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pic EIPPY Awards The EIPPY Book Awards Extravaganza 2015 and Author 101 Oct 21st – 24th

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Cancer: From Tears to Triumph Goes International Besteller

Posted on September 8, 2015 | 6 comments

As a co-author on the #1 International Bestseller “Cancer: From Tears to Triumph”

I am extremely excited to announce that the book, which was released on September 3rd 2015, has hit #1 Bestseller in Canada, Australia and the United States, in the first week, making me a #1 International Bestseller co-author!!

Hello, I am JW Najarian and I am the founder and am the Editor and Chief of On Purpose Magazine. Yes, the magazine you are reading right now. I was offered the opportunity to write one of the chapters (chapter 8, Seeing Cancer As a Gift) by the main author Viki Winterton who I met via Rick Frishman co-founder of New York’s Morgan James Publishing.

Rick Frishman Rick has a couple of events every year called Author 101 University. Rick invites some of the most prominent and most diverse lineup of people in the publishing industry to help new and seasoned authors a way to get in front of the industry leaders and find out more about new ways of publishing and promoting their books. It is a great conference and I HIGHLY recommend any author or writer go to this event.

Viki Winterton

Anyway, I met Viki from Expert Insights and when she found out that I have stage 4 prostrate carcinoma, she kindly offered me a chapter to write in the book.

I was so happy as I know through Rick, that Viki has had a few number one books and I knew this was a chance to tell my story and that by getting in this potential bestseller I could reach a larger audience and hopefully help others with cancer handle this tough journey.

This book is full of stories from patients, survivors, health care professionals and family members of patients and the departed. It is the inspirational book on cancer that all patients, and their loved ones need to read to get through the rough times. Remember the family and friends of a patient go through much of the same pain, depression, anxiety and fear that the patient does. Not in the same way, but sometimes just as bad. I know of a couple of professionals that have lost patients they had gotten to know as very close friends and so even the professionals feel the pain and we all need hope. Cancer: From Tears to Triumph, gives that hope and so much more. For more info watch the video above.

When you finish your last radiation treatment at USC Norris Cancer Center you get to ring this bell. It seems silly, but you are so glad it is over that this bell can really choke you up.

I had found that even thought the treatments, the pain, the side effects from the drugs, the knowing your may only have a short time with your loved ones an having to tell people like your mother that you have a terminal disease is just no picnic, but that with the right attitude you can find blessings and gratitude in so many things and I really wanted to share that with others.

My cancer had moved from my prostate into the bone and I had some tumors boring into my spine. I had to have spine surgery to address the tumors and this is me with USC P.T. staff learning to walk correctly. I didn’t know I had it wrong all these years… 🙂

So many patients fall apart and it is hard not to have your pity party and why me days. In fact I would agree that someone in that position has every right to feel depressed, angry and just plain bad about bad news, but I have also found that in doing so, the patient puts themselves in a terrible place that if hard to get out of. I believe what you focus on expands and focusing on all the crap that comes with a terminal disease can kill you faster and harder that the disease itself.

If you have cancer or know of someone that does, you need to get this book for yourself or your friend or family member. The only positive way through the storm is with hope and inspiration and this book is full of stories by survivors and others like myself.

Here is the official press release:

Cancer: From Tears to Triumph—Essential Secrets on Achieving Purpose, Passion and Creative Healing

Cancer is a Global Epidemic! Global cancer cases are predicted to reach 26.4 million a year by 2030. In 2013, there were over 7.5 Million. (State of Oncology 2013 Report)

Got Cancer? There is hope!

Cancer can be detected early, and may be preventable and treatable. Those whose lives have been touched by Cancer are in the ultimate position to spread their stories of challenge, hope, and inspiration to the world!

In the new bestseller, Cancer: From Tears to Triumph from Expert i Insights Publishing, readers will feel inspiration wash over them as they read these amazing stories from across the globe, filled with hope and wisdom that can be used to overcome obstacles and achieve lasting peace, happiness and fulfillment in life.

Stories of struggle, hardship, and triumph are tremendously important because they can motivate others to keep going even when it feels like the weight of the world is on their shoulders. True stories that speak of courage and persistence help people recognize their own power and open their eyes to possibilities so they can do what it takes to change their lives forever.

“The most important thing someone touched by cancer can do is to share their experience with the world and bring hope to others facing this challenge. This book is dedicated to those who share their stories in service to others.” ~Viki Winterton, Publisher

Every life holds an inspirational story and everyone has the power to inspire others. Cancer: From Tears To Triumph is a priceless guide that will show readers the way to live by choice…not by chance.

A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, helping families of children with Cancer.

This year the EIPPY Awards, Extravaganza 2015 and Author 101 are being held at the same venue on the same dates. More like the EIPPY Awards are on the 21st of October and Author 101 will be held in the same venue the 22nd through the 24th. If you want to find out how to publish a book and get it to bestseller status or increase the sales of your current books then this is the opportunity of a lifetime.

I will be receiving an award for my part in writing chapter 8 of “Cancer: From Tears to Triumph”, at the EIPPY Awards on the 21st so I hope to meet you there. I will also be at Author 101, as I have for the last five years! I never miss Author 101. After years of attending a plethora of conferences, it is the last conference I still attend. It is that good.

SPECIAL EVENTS TICKETS

You can get tickets to the whole event by going to http://expertinsightspublishing.com/Extravaganza2015.html

You can also just sign up for Author 101 by itself. I believe there is still time to get the earlybird special which is buy one ticket and get in a friend for free. To check this out go to http://www.webmarketingmagic.com/app/?af=1392722

Expert Insights

Working with Viki Winterton and her staff was an incredible delight. They made it easy to tell my story and helped with every step of the process. They are true professionals and they not only know what they are doing, but they do it with kindness and the most compassionate support I have had the pleasure of receiving in some time.

If you want to write a book, have written a book or just need help on the with publishing and promotions, Expert Insights Publishing is the real deal and they have helped so many authors get through the process and they have worked with some of the great authors and thought leaders of our time and have, with their books, helped countless individuals with uplifting, inspiring and educations books that are full of great information, stories and more.

Find out more at the Expert Insights Publishing Website

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4th of July 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 | 5 comments

4th of July This is an important date for us all. The world seems to be falling apart around us as times are tough all over the world, but the United States still stands for freedom for so many around the world.

Here are the words inscribed on the Liberty Bell: Leviticus 25:10 and it reads,

“Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all inhabitants thereof.”

I have learned so much in the past two years. As I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer I a couple of years back, I was forced to think clearly about my life, what it has meant and what it could still mean.

Looking back I was ready to see my failures and deal with my regrets only to find that I had more blessings than I thought. I thought I was picked on in school, but I was building character and learning how to deal with how tough and sometimes ugly people can be.

