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Tonight is a special night! Author Don Savant will be stopping through the Authors and Writers Meeting to speak about his books and himself as an author. It's always a good idea to stop in and meet and greet other authors. The meeting is at 8PM EST and you can RSVP here: http://authorswritersmeeting.webs.com I hope to see you there.
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In this interview on the "View" and Jess
e Ventura states that the World Trade Center, The Pentagon, the death of JFK and Dr. Martin Luther King, Farrakan was the work of the government. He states that all these people were killed by a lone nut who failed at everything in their lives, but they were smart enough to kill the most famous people in America. They never talked about what they were going to do, just did it. I personally feel that every thing he states is most diffinitely possible. I wouldn't put it past the government, but yet there are a lot of naysayers. Listen to the video and tell me what do you think?
Having Core Values For Business Is The Foundation Of A Truly Successful Business.
What is a Value?
A value is simply a label for something that is most important to you. It is important enough that you spend time trying to obtain it or keep it as a part of your lifestyle.
Values are essential to effective leadership. They are the uncompromisable, undebatable truths that drive and direct behavior. They are motivational, giving us the reason why we do things; and they are restrictive, placing boundaries around behavior. Values are those things that we deem important and that provide direction and guidance in spite of our emotions.
Your values reflect a vital part of who you are. Knowing what is most important to you and why can be helpful when making meaningful decision and for developing effective relationships.
It is very tough to make decisions about your business without first knowing what is most important to you and your business.
People who are confused and unclear about their values often have difficulty making the bigger decisions in life because they do no know themselves well enough to decide what would be best for them and their business.
Businesses, organizations, families and individuals all benefit from knowing and living by their core values.
In Business we use core values as a foundational statement that guides you in evaluating your options, and inventing new ones. If you understand the core values that motivates you, in turn your actions will directly have a massive impact on your actions!
Here are 7 Core Values For Business:
Humility
Integrity
Respect
Enthusiasm
Time
Talent
Treasure
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When should you give your kids a credit card? Should you wait until they're 18 and off to college? Or is younger better? This can be an explosive topic for parents, many of whom have very strong ideas about what's best for their teens when it comes to credit. A new ABC News poll found that 71 percent of parents are opposed to giving kids a credit card before the age of 18, even one that has a restricted balance and is linked to a parent's account."GMA" assembled a roundtable of moms and dads with children between 8 and 17, who were passionately divided about the topic. Some said children need to have access to credit to learn how to use it safely, while others were adamantly opposed to the idea. Most parents agree that kids should learn to save and budget and should earn their own money. But when adults are struggling with their own credit along with the increasing and complex material needs of children, it can be difficult to decide when to help them get plastic. What's the Appropriate Age? Mellody Hobson disagrees with the majority in the ABC News poll, and advises getting your child a credit card linked to your account at 16. She thinks 18 is too late because, at that point, you no longer have total control over your child's spending and credit habits. Parents should look at 16 as a milestone age, she says. We already equate turning 16 with getting a driver's license, 18 with the right to vote and 21 with the right to drink. Make 16 the age you start teaching your child about financial independence and responsibility. Benefits of Giving Your Teen a Card-You Can Monitor and Control Activity A credit card can give you some control over your child's spending and credit management skills, especially before they go off to college, Hobson says. You can discuss with them the proper way to use credit before they get a card of their own, kind of like credit with training wheels. You get to see all of your child's transactions in your monthly statement if they are an authorized user on your card, and you will be able to better recognize any impending issues and problems they might develop in the future. MY VIEWS: View the video and tell me what you think? Personally this has made me recognize that I can handle finances with my sixteen year old son differently. I’ve been holding a credit/debit card for him and when he gets paid, I would take a few dollars from him and match it and put it on his debit card for when he started college, but now I see that I need to give him the card so that he can learn how to handle his credit himself. Even though I still feel a child shouldn’t get a credit card until he has a job, this is a good eye opener. What’s your opinion? Kids Won't Have to Carry a Lot of Cash There's one other really big advantage to giving your 16-year-old a credit card, Hobson says. By giving your child a card, you're making sure they will not be carrying a ton of cash which can be very unsafe for them.
I wrote this paper for one of my classes and thought I would share..any comments, thoughts welcomed..
to the results of a recently released Austrian study from the February
issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, fish oil, which is
high in omega-3 fatty acids, may actually reduce the risk of full
blown psychotic disorders in those who display signs of mental
illness.
The omega-3 fatty acids in the fish oil may help brain cells repair themselves and remain intact – while the actual cause of schizophrenia
is not known, researchers speculate that people with this particular
type of mental illness do not process fatty acids properly,
which may lead to damage of the brain cells.
