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Another Outlet for Freelance Writing: Www.uvocorp.comThis is a review of the awful freelance writing website, uvocorp.com -
Wu-Tang Classics: The Gza's Liquid SwordsAn album review of the Gza's "Liquid Swords." -
Punk Rock Retrospective: Jesus Lizard's ShotAn album review of Jesus Lizard's "Shot." -
Punk Rock Retrospective: Jesus Lizard's DownAn album review of Jesus Lizard's "Down" -
The Cronenberg Collection: Dead RingersDeceit, drug use, and co-dependency drive this tale of twins. -
Punk Rock Retrospective: Butthole Surfers' Hairway to StevenAn album review of Butthole Surfers' "Hairway to Steven" -
The Cronenberg Collection: RabidThis is a movie review of David Cronenberg's "Rabid." -
The Cronenberg Collection: M. ButterflyA movie review of David Cronenberg's adaptation of "M. Butterfly." -
The Cronenberg Collection: The BroodA horrifying film worth a review! -
Wu-Tang Classics: Ghostface Killah's IronmanAn album review of GFK's classic "Ironman." -
The Cronenberg Collection: Naked LunchThis is a movie review of David Cronenberg's "Naked Lunch." -
Punk Retrospective: Alice Donut's The Untidy Suicides of Your Degenerate ChildrenA CD review of Alice Donut's "The Untidy Suicides of Your Degenerate Children" -
The Werner Herzog Klaus Kinski Clash: Aguirre, the Wrath of GodAn overview of the film "Aguirre: the Wrath of God" -
Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey and the Gothic ParadoxThis is a brief conversation topic regarding Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey."
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Punk Rock Retrospective: Scratch Acid's Just Keep EatingYou need to be listening to Scratch Acid right now. -
New Site Highschoolplaybook.com: Great Place to Upload High School Sports HighlightsThis is a review of the website Highschoolplaybook.com -
A College Guide to UW-La CrosseThis is a drinking, er uh, college guide to UW-La Crosse
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They Were My Favorite Shoes: Adidas Originals APSThis is an ode to my beloved Adidas Originals APS, RIP.
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Sneakersnstuff.com: Online Boutique of the AgesThis is a review of an online boutique, sneakersnstuff.com -
The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: An Alumnus' Guide to the Best Area HauntsYou can make the most out of your experience at the University fo Wisconsin, Milwaukee, by knowing what's available to you. -
Punk Rock Retrospective: Jesus Lizard's ShowPunk Rock retrospective: a CD review of Jesus Lizard's "Show." -
Five Easiest Ways to Cheat Your Way Through CollegeHere's a how-to for you, the depraved cheater. -
College Student's Guide: How to Talk to ProfessorsThis is a how-to on conversation with college professors. -
Punk Rock Retrospective: Screamin' Cyn Cyn and the Pons' Screamin' Target Heart RateThis is a review of Screamin' Cyn Cyn and the Pons' Screamin' Target Heart Rate (2007) -
Best Adidas Sneakers Ever: New Adidas ConsortiumThis is a brief overview of the new Adidas Originals Consortium package. -
Rock Cinco De Mayo in Style with Adidas OriginalsAdidas has unleashed a whole line of Mexico-specific apparel. -
The Nightwatchman: One Man RevolutionTom Morello's distinct mediocrity makes this album worth a listen. -
Hip Hop Double Shot: Ghostface Killah's Fishscale and More FishAfter listening to "Fishscale," it's understandable why many of the songs that appear on "More Fish" were left off the album. -
Adidas Boston Super Jogging ShoesAdidas Boston Super are not only super shoes, they're a window into jogging's past. -
Punk Rock Retrospective: We're the Meatmen and You Still Suck by the MeatmenThis is a must have for any real punk rocker. That is, if you can find a copy. -
Levi's Stacked JeansThere's a reason not many people have reviewed Levi's Stacked jeans-- very few people own them. -
Product Review: Logitech Dual Action PC/PS2 ControllerHere's a great analog controller for you PC. -
Product Review: Acoustic Research 2-Device S-Video A/V SwitchThis is a home theater component. -
Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap: The Best Organic SoapGet clean with the Moral ABC's of Dr. Bronner's Magical Soaps -
Punk Rock Retrospective: Jay Munly's Jimmy Carter SyndromeGroundbreaking musical paradigm present on Munly's Jimmy Carter Syndrome. -
How to Maintain a 4.0 Throughout Your College CareerHopefully this will help you get through college -
How to Find the Right Pair of Jeans, If You're a GuyThis guide should help men to avoid all of the confusion surrounding shopping for jeans. -
