YPRichB: Natalie from the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) was gracious enough to reach out to us to share an upcoming meeting by her organization in Philadelphia. Below is more information on DVGBC so I encourage all aspiring professionals to read below and attend if this is relevant for you.
Who are the DVGBC Emerging Professionals?
DVGBC Emerging Professionals are the energetic and dynamic leaders of tomorrow’s green building movement. The program is geared toward individuals no longer in school and under 30, but does not exclude anyone who may be interested and are new to the industry or DVGBC. DVGBC Emerging Professionals seek to engage all those who are interested in learning about and advocating for sustainable building practices. So who are Emerging Professionals? Certainly many are young architects and engineers, but they also include young lawyers, education and healthcare professionals, sustainability consultants, and anyone else interested in the future of green building.
Come out to our meeting and get involved in our exciting new initiatives! Read more »
Today is July 1st, the 1st day of the NBA Free Agency Bonanza! I don’t know about the rest of YP’s, but I am very excited to see what transpires this summer. I cannot think of another summer in my life time where there were this many quality free agents available at one given time. There will be many players on the move, the biggest one being Lebron James. I believe that once he makes his decision on which team he is headed, that is when the rest of the teams will follow suit, and figure out where to go next. I personally believe Chicago is the most attractive destination because of the nucleus already intact (D Rose, Noah), cap money to spend on another free agent, plus the appeal of big market. So YP’s get your popcorn ready, and sit back and enjoy a very exciting summer ahead regarding the NBA free agents, trades, and anticipation of the NBA 2010-2011! Personally for myself, NBA.com will be my my most visited site this summer! Let the frenzy begin!Read more »
A life long friend of mine sent me a text message regarding his friend Sabina Rose O’Donnell that was tragically murdered June 2nd. Friends of Sabina have started a fund to help pay for her funeral. YPs every penny counts and we ask that you ladies and gents help Sabina rest in peace. You can donate multiple ways including the button you see in the top right hand corner of YPBlogSpot or you can text SABINA to 56624 to donate $5. In addition, you can show your support on Facebook by joining the group started in memory of Sabina. Our prayers and condolences go out to Sabina’s family and friends. Rest in peace Sabina Rose O’Donnell.
More info below:
Please Donate to the Sabina Rose O’Donnell Fund & Spread This Around.
This past Wednesday we learned that our good friend and co-worker, Sabina Rose O’Donnell, was murdered outside of her house. I’m asking for your help in raising funds toward her funeral and for the reward to catch her killer. Chances are you saw Sabina waiting on you at PYT or at the door at our events. I guarantee she was smiling when you met her. Read more »
Americas single biggest sporting event will be making its way to New York/New Jersey area in 2014. This is a huge deal for the league because this will be the 1st Super Bowl that will be played in cold weather. This could then lead to a domino affect where cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, and other cold weather teams could be hosting Super Bowls in the future as well.
Personally, I am excited because I am a huge Giants fan, and I am product of New Jersey/New York! I am glad I will be able to experience this great event in my backyard during my lifetime. This will be history in the making, and hopefully the Giants will be in position to contend for the Super Bowl in 2014, and every year before and after! Read more »
I came across a very interesting and informative article this morning about the job outlook for college grads, the affect of unemployment on the human psychic, and other alternatives besides landing a job. The article mentions that for every job opening there are 5 college graduate vying for the same position. It is a tough job market, and there seems to be more competition and uncertainty than ever before.
Through these times, my advice would be to keep pushing, applying for jobs, networking, and letting it be known to your circle of friends that you are actively searching for a job position. There may be many stumbling blocks along the way, but under no circumstance should you ever give up no matter how bad it gets. Keep knocking on the door, and sooner or later, one will open up. To all of the recent college graduates, enjoy your huge accomplishment, and best of luck on your job search!Read more »
YPRichB: I came across this article today on slamonline.com and I found it very interesting and helpful. While Anthony Tolliver is not an NBA superstar, he still is making a good amount of money (espn.com reports $427,000 for the 09-10 season). Despite his salary he is extremely focused on saving and provided some great tips that I think we all can benefit from. Check it out below.
Anthony Tolliver’s Financial Management Rules to Live By:
1. Live Below Your Means
Tolliver broke into the professional ranks on a $24,000 per year D-League contract, but that didn’t stop him from saving money.
“That first year I lived like I did in college, when I didn’t have any money,” he said. “If you lived off Ramen Noodles in college, continue that. Continue to live like you’re in college. Keep doing the things you did when you didn’t have money in your pocket. Free concerts, free entertainment. Try to live like that as long as you can. Any time you go from living one way to living the next way, it’s going to be really hard to back up.”
2. Put Aside a Set Amount from Every Paycheck
“Try to save at least 25 percent of what you make,” Tolliver said. “That’s a pretty comfortable number that a lot of people can live by. If you make $40,000 per year, you can live off $30,000, and save $10,000. Figure out a way to do it — in four years you’re going to have a whole year plus some in savings. Sometimes it’s tough to do.”
