A bad driver in San Francisco, CA Feb 2012.

Is it me? or is getting a driver’s license way to easy? It seems inevitable that every time I get into my vehicle and drive down the road, there will be many other drivers behaving badly. Who’s fault is it? If only the DMV made testing more intensive for prospective drivers. I have been a licensed driver for 18 years and consider myself to be an excellent driver ‘most of the time’. I say ‘most of the time’ because I believe that it is impossible to be an excellent driver all the time. Don’t get me wrong, we all have excellent driving moments. A person can be an excellent driver today, but a horrible driver tomorrow. Then back to being excellent the day after that. Below is a list that I made for you to follow that can help you become an excellent driver more often.

1. Plan your trip (Knowing exactly where you are going prevents indecisiveness)

2. Wear your seat belt and adjust seat and mirrors appropriately (No brainer)

3. Never drive impaired (No brainer)

4. Be decisive (Build confidence on the road, learn to trust your vehicle)

5. Drive defensively (Prevent an accident, don’t create one)

6. Know what’s going on around you (Scan ahead for potential issues)

7. Anticipate 

8. Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles (2 to 8 seconds depending on weather)

9. Always make complete stops (Gives you time to see oncoming traffic and avoid an intersection accident)

10. Communicate with other drivers (Turn signals etc)

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11. Treat other drivers like you want to be treated (This is part of being a good person)

12. Maintain your vehicle (Keep it clean and running well)

13. Learn how to park properly

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Basically you take a deck of cards and turn it into a book that professes52 reasons why you love the person you love. If you are looking to score big with your significant other this Valentine’s Day, I suggest you get your act together and make this sure winner.

Go to Papervine for a complete tutorial.

Check out my Top 10 Best Greatest Gifts for Him 2012

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Is it me? or is getting a driver’s license way to easy? It seems inevitable that every time I get into my vehicle and drive down the road, there will be many other drivers behaving badly. Who’s fault is it? If only the DMV made testing more intensive for prospective drivers. I have been a licensed driver for 18 years and consider myself to be an excellent driver ‘most of the time’. I say ‘most of the time’ because I believe that it is impossible to be an excellent driver all the time. Don’t get me wrong, we all have excellent driving moments. A person can be an excellent driver today, but a horrible driver tomorrow. Then back to being excellent the day after that. Below is a list that I made for you to follow that can help you become an excellent driver more often.

1. Plan your trip (Knowing exactly where you are going prevents indecisiveness)

2. Wear your seat belt and adjust seat and mirrors appropriately (No brainer)

3. Never drive impaired (No brainer)

4. Be decisive (Build confidence on the road, learn to trust your vehicle)

5. Drive defensively (Prevent an accident, don’t create one)

6. Know what’s going on around you (Scan ahead for potential issues)

7. Anticipate 

8. Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles (2 to 8 seconds depending on weather)

9. Always make complete stops (Gives you time to see oncoming traffic and avoid an intersection accident)

10. Communicate with other drivers (Turn signals etc)

3 more…

11. Treat other drivers like you want to be treated (This is part of being a good person)

12. Maintain your vehicle (Keep it clean and running well)

13. Learn how to park properly

I love hip hop music. I’ve studied its origins from the South Bronx, to its usage of samples and delivery of masterful rhymes, and on to the sub genres glitch, dubstep, and electro etc. I also love anything “How-to”. I go wild on search engines like Google and Yahoo asking every little question that pops into my head. If you are not yet doing this, I recommend starting now. Its time to flip the switch and turn on that light bulb above your heads. Start with Howcast, eHow and about.com

While searching the web recently, I stumbled on a newly released book “How to Rap” The Art and Science of the MC. The cover features a photo of Q-Tip on the Mic and a short list of highly credible featured rappers. A true legend in the game, Kool G Rap writes the forward. MC’s from every region are featured within its pages including many classic hip hop era MC’s. For example you will read tips, advice and guidance from the likes of Gift of Gab, Havok of Mobb Deep, Big Daddy Kane, GURU of Gang Starr, RZA, KRS-1, Nas, Redman, Tha Alkaholiks, Cypress Hill and E-40. This book does not fall short of MC contributions.

Author Paul Edwards is an established writer and a researcher of hip hop. His book is the most extensive release of its kind featuring more than 100 rappers discussing and telling you how they use literary tools, imagery, similes, metaphors and analogies to define their style and personalities. How they work in the studio, perform live, play with words, punchlines, freestyling and making beats are also discussed, not to mention breathing techniques, vocal style and enunciation.

Released December 9th, 2009 How to Rap: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC is available now at Amazon.com If you pick one up, please send me an email or post a comment with your thoughts on the book. I read everything and respond to everyone.

Thank you for reading, hope you enjoy the book.

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