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AS SEEN ON TV! RON POPEIL – INVENTOR & INFOMERCIAL KING

He looks familiar, but, why?: Maybe these will help. Check out Mr. Microphone that he sold to check YOU out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4ny7KivzA Or you were maybe hooked by the Pocket Fisherman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fh_YwAnv7w Ron Popeil is the original king of TV infomercials and though he progressed into an inventor, known for a collection of products “As Seen…

BLOGGING PROFESSIONALS: START LOCAL, THINK GLOBAL!
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BLOGGING PROFESSIONALS: START LOCAL, THINK GLOBAL!

My name is Sarah and I am a blogger! I no longer have to hide my dirty habit! After celebrating my 100th day blogging by attending a blogging seminar I am validated and energized that one can follow many realistic paths to various careers that didn’t exist 5 years ago or even 5 days ago!…

LEAPING INTO THE UNKNOWN!
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LEAPING INTO THE UNKNOWN!

I boldly committed to writing 365 words a day for 365 days, and leapt onto the page, typing enthusiastically until the screeching realization about 10 days into it, that 2012 actually has 366 days! Dang it! I could write 366 words for 366 days, or write 366 words every 4th posting. Perhaps I should blaze…

HUNGARIAN FOOD TRUCK DREAMS
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HUNGARIAN FOOD TRUCK DREAMS

My family and I visited family in Hungary recently. I won’t bore you with tales of family fun and unforgettable memories; I’ll get straight to the food!  One day I’ll drive a truck full of mouth-watering Hungarian food to a neighborhood near you if I can talk my family into quitting their day jobs to…

NO DUMB LUCK, NO FIRST-TIMER’S LUCK, NO SUCH LUCK!
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NO DUMB LUCK, NO FIRST-TIMER’S LUCK, NO SUCH LUCK!

I’m with Oprah, if you come prepared when opportunity knocks, your dreams come true. In college, although working toward a major, I rarely pursued relationships with my professors. Now, more than ever, workplace successes depend on whom you know so networking counts. Some advice: 1) Find mentors – I regularly learn from every interaction. If…

JANUARY’S GEMS IN BEING UNEMPLOYED
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JANUARY’S GEMS IN BEING UNEMPLOYED

Determined to keep crazy in 2011, I resolved to live this experience as it reveals itself, focus on every gifted moment, feel each emotion and pay attention to lessons offered. After a leap of faith, a break-neck turn, we experienced a little turbulence but no sinkholes! Occasionally, I reality checked myself to make sure I didn’t…

WHAT THE HELL YOU BLOGGING FOR? GET A JOB!
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WHAT THE HELL YOU BLOGGING FOR? GET A JOB!

One thing I missed from having roommates was the end-of-day debriefing. Oprah filled in for a bit, but once her show went dark, I yet again pondered – What Would Oprah Do? She Journals! this blog enabled me to unwind with some whine. I hoped to force creativity, practice writing and organize thoughts. Being Gen…

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JUST F’IN WRITE ALREADY!

Approaching my computer to surf people’s New Year’s Eve photos, I have the following windows open: two “respectable” job boards, “How to take control and reignite passion for your career,” “Transition from full-time to freelance,” “Top 5 regrets of people on their deathbed,” an unpublished manuscript reigniting my passion for my favorite vampire, and Google-search…