By Selena Maranjian
We're all looking for stocks that will double for us, and then double again and again -- aren't we? Well, here's another thing you might look for: a dividend that doubles and doubles. Even better, the doubling dividend might actually be easier to find since it's contingent on a company's operations and not the whims of the market.
Find dividends that will double regularly
A good place to start looking for dividends that are likely to double is at companies with superior past rates of dividend growth. These companies already have a tradition of returning cash to shareholders. And if the underlying companies are in good shape, then that tradition is likely to continue.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ladder of Success
By Jewel Diamond Taylor
The higher you climb up the ladder of success...
the more you are exposed to the playa haters and critics.
This is one reason why some people procrastinate,
suppress their talents and dreams or sabotage their
own success.
In my own hindsight, I can see where, in
my past, I put on the brakes, slowed down my progress
and hid my light under a bushel because of fear, low
self-esteem and the arrows of criticism.
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The higher you climb up the ladder of success...
the more you are exposed to the playa haters and critics.
This is one reason why some people procrastinate,
suppress their talents and dreams or sabotage their
own success.
In my own hindsight, I can see where, in
my past, I put on the brakes, slowed down my progress
and hid my light under a bushel because of fear, low
self-esteem and the arrows of criticism.
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5 Proven Steps To Easily Master The Art Of The Interview And Get The Bartending Job Of Your Dreams!
By Jeremy Sherk
Your mouth is dry, your palms are sweaty, your heart is beating so fast it feels like it is going to pop out of your chest!
Sound familiar?
For most people, interviews are uncomfortable. The mere thought of them causes anxiety and nervousness... and this is the last impression you want to give a bar manager during an interview!
The competition is fierce in this industry, so why do you always "bomb" during your interviews?
You probably walk out of them and after the fact think of all the things you could of said, how you could of answered certain questions, but this does not matter, its how you perform during the interview that gets you the job.
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Your mouth is dry, your palms are sweaty, your heart is beating so fast it feels like it is going to pop out of your chest!
Sound familiar?
For most people, interviews are uncomfortable. The mere thought of them causes anxiety and nervousness... and this is the last impression you want to give a bar manager during an interview!
The competition is fierce in this industry, so why do you always "bomb" during your interviews?
You probably walk out of them and after the fact think of all the things you could of said, how you could of answered certain questions, but this does not matter, its how you perform during the interview that gets you the job.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Knowledge is Power
From http://www.millionaireinside.com/
Part of being an empowered person is having intimate knowledge and awareness of yourself as an individual, including your strengths, talents, weaknesses, capabilities and limitations.
How well do you know yourself?
You’d be surprised how many people don’t know themselves at all! If you’ve spent the majority of your time focusing on the people around you, you may not have a clear self-image, which can lead to feelings of inner disconnection and disempowerment.
On the other hand, when you know yourself well you are empowered in that knowledge. You feel confident, self-assured, centered and strong, which enables you to live purposely and make more beneficial decisions.
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Part of being an empowered person is having intimate knowledge and awareness of yourself as an individual, including your strengths, talents, weaknesses, capabilities and limitations.
How well do you know yourself?
You’d be surprised how many people don’t know themselves at all! If you’ve spent the majority of your time focusing on the people around you, you may not have a clear self-image, which can lead to feelings of inner disconnection and disempowerment.
On the other hand, when you know yourself well you are empowered in that knowledge. You feel confident, self-assured, centered and strong, which enables you to live purposely and make more beneficial decisions.
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Stop Mistreating Your Money
By Dayana Yochim
The physical trappings of personal finances have become nearly as quaint as the abacus. (It can't be long before you'll start seeing listings like this on eBay: "For Sale: Half-used box of original circa 1998 unused checks! (checkbook cover included).")
Still, despite the advances in modern money management -- online bill payment, automatic transfers, e-alerts, and that thing on the counter at McDonald's that takes your money when you wave your wallet in its general vicinity -- I still have no clue how I spent last Thursday's $100 ATM withdrawal.
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The physical trappings of personal finances have become nearly as quaint as the abacus. (It can't be long before you'll start seeing listings like this on eBay: "For Sale: Half-used box of original circa 1998 unused checks! (checkbook cover included).")
Still, despite the advances in modern money management -- online bill payment, automatic transfers, e-alerts, and that thing on the counter at McDonald's that takes your money when you wave your wallet in its general vicinity -- I still have no clue how I spent last Thursday's $100 ATM withdrawal.
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How To Become A Bartender - How One Student Doubled His Income In Just 6 Weeks
By B.J. Williams
I have been in the restaurant and bar business for over 12 years. The question I am asked the most, by a landslide, is "how do I become a bartender?" I have been asked this question by people already in the restaurant business and people with no experience just looking to make some extra money.
I give them all the same answer, "Decide that you want to become a bartender and resolve yourself to doing it."
