I couldn't copy and paste the text of the article into this blog, so I have provided the link to the article below:
Sports Backers Quarterly, Volume 2, Issue 9, July/August
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Added by Lauren Rinker on September 5, 2009 at 3:31pm —
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Ro Gammon Takes on the Half Marathon
While many Richmond area runners have already begun training for the SunTrust Richmond Marathon on November 14, this year offers a new challenge: the McDonald’s Half Marathon, which will take place the same day. Ro Gammon--a history teacher at Powhatan High School, pers…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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An evovling workforce necessitates changes in workplace design.
Richmond architectural and interior design specialists had the opportunity to learn about the constant changes of work environments at the Virginia Interior Design Association (IIDA), Virginia/West Virginia Chapter’s Spring Continuing Education and Social Event at the Children’s Museum of Richmond on June 22. Erin Boden, LEED, AP, Architectural and Design Specialist for Allsteel, Atlanta, discussed several topics of which design s…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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Richmond-area models, photographers, makeup artists, and hairstylists have the opportunity to showcase their talent and network with professionals at Model Mondays.
The event is held every Monday night this summer through August 17, 7:30pm to 12:00am at Xscape nightclub at 814 West Grace Street. Originally s…
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Fernando Luna Vera, a native of Columbia and a Chemistry graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University, first discovered his love of the Canal Walk at a festive time.
“Last Halloween night during my typical walk through the streets of Downtown Richmond, I found a very curious congregation of…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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Homeowners Colleen Hall and Carol Damon’s fabulous condominium with a stunning river view proves that simplifying your life doesn’t mean you have to forgo comfort or style.
Built in 2007, Vistas on the James has sold out all of its 160 units—starting below $300,000 to just over $1 million.…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom has just become a little greener. The 17th Street Farmers’ Market partnered with Venture Richmond in May 2009 to create the Shockoe Community Garden.
The garden, adjacent to the market’s main office (100 N 17th Street), consists of over 18 beds of raised garden containers that will…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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On June 29, Pandora Internet Radio founder Tim Westergren treated Richmonders to a meeting at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Grace Street Theater to discuss the radio’s future.
The meeting allowed attendees to ask Westergren questions about anything Pandora, from the company’s humble beginnings to sugges…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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Known primarily as a hot lunch spot for Richmonders since 1999, MOSAIC Cafe & Catering (6229A River Road ) has revamped its look and services to create more buzz and attract more clientele. In early June 2009 MOSAIC reopened its doors—after closing for redecoration around Memorial Day—with a fresh look an…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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I have decided to load each article I have written as an individual blog entry. I felt that this was a good idea for others to see what I've written to provide feedback, as well as for potential employers to view writing samples on Folio: MediaPRO (think online portfolio). My first article about an organization called TRIgirls was already entered as a blog entry entitled "First article published--feedback welcomed and encouraged!"
Feel free to comment with anything you like. If you think it was…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on September 5, 2009 at 3:28pm —
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As my internship comes to an end today, I want to reflect over the past 4.5 months and share what I have learned about writing, editing, interviewing, and photography.
1. Get a Bluetooth headset with your phone, or a landline phone that has amazing an speakerphone. Holding a phone between your ear and your shoulder during phone interviews causes extreme pain and several colonies of knots in your upper back.
2. Always make contact with the person you have to interview right away. If you pro…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on August 31, 2009 at 4:25am —
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Tonight I went to Gibson's to attend the Richmond Ad Club's meeting, and I must say that I am SO glad I went. Lately I have been feeling pretty down on myself because my job search efforts have yielded no results (how does someone young get experience if no one will give her the opportunity to gain experience??? My everlasting career catch-22). Oh wait, one result: a "Dear John"--or in my case, "Dear Miss Rinker"--letter informing me that the position has been filled. Not to say that I haven't b…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on August 28, 2009 at 2:33am —
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Come August 31 my internship with Palari Publishing, LLP here in Richmond, VA will be over and I will once again be looking for a full-time job, well, full-time. I have found a few positions here in Richmond in the publishing industry and have applied for them, but who knows what may come of those. I have my fingers crossed but my hope down in an attempt to be realistic about the current job market and to avoid feeling crushed.
Is anyone else currently unemployed? What are you doing to search f…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on August 19, 2009 at 6:42pm —
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I have recently published my first article in a local Richmond, Virginia magazine called Sports Backers Quarterly. The article is about a local organization called TRIgirls, a group of women who train together for triathlons. If you would like to read it, visit here:
Click on the current issue (purple cover) and scroll to pages 12-13. My editor said it was great and that he didn't change much, but since I don't have much experience in journalism I would gre…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on June 2, 2009 at 12:56pm —
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So this weekend I will be attending a film festival for an assignment, and I will have to interview organizers, contestants, viewers, etc. to gain their perspective on the event. I've done one face to face interview before, but since it was with a friend of mine for a college assignment I don't consider it to be relevant experience. Thus, I have no experience with face to face interviewing. Are there any pointers that anyone can give me before the festival this Sunday, April 26? Anything and eve…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on April 23, 2009 at 11:30pm —
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So my foot is in the door! I have taken the very first step in pursuing my career in publishing--an internship with Palari Publishing in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia (which is perfect...I have to stay near home due to an illness in my family). The internship involves writing for the three magazines that Palari publishes: Urge, Work Magazine, and Sports Backers Quarterly. It all happened very fast--a chance finding of an ad for the internship on Craigslist, completing and submitting my appli…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on April 22, 2009 at 12:15pm —
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I just turned 18 again--now a legal adult, but still too young to have the REAL fun that 21 year olds have. Except I'm 23, recently graduated college, and ready to take on the world of editing and publishing...and yet despite my numerous skills and endless job search efforts, I am not "experienced enough" to be offered any of the editorial positions for which I have applied thus far. Pair this with our current recession and the window of hope nearly closes on my dream.
Like most college undergr…
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Added by Lauren Rinker on April 4, 2009 at 2:10am —
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