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Volume 3 Issue No. 11

Serving the Inland Empire and High Desert Communites

November 2013

Happy Thanksgiving

By Contributor The history about Thanksgiving first and then later in this article how American households celebrate Thanksgiving. For many of us, the meaning of Thanksgiving usually includes feasting, four­day weekends, football games, floats, family reunions, or a forerunner of Christmas festivities. The “first Thanksgiving.” however, was neither a feast nor a holiday, but a simple gathering. Following the Mayflower’s arrival at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620, the Pilgrims suffered the lost of 46 of their original 102 colonists. With the help of 91 Indians, the remaining Pilgrims survived the bitter winter and yielded a bountiful harvest in 1621. In celebration, a traditional English harvest festival, lasting three days brought the Pilgrims and natives to unite in a “thanksgiving” observance. Pilgrims held their second Thanksgiving celebration in 1623 to mark the end of a long drought that had threatened the year’s harvest and prompted Governor Bradford to call for a religious fast. Days of fasting and thanksgiving on an annual or occasional basis became common practice in other New England settlements as well. During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress designated one or more days of thanksgiving a year, and in 1789 George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by the national government of the United States; in it, he called upon Americans to express their gratitude for the happy conclusion to the country’s war of independence and the successful ratification of the U.S. Constitution. His successors

John Adams and James Madison also designated days of thanks during their presidencies. In 1817, New York became the first of several states to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday; each celebrated it on a different day, however, and the American South remained largely unfamiliar with the tradition. In 1827, the noted magazine editor and prolific writer Sarah Josepha Hale—author, among countless other things, of the nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb”—launched a campaign to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday. For 36 years, she published numerous editorials and sent scores of letters to governors, senators, presidents and other politicians. Abraham Lincoln finally heeded her request in 1863, at the height of the Civil War, in a proclamation entreating all Americans to ask God to “commend to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife” and to “heal the wounds of the nation.” He scheduled Thanksgiving for the final Thursday in November, and it was celebrated on that day every year until 1939, when Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday up a week in an attempt to spur retail sales during the Great Depression. Roosevelt’s plan, known derisively as Franksgiving, was met with passionate opposition, and in 1941 the president reluctantly signed a bill making Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November. In the American households today some have lost much of the original religious significance of Thanksgiving, instead it now centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful meal with family and friends. Turkey, a Thanksgiving staple so ubiquitous it has

become all but synonymous with the holiday. Today, however, nearly 90 percent of Americans eat the bird—whether roasted, baked or deep­fried—on Thanksgiving, according to the National Turkey Federation. Other traditional foods include stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie a lone with many other delicious dishes that make up a day of feasting. It is refreshing when people can come together, in celebration of a common purpose. It is a reconciliation of differences as well as a time of healing. Families share their victories as well as their struggles, its a day families gather in unity finding strength and hope. When families gather on Thanksgiving Day there is laugher, sadness and gratitude. Most humbly reflect upon all the gifts (family, friends, health) that saturate their lives. It is a day of Thanksgiving. By “giving­thanks” many choose to extend themselves and give to others less fortunate. Out of the abundance of many hearts, people are able to offer resources to help others. Volunteering is a common Thanksgiving Day activity, and communities often hold food drives and host free dinners for those individuals feeling alone. All in all Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate with family, friends and several Lucky turkeys still alive on Thanksgiving Day due to the fact in the mid­20th century and perhaps even earlier, the president of the United States “pardoned” one or two Thanksgiving turkeys each year, sparing the birds from slaughter and sending them to a farm for retirement. A number of U.S. governors also perform the annual turkey pardoning ritual. Have a Happy Thanksgiving Day.

Application Period Begins for 2013­14 Edison Scholars Program ROSEMEAD, Calif.,— Are you a high school senior planning to study science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields in college? If so, you may be eligible for one of several $40,000 scholarships being offered by Edison International (EIX), parent company of Southern California Edison (SCE), which has announced the application period for its 2013­14 Edison Scholars Programs, running now through Jan. 10, 2014. The $1.2 million program, which offers 30 scholarships valued at $40,000 each paid over four years, is for Southern California high school seniors who either live in or attend public or private high schools in SCE’s service area and will be pursuing college studies in the STEM fields. Students from low­income families are especially encouraged to apply. “The Edison Scholars Program is an excellent opportunity for any high school student in our service area who has a 2.8 GPA or better and wants to pursue higher education in the STEM fields,” said Tammy Tumbling, director of Philanthropy and Community Investment for SCE. “If you know high school seniors who qualify and would benefit from the four­year scholarship, please pass the word along and encourage them to apply.”

Since 2006, EIX has awarded almost $4 million in scholarships to 460 students. “At Edison International, we realize that higher education is a transformative tool that fuels the future,” Tumbling said. “As an energy company, we recognize the skills needed for our future workforce and to help advance our country.” To apply and to get additional eligibility information, students are encouraged to go to: www.scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars. Scholarship recipients will be announced in April 2014 and recipients may also be eligible for summer internships at SCE after completing their second year of college. Dependents of Edison International employees are not eligible for the Edison Scholars Program. For more information about SCE, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.Edison International (NYSE:EIX), through its subsidiaries, is a generator and distributor of electric power and an investor in infrastructure and energy assets, including company’s community donations are part of its commitment as a renewable energy. Headquartered in Rosemead, Calif., Edison leading corporate citizen. Southern California Edison (SCE) International is the parent company of Southern California customers’ utility bill payments do not fund company donations. Edison. Edison International’s support of charitable causes is funded entirely by Edison International shareholders. The

Three Reasons To File For Your VA Benefits By Michael C. Burnell Jr. As a disabled veteran myself, I understand that many veterans have their reasons for not taking the time to research the possibility of filing for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). After all, haven’t you heard all the horror stories of backlogs and denials? After all, why apply for a handout when so many others have it so much worse? After all, why ask the government for anything, when we all know that they are good for nothing. The negative arguments are plenty, and I will not attempt to list them all in this short article. Suffice it to say that I am hoping to change the minds of a few veterans who may be letting an earned benefit sit idle – to the benefit of no one at all! Reason #3 to file for your earned VA benefits This is an earned benefit, not a handout. VA disability benefits are attained through honorable service in the US Armed Forces. They are “part of the deal” that you made when you stepped up to the plate to serve your country. You need not be a combat veteran to have earned benefits. If you have an honorable period of service, and you have symptoms that were incurred in (or exacerbated by) military service, you may be eligible for benefits. Reason #2 to file for your earned VA benefits­Demographics make a difference. VA Disability filings can potentially help more than your pocketbook. Federal and local resources are sometimes allocated by numbers. How many disabled veterans, for instance, reside in your county? Resources follow the numbers. If more veterans file for deserved claims, the nation will have more accurate numbers with which to shape policy and allocate needed resources. This reason should speak directly to those with the outlook that they “don’t have it that bad.” NOT filing for earned benefits holds up the numbers, and that can slow things down for needed resources to large numbers of veterans. Successful claims also equate to federal dollars entering into and stimulating your local economy. Reason #1 to file for your earned VA benefits­

Reconnect to your veteran status. This is my catch all, the big pitch! I am hoping that looking into the possibility of filing for veterans benefits will help to reconnect you to the veteran community. Veterans are represented in every part of society, and can be a real source for good. You can help and get help from literally thousands of groups, networks, organizations, affiliations, etc., If you are not in bad

circumstances, and don’t feel you are in great need of help, then who knows what good you can do for others? Maybe it is not about the benefits – the number and scope of veterans groups is huge! For fun, for business, for non­profits, for camaraderie, for mutual assistance, for the connection to others who have served, I urge you to take a moment to research the possibility of

applying for your earned VA benefits, and discover the true personal benefit of reconnecting to your veteran status. Michael C. Burnell Jr. currently serves as the communications coordinator for the Fontana Veterans Resource Center, Veterans Partnering With Communities, based in Fontana, CA. www.veterans4communities.org, and he can be reached at mcburnelljr@msn.com

