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You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 2008-04-01 10:57:03 Lately, as I stroll through the rain, I run across people that have lost that loving feeling for ActiveRain. I visited one profile yesterday that had signed up 6 months ago and since then has written 3 blogs and made 8 comments and left. Rich, my business partner on The Thornton Team, had a person comment on one of his blogs that I thought was a great blog and the guy made a negative comment about the post. When Rich went to check the guy out, he found that the guy has been in the Rain for almost 2 years and puts out 3 to five blogs. What is the point you ask? It is simple. A lot of people come into ActiveRain daily and they are all gung ho for getting started. A few of them push forward and become productive members in the Rain. A few of them struggle through and make it. Some of th
Dreamers - Power Quotes Series 2008-03-31 13:14:46 You know them. You have seen them. You might work with one of them. And for some of you, you might be one of them. You know the signs and you know the type of person. They are a DREAMER. God forbid they get too close to you, it might rub off.Well, I for one hope the do rub off. Because it is those dreamers that will take us to the next level. They are the ones that will be the new inventors. They are the ones that will be the next great artists. Encourage people to dream, to think big. For, if you do not, we will become a stagnant place to live. Hopefully this will have something in it to inspire you through the day. I have also added 2 videos for you to enjoy. And the pictures will take you away to a different world.
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Baseball highlights - version 3.30 2008-03-30 12:16:00 With the Japan series behind us and three spring training games left over for today, Major League Baseball is set for the "Real" Opening Day. And how fitting is it that opening day is held in the nations capital as the Washington Nationsls take on the Atlanta Braves. For many years it was tradition that the Cincinnati Reds got the distinction of opening day, but I think that this is a fitting opening for the nation. Tonight's game will be broadcast on ESPN at 8:05 EST. So many teams this year have changed the look of their stadiums that I could write an entire post just about that. Some teams will put on new uniforms this year for the first time. Some kids will step out onto a major league field for the first time in their young careers. Some teams will look at new players as teammates ins Read more:version
What does your picture say? 2008-03-29 14:01:35 I have been on ActiveRain going on 7 months now and I find it strange how many of the pictures that I see are the ones that were on here from the day that I started. It takes me back to a post that a good friend of mine wrote awhile back.
I was out the other day for a closing and I happened to pick up a business card from a Realtor that I knew and the picture looked nothing like her. 20 years ago maybe, but today not even close. The I saw a picture of a loan officer that I knew and talk about doctored. I guess photo shop did him good.
So, you ask what my point is? For the most, our blogs are public and are seen all over the place. I know for me, when I am out in public, I want to be recognized.
So, one ask, what is etiquette for posting a picture. I have to say, it is not for me to ga
Health Insurance: What is the right plan for you. 2008-03-28 21:42:49 One of the big topics in ActiveRain of late has been Health
Insurance, or maybe the lack of. Most of us in this industry are self employed and do not have avenues to affordable insurance. Well, look not further than Peoples Health Insurance
, LLC. They are headquartered in Clearwater Florida and offer free quotes, but unlike most companies that use this as a lead generation source, Peoples Health Insurance, LLC uses it to find you the best comprehensive rates available in your area.Request a short term health insurance quote today and get on the road to a better more secure life. You will be treated with great customer service and there is no obligation. They have many differentoption and can even help with Dental and Life. So, check out their website today.
