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BLAINESWORLD
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8.31.2009 In this issue: 1. Reflections 2. FYI 3. Cooperation 4. Reviews . . . INGLORIOUS BASTERDS, etc. 5. TV alert 6. State of the art 7. Websites 8. Computer tip 9. Frantic 10. A quote I like 11. Thought for the day 12. Advance planning department _________________________________________________________ 1. Reflections A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I had a rare week apart when I had to go "up North" to attend an In-Service Day meeting at Bucks County Community College . . . I think it was a waste of my time and money, especially given the fact that I'm just teaching one online Creativity course this fall . . . my thinking is that there should be an online option for such meetings, especially for faculty members living out of town . . . but despite several attempts on my part to arrange such an option, none was made available. B. Yet all was not lost because I also used the time to complete the hours needed for my hypnosis certification from the National Guild of Hypnotists . . . I did so by running two group stress reduction/ self-hypnosis sessions, attended by 23 folks, and then was able to schedule seven individual appointments to help with such problems as smoking cessation, weight loss and conscious eating. THE OFFER REMAINS: Just like I did when in Bucks County, I'm willing to work with you--particularly if you live anywhere near the Asheville, NC area--to help you kick any habit you want to break . . . as you may have heard me say, I can help you lose your luggage without going to the airport. I'm still not charging anything for this service . . . my only expectation is that, in return, you'll give me 100% effort toward meeting whatever goal you set for yourself. C. I did get to grab a dinner with my daughter Risa and her husband JP at Michael's Restaurant, a diner located at 2991 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ; 609.530.1681 . . . the food there is both plentiful and reasonably-priced . . . . also, I got to squeeze-in two visits with my favorite chiropractor, Dr. Wendy Attadgie: http://attadgiechiropractic.com/index.php She is the absolute BEST, as is her massage therapist Dana Pringle . . . hey, you just know that if I was going to get an adjustment, I was also going to get myself a massage--and I did that two separate times. I even managed to catch a show with my friends Natalie and Ivan: DANGEROUS CORNER . . . it's a psychological drawing-room thriller that was well-performed by the Langhorne Players . . . George Hartpence, as always, was excellent in one of the starring roles . . . his wife, Carol Thompson, also shined . . . do catch it if you can; it runs through September 12 . . . for more information, please click: http://www.langhorneplayers.org D. MR. CURIOUS HERE: Do you text while driving? I sincerely hope NOT, but if you do or know somebody who engages in this practice, please click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rdV9ADjpcg
What about using your cellphone while driving? I've come to the conclusion, somewhat belatedly, that using a cellphone while driving can be equally distracting . . . to see for yourself, please click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAlLZD2LrC8
Think of the above clip when you next look down to pick up your phone, dial a number, take a call, etc. . . . headsets help--but not when it comes to taking your eyes away from the road. ***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD ***** This week, it goes to Staci O'Brien--an Independent Agent representing Aflac (American Family Life Insurance Company of Columbus). When Bucks would inexplicably not allow me to use a room for the hypnotism sessions mentioned in Section 1B, Staci stepped forward--at the request of her mom--and graciously offered the use of her office . . . this meant that she had to come in and then stay around for some three hours until the last person had left . . . in addition, Staci helped with the recruiting efforts, personally inviting some of her friends and coworkers to attend. Staci, by the way, is now wearing another hat for Aflac; she's a Coordinator in Training . . . I can see why she's moving up the ladder there . . . she's a real people person, interested in helping others. If you'd want to contact her with questions about Aflac, the company that sells insurance for daily living to help you and your family with unexpected expenses, she can be reached at 267.251.3151. Or via email: staci_obrien@us.aflac.com. Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 2. FYI If you want to declutter your home or office, consider donating any unwanted books to Better World Books. When you do so, you'll be promoting global literacy in the process. You even get a prepaid shipping label for three or more books. The company then resells them online and proceeds go to help nonprofit literacy and education charities. To date, Better World Books had contributed $6.6 million to charity. If any book can't be sold, it is simply sent directly to one of five main partners: Books for Africa, Room to Read, Worldfund, the National Center for Family Literacy or Invisible Children Inc. Or if you're simply looking to trade-in your old books for new reading material, then check out Bookins Inc., which enables you to swap your dusty, neglected novels for any of 500,000 books or 30,000 DVDs from other people across the country. Cost in only $4.49 for shipping items you receive (those you send out are free), and everything’s done through a centralized warehouse. For more information, visit either: www.bookins.com