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LG And Google Introduce The Google Nexus 5 Slimmest and Fastest Nexus Phone Ever Now Available Online in Select Markets Following the success of Nexus 4, LG and Google have partnered again to deliver the first smartphone featuring the latest Android operating system, Android™ 4.4, KitKat. Packed with new features, Nexus 5 is the slimmest and fastest Google Nexus phone to date. With a stunning 5­inch Full HD IPS display, Nexus 5 boasts an expansive screen for an unrivaled visual experience. The lightweight smartphone comes in both 16GB and 32GB versions and is the perfect combination of powerful performance, functionality and convenience thanks to LG’s proven hardware and best of Google software and services. “LG is proud to partner with Google again to develop the fastest, most powerful Nexus phone ever,” said Dr. Jong­ seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Nexus 5 offers the ultimate functionality in a modern design and is a testament to the level of innovation that can be generated when two great companies come together for a second act.” “We’re excited to collaborate with LG on a new Nexus device,” said Sundar Pichai, senior vice president of Android, Chrome and Apps at Google. “Google Nexus 5 is the slimmest and fastest Nexus phone to date and puts the latest platform innovations of Android 4.4, KitKat, right in the hands of consumers. Capturing the Moments that Matter­The camera in Nexus 5 features LG Innotek’s acclaimed optical image stabilizer technology which was first introduced in the LG G2. Mated to an 8MP camera with longer exposures, less blur and less noise, Nexus 5 is unmatched in dim light performance. Nexus 5 also includes Photo Sphere making it easy to capture a series of photos and turn them into a seamless 360­ degree experience. And Google can create Auto Awesome photos and movies from the content in your library to share with friends and family. Moreover, the improved HDR+ mode in Nexus 5 instantaneously captures a burst of shots and applies computational photography to intelligently fuse these images together into one perfect photo with a greater range of shadows and light culled from the multiple exposure and color data. Packed with Power & Speed­Nexus 5 is the

world’s first phone running Android 4.4, KitKat, offering the power of Google in a thin and lightweight device that still manages to feel solid and reassuring. With a blazing fast SnapdragonTM 800 processor and 4G/LTE, Nexus 5 also boasts a 445 ppi Full HD IPS display with advanced in­cell touch technology that enables faster touch recognition, better outdoor visibility and crisper images. This set of features is packaged in a sleek, modern design that leaves no doubt that this is Google’s premium smartphone. Best of Google­Android 4.4 is fast and powerful yet simple to use. The new dialer automatically suggests people the most likely call while Caller ID by Google matches an incoming phone number to a business even if that number isn’t stored in the contact list. Users can send and receive text messages directly from Hangouts, and Hangouts for Android now supports location sharing. With Gmail, Chrome, Calendar, Maps, Drive and Hangouts, Nexus 5 helps users manage their day­to­day lives with familiar, easy­to­use applications. With Google Now, initiating a voice search is as simple as saying “Ok, Google,” and with more than one million apps and games plus movies, books and music on Google Play, it’s easier than ever to find what you’re looking for. Nexus 5 will be available for purchase in either black or white, no contract required, on Google Play™ starting today in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, U.K., Australia, Korea and Japan. Offline availability in Europe, Central/South Americas, Asia, CIS and the Middle East will begin in mid­ November. Key Specifications: Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 with 2.26GHz Quad­Core Krait CPU Operating System: Android™ 4.4, KitKat Display: 5­inch (actual 4.95­inch) Full HD IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels) Network: CDMA/1xRTT/EVDO, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA+, LTE Memory: 32GB / 16GB RAM: 2GB Camera: Rear 8.0MP with OIS / Front 1.3MP HD Battery: 2,300mAh Li­Polymer (embedded) Size: 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59mm Weight: 130g Others: Wireless charging, NFC About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company­The LG Electronics Mobile

Communications Company is a global leader and innovator in mobile communications. With its breakthrough technologies and innovative designs, LG continues to establish a number of benchmarks in the smartphone market, while also helping create a better lifestyle for consumers by delivering a wholly enhanced smartphone experience. As a leader in 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, LG continues

its commitment to developing groundbreaking LTE technologies and fulfilling consumer demands with differentiated LTE devices of the highest quality, all of which are based on the company’s wealth of LTE patents and technical knowledge. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

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From Motown To Your Town The African American Museum of Beginnings with CA Jewelry & African Imports to host the live performance of “Opening the Motown Songbook” A live production to aid community programs. On December 7th & 14th from 5:00­9:00PM at the Village in Pomona (1460 E. Holt Ave., Pomona, CA) the African American Museum of Beginnings (AAMB) and CA Jewelry & African Imports (CAJAI) will host their 5th entertainment extravaganza to aid Inland Empire community programs. This is the fifth in a series of entertainment and tribute shows featuring music from the legends of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Blues and Gospel. This is an invitation to relax, be entertained, dance and eat while giving back to the community. The immediate focus of this event is to aid with needed funds that provide enrichment services for the community in the Inland Empire. On December 7th an additional focus will be placed on the tremendous strength of those suffering with Lupus. Awareness of the courage it takes to maintain a daily schedule when living with Lupus will be highlighted. Donations will be accepted. This Tribute Show will feature renowned professional musicians and singers. “Opening the Motown Song Book” treats audiences to an authentic and enduring tribute to the Greatest era in the History of American Music. This Holiday season, come celebrate the epic songs, iconic looks, electrifying sounds and magic that was and will always be Motown. The Program will feature recording artist JC Bently's releasing her collaboration CD with Brian Mcknight,

Vegas Headliner Michael Fitzhugh, Super Duo Collazz, “Jeff The Great” and a host of top musicians and vocalist. There will be Line Dancing from IE's finest, vendors, and plenty of food and fun for everyone. Khaliff Rasshan , curator for AAMB, a veteran educator and community advocate commented, “people have responded extremely well to past shows. They have been asking events like these for a long time. It is humbling to see all of the talented artist who are coming to perform for the benefit of the community.” He says of the mission, “ It is our dream to be self­sustaining and offer value to the community.” In exchange for the community support this collaborative effort will promote on­going cultural growth. Co­Host CA Jewelry & African Imports (CAJAI) has an entrepreneurial mission to partner with organizations that have a pulse and a heart for the community. CAJAI has an International Collection of products, including African inspired Designer Copper & Beaded Jewelry, Designer Baskets and Specialty “Body Butter” that aid with sustainable living conditions in villages in many African Countries. Moving into their fourth year, Khalif states, “The AAMB started as a simple work of passion built on the great working principles of our ancestors ­ and the passion continues.” For More Information Contact: Khalif Rasshan 951­415­9207 krasshan@yahoo.com (CAJAI) Jeff & Ulondra McCarty 909­237­6947 Jeff@JeffTheGreat.com www.JeffTheGreat.com

