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on January 18, 2018

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Festival of Dangerous Ideas - Public Speaking competition

Had I known about this, I would have stepped up to the plate and participated in this. And yes, I will bring music into the debate, especially heavy metal. For instance, is heavy metal really 'dangerous'? Or is the 'phobia' of the music, the bands and its fans justified because of the 'misdeeds' of a few (like the Night Stalker or the Columbine Massacres)? Or is it because of the 'rude' words and concepts which 'offend the sensibilities' of other people who are not fans? For most fans and people who understand heavy metal, the music, themes, visual effects and lyrics rarely shy away from the 'dark side' of society and 'humankind'. But for those who don't understand, the themes portrayed via the lyrics and imagery in this genre, it can represent ideas and themes which can be considered 'dangerous' to the the listeners themselves and to the broader community. Hence, like any other art form, it can be 'dangerous...

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Obesity affects job prospects for women - News

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