I Am a Sidewalk Book by Matt MacGregor - Sidewalk: Your Concrete Buddy on the Road

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Sidewalk: Your Concrete Buddy on the Road

"I was full of life’s potential, for I did not know what I was going to be; a wall, a road, a porch, a footing, a bridge beam or a sidewalk."

Matt MacGregor

Matt wrote this story in 1977 as a sophomore in high school. He picked the topic to get points for creativity and improve his chances for a better grade. He got a B. For him, that was a good grade. He kept the story in a folder until the mid-1990s, when he started to type it up as a short story to put in a magazine. He never finished. In the back of his mind, he wanted it to be a children's book. In 2010, Matt asked his old friend Don Huff to help give him pointers. Don gave Matt some good ideas and encouraged him to continue. He was going to have his sons Collin, Dillon, and Trevlan illustrate the story. They gave him some great ideas. This further inspired him to continue. His three boys enjoyed the story when it was read to them. Maybe they will read it to their children someday. As the final writing was being finished, Matts brother Mike, sister-in-law Kathleen, nephew Luke, brother-in-law Paul, and good friend Kelly made key contributions to the final effort. May, Matts spouse, patiently let him finish the project in a supportive manner. 

A goal of Matts is to deliver a copy of this book to his two high school English teachers who graded his English paper. Matt learned a lot during the process of turning the original homework assignment into a children's book. With the help of Don and others, he learned about the power of friendship, with patience and persistence to make progress. This story is more than just a sidewalk journal. It is a reflection on life and speaks to that through the eyes of a sidewalk. This story is for all of us, not just our children. Read it, and see what it tells you..

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Single - Love Is A Beautiful Thing by ASCAP Singer/Songwriter Shelia Moore-Piper - Genres: Christian, Soul, RnB, and Funk

Award winning Christian Soul Artist Shelia Moore-Piper is set to release anew EP entitled “The Love/Soul Session Vol.1”, later this summer from the Bdm/Ugroove Music Label which she is Co-owner along with her Husband Glenn “GP” Piper. Aside of her artistry, Shelia has kept her hands busy writing, arranging and co-producing with her Husband for several Artists, having 3 singles make the billboard indicator charts and one single that’s currently #25 on the Billboard Gospel indicator Chart. Known for her high energy, funky, brass thumping signature soulful sound, Shelia’s takes a different direction on the first single entitled “Love Is A Beautiful Thing” a love ballad showing the more intimate, singer /songwriter side of her unique style.

Establishing an independent record label and production company with her husband Glenn 'GP' Piper, Bdm/Ugroove Music in 2004, as a vehicle to increase the effectiveness of her ministry, she released her Debut album 'Tha Story Told Twice' in 2009. Breaking new grounds and perhaps carving out a new category in gospel music she labels "Christian Soul". With signature songs like "Single Lady" and "Rest Your Mind" the album receive Numerous airplay from various stations including 92.1 Praise, former home of the Yolanda Adams Morning Show.

Shelia Moore-Piper's second release entitled Are You Ready? Chapter 2 from the label in 2014 is comprised of 12 powerful and anointed tracks, with popular songs like Get Excited (the soulful single) which debuted in the top 50 DRT Rock/Adult Contemporary Charts and was re-released April of 2017. The title track Are You Ready? featuring vocalist Erin Stevenson Shelia Moore Piper is simultaneously unashamed in declaring the joyful news of the gospel while crafting a sound that is unabashedly and jubilantly analog in a digital world.

When you spend time with Shelia you begin to understand the subtle intensity of her music. Music is a ministry, and it is my ministry, and it was this passion and conviction that inspired Shelia Moore Piper to deliver her current release, Are You Ready Chapter 2. A body of music that is inviting, reflective, and encompasses a universal message of worship, self-love, and hope.

Piper deals with these themes directly and with endless finesse. Her voice is soulful, feminine, and guided by her impeccable ear and good taste. Are You Ready stretches over a variety of styles, often utilizing jazz and soul undertones, sometimes dealing in groovy offerings of funk with light smatterings of Motown and disco, and occasionally visiting the hip-hop genre

All in all, the record is exceptional listening, incredibly well orchestrated and produced, and Represents a fantastic introduction for the public to this astounding, Christian Soul singer.

