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Blaine's Best

BLAINESWORLD
#671
8.10.2009

In this issue:
1. Reflections
2. FYI
3. Wired
4. Reviews . . . JULIE & JULIA, etc.
5. TV alert
6. Polite conversation
7. Websites
8. Computer tip
9. My dear husband
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 had the pleasure of
hosting her brother Alan for a few days on his first visit
to our place in Asheville . . . we had a fun time, showing
him around.

On one day, we went to DuPont State Forest in
Brevard to hike and see the several beautiful waterfalls
that are located there . . . that's the three of us (Alan
is on the left) at the beginning of our trek:
 

For more information about this locale, please click:

http://www.dupontforest.com

We also went into nearby Hendersonville to have dinner
at the Black Rose Public Hose . . . the food was pub-like
(quite good, too) and portions were generous . . . for more
information, please click:

http://www.blackrosepublichouse.com

From there, we went to one of the Monday night Street Dances
that are held throughout the summer . . . when they asked
for volunteers, Cynthia and I actually got up and did some
old-fashioned clogging--or make that, we attempted to do some . . . for
more information, please click:

http://www.historicehendersonville.org

B. Perhaps the high spot of my week was when I journeyed
to Marlborough, MA for the annual conference of the National
Guild of Hypnotists (see also the "Blainesworld Best Award,"
immediately following Section 1D).

I've been to a lot of conferences in my life, but this was by
far the best . . . I actually attended just about every workshop,
including one on the very last day at 3 p.m.

This was the first Guild event I have attended; it certainly won't
by my last.

I learned sooooo much, especially when I got to meet and
learn from such top professionals as Don Mottin . . . that's
me with him at his booth:
 

 
C. At one full-day workshop, I received special certification
in the field of smoking cessation . . . Jacob Blimblich was
the presenter, and he was excellent.

At another workshop, I came up with ideas on how to respond
to folks who have questions about what I'll be doing.

MR. CURIOUS HERE:

I'd be very much interested in your reaction to the
following two statements:

* When asked what I do, I'm thinking of responding:
 
I'm a hypnotist, and I help you lose your baggage without going
to the airport. 

* When asked: Will you make me do something I don't want to
do; e.g., sound like a duck?
 
I would reply: What does a duck sound like?
 
Person would reply: Quack. (Or something like that.)
 
My response: See, you did that . . . and I haven't even hypnotized
you yet!

D. I caught a big break on the van back to Logan Airport . . . my
traveling companion was William Mitchell, who I had heard
(and admired) at one of the sessions . . . he really knows
his stuff, and he was most gracious in sharing many of
his ideas and technique with me . . . my only regret is
that he practices hypnosis and trains students in Illinois . . . if
he were closer, I'm sure I would want to take additional
coursework with him.

MY OFFER REMAINS:

Let me know if you'd like to be hypnotized for smoke cessation, weight
reduction or any other habit you want to kick . . . as you may know, I'm in
the process of becoming a certified hypnotist . . . so  I'm making this FREE
offer . . . (if "up North")  attend a  group session on Tuesday, August 25, 
in Newtown, PA at 6:31 p.m., then a private session . . . (or if in NC) work
with me at a mutually convenient time . . . either way, email me if
interested . . . please use this address: bginbc@aol.com and put
"SPECIAL INVITATION" in subject line.

***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD *****

This week, it goes to Eric Newhall--a member of the Member
Services Department of the National Guild of Hypnotists (see
also Section 1B).

When I was deciding whether to register for the annual conference,
Eric was a big factor in helping me make my decision to attend . . . he
answered all my questions, and I was particularly appreciative of the
fact that he was never pushy.

In addition, I got to meet him personally at the conference and
found him helpful there as well . . . he answered still more
of my questions (about various books and other materials
that were being sold) and, in general, helped make me
excited about becoming a member of this fine organization.

I should also mention that all the other Guild staffers
did an excellent job in handling registration and other details . . . one
other employee, Toni, was most helpful to me when it came
to buying tickets for the various programs.

