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Sunday Reads: February 10, 2013
Books By Invitation Only: How We Build Gilt and Changed the Way Millions Shop by Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkins Wilson The story of how two HBS grads came from wildly different places to start one of the most successful online sample sale sites, By Invitation Only isn’t light reading but it’s definitely fun. I…
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Mourning the loss
When e-readers first came out I was among their loudest critics. How could they possibly simulate holding a book? Wouldn’t reading on a device take away the essential “readingness” of the experience? During my freshman year at Kenyon, a student was selling a brand new kindle for about half-price; I took this as a sign that…
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Why I love interning at a public library
Because in one night I get to: Help with IRS paperwork Find The Road by Cormac McCarthy Weed the old books in the YA room Mark things as missing in Polaris Brainstorm a YA room display Help people find divorce forms online Schedule rooms for group study Troubleshoot a printer And then go show a film…
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My Week in Instagram: February 4, 2013
1. You know you’re addicted to instagram when a simple breakfast of greek yogurt and berries warrants a picture! 2. Starbucks was just the thing for a break between classes! 3. Caught up on the latest YALSA newsletter with some french toast at Cafe Carolina. 4. Tried a new hairstyle from pinterest — check out my inspirations…
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Sunday Reads: February 3, 2013
Blog Post: 3 Steps to Defining Your Personal Brand: I’ve been thinking a lot about what I will do after graduation and this article was the perfect inspiration to start re-working my personal brand. Of course it’s all easier said than done but by starting early I hope I’ll get ahead in the long run.…