Legitimate Work From Home Opportunities
johncc @ June 17, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The search for “Work from home jobs” is on the rise according to Google’s search statistics. Sure, who wouldn’t want the dream job of being able to work from the comfortable of his/her homes, especially with the rising gas price!
Knowing what you want is the easy part, finding it can be tough. There are many work at home opportunities, and all of them require you to take massive action and discipline. It is very easy to slack off working from home - I’ve been there, and done that.
Working from home also requires you to focus on one project, or one business at a time. It is very easy, especially if you are a person of many ideas, to jump from one thing to the next, and never finish anything. Have a notepad with you all the time, so you can write down your project ideas. That way, your ideas will never escape you, and it will allow you to focus on the current task at hand.
Most important of being successful at working at home is to have a proven blueprint, or a roadmap that you can follow along. For that I recommend you check out FunBizNow.com - A work from home, online business opportunities resource site that gives you a lot of tips for work-from-home people as well as online business ideas you can start at home.
“It it were easy, then everyone would be doing it,” having that said, be patient, take action, and you will be on your way to work-at-home success.
Stock Picking With Proven Track Record
johncc @ June 17, 2008 # No Comment Yet
I have been trading stocks for over 20 years and from it I was able to quit my job, live comfortably, and not worry about money. Despite my experience as a trader, I don’t always make money from my trades. Along the way, I have read books and literatures, subscribed to newsletters and stock picking services, and quite frankly, paid a quite hefty “tuition” fee for stock trading seminars and such.
There are many stock trading systems out there - some people trade on fundamentals, some on technical. I’ve learned that trading momentum growth stocks allow me to place only a few trades a year, and still make over 100% ROI! Gone are the days where I attended every possible stock trading seminar out there, buying into the latest stock picking software, and actively trading the stocks and gambling with the stock market.
Many of my friends asked me, “How did you do it?” Well, there is one little secret which gives me an edge over other stock traders, that is using a good stock picking service. For years I’ve used CrispStocks.com by Mark Crisp (for $300/year at the time of this writing) and he did an excellent job at picking out winning stocks, and saving me tons of my own research time.
If you are a beginning stock investor, or an experienced stock trader who is burnt out, give Mark Crisp’s service a try. Thanks to him, I’m able to quit my job and live off stock investing.
Do It Yourself: Divorce Advice
johncc @ June 12, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Going through a divorce is both an emotional and financial draining experience. Sometimes it is a good idea to do it yourself without mediation or getting a lawyer involved, as it will save you quite a bit of money. Before considering doing so, it is best that you gather all the information you can about how to proceed with a divorce.
There are certain situations where DIY would be appropriate, such as if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are in agreement on all issues; you and your spouse agree to fully disclose all assets and incomes; if there is an agreement on how to “split” the children, if any.
Certain counties are against do it yourself divorces, and in that case you would need to do some research in terms of what paperwork and documents are needed to file for a divorce in your state. You may also purchase do it yourself divorce kits online, but be careful as they may be different for each state. You can fill out the documents yourself and take it to an attorney to have it filed on your behalf, thus saving you some attorney fees.
Granted, not all divorces are always simple and pleasant. If you are a woman going through a divorce, then you should visit Ask-Divorce.com - a site that contains information and resources about divorce. It also features a guide that teaches women what they can do to escape unhappy marriages while protecting themselves financially, keeping their home and son, and getting big ongoing payments from ex-husbands.
Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon
johncc @ June 9, 2008 # No Comment Yet
This journey hit two birds with one stone, as I got to try both the Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 and the Bogle Pinot Noir 2005. My girl friend and I were celebrating our 15 month at the Wild Rabbit restaurant in Costa Mesa that we discovered in our entertainment book. It was a nice, easy going restaurant with a decently sized wine selection. Since the restaurant was called the Wild Rabbit, I decided to go with the Rabbit Pinot Noir with a glass of Bogle Pinor Noir 2005. My girl friend tried their flat iron steak with a glass of Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
It was the first time that I have tried the rabbit, and it tasted like tender chicken with a nutty flavor and a splash of Pinot Noir. The glass of Bogle Pinor Noir 2005 had a fruit-foward nose. It was medium-bodied with a hint of spice and of..well?grapefruit? The flavors were well balanced and the wine itself was enjoyable. I would say it?s a good, but not excellent, Pinot Noir overall.
I also had a chance to try my girlfriend?s flat iron steak with the Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon. If you?ve ever wondered what ?earthy? means for a wine, this is it. The earthiness is noticeable on the nose, and it is more apprent in the flavor as the wine decants a bit. The tannins and flavors of the Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon were extremely well rounded and ready to drink. This wine didn?t hit me at first because it was so balanced, but the flavors and smoothness grew on me after a couple tastes. I would definately recommend this wine for a nice steak dinner! Merlot reviews here.
Flipping Foreclosure Homes
johncc @ June 9, 2008 # No Comment Yet
It’s never been easier to buy foreclosed homes. Home owners facing foreclosure are eager to sell, homes are being offered weekly at foreclosure auctions and banks own thousands of homes they don’t want.
Flipping foreclosue houses may be today’s best way for real estate investors to make big money.
Basically, there are three ways that you can flip a foreclosed house. Each of the three has it?s own terms, motivation, and ideal property types.
Retailing is the first method is known as retailing. Most foreclosure homes need some repairs. The financailly distressed home owner probably did no home maintainance for the last 2 or 3 years. You buy the house, do the needed repairs and then turn around and sell it.
There are plenty of foreclosed homes n need of repairs and several ways that you can quickly flip a house to net profit. All you need to know are the techniques that will get you the most money in the least amount of time.
Another way you can flip a house is though wholesaling. Wholesaling involves buying a foreclosed a home at well under market value and then flipping it to an investor for a fast profit. You earn a smaller profit with the tactic, but you get to cash much quicker.
