Markus Lattner

Markus Lattner believes that when done correctly, fresh baked bread can be artistry. The agriculture improvement specialist recalls fondly the trips he and his cousins would make by bike at three in the morning as children. They’d bike all the way to the nearest bakery in his Austrian hometown and load up on hot bread, straight out of the oven. As an adult, Markus Lattner has spent years trying to recapture the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth taste of that early baked bread.

Today, Markus Lattner is still on an eternal search for the bread he loved so much as a child. Markus Lattner spoke to Blogger Venue about what makes him so passionate about fresh baked bread.

Blogger Venue: Thanks for speaking with us today. Have you found any great bakeries in America? Perhaps in some of the larger cities?

Markus Lattner: Today’s American bakeries tend to mass-produce baked goods, especially in big cities where true chefs create baked masterpieces. While that’s great, there’s nothing like personally created concoctions straight out of the oven.

Blogger Venue: Do you still believe that Austria has the best bread?

Markus Lattner: I haven’t sampled all the bread in the world, of course, but I’ve yet to find anything that beats walking into an Austrian bakery.

Blogger Venue: You also tried your hand at making your own, right?

Markus Lattner: Encouraged by my wife, I gave it a try. I didn’t do so well, at first.

Blogger Venue: It didn’t turn out so well? What went wrong?

Markus Lattner: I wasn’t sure at first. But I kept trying over the years and one day, I got it right.

Blogger Venue: What did you do differently that time?

Markus Lattner: I was going through a rough time, so I started baking as a stress relief.

Blogger Venue: And this was when you got it right?

Markus Lattner: I finally seemed to start accomplishing what I’d been trying. My wife had a theory about why I was successful.

Blogger Venue: Why was that?

Markus Lattner: It was the difficult time, we think. I was putting my heart and soul into baking, which I’ve found makes all the difference with master chefs.

Blogger Venue: Did you seek help along the way?

Markus Lattner: There’s a book called Bread, which was written by King Arthur Flour Master Baker Jeffrey Hamelman. It was very helpful. But I still believe strongly the lesson my mother taught me growing up. In fact, I think if anyone really set their minds to doing something, they can succeed, especially if they put heart into it.

Steven Delarge

Steven Delarge knows that today’s businessperson has many demands on his or her time. Many executives wish for twenty-five or more hours in the day, but unfortunately that isn’t a possibility. In this brief article, Steven Delarge advises time-stressed businesspeople to learn to make the most of the twenty-four hours they have.

While many other experienced professionals recommend such things as to-do lists and setting priorities, these tasks are only as valuable as the person making them. Unfortunately, some people have personalities that aren’t conducive to this kind of organization. For those who tend to procrastinate or suffer from an inability to prioritize, Steven Delarge has these tips:

• Do the Things You Least Enjoy First. When you dread something, you actually expend energy thinking about it throughout the day. This zaps your energy and slows you down. By getting those distasteful items out of the way at the beginning of the day, Steven Delarge says that you will be able to look forward to the rest of the day, as well as be more productive overall.
• Make a “Don’t Do” List. While many of us may resist lists, Steven Delarge says that everyone has time-wasters, whether these are repeatedly checking e-mail or spending too much time on idle chitchat throughout the day. According to Steven Delarge, listing out these “don’t do” items will let you catch yourself doing them and redirect your efforts to something more productive.
• Look at the Items You’re Putting Off. If you keep a list, examine those items you’re constantly leaving on it, day after day, Steven Delarge advises. Make a vow to do those items first and get them out of the way, then move on to the new items. Getting those items done will shorten your list, making it less daunting.
• Tell Others. Acknowledge your bad habits and let others know you’re making a concerted effort to change them. Steven Delarge advises anyone undertaking this effort to tell others about it. By making the decision to change your ways public, you’ll be more likely to stick to the plan, Steven Delarge advises. Plus, you’ll have support from family, friends, and colleagues.
• Reward Yourself. Experts say it takes only 21 days to break a habit. By giving yourself 21 days and rewarding yourself at preset milestones, Steven Delarge suggests that you will achieve more success in reaching your goals. Mark 21 days on your calendar and give yourself a small reward every seven days, with the promised big reward at the end of 21 days.

