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Etiquette Excursion with Mona Johnson
Claremont, CA– Business cards have changed considerably in the past ten years. Now there are two-sided and folding business cards. Not only can you tell people that you are an entrepreneur with your own business but you can now advertise on your business card. Prior to this it was a no, no to advertise on [...]
“The Important Rituals”
by Gael Sylvia Upland, CA–A daily spiritual ritual can temper overwhelming responsibilities of each day. As part of my morning ritual of quiet time and prayer, I read an important reminder from Norman Vincent Peale. This practical lesson, as is often the case, was so spot-on that I have to share it. It speaks of [...]
Etiquette Excursion with Mona Johnson
Claremont, CA– What is 3½ inches by 2 inches and can make or shatter a business contact? A business card! Business cards are so important in helping to make the first impression which can make or break a business deal. Look at the business cards you have collected in the past few months. How many [...]
“The Power of Caring”
By Gael Sylvia Upland, CA– Creating friendships that reflect God’s love and power in our lives is my true calling. I have felt this truth since I was six years young. Sunday school classes at Friendship Baptist Church in Pasadena were lessons in how much our Heavenly Father loves us and how our lives are [...]
Etiquette Excursion with Mona Johnson
You still have time to make arrangements for Valentine’s Day but you also need to know that February 14th, should be about how much you care for yourself and how special you know you are. Even if you chose to spend the day alone you should still celebrate yourself. You are special and you don’t [...]
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
National Burn Awareness Week – February 5 – 11, 2012 It Doesn’t Take a Fire to Burn a Child Sacramento, CA– Across California thousands of people are burned every year in fires and countless lives are lost, including young children. During the week of February 5 – 11, 2012, CAL FIRE is teaming up with [...]
PBS Commemorates Black History Month
Arlington, VA– PBS recently announced an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. The programs air as part of PBS’ celebration of Black History Month, February 2012. With new programs that delve into the archives of history, this year’s schedule provides an in-depth look at a variety of historical [...]
Etiquette Excursion with Mona Johnson
Claremont, CA– Do you always look at yourself, front and back, in a full-length mirror prior to leaving your home? Grooming and hygiene habits can be difficult to self-evaluate. Sometimes we just forget to give new attention to those things we habitually complete on a daily basis. The care and neatness of your shoes, your [...]
Twitter in the Center of Controversy Over Censorship
Can you believe that Twitter has been around less than a decade? It has become such an intricate piece of the social fabric that it’s as if the world has never been without it…sort of like cell phones. For the first time, we were able to say whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted, about whatever [...]
Etiquette Excursion with Mona Johnson
Claremont, CA– Have you ever taken a gift, like wine, to a dinner party at a friend’s home and the hostess gave you a sincere thank you but never offered to serve your wine? Or have you gone to a new friend’s home and they asked you to remove your shoes? Because you have taken [...]
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