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There are so many celebrities on Twitter today it can be very overwhelming on who to follow.
Ever since Ashton Kutcher’s publicity stunt and Oprah’s appearance on the microblogging site, more and more public figures are jumping on the band-twagon.
New York Magazine tells us who is worth following, and who isn’t.
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Before the economy took an unprecedented dip and the housing crisis infiltrated the five boroughs, New York City real estate folks were already seeing this trend. Developers, homeowners and the industry-at-large appeared to be ditching the over-the-top amenities and services for an emphasis on livability and quality architecture/construction.
But I digress. My point is that the […]

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It’s great working for a client that is open to creative ideas. It’s even better when they let you get naked on their boat. Well, nearly naked.
This past winter, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises decided to try something different. Always a popular summer sightseeing option, Circle Line wanted to show New Yorkers that they were a […]

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I recently had the opportunity to meet half-a-dozen of the candidates who were short-listed by Tourism Queensland for the Best Job in the World. It was only a few days before the finalists were announced, and we all met up at a Tourism Queensland event in Long Beach, Calif., hosted by TQ Americas Regional Director […]

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Being an HR professional for 12 years has taught me some valuable techniques to use in raising my 9-year old son, Sammy. He’s a lot like your typical employee, only younger and related to me, of course.
Upon waking, he negotiates with me (like an arbitration pro) to grant him with 10 more minutes of sleep. […]

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Tomorrow evening, GreenPearl.com will host a real estate social marketing panel from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by networking and cocktails, at M1-5 bar, located at 52 Walker Street.
I will be moderating the panel, which will focus on how industry professionals can take advantage of low-cost or free marketing channels.
Guests will learn how to […]

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