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It's not easy, to keep a band alive, for more than half of a century without a single hiatus. Most bands which started 50 years ago or more, took at least one hiatus or more, during their lifespan. Or they disbanded...

I've lived in the North most of my adult life. I usually travel down South every ten years so I can remember my roots. Plus I have an insane theory that if you live in a place for ten years straight you become "from"...

I've been noticing both online and offline that even with the vast amount of information available, a lot of people still seem to be close minded. Close mindedness doesn't necessarily imply conservatism since modern...

You may think that gold diggers are naught but filthy parasites, riddled with diseases, and very expensive, and that getting yourself a girlfriend, even a gold digger, may be cheaper. But I can tell you right now that...

I don't know if it's because of society or if it's simply biological reasons but from my experience, many women believe male stereotypes. When I was in high school every girl would say phrases like "ugh he is such a...

Inspiration credit to BrightSide Be who you want to be! Our new language! Do you solve problems by using logic? Love your enemies! How we make ourselves! What goes around back around! BE CAREFUL! What we all wish!...

Please see Part 1 here if you haven't read it already. A few months later after my ship and community selection , graduation came and went; things got really hectic. Honestly, I don't remember who spoke for the...

Prelude: In the aftermath of my marriage of 22 years coming to an end my son had a long battle with addiction to Meth Amphetamines ( ICE ). Seeing his parents break up and regrettably19 years of 'dealing' with me as his...

As most of us know, it is becoming increasingly harder to get a job in today’s America with the “new economy.” What once could be a job search from a few weeks or few months, has now become several months to over a year...

DISCLAIMER: What I am about to report is to me the truth. This is not me posting political analysis about the Navy or America. This is a story about me and my experiences so far in the Navy; good or bad, this is what I've...

Ban the Use of Electronic Voting Machines Most Electronic Voting Machines are owned by privet corporations and are more easily hacked than the smart phone in your pocket. Hand Count All Ballots in Open Public Hand...

Movies are great. A good one can place you in an entirely new world. I have watched quite a lot of films and have done quite some reading on film making, directing and writing. This makes watching a good flick even more...

I am not sure what compelled me to write this. Maybe it is because I have a thing for older women, or maybe it is because I wish my mother would give me more attention. Either way, I have written this piece to refute the...

I use to be happy. I use to go have fun with friends and be social, but now I spend most of my time dwelling in the darkness of my own room. Being alone comforts me, I rarely like to socialize. Why has my life become this...

1. Sisters- Sure if you're an only child they might seem super fun to have or maybe if you just have one and you two are as thick as thieves. As for me I have three, each with their own different personality. From ages...

POLYGAMY Question: Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islam? i.e. why is polygamy allowed in Islam? Answer: 1. Definition of Polygamy Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more than...

FAVORITISM..This begins at a very young age, it starts in grade school, and continues into your education, career, and you may even have it within your family. And now, it's prevalent in the workplace....

I've thought about this a bit and there seem some patterns that keep returning in human behaviour and the first one is very common. The tribal mentality In the ancient past humans lived in small groups and that group was...

#SeeMyWork Dad 1926-2007 On Father's Day, we celebrate the role that fathers have played in our lives. I hope you have had a wonderful father and you use the occasion to express your gratitude. If you are a father, I...

I know what you’re thinking. Why? What were you thinking? Well you know those pop ups you get on nefarious websites? The one’s that say, ‘click this link and we’ll tell you how to exploit a loophole in the female psyche...