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My name is Stacy, and I am a blogger in my spare time and a marketing manager as my profession. I also have experience with community service with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. During the 2007-2008 Relay season, I served as the Corporate Sponsorship

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Common mistakes in word choices: 13 of 14
It can be extremely embarrasing to use the wrong words in your writing. You either sound ignorant or convey the totally wrong idea altogether. Below I have outlined three examples of phrases/word choices that are often misused (and give me a chuckle):Escape goat:When I hear someone say "escape goat," I imagine an impoverished... More..
Business > Human Resources Tips for change management: 15 of 16
Today's business environment is riddled with a sort of "corporate ADD." Companies are quick to jump on the "next big thing" in management techniques or cost/resource-savings just to drop it months, even weeks, later because results aren't appearing fast enough. In this culture of "I want it, and I want it now," it's hard to i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Losing a pet: 32 of 33
Ridiculous grief!Anguish over a small dog . . .But . . . he was my friend. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 174 of 176
Dog, come sit with me.Let me scratch under your chin,and tell you secrets.I will brush your furIf you endulge me and my ramblings.I will be your friend. More..
Business > Nonprofits Fresh ideas for fundraising: 23 of 23
This Halloween why not party with a purpose? There plenty of wonderful nonprofit organizations out there that need financial support. Many of them either have signature events that you can tie your theme to or they have such wide appeal that you can easily fit a fun party idea around a fundraiser for it. Here are a few ideas:... More..
Business > Management Ethics Criteria companies should follow to decide which charities to support: 5 of 5
Charitable support can be a highly effective tool in your marketing/PR and human resources arsenals. It can also be the biggest waste of time and energy - and even have a negative effect on your company's image. The key to making the most of charitable support initiatives is to ask:Does this charity make sense for our busines... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My heart & your soul: 2 of 2
Gazing at the Ocean . . . A HaikuClear sky meets waterBlending blues into one likeMy heart and your soul. More..