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Week 28: JOHN LENNON (420 to 30: A Music Retrospective)

19 Jul 2021 7 minute read 4 comments jozefkrichards

John Lennon is my favorite singer. He belted some of rock and roll's best vocals ever put to record, while simultaneously delivering some of the most touching, powerful, thought-provoking ballads ever written as well. His music influenced and inspire...

My Top 5 Most Addicting Computer Games

19 Jul 2021 3 minute read 2 comments RocketEnthusiast

I'm probably going to age myself with this post a bit and that's fine. I have no shame when it comes to my age. I wear it with a badge of honor. I should note that I have not played any new computer games since about 2007. Yes, I know, I've missed qu...

Week 27: PHIL SPECTOR (420 to 30: A Music Retrospective)

18 Jul 2021 7 minute read 0 comments jozefkrichards

A great innovator and distinctly talented producer of early rock and roll, it is a disappointing fact that Phil Spector became something of a monster in his personal relationships over the years. In spite of that reality, some of the finest musicians...

1984 is Now

18 Jul 2021 8 minute read 10 comments The Archivist

(The Library: Book Review) The dangers posed by an oppressive society of thought control, speech control and permanent war are all too familiar today. What is frightening is that we are getting closer to that society. I am speaking for the entire wor...

I’ve Never Been Here in Summer | Salsal Castle

17 Jul 2021 1 minute read 7 comments Melina Mehr

Salsal Military Fortress, which has an extraordinary birds-eye view, stands on top of a cliff that is 40 by 50 meters and no one knows its exact history, but it seems to have been built 400-500 years ago. Salsal literally means cool and pleasant wa...

Week 26: GEORGE HARRISON (420 to 30: A Music Retrospective)

17 Jul 2021 6 minute read 2 comments jozefkrichards

The quiet Beatle loudly debuted his triple LP, All Things Must Pass, as a solo artist in 1970 to great acclaim and went on to create an impressive body of work up to his death in 2001 that rivals any of his band mate's. George was spiritual, sensitiv...

Shaman King, Ep. 16 Review - The Power of the Pompadour Compels You!

16 Jul 2021 4 minute read 0 comments LateToTheParty

Introduction Last week, the Shaman King anime featured two major developments. Anna learned about Hao Asakura's history, tamed his Shikigamis, and headed off to the US to deliver Yoh the Cho-Senjiryakketsu. Meanwhile, Horohoro had his own personal jo...

Week 25: PAUL MCCARTNEY (420 to 30: A Music Retrospective)

15 Jul 2021 7 minute read 1 comment jozefkrichards

One of the most exemplary musicians of our time, Paul McCartney was far from done when The Beatles called it quits in 1969 and has went on to build one of the most impressive bodies of work in rock and roll history. I have been fortunate enough to se...

[Part 4 - Driver's Licenses ] "From The Old Homestead" Collection Of Items from The Late Charles Dison Koch | Author, Farmer, Educator.

14 Jul 2021 1 minute read 0 comments -Justin

Thanks for stopping by to check out part 4 of “From The Old Homestead” Collection Of Items from The Late Charles Dison Koch | Author, Farmer, Educator. This update to the post series includes 5 of his driver’s licenses from 1931 to1954. It amazes me,...

Week 24: ROB ZOMBIE (420 to 30: A Music Retrospective)

14 Jul 2021 4 minute read 0 comments jozefkrichards

One of a rare breed to achieve respect as both a musician and a filmmaker, in the horror genre no less, Rob Zombie first achieved success as a member of the heavy metal band, White Zombie, before becoming a successful solo artist and film director as...