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I am a big fan of the first volume of Michael Kupperman's surrealistic sketch comedy of a comic Tales Designed to Thrizzle. It's one of the funniest comics books I own. So I'm really bummed to report that the second volume of Thrizzle isn't anywhere near as funny as the first. Part of that might come from familiarity—a lot of the book is given over to Kupperman's adventures of Mark Twain and Albert Einstein, which is a good, funny idea that simply can't feel as fresh as it was when it was first presented. I laughed out loud several times reading Thrizzle Volume Two—the train coloring book insert amused the hell out of me, and "McGritte, the Surrealist Crime Dog" is a genius invention—but I laughed more reading the first volume. Still, Kupperman is expanding as an artist here, trying new panel layouts, interesting design tricks, and even experimenting with photo comics at one point. This isn't somebody coasting on his previous credits; it's an artist stretching his talents into new places.
Transposes is a comic book that tells the true stories of six transgender men. Some of the stories span whole lifetimes, others cover only a couple weeks. Some of the men seem confident telling their stories, others are obviously defensive and shielded. All the stories have been adapted from interviews into comics by Dylan Edwards, which doesn't allow for much of a stylistic shift between the stories. But the good news is that Edwards is a fine cartoonist. His characters are expressive and they each have their own unique looks and body language. His illustrations are clear and easy to understand, which is perhaps the most important characteristic for a book like Transposes to have. This is a comic that could serve as an inspiration for transgendered men who are going through difficult situations, or for people who are curious to learn more about the transgender experience.


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The saving culture has found its way in society at a rapid pace. Most of the reasons attributed to this are the peace of mind that is associated with it. You never know when you might need to access it. For saving to be effective, it is important that you start with this habit as early as possible.
The following article highlights what you need to know about the culture of saving and how to be savings savvy.
Getting their 0 Per Cent Interest Credit Card
0 per cent interest rate credit card is a great place to start when you want to manage your spending. Now the greatest hurdle to starting on savings is credit card debt. You can go around this problem in two ways: get the 0 per cent interest rate card or pay your credit card in full.
Keeping Something Extra Under the Mattress
When the banking crisis came to the fore, people became incentivised to keep money in jars or under their mattress. Banks savings accounts were viewed as being unsafe. The gains in interest were eroded by huge inflation rates.
Exercising Discretion When It Comes To Bank Accounts
Current accounts that pay well are possibly the best savings plan that you can have. However, if you don't, then you should put your money in savings accounts. ISAs are a great place to start especially if you are a tax payer.
Mortgages and Savings
You should look into offset mortgages if you are looking to reduce your debt in the long term. Choosing to direct your savings funds to offset the sum you pay back on your mortgage loan is a very wise move.
Savings Accounts For Children
Putting some money in your children's savings accounts ensures that you take care of the future needs. The odd £10 here and there, the pocket money they earn from their grandparents and so on can actually add up to a good amount. Stash it away now and see them enjoy it when they are in need of some cash.
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SportsNation Blog Archives Josh Freeman
Which team is hurting the most at QB?
When you've got a good quarterback, you've got a chance to win in the NFL. When you don't, you change starters. Maybe you sign a free agent off the street as insurance. And maybe you take inspiration from Batman and illuminate the night sky with the Brett signal -- as in Brett Favre -- like the Rams reportedly did.
Now, don't expect live reports from Hattiesburg, Miss., as Favre says he's retired. For good. Really. But it makes us wonder how confident the Rams are in backup Kellen Clemens replacing the injured Sam Bradford. The Rams aren't alone in this boat -- not when the Browns are about to trot out their third starting QB of the season and the Vikings are choosing between Josh Freeman and Christian Ponder.
Meet Me In St. Louis?
Brett Favre gained a reputation for wavering on retirement, but he was firm Thursday that his career is over.
Is that Brett Favre's music?
The Rams reportedly reached out to Favre despite the fact it's been nearly three years since he has played in an NFL game.
Valhalla I am coming
Matt Cassel, center, quarterbacked the Vikings' only win of the season. But Christian Ponder, right, is set to start if Josh Freeman can't.
Opportunity knocks
Jason Campbell was passed over the first time the Browns changed quarterbacks. He'll get his chance Sunday against the Chiefs.
Hard times
Campbell is replacing Brandon Weeden, who has struggled mightily this season in Cleveland.


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A few weeks ago, I told Ruby (goddaughter) a quick story about my favorite summer pastime. There was nothing more delightful to me than running outside in my [not at all revealing, ankle-length] nightgown whenever I heard the ice cream truck nearing my end of the street on a warm summer night. It was the most amazing scene...something quintessentially American, I think. Every house that contained a kid had its front door busted open and kids in all states of undress, before-after-during a meal, would run towards the street waving dollar bills in their hands, or tugging their curmudgeonly parents who reluctantly dipped into their wallets. And it was always so hard to choose! I remember always hating to get messy, and the rocket pop in red, white and blue was a certain mess-maker, but it was so good! The strawberry shortcake ice cream bars were awesome; so soft, sweet and bursting with artificial strawberry flavor. Or there was the latest novelty cartoon character with bubble gum eyeballs; my brother loved getting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle variety but my mom always fought with him about swallowing the gum. In the end, your ice cream treat generally just melted down the front of your shirt, and you were left with a saccharin-sweet aftertaste and the persistent nudging of your parents to GO BRUSH YOUR TEETH.
Ruby and I decided that since it was warm enough, we would have to make ice cream sundaes. We went to the grocery store, picked out our preferred flavors of ice cream and all the fixins, and then went home to create our masterpieces. Ruby loves chocolate ice cream, so we scooped two large scoops of it for her, plopped it into the bowl and covered it with hot fudge, chocolate sprinkles, whipped cream and a few cherries. I chose butter pecan (chicks dig it) and garnished it similarly. We sat down at the table, drooling and oogling our masterpieces, and dug in. So scrumptious. I cannot tell you how delicious a sundae tastes...especially after going well over a year without one!
Now that summer is approaching, it's the perfect time to dig out the ol' ice cream scoop and try some classic sundae recipes, don't you think? Well, I was extra inspired by this article I saw in the LA Times recently, wherein David Lebovitz suggests some interesting and unorthodox flavor combinations for our beloved ice cream. Everything from carrot cake ingredients to buckwheat are suggested in this article, which served to remind me of my top secret ice cream topping love of all loves. Wait for it! NERDS. I'm telling you, Nerds are the jam mixed into ice cream! Invite your family to a wacky ice cream taste test and have everyone mix in a random and unusual ice cream ingredient or two. You'll never know what might work! I wouldn't be surprised if warm french fries showed up in the mix, or even potato chips. The sky's the limit, isn't it?! If it's delicious, you could always suggest your flavor to Ben & Jerry's!


