Ossiana Tepfenhart
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Ossiana Tepfenhart is a writer based out of New Jersey. This is her work account. She loves gifts and tips, so if you like something, tip her!
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Felons and Finding Jobs: A Cure to Stopping the Recidivism Carousel
America has the highest percentage of convicted felons in the developed world. Right now, around 8.9 percent of all grown adults have been convicted of a felony and served time as a result of their crimes. As a nation, we also have the highest rate of recidivism - also known as the rate of which former felons end up returning to jail for subsequent offenses.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Journal
Alcohol Delivery Services in Your Neighborhood
Whether we want to admit it or not, we've all had moments where we wanted to have a drink, but didn't want to make the hike to a bar or a liquor store. Sometimes, it's a phenomenon that happens while we're wasted or as we're about to throw a party. Whatever the reason is, most of us out there have wished that there was a magical way to get booze without having to leave the house.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Proof
Competitive Eating: A History
Competitive eating is one of those activities that you either love or hate. The idea that people could compete to see who can eat the most is a concept that reeks of gluttony to the point of it being nauseating. Despite that, it's a sport that's slowly gaining popularity and visibility in mainstream culture.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Feast
Life Hacks to Increase Productivity at Work
If you've ever worked in an office, you're probably well aware of the 2 PM slump. If left unchecked, that minor slump can lead to a day-long burnout, or be one of many contributing days to a career-long burnout. In a world where competition is at an all-time high, being unproductive is unacceptable.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Journal
You Want to Get Married, But Your Partner Doesn't
I remember my last serious relationship. It was with a guy who had been dating me for years, and it was one of those relationships that everyone felt was going to go the distance. Like many people, I was really looking forward to being married to a man I thought loved me.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Humans
Saucypants: Wearable Technology for Online Dating
In 2017, the dating scene seems to be almost entirely app-based. We've been blasted by creeps on OKC, swiped left on Tinder, had our Coffee Meets Bagel meet-ups, and maybe even looked into moving into a faraway place just so we could use a website like FarmersMeet because city dating just sucks that much.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Filthy
Improve Your Financial Stability In Only 10 Minutes
Though we all want to be rich as world famous rappers and have accountants that care for our financial wellbeing, the vast majority of us are not so lucky. In fact, most people in the US live paycheck-to-paycheck.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Journal
How to Tell if Your Weed is Laced (Before You Smoke it)
There are many risks that come with indulging in marijuana if it's illegal in your neighborhood. The risk of being arrested is a given, as is the risk of potentially losing your job over it. However life-altering these risks may be, they pale in comparison to what can happen if you smoke a joint of laced weed.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Potent
Musicians Who Defined Their Genre
There are a million different ways to judge a musician's or band's talent. Regular listeners might judge it by seeing if the singer can hit high notes, or if guitarists are able to do high-speed riffs. For music company execs, listening for skill deals more with a band's image, brand, and marketability in many cases. Others may see talent in a concrete, numbers way.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Beat
Food Services You Need to Try
Even if you're a huge fan of cooking, enjoying good meals in this fast-paced world isn't always easy. There are times where planning out family meals can become too hectic or filled with too many options. Sometimes, it's too hard to actually squeeze in time to run to the grocery story and do all the planning. Other times, trying to order lunch at the office turns difficult because you simply don't know what restaurants are around you.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Feast
Why Millennials Can't (Won't) Commit
Nothing ever seems to be quite as painful as wanting a potential partner to commit, only to be met with excuses, awkward silences, or straight up rejection. As painful as it is, it's extremely common in the Millennial dating scene – and it's getting increasingly more common every single day.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Humans
Questionable Drinks to Have on a First Date
First impressions are a big deal, and the fact is that they can make or break our ability to find the right person for us. That first date, we're looking at every little detail to see if there are red flags present that could suggest they're unstable, abusive, or taken.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Proof