Music Artists That Deserve More Credit Than They Get

There are a lot of talented artists in today's music industry. However, not all of them are well known. In fact, most of the artist that aren't as popular have been around for quite a long time. Here are two music artists that I believe don't get a lot of credit or are not as popular as they should be.

1. WALK THE MOON
WALK THE MOON is a somewhat popular band of four guys that have had a couple of popular songs including "Shut Up And Dance" and a more recent one called "One Foot." The band started in 2006 but did not release their first studio album, "I Want! I Want!" until 2010. From then they released a self-titled album in 2012, "Talking Is Hard" in 2014, and "What If Nothing" towards the end of 2017. The song "One Foot" came from their latest album and has surpassed the view count of their other hit song "Shut Up And Dance." I have been a fan of WALK THE MOON for quite a while now and it is nice to see that they are finally getting some more fans.

2. Logic
Logic has had incredible success in the past couple of months with his release of his hit song "1-800-273-8255." The song features Alessia Cara and Khalid and talks about how it is very common and normal to struggle with mental disorders. The title of the song is the Suicide Prevention Hotline number because he wanted to let all of the listeners know that it was ok to get help and have a gateway to recovery from these mental disorders. Logic performed on the 2017 VMA's and at the end of his song, he gave a speech talking about his struggles with depression and anxiety. Logic's latest album, "Everybody," also has many other "positive messages about humanity and survival."

Skittles Are All The Same Flavor?

     All Skittles taste exactly the same. Despite their different colors, all skittles are the same flavor. According to a Brandeis University neuropsychologist, Donn Katz, told NPR, "The Skittles people, being much smarter than most of us, recognized that it is cheaper to make things smell and look different than it is to make them actually taste different. So, Skittles have different fragrances and different colors-but they all taste exactly the same."

     Our brains are used to processing certain sensory cues together. For example, you pick up a purple skittle. Many people associate candy that's purple is grape flavor, and it also usually has a grape-like scent. Katz says when you're offered two of the three sensory cues (sight and smell), your brain will fill in the blanks. So, basically, we assume before even eating the purple skittle that it will be grape flavor, and when we consume it our brain tricks us into believing it is grape flavor when it's not. 

     If you take a bite of a red skittle, the inside will look just like the inside of all the rest of them. The only change is the outside shell. The shell is what messes with us because it has the color of a flavor and the smell is only on the shell. If you still don't believe this, think of what the skittle would look like without the shell. They would all be the same thing, just one is dipped in red dye and has strawberry smell when another one was in purple dye and has grape smell. A new flavor of a skittle isn't the skittle at all, only a different smell and food coloring. 

Rare Meteor Over Michigan

This past Tuesday, there appeared to be a meteor that flew over the Detroit area of Michigan. Many people would describe the meteor as a bright yellowish-orange light. The American Meteor Society says that the meteor entered the atmosphere and broke apart before it could hit the ground. Bill Cooke with NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office told The Detroit News it was "definitely a meteoroid" and a rare sight for Michigan. He continued to say that the meteor was about one or two yards across and weighed more than a metric ton. The meteor also caused a loud shrieking noise because of the speed it was falling at. Many people thought that the meteor was a missile because of the odd noise it was creating. A citizen of Michigan said, "I went to turn and I noticed a ball of flame coming at an angle." He continued to say “It just blew up into a bunch of sparks. I didn’t even know what to think. It was kind of odd how orange the sky was behind me and this blaze of flame out of nowhere.” NASA officials said that the meteor entered the Earth's atmosphere around 8:08 PM. Below are multiple videos of the meteor actually entering the atmosphere and disintegrating.

An Artist

African American, Derrick Adams was in a studio when he had the thought about what "those cities" look like. He was referring to the establishments listed in "The Negro Motorist Green Book". Which was a guide for African American travelers. Adams who is 47 is the first major African American visual artist to use the green books as a creative point of departure. While growing up he visited many places in Baltimore and got ideas for his art ideas. He travels, staying in cheap hotels so that he can capture the best places. Mr. Adams is quick to recognize the liberation Lawrance's migrants. he says, " The project is really timely, considering all of the conversations and issues surrounding immigration and racial tension." and "Things are happening that echo what the Green Books were trying to prevent. If anything, I want people to know how important it is to have the freedom to go where you want to.