Should you want more information about the National Guild
of Hypnotists, please click:

http://www.ngh.net/

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2. FYI

Beware if you ever get the following email or text message:
NSFW . . . if you don't know what it means, join the crowd . . . I didn't
either until I clicked:
 
http://netlingo.com/

According to THE NEW YORK TIMES, this is one of the best
online slang sites . . . I agree.

And if you're too lazy to check, NSFW is shorthand for "Not safe
for work" . . . you'll find more than 2,000 other terms there, including:

UG2BK: You got be kidding
GBTW: Get back to work
NMP: Not my problem
PIR: Parent in room
GFTD: Gone for the day
FYEO: For your eyes only
BI5: Back in five minutes
DEGT: Don't even go there

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL ran an excellent article on this
topic on August 5 ("Quick! Tell us what KUTGW means" by Stephanie
Raposo  . . . you can read it for the next seven days by clicking:

http://tinyurl.com/otat8p


FYI, part 2

* I was delighted to read the following article about Natalie Kaye,
my good friend from Bucks County:

http://tinyurl.com/ow7ktd

Even if you don't know Natalie, please read it if you want to be
inspired as to what can be done in life--at any age.

* Howard in Florida:

Among other things, I am an “early adopter” (Amazon’s words, not mine)
of the Kindle reading device from Amazon. In checking books I would like
to have available for download to my Kindle, I came across your review
of Choosing Civility.
 
Anyway, I thought you might find a recent post at my blog “Communicators
& Communications” of particular interest as relates to  Dr. P.M. Forni, and
in a way to the book you reviewed:

http://tinyurl.com/n5hp9e

* Bill in Connecticut (commenting on a name used in a joke
in last week's issue):

Bertha is a female Germanic name, from Old High German bertha
meaning "bright one." It is quite different from nicknames used
to demean someone.

Also, my mother's name.

Sometimes used by prejudiced people as a stereotype.

A prejudice is an implicitly held belief, often about a group of people.
Race, economic class, gender or sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
age and religion are other common subjects of prejudice.

It is my hope that all prejudices will some day be illuminated by the
glaring sun of truth, tolerance, and sensitivity.

MY TWO CENTS:

My apologies to Bill or any other reader if I offended them with the
name that I used in that particular joke . . . it was certainly not
my intent . . . however, that said, I should mention that I did
not come up with the name used in that or any other joke
that I run; i.e., it was used by the original author . . . and I guess
any name could be ridiculed if that was the intent of the original
joke . . . that was not the case here.

* Sally in North Carolina:

I really enjoyed 500 DAYS OF SUMMER. It's a charming movie.

* Cathy in Pennsylvania:
 
We really, really need people to volunteer to staff the table at the Grange
Fair In Penns Park, PA. If you have never been there before please
volunteer your time at the CFPA table and then check out the rest
of the fair. We are providing free parking passes so you don't even
have to pay to get in. You can link to the website here:     

http://www.grangefair.org/
 
The theme this year is abolishing nuclear weapons. We will have some
great handouts for you to give to people as well as pinwheels for the kids. 
They estimate that 60,000 people walk through the fair every year so this
is great exposure for Coalition for Peace Action. We need you to help
spread our message of peace. 
 
We like to have two people at the table at all times if we are able. The shifts
we still need people for are:
 
Thursday August 13 
6 p.m. until closing   
 
Friday, August 14
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to closing      
 
Saturday, August 15  
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to closing
 
Sunday, August 16              
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.        
 
Please consider volunteering your time for this event by
emailing me at: cfpabuxmont1@aol.com.

* Barbara in Pennsylvania:

You did it again! Check it out:
 
Debra Winger and David Keith were also outstanding in this film that has
as fine an ending as you'll ever see . . . rated R. Why didn't you just leave
it at: Debra Winger and David Keith were also outstanding in this
film... rated R

You bring the ending of a really good story into the "beginning" of the film
this way...... I love your recommendations, but the story is ruined a lot of times
when you comment on "the ending" or "you'll be surprised in an area of this
movie." It takes the suspense and throws it out the window!!  I'm waiting
to see what you mean and lose focus!!

