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5 Ways to Increase Collaboration While Working Remotely
Posted by Holly Hutton on Oct 7, 2021 Managing a team has never been more challenging. With so much work still being executed from kitchen tables and family room corners, collaboration is tough. A manager can find WFH regularly becomes WTH? When everything initially shut down and workers were forced to work remotely, you no doubt thought it was a temporary inconvenience. You and your team could just muddle through for a while until it was safe to return to the office.
4 Secrets to Delivering a Customer Experience That Earns Rave Reviews
Posted by Holly Hutton on Sep 14, 2021 Consider the last time you purchased a new television or tried a new restaurant. It’s unlikely you chose that TV or restaurant at random. You probably looked at online reviews or chose based on another person’s recommendation. This is the power of social proof of a customer’s experience, and it’s absolutely crucial to attracting new customers.
3 Signs a Startup Has What It Takes
When evaluating a startup’s viability, there are standard boxes to check: indication of a strong market opportunity, a team with a strong work ethic, interested customers, a market differentiator. But what about that “X factor” you can’t quite put your finger on — the indescribable “thing” that subtly conveys a company will succeed? Sometimes, the X factor is obvious — a sense of confidence or an air of success. But other times, you have to look for it.
A Startup’s Cheat Sheet to Increasing Visibility
Posted by Holly Hutton on Jan 24, 2019 As a startup, one of the distinct challenges you face is getting your name out there and attracting large-scale visibility. And because you don’t have the history or track record to fall back on, you have to be clever about which strategies you implement. But with the right approach, you can get the sort of exposure you need to thrive. 4 Tips for Increasing Visibility In a perfect world, a quality product would be all you need to build a successful business.
A Quarter Of Kidney Donors Are Living: What You Need To Know About Being A Donor
People undergoing dialysis would have a better quality of life if they had a kidney transplant. from shutterstock.com At any one time, more than 1,400 Australians are on an organ transplant waiting list. The most common organs in demand are kidneys, followed by the liver and lung. While the number of deceased organ donors in Australia has doubled since 2009, rates of live donor transplantation – where a person donates one kidney or, rarely, a portion of their liver – are relatively static.
A Quarter Of Kidney Donors Are Living: What You Need To Know About Being A Donor
People undergoing dialysis would have a better quality of life if they had a kidney transplant. from shutterstock.com At any one time, more than 1,400 Australians are on an organ transplant waiting list. The most common organs in demand are kidneys, followed by the liver and lung. While the number of deceased organ donors in Australia has doubled since 2009, rates of live donor transplantation – where a person donates one kidney or, rarely, a portion of their liver – are relatively static.
Taylor Swift Proves Why She's One Of The Best At Detroit Show
By Holly Hutton(99.5 WYCD) - We are still talking about the Taylor Swift show from Tuesday night here at our house.I’ve been to a ton of concerts in my life. Michael Jackson, Prince, Garth Brooks, Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, Reba, Pearl Jam, Madonna, JayZ, Rush, Aretha Franklin just to name a few (if you can’t tell I really like music and all different kinds!)Tuesday night's Taylor Swift show was by far the best I’ve ever seen.
“Country Roads” Ice Cream Available Today!
By: Rob Stone & Holly Hutton Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day with The Rob + Holly Show’s new flavor of ice cream at Treat Dreams in Ferndale and Detroit! It’s available today and you can even watch how it was made in the webisode below. VIDEO Rob + Holly’s “Country Roads” is made with Oreo milk, Oreo’s and of course, peanut butter!!! Enjoy!
Help Choose New Ice Cream Flavor Tonight at Treat Dreams!
We know today is “Fat Tuesday”, but if you’re not a fan of the Paczkis, maybe you’d rather indulge with a brand new flavor of ice cream! We have teamed up with Treat Dreams in Ferndale to create a brand new flavor which will be called “Country Roads” by the Rob & Holly Show! Although the new flavor has our name on it, we need you to join us tonight at 8pm to help choose the right ingredients.
Young fan Meets his Idol Brantley Gilbert!
