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Tidbits – January 2021

December 21, 2020 Oyster Pointer 0

Dr. Eric Darby and his team at Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group Urology have been designated as a Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy treatment , a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for men looking to [Read More…]

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Joss Brown Wealth Advisors, LLC: Transforming wishes into plans

December 21, 2020 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

Planning for the future, especially financially, can be a daunting task. Whether it’s planning for the unexpected, a child’s college fund, that dream vacation or home remodeling, financial planning isn’t for the faint of heart. [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools update – January 2021

December 21, 2020 Oyster Pointer 0

Newport News school governance team becomes a VSBA Master Board The Newport News Public School Board and superintendent are the second school governance team in Virginia to earn the designation of a Virginia School Boards [Read More…]

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Mary Aldrich: Going beyond the numbers

December 21, 2020 Nancy P. Sykes 0

As chief operating officer and partner with PBMares, Mary Aldrich has a full day. The company is in the top 100 certified public accountant consulting firms in the United States. “And this year has been [Read More…]

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Listen to what I say: Do you hear what I hear?

December 21, 2020 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

A well known Christmas carol “Do You Hear What I Hear?” is said to have been written in October 1962, as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Because of the emotion surrounding [Read More…]

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Jenn Abrams at Phoenix Counseling: Expressing oneself through art

December 21, 2020 Anna Dorl 0

“I consider it to be sacred work to be able to sit with individuals, kids and adults and have them talk about their deepest fears, secrets and traumatic experiences,” says Jenn Abrams, Licensed Professional Counselor [Read More…]

Columns

We won’t stay the same.

December 21, 2020 Brian Cole 0

Even with its unique challenges and changes, 2020 went by fast. 2021 will too. Life and time don’t allow us to stay the same. We can improve ourselves in 2021 or we will decline. Because [Read More…]

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Mailing evaluation

December 21, 2020 Joe Lieberman 0

It’s time to do some direct mailing. Do you use a professional mailing service or mail it yourself? The following illustration is based on people or companies who prepare bulk mailings and may be uncertain [Read More…]

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A Biden administration: What can area businesses expect?

December 21, 2020 Dr. W. J. Heisler (of Blessed Memory) 0

Businesses work better when situations are relatively stable. But a change in administrations can bring numerous changes. Such is likely to be the case in 2021 under a Biden administration. Candidate Joe Biden pledged to [Read More…]

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Lexophilia

December 21, 2020 Oyster Pointer 0

Lexophilia is a form of addiction to describe those who are obsessively enamored of words, especially in a new framework. Anyone with this condition is a lexophile. Here is an example: “You can tune a [Read More…]

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Alpha Pitt Smokers: Tailgating anywhere

December 21, 2020 Dave Hunt 0

Alpha Pitt Smokers in Yorktown is a multifaceted business that has been growing at a very fast rate. The catering company that began in 2016 took off, quickly reaching a point where it was catering [Read More…]

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FedEx Office: Keeping things moving, no matter the circumstances

December 21, 2020 Noelle Riddle 0

Aaron DeHart loves his job as senior store manager at the Newport News Federal Express (FedEx) Office, where he has worked since July of 2020. “No day is the same, which is one of the [Read More…]

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