Loving My Own Backyard
Copia Magazine
March 5, 2010
In the great desire to leave home and travel to exotic destinations, we often forget that there are many exciting things to do and see in our own communities. This article encourages people to visit their own towns and provides information on where and how to find out about interesting things happening right in their own backyards.
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How to Apply for the Peace Corps
Matador Network | Matador Change
March 3, 2010
The application process to become a Peace Corps volunteer is a long and tedious procedure, though certainly one that can be rewarding in the end. This article breaks down the steps a person will go through to apply for Peace Corps service, starting with research through the pre-departure briefing.
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How to Make Your 8-to-5 Job Work for Your Writing
Funds for Writers
February 28, 2010
Just because an aspiring writer works an 8-to-5 job does not mean she can’t write. This article provides seven suggestions on how to make the typical full-time job work for a writing career.
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All-Star Cheer vs. The Economy
Cheer Biz News
February-March 2010
In tough economic times, pricey but unnecessary expenses like all-star cheer memberships are the first to go. This feature article considers the effects of this tumultuous time from the gym owners’ perspectives. The article starts with a general overview of the economic situation, then breaks down the specific stresses in each area of the company along with the strategies gyms are using to deal with the difficult financial situation.
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Organizational Profile: SheJumps
Matador Network | Matador Change
February 22, 2010
An exploration into the non-profit organization, SheJumps, which promotes and supports healthy risks taken by women. In the piece, co-founder Lynsey Dyer explains the vision of the organization and encourages women to take advantage of the growing community.
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Interview: Conrad Pfeifer, Cave Recovery Diver
Matador Network | Matador Sports
February 22, 2010
An interview with Conrad Pfeifer, a cave recovery diver who have completed more than 3,500 dives (recreational and recovery) in his life. This Q&A includes information about what recovery diving is, how Conrad became a recovery diver and what divers can learn from his experiences.
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Pros and Cons of All-Inclusive Trips for Independent Travelers
BootsnAll
February 13, 2010
Full buffet meals. Activities right on site. Little or no out-of-pocket expenses. In many ways, all-inclusive resorts sound like the ideal vacation package. But for many independent travelers, the all-inclusive package sounds more confining and predefined than anything they would normally consider. This article debates the pros and cons of all-inclusive resorts, explaining why independent travelers may be interested in considering them while also noting why they might not be all that attractive after all.
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Defining Paradise: Why is it All About the Beaches?
BootsnAll
February 4, 2010
When we think of the term “paradise,” the image that usually comes to mind is a tropical climate, lounge chairs on a beach and fruity drinks with little paper umbrellas in them. Marketers have defined the word for us, which diminishes its power. This article looks at how paradise has been pigeon-holed, and how it can be much more powerful than the predefined term implies.
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Plane, Train and Automobile ...
Isabelle’s Travel Guide
January 18, 2010
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” In this piece I contemplate the importance of the journey as well as the final destination and note three specific journeys in my past that had a profound affect on me.
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The Art of Successful Networking
Cheer Biz News
December 2009-January 2010
At a time when relationships are more important than ever, those involved in the all-star cheer industry need to make an effort to expand their social networks for professional and personal development. This article explains the importance of networking, offers suggestions on where to network and provides suggestions on how to get the most out of time spent networking.
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