Taking their turns as interns — in their 50s

Like many companies, wowOwow.com has a bunch of interns running around the office, working for free for the opportunity to learn about the business. What makes these interns different is that they aren’t fresh-faced kids who’ve never had a job. Instead, they’re all in their 40s and 50s and accomplished professionals.

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Court hears appeal in freelancers case

The Supreme Court will consider reviving the $18 million settlement of a dispute involving payment to freelance writers for use of their work online.

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Writing for Peanuts and Loving It

In her spare time, away from her duties as a chemicals specialist in the Army, Angie Papple fires up her computer and writes an article about something close to her, like life in the military. Other times she'll analyze a piece of software. Or she'll churn out advice for travelers to Hawaii, where she lives, or Puerto Rico, where she's never been.

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If you own a professional writing or editing company, or if you're a freelance journalist or book author, or if your company serves writers, or if you're simply in business at all, there are 10 customer service blunders that can be fatal to your reputation and, ultimately, your b …

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On a rainy morning in April, Lisa Feuer took the subway to the Brooklyn Dojo, a martial-arts studio where she was scheduled to teach a mommy-baby yoga class. Outside, streams of water poured from awnings into the collars of passers-by.

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Freelance is growing as a career. Here are 4 solid tips for current or potential freelancers

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A service oriented site for persoanla, and business use. With freelance service, research, and investigations. And for the financial needs, investing, loans, employement, and assistance.

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Useful tips for those of us who are trying to make it in the freelance world.

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War and 1900 to 2000 Veterans

WAR from 1900 to 2000, and Veterans rights. Who puts vets in harms way? And why don't they do something for vets? Since as early as World War One, veterans have never had the support, caring, or respect, they deserve.

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War and Veterans

VIET NAM the war no one wanted.

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Work Age Discrimination

Age Discrimination in the Work Place The law is specific with regards to Age Discrimination, but it can be hard to define. If ignored it can lead to intimidating work environment, moral problems, and advancement opportunities that fail.

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Here's the flip side to grand-scale corporate layoffs, mergers, and busts. Opportunities increase for small-business-owners, consultants, and freelancer when managed correctly.

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Duffel bags stuffed with cocaine were delivered by plane to an out-of-the-way suburban airport while two sheriff's officers provided security. A police officer stood by to guard the cash and keep out the riffraff at a poker game where $100,000 changed hands.

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Article on where you find onl;ine freelance work

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Would you ask a surgeon to work on spec? Or a president elect? Writers and designers get asked all the time. Michelle Goodman offers some great cautionary tales, suggestions. What's your take? Are you willing to boycott "spec" or "gratis" jobs?

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In 2005 AUS$, discusses hourly editing rates and why they are what they are. Also discusses the effect of inflation on hourly rates.

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I see the rise of an internet-based type of "general freelance labor": independent people who regularly or irregularly work for various websites, either for free or for pay, whose skills include writing, reading, and simple critical thinking and research skills.

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Take Advantage of Being a Student Business Owner

As I continue to earn my business chops while still enjoying the luxury of being a student, I've realized some ways to really take advantage of being both.

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In order to land the big project, it's necessary to brand your company like you're even bigger than the company you're contracting out to. In other words, to get a deal from a Fortune 500 company, you've got to look like a Fortune 10 company.

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Effectively taking on a huge freelance project can be daunting if you don't know where to begin.

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Working from home as a freelance contractor or remote employee can be a great thing, particularly if you live alone.

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Freelancers: Generalize Your Code

One thing that was really driven home during my first year of grad school was the importance of reusable code. Not to say that it wasn't taught to me as an undergrad, because it was; this year it just seemed to hit harder.

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Positive World Newsletter

A Positive look at Health, Wealth & Happiness 15 June 2008 Dear Newsletter Reader,

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These days it seems like everyone is looking for recession-proof ways to make money at home. Here are some options:

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There are millions of freelancers around the globe, but for most, freelancing is something done in isolation.

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1. Remember, You're the Expert! As a freelancer your biggest assets are your knowledge, skills, and experience. You don't provide a product - you provide a service.

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Viacom, a Fortune 500 media company, had $11.5 billion in revenue last year. It includes the hip, youth-oriented cable networks MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon.

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A comic look at wanting a better job verses actually pursuing one.

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