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book review

Mud Ride – A Messy Trip Through The Grunge Explosion by Steve Turner

By - Jackie Lo I’ve always heard of similarities in the Pacific Northwest and the South. We’re remote and tours sometimes don’t stop here. It feels as if no one is paying attention to the scenes yet we are rich with these little gems that feel untouched and ours. There’s a DIY, pull yourself up by your bootstraps kind of mentality and you must make your own fun because otherwise, […]

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Culture

TVs That Kill (And Do Other Weird Evil Shit)

By - Brian Teasley “There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. But if you think you’re in control, think again. From haunted signals to murderous screens, televisions themselves have taken over. These are their stories, beamed straight into your brain through the magic of technology. Go ahead, change the channel—we dare you.” Televisions have always been a little creepy. Think about it: […]

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Culture

The Last True Servant: Remembering Jimmy Carter (1924-2024)

In a world that too often venerates power over principle and ambition over altruism, Jimmy Carter stood as a singular beacon of integrity and humility. The 39th President of the United States, who passed away peacefully at the age of 100, was not just a politician but a man of enduring moral clarity, a steadfast advocate for justice, and a true servant of the people. Born on October 1, 1924, […]

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book review

Me and Mr. Jones: My Life With David Bowie And The Spiders From Mars By: Suzi Ronson

By - Jackie Lo “My life was all black and white until I met David and afterwards it was glorious technicolor as bright as the hair on his head”. That line, from the epilogue summed up the incredible story of a young girl, a hairdresser, who befriended David Bowie’s mother and wife and in turn, they turned her whole life upside down.  Me and Mr. Jones: My Life With David […]

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Culture

The Mud Speaks: The Mangue Beat Revolution of Northeastern Brazil

By - Brian Teasley In the marshes and mangroves surrounding Recife, the mud is more than just dirt. It is history, connection, and life itself. For the people of Pernambuco, it is the foundation of their identity—a dense, tactile reminder of the land’s ability to nurture and sustain, even in the face of centuries of exploitation. And in the 1990s, that mud became something else entirely: the fertile ground for […]

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