tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38756870498428934992024-02-19T15:53:26.714-08:00Lauren Rosenthal's PortfolioLauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-50179338011330653642017-02-17T22:45:00.002-08:002017-02-17T22:45:27.652-08:00Love Logistics? See My Latest Editing Work On The Fleet BlogFor more than a year, I've been working closely with the Fleet team to help write and edit some of their awesome communications. Blogs, newsletters, emails - you get the drift. If you don't already love logistics (I understand, I really do), try browsing through some of the <a href="https://www.tryfleet.com/blog" target="_blank">Fleet blogs</a> to get a better feel for the topic.Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-21829777950778801412017-02-17T22:42:00.000-08:002017-02-17T22:42:05.868-08:00Mom Blogs Available Now on Dropprice CommunityOne thing I love about working from home is how it allows me to spend time with my growing family. Coincidentally, I've been mom-blogging for a few years now - and it gives me great pleasure to be able to relate what I've learned about my new parenting journey.<br />
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<a href="https://dropprice.com/community" target="_blank">Thanks Dropprice</a> - Click through to see what I (and some other amazing moms) have been pondering lately.Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-2345633907916410172013-12-08T23:20:00.001-08:002013-12-08T23:20:54.682-08:00Website Content For A Stylist<div class="MsoNormal">
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Finding your individual style can be hard, especially if it
has been a while since you have given it an in-depth look. Luckily, wardrobes
can change with the season and we can always find ways to change with them. But
it can be daunting to do it on your own. I’ve seen many people balk at the
thought of going to the store and picking out new clothes for a new season
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do not have to be wary of clothes shopping any longer. Put my fashion expertise
to work for you to get rid of the overwhelming feeling that goes hand in hand
with purchasing new clothes. With a Personal Shopping session, I can help you
address your style concerns and update your wardrobe with ease. Together we
will create looks in the store that flatter your body and honor your individual
style. When you return home, you’ll not only have some amazing new ensembles,
but you’ll also have the tools you need to shop confidently for yourself in the
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Personal Shopping sessions typically last up to four hours, and will cut down
on shopping anxiety. Before we even set foot in the store, I provide you with a
questionnaire and ask for photos of clothing items that inspire you. I will use
your responses to cultivate an idea of what you are looking for in your fashion
choices, your individual style. Once you and I have determined what your
individual style is, choosing pieces to try on becomes far easier. We can even
choose accessories that highlight your unique style and mesh seamlessly with
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arrive at the store or stores of your choice in advance, pull designs that
catch my trained eye as something that will flatter and be fashionable, and set
up a dressing room for you. If you need a different size or a different piece
while you are trying on clothes, I will find it and bring it to your dressing
room. I’m also available at an hourly rate if you’d like to walk around the
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importantly than the convenience of having someone pull items, I will also show
you how to combine pieces that bring out your own personal style and are also
aligned with this season’s trends. I will also help you understand why certain
pieces look great on your body and why others fizzle. Never underestimate the
power of your individual style. When you look great, you begin to act more
confidently in other areas of your life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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you will learn how to choose colors and styles that flatter your body for your
future shopping trips. By learning these necessities, you will be order to shop
successfully on your own whether it is for a special occasion, work attire, or
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Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-39972285558818706972013-12-08T23:17:00.001-08:002013-12-08T23:17:48.298-08:00Travel Guide - Day Trip in Chiang Mai<div class="MsoNormal">
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If you want to get to know Chiang Mai in a fun and quick
way, our one day package is for you! You’ll get to try some different foods,
see noteworthy cultural places and shows, and, of course, see the elephants.
And you can do this all in one day!<o:p></o:p></div>
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We start off our morning activities with a visit to the Mae
Sa Elephant Camp. Here, you’ll see an elephant show and get some personal time
with the elephants in a natural habitat that is healthy for the big creatures.
Mae Sa is working to preserve the Asian elephant, which is becoming threatened
in the wild. You may even get a chance to hop on board the elephant’s back!
After our elephant visit, we will stop by an orchid farm so you can see how
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We return to your hotel for an hour break around noon, and
come to pick you up by 1:30 PM. During the break, put on your appropriate
temple clothes and get ready to see the beauty of Doi Suthep – one of Chiang
Mai’s most famous temples. Wear something comfortable – there are more than 300
stairs to climb (or you can pay a small fee to take the easy tram up the
mountain). You’ll be awed by the amazing architecture, the well-kept grounds,
the stunning pagodas and artwork, so make sure to bring your camera. This
mountain temple is perfect for taking photos as you can see much of the Chiang
Mai area from the temple. After our temple excursion, we’ll take you to your
hotel for around an hour to change for our nighttime outing!<o:p></o:p></div>
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fun, cultural show for our dinner outing. You are going to love the Northern
Thai food while taking in the traditional music and dance of Thailand. The
Khantoke show covers several different types of Thai dances with brilliant
costumes and music. This show is a wonderful way to wrap up a day full of fun
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Categories: Indie, Pop, Electronic<o:p></o:p></div>
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Still Corners consists of Tessa Murray and Greg Hughes, who
are joined by friends Leon Dufficy and Luke Jarvis to expand on the record for
live shows. Hughes, main songwriter of Still Corners, seems to play around with
sound – seemingly letting the noise in his brain out via this record. His
partner Tessa breathes her vocals over the music, to create something
interesting – ready to pull even the most disinterested music listener into
their world.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Still Corners washes over your ears like a dream – all
ambience-laced indie and synth sounds with little sign of letting up. Sweet and
inspiring, the band’s new album <i>Strange
Pleasures</i>(Sub Pop) features a whole lot of harmonies, whispered, airy
vocals, and lyrics that aren’t so strange after all. Standout track “Berlin
Lovers” has the relatable (for anyone who has gone through a too long gloomy
winter) lines, “We can't see what's real/ We don't know the time/We only want
to feel the light, yeah.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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The band started in the late 2000s with a handful of
well-received EPs. Greg added female vocalist Tessa (whom he met at a train
stop) to the mix and things took off with debut LP <i>Creatures of the Hour</i>. Now the band has played all the right
