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Shamontiel is a former AC producer, the author of two novels "Round Trip" and "Change for a Twenty," the Web Editor for the "Chicago Defender," and a freelance tech writer for Demand Studio's Ehow.com. For more information, visit www.shamontiel.com. Education/Experience: DePaul University (grad school), Lincoln University (Bachelor of Arts in English w/emphasis in Creative Writing), University of Chicago, Northern Michigan University Interests: Writing, Reading, Editing, Dancing, Photography, Dogs, Hip Hop, Safe sex education, Vegetarian lifestyle Motto: Live to Write Affiliations: My Webpage, Amazon.com (Round Trip), LuLu.com URL |
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We see a menace in the classroom, but is he really bad or does he just have ADHD?
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Why not spend $0.30 less on gas and help the environment too by purchasing a hybrid vehicle?
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Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte are back to update long-time fans about their marriages, pregnancies, relationships, cheating, and the lives of four New York women.
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Chicago restaurant, Quench!, was a winner for vegetarians, and when a Quench! cashier recommended a vegetarian restaurant called Vegetarian Life, four days later, I was there! Read my review.
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After eating the scrumptious food at Quench! on Chicago's southside, I visited another of Quentin Love's dining locations at 5 Loaves Breakfast Cafe to see if the food was just as good for vegetarians...
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Lyfe Jennings, an ex-con released after a 10-year prison sentence, took his talent and inspiration from Erykah Badu to create three superb CDs. Read my review of the latest "Lyfe Change" here.
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As a vegetarian, it's difficult to find fast food or sit-down restaurants that I can have a plethora of food choices, but Quentin Love's Quench! restaurants make me want to frequent the southside of C...
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Some superdelegates from Hillary Clinton's camp are moving to Barack Obama's camp while others stand firm in supporting Hillary Clinton. Should superdelegates vote for their region or for themselves?
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During the Fourth of July weekend, tourists and Chicagoans will have a harder time trying to choose which event to go to rather than where an event in Chicago is being held. Here are a few popular sug...
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If you're a resident or visiting the Chicago area, here are Hip Hop dance class locations.
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Rhythm and blues has been dominating the music charts for decades. Check out my Top 10 R&B videos.
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Hip Hop is over 25 years old and, with the birth of it, came thousands of music videos. Here are my top ten favorite Hip Hop videos.
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Ronald "R2C2H2 Tha Artivist" Herd has a BlogTalkRadio show on Sundays at 4 pm CT, but what do you know about the man behind the computer? Check out his interview on politics, history, jazz, and art.
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Dating a co-worker does not have to be a hassle or a conflict of interest if done correctly. Here are five tips on how to date a co-worker without getting caught or risking your job.
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Constantly reapplying nail polish can be annoying, so why not make your nails look just as nice with no polish at all? Save yourself time, money, and make your nails grow by doing it yourself!
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In April 2008, approximately 40 people were shot, and 12 people died, in Chicago. The worst part about it is that most of the killings happened in one weekend; 36 people were shot and 9 were murdered.
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Phillip, a father of four, an ex-felon, and a veteran in the military made the decision to go to Afghanistan for financial reasons. In this article, he discusses child support, the presidential nomina...
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Various parenting books say that a mother cannot be her child(ren)'s friend, but with a mother who is my very best friend and always has been, I firmly disagree. In this article, I give seven tips on ...
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I've been Agnostic since elementary school and try my best to avoid the topic of religion, but when reading Jodi Picoult's book "Change of Heart," I found comfort in reading about the death penalty an...
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If you have pamphlet parents or parents who refuse to believe you have the same hormones as they did conceiving you, this is the article for you: a six step process in deciding when to lose your virgi...
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Although there are only 105 Historically Black Colleges in the United States, they have been leading supporters in the college experience for African Americans. Television sitcom "A Different World" b...
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Fourteen-year-old Chicagoan Emmett Till was murdered after a trip to Mississippi for whistling at a white woman. Gone but not forgotten, Ifa Bayeza presents "The Ballad of Emmett Till" in downtown Chi...
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Officer Michael Oliver fired 31 shots in the incident. Officer escard Isnora fired 11 times. Officer Marc Cooper fired four times. Four additional shots were fired on Sean Bell and two friends, and th...
