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By Jon Coupal, The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association In perhaps one of the most brazen political moves in California history, Democrat leadership last week unveiled a budget proposal that would shred the California Constitution by raising billions of new taxes without the required two-thirds vote. The tax hikes in the proposal would include a 2.5% surcharge on [...]

(CAAG) Sacramento – Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today called upon the California Supreme Court to invalidate Proposition 8 because it deprives people of the right to marry—an aspect of liberty that the Supreme Court has concluded is guaranteed by the California Constitution.“Proposition 8 must be invalidated because the amendment process cannot be used to extinguish fundamental cons

This article places the whole issue of Prop. 8 and LGBT rights in perspective and in a nutshell! "[An]interesting argument that is made by people who oppose the right to same-sex marriage is that not only is marriage somehow intrinsically and exclusively religious or cultural in nature, but that giving the right of matrimony to homosexuals would somehow be infringing upon the right of heterosexual

The Mission Gathering Church in San Diego has paid for a billboard in San Diego apologizing for people who supported proposition 8 in the name of God. The sign says: "Mission gathering church is sorry for the narrow-minded, judgmental, deceptive, manipulative actions of those who took away the rights and equality of so many in the name of God. Our hearts are with you, Christianity for all"Missio

by: Trey Pennewell Marketing experts have long been using the concept of creating a value proposition for their services or products. If you do not know what your value proposition is or even what a value proposition is then you need to spend some time developing one. A value proposition has many names. Some refer to a value proposition as a

Surely it has been noted or asked somewhere...When will they begin protesting at mosques?DeMediacratic Nation Blogrolls

Image by bobster1985 via FlickrWhy aren't more atheists vocal about their feelings on religion? Why aren't more atheists willing to take a stand against anti-atheist bigotry and demand equality? In a word, fear. We fear losing friends, alienating family, getting fired from our jobs, or even being physically assaulted by religious extremists. These concerns are understandable, but true equality for

As I mentioned in the last post, I believe that the passage of Prop. 8 in California was a blessing in disguise. It has served to embolden LGBT people and allies to engage in nationwide rallies, and hopefully other meaningful activism, to demand equal rights in all states of the union, and it has put into sharp relief the ignorance and/or hatred that lies in the hearts of many of one's neighbors,

In response to Part 1, "Mexjewel" attempted to make the argument that a Christian could rightly live a homosexual lifestyle. I would like to respond to this position below:My Jesus makes the definition of sin (and so sinners) easy. He bases and defines ALL sin on lack of love (Matthew 22:36-40). Such obvious sins as theft, murder and adultery are unloving because each has a victim, someone not rec

Yesterday, Saturday November 15, a coordinated National effort was made to hold protests at city halls within every city to protest the passage of the discriminatory Proposition 8 in California, as well as the lack of equal rights for LGBT people. It may well be that the passage of Proposition 8 in California was a blessing in disguise, as it tragically hammered home to otherwise relatively compl

Yes. And that ain't discrimination. Thats the bible, i am not going against the bible so you can get a piece of paper and feel all good. I have always been guy that is suspicious of dudes that dislike gay people because only a in the closet gay dude would be worried about who someone else sleeps with. But as far as making it legal, that's too far. Do your thing and we will do ours. Yall the ones t

Cynthia Nixon was on Larry King Live last night where she chatted up with guest host Joy Behar about her support of gay marriage. Posted in Celebs, Entertainment, Television, Videos   Tagged: cynthia nixon, gay rights, proposition 8, video   

Protests over California's Proposition 8 (banning same-sex marriage) are scheduled in every state today. Growing numbers of Americans are fed up with intolerance and are speaking out against it. The GLBT community is understandably upset over this case of religiously-motivated bigotry. It is good to also see a number of straight allies protesting too. I just want to take this opportunity to remind

