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Smart Marketing

Advertising Age magazine reports that the 2010 census will illustrate that there is no such thing as the "Average American." Our country is becoming more and more diverse. Because of this "Shotgun marketing" will be less and less effective. Your message is less likely to get across to a wide variety of people with a wide variety of backgrounds and values. Targeted marketing will become more important. Think "Tribes", Social Groups and so on. It will be critical for your company to get advocates… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on November 6, 2009 at 3:28pm — No Comments

PRODUCT REVIEW: Julie Hewett Ora Mineral Powder -- A New Love!

When I love something, I’m typically faithful in my devotion. But with things as with people, sometimes you think you have loved until something so much better comes along that you realize it wasn’t true love in the first place. That’s what happened when I tried Julie Hewett’s Ora Mineral Powder. When it comes to foundation, my allegiance used to be to Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Foundation, but now I’ve found a new love! I will be forever grateful… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on November 6, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Hobo or Satchel

The word hobo is tossed around a lot in the world of purses and we at Handbag Heaven like a good hobo as well as the next gal, but not to the exclusion of all other styles. As far as trends go, I have to believe that when my mother-in-law tells me that she's looking for a black hobo bag, the trend has probably reached the mature phase, much like my mother-in-law.

It can be confusing to know just what is considered a hobo bag… Continue

Added by Mary Mather on November 6, 2009 at 12:45am — No Comments

Creative Resources for Decorating in this Economy

It's getting closer to the holidays and we are all thinking about decorating our homes to welcome loved ones and nuture ourselves but if you're like most of us, the budget hardly supports seasonal gifts much less holiday decorating. Here are 4 creative resources for decorating (and gift shopping) in this economy to inspire you...

1. Swap-o-rama:

Have you ever eyed an item your neighbor had and wished you could have it? Well,… Continue

Added by Debra Bowis on November 5, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Interview with author Lucinda Streiker-Schmidt about her novel “A Separate God – Journal Of An Amish Girl”

Here's the interview link: Journal Of An Amish Girl

Lucinda Streiker-Schmidt will be in Sarasota next week signing and

discussing her new book "A Separate God - Journal Of An Amish Girl", a

fictional account of her childhood and marriage based on factual events.

Lucinda in… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on November 5, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - How to be a Great Wedding Guest!

Sarasota wedding season is in full swing and every weekend brings guests from near and far to our beautiful city.

I was the planner for a beautiful destination wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate last weekend. Everyone, including the bride and her family, were from New York and the bride went to great lengths to insure that all guests felt special and were properly taken care of.

The behavior of some of the guests’ was so inappropriate...they are my inspiration for this… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on November 5, 2009 at 5:17pm — 1 Comment

Single Women, Be Careful!!

WARNING, MATCH.COM DON'T USE THEM! If you are on there be very careful!! I had an incident with a stalker and a woman who knows him. She emailed me. I don't know how she knows about me....MATCH COULD CARE LESS! Every time I ask, "am I safe?", they tell me they won't share any info. They told me to get an attorney if I want any info. or to press charges.

Pass this along to any single people, especially single women!

Added by Punum on November 5, 2009 at 5:03pm — No Comments

Rihanna, Mike Vick, JC Dugard, Tweet the giraffe and circus animals. How are they all related?

RECENTLY A 5 MONTH OLD GIRL IN FLORIDA WAS STARVED TO DEATH. BECOMING MORE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS MIGHT HELP SAVE A LIFE, HUMAN OR ANIMAL

Added by Punum on November 5, 2009 at 11:58am — No Comments

Anger Management!

I don’t normally consider myself an angry individual however a recurrence of Alopecia Areata is testing my resilience. Eight years ago I was diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis. I was completely bald for 7 years and then miraculously my hair re-appeared just in time for my son’s wedding. Go figure! I’ve enjoyed the precious follicles for over a year but Alopecia is having it’s way again - and the shedding is relentless. As anyone who has experienced hair loss will testify the emotions attached… Continue

Added by Susan Beausang on November 4, 2009 at 2:56pm — 2 Comments

Interview with author Susan Estes about her new children’s book “Tinycandy’s Gift”

Here's the interview link - click here: Tinycandy's Gift

"Tinycandy’s Gift" is a new Christmas story by Susan Estes. Tinycandy is an elf growing up in the North Pole who always felt left out because he walks with a limp. With Christmas approaching,Tinycandy is desperate to find his special “gift” in order to contribute… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on November 4, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

WQ Weight Loss Challenge Update!

