31st August 2005
New bands looking to book gigs and establish contacts often start looking for a manager to handle the business aspects of their music. This is especially the case in cities with big music scenes, like New York, Los Angeles and Austin.
Before diving in...
23rd July 2005
Located in south west Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico, Sanibel Island is well-known for its sea shells. Year round, a plethora of beautiful, intact sea shells line its sandy white beaches. Sea shell enthusiasts travel from all around the world to walk al...
16th July 2005
The gun control debate in America is a battle between personal freedom and public safety. For nearly 160 years, there were no limits to the Second Amendment, which guarantees "the right of the people to keep and bear arms." In 1934, however, and especiall...
15th July 2005
One of today's most controversial topics, the abortion debate pits the rights of a mother against the rights of a fetus. The most common stances on the issue are "pro-choice" and "pro-life." These two ...
15th July 2005
Affirmative action is one of the most controversial political issues facing America. Most often, affirmative action assists disadvantaged groups by improving placement in higher education and employment, and the term is most often conceived as a program t...
15th July 2005
Cloning is one of the most controversial topics in modern American politics. However, while many people have strong opinions and reactions about the issue, most lack a firm grasp on both the history and the various arguments and viewpoints shared by the p...
15th July 2005
While the death penalty has been utilized for centuries, we continue to debate the morality and efficacy of this punishment. Many people argue that the death penalty acts as a deterrent to potential...