On March 17th, 2010 South Park began its 14th season on American Television. The animated comedy series created, produced, and written by Matt Stone and Trey Parker has become a politically incorrect institution in America. For Stone and Parker, no celebrity, politician, religion, country or issue is above being lampooned and their fans love them for it. Intended for mature audiences, the show revolves around four 3rd grade children – Kyle Broflovski, Stan Marsh, Kenny McCormick and Eric Cartman – and their adventures in small town Colorado. The shows crude, dark, satirical and wildly politically incorrect humor is best represented by the shows most popular character – Eric Cartman. South Park’s main antagonist, Cartman is profane, mean, spoiled, and selfish, but that’s why people love him as much as they do. So much so, that many prominent publications list Eric Cartman as one of the most iconic television characters of all time. Praised as highly as it is criticized, South Park remains as popular today as it has ever been. The show will certainly go down in television history for its willingness to push the boundaries of humor, with Eric Cartman’s big obnoxious mouth leading the way.
1. “I would never let a woman kick my @ss. If she tried something, I’d be like, HEY! You get your b*tch @ss back in the kitchen and make me some pie!”
2. “Why does this happen every month? It seems like right about the same time every month, Kyle’s mom gets a bug up her @ss about something, and I always end up getting screwed by it.”
3. “Too bad drinking scotch isn’t a paying job or Kenny’s dad would be a millionaire!”
4. “If some sissy chick tried to kick my @ss I would say hey, missy, go knit me a sweater before I slap you in the face!”
5. “Mom — kitty is being a dildo.” — Cartman “I know a special little kitty that’s sleeping with mommy tonight.” — Cartman’s mom replies
6. “Kenny’s family is so poor that yesterday, they had to put their cardboard box up for a second mortgage.”
7. “Anyway Kenny, Yellow MegaMan is only $8.95, so maybe your mom can put it on layaway and make payments for a year or two.”
8. “Well I looked in my moms closet and saw what I was getting for Christmas, an ultravibe pleasure 2000.”
9. “It’s an Afghanistan goat, so it can’t stay here, or else it’ll choke on the sweet air of freedom.” — Cartman on a goat sent to him and his friends by some kids in Afghanistan.
10. “Dude, dolphins are intelligent and friendly!” — Wendy “Intelligent and friendly on rye bread, with some mayonaise.” — Cartman
Music is truly a universal language and a gift to the world. For many of us, music is an escape – a great way to get away from the stresses and routines of daily life. Music also carries with it the capacity to transport us back in time, when hearing a song from our past, as what we choose to listen to throughout the years becomes the personal soundtrack to our lives.Beethovenonce said, “Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life,” and he couldn’t have been more right.
Concerts are one of the best ways to enjoy music. The atmosphere that comes from being surrounded by thousands of like-minded people drawn together in one place to enjoy the same thing can be a wonderful experience and the feel of music being played live and in the moment captures us in a way far different than when booming from our stereo. Below is a list of the 10 most successful music tours in terms numbers of people attended. And if you haven’t given yourself the chance, go buy a tikcet for your favorite bands next tour. You won’t regret it!
There was a time when playing professional sports meant adoration from fans and a very good living. Now star athletes are mega-star, multi-national conglomerates, making ten of millions of dollars a year. Much of this money goes beyond the athletes base salary and includes highly lucrative endorsements deals. By the end of their careers a quarter or half a billion dollars has been made and in the case of professional golfer Tiger Woods, with more than 700 million already earned, a billion dollar career is very possible. Whether or not he makes it there will depend largely on how Woods psychologically weathers the unprecedented media storm following his recent indiscretions. There are three basketball players in the top ten and one is retired, as Micheal Jordan places fourth despite not having played a game in several years. Pro motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi is perhaps the most anonymous name and when endorsements are excluded, the highest paid athlete was world champion boxer Manny “the Pac-Man” Paquiao.
