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How to Market Yourself on Facebook Without Annoying EveryoneWell, let's face it: we all have something to sell (and if we don't yet, we hope to soon), and we all want all of our Facebook friends to buy whatever we're selling. The trick is to let everyone know it's for sale without annoying everyone...
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Effects of Mass Media Messages: The Women's Liberation MovementWhat does one call a platform that enables feminism while simultaneously undercutting it? Today that coy, back-stabbing ally of the women's liberation movement goes by the name mass media.
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Ethical Issues in Mass Media: Controlling AdvertisersHow much control over editorial content do advertisers purchase along with their ad spaces? The value of that particular variable differs from one media outlet to another, more often dictated by publishing revenues than by good intentions.
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Effects of Objectionable Content on BehaviorAs long as there has been objectionable content, there has been blame casting and finger pointing centered on the media's purported role in inspiring or accelerating objectionable behavior.
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New Technology, Mass Media, and the PublicWhat will the media of the future look like? As Vivian (2009) notes, new technologies have always shaped and driven mass media distribution channels.
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Amazon's Kindle Alters the Book Publishing Business LandscapeMany professionals engaged in the media business have been asking the question for years: is print dead?
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World Religions: Catholicism as the Original Form of ChristianityWhen discussing the history of Christianity in relation to other world religions, one might find it is nearly impossible to avoid mention of the Catholic Church.
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Information Strategies Case Study Evaluation: Cracking the Code of Silence Behind the Schwan's Salmonella OutbreakMore than a decade ago, Minneapolis Star Tribune business reporter Tony Kennedy went where no one had gone before: behind the formidable walls of secrecy surrounding a private food company called Schwan's, headquartered in Marshall, MN.
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Intercultural Communication Barriers in Film: Dances with WolvesOne motion picture, released almost two decades ago, served to demonstrate how a thoughtful, respectful approach across cultural boundaries might have resulted in a more peaceful exchange of understanding and appreciation for differences among peoples.
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The Native American Genocide: Where Did My People Go?Today, even though the United States government has turned against the notion of segregation in its laws and official decrees, many Native American people are still segregated on the pitiful remnants of their tribal lands.
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Discrimination Against and Among Mexican Americans in the United StatesFor many Mexican Americans living in the United States today, these challenges are ongoing and perpetuated from within as well as without.
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Latinos in the United States: Hispanic American DiversityWhile the United States is home to a diverse array of Latino groups, it has seen unique circumstances on the parts of a few distinct populations.
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Understanding Hinduism: Basics of the ReligionWith its very lack of a unified belief system, Hinduism nearly defies definition as a religion.
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Overcoming Listening Barriers in a RelationshipThrough our own inattention, distraction, preoccupation, or disinterest, we have all experienced situations in which we did not practice effective listening skills.
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Parallel Prophets? Comparing the Lives and Influences of Jesus and MuhammadAlthough they lived centuries apart, Jesus and Muhammad seemed to live significant portions of their lives in parallel.
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Job Interview Preparation for Communications StudentsThe motivated job candidate who chooses to seek out information that will help him or her in the interview process is likely the job candidate who already recognizes the significance of his or her performance in this area.
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Preventing School ViolenceOn April 16, 2007, a young man named Cho Seung-Hui, who was described by the media as a "loner," shot and killed 32 individuals on the Virginia Tech campus, then took his own life (Associated Press, 2007).
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Privacy in Court: Issues and RisksWhen will the United States court system stop jeopardizing the privacy of individuals?
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How to Survive as an Online StudentTaking online classes requires a different level of self discipline from that required in traditional college classrooms.
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AloneShe can't sit on his side of the bed. It just doesn't feel right. It's not her side. Her side is the side closest to the night stand and the alarm clock.
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Working from Home: Pros and ConsIt's pretty safe to say we would all be happier if we were the rulers of our own kingdoms. But would we all be quite as effective or productive if we were our own bosses?
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BrokenIt sounded rehearsed, but it still made her stop in the middle of her first drag. She stared at him. All the air and strength in her body drained out of her, all in a rush, through the hole in her soul.
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The Truth About Event PlanningDespite popular perception, the scope of work involved in planning events can be overwhelming. The job entails much more than color schemes and floral arrangements.
