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GBK to Host The 4th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Fight Night to benefit the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation

Posted on May 20, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

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B. Riley & Co. and The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation Present “Big Fighters, Big Cause” 4th Annual Charity Fight Night

Los Angeles – B. Riley & Co. and The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation present The 4th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Fight Night to benefit The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation in its support for Juvenile Diabetes Research and The Wounded Warrior Project. This prestigious invitation-only Red Carpet event will take place at The Santa Monica Pier on May 21, 2013.
Tommy Davidson will be the Master of Ceremony for the evening, which will feature a Professional Boxing fight card commissioned by the California State Athletic Commission. Songstress Franchesca Robi (daughter of The Platters’ Paul Robi) will sing the National Anthem to ring in the fights. The fight card will consist of four professional bouts.

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The event anticipates a targeted audience of over 1000 guests, comprised of C-suite executives from nearly 200 public companies across a range of sectors, leading institutional investors, high net worth individuals, financial services professionals, celebrities, sports legends, and other high-profile individuals.

Zota Pop, a Top 40s band comprised of world-class musicians, will provide musical entertainment along with DJ BABY CHINO, the 10-year-old DJ phenomenon who has been seen on Nickelodeon’s hit show “Figure It Out”.

Rusnak, Maserati, BMW and Porsche, part of the Rusnak Auto Group is proud to support the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation. Sugar Ray Leonard will honor Medtronic, Inc. by presenting an Award in the ring for its work in Juvenile Diabetes with the Insulin Pump. The Hauser Insurance Group is also a proud supporter of the cause. The evening will be set against a rich environment for both charitable and business development opportunities.

The lovely ladies from Crown Diva Boutique & Pageant Academy will sell raffle tickets throughout the evening, benefitting the cause. Guests will have the opportunity to win spectacular prizes. A true highlight of the evening will be the Charitable Live Auction. Item Sparkling Hill Resort, a European-inspired wellness resort known as the first resort in the world to incorporate Swarovski crystal elements into every aspect of its design, stands out. The winner of this Live Auction Item will receive a gift certificate for a 5 night Couples Escape in a stunning penthouse suite, with access to a wide range of wellness treatments featured at the resort’s world-renowned Kurspa – a 40,000 square foot spa providing over 100 treatments and therapies.

Guests will enjoy an abundance of delicious food and beverages. Legends Beer will offer its premium craft beer in the Legends 100% recyclable aluminum bottle. Legends believes that consumers can have both great beer, and interesting content with the same package.

Other fantastic beverages available to guests are Asombroso Tequila, Monster Energy Drink, Hansen, Sneaky Pete’s Beverage, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Weaver’s Coffee & Tea. More delectable food sponsors include: Beachy Cream, Sheila G’s The Original Brownie Brittle Company, Garden of Eating Catering, Good Greek Grub, Jalisco’s Mobile Taco Grill, Monsoon Café, Rollin’ Rib BBQ, Sabra Dipping Co., SUSHI POPPER, and Sweet Insanity Bake Shop.

The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation

Was launched by boxing legend and six-time world champion Sugar Ray Leonard to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research. The mission of The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation (SRLF) is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. After watching his father struggle with Diabetes and its complications for years, Ray is very passionate about finding a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. Ray is also very passionate about empowering wounded warriors dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and other lasting effects of combat. Part of the proceeds from this event will be going to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). For more information about the Foundation and their cause, please visit: SugarRayLeonard.com

B. Riley & Co.

A leading full-service investment bank, provides a full array of corporate finance, research, sales, trading and otcqx dad services to corporate, institutional and high net worth clients. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Newport Beach, Boston and Atlanta, the firm is recognized for its distinguished Equity Research. Their investment banking services include merger and acquisitions advisory to public and private companies, initial and secondary public offerings, and institutional private placements. Engaged by both companies and investors, their Corporate Governance Advisory Services Group helps maximize value for shareholders. Founded in 1997, the firm began by successfully targeting small-capitalization California-based companies and has won a reputation for providing proprietary, unbiased and often contrarian equity research coverage of companies that are under-followed or misunderstood by Wall Street. For more information, please visit www.brileyco.com

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GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK,, please go to: gbkproductions.com.

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ILLINOIS PENSION REFORM: ROAD TO NOWHERE

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jamescarlini | Leave a comment

By James Carlini

The latest attempts at putting Illinois back on the right road to fiscal solvency and promote a more enticing image to attract businesses should be accompanied by the song by the Talking Heads’ “We’re On a Road to Nowhere”

We’re on a road to nowhere….. After a 66% tax increase in state income tax, we are still billions of dollars behind in state budget deficits.

We’re on a road to nowhere….. After tolls on all Illinois Tollways just about doubled, we are still billions of dollars behind in budget deficits.

We’re on a road to nowhere…..We are the one of the worst states for creating a positive business climate and yet we keep raising taxes and fees instead of cutting them.

Taking that ride to nowhere is the Illinois taxpayer. Where is the reform? Reform means you have to really make some reforms and change the way you do business.

In the Talking Heads video, you see a guy running in place. That’s the Illinois economy on the tax treadmill. That is the state going nowhere when it comes to improving its economic viability and reducing its liabilities like large underfunded pensions.

ILLINOIS PENSION REFORM? WE’RE STILL ON THE ROAD

We’re on a road to nowhere…..when it comes to pension reform. The latest plans do not reflect what needs to be done: Cutting the loopholes not only for future pension recipients, but to all those already collecting multiple pensions and pensions over $100,000 a year.

There are two plans being kicked around: the Madigan (Illinois House) Plan and the Cullerton (state Senate) Plan. The Madigan Plan is a better plan with some real reform, but the Cullerton Plan just “takes care of” the unions.

Some seem to forget that these are pensions, not lottery payouts. There are jobs that do not demand a lot of skill, yet you could wind up with $60,000 to $75,000 a year plus healthcare as well as a COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) 2-3% raise every year, just for “making change” at a Toll booth.

Making change? Hey, that’s a part-time, minimum-wage, high-school kid’s job at McDonald’s, making change for the customer.

There also should not be the ability to work one job for twenty years and then get another job (while collecting the first pension) and accruing another pension. Pick one or the other.

There are other loopholes that need to be addressed, but they aren’t in the current proposals.

Another wage and pension issue is the “cost-of-living” issue. The “Cost-of-living” can be used as a double-edged sword. The unions are always fighting for more money based on the cost-of-living in Illinois and that’s fine. If the pension is going to be sent to someone who moved out of the state, then there should be a “cost-of-living” tax on that pension for two reasons:

- The money getting paid out is not being re-circulated into the economy that it was earned in. That is a real loss to the state.

- If the person is living in a state with a cheaper cost-of-living, then the argument of “cost-of-living” swings the other way with “you don’t need as much to live there” so the pension is reduced.

Too radical? Some states already tax out-of-state pensioners and they just don’t focus on the former public sector employee. Someone who earned a pension in the private sector, who then moves out-of-state, is also required to pay back some money.

Regional economies are more fragile than what most people think. When you start taking out the money generated by those on pensions, it can really affect two economies: the one that they originally earned it in, and the one they are now spending it in.

There needs to be some re-thinking as to providing a pension or setting up a 401K Plan approach to employees.

ILLINOIS IS NOT THE ONLY STATE

If you are reading this and you are from another state, don’t get too haughty and think your state is that much better off. Some of them aren’t.

California, New York, New Jersey, and a couple of others could also adopt, “We’re On a Road to Nowhere” for their state song as well. Their deficits are huge and the only way they are going to improve is to look at real reform in pensions as well as other budget expenditures.

CARLINI-ISM : Pensions are not lottery payouts and should not pay more to a person than when they actually worked the job.

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SYSTEMS DESIGN: STILL TRYING TO GET IT RIGHT

Posted on May 1, 2013 by jamescarlini | Leave a comment

By James Carlini

Systems design has come a long way. Or has it?

Taking various organizational procedures and applications and automating them has been going on for over four decades. Next-generation systems have been selected and implemented more than once or twice in those four decades. Millions, if not billions, have been spent on computers, data centers, developing and training personnel, and software applications.

Initial attempts were focused on getting a software program in place and getting people to adapt to the automated system. A lot has happened since original systems were developed, yet basic design concepts and comprehensive testing to insure quality still seem to be elusive.

Tard Faillard, SYSTEMS DESIGNER EXTRAORDINAIRE

I am sure you know Tard and have worked with him somewhere in your career. He is the systems designer who thinks he knows everything when he goes out to design a system. He doesn’t. His system is usually flawed at best, and totally unworkable, at worst.

THE “TARD” APPROACH TO SYSTEMS DESIGN

PHASE	APPROACH
*PLANNING*	Not everything is covered, analyzed or understood. The main focus is to get the system up-and-running. Tard usually promises fast results and management likes that.
*DESIGN*	Based on an insufficient amount of planning and analysis, the design is flawed to begin with, BUT who cares? The main objective is to “get a system up-and-running”. Tard usually gets upper management “buy-in” with that.
*IMPLEMENTATION*	Tard usually has inadequate time built into his overall planning process. No parallel running of systems while the new system is being proven out. Why have both systems run in parallel? This is a Tard Faillard design – what could go wrong? (Famous last words)
*TESTING*	Testing is usually spotty with Tard, you have to show him all these new phases. COMPONENT/ SUBSYSTEM/ SYSTEMS/INTEGRATION/ STRESS TESTING (with actual traffic and/or load)/ ACCEPTANCE TESTING. They are not new, he just doesn’t know the real systems design & implementation process.
*ACCEPTANCE*	The users weren’t really involved with all the phases, so they are just handed the new system and told, “work with it”. By this time Tard is off on another endeavor or off to another company (or worse yet – promoted).
*POST-IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW*	What is this? You got the system you wanted. Tard is off and running on his next assignment. He can’t be bothered. He lets someone else take care of the “fine-tuning” of the flawed system. Beware if you are that person because all the blame will be put on you when it is found out the system doesn’t work.
*MAINTENANCE*	This somehow is a huge, ongoing expense. Tard never thought that there would be this much maintenance on a new system but, THERE IS. Upper management is saddled with a dog that is lucky if it performs 60% of the time.

And watch out for Tard’s sister, Marge Faillard. She is just as bad at systems design as Tard, but may be in charge of the project.

“Marge in Charge”, is another person to avoid having any final say-so on a system. She usually has less skills than Tard, but makes up for it in her bossy, “I’m in charge” arrogance and condescending attitude to co-workers and subordinates. Her final results are just as bad, if not worse.

It’s worse because she doesn’t leave. She stays on to be in charge of the next systems implementation. Want to lose all your good people? Keep Marge in charge.

When she is finally found out, your company is usually too far gone to salvage. Her answer to that? Well, it was all those “incompetent people who left the company while I worked my rear-end off” being in charge.

WHEN TARD & MARGE WORK FOR A VENDOR OR SUPPLIER

When you have to try and work with a bad system and it is because of a bad vendor or supplier where Tard or Marge work at, it will come down to a lawsuit guaranteed.

I know. I have reviewed both of their work many times, and in many industries, throughout the years. They have kept me working, even though I have never worked with them or for them.

Well, I did work with their father, Tard Sr., but I learned so much on how not to do things, I promised myself I would never work in an environment like that again. I learned a lot from good mentors at Bell Telephone Laboratories and MIT (when AT&T had this technical program there for complex mission critical information systems).

Sometimes you learn more from failure, than from success. Do you work with Tard or Marge? Call me. We can fix it.

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MEDIA BIAS: CALLING OUT THE “EXPERTS”

Posted on April 26, 2013 by jamescarlini | 4 Comments

By James Carlini

Are you as tired as I am in listening to someone who is supposed to be giving you the news and instead is spinning the story to adhere to some personal political agenda they have? Evidently, the only way to stop this obtuse reporting is to call it out every time it happens and question those who are either totally clueless or have some other agenda they are trying to foist on us.

IS THE FBI ANY GOOD ANYMORE?

Last week there was a huge breaking story across all the networks. The Boston Marathon got interrupted by two bombs exploding at the finish line. Before many facts were in, we had the “experts in the media” coming out and telling us who they thought did it.

Brad Garrett

I was stuck in a waiting room in a hospital and all they had on was ABC. It’s not my first choice as a news source, but I had no choice in the matter. I watched as ABC had Brad Garrett, former FBI Agent, relating to the shocking event and saying pretty much that it was some American white Supremacist group who did the bombing.

Well, Brad was 100% wrong in his “expert assessment”. The two brothers, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who were the alleged and now “self-confessed” masterminds of the crime are not in any white Supremacist group.

This is not the first time the ABC “experts” have been wrong, but you start to wonder if it is intentional.

What about the Aurora, Colorado theatre shooter, James Holmes? ABC’s Brian Ross rushed to report Holmes was a member of the Tea Party. He wasn’t and ABC had to issue an apology for “jumping the gun” in its coverage.

Then, you wonder what they (the FBI) did not see when Russia told them to watch out for the older Tsarnaev brother, Tamerlan, as a terrorist. Did they drop the ball? Someone did. That is a whole other story to investigate, but it leaves me wondering – is someone not doing a good job in law enforcement as well?

Is there a hidden agenda that they have to follow as to swing the public’s perception? I am concerned about this agency that used to be top notch and apolitical.

WHAT ABOUT OTHER REPORTERS?

When it comes to other news analysts who I have no use for watching, Chris Matthews comes to mind. His latest terrorist assessment, “Normally, domestic terrorists, people, tend to be on the far right” was way off.

Sorry Chris, your assessment doesn’t come close to being factual. How do you stay on TV?

