Hip-hop is not just about music. Hip-hop is about dance, art, expression, pain, love, racism, sexism, broken families, hard times, overcoming adversity, and the search for God. It is a culture, a way of life, a language, a fashion, a set of values and a unique perspective. Hip-hop is about making the American dream come…
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Take the plunge – My first dive
Well, I finally did. In a previous article I wrote about my lifelong ambition to dive and two weeks ago I found myself 12 meters deep playing ‘pillage’ with a lizard fish. In case you haven’t read the above article, I am a 44 year old male, somewhat overweight but basically fit who has a…
Saving money on groceries: coupons aren’t as important as you think
Coupons, those wonderful little things that add monetary value and great influence to our lives, all wrapped up in a delicate sheet of paper. The value added to people’s lives and eventually to their shopping cart can range from a few cents to a few dollars. Coupons also have a great influence on what people…
Dating Success: The Schleprock Factor
If you have no idea who “Schleprock” was, don’t feel bad. You have to have been a kid in the 70s to get an idea. You’ve probably heard of “The Flintstones”, of course. Fred and Barney live in syndicated popularity about forty years after first appearing on primetime television in the 1960s (yes … the…
Should you remove asbestos from your home or leave it there?
In the 1970s, it became quite obvious that prolonged exposure to asbestos could cause respiratory problems, cancer, and many other health problems. According to most experts, asbestos hysteria became common because asbestos was found everywhere, including homes, supermarkets, schools, churches, and offices. As a result, people began looking for ways to remove asbestos from houses,…
10 solutions for Cocker Spaniel separation anxiety
Cocker Spaniels are affectionate and sociable. They are energetic and generally happy animals. However, this happiness is highly dependent on human companionship. Cocker Spaniels are unlikely to stay happy if they are left to spend a lot of time alone. Some cockers can appear a bit “depressed” if left alone regularly or for an unusually…
Facts about belly button piercing
Body piercing is when a needle is inserted through a part of the body and then a foreign object such as jewelry is inserted. Eventually the skin around the jewelry heals and a hole remains. The hole is drilling. It is perfectly safe when performed by professionals with care. DO NOT pierce your own belly…
History of the ballet costume
Ballet began in Italy and France during the Renaissance. The costumes were created specifically for this form of dance in the 15th century. Most of the dancers wore special costumes and masks for ballet, and the average costume was luxurious. Made of silk or cotton, ballet tutus had linen mixed together to make a flowy…
Five of the best professional wrestling movies
The wrestlers have become great celebrities and have appeared in the best professional wrestling movies. Fame is theirs not only in the ring but also on screens around the world. If you think about it, these amateur men deserve attention because throughout their entire careers, they have been nothing but exceptional actors. Giving way to…
3 simple guitar solos to show off to your friends
Guitar lovers love the guitar solo. Whether Slash smashes it on “November Rain” or Eddie Van Halen smashes it on “Eruption,” that’s what great guitarists are made of. If you’re just getting started on the guitar, you probably don’t want to try to learn the intro to “Hot for Teacher” right away. It’s best to…