While sitting in the Writing for the Web workshop sponsored by the Community Media Workshop this weekend, I had a couple of revelations. First, I could have successfully taught that class since I have been blogging for almost three years now. Second, as a journalist and blogger, I am enjoying the best of both of…
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What or Who Do People Associate You With?
This topic came to mind as it occurred to me that there are a few people, places or events people associate me for various reasons. The great thing about those associations is they are all positive, based on things I’ve done and where I should be. Check out the few main things and people associate…
Internship Opportunity at Joy Media
Joy Media is looking for an intern. The position is non-paid. It offers an oppty. for underemployed or unemployed publishing pal to help advance the Joy Media brand. This position would also help someone just getting into the media business. The requirement is up to ten hours a week. The location is Chicago’s north side….
Marcie Hill – Author
After years of writing for magazines and newspapers; writing, publishing and editing Shorty in Da House newsletter every month for over eight years; and responding to, “When are you writing your book?” with “someday soon,” I am proud to say that I am officially an author. My eBook, The ABCs of Live Blogging: Quick Tips…
Note to Minorities: The Gap Wants Your Money, Not You
According to an article on Target Market News website, Gap Inc. is “looking to younger blacks and Hispanics to lure new customers.” The company is doing this not because they really want to appeal to these groups, but because their bottom line says they need to. The story opens by saying “that The Gap Inc….
It’s Not Easy Being a Creative Entrepreneur
I was sharing another business idea with my mother and she said to me, “You have so many ideas. Why haven’t you done anything with them.” I almost fell out. If I had time to implement every idea that came to mind that was profitable and viable, that would be great. If I had help…
Dutch Government Taxing Prostitutes
I just read a story on BBC News about the Dutch government is looking to tax prostitutes.Apparently, Amsterdam has built quite a reputation for having an interesting red-light district. These days, it’s not just about servicing clients; it has become a tourist attraction. Now, the government wants a piece of the action. There were a…
What I Really Need Is…..
I went to a networking event on Tuesday and the DJ was playing really good house music. I couldn’t stop dancing. A young lady told me that I need to get out more. While that’s probably true, what I really need is a consistent cash flow so I can dance on an island with a…
Wanna Make Me Mad?
I don’t get mad easily but there are some things that make my chocolate self turn purple. There are not many but here they are. 1. Waste my time The main thing a person can do to make me mad is to TRY to waste my time. I don’t mind helping people because people are…
Roller Skating Research Findings
While researching roller skating in Chicago, I found a couple articles from the late 1970s and early ’80s that mentioned black skaters or rinks and then focused on suburban rinks. The writers started the stories talking about recreational skating which was, and still is, done in black rinks, and and then went to competitive speed…