Baseball - Opening Day 2008-03-28 11:25:30 This years opening day actually took place overseas in Japan and pitted the Oakland Athletics against the Boston Red Sox in a 2 game series that saw each team come away with a victory. With that being said, the Opening Day
game here in the United States will pit the Atlanta Braves against the Washington Nationals. How fitting to have America's team go up against the Nation's capital's team. Atlanta will be sending right hander Tim Hudson to the mound to square off against the former Atlanta Braves left hander Odalis Perez. Both pitchers are looking good and both teams are looking poised to come out with all guns a blazing. The game is set to show on ESPN at 8:05 EST. All I can say is "Play Ball!!!!!". vs About the Author If you are in the market t
Diversity - Power Quotes Series 2008-03-28 10:14:52 It has been said that diversity is the spice of life and I for one have to agree. Think how dull and boring it would be if everyone around you walked the same, talked the same, looked the same, smelled the same. I think that you get the picture. In today's society, diversity is more widely accepted than it was for our forefathers. In today's world, we are more free to be ourselves. With that said, some people do not accept diversity and are blinded by their own hatred. The best way to combat hatred is through love. I hope that you find one of these quotes that will give you insiration for the day and remember that the pictures are live and will take you to never never land. "It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse ra Read more:Diversity
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Get more results with ActionCoach 2008-03-27 20:26:56 When I got into this industry years ago, I had a mentor that took me under his wing and taught me everything that he knows. That philosophy is now brought forth by ActionCoach, They take it to the next level in their teachings. There coaches are not blinded by the industry and by too many years in the industry. ActionCoach's website gives you seven reasons why business owners want you to have a executive coach. My personal opinion is that it provides you with insight that you might over look and also gives you another point of action. Also, you get the added push just like a coach gives to a sports athlete.ActionCoach 14 points of culture will be the guide to your time with an ActionCoach coach. Your ActionCOACH will become your marketing manager, your sales director, your training co Read more:results
Discouraged - Power Quotes Series 2008-03-26 09:41:23 I have seen so many people in the past become so discouraged that they give up. It is really at that point that separate the winners from all others. When your back is against the wall and all you have left to do is fail, is the time for you to push forward. I have found in the past that even family and friends can be discouraging in getting difficult things done also. I hope that you find something in these quotes that will inspire you. Pictures are linked for you to be transported to another world. "Thousands of successful people did not achieve success on their first try, but they were not discouraged. They picked themselves up and went back at it with an even stronger, single minded tenacity to achieve their goal." Catherine Pulsifer, from Do Not Be Discouraged "Ediso Read more:Power Quotes
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Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr Rematch 2008-03-25 16:37:58 It looks like this rematch is about to become a bout. From everything that I see the fight will take place either September the 13th or September the 20th and it looks like it will air on HBO Pay-Per-View. This is being built up as one of the premier fights of 2008 and tickets will surely be sold out way in advance. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer has stated that he has reserved the 27,000-seat Home Depot Center, the outdoor home to the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer, for both September 13th and September 20th. He said other venues are also interested, including the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Either venue is sure to blow through ticket sales in a hurry. Originally there was talk of Oscar
De La Hoya having a match with Miguel Cotto, however, Promoter Bob Arum sa Read more:Floyd
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Decision - Power Quotes Series 2008-03-24 10:47:31 Each and every day, we are faced with making a decision. Some are as simple as getting out of bed of choosing what to have for breakfast and then some are very complex and can change our life forever or affect someones life around us. One of the constants about our industry is that this is a daily process that we have to make. No matter how big or small, in the end, it really does matter. I hope that you are able to find some inspiration in just one of these quotes. Also, if you are up for the game show "Let's Make a Deal", click the pictures to see what is behind door number 1 or door number 2. "Your life changes the moment you make a new, congruent, and committed decision." Anthony Robbins "Your decision to be, have and do something out of ordinary Read more:Power Quotes
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Baseball highlights - version 3.23 2008-03-23 11:59:57 This week, I would like to discuss something that really made me think about baseball and how some players view the game. Now, mind you, I am not a huge Red Sox fan, but after having lived in the Ft Myers Florida area for a few years, they kinda grow on ya.With that said, something transpired this week that I thought was awesome. For the first time in a long time, the players stood up for fellow staff members (or in this case, sat down). If you have yet to hear the story, here it is in a nut shell.MLB had agreed with the Red Sox that the team would be compensated for the trip to Japan and then found out that the coaches and staff would not. Now, the issue at hand is that the coaching staff and trainers does not make that much money like the players and for some, this money would double the Read more:version
