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Dr. Randall Alifano PhD Discusses Ministry and the Power of Artistic Expression

In Professionals on October 10, 2010 at 5:25 pm

Dr. Randall Alifano PhD has dedicated his life to the service of his community through several different roles. In his professional capacity, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD is a counselor and an AIWP minister. Dr. Randall Alifano PhD’s ministerial work is centered on helping people integrate the disparate aspects of their lives into a whole person.

Dr. Randall Alifano PhD’s spiritual outlook is backed by years of practical experience as a counselor. Dr. Randall Alifano PhD’s ministry has found a balance between psychodynamic theories and practice and spiritual wisdom. He has found that bringing together these once disparate traditions is the most beneficial way to create a meaningful life. A whole person, says Dr. Randall Alifano PhD, is one who accepts the blessings and the flaws in one self and in others. Alifano also states that this integration entails improving communication skills, which starts with listening.

Dr. Randall Alifano PhD further explains that creativity can be a very helpful outlet for exercising communication and cultivating self-love. People that exercise their artistic sensibilities, says Dr. Randall Alifano PhD, improve their lives in several qualitative ways. Creating art and giving time to creative expression is a large contributor to mental, social and spiritual well being.

Personally, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD’s artistic proclivity is toward photography. Dr. Randall Alifano PhD has written both about the photographic arts and how he specifically works to improve his own craft. Creating art is not an indulgence, says Dr. Randall Alifano PhD, restricted to some mysteriously talented portion of our society. According to Dr. Randall Alifano PhD, art is the birthright of every human being.

One of the guiding principles of Dr. Randall Alifano PhD’s ministry is a commitment to recognizing the truth. Dr. Randall Alifano PhD explains that the truth is not a monolithic body of knowledge, and that it is not the same for all persons. Rather, truth manifests uniquely in each individual; sometimes as a whisper.  Dr. Alifano has found that when one learns to slow down and listen, the truth is revealed. One powerful way to plumb the depths of this reality, concludes Dr. Randall Alifano PhD, is to encourage creative expression.

About the Author

In 1985, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD received a Master’s degree in Psychology from Antioch University. Dr. Randall Alifano PhD completed his studies for a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in 1986. Dr. Randall Alifano PhD chose CIIS because it was the school he believed offered the best blend of the study of psychology and spirituality.

In October of 2002, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD became an Ordained Minister of The Association of the Integration of the Whole Person (AIWP). Dr. Randall Alifano PhD always had a sense that he would be a counselor. When other children were talking about how they wanted to be police officers or baseball players, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD already knew he would be listening to people being curious about how they lived their life. His first class in Psychology was in high school. The teacher and Randall Alifano would talk long after the last bell, debating things like empathy and altruism and the nature of healing.

At this time Dr. Randall Alifano PhD was already counseling friends and acquaintances and was known as a person that others could speak to about their concerns. Dr. Randall Alifano PhD received a BA in Psychology from SUNY Albany and while there, volunteered on the crisis hotline. Typically reserved for graduate students, he was the only undergrad student given permission to do one on one counseling with students and he supervised the other phone counselors. He also worked at a residential treatment program for emotionally challenged children at this time.

After graduation in 1976, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD hitchhiked through Europe for 8 months questioning himself and others about the existence of God and studying various religions. Back in New York, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD worked at the Coalition for Abused Women in NY, getting an education in violence and gender issues before traveling to San Francisco and beginning graduate work. Interviewing at San Francisco State University, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD told a well-known Philosophy professional that his interest was in finding integration between Psychology and Spirituality. That person, rather disdainfully, responded that they were two distinct traditions and were impossible to bring together.  Dr. Randall Alifano PhD did not end up attending that university.

Antioch University offered a course of study which was profoundly and personally challenging for Dr. Randall Alifano PhD. Encounter groups led by Will Schutz were meant to confront and shatter defenses. They did just that. One learned that being honest and vulnerable did not come naturally, as one tends to hide whatever is believed to be judged and prejudiced. Dr. Randall Alifano PhD also learned that Christ’s statement that “the Truth will set you free” had practical application. Dr. Randall Alifano PhD believes strongly that there is a freedom that results from learning to exercise the choice of saying what is true rather than communicating from habituated, unexamined, defensive patterns.

