In past years, my online friends told me that they wanted to lose weight, get a new job, and make more money.  But when I asked my online community this year, people were more philosophical and inspiring.  Here’s what they said their New Year’s Resolution for 2012 will be:

Bryan Pazaras
Come up with a new idea everyday. I will keep it by setting a 6pm deadline to do so.

Robert Levin
No resolutions for me. I’m always trying to do better – year around. I do have some business goals though including hiring at least one more terrific sales person and launching a new product.

Lynne Viccaro O’Leary
Be a better mother, because when it comes down to it, that is all that matters.

Ellen Cohen
Only have relationships with respectful people.

Emily Haggman
Be FEARLESS in all I do!

I thank those who contributed.  And as for me, well, I just want to make sure that I work out and stay healthy. Please share your New Year’s Resolutions below.

I hope you have a wonderful, happy, healthy and prosperous New Year in 2012!

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Hilary Topper interviews David Flatley, Superindendent of Carle Place School School District. He discusses new trends in education. He also discusses School-Business Partnerships and the importance of local businesses working with locals schools to build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.

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David Flatley
Superindendent
Carle Place School District

Carle Place School District
The mission of the Carle Place School District is to provide an educational environment in which all students can achieve success and become productive citizens. The Board of Education and administration of the Carle Place Schools believe that strong connections between school and community are extremely important to the success of the students.

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OPI celebrates color with the Holland Collection for Spring/Summer 2012. Inspired by the country’s range of stunning shades – as seen in vivid tulips, windmill-dotted hillsides and bustling canals – the collection’s twelve shades offer a mixture of sophisticated neutrals and highly-pigmented brights.

“Holland has a very unique, vibrant beauty to match its open-minded nature,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “Spring is the season of color, and the Holland Collection provides an array of pink, coral and orange hues that capture this energy. The bright lacquers are married with neutrals in new variations like red clay and sea green.”

A sequence of electric brights, including a sun-lit orange (A Roll in The Hague), a hot coral-red (Red Lights Ahead…Where?) and two perfectly pretty pinks (Kiss Me on My Tulips and a light-catching Pedal Faster Suzi!) complement their cooler counterparts in hues of glistening purple (Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI? and Vampsterdam), while elegant neutrals (Gouda Gouda Two Shoes, Did You ’ear About Van Gogh? and Wooden Shoe Like to Know?) meet two shimmer-laced blues (I Have a Herring Problem and I Don’t Give a Rotterdam!) and a creamy sea green (Thanks a WindMillion).

“Wearing these colors on fingers and toes will accessorize the season’s hottest trends,” remarks Suzi. “The varied palette of colors accentuates the looks that walked the runway, from colored pants and ladylike frocks to long, blousy-sleeved tops and dramatic patterns.”
Holland by OPI includes the following shades:

A Roll in The Hague
Take advantage of this frisky little orange.

Red Lights Ahead…Where?
This coral-packed red is the hottest in the district.

Kiss Me on My Tulips
A smooch-worthy shade of hot pink.

Pedal Faster Suzi!
This pink lavender shimmer will have you “wheeling.”

Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI?
All of Holland hollers for this crowd-pleasing plum.

Vampsterdam
A deep purple for a divine diva.

Did You ’ear About Van Gogh?
Rumor has it…this sandy bisque is a work of art.

Thanks a WindMillion
You totally deserve this breezy sea green.

Wooden Shoe Like to Know?
It’s no secret…everybody loves this shimmery chocolate-brown.

I Have Herring Problem
What’s that you say? I need to “sea” this shimmery green-blue?

I Don’t Give a Rotterdam!
This sassy steal-blue shimmer means business!

Gouda Gouda Two Shoes
Take a walk on the wild side with this robust rose.

Holland Collection nail lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

Holland Collection by OPI will be available February 8, 2012, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

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Hilary Topper interviewed Donna Ceravolo, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. They discussed the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts, how the organization has continued to successfully build girls of courage and character for over a century and upcoming events with the Girl Scouts. Also, there is info on their new cookie, Savannah Smiles.

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Donna Ceravolo
CEO
Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Girl Scouts of Nassau County
Girl Scouting in Nassau County creates an accepting and nurturing environment, which gives girls a chance to build character and receive skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them throughout their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. With more than 22,000 girl and 7,000 adult members, Girl Scouts of Nassau County has become the preeminent organization and leading authority for girls.

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Egg Nog Nutrimeal Shake
Servings: 2

Ingredients
• 1 cup low-fat milk or dairy alternative (such as soy or rice milk)
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cinnamon extract (or 3/4 teaspoon)
• 4 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• (optional) 1 teaspoon of Fibergy Plus

Preparation
1. Add first four ingredients to blender; pulse for 10 seconds*
2. Add Nutrimeal (and Fibergy Plus, if desired) and blend for another 5-10 seconds until smooth

Super Creamy Chocolate Malted Shake
Servings: 2

Ingredients
• 1 cup low-fat evaporated milk
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 2 Tbs malted milk powder
• 4 scoops Chocolate Whey Nutrimeal

Preparation
1. Add first three ingredients to blender; pulse for 10 seconds*
2. Add Nutrimeal and blend for another 5-10 seconds until smooth
3. Serve it with low-fat whipped cream and a little cocoa powder on top if you want to make it look like an indulgent dessert!

Ginger Snap Nutrimeal Shake
Servings: 2

Ingredients
• 1 cup water (or liquid of your choice, such as low-fat milk or soy milk)
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1 Tbs molasses
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 4 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal

Preparation
1.  Add first four ingredients to blender; pulse for 10 seconds*
2. Add Nutrimeal and blend for another 5-10 seconds until smooth
3. Enjoy!

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