One of my favorite things to do on the weekend is cook. During the week it’s often hectic . . . and cooking is the last thing I want to do. My solution? Prep meal starters and snacks for the week ahead on Sunday. It saves me time and keeps my family eating healthy and away from too much processed…
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Social Media and Politics : A Change in the Game
Internet politics: Social media a defining force in presidential campaigns — This is a great read about social media and politics. My theory – if a candidate (any level) isn’t willing to invest what it takes to do it right and learn why it’s important to use social media to connect with voters and not just shove a “vote for…
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Brunch: Southern Sunday Fried Peaches
Weekends are my favorite. If for no other reason than I unplug and slow down to enjoy cooking. One of my favorite meals is Sunday Brunch. . . whether it’s fresh ground french press coffee in bed, homemade beignets, or my new favorite – fresh fried peaches. Yep you heard me! Fresh fried peaches! It’s a very simple recipe that…
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Social Media and Politics: A Look at the reach of ‘Social Media Mayor’ @corybooker
Recently, I was catching up on the news, when I spotted an article on Newark, NJ Mayor Cory Booker by @SuzanneVara, that praised his use of social media to keep residents informed about the cleanup effort after the snow that blanketed and buried much of the North East. The article made mention of his (as of March 8, 2010) 1.1…
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What Discounts, Freebies and “Picking Your Brain” does for Business
It’s just a fact – you “do someone a favor” by discounting or giving your services away – they never respect your time, energy or talent and often have a deadline of next week or “by Thursday if you can squeeze me in.” This lack of respect and unrealistic expectations create an impossible situation of resentment for both parties. Especially…
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