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Artistic, musical, creative, and entertaining topics in Journal's workplace sphere.

What the Heck Is a Vector File?
One of the more confusing aspects of the computer world has always been the wide variety of file formats. You create the perfect document and half the people you send it to can’t open it. How frustrating! Or you design an awesome logo in Word and the sign shop or newspaper say they can’t use it. They tell you they need a vector file. Why are these things so complicated and
By Jude Goodwin9 years ago in Journal
The Story of Your Life
I’m about to expose the realities behind taking your dream of becoming an author and actually making it happen. First, the reality check...have you ever considered how much time and effort goes into writing a book? As an author of seven books I know how time consuming, brain-aching and testing it can be to develop your story line, weave twists and turns into your story to keep readers engaged so they want to keep turning pages, make your characters believable, likable, and lovable. That said, when you’ve done it successfully, the rewards are unsurpassed, so keep reading if you’re an aspiring author, or a person who sincerely believes you have a book inside you. Even if you don’t feel you have the ability to write a book, but feel your idea for a book is good enough, there are people who'll write it for you.
By Lee John9 years ago in Journal
'La La Land' is an Artist's Life
The ending of "La La Land", a recent film directed by Damien Chapelle, had some people crying out in angst. It seems a tragedy for Mia and Sebastian to go on living separate lives.
By Lauren Marzolla9 years ago in Journal
The Success Behind 'Funko'
Funko LLC sells over $30 million worth of Pop action figures a year. Funko CEO Brian Mariotti believes that the company's success is largely due to its versatility. "Whether it's the X-men or Breaking Bad, we're going to find some pop culture phenomenon to get you into the hobby." With big heads and little eyes, it’s not hard to see how adorable Funko Pop! toys are. With characters from Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, the DC Universe, and many others, it’s not hard to find a character that you like. At New York Comic Con 2015, they were selling exclusive figures. A line was formed to get a ticket to have the chance to get the exclusive toys. The tickets for the day were claimed very early in the day. Tickets were given in one location and the Funko Pop! booth is in another. It was nearly impossible to get a ticket. So, why are disproportioned plastic toys the hot item? Why is Funko Pop! such a success?
By Stephen Hamilton9 years ago in Journal