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Thanksgiving!

November 25th, 2015 | Posted by Sara in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

Enjoy your family and friends at this special time of year.  We have much to be thankful for!

If you want a break from the holiday, enjoy these great articles from Pure Wow!

http://www.kidsfirst.org/submit-a-title/

See you Monday!

 

Sara

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One Man’s Refugee Story

November 20th, 2015 | Posted by Sara in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

We are hearing stories every day about the Syrian refugees.  Americans are afraid to let them in the country because of terrorism. However, where are the stories about refugees contributing and finding success?

I work with a Toronto man who was an Iranian refugee in the 1980s.  He went to school, graduated from Oxford and is now an engineer.
How did a Toronto man Mehdi Toozhy survive as a Iranian refugee?
How does a little boy find his way to safety in a refugee camp?
Where does one get the drive to keep pushing themselves forward?
As a little boy, Mehdi Toozhy had to answer these questions.
 Today, Mehdi is a successful engineer however 30 years ago, he was a frightened little boy in a refugee camp.
Mehdi was born to loving parents in Iran but he saw war and terrorism around him.  He knew he needed to find a way out.  He knew education was his only way out.  He worked hard and at 13, approached his parents to ask if he could leave.
They were scared but knew Mehdi was right.
At the age of 13, Mehdi’s parents put him on a train and he left home on a journey into nowhere.
Mehdi landed in Germany and worked to make money and finally went to school in Denmark.  He struggled day and night, working and studying.  He wanted to be an engineer.  Some said it would work but others would put him down.
Mehdi kept on working and trying.  He knew we would succeed.
In the end, he was right.  Mehdi Toozhy graduated from Oxford with an engineering degree.   This is the story of the American spirit.  It resides in all of us. Whether we are born in Iran or Indiana, the American Spirit can help overcome any fear or doubt.
 Currently he is talking about his story and helping others in his book, Keys to Success at School and Beyond. 

Social Media Tips

November 19th, 2015 | Posted by Sara in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

Hi all!

I’m back from my move!

I wanted to pass along some tips for social media.

Having social media is vital to any public relations need.  It is also vital to have the one communicating be experienced in social media as well as PR.

1. Host a monthly event.  Do a Friday Fun Day online to get to know your followers.

2. Get to know your followers online and then face to face.

3.  Set up a Skype account and get to know all the different aspects of Skype: Skype in the Classroom, TED, etc.

4. Make sure to get familiar with one social media service and then expand.  Don’t feel the need to use every platform and be spread thin.

5. Lastly, keep all of your social media addresses in your email signature.

Have a good night!

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Grand Rapids, MI

November 13th, 2015 | Posted by Sara in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

As many know, I will be moving very soon.

We are just getting to know our new home.   If anyone is planning to visit GR, here are a few of the main attractions.

1. The Grand Rapids Public Museum.  They have a wonderful exhibit about King Tut at the moment.

2. The Meijer Botanical Gardens

3. The beer and wine scene!

4. Several book publishers including Harper Collins and Thomas Nelson

For more info go to: http://www.michigan.org/hot-spots/grand-rapids/

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Moving Locations

November 12th, 2015 | Posted by Sara in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

Good afternoon all!

There is big news in the world of Lien Public Relations.  After being located in Minneapolis, MN for 5 year, we are moving to Michigan.  As of November 18, I will be operating my business in Grand Rapids, MI.  It is a very vibrant and creative city in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan or LP!

I’m looking forward to soaking in the local restaurants, culture, and beautiful weather.

If you are interested in more information about the area go to http://grcity.us/Pages/default.aspx.

Sara

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A New Edition of Stories that Need More Attention

November 6th, 2015 | Posted by Sara in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

Happy Friday!

I’ve spent some time on a blog writing about stories that need more attention.  Sure, we all love to read about Kim Kardashian’s exploits and who Blake Shelton is dating, but many times real hard news stories get lost in the shuffle.  Here I will mention three stories I feel need more attention.

1. Greek authorities say five more migrants were found dead in the eastern Aegean Sea.  The story is big news in the world but we seem to bury it after who is dating the latest hot celebrity.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=235&sid=37250046&title=the-latest-greek-authorities-say-5-more-migrants-found-dead

2. The death toll rises to 26 after Pakistan factory collapses. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/06/world/asia/death-toll-in-pakistan-factory-collapse-rises-to-20.html?_r=0

3. Russia to suspend flights to Egypt after crash. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/06/putin-suspends-russian-flights-to-egypt-after-sinai-plane-crash

4. Will Smith said he will tour again with DJ Jazzy Jeff.  (OK, I had to get one in!) http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/11/05/smith-says-hes-planning-first-real-tour-dj-jazzy-jeff/75232012/

Have a great weekend!

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Amazon’s Big Gamble

November 5th, 2015 | Posted by Sara in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

 

News Tidbit:

Amazon announced this week that they are opening a brick and mortar store in Seattle.

Very interested considering many bookstores are closing because of Amazon.

The store will include customer ratings of books alongside the book.  The store will also encourage customers to buy later on Amazon.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/amazon-opens-bookstore-extension-website-34940992

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