Just before graduation, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD’s twin boys were born. Dr Alifano had to quit school and started a janitorial service, Snow White Assoc., to support his new family. Additionally he became the Clinical Coordinator of the Men’s Program of the Marin Abused Women’s Services, working directly with violent men, leading groups and organizing and training the volunteer counselors. By 1985, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD was able to finish the required course work, write a thesis, receive his Master’s degree and begin a private practice. Within four months, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD had a full practice.

In 1990 Dr. Randall Alifano began a PhD program in Clinical Psychology at The California Institute of Integral Studies. This was a school that not only believed that Psychology and Spirituality could be integrated, but they included it in their name. Here, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD could study Psychoanalytic theory alongside the mystical traditions of the Desert Fathers, read Jung and Kierkegaard and study meditation and personality testing.  Graduating in 1996, Dr. Randall Alifano’s counseling skills deepened as his theoretical base broadened and his listening became more refined.

In 2002 Dr. Randall Alifano PhD was ordained by The Association for the Integration of the Whole Person as a Minister specializing in Pastoral Counseling.  It was in that year that he began to make a shift away from traditional Psychotherapy and found a calling in Psycho-spiritual Counseling. The tradition of Psychotherapy is anchored in the medical model which assesses for pathology and then treats it. After 26 years of private practice, Dr. Randall Alifano PhD realized that this perspective is biased and that it frequently results in a profound limitation of one’s ability to listen to the complexity of what is being said. He found that when listening it is vitally important to quiet the mind so as to be completely receptive to the speaker.

In 2007 Dr. Kim Chernin, Dr. Renate Stendhal and Dr. Randall Alifano PhD developed and taught a year long program for therapists entitled Advanced Study in Intuitive Listening. They taught the art of listening and wrote articles articulating how one can refine listening skills and empathically surrender in order to hear what can be missed when one is listening through unexamined filters.

Dr. Randall Alifano PhD is grateful that he is, personally and professionally, living the life he had hoped for all those years ago; integrating psychology and spirituality. The individuals and couples that see Dr. Randall Alifano PhD are happy that they are not being diagnosed and treated along pathological lines but are regarded from a much broader perspective.

Dr. Randall Alifano PhD can be reached by email at randall@randallalifanophd.com or by phone at (510) 528-1201. For more information, visit his website at http://www.randallalifanophd.com.

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Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz Discusses a Safe Approach to Rock Climbing

In Personal, Professionals on October 8, 2010 at 5:10 am

Avid nature-lover Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz says that time spent in the great outdoors is enriching. Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz especially enjoys outdoor recreational activities like hiking, bicycling and rock climbing. As a dweller in the American northeast, Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz knows first-hand the value of spending a day communing with nature.

For those who prefer more rugged recreation, Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz suggests rock climbing. Rock climbing is not an esoteric fad, notes Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz, but an age old practice that explores the relationship between human and landscape. Two factors vital to effective rock climbing, says Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz, are a solid grip and good balance.

Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz says that a good grip, however, does not mean a tight grip. Squeezing or clutching at the rock, says Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz, tires out muscles more quickly, leading to setbacks like fatigue and cramps. Holding on to the rock with a vice grip, says Berkowitz, actually impedes fluid motion. Sometimes on a difficult patch of rock, adds Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz, a person will tighten their grip because they are nervous. The key is to relax, maintain a firm grip that is not too tight and examine the rock for the route ahead. Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz especially cautions inexperienced climbers to stay focused on the route along the rock so as not to come up empty handed. There are forearm exercises, notes Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz, that will go a long way towards improving a climbing grip.

Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz also points out that rock climbing requires good balance. Rock climbing puts people in challenging positions, says Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz, and good balance helps climbers to maintain calmness, clarity and comfort as they navigate a path on the rock face. Before making a move, adds Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz, it is important to maintain a keen sense of one’s center of gravity. There are different climbing exercises, explains Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz, that will further help to develop a steady balance. Inquire with the local climbing community as well as contacting online resources, says Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz, to learn the best and latest balance exercises.

About the author

Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz is a skilled professional who has received the designations of MSE.d, CSW and LCSW. Initially, Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and then earned an MSE.d.

Later, Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz received a Masters of Clinical Social Work (CSW), which was followed by recognition as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Embarking on his chosen vocation path, Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Queens College, Flushing New York in 1994. Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz was certified as a school social worker and school Psychologist in 1997 at Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York and he earned a Masters of Clinical Social Work (CSW) from New York University in 1999. Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz was issued a certificate in 2000 as a Post Masters in Early Childhood and Adolescence Psychotherapy and Berkowitz obtained his Post Masters certificate in Gestalt Therapy from the Gestalt Association of Psychotherapy in New York City, New York in 2002.

Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz served as a special Education Instructor in the New York City Public Schools in Brooklyn from 1993-1994. Additionally, Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz logged experience as a school Psychologist and Social Worker with the Board of Education in Brooklyn, NY from 1994 until 2006. Berkowitz also served as a social work intern at Maimonides Psychiatric Outpatient in Brooklyn New York during 1998 and 1999.

During 1999 and 2000 Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz worked as an outpatient social worker, MSW, CSW at New Hope Guild in Brooklyn, New York. Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz also served as Administrative Assistant, MSW, and LMSW at Fordham Tremont Center in Bronx, New York 2003-2004. Additionally, Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz periodically offered his services as Clinical Social Worker, MSW, and CSW at the Jewish Board of Family & Children Services in Brooklyn New York from 2002 through 2006.

Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz served as the Administrative Director, MSW, and LMSW at the Bikur Cholim Department of Clinical Services in Rockland, New York in 2004 and 2005. Currently Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz maintains a private practice in Teaneck, New Jersey focusing on children, adolescents, couples, and families.

Yochanan Jonathan Berkowitz can be reached by calling 646-338-5424 or by email at berkj1517@yahoo.com. For more information go online to his website at http://www.familiesheal.com.

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Chef Ben Vaughn Advocates Balanced Eating Over Fad Diets

In Professionals on September 30, 2010 at 5:50 pm

Chef Ben Vaughn has enjoyed an extensive and decorated career as one of the best chefs in the state of Tennessee. However, Chef Ben Vaughn points out that being a successful chef means more than cooking tasty food. Quality cooking, says Chef Ben Vaughn, is also measured by its healthiness and heartiness. Fast food is technically “tasty,” illustrates Chef Ben Vaughn, but it is by no means quality cooking attributable to a chef.

A lot of people try dieting, says Chef Ben Vaughn, to regulate health and weight. Chef Ben Vaughn notes that diets usually entail the exclusion of certain food groups from regular meals. Chef Ben Vaughn insists that balance at the table is more valuable than obsessive dieting.

Chef Ben Vaughn offers as evidence a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Chef Ben Vaughn explains that this study compares the effects and results of two very popular fad diets, low fat and low carb. Chef Ben Vaughn says that both diets, studied over a 2-year period, resulted in poor weight loss, unhealthy side effects, and high drop out rates.

Chef Ben Vaughn explains that diets like those are not the answer to healthy eating. Healthy eating, says Chef Ben Vaughn, is about balancing the elements of the food you eat, including fats and carbohydrates. Eliminating natural foods, notes Chef Ben Vaughn, is not a healthy approach. He believes that people are healthier when they eat the right proportions of food groups.

Chef Ben Vaughn encourages people to learn the right daily proportion of fats, carbohydrates and proteins to contribute to optimum health. Chef Ben Vaughn reiterates that restrictive diets are not the solution. Permanent weight loss and a longer life span, concludes Chef Ben Vaughn, are easily attainable through eating a balanced diet and getting a bit of regular exercise.

About Chef Ben Vaughn

Even before Chef Ben Vaughn’s first employment, an esteemed restaurant-owning family friend used to take the eager young lad on guided tours of restaurant kitchens. Chef Ben Vaughn’s first kitchen job was a baker’s helper in South Florida. Chef Ben Vaughn was 15 years old at the time and he has been excelling ever since. By learning the restaurant business from the bottom up, Chef Ben Vaughn gained a unique perspective on creative cooking. He enjoyed a long professional apprenticeship before his formal chef experience ever began.

This foundation of hands-on learning has given Chef Ben Vaughn a welcome advantage in his career. Staying true to his southern roots, Chef Ben Vaughn grew into a position as the executive chef of Memphis, Tennessee’s River Oaks Restaurant. Chef Ben Vaughn flourished at River Oaks and shortly thereafter was named one of the top 5 Best Chefs in the city of Memphis. Chef Ben Vaughn took this support from his community to heart. In 2009, he opened a restaurant named after his daughter, Grace. At Grace, Chef Ben Vaughn brought Memphis the skill and visual stimulation of artisan French cooking while maintaining an American southern range of flavor.

