http://dwc.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Downtown Women's Club en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:20:52 GMT 2010-01-03T09:20:52Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972901&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace The ABCs of Wellness Interior Gardens Newsletter       January 2010                            . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:17:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972901&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Amy Coughlin 2010-01-02T17:17:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970621&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace   As 2010 begins Small Business Owners are hoping that the economy is taking a turn for the better and are making plans to improve their own economic forecast. Janet W Christy, consultant . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:08:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970621&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Janet Christy 2009-12-31T20:08:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925423&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace The ABCs of Wellness Interior Gardens Newsletter                 December 2009        . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:01:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925423&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Amy Coughlin 2009-12-01T15:01:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914014&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace   If you have female clients or friends that own a business or are thinking about starting one, here’s a gift option for the ones who are serious about succeeding. My book “Capitalizing . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:40:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914014&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Janet Christy 2009-11-23T16:40:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851432&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace By Carolyn J. Palo   I called the salon I have been frequenting for a few years to set up an appointment. After securing the date and time, I was asked, “Ok, what credit card would you . . . Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:38:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977851432&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Carolyn J. Palo 2009-10-13T15:38:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809860&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Josh is twenty-seven years old. Already his life is in shambles and he can’t imagine his way out of debt. All because of one four hour bleep of a sunny afternoon when he should have been duking . . . Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:31:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809860&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Lani B. 2009-09-12T15:31:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794677&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace As many of you know, I am a handbag FANATIC.  I love handbags and collect them.  Many of the handbags I own are timeless luxury pieces that will last a lifetime if well cared for.  When . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:10:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794677&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-08-31T18:10:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791544&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace A lot of people have sent me this Wall Street Journal article about how Facebook is ruining friendships .  One even cautioned after he sent it: "not that there's anything wrong with our . . . Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:03:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791544&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Diane Danielson 2009-08-28T19:03:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976892799&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Clean the case. Or in the case of a laptop, close the lid and wipe the exterior Clean the mouse or touchpad. Open the mouse, take out the ball and wipe it. Keep a neat keyboard. Use some compressed . . . Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:02:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976892799&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Shelley-Ann West 2007-01-23T20:02:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778903&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace People often compare time spent on Facebook to the time spent on marketing when it comes to business development.  Yet, the most appropriate comparison for return on investment is in-person networking. . . . Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:35:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778903&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Diane Danielson 2009-08-18T21:35:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770587&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace   There is a place where you can get access to Experts or share your expertise. And you can get paid for sharing your expertise. It is LivePerson.com. You can get access to Experts or list yourself . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:45:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770587&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Janet Christy 2009-08-12T13:45:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746252&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace by Janet W. Christy I am not one of those who longs for the “good old days.” But I certainly do yearn for some good ole fashioned Customer Service . Due to some recent travel and some . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:37:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746252&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Janet Christy 2009-07-22T15:37:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707769&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace   I remember a performance review I received about 5 years ago from my manager who was a senior vice-president at a large Fortune 500 company.  I was the organizational development manager . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:57:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707769&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Teresa Sande 2009-06-11T03:57:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977674832&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace News of layoffs - in the US and abroad - continues to headline in most geographic areas. Most layoffs are cited as critical to helping the organization to compete more effectively (via reduced operating . . . Wed, 06 May 2009 01:27:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977674832&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Tara Rethore 2009-05-06T01:27:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667829&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace   Communicate, Communicate, Communicate By Teresa Sande Is there such a thing as “over-communication” in times like these? Most employees would say no. Regular communication, particularly . . . Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:04:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977667829&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Teresa Sande 2009-04-28T03:04:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636308&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace   Your Past Take the time to jot down all of the tasks you performed in previous jobs.   For example, you may have compiled a weekly or monthly report showing your department workflow. . . . Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:31:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636308&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arnitha Webb 2009-03-25T03:31:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630986&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Most experts agree: times are tough! [1] Yet amid all the bad news, our clients tell us that some organizations are doing well - maintaining revenues, outperforming the competition, continuing . . . Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:55:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630986&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Tara Rethore 2009-03-19T19:55:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977627932&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace So Judge Judy was on Larry King.  Judy is one smart lady.  Here are some bits and pieces from the CNN transcript  that I personally could perscribe to and agree with: When asked if . . . Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:23:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977627932&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-03-17T12:23:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977627915&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Good morning, all There is an interesting Quick Poll on CNN.com this morning.  Would you support a special tax on AIG executives to recoup bonus money paid to them?  Yes or No?  . . . Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:54:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977627915&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-03-17T11:54:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977626954&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace CNN has a poll up currently: Which issue is most important to you? Unemployment Inflation Mortgage Crisis Stock Market Taxes So Gather-ites, which issue is most . . . Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:51:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977626954&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-03-16T17:51:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625630&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace It seems that it is a fact of daily life these days...Layoffs, downsizing, mergers...these are all events, that as leaders, you may need to deal with.   While these events are never easy, there . . . Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:51:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625630&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Teresa Sande 2009-03-15T16:51:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977623111&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Today,I will be a Guest on Morning TV Show 8 AM Fox Channel 6, San Diego, CA W/Lynda Martin, http://www.pursuitoflight.com/index.php Love and Light, Sandy Brewer Change . . . Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:15:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977623111&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Sandy Brewer 2009-03-13T14:15:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621701&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace So my friends and family have completely planned my Germany trip for me!  I am so excited!  Here is my current itinerary, which of course, could change! April 1st - I take off from JKF airport . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:07:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621701&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-03-12T12:07:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619988&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace My 80's Survey Borrowed from numerous folks by now 1. How old were you in 1980? I wasn't born yet! 2. How old were you in 1989? 5 3. Were you a Toys R' Us kid? . . . Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:16:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619988&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-03-11T00:16:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619182&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace So I am going to Germany on April 1st.  Germany is part of the European Union which means that they take Euros.  With the dollar weak next to the Euro, European countries no longer accept the . . . Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:06:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619182&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-03-10T12:06:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618811&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace When I get home from work, I eat dinner and then get my pajamas on, wash my face and brush my teeth  I make sure I'm all settled in by 7PM, when TBS shows not one but two episodes of Seinfeld . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:54:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618811&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-03-09T23:54:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618633&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace The ABCs of Wellness Interior Gardens Newsletter . "B'tweener" Season Blues and Getting Yourself Unstuck " Expect to have hope rekindled. . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:59:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618633&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Amy Coughlin 2009-03-09T19:59:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618199&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Men say:  "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" Women say:  "Why buy the pig when all you get is a little sausage?" What are your thoughts on these . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:32:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618199&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-03-09T12:32:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618190&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Bernard Madoff is currently living in his multi-million dollar posh Park Avenue duplex. Marc Dreier was released on bail on February 5 and is now living in his $8 million East 68th Street duplex. . . . Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:16:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977618190&grpId=3659174697238677&nav=Groupspace Arielle K. 2009-03-09T12:16:11Z