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In
the Palm of Your Hand
Having
information at your fingertips is essential for any
organized person. I must admit I have been
reluctant to go digital with my calendar. I had all
the excuses. Writing, or typing, in a PDA would be
difficult. I did not want to learn new
technology.
This
week I started using a Palm TX handheld. I am still
learning, but I can see it is going to be
fantastic. By syncing with Outlook I always have a
backup should my handheld be lost. Now I have all
2,000 contacts at my fingertips. I have set
reminders for sending birthday and anniversary
cards. Not to mention that I am able to send and
receive email when I have a wireless connection.
And by downloading photos, I have an up-to-date
portfolio of design and organizing projects to show
clients.
All
this after just a few days of learning. If you have
thought about leaving your paper calendar behind,
check out what Palm
has to offer.
Chris
McKenry
Professional Organizer
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Project
for Organizing Cables
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Tangled
cables under the desk not only create an
eyesore, but they also make cleaning and
dusting impossible. This is a project that
requires only plastic electricians ties
and just a little time to achieve the
desired results.
A
flashlight might come in handy and well as
old clothes should you need to get under
your desk to work. This is also a great
time to purchase longer cables for
printers or fax machines if you have
always wanted to place equipment further
from your CPU.
Turn
off the computer, then start untangling.
By going one cable at a time, disconnect
and straighen each cord. Then reconnect to
computer and untangle another. Any extra
slack can be gathered and placed beside
each cord. Group cables together in your
hand while still leaving enought slack as
not to short out a connection. Place
plastic ties around grouping.
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Label
Computer Cables
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Always
know what you are unplugging from your
power strip. By using masking tape or
simple key tags, mark each power cord you
will never accidently unplug your computer
and loose information.
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Congratulations
to 2006 Los Angeles Organizing Awards
Recipients
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On
January 30, the National Association of
Professional Organizers, Los Angeles
chapter hosted the first annual Los
Angeles Organizing Awards. The event
was a huge success in honoring the
individuals, media, and businesses that
have made professional organizing such a
popular and successful industry. Corporate
executive from Palm, Sterilite, KABC, NPR,
and Los Angeles Magazine were in
attendance as well as NAPO founders Ann
Gambrell and Beverly Clower.
The
evening featured video highlights of
NAPO-LA's Get Organized Month project.
Over 25 organizers volunteered organizing
the offices of the National
Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles
Section.
Master of Ceremonies Dave Linden presented
awards that evening to a pack audience of
100 at Maggiano's at the Grove. Get It
Together LA! congratulates the following
winners:
Best
Organizing Product Resource
The Container Store
Best Organizing Book
Organizing from the Inside Out
by Julie Morgenstern
Most Supportive Media
KABC 7
Best Organizing Show
Mission Organization
Most Helpful Organizing Technology
Palm Personal Productivity
Assistants
Most Organizer Friendly Charity
National Council of Jewish Women, Los
Angeles
Best Office Organizing Product
Pendaflex Hanging File Folders
Best Residential Organizing
Product
Sterilite Storage Containers
Best Coach or Mentor
Jean Furuya
Most Innovative Organizer
Dorothy Breininger
Most Valuable Educational Resource
NAPO National Conference
Chris
McKenry, NAPO-LA President, presented
awards to the following deserving chapter
members that evening:
Volunteer
of the Year Award
Deborah Kawashima
Raising the Bar Award
John Trosko
*Leading Edge Award
Jodi McDaniel
The
city that is home to the Oscars, Grammys,
and Golden Globe is now making room for a
new award sibling. To hear the 2006 Los
Angeles Organizing Awards segment that
was featured on NPR's Day to Day
program on January 31,
click
here.
Pictured:
Jodi McDaniel received Leading Edge Award
from Chris McKenry, the 2005
recipient.
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Book
Signing by Organizing Author
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Barry
Izsak, organizing expert and author of
Organize Your Garage...In No Time
will be visiting Los Angeles book stores
this month. Come and meet the author and
get your autographed copy of this popular
book.
Saturday, February 25 2 &endash; 5
pm
Barnes & Noble Glendale
Glendale Fashion Center
245 N. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91206
Sunday, February 26 3 &endash; 5
pm
Barnes & Noble Del Amo Fashion
Center
21400 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Barry
is the president of the National
Association of Professional Organizers and
is owner of Arranging It All in Austin,
Texas.
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Get
It Together LA! is a member of:
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National
Association of Professional Organizers
West Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce
Chris
McKenry is President of the Los Angeles
Chapter of the National Association of
Professional Organizers
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Get
It Together LA! Custom Systems
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Space
Designer and Professional
Organizer Chris McKenry provides
the ultimate in both style and
function for your
closet.
Get
It Together
LA!
is your organizing and design
resource.
Call 323-525-0678
today.
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Moving?
Let Us Get It Together For YOU!
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The Next Time You Move, Come
Home To Perfection
Our
professionals will schedule all
related needs of the move, make
any necessary purchases, then
unpack, and organize your
home.
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West
Hollywood Artist
Joel Mark
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New
photographic work by artist
Joel
H. Mark
will be on display at the Pacific
Design Center, Suite B208 from
Tuesday, Feb 14th - Friday, March 31st. An
opening reception will be held on
Thursday, February 23rd, 1pm - 5pm.
The six week special event hosted by The
Pacific Design Center entitle4
Fields, Windows, Yards, Gesturesd
is aligned with the artist’s mission
to bring fine art photography to the
appreciative audience.
This event has been made possible by
thought- leading organizations at the
forefront of the arts, including various
sponsors such Platinum event sponsor, The
Pacific Design Center, PGSinternet.com and
Charles, Blank & Karp. Join us as we
open the doors to the future of
photographic art!
Donation
Resources
Out
of the
Closet
800-558-8220
benefits AIDS Healthcare Foundation
National
Council of Jewish
Women
800-400-6259
benefits women's services organization
Goodwill
Industries
323-223-1211
benefits people with disabilities or
vocational disadvantages
Salvation
Army
800-728-7825
benefits adult rehabilitation
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