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11.24.2008 In this issue: 1. Reflections 2. FYI 3. Almost but not quite 4. Reviews . . . THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS, etc. 5. TV alert 6. Same complaint, different treatment 7. Websites 8. Computer tip 9. Real newspaper headlines, part 1 of 2 10. A quote I like 11. Thought for the day 12. Advance planning department _________________________________________________________ 1. Reflections A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I typically get together with her relatives about twice a year at Family Circle gatherings . . . this past Sunday, one was held at a new restaurant for us: Chengdu 1, in Cedar Grove, NJ; 973.239.7726 . . . what makes it unusual is the fact that it specializes in Sichuan-style food, which can be quite spicy . . . the place also has many unusual dishes, though our group stayed mostly with such choices as shrimp with cashew nuts, tangerine beef, chicken with mixed vegetables, and pork fried rice . . . it was a lot of fun, having 13 folks at one large table--all sharing in both the food and good conversation. B. During the week, I got to attend a seminar put on by my financial gurus at Kohlhepp Investing (215.340.5777) . . . I was somewhat reassured by the prediction from Ed Sr. that Social Security for us will not change . . . though for our kids and grandkids, it will be a whole different story. Furthermore, I found it interesting that the current recession is not all that out of the ordinary from a historical perspective . . . and that down the road, things should get better . . . one can hope! C. I'm blessed to get the chance to work with so many fine individuals at Bucks County Community College . . . in particular, I'm glad that four were recognized at the recent College Recognition Ceremony: Adrienne Clark, Marian Colello, Sharon Dougherty, and Patricia O'Connell received Administrative Special Recognition Awards--all most deservedly. At the same event, it was announced that two of my teaching colleagues beat me into retirement: Jon Alley and Arta Szathmary . . . in addition, four staffers also announced their retirements: Drew Ermelin, Sherry Hartnett, Mary Ann Pone, and Dave Snellman . . . the College will have a hard time replacing all these individuals, and they will be missed. D. What a treat to find myself mentioned in two blogs . . . the first, written by longtime friend Cara Schollenberger for part of a graduate course she is taking, had this to say: A very good friend and colleague of mine, Blaine Greenfield, was always concerned that students would be engaged in the class. He hoped that they would want to come because it was important to them and meant more than just a grade. As a way of making sure he was true to his intentions he would often start class off by saying, “I promise you will leave class today with something you can use!” At first I thought that was kind of odd but after all, isn't that what learning is really all about? For the whole post, please click: http://carachatter.blogspot.com/ Another blog by a guy I don't know, George Bruno, had this to say: I referred my mom to a guy I know who use to speak at one of my networking groups. Blaine Greenfield. His site is: http://www.blainesworld.net Three computers and ten years later . . . and having forgotten sites that I bookmarked ten years ago, my mother asks me if I read a particular piece from Blaine. I totally forgot about Blaine's e-newsletter, like I said that was three computers ago. She had been reading his stuff consistently now for years. And all from a little email to her years ago saying "Mom, you should read this guy Blaine Greenfield. You would really enjoy what he says." For that whole post, please click: http://happyhour.blogtownhall.com/2008/10/14/if_you_have_an_opinion,_you_can_blog.thtml ***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD ***** This week, it goes to three of the many fine people that Cynthia works with in her job as a guidance counselor in Somerset, NJ . . . as she notes: There are certain people that give 100%, and then they reach in further and give more. Gloria Harzold, principal of Elizabeth Avenue School, and our office secretaries, Judy Nocero and Pat Sanchez, all fit into that category. Gloria Harzold is committed to the well-being of our children and doesn't leave a stone unturned when brainstorming ways to help them. She is patient and acknowledging of ALL staff members, and empowers them to do their best. I feel honored to have worked with her. Judy and Pat are efficient and helpful at ALL times. Even when their plates are full to overflowing, they smile and make you feel good while at the same time juggling many jobs at once. The warmth and care for all of our staff and children at Elizabeth Avenue School starts at the main office. It sets the tone for our entire school. And a lovely tune it is. See below for a picture of Cynthia (second from left), flanked by l-r: Judy, Pat and Gloria . . . they were at a recent retirement party for Cynthia, whose last day will be this coming Wednesday:  Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 2. FYI From THE FIVE SECRETS YOU MUST DICOVER BEFORE