Becoming a bartender is just a matter of convincing a bar manager that you would be good at the job. Some people have advocated that this requires lying your way into a job.
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I have been in the restaurant and bar business for over 12 years. The question I am asked the most, by a landslide, is "how do I become a bartender?" I have been asked this question by people already in the restaurant business and people with no experience just looking to make some extra money.
I give them all the same answer, "Decide that you want to become a bartender and resolve yourself to doing it."
Becoming a bartender is just a matter of convincing a bar manager that you would be good at the job. Some people have advocated that this requires lying your way into a job.
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Monday, April 28, 2008
Secrets to Success for Business Owners
By Jewel Diamond Taylor
Your key focus should be to:
Your key focus should be to:
1. improve cash flow
2. control costs
3. serve your customers with quality, promptness and honesty
4. cover your assets with insurance
5. reduce your taxes
6. hire, train and develop good employees
7. sustain your business with great marketing strategies
8. take care of your health
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The Best Stocks in a Panicking Market
By John Reeves
The market is a dangerous place right now. When a top-five investment bank goes from "we don't see any pressure on our liquidity" to agreeing to sell out at less than 3% of book value in a few short days, you know times are rough.
And in rough times, it's easy to be both fearful and greedy. The best opportunities arise during a panic, but the wrong stock during a bear market can cause the value of your investments to plummet.
In times like these, one kind of investment is better than any other. It allows you to find the best opportunities in the market without worrying nearly as much about making a big mistake.
I'm talking about shares of companies run by brilliant investors -- exemplified, of course, by Berkshire Hathaway, the company managed by legendary value investor Warren Buffett.
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The market is a dangerous place right now. When a top-five investment bank goes from "we don't see any pressure on our liquidity" to agreeing to sell out at less than 3% of book value in a few short days, you know times are rough.
And in rough times, it's easy to be both fearful and greedy. The best opportunities arise during a panic, but the wrong stock during a bear market can cause the value of your investments to plummet.
In times like these, one kind of investment is better than any other. It allows you to find the best opportunities in the market without worrying nearly as much about making a big mistake.
I'm talking about shares of companies run by brilliant investors -- exemplified, of course, by Berkshire Hathaway, the company managed by legendary value investor Warren Buffett.
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Fruit beer, redefined: Brewmasters bring sophistication to underappreciated style.
By Zak Stambor
For those who dismiss fruit beers as the love child of beer and wine coolers, it's time to look again.Fruit is creeping into nearly every style of beer, from barley wines to bourbon-aged stouts.
And a slew of breweries also are revisiting traditional fruit beer styles, such as framboise and kriek, Belgian-style lambics that are fermented with raspberries and sour cherries, respectively.
The reason, said Bryan Selders, Milton, Del.-based Dogfish Head lead brewer, is that brewers "like experimenting with exciting flavors"--and fruit's sweet and sour flavors can highlight almost any beer style.
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For those who dismiss fruit beers as the love child of beer and wine coolers, it's time to look again.Fruit is creeping into nearly every style of beer, from barley wines to bourbon-aged stouts.
And a slew of breweries also are revisiting traditional fruit beer styles, such as framboise and kriek, Belgian-style lambics that are fermented with raspberries and sour cherries, respectively.
The reason, said Bryan Selders, Milton, Del.-based Dogfish Head lead brewer, is that brewers "like experimenting with exciting flavors"--and fruit's sweet and sour flavors can highlight almost any beer style.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
One of This Year's Best Investing Opportunities
By John Reeves
The bad news for investors has been pretty relentless thus far in 2008. The bursting of the housing bubble and the resulting credit crunch led to steep declines in the overall market in January.
Then there were additional worries about such issues as emerging markets, stagflation, and the bond insurers. And recently we've witnessed the panic associated with the Bear Stearns debacle.
It hasn't been all bad for investors, fortunately. Extreme volatility presents excellent buying opportunities for long-term investors. The decline in equity markets has also led to the opening up of some of the finest value-oriented mutual funds in the world.
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The bad news for investors has been pretty relentless thus far in 2008. The bursting of the housing bubble and the resulting credit crunch led to steep declines in the overall market in January.
Then there were additional worries about such issues as emerging markets, stagflation, and the bond insurers. And recently we've witnessed the panic associated with the Bear Stearns debacle.
It hasn't been all bad for investors, fortunately. Extreme volatility presents excellent buying opportunities for long-term investors. The decline in equity markets has also led to the opening up of some of the finest value-oriented mutual funds in the world.
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Are you teachable?
By Jewel Diamond Taylor
One of the greatest lessons I've learned about success is to remain teachable. My business grew from the negative and the positive feedback from customers. Remembering words of wisdom from my elders that I didn't listen to --- taught me in later years the importance of being teachable.
I can recall people speaking into my life telling me that I was qualified and destined to accomplish certain things, but my fear wouldn't allow me to believe it. When other people hold up a mirror for you to see your strengths and your flaws, it can be painful but it is also an opportunity for growth.
