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Here is something for folks who are currently unemployed.Author John Swartz is offering his job search book, JobQuest - Take Control Of The Job Search and Win the Attention of Employers, is now available for free in its entirety at www.FreeJobSearchBook.com.


JobQuest is DESCRIBED as unique because it utilizes an interactive workbook format that's tailored to each job-seeker's individual situation. Sample resumes, cover letters, and thank-you letters are also included. Swartz decided to make JobQuest available at no charge in response to growing unemployment due to the current economic crisis. Swartz, who lost his full-time job in 2008, knows directly what millions of frustrated job-seekers are experiencing. A free job search tool is his contribution to helping people get back to work. No personal email or opt-in is needed at www.FreeJobSearchBook.com.

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Originally published in 2006 with a paperback retail price of $19.95, JobQuest offers job search advice for a wide range of job-seekers including recent graduates, skilled professionals, and retirees forced to re-enter the workforce due to the economic recession. From job search perseverance to employer interviewing advice, JobQuest offers job search tips on a variety of topics while implementing a "take charge" approach.




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Free Ballet Lessons at NYC Gap

For all readers in the NYC area - this is a great free treat for aspiring ballerinas.

Gap and Ballet Tech Partner to Bring NYC's Aspiring Tiny Dancers Free Ballet Lessons at 5th Avenue Pop-Up Ballet Studio

Drop in, dress up and dance! Gap transformed its rotating concept venue adjacent to its flagship store at 54th and 5th Ave. in NYC into a Tiny Dancers ballet studio in partnership with Ballet Tech, a local tuition-free ballet school started by world-renowned choreographer, Eliot Feld. Gap and Ballet Tech are offering free drop-in ballet lessons for all aspiring twinkle toes every Sat. and Sun. from noon to 4:00 p.m., this weekend through Sunday, April 26.


The Tiny Dancers studio will spotlight Gap's latest trends for fluttering fashionistas - ballet-inspired clothes and accessories from the brand new babyGap and GapKids summer collections, now available online and in select stores nationwide. Playing dress up in Gap's cutest summer looks is all part of the experience during the free weekend ballet lessons.

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From flowy tulle skirts [$29.50 - $44.50] and rhinestone leggings [$14.50], to striped headbands [$7.50] and sneakers [$19.50], babyGap and GapKids' latest styles come in the bright, bold colors of summer and will be available for purchase in the Tiny Dancers studio, now through Sun, April 26.


Details about Tiny Dancers Studio:

WHEN: Wednesday, March 25, through Sunday, April 26,

Store Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ballet Tech Lessons: Dance lessons are in session from 12:00
- 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
Saturday & Sunday, March 28-29
Saturday & Sunday, April 4-5
Saturday & Sunday, April 11-12
Saturday & Sunday, April 18-19
Saturday & Sunday, April 25-26

WHERE: 680 Fifth Avenue [between 53rd and 54th Streets], New York
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O'Charley's To Give Away Made-From-Scratch Strawberry Lemonade Free on Administrative Professional’s Day, April 22

This freebie is for everyone in light of the down economy.

O'Charley's Restaurant guests on Wednesday, April 22 can enjoy a free Made-From-Scratch Strawberry Lemonade. The company anticipates that approximately 100,000 guests will take advantage of the offer. The signature drink, which sells for $3.49, including free refills, debuted in January 2008 and has ignited a passionate following of guests at more than 240 restaurants located in 20 states. The only restaurant not participating in the program is the franchised O'Charley's located in the Nashville International Airport.

Each Made-From-Scratch Strawberry Lemonade includes a freshly squeezed lemon, fresh sliced strawberry and strawberry puree among other ingredients. In anticipation of the big giveaway, O’Charley’s delivered new citrus squeezers to their restaurants and will call in extra team members to turn approximately 8,000 lemons per hour into lemonade on April 22. The company estimates that 16,000 strawberries per hour will be hand cut that day in their restaurants.