YOU DIE (see also Sections 4C, 10 and 11) by John Izzo: Over the years, I have led many personal and leadership development retreats with my dear friend Dr. David Kuhl, a gifted physician and author. During workshops, we conduct an exercise whereby we ask people to imagine that they have only six months to live. We tell them that they cannot be certain whether these will be healthy or difficult months. We then give them a specific date precisely six months from the day of the workshop. "Pretend," we say "that on that day six months from now, you will die. What are five things you must do before that time? A tense stillness comes over the room, often covered up with awkward humor. As people begin to write down what they must do in those six months, they most commonly write about relationships that must be healed. Sometimes there is a dream long deferred. Once people have finished their lists, we ask: "If you had only six months left to live and the things on your list are things you must do, are they not important enough to do regardless of how much time you have left?" Left unsaid, but obvious to all, is that we are already in this position. We may indeed have only six months to live, and asking ourselves how we would live our life if we had only that time left is a great path to living with no regrets. FYI, part 2 * Dana in Pennsylvania: Folks, I'm just passing this along. I have not checked validity. Do that for yourselves if you are concerned . . . CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS Be forewarned: If you have gift cards from any of the following stores, hurry up and use them before they close stores in an effort to cut costs. Ann Taylor closing 117 stores nationwide. A company spokeswoman said the company hasn't revealed which stores will be shuttered. It will let the stores that will close this fiscal year know over the next month. Eddie Bauer to close more stores. Eddie Bauer has already closed 27 shops in the first quarter and plans to close up to two more outlet stores by the end of the year. Cache is closing stores. Women's retailer Cache announced that it is closing 20 to 23 stores this year. Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug and Catherines closing 150 stores nationwide. The owner of retailers Lane Bryant , Fashion Bug and Catherines Plus Sizes will close about 150 under performing stores this year. Talbots and J. Jill closing stores. About a month ago, Talbots announced that it will be shuttering all 78 of its kids and men's stores. Now the company says it will close another 22 under performing stores. . Gap Inc. closing 85 stores. In addition to its namesake chain, Gap also owns Old Navy and Banana Republic. The company said the closures--all planned for fiscal 2008--will be weighted toward the Gap brand. Foot Locker to close 140 stores. In the company press release and during its conference call with analysts today, it did not specify where the future store closures--all planned in fiscal 2008--will be. Wickes is going out of business. Wickes Furniture is going out of business and closing all of its stores, Wickes, a 37-year-old retailer that targets middle-income customers, filed for bankruptcy protection last month. Levitz--closed already. The furniture retailer is going out of business. Levitz first announced it was going out of business and closing all 76 of its stores in December. Bombay Company. Freehold Mall store in NJ closed. The company unveiled plans to close all 384 U.S.-based Bombay Company stores. The company's online storefront has discontinued operations. Zales and Piercing Pagoda closing stores. The owner of Zales and Piercing Pagoda previously said it plans to close 82 stores by July 31. Today, it announced that it is closing another 23 under performing stores. Disney Store owner has the right to close 98 stores The Walt Disney Company announced it acquired about 220 Disney Stores from subsidiaries of The Children's Place Retail Stores. ATLANTA --Nearly 7+ months after its chief executive said there were no plans to cut the number of its core retail stores, The Home Depot Inc. announced Thursday that it is shuttering 15 of them amid a slumping U.S. economy and housing market. CompUSA (CLOSED) clarifies details on store closings. Any extended warranties purchased for products through CompUSA will be honored by a third-party provider, Assurant Solutions. Macy's--9 stores. Movie Gallery. 160 stores to close as part of reorganization plan to exit bankruptcy. The video rental company plans to close 400 of 3,500 Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video stores. Pacific Sunwear--153 Demo stores. Pep Boys--33 stores. Sprint Nextel--125 retail locations. New Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse appears to have inherited a company bleeding subscribers by the thousands and will now officially be dropping the ax on 4,000 employees and 125 retail locations. J. C. Penney, Lowe's and Office Depot are scaling back. Ethan Allen Interiors: The company announced plans to close 12 of 300+ stores. Wilsons the Leather Experts--158 stores Pacific Sunwear will close its 154 Demo stores after a review of strategic alternatives for the urban-apparel