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Dr. Steve D BenfordBased in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Steve Benford is Professor of Collaborative Computing at the Mixed Reality Laboratory at the University of Nottingham. ÊHis research interests span creative and cultural applications of computing, from interactive art to mainstream entertainment, with a particular focus on new interaction techniques. He has established an international reputation for working with artists to create, tour and study interactive performances that have garnered international acclaim, led to award winning papers and also fed into mainstream entertainment through collaborations with major companies from Sony to the BBC. Steves research has fuelled the emergence of new cultural forms such as pervasive games and mixed reality performance, while also delivering foundational principles for user experience design, most notably his work on trajectories, uncomfortable interactions, spectator interfaces and most recently the hybrid craft of making of physical-digital artifacts. His research addresses multiple ACM communities. While he has published over thirty full technical papers at ACM CHI and a further eight in ACM Transactions on CHI, he has also published full papers at ACM SIGGRAPH, Multimedia, CSCW, Ubicomp and DIS as well as papers in leading Distributed Computing venues. He is therefore ideally positioned to introduce highly creative and unusual applications to a broad Computer Science audience and then use them to illustrate unusual approaches to interaction and to challenge current thinking on the subject from a wide range of perspectives. The wider appeal of Steve's research to the general computing community is further demonstrated by him having so published four articles in Communications of the ACM, including the cover article on Uncomfortable User Experience in September 2011. Steve's work has received best paper awards at the ACM's annual Computer-Human Interaction (CHI) conference in 2005, 2009, 2011 and 2012 (with honorable mentions in 2006 and 2013) while his collaborations with artists have won the 2003 Prix Ars Elctronica for Interactive Art, the 2007 Nokia Mindtrek award for Innovative Applications of Ubiquitous Computing, and received four BAFTA nominations. Steve currently holds a prestigious EPSRC Dream Fellowship and is the Director of the EPSRC-funded Horizon Doctoral Training Centre in Ubiquitous Computing. He was a Visiting Researcher at Microsoft Research Cambridge in 2013 and was the first Visiting Professor at the BBC in 2012. He was elected to the CHI Academy in 2012. His book Performing Mixed Reality was published by MIT Press in 2011. Steve has previously been invited to deliver keynote addresses at international conferences in a variety of fields including Creativity & Cognition (C&C), Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), Digital Resources in the Humanities and Arts (DRHA), Computer Aided Learning (CAL), Collaborative Technologies and Systems (CTS), International Society for Presence Research Conference (ISPR), and the International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications (DS-RT).
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Dr Caroline Free also led the efficacy trial for Txt2Stop, a SMS-based smoking cessation service
Despite all the hype and promise around mobile healthcare technologies, the scientific evidence supporting clinical efficacy of mobile health continues to fall short, according to two new papers in the journal PLOS Medicine.
British researchers examined 20 years' worth of published studies on mobile interventions delivered to healthcare consumers and mHealth technologies intended to improve care delivery processes. In both cases, they were underwhelmed with what they found.
"The results for healthcare provider support interventions on diagnosis and management outcomes are generally consistent with modest benefits," the researchers, led by Dr. Caroline Free, an epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, wrote in the latter article. "Trials using mobile technology-based photos reported reductions in correct diagnoses when compared to the gold standard. SMS appointment reminders have modest benefits and may be appropriate for implementation. High quality trials measuring clinical outcomes are needed."
They found just 42 instances of controlled clinical trials related to care delivery where mobile technology was the primary means of intervention. Not one was considered "high quality," meaning there was a low risk of bias and the results were statistically or clinically significant.
"None of the trials reported any objective clinical outcome, and the reported results for healthcare provider support interventions are mixed. There may be modest benefits in outcomes regarding correct clinical diagnosis and management delivered via application software, but there were mixed results for medical process outcomes regarding the time taken and completeness of or errors in reports or warning scores," the report says.
The results were only slightly more positive in the first article. In that case, the British researchers found 75 relevant scientific studies, including 59 trials related to mobile technologies for improving disease management and 26 about changing health behaviors. Just four met the criteria for being of high quality.
They found one high-quality trial that showed improved adherence to antiretroviral therapy – and markedly lower viral load – among HIV-positive patients in Kenya who got text reminders to take their medications. Two trials in the UK with text messaging resulted in more than double the rate of smoking cessation than those in a control group. However, lower-quality trials of SMS for diabetes management found no significant effects on patient weight from the use of mobile technology.
"Multifaceted mobile technology text messaging interventions have been shown to increase adherence to antiretroviral medication in a low-income setting and increase smoking cessation in a high-income setting; these interventions should be considered for inclusion in services in similar settings. Their effects in other settings should be established," the study says.
"For other mobile technology health interventions delivered to health care consumers, the effects of optimized interventions on long term, clinically important outcomes must be robustly established in randomized controlled trials."

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$20 Million Settlement Reached in Handcuffed Man's Fatal Shooting
A legal settlement agreement has been reached in the death of a man who authorities say was fatally shot by a Maryland police officer while he was handcuffed in a patrol car
A Troubling Tale of a Black Man Trying to Refinance His Mortgage
This Black borrower has an outrageous story about his mortgage refinance. When the coronavirus struck the U.S. in early spring, and the stock market went into freefall, mortgage rates began to plummet as well. Thousands of homeowners rushed in to refinance their loans, getting much-needed savings on their monthly payments. Akili Akridge, a Black homeowner in Maryland, saw all...
Rescuers Search for Survivors of Deadly Gas Explosion in Baltimore Neighborhood
A gas explosion in a Baltimore neighborhood killed a woman, left others seriously hurt and flattened three homes, firefighters said.
Maryland Woman Sentenced After 27 Dead Dogs Found at Home
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Rain Lashes New Jersey Shore as Tropical Storm Fay Moves North
Tropical Storm Fay is bringing rain and wind to the northeast on Friday, with storm conditions expected through the weekend.
'My Staff Will Not Wear Face Masks': Maryland Restaurant Owner's Fiery Facebook Post Sparks Uproar
The owner of a restaurant in Gaithersburg, Maryland, wrote a controversial post on social media telling customers that he will not require servers to wear face masks. The since-deleted post on The Grille at Flower Hill's Facebook page read in part: "Let me be very clear…my staff will not wear face masks while working here at the Grille. If...
19 Injured When Large Tree Falls on Maryland Garage
Nineteen people were injured Sunday when a large tree fell onto a garage in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, fire official say.
Police Arrest Suspect in Assault by Cyclist Over Racial Justice Flyers
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Cyclist Sought for Assault of People Posting Racial Injustice Flyers Along Maryland Trail
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Maryland Ice Rink Turned Into Temporary Morgue
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Md. Engineers Converting Breast Pumps Into Ventilators
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Body of Kennedy Townsend's Daughter Found
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This Maryland Dog Named Soda Practices Social Distancing While Delivering Wine
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'Extraordinary Measures': Maryland to Close Schools, Ban Groups of More Than 250 People
All public schools in Maryland will be closed for two weeks, gatherings of more than 250 people are banned and the governor has activated the National Guard to a higher state of readiness. Gov. Larry Hogan announced drastic safety measures Thursday afternoon to try to contain the spread of coronavirus. Public schools will be closed March 16 through March 27,…
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'I Was Prepared to Die': Man Posing as UPS Worker Forces Way Into Md. Home
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'I Was Numb': Family Secrets Come to Light as DNA Testing Gains Popularity
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'She Had to Come Home With Me': Memorable Moments From #ClearTheShelters
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Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she's already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she's learned how to forget. The broken glass washes away the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. You don't have to think about your father and the river. Your best friend, who is gone forever. Or your mother, who has nothing left to give you.
Every new scar hardens Charlie's heart just a little more, yet it still hurts so much. It hurts enough to not care anymore, which is sometimes what has to happen before you can find your way back from the edge.
A deeply moving portrait of a teenage girl on the verge of losing herself and the journey she must take to survive in her own skin, Kathleen Glasgow's debut is heartbreakingly real and unflinchingly honest. It's a story you won't be able to look away from.
Please be advised that this review contains mentions of suicide and self-harm.
