Thought for the Day - A negative mind - 02/28/11 09:05 AM
You may trick yourself into believing that you are only playing devil's advocate or searching for weaknesses in apparently good ideas, but in the end negative thinking always produces negative results. Just as your mind will work tirelessly to translate your positive thoughts into their physical equivalent, it will work equally hard to create negative results when all of your thoughts are negative.
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Thought for the Day - The power of the mind - 02/27/11 09:29 AM
The mind is the most powerful weapon known to man. It simply cannot be controlled or contained by an outside force, however formidable that force may at first appear. Throughout history, tyrants have tried to control those who opposed them, but eventually these rulers discovered the power of the imagination was far greater than the threat of the sword. As Victor Hugo said, "An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come."
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Thought for the Day - Feed your mind - 02/26/11 08:59 AM
Do you have a continuous improvement program for your most valuable asset -- your mind? Make sure that you spend at least a half hour each day studying, thinking, and planning. Review your long-, intermediate-, and short-term goals, and measure your progress to date. Are you on schedule for their completion? Ask yourself, "What information do I not have that would help me achieve my goals?" Then gather the information you need and get into action.
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Afternoon Humor - 02/25/11 04:17 PM
A young Arab asks his father, "What is that weird hat you are wearing?" The father said, "Why, it's a 'chechia' because in the desert it protects our heads from the sun." "And what is this type of clothing that you are wearing?" asked the young man. "It's a 'djbellah' because in the desert it is very hot and it protects your body." said the father.               The son asked, "And what about those ugly shoes on your feet? His father replied, "These are 'babouches", which keep us from burning our feet when in the desert." "Tell me," added the boy. … (1 comments)

Thought for the Day - Feed your mind - 02/25/11 09:07 AM
Computer experts use the acronym GIGO -- garbage in, garbage out -- to illustrate the fact that the computer can process only the information it is given. The same is true with your mind. If you feed it healthful, nourishing "food," it will grow strong and agile, but if you restrict it to a regular diet of mental "junk food," your mind will become unhealthy, negative, and unproductive. It will return to you what you put into it. Feed your mind a balanced, nourishing diet. Study information from a variety of fields to help you keep up with the latest trends. … (2 comments)

Thought for the Day - The power of the mind - 02/23/11 08:50 AM
You may not fully understand the complex process that causes electricity to be generated and transmitted to your home. But you understand very well how to apply and use it to illuminate your home, power your computer, and perform hundreds of other essential tasks. The same is true of your mind. No one understands the incredibly complex workings of the brain; we know only that when we use our mind in a certain way, we achieve a desired result. If we think positively, we achieve positive results.
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Thought for the Day - The power of the mind - 02/22/11 10:51 AM
Pat Ryan, the chairman and CEO of Aon Corporation, the giant multinational insurance company, is fond of saying, "You can't conceive how high 'up' is, except for the limitations of your own mind." It's not very good English, he admits, but it emphatically makes the point that the only limits that can be placed on the power of your mind will be those you impose on it yourself. When you brainstorm, don't allow limits to be placed on any idea. Sometimes the ideas that seem the craziest at the time will later prove to be the most inspired. If you're working … (0 comments)

Thought for the Day - Make a Decision - 02/21/11 10:00 AM
Successful people are decisive. They don't agonize over decisions and thereby miss out on a great opportunity. They gather the relevant information, discuss alternatives with advisers whose opinions they respect, and then make a decision and get on with it. Indecision creates the worse kind of paralysis and, left unattended, can permanently damage you and your organization. If you have trouble making decisions, remember that there are few decisions that are irreversible. If you later discover that you were wrong, correct your course and move on.
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Thought for the Day - practical experience - 02/20/11 09:30 AM
Theoretical knowledge without practical experience might be compared to a large mass of undirected energy. Until it is focused, it is difficult to direct the energy to a useful end. Practical experience is the lens through which the energy of knowledge may be focused and directed toward activities that will provide the greatest benefit. When you learn new concepts or have an idea that has not yet been tested, make it a practice to think through its application carefully before implementation. When you have considered the possibilities, and it still seems to be a good idea -- get into action. The … (1 comments)

