New Blog

Dear Blog-o-sphere,
This blog will no longer be in use as of April 15, 2009.
It has been great working with you for the past two years. Please visit my new domain at journeysthoughjournalism.com. I look forward to speaking with you through that avenue in the future.
Best regards,
Jackie

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Tips in Job Searching

 
Thought it was time to dig deep with a post about the economy…again. I know you’re stressed, or at least have some anxiety about the future of the US economy. In my neighborhood, Oregon and Washington have some of the highest unemployment rates in 25 years!
 
Here’s the catch. There are still jobs. There are still employers [...]

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Captivating Painter

This weekend was a time for households throughout the nations to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. As I was preparing to leave Portland for Easter weekend I turned on CBN at the perfect time. Performance painter David Garibaldi prepared to captivate his audience with entertaining artistry.
 
 
 
His art is all about rhythm, [...]

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Growing Network

Remember your first experience on Facebook? My first log-in was in a college dorm at University of Oregon where a group of friends told me how important this social networking tool was because of its ability to connect you to friends, view photos, meet people, and join campus groups. Now, as a fifth year member, I can congratulate [...]

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Top Five for Alaska Airlines

Sure, the economy stinks at the moment. Businesses are failing, banks have stopped lending to at risk clients, credit companies are in crisis mode, etc.  People still need to live, right?
 
Living for me includes traveling. I’ve really had a travel bug since moving to Portland as working two jobs has limited my free time. There [...]

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Here Comes the Sun!

When the warm weather comes to Oregon, I am in a better mood. I love the fresh smell, the outdoor activities, and the mood the nice weather puts most people in.
The great places in downtown Portland, Ore. I visit when the sun comes out include:
Parks:
Washington Park: Features the international rose test garden with over 6,800 [...]

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Sidebar

Check out my sidebar with new twitter updates! It’s a fun new widget for wordpress.
Also, you can follow me @jvoth1.

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Visit Liz!

Want a hot, new hairstyle? Check out Vanity Junkie, where it’s good to be vain. I’ve been going to Liz forever and she always provides the best looks.
 
Recently, she turned my black hair up-side-down to create a fun blonde hairstyle for the spring and summer. Tell her what you want and she will provide.
Another great [...]

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Oh, no Paula!

When I need time to space out, I turn on the Food network. Last night was one of those nights and my favorite, Paula Dean, was on the tube!
Yeah, she has an interesting, somewhat unhealthy diet, but she can make me laugh like none other!
There is a point where she can draw the line in her [...]

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