BLAINESWORLD
#704
3.29.2010
In this issue:
1. Reflections
2. FYI
3. Been wondering
4. Reviews . . . HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, etc.
5. TV alert
6. Three candidates
7. Websites
8. Computer tip
9. Horseback riding
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 have been discussing how
much time BLAINESWORLD takes to put together each week . . . it
usually takes me anywhere between 10 and 20 hours to knock out
an issue and so, consequently, I have come to the following
decision:
That effective with next week's issue, there will be a yearly
subscription fee of $24 . . . or if you want to save $5, the
two-year rate is $43 . . . you can pay be check or PayPal,
and you haven't figured it out by now, you're the victim
of an April Fool's joke.
I will NOT be charging for this newsletter--at least not anytime
soon . . . however, if you REALLY do feel guilty about reading
it and not paying anything, what you can do is what many
readers already do:
Send an occasional email or two . . . tell me what you like and, also in
those rare instances, what you don't like . . . jokes, websites, reviews,
inspirational stories, quotes, etc. are always welcome, particularly
if you have not seen them circulated widely on the Internet.
My email address remains bginbc@aol.com and if you think what you send
would be good for possible inclusion in BLAINESWORLD, put
that down in your subject line; e.g., FOR POSSIBLE USE or
words to that effect.
B. We spent some time "up North," visiting friends and relatives . . . my
brother Ken and sister-in-law Lavelle hosted us one night for a delicious dinner
at their place in New York City . . . that's us with my grand nephew Julian:
My daughter Risa also joined us, along with her husband
JP . . . she's on the far left in the following picture . . . others
pictured (l-r) include Julian's mom Bettina, Julian and Lavelle's son
Shannon:
Stay tuned for more details about our trip in next week's issue.
C. I can't believe that my experience in Leadership Asheville will soon
be drawing to a close . . . our most recent session involved a field
trip to several Buncombe County locations . . . perhaps the high
spot was the chance to plant some trees . . . that's me in the
middle and classmate Fran Harvey to my right . . . our fearless
leader, Gerry Goetz (president and CEO of Leadership Asheville)
can be seen hard at work on the left:
I especially liked what he wrote to us about the experience:
"I truly believe community leadership work is very similar to planting trees under which
you may never sit and whose shade you may never enjoy.
"According to teacher and author Gloria Burgess, to plant such trees is to be a creative
catalyst for social, cultural, political and ecological change. She observes that at this
unique time in history, our world desperately beckons us to look beyond ourselves and
to see into the heart and humanity of others. At this unique time in our history, each of
us has an unprecedented opportunity to bring forth our signature presence--to be of service
and make the difference only we can make.
"As we move into spring and the trees begin to come alive all around us, I hope you will
continue to reflect on your community leadership legacy."
Something else I liked about our most recent session was the chance to meet
with one of our County Commissioners, David Gantt (who also serves as
Chair of this group) . . . here was his advice for future elected officials:
1. Learn about the organization you want to be a member of.
2. Stay involved in community and volunteer groups.
3. Don't wait to be asked.
4. Be honest and stay with the facts.
5. Don't go negative.
6. Enjoy and believe in what you do.
7. Get involved when you have time to devote to it.
8. Have friends that help you keep your priorities straight.
D. I had another interesting Citizen Police Academy class, this time run by
Lt. Gary Gudac . . . he got us really thinking what being a police officer
is all about, especially when he told us that his ultimate goal (and that
of anybody else he works with) is "to get home safely."
In addition, he led a sobering discussion on defensive tactics and the use
of force . . . he said that if an officer gets in a fight, he or she has to realize
that "the other side has no rules" . . . what he had to say and show
us in several videos was eye-opening, to say the least.
***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD *****
This week, it goes to Shiva Pathak--a salesperson
with Verizon Wireless in Lynbrook, NY.
Cynthia and I recently needed new phones . . . Shiva
made the process as painless as it could be, and we found
him both helpful and friendly . . . we were also impressed
at what a fine job he did assisting us, given that it was only
his fourth day working with the company.