Thought for the Day - Watch your six - 02/19/11 09:38 AM
In many cases co workers or peers will smile to your face while stabbing you in the back,don't be fooled by people who attempt to further their own interests under the guise of helping you. Listen to advice from others, thank them for their interest, and make up your own mind about what is best. Follow their advice if it fits with your plan for your life, but don't hesitate to discard it if it doesn't. In all the world, there is only one individual who knows what is best for you, and that person is you.
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Morning Humor ~ Senior Texting - 02/19/11 09:25 AM
Since more and more Seniors are texting and tweeting there appears to be a need for a STC (Senior Texting Code). If you qualify for Senior Discounts, these are the codes for you!ATD - At The Doctor's BFF - Best Friend FellBTW - Bring The WheelchairBYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth CBM - Covered By MedicareCUATSC - See You At The Senior Center DWI - Driving While Incontinent FWB - Friend With Beta BlockersFWIW - Forgot Where I WasFYI - Found Your Insulin GGPBL - Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low!GHA - Got Heartburn AgainGLKI - Gotta Go, Laxative Kicking In HGBM … (3 comments)

The Big Picture per Dr. Krauthammer - 02/17/11 12:20 PM
Dr. Krauthammer is on Fox News . He is an M.D. And a lawyer and is paralyzed from the neck down.  A friend went to hear Charles Krauthammer. He listened with 25 others in a closed room. What he says here, is NOT 2nd-hand but 1st. The ramifications are staggering for us, our children and their children. Last Monday was a profound evening, Dr. Charles Krauthammer spoke to the Center for the American Experiment.. He is a brilliant intellectual, seasoned & articulate. He is forthright and careful in his analysis, and never resorts to emotions or personal insults. He is NOT a fear monger nor … (1 comments)

Thought for the Day - Take Control of your Mind - 02/17/11 09:12 AM
Your mind is unquestionably your most valuable possession. You may lose every material thing you own, but knowledge can never be taken from you. With it, you can earn a new fortune, build a new home, and buy anything you truly desire. No one else can control your thoughts; even the cruelest tyrant cannot force you to think about something you refuse to accept. When you make a deliberate decision to take control of your mind and feed it positive, constructive thoughts, you are on your way to taking control of your life. The thoughts you allow to dominate your mind … (1 comments)

Your Never Too Old - 02/16/11 03:59 PM
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Thought for the Day - Keep an Open Mind - 02/16/11 09:10 AM
To the untrained eye, a geode looks pretty much like an ordinary rock. But a trained geologist knows that inside the geode there is a beautiful crystal lining. The story is the same for those who refuse to examine new possibilities because their minds are closed. Life's greatest opportunities, like the geode, often come in ordinary packaging. Do not allow yourself to become such a creature of habit that you simply go through the motions and let life happen to you. Just taking a new route to work, putting together a jigsaw puzzle, reading a newspaper instead of watching television, or … (1 comments)

Thought for the Day - Keep an Open Mind - 02/15/11 10:23 AM
Cookie mogul Wally Amos is fond of quoting the saying, "The mind is like a parachute. It functions best when opened." When you open your mind to the possibilities, objectively analyze information and refuse to allow your personal preferences and biases to influence your judgment, you will be able to perceive great truths that have been overlooked by others. A closed mind, though, will cause you to miss out on some of life's greatest offerings. If you find yourself disputing the facts, or if you keep attempting to revise them to support your beliefs, ask yourself, ?Why am I so unwilling … (1 comments)

Simple Truth - 02/15/11 10:19 AM
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Explanation on how the New Stimulas Plan works. - 02/14/11 11:42 AM

 
Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House.
One is from Chicago, another is from Tennessee, and the third is from Minnesota.All three go with a White House official to examine the fence. The Minnesota contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, thenworks some figures with a pencil. "Well," he says, "I figure the job will run about $900:$400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me." The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says,"I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for … (1 comments)

Thought for the Day - Use it or lose it! - 02/14/11 11:10 AM
Just as the physical body becomes strong through regular exercise, so does the mind require regular use to remain strong. Make sure that your personal development plan includes plenty of mental stimulation. One of the best ways to develop your imagination and visualization skills is through reading. As you read, your mind translates the words into images that help you better understand the concepts about which you are reading. Become a voracious reader. Read newspapers, trade magazines, self-help books, and novels; all will contribute to your store of knowledge and to your ability to visualize and more effectively use your imagination.
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Thought for the Day - focus on the possibilities - 02/13/11 09:32 AM
In any type of business, the most valuable ideas are those that make money, save money, save time, or improve the way things are done. Every improvement, however slight, is a step in the right direction. Being alert for opportunities to improve things is a function of a positive attitude. It is virtually impossible to think creatively about opportunities when your thoughts are concentrated on the downside risk instead of the upside potential. As you search for ways to improve your performance, or to find a better, faster, or more economical way to perform a task or build a product, by … (2 comments)

