Leigh G.

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Ways cities are using social media to reverse economic downturn

Leigh G. posted an article on - Jan 31, 2011, 9:46 am
The economic downturn has rippled through the US and affected many regions. Generally during a depressed economy people are often inclined to spend less and be more conservative where they spend their hard earned dollars. As a result cities have to work hard to compete for revenue. In order to ...
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How marketers can use online video to make an impact on consumers

Leigh G. posted an article on - Jan 30, 2011, 9:44 am
Video has rapidly become a commonplace item on the web. Savvy marketers have discovered there is much value in interweaving online video with their advertising efforts as a means to make an impact on consumers. YouTube is one of the most popular sites on the web today, and if this website's suc...
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Facebook aims to make a big push for e-commerce in 2011

Leigh G. posted an article on - Jan 29, 2011, 9:41 am
Facebook has been steadily integrating their popular social network into many aspects of online life. The network, which started off as a small online place to gather for college students, has grown to become a 500 million plus global community. The popularity of Facebook is staggering and it was...
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How to use social media to create better customer experiences

Leigh G. posted an article on - Jan 29, 2011, 9:39 am
Social media has rapidly found itself a niche in today's fast-paced and highly technologically charged society. Over the years social media has undergone tremendous change and nowadays a high percentage of society, both personally and professionally, spend large amounts of time on social network...
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On Hiatus

Leigh G. posted an article on - Jul 31, 2010, 8:30 am
Thank you for stopping by. It's been a while since any updated posts, but plan to be back soon with more regular postings, hopefully late summer or in the fall 2010. In many instances, most of the activities and places are still relevant and are annual events. Most posts from 2009 have links to the ...
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A look at how BP can recover from damage to their brand

Leigh G. posted an article on - Jul 31, 2010, 8:27 am
Oil giant BP has been at the center of negative press ever since the April 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon in which 11 workers died. In the aftermath of the blast, oil spewed out for four months and by the time a temporary cap was able to stop the gushing on July 15, somewhere between ...
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Poetry: New Year's Eve

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 31, 2009, 5:48 am
On this eve the old year ends and tomorrow a new one comes A night to have fun with those dear family, friends and close chums Room is pulsed with energy all await the stroke of midnight When it arrives all will cheer with hugs, kisses, dances and delight In the 'morrow there will be chance for a ...
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Poetry: Handle with Care

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 23, 2009, 5:16 am
I have for you a present A gift not shared often It's packaged up tightly Once hard but now softened My gift is wrapped in layers Cautiously embalmed with love As you open each stratum Be gentle and treat with white gloves The box was once empty But now filled with belief You'll take good care of...
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Poetry: Renewal

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 16, 2009, 5:47 am
A seed emerges and grows No longer buried underneath Reaches out to the surface Visible for the world to see Previously stuck and stifled With no ability to exhale Ground suffocates covering up Emotions were feeling stale You came and opened the hole And freed the budding flower 'Tho covered with sh...
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Poetry: Cherish Each Moment

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 5:05 am
Cherish each moment It may be your last Time doesn't stand still As moments flow past You just never know When one's time will end Live each day in full And have no regrets to extend Cherish all the moments Time tends to impel Friends, family, loves Memories as well Reflect and recall Days of long a...
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Poetry: Good-bye Kisses

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2009, 8:02 am
First kiss so memorable Sky full of bright stars A kiss filled with sweetness The moment just ours Time together melodic Feelings felt in kind Memoirs of yesterdays Forever etched in the mind Time moves ahead forward Moments come to an end Kisses one in a million Does the heart ever mend? The day...
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Poetry: Black Widow

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 8:09 am
Black widow's sharp bite Draws flesh to be swollen Not unlike a deadly kiss Sealed with a lie, love is stolen Deadly spider's kiss causes pain Empty feelings run amiss Does the pain ever lessen Or does emptiness just persist? Hate and despair Two emotions that don't mix One eggs the other on 'Til th...
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Poetry: Expression

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 5:46 am
Expression is sometimes hard to share when words just will not flow These times I don't know what things to say when I want my words to show To express the words I want to speak all locked inside of me Only wish to release those thoughts and let those words flow freely Trapped inside wanting to ...
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Reflections: Before PlayStation, Reminiscing Toys of Yesteryear

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 6:40 am
Growing up in the 1970's was a lot of fun. In those days we didn't have many bright, flashy, blinking or video-oriented games the kids of today play with, but even though our toys were simplistic in nature, we had some pretty nifty toys. Most of the toys I grew up with were made of durable wood. Ou...
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Poetry: Blindsided

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 6, 2009, 5:43 am
Blindsided in the blink of an eye Happened so fast Never understood why Didn't see it coming, not from a mile You had me so fooled With charming words and sweet smile Your stories, excuses and all of those lies I believed every word And never saw deception in your eyes Never would have thought it...
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Poetry: Never Look Back

Leigh G. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 5:44 am
Time never stands still Just keeps marching on If you start looking back You might miss what's to come Never look back towards Sorrow, pain or tears, Sweet moments pass so fast Don't waste all of your years Keep your eye on the future When tomorrow looks bright Even if it doesn't You can still put...
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Sugarloaf Craft Festival, December 11-13, 2009, Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 2:37 pm
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival comes to the Dulles Expo Center on Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13, 2009. Whether you're looking to do some holiday shopping, are interested in the arts and craftsmanship, or looking to do something fun with the family, the Sugarloaf Craft Festival might be j...
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Reasons Why Using Jargon in Business Letters Drives Customers Away

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 6:38 am
Using business jargon is common amongst colleagues in specific industries, but the acronyms, language and lingo spoken in these circles is typically not so well known outside the internal organization or industry. When writing to customers it is a bad idea to include any jargon in the body of a bus...
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Bull Run Park: Annual Festival of Lights, Centreville, VA

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 8:27 am
The Bull Run Park has been actively setting up this event for a long time now. Visitors to the park probably noticed all of the activity going on since October. Well, the time is almost here! This week the Festival of Lights and Winter Wonderland Holiday Village opens in Bull Run Park in Centreville...
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Importance of First Impressions at a Business Meeting

Leigh G. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 7:38 pm
First impression can last a lifetime. If you want to make a good first impression at a business meeting, it is important to look and act your best. In any kind of professional setting, people tend to evaluate their associates or potential partners or employees right away based on their first impress...
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