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Six Degrees of Separation- Is there such a thing as too many connections? A blog by RFK

Life is full of patterns, but often times, we do not realize as much as we should that mathematics too is full of patterns.  I’ve been fascinated with numbers all of my life, I believe it began in grade school while watching Major League Baseball and predicting outcomes based on players batting and earned run averages.  I’ve made a career out of numbers and I now use number theory with my use of social networks and networking.  Basic mathematics and further advances in communication technology, particularly the Internet have drawn great attention to social networks and human interconnectedness. Wikipedia Definition- Six degrees of separation is the idea that everyone is approximately six or fewer steps away, by way of introduction,… Read the rest

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Garner Food and Beverage

A Review of Aversboro Restaurant

When I think of Aversboro Restaurant I can’t help but think of the TV show Cheers.  The atmosphere in cheers was hometown, friendly and everybody knew your name. This is what Aversboro has done for the town of Garner. Purchased in May 2012, the new owners Susie and Wendy have provided a fun, comfortable atmosphere where you can get a great meal and let your hair down any night of the week. One of the best features of this restaurant is the large outdoor patio. On warm days you will hear the music playing, families hanging out under umbrellas, and even a game of cornhole in the parking lot. Inside you will find several large flat screens always keeping you… Read the rest

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Sound familiar? In today’s business world, these six words are the kiss of death.  It’s so important that countless articles have been written on “Creating Top of Mind Awareness” and the “Visibility Credibility Profitability (VCP) Process” over the past few years. Here’s an integration of these two subjects, together with an “essential to do list” for your business that may help you create a greater quality customer bases to build your business.  What is the ‘Visibility, Credibility, Profitability (VCP)Process’? To create success in business, advertising, or your networking activities, there are three phases you need to travel through. First, you need to keep your business or product at the forefront of your clients and prospect’s mind maintaining a high… Read the rest

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Garner Articles

Town of Garner Bond Program. What you Need to Know!

  The Garner Town Council has formally approved a bond referendum that will be held on March 12 as a standalone election for eligible voters inside Garner town limits.  Voters will decide on four questions involving street and sidewalk improvement bonds not to exceed $14.566 million; parks and recreational bonds not to exceed $7.15 million; redevelopment bonds not to exceed $2 million and public safety and services facilities bonds not to exceed $12 million. As part of its efforts to educate citizens about the upcoming referendum, the Town has launched a website,garnerbonds.com. The website, which includes a sample ballot and details about each of the four bond questions, is also directly accessible from the Town’s main website, garnernc.gov. Click here… Read the rest

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Garner Articles

8 Best Cities to Reach Your Goals in 2013

Now that you’ve made some goals for 2013, you might wonder if you’re in the right place—the right city—to make them happen. Take a look at this list of best and worst cities for accomplishing your goals. Best cities for … Finding a job: If your goal is a new job this year, the best place to find one, according to USNews, is Washington, D.C. As you might expect, the federal government is its largest employer, with more than 200,000 employees in the D.C. metro area. There are plenty of other opportunities with local contractors, consulting firms and educational institutions. Starting a business: Maybe 2013 is the year you finally launch your own business. Forbes has declared Provo, Utah, as… Read the rest

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While you’re sleeping

I’ve been very fortunate in life to have had and still have very successful business owners as friends and mentors.  Additionally, in my corporate life…ah yes, my corporate life…feels like a lifetime ago.  I worked for one of the wealthiest families in the world and was surrounded by some of the best & brightest business minds for many years.  This is not a story about me; heck…I was just a poor kid From Cleveland, Ohio with no pedigree that received a few breaks at opportune times.  I was also willing to work harder and smarter than the next guy and I guess people recognized that.   This is a story about what I did during this period in my life, I… Read the rest

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Strategic Partnerships – The New Normal

The ‘fiscal cliff’ may sound like a tourist destination near Asheville, but in reality it’s a road trip to the fiscal unknown.  In this era of economic uncertainty; an end to the temporary payroll tax cuts, changing in the alternative minimum tax (AMT), tax increases resulting from the affordable health care act and other tax consequences affecting small businesses….blah, blah and BLAH!   Don’t get me wrong, these are serious situations with potential dire consequences, but I cannot control the insanity in Washington.  I can control my own circumstances here and now.  Yes, I can. I’ll hedge my bet! I looked at opportunities to make my small business as strong as possible to get through the uncertainty mentioned above and the… Read the rest

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Life in the South Can Be Warm & Sunny, Even in the Winter

So what it’s Monday? How can you have a bad day with a weather forecast for the week that looks like this? Only in the south do we regularly get the chance to wear shorts and flip flops at least one day in almost every month. That’s one of the things that I truly enjoy about living in North Carolina is the weather. Yes, the summers are hot, but they are supposed to be, but this time of year we often get these sweet pockets of warm weather that just makes you feel good. I know, I know you can’t get in the Christmas spirit unless it’s cold, I’ll take these beauties any day of the year. Take advantage of… Read the rest

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Garner Has it Going on at Christmas Time!

With a chill in the air it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Stores are putting up their Christmas displays and a few houses around town are dragging out and dusting off their lights to start the holiday season. We are fortunate that our area hosts several activities for all ages this time of year. Below is just a brief snapshot of some events you might want to note on your calendar today! Nov 24th: Sweet Potato Pie; A Home Grown Christmas – Known for their beautiful harmonies and creative song styling, the band will captivate you with its heartfelt renditions of your favorite holiday tunes. Celebrating their 12th season, this group has entertained audiences from Branson to Disney.… Read the rest

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