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One of the greatest lessons I've learned about success is to remain teachable. My business grew from the negative and the positive feedback from customers. Remembering words of wisdom from my elders that I didn't listen to --- taught me in later years the importance of being teachable.
I can recall people speaking into my life telling me that I was qualified and destined to accomplish certain things, but my fear wouldn't allow me to believe it. When other people hold up a mirror for you to see your strengths and your flaws, it can be painful but it is also an opportunity for growth.
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Party planners' quick-and-dirty tips
By Monica Corcoran
EVERY dinner party has its potholes. Soufflés topple, wine runs dry, a guest turns out to be all sharp elbows. Jeffrey Best and Bryan Rabin have seen it all -- and then some. They are two of L.A.'s top party planners, each with a distinctive style.
Best, who specializes in Hollywood fetes, finessed the recent black-tie Art of Elysium event and this year's high-octane Oscar party thrown by Madonna and Demi Moore. Rabin, who recently went solo with a new production company, puts on wilder shindigs, including recent parties for Stella McCartney and Teen Vogue.
The challenge? Face-off on dilemmas that could dent a dinner party for eight. With some luck, they won't all happen on the same night.
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EVERY dinner party has its potholes. Soufflés topple, wine runs dry, a guest turns out to be all sharp elbows. Jeffrey Best and Bryan Rabin have seen it all -- and then some. They are two of L.A.'s top party planners, each with a distinctive style.
Best, who specializes in Hollywood fetes, finessed the recent black-tie Art of Elysium event and this year's high-octane Oscar party thrown by Madonna and Demi Moore. Rabin, who recently went solo with a new production company, puts on wilder shindigs, including recent parties for Stella McCartney and Teen Vogue.
The challenge? Face-off on dilemmas that could dent a dinner party for eight. With some luck, they won't all happen on the same night.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Where to Find Your Wealth
From http://www.millionaireinside.com/
Have you ever wondered how much time and energy you have expended chasing after money?
If you include all the times you’ve thought about it, worried about it, cried about it, panicked about it; not to mention all the times you’ve spent it unwisely, begged the universe for more of it, and even did unpleasant things to obtain it - it would probably add up to a few years’ worth of intense work.
But what if there was an easier way? What if you didn’t have to chase after money at all and it would instead come directly to you?
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Have you ever wondered how much time and energy you have expended chasing after money?
If you include all the times you’ve thought about it, worried about it, cried about it, panicked about it; not to mention all the times you’ve spent it unwisely, begged the universe for more of it, and even did unpleasant things to obtain it - it would probably add up to a few years’ worth of intense work.
But what if there was an easier way? What if you didn’t have to chase after money at all and it would instead come directly to you?
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Five Ways to Save Gas Money
by Stacy Rapacon
It seems every day, gas pump prices hit another record high. The latest record national average for regular unleaded, as of April 9, was $3.34 per gallon, up 20% (or 55 cents) over the past year.
Prices are expected to top the $4 mark this summer. But don't let $80.00 fill-ups pump the fun out of your warm, sunny days. Here are five ways to score solid savings when you pull into the service station.
1. Find the Lowest Gas Prices
Search GasBuddy.com or GasPriceWatch.com by zip code or city and state to get the lowest prices in your area.
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It seems every day, gas pump prices hit another record high. The latest record national average for regular unleaded, as of April 9, was $3.34 per gallon, up 20% (or 55 cents) over the past year.
Prices are expected to top the $4 mark this summer. But don't let $80.00 fill-ups pump the fun out of your warm, sunny days. Here are five ways to score solid savings when you pull into the service station.
1. Find the Lowest Gas Prices
Search GasBuddy.com or GasPriceWatch.com by zip code or city and state to get the lowest prices in your area.
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Putting a Little Thought Into Your Garnishes
By ERIC FELTEN
Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus school of architecture, would not like most cocktails these days. He was always railing against “florid aestheticism” used to conceal “the verities of structure under a welter of heterogeneous ornament.”
In other words, he was anti-garnish. A new school of high-end bartending embraces this Bauhaus asceticism. Jackson Cannon, who mixes drinks at Boston’s Eastern Standard, isn’t opposed to garnish if the trimming can make a case for why it should be in the glass.
But absent a compelling reason to embellish, the glass goes unadorned. Mr. Cannon notes that when his bartender friends get together to test new recipes on one another, they rarely add garnish, seeing it as a distraction….read full article
Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus school of architecture, would not like most cocktails these days. He was always railing against “florid aestheticism” used to conceal “the verities of structure under a welter of heterogeneous ornament.”
In other words, he was anti-garnish. A new school of high-end bartending embraces this Bauhaus asceticism. Jackson Cannon, who mixes drinks at Boston’s Eastern Standard, isn’t opposed to garnish if the trimming can make a case for why it should be in the glass.
