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Monet Salon Anniversary Mega-Discount extended!

Monet Salon Anniversary Mega-Discount extended!

I’m happy to announce that our anniversary mega discount event in honor of our 2nd year presence in beautiful Las Vegas has been extended until the end of November 2009.

We have been receiving so many bookings for the dates Nov. 14 & 15 that we decided to spread the love some more by stretching our promo.

So don’t worry, even if we can’t accommodate you for this weekend, we can schedule you for a later date to avail of our beauty deals! Please call us at 702-617-1200 to secure your appointment.

We are running special discounts on haircuts - 2 for the price of $34.95.

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Why hiring a debt settlement company can make your problems worse

ARE you thinking of hiring a debt settlement company to help you solve your debt problems? Before you do, maybe you should read this article as it could save you a lot of money and frustration.

One reason many consumers hire a debt settlement company is because their debt amounts have become simply unaffordable to them and they would like to avoid bankruptcy as much as possible. They see an ad by a debt settlement company on TV, in the newspapers or on the internet and it promises to get them out of debt for "pennies on the dollar." These consumers are fed up with the fact that the credit card companies have increased their interest rates to as high as 28-30% and they realize that with these outrageous rates, they are bound to remain in debt forever. So hiring a debt settlement company looks like an attractive option. Unfortunately, for a lot of people, it becomes their worst nightmare.

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Ate Mila Dela Cruz: A tribute to a great lady

Ate Mila Dela Cruz: A tribute to a great ladyLastTuesday, Nov. 3, we held a celebration commemorating the beautiful life of Milagros "Ate Mila" Dela Cruz—a caring, loving, hardworking and generous woman. She was 62 years young. At the Callanan & Woods Scovern Mortuary in Glendale, many of her friends gathered to reflect on her life, not to say goodbye but instead to say, "See you later!"
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Retirement planning 101

WHEN planning your retirement, it is important to remember that money, more than any other factor, will dictate most of your retirement decisions. Your level of financial preparedness for your retirement years will determine when you retire, what type of lifestyle you and your family will enjoy during retirement, and what might be left as a legacy to your heirs.

It has been said that no one plans to fail, they simply fail to plan. Nowhere is this idea more applicable than when it comes to meeting our retirement objectives. A sound financial plan can be the difference between meeting one’s retirement objectives and facing the discouraging surprise of one caught unprepared and with too little time remaining to change their financial course.

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Grand view approach to business – locating your office

NO matter what kind of business or field you are interested in, if you own the business, it is important to understand who you are and to learn what location is compatible to you. Location can mean region of the world, country, state, and city, all the way down to which side of the street you’re on and the type of land formations that surround you.

You have your own aura and energy system, which makes you unique. Based on your birth date, you will belong to one of two major energy types called Western Direction Pattern (WDP) or Eastern Direction Pattern (EDP). WDP people are compatible with the west, northwest, northeast, and southwest directions, while EDP people are compatible with the opposite directions of east, southeast, south, and north.

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And I Love You So: A Tender Love Story
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Chi: Ever present, ever changing
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Bienvenue Ms. LT! + teleserye mania
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Should you or should you not transfer property to a living trust?
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The busy life of Ruffa
For this week, I’ve decided to indulge US-based fans of Ruffa Gutierrez who have been clamoring for more news about this super busy working mom....
Sarah’s substance or Noonan’s nuance? Take your pick
 “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t support other women.” – Madeleine Albright
Keep accurate time records at work to protect your rights
ONE of the most important aspects of a wage claim is how employees can prove that their employer owes them additional compensation for hours worked....
The power of guardian animals – Chi-ling and Bishou
TODAY, I’m going to talk about two of the more obscure guardian animals that many people new to feng shui are unfamiliar with – the Chi-ling and...
California real estate market
AS HOME sales increase due to pent up buyer demand in California, there has been decrease in number of properties available. This might be apparent...
Will Obama’s loan modification plan work?
LOAN Modification seems to be the new buzzword in today’s mortgage marketplace. Wherever you go, this seems to be what everyone is talking about....
Don’t outlive your income
WHAT would you say about an insurance policy that claims to provide guaranteed income for the rest of your life or a specific period of time?...
Real estate blogs online
How can I stall the Foreclosure on my house?A: I know of only two methods: pay the loan in full OR file bankruptcy. The first permanently forestalls...
A case for coming home … for a visit, that is
"Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world." — Gustave Flaubert(Part 1 of 2)
Loan modification success from different lender/homeowners
Lender – Countrywide now BOA – no money paid for modification. 2 PERCENT fixed rates for the remaining terms of this homeowners loan, they were...
To your hair, be kind
When you treat your hair well, it usually returns the favor. This means, making sure your hair gets the nourishment needed according to demands of...
Spotlight on Reflections’ 20 honorees: Michael Cucueco, Jackie Regala, Angie Gradney, Jona Capino
The upcoming Reflections 20 to be held on Nov. 22 is very meaningful for me because it will sum up all the years I’ve spearheaded this major FilAm...
Virtual Feng Shui Consultation – Floor Plans, Birth Charts, and Elements
(Part 2) Thisweek we begin our virtual feng shui consultation using the case of one of my clients in Europe, changing her name to Mary for privacy...

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