O'Charley's free signature drink offer was designed to recognize the administrative professional position and the individuals who fill that position, but the offer is available to anyone who comes into an O'Charley's restaurant on April 22. For those guests who cannot take advantage of the free Made-From-Scratch Strawberry Lemonade offer on April 22, O'Charley's is distributing a coupon in their restaurants this week for one free Made-From-Scratch Strawberry Lemonade, with refill, redeemable any day during Administrative Professionals Week, April 20 through April 24.

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California's Free Road Trips Guide Gets Visitors Exploring

For a free copy of California Road Trips 2009, call 1-877-TOP-DRIVES or download it online at www.VisitCalifornia.com/visitorsguide. (PRNewsFoto/California Travel and Tourism Commission)

The newly released California Road Trips 2009 gets visitors exploring the Golden State.

The annual guide, produced by the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) and Sunset Custom Media Solutions, continues to provide detailed driving maps that take readers to some of the best insider spots in California. But consumers will find a difference this year - an emphasis on getting out of the car to enjoy those unique locales.


Readers are encouraged to stretch their legs and wander Calico Ghost Town, a former silver-mining boomtown, where authenticity mixes with a little kitsch in the Deserts Region. In the Inland Empire Region, biking the scenic trails surrounding the pine-fringed Lake Arrowhead is a must-do in the warmer months. In the San Diego County Region, travelers can snorkel, getting up close and personal with harmless leopard sharks in La Jolla, while in Santa Barbara, part of the Central Coast Region, they can walk the gardens at Old Mission Santa Barbara, which offer peace and tranquility during a busy vacation. The High Sierra Region encourages travelers to take a watery tour by renting a kayak to discover the tufa towers bordering Mono Lake.

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In keeping with its new sustainable theme, California Road Trips 2009 also recommends riding the green trains at Disneyland, which now run on biodiesel, or cutting down on emissions by touring Huntington Beach by foot-power (your cab driver's) with Blue Water Pedicab in the Orange County Region. San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, in the San Francisco Bay Area Region, offers up a one-of-a-kind experience and is the "greenest" museum in the world. Visitors who have come to shop can also do their part and slip into stylish, eco-friendly shoes made with recycled materials and natural dyes at Santa Monica's El Naturalista's, located in the Los Angeles County Region.


Another new feature to the guide is the "3 Free & Easy" box located in each of the 12 regional California driving itineraries. In the Central Valley Region, travelers are encouraged to check out the Fresno Art Museum - free admission every Sunday. The Gold Country Region's drive recommends Columbia State Historic Park, where the town's shopkeepers still dress like it's 1849. Where's the best spot to view the Pacific Ocean? In the North Coast Region, it's the northernmost Sea Ranch access, providing panoramic views from the bluffs. And what better way to end the day than gazing from the Shasta Cascade Region's Sundial Bridge as the sun sets over Redding and the Sacramento River?


California Road Trips 2009 is available in the June edition of Sunset magazine. You can also get a copy by calling 1-877-TOP-DRIVES or download it for free via the CTTC Web site at www.visitcalifornia.com/visitorsguide.

Teens Nationwide Can Take FREE College Entrance Exam Practice Tests on Princeton Review's National Testing Day, Saturday, April 25

Free SAT/ACT Practice Tests Can Boost Eligibility for College Acceptances and Increase Chances for Scholarships and Financial Aid


For cash-strapped families with college-bound children, getting financial aid has become as essential as college admission. Since most colleges use the SAT or ACT to qualify applicants for admission as well as in awarding grants and scholarships, higher scores on these tests are doubly important in these tough economic times. To help students do their best on these exams and to encourage them to create a timely and focused study plan, The Princeton Review has scheduled National Testing Day on April 25, when teens nationwide can experience a full-length practice test for the SAT or ACT and receive a detailed score analysis.

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"Taking full-length SAT and ACT practice tests motivates students to take charge of their own college planning," said Robert Franek, VP/Publisher, The Princeton Review. "Students who experience simulated testing conditions clearly understand the focus and stamina needed for a four-hour high-stakes test -that's half the battle. Additionally, for every test taker, The Princeton Review provides a comprehensive free score analysis. It reveals where students need to focus their time and efforts by pinpointing areas of weakness and it gives them strategies they can use to improve their performance on specific types of questions."


