There exists a common conception amongst those who own high end personal computers: building one from parts is almost always better than purchasing one pre made. They attribute this to many factors, including customization ability, aesthetic superiority, and especially cost effectiveness. Members of the gaming communities and especially the ‘PC Master Race’ tout these … [Read more...] about Personal Computer Architecture: An Analysis of Shifting Costs
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if the tuna dies, everything else dies, and then the PICs lose their jobs, but we don’t seem to care
Tuna is incredibly and understandably popular. It is the basis of so many yummy and nutritious foods all over the world, ranging, for example in the United States, from tuna salad sandwiches to upscale tuna sushi. Be it from a can or a slab at the sushi counter, tuna has a global appeal, and the demand is only growing. Although new trends in fishing and aquaculture allow more … [Read more...] about if the tuna dies, everything else dies, and then the PICs lose their jobs, but we don’t seem to care
The Music Industrialist: Music Modernization Act
In the ten years since its debut, Spotify has, for better or for worse, redefined the music industry and the economic landscape for budding musicians, along with its competitors. In January, publishing company Wixen sued Spotify for 1.6 billion dollars for allegedly failing to obtain licenses for the music of numerous prominent artists, and Congress has finally begun to … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: Music Modernization Act
The Music Industrialist: An Introduction
In the 21st century, nearly every medium of art consumption has changed. Movie theaters and television have largely given way to streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon, while CDs and digital downloads have similarly been forsaken in favor of Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. Because of the prevalence of DIY, independent releases, musicians have been hit harder … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: An Introduction
Chinese Restaurants in American Culture
Chinese restaurants are ubiquitous in the United States, the image of Chinese takeout pervades in American culture. So how is it, that such a different culture from across the world has found its cuisine all across the American continent, while others have been here longer but remain clustered in certain regions. A long, winding history brought Chinese restaurants to their … [Read more...] about Chinese Restaurants in American Culture