Virus - On My Computer - I Found Free Help!!!

Sorry I have not connected with all of you in over a week...I had a virus on my computer. In the process of figuring out how to get the bloody thing off of my computer I found a great resource to share with all of you. The site is called BleepingComputer.com There is a message forum on the site where you post the issue you are having with your computer. Once you post you then wait for one of their professional computer Guru's to help you out. My personal Guru's login name was KAHDAH and he was awesome!

Your personal Guru will tell you step by step how to check for a virus, spyware, malware whatever you want to call it. They will then give you very easy steps to follow to get the malicious thing off of your computer.

If you are having an issue with your computer head over to BleepingComputer.com set-up an account and find you personal Guru today!

Are You Scared Of The Crocodile?

You are thinking...Crocodile???? What I mean is are you scared of rejection? Do you hate cold calling? Are you scared of someone telling you NO on the other end of the line. I was reading an article today about a gentleman that just hated rejection so he sought out a way to grow his business without rejection - at least rejection face to face or during a phone conversation.
Here is what he did:

1) You need some money to spare - This is your business so you need the money for business expenses that will be written off at year end.


2) With the money you need to buy promotional DVD's, tapes, brochures that contain information about the product or business you want to share with others.


3) Do a search on Google or another search engine to find Spam - Free business opportunity lists that contain home addresses.


4) Type a good letter, To Whom It May Concern or Future Business Partner or Nutrition Product User - whatever suits your needs. I would make the letter short and to the point. If it is not short you will lose your reader. Make sure the letter contains your contact information, phone, email, website. Also, make sure to tell the person to get back to you within a certain time period after they have reviewed the information you have sent to them. You should also give step by step instructions of how to place their order on your website. Make it as easy as possible for them. DO NOT FORGET TO include one of the promotional DVD's, tapes or brochures in the mailing.


5) Take action - send out at least 100 packages per day for two weeks and then see what happens. You should start to see some results within a few days.


This form of advertising is for the person that has some money to spare, time on their hands to send out all the mailings, and the person that is scared to hear a voice on the other end of the phone saying NO. It is also a great avenue for the stay-at-home mom that has kids running around all day and cannot get a minute to talk on the phone without being interrupted. The mailings can be filled in the evening once the kids get to bed and you are watching television.

I feel it is always better to build a relationship with your potential customer or marketing representative. For this reason I feel it is very important to be able to track those that go directly to your site and place an order and then YOU MUST pick up the phone and call them or email them. Your reorder rate will be much higher if you have some sort relationship.

Well, this is the answer to the best non face to face rejection free cold calling!

HAPPY EASTER

Do You Have A Plan B?

I Do! Turning on the news today was a bit dismal. When you see one of the oldest and at one time one of the most respected agencies crashing you have to sit back and say to yourself "Am I secure with the company I am with - long-term?" I am commenting on Bear Stearns, once the biggest underwriter of U.S. mortgage bonds. JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon bought Bear Stearns.

You also have to wonder where this world is headed when the second top news story for the day is the Heather Mills Paul McCartney divorce settlement. People are losing their homes - hey people wake up - will their divorce affect the common person? So you get my point - that means YOU - wake up!

So do YOU have a PLAN B? Are you seriously looking for a Plan B or do you think you will never lose your JOB? You say to yourself "I work for a solid company - no need for concern." Well, with the news about Bear Stearns, the cost of gas prices, a weak US dollar, and a stock market that is taking a roller coaster ride I think you need to have a Plan B - I am not your mother but just giving my advice.

I can only offer suggestions for you - it is up to you on what you do with that information. I have my PLAN B and will offer the same PLAN B to you.

Have you ever heard of legendary Wall Street investment banker, Anson Beard of Morgan Stanley fame? He gave Bill Gates his start in business -- a shrewd investment by any standards when you look at what it is all worth today. If you missed that one … Well... guess what?

