communication

I decided to start a short series on communications. It is the #1 reason why websites succeed, and others fail.

A new buzz word entered the business world a few years ago, toxic communication. We use to believe that venting emotions, gossip, casual talk about the competition, or using our words as a weapon, were harmless, victimless. It took the advertising world to teach us that every word is a two edged sword.

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HOW DID THE WEEKEND TO END BREAST CANCER GET STARTED?
Brian: There are tons of different fundraising events like the Weekend to End Breast Cancer in the United States but nothing like it in Canada. CauseForce wanted to do a strictly Canadian fundraiser and in 2002, we convinced the Princess Margaret Hospital to try us out for one year. We said we'd raise $8 million and we raised $12.7 million. It was the single largest Canadian fundraiser ever. After our first year in Toronto, word spread and other hospitals and cities started calling and asking for more info. Then we began to roll out to other cities.

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When planning a big project like a new worship center, children's center or church relocation, having a master plan is the key to success. A master plan is a comprehensive analysis of long-term ministry strategies and how they interface with your land and development strategies.

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Consider that there is an estimated 97 million people within the United States and Canada have access to the internet- which is about 30 percent of the total population. Almost everyone with a computer and internet access has an email account, and yet, many non-profit organizations do not make it part of their marketing strategy to collect email addresses from their members, donors, or activists! Most non-profit or conservation organizations have attracted a large group of people who believe in the cause of the organization enough to become dues-paying members or otherwise support the issues. Most nonprofits are communicating with their members with mail, phone or fax- but very few are using the email effectively and they are missing a huge opportunity to reach out to current and future members to become a more powerful non-profit organization.

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You've decided to build a new church or to build on to your existing church. This is a very exciting time in the life of a congregation, full of big dreams and excitement about the fellowship that will be enjoyed in your new house of worship.

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When planning a big project like a new worship center, children's center or church relocation, having a master plan is the key to success. A master plan is a comprehensive analysis of long-term ministry strategies and how they interface with your land and development strategies.

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Donald Trump Makes Beauty Queens Face Reality
by: Debi Javier

MTV's Pageant Place

Donald Trump in cooperation with MTV are joining forces to create another reality show like "The Apprentice" and "The Real World". It's the "Pageant Place", which will be starring Trump's three Beauty Queens. Expecting more drama, tension and controversies that women now a days is facing.First part of the series will see Miss Universe, Riyo Mori from Japan, Miss USA, Rachel Smith of Tennessee and Montana girl Katie Blair, Miss Teen USA all living in one apartment in New York City just like all the previous "Queens" done during their year long reign, as they attend to their functions as pageant winners; this year they will live in front of cameras. The series will follow our Beauty Queens as they model, make appearances on behalf of various causes and embark on international trips.

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Miss Earth 2007 Crowning
by: Debi Javier

The evening started with 88 delegates with a background of tourists spots of thier own native country as they introduced themselves in a video. The event were hosted by MTV Vj Greg "Utt" Uttsada and Miss Earth 2004 from Brazil, Priscilla Meirelles. Then, they announced the Special Awards:

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Do It Yourself Facial Is Just A Kitchen Away!
by: Debi Javier

You don't need to go to a salon to get a first- rate beauty treatment, you can whip up everything you need in your very own kitchen.Here’s what to do: (from Ann Leisure)

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Unsung Heroines: The Miss Universe 2nd RU's
by: Debi Javier

2nd Runners-up to any beauty pageant is very unnoticeable specially in the ever famous Miss Universe Pageant. But I would like to take credits to them as they did excellent in their respective pageant years.

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Vietnam to host in Miss Universe 2008
by: Debi Javier

VietNamNet Bridge, Aug. 22 – Doan Thi Kim Hong, Chairwoman of CIAT Advertisement Company, Miss Universe Organisation’s Vietnamese partner, yesterday said Vietnam had been chosen to host Miss Universe 2008.

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Putting Taste Into Health Bars
by: Suzanne Boase

I met the managing director of Desire Tree International, Biddut K. Roy, and discovered the wonderful taste of their health bars (also known as nutrition or energy bars) under the trade name of "Wonderbar".

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Thai Recipe by thairecipe-sushirecipe
by: Eugene Yeng Aik Ngin

The country of Thailand boasts some of the most beautiful physical features of any country on the planet. Those who travel to Thailand and experience Thailand's culture are in for an adventure of a lifetime and a cultural experience that they will not soon forget. Due to the millions of western tourists flocking to its shores every year, Thailand has been able to make an impact on our western culture. Many aspects of Thailand's culture are showing up in the USA and in Europe. Thai boxing and Martial are as well as artworks, crafts and food are some of the most popular parts of Thai culture and have managed to make their way across to gyms, galleries and kitchens of the west.

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Coffee: What Are The Health Benefits?
by: Aaron Matthews Morgan

If you are a coffee drinker, you no doubt have asked yourself how much coffee is it safe for you to consume on a daily basis. This is not surprising since so much has been blamed on coffee. Heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, you name it. At one time or another, coffee has been made to blame. Coffee has joined the ranks of red wine and chocolate as a guilty pleasure that may actually be good for you. As much as it is a great way to get that fix in the morning, recent studies have shown that coffee has been found to be rich in antioxidants and contains hundreds of pain-relieving and anti-bacterial compounds. Although one should not drink coffee with wild abandon, it's comforting to know that maybe that cup or two in the morning may be good for you. Here is a statistic to ponder: did you know that there are over 160 million coffee drinkers in the Unites States alone? In terms of consumption, the average American consumes 8.8 lbs. of coffee per year. But consider this: the world leader in terms of consumption is Finland which comes in at nearly 30 lbs per year. That's a lot of coffee!

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The Best Food Cuba Has To Offer
by: Emma Lelliott

Cuba is famed for its beaches, diving, lifestyle and dancing. But one aspect of the Cuban holiday which is often overlooked is the Cuban cuisine, which is unfortunate because the mixture of cultures combine to make a truly unique combination of flavours and textures. The country’s cultural influences are so diverse as to create a unique flavour to the food – a mix of Spanish, Chinese, African, Portuguese, French and Arabic.

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