  A series of protests against the passage of Proposition 8 scheduled to take place today in Los Angeles and across the country will be a key test for a loosely formed Internet-based movement that has emerged since California voters banned gay marriage last week.Across America today people are protesting the passage of California's Prop 8. The blame is flying as to who exactly caused Prop 8

Proposition 8 was a California State ballot proposition that amended the state Constitution to restrict the definition of marriage to a union between a man and a woman. It overrode a recent California Supreme Court decision that had recognized same-sex marriage in California as a fundamental right. The backlash caused by this bill passing have ranged from old ladies being physically and verbally a

This is the most disgusting display I have seen in America in a long time. This elderly woman, who owns a small restaurant in Hollywood is basically put on trail by local gay activists for having contributed $100 to Proposition 8, banning gay marriage in the State of California. As the PC police sit in judgment, she shakes in fear and desperately pleas for forgiveness under terrorist threats of fi

If bothers me to see that its supporters are defaming our temple in Los Angeles. I was an activist, I know how ugly protests can get. The temple may not be special to them, but it is to us. Marriage is sacred. I have my beliefs about marriage and how it should be done. But I [...]

Given the recent passing of Proposition 8 here in California, I feel compelled to post this MSNBC video since it speaks to the questions that I have as well about how this might happen. I don't understand, and I'm trying to. I too am not gay, but I stand with every single one of my gay friends and those I don't know until they get equal treatment.  How do you feel about this?  Are you

I received the following email from a mom in California on Prop. 8 and it's effect on her family. I haven't seen very much in the Catholic blogosphere on this, so I hope that what follows will be a worthwhile contribution to the debate on this subject. It's a miracle that Prop. 8 passed and we should certainly praise God for that. But, there is still much work left to be done. Pray for California!

What can you do against Proposition 8? Please get involved! Calling all Americans abroad to click the following link and see what you can do: importantly, click this link and file a complaint with the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) against the Mormon church, or LDS, i.e. CULT FANATICS full of HATE:-to-file-an-irs-501c3-complaint/NO TO HATE! Help to usher in CHANGE NOW, full gay equality NOW!

By: Joel IrvingIt is wrong to call an entire group of people (African Americans) homophobic just because they did not vote the way the gay rights groups thought they should vote. After all, there are white people who did not vote for Obama, but it does not mean that they are racist? Furthermore, Gays come from every race, creed and color so when a blanket statement against African Americans is mad

To Nevada the Californians Did Flock,To Canvass for Their Man Barack,But on Election Night,The Gays Screamed with Fright,Prop 8 Passed? WTF!?-Zeke

This is Californian's Against Hate's Dishonor Roll Listing All Significant Donors Toward The Passing Of Proposition 8 In California.Although I believe this issue will ultimately be won in the courts, perhaps going so far as the U.S. Supreme Court, these two videos on Harvey Milk are certainly appropriate to show that we must never give up when it comes to acquiring equal rights for all people. Th

15 Images from the Proposition 8 Rally Hollywood, California - Saturday November 8th. Part of a Positive Ya-ttitude is knowing that when the time comes - You will be at the right place at the right time.  It is not only about good luck, but it is about making your own luck. I happened to be on a [...]

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeI have to admit that I was surprised when Proposition 8 passed in California. Proposition 8 amends the California Constitution to define marriage an an exclusively heterosexual act. My first thought was that if this could happen in California, it could happen anywhere (and probably will). I see no reason whatsoever that two consenting adults should be prevented fro

Many affiliate marketers deem that offering a product that is being sold by numerous- if not millions- of their fellow colleagues will make things much more grueling for them.  After all, they will be contending for the same market.  They will be advertising the same product.  And the demand for the item is by no [...]

Not everything went the right way on Tuesday night. Homophobic Californian Proposition 8 defied the exit polls and passed. The No On 8 campaign said: We had hoped never to have to write this note. Sadly, fueled by misinformation, distortions and lies, millions of voters went to the polls yesterday and said YES to bigotry, YES to [...]

