http://www.misoapbox.com/ en-US This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/341704417/harboring-ambit.html I just left Long Beach, CA, where I had been invited by the Long Beach Area CVB. On Saturday morning, I got to wake up to the roar of “cigarette” racing boats as they opened up and growled to their... Travel Terri Hardin 2008-07-21T12:43:58-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/07/harboring-ambit.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/321549593/industry-legend.html Michael J. Dimond, 67, passed away June 23, 2008 after suffering a heart attack. Widely recognized as one of the top hotel marketing executives in the nation, Dimond’s career spanned over four decades. In addition to The Broadmoor, he served... Terri Hardin 2008-06-27T15:22:57-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/06/industry-legend.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/318307889/meeting-plannin.html George Carlin, the legendary comedian who passed away last night at the age of 71 became famous for a routine called, "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television." But making lists of dirty words wasn't all this legendary comedian... Current Affairs Travel and Performance Group 2008-06-23T14:44:59-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/06/meeting-plannin.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/311867761/camp-oceanfront.html I have been in Orange County since Wednesday, where I was invited to experience the OCeanfront, a collection of 12 upscale to luxury properties that dot the Pacific coastline from Huntington Beach to Dana Point. So of course, I’ve been... Terri Hardin 2008-06-14T11:25:02-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/06/camp-oceanfront.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/295347917/on-monday-japan.html On Monday, Japan did the unthinkable of naming Hello Kitty a tourism ambassador. It marked the first time the country picked a fictional character to go around promoting Japanese tourism. Current Affairs Will Ng 2008-05-21T17:21:19-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/05/on-monday-japan.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/287520098/name-badge-of-h.html Hello My Name Is: Terri Hardin For the past 11 years, I have been Destinations Editor for Successful Meetings magazine, a job that required knowledge and coverage of domestic and international cities, states, countries, mountains, valleys, oceans, lakes, the North... Hospitality Terri Hardin 2008-05-10T10:22:16-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/05/name-badge-of-h.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/284325827/amazing-race.html On Friday night I had the honor of attending the 15th Annual Race to Erase MS gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Hosted by Nancy Davis and Tommy Hilfiger, the evening featured emotional speeches from Davis... Lori Morris 2008-05-05T21:59:12-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/05/amazing-race.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/281540906/all-that-jazz-a.html I recently got back from a wonderful weekend of amazing food, beautiful scenery, and incredible music, all courtesy of The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The 3,000-acre resort hosted its 5th annual Earl Klugh Weekend of Jazz on April 3-5, allowing... Travel Lori Morris 2008-05-01T12:13:13-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/05/all-that-jazz-a.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/269518806/the-next-best-t.html Last Thursday, I went with a group on a tour of Virginia Beach and Norfolk. It began in the back bay, where the peace is broken by occasional kayakers, scattering shoals of fishes in their wake. We then went to... Travel Terri Hardin 2008-04-13T12:37:07-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/04/the-next-best-t.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/misoapbox/~3/259815346/turn-off-that-l.html Tomorrow, March 29, people around the world will celebrate Earth Hour by turning off unnecessary lights and appliances. Last year, the first Earth Hour was held in Sydney, Australia, and the participation of nearly 2.3 million residents resulted in a... Current Affairs Terri Hardin 2008-03-28T15:21:21-04:00 http://www.misoapbox.com/2008/03/turn-off-that-l.html