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About The HUB Asad Z. Shabazz The HUB CDC President/CEO
PRESIDENT’S CORNER Leadership is more than a notion!
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eadership is essential in the process of developing institutions in our community. Without effective leadership the best that we can expect to happen is mediocrity and ineffectiveness. Leadership must recognize that it is important to me known and Light but from a community perspective it is far more important to be respected. For nearly 10 years i have been striving to make and keep my word bond. When I was inspired by the Creator to take on this task I had no idea how we would pay for it what the overall challenges would be and honestly if we were going to be able to make it at all. Nevertheless I pushed on and now today we are celebrating over six years of direct service and serve over 200 people per week in various programs and services. N the recent conversations about leadership I express 2 these individuals that they should be careful 4 what they ask for because they just might get it. Some think that leadership or running businesses or organizations come with some grandeur and champagne wishes and Cadillac Dreams but I can tell you that is you are not up to the task of service venue are sadly mistaken and Miss understand what it really takes 2 be in a leaderContinued on page 16
Mission The Mission of the HUB Community Development Corporation (the HUB) is to be the premier social enterprise for the advancement of: Employment Small business development, and Education Vision We seek to establish a communitybased economy, impact the quality of life for families, shape public policy, and influence investments in underserved neighborhoods. Employment… The HUB prepares our clients for the workforce and link them with viable job-opportunities. We provide employment training and offer wrap-around services as part of our case management process. Small Business… Our program is designed to em-power small businesses for long-term success. The HUB provides an administrative back office and sup-port system, to help grow their op-erations. We foster connections for business opportunities in the private marketContents President’s Corner Pg.2 Employment Pg.3 Education Pg.6 Small Business Pg.10 Health Pg.12
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place, with major corpora-tions, and government agencies. It is our ultimate objective to impact their bottom line, grow a broad-based economic system, and help entrepreneurs become good com-munity partners. The HUB features a small business incubator which offers physical and virtual office space, meeting and training rooms for rent, and shared resources. Education The HUB provides educational & training opportunities on and off site. In collaboration with our training partners, we assist individuals and small businesses with specialized training, and connect them with institutions of higher learning. We seek to prepare our clients for all aspects of the workforce, from employment to small business development. The HUB believes that people cannot be successful without the right education and training opportunities to do so.
Columbus, Ohio. We have established a centralized operations center for the underserved and impoverished, offering a professional yet unorthodox approach to wrap-around social services. With a convenient location, our clients and the general public have easy access to programs and services that are designed to help improve an individual’s ability to achieve gainful employment and selfsufficiency. We offer employment services, counseling/mentorship, networking, and education.
Concept The HUB CDC is a Non-profit workforce and economic development enterprise located in a 20,000 square foot facility on the Near East side of HUB News Staff
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Are Soft Skills More Valuable Than Academic Skills In The Workforce? (NAPSI)—From preschool through college, teachers are instructed to build students’ academic skills, like reading, writing and arithmetic. However, students leave the classroom untested for many skills that are directly applicable to one’s career. Soft skills may not be “graded,” but they can make or break your career. Soft skills are increasingly important to success in the workplace; it’s no longer enough to rely on technical skills to set yourself apart. Employees must also demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills, which contribute to a positive work culture and promote strong teamwork and enhanced leadership abilities. And employers are looking for employees who are efficient and demonstrate the ability to manage their time wisely, whether it’s juggling multiple projects or avoiding personal distractions.1 A recent 2016 national curriculum survey conducted by the American College Test (ACT) found that supervisors and employees ranked the lack of three nonacademic skill areas—conscientiousness, problem solving and critical thinking—among the top five skills most likely or very likely to lead to a poor outcome for an employee2. “Soft skills begin to develop at a very young age, and it’s essential to support the growth of these skills,” said Constance St. Germain, J.D., Ed.D., executive dean for University of Phoenix Colleges of Humanities & Sciences, Social Sciences, and Security and Criminal Justice. “Integrating soft skills into our curriculum alongside technical knowledge is an integral approach that University of Phoenix uses to prepare our students for success in the workplace.” Dr. St. Germain highlights the following as among the most valuable soft skills: 1. Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are integral to success in any industry. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that communication ranked first among the skills that Americans believe are most important for children to have to get ahead in the world3. 2. Critical Thinking: According to the ACT survey,
more postsecondary science instructors cited weakness in critical thinking than in content knowledge as most likely to contribute to a poor outcome for a student4. Critical thinking skills are necessary to navigate a variety of workplace challenges, including making big decisions and communicating a point of view. 3. Collaboration: Collaboration is key to a company’s success, especially as the landscape of industry demands continues to evolve. According to Cisco, over the past 20 years, as companies have begun to automate or outsource many structured or process-oriented tasks, much of the work that remains is complex and highly collaborative5. 4. Problem Solving/Creativity: Problem solving requires a willingness to be creative and think outside the box. Professionals who are willing to be patient and approach problems from all angles are more likely to find solutions, and to be noticed by their supervisors for their resourcefulness. 5. Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence (EQ) is as valuable as IQ in the workplace: having perseverance, self-control and the ability to get along with others is necessary throughout one’s career. According to TalentSmart, 90 percent of top performers have high emotional intelligence6. Fifty-eight percent of job performance is also attributed to EQ7. 6. Professionalism: Adult learners can begin to incorporate professional behavior in the classroom through their approach to learning, teamwork, tackling assignments and accomplishing their educational goals. The professionalism necessary to successfully complete a degree program, especially as a working adult who may be balancing other responsibilities, can create a strong foundation that will translate into the workplace. Learn More To learn more about University of Phoenix College of Humanities and Sciences, visit www.phoenix.edu/ colleges_divisions/humanities-sciences.html. For more information about each of these programs, including on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who completed the program and other important information, please visit www.phoenix.edu/ programs/gainful-employment.
