Comments for Alan's "A" List http://alankachin.com Your "A" List to... Rare Finds, Hidden Gems, Big Deals, Discounts and Coupons Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:33:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on RANT & RAVES by Alan's A List http://alankachin.com/rant-raves#comment-28 Alan's A List Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:33:54 +0000 http://alankachin.com/?page_id=1086#comment-28 I've suddenly discovered an interesting human trait, perhaps you see it also and never gave it much thought. With political debates, religious fundamentalism and extreme ideologies with the "my way or the highway" or worse mentality this idea sprang forth. There is a deep ingrained survival instinct buried deep in the sub-conscious and shows itself when we are asked to make decisions not based on proven facts. We call it intransigent behavior, pig-headed and stubborn. Even in fact we will deflect reasoning to suite ourselves regardless of all reason. Think about Religion, Politics, Family etc. Does your concept of the divine differ than mine? Naturally yours is true and mine is subject to scorn or maybe I should be shunned or be-headed. Perhaps mine is the true one and yours is but a delusion. The Earth is 7+ Billion years old, how many dispute the logic of science and quote a Book that places all creation 6000 years ago or a religions that places the Universe on the back of a Turtle. Who's to argue? Politically I'm a reactionary that should be sent packing. One God, One Political Party, One Mind, One View. Despots throughout history all subscribed to the "ONE" theory concept, wow I no longer need to think, WAIT! do I want the Drink Super-sized? So many decisions. What do you think? Do you? I’ve suddenly discovered an interesting human trait, perhaps you see it also and never gave it much thought. With political debates, religious fundamentalism and extreme ideologies with the “my way or the highway” or worse mentality this idea sprang forth. There is a deep ingrained survival instinct buried deep in the sub-conscious and shows itself when we are asked to make decisions not based on proven facts. We call it intransigent behavior, pig-headed and stubborn. Even in fact we will deflect reasoning to suite ourselves regardless of all reason. Think about Religion, Politics, Family etc. Does your concept of the divine differ than mine? Naturally yours is true and mine is subject to scorn or maybe I should be shunned or be-headed. Perhaps mine is the true one and yours is but a delusion. The Earth is 7+ Billion years old, how many dispute the logic of science and quote a Book that places all creation 6000 years ago or a religions that places the Universe on the back of a Turtle. Who’s to argue? Politically I’m a reactionary that should be sent packing. One God, One Political Party, One Mind, One View. Despots throughout history all subscribed to the “ONE” theory concept, wow I no longer need to think, WAIT! do I want the Drink Super-sized? So many decisions.
What do you think? Do you?

]]> Comment on POLITICS by Alan's A List http://alankachin.com/politics#comment-27 Alan's A List Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:14:35 +0000 http://alankachin.com/?page_id=1137#comment-27 Mitt Romney made a lot of money, has a lot of money, and spends a lot of money campaigning. Now we know he also once posed with money. Romney at Bain Capital creating wealth by breaking up businesses though asset sales.. Blessed be the 1%. [img]http://alankachin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/MittRomneybaincapital.jpg[/img] Mitt Romney made a lot of money, has a lot of money, and spends a lot of money campaigning. Now we know he also once posed with money. Romney at Bain Capital creating wealth by breaking up businesses though asset sales.. Blessed be the 1%.