Steven Delarge knows how difficult it can be to get organized, but the rewards make all the hard work well worth it. He reports that by focusing on organizing his time, he was even able to take a few hours off occasionally to spend time with his family. That, in Steven Delarge’s opinion, is the greatest reward of all.

Anatesha Dunn

Anatesha Dunn reviews Bishop TD Jakes book Reposition Yourself

Anatesha Dunn is a Christian woman with a deep seeded love of the written word. She reads often, with one of her favorite authors being Bishop TD Jakes. Jakes’ 2007 book, Reposition Yourself, serves as a constant reminder to Anatesha Dunn that hard work and perseverance really do pay off.

Jakes begins the book, says Anatesha Dunn, with a recollection of an experience he had in Nairobi. A weather worn lady, elderly by African life expectancy, invites the Bishop into her home. It is, explains Anatesha Dunn, a structure that would not pass any building code in the West. Mortar made from Bovine waste, dirt floors, and furnishings cut from animal hides are the general scene of this home, says Anatesha Dunn.

The Bishop relays how he was struck by the old mum’s thankfulness to God for her riches. She is rich with the spirit, exclaims Anatesha Dunn. She has worked her entire life, and while destitute by other’s standards, the fruits that she enjoys makes her happy. Anatesha Dunn feels that everyone can benefit from this old woman’s attitude about life.

Success is measured differently for different people. Bishop Jakes’ aim with this book, cites Anatesha Dunn, is to empower those seeking to change their circumstances for the better. Anatesha Dunn says that Jakes’ powerful voice exudes from each page of this inspirational literary work. His words serve to encourage the reader, says Anatesha Dunn, to position themselves to utilize effectively the gifts that God has given them to achieve success.

The book, says Anatesha Dunn, points out that no one wants to face defeat. Jakes offers motivation to push past failures and use them as a point of reference on the path to prosperity. He owns up to the many failures that he endured before finding his God-given talent to lead a congregation of 30,000. Seeing how someone likes Jakes has pushed past failure, says Anatesha Dunn, helps her carry on after stumbling.

Overall, notes Anatesha Dunn, this book is a tool that all God’s children can use as a motivation to receive His blessings. Looking for what God has offered, says Anatesha Dunn, is harder than one might think. In this book, Bishop Jakes’ down to earth tone and his sage advice helps the reader open his or her arms and heart to receive God’s gifts.

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About Anatesha Dunn

Anatesha Dunn believes in Joyce Meyer’s positive, uplifting messages. A fan of Meyer’s book, Battlefield of the Mind, Anatesha Dunn takes spiritual guidance from Meyer’s advice to gain control over one’s own mind and refuse to let negative thoughts intrude. It is an attitude that has served Anatesha Dunn throughout her life.

Anatesha Dunn has worked most recently for Financial Freedom in Longwood, Florida. At Financial Freedom, Anatesha Dunn assisted with taking inquiries from potential clients looking for financial advice. During her time assisting customers with their financial needs, Anatesha Dunn no doubt relied heavily on Meyer’s advice on dealing with different temperaments.

“Learn different personalities and how to live with them,” Anatesha Dunn paraphrases from Meyer’s advice. “Once you know what triggers a certain personality, you can learn how to move through certain situations to get the end results you’re looking for.”

A devout Christian, Anatesha Dunn also follows the wisdom of Bishop T.D. Jakes. Once the subject of a Time Magazine cover story titled, Is This Man the Next Billy Graham?, T.D. Jakes is highly respected among Christians, thanks to his positive, uplifting messages. Anatesha Dunn especially appreciates Jakes’ take on change.