Like many other people who choose to pick up Girl in Pieces, the issues and themes that are discussed with such candour are very close to my heart. For people who have experienced losing someone to suicide, have struggled with suicidal thoughts themselves, have worn their pain on their bodies, have fought with a mental illness or have simply just felt irrevocably alone at one point, this poignant and heart-wrenching novel is one that is sure to strike a chord. While I could tell you all about my life and the ways in which I found pieces of myself in Charlie, I'm not going to do that because the issues that are dealt with in Girl in Pieces are far bigger than myself. Instead, I'm going to share some facts with you.
As Kathleen Glasgow mentioned in her Author's Note, it is estimated that one in every two hundred girls between the ages of thirteen and nineteen self-harms — but that's only based off what gets reported. Self-harm is the deliberate act of injury to oneself as a way of coping with emotional turmoil of any kind. Abuse. Bullying. Helplessness. Addiction. Sadness. Self-harm is not a cry for attention. Self-harm is does not necessarily mean one is suicidal. But most importantly: those who self-harm are not alone. You are not alone.
When I first decided to read Girl in Pieces, I was slightly nervous as to whether the serious nature of the issues discussed would be realistic or overly clichéd, triggering or fake. However, I was relived to find that Glasgow didn't shy away from the gritty and raw topic of self-harm and wrote about it in such a way that clearly conveyed not only her genuine understanding of how self-harm can manifest, but also her honesty and courage in not shying away from the complex and often confronting aspects of self-injury, such as the negative-self talk and emotions that accompany it, as well as the reasons one may justify their actions. Glasgow's refusal to skirt around the edges and instead write about self-harm unashamedly and boldly is something that must be commended. We need more honest discussions about self-harm and suicide. It's time to end the stigma.
But Girl in Pieces not only discusses self-harm. It also boldly takes on issues such as sexual assault, violence, alcoholism and drug use in a way that reveals Glasgow's own strength and refusal to remain silent about the issues that are too often absent in YA novels. It's so important to have a book like Girl in Pieces because it captures the essence of life itself: there are undeniably hard times, and times when you might feel like giving up, but amongst those times of hardship there are stunningly glorious moments and we shouldn't sacrifice the possibility of things getting better by ending it before it has the chance. If I were to take away just one thing from this powerful and moving novel — which would be quite difficult because Girl in Pieces offers so many messages in varying degrees — it would be that there is always, always hope, and life is truly angelic. If you stick around long enough, you'll realise that. And you'll also realise that you are more important than you ever would believe.
As the novel begins, we are introduced to a girl named Charlie who has lived through abuse, lost her closest friend and survived a suicide attempt — all of which are incredibly painful to even imagine, let alone being thrust into her shoes like Glasgow does to us right from the very first page. While her story is undeniably a dark one, where Girl in Pieces succeeds in being not just 'another sad book' but is actually something truly momentous and transcends the barriers of your average YA novel is that it highlights that amongst the pain and suffering, there is also incredibly beauty to be found. Whether that be in Charlie's art or the friendships she forms, or even just in the faint echoes of a smile, it proves that life isn't just defined by the 'bad stuff'. One of the most rewarding parts of being taken along on this journey with Charlie was seeing her eventually realise that you aren't just a sum of everything tragic that's happened to you. You have the ability to become anything, or anyone, or to simply become happy.
Glasgow's unique writing style was another aspect of this novel that really made it stand out from anything else I've read and allowed me to finish it knowing that it had become one of my favourite books of 2016, if not on my short list of all-time favourites. The chapters are short and sweet, broken up by a little doodled stitch-like asterisms, and the sentences themselves are almost haunting and lyrical in parts, and in others they're sharp and raw, conveying more emotion by using few words rather than many. This novel brought me to tears, made my heart swell with hope, and ultimately left me with the bittersweet knowledge that, like these characters, I could go on and conquer the world. Girl in Pieces is a book that will definitely stay with me for quite some time to come. Charlie's story is so touching and so compelling, and it's one that will sear itself on your heart and leave you slightly different from when you opened up the book for the first time.
Ultimately, Girl in Pieces is a raw and powerful novel that leaves readers with the understanding that they are not as alone in the world that they might have thought, and that there is always, always hope. Charlie's story of her strength and courage, and indeed that of Kathleen Glasgow, will definitely stay with me for quite some time to come. I can't recommend this poignant and honest novel enough.
Have you had the chance to pick up a copy of Girl in Pieces yet? What are some of your favourite mental health-related novels? Do you read many books that deal with similar heavy themes? Do you think you have to be in a particular mindset to pick up a book like this one? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Thanks to HarperCollins Australia for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
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As an Xbox One owner, I was truly disappointed when i found out that a game that I was waiting so long for was in actual fact, a Playstation 4 exclusive. Until Dawn looked too good to be true; a true horror experience that plays like a lot like Heavy Rain. I cannot convey the happiness that came over me when my good friend lent me his pride and joy to experience the game that I had been desperate to get my hands on. I had the console, now all I needed was the game.
A late night trip to a 24-hour Tesco Extra was the destination as we bundled in to the car. I couldn't wait until Sunday when I was so close to embedding myself in the story that Supermassive Games had crafted for me. I jumped out of the car and hastily forced my way to the technology department. I knew where I was heading and nothing could stop me. Except Tesco.
A ridiculous rule that means that I cannot purchase anything technology related at my 24-hour store after 8pm had foiled me previously; surely I would not be caught out again? But I was. I would have to wait until the next day for the game as the disappointment sunk in.
The following day was a good feeling when i popped open the box and gave the obligatory sniff of the fresh instruction manual – I know, weird. The game installed fast to my amazement, something that I was not used to, being an Xbox owner. The time had come..
The game begun and I was instantly thrust in to a full on horror experience; it was perfect. It played like a film and I do not regret a second that I spent playing it. It was like somebody had cut open my head, taken my thoughts and displayed them on screen. I was allowed to make the decisions that I wanted and it felt amazing. If you have ever asked yourself why the victim would stay and hide or proclaimed that you would 'be outta there so fast', you would also feel the gratification that I did. I spent hours playing it in my first sitting and honestly did not feel the time passing by.
The butterfly effect was a nice addition to the game because it gave me the freedom to do what I wanted as well as providing a massive amount of re-playability. I had saved a fair amount of the terrified characters but what would happen if they all died? What would happen if they all survived? How would the outcome change? All of these questions left me wanting more from the game; this is something that I believe gave me my money's worth.
As a script writer, I instantly pick up on flaws and glaring issues that make me question the belief in what I am watching. A poor script is the foundation for a poor end product and I have to commend the creators for their hard work regarding this process. It seems as though they were not daunted by the sheer magnitude of writing multiple scripts that overlay and criss-cross throughout the course of the game. It was stable and made a lot of sense which left me more than satisfied with the story that was unfolding. The characters on the other hand were not as strong as the script and the gameplay.
The characters in Until Dawn were a little bit two-dimensional and this started to show as the game progressed past the mid-way point. Some remained strong and this was apparent by my constant feeling of hatred toward Emily's negative attitude; if i could have reached in to the screen and ended her myself, I would have.
Some character were not so good at stirring my emotions and quite frankly I found them a little bit boring and generic but I will not go in to too much detail on the matter. Nonetheless, I have hope that a game with 'over one hundred endings' may show more about certain characters depending on the choices that I make. Was my favouritism of particular characters making the others less important in the play through?
One of the biggest arguments for why this game is not as great as it should be is the gameplay that I love so much. Although I respect it and the product that Supermassive Games have released, it is clear to see that it may not be favoured among all. For those that prefer a more action based game it will probably not satisfy your gaming needs – That is you, Call of Duty fans. Somebody that appreciates a nicely put together narrative over run-and-gun however, will no doubt love what the developers have done.
Like i said, I truly appreciate Until Dawn and love what Supermassive Games have done. Heavy Rain was one of my favourite games and this felt like an extension of that but more geared towards my preferred genre. I would recommend that everybody should at least try it and truly believe that it is a PS4 exclusive not to be missed.


