recr: Winners Vs. Losers -- A Simple Comparison - 10/08/08 08:17 AM
Im not a 'preachy' kind of person. I don't claim to be an expert because I have a fancy title or years of schooling or experience (although both are true in this case). I am fairly simple. If you ask me for my opinion, you will get it. Honest...straight forward...perhaps even … (14 comments)
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recr: Yeah, Like I Needed Another Distraction... - 10/06/08 11:50 AM
Yeah...Like I need another distraction. (I have Jason Crouch himself to thank for this one...)
I was on Twitter the other day chatting with Jason, and he started telling me about Blip.fm. Now, Im a former DJ...used to work at 3 different radio stations during college...and had a wonderful time doing … (17 comments)
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recr: Are You Serious? Internet Leads That Don't Speak English Count - Thank you Recr.com - 10/06/08 04:30 AM
If you've been working with internet leads for any amount of time, you've heard most sales pitches and probably even tried many of the services. Well, there is one in particular to avoid.
Real Estate Client Referrals, or RECR is selling bad leads and calling them referrals. Hey! If I was … (25 comments)
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recr: 10 Things Salespeople Say That Strike Fear In Clients - 10/01/08 10:06 AM
Regardless of how often Brokers or Sales Managers say not to do it, there are certain phrases that continually pop up during the course of a presentation/phone call/appointment that simply take a client's confidence and shake it to the very core. Sometimes even to the point of losing your listing to … (35 comments)
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recr: 300% Increase In Business Through Recr.com!! - 09/23/08 10:52 AM
I just recieved an email from one of my agents...and I had to share...
"Empress Group, Inc. has been using the Real Estate Client Referral system for over 5 months. The leads generated by the system have increased our business three-fold (Yes, that's a 300% increase!) and provided a steady stream … (5 comments)
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recr: My 200th Blog Post --- The MeMe From Hell! (Please comment...you know you wanna...) - 09/16/08 10:59 AM
My good friend, Kathy Passarette (or should I say my former good friend....HA!! - I'm only kidding, Kathy. You know I love ya!) tagged me for the current version of the MeMe. You know the one....the great big list of "I" stuff that you need to fill out. Much of which has … (26 comments)
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recr: Quote of the Day - 09/11/08 08:22 AM
I love quotations from people from around the world that prove a good point. This one, I think, is one of the best quotes about making your point that I have ever read.
"If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile … (17 comments)
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recr: Modern Convenience Was Built For Me (Take II) - 09/10/08 09:25 AM
Awhile back, I wrote a fairly well received piece about modern conveniences and how they were specifically targeted to me. Many commented on it...and several people asked me if this was going to be a theme that I was going to continue with. (I hate to leave my participle dangling like … (12 comments)
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recr: Redneck Inventions That Make This World A Better Place (An Anthology In Pictures) - 09/05/08 07:18 AM
I have to admit...Im a mountain man at heart. But, my roots are in the south. Im a 6th generation American and the only one to be raised outside of the Mason-Dixon line or west of the Mississippi. So, I have a fair amount of good ol' fashioined redneck blood in … (44 comments)
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recr: Amazing Homes In Amazing Locations! (Eye Candy Like None Other!) - 09/03/08 07:38 AM
It's nearly impossible to speak to anyone in this profession that has not had an amazing or unreal listing at some point during thier career or while working with www.recr.com.
In fact, many of the agents I work with have regailed me with one yarn or another with regard to what … (12 comments)
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recr: Cats VS. Dogs.......The Choice Is Obvious. (Re-posted from the Friday Funnies File) - 08/29/08 09:29 AM
HOW TO GIVE A PILL TO A CAT
Sit on sofa. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your elbow as though you were going to give a bottle to a baby. Talk softly to it.
With right hand, position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's … (14 comments)
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recr: Your Listing Ad May Be Discriminating Against Your Buyers!! - 08/27/08 01:58 PM
Ive posted this information before, but felt that it needed revisited...