Petition to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to re-open proposition 8 for California. It lists the facts about marriage equality and counters the lies by the "yes on 8" campaign. At this time there are over 250,000 signatures and it is growing fast.

Legal Papers Claim Initiative Procedure Cannot Be Used To Undermine the Constitution's Core Commitment To Equality For Everyone FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: media@aclu.org SAN FRANCISCO: The American Civil Liberties Union, Lambda Legal and the National Center for Lesbian Rights filed a writ petition before the California Supreme Court today urging the court to invalidate Proposition 8 if it

The sun seemed to shine a whole lot brighter yesterday morning after America voted to get Barack Obama into the White House by an overwhelming margin. The NYTimes headlined: “Racial Barrier Falls as Voters Embrace Call for Change”. Just as Germany tore down the Berlin Wall, we cast our votes to overcome this conveniently-exclusionary thing [...]

This is an excellent article that deserves to be read in its entirety. Proposition 8 in California passed by a margin of six percentage points (According to CNN news yesterday evening.), which is quite a significant percentage difference, and attests to the effectiveness of the "religious" right wing's propaganda from the pulpits throughout California last Sunday, as well as the effectiveness of t

I voted no on Proposition 8 yesterday here in my home state of California, but the numbers are showing that it's going to get the "Yes" majority, or the right amount of "Ayes." As I was voting "no" I couldn't help but think, "Why, I don't really get it." And I don't mean "why, I don't really get it," because Proposition 8 looks like it's going to pass and ban the legality of gay marriage that was

I do not live in California, or even the United States, for that matter, but I was so saddened to read this morning that Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment bill that would ban legal homosexual marriage in that state, was passed. The fact that enough Californians saw it as just to pass judgment on what happens in the bedrooms of strangers so much so that they would deem it appropriate to ta

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- An elderly Carlsbad couple was punched by a neighbor during an angry confrontation over Proposition 8 yard signs. Lt. Neil Galluci says 53-year-old Lawrence Pizzicara was arrested Monday night and booked for investigation of elder abuse and battery causing great bodily injury. Investigators say the couple - a 76-year-old man and his 77 year-old wife - had placed a "Yes on P

San Francisco voters have an opportunity on election day to reduce violence against women and improve the health of sex workers and their clients. Voting y...

To be successful in any domain of life, you need to be different from other. In this world of me too products – people always prefer products or services that stand apart from others. We go a retail store and out of various offerings we always try to pickup the stuff which stands apart. This also applies to getting recognition on at work. In the career also you need to stand apart from the peopl

The number of layoffs in the American tech industry has increased significantly, TechCrunch who monitored this bizarre phenomena in the last two months said that 38,538 tech pros (geeks basically) have been laid off so far! However, I do notice that most American tech geeks are not at all... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

UPDATE: November 3, 2008:This brief video, that could be applicable to all churches and denominations that have poured money into passing the discriminatory and mean-spirited Proposition 8 in California, says it all:UPDATE: November 1, 2008:ALSO:"At St. Peter's Catholic Church in Sacramento, congregants nodded in agreement when the Rev. Rodolfo Llamas urged them to vote for Proposition 8."'This vo

I’m really disappointed with Michael Arrington from TechCrunch today. He publicly supported Silicon Valley’s anti-Proposition 8 petition! WTF!? Discrimination in any form isn’t acceptable, and banning gay marriage is discrimination. Prop 8 will eliminate the right to marry for same-sex couples in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

The Issue: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been traveling the state promoting Proposition 11, California Redistricting Reform.  Today, the Proposition 11 Campaign site released a webcast featuring Schwarzenegger, Fresno Mayer Alan Autry, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, Vice President Paul Wenger from the California Farm Bureau and others speaking in support of Proposition 11.  The audio [

This is an excellent video by Rev. Deborah Johnson clearly explaining the reasons why Proposition 8 must be defeated, and why all same-sex couples who wish to do so be legally allowed to marry. She is articulate and incisive in her arguments, and I know you will want to hear what she has to say. Also, please forward this video to as many people as you can.

