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    For a person to go a day without hearing music is a rare occurrence. Music is found on the radio, in videos, and in advertisements. Music, being found in every person’s life every single day, it is continually changing-- to some for the better, while to others’ opinions, the worse. Music lacking originality will not stand the test of time. Nowadays, music is found on everywhere: on applications like iTunes and Spotify, as well as on CD; but, fifty years ago, vinyl and singles were the only way

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    with quiet determination and revelry. This band did not stick to one style, as they grew older, their music evolved. At the age of 70, both Pete Townshend and Roger Daltry are still rocking out to thousands. Though the band went through break ups and loss of members, they will always be known as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. In 1967 Pete became a follower of the Indian avatar Meher Baba which inspired him to write the song, “Bargain.” Although released on the album, “Who’s Next

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    Rock Music Band: The Who

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    as one of the first very successful bands in the style of punk rock music and produced the first rock opera Tommy but there were struggles along the way. Each of the four artists had a different way of getting interested and staying in music. Pete Townshend had a musical family. He was born into a family that listened to rock and all sorts of different music. His parents were very musical too. Pete’s mom was a singer and his father was a professional sax player. So he had two strong influences throughout

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    You Really Like Me

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    "I just--I can't.. Why would you do this!?" Paine's horror-filled eyes bulged, aghast at Stormborn's lastest... Stormbornism. She stifled a giggle, vainly trying to contort her face into a sufficently repentant expression, but the panic he radiated was making it extra challenging. "Paine... I'm," she bit down on the insides of her cheeks, "sorry. I really--" Snort. "Am. I didn't know." The corners of her mouth twitched again. He glowered at her. "No you're not." An accusatory finger shot

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    it’s quite a image, Ophelia, topped in flowers, singing to herself because the current pulls her underneath the water. It’s particularly quite a image once you notice that Gertrude stood there and watched the entire factor. Did she yell, “Guards! facilitate her!”? Did she yell, “Be careful, don’t kill yourself!”? Why did she follow Ophelia thereto remote spot? perhaps she simply needed to speak, far from the castle, far from the dudes in body armor with swords. perhaps she pushed Ophelia within

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    I looked up at the morning sky painted in hues of purple and pink. The crisp air tickled at my nose. I stood in front of the open passenger door of the truck while waiting for Jacob to give me further instructions. I found Jacob on one of those mountain-climbing adventure websites. He had the highest rating of all the Mountaineers featured. “Here’s your climbing pack, Reagan,” said Jacob holding it out for me. I took the climbing pack and placed my fleece blanket and windbreaker inside. My pack

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    Once upon a time in a small town of Mena, Arkansas there was a family, a mom, a dad, a boy, and a girl. They moved from Amarillo, Texas to Mena, Arkansas. They moved in down the road on 25th avenue house number 0004. What these people didn't know is that this house was the most creepiest house ever. The story behind the house was their used to be a man named Rick, and his wife Judy. Rick was not a average man, he was mean as a snake, and was the scariest man in the neighborhood. You could always

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    The sound of footsteps in heels came from behind, somehow sounds shrill to me. "Is your hair too long? You have to cut it this week. You are a student, don’t spend some unnecessary time on these things. Improving your grades is the most important thing you should do right now. " My principal, said to me, and then walk out with her high heels again. "long hair and short wit" she said. I feel that I am skating on thin ice with a bone stuck in my throat. Chinese schools do attach a great importance

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    She scratched his face from the photograph. She would get her revenge, it read on the note that was sent to John Jones from Mary Jones along with the picture. One month earlier “John, can you get the horses back in the barn?” I said to my husband while we were working on the farm. “Sure sweetie, you know you are my favorite,” he said with a sly smirk on his face. As puzzled as I was, I got back to work. The whole time I was feeding the chickens and milking the cows I couldn’t stop thinking about

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    Pete Maravich

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    Pete Maravich was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His spectacular moves and awesome footwork helped him to get better everyday. His incredible passes and being able to control the court caused his teammates to like him even more. “His playground moves, circus shots, and hotdog passes were considered outrageous during his era” (NBA Encyclopedia Playoff Edition). His love for basketball was instilled by his father Peter “Press” Maravich. Pete was born on June 22, 1947 in Aliquippa

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