]]> Comment on POLITICS by Alan's A List http://alankachin.com/politics#comment-26 Alan's A List Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:28:57 +0000 http://alankachin.com/?page_id=1137#comment-26 JOBS! JOBS!! JOBS!!! The chant from the people and a promise from an impotent government and pie in the sky Republicans continues. Obviously this collective cry glosses over the fact that 75% of our economy is consumer driven. As the consumer spends less and less the need for goods and services lessens creating an atmosphere of cutbacks and layoffs. Couple the downsizing of industry the flight of business to 3rd world countries only exacerbates the problem. Not to go into a litany of problems and causes I wish to state one thought that continues to drive my logic. Business is profit driven not a civic responsibility. When we in America are willing to compete on a level playing field with foreign cheap labor and government subsidized capitalism things might change. Are you willing to work 12 hour days, 6 day work weeks, $10 a day wages, no unions, no benefits, shall I go on with this list??. Industry as we know it from those heady days of World War II through the late sixties are over and will never return. I'm not doom and gloom as it may appear but a dialog and not political dogma must be on the table to at least attempt to solve this dilemma. Americans must realize we all sink or swim together. [img]http://alankachin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/JobWanted.jpg[/img] JOBS! JOBS!! JOBS!!! The chant from the people and a promise from an impotent government and pie in the sky Republicans continues. Obviously this collective cry glosses over the fact that 75% of our economy is consumer driven. As the consumer spends less and less the need for goods and services lessens creating an atmosphere of cutbacks and layoffs. Couple the downsizing of industry the flight of business to 3rd world countries only exacerbates the problem. Not to go into a litany of problems and causes I wish to state one thought that continues to drive my logic. Business is profit driven not a civic responsibility. When we in America are willing to compete on a level playing field with foreign cheap labor and government subsidized capitalism things might change. Are you willing to work 12 hour days, 6 day work weeks, $10 a day wages, no unions, no benefits, shall I go on with this list??. Industry as we know it from those heady days of World War II through the late sixties are over and will never return. I’m not doom and gloom as it may appear but a dialog and not political dogma must be on the table to at least attempt to solve this dilemma. Americans must realize we all sink or swim together.

]]> Comment on POLITICS by Alan's A List http://alankachin.com/politics#comment-25 Alan's A List Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:47:32 +0000 http://alankachin.com/?page_id=1137#comment-25 <img src="http://alankachin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/republican_debate.jpg" alt="DEBATE" />I've watched every Republican debate televised and have come to the conclusion "There's trouble in River City" If these candidates are representative of what America has to offer up as a candidate for the Republican nomination, pack your bags! I have been voting almost 50 years and the mantra remains the same. They believe in States Rights they forget the first Republican, Abraham Lincoln fought a war against States Rights before Emancipation was ever considered. Privatization is the goal at every opportunity. The aim is to take the decision making out of the average citizens hand and deliver it to the "Puppet Masters" (Corporate Interests/Mega Donors) the Big Boys who really pull the strings. Do I have to mention Xenophobia and the Unter Mensch coming to take your every last hope and dream. They wear the Flag and if you Disagree your a Socialist, Rabble, Lazy, Welfare Grappling, Non-Believer, Elitist, Liberal. Listening to some of the questions asked by the hand picked audiences it was without a doubt taken from Sound Bites delivered by this pack of wannabees. "Tell a Lie enough and the people will believe" Here is a quick story I was told several days ago by a Wise Thinker. The Monkey and the Organ Grinder, Remember them? The crowd stood and watched with glee as the children asked the parents for a coin to give the Monkey. They handed the Coin and the Monkey tipped his Hat and pocketed the coin. "The Crowd Screamed With Delight" A man in the crowd took out a Dollar Bill and placed it before the Monkey. This intelligent Monkey trained for this spectacle reached out a GRABBED the Dollar waving it in the air and tipped his Hat Twice and pocketed the Dollar. The Audience went wild and the Dollars poured in. The moral: The foolish crowd gave up there money with absolute glee and the Organ Grinder Got The Cash! Ta! Da! That's The Republican Philosophy... DEBATEI’ve watched every Republican debate televised and have come to the conclusion “There’s trouble in River City” If these candidates are representative of what America has to offer up as a candidate for the Republican nomination, pack your bags! I have been voting almost 50 years and the mantra remains the same. They believe in States Rights they forget the first Republican, Abraham Lincoln fought a war against States Rights before Emancipation was ever considered. Privatization is the goal at every opportunity. The aim is to take the decision making out of the average citizens hand and deliver it to the “Puppet Masters” (Corporate Interests/Mega Donors) the Big Boys who really pull the strings. Do I have to mention Xenophobia and the Unter Mensch coming to take your every last hope and dream. They wear the Flag and if you Disagree your a Socialist, Rabble, Lazy, Welfare Grappling, Non-Believer, Elitist, Liberal.

