Eric Holmlund is the third JV partner who speaks on the third video about his successful expertise on using good quality PLR products and turning them into better products that bring immense value to your customers once they purchase it.  Each one of these marketing experts has a successful track record and extremely loyal customers who know the quality and integrity with which they conduct their own businesses.   Check out the videos here: Real Guys

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Mother Conni

I have to say that entering the fray in Babble’s Top 100 Food Mom Bloggers started out simply as a way of honoring my friend Mother Connie.  It has since become more about honoring her AND getting people aware of the impact she is making in the lives of the people who visit her Food Stamps Cooking Club Blog.  You see, Connie has always been about helping people be healthy (she teaches ways to eat healthier while on a tight budget) but she also truly loves connecting with people and encouraging them.

Her blog is one of community.  The people who visit there aren’t simply people who get their groceries from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-food stamps)…even though that is the name of the blog.  It is also written for, and contributed to by, people who receive WIC  (Women, Infants, and Children), Angel Food Ministries, Commodities, Farmer’s Market coupons or groceries from local food pantries.  Connie encourages people to participate with their cooking tips, shopping or marketing tips, health information and to ask questions that she or her readers may have an answer to.

All of this is done with the intention of helping people to stretch their food dollars and to shop, prepare and serve the healthiest meals that they can to their families.  Connie not only accomplishes this…she has been an inspiration to many.  For all of those reasons…I ask you to go here to Babble’s Top 100 Mom Food Bloggers and nominate her.  All you have to do is find her on page 1 or 2 and click on the “like” button to vote for her.   Thanks a lot.  Oh, and go visit her blog…and leave her a comment; she loves comments…tell her Write Where You Are sent you!

Players are standing in long lines to purchase their tickets.  Even the “odds of winning” aren’t a deterrent to the most loyal of players…the 1 in 176 millionth of a chance of winning.  Really?  I wonder how someone convinces themselves that THEY are the one who WILL win the jackpot with those kind of odds.  It really is gambling to spend money in the HOPES of taking the jackpot.

Although, there are those who spend serious money to try to even up the odds of winning to their benefit; by purchasing more than one ticket.  Still, when you stop and think about it…doesn’t it really mean when they lose that they will just take a harder hit than the person to spends the bare minimum to purchase one chance to win?

I don’t play the lottery.  First of all, people with my kind of luck just don’t win these things.  Second of all, you hear about some of the winners of these huge lotteries who turn around and say, within a short period of time, I wish that I would have just torn up that ticket at the very beginning.   That is not a high recommendation for praying for “good luck” when playing the lottery.

Those people have either lost their winnings, had the funds mis-managed, or been hit up with one kind of disaster after another, once they did win.  Not to mention, because of winning the lottery; they were subjected to people coming out of the woodwork trying to get a portion of the money; thereby jeopardizing their relationships with many of the people in their lives and their communities.  One of the winners I remember reading about lost a granddaughter to death, was sued by multiple people; and, seemed to have gained more problems than anyone would ever think possible.   Often criminal, emotional, marital, or legal problems persist for winners of lotteries.   Others become addicted to gambling or other high risk behaviors.  For those who believe that winning will solve all of their problems in life; disappointment and disillusionment become a way of life.

Those issues are not an endorsement for wanting to win, right?

Winners are often told that 25% of the winnings go to the federal government.  Forty one states are in on this particular jackpot…and of course, the states will have their own taxes that must be deducted from the winner’s take.  It is highly recommended for people who are not already well blessed with finances and well versed in the world of high finance to seek out and (pay for) financial counselors, lawyers, accountants and investment bankers to advise them.  (There would go another substantial amount of the winnings).   I’ve always been taught that gambling is wrong…sinful, leads to all kinds of trouble.

It would be just my bad luck; if I violated what I’ve always been taught…I would WIN and suffer unbearably!  

Those are all reasons why I am not buying a ticket.  Even though it is tempting to think that all of a person’s financial problems could be wiped away in one moment…I won’t buy a ticket.  I mean, geez; if you won that kind of money, you would always be worrying about losing it somehow.  If you’ve never had it, you don’t have to worry about losing it, right?   > So, it’s official; I’ve decided that no way am I going to risk winning the Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot this evening.  LoL   How about you, are you going to risk it?

       In any case, Jessica Angelique who is on Twitter as @DefinitveVoices and as @Jesicaangelique is a person who shines a light on organizations and non-profits that help people better the world through better living conditions, better self-esteem, and through building people up, one person at a time.  She is a strong voice for cancer-livestrong organization, for children, clean water, self-esteem & empowerment, and for foster care.  She is an author and a speaker; and, she is not afraid to connect to people who are in the position to effectively make changes that open the doorway to a better life for thousands of people everyday.   She puts her money where her mouth is and donates money to help children in foster care.

        She needs your help to win this grant.  Pepsi is running a voting contest and you can go here to register and vote to help her to implement her vision in a large way; should she win the vote.  http://www.refresheverything.com/definitivevoices  Once you arrive there, at the bottom of the screen there will be a sign in spot.  Sign in by entering an email and create a password.   She is entered to win the $250,000 category to educate.  Please help.  Lives will be changed and improved and children will especially be blessed. 

        Jessica has connections with people from all over the globe who are like minded; it will be a powerful television show.  Again I say, why can’t television be used to build people up instead of tearing them down?  Be a vessel of empowerment…please register and vote daily until the 28th of February, 2010.  It is very important to do this; you won’t be sorry that you took the time to do so!