Parks and Rec Recap Season 2

In season two of Parks and Rec, we get a lot more action than in season one. In the first episode of this season, Leslie thinks it would be really cute to marry to penguins. However, the two penguins happen to be male. This causes an uproar in Pawnee and many of the citizens want Leslie to resign. The Townspeople get over this eventually as Leslie starts to embrace the fact that she married to male penguins. Leslie and Tom plan a stakeout when Leslie finds out that her best friend Ann is dating her ex-boyfriend Mark. The next episode includes a Pawnee beauty pageant. April joins the pageant when she realizes that the prize for winning is $600. Leslie and Tom are both Judges for this pageant. Tom wants the basic "pretty and pretty dumb" girl to win but Leslie wants a girl named Susan to win. The pretty girl ends up winning the pageant and April quits halfway through when she figures out that the prize is not in cash. It is a gift card to a fencing company. Leslie's date with a police officer named Dave is approaching fast and she is very nervous. Ann helps her by taking her on a practice date and it turns out to be absolutely terrible. In episode 5, Venezuelan people come to Pawnee because Pawnee and Boraqua are sister cities. They visitors treat Leslie like garbage and she blows up on them. The local government has a competition for choosing a new mural for city hall. The parks department comes up with a combination of each members ideas for a single mural and turns out terribly. The gang goes on a hunting trip and Ron gets shot in the head on accident because Tom tried to shoot a bird. Tom gets a divorce for his green card marriage. Dave and Leslie break up and Leslie starts dating Ann's friend Justin. Ron wins a woman of the year award. The gang has 94 meetings in one day because April thought that March 31st wasn't a real day. Chris Traeger and Ben Wyatt are introduced. Come back next week for the season three recap.

2019 Ford Mustang GT500

      The new Ford Mustangs that are coming out this year are saving society from new electric cars.  The Ford Shelby Mustang has always been an American classic and to match the power of the Dodge chargers and Challengers Ford is putting some power in this new car.  The Mustangs of the last few years have not had to big of engines in typically 2.3, 3.7, and 5 liter supercharged engines.  These engines still produce a good amount of horsepower but not close to the new model.  The reason Ford is doing this because it is the 50th anniversary of the Ford Bullitt.  The engine sizes and options have not been released but it will be a V8 and have over 700 horsepower.  700 horsepower for a production car is quite impressive.  In the last few years Mustangs have been way cheaper the Dodge muscle cars so hopefully the New Mustangs are still cheaper than their competitors, but they will have the same horsepower and performance.  Car lovers are very excited about this news and are ready for the release of these cars.

what music inspires you?

The Times asked 10 fashion designers what tunes have persuaded their creative vision. How would you answer that question, if someone were to ask you? What music inspires you? You may find it hard to answer these questions if you've never put much thought into it. Rebecca Taylor gave her opinion on the subject. she said "All the songs that are on my playlist remind me of summertime, in the car driving with the windows down and music blaring. The songs are optimistic and put you in the mood for vacation or in a tropical place, a bright but laid-back vibe". Tracy Reese then states, "I like listening to thoughtful, layered, well-crafted songs: both deeply felt and expressed or insanely upbeat and motivating. The creative process of these artists inspires my own creative process, keeping me motivated and keeping me focussed on expressing my dreams." Now think about it, what music do you normally listen to and why? I personally like to listen to songs that I listened to growing up, it reminds me of the good times and brings back good memories.