But absent a compelling reason to embellish, the glass goes unadorned. Mr. Cannon notes that when his bartender friends get together to test new recipes on one another, they rarely add garnish, seeing it as a distraction….read full article
Saturday, April 19, 2008
How to Tell Difficult Truths So People Thank You
By Dr. Joseph Mercola
There is probably something on your mind right now that you feel you need to share with someone important in your life. This truth, and whether or not you choose to share it, is actively playing a role in shaping your life.
This is why it is so important to learn to speak the truth. Yet, most people don’t want to do it in a way that hurts other people and stirs up trouble. This is not an easy task. As it says on my homepage, all truth goes through three stages:
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There is probably something on your mind right now that you feel you need to share with someone important in your life. This truth, and whether or not you choose to share it, is actively playing a role in shaping your life.
This is why it is so important to learn to speak the truth. Yet, most people don’t want to do it in a way that hurts other people and stirs up trouble. This is not an easy task. As it says on my homepage, all truth goes through three stages:
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
The Art of Balance
By Jewel Diamond Taylor
Are you trying to do too much? When you try to do it all --- you will fall. Learning how to let go, say "no" and prioritize your tasks is important to your sanity, health and productivity. Your time needs to be smartly divided for; work, sleep, recreation, family, personal and spiritual development, solitude, creativity and helping others.
Your life needs balance if you hear yourself saying... Sometimes I feel as though I've lost sight of who I am and why I chose this job/career. No matter what I do, it seems that often every minute of every day is always scheduled for something.
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Are you trying to do too much? When you try to do it all --- you will fall. Learning how to let go, say "no" and prioritize your tasks is important to your sanity, health and productivity. Your time needs to be smartly divided for; work, sleep, recreation, family, personal and spiritual development, solitude, creativity and helping others.
Your life needs balance if you hear yourself saying... Sometimes I feel as though I've lost sight of who I am and why I chose this job/career. No matter what I do, it seems that often every minute of every day is always scheduled for something.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
How to Climb the Management Ladder in the Bartending Job?
by Omar Gustavsen
So you have started with bartending job, but now you want to scale the height of the management position! It is not easy to acquire the position of a manager in the bar tending job. And even more difficult is to consistently perform as a good bartending manager.
Like any other field, managing a business requires certain levels of skills that one is not born with. Even years experience in the bar tending job can throw you into soup when you start as a manager in this field for the first time.
When you enter a management position for the first time you may find difficulties with multitude of issues ranging from legal troubles faced by the establishment, inventory control, or revenue analysis and many more.
One thing that will come to your great help when you are assuming the role of a manager from a bartender for the first time is to read as many materials relating to beverage management as possible.
It will provide you insight about the theoretical aspects of bar management and key concepts used in the industry.
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So you have started with bartending job, but now you want to scale the height of the management position! It is not easy to acquire the position of a manager in the bar tending job. And even more difficult is to consistently perform as a good bartending manager.
Like any other field, managing a business requires certain levels of skills that one is not born with. Even years experience in the bar tending job can throw you into soup when you start as a manager in this field for the first time.
When you enter a management position for the first time you may find difficulties with multitude of issues ranging from legal troubles faced by the establishment, inventory control, or revenue analysis and many more.
One thing that will come to your great help when you are assuming the role of a manager from a bartender for the first time is to read as many materials relating to beverage management as possible.
It will provide you insight about the theoretical aspects of bar management and key concepts used in the industry.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
How to Find the Stocks That Will Make You Rich
By Tim Hanson
As measured by my returns over the past three months, I'm a terrible investor. And as measured by their play over the last 15 minutes of Sunday's game against Stephen Curry, three referees, and an arena of Davidson fans, my beloved Georgetown Hoyas are a terrible basketball team.
But three months of investing matter even less than 15 minutes of basketball. In truth, the Hoyas had a strong year this year, three great years before that, and they have Greg Monroe, the nation's top high school player, ready to suit up next year.
John Thompson III is building a program for the long term. As for my investments, I'm building a portfolio for the long term, and current volatility is giving me the opportunity to buy shares of some outrageously cheap stocks
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As measured by my returns over the past three months, I'm a terrible investor. And as measured by their play over the last 15 minutes of Sunday's game against Stephen Curry, three referees, and an arena of Davidson fans, my beloved Georgetown Hoyas are a terrible basketball team.
But three months of investing matter even less than 15 minutes of basketball. In truth, the Hoyas had a strong year this year, three great years before that, and they have Greg Monroe, the nation's top high school player, ready to suit up next year.
John Thompson III is building a program for the long term. As for my investments, I'm building a portfolio for the long term, and current volatility is giving me the opportunity to buy shares of some outrageously cheap stocks
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Monday, April 14, 2008
This is a brand new day...
~ Daily Affirmation written by Jewel Diamond Taylor
The past has passed. This day is a gift, a day I have never seen before.
I am breathing in new health, gratitude, peace and love. I have the tenacity to solve my challenges and create my goals.
