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Holly Hoffman

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Ryan Healy Is it just me or do you guys think "work/life balance" is a totally outdated paradigm? Why would you want to separate work from your life?

139 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur

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Edward Antrobus: I was just having this conversation with a friend yesterday. The important thing is to remember that there is a difference between "work" and ...MoreI was just having this conversation with a friend yesterday. The important thing is to remember that there is a difference between "work" and "vocation." For those with a vocation, I can see how it might be easy for lines to blur. But I believe that the majority of the population does not have a vocation. And if you only work, even if you consider it a career, then your fulfillment will come from outside of your job and it makes sense to keep the two separate.
16 weeks ago

Alex Dea: I like to view it as a sliding scale. At times, I think I have balance in my life. I am able to adequately manage the things at work while still ...MoreI like to view it as a sliding scale. At times, I think I have balance in my life. I am able to adequately manage the things at work while still maintaining my lifestyle (ex: going to the gym, seeing friends, traveling etc) but there are also times when I don't have it and am not able to do those things. While its not ideal, I know that when I don't have great balance that it will come back, but if it goes on for too long of a stretch then I know I need to either do or say something to fix it.
16 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman I feel like this is probably wrong to admit, but I actually really like the new Starbuck instant coffee. Anyone else tried it?

137 weeks ago from Coffee

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JRandom42: Hate it. I need at least 6 packets per cup to bring it up to minimal Airborne coffee standards.
19 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus: I have never had instant coffee in my life. Frankly, I never understood the glamour of Starbucks. I mean I understand their ground-breaking ...MoreI have never had instant coffee in my life. Frankly, I never understood the glamour of Starbucks. I mean I understand their ground-breaking business model, but as far as the coffee goes... It's good coffee, but it's not any better than anyone else's coffee and twice the price.
19 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman Stoked that facebook is adding vanity URLs. It's a no brainer. So much better than that string of nonsense at the end.

139 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Kristie Lorette: Do you know when it is supposed to happen?
37 weeks ago

Neal Jansons: It happened a long time ago. You can set it once. Create a page...get 25 fans...set URL before you get 100. It's in page settings. You can also do ...MoreIt happened a long time ago. You can set it once. Create a page...get 25 fans...set URL before you get 100. It's in page settings. You can also do it with your personal page. So I have http://facebook.com/neal.jansons and http://facebook.com/author.nealjansons
37 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh My girlfriend and I have been talking to a personal finance guy about how we can save more money. One of the things he mentioned was that focusing on a couple areas where we could save money would be dramatically more effective than trying to focus on everything. Coincidentally, my friend Ramit Sethi just emailed me one of his recent WSJ articles with the same advice: http://nyti.ms/fzF9jL

61 weeks ago from Economics and Finance and Personal Finance

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Scott Asai: Simple: eating in more, eating out less!
61 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman: We've been doing the Dave Ramsey thing for about a year and a half now. The two things that are most useful that we've done is a monthly budget, ...MoreWe've been doing the Dave Ramsey thing for about a year and a half now. The two things that are most useful that we've done is a monthly budget, plus using cash envelopes for variable purchases, like groceries, entertainment and clothing. The budget didn't work for me until I used the cash envelopes. Once the cash is gone, I don't get to spend in that category. It works! I feel like I have more money now that I tell it where to go every month.
57 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh How much work are you doing between Christmas and New Years? I'll be online every day until New Year's Eve, but I'm probably working at about 50% capacity as I'll also be spending time with family and friends that I haven't had time to see yet.

58 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur

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Diane: I'm on vacation, but I check my work email every day. Everything can wait until I get back.
58 weeks ago

Scott Messinger: I've been on vacation since the 23rd, and I won't be back in the office until the 3rd. I've answered about 2 phone calls from people who just ...MoreI've been on vacation since the 23rd, and I won't be back in the office until the 3rd. I've answered about 2 phone calls from people who just couldn't find anyone else at the office, but other than that I haven't even thought about work.
58 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman What's your favorite coffee food partner? I love scones, especially cinnamon. The cinnamon always compliments my favorite dark, earthy coffees.

109 weeks ago from Coffee

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Jonathan Ross: One square of 60-80% cocoa Dark Chocolate dipped into my espresso but scones do sound tempting
109 weeks ago

Niche: I just like my cofee straight up. No other flavours to mess things up. You eat something sweet and it alters everything completely
108 weeks ago

Kelsey Van Dyke So, how did everyone get started drinking coffee?

110 weeks ago from Coffee

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Holly Hoffman: What a great question! My older sister worked at Barnie's (like a Starbucks). She got me hooked on mint tea, then flavored coffees by the ripe old ...MoreWhat a great question! My older sister worked at Barnie's (like a Starbucks). She got me hooked on mint tea, then flavored coffees by the ripe old age of 13!
109 weeks ago

Jason Simon: Kelsey,

Inspired by your question, I submitted a blog post (MoreKelsey,

Inspired by your question, I submitted a blog post (http://ow.ly/10et9) at Caffeinated Conversations, asking "How Did Your Affair With Coffee Begin?" The conversation continues there...
106 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman I'm up to 20 ounces per morning... technically, I think that's 2.5 cups. How many cups do you drink?

