Cycles of Change

Yeha-Noha is a song by the musical project Sacred Spirit, which was created by German musician Claus Zundel, also known as The Fearsome Brave. The song was released in 1994 as part of the album Sacred Spirit: Chants and Dances of the Native Americans. It is a Native American chant-inspired song [...]

Temple of the Dog was a musical project formed in 1990 by members of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam as a tribute to the late Andrew Wood, the lead singer of Mother Love Bone. Hunger Strike is one of their most well-known songs. It features the vocals of Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) and Eddie Vedder [...]

Redemption Song is a powerful anthem by Bob Marley, released in 1980 as a message of liberation that continues to resonate today. Through this track, Marley urges listeners to free themselves from mental slavery and take control of their own minds. The lyrics emphasize that true emancipation begins [...]

Jokerman stands as one of the most enigmatic tracks from Bob Dylan’s 1983 album, Infidels. Known for its dense poetic imagery and cryptic metaphors, the song has invited decades of interpretation from fans and scholars alike. It marks a significant moment in Dylan’s career where he blended his [...]

The link in the title jumps to Facebook's Bicycle Travellers group to display a post of a world tour cyclist's personal account of recently being struck by an automobile. The comment section is interesting as well. The narrator describes their ordinary day, starting with a pleasant morning and a [...]

Many people worldwide feel frustrated with growing oppression and corruption in government. This sentiment is often not widely reported in the media, which is sometimes owned by the same entities contributing to this problem. There is a tendency for those on the left to label the right as fascist [...]

Several factors contribute to the relatively low adoption of bicycles as a means of everyday transportation in many regions. Some of these factors include: Lack of Infrastructure: Insufficient or inadequate infrastructure, such as dedicated bike lanes, secure bike parking, and comprehensive [...]

Khmer Martial Arts and Thai Martial Arts have distinct histories and characteristics, shaped by the cultural, historical, and regional influences of Cambodia and Thailand respectively. Khmer Martial Arts, also known as Bokator or Labok Kator, traces its roots back to ancient times in Cambodia. It [...]

The existence of an individual residing outside the traditional structures of permanent housing is often perceived through a lens of total deprivation. However, a more granular analysis reveals a complex calculus of survival that includes specific, albeit high-cost, functional advantages alongside [...]

Graffiti appears on walls, bridges, and buildings across urban landscapes worldwide. Understanding why individuals habitually spray paint graffiti requires examining multiple psychological, social, and environmental factors that drive this behavior. The motivations prove far more complex than [...]

Tattoos and body piercings can have both personal and societal benefits, but it's important to note that the extent of these benefits and considerations can vary among individuals and cultures. Here are some potential ways in which tattoos and body piercings can contribute to a person's well-being: [...]

Murray Rothbard, a prominent libertarian thinker, examined the issue of whether the United States should defend Taiwan from an attack by mainland China. As a libertarian, Rothbard prioritized individual liberty and limited government intervention. In his analysis, he considered factors such as the [...]