I thought that the trouble I had in school with ADHD and other issues was a curse to remind me what a loser I was, but it was the kick I needed to prove to myself I could do whatever I set my mind to and although I am really bad at math, I became a math tutor in electronics engineering school and made it through. I do have to admit that my teaching did not stay with me and I still suck at math, but I got my degree and worked in the tech fields I wanted to.

I thought that my sucking at learning the guitar was all about my lack of talent. Instead I found out as I was forced to join a band and play publicly, that I did not suck at guitar as much as I was too wrapped up in getting high and partying to really devote the time to playing. Being on stage made me a much better player as I had to practice so I didn’t look like a complete fool onstage.

Learning that I was lazy and just wanted to party made me want to stop partying and start getting serious about my future. This pulled me out of a serious depression and lead me to do some wonderful things in my life for myself and a few others.

I thought my abuse and misuse of drugs in my youth was a weakness that would devour me, but instead it helped me find my weakest self and it empowered me to find my stronger self and armed me with the insight and the courage to help others going down similar paths. I am not perfect, but I am stronger and more courageous that I ever thought I was.

I met people I looked up to and then saw some of them fall and I thought what chance do I have if that person fell, but what I learned is that no one is immune to tragedy or to failure and that failure is what leads to success. So I learned that I am no less or more a success or failure than I believe I am or allow myself to be.

I thought that my diagnosis would send me into a deep depression, but found that it not send me into a why me; pity party mess, but instead I ended up being around other patients that were in much worse shape than me. I looked at the world and what was going on overseas and saw that so many people and their families are in such a worse place than me. I live in southern California for gosh sake. Not so tough a place to be.

No I had to find the place in myself where I allow myself the knowledge that life is full of tragedy, but from our greatest tragedies come our most incredible gifts. I know that I have to acknowledge the dark and fear, but that I have to focus on the gifts in the darkness. I know that I have to find the blessings in all things and be grateful everyday for my life has been so truly blessed.

I thought that I couldn’t help others until I learned how to help myself, but instead I learned that helping others and putting others ahead of myself, without expectation of a return, opened me up to see the good in others and to be more grateful for what I had.

Take this time to remember everyone that gave or fought for our freedoms and also take a moment to remember what this freedom has made you grateful for. Is it our children growing up with fresh water, food, free education, the freedom to say and think what they want? Is it the fact that they live in a country that has the ability to help other countries and people also try and attain the gifts of free will.

I was in the Navy so I could grow up, see the world and get my college paid for, but instead I got the chance to meet with a group of people that were there for each other, brothers helping brothers all to protect us and others around the world from tyranny and slavery. I am proud of my time in the military and even more proud of the men I served with.

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Memorial Day 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 | 6 comments

Memorial Day 2015

jw with color walk for warriors color guard

Me with the honor guard from New Directions at the VA Center in Santa Monica, CA

Recently I stopped by a bar to see an old friend from high school. We sat at the bar to catch up and reminisce about the old days. He had stayed in the town I had grown up in, Lake Tahoe, and I had left to join the Navy.

We got into a conversation about vets and he made the remark that he didn’t get why everyone made such a big deal about vets or soldiers as they had signed up for a job and were doing it. Why did they need extra stuff or why did we see them as heroes for doing their job? Arrrrghh!

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2722956/

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Is Alcohol More Dangerous Than Heroin, Cocaine, Meth or Marijuana?

Posted on March 9, 2015 | 2 comments

What is the most dangerous, most addictive, least healthful controlled substance you can take?

I always say…. Stop telling me what is bad for me and tell me on a list of one to one thousand tell me which is the worst and I will at least stay away from the top 3 or 5 depending…. I don’t have the time or want to focus on what the 400th worst thing is for me…. Everything over moderation will kill you including water and air.

I have seen two other studies this week that show that regular cannabis is not dangerous to drivers and although it shows in studies that it can impair certain functions you need to drive, it does not, in the studies conducted show the same issues with real driving tests!!??

The belief is that when you are drunk and driving you overestimate your ability to do well and thus you do stupid stuff and crash, but cannabis users usually overestimate how impaired they are and are extremely careful and use other techniques to make sure they are not doing stupid things and crashing so the studies continue to show no increase in accidents with smokers of cannabis while driving.

Add alcohol to the mix and the cannabis smoker is just as susceptible to an accident as any other drunk.

Here is another study list of most harmful to least harmful

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20101101/alcohol-more-harmful-than-crack-or-heroin

This study shows that you are not likely to become addicted to most drugs you try unless you try them intravenously or your trying cigarettes.

http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2012/08/whats-the-most-addictive-drug/

Remember none of these figures show black and white answers. Obviously more people drink alcohol that do heroin so you will have more (25% of vehicle deaths are attributed to alcohol consumption) alcohol related deaths. Drinking hard liqueur vs beer or wine might have different issues. Alcohol for example shows some positive health effects if taken in moderation. So you have to do research on the research to make sure you know if you are in harms way or not.

We have believed the big lies we have been told forever. It is time to start questioning everything, not as a cynic, but as a concerned citizen that is through believing the media which continues to subvert the truth allowing a failing war on drugs to fill our prisons to capacities that are not seen in any other part of the world, except Seychelles. Yes the U.S. is the number 2 winner in how many people per capita, we incarcerate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_incarceration_rate

Drug addiction is no joke and not good for the addicted or our society. This story is just to point out the facts at hand so we can work out the issues with the best possible information at hand, not with outdated anecdotal information based on fear and corporate greed.

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Got What it Takes To Be A Shark Tank Winner?

Posted on March 4, 2015 | Leave a comment

The Startup Toolbox Presents

Conversations with Shark Tank Winners

Tuesday, March 10^th, @ 6:30 p.m. Reserve Your Seat Today!

Think you have what it takes to make it on Shark Tank? Ever wanted to know what it takes to get onto the show? What happens to the winners after they get the funding from a Shark? What’s it like to become business partners with a multimillionaire/billionaire?

pic CSTW Shelly Ehler contestant pic cstw Dr Edna Ma contestant Join us for an unscripted, fun, conversation and Q&A session with not-one- but TWO Shark Tank winners- Entrepreneur / Inventor of the ShowNo Towel- Shelly Ehler and Dr. Edna Ma of BareEase as they come and share their experience Before, During and After appearing on Shark Tank.

Don’t miss out. Go to Eventbrite and Reserve Your Seat Today!

In this open panel discussion we will cover:

The most important part of your financial model
How to develop and test your Business Funding Pitch
How well you should be prepared before going on the show
What to expect from a Shark after the being on the Shark Tank
Many useful tips on Business Funding, Business Development and much more.

pic CSTW meeting

Panel Facilitator: Rey Ybarra

Rey Ybarra is a speaker, interactive reality TV creator and author of the book Conversations With Shark Tank Winners. Rey is an interactive reality TV creator and talk show host with over 18 plus years’ experience. He frequently lectures about pitching your business for funding, and hosts live presentations for entrepreneurs, business owners and colleges.