Chef Ben Vaughn is committed to the future of sustainable food production. Chef Ben Vaughn builds his menus according to the seasonal availability of locally produced foods. From meat to produce, Chef Ben Vaughn has developed good relations with the growers of the great state of Tennessee. Chef Ben Vaughn acquires quality foods from local farmers and translates them into gustatory delights that have earned him great renown among his peers and diners. More recently, Chef Ben Vaughn has opened a second restaurant in Memphis, called Au Fond Farmtable. Chef Ben Vaughn’s Au Fond Farmtable provides a more rustic and informal dining experience, with all of the flavor and care that the good people of Memphis expect.

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Neil G. Pansey – Neil G. Pansey Discusses Rising College Tuition

In Professionals on July 3, 2010 at 8:06 am

There is concern about the cost of college today, says longtime engineer Neil G. Pansey. But there are many options that contribute to making an education cheaper. Neil G. Pansey explains why costs are increasing and what prospective students can do about it.

The economy does not help the situation, asserts Neil G. Pansey. Universities are charging more money because their costs have risen, explains Neil G. Pansey. Profits for the colleges aren’t increasing. Neil G. Pansey says that these institutions are just trying to keep with the times. Inflation assumes that the population is making more money and therefore can spend more. Unfortunately, says Neil G. Pansey, inflation and deflation are at odds with each other today. There is no constant value to money, explains Neil G. Pansey.

But lots of universities are finding themselves able to offer expanded aid programs anyway, continues Neil G. Pansey. Hard financial times often lead to wealthy alumni contributing more money than usual. Neil G. Pansey points out that this fact is ironic, but that’s the way it is. Students in college today can often get at least half of their tuition covered with the proper paperwork, explains Neil G. Pansey.

Many universities also offer federal loans or work-study programs. Neil G. Pansey says that colleges are sometimes able to offer these loans at discounted interest rates. He recommends that students take advantage of these. Work-study programs let students take on a part-time job at the university for pay that can be used towards tuition, explains Neil G. Pansey. Parents need to be aware that the checks go straight to the student, points out Neil G. Pansey.

Banks are offering decent deals on student loans. While rates aren’t that great, banks still have to stay competitive, according to Neil G. Pansey. Be sure to check around different banks, recommends Neil G. Pansey.

There are lots of options to counteract high college costs. Neil G. Pansey also recommends looking into small scholarships available to students. As a former student, Neil G. Pansey wishes college students and their families the best of luck.

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Chef Ben Vaughn Discusses the Art of Locally Varied Menus

In Professionals on June 28, 2010 at 2:39 am

Chef Ben Vaughn, proprietor of the elegant and artful Grace restaurant, has recently opened a new restaurant called Au Fond Farmtable. Loosely translated, explains Chef Ben Vaughn, the name means “Fundamentally Farmtable.” Chef Ben Vaughn’s goal with this less formal breakfast and lunch establishment is to create an artisan menu based on local food, with a cafe or bistro style environment. Chef Ben Vaughn opened Au Fond Farmtable right next door to his popular Grace restaurant. The two restaurants share a kitchen, says Chef Ben Vaughn, but are committed to very distinct and complementary eating experiences.

One unique quality of Chef Ben Vaughn’s latest dining establishment, Au Fond Farmtable, is the variability of the menu. Chef Ben Vaughn understands that in the restaurant world it is typically a cardinal sin to stray from the menu to which patrons are accustomed. But Chef Ben Vaughn feels that the menu at Au Fond Farmtable is reaching farther. The menu at Chef Ben Vaughn’s new restaurant is tuned in to the local farmers and food producers of the Memphis area.

For this reason, explains Chef Ben Vaughn, Au Fond Farmtable’s menu can change within a matter of days. But Chef Ben Vaughn assures that the changes are subtle and based on what local farmers are producing. This includes fine products like Anson Mills grits and Newman Farm bacon, notes Chef Ben Vaughn. For an example of menu variability, says Chef Ben Vaughn, Au Fond Farmtable features a hypnotic and delicious grilled pimento cheese sandwich. During the week, explains Chef Ben Vaughn, the cheese in this sandwich may range from sharp cheddar to an organic goat cheese in the same week. Chef Ben Vaughn allows for these subtle changes because local dairy producers always have something fresh and new for him. Chef Ben Vaughn, in turn, translates the natural variability of local food production into his menu.

