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B. Thomas Cooper is an accomplished freelance journalist, photographer, blogger and historian. Topics include Political Commentary, Satire, History and Travel. His articles and op-eds have been featured in a number of prominent publications, both online and

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Entertainment > Music Business Submitting your demo to a record company or producer: 1 of 18
Landing the Mythical Record Deal'Submitting Your Demo to a Record Company or ProducerIt's the dream of every aspiring musician. Whether one is a member of the hardest working club band in town or the next fresh face on American Idol, rest assured they long for a crack at that mythical pot of gold, the recording contract.But w... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Favorite travel spots: 2 of 29
Tempe Town Lake east of Phoenix Live in an arid climate long enough, and one soon begins to dream of water. In Tempe, Arizona, that dream has come true, in the form of a 99 million gallon, man made lake.In 1911, workers completed construction of the massive Roosevelt Dam east of the fledgling city of Phoenix, Arizona. Save fo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Views on George Bush: 9 of 73

Just over a year remains for the Bush administration, an administration long caught in the grip of pathos. These have been lean years for integrity in the Oval Office. George W. Bush isn't just dishonest, he is indeed, downright pathological.We all have our critics. I certainly have mine. Unfortunately, this goes way beyond c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Should Bush's Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resign?: 3 of 23
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales maintains he has done nothing wrong, and he said so in front of an obviously skeptical Senate committee investigating the dismissal of eight US attorneys.The hearing resulted in some rather heated exchanges, most notably between Gonzales and Republican Arlen Specter, who peppered Gonzo wit... More..
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering Tips for making better sounding drum tracks: 1 of 7
Recording drums and percussion instruments can be tricky at times. Every sound engineer has his own story to tell. Noisy symbols, poorly tuned drum heads, questionable room acoustics etc. All can contribute to the chaos, a kind of sonic dysentery. We can't actually cure the disease, but we can treat the symptoms.The underlyin... More..
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering Tips for recording vocals: 1 of 7
When it comes to recording vocals, misconceptions abound. So many talented singers, so little dependable information. We are all instantly capable of recognizing a strong vocal performance, but what goes into capturing that performance usually isn't so obvious.It all starts with a good singer and a good song. From there, choo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) US Marines slaughter civilians during Afghan shooting rampage: 1 of 7
Afghan human rights groups are denouncing the conduct of US marines following the indiscriminate, cold-blooded massacre of innocent civilians along a 10-mile stretch of highway in Nangahar province, Afghanistan. The dead include a one year old boy, a four year old girl and three women. Also killed was a 16 yr old girl and an ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Views on President Bush: 6 of 37

There has been much speculation as of late in regards to George W. Bush's mental health. Questions began arising as far back as 2004, but in light of recent developments, it seems appropriate to address this very serious issue again. Let there be no mistake, George W. Bush has threatened to start World War III if he doesn't g... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Commentary: Using torture in the War on Terror: 4 of 24

Have you ever considered the source of the phrase 'caught red handed'? It's no cryptic secret, of course. It means precisely what is implied, to be caught with blood on ones hands. Caught in the act, so to speak.That having been said, it is rather obvious the Bush administration has been caught red handed. True to the phrase,... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Selling out: The politics of the music business: 1 of 6
Selling Out For Fun And ProfitWe all have heard it said at one time or another, usually accompanied by the distinct aroma of unbridled disgust. Some-one we formerly admired has betrayed us. They have committed the unforgivable sin They have "sold out".Shame, shame.How could any self respecting artist stoop to such dastardly l... More..