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Work, Play, & Live in Midtown Raleigh – North Hills

February 12, 2013 By

Choices are what people need and want today. And North Hills situated in Midtown Raleigh can be both your home and your home away from home; you can enjoy wonderfully modern living and shop for the best in food, the best in entertainment and enjoy a wide variety of services and amenities, all within a few minutes of everywhere Raleigh. Depending on the season, the Commons area features concerts, a farmer’s market and festivals for all ages. With over 100 acres of shops, open spaces, and offices, North Hills offers the best in convenience, home life and luxury. Living, working and shopping indeed all come together.

 

Whatever type of dwelling you might choose to live in: single family, condo, apartment or senior living; North Hills at Midtown has you covered—and that includes more than the underground parking lot! The area is the Triangle’s right place at the right time.

 

Everything is indeed close by. You can leave your car parked for days because everything is close by: the gym, office, drug store, grocery store, Target, Starbucks (there are three of them!), movie theater and favorite restaurant—Mia Francesca —are all within walking distance of each other. Not only is North Hills a destination point for thousands of visitors a year because of its restaurants and boutiques, it is also a gathering space for friends and family to relax and enjoy each other’s company and conversation.

 

Mia Francesca is perfectly suited for the North Hills area because the Northern Italian cuisine and atmosphere place a delightful pause in everyone’s day. When you visit, you will slow down and enjoy each savory bite!

 

If anyone has spent any time in Raleigh, they know how to get to North Hills right off of the I-440 Beltline and Six Forks Road. North Hills Mall opened in 1967 and it was the first covered, two-story, air-conditioned mall not only in Raleigh, but between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta. The Baby Boomers and Gen X will always remember the J.C. Penney’s (JCP), which is still thriving, a K&W Cafeteria and an Ivey’s.

 

Kane Realty Corporation purchased the mall in 2001 and the original mall was displaced in 2004 to open up space for the present day North Hills Mall we know and love today.

 

Take time this weekend to visit Mia Francesca and North Hills Mall and discover for yourself why we love our location so much.

 

Mia Francesca’ is taking reservations now for Easter weekend (March 30-31st) and Mother’s Day on May 12th.

 

Call us today at (919) 278-1525 to book your special meeting or event. We promise every event to be impressive and memorable for all of your guests.

 

Visit us here at http://miafrancescaraleigh.com

Lunch Menu | Dinner Menu | Dolci Menu | Drink Menu

4100 Main at North Hills Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 278-1525

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Play Video Games to Slow Down Elderly Mental Decline

January 19, 2013 By

“A recent article published in the science journal Plos One, describes a study that illustrated how the brain functions of elderly people can improve after playing video games. The outcome of the research demonstrated that the effects of playing video games actually improved executive functions and processing speed.” Source: Voices.yahoo.com

Friends can keep you young! Can games keep you sharp?

“There is, of course, no cure for memory loss, and no preventive vaccine. Yet a rapidly growing body of evidence suggests that certain behaviors may reliably slow the effects of age-related cognitive decline. Chief among them: eating right, exercising and engaging in social activity and mentally challenging tasks.” Source: time.com

The strategy, memory and problem-solving skills necessary for mastering certain games may translate to benefits in the real world, beyond a glowing computer screen. “Brainy” games make many claims, though skills are indeed trainable through computer simulations. This year, computer tablets populate the stores, computer apps and games are too common to miss. Physical hand and eye coordination games are played on computer consoles by people of all ages. Is the result that our senior’s minds can be trained now to hold on for more years than we ever thought?

Some games could enhance a wide range of real-world skills

Some games require a wide range of real-world skills, including memory, special ability, reasoning and problem-solving. The researchers seek to find out what paths to follow so we can ultimately produce games for this purpose, to save the mind.

“McLaughlin and Allaire say they intend to identify exactly what components of video game play may help preserve mental fitness into old age. “Is it because it is novel, the level of attention required or the collaboration with other players?” asks Allaire, 35. He says he hopes that by the time he is a senior citizen, playing video games will be as commonplace for those over 65 as it is for young people today. “I think World of Warcraft will always be cool and kids will think their grandparents are cool for playing it,” he says. They might not be too pleased, though, when Grandpa beats them at their favorite game.” Source: time.com

Next time you’re grandchildren come to visit and are playing video games, pick up a controller and ask how to play!

When grandparents, parents, and kids enjoy a video game as a group, they’re also learning good sportsmanship, engaging in communication, and just getting a chance to sit, talk, and open up to one another. Some therapists recommend that families wind down together with at least one game night a week. If you have developed good video gaming habits, such as moderation and some self-control, much like knowing when to stop drinking, video games can be a fun and healthy way to bond with family.