Edna Ma, MD

A woman of the world, Dr. Edna Ma has devoted her career to pain management. She is a practicing, board certified anesthesiologist, working both in academic and private hospitals in Los Angeles.

Dr Ma received her B.S. degree in biology and her M.D. degree from the University of Colorado, and completed her residency training at UCLA’s Department of Anesthesiology.

As an entrepreneur, Dr. Edna launched BareEASE, a prep kit that numbs the skin before bikini waxing or laser. BareEASE, with its patented formula, is now addressing some of the everyday pains women encounter with beauty procedures. Dr. Edna challenged her own pain threshold in the wild as a contestant on the hit reality TV show “Survivor: South Pacific.” BareEASE was featured on the popular show SHARK TANK.

She’s able to juggle all of these roles and enjoy her “tiger mom” responsibilities of raising children with the help of her supportive husband.

Shelly Ehler

Shelly Ehler is an inspiring entrepreneur who took a simple idea, believed it with all her heart and made it come to life! She is the inventor of the ShowNo towel and was featured on ABC’s Emmy nominated reality show, Shark Tank.

Shelly had three “Sharks” fighting over her and is the only entrepreneur in the show’s history to ever leave with a check in her hand. Her towel has also been featured on The Today Show, The View and Good Morning America.

Shelly’s story of overcoming challenges and following the voice of her heart is truly inspiring. Her motto is, “Dream it, Believe it, Let it Go.”

She believes anything is possible when you follow your heart in faith. She is a wife and mother of two young boys and lives in Ventura County, California.

About The Startup Toolbox

The Startup Toolbox is a bi-weekly business roundtable/networking and referral group which offers a forum for entrepreneurs at any stage of their business to come out and informally discuss ideas or challenges within their business and to gain some relevant and timely insight and connections that can be used to build their businesses and make their businesses grow. The group is for those who are serious about learning, sharing and growing their business while contributing to the development of others. Come out and be a part of the learning and fun!

Contact: David Oshima– David@kleverdog.com 323-924-8463 x3

RSVP at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-shark-tank-winners-tickets-15643743859

Meet at:

Kleverdog Coworking
418 Bamboo Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90018

Cost:

$20 per person. Tickets for the event are available on Eventbrite. Each attendee will receive a downloadable copy of Rey’s book, Conversations with Shark Tank Winners. Snacks and beverages provided by our sponsor, Integrated Corporate Solutions.

As I have attended Conversations with Shark Tank Winners before; I can highly recommend this live Q&A with real Shark Tank Contestant Winners.

No Gurus! Just real business people that have taken their product on the show and won. This is the best way to find out what someone needs to do get their product market and investor ready. – JW

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Mothers Day Style Alert by Daniel K Jewelry

Posted on February 18, 2015 | Leave a comment

Charming Allure by DANI by Daniel K

Mothers are deserving of honor every day of the year, not simply on Mother’s Day. Express your love and celebrate her feminine charms with the gift of DANI by Daniel K jewelry.

DANI by Daniel K’s trunk show exclusive charm bracelet is fashioned in sparkling sterling silver and the finest simulated diamonds, crafted with the precision fine jewelry techniques for which Daniel Koren is Continue reading →

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Announcing the 25th Annual Night of 100 Stars

Posted on February 18, 2015 | Leave a comment

25th Annual Night of 100 Stars

The Norby Walters 25th Annual Night of 100 Stars Awards Viewing Gala

February 22nd at the famous Beverly Hilton Hotel’s International Ballroom

Celebrating the 87th Annual Awards and the Walters Family 5 Oscar Nominations for WHIPLASH.

I have worked at or covered this event for over 4 years. It is the hottest night and the biggest red carpet, except for the Oscars themselves. Oscar night is special in Hollywood and Beverly Hills as all the stars that do not go to the Oscars come out to the viewing parties.

Norby Walters viewing party started as a card game and grew into a phenomena. It is my pleasure to be invited back again this year to cover the top star interviews for On Purpose Magazine – JW

Announcing The Norby Walters 25th ANNUAL
NIGHT OF 100 STARS AWARDS VIEWING GALA

Celebrating the 87th Annual Awards and the Walters Family 5 Oscar Nominations for WHIPLASH

Beverly Hilton Hotel’s International Ballroom

Los Angeles – On Oscar® Sunday February 22nd, the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel will provide you this new venue for the arrival of approximately 150-200 film and TV stars who will attend the hottest celebrity Awards party in town with even bigger names than last year.

The 25th Annual Night of 100 Stars Black Tie Dinner Viewing Gala
Promo Video (Previous Years) Foxnews.com

Norby Walters, veteran music agent/producer, reprises his role as Dinner Chairman. Joining us again as Executive Producer of this event is billionaire clothing designer/manufacturer Peter Nygard, Founder and Chairman of Nygard International.

NYGARD INTERNATIONAL – http://corporate.nygard.com/larger-than-life/

Norby Walters, Party Host, and Peter Nygard, Party Title Sponsor/Co-Producer and his personal fashion727 Jet

The formal sit-down dinner viewing party has always included past Oscar winners and nominees who will return to pay tribute to this year’s favorite Award nominees including the Walters family’s 5 Oscar nominations for WHIPLASH (Bold Films). Stars and their guests will be dressed to the nines in Formal fashions represented by the nations finest design houses. Various ‘fashion police’ reporters will line the red carpet doing live and taped reports.

The media has always rated the Night of 100 Stars as one of the top Award parties. The Daily News rated this party as “…the number one Oscar party, just for the sheer number of celebrities attending…”. ABC’s Good Morning America covers this party from inside and said. ” Voting Academy members flock to the Night of 100 Stars and we are here tonight with many former Oscar and Golden Globe winners. Is this an Oscar party or the Golden Globes?” The Jimmy Kimmel Show tapes segments here for the show and said, ” …a wild party with mostly celebrities and they are everywhere you look..and they have the most beautiful girls”. The Hollywood Reporter says, ” Numerous former Academy Award winners and nominees turned out Sunday during the Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala..including (150 stars) Richard Dreyfuss, Martin Landau, Chevy Chase, Fred Willard, James Cromwell, Ron Perlman, Renee Taylor, Jason Ritter, and so many more.”

Last year over 250 + media outlets from the U.S. and nearly 50 International news outlets covered the Night of 100 Stars at our 300Ft. carpet media wall Step & Repeat.

Covered each year as an official KABC Awards Viewing Party.

