New York is filled with artisans. Lisa Shaub is one of them. She uses her artistic skills to create unique hats for people in New York City and around the world.
Author Archives: Lindsay Armstrong
Paid v. Unpaid Internships
Are paid internships really of a better quality than unpaid internships? Check out what my survey respondents had to say.
Passing on Parkour
Gifted athlete Jose Jimenez teaches others the art of Parkour.
D Train Users Give Station an F
The 205th Street subway station in the Norwood section of the Bronx is one of the city’s worst stops, according to a 2004 survey. Little has changed in the past seven years. Listen to local residents sound off about what they want the MTA’s new chief Joseph Lhota to do about it.
Parkour Photo Essay
Parkour is a dare devil’s dream activity. It combines gymnastics and martial arts with the kind of tricks normally performed by skaters or snowboarders. Check out my slideshow of the New Movements Parkour Group from Washington Heights.
Life at Occupy Wall Street
What do protestors do when they’re not protesting? Check out my photos of a quiet Friday morning at Occupy Wall Street.
Paid versus Unpaid Internships
A few weeks ago, two unpaid interns challenged the status quo of the film industry by suing Fox Searchlight Pictures. The men, who worked on the movie Black Swan, argued that Fox failed to provide the necessary educational experience to justify not paying their interns. As more for-profit companies get in on the act of offering only unpaid internships, we have to ask: is this fair?
Internship Post: Social Media Links
The Unpaid Internship: Good Experience or Bad Idea?
As more and more college graduates face unemployment, they are willing to take unpaid internships in the hopes of jumpstarting their careers. Are these internships giving them a leg up or just allowing companies to exploit people for free labor?
Comments: Robot Writing and Babies v. Jobs
Four Tips for Career Changers
Transitioning into a new career can be difficult, especially in this economy. Here are four tips to help ease the pain.