Digital Marketing

Message from the Universe: Creativity at its finest

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“For the record, you haven’t missed a thing, you don’t even know what downtime is, and every second of your life so far, resting, playing, distracted or not, has been deeply creative.

we’re on a roll
The universe”

Every minute counts, no matter what you do. You feel like you’re not productive because you don’t see immediate results from your hard work. Patience is a virtue and you need to take that time to plant seeds until they grow and bring wealth and happiness. Every little step you take in life is one step closer to where YOU want to go. If you want to be successful, you will do everything in your power to make every minute count. It is important to be balanced and work smart. It’s not because you end up putting thousands of hours into a project that success will be guaranteed. Quantity does not define success.

We all strive to improve ourselves in our careers, our relationships, our family, our friends, and society. No matter what you do, it will have a direct or indirect impact on others. Never underestimate your presence in others. Everything you do to help will have a positive impact on those around you. Focus on what you can give to others, even if it is small in nature. You may think it doesn’t make sense, but actually, for that person receiving the help, it definitely has meaning. The most important thing is to take that first step to help others. Once that part is complete, you can enjoy the changes and smiles you brought to those you helped.

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7 Reasons to Climb Mount Whitney in Winter

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1 – The challenge

Conquer the highest point of the lower 48 during the most difficult time of the year. The two main trails are the Mountaineers Trail and the Whitney Trail. Both offer unique challenges at this time of year. When you climb Whitney in the winter, you’re working towards it using winter climbing techniques that make the summit that much more special.

2 – Photography

Capture incredible shots of the snow-capped Sierras, especially during sunrise and sunset. The light from the Alpenglow when it hits the mountains is impressive. Snow covered mountains add incredible depth and contrast to your shots. Frozen lakes and waterfalls add to the beauty of the area.

3-Improve yourself

Hone your mountaineering skills with the use of ice axes, snowshoes, and crampons. Stop buying gear just to take great photos on snowy hills that you can walk around in flip flops and surf shorts. Take a course, or teach yourself, and climb a real mountain that challenges you to use the tools you have. Using crampons and an ice ax is pretty common sense with a bit of practice. The trails have all the conditions to practice your skills. The trail has deep snow, long sections of ice, and steep inclines, which are close to death-defying cliffs.

4 – The insulation

Avoid the annoying summer crowds. Anyone can hike a pre-constructed, paved trail, but only a brave few can climb a mountain without a trail. Head out this time of year when the trail disappears under the snow and make your own route. You will have the mountain almost entirely to yourself.

5 – The night sky

Camp under an incredible endless starry sky. The Sierras offer some of the most beautiful night skies. With so many major cities just hours from Mt. Whitney, seeing the stars seems rare these days. Leave the city behind and fall asleep looking at the REAL night sky.

6 – Learn new skills

Learn to camp in the snow. Anyone can camp in an RV or in the height of summer, but what about winter? Bring a snow shovel to dig for shelter from the wind, learn how to melt snow for water, learn how to keep your stove going, how to stay warm in cold weather, and learn how to keep your wipes from freezing when nature calls. .

7 – No more apologies

The self-issuance permit means you won’t be able to use the “I couldn’t get a lottery permit to climb Mount Whitney” excuse, which I’ve heard a million times. (Because we all know the truth is, you really are scared!) Everyone says they want to climb Mount Whitney, and then they always find a reason to blame the Park Service for stopping them. Well, if you really wanted to climb Mount Whitney, then half the year is totally in your control. You can probably get an entry permit for the other 6 months of the year as well. Stop making excuses to friends and family on Instagram or Facebook, and go to the mountains now. Just get up, get out there and do it! No more excuses. You have until April 30 to make it happen.

The details of the trip

Day 1: We arrive at the Lone Pine Visitor Center at the intersection of HWY 395 and HWY 136 just south of Lone Pine, CA. We issued our own overnight permits to climb Mount Whitney and collected our Wag bags. You can self-issue the free permit from November 2 to April 30. Climbing during this time of year allows you to avoid all the crowds and permit lottery system in the summer. After retrieving our permits, we drove 2 miles north on HWY 395 to Lone Pine, CA and turned left/west on Whitney Portal Rd. From here we drove 7.1 to Lone Pine Campground at 6,000 feet to acclimatize. . The Campground is $20 a night and you can self cater a campsite. The campsite provides water and toilets. The camp offers a clear view of Mt. Whitney and the challenge ahead.

