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The Truth Of It All
Facts and insights explain the truth. However, even though both lead to the truth, the fact and insight processes are very different. Facts are things proven to be true through evidence, research, and actual existence. Insights are someone’s ability to see into an object or situation and pull some truth from it. Typically, observations help…
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EvCC Presents New Beginnings
In the vacant lot at the 900 block of North Broadway Ave., institutional leaders, staff, government officials and community members gather for a long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony. About 40 people from all over the state huddle together for this memorable occasion. There was lots of excitement happening. Loud music playing, people in conversations and groups taking…
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The Not-So Old Spice
Old Spice has dominated the men’s hygiene product world for almost a century, but it didn’t start as a product for men. In 1937, Old Spice launched the Early American Old Spice product lines for women. The following year, the company added the men’s line, including shaving soap, aftershave, cologne, and talc. From this line grew the…
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Buy, Sell, Trade
Many Funko Pop! enthusiasts go beyond their collections to buy, sell, and trade. These actions can improve the quality, size, and importance of a collection. My favorite place to buy new Pops! is the Funko HQ in Everett, Wash. Some of my other favorite places to buy Pops! include Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Funko.com.…
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The Quiet Love
For some of us, love comes instantly. For others, it takes time and multiple attempts. Of course, there is nothing wrong with either, but it is life-changing to experience all three stages of love. I found my first love when I was young. It was a love forced by society, family and how we perceived…
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Snapshot of Funko Exclusive Convention Pops!
Funko Pop! partners with comic conventions across the United States. From Emerald City Comic Con to New York City Comic Con, Funko Pop! has it all. Funko, Inc. releases two types of exclusive convention Funko Pops! These types include Pops bought through shared retailers (for those unable to attend in-person conventions), and Pops bought directly…
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My Origin Story to Ultimate Adventure at Emerald City Comic-Con
Comic-Con is more than an event; it gathers souls who travel through the universe together. For some, Comic-Con means comic books; for others, it means pop culture and science fiction, but for many, it means the ultimate “happy place.” In March 2017, I experienced the Con that changed my life. For those lucky enough to…
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Why Do We Collect Things?
We collect things we enjoy. Psychologists believe one of the reasons people enjoy collecting is because of the nostalgia it produces. It allows us to relive our childhood. There isn’t a Funko Pop! on Earth, I don’t love. As a child, I spent a lot of time reading comic books and exploring the woods in…
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The Century of Recorded Sound
Description I was hired to create a brochure about howcommunication technologies have changed over the past 200 years. After interviewing extensive research and an interview, I was able to compile this brochure. I created all of the included icons. Date April 4, 2021 Programs Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator Things I learned I…
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Voting in the United States
Description I was hired to create an infographic about voting in the United States. I included an icon set and illustrations I designed. I found a visually creative way to share the necessary information. Date March 7, 2021 Programs Adobe Illustrator Things I learned I learned various ways to use Illustrator. I started by creating…
The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching
Jessica Kupcake 