Anson Beard has the same high opinion of my company - FreeLife International. In fact, you can hear all about it by calling our pre-recorded information hot-line at: the following number….

1-800-795-0222 and listen to Option # 4

It's well worth listening to. Also, take time to listen to some of the other options at the number above.

My advice: you don't want to miss out on this!
Whether you simply want to make a little extra or you're looking for a business sized income, there is an option waiting for you at http://www.cyberhealth.freelife.com/ If this does not open use the address bar not the search engine.

I'm looking forward to helping you take advantage of this unique opportunity with FreeLife. This can be your Plan B!

You can read about Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki endorsing the Network Marketing industry in their book "Why We Want You To Be Rich"

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!!!!!!

Create A Great Week!

Can Someone Please Get Me A Drink?

I am happy to say I am glad it is Sunday! I have Tom Petty playing in the background and ready for my week to begin. I know this is going to be a great week because last week was a bit challenging - not going into details but trust me I know the Spring flowers are just around the corner and I cannot wait to feel the sunshine in my face while going for a long run. It will also be nice to veg-out on my new patio, with a nice cocktail and nice conversation with friends in the upcoming weeks (hopefully the temperature will rise a bit to make this all happen!) I will be trying out my new GoChitini's on my guests!

Here is my GoChitini recipe:
- 1 1/2 cups FreeLife GoChi Juice
- 2 oz. Absolute (or Grey Goose) Citron (Vodka) or Gin (whatever you prefer - I prefer the Vodka))
- 1 oz. Cointreau orange liqueur
- 1 lime (sliced for garnish on side of glass)

Combine FreeLife GoChi Juice, Absolute and Cointreau together, pour into glasses and garnish with the lime slices.

Create A Great Week!

Beer Belly or Buff Body...Your Choice

I just got back from visiting a sick friend in the hospital. Sickness - death is a part of our lives. Being surrounded by it in a hospital is the most depressing place to be - at least that is how I feel. I wish there was never such a thing as death. I wish everyone I knew could see the importance of a good fitness routine and good nutrition. I want my friends and family to be with me forever!!

To keep a sound body and mind I try each day to work on myself. I would choose a buff body over a beer belly any day! A healthy body means a healthy mind - unless you were born with a preexisting condition or something happened to you that was out of your control I feel there is no reason to not get busy on becoming a healthier you...that means when you are done reading this get up and do 25 jumping jacks!

For me being active with a daily fitness routine makes me feel better. It does take time and dedication on my part. When I feel better I seem to accomplish more for my family, friends and business. It just feels so good to sweat!

I am going to help out my readers and list a few websites to help get you started on the road to treating your body right! I have listed a few sites that are updated on a regular basis.

Lifeskooltv - This site is awesome! Free On Demand Workout Videos. This site features daily workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home!

Neil McTeggart - personal trainer - Online Fitness Editor for Men’s Health Magazine.

Fitness Chapter - 20 something blogs about fitness

Better Golf With Fitness - Educating golfers about golf specific fitness. Great for anyone but geared towards helping golfers get the most benefit for their swing!

Muscle Hack - More Muscle, Less Fat, Less Time

The Fit List - Workout Tips From Celebrity Trainers

Nutrition.gov - Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers. Great overall nutrition informational site.

DietFacts - Data collected from food labels and nutrition guides - Nutrition facts and diet information on fast food and restaurants as well.

Of course check out FreeLife to add some great products to your daily routine! The GoChi tastes like liquid, strawberry Jell - O!!

Create A Great Day!

Does Sex Sell?

The topic came up with a group of my friends. We saw a tidbit on one of the entertainment shows that Victoria's Secret may be covering up - meaning toning down their new ad campaign. It seems that they feel they are getting too "sexy"and not gearing enough towards the sophisticated side of marketing their lingerie. I do get the Victoria's Secret catalogue and some of the pictorials seem a bit over the top - especially when my daughter is by my side and wants to get a glimpse at the "pretty" girls. I have to turn the pages quickly or just look at the catalogue when she is not in the room.