The Princeton Review practice tests and score reports are completely cost-free, and stress-free, while students generally pay around $45 to take an actual SAT or ACT. In addition to saving money, the practice tests help students become familiar with the test formats, pacing, question types, and physical and mental demands of the SAT and ACT.


On April 25, students can also choose to take the Princeton Review Assessment (PRA). The PRA is a unique four-hour diagnostic test created by The Princeton Review with sample questions from both the SAT and ACT. It is designed to reveal whether a student may do better on one college entrance exam than another. Many students who have taken the Princeton Review PRA have said that getting a chance to experience the different styles of both tests was ultimately helpful in choosing whether to take both tests or focus on just one.

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The free SAT, ACT and PRA practice tests are open to all high school students. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, call 800-2REVIEW or visit: PrincetonReview.com/NationalTestingDay.aspx.

Ben & Jerry’s 31st Annual Free Cone Day! April 21

Ben & Jerry’s is proud to celebrate its 31st annual Free Cone Day, the original community give-back. Why did they do it thirty-one years ago? The two guys, who had surprised themselves by surviving their first year in business, genuinely wanted to just say “thanks.”

Around the globe from 12:00 noon – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21st the socially-minded ice cream maker, with the fun and funky flavors, will be scooping it out for free to share the love just like the company has since 1979. Scoop Shops will proudly introduce the company’s newest values-led flavor, Chocolate Macadamia. The flavor features Fair Trade vanilla, Fair Trade chocolate and sustainably-harvested macadamia nuts.




The newest flavors available at your local Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop include:

Chocolate Macadamia – A Flavor with a Mission! Fair Trade Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Creams Swirled Together with Fudge-Covered Macadamia Nuts
Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road – Chocolate Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough, Butter Brickle & White Chocolate Chunks
Orange & Cream – A Swirly Sorbet of Orange with Vanilla Ice Cream Blended to a Harmonious Summertime Treat
Of course, all your old favorites will be waiting for you too!

Free Cone Day is more than just a chance to get a free scoop, it is also when the company involves the community at large in their biggest shin-dig of the year.

Log on to www.benjerry.com to determine the closest participating Scoop Shop near you. Now that you’ve got the scoop you know where you can get the scoop! See you April 21st!

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Friday's(R) May 5 Celebration to Include Free Food and Double Stripes for Give Me More Stripes(TM) Members

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T.G.I. Friday's restaurants announced its May 5 Cinco de Mayo party will include select five-cent appetizers at the bar with the purchase of any beverage from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time for all guests, free food for Give Me More Stripes members, Friday's-style buttons and the introduction of Friday's new Blackberry Margarita - the latest in its line of margarita innovation.

In addition to being treated to free tortilla chips with salsa, guacamole, and Chipotle ranch, the more than 900,000 Give Me More Stripes (www.givememorestripes.com) members will also be awarded double stripes on May 5.



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Freebie: KODAK Gallery Launches First Ever Mom-a-Thon by Giving Away One Million Free Photo Cards* for Mother's Day

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Today KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) announced that it is giving away one million free personalized Photo Cards* as part of Mom-a-Thon 2009. KODAK Gallery is calling upon all children, fathers, spouses and friends -- both young and old -- to participate in this first ever Mom-a-Thon. People simply visit www.kodakgallery.com/freephotocard, create a one-of-a-kind personalized printed Photo Card featuring a photo and message and share it with someone they love on Mother's Day.

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T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants to Treat to Free Dessert on Mother's Day

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After treating over 50,000 moms across the United States to free dessert last year on Mother's Day, T.G.I. Friday's restaurants (www.fridays.com) announced it will again treat moms to their choice of free dessert with the purchase of an entree at more than 600 participating U.S. restaurants.


In addition, any of the more than 840,000 members of Friday's guest recognition program, Give Me More Stripes (www.givememorestripes.com), who eat at Friday's on Mother's Day will receive via email a one-time-use Buy One Entree, Get One Free coupon redeemable through May 31. The coupon is required for redemption.

