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National Parks and Recreation Month

July 6, 2022

This year, the month of July has been designated as National Parks & Recreation Month. It is important to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining quality of life and in…

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How to Grow a Thriving Business After the Pandemic

June 26, 2022

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been a beacon of light to small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Business owners are ready to move on from this crisis and get back on their feet. While…

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BBB Scam Alert: 30% of employment scams occur during the summer

June 17, 2022

The beginning of summer brings an influx of job-seeking students looking to capitalize on their free time by earning money over their three-month break. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of these students…

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Customer Service in 2022

June 8, 2022

It seems good customer service has almost disappeared from the business world. All businesses compete on price, quality, and service. It is not possible to excel in all three. Businesses need to decide which their…

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The Month Of June Is Alzheimer’s And Brain Awareness Month

June 1, 2022

This year, the month of June has been designated as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. When people think of being healthy, generally we think of our external physical health. However, officials with the Alzheimer’s Association…

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How the Other 7 billion People in the World Really Live

May 26, 2022

My most recent non-fiction book was “Factfulness” by Dr. Hans Rosling who is a professor of world health in a university in Sweden. When the author speaks to audiences in high-income countries, he begins with…

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BBB Scam Alert: Unethical contractors

May 15, 2022

BBB Scam Alert: Unethical contractors illegally claiming to waive insurance deductibles Homeowners and businesses across Texas continue to recover from the devastation following a series of tornadoes in March. In their recovery efforts, many people…

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BAREFOOT MARDI GRAS MAKES 2022 CHARITY DONATIONS

May 2, 2022

Barefoot Mardi Gras has donated $30,000 to its designated 2022 charities, The Texas Sealife Center and the Island Foundation Schools. This is the largest contribution to date. Barefoot Event Producer, Elaine Motl, announced the contribution…

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Cryptocurrency Scams

April 24, 2022

Cryptocurrency scams climbed to second riskiest in 2021, according to BBB report Online purchase scams remain #1 riskiest Scams related to cryptocurrency jumped from the seventh riskiest scam in 2020 to second riskiest in 2021.…

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National Donate Life Month

April 11, 2022

April is National Donate Life Month. This month is dedicated to educating and encouraging Americans to register as donors of organs, tissue, marrow, and blood. Donating is a generous act that saves thousands of lives…

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