pay it forward: Life Pioneer And Inner Architect Randy Pausch Dead At Age 47 - 07/26/08 12:02 PM
Why is Randy Pausch one of the most important people you could ever listen to in your life? He is the essence of living your dream, deconstructing and obliterating obstacles, and if there was a picture next to the word “courage” in the dictionary it would be Randy’s picture. … (8 comments)
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pay it forward: Mortgage applications up from a 6 1/2 yr low - 07/09/08 11:06 AM
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pay it forward: Mortgage relief may come sooner rather than later - 06/26/08 10:27 AM
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pay it forward: President Bush and Congress Focus on Housing - 06/24/08 11:53 AM
For more mortgage news and market updates visit www.piffinancial.com/mortgagenews.php.
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pay it forward: Will I save money going directly to a mortgage lender? - 06/19/08 02:46 PM
Not necessarily. In fact, if you are a reasonably astute shopper, you will probably do better dealing with a mortgage broker. Mortgage brokers do not add any net cost to the lending process, because they perform functions that would otherwise have to be done by employees of the lender. Furthermore, because … (2 comments)
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pay it forward: When does it make sense to refinance? - 06/19/08 02:32 PM
Usually people refinance to save money, either by obtaining a lower interest rate or by reducing the term of the loan. Refinancing is also a way to convert an adjustable loan to a fixed loan or to consolidate debts. The decision to refinance can be difficult, since there are several reasons … (0 comments)
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pay it forward: Hope Now for those in Mortgage Distress - 06/19/08 10:40 AM
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pay it forward: Every act of kindness enriches us all - 06/17/08 11:08 PM
This post was going to be titled, My friend has lost her mind. But then I got all mushy about it (I'll post my mushy stuff at the end of the blog, if you're interested). Here's how it started:
Text message to my sister:Adryon is running a 26 mile marathon.
Text … (42 comments)
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pay it forward: Supporting Local Business's - 06/17/08 04:20 PM
Please check out our website at www.piffinancial.com then click on the "Proud Partners" tab and you will find a page that looks similar to this. We will be constantly adding new business's to this section so check back frequently. You will also find many other useful resources at www.piffinancial.com. If you have … (0 comments)
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pay it forward: Gas Saving Tips! - 06/17/08 03:58 PM
Drive Sensibly
Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.
Avoid Excessive Idling
Idling … (0 comments)
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pay it forward: Mortgage Update - 06/17/08 03:50 PM
Market Update:
Manufacturing in New York region dropped 8.7% in June, more than the market-estimated 2% monthly drop. The US Dollar fell against the Euro and Yen. Oil touched a new record of $139.89 a barrel today as investors moved into commodity investments to protect against Dollar depreciation. The national average … (0 comments)
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pay it forward: We need more Fun Facts! - 06/13/08 01:52 PM
Hello Everyone!
We are running out of interesting facts for the "Fun Fact" section of our website.
Please email us your interesting facts, if they are good, we will put them on the website! If you would like, we will also link you to the Fact(s) you submit (example: John from Dublin, … (0 comments)
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pay it forward: Pay it Forward! (A Rant About Jerks) - 06/01/08 05:56 PM
I was hugging a Realtor goodbye when a shy, timid, young woman approached me and I welcomed her in. She waited outside, however, and said in a meek voice that she only had a question for me. I heard a beautiful Russian accent and invited her question. She wanted to know … (22 comments)
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pay it forward: We are Home to the OLDEST RESIDENT in AMERICA - 05/14/08 12:59 PM
Let's have some fun today:
I CHALLENGE you to find an OLDER RESIDENT in ALL of AMERICA than the RESIDENT who resides in MY CITY!
In order to participate in MY CHALLENGE; you must go to my home page and locate the resident I am referring to!
