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Makeovers Salon & Spa of Easton to Hold Fall “Fashion for a Cause” Show on Sunday, September 26th

Makeovers Salon & Spa, the largest salon and spa in the state, will hold a Fall “Fashion for a Cause” show on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to benefit Wheels for Avery.

Join Makeovers for an evening of fashion and fun – all for a good cause. See the latest styles in hair color and design, make-up and clothing. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased at Makeovers. Space is limited and tickets are on sale now. A portion of the proceeds will help support Wheels for Avery (Avery Austin, “Wheels for Avery” http://awalkbyfaithamazedbygrace.blogspot.com/ ).

The evening’s festivities include a Fall Fashion Runway Show with a special debut of five Makeover contest winners and their new styles. Models will be featuring brand new fall designs by local fashion boutiques Posh of North Easton and Rock Reunion Clothing of Easton. In addition to the runway show, guests will enjoy pre-show boutique shopping, wine tasting, music, mingling and food from Makeovers’ own Gourmet Café.

Makeovers Salon & Spa is located at 574 Washington Street South Easton, MA 02375. For more information, contact (508) 238-1211 or visit their website at www.makeoverssalon.com.

About Makeovers Salon & Spa

Makeovers Salon & Spa is owned by the internationally recognized, award-winning designers Edward and Norah Blum. As one of the largest salon and spa in Massachusetts, Makeovers Salon & Spa is a 13,200 square foot “paradise” with 26 styling stations, nine large treatment rooms and a staff of more than 80 providing hair styling and coloring; nail and spa services. Makeovers Salon & Spa has been honored 15 times with “First Place Reader’s Choice Award” in all beauty categories.

Makeovers Salon & Spa designers travel to New York for training in the latest color and cutting techniques each Spring and the salon frequently hosts renowned international guest trainers. Services offered at the Day Spa include facials, laser treatments, massage, manicures/pedicures, wraps, body treatments, waxing, reflexology and aromatherapy. Their line of high quality products include G.M. Collin and Glymed Spa products, Glominerals Makeup and Wella, Sebastian, Rene Furtier, Alterna and Icon hair care products.

Makeovers Salon & Spa is located at 574 Washington Street in Easton, MA. For more information, visit the website at www.makeoverssalon.com or contact (508) 238-1211.

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Old Colony Elder Services Announces Caregiver Support Group in Hanson

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is offering a Caregiver Support Group on the second Wednesday of each month beginning in September, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hanson Senior Center located at 132 Maquan Street. OCES is an Aging Services Access Point headquartered in Brockton and serves seniors and caregivers in 23 towns south of Boston.

The Caregiver Support Group is an educational support group that allows caregivers to exchange practical ideas and information. Attendees will also be able to gain insight from guest speakers. Light refreshments will be served.

The Caregiver Support Group is associated with the Alzheimer’s Association and free respite will be provided on site. To RSVP or for questions, contact Nicole Welch, Program Development Manager at Old Colony Elder Services, 508-584-1561, ext. 249.

About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver; Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services; Home Care and more.

OCES offers these programs in the towns of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.

The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization.

In 2009, OCES was honored with the Metro-South Chamber of Commerce’s “Economic Impact Award”. The agency has 140 employees. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.

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Designing your home office… DirectBuy of Orlando provides tips on setting up your home office.

ORLANDO, FL…

Not too long ago, the home office meant the corporate headquarters of a company. With more and more people running businesses out of their home or telecommuting to their “day job” a day or more a week, the home office has had to become every bit as functional and comfortable as the cubicle or office at work. To that end, DirectBuy of Orlando, the leading members-only home improvement and home furnishings club with direct insider prices, has some helpful tips on setting up your home office.

For starters, DirectBuy recommends drawing a floor plan of the room or area where your home office will be. Your floor plan should include markings of where the electrical outlets are and accurate measurements of the heights of the windows, doorways and any closet space to give you additional design options.

“If you’re going to be spending significant time in your home office, from eight to 20 hours a week or more, you’re going to want a space that’s a little more comfortable, functional and aesthetically pleasing than the spare room or corner of a room that’s passed for a home office in years past,” said Brian Cohen, owner of DirectBuy of Orlando. “Many of our members work with our designers to create not only a comfortable workspace for one or more members of the household, but also a room you’ll want to show off to guests.”

