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Sarah Fowler

Orlando, Florida

Aide to Commissioner Fred Brummer, Board of County Commissioners - Orange County

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Kelsey Balcaitis PS. Anyone use GoodReads.com? I highly recommend it! It's like a Netflix queue, but for your books.

128 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Tessara Dudley: I love GoodReads, though I'm not on as much as I ought to be...
21 weeks ago

Natasha Smith: I'm a fan of librarything, too...I've gotten a few review copies of books through the site, which has been a lot of fun!
18 weeks ago

elizabeth This may seem like a very no brainer question, but how does one, if they have several internet startups at one time, budget their time and juggle all of them?

63 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management

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Aaron Evans: Hi Elizabeth:

I think every successful person goes through this at least a couple of times during their career. I have read through the posts, ...MoreHi Elizabeth:

I think every successful person goes through this at least a couple of times during their career. I have read through the posts, and you have been given some excellent advice! (I will have to try some of these)

Throughout my day, I have noticed that other peoples problems have somehow become MY problem. Does this happen? Are you pulled in so many directions doing tasks for other people.. what others deem important?

These e-mails and interuptions can really take us off track from the task we are currently working on. Usually what is critical to someone else, isn't really important to you or your goals. If this is the case, take some steps to do what is important to you.

You can still be the "goto" person in your business, but set up boundaries and limitations to your interuptions. They can really kill your momentum. Setup a time that you can be reached or interrupted. Setup specific parameters for replying to non urgent e-mails. At first this was hard, but now, I give people better focused attn at specific times, whereas before, I was frustrated about interruptions and often forgot about the requests.

Let me know if you would like some more information about how I did this at my business. I apologize for the long message!

Cordially,
Aaron
63 weeks ago

elizabeth: Thanks everyone sooo much for the excellent advice.
63 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler When will there be a mobile version? I would like to spend more time getting involved but with it being basically inaccessible via iPhone I won't get to! I only turn on my laptop about once a week these days.

96 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

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Alison Rayner: I'd love to be able to weigh in on conversations while waiting in lineups or at the chiropractor's office. That's where I find having Kindle on ...MoreI'd love to be able to weigh in on conversations while waiting in lineups or at the chiropractor's office. That's where I find having Kindle on my iPod is great. I firs try to catch up on message postings though.
95 weeks ago

Sean Masters: @Ryan as much as I like my iPhone, I would lean heavily towards a mobile version of the site - you'll get broader coverage by not sticking to a ...More@Ryan as much as I like my iPhone, I would lean heavily towards a mobile version of the site - you'll get broader coverage by not sticking to a single platform.
94 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler Currently reading The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food by Judith Jones. Not as enjoyable as My Life in France, but definitely engaging.

96 weeks ago from Book Shelf

Cameron Plommer Do you passively read books, or do you take some form of notes? This is more relevant for nonfiction obviously. I'm in the process of writing a post about how I organize I remember information and part of that is taking notes. I'm curious what your methods are though.

96 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Productivity & Time-Management and Personal Development 1 more

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Kim N. Campbell: I have conversations with my books. Like Ty I write notes in the margin but sometimes they're reactions like "yes!" when I really agree, or if I ...MoreI have conversations with my books. Like Ty I write notes in the margin but sometimes they're reactions like "yes!" when I really agree, or if I really like what the author is saying "Amen!!". lol, I make everything do interactive.
92 weeks ago

Amy Calhoun: I am constantly taking notes, photocopying passages, underlining, etc. However, I don't often go back to my notes. It's almost as though by taking ...MoreI am constantly taking notes, photocopying passages, underlining, etc. However, I don't often go back to my notes. It's almost as though by taking the note I am setting it in my memory. When I do refer back to my notes, I often realized something I have overlooked during the first reading.
92 weeks ago

Carmille Looking for the most organized way to sort book list. Goodreads, Google Books, weRead...which bookshelf app do you use/recommend?

96 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Katherine Zuk: Goodreads is definitely a good one, in my opinion at least. I really love that you can connect with your friends on there and share ideas with them.
95 weeks ago

Janae' Martin: Also recommend Goodreads. It helps me look for new books when I can't think of anything in particular, and it helps me manage my lists (To-read, ...MoreAlso recommend Goodreads. It helps me look for new books when I can't think of anything in particular, and it helps me manage my lists (To-read, Read, To-finish, etc.) Also, you can read great reviews from fellow readers, but I guess that feature is on most online bookclubs.
95 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh I've heard rumors that tonight's episode is going to be very similar to The Constant, which is one of my all-time favorite LOST episodes. Really looking forward to it!

96 weeks ago from LOST Fans

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Sarah Fowler: I can't wait! Though with all these pieces starting to fall in place I'm almost wishing it'd slow down... not that it could since there are so few ...MoreI can't wait! Though with all these pieces starting to fall in place I'm almost wishing it'd slow down... not that it could since there are so few episodes left. . .
96 weeks ago

Rebekah Wortman: That was the first thing I thought - "Desmond Hume will be my constant" - loved it!
96 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer So how do you all "find the time" to read (books) each day or week?