To do this, you?ll need to know the real estate investors in your area, the types of homes that they want and how to fund your purchase, so you can do a quick flip. Money should be avaliable from hard money lenders. If you live in a big area you may find that wholesaling is the quickest way to make a profit.
The third way to flip a house is by assigning the purchase. Using this method, you?ll commit to buy the house. Instead of closing the deal yourself, you?ll assign it to a real estate investor - of course for a small fee. The investor will close the purchase themselves. This can be very profitable, especially if you invest in the right home. You don?t need to have your contract worded any special way to be legal, although you will need to determine the assignment fee.
Flipping houses is very profitable, especially once you have learned the basics. There is plenty of opportunity in the foreclosure market and it’s just waiting for you to jump in and start making money.
Author Mark Walters is a real estate investor who shares his experience at http://www.CashFlowInstitute.com. You can get a free copy of his guide to investing in property tax liens here: http://www.Property-Tax-Liens.info
Where Can I Buy Cheap NBA Finals Tickets Online?
johncc @ June 8, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Boston Celtics has just finished a 2-0 series in the 2008 NBA Finals against the Lakers and it was a huge disappointment for the Lakers in game 2 where they actually turned a 24 point deficit around to a 2 point game with just under 1 minute left in the final quarter.
Whether you are a Lakers or a Celtics fan, those of you who watched the 2008 NBA Finals from home have missed out on all the excitement and the post-game craze. Believe me, it just isn’t the same when you are actually there at the games. For those of you who are Lakers fans, well, it is still not too late to get NBA Finals tickets to your home games and they start at just around $400.
Here is the schedule for the rest of the series and links to where you can buy tickets:
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers (Game #3)
6-10-2008 Tuesday 6:00 PM
$406 - $25716 (buy tickets)
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers (Game #4)
6-12-2008 Thursday 6:00 PM
$399 - $99000 (buy tickets)
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers (Game #5 - If Necessary)
6-15-2008 Sunday 6:00 PM
$399 - $55000 (buy tickets)
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics (Game #6 - If Necessary)
6-17-2008 Sunday 6:00 PM
(buy tickets)
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics (Game #7 - If Necessary)
6-19-2008 Sunday 6:00 PM
(buy tickets)
Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out on the adrenaline rush. It is also a great opportunity to meet celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio and the legendary Magic Johnson!
Is Distilled Water Really Good For You?
johncc @ June 7, 2008 # No Comment Yet
by Larry Christopher
What kind of water do you drink? If you are health conscious, it is likely that you consume mostly bottled or purified water. Many people are aware of the many substances added to tap water, such as chlorine, fluoride and many contaminants that make it past most municipal water systems.
Yet recent studies show that bottled water is often no better or purer than tap water. In some cases, in fact, it *is* merely tap water that has been filtered in accordance with the minimum standards of the state, province or country where the company is located. That is, of course, assuming that even these standards are adhered to!
Some other options include distilled water and reverse osmosis purification. With both of these, you definitely end up with a much purer water than either tap or bottled waters. Yet these are controversial for the reason that the water is purified to the extent that many natural minerals are removed along with contaminants. Some health researchers believe that consuming distilled or reverse osmosis treated water actually drains your body of minerals. Other claim that such water is acidic rather than alkaline, the state of naturally pure water (which, sadly, is getting harder to find).
Without getting into detailed and technical discussions about the possible dangers of distilled and reverse osmosis purified water, we can say with certainty that such water is missing many of the minerals that occur naturally in water. These processes are certainly not natural; you will not find any such water in a natural setting. The very best argument you can make for this kind of “ultra purified” water is that it is making the best of a bad situation -consuming an unnatural product when most of the natural water is contaminated. A rather sad state of affairs indeed.
Fortunately there are water purifiers that remove harmful contaminants without taking away the naturally occurring and beneficial minerals. Such systems are not always cheap, but they are not necessarily out of reach either, especially if you consider the quality of your drinking water a priority.
Finally, it is probably good to keep in mind that obsessing over the quality of your water (or food, air or anything else) is not a good idea. If you practice affirmations, visualization or the law of attraction, it is widely believed that you can counteract harmful environmental influences with your state of mind. This is consistent with the findings of Dr. Masaru Emoto, whose work was mentioned in What the Bleep Do We Know. He found that the crystalline structure of water can be influenced by human words and emotions.
That being said, it’s still a good idea to consume the purest water, as well as food, that you can. But also keep in mind that we are extremely adaptable beings, and today one of our challenges may be to shift into creatures who are able to thrive even in environments that are not as pure as they once were.
About the Author:
Larry Christopher is a writer and researcher on many topics, including the arts, cultural issues, health and healing and metaphysics. For more information on health related topics, including water, visit:
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Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Review and Journey
johncc @ June 6, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Hot Sunday afternoon in sunny Southern California. Perfect time for a nice, crisp Chardonnay. However, I was at a family function with over 20 tables in a Chinese Restaurant with a gang of Mondavi lovers. Not surprisingly, the wine of choice that afternoon was the 2004 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon. I?m not sure if the heat got to me or if this wine just didn?t go well with Chinese food. However, before I crush your hopes of this wine, I can only imagine how good the 2004 Mondavi Cabernet would go with a big juicy steak. The 2004 Mondavi Cabernet is what I would call a classic Cabernet with smooth, deep flavors from start to finish. This Cabernet didn?t come with a whole lot of fruit and berry flavors, but rather more of a bold, down to earth flavor (which is why I?m drooling merely putting this wine and steak together in my head). I would characterize this wine as full bodied with rounded tannins. Again, I would pick this wine at a romantic steak dinner out in open air. Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2004