jocelyn brady
Living in portland, OR
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Published Content: 92
Fans: 18
On AC since: 01.22.07
Bio:
Champion of word smithering.
Champion of word smithering.
Education/Experience:
BA English, PSU 2007
BA English, PSU 2007
Motto:
Be Your Own Gods
Be Your Own Gods
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Are we becoming more equitable by choice or by force?
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2008
It costs more than just a potentially stellar employee...
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2008
Are women really earning less than men? Is it easier to be a man in the working world? Maybe, but times are a changing.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2008
We have come a long way from inequity, but it seems we still have a long way to go
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2008
It's not that I'm not happy for people who celebrate their eternal vows - in fact I think it's quite sweet - it's just that I can't help but feel awkward and uncomfortable watching something so rehearsed
By jocelyn brady | Published 8/20/2007
With all of the political spin and tripe swarming the atmosphere of the potential 2008 Presidential candidates, it can be difficult to ascertain what it really means when one affiliates themselves with a particular party
By jocelyn brady | Published 8/20/2007
Socially Responsible Investing has been gaining momentum in the last decade, but is it really reaching Higher Ground?
By jocelyn brady | Published 8/12/2007
It can be a challenge to find a teacher that makes you really want to learn and return to class every day. Here's some pointers on who to look for, and who to avoid.
By jocelyn brady | Published 8/3/2007
We are bathing in babble, subdued by the intoxication of salaciousness, and hurtling too far and too fast into an age of emptiness.
By jocelyn brady | Published 8/3/2007
College students scramble for textbook gouging no more! Here are some book-buying alternatives to the inflated PSU Bookstore.
By jocelyn brady | Published 8/3/2007
This university allows you to have fun for credit. So check these out:
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/31/2007
PSU is renovating its main eatery, but there are plenty of other options:
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/31/2007
It's funny that with all of our technological advancements making things so easy, that it's so hard to live the simple life. But you are only human, and it's time to eat like one - despite how hard they tell you it can be.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/27/2007
Next time you're fretting on that perfect gift, go home and make your own from your kitchen!
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/27/2007
Step out of the box and make your own creation. This article features a do-it-yourself address book that beats the common grocery store fodder. Get your creative cap on and gear up to give a gift that actually means something.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/27/2007
But getting a great job is more than just earning a degree or a fancy certificate; sometimes you have to give away your services before you get paid the big bucks.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/27/2007
A recent study found that Sweden is the world's best place for women. Why? And how can the US compete?
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/27/2007
There are a lot of shady companies and scams out there preying on the unemployed. Find out how to avoid them.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2007
How to Use Olive Oil for Things Other Than Cooking
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2007
What I learned as a Writing Consultant
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2007
Got skin issues? Who Doesn't?! This product is safe and effective for all.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2007
A lot of writers pretend to be experts on the behaviors of men and women. But none of them have a clue.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2007
The drivers in Oregon are notoriously bad, but how did they get the notoriety?
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2007
It smells like dirty feet, singes your nose hairs, and the fermentation is useless for inebriation. But vinegar, my friend (the vinegar; I hardly know you), you sure make a tasty salad, give my fries some flair, and make my favorite kind of cucumber.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2007
More and more companies are jumping on this trendy bandwagon. But it's more than just a passing fad...
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/24/2007
Technology: a blessing and a curse. Same goes with the Motorola Razr.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/22/2007
How I learned to deal with the Mainland (I miss Hawaii!)
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/19/2007
See what professional money management agents have to say about personal finance.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/19/2007
Terry Emmert violated several environmental codes - including contaminating waterways with feces. Yet nothing has been done. Why?
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/18/2007
Americans are consuming more sugar than ever before. But why? And how do we stop?
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/18/2007
Public Relations drives many of America's powerhouse corporations. But how do they pull the wool over our eyes?
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/18/2007
You don't want to rely on social security, so how do you make sure you're secure?
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
Study abroad can be fun, or frightening, depending on who you trust.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
Wonder why your husband ditches daycare for golf? Why tees spill out of his workshirt after a "long day"? Golf is addictive. Find out why.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
You won't look like 'Ah-nold," but you will amaze your self- and your friends- with your beach-ready arms.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
It's tempting to sit on that butt rather than make it work for you. But (no pun intended), some simple steps can make sitting down all the more worth it.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
Servers are people too, but if you treat them like dogs, you will get "special treats" in your soup.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
It can be tempting to cave into the marketing ploys of beauty "experts." But why spend hundreds when you can use safe and effective ingredients from your own kitchen?
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
Before you head out to the grocery store for cleaning supplies, stock up on these helpful hints.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
Why not opt for something out-of-the box when you get hitched? If you don't want to have to go to a church, there are other options for celebrating that special day.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
Auditions can be terrifying, so you have to come prepared for anything.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
Changing careers can be scary, but it beats boredom and being unfulfilled. See if it's time to start your next job search.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/17/2007
How do you survive when you're sprung into the "real world"? Find out here...
