This was sent to me today and I just wanted to share it with others.  Enjoy!

You’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.

   PHILIPPIANS 4:8 THE MESSAGE

WE MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for our minds and actions.  As long as we keep making excuses and blaming our family tree, our environment, past relationships with other people, and our circumstances, and attributing blame to God, Satan, anymore, or anything, we will never be truly free and emotionally healthy.  To a large extent, we can control our own destinies.

It’s not your circumstances that have you down; your thoughts about your circumstances have you down.  It is possible to be in one of the biggest battles for your life and still be filled with joy and peace and victory–if you simply learn how to choose the right thoughts.  Fill your mind with God’s Word.

I received a message from someone about an outstanding project.  While I know this project was supposed to be worked on a couple months ago, I was not responsible for initiating it, but I have to complete it.  Well, I don’t have to, but I am.  I am a woman of my word.  Well, I try to be anyway.

Here’s my thing.  The person that needs it done is expecting me to do everything.  That is not going to happen.  Because even though I care, I don’t care that much about “their”stuff.  I have many projects of my own that I have to complete.  I have gained a huge understanding of the value of time this past month and I cannot afford to lose that.  And I really cannot afford to allow other people to waste my time.

So, my dear lovelies, if you ever get the feeling that I don’t want to share my time.  Do not be offended.  My time is very valuable to me, and I choose how I spend it.

Company Overview:

The Chicago Computer Club was founded by Daniel Wang in June of 2002. By attracting customers with our affordable pricing, we try our best to close the digital divider and help build lines of communication within the community. Thus, we not only repair, but provide rebuilt computers to consumers at a fraction of their original cost.

Seven years and four locations later, the Chicago Computer Club now serves the greater Chicagoland community with new and used computers, laptops and a full selection of accessories for ALL computer needs. Our Microsoft Certified Technicians are now the premier group of computer experts for both businesses and individual computer owners.

Position Overview:
As a Marketing Intern, you will play the supporting role to the Marketing, Sales and Customer Services team. Your function is to essentially assist in the execution of the Marketing Department’s daily tasks, with an emphasis on campaigns produced by the Marketing Vice President. This includes but is not limited to: washing campaign lists, researching, planning, assisting in the execution of mass mailings, reviewing and studying of a variety of marketing approaches, attending events such as trade shows and seminars, and also executing all other plans that are led by Management team.

To be considered for this position you will need:

·         Must have strong communication skills

·         Beginners administration skills and computer knowledge

·         Ability to receive and fulfill daily tasks in a timely manner

·         A general understanding of sales and marketing concepts

·         Must have time management skills and be flexible in personal scheduling

·         Must be enthusiastic and or interested in our company

·         Not required but previous experience in promotions or advertising will be helpful

Education and Experience:

·         Minimal education and experience required

What would determine success in this position?
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be self motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work as a team member and effectively channel resources from diverse groups and places. This person must be able to navigate Microsoft Excel. The individual should demonstrate a roll up your sleeves¨ attitude with high energy that matches the pace and excitement of a high growth organization. Such performance must be sustained over time. This list is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

To respond to this ad, please email your resume to: brandie@cccc.us

Company Overview:

The Chicago Computer Club was founded by Daniel Wang in June of 2002. By attracting customers with our affordable pricing, we try our best to close the digital divider and help build lines of communication within the community. Thus, we not only repair, but provide rebuilt computers to consumers at a fraction of their original cost.

Seven years and four locations later, the Chicago Computer Club now serves the greater Chicagoland community with new and used computers, laptops and a full selection of accessories for ALL computer needs. Our Microsoft Certified Technicians are now the premier group of computer experts for both businesses and individual computer owners.

Computer Technician Intern Overview

Chicago Computer Club Corp. is seeking student interns interested in contributing to the growth of our technology consulting company and local computer stores. A 3-Month summer internship: This student will work part-time, 15-20 hours a week or full-time 40 hours around their class schedule. Previous, professional computer technical, network administration experience is also helpful, but not required.

Computer Technician Intern Job Duties:

·         Work in one of our 4 stores. Report to the store manager daily

·          Learn and familiarize with our CCC internal management system

·         Diagnose, repair and update customers’ computer hardware and software problems

·         Sell new and refurbished computers

·         Answer and consult customers’ questions over the phone

·         Remotely support customers’ computers

·         Provide membership service and information to our customers

Technical Skills

·         Interested in pursuing technical certifications including MCSE, CCNA, N+, A+, etc. and career in hands-on computer network technology implementation and consulting.

·         Strong desire to improve technical skills.

·         A basic understanding of TCP/IP Networks and the Internet

·         Good oral communication skills

Education

·         Majoring in Computer Science or Engineering

·          Certifications including A+, Network+, MCSE is A plus.

Our interns get as much out of the experience as they put in, so help us create a unique internship for you! Successful interns will be considered for full-time, permanent employment upon graduation.

To respond to this ad, please email your resume to: hr@cccc.us

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Warehouse Associates (Chicago) TeelaTech, LLC is a leader in the development, manufacture, distribution, and servicing of a broad range of commercial duty power equipment and related accessories: pressure washers, generator schipper shredders, and lawn mowers. We differentiate ourselves through innovation, engineering
talent, and superior customer service.