Here is the latest news on our Weight Loss Challenge Participants:

Since starting the challenge on October 12th the women have had very positive results!

The most impressive being the loss of inches and body fat!

The group as a whole has lost a total of 25 inches in the past three weeks. (that's 5" per person} primarily from their waist and hips.

They also have dropped an average of 4% of their body fat in the first three weeks.

To… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on November 3, 2009 at 11:13pm — 1 Comment

Low-Carb or Low-Fat? Which is better for Weight Loss?

Yes, there’s a lot of controversy out there about the kind of diet you should eat for weight loss. – Low carb, low fat or low calorie. One of the reasons low-carb and low-fat diets work is that cutting carbs and cutting fat ultimately cuts calories. Remember, a calorie deficit is needed for weight loss, and these diets work to reduce calories, pure and simple.

Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center put four popular diets --… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on November 3, 2009 at 2:49pm — No Comments

Animals and humans are very similar, especially as winter approaches.

Do your joints bother you when the weather changes? Well, animals can have the same issues and pains.

The best prevention is eating right, supplements and exercise. Here are ways we are like our… Continue

Added by Punum on November 3, 2009 at 11:05am — No Comments

Book me now for your holiday photos!

Are all your loved ones under one roof for the holidays? Book me now to come to your home (Sarasota & Manatee counties) and take those special photos of your family and friends. Special Thanksgiving rates for portraits and events - but my smile comes FREE! :-) Call 941 685-9017, mail cliffroles@aol.com or skype me at cliff.roles!…

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Added by Cliff Roles on November 3, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

What Do You Have in Your Hand?

The Secret to Success (Part Two)

With all the changes in business, people are looking at how to be more profitable.

Start by taking an inventory of what you currently have. Comb through files, closets and storage and make a list of all your assets and liabilities.

What products, services and information do you have?

What products, services and information do you have access to?

What is… Continue

Added by Sara Hand on November 3, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Check For Leakage

If you’ve had a bad day or if you are upset or in a bad mood for whatever reason, check to make sure it doesn’t leak out on your partner. Checking for leakage means that you acknowledge your own negative feelings and make sure that no one else has to feel the toxic energy of them. No one else should have to tip toe around you or be careful of what they talk about because you’re having a bad day. I’m willing to bet that at this very moment images… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on November 2, 2009 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Interview with author Gaellen Quinn about her novel “The Last Aloha”

How did far-off Hawaii become part of America?

Suppressed for nearly 100 years, it’s a story known to few.

Here's the interview link: Gaellen Quinn

In 1886, Laura Jennings boards a steamship bound for the exotic islands of Hawaii to live with… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on October 31, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Fall Handbags Have Arrived!

At Handbag Heaven, our fall handbag stock is bursting at the seams. Just this week we have received shipment of some really cool bags with some of the hottest looks of the season.

We are beginning to see an uptick in business as our friends from the North return to sunny Sarasota, so, come in and check them out before there history!

Here's a sample of what's come in.…

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Added by Mary Mather on October 31, 2009 at 5:23am — No Comments

Fish, the “IT” Food. Now This News….

If you eat fish you need to read this.

Added by Punum on October 30, 2009 at 11:02am — No Comments

TUNE INTO YOUR OWN CHANNEL - FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF

Think you'll never look like your favorite actress? You won't.

Believe me — your favorite actress doesn't even look like your favorite actress in real life!

Face it: We're bombarded with images of ideal beauty everywhere — on television, in movies, in magazines, you name it. When we compare ourselves with these unattainable, airbrushed images of perfection, we're always going to come up short. No wonder we pick ourselves apart and get depressed!

The only way out of… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on October 30, 2009 at 10:49am — No Comments