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Remembering Mike Nichols

November 21, 2014 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

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Dead of a heart attack at 83, Mike Nichols is remembered as director of intelligent films. Though he began his career with a comic improv duo with Elaine May, his hit movies were memorable for their depth. "If his movies have a common denominator, it’s probably their intelligence and, though … [Read more...] about Remembering Mike Nichols

Filed Under: Featured, Film

Tweets Only Default on 2014 Twitter Redesign

May 23, 2014 By Linda Sherman 2 Comments

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Many people putting @names at the beginning of their tweets realize these do not go into the Twitter "newsfeed". For years many have been putting a dot in front of the @name at the front of a tweet like this: .@name to make sure that it did go into the feed. Just in case, you weren't aware that … [Read more...] about Tweets Only Default on 2014 Twitter Redesign

Filed Under: Featured, Social Marketing

Cavapoo Challenges Dogs Appearing in TV Commercials

April 25, 2014 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

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Lucky goes on the alert every time a TV commercial starts playing. He can hear the difference in the volume and tone. When a dog food or pet supply commercial comes on, he jumps up and down and barks at the TV set. Hilarious. This particular commercial is for PetSmart. Lucky is a beloved 2 … [Read more...] about Cavapoo Challenges Dogs Appearing in TV Commercials

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Favorite Oscar Moments

March 3, 2014 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

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Kauai resident Bette Midler did a wonderful rendition of The Wind Beneath My Wings to complete the Oscars In Memoriam segment. If you are not yet following Bette on Twitter, I recommend it. Initially I was presenting music and presentation videos from Oscar.go.com but they took them down, so … [Read more...] about Favorite Oscar Moments

Filed Under: Featured, Film, TV Advertising Tagged With: Bette Midler, Oscars

And the Oscar Goes to CNN Retrospective

February 28, 2014 By Linda Sherman 2 Comments

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Academy awards show is Sunday March 2 at 5:30 pm PST on ABC. Red Carpet starts 4pm PST. If you are gathering friends to watch together, there's your essential time target. If you prefer to record and fast forward through some areas, be sure to set your DVR. CNN produced a retrospective called … [Read more...] about And the Oscar Goes to CNN Retrospective

Filed Under: Featured, Film Tagged With: Nancy Schreiber

Recommended Date Night Movie at Home: About Time

February 23, 2014 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

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We were pleased to find the film, About Time available On Demand from our local cable provider (Time Warner). $4.95 is a fair price to pay for a recent movie. Especially when it is this sweet, romantic flick from the director and writer of Love Actually, Richard Curtis. You probably enjoyed Bill … [Read more...] about Recommended Date Night Movie at Home: About Time

Filed Under: Featured, Film, Relationships Tagged With: romantic film

Response to Baby Boomers, Millennials Don’t Suck

November 26, 2013 By Linda Sherman 2 Comments

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Peter Shankman does not need defending. I am just one of a multitude of fans. His announcement on Facebook today "And in other news, I just got my fourth book contract" got 670 likes in the first five hours. But I was moved to respond to an article in BostInno today titled Dear "Baby Boomers, … [Read more...] about Response to Baby Boomers, Millennials Don’t Suck

Filed Under: Featured, Personal Branding Tagged With: boomers, millennials, Peter Shankman

Include Website and Social Profile Links on Your Facebook Profile About Page

February 27, 2012 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

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Social Media Tip of the Day On your Facebook personal profile About page (TimeLine) or Info page (if not yet on Timeline) Use the Contact box to list your other social profiles and websites. No matter how many you list, Facebook will only display six of them. However, you may find it … [Read more...] about Include Website and Social Profile Links on Your Facebook Profile About Page

Filed Under: Featured, Social Marketing Tagged With: facebook, how to, tips

Great Crowd and Fire Dancers at AFeinberg Gallery Opening Party

January 21, 2012 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

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Aaron Feinberg opened his AFeinberg gallery in The Shops at Kului'ula Kauai, Hawaii with a nice party that included fire dancers and music. … [Read more...] about Great Crowd and Fire Dancers at AFeinberg Gallery Opening Party

Filed Under: Featured, Kauai Tagged With: art

Arial Luminary on Kauai New Years Eve

January 1, 2012 By Linda Sherman Leave a Comment

This is one of my favorite photographs of Kauai. Yes it was taken with an iPhone but sometimes those opportunity shots with lights in the dark work out really well with an iPhone. Consumer fireworks are still permitted in Hawaii but you need a permit except for the small novelty items. Aerial … [Read more...] about Arial Luminary on Kauai New Years Eve

Filed Under: Featured, Kauai Tagged With: Kauai, New Years Eve

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