BLAINESWORLD
#697
2.8.2010
In this issue:
1. Reflections
2. FYI
3. Facts of life
4. Reviews . . . A SINGLE MAN, etc.
5. TV alert
6. Spielberg's latest project
7. Websites
8. Computer tip
9. Proofreading is a dying art (Part 2 of 2)
10. A quote I like
11. Thought for the day
12. Advance planning department
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1. Reflections
A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I were grateful that we weren't
quite snowbound this past week . . . there were no storms similar
to those experienced in our old New Jersey/Pennsylvania stomping grounds.
However, there was a lot of ice on the road and as a result, many
accidents . . . I even managed to do something that I haven't
done since I was a kid; i.e., slip and fall on the ice . . . fortunately,
nothing was hurt other than my ego.
So we stayed-in quite a bit, catching up on some movies that
we had taped (see also Section 2) . . . one film, in particular, has
resonated with us: TEMPLE GRANDIN, a superb biopic about
a young autistic woman who succeeds against the odds.
Clair Danes as Grandin gives as fine a performance as
we've seen in quite some time . . . you'll also like the music,
as well as the photography.
If you have HBO, you can see upcoming times by clicking:
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/temple-grandin/302843
If you don't have HBO, make sure you put down this film as one
you'll want to rent just as soon as it becomes available.
B. Another thing we both enjoyed were massages . . . we're fortunate
to have found a therapist who now comes to our homes . . . her name
is Juli Holmes . . . she gives a real fine massage, and you'll find her
rates are reasonable . . . for more information, give her a call
at 683.2391; cell, 337.5019 . . . or email her at jholmes5019@aol.com.
C. I've started to use the word "interesting" more often . . . however, I
try not to use it just to describe something; e.g., the book was interesting . . . rather,
I use it when viewing different situations I encounter.
Doing so helps me not become overly judgmental, and it also enables me
to not get upset over things I can't control.
For example, if I hear about something happening at Bucks County
Community that I don't think is right (involving the way faculty members
are treated), I might say something to the effect of: "That's interesting . . . what
do YOU think?"
Or if I hear somebody is criticizing President Obama, I might say: "That's
interesting . . . how do YOU think the situation should be handled?"
Even writing the above makes me feel better than if I had instead used such
words as terrible, disgusting, etc.
D. CORRECTIONS--sorry 'bout that!
Naturally, my hope is that I don't make errors or have glaring typos in any
issue . . . yet when I do, please continue to feel free to point them out . . . that
way, I can correct them before all copies of a particular issues are mailed . . . also,
I can correct them in the archived copies on the website, in the Facebook, post, etc.
Last week, there were two goofs that need to be corrected:
* For Jason Pryor, the BLAINESWORD BEST AWARD recipient, I typed
his wrong number . . . his correct number is 828.697.2377 . . . he remains the
guy I strongly recommend that you call if you live in Western North Carolina
and have any type of insurance needs.
* THANKS to Ange in Pennsylvania, Ken in New York and Kimberly in North
Carolina, among others, for pointing out the fact that when I gave you Cynthia's
recipe for meat loaf, I forgot to mention that you need to bake it--as opposed
to simmering it . . . what you would simmer would be meatballs, which can
be made with the same recipe.
So to avoid any confusion and/or in case you missed the recipe, see below
for the corrected copy:
MEAT LOAF
1 lb. ground beef (lean chuck or ground steak)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 beaten egg
1 cup matzo meal or breadcrumbs
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 and 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Mix all ingredients. Form meat loaf. Cover with rest of tomato sauce and 1 can
of water. Set oven at 350 degrees and bake for about an hour.
TO NOTE:
If you like, you can add a pinch of oregano to this recipe (that's something
our Arkansas friends, Hank and Lois, recommend) . . . however, the best part
of this entire experience was getting the chance to see the actual recipe that Elsie
(Cynthia's mother) had actually typed out for her on an index card . . .it included
this additional suggestion: "Don't buy cheap ground meat!"
One other thought: Above recipe can also be used to make great
meatballs . . . everything stays the same--except for the last sentence . . . instead
of using the oven, substitute this step: Simmer about 1 hour.
