Positive Spin

Any PR is not good PR

Julie — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:44:11 +0000

People used to say that any PR is good PR. That’s not true anymore, especially with the speed of news fuled by social networking. An inadvertant message is not great, but a bad message cannot really be retracted. Take for example, the airlines industry. A group of crisis communicators are talking today about Spirit Airlines their failure to refund the travel ticket to an ailing Marine. That short-sighted move by Spirit Airlines should be reconsidered. However, even if they refund the money, the PR damage has been done. Another example is from United Airlines where they damaged a guitar in transit. The owner started out by asking for reimbursement and got nowhere with United. The story ballooned on YouTube when the owner/singer wrote a song about it which impacted the airline’s reputation and spawned a new career for the Canadian musician. It turned out to be a shortsighted response by United. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

Harnessing Your Infinitude

Julie — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:02:31 +0000

A colleague of mine Barry John Johnson recently wrote 10 Steps to Harness your Infinitude about how to harness your Infinitude. It means that each person is capable of so much when they are spiritually connected and in line with their true path. But most of us fear and resist this state of being as it feels overwhelming. So many accept their life in the status quo rather than moving forward through the uncertainty of possibility. But what if you didn’t resist and grew to live in your Infinitude?

Make a Living Mistletoe Kissing Ball

Julie — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:06:37 +0000

This is an elegant take on a Victorian Tradition by using mistletoe, silvery organza ribbons and crystal droplets that sparkle with the sunshine and moonlight. How to make: Soak a florist foam ball and drain. Make a hole thorugh the center -push the ribbon through and tie off at the base with a small piece of branch that will act as a toggle. Cover the foam with moss and spear with mistletoe and decorate with ribbons and crystal droplets. Photo and idea courtesy of Country Living Magazine.

Garlands and Greenery That Sparkle of the Season

Julie — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:51:26 +0000

A beautiful, silvery, frosted wreath made of hydrangea flower heads dusted with white spray paint and interwoven with foliage, pussy willows, and honesty.How to make: Arrange the evergreen foliage to cover a foam base - making sure that everything goes in the same direction. Secure long sections with florist wire and interweave everything else. Finish by attaching clusters of honesty seed cases. Spray the hydrangea heads. Photo and idea courtesy Country Living Magazine.

Spend a Romantic Christmas in an English Castle

Julie — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:39:25 +0000

: Amberley Castle, a 12th-century castle is West Sussex is now a family-run hotel with 19 antique-filled bedrooms and a large restaurant

Enjoy a romantic, peaceful and tranquil break at Amberley Castle. Hidden away for 900 years near the picturesque village of Amberley in the chalk South Downs, Amberley Castle is a magnificent historical treasure that offers a truly unique experience. Through the Portcullis and 60 ft curtain walls you will find beautiful landscaped gardens, fine examples of medieval architecture and an unrivalled atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
Stay for

2 nights beginning on Christmas Eve -24th December with dinner and attending Midnight Mass at Amberley Parish Church, with mulled wine upon your return. On Christmas day enjoy a Traditional Christmas Day luncheon with specially selected wines and a light Christmas evening buffet. You can even stay Boxing Day to savour the wonderful and magical season.

Taking Your Career To The Next Level

Julie — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:44:55 +0000

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Cutest Valentine Gift for the Techno Geek

Julie — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:09:43 +0000

Here is the perfect gift for the geeky girlfriend who loves cute computer accessories. For $180, you can get her a 1GB flash drive ‘disguised’ as a heart pendant. This little bundle of polished stainless steel and silver shaded crystal will let her store her data in style.

Going to the Inauguration? Don’t Leave Home Without This!

Julie — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:47:05 +0000

I am not talking about your credit card, that would be too easy! Actually, I am referring to a new type of map that will get you everywhere you need to go during the inauguration — it’s the President Obama Commemorative Inaugural fabMAP® - It’s tear-proof, won’t wrinkle, and has many uses including cleaning glasses, mobile device screens and camera lenses. This napkin-sized fabric map easily fits into a purse or pocket but also features intricate mapping detail –the President Barack Obama Commemorative Inaugural fabMAP® is a collectible gift for all. Don’t say I didn’t warn you to be prepared!

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It’s a New Year and Time to Find Out What’s Hot!

Julie — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:30:44 +0000

Happy New Year 2009! Not feeling any real pressure but thinking that this is a good time to start a new blog.

I’ll call it, “What Hot” because everyone thinks that I have a cool job and do lots of interesting things. So consider this a behind-the-scenes blog about people you wish you knew, about places that you wished you visited and things that you wish you had. So, here’s to 2009 and What’s Hot for all of us!