Religion Vs Rock N' Roll

I know, the title couldn't be more kitschy and lame. But here is what the world has come to! I have been avoiding to get into this debate (i.e. the religion, not the Rock N' Roll one) for obvious reasons: 1. I am not religious, at all, so my thoughts and ideas are probably biased (or maybe scientifically researched, educated, and rational); 2....

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Brian Johnson Vs Bon Scott: A Scientific Approach to an Ongoing AC/DC Debate

We have all been there. And by "there" I mean have been part of the oldest debate in AC/DC history and probably one of the biggest in Rock history in general. Who is better, Bon Scott or Brian Johnson?  Although record keeping was not common in the 70s (wonder why?), rumour has it that AC/DC is the best selling Rock band...

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Review of Motörhead (The World is Yours Tour 2011)

Review of Motörhead The World is Yours Tour (HMV Apollo, London, UK): Venue: Old yet comfortable theatre, view from balcony blocked when people get up 6/10 Opening Acts (UK Subs & Anti-Nowhere League): Punk Rock bands, not a huge fan of Punk 5.5/10 Motörhead Quality & Versatility: 10/10 Passion: 10/10 Gig...

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Mind Under Training (Introduction)

I realised that while I have been writing my extremely influential (!) articles, I still haven’t introduced myself properly. And since this blog is now more popular (who would have thought) than I expected, I feel that it is something I should have done already. Well, I am an alien 25-year-old woman living in the graphic yet moody city of...

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Review of Iced Earth (Dystopia World Tour 2011)

Review of Iced Earth Dystopia World Tour (O2 Academy Islington, London, UK): Venue: Small & intimate 8/10 Opening Act (Fury UK): Clear influences 6.5/10 Iced Earth Quality & Versatility: 9/10 Passion: 8/10 New Frontman: 6.5/10 + 0.5 for cuteness = 7/10 Gig Running Time: Very very very...

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My First Scientific Publication

Newly diagnosed heart failure: Quality of life, mood, and illness beliefs  Objectives. This study sought to examine how patients’ mood and quality of life (QoL) change during the early high-risk period after a diagnosis of heart failure (HF) and to identify factors that may influence change. Design. A within-subjects, repeated-measures...

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