brand. Seventy-four under performing Demo stores closed last May. Sharper Image: The company recently filed for bankruptcy protection and announced that 90 of its 184 stores are closing. The retailer will still operate 94 stores to pay off debts, but 90 of these stores have performed poorly and also may close. KB Toys posted a list of 356 stores that it is closing around the United States as part of its bankruptcy reorganization. Dillard's to Close More Stores. Dillard's Inc. said it will continue to focus on closing under performing stores, reducing expenses and improving its merchandise in 2008. MY TWO CENTS: I have checked this out and unfortunately, most if not all of it is true . . . see below: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/storeclosings.asp * The flip side to the above posting is this website from AOL Shopping that lists many products that may well out for the holidays or that might not be on sale later: http://shopping.aol.com/pages/black-Friday-sneak-peek/20021?ncid=AOLCOMMshopDYNLsec0001&icid=200100397x1213802430x1200904218 And here's something else you might want to read (about how to get the best doorbuster deals if you venture out to shop on Black Friday): http://living.aol.com/holidays/christmas/gift-guides/doorbuster-secrets?icid=200100397x1214010711x1200908488 See also Section 8 for one more tip that methinks you'll appreciate. * Bill in Pennsylvania: I was happy to read about the [Bill Lewis] event and its success, as I was unable to be there. There is something great about a community joining together around an important cause. Nonrelated . . . I thought you would be interested in a website my daughter came across: http://www.wordle.net/ You add text and wordle creates a word diagram of sorts based on how frequently certain words are used. * Shelly in Pennsylvania: Please send this to anyone who might be interested in helping to feed people or families in need: Chicken of the Sea (canned tuna) is having a jingle contest, and one of the awards is $100,000 worth of tuna donated to the winner's local food bank! There are only 15 finalists in the country and two of them (entry numbers 6 and 44) have named their local food bank as Philabundance, which has a Community Kitchen in Philadelphia. The contest ends December 9th, and until then you can vote online up to 3 times a day. Have fun watching & listening to the entries or skip that part. But please place your vote for either #6 or #44. The link is: http://www.mermaidjinglejam.com * Dianne in New Jersey: Where are they (members of the Marketing Club at BCCC) now? If you know anybody who fits that bill, please let me know. Also, let Blaine know as well. I can be reached at dmworth@comcast.net * Ken in New York (with two movie recommendations): Saw THE DUKES. Not bad. You might enjoy. BOY IN STRIPED PAJAMAS. Outstanding! Best picture of the year!! PLEASE NOTE: Ken, who also doubles as my brother, often gives me great advice on what films and shows to see . . . I haven't seen the first one yet, but based on his recommendation, I did see the second . . . and I agree with what he wrote . . . for more information, please see Section 4A. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 3. Almost but not quite When my friend took his six-year-old son to the barber at the local submarine base, the boy was thrilled to settle down into the chair where admirals had previously sat. And when the barber asked what kind of cut he wanted, Blake proudly pointed to his dad's crew cut and said, "A haircut just like his!" Then he added, "But without the bald spot." Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 4. Reviews A. Do whatever you can to see THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS, my pick so far for this year's Best Film . . . it is the touching story about a young German boy and his forbidden friendship with a Jewish child who lives at a nearby "farm" that's really a concentration camp . . . they eventually find a way to meet, which leads to the film's climax that will blow you away . . . Asa Butterfield and Jack Scanlon are both remarkable as the two youths, and I liked the work of Vera Farmiga (so watchable in THE DEPARTED) as one of the mothers . . . rated PG-13. B. FRED CLAUS is now out in DVD format . . . my review from BLAINESWORLD # 581 follows: Sometimes, you get lucky when you go to see a film . . . with Cynthia, I went to see LIONS FOR LAMBS . . . the great cast (Cruise, Redford and Streep) caught our attention, but within 10 minutes, we were bored to the extent that we couldn't stand any more of this talky look at the human consequences of a complicated war . . . so we went to the theater next door where FRED CLAUS was playing . . . Vince Vaughn is very funny as the big brother who lives almost his entire life in his more famous brother's shadow . . . though rated PG, some of the humor will simply go over the heads of many younger viewers . . . that's especially true of the one scene where Vaughn attends a group therapy session for unhappy siblings, including Frank Stallone (Sly), Stephen Baldwin (Alec) and Roger Clinton (Bill) . . . I'm still smiling as I think about it. C. Approaching his fiftieth birthday, Dr. John Izzo asked