The Night of 100 Stars Oscar Party is the first to ever stream a live show worldwide starting 10 years ago when announced by the Hollywood Reporter’s Paul Bond in a special Oscar party edition. Current years live streaming show was worldwide broadcast streamed on FoxNews.com/ Beverly Hills Courier TV and Fashion TV.

pic night 100 stars - Bo Derek John Corbett Chris McDonald and Norby Walters

Stars attending last year and RSVPs for this year include:

Lukas Haas, Cloris Leachman, Ryan O’Neil, Lee Majors, Mark Steines (ET+Hallmark), Laura Dern, Steve Collins, Common, Jack McGee (Gangster Squad), Tom Sizemore, David Baldwin, J.K. Simmons, Anne Heche, Melissa Leo, Nadine Valazquez (FLIGHT), Ron Perlman, John Heard, Vincent Pastore, Billy Burke(Twilight), Tony Danza, Ed Begley Jr., pic Night of 100 stars Norby Sheryl Lee Ralph Jon Voight Frankie Valli best Peter Facinelli (Twilight), Arielle Kebbel, LeeAnn Rimes, Kevin McKidd (Grey’s Anatomy), NFL’s Terrell Owens, Kenny (Babyface) Edmonds, Maggie Lawson (Psych), James Tupper, Jennie Garth, Dianne Ladd, Garry Marshall, Marisol Nichols, Richard Dreyfuss, James Pickens, Bethany Joy Lenz(One Tree Hill), Michael Nouri, Bruce Boxleitner, Armand Assante, Sean Patrick Flannery, Bo Derek, Estella Warren, Lena Headey, Kristanna Loken, John Corbett, Joe Pantoliano, Dolph Lundgren, Shirley Jones, Marty Ingels( New Girl), Tia Carrere, Robert Carradine, Annie Wersching(star of “24”), Richard Grieco, Bryan Cranston, John Ratzenberger, Autumn Reeser, Missi Pyle (The Artist), James Pickens, Nicholle Tom, Patrick Warburton, Michelle Lee, Diane Baker, Gloria Allred , Jackie Johnson ( CBS on air personality and top 10 US weather girl) , Sean Astin, Krista Allen, Ed Asner, Jason Alexander, Powers Boothe, Daniel Baldwin, Maggie-Q (Nikita), Jermaine Jackson, CCH Pounder, Timothy Busfield, Renee Taylor, Joe Bologna, Susan Blakely, Keith Carradine, David Hasselhoff, James Cromwell (The Artist), Stephen Collins, Michael Chiklis, Joanna Cassidy, Kevin Dillon, Traci Lords, Lolita Davidovich, Robert Davi, Bruce Davison, Lou & Carla Ferrigno, Frances Fisher, Lorraine Toussaint, Dave Foley, Jon Favreau, Joely Fisher, Robert Forster, Jeff Garlin, Judd Nelson, Barry Newman, James Darren, Carla Gugino, Lou Gossett Jr., Dennis Haysbert, Dule Hill, Cheryl Hines, Monty Hall, Harry Hamlin, Marilu Henner, Ken Howard, Traci Lords, Richard Karn, Martin Landau, Vincent Spano, Ron Livingston, Hal Linden, Richard Lewis, Sharon Lawrence, Michael Lerner, Matthew Modine, Chris McDonald, Camryn Manheim, Dylan McDermott, Jesse Metcalfe, Ming-Na, Kevin Nealon, Danielle Panabaker, Kevin Pollak, Stefanie Powers, Michelle Phillips, Lou Diamond Phillips, Freddie Rodriguez, Jason Ritter, Brenda Dickson (Young & Restless)Brande Roderick, Adam Rodriguez, Jenna Jameson, Pat Richardson, Courtney Stodden(Big Brother /Couples Therapy), Doug Hutchinson(The Green Mile), Fred Savage, John Schneider, Bai Ling, Tony Shaloub(Monk), Kevin Sorbo, Rob Schneider, Amber Tamblyn, Mimi Rogers, Jennifer Tilly, Regina Taylor(The UNIT), Sharon Gless(Burn Notice), Gary Busey, also the GEICO Caveman, Lorraine Toussaint(Body of Proof) Director-John Singleton, Kim Delaney, Emmanuelle Chriqui (Entourage), Hill Harper(CSI NY), Adrienne Maloof (Beverly Hills Housewives),Oksana Grigorieva(singer,Mel Gibson’s Ex),Madeline Zima(Californication), Julian McMahon(Charmed), c. Thomas Howell(Amazing Spiderman, Ron Masak(Murder She Wrote, Estella Warren (Planet of the Apes), Englebert Humperdink, and over 100 more. ( Updates to follow as RSVP’s arrive)

Jimmy Kimmel said, ” The Night of 100 Stars has the most beautiful girls.” (Jimmy Kimmel Show ABC)

Over the years, along with the other 100 stars attending, approximately 30 to 40 Academy Award Winners and Nominees attend including:

Jamie Foxx, Peter Fonda, Jon Voight, Danny Aiello, Jennifer Tilly, Linda Blair, Michael Lerner, Sally Kirkland, Gary Busey, Bruce Davison, Richard Dreyfuss, Cathy Moriarty, Kathleen Quinlan, Eric Roberts, Robert Forster, Diane Ladd, Caroll Baker, Rip Torn, Dean Stockwell, , Theodore Bikel, Don Murray, William H. Macy, Samantha Eggar, Glynis Johns, Terry Moore, Burt Young, George Chakiris, James Cromwell, Shirley Jones, Martin Landau, David Paymer, Robert Loggia, Renee Taylor, Joe Bologna, Brenda Vaccaro, Shirley Knight, Stuart Whitman, Seymour Cassel, Lesley Ann Warren, Russ Tamblyn, Sally Kellerman and the late Mickey Rooney.

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Wheelchair Solutions is Making Ordinary Wheelchairs, Walkers and Slings More Functional and Cool Looking

Posted on August 4, 2014 | 2 comments

Kathy Mondotte is Making Wheelchairs and Walkers Fashionable with Wheelchair Solutions

In this Audio Interview of Kathy Mondotte, Founder of Wheelchair Solutions, we hear her inspiring story how she survived a crushing blow to the spine which had her in a wheelchair for 13 months and how she is making a difference with products that make wheelchairs, walkers and slings, sexy, cool and fashionable.

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Texas Farm Girl Rebecca Crownover with Billy Dawson

Posted on August 3, 2014 | Leave a comment

Rebecca Crownover and her new children’s book “Texas Farm Girl”

Teaches kids about what farms, farmers and the farming community are really like.

Rebecca Crownover is best known for her first well received, children’s book “My Daddy is in Heaven with Jesus“.

In this new children’s book she tells the story of this Texas farm girl working with her father who teaches her about farming and the story of the challenges they endure and despite the difficulties, how much they love what the do.