There are several marketing companies that use sex to sell their products. Have you watched ESPN lately? If not you are missing out on some of the 'hottest" commercials on television. Sexual appeal is not only selling lingerie but beer, chips, cars, water and many other consumer products. Did you see the Paris Hilton ad for burgers? I do not like Paris Hilton - never met her but I just think she is a dumb blond that lives off of daddy's money and the money she has made the last few years with her silly television show and commercials - well, maybe she is not so dumb after all! The commercial brought a lot of attention and I am sure it has been credited with increased burger sales to the establishment, Carl's Jr. If you you have not seen the commercial here it is - sorry if it offends some of you but this is all relative to my article.





My question is...Are you more prone to watch a commercial that is "sexy" - not flip the station - or do you still flip through the stations even when you stumble on a commercial with sexual appeal? I will be honest - I like to watch the commercials. I am an attractive (at least I think so), married woman who likes a bit of eye candy once in awhile. There are two sides - attraction to the men and attraction to the women. I like the commercials where the guys are usually shaving or putting on deodorant. Those commercials usually show a buff guy in a towel. I respect those guys...I know they are just actors doing their job but it took dedication and a lot of hard work to get their bodies in that condition. As long as my kids are not in the room I do not feel a need - or want to switch the channel.

Sex appeal sells because it attracts the attention to the viewers. When marketing "sexual" appeal with your product you must make sure it is done in good taste and not offensive. If there is a way to make it connect to the product you are showing that is a plus! You also have to take into consideration your "branding" of your product, company and/or name. Do not let this type of advertising tarnish what you have worked so hard to establish.

In its February 2008 issue, Playboy ranked the 21 sexiest commercials of all time. There are commercial from 1967 for Noxzema, as well as, the infamous DORITOS 3D ad in 1998 with ALI LANDRY. Of course, Victoria's Secret made the list as well.

Confidence...

I believe CONFIDENCE brings belief to who you are....Believe me - if you can believe in yourself, your business, your product people will flock to you! Create A Great Weekend!

I Got My Book!

My publisher just sent me a brand new copy of my new book! The Power of Mentorship for the Home Based Business. I am giving away personally signed copies of my three books - read below for details.

Yes, I am a contributing author in this book. This is my third time being published and it feels amazing! I am in the chapter titled Find A Mentor. My contribution to the book starts on page 156.

Some of the other contributing authors include Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, Charlie Tremendous Jones, Marie Diamond, Vic Johnson, Don Boyer, Brian Tracy and Gregory Scott Reid. These authors have branded their names. They have helped to mentor 1000's of people in the world. They have been featured in many books, publications, radio, television and one of the biggest phenomenons in personal development today The Secret Movie.

The Power Of Mentorship book series are both inspiring and motivational. You will learn insider views regarding becoming successful in network marketing, as well as, learning the key to success - not just monetary but most importantly personal development of the individual - which is YOU!

I am giving away personally signed copies of my three books to anyone that enrolls as a FreeLife customer or distributor designating me as your personally enrolled sponsor/enroller. You get to choose one of the three books once you enroll. Follow this link to enroll today!(FreeLife) Once you enroll please let me know(Email Me). I will also check my back office to make sure you have enrolled with me. This is a win win situation because I know once you try the FreeLife products you will love them! I will run this offer until December 2008 (I have to put an end time because what if someone reads this post 50 years from now - not sure what technology awaits us - I might not be able to get a paperback book!)

Here are all the titles of my books:
The Power OF Mentorship and the Law OF Attraction: Special Addition

Power Of Mentorship For Network Marketing

The Power of Mentorship for the Home Based Business

Looking Back...

