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Susan G. Komen Struggles to Recover on Capitol Hill

Komen Race for the Cure

Komen Race for the CureIs it now a case of too little cash too late in the controversy for Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s (SGK) contrite plea to Congress?

SGK founder Nancy Brinker’s letter of apology to members of Congress may not be able to make up for the massive mistakes in messaging during the rift between the fundraiser behemoth and one of its grant recipients, Planned Parenthood, earlier this year.

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Cadince Voluptuous, from shy girl to burlesque star

“We like the nightlife,” says burlesque dancer Cadince Voluptuous of the denizens of her Colorado Springs, Colo. home base. “We also love our great outdoors and the lifestyle that comes with that.”

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Gossip at the Grocer’s

Over the Counter Communication about Cher Juicy gossip has always existed and it has high communication value. Gossip has such power to move information quickly and effectively that most major religions have injunctions against it. It’s in the fine print. We gloss over it as we head to the office water cooler or stretch closer … Read more

Fascinating People: Don Lloyd, Knight Works Game Designer …Kickstarter Helps Knight Works Get in the Game (2nd of 3)

Helena Kaufman unfolds the story of Don Lloyd, game designer for Knight Works and his Kickstarter-funded new game, Dark Horse. Part 2 of 3.

NHL Stanley Cup Finals Offer 7 Lessons in Mass Communication Success

What can a T-shirt communicate about a community? The vibration, noise and visual sea of blue and green Vancouver Canuck team hockey jerseys is a testament to the rallying power of a cause that can mobilize an entire community to action, pride and support. Their partners in the final series excitement , the Boston Bruins, … Read more

Anime and Manga Alley — Talking Technique

Helena Kaufman
Helena Kaufman

As you can see, getting into manga has gotten me out and about. Not only that, I’m usually catching conversation with people as I thumb through the choices on shelves at my library or local stores.

As a writer and happy-to-be-a-word-nerd, I’ve found that strangers are just friends who have not been asked for their opinion yet. A response to an anime DVD in its case may need more specialized knowledge, but you can open a book and turn it over and start discussing it with just about anyone near you as you flip it in discovery together, or to select pages.

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