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Jobs & Careers > Arts & Entertainment Jobs Writing for a living: Can it really pay off?

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In August 2007, I left my job as managing editor at a national newsstand magazine and decided to become a freelancer. It had always been my dream to be a freelance writer: To me, that meant you had really made it as a writer.For the year 2008, it looks like my income will be at or slightly above my salary at the corporate job... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success How to write a quality magazine article

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Whether you're just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, here are some tips on how to write an article for a magazine.Newspaper vs. Magazine ArticlesFirst, let's discuss the difference between newspaper and magazine articles. Newspaper articles are written in the past tense ("he said") while magazine arti... More..

Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Great Internet shopping resources

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If you are a "misses" size female, here is a list of sites and their advantages that you might find useful:1. victoriassecret.com - Victoria's Secret online is a fun site to shop. Maybe it's all those top supermodels in expensively art-directed photo shoots. Before you know it, you've placed an $88 pair of pants and two $48 b... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will the character of the presidential candidates affect your vote in November?

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The reason Americans are about to elect Barack Obama for president of the United States has much to do with his character. Obama emits integrity and intelligence and he treats everyone with dignity and respect, no matter their race, creed or origin. This is how it ought to be, and it's a very encouraging sign that Americans n... More..

Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) How to survive in the corporate world

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Here are a few rules to keep in mind while working that 5-to-9 (5 a.m. to 9 p.m.) job in corporate America:1. Be friendly to everyone, especially the receptionist, mailroom attendant, AP clerk, administrative assistants, interns, etc. They can make or break your standing at the office. Never underestimate anyone. Treat everyo... More..

Jobs & Careers > Arts & Entertainment Jobs Discussing women's lack of control in the publishing industry

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The title of this article presumes that women have "a lack of control" in the publishing industry. This assertion could not be further from the truth. As a former editor for both trade and newsstand magazines, I can tell you that women occupied the "publisher/editor-in-chief" role at both places of employment and all of the e... More..

Style & Beauty > Clothes (Other) Retail therapy: Shopping for fun

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When you're feeling restless, anxious, depressed or just plain bored, try some retail therapy to add some much-needed fun to your life. There are two types of retail therapy-shopping online and shopping onsite.Shopping OnlineThis entails visiting various Internet sites where you can view products in detail and, depending on w... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Does Obama's election signal a new day for America?

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Obama. One word represents so much to so many. His election signals a new day for the United States-a transformation. Americans' decision to elect Obama as president was transformational for several reasons: racial relations, religious extremism and global awareness.The guilt and shame of slavery have constricted both white a... More..

Business > Small & Home Business How to save by telecommuting

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If you've yearned to telecommute, you're not alone. According to a 2006 study conducted by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), 87 percent of executives surveyed (ages 35 to 54) felt work/life balance issues were critical in their decision to join-or remain-with an employer. Another AESC survey indicated wo... More..

Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment What is direct selling or party plan?

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According to the Direct Selling Association (www.dsa.org), direct selling is "the sale of a consumer product or service, person-to-person, away from a fixed retail location." Direct selling is unique in that instead of selling products through traditional outlets such as in retail stores, products and services are marketed to... More..

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