May 2013 Issue of Yes We Can Newspaper

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Serving the Inland Empire and High Desert Communites

May 2013

Give Them Their Flowers On A Special Day

The story of Mothers Day is the story of firm determination of a daughter, Anna Jarvis who resolved to pay tribute to her mother and mothers of the world. Anna Jarvis dedicated her life to fulfill her mother’s dream of the recognition of a day for honoring mothers.

Though never a mother herself, Anna Jarvis is today recognised as the founder of Mothers Day” and known as the “Mother of Mother's Day”. An apt title to define the remarkable woman’s ceaseless devotion to her mother and motherhood in general.

Anna was born in Webster, Taylor County, West Virginia, on May 1, 1864. She was the ninth of eleven children born to Ann Marie and Granville Jarvis. Her family moved to Grafton when Anna was a year old. In 1881, she enrolled at the Augusta Female Academy in Staunton, Virginia, now Mary Baldwin College.

After finishing her academics, Anna returned to Grafton and did teaching in a school for seven

years.

Anna got the inspiration of celebrating Mothers Day quite early in life. One day when Anna was 12 years old, Anna’s mother Mrs Jarvis said a class prayer in the presence of her daughter. To conclude the lesson on “Mothers of the Bible”, Mrs Jarvis said a small prayer, “I hope that someone, sometime will found a memorial mothers day commemorating her for the matchless service she rendered to humanity in every field of life. She is entitled to it.”

Anna never forgot this prayer. And at her Mother's graveside service, she recalled the prayer and said, “...by the grace of God, you shall have that Mothers Day.” The words were overheard by her brother Claude.

After the death of her mother in 1905, Anna Jarvis resolved to honor her mother.

She became all the more serious in her resolution when she found that adult children in the US were negligent in their behaviour toward their

Emoto’s on Top of The World (San Bernardino, CA) Climbing all 14,505 feet to the top of Mount Whitney, takes a lot of planning, preparation, dedication and attention to detail.These are all traits Dr. Cheryl Emoto, medical director at LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. showcases daily as she balances her professional career and family life. And, oh­by­the­way, she’s climbed Mount Whitney twice. “There is nothing like being on top of a mountain,’’ she says, about her experience reaching the top of Mount Whitney. “It gives you a very clear perspective. …I believe it is important to stay healthy and remain active. Staying active, spending time with my family and playing outdoors keeps me happy and positive in life.’’ Much like her drive to climb Mount Whitney and maintain a balanced life, Dr. Emoto’s determination has transformed her into one of LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. most prized physicians.“It was natural for Dr. Emoto to become our medical director. She pays attention to detail, which is a must when dealing with audits and in­depth analysis of patient care, and government regulations,’’ says Dr. Albert Arteaga. “Cheryl has a knack for tracking everything.” Dr. Emoto credits her parents, for instilling in her a good work ethic and the idea of becoming a doctor.

Dr. Emoto says she told her mother one day she wanted to be a nurse. “Her response was, ‘You know you can be a doctor, too,”’ Emoto says. It was then, Dr. Emoto, who grew up in Michigan, decided she wanted to be a doctor. In 1980, Dr. Emoto moved to Southern California to attend Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda. She completed her residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center. “As a doctor in training I noticed that pediatrician seemed so much happier,” said Dr. Emoto. “So I became a pediatrician and I want to keep treating children. Its true doctors that treat children are the happiest doctors. In 1987, Dr. Emoto joined LaSalle Medical Associates. “I called Cheryl at home and we talked about what she was doing and what she wanted to do as a doctor,’’ says Dr. Arteaga. “She was adamant that she wanted to deliver high quality healthcare in a respectful environment. She also wanted to work part­time so that she could spend time with her then five­month­old son.”

Dr. Emoto was just what Dr. Arteaga was looking for ­ a

parents. Besides the desire of her mother that someone would one day pay tribute to all mothers, living and dead and appreciate their contributions made Anna Decisions even more stronger. Anna began an aggressive campaign to establish A National Mothers Day in the US. In 1909, forty­five states including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico observed Mother’s Day. People wore white and red Carnations to pay tribute to their mothers, according to the tradition started by Anna, she chose carnations because they were her mother’s favorites. A white carnation was to be worn to honor deceased mothers, and a red one to honor a living mother. In 1911 President Woodrow Wilson mad Mother’s Day Official a national holiday to be held on the second Sunday of May. Mothers Day is meant to give due honor to the woman who gave us birth and life. Though we often have the feeling of gratitude toward our mothers we do not confess it often.

Mothers Day is celebrated to share those feeling with our mothers. To spend some time with her and make her feel special. Those staying

dedicated and caring individual for his Fontana pediatric clinic.

She spent 12 years in LaSalle’s Fontana clinic working and raising a family. Latter she moved to LaSalle’s Hesperia clinic and now she splits her time between Hesperia and the Corporate office s the medical director. Dr. Emoto is also coordinating efforts to prepare LaSalle for an increased demand in healthcare services once the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The law, also known as ObamaCare, is expected to take full­effect in 2014 and will mandate all U.S. citizens carry health insurance much like drivers have to carry auto insurance. “Cheryl has found the balance between work and life, and that’s a good balance to have,’’ says Dr. Arteaga. “Not only is she a great role model to our physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals, Cheryl is also proof you can have it all.”

About LaSalle Medical Associates: LaSalle Medical Associates is one of the largest independent minority owned healthcare companies in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. operates four clinics employing more than 120 dedicated healthcare professionals, treating children, adults and seniors in San Bernardino County. LaSalle’s patients are primarily served by Medi­Cal and Healthy Families. LaSalle also accept Blue Cross, Molina, Care 1st, Health Net and Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP). LaSalle’s clinics are located at 17577 Arrow Blvd. in Fontana, 16455 Main St. in Hesperia, 1505 West 17th St. and 565 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. in San Bernardino. LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. is also an Independent Practice Association (IPA) of independently contracted doctors, hospitals and clinics, delivering high quality patient care to more than 190,000 residents in Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tulare Counties. LaSalle’s IPA members in the Inland Empire include: LaSalle Medical Associates, Banning Medical Group and San Bernardino Urological Associates. Hospital affiliations include: Rancho Springs Medical Center, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Community Hospital of San Bernardino, St. Bernadine Medical Center, Mountains Community Hospital, Redland Community Hospital, Loma Linda University Medical

away from mothers must express their feelings of love and gratitude by writing to them or talking over phone. Anna Jarivis was disappointed at the way the commercialisation evolved itself as a result of Mothers Day. She was concerned with reform, not revenue.

She hated the commercialisation of the day,so much so that she felt sorry for ever starting the tradition of celebrating Mothers Day. Anna died at the age of 84 on November 24, 1948. On the day of her burial, bell on the Andrews Church in Grafton was tolled eighty­four times in her honor. After the death of her husband, Granville E. Jarvis, in 1902, Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis moved with her daughters, Anna and Lillie, to Philadelphia to live with her son, Claude. Mrs Jarvis died at the age of 72 on May 9, 1905. She was interred in the West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia.

On the day she was laid to rest, the bell of Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton was tolled seventy­two times in her honor.

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Technology

New Sprint MVNO Ting: A Simply Different Wireless Concept

By Gary Martin

In today's ever growing competitive wireless marketplace, it has become even harder for the average wireless subscriber to understand if they are actually receiving the best value for

their hard earned dollar. With the push toward smarter devices such as the HTC One, Lg Nexus 4 and Samsung Galaxy S4’s. A consumer has to consider how they use their device throughout the month.

With smartphones blurring the lines of pocketable personal computers they

will require a wireless plan that will provide enough voice minutes, messages and data to get them through to their next billing cycle without paying any overages, fees or penalties.

Tucows, Inc., an Internet Hosting company headquartered in Ontario, Canada which has since 1993 disrupted the Internet Domain Registration and Online Hosting Industry. Tucows, Inc has its hands in mixed bag of technical ventures, including its newest subsidiary it’s wireless arm Ting. Ting an MVNO based on the nationwide Sprint/Nextel (S) network and complemented with roaming partners Verizon Wireless (VZ) and MetroPCS (TMUS). When calling Tings customer service you may notice that Ting has live representatives answer their phones instead of using a PBX like most other companies. Ting provides its subscribers with a value based

the advent of modern technology these problems were circumvented, as we shall soon find out.