This is my audio interview with Rebecca about her book and Rising country star Billy Dawson about his new song “Texas Farm Girl” that he shot on Rebecca’s farm and in their hometown of Sunray, Texas. Yes the video is included…. Continue reading →

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Raising Minimum Wage Plus Obamacare Equals Disaster

Posted on July 20, 2014 | 2 comments

Affordable Care Act Expert Consultant Minda Wilson Esq. Raising Minimum Wage Plus Obamacare Equals Disaster

In this audio interview with Minda Wilson, she explains how raising the minimum wage will have disastrous effects on the people it helps the most; the working poor.

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Economist Ilya Kuntsevich The World’s Economic Formulas Don’t Work

Posted on July 20, 2014 | Leave a comment

In Economic Equilibrium: Geomtry of Economics Ilya Kuntsevich Argues that all the current economic formulas are flawed and need to be rewritten using Geometry.

What’s wrong with the economic system if it breaks down now and then?
Should the modern economic theories, accounting principles, and financial models be relied upon going forward?
Could we devise an alternative economic system, which would be whole and sustainable, and allow a crisis-like proof pace of economics?
Could we design and build more intelligent tools and models in order to see the big picture and avoid future crises?

These are the questions tackled in Economical Equilibrium: Geometry of Economics by Ilya Vladimirovich Kuntsevich.

In this audio Interview Ilya talks about his book his ideas and how we can change the system to avoid crashes and financial ruin around the world.

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Posted in Audio Podcast, Business, Education, Finance, Interview, iTunes

Tagged audio, author, book, business, devon Blaine, economic equilibrium, economics, economist, formula, geometry, ilya kuntsevich, interview, jw najarian, standard model, writer

Kevin Sorbo Supports Better Education for Kids and New Movie Alongside Night

Posted on July 19, 2014 | Leave a comment

Kevin Sorbo about The Movie Alongside Night and Giving Kids a Better Education

Kevin Sorbo, known for shows and movies like as Hercules, Andromeda, Meet the Spartans and Soul Surfer. Recently he starred in the movie Alongside Night. He plays an award winning world economist that along with his son take to the job of saving the country with a government that has run amok.

In this video interview On Purpose Magazine talks to Kevin about this role and his work with World Fit for Kids. Continue reading →

Posted in Cause, Entertainment, Event, Interview, Kids, Movie, Video Podcast

Tagged Afterschool alliance, alongside night, beverly hills, cause, celebrity, Charity, events, Giving, hollywood, interview, jw najarian, kevin sorbo, movie, video, world fit for kids

Nichelle Nichols Supports Kids and New Movie Alongside Night

Posted on July 17, 2014 | 3 comments

Nichelle Nichols, best known for Lt. Uhura on Star Trek Came out to support The Movie Alongside Night

Nichelle Nichols, Actress, Singer, Producer, best known for her part as Lt. Uhura on the original Star Trek and the first movies, came out to The movie Alongside Night starring Kevin Sorbo as she was in J. Neil Shulman’s award winning movie Lady Magdalene’s.

Nichelle also wanted to support the Alongside Night sci-fi stars in this film, including Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager), Garrett Wang (Star Trek: Voyager), Jake Busey (Starship Troopers) and Actor/Author/Director J Neil Schulman wrote an episode for The Twilight Zone TV Series. Continue reading →

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Tagged alongside night, beverly hills, cause, celebrity, events, Giving, hollywood, interview, jw najarian, lt uhura, music, nichelle nichols, singer, star trek, stefano langone, su2c, video

LAVA’s 30th Anniversary Meeting at Skirball Center

Posted on July 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) Has their 30th Anniversary Meeting.

Since 1985 the Los Angeles Venture Association has been providing forums where entrepreneurs and executives of start-up, emerging growth and late stage venture funded companies actively meet and learn from fellow executives, investors, bankers, financial advisors and other providers of professional services.

This is their 30th year and they are still going strong. Many of the past presidents were at the meeting and talked about their time as president and the Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Podcast, Business, Finance, Interview, Investment, iTunes

Tagged business, devon Blaine, funding, jw najarian, lava, leonard lanzi, los angeles venture association, networking group, raise money, venture capital

Stefano Langone’s New Song Yes to Life

Posted on July 13, 2014 | Leave a comment

Stefano Langone talks to us about his support for Stand Up For Cancer

Stefano Langone talks to us about his support for cancer research Plus we look at stefano’s new video Yes to Life and my favorite I’m on a Roll
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I caught Stefano Langone at the GBK Celebrity Gifting Suite for the American Music Awards. Stefano was a wonderful interview, mainly because I forgot to turn on RECORD for our interview and though he was really busy, he re-recorded the whole interview for me.

I received a tweet from Stefano to update my story cause my story was getting old. So here you go Stefano. I do not have an updated interview, but I do have the new video of Yes to Love to share with everyone. If you get a chance also listen to On a Roll. I really like that one.

Stefano talks about his support of the environment and cancer research especially Stand Up 2 Cancer which is a great organization. – JW

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Stefano Langone

From Wikipedia

Langone was born on February 27, 1989 in Bellevue, Washington to Carrie and Ernie Langone.^[1] He is half Spanish and half Italian.^[2] His father works as a career advisor at The Art Institute of Seattle and is also a singer and musician.^[1]^[3] Langone has been singing and playing the piano since childhood. He attended Emerald Park Elementary School, Meridian Junior High, and Kentwood High School, as well as Bellevue College, where he was given a full ride scholarship.^[4] He performed with Bellevue College’s ‘Celebration!’ vocal jazz ensemble while he was a student there.^[5]

On May 28, 2009, he was involved in a near-fatal accident after being hit by a drunk driver.^[6] The accident resulted in two broken arms, a fractured pelvis, and other serious injuries. In addition, Langone had to re-learn to walk and has extensive scarring as a result of the accident.^[7]

Post Idol

Following his elimination, Langone appeared on several talk shows. He appeared on Live with Regis and Kelly on April 25, 2011, as well as The Today Show on April 26, 2011. In addition, Langone appeared on The Rachael Ray Show along with Paul McDonald and Pia Toscano on May 25, 2011.^[10]

The following summer, Langone toured with the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2011, which began in West Valley City, Utah on July 6, 2011 and ended in Manila, Philippines on September 21, 2011.

On September 24, 2011, Langone sang the National Anthem at the Western Hockey League game opener between the Seattle Thunderbirds and Portland Winterhawks. On September 26, 2011, Langone and James Durbin appeared on Dr. Drew‘s “Lifechangers” TV Talk show.

As of October 9, 2011, Langone has officially moved to Los Angeles to begin a music career. Langone is currently being managed by 19 Entertainment.^[11]

While recording for his upcoming debut album, Langone has performed at several events. On October 15, 2011, Langone performed at Eva Longoria’s Charity Padres El Cancer in Las Vegas.^[12] On November 24, 2011, Langone performed at the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. On December 4, 2011, Langone performed at Trevor Live, an event benefiting The Trevor Project.