FYI, part 2 * Kevin in Pennsylvania: I'm writing to let you know that Ginny is doing very well at Neshaminy Manor Home (NMH) in Doylestown. She enjoys every day and walks and smiles with everyone. Although it was difficult to make the move from our home of 25 years to NMH, we've had the best possible outcome. The staff is so loving and caring for her. In honor of Ginny's phenomenal care and to aid and support the on-going efforts of the activities at NMH, I am pleased to invite you to attend and/or donate to their annual Alzheimer's Awareness Walk. It's a loop around the facility,and I will be there and many of the residents, their families and friends. It's unknown whether we'll be able/want to get Ginny out to participate, but that will be something we face that day. WHEN? Saturday September 20th, 2009: Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and after a brief stretch, it's off to the races for a loop around the building. Probably will end by 11:30 a.m. Rain or shine. DONATE? If you wish to join me and make a small or large donation to their great effort and support the continued activities they provide: Please send a check made out to NESHAMINY MANOR to me (Kevin Jameson) at PO Box 431, Doylestown, PA 18901. I will bring it along with me at the event. Thank you
in advance! Feel free to call me anytime if you want to visit with Ginny or talk about anything! With Love and Regards, Kevin . . . 215.345.6676 * Jo in Pennsylvania (with a REQUEST FOR HELP): I have a question for you and fellow newsletter readers (if you don't mind). My sister-in-law was in an auto accident. After 30 some days, she's home from the hospital (health coverage says time's up) and doing outpatient rehab. I think I had sent you the website that Jonson and I put together to help organize fundraising efforts. Anyway, there's more details there: http://www.friendsofcherylsanderford.org/ The question is about buying private health insurance. Brian (my brother) sent this to family today . . . If anyone knows of a good (cheap with good benefits) private insurance option let me know. I've seen some of the ones on TV and online, but they are not really insurance, more like discounts. Do you have any leads on that, and if not, would you mind inquiring? I would REALLY appreciate it. Their insurance is about to run out. and she still has a long road of therapy ahead. * Floyd in Pennsylvania: I can say one thing: Every time I read your column, I find ways to cheat on any diet I was ever thinking of . . . LOL. I think if I'm ever through or near your area, I'll be trying more than one place to eat. MY TWO CENTS: I do eat out with Cynthia quite often, but whenever we do or when we're eating home for that matter, we tend to watch what we eat . . . we often split meals in half, so that we can take a portion for another meal . . . we almost always order dressings and sauces on the side . . . we always refuse the bread tray . . . and I only have ice cream now once a week as a "special treat." * Scott in Pennsylvania, continuing to amaze me with finding so much FREE stuff out there: Free Subscription to Drive Performance http://driveperformance.subaru.com/Subscribe/Default.aspx
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* Michael in Nevada (on the subject of PAWN STARS, the TV show): Every morning I work out in the same gym as Rick, the"blue collar historian" co-owner of the pawn shop. I hear some of the stories he tells on the show. He also graduated from the school of Hard Knox. * Dana in Pennsylvania: Saw TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE. It was pretty good, but not great . . . not THAT bad, though! * Linda in North Carolina (on THE MASTERY OF LOVE): That good, huh? And the FOUR AGREEMENTS is not a "Christian" book? ANSWERS: Yes. No. (It is a spiritual book that would be of interest to virtually any reader.) * Mel in Colorado: What also should have been included in that book [MASTERY] is another helpful rule: What other people say about you, is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS! Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 3. Cooperation At one point during a game, the coach called one of his 9-year-old baseball players aside and asked, "Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?" The little boy nodded in the affirmative. "Do you understand that what matters is whether we win or lose together as a team?" The little boy nodded yes. "So," the coach continued, "I'm sure you know, when an out is called, you shouldn't argue, curse, attack the umpire or call him a pecker-head. "Do you understand all that?"Again the little boy nodded. He continued, "And when I take you out of the game so another boy gets a chance to play, it's not good sportsmanship to call your coach a dumb a*s, is it?" Again the little boy nodded. "Good," said the coach. "Now go over there and explain all that to your grandmother." Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 4. Reviews A. INGLORIOUS BASTERDS is up there with the best films I've seen so far this year (along with 500 DAYS OF SUMMER) . . . it is director Quentin Tarantino's revisionist look at how a group of Jewish soldiers engage in targeted acts of retribution against the Germans in World War II . . . there's humor, suspense, great dialogue and outstanding performances from Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent and Diane Kruger; however, it's Christopher Waltz who steals just about every scene he's in . . . if he is not nominated for an Oscar, I would be both surprised and disappointed . . . be forewarned that there is a good amount of violence, but please don't let that deter you . . . rated R. B. THE SOLOIST is now out in DVD format . . . my review from BLAINESWORLD #656 follows: Cynthia and I had been seeing coming attractions for THE SOLOIST for months and couldn't wait to see it . . . the film, based on a true story about a homeless man with amazing musical talent who is befriended by a newspaper columnist, looked like it couldn't miss being a winner . . . sad to say, when we did get to see it this past week, our reaction was one of disappointment . . . we found it watchable, in large part because of the performances of Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. in the two main roles . . they were fine, but overall, THE SOLOIST just didn't register with us . . . we weren't as moved by it as we had both hoped and thought we would be . . rated PG-13. C. Joseph Finder writes corporate thrillers (PARANOIA, POWER PLAY, etc) as well as any author today . . . his latest, VANISHED, is no exception. It is the story of Nick Heller, a tough and smart investigator with a private intelligence firm, who is asked to help find his estranged brother . . . he does so, largely to keep his brother's son and wife alive. From page 1, the story speeds along at a pace that kept me turning pages . . . along the way, I really began to feel for the main characters--a fact that made the book even more interesting than books of a similar nature. In particular, Finder's use of dialogue keeps things moving along . . . and even had me smiling at times, for example as exemplified by these passages: * You call that music?" I said. Just like old farts have been saying to teenage kids for generations. I imagine Mozart's dad said something like that, too. * "Marriage is great--for some people. I just don't think it's in my skill set." * My brother and I used to tell a joke when we were kids that went something like this: Hey, did you hear PLAYBOY just came out with a magazine just for married men? Yep. Every month, the centerfold's exactly the same woman. The chase for those responsible for the disappearance of Nick's brother had me wondering what would happen until the very satisfying conclusion of VANISHED. I only wonder how Finder will top this effort, which is the first in a proposed series about the main character. D. A good friend had been touting Marshall Sylver for several months . . . she kept telling me how his programs were excellent, and that I should listen to them. So I finally broke down and just finished PASSION, PROFIT & POWER--written and read by Sylver . . . and in doing so, I found out that my friend was right: the author (also a well-known hypnotist) has many good ideas that can be applied to just about any profession. This particular effort is subtitled "A SUBCONSCIOUS REPROGRAMING SYSTEM TO HELP YOU CREATE THE RLEATIONSHIPS, MONEY AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING THAT YOU DESERVE NOW! . . . in large part, it is the subconscious part that makes it so valuable . . . Sylver first presents the ideas, then helps you learn them by showing you how self-hypnosis can be utilized for this purpose. Among the useful tidbits I gained from listening were these: * If you're the one who notices you're in the middle of a disagreement, it's your responsibility to get things back on track when you know they're off. * The key question to ask yourself--to know you're in a healthy relationship--is whether you are getting more in your life because of the relationship than you would get if you were out of it. * Another great way to gain rapport with someone else is to get them talking about themselves. * Regarding habits, it usually takes 21 days to form on. . . . To change a habit, you must first tell yourself that it's already done. Affirm the change is occurring in the present. * The are three massively effective programming words to plunge from your vocabulary to get more of what you want: try, attempt and but. * Also avoid "whimp" words: hope and if. The accompanying workbook is excellent, as are the exercises that are contained in it . . . my favorite one had you think about and then write down "your perfect day of work." Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 5. TV alert A. Boxing fans will want to catch MAYWHEATHER/MARQUEZ 24/7, an account of the training camps of undefeated Floyd Mayweather and JuanManual Marquez who are preparing for their upcoming September 19 fight . . . Episode #1 airs on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on HBO and Episode #2 is on Saturday at 10 p.m. B. To save yourself in a nuclear attack, watch SURVIVING DISTASTER on Thursday at 11 p.m. on SPIKE . . . new episodes run on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. The website features other useful information; e.g., how to survive a burning high-rise, as well as a hijack . . . to see for yourself, please click: http://tinyurl.com/lrlgqc C. Dangerous roads throughout the world are examined on MODERN MARVELS on Friday at 8 p.m. on HISTORY. D. MICHEL LOFTUS: YOU'VE CHANGED features the razor-tongued comedian on Friday at 10 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL. If you're not familiar with him, please click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWk13vp9cII Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 6. State of the art A man was telling his neighbor, "I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me $6,000, but it is state of the art." "What kind is it?" "Twelve thirty." Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 7. Websites A. Regardless of how you feel about the health care proposals that are being discussed, please click: http://grandrants.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/obamacare-the-musical/ Make sure your sound is on . . . that way, you'll get to listen to ObamaCare: The Musical! B. A few weeks ago, there was an unassisted triple play in major league baseball . . . see it for yourself by clicking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG7rMRs6BFA Even if you're not a baseball fan, methinks this is one website that you'll want to forward to your friends and/or relatives who may like the sport. C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view it, please click: http://www.blainesworld.net If you've ever wondered what this website is all about, just look at the box at the very top of the homepage (in the middle). Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 8. Computer tip Previously (in BLAINESWORLD #651), I mentioned how easy it was to set up a FREE Google alert; e.g., to notify you whenever you are mentioned somewhere online . . . if you missed that information, please click: http://www.google.com/alerts
If you feel there are lies that appear in the records of Google and other search engines, please click: www.reputationdefender.com
There's a charge for the above service, but keep it in mind if you ever in the future. Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 9. Frantic A psychiatrist gets a frantic call. “You've got to help me, Doctor,” a woman says. “My husband thinks he’s a big opera star. Every night, he sings every word at the top of his lungs! Aida! Rigoletto! Traviata!” “Send him to me,” the shrink says. “I'll see what I can do.” A week later, the woman calls again. “Doc, I don't know how you did it! He’s not singing nearly as much. Did you cure his delusion?” “No,” says the psychiatrist. “I just gave him a smaller part.” Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 10. A quote I like Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.--Anam Thubten Rinpoche, spiritual adviser and charma teacher for the Dharmata Foundation . . . for more information, please click: http://www.dharmatameditation.com/tulku-thubten.html Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 11. Thought for the day The following is longish, but it is a "MUST" read. Be forewarned that it is also a tearjerker. To my dog loving friends (and others will like it, too): They told me the big black Lab's name was Reggie as I looked at him lying in his pen. The shelter was clean, no-kill, and the people really friendly. I'd only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I went in the small college town, people were welcoming and open. Everyone waves when you pass them on the street. But something was still missing as I attempted to settle in to my new life here, and I thought a dog couldn't hurt. Give me someone to talk to. And I had just seen Reggie's advertisement on the local news. The shelter said they had received numerous calls right after, but they said the people who had come down to see him just didn't look like "Lab people," whatever that meant. They must've thought I did. But at first, I thought the shelter had misjudged me in giving me Reggie and his things, which consisted of a dog pad, bag of toys almost all of which were brand new tennis balls, his dishes, and a sealed letter from his previous owner. See, Reggie and I didn't really hit it off when we got home. We struggled for two weeks (which is how long the shelter told me to give him to adjust to his new home). Maybe it was the fact that I was trying to adjust, too. Maybe we were too much alike. For some reason, his stuff (except for the tennis balls--he wouldn't go anywhere without two stuffed in his mouth) got tossed in with all of my other unpacked boxes. I guess I didn't really think he'd need all his old stuff, that I'd get him new things once he settled in. But it became pretty clear