A generator that transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy, specifically AC Power (alternating current). These are usually found in automobiles. They make it go by charging the battery and maintaining an electrical current to one or more of the following items: a) spark plugs, b) air conditioning, c) stereo, d) power windows, e) various pumping mechanisms... etc.
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A music revolution that started in late 1991 and ended in the mid-90's (there is controversy over what exact year it ended). It was characterized by the rise of various music styles such as Grunge and Industial, as well as the beginnings of Pop-Punk. This time period was also associated with the rise of Grunge fashion and the rising popularity of independent films (or films styled as independent films, such as Clerks).
This revolution was, unfortunately, corrupted by corporate America, which took the elements of the Alternative Revolution, ironed them out, and sold to mainstream America. By the mid-90's, the revolution had become commercialized, ultimately resulting in the end of the revolution and the rise of corporate "alternative radio" which is hardly alternative at all
This revolution was, unfortunately, corrupted by corporate America, which took the elements of the Alternative Revolution, ironed them out, and sold to mainstream America. By the mid-90's, the revolution had become commercialized, ultimately resulting in the end of the revolution and the rise of corporate "alternative radio" which is hardly alternative at all
Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, The Offspring
by sonikuu113 May 13, 2005
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Recounts of the events at this time the morning after. are usually segmented and won't seem as funny when given proper consideration of the conversation. Or may result in selective amnesia.
Recounts of the events at this time the morning after. are usually segmented and won't seem as funny when given proper consideration of the conversation. Or may result in selective amnesia.
Voltanis: What the fuck did we talk about last night?
Maha: About bears? I don't know. Everything seems funnier after 2 am.
Maha: About bears? I don't know. Everything seems funnier after 2 am.
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DUDE- can someone tell what alternative means?
DUDE2- its lost its meaning, so don't think about it.
DUDE2- its lost its meaning, so don't think about it.
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After backing up her false statements with alternative facts, Kellyanne Conway threatened the "dishonest" media for suggesting that she might be lying.
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