By: Holly Hutton Brantly Gilbert met his youngest No.1 fan last night at DTE Energy Music Theatre, making seven year old Lucus of Ray Township’s lifelong dream come true. The 7-year-old finally met the man whose music means so much to him. “Track 7 and 11 are my favorites.” Lucas said After meeting Gilbert, Lucas was overcome with emotion and it took him several minutes to process what happened so he could get a picture with his favorite singer.
Tonight - You Might Want To Watch Your Front Porch!!!
Every gardener who has grown zucchini knows that this time of year vines go crazy producing hundreds of tiny squash. They quickly grow to gargantuan size if not picked. That’s why Pennsylvanian Tom Roy designated August 8 as National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors Porch Day! That’s right! It’s a national holiday! And how do you celebrate it?? You simply wait until the dead of night and quietly creep up to your neighbors’ front doors, leaving plenty of zucchini for them to enjoy.
A quarter of kidney donors are living: what you need to know to be a donor - Monash University
People undergoing dialysis would have a better quality of life if they had a kidney transplant. from shutterstock.com At any one time, more than 1,400 Australians are on an organ transplant waiting list. The most common organs in demand are kidneys, followed by the liver and lung. While the number of deceased organ donors in Australia has doubled since 2009, rates of live donor transplantation – where a person donates one kidney or, rarely, a portion of their liver – are relatively static.
A quarter of kidney donors are living: what you need to know to be a donor
At any one time, more than 1,400 Australians are on an organ transplant waiting list. The most common organs in demand are kidneys, followed by the liver and lung. While the number of deceased organ donors in Australia has doubled since 2009, rates of live donor transplantation – where a person donates one kidney or, rarely, a portion of their liver – are relatively static. In 2016, 265 Australians donated a kidney to a friend or relative, making up about a quarter of all kidney transplants.
The WYCD Pet Of The Week!
It’s that time again. If you or someone you know is looking to add a cute dog to the family, now is your chance! Thanks to Cindy and Pam from Midwest Small Breed Rescue for coming by with a couple of super cute puppies up for adoption. Is Boo or Jack the right fit for you?
Female High School Kicker Viciously Levels Opposing Kick Returner
By: Jon Corrigan A female high school kicker in Pennsylvania gave her two cents on gender equality over the weekend. Kelly Macnarama, the first female kicker in North Penn High School history, laid the boom on an opposing team’s kick returner who otherwise looked to be headed for the endzone. Don’t believe me? Macnamara shared a clip of her viral hit via Twitter.
The best news for Game of Throne Fans!
Game of Thrones fans get excited! The music of your favorite show is coming to 28 cities the U.S. starting in February. Ramin Djawadi is the show’s composer and will be conducting an 80-piece orchestra and choir on a 360 degree stage. Expect to see LED telescoping and wall screens and special 3D designs that will rise from the stage floor. “It’s been a couple of years in the planning,” Djawadi told Billboard. “We really wanted to make it a special event.
SAILOR AND NURSE INVITE THE PUBLIC TO JOIN THEM FOR A KISS IN MEMORIAL PARK
You’re invited to “Kissing the War Goodbye”! This event is expected to be a massive re-enactment of the kiss that marked the end of WWII. Be sure to join in the fun and this monumental occasion Sunday August 14th at 1pm in the Memorial Park, the future home of the Michifan WWII Legacy Memorial, on the northeast corner of Woodward Avenue and 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak.
Adele accidentally kisses a fan on the lips
Adele’s headline-making tour rolls on — and is as entertaining as ever. The singer unwittingly delivered yet another hilariously adorable on-stage moment in Vancouver, when an excited fan stole a kiss right on the lips. “Oh, my God! I haven’t been kissed by another man in, like, six years,” Adele declared. “He just snogged me!” It all went down after Adele called the 21-year-old man up on to the stage with her.
Top 10 Corney Dance Moves
If you watached our facebook live this morning (7-26) you’ll see Bobby and I trying out our dance moves. Here’s a list of Corny dances you should know by now! 10. The Mashed Potato – it’s simply spud-tacular! 9. Once you learn the Night at the Roxbury dance, it will be stuck in your head! 8. What do you think of the Typewriter? Is it your type of dance? 7. There’s the chicken Dance which is great but, The Bird is the way to go. 6. I hear that people named Forest are the best at dancing the Running Man.