NFL Playoffs

The NFL Playoffs started 2 weeks ago in the Wild Card round. The matchups in the Wild Card round were Titans v.s. Chiefs, Bills v.s. Jaguars, Falcons v.s. Rams, and Panthers v.s. Saints. The teams that were on the bye, which means a week off typically are the Eagles, Vikings, Steelers, and the Patriots. Then in the Divisional round, there was a blowout by the Patriots when they played the Titans. They handed the Titans a 35-14 loss. The Jags and the Steelers were in a battle to the end. The Steelers came roaring back in the Fourth Quarter, but it was just too late Blake Bortles (Jags QB) had a good performance. The Eagles and Falcons kicked off were only Matt Ryan (Falcons QB) had started nine playoff games while his counterpart had only one career playoff start, but in the end, the world saw Nick Foles and the Eagles win 15-10. This led up to one of the best games I have ever seen being the Saints versus the Vikings. The Vikings controlled the whole first half. The second half the Saints came stomping back. The score was 20-14 Vikings lead when Drew Brees threw a short pass for a touchdown, with a made extra point. So now the score was 21-20 the Saints. This is where stuff hit the fan. With 1:29 left in the game the Vikings kicker hit a 53-yard field goal to make the score 23-21 Vikings lead. Then like a clutch Quarterback Drew Brees is he went right down the field with 29 seconds left and lined up his kicker for a 43-yard field goal. The score was 24-23 Saints. I was watching this game as I was on the edge of my seat when they hit that field I was upset. Then miraculously Case Keenum threw a pass to the deep right sideline trying to set up a field goal, but instead, the Saints defender fell down and Stefon Diggs the man who caught the football went 61-yards for the touchdown scoring with zero ticks left on the clock. With the Vikings being victorious 29-24 talk about exciting. This week in the AFC Championship you will see the Jags go into Foxborough trying to knock off a future Hall of Famer Tom Brady. Then on the NFC side, you will see two rising QB's take on each team's violent defenses.

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Klowetter's NBA GM- Dallas Mavericks

If I was the General Manager of the NBA team the Dallas Mavericks I would make big changes to take them to the NBA finals, and win a championship. As the General Manager, my first move would be moving Dirk Nowitzki to the bench and restricting his minutes. I would then move Dwight Powell into the starting lineup to help him find his potential. My next order of business would be trading Nerlens Noel when he returns healthy. Nerlens Noel could get the Dallas Mavericks a solid role player. The Dallas Mavericks would have a starting lineup of Dennis Smith Jr, Wesley Matthews, Harrison Barnes, Dwight Powell, and Maxi Klieber. They have strong role players coming off the bench in Seth Curry, Dorian Finney Smith, Dirk Nowitzki, Salah Mejiri, and Yogi Ferrell. These many pieces I believe could lead the team to the playoffs when they develop chemistry and find their groove. Obviously, Western Conference teams are gonna have problems making the Finals because of the powerhouse in Golden State. The Mavericks would have the chance but it would be a challenge. The Dallas Mavericks have taken a downfall in since the 2011 championship but I believe with a good roster and good management they could be a contender and win another one.

Clippers VS Rockets

On January 15, 2017, in Chris Paul's return to Los Angeles things got a little out of hand. It was a matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Houston Rockets. From the start, there was physical play from both sides of the court. The game just kept escalating and things started to get cheap and uncalled for from both sides. This involved Blake Griffin and the Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni to get physical and start screaming at each other. Both sides were runnings their mouths and getting physical. Trevor Ariza ended up ripping a gaping hole in Blake Griffin's leg sleeve. Then Blake Griffin saved a ball from out of bounds and threw it directly at Eric Gordon's head.  Eventually, Blake Griffin and Trevor Ariza were thrown out of the game. The Clippers eventually won  113-102. After the game though Chris Paul led his teammates James Harden, Trevor Ariza, and Gerald Green through a backdoor entrance to the Clippers locker room. Apparently, they were banging on the door and saying they wanted Austin Rivers. The LAPD was eventually called and the NBA is running an investigation on the incident. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, there will be no shortage of punishment to the people involved in this incident.

