Return to Isolation
A sanctuary so far away
The Sound of Inevitability
“When the government fears the people, you have liberty. When the people fear the government, you have tyranny.” – Thomas Jefferson There is a little under 12 months until the next Presidential election in the United States. The candidates from each respective party are continuing their efforts to dominate in media coverage (some on TV, [...]
The Past In Her Eyes
The story in her soul…
As the Wind Follows
Just because it’s untouchable does not mean it’s unbreakable…
Beyond Definition
A presence wanders in To the shattered world you face Something you know of Something familiar Can you feel the way it touches you? It breaks through corrosion And refines perception Let the flood drown your isolation Because what is given is BEYOND DEFINITION Do not fear your past Or the tomb that holds you [...]
The Dichotomy of Dim-witted Extemporization
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You have heard of the Jena 6: What about these other cases?
The recent news coverage about the Jena 6 has sparked much debate and controversy across the nation. Clearly, there are questions of racial tension hanging over Jena at present. But if you place the racism issues to the side for one moment; you will find that the question becomes focused on the issue of justice. [...]
Abandoned to the Dream
One look at you and she’ll take you in, so come on, boy, board the train…
The Most Irritating Comments on Digg (And What They Actually Mean)
If you are a regular user at Digg.com, you will know that every so often, there are some repetitive comments made that after some time just get plain annoying. Memes such as “In Soviet Russia…” and the LOLcats will often make countless members groan, but there are other comments made that are so much more [...]
Within Beyond
Only through reflection will you ever truly learn what it is you are up against…
The Top 30 Penny Arcade Comic Strips of All Time
Next year, 2008, will commemorate Penny Arcade‘s 10th anniversary of supplying gamers and computer geeks their regular dose of webstrip absurdity. Aside from chronicling the ongoing adventures of Tycho and Gabe, creators Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins also organize PAX, the 3-day expo for gaming fans. They are also behind Child’s Play, an aid organization [...]
The Infection Overshadows Within
You send your bastards and whores to teach children of war…
The Most Unusual Political Controversies of All Time
The modern political landscape is often rife with scandals and controversy. In recent history, we have been subject to (or subjected to by the media) all kinds of controversies. The more distinguished ones include Watergate, the Lewinsky Affair, and the countless controversies arising from the Bush Administration and the war in Iraq. But scandals are [...]
Remembering one of the Greatest Drummers of all time: Eric Carr 1950-1991
On November 24, 1991, the rock world stood in shock as the news was released that Freddie Mercury from Queen had lost his battle with AIDS and had passed away. But on the very same day, another musician had also died, one whose story was swept under the covers of the news media as his [...]
Modern Signs that IDIOCRACY is becoming a reality
We live in a generation of citizens hanging on to the poor speech patterns of a president, while eating freedom fries and waiting with bated breath for the subsequent news update about Anna Nicole Smith or Paris Hilton. The general populace is now too tired and dull to stand up for their rights; simply because [...]
20 Sinister Menaces in Fiction and in Real Life
In this day and age, it seems that everyone loves villains in fiction. There seems to be an increasing trend in films for turning some enemies into anti-heroes. Yet, both in reality and in fantasy, there are often characters that represent sinister menaces; and usually become those rivals that we all love to hate. This [...]
Stumble And Fall: The Worst Mistakes Made By Metal Bands
Sometimes, in the world of metal, evolution and change may not necessarily be the best move for a band. Metal heads are a loyal crowd, and when a radical change happens to one of their favorite artists, it is not often received well. There are examples where change has been positive and successful for bands. [...]
11 Bands You May Not Have Heard (But Worth Checking Out)
Music fans are always on the lookout for tunes they have not heard, in the hope of discovering some gem they have yet to stumble across. Often they may be new bands just surfacing, or sometimes they are older bands (mostly underrated from their era). As the western world continues to dive further into the [...]
Stomping True: The Metal Bands That Never Sold Out
A common criticism of metal bands, such as Metallica, is the fact that many of them end up “selling out” their harder edged sound for a more polished mainstream sound in the quest to be number one. Despite this, there are many bands out there that have never strayed far from their roots and remained [...]
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