Listening to some of the questions asked by the hand picked audiences it was without a doubt taken from Sound Bites delivered by this pack of wannabees. “Tell a Lie enough and the people will believe” Here is a quick story I was told several days ago by a Wise Thinker.

The Monkey and the Organ Grinder, Remember them?
The crowd stood and watched with glee as the children asked the parents for a coin to give the Monkey. They handed the Coin and the Monkey tipped his Hat and pocketed the coin. “The Crowd Screamed With Delight” A man in the crowd took out a Dollar Bill and placed it before the Monkey. This intelligent Monkey trained for this spectacle reached out a GRABBED the Dollar waving it in the air and tipped his Hat Twice and pocketed the Dollar. The Audience went wild and the Dollars poured in.

The moral:
The foolish crowd gave up there money with absolute glee and the Organ Grinder Got The Cash! Ta! Da!
That’s The Republican Philosophy…

]]> Comment on EMPLOYMENT WANTED by Todd Pope http://alankachin.com/employment-wanted#comment-24 Todd Pope Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:33:15 +0000 http://alankachin.com/?page_id=1090#comment-24 Todd Pope Email: stev...@yahoo.com Cell: 954-592-7789 Objective Presently seeking clients who are in career transition where I can utilize my resume preparation skills, career counseling, recruiting / job placement expertise and be able to assist them in their successful career transition through teaching effective networking, winning strategies and life counseling to secure their next job / career position. Education Broward Regional Health Planning Council’s Training Institute, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Substance Abuse Recovery Support Specialist Certificate Program (Graduated: June 5, 2010) University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work Completed Minors in Both Business & Sociology Healing Arts Institute, Indianapolis, IN Certificate of Completion in Massage Therapy South Florida Volunteer & Independent Contract Work History New Horizons Career & Life Counseling (Pompano Beach) – 9/2011 to Present Self Employed: Career Counselor, Coach, Consultant, Facilitator; Resume Preparation; Life Coach Dr. Carmine J. Pecoraro, Psy. D. And Associates, PA (Wilton Manors) – 10/2010 to Present Volunteer: Career Counselor / Counseling / Case Management / Client File Maintenance & Front Desk Duties / Co-Facilitate Relapse Prevention Group At New Friendships Sober Living The Wellness Center of South Florida – 7/2009 to Present Volunteer Office Worker / Grant Sourcing & Writing / Fundraising / Webmaster Pride Center at Equality Park (formerly GLCC) – 12/2009 to 12/2010 Community Service Volunteer Quick Weight Loss Centers (Ft. Lauderdale) – 3/2008 to Present Weight Loss Counselor / Sales Personally Yours Staffing (Boca Raton, Plantation, Sawgrass) – 11/07 to 01/08 Recruiter Segue Search (Ft. Lauderdale) – 8/06 to 9/07 Staffing Specialist (Layoff 9/24/07 Due To Reduction in Workforce) Manpower (Plantation) – 4/06 to 7/06 Direct Hire Consultant Broadcast Channel One (Deerfield Beach) – 1/06 to 3/06 Human Resources Recruiter Heritage Institute (Ft. Myers) – 8/05 to 11/05 Director of Career Services Indiana Professional Work History Lincoln Technical Institute (Indianapolis) – 10/2001 to 5/2005 Job Title: Graduate Employment Specialist ITT Technical Institute (Indianapolis) – 10/2000 to 5/2001 Job Title: Outside Marketing Representative Blue Line Staffing (Indianapolis) – 2/2000 to 10/2000 Job Title: Branch Service Manager Capital Region Consortium (Indianapolis & Greenwood) – 7/1996 to 12/1999 Job Titles: School-to-Work Facilitator & School-to-Work Project Manager Interlocal Association (Shelbyville / Greenwood) – 7/1991 to 7/1996 Job Titles: Career Counselor & Lead Counselor / Office Coordinator Manager / Area Manager (Multi-Store) 1/1990 - 5/1991 Battery One Stop, Inc., Indianapolis, Clarksville, Mishawaka, IN Certification Clerk / Certification Supervisor / Career Consultant 1/1987 - 12/1989 Indianapolis Alliance For Jobs / PARTNERS 2000 / Indianapolis Network For Employment and Training, Indianapolis, IN Juvenile Probation Officer - Detention Screening Unit 1/1985 - 11/1986 Marion County Superior Court (Juvenile Division), Indianapolis, IN Adolescent Psychiatric Technician 5/1985 - 11/1985 Valle Vista Hospital, Greenwood, IN Skills & Additional Combined Areas of Technical Expertise Substance Recovery Support Specialist; HIPPA, Confidentiality & Office Ethics For Recovery Support Specialists; Ethics & Professional Boundaries; Cultural Competency & Recovery; Teaching People of Different Learning Styles Self Advocacy; Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) – Pre & Post Crisis Planning; HIV /AIDS / Hepatitis C – How To Recognize Risk; How To Navigate Systems with Limited Recovery Resources; After Care Resources & Recovery Support; Documentation Importance in Completing Intakes & Progress Notes; Recognizing Co-Occurring Disorder Challenges; Lapse / Relapse / Trigger Identification – Action Planning For Prevention & Recovery; Motivating For Long-Term Recovery; AA Sponsoring / 12 STEPS & 12 Traditions; Career Consulting, Counseling & Testing; Summer Youth Employment Program Supervision; Juvenile Probation & Conducting Basic Life Skills Curriculum as Independent Contractor to Juvenile Court Systems; Social Group Work; Grant Writing & Management; Project Management; Internet Sourcing & Navigation to Resume Mining & Writing to Online Client Company Prospecting; Business Account Management; Public Relations & Speaking; Sales; Training & Development; Business to Business Networking; Recruiting & Staffing to Human Resources Operations; Office Management; Community Volunteer & Human Services Advocate. [img]http://alankachin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DisneyPic.jpg[/img] Todd Pope
Email: stev...@yahoo.com
Cell: 954-592-7789

