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title: C Spire Corporate Blog | Jim Beaugez (6)
description: Jim Beaugez is a C Spire communications strategist with 15 years of professional writing experience. (6)
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# Blog
# Corporate
## Jim Beaugez
Jim Beaugez is a C Spire communications strategist with 15 years of professional writing experience.
### Recent Posts
## [Tech Stocking Stuffers Gift Guide 2022](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/tech-stocking-stuffers-gift-guide-2022)
By: [Jim Beaugez](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/author/jim-beaugez) on Dec 19, 2022 3:01:57 PM
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Wireless gadgets are getting smaller, smarter and more powerful than ever. Here are our picks for the best accessories to stuff in their stockings this year.
[Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/tech-stocking-stuffers-gift-guide-2022)
## [Watch: How MIFA's Meals on Wheels stays connected to serve seniors in need](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/watch-mifa-meals-on-wheels-stays-connected-to-serve-seniors-in-need)
By: [Jim Beaugez](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/author/jim-beaugez) on Nov 21, 2022 3:39:08 PM
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Families and seniors in need in Memphis, Tennessee, have a crucial lifeline in the [Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA)](https://www.mifa.org/), a non-profit organization that has provided vital services for decades.
[Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/watch-mifa-meals-on-wheels-stays-connected-to-serve-seniors-in-need)
## [3 reasons why you’ll love the iPhone 14 and Samsung Galaxy Flip4](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/3-reasons-why-youll-love-the-iphone-14-and-samsung-galaxy-flip4)
By: [Jim Beaugez](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/author/jim-beaugez) on Sep 19, 2022 2:38:08 PM
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It’s that time of year again: The air conditioner is running non-stop, you’ve seen every friend’s summer vacation pics in your social media feeds, and of course, we’re all pining for the newest smartphones.
But following Apple’s iPhone 14 announcement this month, and the August launch of the Samsung Galaxy Flip4, the time for hot takes on new devices is over. Now that the smoke has cleared, here are three compelling reasons you’ll want to consider upgrading to one of these 5G-capable devices.
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## [Fall colors are calling, and these road trip-worthy apps will get you there](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/fuel-your-endless-summer-with-these-road-trip-worthy-apps)
By: [Jim Beaugez](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/author/jim-beaugez) on Sep 15, 2022 1:53:21 PM
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The road trip is an American tradition, but it’s not reserved for the hottest months of the year. Just as the highways keep going on forever, your endless summer doesn’t have to end just because the temperature isn’t hot enough to fry on egg on your hood.
So, if you’re planning to heed the call of the open road this autumn, whether trekking to a football game, visiting family or simply enjoying the great outdoors, it’s time to take a break and indulge that wandering spirit.
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## [How C Spire Fiber internet helps Salad Days grow sustainable produce](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/how-c-spire-fiber-internet-helps-salad-days-grow-sustainable-produce-0-0)
By: [Jim Beaugez](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/author/jim-beaugez) on Jul 14, 2022 2:27:46 PM
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Many of us equate the idea of farming with hard work, toiling in the dirt and culling weeds, all in hopes of a bountiful harvest. But what if you didn’t have to get your hands dirty, deal with invasive plants and insects—or even go outside—and grow even more flavorful produce?
[Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/how-c-spire-fiber-internet-helps-salad-days-grow-sustainable-produce-0-0)
## [How to get prepared for hurricane season 2022](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/how-to-get-prepared-for-hurricane-season-2022)
By: [Jim Beaugez](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/author/jim-beaugez) on Jun 14, 2022 7:48:26 AM
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The 2022 U.S. hurricane season opened June 1 with news of a tropical weather system developing near the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, headed toward the southern half of Florida. And while it didn't strengthen into a hurricane, one thing is certain: it won’t be the last tropical system to threaten our shores this year.
[Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/corporate/how-to-get-prepared-for-hurricane-season-2022)
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