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To succeed in business, women need to master both hard skills (political savvy, technical competence) and soft skills (communication and teamwork).
Women In The Workplace: What It Takes To Succeed Today, the majority of women are entering the workforce. So what advice can women follow to enhance their careers and help overcome barriers to success? Challenges Remain While today’s opportunities are unrivaled, professional women face challenges and inequities. For example, women are still paid less than men across professions; they are underrepresented in executive positions; and studies show that women must work harder for a pay raise or promotion. “Women are aware that even when they have a seat at the table, they may not always be sitting level with their male counterparts,” said Constance St. Germain, Ed.D., J.D., executive dean, College of Humanities and Sciences, College of Social Sciences at University of Phoenix. “Women are too often overlooked for promotion as a result of conscious and unconscious gender myths, biases and societal stereotypes that are in the workplace even in 2016. Men and women are engaging more than ever to address this, but there is still work to be done.” According to a new survey by Morning Consult and University of Phoenix, only 33 percent of women believe men and women working the same job make the same amount. The number of men who feel this way is higher but still only slightly over half (54 percent). An underlying challenge for women can be navigating an environment that lacks support for their perspectives. The survey also found that one in three respondents agreed that there were too few positive female leaders at their company. More than Hard Work and Talent To continue rising in the workforce, it takes not just technical skill, but political savvy. “No one can afford to be apolitical at work if he or she aspires to advance to the executive level,” St. Germain said. “While technical competence is important, in my experience, political savvy is a leadership skill that can be a key differentiator in an individual’s success.” As a leader in higher education and organizational change, St. Germain believes political savviness is really about emotional intelligence. It is about understanding the importance of building collaborative interpersonal relationships, building trust, maintaining one’s composure and being able to put people at ease. See “Workplace” on next page ►
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Continued from previous page This involves mastering soft skills like communication and teamwork, and carrying them through every aspect of the job. “These skills are valuable for workers at any stage in their career. For those just starting in a new office, they can help negotiate a better salary, build rapport among colleagues and start off on the right foot,” she said. “For those reaching toward upper levels of management, these skills can help you build trust across the organization and make you more effective both as a leader and team member.” As more women search for an education that is career relevant, giving them both hard and soft skills for success, many choose University of Phoenix. Two -thirds of University of Phoenix’s student body is female. The University is focused on providing not just an education but relevant skills that prepare students to take on challenges of the workforce. “Women in the workforce will continue to confront the broad array of challenges with collaborative and creative solutions.”•
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Dustin Weaver is 2017 Ohio Teacher of the Year When Dustin Weaver teaches English classes at Chillicothe High School, everyone listens, including students, administrators, fellow teachers and aspiring teachers from college education classes. His passion for making teaching engaging and effective, and his dedication to students are two of Dustin Weaver many reasons why Weaver received the title Ohio Teacher of the Year on Sept. 22 at his alma mater. Dustin Weaver exemplifies excellence in teaching,” said Paolo DeMaria, state superintendent of public instruction. “He shines the light on the outstanding work our teachers do every day in the classroom and in the community to make a difference in their students’ lives. He deserves our thanks and recognition and so does Chillicothe City Schools for creating conditions in which teachers can succeed.” Chillicothe High School requires all new teachers to observe Weaver in conducting new, school-wide teaching approaches that Principal Jeff Fisher, 2015 Ohio Principal of the Year, introduced to better engage students and improve learning. Dedicated to continually improving, Weaver has invited the entire school staff to critique his videotaped lessons as they all work together to hone their teaching skills. Previously at Logan Elm High School in Circleville for six years, Weaver returned to his hometown high school four years ago. Through his service on the district and school leadership teams, he focuses on improving attendance, reducing discipline incidents and addressing issues facing students who come from lowincome homes. This work led to Weaver coordinating the Chillicothe Cadets grant program that is targeted to students who are at risk of dropping out of school. He focuses on
State announces ACT/SAT guidance for students with disabilities who take the Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
The Ohio Department of Education is announcing that students with disabilities who take the Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD) instead of the general Ohio State Tests are exempt from the requirement that all 11thgrade students participate in the ACT/SAT. This does not, however, prohibit a student with a significant cognitive disability from taking the ACT or SAT if the developing students’ self-esteem and professional skills as they make connections for future jobs. Because he wants to make sure all students learn, Weaver created a lab course for those who need extra help and an online class for those who need flexibility. He also helps prepare college-bound students for college entrance exams. Jon C. Saxton, the Chillicothe City Schools superintendent who nominated Weaver for the award, said, “Dustin Weaver combines great talent, personality, leadership and concern for students with high energy and a tireless work ethic. In fact, he has set off the burglar alarm in the wee hours while coming in to work late!” Weaver serves as the high school’s English department coordinator, activity director, attendance coun-
student and/or parent requests participation in the test. The Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill 3 on Dec. 8, 2016, providing additional exemptions and requiring the Department to provide guidance on test participation for certain student populations. (ORC 3301.0712). The Department will release additional guidance in the coming weeks. •
selor, freshman class advisor and as a mentor for beginning teachers in Ohio’s Resident Educator program. He also is partnering with Ohio University-Chillicothe to improve teacher preparation programs. Weaver completed a master’s degree in educational leadership from Ohio University. At The Ohio State University, he earned a master’s degree in secondary English education, as well as bachelor’s degrees in English education and psychology. In the first round of the competition this summer, Weaver received the Teacher of the Year award for State Board District 10. He will represent Ohio in the national 2017 Teacher of the Year competition sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers. •
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Program Proves Low Income Children Can Learn a 2nd Language (Even at Just 3-Years Old!)