Then there is the NPR reporter/analyst, Dina Temple-Raston. Her big quote, “April is a big month for …right-wing individuals…Columbine…Hitler’s Birthday.”

Sorry Dina, not only do I not want to listen to you, I do not want to keep funding your inaccurate assessments, so how come my tax money is going to fund NPR? I don’t see that as balanced reporting and if it is not balanced, taxpayers should not be supporting it.

Add NPR to the list of “mandatory budget cuts” in Congress. If you personally donate to NPR, you are only condoning a biased news source.

Want to be charitable? Give your money to the Boston victims’ fund (I am sure they will be needing a lot of money), a veterans group, an animal rescue center, or a building preservation group. NPR needs to go by the way of the dinosaur and de-funding it will help accelerate its extinction.

And the Salon.com reporter, David Sirota saying, “Let’s hope the Boston Marathon bomber is a white male” doesn’t impress me as for him having a shred of journalist integrity. Did I somehow take that out of context? If I did, it can only be because it is so out-of-order as a journalistic comment.

Many TV and other media analysts are so far off the mark, why do we keep them in prime time news shows and in charge of aiming the public spotlight?

Where are they today with their apologies for their obtuse and inaccurate comments? They’re too busy working on their next story. Who cares if it’s accurate?

You and I do!

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Springthyme Strawberry Cocktail

Posted on April 22, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

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Born and raised in Upstate New York, I had what you might call an earthy childhood. In the warmer months especially, I spent more time outdoors than in - traipsing through the 'crick' (Upstate speak for 'stream') behind my house, riding my bike on well-worn wooded trails, swimming in murky lakes, and picking fresh produce. I perpetually looked forward to the annual visit we made to the U-Pick Strawberry Farm, in a neighboring town.

Homemade Potato & Cheese Pierogi

Posted on April 22, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

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I would have posted this recipe earlier were it not for the self-induced food coma I embarked upon during the Easter holiday. Easter is one of the few celebrations in my house rife with ethnic tradition, mainly in the form of Polish and Ukranian cuisine. When I was a kid, my family would go to the Polish Home in Rome, NY, every Friday night to eat fish fry and heaping plates of pierogi (If I was well-behaved, I was allowed to buy my own 75 cent 7-Up from the bar, too!).

The Famous Le Petit Bistro in Los Angeles is Better Than Ever

Posted on April 19, 2013 by JW Najarian | 2 Comments

George Lachkar co-owner of Le Petit Bistro Restaurant in Los Angeles talks to us about all the new changes at this Los Angeles landmark.

North La Cienega Blvd., used to be restaurant row in West Hollywood, but over the years many of the classic restaurants are now gone. Le Petit Bistro has survived the dips in the economy with a Paris bistro charm and great affordable food. Le Petit Bistro allows you to drop the fad food doldrums and enjoy a wonderfully comfortable, yet upscale, meal experience.

Georges Lachkar of Le Petit Bistro Interview

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Le Petit Bistro is located at 631 N. La Cienega Blvd in West Hollywood. (310) 289-9797

The first thing I noticed when I walked into Le Petit Bistro is the comfortable, intimate and kinda romantic mood of the restaurant.

It was a great evening and the valet parking in front of the restaurant was a nice touch as I really do not like searching for parking in West Hollywood.

I sat next to the bar and faced the door so I could watch for a friend who was arriving slightly behind me.

As I sat waiting, I got a chance to look around and check out the place. It has a very pleasant and inviting atmosphere and the other patrons were all busy drinking, eating and talking. The noise level was not too high so it makes it a great place to meet and talk while enjoying your meal.

The staff was fun, friendly and very accommodating.

The family at Entourage

I did get one of those wobbly tables, but the waitress had one of the waiters put something under one of the legs which fixed the issue entirely.

I had a hard time choosing what to order, but decided on the Braised Veal Short Ribs. The meal was amazing and everything was cooked to perfection.

After dinner I got the chance to sit down with Georges Lachkar one of the co-owners of the restaurant and after listening to his wonderful stories, had to have him come on and talk about the restaurant and the history of his family who have owned several successful and well known restaurants in Los Angeles.

The interview was real fun. Georges has a thick accent and has all kind of wonderful stories to tell. Take a listen and next time you are in Los Angeles, stop in West Hollywood to check out this amazing place. – JW

Le Petit Bistro
631 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Cuisine: French
Dress: Casual
Take-out: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Takes Reservations: Yes
Catering: Yes

“If you ever fantasize about sitting in a lively little bistro on the left bank, you will love Le Petit Bistro. The narrow, crowded little space has dark woods, the old French ad posters, the thightly squeezed tables, and lots of people. We appreciate the authentic French bistro food at reasonable prices.”

Henri Fonda and Georges Lachkar

Georges on The Mike Douglas Show

Georges and Julio Eglesias

Georges with US Senator Joe Leberman

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Le Petit Bistro restaurant offers traditional French cuisine. Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner in the charming indoor setting or on the outdoor patio-garden; sunny during the day and candlelit at night.

It takes savvy and sophisticated restaurateurs to stay in tune with the pulse of a city such as Los Angeles… and to evolve so that they continue to provide what their customers want.

Witness the establishments that have come and gone through the years.

Yet the Lachkar family, whose Le Petit Bistro on La Cienega is the last of

the European restaurants on “the row,” have successfully served Los Angeleans for 40 years… 20 of them at Le Petit Bistro.

They started with La Potiniere on Beverly Blvd. in 1973, opened the Entourage on Third Street in 1978, Cassis on Third Street and Mon Café in Sherman Oaks in 1985,LePetit Bistro on La Cienega in 1993 and in Sherman Oaks in 1994, La Mer on La Cienega in 1995, and Le Petit Zinc inBrentwood in2005.

By popular demand, beginning on April 7, you can enjoy the fabulous traditional French bistro fare of Le Petit Bistro seven nights a week.

Start with a fabulous appetizer… perhaps Eggplant Tart or French onion soup. Enjoy such typical French entrees as roast chicken or steak

with frites. Savor specials such as black mussels poulette or a baked pork shank. Complete your evening with a delicious tart tatin or pot de chocolat.

Top Rated on Yelp: www.yelp.com/biz/le-petit-bistro-west-hollywood

Top Rated on Zagat: www.zagat.com/r/le-petit-bistro-west-hollywood

Check out the following:

Free Corkage on Sunday
Tapas Menu
Half Orders
Full Bar
Take Out
Private Room (Groups)
Open Late
Open on Sundays

Check out the Full Menu: www.lepetitbistro.us/menu.html

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Georges Lachkar with one of his sculptors

Georges Lachkar

Born in Casa Blanca in 1945 and at age 12, he moved to and was raised in the south of France. Georges father passed away and so in July of 1967, Georges came to America with his mother and brothers.

George had gained his degree in electronics, but did not speak English when he arrived in the U. S. so he went to city college to learn English and pumped gas at World Gas on La Cienega and he finally got an electronics job at Panavision.

George Takei and Georges Lachkar

Georges father had a restaurant in Casa Blanca and so the family had was familiar with that business early on. Georges worked for Panavision in the daytime and worked as a waiter at night. He worked at many different restaurants including Chasen’s, The Portifino Room and Chianti. Georges decided to quit Panavision and work full time in the restaurant business.

Geoges Lachkar and patrick swayze

Georges brothers also worked at many well known restaurants around town until they all saved enough money to start La Potiniere on Beverly Blvd. in 1973.

They sold that restaurant in 1978 and bought a lot on 3rd street and started the Entourage the famous restaurant next to the Record Plant where you would see Rod Stewart, Rolling Stones, Burt Bacharach, Tom Petty and many many others came for lunch and dinner. In fact it was called studio D by the locals and workers at the Record Plant.

After owning a few restaurants like La Mer, Georges and his brothers started Le Petit Bistro and they have been there for over 27 years.

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GBK BRINGS CHARITY AND CELEBRITY GIFTING TOGETHER FOR THEIR ANNUAL GIFT LOUNGE DURING THE 2013 MTV MOVIE AWARDS WEEKEND

Posted on April 17, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

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GBK BRINGS CHARITY AND CELEBRITY GIFTING TOGETHER FOR THEIR ANNUAL GIFT LOUNGE DURING THE 2013 MTV MOVIE AWARDS WEEKEND

Andy Dick and Sean Love at GBK MTV Movie Award Gift Suite

Some of the Celebrity Attendees Included: MTV Movie Awards Best Musical Moment Winners: “Pitch Perfect” cast members – Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp and Hana Mae Lee, Jared Gilman from “Moonrise Kingdom” (Nominated for Best Kiss), Quvenzhane Wallis from “Beasts of the Southern Wild” (Nominated for Breakthrough Performance), George Lopez, Ray Liotta, Andy Dick (“Dancing with the Stars”), Tamara Barney (“The Real Housewives of OC”), JWOWW, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, and many more.

Los Angeles - GBK, (gbkproductions.com) – the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, will honor the 2013 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters with its Annual Gift Lounge on April 12th and 13th at the W Hollywood Hotel. GBK, the recipient of multiple BizBash’s Award for “Best Gift Bag,” offered its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and Media an opportunity to enjoy the traditional gift lounge environment while learning about the event’s great causes.

The esteemed charitable causes at the event included The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation – The mission is to raise funds for research and awareness towards a cure for Juvenile diabetes.

George Lopez

Lopez Foundation – The charity’s mission is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children, adults and military families confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

My Life My Power – a 501©3 Charity which works with kids, parents and schools around the nation with issues like bullying, drugs and alcohol, and dropouts. Steps4Paws – Steps4Paws is bringing the fashion world forward to support dog rescue organizations, saving lives one dog at a time.

Lambda Legal – For 40 years, Lambda Legal has led the fight for equal and fair treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

Dorothy Hamill GuardaHeart at GBK Event

GUARDaHEART Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease prevention by spreading the word to guard your heart and save your life, was on site offering complimentary cardiac risk blood tests and to promote their savethe1.org campaign.

Aviir, Jason Ritter and with Gavin Keilly awards check to Guard a Heart Foundation

In honor of his father John Ritter, celebrity guest Jason Ritter made a special appearance on the 10 year anniversary since his passing due to heart disease to co-present a check with Aviir for $100,000 to the Foundation.

KuKuRuZa Gourmet Popcorn provided a delicious specialty popcorn bar and music from DJ BABYCHINO, the world’s youngest DJ, flowed throughout the rooms of the lounge setting the tone for the event. Guests collected gifts and visited many great sponsors including the event’s Presenting Sponsor Viva Diva Wines, one of the fastest growing Moscato brands in the U.S., who was gifting a bottle of their Pinot Grigio or flavored Moscato; Sky’s Gourmet Tacos; Sabra Dipping Company; Cookie Connection; Jade and Jasper; gifting their Fabulous Phyliss Necklace or their Enchanting Riona Necklace; Infinite Jewelry Designs; The Headware®, gifting The Headware® and LoopScarf TM – multi functional accessories made of stretchable, tubular and breathable material allowing for a myriad of uses; bigtruck brand, INC, gifting incredible custom bigtruck brand hats; Respect Your Universe, gifting the men an organic cotton Warrior Training Hoody and the women with a 100% polyester vented Endurance Jacket; and BlingIsTheNewBlack.com, gifting Crystal Bling Tees, Tanks, Bags and Bling Your Sole.

Beauty sponsors made their mark on the lounge, including luxury brands such as: Designer Skin, gifting high-end UV and sunless tanning lotions; Keratin Complex; BARBAR Hair Tools, and imPRESS Press On Manicure by Broadway Nails who also provided manicure services for the event’s special guests.

Viva Diva

Other fantastic sponsors and gifts included: Caribbean Living, gifting an all inclusive trip for 2 to the newest Hard Rock resorts in the tropics – Puerto Vallarta & Cancun; Empress Essentials, gifting their luxurious, hand-poured, pure soy candles; SOL REPUBLIC, Inc. , the pioneer of customizable headphones; Jada Toys, Inc.; 2K, providing a cross selection of the largest, most critically acclaimed titles in the video game industry; SKLZ, gifting the Gold Flex warm-up and tempo training aid – which is designed to improve your swing while providing a core muscle workout; and YES! Beat Liver Tumors, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information, resources, support and HOPE to those who are affected by cancer of the liver and other forms of advanced cancer – gifting Amazon Kindles pre-loaded with life-saving information for those who are affected by liver tumors.

A true highlight of the lounge was Sparkling Hill Resort, a European-inspired wellness resort known as the first resort in the world to incorporate Swarovski crystal elements into every aspect of its design. Guests received a gift certificate for a 5 night Couples Escape in a stunning penthouse suite, with access to a wide range of wellness treatments featured at the resort’s world-renowned Kurspa – a 40,000 square foot spa providing over 100 treatments and therapies.

For more information about Guard A Heart, please visit: guardaheart.org
For more information about My Life My Power, please visit: mylifemypower.org
For more information about Steps4Paws, please visit: steps4paws.com
For more information about Lopez Foundation, please visit: thelopezfoundation.org
For more information about The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, please visit: SugarRayLeonard.com
For more information about Lambda Legal, please visit: LambdaLegal.org
For more information about YES! Beat Liver Tumors, please visit: BeatLiverTumors.org

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COLLEGE DEGREE and COLLEGE DEBT? NO GUARANTEE FOR A GOOD JOB

Posted on April 12, 2013 by jamescarlini | 4 Comments

By James Carlini

Did you know that the amount owed on college student loans is over $1 Trillion and two thirds of the graduating seniors (in 2011) owe a little over $26,000 when they walk out trying to find a job? (Source: http://projectonstudentdebt.org/ )

The amount owed for student loans is more than what is owed on the total amount of credit card debt. The big difference is that you cannot declare bankruptcy in order to avoid paying back the student loans.