WWE

The Chairman of Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment is Vincent Kennedy McMahon. He has developed a company where you entertain the audience with promos and matches. WWE is a company that was founded on January 7, 1952. The company was previously called Worldwide Wrestling Federation. They had to change it because of copyright laws. There are two shows, one is called Monday Night Raw and Smackdown Live is on Tuesday from 8 to 10 p.m. and it is on USA network. Raw is on USA at 8 to 11 p.m The company has some notable wrestlers that you might know- John Cena, Triple H, The Rock, The Miz, and Ric Flair. The Undertaker is known for his streak that happened at Wrestlemania. His streak was the longest in a while.  WWE is known for some of their greatest pay-per-views like Wrestlemania, Royal Rumble, Summerslam, and Elimination Chamber. Some key factors of the Attitude era were there was profanity and other nonsense. With a lot of kids now watching WWE they have made the show more kid-friendly. Some of the newer wrestlers that I enjoy is Braun Strowman, Kevin Owens, and Finn Balor. Braun Strowman is on Raw with Finn Balor. WWE is one of the wealthiest companies around.

E. Coli Breakout

         Seven new cases of E. Coli were reported on January 10th.  The total number of cases in the U.S is now up to 24 victims.  These 24 cases have been reported in 15 different states.  Two of the victims have been hospitalized with kidney failure and one patient has even died.  The cause for the outbreak have been narrowed down to leafy vegetables such as cabbage and spinach.  This disease is not only in the United States but around the same number of cases have been reported in Canada.  E. Coli is a deadly disease that targets the whole body but its effects are on the digestive system.  The sickness usually last for about five to seven days but it can turn into Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome which is life threatening.   The disease is common in the young and elderly who have weak immune systems.  To be safe make sure you wash and cook your foods properly and keep good hygiene.  Keep up to date to see the latest development in the E. Coli outbreak.

Dude Perfect

Dude Perfect is a group of Christian fun-loving guys that make trick shots and have friendly battles. The group is a YouTube sensation. Dude Perfect has 24 million subscribers and over 4 billion views. Tyler Toney, Cody Jones, Garrett Hilbert, and the twins Coby and Corey Cotton make up the group, also sometimes we see a panda. That is right, a panda. These guys met in college at Texas A&M. Dude Perfect was formed when they all met at a church bible study. The group got together about 8 years ago. The leader is Tyler Toney. He is supported by the four other guys. Their videos range from stereotypes to battles to trick shots. There is a video where they break a whole bunch of crazy world records. Some of the videos that I personally like are Gym Stereotypes, Pickup Basketball Stereotypes, and the Editor Edition. This group of guys just show so much passion and integrity for what they do. They do so many trick shots sometimes it is like, "Wow, how do they do it?" You can go enjoy these videos like myself on YouTube. In the search bar just look up Dude Perfect an abundant supply of these crazy un-real trick shots will pop up and you can enjoy!!!

Below are my favorites

Editors Edition: https://youtu.be/xPxbrHMHgNE 

Pickup Basketball: https://youtu.be/0gWxHFMog9w 

Gym Stereotypes: https://youtu.be/nU4EJfX2aXE

Is Water Wet?

     Is water wet? A simple question that makes people think. But just seems to be no logical answer with different opinions about the subject. There probably is one out there but we may never know. Here are a few reasons out of a hundred to why it is yes or no. 

     Few reasons why people would say yes: 

• Wetness is our description of what we feel when we put our hand in water. Saying water is wet is like saying that wood is hard or fire is hot. 
• When a kid goes outside, a parent would tell them not to get their shoes or feet wet. You would instantly think to not get in water or mud. 

     Few reasons why people would say no: 

• When you jump into a pool, you are not wet until you come above the surface and come in contact with air, therefore water is not wet. Things become wet after it's been "touched" by water not while it is being "touched". 
• Wet is what you would use to describe the feeling of water, not what it is. 

              What do you think?

The Reptilian Elite

There have been many popular conspiracy theories about the government, and a ton of other touchy subjects. One of my favorite conspiracy theories is called "The Reptilian Elite." The reptilian elite is a group of "Blood-drinking, flesh-eating, shape-shifting extraterrestrial reptilian humanoids with only one objective in their cold-blooded little heads: to enslave the human race." If this doesn't sound crazy enough, here's the kicker, they are already here! A lot of the people that believe in the reptilian elite believe that this group includes people such as Hitler, terrorists, actors/actresses, and musicians. When you really think about it, the reptilian elite doesn't seem too impossible. The human race knows very little about the rest of the universe so really anything is possible. There are countless articles on the internet on how to spot a member of the reptilian elite. Some of these warning signs of giant lizard people are somewhat obvious by the people having "predominance of green or hazel eyes that change color like a chameleon, but also blue eyes," "piercing eyes," and "psychic abilities." Now, these warning signs of being a giant lizard might seem far-fetched, but again, anything is possible. Always look for warning signs if you think you know someone that might be a giant lizard person.