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UCF 2017 Class Gift CampaignUCF Main Campus
Calling the Class of 2017! Give back to the University of Central Florida in a big way this spring! The Class Gift Campaign is UCF's newest tradition, where you can leave your legacy while supporting a cause that you love. Students have the opportunity to make a donation in support of scholarships, services, research and more! Week 1 - Education …Events at UCF View Event
Triathlon TrainingRecreation and Wellness Center
This 12 week program will run from January 31st through April 7th and will perpare participants for the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Sprint Triathlon (swim 1/4 mile, bike 12.5 miles, run 3.1 miles). We will train on Tuesday and Friday mornings. There is a bike requirment for the race, but not for the training. Both new and veteran triathletes welcomed, …Events at UCF View Event
"Toussaint Louverture" The Champion of a people, and his sacrifices for freedom and equality.Student Union: Key West Ballroom (Room 218A)
"Born in Haiti in a Province called "Jeremie " City of Poets", Patrick Noze describes himself as a third-generation artist whose primary objective is to revolutionize the world of Haitian art with his contribution to Haitian culture in the art world. Legacy of a God gifted talent, he began painting and sculpting at the age of 5. Mr. Noze's personal …Events at UCF View Event
Workshop: Writing an Abstract and Get Ready to Present (Recurring Event)Student Union: Cedar Key Meeting Room (Room 223)
Acquire skills to write a strong abstract and to synthesize your research or creative work for a presentation. This workshop is ideal for students planning to apply to the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Note: This workshop is for students already working on a research project.Events at UCF View Event
ABCs of Diversity (Recurring Event)Barbara Ying Center: 140
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt Human diversity impacts each of us on a daily basis. Gaining an understanding of differences and similarities is essential for effective functioning in today's work environment. This workshop focuses on how stereotypes and biases can get in the way when creating a diverse and inclusive space for all employees.Registration Instructions Faculty, A&P and USPS: Register online at …Events at UCF View Event
Tower Garden Workshop (Recurring Event)Student Union: Atrium
Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:Tower Garden WorkshopJoin us to learn life skills associated with growing your own food and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We will meet by the tower garden on the 1st floor of the Student Union (near the stairs). Today we will be harvesting and you will get to take home some free, …Events at UCF View Event
Writing like a Member in my Academic FieldGraduate Student Center: Colbourn Hall, Suite 146
Each academic field has set guidelines for genres, purposes and varying audiences. This workshop will focus on how to guide a novice in their understanding of appropriate writing conventions by reading and analyzing subject-specific texts, practicing discipline-specific writing tasks, and helping them understand the theoretical foundations of their academic discipline in regard to written communication. Students must register for all …Events at UCF View Event
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Margie Rigney
CHARLESTON -- Margie Rigney, 69, died Feb. 3, 2008, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
Born Feb. 18, 1938, in Forrest City, Ark., to the late L.S. and Leora Sisk McCain, she was a member of Opportunity Church of God in Christ in Charleston.
She married Samuel L. Rigney who survives.
Other survivors include: eight sons and four daughters-in-law, Sammy L. and Cynthia Riggens Jr., Troy and Donna Riggens and Calvin Rigney and Gary Rigney of Charleston, Swayne and Roberta Rigney of Rome, Ga., Terry Rigney of Pacific, Tyrone and Elizabeth Rigney of Indianapolis and Sgt. Gyrome Rigney of Jacksonville, N.C.; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Brenda and Randall Hollis and Carolyn and Tommy Smith of Indianapolis, and Deborah Rigney, Amelia and Thomas Murray and Rita and Michael Spence of Charleston; two brothers, L.S. McCain Jr. and James McCain of Charleston; one sister, Stella Greer of Wyatt; and 34 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. Friday at the Williams Funeral Home in Charleston. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Opportunity Church of God in Christ with Steve Betts, pastor, officiating.


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Christmas is not turning out to be what I imagined it. Well, I am still thankful for the blessings that came and are still coming our way but there are things beyond our control that came late this year. We haven't bought any decorations yet! We also still do not have gifts for the family, even for K. I would have wanted to buy her a new pair of earrings and probably a Gold Initial Pendant, similar to this one, she can wear to her party. But I guess all those will have to wait. We are buying her a nice dress for Christmas, and that's about it.
Anyway, there is still next year, when Abi will be more appreciative of the season :)


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Good preparation – good results
There are a number of things to consider when painting with spray cans. Here we explain what you need to do even before you remove the safety lock from the can.
Thorough cleaning is the foundation stone
Painting before you've removed rust or flaking paint? An absolute nono, because if you paint over grease or dirt, peeling layers of old paint or similar, you'll just be wasting your time. The coat of paint won't be able to hold, or will exhibit imperfections in its surface finish, such as small blobs, dust inclusions and irregularities in finish and texture. So first sand down thoroughly, then remove grease and dirt using suitable materials, e.g. water and/or silicone remover. Because even the adhesive tape won't be able to hold if it is applied to soiled surfaces.
Masking, masking and masking
Because spray mist by its very nature spreads really well, careful masking is nearly half the job in itself. The fine aerosol particles are borne far away in the air, especially outdoors when there's a bit of wind. In order to protect the environment, you need to mask extensively and tightly. Because the masking paper or film doesn't hold in place by itself, choosing the correct adhesive tape is an important part of your preparations. There are various adhesive grades, as well as widths ranging from narrow to very wide, as well as special designs for pros. For example, if you want to avoid sharp edges in your car paintwork repair (see tip on next page), or actually want sharp edges, as is the case with lines and contours, you will need to use a special tape designed for the purpose. It's even possible to make mistakes when masking. For example, if painter's masking tape is stretched too much, it loses flexibility, which results in 'bridges' occurring, under which the paint runs. You should also not overlook the correct point to remove the adhesive tape. If the paint is still too wet, it will run; if it's already too dry, the paint film will tear and the edge won't be neat. Furthermore, to avoid damage occurring it should be removed evenly and not too quickly.
Pro masking tip
When carrying out spot repairs, the transitions from the old to the new coats must have soft edges. Special joint tape is available for this purpose, or you can use this technique: simply affix the paper wrong side up and then gently fold it back on itself so that it has a curved edge. Then fix down the part that is folded back on itself.


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Media Alert: Dr. Walt interviewed on "Connecting Faith"
This week I was interviewed by Neil Stavem on his nationally-syndicated radio show, Connecting Faith, about my newest book, "The Ultimate Girls' Body Book: Not-so-silly questions about your body." You can listen to the interview here. Below is information on the interview from the Connecting Faith website. (more…)


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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Hot and Cold (04/09/09)
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By PamFord Davis
Hot flashes began for me many years before being diagnosed as menopausal. A sudden heat began at the back of my neck. Believe me, that gradually opened doors to not only hot flashes, but raging wild fires!
In the approaching years my body felt like a thermostat listed for a government re-call.
At the height of my hot flash attack I modeled the layer look in fashions. It became a necessity; because one minute I felt very cold. So, I put on a sweater and felt nice and cozy. My battle with hormones continued; next I began to sweat and my face became sizzling hot!
Night time became a real challenge. Darkness is meant for sleeping, not for practice as a quick change artist! Waking hot and sweaty is bad enough. Quickly discovering you need to change your nightwear and the sheets is disgusting! Crawling out from under the covers you get hit head- on with cold, clammy chills! "This too will pass!"
While I pushed through my femininity tunnel, my husband and I owned and operated a Low Power television station. He daily had a camera balanced on his shoulder taping events around our city. He recorded meetings for Men and Women's clubs, as a part of public service. At a luncheon group called "Open Door" community club, women had a lady doctor as their guest speaker. Her speech on menopause quickly turned into an embarrassing moment for him, and laughs for the women! He heard a crash course on the change of life!
Guess what? With age 60 becoming a reality next month I now have severe osteoporosis and a daily medication side effect is hot flashes! Here I go again! Hot or cold, I am a survivor!
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Requirements for W2 Form Disbursment for Companies
Companies that pay wages and other payments totaling more than $600 in a calendar year must furnish copies of IRS Form W-2 to employees, including former employees. If your company paid an individual and deducted income tax, taxes for Social Security and Medicare, or FICA, you are required to file IRS Forms W-2 and W-3. Form W-3 is a summary of the individual W-2 forms your company is submitting to the government.