We’re in the holiday season; it’s right around the corner ­ time is moving so fast. This month Thanksgiving and next month Christmas. WOW! Unbelievable! I felt it was that time again to share a little information about Yes We Can Newspaper. I am reaching out and appealing to all our readers, those who enjoy Yes We Can Newspaper’s wonderful articles, good news, and information to please share the newspaper with your friends, business associates, and families. I would also like to thank the many people who have called and commented about how they appreciate a newspaper that is positive. Thank you goes out to all who have worked so hard in making Yes We Can Newspaper the first to send a message of good news, information, and hope. I know that there is a lot of negative in this world, but there also is positive which we will continue to provide to our readers. I thank the community and the many people who have emailed and shared their stories and information with us. Yes We Can Newspaper is the voice of the community; it’s your news and your community. I encourage the young to the elderly who have something to say to put it down in black and white. Please send in your articles. We look forward to reading what you have to say. I know there is such wisdom in our elderly and such truth in our youth. Young people, you are our future and with all this technology knowledge I know you have some of the answers to help us for the future. Let us hear your voice. We welcome our veterans to write articles and share information, testimonies, and encouragement to

other veterans. Share information that you may know that can help another veteran. Remember, Yes We Can Newspaper is positive, giving its readers encouragement, good information, and hope. A special thanks goes out to all of the businesses advertising in Yes We Can Newspaper. We would not be able to provide the community with this newspaper if it wasn’t for the businesses advertising with us. I want our readers to please take time and turn every page of the newspaper and notice all of our advertisers. Our advertisers need your support just like we need their support. Take time to patronize, call, or visit the advertisers’ businesses. See what they are offering and when the time comes, you will know where to go. As I mentioned earlier in this article, the holiday season is here and doing business with our advertisers would be very much appreciated. We also would like to appeal to businesses in the Inland Empire to consider advertising your business in Yes We Can Newspaper. Call and partner with us. We would be proud to have your business advertising your product or service with us. For articles and advertisement please contact us at 909­278­7046 or email us at: <ethelmiller@yeswecannewspaper.com. Articles can also be mailed to: Yes We Can Newspaper, 11329 Fiesta Court, Fontana, CA 92337. Your advertising with us will help make Yes We Can Newspaper become the largest positive, good news newspaper in the Inland Empire. Again, I want to thank all of our readers, businesses, and supporters. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Online Business and Networking Your Way to Recognition By Stephen Farrington It doesn't matter what personality trait we are. Introvert or extrovert, talk the back leg off a cow or struggle to make a noise in the crowd, we need to learn about networking. Luckily there is a format for just about everyone.The online business world is not unlike the rest of the world. People do business with people that they get to know. People do online business with people that they get to trust. People who have a successful online business venture will refer to people that they like. So the key for all of us regardless of personality traits is that we have to develop relationships. Networking then can be seen as the development of relationships and as we learn more about our niche we network with those who are closest to us and support our efforts. People that we leartn to trust such as our mentors and those that have reached out to us. Networking is more than a single event. Meeting people at a conference and taking their business card.

Networking is follow through and it is based on give and take. When used wisely networking will generate leads for your business but of course networking is not something that we all do naturally. Follow these tips to improve your networking outcomes. Find some groups on facebook and follow the group members. Learn what they are doing and participate in any webinars or phone hook ups that they may be offering. If you find some information that you think may be of interest to group participants then forward it onto them. Make sure that you add comment to these group members at least once a week. If your business is of interest to local business people in your town then you should investigate groups that meet face to face and see if you can be of value in these groups too. List your skills and make sure that people in these groups know what you are good at and what you can offer them. make sure that you take your business cards with you and leave them with people. Look for places in your local community

where you can volunteer your services. Many small country towns have theatres that struggle to get people to work them. Ask yourself where could you skills be used to the best effect. The tourist bureau is another place where you could meet interesting people and get your business cards or post cards out there in the community. Join some local community committees and learn about what they are trying to achieve. Is there anyway that you or your business venture could help them reach their outcomes. Don't just do these things once or twice make it a regular habit and make sure that you talk to people who you are working with. You have to rememeber that you are doing this networking so that people will get to know you, trust you and want to do business with you. They are not going to do this if you remain a casual acquaintance. You need to involve people in what you are doing. Involve the people that you meet either face to face or through cyber space in the happenings of your business. Share your success with them. Share your plans and your goals.

Keep an eye out for opportunities to sell yourself as an honest citizen who is working on the development of a legal and real business opportunity. Doing these things will get you known in the community and that is what you are trying to achieve. Probably the most important lesson to learn when networking is to offer to help other people that you meet. This is not to build a kudos bank but to generate the impression that you are a decent human being. Give referrals wherever you can. If prospects are going cold on you offer to introduce them to one of the groups that you have met on a social media site. Giving and sharing information and helping others is the main thrust of a good networking plan. You won't know what other people know until you start talking to them. Even the experts don't know everything and if you are keeping current with information in your niche you may suprise some of the experts with the depth of your knowledge. Whether working with social media sites or face to face you will need to find out from people

how you will recognise a good prospect that you can refer to them. Ask them straight out余 "How will I recognise a good prospect that I can refer to you?" They will appreciate this and will probably ask you the same question back. Make sure that you have a quick and correct answer for them. Try not to worry about the number of connection you make in the early stages but work on the quality of the relationship. This may take time to develop but you never know where a good relationship will take you. Your name may get dropped in the best places and before you know it people are phoning you or emailing you for advice or help. Networking is an essential componant of any business venture. The online business owners should not approach networking as though it was a scary prospect or a necessary evil. Focus on how you can help other people. Use all the tools available to you to build your networks and remember to spend this time focused on others and not yourself.

Building a Strong Client Relationship By Jack R. Landry As a salesperson, you will be given a very large responsibility. Your task is largely to make sure that the company stays profitable and that enough revenues are being brought in. As a result, it is critically important that you learn how to build a relationship of trust with your clients quickly. When they trust you, they will be much more likely to make a purchase because they believe that what you have to offer will fulfill a need that they have. The first thing you will need to do is take an outside in perspective. This means that you will learn how to take a step back and look at the situation for how it is instead of analyzing every little detail that happens along the way. Learn to see what is really happening. Determine whether what you are offering

will really meet the needs of the potential client in some way. Then, determine whether you are relaying that it can meet their needs properly and whether they seem to be convinced. When you know what is really going on and how the client really feels, you will be able to respond to various situations more appropriately. The second thing you will want to learn how to do effectively is negotiate. Many salespeople lose sales simply because they put off negotiating until it is too late and the client is frustrated or does not think they can get what they want for the price they want. It has been determined through studies that much of the actual negotiation takes place before a face to face meeting. If it does not happen before then, then it often does not happen at all. As a result, you will want to make sure you take advantage of any contact you

have with the client before the actual face to face meeting. Make sure you get all of the correct facts you can before initially contacting them so that you will be able to work with them in the more effective manner. Negotiation is definitely a process that can take quite a bit of time to complete. However, you will definitely want to get as much of it done as quickly as possible. The third thing that you will want to do is find a common ground to work with the client on. Many people feel much more comfortable when they are working with or talking to people that are like themselves. As a result, it works out wonderfully if the potential client is a lot like you. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. It is much easier to build a relationship of trust when there is at least some kind of common ground between you. Try to find

something that you can easily talk about together, whether it is similar hobbies, similar goals, or something else. At times, you will probably find that certain relationships are simply awkward at best. However, the more in common that you find to talk about with others, the less awkward it will tend to be. Finding common ground quickly is critical to learning how to build strong relationships of trust. It is best if you can find common ground on the personal level and on the professional level. However, whatever you can find to work with will have to do. In addition, try to always let the client know that you have their best interests in mind. This will help ensure that you are both working towards a common goal. The fourth thing that you will want to make sure you do is double check and triple

check to make sure that you know what the needs of the other party really are. No matter how persuasive you are, you cannot convince someone to purchase something and then be fully satisfied if you are not addressing a need that they have. It is not talent to convince someone to purchase something they do not see a need for because you do not know what their need is. It is talent to be able to find out what they need quickly and then show how what you are offering will meet that need. If you can, have an open discussion about what the potential client needs early in the relationship. The earlier you are aware of the needs of the potential client, the stronger and better relationship you will be able to build. Make sure you ask a variety of open ended questions until you arrive at the answer that you were looking for.