1. Tiger Woods / pro golfer – $110 million
2. Kimi Raikonen / formula 1 race car driver – $51 million
3. Kobe Bryant / pro basketball player – $45 million
4. Micheal Jordan / retired pro bakketball player – $44 million
5. David Beckham / pro soccer player – $42 million
6. Lebron James / pro basketball player – $40 million
7. Phil Mickelson / pro golfer – $40 million
8. Manny Pacquiao / pro boxer – $40 million
9. Fernando Alonso / formula 1 race car driver – $40 million
10. Valentino Rossi / pro motorcycle racer – $35 million
*all totals are in US dollar and all figures from 2009
The face of the music industry has entirely changed over the last ten years, and people simply do not buy music they way we used to. With file share sites, MP3 downloads, itunes and more, the days of going to the music store are fast being lost to an evening at home sitting in front of our laptops. With the advent of the CD, the industry hit its high note in terms of sales, but by the end of the 90s the boom had gone bust. This being the case, the list of the top selling albums of all time below will most likely never change. They came at a time when people had little choice, but to go out and buy them. Most albums have conflicting estimates of sales figures. In this list below, the highest sales figure reported has been used. Sitting high atop the mountain is the late Micheal Jackson, with more than double the sales of his nearest competitor. Jackson being on top won’t surprise many, but a few other entries are sure to catch you off guard.
1. Michael Jackson – Thriller (1982) 110 million
2. AC DC – Back in Black (1980) 49 million
3. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) 45 million
4. Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell (1977) 43 million
5. The Eagles – Greatest Hits (1976) 42 million
6. Various Artists - Dirty Dancing Soundtrack (1987) 42 million
7. Various Artists – The Bodyguard Soundtrack (1992) 41.5 million
8. Andrew Lloyd Webber – The Phantom of the Opera (1986) 41 million
9. Backstreet Boys – Millennium (1999) 40.5 million
10. The Bee Gees – Staying Alive Soundtrack (1977) 40 million
One thing we all know for sure is that despite our similarities, men and women and very different. A key difference between genders has always been how we socialize with one another. Sociologists have long pointed out men tend to mix best while in the midst of an activity of some sort. Women, on the other hand, socialize best when participating in activities involving emotional connection. As a result, the items on our list involve some sort of action or at least the observation of action. Practicality was also taken into consideration, as week long camping trips would be great, but it takes just a little bit longer than getting together on the weekend to throw the football around. So, what are the 10 best way guys do guy-stuff with other guys? Here’s RELATIVITY OnLine’s own countdown of the 10 best ways to hang out and get to know your friends – in a manly way of course.
The lottery of birth can be unforigiving at times. None of us get to choose where in the world we come into being, but for those born on the list of countries below, life is hard from the moment they arrive. Simply and harshly put, death comes to these poor souls very early. People in these countries live, on average, nearly 50 years less than those living in countries with the highest life expectancy. Huge problems like HIV infections, high infant mortality rates, and societal violence impact young people and drive the life expectancy downward. The results are the average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Each entry includes total population, as well as both the male and female components.
There are few plot inclusions more exhilarating than an honest to goodness barn-burning shootout. Whether they take place on urban city streets or in the Old West, these deadly firefights always make our hearts beat just a little bit faster. From Brian DePalma to Sam Peckinpah, some of the best directors in the business have taken on the challenge of orchestrating a symphony of gun play. At times the result has been a beautifying production of mayhem and death. Although the list is debatable to be sure, after much discussion around the office, here is RELATIVTY OnLine’s top movie shootouts of all time.
Make-up has been around for centuries, used by both men and women to beautify and improve upon their natural looks. Long ago the use of cosmetics were dangerous and could be fatal. Egyptians would use kohl to darken the eyes which often caused infections. Throughout the 19th century women often used lead oxide and carbonate as a way to whiten their skin. Others even used the toxic plant belladonna to create sparkles around the eyes. While make-up today is tested and safe for mass consumption, the ingredients used are often quite the opposite beautiful. Most of what is listed below is commonly used, but RELATIVTY OnLine is guessing most of you out there didn’t know these ingredients applied to you body on a regular basis. We know… it’s kinda yucky, but what to do?
