So you are on the road again and away from your partner in passion . . . okay if not passion, then at least someone with whom you are happy to share the tender and quiet moments of everyday life.

But . . . does absence really make the heart grow fonder?  Well it can, especially if you follow Rhonda’s simple rules for keeping your heart at home no matter how far you travel.

By the way, check out the new Love Bites Blog at http://rlovebites.wordpress.com/

“In 1976 I discovered, quite by accident, an amazing idea!  One that has led to the development of an extremely effective tool to elevate positive emotion and mood and permanently change behavior.  Behaviors like unwanted habits, compulsions and even addictions.  A technique so powerful, that with practice, a person can get from a normal mood, or even a depression, to feelings of joy and elation within minutes!  An idea, which has led to the creation of a fast, easy and fun daily motivational routine of immense power!”

From Neal Engelking’s book Accelerated-State Conditioning: A 5-Minute Daily Motivational Routine Designed to Elevate Mood and Permanently Change Behavior

Having covered the pharmaceutical industry extensively over the past few years, reports such as the one which indicated that in 2006 antipsychotic drug prescriptions at almost $7 billion represented the single largest expenditure processed through Medicaid makes one wonder if we have become for lack of a better word lazy or perhaps mentally unfit to meet the normal rigors of everyday living.

Joining me this evening to talk about Accelerated-State Conditioning is Neal Engelking.

With this twenty-second and final  installment in our series we will conclude the examination and evolution of strategic sourcing through the eyes of two industry veterans whose been there, done that expertise provides them with a unique and much needed perspective on an industry in transformation.

 

I am of course talking about Source One Management Service's Joe Payne and William Dorn whose new book "Managing Indirect Spend: Enhancing Profitability Through Strategic Sourcing," has just been released.

 

In this last segment we will be joined by contributing  authors Jennifer Ulrich and Scott Decker who will review the twenty-second of the book’s 22 chapters which focuses on Sourcing Services.

 

Remember to use the following link to access past segments as well as to purchase the book; Managing Indirect Spend

I would once again like to welcome from Buyers Meeting Point Kelly Barner, who will tell us what to expect this second week of March 2012.

For those who have been following us, Kelly has since the summer of 2011, been providing us with the latest industry news, events and general happenings from the procurement world.

Audio Excerpt Features Kate Vitasek

Be sure to check out the Buyers Meeting Point website at http://buyersmeetingpoint.com/

Each week on Love Bites with Rhonda Ricardo we are joined by the incomparable author of Cherries Over Quicksand to offer her advice on matters of the heart in five minutes or less.

This week Rhonda talks about the dos and don’ts about popping the question . . . you will definitely want to tune in to next week's show . . .

Please note that this is a pre-recorded interview.

Every now and then BTW! likes to champion new local shows and one such show that caught our attention is the new Tasteless Gourmet starring Jennifer Cameron.

In this episode, culinary sweetheart-throb Jennifer Cameron takes you on a spicy journey to Mexico - and you know what they say about what happens in Mexico . . . and whips up a tasty family favorite in less than 10 minutes . . .

Be sure to check out The Tasteless Gourmet Internet TV Channel on YouTube.

With this twenty-first installment in the series we will continue to examine the evolution of strategic sourcing through the eyes of two industry veterans whose been there, done that expertise provides them with a unique and much needed perspective on an industry in transformation.

I am of course talking about Source One Management Service's Joe Payne and William Dorn whose new book "Managing Indirect Spend: Enhancing Profitability Through Strategic Sourcing," has just been released.

In this segment we will be joined by author Joe Payne who will review the twenty-first of the book’s 22 chapters which focuses on Analyzing Shipping Costs.

Remember to use the following link to access past segments as well as to purchase the book; Managing Indirect Spend

I would once again like to welcome from Buyers Meeting Point Kelly Barner, who will tell us what to expect this the final week of February 2012.

For those who have been following us, Kelly has since the summer of 2011, been providing us with the latest industry news, events and general happenings from the procurement world.

Be sure to check out the Buyers Meeting Point website at http://buyersmeetingpoint.com/

Each week on Love Bites With Rhonda Ricardo we are joined by the incomparable author of Cherries Over Quicksand to offer her advice on matters of the heart in five minutes or less.

This week Rhonda talks about making Valentines Day (and other holidays) fun when you are flying solo.

By the way . . . if you are thinking of popping the question you will definitely want to tune in to next week's show . . .

If indeed Love is a battlefield then our guests this evening are definitely two people you will want to get to know . . . and know well.

Joining me on this edition of Off The Cuff are relationship expert Dr. Jackie Black, and Black Belt Mindset Sensei Jim Bouchard, who have teamed up to write what is bound to be the definitive love survival guide aptly named "Love Like A Black Belt."