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Please respond to this plea if you can. God only knows they need the help! Greetings Ed, My heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Katrina. The Mayor of Biloxi was quoted as saying: 'This is our Tsunami' ... and by the images I've seen on CNN, it looks eerily similar. With estimates of almost a million people left homeless, it's up to those more fortunate to do our best for them now, and in the future. We can do that by continuing to build our businesses, and making ever larger charitable donations. Do it now, please. https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp Also, EmpowerMe!Online will be contributing 10% of all sales revenue to the Red Cross in their relief efforts. We now have 15 seminars to offer you. Please check them out on our website. http://www.empowermeonline.com Best regards, David Matthies EmpowerMe!Online"

This I think is an interesting article. Writen with candor and sincerity... Better Bibles Blog: Does God have a long nose? : "Does God have a long nose? The original language texts of the Bible include many idioms, i.e. phrases which have a meaning which is rather different from the superficial sum of the meanings of their parts. Sometimes this meaning is based on metaphorical extension of the meanings of component words, but idioms can be distinguished from metaphor in that they are fixed expressions used regularly." read the entire article...

I have met some great folks I have done business with. I have met not so great folks doing business with. I also am here to tell you that in spite of it all, I've come out on the other side of the experience(s), having learned something new and exciting. I can take this knowledge with me, in my personal life, as well as my business and career. I also have learned that sharing what I know and sharing who I am is the key to a lot of good things in life, of course, other factors are at work as it pertains to "sharing" of one's self. There is a risk involved, there are misunderstandings and there are disappointments, but there is also courage, there is understanding and there is ... The article that follows comes from a truly exceptional company, with truly exceptional folks behind it all. It is only overdue that I brag some about them, so here it is... The Coaches Corner-- with Katharine Giovanni Bryan Golden is right! Never ever give up on your dream! Persistence is th...

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Many people enjoy using the first few minutes of the day for their reflective time. How did yesterday go? What do you want to accomplish today? What will be most important? This, of course, becomes your prioritized to-do list. How will today vary from your usual routine? Can you think of any small things that you can do? Perhaps there is something that you’ve been avoiding, that, if you do it, would make you feel especially proud of yourself. Give each day a specific purpose. For unsuccessful, unhappy people, there is often a sameness to their days. Is it Monday or Thursday? Is it March or November? Is it 3 o’clock in the afternoon or 10 o’clock in the morning? They’re in a rut and it doesn’t matter. Everybody has the same amount of time each day. How are you going to spend your 24 hours? Plan in advance. Make lists. Lists are your road map to personal accomplishment and balanced living. Always carry paper and pen. What are you doing today to ensure a bette...

I wonder if these guys that work hard for you and for me, behind the scenes, ever get a pat in the back from someone like you or me. Please take some time and send a thank you note. I am sure they would appreciate that...Even if you never hear from them again...Take time to thank our troops as well and whoever you think contributes one way or another to the freedoms we enjoy... Gratitude goes a long way... STOPPING CRIME AT OUR SHORES FBI Helps Bust Major International Smuggling Operation 08/22/05 On Monday, FBI Deputy Director John Pistole joined officials from the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal agencies in announcing twin investigations that targeted a major international crime ring attempting to smuggle counterfeit currency, weapons, drugs, and cigarettes into the U.S. "As of today, the cycle of crime stops," said John Richter, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Department of Justice. Read t...

A friend of mine named Bill is wearing an interesting T-shirt today. It is the symbol of an eye, and above it, it says... FEAR IS THE ENEMY!

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Separate your wants from your needs. You want to work for all you need, not necessarily for all you want. You do not have to sentence yourself to a lifetime of hard labor for the false trappings of status. Living on less can eventually yield much more. The simpler you make your life, the easier it will be to maintain. Think in terms of moderation. It is easier to buy things than to sell them. You can make a comfortable life for yourself by finding contentment in the things you already have and holding reasonable expectations. Be pragmatic. To build an investment bankroll, you can work more or you can spend less. Many people who write and stick to a household budget find that the simple act of thinking and organizing before spending can yield savings of between 10% – 15% of their earnings without seriously compromising their lifestyles. Give yourself a raise by being frugal. Success.org See more progress on: apply success principles in my life daily

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Bob, did you at least skim thru the last 4 posts I left at my econ blog? Better believe I would die for it. I love the US even though I am given a lot of shit sometimes for being a g..d..mn foreigner (by birth and uprising I guess) But I took the words I said at that naturalization ceremony very seriously…! http://www.homeofheroes.com/hallofheroes/1st_floor/flag/1bfc_pledge.html I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all. I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the People, by the People, for the People; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; A democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many Sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of Freedom, Equality, Justice, and Humanity for which American Patriots sacrificed their Lives and Fortunes. I therefore believe it...