More Than 30 Arrested During Guns N’ Roses’ Concert
Police arrested more than 30 people during Guns N’ Roses concert Saturday night (July 23) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Kimberly Goodman, 30, was arrested during the event and charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, according to Sgt. First Class Gregory Williams, spokesperson for the NJ State Police.
‘Star Trek Beyond’ Lands $59.6 Million on Opening
Paramount and Skydance’s sci-fi adventure sequel was expected come in at around $60 million for the three-day weekend, setting its opening inside the bullseye of predictions. While director Justin Lin’s expensive $185 million “Star Trek” production has received stellar reviews (now 85 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a favorable 70 Metacritic score), it opened well under the debut of J.J. Abrams’ last two reboots in the long-running sci-fi franchise.
Shelter Full - Special on dogs and cats!
Save two dog or cat lives today! The one you adopt and the one that takes it’s place! Macomb County Animal Control is full! 11 dogs available for adoption and 30 (yes 30!) cats and kittens! Kittens are available for $25 and all adult cats and dogs are by donation, so YOU decide what to pay. All of animals are given age appropriate vaccinations, are spayed/neutered, and microchipped. (regular adoption screening process applies).
Detroit Lions Cheerleader Tryout Information!
The Detroit Lions are adding cheerleaders to Ford Field in the upcoming season. Tryouts start with the preliminary round 8 a.m. this Saturday at Ford Field followed by callbacks on Sunday. It will wrap up with a final round of tryouts and one-on-one interviews Monday. The Detroit Lions Cheerleaders will be led by director Rebecca Girard-Smoker. She was dance team director with the Pistons and their team, “Automotion,” for 10 years and also directed the Detroit Pride Cheerleaders for a couple years.
Royal Oak welcomes a new famous couple!
On Monday, June 20, 2016, the dramatic Embracing Peace sculpture by renowned American artist Seward Johnson, was installed at Memorial Park at the northeast corner of Woodward Avenue and 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Michigan adjacent to the future home of The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial. The sculpture itself, as well as the installation process, was visually stunning and attracted many visitors.
Check your Ticketmaster Account, You Might Have FREE TICKETS waiting!
Last month, Ticketmaster settled a $400 million class action lawsuit over its exorbitant fees. This month, they’re paying it out—in the form of discount codes and vouchers. Chances are, you have a free show or two sitting in your inbox. The suit affects about 50 million people who bought tickets on Ticketmaster between October 21, 1999 and February 27, 2013 and paid the company’s ridiculous overcharges.
Super Simple Wedding Rules People Still Don’t Follow
Couple of tips for you as we head full force into wedding season. Also known as “How not to be a jerk” #1 – Don’t wear white to the wedding unless you are the bride. That goes for off white, creme, sorta white, used to be white but now it’s not and almost all white but look there’s some color right here. If you are wearing mostly white and you’re not the bride, just know that everyone thinks you look like a jerk (no matter how good you think you look). #2 – Show up on time or early.
Entertainment Line-up for the Downriver Cruise 2016
The 16th annual Cruisin’ Downriver will begin at 10 a.m. June 25, 2016 and cruise through the cities of Lincoln Park, Southgate, Wyandotte, and Riverview. More than 300,000 car buffs and enthusiasts are expected to line Fort Street in hope of getting a sneak peek at their dream car. The entertainment starts on Friday however so make plans to come on out to the Historic Lincoln Park Bandshell! Below is the line-up! On Friday, June 24 @ 5:00 pm.
Do you have DBS?? You probably do.
What is DBS? It stands for “Dormant Butt Syndrome” and Ohio State University researchers are sending out warnings about it. “It basically refers to the gluteus-maximus — or the glute muscles — just not functioning as efficiently as they should,” says Dr. Chris Kolba, a physical therapist at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. The cure, he says, is to stay flexible and keep moving.
Here’s How to Enter Joanna Gaines’s Room Makeover Giveaway
There’s exciting news for Magnolia Home fans who want an authentic Fixer Upper design, but don’t live in Waco, TX; Joanna Gaines just announced on her Instagram account that she’s going to give away a Magnolia makeover to one lucky follower a month. The winner will receive a custom-style plan created by Joanna for either a bedroom or living room in need.
Get paid to play baseball this Summer!
