Baby Boomers Remember The 5th. Dimension

Milions of us Baby Boomers became of age listening to The Age of Aquarius and the incredible music of The 5th. Dimension.

The original group consisted of Lamonte McLemore, Marilyn McCoo, Florence LaRue, Ron Townson, and Billy Davis Jr.

Some of my favorite songs include Stoned Soul Picnic, Wedding Bell Blues, Going Out of My Head, Never My Love, Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In, Up, Up and Away....well, actually I loved everything they ever recorded.

Their music was REAL! Music that spanned the spectrum from quite, contemplative, soul searching to "everybody let's dance!!"

It seems much of my life was recorded on the screen of my heart with The 5th. Dimension singing in the background. Consequently, nostalgia stops me in my tracks whenever I hear any of their songs.

Now, I can hardly believe that in a few hours I will interview the only remaining original member of this amazing group--Florence LaRue!!

My husband and I met Florence in Los Angeles a few months ago and became friends over the course of the three day Dreams to Reality Success Summit which we were all attending. I can attest that she looks the same as she did back in the 1960's when they first formed the group.

As of April 2009, the group is actively touring as "Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension," led by Florence with Willie Williams, Leonard Tucker, Patrice Morris, and Floyd Smith.

Florence LaRue, known as the Divine Diva, will be my special guest Tuesday, September 21st.

You surely won't want to miss this episode. Florence will talk about her 44 years with the 5th Dimension--why she stayed and the highlights (and maybe some of the lowlights) of her amazing career.

Florence has agreed to talk about her education, health, charity work, solo performances, and her spirituality.

She will also share how she's managed to maintain balance in her life while balancing her life's work, motherhood and family life.

She's also agreed to share tidbits from rare and special speaking engagements she's had over the span of her career-with whom and what subjects!

Plus, she's willing to give up her beauty secrets. So, be sure you tune in for this exclusive interview with the Divine Diva of the 5th Dimension.

Tuesday, September 21st. Noon EDT (9amPDT) www.BlogTalkRadio.com/sandra-haymon

Call-in Number: (646) 929-1184

See you on the radio.

Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru
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Exclusive Interview with Florence LaRue of the 5th Dimension

Wow! Is this the Age of America? Florence LaRue, known as the Divine Diva, and the only
original member remaining in the singing group the 5th Dimension will be my special guest
Tuesday, September 21st.

You surely won't want to miss this episode. Florence will talk about her 44 years with the 5th Dimension--why she stayed-- the highlights (and maybe some of the low-lights) of her amazing career.

Florence has agreed to talk about her education, health, charity work, solo performances, and her spirituality.

She will also share how she's managed to maintain balance in her life while balancing her life's work, motherhood and family life.

She's also agreed to share tidbits from rare and special speaking engagements she's had over the span of her career-with whom and what subjects!

Plus, she's willing to give up her beauty secrets!!

So, be sure you tune in for this exclusive interview with the Divine Diva of the 5th Dimension.
www.BlogTalkRadio.com/sandra-haymon

Sincerely,
sandra-Caregiver Guru
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Powered With Passion-Increase Productivity in All Areas of Your Life!

Are you overwhelmed with all the details of life?

Are you exhausted trying to cram family, fun and business into one day?

Are you wasting time and money with an outdated business model?

Perhaps you're tired of searching for your purpose in life and never finding it.

If you could possess a value system to show you how to have what you desire, without loss, lack or struggle in your life, would you want it?

Do you think you're worth it?

Would you like to discover how to integrate your personal passions with the ‘work’ you do in the world?

Would you like to know how to increase wealth on all levels: emotional, financial, physical and spiritual?

Would you like to:
*Increase your productivity, effectiveness & outcomes?
*Create a truly unique Value System for prosperous living?
*Discover & implement your truest passions in life?
*Integrate your passions with business & family life
*Design a life that fosters & inspires others?
*Integrate family, passion, & business so that your bottom line is overflowing?
* Create conscious intentions to help you contribute to all of your passions with truth?
* Discover where to best put your time, energy, and resources?

Prosperity, abundance and fulfillment naturally follow you when you live a life you design by choice.

If you want to effectively and efficiently accomplish all that you desire with harmony and excitement, you won't want to miss this episode.

My special guest is Laura Gisborne, founder of Powered With Passion. Laura is a highly successful "Mompreneur.”

She owned her first business by age 23 and in the past twenty years has created, owned and operated nine lucrative businesses.