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Mental Health Experts Share The #1 Action To Reduce Stress in the Workplace

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Teams that know their own, and their colleagues’ strengths, are 

using this to ensure they work together more effectively.

We all know that too much stress is not only detrimental to our physical health but also inhibits performance. Work-related stress affects peoples’ lives differently; for some, it leads to less creative thinking, difficulty making decisions, limited focus or sometimes obstructed communication.

Left unaddressed, it can become the fast-track to low morale, higher employee turnover and burnout. Recent studies have found that employee resilience is associated with decreased stress and that those people with low resilience are four times more likely to experience burnout.

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What does resilience in the workplace look like?

It’s not that resilient individuals have fewer stressors at work, but rather, they are better equipped, through mental health training and cognitive tools, to manage the challenges they face. Evidence shows that resilient employees engage in three specific behaviors, which help them remain focused and optimistic despite setbacks or uncertainty.

Most training providers are training-only companies, wellbeing specialists or large groups who cover the whole of healthcare. Onebright is differentiated as we are true experts in mental health. We purposefully choose not to dilute our expertise by expanding to other health services, making us a niche in the market.

At Onebright we work with mental health clinicians who are experts in workplace mental health. The specific expertise of our trainers inspires trust, encourages open dialogue around mental health and effectively upskills a manager’s ability to support issues with mental health in the workplace.

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Vision IT CEO Accepts AFCEA International Women's Appreciation Award in California

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Victoria Washington travels to the WEST 2022 Convention in San Diego to accept Women's Appreciation Award from AFECA International.

In February of this year, Victoria Washington - CEO and President of Vision IT - traveled to the WEST conference (the premier West Coast Naval and military conference) to accept the 2022 Women's Appreciation Award, granted to her by AFCEA International. Recipients of the Women's Appreciation Award meet several qualifications that prove their dedication to advancing the careers of women, in addition to being contributing members in their local AFCEA chapters.

Victoria has been a foundational AFCEA Alamo Chapter leader in Texas for over 6 years, spearheading and championing women in business by being an outspoken advocate that has even pioneered her own networking/mentoring platform called Women with Vision. This program attracts professional women and business owners to offer a platform to network, facilitate the learning of new skills, offer support, and share experiences. 

Women With Vision’s primary goal is to connect entrepreneurial woman with mentors while allowing them access to business resources from an extensive support network. Panels of successful women or keynote speakers also come together quarterly to discuss current topics relevant to women in business. Women With Vision now boasts over 100 members on their Facebook page and is growing every day. If anyone is deserving of this award, we know for sure it's Victoria Washington! Congratulations, and we can't wait to see what other milestones you will achieve this year!

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Child Saving Institute Appoints New Program Director

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Johnson possesses more than 20 years of experience working with children and families, serving the Omaha community in various roles. Formerly, Johnson served as a Pathways to Permanency Specialist with the Nebraska Home Society and a Child and Family Service Specialist with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Most recently, Johnson supervised the Omaha Healthy Start (OHS) program at Charles Drew Health Center.

Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in education and human services from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master's degree in human services with a concentration in leadership from Northeastern University.

To learn more about CSI’s entire leadership team visit childsaving.org.

About Child Saving Institute (CSI)

CSI is dedicated to preventing, intervening, and healing child abuse, neglect, and trauma. For 130 years, CSI has been “Responding to the cry of a child” and meeting the changing needs of the Omaha, Nebraska metro area children. CSI serves approximately 2,500 children and families each year. To learn more about CSI and the programs and services offered, please visit www.childsaving.org or follow CSI on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Leading Music Executives of Multi-Platinum Artists to Host Workshop at SXSW Festival (South By Southwest)

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Zoe Young and Dooney Battle are hosting a workshop designed to help artists and aspiring A&R's navigate the process of creating a hit record.

South By SouthWest Festival (SXSW) has announced the lineup of the conferences and panels for their “Future of Music” track of the festival. Amongst the lineup is ‘A&R Guide to Hit Records,’ a workshop designed to help aspiring artists and aspiring A&R’s navigate the process of creating a project that generates exposure and success for an artist. The workshop is being led by Zoe Young, former VP of A&R at Epic Records and CEO of A&R University.

