Author Archive: Eric San Juan

In which I chat with the folks at Saint Benjamin Brewing Company

A year or two back, I went on a tour of several Philadelphia breweries for the Philly Weekly. Almost certain I devoted one of my weekly columns to it, but the paper has shuffled around their website and most of my stuff is no longer online. Oh well. Anyway, among those breweries was Saint Benjamin, then a fresh new startup doing slight twists on traditional beers. They had solid brews, were in a cool part of town, and most important of all, they seemed like good people. Ever since, I’ve been sure to put in a good word for them whenever I get the chance. Flash forward to now. I’m beginning to do a series of monthly interviews on homebrewing for HomebrewTalk.com. Naturally, some of…
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Why Your Band Isn’t Taken As Seriously As You’d Like

Contributed Post When we start a band as a hobby, we intend for it to be a success. All too often, we’re left reminiscing about bad band names and failed dreams of glory from our youth. We don’t want that to happen in your case. The first step towards success is being taken seriously, and it’s the hardest one of all. There are thousands and thousands of other bands out there, so how can you push to the front of the pack? You’ll want to put the following no-nos to bed, for starters. Picture Credit Here You Haven’t Recorded Anything For anyone to take a punt on a band to play a show, they need to see what you’re all about. You might get lucky…
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Protect Your Rights, In All Aspects Of Life

Contributed Post (Image Credit) The law is key in keeping a society afloat. No only does law tell us what we can and can’t do; it also defines our rights in a given situation. But, to take advantage of the law, you need to know where you stand. To help you out, this post will go through some of the rights that are usually ignored, or that can be taken advantage of. As law differs so much from country to country, this post will cover some things you should research yourself, and why. If you need advice for your area, contact your local government or a professional to help you.   Copyright And Content   If you’re a content producer, then you’ve probably experienced theft…
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We’re In The Money! Awesome Ways To Make A Killing Online

Image Source Interested in making some extra dough? Of course, you are and would you believe that it’s easier than ever do this in the wonderful era of tech that we live in. You only need to switch on your laptop or click on your phone, and you’ll be inundated with money making possibilities. I know, it sounds like I’m exaggerating, but I’m really not. All it takes is a little research, and you can find plenty of ways to make a lot of cash online. From using sites like liveonlineroulette.net to your advantage to freelancing, we cover everything you could need! But let’s start by thinking about eBay. That wonderful place where you bought all the junk you’ve filled your home with. It’s time…
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Smile You’re On Camera: The Importance of CCTV

Contributed Post We’ve all heard of CCTV, and the whole big brother is watching you debate. And nobody, apart from the contestants on the rather prolific TV show of the same name, likes the idea of being spied on. But CCTV is actually there for our protection. And we should be asking for it to be placed around more cities and rural areas, to deter chancers, criminals and those that prey on individuals. Picture source: Pixabay What Is CCTV CCTV stands for closed circuit television. It is also known as video surveillance. They work by using either an Analogue or an IP-based camera system. Analogue systems are the most commonly used, but as technology advances, IP-based systems are coming into play. Analogue systems use a…
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