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Advice for Aspiring Creatives from Neil Gaiman

5/29/12 11:23am by paulag01
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Neil Gaiman

When I graduated from college we had the world's most vapid commencement address EVER. How I wish I could attend more meaningful graduation events with speakers that actually stir your soul. That's why I am thrilled we live in a day that we can do that via the Internet. This commencement address from author Neil Gaiman is one of those stirring, humorous, and practical deliveries.  Read more

Dream On

5/25/12 9:07am by TamiLC
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Still thinking about my niece’s college graduation.  I’m bursting with pride that she achieved her goal. She busted her butt, taking heavy course loads and extremely difficult classes.  Classes that I would have run from before ever purchasing the book.  And she was beaming as she received her diploma.  At least I think she was beaming; it was hard to tell given that we were seated on the far end of the arena. Either she was happy, or she was embarrassed that her cheering section jumped up and screamed so loudly that it echoed.  Read more >

Create Effective Presentation Using Coco Chanel Principles

5/24/12 1:37pm by The Eloquent Woman
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Coco Chanel Presentation Tip

[Editor's Note: Have you ever tried to make your presentation "better" by throwing in just "one more thing"? That is until you throw in just one more and one more and one more? Simple is better and more effective. Learn how the Coco Chanel method can help you hone your next presentation. - Paula G]  Read more

Do What You Love: Solid Advice for Changing Times

5/22/12 7:25am by Balancing Jane
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Do what you love

[Editor's Note: Whenever someone starts talking about what jobs will be "hot" or what degrees you "should" pursue, I cringe. Times change quickly and living your life by doing something that you don't like or aren't good at (or potentially both) is disheartening and a sure path to the opposite of success. I absolutely loved this post on the changing times and the importance of doing what you love. It's practical, thoughtful, and grounded in the reality of today's world. - Paula G]  Read more

How to Make the Most of an Internship

5/18/12 10:15am by paulag01
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Internships

Competition for internships is getting stiffer. For college grads who want a leg up on a job post-graduation, internships are a great way to gain experience and get a foot in the door. Here are some tips on how to make the most of one.  Read more

Author Highlight: Jeffery L. Schatzer

5/17/12 7:50pm by Kristi_Bernard
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Teaching young readers about our countries history is easy and fun with the Professor Tuesday series of books by Jeffery L. Schatzer. I've had the opportunity to read his wonderful adventure about The Underground Railroad and found it very interesting and surprisingly fun to read. Although the subject matter is touchy, he has provided middle grade readers an opportunity to become engaged with characters they can relate to.  Read more >

Robe Envy

5/16/12 9:14am by TamiLC
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There had to be 1,500 robes walking solemnly into the ceremony. The arena was hushed as parents, relatives and friends watched the procession.  Occasionally a camera flash pierced the silence.  One by one, the robes took their place and the ceremony began.  This would be one of five such ceremonies over two days.  Yikes; that’s a lot of robes. My niece was in one of those robes.  Read more >

Trying to Make a Pound out of 15 Cents

5/12/12 7:44am by Yvonne Battle-Felton
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A few months ago I was accepted to a Creative Writing PH.D program in the UK.  This opportunity allows me to bring my children, myself, my dreams “across the pond”.I have always been moved by words.  Moving across the world to follow them seems—right. Two decades ago I moved to Baltimore because the books I read led me to believe my story would also be written there. These books—I should mention—were fiction.  And they were wrong: my story was being written even before I was born.I didn’t know that then. And so, I moved to Baltimore to follow words.  Read more >

Illiteracy and Current Numbers

5/9/12 10:19am by Claudsy
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Author, poet, freelancerThe newest numbers are out by the government on the growing problem of illeteracy in this country. As I watch reports roll in on the concern of rising cost of higher degrees and college life, I'm reminded of my own second round of university life.When life handed me more than a bushel of lemons, I knew that a better education was needed for any future I might have. Going to college at 30+ years old isn't easy for anyone. Trust me on this one.  Read more >

Please be kind

5/1/12 8:52pm by juliabadewrites
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     Ok, I’m going to vent a little bit, ladies!     I teach English at our local community college, and I was out for two classes this past week. A colleague and dear friend of mine offered to substitute for me so that my students would not lose two days of class time. We thoroughly covered my lessons, and she was off to teach.     All is well in the neighborhood, right?     Wrong.  Read more >