Destiny - Power Quotes Series 2008-03-21 10:04:34 Destiny is not something to sit back and wait for, it is not a matter of chance, and it is not something that you sit on the counter and play with it later. No, it is made up of choices that we make in our lives daily and it is truly in our hands. It is up to you where your destiny takes you, so grab a hold and learn to drive, because you control your destiny. I hope that you find some inspiration in these quotes today. And as always, if you want to like to take an adventure, then click on the pictures. Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. William Jennings Bryan Take control of your own destiny. Wanda Hope Carter, from To Achieve Your Dreams Remember Your ABCs I don’t know what your destiny wil Read more:Destiny
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Who do you use for web hosting for your business? 2008-03-20 15:47:45 Lately, I have had a lot of small business owners ask that very question and I have to tell you there are a ton of them out there today. I would like to introduce you to Concentric Business Solutions. They were founded in 1997 and based out of San Jose California. Concentric Business Solutions offers Web Hosting , Domains & DNS, Email Hosting, GroupWare, Perimeter Email Protection, and Enterprise Solutions just to name with a 90 day guarantee. They are geared toward the small business owner so they understand the needs of this type of client well. Concentric Business Solutions also offers professional services such as Marketing Services, Technical Services, and Web Site Services. Concentric Business Solutions also has many different price plans to choose from, so if this i
Atlanta's F2 Tornado 2008-03-20 09:14:21 Last week, Atlanta
witnessed a F2 tornado that left our beautiful downtown in shambles. A friend of mine sent me some pictures that just sent chills up and down my spine. 7 years of living in Florida and dealing with the hurricanes sis not prepare me for the tornadoes or hail storms that we have seen here. The city has sustained over 100 million dollars in damage and is in the process of rebuilding. These pictures just show the power that a storm like this has. About the Author If you are in the market to purchase a home or even refinance an existing loan and you want a loan officer that will walk with you every step of the way, then contact Danny or Rich of the Thornton Team at Home America Mortgage today. We can have you pre-approval in as little as 4 hours. You can visit our website Read more:Tornado
Funnies Recap: version 3.20 2008-03-20 08:40:29 In today's times, we need to be able to laugh. I have found 7 different members that over the last week, they attempted that very thing. Some of these will just make you roll on the floor and laugh out loud. All of them are funny in there own way.I appreciate all the people that tag their post too as it makes it easier for me to find them. I am sure that there are a lot that I am missing. With that said, get started on reading these funnies and if they make you smile, tell the blogger. I am sure they want to know. Also, click on the picture to the left to take a ride through space and time to a new frontier. Elaine A. Cook-Bellingham Real Estate shares with us: This really is funny! PricelessJennifer Dahl - Mansfield TX Homes / Arlington TX Homes loosens things up on Friday with:TGIF Read more:Funnies
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Stress Management 2008-03-19 16:27:54 Yesterday, I received an email from my former Regional Vice President with the old mortgage company that I use to work for. He is a great guy. He mentored me while I was in Florida and when I decided to come back to Atlanta, he supported my move. I really hated leaving him when I move back to Georgia, but this was not part of his territory. Anyways, back to the point. He sent me this and I knew after reading it, I had to share it with all my friends here in ActiveRain. It is really remarkable. A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, Read more:Management
Baseballs on Steroids (today's funny) 2008-03-19 13:50:22 It never fails that there is one player in every group that thinks that he has to have the upper hand. Problem is, at what cost did that upper hand come at. Today I received a YouTube video from my good friend Linda Futral from ActiveRain. After I saw the video, I new that I just had to share it will all my friends here. About the Author If you are in the market to purchase a home or even refinance an existing loan and you want a loan officer that will walk with you every step of the way, then contact Danny or Rich of the Thornton Team at Home America Mortgage today. We can have you pre-approval in as little as 4 hours. You can visit our website or send an email to thorntonteam@homeamericamortgage.com or call us @ 770-998-1964. Read more:Steroids
Introducing American Home Craft, Inc 2008-03-19 12:00:26 American Home Craft
, INC has been doing business in California for 27+ years and has built an impeccable reputation along the way. They consistently rank high on Qualified Remodeler's annual Top 500 Remodelers List. American Home Craft's products and processes meet some of the highest standards for environmental friendliness. The different products that American Home Craft offers are entry doors and windows, kitchen countertops and cabinets, lifetime exteriors such as vinyl siding and texture coatings. They are green friendly and use products that help in the reducing of consumption of energy. Also, American Home Craft offers financing and it is available for you to apply online. American Home Craft also is a motivated employer in California and if you are in the maket for a rewa Read more:American