The fastest speeds available during those days were a measly 56kbps. One can find connections where the transfer rate is as high as 1gbps in an era where one generally accepts speeds slower than 1mbps as very slow. The high speed internet connection that we are accustomed to nowadays comes to us either through the cable through which we receive our TV signals or they are supplied to us through a separate cable by our internet service provider.

This technology is called DSL or direct subscriber line. For the DSL system to work the subscriber needs to have an ethernet card on their PC and they also need to install a DSL modem.

DSL technology allows subscribers to receive and send data and also browse the internet at high speeds over the

plain old telephone line. Nowadays the (symmetric digital subscriber line) and both upload and download at equal data signals of the internet are ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber speeds, the upload speed of the latter transmitted on a different frequency line). Whereas the former provides is lower than the download speed. and the voice signal of the telephone is transmitted on yet another frequency.

The most popular type of DSL service right now in the United States is ADSL, which stands for Assymetric DSL. This means that your download and upload speeds are not the same. Typically, the Download speed is much faster then the Upload speed.

This works for the large majority of internet users, as most internet service users spend most of their time downloading music, videos, email and other services. The splitter at the user's end splits the incoming signals into two parts and sends the data signals to the computer and the voice signals to the telephone. The modems employed by the high speed internet are different too. High speed internet employs two different technologies. They are SDSL

How High Speed Internet Works

By Baxter Owens

The data transfer speeds were not so high when the internet was first made available to the common man. Even after a few years post introduction, the internet was generally accessed by users through the plain old telephone cables using a dial up connection. The connections were very slow because of the inherent signal carrying capabilities of the copper cables and the modems during those days were different too.

Another problem during those days was of the voice signals of the telephone clashing with the data signals of the internet and they used to disturb each other, often leading to data loss or even loss of connection.

This apart, one could not use the telephone while they were using the internet. With advances in the principles of modem technology and

proposition of giving it’s subscribers the ability to control the amount of voice minutes, messages and data used on a monthly basis.

Subscribers are not held to an annual contract and have other benefits picture/video messaging, voicemail, call forwarding, three­way calling, tethering, hotspotting included at no additional cost per month.

Some of the key differentiators with Ting as opposed to other wireless carriers are that they have a low barrier to entry. If you would like to save money and create an Á La Carte Family Plan, this may be the most affordable way to do this.

With only a $6.00 per device fee on your plan, this is the lowest I have seen in the entire industry. You may choose one of three ways to add a device to the Ting network.

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Purchase a “New” device from the Ting website.

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Purchase a “Used/Refurbished” device through

Tings website or via its partnership with a site called Glyde 3.

BYOSD(Bring Your Own Sprint Device) In which you may bring a Sprint CDMA device to the Ting Network. Sprint/Nextel has created certain guidelines for Ting, in which they must follow to add devices to their network. The device can not have a “Bad ESN”, No PTT (Push­To­ Talk), iPhone (At This Time, but it looks like they may come online soon).

You can activate LTE 4G, WiMax 4G, 3G devices at this time. So, if you are currently unsatisfied with your current wireless provider, looking for unparalleled customer service, fair plan pricing and great coverage. You may check Ting out at https://zs15171sip2.ting.com/ this is a promo code in which you will receive $25.00 toward your Ting service.

Political and Community Leaders, and Senator Richard D. Roth join GRID Alternatives IE to celebrate Earth Day 2013 at Solar Install and Open House!

City of Jurupa Valley, CA– GRID Alternatives Inland Empire held its Earth Day Installation and Open House on Friday, April 19, 2013 attracting a veritable who’s who of distinguished political leaders and representatives from the California Congress, Assembly and Senate.

Local elected officials from City of Jurupa Valley City Council, as well as community leaders also joined in this historic day. GRID Alternatives is a non­profit organization that brings the benefits of solar power to low­ income communities. The event gave attendees the opportunity to see first­hand how GRID Alternatives makes every day Earth Day by witnessing a solar system being placed on the roof, the impact of job trainees receiving invaluable workforce development at no cost, and the hardworking and deserving family who will save on their electric bill while positively contributing to the environment.

To commemorate this landmark event State Senator Richard D. Roth from the Thirty­First Senate District attended and was the special guest speaker! “I am grateful for the opportunity to see the teamwork and commitment of GRID Alternatives during the solar panel installation in Jurupa Valley. It is very impressive to see the work GRID Alternatives is doing throughout Inland Southern California and what solar energy is doing to save working families money through lower energy bills. GRID Alternatives helps create excellent partnerships to build strong families and communities throughout our region and throughout California.”

The event provided the opportunity to share the success story of past volunteer and team leader, Carmen Valles, who as a result of the “classroom on the roof” workforce development experience, was able to be hired on full time within the Solar Industry and proudly declared, “they helped me re­invent myself from a ex­ bank executive to a fully rounded solar employee. Carmen also shared with the crowd, “Grid Alternatives I. E. is known for reducing one of the most expensive utility bills,

electricity, but at the same time they are simultaneously training an army of Solar Installers.”

Also in attendance from the Sixtieth District, where the Habitat for Humanity Home is located, was AssemblyMember Eric Linder and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Karin Roberts. Joining them were representatives from AssemblyMember Cheryl Brown of the Forty­Seventh District, Congressman Mark Takano of the Forty­first district, The California Public Utilities Commission, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.

The Earth Day Event installed a 3.2 kW solar electric system which will generate more than 170,000 kWh of clean, renewable energy over the system’s lifetime. This equals over $29,800 in total savings for the family. In addition, 101 tons of greenhouse gas emissions will be prevented over the systems’ lifetimes, equivalent to planting 2,365 trees.

This solar installation was made possible in part by a grant from the S.L. Gimbel Foundation Advised Fund at the Community Foundation serving the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino.

For more information on GRID Alternatives or to find out if Solar Panels are right for your home call (888)496­4743. About GRID Alternatives GRID Alternatives is a non­profit organization that brings the benefits of solar technology to low­income communities. Using a barn­raising model, GRID Alternatives leads teams of volunteers and job trainees to install solar power on qualifying homes, providing needed savings for families struggling to make ends meet while preparing workers for jobs in the fast­growing solar industry and cleaning our air. More than 3000 California families have benefitted from the program to date, saving more than $82 million in lifetime electricity costs, and more than 11,500 people have received hands­on solar installation experience.

Here in the Inland Empire, more than 430 families have been served to­date, for a combined lifetime savings of over $14 million.

A Salute to Military Mothers

By Mary Smith

With Mother’s Day around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to not only acknowledge all the mothers who are juggling family and career everyday, but to give a special salute to those women in the military who are doing the same thing while serving their country.

One such individual is Sergeant Tamesia Boone of the United States Air Force.

Currently stationed in Kadena Air force Base in Japan, Ms. Boone has served her country for the last 17 years.

As the Superintendent of Chaplin Operations for the Kadena Base, she oversees the work of 1500 individuals.

It has been that desire to serve her country combined with her strong faith that has helped her to continue her career in the military. “We have to have a spiritual foundation in ever aspect of our life.”

The opportunity to “travel and pay for college, along with the belief that there were more technical and

professional jobs than the Navy” were the main reasons that she joined the Air Force. As a single divorced mother of one, Tamesia has had to raise her son alone while continuing to serve her country. “It has been a challenge especially in light of the military’s motto of Service before Self, but I have handled it.” Tamesia went on to say that although her job has demanded more of her time, she feels that it has “afforded me more of an opportunity to give my son more.” Not only has Tamesia been able to give her son more, but the military experience has afforded her the opportunity to advance her education by completing her Masters in Management.

Because she has been in the military for sometime, I wondered if she would encourage her son to follow in her footsteps. “I would not recommend a military career for him, but if he chooses that path, that will be his decision.” When asked if she believed that women should serve in combat her reply was “women are just as

capable as men. That’s what we signed up for. Besides, at the end of the day it all about capability not gender.”