The research was funded by the Stanley
Medical Research Institute, a nonprofit in Chevy
Chase, Md., that supports research on schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder.
Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce inflammation in the body while omega-6 fatty
acids tend to promote inflammation. The average American diet contains nearly 14-25 more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids. On the other hand, the Mediterranean
diet has a much more healthy balance between the two fatty acids – it does not depend so heavily on meat, but relies on foods higher in omega-3 fatty acids such as fish, olive oil, and garlic
in addition to wines.
However, one can still raise their consumption of omega-3 fatty acids without much change in diet through the use of fish oil supplements.
Not only does omega-3 reduce inflammation in the body, but also may help lower the risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and arthritis as well as skin conditions such as eczema.
If you do decide to take fish oil supplements, remember to look for high quality fish oils that are screened for mercury contaminants.
And as always, consult a medical professional who can provide you with individualized information.
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This is the first in the series of virtual college tours. Tune in with pencil and paper to get all the info you need on perspective colleges. We are beginning with the HBCU's. Make sure to rate the show, leave your comments a...nd download it to share with the high schoolers in your life. 3/19/2010 5:00 PM - Riland's Virtual College Tour Series South Carolina State Univ / Clark Atlanta
Promote your book before it hit stores!! We've created a Pre Book Release Promotion Package for those who are ready to promote their book before it hit stores. Check out our Pre Book Release Promotion Packages: http://fromawriterspovmagazine.com/issue/march-2010/article/pre-book-release-promotion-package
I sometimes get asked for advice by friends or colleagues for suggestions on how their sibling, child,nephew, niece, or grandchild can establish a career as a professionaldancer, and also, if it’s a career that will offer stability andlongevity at some point.
For details on how to pursue a career in dance, check out my article, “TheProfessional Dancer’s Survival Kit”.
To learn about wages and salaries for dance instructors, check out the article, “WindowInto Wages“, highlighting our Kiner Enterprises Inc. Dance IndustryReport.
In the meantime, check out why professional dancers make great business people!
Qualities of a Professional Dancer:
-Passion
-Vision
-Strength
-Tenacity
-Determination
-Discipline
-Know-How/Talent
Qualities of a Successful Business Person:
-Passion
-Vision
-Strength
-Tenacity
-Determination
-Discipline
-Know-How/Talent
It’s no wonder that so many professional dancers are able to transition into, or compliment theirpassion for dance with a successful business career!
Whether it’s opening a dance studio, starting your own dance company or clothing line, publishing adance magazine or website, or founding the 1st and only national danceteacher staffing agency in the U.S. (Kiner Enterprises Inc.),dancers are more business savvy than you think!
The main key, in my opinion, that separates the dancer, from the dancer/business person is the desire tocreate your own “Big Break”. Many dancers dream of getting their “BigBreak” in their dance career, that one job, show, or gig that takestheir career to the next level, and opens the doors of opportunity. Theyhope and dream, and wait around for someone to recognize their talent,and pave the way to success for them.
However, it is the dancer who is interested in creating their own “Big Break” that experiences therewards of a successful business career. The journey of entrepreneurshipis a complicated one, and the path to success is very bumpy,unpredictable, and doesn’t have the straightforward equation of“audition equals job”. But, it’s well worth the tumultuous journey!
My advice to any dancer interested in launching a career in business, whether it is dance-related or not,is, go for it! You already embody the innate qualities of a successfulbusiness person! The only thing holding you back is you! Good luck!
A spirit of giving should be something that we embrace all year round, and shouldn’t be limited to the months of November andDecember. Here are my top 5 reasons to give back all year long:
1) Because there’s always someone in need. As residents of this planet, and members of the humanrace, we have an unspoken responsibility for one another. Wealso have an innate, God-given desire to love, be loved, protectourselves, as well as others. Whatever your comfort level or situation,there’s always a way to give back, and help someone in need. You havethe option of donating all types of goods (not just money) to non-profitorganizations, or giving a little money to that single mom in yourbuilding or in your child’s school, and even giving back through yourtime. Which leads to my next item…
2) Because it is so rewarding! There’s no feeling like the feeling of knowing that you’re helping someone in need, makingtheir life better, or simply taking time out to focus on the needs ofsomeone outside of your family and inner circle. So, my suggestion?Volunteer! I have been a dedicated volunteer for Animal Care and Control of New York City for 2 years now, and it has beenone of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done in my life! I happen tolove dogs (borderline-obsessed), so, this is a perfect scenario for me.However, if you’re thinking that you don’t have time to volunteerbecause of your already hectic schedule, or that with all of the stressof life, you don’t have much to give anyone, then I have news for you.You absolutely DO have something to give! You just have to get creativesometimes. So depending on your personal interests or free time, thereare many options out there for you. You can volunteer for a non-profitonce-a-week, or once-a-month, you can mentor a young person, or a newbusiness-owner/entrepeneur, you can do a free, quarterly seminar in alocal high school, college, or church, on a topic that you areknowledgeable about that may be helpful to others. The possibilities areendless!