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Division and Civil War
Slavery in America 1850:
The Debate over Slavery
Property Rights vs. Human Rights
South – Slaves were property protected by Constitution
North – A Nation of Free men and equal rights for all and we still have slavery?
Early 1800's – most Americans agreed with South – No connection to slavery = don't care
The Debate over Slavery:
Compromise of 1850:
Great debate took place
Wilmot Proviso would have banned slavery in any territory acquired in the Mexican war
S.C. Rep John C. Calhoun stated that secession was on the table in slavery abolished
Leads to compromise of 1850 Proposed
Compromise of 1850:
California Admitted
New Mexico becomes a territory using Pop. Sov.
Utah becomes a territory Pop. Sov.
Fugitive Slave Act – Huge Issue
Maintained the Balance! Compromise Successful
Fugitive Slave Act
Allowed the arrest of runaway slaves in Free – states to be sent back to the South
Federal crime to help a slave escape
Blacks had to carry paperwork proving free status
"Selling Someone Down the River"
HATED BY NORTHERNERS – now FORCED to protect slavery
Active and passive resistance to FSA
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
Popular Sovereignty: The idea that the people of a territory or state should decide the slavery issue themselves, not a imaginary line dividing the country
Kansas-Nebraska Act:
Opened up Kansas & Nebraska to settlement
KS / NB would be decided by Popular Sov.
Repealed Missouri Compromise – Slavery can happen anywhere as long as the people want slavery
Northerners opposed
Popular Sovereignty: The People of Kansas Shall decide if Slavery shall be allowed in Kansas
Until a state constitution was drafted, territory could be settled by anyone
Settlers would elect representatives to write constitution
Constitution would determine if slavery is allowed or not
Pro-slavery and Free-Soil supporters will battle for the state and what it represents…open the flood gates, here they come!
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Diabetes, also referred to as Diabetes Mellitus (DM), affects a pet's ability to properly use or produce insulin; their body stops producing insulin altogether or cannot produce the quantity necessary. With diabetes, a pet's body also inhibits organs and muscles from converting sugars into energy, creating a condition known as hyperglycemia – an excess of glucose in the bloodstream.
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Billy Hines developed his musical training in the grand ole 'Church of God In Christ.' This is the same national church where Aretha Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Andrae Crouch received their musical training. Because of Billy's extensive touring with an array of great musicans, Billy has crafted his very own smooth, jazzy Gospel sound which is unmistakably his. This musical rendition will sooth your soul with Billy's Wes Montgomery and George Benson guitar influence. Along with Billy's guitar licks, his gospel message will certainly lift your spirit!


