That's the number of hits that came up when I Googled the word "help."
The first page consists of sites related to technology, math and mental health. Does that mean that our computers and calculators are driving us all crazy?

Happily, the stigma associated with seeking professional help for problems seems to be fading. According to the American Psychological Association, 25% of Americans say they would be less concerned about someone finding out they had been seeing a mental health professional than they would have been five years ago.

Don't panic. We not only book media interviews for our clients, we help them prepare -- with talk points, tips for staying calm during TV and radio appearances, and ways to leverage PR to build their businesses.

Contact us to find out more about our media training services.

Mayday is also a Taiwanese band and one of Taiwan's only million-selling rock artists. The band consists of Monster, Stone, Masa, Ming, and Ashin (vocals).

Still waiting for those 15 minutes of fame?
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theONswitch was featured this month in the Idea Cafe. I'm working on my own 15 minutes...7 seconds at a time...

And look here for a nostalgic perspective on a different kind of pole dancing.

Curtain up!
www.broadwayworld.com, the ultimate Broadway website (which gets up to 1 million visits a month from around the world) just hired theONswitch to help build their community of theater lovers. CEO Robert Diamond is celebrating the third anniversary of the site in May, with some of the Tarzan cast. We'll be joining them in swinging from the trees!

Knish Me, You Fool
Tayste opened its doors in late April, and celebrated on May 2 with a "taysting," ribbon cutting and open house. Local dignitaries, the media and local businesses dined on awesome mini sandwiches, Tayste signature franks and burgers and fresh-cut fries, and 50+ mustards, ketchups and sauces. The revelers toasted with homemade lemonade and champagne. Sales are up 30% since the new brand launch and marketing campaign.

What, no Forbes?
theONswitch's MJ Funess was successful in getting interviews for Everything Summer with Business Week and the Wall Street Journal -- on the same day!

Help a colleague or yourself feel mighty important. Submit a nomination for the NY Enterprise Report Small Business Awards by May 15. And, even if neither of you wins, you can still go to the September awards event at the Copacabana -- network and enjoy the whole Ricky Ricardo/Barry Manilow nostalgia vibe.

Most small businesses go under within their first two years and only 1 in 10 makes it ten years. Reading this book won't guarantee your business is the "one," but it can't hurt.

Be disaster-ready! Everything from an avian bird flu kit to edible wild plant playing cards. We got paranoid just looking through this online catalog!

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June is full of new beginnings -- the end of school, weddings, summer vacations, and more. Our June issue is all about "fresh starts."