Stefano’s New Song

Yes To Love

Check out Stefano’s newest song on Amazon or Itunes or go to Vevo to watch the video or…..

Stand Up To Cancer

Since our launch in 2008, we’ve been amazed by the outpouring of generosity and hope from the ever-growing SU2C community. You’ve shared your stories. You’ve launched stars in honor of loved ones. You’ve sent letters to Congress. You’ve spread the word to friends and family. You joined us for our second, commercial-free telecast on September 10, 2010 and, most importantly, pledged over $80 million to accelerate ground-breaking research and bring new treatments to patients as quickly as possible.

We’ve all come together — from patients to clinicians, from advocates to lawmakers, from children to teenagers to parents and parents of parents — in support of one cause: finding a cure for cancer. We can’t thank you enough for making Stand Up To Cancer what it is today. This is where the end of cancer begins

To learn more about the people behind SU2C, visit the links below.

SU2C Scientific Dream Teams
SU2C Innovative Research Grants
Scientific Advisory Committee
Management Committee
Advocate Advisory Council
American Association for Cancer Research

Co-Founders
Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF)
SU2C Team
Why We’re Different
The Science

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Thanks to GBK Productions – Gavin and his great staff. As always you host the best.

Posted in Event, Interview, Music, Video Podcast

Tagged american idol, American Music Awards, cause, celebrity, events, GBK, gbk productions, Giving, hollywood, interview, jw najarian, music, singer, stand up to cancer, stefano langone, su2c, video

Ken Kragen on How to Get Buzz on a Project and How to See Failures as Opportunities

Posted on July 12, 2014 | Leave a comment

Ken Kragen famed Hollywood Star Manager, Producer, Author, Non-Profit Consultant and Philanthropic Activist

Goes into detail on his theory of 3’s to get people excited about a project, song, star or whatever. He talks about how he believes he was successful at managing some of the biggest names in the recording industry and producing two of the most iconic inspiring charity drives of our time and being successful more often than not. He also talked about how he even made his failures into successes.

Ken Kragen visited a Viridian Energy meeting to learn more about renewable, sustainable, green alternative energies. Ken highly supports the use of these vital, efficient and often less expensive forms of energy for the commercial and residential energy user.

In this video interview Ken also spoke about the hilarious and inspiring behind the scenes stories at the We Are the World recording, about putting together Hands Across America, about the class he teaches at UCLA about music and business success and much more. Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Cause, Environmental, Interview, Promotional, Rainforest, Technology, Video Podcast

Tagged alternative, Energy, environmental, green, hands across america, ken kragen, kenny rogers, lionel richie, michael jackson, natural gas, renewable, solar, sustainable, viridian, we are the world, wind

Carole Krechman Peace In The Streets Global Film Festival

Posted on July 7, 2014 | Leave a comment

Carole Krechman has built hotels in China, owned and operated the Ice Capades Skating Rinks, worked with United Nations world leaders, is the recipient of the Encore Purpose Prize, she was managing director of a capital development firm raising over $250 million for various new media clients and now she has started CV Studios Entertainment.

Carole Kreshman has worked with world leaders and run very large successful enterprises. She has also endured the loss of a child and had to go bankrupt at one time. One thing is clear when you speak with her, is that she has a sense of humor, she is very smart and and she cares deeply about our children and world peace and is not waiting for someone else to do something about it.

On Purpose Magazine’s JW Najarian got a chance for a one on one audio conversation you won’t want to miss. We talk about how can a women or anyone, for that matter find success and how she her studio and it’s sponsors are helping aspiring filmmakers and the filmmakers of tomorrow find opportunities.
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Tagged alternative, cami boehme, Energy, environmental, green, natural gas, renewable, solar, sustainable, viridian, wind

Happy 4th of July – Fun Declaration of Independence Facts

Posted on July 5, 2014 | 2 comments

Happy Fourth of July….

It is the day we celebrate our independence with the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

There is some debate and mystery to when the actual document was signed as far as we know the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia on the 1st of July, and voted in favor of independence and then after many rewrites, the agreed upon document was written and signed by a few of the signers, then a few were printed, on July the fourth of 1776.

Several copies were printed on the 5th of July and were sent out to the 13 colonies, local officials and to the troops.

There is quite a bit of debate about exactly when everyone signed. All the signatures of the Declaration of Independence we now have were put on the document from the 4th of July and many on the 19th and then more after August 2nd of 1776.

Origins of this information and more interesting information can be found at these various sites:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence

http://www.education.com/question/date-declaration-independence-signed

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Tagged fourth of july, independence day 4th of july, signing, the declaration of independence

Cami Boehme Viridian Engergy Exec on Green Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Posted on July 1, 2014 | Leave a comment

Cami Boehme, Executive from Viridian Energy on Green, Renewable and Sustainable Energy.

Viridian Energy supplies electricity, gas, solar and wind power that help reduce commercial and residential carbon footprints, can save money and can give energy independence and sustainability to it’s clients.

We get a chance to speak with Cami Boehme, their Chief Strategy Officer and we go into some detail about all the different technologies and which ones may be best suited to your situation and needs. Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Podcast, Business, Cause, Environmental, Interview, iTunes, Rainforest, Technology

Tagged alternative, cami boehme, Energy, environmental, green, natural gas, renewable, solar, sustainable, viridian, wind

Michelle Patterson Interviews Immaculee Ilibagiza at the California Women’s Conference

Posted on June 26, 2014 | Leave a comment

Michelle Patterson President of California Women’s Conference Interviews Genocide Survivor Immaculee Ilibagiza.

Michelle Patterson President and CEO of Women Network LLC, and now the president of the well known California Women’s Conference continuing it’s 28 year tradition as the nation’s preeminent conference for women, sits down with Immaculee Ilibagiza speaker and NY Times Bestselling author of the book “Left To Tell“, the story of her surviving and finding God and faith after surviving the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

ArtQuench Welcomes Barbara Rudolph To The Family! – Art Quench Magazine.

Posted in Authors, Cause, Education, Entertainment, Event, Health and Wellness, Interview, Personal Development, Video Podcast, Women

Tagged california womens conference, entertainment, forgiveness, genocide, immaculee ilibagiza, interview, killing, love, michelle patterson, rwanda, survival, trust, video, women in business, women network, women's conference

ArtQuench Welcomes Barbara Rudolph To The Family! – Art Quench Magazine

Posted on June 25, 2014 | Leave a comment

On Purpose Magazine Congratulates Barbara Rudolph for Winning ArtQuench Gallery’s Art Contest

Re-blogged June 24, 2014 by ArtQuench

ArtQuench Gallery

Announces Barbara Rudolph

The Winner of the AQG Juried International

OPEN THEME Art Competition

Barbara has won one year of representation with AQG.

