Deven Parekh Insight Venture Partners & Introducing Publicolor

Deven Parekh wears two very big hats. He is the Managing Director of Deven Parekh Insight Venture Partners. He is also the Chairman & Managing Director of Publicolor.org. Both companies are in located in New York, New York.

What is Deven Parekh Insight Venture Partners? It is company that was founded in 1995 by Jeff Horing and Jerry Murdock. It is a private equity and venture capital firm. This company’s main focus is “software and Internet-enabled businesses.” Deven Parekh came on board to this company as one of their Managing Directors in 2000. He graduated with a BS in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He is also a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. Deven Parekh Insight Venture Partners is the third company he has worked for since graduation.

Besides Deven Parekh Insight Venture Partners, Deven Parekh is also the Chairman and Managing Director of Publicolor.org. Publicolor was incorporated in 1996. As I understand it, they are a conflict resolution company. They help young people at risk to become productive members of society by the use of color. As you can see from the picture, this company actually gets these kids involved in adding color the schools.

I wonder who came up with this idea? Perhaps it was somebody who was brainstorming how they could solve the problem of young people adding graffiti to public spaces. Perhaps this person thought, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could channel their energies into a more productive outlet of beautifying a school with their artistic ability instead?”

Publicolor gives these young people an outlet so they can get off the street. They even learn a marketable skill that could help them pay their way to college. They also can get tutoring and career counseling. They even can participate in painting apprenticeships.

Visit their website at www.publicolor.org when you get a chance. Take a tour of their impressive website. There are even some games that you can play.

Happiness is Pets for so many people

Happiness is pets for so many people. The other day, my husband woke up to tell me that he dreamed of Spanky again. My husband had a beloved dachshund that he raised from a tiny pup. As you probably have guessed, he named this dog after the Spanky character on the Little Rascals show. His dog Spanky was truly one of the things that made him happiest during his first marriage. No matter how rough the day was, he would come home. As soon as my husband would sit down to relax, Spanky would jump up into his lap. My husband would pet him for hours. Spanky loved every minute of it. He had this dog for sixteen years. Sadly, there came a day when his beloved “son” had to be put down as he was in so much pain that could no longer be fixed. He lost his dog. The light of his life went out that day. Sadly, just like in a country song, his wife left around that time as well. Her loss, my gain. Of course, years had to pass before he and I finally met.

Happiness is pets for another dear friend of mine. She had two cats who were just like her daughter and son. These cats were in her life before her children were ever born. When her children came along, it was like she now had two daughters and two sons. The female cat came first, then the male cat. Then her daughter was born. Then her son was born. She treasured those two cats so much. Her two children treasured them as well. It was a very sad day when they lost the male cat first to an incurable illness. Even more tragic was when she lost the female cat to a different incurable illness.

Happiness is pets for that family once again. They could never bare to get another cat. So instead, they got a beautiful little Shetland dog. They love this dog so much. Once again, it is like they have another member of the family.

Happiness is pets for me when I was growing up. We had a beautiful Labrador Retriever named Inka. Later, we had a stray cat who made her home with us. We named her Tabitha after Bewitched’s daughter. Years later, my parents came home from vacation to find that my younger brother had adopted a cute little mutt we named Shady. Since Inka was no longer with us due to illness, it was nice to have another dog for company. Naturally, no dog could ever take the place of Inka; however, Shady found a place in our hearts of her very own.

Happiness is pets. Just check out the cutest picture of the puppy you see above. I found that picture on the Happiness is Pets website. This company provides puppies for families that are healthy and happy. They have done this since 1987. That company is located in Chicago. I have a cousin who lives in Chicago. They have two little boys. If I hear that they are in the market to get a puppy some day, I will have to mention that company to them. Even if you are not from Chicago, you may want to visit their website to see some adorable pictures of puppies.

Happiness is pets. Please share your story about a precious pet that brought you a lot of happiness.

Ordering flowers for the people you love can send a touching message

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon. Traditionally, that is a great time to order flowers for the people you love. I remember seeing the excitement of many of my friends when they received flowers from their current love interest. Also, I still remember the fun of going out on dates, back in my dating days, when some of the guys would bring flowers. The most touching of all is when the man who I love most in the world, my husband, would sometimes order flowers for me from 1800flowers and have them waiting for me at the front door. That was pretty exciting and very endearing. I am referring back to our courtship days, of course.

Sadly, there are times when we find ourselves at the funeral of people we love dearly. Oftentimes, those people and their families are located out-of-town. You long for a way to let their family members know how deeply sorry you are for their loss. To send sympathy flowers from 1800flowers is a way you can comfort yourself as well as them. You know that you are demonstrating your love in a tangible way.

Then there are those times when people go out of their way to be really helpful or they support you in a way that goes above and beyond the call of duty. Of course, you can say thank you or write them a note. But just think what an impact it could make to send them flowers as a way to say thank you for all they have done to help you out. Once again, ordering flowers from 1800flowers could be a great way to express your gratitude in a way they will not soon forget.

