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Looking to Lose Weight? Choose Wisely– It Might Cost You Time & $$!! David Roddenberry Explains!
July 20, 2012 | 
Author It’s getting to the point in the summer that maybe a few of those bbqs, beers & cocktails, parties and even desserts are starting to add up. It’s great to get together with others but watching your calories and getting some exercise are key elements to losing weight. However people have found online or through companies that promote to them via mail or social media options to earn cash or prizes by losing weight. It’s an incentive-based system– unlike other systems where you must buy their food or attend their meetings, this is a different motivation entirely. The question is are these things ethical, authentic and will they pay off in the end including in lost weight, increased fitness and actually getting the incentive offered. Here’s what David Roddenberry of Healthywage.com has to say about these incentive-based systems.
New Cap Partners’ Thomas Turney Talks about Important Issues to Economic Growth! Podcast #2
You heard part 1 of Tom Turney’s podcast about the economic growth and problems as it applies ot the state of California, the US and globally. While we are standing in this wobbly middle ground — watching the global markets shift as well as that of the nation, it’s often hard to realize what’s really important to know what are the critical or tipping point issues. As seen in part one, it’s often best to talk to someone who has a truly “global” view of the business landscape. One such person happens to be Thomas Turney, managing principal in NewCap Partners.
Comments ClosedHow Women are Changing the Tech World: Video Commentary from USAToday.com Roundtable Event
Story and photos courtesy of USAToday.com roundtable with female tech execs. The original post was from Jon Swartz, USATODAY.com. The interesting part is that 1) this story was written by a guy with an awareness that women are heavily involved in technology and start-ups– though not always on the engineering side of things but also that women are also discounted in the male-dominant world. HUGE mistake there and I know it as I get second-guessed in my work in social & digital media & marketing strategy– especially by men. Those that listen to what I say and pause before saying anything are clearly thinking through what it is I have said based on the merit of the commentary. It’s the ones that have closed their minds that I could possibly be correct in my suggestions, projections or theories that are quick to shut the door or ignore my comments entirely. Unfortunately so of those nay-sayers have been my partners. (Eventually those same people find out via a validation from other outside parties — male or female– that I was correct, then things actually start to move forward.)
The Intersection of Technology, Start-ups, the Economy & Education According to New Cap’s Thomas Turney. Podcast #1
This post is a re-post from Defevere.com. Gray Defevere introduced me to one of the Directors of the So Cal Tech Group who is very much into the “start-up” space– particularly since he is the managing partner of a private bank. The interesting part here is that when one is active in that part of the state — and even national or global– economy, you get an entirely different view at that altitude. Hence why Gray DeFevere (and several of his colleagues and friends) will show up on this blog. New Cap’s Thomas Turney Focuses on Innovation & Technology as Economic Drivers for California & US!
Comments ClosedBargain Alert: Best Buys for May Include Appliances, Kitchenware, Bedding and More!
The theme for May best buys is “new beginnings,” since many of the deals cater to graduating students and newlyweds. Spring often represents a new beginning and also plays heavily into the offerings. You don’t need a diploma or a marriage certificate to take advantage of these great bargains. The Best Time to Buy Guide from FreeShipping.org recommends you be on the lookout for the following items in May.
Comments ClosedHappy Mother’s Day! Celebrate the Day & Inspirational Mothers with Lucille O’Neal & Lorrie Hoffman
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently more than 10 million single moms living in the U.S. As Mother’s Day approaches, Lucille O’Neal along with one very special woman/mom selected by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America as the Most Inspirational Mom are sharing their story of hope to help inspire other mothers to improve their lives and their families’ lives.
Comments ClosedVideo of the Week! Check Out This GREAT Video on NY’s PS22 Chorus Red Carpet Video
What can be done to help keep arts in the school? Sometimes it’s just a little ingenuity and a few willing helpers.
Check out this GREAT video about NYC’s Public School 22 and their amazing music program.
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“School for Start-Ups”: Gray DeFevere Breaks It Down on How to Succeed!
I recently posted a question on Linkedin.com about how or when a start-up venture should move out of home or “garage” office space and buy into “official” office space. Considering I talk to a lot of start-ups for podcasts and “off the record” on how to use social media to gain momentum and visibility, I get asked this question often. I wanted to see what the general consensus would be — and if I didn’t get enough answers, I was going to reformulate that question and put it out there again. Turns out I didn’t have to do that!
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