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How to Get Away with Cheating: Does The Right PR Save Our Country’s Elite from Their Lying, Cheating Ways?

By Ann Smith | Aug 7, 2013

From politicians, to athletes, to celebrities, our country is fascinated by the downside of being in the public eye – the skeletons in their closet. I will admit that I, too, am drawn in to breaking news about celebrity affairs! One of the most infamous cheating scandals of our generation is none other than Tiger […]

Marketing on Pinterest

By Kelda Rericha | Aug 6, 2013

Hello, my name is Kelda, and I am addicted to Pinterest. It is not a healthy addition. I am guilty of hoarding recipes for sinful desserts and images of $10,000 handbags. It is not a victimless addiction. My family regularly falls prey to my cooking experiments and crafting disasters, all of which were inspired by […]

Is That What You Call an Apology, Paula Deen?

By Ann Smith | Jun 26, 2013

Ever since she was a no-show on TODAY last Friday I’ve been eagerly awaiting Paula Deen’s interview with Matt Lauer that was rescheduled for this morning. First of all, what was she thinking not honoring her commitment to be on the program last week, immediately following revelations that she has used racial slurs? Instead of going […]