Why I am atheist and straight edge..?

Imagine life. In all its glory.

 Its ups, its downs. Its brights, its darks.

A true work of art.

It’s like the Mona Lisa, or the Sistine Chapel. Beautiful.If you decided you didn’t like the bright parts, and wanted to darken them, or hated the darks, and wanted to lighten them, you’d fuck up the glorious awesome painting that is life. You wouldn’t be seeingthe painting the way nature intended.But this isn’t a great metaphor. If I were to fuck up the Mona, Everyone would be fucked up. That’s not how personal morality works.Life is like the Beatles. Fucking. Brilliant.Hands down, pristine form of pop music. You really can’t get better than the Beatles.Some people like the Beatles so much, they want to cover them. They’ll do a Pop-Punk version of Hey Jude, or a dance Remix of I am the Walrus, and that’sall good, if you’re into that sort of thing.Me, I am a Beatles Purist. I love to listen to the Beatles entire discography, no remixes, or covers. They made it right.You are free to listen to the covers if you want. I’m not gonna stop you, but trust me, the original is better. See, you can listen to the covers, and I can listen to the originals, because the original is still there. I can do mine, you can do yours.But if you decide that your indie-post-modern-hipster-rap-folk-autotune cover of Hey Jude, with most words changed, and with one verse left out entirely isthe Best version of the song, and try and destroy the original, so we all have to listen to your crazy cover, we’re gonna have problems. I’m not trying to stop all covers, I’m just trying to enjoy life the way it was supposed to be.So you can have your religion, and your smokes, and your beer, I will not partake. But if you force any of these on me, We’ll have problems.

P.S : SxE: No Poison. *Religion Poisons Everything*

Drugs, dopes and devastations ruining careers in Sports

Being a renowned sports star is not a matter of joke. Uneven schedules, maintaining fitness, handling pressure and putting in one’s 100% everytime all at once make it somewhat a task. Some take help from seniors to manage things, but some just take a wrong turn to end up their career prematured faling prey to different odds, including drugs or alcohol. Neither are these things allowed for sports person to intake, nor do they prove to be helping. Amongst many careers that got destroyed due to thesecurses of science, here are 15 names who never revived their past glory

15. Art Schlichter

The legendary American football quarterback,who could make it real big with his talent, ended up early and how? The player got horribly addicted to drugs and eventually went on to steal money to support his addiction and ended up in jail.

14. Steve Howe

A name that the Baseball world can never forget is Steve Howe. He got addicted to various banned substances and was a frequent visitor of rehabs. Things went worseand he had to call it a quit very early. His death was as mysterious as his deeds as he died of his truck flipping over, filled with drugs.

13. Allen Iverson

A basketball player, who became the favourite of a lot just to end all up in a mess. Engaged in drugs and gambling issues, he bade goodbye to his promising career as early as in the mid thirties.

12. Vin Baker

 He got inducted into the National Basketball Association and then it was all about alcoholism. The champ kept on boozing frantically and put on weight losing his quickness and ended up having a much underrated career.

11. Len Bias

One of the finest basketball players, Len Bias’career was gone even before anyone could do anything about it, as he died of cocaine overdose suddenly after being drafted for Boston Celtics, at the early age of 23.

10. John Daly

A pretty successful golfer as he was, Daly could have earned a lot more respect and acheivements after his name just opposite tohow he is considered. The talented golfer ended his career getting more than addicted to excessive alcohol.

9. Ben Johnson

After winning 2 silver medals in commonwealth games, a bronze and a gold in olympics, Johnson had to return all his accreditions after he was detected positive ina doping test run after his gold medal win. Though he later tried to make a comeback, the Canadian athlete was again busted of doping.

8. Marian Jones

Another similar story came from this athlete from United States while despite of having a brilliant career ruined it all by herself by taking enhancing drugs. She won many silverand gold medals in world meets but had to return them all after being accused and proved of doping charges.

7. George Best

Known for his superb skills with football, George Best could actually become the best but probably just fell short. The Manchester United legend took alcohol so seriously that itprimarily left him with loans and eventually cost him his life.

6. Diego Maradona

Though considered as one of the best players, Maradona is believed to have achieved even more and done many more wonders with the football if he hadn’t been involved so much into drugs and alcohol. Thelegend got banned from play during the 1994 post failing a drug test and also had serious health issues for his cocaine intake.

5. David Murray

The son of West Indies cricketing legend Sir Everton Weekes, the one to reach 1000 runs the fastest in test cricket. He was a fantastic keeper himself who could play more than the 19 tests and 10 ODIs that he played. At the early age of 12, he got addicted to cigarettes, which went on to getting addicted to marijuana and cocaine.He was soon replaced by Jeff Dujon, after which he decided to go on a rebel tour to South Africa. This tour cost him a lifetime ban. He was later found peddling drugs for his living.