Today is the last day for tryouts for the new baseball league in Utica. The United Shore Professional Baseball League is holding open tryouts at Lake Orion High School from 9 a.m. to noon for the 2016 inaugural season. The players in his league will be paid. It’s a professional league. The three-team league starts their inaugural season May 30. The Utica Unicorns, Eastside Diamond Hoppers, and the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers will square off in 75 games during the four-month season.
American Pickers coming to Michigan!!!
If you’re a fan of The History Channel’s “American Pickers”, get excited! Mike and Frank are coming to Michigan and they are looking for your “junk”!! The series and the show hosts will be in Michigan in June. They are looking for interesting people with large and unique antiques collections. To be considered for their show, you can contact them by email at americanpickers@cineflix.com or by calling (855) OLD RUST.
Prince DOES Have A Will
Ian, who’s also a #1 New York Times best seller says that the document is probably up north in Canada. “Prince formerly owned a home in Toronto, and according to Halperin, the musician had a relationship with a woman from Montreal with whom he was enamored,” TheWrap reports. The author even adds that perhaps family members of the fallen icon aren’t interested in the will being discovered, due to the fact that they may not been awarded from it.
Laith Al-Saadi Not Born In Iraq, Girlfriend Corrects Media
Ann Arbor’s Laith Al0Saadi has made it to the Top 9 of The Voice’s Season 10. If you haven’t been watching this year, you need to start now and support our Michigan born talent! Laith has been correctly referred to as Arab-American, but a mistake about his birthplace was published and is being picked up around the Internet. Laith’s girlfriend is dutifully trying to help the media get its Laith facts straight.
Minnesota lawmakers to protect heirs’ rights - ‘PRINCE ACT’
Minnesota lawmakers are rushing to pass a law called the “PRINCE Act” which would protect and restrict Prince’s name and likeness in venues, which would offer more control to Prince’s heirs with his estate. The bill is being introduced by House Rep Joe Hoppe, R-Chaska who lives close to Prince’s Paisley Park. “I’ve had people say, `Is it just prompted by the death of Prince?’ Yeah, essentially it is.
‘Dora the Explorer’ actress caught and in trouble!
The girl who is the voice of Dora the Explorer was caught vaping in the girl’s room with a friend last December, court papers show. A New York City private school suspended her for three days, the New York Daily News reported, while her friend was expelled entirely. And now the friend’s parents are suing.
Wild Horses Coming to Michigan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer approximately 40 wild horses for adoption, ranging from yearling to five years-old, May 20 -21, 2016, at 64247 Library Road, Cassopolis, Michigan. The horses will be available for preview beginning 2:00 p.m. Friday. The adoption will be held Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. Adopters must be at least 18 years old, and provide an enclosed facility with access to feed, water and shelter.
Who is the father of Megan Fox’s third child?
It’s been confirmed! Megan Fox is expecting her third child. Fox showed up to Monday’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas with a super cute baby bump! She was promoting her new movie, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” with co-star Will Arnett. Megan Fox already has two children, Noah and Bodhi with her now estranged husband, Brian Austin Green. After five years of marriage, she filed for divorce from Green.
Who (REALLY) had the best performance at the American Idol finale?
American Idol ended last night and they brought out all the stops for the last episode. Every “Idol” winner in its 15-year history and a slew of contestants who hadn’t won returned to the show’s stage to perform one last time. From Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson, the alums performed several medleys, including a tribute to David Bowie and a classic rock performance.
Phoenix Center in Pontiac is Saved!! (for now)
A big win for Pontiac happened when The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a county court ruling that dismissed Pontiac’s efforts to tear down the city’s Phoenix Center and Ottawa Towers. The ruling marks the sixth time courts have ruled against the city, and in favor of Ottawa Towers, regarding the Phoenix Center, an 874,000-square-foot parking garage which features a concert venue on the rooftop.
Top 10 Easter Jokes! You’ll Crack Up Like an Egg !
Easter is a great time for a family get together. Here’s some jokes to try that the kids will love! Q: What kind of jewelry does the Easter Bunny wear? A: 14 carrot gold! Q:What happened when the Easter Bunny met the rabbit of his dreams? A: They lived hoppily ever after! Q: How does the Easter Bunny stay fit? A: Egg-xercise! Q: What do you call a rabbit that tells good jokes? A: A funny bunny! Q: Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter Egg a joke?