Her favorite traditional Spanish wedding quote encapsulates her outlook on life:
“Health, wealth, love and the time to enjoy them.”

Laura will share her secrets for success and discuss how to approach life "Powered With Passion."

If you want to live a life of abundance and balance, you won't want to miss this episode
Please join us Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Noon EDT (9:00am PDT): www.BlogTalkRadio.com/sandra-haymon

Sincerely,
Sandra-Caregiver Guru
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Computers Made Easy For Seniors!

Computer illiterate--no problem.

With just the touch of the screen PointerWare enables anyone to send e-mails, explore the Internet, post and view photos, and see and talk with family and friends.

Within minutes and for just pennies a day anyone can use a computer like an expert.

If you can point your finger you can use a computer to connect with your family and the rest of the world with PointerWare Softwars.

My special guest, Raul Rupsingh MSc., Co-Founder and CEO PointerWare Innovations, will introduce this amazing new software.

If you or a family member or friend presently don't know how to use a computer like an expert, or if you would just like an easier way to interact with your computer--PointerWare is for you!!

You won't want to miss this episode as Raul shares the secrets of computers made simple.
Please join us Tuesday, Sept. 7, Noon EDT (9:00am PDT).
http://www.blogtalkradio.com-sandra-haymon/

Sincerely;
Sandra-Caregiver Guru
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#10 of the Top 10 Techniques For Writing Like A Pro

Here's #10 of Barbara McNichol's 10 Top techniques For Writing Like a Pro.

You can get your Free download at http://www.barbaramcnichol.com/

You may also listen to this interview at www.BlogTalkRadio.com/sandra-haymon

#10. Whack Wordiness

As you write, proofread, rewrite, and finalize what you’ve written, whack all the extra words you can to sharpen your message.

Take out these five wobbly words as often as you can:

• some “We rely on some long-standing methods.”

• much “Internet job postings reach a much larger audience than ever.”

• very “Get ready to do a very good job.”

• that “Find information that you can apply easily.”

• really “Take out words that you really don’t need.

Note: The word “that” doesn’t substitute for “who” when referring to a human being. It’s not “a person that plays the piano” but “a person who plays the piano.”

Aim to eliminate extra phrases such as these:

• “there is” and “there will be” e.g., There will be many candidates who are already planning to move. Better: Many candidates may be already planning to move.

• “It is all about”; “the fact of the matter is”

• “in regards to” e.g., There may be additional sites you should search out in regards to your industry. Better: Seek out additional sites related to your industry.

• “is going to” e.g., he is going to be a key asset. Better: he will be a key asset.

• “in order to” e.g., add key words in order to describe the position Better: add key words to describe the position

• “is intended to, meant to, designed to” e.g., The prescreen is intended to focus on key aspects. Better: The prescreen focuses on key aspects.

Get rid of redundancies such as:

• end result

• add more

• tally up

• future planning

Eliminate repeated words: e.g., “Following a process for hiring, we followed the techniques in this book.” Better: “Following a process for hiring, we adopted the techniques in this book.”

Avoid writing long-winded sentences of more than 20 words by doing this:

• Chop a long sentence into two

• Change nouns to verbs (e.g., “the examination of” to “examine”)

• Question every single word, especially adverbs and adjectives, then take out the ones you really don’t need.

Example of editing a 44-word sentence (1.) down to a 21-word sentence (2.):

1. The subsequent chapters then will focus in great detail on each of the steps to make sure you know how to accomplish each step before proceeding to the next step and how to measure whether or not you are ready to move to the next step.

2. The subsequent chapters detail all 13 steps and show how to accomplish each one while measuring whether you are ready to move on.

Apply these top ten techniques and see your writing soar to a higher level of perfection than ever before!

Barbara McNichol writes and edits articles, books, and book proposals for authors, speakers, and consultants. She can be reached at 520-615-7910 or 887-696-4899 or online at editor@BarbaraMcNichol.com and http://www.barbaramcnichol.com/.
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Write Like a Pro: 10 Top Techniques for Perfecting Your Prose
#1. Match the Word to Its Precise Meaning
#2. Show, Don’t Tell
#3. Add Alliteration (and Other Figures of Speech)
#4. Ignite Sentences with Active Verbs
#5. Get Them to Agree
#6. Nix Mixed Modifiers (aka Dangling Participles)
#7. Talk Directly to Your Readers
#8. Pursue a Parallel Path
#9. Set a Clear Objective
#10. Whack Wordiness

Thanks to Barbara, we are all now more effictive writers!!

