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Starting out her copy career in the architectural industry, AJ West has a decade of copywriting under her belt for a variety of mass media vehicles including magazines, websites, press kits, press releases, newsletters and requests for proposals. AJ has developed

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Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Street art and graffiti: 1 of 10
Making my way to work muddling through morning traffic and caffeinated bodies, I hardly take the time to notice my urban backdrop. Art is right before my very eyes and I have scarcely taken the time to appreciate it. But today is different. Today I am interviewing urban graffiti legend Joe DeRoche, founder of TPA. For those t... More..
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Travel destinations: Grenada: 1 of 5
Stone children slowly shape shifting into living reefs stand in a circle engulfed by the aquatic life of the tropics. These statues belong to The Sculpture Park at Moliniere and are slowly becoming relics for Grenada, the largest of three islands residing on the southern tip of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean. Surrounde... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Best love poems: 258 of 568
And He Said ..."She wrapped around me like a blanket,My life's worth was unfolding in her eyes.Her hot breath was an accordion upon my ear,Billowing and heaving sensations of whispersI had never heard before.My Virgin ears melting into my virgin heart,I can finally give of myself to her.I will weave myself in her quilted tape... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational: 226 of 473
The GardenerThe beads of dirty saline erode out of his pores,Dripping leisurely down the cheeks of his face.Fine lines like river gullies are etched on his smooth, beige skin. His eyes are deep ravines,Terraced with long, fine lashes,Kissing the rims of his reason.His hands are rough from years of hard workWoven with respect ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Passion: 208 of 427
The AffairI've always known you.Though I will never forget the dayI met you.Draped in cool confidence,A cloak of royaltyThat covered me in the sleep of jeweled pharaohs...Long since dead.You resurrected me like a sleeping asp& touched me with a raging fireThat burned my eyes like the sun of Ra.Our affair is housed in the gold... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Styles What is Poi?: 1 of 2
I am sitting at the extensive marbled bar enjoying a Bong vodka and tonic watching electric LED balls on the ends of long, thin ropes spiral fluid abstract designs in the smoky air of the club. Club-goers stand aside to watch the mesmerizing, vibrant stunt. I remember days of glow sticks gone by and wondered what the origin w... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Dan Witz: Street artist: 1 of 1
Urban environments are crowded, cold and riddled with narrow sidewalks packed with humans squished together like sardines. Millions of people live and thrive in close quarters all around the world and actually prefer to inhabit in these metropolitan tin cans. There is no denying the endless opportunities large cities provide ... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Underground Communication, by BassNectar: 1 of 1
It is 2am and I have managed to get my grubby little paws on the newest creation from the hottest bass DJ, BassNectar. I have a fetish for deep bass like any sane electronic music lover. I was anxiously awaiting my fix when I popped this into my sound system. The rumor on his website is that "butterfly beings drink BassNectar... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork The phantasmic animation of Ghostbot: 1 of 1
If it was not for Esurance surpassing the big dog insurance mongrels, I never would have known the secret identity of Ghostbot. Ghostbot specializes in traditional animation, Flash, storyboards, and design for feature film, television, commercials, internet, and toys. They create edgy, futuristic cartoons with dramatic flair.... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Nathan Sawaya: LEGO master artist: 1 of 1
There is nothing more charming then the element of play. The word itself lends a colorful memory of days spent building houses out of lincoln logs, building sand castles and filling the living room with buckets of legos. Invite yourself over to artist Nathan Sawaya's house and that is exactly what you will find. Millions of p... More..