Objective
Presently seeking clients who are in career transition where I can utilize my resume preparation skills, career counseling, recruiting / job placement expertise and be able to assist them in their successful career transition through teaching effective networking, winning strategies and life counseling to secure their next job / career position.

Education
Broward Regional Health Planning Council’s Training Institute, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Substance Abuse Recovery Support Specialist Certificate Program (Graduated: June 5, 2010)
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work Completed
Minors in Both Business & Sociology
Healing Arts Institute, Indianapolis, IN
Certificate of Completion in Massage Therapy

South Florida Volunteer & Independent Contract Work History
New Horizons Career & Life Counseling (Pompano Beach) – 9/2011 to Present
Self Employed: Career Counselor, Coach, Consultant, Facilitator; Resume Preparation; Life Coach
Dr. Carmine J. Pecoraro, Psy. D. And Associates, PA (Wilton Manors) – 10/2010 to Present
Volunteer: Career Counselor / Counseling / Case Management / Client File Maintenance & Front Desk Duties / Co-Facilitate Relapse Prevention Group At New Friendships Sober Living
The Wellness Center of South Florida – 7/2009 to Present
Volunteer Office Worker / Grant Sourcing & Writing / Fundraising / Webmaster
Pride Center at Equality Park (formerly GLCC) – 12/2009 to 12/2010
Community Service Volunteer
Quick Weight Loss Centers (Ft. Lauderdale) – 3/2008 to Present
Weight Loss Counselor / Sales
Personally Yours Staffing (Boca Raton, Plantation, Sawgrass) – 11/07 to 01/08
Recruiter
Segue Search (Ft. Lauderdale) – 8/06 to 9/07
Staffing Specialist (Layoff 9/24/07 Due To Reduction in Workforce)
Manpower (Plantation) – 4/06 to 7/06
Direct Hire Consultant
Broadcast Channel One (Deerfield Beach) – 1/06 to 3/06
Human Resources Recruiter
Heritage Institute (Ft. Myers) – 8/05 to 11/05
Director of Career Services

Indiana Professional Work History

Lincoln Technical Institute (Indianapolis) – 10/2001 to 5/2005
Job Title: Graduate Employment Specialist