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The leader of Dorset's countywide business support organisation has warned there are still challenges ahead after the results of a new economic survey.
Ian Girling, Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry has given a cautious welcome to the British Chamber of Commerce's quarterly review.
Its results from 7,000 business nationwide - including many DCCI members - pointed to continued growth although many indicators were down on the first quarter of 2014.
Mr Girling said: "The national situation is mirrored in Dorset.
"We are still moving in the right direction with the recovery continuing although the pace slowed slightly in the second quarter of the year as we settle into a period of sustained growth.
"There is still some way to go and challenges to overcome before we can say that we have completely put the worst recession in living memory behind us."
DCCI, the voice of business in Dorset with 700 members representing 37,000 employees in multiple sectors, is the only county chamber accredited with the BCC.
Ian added: "Dorset businesses continue to do themselves proud as they show dedication and resilience to ensure that the economic recovery continues in the county."
Key findings in the survey showed three indicators at record highs for manufacturing - domestic sales (+42%), profitability confidence (+51%) and capacity utilisation (+46%) - but this had dropped from six all-time highs recorded in the first quarter.
All export and investment indicators fell for manufacturing and services although most were still above pre-recession levels.
Some 18% of respondents were concerned about interest rate rises compared with 16% in the first quarter.
Separate manufacturing figures for May from the Office for National Statistics recently showed output down 1.3% in May but up 3.7% on the year.
The BCC said that its survey showed the recovery continuing at a satisfactory pace but progress towards rebalancing the economy was inadequate with concerns about falls in exports and investment as well as rises in consumer spending.
Mr Girling said interest rates and a looming general election were among the challenges ahead.
"A rise in interest rates in the short term remains a major concern.
"We also need to be aware that we are beginning to approach an election.
"Any political manoeuvring and populist policies over the coming months could impact on the economy in the long term."
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to the ones in the news recently. One cruise ship hit something similar to the Titanic and the other had engine problems.
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I am not a fan of the sea and underwater activities, but yet I did take a cruise two years ago albeit a real short one. It felt safe and was a wonderful experience. Took a bit of an effort to fall asleep! So yes, I would do it again, although I think drowning and dying is one of the worst ways to go...but gotto try and make the most of the opportunities that come our way in this life.
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We have gone on over 15 cruises and all have been very safe. The recent problems with cruises are very minor compared to the amount of times they actually go out to see. Major problems like the one that happened in Italy were due to one particular person not taking proper precautions and the rest of the crew not questioning the Captains decision to get closer to land.
I do still get nervous every time we go and worry about everything I hear in the news, but once you're on the ship and go through all the safety measures they present you feel more relaxed.
We also always choose cruise ships with spotless records. NCL is known for various problems so we really never travel with them.
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You'd think Denny Diamond's voice would make him stand out in a crowd.
When he takes the stage as a Neil Diamond tribute artist, as he's done since 1999, it does. But ask his children, and something else comes to mind.
"He's always laughing," said 24-year-old Spenser, who has been performing alongside his father for the past eight years or so. "If we were in a crowded room, I could hear him laugh. I would know, 'Oh, Dad is here.' That's how often he laughs. It's just so recognizable."
Laughter seems to have created a sweet – or you could say, "Sweet Caroline," – sort of harmony both on stage and off for this family rooted in Harvard. Hands, touching hands. Reachin out…
Laughter and a shared love of the oh-so-catchy music of Neil Diamond. Well, most of the time.
"Every once in a while, we'll be listening to the radio and his song will come on, and we'll be like, 'Change it. I played this song four times; I don't want to listen to it,' " Spenser said with a laugh.
Love on the rocks. Ain't no big surprise…
"It's never in a bad way like 'I don't want to do this ever again.' It's more like, 'Let's get away from Neil Diamond for a while and listen to something else.' "
Spenser's 26-year-old brother, Lucas, also takes the stage to make up Denny Diamond and the Jewels. Playing the bass and drums, Spenser sings a bit of Johnny Cash in the show, while Lucas, on lead guitar, performs a few Buddy Holly songs, sporting glasses that look like the iconic artist.
Their sister, 21-year-old Sarah, joins them occasionally, often singing "These Boots are Made for Walkin" by Nancy Sinatra.
It's kind of a Six Degrees of Neil Diamond act as the family performs mainly Diamond hits, throwing in other artists, such as Ricky Nelson and Glen Campbell, from his era.
"Occasionally we'll slip some new ones in. It's hard for me and Luke to figure out what's a good song from that time period because we don't know," Spenser said.
All living under the same roof – with Mom Janet and three dogs – the family spends quite a bit of time together on and off the road.
Denny Diamond and the Jewels performs three to four shows a week throughout the Midwest and elsewhere, traveling often to Florida and Tennessee.
"A lot of times, it can tear things apart for families," Denny said. "But I think the time we have together is good. We still sit at the table together and have dinner and go out and play together."
A full-time job – although Spencer and Lucas work part-time jobs, as well – the act has built up a fan base through the years. The group puts on lunch and dinner shows, entertaining crowds with both their music and their interaction.
"Really the way the show goes is very natural. It just kind of flows together. We hardly ever script anything out, and people notice. The way we smile back and forth, people have said it's like being in your living room. That's what we want it to be," said Denny, whose real name is Denny Svehla.
(Someone started calling him Denny Diamond years ago when he used to sing karaoke at Nicolino's in McHenry. "That kind of caught on, so I just left it. The funny thing is people always say, 'Is Denny your real name?' Well yeah, it's the Diamond that you need to ask me about.")
Coming to America… Harvard, specifically, in about 1995, the Svehlas weren't always a musical family. Denny worked as a computer programmer.
A love of Neil Diamond – since 1974 when he his mother gave him his first 8-track player and his first 8-track tape, Diamond's "Hot August Night" – and some karaoke performances led to an appearance in 2000 on Dick Clark's television show, "Your Big Break." The talent show featured contestants playing the role of their song's original singers.
Later that year, the pop band Sixpence None the Richer happened to be in town to perform at the McHenry County Fair and heard Denny perform on the Woodstock Square. The group helped him create a band for himself in Nashville, where he performed for years before joining with his children.
The group eventually would like to create an act in Branson, Missouri.
"We'd really like to give that a shot some day," Denny said. "That would be a nice little homebase to stop and play."
As for his children, Sarah enjoys taking the stage with Dad but wants to be a culinary chef, he said.
"A pastry chef," he quickly added as Sarah corrected him in the background. "Sorry, I said that wrong."
And yes, Sarah likes Neil Diamond too, ever since the day Dad took her to a Diamond concert – her first ever – when she was 10 years old.
"I definitely got it from him," she said of her singing ability.
"My mom, she can't even snap. … She's yelling at me now," she said with a laugh as she talked over Mom's muffled words. As for Dad, she gets a bit embarrassed when teachers introduce her as Denny Diamond's daughter and get a bit gushy over the singer.
But for the most part, she and her friends "think it's really cool that my dad sings for a living," she said.
"I would describe him as amazing because he's my dad. He's passionate about what he does," she said. "I wouldn't trade him for anything."
Spenser and Lucas are kicking around the idea of taking center stage once in awhile. Each wants to make a career of music.
"Dad's always like, 'I'll gladly go in the back and let you play,' " Lucas said. "We were trying to figure out how to open for ourselves. How do you be the opening band for yourself?"
Told by their father simpy to find a passion and commit to it, the two actually turned to music on their own, picking up guitars and jamming in the family's basement.
"There always was a supply of Neil Diamond CDs," said Lucas, whose favorite song is Diamond's "Thank the Lord for the Night Time." I get relaxation, it's a time to groove…
"We would sit in the basement and just figure out how to play the songs," Lucas said.
Friends would burn them CDs of more modern artists and suggest they give them a listen, but the boys knew what they liked. "That's what we stuck with," Lucas said.
One day, Denny heard them and asked if they'd like to join him. The trio performed on a float during the Settlers' Days Parade in Marengo and have been together since.
"People are always complaining. They talk about, 'My boss this, my boss that.' My boss is my Dad. I didn't have that problem," Lucas said. "I think technically Mom is the president."
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TONY - Good morning, TNT. It is definitely, definitely, without a doubt going to be a superfantastic day today just based on the news today and it could be out of this world today! I know you heard a lot of things yesterday and I follow what's on the boards, people going crazy, etc. This is the "adult" board and whatever is said will correct itself.
T - I usually get the best info in the evenings. People were at the banks and they are there today. This is our new word of the day: no longer "soon" or "imminent" but, based on everyplace we call and every discussion I've had this morning is "DONE, DONE & DONE."
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T - people who were called into the banks are saying it has now been completed. There are live rates. We've talked to 3 banks and the gov't agencies and all the rates are the same, down to the penny. The exact same rates. That's a good day. Should this have gone before? Yes.
T - I know you saw the rates were live for 15 minutes, 45 minutes, etc. we've seen this before. This was part of the problem and part of the solution. They were still catching people all the way thru yesterday. They were using the live rates to cash out friends, family, specific people. Part of the change was putting a new authority in place to make sure that doesn't happen.
One change was leveling the playing field with the banks; another was changing the procedures so you can get a higher rate. They are there right now at cash-out locations and call centers, in FL, TN, DC, CA, TX, and AZ. Manned right now. They are waiting like we are waiting. They have been told as of this day it is done. The 3 dates I gave you were 10th, 16th and 26th. Any moment between now and then we should see it.
T - The rates are inbelievable at the highest rates. It's been raised up because the US Gov't has negotiated it up. The more they argued they more benefit we get. That's why the 30 days is in place: nobody should be gambling with it, playing games, etc. because nowhere in your wildest dreams did we think it would get this high.
T - Regarding the Indonesian Rupiah, the rate is $1.08 across the board. Do NOT buy anymore IQD, VND, IDR based on what I'm telling you. It will not go live until the 800#'s are issued to each bank. Each bank will have their own 800#'s issued by the UST and as soon as those are issued the rate will go live. This can happen anytime in the next hour, next day, or before the 30th. There is no reason for this to go beyond the vote debt ceiling vote this morning, which is why I'm looking at the 26th.
T - Why are you all complaining since the rate keeps going up the longer they negotiate? There is a reason behind why it didn't go yet.
Q - We were told if we exchange VND to pay off reserves that WF would then give us a lower rate. A - How would WF know you cashed out already? The banks don't share info. The FINCen form goes to the UST for criminal tracking. Somebody's lying to you to cause you to do something they want you to do. Don't worry about this. Cash out as much dong as you want to. The people I've talked to in the banks say if you call the 800# (group number), whether you go with that group or not, you're going to be linked to that group.
T - I don't know any gurus or intel people who are telling you this. I'd run as fast as possible from them because they don't have a clue how banking works.
C - where does the 800# number come from? You? The bank? Can we exchange a few IQN first? T - the dinar is not tradeable currency right now. You can buy it but not sell it back. Someone called Travelex this morning and was told it is now tradeable currency and they would buy it back at $500/M. The banking system itself won't be activated until the UST issues the 800#s and they are public, so that all banks are activated at the same time. You won't be able to go to the banks and exchange until the 800#'s are issued. They have not been instructed about those 800#'s and they won't know until 20-30 minutes before it going live.
T - Am I going to get the info? Yes. A lot of people, thru their contact, will get the info as well. When we get the call telling us it's live, we'll send out a text that the RV has happened. The text will include the current rates. Then I'm headed to the banks, then will do a TNT call.
