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The Great Organizing Giveaway! Free Resources from Organizing Experts Starting 1/25/2010!

Posted by Jacquie Ross on January 25, 2010 at 12:00pm

Who wants to receive FREE information to help take control of their clutter? It's Get Organized Month(SM) and organizing professionals from around the nation have worked together to deliver the GREAT ORGANIZING GIVEAWAY on Monday, January 25th. I'm honored that I was asked to be a part of the event.Participants will be able to sign up to get e-books, audio downloads, tip sheets, complementary consultations, software samples and much more! This is a great opportunity to get some free stuff!We want to spread the positive message that you can gain control of your time and space to as many people across the globe as possible, so please pass the word on and have people visit the Ask the Expert Organizers page (link below).Here's a sampling of what you can get for free, starting today, Monday, January 25th!•On a Clear Day You Can Find the Top Of Your Desk Audio and Transcripts•Use LinkedIn to Significantly Grow Your Business & Explode Your Profits! Audio•Productive & Organized: Finding Your Way - Special Report: Priority Setting - Working on the Right Things•Residential Record Retention Guidelines Special Report•Take Control of Your Clutter Goals Worksheet (my giveaway)•Fully Functioning Trial of The Paper Tiger software - "The best filing system ever invented!" plus a chance to win•Quick-Start Guide to Writing Profitable Articles•Simplesizing® Snapshot•What better way to increase peace and harmony than a little "om" in your home?•Get Your E-mail Organized!•AboutOne Your life organized•Time in Motion Action Planner•101 Ways to Attract Ideal Clients Build Your List and Raise Your Profile•51 Creative Organizing Solutions Found in Every Day Items•7 Warning Signs You're About to HIre the Wrong VA•10 Easy Ways To Organize Your Home•Simplicate Your Office!•Get It Together Girl - Quick Tips for Organizing Your Home•"Downsizing Dilemmas - Solved!" workbook•Using Core Values as a Foundation in Organizing Your Life Workbook•Organizing Tip Sheets•Making Being Green Easy: Eco organizing tips for the Home and Office•13 Perfect Products for Frantic Families•Top to Bottom Hanging Closet Caddy•Scared of Filing: 38 Easy Organizing Tips for Your Home Office•A Home For Everything You Own•Timely Tax Tips•Getting Things Done - How to Set up Chores•Make Your Office Work Better eBook & Consultation•Three Ways to Start Simplifying Your Life Today!•Remedease for Organization and Productivity•Nine Strategies for Simplifying Your Business•Free Organizing Tips•Saving You Time is Not a Crime!•10-Step De-Clutter in a Day Action Plan•It's Time...Stop Procrastinating NOW!•112 Tips to Organize Your Workday•Mess is Stress!•How to Set Up a 'Command Center' to run an efficient home and a free phone consultation•Coupon for 2 Hours of Organizing Services.•Finally Filing Made Easier•Get Organized : Get Revitalized Ebook•5 Proven Ways to Organize and Simplify Your Life•Transform Your Combat Zone Into A Comfort Zone•FREE Subscription to Monthly Clutter Clearing Tips e-mail newsletter•Don't Toss My Memories in the Trash•Top 10 Strategies to Increase Productivity in Your Business•Free consultation to get rid of your clutter•Organize Now! a week-by-week guide to simplify your space and your life•33 Tips to Get Organized Add Space To Your Life and Master Your Muck!•101 Simple Tips to Organize Your Life!•Fast Track To Organization-Tips and Resources•OrganizEZine - Fast Tips for the Office•How to have your Weekends FREE!•Organize YOUR World video•Earth-Friendly Organizing•6 Steps to Freedom from Clutter Paralysis!•Stress Buster Two Service Pack•A Professional Organizer's Favorite Tips & Products!•Your Life . . . Uncluttered!•Home Organization Secrets for Busy Moms•Parenting Time Management•Jump Start Your Organizing Project•Clear Your Clutter...Clear Your Mind•Coaching Through The Clutter•Top 5 Organizing Mistakes•Stimulate your clutter away!•Finding Life Balance the easy way•Organizing for Dummies booklet and a free subscription to "Let's Organize It"•25 Tips to Get Your Life Organized•Shape Up Your Kitchen and Release the Weight!•Joy's Jumpstart to Getting Organized•Top 3 Secret Tips to Getting Organized•Dealing with Mail•[ real neat ] ideas : 35 home organizing tips•Accomplish Your Resolutions in 2010•Tastes of Organized Living Tip Sheet•"Help My Home Match My Heart" Consultation•Control Your Paper CHAOS•Top-10 Tips For Instant Feng Shui!•Conquering Paper Clutter Teleclass Recording•The "Simplify Your Life" Collection! Free ebooks and audio classes with ADD-Friendly Strategies that Work for EVERYONE!•Pile to Files•Couch Potato Organizing•Organizing Tips E-Newsletter•See Mike Holmes from HGTV Holmes on Homes/Home Inspection•Personal Medical Organizer•Helping You to Move Forward•10 Easy Ways to Liberate Time Report•FREE Report on "What Papers to Keep & How long" + WIN free 30 min Phone Consultation•Change Your Life One Minute at a Time•Top 10 Quick Tips for Getting Organized•Your Organized & Productive Office May Be Only 30 Minutes Away!Click here get your free Take Control of Your Clutter worksheet.Click here to go to the Ask the Expert Organizers Great Organizing Giveway page! See you there!Jacquie RossProfessional OrganizerCastAway the Clutter! Organizing ServicesContact me to speak to your groupServicing Baltimore/DC metroFollow me on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan

Compass Day 1: Step Into Balance With Your Life

Posted by Paradise on January 25, 2010 at 11:00am

Step Into BalanceDay 1: Intentional LivingLiving intentionally requires investing your time and energy carefully, so that you have enough of both to do the things that are important to you.Take Off Your MasksDay 1: Drop The VeilAll of us have masks that we wear to protect ourselves from the world around us, facades we use to hide our true faces or aspects of ourselves we think others won’t like or accept."Every woman deserves a Coach"CLICK HERE for more information.

Discover your potential at Mylifecompass.com

Webinars: Extending Your Reach Nationwide!!

Posted by Paradise on January 24, 2010 at 9:55pm

Many of you have shown interest in attending our monthly networking events. However, because you were located out of town, you were unable to attend. Well, you spoke and we listened!! I'm very excited to announce that this year, we are planning to host our networking/business training events via webinar! We are also working to create on-demand training seminars for individuals, small businesses, faith and community based organizations in a number of areas, including, but not limited to:Leadership Skills TrainingBoard DevelopmentOutreach and Community BuildingResource Development and FundraisingProgram DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentEvent CoordinationCommunity Based Public RelationsMarketingWhat does this mean for you? Convenience!! We will provide low cost training from the comfort of your home or office!I also want to provide information to you that will help you provide this service to your customers. Help your customers save the expense of traveling and eliminate the complexity of traditional web conferencing products by using Dimdim. With Dimdim customers can instantly deliver synchronized live presentations, whiteboards, web pages – even webcams and microphones – right in any web browser without installing any software.In my search, I found:- Dimdim Pro is amazingly affordable: only $228 per year for a 50-person meeting room. Or pay as you go - only $25 per month with no long-term commitment.- Compare this to WebEx where only 25 people can meet for $69 per month or GoToMeeting where $49 per month lets only 15 people meet online.Try It for FREE today!!!

Beautiful Skin in 2010! Ask me how...sharon@beautybysharon.com. 678-525-7015.

Posted by Sharon Oyekan on January 24, 2010 at 7:40pm

Where will you be in seven days? (ReadOn or MissOut)

Posted by LaShanda Henry on January 24, 2010 at 7:00pm

I looked at the calender and realized that in seven days January 2010 will be over. In seven days all the "New Year, New You" buzz will be gone! Before February hits, think about where you will be in seven days. Are you still pushing to take your life to the next level or have old year habits returned ... preventing you from moving forward?

For many sistas in my circle (maybe you), this year they REALLY want a business like mines, a website like mines, a life like mines BUT the funds are still low, the time is still limited, the support is still lacking. When I think about them and you, I know that I can't change your circumstances, BUT I can give you the tools to help change your life. [continue reading]

MINDFULNESS. WHAT IS THIS? HOW TO REMOVE STRESS AND FRUSTRATION , RIGHT NOW!!!!