96 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Marisa Wikramanayake: I speed read. I tend to read a typical novel in about an hour and a half. What helps really is that I get stuck into the book completely and I am ...MoreI speed read. I tend to read a typical novel in about an hour and a half. What helps really is that I get stuck into the book completely and I am not open to anything else around me unless it falls into the "noise that signals an emergency category". Things get done better and faster when you devote all the possible attention you can doing them, one thing at a time.
96 weeks ago

Zoe Right: Read pretty quickly - I can usually do an average book in about an hour and a half
96 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler "Yes, I was so happy. In the land of emoticons I was colon capital D." :D

113 weeks ago from The Big Bang Theory TV Show

Jessica Bahr I made a realization which is affecting my appreciation of The Big Bang Theory; there are no strong female characters. Even Leslie Winkel, who corrected Sheldons equation once, was turned into a sex object.

113 weeks ago from The Big Bang Theory TV Show

Sarah Fowler: True, but I don't let it bother me. :-P
113 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler Just started Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat and Obsession; which is Julie Powell's (the author of Julie and Julia) new book. It's excellent so far!

113 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Sarah Fowler: Warning: not for the squeamish - there are (obviously) detailed descriptions of butchering and slaughtering.
113 weeks ago

Lauren Burns: I just bought this as a christmas gift to myself. I can't wait to read it! I really enjoyed Julie & Julia (book-not the movie).
111 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler Reading The Time Traveler's Wife, which is different than I expected... has me wondering whether the movie could possibly have gotten it right. I'll see it when I finish the book!

114 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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: I loved Clockwork Orange, but it kind of made me sad reading the intro where the author, I think, explained that when the book and then movie were ...MoreI loved Clockwork Orange, but it kind of made me sad reading the intro where the author, I think, explained that when the book and then movie were first released in the U.S. the last chapter was left out because the publisher/producers didn't think that American's would like the end. But the book and movie are just senseless violence without it. The last chapter makes it a totally different book.
114 weeks ago

Emily Jasper: Thank you for the note on Clockwork Orange, I had no idea. I've seen the movie a number of times, and my brother has always recommended the book. ...MoreThank you for the note on Clockwork Orange, I had no idea. I've seen the movie a number of times, and my brother has always recommended the book. I'll be sure to get that on my list.
114 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler Definitely inspiring; I'm making all my clients buy it too!

114 weeks ago from Book Shelf

Mike Ambassador Bruny I just picked up, "Now is the time to CRUSH IT! Cash in on your passion" by Gary Vynerchuk. Has anyone read it yet?

114 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Sarah Fowler: Definitely inspiring; I'm making all my clients buy it too!
114 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: Nice.
114 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler I'm finally getting to read Julia Child's My Life in France and it's delightful as expected.

115 weeks ago from Book Shelf

Catherine Storing I am cooking my first brinned turkey this Thanksgiving-from Whole Foods of course-. I am so excited I can't hardly wait, my question: has anybody cooked or had brinned and unbrinned turkey before and where you able to tell the difference? viva turkey day.

116 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Jenn Sutherland: I'm going to give GlutenfreeGirl's turkey brine a try this time - will let you know how it turns out. And I'm toying with the idea of smoking our ...MoreI'm going to give GlutenfreeGirl's turkey brine a try this time - will let you know how it turns out. And I'm toying with the idea of smoking our turkey too...my FIL did one last year and it was awesome.
116 weeks ago

Mehnaz Thawer: Brining is definitely the way to go. The salt in the solution actually holds some of the moisture in the turkey so you don't get dry ...MoreBrining is definitely the way to go. The salt in the solution actually holds some of the moisture in the turkey so you don't get dry turkey.
Works great with a whole chicken too. it'll just fall off the bone

Note: use a giant bucket like Jenn says or else you will end up with turkey juice everywhere...
115 weeks ago

Kristin C. Write i've been running on veggie burgers for the last month. i am ok with this. but i've decided to cook for a friend's birthday this friday. can you guys share any super tasty pescatarian-friendly recipes that this finishing school drop-out could follow without botching? thanks so much :)

116 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Nicole Thorpe: Not sure if you've already decided, but I feel like most pasta dishes are veg-friendly and likable for most palates! When I'm in doubt, I always ...MoreNot sure if you've already decided, but I feel like most pasta dishes are veg-friendly and likable for most palates! When I'm in doubt, I always start with eggplant because I've cooked it millions of times and it's a relatively flexible texture/taste... then you can go from there w/raviolis or pastas with cheeses/flavours of mediterranean, sicilian, classic italian, pan/fusion, etc. inspiration! Let us know how it goes!
115 weeks ago

Kristin C. Write: hi, everyone! thank you for your awesome suggestions. i ended up going with a vegetarian moussaka, and it was glorious. eggplant, garbanzos, ...Morehi, everyone! thank you for your awesome suggestions. i ended up going with a vegetarian moussaka, and it was glorious. eggplant, garbanzos, lentils, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, yogurt, cheese, god's bath water... it went over really well. i'm eating leftovers as we speak!

i kinda like this cooking thing. i can't wait to try your recipes, too :)

p.s. the from-scratch angel food cake is monday night's mission. i'm a little scared. in the best way possible. i'll let you know how it goes!

xo
115 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Who can share a good marinara recipe w/ me? I made a quick and dirty one last night, but I feel like it could have been better.

