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The Power Of Positive Eating And Positive Living

Posted by myideas1 on 31st July 2008

DrNedraDoddsnewarticle.jpgThough there are many anti-aging products in the market today, it is easy to ease the effects of aging by following a healthy diet of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Smoking should be refrained from and alcohol consumption should be maintained to moderation. Staying away from desserts and packaged foods help in slowing the aging process.

Some of the most worthwhile anti-aging products available in the market today are well-manufactured antioxidants and dietary supplements. These products provide the body with its required nutrients every day. They help in detoxifying the body, improves the immunity system of the body, strengthens the muscles and tissues of the body, helps to control stress, improves memory, improves the skin and circulatory systems and supports cardiovascular, neurological and eye functions. Anti-aging relates to both outside physical appearance and internal appearance.

Aging is a natural process of the body where nothing can be done much about stopping it. However today, there are many anti-aging products and nutrients, which a person can use so that it is possible to slow down the aging process. Regular ingestion of these products leads to a considerable slowing down of the internal aging process and taking good care of your skin, hair and body with products and routines that have been shown to reverse the signs of aging can also contribute to your outward “anti-aging”.

The goal to aging should be a positive outlook, a clear understanding of all of the biological processes and to remain active. You should only look as old as you feel.

Contributing Writer: Dr. Nedra Dodds - a top anti-aging physician in metro Atlanta, and president of Opulence Aesthetic Medicine.

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Vanessa AllenWhite - VanAllenWhite Realty

Posted by myideas1 on 30th July 2008

VanessaAllenWhite2.jpgIn an industry which has left many uncertain about their future, one Realtor remains focused, strong and in charge.

Known as “Atlanta’s Vanna,” Vanessa AllenWhite is one of the top listing and selling Realtors in the State of Georgia. This native Georgian has a passion for people and the business of Real Estate. With over ten successful years in the business, she is one of only 5% of Realtors in the United States with a designation as a Certified Residential Specialist.

Not only is she the Broker/Owner of VanAllenWhite Realty Group, but she’s the CEO/Founder of VanAllenWhite Real Estate Academy, a Real Estate Instructor, Motivational Speaker, and Coach.

Licensed in Georgia and several other states, Ms. AllenWhite has worked with some of the top investors in the United States — she definitely knows how to get things done. Her extensive experience, commitment, and hours of advanced training has helped her earn top-notch credentials in her field, which include the following designations: ABR, ARS, CRS, and GRI.

An “out of the box” thinker, Vanessa has sold several commercial and residential properties in the State of Georgia using innovative and groundbreaking marketing techniques.

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Kevin Turner - Peak Level Advisors

Posted by myideas1 on 29th July 2008

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At Peak Level Advisors, we believe that financial planning is the key to building wealth for the lifestyle you want to live. We provide a wide range of financial planning and wealth management solutions for individuals, families, and business owners with the goal of helping them to maximize their potential financially speaking, so they can live their lives with Purpose and Passion. All securities through Money Concepts Capital Corp., Member FINRA/SIPC.

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Dr. Karen Mills - Cobb County’s Certified Lumineers Dentist

Posted by myideas1 on 29th July 2008

DrKarenMills6podcast.jpgDr. Karen R. Mills is a 1987 graduate of Howard University’s College of Dentistry in Washington D.C., where she was awarded the Percy A. Fitzgerald Outstanding Achievement Award in clinical crown and bridge. She completed her undergraduate studies at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan, while working as a clinical dental assistant.

Dr. Mills began her career as a dentist in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan, and worked in private practice as an associate, as well as a public health care provider. She has been practicing in the Marietta area for sixteen years, rendering general and cosmetic services for adults and children.

Dr. Mills is an established practitioner whose practice is based on excellence in care. Her philosophy of practice is to render comprehensive care as an adjunct to total body health. She knows that a healthy mouth is an indicator of a healthy body. When you visit her practice, you will feel the difference. Her team prides themselves on going the extra mile to make you feel comfortable and special.

Dr. Mills is a member of various local and national dental associations. She is also an A.K.A, and mentors youth interested in the field of dentistry. She is the mother of two children and her hobbies include tennis, golf and skiing.

Look for Dr. Karen R. Mills on the cover of the 2009 Business Celebrities Edition of People You Need to Know. Her office can be reached at 770-499-7756.

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Metro Atlanta’s Top Entertainment Attorney

Posted by myideas1 on 29th July 2008

LeronRogersPhoto4.jpgLeron E. Rogers, a partner in the law firm of Hewitt & Rogers in Atlanta, Georgia, will grace the cover of People You Need to Know, a premier business spotlight publication in metro Atlanta. The Business Celebrities Edition of People You Need to Know will be available in December of this year.