Posted by Rickey on January 23, 2010 at 5:51pm

READ HOW AFRICAN AMERICANS AROUND THE WORLD ARE FINDING OUT HOW TO BREAK THE FINANCIAL FAILIURE CODE. THE CODE HAS BEEN BROKENCLICK HERE TO LEARN OF YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACYMindfulness: The Health and Stress Relief BenefitsA Powerful Tool for Positive ChangeBy Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com GuideUpdated: September 17, 2009About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review BoardWhat Is Mindfulness?Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment--non-judgmentally and completely--rather than dwelling in the past or projecting into the future. It generally involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli (really noticing your breathing, feeling the sensations of your body, etc.) and being "in the now." While mindfulness has origins in Eastern philosophy and Buddhism, there is no necessary religious component to mindfulness -- anyone, with any belief system, can enjoy the benefits of mindfulness.How Is Mindfulness Attained?Mindfulness can be achieved through meditation, but one can also practice mindfulness through daily living. Simply focusing on the present moment and quieting your inner dialogue can help you attain mindfulness.What Are The Benefits of Mindfulness?As Eastern practices gain more popularity in the West, mindfulness has been paired with cognitive therapy. Early research shows some very promising results. Practicing mindfulness, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) have been found to be helpful with the following:Anxiety Disorders, Including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Patients with GAD may experience significant reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms after a mindfulness-based intervention.DepressionPatients who experienced residual depressive symptoms following a depressive episode experienced a decrease in symptoms and ruminations following a mindfulness-based intervention, with further gains a month later.Relationship IssuesOne study found that people who exhibited greater mindfulness as a personality trait tended to enjoy greater satisfaction in relationships, and deal with relationship stress more constructively. Another study found that those who employ mindfulness have a lower stress response during conflict, while the state of mindfulness was associated with better communication during conflicts. Both studies link mindfulness with relationship wellbeing.Sleep ProblemsCancer patients found a reduction in sleep disturbance and in increase in sleep quality following an 8-week MBSR program.Eating DisordersAfter completing an 8-week mindfulness-based treatment program, women with bulimia nervosa reported significant improvements in emotions and behaviors, experiencing greater self-awareness, acceptance and compassion, among other benefits.Stress ManagementStudies have found mindfulness to be helpful with daily stresses as well as the more serious stresses experienced by those with a chronic or life-threatening illness.The practice of mindfulness has been shown to have lasting positive effects with benefits that increase with practice.How Can Mindfulness Be Used To Relieve Stress?Studies show that mindfulness can be helpful in stopping ruminations over things that cause stress; it helps people keep from dwelling on negative thoughts. Mindfulness can also be used to decrease anxiety over the future. It can provide a break from stressful thoughts and allow you to take a mental break and gain perspective, among other things.As mentioned earlier, mindfulness can be achieved most simply through meditation. Regular practice of mindfulness meditation has benefits for your physical as well as your mental health. (See this article for more information on these benefits and different meditation techniques.)For those who tend to get "antsy" during meditation (don’t worry, you’re not alone), there are other ways to ease into the practice of mindfulness. Gardening, listening to music and even cleaning house can become a practice in mindfulness if you take the right approach: focus on the present, and quiet that voice inside -- the one that offers the running commentary on what you’re doing, what you’ve done, and what you will be doing.READ HOW AFRICAN AMERICANS AROUND THE WORLD ARE FINDING OUT HOW TO BREAK THE FINANCIAL FAILIURE CODE. THE CODE HAS BEEN BROKENCLICK HERE TO LEARN OF YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY

MINDFULNESS... WHAT IS THIS??? FIND OUT HOW TO RELIEVE STRESS, FRUSTRATION, AND MORE

Posted by Rickey on January 23, 2010 at 4:47pm

READ HOW AFRICAN AMERICANS AROUND THE WORLD ARE FINDING OUT HOW TO BREAK THE FINANCIAL FAILIURE CODE. THE CODE HAS BEEN BROKENCLICK HERE TO LEARN OF YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACYA Powerful Tool for Positive ChangeBy Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com GuideUpdated: September 17, 2009About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review BoardWhat Is Mindfulness?Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment--non-judgmentally and completely--rather than dwelling in the past or projecting into the future. It generally involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli (really noticing your breathing, feeling the sensations of your body, etc.) and being "in the now." While mindfulness has origins in Eastern philosophy and Buddhism, there is no necessary religious component to mindfulness -- anyone, with any belief system, can enjoy the benefits of mindfulness.How Is Mindfulness Attained?Mindfulness can be achieved through meditation, but one can also practice mindfulness through daily living. Simply focusing on the present moment and quieting your inner dialogue can help you attain mindfulness.What Are The Benefits of Mindfulness?As Eastern practices gain more popularity in the West, mindfulness has been paired with cognitive therapy. Early research shows some very promising results. Practicing mindfulness, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) have been found to be helpful with the following:Anxiety Disorders, Including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Patients with GAD may experience significant reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms after a mindfulness-based intervention.DepressionPatients who experienced residual depressive symptoms following a depressive episode experienced a decrease in symptoms and ruminations following a mindfulness-based intervention, with further gains a month later.Relationship IssuesOne study found that people who exhibited greater mindfulness as a personality trait tended to enjoy greater satisfaction in relationships, and deal with relationship stress more constructively. Another study found that those who employ mindfulness have a lower stress response during conflict, while the state of mindfulness was associated with better communication during conflicts. Both studies link mindfulness with relationship wellbeing.Sleep ProblemsCancer patients found a reduction in sleep disturbance and in increase in sleep quality following an 8-week MBSR program.Eating DisordersAfter completing an 8-week mindfulness-based treatment program, women with bulimia nervosa reported significant improvements in emotions and behaviors, experiencing greater self-awareness, acceptance and compassion, among other benefits.Stress ManagementStudies have found mindfulness to be helpful with daily stresses as well as the more serious stresses experienced by those with a chronic or life-threatening illness.The practice of mindfulness has been shown to have lasting positive effects with benefits that increase with practice.How Can Mindfulness Be Used To Relieve Stress?Studies show that mindfulness can be helpful in stopping ruminations over things that cause stress; it helps people keep from dwelling on negative thoughts. Mindfulness can also be used to decrease anxiety over the future. It can provide a break from stressful thoughts and allow you to take a mental break and gain perspective, among other things.As mentioned earlier, mindfulness can be achieved most simply through meditation. Regular practice of mindfulness meditation has benefits for your physical as well as your mental health. (See this article for more information on these benefits and different meditation techniques.)For those who tend to get "antsy" during meditation (don’t worry, you’re not alone), there are other ways to ease into the practice of mindfulness. Gardening, listening to music and even cleaning house can become a practice in mindfulness if you take the right approach: focus on the present, and quiet that voice inside -- the one that offers the running commentary on what you’re doing, what you’ve done, and what you will be doing.READ HOW AFRICAN AMERICANS AROUND THE WORLD ARE FINDING OUT HOW TO BREAK THE FINANCIAL FAILIURE CODE. THE CODE HAS BEEN BROKENCLICK HERE TO LEARN OF YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY

FREE Money Management "Get out of Debt" Workshop-York PA

Posted by Coach Elizabeth on January 23, 2010 at 2:07pm

Free Money Management "Get out of Debt" Workshop-York PA

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Pastor Elizabeth Felder-Habersham of UnStoppable Christian Ministries Will host a Free Money Management "Get out of Debt" Workshop When: Wednesday February 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm Where: UnStoppable Christian Ministries 121 Ridge Avenue, York, PA 17403 Register On-line at http://moneymanagement.eventbrite.com or Call (413) 803-9889 Email: UCMinistries@live.com Registration is Required (No Walk-Ins Please)

women's Empowerment: Tips for a juicy manifestation of Life Empowerment through your choices and decisions

Posted by Robin Tramble on January 22, 2010 at 8:35pm

Empowerment is a choice and life is full of decisions and choices. The choices we make can either lead us down a road of prosperity “spirit, soul and body.” One thing to keep in mind is that prosperity is not just about money. There are also roads that lead to poverty, isolation and despair based on our decision and/or choice.As women we remain in limbo because there are so many decisions to make inour lives. We fill so many roles. Continue to read as I share tips for ajuicy manifestation of women's life empowerment!How do we know which choice to make, what decision will render the best result. What is the guarantee that we would choose the right one along the way?Step out and move forward. There are no guarantees. Keep this in mind whenendeavoring to realize life empowerment.You do not really know where a road will lead you until you take it. There are no guarantees. This is one of the most important things you need to realize about life. Nobody said that choosing to do the right thing all the time would always lead you to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not guarantee that it would be returned. Gaining fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness. There are too many possible outcomes, which you really cannot control. The only thing you have power over is the decisions that you will make, and how you would act and react to different situations.• Hindsight is 20/20Have you heard the cliché’ hindsight is always 20/20? Wrong decisions are always at hindsight. Had you known that you were making a wrong decision, would you have gone along with it? Perhaps not, why would you choose a certain path when you know it would get you lost? Why make a certain decision if you knew from the very beginning that it is not the right one. It is only after you have made a decision and reflected on it that you realize its soundness. One way to assess whether another a decision was correct or not is if the consequences or outcomes are good for you, then you have decided correctly. Otherwise, your decision was wrong.Seek wisdom. In the bible it says Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7• Arm yourself with as much information as you can about the situation.You cannot find the confidence to decide when you know so little about what you are faced with. Just like any news reporter, ask the 5 W’s: what, who, when, where, and why. What is the situation? Who are the people involved? When did this happen? Where is this leading? Why are you in this situation? These are just some of the possible questions to ask to know more about your situation. This is important. Oftentimes, the reason for indecision is the lack of information about a situation.• Identify and create options.What options do the situation give you? Sometimes the options are few, but sometimes they are numerous. But what do you do when you think that the situation offers no options? This is the time that you create your own. Make your creative mind work. From the most simplistic to the most complicated, entertain all ideas. Do not shoot anything down when an idea comes to your head. Sometimes the most outrageous idea could prove to be the right one in the end. You can ask a friend to help you identify options and even make more options if you encounter some difficulty, but make sure that you make the decision yourself in the end.Assess each option by looking at the advantages and disadvantages it offers you. In this way, you get more insights about the consequences of such an option. Weigh the pros and cons of every option.Now that you have assessed your options, it is now time to trust yourself. Remember that there are no guarantees and wrong decisions are always at hindsight. So choose… decide… believe that you are choosing the best option at this point in time.One more thing, never make a choice or decision in an angry mode. This is the worst time to make a decision. Move away from the situation and give yourself time to reflect and pray. You will be in a better position to make your choice and decision.Trust yourself and make that decision and realize a juicy manifestation of life empowerment.If you desire additional support in living your best empowered liferequest my free empowering gifts for sustained empowerment and success.Click here to access them now.(2010) Robin Tramble

Do you need a side hustle?

Posted by LaShanda Henry on January 22, 2010 at 6:25pm

When I was working full time, I always had a side hustle doing computer consulting. Extra money was always a good thing, but of course when I turned my online business into a full time work at home gig that was a great thing! Since December I've been asking you all to send me your marketing questions (here) and funny enough I see that someone posted a question on my myspace page.

"I need a side hustle, something that doesn't require home parties and I can do from home with my children. What does a person do that has no skills and isn't crafty?" - Michelle

My Response: There are actually alot of things that you can do to make extra money, without spending a ton of money to startup. I for one love love love the service industry. If you have a skill, chances are there are people out there who will pay you for your time. My first real side-hustle was designing websites and working on local computer consulting gigs in NY. Overtime I expanded my services to include banner design, print graphic design, and coaching. ... But I'm a computer GEEK so I love doing anything computer related, but the skies the limit when it comes to the service industry.