I feel worthy of receiving respect, peace, love and the abundant life. I am not in this world alone. I know other people around me have their own pain, dreams, emotional issues, values and personal rights.
I'm learning to interact and serve others with respect, integrity and compassion. I follow through on what I start. I am worthy, loving and capable of achieving my personal definition of success.
I am strong and know what I want and what I am willing to work for. My worth is not
defined by marital status, age, race, religion, job, gender, body image, income, address, car or accomplishments.
This is a brand new day to live without apology and to live with gratitude, courage, hope, love, discernment and faith. I am growing each day with inner strength to overcome the challenges of life.
I'm learning everyday to forgive myself and draw emotional boundaries around those who have hurt me as I release my anger and forgive them. I am taking better care of myself.
When I experience the "joy stealers" of depression, guilt, low self-esteem, clutter, fear, doubt, temptation or procrastination ... I am willing to recognize and resolve my unhealthy patterns.
I'm learning that all relationships are teachers. I am developing wise judgment and
boundaries to know which people in my life are the lifters and which ones are the leaners. I am using my time, talent and treasures in better ways because I realize that each day is a gift.
Today I am focused on my goals and priorities because I am learning how to keep the main thing...THE MAIN THING! I choose to live on higher ground and not drown in the sea of negativity, self-pity and unfulfillment.
My life is growing in a positive new direction. I am feel worthy, ready and open to receive "unusual blessings." I am too blessed to be stressed. I see and feel something new in myself
and in those around me.
My possibilities and potential for success are unlimited. I am discovering the truth that sets me free to be more whole, relaxed, trusting, active and optimistic. I am always in the right place at the right time with the right outlook.
My very presence impacts others in a positive way. I am attracting into my life people and circumstances to take my life to the next level of awareness and abundance.
Those things that use to tempt and tear me apart, no longer hold so much power over me because I am learning each day how to stay in the light of God's power, peace, protection, provision and a positive state of mind.
This is a brand new day and I will be glad in it. Yes, there will be issues out of my control and yet opportunities to grow in my faith and courage. No matter what challenges or changes I must face today, this is the day the Lord has made.
I am still here and there is nothing that is going to happen today that my God and I together can't handle. I will do my best to reduce my stress and until further notice...God is in charge.
Prescription from the Self-esteem Dr. Jewel Diamond Taylor
Healing and transformation requires: time, patience, reinforcement, commitment and repetition of good habits. To achieve results, print and read this affirmation 3 times a day.
The past has passed. This day is a gift, a day I have never seen before.
I am breathing in new health, gratitude, peace and love. I have the tenacity to solve my challenges and create my goals.
I feel worthy of receiving respect, peace, love and the abundant life. I am not in this world alone. I know other people around me have their own pain, dreams, emotional issues, values and personal rights.
I'm learning to interact and serve others with respect, integrity and compassion. I follow through on what I start. I am worthy, loving and capable of achieving my personal definition of success.
I am strong and know what I want and what I am willing to work for. My worth is not
defined by marital status, age, race, religion, job, gender, body image, income, address, car or accomplishments.
This is a brand new day to live without apology and to live with gratitude, courage, hope, love, discernment and faith. I am growing each day with inner strength to overcome the challenges of life.
I'm learning everyday to forgive myself and draw emotional boundaries around those who have hurt me as I release my anger and forgive them. I am taking better care of myself.
When I experience the "joy stealers" of depression, guilt, low self-esteem, clutter, fear, doubt, temptation or procrastination ... I am willing to recognize and resolve my unhealthy patterns.
I'm learning that all relationships are teachers. I am developing wise judgment and
boundaries to know which people in my life are the lifters and which ones are the leaners. I am using my time, talent and treasures in better ways because I realize that each day is a gift.
Today I am focused on my goals and priorities because I am learning how to keep the main thing...THE MAIN THING! I choose to live on higher ground and not drown in the sea of negativity, self-pity and unfulfillment.
My life is growing in a positive new direction. I am feel worthy, ready and open to receive "unusual blessings." I am too blessed to be stressed. I see and feel something new in myself
and in those around me.
My possibilities and potential for success are unlimited. I am discovering the truth that sets me free to be more whole, relaxed, trusting, active and optimistic. I am always in the right place at the right time with the right outlook.
My very presence impacts others in a positive way. I am attracting into my life people and circumstances to take my life to the next level of awareness and abundance.
Those things that use to tempt and tear me apart, no longer hold so much power over me because I am learning each day how to stay in the light of God's power, peace, protection, provision and a positive state of mind.
This is a brand new day and I will be glad in it. Yes, there will be issues out of my control and yet opportunities to grow in my faith and courage. No matter what challenges or changes I must face today, this is the day the Lord has made.
I am still here and there is nothing that is going to happen today that my God and I together can't handle. I will do my best to reduce my stress and until further notice...God is in charge.
