Archive | September, 2010
Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Affiliate

Want a simple way to help your community?

On Wednesday’s edition of Chick FM’s Moms in the Morning, South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s Brandon Manus, Virtual Experience Manager, discussed social media marketing. In today’s world of hypergrowth technology, social media communication is essential to connect with people. South Carolina Federal actively utilizes Facebook, Twitter, two blogs (SiMPLE CENTS and Y&F), as well as [...]

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What’s buzzing?

Ever get the feeling that social media is a little like a beehive? A constant, buzzing hum that’s moving at an incredible pace 24 hours a day? Most folks are familiar with Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and they may periodically update their status and watch a few video. But do you really understand how powerful social [...]

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School Days and Braids

When I was in 6th grade (1994), crimping your hair was in style! I remember asking my mom to braid my hair every night before bed. It was time consuming because my hair was long and thick. She would have to make about 10 to 15 braids. When I would wake up in the mornings, [...]

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New SiMPLE CENTS Design

What’s in a face?

  Are you the type of person who likes to put a name with a face? Or, maybe you’ve become comfortable talking to someone on the phone then you meet them in person and think, “Wow, they sound so much different then they look.” Well, you’re in for a treat. Look for the new face [...]

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Afro 101

Afro 101

 An Afro, also known as '"fro", "natural", afro-puffs (see cute kid below), etc. is a hairstyle worn by people with hair that has not been altered with hot combs, flat irons, chemicals or specifically styled in such a fashion by individuals with naturally curly or straight hair. I am sure you have been waiting for [...]

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disco-down

Disco down to your local credit union branch today!

For those who remember, the early 70’s fashion trend for men started with long hair, frayed bell bottoms, and very wide ties. As the decade progressed, this trend gave way to the disco-inspired leisure suit made of some non-breathable, synthetic material. In retrospect, fashion trends seem to fade in…and then out…in what seems like an [...]

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