*  Maria in Pennsylvania:
 
I read where you use a "No Hassle" card; that to me means Capital One. 
Beware of that card and that company. They can do nasty things if you're late
by hours. I have a friend who really got in a mess with them. She was laid off from
work, so she called them to cancel the card and to work out a payment agreement. 
They told her they don't do that. With interest and penalties (she eventually could
not pay the minimum), they told her the only way to handle the situation was
to increase her limit, thereby increasing her debt!  Others were much more
accommodating--including utilities, and that is saying a lot for PECO and PGW!
 
 Her credit was saved--except for Capital One. 
 
Capital One is also known for checking credit ratings of everyone with good credit. 
Constant checks can lower your credit rating. Consequently,  if there's one
company you want to stop getting offers from, it's them. Beware of suggesting
that card to anyone. 

* Andrew in New England (and Germany, too):

I just wanted to let you know that my book LEISUREVILLE: ADVENTURES
IN A WORLD WITHOUT CHILDREN (Grove Atlantic) has just been released
in paperback with a dandy new cover to boot!
 
MY RECOMMENDATION:
 
Loved this book when I reviewed it in BLAINESWORLD #609 . . . it is a
"must read" for anybody approaching retirement age (or already there) and
who might be thinking of moving into a 55-and-over community . . . I know
it had a big impact on our decision; i.e., not to move into such a
development.

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3.  Wired

The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel microphone, and as
he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the cord
as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord
and nearly tripping before jerking it again. 

After several circles and jerks, a little girl in the third pew leaned toward
her mother and whispered, "If he gets loose, will he hurt us?" 

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4. Reviews

A. JULIE & JULIA  is almost a great movie . . . it's a comedy/
biopic about Julie Child and the woman who attempts to
recreate all her recipes--and blog about them . . . Meryl
Streep is fantastic as Child; methinks she deserve at least another
Oscar nomination for her performance . . . Stanley Tucci, as
always, was great in a supporting role . . . Amy Adams was
cute as Julie; however, her part of the film was just not
as strong as the other part . . . rated PG-13.

B. 17 AGAIN is now out in DVD format . . . my review from
BLAINESWORLD #657 follows:

I've always liked films that ask the question: What would you do if you
got a second chance at life? So I thought I might like 17 AGAIN, given
that its premise had a middle-age guy getting a second chance
to right the big mistake that he made as a kid.

Yet overall, I was disappointed with it . . . although there were a few
funny parts, the whole thing felt contrived . . . and the old guy
(Matthew Perry) who become young (Zac Efron) didn't even
look remotely alike. . . . yet that said, I did like Efron's work--along with
that of Leslie Mann as the Perry character's wife . . . rated PG-13.

C. I'm prejudiced toward Jeffrey Zaslow.

I have been a longtime fan of his articles in THE WALL STREET
JOURNAL. And his previous book, THE LAST LECTURE, was one
of my favorites of the past few years.

So when I read an excerpt from his latest effort, THE GIRLS
FROM AMES, I knew that was something else by Zaslow
that I had to read . . . it's another winner.

This is the touching and true story of 11 girls who were friends
since childhood in Ames, Iowa . . . they all stayed in close contact
as they grew older and with the exception of one girl who died in her 20s,
still remain close friends.

Zaslow, both a husband and father of several daughters, seems 
to "get" these women in a way that surprised me . . . I first wondered
how he, as a guy, could have such insight . . . then as I read
more into the book, I was also surprised that I grew to care
for these women as much as I did.

I was moved by many of the passages in THE GIRLS FROM
AMES, such as when one of the girls left for college:

* Marilyn was near tears. "But you'll be so far away from me."

"No, don't think of it that way," her dad told her. "Here's what we'll do.
We're going to keep you at the end of our fishing line. And if you ever
need anything, you just give a little tug and we'll reel you back in."

Then there was this insight on how the girls were able to stay
as friends:

* The girls are proud that they resist getting into political arguments
or combative philosophical debates. That would defeat one of the
reasons they get together. As Kelly explains: "When I am with them,
I am reduced to someone who simply experiences joy in the moment.
It is like walking into a party where everyone knows each other and
everyone is having fun. My gut aches from laughing when I am with
them. How often do any of us experience exhilarating moments
of happiness? So consider this: Every time I am with these women,
even when mourning brings us together, I am lifted up with joy."