Hug Someone … (0 comments)
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pay it forward: "Team Faith" Relay for Life! - 05/02/08 03:46 PM
Last year I sold a home for a dear friend of mine and right after she got settled into her new home she found out that she had cancer. The doctors have been able to stop the cancer and stabilize her condition. It has been a fight for her, but I'm so … (3 comments)
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pay it forward: Who I am makes a difference. Pass it on! - 04/15/08 04:31 PM
Make a difference
Pay It Forward is in my personal
video library. This is short and I don't
know if I stumbled on this late, but I just saw this video this
morning at my company meeting. It is indicative of the
culture I have been exposed to at both … (5 comments)
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pay it forward: Pay it Forward - 02/28/08 03:39 PM
In my effort to Pay It Forward whenever I can, I am writing to give a shout out to someone who I will refer to as "The Epitome of a Friend", Jason Crouch.Please go check out Jasons Blog about his friend David`s battle with cancer and how he is trying to … (12 comments)
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pay it forward: Making Memories of Us...A Love Story - 02/12/08 03:45 AM
Making Memories of Us...A Love Story
(Although we were married in 1990, this song is one of mine and my husbands favorites for today. All 3 songs have such a profound meaning in my life with my husband and my 3 children)
A vision of comfort and love, a tall handsome soul … (43 comments)
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pay it forward: January: National Month for Thank YOU...Did YOU Get in Your 5 Today? - 01/17/08 01:11 PM
Here we are already 16 days into the new year and how time flies. This new year has brought many great changes so far, one being the move I have made from one brokerage to another and also to a home office. With that move I have also been updating my … (68 comments)
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pay it forward: She's Not Just A Pretty Face...We Are Women! - 12/19/07 12:55 AM
After commenting on We Are Women...and Warriors by my friend Sarah Eubanks who is the founder of We Are Women! Group, Sarah suggested posting about the song I mentioned in my comment which fits perfectly with what she was talking about. The comment I left was: Sarah-I joined this group … (36 comments)
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pay it forward: Pay It Forward ...Positive Influences Found On Active Rain - 12/17/07 01:31 PM
I have been in the rain since November 1st of this year and must say that I thoroughly enjoy it. AR is definitely a place for industry professionals to exchange ideas and information. I have learned quite a bit of industry related information by simply reading and commenting on a wide … (16 comments)
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pay it forward: When the Going Gets Tough...Give! - 12/02/07 11:29 PM
It was a cold winter day, with the snow falling softly to the ground, and the sun trying to peek through the winter storm. All this calmness and to top it off being greeted at my office by 6 kind hearted souls, one by one, the American Red Cross Team, … (42 comments)
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pay it forward: Simply Say Thank You to Our Troops...Angels Among Us - 11/29/07 09:06 AM
Simply Say Thank You to Our Troops This morning I awoke and was drawn to the window to look outside and see a blanket of snow covering the ground. The snowflakes shine as if millions of little crystals are blanketing the ground. What beauty that holds. To You Our … (45 comments)
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pay it forward: Own Up to Your Mistakes...After All they are Yours! - 11/23/07 08:48 PM
It was an autumn day, the leaves were falling, the cool crisp air tickled your nose and with every step you could hear the crumble of fallen leaves.
The year was 1996, it was a normal day, filled with the routine as many days before. This day I would … (66 comments)
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pay it forward: My Angel, My Mom, My Gift From God...Wisdom from the One Who Raised Me - 11/16/07 10:19 PM
The moment I read the post written by Jo-Anne Smith announcing a very inspiring contest idea from Bill Cherry Inspiration 'Wisdom from the one who raised me' contest I knew without doubt I wanted to share this beautiful person that I love so much, my Mom.
The sweetness … (60 comments)
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pay it forward: Think Outside the Box this Thanksgiving - 11/16/07 08:24 AM
This Thanksgiving when you are concentrating on what you are thankful for think outside the box. Most of us are thankful for our family, friends, clients, teachers etc. What about those who never get much thanks...How about the cart pushers at the local shopping center, the custodians who keep our buildings … (4 comments)
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pay it forward: It Ain't EZ 2 Venture Out Of The Rain! - 11/14/07 10:31 PM
I am conducting a company wide training. After reviewing my presence a few weeks ago, I realized it was time to update everything. It's been a very long few weeks. I've come to accept it will always be a work in progress.
Being on the rain I made some pretty good friends … (20 comments)
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pay it forward: Holiday Balance: Give Your Dreams the Wings to Fly...Just Believe - 11/11/07 02:44 PM
Holiday Balance: Give Your Dreams the Wings to Fly...Just Believe
Give Your Dreams the Wings to Fly...Just Believe
A little girl, watching a lonely star shimmering through the falling snow
She stares with wonder of its loneliness and reaches out to hold it close
As she brings the star close … (91 comments)
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pay it forward: Miracle - 11/08/07 10:52 PM
In the spring of 1992 my sweet hubby and I decided it was time to turn the page and start a new chapter in our lives. This would be the chapter titled “Little Miracle”. Before long we found ourselves hovering over a store bought pregnancy test awaiting the positive results. … (55 comments)
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pay it forward: Singing In the Rain! - 11/07/07 04:25 PM
Singing in the Rain!