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No snitching is a common theme in the streets, but when did the meaning change from helping slaves escape, helping the Civil Rights leaders organize, and helping the Black Panthers to helping someone ...
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On April 9, 2008, Bush signed the Second Chance Act of 2007 for ex-convicts to not have to disclose their records to employers. Cleanslate provides job internships until permanent employment is found.
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I absolutely do not agree with the idea of sending a man to prison for not paying child support. He will become even less likely to find a job when he gets out of prison.
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After one girl allegedly said some mean things on her MySpace account, six girls convinced her to go to one of their homes and beat her up for well over a half hour with five cameras. Bill Maher think...
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Purchasing space at an expo or conference is the easiest part of participating in an event to sell your product or business. Getting customers is far more difficult. Here are five easy steps in bringi...
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When did the grown men disappear from Hip Hop and R&B?
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On Blog Talk Radio's Black Author Network, authors and marketing execs expressed their opinions about LuLu being more for the money and less for the author. Best-selling author, Dan Poynter, agrees. I...
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In 1788, a ship called Africa traveled from Africa to Mississippi with hundreds of African men, women, and children to be sold into slavery. Well-known and rich prince, Abdul Rahman, was one of the me...
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It was no surprise to me when the Chicago Tribune and other news outlets reported in 2007 that Chicago had the worst post offices in America. Rogers Park should get an ongoing award.
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Diddy realized that reality television was overpowering music television, so by combining the two with Making the Band Seasons 2-5, out bursts phenomenal groups Danity Kane and Day 26.
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South Carolina pastor David Kennedy rallies to get a KKK memorabilia shop out of his building, but John Howard, manager of the shop, has legal documentation that he can keep the Redneck Shop until he ...
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Ella D. Curry, creator of Sankofa Literary Society and Black Author Network 365, and AC Producer, Donald Pennington, show writers, businessowners, and marketing execs how to market effectively through...
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Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. has been accused of being racist and unpatriotic in recent church sermons. Is Trinity United Church of Christ's members including Barack Obama and Reverend Dr. Jer...
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There's nothing sexier than a man who smells good. Check out Shamontiel's top five favorite men's cologne.
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The Southside Community Art Center presents "Journey to Empowerment," a photographic exhibit from the archives of the Chicago Defender on February 1, 2008 to March 29, 2008 in Bronzeville Chicago. Che...
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Marcus Jones, father of Mychal Bell (Jena 6), explains the mistakes he feels Attorney Lewis Scott and Carol Powell-Lexing made when Mychal Bell took a plea bargain. Shamontiel interviews Marcus Jones...
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This article reflects on Black female dancers being ignored in mainstream Hip Hop, stepping, and breaking films over the past three decades, as well as Shamontiel's opinion of the January 25th film re...
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The DuSable Museum showcases African and African American paintings and statues with various images, real letters, and paraphernalia of other Civil Rights leaders, as well as Martin Luther King Jr.
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This modified article discusses R2C2H2's interview with Marcus Jones and Attorney Lewis Scott, updates on the Jena 6 case, and my opinion on how the trials should conclude.
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"Gridirion Gang" is based on a true story about a corrections officer, Sean Porter, who takes the passion of teenage alleged delinquents in a juvenile detention center and shows them how to use it pos...
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"The Great Debaters" was released on Christmas of 2007, and this film takes on the history of Professor Tolson who teaches his students about African American history while making them a part of it.
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Have you ever gone out with a guy who loves himself so much that you wonder why he even bothers to date? He's the type of guy who compliments himself repeatedly, always feels the need to tell you how ...
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Previous druglord Kenneth Supreme McGriff was never given a second chance after being released from prison. Is this a common pattern for ex-convicts? Does hip hop and rap help give ex-cons a second ch...
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This article explains how to use both male and female condoms, what to do when there are possible latex allergies, and what is a good fit for a condom.
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With HIV/AIDS having no cure and 69% of all new HIV/AIDS patients being African American women, I knew I wanted to get tested. In this article, I share my experience.
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There are five issues that women who don't want to have children run into that can either make them run and be done or stay and cooperate with a father they're dating.
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Michael Vick was arrested and punished for dog fighting. Some blame his punishment on race. Others say he deserved it. A dog lover and a Black woman who hates to see brothas with legal troubles tells ...
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This article includes the issues that American history won't tell you about, specifically from the Black American standpoint.