Lastly, toward the end, I was moved by this note that one of
the women went to another when she learned of her cancer:

* I am standing before you and saying with absolute certainty that next
summer we will again climb mountains together. And if you become weary,
I will carry you. When we both start to stumble, our sisters will be there,
walking beside us, ready to catch us and help carry us up that mountain.

As you go through this deeply personal journey, there will not be one
moment when you are alone; not one moment when you are without
unconditional love. We are always with you, Angela, always beside you.

D. Enjoyed the CD program, JUMP AND THE NET WILL APPEAR--written
and read by Robin Crowe.

The author, a speaker, entrepreneur and guitarist, contends that
making a few simple changes will bring about quantum leaps
in our performance . . . he then proceeds to share many
entertaining stories, detailing how he went from a struggling
musician to national recording guitarist.

As a result, I gained an awareness of what Crowe considers
are the keys to being successful:

* The first . . . is to develop great habits.

Among the many other useful tidbits I gained from listening
were these:

* Leave yourself no option to finish what you have started.

* We get satisfaction when we overcome our fears that are holding
us back.

* If you have a powerful goal and a big enough reason why, you will
find a way to accomplish anything you can dream of.

* Define your values and then live by those values.

* When we reach out and share our blessings, we receive the
richest blessing of all--a sense of meaning and purpose during our
stay in this world.

This fine program is available for purchase or rental . . . if you want
to get it, please click:

http://www.achievementlibrary.com/

Above is the tape rental club I belong to; i.e., the Achievement Tape
Library . . . this a great way to hear CDs and/or audio cassette tapes,
view videos, etc.--all for a fraction of what it would cost to buy
them . . . call the head of the firm (Paul Arroyo) directly at
1.800.735.3660 and mention my name . . . that way, you'll be sure
to pay even higher prices . . . NOT.

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5. TV alert

A. THE LOST SON OF HAVNA is a documentary about Red Sox
pitching great Luis Tiant's return to Cuba after 46 years of exile  . . . notes
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, "It is the sounds and images of his
return to Cuba that are most poignant and elevate the film to far more
than a sports documentary." . . . Monday at 10 p.m. on ESPN; repeated
on August 23 at 8 p.m. on ESPN CLASSIC.

B. NEIL DIAMOND--HOT AUGUST has the singer in a Madison Square
Garden concert . . . Friday at 8 p.m. on CBS.

C. WOODSTOCK: NOW AND THEN is a new documentary that,
according to TV GUIDE, is "filled with terrific vignettes, ranging from
comic to tragic--all usually involving drugs--which capture the chaos
and spontaneous musical bliss that a new generation of fans can
only dream about" . . . Friday at 9 p.m. on VH!.

D. MAD MEN has its season premiere on Sunday at 10 p.m. on
AMC  . . . enough said . . . in unlikely event you've never seen the
show before, be there!

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6. Polite conversation

A little old lady was sitting on a park bench in The Villages, a 
Florida over-55 community.

After a few minutes, a man walked over and sits down on the other end
of the bench. Attempting to be polite, the woman asks, "Are you a
stranger here?"

He replies, "I lived here years ago."

"So, where were you all these years?'"

"In prison," he says. 

"Why did they put you in prison?"

He looked at her, and very quietly said, "I killed my wife."

"Oh!" said the woman. "So does that mean . . . you're single?"

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7. Websites

A. To compare travel prices on 13 different websites, your best
might well be the following:

http://tinyurl.com/mvtqmr

Included are Priceline, Travelocity, Orbiz, Hotwire and a whole lot
more . . . but make sure you check fees . . .they often vary and
so, I recently saw a low price--only to find out that it was more
than offset by other, rather hefty charges.

Two other suggestions:

* If you use AOL, check "AOL travel" for some good deals . . . or
if you don't use AOL, click:

http://travel.aol.com/?icid=navbar_Travel

Other service providers offer similar deals.