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ccording to The Dana Foundation, a private philanthropic organization that supports brain research, researchers have shown that the bilingual brain can have better attention and task-switching capacities than the monolingual brain. In other words, learning a second language can enhance academic as well as social skills. Other researchers agree. One elementary school in the poorest ward of Washington D.C. is taking this knowledge to the next level by offering a second language to low-income students. Kids can learn at very young age In Ivonne Kendrick’s classroom at Houston Elementary School, 3-year olds are learning Spanish as a second language. Already they are able to sing Spanish songs, understand how to ask for a snack and when to form a line; every other day focuses on Spanish. Even for students who struggle learning proper English, the bi-lingual program is believed to be able to enhance students’ learning in English. Proof that it works Kendrick's class is not the first to try this approach. A similar dual-language program in North Carolina between 2007 and 2010 showed that low-income black children in these programs scored higher in reading and math than their black classmates with equal socioeconomic backgrounds who were being taught just one language.
Miami and Philadelphia in predominantly black, lowincome neighborhoods. There is a growing demand for dual-language programs in D.C., with as many as five kids on the waiting for each opening. There are currently about 260 dual-language programs in the U.S. with California recently voting to approve one in their state.
Other cities are catching on Similar programs are being introduced in areas such as
The dual-language approach gives low-income children a better chance of succeeding academically, socially, and
become better prepared for future careers that will demand candidates who can speak multiple languages. For more details, visit www.hechingerreport.org/duallanguage-programs-benefit-disadvantaged-black-kidsexperts-say/
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Employment, Small Business Development and Education‌ The 3 core elements of an effective & sustainable community-based economy By Asad Shabazz Founder of The HUB Community Development Corporation
The Hub Community Development Corporation mission is it is our objective to address or impact economic development through three key areas employment small business and education it is important to understand that in order for communities in general and brought the high society to respond to issues of poverty there must be a centralized Economic Development system introduced into the environment. At the Hub the focus has been to look at each one of those three areas and from that formulate they process that is institutionalized in an effort to create sustainability far too often have we focused on one thing or another but very seldom do you find Grassroots community-based organizations or otherwise focusing on all three areas it is important to understand that these areas are intertwined crosspollinated and share a vested interest when you are in need of an opportunity such as being employed you're going to have to have some level of Education to secure that position if you want to start a business you're going to need some level of Education to run your business and be successful furthermore as the Hub continues in its philosophies and Concepts we should not Overlook the idea of why it is important to build relationships with the community and the people that you serve when you have solid relationships when you build trust in the community the community then will respond better to not only your services but also to how you critique them and help them to become self-sufficient and ultimately empowered to take control of their lives. The Hub Community Development Corporation is a blessing it is a blessing not only to those who are active and work and helping the community but it is also a blessing to the local community and ultimately the world Employment The U.S. job market is showing signs of improvement if the latest data are accurate. On Friday the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate has fallen to a three-year low of 8.5%. Of particular note is that private sector employment was up more than expected in December. Tall of this could just be a one-month data fluke, but it is also encouraging that the number of new jobless claims has been declining recently as well. Jobs are important to the economy for a
Asad Shabazz, HUB Founder, pictured addressing attendees of Wealth Wednesday, a monthly small business networking event.