Finally, I asked Tamesia would she recommend the military to other women especially the young women coming out of high school. “Yes I would recommend the military for women coming out of high school because it would give them a chance to not only see the world, and get an education, but the military also offers you a chance to gain a lot of leadership ability.”

Thanks to Tamesia and to the thousands of women in the military who continue to serve their country proudly as they juggle motherhood.

They stand on the shoulders of the women who have come before them with the idea and determination that anything is possible for women. From education, health, politics and beyond, women continue to prove that their gender is not a deterrent in what they can accomplish in life if given the opportunity.

Here To Help, A Source Of Resources For Women HESPERIA­Another Level For Women, a non­profit organization serving women, has arrived in the city of Hesperia. The goal of ALFW is to assist women who are in perilous mental, emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual bondage. Another Level For Women transforms women individually, which in turn transforms their families & their community. They are here to help women in the community empower themselves and their families by providing the tools to accomplish their goals; through programs like the Transformation Program. Their Employment Preparation Program teaches basic job preparation skills; as well as advancement training for the woman who wants to increase her skills to qualify for a better position. Included in this preparation is, career counseling, personal financial management skills, interview skills, resume building, as well as case management and other relevant supportive services.

Participants learn what to say and do in the interview, how to dress for success, how to make adjustments to keep the job once they are hired, and much more.

The most popular program, “Help without Hoops” is a

Utility Assistance & Financial Literacy Program which is available to assist clients whose utilities have been turned off or are in jeopardy of being disconnected. Women with children, especially those who are extremely low­income are without options when water, electricity, or gas is disconnected.

A family is adversely affected when necessary utilities are turned off during the extreme summer or winter seasons in the High Desert. There is a huge need in the High Desert Community for Utility Assistance funds to help women with children to prevent homelessness and uninhabitable living conditions.

Founder, Ammie Hines, said “This is our way of reaching out to women in our community to let them know that people care, and we are here to help.” If you are interested in becoming a partner of Another Level For Women to support programs such as “Helps without Hoops” please contact their office or visit the website http://www.anotherlevelforwomen.org/. The office is located at 12021 Jacaranda Road suite 200, Hesperia, California.

By Ethel Martin­Miller Midnight Express, a movie I saw years ago, came to mind a few days ago as I was doing my daily walk. This movie had an underlying message that I am sharing.

A few years back I saw a commercial on television showing one of the very scenes that reflected a very important message to me. When I saw the commercial, I felt that there were millions of people who watched Midnight Express and received probably the same understanding that I took from the movie.

I can’t tell you all that happened in the movie in my article; it would be impossible, but I will tell you that it is based on a true story. Billy Hayes was the main character. The characters consisted of a young man, his girlfriend, his parents, drugs, prison, and Greece.

There was also the triumph of the young man.

The movie is on Youtube if you want to see it. Perhaps it can be ordered from your public library. I sure hope you have a chance to watch this wonderful classic.

Now, the message that I received from this movie is ­ no matter how dark and dim a situation may be in your life, even if you had a part in making the situation dark and dim, there is always going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. It might look hopeless in every kind of way, but there is always a “ram in the bush” somewhere.

I have heard people say many times in my life, “There is light at the end of the tunnel. “ Until now I had never thought about what happens after you get to the end of the tunnel. What happens after taking that first step out of the dark tunnel into that light?

What is the message going to be when you’ve reached that light and you’re out of the tunnel? First, triumph because you got out. The second is the chance to get things right. Many of us, at one time in our lives, found ourselves in that dark tunnel. We were able to see the light and we walked out into the light. There is always a lesson to be learned when we

Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Message The Chamber’s mission is, “GRHCC fosters economic development by cultivating relationships of mutual benefit, advocating for laws and regulations that benefit Hispanic­ owned businesses and the Hispanic community, and seeking opportunities to reinforce the importance of education.”

Chamber’s dedication to advocating for pro­business initiatives, promoting business and enhancing the quality of life in the Greater Riverside area has never been stronger. I am thankful for our dedicated Board and our noteworthy assets, including our members, staff, and leadership.

We engage both business and civic organizations in our Chamber to build their enterprises and our community.

Through collaboration, we are committed to advancing the Greater Riverside’s vibrant business communities. Through trial and error, we have learned that this commitment is stronger when we work together across the board, building upon our individual efforts.

We are fiercely dedicated to our member services and our legislative advocacy, which is led by an incredible team. Our members are always our primary concern. Our member services span across a broad spectrum, including intuitive program and events, business training opportunities, an on­ line business directory, member to member referrals, procurement opportunities, and even one­on­one business counseling. The value of your Chamber membership comes in many forms. The chance to promote your business; the opportunity to expand your knowledge and business skills; the vehicle through which you can serve the community that supports your business; the option of linking with other local businesses to strengthen your own position and offering.

I look forward to working with you during 2013 to meet our collective challenges and opportunities and help make our Greater Riverside communities a prosperous place to own a business. To become a member go to our website: grhcc.org.

Check out some comments from our members. “As members of the GRHCC we have had an opportunity to meet many new people and to feel welcomed into the Hispanic business

community. The mixer we had was especially beneficial and we look forward to hosting another one soon.”Kevin and Carolyn Craig The Winery and Wine Bar at Canyon Crest “La camara de comercio hispana, me ha dado la oportunidad de conocer gente profesional, que esta muy activa en nuestra comunidad. Tambien esto me ha ayudado ha expander mi negocio a un mejor nivel.” (Translation: The Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has given me the opportunity to meet professional people that are very active in our community. They also helped me expand my business.)Miguel Cruz Cruz Custom Tailors

find ourselves in a dark tunnel.

There is a scene in the movie where all of the prisoners were ordered to walk in a circle everyday.

This was the way the prison officials would control the minds of the prisoners. They had to walk in a circle all day for hours. I can’t remember if they walked to the left or the right, but all the prisoners walked in the same direction day after day for hours.

One day the young man, Billy Hayes, was told he had an unexpected visitor.

By now he had lost all hope of ever getting out of prison. The visitor was his girlfriend; it was a miracle that her parents and others had managed to get her to Greece.

He and his girlfriend were able to visit although separated by a thick glass cage or wall.

She saw that he had given up hope, but she kept telling him not to give up in an attempt to encourage him. He was assured that his parents and everyone were working on getting him out. It was already five years, and he was so weak and hopeless. She felt the same way until she decided to take a chance. For whatever reason, she raised her blouse up and pressed both of her breasts against the glass wall and repeatedly said to him, “Don’t give up, don’t give up.”

Well, nothing happened at that moment, but a few days passed and in the midst of him walking the circle with the other prisoners, he began to think about his girlfriend’s visit.

He started looking at all the prisoners walking in that same direction and he turned totally around and started walking the opposite direction ­ faster and faster he walked. They could not understand and started shaking their heads and telling him he was going the wrong way. Well, that’s all I can tell you about the movie, but I can say that turning around and going the other direction is what gave that young man his freedom. There is also “a ram in the bush” to any bad situation. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Small Business

May 2013

Learn to Love Cold Calling by Exploding the Myths

By: Audrey Bodman

It wouldn’t come as too much of a shock to know that many individuals, new to cold calling, will probably start off by hating it within the first few days. They will fear prospecting by phone with the reason being that they actually believe the myths about cold calling ­ without even giving it a second thought. Most of the myths relating to Cold Calling are bogus and completely WRONG.

Myth # 1: Cold Calling is a Numbers Game­Reality: Sales is only a numbers game when all you know is traditional cold calling. Yes, you can call people over and over; chase them until they listen to you so that you just go away. However, there is a better ­ easier method of building trust and getting your product or service message across ­ all on one call. Think quality over quantity ­ simply by changing your sales approach you'll make FEWER CALLS and MORE SALES. Myth # 2: With every ‘no’ you get, you are getting closer to a ‘yes’ Reality: You will never be close to a yes unless you are doing the exact thing required and doing it right. The preceding ‘no’ can never guarantee you a 'yes’. Practise does make you better at what you are doing but only if you have the passion and willingness to learn. So remember you do not have to go through the 'No’s' before encountering a Yes. Myth # 3: You have to be a great sales person to be able to get good results on cold calling. Reality: Not at all. The best people are normally those who are naturally courteous, professional and

strive to take an interest in the prospect. Prospects are now much more aware of the ‘sales tactics’ used by over­polished sales people. So being yourself and remembering to focus on finding out about the prospect, not flogging what you have will open doors for you!