We particularly appreciated the fact that he made sure our phones
were working before we left the store, and he also made it a point
to patiently answer our many questions.
Although we spent most of our time with Shiva, we were
also impressed with the assistance we received from
Bella Bhushan, another salesperson, and John Albrecht, the
store manager.
If you're on Long Island, you won't go wrong by stopping
by this location . . . the address is 677 Sunrise
Highway, Lynbrook, NY; phone: 516.536.5588.
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2. FYI
Barbara in Pennsylvania recently wrote to me with this comment:
I think you will like this email, huh?
These links are fantastic. If you click on your congressman's name, you will
get a list of the benefits of the health care reform bill for your district--down
to the number of people who are uninsured in your district, the number of
seniors, etc. Spread the word.
For a state-by-state breakdown, please click:
http://dpc.senate.gov/dpcdoc.cfm?doc_name=sr-111-2-41
Or if you'd prefer to look at how things will be for you in your Congressional
district, please click:
http://tinyurl.com/yzxf3nf
MY TWO CENTS:
Barbara, as she often does, called it right; i.e., I did like this email. Much.
I then forwarded it to one friend who replied, "I'd like to see the
other side's viewpoint." Me, too, and so I asked her to send
me such information. To date, she hasn't sent me anything.
But hey, as always, I'm open to the fact that there are two sides
to every story or issue--if not a lot more . . . if you can find me specific
facts as to how the health care reform bill is going to make your
state or Congressional district worse off, please do share these
with me.
Also, please keep an open mind on what's out there with respect
to this whole issue . . . there can be differences of opinion, and
that can be healthy too . . . we just need to keep smiling, which
leads me express my THANKS to Jeff in Pennsylvania for a
great story that I found funny whether you're a Republican or
Democrat. (See also Section 9.)
FYI, part 2
*Ange in Pennsylvania (with a REQUEST FOR HELP):
Please sponsor me for the Arthritis Walk on May 2. You can do so
by visiting my website at:
http://merceraw.kintera.org/angelamaffei.
My sister and a very dear friend have been diagnosed with arthritis and
both have gone through numerous procedures to try and relieve this
crippling disease. It's heartbreaking to see a healthy body being
twisted with the effects of arthritis. You might know a loved one, a friend
or co-worker who has been afflicted with arthritis and see firsthand what
this disease can do to a body. Your generous donation will go to research
and development so we can stop the ravages of arthritis. Thank you in advance
for your help and for supporting the Arthritis Walk.
* Check out my friend Suzanne's new blog page for lots of good real
estate information:
http://www.asheville4seasons.com/blog/
* CONGRATULATIONS to Sally in North Carolina on her new store . . .come see Once More
Decor at Sweeten Creek Antiques, 115 Sweeten Creek Rd. in Asheville. Take the first aisle
on the right to the 6th booth on the left. Many items are on SALE: 20-30% OFF!
* For a great article on fishing written by my friend George in Pennsylvania, please click:
http://www.buckscountyherald.com/~Five%20do-now%20tasks.pdf
* Alyson in Colorado:
Our nasty MC provider just pulled a fast one involving hidden fees, and we
got so ticked off. Shopping around now. We are business members of Costco
so will definitely look at the Amex offer. If in passing you learn anything more,
we'd appreciate hearing about it. That and more pictures of you lovebirds.
* Joe in Nevada with an interesting article on focusing your strengths for success:
http://tinyurl.com/y9ew9dp
* Vilasi in New Jersey:
I am on an interesting but determined mission.
I am looking for a “soulmate” for my friend Esta Singer. She is 46 and
is ready to walk down the aisle on her dad’s arm.(Her dad is more than ready!)
Her dad, Papa Singer, is being treated for an aggressive thyroid cancer.
Time is of essence and so I decided to use the Indian way to find my friend,
a Jewish husband. We (the Indians) are direct, we ask everyone, we are
unapologetic about our lists and screen the candidates(!) before introductions
which makes it fair for both parties and eliminates ambiguities about intentions
and personalities. So I have written a “small” commentary on what I know
about her.
