August 2011 Blog Posts (80)

^#*@! or maybe just, Damn!

I know there have been times when I hit a roadblock in the design process. Well, sometimes, if it is a real stickler, I leave the confines of the office and immerse myself into the great outdoors! Here I try to approach the design challenge with a…

Earlier this month, more than 10,000 hackers and security experts descended upon the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas for the 19th annual DefCon conference. Each year, this group of infosec…

Join us for Life Saver Hero Night with the Indiana Fever on September 11th.  The Indiana Organ Procurement Organization and the Indiana Fever are recognizing those who give unselfishly of themselves. 

On a day when heoes are honored throughout the nation, celebrate the lives of those that have given unselfishly like IMPD David Moore and countless others.  A portion of the proceeds from this event will help fund public education programs throughout the state regarding organ…

Have you heard of the new rule in marketing? It’s the “70-20-10” rule, and it is what the social media world says we need to do to really make social media work for you and your business.

It’s a very quick and easy explanation.

Seventy percent of what you are sharing is helpful, pertinent referrals. It’s that great blog you read that just hit home to you; it’s that product you bought that you just cannot live without; it’s a raving review about a business that just showed you…

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The Carmel High School presentation of Eugene Ionesco’s The Lesson brought together a potent mix of young talent and a formidable play, written by one of the preeminent playwrights who faced head on the challenges of man in a world devoid of meaning. Make no mistake, the façade of simplicity that is common to much of the works found in the Theatre of the Absurd obscures complex acting requirements.  In this sense, the subtleties of every actor’s range come into play. For this reason, I was…

Here's how I attend the annual IndyFringe festival. I walk up to a theater and buy a ticket, trying my best to not know anything about the show before the lights dim.  This way, I'm guaranteed to be surprised.

When the show began at the Frank and Baslie Theater (in the basement of the Phoenix), writer-director-star Seth Lepore launched into an enthusiastic motivational seminar. In fact, the entire play was a series of autobiographical vignettes about the murky world between…

5 Tips on Becoming a Partner Rather than a Vendor

1. Be a Good Partner - create obtainable standards
2. Know What it Means to Be a Good Partner – develop a profile that fits culturally and economically
3. Share your Vision, Goals and Standards – define your goals, help your client’s execute theirs and share standards
4. Candor and Conclusion – show commitment with candid conversations that result in action…

No one is forcing you to go on Facebook or Twitter. Yes, your customers are most likely on there, and it is one of the easiest ways to forge relationships with them, but if you are not willing to be social or get personal, then don’t bother.

I know it sounds harsh, but I recently did a presentation for a networking group, and a small but vocal part of the audience was in disagreement with me when I talked about letting others see the more personal side of you when it comes to social…

For the third straight year, The IMG Foundation is a sponsor of the Kiwanis Kids Triathlon.  The IMG Foundation was started by International Medical Group to support organizations that focus on children, health care, and education.  So it's easy to see why The IMG Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis' Fostering Families Committee Kiwanis Kids Triathlon & 5K is such a good fit.

On September 8th of this year, The IMG Foundation will be hosting its 8th Annual IMG…

Passion is a vital element of a successful business.  What makes your service provider tick?  What will you do for a Klondike Bar?  Learn what makes the AC Trash Hauling team unique.

http://blog.actrashhauling.com/2011/08/25/passion-and-your-junk-man.aspx

AC Trash Hauling provides many services that truly extend beyond the name.

AC Trash Hauling recently provided a small loan to Kiva, a company that offers micro-loans to small businesses around the world.  

Why did we do it?  The answer is simple, it's the right hing to do.  AC Trash Hauling was started with an old pickup truck and $100 three years ago.  Today, AC Trash Hauling has added a larger truck, services over 400 customers a year and is looking to expand from Hamilton County to Hendricks County.  We wanted to share a portion of our revenues with…

Thinking Outside of the Litter Box

Part 1



By Dr. Anndrea Hatcher

Olive Branch Parke Veterinary Clinic

www.olivebranchvet.com

olivebranchvet@gmail.com



One of the most frequent reasons given when owners relinquish cats to animal shelters or ask that a non-elderly cat be put to sleep is that the cat is “peeing all over the house.” This is a truly a case where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of…

This was posted on my Facebook page by a good friend and it is worth sharing.

An old Cherokee told his grandson, "My son, there's a battle between two wolves inside us all.

One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies, and ego.

The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility,…

Gail Waldron-Bray, Regional Foster Care Supervisor for Marion County Department of Child Services says every Foster Care Member in Marion County has been sent information about the Kiwanis Kids Triathlon & 5K and she has spoken to a few directly who are interested.  She said the event posters are all over the building and expect some employees to participate too.  Gail will be setting up a table in our Health Fair area for DCS to try to recruit new parents and families to foster…

The total number of Wayne Township homes for sale remained unchanged at 746. Compared to last July’s total of 942, however, this is a 20.8-percent decrease in total listings. Also the average number of homes listed for sale per month on the…