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Interested in freelance writing? If so, you should sign up for The Editor’s Guide to Freelance Writing.

The Editor’s Guide is a two-hour workshop that Creative Loafing Editor-in-Chief Carlton Hargro will conduct Sat., June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Pura Vida Worldy Art (1521 Central Avenue, Charlotte 28205). This course is perfect for novice writers who dream of seeing their work published in a magazine or newspaper and will cover topics, such as:

• Developing your style
• How to beat writer’s block
• How to meet and network with editors
• How to pitch ideas
• And more!

And did I mention it’s free? Yeah, it’s free. To register, shoot me an e-mail at: carlton.hargro@creativeloafing.com.

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What was the world like before Facebook and MySpace? Probably like it was before we invaded Iraq like a chicken with its head cut off.

Well, we’re all up in the midst of that madness. If you’re on Facebook, look us up (Creative Loafing Charlotte). MySpace geeks can get at us at www.myspace.com/creativeloafingcharlotte.

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Dunno if you’ve heard about our dating site Creative Loving, but it’s a place where folks can post personal ads and photos in an attempt to find love … or a variation on the theme. I found this ad on the site from a dude named mayham25:

I am 25 years old and i am looking for someone except me for who I am. Someone you is honest, kind, smart, funny and someone who like to have a good time. I like to go movies and listen to music. I also like to watch football on the tv or go to a game, Or just hang out with friends and shoot pool.

 

He also adds:

You will never beat me at a game of basketball

If you are a super-hero, what is your power? to run faster then a bullet

My favorite movies are starship trooper, spiderman, wedding crasher, the mask, and click

Any takers?

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Carlton Hargro, editor of Creative Loafing, and Jarvis Holliday, associate editor of Charlotte magazine and president of CAABJ, will be guests on Mike Collins’ Charlotte Talks show (WFAE 90.7 FM) tomorrow morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The segment is titled “African Americans in the Media” and will include a discussion about Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons, an exhibit currently on display at the Levine Museum of the New South.

For more info, visit: http://www.wfae.org/wfae/nav1024.cfm?cat=18&subcat=92

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A friend of mine, former resident of South Carolina Qiana Martin, has decided to pack up and move to Brazil.

She made the move to pursue her dream of becoming a professional soccer player. Cool eh?

Well, you can keep up with her adventures via her blog: http://theglamoroussoccerlifeofqiana.blogspot.com.

Visit her page and show the woman some love and support.

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CHARLOTTE — Alcoholics Anonymous* meetings will temporarily shut down Wednesday when Creative Loafing, the city’s premier (and only) alternative weekly welcomes new writer Cheris Hodges to the fold.

The newspaper will welcome Hodges 6 p.m. at Prevue, the NoDa bar that has quickly gained attention for debauchery since editor Carlton Hargro began hosting the weekly Poplife party.

“I hope my health insurance kicks in soon,” Hodges said upon hearing the
news. “It looks like I’m going to need it.”

Hodges comes to the Loaf from the Charlotte Post, where she was features
editor. A published novelist and experienced journalist, Hodges also has
canoodled with bestselling novelists and was credited with Karl Rove’s
heart-wrenching decision to leave the Bush administration. Or so we hear.

All Creative Loafing staffers and their friends (at least the ones they
don’t owe money) are invited to attend.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to buy Karen a beer,” said Kim Lawson,
operations editor. “It’s my way of giving back to the community.”

Prevue is at 2909 N. Davidson St.

*The above statement is not meant to disparage or mock a worthy, vitally
important organization. Please don’t send letters to the editor.

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