Tolliver freely admits he’s frugal. Last year he made more than $250,000, but said he lived as though he was making $50,000. Read more »
Good morning YP’s! President Obama nominated Elena Kagan this morning, as his pick for the Supreme Court becoming what would be the youngest person to ever hold such position. What I find most appealing about this story is the inspiration that Ms. Kagan has demonstrated. She worked behind the scenes in the “corridor of legal power” but with hard work, and dedication, she was able to be recognized as one of the most forward leading minds in this country. What I take away from this article is that anything is possible, with hardwork, a positive attitude, and belief in oneself! Have a great Monday YP’s! Read more »
Today I like to share with you guys a YP/future YP making her mark on the world. This morning Mom Dukes sent me an email about Katie Washington being Notre Dame’s first Black valedictorian. This young lady’s family has set a standard of education and success. Her father is a doctor, her mother is a nurse, her brother is completing his residency at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, her sister is a nurse and she has another brother who’s a Navy veteran working for BP. This is a prime example of parents positioning their children to be successful by setting the example and then providing an environment that’s conducive to being successful. I have posted some highlights/achievements of Katie’s impressive yet unfinished resume as well as a link to a great article. Enjoy YPs and share this story.
YPRuck, Young Professionals Writer
Katie Washington, a biological sciences major from Gary, Ind., has been named valedictorian of the 2010 University of Read more »
Good morning YP’s. I know many Americans, and close friends personally who are struggling with this . You have a job, but you are not happy with the job due to your boss, pay scale, or because you do not see any room for growth. If you are struggling with anyone of these, then you are not alone. Anne Fisher points out that, “employee satisfaction is at its lowest level in 22 years” and that number continues to grow. Even though this may be true, my advice would be to do your best and maintain a positive attitude, while exploring other avenues and opportunities, because things are not going to get better by themselves; we have to make it happen. So YP’s, if you are not happy with you jobs, you are not alone, just don’t let it consume your whole life. Rather, be proactive and take steps to where you want to be! Enjoy the helpful article. Read more »
Good day YP’s! Today is ‘Tax Day’ which means that tax returns (statements about income taxes) are due to the federal and state governments from all US citizens. More specifically this is the last day where you can mail tax returns before you are accessed a penalty. I hope everyone was able to file their taxes, even if you owed money. Check out the freebies from various food chains that have decided to ease the pain. Enjoy!
Good day YP’s. I would like to shed some positive light on the city of Newark today. Today marks a whole month with out a single murder in the largest city in New Jersey. This hasn’t been seen since 1966! This is a huge accomplishment, and hopefully we as people can carry on this momentum. Every day we turn on the news, and hear about everything negative; it is time to celebrate the positives and recognize those who are doing good! Congrats the city of Newark, let’s keep it going!Read more »
President Obama signed a new bill yesterday that will overhaul the educational loan system. Even though the affects will not be seen immediately, this will benefit students for years to come. The bill will cut out the middle men, companies like Sallie Mae, who make up their own interest rates which are usually very high. Instead, students will be borrowing directly from the government, who will have a fixed interest rate, and will only ask for 10% of total income monthly. This will be a sigh of a relief for individuals who owe a lot of money on loans. All in all, I believe this bill is beneficial in the long run because student loans are getting out of hand, especially the interest rates on independent student lenders. Check out the article below for more details. Read more »
YPs I’m not sure if you’ve heard of this story Urban Prep, a charter school in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago that has managed to get 100% of their first senior class admitted into a 4 year college or university. This is truly an inspiring story for a lot of young men and women that are growing up in communities with limited resources and environments that really aren’t geared towards getting an education beyond high school diplomas. Stories like this excite me. Dr. Boyce Watkins put it best, “When black males put the same intensity into academic achievement that we put into dribbling basketballs and throwing footballs, we are truly phenomenal. The young men at Urban Prep will have longer, more financially-rewarding careers than they would have had by pursuing their hoop dreams at the expense of everything else. They will also be well-positioned to be effective and relevant leaders in the 21st century. Being a great athlete can make you powerful, but being a great thinker makes you EMPOWERED.” Read Dr. Boyce’s article as well because he makes some good points as well in highlighting this great story regarding Urban Prep. I think schools Read more »
This weekend the 65th Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament will take place in Charlotte, NC. The CIAA Tournament is the one of the most successful and celebrated college basketball tournaments in the United States featuring 12 historically black colleges and universities from the oldest American Historically Black College Conference. I have never personally attended the CIAA Tournament but have heard that this is one of the best weekends to party and network annually and in the future hopefully YPBlogSpot’s very own will be able to attend the CIAA Tournament not only to party but to take advantage of great marketing and networking opportunities. DJ Skillz aka “The Next Great American DJ” will be hosting a number of parties this weekend at the CIAA Tournament and with him being a North Carolina native and one of the best DJs in the land then YPs I suggest you party with the best. The flyer above is full of the events and parties DJ Skillz will be hosting this weekend so be safe, network and have a ball. And tell Skillz YPBlogSpot sent you.
YPs I ran across this song and video by Kirk Franklin and Friends(BeBe & CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Shirley Caesar, Jeremy Camp, Marvin Winans, J. Moss, Smokie Norful, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Karen Clark-Sheard, Kiki Sheard, Donald Lawrence, Bishop Paul Morton, Micah Stampley and James Fortune) titled “Are You Listening: A Love Song For Haiti” on the Mo’Nique Show last night and I had to share this with you YPBlogSpot. This song has been dubbed as the gospel community’s response to “We Are The World” with more than 150 participants joining the cause. YPs join don’t forget about the people of Haiti and continue to do your part if it’s just donating money, clothes, food, and/or soliciting people to donate and not forget about the Haitians during their time of distress and need. Keep Haiti in your prayers and be blessed YPs.