Some of the things you may want to consider in planning your office space:

  • Ergonomic chairs, desks, and other office pieces.
  • Lower shelves so you can reach for books, folders, and other items without strain.
  • Lighting under workspace shelves to make it easier to read.
  •  A mount or platform for your computer monitor so you can look at the screen without tilting your head up or down.
  • Neutral, soothing colors for your walls like teal blues, soft cool grays, and warm Tuscan colors to create a relaxing work atmosphere.
  • How much natural light does the room get and how much do you want? Do you prefer curtains to blinds? There are a wide range of innovative blinds, sheers, louvers, and shutters to achieve the look you want.
  • The depth of the pieces you’re putting in your office. There’s nothing worse than trying to add a desk to a spot that fits length- and width-wise but leaves no room for the chair.
  • Installing additional outlets to give you more layout and design options.
  • Avoiding wall-to-wall carpeting if possible; offices are high traffic areas and wear will show on your rugs the more time you work at home. Use carpet tiles for the areas you want carpeting, so that you can replace them if they fade or show stains, and use hardwood or ceramic tile for the rest of the space.

DirectBuy of Orlando carries a large selection of brand-name office furniture at direct insider prices from manufacturers or their authorized suppliers. DirectBuy of Orlando also employs product specialists and designers who can help members create the home office that works best for their individual needs and for family members if it’s a shared workspace.

Since 1971, DirectBuy Club has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, flooring, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. Conveniently located at 502 Sunport Lane, Suite 400, in Orlando, DirectBuy of Orlando offers consumers a comfortable, welcoming setting where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy Club membership, visit directbuycares.com.

About DirectBuy Club

For more than 39 years, DirectBuy Club has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 150 locations in North America, DirectBuy Club offers its members access to more than 700 brand-name manufacturers or their authorized suppliers in the US, and more than 500 brand-name manufacturers or their authorized suppliers in Canada.

Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy Club’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting directbuy.com or directbuycares.com.

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Old Colony Elder Services Offers Tips for Stretching Food Dollars

Many families are concerned about the rising costs of food.

Shawn Smith, Registered Dietician and Nutrition Program Director at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving 23 towns in the greater Brockton and Plymouth areas, shares tips from the USDA: Food and Nutrition Service on stretching your food dollars through budgeting and food selection.

According to Smith, “You have to know your food budget. Make a shopping list based on how much you have to spend and buy only the amounts of fresh foods you can use before they spoil. Consider frozen or shelf stable items that last longer and try to plan meals around what’s on sale”.

Smith offers insight on a few of the best buys for cost and nutrition:

Breads and Grains. Look for bargains on day old bread. It costs less but is still nutritious. Buy regular rice, oatmeal and grits instead of instant to save money, sugar and calories.

Vegetables and Salad. Buy large bags of frozen vegetables. Seal tightly in the freezer between uses. Avoid pre-bagged salad mixes. They are usually more expensive and spoil faster.

Fruits. Buy fresh fruits in season, when they generally cost less. Frozen and canned fruits are a smart choice all year round.

Low-Fat Milk Products. Buy fresh, low-fat milk in the largest size that can be used before spoiling. Larger containers cost less than smaller sizes. Ultra-pasteurized milk has a longer expiration date and won’t spoil as fast

Meat and Beans. Chuck or bottom round roast has less fat and is cheaper than sirloin.

Dried beans and peas are a good source of protein and fiber. They last a long time without spoiling.

Look for specials at the meat counter. Buy meat on sale for big savings. Buy meat in large bulk packages to save money. Freeze portions you won’t use right away to prevent spoiling.

If you are struggling to put food on the table, the USDA’s nutrition assistance programs may help. You may qualify for more than Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

OCES can help. Contact the Nutrition Department at OCES (508) 584-1561.

About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver; Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services; Home Care and more.

OCES offers these programs in the towns of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.

The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization.

In 2009, OCES was honored with the Metro-South Chamber of Commerce’s “Economic Impact Award”. The agency has 140 employees. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.

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Working for the weekend… Top five Labor Day weekend projects.