pretty soon that he wasn't going to. I tried the normal commands the shelter told me he knew, ones like "sit" and "stay" and "come" and "heel," and he'd follow them--when he felt like it. He never really seemed to listen when I called his name--sure, he'd look in my direction after the fourth or fifth time I said it, but then he'd just go back to doing whatever. When I'd ask again, you could almost see him sigh and then grudgingly obey. This just wasn't going to work. He chewed a couple shoes and some unpacked boxes. I was a little too stern with him and he resented it, I could tell. The friction got so bad that I couldn't wait for the two weeks to be up, and when it was, I was in full-on search mode for my cellphone amid all of my unpacked stuff. I remembered leaving it on the stack of boxes for the guest room, but I also mumbled, rather cynically, that the "damn dog probably hid it on me." Finally I found it, but before I could punch up the shelter's number, I also found his pad and other toys from the shelter. I tossed the pad in Reggie's direction and he snuffed it and wagged, some of the most enthusiasm I'd seen since bringing him home. But then I called, "Hey, Reggie, you like that? Come here and I'll give you a treat." Instead, he sort of glanced in my direction--maybe "glared" is more accurate--and then gave a discontented sigh and flopped down. With his back to me. Well, that's not going to do it either, I thought. And I punched the shelter phone number. But I hung up when I saw the sealed envelope. I had completely forgotten about that, too. "Okay, Reggie," I said out loud, "let's see if your previous owner has any advice." . . . To Whoever Gets My Dog: Well, I can't say that I'm happy you're reading this, a letter I told the shelter could only be opened by Reggie's new owner. I'm not even happy writing it. If you're reading this, it means I just got back from my last car ride with my Lab after dropping him off at the shelter. He knew something was different. I have packed up his pad and toys before and set them by the back door before a trip, but this time . . . it's like he knew something was wrong. And something is wrong . . . which is why I have to go to try to make it right. So let me tell you about my Lab in the hopes that it will help you bond with him and he with you. First, he loves tennis balls. the more the merrier. Sometimes I think he's part squirrel, the way he hordes them. He usually always has two in his mouth, and he tries to get a third in there. Hasn't done it yet. Doesn't matter where you throw them, he'll bound after it, so be careful--really don't do it by any roads. I made that mistake once, and it almost cost him dearly. Next, commands. Maybe the shelter staff already told you, but I'll go over them again: Reggie knows the obvious ones--"sit," "stay," "come," "heel." He knows hand signals: "back" to turn around and go back when you put your hand straight up; and "over" if you put your hand out right or left. "Shake" for shaking water off, and "paw" for a high-five. He does "down" when he feels like lying down--I bet you could work on that with him some more. He knows "ball" and "food" and "bone" and "treat" like nobody's business. I trained Reggie with small food treats. Nothing opens his ears like little pieces of hot dog. Feeding schedule: twice a day, once about seven in the morning, and again at six in the evening. Regular store-bought stuff; the shelter has the brand. He's up on his shots. Call the clinic on 9th Street and update his info with yours; they'll make sure to send you reminders for when he's due. Be forewarned: Reggie hates the vet. Good luck getting him in the car--I don't know how he knows when it's time to go to the vet, but he knows. Finally, give him some time. I've never been married, so it's only been Reggie and me for his whole life. He's gone everywhere with me, so please include him on your daily car rides if you can. He sits well in the backseat, and he doesn't bark or complain. He just loves to be around people, and me most especially. Which means that this transition is going to be hard, with him going to live with someone new. And that's why I need to share one more bit of info with you . . . His name's not Reggie. I don't know what made me do it, but when I dropped him off at the shelter, I told them his name was Reggie. He's a smart dog, he'll get used to it and will respond to it, of that I have no doubt. But I just couldn't bear to give them his real name. For me to do that, it seemed so final, that handing him over to the shelter was as good as me admitting that I'd never see him again. And if I end up coming back, getting him, and tearing up this letter, it means everything's fine. But if someone else is reading it, well . . . well it means that his new owner should know his real name. It'll help you bond with him. Who knows, maybe you'll even notice a change in his demeanor if he's been giving you problems? His real name is Tank. Because that is what I drive. Again, if you're reading this and you're from the area, maybe my name has been on the news. I told the shelter that they couldn't make "Reggie" available for adoption until they received word from my