I hope that each of my friends can think and send it to their friends and
acquaintances in their community who may know someone they
think matches.
Should you want to see Esta's ad and/or picture, your best bet is
to contact me via email . . . I can be reached at
vilasi.venkatachalam@gmail.com.
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3. Been wondering
Doctors say that 7 out of 10 Americans suffer from hemorrhoids.
Does that mean the other 3 enjoy them?
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4. Reviews
A. If you're in the mood to laugh, catch HOT TUB TIME MACHINE . . . just
don't expect anything very profound from this comedy about three guys
who have become bored with their adult lives . . . so they go away for
a crazy night of drinking in a ski resort hot tub and what do you know,
they wake up in the year 1986 . . . there, they get the chance to
change their futures . . . John Cusack, Rob Corddy and Craig
Robinson were all fine in the leading roles, and they had you
rooting that life could be better for each of them . . . .rated R.
B. BROTHERS is now out in DVD format . . . my review from
BLAINESWORLD #688 follows:
Do try to see BROTHERS, a powerful drama about two brothers . . . one
of them gets sent to Afghanistan and when his plane is shot down, he
is presumed dead . . . I'm still revisiting in my mind some of the scenes
from the film . . . they'll live with me for quite some time, as will the performances
by both Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal in the leading roles . . . though
not specifically an anti-war film, I do think that if you see it, you'll rethink
the wisdom of sending even one American soldier to war in any
foreign country . . . rated R.
C. Alex Ong is not a medical doctor . . . in addition, he had
been obese for 20 years of his life . . . but he managed
to change things around, naturally, with the help of
some formulas he developed and shared in his
informative book MIND YOUR WELLNESS.
Much of what he writes about you may have heard
elsewhere, but the author breaks down the information
so that it really hits home . . . he also provides many
useful suggestions, such as this one for dealing with
cravings:
* If your craving is so bad that you can't resist junk food after dinner,
do this:
1. Drink two full glasses of water.
2. Eat one portion of fresh fruit (apple, banana, grapes, or orange)
3. Then eat your junk food
Typically, after you finish your two portions of water and one portion
of fresh fruit, your craving for junk food will be reduced, because your
stomach is now filled with the really good stuff instead of junk food. Even
if you still crave for junk food, the portion of junk that you will eat will be
limited because you are already full!
I also liked how Ong urged you to take a look at your plate
after you finish your meal:
* Notice that when you order a healthier meal such as baked fish,
steamed vegetables, and the like, washing dishes is easier to do! But when
you order deep fried or cheesy food, after you finish your meal, the leftover
residue is often very sticky, greasy, and harder to clean. In addition, try
putting a few pieces of ice from your soda on your greasy plate and see
what happens. The leftover grease or oil will harden and turn into saturated
fat almost instantly.
Can you imagine the same thing happening inside your stomach?
If it is going to take a longer time for you to wash off that grease from your
plate, that same grease will stay in your stomach longer and it will require
great efforts for your stomach to digest!
Perhaps most importantly, Ong points out why better eating is
so important . . . not only will it improve your health, give you more
energy, boost confidence and reduce pain, but it will also have an impact
on others:
* If you are overweight or have poor eating habits, it will be hard for your
kids not to follow your poor eating habits. "Children don't do as you say,
they do as you do." Eat light and healthy, and your children will enjoy
the positive effects of your role modeling. And their children will follow
in their footsteps. You will leave a lasting legacy!
MIND YOUR OWN WELLNESS so impressed me that I'm now going
to share it with some friends who need to do the same . . . besides,
it's better than me having to nag them!
D. My friend John in Pennsylvania made my day recently when
he sent me FAREWELL & FANTASIES, a 3 CD collection
of songs sung by Phil Ochs . . . as many might know, Ochs
is a close second (to the Turtles) in terms of my list
of favorite entertainers.
All totaled, there are 53 songs--all sung by Ochs . . . included
are such classics as "Love Me, I'm a Liberal," "I Ain't Marching
Anymore" and "Outside of a Small Circle of Friends."
