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The man and the passion that rules over the most confusing and depressing times.

Brother Ali is the latest introspective rapper from the Rhymesayers who tells it like it is.

I am so ridden with angst!

This is a complete review of the 2006 thriller, "The Lives of Others."

Elderly abuse often goes unnoticed by the naked eye and can happen at any moment. It may be a fellow-co-worker, family member, or perhaps even a spouse or friend. If you see or suspect this, here's an immediate response plan to help someone you love.

I recently read Still Life with Elephant by Judy Reene Singer. Here are my impressions of the book.

You have to take responsibility for your actions. Do you have a legitimate complaint against your boss, or could it be that you are a bad employee? It is only fair that you give credit where credit is due. Take a careful introspective look at your own

What is the stop signs' purpose in life?

He states, quite flatly, that he can no more admit his guilt than he can surrender his crown or his queen - the very things he would slay for in the first place. This represents a chain of corruption visible in his very character.

Tracy Chevalier created an artistic masterpiece with this novel. Griet, an introspective and secretive maid in Vermeer's household, is quickly drawn into the obsessive world of Vermeer's art.

Through the decades, James Taylor has remained true to himself, creating songs with artful lyrics and melodies that are rich and soothing. In his successful career, James Taylor has produced many popular songs, but these hits stand out in particular.

David Byrne made his name as the frontman for the popular band Talking Heads, but the years since have proved he is a solo artist to be reckoned with. This round-up of his top ten songs will help you get to know the many sides of David Byrne.

With eight albums already under his belt and a ninth one being released shortly, Beck continues to stay popular due to his constant evolution in style. Just what songs spanning his thirteen year career make the cut for his ten best?

This is a list of what I consider to be the Rascals' ten best songs, along with little-known facts and some trivia.

For 23 years the Red Hot Chili Peppers has entertained us with a variety of music.
Their ability has increased with each album and hier improvement shows. Check out these Top Ten Songs and see what makes the Chili Peppers so special.

This is a review of the top ten Beatles songs. All songs are from commercially released albums, with explanations and interesting information about each song.

Although their sound has changed on every album, Outkast has always remained funky, bold, and innovative.

This articles discusses the gold rush town of Julian California home to the famous Julian Apple Pie.

David Bowie is probably considered one of the most famous musical icons in the world. Here are ten reasons why...

Their brilliance is stunted by the loss of their most vital member. But it still remains as some of TLC's best work.

Third Day has some beautiful songs that focus on God and His worship. A must listen.

Tom Waits is a gravel voiced American singer and songwriter known for his dark catalogue of songs that tell the tales of desperate and seedy characters. Through it all, Tom Waits continues to bring the grit, and the tenderness, that made him famous.

It was difficult to choose, but these are my top ten favorite songs by Marty Casey & Lovehammers. Some of these qualify as my top favorite songs of all time.

Blackmore's Night is the combination of Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore and his partner Candice Night. Together, they have set the world on fire with ethereal melodies wedded to Blackmore's unquestioned skill.

Tori Amos as been around for two decades, giving us all a glimpse into her own life, as well as helping other find themselves. I have reviewed the top ten songs of this amazing singer/songwriter.

It's all about the production, production, production! And sometimes, Kanye opens his mouth!

A fan somehow manages to whittle the Beatles catalog down to ten songs. Somehow.

The pensive lyricism and spot-on production are pluses. The glut of cameos are not.

The album is a near-perfect pop/rock, singers/songwriters record. Drop "Broken Angel" and then you can drop the near.

Occasionally strong vocals, production, lyricism. But those don't distract from the generic, cheap, underwhelming material overall.

The Prodigy is a ground-breaking British group that was instrumental in the evolution of modern dance music. Often controversial and always innovative, they've produced 19 singles in 15 years, including the mega hits "Firestarter" and "Breathe".

Bob Dylan, the original singer-songwriter, has written some of the greatest rock songs of all time. The songs in this list are from early in his career.

Nirvana was the pre-eminent grunge band until Kurt Cobain's suicide in 1994. The other members of the band were Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic. The band's biggest hit was Smells Like Teen Spirit, the first track from the Nevermind CD.

