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The first blog...hmmm???!!! YAHOO, I LOVE YOU!!!

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Well, I didn't even know I had this little blog spot out there, but now that I've found it, I think it's really cool! I have a lot of things that I like, but the top of the list is MACHINE EMBROIDERY! I am a fan of FREESTANDING LACE...and if I can figure out how to post a picture, I will…

Stay Home - Save Money

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Stay home - save money. Don't go out shopping at all. You know you will spend it if you have it or even if you don't. Instead, check out these fascinating websites. They are sure to keep you amused.

HOW E-COMMERCE CHANGED FASHION FOREVER

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The industry was atwitter earlier this month when fashion darling Alexander Wang launched his new e-commerce website. Soon after, Women’s Wear Daily reported that Target would be re-vamping their site, and that beloved brand Loeffer Randall would be launching a new e-commerce venture complete with…

The Best Day Hikes in Western Washington

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I'm lucky enough to live near the mountains in Western Washington, and have seen some beautiful places. I include some info on hiking and some pictures I took on one of my hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park. Enjoy!

How to write a killer bio

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For a growing swath of the workforce the resume has been replaced, or at least supplemented, by the bio. If you’ve ever had to be introduced by someone at a conference, you know it’s wise to give the person introducing you a written bio rather than sit back and hear how she decides to describe you. Written bios are posted on websites; abbreviated bios show up on sites like LinkedIn; even shorter ones appear next to our profiles on Twitter; and snappy taglines trail the bottoms of our emails.

With the bio in full bloom right now, it pays to take some time to write yours in a way that that reflects how you want to be perceived. Perhaps you want to show a sense of humor or wit. Maybe you want to show your technical prowess by delivering your bio in a video format. And while you're at it, why not let your bio accomplish some personal branding for you. As you write yours, consider a few things.

Chibi Doll

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I am looking to buy a new chibi doll, but only one. Does anyone have any suggestions on which anime character doll I should get? I watch shows like: Death Note Naruto Bleach FullMetal Alchemist Hellsing etc. The main ones I am looking for right now are: 1.) Sephiroth 2.) Orochimaru Also, if…

Volunteering your way into a job

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When I wrote about searching for salary information online, I missed a new player in that market, Jobnob, which says it has collected and posted salary information on close to three million jobs.

But that’s not what caught my eye about Jobnob. For a site all about making salary information more transparent, the founders are doing something surprising -- encouraging people to work for free. Just as I’ve been plugging adult internships as a way to build skills, connections and experience, Jobnob has organized happy hours in San Francisco to bring together jobseekers with cash-strapped startups looking for part-time help.

Ready, Set, Launch—Gulp!

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As an entrepreneur, you know the feeling! Whether you're a solopreneur, mompreneur, intrapreneur (an entrepreneur within a company), a multi-million dollar entrepreneur—whatever level—that moment when the project is finished and you launch it to the world is daunting. You…

Chic fashion finds for $10 and under

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Ten of our very favorite new things—that happen to be jaw-droppingly affordable.