One of the more routine activities of a Realtors(c) job is to write copy for the ads that are used to support your listings. Whether those be online, print, brochures, or flyers, the goal of these ads is create a … (12 comments)
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recr: Pandora! The Coolest Free Internet Radio Station On The Planet! - 08/27/08 08:59 AM
Im just writing this because I love this service!!!! Commercial free music online played right through your PC or laptop...gotta love it!!
Go to www.pandora.com and fill out a new user account. Once you are logged in, you can tell the good folks at Pandora(r) what you would like to hear, … (8 comments)
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recr: Small Towns Suck? I Beg To Differ... - 08/25/08 08:03 AM
Many of you may know that I grew up in a small town...and I know small is a relative term to most. I am talking less than 1,000 people when I graduated high school. My graduating class had 29 kids in it. Im talking small town.
I can remember:
-- having to … (15 comments)
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recr: Modern Convenience Was Invented For Me!! (A Little Humor From A Twisted Mind...) - 08/22/08 08:32 AM
Having grown up in what most would consider a bit of a ‘one-horse' town, I have to admit I like the creature comforts that today's modern world can provide to former back-country hicks like myself. Don't get me wrong...I love my simple little country roots, but lets get real here...this stuff … (12 comments)
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recr: Making Sense of Online Marketing -- Its All About SOI and ROI!! - 08/18/08 09:18 AM
Let's face facts - Online marketing can be a very effective tool to help increase your sales pipeline. However, a good number of sales professionals (agents included) do not take advantage of online or viral marketing as a way of helping increase their potential sales. Social networking is a quick and … (7 comments)
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recr: Life Lessons -- From the Friday Funnies File - 08/15/08 08:50 AM
As I've Matured...
I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in...
I've learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets.
I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jackasses.
… (14 comments)
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recr: One Of The Most Inspirational Quotes I Have Ever Read... - 08/13/08 08:26 AM
Take Time:Take time to think-It is the source of all power.Take time to read-It is the fountain of wisdom.Take time to play-It is the source of perpetual youth.Take time to be quiet-It is the opportunity to seek God.Take time to be aware-It is the opportunity to help others.Take time to love … (6 comments)
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recr: Curb Appeal...Make Sure Your Listings Have It! - 08/12/08 08:51 AM
I was talking with an agent friend of mine over the phone discussing the power of having a home staged to help it sell quickly. Marti is a big believer is using a home stager for her listings. She feels that it cleans up the look and gives her listings a … (15 comments)
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recr: Transferring Digital Photos Just Got Easier...Techies Take Note! - 08/08/08 08:20 AM
Most everyone on the planet has a digital cameranow-a-days. Many agents use them to post high-quality pics of their listings on the MLS or other various websites to help support those listings on-line. But, often times, transferring the photos is a tedious and high-maintenance job....until now.
SanDisk, a world leader in … (6 comments)
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recr: The New Wave Of Internet Searching...YOU NEED TO READ THIS!!! - 08/07/08 09:33 AM
OK...I saw a story on these guys on CNN other day...and scoffed at it. Now, Im choking on my own scoff...
Have you checked out www.cuil.com yet? Cuil was started by a couple of upstarts that used to work at that other huge search engine that everyone is sooo concerned about......(Thier … (18 comments)
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recr: WARNING -- FOODIE ALERT -- Stuffed Bleu Cheese Burgers With Carmalized Onions - 08/05/08 07:51 AM
CAUTION: The following recipe will cause fits of uncontrollable drooling, hunger pains, and the over all need for a good burger. Other side effects may include the inability to concentrate on tasks, shakes, daydreaming, and the sudden urge to buy the ingredients and make a sudden change in the dinner menu.
… (14 comments)
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recr: Buyers, Flyers, And Pliers! - 08/01/08 08:19 AM
My son just got a new bike!! And, like any good red-blooded American, I decided I would do a little maintenance on it for him. But, in order to do that, I needed my handy dandy pliers! So, I try to get into my tool box...and the lid wasn't working right. … (4 comments)
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recr: Avoid Lead Generators Reply Real Estate, RECR, etc. - 07/31/08 04:43 PM
Well, I guess the saying "you live, you learn" can be applied to anything, but over the last couple months I've given a couple lead generating companies a chance and have learned my lesson. I've tried them in the past and had no success, but thought I'd give them a another … (41 comments)
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recr: I Just Built My Twitter Account... - 07/28/08 09:49 AM
Well...After seeing numerous people here on AR and just about everywhere else tell me that I need to build a Twitter account...
