J. E. Dickerson
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Be Open to Surprises, Possibilities After GraduationDon’t decide what you are going to do - decide what you are going to do first.
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Confessions of a Secondhand SmokerI love the smell of cigarette smoke. Not an overwhelming stale fog, but the smell of a single cigarette burning, with bacon and coffee. Or a beer. But I've never been a smoker. I am, however, a big secondhand smoker.
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Drink Local: Pensacola Offers Locally Brewed BeersWhen it comes to beer, the laid-back white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast and Pensacola’s rich history blend perfectly in a pint glass. We know how to relax. We know how to respect tradition. We know how to have a good time. And our local beers show it.
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Save Money on Jeans: Thrift Shopping for DenimSave money on jeans: Durable statements of personal style, jeans are great thrift store buys. Here are some tips for getting top denim for your dollar!
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Coping with Candy: What to Do when Your Trick or Treat Bag OverflowsMaybe you bought too much or maybe your kids were just too cute while out collecting in those costumes - either way, figuring out how to deal with Halloween candy leftovers can set your sweet tooth on edge. Here are some tips!
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Pensacola's Pelican Drop Welcomes 2012 on the Gulf CoastNew York has its crystal ball, Atlanta has its peach, but on the Gulf Coast, Pensacola celebrates New Year’s Eve with its annual Pelican Drop.The Pensacola NYE Pelican is 14-feet tall with a 20-foot wingspan and more than 1,500 lights. -
11 Tips for a Successful and Profitable Garage SaleThere’s more to a profitable sale than just setting out a table of junk and expecting a cash-heavy crowd to gather. Be organized, enthusiastic and realistic for a stress-free sale and more of cash in your pocket!
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Butterflies and Beach Creatures Offer Family FunLearn about wild Santa Rosa with outdoor events for the whole family on the Beaches to Woodlands tour. Close encounters and hands-on activities teach visitors about native wildlife. -
Pensacola's Greek Festival Celebrates Culture, Food and FunThe Pensacola Greek Festival celebrates its 52 years with music, shopping, and food, food, food. The event is known for having some festival circuit’s best dining, all prepared by hand from traditional recipes.
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Where to Stay in Santa Rosa County, FloridaWhether you want to fall asleep to the sound of roaring waves off the balcony or cricket chirping just outside your tent, Santa Rosa County caters to your travel style. With just a short drive between, there's no reason not to do both! -
Chocolate Wars: Dark vs. MilkSome swear by dark chocolate for its vitamin and flavonoids. But if you want vitamins, eat some broccoli. If you want something sweet that melts like velvet, milk is your chocolate.
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Campers Find Many Settings, Options on the Gulf Coast in Santa Rosa County, FloridaOctober is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and the many activities offered by the Beaches to Woodlands Tour in Santa Rosa County, Florida! Find a variety of onsite camping options convenient to many of the tour's fun and family-friendly activities. -
The Lost First ThanksgivingWho first settled America? It wasn't a bunch of buckle-shoe-wearing pilgrims. Spanish explorer Don Tristan de Luna y Arellano landed 11 ships (none of them The Mayflower) on the Gulf Coast in 1559 - but we don't eat a Spanish feast each November. Why not? -
Hayrides, Peanuts, Pumpkins and More! Agritourism and Beaches to Woodlands, Santa Rosa County, FlaLearn about farming while having fun! The Beaches to Woodlands Tour in Santa Rosa County, Florida, fills October with family-friendly events that welcome fall with agricultural tradition and education. -
Thrill Your Thermos! Hot Drinks for Cold WeatherWhen temps are 100-plus degrees, anything over ice will do. As the weather grows cold, we want to wrap our chilled fingers around a cup of something hot, sweet, spicy, and satisfying. From tea to toddies, there are ways to warm up any morning - or night.
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Pump Up the Pumpkin!Cooking with fresh pumpkin is simple and nutritious and can add a touch of fall to everything from desserts to sides to entrees.
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Peanut Power!The humble peanut is gaining ground as people look for ways to add crunch and flavor along with protein and vitamins while cutting meat and gluten.
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Winter Gardens on the Gulf CoastOn the Gulf Coast, high summer temps and drought-or-drown weeks mean tomatoes and cucumbers have offered up their last fruits by the Fourth of July. But the moderate Gulf Coast climate means a second growing season offering fresh produce through spring.
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Public Relations Advice from the NewsroomWith the manpower and editorial space at papers and publications dwindling and the need for web content on the rise, providing complete, relevant information can mean the difference between verbatim coverage and the trash can.
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Your Top 5..On one hand, it seems like a no-brainer: Put 5 things in a list. But an engaging Top 5 takes strategy, exposition and context. A list with variety, breadth and depth will appeal to editors and audiences and make you look like the expert you are.
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Facebook Content for Small Business 101Free access to a targeted audience - it's a marketing dream come true. But when it comes to Facebook, creating the right content mix to captivate and motivate your fans means going beyond a random barrage of chit-chat and giving them news they can use.
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Is Facebook Making You Depressed?Facebook is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, but is there such thing as hearing too much good news?
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Beach Vacation SafetyThere's more to packing a beach bag than a juicy summer read and a couple cold drinks. As with any outdoor adventure, there are dangers and health risks.
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Pensacola's Fourth of July: From Fireworks in the First Settlement to Blue Angels on the BeachFew places in the country can claim a Fourth of July as star-spangled and high-flying as Pensacola, Florida. Fireworks over the water in historic downtown and Pensacola Beach are just kick off a week of events leading up to a show by the Blue Angels.
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Tour the Historic Lighthouses of Florida's Gulf CoastAs you travel along the Florida panhandle, some of the nation's most historic lighthouses dot the shoreline in an area known as Florida's Forgotten Coast. It's a 150-mile journey to see them all.
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Thoughtful Fashion, Sustainable StyleThe new fashion sensibility means you don't have to sacrifice style to be sustainable. Green can mean using recycled, organic or sustainable materials, while ethical fashion looks even further into the social impact of fashion.
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Surviving the Family ReunionFamily reunions should be just about togetherness and catching up. Don't get bogged down in the chores, the pressure to be perfect, the fear of disappointing others. For the perfect celebration, simplify.
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Beautiful Summer SkinStripped of winter's tights and turtlenecks, summer skin takes center stage. Smooth, sexy skin may require maintenance, but a little prep work will leave you short-short ready on short notice.
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Red Hot Hints for Cool Summer StyleSummer style on the Gulf Coast is easy enough when you are hitting the beaches or kicking back at home, but what about those times when you have to venture out into the heat and humidity and still look put-together?
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A Better Brown Bag SandwichIn tough times, packing a lunch is a great way to save money - and watch calories. But it's not going to work if you're bored with your brown bag, so get creative with that sandwich.