Sunglasses with tinted side shields can really help

The other day, my husband and I were running errands. He was driving. I was in the passenger seat. The sun was so bright, that even with sunglasses, I had trouble seeing since the sun was coming in on the passenger-side window. I began to wish I had some sunglasses with side shields to help me be outside in comfort. Ironically, when it was time to head for home, the sun was still coming in on the passenger-side window, even though we were going the opposite direction.

I own about four pairs of sunglasses; however, none of them have side shields. So, as usual, I went to the trusty internet to Google eyeglasses. One of the websites I found with a huge selection of all kinds sunglasses was Eyeglasses.com. I found a pair that could really work nicely. See the picture for the pair of sunglasses called Baby Phat 2027 Sunglasses. What makes it extra nice is that I don’t have to travel to a store. Ordering from this website, the sunglasses can be shipped directly to me. Also, this company warrants that all frames may be returned or exchanged if I am not completely satisfied. Even better news is that if I take Standard shipping of 1-6 days, shipping is free. That makes their price even better.

I may have to order a pair for my mother as well. When we go to visit relatives, I often help my father with the driving. My mother sits in the passenger seat. She is rather short; therefore, the sun coming in the side window makes her feel very uncomfortable. So she too could benefit from a pair of sunglasses with side shields. That way, she and I can both be in a car in comfort on those frequent sunny days.

How to go from curly to straight, silky hair with a Flat Iron

Would you like to straighten your hair? If you have thick, naturally curly and frizzy hair, a store-bought flat iron will not work. In order to have smooth, silky, touchable hair, it is worthwhile to invest in a flat iron ordered from your favorite salon.

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How to Help Heal Relationships With Contrary Co-workers, Bosses, In-laws, and Acquaintances

Do you have an awkward or unpleasant relationship with a contrary co-worker, boss, in-law, friend, or acquaintance? Most likely, you have found yourself focusing on the idiosyncrasies of this person that makes him or her unpleasant to be around or to work with; however, you have to see that person on a frequent basis. Here are some steps you can take to help heal and soothe that relationship.

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How to use skits to teach students to stop fidgeting - Skit 13 of 13

One of the main things that all good communicators should do is don't fidget.

Here is a fun skit that will help illustrate this point for your students. The students will be directed to display a bad communication skill. Then the class will guess which technique they should have done to be better communicators.

Click on COMMUNICATION SKILLS to read the entire article on eHOW.com.

How to use skits to teach students to keep an adequate distance when they talk - Skit 12 of 13

One of the main things that all good communicators should do is keep an adequate distance from other people when you talk. In other words, don't invade their personal space.

Here is a fun skit that will help illustrate this point for your students. The students will be directed to display a bad communication skill. Then the class will guess which technique they should have done to be better communicators.

Click on COMMUNICATION SKILLS to read the entire article on eHOW.com.

How to use skits to teach students to talk using the appropriate rate of speech - Skit 11 of 13

One of the main things that all good communicators should do is speak with a good rate of speech: not too fast or too slow.

Here is a fun skit that will help illustrate this point for your students. The students will be directed to display a bad communication skill. Then the class will guess which technique they should have done to be better communicators.

Click on PUBLIC SPEAKING TIP to read the entire article on Examiner.com.

How to use skits to teach students to use a clear speech - Skit 10 of 13

One of the main things that all good communicators should do is use clear speech when they talk.

Here is a fun skit that will help illustrate this point for your students. The students will be directed to display a bad communication skill. Then the class will guess which technique they should have done to be better communicators.

Click on PUBLIC SPEAKING TIP to read the entire article on Examiner.com.

How to use skits to teach students to use a normal pitch when they talk - Skit 9 of 13

One of the main things that all good communicators should do is use a normal pitch when they talk: not too high or too low.

Here is a fun skit that will help illustrate this point for your students. The students will be directed to display a bad communication skill. Then the class will guess which technique they should have done to be better communicators.

Click on PUBLIC SPEAKING TIP to read the entire article on Examiner.com.

How to use skits to teach students to use a normal volume when they talk – Skit 8 of 13

One of the main things that all good communicators should do is to speak using a normal volume – not to loud and not to soft.

Here is a fun skit that will help illustrate this point for your students. The students will be directed to display a bad communication skill. Then the class will guess which technique they should have done to be better communicators.

Click on COMMUNICATION SKILLS to read the entire article on eHOW.com.

How to use skits to teach students to stay on the subject – Skit 7 of 13

One of the main things that all good communicators should do is stay on the subject.

Here is a fun skit that will help illustrate this point for your students. The students will be directed to display a bad communication skill. Then the class will guess which technique they should have done to be better communicators.

Click on PUBLIC SPEAKING TIP to read the entire article on Examiner.com.