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Zig Ziglar Full Newsletter : "ZigOn Drinking Alcohol Today many people are looking for excuses to justify drinking. However, the New England Journal of Medicine in December of 1997 completed the largest ever undertaken study on drinking habits and disease rates of nearly a half-million men and women, ages 30 to 104. The study covered a 15-year period and revealed that one drink a day was associated with a 40% reduction in the incidence of heart attacks in persons over 50. However, they pointed out the downside of alcohol: It is calorically dense and nutritionally sparse. It puts weight on with few health benefits, and many people don't know when they've had enough. In the real world, only a minority of Americans who drink limit themselves to a single drink. Add smoking to the mix and you lose all the benefits from the booze--and then some. The study emphasized other ways to obtain alcohol's cardiac benefits without the risks. Alcohol protects the heart by raisin...

This really happened to me. I am not gay. I divorced my first wife and got a girlfriend. The minister I asked to help me told me I was going to hell if I did not dump my friend and went back to my exwife... "A religion teacher assigned her class an essay on what makes a good Christian. One student wrote about praying nightly, say no to abortion, banning gay marriage, and donating money. The other student wrote about talking to God and allowing people to enjoy their lives, and supporting gay marriage. The day the teacher was to hand the papers back, she called up the second student and told him she would pray for him when he went to hell. The student asked why would he be going to hell, and why he got an F on his paper. The teacher told him that Catholisim is against gay marriage. The student looked at her for a minute, then said aloud, 'I'm gay.' The teacher kicked him out of class as if he had said fuck or worshiped Satan. A girl in the back of class who had a boyfrie...

Hey, guess what. Wondering really pays off. I ran my thoughts with my wife, my beautiful and beloved wife... And you know? I ended up seriously thinking about the wondering on my previous post. And she also had an awesome suggestion that I might consider very seriously. She suggested to build a web-log to praise in public those places, and people that have been a blessing in my life. That someway or another have left behind an impenetrable shield of love, forgiveness, happiness, understanding and joy. Those people that have helped me throughout good times and bad times... And you know what is happening? A really interesting transformation, a transformation rooted in my thoughts that is, and continues to affect my heart in positive, and unimaginable ways. That is what the awesome power of Love does for you. That is what the awesome power of Positive thinking and positive thoughts do for you... And just before writing this, I went to my old Journal, the one I have been using now for a co...

Hmmm. I wonder ... I wonder what would happen if I had a webblog or a web site where I would post the differnt incidents I come accross with when I go out and spend money. Some places that I will never buy from or never will see another dollar from me... I wonder if this would alleviate the burden that television stations or radio stations carry, by spreading the burden accross the board... Is there any such "bitch and complain" sites out there? I am positive there are...I have no doubt in my mind there are... I wonder what would happen to all to those places that we cast votes with dollars to if we no longer casted another freakin' vote for them... I wonder how much clout would I have or how much hatred I would arouse if I took action on my wonderings...?!... I wonder...

Part of what I’ve dabbed into lately has to deal with assertive communication, as opposed to passive, passive-aggressive, or aggressive, which are the other main types out there. The assertive communicator expresses his or her feelings, explains why he or she is feeling that way and assertively expresses what it is that he or she wants from the person he or she is communicating with…The template goes something like this: I feel__________ when you__________because__________. I need__________... Such simple tool has been hard for me to implement and realize at times in my life. I am curious to know if you have any experiences with this type of communication, or how it ties up with the language of the heart for you See more progress on: learn to speak the language of the heart with fluency.

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From the w-log of Spaced Dude... It's been a while since I have come here and post my thoughts!. Lots of interesting developments happening out there in cyberspace...wow dude! far out man! One day Firefox and IE form firefoxie and kiss and make up, the next day kaboom! the whole thing goes to hell, along with my computer... Why can't people, companies, adults and other non child like animals get along with each other? I will probably never figure it out in this lifetime of mine!... It really sucks to see such good things in life be trampled on and mutilated by a few animals trying to get what they want, when they want it on their own terms...Yeah I Have to agree, survival of the fittest allright... But what about thinking? Don't humans have a better capacity than other animals to do so? Don't humans have the capacity to reason above and beyond other species? I only have a few answers to these questions: Yes, It is true: 1. Survival of the fittest is a law of nature (as ...