Using Graphic Design to Make a Project Impactful By Jack R. Landry Graphic design is a great thing to implement on any project that uses visuals to make an impact on a viewer. Whether the project is a standalone piece or the visuals are merely supplemental, having striking design is an effective way to get people's attention. When individuals are drawn to a striking visual, they are more likely to have a positive reaction to it. This reaction is one that is involuntary and reflexive, and it is one that makes for a great reaction to other elements that might be presented. In today's world, graphic design permeates everything. Due to the speed with which information can be conveyed and the

rapid spreading of ideas, graphic design is something that permeates every aspect of society. Since individuals are going to be bombarded with design elements on a daily basis, it is important that visuals that are going to be presented be distinctive and professional in nature. These elements have the potential to make a real difference in the way that things are perceived, and how they will be reviewed. In everything from causal hobbies all the way up to professional projects, graphic design can play a major role in the reception that something can get. There are some things that people can do to ensure that their effort is well received. First of all, it is important to know and understand the target audience for a presentation. Different demographics and groups will appreciate different things, so knowing how these individuals will likely react to an offering is a key first step. However, it should be universally accepted that graphic design should be something that is bold without being obnoxious, being colored in such a way that is striking without being overwhelming. Current trends actually favor a degree of minimalism, so it is therefore prudent to weigh it. Minimalism is a style that shows a professionalism and quality that many people react to quite well. Most major companies have adopted this approach to their logos and branding, because it is a quick way for people to recognize something and react to it. Imaging should be evocative of what a person is trying to convey. For example,

business settings are often conducive to professional work that shows quality and professionalism. It is the dedication to knowing what is being presented and who it is being presented to that will make all of the difference. Graphics are a powerful supplement, and they sometimes are able to speak to people in ways that other formats simply wouldn't. Indeed, people will have a reflexive reaction to the visual that they are exposed to. This reaction will be their honest opinion of something, which will occur before they have the chance to gauge their reaction. Therefore, visuals are perhaps the most powerful way to elicit a reaction. Visual elements that follow different styles will have different impacts. All of these factors combine to show how visuals and graphics are an effective force on people. One of the great resources that people can use for their projects is a print shop. Not only will a printing shop be able to help people with creating and compiling their projects to a professional grade, but they also will be able to help them in figuring out what is going to look good and get a good reaction out of viewers. Such aid is invaluable. The experts that work in these printing shops understand the impact of the visual realm and can offer great advice and insight on the project as it is being developed. Getting another opinion and perspective on matter has the potential to be vastly beneficial. No matter what, the most important part of any project is being able to effectively express the sentiment and the direction behind the work. If people are able to identify the tone of the work, then they can react to it in a way that is conducive to the effort that is being made on their behalf with the project. Graphic design can be an invaluable aid, being something that makes for distinctive visuals that can have a pronounced effect. By implementing these elements into projects, people can make them more striking and effective buy eliciting a positive reaction out of viewers.

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Creating And Communicating Your Career Brand By Tony Jacowski A career brand is a cohesive image that leads to you being positioned as a trusted expert in your field and attracts the ideal employer or client. It also conveys to potential clients or employers the value for them of investing in your talents. The benefits of having a strong career brand are manifold. It has numerous advantages:­A good career brand brings you new and varied opportunities much faster. ­A career brand makes sure that the other parties, such as prospective customers, clients, and employers, are aware of your expertise in the area.­A good career brand can also act as a guide in your decisions about what career retraining is necessary or which of the many opportunities to accept.­A good career brand can create a compulsion in the employer's mind to hire you in

much the same way as a good brand in the market makes you want to buy a certain product.­A good, strong brand sets you apart from your competition.­A good brand takes you out of being just a commodity where nothing but the lowest price counts. There are a number of ways that you can go about creating and communicating your career brand, making it a good, strong enough brand to help employers choose you over others in your field. Remember that the process of finding a job or a client for your home­based business career is a simple process of being able to fully market yourself. Think of your job search in terms of marketing where you are the product and the employer or client is the consumer. By doing this, you will clearly see how a compelling career brand can help employers and clients to better perceive the benefits of acquiring you or your

product. This process can bring you a distinct advantage in the job market. A good career brand is a combination of an authentic, strong image and combines advantages and awareness. You have to be able to project a strong image of yourself while focusing on the advantages that you can offer in the specific instance of the job, and you have to be able to make prospective employers aware of the advantages you offer.­Image: Your brand image needs to be based on reality. It must be about who you really are, in addition to what your purpose is, both in your career and in your life. To develop your brand, sit down and decide upon a list of your skills, experiences, and talents. Try to decide exactly what the most essential part of you is. What would you like to be known as, in short? ­Advantages: Once your passion has been

identified, think about its advantages. Write down at least three distinct advantages of your brand for the consumer.­Awareness: Look for good opportunities to let the right people know about your brand to make them aware. There is no point having a great brand unless people are aware of it. Get your name recognized and become known. You can do this by writing articles or blogs on the net or offline, speaking at any available meetings and community get­ togethers, finding ways to work on high­profile assignments, or suggesting constructive ideas to your employer. Once you have created your career brand, continue to strengthen and protect it. There will always be competing brands and the more you cultivate create and communicate your career brand, the more successful you can be in your job­search as well as your career.

Changing Jobs? Look Before You Leap! By Tony Jacowski Depending on the company or industry, it is fairly common to see annual turnover rates that run from 15% to 20%, sometimes even more! This means that each year at least 1 out of 5 working people change jobs and even careers. In some industries and businesses the turnover rate is a lot higher when compared to the others. These figures tell us that it is very important to realize that you may have to face several career or job changes during your work life. Whether simply moving over to a new company or changing careers completely, you'll probably have to face the challenge of deciding whether or not to take a course change in your working life

many times. Here are some more points to consider before making your decision. What to consider before getting started with a new Career­Never use money as your motivator when it comes to changing jobs. If it's only money that you're looking out for, then you should probably ask your current boss for a raise. It is easier to do this than to switch over to a new career field itself. However if you aren't comfortable with the prospect of negotiating with your employer and are determined to get yourself a new job in a new field, then you could use the services of a recruiter. A professional recruiter will aid you in areas such as salary negotiation and company policies and the possibility of

you getting a better job or a better career will be stronger.­Don't let others make career decisions for you. Never allow friends or family or even recruiters to tell you what kind of a job or career path to follow. Yes, it is always good to listen to the advice and suggestions of well­wishers, but in the end it is you who is going to make the final decision and so you have to reason it out with yourself. The idea of changing your career is completely yours and the people who are close to you can be involved to verify your decision and to give advice and suggestions.­Be determined and patient. Don't expect a new career prospect or a new job to suddenly materialize before your eyes overnight. Remember that a career change ­ and

finding a suitable job within that career ­ can be time consuming and frustrating, to say the least. It is important to be determined in order to find better opportunities. When you are dealing with a career change patience and determination are the two most important factors in order to find what you are looking for.­Get started with a job search; be creative and use common sense. Thinking "out of the box" is an age­old cliche, but a sensible one ­ when planning a career change, try not to do those things that you have already done such as sending out hundreds of resumes, answering paper advertisements, and so on. There are many more effective ways to go about conducting your job search. Talk to friends and family and even

colleagues who can help you with your searching. Make sure you are original and creative in your job search. Before jump­starting your new career, try to introspect and understand certain facts, such as why you are looking for a change, what it is that you want, what you think you will get out of a career change, and so on. Once you are sure of the fact that you are going to leave, then devise a plan of action to obtain a new and better job. After all, if you're only looking for a pay hike, then asking your employer for one is far easier than changing your job. Career change can be daunting, intimidating and absolutely backbreaking! But, all in all, if done right, it will always be worth it.

