March 2010 Blog Posts (222)

I have to agree with your review. I found the movie entertaining and fun to watch, but when I tried to connect the movie to Sherlock Holmes, yes "that is the rub!". At first I tried to convince myself that this is just a modern update to a wonderful old classic in which I have read the stories several times over. After further reflection, I just couldn't go with that. The lead Character in the Conan Doyle novels and in this movie were two different people and to use the premise of Sherlock…

1) WeFollow

What it does: WeFollow serves as the yellow pages of Twitter. Users can list themselves on the site and tag themselves with up to five labels based on their vocations and interests.

Why you should use it: WeFollow provides an excellent opportunity to network with other users who have similar interests or have experience with subjects you need…

Most people in our professional environment won't see our home, vacation destination or stock portfolio. However, they will certainly see the quality of our garments and the care with which we put ourselves together.…

Hi all -

Prison Greyhounds, Inc. is a brand new greyhound rescue group in Indianapolis. We are on the road to getting our 501c3 status, but we need a CPA with non-profit experience on our volunteer board who can help us with setting up books and paperwork, etc. If any of you fit that description or know someone who does, please let us know. Please take note that this is a VOLUNTEER opportunity.

You can contact me a…

Recently I was challenged to ask my family friends and peers three questions to help me understand my strengths and my unique gifts and talents from others points of view. I both learned a few new things and had some things reconfirmed. Both good!

As a Life Coach I frequently support my clients in their own search of…

Did you love remote control cars when you were a kid? Do you wish you could have a remote control car like on Mythbusters? With the 2011 Chevy Volt Chevrolet is bringing you closer to that reality.

Wouldn't you love to heat or cool your vehicle from inside the comforts of your house, restaurant or store? Are you absent minded about locking your vehicle? You can do that from the…

As a landscape designer and a naturalist at heart, I believe rubber mulch needs to stay away from your landscaping! It’s smelly, can contain wire, and does not add organic matter to the soil. There is also concern that rubber mulch does leak small amounts of zinc into the soil and can cause an imbalance in soil alkalinity.

I not only have a green thumb, but a “green” conscious as well…

Time is running out for those who want to take advantage of the tax credit - $8,000 for first-time homebuyers and $6,500 buyers who have owned a house for five years or more. The deadline is April 30 for a signed purchase agreement, and a closing date of no later than June 30. Unfortunately, there are no signs that this program is going to be extended.

The fast-approaching deadline is getting lots of people to take action. Sales are up as a result. We've seen huge increases in…

To all my male readers out there...keep reading. This article is for both men and women!



When shopping for…

Okay, friends, I did it. I actually did something romantic (see Hallmark Hates Me). There is a song by Dave Matthews that makes me tear up when I hear it and brings my thoughts to my husband...

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Today's issues are broader than ever--topics that once were the responsibility of the individual, family, society or government. A wide variety of topics are impacting American society from community services to fitness and wellness. As Americans continue to recover from the financial downfall that began in late 2008, one issue needs a loud voice--FINANCIAL LITERACY.

April is National Financial Literacy Month, and it is fitting to say "Americans are ready to rebuild".…

One of Tony Dungy’s sons has a genetic condition that prevents him from feeling pain. In his book, Quiet Strength, Tony tells stories about his son running into walls, falling down, and getting right back up as if nothing ever happened.

What would you do as a business leader if you knew that no matter what you did, you would not feel pain from it?

The fear of pain has prevented me from doing a ton of fun and potentially successful things. My parents call me an…