Starting a Home Day Care or Tutoring Program is easy and very popular
House Keeping Services
Virtual Assistant
Blogging, Affiliate marketing, selling eBooks...

I've tried a ton of different online ventures in the last 10 years. Last year, I took all my work at home tips and tools and put them into my StartupSista.com eCourse which includes eBooks and video tutorials featuring Online Business Ideas, How to Make Your first $1000 Online, the fundamentals to Starting an Online Business and the Startup Steps that I used to get my work at home business off the ground. ... Because I'm seeing more and more aspiring women entrepreneurs join my social network Black Business Women Online, looking for online business ideas, I've discounted this $79 eCourse to BBWO for $27 [click here to grab the discount]. Browse BBWO Discussion: What's Your Side Hustle and Why? Related Post: 5 Startup Mistakes to Avoid Related Post: The Truth About Selling eBooks and Other Stuff Online

CLEAR

Posted by keme on January 22, 2010 at 3:43pm

Have you heard what's going on in the business/technology marketplace right now? It's HUGE!! Google, Time Warner, Comcast, Intel, Sprint and Cisco Systems have partnered to launch a billion dollar brand recently called CLEAR. They invested 13 billion of their own money to launch this company and they will be in over 80 cities exclusively within the next 12 months.CLEAR is paying a ridiculous amount of money for referrals (like Amazon and Direct TV) because they need help to cover 120 U.S. cities by the end of 2010. With over 7 billion dollars available for expansion, would you like some of that money? Atlanta was the test city for this service and it has been a tremendous success. In addition to that, right now it is FREE to sign up to become a reseller and all you have to do is purchase your back office system for $10!!Here is a 24 hour automated system that gives you a break down of the company, and the COMPENSATION CHART…..Once you listen to the pre-record please give me your feed back and let me know if you are interesting…I will then forward you every thing you need…PRE-RECORDED 4G CALL! (218)339-2651 passcode 548009#, and the COMPENSATION CHART…..Once you listen to the pre-record please give me your feed back and let me know if you are interesting…

2010 ExpoStyles Hair Magazine Special Double Cover Issue

Posted by ExpoStyles Hair Magazine on January 21, 2010 at 10:41pm

Visit us at www.expostyles.com Let us know what you think of the Double Cover Issue.

FL 5-Year Plan to invest in STEM Education, Technology, & Capital Access programs

Posted by Jim Neusom on January 21, 2010 at 8:31pm

Greetings Family,It's your friendly neighborhood Digital Drummer again (smile)Do not be discouraged my friends....The Obama administration has been working hard behind the scenes to generate a new mind-set in America.Below is just a small sample of the discussions that are going on in governmental institutions, all across this country. Have you called your State or Federal representative lately?They're the first stop in learning how YOU can benefit from the $275 Billion dollars (see www.recovery.gov), municipalities are planning to spend in your community.Just like Florida has a plan...NY has a plan....CA has a plan...Everything Starts On Paper....What's your plan?Remember, we must share the knowledge (Network)….to share the dollars!***************(Advertisement)*********************Need some great ideas for corporate or personal gift-giving?Then go to City Lights Software(http://www.citylightssoftware.com )and see some of the most unique afrocentric gifts available online!We Deliver ONLINE - Direct To Your Desktop for just $14.95Please take the time to purchase one our afrocentric screen savers TODAY!Don't Just Talk the Talk...Let Your Dollars Walk the WalkIf you have any problems with purchasing online contact me direct atsales@citylightssoftware.com or call (213) 944-4176******************************************************Florida 5-Year Plan Advocates STEM, Clusters & Tech CommercializationSource: SSTI Weekly,http://www.ssti.org/Digest/2010/012010.htmWed Jan 20 2010Enterprise Florida released its latest five-year strategic plan for the state, calling for increased investment in STEM education, university research, commercialization assistance and early-stage capital access programs. Florida must diversify its economy and strengthen its high-tech industries in order to reduce the state’s reliance on population-based growth, according to the report. Enterprise Florida also endorses a cluster-based strategy to promote high-tech industries based on their relative levels of development in the state.The strategic plan identifies three categories of industries that are vital to the state’s economic diversification.• Florida’s foundational clusters, including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, construction, marine, space and tourism, are current areas of strength that can be leveraged to help the state expand into newer, more cutting-edge industries.• Expanding clusters, such as aviation/aerospace, clean energy, financial/professional services, homeland security/defense, infotech and life sciences, represent opportunities for the state to assert its national and global leadership. The report includes projects and areas of research that could help the state differentiate itself and thrive in these industry clusters.• Emerging clusters are clusters that do not yet have significant footholds in Florida, and will require the state to be prepared for their emergence by building strong collaborative networks and effective science and research policies. Nanotechnology, global logistics and creative industries are identified as potential state clusters. Enterprise Florida recommends that the state establish a science and technology policy advisory committee to help steer state funding for research and commercialization in the future.The report includes six pillars of economic development that are important to building strong clusters in any category: talent, innovation, growth leadership/infrastructure, business climate, global connections and quality of life. Several of these pillars include recommendations related to TBED.In 2006, the state made a one-time investment in the 21st Century World Class Scholars program, a fund that was used to attract 16 leading scientists to the state. Florida should recapitalize that fund, as well as expand the state’s university Centers of Excellence program and redouble efforts to secure federal research funding, according to the plan. To increase the volume and quality of corporate R&D, the report suggests that the state should enact a state R&D tax credit and expand the Florida Innovation Fund, which provides incentives to attract corporate R&D facilities and nonprofit research institutes.In order to increase the flow of technologies to the market, the report calls for the continuation of the State University Research Commercialization Assistance Grant program, a permanent version of the state’s SBIR Phase 0 pilot program, and a new program to provide equity investments in small technology businesses. The report also recommends that existing capital programs, such as the Florida Opportunity Fund and the Florida Growth Fund be directed to focus more of their investments on early-stage companies.Roadmap to Florida’s Future: 2010-2015 Strategic Plan for Economic Development is available at: http://www.eflorida.com/Floridas_Future.aspx?id=8186.******************************************************This Online Journal was brought to you by InterServe Networks. Feel Free To Forward To Your Network Of Online FriendsWe Practice Responsible E-Commerce Marketing and Privacy Policies. We do not indulge in or encourage Spamming. We never send unsolicited emails. You are receiving this message as part of our opt-in subscriber mailing list or you are a member of an affiliated newsgroup.For comments or suggestions please contact us at the following;Jim Neusom (jneusom@yahoo.com)Executive Director/PublisherInterServe Networks/City Lights Software, Inc.www.citylightssoftware.com www.twitter.com/jimneusom www.myspace.com/jimneusom www.facebook.com/jimneusom www.myspace.com/freshfaces2u www.blackplanet.com/JimNeusomTo subscribe to our opt-in mailing list simply send an email to;The_City_Lights_Reporter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com ( on Myspace go tohttp://blog.myspace.com/jimneusom )