ITT Technical Institute (Indianapolis) – 10/2000 to 5/2001
Job Title: Outside Marketing Representative

Blue Line Staffing (Indianapolis) – 2/2000 to 10/2000
Job Title: Branch Service Manager

Capital Region Consortium (Indianapolis & Greenwood) – 7/1996 to 12/1999
Job Titles: School-to-Work Facilitator & School-to-Work Project Manager

Interlocal Association (Shelbyville / Greenwood) – 7/1991 to 7/1996
Job Titles: Career Counselor & Lead Counselor / Office Coordinator

Manager / Area Manager (Multi-Store)
1/1990 – 5/1991 Battery One Stop, Inc., Indianapolis, Clarksville, Mishawaka, IN

Certification Clerk / Certification Supervisor / Career Consultant
1/1987 – 12/1989 Indianapolis Alliance For Jobs / PARTNERS 2000 / Indianapolis Network For Employment and Training, Indianapolis, IN

Juvenile Probation Officer – Detention Screening Unit
1/1985 – 11/1986 Marion County Superior Court (Juvenile Division), Indianapolis, IN

Adolescent Psychiatric Technician
5/1985 – 11/1985 Valle Vista Hospital, Greenwood, IN

Skills & Additional Combined Areas of Technical Expertise

Substance Recovery Support Specialist; HIPPA, Confidentiality & Office Ethics For Recovery Support Specialists; Ethics & Professional Boundaries; Cultural Competency & Recovery; Teaching People of Different Learning Styles Self Advocacy; Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) – Pre & Post Crisis Planning; HIV /AIDS / Hepatitis C – How To Recognize Risk; How To Navigate Systems with Limited Recovery Resources; After Care Resources & Recovery Support; Documentation Importance in Completing Intakes & Progress Notes; Recognizing Co-Occurring Disorder Challenges; Lapse / Relapse / Trigger Identification – Action Planning For Prevention & Recovery; Motivating For Long-Term Recovery; AA Sponsoring / 12 STEPS & 12 Traditions; Career Consulting, Counseling & Testing; Summer Youth Employment Program Supervision; Juvenile Probation & Conducting Basic Life Skills Curriculum as Independent Contractor to Juvenile Court Systems; Social Group Work; Grant Writing & Management; Project Management; Internet Sourcing & Navigation to Resume Mining & Writing to Online Client Company Prospecting; Business Account Management; Public Relations & Speaking; Sales; Training & Development; Business to Business Networking; Recruiting & Staffing to Human Resources Operations; Office Management; Community Volunteer & Human Services Advocate.

]]> Comment on FOOD & DINING by Alan's A List http://alankachin.com/food-dining#comment-23 Alan's A List Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:03:27 +0000 http://alankachin.com/?page_id=1079#comment-23 Cypress Nook Restaurant, 201 East McNab Rd. Pompano Beach, Fl 33060... 954-933-7311 German food is not considered chic and glamorous however as the weather chills it becomes a robust comfort food. The owners, Isle Wenttengel and Michael Gerike, after 31 years have created a dining room without pretension and with a family warmth of days gone by. I was excited see most of my favorites enjoyed traveling through Germany over the years and was salivating over a Menu with a plethora of choices. My companion was my friend Barry from Miami Beach a German speaker and former flight associate of Pan American Airways. We started with a, Tucher Wheat Beer, served cold and with a taste to compliment the bounty to follow. We shared Potato Pancakes served with dill sour cream and apple sauce as an appetizer. My Grandmother was a terrific cook but I must admit these were better, sorry Bubba, LOL. Barry ordered Jäger (Hunter) Schnitzel Pork Tenderloin medallions in a mushroom wine sauce. I ordered my favorite dish Wiener Schnitzel ( Cutlet) our portions could feed 4. We were served Red Cabbage and Spaetzle (Traditional German home-made noodles pan fried with bacon and onions). we were both overwhelmed by the friendly atmosphere, attentive service orchestrated by Michael our server, excellent cuisine and huge portions. I can go on and on but I want you to experience this Gem of Hospitality and Gemütlichkeit. Oh, I forgot we almost had dessert but I finished all my food and was ready to be carried to the car, LOL. [img]http://alankachin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cnook.jpg[/img] [img]http://alankachin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/velcnook.jpg[/img] Cypress Nook Restaurant, 201 East McNab Rd. Pompano Beach, Fl 33060… 954-933-7311

