Staying Connected How We’re All Coming Together in Challenging Times
Now more than ever, we live in a digital world. In recent months, many businesses have adapted to working in a virtual space as more employees have started working from home for the very first time. Businesses had to answer questions like, “How can we conduct business effectively, efficiently, and securely?” Countless businesses handle sensitive client data; and when working from home, security becomes even more paramount. Thankfully, there are many secure options available. Some businesses, for example, operate on the “cloud.” Everything they do is digital. This means they can access documents or other client material from anywhere in the world, as long as they have an internet connection. The data is encrypted and kept behind several layers of digital security, which keeps prying eyes out.
have had to adapt as well. They’ve had to learn how to use virtual platforms, like the popular Zoom app or Skype, that offer video, voice, and text chat. And these technologies aren’t just bringing people together — they’re bridging generations. People in older generations, who may be less familiar with the technologies their grandchildren are using, are learning to use virtual platforms to stay in touch. Grandparents are keeping up with their grandkids in ways they never would have imagined a year ago. Many organizations have been taking advantage of these platforms as well. You can now find virtual museum tours, virtual libraries, virtual concerts — you name it! The Jacksonville Public Library, for instance, has its own virtual library, which you can visit at JaxPublicLibrary. org/digital-library. The Kennedy Space Center has also gone digital with virtual learning activities, which is great for kids who are out of school.
They’re holding presentations on their Facebook page — Facebook.com/ KennedySpaceCenterVisitorComplex — and they have resources on their website, KennedySpaceCenter.com/camps-and- education/educator-resources. We, too, have implemented virtual platforms in our own business model. From client meetings to team meetings, we have gone virtual. We have been hosting a number of live webinars with our clients and prospective clients, whether they live locally in Northeast Florida or anywhere in the United States, coast to coast. Virtual tools have allowed us to continue working and meeting with both current and future clients. While nothing beats old-fashioned face- to-face contact, with those warm and fuzzy feelings we get when our clients come to our office, we are just happy that we can stay connected and stay in touch during this unprecedented time.
It’s not just businesses that have had to adapt. Individuals, families, and friends
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You can’t go wrong with grilled chicken and tomatoes on a warm summer’s evening. It’s a simple recipe that packs a flavor punch.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 clove garlic • 1/2 tsp salt • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves • 8 Roma tomatoes • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
DIRECTIONS
1. For marinade: In blender, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, vinegar, and basil. Cut 2 tomatoes into quarters and add to mixture. Cover and process until blended. Halve remaining tomatoes for grilling. 2. In bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Reserve remaining marinade. 3. Heat grill to about 350–400 F. Lightly
oil grates. Grill chicken until internal temperature reads 165 F, about 4–6 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes until lightly browned, about 2–4 minutes per side. Discard remaining marinade.
4. Serve chicken and tomatoes with reserved marinade.
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