The Whale - 02/13/11 09:28 AM
 ...The Whale...  If you read a recent  front page story of the San Francisco Chronicle, you would have read  about a female humpback whale who had become entangled in a spider  web of crab traps and lines. She was weighted down  by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle to stay  afloat. She also had hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around  her body, her tail, her torso, a line tugging in her mouth.A  fisherman spotted her just east of the Farallon Islands (outside the Golden Gate) and radioed an environmental  group for help. Within a few … (3 comments)

Morning Humor: FORREST GUMP GOES TO HEAVEN - 02/12/11 11:45 AM
The day finally arrived. Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven.. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed, And Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. St. Peter said, 'Well, Forrest, It is certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, And we have been administering An entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to Pass it before you can get into Heaven.' Forrest responds, 'It sure is good to be here, St. Peter, sir. … (2 comments)

Thought for the Day - Make no little plans - 02/12/11 09:21 AM
Daniel Burnham, the turn-of-the-century architect and civic planner whose plan for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair had an enormous influence on contemporary civic design, was quoted as saying, "Make no little plans." He knew that to achieve great things we must have grand ideas. If you can imagine it, you can create it. And if you can create in your imagination the job that you would like to have, it is possible to create it in the real world.
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Thought for the Day - creative vision - 02/11/11 10:09 AM
Before you can build anything worthwhile, you must first create it in your mind. Your mind is not constrained by physical limitations or boundaries. In the workshop of your mind, you can visualize things that have never been. It is said that Albert Einstein visualized how the universe might look if he were riding astride a beam of light through infinity. Then he worked out the mathematics to support his theory of relativity. You can use the power of your imagination to visualize solutions to difficult problems, to develop new ideas, and to see yourself achieving the goals you have set … (2 comments)

Thought for the Day - A good idea - 02/10/11 12:56 PM
The founder of the Piggly Wiggly grocery chain was a low-level employee in a corner grocery when he visited a cafeteria and got the idea that the same techniques could be applied to the grocery business. He was ridiculed by experts, but he was convinced that the idea was a good one. Saunders persevered, and his adaptation of the self-service idea to the grocery business led him to become the father of the modern supermarket. It is often true that a great idea alone is not enough to achieve success. Implementation may require as much as or more imagination than coming … (0 comments)

Morning Humor ~ Purchasing or Leasing - which is better? - 02/09/11 11:07 AM
ACCOUNTING QUESTION:
WHICH IS BETTER PURCHASE OR LEASE?
Many people cannot decide which is cheaper -  purchasing or leasing. We'd like to help you decide by illustrating two charming stories of foolish men and cunning women. Purchasing The math on the Paul McCartney - Heather Mills divorce is as follows: After 5 years of marriage, he paid her $49 million. Assuming he had sex with her every night during their 5 year relationship, it ended up with him purchasing her @ $26,849 per time. Leasing On the other hand, New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's favourite hooker, Kristen, who is an absolute stunner … (2 comments)

Thought for the Day - creative vision - 02/09/11 10:41 AM
We are just beginning to understand the mysterious ways in which the mind works, but successful people have long known how to use the power of creative vision to their advantage. Many "new" ideas are really nothing more than a new combination of two well-known products or ideas. Nevertheless, great fortunes have been built upon such combinations when they are supported by a clever name and marketing campaign. There is a definite process that you can use to tap into your imagination. In his book A Technique for Producing Ideas, James Webb Young identified five steps: 1. Gather the appropriate information. … (1 comments)

I would like you to sell my home for 200k over market and work for nothing! OK? - 02/09/11 09:43 AM
I don't believe the general public understands the amount of work and expense we as Realtors incur to sell their homes. We spend time to give sellers a comprehensive market analysis as to where their home should be priced to be ignored in many cases because they were told by their sister's best friend brothers cousin that their home is worth X amount? The responsible Realtor walks away so another inferior Realtor can come behind them, list the home for the inflated price and in many cases at a reduced commission that they in turn wish to split with the selling … (2 comments)

Thought for the Day - The Golden Rule - 02/08/11 11:40 AM
The Golden Rule is more than a principle of ethical behavior; it is a dynamic force that can work good in the lives of untold numbers of people. When you make it a practice to treat others as though you were the others, you spread goodwill among people who, in turn, may be moved to do the same. By their actions, they influence still more people, who generate goodwill among even more people. This force for goodwill increases exponentially and will return to you from totally new sources. The benefit you receive from a good deed performed today by a total … (1 comments)