110 weeks ago from Coffee

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Kanav: I have scaled back my cups from 4 to 2, and I do not drink coffee after 6 else I am wired, if I have one least you can be sure there is one owl at ...MoreI have scaled back my cups from 4 to 2, and I do not drink coffee after 6 else I am wired, if I have one least you can be sure there is one owl at night on duty :) In Denmark, while on work I once tried matching my Danish colleague and for three nights I was not able to sleep. I had 2 pot fulls and that guy continued with another two cups :)
110 weeks ago

: I drink a couple of cups in the morning but I've had to switch to half-caf for health reasons.
109 weeks ago

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110 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter

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110 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter

Tiffany Aviles Thanks for the great idea Kanav! 2010 will be all about trying different brews. Besides I gotta use that Starbucks card I got 2 years ago for Xmas sooner or later.

110 weeks ago from Coffee

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Jesse Trucks: I'm with Tiffany, though I do tend to avoid Starbucks because I prefer coffee slightly less dark to have more natural bean flavors come out. I ...MoreI'm with Tiffany, though I do tend to avoid Starbucks because I prefer coffee slightly less dark to have more natural bean flavors come out. I understand why Starbucks does roast really dark, however. They need to keep their flavor consistent across batches, which is easiest to do with a really dark roast, and they usually sell drinks piled with non-coffee into the same cup, which weakens the coffee flavor some. Therefore, they roast it darker and brew it stronger.
110 weeks ago

Jason Simon: Point taken. :) I had two gift cards from Starbucks from awhile back and ended up buying a Baratza grinder; very happy with it. I go to Starbucks ...MorePoint taken. :) I had two gift cards from Starbucks from awhile back and ended up buying a Baratza grinder; very happy with it. I go to Starbucks from time to time, but not very often.
110 weeks ago

Honey Haha, thanks for the invite, Holly! But I must admit, I hate coffee. Every kind. Chai, too. I like tea, hot cider, and hot chocolate (though since I am lactose intolerant I don't drink much hot chocolate).

111 weeks ago from Coffee

Holly Hoffman: I hate chai, too. I like the smell, but the taste gives me a headache. As to your dislike of coffee... well, harumph. ;)
111 weeks ago

Barbara Hall: UGH - I hate chai too!
But I do love me some Dunkin Donuts Original Blend.
I haven't had this coffee creation in a while - but I used to be a ...MoreUGH - I hate chai too!
But I do love me some Dunkin Donuts Original Blend.
I haven't had this coffee creation in a while - but I used to be a slave to adding a hot chocolate packet in my coffee. No sugar or cream required.
111 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman I take my coffee black for the most part, but the holidays seem to get me in the mood for flavor & cream. What do you like adding to your mug to get you in the holiday spirit?

111 weeks ago from Coffee

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Alan Koskelin: Homemade Irish cream: sweetened condensed milk and/or cream, Irish whiskey, maybe some vanilla.
111 weeks ago

Jason Simon: I drink it black year round... :)
111 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman Any cooks with food allergies? Recently diagnosed with wheat & soy allergies, but it's boosted my chefly creativity. If anyone has good, taste-tested recipes, they are much appreciated!

111 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Jenn Sutherland: Docs really don't know what to do with us, sadly. Do not think of re-introduction...I'll DM you, so as not to bore the rest of the cooks around ...MoreDocs really don't know what to do with us, sadly. Do not think of re-introduction...I'll DM you, so as not to bore the rest of the cooks around here. :)
111 weeks ago

Jenn Sutherland: Apparently I can't DM you unless you're a fan of mine...odd. Anyway, either fan me, or email me at jennsutherland @comcast.net. Love to help you out!
111 weeks ago

Kristina Summers Newbie here...how do I find out more about this - I'd love to attend if possible. Holly or Ryan - can you help? Thanks!

111 weeks ago from SXSW

Ryan Paugh: http://sxsw.com/interactive

You can still buy ...Morehttp://sxsw.com/interactive

You can still buy tickets ... I think.

The earlier the better. Last year I waited until last minute and it got expensive.
111 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman: I think it goes up by $25 increments. I think by now you're pretty much close to or in the full $500 ticket price. Worth it for anyone serious ...MoreI think it goes up by $25 increments. I think by now you're pretty much close to or in the full $500 ticket price. Worth it for anyone serious about social media though.
111 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Hello my fellow chefs! I want to cook a nice Christmas Eve breakfast for my girlfriend. Any suggestions from my Brazen people?

111 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Ryan Paugh: I'm sold on the French Toast theme :)
111 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman: Gingerbread pancakes are the bomb. And of course, you need good coffee. ;) Hands-down best brunch I ever made, though, was french toast using a ...MoreGingerbread pancakes are the bomb. And of course, you need good coffee. ;) Hands-down best brunch I ever made, though, was french toast using a french baguette as the bread, topped with peaches long-simmered in heavy cream.
111 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman First-timer? Here's a tip: Bring a power strip with you. You'll be a hero and you'll actually get to plug in somewhere.

