Former ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorettes’ Pick Chantal O’Brien over Emily Maynard for Brad Womack
Lori Bizzoco
03/09/2011 09:58am
By Cupids PulseCupid ExclusiveWith The Bachelor final rose ceremony less than a week away, single women are placing their bets on who they think ABCs two-time Bachelor, Brad Womack, will give that final rose to on March 14.Its down to this seasons two fan favorites: soft-spoken southern mother Emily Maynard and sassy, slaphappy divorcee Chantal OBrien. Based on Womacks infamous dumping of both DeAnna Papas and Jenni Croft in season 11, many fans wonder if hell leave his final two picks heartbroken as well.While everyone has an opinion, nobody can be sure what will happen. Even Bachelor reality TV...
No Tildes on Tuesday
Cherrye Vasquez
03/08/2011 06:33pm
Appreciating All Heritages: A Direct Link to an End of BullyingDuring an era when there is increased bullying in schools, and warranted of our legislators continued attention, my childrens chapter book, No Tildes on Tuesday, has arrived at a significant, and crucial time. My book is yet another means for educators (teachers, counselors, social workers), and even parents to utilize in order to engage children in effective, healthy conversations about marginal issues and topics that some, in years past, dared to discuss. All being said, I would love for my story via my book to be in the hands,...
What Business Sellers Look for in a Business Buyer
03/08/2011 05:35pm
This article provides potential business Buyers with valuable insights about being prepared to successfully deal with business sellers and their brokers in todays competitive economic climate. Many articles and books have been written about what a business Buyer expects from business Sellers when searching for a business. And, the business brokerage community has done much to educate business owners about preparing their businesses for sale. Well-coached and educated Sellers know what Buyers want, and what it takes to sell their businesses. For example, in our brokerage practice, we prepare our seller clients to meet Buyer expectations. We...
METRO DETROIT VEGFEST IS MARCH 27
Cyndi Summers
03/08/2011 01:24pm
VEGFEST IS MARCH 27 AT SUBURBAN COLLECTION SHOWPLACECelebrity chef Tal Ronnen headlines popular vegetarian tastefest expoROYAL OAK, Mich., Feb. 18, 2011 In response to growing interest in a plant-based diet, VegFest, metro Detroits premier vegetarian tastefest and expo, has once more outgrown its location and will move to Suburban Collection Showplace, formerly known as Rock Financial Showplace, for its annual event on March 27.Presented by VegMichigan, the event features notable local and national speakers, including Oprahs vegan chef and author Tal Ronnen, and former Detroit Piston and NBA champion John Salley, back by popular demand. Visitors can hear talks...
Bargain Hunting
Kim Malchuk
03/08/2011 12:32pm
Who doesnt love finding a great sale? What is even better is when someone takes the time to compliment you on your latest find. After receiving the flattering comment we usually thank them for their kind words but will also have to share with them that we saved a whack load of money on the item they are admiring. I will be the first to admit that I will always keep my eyes open for upcoming sales because I refuse to pay full price on certain things. There are two particular items that I am more than willing to pay full...
The Death of Dreams
Kim Malchuk
03/08/2011 12:25pm
I am often asked this question that has so many in a conundrum: how does one find or tap into what their passion is in life? My answer in most cases is this. Stop sabotaging your potential by your negative self-talk.Sometimes I think that it is not life itself that brings about fatigue in so many of us. I believe that it is our never-ending thoughts that can lead us down the road of exhaustion. Our mind never stops. Even when we lay our heads on the pillow at night our brain is working overtime. We have so many thoughts running...
Heart of Business - Customer Service
Liz Cosline
03/08/2011 12:01pm
This may be the most discussed aspect of business. Why? Because it is extremely important to any company no matter what the industry. Then it would make sense that most of the training given to employees would be about customer service. Yet this is not what I have seen through the years in management.There are employee orientations talking about benefits, employee injuries, attendance policies, employee handbooks, etc. Now orientations are good and let new employees know where things are and where to find things in the facility but there isn't a lot of training going on in regards to customer service....