Form W-3
To complete the transmittal IRS Form W-3, you must have the total number of W-2s that you're submitting to the IRS. If you have more than 250 W-2s, e-file your W-3. Otherwise, complete the paper form, which requires your employer identification number and the total amounts for the W-2s you are issuing to employees and former employees. You must have totals for dependent care benefits, contributions to nonqualified retirement plans, deferred compensation and federal income tax withheld. In addition, the W-3 requires the state abbreviation and identification number, and state and local wages and income tax withheld. If your company operates in two or more states, you don't need to insert the state abbreviations or identification numbers.
Form W-2
You're required to disburse IRS Form W-2 copies labeled B, C and 2 to employees and former employees who were paid more than $600 during the calendar year. The deadline for furnishing W-2s is Jan. 31, following the calendar year for which you're reporting wages. For example, the deadline is Jan. 31, 2013, for the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2012.
Early Disbursement
If you have employees who left the company before the end of the calendar year or employees whose earnings stopped earlier in the calendar year, you can furnish W-2s for them before the end of the calendar if you choose. But, you still have until the following January to furnish W-2s to employees. For example, if you had a summer employee for whom you could have prepared a W-2 by September, you can provide the W-2 sooner than Jan. 31, or you can wait and furnish the W-2 with the rest of your employees W-2s that are due out by Jan. 31. An employee can request copies of her W-2 and you must fulfill the request within 30 days after the employee received her last paycheck.
If you don't have sufficient time to prepare the Forms W-2 or extenuating circumstances will prevent you from disbursing employees' W-2 forms, you must write to the IRS before the Jan. 31 deadline. Your letter must contain your contact information and employer identification number, as well as the name and signature of the person authorized to make such a request. State the reason for your correspondence -- to request an extension of time to disburse "Forms W-2" to your employees -- and explain what caused the delay. If you require an extension for more than 10 Forms W-2, you must submit an electronic request.
Returned Mail
If you get returned mail for Forms W-2 that you attempted to furnish to employees, keep them in a file for four years. Keep the returned Forms W-2 in a secure file just as you would any other employment records. If your W-2 forms are stored electronically, ensure that they're properly scanned to show pertinent information about why the form was returned, such as wrong address or no such name at the address.
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Explanatory notes to the Geological Map of Greenland, 1:100 000, Ussuit 67 V.2 Nord
Jeroen A.M. van Gool & Mogens Marker
The Ussuit map area at the edge of the Inland Ice in central West Greenland displays reworked Archaean and Palaeoproterozoic rocks in the core of the c. 1850 Ma Nagssugtoqidian orogen. Also the brittle fault systems, predominantly of Mesozoic and Cenozoic ages, and Quaternary deposits are indicated.
In addition to a systematic description of the map units, these explanatory notes comprise accounts of the geoscientific research and of the Palaeoproterozoic geological evolution in this key area of the Nagssugtoqidian orogen. Previously unpublished geochronological data are presented in full in an appendix.
Aeromagnetic data, surface geochemical data and economic geology are presented in three separate sections. Several occurrences of iron sulphides with minor copper are known, and the area holds a potential for industrial minerals and dimension stones.
The Ussuit map area is situated around the inner Nassuttooq (Nordre Strømfjord) in central West Greenland, in the core of the Palaeoproterozoic Nagssugtoqidian orogen. The orogen largely consists of reworked Archaean gneisses, as well as Palaeoproterozoic ortho- and paragneisses in its central part. Easy access through the branched fjord system and good exposures along its coastlines, combined with less intense reworking compared to neighbouring areas to the west and south, have made the Ussuit map area the most intensely studied and best known part of the orogen. The most recent research and mapping projects were organised by the Danish Lithosphere Centre (1994–1999) and the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (2000–2001).
The predominant rocks are late Archaean tonalitic and granodioritic orthogneisses, intruded by postkinematic granites. Archaean supracrustal rocks are predominantly of mafic composition, but only few have been recognised. Palaeoproterozoic rocks occur as tectonic sheets (the Ussuit unit) which are always in tectonic contact with the Archaean orthogneisses. The most abundant Palaeoproterozoic rock types are biotite schist and biotite-bearing paragneiss, besides orthogneiss of the Arfersiorfik intrusive suite. The latter rocks are mainly deformed quartz diorites intrusive into the metasedimentary rocks and interpreted as remnants of a magmatic arc above a subduction zone. The Ussuit unit also includes amphibolite, marble and calc-silicate rocks, and lenses of ultrabasic rocks. Small bodies of younger syn- and post-tectonic granites occur throughout the map area. The interleaved Palaeoproterozoic and Archaean rocks form a major anticlinal fold structure between two crustal-scale shear zones, the Nordre Strømfjord shear zone in the north and the Nordre Isortoq steep belt in the south. These shear zones formed during the latest ductiledeformation event (D4), following ductile thrusting (D1) and kilometre-scale folding (D2 and D3). The deformation and high grade metamorphism are the result of collision of two Archaean blocks at c. 1850 Ma, with a presumed strongly deformed suture rooted in the southern Ussuit area.
No economically feasible mineral occurrences have been discovered to date within the Ussuit map area. Minor sulphide mineralisation related to hydrothermal activity occurs in faults and shear zones, and minor stratabound iron formations have been observed. The most promising industrial mineral deposits are minor diopside occurrences and potential dimension stone in migmatised orthogneiss.
J.A.M.v.G.Geological Survey of Denmark and GreenlandØster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen K, DenmarkMail: firstname.lastname@example.com
M.M.Geological Survey of NorwayN-7491 Trondheim, Norway.
Buy the map series by contacting GEUS booksale at:email@example.com
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During his degree in Construction Engineering Management, Tom got his first site-based experience working on placements on two of the City of London's most high profile projects; Heron Tower and The Walbrook. He said: "It was like a dream come true. I was not originally from London, so to find myself in the heart of the city, involved in two major projects was so exciting and a great opportunity to get practical experience."
Tom returned to The Walbrook project when he joined Skanska as a Graduate Construction Supervisor in 2009. Since then, he has completed several different projects, working on some of London's most iconic office schemes, totalling around £600M in construction value over the past 10 years.
He has also experienced Skanska Stretch – an internal programme designed to further self-development and to gain international management experience – that took him to a variety of different areas across Europe, and to the USA on a commercial development placement in Washington DC. "During my time on Stretch, I realised that there are opportunities for everyone at Skanska no matter what your background. If you make the most of these opportunities, you are rewarded with amazing experiences and personal development. It was fascinating to see how Skanska operate in not just a different country, but a different side of the business altogether, and I continue to learn from other business units today."
Now a Development Manager within the Development team, what Tom enjoys most about Skanska is the people: "Working with so many different teams, I always meet new people and experience fantastic camaraderie. I still speak to international friends that I made on Stretch on a weekly basis, despite finishing the programme two years ago."
Tom's message to anyone considering a graduate career path in construction is to focus on the values and environment of a company over the role itself. He said: "Skanska has continually improved in terms of the offering for graduate talent. I have been lucky enough to be involved in assessment centres and it's great to see that talent being nurtured. Even if you're not set on a particular role, if your personal values align with Skanska, there is a future for you here to help build for a better society."


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Pressingtrade.com is a Web Design and Internet Marketing Company in Houston. We offer a wide range of products that most blue chip companies use to get their spot on the search engines. Of course that spot is page 1 so they can capture the most customer views. Pressing Trade will get you there! It is not that difficult for us because our experts have been working with the Internet and building sites for the past 20 years! ged!
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The first rule of creating advertisements to launch your website is to never use flash! Flash ads look cool and pretty, but are hard for Google to read. Google prefers html ads because the advertisements and the keywords associated with them give your landing page value. These ads are placed on the "Display Network" which is a series of websites that have a small, medium, or large space available for network ads to be shown. If your websites ad is clicked the owner of the website that displayed your ad will get a small percentage of what you paid for that ad. This is the most popular way to advertise on the internet since it creates profits that you can reinvest into your own ads if you have a display network set up on your own site for others to use. You can also block out your competition from using your website for their ads.
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A lettuce salad is often pegged as 'boring' or 'bland' but this Cos and Green Bean Salad with Middle Eastern Yoghurt Dressing is anything but.