***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD *****
This week, it goes to Griffin Ruggenberg--manager of Cinebarre
Biltmore Square.
This is the closest movie theater to us . . . we often go there, not
only to catch a film . . . but also because we like the fact that you
can order food and beverages (including wine and beer) there, too--and enjoy
them while the movie is playing.
The hamburgers and fries are both excellent, and Cynthia
likes the salads.
Prices are reasonable, and all the servers are friendly . . . we
often request Maddi Desmarais . . . she's enthusiastic, and she has a great
memory . . . she never writes down anything, yet everything comes out just right.
I first came into contact with Griffin with respect to a minor problem
we had with respect to seeing something that should have been
covered by a pass we had, though the ticket seller did not
recognize it at the time. . . Griffin handled the situation both
professionally and quickly, and I was very impressed with his
follow-up.
Since then, we see him just about every time we go to the
theater (it almost seems as if he lives there) . . . he always extends
a hearty greeting . . . furthermore, we like to discuss upcoming
movies and/or the eclectic range of music he has playing in the lobby.
For more information, please click:
http://cinebarre.com/biltmore.html
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2. FYI
For years, Marty in New Jersey and Natalie in Pennsylvania have been
raving about Turner Classic Movies--a cable station that is available
for free from most companies . . . I'd occasionally see a film that was
being shown, but NO LONGER . . . I'm now hooked and often watch
that station's movies.
In fact, at the beginning of the month, I download the schedule . . . you
can do so, too, by clicking:
http://www.tcm.com/schedule/index.jsp?startDate=02/11/2010&timezone=EST&cid=N
Then, every few days, I'll program my DVR for what I want to see . . . from February
1 to March 3 is a particularly good time to do so because what's being broadcast
are 360 Oscar-nominated and/or winning movies.
You always see the uncut versions, and there are never commercials.
Among the upcoming films I'm looking forward to viewing are the following: WAR AND
PEACE, 2.13; I AM A FUGITIVE FROM A CHAIN GANG, 2.15; THE CITADEL, 2.17;
SVENGALI, 2.18; LUST FOR LIFE, 2.21; THE STRATTON STORY, 2.22; THE DIARY
OF ANNE FRANK, 2.24; and ELMER GANTRY, 2.27.
FYI, part 2
* THANKS to Pat Achiles for providing another great comic:
She does comics, greeting cards, artwork for children's books and so much
more . . . for more information, call her at 215.348.4837 or email
her at: patachilles@aol.com . . . you can also get a FREE weekly cartoon
delivered to your email by clicking:
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Monday morning when I read my email.
* My friend, Rabbi Mel Glazer, publishes a marvelous newsletter:
PET LOSS IS LOSS . . . if you'd like to subscribe for FREE,
please click:
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You'll find much information here, including this article from the
current issue: 10 Reason you need a pet.
* Ruth in Pennsylvania:
You need to opt in, but it's worth it:
http://www.scriptingforsuccess.com/book-publishing-template/
It's a great time saver that I share with my best clients . . . you
can learn a lot even if you aren't writing books
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I think you'll really love it!
* Kathy in Florida:
One of my high school friends is an artist and is in a contest. If you have time,
I would appreciate you clicking on her link so she gets a vote. Thanks so much!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ciXtyfoX_8
* Janet of New York:
Last Spring, I was very touched by the remembrance of your cat which helped me overcome
the putting down in April of Bentley Taupe Paws at age 17 1/4. In September. I adopted two
kitten lady sisters, Peep for her voice and Dove for her dove gray fur. . . . They love to be
together. They are simply adorable. They are tortoise shell cats and have survived their
"big operation." I love them.
* Henry in Pennsylvania:
Always good to read your messages.
A very good documentary on DVD titled “Money Driven Medicine” addresses
issues as to why [health care] reform is so difficult to achieve in the US.
One issue discussed therein, what is called shared decision making and
empowering the patient to participate in the process, something doctors
worldwide have trouble doing cause their perception is it will limit their ability
to influence patient decisions. Also, my own experience is it time consuming
to discuss options so docs (commonly) give one or two choices. Another
issue is that frugal choices made by patients limit providers’ income.