C - will the possible gov't shutdown affect the RV in any way? T - it's affecting it right now. It hasn't gone live because of the pending vote. They don't have enough votes to shut down the gov't. We are in the window and the 26th was a date I was given, which is tomorrow. Do they take it to the last minute?
C - rate for IDN and VNN? T - $23 for the IDN and $3+ for the VNN. Be prepared!
C - There's no rush to CE the VNN, right? T - There is no rush on the VNN but it will go up and then come down.
C - Is the "leak" from the Chicago area going to affect the RV? T - It affected it yesterday.
C - In your blast you said you were going to tell us "it." What is it (who is holding it up?) T - I was probably going to cross the line a bit since I was frustrated. The rates did go live and a lot of people were manipulating it. So they had to go back and update the system to stop this. The "techinical" problems really weren't techinical, but were people trying to game the system for higher rates. It was held back because of the ME situation. All of that had something to do with it - they weren't trying to frustrate us, but other people. There was a method to their madness.
T - today we're right up to it, right where they said we would be, whether it's today or tomorrow. We have a 5-day window when this should be over (by Oct. 1). Are they going right to the last day? Last minute? Or go before that.
T - today it's done. We wait for the 800#s to come out, then for them to flip the switch. The call centers are manned waiting for the calls but there won't be any calls until those numbers are put out and the ball gets rolling. It won't be in the news, not in the newspapers, not written across the sky. I'm going to put out the text, but my first phone call will be to Okie because he deserves it. I'd like to see him get that call before me.
C - I'm trying to develop strategy for day 1 post RV - 2 banks said account credited within 48 hrs. of deposit. I don't want to wait for appointment to cash out small amount but don't want to cash out one note to be put in my account 2 days later. Travelex said they would only do CE up to $50K. T - everybody will not max out at $50K. Simply walk into the bank and you'll get the cash you want. They are expecting us within 2 hours of the release of that number. They are taking appts at call centers and are scheduling up to 11PM.
C -On the 800#s, you said they'd be issued by the UST. Is that just for the 4 major banks? T - I don't know. They didn't tell me that. I don't know about the smaller banks. My understanding is that WF is the only one doing the group - they'll have 2 numbers, 1 for the group and 1 for the bank. Make sure you know which one you're calling. We will post those numbers on our website.
C - will the rate on the IQN change during that 30-day limit? T - It will go up and down.
T - we were told that if this isn't done by Oct 1 then the IMF will take over again.
C - Once the RV happens the VNN rate will be live and I can walk in and exchange? T - correct. you won't need an appointment for the VNN. You can walk right in and exchange.
C - Based on the higher rate, is it less than $30? T - yes. C - Can we negotiate above the base rate up to the UST rate? T - while the rate is high, it's not the celing. If you don't want to negotiate or you're restricted you are going to love this rate. Just go get your money and live your life. You may want to negotiate the interest rate. If the rate is over $23 how much more do you want? They will offer you privileges, unlimited card, concierge servive, etc. The perks are different based on how much you have. If that rate comes out at that rate, it won't matter if they have 1 dinar note, they're going to get that rate. You won't have to argue the rate for others, since it's the base rate.
C - In your personal opinion, when is this going to happen? T - I've been told tomorrow is a good day, but then so is today. I've been told that the end of the month is good due to some contracts that are in place contingent on this happening by 10/1. There are also some bank systems changes that will take place and 10/1 and this is to happen before then to help other countries qualify by the 1st.
C - will the VNN come out over $4? T - not in the beginning but at some point.
T - I see others giving you info, some after what we've said. It's confirmation. Sometimes when I see that and hear it I know you've already got it and I go on about the day. If something "super fantastic" happens I'll give a blast.
T - just got a text that in the UK rates are live and awaiting green light. Their IQN rate is the same as ours.
C - I was the guy who talked to Shabibi a few years ago and I've been on a lot of calls. The worst case scenario would be war-related, not financial? T - yes, that is what would shut it down but I don't see that at the moment because of where we are and the timeframe we're in.
C - the rate I'm hearing from DC is $26 from one of my sources. T - that's pretty close to what I'm hearing. C - my source says it won't come out that high, it might not be the correct rate. T - there's always that possibility that it might not be that high..
C - you said the announcement was made in the mosque that they were international. Were they given permission from the USA to say that? T - Yes, I can say that the PTB did give permission.
T - Let me explain that is not the first time that they had been given the ok. They gave them permission and they still did not do it. With over 6K people on this call and 13-14K people on the blogtalk radio, there are similar numbers over there as well. you have to look that they are listening adn sometimes we have to limit what is said. It's not the size of the dog but the fight in the dog.
C -About the rates being live, are they at the teller screens and they can go? T - They have been at the teller screen but I will get a call to see if they are live.
C - Regarding the groups, will they each be issued their own 800#? T - as far as I know, Okie doesn't have a group (what he told me yesterday). I don't know Loechin and haven't spoken with him. My understanding is that his group is specific to his SC group only. The only one I know is that the large group, according to WF, is that they're putting out a separate 800# for that group (Generals64).
T - if you call the WF group 800# and you decide at your appointment you don't want to do it but want to walk in and negotiate yourself, as far as they're concerned you are still part of that group. If you don't want to participate in that group, don't call their number. People who put groups together is to offer a benefit for people who don't want to negotiate on their own.
C - Any tax update? T - I don't know the situation. Initially from DC they are trying to do 1-2%. There is a bill to make it 9 3/8% but don't know. There was a group in Reno saying 11% is all you would be taxed but I have not info for that.
C - You're an IPO guy, do you think the VNN is going down? T - I think the VNN, IQN and DNN will rise and come down.
C - is the 26th related to the anniversary of Iraq's financial demise? T - that's what I heard.
C - Since the VNN is already tradeable, does it have to be placed in an account already open or a new one? T - the only one that needs to be kept separate is the IQN.
C - Will the VNN be taxed? T - yes. pretty sure it will.
C - Will the banks all have DeLarue machines? T - yes, 5/3, Chase, etc. will all have them.
T-When I was in the military, a young guy. I was in Norad. We were having an IG inspection. Guy kept trying to make a phone call. Said I can't get through. I called DC and said this is a priority call and handed the guy the phone. Guy said you are either the bravest or the dumbest.
C - I know it's going to happen. Earlier a lady asked about turning in 1000 IQN to get the appt and I had to walk away from the phone and never heard the answer. T - if it's one of the locations authorized to do the CE, they might go ahead and cash it out for you right then and there. At the rates we're seeing you're probably not going to be able to cash in a $100K without an appointment.
C - This is a Sterling/DB question. When we go to payoff our reserves, have any of the banks said how they will be able to get our money from them? Will the bank get the reserves for us? T - no, that's not going to happen. Too much paperwork. You have to work that out with Sterling and follow their procedures. The bank is not going to get involved in you getting your reserves.
T - If you call Sterling and tell them what you want, they will schedule an appointment to fly to your city as long as the airport is serviced by 2 or more major airlines. They will meet at your location. You can combine your reserves with others to come up with the minimum amount required for them to do that. If you have multiple reserves with different people, you can come up with a unique group name, place it in the comments section of your order, then set your appointment for all at the same time.
C - Can we negotiate the VNN as high as the ceiling? T - if you know what the ceiling is, yes you can. Anytime you go over the rate they're going to have to call for approval and they're not going to do that multiple times. They have to get authorization for the rate.
T - Something to think about. Not a fear thing. They are going to start making calls and appts within 2 hours. Start thinking about when you are going to make your appt. You come in, they will offer you something and if you don't take it and leave you will be pushed to the back so think about it.
C - did you give the IQN rate showing on the screen? T - No, but somebody else did. I just told you it was higher than $23 and that guy said it was $26. VNN is almost $3.
C - who do you think keeps stopping it or pulling it back? T - even this morning they told me it's goine too far to stop, but the reality is that it can be stopped. If the banks see it and every agency says they can see, and all they're waiting for is the authorization, that comes from the UST (Jack Lew) and he works for the POTUS.
C - did that injunction affect anything? T - I never got that but it whatever it was (IMF Tribunal) it was denied by the IMF. At this point it doesn't matter because they're trying to get this done by 10/1.
C - what is the Chicago leak? T - Someone at the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) let it out that banking was going to change, but not quite the RV. Someone went in and did trades and made a $600M profit. So they had to change the procedures. That's why we saw a spike in gold yesterday.
C - In your heart of hearts, how good do you feel about today? T - I feel good about today and tomorrow. It's not like they haven't said this before, but this morning when they went into their offices they were told "it's done and be ready to work extra hours and thru the weekend."
C-We live in mountains and the bank is 2 hours a day. How soon after the numbers are given out, after the RV, will it be made public? T- It will be made public 2 seconds after it's active. People are going to know via boards, texts, etc. All of the intel sites will probably be the first to know, versus the other 3-4 million others who don't get on calls or are in chat rooms. If you're smart, as soon as you get the info you need to be at the bank before you start calling your friends and family. I'll get the rates right away and will post them before I head to the bank. When I get back I'll do a call.
T - Montana is going to take the page with the conference call notes on the website and change that to a bank update page. Everyday she will update that page with the rates for that day, not hourly, but daily. She'll be with me the first 10 days post-RV to udpate the site as needed.
C - If we are late to the party and want to be part of your group, how do we do that? T - I don't have a group. I'm taking the mods, some close friends, and my family with me. I'm not collecting names, emails, putting together a group. If I was doing a group I wouldn't be a hypocrite and tell you I'm not getting paid and what the restrictions are.
C - A couple days ago you said you would give us the history of how this came about. Can you give us a brief 2 min summary? T - some of it you will find unbelievable. People are not what you think they are. People have been manipulated, things have happened and if things continue we will set the record straight.
C - If it does come out at that live high rate, how can that not affect the economies negatively, ours and others around the world? T - It's not the same rate in every country and it's for a limited time. It depends on what people do with it. If you go to Yahoo and search Venezuela, yesterday they had an article that you couldn't get a flight out and the planes were leaving half empty. People were buying seats but not leaving. They were sending their credit cards out of the country because they could exchange 6 to 1. Everyday. A whole lot of people were getting rich. Now prices are going up.
T - Same for us. People have never had that much money before and they'll go out and spend it all. People will have jobs, and there will be a battle of "made in America" vs. China. This is going to stimulate our economy. It's not going to negatively affect us.
C - Regarding holdups, only one person can say "push the button." Until those PTB are satisfied they could still hold it up. Do you think we're past that stage? T - I know it takes 3 signatures to start it and 3 to stop it. All the power is not in one man's hand. We don't have a dictator. All 3 have to sign off on it. My understanding is that it is a "go" so unless all 3 of them say something to stop it, it's a go. But I don't see anything critical to cause that to happen. Everyone is on the same page: new laws going into place on Oct.1, new money must be backed with something, needs an operational timeframe for different things to occur. It could happen in the next 2 hours, tomorrow, by Friday, but I think it will happen by Oct. 1.