Cuisine: middle eastern
Brioche French Toast with Banana and Crunchy Dukkah
French toast is a brekky favourite in my house and a Sunday morning ritual we never miss. The crispy outside and soft gooey egg centre
Spice-Poached Fish and Cous Cous Salad
This recipe for Spice-Poached Fish and Cous Cous Salad is a fantastic fusion of Australia meets the Middle East. By adding the fresh, zesty flavours
Middle Eastern Braised Lamb Shanks with Dates and Cous Cous
Lamb shanks are a classic slow-cooked dish that have been tried and tested for many years now. They're such an easy 'set and forget' meal
Simple Moroccan Lamb Curry
This simple Moroccan Lamb Curry is so easy to make and packed full of flavour. Done in the pressure cooker this curry is ready in
Egyptian Dukkah-Spiced Multigrain Chips
Chips are an excellent party snack or great to munch on during movie nights but they aren't the healthiest snack option. Lynton from My Market
Figs with Marscapone and Cardamom
Everyone loves dessert but they can often be time-consuming and difficult to make. This simple dessert using figs is super easy to make but doesn't
Preserved Lemons recipe a must for all Moroccan food fans
Preserved lemons are salty, lemony flavor bombs that can rev up any bland dish and give it an exotic twist. Used particularly throughout Moroccan cooking,
Chermula chicken tagine with preserved lemons and green olives
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If you've been in the drugstore lately, you've no doubt noticed a change in the hair care isle - it's the new Pantene hair care collection.
Like me, you may already be a big Pantene fan and have your favorites from previous Pantene collections, such as the Pro-V line, or my personal favorite for very dry, relaxed and very curly/kinky hair - the Pantene Pro-V Relaxed and Natural line.
So, you may be thinking, "What do I use now?"
Well, I was recently invited to a very intimate event for the new Pantene hair collection launch - and what I learned will not only clear up how the collection can best be used for your unique hair type, but also clear up some misconceptions about hair care and the Pantene products.
The event was hosted by Pantene Sr. Scientist, Jeni Thomas and celebrity hairstylist for Pantene, Tippi Shorter (pictured, right), who works with stars such as Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and Rihanna, to name just a few.
They took us through the new hair collection, which is made up of 4 lines to match 4 specific hair types - fine, med/thick, curly, and color treated.
This is a completely different way of categorizing hair care and a big departure for the brand, but with their advanced scientific research on hair and new product formulations, they have created one of the best mass market hair care lines on the market - one that you can mix, match and tailor to any hair type.
Many women of color will gravitate towards the Curly line, and this is a great choice for those of you with naturally curly hair in which you either want one of two results:
Curls to Straight -These products loosen the curl and prepare and protect it when straight styling, such as with a flat iron/blow dryer. The second choice are the Dry to Moisturized products which hydrate and define your curls while controlling frizz. As far as the curly line goes, I'm a big fan. Both of the product types in the line cleanse well, while keeping moisture in the curls. Depending on what you want to do with your curls, each of the ancillary styling products does exactly what they say they will do, from smoothing frizz, to protecting hair from heat styling tools. Not only have I seen first hand that this is a fantastic line on my own little "Sporty Spice", who has naturally long, curly hair that tends to frizz, but Pantene also tested the frizz fighting products in the line on hair in a facility which was 80 degrees with 80% humidity for 24 hours to ensure they worked!
Note: Pantene will still carry the popular Relaxed and Natural line, which is still a fantastic choice for many women of color with very dry hair that is also relaxed or worn in it's naturally very curly/kinky state -including braids and dreadlocks. It's important to also note that although this line is marketed towards "women of color" (and will still have the wording on it's packaging) it's the perfect solution for women of any background with extremely dry and or thick/brittle hair. Case in point: Tippi told us that one of her favorite products to use on Lady Gaga was the Pantene Pro-V Relaxed and Natural intensive deep conditioner. Why? Because all the hair bleaching Gaga does on a regluar basis left her hair extremely dry and damaged - perfect for the Relaxed and Natural line.
The best way to think of the new Pantene hair system is to establish 1) what type of hair you have and 2) what type of hair you want.
If you have extremely dry hair and moisturizing is your top concern, then you can go directly to the Relaxed and Natural line, and use the products best suited to you e.g. daily conditioning cream, conditioner, etc.
If however, your top concern is not extreme moisture, you can use the following 3-step process to make your product choices, by determining if you have:
1. Non-colored or Colored hair. If your hair is Non-colored go on to step 2 and 3. If it is colored, you can stay in this line and choose the products to help you achieve the look you want, e.g. shampoo, conditioner, treatments, etc.
2. Straight or Culy hair. If your hair is Curly, then you can stay in this line and choose the products choose to help you achieve the look you want, e.g. shampoo, conditioner, treatments, etc. If It's straight (even by chemically relaxing), then move to the 3rd variable.
3. Fine or Medium-Thick hair
Decide if you have fine hair (less volume, limp in it's natural state) or medium/thick hair (more volume, naturally full). This is the final factor that will determine the core products and coordinating treatments for the final results you desire. You will use the Fine products for fine hair and Medium-Thick products for medium-thick hair.
Tippi also gave some great tips such as:
Another huge myth that Tippi dispelled - heat does not really increase the effectiveness of most conditioners (unless it specifically states that it's heat activated). She also reminded us that like many cosmetic products, such as foundation, we should also think of our hair care seasonally - so that the shampoo/conditioner and even styling products that you use in the winter may need to be changed for the summer months.
Let me know if you've tried the new Pantene products - and what your experience has been with them!
*Pantene products were provided courtesy of DeVries PR for reviewing purposes.


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Mon, 29 December 2014
Chuck Middleton is the first openly gay man to become a college president in the US. We chat about advantages of being gay in a running a college, the power of mentoring, and how he developed 6 current college presidents. Notes and Links →
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Wed, 5 November 2014
Denise Bransford never intended to become a higher education executive. She cared deeply about education and young people. Listen to learn how her volunteer work led her to become a VP at Roosevelt University.
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Thu, 30 October 2014
Camille Preston was a limo driver, waitress, and did it all. In this interview we explore how she found her vocation and how you can find yourself in work.
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Direct download: 149_149__Camille_Preston_Leadersh_1.mp3
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Wed, 29 October 2014
Melissa Tyler is a Jeweler and entrepreneur getting in people's stomachs and making big change. We chat about her Tummy Toys and the incubation space she has created.
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Direct download: 148_148__Melissa_Tyler_Tummy_Toys.mp3
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Tue, 28 October 2014
Cheryl Brown is teaching people how to quilt online. We chat about why she quilts and the challenges of making a living online.
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Direct download: 147_147__Cheryl_Brown_Quilter_Chic.mp3
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Mon, 27 October 2014
Henry Johnson has done the corporate thing, now he is on his way to creating a podcast about creators. We chat about the transition and his journey.
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Direct download: 146_146__Henry_Johnson_TalktoHenryJ.mp3
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Tue, 21 October 2014
Sarah Sladek helps companies figure out how to attract and retain millenials. We chat about the gap between baby boomers and millennials plus how to bridge it.
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Mon, 20 October 2014
Susan Murphy Warren is the COO of Seeding Labs an organization that sends lab equipment to schools that need them all over the world. We chat about her career in medical devices and international development.
Direct download: 144_144__Susan_Murphy-Warren_Chief.mp3
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Fri, 17 October 2014
Keith Griffis runs ifSimply.com which helps people create membership sites. Find out how he doesn't have to be sleazy to sell, the end of his career as a rockstar and how several miscarriages led him to a career helping people.
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Thu, 16 October 2014
Mike Messier is a director, acting coach, wrestling commentator, and a compelling dude. We chat about his film The Nature of the Flame and overcoming mental illness. Episode Sponsor Perfect Fuel Chocolate, Use "Rockstar" at checkout for 10% off
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Wed, 15 October 2014
Angel Mendoza specializes in Meso American, indigenous and Aztec art. We talk about the journey to finding his roots and his mission to reviving the interest in Mexican iconography. Sponsor Perfect Fuel Chocolate Use "Rockstar" at checkout for 10% off
Direct download: 141_141__Angel_Mendoza_Aztec_Artist.mp3
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Tue, 14 October 2014
Charu Sharma grew up in a conservative Indian household then grew up to become a tech dynamo. Serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and trailblazer we chat about her jouney. Sponsor Perfect Fuel Chocolate Use "Rockstar" for 10% off
Direct download: 140_140__Charu_Sharma_Entrepreneur.mp3
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Mon, 13 October 2014
Betsy Carson was always interested in film. Her partner introduced her to the vegan lifestyle. Betsy has produced the very successful series Vegan Mashup and VegEZ, a top rated video podcast on iTunes. We chat about tv shows, transition to the vegan diet, vegan cheese and how to make it as a filmmaker.