“Money Driven Medicine” discusses the crucial question “How much does this
technology actually benefit the patient?”
It also points out the misperception of US medicine being the best in the world.
We have the best technology for catastrophes such as complex surgery and
transplantation, the capacity to provide the most expensive care in short time
wait, yet prevention and caring for patients with common everyday problems
like obesity, hypertension and diabetes, maternal, pediatric and elder care etc,
get less priority.
Some information is at:
http://www.moneydrivenmedicine.org
* Michael in California:
Order your copy of my first book credit, in collaboration with primary author Andrew
Rausch . . . FIFTY FILMAKERS: CONVERSATIONS WITH DIRECTORS . . . order
today by clicking:
http://www.themoviereport.com/50filmmakers
* Ellen in Pennsylvania:
Thanks for putting my offer in your newsletter. So far, 5 people took it Friday!
They will get much value from it.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THE ORIGINAL OFFER:
Click the link below and look for the email from Ellen in the second part
of Section 2:
http://www.blainesworld.net/newsletter/02.01.2010_696.asp
* Ange in Pennsylvania:
How true is this. People really don't get the serving size idea. I think a lot of us need
to be educated on how to read the food label. I went to class where they spent 1.5 hours
on food labels and it was one of the most helpful classes I ever attended as far as watching
what I eat and how much. It goes back to educating us to pay attention to the portions.
Thanks for sending. . . .
Tell Cynthia her mom's meatloaf recipe is similar to what my mom would make except
my mom used meatloaf mix (combo of ground meat, pork and veal) and the bread instead
of matzo. Other than that it was the same. It's a good recipe. It made me remember I
should make a meatloaf --a real one and not one with turkey and savor every bite.
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3. Fact of life
After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says . . .
W T F !
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4. Reviews
A. For some reason, I was not rushing out to see A SINGLE MAN . . . big
mistake on my part . . . when I eventually caught up with it, I was floored
by this tender drama of a British college professor who struggles to find
meaning in his life after the death of his long term partner . . . it's one
of the best films I have seen this past year . . . Colin Firth stars and
received a well-deserved Oscar nomination for his work . . . the
accompanying soundtrack added to my enjoyment of this fine
film . . . rated R.
B. THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE is now out in DVD format . . . my review
from BLAINESWORLD #673 follows:
I'm a sucker for movies about time travel, but that said, I recommend
that you skip THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE . . . by doing so, you'll
save yourself some 1 hour and 47 minutes of time that you can spend
doing something more enjoyable . . . this film, based on the best-selling
book about a love that transcends time , dragged from beginning
to end . . . I just couldn't get into caring about the main characters
played by Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams (normally an actress
who I like), and the production values were about the cheesiest
I've ever seen . . . rated PG-13.
A much better DVD to rent would be THE JOLSON STORY . . . it's
a corny and not-completely true story of Al Jolson, a cantor's son
who started on vaudeville and eventually became one of the biggest
stars of both Broadway and film . . . there are many classic Jolson
songs, including "Mammy" and "April Showers" (actually sung
by him), and I thought Larry Parks was great as the famed
singer . . . nominated for five Academy Awards in 1946; winner
of two . . . not rated, but appropriate for any child over the age of 9.
C. It's too bad that THE BIG PICTURE by Kevin Coupe and Michael
Sansolo wasn't available when I was an undergraduate . . . if it had been,
I could have learned (to quote the subtitle) ESSENTIAL BUSINESS
LESSONS FROM THE MOVIES . . . and if that had been the
case, I probably would have graduated with honors because
this is one fun way to pick up knowledge.
The authors picked a diverse range of films for their book,
ranging from BABE to ROCKY and including such others
as AMADEUS, THE GODFATHER, SEX AND THE CITY
and some 60 others . . . their brief summaries enabled
me to revisit each one in my mind, sometimes for the first
time in over 30 years.
I also liked how they highlighted many great lines, including
this one from HOOSIERS:
* He [the [Coach Norman Dale, played by Gene Hackman] delivers a speech
to his players before the regional finals, telling them that, in his heart, he
has no expectation of winning the game: "If you put your effort and
concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best that you can be,
I don't care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game. In my book
we're gonna be winners."
