Monthly Archives: August 2006

I’m a working girl!

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I got a job! My very first one and I am very proud, especially since it was getting down to the wire(my internship is finished next Friday), and I hadn’t gotten very many responses to my resumes/inquiries. I am going to be a photographer for U.S. Newswire, a company that writes/photographs/distributes press releases for non-profits, government agencies, and corporations. So I’ll be shooting conferences, openings,special events, portraiture.. etc. U.S.Newswire is a division of Medialink, which is based out of NYC. The office is right downtown…

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Marvin Pro-Life Richardson

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There is actually a real person named Marvin Pro-Life Richardson, who legally changed his middle name two years ago to reflect his views on abortion. Richardson was running as a gubernatorial candidate in Idaho until the state courts decided that they won’t allow political statements on the ballot — so Marvin is not allowed to use his full name. He must simply be Marvin Richardson. So, he was kicked off his party’s ballot. Read more at the Idaho Press-Tribune.

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My Work at USA TODAY

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At USA TODAY I have produced a number of projects, mostly photo and audio galleries and a lot of graphics (charts, maps, diagrams). Today I start my first video project, so that’s going to be fun. Here are some links to some work that I’ve done or helped with here: MTV’s 25 Anniversary: I chose the photos and put together the slideshow for this project. Lebanon-Israel Conflict Interactive: I helped with research for this graphic on the conflict in Israel and Lebanon. The Nation’s Obsession…

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Recap: Atacama Stories Trip to Chile

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This is a two-month post-project recap of the Atacama Stories project in Chile. It’s a long story so I might resort to installments unless my day continues to be as dry as it has been, in which case this post will just be really long. The amazing country of Chile and the super cool group of people working with Atacama Stories made the entire experience probably the best one of my life. Having traveled my share, I know that the people make the difference in…

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The Job Search

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I’ve come to a crossroads in life that I think most people hit right about this time. Being 22, jobless, and working for free is a very humbling experience that makes you wonder just how much your college education was worth. Thirty resumes later I’m thinking it must be something in my cover letter. But really, life doesn’t get as bad as when you’re working at the mall and a customer tells you that there is poop in the dressing room. Yes, someone wiped their…

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