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Having worked as a copywriter for news publications, public relations for higher education and SEO-driven Web marketing projects, I'm well-versed in producing copy for the modern age. I hold two bachelor's of arts from San Francisco State University (Creative Writing/English and Communication Studies), having graduated summa cum laude with the distinction of "Hood Recipient."

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Stop slouching.

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Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture How the Mayan civilization shaped Central American culture

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Forget "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Forget "Apocalypto." Chichen Itza is in Mexico; Machu Picchu is in Peru. Different continents, George Lucas. A few thousand years ago, the people of Mexico didn't need the leap year. Putting that Hallmark calendar on my fridge to shame, the ancient Mayans accurately depicted the Solar Year to within minutes, star-gazing and tackling celestial mysteries through it all. The Mayans thrived on their deep knowledge of the universe, creating a rich and prosperous empire. Then in 1519, Spanish Conquistador Hernn Corts dubbed the Mayans ...

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