A poll released yesterday, shows 48 percent of Californians in favor of eliminating the right of same-sex couples to marry and 45 percent opposed. The fate of this Proposition that seeks to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry by writing discrimination into California's Constitution in contavention of the California Supreme Court's decision last May, is too close to call.Suffice it to

The Issue: California Proposition 4, the Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor’s Pregnancy Constitutional Amendment, will be considered by California voters this November.  This measure would require notification of a parent, guardian or family member 48 hours before an abortion is performed.  Is Proposition 4 the correct direction for California’s soc

Arizona Proposition 300 would increase state legislator salaries fromm $24,000 to $30,000. Supporters ask you to consider the fact that their salaries haven't been increased in 10 years, and that $24,000 is not enough for people in these positions to survive on. They believe that higher salaries will help prevent corruption in the legislature by giving them a more fair salary. Opponents, includ

Arizona Proposition 202, known as the Arizona Stop Illegal Hiring Act, is a gigantic scam that will do exactly the opposite of what it says. It's one of the worst propositions to make it on a ballot in years. Supporters give us plenty of arguments that sound good on the surface, but in reality are bold-face lies. The arguments state that the initiative is "aimed at stopping employers from hirin

The core value proposition of every Datalocking Company user is that we offer 100% private and secure, offshore, encrypted email service; easy, low cost, integrated access for all members of a organization regardless of where the users are located; and complete user control of privacy of their communications.At La Verne Wireless we ensure complete customer privacy and dedication to service. If you

It's ironic that Proposition 8's promising fortunes have seemed to have changed for the worse within the last few days, largely because of the constant advertisements showing a seemingly cocky Gavin Newsom advocating for same-sex marriage. The fate of Prop. 8 is in the hands of the voters in California, and the outlook as of this time is not one about which to be complacent.The Mormon Church is,

Arizona Proposition 102 is basically a duplicate of proposition 107 from two years ago. The amendment defines marriage as between one man and one woman. Although this is already part of the law, the amendment would put it directly into the constitution, to prevent the law from being overturned later. Supporters claim that this amendment will protect Arizona's families and children by not allowi

Arizona Proposition 101, known as "Medical Choice for Arizona" or "Freedom to Choose Act", is designed to protect patient freedom in choosing their medical providers, and prevent socialism from taking over the medical industry. Supporters make their position very clear - freedom of choice is absolutely crucial to the health and well-being of the American people. The government should not decide

Arizona Proposition 100, known as the "Protect Our Homes Act", would amend the state constitution to prohibit the government from charging a real estate transfer tax on sales of properties. Supporters of the proposition have basically a single argument: The government already imposes a regular and predictable tax on homeowners annually, which adds up to a single budgeted amount. A real estate tr

Google, as a company, tends not to take sides on matters not concerning their domain; i.e. issues other than those related to information access, technology and energy. However, they made an exception to this rule and have spoken out against the constitutional amendment banning the marriage between individuals of the same sex. The reason for their [...]

During last year's Folsom Street Fair, I posted, on September 28, 2007, the following entitled, "Playing Into The Hands Of The Homophobes" regarding what I thought then as now was a counterproductive phenomenon that our enemies would use against us. This is a comment I made regarding that post:"The last thing we want to do is enable the oppressor to be able to play the 'victim' who has 'been righ

Arizona Proposition 201 is another initiative scheduled for the November election. This proposition, known as the "Homeowner's Bill Of Rights", is designed to make home builders more accountable for their work, by providing free 10 year warranties, giving homeowners more options for cancelling contracts, and other ways to help the home buyer instead of the home builder. Several of the elements t

The Issue: California Voters will consider Proposition 11- The Redistricting Constitutional Amendment and Statute on the November ballot. This measure would establish a committee of 14 citizen volunteers to change the Assembly, Senate, and Board of Equalization Districts every 10 years. Is the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment and Statute the correct choice for California [...]

