So, you’re out of a job or you hate the job you’re currently in. I guess it’s time to dust off that resume and begin the dreaded JOB SEARCH. Yes, job searches suck. There is no other way to put it; they are tedious, stressful, anxiety provoking monsters. Hopefully this list of tips will help reduce the anxiety and make you feel like you have a bit more control over the process.
Under-appreciated post-punk/college rock trailblazers, The Feelies
Musically, New Jersey is known for two big exports: Bruce Springsteen and (ugh) Bon Jovi. While reasonable minds may disagree over the merits of Springsteen and gang, the truth of the matter is that New Jersey is home to a rich and diverse music history that warrants further inspection. Continue reading
Good morning and welcome to the Crasstalk. Deep breath, you can do this. Continue reading
Another installment in our series on abandoned places in the world. Continue reading
Today, I want to share with you a recipe for Panamanian style Arroz con Pollo, which translates to rice with chicken. The Cuban style of rice with chicken uses whole pieces of bone-in chicken, but in Panama we prefer to shred or cube our chicken, and we will typically use chicken breast or thighs. The recipe has a lot of prep time, but the cooking is This recipe will serve 6, but you can make the whole batch and then freeze a few servings for later. Continue reading
Fact: Some famous people act like fucktards. Let’s channel our regular bitching and turn it into malicious dishing! Why wait until someone’s name happens to come up in a conversation? You’ve seen or heard of a celebrity doing something that would help your fellow Crasstalkers wile away the hours until the “acceptable” drinking time is upon us. Spill it. No person is too insignificant to mention wherever they may fall on the ubiquitous “ABCD” list. And isn’t that what image search is for? You people have a gift for sniffing out the most absurd pictures and videos in existence. Do what you do best and let’s all join hands in prurient harmony! Continue reading
There are songs we are just supposed to like. They are written to appeal to the broadest audience with an irresistible beat and universally relatable lyrics. They are sung by the hottest pop stars and served up with a heavy dose of saccharin. Tonight, we offer a safe place for you to reveal those songs you turn up when you are all alone in the car or shower and sing at the top of your lungs. Continue reading
The big melting pot of America has many accents. Or at least you all do but I speak nothing but straight up American.
There is a neat quiz that helps analyze what type of accent you have.
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Ever think that Tweet or Facebook status or Crasstalk comment is just going out into the webosphere void to be swallowed up and eventually forgotten? In most cases we pray for this after a night of drunken internet ramblings. Or do you ever think you are just wasting your time writing into this void that gives you so little in return? Well fear not! You can now rest assured that many libraries are on the job making sure that your contribution to the “social memory” of our times is being preserved for future generations! Continue reading
