After I downloaded the South by Southwest (SXSW 2013 mobile) app, I noticed that Brooks Running was having a “Cowboy Run” on Saturday, Sunday and Monday (March 9-11). I signed up immediately. I had cowboy boots but was certainly not going to run in them. I also didn’t want to...
Book Review: Custom Nation by Anthony Flynn and Emily Flynn Vencat
Not too long ago, products were produced in bulk. That was the only way to make a profit – mass production and high markups. Today, in our consumers centric society, people want what they want. They don’t want what everyone else has. They want something special, unique and totally customized....
Restaurant Review: (Las Vegas): Rattlecan
Las Vegas can get pricey, especially when you frequent famous chefs’ restaurants. But there is a new restaurant in town located at the Venetian Hotel, which won’t empty your pockets but will fill your belly with a great meal. That restaurant is Rattlecan. When you walk into Rattlecan, located near...
Theatre Review: Rock of Ages at the Las Vegas Venetian Hotel
If you are in Las Vegas and looking for an entertaining, upbeat show, then Rock of Ages is the show for you! Playing at The Venetian Las Vegas, Rock of Ages is comical, plays great music from the hair bands of the 80’s and tells a love story that is...
Book Review: Turning Rants Into Raves: Turn Your Customers on Before They Turn On You! by Randi Busse and Carol Heady
With the prevalence of social media, customer service is more important today than ever before. If you have a business and you’re not on top of what people are saying about you online and offline, then your business can suffer. Turning Rants Into Raves: Turn Your Customers On Before They...
Music Review: Land Observations – Roman Roads IV-XI
I love all kinds of music, but music that has a deeper meaning and evokes emotion in me is the kind of music I find especially exciting. When I received Roman Roads IV-XI Land Observations’ debut album, Roman Roads IV-XI(by James Brooks), I immediately read the press release before inserting...
Book Review – Stick with Exercise for a Lifetime By Robert Hopper, Ph.D.
Every New Year, tens of millions of people set a goal to exercise on a regular basis. Many join a gym or a fitness facility and for the first month or two stick with it until there is an excuse. Once they miss the gym with one excuse, it’s easy...
Hurricane Sandy – It Could Have Been Worse…
If I were to theme for this holiday season, I would say that the theme was, “it could have been worse.” On Thanksgiving Day, I went to my mother-in-law’s house. She invited a couple of her friends from the North Shore. They experienced a little wind damage from Hurricane Sandy...
Hilary’s Top 10 2011 Blogher Swag
Everyone loves swag. And, at the Blogher Conference in San Diego last August, I was given so much swag, I had to buy another suitcase! (I could have left the stuff at the hotel room but how could I part with beloved swag?) It’s taken me months to get an...
Book Review: The Art of Effective Online Social Networking by Jeanne Grunert
When networking online or offline, it’s important to stay consistent and The Art of Effective Online Social Networking by Jeanne Grunert, shows you how to do just that. The book is perfect for those thinking about dipping their toes into social media, and believe it or not, there are still...