*Also check individual airlines . . . sometimes, but not always,
you can get great deals--often at the last minute.

B. Imagine taking a picture of your baby every day during his or
her first year--then posting all the pictures on the Internet . . . that's
exactly what Zachery Bir and Amber Smirnow of Richmond, VA
did . . . and the results are delightful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVDXC1dOB9E

Make sure you put your sound on when you view; the accompanying
song is great!

C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view
it, please click:

http://www.blainesworld.net

In case you've stayed awake nights to wonder how many others
visit the above, please check the counter in the lower left
hand corner of the home page.

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8. Computer tip

THANKS TO Ed in West Virginia for keeping me informed
on how to secure my Web browser . . . you can become more
knowledgeable about this topic by clicking:

http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/securing_browser/

I particularly liked the step-by-step instructions that are
provided, along with the accompanying snaps of the computer screen.

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9. My dear husband

NOTE:

The following is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into
a regular workout routine. It is a spin on a similar entry that appeared
in BLAINESWORLD #183. (That one featured the husband,
commenting on his wife's gift.)

Dear Diary,

For my birthday this year, my Husband (the dear) purchased a week
of personal training at the local health club for me.

Although I am still in great shape since being a high school football
cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go
ahead and give it a try.

I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named
Christo, who identified himself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor
and model for athletic clothing and swim wear.

My husband seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The
club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.

MONDAY:

Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well
worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Christo waiting for me. He
is something of a Greek god--with blond hair, dancing eyes and a dazzling
white smile. Woo Hoo!!

Christo gave me a tour and showed me the machines. I enjoyed watching
the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout
today. Very inspiring!

Christo was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already
aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going
to be a FANTASTIC week!!

TUESDAY:

I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Christo
made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air, then
he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I
made the full mile. His rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel
GREAT!! It's a whole new life for me.

WEDNESDAY:

The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter
and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both
pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked
on top of a GEO in the club parking lot.

Christo was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other
club members. His voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning
and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying.

My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Christo put me on the stair
monster. Why the hell would anyone invent a machine to simulate an
activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Christo told me it would help me
get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other sh*t too.

THURSDAY:

A*shole was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin,
cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour
late . . . it took me that long to tie my shoes.

He took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and
hid in the restroom. He sent some skinny bi*ch to find me.

Then, as punishment, he put me on the rowing machine . . . which I sank.

FRIDAY:

I hate that bas*ard Christo more than any human being has ever hated
any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic,
anorexic little aerobic instructor. If there was a part of my body I could move
without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it.

Christo wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you
don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the damn barbells or anything
that weighs more than a sandwich.

The treadmill flung me off, and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher.
Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the
choir director?

SATURDAY:

Satan left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly voice
wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing his voice made me
want to smash the machine with my planner; however, I lacked the strength
to even use the TV remote and ended up catching 11 straight hours
of the Weather Channel.

SUNDAY:

I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and
thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my husband
(the little sh*t) will choose a gift for me that is fun--like a root canal or a
hysterectomy. I still say if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have
sprinkled the floor with diamonds!!!

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10. A quote I like

You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your
lips.--Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774), Anglo-Irish writer, poet
and physician

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11. Thought for the day 

How to Keep Yourself Motivated
by Jim Donovan*

One of the questions I am asked over and over by radio and TV interviewers
and reporters is “How can a person motivate themselves?”

While there are no simple answers to this question--we all develop methods
that work for us--we can use a powerful technique known as leverage.
Archimedes said he could move the world if he had a big enough lever.

In the case of self-motivation, the leverage comes from having completed
a commitment exercise. If you have not yet done this, it’s quite simple.

Choose the particular goal or area of your life in which you need motivation.
Take a page in your journal and write down everything you will gain
by taking the action.

In the case of building your business, your list might include financial
freedom, more time with your family, freedom to live and work wherever
you choose, the opportunity to work from home, the opportunity to do
work that you love, being able to make a difference in people’s lives
and on and on.

Write down as many things as you can think of. List every benefit, reward
and pleasure you will receive from reaching this goal. This is your "carrot."