Well...two months down in 2008 and only 10 to go! When 2008 came around I know many of you had many dreams and aspirations in your head...maybe some of you actually wrote your dreams down on paper. Before we get any further into 2008 let's reflect for a moment. Have any of you taken the action you have needed to reach your goals? If not what are you waiting for?? Are you still thinking 'I have 10 more months till 2009?' Take a minute tonight and write down a daily, weekly, and monthly plan about how you are going to attack what you need to attack to reach your goals. An example: write down my daily goals will be to contact 3 new prospects each day to tell them about my great "idea, product, business venture, etc." Believe me, if you take action and participated in this activity for the next 30 days I am sure you would reap the rewards of your activity. You will also feel good each day if you accomplished this little goal.

I just wanted to give you a little kick in the rear and wake you up and say there is no time like now to get moving and take some action so you can start living your dream!

Got Jott??? Time Management Tool

If you have not signed up for Jott you are missing out on a time saving tool. Have you ever been out and needed to write something down but did not have a pencil or paper? I know it has happened to me and I am sure it has happened to you as well. With Jott you simply call your specified Jott number and leave yourself a voice message. When you check your email later on you will see a written note from Jott in your email! The Jott tool converts your voice into email reminders or text messages. It is so simple. I program my Jott number on speed dial which makes it so easy to use!

This is a great tool to remember grocery lists, doctors appointments, dinner plans, songs you hear on the radio..finally you hear the song you have wanted to add to your I-pod but you never knew the artist. Well, now once the DJ tells you the artist of the song you can call Jott and the text of song and artist will be waiting for you in a message!

What are you waiting for...Get Jott Today!

Instrument Reading...

I want you all to meet one of my friends. His name is Stephen Hopson and he is a motivational speaker with an inspirational story to share. Stephen is a contributing author of three books including best-selling Chicken Soup for the College Soul (July 1999), Heartwarmers (April 2000) and Magical Souvenirs: True Spiritual Adventures from Around the World (March 2002). I would like you all to view Stephen sharing a life changing moment. You can either visit YouTube to view the video and you can read the amazing reviews as well or you can just watch the video here.

Tax Time!

Yes it is tax time again. Didn't I just do this? Boy, a year really comes at you fast! I hate working on my taxes, but it has to be done and it definitely has its' rewards because I have a Home Based Business!

Since I run my business from home and it is an MLM or network marketing company, whichever you prefer, I must keep track of all of my expenses throughout the year and pay taxes on my income at the end of the year as well.

THERE ARE GREAT TAX BENEFITS WORKING FROM HOME! Whether you are involved in MLM, Network Marketing, or some other type of home based business you can benefit from the list below. To start here is a link to the IRS. When doing your taxes, if you are not sure about anything you should be able to find your answers on their site, IRS, or ask your accountant.

If you have been toying with the idea of starting a home based business then stop messing around and see what can become your legitimate tax deductions when you start working from home! If you already have a home business this will help to open your eyes and see why it is so important to keep track of all of your expenses.

1) The initial investment or the start-up costs you pay to become associated with your preferred MLM / network marketing opportunity, or other business venture. Also, your marketing materials. Do you share brochures, flyer's, DVDs, etc. with potential customers?? If so, you can use those expenses as deductions as well.

2) Your computer - If you are using it for your business and contact information then it is part of your business expenses. Computer and Computer supplies -- anything related to your business. If you have several people in your household, it may be a better idea to have one computer for exclusive use in your home based business and one for the rest of the family. Otherwise, keep good records of when you are working on the computer. Keep a log next to your computer so when you are on it you can log your time usage.

3) Your Internet connection - yes you are using your computer to market your product worldwide and to talk to your business partners and to drum up more business.

4) Furniture for your office or home office

5) Your long distance and cell phone service - If you are working a network marketing business or an mlm I know you are on the phone often and with people from all around the globe.

6) A percentage of your rent or mortgage - Do you have a space that you are using as your "home" office? If you are working from home it could be an entire room, a desk in the kitchen, your entire basement or any other place you set up your "stuff" to do business.