You're Intuitive: Use it or Lose the Benefit
Deborah Hill
03/08/2011 11:44am
Have you ever heard or just known things that you havent admitted to yourself or others? Have you felt that telling feeling in your heart or knowing in your gut that people call womens intuition (that is available to men as well)? Have you ever had a feeling that something was going to happen, and it did? Perhaps you were at the right place at the right time without thinking about it; you had a feeling that you should stop in on a client, and it turned out that he had been meaning to get in touch with you. Have you...
Guilty as Charged
Meredith Cagen
03/08/2011 10:21am
When I was younger, I had a relationship that broke my heart. Adverbs, adjectives and accolades did not do him justice. He was the perfect man. No matter how many times he showed his true colors, I was steadfast in my belief that he was perfect. I languished in my illusion (actually delusion) of his perfection. I was in love. I didnt know what to do. There was no expert who could guide me. No published Q A pertinent for my situation. I searched for a plan, a guidebook, and a path to success: how I can get the storybook...
10 Tips to Keep Children Safe from Sexual Abuse
Jill Starishevsky
03/08/2011 09:49am
10 Tips to Keep Children Safe from Sexual AbuseKeeping your children safe from child predators sounds like a scary proposition, but it doesnt have to be. We used to teach children about stranger danger, but studies have shown that most sexual abuse occurs at the hands of someone known to the child. He might seem like the friendliest teacher, neighbor, uncle or coach. Unfortunately, this person, who is always showing an interest in your child and working to develop trust, can sometimes be a child predator. The way to prevent child sexual abuse is to educate...
Powerful Single Parenting
Jennifer Maggio
03/08/2011 09:28am
Single parenting! With more than 17 million single parents in the country, it sure has become a common term! But, if you are a single parent, are you aware of what some of the statistics are? Let me share a few here.* Almost 30% of single parents live in poverty.* 78% of our current prison population came from a single parent home.* Abuse is twice as likely in a single parent home.* The child of a single parent is 5 times more likely to commit suicide.* The child of a single parent is 10 times more likely to...
3 Simple Ways To Create Additional Streams of Income
Sydni Craig-Hart
03/05/2011 07:32pm
At some point, many service professionals start to tire of trading their time for dollars, but may feel stuck in trying to figure out how to easily increase their income. However, diversifying your revenue is easier than you think! Adding new streams of income will help you grow a healthy business and be of greater service to your clients.If youre only focused on adding more clients or more services to your solo practice, youre going to limit your growth and stretch yourself too thin. Diversifying by using your existing skills and knowledge in a new way will help you save...
Emotional Mastery: Set Empowering Goals and Ditch the Expectations!
Susan Liddy
03/03/2011 03:28pm
Our goals say a lot about us expressing who we are and what we stand for. Empowering goals take us into life where we want to be. They bring us purpose, passion and a sense of accomplishment.Often, we confuse empowering goals with expectations. A goal is a mission that you set for yourself, and should be based upon your personal values and beliefs. Sometimes, the expectations others have for us about how we should live, who we should be and what we should look like become enmeshed with what we intend for ourselves. When we try to live up to everyone...
Body Benevolence: The Family Meal
Susan Liddy
03/03/2011 03:02pm
True and enduring Body Benevolence begins at home and for families, this includes sharing meals with one another. Families that eat on the run become individual adults who eat on the run, which is an invitation to poor self care, fast food, and unhealthy snacking which can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease down the road.Did you know * Families that eat together tend to eat better. Family meals tend to include more fruits and vegetables, and less fat and sugar, than meals eaten individually. In 2000, a Harvard Medical study found that families who eat together...
4 FEMpreneur Muscles to Strengthen ASAP
Susan Liddy
03/03/2011 02:42pm
Todays FEMpreneur is a far cry from the Superwoman ideal of the 80s. Todays FEMpreneur doesnt have to do it ALL, do it PERFECTLY, or get it all done TODAY. Yet, what she does need is a certain set of skills to support her over the long haul. If you are a women who is managing a small business, below are four important FEMpreneur Muscles to begin strengthening ASAP: 1. Balance Muscle FEMpreneurs are the most passionate people I know. They love what they do, are bringing tremendous MEANING to the world and often have ToDo lists that...