number of reasons. One of the most important reasons is that jobs are by far the primary source of income for U.S. households. The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that for the 3rd quarter of 2011 the total of all income earned in the U.S. was 13.4 trillion dollars (seasonally adjusted at annual rates). Of that total, 8.3 trillion dollars or just shy of two-thirds was paid in the form of wages and salaries. Most of us think of unemployment as a bad thing for exactly this reason; jobless people earn no wages and, as a result, suffer from a whole host of associated problems. The reason we have programs like unemployment insurance and other jobless benefits is to help alleviate these problems to some degree. But another very important reason that jobs are important is that jobless people who want to work are a valuable resource that goes unused. Small business development While small businesses may not generate as much money as large corporations, they are a critical component of and major contributor to the strength of local economies. Small businesses present new employment opportunities and serve as the building blocks of the United States' largest corporations. A small business is defined as a business (corporation, limited liability company or proprietorship) with 500 employees or less. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses
represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms. Since 1995, small businesses have generated 64 percent of new jobs, and paid 44 percent of the total United States private payroll, according to the SBA. Small businesses contribute to local economies by bringing growth and innovation to the community in which the business is established. Small businesses also help stimulate economic growth by providing employment opportunities to people who may not be employable by larger corporations. Small businesses tend to attract talent who invent new products or implement new solutions for existing ideas. Larger businesses also often benefit from small businesses within the same local community, as many large corporations depend on small businesses for the completion of various business functions through outsourcing. Education Education is important in life because it gives people the skills and tools they need to navigate the world. Without education, people would not be able to read, write, calculate or communicate; they would also not be able to perform jobs competently, accurately and safely. Education also teaches people about the world in which they live, including information about history, philosophy and culture. At its most basic level, education is important because it gives people the baseline skills to survive as adults in the world. These skills include basic literacy and numeracy, as well as the ability to communicate, complete tasks and work with others. Education is essential for nearly every type of job or career, and in many cases, education makes the difference between being able to perform a job safely and accurately and being unable to perform a job at all. However, many people believe that education is important in life for reasons beyond basic survival skills. Eleanor Roosevelt famously said that education is essential to good citizenship and that education is important to life because it enables people to contribute to their community and their country. Others believe education is important because it helps to answer life's big questions, including questions of how to live, work and love. Still others believe that education is important because it teaches people about the world around them. We are working diligently with local political leaders Community leaders and activists social workers in an effort to not only Garner support for the Hub but - effectively incorporate them into the development Urban infrastructure and Institution that will last beyond even us. •
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Farming: Food is essential
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Story By ood is an essenothers to do for then what they can and should Sister Charissa Muhammad tial part of life. do for themselves. Coordinator of the Linden Whether you Farming is one of the ways to free us from the Garden Association, are vegan, bonds of depending upon others and building Our Community Garden One vegetarian, or enjoy a steak an economic base to help rebuild our communiand Too, and the Butterfly every now and then, we all ties. Pollinators Garden located in need to eat good, healthy, Lets us follow the example of those who have the north end of Columbus, quality food. gone before us. We must remove the endemic, Ohio. The urban gardening systemic teaching that growing food makes you and urban farm movement less than a valuable member of society. is growing in Columbus How can we continue to protest the issue of not Ohio. It will help to transform our communities in more having access to grocery stores, farmers markets, or ways than just growing food. other location in our neighborhoods to purchase goods We who are community gardeners and urban farmand quality food if we are not willing to put our hands ers would like to see that these movements help with in the dirt and grow food to feed the most vulnerable economic devolvement of our communities. members of society? We must keep in mind that the growing of food is Let us learn how to grow and produce food for our political. Urban farming makes it easier for people to communities and ourselves. be involved in local politics by bringing issues that If you have question about community gardening or directly affect our lives in our neighborhoods. urban farming your can contact The Hub at 1336 E. Food is often used to keep communities relying on Main Street 1-614-568-7800.
Thank you for reading this article. Thank you, Charissa Coleman-Muhammad Linden Garden Association (614) 297-8579 (office) We grow more than just flowers..We are helping to grow our community!