Why Steph Curry should win his 3rd MVP

Steph Curry has shown how great he can truly be especially in the 2014-2015 and 2016-2017 seasons where he had captured the MVP award back to back times and once unanimously which he is the only player in the history in the NBA to do such a thing. Last season was a "down" year for Curry because the slivering Kevin Durant decided to join the Warriors in free agency as his contract ended in Oklahoma City. Durant Received much hatred from this decision along with I, I believe he should never came to hold down Curry like he had done so in the previous season. Despite the critics saying how Curry had such a down year he still had a booming 25.3 PPG, 6.6 APG, and 4.5 RPG. 25.3 PPG, almost 2 more points than when he previously won his first MVP. Despite not winning the award, it was awarded to Russell Westbrook who averaged a triple double for the season. Starting on a clean slate the 2017-2018 is Steph Curry's year to shine and he has done just that so far by averaging 27.9 Points per game 6.4 Assist per game and 5.2 Rebounds per game. This is not even his full expertise being shown because of his teams success he hardly ever plays in the 4th quarter. Steph Curry has the most 30 points through 3 quarters in NBA history. Recently coming off a mostoruos 45 point game in just 29 minutes! Could you just imagine how many points he would average if he were able to play in the 4th quarter? Steph Curry should be the next MVP! Currently in 5th place in the MVP ladder, he can go up 4 more spots and capture his 3rd MVP award!!

Oregon vs. Gas

As if we don't have bigger things to worry about, Orgean is freaking out about having to pump their own gas. It all started on January 1st when a new law was passed saying that the people of Orgean can and will pump their own gas. The thing is, it's not at all gas stations, only stand-alone gas stations with 40,000 residents or less. A local news station KTVL did a poll to see how the Oregonians felt about the law, the poll showed that many were not happy. One Oregonian, in particular, said "Many people are not capable of knowing how to pump gas and the hazards of not doing it correctly. Besides, I don't want to go to work smelling of gas when I get it on my hands or clothes. I agree very bad idea." There were many other comments adding on to that about how it is a bad idea. So, in other words, the other 48 states that pump their own gas and manage to not get it all over themselves and avoid hazardous things from happening, that's okay according to the Oregonians. But they forbid to be seen pumping their own gas. So, the rest of the states will continue to pump their own gas and Oregonians will continue fighting for someone to do it for them.

The Truth Behind Fidget Spinners

Remember the epidemic of fidget spinners that swept across the country? How they were banned wide-spread across the country? There's a valid reason they became so popular and it lies in the brain. Fidget spinners easily became 2017's top-selling toy but also antidote for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and autism. It distracts your mind and helps you focus on a task at hand. 


The way it works is, while spinning the momentum device between your fingers, it provides a pleasing sensory experience. It calms your nerves, promises greater concentration levels, and inspires you to be more creative. 


But.. That's all been proven to be a lie. 

"Using a spinner-like gadget is more likely to serve as a distraction than a benefit for individuals with ADHD," said Mark Rapport, a clinical psychologist at the University of Central Florida who has studied the benefits of movement on attention in people with ADHD.

Kid's attention spans have degraded over time while using fidget spinners.

Parks and Rec Recap Season one

Parks and Rec is a comedy show with seven seasons and about 20 episodes per season. All of the main characters in the show work for the parks and rec department of their local government in "Pawnee" Indiana. Leslie Knope is the deputy director of the department, Ron Swanson is the director, Tom Haverford is the administrator, April Ludgate is an intern, Donna Meagle is the office manager, Ann Perkins is a nurse at the local hospital, Andy Dwyer is her boyfriend, and Mark Brandanawicz is a city planner who designs parks and other public buildings. The first season of Parks and Rec basically sets up the show just like any other show. Because of this, it is not very exciting and can get somewhat boring. However, the comedy in the show makes up for the lack of action. In the first episode, Ann Perkins comes to Leslie to change a pit next to her house into a park because Andy fell into the pit and broke both of his legs. Leslie then continues to put together a subcommittee to fix the pit. Since the first season only has six episodes, there is not a lot to talk about in this week's Parks and Rec Season Recap.