However, what made this such a great gift for me was the fact
that it included a biography of his life, as well as many
pictures . . . also, there were extensive notes about each
song, that featured such tidbits as the following:
* [about "There But for Fortune"]
This may be the best-known of Phil's songs, thanks to the Joan
Baez rendition that reached the BILLBOARD Top 50 and went
Top 10 in England, but many do not recognize it as an Ochs
composition. An intimate meditation on the vagaries of fate,
"There But for Fortune" reveals a certain humility and tenderness,
not the first qualities one associates with an Ochs song. Yet
only does this song capture those feelings beautifully,
it does so as an explicitly political song. Phil may have been setting
salt for uncharted waters artistically at this time, but he never let us
lose sight of the man at the helm.
I was saddened when I learned in 1976 that Ochs died when
he committed suicide . . . listening to his work made me
realize what a loss that was for all of us.
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5. TV alert
A. LIVE FROM ABBY ROAD featured the former Cat Stevens
(now Yusuf Islam) performing . . . Friday at 8 p.m. on SUNDANCE.
B. There's a new hospital drama, MIAMI MEDICAL, that I'll view
initially because of its star: the always watchable Jeremy
Northam . . . premieres Friday at 10 p.m. on CBS.
C. Though I'm not a real big college basketball junkie, I'll be
watching the Final Four in the NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
on Saturday at 6 p.m. on CBS . . . I could be wrong (and probably
will be), but I'm predicting that the winner will be the team
that wins the West Virginia vs. Duke game at 8:47 p.m., and I'm
choosing Duke to take it all on Monday night.
D. The women's Final Four airs on Sunday at 6 p.m. on ESPN
and concludes on Tuesday . . . I'll be watching to see if Connecticut
can win two more games and the title, en route to a winning
streak that could well stretch to 78 games by the beginning
of next season . . . the real question is whether this team
can then surpass the UCLA men's team record
of 88 consecutive wins.
FOR THE REST OF THE STORY:
Read this excellent article on what happens when a college
team doesn't win:
http://tinyurl.com/ybcjahy
There's a great quote in it from Royce Waltman, shortly after he was
fired as the coach at Indiana State:
“If you get fired for cheating, you can get hired right back again,” he said.
“If you get fired for losing, it’s like you've got leprosy, so young coaches
need to bear that in mind. Cheating and not graduating players will not
get you in trouble, but that damn losing . . . "
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6. Three candidates
Three candidates graduate from the Philadelphia Police Academy:
an Italian, a Jew, and an Irish fellow. They are told they will meet
with a captain to get their assignments.
When they meet with the captain, he tells them he will meet with each
individually to ask a question that will help with their assignments.
He asks Lou, the Italian fellow: "Who killed Jesus Christ?"
Lou replies, "We all know the Jews killed Christ."
The captain thinks, "Oh, boy. I can't send this guy to Northeast Philly
because the Jews there would never accept him."
He then asks the Jewish guy, Ben, the same question. This time the
response is: "The damn Romans killed Christ."
The captain again thinks that he can't send this man to South Philly
with the Italian population.
Finally, he calls in Sean, the Irish fellow and asks him the question. Sean
rubs his chin, then rubs his cheek, obviously in deep thought. After 40
minutes the captain tells Sean to go home, think about the answer, and
he'll talk with him the next day.
When Sean goes home, his wife asks, "How was the first day on the
force?"
Sean says, "It was great, hon. The men and women are really
great to work with and the captain is a real nice guy. But there only
one thing that bothers me. It's my first day on the job, and they
already have me working on a murder case."
SPECIAL THANKS to Tom in Pennsylvania:
He told me the above, as only he can; i.e., with fantastic accents . . . and
was then gracious enough to type it up for me.
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7. Websites
A. Ever hear of Patrick Hughes? If not, please view this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qTiYA1WiY8
It's guaranteed to make you feel grateful for all that you do have!
B. Even if you don't think you are interested in "the future
of book publishing," please click:
http://tinyurl.com/ydyo2ka
What's neat about this website is that it applies to so many
other things that are happening in our daily lives . . . the
key: How you view any particular situation! (Make sure you play
it through the end.)
