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I'm a 31 year old writer/emcee from Toronto, an independent journalist specializing in political pieces, usually driven by my own actions.

My most notable piece was an avant garde project where I voted three times in the 2004 Canadian federal election to shine

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Assessing hip hop's impact on kids: 2 of 6
Hip hop is a transcending music. The genre has received bad press over the years but has survived and grown on a global scale. While it is tough to blame people for pointing their fingers at hip hop, the genre is not responsible for the stereotypes it often projects - the marketing forces behind the genre hold that responsib... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable hip-hop songs of the 90s: 1 of 3
The early 1990s are affectionately known as the Golden Era of Hip Hop. Emcees explored the full spectrum of lyricism and the production had that four on the floor vibe that made fans instinctively nod their heads. Most importantly, hip hop was still pure, uncorrupted by mass appeal with the exception of a few artists who cro... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The first day of work: 4 of 11
Many of us who continue to cling to this dream of becoming a successful writer have had a million jobs in the meantime. My father wanted me to become a salesman. Not likely. My resume, if I were to actually be honest for once, reads like an actual classifieds section of any large, urban newspaper. I could even break it down ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey What the NHL can do to recruit American players: 2 of 5
The National Hockey League needs to take a page out of the NBA's handbook to improve its popularity and recruitment in the United States. The NBA has created a business and promotional model that are fused together through charitable groups and sponsored events. For example - the NBA has a continental-wide 3 on 3 tournament ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The most popular hip-hop songs ever: 3 of 6
It is almost an oxymoron - Popular Hip Hop. A purist knows that the best hip hop tracks were never really popular to begin with, while the modern urban music fan believes that album sales are the only tool to measure the success of a single. The following list combines hip hop tracks that are not watered down while listing o... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable hip-hop love songs: 2 of 4
Hip hop is not a genre known for its love songs. Once in a while however, rappers shed the perennial tough guy image and pour their urban hearts out to the opposite sex through ballads and beats. The following is a list of hip hop's most memorable love songs. I NEED LOVE - LL Cool J This track was LL's second single from his... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The best alternative songs of 2007: 1 of 2
2007 was an impressive and historical year for alternative music. The indie scene regained some of the credibility lost over the last few years through manufactured hits, while innovative album releases and live performances improved drastically. The following list contains the best singles from the reinvigorated alternative... More..
Business > Marketing The importance of music to retail marketing and hospitality: 1 of 1

In almost every form of modern marketing techniques, whether experiential, guerrilla or traditional marketing, the demands on the industry to come up with something groundbreaking is on constant replay. Often, these new techniques manifest in the form of simplicity, carving out new ideas with what seems to be painfully obvio... More..
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) Do cell phones keep us more connected or more isolated?: 16 of 31
I bought my first cell phone in 2007. I am 31 years old. Of course, I was also the laughing stock of each and every friend who had been strapping their cell phones to their hips for a decade. They couldn't believe someone in this day and age could survive without one. It wasn't that long ago when people didn't need a cell ph... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Why some people don't vote: 30 of 55
"If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal" That statement rings true for so many citizens living inside democracies. It can be found scribed on walls in almost every urban center across North America, and while many people feel this may be a short-sighted approach to politics in general, those who subscribe to its ... More..