Myth # 4: Underestimate the gatekeeper and do not give them any information Reality: Anyone you interact with over the phone may be a prospect or an influencer to the decision maker. He may even be the decision maker in disguise trying to extract the truth; therefore, do not take the gatekeeper lightly. Treat them with respect but remember not to give too much away ­ save it for the right person.

Myth # 5: Give­up on a prospect after 4 attempts Reality: The fact is that you should try a minimum of 8 times before giving up on a prospect as you need to tap in to them at least 7 times before they register your message as a benefit to their business Myth # 6: Using scripts is efficient in grabbing prospects attention Reality: People can tell when you're reading from a script, even if you think you're pretty good at it and getting away with it. There's nothing personal about it and people can pick that up. Being artificial just puts you into the typical "Salesperson" category. If you can learn to get your message across in a different way, you'll eliminate the negative triggers that can lose your sale within seconds Myth # 7: Cold calling is just for the initial stages for the business Reality: A business’s main purpose is to generate maximum profit. Why say no to a business opportunity when telesales is a guaranteed source for bringing in prospects. Cold

calling should never be eliminated, it should form part of your strategic sales plan Myth #8: Open the phone book, make calls….Reality: Random calls made to random companies will not result in business. Research your calls, make sure you are talking to your target audience. Understand your sector and how you can add value and benefit to whoever you are calling.

Myth #9: Closing the Sale Is the End Result Reality: The goal of a sales person should not be just about closing a deal. Instead, you should focus on determining if you and your prospect are the right fit. By focusing on this, you can alleviate the problems and develop trust and natural dialogue. Your prospect will develop confidence in you and a business relationship will start to emerge.. Myth #10: Cold Calling is Dead Reality: Cold calling today is direct, targeted and above all it’s a communication skill.

Those who disparage cold calling are totally missing the point.

The bottom line is that no matter where you find a lead, whether from networking or a referral (or even if someone calls you) at some point you will need to speak with that prospect on the telephone and if you are not able to communicate the value of the product or service that you represent, you won't get the customer.

Be clever ­ do not fall for the myths about telesales and cold calling. Be a smart cold caller and pilot your own career; once you let go of these myths, you will eventually master the art of cold calling. Within no time you will willingly want to use cold calling over other prospect methods. After all, a cold call is equivalent to meeting a stranger in person or attending a networking meeting and developing a mutually beneficial relationship.

Effective Advertising With Art

Public Speaking And Stage Fright

Advertising with digital art is a great way to seize the attention of viewers.

The quality of advertisements affects the response viewers of the advertisements. There are both good and good advertisements, bad advertisements bore and frighten people away, good advertisements maintain the interest of the viewer.

Effective advertising will require a massive amount of effort to be accomplished. Good advertisements make full use of the experience of a human’s sensory organs. A hugely contributing factor to good advertisements is to adjust the digital artwork to the correct audience to air the advertisement. The artworks used for advertisements should be thought­ provoking and stimulating the emotions of the heart. Effective advertising is completely dependent on the tactics used in creating the artwork.

The human sensory organs are sensitive to the things around them.

The eyes are a window to the world and it is able to detect the colors of the surroundings, with that, it is also able to capture the colors of advertisements. With that the colors advertisements use should be plentiful.

Colors should be mixed with each other and a greater of variety of colors should be used to deliver a greater visual experience to the audience. A

The goal of a man is to be successful. This is a common goal. We aspire from childhood to become greater than our parents or at least to be like them. These are expressed as dreams and dreams can fade or they can become strong and your dream can inspire others. There are three things that leaders do to have success. 1. The dream encompasses more than self. If we don't believe in ourselves then who else will? If we only believe in what we can see, then the future is bleak for most of us. Without guidance, can we really be sure that we're being lead in the right direction. Some people are afraid to dream. It's common especially with those who have had there dreams crushed in past experiences. Some may be more inclined to become a part of someone elses vision, rather than there own.

Is your dream large enough for those who are following you to feel like it encompasses theirs as well? If your dream is just to earn 1,000,000 dollars for Johnny, how can Johnny convince others to help him with that goal? People have to be able to see beyond what your personal intentions are and tap into something bigger. So your dream must be larger than yourself. This is why people who have a vision of helping others may have a following or providing some type of service to the world. Servitude attracts people. When you can help others, to help themselves, people are sure to want to follow you.

2. Become the expert. Successful people are just people who have gotten good at doing a few things that others just don't want to do. So some people aren't going to want to attend the webinars, read the books, and do the long training sessions, and it's

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colorful advertisement is more likely to attract the audience rather than an advertisement with plain dull colors.

Colors within an advertisement should also be organized knowing that it will make an advertisement look neat and an advertisement with confusing colors is more likely to confuse the audience rather than help them.

Adequate organization and multiplication of colors are useful in triggering the sensory organs of humans to create an effective advertisement.

The right artwork serves the right audience. The contents should fit the type of audience because certain groups of people are attracted only to certain things, and understanding this will help advertisers structure their advertisements properly.

Young children are a fine example, their great curiosity makes them love new things, especially toys, since toys take many forms, but they are unable to take horrifying images, whereas many adults can. Knowing them means knowing what such an audience favors or hates. The next thing is to make artworks relevant to the audience that the audience can relate to them. There is a proper structure and an audience aimed for in every advertisement, whether it be for a product, person or service. Making the correct artwork for the right audience will increase the effectiveness in advertising.

Advertisements should incorporate

artworks that provoke thoughts.

Beautiful artworks may be good to temporarily capture the eyes of the audience, but without any deep meaning, artworks can be mere artworks.

The artworks in advertisements should incorporate themes that promote the moral issues that happen in society or themes alike so that people are able to see, as if through a window, the meaning of the world to them through the artworks in the advertisements. Artworks are not merely flashy artworks that simply draw the attention of viewers, they function also as a storyteller.

Underlying or hidden messages with profound meanings could be incorporated to communicate with the audience. A good advertisement leaves for the audience who views the advertisement with a deep impact.

Touching the soul of the audience is key when creating the artwork for the audience. Having a profound impact on the audience will provide greater effectiveness in advertising.

Effective advertising is truly reliant on the tactics used in creating the artwork of the advertisements. As to be considered are the use of human visual experience, the possible audience of the artwork and the meaningfulness of the artwork. These elements in the artwork of the advertisement will promote greater effectiveness. The greater the response of the audience, more effective is the advertisement.

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there loss. Be the person that goes the extra mile and you will be a mile above your peers.

When you lead you should know more than them. Knowledge brings respect. There is no true leadership without respect.

3. Believe in things before they actually happen If you can't see a brighter future, others who are looking to you can't either.

The vision, the goal, the dream, is the leaders responsibility to come up with and then a plan of action can be developed by others. Visualizing success is a technique that many athletes use. By actually seeing success in your mind's eye and imagining in vivid detail how it will feel when greatly enhance your chances of reaching success.

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps uses this technique. 4. Learn from those who are great at it Studying and learning from great leaders will improve your leadership skills.

Not everything will apply because we all have different personality styles. You may find while studying great leaders that some are similar to your own personality. Always keep an open mind to change. Don't become stubborn and don't forget that you must learn to follow before you can truly lead.

We're not all destined to be leaders but if it is in your path to be one, why not become a great one.

Leadership skills within the online community are the same as they would be offline. With technology growing, more and more people are turning to the internet as a source of income. New leaders in this field are born every single day. If you're looking to learn from some of the top earners and leaders in the make money online niche today then you need to click here and watch this video. It may just be the one that changes your life as it did mine. Follow us and we'll see you at the top.

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Employment

How To Negotiate A Great Salary In Any Job Market

By: Tyrone Norwood

Salary negotiation skills must be an essential component of every professional’s career toolbox if they are going to achieve new levels of earning power. Negotiating salary, however, is never an easy task, especially when a professional is highly motivated, if not desperate, to take the job, or any job. Salary negotiations can be quite intimidating unless they are conducted in a prudent and productive manner.