“From where I’m standing, the sun is shining all over the place”~Gene Kelly
I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain because this life that I’m in is one to be truly grateful for. As we’re approaching Thanksgiving it’s a time to ponder … (30 comments)
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pay it forward: Because I have Been Given Much - 11/05/07 10:19 AM
The secret to life, to success, to happiness, to all that is; having an attitude of Gratitude.
You will find no other action that will ever compare to living each day in gratitude. Gratitude touches the soul expanding out to benefit and changes your world and you circumstances in ways that … (55 comments)
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pay it forward: I Love My Profession Because...I Have Found My Purpose - 10/28/07 12:43 AM
I Love My Profession Because…
This morning I read a great post by Celeste "Sally" Cheesman which lead me to Mike Mueller, who has extended out the invitation for everybody to write “I love My Profession Because”. Immediately I was excited about this opportunity to share with the world why … (41 comments)
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pay it forward: ActiveRain Pay It Forward Challenge - 10/25/07 11:22 AM
For The Daily 411, Thursday is supposed to be spent in the neighborhood, but I decided to do something a little different today.***"Give me a lever and a place to stand, and I will move the world."- Archimedes
THE BACKGROUND:Over the past few weeks, I've had the opportunity to talk to several … (20 comments)
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pay it forward: A Prayer for Our Friends - 10/24/07 02:56 AM
The day begins and the sun it shines. The morning glistens with beauty as if to say “everything will be OK”. I go through the motions of the day like any other. As I walk across the front lawn covered with fallen leaves of autumn, I hear the crumbling sound … (36 comments)
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pay it forward: My 6 Pack: "I Might as Well Jump" - 10/21/07 05:20 PM
Julie Neerings 6 Pack: I Might As Well Jump With inspiration from My six pack (and another half) by Sarah Cooper and some 80's rock I’ve decided to go ahead and JUMP and post my own 6 Pack. On May 10th, 2007 I joined Active Rain and since … (22 comments)
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pay it forward: Are YOU Listening? Your Value and Trustworthiness Depend on It! - 10/16/07 10:46 AM
Hello! Yeah you, the one with your head in the clouds. I’m talking to you. Because I get the feeling you’re not. What do you see up there in the clouds? That new car you want to buy, the house you need to clean, picking the kids up from school … (50 comments)
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pay it forward: Welcome Salt Lake City Friends - 10/07/07 11:12 PM
Welcome Salt Lake City Friends! It’s so nice to see some local faces. I look forward to meeting you all in the future, reading more of your blogs and wish for you all to have great success in your business. If you’re interested in holding a blood drive or would … (12 comments)
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pay it forward: One Gift, One Life and a whole lot of Gratitude - 10/06/07 12:00 PM
A morning walk, the cool crisp air, the fall leaves slowly and quietly drop to the ground around me. With each step I take, with each pound of my heart, I am reminded of the gratitude I feel in my heart that this day is here for me to … (42 comments)
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pay it forward: It's just a frisbee, right? - 09/24/07 09:43 AM
Just looking to inspire a little . . . inspiration can come from any where. In this difficult market, it can be easy to get down and lose hope at times. But sometimes it's the little things that can open your eyes the most, and give you that little glimpse of … (2 comments)
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pay it forward: Blood Drive in the Making - 08/28/07 09:20 AM
Blood Drive in the Making I recently sponsored a Habitat for Humanity Day here in Salt Lake City, UT and was blessed in so many ways by the participation.http://activerain.com/blogsview/184243/Recovering-From-a-Heart My goal with my business is to implement a Charity event every 2-3 months. Not only because the giving feels … (16 comments)
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pay it forward: A Time When Seller's Need You Most! Help Them...Help Yourself! - 08/27/07 07:22 AM
As a trainer we always seem to have a few associates who resists us! Maybe you might know someone like this. You know the one who sold millions is 2005 and in 2006 well they managed..... to doing little now.