       Susan’s appearance was unsullied initially by handlers who often try to make contestants over into an appearance that is slicked up and geared towards making the amateur appear as a professional.  Susan made an impression because she came across as an average woman…then when she opened her mouth and sang…she made eyebrows lift and smiles appear.  She truly has the voice of an angel.  However, under immense pressure during the last weeks..she appeared to become stressed, faultering with the opening of one of her performances, and getting into an altercation with some “fans” which was captured on camera.  After taking second place in the finals on Saturday; news reports say that Susan has checked out of the pressure cooker of the media and the public zone and checked into a rehab place voluntarily for some R & R; and, some help destressing.  I think that is great since she is scheduled to record an album in the next couple of months. 

          Susan Boyle deserves the time to regroup; and, time to prepare to realize her dream of recording and performing, if that is her choice.  These talent shows should stop trying to “package and present” people as a product and let them just do what they are skilled at.  Susan Boyle may not be a person who goes out on concert tours, does talk shows, and morning television shows at a grueling pace.  Not everyone is able to be a superstar onstage; even though they may be gifted with musical talent.   She may just become a recording artist who does only what she loves; serving up her skill in a way that meets her needs, her expectations, and  still gives the gift of musicality to her fans. 

          Isn’t that enough all on it’s own?  Why does she have to change to fit the ideal of someone else’s expectations to how she should use her talent?  She should not be required to become someone else; doing things she is ill equipped to do, and does not enjoy.  What a blessing she could be, just recording her talent….allowing those who market such talent to do so without jepardizing her well-being!  Be well, be happy Susan and do things on your own terms; take joy in your accomplishments.

          They could have done without Lady Gaga’s singing and dancing performance, I will admit.  She didnt do much for me with her style of entertainment.  Yuck! 

           So, who are the winners?  It is the dancing couple Shawn and Mark.  The third runner up was Melissa and Tony.    Congratulations to all of the competitors!

Sandra had raised the chimpanzee for most of his 14 years of life…treating him as a member of her family.  On the day of the attack he had become quite agitated and Sandra alledgedly called her friend Charla  Nash to come and help her encourage him to come back into the home.  Instead, he attacked Charla who had recently changed her appearance.  Charla sustained grave injuries and will need many, surgeries to regain some of her health back.  She is now blind and has suffered terribly.  Her family has alledgedly sued Sandra Herold for multiple millions of dollars; I am sure they will need additional funds to help pay for all of the medical bills that Charla’s injuries have caused.  So far, no charges have been filed against Ms. Herold.   The whole situation is a horrible experience for everyone involved.  Our prayers go out to Ms. Nash and Ms Herold and all of those who had to deal with this tragedy, including the emergency responders and medical staff.   On a seperate issues…

Today, there is the  news story about the Miss California controversy.  Miss California nearly lost her crown over her answer during the pagent about her opinion regarding same sex marriages.   There was a huge outcry from some of the program administrators because they felt that she offended the gay community; as well as, they claim that she was unreachable to them during this controversy by her handlers.  After this issue, someone released pictures of Carrie Prejean when she was modeling as a teenager; she had modeled semi-nude which goes against the rules.  She supposedly did not disclose the fact that these pictures existed…someone released them to the public.

Shannon Moakler who was the co-pagent director until today, when she resigned;  she had said just yesterday that she looked forward to working with Miss Carrie Prejean, Miss California, after a huge meeting  with Donald Trump between the interested parties.

Miss Shannon Moakler is a former Miss USA; she justified her resignation by saying that she spent the night trying to make the right decision.  She feels that she can not, in good conscience, continue supporting the Miss Universe Organization when she alledgedly said she does not believe in it.  This is a big deal right now…everyone has an opinion on the subject; what’s yours?

Donald Trump made the decision yesterday to allow Carrie Prejean to keep her crown and serve as Miss California.  The decision was awaited with baited breath, because of the stance that Miss Prejean took, as a Christian, to support her belief that marriage should be reserved between a man and a woman; or as some call it, opposite sex marriage.  That is a conservative opinion that is supported by many, including our President of the United States, Barack Obama, and others.  However, there were also many who were ready to openly challenge Carrie’s right to serve as Miss California because they wish to change the legal definition of  the term, marriage.

Here in this situation, we have two women who both believe very strongly in issues which are in opposition of one another.  However, with Shannon Moakler’s resignation from her position as co-director this will have a direct affect on how Miss Prejean performs her duties.  I believe they each have a right to take a stand for what they believe and to live their lives accordingly.  However, I also believe that marriage should be reserved for a relationship between a man and a woman.  I think that Miss California worded her answer in a way that was non-judgemental and spoke honestly about her personal opinion…which is what she was asked to give.  I happen to think it takes alot of courage to speak your opinion when you know that it is possibly and unpopular one or an opinion that is not politically correct.

I do think that the question was expected to inspire a different opinion to be spoken, by whatever candidate had to answer it…and, I do not think that the answer that was given was what some people wanted to hear from that stage.  What is the old saying…never risk asking a question when you aren’t sure of the answer!

        When Ted Turner’s daughter, Laura Turner Seydel,  heard about this she said she would get her Dad to throw his support around the world to get him to his goal simply for the fact that Ted Turner is a part of an organization called Nothing But Nets.  This is an organization that backs  purchasing nets for families, for the small price of $10, to fight malaria.  http://www.NothingButNets.net . 

         Larry King, www.twitter.com/kingsthings has followed up the challenge himself with a challenge issued on a video which can be seen here:  http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2009/04/15/lkl.kutcher.response.cnn  It is starting to look like a rumble to me.

         Ashton is trying to make a point…he is trying to say that one person can have as much influence as a whole news network with all of the new social network tools that the common man/woman has at their finger tips.   This is a case where fame can do tremendous good for people in need; I applaud that.   I too think that the balance of power in how the world’s perception of  people and events  is changing.  It will be interesting to see how things evolve for the better or the worse.  Thanks to all for participating in this social experiment.

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