Why is getting into a college or university so stressful these days? My daughter is graduating High School in the top of her class. During her four years of High School she had a high 90 average, had decent SAT scores and yet, trying to get into college has been...
Our New 2.0 President!
Image by jmtimages via FlickrPresident Obama had a brilliant marketing and public relations strategy when he was running for President of the United States. He utilized the Internet and social media to cause viral marketing which in turn created a massive amount of people who voted for him on November...
What a Weekend!
Image via WikipediaIt's amazing how many things can go wrong in one weekend! For starters, on Friday, I find out that my mother was in Panera Bread with my sister in Florida and put her hand under the table. Apparently there was a nail sticking out and her skin was...
Twitter – No Limit to its Uses! by Allie Herzog, HJMT’s New Media Director
Image via WikipediaSince I started using Twitter almost a year ago, I have seen lots of new and creative ways to use it. I have seen companies branding themselves, media seeking sources, strangers with similar interests planning “tweet-ups” and even seen breaking news like earthquakes and terrorist attacks being reported...
Banning Cell Phones In Cars?
Image via WikipediaThese days, I hardly listen to AM or FM stations on the radio. I subscribe to Satellite Radio and have been enjoying the stations provided to me through Sirius/XM! But today, I listened to 1010 wins. I heard an interesting story while I was driving. It talked about...
Facebook Frenzy…
I don't know about you, but I am seeing more and more of my friends on Facebook. Facebook used to be for High School and College students, but not anymore.My High School daughter is so embarrassed. She refuses to friend me, my sister or my mother. Yes, my mother is...
Do Doctors and Lab Technicians Treat Patients Like Cattle?
Why is it that when I go to a specialist or get blood drawn, I feel like I just took a number at the deli counter at Walbaum's? Lately, I've been seeing a lot of specialists. I have this crazy numbness feeling in my feet, hands and mouth. Sometimes...
Is Your Party “IN” For 2009? by Stefanie A. Topper, HJMT Event Planner
Image via Wikipedia Stefanie A. Topper is an Event Planner at HJMT. She has been with the firm for nearly one year and has organized more than a dozen events in the time she's been here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The first thing I notice when I walk into an event is the...
Celebrating New Year’s Eve with Long Time Friends…
Image via WikipedLately, every year New Year's eve rolls around and we end up having some friends over. It just seems easier than going out, especially when the weather is in the teens! This New Year's eve was so nice. Some of our friends who we've known for a long...
A Really Cool Place!
This past week, I spent the holidays with my family in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We really had a great time. It was very relaxing! I spent time reading two business books, blogging, writing more in my soon to be published book, researching the Internet, answering emails and talking with staff....