Friday's will also treat Give Me More Stripes(TM) members to double points all day on Mother's Day. Friday's awards members stripes for dollars spent (excluding alcohol only purchases). Normally, for every $100 spent members receive 100 stripes. For each 100 stripes earned, members receive an $8 gift certificate. With double stripes being awarded on Mother's Day members can receive an $8 certificate for every $50 spent since every dollar equals two stripes ($50 = 100 stripes = $8 gift certificate).

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Tax season is never fun, but in the midst of the current economic crisis, stress levels are likely higher than in years past. Hundreds of HydroMassage owners nationwide are joining together to offer free 10-minute massages on April 15th to help Americans relax.

Branded "The Best Daily Massage," HydroMassage is an amenity that has become increasingly popular in spas, fitness clubs, salons, and chiropractic clinics. HydroMassage is a fully customizable, user-friendly massage system that gives users a powerful, heated massage in as little as 10 minutes. Users remain clothed and comfortably dry throughout their massage. HydroMassage is a cost-effective alternative for those who enjoy traditional, hands-on massage but don't have the time or budget to indulge regularly.


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HydroMassage sessions typically range between 10-15 minutes in length, and are priced so that people can literally afford to enjoy them every day. "The real question is, where else are you going to get a 10-minute massage every day for 10 to 15 bucks a month? You're not," noted Bob Shepherd, owner of Gold's Gym in Alexandria, VA. "Exercise and massage -- it's the perfect way to help relieve stress, which everybody is feeling right now. And, to be able to do this for $10-$15 is worth it. There's no question about it."

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A few years back I had an older car that I would have serviced at a local Firestone. I was approved for the store credit card which offers 90 day interest free payments. I called my local Firestone to compare pricing for the tires my dealer service center offered. The tires were quoted at $5 more. However, knowing they have a price match guarantee program, I asked if they would match my dealer's price of $212 per tire and they agreed to do just that. I also had coupon for a reduced price on the wheel alignment.

In the end, I save myself about $200, plus using the Firestone credit card I was able to pay for my tires in full interest free in 90 days. At the dealer, I would have needed to pay cash or use a regular credit card and then pay it off immediately so not to incur an additional expense.

If your local auto service center offers a similar deal it is the best way to spread your auto repair expense over the course of 90 days.

If you want to take advantage of a price match, get your regular service center to give you a printed service price quote so you can bring it to another place to match it. Before you ask for the match ask your local chain service center to give you its price first and then if it is higher ask them to match the lower price you found.

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2009 AlwaysForMe– Plus size ACTIVE WEAR Collections

The start of the New Year is usually the time to make resolutions – come true – like upping your fitness regiment . In recognition of all the plus size women who are committed to health at any size (and to those who just want to be comfortable in their down time), leading online retailer of plus size fashion, AlwaysForMe.com, reveals their 2009 plus size active wear line that mirrors the hottest trends in athletic apparel and work out wear.

One of the hottest trends the designers at AlwaysForMe are seeing in 2009 --not only in active wear sized 16W-26W, but in plus size lingerie, plus size cover ups and sun dresses, and plus size swimwear -- is multi-functionality.

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This trend toward workout apparel that moves effortlessly from exercise to everyday has transformed plus size workout clothing into fashionable, everyday comfort wear. A great example of this trend is seen in the latest 2009 plus size styles from active leader Danskin . 2009 sees Danskin move beyond workout wardrobe basics into more fashionable everyday wear. Take for example, their new wide leg flare pant (Style #3093) in sizes 1X-4X. Not only does this pant work equally as well on the exercise treadmill as for everyday running around, but it answers a myriad of plus size concerns. It offers a roomy pant leg and wide comfortable waistband that together offer enhanced freedom of movement.

Another great plus size pant that can take you from work to workout is a true Danskin classic, updated for 2009: the boot leg yoga pant in plus sizes (Style #3687). This plus size wardrobe basic in black is made with Danskin’s signature fabric, Supplex®, that is world renowned for its superior fit and performance.