“Jakes accepts the inevitability of change, teaching how to embrace and accept it rather than fear it,” Anatesha Dunn says. “Mixing both sacred and secular insights, he shares a unique mix of practical and pragmatic steps, coupled with the sage wisdom of scripture for which he is noted.”

Anatesha Dunn believes in giving back, having headed up and assisted with fundraisers as well as participating in volunteer work over the years. She is certified in both CPR and First Aid and, in the course of her career, Anatesha Dunn has often been trusted with matters that are confidential and of a sensitive nature.

Anatesha Dunn currently lives on the East Coast, where she is actively involved with her church. She believes in Meyer’s advice to arm yourself with God every day.

“Begin your day with prayer to get your day started,” is the advice Anatesha Dunn takes from Joyce Meyer. “End your day with prayer and reflection of what you did that day.”

Anatesha Dunn believes in following Meyer’s Battlefield of the Mind in positive thinking as well. Using the power of positive thinking, Anatesha Dunn finds specific ways to impact every aspect of her life. Anatesha Dunn has learned to count her blessings, thanks to a couple of great role models.

Anatesha Dunn also believes in balance. Anatesha Dunn tries to approach every day with a cool, calm, level and objective mind.

“Life is an experience of both good and bad,” Anatesha Dunn says, taking from Meyer’s advice. “In order to really enjoy life, try to find the positive in everything.”

Joseph Merlo Wants to Know: Are You Looking For The Next Ripe Business Opportunity?

Becoming an affiliate of Joseph Merlo’s Energy Automation Systems, Inc., is a positive opportunity to help people and to be your own boss.

Hendersonville, TN, September 18, 2009 — With the new presidential administration’s talk of new jobs and green energy, you may wonder where you fit. Joseph Merlo has an answer for you: Energy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI). Joseph Merlo is the man who popularized the Easiliner insulating system for AC electric motors. He has since expanded his vision.

Joseph Merlo’s Easy Automation Services, Inc. (EASI) is a network of affiliated energy conservation professionals who design and install energy efficiency systems in various facilities. If you are an enterprising businessperson, you can take advantage of this emerging energy conservation market.

Most families and companies do not want to gut and replace their entire energy system. For these potential clients, insulation, increased efficiency, and conservation are the answers. As one of Joseph Merlo’s Easy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI) affiliates, you can provide these products services.

“The multi-billion dollar energy conservation industry has tremendous untapped potential for growth and profit,” states Joseph Merlo. He adds, “Any business that uses electricity, worldwide, is a potential customer.”

As an affiliate of Joseph Merlo’s Energy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI), you will design and install energy conservation systems that lower clients’ energy bills. These days, that is a selling point all by itself. If you do not want to install the systems personally, Joseph Merlo maintains a database of trusted contractors in your area that will work with you.

About Joseph Merlo

Joseph Merlo is founder and CEO of Energy Automation Systems Inc. (EASI). Joseph Merlo started his energy conservation company in New York more than 30 years ago after a term of service in the U.S. Air Force and success in several sales and marketing positions. Joseph Merlo first product was the predecessor to today’s “EasiLiner,” which saves energy on AC motors and therefore has broad applications. Joseph Merlo engaged engineers to develop additional energy saving technologies and acquired others from inventors and manufacturers until he had developed full systems providing maximum savings by affecting every electrical load typically found in commercial and industrial facilities. Joseph Merlo began installing these custom systems throughout the northeastern U.S..

To meet the growing demand for his energy conservation systems, Joseph Merlo included in his business model an authorized Affiliate network and relocated to Nashville, Tenn. in 1985. Today, Energy Automation Systems Inc. (EASI) supports hundreds of Affiliates in more than 60 countries. The company’s customers include Fortune 500 companies like General Electric, British Petroleum, ConAgra, Apollo Group, SABIC and Tyson Foods.

Contact:
Joseph Merlo
Energy Automation Systems, Inc.
145 Anderson Lane
Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075
United States of America
(615) 822-7250
www.energyautomation.com