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"For a supposedly obsolete music format, audio cassette sales seem to be set on fast forward at the moment." "Cassettes are fragile, inconvenient and relatively low-quality in the sound they produce – yet we’re increasingly seeing them issued by major artists." "Is it simply a case of nostalgia?" ― By Peter Hoar, Dec 03, 2025 The Conversation Cassette tapes are making a comeback. Yes, really

I've seen a dirty movie. Once. Maybe twice. For educational purposes. Forbes. How The Hardest Working Director In Porn Gets The Job Done.

George Carlin was a social critic, actor, and stand-up comedian, known for his counterculture persona. He is most famous for his routine "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television," which led to a landmark Supreme Court Case on broadcast censorship.

Remember Buffalo Bill dancing to the song Goodbye Horses? So many twisted turns in The Silence of the Lambs. Empire. The Making Of Silence Of The Lambs: The Original Empire Feature.

The Cask of Amontillado is a twisted tale of revenge. Brilliant writing in my mind. The doomed genius. Edgar Allan Poe. The National Portrait Gallery. Edgar Allan Poe, America’s Doomed Genius.

"Childhood trauma can lead to physical and mental struggles later in life. Some people assume we forget or outgrow trauma." "But the truth is, if someone experiences trauma as a child, it can lead to physical and mental struggles that affect their entire life." ― by Sydney Burrows May 1, 2024 University of Rochester Medical Center How Childhood Trauma May Impact Adults

Artwork by Rhonda Waddles. The Hero, the Scapegoat, and the Lost Child are classic examples of dysfunctional family roles. In my own family, I talk about this dynamic in Chapter 19 of my book "Memoir of a Broken Child." Audiobook Sample 5 Types of Children from Toxic Families

The Shining was my first venture into the land of Stephen King. I haven't been the same since. I vividly remember the hair on the back of my neck red zoning me to impending danger of mere shrubbery. Wikipedia The Shining (novel) "Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer, is hired as the winter caretaker at the Overlook Hotel, an isolated resort hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Jack is a recovering alcoholic with anger issues, which previously caused him to accidentally break his son D

As a consumer, I like Amazon. On the other side, I also see Amazon as spoiled kid who doesn't know when to stop.

I see "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" as the struggle between individuality and conformity. The movie was filmed at the Oregon State Hospital. Starring Jack Nicholson, Director Miloš Forman, and Producer Michael Douglas. The Guardian Michael Douglas: how we made One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

The Fear of Missing Out. On some level, I'm sure many of us compare our own lives, to others, as a sort of gauge. And now, with the omnipresence of social media, the comparison to others is available in real time across the globe. Boston Magazine The Home of FOMO

The dark web is a subset of the deep web. It isn't indexed by standard search engines. PCMag. What Is the Dark Web?

Is there a day of judgement? So many ideas about what happens after we pass on. For myself, I see that time as taking a ride on a spiritual cruise ship. On these ports of call, I would stop in hell. Just for the day. To talk to the shop owners, and gather some trinkets. Then, get back on the ship, and onto heaven. BBC Bitesize Key beliefs in Christianity

I think we all know some people we consider narcissistic. Maybe, they can't help it? Narcissistic personality disorder. The Eight Types of Narcissists The Family Institute at Northwestern University The Eight Types of Narcissists

It's almost hard to believe. But Global social media statistics show that more than 2 in 3 people on Planet Earth use social media each month. Facebook officially boasts over 3 billion monthly active users globally, meaning more than a third of the world's population uses the platform. Forbes The Power Of Social Media In Modern Marketing

Misunderstood Masterpiece? Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a a landmark 1962 American play by Edward Albee. The 1966 film version starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is what I experienced back in the day. And back in the day, the drama that played out in the movie mirrored my own life. The movie exposes the sometimes toxic truths behind relationships through psychological games. The Guardian Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a misunderstood masterpiece

In the thriller, The Silence of the Lambs, I'm sure you remember the song "Goodbye Horses" as the character Buffalo Bill was dancing to the beat. Goodbye Horses was performed by Q Lazzarus. Her actual name is Diane Luckey.

Today, at some point somewhere, it's likely that somebody is watching us. Security cameras have become an omnipresent part of life, from public spaces, to private homes. Big Brother in the 21st Century

Stacy Keach's distinctive voice adds drama to the stories. Some of these shady people go well beyond greed. Fortunately, most of the accused are held accountable for their actions. American Greed Episode List

Darkness in me? Why yes there is. And a whole lot sometimes. To balance the darkness, I counterpunch with a heaping dose of optimism. Our thought process holds much of the power. And that can be addressed through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Optimism usually prevails for me. But not always. Medium The Dark Side of Human Behavior: Navigating the Depths of Our Darkest Tendencies