September, 2006

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Wild Apricot Blog : Wild Apricot usability review

Wild Apricot

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Inside Out

Idea Architects

Writing about her feminist upbringing in her October 2 issue Newsweek column , writer Anna Quindlen notes that “ … the battle was really against waste, the waste of talent, the waste to society, the waste of women who had certain gifts and goals and had to suppress both.” Anyone who is part of an organization doesn’t need proof that talent among the ranks is wasted everyday, but for those who need proof, one only needs to look at the burgeoning amount of research being released by the Gallup org

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Five-Cent Frenzy

Idea Architects

Starbucks raised its coffee prices five cents , its first increase in more than two years, and a minor media frenzy ensured. Am I the only one who finds this strange? Some stories actually led with the assertion that Starbucks customers would likely be unfazed by the price increase. Well, duh! What it reinforces for me is that “overpriced coffee” has become firmly entrenched as part of the story some people tell themselves about Starbucks as much as others believe the Starbucks story is more abo

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First Timers

Idea Architects

Truth be told, I wanted to wring her neck. She had gabbed on her cellphone the entire time in the security line and then seemed surprised when she was asked to take off her shoes. Of course she set off the detector when walking through. We all got to wait for an additional five minutes while she and the TSA agent tried to determine what else she shouldn’t be wearing.

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How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of

Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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Artful Living

Idea Architects

clarity calm on a hairy day Sam Sartorius, 2006 20" x 15.5" oil on canvas $650 Without patrons there can be no artists. Without artists there can be no art. Without art there cannot be lives filled with color, melody, motion, drama, and joy. These are the thoughts hardwired in the forefront of my mind after attending the Arts Council of Indianapolis' Start with Art luncheon today.