View Barbara’s profile page.

Support this artist and share this post!

Why The Birds?

Imagine a little bird sitting on top of an antique typewriter, a classic book, or an Amati violin.

How can a painting tell a story through an unusual combination of objects that invoke a fond memory with appeal? When people look at my current series of oil paintings, they often ask “Why the birds?”

Read the whole story and see more incredible art from Barbara Rudolph

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Samantha Harris Reveals Her Cancer Has Spread

Posted on June 24, 2014 | 1 comment

Samantha Harris Reveals Her Cancer Has Spread

Repost from Newsmax Friday, 20 Jun 2014 05:15 PM

Samantha Harris has revealed that her doctors have determined her breast cancer has spread. The former Dancing with the Stars co-host told People her doctors informed her they had to remove her lymph nodes while performing a double mastectomy.

“When I came to in recovery, my surgeon was standing over me with a look of sadness and told me that he had to take out all of my lymph nodes,” said Harris, who underwent surgery in late May after being diagnosed with breast cancer.While in the operating room, doctors discovered the cancer had spread beyond her breasts and were forced to do further testing.

To Read More of this Story and the Latest Breaking News from Newsmax.com Samantha Harris Reveals Her Cancer Has Spread.

First our hearts and prayers go out to Samantha and her family. This is not easy news to hear, but it sounds like she is making the best of it all.

As a stage 4 cancer patient myself, I can tell you that keeping a good attitude is the best medicine. It is best to have an attitude of gratitude as often as you can and to remember that no matter how bad it might get, there is always someone suffering more than you.

I got the honor or interviewing Samantha in 2012 at a GBK event for the Oscars.

I remember being so excited and nervous. Samantha was known for interviewing A+ Celebrities and some of the most famous people around the world. Would she judge me?

She was so down to earth and lovely. She was so easy and fun to talk with. See my original interview with her at http://onpurposemagazine.com/2012/04/19/samantha-harris-on-feeding-americas-hungry-children/ – JW

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Tagged attitude, breast cancer, cancer, mastectomy, samantha harris

Michelle Patterson Interview at the California Women’s Conference

Posted on June 20, 2014 | Leave a comment

Interview with Michelle Patterson President of California Women’s Conference

OPM talks with Michelle Patterson who is known as the Founder, President and CEO of Women Network LLC, a digital media company giving women a voice, resources, tools and advice to achieve their full potential.

In 2012 Michelle took over the reins of the well known California Women’s Conference continuing it’s 28 year tradition as the nation’s preeminent conference for women.

Posted in Authors, Cause, Education, Entertainment, Event, Interview, Personal Development, Video Podcast, Women

Tagged california womens conference, entertainment, interview, michelle patterson, video, women in business, women network, women's conference

Tommy Chong on Fighting Cancer with Cannabis Oil and Too Much Sugar in the Diet

Posted on June 17, 2014 | 13 comments

Tommy Chong and Wife Shelby Talk About Food, Childhood Diabetes, Prostate Cancer and the Use of Cannabis Oil

Tommy Chong comedian, actor, director, producer, writer and activist, along with his wife Shelby, visited his friend Sugar Ray Leonard to support Juvenile Diabetes at SRL’s Big Fighter, Big Cause event on the pier in Santa Monica.

Tommy talks candidly about childhood diabetes and the problems with too much sugar in our diets and he talks with me about prostate cancer and how he cured himself using cannabis oil Continue reading →

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Mike Tyson Talks About Boxing Promoters and About The Mike Tyson Cares Foundation

Posted on June 10, 2014 | Leave a comment

Iron Mike Tyson talks about problems with boxing promotors and about Mike Tyson Cares Foundation

Former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, Actor, Producer, Promoter and Philanthropist Mike Tyson visited his friend Sugar Ray Leonard to support Juvenile Diabetes at SRL’s Big Fighter, Big Cause event on the pier in Santa Monica.

He talks about his take on problems with fighters and their promoters picking their fights which may be hurting the sport of boxing, but I also get Mike to talk about his Mike Tyson Cares Foundation and how he wants to help kids. Continue reading →

Posted in Cause, Entertainment, Interview, Kids, Sports, Video Podcast

Tagged big fighter big cause, boxing, Charity, fight, jdrf, mike tyson, mike tyson cares, sugar rey leonard

Rosie Perez Interview Handbook for an Unpredictable Life

Posted on June 8, 2014 | Leave a comment

Rosie Perez talks about her new book at the California Women’s Conference

Famous for movies like Do the Right Thing, White Men Can’t Jump and for her Oscar nominated supporting role in Fearless. Renowned for her music video choreography for stars like Janet Jackson, Bobby Brown, Diana Ross, LL Cool J and many more, she has played on Broadway, worked as a director, a producer and now she is also an author.

Rosie Perez has written her inspiring, sometimes funny and heartbreaking story about surviving abuse as a child and the politics in the entertainment industry. Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Blogroll, Entertainment, Interview, Video Podcast

Tagged abuse, author, book, california womens conference, entertainment, handbook for an Unpredictable life, rosie perez

On Purpose Magazine Has Moved and Is Growing

Posted on June 3, 2014 | Leave a comment

On Purpose Magazine has moved to a more robust platform and is getting ready for a face lift.

You should not notice any differences in the look and feel of On Purpose Magazine, but there has been a major change recently.

On Purpose Magazine was originally hosted with WordPress.com and is now running WordPress.org.

I know this doesn’t sound like much to most of us, but to the techies and website gurus out there, this is a major change.

What it means is that we now have more room to grow and expand usability for our readers.

Keep your eyes peeled for some big changes coming soon, but for now we will continue to produce the best and most interesting content we can.

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Tagged jw najarian, On Purpose Magazine

Memorial Day 2013

Posted on May 24, 2014 | 1 comment

In the past I have spent my Memorial weekend with Walk for Warriors in Los Angeles, CA to honor vets and their families. This year due to some health issues I can not make it, but I do want to let everyone know about it.

Also if you have a special place you go or some great cause or organization you believe needs support please mention them here!

I have found that most veterans do not know what is available out there and there actually is a fair amount of third party resources for vets in need.

I found this on the Internet and thought it was good to check out as a country we need to make Memorial Day and Veterans Day count. – JW

The “Memorial” in Memorial Day has been ignored by too many of us who are Continue reading →

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Hostgator 50% Off Sale Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 23, 2014 | Leave a comment

Hostgator is having a 50% Off sale for their hosting product which is well known as one of the best and fastest hosting solutions for WordPress.org.

If you are looking to move from WordPress.com to WordPress.org anytime soon then this is the time to buy a 3 year hosing plan at 50% off.