I finally caved. You can see my account at www.twitter.com/recr.
It was painless to get one built...and with the millions and millions of people that are on there...I highly … (34 comments)
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recr: Hello Moto...Q, That Is...My New SmartPhone. - 07/24/08 08:04 AM
I recently wrote a post a while back about a couple of smart phones that I was looking at getting and requested some feedback from everyone about what they use and why. Many of you responded and I certainly appreciated everything that everyone had to say.
Im happy to say that … (13 comments)
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recr: ShoutOut To ActiveRainers From Michelle Nichols of National Hug Your Kids Day!! - 07/22/08 11:13 AM
I wrote this post yesterday..........and I had to repost it (because I think its important) and there is an update and a shout out at the bottom from Michelle Nichols!
I subscribe to a sales newsletter from www.salesdog.com. And, when mine showed up today, I ran across this news blip … (2 comments)
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recr: MICHELLE NICHOLS...FOUNDER OF NATIONAL HUG YOUR KIDS DAY! - 07/21/08 12:44 PM
I subscribe to a sales newsletter from www.salesdog.com. And, when mine showed up today, I ran across this news blip on there that I needed to share with everyone...Please read below.
"Did you hug your kids today?
Late last year, long-time SalesDog friend and contributor Michelle Nichols left her position as … (15 comments)
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recr: Jennifer Ellis Wrote A Testimonial About www.RECR.com! - 07/19/08 12:29 PM
I just recieved an email from Jennifer L. Ellis...an agent of mine that has been with my company for roughly 3 months. She is in Greensboro, NC, and works with Bruce Williams & Associates -- a Re/Max affiliate in Greensboro. Jennifer is a wonderful person with a kind heart and a … (3 comments)
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recr: Thank God...Im Not Losing My Starbucks! Are You On 'The List'? - 07/18/08 09:55 AM
I just caught this on CNN...
Starbucks has released the entire list of the 600 stores that will be closing by the end of this year due to slacking performance.
Once I had heard this, I jumped on the website and found the list of stores. Actually, none of the stores … (19 comments)
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recr: University Property Goes Up In Flames...Awesome Eye Candy Pics! - 07/15/08 09:48 AM
For those of you that dont know...Missoula is the home of the University of Montana (GO GRIZZLIES!!) and the home of Real Estate Client Referrals (www.recr.com). Many years ago, the University wanted to preserve some 'green space' behind the campus and purchased Mount Sentinel from the federal government and turned it … (22 comments)
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recr: FUNNIEST ROAD SIGN EVER……#3 In A Series By WWW.RECR.COM! - 07/10/08 08:59 AM
So, to be fair to the situation...Today's entry is a sign. And, you do need to drive on a road to get to it. But, it isn't a ‘road sign' per say. However, funny none the less!
Today's entry comes to us from Drummond, MT. If you turn off of Interstate … (19 comments)
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recr: Scooter Sales Skyrocket...Sent Soaring By Gas Prices! - 07/08/08 12:04 PM
What was once considered a novelty by motorists and cyclists alike is now a HUGE deal!
I was in the market for a scooter a few months ago and checked out this machine. Nice ride...cost around $5k.
As gas prices have risen, my curiosity about this bike again surfaced. So, I … (16 comments)
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recr: Funniest Road Sign Ever....#2 In A Series - 07/01/08 09:20 AM
A while back, I posted a blog about the funniest road sign I had seen recently...And it occurred to me that where I live, I see humorous road signs all the time. So, I decided to make this a series...and as I trip across road signs in my travels, I will … (27 comments)
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recr: Thank God For Mothers!! - 06/26/08 09:45 AM
As of the recent birth of my #2 son, I have noticed a bit of change in my loving wife and figured I had better write about her and all of the new moms in the world and give them the 'props that are much deserved...
