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Are You Rested and Dangerous?
Saturday, September 4th, 2010
by Barbara Kurka on Living Around
By Barbara Kurka When Rafael Nadal was preparing for his eventual wins in the French Open and at Wimbledon, a columnist noted that while his
The Three C’s for Managers
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
by Barbara Kurka on Living Around
When public-address announcer Bob Sheppard, “The Voice of the New York Yankees,” died on July 11th, at age 99, he was honored not only for
Deborah Edell—Wedding Cake Bliss
Sunday, June 6th, 2010
by Barbara Kurka on Dining Around
If you want to ease the stress of finding the perfect wedding cake, contact Deborah Edell at Perry Street Cakes. I found Deborah through the
The Bat Whisperer
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
by Barbara Kurka on Living Around
I love baseball: My childhood dream was to play centerfield for the Yankees. I love the pace, the symmetry of 90 feet, the perfect bunt,
Enjoy Life. Drink Tea. Celebrate Often.
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
by Barbara Kurka on Dining Around
Tracy Stern has a passion for tea. For her, it’s more than just a satisfying drink; it’s a lifestyle that involves food, beauty, parties, recipes,
Invictus: Clint Eastwood’s Tribute to Mandela
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
by Barbara Kurka on Playing Around
Invictus, Clint Eastwood’s latest movie, is about leadership, loyalty, love of country, forgiveness, and the power of moral authority to bring change to a nation.
Clock Watcher? Don’t Manage Time
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
by Barbara Kurka on Living Around
A colleague recently stated emphatically, “Managing time is too much work!” I once went on a three-day, out-of-town workshop to learn “time management,” sent by
Holiday Rewards for Small Businesses
Sunday, December 6th, 2009
by Barbara Kurka on Living Around
At the end of a difficult economic year, many cash-strapped small business owners may wonder how to reward their employees for a job well done.
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