7) Gifts to business partners, associates or clients (speak to your accountant to find out how much per person per year is deductible)

8) Your utilities - Heat, AC, electricity. You are using all of these things when you work from home so a percentage of these can be deductions as well.

9) Travel costs to go to seminars and conferences. Deductible travel costs include hotels, airfare, taxis, car rentals, tips, and so on. Make sure to talk to your accountant and find out what and how much to deduct appropriately.

10) Most important - Get a good accountant that knows HOME BASED BUSINESS! Accounting and bookkeeping fees can also be a deduction! (including the portion of your tax return preparation fee that includes your business return can also be tax deductible)

This is just my short list of things that can be deducted if you have a home based business. I hope this list is helpful to you!

Make sure you plan ahead and keep track so that when taxes are due you are not looking around for all your receipts. I keep a file with individual folders labeled January through December. Each time I get a receipt, bill etc... I put it in the appropriate folder. At the end of each month, I enter what I need to into a spreadsheet and at the end of the year I give the spreadsheet to my accountant. I also give him the folders with the receipts so that he can make sure I did not miss anything. My accountant also knows the square footage of my home and he knows the space I have designated as my office. He does some type of percentage to handle the utilities.

As noted above...make sure you have a good accountant that knows how to handle a work from home situation. You want to make sure that can determine which expenses are deductible in your specific circumstances.

Jon Stewart - He is Hosting the Oscars

If you missed Jon Stewart's interview on Larry King February 20th then you missed a hilarious interview. Jon will be hosting the Oscars this weekend.

Here is the featured segment for your viewing pleasure! I love Larry King...maybe some of you do not like him...I do not care...he is one of my favorites!

Segment One

You can view segments 2-7 by visiting the links below:

Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGfGHTOJ_sk

Part 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y46kMIemmrg

Part 4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MdJOcgzyqU

Part 5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q8CKh4XM60

Part 6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hgxEOattSE

Part 7 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEbn1rNI6Vg

Fuel Me Up!

Thought I would help out my frequent visitors and maybe save you all some pocket change or even more! Are you looking for the cheapest gas prices in your city...look no further. Just visit FUEL ME UP! today, plug in your zip code and get a list of the cheapest gas prices in your area.

Happy Pumping!!

Guilt, Greed, Network Marketing...

Being in network marketing has its' ups and downs - especially when first getting started. Once you have set goals and built up a team and reached those goals then what? Do any of you ever feel guilty wanting more than you already have from your business (Monetary - Greed)?

I have been with my company now for just over three years - been in the industry for over 10 years. I have done very well for myself. I have worked hard and talked to thousands of people to get an enormous number of people telling me NO before I was able to get to the YES's I have needed to reach my goals. So why is it so hard for me to just sit back and enjoy the fruits of my labor? I do know in part is because I want those I have brought into the business to reach the same level I am with my company. But the more I work with them the more money I make as well and I feel guilty. I often tell people that being in network marketing is like gambling...once you win the slot machine jackpot you stick around the machine a little longer thinking that if I built it this big once I know I can build it even bigger - which can be the case with network marketing if you stick with it - not sure how your odds are with the machine!

Because I want to stick around and help others reach the level I am at does that make me greedy? I mean, the more they make the more I make. I know I am here for their support system and love all the people I work with - many of them feel like family to me. Do any of you feel greedy making money in this industry?

I do donate money to different organizations and that helps to lesson the guilt. I also buy many of the marketing tools for my group to help get them started. I also know I have worked hard to get where I am and many people tell me not to feel bad for those in my downline that are not earning what I am earning. They ask me whether they work as hard as I do and I know the answer. The answer is NO. I do tend to coddle my group but I want to help them. I know I need to step back but if I see an opportunity I always want to share it with my team. I know in my company those in our downline can earn more than the upline - I know this for a fact because I am one of those people earning more than my direct upline.