festivals, dropped a new album last May on Sub Pop, and toured the world –
including stops in the US this week with CHVRCHES. Not bad for a group whose
core members met because they both took the wrong trains. <o:p></o:p></div>
Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-27119073113544309072013-09-16T10:09:00.001-07:002013-09-16T10:10:10.046-07:00Copy For Website (With Integrated Keywords)<div>
<i>I love to drink coffee, and I loved writing this copy for a commercial and home coffee supplier. A piece like this took no time at all! I was provided with keywords and guidelines, and a really quick turnaround date...overall a fun project that was completed on time.</i></div>
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Running a coffee shop in New York can be a little hectic,
but (Client Name) is here to make your life easier with the best espresso
machines, best cappuccino machines, and
coffee accessories that the industry has to offer. Our business is to bring the
best in automatic espresso machines to you, whether it is for your home or a
commercial business. We import directly from Italy, so if you need an Italian
espresso machine look no further. We have the highest quality products
available today. If you need espresso
machine parts or are wondering what machine is right for your home or business,
give us a call and ask one of our experts for help. (Client Name)’s experienced
technicians also offer quality repair service.<o:p></o:p></div>
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leave the comfort of your home? A professional home espresso machine is what
you need to add to your kitchen. During the snowy winter days, espresso
machines for home come in quite handy – don’t be surprised if neighbors come to
you for a morning fix of caffeine. You’ll be happy that you have the best home
espresso maker on the market when you have to host a brunch, have an icy
driveway, or simply don’t want to venture outside before noon. (Client Name)
has the best home espresso machines available, so you can drink fantastic
coffee every morning. Call one of our experts if you have any questions about
the best espresso machine for home use.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you want the steam and heat of a great espresso machine
packed into a small enough size to fit in your kitchen, (Client Name) has an
array of dual boiler espresso machines to choose from. Coffee shops use double
boiler espresso machines because they are quick and make a great shot of
espresso. Why do you need two boilers? With dual boilers, milk can be steamed
while the coffee is brewing – saving you time. The temperature of espresso
machines that have double boilers tends to be more stable, giving the coffee
the same, smooth taste each time you brew a cup. The best double boiler
espresso machines allow for more control over your coffee experience, a quicker
serving time and a consistently better tasting espresso. <o:p></o:p></div>
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before water and heat enter the picture with the perfect coffee bean grinder. That
is why it is so important to procure the best coffee grinder available. The
best espresso grinder guarantees the quality of each drink because the grind
affects the taste and strength of your brew. A grind that is too coarse makes
for a weak cup, where a too fine grind will be too strong. To compliment a home
or commercial coffee set up, it’s necessary to have a coffee grinder that
offers great control and effective grinding power. (Client Name) offers an
array of commercial coffee grinders and commercial espresso grinders to ensure
that each cup brewed is a perfect drink. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Espresso is the go to drink for the busy people of New York
State. Every day, people stop in to local coffee shops to get that perfect
espresso and the caffeine jolt that comes with it. A consistent, great tasting
drink keeps customers returning. (Client Name) offers a huge array of commercial
espresso machines for sale to ensure that perfect brew, every time. The
commercial cappuccino machines we sell are the best available, from dual
boilers to Italian imports. A great espresso keeps customers returning, so if
you want the best commercial espresso machine for your clientele call (Client
Name). We also have experienced technicians with years of espresso machine
repair, quality parts and brewing equipment to suit your every need.<o:p></o:p></div>
Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-82782816558149985172013-04-22T16:24:00.003-07:002013-04-22T16:25:42.245-07:00Social Media Content<i>I created tweets and Facebook posts for a start-up social media network focusing on the plus-size market. I loved doing the research for this because a lot of it involved cruising fashion blogs! For a social media campaign similar to this I charge $75-100 for the content depending on how many posts. I can also schedule them for you, monitor responses and interact with followers.</i><br />
<i><br /></i>Monday<br />
10 AM FB - This revolution in thinking about how we are
perceived has been going on for a long time! This 1995 essay proves that: <a href="http://tehomet.net/nomy.html">http://tehomet.net/nomy.html</a><br />
12 PM Tweet - Don’t think twice, the plus size revolution is
coming!<br />
6 PM FBSometimes it’s so hard to be comfortable during a
busy night out – always worrying about where to go, will people be rude, will
the chairs suit me, will I have a good time? We are trying to build a community
where those questions can be addressed ahead of time –help by joining up (<a href="http://www.biggpeople.com/">www.biggpeople.com</a>) and sending your tips
my way!<br />
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Tuesday<br />
8 AM FB - Surrounding yourself with people who care about
you is the key to having that oh-so-important self-confidence. You should come
on over to BiggPeople and join our supportive, loving group.<br />
12 PM Tweet - Such a great story for a plus size bride: a
surprise wedding orchestrated by the groom. <a href="http://prettypearbride.com/real-plus-size-wedding-leap-year-surprise-vegas-wedding-for-the-bride/#disqus_thread">http://prettypearbride.com/real-plus-size-wedding-leap-year-surprise-vegas-wedding-for-the-bride/#disqus_thread</a><br />
6 PM Tweet- who remembers this plus size diva? Leslie,
you’re my hero! http://bit.ly/XlpfcA<br />
7 PM FB - Did you hear about this last year? Women in the UK
protested the dieting industry and the pro-diet attitude that is rampant
throughout the world by throwing diet books in the garbage – in front of
parliament! That takes guts! <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/diet-books-dumped-in-uk-protest-at-parliament/2012/01/16/gIQAHid92P_blog.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/diet-books-dumped-in-uk-protest-at-parliament/2012/01/16/gIQAHid92P_blog.html</a><br />
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Wednesday<br />
10 Am Tweet – Hey yall, it’s Wednesday! Who has some
inspirational stories for me to get past the midweek slump?<br />
12 PM FB- Woot woot! Happy Wednesday everyone! It’s halfway
through the week! Keep soldiering on, friends. If you need an internet hug,
we’ll be here:<br />
6 PM Tweet - Summer is coming soon! Here’s an inspiring
story from last year where plus size swimwear ruled: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2149540/Real-girls-post-fatkini-pictures-protest-societys-obsession-beach-ready-bodies.html">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2149540/Real-girls-post-fatkini-pictures-protest-societys-obsession-beach-ready-bodies.html</a><br />
7 PM FB - Sleep is so important! It prevents accidents,
controls weight, and improved mood overall: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130307/Importance-of-getting-quality-sleep.aspx<br />
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Thursday<br />
10 AM FB - My internet search is totally lacking some plus
size mens fashion! Who has a plus sized dude with great style in their life?
