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Cast iron skillets seem to intimidate many of us. With all the do’s and don’ts, they may seem like a lot of work, but once you get the hang of how to take care of them, they’re a breeze and a great safe cookware option.
Yesterday I heard someone recount a story of arriving to a show only to realize their tickets were for the next week. As I heard this story, I had flashbacks to Thanksgiving a few years ago, arriving to a vacation rental home on the wrong week. I wrote a post
Today, we’re talking about the Match.com of the corporate world: LinkedIn. Love it or hate it, LinkedIn is essential for making professional connections and, ultimately, getting hired. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 70% of recruiters say they use social media channels to research candidates online. And what you have on
As we move into the Thanksgiving holiday and celebrate #givingTuesday, it’s a perfect time to reflect on thankfulness. The attitude of gratitude is enriching and has been shown to have many benefits. I use this approach often as I teach a variety of wellness classes. Although I practice what I
SAS was again named a Top 10 Place to Work in the World by Great Places to Work™. This is quite an honor, and one which SAS has enjoyed for the past eight years. SAS has also been a highly ranked work place in the US for the past 20
We all know that vegetables are good for us and there are literally thousands of studies over decades of research that tell us this. And many of us know that we don’t eat enough of them. Full of antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber- things your body NEEDS!- vegetables are
As I was waiting to board my flight to Houston, I looked around and noticed a lot of women waiting to board the same flight. Evidenced by their company shirts or the terminal window on their laptop screens, I determined that most of them, like me, were heading to the
Fall…it’s my favorite time of year. The air is crisp, the leaves are colorful and exercising outdoors is once again appealing. Most of all, its this time of year that I turn my attention to one of my favorite events of the year: #GivingTuesday. While Cyber Monday and Black
“Siento que este tipo lo que quiere es resolver mi problema” En mi opinión la elección de nuestro cliente depende principalmente de tres factores: 40% de nuestro producto, 40% de nuestro trabajo, 20% de cuestiones que están fuera de nuestro control. Podemos discutir horas respecto a la precisión de estos
What does it take to see the work we do as more than a source of income? It's about looking beyond the day-to-day tactical items of a to-do list. For our employees, it's about connecting to the significant contributions SAS makes to the world. And our own Jared Peterson experienced
Innovation is born from curiosity. And at SAS, curiosity is in our values, our DNA, and in our history. Curiosity drove our founders to create SAS, and it all started with a simple question: Is there a better way to analyze data? Year after year, we continued to grow by
I consider October 31, the unofficial start of the holiday season. It begins with Halloween which brings a seemingly unlimited supply of candy. Who needs that many candy corns anyway?! Next is Thanksgiving. A one-day feast that turns into 4 days of binge watching football and eating leftovers. That’s followed
I’m on day 8 of my 10 day sabbatical from running. By day 3, I already felt anxious about not lacing up my shoes and heading out to feel the wind in my face, never mind the fact that I was still exhausted and sore from the previous week’s races.
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” L.M. Montgomery I don’t believe I’ve ever met a person who doesn’t love October. My mom always said the sunsets in October are the best …. I agree with her! October’s crisp temps and clean air put an
Not long ago I read this New York Times article on The Power of Positive People. After reading about the unsurprising benefits of having a constant support group, I was inspired to think of how I could create opportunities for people in my social circle to get together and support
Have you noticed the commercials about medication for bone loss? Maybe I’m noticing more as I am in my 50s. Many don’t think a great deal about bone loss until something breaks! I know this was the case with a relative. After breaking her leg, she learned she had osteoporosis.
"Imagine being told to part with a dear friend or part of your identity. Imagine being told to discard something that results in intense feelings of anxiety, sorrow, or guilt. That’s how it can feel to someone with hoarding issues. " Dr. Annette Perot is a licensed psychologist and has
Oh, networking. The buzzword of Ted Talks, academia, and career resources everywhere; networking is often touted as the golden ticket to progressing your career. The importance of networking can’t be overstated, but let’s be honest: networking can be, well, awkward. If you’re someone who feels uncomfortable, unsure or just plain
We North Carolinians frequently find ourselves in the paths of hurricanes. And, this year was no different. Much of our state is still recovering from Hurricane Florence with many residents still unable to return to their flooded or ravaged homes. Our hearts and prayers remain with our fellow NC families
Reading has been a part of who I am as far as I can remember. I loved listening to books as a curious child and enjoyed an audience when learning to read on my own. During grad school research, I often found myself curiously digging into one topic that led
"An interview is a two-way street. The interviewers are there to learn more about you, but you, too, should see this as a chance to learn more about the school or program for which you are interviewing." Most high schoolers have never been interviewed for a job. So when it
Once a disaster is over, and the frenzy of news stories and social media posts has subsided, it can seem like the crisis has passed. However, for those Hurricane Florence survivors left with ruined homes and businesses, damaged schools and buildings, there remains a struggle to return to normalcy. As
En lo que a edad se refiere, yo podría ser su padre y si nos estiramos un poco, de algunxs hasta su abuelo. Millennials. Tratan de romper con cadenas que les legamos. Tienen pareja o compañerx, la palabra novio o novia está desterrada. Estudiosxs, curiosxs, esponjas de conocimientos y de
Hearing someone talk about why they love their job is palatable when you have to make small talk at a cocktail party. But why spend your free time reading about why someone loves their job? Well, when you hear firsthand about how people are helping track endangered species using the
Move over salad, grain bowls have entered the room! Google ‘grain bowls’ and you’ll have a whopping 21,900,000 search results at your fingertips. Popular food trend? I’d say yes, and for good reason! Grain bowls are extremely versatile, quick to prepare, super satisfying and nutrient dense. They encourage mixing and
Bold. Curious. Innovative. These words capture the spirit of our talented women in technology here, at SAS. That’s why we can hardly wait for the upcoming Grace Hopper Celebration – the largest gathering of women technologists – where we’ll join around 20,000 attendees to celebrate advancing women in technology! Much
I'm grinning as I type this post. I’m sitting in my office, sweaty from a run with a fan blowing in my face. Today, I have time to grab a shower later, but most days I don’t. I go from teaching to meeting with a client to covering our fitness
Hurricane Florence slammed the Carolinas and neighboring states with storm surge, damaging winds, and catastrophic flooding. Many SAS employees are wondering how to help. There are many different ways to help provide support and relief to those impacted by the storm. Below are some ideas. When deciding how to give, it
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and my time as a SAS Intern (a whole 11 months!) has been no exception. My SAS experience has been full of meaningful work, relationship building, skill development and, let’s face it, a copious amount of M&M’s. I feel extremely lucky to
Trying to clean up your snacks but struggling to decipher which store-bought options are truly clean and nutritious? We scoured the stores and web and came up with this list of travel-friendly, no refrigeration required snack discoveries (tasted tested and approved!) as well as a few recommendations to help you
