Upbeat Note from the Publisher
If a man is called a street sweeper, he should sweep streets as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and Earth will pause to say, “Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.

The Law of the Vital Few
Do you feel like you are wasting time and energy spinning your wheels with little or no results? Do you wonder why some people just keep winning while others can’t get onto the boards? Would you like to maximize your social, financial, and spiritual returns while minimizing your effort? If so, your answer may lie in understanding the 80-20 Rule.

Elvis’s Routine
Before becoming a successful motion picture actor, Billy Drago worked for Elvis Presley during one of his tours. Billy told me about a fascinating process that Elvis would go through just before performing. Hours before the concert, some members of Elvis’s entourage would arrive at the performing venue.

Iowan Go-Givers Dry “Cleaning Up”
I`m not suggesting that we don’t currently live in challenging economic times. I will, however, suggest that – regardless of your profession, business or job – if you’ll actively look for ways to add more value to every transaction, the chances of both surviving this down economy, and thriving in it, will be greatly enhanced.

Happy Traveler
Foreclosures are at record highs and unemployment has hit about 8%. So Vegas is a sure bet for outrageous deals at hotels at all price levels. The new Trump has a room for $99 a night and the Wynn offers one for under $200 per night. At the low end, there are rooms downtown going for $14 a night.

Discovery Zone
Did you know that the word e n t h u s ias m o r i gi n a t e d from the Greek l a n g u a g e , signifying “the God within us”? By definition, then, living our passion is the way to convey to others how to be in-spirit. Being excited about life is infectious, it rubs off on others and is wonderfully inspiring.

Saved Saved Enough Enough For For College? College?
The College Board reports in its latest Trends in Student Aid that more teenagers are borrowing money to go to college. The average student receiving a bachelor’s degree graduates today with about $19,000 in debt.

Expect the Unexpected Robin Williams Live
I once entitled a keynote speech, “Expect the Unexpected” and the audience loved it. That’s right, if you know life is going to throw you curve balls, get out your mitt and be ready for what comes your way.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The farmers market features farm fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked breads and pastries, local honey and tropical plants and orchids. You will also find Mexican pottery, Fleur de Sel, Key West soaps and much more. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Las Olas Boulevard (954)462-4166.

Jonas Brothers
Just ask any “teen” or “tween” age girl and they will be able to tell you who the Jonas Brothers are! They have become an overnight sensation and continue to wow their audiences! The Jonas Brothers are Kevin 21, Joe 19, and Nick, 16. They are a pop culture phenomenon.

STRATEGIC SELLING
Business Is Bad Sometimes people say, “Business is bad.” Even in boom times, folks complain that business is not as good as they expected and that they don’t have enough cash. The reason for this is that during the slow times in business, people become accustomed to complaining about how bad business is.

Dollars Sense
Carlo Della Mea is a financial consultant in Boca Raton for Gilman Ciocia, Inc., a provider of tax and financial planning services. Securities offered through Prime Capital Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Gilman Ciocia and Prime Capital Services are affiliated entities.

Dating Relating
Jyude Allbright combines NLP techniques and spiritual principles in her individual and group sessions. For information and relating classes and addiction recovery issues, call 954-771-7282..

Nutritionally Speaking
A Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Nutritionist working in the South Florida area for the past 10 plus years. My objective is to assist you in fulfilling your personal health and nutrition goals. I am truly passionate with what I do and take much pleasure in assisting those with individualized wellness needs.

Happy Motoring
Anti Freeze is one of the most important fluids in your vehicle. Antifreeze mixed with water to make the coolant for your engine. In addition to providing freeze and boil protection, properly formulated antifreeze protects your engine components and radiator from corrosion.

Fashion Forward
A graduate from Florida Atlantic University with a business and marketing degree. Owner of Chocolat’ Boutique, an online store filled with new chic styles and the latest fashions. Visit www.shopchocolat.com..

GET A LIFE!
3) To stop loneliness in your life, stop building walls in your life, for people are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges to a positive future. 4) TAKE TIME TO LAUGH, for it is the music of the soul, plus laughter will give you better mental and physical health.

Molly: Her Story of Survival and Friendship
Meet Molly. She’s a grey speckled pony who was abandoned by her owners when Hurricane Katrina hit southern Louisiana . She spent weeks on her own before finally being rescued and taken to a farm where abandoned animals were stockpiled. While there, she was attacked by a pit bull terrier and almost died.

Sophia’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
This Coral Springs restaurant is a remarkable gem and the pride of ownership is apparent in every endeavor undertaken by Vilma and Chef Agostino Vedda. All dishes are created in a semi-open kitchen which overlooks an oak-toned bar provisioned with a variety of beers on tap.