Enjoying The Freedom: Job Tips For Temporary There are literally thousands of opportunities out there for individuals seeking employment today. The job market appears to be extremely narrow at a first glance but that is because more and more companies are looking for temporary employees rather than permanent employees wishing to sign a long­term contract. It does not matter whether you have a skill or not, an agency can offer you employment to suit you. With a few good job tips for temporary employment, you will have work before you know it! Most human resources departments have outsourced their employment to external agencies in the recent past as they have found this method of hiring

more effective and economical in the long term. Temping agencies often offer a comprehensive service to help individuals to get a job, including job tips for temporary employment. Before you look for temporary employment though, you should figure out exactly what you want before you start. You may just want a few weeks work to pay bills, but you may actually be looking for a temporary opening that may lead to permanent employment. Making your decision about what you want is definitely one of the top job tips for temporary employment and you should really take. For more info see http://www.temporaryjobshelp.com/ Temporary_Job_Placement_Agency/

The Top Three Job Tips For Temporary Employment­There are many job tips for temporary employment out there that you can take before looking for a job. However, some are more useful than others. Here are the top three job tips for temporary employment that could help you: 1. Whenever you are looking for potential employment, you should always have a good attitude. This will not only impress potential employers, it will also help if you are looking to earn a permanent contract from a placement. Even if you do not like your job or get bored with the training, a proactive attitude will make you stand out from the crowd as well as ensuring that you make it through your

temporary employment with few problems. A good attitude makes sure that your performance is always up to scratch and can truly make a success out of every opportunity given to you. 2. The second most important tip for temporary employment is to enjoy your work. If you narrow down the work placements to the few jobs that you would actually like.to do then you will more than likely make more of an impression on the company that you go to as well as making it easier to maintain that positive attitude. If you look upon every temporary job as an opportunity to learn new skills and make new contacts then you will almost certainly be able to walk away with something that may help you in

the future. 3. Keep yourself to yourself is an excellent job tip for temporary employment. If you get caught up in the politics associated with every job then you will make enemies and will more often than not end up leaving when your contract expires. You should never burn bridges, cause or get involved in conflict or make a bad impression if at all possible. This may prevent you from getting future employment. If you adhere to these job tips for temporary employment then you will not go far wrong. Making a good impression should be your main aim so always be positive and helpful and you should be fine.

goals. As you prepare for a career change, ask yourself if you will be able to achieve your goals in your new career. What new areas of training will you need? When pursuing a new career, do not allow your lack of experience to stop you. Take advantage of training opportunities. You may be able to find training locally or online. Making a

career change, especially in midlife, is a major decision. The security of your present career may prevent you from venturing into new territory. Research your prospective new career and find out what the income possibilities are. Calculate the differences in the benefits. Using your new career income, calculate your monthly budget. Is it worth it? Can you afford

this change financially? Changing careers can be exciting. Do not let your age stop you from pursuing your dream. From today until retirement can be the most rewarding times of your life, if you choose to follow your dream and start a new career. Hopefully this career change advice has got you thinking. I know this, if I can do it so can you!

Career Change Advice In March of 2006 I left my career of over 20 years for what I hope will be an exciting life of working for myself full time on the internet. How about you? Have you been thinking about doing something else with your career? Gone are the days of working with the same employer for 30 or 40 years. Today's generation is expected to change careers every five to ten years. Whether you have been in your career ten years or 40 you may feel that you are stuck in a dead end career because of the potential risk of a career change. Nothing is further from the truth in today's world.Some career changes can happen with the same employer, other career changes will require you to seek a new employer or start your own business. Some career changes are of your own choosing and others may be the result of company down sizing. Have you been dreaming of a new career but have not taken the step because of the fear of the unknown? With some pre­planning you can pursue a new career without risking your financial security. You will find it to be very exciting when you put the wheels in motion. Career opportunities are endless. When planning for a career change, make sure you know exactly what you want to do. Ask yourself some questions. What do you enjoy doing? Make a list of all the things that you enjoy doing. What do you enjoy about your current career? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? What are you good at? Life is full of experiences and you have learned a few things along the way. List what you are good at. Think about the areas that people ask your

advice on. What talents do you have? You can be your own worst critic. Ask others what they see in you. What would you change about your current career? You know what you do not like about your current career; make a list of all the negatives. This list will help you determine what you do not want in your new career. What are your goals? Make a list of your

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Can You Handle The Truth? Warning! Warning! Danger Ahead

By Pastor John H. Clark

James chapter 3:1 my brethren, be not many masters, (teachers) knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. In the amplified Not many of you should become teachers (self constituted censor and reproves of others), my brethren for you know that we [teachers] will be judged by a higher standard and with greater severity [than other people; thus we assume the greater accountability and the more condemnation Now let’s proceed with cautions!! In Gal 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision (called that because of its special adaptation to the Gentiles.) Was committed unto me Paul, as the gospel of the circumcision (for Jews only) was committed to Peter, now you see that there are two different gospels for two different people. I think now would be a good time to go to Gen 17:1­2 and 4­5 v1And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. V2And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. V3And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying, V4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. V5

neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. Abram meaning high father, but thus shall be called Abraham meaning father of many nation Gen 17: 6­7,9 ­10 and 11­12 and 14 v6And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee. V7 and I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations (race) for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. V9And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations (race). V10This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; every man child among you shall be circumcised. V11And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. V12 And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. V14 and the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant. Now turn to Malachi 3:8­9 v8 Will a

man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. V9 ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Now keep in mind anyone not circumcised is not in the convent or nation of Israel. Now turn to Eph 2:11­12 v11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; v12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth (nation) of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: Now let’s go to Jeremiah 31:31Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: This proves that neither convent old or new include any Gentiles. A footnote taking for the recovery version of the bible for Ephesians 2:11 states. The man (Adam) whom God created to fulfill His purpose was pure, without sin or any kind of negative mixture. However, sin the nature of Satan entered into man through the fall. First it caused man’s body to become the flesh, full of lust and eventually, it made the whole being of man the flesh. Hence man was damaged and was thus prevented from fulfilling God’s purpose. Then God

came in to call a race­ Abraham and his descendants­out of fallen mankind. For the accomplishing of His purpose, God commanded them to be circumcised, that is, to put away their flesh. This meant that they were separated from the fallen mankind and delivered out of the fallen condition. Circumcision made a tremendous distinction between then and the rest of the mankind. The circumcised people were called “the circumcision,” those who were separated from the fallen situation. The rest of mankind was called the “uncircumcision,” those who remained in the fallen state. These were the Gentiles in the flesh. We were in that category before we were in Christ Now that you understand the different between circumcise (for the Jews) and uncircumcised (for the Gentiles) let’s go back to Eph 2:12 again that at that time you Gentiles were alienated for the nation of Israel and strangers for the New Testament convent of promise. (God never made a convent with a Gentile). Now let’s go to Genesis 22:17 that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; the stars of the Havens signify Abraham spiritual descendant. Who citizenship is in heaven. Phl 3:20a for our

conversation (citizenship) is in heaven. On the other hand the sands of the sea signify his earthly (nature descendant Jews). Remember the Jews were adopted by God according to Romans 9:4a who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption. Sign Israel was adopted by God they could never have His nature, therefore God gave them the ten commandment law watch contained His nature. While the Gentile are given Gods nature at the new birth by faith 2peter 1:4 whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Romans 9:30­32 what shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. V31 but Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. V32 Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone; So now you see what the apostles preached to Israel is a totally different gospels then what Paul preached to the Gentiles.Next month the two different gospels for two different churches in detail