Before You Get You Have To Give

Posted by LaKeisha Hankins on January 21, 2010 at 8:21pm

Before You Get You Have To GiveWhen you give to others you'll find yourself blessed.The more you sow, the more you reap.It's a universal law: You have to give before you get.You must plant your seeds before you reap the harvest.The law works to give you back more than you have sown.He who obtains has little.He who scatters has much.Nature does not give to those who will not spend.You only get to keep what you give away.© 2009 YourDailyMotivation.com

Please feel free to comment.LaKeisha Hankinswww.lakeishahankins.com

Proudly We Stand!

Posted by Cissi Sherlock/Operation OpenUP on January 21, 2010 at 5:14pm

Please post in preparation for Black History month and beyond..........................You can visit me at http://thecpop.ning.com/andhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyW4qyCJwfI

Today's Woman Entrepreneur: Kisha Jones - Joipaper.com

Posted by LaShanda Henry on January 21, 2010 at 5:08pm

With every new year, you have to do new things ... at least that is my thought process. In addition to maintaining Black Business Women Online and Successful Sista Profiles, I am going to go back to me roots (lol) and start spotlighting women entrepreneurs on sistaSense.com. Today's spotlight sista is Kisha Jones creator of joipaper.com.

Armed with a vision to provide quality stationery products that place a special emphasis on ethnic families and experiences, Joi Paper’s modern paper goods are sure to set the tone for a memorable occasion. Joi Paper is operated by founder Kisha Jones. Kisha’s love for all things cute and creative sparked an interest in stationery and invitations when she was searching for a personalized birthday party invitations for her son’s fourth birthday. After a challenging search for something that was unique and reflective of her son, the foundation was laid for being the premier provider of quality paper products with options that place a special emphasis on multicultural families and experiences. In 2006, Kisha Jones started an online stationery boutique, CocoaPrints.com. She found tremendous success in both online and in person sales through home parties, one on one consultations, and vendor fairs. During this time, many clients and friends would ask how CocoaPrints was started and wondered how they could take part in such a creative, family oriented business. In 2010, Joi Paper opened its doors to provide flexible and creative business opportunities to those who understand the importance of handwritten communication in a digital age, those who love unique gift items, and most importantly, those who are interested promoting a positive image within their own communities. Everyone knows someone who is getting married, having a baby, or celebrating that milestone birthday and as a Joi Paper Stationery Consultant, you help others set the tone for their special event. Joi Paper currently offers beautiful designs from industry leaders like Periwinkle Press and Carlson Craft. They also promote a wonderful line of “Just Like Me” stationery and invitations by Stacey M Design. The “Just Like Me” line allows customers to design birthday party invitations and stationery sets with designs in the likeness of your own child. Getting involved with Joi Paper is simple and the benefits are endless. For more information on this ground floor direct sales opportunity with Joi Paper, visit www.joipaper.com or call 888.848.8842. _______________________ You can find joipaper.com and other wonderful black businesses featured on the blackgirlclick.com ad network.

