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6 Tires To An Empire – New Book Reveals An Amazing Success Story

March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Everyone wants to know the secret of going from dead broke to filthy rich. The all-American dream becomes an all-American reality in the inspiring story of a simple Midwestern man who used his skill, kept his faith, persevered, and most of all worked hard.  He took a tire and created an empire.   Bruce Halle is the billionaire that almost nobody knows, but that is going to change. The secrets of Halle’s success are revealed in a new book Six Tires, No Plan, written by business expert Michael Rosenbaum. Halle’s story is a true rags-to-riches story of a man who was unemployed with $17,000 in debt. Today, he is ranked as the 96th richest American by Forbes. He is the founder and chairman of Discount Tire, the nation’s largest independent tire-dealer, with 800 stores around … [Continue reading...]

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I Got My Dream Job and So Can You 7 Steps to Creating Your Ideal Career After College

March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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For Recent or Soon-To-Be College Graduates: Job Search Advice from a Genuine Success Story In his response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address on January 24, 2012, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels stated: “Nearly half of all persons under 30 did not go to work today.” Is it any wonder so many college grads are resigned to living with their parents and settling for any job—barista, gas pumper, cashier—that will help them pay off their student loan debt? When he was a senior in college, and unemployment was the highest it had been in 10 years, Pete Leibman didn’t let a down economy stop him from going after his dream job: working for a pro sports franchise. He didn’t let lack of experience, naysayers, or fear stop him either. Thanks to his winner’s mindset, … [Continue reading...]

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Ground-Breaking New Book, “Conversations with Wall Street” offers Occupy Wall Street Solutions

February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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New York, NY - Wall Street experts, CEO Peter Ressler and former COO Monika Mitchell of a premier financial search firm serving the institutional debt (bond) markets saw it all –the boom years leading to the greatest economic crisis of our time and the chaos and panic that erupted as the financial system imploded – from the inside. As specialists in recruiting for senior management in the mortgage securities markets, Ressler and Mitchell witnessed the dramatic human story unfolding behind the scenes at the largest financial institutions in the world. “Conversations with Wall Street” reveals never-before-heard stories from market makers themselves at Goldman Sachs, BofA, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Barclay’s, Deutsche Bank, UBS, HSBC, JPMorgan, and former powerhouse investment … [Continue reading...]

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United Cerebral Palsy Opens State-of-the-Art Facility

November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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United Cerebral Palsy of New York City Opens its Newest State-of-the-Art Habilitative Health & Educational Program Facility in Harlem with a Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Special  Celebrity Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and party for UCP of NYC, one of U.S. largest health nonprofit organizations. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Party will begin at 6:00 pm with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, & Art Show.  It is on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 251 West 154TH Street between Frederick Douglas Boulevard and Macombs Place. VIPS ATTENDING INCLUDE: •             Jill Flint, star of the hit series Royal Pains •             Camila Barungi, Project Runway Supermodel/Entrepreneur/Activist •             Josh Folan, All My … [Continue reading...]

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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(Clinton Global Initiative Posting by Leah) The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, is the premier global gathering for current and former heads of state, chief executives of corporations, philanthropists, thought leaders, prominent members of the media, and directors of nonprofit organizations. During the seventh Annual Meeting in New York City, members shared successful strategies, forged partnerships, and gained practical insights that they can use to enhance their work. Each member creates a Commitment to Action – a detailed plan for addressing a major global challenge in the areas of economic empowerment, education, environment & energy, and global health. The 2011 CGI Annual Meeting was held September 20 through … [Continue reading...]

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22 MACARTHUR FELLOWS ANNOUNCED One call out of the blue – $500,000 – No strings

September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today named 22 new MacArthur Fellows for 2011. Working across a broad spectrum of endeavors, the Fellows include an architect, a sports medicine researcher, a cellist, a developmental biologist, a radio producer, a neuropathologist, a conservator, a poet, a technologist, and a public historian. All were selected for their creativity, originality, and potential to make important contributions in the future.   The recipients learned, through a phone call out of the blue from the Foundation, that they will each receive $500,000 in no-strings-attached support over the next five years.  MacArthur Fellowships come without stipulations or reporting requirements and offer Fellows unprecedented freedom and opportunity to reflect, … [Continue reading...]

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Vito Montone and Kim Castle

September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Intention Products Expands BrandU distributor adds three entrepreneurial leaders [Las Vegas, Nev./USA] Intention Products LLC has added three entrepreneurial leaders to its conscious business team to help businesses grow and prosper and bring conscious products and services to the world. http://www.brandu.com and … [Continue reading...]

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OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY

March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

OSSINING, NEW YORK March 19, 2010 JAMES L. FARRELL, JR. NAMED DIRECTOR OF OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY OSSINING, NY The Ossining Public Library Board of Trustees announced today the appointment of James L. Farrell, Jr. as the librarys director. Farrell, a veteran library consultant and educator who has been acting as interim library director of the Ossining Public Library since October, 2009, takes over his new position effective immediately. Officially, Farrells appointment will be probationary for a period of six months, and is contingent on his successful certification as Library Director III when Westchester County next offers the examination. His annual salary will be $105,000. I'm really pleased that Jim has accepted our offer to become director of the Ossining Public Library, said … [Continue reading...]

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REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public today

November 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment

REMINDER.... all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies tomorrow and you will start to receive sale calls. .... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number. HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS.. It takes about 20 seconds. FRANK MELLI? … [Continue reading...]

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