Divorcé Creates Christian Relationship­Mending Cards By Richard O. Jones Most people enter marriage believing honesty is the foundation of an everlasting good marriage followed closely by the blessing of God. Unfortunately, many marriages begin with the absence of full closure and God’s blessings. Perhaps God’s blessing is all that is truly necessary because without honesty, God is unlikely to have blessed the doomed union. Fortunately, the wedding is often beautiful and a joyful memory for the bride and groom. Nevertheless, a few guests in attendance find themselves clinging to their loyalty, through a code of silence, when the preacher asks, “If anybody here knows why these two people should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.” Richard O. Jones, 66, a survivor of several sunken relationships including two divorces, believes that “Unequally Yoked Relationships” dominate marital unions. With the divorce rate at 50% and climbing, surely it can easily be concluded that at least a few

of the remaining marriages are rocky; although the couples remain married until death does them part. The Bible admonishes in Deuteronomy 22:10 Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together. The main problem with many intimate relationships and marriages, according to Jones, is not that most people are in ox and donkey relationships but they don’t know how to harmoniously and lovingly co­exist in such a contradictory lifestyle. It has been consistently proven that the human head and heart is not connected when it comes to love. Based on scientific and human behavior studies, opposites will always attract. “I give kudos to the resilience of lovelorn once divorced people who continue to try the married life after surviving the capsizing of one or more Love Boats,” says Jones. “If I didn’t think that I would get committed to hell or an insane asylum, I would marry a blow­up doll. That’s the only kind of woman that can put up with my mess,” he jokes. In order to combat the high rate of divorce, Jones created, Ox and Donkey Relationship Cards. “There are

hundreds of repairable conflicts that cause salvageable loving couples to breakup,” says Jones. “Many families, friends, in­laws and bright futures are left behind as collateral damage. Nevertheless, the realty of ox and donkey relationships exists. I have over 70 lighthearted cartoon cards of an ox and donkey couple called Oxy & Keke illustrating the conflicts real couples face. Each card ends with a scriptural reference that guides the couple in the area of their conflict.” Jones says that two psychologists, Dr. Cindy Lester of Newburg, Oregon, and Dr. Evelyn Clarke of Inglewood, CA have endorsed his cards as viable tools to reconciling couples in conflict. Jones invites marriage counselors and others in ministry to view his cards. As a clean comedian Richard O. Jones is available for marriage retreats and couples ministries at no charge as a service to the sanctity of marriage. Visit his website at: www.oxanddonkeyrelationshipcards.c om or for more information email: info.oxanddonkey@gmail.com

Play With God and Get Burned! By Min. Douglas Daniels Recently the Oxygen Network launched a new reality program entitled “The Preachers of L.A.” There is clamor all over the internet and particularly in social media forums. Viewer’s in general and Christian Viewers in particular are not pleased with the images portrayed by the “real Pastor’s’ in this reality series. Many have voiced their displeasure stating these Pastors are a disgrace to the Ministry. Their behavior and conversation is more akin to Pimps, Players and Hustlers, then to “Men of God.” The consensus I have read, seem to feel that this show does a disservice to the Church, God and the Ministry of Preaching. While these “Pastors” have undoubtedly accomplished great works in their respective church communities, the images they project by their lavish lifestyles promotes the Non­Biblical, Prosperity Gospel. The parable of Jesus and the wealthy young ruler clearly shows that the love of this world and its wealth, luxury and power, will keep you from following Christ. Christ and His Apostles example in ministry shows us to be modest, humble and reserved in our speech. Ministers are to be bold in proclaiming the Gospel and serve God’s people in humility and love. What we are witnessing in this reality series are men who have forgotten what their high calling to the ministry of God’s people is about! They have allowed the deceptiveness of ego and self­ aggrandizement to cause them to believe it is about them and they have power of their own. They believe their own hype and the praise and applause of their congregations. It is God and God alone through His Holy Spirit that draws the sinner to salvation. The accumulation of wealth and material things is not evidence of God’s favor. The Pharisees’ attempted to put forth this same argument to Jesus, without success. Titles and opulent houses, expensive cars and clothes; wealth and success, are not a badge of anyone’s righteousness. We as a people and followers of Christ need to stop elevating these men to objects of praise and worship. God alone deserves our praise and worship, not the shepherds! We cause them to err with our adoration. When they do err, we lose our faith because we put our faith

in fallible men and not the infallible God! To be called to minister is a high honor! It is a privilege and a greater responsibility. He is set aside by God for the special work of serving God’s people and kingdom building. A MINISTER MUST BE ABOVE REPROACH AND OF GOOD CHARACTER! HE MUST NOT EVEN GIVE THE APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY IN HIS ACTIONS OR THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOD’S CHURCH! The Church is an edifice dedicated to the worship God. It is not supposed to be a monument to the pastor! Those who are called to the ministry of God’s Word to His people must be humble! They are not boisterous and immodest! The notion of humility is a notion of selflessness, commonness, submissiveness and lowliness. The Apostle Paul states the minister’s position clearly in 2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;” (NASB) In Paul’s time, it was customary to conceal treasure in clay jars, which had little value or beauty and did not attract attention to themselves and their precious contents. The treasure Paul is speaking of is the Gospel of Jesus Christ! The earthen vessels or clay pots he is alluding to are the preachers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is not our Gospel! We are simply the clay pots that contain this Glorious Gospel! In the previous verse of 2Corinthians 4:5, he clarifies the minister’s position of service; “For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond­servants for Jesus’ sake.” We don’t preach our own gospel as do the false teachers, who are puffed up with self­importance. Who live flamboyant lifestyles to be seen of men! This Gospel is not about the preacher or pastor! We are servants/slaves for Jesus’ sake. Not only are we the servants/slaves of God, but we are servants/slaves of God’s people. This is the attitude Paul had towards his ministry and this is the attitude these pastors should have and display. If you are seeing anything other than humility and service; that means they have either forgotten or abandoned their high calling. In either case, they are not good representatives of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to His people! It would appear from the episodes recently aired, that these so­called pastors have chosen their own paths; differing from sound biblical

teachings. Let us pray that those who have set themselves aside from the path that God called them to follow will awaken and repent of their follies! Let us pray that they stop playing with God and His Word! This is a game they cannot win! I personally know of a preacher who played with God; misused his calling and misguided God’s people. His deeds were eventually exposed. He was suddenly stricken with a debilitating disease and laid on his back unable to speak or eat, for ten years before he died! The call to the ministry of God’s people is a serious responsibility and not to be taken lightly! It is to be upheld by the highest ethical standards! A wise man once said, “Ministers should desire to be effective expositors of God’s Word and true pastors, not showmen or motivational speakers.” A minister must live up to the call on his life or leave it alone! If you continue to play with God, you will get burnt! From all the news headlines of falling pastors, it appears that God is making manifest the corruption under His name; in His churches and the body of Christ.

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How To Save $500 On Gap Auto Insurance By Sam Streubel The average price for gap auto insurance sold by an auto dealership or finance company is $578. Q. So why would anybody in their right mind pay $500 more they should? A. They don't know any better. Imagine you are in a car dealership and you have just purchased a brand new car. You're sitting there with a self satisfied smile on your face that lets everybody in the showroom know you just brought the

salesman to his knees with your finely honed negotiating skills. Next you go see the finance person to arrange a loan. This is where you're casually informed that if you wreck your beautiful new car during the next year or two you are going to have fork over maybe five grand because the car will be worth that much less than what you still owe the bank. Lucky for you the finance guy has a tailored made solution to the problem. For a measly $578 one time fee you

can purchase a gap policy that protects you from a potential shortfall, up to $5,000, if you owe the bank more than the car is worth when that bus hits you. Of course you're going to say sure, go ahead because you're afraid of losing your shirt and, by the way, did I tell you the premium could be rolled right into the loan? On one hand, you are relieved to know the value your asset is protected, but on the other hand you're asking yourself why it had to cost so much.