In addition, though their lessons were easy to digest, they were
thought-provoking too--such as this one taken from THE BIG
PICTURE:
* There's a message in here for business: never underestimate
the importance of surprising your customers. I'm not sure how many
companies say, "Let's find a way to surprise the customer today."
But I think it is always worth doing.
And then there was this gem that Coupe and Sansolo gleaned
from TUCKER:
* It's remarkable to see this movie now, at a time when American car
companies have lost market share, have gone into bankruptcy, and are
struggling to regain a competitive foothold. At one point in the movie
an automobile executive denigrates Tucker's efforts, saying, "A well
run corporation doesn't waste money to research innovations, unless,
of course, keeping up with the competition demands it." That may
explain the problems of the American car business in one sentence.
Upon completing THE BIG PICTURE, I immediately went to Netflix
and added several titles to my queue . . . among them BUTCH
CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID, IN THE HEAT OF THE
NIGHT and THAT THING YOU DO! . . . my only regret is that
it will now be several weeks before I get to see them.
D. Listened to THE GRAPES OF WRATH, performed by
L.A. Theatre Works . . . I hadn't read the book or seen the movie
for far too many years, so this was a great opportunity to reacquaint
myself with John Steinbeck's classic novel.
The cast, led by Jeffrey Donovan and Shirley Knight, was
outstanding . . . it made me feel like they were all the
members of the Joad family who made the trek from the
dust bowl of Oklahoma to the fertile fields of California.
In addition, the original music composed and performed by the Joel
Rafael Band added to my enjoyment of this production.
L.A. Theatre performances never fail to delight . . . THE GRAPES
OF WRATH was no exception . . . I now will check out the website
to see about listening to free broadcasts that are available online.
For more information, please click:
http://www.latw.org/
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5. TV alert
A. THANKS to Tom in North Carolina for telling me about THE RACHEL
MADDOW SHOW . . . her views tend to be liberal, though she
contends that she is not "a partisan" and says that she has "never and still
don't think of myself as an Obama supporter" . . . Monday to Friday
at 9 p.m. on MSNBC
B. BUSINESS MODEL: INSIDE THE SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT
MODEL is a business-minded documentary that explores the financial
side of SI's annual skin issue . . . Friday at 9 p.m. on CNBC.
C. MARY LYNN RAJSKUB takes a break from 24 to appear on the season
finale of JOHN LIVER'S NEW YORK STAND-UP SHOW . . . Friday
at 11 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL.
D. ELEVATOR GIRL is a romantic comedy about an eccentric singleton
stuck between floors with the man of her dreams. . . . TV GUIDE
calls it a "sweet tale" . . . Saturday at 9 p.m. on HALLMARK.
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6. Spielberg's latest project
Steven Spielberg was discussing his new project--an action docudrama
about famous composers.
Nicholas Cage, Steven Segal, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger
were all present. Spielberg strongly desired the box office oomph of these
superstars, so he was prepared to allow them to select whatever composers
they would portray, as long as they were very famous.
"Well," started Cage, "I've always admired Mozart. I would love to play him."
"Beethoven has always been my favorite, and my image would improve if
people saw me playing the piano" said Willis. "I'll play him."
"I've always been partial to Strauss and his waltzes," said Segal. "I'd like
to play him."
Spielberg was very pleased with these choices. "Sounds splendid." Then,
looking at Schwarzenegger, he asked, "Who do you want to be, Arnold?"
So Arnold says . . .
"I'll be Bach."
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7. Websites
A. Here's the commercial that I REALLY would have liked
to seen on this year's Super Bowl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew9cEATPzDE
Instead, in case you missed the commercials that did appear
(or you want to revisit them), please click:
http://superbowlads.fanhouse.com/
Personally, I liked the Betty White ad in the first quarter
and the Leno/Letterman/Oprah spot in the second quarter . . . you'll
also enjoy seeing both the ratings and comments after each
commercial, and if you want to comment, you can do that too.
B. Put your name (or any message) IN THE SNOW!
Go ahead!!! . . . Tell yourself how nice, how great, how strong, how brave
or . . . maybe . . . just how wonderful YOU are . . . then watch the message
as it appears in the snow . . . in your very own name!!
