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The Vibe Restructuring: Is this the beginning of the end of my freelance career?

February 18, 2009
A few of the stories I've written for VIBE. As the recession takes hold, what will happen to freelancers?

A few of the stories I've written for VIBE. As the recession takes hold, what will happen to freelancers?

Last week, a rumor zipped throughout the internets. It was posted on a few gossip blogs. And then I noticed a few of my Facebook friends linked to the article on their pages.

Word was, VIBE magazine was experiencing a financial crunch. And that they did not even have money to put out the March issue of the magazine.

I didn’t believe that for a second. I know how the magazine game works. And if a magazine like Vibe went under, it wouldn’t be like that. They’d be able to announce ahead of time that the magazine was folding. It wouldn’t fall apart in mid issue.

At least I hoped not.

The truth was revealed a few days later.

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I’ll be right there…

February 17, 2009

A good post planned for today dear readers, I promise. Just waiting for one more quote from an essential source. Check back with me.

10 Honest Questions….NBA All Star Game

February 16, 2009

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I’ve told you all before. I know next to nothing about sports. I root for teams based on a very arbitrary set of rules that can change at a moment’s notice. I find myself thinking about the color of the uniforms more than the technical aspects of the game. And this weekend, as I half-watched some of the All-Star Weekend events, I had some honest questions that I really need answered. Please help.

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The Week In Review: February 14th 2009

February 14, 2009

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This was the Best. Blogging Week. Ever.

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Out and About: Suave Skin Recording Session

February 13, 2009

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The best part of being a freelance writer is the diversity of the assignments. 90% of my assignments are celebrity driven features. But every once in a while, I do something a bit different and it’s fun to explore a different avenue.

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