Are Albums Longer Than An Hour A Life Sentence?

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Peaceful Protests Don't Work

“A riot is the language of the unheard” - who said this MLK or Malcolm X? Whether the early Civil Rights Movement or the Women’s Suffrage - in every uprising or upheaval, there seem to be those who opt for more peaceful methods and others for more “violence”. Which is more effect ...  Show more

Pressed: Athletes can't pick and choose their press interactions

"I'm here so I won't get fined" - Marshawn LynchFancy cars, huge endorsements, grand salaries ... all are in the name of the game of being a top athlete in today's day and age. We missed out on one thing though... press interviews - the bane of an athlete's career. Athletes' part ...  Show more

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