Au Fond Farmtable
Cooper-Young next to Grace Restaurant
938 South Cooper Street
Memphis, TN, 38104
901.274.8513

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Carnegie Digital Computers | Guide to Informed Electronics Purchases

In Professionals, Technology, Uncategorized on May 25, 2010 at 6:40 pm

All people want to make good decisions with their money. That’s why
Carnegie Digital Computers has compiled the most important and crucial information for those considering buying a new electronic device. According to Carnegie Digital Computers, there are certain things consumers need to know in order to spend their money wisely.

When buying electronics, Carnegie Digital Computers suggests that customers begin by reading Consumer Reports. These official reports detail consumer experiences with certain products, says Carnegie Digital Computers. Such information leads to more informed purchases, which is better for both the buyer and seller. Carnegie Digital Computers lets customers know that the most reliable data on any electronic is available through consumer ratings.

Carnegie Digital Computers also urges buyers to consider purchasing a refurbished electronic device. Refurbs can offer huge discounts compared to the original price. The key is to make sure the product is factory-refurbished, says Carnegie Digital Computers. This is the only way to ensure that the product has a decent manufacturing history. Carnegie Digital Computers explains that these products should also come with a valid warranty in order to provide a good deal to buyers.
Customers may also want to consider purchasing extras for the product. Carnegie Digital Computers says that some electronics stores may not offer add-on memory cards or data cables. Many times, buyers do not need such extra products to receive full functionality of the electronic, but it’s always a good idea to consider.

According to Carnegie Digital Computers, buying products from brands with a history of products with superior performance is usually a good choice. Although many people are wary of big-name brands because of price, Carnegie Digital Computers says that most of these companies make great electronic products.
In general, Carnegie Digital Computers says that the best rule of thumb to use when shopping for electronics is to take the time to find the product that is best for you. Ask questions and do research and Carnegie Digital Computers knows that you will enjoy your new electronics purchase.

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Stephen Pitz | Fine Arts Programs in School Can Help Reduce Student Stress

In Creative Arts, Professionals, Uncategorized on May 20, 2010 at 4:47 pm

Stephen Pitz knows first hand about the benefits that arts can contribute to a school program. Being a former educator, Stephen Pitz believes that fine arts must be kept in schools for students. Why? Because according to Stephen Pitz, students who choose to take part in arts and theatre programs grow into more mature and well-balanced young adults. Stephen Pitz is so passionate about fine arts that he is currently pursuing a writing career.
Students who take part in fine arts programs learn how to handle daily stress better, according to Stephen Pitz. Understanding how to handle stress and pressure is a crucial part of growing up. Stephen Pitz claims that arts and theatre programs teach students this important ability.
Fine arts activities also tend to make students more responsible, continues Stephen Pitz. Acquiring the self-discipline to practice an instrument or memorizing lines for a part in the play helps students grow. Stephen Pitz asserts that the skills that come with fine arts are not specifically found in any other subject. Because of this, Stephen Pitz believes that taking art programs out of public schools would cause a serious blow to creative thinking.
Stephen Pitz argues that becoming involved in arts or theatre programs in school is one of the best decisions a student can make. Participating students generally become more mature and trustworthy. Also, Stephen Pitz points out that fine arts offer good-natured fun. Stephen Pitz feels that young people who are able to have fun in an arts-based setting are better able to withstand peer pressure. Because students can gain confidence in themselves and their abilities, they are better able to resist the temptation to give in to negative social pressures, concludes Stephen Pitz.

James Smith Discusses Owning Versus Renting Yachts

In Professionals on April 13, 2010 at 4:16 pm

James Smith enjoys traveling, but not all of this traveling involves destinations. Recently, James Smith paraphrased an old adage, “The joy is in the journey.” James Smith pointed out that sometimes a fantastic adventure vacation has nothing to do with where you are going, and everything to do with how you get there.

In this instance, James Smith is talking about adventure sailing. Adventure sailing is taking a long deep-sea cruise either on your own yacht or a chartered vessel. While on a recent trip, James Smith explained why he thinks that owning a yacht is more satisfying than renting a vessel. It’s true that if you own the boat, there are more responsibilities, but James Smith thinks the benefits far outweigh the obligations.