Day 2: We drive 6 miles from Lone Pine Campground to Whitney Portal at 8,300 feet, where the Whitney Trail begins. Whitney Portal Campground, store, and even the road may be closed this time of year. We were able to park right at the clearly marked trailhead with no snow. We put on our 45 pound packs and headed for the summit. The first 1.5 miles of the trail was clear of snow. The trail quickly gains elevation as it backs up towards Lone Pine Lake. About a mile before the lake, the trail disappears under the snow and the tracks go in all directions. This is where a good map study and GPS come in handy. If you don’t want to break a sweat or poke holes in the snow, this is a great time to strap on your snowshoes. You may only need them for a short time. You can follow the flame marks on the trees and slowly climb the mountain, or you can cut straight and save some time. Once you get to Mirror Lake, just 0.5 miles past Outpost Camp, you’ll want to fill up with as much water as possible, as this will be the last water you’ll be able to get to before you have to melt the snow. You’ll also want to strap on your crampons for the next steep section and keep them on until you reach Trail Camp. Continue up through the trees to the south of Mirror Lake. After leaving the tree line at about 10,200 feet, head west and keep left near frozen Consultation Lake, at the 6 mile mark on your trip. Continue 3 miles to Trail Camp at 11,800 feet and find a nice spot sheltered from the wind to spend the night. The sunset is incredible and offers an opportunity to capture a great photo.
Total: 6 hours, 6.3 miles, and 3,700 feet of positive elevation gain.

Day 3: I recommend getting up early at 530 or 6 and starting your ascent. The snow will be firm, which is good for climbing. You will also be able to capture amazing sunrise photos. This will also help you beat any overnight storms that may come your way. I recommend bringing two full 32-ounce bottles of water for the climb. From Trail Camp you have to walk up the steepest part of the trail. Head west up the slightly steep snow ramp towards Trail Crest at 13,650. You will need to understand how to properly use crampons, an ice ax, and the proper way to self-arrest in the event of a fall. A fall during this part of the trail could be fatal. Once you’ve reached the top, take a moment to soak in the majestic views of the snow-capped Western Sierras as far as the eye can see. Make sure you have wind and sun protection for this section of the trail. Continue your climb north as the trail enters Sequoia National Park and descends 150 feet to connect with the John Muir Trail. Although there may be long stretches of trail without snow, keep your crampons on! Certain sections along this 3-kilometre stretch to the summit are very icy and bordering on fatal cliffs. After about 0.5 miles into the trail, you’ll see your first glimpse of the stone hut at the top. Continue past the Needles and Mount Muir to reach the summit. Take a break at the summit hut, sign the log, and return safely. If you understand how, you can slide certain sections on the way down to make your descent faster. Once we made it safely to the Trail Camp, we removed our crampons and quickly made it to the Whitney Portal trailhead in 2 1/2 hours. We stayed at Portagee Joe Campground last night. It’s a very easy desktop publishing bootcamp for only 14 bucks. It’s only a mile from Lone Pine, so it was easy to have dinner that night and breakfast the next morning in town.

Total: 8 hours from Trail Camp to Summit Round Trip, 9.4 miles and 2,800 feet of elevation.

Health Fitness

Top Five Benefits of Pilates Exercise

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Top 5 Benefits of Pilates Mat Exercise

Pilates exercise is a worldwide phenomenon, Popular with the general public and elite athletes. The simple reason is that Pilates works like no other fitness method. Here are the top five benefits of this amazing technique.

No Team. The Pilates mat exercise uses your own body for resistance. This type of back-to-basics exercise is now the top fitness trend according to a recent survey by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Pilates mat exercise is one of the few fitness methods that uses your own body for resistance. This freedom from any equipment or gym means you can do it anywhere, anytime – perfect for our increasingly mobile lifestyle!

Mat exercises are the original Pilates workout. Interestingly, the special equipment you find in Pilates studios was first created by Joseph Pilates for people who were unable to do mat exercises due to disability, illness, or injury. This is not a criticism of Pilates machines or any other type of exercise equipment, but if you want a fabulous workout with no equipment, the Pilates Mat routine is for you!

Big Breath. Joseph Pilates emphasized breathing, and each Pilates mat exercise has a breathing pattern. Big, expansive breathing combined with precise, controlled and fluid movement results in a truly exhilarating experience. You feel energized after a Pilates workout instead of exhausted!

A complete workout. According to fitness research, the body needs three different types of exercise: strength training, stretching, and cardiovascular conditioning (better known as aerobic exercise). You need all of these exercises, because any one of them alone will not keep you healthy.

The reason for this is that after the age of 30, both men and women begin to lose muscle tissue throughout their bodies. You need strength training to restore muscle tissue. Aerobics and stretching will not do this. On the other hand, you need cardio for heart health that stretching and strength training can’t provide. And lastly, you need stretching to gain flexibility, and yes, you guessed it, strength training and cardio don’t do this.