3) Because making the world a better place starts with individuals each doing their part. It’s not enough for us to votefor politicians who we think will make a difference, or to sign apetition for a good cause, every so often, or even participate in arally of sorts. These are all very important of course, but it’s alsoimportant for you to recognize that you alone can make a real differencein this world. From sending a friend a kind e-mail just reminding themthat they’re doing a great job, and that you admire them, to taking outthat really quiet kid from your church, that always seems a little sad,to lunch, to the park, or to a ball game. It’s always good to recognizethe small gestures that we can do as individuals, that will help to makethe world a better place.
4) Because giving is like a river which flows gracefully into an ocean of goodness that affects the masses. Okay,that was a little bit of a poetic stretch, but the point is, you getback what you give. Call it karma, reaping what you sow, energy, “The Secret”, or whatever you like. But, I’vefound that people with a true, giving heart, that actively choose tomake giving back a way of life, find that they always manage to havetheir needs met, sometimes in surprising and miraculous ways, and findthat good always comes back to them, even in the midst of adversity.
5) Because it’s the right thing to do. It’s a little sad that giving back has become something optional for so manypeople, as opposed to a way of life. This really needs to change. Aspirit of giving combats greed, selfishness, and arrogance. So that’sanother great reason to do it! If you’re a parent, your kids arewatching. Don’t just tell them what is right, show them, through yourlife, and through your actions.
You may notice that I didn’t notate any specificorganizations to volunteer for, or donate to. No, that would be tooeasy! I would love it if you would take the time out right now, to lookwithin yourself, and see what unique and special way that you can giveback. Don’t just look at a site with tons of non-profit organizations,or a volunteer options checklist. Think about what you’re good at, whatyou enjoy doing, and the qualities that you already embody that arespecial, and then find something that fits for your personality andlifestyle. Please let me know what you find out. Once you start givingback, you’ll never stop!
Have you ever done a particular task or activity while you were distracted, then again when you were focused? Could you see/feel adifference? Were the results different?
I’m from the school of thought that, in order to do something well, and get it done in a timely manner, you need to focus on that oneparticular thing, preferably without interruption, if possible. I don’tsay that because it’s easy to do, but because, based on experience, it’sthe way you get the best results, and get things done within areasonable time frame. However, if you think that by simply “focusing”,your phone will stop ringing, e-mails will stop coming through, orpeople will refrain from disturbing you, I would say that you’re a bitdelusional! That’s not going to happen. Mastering the power of focusrefers to being able to block out that which is around you (or evenwithin at times), or anything outside of what you’re focusing on, inorder to complete a task or activity, fulfill a purpose, or reach agoal.
Ever wonder why parents say to their children, “no tv until your homework is done”? Because they want their child to focus on the task athand, and get it done.
How do you think gold-medalists, professional athletes, performing artists, public speakers, etc. are able to excel under very stressfuland high-pressure circumstances? They have mastered the power of focus.
Now I must warn you, some people may not appreciate your new-found “power of focus” attitude, because it means that they may not have thesame access to you that they once had. You may take a little longer toget back to someone, or you may have to say ‘no’ on occasion, becausewhile you’re focusing on one thing, other people/things will have towait. People, in general, tend to have a lack of patience, especiallynowadays with the speed of technology that we’ve all grown so accustomto. So be prepared for some opposition.
If you start to feel guilty, or wonder if it’s all worth it or not, just think about your doctor. Would you want him/her to examine you, andtwo other patients at the same time? Would you mind if he/she wastexting while doing surgery on you? Or would you prefer that his/hertotal and complete focus be on you, until the task is complete? Ialready know the answer to that question.
Please note that while writing this blog post I did not check my e-mail, BBM, text, answer calls, or check voice msgs once. :)
Stay tuned for “Mastering the Power of Focus” Part 2, where I’ll discuss how mastering the power of focus can improve your health andwellness. If you have questions, or a specific topic you’d like me tocover in this series, please feel free to leave a comment.
This blog post from Kiner Enterprises Inc. Dancer's Blog, http://danceprosusa.wordpress.com.
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