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This article discusses the end result of Bell's sentencing, how grassroots organizations brought the Jena 6 case to the forefront, and how we found out about the case.
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Friends of Northwest Indiana, protestors of the Jena 6 case, speculate on how they feel about Jena, Louisiana, education, and the legal system.
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From 15,000 to 50,000 people of various cultures showed up for the trial of Mychal Bell with the Jena 6 rally. This article gives an indepth view of how Jena, LA looked on September 20th.
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On July 9, 2007 (Sunday), protestors from or visiting Chicago traveled to the NBC 5 building at 11:30 am for a rally supporting the freeing of the Jena 6 (six African American students fighting after ...
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"Illegal Tender" is the first movie that has introduced a dominant Latino cast. This is historical, and I enjoyed the movie for that alone. On top of that, with nice-on-the-eyes Rick Gonzalez and Wa...
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Black students found three nooses hanging from a whites-only tree in Jena, Louisiana, and the superintendent dismissed it as a joke. This lack of punishment started a list of problems: students held ...
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The Netherlands, which has 10% of BMI over 30, is the first country where vegetarians get discount health insurance, discounts at vegetarian restaurants, and some insurance money goes to animal rights...
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It sucks to go to restaurants with friends who are omnivores and only be able to order salad and bread so I'm always on the lookout for good vegetarian restaurants. I appreciate companies like Alice &...
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MySpace stalkers read your comments religiously, contact you from various accounts when you block them, are on your page more than you are, and make up new pages with your pictures. Here are a few st...
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Out of all of the relationships I've been, one stands out the most: this delusional boyfriend I had who was jealous of my guy friends. From that relationship, I learned a lot about keeping the peace b...
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I've run into several writers who contact me asking how to publish a book or telling me that they're going to self-publish a novel because they don't feel like hearing rejection. But could it be that...
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The thought of spending money that would pay a bill on lotion, perfume, or body wash horrifies me, especially when there are so many great and inexpensive alternatives.
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The Taste of Chicago brings over 3.5 million people during the week before and after July 4th. Get a taste of the second largest event in Illinois.
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I was invited to a movie screening for the movie "Chasing Robert," and was greeted with tacky race jokes, foul language, offensive gay jokes, and professional laughers.
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Drumline, Stomp the Yard, School Daze, and A Different World explore certain areas of Black Greek life. Will the movie "Burning Sands" touch on the whole perspective or just hazing?
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Chivalry is supposedly dead but is it dying a slow death because of independent women who want equality in everything, including holding their own door, or are men not being raised with any manners?
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Michael Baisden (author, radio host, and motivational speaker) is looking for book club members to promote their favorite authors in hopes of getting on his radio show and giving the author the opport...
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I won a free hotel stay with over 50 locations around the US or Canada when I went to a book signing. Excited about free anything, I took the bait and planned the trip. But there were some pitfalls th...
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I've replied in various articles on Associated Content about my feelings towards the cops and I keep getting hit with the same question: Why are your feelings so strong against police? In this piece, ...
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If you own a car or truck now, chances are you're groaning about how high gas prices are. So why not get some of that money back? Freegashelp.com is a company that will give you free gas cards just ...
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Stompfest USA is an ongoing event that showcases modeling, stepping, and partying. In this article, I explore the pros and cons of the event and explain how to participate.
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I love R&B music and these five men are the ones I can count on to put out stellar music again and again. Check out why I dig them so much.
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Prisoners with sagging pants are not doing this by choice. Belts are taken to discourage suicide or hanging other inmates. Sagging is also a way to let prisoners know that you are homosexual. So how...
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I'm at my wit's end with my fellow African Americans who want someone else to solve all of their issues. This speech talks to that crew. If you want something done and no one is doing it for you, get...
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Soul food is not known for its healthy consumption, but Soul Food Vegetarian East Restaurant attempts to change all of that with their vegetarian soul food.
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Critics of Tyler Perry movies complain about Perry dressing as the female character Madea and having plots that are similar. In this article, I discuss the strengths of these plots and his decision to...
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By now, you may have seen the clips for "Fox News Attacks Black America." In this article, I comment on every single idiotic comment made in that special and support that Fox News does indeed have a v...