C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view
it, please click:
http://www.blainesworld.net
If you're new to the website and want to see what it's all about, read what's
in the box at the very top of the homepage.
D. Are you on Facebook? In the unlikely event we have not yet contacted
as friends there, please feel free to send me an invite by clicking:
www.facebook.com/blainegreenfield
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8. Computer tip
Spam seems to be getting worse lately, so heed this warning
from the old HILL STREET BLUES show: Be careful out there.
Here are three recent examples that have come to my attention:
* Something with the subject line "Hi" that came from several
folks that I knew.
Then there was a bogus website in the bottom of the email.
I was pretty sure that this was garbage, in that there was no
other message in either the subject line or the body of the email.
When you write me or others, always give more information.
* Another subject line "Hi" contained an invitation to something
known as the Live Health Club.
The two different individuals who sent me these invites knew nothing
about them, nor the Live Health Club . . . furthermore, if you ran
your mouse over both the accept and reject buttons, you'll see
that it goes to the same website--further proving this is garbage.
For more information, please click:
http://www.fi-magazine.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4581
* Something with "no subject" in the subject line.
This, too, had a bogus website in the bottom of the email.
The tipoff was the fact that there was nothing in the subject
line . . . I make it a point to never respond to such emails. By
the same token, if I see "FW" in the subject line, I rarely respond.
TO PREVENT THESE TYPE THINGS FROM HAPPENING:
1. Don't respond to email unless you know exactly what you are
responding to and who it is from. If not sure, email back the person
directly.
2. When you send out email, make sure you use the "blind copy"
option; i.e., so you don't show everybody's email address. This is
nobody else's business and all you are doing is give spammers more
email addresses to use.
3. Beware of "unsubscribe" options. Unless they come from a legitimatize
course, all they do is give spammers the indication that you'll respond
to anything you are sent. Thus, you go on an even more valuable list; i.e.,
a sucker's list.
4. Avoid Facebook invites to subscribe to various applications. Doing so
often allows access to your address book, something you want to avoid
like the plague.
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9. Can you help me?
A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered
her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him,
"Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him
an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."
The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, "You're in a hot air balloon,
approximately 30 feet above a ground elevation of 2346 feet above sea level.
You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 4909
minutes west longitude."
She rolled her eyes and said, "You must be a Republican."
"I am," replied the man. "How did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct,
but I have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm still lost. Frankly,
you've not been much help to me."
The man smiled and responded, "You must be a Democrat."
"I am," replied the balloonist. "How did you know?"
"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are or where you're going.
You've risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made
a promise that you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve
your problem. You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met,
but somehow, now it's my fault."
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10. A quote I like
Fess Parker (1924-2010), American film and television actor best
known for his 1950s portrayals of Davy Crockett and his late 1960s
portrayal of Daniel Boone, posted his on his website shortly before
his recent death:
“Some of you may have surmised that the last year or so have been
a little rough on me healthwise. Even as I write this, I happen to be
in the very capable hands of the team at Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital
in Santa Barbara. I can assure you that I am in no great danger; in fact,
I haven't felt as good as I do today in quite some time. I appreciate
your emails and letters very much . . . thank you for taking the time to write.
“As a bonafide octogenarian I can tell you that with each passing day,
your family will become more and more important to you. Work at those
relationships and make the time to spend time with those you love. I can
assure you that you won't be sorry.”
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11. Thought for the day
Hope
Join hands across the world. Join hearts across the world.
Put aside differences.
Appreciate that we are all beings of love wanting love and needing love.
Look at each other with love and hope, note with hate and despair.
Do not judge, just accept.
Wrap positive thoughts around each other for comfort and warmth. Come
out of the cold and dark to the sunlight of hope.
Grow with vibrations of peace and spread them to everyone.
Strength comes when wisdom is gained. Every path leads to a solution.
It is an inspiration to help all to the path where inner peace resides.
Love is a powerful word that needs to be heard and felt my many. Many have
been on a hard-traveled road. There is hope for all beings. The beacons
of the light of love bring hope to those who have no hope at all.