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/16/2007
See what goes on in the mind of one of media greatest moguls right here in Stumptown.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/14/2007
Several renowned writers are coming to Portland, Oregon, to impart advice. Check out this schedule to find out more!
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/9/2007
The medical insurance industry caps what they pay out for prosthetic devices. See how you can help change this.
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/4/2007
Sometimes unpaid labor brings the biggest value
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/3/2007
How could they forget Hawaii's Hapuna beach?
By jocelyn brady | Published 7/3/2007
It can be hard to decide what to do during America's week of birthday celebration, but here's a list to get you started.
By jocelyn brady | Published 6/30/2007
We eat red meat because it's delicious. But it only tastes good if you think it does.
By jocelyn brady | Published 6/15/2007
Ever wonder what CIA operatives do? Well, they won't exactly tell you.
By jocelyn brady | Published 5/25/2007
Often when we take vacations, we only get out to see the man-made materials out there. But outside of the luxurious spas and massage packages, lie the real treats.
By jocelyn brady | Published 4/19/2007
Thinking of going to sunny Florida for Spring Break? Go somewhere, anywhere else.
By jocelyn brady | Published 4/5/2007
Why do we assume that an assistant must be female, or a CEO is male?
By jocelyn brady | Published 3/28/2007
I'm sure you can all relate to this beast of banality...
By jocelyn brady | Published 3/27/2007
Why is it the 'norm' to bitch about blubber?
By jocelyn brady | Published 3/22/2007
Think you're no longer a manly man when you get hitched? Try these heels on for size.
By jocelyn brady | Published 3/21/2007
For those moments we think might mean something...
By jocelyn brady | Published 3/20/2007
Too many tourist brochures highlight the same cookie-cutter Hawaiian vacation. Here's some places you might have never heard of.
By jocelyn brady | Published 3/16/2007
Recently, a high school student got sued for using the phrase "That's so gay." Isn't PC-ism going to far? What is the real cost of freedom?
By jocelyn brady | Published 3/15/2007
Sometimes all it takes is a little incentive to get inventive; if you don't believe me, take it from the monkeys...
By jocelyn brady | Published 3/7/2007
A recent bill proposes the mandatory use of mountain location units, or MLU's, in Oregon.
By jocelyn brady | Published 3/1/2007
If you have trouble with winter layers, don't fret, help has arrived.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/28/2007
Are we growing up too fast? Naomi Shihab-Nye tells us to 'remember to always have fun in your life, people just don't have enough fun.'
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/27/2007
As if we didn't have enough reasons to hate advertising, marketers have found yet another niche.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/27/2007
What the heck is wrong with Hollywood?
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/27/2007
An examination of what makes this country great, what makes it terrible, and what makes it work, from the perspective of the founding fathers of capitalism and communism.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/23/2007
What is it about the extremes that gets us to think about the simple things in life?
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/22/2007
Why is it that we believe little girls and boys need to be raised differently? The harm of inculcating lies in our youth will keep us in the stone-age.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/21/2007
Recently, a college sophomore claimed that rape was a "magical experience," sparking riots campus-wide.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/21/2007
Proof that felines can do better tricks than dogs
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/20/2007
A rant on the ranting, exploring the hypocrisy of hippies and corporations.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/20/2007
Why do we insist on a higher power? This is a scathing inquest. . .
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/20/2007
Buster Keaton proves that nice guys can win
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/20/2007
An examination of truth and fiction in literary theory.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/20/2007
If you're wondering if you should practice genital mutilation on your son, read this.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/20/2007
How do we deal with all the deterioration of the natural world from our ever-increasing trend of consumptionism? This essay examines the impact humans have had upon the environment.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/18/2007
Why do people think that men and women are so different? Are these reasons enough to justify cheating?
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/18/2007
I never was a sidelines kind of girl, and always wanted to be a part of the action. But why is it that so many women don't like football? Why don't females play in the NFL? Just ask my little finger.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/18/2007
trying to be something, trying to get somewhere, trying to figure it all out
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/18/2007
Ever wonder what could have been?
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/18/2007
Why do we celebrate such a sad story? This article explores the deleterious life and death of Anna-Nicole Smith, and the manic media that celebrates it.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/16/2007
Ever love an animal more than a marriage? This is a true short story in gothic prose from the perspective of a child.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/15/2007
A study of literary theory, expounding on notions of mimesis, from Plato to Aquinas, to Mazzoni, and beyond.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/8/2007
How do we know what "normal" genitalia is in America? This article explores the history and evolution of neonatal circumcision found in literature, history and biblical accounts.
By jocelyn brady | Published 2/1/2007
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