Spring / Summer Fashion Preview: The Ed Hardy CollectionThis is a review of the Ed Hardy line. -
The (Not So) Long-Lasting Adidas ZX Family PackLet's take a look at what seems to be one of the seminal releases of Adidas, 2007. -
Spring/ Summer Fashion Preview: Cardboard RobotCardboard Robot is a unique clothing brand. -
Punk Rock Retrospective: Causey Way Vs. EverythingA deeper look at one of Alternative Tentacles' greatest bands' best releases. -
2007's Chevy Superbowl College Ad Contest WinnerThis year, Chevy sponsored a nationwide Superbowl ad contest. The assignment: write an ad script for a Chevy vehicle, create a storyboard, and register. Of course an idiot would win. -
Fashionably Fantastic: Allover Print HoodiesThere are a number of brands that have adopted the allover print hoodie, and only a few have succeeded at doing so. -
Expanding the Dynastic Realm in Henry Fielding's Joseph AndrewsThe transcendence of a nationalism, which is indeed 'absurd,' can be viewed as something comical.
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Ambiguous Virtue Surrounding Commercialism in Laurence Sterne's A Sentimental JourneyIn Sterne's Sentimental Journey there is a sense, through the somewhat ambiguous perspective of the narrator Yorrick, that virtuous creature still remain very much alive, or, at least, in France.
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The Cultural Parasite: Sucking the Blood from Social Conventions in Bram Stoker's DraculaIt is necessary to examine Dracula's role as an encroacher and evaluate his effects on nineteen-century England's idyllic virtue.
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Colonial Enterprise in Daniel Defoe's Robinson CrusoeReaders must acknowledge the narcissistic actions Crusoe takes to seize control of the situations that, according to the definition of providence, have materialized via the hand of God.
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Fatefully Empowered: Macbeth and His AmbitionMacbeth not only denies his masculinity, he denies what should be considered a good in his masculinity through his willful actions.
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Punk Rock Retrospective: Snakefinger's Chewing Hides the SoundCheck out Snakefinger's Chewing Hides the Sounds, it'll make your un-punk grandma gnash her teeth! -
Punk Rock Retrospective: Misfits Earth A.DIn short, the Misfits' Earth A.D. deserves a lot of respect, and not even within the confines of the punk rock arena. Rather, it should be on the shelves of anyone who bangs his or her head and, regardless of the evil connotations, just likes to have a good -
The Motif of Mercantilism in Alexander Pope's The Rape of the LockPope has taken the quintessential image of the pampered beauty and utilized allegorical contrast to reduce it to a grim ugliness.
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Motel Hell: Hilarious and Campy Horror Film on DVDFor fans of hilarious and campy horror, the release of Motel Hell on DVD is a for-sure horror hit! -
Punk Rock Retrospective: Angry Samoans' Yesterday Started Tomorrow EP (1986)Yesterday Started Tomorrow, in a sort of ironic twist, gave the Angry Samoans an edge on how the punk rock game should be run. -
Punk Rock Retrospective: The Descendents' Enjoy! 1986Descendents would rather have you farted on-because that is definitely one of the dominant motifs throughout Enjoy! -
Satori Movement Clothing: One Step Closer to FulfillmentSatori Movement has definitely come to a realization: dressing comfortably doesn't mean there's no room for some unique artwork. -
Online Boutique Review: Gonesurfing.comThere's a little-known online retailer on the net that features some of the best deals and freshest gear, and you need to know about it.
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I-Path Clothing: Something New (for Stoners)Much of I-Path's clothing is made out of hemp! If that doesn't provide a serious means for chill clothing, I don't know what does. I-Path clothing-it's unique, if not simply cool. -
Adidas Originals: Carlo Gruber & Recreation RecreatedCarlo Gruber fashions from Adidas Originals can be expected to be extremely fun and sporty. And exclusive! -
RVCA Clothing: Not yet Sold-outThere's a little-known artist network program that's turned into a serious clothing retailer, and its name is RVCA. -
Civility on a Desert Island: Crusoe and His Quest for IndividualityRichetti is entirely correct by saying that this island of despair is far from idyllic, however a number of dynamics come into play with Crusoe's deliverance from civilization.