To see souls reach and feel their own inner strength and harmony is love
in itself. Faith is a starting place.
Gentleness will occur on all levels. A peaceful approach to achievement
will be everlasting.
Attainment to one's purpose will unfold with every step and every breath taken.
Be a transmitter of love and hope will occupy your heart.
SOURCE:
ANGEL PRAYERS by Sally Sharp
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12. Advance planning department
A. New Jersey/Pennsylvania events:
* Screening of film, THE NEW PART METROPOLIS, a two-part
documentary about America's "first" suburbs and the crisis these
suburbs will be facing. A panel discussion will follow.
Tuesday, April 6 at 12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge at Bucks County
Community College
* How to Win at the Furniture Store: End Buyers Remorse, Get
What You Love & Stay On Budget
Teleseminar on Thursday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m.
FREE to BLAINESWORLD readers . . . for details, see this email from
Donna Hoffman (the talented person running the above):
Let me add that I'm also waiving the registration fee for my May and June
teleseminars as well . . . just go to my website:
www.interiorsbydonnahoffman.com/seminars
and click on "Register." Use the coupon code "SPRING" to waive the
registration fee. You'll get an automatic response with the information
you'll need to connect to the call.
Any questions, please message me or email my assistant, Alison at
alioxman@optonline.net.
* Come help us celebrate the publication of Carol Denker's new book
AUTUMN ROMANCE: STORIES AND PORTRAITS OF LOVE AFTER 50.
Wednesday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Philadelphia's Central Library
Meet the author, the book designer, some of the wonderful photographers.
Five of the couples featured in the book will be Guests of Honor, including
my good friends Ivan and Natalie (who are also featured in the book).
For more information, please click:
http://tinyurl.com/yaqzsae
* 11th annual Media Day Forum at Bucks County Community
College on Wednesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. . . . for more information,
please click:
http://www.bucks.edu/journalism/mediaday2010.htm
* The Actors’ NET of Bucks County continues its fourteenth season
with a staging of Eugene O’Neill’s stunning masterwork, A MOON
FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN. In 1920s Connecticut, sly Irish farmer Phil Hogan
plots with his homely daughter, Josie, to have her seduce their boozy friend
and landlord, James Tyrone, who inherited the farm but struggles as a stage
actor due to his debauched lifestyle. Directed by Cheryl Doyle. Starring
Kyla Marie Mostello as “Josie Hogan,” Chuck Donnelly as “James Tyrone”
and Joe Doyle as “Phil Hogan.”
Featuring Eric Wishnie as “Mike Hogan” and Matthew Whiteside as “Mr.
Harder.” Set, sound and costume design by Cheryl Doyle. Lighting design
by Andrena Wishnie. Admission, $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and
$10 for children under 13. Rated PG-13.
April 16-May 2, 2010.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
The Morrisville Heritage Center, 635 North Delmorr Avenue (Route 32),
Morrisville, PA 19067.
To reserve: Call The NET box office at 215-295-3694 or email
actorsnet@aol.com.
B. North Carolina events:
* In support of Small Business Week, SCORE is offering this seminar:
Search Engine Optimization
Tuesday, April 20 from 11 a.m.-Noon
Free
Location: Federal Building on Patton Avenue (must present Photo Identification
& go through Security)
Presenter: Don Sinclair
This seminar is designed for those already in business who have websites
or are contemplating developing one. The seminar will discuss the ins
and outs to get the most out of search engines that drive people
to your website.
* Thursday, May 6 in the evening/HOLD THIS DATE
Yours truly will be presenting on "Positioning: Differentiating
Yourself from the Competition."
Locate: A-B Tech (Enka campus)
Details to follow.
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PS. It's that time of year again; i.e. to join me in celebrating all
holidays . . . you get more great food that way and, also, get
to spend time with friends and loved ones . . . so my hope
is that you get to have a Happy Passover and/or a Joyous
Easter . . . in addition, while doing so, make sure you get
to eat some chocolate-covered macaroons for the former
holiday and chocolate-covered Easter bunnies for the latter one.
(YUM!)
Methinks that we also 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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