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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 Unforgettable alternative love songs: 2 of 3
Alternative music tends to be branded as angst music. Not surprisingly, this label makes the genre's love songs come off more effective than your traditional rock and roll ballads. There is something special about a hard edged rocker belting out emotion next to a sweet guitar riff and steady drums. The contrast is almost can... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Voter Fraud Protection: 2 of 3
With the upcoming American election on the minds and televisions of most individuals, it is the Canadian voter system that seems to be going through a growing pains of sorts. Elections Canada, Canada's independent governing body which oversees all elections in Canada, has recently stated that Canadians do not need to show th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 NBA playoff predictions: What's in store for the Toronto Raptors?: 2 of 3
The Toronto Raptors managed to secure the #6 playoff seed for the post season, a blessing as far as match ups are concerned as they will be facing the Orlando Magic instead of Eastern Conference heavyweights Detroit or Boston. While the Raptors lost the season series to the Magic with one victory against two losses, one of t... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The most popular alternative songs ever: 3 of 4
A common error made by people writing about alternative music is the mislabeling of electro pop and punk songs from the 1980s as alternative. Alternative origins do go back as far as the early 70s, but it was limited to college radio and garages across Europe and North America and was not called 'alternative' until a decade ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Assessing the media's negative impact on the campaign: 13 of 17
Once you weave through all the zaney graphics, it is clear how the media is at least partially responsible for projecting their own views onto their unsuspecting audience. One thing's for certain - the number one job increase since the beginning of election season is undoubtedly those who create special effects for televisio... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Great 90s hip-hop songs: 4 of 5
The 90s did for hip hop what the 60s did for Rock and Roll - it gave the genre the respectability by those who were not entrenched in the scene. Hip hop discovered its voice, so to speak, and introduced to the world a culture with a powerful core - the real emcee. With hundreds of original tracks from emcees and producers hu... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming How to prevent razor rash after shaving: 11 of 13
As a man who not only shaves his face with a straight edge razor, but also his head, let me dispel any myths of what causes and prevents razor burn. The most common area razor burn occurs is between the jawline and the Adam's apple. For women, razor burn tends to occur near the kneecap, or anywhere there are contours to mana... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Losing love: 75 of 84
The Ballad of the Wandering Stranger For the first two months of a relationship it's wicked The whole thing is magic, hot and superstitious It's not so vindictive It's all sex and cuddles But then she up and leaves and I'm caught in eye puddles Every single one of my dark secrets are women I love them, I hate them...I don't ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Is "going green" a new marketing ploy?: 28 of 31
As awareness of climate change increases among every day people, more and more companies are presenting themselves as clean, responsible stewards of the environment. Governments are drafting policies and creating tax incentives for cleaner business practices, and corporations are branding their identities to suit the new sta... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nothing: 91 of 98
There is a hermit living on the other side of the mountain who plays 'tag' with the wind It is very disturbing. You're it. More..