T - We're at the end of the call. Today is superfantastic! Everybody said this morning it's DONE, DONE, DONE. Multiple banks are seeing the exact numbers. If it comes out at these numbers you'll be the happiest people on earth. We went over a hurdle today (Senate vote 100-0), debt ceiling, etc. I don't see any other hurdles to jump over but there are some deadlines by the 1st and others on the 8th. I think it's a great, great day. We could now see this at any moment. If they come back and tell me it's undone, I'll do a blast. But they do have a time for it today. Now, since the system has been upgraded, it can actually go. If I was you, I wouldn't do anymore reserves or buy anymore. Instead, I'd get ready. Make sure you know what you're going to do right afterwards. Think about before you start buying. I will put out some type of blast tonight. Have a great day.
9/25/2013 09:07:16 am
"but my first phone call will be to Okie because he deserves it. I'd like to see him get that call before me."...That's classy. Well done!
9/25/2013 01:45:46 pm
Blessings unmeasured for all you have done to help us through this. Sincerely, My family
9/25/2013 09:23:04 am
Thanks Tony - you are super fantastic!
9/25/2013 10:30:26 am
I am a newbie.
9/25/2013 02:07:43 pm
Tony; Good show ! Glad to hear the good news about RV. .
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With the demands of the sport, it is common to see tennis players dealing with anxiety, stress, and overwhelming complications that take place in the mind. The mental aspect of the game is sometimes even more important and critical to look at than the physical.
Having a journal has become such a key component of my life as it allows me to have an outlet for my feelings and emotions on a regular basis. When I'm playing at my very best, people usually say: "Oh, she's playing out of her mind… She's in a zone… She looks unconscious!" What is the common theme here? That I'm allowing some part of my brain to silence and I'm playing so freely that it's almost as if I'm not thinking about what I'm doing at all; my brain is not active.
That zone is my optimum level. But how do I get there? That is the real question as it is so hard to play at this level on a consistent basis.
Let's break it down. Without getting scientific, how do we function? Well, there's a part of ourselves that tells us what to do (brain) and there is a part that actually does it (body). Is there a way to limit the role of the brain, the part of us that judges, criticizes, and comments on everything that we do? If there were, it would probably make it a lot easier for us to be able to get into that optimum zone and play more calmly, clearly and without those negative distractions. This would LET our bodies do the work and minimize the work of the brain that is trying to give every bit of instruction/over analyze/dissect what is happening on the tennis court at all times. The keyword is LET; LET your body take full control.
Elbaba won the 2016 U.S. Open National Playoffs Eastern Section at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Let's say I want to hit a target with my serve out wide on the ad-side of the tennis court. There are two approaches I could take to achieve it:
A) I could measure how high I need to toss the ball, think about where I have to hit the ball, what speed I have to hit the ball, how much I have to pronate my wrist, at what height over the net I have to hit the ball, the exact dimensions of the box that the cone is located. That's exhausting work and, let me tell you, it probably won't work. That is allowing my brain to over analyze the situation
B) I could aim at the cone by looking at it, close my eyes, visualize where the cone is, take a big deep breath, and BOOM, hit it right over there. Chances are that method would work a lot better because I'm letting my brain be less active and letting my body do the work.
What allows your body to trust your mind? It's probably experience. After thousands of reps of hitting tennis balls in practice and matches, at some point you must allow your mind to trust that your body is totally capable of doing what it is supposed to do. When tennis players are playing their best, they oftentimes describe it as being able to hit with their eyes closed. This is obviously not true, but it is a zone that lets you feel like you can do whatever you want and that everything you touch is perfect on your strings. You aren't exactly thinking about anything, just how nice everything feels and how you can execute any shot with the right game plan. You're basically just going after it and LETTING it happen.
This is something I strive to get better at and something that I believe will make me a better tennis athlete-- quieting my mind and trusting my body to do its job: Allowing myself to feel my actions rather than chasing words all the time.
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I am a pianist with about 2 weekly hours at the piano. I sell insurance full-time to keep us afloat. My life is severely imbalanced since we homeschool two young children and I daily commute 90-120 minutes round trip. For many reasons, it's made sense to continue with this knowing my passions lie just out of reach. My husband is working on a mid-life career change and was weeks to months away from transitioning into a new role with significantly higher income. At that point, I'd have gone part-time or quit the J-O-B to focus on musical pursuits. We are very frugal and can trim very little from the budget.
I was fired two days ago for something seemingly minor. I acknowledge my responsibility but am still legitimately angry. This was the first job I have ever truly felt God called me to (outside of being a pianist). I loved everything about the position and this company when first hired 2+ years ago. Eventually, other changes lead to many frustrations, but I still enjoy what I do.
I'm trying to remain positive and learn what I can from this, however this is not my first termination. (Following back-to-back pregnancies, I had severe post-partum depression and was unable to perform my job duties 4 years ago.) While we're not ready for me to strictly focus on my piano studio, I feel it's wise to continue selling insurance since I can easily jump back into a good income.
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Heidi, I hear from clients like you frequently. They are either let go or choose to leave the corporate world and are starting a new path. First, I want to tell you that I think it is wise for you to look for ways to continue to make income until you feel a better sense of direction.
By no means do I think you are incapable of learning or adapting to rules, but keep in mind, working for someone else is not always what everyone is cut out to do. You may want to try working as a contractor if possible for some agencies. While I know that is not always possible, more companies are permitting workers to work under that umbrella than ever before.
That being said, you can work as much or little as you like and set your own schedule while most likely just adhering to a few bits of protocal about how the company wants you to conduct business in their name. This may give you the flexibility you need to determine if you ever want to return as an employee for any company.
There is less security as a contractor but more flexibility. In the long run, you most likely need to determine what you REALLY want to be doing in order to make the income you need and then determine if you can do that in your own business or if you do need to return to a more structured setting.
So, for right now, I would suggest you realize you are in good company and the best game plan is to work to discover what work is really meaningful to you, appeals to you overall and could provide you with the income you need/want. Take some time to really ask yourself those questions and then you may feel better about developing your game plan/
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Heidi - I would second the advice from Kathy. I would also say that this is an excellent time to think about what is most important and where you would like you and your family to be in 5 years. Make sure you know where your path is headed!
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Easier to eat 1 rib at a time.henapple said:Try honey in the foil and sauce the finishing step. Why did you cut the ribs?
I love dropping my chips or chunks into the fire and then arranging up the drip pan, grate and food stuffs. I love smelling like smoke. SWMBO doesn't like it so much, but she never complains when shes eating.
Try just going 5 hours straight without the foiling. Foiling steams them, and can make them a little too fall off the bone. When I do ribs, I dial in the temp at 250, toss them on, and don't open the lid again for about 4.5 hours till i start checking for doneness and they come out perfect every time. Never found a need to foil at all.FearlessTheEggNoob said:
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Michael J. Gaber is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of WNC. Mr. Gaber oversees the day-to-day operations of WNC's property investments and the Investment Management group. He has been involved in real estate acquisition, valuation, and investment activities for over 26 years and has been with WNC since 1997. Prior to joining WNC, he was involved in the valuation and classification of major assets, restructuring of debt, and analysis of real estate taxes with a large financial institution. Mr. Gaber is a member of the Board of Directors of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition and a member of the Board of Governors of the California Housing Consortium. Mr. Gaber is a member of the Housing Credit Group of NAHB and a member of the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association. http://www.wncinc.com/index.html
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Rick Goldstein is a Partner at Nixon Peabody. He is a national authority on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, having been deeply involved with it since its enactment in 1986. Mr. Goldstein represents syndicators, investors and developers in housing tax credit deals, including acquisitions of project partnerships, dispositions and other "upper tier work." Drawing on his expertise in transactions and public policy, he counsels clients on complex transactional matters and on how public policy affects current and future business matters. http://www.nixonpeabody.com
James Miller has either chaired or established the legislative practices in three major American Lawyer top 100 firms who serve clients in Washington, D.C. He is a noted legislative strategist who has over 30 years of experience in representing clients on tax policy matters. Mr. Miller combines a tax lawyer's technical knowledge with the skill of a litigator to effectively represent a wide spectrum of clients before the Senate Finance Committee, the Ways and Means Committee, the Joint Committee on Taxation of the United States Congress, and the Office of Tax Policy of the United States Department of Treasury, as well as the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service. Prior to his private practice, Mr. Miller served for four years as a senior Treasury official in the Administration of George H.W. Bush with the responsibility of working with Congress to enact the President's tax policy objectives. http://taxlegislativesolutions.com/
Victoria Spielman joined the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) as its Executive Director in 2005. Ms. Spielman is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the 135+-member organization as well as an integral part of the legislative outreach team. Ms. Spielman works to educate members of Congress on the importance of the Housing Credit and its role in creating jobs and strengthening families and neighborhoods through safe and stable housing. Prior to joining AHTCC, Ms. Spielman was a Legislative and Policy Analyst at the National Council of State Housing Agencies.
Beth Mullen, CPA, is the National Director of CohnReznick LLP's Affordable Housing Industry Practice, and a member of the firm's Tax Practice Executive Committee. She has more than 25 years of experience providing consulting, tax, and accounting services to real estate owners and developers and the community redevelopment industry. Beth is also a member of the Commercial Real Estate Industry Practice and the Renewable Energy Industry Practice. Beth has been involved with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program since its inception and has provided consulting services to developers, state credit agencies, and investors. She manages the CohnReznick tax requirements for private corporate funds and publicly syndicated low-income housing tax credit partnerships comprising several billion dollars in invested assets. Beth is an industry spokesperson and is frequently invited to speak at national and local industry trade conferences. She teaches internal and external courses on low-income, New Markets, and historic tax credits and has published articles in several trade magazines. http://www.cohnreznick.com/
Bryan Keller is the Partner-In-Charge of RubinBrown's Real Estate Services Group and is a member of the Assurance Services Group. His focus is on real estate audit, financial, consulting, and tax services. Mr. Keller is a featured author for various trade publications and a frequent lecturer at industry seminars and conferences. He is also a regular instructor of various in-house real estate training. http://rubinbrown.com/
Since joining National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF) in 2000, Joseph S. Hagan has raised more than $10.2 billion in equity investments, resulting in 131,500 new residences across the country. In an industry that has over 23 LIHTC syndicators, NEF has consistently ranked as one of the top three. Mr. Hagan has been in the housing credit business since the program began in 1986. He was the Director of Multi-Family Housing at the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, which served as the housing credit allocation agency. In 1989 he founded the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) where he was President for three years. OCCH went on to be the largest state equity fund in the country, investing more than $1.3 billion. In November 2013, he was inducted into the Affordable Housing Hall of Fame sponsored by Affordable Housing Finance Magazine. In 2009, he was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Affordable Housing Investors Council and in 2004, he was honored by Fannie Mae with the Syndicator CEO of the Year award. http://www.nefinc.org/