Net Neutrality

If you follow the news or if you are active on social media then you have definitely heard of Net Neutrality. Many people do not understand what it means and how big the impact would be on your life. Net Neutrality is the ban of internet providers such as Verizon and Sprint from limiting your ability to use anything involving internet. Ajit Pai is a Trump appointee who is leading a push to get rid of Net Neutrality. The argument to get rid of it is still being discussed but the odds are in the people's favor and that Net Neutrality will not be changed.

The Ball Family Update

Some of you may heard about Lavar Ball, in my personal opinion, he is the smartest man alive right now. The Ball family is an outraging topic with Liangelo's detainment happening, Tina's health, Lonzo's finally doing well in the NBA, Lamelo is a professional, and Lavar's extraordinary way to get his kids to the NBA. Lavar has a plan to get all of his kids on the Lakers. Lavar recently said in a Sportscenter exclusive "That his boys will be on the Lakers in 2020." This would put Lamelo, Liangelo, and Lonzo all back together on the same team for the first time since high school. Lavar has said for two years now that he would get all his kids on the Lakers. He was right about Lonzo, but how about the other two? Liangleo was attending UCLA, but then when the team went to China he was indicted for theft. He was later let go by the  Chinese government. He now plays overseas with his brother Lamelo. Lamelo is only 16 and he is a professional overseas with Liangelo on Vytautas, which is in Lithuania. Lamelo is the one who scored 92 points in a high school game. Now to Tina, she is doing so much better from her stroke she had a while back. She is back to supporting her boys playing ball. For a weekly update just check out Ball in the Family on Youtube every Sunday at 8pm eastern.

Boys/Girls Results in Opening Round of Conference Tournament

To kick off the 95th annual Allen County Athletic Conference Tournament for the boys and the 44th annual for the girls, the Southern Wells Lady Raiders and the men's team traveled to Jay County for the first round of the tournament. The Lady Raiders fell to the Jay County Lady Patriots by a final score of 62-31. The boys game followed the girls and the boys didn't get off to a hot start yet again with the score at the end of the first quarter being 7-0. The second quarter was better for the Raiders as they only allowed 6 points to their 11 scored going into halftime with a score of 13-11 Jay County up. At the end of the 3rd quarter, the score was Southern Wells had 25 to Jay County's 28. The final quarter the Raiders had to begin fouling so the final score was the Patriots with 43 and the Raiders with 35. The Lady Raiders and Men's Raiders will be back in action on Saturday at Bluffton High School. The Lady Raiders will square off with the Lady Tigers and the men will face off against the South Adams Starfires.

Where Does Everything In The Bermuda Triangle Go?

Many of us know that in 1945 on December 15th, flight 19 which was carrying bombers disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. So where did it go? Well everyone has their own thoughts about it. To start off, the Bermuda Triangle is in the Atlantic Ocean, it is believed to have special powers. Big ships and huge aircraft have disappeared out of nowhere. Many people like to define it as the devil's triangle.  Many believe that the Bermuda Triangle might have something to do with supernatural reasoning due to the fact that no one is able to trace anything that disappears. Greek mythology has its own stories for why this occurs. Applications like anti-gravity devices and other weird technologies of the region of Atlantis are believed to be responsible for the mysterious disappearing of ships and aircraft. One reason to why it is found to be supernatural dates back to 1918. The USS Cyclops was carrying a crew of 309 people. It then disappeared and some believe that the natural disasters were reasons behind the mishap. Since no one is able to actually find out where these people are going, we can only decide for ourselves. There is no natural phenomenon to explain the disappearing. Thus it will continue to be based on supernatural powers.