Can you believe it’s already day three of The International Consumer Electronics Show (or simply CES) 2013?! Laptops, tablets and smartphones are topping the review charts and Twitter accounts are buzzing with pictures and reviews! This year topped CES 2012 with a 4% growth rate and attendance is at an all time high with over…
Unlimited Data Plans Are Coming to an End
As technology keeps advancing, our way of life begins to shift as well. Most phones, tablets, gaming systems and, now, even clocks have a Wi-Fi option. People are becoming more connected and it’s become hard to avoid. We have become a society of immediacy, which comes at a cost. The word ‘data’ is becoming very…
Find Your Work-Life Balance for Continued Success (and Sanity!)
It’s all too easy to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle, and the chase for wins, that you forget to take a moment to slow down and “whooosaaahhh.” Dedication and determination often lead to success, but overdoing it can lead to a not-so-fun condition known as ‘burn out.’ In the public relations,…
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5 Sources of Energy (That Aren’t Caffeine)
Still craving an afternoon pick-me-up after three cups? Try a more natural route. Here at lotus823, we’re big on caffeine. Or, at least some of us are. My average day consists of three cups of coffee, two diet cokes, one green tea, and often, a red bull. According to WebMD, moderate amounts of caffeine (300mg…
Happy Holidays from the lotus823 Team
Have a Happy Holiday and a great New Year from all of us at lotus823!…
The Pope Joins Twitter
Just when it seemed Twitter couldn’t get any more popular, the unthinkable happens: the Pope created his own Twitter handle. The Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI would begin posting messages on his Twitter handle, @pontifex. The pope is accepting questions under the hashtag, #askpontifex, and will begin answering as early as December 12 (according…
A Real Life Difference
Three months ago my life changed drastically. I went from being an unemployed college graduate with too much time on my hands, to a employed public relations and marketing professional. It’s been an exciting few months, and to say there’s a real life difference from being an intern to working as an entry-level professional is…
Unusual Christmas Traditions from Around the World
The Christmas Holiday Season is celebrated differently all around the world. Different countries have different traditions they celebrate every year. Not every culture leaves milk and cookies for Santa and his reindeer, decorates evergreen trees with lights and ornaments, or hangs stockings on fireplace mantels. In fact, many countries have what seem to us, very…
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Musical Motivation: Benefits of Listening to Music in the Workplace
Music is a huge motivator in the lotus823 office. On any given day the office soundtrack includes everything from indie rock and the classics to hip-hop and electronic dance music. Much research has been done on the topic of music in the workplace, with varied results. Some say music is a distractor while others report…
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Hangout with NASA to Ease Apocalyptic Thoughts in 2012
First things first, please relax! We’re all going to be ok, so there’s no need to worry! Even as someone who dressed as a Mayan for Halloween 2012 (yes, I really did!), I’m happy to report that the world isn’t coming to an end on December 21, 2012. But, if my words aren’t enough to…
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