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Affiliate Marketing: The 5 Step Formula To Crush It No Matter What You're Promoting
Have you ever wondered why you always tend to see the same individuals at the top of the leaderboards, no matter what they decide to promote?
Why certain individuals can be top earners in 3 different opportunities, while most struggle.
Is it that they have more traffic? A bigger list? Better communication and sales skills?
But it's also because they focus on the correct things, and do certain things that you're not.
Here's the 5 step formula that I've personally used to get on, and stay on the Elite Marketing Pro leaderboards, and now create 1 10k/Month steam of income and 2 separate $2,500-$5k/Month income streams. See below for proof.
Disclaimer: A large portion of profits goes back into the business for advertising. It's not all walk away income.
So… Here we go…
1. Focus On Quality Of Traffic Over Quantity Of Traffic
This is a lesson that I had to learn the hard way. In the early days of my Marketing, I was all about trying to get as much traffic as humanly possible for as little as humanly possible… and I did.
The problem: None of it converted. 🙂
You have to make sure that the traffic you drive to your offers is targeted and is made up of individuals who will be likely to buy what you have to offer.
That means people who have already shown interest in products/services that are similar to whatever it is your offering, have ideally already purchased something similar to what you have to offer, and are ideally from the top tier countries.
In my personal experience, the most responsive leads come from: Australia, Canada, Ireland, The United Kingdom, The United States, and New Zealand.
When you target people from those countries, and target people who have showed interest in products and services similar to yours, your front end conversions will be much higher, which equates to more people seeing and taking your backend offers.
Expect to pay anywhere from .70 to 1.50 per click for quality traffic depending on what mediums you're using.
2. Use A Bridge Page In Your Funnel That Brands You And Puts You In-between The Offer And Traffic
A bridge page is simply a page that comes directly after someone opts-in to your capture page, and before the actual offer.
It's primary duties are to introduce yourself, and presell your offer, and if you have any social proof, position yourself as the expert.
I'm not going to get into exactly how to create bridge pages in too much depth in this post, as that would be an entire post in of itself, but you can checkout the bridge page I use in my funnel right here:
Click Here To View My Bridge Page Now…
I've split tested results with using a bridge page and without using a bridge page, and here's what generally happens:
Firstly, there is a definite bump in your funnel abandonment, meaning fewer people in total get to your sales page, for me, generally about 25% of people exit out of my funnel before reaching the sales page when I use the bridge page above…
The people who do get to the sales page ARE MUCH MORE RESPONSIVE.
When I DON'T use a bridge page, on average, I get about a 1% conversion rate from lead to sale, meaning that 1% of people who hit the sale page buy. Then in my e-mail followup, I generally only get about a 25% open rate on my first e-mail, and it drops off quickly after that.
When I DO use a bridge page, I usually get about a 1.5% conversion rate, meaning that out of 100 people, 1.5 end up buying… AND… THEY BUY ALOT MORE… which is where the real magic happens.
With one of the offers I promote, I've seen as much of a 33% increase in up-sell purchases from using a bridge page…
Meaning that without the bridge page, only about 33% of people were purchasing the immediate up-sell after the first purchase, and WITH the bridge page, that immediately bumped up to 66%.
The up-sell was a $49 offer from a $7 trial front end.
So… while a bridge page like the one I'm using above DOES increase friction in your buying process, resulting in fewer people seeing your sales page… It also considerably increases responsiveness in those individuals who actually DO get to your sales page, which in turn ends up creating overall more sales on the front end, and backend.
Use a bridge page.
3. Create A USP/Bonus Offer That People Can Only Get From You When They Decide To Buy/Join
When your promoting an opportunity or selling an affiliate product, you have to realize that 10,000 other people are also promoting the exact same offer… and it's up to you to give your prospects a reason to buy from you instead of your competition.
If you don't… there's no reason they shouldn't go find someone who IS offering a bonus, and buy from them. Actually… They'd be smart too.
It's 2015, and Internet Marketing has evolved. Most people are smart enough to know that if you're promoting an opportunity, others are as well, and if you're not offering a bonus, someone else probably is.
Refer to this blog post I made last week for training on how to create a USP/Bonus offer.
The REALLY good news: Most affiliates are too lazy to create a bonus offer… So if you're the one who does, you can be the person who ethically steals everyone else's sales.
Create a USP/Bonus Offer.
4. Have An Immaculate E-mail Followup Series In Place.
Most people need to see an offer 7 times before they ever decide to buy. It's your job in your e-mail followup to get people back to your offer those 7 times in order to get them to buy.
In your followup, list all of the benefits that your opportunity/product offers, how it will work for the end user, game plans that they'll be able to use as a member for promotion, why your offer is better than all the other noise, and include a TON of social proof. If you don't have any social proof yourself, use testimonials and case studies from the leaders in your opportunity and showcase them for your prospects to see. Then as soon as you start seeing results yourself, share, share, share, share.
My personal followup series is 30 days long, and an e-mail a day for the first 2 weeks, then an e-mail every other day for the second 2 weeks. Some people recommend using even more aggressive and long followup series. In general, the more times you can get people back to your offer, the more of a chance you'll have that they buy.
5. Provide Value To Warm Up Your Leads Who Don't Buy Immediately To Set Yourself Up For Future Sales.
No matter how good your offer, bridge page, and traffic sources are, you'll usually never see over 3% front-end conversion rates…
Meaning that 97% of everyone who comes through your funnel won't buy on the first point of contact. People don't know who you are, don't trust you, and aren't necessarily just going to buy from you right out of the gate.
Provide value in the form of blog posts, youtube videos, podcast episodes and e-mails in order to warm your leads that haven't purchased up, and to build a relationship with them.
Once you have a relationship and responsiveness built with your leads who didn't buy from you on the first point of contact, they'll be much more likely to buy from you down the road when you offer something else, or just offer them the same product/service again.
The 5 steps in todays blog post are all about two things:
1. Creating as many front end buyers on the first point of contact who buy as much as humanly possible…
2. Setting yourself up for future sales and sustainability.
Add each of the 5 things above into your marketing, AND STAY CONSISTENT, and it's just a matter of time until you're on the leaderboards too.
To Our Mutual Success,
Misha Wilson
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Click here to download the report now…
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2007-06-18 - Having just returned from their incredibly successful US tour to their Norwegian homebase, our chartbreakers DIMMU BORGIR are far from taking a break after the release of "In Sorte Diaboli": Shagrath and Co. have just announced some brand new UK tourdates! Five dates of the European "The Invaluable Darkness" - tour 2007 will take place this fall in England - so don´t miss out!!! Supporting them will be the AMON AMARTH vikings, and Danish act HATESPHERE has just been announced as opening act. A fat package indeed....DIMMU BORGIR - The Invaluable Darkness Tour 200728.09.2007 LONDON - Forum (UK) 29.09.2007 NOTTINGHAM - Rock City (UK) 30.09.2007 MANCHESTER - Academy (UK) 01.10.2007 GLASGOW - Garage/QMU (UK) 02.10.2007 WOLVERHAMPTON - Civic Hall (UK)
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DIMMU BORGIR - on #1 of the DVD charts!
2017-05-11 16:00 - Norwegian symphonic black metal giants, DIMMU BORGIR, finally unleashed their highly-anticipated double-DVD/BluRay and it's already taken the international charts by storm. Détails
DIMMU BORGIR - BluRay/DVD out now!
2017-04-28 11:00 - Today, Norwegian symphonic black metal giants, DIMMU BORGIR, unleash their highly-anticipated live BluRay/DVD »Forces Of The Northern Night«. Détails
DIMMU BORGIR - unveil live clip!
2017-04-21 14:00 - To increase the anticipation, DIMMU BORGIR are now unveiling the live video of their monumental song 'Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse'. Détails
DIMMU BORGIR - unveil third trailer!
2017-04-12 16:00 - DIMMU BORGIR have revealed the third trailer and pay tribute to all their fans around the globe - those who travelled thousands of miles to see DIMMU BORGIR's show in Oslo! Détails
DIMMU BORGIR - live clip for 'Gateways'!
2017-03-31 14:00 - DIMMU BORGIR reveals with 'Gateways' the second live clip from their memorable show in Oslo, taken from the highly-anticipated double-DVD/BluRay "Forces Of The Northern Night" Détails
DIMMU BORGIR - unveil second trailer!
2017-03-16 16:00 - DIMMU BORGIR have revealed the second trailer for »Forces Of The Northern Night« and witness the last moments before the band entered the stage in Oslo! Détails
DIMMU BORGIR - unveil first trailer!
2017-03-03 14:00 - Watch the first trailer for »Forces Of The Northern Night« here and take a look behind the scenes of this ambitious orchestra production. Détails
DIMMU BORGIR - unveil 'Mourning Palace' live
2017-02-17 13:00 - As 2017 marks the year of the great return of Norwegian symphonic black metal giants, DIMMU BORGIR. Pre-order started for double-DVD »Forces Of The Northern Night«! Détails
DIMMU BORGIR - announce new double-DVD!
2017-01-11 14:00 - Norwegian symphonic black metal giants, DIMMU BORGIR, finally emerge from the depths of darkness, to mark 2017 as the year of their monumental return. Détails
DIMMU BORGIR - extend partnership!
2016-04-11 19:45 - Norwegian symphonic black metal giants, DIMMU BORGIR, can proudly announce that they have signed a new contract with Nuclear Blast Records. The band commented: "We wish to ... Détails


