If a tree grows in Brooklyn, well, a race and the recent Jingle Bell Jog in Prospect Park, Brooklyn proved it! The Jingle Bell Jog was the first race that I had been to that was hosted by the New York Road Runners (NYRR). And you know what? It was...
The Genius Bar At Apple Store…
My iPhone fell into the toilet. It just did. I wasn't on it. I had it in my back pocket and when I went to sit down, it slid into the toilet. A message quickly came on the phone but I couldn't read it fast enough and it was gone. ...
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do!
I have been a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) now for more than four years. I love the organization. Between the learning activities, socials and friendships I've made, the group has been beneficial to me personally and professionally. One of the benefits of being in EO is that you...
A Runner’s Diary: Shin Splints – Ouch!
My shins have been bothering me a little bit when I touch them or when I walk, but nothing like the way I’ve been feeling. My right leg has throbbing pain that radiates up and down my entire leg. When did this happen? Last Sunday, I ran nine miles with...
Ploys in Business…
You know what I hate? I hate it when we get hired for a job, do a great job for the client and then they find every excuse in the book not to pay the rest of their fee. It's unbelievable! This happens time and time again and it never...
Spa Castle Is A Special Treat!
I took my staff to Spa Castle for our staff holiday party. Spa Castle, located in College Point, Queens, is a spa that has indoor and outdoor therapeutic pools and hot tubs. They also have several different types of saunas, ranging from Jade sauna to the LCD sauna. Each sauna...
Internet Radio Show… Featuring Me, Hilary Topper
I had an Internet radio interview on Friday and the producer just sent me the link. Here is what they said and below that is the MP3 file to listen to the interview... Love to hear your comments... ------------------- The New PR: Blogging for Business - Hilary Topper, CEO of...
A Runner’s Diary: Where’s the Bathroom?
The other day, Marti DiPaola, my running partner, and I had to run 9 miles as part of our training program to gear up for the half marathon in Disney in January 2011. I drove to Marti’s house, picked her up and we drove to Cedar Park in Wantagh, New...
A Runner’s Diary: And Yet Another Turkey Trot?
I can’t believe how many turkey trots there were this weekend! There were tons of them throughout Long Island and I’m sure across the country. Each one raised money for a deserving charity and each one had hundreds of people attend. I decided to go to the Turkey Trot in...
A Runner’s Diary: First 10K
When I woke up this morning, I heard the weatherman on the radio say that it was 40 degrees outside. "Wow, that’s cold," I thought. Now, how should I dress for the Turkey Trot Race in Long Beach, NY? I decided to wear a short sleeve dri-fit, a long sleeve...