Many recent graduates today are serving tables at the local Red Lobster or Capital Grille. Some say, that’s if they are lucky. Unemployment for recent grads is high with some saying it is over 16%. Some articles try to low-ball the number of unemployed by using Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers and when they do, you read the readers’ comments after the article saying they are WAY off. How many are underemployed? 50%?

Young careers are stuck in the mud.

If one year’s tuition at a “good school” is $31K (DePaul University) to $35K (Northwestern U.) and this is WITHOUT room & board (and books & booze), a price-tag of $125K to $140K is hefty for a degree.

If they took out loans, grads could easily be in debt for $60K-$80K, so no one is looking at buying that brand-new BMW 3-series just yet. They probably moved back home with Mom and Dad.

You cannot do much if you are making $9 an hour and have a $1,400 a month student loan payment. Many want their student loans forgiven, but they don’t understand that someone else has to foot that bill of “loan forgiveness”.

COLLEGE ALTERNATIVES?

Maybe a real alternative is to buy an 18-year old a business franchise and tell them to “run it” for four years and get real experience under their belt to understand the elements of business.

For $125K-$140K, you can buy a halfway decent franchise operation. Some say that no bank would ever loan an eighteen year-old that type of money. But, think about it. The Bank of Mom and Dad does. Plus, there ARE banks that will let an eighteen year-old sign for a student loan.

Why? Because once they sign, they are “in debt” to the bank and they cannot weasel out of it by declaring bankruptcy.

Giving someone an opportunity to see all facets of a business from a hands-on basis is valuable experience. Maybe blending that experience with some older workers (mentors) working alongside of them would make it even a richer experience and have more success.

This strategy may not fit everyone, but it IS a viable alternative to what was once thought to be the “universal strategy” for everyone: Go get a college degree.

BE ALL YOU CAN BE – Well, MAYBE

Another route which many might not find appealing would be to go into the military for 2-3 years. That is a place where you can grow up fast and actually be a lot more mature than your equivalent junior in college.

You would be surprised to see some 18-25 year-olds actually opting for that after seeing some of their friends wind up with no progress in college. I know of a girl going into the Navy after getting her AA degree and a son of a friend who was waiting tables (and making about $40 an hour in tips) but felt there was no future in it. He had about 3 years of college, and was 25.

He is now in the Coast Guard making good money and benefits while working in Homeland Security in Washington, DC. He scored really high on their tests and they have given him a great opportunity.

They are sending him to finish his degree (and PAYING for it). In a couple of years, he will be in a much better position to either get a civilian job or stay with the Coast Guard.

I thought he made the right choice in the situation he was in. Serving a couple years in the military is good on the resume.

Another 21 year old is working part-time at a health club and also working with an artist in publishing and promoting a collection of his paintings in a book. This is great practical experience for him and I told him that he should somehow get some type of college credit for it and go back to school. Right now, he is learning the ups and downs of book publishing, marketing, and general business dealing with real world issues. You don’t get that in a classroom.

What worked before in positioning for a good job doesn’t necessarily guarantee success today. You must have skills focused on flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and technology in order to be marketable in today’s economy.

CARLINI-ISM : College degrees are not the universal solution anymore to a good career.

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GBK WILL HOST THEIR ANNUAL THEMED CELEBRITY GIFT LOUNGE DURING THE 2013 MTV MOVIE AWARDS WEEKEND

Posted on April 9, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

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GBK WILL HOST THEIR ANNUAL THEMED CELEBRITY GIFT LOUNGE DURING THE 2013 MTV MOVIE AWARDS WEEKEND

Featuring Gifts, Charity Fundraising and Popcorn!

Los Angeles - GBK, (gbkproductions.com) – the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, will honor the 2013 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters with its Annual Gift Lounge on April 12th and 13th from 11:00 am – 6:00pm. GBK, the recipient of multiple BizBash’s Award for “Best Gift Bag,” will offer its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and Media an opportunity to enjoy a luxurious environment with gifts, refreshments, and music from DJ BABYCHINO – the world’s youngest DJ.

The 2013 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters will receive goods and services ranging from fashion and beauty products, to exotic travel destinations and the latest gourmet treats including Presenting Sponsor Viva Diva Wines, one of the fastest growing Moscato brands in the U.S., who will be on site gifting a bottle of their Pinot Grigio or flavored Moscato; Sky’s Gourmet Tacos, sampling their gourmet Mexican cuisine with Louisiana influences, and gifting complimentary VIP cards; Sabra Dipping Company, providing their Sabra Grab N’ Go containers and sampling a variety of flavors of Sabra Hummus, as well as Guacamole, Salsa and Veggie Dips; and KuKuRuZa Gourmet Popcorn, a Seattle-based company, dedicated to providing delectable popcorn flavors from the highest quality ingredients. In honor of the MTV Awards, KuKuRuZa will also provide a specialty popcorn bar where guests can take home a bag filled with their flavor of choice!

This year’s event will feature a variety of youthful, trend-setting products in the fashion and beauty categories. Jewelry and accessories resume their place as a must have at any GBK Celebrity Gift Lounge, and will feature Jade and Jasper, gifting their Fabulous Phyliss Necklace or their Enchanting Riona Necklace; Infinite Jewelry Designs, gifting their beautifully crafted Genuine Louisiana Alligator Cuff Bracelets; The Headware®, gifting The Headware® and LoopScarf TM – multi functional accessories made of stretchable, tubular and breathable material allowing for a myriad of uses; bigtruck brand, INC, gifting incredible custom bigtruck brand hats; and ( BlingIsTheNewBlack.com), gifting Crystal Bling Tees, Tanks, Bags and Bling Your Sole.

Beauty sponsors make their mark on the lounge and GBK will showcase luxury brands such as: Designer Skin, gifting high-end UV and sunless tanning lotions; Keratin Complex, gifting their at-home product line which includes a full-range of Keratin-infused styling products and tools that increase shine, minimize styling time and reduce frizz; BARBAR Hair Tools, gifting their professional 4800 Ionic Dryer; and imPRESS Press On Manicure by Broadway Nails – get a salon perfect manicure in seconds with imPRESS. Simply peel off tab and press on nails!

Other fantastic sponsors and gifts include: Caribbean Living, gifting an all inclusive trip for 2 to the newest Hard Rock resorts in the tropics – Puerto Vallarta & Cancun; Empress Essentials, gifting their luxurious, hand-poured, pure soy candles in the intoxicating fragrance of “Love”; SOL REPUBLIC, Inc. , the pioneer of customizable headphones, offers a myriad of affordable colors, styles and performance levels – allowing anyone to create precisely the headphone they want; Jada Toys, Inc. , gifting their new Cutie Pops Dolls; 2K, providing a cross selection of the largest, most critically acclaimed titles in the video game industry; SKLZ, gifting the Gold Flex warm-up and tempo training aid – which is designed to improve your swing while providing a core muscle workout; and YES! Beat Liver Tumors, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information, resources, support and HOPE to those who are affected by cancer of the liver and other forms of advanced cancer – gifting Amazon Kindles pre-loaded with life-saving information for those who are affected by liver tumors.

A true highlight of the lounge will be Sparkling Hill Resort, a European-inspired wellness resort known as the first resort in the world to incorporate Swarovski crystal elements into every aspect of its design. Guests will receive a 5 night Couples Escape in a stunning penthouse suite, with access to a wide range of wellness treatments featured at the resort’s world-renowned Kurspa – a 40,000 square foot spa providing over 100 treatments and therapies.

As always, GBK will feature an array of charitable organizations including: GUARDaHEART Foundation- a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease prevention by spreading the word to guard your heart and save your life. The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation – The mission is to raise funds for research and awareness towards a cure for Juvenile diabetes. Lopez Foundation – The charity’s mission is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children, adults and military families confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation. My Life My Power – a 501©3 Charity which works with kids, parents and schools around the nation with issues like bullying, drugs and alcohol, and dropouts. Steps4Paws – Steps4Paws is bringing the fashion world forward to support dog rescue organizations, saving lives one dog at a time. Lambda Legal – For 40 years, Lambda Legal has led the fight for equal and fair treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

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Wall Street, meet Twitter (now on those fancy Bloomberg terminals)

Posted on April 8, 2013 by JW Najarian | 1 Comment

Reblogged from VentureBeat:

The big Wall Street banks are among the last Twitterless bastions of the American workplace. But even their high walls are crumbling thanks to a new Bloomberg terminal product -- and perhaps a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange decision on Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

Today, Bloomberg announced that it will be the first financial information platform to integrate real-time Twitter feeds directly into investors' data workflows.

FLASH MOBS, FLASH ARRESTS: SMARTPHONE JUSTICE

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jamescarlini | 1 Comment

By James Carlini

Last weekend, Chicago’s Magnificent Mile experienced teen-age flash mobs (organized looting) creating disturbances and mayhem among people there who were trying to enjoy the downtown shopping district.

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US Veteran on Twitter is Back!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

Thank You Twitter Support

Something I never thought I would say.

@US_Veteran‘s account on Twitter had been suspended for over a week and I am very happy to report that the suspension has been lifted.

This is not the first account I have had shut down in error and I have heard from others about similar plights. Luckily Twitter support has worked at resolving every issue I have heard about including my own so Thanks Twitter Support!

Here is the resolution letter from Twitter:

gobeee, Apr 03 11:35 am (PDT):

Hello,

Twitter has automated systems that find and remove multiple automated spam accounts in bulk. Unfortunately, it looks like your account got caught up in one of these spam groups by mistake.

I’ve restored your account; sorry for the inconvenience.

Please note that it may take an hour or so for your follower and following numbers to return to normal.

Thanks,

gobeee

jwnajarian, Apr 01 11:40 am (PDT):

Hello, I have read the rules and understand them and still am not sure why the @us_veteran account was suspended. I would like the suspension repealed, but would also like to know the reason for the suspension, so I can make sure I avoid making any errors in the future.

Thank you for your time…

Kindest Regards,

JW Najarian
US Veteran – Linkedin (http://www.linkedin.com/groups/US-Veteran-87020)

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Why Amazon's Purchase of Goodreads Is A Good Thing

Posted on April 2, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

Reblogged from David Gaughran:

The doom-mongers have been running wild on Twitter with the news that Amazon is to acquire Goodreads. Much of that nonsense is typical (hysterical) Amazon bashing, or reflexive defense of the status quo.

I'm not going to deal with the Chicken Little stuff. I have less and less patience with people who claim that Amazon has or is striving for some kind of evil monopoly that will subjugate authors and readers when all the evidence to date is that they will treat authors better than any publisher and provide readers with cheaper books, a bigger selection, and a better customer experience than any other retailer.

REAL ESTATE AGENTS: AS FAST AS GLACIERS

Posted on March 28, 2013 by jamescarlini | 4 Comments

By James Carlini

The housing market has really been slow the last couple of years in the United States, but you wonder if it could have recovered faster if real estate agents would do their jobs.

In Illinois, real estate agents range from very good to very poor. Some have no sense-of-urgency in respect to Continue reading →

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AREA CODE 809: JUST ANOTHER PHONE BILL SCAM

Posted on March 20, 2013 by jamescarlini | Leave a comment

By James Carlini

Area Code 809 Phone Scam

There are a lot of Emails going around on the internet warning people to watch out for any calls that say to return the call to a number inside of the 809 area code. Some have said this is an exaggerated threat, but if you look closely, it isn’t. This kind of scam happens.

This is a real threat and will cost you money and more importantly, time, if you get caught up in it.

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SMARTPHONE WARS: SAMSUNG Galaxy 4

Posted on March 13, 2013 by jamescarlini | Leave a comment

By James Carlini

It’s been almost a year since I moved up to a Smartphone. I did not jump on the first wave of Apple Smartphones because I wanted to see how the market shook out and what competitors would offer. It is so typical to see technology get refined in a short period of time after the market becomes established.

My final choices at the time were the Apple iPhone i3 and the new-on-the-market “dark horse” at the time, the Samsung Galaxy 3 that I eventually bought.

My advice: Never buy first-generation, always buy the next generation of products where everything becomes more refined.

Within the last year, I have used the Galaxy 3 and have been satisfied with it. The pictures taken from the internal camera have been great and have a crisper resolution than most other digital cameras I have used.

It also had the NFC chip in it that provides the “digital wallet” capability that is becoming an interesting option in the area of retail purchases. An NFC chip lets you check out your purchases with your Smartphone without having to use any credit cards. That capability was not available on the Apple i3 at the time and it did not come out on the Apple i4.

ADDING OPTIONS

When I bought the Galaxy 3 last year, I added another 16GB of memory, so that the total storage was 32 GB of memory. On the new (Galaxy 4) phone, it can expand to 64GB of memory. Overkill? With the apps that are out there today, I would say no. Plus, memory is so cheap, just add it on.

Another “option” that I was talked into by the salesperson was a Motorola “hands free” Roadster 2 Bluetooth Speakerphone which would give you hands-free capabilities in the car. I usually buy something without adding a lot of options, but I decided to take her advice and I am glad I bought the unit.

I am very satisfied with it, but I have heard others have had mixed reviews on its quality. Bottom line, research all the brands and get one for the car. It is a very good investment and portable – you can take it from car-to-car. It makes your Smartphone (no matter what brand) much more versatile.

Overall, I was satisfied with the selections and have followed some of the issues and concerns of people within the Smartphone market. More people are buying them and the whole Smartphone market is changing many other markets like retail industries, entertainment venues, convention centers and sports stadiums.

Smartphones have become the new “edge technology” that interacts with systems in these other areas to provide new capabilities like buying merchandise, watching instant replays, ordering food and teamwear from a stadium seat, and other new capabilities.