German food is not considered chic and glamorous however as the weather chills it becomes a robust comfort food. The owners, Isle Wenttengel and Michael Gerike, after 31 years have created a dining room without pretension and with a family warmth of days gone by. I was excited see most of my favorites enjoyed traveling through Germany over the years and was salivating over a Menu with a plethora of choices. My companion was my friend Barry from Miami Beach a German speaker and former flight associate of Pan American Airways. We started with a, Tucher Wheat Beer, served cold and with a taste to compliment the bounty to follow. We shared Potato Pancakes served with dill sour cream and apple sauce as an appetizer. My Grandmother was a terrific cook but I must admit these were better, sorry Bubba, LOL. Barry ordered Jäger (Hunter) Schnitzel Pork Tenderloin medallions in a mushroom wine sauce. I ordered my favorite dish Wiener Schnitzel ( Cutlet) our portions could feed 4. We were served Red Cabbage and Spaetzle (Traditional German home-made noodles pan fried with bacon and onions). we were both overwhelmed by the friendly atmosphere, attentive service orchestrated by Michael our server, excellent cuisine and huge portions. I can go on and on but I want you to experience this Gem of Hospitality and Gemütlichkeit. Oh, I forgot we almost had dessert but I finished all my food and was ready to be carried to the car, LOL.

]]> Comment on ACCOMMODATIONS by Alan's A List http://alankachin.com/accommodations#comment-20 Alan's A List Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:27:19 +0000 http://alankachin.com/?page_id=1148#comment-20 The hospitality I found at The Aragon Inn a block off Wilton drive in Wilton Manors, Fl. was reminiscent of visiting my best friend. I had a luscious Staycation. The hospitality I found at The Aragon Inn a block off Wilton drive in Wilton Manors, Fl. was reminiscent of visiting my best friend. I had a luscious Staycation.

]]> Comment on PRODUCTS & SERVICES by Alan's A List http://alankachin.com/products-services#comment-18 Alan's A List Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:18:55 +0000 http://alankachin.com/?page_id=1143#comment-18 MagicJack, I purchased 3 of the original units, spending $$$ for phone service was stupid. M.J. has introduced the new non-computer unit. Check it out at MagicJack.com. Original Unit for USB Computer $39.95 includes 1 full year of calls. The new unit without the need of a computer is $69.95 with a full year of calls. The service is only $20 a years the difference in price is the one time unit purchase. MagicJack.com [img]http://alankachin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/magicJack-TechChatKnowledgebase-FAQ_1318896826149.png[/img] MagicJack, I purchased 3 of the original units, spending $$$ for phone service was stupid. M.J. has introduced the new non-computer unit. Check it out at MagicJack.com. Original Unit for USB Computer $39.95 includes 1 full year of calls. The new unit without the need of a computer is $69.95 with a full year of calls. The service is only $20 a years the difference in price is the one time unit purchase.
MagicJack.com

]]> Comment on IN REMEMBERENCE by Alan's A List http://alankachin.com/rememberence#comment-17 Alan's A List Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:36:33 +0000 http://alankachin.com/?page_id=1098#comment-17 For over 40 years Jim Jacobs has been a friend and at times a business associate. Looking after him the last years of his life living through his Parkinson and Alzheimer’s has brought me an understanding that life is no picnic. With it all i miss his bright smile and look back with more than fond memories on our 40+ friendship. Everyday I think of you! [img]http://alankachin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/jimjacobs-4.jpg[/img] For over 40 years Jim Jacobs has been a friend and at times a business associate. Looking after him the last years of his life living through his Parkinson and Alzheimer’s has brought me an understanding that life is no picnic. With it all i miss his bright smile and look back with more than fond memories on our 40+ friendship. Everyday I think of you!

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