Even though you might deserve a better salary, it is extremely important to convey this fact in an appropriate way to a potential employer.

One of the most important aspects of salary negotiation is knowing what you might expect from a potential employer and understanding

what you are wiling to accept. If the employer lists a number or a range on a job ad, go with that. If there is a recruiter involved in the process, ask the recruiter. You should also determine, in advance, the lowest level of compensation you will accept, beneath which you will be ready to walk away from the table. This ensures that you will be prepared for any offers that may come and that you will not accept, even verbally, any offer you may later regret.

Do not rush into negotiating salary during the interview process; rather, be patient and wait until the job has been offered to you. In case you are required to provide compensation expectations in advance, you must be vague and offer a salary range suitable to the job or industry, indicating that the compensation

package is dependent on the specifications of the job. Never pinpoint your ideal compensation while there are other candidates still in the candidate pool. Wait for the potential employer to provide you with a starting number from which you can then begin negotiating your salary.

You must be well­informed about the fair market value of your skills and expertise and also of the position that you are seeking. Research what the company’s competitors are paying for the same job. Even though you will probably not tell a potential employer what their competitors are paying, you can always use the information to determine how far you can go during negotiations.

You should also cite examples from your past achievements to use as leverage in the process.

Emphasize to the hiring manager what you can bring to the team, the ideas that you already have for making improvements, and the successes that define your background up until today. It is extremely important that as a candidate you understand the financial position of the company as well as the budget for the position that you are seeking. If the company is financially stable, expanding, or is having difficulty filling the role for some reason, you can always negotiate for a hike in the offered compensation; however, if the company does not have much flexibility or you are already aware that the department is making cutbacks elsewhere, it is always best to be reasonable and not attempt to drive the compensation above where you believe the employer is willing to go.

Job Skills Recruiters Are Not Looking For in an Effective Resume ByCecile Peterkin

In a highly competitive job market like we have today, developing the essential skills to make your resume better than the others is important to achieve success. As you begin your preparations for creating your resume, you need to be up to date with the current trends because the skills that you think were in demand in the past may not necessarily be significant today. To produce an effective resume, it is vital that you know what employers are looking for and what they don’t need from a job candidate.

According to studies, certain skills

have experienced a significant drop in value over the past years. These skills are also predicted to have little to no growth in significance over the next few years. So if some or all of these skills are what your old resume contained, it is time that you invest in acquiring new and more valuable skills.

Spanish­ According to statistics, Spanish is next to English as the most commonly used language in the United States. In fact, there are more than 35 million residents in the US speaking this language. So how come this job skill is no longer significant? Well, the simplest reason here is that Spanish is

not an important language in business.

In terms of language skills, you can instead learn Chinese, Japanese or even Arabic as these will surely make your resume look better.

Software Upgrade or Installation­In the past, very few people had an expertise in dealing with computer software. But times have changed and most workers of today already have basic knowledge of software and other aspects of computers. You have to realize also that software upgrades and installations these days can be done automatically already.

Legal Research­Legal research was once a job skill that many employers

used to be very impressed with.

However, there are now so many unemployed and underemployed graduates of law school who can offer this skill in their workplace. Perhaps the only way that this skill could be of use to you is if you decide to head back to law school.

Dealing with Mortgage Loans­As you may be aware also, the housing industry has become so vulnerable over the years. As a result, a number of businesses related to the housing and real estate industry had to close down.

Unless you are applying for a position related to real estate, you had better not include it in your resume.

Identifying Good Companies For Employment

By Peg Smith

When you search for a new place of employment, you’re not just looking for an employer who wants to hire you; you’re looking for the company that you think will be the right fit for you in the long run. If you get the job, this is going to be the place you are spending the majority of your time during the week, so you’ll want to be sure that you’re happy with your decision. But how can you be sure that a company is what it seems? How do you know that you’re making the right choice? The reality is that following your heart isn’t always enough—you’ve got to do your homework.

You’ll of course begin by searching for jobs to apply for. By all means, apply for anything and everything that interests you.

Securing an interview should be your first goal. Nothing will tell you more about a company and its workplace dynamics than

going there and meeting with the employer for a face­to­face interview. You can always turn an offer down if you come to the conclusion that the job isn’t right for you. With that being said, take some time prior to each interview to research the company and its history. The easiest thing to do is to find the company’s website and study it thoroughly. If the company doesn’t have a website or any information online, that could be a red flag to consider. In today’s society, there is such a high demand for online services that most companies are going to have some kind of presence on the Internet. A company’s website will likely have a section dedicated to its history and credibility. Try to find out when the company was founded and how it has grown over the years. Some factors that contribute to a company’s credibility can include its longevity, accreditations, affiliations with other businesses, and annual report. You could also try searching the Internet for testimonials from customers or even reviews by current employees. This can give you great insight into how the company is received by others.

Before you go in for any interviews, make sure that you have a definite understanding of what matters most to you in a job. It wouldn’t hurt to take the time to sit down and create a list of your priorities; you can bring this list with you when you go on interviews to ensure that all necessary topics are discussed. Some examples of things you may want to think about include salary, benefits, vacation time, evaluation procedures, amount of travel required, opportunities for growth, etc.

As previously mentioned, a lot can be learned about a company when you visit the job site for

Remember that a good resume is one that includes specific skill sets relevant to the job and the company.

RECOMMENDATION­In order to come up with an effective resume, you should invest time to do some research and to keep yourself updated on the current trends in the field you are targeting. If you find out that you lack the necessary skills or experience that will make you qualified for the job you are applying to, then you should find ways to fill the gaps in your resume.

Attend short courses if necessary and acquire only the skills relevant to the job you desire.

your interview. Be sure to be observant of your surroundings. It’s common to be nervous on an interview, and that can cause you to lose focus or speed through the interview too quickly. Try to keep calm and pay attention to the little things that are good indicators of a healthy, happy work environment. Is this a place you would be happy to come to every day? People often overlook simple things like the lighting, décor, or available space. What may be most important is to get a look at the work area. If the employer does not offer to give you a tour of the facilities, don’t be afraid to ask. Get a feel for what a typical work day would feel like. Would you be sitting at a cubicle? In an office? Is there a break room that would provide some comfort during the day?

There are so many factors that can contribute to a company’s success and the happiness of its employees, but following these tips will surely help you get off to a good start in finding the job that’s right for you.

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Making Unequally Yoked Relationships Work

By Richard O. Jones

Jesus seeks to have a loving relationship with everyone. He doesn’t discriminate based on those things that differentiate us such as race, religion, occupations, status or sins committed.

He knows that whoever accepts and loves Him will find peace and abundance. But the world doesn’t encourage love or acceptance, creating many laws and doctrines trying to segregate people It doesn’t matter that others think according to their differences. Millions of us have rejected those of you as strange. divisive efforts, believing as stated in Proverbs 10:12 ­ Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses, and have chosen to enter into relationships without considering those differences. In fact, in most cases it was those very differences that fed their attraction to each other.

This can be both good and bad. God wants us to love those who are different than us. But He

also wants us to be aware that these relationships can be problematic. For example, I once loved a woman that was a police officer. I had several unpaid traffic tickets, and she knew it. That could have been a deal­breaker for us. However, before my tickets went into warrants, I paid them to save our relationship. The point is, don’t allow differences to destroy your relationship.

Communicate your concerns to each other and work out solutions together.

The statement I’m about to make regarding relationships is an oxymoron. One of the main reasons many people are not in a good monogamous relationship is because they can’t find an equally yoked partner. On the other hand, totally equally yoked relationships are highly improbable, as evident by the high rate of divorce and the higher rate of unmarried break­ups.

What does it really mean to be equally yoked to another person? In the Holy Bible the scripture instructs us in 2 Corinthians 6:14 “Do not be

yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common?

Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” The implication here leads a reader to choose their mate according to their like­ mindedness of God. However, while two married people of the same spiritual belief are a step closer to live happy ever after in holy matrimony, it is not a certainty. Nevertheless Paul said in 1 Corinthians 7:13­15 ­ And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.