Share! This article sums it up for me: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-sanders/plus-size-men-fashion-blogs_b_1225946.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-sanders/plus-size-men-fashion-blogs_b_1225946.html</a><br />
12 PM Tweet - Meditation is great for letting all your
anxiety go. Try meditation whenever you feel stressed: <a href="http://tinybuddha.com/blog/8-ways-to-make-meditation-easy-and-fun/">http://tinybuddha.com/blog/8-ways-to-make-meditation-easy-and-fun/</a><br />
6 PM FB - Ladies and gents, start loving your bodies the way
they are! Don’t let anyone lead you astray. If you need a safe place and people
to talk to, come visit us.<br />
7 PM Tweet - This doesn’t surprise me; you need to have a
communicative relationship in order to be healthy in every way: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2148658/Men-diets-forced-wives-FATTER--binging-landslides-food-away-home.html">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2148658/Men-diets-forced-wives-FATTER--binging-landslides-food-away-home.html</a><br />
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Friday<br />
10 AM Tweet - Happy Friday everybody! What are you going to
do this fabulous weekend?<br />
12 PM Tweet - Who has a tasty appetizer recipe for me? I
need something quick and gluten-free for a party I’m having!<br />
5 PM FB -Jazmin Rickards styled this menswear shoot, what do
you think? http://jazminrickards.tumblr.com/post/25597973867/a-recent-editorial-i-styled-on-plus-size<br />
7 PM FB - How do you get ideas on what to do on your days
off? If you want plus-size friendly info from people just like you, check out
our community!<br />
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Saturday<br />
9 AM Tweet - This is so great! Body Activism is really on
the rise, as you can tell with this interview with model Tess Munster: <a href="http://fitforaqueenclothing.com/2013/03/from-daily-venus-diva-body-activism-w-tess-munster-honor-curves-part-1/">http://fitforaqueenclothing.com/2013/03/from-daily-venus-diva-body-activism-w-tess-munster-honor-curves-part-1/</a><br />
11 AM FB – Hey everyone! Have you finished creating your profile
on BiggPeople.com? We want to share the love, so post your pics and have fun!<br />
6 PM Tweet - More proof that loving your plus size body is a
global trend: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/15/full-figured-mannequins-lingerie-sweden_n_2883520.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/15/full-figured-mannequins-lingerie-sweden_n_2883520.html</a><br />
7 PM Tweet – Hey all you BiggPeople! Hope your weekend is
going great!<br />
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Sunday<br />
10 AM Tweet - Sometimes I get too tired to function, and
then I remember: coffee! What’s your get up and go secret?<br />
12 PM FB - I’m glad that there’s a fashion week for people
of size! If you happen to be in NYC this june, check out FFFWeek: http://fffweek.com/2013/about-us<br />
7 PM Tweet - Have any of you had rude experiences while
traveling? This man did his research first: http://consumerist.com/2012/05/17/flying-while-fat-research-and-self-awareness-mean-smooth-travel/<br />
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A lot of people do not know this but there is a whole world
of bird fanatics out there. They love their birds as much as they love their
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There is a huge array of birds to be obsessed with – from
the huge and colorful macaws to the little pastel parakeets. But one bird rises
above them all, in my humble opinion. The parrotlet. Just like the name leads
you to believe, a parrotlet looks like a miniature parrot. Brightly colored, a
little stocky, and intelligent, this bird is for someone who has plenty of time
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This bird is a beauty: bright greens, blues and yellows
characterize the parrotlet, which basically looks like a parrot that has been
shrunk down to six inches so it will fit in your hand. Despite the small size,
the parrotlet has a huge personality – loudly singing out praises or yelling
when upset – and can be trained to do tricks just like a normal sized parrot. You
can even get your parrotlet to talk and repeat phrases for you!A parrotlet looks a bit like a lovebird, and just like
lovebirds these little guys choose mates for life. So if you are thinking about
getting a parrotlet, you may want to get a pair so that the birds can live
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in order to thrive. They tend to hang upside down, perch, hop from side to
side, and fly around the cage doing tricks and flips if space permits. They’ll
also be interested in toys – mineral blocks on rope, things to shred, bars to
hop and hang from. They are very smart birds, so they’ll get bored easily and
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They’ll also want to be engaged frequently. The parrotlet at
our home knows when his owner returns from work and starts yelling for all to
hear! A parrotlet can start repeating if their owner talks enough. Ours says
“be good!” and “bird brain!” with amazing frequency.Engaging your bird is very
important, especially to a smart bird like a parrotlet. They can become
depressed if they do not get enough interaction with their human! Parrotlets
don’t mind being held, and seem to love sitting on shoulders like their big
parrot counterparts. They also fly from finger to finger, if their wings are
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bigger birds. They love whole, real food – fruit, veggies, cooked grains – but
can be happy even with a bagged food diet as long as it is specific to small
birds and has a little bit of everything. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This bird makes a great pet. They are loving, recognize the
people in their lives, and interact with you. <o:p></o:p></div>
Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-81617555675270749902013-04-22T16:14:00.001-07:002013-04-22T16:17:56.821-07:00Press Release For An Event<i>I wrote this press release for an upcoming webinar. </i><br />
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Free Spring Webinar: Design a Spiritually Rich Business Model<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Los Gatos, Calif. – Kelly
O’Neil International is hosting a complimentary webinar on April 25<sup>th</sup>.