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Drive - Power Quotes Series 2008-03-19 09:41:17 On Friday, I tol everyone that I would reveal the three "D"s that rule my life. On Friday, we looked at Determination. On Monday, it was Desire. Today completes the package with it being about Drive. When I was a sale manager for a large mortgage company, I use to teach this as what was needed to obtain success. Without these three in your life and in your career, you are sure to fall short or even reach failure. With that said, your life and your career are not about falling short nor are they about failure. You are here because you are a winner. Winners never quit because they possess DETERMINATION, DESIRE, AND DRIVE. Hopefully, there is one quote from below that can bring some inspiration or motivation to your day. And as always, the pictures are hyperlinked to transport you t Read more:Power Quotes
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Blogging for AmFAR 2008-03-18 21:47:55 My good friend Amanda Hall wrote a post called "If you can't write a check write a blog! Blog for a Cause!" and it truly inspired me to do this post. I am hoping that this will help to inspire more people to get off their behinds and learn more about a disease that does not care what race or gender that you are: Aids. Prior to me moving to Atlanta, I use to give to charities as much as I could without breaking the bank. Since coming back here, I have not been as fortunate to give as I was then. With that said, I still hold this charity near and dear. I have lost friends and family to AIDS. AmFAR
was founded in 1985 with the goal to rid the world of the deadly disease that has killed men, women, and children. This is a disease that is not specific to a gender, to a race, or even to sexua Read more:Blogging
Never Alone on ActiveRain 2008-04-04 00:03:00 This is my 400th post and I wanted to make something special out of it. The first thing is, you can play this song as we go along. I truly think that it is quite fitting for this post. When I started out on this road 7+ months ago, I knew nothing about ActiveRain, social networks, blogging, or much less how to right code like I do now. I owe all of those things to ActiveRain and the community and support staff here. When I started, I would have laughed at you if you told me that in 7 months I would have 105 people that subscribe to my blog. I would have laughed even more at you if you had of told me that I would have gotten over 7,000+ comments or left well over 5500 comments myself. Not to mention I would ask you for a sip of what you are drinking, maybe it is a mojito or a mint julet, I
Is your home Blindless? 2008-04-03 16:49:20 Have you ever walked into a home and noticed that the blinds were ragged, worn out, or just non existent? Are you a stager and you want to help your customers get the best they can? Or, are you a Realtor and selling your customer one of these homes? Well, your fears are over. It is so simple now. All you have to do is look up blindcentralonline.com and you are on the way to correcting the issues.Since 1986, BlindCentralOnline.com began as a shop-at-home retailer, selling custom and vertical blinds. In 2oo1 they opened their first showroom, and in 2003, they began offering the same merchandise on-line as in the store. They soon became the one-stop discount custom blind provider. Now, BlindCentralOnline.com offers a complete line of blinds, sheers, shades, panels, and woven wood for your win
Funnies Recap: version 4.3 2008-04-03 11:20:09 I know that I did not do this last week and I apologize as I know that some of you look forward to this post. So, I thought that I would make sure that I revisited it today. I have to thank Rich Dansereau though as he constantly is sending me blogs that he reads that fit into this. I also want to thank Brande Bradford for the slight nudge that she gave me last week in reference to this post. So, lets get started.CHRISTINA WILLIAMS helps diagnosis us withDo you have BLOGOHOLISM?Dorene Shirley eases the Tuesday pain withA Few Golf Jokes to Ease into a Hectic Tuesday...Lissa Uder fends off theEvil Mutant Attack SquirrelPam Mabe helps withMedical Test - Just for funDanny Thornton tells about the Policemen - today's funnyRobert Machado talks aboutCity Workers Putting in a Hard Days WorkBrigita Read more:Funnies
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Sports Picks 2008-04-03 09:46:57 I know that a lot of people love football and baseball. And with baseball going on right now, how would you like free baseball picks from AddictSports
.com, the Addict Baseball and Football Forum. With thousands of post in many different categories, there is tons for the sports lovers to read. They cover from the real sports playing field to the world of fantasy baseball.
Power QuoteS Series - March Recap 2008-04-02 15:37:12 This normally comes out the last day of each month, but that was a hectic day for me. As for this whole week, it has been that; one big blur. Fortunately I got back on track with the important stuff like blogging in the rain. Last month there were some pretty good post put out in this series and as always, I like to put together a blog so that you can bookmark just the one and have them all handy. I want to thank all the readers of this series as it is you that keeps me doing them. Confidence - Power Quotes SeriesCourage - Power Quotes SeriesComfort Zone - Power Quotes SeriesCustomer Service - Power Quote SeriesCommon Sense - Power Quotes SeriesDetermination - Power Quotes SeriesDesire - Power Quotes SeriesDrive - Power Quotes SeriesDestiny - Power Quotes SeriesDecision - Power Quotes Seri Read more:March
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