I usually don’t do this but here is my batch and it’s about a couple of amazing post that I have found recently. Bobby Revell has a great and elaborate post about the other side of coin of the today's political preferences and divisions. I may not agree with him completely on all said here but the post is overflowing with valuable informations and interesting perspectives. Liberalism and Conse

Equality California sent out the following news item:ACTION ALERT For those living in California, please call the number and register your vote to have Gov. Schwezanneger sign the Harvy Milk Bill. Tell him to sign the Harvey Milk Bill. The right wing has turned up the heat, flooding Gov. Schwarzenegger's office with an overwhelming number of calls opposing our bill that would honor LGBT hero Harv

Nell'ambito della manifestazione Es Terni 2008Victoria / Miet Warlop presentano:Grote Hoop/Berg Proposition 1: Reanimation24 settembre ore 21:00 | 25 settembre ore 19:00 ore 21:0026 settembre ore 19:00 / ore 21:00EX Siri Sala Dessus | Durata 45'Idea: Miet Warlopin collaborazione con: Sofie Durnez, Kurt Stockman and Adriaan Verwéesupporto tecnico: Karel Cleminck, Philippe Digneffegrazie a: Dirk Pa

Just when we thought California had asserted itself as the “Gay-Friendly” State in the US. I was disappointed to learn that there has been an amendment tabled, with Republican Support, aimed at striking down California’s liberal and tolerant attitude towards gay marriage. Proposition 8 is an initiative measure on the 2008 California General Election ballot. Which [...]

In Arizona, proposition 200, named "Payday Loan Reform Act", will be on the ballot this November. I've received plenty of mail, and heard lots of commercials in favor of the initiative, but until I read the initiative myself, and the official arguments for and against, I had no idea what was really going on. The proponents of the proposition say that this will make payday loans better for Arizon

via Towleroad: Carrie Shores, the 15-year-old daughter of screenwriter/playwright Del Shores and the stepdaughter of his partner, actor Jason Dottley, (Sordid Lives) has taken to YouTube to speak out against Proposition 8, the California ballot measure that would ban same-sex marriage in the state. This is a very empowering clip from someone so young!Do you want to help California gain marria

Next to the presidential race, the most important political issue facing the nation (That's right- not just California) is California's proposition 8, which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman, precluding same-sex marriage, of course. It'd be much easier to just let the popular culture steamroll over thousands of years of tradition, common sense, and the natural law, but I'll do

"The literature that volunteers distributed was intended to reinforce the campaign's message that the amendment is pro-marriage and children instead of anti-gay."'California should do more to encourage families to stay together,' reads the pamphlets illustrated with close-ups of heterosexual couples posed cheek-to-cheek."Frank Schubert, who is co-managing the Yes on 8 campaign, said the outreach e

What's worse is that I can't stop thinking the hand in this ad for the fast-food monolith's Brazilian division is attached to Ronald McDonald's body, thus ruining yet another memory from my childhood. Thanks a lot, McDonald's! [copyranter]

Many of those who intend to vote in favor of the discriminatory Proposition 8 in California, designed to overturn the California Supreme Court's decision affirming the right of same-sex couples to marry, are likely operating under certain false assumptions concerning both the nature of same-sex love as well as the nature of traditional religious prohibitions against any sexual activity outside the

This article unwittingly highlights a problem that all of us who oppose Proposition 8 in California will find disquieting."...there are signs McCain is winning over a group that has regarded him with suspicion on grounds including his past criticism of Religious Right leaders and his support for stem cell research."A nationwide poll of registered voters by the Pew Research Center from July 31 to A

The recall of ground beef at Whole Foods Market has shed a new spotlight on Nebraska Beef of Omaha, one of the country's largest meatpackers. Seven people in Massachusetts, from ages 3 to 60, were sickened by E. coli from beef bought at Whole Foods stores. The same strain has sickened 31 people in 12 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. The Whole Foods ground beef was among 1.2 million po