The webinar is a 45 minute presentation, followed by a 15 minute Q & A
dedicated to sharing O’Neil’s knowledge on interconnected topics of business,
entrepreneurship and spirituality. </span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Candara, sans-serif;">The webinar, entitled “Design a Spiritually Rich Business
Model,” will share valuable information to inspire and teach entrepreneurs how
to build a business that serves the world</span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">. A
Spiritually Rich Biz™ uses the entrepreneur’s skills and gifts to create a prosperous
business that is aligned with spirituality and faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">“When you run a business that
serves a higher purpose, helping others and the world, you’ll be surprised at
the forces rallying behind you to make it a success,” says Kelly O’Neil,
founder of Kelly O’Neil International and the Women’s Leadership Academy. “</span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Candara, sans-serif;">Entrepreneurs need
this information! The world needs this information. When we have successful
businesses that serve the world, everyone benefits.” Designing a </span><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Spiritually Rich Biz™ allows entrepreneurs
to live life in abundance through their work, and also enriches the economy. In
addition to the webinar, Kelly O’Neil offers an array of coaching programs
focused on building prosperous businesses, branding and marketing, all while
serving the world. </span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Candara, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Spiritually Rich Business Model” Webinar is just one of many events and
programs designed for conscious entrepreneurs who are ready to impact the world.
O’Neil focuses her programs on these conscious entrepreneurs and women leaders,
aiding them in the creation of powerful brands and a mastery of marketing and
strategy. O’Neil has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, teaching how to
live a more fulfilling life and create successful businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">About Kelly O’Neil<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Candara, sans-serif;">Kelly O’Neil, founder and CEO of Kelly
O’Neil International, world renowned speaker and award winning brand marketing
strategist, is one of the most sought-after brand marketing and leadership
coaches for conscious entrepreneurs and aspiring women leaders. She is the best-selling author of two books,</span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Candara, sans-serif;"> <i><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Visionary Women Inspiring the World: 12 Paths to Personal Power</span></i>
and <i><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Ignite Your Business Transform Your World.</span></i> </span><span style="font-family: Candara, sans-serif;">Kelly is the inspirational driving
force behind a rapidly expanding business empire that includes Spiritually Rich
Business Coaching™, Marketing to Millionaires™, and The Women’s Leadership
Academy™. She is committed to helping
conscious women entrepreneurs find their authentic voice, design strategies and
brand platforms to share their unique message and strategically build
profitable, spiritually rewarding businesses. To learn more about Kelly O’Neil,
please visit </span><a href="http://www.kellyoneil.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;">www.kellyoneil.com</span></a><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;">.</span></u> To
learn more about the Women’s Leadership Academy and download your free 4 part
eMasterClass Leading From the Soul, visit <a href="http://www.womensleadershipacademy.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;">www.womensleadershipacademy.com</span></a><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Candara","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;">.</span></u><span style="font-family: Candara, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-66384138874476638192013-01-11T20:02:00.000-08:002013-04-22T16:12:20.997-07:00Tweets for an Emergency Services Company<i>These are examples of tweets that I composed for an emergency services company. I wrote 8-12 tweets weekly and turned them in every Sunday, so the company could post them throughout the week. I enjoy using social media and feel very confident that I know how to connect with an audience, even if the subject is mundane.</i><br />
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one, scientists say:</span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/xz5lqG<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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away but celebrate w/ a lockdown kit for your teacher, or an emergency kit for
your car if you're going on a roadtrip!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in case this winter gets nasty – first aid kit, extra firewood, emergency food!
Or sunglasses if you’re in California.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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story where first aid really came in handy. A nine year old saves his great
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Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-68048406503492348522012-12-10T12:19:00.004-08:002013-01-11T20:04:15.463-08:00Five Articles About Cloud Hosting Tools<i>These posts were commissioned via oDesk. I researched, edited and completed five posts in one morning for a very happy client.</i><br />
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Dropbox is an online storage tool, and a very useful one at
that. You can upload your files, and then access them from anywhere. And it’s
the simplest to use. Do you need more incentive than that to use Dropbox? <o:p></o:p><br />
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review a work file from your tropical vacation, but your wife did not let you
bring your laptop for that exact reason. You can download the doc onto another
device straight from dropbox (when she’s not looking).<o:p></o:p><br />
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send via email or messenger (videos, college theses, hundreds of vacation
photos). For these, dropbox is a handy tool. Just upload the document, and send
your counterpart the link to download it on their end. There’s no limit on
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project with multiple people, dropbox is the perfect way to stay organized and
watch what your team members are producing. Project leaders will make folders
for the assigned work, and everyone can upload their documents into the correct
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you have a document that you give away fairly often, store it on dropbox for
easy access. You can then include the share link in your email newsletter, on a
social media post, or wherever you need it so that your clientele will have
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Phone.com
vs Vonage? It’s not all that easy to choose one over the other. Rather, you
should choose the service that is right for you. Both companies offer phone
service via high speed internet, but just perusing through the two websites
will show you which one is aimed at business. Phone.com lets your business work
from anywhere under the one phone number with extensions, and vonage lets you make
calls to anywhere via the internet, thus saving you a lot of money. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Phone.com
is the clear winner for small businesses that aren’t necessarily tethered to an
office. With Phone.com’s mobile office service, you get a range of benefits
perfect for business. Purchase a business phone number, set up an extension
menu so that customers know where to direct their call, and let your staff
receive calls no matter where they are. All employees could be working from
home or a coffee shop and customers would be none the wiser. Make calls from
your mobile or your computer, and your business phone number will show up. Receive
phone calls from your business line on your cell, and they will be identified
as a business caller so you will know exactly how to answer the phone. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Scheduling
the hours where calls are allowed to come in is easy with Phone.com – just set
your schedule and let the calls roll in, or conversely, send them automatically
to voicemail if ‘the office is closed.’ And you can customize your afterhours
greeting much like you would in a conventional office. There are so many
features included phone.com’s services: you can even review faxes via smart
phone and set your hold music.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Vonage
offers many services. It lets you make and receive calls over the internet,
either from your computer or from a house phone. All you have to do is buy a
Vonage box and plug it into your high speed internet. You can call more than 60
countries using Vonage, which will save you a good chunk of change if you have
friends and family spread throughout the world. For small business, the routine
is the same: buy a vonage box, plug it in, and start calling. You get a
dedicated fax line (with 500 minutes), the same, cheaper long distance rates,
and the ability to extend the plan to a mobile phone similar to Phone.com’s
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When
it comes down to it, you can tell by the companies’ homepages that Phone.com is
making mobile offices their bread and butter – whereas Vonage is aimed at the
home phone market, most likely for travelers or families with many
international ties. The one you choose is the one that fits your need best.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One
of the first things any web-based business has to do is purchase a domain name.