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Sometimes moms don't always need to visit the fanciest restaurant in town to be impressed by the food. Noodles & Company won a new fan on Mother's Day this year and I was able to have a selection of ...
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There was a time in hip hop music that women could vibe with it and not worry about being insulted. But those days are over now that rap has taken over. When will hip hop come back?
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I'd never heard of a Suzuki until I completed a book signing last year. After renting one Grand Vitara, drooling over the GL7 at a car show, and buying a Forenza, did my Suzuki love wear off? Not in ...
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We work, we save, we spend, and we support ourselves, all the while complaining about how we don't have enough money. This budgeting plan helps you to see your strengths, weaknesses, and what needs t...
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BET promoted segregation and ignorance by letting Krystal stay on this season of "College Hill" and making Vanessa go home. Read on to find out why I say as I do.
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This article compares the shooting at Virginia Tech to the fictional shooting in Jodi Picoult's book, Nineteen Minutes. What made Seung-Hui snap? What made him take his frustration out on other stud...
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At least 15,310 people are aware of Mr. Wright's hilarious bulletins, ragging on the tacky introduction messages people send out. But, let's meet the man behind the bulletins.
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There is a debate in the government about whether prisoners should have the option of using condoms for sex, but is it too much to ask for the guards to stop rape altogether? That is their job, right...
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Sooner or later, every lady friend has to meet her new boyfriend's mother. Here are a few tips for dos and don'ts on making the meeting as peaceful as possible.
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This presentation concentrates on how employees can express their views in a diverse environment without crossing the line into being offensive.
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Recently I read an article about why Mr. Sexton is against Black history month. This is my rebuttal to the article, the history of Black history month, and a response to some of the comments on his ar...
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Many couples marry because of companionship and physical appearance, but soon realize that finances are a bigger issue. So how do you go about resolving that before tying the knot?
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There has been a debate over the years of whether Black Greek Organizations created stepping, or was it created in Africa? What happens if movies like "Stomp the Yard" make the dance commercial, and ...
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The history of hazing in Black Greek Organizations, Ricky L. Jones book "Black Haze: Violence, Sacrifice, and Manhood in Black Greek-Letter Fraternities," a nonGreeks opinion, and elimination of it ar...
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Tiffany Tapley is the creator of P3 clothing and a Chicago fashion designer. Read her Q&A interview to check out where to find the latest fashions, how to become a successful designer, and tips for c...
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After Kramer's tirade of using the word nigger and other racist comments, many political leaders are arguing that the term should be erased from peoples' mouths altogether in music, television, books,...
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Three kisses between Tyra Banks and Chingy lead viewers to believe that the two celebs have been dating, but Tyra denies the rumors on an interview with the "Stomp the Yard" cast. So why should they ...
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Stomp the Yard, released on 1/12/2007, has gotten rave reviews. But there also seems to be some confusion on timeframes between Greek stepping, krumpin, and breakin. This article clarifies which danc...
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Viewers fell in love with Darius Hall and Nina Moseley in the movie, Love Jones. Nia Long even admitted that she had the most chemistry with Larenz Tate, while they both played these leading roles. W...
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So many people concentrate on how they're single on Valentine's Day, but we sometimes forget our loved ones who are just as important. This Valentine's Day, celebrate anyone who means something to yo...
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DePaul (Chicago) published an article by a writer who indignantly ignores homeless people. I discuss my thoughts on that piece, donating to charities, and experiences I've had with people and nonprofi...
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When is it okay to cross the lines between friendship and a relationship? How do you know if it's mutual? What do you do to turn down a friend who may not view you the same way you view them? This art...
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This article discusses how someone who loves soul food and meat-friendly meals can change their lifestyle to that of a vegetarian. Great vegetarian brand names, health advice, and the decision to sto...
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This editorial piece gives an in-depth view of what the proper steps are to network with another person or company to help your own business.
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Oukast brings Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, R&B, and the Blues in all of their albums. In this article, my top ten songs are featured as well as the background and details of what the songs are about and why ...
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Save yourself the trouble of contacting MySpace's Customer Service team. Read the automated messages whether they relate or not, because that's what you'll get from them anyway.
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Julius Burdine, 26, was killed in the front of his house after two men tried to get his dog and their dog to fight. After Burdine's refusal, he was killed.
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Although I was not impressed with the customer service and other co-workers will agree, Elephant and Castle has delicious food.
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