8/31 Monday's S.O.S.

Sorry for the absence on Friday. Here's today's S.O.S.

Savvy: So, you’ve got some visitors in from out of town. Show off the best of what Big D has to offer: http://bit.ly/R00H2

Opinion: Maybe the bailout plan is working. The US sees $4B worth of profit from banks paying back emergency loans. http://bit.ly/10LVDY

Stylish: H&M is finally coming to Dallas…at least that’s one some are reporting: http://bit.ly/pTPVB

8/27 Thursday's S.O.S.

Savvy: We’ve all hit the wall whether in our dieting, work out habits or career path. Time to get yourself a motivation makeover. http://bit.ly/ftJdm

Opinion: With college football season right around the corner, talks of Heisman winners are already abound. Some argue the South gets the raw end of the deal. Do you agree? http://bit.ly/HO1Sj

Stylish: The color of royalty is this fall’s fashion hue. See how you can add a pop of purple. http://bit.ly/1VuKD

8/26 Wednesday's S.O.S.

Savvy: The Liberal Lion, Senator Ted Kennedy passed away Tuesday night. Read more about the political legend here: http://bit.ly/vrKLM

Opinion: Time Magazine names their "Best 50 Websites." Which do you agree with? http://bit.ly/oQ9mr

Stylish: Texting and driving is one stylish no-no. Recently, a PSA was released to help prevent this unsafe habit, but is it dis-tasteful? You decide. http://bit.ly/14xtUa

8/25 Tuesday's S.O.S.

Savvy: Working out hard for an hour in the gym = zen. The frantic rush to get ready after = chaos. Check out these locker room time-savers: http://bit.ly/4qb1FB

Opinion: First game in Cowboys stadium is in the books, but not without a little controversy. Will the monstrous video board be the cause of more uproar? http://bit.ly/chQq7

Stylish: Every stylish lady knows it’s not all about the fashion, but also the smarts. Keep your brain active, while increasing your vocabulary with daily crossword puzzles. http://puzzles.usatoday.com/

8/24 Monday's S.O.S.

Savvy: Whether you are a victim of the recession or not, it’s always smart to have your resume up to date. Here are some dos and don’ts. http://bit.ly/12I2nk

Opinion: Evolution, the war between science and religion, may finally have found some middle ground. http://bit.ly/xo136

Stylish: Project Runway is finally back! Yeah! And even better, the two Dallasite designers made the first "in or out." Get the scoop here: http://bit.ly/Wwz6s

8/21 Friday S.O.S.

Savvy: The Cowboys play their first game tonight in Jerry World. Read player reactions and stadium fun facts. http://bit.ly/csEbE

Opinion: Is there a right-wing conspiracy to kill Obama’s health care reform? http://bit.ly/rltiK

Stylish: Did you get the fashion memo? That little pink one? It’s your quick fashion fix that cultivates individual style and complements a busy lifestyle for Dallasites. http://bit.ly/WrViI

8/20 Thursday's S.O.S.

Savvy: It took you two hours to get to work this morning thanks to that stalled car in the middle lane. Is it time to re-route? Hit up www.traffic.com to find new routes, avoid construction/roadblocks, and kiss road rage goodbye.

Opinion: South African’s Semenya wins World Championships in 800m and has her gender questioned. Is she a he? Does the IAFF have the right to test her gender? http://bit.ly/n5bUC

Stylish: Save a little extra cash by shopping this weekend, when clothes and shoes are tax-free! http://bit.ly/gA3p0

8/19 Wednesday's S.O.S.

Savvy: While women aren’t usually gadget savvy, we still like our electronics. Check out these gadgets geared towards women. http://bit.ly/TLUzz

Opinion: Brett Favre hasn’t hung up his cleats yet. Is it a smart move for the Vikings to add him to its roster? http://bit.ly/1xy2Xs

Stylish: Find out what Dallas’ most fashionable will be sporting this fall. http://bit.ly/ZH6XD

8/18 Tuesday's S.O.S.