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Story By Gayle Warren
Where There Is Vision……
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o many of us have dreamt the “American Dream” of having our own business, no longer working for the man! Maybe we bake those cookies that everyone loves, maybe we decorate our home like a pro or we have a special way with children and one day someone says those famous words that resonate in our spirit “You know you could make a lot of money doing this”. So the vision is formed in our mind, occupies our thoughts and most importantly goes from our head to our heart. Now, that the vision is birthed the planning begins or shall I say should begin. In a book I once read it states “Where there is no vision the people perish…Write the vision and make it plan…” Unfortunately, so many small business owners don’t take the time, effort and training it takes to create a legitimate business entity or shall I say “Get Legit”. We get so excited about the vision that we don’t write down anything and then we get upset when we get audited or inspected and fined. Then we blame “the man” when it was actually our own negligence. We were under the false belief that it really that important to write a business plan. Who is going to read it anyway? Many of us do not even take the time to register our business with state and federal entities. We don’t take the time to research the best business structure for the type of business idea we envisioned. We just start taking orders for those cookies, baking and making money! Don’t get me wrong I love making money, but not at the price of temporary financial gain only to later suffer from long term tax evasion pain. By taking the easy road of the “Sole Proprietor”, were you aware that if you do not follow the proper and legal steps to set up your business you are a sole proprietor by default? Just like if you do not have a “Will” the state has one for you, if you do not create your own business structure The IRS has one for you. Notice what the spelling of these two words together, The IRS=THEIRS. All that had work to earn that money from your business, down See “Vision” on next page
LeaderSpark ignites the power of youth leadership by providing practical leadership skills through their Ignite to Promise ® curriculum, training and coaching/mentor support. WE SERVE young people ages 14-24 in greater Franklin County, that may live in low-resource environments & who may feel their circumstances have created risk of ‘lower-life’ opportunities. LeaderSpark ignites a young person’s spark and supports them to lead in life and thrive in their career. While schools are tasked with tackling the challenge of academic achievement, there are also factors beyond the classroom that contribute to the difficulty in closing persistent achievement
gaps. LeaderSpark has been focused for 28 years on being part of a systemic effort with partners in schools, other community-based organizations, social services, faith-based organizations, local philanthropic entities, and local businesses, to ensure that youth can thrive in safe and nurturing environments, within the community. Every dream begins with a challenge. In many ways, how we fulfil this initiative is a challenge, not only for the youth, but also (and more importantly) for the community. To learn more about Leaderspark, visit their website at www.leaderspark.org. •
How to Properly Quit Your Job to Start Your New Business By Sharon S. Gordon OK so you are now ready to quit your job and transition into business ownership full time or you may be interested in exploring your other options. To do so, many individuals make the decision to turn in their resignation or to quit. If you are interested in quitting your job, you will want to continue reading on. A few tips on how to properly terminate your current position are outlined below. The best thing that you can do, when looking to quit your job, involves giving your employer as much notice as possible. Many employers expect to receive at least two weeks worth of notice from those who are interested in seeking employment elsewhere. If at all possible, you may want to consider giving more than two weeks notice. Unless you have a new job lined up, you may want to offer to stay until a replacement is found or until you are able to secure a new job.
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When turning in your resignation, you will want to do so in a formal matter. At all costs, you will want to avoid quitting over the phone or in an email. You will want to type up a proper notice on your computer and submit a printout to your employer, particularly in person. In your resignation letter, be sure to thank your employer for giving you the opportunity to work with them, and so forth. You will want to be sure to not
“burn any bridges,” when quitting your current job. This is extremely important, as you need to remember that your actions have consequences, possibly for years to come. You will want to make sure that you are pleasant at all times. You will want deal with your bosses, coworkers, and anyone else that you may come into contact with in a happy pleasant matter. You never know when you may come back into contact with your boss and this is important to take into consideration when packing up your workplace belongings. In keeping with packing up your workplace belongings, you will want to ensure that you return all important documents or any other pieces of company property that you may have in your possession. Even if you are not asked, you will want to return all items that you didn’t personally purchase yourself. In addition to preventing any misunderstandings, in terms of theft, you may also create a good, See “Quit Your Job” on next page
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Do I Have an Antivirus? By Terron Mitchell The internet provides unlimited access to This information explains very simply that the the world, with that type of access you user is responsible for his security 90% reshould ask yourself one question as a user sponsible. As a user realize where you are either business or personal, “Do I have an going on the web? Watch the pop ups and antivirus?” An antivirus is the last line of don’t click on them as they may be malicious security, but very important to your internet or just resource intensive as they probe your security. A virus, Trojan, and various types computer for frivolous issues. Being mindful of malicious hardware can be stopped from and taking your time to let processes load beaccessing personal computers if the user only fore a series of uncontrolled clicking with the had an antivirus. This information I retained mouse will prevent lots of inadvertent apfrom the University of Santa Cruz says it all. Terron Mitchell proval of apps to probe or downloaded on to Here are a few facts obtained from them. your system. Practicing controlled and patient “Computer Security is: computer usage will eliminate a lot of errors. Enabling people to carry out their jobs, Researching sites for safety and legitimacy will help keep education, and research Supporting critical business process your computer safe most of the time. Malicious software Protecting personal and sensitive information is disguised very well, so be mindful of what is clicked on Good Security Standards are 90/10: and what files and programs are downloaded from unas10% of security safeguards are technical. suming locations. • 90% of security safeguards rely on the computer user ("YOU") to adhere to good computing practices” (Introduction to Computer Security).