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Fri, 10 October 2014
Joyce Walker was one of the first female Harlem Globetrotters, played for Team USA, and avg 25 ppg at LSU. After going abroad to play she became addicted to drugs. Find out how she overcame and got into coaching.
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Thu, 9 October 2014
In this special episode, we chat about the danger of doing everything yourself. I explain the term Single Point of Failure, why you need to know it and what to do about it. Sponsor Perfect Fuel Chocolate. Use promo code "Rockstar" for 10% off
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Wed, 8 October 2014
This last episode of the R.O.C.K. series where we the C and the K. Have you created a vision for your career? Do you know exactly what you want in your career? Learn about this and more. Sponsor Perfect Fuel Chocolate. Use 'Rockstar' for 10% off
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Thu, 2 October 2014
Tess O'Brien created Clean Power Perks make it cool to use clean power. We chat about how she is teaming with brands to provide 'perks' to people who sign up for clean power.
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Direct download: 137_137__Tess_OBrien_Clean_Power_Pe.mp3
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Wed, 1 October 2014
Bonnie Burgett is changing real estate with fancy math and crowd funding. We chat about her company Sourced Capital and its potential to change everything. Special guest: Tim the intern Save 10% on your order with "Rockstar" at Perfect Fuel Chocolate
Direct download: 136_136__Bonnie_Burgett_Sourced_Cap.mp3
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Tue, 30 September 2014
Jin Ho Kim got so sick from stress he could not get out of bed for 1 year. We chat about how the stress of performing creating an autoimmune condition that almost crippled him. Sponsored by Perfect Fuel Chocolate. Use "Rockstar" for 10% off your order
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Mon, 29 September 2014
Valerie Groth is a Life Coach and former school counselor. We chat about the student who inspired her to create a boarding school in Chicago.Sponsored by Perfect Fuel Chocolate. Use "Rockstar" for 10% off
Direct download: 134_134__Valerie_Groth_Life_Coach_-.mp3
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Sat, 27 September 2014
This edition of the ROCK series is about what you have to offer professionally. We go into detail about how to find out what you have to offer your clients or colleagues. Sponsor for this show is Perfect Fuel Chocolate. Use code "Rockstar" for 10% off.
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Fri, 26 September 2014
The ROCK series breaks down how to sell and talk about yourself effectively. R is for Recognize your unique personality and how to make it a professional asset. Sponsor: Perfect Fuel Chocolate. Use "Rockstar" at checkout for 10% off
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Thu, 25 September 2014
In this special episode, we chat about how to find mentors and interns for entrepreneurs starting out. This episode is sponsored by Perfect Fuel Chocolate, organic fuel for workouts and your work day. Use "Rockstar" at Checkout for 10% off.
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Wed, 24 September 2014
In this special episode, we chat about taking a career break. Is it career suicide? Listen to the show and let me know. This podcast is sponsored by Perfect Fuel Chocolate. Use "Rockstar" at Checkout for 10% off your order.
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Tue, 23 September 2014
In this special episode, Derrick talk about how to figure what to do in your career. We go down memory lane where he talks about dead end jobs and how to get out of them. Sponsored by Perfect Fuel Chocolate. Promo code Rockstar for 10% off your order
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Mon, 22 September 2014
In this special bonus episode, Derrick talks about some changes to the podcast. We chat about contest for Purpose Rockstars, musical change, and a brand new sponsor. Excitement awaits.
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Category:general -- posted at: 12:41pm EDT
Fri, 19 September 2014
Kacy Karlen started the Height of Style because it was difficult to find a great fashion resource for tall women and men.We chat about life as a 6'4 woman trying to be stylish, growing a writing team, and coolness of dorkdorm :)
Direct download: 133_133__Kacy_Karlen_Founder_Heigh.mp3
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Thu, 18 September 2014
Taylor White decided to start investing in real estate just after Sept 11, 2001. In a down economy, he was able to invest in real estate throughout the world, travel, and learn a lot along the way. We chat about rum, Buenos Aires, and how he made it.
Direct download: 133_132__Taylor_White_International.mp3
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Wed, 17 September 2014
Jonny Nastor grew up booking punk rock shows and running offline business. When it came to online business though, he took a long hard road. We chat about why he loves online now, how he got unstuck, and being in his daughter's shadow.
Direct download: 131_131__Jonny_Nastor_Entrepreneur.mp3
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Tue, 16 September 2014
Monica RW was 'Ms Corporate' working her way up the ladder until she got sick and tired. Now she hosts Independent Underground podcast. We chat about their rise from 0 to 147,000 listeners per month + three quick family deaths that changed everything.
Direct download: 130_130__Monica_RW_Host_Independen.mp3
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Mon, 15 September 2014
Ani Alexander left a job that was taking her away from her family to pursue writing. We chat about how she found success as a self-published author, why she coaches writers, and her newest book. Derrick's mic had some issues. Enjoy this anyway :)
Direct download: 129__Ani_Alexander_Author__Writing.mp3
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Thu, 11 September 2014
Angela Gibson is a transpersonal intuitive counselor. Translation: she helps gain insight into the spiritual world arous us. We chat abour her journey from scientist to spiritual counselor, clearing a house of spirits, and her upcoming tv show.
Direct download: 128_128__Angela_Gibson_Intuitive_Co.mp3
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Wed, 10 September 2014
Sheeri Cabral makes MySQL databases cool and brings people together. We chat about how databases affect our every day lives and how she went from neuroscience to computer science. Let's get dangerous!
Direct download: 127_127__Sheeri_Cabral_Mozilla_MySQ.mp3
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Tue, 9 September 2014
Sherry Penney rose to become the first female president of the University of Massachusetts system. Before then she was told she could not get a job as a professor. We talk about all the difficult steps of her rise to leadership.
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Mon, 8 September 2014
Latoya Burton is a San Francisco who found purpose in interior design and home in Australia. We chat about her journey and the walkabout that lead her to creating Twelve-22. It's just two old friends catching up.
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Fri, 5 September 2014
Scott Herman went from the cast of MTV Real World Brooklyn to Youtube fitness star. Years earlier he was bullied then turned to the gym for release. We chat about that and how he developed a community of 50,000 people.Continue reading→
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Thu, 4 September 2014
Adam Teeter, co-founded Vine Pair to make wine less stuck up and more accessible. In an interview recorded on the Friday at 5pm before a holiday we chat about he so passionate and how new people can understand wine quickly. Continue reading →
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Wed, 3 September 2014
Keith Chow is the Founder of Nerds of Color and the Secret Identity Universe. We chat about growing up as a nerd of color and various controversies in Walking Dead, SpiderMan, and all over pop culture. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 2 September 2014
Madeline Puckette started Wine Folly to make wine approachable to all. She started out a musician and artist then applied that creativity to teaching others about wine. We chat about music, entreprneurship, and learning wine. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 1 September 2014
Virginia Kuhn submitted one of the first digital disserations ever. She is now leading a huge project to digitally analyze film with humans and super computers going back decades. We chat about Media Literacy and why it's so important Continue Reading →
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Fri, 29 August 2014
Claire Cook wrote her first novel in a van at 45 years old. Her second novel became the hit movie Must Love Dogs starring Diane Lane and John Cusack. We chat her reinvention and how to make a turn yourself. ↳Continue Reading
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Thu, 28 August 2014
Alex Weaver is the Managing Editor of BostInno, an online news source for innovation and all things Boston. We chat about his journey from Maine, getting in copy writing, and BostInno's groundbreaking coverage. We also chat beer. Continue Reading
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Wed, 27 August 2014
Cheryl McNeil is so committed to the students she teaches she visits the various countries they come from. We chat about her career as a teacher, why she loves travelling so much, and her career as an opera singer. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 26 August 2014
Marsha Wright is an author, journalist, and businesswoman who grew her brand through strategic alliances. We chat about the difference between joint ventures and strategic alliances, her incredible journey, and have fun from Thailand. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 25 August 2014
115: Alex Avina, History Professor, Florida State University - From Soccer Player to University Professor
Alex Avina wanted to be a soccer player and turned out becoming a history professor. We chart his journey from professional soccer player to professor, the modern history of Mexico, the drug war, and even touch on Ferguson, MO shootings. Continue Reading→
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Fri, 22 August 2014
Chad Watkins fell in love in French culture then wine and then teaching others about wine. He is the head honcho at Uncommongrape, a blog that makes wine part of life. He reviews a few wine wines as well. Continue Reading→
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Thu, 21 August 2014
Dante Bartolomeo started by fighting for services for her child and ended up working on behalf of families in Connecticut. We chat about the challenges of being a politican, advocating for children, and how Sandy Hook shooting changed everything. Continue Reading→
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Wed, 20 August 2014
Two PhD degrees 25 years apart are just one of the things that distinguishes Kalyan Raman. A business professor with a focus on electrical engineering of neuroscience is a pretty darn cool distinction. Enjoy this awesome story. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 19 August 2014
Meg Sylvia runs Artful Publications where she helps entrepreneurs create and successfully market awesome E-Books. We chat about making the entrepreneurial leap and what goes into a good E-Book. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 18 August 2014
Hannah Engelson is the director of Jonah Stands Up, a documentary that tells the story of a stand up comedian, candidate for mayor who happens to be a wheelchair bound guy with Muscular Dystrophy. We chat about the documentary and her life. Continue Reading→
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Sat, 16 August 2014
In our very first Bonus Episode our host Derrick gets two very provactive questions from Laura Ettinger, History Professor at Clarkson University who is featured in Episode 105.
