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Does Karl Rove Need Help Organizing His Garage?

From Pundit Guy comes Darlene Superville's story in the The Associate Press about Karl Rove's garage clutter.

Read the full article here but take a look at this teaser first:

Not-To-Do-List - A Cheeky Look at Everyday Distractions

From Jeffrey Yamaguchi's fresh "52 Projects" comes a funny Not-To-Do-List he created.  His site is all about projects and project-making.  Project ideas, projects to make, projects to check out, and projects to participate in. Projects, projects, projects-- things this Professional Organizer can relate to and would like to share with our readers.  Here are some samples I liked:

What do Al Pacino, Gift Bags and Award Shows Have in Common with Organization? A Lot...

Since 1993, I've volunteered for the American Cinemaquetech in Hollywood in a variety of capacities over the years.  Last evening, I worked the Publicity Team at  the 2005 Moving Picture Ball, honoring Al Pacino, and held at the newly-redesigned Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

But this is not really a post of an event as much as it is about organization of such events, and about the benefits of a volunteer family I've been adopted into for 12 years.  Can you relate?

OrganizingLA Quick Tip for Today: Update Your Professional Bio

If you are a small-business owner, or even someone in business, you should have a professional bio at the ready.

The Lost Gucci Wallet-- and the Stalwart New Louis Vuitton

I believe every successful businessman should have a nice wallet.  I'd like to think it's more important than the car you drive.  And a hell of lot less-expensive, too.

But I lost my terrific Gucci business card-size wallet not too ago, and it's been driving me crazy.  I probably took too long to replace all the contents.  But can you blame me?  I was hoping all the time that it would turn up.

The Principles of Office Organizing - A Seminar by Chris McKenry

"The average U.S. executive wastes six weeks annually searching for important documents lost in clutter."

-- recent study by the Wall Street Journal

My colleague Chris McKenry of Get it Together LA!, based in Los Angeles, is heading a fundraiser for the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 25, 2005.  Chris tells me he will be presenting the basic principles of organization along with identifying the tools needed for making a home or business office highly functional.  Chris also will cover recognizing office clutter and keeping it from accumulating in the workplace.

Cost is $50 for City of West Hollywood Chamber Members, or $65 for non-members.  Click here to see more information on the fundraiser.

Chris is an accomplished residential and business organizer and President of his own organizing service company.  He has appeared on local Los Angeles television stations and has served as expert on many national magazine articles. He's also a popular public speaker-- and of course I like to support excellent professionals dedicated to their field.