Published Tuesday January 24 2012
Despite the title of this article, the purpose of it is actually
to HELP new emcees AVOID some common traps on their journey to
learning how to rap better. You can come up with a million
reasons why new rappers fail'or why any artist fails for that
matter, but we've boiled the list down to three specific to new
emcees.
The three reasons simply put are:
1)The Hobby Factor 2)The Experience Factor 3)The Focus Problem
Through dealing with countless aspiring rappers, we at The State
of Hip Hop have ...
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Posted in: Self Improvement
Published Tuesday January 17 2012
The grocery store is full of delicious items that may all seem
tempting to buy however use these tips to keep your costs down
and not purchase more than you need.
Before Heading to the Grocery Store
Check to see what you already have so you don't buy more than
you need.
Plan your spending to avoid impulse buys like candy bars at the
checkout or unnecessary snacks.
Grow your own fruits, nuts, and veggies or make it yourself to
save!
Prepare a menu list of items for the week based on the ...
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Posted in: Self Improvement
Published Tuesday January 10 2012
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SHOPPING IN TENERIFE
Shopping in Tenerife is not exclusively a tourist activity and
when expat families first take the plunge to move to the island,
they are faced with a bewildering choice of supermarkets and
stores. In the initial stages of taking up residency in
Tenerife, some people like to be able to buy brands that they
are familiar with from home.
Iceland and
UK Abroad
are two chains that specialise in UK goods ' though you will
find the prices reflect that the goods are ...
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Posted in: Self Improvement
Published Tuesday January 03 2012
During the holiday season, time is a prized commodity and the
preciousness of family is (hopefully) paramount in our minds.
How is it then that we get so carried away with things that are
not of lasting significance? I wonder too. Are you ready to make
a change? Let's tackle this now and relax sweetly into the
holiday season while visions of sugarplums dance in our heads.
First, take some time now to discuss with your family what you
truly want out of the holiday season this year. Perhaps it is ...
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Posted in: Self Improvement
Published Tuesday December 27 2011
They say no good deed goes unpunished and sadly that is the
truth in the world of the whistleblower. The theory on 'whistle
blowing' is that the individual is helping the community, and
following their ethics, by reporting the offending person or
company. The risk of recrimination is very high and usually
results in a long and difficult fight for the whistleblower.
This battle will likely including legal threats and character
assassination.
So what can you do to protect yourself when you do ...
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Posted in: Self Improvement
Published Tuesday December 20 2011
At the dinner table, I leaned over and whispered urgently to
Kate, our host, "Smells like something burning." A bit startled,
she got up and went into the kitchen to check. At her sudden
departure, the conversation around the table fell silent.
As we waited, she returned and announced, "Everything seems to
be all right." Things went back to normal. We were having a good
time. The food was delicious and the conversation lively. It was
Kate's husband Alex's birthday party.
But the smell ...
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Posted in: Self Improvement
Published Tuesday December 13 2011
1.'What do you mean, you hate to travel?'
Have you and your spouse actually sat down and discussed how
each of you envisions retirement? If your dreams are completely
opposite of your spouse's, both of you are going to be
disappointed. Honestly talk about them before you get the gold
watch. Be creative and open to compromise, so both of your
dreams can come true.
2.'You mean, you're here ALL the time, now?'
Spending all this quality time together may seem like a
wonderful idea, but remember, ...
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Posted in: Self Improvement
Published Tuesday December 06 2011
FHM MAGAZINE
FHM, an abbreviation for: For Him Magazine is a quite
successful monthly men's magazine (also known as a lads' mag)
that was first published as FHM in 1994 in the United Kingdom,
but it has actually been around since 1985 under the name for
him. FHM which was founded by Chris Astridge was first
distributed through high street men's fashion outlets and
expanded to newsagents as a quarterly publication by the spring
of 1987. For him had most recently hardened up its ...
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Posted in: Advertising
Published Tuesday November 29 2011
You all may remember this famous headline which appeared on
thousands of Internet sites, news outlets, and in the News of
the Weird sections of local newspapers. This type of story
gained momentum after Andrew Fischer of Omaha Nebraska auctioned
his forehead on eBay for 30 days of temporary advertising. He
was paid $37,375 in the end. Now after laughing a bit from the
absurdity of it all, it dawned on me that there must be some
underlying need in the advertising community for ...
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Posted in: Advertising
Published Tuesday November 22 2011
This is the third article of a three-part series. I'm
illustrating the marketing challenges of PrescottWeddings.com, a
small business.
If you don't remember anything else about marketing, remember
this: Frequency is king.
The more often you can get your name in front of your potential
and current customers, the more likely you will make a sale.
Depending on what study you look at, people need to see your
message anywhere from three to 27 times before they act upon it.
And, if you want to brand ...
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Posted in: Advertising