Prescription from the Self-esteem Dr. Jewel Diamond Taylor
Healing and transformation requires: time, patience, reinforcement, commitment and repetition of good habits. To achieve results, print and read this affirmation 3 times a day.
How to Find the Stocks That Will Make You Rich
By Tim Hanson
As measured by my returns over the past three months, I'm a terrible investor. And as measured by their play over the last 15 minutes of Sunday's game against Stephen Curry, three referees, and an arena of Davidson fans, my beloved Georgetown Hoyas are a terrible basketball team.
But three months of investing matter even less than 15 minutes of basketball. In truth, the Hoyas had a strong year this year, three great years before that, and they have Greg Monroe, the nation's top high school player, ready to suit up next year. John Thompson III is building a program for the long term.
As for my investments, I'm building a portfolio for the long term, and current volatility is giving me the opportunity to buy shares of some outrageously cheap stocks.
Click Here to Continue Reading "How to Find the Stocks That Will Make You Rich"
As measured by my returns over the past three months, I'm a terrible investor. And as measured by their play over the last 15 minutes of Sunday's game against Stephen Curry, three referees, and an arena of Davidson fans, my beloved Georgetown Hoyas are a terrible basketball team.
But three months of investing matter even less than 15 minutes of basketball. In truth, the Hoyas had a strong year this year, three great years before that, and they have Greg Monroe, the nation's top high school player, ready to suit up next year. John Thompson III is building a program for the long term.
As for my investments, I'm building a portfolio for the long term, and current volatility is giving me the opportunity to buy shares of some outrageously cheap stocks.
Click Here to Continue Reading "How to Find the Stocks That Will Make You Rich"
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Ratafia liqueur makes the most of fresh citrus
By Corie Brown
In Southwest France, ratafia is brandy infused with fruit and spice. But that doesn't mean you can't make a version using vodka. Lou Amdur, owner of the wine bar Lou on Vine, sits back on his heels as he peers into the recesses of a low kitchen cupboard.
Bottles clink against each other as he rummages in the dark. Finally standing up, he sets an unlabeled bottle on the kitchen counter. "Ratafia," he says.The opaque elixir before us has the questionable, slightly brownish hue of oxidized dessert wine.
Then Amdur pours a splash into a juice glass, releasing inviting citrus aromas. We take sips. Tart orange and clove flavors infuse the earthy warmth of brandy in a drink dancing with fresh fruit.
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In Southwest France, ratafia is brandy infused with fruit and spice. But that doesn't mean you can't make a version using vodka. Lou Amdur, owner of the wine bar Lou on Vine, sits back on his heels as he peers into the recesses of a low kitchen cupboard.
Bottles clink against each other as he rummages in the dark. Finally standing up, he sets an unlabeled bottle on the kitchen counter. "Ratafia," he says.The opaque elixir before us has the questionable, slightly brownish hue of oxidized dessert wine.
Then Amdur pours a splash into a juice glass, releasing inviting citrus aromas. We take sips. Tart orange and clove flavors infuse the earthy warmth of brandy in a drink dancing with fresh fruit.
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6 Simple Strategies to Stay Happy
By Dr. Joseph Mercola
Abraham Lincoln once said that most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be, and I couldn’t agree more. Yet, for millions of people, happiness is as evasive as the proverbial white rabbit, and try as they may, they cannot get their hands on it.
The reason for this is not because there is a conspiracy to keep you from contentment; it’s because you’re looking in the wrong place.Many people, and perhaps you fall into this group, search for happiness from external sources.
You may feel you need to find your soul mate, make more money, or become a size 2 before you can be happy. Yet, all of these external factors will not bring you happiness, because true happiness only comes from within.
And the sooner you realize that you CAN be happy, right now and under your current life circumstances, as Lincoln said if you make up your mind to be, the sooner you will realize that joy exists all around you.
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Abraham Lincoln once said that most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be, and I couldn’t agree more. Yet, for millions of people, happiness is as evasive as the proverbial white rabbit, and try as they may, they cannot get their hands on it.
The reason for this is not because there is a conspiracy to keep you from contentment; it’s because you’re looking in the wrong place.Many people, and perhaps you fall into this group, search for happiness from external sources.
You may feel you need to find your soul mate, make more money, or become a size 2 before you can be happy. Yet, all of these external factors will not bring you happiness, because true happiness only comes from within.
And the sooner you realize that you CAN be happy, right now and under your current life circumstances, as Lincoln said if you make up your mind to be, the sooner you will realize that joy exists all around you.
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The World's Easiest Retirement Plan
By Chuck Saletta
One day, your money will be working for you, instead of you working for it. Yes, that's right: retirement. And when that day comes, your savings will need to cover your total costs of living, pace inflation, and take care of any surviving dependents if you die prematurely.
That much is obvious. Beyond that things get fuzzy. How much will you need? How should it be allocated? What financial vehicles are best? The questions go on and on.