Well, after figuring out a product or service to sell, and figuring out a
business plan, and figuring out a company name. After all those are complete,
you must procure your domain! GoDaddy is one of the most recognizable vendors
of domain names – after all, they like to run ads during the Super Bowl. And
they are relatively inexpensive for the service.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Just enter the name you want into the search bar that says, “Search for a new
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clicking “Add.” You can also select many other domains – GoDaddy will offer you
a packaged deal on .net, .org and .info. GoDaddy will often have domains on
sale (this week’s biggest bargain is .Us). <o:p></o:p></div>
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With Your Domain?” You must choose one of three options: Web Hosting, Website
Building and Hosting, or Email.<o:p></o:p></div>
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choose specifics including how many years you are paying for, which “email
package” you want, and any other domains you’d like to purchase. Read this
carefully. Make sure you are only buying what you want.<o:p></o:p></div>
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or create a new GoDaddy account with your personal information. <o:p></o:p></div>
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information (credit card or paypal), and accept GoDaddy’s Universal Terms of
Service Agreement. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There are many reasons to use Google Apps. Firstly, everyone
else is using them – so you better know how to use them too if you want to keep
up with the online business world. Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Docs are
all apps that you’ve probably already heard of that are brought to you by the
geniuses at Google. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Secondly, Google has a ton of apps; they’re so integrated
into our daily routines that we don’t even think of them as apps. They have a
social network (Google+), a web browser (Chrome), and are connected with
important tools of the trade such as Youtube and Blogger. Google Apps will make
your life easier. Why wouldn’t you use them? Google Drive lets you store and
access your documents anywhere, Gmail is the most popular webmail ever, Google
Calendar keeps you organized and can share your schedule with whomever you want,
and Google Talk allows you to chat and talk and video message straight from
your email. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Google has apps for
translation, picture storage, mapping, and analyzing web traffic.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thirdly, Google Apps have the important distinction of allowing
you to work together with others, even though you could be spread out across
the globe. This remote collaboration is one of the most important reasons you
should be using Google Apps. Google Drive was released this year, and it allows
you to work – in real time – with remote team members on spreadsheets and
documents. It’s not the first service of this type, but it’s by Google, so you
know it’s the best.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Finally, it’s really low cost. While you can buy apps to customize
your Google experience, the key apps are free - perfect for someone just
starting out. You can set yourself up with a calendar, a group, an email and
much more for no cost. If you want a Gmail account with your domain name, it’s
only a few bucks and you can try it out for up to ten people for free with no
credit card information necessary.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-7733742283707004612012-12-10T12:18:00.001-08:002012-12-10T12:22:19.308-08:00Google Hangouts In Real Estate: A Guide For Web Marketers <i>For this article, I watched an hour-long video by the client on this subject. I synthesized the information into an easy-to-read guide for web marketers.</i><br />
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LIVE OPEN HOUSES: USING GOOGLE HANGOUTS TO CORNER THE REAL
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How do you make money using Google hangouts? <o:p></o:p></div>
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We all know that video sells, but live video makes you
different and unique. How few people are actually using Google Hangouts On Air,
a Google+ feature that lets you stream live video, is staggering. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You have to be the guy that stands out – there’s more than
one marketer out there talking to real estate agents, but you can hook them
with the promise live video. Real estate agents don’t understand what Google+
does yet – they understand the concept, but need the step-by-step information
and hand-holding that a marketing expert like yourself can provide. Sit down
with your real estate agent and give them those details, they’ll be ahead of
their competitors and ready to pay you. You become the magical marketing wizard
that makes all their dreams come true. None of our branding is on the
materials.<o:p></o:p></div>
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WHAT YOU NEED TO START: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Get a decent webcam, one that shoots at 1080p. Most laptops will
have a built-in that works just fine. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Make sure your real estate agents have either a computer
with webcam or android phone or non-iPad tablet with the Google+ app. Theoretically, you can have up to 9 people
walking through the house and showing rooms. From home, you’ll be able to talk
to the viewers and interact with them, directing the agents and asking them
questions. If a viewer says, “I’m really tall, can you show me how high that
shower head is?” you can direct the agent to go to the bathroom and measure.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Internet! This should go without saying, but you need the
have fast internet. Either plug in to your dedicated line, or have very good
WIFI. You need as stable of a feed as possible. <o:p></o:p></div>
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LET’S START<o:p></o:p></div>
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The kind folks at Google have provided some
instruction – make sure you read it! <a href="http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/onair.htmsl">http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/onair.htmsl</a>
Being a Google Hangouts expert is KEY to making this work. Learn how to take
care of everything on Google hangouts – troubleshoot before the actual trouble
occurs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Find out which real estate agents near you
hold open houses. Some real estate agents have more open houses than others, so
there’s potential for you to host more Hangout Open Houses with an office that
has multiple agents. Hit craigslist, LinkedIn, local offices, papers. Call or
message them to ask if they have open houses. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We’ve already composed a message with a
link for you, now you have to let your social skills do some work. Send them
the email with our non-branded information and: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once you’ve made contact with the real
estate agents, be ready to get some calls. Engage them, “Let’s talk about what
I can do for you!” If you’ve ever met a real estate agent, you’ll know there’s
almost no way they can resist this.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Meet with your real estate agent and show
them how you can help them host live open house events. Explain the tools, the
benefits of live video and your role as moderator.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is a valuable service and there is a
price to pay. Push for an upfront fee and a maintenance fee. They’re already
interested, that’s why they sat down with you. If necessary, offer a freebie if
they sign a contract to pay you for the next two live open houses.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nobody has ever seen live video in
the real estate business. You can have a family in Germany that wants to move
to Arizona – they can find the perfect house because of this live hangout.
