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2013 Grammys Hits and Some Misses…


2013 Grammys Hits and Some Misses…
By Joanne Serrieh

Every year, those of us who watch the Grammys have our favorite moments and worst moments of the show. I’ll focus on the positive side and share my favorite moments of this year’s Grammys, for the most part.

Taylor Swift always has memorable performances at these award shows and this year it became even more memorable when she opened the Grammys with a performance of her hit “We are Never Ever Getting Back Together” with a circus theme. Swift’s latest fling ended not too long ago with ex-boyfriend Harry Styles. She happened to put on a British accent when she said her speaking break part during the song…coincidence? No, Swift is smart when it comes to using her music to send messages and that is exactly what she did. We can say they will never ever get back together, like ever.

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2013
02/12
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Break-Ups and Facebook: Getting Over Them Has Never Been Harder


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Valentine’s Day is a day where many rejoice with their significant others the happiness and joy that has been brought with the said relationship, however it may be defined.  For those who do not have that special someone in their lives, Valentine’s Day takes on a whole new meaning.  Some just treat it like any other uneventful day, while others choose to use the occasion to celebrate their solitude, and finally there are those who view Valentine’s Day as a painful reminder of why they are alone.  For the later part of the singles group, it is especially difficult to be dealing with these emotions in today’s environment.  In this era of social media and networking, relationships, and more importantly their ends, have taken a whole new form.

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2013
02/09
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Album Review: Biffy Clyro – “Opposites”


2009 saw the breakthrough (everywhere but in America, that is) of the Scottish alternative band Biffy Clyro with their acclaimed album Only Revolutions. Following 3 1/2 years of touring and recording the band has released the long-awaited double album follow-up, Opposites.biffy-clyro-opposites-cover-reveal

Fans of the last two studio albums are surely rejoicing, while some long time fans may be hesitant give this one a go. 

Regardless, thanks to the help of YouTube I have heard the new album almost two months before it’s US release and have discovered that there is a little something for everybody here.

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2013
02/06
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Song Review – Living With Giants “The Moment We Escaped”


I’m not going to lie. This radio gig certainly has it’s perks. I land interviews with my heroes, I get on the guest list for shows, and I occasionally get some swag.  Recently a band I adore, Living With Giants, contacted me to check out an upcoming song of theirs and write about it. Not only is this a new perk, this is an honor.

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It has been a long while since I have heart new recorded material from the band and I was very exited when the band asked for my thoughts on the demo version of the upcoming single.

The full review and a sample of the track after the jump…

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2013
01/05
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Movie Review – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey


The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the first chapter of the Peter Jackson Hobbit trilogy. It introduces the viewer to Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit, and begins his adventure with a Gandalf and a group of dwarves as they attempt to reclaim treasure that was lost years ago to a dragon.

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I must first preface this entire review by saying I have never completed any films in the Lord of the Rings film franchise. I began watching The Fellowship of the Ring years ago and got up and left about forty-five minutes in. I am usually not into the whole wizard, sword battle, elf, dwarf, etc genre. I probably was REALLY not into it that day.

Having said that, I tried my damnedest to go into The Hobbit with an open mind, and I sort of enjoyed the experience of being a blank slate for this film.

I’ll try my best to not spoil anything…

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2012
12/11
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An Argument for Direct Democracy


According to an article the Federalist Papers: No.10, by James Madison, “A society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person, can admit no cure for the mischief’s of faction.” I agree with Madison because I believe it is up to the people to make a decision about the outcome of situations not just by a predisposed group or people who are interrogated by a small majority.  That is why I believe it is more preferable to have Direct Government, such as that found in the Initiative Process, where the voter has a direct vote in deciding whether a measure becomes law.

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2012
11/05
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Random Childrens Story


Once upon a time in a big city there lived a curious girl named Katy. Katy liked to do things her way and she didn’t always think twice before doing them. One day Katy got picked up early from school by her mother.

“Hello sweetie. How was your day at school today?” “School went quite well today mommy.” “I have a surprise for you today hunny. We are not going straight home today, today we are going to stop at the Halloween book store.”

“Wow mommy I can’t wait! Do you think Ms. Mary’s kittens will be there?” “Well they should sweetie. Now stay close to me. The holidays tend to bring out all the strange people.”

Little did Katy know how much she should have listened to what her mother had told her. “Okay mommy I promise I won’t leave your side.”

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2012
11/03
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A Degree Does Not Equal Education


It is a common misconception to think that having a degree means you are educated. For some reason, people believe that a degree shows your intelligence or independence but that is not true. The truth is, you need a few more things under your belt to truly be an educated person.

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2012
11/01
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That Wacky Trump!


So Donald Trump was blowing smoke this week. He started out by saying he had a big announcement that would change the nature of this campaign. And presumably nature itself, because he said it was bigger “than anyone could know.” But, it was just him offering $5 million to a charity of Obama’s choosing if he released his college records, his passport records, and possibly his iTunes user agreement. I don’t know what he thinks are in Obama’s passport records, but apparently Donald Trump has the worst investigators ever. You’d think with all that money, he’d be able to hire better private eyes. He said he hired investigators to uncover things in Hawaii, and he said they were uncovering things you wouldn’t believe. But, nothing ever came of it. Apparently, Trump is very gullible. I have this image in my head of a group of people in Hawaii, sunning themselves on the beach, and periodically phoning Trump and saying, “Oh, you wouldn’t BELIEVE what we’re finding. You give us a few more months here, you will be shocked at we’ve been doing.”

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2012
10/30
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How to Find Free Time For Yourself


Every year, around 1,300 college students commit suicide. This is according to an LA Times article that can be found by googling “la times caltec suicide” and taking the first link. These suicides are caused by many things, but one common factor among students that contributes to suicide is stress. Too many college students try to tackle too many things at one time and don’t make anytime to just enjoy themselves. That is why today I am going to teach you how to find free time inside your busy schedule. First, we will discuss the importance of creating a schedule of your daily activities; next we will go over the necessity of saying “no” to requests, and lastly we will talk about distractions and how to avoid them.

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2012
10/28
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