I have written a white paper that includes the adoption and usage of the Smartphone in next-generation real estate and IREC (Intelligent Retail/ Entertainment/ Convention Center) complexes: “Intelligent Infrastructure and Its Impact on Regional Sustainability”

(http://iwcs.omnibooksonline.com/ – Look up Carlini in author index)

SO WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE SAMSUNG GALAXY 4?

The Samsung Galaxy 4 is going to come out on March 14, 2013. Early previews and “leaked” announcements of the Galaxy 4 cover new features and functionalities. Rumored capabilities include:

A quad-core processor running at 1.7 GHz, upgraded from a 1.4-GHz chip in the S3 (with a 30% lower power consumption – rumored to be the Samsung Exynos 5 Dual – http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/Exynos/products5dual.html )

13-mega-pixel camera with a 2.2. mega-pixel front-facing camera

Wireless battery charging (with an optional dock)

Eye-tracking capability where it will be able to detect when you finish reading and automatically move ahead and scroll forward (this is getting a lot of industry attention)

Improved power saving over the Galaxy 3 (which was better than most other Smartphones last year – my wife’s LG Smartphone bought at the same time needs more frequent re-charging)

GALAXY IS HERE TO STAY

Apple tried to litigate Samsung out of the market and lost on that strategy. The real winner from that failed litigation is the consumer. The Smartphone market is moving forward fast and the new capabilities that are coming out so rapidly are changing the way people interact in society. From watching instant replays on a Smartphone at a stadium to buying items without having to pull out a credit card,

With the product launch tomorrow, they are building a lot of excitement through YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SAMSUNGmobile?v=YzkfC7–jog

Now is the time to upgrade to a Smartphone if you are still walking around with older technology. I am thinking of getting one just to see how the new improvements work within the wireless environment of retail, telemedicine and other industries clearly affected by this technology.

CARLINI-ISM : Smartphones are impacting more than the communications industry. They are impacting retail transactions, customer service interactions, medicine, and everyday life.

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CURBING DISCOURSE IS NOT AMERICAN

Posted on March 7, 2013 by jamescarlini | 3 Comments

By James Carlini

“I may not agree with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.” Patrick Henry said this just before he said his more famous line, “Give me liberty or give me death.”

It is sometimes misattributed to Voltaire, but the reason I bring it up is because we are experiencing too many curbs to discourse in both the new media of blogs as well as our traditional TV and print media.

The average American wants to hear both sides of the issues, not just one.

It is easy to blame politicians for the tearing up of America and its values, but the media – both the traditional and new media, are also to blame.

WHY IS BENGHAZI A STICKING POINT WITH A “MODERATION TEAM”?

I usually read the column Wall Street Breakfast: Must Know News Column at Seeking Alpha (www.seekingalpha.com) because it is a pretty good place to read through financial headlines and make comments on the various trends that are going on in the markets as well as the political trends that shape the markets.

Wednesday, there was a comment about the Press and its bias that seemed to get many people’s attention. There were those saying that FOX Cable News was more objective than others (CBS, NBC, ABC and CNN) and some with differing views saying that FOX was the biased one.

I expected that discourse because the usual readership is stretched across the political spectrum from conservative to liberal as well as one or two Canadians giving their perspective as well. In a way, this group is a microcosm of society and each has their opinions.

At rare times, it gets a little hot so they have an anonymous Moderation Team that is supposed to follow-up on personal attacks or comments that are not germane. Like most blogs they have their terms and rules, but that should not get in the way of healthy discourse of differing opinions.

Having a healthy discourse on financial as well as political issues is critical and the comments on this thread reflect that.

This is what seems to be lacking in Washington DC and the results are clear to see. People need to communicate. People need to hear differing views and they need to respect those who have differing views.

When it came to asking a question of what actually happened at Benghazi because there are still many unanswered questions, there seemed to be a good give-and-take about it until the “Moderation Team” took down about six comments? Why?

By taking them down, they are showing either their immaturity to discern real discourse OR they are letting their own political leanings overtake their sense of objectivity. In either case, I think it was the wrong move. (They cannot say it was irrelevant to the thread because it is not tied to a financial discourse. Unless no one there owns US Treasuries, Bonds or US Savings Bonds, it IS very relevant.)

Benghazi has left a lot of questions on the table and it is unfortunate that the mainstream press has not taken up questioning about this. When a financial blog, all of sudden has an anonymous “moderation team” slice out the whole conversation, you really start to wonder why you cannot talk about it? What is being covered up?

The more that is covered up, the more likely there is something there. If there truly isn’t any cover-ups, the journalist or “moderation team” should not be trying to create an impression that there is.

And it’s sad that they do not have to account for their actions of censorship. If for nothing else, they should be able to say why they feel so strongly to censure that issue and sweep it under the table so that readers coming in to read the thread later, see a disconnect between a comment left dangling when the prior six have been swept away.

Why am I writing about it here? This is not an isolated case. I have seen it in other cases where a “new media” blog or traditional newspaper wants you to add to their “credibility” by writing comments only to be censored later by them if your views do not agree with theirs.

I don’t want my news filtered and I definitely don’t want comments after that news excluded or left out because they don’t agree with the news media’s viewpoint and might even counter the “facts” written in the article. The news media should be there to present the news, but not filter it and sometimes edit it before presenting it to the public.

What do they teach in college journalism today? Maybe they should hand out Patrick Henry’s quotes.

It is not just some of the “new” media at fault, the Chicago Tribune does that a lot with reporting on Chicago crimes and it is always caught by one of its chief competitors on the new media side of blogs. The unofficial blog of the Chicago Police Department (www.secondcitycop.blogspot.com) is constantly focusing on the Tribune’s “lapses” of not providing all the facts in the crime or shutting down the comments section when the comments refute the accuracy of their reporting of the crime.

As for my subscription to the Chicago Tribune? It was cancelled a long time ago. I have no faith in their reporting of the news.

POLITICAL CORRECTNESS HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH POLITICAL ACCURACY

What is wrong with the American Press today? They wonder why they have lost that monopoly on providing the news but maybe they have forgotten how to present the news. If they were doing a good job, we wouldn’t be seeing a deluge of blogs and other on-line media not only exploding on the market, but actually capturing a sizeable audience away from the traditional journalists and news media.

We need to get back to some solid foundations that they have seemed to forgotten or maybe in their journalistic education, they were never exposed to.

As to media strength and putting down those independent blogs because they simply don’t “reach the audience” of a major metropolitan newspaper, I have to laugh.

With my electronic circulation of over 2.5 million readers through several syndicated distribution outlets, my circulation is over three times larger than the Chicago Tribune’s Sunday circulation number of about 734,000 which is declining. (http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20121030/NEWS06/121039958/chicago-sun-times-tribune-gain-in-digital-lose-in-print )

Let’s remember Patrick Henry and his focus on protecting the Freedom of Speech and start asking journalists and their editors to be more politically accurate instead of politically correct in their assessment and presentation of the news.

CARLINI-ISM : Political correctness has to be replaced with political accuracy, especially when it comes to the news media.

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Artist Susan Ashley Wins ArtQuench Gallery’s Whimsical Expression Art Competition

Posted on March 6, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

**ArtQuench Gallery Announces Susan Ashley’s “Don’t Splash Me!” the winner of the Jan. 2013 “Whimsical Expression” Art Competition.**

Susan has won one year of representation with AQ Gallery.

The Winning Artwork

Winner of ArtQuench Gallery’s Whimsical Expression Art Competition is “Don’t Splash Me! by Susan Ashley.

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CLOUD COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE: THE COST OF DISRUPTION

Posted on February 28, 2013 by jamescarlini | Leave a comment

By James Carlini

From an upcoming white paper:

Many organizations that are looking at implementing a new network infrastructure for Cloud Computing, a new building being built, or any other network capability, better look closer at their network designs.

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ArtQuench Gallery February Juried Art Competition Deadline Feb 28th 2013

Posted on February 27, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

AQG Represented Artist; Peter Schachter

ArtQuench Gallery February Juried Art Competition

There is still time to enter this month’s competition for a chance to Win One Year of Representation with one of the best on-line art galleries today.

As an Entrant to one of ArtQuench’s monthly juried art competitions you will receive: Continue reading →

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DEFINING 21st CENTURY REAL ESTATE

Posted on February 20, 2013 by jamescarlini | 4 Comments

By James Carlini

Real estate is going through some critical changes in this century. It has become a more complex product to understand, manage and sell. It has become more sophisticated than just “selling space”. It has gone beyond the inclusion of traditional amenities of energy management (HVAC), life safety, security, elevators and Continue reading →

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Kevin Nealon & Miss Universe combined for a night of humor, music and fashion for the Inaugural “Date for the Cure” Gala 2013

Posted on February 20, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

Kevin Nealon & Miss Universe combined for a night of humor, music and fashion for the Inaugural “Date for the Cure” Gala February 16th 2013

Date for the cure Universal Sheraton Ballroom Los Angeles (February 19, 2013) - The Inaugural “Date for the Cure” Gala , http://www.dateforthecure.org/) – took place on February 16th at the This elegant night of dinner & entertainment was produced by the Invent Group. The event was a grand success, while raising funds of the gala benefit Susan G. Komen, Los Angeles County.

Josh Krajcik Date for the Cure Gala This engaging evening of entertainment was kicked off by host actor & comedian Kevin Nealon taking the stage with one joke after another and set the evening to be about not only awareness, but laughter and enjoyment. Shortly thereafter Paul McDonald (American Idol) shared his musical talents, followed by a swimwear fashion show by A. Ché, and an exhilarating dance performance by Dancing with the Stars’ Paul Barris and Sharna Burgess. Last but certainly not least Josh Krajcik (X Factor) performed over 30 minutes and the guests couldn’t get enough of his powerful set starting with his famous cover of Etta James’ “At Last” and closed the night with a cover of Rolling Stones’ tune “Wild Horses”.

The Sheraton Grand Ballroom set the scene for 350 people who enjoyed this unique spectacular evening. During the VIP hour, attendees enjoyed signature cocktails courtesy of Chambord Vodka. Celebrities in attendance included Twilight Star Nikki Reed, Actors Olivia Culpo Miss Univers Edwin and Aldis Hodge, Kimberly Caldwell, Chelsea Lately’s Chuy Bravo, Torrance, Coombs, Cheryl Burke from DWTS, and many more. Among the attendees were reigning Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, reigning Miss USA Nana Meriwether, reigning Miss California USA Mabelynn Capeluj, and many other Beauty Queens such as: Reigning Miss California Teen USA Cassidy Wolf, Reigning Miss District of Columbia Allyn Rose, Miss South Carolina USA 2011 Courtney Hope Turner, Miss Teen Hawaii Melissa Paulino, Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella, Miss USA 2009 Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2004 Shandi Fennessey, Miss Teen USA 03 Tami Farrell and Miss Vietnam Deanna Nguyen.

Leading up to the event, titleholders Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, Miss USA Nana Meriwether, Miss California USA Mabelynn Capeluj and more donated their time by auctioning a date to the Date for the Cure Gala. Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to bid on silent auction items all for much needed funds going directly to Breast Cancer research and treatment.

Date for the Cure is a nonprofit corporation created by executive producers Rod Luck and 17 year cancer

survivor Jerry Wayne dedicated to creating events that help raise funds for important breast cancer programs. The Inaugural Date for the Cure Gala benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Los Angeles County. Contact info can be found at http://www.dateforthecure.org/

The Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures. To date, The Affiliate has raised over $9.2 million for community-based grants to local LA County health organizations. Through these grants, Komen LA County provides crucial funding for breast cancer diagnostic services, educational programs, patient navigation, and psychosocial support.

Komen LA County is a local charity serving the communities of Los Angeles County. Seventy-five percent of the Affiliate’s net income funds grants to local hospitals and community health organizations serving the uninsured and underinsured women in Los Angeles County. The remaining 25 percent supports Susan G. Komen’s national grants program which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research and education initiatives around the world. For more information and ways to get involved in the fight to end breast cancer, please visit: (http://www.komenlacounty.org/)

THE INVENT GROUP specializes in celebrity driven charitable events and campaigns. Started by founder Michael Wasserman, The Invent Group is a leader in philanthropic events working with charities and celebrities around the country to create events and campaigns that are unique and exciting. For more information visit (www.theinventgroup.com)

GBK PR

GBK PR specializes in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something to events, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing and PR services. www.gbkproductions.com

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GOVERNMENT RESCUE

Posted on February 15, 2013 by jamescarlini | 1 Comment

By James Carlini

How many people watched the State of the Union Address on Tuesday night? I watched a little of it and then decided that Bar Rescue (with Jon Taffer) was more interesting and had some better ideas to save small businesses across America.

If you have never watched it, Bar Rescue, is where a tough, no-nonsense, Bar business expert goes in and Continue reading →

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26 Moments That Restored Our Faith In Humanity This Year From BuzzFeed

Posted on February 8, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

1. The parents who made their son’s wheelchair into the best Halloween costume ever

26 Moments That Restored Our Faith In Humanity This Year

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/moments-t…

Sometimes you need a reminder that people can do wonderful things.