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Economical and Emotional Paradox in Samuel Richardson's PamelaHow does a domestic female overcome the paradox of a culture driven by sexual encounters when she is already "characteristically na�ve?"
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Keats' Conception: Life Through PoetryJohn Keats, aside from being a ground-breaking poet, helped to reinvent the concept of imagination.
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Punk Retrospective: Slim Cessna's Auto Club's Bloudy Tenant of Truth & PeaceIt's hard to say 'punk retrospective' in regards to SCAC, because this excellent Denver band is so very in the now. They are simply groundbreaking in their American country take on punk.
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Punk Rock Retrospective: Dead Kennedys' Fresh Fruit for Rotting VegetablesSo this is where it all begins: a punk rock 70's San Francisco. Jello Biafra. Klaus Flouride. East Bay Ray. Punk rock legends the Dead Kennedys.
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Punk Rock Retrospective: The Butthole Surfers' Independent Worm SaloonWhat is it that's so fascinating about the Butthole Surfers? Is it their experimental sound textures? Their streamlined rock aesthetic? Or is it plainly their wacky sense of self worth?
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DVD Review: The Triplets of BellevilleThe Triplets of Belleville is so fantastic it deserves as much praise as possible. Not only does the film work storywise, but its animation truly tops it off as an absolute success. Yes, this is a cartoon.
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Internet Boutique: Ipath.comA certain aesthetic has proven to be very popular amongst teens in this postmodern age: skater-hippy.
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Video Game Review: Xbox's Midway Arcade Treasures 3Xbox's Midway Arcade Treasures 3, for those of us who have been in the gaming biz for a while, screams from its shelf at the gaming store with classic titles like 'Race Drivin',' 'Super Off Road' and 'STUN Runner.'
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DVD Review: The Assassination of Richard NixonThe Assassination of Richard Nixon is told through Samuel J. Bicke (Sean Penn), an over-the-hill furniture salesman who's feeling rejection - like all of us, respectively - from his job, his family, and from his nation. -
CD Review: Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers' Kings of the Robot RhythmThere's definitely a down-home country kind of vibe - versus the 'pub-rock' sound, which is how they refer to it in England - and it often seems a bit convoluted and/or cheesy.
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A Beginners' Guide to Decorating a Dorm RoomMany cheap and easy ways can be found to kill two birds with one stone by conveniently decorate a dorm room with your storage devices - all you have to do is use your imagination
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Dorm Room Decoration IdeasAn array of lights/lamps are recommended for dorm room decoration - desk lamps, mountable lights, and even night lights. Yes, night lights.
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Fall Fashion Preview: Obey GiantNowadays, the Obey Giant brand is featured in a number of corporate marketplaces, including Urban Outfitters.
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Fall Fashion PreviewI've promised this article for a while, and I've put a lot of thought into it, so I'm releasing it before that oh-so-important fall season (back to school and all that) in order to give some insight into this fad dubbed 'hobo chic.' -
Book Review: The Blue Plate Diner Cookbook by Tim Lloyd & James NovakAnyone who eats in the Blue Plate Diner has seen the cookbooks for sale and, undoubtedly after eating, has wondered the secrets behind the excellent dishes. -
Fall Fashion PreviewAbercrombie wants to be as fun and youthful as Kraft cheese, as Camel cigarettes, as GM cars. It's the American way, this advertising, and it's a sales ploy. Sad.
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DVD Music Review: The Residents' Icky FlixIn the world of avant garde experimentation, The Residents have remained a staple for approximately thirty five years. Icky Flix, a comprehensive look into some of the highlights of the artists' extensive career, is a must-have for fans of the Residents.
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How to Ask a Woman OutThis is a guide on how to approach one of nature's greatest challenges: asking a woman out. Yes, there are many curious notions on how to successfully achieve this seemingly simple task.
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Product Review: Glade Carpet & Room DeodorizerAnyone who's going off to live in a college dorm this fall needs to know one thing: keeping stink off the floor is a key to success. Glade Carpet & Room Deodorizer can help prevent a dorm room from smelling like a wet boot. -
Nivea Men After ShaveBut if they were straight they would have recognized the bottle of Nivea *Men After Shave lotion; it's the stuff you see for ~$7 on the shelves at Wal Mart, K Mart and Shopko. And it's not that bad. -
Product Review: Bic Comfort 3 Pivot RazorIt seems as though Bic razors have dominated the disposable razor market for quite some time, starting with those ugly little orange and white single-blades back in the old school of shaving. The new Bic Comfort 3 pivot reinforces that position.
