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INK_BLAST | SARAH PALIN PROVES FEMINISM WORKED
By Juleyka Lantigua Many women are mad that Sarah Palin was chosen as the Republican VP nominee. They are infuriated that, when the country produced a contenter like Hillary Clinton, all the McCain campaign could come up with was Sarah Palin. Even the National Organization of Women, that bastio ...
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POLITICS AS USUAL | JOHN MCCAIN | A HISTORY OF DE-REGULATION
As election day fast approaches expect more stories like this to be the norm from both sides of the aisle.
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POLITICS AS USUAL | INTERESTING COMPARISON BETWEEN OBAMA & PALIN
This very interesting viral e-mail came across our in-box this morning from an anonymous writer, enjoy! -- I'm a little confused. Let me see if I have this straight... (I hope I'm not offending anyone); If you grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you're 'exotic, different.' G ...
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THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD $19.28 PROMOTIONAL FIASCO
This is a textbook case study for brands on how not to run an online promotion. Two weeks ago we wrote about a promotion that The Leading Hotels of the World was having yesterday where for 80 minutes starting at 8AM EST, they would release some of their most coveted hotel rooms for $19.28 in o ...
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10.17.08 | YOUNITY PRESENTS: HEART & SOUL | AN ART EXHIBITION & BOOK LAUNCH
On October 17, 2008, YOUNITY is proud to present a celebratory art collaboration involving 60 international women artists who have come together to showcase what they identify as "heart and soul." The exhibit will provide an urban landscape installation that unifies and pushes the bo ...
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INK_BLAST | EXPLAINING THIS MESS TO MY (FUTURE) KID, ON IM
By Juleyka Lantigua As our collective heads spun round and round the last couple of weeks, I have been thinking about how one day, as a parent to a teenager studying American history, I will have to explain what is happening at this moment, both politically and economically. That has left me tryi ...
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LEICA DROPS A 37.5 MEGA-PIXEL BOMB | THE S2
Leica recently announced the introduction of the first camera in its new S-System line, the weather-proof S2. In essence, the S2 is a medium format camera in a 35mm DSLR body. The S2 camera has a specially designed 30 x 45 mm CCD sensor specially desiged by Kodak for Leica complete with a 37.5 ...
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INK_BLAST | CELEBRATING MY BIBLICAL YEAR
By Juleyka Lantigua So this month I will turn 33, which many people consider a person's biblical year, because Jesus died at that age. So, in preparation for what should be a spiritual 365 days for me, I have decided that at key moments when I am compelled to act, I will simply ask myself, "What wo ...
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BET SHOW HARLEM HEIGHTS IS LOOKING FOR TWO NEW CAST MEMBERS
BET show Harlem Heights is currently looking to replace two of its cast members. They are in need of interesting, career focused men and women, age 25-30 that live uptown and are interested in being part of a show that will show a different side of Harlemites. In short they are looking for the young ...
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INK_BLAST | MILITARY RECRUITERS BULLY SCHOOLS FOR ACCESS TO STUDENTS
By Juleyka Lantigua A couple of years ago I was helping a high-school senior with his college applications, but the military had other plans for him. Without his parents permission, a recruiter had set up an appointment with him at his home while his folks were at work. After the son informed h ...
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2008 | THE 411 ON VOTER REGISTRATION AND PASSIVE ELECTIONEERING
With approximately forty day left before this year's presidential election, here are a couple of quick reminders for those not in the know. Feel free to spread the word and stay informed as disinformation will be our greatest enemy in this election. Voter Registration DeadlineDon't get rejected at ...
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2008 | THE 411
With approximately forty day left before this year's presidential election, here are a couple of quick reminders for those not in the know. Feel free to spread the word and stay informed as disinformation will be our greatest enemy in this election. Re: Voter Registration DeadlineDon't get rejected ...
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2008 | WHAT'S THE 411
With approximately forty day left before this year's presidential election, here are a couple of quick reminders for those not in the know. Feel free to spread the word and stay informed as disinformation will be our greatest enemy in this election. Re: Voter Registration DeadlineDon't get rejecte ...
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MILITARY RECRUITERS BULLY SCHOOLS FOR ACCESS TO STUDENTS
By Juleyka Lantigua A couple of years ago I was helping a high-school senior with his college applications, but the military had other plans for him. Without his parents permission, a recruiter had set up an appointment with him at his home while his folks were at work. After the son informed h ...
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BLACKBOOK CONCEPT LAPTOP BY EMRE DURMUS
Check out this concept laptop from Emre Durmus a freelance Designer/Photographer from Istambul, Turkey. For more flicks vist: www.emredurmus.com [Via: Design You Trust ]
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PARKINGSPOTS.COM | RENT A PERMANENT PARKING SPOT ALMOST ANYWHERE
Parkingspots.com is a new service currently available in the U.S. and Canada that connects those needing a parking spot with those looking to earn some extra cash by renting their parking spots. The service allows you to find parking close to downtown, the airport, your office or home. This ...
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INK_BLAST | COLLEGES HAVE TO HELP MORE LATINOS CROSS THE STAGE
By Juleyka LantiguaToo few Latinos graduated from college this year, and every year. While Latinos make up 13.5 percent of the U.S. population, we account for only 7 percent of the bachelors degrees, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. Based on reading similar accounts and ...
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INK_BLAST | I THROW LIKE A GIRL, AND I???M PROUD OF IT
By Juleyka Lantigua Venus Williams hits a tennis racquet like a girl. Her sister Serena serves, receives and volleys like a girl. These women also earn gold medals, grand slams and tons of money at it???just like girls.All the women Olympians in Beijing battling it out for gold were once girls too. ...
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JOB OPENING | INTEGRATED MARKETING MANAGER, PEOPLE EN ESPA??OL
The Integrated Marketing Manager reports to the Director, Strategic Marketing & Promotions. This person will execute advertising category and project-specific initiatives, including but not limited to advertorials, consumer events, merchandising, promotional programs and online efforts for Peopl ...
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INK_BLAST | BIG CITIES LIKE NEW YORK MUST HABLAR ESPA??OL AND CHINESE AND RUSSIAN AND???
By Juleyka LantiguaThis summer, New York City showed great leadership in moving this country in a multilingual direction.On July 22, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg signed an executive order requiring city agencies to offer assistance, documentation, interpretation and publications in six foreign languag ...
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