several thousand people to identify the "wisest" people they knew . . . based on their responses, he then identified 235 "wise elders" . . . these were men and women from the age of 60 all the way up to 108, and included a town barber, real estate broker, native chief, a Holocaust survivor, several business executives and writers, and many others. Izzo next attempted to distill these insights, first into a five-hour PBS special and then into a book I strongly recommend: THE FIVE SECRETS YOU MUST DISCOVER BEFORE YOU DIE (see also Sections 2, 10 and 11). It got me thinking about what really can make for happiness in life, as well as what really matters . . . one middle aged woman named Maggie talked about how: * . . . she had tried to live her entire life from the perspective of an "old woman sitting on my rocking chair on the porch." She told me that whenever she had a decision to make she would imagine sitting on her porch as an old woman looking back on her life. She would ask that old woman to advise her on the path she should take. It was a beautiful image. Then there was the story of John, 93, the man who had left the Community party and later became an artist . . . he had been married for 52 years and said his marriage gave him the greatest happiness in his life: * "Friends were always envious of us," he said, "saying we were lucky to have such a great relationship. When they asked me for the secret, I would tell them that you always have to treat your partner as an equal, which is what we always did. You have to accept each other with the flaws that all of us have, along with the good parts. They might change for the better later, or not, but you have to accept them for who and what they are. Whenever I was angry at my wife, I would ask myself: Is the thing I am angry about more important than our relationship? Is it worth jeopardizing the love we have for each other? And the answer, of course, was always no." Lastly, I was touched by the tale of Bansi, 63, an immigrant from Tanzania, now living in Canada: * Raised as a Hindu, she felt that the choice to be kind was at the center of a happy life. When I asked her about the best piece of advice she had ever received, she told me something her mother told her as a child. "My mother always used to tell me: 'Do good if you can to every person you meet, but always make sure you do no harm' Living by this simple idea has given me great happiness. Each time I meet someone I try to lift them up in some way by being loving, and then I have made sure to do no harm by what I say or do." I gained extra value from THE FIVE SECRETS by the author's inclusion of several thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter . . . the ones he had at the very end of the book were particularly insightful, including this one: * If you could give only one sentence of advice to those younger than you on finding a happy and meaningful life, what one sentence would you pass on? MR. CURIOUS HERE: Care to share your own advice; e.g., for me to share with other readers? I promise to compile your responses, then run them in a future issue. D. Dr. Wilfred Grenfelt, a medical missionary, was traveling by dog team in Newfoundland in 1908 to meet a patient . . . when he took a short cut, he became stranded on an ice pan . . . his exciting tale is told in ADRIFT ON AN ICE PAN, a book he wrote that I recently had the pleasure of coming across in a CD version. I wonder what I would do if faced with a similar situation, and that's what made this story worth pursuing . . . In particular, I could almost feel the cold he faced that drove him to sacrifice and then skin three of his dogs to clothe himself against the elements. Would I have done something similar? Perhaps, especially if it meant saving my own life and five other dogs that would surely have perished had it not been for Grenfelt's quick thinking. If you're in the mood for something that may be a bit different from what you normally read, see if you can find a copy of ADRIFT ON AN ICE PAN. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 5. TV alert A. ROSIE LIVE has Rosie O'Donnell hosting her own variety special, which may be the first of an eventual weekly series . . . guests include Jane Krakowski, Kathy Griffin, Alanis Morissette, and rapper Ne-Yo . . . Wednesday at 8 p.m. on NBC. B. CNN HEROES: AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE recognizes everyday folks for their selfless acts, compassionate choices and incredible deeds . . . Thursday at 9 p.m. on CNN. C. ELLEN'S EVEN BIGGER REALLY BIG SHOW features Ellen DeGeneres as host of an energetic variety show that includes magicians, musical acts and celebrity impersonators . . . Saturday at 9 p.m. on TBS . . . on the same channel on Sunday at 11 p.m., look for LAFFAPALOOZA! . . . a group of comedians, including Mark Curry and Sheryl Underwood, is a stand-up summit with Tracy Morgan as the host. D. Watch for BLITZ on Sunday at 8 p.m. on BBC AMERICA; it concludes the next night--same time, same station . . . it is about a Muslim family torn apart in post-9/11 London . . . according to TV GUIDE, it is a two-part British thriller "that's as timely as it is terrific." Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 6. Same complaint, different treatment Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same complaint. Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement. The first patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week. The second sees his family doctor after waiting three weeks for an appointment, then waits eight weeks to see a specialist, then gets an x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another week and finally has his surgery scheduled for a month from then. Why the different treatment for the two patients? The first is a golden retriever, the second is a senior citizen! Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 7. Websites A. I don't usually repeat websites that have been run previously in this section, but I'll make an exception with the following one: http://www.aldaily.com/ ARTS & LETTERS DAILY (last mentioned in BLAINESWORLD #338) is a FREE service of THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION . . . you'll find information on philosophy, aesthetics, literature, language, trends, breakthroughs, ideas, criticism, culture, history, music, art, disputes, and gossip . . . also, you'll get links to newspapers, magazines, columnists, and book reviews . . . and you can find articles and/or essays on such topics as whether John Milton is boring, a movie that looks like a Thomas Kinkade painting, the death of public intellectuals, and term paper mills. B. After reading THE FIVE SECRETS YOU MUST DISCOVER BEFORE YOU DIE (see also Sections 2, 4C, 10, and 11) by John Izzo, I came across this website that features his ideas: http://www.bkconnection.com/thefivesecrets/ You'll find a moving 6-minute video that I'm confident that you'll enjoy . . . the accompanying music is nice, too. C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view it, please click: http://www.blainesworld.net Want to know how many others view this website? All you need to do is look at the counter in the lower left hand corner of the above homepage. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 8. Computer tip If you order stuff online, pause when you get to the "Proceed to checkout screen" . . . then try NOT placing an order; rather, close the open window . . . you'll often get an immediate follow-up by email, in which the company asks if there was anything else they could have done to help you complete the transaction. That is where you ask for something--such as FREE shipping . . . you'll be amazed at how often your request is granted. The key is that you have nothing to lose by asking! Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 9. Real newspaper headlines, part 1 of 2 The following have been excerpted from the "Notebook" pages of NEW REPUBLIC magazine: Study Finds Sex, Pregnancy Link Cornell Daily Sun Whatever Their Motives, Moms Who Kill Kids Still Shock Us Holland Sentinel Survey Finds Dirtier Subways After Cleaning Jobs Were Cut New York Times Larger Kangaroos Leap Farther, Researchers Find Los Angeles Times "Light" Meals are Lower in Fat, Calories Huntington Herald-Dispatch Alcohol Ads Promote Drinking Hartford Courant Malls Try to Attract Shoppers Baltimore Sun Official: Only Rain Will Cure Drought Herald-News, Westpost, Massachusetts Teenage Girls Often Have Babies Fathered by Men Portland Oregonian Low Wages Said Key to Poverty New York Newsday Man Shoots Neighbor With Machete Miami Herald Tomatoes Come in Big, Little, Medium Sizes Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Virginia Dirty-Air Cities Far Deadlier Than Clean Ones, Study Shows New York Times (to be concluded next week) Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 10. A quote I like When I asked her what she had noticed in all those years of counseling couples, she told me: "I noticed that when people are first together they focus almost entirely on the things they like about the other person. But over time people focus more and more on the things which irritate them about the other person rather than what they like. If people would just turn that ratio around, most marriages and families would be so much better."--Maggie, an 85-year-old marriage counselor quoted in THE FIVE SECRETS YOU MUST DISCOVER BEFORE YOU DIE (see also Sections 2, 4C and 11) by John Izzo Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 11. Thought for the day I REALLY enjoyed reading THE FIVE SECRETS YOU MUST DISCOVER BEFORE YOU DIE (see also Sections 2, 4C and 11) by John Izzo . . . you can tell that by the fact that the following passage is the fourth time I have cited the book in this week's issue: What we pay attention to grows A number of years ago we conducted a research study involving several hundred people who were trying to make simple but important changes in their lives (such as losing weight, exercising more regularly, eating in a healthier way, speaking up more, having more balance, and so on). These hundreds of people were brought together, and then the group was split in half. Each group was led through a process to identify the changes they wanted to make in their lives (the knowing). Next the two groups were given two very different methods to implement change (the