Well, it doesn't, who knew that there was even such a thing as gap insurance much less how much it's supposed to cost. The problem is not with you, but with the major insurance companies and their brokers. The reason you don't hear anything about gap from your insurance agent is that it isn't exactly a big money maker. With an average gap endorsement costing around $35 a year, there isn't a lot of profit incentive to buy 30 second spots on American Idol. Besides the price,

there's another difference between the gap insurance sold by a car dealer and the policy rider sold by a name brand gap insurance provider. When you buy gap from a major insurer you can cancel the rider as soon as the loan balance and value of your car reach parity usually within the first two years of ownership. With dealership gap insurance, the coverage is spread out over 60 months and cannot be canceled for a refund whether you need it or not.

Managing Money is No Easy Task In this recession some people will learn the hard way that managing money correctly is not something that can be postponed until your kids are teenagers. Managing what you earn is no easy task and you should set aside some time to do it a couple of days each time you get payed, that means that Thursday before your salary is deposited into your account you have to sit down and write down what is it exactly that you are going to do with your money. Experts recommend a lot of things, and many smart people have written books on how to create a budget and what are the best practices to save money and spend your hard earned money wisely. So before the budget is casted in stone, inform yourself of what people who know what they are doing recommend for your case. Actually there are gazillions of "money wizards" out there that tell you a lot of different things, but most of them agree on basic principals. Saving ten per cent of everything you earn is one of those advices that you will hear everywhere you look for financial advice. That may seem a bit drastic to you, specially if you are living check to check, but in reality it will help you think twice before buying anything, and so become much more responsible on the way you decide to spend your money, with the added benefit that when there is no income the person will have something to fall back on. Try to avoid any type of credit. If you purchase everything with cash you won't buy things you can not afford. Credit is a good thing if it is used only when the sky falls down,

not to buy thatPlayStation, or to pimp out your ride. This is a common mistake a lot of people who just started earning money and has no real responsibilities. When they actually try to manage their money better it is more difficult because of the repayment of the borrowed amount. Stick to the basics, if you want a new fridge save until you have for a new one, or buy what you can afford, this will help to have less expenses when the income grows and the ability to purchase better things is actuallyattainable without more credit. Never, and I mean never, use the money from the ten per cent you are saving for yourself to buy that refrigerator we where talking about. Instead do it as if you had already purchased the fridge with your credit card, pay a monthly fee to that account. That way you are true to the concept of saving money which is meant for retirement or for an emergency, and not just saving up to buy stuff. After you have saved up and have had the good insight of keeping track on how is it that the paycheck is spent, and saved up quite a bit of money, the tricky part starts. Keeping the money in your checking account or savings account will not get you anywhere, it will actually make you loose money, that is because of inflation and the bank fees. Learning what to invest your hard earned savings will require some knowledge, but it is really recommended that you instead get an advice from a trusted professional and put that money to work, by investing in something, but that is the subject of a different article.

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer, One Woman's Struggle By Joshlyn Earls Joshlyn Earls is a woman determined to beat the odds she’s been given by the medical establishment. Diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), she completed chemotherapy, bilateral mastectomy, and radiation, and is now experiencing the side effects of tamoxifen. “Why can’t I find significant data on African American women and IBC? We’re diagnosed more often and at younger ages than other women. About 10 percent of new breast cancer cases in African American women will be IBC — you’d think they’d be doing more specific research.” Joshlyn belongs to an IBC support group with about 2,000 members. “When I asked how many were African American, the answer was zero!” she says. “What does that mean? Is our survival rate different? Is this a cultural issue? I can’t find answers to a lot of my questions. Much of the data I do find is misleading, or the statistics apply to breast cancer in general, not IBC.” An energetic mother, grandmother and wife of 38 years, Joshlyn is used to getting answers. “I want to talk to women who are living with IBC and look like me. I want to talk to women who were diagnosed more than two years ago, but I’ve only been able to find four who are

living with it,” says Joshlyn. “And I want to talk to African­American women who’ve discontinued tamoxifen. The side effects are terrible, and I know there are many women who choose quality of life over toxic medications.” Joshlyn says, rightly, that we need improved detection and more education for women about inflammatory breast cancer. Though symptoms are often felt and seen externally — thickening of the breast skin, redness, swelling, heat — IBC is aggressive and is often diagnosed very late. It forms in layers, as opposed to a tumor, and is less likely to be detected on a mammogram or by breast self­exam if women are looking for a lump. For years, Joshlyn owned and operated a full­ service beauty product distribution company and produced one of the largest multicultural beauty trade shows in Northern California. During the course of this work, she was exposed to an array of toxic chemicals. When she became pregnant, she pulled back. “I knew it was a toxic environment. Maybe that’s where my cancer originated there’s no way to know,” she says. “But I actually developed an organic alternative product — I was ahead of my time. It’s a hard field to change, and after 12 years I stopped promoting it.” A feisty activist by nature and not one to

settle for the status quo, Joshlyn founded her own nonprofit called Fighting 4 The Tatas Breast Cancer Organization, located in Rialto, California to address the gaps she’s found to be so frustrating. “I want to educate the breast cancer community, particularly African American women, and provide solid, meaningful information about this very serious form of breast cancer,” she said. “I want that information to be accessible when people need it. I also want to find ways to provide financial assistance for people who are in treatment because I found that organizations that claim to offer assistance, don’t. They’re misleading.” It’s well­known that fewer African American women are diagnosed with breast cancer than white women, but the mortality rate for African American women is higher than for white women. “The information seems to stop there for us. And in regard to IBC, I know we’re not all dead, though my research would lead me to think otherwise,” she insists. “I know we’re out here. How will we ever reduce mortality or effectively treat IBC, or improve our quality of life unless we unite and raise our voices and demand progress?” You can reach Joshlyn at Joshlyn.earls@fighting4thetatas.com; www.fighting4thetatas.org, or Facebook us at facebook.com/fighting4tatas.

Giving Children a Positive Foundation For A Lifetime Of Living In The Twenty­First Century By JoAnna Payne­Jones Ph.D

Giving Children a positive foundation for a lifetime of living in the Twenty­ first Century is the best gift we can give our children. One of the most controversial subjects I have with my students is the topic on discipline. Cultural differences must also be considered. I ask the reader to keep an open mind and then develop your own approach based on your culture, research, and the goals you have to raise a happy and healthy child. What is the purpose of discipline? Lis Roberts in her book Time Out is Out defines discipline as: “It is teaching, guiding, and helping the child toward self­discipline. The child who has learned the boundaries of behavior and is able to use self­control has higher self­esteem.” According to Robberts parents are giving the child a foundation for self­ control. The word disciple derives from disciple. Parents thus become role models for their children’s behavior. When a child makes a choice that the parents feel would harm that child or harm someone else, the parent lets the child know immediately that this was the wrong choice and that

there is a different behavior expected. Research shows that a positive or negative foundation for life is established in the first five years. ­­­ Parents/teachers or anyone working with children can learn how to use guidance and discipline techniques with children that will nurture inner strength helping children learn problem solving techniques which are necessary to cope in a stressful society. My major concern is helping children internalize guidelines that will help them discover, “inner peace” or for them to learn how to love themselves and lead healthy successful lives and to become caring, competent human beings. Behavior is repetitive. Children as well as adults continue behavior that is learned, if a teacher or parent wants to change a child’s behavior the child must have a reason for change. Learn how to be loving and kind but strong. You can be friends with your children but this role ceases when your common goals and values differ. A parent must be able to listen and see all of the parts of the system while the child does not. An adult must also learn how to see the issue through the child’s eyes. This demands that the

adult know child growth and personality. development principles, characteristics of ages and stages of development, the theories of child development and have observed the child as an individual as well as a part of the age group. Most parents are not formally trained but take on the values and behaviors of their parents. Children recognize discipline as structure, limits and consequences of behavior. No one (which includes children) likes to have anyone impose restrictions on him or her. Children will find it inconvenient and resist structure, limits and will not understand their own behavior in terms of consequences. It is the nature of children and their healthy agenda to test limits especially if they have not helped to develop the rules. When rules are given to us without involvement the resulting feelings may be oppression. There are individual differences some children will resist limits more than others and some children are more difficult to deal with. A teacher or parent who can identify the three types of temperament, which are labeled as feisty, fearful, and flexible will use a different behavioral technique with each type of

Positive Thinking And Its Effect On Your Health By Greg Riley The first situation to consider is the relationship between thoughts and conditions like depression and stress. A crucial question is whether the person's thoughts are creating the physical depression or the physical

depression is creating the negative thinking. When it comes to how you can use your mind to help, this can be accomplished consciously and subconsciously. When someone has a habit of imagining things turning out very badly, rational thinking can show show them that they often exaggerate.