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Sincerely,
Sandra-Caregiver Guru

7-9 of the Top 10 Techniques For writing Like a Pro

Here's 7-9 of Barbara McNichol's 10 Top Techniques For Writing Like a Pro.

You can get your Free download at http://www.barbaramcnichol.com/

#7. Talk Directly to Your Readers
Speaking directly to your readers is accomplished, in most cases, with a “you” orientation (not “I” or “we”). Using the second person “you” directs your communication to one individual and allows you to use commands that cut to the quick. E.g., Stop. Look. Listen. (Because reading is solitary, never say “many of you.”).

Note: At times, using a “we” orientation feels more inclusive and perhaps less bossy. You might use a generally accepted statement that calls for “we,” e.g., “We’re subject to the vagaries of the weather.” But as a rule, don’t mix “you” and “we” in the same paragraph. Why?

Because you abruptly shift the point of view and require your reader to skip around. Instead, start a new paragraph to signal a shift in the point of view.

#8. Pursue a Parallel Path

Don’t let a mixed bag of parts of speech wiggle into your writing. Here’s what I mean: “His attitude makes a difference in changing, succeeding, and when he wants to move on.” Throwing in a non-parallel phrase at the end forces the reader’s mind to shift gears unnecessarily. Why?

Because it breaks an expected pattern.

Instead, strengthen the sentence by saying this: “His attitude makes a difference in changing, succeeding, and moving on.”

Note: This rule of good writing taps into the power of three, which adds a rhythm and cadence that just feels right. E.g., Earth, wind, and fire. Winken, Blinken, and Nod.

#9. Set a Clear Objective

You might think writing requires just letting words flow like water out of a faucet. Not so.

Sentences are more likely to dribble and spurt than overflow like a fountain.

Answer these questions before you write the first line:

Target Audience—Who will read this? What do you know about them?

Purpose—What succinct, clear message do you want to send?

Benefits—What’s in it for the readers to read this and take action?

Call to Action—What do you want the reader to do, think, or remember as a result of reading your message? E.g., Attend this important meeting. Contact me.

Logistics—What logistics need to be spelled out? E.g., June 22 at 3 pm Eastern.

Hope these tip are helpful.

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Sincerely,
Sandra-Caregiver Guru

4-6 of the Top 10 Techniques For Writing Like a Pro

Here's 4-6 of Barbara McNichol's 10 Top Techniques For Writing Like a Pro.

You may receive your Free download at http://www.barbaramcnichol.com/

You may also listen to this interview at: www.BlogTalkRadio.com/sandra-haymon

#4. Ignite Sentences with Active Verbs

Ignite your sentences by using active verbs like achieve, adopt, align, boost, bridge, capture, clarify, connect, create, define, design, ensure, find, focus, gain, grasp, ignite, improve, inspire, learn, master, overcome, persuade, prevent, realize, reduce, scan, sharpen, simplify, stretch, unleash.

A pet peeve: using the word “utilize” when its modest synonym “use” works just fine.
Active verbs overcome passive sentence construction. Active construction occurs when someone does something to someone else; passive is when an action is being done to someone.

Which of these sentences is more effective?
Passive—“The piano was played by the student.”
Active—“The student played the piano with grace and dexterity.”

#5. Get Them to Agree

When you put a singular subject with the plural form of the verb, you weaken your writing, confuse your reader, and make grammarians groan. E.g., “A group of golfers were in town.” The subject of the sentence “group” is singular while the verb “were” belongs with a plural subject. Instead, write this: “A group of golfers was in town” or “Several golfers were in town.” Better yet, liven up the sentence with an active verb: “A group of golfers landed in town eager to play.”

#6. Nix Mixed Modifiers (aka Dangling Participles)

Check out this sentence: “When thinking about a good place to eat, many choices are available.” Are the “many choices” doing the thinking? I don't think so!

This mixed modifier (aka dangling participle) gets in the way of crisp, intentional writing. Correct version: “When thinking about a good place to eat, the host had many choices.” Now who’s doing the thinking? The host.

Join me tomorrow for additional tips from Barbara McNichol.

Here's to more effective writing.

Sincerely,
Sandra-Caregiver Guru
P.S. Join me Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the Air Conference Centre in Phoenix, AZ for The Sacred Journey of Caregiving-A Transformational Approach to Life. Register at http://www.thesacredjourneyofcaregiving.com/