The reactionary proponents of hateful and exclusionary Proposition 8, that was specifically designed to overthrow the California Supreme Court's decision affirming the right of same-sex couples to marry within the state of California, are now unhappy with the wording used to describe that Proposition. Click this link for the full article."Proposition 8 supporters had argued that Brown's title, 'E

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I’ve been reading on various blogs where people leave comments preaching that everyone should avoid using credit–most recently today over on The Digerati Life and Five Cent Nickel.  I have also noticed several titles in the bookstores as well, such as “The Last Book on…You’ll Ever Need” or “The Only Book on…You’ll Ever have to Read”, &

"The Grossmont Union High School District went on record yesterday supporting a November initiative that would ban same-sex marriage in California.The board voted 4-0 to pass a resolution endorsing Proposition 8, which would amend the state Constitution to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman." (San Diego Tribune)This bigoted move by the school district has zero to do with education a

NO on 8-Equality California today received a significant contribution of $250,000 from Pacific Gas and Electric Company to help secure the freedom to marry for all Californians. PG&E is partnering with EQCA and the NO on 8 campaign to defeat Proposition 8, the November statewide ballot initiative that aims to treat same-gender couples differently by excluding them from marriage. PG&E's

I'm involved in a really interesting process today. Ever since I interviewed Mark Anderson from Andertoons, I've wanted a cartoon that expressed my company's unique selling proposition. Last Friday we started the process. First we chatted a little bit about...

“A spectre is haunting the Western world. The spectre of fear. Fear that the middle classes are losing out, and while their economies may still be growing, the rising tide no longer lifts the majority of boats.” - Jacon Funk Kirkegaard, Peterson Institute for International Economics So begins the Economist magazine’s latest online debate on the [...]

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Take a look at the Sales Proposition Chart from our recent Working Smarter series article "Four Simple Steps to Understanding Your Market". The chart is designed to help you both determine your product's unique selling proposition and communicate to others. "Unique Selling Proposition" sounds like a nice piece of marketing mumbo jumbo, but what does it mean to me, you ask? My answer is "A lot!" A

In this screencast I show you how to define a unique selling proposition for your company's product or service using a Selling Proposition Chart, a new template which SmartDraw 2008 users can download through our latest content pack (1.9 meg.) Download a free trial of SmartDraw here. Learn More If

It's almost too late already to fix what's broken in our electoral system before the November presidential election, but the debate rages over how best to address problems that have marred the last two. Is open source electronic voting the solution?

Even as the presidential elections draw ever nearer, debate rages about the technologies used to enable the voting process. It’s too late for any large systematic changes to be implemented for this year, said Matthew Zimmerman, senior staff attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. However, what should we use down the road? “Security is only [...]

Even as the presidential elections draw ever nearer, debate rages about the technologies used to enable the voting process. It’s too late for any large systematic changes to be implemented for this year, said Matthew Zimmerman, senior staff attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. However, what should we use down the road? “Security is only [...]

Vince Vaughn avoided becoming the subject of a sordid tabloid tell-all by turning down an invite to join two saucy sisters for a sex threesome. Redheads Liza and Suzi Graves attempted to woo the Wedding Crashers star[...] Read more!

EVP (Employee Value Proposition) - Basically it is the list of characteristics which an employee sees, "What they get from an employer in return to their performance and vice-versa". Below is a list... For more info on latest job openings and other career related information visit my site

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A great series of articles on how to write strong advertising copy. This article focuses on how to find and determine a way to quantify a hard to prove proposition. A+ article where the author breaks down the hard task of communicating not only your product or service, but the intangibles such as commitments to the customer.

A great series of articles on how to write strong advertising copy. This article focuses on how to find and determine a way to quantify a hard to prove proposition. A+ article where the author breaks down the hard task of communicating not only your product or service, but the intangibles such as commitments to the customer.