My personal top ten list of songs by the band Pearl Jam. Includes a brief biography covering the band's 15 year career.

Michael Jackson has been the most innovative pop artist of the last forty years. His music has shaped an entire generation with a string of #1 hits-more than any other artist. Will his genius outshine his personal battles?Only time will tell.

With a career like Carly's, it's going to be hard to pick just 10!

A tad too long.Probably the most solid and smooth blend of hip-hop and soul heard.

VNV Nation's style of music fuses elements of EBM, techno, synth-laden melodies, clear, emotional vocals, and heavy dancefloor pop rhythms.

There's something fascinating about down-and-out celebrities. Perhaps that schaden-freudian reality is just what made Elvis Costello's Blood and Chocolate such an interesting album.

Towards a Theory of Art, or if you're not big on the whole brevity thing…A Neuropsychohistoricosocio-cultural and Philosopical look at the relevance of spirituality and art in efficient human cognition and it's relation to neurochemical variability

The short story plot should be based on character objectives, since stories are about characters.

Sometimes we all get a little tense. Help those you love chill out all year long with these relaxing gifts.

Questions and factors to consider when coming up with a list of colleges to apply to. How to narrow a list of colleges to apply to.

Literary Explication

The following is a list of songs that I'm listening to currently. They range in musical style from The Shins to Matt Costa to Muse. I highly suggest this playlist for everyone.

A biography of a true musical maverick, Peter Gabriel.

Words have power. The following is a list of individuals who live by this persona.

Review of Little Brother's sophmore album, "The Minstrel Show"

review of Paul Wall's 2005 debut album.

Jay-Z's rapping again, and his first album since his "retirement" has a lot of the old fire in it.

The Sun Signs play a major role in how our bodies react to differect things, like how quickly we can overcome illnesses, or which parts of our bodies sustain the most injuries.

Several studies have suggested that writers or people with strong creative capabilities are more likely than others to suffer from a class of mental illnesses.

book review of angelos by robina williams,

The people who visit Find a Grave find more than just dead relatives and celebrities. They also find people who share a common interest in cemeteries, everyday common problems and a support system that helps them through good and bad times.

All of what follows is submitted by way of explanation - in a humble effort to get past the why's of what I've been writing previously at this website to the wherefores/therefores ... which, given their day in the sun, could well be the fun stuff.

Bulosan's work is analyzed to determine whether it best represents the genre of Realism, valuing individual choice, or Naturalism, holding environment important above all.

What exactly made me so lucky, that I would dwell in a country whose homeless live better than the working poor in this nation? I had always considered myself a reasonably intelligent individual, yet here I was, saturated in guilt at my own egocentricity.

Track by Track first impression of Beck's new album to be released on October 3rd.

How one simple six-letter word managed to go from a savage tribe of Nordic warriors to modern teens wearing fishnets and black lipstick...in only a little over 1500 years.

A tad ordinary and/or forgettable at times.Mostly on-point storytelling. Very captivating listen. Smooth production

America Georgine Ferrera, a dark haired, dark eyed star, is better known this Fall as Ugly Betty, the leading character from NBC's new sitcom also named "Ugly Betty".

Recent review of suspence/thriller/detective mystery

Angie Martinez reps both New York and her Latino roots to the fullest on her debut album, which features beats from Cool & Dre, Salaam Remi and others. Hot 97's premier female DJ has a debut album to be proud of.

This is my interview with blogger T. A. N for his blog The Assimilated Negro.

How does a domestic female overcome the paradox of a culture driven by sexual encounters when she is already "characteristically na�ve?"

Advance review of the new TLC series "The Monastery".

A review of the 1944 rushjob.

"The Nylon Curtain" is perhaps the shining achievement in the illustrious career of Billy Joel.

In Harold Pinter's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's unfinished novel, The Last Tycoon, visceral director Elia Kazan poured his own psyche in. Cerebral spaces of DeNiro's Stahr grasp Kazan's Mise en scène as ample dais for culminated personal themes.

The Second World War inspired many epic films that recreate major battles with some degree of accuracy. Battle of the Bulge isn't one of them.