You’re setting up live event, and uploading it to youtube. It can be repeatedly
viewed so the real estate agent can keep on using it. You can edit it, jazz it
up and upload it for them. Charge a maintenance fee monthly. And you don’t have to be there when they show
houses because you can moderate from home.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You’ll be the first of your kind, and your
real estate agent will probably want to keep you all to his or herself, which
brings us to the next point:<o:p></o:p></div>
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You need to be able to negotiate, move
agents, etc. Why work for a small agent that has one or two showing a month,
when you could work for a whole office of agents and host two events per week?<o:p></o:p></div>
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You
will be able to charge a monthly fee, because this service doesn’t end with the
live event! You can’t use Google hangout without a youtube channel, and all the
video from these events will need to be on youtube. You’ll have to make some
changes to the video: add tags, make a catchy title, respond to questions that
come up in comments, put the link to the home in the description, etc. There
won’t be a live broadcast at three am, but someone will be able to look at the
youtube videos and all the details and questions about the property will be in
the comments. Don’t forget to ensure your client that you are going to be here
if anything ever breaks!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remember,
you can use your position as the “live video guy” to get your foot in the door
for that agent – tell them what other marketing needs you can cover. <o:p></o:p></div>
Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-76043526783223373232012-03-30T13:47:00.003-07:002012-03-30T14:04:27.707-07:00BAND BIO FOR MAJOR FESTIVAL<em>This is a bio for the Flaming Lips, a huge band, for their appearance at Noise Pop.</em><br /><em><a href="http://lineup.noisepop.com/band/the-flaming-lips">http://lineup.noisepop.com/band/the-flaming-lips</a></em><br /><em></em><br />The Flaming Lips have had one of those unique careers that seldom come around in the rock and roll universe. They started decades ago in Oklahoma, and have remained there, while other bands with that amount of success might opt to move to one of the coasts. You’ve got to hand it to the Lips, they know what’s up: electing to let their collective freak flags fly (along with confetti) while putting on a stage show unlike any other rock act.<br /><br />It’s hard to believe the band’s only chart hit was 1993’s “She Don’t Use Jelly” and, after looking at the video, it’s hard to believe they’re even the same band (‘90s hair and wardrobe, no tailored suits!). To those music fans that were cognizant during the 1990s, the Flaming Lips will probably rank at the top of important bands and, unlike many bands of the same era, they are still one of the most important artists of today: fearless in their creativity, even remaking Pink Floyd’s clas- sic Dark Side of The Moon.<br /><br />With more than a dozen albums, the Flaming Lips have made a huge mark on modern music. Experimental: always. But with a very listenable, and very likeable, sensibility (okay, so Zaireeka may have been hard to decipher, but you can’t blame the Lips for trying to clue us mortals in). Even the kids from 90210 dug the Flaming Lips when they played the Peach Pit! For Noise Pop, the Lips will be performing their entire critically acclaimed album The Soft Bulletin.<br /><br />The Flaming Lips might be best known (these days) for their live show–who hasn’t seen Wayne Coyne in that hamster ball bubble floating over a crowd of anxious kids? From their compound in Norman, OK, one can only guess that the band brainstorms new and different ways to put on the coolest show ever. The Lips create a fantastic world with each concert, adding in more and more crazy elements with each tour and album.<br /><br />LAUREN ROSENTHAL<br /><em></em>Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-75439151333502551772011-06-29T21:01:00.000-07:002011-06-29T21:02:27.740-07:00Press Releases (three variations) for self help app<p class="MsoNormal">Press Releases<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hale Dwoskin, author of a New York Times Best Seller and a leader in the self-help industry, may know the key to your financial success– it’s easy, it’s affordable and it’s highly portable. In fact, if you already have an iphone or android phone, you are half way there. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Dwoskin’s new app focuses on making you money! Appropriately titled, “Money Now,” the app schedules daily “releasing” to clear your roadblocks and set you on your way toward mastering your financial world through the power of the Sedona Method.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The releasing methods and techniques provided by this app have been helping Sedona Method users for more than 35 years. The Money Now app provides gentle encouragement, suggestions, and direction toward a more financially stable you.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The app schedules releasing throughout your day, letting the user choose what time to release, and the length of the exercise. Hale Dwoskin personally guides the user through the exercise, through a series of recordings that are exclusive to the app.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">2.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Today’s world can be overwhelming, especially financially.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Worries, painful memories, anger and anxiety are only a few of the roadblocks that may be keeping you from success. Hale Dwoskin, author of New York Times Best Seller<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-being, </i>has created an app to streamline letting go of negativity with a focus on improving personal finance.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The app, which can be customized to each user’s specific needs, delivers techniques and methods for Letting Go and Releasing. Ridding yourself of the worries and feelings that hamper day to day life will begin to dissolve your issues with money.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The user can set a Letting Go schedule, and can also choose how many times to release, the length of their releasing practice, and the type of release to best suit their needs.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After repeat releases, the path towards creating success will become clearer to the user. Noel Kelly, one early app user, said of Money Now, “…in 3 weeks I did more about my finances than I had in 8 months.”<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">3.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Lifestyle apps are a fast growing segment of the app market. One new release, Hale Dwoskin’s Money Now app, uses Dwoskin’s 35 years of experience in the self-help field to guide users toward financial success. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Money Now schedules and delivers releasing practices according to the users’ preference. You can choose when to release, how often to repeat, and long or short practices. With the releasing, users let go of anxiety, negative feelings and anything else standing in the way of financial success. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>As you repeat the process of releasing, the path to financially sound decision making will become clearer. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hale Dwoskin is the author of New York Times Best Seller<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"> The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-being, </i>and is an expert in releasing. Over the last three decades, Dwoskin has spoken to thousands looking for new ways of letting go of negativity, and has guided prominent business people around the world to new levels of financial success. The Money Now app is a new part of Dwoskin’s successful Sedona Method and Letting Go cannon.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-85287834958345859172011-05-17T11:40:00.000-07:002011-05-17T11:42:02.853-07:00My music articles now online!I've been writing blogs for myspoonful, to view please go to: <a href="http://myspoonful.com/author/lauren">http://myspoonful.com/author/lauren</a><div><br /></div>Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-48379746438903778992010-11-09T00:17:00.000-08:002010-11-09T00:21:38.528-08:00Press Release for The Sedona Method<em>These are two press releases written for <a href="http://www.lettinggo.tv/">http://www.lettinggo.tv/</a>. Every press release I have done for this client has taken around an hour and a half. </em><br /><br />Date, Location – “You Can Have It All,” a preview for the full-length film Letting Go, is a discussion between Hale Dwoskin, author of The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-being, and a businessman who has been practicing the Sedona Method for two years.<br /><br />The man shares how the Sedona Method has changed his life, including an increase in personal wealth and successfully manifesting things that were “beyond my imagination two years ago.”<br /><br />The video begins with a montage of things that are supposed to increase the average person’s happiness – a parade of “if onlys” such as relationships, wealth and material items. The narrator quickly provides an insightful truth, that these “if onlys” are just three ways that happiness is held at arms length everyday.<br /><br />“…if you haven't already noticed, when you postpone your happiness, when you want something instead of having it, you never seem to get it.”<br /><br />The unnamed professional shares his story, one filled with “if onlys” until he began using the Sedona Method. “…everything in my life was all about wanting. I wanted control, I wanted more money, I wanted more success…everything was wanting, wanting, wanting. And things that I wanted my whole life I was never able to accomplish.”<br /><br />The man, under the guidance of the Sedona Method, was finally able to learn how to release that wanting – the postponing of happiness in favor of present concerns – and is now vastly more successful financially, and, it seems, vastly more peaceful emotionally.<br /><br />To join the Letting Go community, or to find more information on The Sedona Method, please visit www.lettinggo.tv.<br /><br />-------------------------------------------------<br />Date, Location – The good news? A Vietnam vet, after 40 years of suppressing his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms with anti-depressants and alcohol, has finally quit them both and let his symptoms rise to the top. The bad news was that his counselor told him it might take another 40 years to grapple with the anger, irritability and anxiety of PTSD.<br /><br />After listening to Hale Dwoskin, author of The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-being, talk about his releasing methods, the vet has found a more expedient way to heal.<br /><br />“…what I'd like to say to other veterans, is that it's a possibility - that it could help, it could help release some of the pain and anger that's inside.”<br /><br />The video documenting the veteran’s journey towards peace and well-being has debuted on the Sedona Method’s website, www.lettinggo.tv, and on Youtube. The clip is a preview for the feature Letting Go which is available at www.lettinggo.tv.Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-91416268359290707982010-04-27T13:08:00.000-07:002010-04-27T13:28:42.395-07:00Section of a Grant Application<em>This is a section of a grant application I filled out for one of the shelter's programs. The questions were not 'new' to me, but I flexed my creative muscle by coming up with new answers. I liked writing this grant because the whole thing (it was about 8 pages) was an opportunity for me to take what I know, and turn it into words that should really get any donor interested.</em><br /><br />1. <strong>Describe your program’s advocacy philosophy.</strong><br />XXXX advocates the intervening and preventing of physical, sexual and mental abuse, along with ending the generation to generation domestic abuse cycle.<br /><br /><br />2. <strong>Please describe how the hot line and other shelter services are publicized? (Please explain.)</strong><br /> XXXX’s hotline runs around the clock – there is always a trained professional with the power to make quick decisions and arrange and pay for transportation to bring a child to safety at XXXX. The person on the other end of the line also has an amazing knowledge of resources and referrals available to people who may not qualify for XXXX’s services – such as parents of younger children, adult victims of physical, mental and sexual abuse and adults who need safe shelter.<br /><br />XXXX XXXX Shelter’s “Community Outreach Team” does a fantastic job of publicizing all the programs and services that the shelter provides. These counselors visit schools and resource fairs to talk about XXXX, and often meet families in crisis whose members later come to the shelter for parenting programs, counseling or for the residential program. The team also informs school staffs about XXXX’s programs, which has helped many students via recommendations from their school counselors and teachers.<br /><br /><br />3. <strong>Do you provide wheelchair access? </strong>Yes<strong> If so, please describe which parts of your facilities are accessible.</strong> <br />The main shelter, counseling center and office are wheelchair accessible.<br /><br /><br />4. <strong>How do you provide bilingual services?<br /></strong>Because of XXXX’s location in Southern California, bilingual services are very important. Many of our residents’ parents primarily speak Spanish. Several XXXX staffers and counselors speak Spanish and a number of other languages, and can be called in as translators for therapy sessions and intakes. We also publish our informational material in Spanish and have Spanish-language parenting classes alongside our English-language classes. The parenting classes that are in Spanish also focus on the “Hispanic” model of family culture, and often include the grandparents and extended family in the discussion of parenting.<br /><br />5. <strong>Do you have an age limit for male children? Yes If yes, what age?</strong> 12-17 <strong>If yes, how do you ensure that adolescent boys receive advocacy and services?</strong><br />Boys, along with all residents who turn 18 while staying at XXXX, receive referrals to other agencies that provide services for adults. Extended placement boys and girls can stay at XXXX after their 18th birthday provided they are still attending high school.<br /><br />6. <strong>When you have to turn people away from shelter, how do you provide appropriate services and advocacy?</strong><br />No teenager is ever turned away from XXXX unless he or she is a danger to him/herself or others, or has an illness that cannot be taken care of at the shelter. XXXX will make the appropriate referrals in this case. When the shelter is full, clinical staff members try to see which residents are ready to go home in order to make room for new “in-crisis” teenagers. People who are not teenagers and therefore not qualified to stay at XXXX receive referrals to other shelters more appropriate to their situation.Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-50943265385914302362010-04-27T12:57:00.000-07:002010-04-27T21:57:10.645-07:00Short Band Bios for Noise Pop 2010<em>These biographies were written for Noise Pop 2010's festival brochure. I like these because they are a little more creative than the average technical and professional writing piece, yet still 'sell' something (in this case it's meant to persuade a reader why they should go see a particular show). </em><br /><br />The Young Prisms are a group of friends making laid-back psych garage music in the foggy Outer Mission district of San Francisco. When you listen to the five piece, or see them live if you're lucky, you can imagine them going to the beach together, drinking beer (or perhaps consuming other, less legal intoxicants) together and making music together- putting on some My Bloody Valentine or Sonic Youth records for inspiration. They blend female vocals (with the guys pitching in too) with all the necessary ingredients for a fun show: rock, roll, and a whole lot of young fun.<br /><br />The Sandwitches, a three piece out of the Bay Area, are bringing fun back with their girly rock and roll tunes. Sounding like a slightly punker cousin of Whispertown 2000, these rockers make great use out of simple bass-guitar-drums and enough ooh la las to go around. The Sandwitches make songs that anyone can get down with, from their down-tempo songs about love, "Mary Me," to the more happy garage pop anthems like "Back to the Sea." It would be hard not to have a little party in the audience when seeing these girls.<br /><br /><br />Child star turned indie rock goddess? A career path any girl would love, and a route that has proven successful more than once. Best Coast is the lo-fi surf rock love songs (full of hand claps and requisite ooh la las) of Bethany Consentino. Bethany moved away from her homeland of California to New York for college, and came back after only a short time - without a degree, but with tons of inspiration for this collection of catchy pop tunes. The songs are instantly familiar to any California girl [The Sun Was High (So Was I)], and instantly loveable to just about anyone else ["We've been friends for a long, long time, and I don't know how to make you mine"]. Fans of surf pop, garage, and girl groups will love this band.<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-64375889057132898482010-04-26T11:31:00.000-07:002010-04-26T11:40:21.702-07:00Press Release for Blood Drive<em>This piece went out to several newspapers along with area businesses and any organization that might have been able to send donors. I like this piece because of its the great interviews I did to get the quotes that appear here. </em><br /><br />A blood drive will take place on March 17 at XXXXXX, in XXXXX. <br /><br />The “Bloodmobile,” a mobile unit of the Red Cross, will be stationed in front of XXXX to accept blood donations throughout the day. Anyone over the age of 17 that meets the requirements for blood donation may stop by Casa to give blood.<br /><br />Those who volunteer to give blood will be treated to goodie bags created by XXXX’s Youth Development Program (YDP). Members of the program, teens from local high schools, have already volunteered to give blood and are encouraging others to do the same on upcoming St. Patrick’s Day. <br /><br />St. Patrick’s Day might not be the first date that comes to mind for a Blood Drive, but this year, “your blood IS a pot of gold,” according to Dr. XXXXXX, counselor and Community Outreach Coordinator at XXXX Shelter. <br /><br />Dr. XXXXXX, a counselor who has been with the shelter for nearly seven years, feels a personal connection with the need to give blood. Her twin daughters, born months premature, had multiple transfusions during the first few weeks of their tiny lives.<br />“I am a strong believer in the fact that things come back around, I’m thankful for the people who donated blood and helped saved my daughters’ lives,” says Dr. XXXXXX.<br /><br />According to the Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. A simple 15-minute stop at XXXXX Shelter on March 17 can save up to three lives.<br /><br />"It is an important event that YDP hopes will have a large impact in the community,” says XXX XXXXX, president of the group and junior at XXX XXXXX XXXX High School.<br /><br />Call to sign up for your donor appointment time XXX-XXX-XXXX.<br />For more information about blood donation and to see who is eligible, please visit www.givelife.org.<br /><br />XXX XXXX Shelter is a 501c3 non-profit located at (ADDRESS) in XXXXX, CA. The organization provides safe temporary shelter and counseling services for runaway, abandoned and abused children as well as many other programs for the community. <br /><br />For more information about XXXX, please visit www . XXXXXX. orgLauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875687049842893499.post-2916883173271414422010-04-26T11:23:00.000-07:002010-04-26T11:31:55.626-07:00Grant Application Cover Letter<em>This is a cover letter for a grant application to the Mary Kay Foundation. The grant focuses on shelters. The organization is a great one that gives at least one shelter from every state a grant. I like this piece because it shows the history of the shelter in a short and new way via the first paragraph. I generated this piece after thinking about the wonderful people who have talked on numerous occasion about how the kids who come to this shelter should not have to spend a single minute on the street.</em><br /><br />Monday, April 26, 2010<br /><br /><br />Mary Kay Foundation<br />XXXX XXXXX XX<br />XXXXX, XX #####<br /><br />Dear Mary Kay Foundation: Re: Shelter Grant Program<br /><br /><br />XXXX XXXX XXXX Shelter opened its doors more than thirty years ago. On that first day of operation, a teenage boy came to XXXX explaining that he was scared because it was Friday (his father’s payday), and Friday nights often meant he would become a victim of domestic abuse at the hands of his drunken father. In the decades since, Casa has worked diligently not only to stop the abuse of teen boys and girls, but also to stop this vicious cycle, the perpetuation of abuse from generation to generation, via counseling.<br /><br />XXXX XXXX Shelter is the only full-service, 24/7 shelter care and counseling organization for both boys and girls ages 12 - 17 in California’s Los Angeles/Orange/Riverside County areas. The runaway, throwaway and neglected children are often the victims of physical, mental and/or sexual abuse – many times at the hands of a parent or significant adult in their lives. XXXX believes whole-heartedly that these children should not spend a single minute on the street, instead offering one of twelve beds, a warm meal, and mandatory individual, group and family counseling.<br /><br />The economic times have been tough, and we are grateful to the generous private sector donors, corporations, organizations and foundations, such as Mary Kay, that support the XXXX Kids despite the economic downturn. Please know that all funds received will go toward the support of anti-violence and recovery from abuse programs, along with counseling and shelter care programs.<br /><br />From all of the wonderful staff, volunteers, and especially the XXXX Kids, “THANK YOU!” for considering this request. Please do not hesitate to contact us if more information or a site visit is necessary for your decision making process.<br /><br />Sincerely yours,<br /><br /><br />XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX<br />Executive Director Fund Development Director<br /><br /><br />P.S. Please visit our website, XXXXXX.com (currently under revision) for more news, videos and information about the shelter.Lauren Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299032327104989344noreply@blogger.com