Quit Your Job Continued from previous page long lasting impression of yourself. In all honesty, the best thing that you can do, when looking to resign from your current job, is to use your best judgment. For instance, if you are quitting your job for further employment elsewhere you will not want to search and apply for new jobs and list your current job on your resume as a reference, especially if you have yet to officially submit your resignation. You will also, as previously stated, want to try and avoid quitting your job on impulse, unless a serious situation arises, such as one that may put you in danger. If you are quitting your job to transition into business ownership, remember that you are starting your own business so in keeping with using your best judgment, you may
When turning in your resignation, you will want to do so in a formal matter. want to put yourself in the place of your employer or your boss. What would you like to hear from yourself? This simple question will help to ensure that you submit your resignation in a matter that is deemed appropriate. You will want to ensure that you are able to get a good reference from your current employer for years to come…just in case you need to go back to work. •
the drain because you did not take the time to properly prepare the plan for the “Vision”. I am not downing an entrepreneur who chooses to be a ‘Sole Proprietor’ (SP), but understand the risk of this type of business classification. What are the risks? So glad you asked. There are many risks, but as an entrepreneur myself there are some more challenging then others to overcome. 1.Unlimited Liability- SP are individually and personally liable for all expenses, debt and taxes incurred by the business 2.Injury Liable- a SP is by definition an unincorporated business operated by one individual, you are the biggest asset to the business so if your asset cannot work you know the rest Legal Liability- SP are personally carrying all of the risk for potential law suits which are attached to personal assets, ignorance of the laws that affect your business is no excuse These are just a few of the risk, but know that whatever structure you choose there are potential risks associated. This is not meant to scare or discourage you from pursuing your dream/ vision, but where there is Vision there is Provision. Provision is not always financial, knowledge is power but applied knowledge is Success. Wouldn’t it be better to do it right the first time? If you do not take the time to lay a proper foundation for your dream, it is just a matter of time before it turns into a nightmare. Nightmares like personal financial devastation, emotional distress or worst of all criminal ramifications. Not long ago I and my previously dissolved business were named in a law suit to the tune of $50,000 for past rents from an office I once held. Because I carry legal insurance I had access to proper legal counsel at a fraction of the cost and the situation went away without breaking me financially. What would you do if that happen to you and your business? So you say, what do I do now? I am already in business….. 1.Don’t beat yourself up. Just start from today. Don’t pray that the issues will go away GET BETTER at dealing with the issues. We have a plethora of resources available to us today. SBA.org offers FREE classes on every topic imaginable 2.Develop a business plan; use your experience as a guide. Make building a team of professional consultants Tax, Legal, Administrative etc. part of that plan Get a Mentor, at least 1 personal and professional. Don’t recreate the wheel it has all been done before successfully. Success is yours for the taking.
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Your Mood & Your Food
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any people are aware that your mood can kill your appetite, trigger food cravings or cause you to overeat. But were you aware that the food you eat can make or break your mood? This is apparent shortly after you’ve eaten, but over time, what you eat helps to shape your mental health from the inside out. Good food and exKay Wilson ercise can help you reduce stress, and help you be nicer to others. I find Zumba and weight training helps me. If you feel better, you have a better mood, and you're less vulnerable to stress. Dr. Joseph Mercola, osteopathic specialist and alternative medicine proponent declares, “I simply cannot overstate the importance of your food choices when it comes to your mental health. In a very real sense, you have TWO brains—one in your head, and one in your gut— both of which are created from the same tissue during fetal development. These two systems are connected via your vagus nerve, the tenth cranial nerve that runs from your brain stem down to your abdomen. It is now well established that the vagus nerve is the primary route your gut bacteria uses to transmit information to your brain.” As an example of how relationships and recipes are about combining the right information together, consider the baking process. In general, baking ingredients can be divided into two categories; ‘tougheners’ or strengtheners, (flour, eggs) and tenderizers or ‘weakeners’ (fats, sugars). In order for a recipe to bake with all of the qualities we enjoy, like being tender, fluffy, moist, chewy and tasty, there needs to be the proper balance between the two categories. If one is increased, the other must be decreased, but they need to be integrated. Recipes also vary by the amounts of each ingredient and the mixing techniques used to combine them. The amount of heat applied and the length of time it needs to cook also affect the final baked good. Each ingredient in a recipe contributes to the final baked good. The combination creates a substance that can both change its shape and bounce back to its original shape. See “Your Food” on next page 14
There are eight ways you can help your health and longevity.
Getting Healthier And Living Longer: Wellness Can Get You There (NAPSI)—Want to live a longer and happier life? It is time to strive for wellness! Wellness is being in good physical and mental health and provides a foundation for overall wellbeing. Everyone’s routines and habits can be affected by stress (good and bad), life demands, crisis, or trauma. These changes cause emotional, social, and physical imbalances. One of the best ways to combat this is to establish healthy habits that promote wellness. As a result, satisfaction improves, connections to supportive relationships are strengthened, and energy increases. Wellness can improve quality of life and increase years of life. Focusing on health and wellness is especially important for people with mental or substance use disorders. These individuals are likely to die decades earlier, mostly due to preventable, chronic medical conditions. Carlton Speight, public health adviser with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), says, “Many people who have experienced these disorders can achieve a full and satisfying life in the community, especially when they can access effective services and support systems.”