A little information is dangerous
It's easy to drown in the torrent of information and opinions. In fact, it's tempting to just give up and trust in fate. After all, retirement is years away! But giving up is just about the worst thing you can do, because doing anything -- anything at all! -- to prepare for retirement will pay off.
And no matter what the "best" plan is, a simple strategy that moves you toward retirement security beats any strategy that's too complex for you to follow.
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One day, your money will be working for you, instead of you working for it. Yes, that's right: retirement. And when that day comes, your savings will need to cover your total costs of living, pace inflation, and take care of any surviving dependents if you die prematurely.
That much is obvious. Beyond that things get fuzzy. How much will you need? How should it be allocated? What financial vehicles are best? The questions go on and on.
A little information is dangerous
It's easy to drown in the torrent of information and opinions. In fact, it's tempting to just give up and trust in fate. After all, retirement is years away! But giving up is just about the worst thing you can do, because doing anything -- anything at all! -- to prepare for retirement will pay off.
And no matter what the "best" plan is, a simple strategy that moves you toward retirement security beats any strategy that's too complex for you to follow.
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Tips Of The Trade For Perfect Bartending
By Phoenix Delray
Mixing drinks is about more than just using the right cocktail shakers, it is also important to remember that bartenders interact with people constantly, and as such, need to have excellent people skills.
An engaging personality, good grooming, a great memory, the ability to be both fast and efficient, and an extensive knowledge of beer, wines, cocktails, and liquor are all absolute musts.
When you begin work at a new bar, begin by opening all of the coolers and cabinets to get an idea of the stock, noting the locations of keys, extra bags, and martini and cocktail shakers.
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Mixing drinks is about more than just using the right cocktail shakers, it is also important to remember that bartenders interact with people constantly, and as such, need to have excellent people skills.
An engaging personality, good grooming, a great memory, the ability to be both fast and efficient, and an extensive knowledge of beer, wines, cocktails, and liquor are all absolute musts.
When you begin work at a new bar, begin by opening all of the coolers and cabinets to get an idea of the stock, noting the locations of keys, extra bags, and martini and cocktail shakers.
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Monday, April 07, 2008
Can You Calculate Your Age by How Often You Eat Out?
By Dr. Joseph Mercola
Is it possible to calculate your age by how often you enjoy eating out? Get ready for a mathematical mind-bender– and don't cheat by scrolling down first!
This takes less than a minute. Work it out as you read, either in your head or on a piece of paper. But be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!
Is it possible to calculate your age by how often you enjoy eating out? Get ready for a mathematical mind-bender– and don't cheat by scrolling down first!
This takes less than a minute. Work it out as you read, either in your head or on a piece of paper. But be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat (more than once but less than 10 times)
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1758 ... If you haven't, add 1757.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should now have a three digit number. The first digit of this was your original number, (i.e., how many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week).
The next two numbers are:
YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!)
This is the only year (2008) the calculation will ever work, so you have less than nine months to spread this around.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Is It Time to Cut Our Losses?
By Paul Elliott
"What's up with this market? Where's it headed? What do we do now?"
I have my theories. I've shared a few in recent columns. I'll share one more. But there are two much bigger fish I think you'll want to hear from first.
"What's The Motley Fool's take?"
I get that question a lot. The answer is complicated. Fools don't fret "the market" on a day-to-day basis -- much less boil it down to a unified "Fool take." Though what you're about to read is as close as you'll get.
It's lifted from a letter that Motley Fool co-founders David and Tom Gardner sent to members of their Motley Fool Stock Advisor newsletter service. I think you'll find it useful, so I have a notion to leak it. But let's back up. Why are we even having this conversation?
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"What's up with this market? Where's it headed? What do we do now?"
I have my theories. I've shared a few in recent columns. I'll share one more. But there are two much bigger fish I think you'll want to hear from first.
"What's The Motley Fool's take?"
I get that question a lot. The answer is complicated. Fools don't fret "the market" on a day-to-day basis -- much less boil it down to a unified "Fool take." Though what you're about to read is as close as you'll get.
It's lifted from a letter that Motley Fool co-founders David and Tom Gardner sent to members of their Motley Fool Stock Advisor newsletter service. I think you'll find it useful, so I have a notion to leak it. But let's back up. Why are we even having this conversation?
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Thursday, April 03, 2008
Gin cocktails make a splashy comeback
By Betty Hallock
GIN cocktails are having a moment. Now that gin, no longer shouldered aside by vodka, has reclaimed its rightful place in classic cocktails -- not just in the martini but in the Greyhound, the Bronx, even (according to some) the Red Snapper, a.k.a. the Bloody Mary -- L.A.'s latest bartenders are stepping up with their own imaginative gin creations.
