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Want vs. Need by Yvonne F. Conte

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

      It was five in the afternoon. I had an 8:30 flight the next morning to attend a funeral. I started to pack and suddenly made the corporate decision that I had nothing to wear. Interesting, since I … Continue reading →

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Has she got a nose for business! by Yvonne F. Conte

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin

After a slight misunderstanding with an elderly gentleman over his withdrawal slip, Snyder asked him to complete a new one. Not a big deal right? For this fellow it was. He has difficulty writing and it took him a several minutes to complete the task, making him frustrated and angry. Snyder felt compassion for her customer and thought how can I make him happy? She reached into her drawer and put on her red sponge clown nose. When he lifted his head to hand her the slip and saw her nose he “just cracked up” as Snyder put it. “From that point on his feelings and emotions were completely different. He was happy and left in a good mood.” She went on to say, “ Now whenever he comes in he asks me where my nose is.” At this particular bank they really do know ‘the right relationship is everything’! And they’re not alone.

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My TV Appearance promoting Cry, Laugh, Cook on 9WSYR

Posted on October 8, 2010 by admin

Below is the video from my appearance on “Bridge Street” on 9WSYR in Central New York. I was promoting my new book Cry, Laugh, Cook and cooking a simple and delicious dish- Ceci in Insalata from my book. It was … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes of My TV Appearance on 9WSYR

Posted on October 8, 2010 by admin

Here are some behind the scenes pictures of my recent appearance on 9WSYR in Syracuse, NY. I was on the show promoting my new book Cry, Laugh, Cook. We made a delicious dish from my book. Bookmark on Delicious Digg … Continue reading →

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Book Signing 10/9/10 9am-Noon

Posted on October 8, 2010 by admin

Don’t forget: I will be at Bohemian Bean Cafe in the Regional Market Commons in Syracuse, NY tomorrow morning from 9 am to noon. Come visit. Take a look at my newest book, Cry, Laugh, Cook! Have a cup of … Continue reading →

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New Book Released: Cry Laugh Cook!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by admin

I’m so excited about the release of my sixth book: Cry Laugh Cook! So what is this new book about you might ask? How often do we talk about our lives growing up? Do we think about how our relationships … Continue reading →

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