going). One group set very specific goals for themselves, such as to run three times a week, to eat only healthy foods for ten weeks, and so forth. They were asked to write these goals down and review them once each week for the next twelve weeks. The second group was given a very different method to implement change. They were given cards and asked to write down a few words or phrases that would remind them of the change they wanted to make in their life (eat healthy, be more active, speak up for yourself, take time for self). They were then asked to carry the card with them wherever they went for the next 12 weeks. Ten to twenty times per day they were to take the card out, look at it, and to be aware of the choices they were making. Carry the card, look at it many times, and never go anywhere without the card. They were also told not to beat themselves up, not to engage in negative self-talk, but to simply be aware of these things as they went through their day. Twelve weeks later, both groups had made progress, but one group achieved a great deal more change (as much as three times more)--and that was the group who carried the cards. Through the simple act of paying attention, change occurred. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 12. Advance planning department A. the NJ State Bar Foundation will hold a public seminar on buying and selling a home from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, December 4 at the NJ Law Center, 1 Constitution Square in New Brunswick . . . FREE and open to the public . . . advance registration is required . . . call 1.800.FREELAW or please click: http://www.nisbf.org B. Tom in Pennsylvania, one of my favorite local performers: FOREVER PLAID PRESENTS PLAID TIDINGS (a Special Holiday edition) at the Off-Broadstreet Theatre in Hopewell, NJ This one needs no hard sell. If I weren't in this show, I would be buying tickets to see it. There are only 10 performances so I doubt there will be a ticket unsold. In these economically depressed times, there is no better Christmas tonic than this show. Nothing but beautiful music and fun! DECEMBER 5TH THRU THE 31ST Any one who has ever seen "Forever Plaid" remembers the 4 wacky, lovable nerds, Jinx, Frankie, Sparky and Smudge, who sing like angels because they are! On the way to a gig in Scranton PA, their car was hit by a school bus full of Catholic school girls who were on their way to see the Beatles at Shea Stadium in 1964. Now they get one more chance to return to our world for the Christmas Concert they never got to play! It’s Swing, 50’s Do-wop, Hip Hop and more!! Starring: TIMOTHY WALTON, JIM PETRO [another local favorite of Blaine's], CHRISTOPHER TOLOMEO, and TOM ORR December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 and Sundays at 2:30 PLUS: a special New Years Eve performance at 7:00, which is selling out very quickly! For more information, please click: http://www.actorr.com/next.htm C. Are you a former or present student of mine? Or has your company or organization been used by my students; e.g., for their term projects? I'm writing to let you officially know that this is the last semester I'll be teaching traditional courses at Bucks County Community College . . . and to mark the occasion, I'm hosting a farewell reception/networking event that I'd very much like you to attend. Date: Tuesday, December 9 Thursday, December 11 is the backup date if there's bad weather Time: 7:29 p.m. Location: Fireside Lounge Dessert will be served . . . if you can make it (hopefully, the answer is YES!), please RSVP to me if you haven't done so already . . . put YES FOR DECEMBER 9 in your subject line . . . more details to follow. A REQUEST: Please share the above invite with any other students of mine that you may know. In addition, if you're with a firm that has worked with my students and/or your know of such a firm, please feel free to share this information with them too. Thank you! D. Organizing to keep the holidays simple Patricia Diesel, president of Keep It Simple Now, LLC, will share ideas for streamlining holiday preparations to decrease stress and increase employment. Utilizing her background as a professional organizer and life coach in combination with her high energy and enthusiasm, Patricia will set the stage for a wonderful, simple holiday season. Tuesday, December 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. (registration begins at 6:30) Somerset Medical Center Fuld Auditorium, Somerville, NJ FREE. Pre-registration is required by calling 908.203.6234 or via online: http://www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/events _________________________________________________________ PS. Here's hoping that you get to your enjoy your turkey on Thursday, along with plenty of loved ones and friends . . . toward that end: May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! Also, please join me in praying that we soon get our remaining soldiers back from Iraq and that peace resumes in Israel . . . and make it a great week! Back to top ---------------------------------------------------------- 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.
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