14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

Look around any job, town, or church, including in the pulpit, and you will discover many people in their second, third, or even forth marriage who were once married to someone of the same faith or to someone once considered

equally yoked. Another scripture instructs us metaphorically: Deuteronomy 2:10 “Do not plow with an ox and a donkey together.” There was very likely a logical and physical reason for a donkey and ox not being yoked together; two beasts of a different species cannot live comfortably together. However the truth of the matter is that metaphorically oxen and donkeys are in relationships everywhere you look. The solution is to discover the best of each other and accentuate it. And whenever possible find a scripture to encourage your choice. Oxy and Keke may be concerned that others see them as strange and incompatible,but God sees them for who they are. 1 Samuel 16:7 King James Version (KJV) 7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.www.oxanddonkeyrelationshipcards.com

Is Your Church Rooted & Grounded in Christ ? Are You?

By M.J. Andre

Ephesians 3:17 "so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faiththat you, being rooted and grounded in love" In the Ephesians's letters we can clearly see through the eyes of Paul and his writing how the Church was flourishing in their walk as Christians. By contrast, he was constantly worrying about the Galatians to the point where in 3:1 he called them foolish Galatians. Paul was in travail for them and needed to encourage those foolish Galatians to continue in their walk until Christ was formed in them. (4:19) It is a big contrast here when we read his letters to the Ephesians Church. He was pleased with them and throughout the book of Ephesians his goal was to reinforce and strengthen them in their steadfast walk. His prayer for them shows that he knew Christ was formed in them. Each one of them was a light in the world and together as a Church they were striving in the midst of difficulties. They had the truth in them, so the false prophets were not making a dent. They had the wisdom and the Holy Spirit's power so they were able to test any "prophets or apostles" amongst them.

I will not go into details with the Ephesians Church that had prompted those letters from Paul. Suffice to say if we read Revelation 2:1­7. John was in his nineties when he wrote the book of revelation while he was a prisoner on the Patmos Island. This background gives you a good idea as to how long the Church was in existence before they went cold. Revelation 2:1­7: "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.

If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God." We see the Christians in Ephesus were able at one point to be pleasing to God and to Paul. According to what we read they were rooted and grounded in Him. What does it mean then to be rooted and grounded in Him? Well, there is no need for me to use my words here because Scriptures tell us what it means when we read Ephesians 3: 16­19 "That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in

the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God." Now, isn't that beautiful, the abundance of this life in Him and in the inner man (soul) strengthened by Him. Can you imagine what it means to comprehend the depth of the love of Christ, to see it with your spiritual eyes, and grasp it with your soul? Can you see the beauty of the riches we have in Him? Being strengthened to persevere and endure this life and to actually have Christ dwells in your heart? Can you truly grasp all of it with your soul and spirit?

Do you truly possess these blessings in Him, right now as a corporate Church and also individually?

How do we know Christ dwells in our hearts? The scriptures tell us in John 14:23 Jesus replied, "Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them." Once again we see that Christ posed some conditions here. This goes beyond saying the sinner's prayer. We are to love Him and obey His teaching meaning His ordinances. There is no doubt here that He also manifests Himself to those who love Him and they experience His grace and oneness even at a higher level. Often we misunderstand some passages in the Scriptures that are crucial to salvation because they look like work and since salvation is by grace we dismiss them as if we can get by, without them being part of our toolkit in our walk with Him. The misunderstanding comes mainly from lack of knowing Him first hand. So, in our toolkit, we do not have all that we need to go on being rooted, grounded and settled in Him. What we do not realize is that the work is done by the Holy Spirit. It is simply the continuance of the salvation we claim to have received, working in us by grace through faith.

Christ promising to make His abode with the father in the heart that loves Him is more than a passing phase. This oneness and this manifestation of Him will be a lifestyle as long as we keep loving Him and keep honoring His ordinances at the highest esteem of who we are in Him. Now, we know the downside of not keeping our part of the deal. It is right there in black and white in Revelation 2: 1­7. We see the Ephesians Church fell in love with Him at first, and now God told them they left their first love.

When Christ dwells in your heart you cannot help but set your affections on things above as you practice His continual presence.

All it takes on our part is to keep being committed to the faith no matter what life throws at us. Our job is simply to keep trusting and keep focussing on Him. And yes, this is easier said than done.

Yet, He holds us responsible for it. Even if we want to ignore thousands of verses in the bible, through our spiritual blindness, the message sent to the Ephesus Church tells us that it is hard to

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keep following but we have to make sure we remain steadfast.

I read a sermon online where the pastor said in regard to Revelation 2: 1­7 the message was for the Church that does not mean the salvation of the Christians there, were in danger with God. This tells me this pastor's definition of salvation is so narrow that God cannot make a dent in him. How deep can you be inside of Satan's belly to say something like that? This pastor could easily have said God sent the message to the building. Yes, the message was addressed to the corporate Church and I have no doubt that most of those whom Paul had written to earlier where dead or old.

So the flame must have been passed on to their children and other younger generations who made up the Church. But, the Church is not the building; it is us who makes up the corporate Church. We along with our leaders (mainly the leaders) in the Church set the tone that defines our walk with Him and the direction of our worship of Him. Why do we need to be rooted? This is simple. Christ warned us as to what happened when we are not rooted in Him, in the parable of the sower. We do not have to use our imagination to know that a tree that never takes roots eventually dies. We do not get rooted in Him by living second hand Christianity either.

Without being rooted and grounded in Him there is no solid foundation. Being rooted says that we have faith and we chose to continue this path He put us on. It means we have grown pass our feel good Christianity, pass head knowledge, misguided zeal, eloquence, past our experiences and opened our lives completely to Him. We do not get rooted while walking in the flesh so being rooted in Him is also an indication we are walking in the Spirit.

Once again being rooted in Him is a job done inside of us by the Holy Spirit. It is once again the continuance of the salvation we have received.

It means we are standing on the only sure thing in this world that will never let us down which is God's Word, and it is the only foundation we recognize to build onto our Christian community.

When we are rooted, grounded and settled in Him, we have become unmovable. Even when the herd goes all in one direction with no clear goal, we do not mind standing alone. Our job is to remain loyal to Him and not to flinch because He has become your source of life and wisdom. Beloved, misery loves company and people who are living shallow Christianity in their head will do everything in their powers to keep you down with them. The more people they convince simply prove to them that they are right and do not have to go deeper apprehending. But remember, comes judgement day you will be alone to answer for yourself. So chose wisely whom you want to serve, God or man.

Orange Terrace Community Church 20010 Orange Terrace Parkway Riverside, CA 92508 (951) 233­5887 Sunday Service 12:30PM "Where the healing waters flows"

Pastor Rodney & First Lady Lisa Brewer

2343 North San Antonio Ave. Pomona, CA 91767 Office (909) 621­5369 Fax (909) 621­3796 Email amissionar@aol.com www.antiochpomona.com Sunday School 9:00AM Sunday Worship Service 10:30AM Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7:00PM Pastor William E. Tyler & Mrs. Monee

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Overcoming Your Addictions

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church humbly announces the birth of the “WHO” ministry every Wednesday night at Antioch Baptist Church, 2343 N. San Antonio Ave. in Pomona at 7:30 P.M. “WHO” is a the acronym for Wholeness, Holiness, and Opportunity. The mission of the “WHO” ministry is to create an environment of fellowship for celebrating God’s healing power in the lives of those who have fallen victims to the scourge of addictions, whether they are chemical, physical, or emotional. The purpose is to open the door to recovery by sharing experiences, strengths and hopes in a conducive and safe Christian environment with one another

Contact: Daniel Miller ­

Salon (909) 350-4885 Mobile (909) 697-

(909)200­9910

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Side orders like baked beans, macaroni cheese, candied yams, black足eye peas, greens, corn bread, hush puppies and other delicious side dishes may be found on their menu. When it comes to southern style dessert think of banana pudding, sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, velvet cake and many other southern eats or soul foods be sure to call before going and check if they have it on their menu.

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Tips On How To Hire A Good Lawyer

By Corey Andalus

The importance of hiring a good lawyer is very crucial. These are the very people that will represent you.

