Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

(Taken from khou.com)

A community job fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Wednesday at the Advent Lutheran Church.That’s located at Pinemont near Antoine in northwest Houston.

Anyone looking for a job in Harris County can call a free job hotline set up by Crisis Intervention of Houston.Agents with the hotline can provide callers with at least three job possibilities, based on the caller’s experience.The hotline number is 713-533-9675.

Here is the third of 4 ways to stand out and get noticed in the workplace – learn how to be what NY Times Columnist Thomas Friedman calls the “untouchables” – those people that don’t get laid off because they add great value and make a difference in the workplace:

The first tip to Stand Out and Get Noticed – Know your company.

The second tip to Stand Out and Get Noticed – Know your talents, strengths and passions.

This week- Tip #3 – Take initiative – don’t hold back

Once you know all about your organization, and you know your personal strengths and talents, then take the initiative to invent ways to solve the organization’s problems and maximize its opportunities. Be known for inventing responses, trying new things and always thinking. Volunteer for new responsibilities that add value to the organization and match your talents and strengths.  If you like to write, volunteer to create a newsletter for customers or one for employees. If you like to teach, offer to create a new products course, or a subject that you are passionate about that would also help the company. Start to look at the outside world and how it impacts your business. Know your products, know your customers, know your competitors. Be visible, be vocal, add value, volunteer. No one will know how great you are if they don’t see you making a difference.

Next week we talk about focus on the bottom line in the workplace.

(From Self Magazine)

Almonds

Almond joy! Dieters who ate 3 ounces of these nuts every day reduced their weight and body-mass index by a solid 18 percent

Berries

Vitamin C–loaded fruit such as strawberries and raspberries can help you sizzle up to 30 percent more fat during exercise

Cinnamon

This spice could make your waistline nice. Sprinkling ¼ teaspoon on your food may prevent a post-meal insulin spike

Oranges

Prevent pound creep with this citrus star: It contains fat-torching compounds

Sweet Potatoes

Trade up to sweet taters. They’re high in fiber, which means no drastic insulin jumps and thus less fat packed onto your hips.