However, the unconscious mind is much more powerful in shaping our habitual behavior, oftentimes beyond our conscious control. Visualization and hypnosis can be very effective in modifying beliefs and, if you do this, the long­lasting effects can be more powerful than using logic only. It is likewise true that positive thinking can have an impact on our physical health, and you may be aware of the placebo effect on people who feel ill. This is when individuals are given a pill which in reality does not have any healing value, and yet they claim to notice an improvement in how they feel. This is evidence of the connection between mind and body,

and there are many examples of men and women with a positive outlook being able to recover faster from malady and injury. You can also use the power of your mind to help you in achieving your fitness goals. A historic example of this is when the four minute barrier for running the mile was broken, which had been considered as unachievable up to that point. Once the "barrier" had been broken, other runners also began to break through what had really been a barrier of belief. The effects of aging are likewise influenced by how we think about the process. As you get older, do you talk to your friends about your "aches and

pains" and your weakened capabilities? It seems there's a great deal of truth to the saying, "You're only as old as you think you are," and our thoughts can be used to undo a lot of the so­called effects of aging. Unfortunately, numerous individuals will continue to hold on to old beliefs about the unavoidable "decline" of health in old age, and not pay attention to the benefits of a positive outlook. Now that you are aware that your attitude can bring you a much better state of health, it's up to you to take advantage of this information and set your intention to think positive thoughts whenever you remember.

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November 2013

Helpful Tips For Everyday Living

One Man’s Experience of Online Dating

By Chris Gil I am a middle­aged man and was married for over 25 years. I started dating one year after I separated from my wife and it had been 28 years since my last first date. Many things have changed during this time period. I thought on­ line dating was the way to go since you can see many attributes of a person within minutes of seeing their profile. My goal was to get remarried someday so I could have a partner and a friend. I liked being married and was faithful, hardworking and dedicated to my wife

but her drug use made it impossible to live with her. I do not need a partner to cook, clean or support me as I do those things quite well. I own a home and have a new car, a good job and I am college educated. My experience of online dating is overall good with a few exceptions. Many of the questions asked by the dating site for your profile may have different meanings and some no one would ever answer honestly. Drug use is one where no one will say they are a pot smoker or “420 friendly” as their employer or family whom they may not want to know they are using. Some do

not consider pot a drug. I do not smoke pot and have a healthy lifestyle and only drink a few drinks a week. The term social drinker to some may mean drinking four to five days a week as they are meeting with friends and since they are socializing they are a social drinker. Many are medicating their pain from past failed relationships or some may just be addicted. Some are very health conscious in what they eat so this will allow more calories for drinking. When it comes to non­religious, this may mean to someone who attends church and believes that Jesus is their savior, that since they do not preach to others, they are not religious. Some may believe in Jesus but do not like organized religion. To others this term can mean agnostic or atheist. I have found that those who are agnostic or atheist have a harder time with someone who has faith. When we dated or married when we were in our youth we had not formed our full personality or how we are going to live our lives so we make these changes with our spouses. We were able to change at this young age. When we are older we are most likely not going to change much so we must accept our new loved one as they are. When we dated many years ago, we went out with someone on several dates and then we started going steady and that continued to a more serious sexual relationship. I had gone out with a gal several times and said, “How would you like to start dating?” She said, “We haven’t even had sex yet!” Gaining someone commitment is the hardest part and sex is the easiest. You never find out the real person until you

have dated them several months. You start to see their real priorities in life. It is really sad that alcohol or drug use is so important to some especially in middle age. You would think most have grown up but many have not. You would think a nurse on an inhaler would know better than to smoke pot every day! Many have poor credit ratings or are bankrupt after going through a divorce they have lost most of their wealth. It is after you are around them for a while that you realize that not all of their credit problems are from their ex; many handle their money poorly. My thinking was if you had many good qualities that making someone happy who was in a bad marriage that had a husband that cheated, did not work around the house or used drugs it would be easy to please them. This is not always the case as many have either raised the bar so high that they want perfection or have a hard time being treated with Love, Respect and Chivalry. They may view these items as a sign of weakness. I am sure that many of the problems for women are just as bad in dating as many men lie and are just out to the have sex. I am optimistic about finding someone but I’m realistic that it may be difficult. I try to avoid someone who was recently divorced or haven’t dated much. It is not easy being the first. I like to make sure they are ok with my lifestyle and we are compatible or can accept our differences. One problem is some are not sure what they want. I look forward to meeting that person to share my life with. I just started dating someone who shares most of my values and hope she is the one.

Metal Detecting For Beginners: Helpful tips To Get You Started By: Mike Powers

they are just something meant to pass the time and break the boring void that Hobbies are something that almost might exist if such habits did not. everyone has. Most of the time, these However, there are some habits that hobbies do not produce any income, allow you to do both: break the

monotony of life and potentially make some money while you are at it. Metal detecting is like this, and metal detecting for beginners is not as complicated as you might think. There are a few things that anyone needs to know when they are just starting out. However, through the upcoming paragraphs, you are going to get a look at a few of the things that everyone needs to know if they are going to be successful with this hobby. The more you know about the process, the more likely it will be that you will find true treasures that have been lost. The first thing that you are going to have to consider would be the fact that there are plenty of these products around. Perhaps knowing what they are would be a

good place to begin. Basically speaking, these are indicators of metal objects that have been buried for one reason or another under some level of sediment or earth. But the trouble is, many people do not realize just how involved this process could be if you really wanted to be successful with it. Perhaps the best thing would be to start small and just learn the ropes of the hobby itself, so that you can become much more successful down the line. This means purchasing a mid level detector and picking a few less populated areas to get going. You should start by digging for anything and everything that is tripped up by the detector. This is going to give you clear ideas as to what specific noises often mean when they are made by the device. The idea is that the more familiar you become with these ideas the more discerning you are going to be able to be. You should be aware going in that you are going to be uncovering much more garbage than you are lost treasures of years gone by. You should be prepared for this by carrying around a handy receptacle, or finding

some means of properly storing the garbage. Many have found it is good to bag up these pieces and rummage through them one more time later on. This will give you an opportunity to ensure that what you thought was garbage actually is. It can be tedious at first, but you should really take the time to learn the hobby for all that it is worth. If you are coming up dry on runs, you should go to hotspots for metal detecting like beaches. The ground is in a constant flux around bodies of water, and so metal and goodies are getting stirred up all the time. Metal detecting for beginners was the object lesson of this article, and hopefully some of these tips and pointers will come in handy as you set out. This hobby takes patience, but it can prove to be emotionally and monetarily rewarding if you are dedicated to it. About The Author Want to learn more about http://www.metaldetectingpointers.co m/metal­detecting­tips/ Visit my website for helpful tips and information on becoming a successful at metal detecting.

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