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Kirk A. Norris I've recently been accepted into a Master's program in Australia. My next big obstacle is getting there and paying for it. Does anyone have any experience with scholarship or fellowship programs that work well for them?

104 weeks ago from Study Abroad

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Sadya Siddiqui: u need to check Australian governments scholarship programs , they are quite a few of them and pretty generous too. i'll post some of the links ...Moreu need to check Australian governments scholarship programs , they are quite a few of them and pretty generous too. i'll post some of the links that i hav bookmarked.
104 weeks ago

Brooke Roberts: You should check out Rotary International. They have a great scholarship for post-graduate studies abroad. However, it's really competitive.
53 weeks ago

Monica Valentinelli Recommend me a book that helped you further your career. No title too small. No book too long. Just tell me why this book matters to you and what you hope I get out of it.

71 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management, Professional Development, Copywriters, Creative Writing and Professional Writers and Editors 3 more

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Jake Poinier: I echo Brett's comment. "Getting Things Done" is fantastic!
70 weeks ago

Cooper: I'm not a business type, but I think the only book anyone needs was written decades ago by Dale Carnegie " How to Win Friends & Influence ...MoreI'm not a business type, but I think the only book anyone needs was written decades ago by Dale Carnegie " How to Win Friends & Influence People". I was given this book by a friends father for graduation from high school. I kid you not. It's the only self help book I'll ever need.
70 weeks ago

Kirk A. Norris Interesting article from Adage, "You are what you watch". See where you fit in: http://tinyurl.com/3859vjq

81 weeks ago from Copywriters

Kirk A. Norris "He had the gift". Rest in peace Mike Harden: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/10/13/mike-...

84 weeks ago from Copywriters and C-Bus

Kirk A. Norris Interbrand's list of Top Global Brands. BP and Toyota dropped in the rankings....hmm, weird. http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/best-global-brands-2008/...

88 weeks ago from Copywriters

Tim Moreland Anyone have any connections with a solid videographer in the Pittsburgh area? I am looking for some to do a job for me with experience both shooting video and editing. Recent graduates or students would be great! This could turn into a regular gig for the right person. Let me know if you can help. Thanks!

92 weeks ago from Film and New Media Marketing

Kirk A. Norris: Tim,

John Jaquish is a great person to work with. I've worked with him on several projects where he was a writer, director, videographer and ...MoreTim,

John Jaquish is a great person to work with. I've worked with him on several projects where he was a writer, director, videographer and steady cam operator. You can find him on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/johnrjaquish?ref=ts. Not sure what he's up to right now but he is good at what he does.

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92 weeks ago

Kirk A. Norris Columbus is in the process of trying to determine a public image to represent the city. http://tinyurl.com/3akwquh What things do you think make our city attractive? Las Vegas has the "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" image, what should ours be?

94 weeks ago from C-Bus

Kirk A. Norris 10 weeks ago I started a blog for a fiction story that I've been writing. My goal was to post a new chapter once a week. Though I've had a few gaps, I am now up to 11 chapters and back on track. So far I consider the experiment a success. I have picked up a few readers here and there (including a friend who gets on me if I haven't updated). Having an audience (even a small one) relying on me for content keeps me motivated. Read more about "Atlantis" at: http://atlantistheblog.wordpress.com/

104 weeks ago from Copywriters

Kaite Welsh: OK, that's great -but what are you planning on doing with it? A lot of publishers won't touch something you've already published, even if it is ...MoreOK, that's great -but what are you planning on doing with it? A lot of publishers won't touch something you've already published, even if it is only on your blog. And how good is it? I presume it hasn't been edited by anyone - what sort of feedback are you getting?
97 weeks ago

Kate Davids: Kaite has a point. Is this something that you are expanding? Having a blog and gathering a fan base is a good idea if you wish to publish a book, ...MoreKaite has a point. Is this something that you are expanding? Having a blog and gathering a fan base is a good idea if you wish to publish a book, but the book can't be a conglomeration of blog posts. Though it would help with book sales if you had a fan base, publishers generally don't want to publish what's already available somewhere else for free.
95 weeks ago

Tyler Durbin We've never done this before in this network so I'd like to make a twitter list of people from this network. Post your twitter handle below if you want to be included!

99 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals

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Dave Salamack: @dsalamack
98 weeks ago

Sean Masters: @SeanMMasters
98 weeks ago

Virginia Merritt Jezebel posted a great piece on their Dress Code section discussing "how to not look like crap when it's hot".( http://jezebel.com/5554723/dress-code-how-not-to-look-like-crap-when-its...) While geared mainly towards women, I think a lot of the tips are pretty universal and helpful. So how do you keep your sharp look when the temps start to soar?

103 weeks ago from Dress Code Personal Style

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Virginia Merritt: Layers are the only way in Cali. I live 3 blocks to the beach but taught 14 miles inland. It would be like 65-70 here but 80+ on campus, I learned ...MoreLayers are the only way in Cali. I live 3 blocks to the beach but taught 14 miles inland. It would be like 65-70 here but 80+ on campus, I learned very quickly that layering was the only way to survive...
103 weeks ago

Emily Moore: Love this article! I'm going to post it over at the Young Professional Women's network. :)
102 weeks ago

Emily Moore Writers: I'm looking for online portfolios to get a sense of how to build mine online. Can you link me to yours? I'd love to hear any tips or recommendations you have.