Their services can make a huge difference, particularly with the results you want to achieve: a fair trial that would lead you to win the case. Good lawyers are hard to find. It may take some time, but the energy you invest will be worth it. It is important that you find someone who not only has a lot of experience, but someone who also has a good track record and someone who has won cases often.

Attorneys spend many years learning the laws, broadening their scope of expertise and mastering jurisdictions of their region. A good lawyer is indispensable and can help ensure justice and a fair trial for their clients.

They have wide access to valuable information that the ordinary person does not have access to, which enables them to legally represent their clients.

It would be terrible if you realized that

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you could have gotten favorable results had you used an attorney to represent you, rather than yourself. A good lawyer will do their research to develop a wide understanding of your personal case. They should be trustworthy, hard working, and someone with whom you can trust your life as well as someone you can work comfortably with.

How To Hire A Good Lawyer­The ratio of lawyer­to­client in our country today is approximately 1 for every 250 Americans, and this number illustrates the surplus of lawyers. And though, there are many out there, finding one that best suits your needs can be very difficult. Here are vital tips that you can apply when finding a lawyer that would be perfect for your particular case: The first step would be to assess whether or not you really require a lawyer. This depends upon the severity of your case. There are some instances that you may only need legal aid, or at times you can also solve your own problem. For instance, you may only need to file a customer complaint, go

to the attorney general's office, or ask help from community groups. Once you have decided that you need a lawyer, you have to look for one that works in your particular state. Since lawyers are given their license in the state in which they will practice, making the selection will be narrowed down for you. You can either go to the bar association in your state or the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Next, you have to find a compatible lawyer that can handle best your case. The nature of your case will determine the kind of attorney you must hire. There are numerous types of lawyers who handle various laws, which include tax, environment, family, patent, contract, property, commercial, etc. If you're still having a hard time, look for lawyer directories online and choose the ones that are ranked with traffic or have excellent reviews. If this still does not work, you can seek for personal referrals. Start with your inner circle of friends. They may not recommend the right lawyer

for your case, but their lawyer may know someone with the right expertise to help you out. Once you have done your research about the lawyer you will potentially hire, the next step is to set up an initial consultation. It would be best if you have questions and concerns on hand and ready to help you decide whether that potential lawyer suits your case best. Try asking how many similar cases they have handled and the results of those cases.

You may prepare to discuss whether or not your case has the potential of winning and what strategies may be tackled to win your case.

Things to Consider When Looking for A Lawyer­The first thing to consider when looking for a lawyer is if they match your budget. Some lawyers, especially those you see in print ads, may advertise low fees. However, be aware because they may not include other services, such as their consultation fees, complexity of the case, rate per hour during trials, fees for filing documents, and sometimes

even finding a witness may be charged to you. Next, you have to check your engagement letter of agreement with your lawyer. This is your contract between your lawyers. This includes your lawyer fees, terms in case you want to leave your lawyer or vice versa, the parameters of your attorney­client relationship, and the obligations of both parties in the case. Furthermore, be careful of "ambulance chasers."

These are lawyers who actively seek out your business. Soliciting under the American Bar Association is prohibited and against professional conduct. If these lawyers break such simple rules, they may also poorly represent you.

Lastly, look for lawyers with traits that make them effective. They must be very articulated, have good comprehension skills, willingness to help, be honest, and persuasive. Good lawyers should make you confident in knowing that they did their best to get you a favorable result. Therefore, it is important that you hire a great attorney that is effective at their job.

in comparison with buying a new place. Renting needs you to pay for a security deposit and also an advance payment for a couple of months. Once you opt to move, you can take back your security deposit if you are free from any specifications. When you buy your own space, definitely you will be stunned with the huge amount of money needed for the advance payment. Moreover, other expenses include repair and furnish costs, and the total payment in order to seal the offer officially. Consequently, you need to think about if you can pay for the total fees necessary or if you can sign up for a loan rather. If you happen to need to borrow money, then another thing you have to face is looking at your revenue, credit score, assets and debt­to­income ratio, if it qualifies. If you see that these things need some time to be accomplished, then renting out is one excellent alternative in which you will be provided sufficient time and opportunity to save more money and recuperate your credit

score.

Weigh your solutions well. If you buy a house, definitely you cannot feel the same level of flexibility that you can acquire when you are just renting. For instance, you lose your job or are certain to move to a new location for a promotion; you cannot just relocate instantly if you already set up your home. Although the economy is now stabilizing, marketing asset is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Furthermore, if your home loses its value in the long run, it would be difficult to regain the same money you shelled out at that time you purchased it. Take into account also that buying a new home in some areas can be quite a troublesome. Come to think of it, there is nothing tougher than making your ultimate decision in terms of paying for a home or renting a place.

Coming up with a choice no matter renting or buy a home must not be taken lightly. Create time to consider the pros and cons of your decision.

Whether you decide to rent or buy, you

should think about your present situation, either personal or with your career in mind. In addition to that, you should also take into consideration your financial status, so ask yourself if

you really want buy a new home or not.

With the things provided, you should be capable to come up with a conclusion that you will not regret in the long run.

Making the Perfect Decision Between Renting or Buy a Home

By: Alma Aievoli

Consequently, a few advantages and disadvantages are presented to you once you purchase one; the same goes in renting. Primarily, it typically relies on what the individual prefers. Others prefer to establish their very own property under their names, while some just like the concept of changing addresses and residing in different settings. Well, in case you are still puzzled, here are some points that you may want to take into account to assist you decide which is ideal for the issue.

The span of time you intend to stay. In case you have any plans of moving within a number of years, you might need to think hard in choosing to get a new home. Nonetheless, if you would like to stay in that location for years, raise a family, or have a job and pursue your skills on that location, then certainly, it would be excellent to buy a brand new home.

Price of renting versus buying.

Undoubtedly renting costs much less

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Symptoms And Treatment of Hypertension

By Priyanka Sharma

Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated.

Hypertension is classified as either primary (essential) hypertension or secondary hypertension.

Causes: Primary hypertension­Primary (essential) hypertension is the most common form of hypertension. Blood pressure rises with aging and the risk of becoming hypertensive in later life is considerable. Hypertension results from a complex interaction of genes and environmental factors. Numerous common genes with small effects on blood pressure have been identified as well as some rare genes with large effects on blood pressure. But the genetic basis of hypertension is still poorly understood.

Several environmental factors influence blood pressure.

Insulin resistance is also thought to contribute to hypertension. Recent studies have also implicated events in early life (for example low birth weight, maternal smoking and lack of breast feeding) as risk factors for adult essential hypertension, although the mechanisms linking these exposures to adult hypertension remain obscure.

Secondary hypertension­ Secondary hypertension results from an identifiable cause. Renal disease is the most common secondary cause of hypertension. Hypertension can also be caused by endocrine conditions, such as Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism, Conn's syndrome, hyperparathyroidism. Other causes of secondary hypertension include obesity, sleep apnea, pregnancy, coarctation of the aorta, excessive liquorices consumption and certain prescription medicines, herbal remedies and illegal drugs.

Symptoms: There is no guarantee that a person with hypertension will

present any symptoms of the condition. Uncomplicated high blood pressure usually occurs without any symptoms (silently) and so hypertension has been labeled "the silent killer." It is called this because the disease can progress to finally develop any one or more of the several potentially fatal complications such as heart attacks or strokes. About 33% of people actually do not know that they have high blood pressure, and this ignorance can last for years.. For this reason, it is advisable to undergo periodic blood pressure screenings even when no symptoms are present.

Some people with uncomplicated hypertension, however, may experience symptoms such as:• Headache,• Dizziness,• Shortness of breath,• Blurred vision usually with blood pressure that is very high.

The presence of symptoms can be a good thing, so that, the person can consult a doctor for treatment and make them more compliant in taking

their medications. About 1% people with hypertension is diagnosed with severe high blood pressure (accelerated or malignant hypertension) at their first visit to the doctor. In these patients, the diastolic blood pressure exceeds 140 mm Hg! Affected persons often experience • Severe headache.• Nausea.• Visual symptoms.• Sometimes kidney failure.

Treatment of Hypertension: The first line of treatment for hypertension is identical to the recommended preventative lifestyle changes and includes: dietary changes physical exercise, and weight loss.