What are we called to do?

Posted by Richetta on January 21, 2010 at 1:41pm

Last night I watched an infant that was pulled out of rubble with breathe left in their body after all these days, a 70+ year old lady that had not perished after being pulled from literally the grave. What a mighty and wonderful God we serve. So why is it that we continue to tear on another apart, especially women (to be more specific the ones in the body of Christ). What are we called to do?Proverbs 11:30: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.How can you win souls if we treat the unsaved and worst than the world does? What attracts them to the church when they see more back biting and bickering amongst the body of Christ?I talked to a person yesterday that is not a Christian and she indicated that one of her friends that she has known all her life has recently converted to Christianity and has treated her so bad for practicing the same religion that she has been practicing for years.What a missed opportunity, if she converted to Christianity then she should know to love thy neighbor. She would want to show her what Christ is and that is Love! I am not saying that she should compromise her Christianity but you can show a stray animal compassion.I love this passage in the bible:1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.Just a little reminder Jesus himself said that he came for the sinners. Do we think we are yet better than Jesus?Luke 5: 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. 30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.At the end of the day I love my Brahmans, Jews, Atheist, Taoist, and Buddhist …. You know why I love them? Because he told me to:Mark 12:30And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.31And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.No where in that passage did he say love them if you agree with them, Love them if their nice to you, Love if they go to your church, Love them if they worship in the same denomination as you, love them if they join your mission or ministry, love them if their a Christian.It said: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.Wow! There is none other commandment greater than these! SO even you that will rip this apart evaluate and discredit this very writing, I love you most, for I am living a life where I am trying to run the good race of faith doing what thus saith the Lord! Be blessed all of God’s People!

WHAT A GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY

Posted by Mrs. Marie M. Gethers on January 20, 2010 at 10:36pm

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WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR TEAM MEMBERS THAT ARE PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY & OUTGOING!

IF YOU ARE SOMEONE WHOS LOOKING FOR A FAST PACE PROFESSIONAL HAIR SALON, WHERE THE COMPANY ALSO CARES FOR ITS EMPLOYEES THEN THIS MIGHT BE JUST THE JOB FOR YOU!

IF YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO HAVE HELD A SALON JOB FOR OVER A YEAR IN THE PAST AND HAVE VERIFIABLE INFORMATION TO BACK IT UP, THEN WE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU FOR A INTERVIEW!

WE OFFER VACATION BONUSES, MEDICAL BENEFITS, FREE TRAINING CLASSES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW WITH THE COMPANY !

WE WILL BE OPENING OUR NEW LOCATION IN EARLY MARCH AND WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR THE BEST TO BUILD UP OUR NEW TEAM. IF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BELOW INTEREST YOU FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US!

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HAIR BRAIDER: NO LICENSE ????? O.K. BUT MUST HAVE VERIFIABLE SALON EXPERIENCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

A.) MICRO BRAIDS ( WITH HUMAN HAIR OR SYNTHETIC HAIR) WITH IN 8HRS )

B.) INDIVIDUAL BRAIDS WITH IN 10HRS

C.) CORNROWS ( INCLUDING CLOSE ) MAXIMUM TIME 5HRS

D.) KINKY TWIST WITH IN 8HRS

E.) SENEGALESE TWIST WITH IN 10 HRS

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LOC TECHNICIANS: NO LICENSE ???? OK..... BUT MUST HAVE VERIFIABLE SALON EXPERIENCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

A.) COILS

B.) DREAD MAINTENANCE

C.) SISTER LOCS

D.)TWO STRAND NATURAL TWIST

E.) EXTENDED LOCS

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HAIR STYLISTS: MUST BE LICENSED

MUST HAVE VERIFIABLE SALON EXPERIENCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

A.) COLOR HAIR

B.) RELAX HAIR

C.) CURL HAIR

D.) CUT HAIR

E.) SEW IN WEAVES

F.)GLUE IN WEAVES

G.)WEAVE CAPS

H.)INFUSION WEAVES

I.) LACE WIG PLACEMENTS

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SALON ASSISTANTS: NO LICENSE OK, BUT MUST HAVE SOME KIND OF COSMETOLOGY SCHOOLING AND VERIFIABLE SALON EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

ASSISTANTS FOR HAIR BRAIDERS:

1.) MUST BE ABLE TO SHAMPOO & CONDITION HAIR

2.) MUST BE ABLE TO REMOVE AND DETANGLE EXTENDED HAIR

3.) MUST BE ABLE TO HELP BRAIDERS BRAID DOWN INDIVIDUAL BRAIDS

4.) MUST KEEP THE BRAIDING AREA TIDY AT ALL TIMES.

5.) MUST BE ABLE TO SEPARATE THE HAIR FOR THE BRAIDER TO BRAID.