Maybe there was training to be done but they decided they … (61 comments)
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pay it forward: Recovering From a Heart Attack - 08/25/07 12:17 AM
This morning started with the sun shining, the birds tweeting, a yawn, a stretch and the optimism of the day being filled with goodness. With I smile, there I was all ready to head out for the day in my white t-shirt, jeans, Reeboks, and my pink baseball cap. … (36 comments)
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pay it forward: Why Active Rain Is Working For Me, Is It Working For You? - 08/13/07 05:13 PM
I was reading RSS pieces and there was a post suggesting agents join Active Rain. I clicked on the link and saw a bunch of blogs but did not have time to investigate so I passed. Each Saturday night I visit Hawaii on the Internet for about 30 minutes. I … (36 comments)
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pay it forward: We Have The Power To Raise Over $400K For Karen George - 08/12/07 01:54 PM
In my short time as an Active Rainer, I have read nothing but good things about Karen George. She is a person that gave one of the most important assets that she has - [HER TIME] - to helping other Active Rainers achieve success. I have started going back and reading … (58 comments)
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pay it forward: Back Scratch Fever - 08/03/07 05:58 PM
The Japanese have a beautiful way of doing business that I learned while living there and making friends with shop keepers and restaurant owners. This mindset is truly "foreign" to the American business community. Since learning of this at a young age, I have adopted it as my referral plan. It … (13 comments)
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pay it forward: Sowing the Seeds of Love….Charity and Giving from the Heart - 08/01/07 12:23 PM
Sowing the Seeds of Love….Charity and Giving from the Heart "Make it a rule…never to lie down at night without being able to say, "I have made one human being at least a little wiser, a little happier or a little better this day." - Charles Kingsley Being in the … (7 comments)
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pay it forward: Active Rain Is About Paying It Forward, Giving to Receive! - 07/23/07 08:36 PM
Active Rain is a great place to make contacts, blog away, provide positive comments to fellow bloggers's posts and network with like minded individuals. I am so glad that I found AR! I hope you are too! In just one short month I have made some great contacts and have met … (82 comments)
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pay it forward: 1st Ever Blogger's Choice Awards.... - 07/05/07 04:02 PM
I was very excited when Lola Audu contacted me and asked me to be the 1st ever to judge the Blogger's Choice Awards. To see the FAQ's or become a member of the great group of writers check out the Blogger's Choice Group.If you are interested in participating:Join the groupSubmit … (21 comments)
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pay it forward: Paying It Forward, Active Rain Style - 100 Links You MUST See! - 06/02/07 05:27 PM
This is my 100th post and my 100th Day on Active Rain. First, I want to thank Dustin Luther for introducing me to Active Rain. I have met so many great people, and really had the chance to see what Blogging and ActiveRain is all about. I have countless success … (211 comments)
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pay it forward: No Glass Ceiling...Just Blue Sky...By Marcy Blochowiak - 05/30/07 09:53 PM
This came to me via email today and I had to share this. It hits home the theory of paying it forward...
Kindness, as Mother Teresa so beautifully said, is the only language that we all understand. We've all heard the saying, "What goes around comes around," and the following true story … (2 comments)
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pay it forward: An Active Rain Love Story...Pay It Forward! - 05/23/07 07:22 AM
Being a member of Activerain in the early stages was quite frustrating to me! I loved this new idea of blogging and placing my thoughts and ideas on-line. Yes, I always wanted to be writer but sometimes the skills do not come so naturally, for me that was the case.
See I … (41 comments)
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pay it forward: Coming out of the Closet- I Am Not As Green as I Should Be - 03/24/07 03:09 PM
With a little push , I have been forced to face my selfish comfort zone of living "large" (as in the newfound term Carbon Footprint) and feeling..well..guilty!I was raised by wonderful parents that instilled conservation on a daily basis- "Turn the light off", "that is enough water" , "dont litter" and "dont … (5 comments)
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pay it forward: Paying it forward everyday - 11/22/06 07:44 AM
I will be paying it forward today. I am working at the annual food harvest today. Local grocery stores have set this day, one of the busiest days at the grocery store to collect canned food items. The local Board of REALTORS has teamed up with local charities to help fill … (0 comments)
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pay it forward: How to overcome a rut - 09/13/06 11:18 PM
Have you ever heard of the term Pay It Forward? Yes, it was a movie (I never saw it). It's also a foundation (I don’t belong to it). BUT, I do practice “paying it forward” as often as possible. The concept is simple…Do something kind for someone and that person does … (14 comments)
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