Yesterday, in one of the strangest marketing schemes in recorded history, soft drink enthusiasts Dr. Pepper offered everyone a free beverage if Guns N Roses could get off their asses and deliver there long awaited Chinese Democracy album by December 31st. Less than twenty-four hours later, the red-haired frontman has responded in well, vague, noncommital drivel

What is your unique selling proposition? Defining your USP can set you apart from others and virtually eliminate your competition. Read on to find out how to do this with your small business. More: continued here

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The official start of the 2008 Nascar season is just around the corner. This means new faces, new teams, and even a new name (the Sprint Cup). But it seems like the routine has changed. Throughout the years, new faces have come and gone, and Nascar has grown into a national spectacle with drivers from all around who have upped the level of competition like this series has never seen. However, this is a known fact. Nascar is no longer a southern hobby, it is a national sport. The news now is, its gone globald... a new term in the vocabulary of good old Nascar.The trend began last year with the arrival of F1 superstar and former Cart and Indy 500 champion Juan Pablo Montoya. His incursion into the world of Nascar began a little less spectacular than some expected, he finished 20th in t

Welcome may be a hit but that is purely due to the goodwill that Akshay Kumar has enjoyed in the year 2007. Aneez Bazmee’s previous movie No Entry was the biggest hit of 2005 and he decided to do an encore two years later by releasing this movie at the end of the year. Sadly, the movie has nothing new to offer, the humor though situational is insipid and the characterizations are pale. Story: What story? Anyway if you want me to narrate to you an excuse of a story..here it goes. Dr.Ghungroo(Paresh Rawal) who gets slapped around is looking for a bride for his nephew Rajiv(Akshay Kumar). At the same time, Uday Shetty(Nana Patekar) and Majnoobhai(Anil Kapoor) are looking for a prospective husband with a non-criminal background for their sister. Man meets woman (sorry I can’t say boy m

The other day, I heard from yet another convergence reseller about the woefully weak recruiting methods of so many convergence vendors.  Haven’t vendors figured out yet that resellers are bombarded by vendors wanting to recruit them as “partners”?  According to resellers that I talk with, there are very few vendors who have raised themselves above [...]

Editor's Note: This post should in no way infer any criticism, jealously, or a fits of semi-conscious delirium on the part of the author. Okay, maybe the last; but definitely not the first two.I have discussed this with Mrs. Euphrony, and she seems to be in agreement. So I throw out this modest proposition for Kat and Jimmy.Kat and Jimmy: We propose that we switch children for a week. This would not be anything trashy like ABC's Wife Swap, but more along the lines of Ultimate Survivor: Suburbia. We're proposing a simple exchange of children for seven days, and the odds seem to be in your favor. You get two for three and go back to man-to-man coverage, while we get three for two and step up to the zone defense."But why?", you ask. Think of it like a foreign exchange situation, where you are able to learn of different cultures through a total immersion experience.NAPS:Mrs. E and I understand that your children take naps. Even simultaneously. Our children take naps, as well. (Disclaime

Rio Grande Valley Politics has yet another examination of the allegations swirling around in the HD 40 race related to the legislation to authorize Proposition 15. Give it a read. Share This

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If someone asks you what kind of business you have, do you enter into a long and rambling explanation, or do you have a quick-fire, ten second pitch that succinctly describes your business and shows up its best points? And most importantly, does it have a USP? More: continued here

“Why should I choose you?” It’s the question in the minds of each prospect that talks with you. How do you differ from other real estate agents and why will that difference help your prospect buy or sell a home? This is what marketers call a Unique Selling Proposition (USP). Your USP should include: who your target audience is what you’ll do for them why that’s different from what others are offering why that solution matters to your target audience Your USP should be based on your strengths, passions, talents and skills. How does what you bring to the interaction help your target audience? If you decide to target investors and you have a 10 year background in financial services, mention that. If you’re a single mom and have been help single moms buy homes, mention that. If you offer a solid guarantee - such as if the home doesn’t sell in 90 days, you’ll buy it - mention that. For a USP to be successful, it must also address the key con