That’s why SAMHSA launched the Wellness Initiative (www.samhsa.gov/wellness-initiative), which promotes improving mental and physical health. A hallmark of the initiative is the Eight Dimensions of Wellness (www.samhsa.gov/wellness-initiative/eight-dimensions -wellness), a step-by-step guide to establishing healthy habits. The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: 1. Physical Wellness: Promoting good physical health habits like nutrition, exercise, sleep and appropriate health care lead to a healthier body. Creating these healthy routines and making sure there is balance with other day-to-day tasks can help, even when a person is challenged with stress or illness. 2. Intellectual Wellness: Learning new things and keeping the brain flexible can help expand intellect. Activities like learning about current events or organizing game nights in your home or community center can See “Getting Healthier” on next page
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By Renesea Byrdsong Greetings, I am Queen Byrd, I will be you're astro guide to help you ride the wave of energies that will emerge this month of December. The 2nd of the month mercury enters Capricorn, stay focused confident; it’s a battle for initiated vs. the self oriented mind. This can be a drastic thing because the 7th of the month you can fall in love with Venus entering Aquarius. New relationships on all levels you must be confident and pay attention expects delays don’t be to dismissive .seek to expand look for a larger truth outside the box. Begin new projects, bigger picture expansion .ask you’re self does my life reflect my philosophy? What does my direct experience tell me? This alignment focus on partnerships on manifesting long term goals, building your passion may be tough, don’t stop there use a collective approach. Come form the soul be responsible for how we connect be true to all relationships .allow the delays and breaks in shift and changes to embrace the chaos. Stay grounded!! 13th full moon in Gemini observe trends, decode a
new language, take care get rest , study, exercise be motivated find vitality and act only from the level of intuition. Accept the cosmic joke, it’s not always about you, talk to family, close loose ends from this life and any other life its time. Learn to ride the wave!! Mars and Pisces comes in the 19th watch out you may be burned out do some inner child work. Inner child quartz working on the heart chakra it’s the seat of the wounded child and soul templates. The 21st mercury retrograde sun enters the retrograde as well solstice time to purge all things that no longer serve us for this year. Work on that shadow self!! This energy will not leave until January 27th 2017. Live in the land of plan b during this time. Transportation, electronics, simple errors can create a chain of reaction. This is a big time for government as well on all levels. And chaos is at the top of the list!! Demotions, promotions, resignations will affect you directly be mindful expect delays. Work on the solar plexus chakra at this time to help dictate you’re life. Get
geared for the new moon coming up the 29th in Capricorn Uranus is direct in Aries. Uranus in Aries is meant to spur you in action , Uranus is known as the “great awakener " for a good reason the way we are jolted out a semi-comatic state . Even if we don’t want to be awakened we’re forced to feel alive again and the great awakening begins for the sleep, then it’s time to reinvent ourselves. Uranus is extremely important when it comes to this relentless, power driven, even selfish energy. Nothing will stand in the way of you personal change this can get ugly , while Uranus tours Aries we don’t only get to wake up and remember who we think we are , we’ll have the guts to live our lives more authentically then ever imagined, this is the chance for personal resolution. With all these alignments and stuff going on its enough to lose focus remember everything you deserve is on the opposite side of fear. •
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keep the brain healthy and active. 3. Financial Wellness: Considering how to manage income, debt, savings, and future financial stability are key to financial wellness. Starting to slowly save money or pay down debts can help increase wellness and awareness of available resources.
6. Social Wellness: Healthy relationships with friends, family, and community are a part of overall happiness and support. Having an interest in and concern for the needs of others and humankind is also a part of building social wellness. 7. Occupational Wellness: Activities-including employment—should provide meaning and purpose and reflect personal values, interests, and beliefs. Having work-life balance, promoting open communication in work relationships, and striving for accomplishment builds contentment and wellness.
4. Environmental Wellness: Improving life also includes feeling and being in a safe, stable environment. The benefits of clean air, food, and water, along with occupying and preserving pleasant environments, support your happiness. Learning, contemplating, and relaxing in natural spaces builds healthy perspective and balance.
8. Emotional Wellness: Honoring personal strengths, while also recognizing when help may be needed, creates a more balanced life. It becomes easier to express feelings, adjust to emotional challenges, and cope with stressors.
5. Spiritual Wellness: Taking time to focus on personal beliefs and values—if this is personally important—increases wellness. It includes the search for meaning and purpose in human existence, and developing an appreciation for life and the natural forces that exist in the universe.