For many of us, going to college is a right of passage that eventually takes us into the adult world of responsibility, knowledge, money, and opportunity. It teaches us about both ourselves and the world around us, about the homes we grew up in, and our planetary neighbors. There are also many who manage to do just fine without a college education, but as a whole, statistics plainly reveal the more educated we are, the more productive we are in society, and thus life as a whole. Perhaps more than anything else, a university campus surrounds young people with the multiplicity of perspective. In turn, we learn that our own world view is but one of many and not simply the norm. Below are the top ten reasons to attain a post-secondary education, in no discernible order.
1. Become More Knowledgeable in Several Areas
Although one of the main goals in college is to gain a degree in a particular area, almost every degree will require that you study some core subjects, such as English, math and communication skills. These skills are likely to help you in a future career as you’ll excel beyond candidates who might not have had this broad range of learning opportunities. Some areas will help you in all aspects of life. For example, the ability to speak in front a of a group of people may be something you use in volunteer work for organizations or in groups of friends.
2. Learn More About Your Favorite Topic
One of the biggest reasons to go to college is to learn as much as you possibly can in your chosen subject. In a college setting, you’ll gain access to professors who have advanced degrees in their subject. You’ll find some self-assessment tools on this site, which will help you decide what you should study and if you should study at a traditional university or online. You might also want to read articles like How to Choose a Major in College and get advice from sites like CourseAdvisor.com.
3. Build Self Confidence
One of the biggest boosts from college is an increase in self confidence. Completing even a single class should be a cause for celebration and create a sense of accomplishment in the student. As a college student completes more courses and finds those areas where he or she excels, a sense of self becomes more evident. There are many ways to continue to build confidence, even after graduating from school. There are also online classes one can take to increase self reliance and sense of self.
4. Enhance Employment Opportunities
Those who graduate from college are more likely to land a better paying job, because of specialized training and today’s employment market, which prefers workers with degrees. While there are many points to consider in the debate between higher education or getting a job out of high school, it is always smart to get some specialized training to fall back on. A quick search on sites such as CareerBuilder and Monster.com will help you determine if the potential careers you are seeking require a degree or what the pay difference might be between two and four year degrees.
5. Make More Money
Among the many ways listed to make more money, getting an education shows up on nearly every list. Some careers are obviously higher in demand than others, including anything in health care. Discuss possible career choices with your college advisor, who will have up to date information about job forecasts in a particular field of interest. You may also want to do some research on sites such as Bureau of Labor Statistics, which releases job forecasts.
6. Set an Example for Your Children
Want to encourage your children to go on to higher education and get a college degree? Probably the best way to encourage this is to set the example by taking some college courses yourself. Local community colleges are a nice place to start and often offer a wide variety of courses, including items like photography and writing. You may even want to compare a four year college and a trade school education.
7. Learn About Diverse Interests
Depending upon where you completed most of your elementary and high school education, you may not have had a chance to be around other cultures. College is often a mix of many different people from many different walks of life. This can expand your horizons. Diversity is also a big part of college admissionsthese days. Since you will likely work with many different personalities and ethnicities when you begin your career, college can help prepare you for this.
8. Gain Independence
College allows students to begin to live independently from Mom and Dad, but in a still controlled environment. This can make the transition from home to living on your own much less stressful and more gradual. Participating in various youth activities can help students begin to learn the skills needed to live on their own. The decision of whether to stay home and attend a local city college or go away to school can be a tough one to make.