4. Jesse Ryder

After missing many team meetings and practices due to overdose of alcohol, Ryder got a ban from cricket after testing positive for drugs. A prolific batsman as he was, he tried to make a comeback but again failed because of his injuries which are suspected to be affecting more because of the drug andalcohol abuses.

3. Maurice Odumbe

The game changer for Kenyan cricket, who was being considered as the best the side could produce during his starting days, failed miserably as he made his progress more towards drug addiction. Odumbe eventually left cricket and limelight and became bankrupt. Recently caught up, he confessed to be living like a beggar.215. Art SchlichterThe legendary American football quarterback,who could make it real big with his talent, ended up early and how? The player got horribly addicted to drugs and eventually went on to steal money to support his addiction and ended up in jail.14. Steve HoweA name that the Baseball world can never forget is Steve Howe. He got addicted to various banned substances and was a frequent visitor of rehabs. Things went worseand he had to call it a quit very early. His death was as mysterious as his deeds as he died of his truck flipping over, filled with drugs.13. Allen IversonA basketball player, who became the favourite of a lot just to end all up in a mess. Engaged in drugs and gambling issues, he bade goodbye to his promising career as early as in the mid thirties.12. Vin Baker He got inducted into the National Basketball Association and then it was all about alcoholism. The champ kept on boozing frantically and put on weight losing his quickness and ended up having a much underrated career.11. Len BiasOne of the finest basketball players, Len Bias’career was gone even before anyone could do anything about it, as he died of cocaine overdose suddenly after being drafted for Boston Celtics, at the early age of 23.10. John DalyA pretty successful golfer as he was, Daly could have earned a lot more respect and acheivements after his name just opposite tohow he is considered. The talented golfer ended his career getting more than addicted to excessive alcohol.9. Ben JohnsonAfter winning 2 silver medals in commonwealth games, a bronze and a gold in olympics, Johnson had to return all his accreditions after he was detected positive ina doping test run after his gold medal win. Though he later tried to make a comeback, the Canadian athlete was again busted of doping.8. Marian JonesAnother similar story came from this athlete from United States while despite of having a brilliant career ruined it all by herself by taking enhancing drugs. She won many silverand gold medals in world meets but had to return them all after being accused and proved of doping charges.7. George BestKnown for his superb skills with football, George Best could actually become the best but probably just fell short. The Manchester United legend took alcohol so seriously that itprimarily left him with loans and eventually cost him his life.6. Diego MaradonaThough considered as one of the best players, Maradona is believed to have achieved even more and done many more wonders with the football if he hadn’t been involved so much into drugs and alcohol. Thelegend got banned from play during the 1994 post failing a drug test and also had serious health issues for his cocaine intake.5. David MurrayThe son of West Indies cricketing legend Sir Everton Weekes, the one to reach 1000 runs the fastest in test cricket. He was a fantastic keeper himself who could play more than the 19 tests and 10 ODIs that he played. At the early age of 12, he got addicted to cigarettes, which went on to getting addicted to marijuana and cocaine.He was soon replaced by Jeff Dujon, after which he decided to go on a rebel tour to South Africa. This tour cost him a lifetime ban. He was later found peddling drugs for his living.4. Jesse RyderAfter missing many team meetings and practices due to overdose of alcohol, Ryder got a ban from cricket after testing positive for drugs. A prolific batsman as he was, he tried to make a comeback but again failed because of his injuries which are suspected to be affecting more because of the drug andalcohol abuses.3. Maurice OdumbeThe game changer for Kenyan cricket, who was being considered as the best the side could produce during his starting days, failed miserably as he made his progress more towards drug addiction. Odumbe eventually left cricket and limelight and became bankrupt. Recently caught up, he confessed to be living like a beggar.2. Mariano PuertaA promising tennis player with rankings below 20 fall prey to doping as he was testedpositive to after 2005 French open and eventually lost all the money and ranking points he acquired. He got a ban for eight years as punishment which marked the end of his career.1. Lance ArmstrongBut the most devastating story definitely came from Lance Armstrong. The winner of 7tour-de-France titles, Olympic bronze and a huge fanbase for making a comeback from cancer and emerging as a champion, Lance disheartened the world while he admitted of doping before the events. This made him get untitled of all his wins mentioned earlier and remarked an unexpected dawn to a cycling legend.

2. Mariano Puerta

A promising tennis player with rankings below 20 fall prey to doping as he was testedpositive to after 2005 French open and eventually lost all the money and ranking points he acquired. He got a ban for eight years as punishment which marked the end of his career.

1. Lance Armstrong

But the most devastating story definitely came from Lance Armstrong. The winner of 7tour-de-France titles, Olympic bronze and a huge fanbase for making a comeback from cancer and emerging as a champion, Lance disheartened the world while he admitted of doping before the events. This made him get untitled of all his wins mentioned earlier and remarked an unexpected dawn to a cycling legend.