Just click in the following link, put your first name or any message
in the message space. Wait a few minutes after clicking on "submit"
to see your name in the snow.
Cool! Hope it works for you. You can type in any name or message,
and the penguin will begin his/her work.
Sound on . . . click below:
http://www.star28.net/snow.html
C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view
it, please click:
http://www.blainesworld.net
If you'd like to see the reviews of some 872 books that I've read
and usually enjoyed, see "Blaine's Best" on the left and then letter
"O" . . . click the second paragraph.
Currently, I am #360 of Amazon's top 500 reviewers . . . if you'd
like to help me move up in the ranking, here's all that you need to do:
1. Go to the amazon.com website:
http://www.amazon.com
2. At the search engine at the top, type-in some book I recently
reviewed; e.g., DON'T LET AN OLD PERSON MOVE INTO
YOUR BODY by Jim Donovan.
3. Click on my review and read it. If you find it helpful, and
I think you will, respond "YES" when asked that was the case.
4. Thanks!
D. Are you on Facebook? In the unlikely event we have not yet contacted
as friends there, send me an invite by clicking:
www.facebook.com/blainegreenfield
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8. Computer tip
Karen in North Carolina, sharing some tips for when you're on the Internet
(abstracted from DATA SOLUTIONS PLUS):
You can use Google to do math for you. Just go to www.google.com
and type an equation, such as 16+4 and press the Enter key.
Google is also a units-of-measurement and currency converter. Type "liters in a quart,"
for example, and hit Enter.
You can tap the Space bar to scroll down on a Web page one screenful at a time. Hold
Shift and tap the Space bar to scroll back up.
When you're filling in the boxes on a Web page (like City, State, Zip), you can press
the Tab key to jump from box to box rather than clicking the mouse. Add the Shift
to jump through the boxes backwards.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Karen can be reached as follows:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/SEO_Web_AVL
Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karenmazza
Email: klmazza@charter.net
Phone: 828.252.3612
Karen runs "Charlotte's Web Design," a company designed to help
you stand out with web design, SEO and Internet marketing.
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9. Proofreading is a dying art (Part 2 of 2)
* Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
* Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
* Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
* New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
* Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
* Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
* Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
* Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
* And the winner is . . .
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
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10. A quote I like
Better the occasional faults of a Government that lives
in a spirit of charity than the constant omission of a Government
frozen to the ice of its own indifference.--Franklin D. Roosevelt
(1882-1945), 32nd President of the United States
MY TWO CENTS:
My hope is that even if you disagree with the specifics of President
Obama's attempts at health care reform, you agree that change
is needed--especially for the more than 30 million Americans
with no health insurance . . . keep in mind, also, that when
and if we do get such legislation passed, it would be on a par
with Roosevelt’s 1935 Social Security law, and with Lyndon
Johnson’s 1964 Civil Rights bill, and the 1965 Medicare and
federal aid to education laws . . . not such shabby company!
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11. Thought for the day
Valentine's Day card (an oh-so-touching story)
A little boy comes home from first grade and tells his father that
he learned about the history of Valentine's Day. "As Valentine's Day
is for a Christian saint and we're Jewish," he asks, "will God get angry
at me for giving someone a valentine?"
The father thinks for a moment and then says, "No, I don't think God would
get mad. Who do you want to give a valentine to?"
"Osama Bin Laden," the boy says.
"Why Osama ," his father asks in disbelief.
"Well," David says, "I thought that if a little American Jewish boy could have
enough love to give Osama a valentine, he might start to think that maybe
we're not all bad, and maybe start loving people a little bit. And if other kids
saw what I did and sent valentines to Osama, he'd jump with joy. And then
he'd go all over and tell everyone how much he loved them and how he didn't
hate anyone anymore."
The father's heart swells and he looks at his son with newfound pride and joy.
"David, that's the most wonderful thing I've ever heard."
"I know," David says, "and once that gets him out in the open, the Marines
shoot him."
