President Barack Obama taking questions on LinkedIn

Sep30

 

In case you haven’t heard, President Barack Obama is currently taking questions on LinkedIn. What’s the occasion? He’s prepping for a town hall meeting on his Putting America Back to Work initiative, which is scheduled for Monday in Mountain View, Calif. (Exact date TBA.)

Well, entrepreneurs don’t need to be asked twice. 

The request brought more than 700 comments in just a short time, and lots of them aren’t very polite.

A few highlights:

Have you stopped promoting green jobs and renewable energy technology development?

Why did it take almost three years to focus on fixing the economy and putting Americans back to work? …Americans are hurting and you seem more focused on your ego rather than the good of this nation.

Why did you prioritize the health care bill over the economy?

Why do we continue to subsidize China?

How can you plan to pass the jobs bill when Republicans have already said they oppose it?

In what ways have you met the benchmarks for success as President during your past four years as a public servant?

Here’s a sharp one from entrepreneur Brent Peterson: How can small businesses (like my own) cut through the red tape to present ideas and resources directly to you that will assist veterans and the long-term unemployed today?

Why are you closing SBA offices nationally at the same time there is a greater need?

Have you ever held a private sector job? Ever started a private business or created a job with your private business? Can you balance a checkbook?

Ouch.

Whether you like his policies or not, you’ve got to admire one thing about him — he’s actively soliciting feedback from ordinary Americans. He’s even doing it in social media, where snarkiness is the norm. 

What do you think would stimulate hiring? Leave a comment and tell us your ideas.

Weight Watchers (16 Foods Losers Love)

Sep30

16 Foods Losers Love
Article By: Robin Messer, MS, RD  

What foods keep you motivated and inspired to stick to your weight-loss plan? These picks made your hot list.

Tired of eating the same old stuff? Eager for something new and different to wake up your taste buds? We asked Community Users on the WeightWatchers.com Message Boards to tell us what Plan-friendly foods and drinks they just can’t live without.

Here are some of their best ideas. Whether you’ve got the mid-afternoon munchies or a late-night craving, none of these 16 favorites will cost you many PointsPlus® values.

1.”Quaker Oats Low-Fat Chewy Granola Bars. They’ve got the size and taste of a regular candy bar. Peanut butter and chocolate are the best!”

2.”Fat-Free Cool Whip with anything! I could kiss the person that invented it!”

3.”Pitas! I can’t live without them; they have so many uses. Make pita chips or slice them into two layers and toast them for two tostada shells!”

4.”Ground turkey breast! The meal possibilities are endless! Whether it’s sloppy joes, turkey tacos, spaghetti sauce, turkey loaf or turkey burgers, I can find a million ways to make it.”

5.”Hormel Turkey Pepperoni — great for making pita pizzas. This has kept me from calling Pizza Hut many nights.”

6.”Vegetable quesadillas. I eat them all the time with fat-free sour cream; they are so filling.”

7.”Gum! Chewing sugarless gum has saved me on many a day when I wanted to eat, eat, eat.”

8.”Folgers Cafe Latte Caramel Groove — it tastes so good.”

9.”Grape tomatoes — great for guilt-free snacking.”
10.”Tomato juice with horseradish and hot sauce — just like having a Bloody Mary. I like to drink it while making dinner.”

11.”A Boca Burger, Wonder Light Bun and Velveeta Light Cheese. They make a low-calorie cheeseburger I can’t live without!”

12.”Diet root beer. Add a scoop of light vanilla ice cream and have a root beer float.”

13.”Pirate’s Booty (snack food by Robert’s American Gourmet). I wish this goody wasn’t so popular because my supermarket constantly runs out of it.”

14.”Sweet potatoes sliced into strips and ‘fried’ in a pan with Pam nonstick cooking spray. Yum!”

15.”Splenda! I use it in coffee, desserts, cinnamon toast — anything! It’s wonderful.”

16.”Nonfat chocolate pudding with just a dollop of light or nonfat whipped cream — so creamy it should be illegal.”

Friends that Mutate

Sep29

Friends that turn and become ememies. People that once stood with you, suddenly begin to bite from behind. It’s set up for brighter days ! 

 Psalm 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Armor up Everyday

Sep29

Putting on daily Armor protects your life from any foreign assaults. The shield covers your heart which protects your faith.The helmet guards your mind and keeps it steadfast.

Ephesians 6:11-15

Amplified Bible (AMP)

Put on God’s whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil.

12For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.

13Therefore put on God’s complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].

14Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God,

15And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the [a]firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness [b]produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.(A)

Snatch your Self Out

Sep29

Stop waiting for someone else to get you out. Snatch yourself out,put away sadness an become joyful. Make your world a differant place. This is your day!