Blog Posts by Intent.com

With the state of the economy and the bailout plan, everyone is concerned about the stability of jobs and 401(k)s. As an entrepreneur, I understand and appreciate the concern over being able to maintain revenue. Regardless of whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or recent grad, the marketplace has everyone uncertain about what tomorrow will hold, but there are a few things that we as women (this applies for guys as well!) can keep in mind to be sure that we are equipped and protected in spite of these uncertain times:

Do Not Panic. A lot of times when we panic we make bad choices. One of the things that I talk about in Skirts in the Boardroom is the importance of emotional intelligence, which is separating emotion from your decision making process. The first thing that is very important is not to panic and to think through decisions and plan. There are many advantages right now -- it's a buyer's market. Real estate and stocks are cheap, plus you can negotiate deals of a

One of the benefits of the success of Slumdog Millionaire is that it is raising awareness of the plight of children who live in poverty. Personally, I have been approached by many people asking if the scenes in the film are realistic.

Are there children in India who really live like that? Are there really organized rings that make a business of children begging on the street? Surely the maiming of a young child - the very difficult scene to watch in the movie - cannot be a reality? The answer, of course, is yes. Yes, children in India - and in many parts of the world - live and die in this reality.

The power of Slumdog Millionaire is that Danny Boyle has captured, in quite an amazing way, the spirit of of the back alleys and slums that many people wish they could ignore. And, not only has he shown the reality of dire poverty, he has also shown the vibrance, the survival instinct and the hope for these children. My brother, Gotham, and Danny Boyle, the director of Slumdog

Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret: Manifest The Love of Your Life With The Law of Attraction and her husband Brian Hilliard, a business consultant, answer your questions about life, love and relationships. They believe that whether you are eighteen or eighty years old finding Big Love is always possible. Email your questions to: soulmatesecret@yahoo.com

Dear Arielle and Brian:

I have been in a relationship for nearly five years. I feel very safe, comfortable and care deeply for this person. He loves me unconditionally and he is there for me more than anyone I have ever been with. The problem is that I don't feel like he is my "soul mate". How do I know if he is the ONE?

Thanks,

Virginia

First of all Virginia, we would like to take this moment to really honor what you've manifested in your relationship over the last five years with your partner. Those wonderful attributes of safety and comfort are extremely nourishing and extremely rewarding. And

Year-end Holidays can make wonderful experiences and memories for dads & daughters (and sons). They can also be stressful, and whip by incredibly fast. Here are a few tips to keep in mind for making the most of your Holiday.

1. Presence always trumps presents. More than any transient toy or other physical object, your kids crave your time and attention, so let them bask in your presence. If you're a live-away dad, be with her through personal communication and traditions (see below), rather than trying to "make up" for your situation with a flood of presents.

2. Give her a "Time Machine." Instead of the latest electronic gadget, give your child time (and be sure to keep the commitments you make). Here are a few examples:

• a. A simple trip together
• b. A commitment to spend one hour of one-on-one with her, once a week, all year (for dozens of great ideas, check out The Dads & Daughters Togetherness Guide: 54 Fun Activities to Help Build a Great Relationship).
• c.

As the temperature drops and the lights go up, shoppers will be scrambling from store to store to find the perfect holiday gifts for their loved ones. Yet some people, like the mother of my friend Michael, do not venture quite as far. "Nothing is too good for my son," says this New Jersey mom. And so, for the past six years this lucky (or not so lucky) bachelor has received what she perceives is the perfect gift, a complimentary subscription to the Match.com matchmaking service for Hanukah.

From wedding registry re-gifts from the newly married to that ever so useful stash of Starbucks certificates, regardless of religious denomination or region, when it comes to gift giving singles might as well be on the receiving end of the stale fruit cake. The Holidays should be magical for everyone, so in the spirit of fairness, SingleEdition.com has assembled this Just for One Gift guide for you to pass along to friends and family!

1. Handy Roadside Assistance: Solo car rides can be tiresome

Let me start with this disclaimer: I loved the film SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.

I'm not the only one. The indie film about a Muslim kid name Jamal Malik from the slums of Mumbai who earns his way through the popular TV show Who Wants to be Millionaire has garnered accolades from audiences and critics since it's first showing, culminating with this week's receipt of the prestigious Nbr (National Board Review award) which apparently, amongst those who know, is generally considered a solid prognosticator for the Oscars.

I already blogged a few days ago about Slumdog after I saw if for the first time. I've subsequently seen it two more times, dragging my wife and then another family member to insure that they too would see it. I'm that guy in the theater that leans over to the person sitting next to me whispering: "this scene is my favorite…check this out…wasn't that awesome…I love this song…etc."

But I'm blogging again now because today I had a chance to talk to Danny Boyle the

The Big Day is upon us. For me, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a treacherous obstacle course in eating. While I love the holidays and look forward to the various social gatherings, I don't look forward to the vigilant restraint I must keep during November and December. Over the years I've told my clients that the best approach this time of year is to put aside goals of weight loss and focus on maintaining their current weight. This is a great approach as it allows you the freedom to have a little fun while continuing to keep an eye on the scale. Continue your exercise program and put in extra effort to make all of your gym "appointments." Then, when January rolls around you will be able to resume your weight loss program without having lost too much ground.

While the season is a battle for me as well, I usually come through it without any weight gain. In the past, my approach has been to stay on my standard strict diet and refuse any indulgences during the entire holiday

Studies show Americans gain between 5 to 10 pounds during the fall thru winter food fest holidays. It's a yearly cycle that brings us temporary enjoyment then; despair as we begin to feel our pant waists become tighter along with unsightly, muffin top bulge. Many of us are unclear about how to prepare healthy, low Calorie, low-fat meals without sacrificing taste and flavor.

1. Planning creamy sauces and dips can be done the "skinny" way by using nonfat dairy products or using extra firm, low-fat tofu. Tofu has a consistency that is easily implemented in desserts, puddings, whipped toppings, frostings, dressings, and creamed