I found this post and loved it. I know you will too….. JW

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Best Program I Have on My Computer

Posted on January 17, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

Carbonite Backup Program

I have been wanting to write something about Carbonite for some time, but now they have this incentive offer that makes it a no brainer… Read on… Continue reading →

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GBK HOSTED A LUXURY GIFT LOUNGE HONORING THE NOMINEES & PRESENTERS OF THE 2013 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

Posted on January 15, 2013 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

GBK

GBK HOSTED A LUXURY GIFT LOUNGE HONORING THE NOMINEES & PRESENTERS OF THE 2013 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
January 11th and 12th – L’Ermitage Beverly Hills

Celebrity Attendees Included: Thandie Newton (Good Deeds / Mission Impossible), Archie Panjabi (Nominated Best Supporting Actress – The Good Wife), Sara Rue (Malibu Country), Jeff Daniels (Nominated Best Actor – The Newsroom), Alison Pill (The Newsroom), Anthony Anderson (Guys with Kids), Madeline Zima (Vampire Diaries), Ol Parker (Nominated Writer – The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Joshua Malina (Scandal), Mayim Bialik (The Big Bang Theory), Bellamy Young (Scandal), Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy), and many more.
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Ghostwriting Certificate Online Course Now Offered at Univ of Calif at Long Beach CSULB

Posted on January 8, 2013 by JW Najarian | 1 Comment

Ghostwriting Comes to CSULB

CSLUB in collaboration with Claudia Suzanne, is offering a Unique Program which Prepares Writers for a Lucrative In-Demand Career as a writer.

California State University, Long Beach College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE/CSULB) is now offering “Ghostwriting Certificate Program” (GCP), the world’s only ghostwriter training program. Your teacher is Claudia Suzanne who is one of the most successful ghostwriters of our time.

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JW Najarian and Bob Bare on How We Interview

Posted on December 14, 2012 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

Bob Bare of BestSelling Experts Interviews JW Najarian All About Interviewing

Bob Bare of Bestselling Experts interviews authors, speakers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and other professionals for his site BestSelling Experts.

Bob and I decided it might be interesting to have two interviewers interview each other on interviewing… Sounds crazy, but it turned out to be real interesting and very fun. Continue reading →

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GBK Productions Celebration of Music in Honor of 2012 AMA Nominees and Presenters

Posted on November 17, 2012 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

GBK Productions presents a celebration of music in the honor of the 2012 American Music Awards Nominees and Presenters

November 16th and 17th – Andaz West Hollywood

Featuring Live Music, Luxury Gifts and An Opportunity to Support
the American Red Cross and other charities focusing on Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts.
Los Angeles (November 5, 2012) – GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, will honor the 2012 American Music Award Nominees and Presenters at the annual GBK Gift Lounge at the Andaz West Hollywood on November 16th and 17th from 11am to 6pm. Known for creating luxury experiences with a charitable focus, GBK has chosen the American Red Cross, and a couple other charities to help in any way possible. GBK and invited guests will support Hurricane Sandy victims and its ensuing crisis.

In addition to charitable focus, the lounge will feature an eclectic “rocker-chic” atmosphere with gourmet treats, signature cocktails and live music. This year’s lounge will showcase several talented musicians including Jared Lee, Stazz, Standley, Angelyna Martinez, Branches, Deqn Sue, DJ eTunes, J-Dub, Pullman Standard, Shotgun Radio, Mike Burke and, the world’s youngest DJ, 10-year-old DJ BABYCHINO, the world’s youngest DJ. Also adding to the fun, Action Flipbooks will be on site providing their mobile animated flipbook studio station allowing guests to create their own custom animated video flipbooks to take home.

An array of products and trendy gifts are expected to fill the gift lounge including some unique fashions and accessories. On site will be Barbara Conner Jewelry dba Swamp Dogs of LA, gifting necklaces, bracelets, earrings on leather and genuine Louisiana Alligator and Cowhide Dog Collars; The Artisan Group – gifting a lovely collection of jewelry, stationery, fine art photography, spa and bath products, and other handcrafted gifts; one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories made from semi-precious gem stones, Swarovski crystals, fresh water pearls, and precious metals from Sandra Mardini Jewelry Designs; Fly Watches – a new brand of colorful watches that uses color and versatility for personal expression; and iiJin – gifting fabulous styles from their luxury collection of Invisible Wedge Sneakers, Mukluk Boots and Sandals.

Guests will enjoy a selection of health and beauty gifts including RevitaLash – DramatEYE’s and beautify with the RevitaLash® family of conditioning and color cosmetics; Cindi Nails, the healthier way to beautiful nails, will be providing Cindi Nails Base and Top Coat and offering manicures on site; Freedom Quit Smoking System – America’s Nicotine Free & Natural Way to Quit!; SureThik Hair Thickening Products – cover baldness or thinning hair in 10 seconds with SureThik Organic hair thickening fibers; Oxis International, Inc. – providing their Reverge/Prograce, a cutting-edge skin care treatment system which contains EGT, the only intelligent antioxidant; and gifts from other luxury health and beauty sponsors including 16 Bottles and Rich Vitamins.

Guests will also be indulged with a 5-night, all-inclusive stay at Hard Rock Cancun, Punta Cana or Puerto Vallarta compliments of Caribbean Living Magazine; YumEarth Organic Gummy Bears and Organic Lollipops; pure soy wax candles in four fragrances from Harvest Glow; artisan chocolates from DeBrand Fine Chocolates; gift certificates from BestofLegacy.com, the Rolls Royce of scrapbooks for anyone in the media spotlight; and an interactive music product from Beamz Interactive that enables anyone to experience making music by touching laser beams and playing light.

ABOUT GBK:
GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to: gbkproductions.com.

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In Recognition of Our Beloved Veterans

Posted on November 12, 2012 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

On This Veterans Day November 11th, 2012 Let Us Remember:

It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,

And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

On Purpose Magazine along with US Veteran Group on LinkedIn would like to wish all our veterans, friends and families the best of everything on this day of recognition of the men and women that have so proudly served this country in order to protect and defend liberty and freedom for all. – JW Najarian US Veteran Group Founder and US Navy Veteran.

Please enjoy the many shout outs from celebs for our US Veteran Group on LinkedIn at http://onpurposemagazine.com/welcome/us-veteran/

JW Najarian
Proud US Navy Veteran

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Information – How to Help

Posted on November 1, 2012 by JW Najarian | 2 Comments

How We Can Help Hurricane Sandy Victims

The needs are huge. Families are displaced and although government and private industry are working around the clock to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy, but many people need help right now and there are some great organizations that need our support to help the victims. Check them out and give what you can.

The American Red Cross The widespread damage by Hurricane Sandy just a few days ago left millions of families in the hard-hit regions without power, and thousands were forced to evacuate from their homes.

On the night Sandy made landfall, the American Red Cross responded immediately, with more than 250 shelters open across sixteen states that provided overnight stays to nearly 11,000 people. Sandy is a big and destructive storm, and the relief efforts for Sandy will be long and difficult. People will continue to need help for weeks, even months, to put their lives back together. Reports from ABC News say that many blood drives were cancelled due to the storm and now there is a need for donor blood in the NY NJ area. The New York Blood Center is urging people to donate blood for those in the New York/New Jersey area. To donate, call 800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is currently serving Hurricane Sandy survivors and first responders in seven states with food, water, cleanup kits, emotional and spiritual care, and more. If you would like to support those impacted by Hurricane Sandy, please visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org.

The Salvation Army continues its feeding and sheltering activities in the most heavily impacted areas including New York and New Jersey where coastal devastation and flooding remain major issues.

West Virginia and Maryland are facing a different kind of disaster with record snowfalls leaving thousands without power.

Feeding America

As the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America is preparing to provide food, water and other supplies to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Thousands of pounds of supplies are already stationed near the anticipated disaster zone to make sure that those affected by the storm have immediate access to food and water.

Through a network of more than 200 food banks and 61,000 food pantries, emergency shelters and soup kitchens, Feeding America is able to reach into disaster affected communities with basic needs supplies including food, water and cleaning products. It is anticipated that the service areas of 25 to 35 Feeding America food banks could be adversely affected by the storm.

The organization has pre-staged emergency food supplies throughout the nation, including significant quantities of food and water at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside.

These provisions can be to quickly transport to food banks throughout the region as they are needed.

Save the Children

Save the Children will deploy emergency response teams today to coastal and northern New Jersey to assess the needs of children in areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy. New Jersey bore the brunt of the storm, which caused widespread destruction along the East Coast, displacing thousands from their homes and leaving millions without power.

“We as a nation have a moral obligation to protect the most vulnerable during disasters, our children. We have to do everything we can to minimize the negative and long-lasting effect these events can have on children and provide the support they need,” said Mark Shriver, senior vice president of Save the Children’s U.S. Programs. “That’s why Save the Children is deploying our emergency response teams to the hardest-hit areas of New Jersey to assess the needs of children and their families and ensure a quick recovery of essential services, such as child care.”

As Sandy approached, the Save the Children distributed advice to families for keeping children safe during the hurricane.

“Hurricane Sandy impacted millions of lives, forcing many families in high-risk areas to flee from their homes and seek safety in shelters. Here at Save the Children, we know from experience that children are always the most vulnerable in any emergency situation,” said Carolyn Miles, Save the Children’s President and CEO. “Through our preparedness, response and recovery programs, we continue to put the unmet needs of children and their caregivers first.” DONATE to Save the Children

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Hurricane Sandy has left a mess that will take some time to dig out of. So many heroic stories have been told and many more will come out of this tragedy.

I had worked with two of these charities in the past with stellar results.

I was asked to help as the Los Angeles Coordinator for Feed333′s campaign to feed, give toys and other essentials to kids all around the nation for Christmas. Feed333 had previously been on record for feeding more people in one day then any other national program.

I worked with the awesome staff at the Salvation Army in South Central Los Angeles and Larry Jones of Feed the Children showed up with 18, 18 wheeler trucks full of food and water.

We did not make them one meal, but gave each family enough food and essentials to last a week.

I can’t recall what the numbers were. I believe we fed around 4500 families so at an average of 4 members per family that should be around 18,000 people for a week? Don’t quote me on those numbers, but we also served similar numbers in Phoenix and San Francisco that day.

I was so thankful for their help and commitment and I know that right now someone who has been devastated is feeling just a bit better for one of these organizations help.

I first reported on Feeding America when I interviewed Samantha Harris formerly of Dancing with the Stars and recently with Stars Earn Strips, about her support of making sure hungry American kids were taken care of in our story Samantha Harris on Feeding Americas Hungry Children. This is another great organization that helps so many.

The American Red Cross. Everyone knows that you can count of the Red Cross to make sure that in times of need, people have food and shelter along with emergency medical treatments and so much more.

Again we salute all the organizations and individuals that are helping and you too for doing your part. – JW

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Devon Blaine SoCal Publicist of the Year on Professional PR and Crisis Intervention

Posted on October 31, 2012 by JW Najarian | 1 Comment

Devon Blaine, founder and owner of The Blaine Group in Beverly Hills

Talks to OPM about her award for publicist of the year, The business of professional public relations, business, promotional and marketing strategy and the Blaine Groups specialty in crisis planning, control, intervention and management.

Devon Blaine Audio Interview on her life, career, PR, promotion, winning publicist of the year and crisis management

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NOTE: There was one question, on the recording that was asked,but somehow did not get recorded. The question was about women having to work harder to build a business. Devon answered that she did not believe that to be true….. Listen to the audio to hear her full answer.

One of the things I like about what I do is meeting and working with public relations professionals. I have been blessed to work with some big names and many smaller companies.

The other side of that coin is that I have also worked with many companies that call themselves professionals, but only seem to be playing at it. Public relations, I have found, can rarely be faked. They say even a blind squirrel can occasionally find a nut or two, but I have rarely seen a bad PR firm pull off a successful event or project.

What I have seen is that promotion is a tricky game and that you can never be sure that any effort will deliver a result, but you can be assured that no action or a half hearted stab at it will result in failure .

So when I get to work with firms like The Blaine Group, it just makes my day and my life easier. They are professionals that do what they say and say what they do and they work at under-promising and over-delivering, not the other way around.

I believe I have been blessed to know and work with people like Devon and her amazing staff and believe that if you are serious about your product, project, service or business, that you should seriously consider The Blaine Group or a firm that can and will deliver. – JW

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Devon Blaine

A professional communicator, Devon Blaine is the founder, president, and CEO of The Blaine Group, Inc., a total communications agency established in 1975, which was recently named the 24th largest public relations firm in Los Angeles.

She has represented many diverse business, manufacturing, financial and healthcare clients and several bestselling authors with their publicity needs, both promotional and as a crises intervention and management specialist.

Devon Blaine is experienced in all facets of the communications industry. She has written newspaper and magazine columns, scripted radio and television commercials, served as a production supervisor, strategized political issues and campaigns, developed and implemented investor relations plans, and created communications campaigns for a diverse range of clients.

Besides helping other businesses maximize their success, Blaine has long been active in numerous organizations that aid entrepreneurs, thus earning her reputation as “the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur.”

She is three times a past president of the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA), a dynamic and diverse group composed of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other money providers, and service providers which exists for the sole purpose of creating win‑win‑win situations amongst its members.

Devon is past president of the California chapter of National Small Business United, a grassroots leadership organization for free enterprise with the mission of improving the climate for small businesses in the United States. An elected delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business, she was active in the California delegation since 1978 and served on the Board of Directors of the 1980, 1982, and 1984 California State Conferences on Small Business. Blaine was appointed as a delegate to the 1986 White House Conference on Small Business by then U.S. Senator Pete Wilson, and elected by her peers to co‑chair the California delegation.

Additionally, she is a past president and a founding board member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and was honored as their Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in 1987. She is also an active member of the Los Angeles Angeles Mid-Market Professionals, TEAM, PRO, Bruin Professionals, Association of Venture Founders, the Chief Executive Officers’ Clubs, and the Public Relations Society of America.