According to James Smith, one reason that individuals may prefer to own their own yacht is flexibility. When the boat is your own, you can take it out any time you like. A boat owner never has to make reservations or call a travel agent. He can simply go down to his boat and take to the sea. James Smith acknowledges that the most significant expenses of maintaining your won boat are the berthing fees, food for your trips, and fuel for your ship. However, James Smith points out that renting a yacht incurs some of the same costs. A chartered boat often charges for the crew’s food and the ship’s fuel anyway.

Owning your own yacht, continues James Smith, also has more business oriented and fiscal advantages than it seems. James Smith explains that yachts, if they are sufficiently equipped with a permanent galley, a head, and at least one berth, could be classified as a second home and a place of business. Business conducted on your yacht becomes tax deductible. James Smith encourages boat owners to consult with their tax advisors for more details about these particular perks of yacht ownership.

In the end, if you sail enough, owning your own yacht is less expensive and more fulfilling than renting a yacht each time you want to cruise the ocean.

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Paul G. Hauf Serves Small Business Clients

In Professionals on April 10, 2010 at 9:18 am

In 1980, Paul G. Hauf established a consulting business to provide advice on both business loans as well as commercial property mortgages. Over the past 30 years, he has honed his skills and mastered many intricacies of the marketplace. When area proprietors want to sell a business, they’ve learned to turn to Paul G. Hauf. When investors and small-scale entrepreneurs are looking for a business to buy, Paul G. Hauf is the first person they call.

In truth, Paul G. Hauf has not always been the go-to broker for business owners and buyers. It has taken Paul G. Hauf decades of experience, years of trial and error, to become the local authority on small business brokerage and financing. One of the secrets to Paul G. Hauf’s success is clarity and openness. He develops business relationships with people beyond his sphere of influence, even with other brokers that some would consider competitors.

Paul G. Hauf believes that the business world only stands to gain by building better, business relationships. Because of this, Paul G. Hauf does not merely cultivate relationships between buyers and sellers, but also he acts as a nexus of business brokerage and financing communications. Paul G. Hauf has drawn together a large network of not only buyers and sellers, but also an entire universe of lenders and other independent brokers. By creating a cooperative business environment, Paul G. Hauf enjoys working with rather than competing against other business advisers.

If Paul G. Hauf cannot connect a client to the services they need, then he will find someone who can. In the end, the people Paul G. Hauf helps eventually turn around and help him. Sometimes it is through repeat business. Sometimes it is through referrals. Other times it is through kind word of mouth from satisfied clients. Paul G. Hauf considers these intangible returns just as important to his firm’s continued success as his bottom line. This commitment to cooperative business brokerage is what has made Paul G. Hauf a trusted leader in his field.

James Smith Answers the Question, “Why is exercise so important?”

In Professionals on March 31, 2010 at 1:41 pm

An active lifestyle is the cornerstone of success in life. James Smith is a widely traveled entrepreneur with a penchant for humanitarian causes. Always on the go, James Smith has often said a physical fitness program was the wellspring of his personal energies. Regular exercise fends off anxiety, clears the mind, and strengthens the body. The sense of well-being that comes from exercise is the source of energy and has been the inspiration for James Smith’s many achievements in life.

Many people ask James Smith for physical fitness tips. The business owner and world traveler explains that exercise is not as complex as sedentary people make it out to be. The hardest thing about exercise, says James Smith, is getting started. Once a person overcomes the inertia of inactivity, exercise becomes easier and more pleasant as the weeks go by. The basic elements of regular exercise are sweat and increased heart rate. If a person works up a sweat and huffs and puffs a few times a week, they are on the road to wellness.

For basic physical fitness, James Smith suggests three to four 30-minute workouts per week. Of course, adds James Smith, professional athletes work out much more than this, but each person has to assess their own fitness goals. A good technique is to combine endurance exercise with strength training. James Smith explains that endurance exercises are activities like running, biking, and aerobics. Strength training is based on building muscle mass through weight lifting and similar programs.

According to James Smith, an individual cannot understate the therapeutic and physiological benefits of regular exercise. Exercise lowers bad cholesterol, increases good cholesterol and is probably the cheapest, most reliable remedy for depression on the market. James Smith notes that exercise has somewhat fallen out of favor in this modern world of cars, fast food, and home theaters. But research and experience do not lie. Exercise, insists James Smith, is the key to individual health and happiness.

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