company commander. See, my parents are gone, I have no siblings, no one I could've left Tank with . . . and it was my only real request of the Army upon my deployment to Iraq, that they make one phone call to the shelter . . . .in the "event"... to tell them that Tank could be put up for adoption. Luckily, my colonel is a dog guy, too, and he knew where my platoon was headed. He said he'd do it personally. And if you're reading this, then he made good on his word. Well, this letter is getting to downright depressing, even though, frankly, I'm just writing it for my dog. I couldn't imagine if I was writing it for a wife and kids and family. But still, Tank has been my family for the last six years, almost as long as the Army has been my family. And now I hope and pray that you make him part of your family and that he will adjust and come to love you the same way he loved me. That unconditional love from a dog is what I took with me to Iraq as an inspiration to do something selfless, to protect innocent people from those who would do terrible things . . . and to keep those terrible people from coming over here. If I had to give up Tank in order to do it, I am glad to have done so. He was my example of service and of love. I hope I honored him by my service to my country and comrades. All right, that's enough. I deploy this evening and have to drop this letter off at the shelter. I don't think I'll say another good-bye to Tank, though. I cried too much the first time. Maybe I'll peek in on him and see if he finally got that third tennis ball in his mouth. Good luck with Tank. Give him a good home, and give him an extra kiss goodnight--every night--from me. Thank you, Paul Mallory I folded the letter and slipped it back in the envelope. Sure I had heard of Paul Mallory, everyone in town knew him, even new people like me. Local kid, killed in Iraq a few months ago and posthumously earning the Silver Star when he gave his life to save three buddies. Flags had been at half-mast all summer. I leaned forward in my chair and rested my elbows on my knees, staring at the dog. "Hey, Tank," I said quietly. The dog's head whipped up, his ears cocked and his eyes bright. "C'mere boy." He was instantly on his feet, his nails clicking on the hardwood floor. He sat in front of me, his head tilted, searching for the name he hadn't heard in months. "Tank," I whispered. His tail swished. I kept whispering his name, over and over, and each time, his ears lowered, his eyes softened, and his posture relaxed as a wave of contentment just seemed to flood him. I stroked his ears, rubbed his shoulders, buried my face into his scruff and hugged him. "It's me now, Tank, just you and me. Your old pal gave you to me." Tank reached up and licked my cheek. "So whatdaya say we play some ball?" His ears perked again. "Yeah? Ball? You like that? Ball?" Tank tore from my hands and disappeared in the next room. And when he came back, he had three tennis balls in his mouth. Author unknown (if you know who wrote this and/or the source, please let me know) NOTE: I checked and found the above is not true, but it does serve as a good reminder of how much those in the service give to our country . . . for more information, please click: http://www.snopes.com/glurge/reggie.asp Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 12. Advance planning department A. Labor Day Sale! Tunc and Edinah asked me to share this sale that will be running in Sarar, their store, from 9.4 to 9.7: Buy 1, get 2 free Everything in the store (except accessories). Locations: Madison Ave. (at 46th Street) in NYC and, also, at Garden State Plaza, Paramus, and Central Valley, NY. Print this part of the newsletter to show Tunc or Edinah . . . or if they're not there and the store doesn't recognize the "coupon," have the manager call either of my friends. For more information about all the Sarar stores, please click: http://www.sarar.com/en.html B. Yours truly is speaking to the residents of my development, Biltmore Lake, on Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m. . . . the topic, "Four-mula 4 Success," the 4 things you need to do every day to market yourself and/or business . . . if you'd like to attend as my guest, please drop me an email to that effect . . . put SEPTEMBER 25 the subject line of your email. C. Get your tickets now to hear Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and writer . . . she is speaking on "The Balm that is Poetry" and reading from her new book BICYCLES on Friday, September 25, 7:00 in the Gateway Auditorium at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, PA. Also on the program is Kim Allen of Sister Sledge ("We are Family"). Tickets $10; $5 for students. Go to: www.bucks.edu/tickets or contact Natalie Kaye, 215.968.8015 or kayen@bucks.edu. Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 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! ---------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBCRIBE INFORMATION To subscribe to this publication, please send an email to: bginbc@aol.com and put SUBSCRIBE in subject line . . . if you wish to unsubscribe, just send an email to same address and put UNSUBSCRIBE in subject line. |