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- ALABAMA MARRIAGE ESSAY CONTEST FOR 8TH GRADERS
- JOB: MICHIGAN
- SET YOUR DVR: ARRANGED MARRIAGE ON SUNDAY MORNING
- SUE JOHNSON FAN 
- MCCARTHY'S DISCOVERING YOUR COUPLE SEXUAL STYLE
- STEPFAMILY CONFERENCE IN RICHMOND FEB 21
- 50 CHEAP OR FREE VALENTINE IDEAS
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- ALABAMA MARRIAGE ESSAY CONTEST FOR 8TH GRADERS

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could get this replicated across the
country......8th grade is perfect age for this. Anyone else doing this?
Go bama!  - diane 

The Best Marriage I Know
8th Grade Statewide Essay Contest
Congratulations 2009 Essay Winners!
WOW, we just finished judging over 400 essays. That is more than 100 more
essays than last year. The competition was tough, but the winners are listed
below. Thank you to everyone who took the time to send an entry. The judges
had a very tough job to narrow the entries down to these seven essays. To
read the essay, simply click on the student's name
http://www.alabamamarriage.org/2009EssayWinners.php
 Sandy Williams, State Public Awareness Coordinator
Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative

Alabama's Governor has also declared February to be Healthy Marriage month
in the state. Click to read the Governor's Marriage Proclamation and to see
all the towns and cities that have also declared it to be Marriage Month.

http://www.alabamamarriage.org/february.php

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- JOB: MICHIGAN
Marriage Matters Jackson Assistant/Event Planner
United Way of Jackson County/Marriage Matters Jackson seeks an
Assistant/Event Planner.  This full-time grant funded position requires a
Bachelor¹s degree and is responsible for assisting the Marriage Matters
Jackson Coordinator with daily tasks and for all aspects of event planning.
This position requires event planning experience and excellent
interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal skills.  Send resume,
cover letter, and salary requirements by February 17, 2009 to Shelby Raines,
United Way of Jackson County, 536 North Jackson Street, Jackson, MI  49201
or fax them to (517) 784-2430.  EOE

This is also posted at smartmarriages.com on the jobs page.  Send your
listings, posting is free. - diane

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- SET YOUR DVR: ARRANGED MARRIAGE ON SUNDAY MORNING

I'm sure you'll all want to see this.  - diane

> Hi Diane - I'll be talking about arranged marriage, as well as about my
> upcoming book and reality TV show - both called MAKING LOVE(r) - on the CBS
> Sunday Morning News with Charles Osgood on Sunday, February 15th.  A
> production deal for the show was recently signed with the venerable Wolper
> Organization, winner of 50 Emmys.  More information can be found at
> http://MakingLoveBook.com.
> Robert Epstein, Ph.D.
> Contributing Editor, Scientific American Mind
> Visiting Scholar, University of California San Diego
> Director Emeritus, Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies

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- SUE JOHNSON FAN 

Diane, 
You might want to let others know that Sue Johnson has a blog.  Like myself,
I know many saw her keynote San Francisco and are looking forward to taking
her Training in Orlando.    I subscribed at: http://blog.holdmetight.net/
Beth 

Yep, I've had several requests from people who are anxious to get registered
for this one.  Soon..... The brochures are at the printer and I'm pretty
sure we'll be posting online registration by Valentine's Day.  - diane

> 904 One Day - Sunday, July 12 in ORLANDO
> Hold Me Tight: Strengthening the Bonds of Love
> Sue Johnson, EdD
> Understand the exquisite logic of love  the concept of "effective
> dependency"; the cycles that sabotage a felt sense of connection; the music of
> the relationship dance; and, finally, how to shape conversations that will
> foster a secure lasting bond between partners. $50 spouse discount. Click for
> more information: http://www.smartmarriages.com/eft.html

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- MCCARTHY'S DISCOVERING YOUR COUPLE SEXUAL STYLE

As you can see, this is one we HIGHLY recommend now available in a bookstore
near you or on amazon.  Another perfect Valentine's gift.....

http://tinyurl.com/cbae3z

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- STEPFAMILY CONFERENCE IN RICHMOND FEB 21

Successful Stepfamilies in Richmond, VA Feb 21 with program creator Ron
Deal.  Don't let your family, congregation, or community be part of the
statistics that say that over 60% of all second
marriages will fail and higher for third ...attend and learn how you can
make a difference!  Great for individuals, couples and for anyone working
with "blending" families.
For more information and registration, go to
http://www.firstthingsrichmond.org/articles/RonDeal.html

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- 50 CHEAP OR FREE VALENTINE IDEAS
See the list donated by Sheryl Kurland:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/uploaded/50.Cheap.Valentine.Ideas.Kurland.pdf

Send your free stuff and I'll post it at "What's Free" - diane

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