7 Tips for Getting the Most out of Family Video Game Play

More information is available here: Grandparents.com

Time Limits
How much time spent in front of the TV is too much? Light, air, and physical activity is important so make sure you balance time inside with time outside.

Multiple Player Games
Play the game together as a family. Adopt a group goal or task. Unity and collaboration become the stronger values. Cooperative games and low-stress games can ease a non-gamer into the digital world. Raise a puppy or build a town together.

Free-to-play Parent Accounts
Some games encourage grandparents and parents to play alongside their kids with special “parent” accounts.

Healthy Snacks
Fresh veggies and dip, cheese, water, or fruit juice are healthy. No need to make the game an excuse for bad eating habits.

Take Breaks
There are always situation in which people get a bit too excited or too angry at game outcomes. Remember to take stress-free breaks to change the tone when things get tough. You are together for unity and family joy, not warfare.

Parental Controls
Most video game consoles offer grandparents and parents the chance to use built-in controls that regulate playtime or filter out potentially offensive content. This can be an effective way to ensure that the family only plays games that are appropriate for all ages.

Physical Activity Balance
Mix things up as far as family activities go. Set aside time to hike, ride bikes, play outdoors, or start up a game of hockey or baseball. At least two hours outside together make a good balance for one hour gaming indoors.


Jaleh Neshat, Home Care Assistance, Raleigh, NC, where the focus is on The Balanced Care Method™ for in home care in North Carolina. Read more how-to information on home health care on the website.

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Let’s Play the Dynadealz Game: Whose daily deal am I?

August 15, 2012 By

Let’s have a little fun!  I’ll describe a daily deal and you guess what type of business would be running that deal.  The answers are at the bottom of the article. 

1. You have way too much banner material in stock and you want to convert some of it into cash for other things.  You run a 50% off deal on 4×6 banners.   Whose daily deal am I?

 

2. You get new bakery dessert items  delivered on Mondays and Thursdays but the bakery case isn’t always empty before the new delivries.  You run a $ 4 for $ 8 worth of baked goods/desserts good on any Wednesday or Sunday to help clear out your inventory.   

Whose daily deal am I?

 

 

3.  You love to do special wedding day hairstyles and you’re really good at it but no one really  knows how talented you are.    You run a “bride to be” deal at a great price good for a preview  and a wedding day style.     

Whose daily deal am I?

 

 

4.  You just opened a brick and mortar location but nobody knows you exist.    You need exposure so you run a “Laptop Checkup” deal  at 50% off.     

Whose daily deal am I?

 

 

 

5.  People call you for all sorts of things but what you really enjoy is advising new businesses about the various business entities and helping them get the proper paperwork filed.   No one knows this is your specialty and something you’d really like to do more of.   You run a “Small Biz Setup” deal that includes a consultation and filing proper paperwork.        Whose daily deal am I?

 

  6.  You spend all your time in the closets of your clients but you could help your clients make huge productivity improvements in the kitchen.  You run a 2 hour “Kitchen Drawer Makeover” deal so people will start thinking of you for other rooms besides their closet.   

Whose daily deal am I?

 

7.  You just secured a location for 4 upcoming classes you’ll be teaching.    You’re worried that you won’t fill them all so you run a Buy 1 Get One Free deal.   Anyone who purchases 1 class can enroll in an additional class for free upon completion of the first one.   

Whose daily deal am I?

You can get as creative as you like when using daily deals to fill in the gaps in your business.  The Raleigh area now has a better alternative to Groupon and Living Social – one that will support local businesses and keep the money here!  It’s called Dynadealz and I am the Dynadealz Consultant that can help you figure out the best way to fill in the gaps.  Call or message me for help.  Distribution of your deals will be huge!  I hope you’ve enjoyed playing my little daily deal guessing game.  Answers are below.  

Answers:   1.  Printer     2.  Coffee Shop     3.  Hair Salon     4.  PC/Laptop Repair Shop      

                5.  Lawyer    6. Professional Home Organizer   7. Any Teacher of live or online classes.

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The First Lady (Gospel Stage Play) FeaturingTaimak (Played as “Bruce Leroy” from the classic movie, The Last Dragon)

May 13, 2012 By

“THE FIRST LADY” BEGINS NATIONAL TOUR”

(Capital City Hope Festival Fundraiser)

2 Shows Only in Research Triangle Area of North Carolina!

Obsidian Media Group in association with Ambiance World Productions, Inc. present “THE FIRST LADY”, a gospel musical, written and directed with original music by AUDELCO award winner Lawrence Floyd. The play is set in On Solid Rock, a small storefront church in a small town until three new members join. THE FIRST LADY is a story of infidelity, secrets, revelations and healing as the members strive to adapt to a changing world and hold on to their church in the face of adversity and scandal.