Madonna isn’t making any friends with her Neighbors!
Madonna is at it again. Not only is she super talented on stage, her other talent is making people mad. The latest issue is her neighbors in NYC. They are upset with the NO Parking signs that Madonna has put up herself in front of her New York apartment building.
Top 5 Easter Books to Read to Your Children
Sure every year you read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to your children in December. But, what about Easter? Here’s a top 5 list of Easter Books your kids will love! Click the links to purchase from Amazon! Splat the Cat – Where’s the Easter Bunny? – Easter is almost here! Splat has to tell the Easter Bunny what he wants most. A really big Easter egg, of course! But where is the Easter Bunny? Do you know?
Happy National Puppy Day!
National Puppy Day is the brainchild of Colleen Paige, a lifestyle expert who also created National Dog Day and National Cat Day. The goal, says the National Puppy Day website, is “to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills.” If you cannot open your heart and home to a puppy, please donate to a local animal shelter. If you need help finding one, click here for a list of Michigan area shelter and find the one nearest to you!
5 Myths About Eggs
On our farm, we have several chickens. My city friends are always asking me questions about chickens or about eggs and I find it amazing how many myths there are about them. Here’s the lowdown on chickens and eggs just in time for your egg coloring fun this Easter! Busted! – Roosters do not equal eggs. Hens will lay eggs no matter if there is a rooster around or not.
Justin Bieber refuses to Meet Fans
Justin Bieber seems to have been trying to distance himself from the spoiled brat image he’s earned over the past few years. However, with one badly thought out message to his fans, he’s landed himself back in the rankings of high obnoxious level once more.
Top 10 St.Patrick’s Day Jokes!
Top 10 St.Patrick’s Day Jokes! March 17, 2016 9:40 AM By Holly Hutton JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover? A rash of good luck. What’s Irish and stays out all night? A: Paddy O’furniture! What do ghosts drink on St Patricks Day? A: BOOs How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time? A: He’s Dublin over with laughter!\ What’s a leprechaun’s favorite kind of music? A: Sham-rock and roll.
‘Vigilante’ officer Notoriano gets 6 months in jail
A St. Clair Shores police sergeant who found the men who stole his daughter’s cell phone will spend six months in jail. Michael Notoriano was convicted of willful neglect of duty earlier this year. He was cleared of armed robbery, assault and ethnic intimidation charges stemming from the July 2013 incident in which his 16-year-old daughter was robbed of her cell phone allegedly by Robert Cureton, Dewayne Weathington and Devaughn Bargaineer. Investigators say Notoriano, along with Sgt.
Help needed in Finding Missing Macomb Township Man
The Sheriff’s Office in Macomb County seeks help locating a missing Macomb Township man. Stephen McAfee was last seen March 10 leaving his home on Walden Drive in Macomb Township, the Sheriff’s Office said. He’s described as 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing 140 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He is 19 years old. Attempts to locate him through his cell phone have been unsuccessful, the Sheriff’s Office said. Please Share! Your Help is needed!
Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, under investigation for animal cruelty Read more: http://1067theeagle.iheart.com/articles/trending-446328/breaking-cesar-millan-the-dog-whisperer-14481455/#ixzz42b1xBU2B " 104.3 WOMC
BREAKING NEWS: Cesar Millan, the “Dog Whisperer,” is currently under investigation for animal cruelty. LA County Animal Control received numerous calls about tonight’s episode of “Cesar 911” aired, showing a scene with a dog attacking and injuring a pig during a training session. Reportedly. the dog bit a piece of the pig’s ear off before it could be stopped. Cesar’s family says he is currently out of town on a business trip. Petitions have started, calling for an end to his show.
It’s National Promposal Day! Need ideas?
The day for high school students across North America to craft their unique invitation to the event of the year has arrived. National Promposal Day is March 11th, and it has been officially established with the idea of getting the ultimate question asked. “Will you go to prom with me?” Prom takes a lot of planning. That includes finding the right tux, the right dress, shoes and accessories. Does mom teach you how to dance or do you take a dance class? Do you borrow dad’s car or rent a limo?
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