It's gin with cucumber, dry sherry, lemon juice and a little simple syrup in the Cucumber, Gin and Sherry Twist served at just-opened West Hollywood steakhouse BLT Steak. Organic gin and lime juice are flecked with Thai basil in the Emerald City cocktail at the new vegan- and vegetarian-friendly restaurant and bar Akasha in Culver City.
At Foxtail supper club in West Hollywood, a cocktail called the Uva Bella features gin with muddled grapes, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters.
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GIN cocktails are having a moment. Now that gin, no longer shouldered aside by vodka, has reclaimed its rightful place in classic cocktails -- not just in the martini but in the Greyhound, the Bronx, even (according to some) the Red Snapper, a.k.a. the Bloody Mary -- L.A.'s latest bartenders are stepping up with their own imaginative gin creations.
It's gin with cucumber, dry sherry, lemon juice and a little simple syrup in the Cucumber, Gin and Sherry Twist served at just-opened West Hollywood steakhouse BLT Steak. Organic gin and lime juice are flecked with Thai basil in the Emerald City cocktail at the new vegan- and vegetarian-friendly restaurant and bar Akasha in Culver City.
At Foxtail supper club in West Hollywood, a cocktail called the Uva Bella features gin with muddled grapes, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters.
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Considering Alternatives to Bankruptcy: Adapted From: Personal Bankruptcy Laws For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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Bankruptcy is a powerful tool for financial rebirth, and one that never should be viewed only as a last resort. But do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
Too many people comply with the advice of less-than-objective debt counselors and sincere-but-ignorant friends, parting with essential assets like their homes and pensions, only to wind up in bankruptcy (where those kinds of assets may have been protected) anyhow.
Bankruptcy isn't necessarily the best solution for you. Filing bankruptcy has definite downsides, and sometimes a different strategy is more appropriate for your situation or your personality. Take a look at some of the pitfalls of bankruptcy and alternatives such as using your home equity or pension to pay your debts.
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Bankruptcy is a powerful tool for financial rebirth, and one that never should be viewed only as a last resort. But do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
Too many people comply with the advice of less-than-objective debt counselors and sincere-but-ignorant friends, parting with essential assets like their homes and pensions, only to wind up in bankruptcy (where those kinds of assets may have been protected) anyhow.
Bankruptcy isn't necessarily the best solution for you. Filing bankruptcy has definite downsides, and sometimes a different strategy is more appropriate for your situation or your personality. Take a look at some of the pitfalls of bankruptcy and alternatives such as using your home equity or pension to pay your debts.
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Those Other Roads to Riches
By Selena Maranjian
I offer advice on subjects ranging from paying off credit card debt, planning for retirement, and taking control of your finances. And of course, investing successfully is the key to financial security, and you can do it on your own, with a little help.
But I'm not here with that kind of article today. Because let's face it, aren't we all tired of thinking about investing? And don't we all know that the stock market could crash tomorrow? Let's review other ways you could become rich -- without investing.
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I offer advice on subjects ranging from paying off credit card debt, planning for retirement, and taking control of your finances. And of course, investing successfully is the key to financial security, and you can do it on your own, with a little help.
But I'm not here with that kind of article today. Because let's face it, aren't we all tired of thinking about investing? And don't we all know that the stock market could crash tomorrow? Let's review other ways you could become rich -- without investing.
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Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Pouring Tips - Saving Time Making Drinks
In this video Jason Griffin, acclaimed bartending expert, demonstrates some useful techniques and tips that will help bartenders increase speed and efficiency. Utilizing the Quick Strain Tin is an easy way for bartenders to make drinks faster and make more money.
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3 Myths About the Turbulent Market
By Morgan Housel
The past few months haven't been short of hair-raising moments in the stock market. From panic to jubilation, and then back to panic, it's hard to tell what's been going on. A credit crunch, a housing crash, a weak dollar, lower interest rates -- it's a lot to take in.
Regardless of whatever problem pops up, there are several investing myths that resurface during turbulent market periods. Here's just a few of them to think about.
Myth No. 1: You can time the market.
Take it easy, Nostradamus. The stock market can be about as twitchy as a shivering Chihuahua. This year alone, we've had several days when the Dow went up or down more than 300 or 400 points in the blink of an eye.
Short-term stock movements are determined by buy and sell orders, and people buy and sell for all sorts of reasons -- not all of them rational.
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The past few months haven't been short of hair-raising moments in the stock market. From panic to jubilation, and then back to panic, it's hard to tell what's been going on. A credit crunch, a housing crash, a weak dollar, lower interest rates -- it's a lot to take in.
Regardless of whatever problem pops up, there are several investing myths that resurface during turbulent market periods. Here's just a few of them to think about.
Myth No. 1: You can time the market.
Take it easy, Nostradamus. The stock market can be about as twitchy as a shivering Chihuahua. This year alone, we've had several days when the Dow went up or down more than 300 or 400 points in the blink of an eye.
Short-term stock movements are determined by buy and sell orders, and people buy and sell for all sorts of reasons -- not all of them rational.
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