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GROUP   |  Comment

Summer Weddings And Group Messaging, Sitting In A Tree

GroupMe launched a new version this week and its updated interface has led me to wonder if group messaging will achieve that rare thing, the gold standard for an online service: everyday app status. READ»

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Sends Guest Packing

Is all that glitters at the Ritz really gold?READ»

SKYARA   |  Comment

New Gauntlet for Startups: Be Interesting

New site Skyara may be the litmus test to determine which founders become serial entrepreneurs. READ»

AT&T   |  Comment

Open Thread: Does AT&T's Network Still Suck?

Luke Wilson may claim AT&T's network covers 97% of all Americans, but with billions invested this year alone, has your service noticeably improved? READ»

ATTITUDES   |  Comment

THE JOB INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE: BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP OR ...?

    When organizations need new employees they start up their recruiting process (preferably earlier, but that is not the topic of this article). Once the first candidates are selected the interviews will ...READ»

AC   |  Comment

Receive Rebates in Florida for your Energy-Efficient Appliances

A new government program made available on April 22, Earth day, rebates to customers who purchase energy efficient home appliances. This isn’t the first time we have seen the government try to boost the economy. In 2009, ...READ»

SALES   |  Comment

Immersing yourself in your clients

Prior to signing on a client, it’s not uncommon to have numerous meetings to ensure everyone is on the same page with the goals and deliverables of a particular project.  What’s equally important is how companies can better ...READ»

ATTITUDES   |  Comment

SERVICE WITH(OUT) STRESS

  In the April issue of Fast Company there are quite some facts listed about stress.   -       62% of Americans are stressed about work, according to the American Psychological ...READ»

ATTITUDES   |  Comment

DESIGN THINKING AND SERVICES: WHY THIS IS NEW AND NEEDED

    I just finished the inspirational book ‘Change By Design’ from Tim Brown. You can feel the passion as Tim describes the difference between being a designer and thinking like a designer. That passion, ...READ»

ATTITUDES   |  Comment

Dear Leaders, You Have To Change Too!

Last week I had a series of interviews with executives form a company which manufactures cancer treatment equipment. What stood out were two things: Leaders are not open for personal change. The new ways of doing ...READ»

AC   |  Comment

Summer is around the corner. Is your AC ready for the heat?

For all your AC maintenance, repair, and installations, you can call on Cousins Air. They are TRANE comfort specialists and have been in the business for over 15 years providing timely, reliable, and professional service to ...READ»

ATTITUDES   |  Comment

IS PLANNING FOR YOU OR FOR THE CUSTOMER?

  Recently I did receive a card, which mentioned that on the 17th of March a preventive maintenance call was scheduled for my heating system. There was no time mentioned. As I was abroad at that time I did call for a ...READ»

AC   |  Comment

Maintain your Florida Air Conditioning System this summer

These hot Florida summer months promise more than just beautiful beach weather. Heat and humidity join along for the ride many times and keeping them out of your home and staying cool is something many Floridians go through. We ...READ»

ATTITUDES   |  Comment

INFORM YOUR CUSTOMER

Last Sunday I had a stopover at the airport of Frankfurt, as I was flying from Ahmedabad in India to Amsterdam. I already had a boarding pass for my flight to Amsterdam and the gate was B7 at Frankfurt airport. We were early and our ...READ»

AC   |  Comment

Phonak Audeo "Personal Communication Assistant": Miami, This Is Not Your Grandmother's Hearing Aid.

We've already spotlighted the bluetooth and iPod compatability of Phonak's FM-enabled hearing aids, but we haven't talked about the style and flexibility of their hearing aids. Perhaps these pictures will tell it all- these are a series of ads for Phonak's Audeo line of "personal communication assistants".READ»

AC   |  Comment

Phonak Audeo "Personal Communication Assistant": Miami, This Is Not Your Grandmother's Hearing Aid.

We've already spotlighted the bluetooth and iPod compatability of Phonak's FM-enabled hearing aids, but we haven't talked about the style and flexibility of their hearing aids. Perhaps these pictures will tell it all- these are a series of ads for Phonak's Audeo line of "personal communication assistants".READ»

AC   |  Comment

New Program Gives Florida Homeowners Energy Rebates

Although being a first time homeowner is an exciting experience, it can put a big dent in your wallet. Over the years, many government programs and incentives have been developed for new homeowners specifically to ease their money ...READ»

AC UNIT   |  Comment

SEER, HSPF, AFUE finally revealed to South Florida Residents

SEER. HSPF. AFUE. No, these acronyms don’t represent government agencies or anything like that, but to many South Floridians confronted with these terms when looking to purchase a HVAC (Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning) Unit, their meaning and purpose may be just as obscure.READ»

AC   |  Comment

Looking for Quality Air Conditioning Repair in Florida?

Finding a Quality AC repair service can be one of the hardest services to find in Florida. Just by taking a quick look at your city yellow pages listing one will find over 1,000 listings for ac service. What you don’t know is ...READ»

AC   |  Comment

Should You Repair or Replace your AC unit in Florida?

Like most mechanical machines – air conditioners aren’t made to last your entire lifetime. Although regular ac maintenance can prevent your unit from failing on you, sometimes having it replaced may come out cheaper for ...READ»