CHICAGO, GURNEE, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL …

The initial intent of Labor Day was to provide a day off for workers. For many homeowners, that “off” day provides a perfect opportunity—three full days—to start and finish home improvement projects. Sometimes the largest question to ponder is which home improvement project to take on for the long Labor Day weekend.

“It’s nice to be ambitious and to try and take advantage of that extra day off, but the biggest mistake homeowners can make with the Labor Day weekend is starting something that bleeds into the next week,” said Dave Kushner, owner of DirectBuy of Northern Illinois. “The goal should be to pick one project that you can easily finish in one day so there’s still enough time to enjoy the weekend and rest up.”

Some simple Labor Day weekend projects Kushner recommends include:

  • Paint and wood protection – Painting or finishing wood surfaces usually works best in warm weather. While this summer has been unusually warm, you never know when the weather will turn. So, take advantage of the long weekend to stain/seal your deck.
  • Concrete protection and sealing – Another area where homeowners fail to take precautions before winter. Whether it’s your driveway, walkway, patio or the surface of your storage shed, a coat of sealer can prolong the life of the surface. You can find concrete sealer at most hardware stores and home improvement centers.
  • Clean carpets – You can rent a steam cleaner at your local supermarket or home improvement store. Be sure to start this one on Saturday so your carpeting has time to dry by Monday.
  • Mulching and winterizing flower beds – While most consider mulching to be a spring time activity, mulching again in the fall accomplishes a few things. First, mulch tends to fade in the summer heat, so “refreshing” your mulch is not a bad idea. Second, mulch offers a layer of protection for plants during the winter.
  • Paint – Painting remains the home improvement project that reaps the largest return on investment (a 250% return on your investment for freshly painted interior walls, according to HomeGain.com). Limit costly mistakes and spills by using drop cloths and painter’s tape.

“There really aren’t many days off when you own a home,” added Kushner. “But completing one of these projects can improve the look and feel of your home and give you plenty of time to enjoy that Labor Day cookout.”

About DirectBuy Club

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers or their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality. The DirectBuy Clubs serving the greater Chicago area are part of more than 150 locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting http://www.directbuy.com. 

Locations of the DirectBuy clubs serving the greater Chicago area are: DirectBuy of Chicago North, 6325 North Avondale Ste. 110, Chicago, IL; DirectBuy of DuPage County, 1864 High Grove Lane Ste. 124, Naperville, IL; DirectBuy of Northern Illinois, 3900 Washington Street, Gurnee, IL; and DirectBuy of Tinley Park, 18400 S. 76th Avenue Ste. B, Tinley Park, IL.

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

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The Customer is KING – Action Bearing Renovates Shipping Department to Provide “Six-Sigma” Level of Service

Action Bearing, a Boston based bearing company catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets in New England and beyond, has recently renovated their entire shipping department in an effort to ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction in the industry.

Customers are KING

To further enhance the customer experience at Action Bearing, the company has renovated their entire shipping department. From intake and processing of orders with state-of-the-art technology to a revamp of the stock rooms, Action has made every effort to streamline shipping operations so they may continue to exceed the demands of a growing national and international customer base.

Action relies upon UPS and FedEx to assure that product(s) arrive at the customer’s door in 100 percent perfect shape. Action is proud to say that they are able to get bearings to far off places in short order. Whether the bearings and related products are slated for oil fields in Russia, ship repairs in Guam or mines in Brazil, the company makes every effort to connect with their customers, even via satellite, to ensure they receive exactly what they need, when they need it.

Action offers 24/7 customers service and gives customers the capability to find and order what they need through their website. Their full product catalog is now online and may also be downloaded as a super-handy reference tool for all bearings and related products. Technical drawings, specs with load ratings, and the ability to compare parts side by side are a few of the new catalog features.

To learn more about Action Bearing, visit their website at www.Actionbearing.com.

The Action Bearing Difference
In a proud tradition, the same families that started the company in 1957 keep Action Bearing rolling by specializing in bearings for OEM and MRO markets across the country. Action Bearing has a staff of 22 and a 23,000 square foot facility to provide bearings ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants.

Action Bearing offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff dedicated to delivering; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Action Bearing has become the leading provider of bearings to OEM and MRO markets in the U.S.