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Product Review: Adidas Everest BootsProbably one of the best boots I ever bought, despite pair after pair of Dr. Martens, has been my pair of Adidas Everest Boots. -
Product Review: Elwood Men's Straight JeansElwood Men's straight-cut jeans are a cut above the rest in terms of denim; Elwood Straight Jazz, Straight Blues, and Straight Gospel were all-star jeans in 2005. -
Hugo Boss Baldessarini Cologne Product ReviewHugo Boss' Baldessarini remains a staple in the world of colognes. -
Original Penguin Bel-Air Sunglasses Product ReviewOriginal Penguin Bel-Air Sunglasses are the ultimate sunglasses, hands down. -
Product Review: Adidas Originals World Cup '66 - Beautiful Game [shoe]Soccer fans finally have a shoe they can wear to the office. The all-new Adidas Originals World Cup '66 - Beautiful Game cleatless boot is a fancy way to display suaveness in a formal setting while remaining true to the soccer fan inside. -
Downy Wrinkle Releaser: Product ReviewDowny Wrinkle Releaser is perfect for businessmen on the go, or for people like me-college burnouts who often sleep in their clothes.
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Worst Date Ever!!I just wanted to play it cool, that's all I remember.
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Could the Gas Crisis Lead Us to Scavenging a la the Road Warrior?This so-called 'war on terrorism' has left the U.S. bearing its Achilles' heel to the faceless enemy: the oil industry.
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Prodigy Clothing Exchange on Milwaukee's East SideIt's no secret that broke students often find themselves sitting on a pile of assets: their old clothing.
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Guitar Hero: A PS2 Game for the Whole FamilyGuitar Hero comes in a package deal; it includes the PS2 game, a plastic guitar controller with strap, and a few stickers for accessorizing the guitar. Other guitar skins can be bought, and even personalized, on Ebay.com.
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Penguin Munsingwear: The New Spring Linewhat if you could streamline your wardrobe to accomodate for more occasions and, in the process, streamline your spending habits?
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Sailor Jerry's: A Bottle That's Worth Its Weight in BootyMany pirates, such as I, like to wrap their fingers around a cold bottle of booze.
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On Lord Macaulay's Willingness to Influence the PanelThrough military persuasion the British spread their influence far and wide in a manner which we may kindly refer to as rational.
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CD Review: The Blackstone Valley Sinner's It's a Sin : # 1 Country Band in Rhode IslandThe Blackstone Valley Sinners are the self-proclaimed "#1 Country Band in all of Rhode Island."
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Beefcake Bonanza: Little Hope for the Age of the Abercrombie ZombieFearful are the thoughts of the contemporary male who's breaking out of his teen years.
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How to Get that Gwen Stefani LookEverybody nowadays wants to look hot. Problem is, not many understand the inner complexities of fashion.
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Music Review: Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots Self-Titled AlbumAlmost one year since its release, Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots' self titled CD/DVD sounds just as fresh as the day it hit the shelves, but to define it as simply a 'classic' would be to discredit the effort altogether.
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Coolestshop.com: A Little-Known Place for Big Name FashionThere's a great fashion dealer on the Internet, and its name is Coolestshop.com.
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Nike Skateboarding: A Retro Trip into the Obscurity of New ShoesReflecting, now more than ever, on the styles that cemented the foundation for the world's largest shoe line, Nike has recently released an online catalog of some of its craziest, most retro styles.
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Digitalgravel.com: Online Shopping at Its BestI've been shopping for clothes online for about five years now, and all I can say is that it can be frustrating. From brand names, to sizing, to shipping, trying to buy style online can be a nightmare. I'm writing to recommend www.digitalgravel.com.
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Ebay and You: How to Modify Your Image and Save MoneyI think it's safe to say that there have been a million articles written on how to streamline your spending. As a college student and habitual cheapskate, I will tell you that this article will not be like the others.
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Moi? Dig the BeautyrockMoi? is a unique band for many more reasons; they can produce professional mixes, maintain a valuable narrative, and keep themselves grounded in empathy and humanity.