First and foremost...THANK GOD that women … (24 comments)
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recr: One More Repost for The Chaos Club ----- How To Give A Cat A Pill - 06/24/08 10:05 AM
HOW TO GIVE A PILL TO A CAT
Sit on sofa. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your elbow as though you were going to give a bottle to a baby. Talk softly to it.
With right hand, position right forefinger and thumb on either side of … (16 comments)
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recr: Things You Learn From Boys......(Reposted Just For The Chaos Group!) - 06/24/08 07:34 AM
I love my sons...probably more than they will ever know. But, there are a few things that I have learned having sons that has lead me to do a couple things:
1. Apologize to my parents.
2. Pray for forgiveness.
3. Call neighboring states to see if any of my previous … (22 comments)
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recr: To Those Agents That Say That Internet Leads Dont Work......A ThemThem/Testimonial From www.RECR.com! - 06/21/08 09:48 AM
I wanted to introduce one of RECR's newest (and probably, best) agents.....Dawn Craig. Dawn has been doing real estate for the better part of five years...primarily all through internet "lead generation" style companies.
Tough row to hoe, as many of you already know...But, she has been able to pull off … (7 comments)
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recr: Make Your Website a Lead Generation Machine! - 06/20/08 09:21 AM
If I built it...Shouldn't they come?? Uhhhh...Sorry, but this isnt the Field of Dreams...The honest answer.....No, not really. And even if they do, they probably won't stay for long.
In this world of instant gratification and the ability to get exactly what you want at any point in time, simply having … (8 comments)
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recr: 1500 Comments Made...I Didnt Know I Could Type That Much - 06/19/08 04:24 PM
I was just reading JL's blog about wasting time with self pity...a very very funny blog that I highly recommend...
Anyway, I happened to hit my HOME button...And this what I see...
1500 comments??? When did this happen??? Well, I realize it just happened...Im not a moron. My question is more … (19 comments)
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recr: Going "Green" At The Office Starts With You! - 06/18/08 01:53 PM
Now, I consider myself fairly environmentally aware...I recycle things like cans and turn off my lights and things at home all the time. I just feel better about leaving a smaller footprint on the planet for my kids to try and clean up.
But, I have noticed a disappointing lack of … (14 comments)
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recr: You Know You Are From A Small Town When... - 06/17/08 10:31 AM
A lot of you guys know that I grew up in a really small town...
Now, "small" is a bit of a relative term...Im talking SMALL. Like, less than 1,000 people. There were 29 kids in my graduating class...That type of small.
If you want to know, its Plains, MT. … (19 comments)
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recr: Why Doesn't ActiveRain Have A Color Pallet?? - 06/13/08 10:09 AM
I have always been a fan of a classic look for blogs...White Space. Black text...maybe a little bolding or italics for effect...a picture or two...
But, lately I have seen numerous blogs with colored text. And I have questioned how that happened since AR doesn't have a color pallet for text. … (16 comments)
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recr: I'm A Fan! You Will Be Also! - 06/12/08 07:55 AM
RECR had built a profile on www.realseekr.com a little while ago...and I have been very impressed with this little site so far. I had created a profile and even posted a few blogs just to see how things work and "test the waters" as it were...
Then, one day, I … (6 comments)
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recr: Things You Learn When You Have Sons!!! (God, Help Me...) - 06/09/08 12:54 PM
I love my sons...probably more than they will ever know. But, there are a few things that I have learned having sons that has lead me to do a couple things:
1. Apologize to my parents.
2. Pray for forgiveness.
3. Call neighboring states to see if any of my previous … (17 comments)
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recr: A Sick Mind Is a Terrible Thing To Waste... - 06/06/08 06:43 PM
I just wanted to let everyone know that I have been very very under the weather for the last week. I have had enough energy to make a few comments and pound my way through my day just so I can come home and overdose on cold meds...lol.
