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I'm your standard Artist/Musician/Writer/Philosopher. I want people to turn off their TVs and stop being hypnotized and brainwashed by the insidious corporate media; That's why I wear my patented TV Helmet- People just can not resist looking at a TV screen.

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Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: AC/DC: 4 of 25
AC/DC is an electrifying band, pun completely intended. AC/DC is a band whose high-energy. high-volume music is appreciated both by people who prefer more technical Heavy Metal bands like Metallica and Slayer, and people who prefer the Blues or straight-ahead Rock of performers such as Stevie Ray Vaughn or Lynrd Skynrd; I'd ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Assessing the Lisa Nowak scandal: NASA to review astronaut screening after bizarre love triangle: 3 of 18
The NASA Love Triangle makes for interesting news. Astronaut Lisa Nowak apparently drove 900 miles from Houston, Texas to Orlando Florida in order to have a discussion with Colleen Shipman, an Air Force Captain, and her competition for the affections of William Oefelein, who is also an astronaut. The problem is, for her disc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism US Navy considers deploying dolphins and sea lions in the war on terror: 2 of 12
What's the hottest new tool in the War on Terror? Dolphins. Yeah, you heard me right, dolphins. Like Flipper. According to the Associated Press, about 30 bottlenose dolphins and sea lions from the U.S Navy's Marine Mammal Program, based in San Diego, may be sent to the Puget Sound of Washington state to protect Naval Base Ki... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Road safety for motorcyclists and automobile drivers: 1 of 6
There are certain driving practices that should be standard for all motorists. First and foremost, your attention should always be on the road ahead, with the exception of split second glances at the speedometer and the mirrors. You should not be talking on a cellphone, applying makeup, beating your children, or messing with... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia Why America is worried about China: 8 of 47
China has a huge and booming population of 2 Billion people, and an abundance of farmable land to grow food to feed those people. I think of this when I consider the "wealth" of a nation: If a nation has vast natural resources but no agriculture(An oil rich Middle-Eastern desert nation, for instance), and that country's peop... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Noodle salad: 4 of 23
My wife makes a great pasta salad which is always a big hit at cookouts and family gatherings. It's a great side item for hamburgers, hot dogs or chicken, and some people even choose to eat the pasta salad by itself. To make her Pasta Salad to feed a crowd of up to 6, or as a side item for 10-12, she cooks about 1 pound of a... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to pass a driver's license test in the U.S.: 2 of 11
Ah, the joys of adolescent driving, and the joy for veteran drivers sharing the road with these exciting newcomers, so full of youthful freedom and the spirit of internal combustion experimentation! For the potential driver, I've created a helpful list of things to keep in mind when taking the arduous examination to be allow... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Musical possibilities beyond the traditional guitar, bass and drums trio: 1 of 5
There's nothing wrong with the old standby rock band setup of guitar bass and drums, but there are a lot more possibilities out there. Some of my favorite music has been made by bands who took the road less traveled. Here are some examples: The White Stripes are well known for not having a bass player. The duo use mostly jus... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy What is biodiesel fuel and where can you buy it?: 1 of 5
WHAT IS BIODIESEL? "Biodiesel" is a trendy-sounding modern word that references Rudolph Diesel's original intent for the Diesel engine. In short, Biodiesel is a diesel fuel that is made of vegetable oil instead of petroleum. Diesel's original plan was for the Diesel engine to burn peanut oil, or a variety of other vegetable ... More..
Entertainment > Music Education The best musical instruments for children: 3 of 14
Children have notoriously short attention spans, so it is best to start them out with instruments that they can understand quickly; This way, they don't get bored and frustrated before they ever start. Many a parent wants their child to be the next Jimi Hendrix, but realistically, the guitar's string tension can be a little ... More..