I would like your comments on why there is guilt earning more than my downline and if you have ever felt this way? I have given them all the tools, training, my time and support that was given to me and I continue to do so everyday. I know I focus and have written down my goals and attended conventions and local meetings, as well as, online webinars. I have followed the path laid out for me...I know many in my downline have not. Even though I know they have not followed what has worked then why do I feel guilty?

Win a Custom Blog Theme Valued At $300!!

Here are the details to win a custom blog design, fully coded and widget ready (Valued at $300) away to one lucky reader!

Thomas Sinfield is in a RSS Feed Competition with a few other bloggers. To help build his subscriber list he is holding a contest. Here are the rules.

you can either:
1) Subscribe to his feed via email OR
2) Write a post on your blog about this contest and the chance to win a custom blog design.

Your post must include links to the contest post and also his new website, Custom Blog Designer. You can also do both!

Contest ends at the end of February 2008.

If you liked my post, please subscribe to my RSS feeds via a reader either as well. Look on the right column.

As you can tell I really need to win this contest. My graphics are very poor for my WAHM University header. I want to jazz up the site and if I win this contest it would make my site look more professional.

The REAL Secret to Success

I thought this was a very enlightening article. I got the rights to publish it on this blog and wanted to share it with all of you. Create A Great Weekend!

The REAL Secret to Success
by Azam Corry
Many people are constantly searching for the secret to online success. Most never find it. Some go broke trying. Yet each year the resources spent in pursuit of the 'holy grail' of Internet marketing continue to grow.

This 'secret' is touted in thousands of places, in thousands of guises. The hype surrounding the subject is almost impenetrable. So dense that even the experienced can succumb. If you are just starting out online, chances are that you too will be sucked in. To save you from wasting much time and energy, if not money too, let me share the truth with you.

The REAL secret to your success is ...YOU!

The most important criteria as to whether you 'make it' or not, is simply YOUR ATTITUDE. All other factors are secondary. It's all about making it happen. And not giving up until it does. You must be determined to succeed; believing that you can, and will do so. By it's very nature, such determination makes light of hard work, and enables you to tap into resources you perhaps hadn't realized you posses. You only fail when you stop trying.

There is no other secret. There is no magic formula.

There will never be a universal method of making money online that will work for everyone. Conversely however, believing in some of the myths propagated is guaranteed to bring nothing but fatigue. Anyone seeking instant rewards, or seriously expecting to make 'easy money' for doing almost nothing, will get nowhere. Without a change of attitude, they are doomed to failure.

Why?

a) Because such things don't exist in the real world. Whilst you might meet people that appear to be getting money for nothing, the reality is that at some time, somewhere, they have labored - and probably very hard - for the fruits they now enjoy.

And

b) Because these people don't want to succeed. Not *really*. Not with all their heart. If they did, nothing else would matter. They would be happy to work hard and make sacrifices. They would feel their goal *worth* devoting all of their energy to, instead of always seeking a 'comfortable' way.

People often say things like "I'd do anything to be able to live like him (or her)," in reference to somebody successful. In truth, most who make such claims aren't prepared to do much at all. They'd love to eat the cake, but don't like the idea of going into the kitchen and baking it.

Successful people are driven by the desire for positive results. They focus on their goals, not the process of attaining them. Failures are willing to accept poor or mediocre results, so long as what they do to achieve them is easy or enjoyable.

Successful men and women invest in their future, rather than wasting precious time looking for shortcuts or a free ride. And by 'invest' I don't necessarily mean money. Having more cash to spend won't in itself bring you success. The recent dot com failures are testament to that. Most spent millions before folding.

Starting out with little money simply means you have to work harder, and for longer, before you see noticeable results. Think of it like savings at the bank: the smaller the initial deposit, the slower it's growth will be. But it still grows.

Nor is your success dependent on knowledge. It's undeniable that the more relevant knowledge you have, the faster your progress should be. However, knowledge must be accompanied with the right attitude to be of real use. And if you have that, you can attain the same success starting from ground zero, learning as you go.