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12. Advance planning department
A. Asheville SCORE, a group I've recently joined, offers some great business
seminars for those in Western North Carolina . . . they're all reasonably priced
and feature topnotch speakers . . . the next one is on Saturday, February 13,
at the AB Tech Enka campus . . . the topic is:
Survival Marketing
Every savvy businessperson knows this: Without sales a business has no financial future.
This seminar is straight from the trenches of real American business experience. It teaches
you how to market your business to success beginning right after the seminar!
Don Sinclair is the speaker. He has 30 years experience in marketing and publishing
newsletters, audiotapes and exercise videos. He spent 15 years as CEO and marketing
chief of a specialty advertising and marketing company, and in recent years, he has
been actively involved in building and marketing websites for SCORE, its clients and
his own ventures.
For more information and/or to register, please click:
http://www.ashevillescore.org/seminars.htm
You can also get information there for upcoming seminars, including the one
slated for February 17 on Basic Internet Marketing.
B. Natalie in Pennsylvania:
FREE events at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, PA:
Monday, February 15 – 12:00 p.m. – Penn 257 – Newtown
Melissa Cornick, award-winning independent journalist whose experience
includes 60 Minutes, Dateline, 20/20 and Nightline will share her experience
of using personal ethics in news reporting and talk about the ethical dilemmas
she confronted in her career.
Thursday, February 18 – 12:30 p.m.- Fireside Lounge and
7:00 p.m. – Gateway Auditorium
Author and filmmaker Byron Motley, son of a Negro League umpire, presents
the history, memories and personal stories of the Negro Baseball Leagues
from his soon-to-be released documentary.
C. Cynthia (see also Section 1A) is offering the following new
program to folks in the Asheville area:
Diets Don't Work: Thin Within Does . . . FREE Workshop Series
Dates: Tuesdays, February 16, 23, March 2, 9, and 16
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Biltmore Lake Clubhouse
Cynthia Greenfield is offering this free workshop series. She personally has
found great freedom from life-long food issues using the book Thin Within
by Judy Wardell and wants to share it with others. The group will meet
5 times as a way of supporting your own personal process.
The book sends you on a 30-day journey of self-revelatory exercises, and is
geared to lead you to the behavior of the much-envied thin person’s mentality.
This inspirational method which allows favorite foods and does not prescribe
a specific food plan is more a way of reshaping the reader’s life than merely
offering a diet. Love, enjoy and accept yourself from day 1 to the rest of your
life as you melt down to your natural size. This course is for people of ALL
sizes who struggle with food issues (whether you are 2 pounds to 200 pounds
overweight).
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE PROGRAM:
Feel free to contact Cynthia at cgreenfield1001@aol or via phone, 828.633.1049.
D. Chip in North Carolina:
I would like to invite you to LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP's WINNING
WORKSHOP: Making the BIG SHIFT: Keys To Thriving in the New
Economy
WHERE: Hilton Hotel – Biltmore Park
$25 per person ($20 per person in groups of 5)
WHEN: Friday, February 26, 2010
7:30 a.m.--Networking Breakfast ($5 cash extra)
8:30-11:45 a.m.--WINNING WORKSHOP
12 Noon-1 p.m.--Networking Lunch with Workshop Leaders ($9.95 extra)
ONE WORKSHOP--THREE KEYS FIVE LEADERS
FOCUS POCUS: A Simple Process for Explosive Results with Adair Cates,
Synergy Shift / author of Live with Intention
CHANGE: The Two Things you Need! with Mary Lynn Manns, UNCA / author
of Fearless Change
NETWORKING: The Key To Unlock Your Potential with Meridith Elliot Powell,
Motion First & John Locke, Mission Healthcare Foundation
Workshop Facilitator Ed Brenegar, Circle of Impact Consultation & Coaching
Register TODAY at:
www.wncleaders.com
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PS. Don't forget that Sunday is Valentine's Day . . . my hope
is that you get to spend it with a loved one and when you do,
please keep in mind the following:
A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
Also, methinks that we all need to pray for the folks affected
by the earthquake in Haiti, as well as for our remaining soldiers
in both Iraq and Afghanistan . . . while we're at it, include those in Israel
and her neighbors who are seeking peace . . . and perhaps most
importantly: Make it a great week, too!
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