Monthly Archives: August 2012

Turning Negatives into Positives

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Lynne Strang

Last week, my family and I vacationed in Northern Michigan — a beautiful area with great cycling, picturesque beaches and lots of little resort towns where you can poke around in craft stores, coffee shops and art galleries.  The trip’s one blunder occurred at the very end, when we … Continue reading →

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Cal Ripken Jr.’s Views on Success

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Lynne Strang

As he gets ready to turn 52, baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. is very active in the business side of his sport. In addition to writing books on baseball, he runs three minor league teams, the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, the Ripken Stadium and the Ripken … Continue reading →

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Artist/Educator Wins “Experienced Dreamers” Contest

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Lynne Strang

On August 6, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania officially welcomed 56-year-old Tess Lojacono as the winner of the city’s Experienced Dreamers Project, a national contest that invited entrepreneurs age 45 and older to submit proposals for launching their dream venture in Pittsburgh. The contest attracted entries from … Continue reading →

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