The trend for more plus size fashion forward and multi-purpose active wear is not held to pants alone. AlwaysForMe is offering one of the hottest tees of the season on their website right now. It is Style #3016, a number that plus size buyers will know by heart before long since this is a buy-in-all-colors-and-reorder top. Taking advantage of the fresh color trend, this princess seamed, short sleeve and v-necked tee is extremely flattering in black, white and pink. Pair the pink with the grey fleece pants and you have an instant on-trend outfit for working out or going out with family and friends.

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You might think that comfort is a given in active wear, but looking good as well as feeling good in your plus size workout gear is really a matter of design, construction and materials. The active wear you will find on the . AlwaysForMe website is top quality and made especially for the plus size woman. That’s why it lasts longer and is more figure flattering than a pair of sweats you may be tempted to pick up at the local mass merchandiser.

The two most dominant fabrics in plus size workout gear are Lycra Spandex and Cotton Lycra. Lycra Spandex is a synthetic (or manmade) fiber known for its elasticity. Lycra, a similar fabric manufactured by DuPont, has become a generic term to describe any type of Spandex. Some of the features of Lycra Spandex include the fact that it: can be stretched up to 500% and still recover its shape, is lightweight, supple, resistant to body oils and perspiration, is free from static or pilling, and extremely comfortable. Cotton Lycra is a blended fabric that combines the stretchability and hold of Lycra with the comfort and breathability of lightweight, yet durable, cotton.

Construction is equally as important as the fabric the garment is made of. Plus size construction must be designed to contour and shape while at the same time offering coverage, support, flexibility and comfortable fit for the woman sized 16W-26W. “At AlwaysForMe.com we take the construction of any garment we sell very seriously. The plus size manufacturers that we carry understand the specific needs of the plus size body and construct their pieces accordingly. It is our job to road test each product to insure that our customers are going to be happy and confident in the active wear they purchase from our site”, Reports Always For Me Inc. founder, Susan K Barone.

A great example of superior construction designed specifically for the plus size figure is the Enell Sports Bra (Style #100). The exclusive patented design of the ENELL Sports Bra features wide, non-stretch straps for added bust support while preventing shoulder discomfort. The high neckline offers full coverage and the full back, with cross straps, provides superior support and comfort. For the utmost in ease, the ENELL Bra has convenient front hook-and-eye closure and a clean-finish lining to prevent discomfort and chafing.



Another example of well constructed plus size workout apparel is the widely known women’s bike short from A Big Attitude (Style #9557A). This is the plus size bicycle short made popular by the hit television show, “The Biggest Loser”. These shorts were specifically selected for their plus size, never-ride-up construction and for their versatility for use in any exercise.

And talk about construction! The Cellulite Smoother plus size bike shorts also from A Big Attitude (Style #4445) are known by customers more as miracle workers than work out gear. With special flat lock stitching these shorts shrink wrap the butt, thighs and tummy with comfort. They smooth and lift like no other. In fact, AlwaysForMe.com reports that customers wear these plus size bike shorts as under garments for a seamless look with skirts and pants!

Comfort and breathablity are key in active wear for today’s plus size woman. When you’re actively exercising – whether its on the treadmill, golf course and chasing a two-year old -- you want to be able to move without constraint and not have to worry about chafing or irritation. More patented ingenuity can be found in the active wear bottoms that offer the Coolmax® gusset like Danskins Plus Size Capri pant (Style #3451) and Danskin plus size bike short (Style #4521). This gusset adds extra room in the crotch area that allows for better comfort and better air flow.

Moisture wicking is something else to look for in 2009’s plus size active wear styles. It uses specially made synthetic fabrics to quickly draw sweat and moisture away from your body to evaporate rather than cling. You can see moisture wicking at work in Style #3556, Danskin’s plus size racer back tank top designed to draw moisture away from the body to keep the active plus size woman dry and comfortable.

2009 promises to be a great year for making all your resolutions come true. And with the myriad of choices in today’s plus size active wear market there’s no reason not to start today! Log on to www.AlwaysForMe.com and activate your workout wardrobe. Take advantage of 2009 new styles.

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