Being armed with the right knowledge is like travelling on the highway. You have the opportunity to put your foot down and proceed directly to your destination in the shortest time. Not possessing that knowledge forces you to take the small and winding back roads. Progress is slower, and you might make a wrong turn or two along the way. However, as long as you focus on your goal and keep moving, you will still reach your objective. And wiser too.

The only formula for success online or anywhere else is determination, hard work and persistence. No matter how many obstacles, setbacks, or downright failures you may face along the way. Realize that only a minority succeed, and that therefore the majority must be doing something wrong. Don't follow them.

To succeed is to be different. Do the things failures don't like to do, and success will come to you.

© 2001 Azam Corry "Do it Better. Do it Faster. Do it Right!"
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Before 8/7c February 14 - Free Suze Orman E-Book

Download your free copy of Suze Orman's book Women & Money. in English before 8/7c the evening of February 14 Follow this Link to Oprah's site to download your copy...Hurry time is running out! LINK
The book is also available in Spanish!

Blogger or WordPress.org

I am in the process of deciding whether to migrate my Blogger blog to WordPress.Org. I am getting so many different opinions as to why I should or should not change my blogging platform. I wish there was an easy answer. Many people tell me that if I do change to WordPress.org then I will not be picked up in the ranks as high. But then people tell me that if I stick to Blogger then one day I can turn on my computer and my blog will be gone!

I am also thinking of keeping this blog as a mirror blog to a WordPress.org blog. I just had to ramble a bit about what I have been thinking...

"You Can Do Anything You Want...

as long as you make up your mind you can do it!" Those words were spoken by Dick Hoyt.

If you want to be inspired, and see the meaning of dedication and commitment, the video below will hopefully change the way you look at obstacles.

A bit of history about Dick and Rick Hoyt. Rick was born with the umbilical cord coiled around his neck which cut off oxygen to his brain. Because of this circumstance, Rick has to face the world much differently than most of the people in the world.

When Rick got older he saw an event to benefit a local lacrosse player who had been paralyzed in an accident. Rick told his father that he wanted to participate in the five mile benefit run. Dick was not a long distance runner but had the commitment to his son and his family to help fulfill their dreams. They did do the race together, finished last but they completed what they started - overcoming many obstacles to make this happen. You will see how they run races in the video below.

Rick said, "The message of Team Hoyt is that everybody should be included in everyday life."

Here is the list of events Team Hoyt has competed in:

Racing History 1979 - January 31, 2008 - updated January 31, 2008
224 Triathlons, 6 Ironman distances, 5 Half Ironman, 20 Duathlons
65 Marathons, 25 Boston Marathons, 8 18.6 Milers , 81 Half Marathons
1 20K, 35 10 Milers, 29 Falmouth 7.1 milers, 1 Falmouth in the Fall Event, 8 15K, 208 10K, 147 5 Milers, 4 8K, 17 4 Milers, 101 5K, 7 20 Milers, 2 11K, 1 7K
Total 958 events

Personal Bests
2:40:47 Marathon, 56:21 15K, 1:21:12 Half Marathon, 40:27 7.1 Miler,
13:43:37 Ironman Triathlon, 35:48 10K, 2:01:54 18.6 miler, 27:17 5 miler, 59:01 10 miler, 17:40 5K, 2:10:45 20 miler

I first saw this video at a convention with FreeLife. I do not think there was a dry eye in the entire room. I hope this inspires you as much as it has inspired me. This family shows the world with some commitment and dedication you can do anything you want!