Action Bearing maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, contact 617-782-1400 or toll free, 800-225-4587, email info@Actionbearing.com or visit www.Actionbearing.com

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Drop down and give me 10. Biz Boot Camp.

Drop down and give me 10.
Concord, Mass.-based Success & Profits Boot Camp gets you back to business starting Sept. 16.

DATELINE: CONCORD, MASS.

Not satisfied with the level that your business is at? Success & Profits Boot Camp, an eight-session program starting on September 16, is just the regimen you need.

The first session commences on Thursday, September 16th from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Best Western Hotel in Concord, 740 Elm Street, Concord, Mass. Subsequent classes are every other Thursday at the same time.

Investment is $900 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Alzheimer’s Association. There is a money back guarantee after the first session if you don’t agree the workshop is worthwhile.

The Boot Camp is directed by Van C. Smick, founder of Success and Profits Coaching based in Concord, Mass.

But “what” can you do to increase your business profits massively? You need to utilize 4 profit generating strategies – which you’ll learn in the workshop. But this eight-session program will not just teach you “What” you need to do but you’ll leave this program knowing “How” to do what you need to do to maximize your successful & profitable. And you will have DONE much of the planning work in the program itself.

Topics include results-producing marketing; S.M.A.R.T. goals (You’ll learn what SMART means), the difference between cash flow, cash gap & break-even; how to sell like a pro — without feeling dirty; leverage — how to do more with fewer resources; creating a winning team so you don’t have to work; five steps to freedom — have a biz you can sell; and more.

Register by visiting www.SuccessAndProfits.com and clicking on “Upcoming Events” or email workshop leader Van Smick at Van@SuccessAndProfits.com

Success And Profits coaching provides clients with passion, guidance, mentoring, strategic and tactical planning and the accountability to achieve their desired results. Clients achieve their goals of increased sales, profits and effective time management through practical and proven solutions.

Van C. Smick, a Carlisle, Mass. resident, is the founder and director of Success and Profits Coaching. He brings an enthusiasm and passion for helping others. He has more than 25 years of business acumen and 12 years of coaching and leadership experience in large and small businesses.

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“Maximize Your Profits” – Sept. 9 and 10

“Maximize Your Profits” workshop hosted by Success & Profits Coaching –
Sept. 9 and 10 at Best Western, Concord, Mass.

There are only four strategies which can increase a business’s profits. At the “Maximize Your Profits” workshop hosted by Success & Profits Coaching participants will learn those 4 strategies of increasing profits and dozens of proven tactics to increase profits by a minimum of 50%.

Entrepreneurs can choose from one of two workshop dates including Thursday, Sept 9th, 5:30-7 p.m. and Friday, Sept 10th, 7:30-9 a.m. at the Best Western of Concord, 740 Elm Street, Concord, Mass.

Investment is $25 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to Alzheimer’s Association.

The workshop will underscore how to increase your leads with only a nominal investment, how to land 100% of the best prospects, how to get customers to spend more and how to increase your profit margins.

Previous attendees to this workshop have rated this workshop a 9 or higher out of 10 for the past 5 years. Participants are guaranteed to learn $1,000 worth of easy to implement strategies or the $25 investment is refunded — although you still get all the proven tactics you have learned.

Register by visiting www.SuccessAndProfits.com and clicking on “Upcoming Events” or email workshop leader Van Smick at Van@SuccessAndProfits.com.

Success And Profits coaching provides clients with passion, guidance, mentoring, strategic and tactical planning and the accountability to achieve their desired results. Clients achieve their goals of increased sales, profits and effective time management through practical and proven
solutions.

Van Smick, a Carlisle, Mass. resident, is the founder and director of Success and Profits Coaching. He brings an enthusiasm and passion for helping others. He has more than 25 years of business acumen and 12 years of coaching and leadership experience in large and small businesses.

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Lori Skinner RN of South Shore Skin Center and Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation featured in DERMASCOPE Magazine

The Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation of Hingham and South Shore Skin Center teamed up at the Special Olympics held last week at Weymouth High School to educate children and their families about skin cancer prevention and sun safety.
DermaScope Magazine

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