WHEN: Saturday, June 23, 2012

WHERE: Garner Performing Arts Center

742 W. Garner Road

Garner, NC 27529 (919.661.4602)

TIME: 3:00pm & 8:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Hosted by Peggy Tatum of TCP Magazine

A Guest Appearances by Rozlyn Sorrell and Michael Buie

Red Carpet Facilitated by Betty Jackson of Betty Jackson Management

Red Carpet Interviews by Christopher Terrell & T’Renee Mathis

This powerful, inspiring play with music features, Taimak, “Bruce Leroy” from the cult classic movie, The Last Dragon, Ashley Nicole Jeffrey, Gossip Girl, Law & Order, Amber A. Harris, Ken Alston Jr., Czech Philharmonic, Charleston Symphony, Michael Alexis Palmer, All My Children, Law & Order SVU, Neil Dawson (AUDELCO Award Winner) and rising star Cedrina S. Baugh who has performed with Donnie McClurkin and Cece Winans and N.C. native Ashley Marshell.

The creative team consists of Josue Jasmin, choreography; Jeff Bolding and Kelvyn Bell, sound design; Roderick Warner, scenic design; Antoinette Tynes, lighting design; Damion Sanders, costume design; Bayo, Production Manager; Tony Davidson, Tech. Director; T. Renee’ Mathis Associate Producer and Crystal Bodie-Smith, Project Liaison.

The Garner Performing Arts Center is located 7 miles East of Downtown Raleigh. Tickets are $ 25.00 $ 35.00 VIP Tickets are $ 50.00 which includes a VIP Reception and Red Carpet.

For reservations and Group Discounts, please call (888) 219-7954 or go to www.Obsidianmediagroup.org.

Call Marilyn Bryant-Tucker, MBA (MBT Marketing Solutions) at 919-345-2892 to become a Sponsor. Event Marketing Manager for The First Lady (Gospel Stage Play) Garner NC

THE FIRST LADY is the must-see theatrical event of 2012!

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How Learning to Play Chess and Engaging a Mentor are Similar

May 9, 2012 By

Living below Coit Tower in the San Francisco in the 60′s was every bit as adventurous as you might imagine! In a coffee shop in the shadow of the Tower, a friend sat me down to teach me to play chess. I knew checkers, yet chess is something altogether different. You know if you’ve played both.

I quickly latched on to the game and became an avid enthusiast. Losing consistently and every time did not deter me. I was persistent and eventually, I beat him! What a day! I whooped and hollered and danced around like a crazy woman. 

We continued our lessons until I was winning half the time … then 75% and pretty soon I was the better player. 

“It was time,” he said. You have to find a player who is much better than you so you can grow! And so I did.

I have had many amazing and famous mentors. I chose the best because I thought, really, “you’re too old to start at the bottom,” and I had done 10 years of study before I took on a big time mentor for my own personal growth and development.

I absorbed their training like a sponge, practicing and adding this information to my own platform. And then something odd began happening. You may have experienced this same thing yourself. 

I began to notice there were things about my mentors (several at this point) that began to feel uncomfortable to me. Things I never noticed before. I saw behaviors I would not replicate myself, yet they continued feeding great information. 

After a few months, more and more things that were not in alignment with how I do business with folks, were showing up. In some cases they were doing the opposite of what they had taught me.

Deeply disappointed, I left them and moved on to other mentors who were aligned with my own standards, values and ideals.

I had simply outgrown my own mentors in awareness and in some cases, ability. I don’t really know why I was so surprised when this happened as I had experienced this same scenario playing chess. Perhaps I was enamored … working with some greats. In any case …

… As with my chess mentor … I moved on. How about you? Is it time for you to boost your own personal growth? Have you outgrown your mentor?


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©Leslie Flowers May 2012, exponential personal growth expert, helps mature women re-engineer their lives by steeping them in living life with principles and virtues. You may read her archived voluminous personal growth teachings — Drops of Awareness — at PathsofChange.com, which house each step on her own path of change over the past 10 years. 

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For those of us in business, knowing how to write headlines that sell is not always easy. Headlines play a part of everyting we do from emails to Posts to ads.  And, although we may think we know…

May 4, 2012 By

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For those of us in business, knowing how to write headlines that sell is not always easy.

Headlines play a part of everyting we do from emails to Posts to ads.  And, although we may think we know how to write headlines that convert, it’s easy to get lazy or forget to implement good form in our emails, ads & posts and so they go unread or unopened.

 

So for those that know how to write headlines already and for those newbies, here is a check list of 4 things you should never fail toconsider when writing your email headline, Facebook or Googlead or even short post; anything that has to make an impact in a few words.