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Adjusting to the Public School System for the Home Schooled StudentReturning to the public school system after home schooling may be intimidating for high school age children, who must for the first time face their peers in an environment that is often difficult even for seasoned public school students. -
Avoid Flame Wars and Internet TrollsAs much as we may love the Internet, there's no escaping the handful of folks out there who seem to lose all their manners once they log on. Here are a few tips for avoiding ugly confrontations with these weaker links.
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How Will You Home School Your Child?No, the public school system isn't perfect - far from it, in fact. But before you decide to pull your kids out of school and start teaching them yourself, you must evaluate your own ability to provide everything they need.
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How to Argue Effectively in a RelationshipFamiliarity breeds contempt, as they say. The closer you become with those around you, the higher the chances of silly arguments about ... nothing, really. Don't let these little spats escalate into serious fights.
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Optimize Your Website for Search Engine TrafficSearch engines depend on keywords to rank your site and direct visitors to your content. By including the proper tags, you can take an active role in improving your site's rankings.
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Optimize Your Website for Search Engine TrafficSearch engines direct the majority of flow to and from most websites. If your site doesn't appear in the first few pages of search results, it may never be found. Here, a few tips for getting your site to the top.
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Write a Press Release the Right WayEditors receive dozens, sometimes hundreds of press releases each and every day. Their mailboxes and inboxes overflow with announcements about ... nothing exciting. Make your release stand out, or it'll go straight into the trashcan.
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Organize a Silent AuctionFor whatever reason, you're in charge of putting together a silent auction. Where to start? Here, a few tips to keep you organized.
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Manage Debt: Create a Payment CalendarAre your bills coming at you at all the wrong times? Does it seem like every time you think you're caught up, another bill puts you back behind? Start a payment calendar and put your money to work.
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Avoid Scam Publishers and AgentsLike most other industries, the book publishing business has more than its fair share of scammers. These companies prey on new, inexperienced writers and turn what could be a dream come true into a nightmare.
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Book Review: Unplugged by Paul McComasAt first glance, this novel by Paul McComas doesn't inspire any great expectations. It looks like just another story of teen depression written by a man hoping to heal and inspire the youth. But this story is different. Really.
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Pow Wow Etiquette: How Should You Behave?Many rules of etiquette apply in the pow wow circuit, and visitors who are unfamiliar with the customs should learn a few dos and don'ts before attending.
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How to Promote Your BookSo your book has been accepted by a publisher. You've already had your celebration party with all your friends and buckets of champagne. Now what? Sit back and wait until your book prints? Not if you want to earn any sales!
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Conduct a Successful Interview for Your ArticleInterviewing subjects for articles is a difficult skill to acquire, and may take quite some time to master. Here are a few pointers for the beginning interviewer.
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Email Advertising and the LawWith the crunch on spam mail becoming more widespread, legitimate email marketing campaigns must now adhere to certain restrictions laid out by the FTC. Here, a rundown of the main rules.
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A Survival Guide for Those Dating Someone With a ChildDating someone who has a child brings with it a whole new level of responsibility and commitment. How do you proceed once the relationship turns serious? Here are a few general tips.
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Tips for Dating a Woman Who Has Been Sexually AbusedWomen who have been sexually abused often afterwards experience fear, distrust and dislike of men in general, sometimes for years. It's painful and difficult to move on, but men can actually help. -
How to Spit-Shine Combat BootsProperly spit-shining a pair of combat boots is a skill some never learn. The secret? Mostly elbow grease. While this article can't guarantee that factor is present, you'll at least learn the tools and basic technique.
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Survive Army Basic Training Part IIWe've all seen the movies where the clueless ingrates ship to basic training and have no idea how to behave under the wrath of the drill sergeants. Here, some inside information to make the transition a little smoother.
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How to Survive Army Basic TrainingSo you're shipping off to basic training, and you're wondering how you ever got yourself into this mess. Remember this: It's only as hard as you make it. Here are a few pointers to help you survive.
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Midwest Main Streets: Explore the Bar Scene in Brookings, South DakotaBar after bar, Main Avenue in Brookings delivers more than enough options for the average college student's inebriated night out on the town.