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Effect of alcohol on brain

Alcohol acts as a depressant to your central nervous system, which means whenyou drink it your brain cells communicate ata slower rate than normal. The limbic system of your brain, which controls emotions such as anxiety and fear, is also affected.As the function of your limbic system decreases, your inhibitions may disappear and you may become more outgoing and social.The functioning of your prefrontal cortex, a brain region associated with reasoning and judgment, also slows when you drink alcohol, leading to more impulsive behaviorand (combined) sometimes-poor judgment.At lower doses your body can still function under the influence of alcohol, but as the dose increases, so too do its effects. As you drink more, your behavior and judgmentwill become increasingly uninhibited, and your cerebellum, which plays a role in muscle activity, will also be impacted.This is why, as you become more inebriated, you may lose your balance, feel dizzy and definitely shouldn’t attempt to drive.At high doses, the neurons in your brain that control your heart rate and breathing may slow down their communication to the point that your breathing stops completely, leading to death.

Alcohol Leads to Different Effects in Different People
The same alcoholic beverage, whether it be a glass of wine or mixed cocktail, affects each person differently. Your body weight, ratio of muscle and fat, health status and even your genetic makeup will affect how much alcohol enters your bloodstream.Whether or not you’re eating will also affect this, as food in your stomach tends to reduce alcohol absorption. Interestingly, even your mood can affect how you feel when drinking alcohol, as it tends to make abad moodworse.Your mindset also plays a role, with research showing that even drinking “fake” alcohol can make people feel tipsy.

Alcohol is also the most commonly usedaddictivesubstance in the U.S. It’s estimated that 1 in 12 Americans suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence while several million engage in risky binge drinking patterns.

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Straight edge bands

In the late 1970s and early 1980s a group of bands and kids began something that grew into amovement. It would become a movement that would outlive many of their involvement in the music and the scene. Minor Threat wrote song “Straight Edge” in 1980 and a name was given to what would become a movement. The basic beliefs that drugs and alcohol were not needed and should be rejected. That one should live against the grain of popular society and live by rules and standards from themselves and not theones dictated by society. Influenced by Minor Threat and other Washington DC bands like the Teen Idles and SOA, the Boston bands SS Decontrol and DYS took the words to heart and expanded on them and expanding Straight Edge’spresence within the growing hardcore music genre.

Best old school Straight edge bands

Minor threat

Minor Threat was an American hardcore punk band, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1980 and disbanded in 1983. The band was relatively short-lived, but had a strong influence on the hardcore punk scene, both stylistically and in establishing a “do it yourself” (DIY) ethic for music distributionand concert promotion. Members: Ian MacKaye, Brian Baker, Jeff Nelson, Lyle Preslar, Steve Hansgen
Gorilla biscuits

Gorilla Biscuits is a New York-based hardcore punk band consisting of Anthony “Civ” Civarelli, Walter Schreifels, Arthur Smilios, Alex Brown and Luke Abbey.7 Seconds7 Seconds is an American hardcore punk band from Reno, Nevada. Formed on January 17, 1980 by two sets of brothers; the Marvelli brothers, Kevin Seconds and Steve Youth in combination with the Borghino brothers, Tom Munist and Dim Menace.
Youth of Today

Youth of Today is an American hardcore punk band, initially active from 1985 to 1990 before reforming in 2010.Ten Yard Fight, Slapshot, Judge, Project-X, Straight Ahead, Turning Point, Chain of strength…
Best new Straight edge bands

Casey Jones

Casey Jones was a straight edge hardcore band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band consisted ofmembers from Evergreen Terrace and Anchors Away. Former members: Josh James (vocals), Caleb James (drums), James Siboni – bass; EvanJudd (guitar), John Howard (guitar), Jason Southwell (guitar), Josh Smith (bass).Carry on, Give up the ghost, XFilesX, Vitamin X, Wasted Time, Soul Swallower, Monster X, RiteousJams, RAMBO, Outbreak, Internal Affairs…

Songs about straight edge life – part 2

This is the second part of songs about straight edge life. To find the first page , click on straight edge category of this blog.
6.Project X- Straight Edge Revenge

I’m as straight as the line that you sniff up your nose I’m as hard as the booze that you swill down your throat I’m as bad as the shit you breath into your lungs And I’ll fuck you up as fast as the pill on your tongue Straight edge revengeIn short, you don’t want to mess with Project X– both the band and the movie.
7.Good Clean Fun- Coll-Edge

You swore you’d be edge to eternity But now you’re pledging a fraternityHere’s an ode to the adage of “straight edge ’til 21” and partying in college.
8.International Superheroes of Hardcore- Captain Straight Edge

I am Captain Straight Edge and I am here to say All you evil drug dealers are gonna see theday where you go down If you smoke you choke You drink you stink I’ll shoot a laser beam at youNew Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert (formerly of Shai Hulud) assumes the roll of Captain Straight Edge for NFG’s hardcore side project. The band sings about important issues like wearing a seatbelt and superhero sellouts. Check out “the amazing breakdown” toward the end of the song.