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Thanks to Lyly for the heads up on the official press release for Season 4 .
I have also received a guest list from one of my sources which I have posted in the Rumours section as I've not 100% confirmed it.
With only 48 original episodes left until the final episode airs in 2010, this season truly is the beginning of the end with the promise of rescue at hand. Jack has radioed a freighter stationed somewhere off the island. But when it's disclosed that Charlie's dying warning was that these people may not be who they say they are, the castaways are split as to what to do. Jack is convinced that the freighter people are there to rescue them, while Locke is not. A division occurs among the survivors. Who is on the freighter? What was the significance of the flash-forward showing Jack and Kate off the island at some point in the future? What will the consequences be when the characters once again encounter Michael, who seemingly escaped the island after murdering two of the survivors? These are some of the questions "Lost" will explore during the action-packed fourth season.
The band of friends, family, enemies and strangers must continue to work together against the cruel weather and harsh terrain if they want to stay alive. But as they have discovered during their 90-plus days on the island, danger and mystery loom behind every corner, and those they thought could be trusted may turn against them. Even heroes have secrets.
"Lost" stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Henry Ian Cusick as Desmond, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Michael Emerson as Ben, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Elizabeth Mitchell as Juliet, Terry O'Quinn as Locke and Harold Perrineau as Michael.
Source: ABC
Official Season 4 Press Release
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Tyrannus vociferans
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
Lois Manowitz
A large, noisy, and conspicuous flycatcher of the southwestern United States and Mexico, the Cassin's Kingbird can be distinguished from the other yellow kingbirds by its dark gray head and chest, and the white tip to its black tail.
Found in open country with scattered trees or open woodlands.
Flying insects, some fruit.
Captures most prey by aerial hawking from an elevated perch. Also grabs insects on ground.
Cassin's Kingbird numbers were stable between 1966 and 2015, according to the North American Breeding Bird Survey. Partners in Flight estimates a global breeding population of 6 million, with 35% spending part of the year in the U.S., and 99% in Mexico. The species rates a 9 out of 20 on the Continental Concern Score. Cassin's Kingbird is not on the 2016 State of North America's Birds' Watch List.
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In my area 13% of the population are immigarnts from non EU countries. When I talk to them I hear an accent, a local Italian accent, sometimes speaking dialect. Indeed we should stop referring to them as immigrants and rather seeing them more as "new Emilians".
This is the new Emilia Romagna.
Since last year musician Massimo Zamboni and the local administration are trying to improve and ease the integration between these communities and locals with a simple yet effective idea.
Bringing "us" on "their" ground with something in common. So concerts will be hold in their places of worship where the "old" and the "new" Emilians can meet, know, share by the love for music.
These pictures were taken outside the "Christian Evangelical Church" in Reggio Emilia.This is a work in progress