At Hewitt & Rogers, practice areas include business transactions, entertainment law, and business litigation, among other services. Leron heads up the firm’s entertainment, technology and media law practice group and is known throughout the country for representing high profile entertainers and athletes in their professional and business ventures. Leron represents successful artists, producers, management companies, songwriters, record labels and publishing companies.

Some of his entertainment clients include Grammy-nominated writers/producers Jason Rome (Luther Vandross, Jagged Edge, Blu Cantrell, Cassidy, Patty Labelle), Prentice Spry (Jamie Foxx), Cedric “Ced Keyz” Williams (Chris Brown, Ciara, Young Joc, Young Buck, LLoyd); Jonathan “Baby Jay” Williams (50, Lloyd Banks, Tyrese); and Trools & Rask (Akon).

In addition to representing individual entertainers, Leron represents successful corporations that conduct significant business within the technology, media and entertainment industry as well as professional athletes in their off the field business ventures.

Leron is also a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS/Grammy Foundation) and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is a frequent speaker and featured panelist at conferences and workshops and has been featured in local and national publications. Leron, a former draft pick of the Atlanta Braves, was recently honored as one of the Top Counselors-at-Law in “Who’s Who in Black Atlanta”.

Attorney Rogers received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Southwest Texas State University and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University’s Law School.

For more information about Attorney Leron E. Rogers, please call 770-447-4700.

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Dr. Nedra Dodds - Opulence Aesthetic Medicine

Posted by myideas1 on 27th July 2008

DrNedraDoddspodcast6.jpgPeople You Need to Know is now in production with the 2009 Business Celebrities Edition of their publication. One of the people who will be featured on the cover is Dr. Nedra Dodds. Her company is Opulence Aesthetic Medicine, a boutique cosmetic practice that specializes in minimally invasive anti-aging and cosmetic surgery procedures and is well known for ethnically-focused body contouring, most notably the Brazilian Butt Lift.

Graduating with honors, Dr. Dodds has a medical degree from Meharry Medical College and was named Chief Resident during her post-graduate training. Dr. Dodds’ multicultural methods proves to reverse the typical signs of aging and gives complete rejuvenation from head to toe with combination therapy by the administration of bio-identical hormones, supplements, vitamins and minerals with each treatment plan.

Dr. Dodds has received both national and international training and certifications in basic and advanced cosmetic philosophies and also serves as an instructor for Rhytec and Mesoati.

A former model, her greatest asset is her ability to become your beauty partner. She is a member and Diplomat of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, American College of Cosmetic Surgeons and actively participates in research within the field of aesthetic medicine and is a regular contributor to community magazines.

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The Facts Are Not The Truth

Posted by myideas1 on 17th July 2008

QuestionEverything.jpg Effective leaders encourage their people to question everything. When we begin to question things, we elevate our thinking. When we elevate our thinking, we also expand our possibilities. And when we expand our possibilities, we will come to realize that the facts don’t count. The facts are only the truth as long as we believe them.

We cannot live our lives based solely on facts because facts are changing almost daily. Furthermore, the facts don’t motivate us anyway — the possibilities do! William Faulkner exclaimed, “Facts and truth really don’t have much to do with each other.

“The fact of the matter is, in 1949 when the Federation for the Blind was founded, 99 percent of the blind people in America were unemployed. So, the founders of this organization decided to encourage their members to view blindness as a personality trait rather than a disability.

In other words, the leaders of this organization encouraged their people to rethink what was possible for them. They changed the facts! Because of this paradigm shift, blind people today are succeeding in areas once believed impossible. They now work in almost every field imaginable…teachers, attorneys, mayors, artists, Olympic athletes, professors, entertainers, TV talk show hosts, professional speakers, etc., and the list goes on and on of professions which the blind now occupy.

Are you old enough to remember Allen Funt from Candid Camera? Well, he used to always say that most people don’t question things. They just accept things as they are and invariably go with the flow.

The Candid Camera crew was in Delaware filming a few segments for their television show. They put up a giant sign that read, “Delaware Closed Today.” Mr. Funt commented that what was so amazing about the entire episode was the fact that most of the motorists didn’t even question this outrageous stunt. Some of them just asked, “Well, uh…is Jersey open?

…Excerpt from Grow Through It & Lead

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Mathis Insurance Services - Sharon Mathis

Posted by myideas1 on 17th July 2008

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When it comes to insurance, you can’t afford to live without it. Mathis Insurance Services is in business to help you protect ALL of your assets at an affordable price. They make the insurance process simple and painless. 770-483-0310

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5 Ways to Invest for Retirement and Beyond: Peak Level Advisors, Inc.

