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I like snowboarding and skateboarding and heavy metal music (listening and playing).

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Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering Setting up a home recording studio on a budget: 1 of 19
I have set up my own little recording studio in my bedroom and it works almost as well as one of the big production companies. Now, when setting up your studio you have to think about what you are going to be recording. I just record myself and my friend on guitar, so I didn't need a huge set up, and that made things cheaper ... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments What to do when your child wants to learn the drums: 4 of 31
The issue of having your child wanting to learn drums is probably one of the most feared things for parents. The drums, at first, will sound like garbage and they will just ruin your ears. They will be nothing but noise to you, nothing but loud. The instrument doesn't come with an amp that you can turn up or down so there is ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Defending heavy metal music: It's not just screaming: 8 of 57
Man, Heavy Metal, where would the world be without it's favourite scapegoat? I find myself always looked down upon for being what a stereotypical "Metal Head" looks like. I'm wearing band T-shirts and have longer hair and what-not. However, if I'm not wearing them and get asked "What are you favourite bands?" and "What type o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community World of Warcraft: Harmless fun, or an addictive replacement for real life?: 6 of 42
When people hear that someone else plays the game World of Warcraft, they instantly think of some fat nerd who lives in their parents basement. Well, they definitely think about someone who wastes their time and people who don't live in the real world and are constantly thinking about the game. Well, I play this game and I se... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) The worst songs ever recorded and why they're so bad: 4 of 28
Even though the list is endless, I will try to narrow down the list as best as I can. I may attack certain genres and artists but I will try to stick to songs. Before I get started, let me tell you what I listen to: heavy metal, death metal, blues, rock, hard rock, neo-classical, classical, a little bit of techno, and power m... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Should the music industry do more to improve the moral content in song lyrics?: 7 of 44
Should the music industry do anything to improve the moral content of the music that they are promoting? No, simply stated, they shouldn't. They should leave the music alone. The music that is written is not that of the companies, it is that of the musicians and song writers. These people use the music as a form of release an... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Iron Maiden: 2 of 12
Iron Maiden, what do a lot of people think when they hear that name? I remember when I first heard the name, I thought to myself that's awesome, they named their band after a medieval torture device, they must be heavy. They had been around for a long time before I got into their music back in 1998. I was told they were a lot... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Music is losing its 'depth': 19 of 69
These days the music that we have coming out sucks. That really can't be the best that people can do. People these days want their money and thats it, everything else comes second to that, so they sell out and do commercials or they make really crappy music. The music, if you really listen to it, it really has no point to it.... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Elderly drivers: How old is too old to drive?: 8 of 25
Well to start this off, I have a grandfather who is 70 years old. He likes to get out of the house and is still in great shape for his age. He has no health issues but you can tell that his hearing and some of his sight is fading. He loves cars and has a couple of antique vehicles. Well one day he left the house took one of h... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation How to give your children an appreciation of animals and nature: 8 of 23
Something I have noticed with kids lately is that they would rather be on the computer or playing their video games than going outside and playing in the grass or looking for little creatures to investagate. When I was a kid there was no way you were keeping me inside for longer than eating my meal and washing up after. Kids ... More..