111 weeks ago from SXSW

Roxy Allen: Cool tip - does this scale - would I become more popular the more power strips I plug together?
111 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman: Ha! I'm not sure about that, but you could definitely make some extra spending cash selling them at a mark-up. ;)
111 weeks ago

Andrea V. Lewis I have to ask are you a sipper or a gulper?

112 weeks ago from Coffee

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Holly Hoffman: Totally a sipper. I never could get the gulping thing - why don't you want to SAVOR it??
111 weeks ago

Adriana Dwan: Definitely a sipper! I like my coffee & tea hot so gulping would take me to the emergency room.
111 weeks ago

Andrea V. Lewis Hi Coffee Lovers! Any suggestions to a nice medium roast for the mornings and a decaf for the evenings that I can get at the supermarket? I'd love to hear you suggestions! Happy sipping!

112 weeks ago from Coffee

Holly Hoffman: Any of the Central America origins are going to be good for medium roasts... Colombian, Guatemalan, Costa Rican. Look for those. The availability ...MoreAny of the Central America origins are going to be good for medium roasts... Colombian, Guatemalan, Costa Rican. Look for those. The availability of supermarket varieties vary so much region-to-region, it's tough to recommend. We use Ruta Maya weekday mornings, but it's Austin-based so you may not have it.
111 weeks ago

Jason Simon Enjoying a cup of Ethiopia Sidamo. What about you?

113 weeks ago from Coffee

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Vanessa Alvarado: Sounds deluxe! My spirits were revitalized by light reading and warm Earl Grey tea with creamer.
113 weeks ago

Jason Simon: I almost always drink my coffee black.. or an espresso etc.
113 weeks ago

Whose a fan of the Dave Matthews band?

127 weeks ago from XY Cusp

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: Who has Big Whiskey and the Grougox King? I have the album Crash and it rocks!
122 weeks ago

: Whose ready for 90's nostalgia in this group.
91 weeks ago

Which event effected you cuspers most? 9//11 or Challenger?

127 weeks ago from XY Cusp

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: Marisa: that was a great point in your story about 9/11. Americans all acted shocked like they did. We thought we were untouchable whereaways you ...MoreMarisa: that was a great point in your story about 9/11. Americans all acted shocked like they did. We thought we were untouchable whereaways you escaped war. Attack is an attack. I myslef was just getting up that morning when the first plane hit but then I saw the second plane dove into the second tower. I'll never forget the second plane.
95 weeks ago

Marisa Wikramanayake: The civil war started when I was born and ended when I was 25/26. It affected me indirectly because I lived in the country but not in the war zone ...MoreThe civil war started when I was born and ended when I was 25/26. It affected me indirectly because I lived in the country but not in the war zone area. So I just want to clarify that no, I did not "escape" and I wasn't a victim of it. I just wanted to point out that I had that experience of living with it and therefore as you say to me "an attack was an attack, a loss of life, a loss of life" whether it made global headline news or not.

I'm human, I fully expect to die at some point because I'm not stupid enough to believe it won't happen. People can love you or hate you for the smallest things, I know that too. So I enjoy my life because I could die tomorrow for any reason in any way and it would be a travesty if I sat still and felt sorry for myself for too long. I might not have much cash but I am better off than 80% of the global population who live in poverty, I know about that and I know I am lucky and so I am grateful.

No nation is untouchable. The idea that you are creates an attitude that tells others that you are not compassionate, aware or grateful for what you have got and then that can lead to a lot of misunderstandings. I never fully understood why the people around me during 9/11 didn't understand this. America's long history of foreign policy decisions made it inevitable that some country/political group would hate them - something was bound to happen at some point. Sad but true. Don't elect a president who has never been out of the country before - you need someone who understands more about the world. I was surprised that it wasn't sooner rather than later.
95 weeks ago

Elisa Doucette What are some of the things you "deal with" being one of the elders and one of the babies all at once? For me, it's never QUITE fitting in

127 weeks ago from XY Cusp

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: Brock is right. We have the opportunity to be two great and different generations at the same time. X and Y.
122 weeks ago

: I personally identified with X on the 1980's, and Y with the current job market and pressure to get into college.
120 weeks ago

Lorena Valenzuela Do you guys know of any Christian coffee houses in Southern California?

128 weeks ago from Coffee

Jason Simon: I'm not very familiar with Christian Coffeehouses. Is this a new thing? Interested in how they differ.
128 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman: Jason, there's a Christian cafe here in south Texas. It's owned by a pastor & most of the baristas go to that church. Not exclusive though.
125 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman Just saw 500 Days of Summer. Liked it but kinda felt like it was trying too hard to be "indie." Like how Scrubs started trying to be Scrubs.

128 weeks ago from Movie Critics

Ryan Healy: Hilarious, haven't seen it yet, but I totally know what you mean about Scrubs trying to hard to be Scrubs.
128 weeks ago

Justin Gardner: Yeah, it definitely had that, "Look how clever I am with all of my days and non-linear screenplay," but I liked it. Didn't love it though.
128 weeks ago

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