Posted by myideas1 on 16th July 2008

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We’re speaking with Kevin Turner, a Financial Advisor who has earned the Certified Fund Specialist designation. He is the President of Peak Level Advisors in north Metro Atlanta, Georgia, a representative of Money Concepts, a financial planning organization and independent broker dealer, with all securities through Money Concepts Capital Corp., a member of FINRA/SIPC.

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Christmas in July via Entrecard

Posted by myideas1 on 13th July 2008

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Wow! I must say I was pleasantly surprised when I checked my email account today and found 1000 Entrecard credits, courtesy of Scramories! What a wonderful gift.

I haven’t been a member of Entrecard for too long, but I’ve met some great people, learned a lot and discovered many interesting sites — Scramories is just one of them. In fact, Ada was one of the few people who dropped her card on my account when I first signed up.

Thank you Ada! If you haven’t met her yet, drop by to say hello. Even though she’s very busy with being a wife, mother, and student, she still finds time to be a friend on Entrecard.

So far, my experience has been lovely and I look forward to other rewards and Entrecard friendships! Now…excuse me, but I must take a break and decide how I’m going to spend my 1000 Entrecard credits!

Thanks again Ada; your kindness is appreciated. :-)

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Lessons I Learned From A 110 Year Old Atlanta Doctor

Posted by myideas1 on 9th July 2008

denmark1.jpgDr. Leila Denmark was born on February 1, 1898 in Bulloch County, Georgia. The year she was born, the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 49 years. Currently, she is the 67th oldest person in the world, according to the short list of super-centenarians (people at least 110 years old or older.)

Dr. Denmark was the 3rd female graduate of the Medical College of Georgia in 1928. She was one of the first female pediatricians in Atlanta and practiced medicine for more than 70 years. It has been estimated that Dr. Denmark treated more than 250,000 patients during her distinguished career. She is credited with being the co-developer of the Whooping Cough vaccine, which saved countless lives of children in the early part of the 20th Century.

When I first met Dr. Denmark in 2002, she was 104 years old, and had just closed her medical practice the previous year, at 103. At that time, she was the oldest practicing physician in America.

Over the years, I’ve learned many valuable life lessons by staying in contact with this legendary Atlanta doctor. Some of the lessons prompted me to do further investigation, and I have incorporated many of them into my daily life. Coming from Dr. Denmark, they were even more powerful because she has seen many years come and go. Here are a few lessons she shared with me… Read the rest of this entry »

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AccuClean, Inc. - Atlanta’s #1 Commercial Janitorial Cleaning Service

Posted by myideas1 on 9th July 2008

Accucleanlogo2.jpg AccuClean, Inc. is a commercial janitorial service company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

AccuClean specializes in cleaning office buildings and government facilities with a highly trained and motivated janitorial staff to help you achieve your goal.

AccuClean, Inc. was founded in 1999 by Bob Williams in an attempt to satisfy a target market of property managers who were seeking a company that was built based on the fundamentals of experience, professionalism, and proper planning.

AccuClean has proven expertise in providing cleaning services for corporate offices, government buildings, schools, museums and universities. Give them a call today at (404) 765-6477.

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Creativity That Sizzles - The Art of Linc Bennett

Posted by myideas1 on 8th July 2008


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Help For Your Special Needs Child

Posted by myideas1 on 3rd July 2008

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Parents, you are your child’s first teacher. You know what can create a successful or disastrous day for your child. Be confident that you can offer valuable information to the school staff about meeting your child’s needs. In order to sufficiently do so, you must know your child’s (IEP) Individual Education Plan. Be sure to understand the details, specifically in the areas of: goals and objectives, placement, and supportive aids (classroom modifications and testing accommodations).

Be Proactive

The person who initiates communication can set the tone for the relationship. Waiting until you receive that phone call or letter from school before making a formal introduction creates a reaction versus a proactive purposeful intent. Educators are there to support your child’s educational experiences. See them as a friend or colleague. Remember that as with any other relationship, the more you are supportive, the better the relationship works.

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Dr. Frenesa Hall, Mobile-Medicine.Net - Healthcare On Your Terms!

Posted by myideas1 on 3rd July 2008

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Old-fashioned house calls are making a comeback! Mobile-Medicine.Net has taken the stress out of medical visits by giving their patients highly personalized care and quality time with their physician conveniently in the patients’ own home or office. The busy executive, stay-at-home mom or the elderly can receive premium medical care without exposure to sick patients or waiting for hours to be seen.

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How To Access Your Power, Purpose And Passion

Posted by myideas1 on 1st July 2008

Our vision at The P3 Group is that…”Every woman lives a life of power, passion and dreams come true.” Our mission is to reach 1,000,000 women to nurture their spiritual, emotional and physical selves by enhancing their personal and professional lives. - Lisa Thomas

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