Twelve Ideas for 12-12-12, a Day of Dozens

Celebrate 12-12-12 and the number 12 with these TWELVE ideas for 12-12-12, a day of dozens!

1.  Buy a dozen donuts
2.  Send a dozen roses
3.  Bake a dozen cookies
4.  Compliment 12 people today
5.  Tell 12 people you love them
6.  Call your mom, dad, or special someone at 12:12 pm just to say “Hi!”
7.  Sing The Twelve Days of Christmas with your kids, family, or friends
8.  Make a bucket list of 12 items
9.  Watch The 12 Dogs of Christmas movie
10. Think of 12 things you are thankful for
11. Write down 12 goals for 2013
12. Take 12 minutes to sit in silence and appreciate all you have been blessed with

Never miss an opportunity to celebrate, no matter how big or small the occasion!  What will you do with this unique and memorable day?  Here at CastCoverz!, we plan on appreciating every single moment and breathing in all of its beauty!

Happy 12-12-12!

Celebrating 20 Years of International Day of People with Disability

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) aims to promote understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their rights and well-being.  Today celebrates 20 years of IDPwD, which is sanctioned by the United Nations.

IDPwD joins together individuals, businesses, communities, and governments, from every niche of the world, to acknowledge and appreciate the many contributions people with disability provide.  CastCoverz! proudly joins in this important day, offering our continuous support and appreciation!

More information on the Australian Government’s support for people with disability can be found on the FaHCSIA website and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations’ website.

CastCoverz! Featured in Best-Selling Author’s New Book

Stephen Key, author of One Simple Idea, features Annette Giacomazzi, founder and CEO of CastCoverz! in his new book, One Simple Idea for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs.  The McGraw-Hill book by The New York Times’ best-selling author Stephen Key, aims for its readers to learn from, use, and leverage successful entrepreneurs’ best business practices.

Stephen Key, founder of inventRight and mega-bestselling author of One Simple Idea, and his business partner, Andrew Krauss, interviewed dozens of entrepreneurs who have been through the trenches, navigated the road blocks and detours, and uncovered short-cuts that will help anyone with a simple but great business idea.

Annette Giacomazzi

Giacomazzi stated, “The book tackles the ups and downs every entrepreneur experiences and is chock full of practical ideas, wisdom, resources, and tips for anyone thinking about starting a company or in the initial stage of building a business.  The secret to this book is Mr. Key talking about his own personal hurdles and challenges like a friend would over a cup of coffee.”

Giacomazzi continued, “I am honored to be one of only seven featured entrepreneurs in Stephen’s new book.  Being included with the other successful entrepreneurs validates my vision and drive and, most importantly, the business best practices we’ve relied on as the backbone of my company.”  The six other successful companies spotlighted in the book, which made the Top 10 Bestseller list for 3 business categories, are CelebriDucks, Clean Bottle, Wiki Wags, GrillCharms, Buzzy4Shots, and SnapIt Screw.  Make sure you check out their amazing products!

If you are an entrepreneur with the goal of being successful starting or growing your very own business without wasting money or time, Stephen Key’s book is just what you need to kick-start your One Simple Idea!  You can pick up your very own copy in bookstores nationwide or online at Amazon.

Happy and Successful Reading!

Useful Links to Help Endure Superstorm Sandy

Our hearts go out to everyone who is in the path of Superstorm Sandy and all those affected in any way, shape, or form.  We hope and pray that you and your loved ones remain safe during this scary time.  Here are some helpful and useful links regarding the hurricane, should you be lucky enough to still have power.  Please take good care!

Hurricane Sandy hits the internet:  How to track, watch, and stay safe.  This is an excellent site with helpful links and updates.  Be sure to scroll down the entire page. http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/29/3571182/hurricane-sandy-internet-track-watch-news

Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map From Google:  Track the storm’s current position.  http://google.org/crisismap/sandy-2012

Some Tips for Staying in Touch During Hurricane Sandy:  How to prepare and stay in touch if you lose power. http://allthingsd.com/20121029/some-tips-to-stay-in-touch-during-hurricane-sandy/

Hurricane Hackers on Twitter:  Hurricane Hackers is a hashtag on Twitter (i.e., #hurricanehackers) for tech and social projects related to Hurricane Sandy. http://bit.ly/hurricanehackers-gdoc

Hurricane Sandy Will Flood Northeast with Disaster Scams/How to Avoid Them Scammers always prey on people in need whenever there is a disaster.  Protect yourself.  Here’s a good list of how to avoid getting scammed by the Hurricane Sandy scams already out there.  http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnwasik/2012/10/29/hurricane-sandy-will-flood-northeast-with-disaster-scams-how-to-avoid-them/

Emergency Preparedness:  How to Prepare for a Very Quick Getaway.  It may be too late to do some of these recommendations now, but we wanted to share this link with you since it’s not too late to take some of this advice. http://www.scambusters.org/emergencypreparedness.html

Stay Scam Free Through Disasters:  Here are 10 emergency preparedness tips to help you and your family prepare for disasters.  http://www.scambusters.org/emergency-preparedness.html