Here is my buddies affiliate link

This is will help you and him. Bob is one of my best friends and tech mentors. If you just want to skip this link and go to Hostgator.com then you can do that also. There is also a toll free number you can call 866-964-2867 and I found that Edson at ext 817637 was quite helpful. Ordering off the site is easy so you do not need to call in, but if you need to speak to someone then the toll free is great support.

Also there are some addons. I cannot help you here. I did get the backup feature, but left out the rest. It is up to you. Can’t help you here. If you are selling on your site and want to take credit card information then you probably want the security addon as it gives pci certification. If you use Paypal or other vendor you may not need this feature.

Why am I sending this out? I wanted to move for some time as WordPress.org is so much more powerful, but you need to know when to get the best bang for your buck and the 50% off does not come around too often.

For those moving to WP.org what is the downside? There is a lot more maintenance to deal with, but I believe the power and usability make up for that if you are willing.

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Stand Up To Cancer — Come as You Are: Living in Stage Four

Posted on May 17, 2014 | 1 comment

Come as You Are: Living in Stage Four

Posted on June 10, 2013, 7:45 AM
Reblooged from Stand Up To Cancer Blog

By Mary Elizabeth Williams

Everybody loves a winner. And when I first got cancer, I was such a winner. I had faced a malignant melanoma diagnosis, a difficult, permanently scarring surgery, and a painful recovery with flying colors. I was, both friends and strangers alike told me admiringly, a “survivor.” Then a year later I was rediagnosed. Metastatic this time. Stage Four. And suddenly I wasn’t a winner any more.

Growing up, I was always the kid picked last in gym class, the one nobody really wanted on their teams. When I got Stage Four cancer, it was a lot like that. I wasn’t the popular survivor any more. I wasn’t a feel good champion of pluck and survival. Some of my friends looked awkwardly at their feet when I came into the room. Others told me – with great authority – that I just needed a positive attitude and I could beat this thing. Some flat out dumped me. It was a lonely, weird place. But you know who needs a team most? It’s not the popular kid. It’s the scared, lonely one in the back. I never needed help and support and basic kindness more than I when I was at Stage Four, and yet I never felt more invisible. And almost as deep as my fear of the cancer that was growing within my body was the profound sense that I had somehow let everybody down. That I was a disappointment.

Fortunately, soon after my devastating news, I joined a local cancer support group. Even before my first meeting, I knew it was the right place for me because of its simple four word slogan. “Come as you are.” There, it didn’t matter that I was Stage Four, that my odds were slim. There, I didn’t feel like I was on death row, I wasn’t a failure in my personal version of “Survivor: Cancer Island.” In my support group, I could just come as I was, every week, with no expectations, no performance anxiety.

People with metastatic cancer tend to be ignored in the public discourse of cancer. We don’t fit the profile of the upbeat warrior, triumphant and bald. And so, we often remain unseen. Mysterious. Definitely a little spooky. I certainly didn’t know much about what the terrain was like until I found myself on it. All I knew was that it had to very, very bad for there to be no Stage 5. And so, when my oncologist told me I was Stage Four, I was, unsurprisingly……………

Read more by going to… Stand Up To Cancer — Come as You Are: Living in Stage Four.

Posted in Cancer, Cause

Tagged cancer, living with cancer, stage 4, stage four, stand up to cancer sutc

California Women’s Conference 2014

Posted on May 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

The California Womens Conference will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center May 19th and the 20th 2014

I know I am posting this late, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t rush out and get your ticket right now.

This event was life changing for me and my wife. It is filled with so many like minded people that are working hard to insure the success of women in all their endeavors. It is one of the most powerful conferences you will ever get to experience and it is worth your time.

To get more information they have a great Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Cause, Education, Entertainment, Event

Tagged arianna huffington, business, california womens conference, empowerment, inspiring, Jack Canfield, long beach, michelle patterson, women network jane pauley

Walt Disney World Resort Presents Artist David E. Doss

Posted on May 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

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A Cancer Vaccine Soon? Engineered Measles Virus Therapy produced Remission of Disseminated Cancer

Posted on May 16, 2014 | 1 comment

Extremely interesting. Watchers of Grey’s Anatomy may remember them using HIV virus to deliver a cure for a child with immune issues.

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JW Najarian is Guest on Jackie Keller’s Show Food Exposed – What’s on Your Plate?

Posted on April 23, 2014 | 1 comment

Jackie Keller, Bestselling Author, Wellness Coach, Owner of Premiere Healthy Food Company Nutrifit, LLC

Featured JW Najarian (that is ME! I am the Editor and Chief of On Purpose Magazine) on her emPOWERme.Tv Show Food Exposed – What’s on Your Plate?

Here is short snippet of the full show:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1pftjs_on-purpose-magazine-with-jw-najarian-food-exposed_lifestyle Continue reading →

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Tagged alternative, author, best, best selling, body after baby, book, cancer, coach, delivery, food, green, healthy, jackie keller, jw najarian, nutrifit, On Purpose Magazine, plan, speaker, teacher

The Brewery Artwalk

Posted on April 23, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 20, 2014 | Leave a comment

We at On Purpose Magazine want to wish you and your family a wonderful Easter weekend. If you do not celebrate Easter our wishes for you and yours do not change in the slightest.

This is a picture my wife took of the eggs we are hiding in the back yard for our yearly Easter Egg hunt.

The each have change we have saved over years in them. So at the end of the day the kids will have a variety of nickels, dimes and quarters strewn all over the living room floor to see who did the best this year.

One has a gratitude coin in it and that is the big winner!

Love and Light to All.

JW Najarian
Editor and Chief

Posted in Event, Temporary

Tagged 2014, easter, jw najarian, On Purpose Magazine

Announcing the next phase of Empire Avenue!

Posted on April 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Empire Avenue is Spotlighting Profiles

Posted on April 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

I am a fan of Empire Avenue. I use it to meet some of the greatest social media superstars and to make sure I am doing all I can to hopefully become one myself.
Empire Avenue helps by letting you know where you need to do more work in the social media arena and you can check in on people that have mastered their specific platform to see what and how they do it.
Now Empire Avenue is starting a new group of leaders to help propel EAv to new heights and one of the things they are doing is spotlighting some of their more active members as a token of appreciation.
EAv has always been a great community and it looks like they are reaching out farther to really allow the leaders of the community to do more and get recognized for it.

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JW Najarian to Guest on Jackie Keller’s Show Food Exposed – What’s on Your Plate?

Posted on April 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

Jackie Keller, Bestselling Author, Wellness Coach, Owner of Premiere Healthy Food Company Nutrifit, LLC

Will be featuring me, JW Najarian (that is ME! I am the Editor and Chief of On Purpose Magazine) on her emPOWERme.Tv Show Food Exposed – What’s on Your Plate? on April 22nd 2014 Continue reading →