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John A. Logan - Early Life & Career:

Born near Murphysboro, IL on February 9, 1826, John Alexander Logan was the son of a successful farmer and doctor who later served in the state legislature. Receiving a mix of formal and informal education, he attended Shiloh College between the ages of fourteen and seventeen. With the outbreak of the Mexican-American War, Logan sought to join the military. Though he obtained a commission as a second lieutenant, he was mustered out in 1848 without seeing combat. Returning home, Logan attended law school at Louisville University before accepting as position as a prosecuting attorney. Holding this job briefly, he decided to enter politics and won his father's former seat in the Illinois House of Representatives in 1852.

A Democrat, Logan held similar views to many in southern Illinois which included an aversion to abolition and strict enforcement of fugitive slave laws. Arriving in Springfield, he proved a gifted and fiery orator and quickly gained a position of prominence within the party. In 1858, Logan supported and spoke on behalf of Senator Stephen A. Douglas who was engaged in a race with Abraham Lincoln. Elected to the US House of Representatives that year, he endorsed the concept of popular sovereignty in regard to the expansion of slavery but personally believed that it would not expand into the West. With the election of Lincoln in 1860, Logan began to distance himself from his party as he ardently felt that the Union should be preserved.

John Logan - The Civil War Begins:

With the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter and beginning of the Civil War in April 1861, Logan continued to hold his seat in Congress. That July, he attached himself as a volunteer to the 2nd Michigan Volunteers and fought at the First Battle of Bull Run. Returning home, Logan worked to raise the 31st Illinois Volunteers and was appointed the regiment's colonel. Assigned to Brigadier General John A. McClernand's brigade, the regiment first saw combat that November when Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant advanced on Belmont, MO. In the resulting battle, Logan's men aided in driving Brigadier General Gideon Pillow's men from their camp. Earning the nickname "Black Jack" from his men for his dark hair and complexion, Logan's performance was singled out by McClernand.

In February, Logan and his men moved south as Grant captured Fort Henry and moved against Fort Donelson. Holding the extreme Union right along the Cumberland River near Fort Donelson, the 31st Illinois came under heavy attack on February 15. Attempting to hold the line, Logan was wounded twice and his men forced to fall back. Recognizing his strong performance during the fighting, Grant personally recommended him for promotion to brigadier general after the battle. Taking a brief leave to recover, Logan formally received his promotion on March 21 and resigned from Congress on April 2. Returning to the army after the Battle of Shiloh, he took command of a brigade which included his old regiment.

John Logan - Rise to Prominence:

Serving in the Army of the Tennessee, Logan later rose to division command as Union forces operated in northern Mississippi. When Grant reorganized the army in late 1862, Logan assumed command of a division in Major General James B. McPherson's newly-created XVII Corps. In early 1863, he received a promotion to major general to be dated from November 29, 1862. Through the winter and spring, Logan's men took part in Grant's operations against Vicksburg on the Mississippi River. Moving south of Vicksburg on the west bank, Grant's army crossed the river at the end of April and began advancing east towards Jackson. On May 12, Logan's division played a key role in defeating Confederate forces at the Battle of Raymond. Four days later, his men contributed to the victory at Champion Hill which forced Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton's Confederate troops to begin retreating to the Vicksburg defenses.

Advancing to Vicksburg, Logan's men took part in the failed Union assaults on May 19 and 22. Unable to break through, Grant commenced a siege of the city. As the siege progressed, troops from Logan's division built a mine under the Confederate lines. Detonated on July 25, the follow on assault failed to penetrate into the city. When the city finally surrendered on July 4, Grant designated Logan's division to be the first to enter Vicksburg. After overseeing the initial rebuilding of the city, he took leave from the army and traveled home where he spoke in favor of the war.

John Logan - XV Corps:

Returning to Mississippi in September, Logan resumed command of his division which was tasked with eliminating Confederate raiders in that state and across the river in Louisiana. In the spring of 1864, Grant shifted east to take overall command of Union armies and Major General William T. Sherman assumed his position in the west. Reorganizing his troops for the campaign against Atlanta, he promoted Logan to lead XV Corps in McPherson's Army of the Tennessee. Leading the army's advance into Georgia, Logan's men took part in the Battle of Resaca in mid-May as Sherman clashed with General Joseph E. Johnston. Continuing to maneuver against Johnston through May, Union forces fought several minor engagements as they worked their way south. During the course of these, Logan sustained a light wound at Dallas on May 28.

A month later, on June 27, XV Corps attacked Confederate forces at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and was repelled with heavy losses. Nearing Atlanta in July, Sherman ordered McPherson's army to the left of the Union advance. This saw Logan and his men attack the Georgia Railroad on July 18. As McPherson moved east of the city, Confederate troops, now led by General John Bell Hood, attacked Major General George Thomas' Army of the Cumberland at Peachtree Creek on July 20. Though bloodily repulsed, Hood moved to attack McPherson two days later at the Battle of Atlanta. Exploiting a gap between XVI and XVII Corps, Confederate forces initially gained ground in fighting that saw McPherson killed.

Tapped to lead the army, Logan succeeded holding his own lines to the north while organizing a defense that halted the enemy to the south. In the wake of the fighting, Sherman, ever distrustful of political generals, elected to appoint Major General Oliver O. Howard, a West Pointer, to lead the Army of Tennessee rather than allow Logan to remain in the post. Though he viewed this as a personal slight and considered resigning, Logan continued to perform well leading XV Corps and played a key role in turning the Confederates back at Ezra Church on July 28. At the end of August, XV Corps aided in the victory at Jonesborough which compelled Hood to abandon Atlanta.

John Logan - Later War:

On September 21, at the request of Congressman Elihu Washburne and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, Logan took leave from his corps to return to Illinois. There he actively campaigned for Lincoln's reelection. In early December, Logan traveled to City Point, VA to meet with Grant. Increasingly frustrated with Thomas' apparent reluctance to attack Hood near Nashville, Grant dispatched Logan to Tennessee with orders to relieve Thomas if he had not attacked before his arrival. Reaching Louisville, he learned that Thomas had destroyed Hood's army at the Battle of Nashville. Alerting Grant of this development, Logan asked to return to XV Corps.

This was approved and Logan rejoined his men during Sherman's Carolinas Campaign. Taking part in the Battle of Bentonville, he stayed with XV Corps until Johnston's surrender at Bennett Place on April 26. On May 19, Logan was finally appointed commander of the Army of the Tennessee and led it during the Grand Review of the Army of the West in Washington, DC. Leaving the army in late July, he quickly moved to resume his political career.

John Logan - Postwar:

Elected to Congress in 1867, Logan served as one of the managers for the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. Serving as a Republican, he was also the second Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (1868-1871) and an early advocate for the creation of Memorial Day. Moving to the Senate in 1871, Logan served as James G. Blaine's running mate in the 1884 presidential election. Losing to Grover Cleveland and Thomas A. Hendricks, he returned the Senate. Two years later, Logan fell ill in December as the 49th US Congress began its session. Suffering through the month, he died in Washington, DC on December 26, 1886. His remains were interred in what is now the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery.

Selected Sources

 Civil War Trust: John A. Logan

HistoryNet: Black Jack John Logan Goes to War

John A. Logan Museum


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