 1) Urgency:  First you should always convey a sense of urgency. Put a deadline for purchase or some element related to time. Ex “make $ 2000 working from home”  or better “Make $ 2000 a week working from home”
 
2) Unique: They say (whoever they are) that there is nothing new  under the sun.  But even if you sell a product that loads of other people sell you can still find a unique way to present it. Ex: “Get iFame my new Facebook Fan Page Generator.” or better “Turn Facebook into your own ATM with iFame!” (Now go buy it! LOL)
 
3) Ultra-Specific: You’ve heard the term “Teaser”.  Well that’s what  your headline needs to be; words that tease the reader into  reading more and hopefully buying your product.  Ex: “When was the last time you made $ 4000 in under 24 hours?  Let me show
you how I did it! or “NEVER eat these foods before a workout.” See how they “tease” or coax you into wanting to hear more?
 
4) Useful: We all have our own interests at heart sometimes and a good headline appeals to that reality.  “Enjoy our crispy crust pizza tonight and save 20%.” (appeals to hunger and savings)
 
So there ya go!  Now when you write that headline for your emails  or ads just put a value of 1-4 for each element (1 being about as useful as a screen door in a submarine and 4 being stronger than Ban Roll Deodorant…in other words it don’t stink!)
 
Hope that helps ya bring in more coin.  There’s lots of other useful tips on this blog beyond how to write headlines so don’t forget to sign up to get all the new posts.
 
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Play in the Dirt

April 14, 2012 By

I always heard that kids need to eat a pint of dirt by the time they are five. No problem in my family, as my two boys spent most of their youth outside playing in the garden. Kevin, in particular, loved to smear his whole body with mud- the messier, the better.

Scientists have suggested that exposing people to germs (i.e. dirt) at an early age helps build proper immunity. They have called it the hygiene hypothesis, and it doesn’t mean you don’t have to take a bath or wash your hands before supper. (sorry, kids) Rather, it supposes that the overuse of antibiotics and antibacterial cleansers reduces our exposure to microbes that are involved in the proper regulation of immune cells.

Recent research on mice published in Science on March 22, 2012 by scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital brings evidence to the hygiene hypothesis. Mice raised in sterile environments had an abnormal quantity of specialized immune cells called iNKT cells. These cells help fight infection, but can also turn against the body, causing autoimmune diseases such as allergies, asthma and colitis. Mice re-introduced to the proper bacteria reduced their symptoms of inflammatory disease and lowered their iNKT cell population. But this only happened when the mice were young. Once they were adults, exposing them to the microbes did nothing to reduce inflammatory effects.

So let your kids play in the dirt.* It’s good for their immune system. And, it’s fun, too!

Live Well,

Robin

Olszak, T. et al. Science http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1219328 (2012).

* my environmental chemist husband warns us to make sure it is good, clean dirt. Not a joke! Inner city kids may be exposed to high levels of lead in dirt, and rural kids shouldn’t play near fields treated with sewage sludge or persistant toxins from pesticides. So sad, what we have done to our planet.

If you didn’t have your time in the dirt, or even if you did, and you still have allergies, you will be interested in my article Natural Allergy Relief for some great hints on how to manage your allergies without drugs.

Robin Thomas spent 22 years in medical research at the University of North Carolina focusing the last 7 years on the inflammatory process of chronic degenerative diseases. In 2004 she left the laboratory to start her own health and wellness business. Both her experience working with participants of clinical studies and caring for a child with multiple health challenges has given Robin a passion for helping others improve their own health. Robin shares informative articles about new research discoveries in nutritional medicine and adopting lifestyle changes aligned with a healthful and passionate life at her blog, http://robinthomas.biz

 

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is there a coffee shop, bar, church, etc where there is a piano in central north carolina where the artist could play?

January 25, 2012 By

is there a coffee shop, bar, church, etc where there is a piano in central north carolina where the artist could play (it for free) to do a benefit concert for http://www.food-aid.org/ ?

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I hate pages that play music or start talking..

January 14, 2012 By

I came to this page just now: http://inside919.ning.com/profiles/blog/list and it started talking. If I hadn’t come here for a specific reason I would have left immediately.

When I go to any website that starts playing music, or a video auto-runs, or someone starts speaking without my input I leave immediately. That’s what my BACK button is for. I believe it is intrusive and inconsiderate. It also guarantees the I won’t ever become a client.

I might be sitting in an office space where it could bother others.
I might be talking on the phone and don’t need the interruption of sound.

I might be listening to a book, podcast or music and don’t want the interruption.

I understand wanting to get your message out but disagree with forcing it upon unsuspecting viewers. Especially on a page like this, an Articles section on a networking site.

Victor

PS. I’m not going to post the article I came here to post now. I’m out . . .

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