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• Post-Grad Plans Don't Include "Keeping Up with the Kardashians"

  3/31/2012

  If you’re looking to be the next Kim Kardashian, you should probably rethink your game plan. As a college graduate you should begin thinking about your aspirations. Ultimately, you, the college graduate, must decide on the direction of your life.
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  An Iron Lady Inspires in D.C

  3/2/2012

  Once in awhile, this single Washingtonian finds herself a bit depressed. Whatever the cause, I know the only cure is discovering inspiring women. Fortunately March is Women's History Month which makes it the perfect time to do just that.
• A Perplexing Path

  11/28/2011

  In my last entry, I sounded very confident about my job prospects. On a good day this is true. I stand by my belief that new technologies will change publishing for the better. On a bad day however, I'm not sure my skills are ready for that change.
• Kodansha Files: License to Deal

  11/13/2011

  Traditionally, Kodansha used intermediaries such as TokyoPop and Del Ray Manga to distribute its titles overseas. Today however, Kodansha Ltd have the licenses to deal in US markets--- independently. Kodansha USA made that possible.
• IPad Creates Uncertainty for New Publishers?

  10/31/2011

  Traditional publishers are fighting against declining sales, authors migrating to digital and emerging technologies. With all this chaos, it’s a wonder universities don’t eliminate publishing programs entirely.
• Kodansha Files: Manga in Uncharted Waters

  10/23/2011

  Ten years ago, manga took the US by storm and cemented its place in pop culture. Kodansha Ltd beat out its competitors by licensing its vast library overseas markets.That time has passed, it no longer makes sense to license through intermediaries.
• What Happened to Personal Finance Project

  9/29/2011

  Whatever happened to the follow up "Parents Talked Condoms"? What happened to developing the personal finance project for young adults? Why is 'An Unconventional Publisher" on your Yahoo! Contributor page. Curious minds wanted to know, now I'm answering.
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  The Kodansha Files

  9/29/2011

  I will be tracking Kodansha USA, an American subsidiary of Kodansha, Japan's largest manga publisher. Why? Great question, I'm trying to discover when or if Kodansha USA intends to digitize its catalog. More specifically, I want to know which digital form
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  E-books Aren't the Only Things Changing Publishing

  9/21/2011

  An Unconventional Publisher strictly focuses on my attempts to pave a career in an industry shaken by declining print sales and high tech advancements. Movies would have you believe that the publishing industry is all glitz and glam, but this is untrue.
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  In a Strange Land

  8/8/2011

  Second grade was going to be a bumpy ride. From the beginning, the teacher mispronounced my name which invited sneers from my peers. Secondly, I was a dark black girl in a predominately white class. Lastly, I couldn't read. It was secret even to me.
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  Your Parents Talked Condoms, but Not Credit Limits?

  7/25/2011

  My parents never taught me how to balance a check book. I never learned how to deal with car payments or handle remaining balances. My parents taught the ABCs about underage sex, but skipped the ABC on personal finances.
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  A True Jane Fan...Jane Green Fan that Is!

  7/10/2011

  Every reader wants to know their hero or heroine's journey. Author Jane Green allows me know her character's inside and out.
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  Enjoy an Orlando Fourth of July

  6/25/2011

  Why spend money on fireworks, when you can attend an Independence Day extravaganza?.No matter which category you fall into, I'm sure you will gravitate toward one of these exciting events.
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  An UnTraditional Path..Pt.1

  6/16/2011

  What a waste! Those words escaped my lips as I pressed my hips against the soda machine to make my 20th Coca-Cola drink.Yes, the paycheck kept a roof over my head, but DC Hostel was becoming like its name implied:hostile
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  Top 10 Summer Movies

  5/31/2011

  Whether you're staying in or going out, movie night should be a fun night. Being a Floridian there's nothing I enjoy more than a cold glass of tea and a good flick. Here are my 10 Must-Watch Summer Movies:
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  Conserve Your Water...Preserve Your Sanity

  5/20/2011

  You can't live green one day and be wasteful another.Gone are the days where aerosol cans and foil wraps are your family's must-have items. Today's families seek a balance between a clean house and a healthier planet.
• Smarter in Quick Sand

  5/16/2011

  It wasn't like I was Colonial High's Prom Queen or Homecoming Princess. None of the teachers or faculty members had any expectations for me. I was just an 18-year-old virgin without a plan. No boyfriend, no Homecoming, no college acceptance.
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  Waiting and Hoping..

  5/10/2011

  For the past four weeks, I've paced my living room in anticipation. I've stalked my sweet mailman about news of its arrival. I've called my mom's job to see if she picked it up -- all in hopes of retrieving the fate-changing letter.
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  Denise Duhamel "Kinky"

  4/23/2011

  What if Barbie and Ken switched bodies for a day? In Denise Duhamel's Kinky, the famous toys do just that. I first discovered this poem two years ago in a Poetry class and found it erotic.
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  A New York Remedy..

  4/16/2011

  As my 25th birthday approached, I preoccupied myself with Millionaire Matchmaker and Real Housewives reruns. I was avoiding thinking.
• Ms.Guided

  4/16/2011

  Two years had passed since I held a real job. At 23, I had my first real job and a beautiful apartment. I was financially independent and stress free. Flash forward to 25, I was a failure.
• No Easy Solution

  3/29/2011

  Let me begin August was a crazy month and September was even crazier. Let me first summarize each month
• Writing Under Pressure...Indeed

  3/29/2011

  To say writing is a frustrating, exhilarating process is an understatement.
• Breathing Under Water/Writing Under Pressure

  3/29/2011

  First allow me to be vain and say I love my title. The double entendre encompasses my book and current state of mind. (Applause has diminished). Alright ladies and gents I am very excited about chronicling this process.