Constantly seek ways to do things better in all areas of your life. The Japanese have a word for the concept of never ending improvement, kaizen. Progress and ultimate success come to those who train and keep training. If you choose to stop and become aware, you can become a better spouse, son, daughter, friend, employer, employee, athlete and citizen. Commitment comes from the inside out and is tested often. Measure yourself against the best. Most others will choose to be average. This is what average means. You won’t know your limits if you don’t keep trying. Reject the idea of good enough. Commit to excellence. Take each of your goals and think of how you can improve one percent each month. Success is a journey. It is not a quick fix. The joy is in the doing. Think of success not as a peak to be climbed but a high plateau to be walked. Always encourage children or employees to do their best and to keep going. Set the bar high for yourself and them. You will all be the be...

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EconLog, Is Homo Economicus A Sociopath?, Bryan Caplan: Library of Economics and Liberty : "Is Homo Economicus A Sociopath?, August 06, 2005 by Bryan Caplan The other day I was reading Martha Stout's The Sociopath Next Door. Although it's engaging, it didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. But it did remind me of a question I've wondered about before: Is homo economicus a sociopath? Is microeconomic theory founded on the premise that the percentage of sociopaths in the population is not 4%, as Stout claims, but 100%? Modern psychiatrists prefer to call sociopaths 'people suffering from anti-social personality disorder,' though as a Szaszian aside, I'd say that if anyone 'suffers' from it, it's the people who don't have it! In any case, here are its main official symptoms:" read more?... Technorati tags: economics , disfunctional , diseases , people

Use the Power of Affirmations to Enhance Your Life! by Edward Green Probably all successful people use mental suggestions in some form. Very likely that's why they attained success. Few, however, have taken the time to develop their own comprehensive personal set of powerful affirmations to enable them to enhance their lives even more. read more... Technorati tags: power , affirmations , life , living

Things I've Learned From Blogging July 23, 2005 | 26 Comments I just realized that in my recent chaos I’d missed this old blogs birthday! It was 3 years ago this month that I launched this blog. At the time I’m not sure if I even knew it was a blog, I just wanted an easier way to publish my infrequent writings. I felt that an easier process would help me want to write more — little did I know how much more! It’s been a fun three years. I’ve made lots of new friends, met some great folks, been introduced to all kinds of new things, made many mistakes and in general I’ve learned a whole bunch. So, I figured, as a tribute and belated happy birthday to Asterisk, I’d post a list of things I’ve learned from blogging. read more... referred from here Technorati tags: learn , blog , new , blogging

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varieties_of_religious_experience_iv : "The varieties of religious experience by William James Part I Part II Part III Part IV Part V Part VI Part VII Part VIII Part IX Part X Part XI Part XII Part XIII Part XIV Part XV LECTURES IV AND V THE RELIGION OF HEALTHY-MINDEDNESS IF we were to ask the question: 'What is human life's chief concern?' one of the answers we should receive would be: 'It is happiness.' How to gain, how to keep, how to recover happiness, is in fact for most men at all times the secret motive of all they do, and of all they are willing to endure. The hedonistic school in ethics deduces the moral life wholly from the experiences of happiness and unhappiness which different kinds of conduct bring; and, even more in the religious life than in the moral life, happiness and unhappiness seem to be the poles round which the interest revolves. We need not go so far as to say with the author whom I lately quoted that any persistent enthusiasm ...

In a recent interview, General Norman Schwartzkopf was asked if he thought there was room for forgiveness toward the people who have harbored and abetted the terrorists who perpetrated the 9/11 attacks on America. His answer was classic Schwartzkopf. The General said, " I believe that forgiving them is God's function. OUR job is to arrange the meeting."

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I am borderline psycotic today…! LOL I do not know where I am headed professionally. I opened up the doors to my own business last January, and this far it has been a steep road upwards. I have had wonderful ideas and it seems that they all have cost me money. I am not blaming the companies or products /services I have a cqired, I am the only one to blame, for I took me here all by myself. Nobody forced me to incorporate, nobody has forced me to spend a buck on anything I have spent my money on, but somehow, it seems that the stream has flowed out of my pocket in the last 7 months, and I do not know how much longer I will take it before I hang in my towel. I guess I am turning this over to God, for God to grant me the serenity to accept things as they are right now, to have courage to change those things I have to and need to change, and for the wisdom to know the difference between the things I can and need to change and those things I need to accept… See more progress on:...

Subject: Cracked Pots >> An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each >> hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across >> her neck. >> One of the pots had a crack in it while the other >> pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion >> of water. >> At the end of the long walk from the stream to the >> house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. >> For a full two years this went on daily, with the >> woman bringing home only one and a half pots of >> water. >> Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its >> accomplishments. >> But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own >> imperfection, and miserable that it could only do >> half of what it had been made to do. >> After 2 years of what it perceived to be bitter >> failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the >> stream. >> "I am ashamed of mys! elf, because this crack in my >> side ca...

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