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Edgar Allan Poe: Analysis and History
Edgar Allen Poe is a poet as mysterious as he is famous. Read below for a history of Poe's life, an Edgar Allen Poe timeline, and analysis of three of Poe's best poems.
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10 Rappers With Real Criminal Records
Many rappers claim they are criminals, but most are just speaking metaphors. However, some have real criminal records. Read on to learn about 10 rappers with criminal pasts.
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Kendrick Lamar Sucks. J Cole Sucks. Mainstream Hip-hop Sucks. Let's Talk About It.
Kendrick and Cole are great rappers but weak poets. To be revolutionary and live up to their potential, both artists, and hip-hop at large, need to craft more relevant and directed messages.
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Poems about America (pt. 1) | Poetry from the Road, San Francisco to New Orleans
I wrote these poems during the drive from the San Francisco Bay Area to New York City. This collection covers my journey from the Bay to New Orleans.
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How to Journal Like a Reporter: an Artist's Guide to Taking Notes
Are you having a hard time translating your ideas into results? Do you struggle with taking notes, or wish you were better at keeping a journal? Read on for an artist's guide to journaling.
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Kendrick Lamar vs. J. Cole: The Best Rapper Alive, #BlackLivesMatter, and the The Politics of Hip-hop
J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar are friends and two of the hottest rappers around, but this is hip-hop and hip hop is about competition. Who is the best rapper alive, Cole or Kendrick, and why?
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Pros and Cons of Working Retail: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of a Retail Job
So, you want to work retail? Working a retail counter or store floor is a very common and easy to land first job, but has it's drawbacks and limitations.
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Pros and Cons of Being a Resident Assistant (RA): The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Working in Residential Life
So, you want to be an RA? For many college students, the Residential Assistant (or RA) Position can be an ideal job, but the title comes with some major drawbacks to consider.
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Pros and Cons of Waiting Tables: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Working in a Restaurant
So, you want to be a restaurant server? Waiting tables and working in restaurants is very popular work that may be easy for some job seekers to come by, but the job isn't all fun and games.
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Pros and Cons of Pedi-cabbing: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Driving a Pedicab
So, you want to drive a pedicab? Pedi-cabbing is an interesting and unique way to make a buck, but there are plenty of drawbacks to taking up rickshawing and this job is NOT easy money.
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Beginner's Guide to Hot Tub Hopping
Even if you don't own a hot tub, there are plenty of easy and legal ways to enjoy this relaxing hobby. This guide covers your options for legal hot tub hopping.
I am a blogger, writer, social entrepeneur, arm chair advocate, mentee, mentor, musician, and free lance dabler in all things. I write about music and movies, as well politics, philosophy, society, biking, career advice, and anything else that strikes my fancy. And some times I write poems or sing songs.
About my past: I was born in Montana, and raised in a very non-conventional way by a group of hippies in the woods. They taught me to love music and think oddly from a very young age.
About my present: After succesfully completing a year of service with City Year, San Jose, an AmeriCorps Program, and following my achievement of an undergraduate degree in Politics at UCSC, I have worked on transitioning into the freelance world. I write (a lot) of articles, maintain/manage and contribute to several websites, run a non-profit based around education t continue me AmeriCorps service, drive a pedi-cab, and work for a start-up, among other freelance things.
About my future: I will continue developing my non-profit, the East San Jose Bicycle Cooperative, work on publishing a book, and apply to Law School (someday) in the near future.