Savvy: So you may not be as financially savvy as you’d like. Let Mint.com help you get back on track with free financial tips, tools and more. http://bit.ly/owpbV

Opinion: Is Venice vanishing? Will an increase in tourism help or hinder this struggling city? National Geographic shares its take on Venice’s problems via pics. http://bit.ly/4og0L

Stylish: Now that you are up to date on the latest fall fashions, update your movie wits. Here are the fall movies sure to get people talking. http://bit.ly/UBRRY

8/17 Monday's S.O.S.

Savvy: South by Southwest’s 2010 panel picker is live and ready for your vote. Been living under a rock and don’t know what SXSW is? Update yourself here: http://www.sxsw.com/

Opinion: Kay Bailey Hutchison officially kick’s off of her run for governor today. Does she have a chance against Rick Perry? http://bit.ly/UFGMA

Stylish: Need some fashion inspiration? Get ideas from some of this year’s International Best-Dressed List. http://tinyurl.com/obf278

Friday's S.O.S.

Savvy: So, the Cowboys lost. You can still talk football with the guys. Wow them by commenting on the new rules for NFL games in ’09. http://bit.ly/4MRzL

Opinion: Some say we’ve turned the corner and are coming out of a recession. Do you think sunnier days are ahead? http://bit.ly/zMUNF

Stylish: Les Paul is to guitars what Versace is to clothes. Honor his legacy. http://bit.ly/J1X1P

Thursday's S.O.S.

Savvy: Thursday nights = free admission to the Dallas Museum of Art from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Take in not only art, but also the featured jazz band of the night. http://tinyurl.com/nyugrs

Opinion: Reviews are in. Peter Jackson has done it again with his new movie, District 9 starting tonight. Some claim it’s the next Sci-Fi classic. Will you go see it? http://tinyurl.com/mmbh4h

Stylish: Your fashion is in line with Vogue, but is your music taste? Check out the top artists for 2009. http://tinyurl.com/lyjebr

Wednesday's S.O.S.

Savvy: Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower that graced the skies last night. Missed it? Get the recap right here: http://tinyurl.com/mqf89d

Opinion: You’ve heard all the hooplah over healthcare reform. It’s time to make your own opinion. http://tinyurl.com/nvd6pj

Stylish: So the economy’s put a squeeze on all of our wallets! Thank goodness for this fabulous fashion site for the smart shopper. http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/

Tuesday's S.O.S.

Savvy: Learn what the next big thing sweeping the globe will be whether in fashion, the environment or food & beverage. www.springwise.com

Opinionated: Will the Volt help save GM? Will it save us from our oil and gas problems? http://bit.ly/40tIW

Stylish: Dallas’ Hot List from F!D Luxe is out. Be in the know of the hottest people, trends and places. http://tinyurl.com/ofkdot

I hear your S.O.S. loud and clear

I've noticed lately that I've been consumed with reading only very girly, trashy news (thank you TMZ.com). While it's fun to escape my digital marketing world for a bit, I've realized that I'm seriously lacking in reading anything of substance. So, I've decided to start a blog of three daily ways to sound savvy, opinionated (but not in a bad, overly aggressive way) and stylish. From where to eat to who hit the winning homerun last night, this blog will cover what I think are the three most savvy, opinionated and stylish things to talk about with friends (whether male or female) for the day.

This is my first go at even having a blog, so please be patient and feel free to share your expertise. You may agree or disagree with what I suggest, so please share with me what you think should be trendy for the day and I'll post/tweet those as well!

So, with that let's kick this off. Here are the three Dallas-centric smart, stylish and savvy things to know to be in the know! If you don't feel like visiting this blog everyday, feel free to sign up for my twitter feed: www.twitter.com/sekrnavek (yes, I'm working on a new handle at the moment).

1. Savvy Dallas Monday: Sure you know what the federal reserve is…doesn’t everyone? Read up on why our nation is all up in arms over the economy. http://tinyurl.com/ns74d2
2. Opinionated Dallas Monday: Yes, NFL games have started. Impress the boys with more than your looks and tell them who your top team is for the year. http://tinyurl.com/n5p233
3. Stylish Dallas Monday: Eating divine food and helping a cause, why wouldn’t you? http://tinyurl.com/