In 2012 Devon Blaine was named Book Publicist of the Year by Book Publicists of Southern California specifically for the international campaign The Blaine Group waged on behalf of Abbey Road To Ziggy Stardust by Ken Scott and Bobby Owsinski, Alfred Music Publishing.

In nine months, Ken Scott has had more than 150 exposures: interviews, reviews, book signings, speaking engagements, etc., including coverage in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, WGN, ABC, NBC, events at the GRAMMY Museum, The Beatle Fest and more… in short, a wildly intensive and effective campaign.

The Publicist of the Year Award also recognized the body of work her agency The Blaine Group has implemented through the years including representing four best sellers: Nice Girls Do: And You Can, Too, by Dr. Irene Kassorla; On A Clear Day You Can See General Motors, by J. Patrick Wright; Meg, by Steve Alten; and Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You To Know About, by Kevin Trudeau.

The Blaine Group

Formerly an actress and model, Devon Blaine established The Blaine Group, a Beverly Hills‑based full‑service communications agency specializing in public relations, book public relations, financial public relations, investor relations, crisis management, the development of collateral material, marketing, and advertising in 1975. Since that time, the agency has expanded dramatically, creating successful communications campaigns for clients in diverse fields.

As a total communications agency, Blaine Group has implemented consumer, trade, and financial public relations; investor relations; and advertising efforts and have provided marketing strategy, based on conducting market research, for a diverse range of companies and organizations. They have also created and managed special events and fundraisers and have directed community relations projects.

In addition, The Blaine Group provides a variety of special communications services to its clients. These include managing crisis situations; conceiving and coordinating seminars and press conferences; event and party planning; developing master plans and collateral materials; proposal, article, letter, and speech writing; conducting surveys; and publishing newsletters and brochures. They both create and implement.

Today their client base encompasses a wide range of businesses and industries with particular emphasis on business-to-business communications, publicly-held companies, technology-based businesses, the medical and healthcare fields, environmental-related firms, consumer products, publishing, fashion and beauty, continuing education, non-profit organizations and trade associations, and the world of show business.

The Blaine Group, Inc.

A Total Communications Agency
8665 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #301, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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E-mail: devon@blainegroupinc.com

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CRE Auctioneer Brecht Palombo on Bulk REO, Notes

Posted on October 26, 2012 by jwcrepig | Leave a comment

Brecht Palombo Founder DistressedPro.com and Auctioneer for Nationwide Commercial Sales (Tranzon)

Speaks to CREPIG about the current state of the Commercial Bulk REO and Notes Markets. The Good the Bad and the Ugly.

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Duke Long Audio Interview Use of Social Media in the CRE Industry – To hear this interview [CLICK HERE]

Brecht and I have know each other as acquaintances for over 4 years now. I have always been interested in what Brecht was doing as he started DistressedPro.com around the time I was working on CRE Distressed Assets Assoc. CREDAA.

Brecht has made success out of distressed properties on the web as few others have and I applaud and am jealous of him at the same time.

I want to thank Brecht for his frank, no nonsense opinion and the wealth of info that he brought to this conversation – JW

Brecht Palombo

As an auctioneer I work for lenders, special servicers, attorneys, court appointed trustees, receivers and businesses and provide them with rapid commercial real estate, multifamily, and construction property or note disposition services via online auctions, live auctions, sealed bid, or hybrid bid formats. I act as a single point of contact for real estate auctions nationwide.

Real estate auctioneer and software entrepreneur.

Brecht also designed, developed and currently markets an online web application that real estate, investment and banking professionals use to find bank contacts and evaluate the REO and non performing loan information for 97.3% of US banks via ‘live’ call report data.

Specialties

* Commercial real estate foreclosure and REO auctions
* Multifamily foreclosure and REO auctions
* Construction REO and foreclosure auctions
* Condo project liquidations and REO auctions
* Subdivision liquidations, foreclosure and REO auctions
* 363 sales (debtor in possession)
* Developer closeout auctions
* Online real estate auctions
* Non performing note sales
* FDIC call report data
* Regional and local bank contacts
* Distressed asset data

Distressed Pro:

Distressedpro.com is home to BankProspector, the fastest easiest way to find banks and bank contacts with non performing loans and REO, GUARANTEED, or your money back.

BankProspector is the only software that lets you see the late and non performing loan portfolio details of any US bank.

With BankProspector you can find banks with distressed residential, multifamily, commercial, and construction loans nation wide. Research banks to find non-performing notes for sale, real estate loans in default, and bank owned real estate.

* Brokers: Find banks with residential, commercial, or multifamily REO
* Investors: Pre-foreclosure opportunities, loans for sale and more
* Developers: Capitalize on broken condo deals, distressed construction
* Attorneys: Research lenders who need your services
* Bankers: Get an instant detailed view of your competitors real estate reporting.

Specialties

bank research, bank data, non performing loans, distressed real estate, bank owned real estate, notes for sale, workout, special assets, REO, OREO, auctions, foreclosures.

Tranzon Auctions

At Tranzon Brecht serves as a single point of contact for distressed asset services nationwide.

Lenders’ workout and special assets groups, turnaround professionals, CMBS special servicers, attorneys, court appointed trustees and receivers as well as businesses rely on Brecht to provide rapid commercial real estate disposition and real estate loss mitigation services.

His services include site inspections, foreclosure auctions, bankruptcy auctions, negotiated or accelerated commercial REO sales, and rapid corporate real estate and business asset dispositions.

Tranzon is a nationwide auction company helping owners sell their real estate in the shortest possible time, at the highest possible price. Tranzon’s independent member companies combine the benefits of local market knowledge with the resources of a national organization. With trained and licensed staff who are among the most talented, experienced and longest-tenured in the industry, we provide a single point of contact for all of your local, regional and national asset sale needs.

Our proprietary Market-Making System^SM is a proven-effective methodology for the quick sale of real estate. The System provides sellers with a sophisticated and effective marketing program, specifically designed for each seller’s individual property, and the benefit of our database of tens of thousands of potential auction buyers. Tranzon uses the most advanced online marketing techniques to achieve the best possible results for sellers.

Tranzon conducts all types of auctions:

Live onsite
Ballroom
Sealed bid
Online-only
Simultaneous live & online

Tranzon companies serve:

Financial institutions
Bankruptcy trustees and estates
Corporations and developers
Trusts, guardians and estates
Private individuals
Investment groups

Links:

Distressedpro.com
Trazon Auction
Brecht’s Blog – Brechtify.com

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This post courtesy of the Commercial Real Estate Professionals and Investor Group who are dedicated to bringing news, information and resource to the commercial real estate industry. www.CREPIG.com

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Duke Long on Using Social Media in Commercial Real Estate

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jwcrepig | Leave a comment

Duke Long Commercial Real Estate Social Media Expert, Speaker, Broker and all around CRE activist

Takes some time to chat with us about the CRE industry and social media’s role now and in the future.

Duke Long Audio Interview Use of Social Media in the CRE Industry – To hear this interview [CLICK HERE]

I have been following Duke Long and his blog for a few years now. I was Googling Commercial Real Estate sites and found a list of the top 25 social media people in the industry.

I looked up and down the list and searched it for my name. I found my co-partner on my CREPIG site and many of my site members, but not my name.

I was disappointed and made a mental note to make sure that this Duke guy recognized me and put me on the list. Well the list was done so I put myself on it in the comments section.

Duke wrote back saying essentially cool man… No prob. I kept a keen eye on his lists since then and I have rarely made any of them.

Duke and I have spoken several times over the years and we finally got to meet each other and hang out at NAR together. We actually had a great time hanging out and got to talk at length about many subjects.

Duke is going where most other CRE professionals do not dare with social media and blogging and he does have an attitude, which he share via his blog…. Listen in as we take a moment to chat about the industry and new media challenges. – JW

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Duke Long

Duke Long is the Broker/Owner of The Duke Long Agency.

Duke is the creator and author of the blogsite www.DukeLong.com

Duke has delivered numerous presentations, panel discussions, and moderated panels on the subjects of online commercial real estate technology, communication, marketing, branding, data, content creation and digital media.

Commercial Real Estate Speaking Topics

Social Media: Making sense of it all.
Building an online community: Finding customers and clients online.
Developing an online reputation: How to create your brands online reputation.
Creating content: What content should you create and who are you trying to reach.
Business Blogging: Generating traffic, writing and creating valuable content.
Mobile: Strategy, applications and tools for commercial real estate.
Commercial real estate data: What to do with it and how to maximize its value.

Duke has presented in front of audiences of varying sizes all across the country for local, regional, national and international companies and associations.

Although Duke is not a professional speaker but as a business owner, commercial real estate practioner and communicator. The content is practical, actionable and results driven for today’s commercial real estate business.

Contact dukelong@dukelong.com to schedule me for your next event or conference.

If you want to connect:

Twitter:https://twitter.com/dukelong
LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/in/dukelong
Blog:http://www.dukelong.com/ Uh, your on it.
Google + :www.gplus.to/dukelong
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/DukeLongCRE?feature=watch

No adds, no sales pitches, no listings push…… but maybe a little attitude!

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WordPress.com Members Claim Your Blog on Alexa

Posted on October 22, 2012 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

Claim a WordPress.com Blog on Alexa

There are so many things to think about out there in the Webisphere nowadays. Some are important and many many more… Not so much.

Obviously Google, Bing and Yahoo are pretty important, but have you heard of your site Alexa score?

If not, you should get acquainted with this service. The Alexa rating can say a lot about a site. It rates your site against a huge number of sites around the world and nationally and the numbers are based on mostly activity. Having a great site that ranks well with Google does not have to necessarily have the best traffic, but with Alexa, traffic is key to your getting the best rating.

Most sites start out in the tens of millions and you know when you are starting to do well when you get to around one million. Alexa does not show full stats for your site till you are ranked in the top 100,000 internationally. I want my sites to be under 500,000. You can gauge your site or your competitions sites etc…

Here is an explanation of Google Page Rank vs. Alexa logolitic.com/how-to-pagerank-alexa-rank/

Go to Alexa now and type in a few well known or favorite sites of yours to check out the numbers.

Once you understand this service you will probably figure out why it may be important to have your site properly registered at Alexa, though in the past this has been an issue for sites at WordPress.com.

I have been registered for a little while now and the person that explained to me how to do this just wrote a blog post on it with pretty simple instructions on how to do it. – JW

Heres the Post…..

by Justin Cooney on 2012/03/13

Alexa.com is one of the big players in the search engine business that has been around since 1996. Although it isn’t as large as Google.com or Bing.com, it plays a unique and important role.

Specifically, Alexa openly gives detailed site metrics and traffic reporting with its search results that a large number of tools and people use when evaluating a Web site. Also, Alexa has an extensive set of APIs and Web Services that are commonly used by a large number of third party search tools

Alexa is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, and so in my opinion it is likely to continue to grow in stature along with Amazon. As well, it has close ties to both Google and the Open Directory Project, which are both prominent players in the search world.

So bottom line here is that getting your site into Alexa and having it properly catalogued is pretty important.

But the process of claiming your site in Alexa is not easy if you are trying to claim a WordPress.com site. There is a lot of mis-information out there as well as incompletely written instructions (including on the Alexa FAQ site itself). I found this out the hard way today.

In order to save everyone some time I am putting together this article on how I successfully registered my WordPress.com hosted blog with Alexa.

Step #1: was to create an account with Alexa. This is fairly straightforward, just follow the instructions the site gives.

Step #2: Once you have your Alexa login and you are logged into your new account, click on the second toolbar tab on the top of the site titled ‘Claim Your Site’ .

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Kaya Redford Using NLP and Timeline Therapy to Change Your Life

Posted on September 28, 2012 by JW Najarian | 3 Comments

Kaya Redford NLP Expert Talks About Using NLP and Timeline Therapy to Drastically Change Your Life.

Kaya Redford has spent his life studying NLP from the Masters and he shares what he has learned with thousands to help them get rid of fear, anger, anxiety, self sabotage and all the emotions that hold you back from having a fully realized and happy life.

Kaya Redford Audio Interview

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I first met Kaya about four or five years ago at an event he produced with Bob Proctor, to help people learn about the concepts of Napoleon Hill’s great book “Think and Grow Rich”.

I was invited to some of his classes to sit in and check them out and I was impressed with the depth of his teaching. He brought his classes through line after line of the book, not stopping till the class thoroughly understood what was being said and how it related to each of them in their own journeys to build a full, successful and better life.

Later on I heard Kaya, who had learned from the top NLP Masters, was teaching a course in NLP and how to use the science to help them in sales, business and again, in fulfilling their greatest potential.

I asked Kaya to let me into the class, which he always keeps small so he can give individual attention. He welcomed me in as that is the kind of person Kaya is. The class was, once again, amazingly full of great information and tools that he had everyone work out in class. Kaya never just speaks, he gets his classes fully involved. I learned a lot that day about the good of NLP as I was one of those that only thought that NLP was used to convince people to buy stuff they really didn’t want.

I have wanted to get Kaya to do an interview with me for the longest time, but we have never been able to get the two of us in sync with schedules so I am so happy that we finally got him to give us some of his very precious time.

The call quality is not what I would have liked, but I did not want to reschedule this one because I believe what Kaya has to say will help a lot of people.

Kaya thanks for your time and the wisdom you shared that made this a great call. – JW

KAya Redford

IMDb Mini Biography By: www.LEGACYLIGHT.com

Kaya Francis Redford has been honored with the title “Award Winning Director” for “Homeless In America” a Hi-Def Documentary, he produced and directed, on the plight of the homeless with interviews from the Los Angeles Police Chief, Los Angeles Mayor, CEO of LA Mission, KCAL 9 News Anchor and a great cast comprising of star celebrities and homeless individuals. Homeless In America was selected at the New York Independent Film & Video Festival, and won the Best Social Documentary Award in September, 2004 in New York.

