If you’re younger than me, you probably don’t even know about this shit. If you’re older, you might’ve let it fade from memory. But let me remind you about the self-righteous, pearl-clutching prudes of the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC)—a bunch of rich, power-hungry assholes who thought they had the right to tell the rest […]
My story begins, in a sense, before I even knew I existed. Born on November 2, 1973, I arrived in this world as a blank slate—an unwritten page, an atheist by default—only to be quickly introduced to the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church. Nine months before my first breath, on February 2, 1973,
Number one: I am a professional disc jockey. Have been since March 1998. That’s longer than some of the entertainers I’ve worked with have been alive, which is a sobering thought best drowned in whiskey. I’ve played music for over 500 female adult entertainers, ranging in age from 18 to “old enough to remember when
The Jesuits (Society of Jesus) were among the largest Christian slaveholders in the Americas, using enslaved African labor to finance their missions, schools, and churches. Their involvement in slavery spanned Brazil, the Caribbean, and the United States, lasting from the 16th century until the 19th century. Why Did the Jesuits Own Slaves? 2. Key Jesuit
The Catholic Church played a significant and complex role in the transatlantic slave trade, both supporting and opposing slavery at different times. Its involvement can be divided into key phases: theological justifications, direct participation, and later abolitionist movements. 1. Theological Justifications for Slavery (1400s–1500s) The Church provided moral and legal backing for European enslavement of
The transatlantic slave trade was not started by a single investor but rather by a combination of European monarchs, merchants, and explorers who financed early voyages to Africa. However, one of the earliest and most influential figures in the development of the African slave trade was Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal (1394–1460). Prince Henry’s
Saint Damian is most commonly recognized as one half of the venerated twin brothers Saints Cosmas and Damian, early Christian martyrs and physicians renowned for their charitable medical practice. Here’s a detailed overview: Saints Cosmas and Damian Other Figures Named Damian Key Themes In summary, Saint Damian is primarily celebrated as part of the physician-martyr
The Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) was a committee formed in 1985 by a group of Washington, D.C. wives of politicians, most notably Tipper Gore (wife of then-Senator Al Gore), along with Susan Baker (wife of Treasury Secretary James Baker), Pam Howar (wife of a wealthy real estate developer), and Sally Nevius (wife of former
1984 Detroit Tigers: A Season of Dominance and World Series Glory The 1984 Detroit Tigers had one of the most dominant seasons in Major League Baseball history, finishing with a 104-58 record and winning the World Series against the San Diego Padres in five games. Led by manager Sparky Anderson, the Tigers got off to
Retinoblastoma, a malignant tumor of the retina, often necessitates enucleation—the surgical removal of the eye—to prevent the spread of cancer. The cost of this procedure without insurance varies based on factors such as the healthcare provider, geographic location, and whether a prosthetic eye is implanted during surgery. Breakdown of Potential Costs: Enucleation Surgery: The procedure