123 Meme Game

The 123 Rules:
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2. Turn to page 123.
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Since I, Shelley (http://www.wahmuniversity.blogspot.com/), have now been tagged by Grant here is my addition:

And we get responses back...hunches...like e-mails in our intuition inbox. If we act on these hunches, things usually turn out for the better." "Mmm," Jeremy said. (From The One Minute Millionaire) Shelley

This is who I am tagging.
SlyGuy - http://slyvisions.com/
Gerri - http://whereisthatmoney.blogspot.com/
Maria P - http://blogging-dog.blogspot.com/
Amazing Mr Nerd - http://www.surefireseoblog.com/
Jeremy Neal - http://www.struckintraffic.blogspot.com/

Top Keyword and Topic Search Sites List

I know many of you are always looking for ways to drive traffic to your websites and blogs. I have compiled a list of websites where you can see the top searched keywords and topics. I have listed a brief summery with each link. This should help you choose words wisely if you want your site to be picked up by the web crawlers, bots, search engines...whatever term you use. This is a short list of the sites I use most for my research.

1) Alexa - This is one of my favorite statistical search sites. You can view most searched sites by country, language and subject. They have a top 500 global and a Movers and Shakers list that ranks traffic by the change in the amount of visitors that are using each site.

2) Yahoo Buzz - You can view the top searches for anything from actors, movies, music, sports, TV, video games, top overall and there is even a list of the decliners.

3) Ask.com - This is a very simple search that lists the top searched items on Ask.com This is not in real-time like some of the other searches.

4) Lycos 50 - This is a simple top 50 link. When you visit the Lycos Bio page you can view lots of other fun top searched items like; top searches for the past 100 weeks and top ranks since 1999!

5) Snopes.com - This is a great site to view the top 25 Urban Legends. This site compiles their ranks by the number of times these topics are accessed from emails, searches and media coverage. (I am sure you have been fooled before...check it out!)

6) Google Trends - Google trends is a little different top search site. You actually get to compare different trends in the world. You place your key terms in the search box and then a list is generated that tells you how often the trend has been searched over a certain amount of time. Your search is broken out into regions, cities and languages. Another great feature is to compare terms. You just place commas between what you are comparing (Example: Madonna, Britney...who do you think has the most votes on that one:)) Your result comes up in a graph and there are links to featured stories related to the query you chose.

7) Google Zeitgeist - This is a great search that combines the trends, patterns and a link to discover why some search words are so high for the day.

Do You Have The Slight Edge?

Some of you might not know who Art Jonak is but he is one "Superstar" network marketer ...if you don't know who he is do a search on Google. He is not part of my team with FreeLife or even with my company but we are friends in this vast industry. We all are here to help each other because we know network marketing is the key to our freedom (whatever freedom means to you).

Art sent me a book recently titled, The Slight Edge, Secret To A Successful Life, by Jeff Olson. I will be honest there is nothing new in this book to learn. It is just using what you already know and taking action - Jeff states the same thing.

I wanted to thank Art for sending me this book and I wanted all my readers to take the time to pick up a copy for yourself. It is a worthwhile read if you are in any type of situation where self motivation is your key to your WHY.

Lost...Oceanic Six...The Funeral

I wonder if we will find out in this weeks episode who is part of the Oceanic Six that got off the Island. We know Jack, Kate, Hurley and Jin (because in the episode flashing in the future we saw Jin buying a stuffed animal - I would figure it would be for his child...maybe not???) I also think Sun and Sayid...but who knows. All we know 100% is Jack, Kate and Hurley since we saw them last week in "the real world." Lost is such a nail biter.

Jacob's house just creeps me out. Maybe Jacob is real and the house is somehow booby - trapped with cameras and people viewing the visitors. When visitors come to the house the people who set up the house watch and manipulate things in the house with some sort of wireless remotes.

Who was in the coffin???? Could it be Ben? He had no family that knew of him since he lived on the island since birth. Since no one came to the funeral I would assume it would be him. If no one attended the funeral, my question would be who made the funeral arrangements??

Could Charlie still be alive? If the island cures people then maybe his body could have washed ashore and resurrected him..who knows? Maybe he was able to get the scuba gear from patchman once patchman was blown up.

I am so LOST!