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Connecting prisoners at San Quentin to the world via Social Media
San Quentin State Prison may be one of the most infamous prisons. It’s home to some of the most hardened criminals around and is notorious for having a culture of violence. It’s moniker: “The Arena.” With all the infamy that comes out of San Quentin, also comes life experience. A group at San Quentin is working on a new program to connect prisoners to people outside of the prison, to give insight into their life and minds, and are using social media to do so.
We’ve all been there at one point or another. You’re green, you’re new, you’re fresh, you’re a n00b (noob), meaning, you are new to something and haven’t yet schooled yourself in whatever it is you are new to.
Saying the Internet is huge is an understatement. With 
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I hope that everyone enjoyed the Christmas holiday and spent time with their families, friends and loved ones. Christmas is a time to embrace each other and reflect on the year and celebrate. For those that celebrate it religiously, it’s a spiritual celebration of Jesus Christ, hence the name Christmas (Christ’s mass). The point being, it’s not primarily about getting presents, although exchanging gifts is part of it.
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