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With his latest album covering everything from societal issues to extraterrestrial life(!), Nas remains consistent and proves that he is still one of the best.

"God's Son" and the "Snowman?" Their pairing is as compelling as it is surprising. However, it points to what one can only hope is a growing trend: Hip-Hop unity.

In 2008, 14 years after its initial release, Nas' debut album serves as the blueprint for any aspiring emcee hoping to create a classic.

These are some of the the "must-have" songs that the serious rapper fan must have in their collection.

Controversy reigns over diagnoses of High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. This article looks at why this is so, and the role that funding policy plays.

Is hip-hop dead? If so, who killed it? What does its demise mean for the average fan? How to bring it back!

Jay-Z holds a spot as one of hip-hop's most featured guests, recording with Coldplay on "Lost," on Rihanna's "Umbrella" and on T.I.'s "Swagga Like Us," among many others.

France is famous for its markets at any time of the year but something very special happens here during the Christmas period.

Ludacris presents his album as a stage show, with hits "One More Drink" featuring T-Pain, "Wish You Would" featuring T.I., and "What Them Girls Like" with Chris Brown.

Virtualization saves money on space and hardware. Reduced use of energy not only saves money but is ecological, too. Additionally, virtualization improves efficiency.

Single point of failure, powerful machines, lower performance, and specific applications, which can't be virtualized, are among the disadvantages of virtualization.

Hip Hop has always had a darker side and many are quick to write it off as completely negative, but is that interpretation of the genre's darker lyrics at all justified?

When it comes to virtualization technologies, the two major types are server virtualization and NAS virtualization. Learn more about them.

Joe Releases a new album today and hits the road Friday. It's time to check out the stats on the new album!

It all started with a pretty caramel girl named Superhead. This former video vixen made a confession that set the hip-hop community on fire.

The fact that virtualization is great doesn't mean that any virtualization solution works in any situation

With a supposed release from Dr. Dre, a controversial opus from Nas, and a highly-anticipated disc from Lil' Wayne, here are the essential hip-hop albums for 2008

Who is the best rapper alive? The answer to this question has been debated everywhere from the street corner to MTV. Vibe Magazine is hoping to set the record straight.

Long gone are the days of the aging rapper trying to remain relevant through fitted hats and sports jerseys, as the game is welcoming a new breed of MCs.

DMX made fans cringe in August when he cursed a Miami-Dade judge. The Yonkers, N.Y. MC also continued to whisk away memories of a once-stellar career in the process.

Michael Eric Dyson, the "hip hop intellectual," lives up to that moniker in "Know What I Mean?" Along the way, he makes some important observations about race and gender.

Polygraphs or lie detectors are most often associated with criminal investigations, but they are also used in the private sector under strict guidelines.

Music is life! So when asked about the best rap songs of all time, the challenge has to be met with enthusiam and careful consideration. Drum roll please...

Using sign language may be a way to help autistic kids develop communication skills and improve social interaction with others.

Over the last decade there has been a slow, but steady, rise in beer trends toward non-alcoholic beer. Some of these beers rate high in taste and drinkability.

Belly is praised for its realistic portrayal of street violence and redemption. There are still areas where the Hype Williams piece falls short of anything spectacular.

Contrary to the conclusions of some Christians, James does not divorce faith from works, nor does he maintain that salvation is attained solely by good works.

The Third Annual BET Awards which will take place this year again in Southern Hip-Hop hub Atlanta is to air on Thursday October 23rd.

Find out who belongs to the African-American Masonic group known as the Prince Hall Freemasons.

Tiny Ikaria offers a glimpse of what Greece was like before mass tourism arrived. The birthplace of Dionysos, God of wine, still intoxicates with its unspoilt charm

In the past, true fireproof and waterproof computer hard drives were reserved for high end installations. Now these disaster proof drives are available to home consumers.

The Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) has declared 2009 to be the 'Year of Science'.

Parents of children with Down Syndrome have many more decisions than picking a play group or a preschool.

The Game returns to rap with a powerful sound and strong list of guest stars to make this his best album yet.

Poker is one of the world's most favorite card games.

50 Cent is the master of the "art" of using controversy to elevate his career. But is his carnivorous nature overshadowing his music?

Alicia Keys' new album, "As I Am", reveals a more mature singer-songwriter ready to tackle the music world once more with her blend of hip-hop, R&B and Jazz.

Hip-hop recently discovered the auto-tuner, for better or worse. An innovation providing unique sound to a slumping genre; this tool has wrought mixed feelings.

Straight out of Decatur, 19-year-old rapper B.o.B is reshaping hip-hop and getting a lot of attention for it. What's so different about him? Read on, and then listen.

Michael T. Bailey's new book, "Special Education: A Parent’s Guide for Children’s Success," is an excellent summer read if you have a child with a disability...

Erica Dingman, age 30, found the perfect career for herself. She sells couture wedding dresses online, a business that was already established and proven profitable.

He produced hits for Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys. He's a hugely popular rap star in his own right. And when Kanye West blogs, people talk about it.

In "Tha Carter III" Lil Wayne produces both an incredibly peculiar and astoundingly good rap album

A "Slovak Mass and Easter Customs Breakfast." occurs each year at Prince of Peace parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Saturday prior to Palm Sunday.

VH1 has officially announced the five honorees for their 5th annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors," Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature, and Too $hort.

Although the genre is hardly at the peak of innovation and evolution, there are still plenty of reasons to be excited about hip hop.

Anorexia nervosa and Asperger's syndrome have a number of symptoms in common, and new research suggests that they may share some neurobiological common ground as well.

Omaha's Capes Comic Book Lounge celebrated its one-year anniversary on Saturday, August 22. Guest comic book artist Kevin Mellon, granted a face to face interview.

Finding out your partner has Asperger Syndrome can add extra stress on a marriage. With effort and understanding couples can make their relationship work.

Most cats don't experience any problems while giving birth, but there are a few situations that require veterinary intervention.