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Beach Boys

A rock group from the 1960s founded by Brian Wilson and his brothers and cousin in Southern California. Their songs focused on the "California culture" of the 1960s about surfing, cars and girls.

The Beach Boys is one of the best rock groups ever in my opinion.

by [e-mail] March 4, 2008

Gary

A city that much of Indiana wishes belonged to Illinois and Chicago. A terrible city and industrial wasteland in northwest Indiana, next to Chicago, and one of the worst cities in the country to live. It is like 90% black and has a terrible crime problem. About 100,000 dirt-poor blacks live in this decaying--actually dying--Rust Belt city on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Gary was once the largest center of steel manufacturing in the country, until the 1960s, when the jobs were lost to overseas competition. The jobs and many people are gone and NEVER to return. Thank God that Gary does NOT represent the rest of Indiana. I'm sure that much of Indiana wishes Gary would belong to Illinois--let Chicago have it.

Gary is a bad city, but the hometown to the Jacksons: Michael, Latoya and Janet.

by [e-mail] May 20, 2008

Nashville

The state capital of Tennesse and its 2nd largest city. Music City, USA. Country Music Capital of the World. Home to the Grand 'Ole Opry. Nashville is probably best known as the center of the production of music, especially crappy Country/Western music. Nashville is currently constructing what will be the tallest building in the South and the tallest in the U.S. outside New York and Chicago. Nashville, the city with America's tallest building outside New York and Chicago? Yes. Whoda' thunk it?

Nashville is a happinin town, although comparitively small when compared to New York, L.A. or Chicago.

by [e-mail] October 15, 2007

Meth

Short for methamphetamines. The most highly addictive illicit narcotic made from all sorts of deadly toxins: metals, cold medicines, rat poison, chlorine, bleach, etc. The drug is so dangerous and deadly, that it can explode when being produced incorrectly. Unfortunately, the drug has a strangle hold on America and destroys cities, families, and eventually the addict themself. It makes the addict lose their looks, teeth, health, personality, etc. On the streets its known as ICE, SPEED and CRYSTAL METH. The drug turns you into a loser and eventually a criminal and convict. It is highly addictive because it stimulates the central nervous system, giving a feeling of euphoria and relaxation. Meth is the fastest-growing illegal drug in the United States, and is actually growing the fastest among caucasians in upper middle-class suburbs and rural areas.

Stay away from meth at all costs! Using it just once can create the addiction. This drug is a no-no and not to be messed with.

by [e-mail] April 1, 2009

scientology

A religion based on intimidation and dishonesty.

A cuckoo religion that gets a high off suing the pharmaceutical corporations.

practiced by Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley and John Travolta.

Scientology is an absolute sham, and considered to be a cult by many.

by [e-mail] January 22, 2008

prosperity gospel

a doctrine taught by mostly evangelical Christian televangelists that wealth and propserity are promised in the Bible for devoting your life to God, or that a life of wealth and health and prosperity are signs of God's favor. Unfortunately, the prosperity gospel is not just unBiblical, but is used by these televangelists to get you to donate your money to their organization. I am a Christian myself and dont buy into the prosperity gospel.

The prosperity gospel unfortunately leads others astray and exploits one's desire to have wealth and health in this life. In a way, the prosperity gospel teaches a person to pursue wealth and not God himself, and could be considered a form of idolatry. If the prsperity gospel is true, then why wasn't Mother Teresa or Jesus rich?? Does being "poor" mean you are being chastised by God? Just a few thoughts.

by [e-mail] July 15, 2009

karate kid

One of the best movies of all time. Directed by John Avildsen, this 1984 drama centers around a displaced youth who seeks self-defense training from an aged maintenance man named Mister Miyagi to defend himself in a Karate Tournament against a San Fernando Valley biker gang. Most of the movie was made on location throughout the San Fernando Valley in 1983.

The Karate Kid is one of the most well-known dramas of the 1980s.

by [e-mail] September 12, 2007