Archive | August, 2009
Now’s Your Chance

Now’s Your Chance

You love music. It’s your passion in life. You've found a group of like-minded people who share your vibe, and together, you create some really great stuff. Ever wonder if this passion could take you somewhere? Well, here’s your chance to find out. You and your band could connect with more fans, experience the thrill of a live [...]

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On thinking outside the box

On thinking outside the box

Recently I stumbled on the inspiring account of a woman who baked and sold “mortgage apple cakes” to save her home from foreclosure. While the story itself is remarkable and touching, what really got my attention was the writer’s charge near the end of the article: “Always think outside the box people.” I just loved that. [...]

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How best to communicate important information?

How best to communicate important information?

Next week the credit union will be upgrading our iTeller system with some new screens designed to help users maneuver even more effectively through internet banking. In discussing these upcoming enhancements within the credit union we were wrestling with the question of how best to communicate important information like this? Is this age of saturated [...]

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Don't you dare throw that away!

Don't you dare throw that away!

I am the opposite of a pack rat; I love to purge. But did you know there are certain documents, financial and otherwise, that you need to keep for a certain length of time, and some you should never toss? Thanks to our friends at Unclutterer.com, one of the coolest sites for anyone who wants [...]

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University Branch will close September 25, 2009

University Branch will close September 25, 2009

What may seem like the end of a chapter is only the beginning. On Friday, September 25, 2009, the University Branch located at 2695 Elms Plantation Boulevard on 78 near Charleston Southern University will close its operations. This change is partly due to member demographics and feedback for this location.  Management analyzed the usage of [...]

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How Do Children Handle Change?

How Do Children Handle Change?

A couple of weeks ago we talked about the dynamics of, When Granny Is Your Nanny. My daughters granny is still their nanny but now we are seeking a sitter to assist granny (2 toddlers can be a handful!) part-time while hubby and I are at work. A family relative of mine filled the position [...]

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