If you enjoy the show give a review on iTunes and Stitcher.
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Category:general -- posted at: 5:28am EDT
Fri, 15 August 2014
Eric Tivers is a social worker who specializes in work in ADHD and Autism. We talk his struggles with ADHD and why he took the choice of working with people like him. Plus we talk about something has him awfully excited. Continue Reading→
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Thu, 14 August 2014
Irem Eren is the Marketing Director at Ayza Chocolate, a wine and chocolate bar in New York. Her road there included starting in Turkey, many years in a Spain as a scientist. We chat about fantastic wine + chocolate combos and her life. Continue Reading→
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Wed, 13 August 2014
Bill Vitek believes we can think differently about our environment. We talk about his career as professor, musician, stumbliing into environmental ethics and what we can do to change perception of conservation. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 12 August 2014
Michael Willis is one of half of the Willis Bros surfing and a twin. We talk about his days in Hawaii, how he used surfing for networking, and the secret sauce behind their world famous surfboards. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 11 August 2014
Laura Ettinger studies women throughout history in medicine, technology, and science. We talk about her journey to becoming a professor at Clarkson University, the choices she made for work-life balance, and a game changing project on the horizon. Continue Reading→
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Fri, 8 August 2014
Banks White is the Chef de Cuisine at Minton is historic Harlem. He quit college to pursue cooking and became a trained chef. We talk about the challenges of becoming a chef with few role models and the big change in his diet that came from his kitchen. Continue Reading→
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Thu, 7 August 2014
Kelly Urbanik studied chemistry then switch majors to the chemistry of wine. We chat about her road to running Macari Vineyards in New York and the challenges of being taken seriously as a young wine maker. Continue Reading→
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Wed, 6 August 2014
Kyra Davis was divorced, young, and hurting when she started writing her Sophie Katz novel series. She talks about the pain of the time, her writing process, and what's coming up in her career. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 5 August 2014
Kristy Bromberg decided to start writing at age 35 and 18 months later she became the New York Times best selling author of 3 books. We talk about her scandalous 'Driven' series, her writing process, and synonyms for body parts. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 4 August 2014
You are awesome. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for your support. Hope you enjoy some highlights from the first 100 episodes.
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Fri, 1 August 2014
Scott Barton is tracking the migration of food of the African Diaspora. We talk about his journey as a chef which covers New York, France, San Francisco, and Brazil. In this interview we name drop like crazy, including Sean Penn and Madonna. Continue Reading→
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Thu, 31 July 2014
98: Donna Christensen, Congresswoman US Representative for Virgin Islands - Doctor turned Congressperson
Donna Christensen went from Doctor to Congresswoman but it was not an easy road. We chat with the US Representative for the Virgin Islands on her risky move to Congress and her bid to become the first black female Governor in US history. Continue Reading→
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Wed, 30 July 2014
Emily Goodstein quit a 9 to 5 to become a birth photographer or birthographer. In this interview, we chat about shooting vaginas, why she focuses on births, and the transition from employee to entrepreneur. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 29 July 2014
Kristina Kaiser is the Lead Pastor at the River South Church in Quincy, MA. She incorporates film into her sermons and has produced films herself. We chat about the power of media in church and her story from opera singer to pastor. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 28 July 2014
Afua Richardson is a comic book artist and singer. This Jane of all trades is author of Genius and Native American classics. We talk about the challenges of being a woman in comics and the projects she has on the horizon. Continue Reading→
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Fri, 25 July 2014
Ryan Ferrier is a comic book writer and letterer who brings depth to the industry. He is the writer of D4VE, Tiger Lawyer, and Ultranova. We talk about making it in comics and his passion for writing. Continue Reading→
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Category:general -- posted at: 9:00am EDT
Thu, 24 July 2014
Isra Garcia is a marketer who uses social media to create meaningful relationship. His story includes a huge gamble leaving his home country of Spain to University of Liverpool. We also talk about why he participates in extreme sports. Continue Reading→
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Wed, 23 July 2014
David Keevil is pyschologist who specializes in ADHD counseling. His career journey started as an artist and ended in psychology. We talk about why ADHD is a super power, the difference between ADHD and ADD, and a lot more. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 22 July 2014
Ashley Woods is a comic book artist inspired by video games, Japanese anime who balances east and west. We talk about the role of comics in her life, the Milennia War series, and the challenges of being a Black woman is comics. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 21 July 2014
Robert Wicks is Author, Pyschologist, and the person you call when you need to overcome crisis. For 30 years, he has spoken and counseled groups of people on how to overcome traumatic events. We chat about his life and the Boston Marathon bombings. Continue Reading→
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Thu, 17 July 2014
Sherrie Hines is a Public Defender in Georgia. When she is not defending indigent clients she teaches karate and volunteers at a zoo. We talk about the challenges of handling several hundred cases a year. Continue Reading→
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Wed, 16 July 2014
Connie Allen is a Professional Blackjack Dealer who wants to make trips to the casino much easier for novices. We chat about her book, The Casino Through A Dealer's Eyes and how to win a copy to know what not to do at the Blackjack table. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 15 July 2014
Mark McKenna has worked on Spiderman, Wolverine, Avengers, X-Men, and almost every major comic you know. We talk about how he was able to work on high profile comics at both Marvel and DC. Plus win a copy of his latest project... Continue Reading→
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Mon, 14 July 2014
Thomas Yeates is a comic book artist who has illustrated multiple classic characters. His credits include Zorro, Tarzan, Swamp Thing, and Price Valiant. We talk about his career in comics and working with new technology. Continue Reading→
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Fri, 11 July 2014
Lyndsey Hrabik is the Managing Editor and Social Media Strategist at Nonprofit Hub. A lover of the written word and nonprofits, we talk about how she fell into a dream shortly after college. The conversation also goes into some controversy... Continue Reading→
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Thu, 10 July 2014
84: Robert Hilsenroth, Executive Director American Association of Zoo Veterinarians - Zoo Vet Champion
Robert Hilsenroth is the Executive Director of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. He is an advocate for Zoo Vets all over the US organizing conference and lobbying congress on their behalf. We how he accidentally landed his dream job. Continue Reading→
Direct download: 84_84__Robert_Hilsenroth_Executive.mp3
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Wed, 9 July 2014
Gina Kinzley is the Lead Elephant Keeper at the Oakland Zoo. Her loves of animals started early. We talk about how she landed her dream job, the possibility of elephants become extinct, and what to do with elephant poop. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 8 July 2014
Zorina Galis is the Chief of Vascular Biology and Hypertension Branch at the National Institute of Health. Coming from Transylvania she had to prove herself as a scientist in a new country. We chat about her move from Pharma to helping people at NIH. Continue Reading→
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Category:general -- posted at: 9:00am EDT
Mon, 7 July 2014
Benjamin Mee is the Zoo Director at Datmoor Zoological Park. We talk about how he went from college dropout to Zoo Director in less than 10 years. We also talk about the story behind the book and movie We Bought a Zoo based on his life. Continue Reading→
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Fri, 4 July 2014
Matt Hawkins is the CEO of Topcow Productions. He does finance, marketing, managing people, and even finds time to write two books a month. We talk about how he almost left the business, wasn't originally a comic fan, and a little Sean Connery andTom Cruise. Continue Reading→
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Thu, 3 July 2014