Seattle is a great city, but sometimes what's best is leaving it - especially since there is so much to do nearby.

In order to fully understand what Langston Hughes conveys in his poem "Theme for English B" one must understand who the author is and where he is coming from historically. Hughes was a staple in the Harlem community, and a major player in the Harlem Re..

After a long and bumpy ride, Fiona Apple's new album is finally here. And it proves to be worth the wait.

Anxiety disorder affects millions of young women, but many people don't understand what the condition is or how it can be treated. This article explains what a social anxiety disorder is, how it can be treated and what sufferers can do for help.

A review of the film, The Man With The Screaming Brain. Direct-to-video release. A less than stellar cast and direction.

This is an exploration of the life, poetry and philosophy of the postmodern Chinese poet Zhou Mengdie, also known as Chou Meng-tie.

If you were waiting for Baby Boy 2, you may just want to take a look at another interesting movie by John Singleton, Hustle and Flow, a coming-of-age story about a Memphis pimp and the women who love him.

Homer Simpson and Pres. Bush certainly resemble each other quite a bit. In fact, it's only eerie.

This is a review of the latest album by the Flaming Lips, At War with the Mystics.

Neither disco, Watergate, smiley faces, or Debby Boone could keep the 1970s from producing some memorable songs.

Tai Chi is an form of meditation related to Chinese concepts of Yin and Yang. It is difficult to find sound instruction, and this article will provide a guide to organizations and establishments offering instruction in the Cincinnati area.

We open, while still intertwined with the credits, on a mid shot of John and Jane in a counselor's room being interviewed about their relationship as a married couple.

Bret Easton Ellis has made great literary strides since his young days as a social commentator on the youth drug scene of wealthy Los Angeles. His latest novel, "Lunar Park," forces the reader to come to grips with Ellis's own past.

Guero is a beat-driven album that has a very cohesive sound from song to song. This makes two albums in a row in which Beck has favored an overall concept rather that each song being a different animal, and I'm not sure I like it!

Many Americans struggle with feeling shy. The solution may be as simple as improving social skills. Learn to conquer your shyness by following these techniques for improving social skills.

During a press conference at the WOW extravaganza (World of Wearable Arts), a video camera was pointed at me, one of the journalists supposed to be interviewing the founder of the highly successful show.

This is a review of British novelist and Booker prize winner, Ian McEwan's novel Saturday.

The mystique surrounding Buddhist meditation is explored its role in modern Western society is assessed.

Fleshbot Films has released one of b-movie director Ed Wood's "lost" smut films on DVD, Necromania. The DVD, which contains both a soft -core and hardcore version, exemplifies the sci-fi icons descent into adult cinema as a director and a writer.

A review of John Darnielle's (aka The Mountain Goats) latest release

The pseudo-memoir Dreams from My Father tracks the evolutions and maturation of Obama's personal struggle with racial identity and his own family heritage.

Sigh. I remember a time when posters were all the rage. When I was a child, what feels like eons ago, my bedroom walls and closet doors were adorned with the coolest posters of the day. This was my way to express myself. Now what?

Siren singer Stevie Nicks leaves Fleetwood Mac behind to create a solo masterpiece. Songs range from her usual poetic tales to more straight forward rockers. It's a solid first effort!

First-rate DVD captures Joni Mitchell's career from the 1960s Greenwich village folk scene all the way into the next century. A queen of the folk scene, Mitchell also recorded albums that embraced jazz, rock and world music.

Why are so many singles anxious and depressed? It's not being alone that's the problem; rather, it's the story you tell yourself about what it means to be alone. Change your narrative and get unstuck.

This column discusses speculative poetry and provides samples from several well-known science and speculative fiction poets who are members of the Science Fiction Poetry Association.

Mantel Has Been A Consistent Presence On The Midwest Music Scene For Over 25 Years

This pair of geeky masters have long been an audiophile's icon, producing smart, funky tunes full of dissonant, abstract lyrics and some of the tightest jazz/rock of all time.

Pamela Smart and I have been in contact for almost 4 years now. Here is our story.

A flawless albeit extremely short R&B masterpiece. Worth every penny and then some.