Young will be joined by Dooney Battle, CEO of music publishing company Tha Lights Global, who will offer insight into the world of managing artists. Battle has been able to secure some of the biggest music deals of the past decade, including Lil Pump’s multi-million dollar contract with Warner Bros.“A&R Guide to Hit Records,” is taking place on March 15, 2022 at the JW Marriott in Austin, TX. Advance sign-ups are now available to SXSW attendees with a Primary Badge. More information can be found here.

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Exclusive Furniture Launches Same Day Delivery for Customers - “You asked; We listened!”

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“You asked; We listened!” Exclusive Furniture Now Activating Same Day Delivery for Customers across the Houston and 7 Locations

"At Exclusive Furniture, we want you to start enjoying your furniture RIGHT AWAY. In fact, we can deliver your purchase to your home the same day" 

Sam Zavary, President/Founder, Exclusive Furniture

Listening to the needs of its clients, Exclusive Furniture is launching its “Same Day Delivery” beginning March 1, 2022. After taking a good listen to many clients and customers, Exclusive Furniture and Sam Zavary have realized that the top priority to its consumer base is quick, easy, same day delivery. Taking pride in having in-stock and available furniture and a strong customer service team to serve the demand from customers, Exclusive Furniture will launch same day delivery March 1.

Exclusive Launches Same Day Delivery:
• Exclusive Furniture launching same day delivery
• Buying from any of the 7 locations Exclusive will deliver directly from the 176,000 sq. ft. warehouse, same day.
• “You asked, we listened”
• In stock Furniture
• Exclusive Furniture’s strong team continues serving the needs and demand of its customers
• Exclusive can get its clients the furniture desired same day and when desired

Furniture applicable to same day delivery includes all items in showrooms: bedding and mattresses from Tempurpedic, Serta, Sealy and Bedgear , dining room and living room sets, college and dorm room furniture sets, accessories for bedroom and accent pieces, to outdoor furniture and theatre furniture. Perfect for the entertaining and hot weather ahead in summer months.

President and CEO, Sam Zavary says, “At Exclusive Furniture, we want you to start enjoying your furniture RIGHT AWAY. In fact, we can deliver your purchase to your home the same day – not 6 weeks, 6 months, same day. We just don’t think our customers should wait that long for their furniture -- that’s why we have in stock furniture ready to be delivered. I know that my family would want their furniture delivered today so we’ll make sure your family can get it tonight!”

Exclusive Furniture supports its community and is also proud to participate in many local community activities such as Hurricane IDA & Hurricane Harvey Relief, Holiday Giving Back Campaigns (including Operation Turkey, FOX-26 12 Days of Christmas and ABC-13’s “Share Your Holidays”), ALIEF ISD’s ‘Back to School’ campaigns, and various other local neighborhood community initiatives priding itself on being an active member of the community through both involvement and volunteering and also donations.

For more information on same day delivery and how Exclusive Furniture can be more involved in your community, visit: www.exclusivefurniture.com.

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Demand for Secondhand Luxury Products is rising, So are Fakes: How one Dallas Business protects its Customers from Scams

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Dallas-based pawnshop chain uses training and technology to protect customers from getting scammed by the growing number of fake luxury items.

"Studies show that 1/5 of all of the luxury goods on 

your social media timeline are fake, so authenticity is key."

Deanna Thompson

From humble beginnings in 1987, Uncle Dan's Pawn has grown into an industry leader and one of the largest independently-owned pawnbrokers in North Texas. Customers count on them whether they are buying, selling, or pawning their belongings. 

This week, that training included spending the day with Deanna Thompson from Marque Mentor. Thompson is recognized as one of the foremost authorities of pre-owned luxury and is known to the pawnbroking industry due to her frequent speaking engagements as well as her published books, Chanel Reference Guide, The Beginner's Guide to Luxury Handbag Authentication, Volumes 1-4, and A Beginner's Guide to Louis Vuitton. 

In addition to corporate and on-site training, Thompson facilitates Marque Mentor, an online platform she co-founded alongside Quentin Caruana, President and CEO of Marque Luxury, the most trusted name in authenticated pre-owned luxury and largest B2B wholesale company. 

Marque Mentor is a platform that offers 360-degrees of insight and support through comprehensive insider guidance and real-life applications for tactics that have proven effective in shops and boutiques across the country. 

More information is available at marquementor.com.

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