117 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Adam Miller: I'll second Giada's recipe, it's the one my wife and I use, and it's great. We make a big batch, keep a lot in smaller portions in the freezer, ...MoreI'll second Giada's recipe, it's the one my wife and I use, and it's great. We make a big batch, keep a lot in smaller portions in the freezer, and then that's base for a weeknight dinner.
116 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: Thanks Sarah & Adam. Bookmarked her recipe for the next time I make Italian.
116 weeks ago

Eric Slowly getting through The Moonstone - Wilkie Collins. Lots of description, slow pace, but interesting. Liked The Woman In White.

117 weeks ago from Book Shelf

Sarah Fowler: I liked The Woman in White too, and purchased The Moonstone a while ago but haven't read it yet. I look forward to getting to it soon!
117 weeks ago

Mehnaz Thawer: As did I, but I haven't read anything else by Collins. Let us know how it is :)
117 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler I roasted spaghetti squash tonight and tossed it with basil pesto, chunks of mozzarella and grated parmesan.

117 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

Jessica Dickinson Goodman Is anyone here running their own consulting businesses?

117 weeks ago from Entrepreneur

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Ted Thonus: Cottonwood Communications is a consultant in the telecommunications space. We help business customers nationwide with their voice and data ...MoreCottonwood Communications is a consultant in the telecommunications space. We help business customers nationwide with their voice and data decisions. Are you happy with the Internet service you receive at your business?
117 weeks ago

Ronald A. Hayes, C.P.M.: I am struggling to start OTB Zolutionz, intended to be a firm which specializes in providing Purchasing, Sourcing, Supply Chain services to ...MoreI am struggling to start OTB Zolutionz, intended to be a firm which specializes in providing Purchasing, Sourcing, Supply Chain services to companies who lack the staff or the skills to accomplish critical tasks and projects.
117 weeks ago

Danielle Gibeault I'm wondering what your suggestions might be for finding a mentor. There is no obvious choice in the group of people that I already know-there are quite a few success stories, but none with anything that resembles the type of business I'm looking to create. How do you go about finding someone to help provide that kind of experience?

119 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

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Danielle Gibeault: Thanks guys, some good words of wisdom here. I appreciate you having taken the time to provide thoughtful answers.
118 weeks ago

Nathan Lustig: I would choose the smartest/most successful person you know who is willing to help you, regardless of industry. As you get going, you'll find ...MoreI would choose the smartest/most successful person you know who is willing to help you, regardless of industry. As you get going, you'll find more people in your industry to help you. Like others have said, an outside perspective can be a great addition to a mentor team.
118 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler This week... Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict was cute but annoyingly flawed. Next skimmed through Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Women, which was so ahead of its time it's not even funny. Now reading Ben Hur, which I've been wanting to do for a while, and Vienna Prelude by Bodie Thoene.

119 weeks ago from Book Shelf

Kelsey Balcaitis: I have always wanted to read Vindication, well, ever since AP Euro History. I had the author, title, basic ideas, and date memorized for the test, ...MoreI have always wanted to read Vindication, well, ever since AP Euro History. I had the author, title, basic ideas, and date memorized for the test, but never got to read the actual book : )
118 weeks ago

Cassie Holman Do you ever have clients, partners, co-workers etc who resist new media or don't think it is relevant to them? (Even tho you know it is!)

120 weeks ago from PR & New Media

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Danielle Terreri: I find it very disappointing that Universities do not teach social media. It is such a huge necessity in today's PR world, yet teachers completely ...MoreI find it very disappointing that Universities do not teach social media. It is such a huge necessity in today's PR world, yet teachers completely over look it.
116 weeks ago

Chris(tina) Brady: Well, they still think of Twitter, Facebook, RSS feeds, and everything else a a hindrance to the "learning process." I mean, come on, they're ...MoreWell, they still think of Twitter, Facebook, RSS feeds, and everything else a a hindrance to the "learning process." I mean, come on, they're still emphazing HTML over XTML and Java. Plus, it's pretty hard to get a job as a grad as a social media person... Lots of places think you're just going to slack off all day and/or want someone with 10+ years of experience. Forget the fact that 10+ years often means more of the same... Sorry, I'm a little bitter.
116 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler Just finished Ayn Rand's We The Living. Powerful and definitely worth reading. Atlas Shrugged is still my favorite, though!

120 weeks ago from Book Shelf