Thought for the Day - The Extra Mile - 02/07/11 09:41 AM
It's well and good to feel as though you have changed the attitude with which you render extra service, but if that service is in truth no more than anyone else's, then you aren't doing yourself much good. You need to examine your co-workers and competitors to understand just what it is that will make you stand out. If there are job performance standards, exceed them. If you're fulfilling a contract, make sure you offer more than you promised. You cannot confine extra-mile service to your work alone. You must make it part of your philosophy for dealing with every person … (1 comments)

Thought for the Day - Own your Job - 02/06/11 09:25 AM
You are the world's greatest expert on your job, and you can make it into what you choose. You may have a job description, but there are few jobs in the world that come with detailed instructions. A job description simply provides a foundation upon which you may build the perfect job for yourself. When you give generously to it, a job responds with a full measure of satisfaction, personal growth, financial rewards, and promise for the future. If you are in a job you absolutely hate, and you have considered all the alternatives and decided that you will never like … (2 comments)

Best of Lake Arrowhead ~ The Depot in Rim Forest - 02/05/11 04:13 PM
This gas station/snack stop has been around for almost a decade, it has a Car Wash, Clean restrooms, its a huge place for all your snacking needs including Angie's Mexican Restaurant. Fair prices and a pleasant staff. Open 24 hours for your fuel needs so stop in for a great breakfast burrito and gourmet coffee. 26599 Pine Ave Rimforest, CA 92378 909-336-0084 … (0 comments)

Thought for the Day - Don't wait to be asked - 02/05/11 10:29 AM
The only constraints that you have on your income and advancement potential are those you place upon yourself. If you don't like your position, or if you are unhappy with your salary, do something about it. What can you do to make yourself more valuable to your department or your company? What tasks have not been completed because no one has the time or the inclination to take care of them? Look around and identify things that need to be done. Don't wait to be asked. If you make it a habit to seek out opportunities, to take on new tasks, … (3 comments)

Thought for the Day - Improve your process - 02/04/11 10:24 AM
Successful people are busy people. They despise idleness and constantly search for new challenges and better ways to do things. When others discover that you are a thoughtful, helpful, enthusiastic worker, you will soon have more business than you can manage, and you will greatly increase the number of people who have a stake in your success. The most mundane tasks become much more bearable when you compete with yourself to improve at doing them. When you find faster and better ways to do your job, you also free up time that can be spent in more creative pursuits.
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Afternoon Humor ~ One for the Guys - 02/03/11 03:40 PM
    A woman goes to the doctor all black and blue. ...        Doctor: "What happened?"        Woman: "Doctor, I don't know what to do.  Every time my husbandcomes home drunk on Bud Light he beats me to a pulp."        Doctor: "I have a real good medicine for that. When your husbandcomes home drunk on Bud Light,  just take a glass of sweet tea andstart swishing it in your mouth but don't swallow.        Just keep swishing and swishing until he goes to bed in his BudLight stupor."        Two weeks later the woman comes back to the doctor looking freshand reborn.        Woman: "Doctor, that … (1 comments)

Thought for the Day - keep on keeping on - 02/03/11 02:52 PM
If you think achieving great heights of success will be easy, you either don't understand at all how the process works or you have your sights set too low. Reaching the top of any field is difficult, time-consuming, and often tedious. The reason it isn't crowded at the top is that most people won't do the things that are necessary to achieve success. They are all too willing to give up when the going gets tough. If you need inspiration to persevere, read the biographies of men and women who have achieved greatness in their lives. You will find that they … (0 comments)

Thought for the Day - Inspire others - 02/02/11 10:18 AM
When you take the initiative, you become a de facto leader whose success will depend in large measure upon your ability to inspire others to work with you. They will follow your lead when they have confidence in you and when they know they will share in your success. Few of us are good enough or lucky enough to achieve great success completely on our own. We need others to help us. When we give more in return than we ever ask of our friends and associates, not only will be able to accomplish much more in life, but it will … (1 comments)

Thought for the Day - Your Best - 02/02/11 10:14 AM
One of the most wonderful things about life is that we are all unique with different levels of intelligence, interests, aptitudes, and desires. How dreadfully dull it would be if we all wanted to be nuclear physicists -- or bakers. But, regardless of the gifts we may have received at birth and whichever skills we may have since developed, we all have the capability to be the best at what we do. Being the best is strictly a reflection of your attitude and your desire. Whether you are a salesperson, an executive, a secretary, or an assembly-line worker, you have the … (0 comments)