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Karmaloop ShoppingIt's no secret that the internet is a goldmine when it comes to shopping. Not only are there no crowds, but a wide range of brand names, competitive prices, and unique items are out there to be found.
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IPods Potentially Worse for Your Hearing Than Industrial Settings, Rock ConcertsConsider this: an iPod's maximum volume (in the US, where there's no legislated volume cap) is more than 115 decibels. That's loud; in fact, that's deafening. It's approximately the same volume as an ambulance siren, a grounded jet, or a chainsaw.
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Why We Fight: The Narrative, Sound, and Imagery of the 'Orientation'By using a unique mix of imagery, sound, and narrative structure, Capra's Prelude to War succeeded in reversing the isolationists' collective questioning and motivated the American people to join the war.
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TV is Smarter Than Ever... But American Audiences Aren'tFace it: America stands at a crucial turning point in history, now more than ever. At a time when political heat is boiling...
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The Darkness' Sophomore CD SucksThe sophomore release from this amazingly talented group is too often a mockery of what could be serious arena rock.
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Stereotyping African Americans Through Comic BooksWith a history of stereotyping black characters in its story lines, the Time Warner-owned comic publisher has once again managed to wane the progress of the movement of Afrocentrism on and off its pages.
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Stereotyping in Contemporary JournalismIt's no secret: today's journalism is biased. While everyone argues over whether this bias leans to the left or right, there is no argument that certain biases are prevalent in both liberal and conservative media-the biases against minorities.
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Pick N' Save HilarityUpon entering the Oakland Ave. Pick n' Save via the southern entrance, closest to the produce section, deli, and checkout lines, I was relieved at the immediate acceptance the workers gave me for, much to my surprise, we were all very drunk and high.
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Tonight's the NightI know I've come upon the party
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Reverend Glasseye's Our Lady of the Broken Spine A Smash Junior ReleaseIf 2005 was a signifying year for the impending doom of scourge from above, then Reverend Glasseye's Our Lady of the Broken Spine should have been due its credit and made the soundtrack.
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On Margaret Atwood's At the Tourist Center in BostonHer poem runs truly deep as the clear blue lakes of Canada, making it apparent that she yearns to return to her native land. commercialism, and also tourism gone wrong.
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Duality and the Doppelganger in John Osborne's Look Back in AngerJohn Osborne's monumental play Look Back in Anger features a complicated script full of complicated characters.
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The Reproach of Superfluous Culture in Evelyn Waugh's A Handful of DustEvelyn Waugh's A Handful of Dust is an ironic tale of condemnation. Amongst the delectation that characters express over the subjects of adultery, greed, spite, envy, and deception brews an underlying inclemency.
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Ethics Online: The Future of Journalism on the WebThe American 1960s were a time of revolution. Informational broadcasts were shot throughout the rhetorical canons of media outlets throughout the country, with messages widening everyday.
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The Spiritual Aesthetic of Samuel Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient MarinerIn the beginning of Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner readers are presented with an introductory statement regarding the metaphysical world.
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Media Violence Emulated in SchoolsThe correlation between violence in the media (particularly on television) and violence in schools is prominent subject matter in the study of mass media and its effects on society.
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Anastasia Beauty Salon: Milwaukee's BestOne of the best and cheapest places to go for a haircut and/or waxing on Milwaukee's east side: Anastasia Beauty Salon.
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A Powerful Projection from Philip K. Dick's The Golden ManPhilip K. Dick's "The Golden Man" shows that this perspective, this empowering answer to the question of our own existence, can indeed be very frightening.
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A Look at Objectivity in the American MediaThere is bias in the objective media and a lack of liberal viewpoints in the corporate-owned media. The time has come for the news to emulate the lives of its viewers.
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu: Similarities in the SupernaturalIt is safe to say that the horror genre just wouldn't be the same without two of its early marvels: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919) and Nosferatu (1922).
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How to Get Lucky with the LadiesAs a noted philanthropist and debonair sexual connoisseur, I have decided to print my findings in the field of lady-loving.
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About Gary Soto's When Mexicans Begin JoggingWhen readers get their first taste of Gary Soto's poetry they must savor its authentic seasoning of ethnic spice-- Soto's Mexican voice is distinctly clear.
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Deconstructing Langston B. Hughes'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..