Next, write down everything you are presently giving up and missing
out on by not already having reached this goal. Things like working
at a job you dislike, being away from your family, not having enough money,
not being able to give your family what they need, always being behind on
your bills, etc.

Write as many negatives as you can. What is the pain you experience
by not having already reached this goal? This is your "stick."

You can use the power of the carrot and stick to motivate yourself to action.
When you feel yourself slacking off or procrastinating, or even if you feel like
giving up, take out your lists and reread them.

These "whys" will remind you why you are doing this in the first place. Tony
Robbins taught us that everything we do is either to gain pleasure or avoid
pain. You can use this pain and pleasure--carrot and stick--exercise to keep
yourself on track.

Keep your eye on the goal and keep reminding yourself why you want it.
Doing this will keep you taking the actions necessary to reach your goals
and live your dreams. Remember, you can reach any goal if you have a big 
enough why.

As my friend, John DiLemme said in the title of his wonderful book, FIND
YOUR WHY AND FLY.

* Reprinted with permission from Jim Donovan, author of HANDBOOK TO
A HEALTHIER LIFE; THIS IS YOUR LIFE, NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL;
and STOP LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK. Jim is also a motivational
speaker and professional coach. A free copy of his inspiring newsletter,
JIM'S JEMS, is available at:

http://www.jimdonovan.com

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12. Advance planning department

A. The Greenfields of Asheville request the pleasure of your company
at the following event:

"Rock-Around-The Lake" 1950's Swing Dance Party
Saturday, August 15, 2009
7-9 p.m.
Biltmore Lake (our development)

Residents Ted and Kimberly Ross will be teaching fun and easy dance
steps to use at this rockin' dance party on the basketball court Saturday,
August 15. (Rain date is August 16.) Please join us for a free dance lesson
in swing and rumba from 7-8 p.m., followed by a 1950's dance party with
some line dancing thrown in for added fun! So put on your sneakers, slick
back your hair and get ready for a hot time rockin' around the lake! 

TO RSVP:

Please send me an email (to bginbc@aol.com) with this in the subject
line: SWING DANCE PARTY.

B. Vilasi in New Jersey:

Possibilities . . . under the stars . . . presents: 

New Orleans Jazz Night!

A fresh air social gathering to meet new people & try new things

Saturday, August 15th

7-11 p.m. (in case of inclement weather,call ahead!)

Location: Experience Nirvana Holistic Wellness Center
95 Barbertown Point Breeze Rd., Frenchtown, NJ
Please see website for directions:

http://www.ExperienceNirvana.com/directions.html

$20 per person includes...
Exquisite ambience, phenomenal food, & open mic
for the passionate amateurs

Open to 21 years. & up; BYOB
RSVP by Wed. Aug. 15th at:
Experience.Nirvana@yahoo.com or 908.996.7536

C. Invite from yours truly:

I'd love to have you join me on Sunday, August 16, at 1 p.m. as
I ask the question:

What's the difference between a left-handed and right-handed pencil?
 
Program description:
 
Come find out the answer to that burning question--and a lot more--as
Blaine Greenfield discusses the topic of "Four-mula 4 Success" . . . the
4 things anybody can do on a daily business that will take no more
than 15 minutes.

Location:

Congregation Beth HaTephia, 43 N. Libert St., Asheville, NC

To RSVP:

Please send me an email (to bginbc@aol.com) with this in the subject
line: AUGUST 16 PRESENTATION.

D. September 9 deadline is rapidly approaching to enter the
Perfect Pitch 2009 competition.

Three entrepreneurs will get the opportunity to pitch their business ideas
to a conference full of venture capital and angel investors, including Sir
Richard Branston.

The top three receive round-trip airfare to LA, a private business
coaching session, opportunity to pitch investors, etc.

For more information, please click: 

http://www.perfectbusiness.com/theperfectpitch/

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PS. Please join me in praying that we soon get our remaining soldiers
back from Iraq and Afghanistan and, also, that peace comes to Israel
and her neighbors. . .  make it a great week, too!

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