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  • Let's build a stairway to the moon

    William E. Howard the 3rd has quite a unique piece in today’s Tribune. He argues for human colonisation of the moon – and for greater cooperation between nations. I absolutely agree – if we do not get off this planet, we will not survive. What might we do on the moon? We can test applications…

  • Eminem speaks his mind about Britney Spears

    Superstar rapper Eminem says Britney Spears “can’t sing” and her music is “corny as hell”. The “Stan” singer insists he has nothing against the sexy singer personally; he just doesn’t like her music. Eminem says, “I’ve met Britney a couple of times but I’m not going to demolish her in public. “I’m not a fan…

  • A great example of fatherly love

    In his song “Hailie’s song”, Eminem says:’’ I love my daughter more than life in itself.” Those are not only words put on a song, those are the expression of true feelings. Eminem is well known for his vulgar vocabulary, his references to drugs and his dark humor. But there is one subject on which…

  • The Source controversy (2)

    Many supporters of the magazine think it has made a big mistake by taking sides in the Benzino-Eminem battle. Last February, David Mays, CEO and founder of The Source, and I talked on the phone for almost an hour. He was trying to explain to me why he had decided to put the power and…

  • Afeni Shakur touched by the support of the hip hop community

    NEW YORK – Afeni Shakur, the mother of rapper Tupac Shakur, says she’s touched the hip-hop community continues to be supportive, seven years after her son’s death. “I always feel like I get special treatment. I never felt that I couldn’t ask anyone for anything,” Shakur told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday. “I…

  • 8 Mile review

    The whole movie’s success is mainly due to Eminem’s great charisma and ability to act, but some other actors like Mekhi Pfifer have shown great talent too. Eminem plays the character of Jimmy Smith Jr (Bunny Rabbit) who works at the Detroit stamping plant.He lives in a trailor park with his mom (Kim Basinger) ,…

  • States of war

    George Monbiot argues that appeasing the US armed forces has become a priority for the US president. The relationship between governments and those who seek favours from them has changed. Not long ago, lobbyists would visit politicians and bribe or threaten them until they got what they wanted. Today, ministers lobby the lobbyists. Whenever a…

  • All the President's votes?

    Tom points to a strongly worded article in the Independent, on electronic voting. Something very odd happened in the mid-term elections in Georgia last November. On the eve of the vote, opinion polls showed Roy Barnes, the incumbent Democratic governor, leading by between nine and 11 points. In a somewhat closer, keenly watched Senate race,…

  • Review of the Marshall Mathers Lp

    From all his albums, the Marshall Mathers Lp has raised the most controversy. Eminem’s rhymes have shocked a lot of people . Among them, the GLAAD (Gay And Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation who have spoken against his lyrics. Eminem has also been protested against by the same association. The whole controversy can be summarized in…

  • Synopsys of my manuscript

    I have written a biography on Eminem which has not been published yet. My manuscript is currently in Paul Rosenberg’s hands and I am asking for Eminem’s permission to publish this book. I would like to share the synopsis of “The Real Story Of Eminem” with you. SYNOPSIS CHAPTER 1:EMINEM A.K.A MARSHALL MATHERS A.K.A SLIM…

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