If hypertension is high enough to justify immediate use of medications, lifestyle changes are still recommended in conjunction with medication.

Also, the DASH diet, a diet rich in nuts, whole grains, fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables lowers blood pressure. A major feature of the plan is limiting intake of sodium, although the diet is also rich in potassium, magnesium,

calcium, as well as protein. Medication used to treat high blood pressure, includes:• Angiotensin­converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)• Diuretics• Beta­blockers• Calcium channel blockers• Alpha­blockers• Alpha­ agonists• Renin inhibitors• Combination medications Diuretics are often recommended as the first line of therapy for most people who have high blood pressure.

However, your doctor may start a medicine other than a diuretic as the first line of therapy if you have certain medical problems. For example, ACE inhibitors are often a choice for a people with diabetes. If one drug doesn't work or is disagreeable, other types of drugs are available. If your blood pressure is more than 20/10 points higher than it should be, your doctor may consider starting you on two drugs or placing you on a combination drug.

experienced some other trauma.

If your pain is happening with the following, you can be sure that you are suffering from a kidney infection: Blood in urine (not always visible) ­ Burning during urination ­ Nausea ­ Fever So where are your kidney's located? They are on both sides of your spine, just above your hips. What your doctor will do is press on these area's to check for tenderness and sensitivity.

The pain is going to be localized to this area. It can move up to the waist area if you do have a kidney infection. A check of the white blood cells in your body, doctors will ask for a urine sample. By testing the white blood

cells in your body the doctor can tell if your body is fighting an infection.

Now if you are suffering from lower back pain after you pull a muscle, herniate a spinal disc, or straining your back then you have the answer for the pain. So it will not be from a kidney infection. Treating a Kidney Infection Kidney infections are caused by bacteria that gets into the bladder and moves to the kidneys. Those suffering from kidney infections will have many symptoms, including back pain. Kidney infections come in two different forms: Chronic (long duration of gradual pain) ­ Acute (short duration but

strong pain) Taking antibiotics is the usual form of treatment for a kidney infection. If you wait and don't receive treatment for a kidney infection you can end up damaging your kidneys. So make sure if you think you may have a kidney infection, see your doctor right away. If you have a severe case, you may get a shot of antibiotics from your doctor. You may get pain medication and anti­nausea medicine to be prescribed to deal with some of the other symptoms. The tenderness in the lower back will go away when the infection goes away.

Pain treatment for the lower back Now if you have a pain from a trauma,

this pain is not going to go away as fast as the pain from the infection. Pain brought on by back trauma can be treated by: Heating pads ­ Physical therapy ­ Topical ­ Oral pain medication Extensive treatments along with rest are used if the pain was caused by these traumatic events: Herniated discs ­ Strains ­Overdoing exercise ­ Stretching ­ Bending improperly ­ Back spasms The difference between low back pain caused by trauma is much different then low back pain caused by a kidney infection, as you now know.

a soothing and relaxing sound that helps to reduce the everyday stress and tension. They help you feel better, similar to how you feel in nature.

Moreover, fountains add moisture to the air and emit healthy negative ions.

You can place them anywhere you want, except for the bedroom, as it may disturb your sleep. Salt water cure: This purifier captures the bad Sha Chi energy and improves health; this feng shui health charm can be purchased or made. It is made using a pilsner glass, salt, six Chinese coins, and water. It is placed where you want to purify or boost the energy, such as the health zone, wealth, love, or career zone. You need to be careful not to

touch it or move it too much. The glass will start to form crystals from the “captured bad energy”; it needs to be replaced when a number of larger crystals build up; it needs to be discarded in a sealed container. Indoor plants: Plants purify the air and promote positive energy Chi. They can be placed anywhere in your home;plants with round leaves will also help to boost wealth. Air: Air is essential to humans ­ we breathe in air every few seconds. Air is like an invisible fuel for our bodies. The feng shui health tip in regard to air is to open the windows in your home/office frequently, even if it’s just for a few minutes at a time.

Light: Light has a large impact on humans. The best light for us is natural light, and the worst is the flickering fluorescent light.

Fluorescent light bulbs have become a part of our interiors. Many people use them in corridors, and even kitchens and bathrooms, as these light bulbs cost less and last longer than regular ones. However, fluorescent light is extremely bad for health – it has been known to cause dermatitis, bipolar swings, fatigue, and headaches in some people. The feng shui health tip: replace fluorescent bulbs with regular wherever you can, and try to create more access for natural light in your home.

Color: Colors impact our mood and feelings. For instance, green is neutral, blue is relaxing and soothing, while red is energizing and agitating. If you suspect that your rooms have wrong colors (colors that you don’t like), consider redecorating these rooms using the colors that make you feel good. Sound: Sounds are also important for our health – they need to create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere. You can use wind chimes, bells, and indoor water fountain for pleasing sounds indoors

Lower Back and Kidney Pain

By Steve A Madigan

You can get lower back pain from some very simple things. Some of them can be as simple as walking in high heels or maybe you even stretched incorrectly. If you are suffering from a kidney infection, this too can develop into low back pains and become very painful. Symptoms and Other Signs If you are suffering from an uncomfortable pain in your mid back or lower back and this pain has been going on for a while, you need to go and see your doctor. This could possibly be the sign of a kidney infection or maybe your back has

May 2013

Feng Shui Health Tips For General Health and Good Emotional State

By James Brickman

In this article we will give a number of feng shui health tips for those who want to boost both, their general health and emotional state. Following are tips to boost your health using feng shui fountains, salt water cure, plants, air, light, color, and sound. All of these means will help to purify the energy in your home, increase the healthy energy Chi, decrease the unhealthy energy Sha Chi, and thus promote health.

Fountains: Fountains are an extremely powerful feng shui cure.

Water is the source of life, and humans consist of 60% water. Fountains create

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Helpful Tips For Everyday Living

Etiquette Excursion by Mona

By Mona Johnson We have talked about the appropriate ways to treat people with disabilities. How do you interact with individuals who have a disability? Do you tolerate individuals with disabilities? Are you compassionate toward individuals with disabilities?

Do you have empathy for individuals with disabilities or do you feel sorry for individuals with disabilities. No one can tell you how to feel. As human beings, we worry about what to say to someone who has cancer. You are careful not to say simple clichés like “see you later” to someone who is blind. You are careful about how you use the words walk or run when we are in conversation with someone who is in a wheel chair or has a prosthesis.

All of these are normal worries and fears.

Common sense and etiquette are synonymous with good manners and compassion.

Compassion is that human trait that allows us to connect with others on an honest and sincere level. However, what about a disability that you cannot see up close or from a distance? You may have no visual or verbal clues in advance to let you know

the person has a disability. What if you are caught up in a world that you have never experienced? Mental illness is one of the most misunderstood disabilities in the world and it is a disability that people not only fear but also they do not want to be in contact with individuals with a mental illness.

Although, certain types of mental illness have a heredity factor mental illness is not contagious. However, as with any other individual with a disability, by merely exercising good manners and etiquette cooperatively with respect, understanding you can successfully communicate and learn from an individual with a mental disability as well as you can learn from anyone else if you so desire A person with a mental disability can sometimes have more intricate needs, and they can be needs that you may not understand or they may be complex needs that you have never had to respond to before.

When interacting with a person having a mental disability you learn to recognize and comprehend the entire person. Not just their blindness or their hearing loss as you would with a person without sight or hearing.

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Mental disabilities remind each one of us just how fragile we are as human beings. Maybe that is where the fear exists? That person, that individual could well be you.

People with mental disabilities come in all colors, every economical class, every religion, and any age.

Individuals with mental disabilities can be store clerks, doctors, lawyers, nurses, members of the clergy, software engineers, university professors, bus drivers, teachers ­ people from practically every profession and background.

Having a mental disability does not mean that an individual cannot contribute to the family, society or the work force. However, it does mean that we, the so­called normal ones, need to look within and see what we can contribute to them.

For more information concerning family support groups or mental health education, contact the local National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). (909) 625­2383, call the information helpline (909) 399­0305 or on the web, www.namipomonavalley.org.

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