Jamar Nicholas is a comic artist, cartoonist, and educator. We talk about his career in cartoons, comics, and the Geoffrey Canada book that helped make him famous Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun. We also discuss his "unicorn" status as a black artist in comics. Continue Reading→
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Wed, 2 July 2014
Tim Kight is the CEO of Focus 3, an organization dedicated to creating peak formance for individuals and companies. We talk about his rise to leadership and how he is teaching coaches like Urban Meyer how to lead. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 1 July 2014
Phil LaDuke is safety blogger and consultant that understands how to tell a story. We talk about his career in performance improvement, sales, and speaking in the safety industry. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 30 June 2014
Marla Felcher connects women and causes at the Philanthropy Connection. We talk about the collective power of women in philanthropy and her journey from journalist to founder of a nonprofit. Continue Reading→
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Fri, 27 June 2014
Mehran Khaghani is one of the more intelligent, thoughtful, and crazy comedians you will ever hear. He tells the story of how he went from wild child in his 20s to became a skilled comedian. Be warned this interview has colorful language. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 24 June 2014
Krysta Youngs is singer and song writer with a musical training including Berklee College of Music, Memphis Tennessee, and mentors like famous song writer Diane Warren. We chat about making it in music and her upcoming EP. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 23 June 2014
Orlando Baxter chose a career in comedy after many years as a teacher. We talk about the power of positive pushups, his near win of a national comedy competition, and the power of mentoring in comedy. Continue Reading→
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:44pm EDT
Fri, 20 June 2014
Greg Tung created Scare Yourself Every Day, a blog where for one year he did something scary every day. We talk about many of his whacky adventures, dealing with expectations of family, and the upcoming movie about his experience. Continue Reading→
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Thu, 19 June 2014
Graham Wright leads Opus Affair, a community that brings together artists in performing and visual arts in several cities. We talk about how an organic chemistry PhD built a community of artists with thousands of members. Continue Reading→
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Category:general -- posted at: 12:57pm EDT
Wed, 18 June 2014
Bill Bentley created the Productive Self to help others find peace in their lives. After a productivity crash that caused him to nearly lose everything, Bill found strategies to help him recover. We talk about the profound impact on his life and others. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 17 June 2014
Karen Hinds is helping people of all ages meet their untapped potential as CEO of Workplace Success. Founder of the Phenomenal Woman Conference and the Teen Success Summit she has dedicated her life to helping others be their best. We touch on her journey. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 16 June 2014
Barbara Beach runs the Radioactive Broadcasting Network. She is a prolific journalist (Chicago Tribune/LA Times), broadcaster, and marketer. We chat about her career in media and her upcoming show on ABC. Continue Reading→
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Fri, 13 June 2014
Ann Handley is a founder of MarketingProfs, a community of marketing experts helping people understand content marketing. We talk about the new rules of marketing and how a journalist got so interested in content marketing. Continue Reading→
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Thu, 12 June 2014
Dave Jackson runs School of Podcasting where he teaches folks world wide how to podcast since 2005. This former teacher is also a musician and computer expert. We talk about how he turned electronic engineering into a career in podcasting. Continue Reading→
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Wed, 11 June 2014
Sean O'Keefe runs Sean O'Keefe Events, an Atlanta based event company that drives fundraising for local nonprofits/NGOs. We talk his life as a chef in Hollywood and why he is so passionate about helping organizations thrive through his events. Continue Reading→
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Tue, 10 June 2014
Paul Roetzer is founder at PR2020, a PR agency helps busisnesses master inbound marketing. After having a 'Jerry Maguire' moment at a traditional ad agency, he started a firm based on the values he wanted to see. We chat about his awesome journey. Continue Reading→
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Mon, 9 June 2014
Quiana Agbai quit her day job as a marketer to start Harlem Love Birds, a blog about her life. In addition to blogging, she consults small businesses on their branding. We talk about the life of a blogger and how to grow your audience. Continue Reading→
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Fri, 30 May 2014
Zev Robinson tells stories about how food gets on your plate and in your glass. The documentary filmmaker and artist talks about how a car accident started his film career. We also go into the how he is shining a light on rural wine makers in Spain. Continue Reading→
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Fri, 30 May 2014
Nicolas Warren blended chocolate and ginseng to prepare for triathletes. Now is he cooking "perfect fuel" for active people and lovers of chocolate. We follow why he is so excited about a new packaged goods business when online services are so popular. Continue Reading→
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One of the things I truly love about Kimpton Hotels is that even though they are all Kimptons, they are completely different from one another. Recently, we had the pleasure of staying at the Hotel Monaco in Washington, DC and then again got to stay at another Kimpton, the Brice in Savannah, Georgia. The Brice is the newest member of the Kimpton family and here is why its the perfect place to stay with kids and without in Savannah.
Customer Service
In the end, if you don't have great customer service at a hotel, you probably won't have a great stay. Location, decor, and food matter less when you are not happy with how you are being treated. The Brice displayed the same stellar customer service we received at the Hotel Monaco with an added dash of southern charm. I was dealing with an unfortunate Visa incident (think lost Visa two towns away) and they were incredibly understanding and very quick to offer me a cold glass of wine.
The Brice is a dog-friendly hotel and unfortunately, most of our floor was awakened by a rather enthusiastic and high pitched four-legged guest. A room service staff member, upon hearing the dog while on a breakfast delivery, immediately alerted management and the situation was handled. Those closest to the room were offered complimentary stays and everyone else was given free room service breakfast. Customers left looking content and I felt the situation was dealt with properly.
With kids, a great hotel in the wrong location becomes a fairly mediocre hotel in the end. The Brice is located steps from the historic River Street in Savannah. This is where people catch trolley tours, eat famous pralines, and is generally the main tourist scene. There are a lot of restaurant choices surrounding the hotel and you are in walking distance to the famous Leopold's Ice Cream shoppe.
The Brice
The hotel itself is stunning. Housed in what used to be a coca-cola bottling factory, the Brice is modern, clean and fun. The kids loved the butterfly and horse decals on some of the walls and I loved the set up of our room. It's exactly what you expect of a modern chic boutique hotel. The best parts of the hotel are the lobby and courtyard. Each night, guests are invited to mingle in the lobby while enjoying complimentary drinks and snacks. The courtyard during this time is packed with travelers enjoying the Savannah summer. The kids and I settled down into the courtyard for dinner at the hotel restaurant Pacci and really enjoyed the atmosphere. A lot of families were staying at the hotel and it was nice to share a glass of wine and travel stories while the kids played pirates in the courtyard.
Due to the fact that the hotel is new, there are a few kinks to figure out. Mostly, the pool isn't yet ready but should be open soon. Otherwise, our toilet paper holder had not been properly screwed into the wall and when I alerted the hotel, it was fixed immediately.
Pacci Italian Kitchen & Bar
One of the best features of the Brice is Pacci. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Serving entirely handmade pasta and fresh foods, the smell of the restaurant will get you way before you taste the food. After my emergency glass of wine and Visa stress, I thought it would be cool to treat the kids to dinner at the Pirate House, a nearby tourist establishment. When we arrived, Will immediately turned to me and said the hotel restaurant smelled way better. The two of them told me that they didn't want to eat at the pirate restaurant and started walking back. Truth be told, I was ecstatic. Turns out they weren't wrong. We all enjoyed fresh, authentic homemade Italian food in the comfort of a private and beautiful courtyard.
Good decision kids.