Im happy … (11 comments)
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recr: If It Weren't For Him, I Wouldn't Be Here...A ThemThem To My Childhood Hero. - 06/01/08 09:30 PM
When I was a little boy, my grandfather, Clayton Vincent, a retired police officer in Bend, Oregon, with a chiseled chin and a flat-top he has sported since before my mom was born used to tell me about being honest and caring...and that if I would only stick to those two … (7 comments)
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recr: 12 Reason To Say "HOLY S**T!" (From The Friday Funnies File) - 05/30/08 10:24 AM
It is a very rare occassion indeed that I get an email from my dad. He is one of those people that think that the internet would be so much simpler to use if we didnt need a computer to access it...lol.
So, when he does send me an email, A … (24 comments)
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recr: Is The Active Members Counter Working??? - 05/29/08 07:39 AM
Members: 89,376
When I first started on AR, I used to marvel at the rate with which people flocked to this site...literally by the hundreds every day. And since the "update", the membership counter on the top right of the page has read the same number...89,376.
I dont know if it … (2 comments)
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recr: Working For The Weekend??? Please Say Im Not The Only One... - 05/24/08 10:55 AM
As I sit at my computer at my office at www.recr.comwishing I had an espresso IV drip, I was thinking to myself....I wonder how many other of my bretheren out there are working this weekend. So, primarily because misery loves company, I just want validation that I am not the … (25 comments)
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recr: Writing Real Estate Ads -- Tips You NEED To Know - 05/23/08 11:57 AM
One of the more routine activities of a Realtor's(c) job is to write copy for the ads that are used to support your listings. Whether those be online, print, brochures, or flyers, the goal of these ads is create a positive explanation of the property that will increase the flow … (44 comments)
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recr: 3 Quick Ways To Get Top Dollar For Your Listings If They Are In A Declining Neighborhood....From www.RECR.com - 05/21/08 08:13 AM
In a study conducted by the NAR in 2006, it was discovered that neighborhood quality was the number one factor in the choice of whether or not to puchase a home. You could have the absolute gem of a home...but, if the neighborhood isnt up to par, it will reflect … (8 comments)
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recr: ThemThem for Ken Isaacman from www.RECR.com!! - 05/20/08 01:48 PM
This is one the best symbols that we at www.recr.com can come up with for Ken Isaacman of Samson Realty...MONEY!
Ken is a consumate professional...and one of the nicest agents that I have spoken with in a very long time! He and his wife, Angela, are multi-million dollar producers out … (7 comments)
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recr: Frequently Asked Questions about RECR.com - 05/19/08 10:23 AM
I have had a sudden increase in the people contacting me via AR requesting information about www.recr.com and how we can help them.
Therefore, I wanted to send everyone access to our FAQ section on our website so that you can do a little due diligence on us. Please click … (0 comments)
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recr: Buying referrals RECR and Eperks: the results - 05/12/08 11:41 PM
Despite the market, 2007 was a very good year for me. To celebrate I decided to try a few of the paid referral companies in 2008. I was dubious, but had money to risk and figured if nothing else, I'd have some useful information of other agents. I signed on with two … (7 comments)
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recr: Get Live People Delivered To Your Phone from RECR.com!! (Advertisement) - 04/23/08 09:24 AM
Tired of working with internet leads that don't respond? Having difficulty working with internet lead generators that deliver 100's of names and phone numbers and all of then turn out to be Mickey Mouse or Jack Sparrow? Tired of calling phone numbers only to get that oh so familiar "Do Rey … (3 comments)
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recr: Ok, OK! I Give Up....Im LinkedIn! - 03/25/08 07:44 AM
I finally gave in.....I just couldnt take the pressure!!! EVERYONE is LinkedIn now...and I have had soooooo many invitations to get involved that I finally caved to the peer pressure. So, I'm LinkedIn also....(I used to have a link to my profile here, but then I realized that anyone could edit … (20 comments)
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recr: THE BIG 5-0! (My 50th Post) - 02/07/08 07:11 AM
Wow...My 50th post. It seems like only yesterday that I was trying to figure out how in the world to even create an account on here...and here we are. Id like to thank Rich and Bob and the crew at AR for thier support of our business model … (6 comments)
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