9. Meet Different People and Make New Friends
It has often been said that the friends you make in college are the friends that you keep for life. Whether this is true or not, college is a great opportunity to make new friends and meet new people. Learn how other people made friends in college. If you’re feeling a little uncertain about this process, you may want to arrange to meet your future roommate before school starts and read up on tips for making new friends, such as the one at FamilyEducation.com about making friends in college.
10. Increase Your Network
College friends and acquaintances can create a valuable network you can utilize for years to come in your career and social life. You may want to keep in mind some networking timetables as you move toward graduation day and get some additional networking tips. You may also want to utilize networking sites like Facebook, Classmates.com, College Tonight, Twitter and even MySpace.com.
Horror movies aren’t the only source of scares, thrills and large doses of gore. For years, music videos have presented visual depictions to help bring out the intended soul of a song. Some go far beyond the recording studio, as music videos have become more than just an option for artist to market their music, but the chance for them to project a vision. These videos are sure to raise the hairs on your necks, cause goose bumps to appear and for some, will force you to click the stop button. They are by no means for all tastes. There are those of you who will be greatly disturbed when viewing some of images from the list below. Some are from bands you may not know of, but this does not discredit their music or the director’s vision. It should be noted than several of these videos have been banned from MTV and rightfully so. The Creepiest of them all, The Nine Inch Nail’s “Gave up”, is the most disturbing slice of film, TV and / or movies included, this writer has ever seen. Parental advisory is strongly suggested and a genuine warning is issued to anyone who chooses to view it. Hohol struggled with the idea of actually including the video in the post, but in the end decided not to. With vivid depictions of bondage, torture, murder, necrophilia and cannibalism, it’s just too graphic and would offend too many. Yes, the multiplicity of perspective is what RELATIVITY OnLine is all about, even if that perspective is as disturbing as the video at the top of this list. I will allow you the reader, however, to seek it out on your own if you so choose.
ANNOYING SAUDI A prominent Saudi human rights activist detained for more than a month is being investigated for allegedly “annoying others” with his online essays that criticise government officials and Saudi religious scholars. God Bless Saudi Arabia.
CHINA BANS SOLDIERS FROM BLOGGING OF ANY KIND A new regulation prohibits the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) from creating websites or blogs, citing confidentiality concerns. God Bless the Chinese Control Freaks and their ever-loving paranoia.
GRAB YOUR BONG While California confirmed its state’s marijuana legalization initiative would be on the November ballot months ago, the state has now assigned proposition numbers to this year’s slate of initiatives. Get used to hearing about Proposition 19.
THE WHITE MIDDLE CLASS DONT HAVE SEX A sexual malaise appears to have sunk over American White People. But to what extent do these complaints about sexual apathy reflect medical reality, and how much do they emanate from the anxious, overachieving, white upper middle class? Say What?
YOU'RE NOT JEWISH?! A Jerusalem court made legal history by jailing a delivery man from East Jerusalem. A Palestinian, the man was convicted of rape after having consensual sex with an Israeli woman who believed he was Jewish because he said his name was Daniel.
On March 17th, 2010 South Park began its 14th season on American Television. The animated comedy series created, produced, and written by Matt Stone and Trey Parker has become a politically incorrect institution in America. For Stone and Parker, no celebrity, politician, religion, country or issue is above being lampooned and their fans love them for it. Intended for mature audiences, the show revolves around four 3rd grade children – Kyle Broflovski, Stan Marsh, Kenny McCormick and Eric Cartman – and their adventures in small town Colorado. The shows crude, dark, satirical and wildly politically incorrect humor is best represented by the shows most popular character – Eric Cartman. South Park’s main antagonist, Cartman is profane, mean, spoiled, and selfish, but that’s why people love him as much as they do. So much so, that many prominent publications list Eric Cartman as one of the most iconic television characters of all time. Praised as highly as it is criticized, South Park remains as popular today as it has ever been. The show will certainly go down in television history for its willingness to push the boundaries of humor, with Eric Cartman’s big obnoxious mouth leading the way. 
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