Kaya Francis Redford was born and raised in the USA and educated in several countries around the world including, Spain, France, Algeria & England and now resides in Southern California. Kaya attended one of England’s most prestigious private schools where he not only captained the RUGBY team but was a great student as well, finishing in the top 1% of the Nation. After 8 years of British schooling, he took a break from calling everyone “Sir” and went back into the American system, studying at Richmond in London and UCLA with a background in Marketing and Advertising.

Kaya is presently working on several media projects for film and television.

Kaya Redford studied NLP with the founders of NLP, Richard Bandler and John Grinder and has been teaching and speaking on the subject to many fortune 500 companies and organizations over the years.

The Next Event will be this weekend

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Sat, Sept 29 11 am-2pm at the Hilton Hotel in Pasadena, Ca
Tickets are $119 off but if you mention code: Kaya Experience, you get $100 off, so it’s only $19.

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Call now 310.871.6191

Neuro linguistic Programming (NLP)

From Wikipedia

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created in the 1970s. The title refers to a stated connection between the neurological processes (“neuro”), language (“linguistic”), and behavioral patterns that have been learned through experience (“programming”) and can be organized to achieve specific goals in life.^[1]^[2]

The founders of NLP, Richard Bandler and John Grinder, say that NLP is capable of addressing problems such as phobias, depression, habit disorder, psychosomatic illnesses, and learning disorders.^{[citation needed]} Their stated aim was in “finding ways to help people have better, fuller and richer lives.”^[8]^[9] Bandler and Grinder claimed that if the effective patterns of behaviour of exceptional people could be modeled then these patterns could be acquired by others. NLP has been adopted by private therapists, including hypnotherapists, and in management workshops and seminars marketed to business and government.^[10]^[11]

From Kaya’s Site:

WHAT EXACTLY IS N.L.P.? (Neuro Linguistic Programming) A way of thinking and a set of skills that’s easy to understand, which gives you more focus, self confidence, power to make good decisions, directions, ability to create wealth, productivity, less procrastination, faster progress and success in any area of your life.

It has been studied and used by the world’s top leaders including Former Presidents: Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, President Barack Obama as well as Real Estate & Business Tycoons: Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson. Fortune 500 Companies: Bank of America, New York Life, Century 21, Keller Williams, ACN, Xerox, British Telecom (HDI-IT) as well as many private firms and law firms have received our Quantum Leap NOW N.L.P. Trainings and have achieved outstanding success as a result. It is a very powerful tool to create change in others whether in business, professional sports, as a parent or as a coach.

Timeline Therapy

I know nothing about Timeline Therapy, but I do know the power of the reactive mind and if Timeline Therapy techniques can help change the reactive mind, then I am interested. – JW

From About.com

The therapeutic process called Time Line Therapy is a methodology in which a series of techniques are used to bring about changes on an unconscious level and alter behavior. The intention of this therapy is to help individuals refrain from being reactive to present situations based on past experiences. Time Line Therapy is a reprogramming process that releases the effects of negative experiences and helps a person let go of past influences.

From Kaya’s Site:

Time Line Therapy allows you to go back to the “root” cause of a problem and heal an issue which is blocking you. Imagine for a moment that you had inside you a time machine that allows you to go backg, revisit & heal stuff from the past. When you heal the past through Time Line Therapy, you release all anger, sadness, fear, hurt, guilt, shame, resentment, jealousy, rage, irritation and any other negative emotions. All the while, you clear a path to go forward in your timeline & set goals that you’ll achieve in your future.

Also releasing issues from the past with Time Line Therapy allows you to change your limiting beliefs in the present moment to empowering ones that launch you to QUANTUM LEAP NOW IN YOUR SUCCESS! GREAT NEWS!!

The Prince of Wales, The English Royal Family and England is endorsing Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP) & Time Line Therapy (the same techniques I use & teach) as the methods to heal soldiers returning from Afghanistan in emotional pain including including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Take a moment to read the link below, the UK is using the techniques that is Kaya’s expertise, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) & Time Line Therapy®.

As you know or perhaps did not know, Kaya was trained by the founders of N.L.P. & Time Line Therapy® and is continuously updated on new techniques by them, personally. Here is the article link: http://www.warriorprogramme.org.uk/files/newsletter_02-10.pdf “The 10th February 2010 was a historic day for The Warrior Programme as it played host to His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. The Warrior Programme is a three day programme with ongoing monthly support meetings which addresses unresolved emotional pain such as anger, sadness, fear,hurt and guilt.The Programme uses well known therapeutic techniques including Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP), Time Line Therapy® and Huna.”

For a Complimentary 2 Hour Workshop, Call 310.871.6191 and register. So go ahead and take ACTION RIGHT NOW by calling 310.871.6191.

To contact Kaya or get more information:
www.KayaRedfordCoaching.com
Kaya on YouTube
Kaya on Facebook

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Personal Note from the interviewer:

There are many who challenge NLP as pseudoscience and I would not argue with many of the findings of the studies which have been done, but I always believe the often there is no black and white. The truth is often somewhere in the middle.

What I do know is that the masters of marketing are using and have used NLP for many years. I have been to many many conferences with some of the greatest speakers and sales people in the world and they care about the numbers they sell to. They are continually testing techniques to sell more or to build better rapport with their audiences and they throw out what does not work, but these speakers and marketers continually use NLP concepts and techniques over and over again so, to me, this points to the probability that there are NLP techniques that work and can be very powerful.

There is no mysticism about NLP and not all the techniques will work with everyone in every situation. It is a tool that systematizes our responses in order to better communicate to your audience, clients or relationships.

I am no expert so that is my opinion. I have used a few NLP techniques to help clients get to a comfort level with me very quickly. I use mirroring and have found that it works extremely well. I have also used the anchoring technique and found that it worked, but I do not use it as it is not a technique that feels natural to me though I know many that love that technique.

Kaya’s NLP course went so much farther into how people react to different situations and how you can use these reactions to open up communications to their fullest potential.

With all things, check out the facts, not the hype and try things for yourself. Do not let the noise of other’s opinions drown out who you are. Remember it isn’t alsways about what we know or about what we do not know, but more about what we do not know that we do not know. - JW

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Randy Gage – Risky is the New Safe – Book Release

Posted on September 24, 2012 by JW Najarian | 2 Comments

Randy Gage, the Millionaire Messiah, Releases His Ninth Book and Most Controversial Ever!

Randy’s Rants, His Blog, his speaches… Randy does not shy away from controversial conversations about religion, politics or especially about prosperity as Randy feels it is a sin to be Poor. His 9th Book Risky is the New Safe is his boldest yet and will surely be a classic for a new age.

Randy Gage Audio Interview – Risky is the New Safe Book

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I have been following Randy for many years, since I first heard him speak to around a thousand people at a conference. He is a great speaker, funny, inspiring, smart and wise.

I especially love his no fear, straight talk, sense of humor and his lessons in how to build sales, teams, community….. and about what it takes to have a successful and prosperous life.

I am elated to have been chosen by Randy to be one of a small few that got a chance to receive a gallery copy (pre-release copy) of his new book which is not being released till October 30th. This book is really what we need right now. I cannot say I agree with it all, but I am a Randy Gage believer and this book did not change my mind. It actually helped me clarify a few things I need to do and it put a real fire under my ass to do some things I was not doing.

The book, “Risky is the New Safe”, is the Randy Gage I so loved so much from his book “Why You’re Dumb Sick and Broke and How to Get Smart Healthy and Rich”. The advance buzz on this book is ridiculous and amazingly huge. I believe this is a book you will be buying for your friends and family.

Many may describe this book as irreverent and very way out there, and it is meant to be. Not for shock value, but because Randy believes the playing field has changed so much that we need to get real and be able to change our “out of date” thinking now or possibly peril.

We have seen technology change things for the better and the worse in a very short time and Randy believes that, not only do we need to embrace the change, but we have to get extremely creative and change our way of thinking and looking at the world, if we want to be successful in it.

This book will be called many things. A game changer, a look at the future or even crazy talk, but whatever you believe you will be changed by this book as once a mind is stretched, it is hard to put back.

One thing I know for sure is that Randy Gage doesn’t say things he does not mean and he explains in great detail why he believes what he is predicting and what you need to do to take advantage of the incredible changes yet to come.

Get ready to Zig while others continue to Zag.

I can only imagine Randy’s schedule for this book release, so I so thank him for giving me some of his personal time to give me this interview. Randy tells it like it is, in his new book and in this interview. Thank You Randy – JW

Risky is the New Safe

Is…. Brash, Controversial, Thought-Provoking

This is a different kind of book for a different kind of thinking. It’s a thought-provoking manifesto for risk takers. Disruptive technology, accelerating speed of change and economic upheaval are changing the game. The same tired, old conventional thinking won’t get you to success today.

Risky Is the New Safe will change the way you look at everything! You’ll view challenges – and the corresponding opportunities they provide – in entirely new and exciting ways. You’ll recognize powerful new gateways you can walk through to create wealth.

In this mind-bending book you’ll discover:

How mavericks like Steve Jobs, Richard Branson and Mark Cuban, think differently – and what you can learn from them;
The six-month online course that could allow you to earn more than a Ph.D.;
How social media changes branding and marketing forever, and what that means for you;
What happens when holo-suites and virtual-reality sex come about, and how you need to prepare;
The New Religion of Ideas: How to become an “idea generator” and declare as a free agent; and,
What will cause the Euro, precious metals, and oceanfront real estate to collapse – and how that can make you rich!

I’ll warn you up front, the book will be controversial to some. Randy attacks anything that holds you back from success, including government propaganda, conventional wisdom, and other limiting beliefs. He didn’t write Risky Is the New Safe to tell you what to think. He wrote it to cause you to think.

I don’t expect you to agree with everything you read in there – and would be surprised if you did. It’s for people who love intellectual discourse, challenging ideas, opposing viewpoints and honest and respectful discussion of the issues surrounding what it takes to be successful today.

Check out the book and get more information from Randy by clicking the button above. You can also Pre-Order a Copy Now…

Here is what others that received a pre-release are saying!

“Holy crap, I love this book! It’s smart, entertaining and best of all, made me re-think my life and my business. That’s a winning combination I find irresistible. Don’t hesitate to buy this book and put it to use in every aspect of your life.”
— Larry Winget
Five-time NYT/WSJ bestselling author, including the #1 bestseller, Shut Up, Stop Whining And Get A Life!

This remarkable, fast-paced book opens your mind and imagination to the incredible opportunities that appear around you when you change your perspective.” — Brian Tracy
Author, The Power of Self-Confidence

Risky is the New Safe is eye opening, mind blowing and gut real. It gives you a step-by-step blueprint for succeeding in today’s new world. If you are an entrepreneur, a business person or want to create wealth in your life you HAVE to read this book!”
— T. Harv Eker
Author, N.Y. Times #1 Bestseller, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

This is your go-to business page-turner! Randy’s forward-thinking concepts embody my own business ideals for driving success within organizations: take risks, no one’s going to die!” — Jeffrey Hayzlett
Global Business Celebrity,
Bestselling Author, Sometime Cowboy

Read this book. But, before you do, suspend what you already believe is true about the way the world is and operates. You are about to learn what ‘critical thinking’ is all about, why risky indeed is the new (and perhaps, only) safe, and how it can make you wiser and more prosperous. The good news is that – in typical Randy Gage style – it will be fun, entertaining, and just sarcastic enough to keep you riveted to every page. Get out your pen and highlighter…you’re gonna’ need it!”
— Bob Burg
Co-author of The Go-Giver
and author of Endless Referrals

Couldn’t take my eyes off this, great freaking book! Risky is the New Safe is a combination of Buffet, Springsteen, Rand, and Patton. Randy Gage is the ranking intellect of prosperity in our time, and only Luddites will ignore him. He has, yet again, written of the promise of abundance, the appeal of change, and the vast value of new and emerging relationships. There’s nothing risky about buying this book except forgetting to do anything else while you’re engrossed in it.” — Alan Weiss, Ph.D.
Author, The Consulting Bible and Thrive: Stop Wishing Your Life Away!

Relevant, challenging and thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for entrepreneurs.”
— Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D.
Author of A New Purpose: Redefining Money, Family, Work, Retirement
and Success

I think I held my breath through the entire first chapter. Randy paints a vivid picture of an exhilarating future if we heed his warnings and a terrifying one if we don’t. Reading this book is the safest bet you’ve got.” — Kyle Maynard
2-time ESPY Award winner and author of NY Times bestseller No Excuses

Riveting! A homerun! Gripped me from the first pages and expanded my mind while entertaining me too. I love this gem!” — Joe Vitale
Author, Attract Money Now
and Hypnotic Writing

I couldn’t put it down! In fact, I found myself racing through each page because I couldn’t wait to find out what was coming next. My next reading will include a highlighter and my journal so I can incorporate Randy’s life changing thoughts into my life on a daily basis. This book inspired me, challenged me and motivated me to think differently and take my mission to a much bigger level. I will be sharing it with all of my peers.” — JJ Virgin
Celebrity Nutrition & Fitness Expert
Bestselling Author,
TV Personality & Speaker

No wonder this book has more buzz than any other this year! It’s breathtaking, brilliant, and bold – a textbook for creating your prosperity and success.”
— Art Jonak
President, Network Professionals, Inc.

Once you read – and more importantly apply – the ideas contained in Risky is the New Safe, it will be impossible to go back to your old ways of thinking. Randy Gage will free your mind from the shackles of outdated thinking and give you tools that will enable you to navigate the greatest paradigm shift we are now in with the deftness of a Jedi Master. This is an outstanding work.”
— James Trapp
President and CEO
of Unity Worldwide Ministries

Randy Gage

“I believe you were born to be rich, people are meant to be inspired, and conventions should rock.