We are looking for talented, motivated and energetic people to join our team. We offer various shifts and advancement from within. COMPENSATION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Work Place.  Earnings are based on previous experience. Earnings range from $12.25 per hour We offer competitive salary and great benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Tuition Reimbursement. To schedule an interview please call 773 907 3621

Immediate part-time opportunity for Medical Customer Service representative. (2-3 days/week) You will be considered if… You can answer phone calls in a professional manner. You are computer literate You have the ability to communicate intelligently with Medical Professionals. You have a positive attitude. You are able to write legibly. You have a friendly phone voice to communicate with patients. For this job to be done well, we need someone with a combination of several skills and the ability to multi-task, and is comfortable using the telephone. $10/hour to start; with opportunity to grow. Fax Resume to 888-785-7380

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE House is now hiring servers. Day shift only. Must work Saturday/ Sunday. Apply in person at 1517 E Hyde Park Blvd (corner of 51st and Lake Park ). Full- and part-time available.

NOW HIRING. DISHWASHERS and bussers. Also experienced waitstaff. Apply in person, 1119 W Taylor Street . 312-226-6479.

FOODLIFE SEEKS FRIENDLY and confident cooks, cashiers, bussers and hosts. Outgoing personality and guest service are key for all positions (line cooks work in an open kitchen). Great customer service required; bilingual skills are a plus. We offer benefits, including health insurance (work a minimum 12 hrs/wk average to qualify). Apply in person: Monday-Friday, 2pm-4pm, 835 North Michigan Avenue . EOE.

HOMELESS SERVICES. North side agency seeks FT overnight women’s shelter staff. Salary $17,500, excel. bens. Required: HS, driver’s license and good driving record. Resume and cover letter: REST, PO Box 408307 , Chicago , 60640. Fax 773-784-1087.

There are many opinions floating about the Factory Gentleman’s Club in Chicago’s Roseland Community. I read a few blogs and stories about Alderman Anthony Beale knowledge and approval of the club. And I have to admit that I, too, was about to jump on the bandwagon when I decided to request an interview with the Alderman. The two things I really wanted to know were:

1. Why did he approve the club?

2. How do he think the club will impact the community? Following is the information gathered from my conversation with Alderman Anthony Beale earlier today.

• Ald. Beale is NOT in favor of The Factory Gentleman’s Club. In fact, Chicago’s Department of Zoning denied approval of the club. The club was actually approved by the Zoning Board of Appeal, an independent body of decision makers outside the Department of Zoning. Ald. Beale said that he and over 300 residents had a full hearing which lasted approximately six hours to oppose the club at the Zoning Board hearing. The Supreme Court has a ruling that you have to find somewhere for an establishment to go.
• Ald. Beale says that the lack of patronage is the only way to combat the presence of this business. They will only survive “if people spend their money.”
• As for the impact on the community, Ald. Beale said, “We’ll just have to wait and see. A lot of residents are upset about it. I’m still upset about it.” If we are so upset and don’t spend our money, they’ll eventually have to leave.

Now you know why The Factory Gentleman’s Club exists in the Roseland community along with Alderman Beale’s feelings about the club.

I don’t know if I’m way extreme in my writing, but it takes quite a while for me to write my stories.  I have to draft, write, draft, edit, write some more… you get the picture.

I’m also in my early stages of photo and video editing.  Learning this stuff is way time consuming.  However, I do know that once I get it, time will be reduced.  In the meantime, I still have to say that creativity is very time consuming.

While tripping on the fact that I forgot to share with readers that kids under 10 years old eat free at The Flat Top Grill on Mondays, I just happened to do a little research about other restaurants that offer young’uns free meals.  This is great information in this current economy.  You don’t have to give up all the extras just because your cash is not flowing the way it used to.  Call ahead to make sure that this information is correct.  Enjoy!

Famous Dave’s – Kids eat for $2.00 Sundays  

 Buffalo Wild Wings’s – 99 cent kid’s meals on Wednesdays

Moe’s- Kids eat free Wednesday evenings

Steak N Shake offers free kids meals on Saturdays and Sundays for dine in only

Cosi sandwich restaurant has a kids eat free on Sundays

   Lone Star Tuesdays Kids eat free

 Quiznos – a$.99 kid’s meals Saturdays and Sundays w/ the purchase of a full price adult combo.

Q’Doba – Kids eat free Sunday

Chevy’s – Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of regular entree 

Alexander’s – Kids (10 and under) eat free Sundays

I-Hop – Kids eat free Mondays and Wednesdays

Denny’s – Kids eat free Tuesdays and Saturdays (after4 p.m.))

Flat Top Grill – Kids eat free Mondays

Fazoli’s – 99 cent kid’s meals on Tuesdays

Carlos O Kelly’s – Kids eat free Sundays

Lone Star – Kids eat free Tuesdays

Wings etc. Kids eat free on Tuesdays

Schlotzky’s – Kids eat free Thursday

Redfire Grille- Kids eat free with purchase of adult meal on Sundays

 I got this information from wjbc.com. http://www.wjbc.com/WJBCShows/LaughlinReynoldsHomePage/KidsEatFree/tabid/8389/Default.aspx

I am excited to share that I completed two projects with Adobe Photoshop Elements.  One was my business card for The Write Design Company, my writing business.  The other success was a photo project for the newest blog post for AS NOT SEEN ON TV that was written by volunteer Writer, Missie Hahn.

I have been using the Teach Yourself Visually book to learn.  And what wasn’t in the book, I found it online.  There are training videos on YouTube.  I am excited.  Know what this means, as soon as I get really good at this, my professional worth will increase by at least 25,000 per year. 

Now, I have to bond with Premiere like I have been with Elements.  I’m going to get good at this too.  More for personal growth than from financial gain.  However, I’m not going to turn down the money that comes along with it.  I’m so excited.