6.) MUST HELP MANAGERS WITH INVENTORY

7.)MUST KEEP SALON TIDY AT ALL TIMES

ASSISTANTS FOR LOC TECH:

1.) MUST BE ABLE TO SHAMPOO & CONDITION DREADS

2.) MUST BE ABLE TO APPLY COLOR TO DREADS

3.) MUST BE ABLE TO WORK HAND & HAND WITH LOC TECH

4.) MUST BE ABLE TO DETANGLE DREADS DURING THE SHAMPOO PROCESS

5.)MUST KEEP THE DREAD AREA TIDY AT ALL TIMES

6.) MUST BE ABLE TO SEPARATE ADDED HAIR FOR THE LOC TECH TO USE

7.) MUST HELP MANAGERS WITH INVENTORY

8.) MUST KEEP SALON TIDY AT ALL TIMES

ASSISTANTS FOR STYLIST:

1.) MUST BE ABLE TO SHAMPOO & CONDITION HAIR

2.) MUST BE KNOWLEDGABLE ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHAMPOOS AND CONDITIONERS TO USE ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF HAIR

3.) MUST KNOW HOW TO MIX HAIR COLORS AND APPLY THEM

4.) MUST KNOW HOW TO APPLY & SHAMPOO OUT A RELAXER

5.) MUST KEEP STYLING AREA TIDY AT ALL TIMES.

6.) MUST BE ABLE TO CORNROW NATURAL HAIR AS WELL AS HOW TO ADD ON HAIR FOR CORNROWS FOR SEW IN WEAVES ETC.,

7.) MUST HELP MANAGERS WITH INVENTORY.

8.) MUST KEEP THE ENTIRE SALON TIDY AT ALL TIMES.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WITH ALL TEXTURES OF HAIR

MUST WORK WELL WITH OTHERS

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE

MUST BE VERY ORGANIZED AND PROFESSIONAL

MUST HAVE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE

MUST HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE

MUST BE 18 YRS OR OLDER

PAY RATES FOR ALL OPERATORS:

COMMISSION 50% ( FROM OUR CUSTOMERS )

COMMISSION 60% ( FROM YOUR CUSTOMERS)

COMMISSION 10% (FROM ALL PRODUCT SALES)

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ASSISTANTS PAY RATES:

FROM BRAIDERS: $25.00 FROM EACH BRAIDER ON YOUR SHIFT PER WEEK

FROM CLIENT: $12.50 PER BRAID REMOVAL

$7.50 PER SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER

+ TIPS

FROM COMPANY: $2.00 PER HOUR

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FROM LOC TECH: $30.00 PER DAY FOLLOWING CLIENTELE

+ TIPS

FROM COMPANY: $2.00 PER HOUR

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FROM STYLIST: $25.00 PER DAY FOLLOWING CLIENTELE

+ TIPS

FROM COMPANY: $2.00 PER HOUR

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IF YOU CAN MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AND ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR THIS COMPANY . PLEASE CONTACT US AT 215 715 9839

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Years of Service:	8YRS
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Your 2010 MINDSET: "This is the Best Year of My Life."

Posted by Michelle Ulrich on January 20, 2010 at 9:46pm

Your 2010 MINDSET:"This is the Best Year of My Life."3 Week Teleclass $97Starts Wednesday, January 27th, 10 – 11am Pacific1/27, 2/2 and 2/9. Can’t make it live? No worries, you’ll receive the recordings.Why Attend This Class?Watch my Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAdl6psLLNIYou know that beyond goals, plans and strategies there is the power of the right MINDSET? Without the right mindset, your best-laid plans will simply not happen?Are you worried you might fall short "again"?What Will We Do?SESSION ONE: 3 techniques to adopt the powerful MINDSET that 2010 IS Your Best Year Yet.SESSION TWO: Overcome your obstacles once and for all – identify and face the BIG fear that stops you. Go deeper into your mindset with freedom and commitment.SESSION THREE: Adopting a "Best Year Mantra" that resonates with your core.Discover the magic of a mindset that supports intention, so that you are fully present to all possibilities.What Will I Gain?A confidence and unstoppable motivation toward what you want in 2010.REGISTER HERE: http://fullyexpressed2010mindset.eventbrite.com/The delicious feelings of more success, abundance and love.Jenifer Novak LandersCreativity Liberator, Professional Certified Coach, Artist EntrepreneurJenifer received her professional coach training at JFK University in the California Bay Area. She is an expert in the field of creativity and self-development. Her clients include entrepreneurs, executives, artists, and people in transition. Jenifer has a BA in Fine Art, is a published children’s book illustrator, an inspiring speaker and author of the forthcoming book, "I Found a Better Way: How to Adopt a Wildly Creative Mindset."www.fullyexpressedcoaching.com | 916-294-0035

UMC Scavenger Hunt Party!

Posted by Myrna Hicks on January 19, 2010 at 11:16pm

Pre-Valentine Scavenger Hunt Party is almost here! Grab your partner and call your friends to join us for the Scavenger Hunt, open bar, music & so much more! Early bird tickets are still on sale! This is a party you can't miss! Go to http://undermycovers.eventbrite.com before the sale ends. See ya there!

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