Learn more about the eight dimensions of wellness and how to apply them to your life with SAMHSA’s workbook: “Creating a Healthier Life: A Step-By-Step Guide to Wellness.” You can also find additional information on mental health and wellness by visiting www.samhsa.gov. •
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Though the dough can change its shape, it resists the change and tries to move back to its original shape. I have been a dough girl. The flour and water forms the network that gives bread its shape. Shortening and butter tends to make dough more easily workable and the final product more moist and tender, while also, in many cases, adding flavor. Eggs are binders which help hold all the ingredients together. Egg whites, are often used to produce a light, airy texture, and yolks contribute to the color, flavor, and
texture of baked products. But, too many egg whites, such as in a reduced-fat cake recipe make it dry. If you’re a vegan, consider using bananas, flax seed or chia seed as substitutes. (more in following articles) Sugar can also tenderize (and of course makes it sweet) because it prevents the flour from forming. Liquids bridge both categories as a toughener or a tenderizer. But, too much liquid will cause a baked good to collapse or the batter to become too thin. You need a perfect balance of liquid to bring structural support and moistness which is perceived as tenderness. (Excerpt from my book EAT TO LOVE) •
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INTRODUCING
HUB RADIO Back in the day of early where content can now be media coverage, if there was streamed on smart phones, tablets a major event that wasn't and pc's. From all parts of the mainstream, it didn’t get world. any coverage in print media Now the meaning of "free your or broadcast radio and telemind and the rest will follow, is vision. In most cases, it was more in light than ever. through hearing it via word of mouth. The HUB Media Group / The However in the inner city, HUB CDC Radio Network Kevin Flemister only negative reports would Internet Radio Programming be made, such as crime , by "For The Community By The mainstream media. Not positive stories Community" regarding how certain individuals fair well in schools or thriving in their own owned Soon there will be opportunities for the and operated businesses. community to have a voice to address all So when we say now that the media kinds of issues, showcase talents as well as revolution will not be televised, it will be inform on a wide range of subject matters. webcasted. Today, besides the traditional We will inform listeners on exactly when broadcast airwaves of radio & television, is we will be looking for local talent to prothe wave of the internet programming duce and host their own shows. •
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ship role. Leadership requires your time and attention it affects your time with your family leadership is very taxing and it calls for the spending of your own resources just to see the mission through it is very difficult sometimes but true leaders don't have to dig real deep it's right on the surface and there might be a challenge and it may be difficult you do it with almost a ease of mind I was recently hospitalized and a friend of mine came to see me twice and both times I had my cell phone out and my laptop doing work for the Hub and he was angry with me because he wanted me to rest. I said to him my dear brother I actually find a lot of peace and what I am doing where if I did not have these things to do I would stress out even more so. Now that does not mean that a person doesn't need rest nor does that mean that you neglect your health for the mission however there's only so much time you can can sleep or rest. Sometime High have focus on the mission more than I have my health and that is wrong it is something that I need to work on. You know how a salmon has to swim upstream against the current and subject themselves to being eaten by a bear or a fisherman but this something inside of that salmon that no matter what they must get Upstream to produce life and there's something about a true leader that no matter what they have to get Upstream. We definitely must strike a balance but I will leave you with this thought black people suffered and still suffer at the hands of racial discrimination blight and Decay and some of our communities spencerian education he could not make development but if it was not for people like Sojourner Truth Harriet Tubman Noble Drew Ali Marcus Garvey Martin Luther King Malcolm X the most honorable Elijah Muhammad The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and not to mention Moses Abraham Jesus and countless others who have fought for the liberation of the people and the changing of the world we would have not made so much progress. To understand but if you choose to step in the role of leadership no matter what level that made me it demands of you struggle sacrifice love understanding patience and hard work. Remember this leadership is more than a notion. •
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Virtual Employees and Outsourcing…grow your business from the outside in. By Sharon S. Gordon When we say something is “virtual” in modern terminology, we are almost always talking about something related to the internet. So Virtual Dating is dating using the internet. “Virtual” does not mean something that does not exist. But it implies you are replacing a normal physical entity with a real but for the most part unseen entity that lives online. The trend in strategic business planning is to incorporate an aggressive “virtual marketing” plan with your traditional plans. So it makes sense that eventually the move to virtual resources would reach human resources with the availability of virtual employees. In the last two or three years, virtual employment has taken off and become a very real resource for businesses wishing to tap into valuable experience and subject matter expertise that cannot be found locally. Agencies such as Team Double Click and Rent-ACoder provide an army of ready to work professionals that can step in and get a job done quickly and efficiently for an employer. The obvious first application of virtual workers is to subcontract to an online employment agency certain task specific projects that have a short beginning, mid-
dle and end. Building a new function into a web page is a good example of a project that can be packaged into an understandable project and signed over to a virtual consultant to perform the work and return to the online employer. The handling agencies collect funds via escrow so neither the employer or the consultant are at risk and the handling company claims a percentage of the fee as part of their pay for facilitating the partnership. Everybody wins. But the concept of virtual employment is going beyond providing another variation on outsourcing to a consultant. Many virtual employment agencies provide administrative assistants, sales support and many other functions normally associated with a full time employee but those services are done “virtually”. A virtual office manager can have calls routed to his or her remote phone, emails redirected and conduct office meetings and negotiations with vendors via email or instant messaging. Using these modern tools, a virtual assistant can provide almost every function an on site assistant might be able to do but do so at a lower cost to the employer. The virtual employment trend in business has obvious benefits for businesses that are in need of qualified help. It opens the door to recruitment sources that can supple-
ment the local talent pool. Many times virtual staffing agencies may have on their “employee roles” people with a specialized background or skill. The agency is skilled at defining exactly what their client businesses need and matching up the right virtual employee to the job so the business has the right skill sets where they need them, when they need them and only for as long as they need them. In addition to the benefits that virtual employment has for businesses to fill needs for skilled workers, it’s an excellent resource for talented workers who want to make a contribution to the business world on their own terms. Virtual workers almost universally work at home or where they chose to work. Often the work is task based with a deadline so the worker can select the hours that fits their family and personal schedules best. And, like working for a temp agency, the employee can build a resume with the agency that improves the quality of work they get over time. Virtual staffing is a trend that has been a success for all involved as it has matured in the last few years. We can look for this twenty first century methodology for bringing in talented workers to continue to grow as more and more businesses get comfortable with staffing their employee ranks “virtually”.
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