Sga Holds Candidates Forum In Place Of Meeting
- July
- 2nd
- 2008
Both candidates want to rework the bylaws, address apathy on campus and both spoke to define their idea of the role of Vice President. “I think the purpose of SGA, specifically the Exec Board, is to act as a mouth piece from the community to the administration,” said Gupta. While Frithsen agreed and also spoke [...]
No commentsHobbies And InterestsPersonal Information In E-Mail Marketing Can Backfire, Study Indicates
- July
- 2nd
- 2008
Businesses risk chasing away prospective customers when they send chummy e-mails that bandy around people’s names, hobbies and other personal information to pitch sales, according to a new study of the popular marketing tool.
“People bristle at personalization just for the sake of personalization,” said Tiffany Barnett White, a University of Illinois marketing professor who headed [...]
Cu’s Volunteer Clearing House Hooks Students Up Ways To Make A Difference
- July
- 2nd
- 2008
Some might think that a visit to the CU Volunteer Clearing House (VCH) would result in little more than getting handed a plastic bag and a location at which to pick up litter on campus. In actuality, the organization outdoes itself in matching the personal interests of students with volunteer experiences that make a genuine [...]
No commentsHobby ShopsSenior Cares If You’re Bored Try This Dirty Job
- July
- 2nd
- 2008
In my work, I frequently find myself in a position of interviewing seniors about their daily lives and what interests and hobbies they have. Many times I am disappointed to hear: “I have no hobbies or any special interests or activities; mostly I just watch TV.”
For those whose lives have become empty due to lack [...]
Cities Bridging Gap Between Isolated, Active Older Residents
- July
- 2nd
- 2008
Many seniors are enjoying life in their golden years - Hobbies Ideas visiting family, taking up hobbies and hanging out with friends.
Depending on the cards they’re dealt, many seniors also face health problems, transportation obstacles, financial struggles and boredom. And some live in the dark - isolated, confused and unable to care for themselves. Sometimes [...]
Tips For Being An Incredible Gift Giver
- July
- 2nd
- 2008
I must admit that I have received more than a few compliments on my prowess in the arena of gift giving. Sure, I have given a few unfortunate gifts in my day, Hobby Shops but for the most part, I am proud to say that I can usually finds gifts for loved ones that are [...]
No commentsHobby ShopsHp User Group Helps Members Connect Professionally, Socially
- June
- 21st
- 2008
Keeping 50,000 members connected drove the leadership of HP’s largest user community to turn to social networking technologies.
The HP independent user group Connect boasts 50,000 members worldwide, including customers of HP’s server, storage, operating system and switch products. Connect President Nina Buik says the volume and diversity of members inspired Connect to find a way [...]
Mobile Ads Becoming A Business Reality
- June
- 21st
- 2008
Falling access rates, increased data speeds and multimedia-rich handsets are laying the path for mobile advertising to be deployed as a way to build business brands, say industry players.
The delivery of mobile ads also encompasses the use of WAP sites, mobile Web banners and posters, streaming or downloads of movie trailers and video clips, and [...]
Hu Holds Web Chat With Citizens
- June
- 21st
- 2008
China’s President Hu Jintao talked to Internet-users on Friday via a news portal, the first time that he has gone online to chat. Mr. Hu was speaking through a forum of people.com.cn, the news portal of the People’s Daily.
Since the time the forum told its members of Mr. Hu’s visit, about 300 questions have been [...]
Park Bench In Memory Of Long-Time Resident
- June
- 21st
- 2008
Frances was diagnosed with cancer in 1997 and fought valiantly through rounds of chemotherapy, each time looking forward to riding her bike again and pursuing her other hobbies of gardening and pottery, said Debbrecht.
“Mom passed away in 2006 after a nine-year battle with ovarian cancer. Believe it or not, she would go through six months [...]