I believe a blog can change the world and a speech can change a life.

I believe safe is the new risky, boring is criminal, and pitchers should hit.

Call me a philosopher, a Jedi Knight or the millionaire messiah, just don’t call me late for dinner. I like hot cars, warm beaches and cold Dr. Pepper. Quiet confidence and loud ideas are sexy. When I’m not prowling the podium or locked in my lonely writer’s garret, you’ll find me playing 3rd base for a softball team somewhere.

I believe in my work, because I believe in you.”

From Amazon

There is probably no one on earth better qualified to help you reach more success in MLM than Randy Gage. His Duplication Nation (formerly How to Earn at Least $100,000 a Year in Network Marketing) is the top selling training album in MLM, and his Escape the Rat Race is the #1 recruiting tool in the business. His resources have been translated into more than 15 languages and sold in the millions around the globe.

Randy helped introduce Network Marketing in places like Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Macedonia. He’s been a company VP of Marketing, and served as a consultant to numerous companies, designing compensation plans, creating marketing materials and developing duplicable systems for them. Randy has conducted training for the finest companies in the industry, and spoken in more than 35 countries.

Through his coaching programs and private consulting, Randy has helped the top income earners in numerous companies. He has arguably trained more MLM millionaires than anyone alive today. But most importantly, Randy teaches from real-world experience, earning millions of dollars as a distributor.

Randy has conducted thousands of training programs and presented thousands more opportunity meetings. Several years ago he dusted off his white board and starting from scratch he quickly rose to become the #1 income earner in his company worldwide. He knows what is working in the marketplace right now, and he’ll teach you exactly how to reach mega success in these conditions.

Randy has made his money, and continues to work only for the challenge and to support his personal enrollees. He has achieved the perfect balance between work and life. When he’s not drawing circles, you’ll find him playing 3rd base for the South Florida Carnivores, riding his bike, racing cars, or collecting comic books. His guilty pleasures are Sci-Fi, Krispy Kreme, and watching Project Runway. Randy splits his time between Miami Beach, Sydney, and Paris.

Why you are Sick, Dumb and Broke

And How to Get Smart, Healthy and Rich.

This groundbreaking self-help book reveals the secrets of manifesting health, happiness, and prosperity in your life—but not in a way you’ve experienced before. Blunt, outspoken, and brutally honest, Randy Gage shoots down the forces that hold you back and keep you dumb, sick, and broke, and shows you how to take action to get smart, healthy, and rich.

Randy Gage Site
Randy’s Rants
Randy’s Blog

Twitter @Randy_Gage
Facebook

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Gilmore Bank Sponsors Golf Tournament for Westview School

Posted on September 14, 2012 by JW Najarian | 1 Comment

Gilmore Community Bank Sponsors 2nd Annual Westview School Golf Tournament

At MountainGate Country Club Monday October 1, 2012

Listen to Jackie Strumwasser, Exec Director or Westview School and Cecil Adams, Senior Vice President of Gilmore Bank in Los Angeles talk about the event and the great work the school is doing for it’s students.

Interview with Cecil Adams and Jackie Strumwasser

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2nd Annual Golf Tournament

GILMORE BANK WANTS TO “MAKE A HOLE LOT OF
DIFFERENCE FOR KIDS,” PROVIDES PLATINUM
SPONSORSHIP AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR WESTVIEW
SCHOOL’S 2^ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

Please call Ellen Retting, Director of Development
310.478.5544 or eretting@westviewschool.com

Event Tees Up At MountainGate Country Club At 9 A.MMonday October 1, 2012To ensure that Westview School will continue to “Make a Hole Lot of Difference for Kids,” outstanding corporate citizen Gilmore Bank has not only signed on as a Platinum Sponsor of Westview’s 2^nd Annual Golf Tournament but is also actively recruiting other sponsors, raffle prize donors and golfers as well as promoting the event.

Additionally, the bank’s customers are invited to play in the October 1 tournament at MountainGate Country Club. Gilmore Bank is as unique in its strong support of Westview School as Westview is in its work with bright students, grades six to 12, with learning differences. Just one visit to the campus underscores the exceptional support Westview provides for these youths. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools.

Gilmore Bank is as unique in its strong support of Westview School as Westview is in its work with bright students, grades six to 12, with learning differences. Just one visit to the campus underscores the exceptional support Westview provides for these youths. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools.

Sponsors, raffle prizes and golfers are sought for the event. Contact Ellen Retting at 310.478.5544 Ext. 123.

About Gilmore Bank

Gilmore Bank opened for business in 1955. Bank founder, E.B. Gilmore was a legendary entrepreneur who, with his father, A.F. Gilmore, established the largest petroleum company in the western United States, built Gilmore Field baseball stadium, and founded the original Farmers Market.

Still a family owned community bank, they have full-service offices in Los Angeles and La Canada Flintridge, plus a loan production office in Irvine. Gilmore Bank has been granted the status of Preferred Lender by the Small Business Administration. For more information on Gilmore Bank, visit www.gilmorebank.com.

About Westview School

Established in 1990, Westview School is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpublic school serving bright students in grades 6 through 12 with learning differences that benefit from a small, supportive learning environment.

It is the mission of Westview School to provide its students with a personalized educational program with individualized instruction, program flexibility within an atmosphere of positive reinforcement. Westview’s unique college preparatory program strives to prepare its graduates to successfully meet the challenges of adult life.

For more information: www.westviewschool.com or Facebook at Westview School Los Angeles.

All tournament proceeds will benefit Westview School
Established in 1990 Westview School is a nonprofit, nonpublic
school serving bright students in grades 6 through 12 with learning
differences who benefit from a small supportive learning environment.

Tournament Schedule

9:00 am – 10:15 am

• Registration
• Continental Breakfast
• Warm-up on the Driving Range,
(practice balls provided)
• Putting Contest

11:00 am

• Shot Gun Tee Off/Scramble Format
• Lunch on Cart
4:30 pm
• Cocktail Reception/No Host Bar
• Awards Ceremony
• Raffle

Tournament Location

MountainGate Country Club
12445 Mountain Gate Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310.478.6215
Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor $4,000
Includes: 3 Foursomes, Corporate Name/Logo on Thank
You Banner, 3 Tee Sponsorships and 12 Tee Gift Bags

Gold Sponsor $2,500
Includes: 2 Foursomes, Corporate Name/Logo on Thank
You Banner, 2 Tee Sponsorships and 8 Tee Gift Bags

Silver Sponsor $1,500
Includes: 1 Foursome, Name/Logo on Thank You
Banner, 1 Tee Sponsorship and 4 Tee Gift Bags

Hole-in-One Sponsor $500
Includes: Signage at Sponsored Tee
Driving Range Sponsor $250
Includes: Signage at Driving Range
Tee Sponsor $175
Includes: Signage at Sponsored Tee
*Foursome Package $900
Includes: 4 Entry Packages and 4 Tee Gift Bags
*Single Entry Package $250
Includes: Golf Cart, Box Lunch, Cocktail Reception and
A Tee Gift Bag.

*Early Bird Registration by September 1st.
Foursomes Receive 10 Raffle Tickets.
Single Entry Receives 2 Raffle Tickets.

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The Blaine Group, Inc.

A Total Communications Agency
8665 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #301, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
O 310/360-1499 · F 310/360-1498
E-mail: devon@blainegroupinc.com

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Liz Strauss Interview at Extreme Leadership Summit

Posted on September 13, 2012 by JW Najarian | Leave a comment

Liz Strauss Speaks at Extreme Leadership Summit

Liz spoke about building your business by building relationships, trust and rapport with others. Liz is one of the 10 most influential women in social media per Forbes and Huffington Post, and she uses age old business techniques to she learned from her dad to totally dominate a market using these new platforms.

Liz Strauss Audio Interview

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I was recently granted a phone interview with Liz and I have gotten the pleasure of hanging having a few dinners and great conversations.

Liz makes a great friend and a wonderful mentor. Liz is blunt because I think she gets bored easily and doesn’t care for ignorance, but more because she cares a lot.

I am glad to call Liz friend and so happy that I finally got her on camera. Thanks Liz – JW

Here is the phone interview [CLICK HERE]

Liz Strauss

Liz Strauss is a master teacher, thought leader, community builder, and international business strategist, who has been called the most influential “real-ebrity” on the web. People visit her blog to learn, discover, and meet each other. She’s a business creator, an über connector, an idea machine. No one questions that what she brings is one-of-a-kind authenticity.

Strategic, intelligent, and nice is a powerful combination.

From her father’s saloon, to her years as a teacher, with her understanding of literacy, brain development and writing, her work as territory sales rep for a menswear corporation, to an outstanding international publishing career, Liz has used every opportunity to find the human attractions and connections behind the P&L.

CEO and founder of SOBCon, author of the popular Successful-Blog.com, speaker.

Liz defines irresistible businesses as those with great relationships who constantly

Remove what customers don’t want.
Enhance what customers love.
Add something unexpected customers would die for.

Irresistible defines Liz.

Sobcon

Liz is also the Creator and CEO of Successful Online Business Convention SOBcon, the high-touch business summit

The theme – “Creating and Leveraging Opportunity”. 2 ½ days of strategies and tactics focused on merging your online and offline worlds into a successful business.

Where you can find Liz:
Twitter @lizstrauss
Blog www.successful-blog.com

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Steve Farbers Extreme Leadership Summit

What is Extreme Leadership?

If you haven’t already noticed, ‘Leadership’ has become just another one of those pseudo-pop-psycho-cultural buzzwords.

Over time, its meaning has been diluted to such a profound degree, that it’s just another one of those labels we use when we really mean ‘The one with the big office.’

True leadership doesn’t come from a snappy vocabulary, the books you have on your shelf, your place on the organization chart, or any other fabrication.

Leadership is intensely personal, intrinsically scary, and it requires us to live up to and beyond the point of fear—every single day. – Steve Farber

Extreme Leadership Summit

Steve and his team have crafted The Extreme Leadership Summit to be something unique, something special, something…well…extreme. And it’s unlike any leadership or personal development “event” you’ve been to before.

The Summit is not a pitch fest (where a bunch of speakers try to sell you stuff), and it’s not a parade of talking heads, to mix a metaphor, where you passively sit, watch the show, take notes, and go home.

This is an experience, a process.

Informed by our brilliant thought-leader-speaker-coaches and with the help of your fellow participants (in small, focused MasterMind Teams), you’ll build a significant, personal Extreme Leadership Action Plan–a plan that you’ll begin applying to your life and business immediately, before The Summit even ends.

And–unlike other events–the vast majority of our speakers will be attending the entire conference. With you. We’re all in this thing together.

More Information………….

Steve Farber

A subject-matter expert in business leadership and a frequent guest on news-talk shows around the country, Farber is a senior-level leadership coach and consultant who has worked with and spoken to a wide variety of public and private organizations in virtually every arena, from the tech sector to financial services, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, entertainment, retail, and even the US government.

Leading from experience.

In 1989, after having run his own financial services company, Farber devoted his professional life to the field of leadership development and has been at it ever since.

Steve was director of service programs at TMI, an international training consultancy, and then worked for 6 years as Vice President and Official Mouthpiece (that’s what it said on his business card) of The Tom Peters Company where he met several of his mentors including author/gurus Tom Peters, Jim Kouzes, and Terry Pearce.

In 2000, Farber established his own company, Extreme Leadership, Inc, where he is president and CEO. He is also the co-founder of The Center for Social Profit Leadership, a non-profit organization formed to serve the leadership development needs of social entrepreneurs, and served as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors of the world-renown, Up With People, a global leadership program for students from 18 to 29 years old.

A Universal Message.

“Approach the act of leadership as you’d approach an extreme sport: learn to love the fear and exhilaration that naturally comes with the territory.”

Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community, non-profits and education.

Steve’s Books

The Radical Leap Re-Energized

is an expansion and revitalization of The Radical Leap, which was named as one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time by Covert and Sattersten.

It’s a novel told in Steve Farber’s humorous, poignant, and original voice that takes the reader on a deep exploration of the qualities and practices of real, or Extreme Leadership, and how to apply them in daily life. Part One, The Radical Leap, explores the leadership elements of Love, Energy, Audacity, and Proof;

Part Two, The Radical Edge, takes the discussion deeper into innovation, personal clarity and guidelines for changing the world. It sets a new standard for what it means to really lead in today’s business world and beyond.

Steve Farber’s masterwork, The Radical Leap Re-Energized, is an inspired opus on what it means to be a leader of substance and significance. You’ll find yourself coming back to it again and again.” –Michael E. Ventling, Global CFO, Ernst & Young

Steve Farber leaps again. I was into it the first time. This time, I’m leaping with him!” –Chris Brogan, President Human Business Works

e, I’m leaping with him!” –Chris Brogan, President Human Business Works

Greater Than Yourself

Too many people assume the timeless principles of true leadership—of helping others achieve their full potential—don’t apply Monday through Friday during work hours or in any circumstance where a paycheck is involved.

In GREATER THAN YOURSELF, Steve Farber proves them wrong: in this powerful and inspiring story, Farber shows that the goal of a genuine leader is to help others—teammates, employees, and colleagues—become more capable, confident, and accomplished than they are themselves. Through the actions of a forward-thinking and extraordinarily successful CEO, Farber reveals the three keys to achieving this: Expand Yourself, Give Yourself, and Replicate Yourself.

Filled with actionable principles and innovative ideas, GREATER THAN YOURSELF is perhaps the most powerful message today’s business leaders can learn.

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