Author Archive: Eric San Juan
Eric San Juan
December 3, 2016
Last night, I watched a gigantic clown chew gum and sing “Under Pressure” while forcing an audience member to eat pastries. It was the greatest. I’m talking about Puddles of Puddles Pity Party, and if you don’t remember the name, you’ll probably remember the sight of him from his viral collaboration with Postmodern Jukebox: Yeah, that guy. Toweringly tall, decked out in black and white garb, and projecting an air of detached sadness as he eases through a pop song with a disturbingly powerful voice. Based on stuff like this and his Sia cover with the same group of quasi-retro hipsters, it would be easy to assume that Puddles is a gimmick, and one with a limited shelf life. One you’d only be able…
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Eric San Juan
December 2, 2016
Contributed Post The US has just elected someone who is open about denying climate change. For some people, this undoubtedly a good thing. However, for those who choose to accept the science on the matter, it could well be a disaster. Trump has claimed in the past, via Twitter, that climate change is a hoax invented by China. He has also said that he will walk back on the Paris Agreement, which over 190 countries have signed up to as a promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So what happens when President-elect Donald Trump becomes President Donald Trump? Will climate policy for the US go out the window? Can Trump Reverse Current Policy? The first thing to consider is what Donald Trump has the power…
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Eric San Juan
December 1, 2016
It may seem like hyperbole to say that a music act can alter one’s worldview in a significant way, but anyone who knows me knows that music is an incredibly important, often powerful part of my life – and “powerful” is as apt a term as any for what Public Enemy has to offer. After all, Public Enemy changed the way I see the world. For those only passingly familiar with them, Public Enemy is a now legendary hip hop group best known for songs like Fight the Power, Bring the Noise, and 911 Is a Joke. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, making them a crossover powerhouse who may not have burned up the charts – they’ve…
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Eric San Juan
November 29, 2016
Contributed Post (Image Credit) So, you want to get into writing? Well, without any previous experience or qualifications, you may have to start off by yourself. This means finding or creating your own work and trying to get paid for it. Of course, this is a bumpy trail, and it can be hard to get started. So, to help you out, this post will go through some of the best ways to start getting your freelance finances together. When you first start out, you may only have your final paycheck from your last job. Or, if you’re really unlucky, you might not have anything. So, you may need some help from family and friends. If you’re renting a property by yourself, see if you can…
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Eric San Juan
November 27, 2016
I’m surprised I haven’t posted about Star Wars more often, considering it’s been part of my like for about as long as I’ve been been walking and talking. Saw the original in the theater when I was a wee lad, had the comics, had the toys, listened to the audio version on vinyl records with my little kid’s turntable. The whole damn Star Wars experience. Later, I read the books, played the games, and had the bitter Internet debates. Maybe that last part is why. Is there anything left to be said about Star Wars other than “it’s awesome” or “George Lucas ruined my childhood and destroyed everything I hold dear, so I will hold a grudge against him until my final days, praying for…
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