103 weeks ago from Copywriters, Professional Writers and Editors and Freelancing 1 more

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Vanessa Alvarado: http://www.vanwrites.com/ I know it needs more ...Morehttp://www.vanwrites.com/ I know it needs more examples of my work but the "projects" page gives a good idea of what keeps me busy.

103 weeks ago

Lisa Eldred: The Beyond Words blog (for young professional writers) has recently begun doing a portfolio showcase series, available here: MoreThe Beyond Words blog (for young professional writers) has recently begun doing a portfolio showcase series, available here: http://beyondwordsblog.com/tag/portfolio-showcase/
102 weeks ago

Kirk A. Norris Congrats to our team on winning the 2010 MAME Award for the Exceptional Digital Media Campaign category. Check out the ad here: http://tinyurl.com/22oyyes

104 weeks ago

Kirk A. Norris I've recently had the pleasure of becoming a contributing writer to Tyler Durbin's blog www.GenYJourney.com. The blog's goal in Tyler's words "is to develop a model for young people to use for guidance when they are making decisions in their high school and college careers as they embark on their professional career." Look for my bi-weekly style column "Fly on a Dime", Christina Lohman's "Savvy Seconds" series, in addition to the other great content from Tyler and other guest authors.

104 weeks ago from Copywriters

Elizabeth Marling What is everyone's #1 style tip for office fashion? What item/outfit/look do you turn to to express your own personal style at work?

105 weeks ago from Dress Code Personal Style

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Kirk A. Norris: Clean, polished, well taken care of shoes. For me keeping my shoes looking fly is the best way to project style. I just wrote a post about it in ...MoreClean, polished, well taken care of shoes. For me keeping my shoes looking fly is the best way to project style. I just wrote a post about it in my style column "Fly on a Dime" on the blog GenYJourney: http://genyjourney.com/2010/05/20/the-not-quite-10-shoemmandments/

@David and @Ryan, I totally agree with you on Express. Their clothes fit fantastic and look great.

Another good spot is www.topman.com. It's a UK site and they have great slim cut shirts and cool ties (among other things).
104 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: @Sean: I'm wearing flip flops right now actually. I agree with your philosophy on dress code. I prefer to be comfortable. I only dress up when I ...More@Sean: I'm wearing flip flops right now actually. I agree with your philosophy on dress code. I prefer to be comfortable. I only dress up when I have an off-site meeting, conference or speech.

@Kirk: Topshop is a great store. I wish they had more locations in the U.S. They have a flagship in NYC that I've been to a few times. I'm not a big fan of ordering online because I like to try things on.

Another good spot is Uniqlo (http://www.uniqlo.com/us/). They're a Japanese company and they also have a flagship in NYC. Unfortunately you can't buy their stuff online yet.
104 weeks ago

Kirk A. Norris This got me so fired up. My new fav World Cup ad: http://tinyurl.com/25tje5u

105 weeks ago from Copywriters

Kirk A. Norris Visually stunning adidas ad: http://attitude.adforum.com/top5/2010/05/18/adidas-fast-vs-fast-180-amst...

105 weeks ago from Copywriters

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Delta Waters: kidding...
105 weeks ago

Kirk A. Norris: ah...gotcha
104 weeks ago

Kirk A. Norris More fun soccer advertising. This time from Coca-Cola. http://attitude.adforum.com/top5/2010/05/06/coca-cola-roger-milla-santo-...

107 weeks ago from Copywriters

Kirk A. Norris Darth Vader recording his voice for TomTom. This is a brilliant piece of marketing. They've already sold me. Having Darth Vader give me driving directions would be fantastic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ljFfL-mL70

107 weeks ago from Copywriters

Susan Johnston: Thanks for post, Kirk! My boyfriend and I had a good laugh over this one (he does voiceover production and said it was pretty accurate).
107 weeks ago

Kirk A. Norris Flash Mob at the new OSU Union. This is awesome. http://tinyurl.com/2bmn7vg

107 weeks ago from C-Bus

Kirk A. Norris OSU, you are awesome. http://tinyurl.com/2bmn7vg. Flash mob at the new Union.

107 weeks ago from Copywriters

Kirk A. Norris The path to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa began inside Robben Island prison during Apartheid. http://tinyurl.com/yzbql46 I keep saying this, but this is my favorite World Cup spot so far.

108 weeks ago from Copywriters

Kirk A. Norris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtmE4GRe_oE. Nike Grid. Very cool way to get people to run more.

109 weeks ago

Kirk A. Norris Welcome to all the new members we've recently gotten lately! Keep slangin.

109 weeks ago from Copywriters

Kirk A. Norris Want to come to a whiskey tasting on 4/28? The Spirits Club of Columbus is having its 1st meeting @ Barrel 44. $20 to attend. Message me for more info.

110 weeks ago from C-Bus