Fitness methods that combine these three exercises are called complete exercise techniques. The Pilates mat exercise at the advanced level is not only a complete method, but one of the few exercise methods that do this.

Healthy Joints. There are no sudden movements in Pilates. This prevents damage to your joints. Movement is controlled, precise and fluid. This type of joint-healthy movement means Pilates is an exercise you can do for the rest of your life! This can’t be said for many of the exercises we love to do, like running and walking, to name just a few, that put wear and tear on our joints.

Relief for most back problems. Nearly 100 years ago, Pilates discovered that by strengthening the muscles around the center of your body, popularly known as the core muscles, most back problems disappear. Today, doctors agree that most back problems are best resolved with exercise rather than surgery or medication. This is one of the reasons why I refer to Joseph Pilates as the Einstein of fitness. His exercises and his core strength principles are widely used by physical therapists and trainers around the world.

Now that you know the fantastic benefits of Pilates exercise, it’s time to give it a try. Pilates will change your life!

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Why eat whole grains? Understanding its health benefits

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Grains seem to be having a tough time lately, with some blaming gluten for major health problems and new grain-free diets popping up every year. So one can easily ask: why eat whole grains, as recommended by health authorities around the world?

However, according to Dr. Frank Hu, professor of nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and author of two long-running studies, eating 70 g of whole grains a day could reduce the risk of death by 5 percent. . With each additional 1-ounce serving, the risk of dying from heart disease is reduced by 9%. The study also found that replacing refined grains and red meat with whole grains in equal amounts could increase life expectancy by 8-20%.

There is so much to explain about whole grains that I have divided this topic in two. Part 1 covers Why Eat Whole Grains, and Part 2 covers ways to eat more whole grains.

1. What are whole grains?

Grains, also called cereals, are the seeds of some herbs, which are grown for food. The following are all the beans you are likely to find in stores, though not all in whole seed form (alternate names in parentheses):

  • Amaranth
  • Barley
  • Buckwheat (or kasha)
  • Corn (hominy, popcorn, corn)
  • Darling
  • Oats (oatmeal)
  • quinoa
  • Rice
  • Rye
  • Sorghum
  • Spell
  • teff
  • Wheat (triticale, semolina, seitan, farro, kamut)
  • wild rice

whole grains vs. refined grains

A whole grain will contain the whole grain, that is:

  • Bran – the outer layer, which contains vitamins, minerals and fibers.
  • The endosperm – the main part of the grain, which can be ground into flour. Initially intended to feed the embryo, the germ, when it develops into a new plant. It contains carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
  • The germ: the smallest component of the grain, which is supposed to germinate if it is planted. It contains proteins, vitamins, minerals and fats.

100% whole grains will contain all 3 parts of the grain (the bran, endosperm, and germ). To obtain refined cereals, whole grains are ground to remove the bran and germ. The final result is a finer texture and lasts longer. However, the process removes many of the nutrients, particularly the fiber.

Whole grains can still be ground, rolled, crushed, or broken. As long as the entire grain is present in the final product, they are still “whole grain.”

Note – when we eat refined grains, our bodies actually use nutrients to digest these nutrient-poor foods, leaving us more nutrient-poor than before we ate them!

footnote 2 – This is why you may come across the terms “enriched grains” and “fortified grains.” “Enriched beans” means that some of the nutrients lost during the milling stage, such as vitamins, are replaced. “Fortified grains” means that some nutrients have been added that were not initially in the grain.

2. Whole grains and fibers

As you can see from the nutrition information above, one of the main nutrients that is removed during the refining process is fiber. It is the part of a plant food that the body cannot digest. As it moves through our digestive system, it absorbs water and helps the body eliminate food waste faster.

Higher consumption is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, as it helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and stabilizes blood sugar. It also fills you up and is an essential tool for losing weight and managing it.

There are 2 varieties of fiber: insoluble and soluble. Good sources of insoluble fiber in cereals are whole wheat and popcorn (minus added butter or sugar), but also teff, spelt, and millet. Barley and oats, as well as amaranth, contain soluble fiber. The body needs both in equal measure for optimal health.

The current recommended fiber intake ranges from 21 to 25 grams for women and 30 to 38 grams for men. However, the vast majority of us only get about half that amount per day, mainly thanks to our highly processed diet of refined grains and our low intake of high-fiber foods like fruits and vegetables.

Check out my next post on How to Eat More Whole Grains to find out how to increase your fiber intake the easy way.

3. So why eat whole grains?

The higher fiber content of whole grains is linked to lower overall mortality risk, but that’s not the only reason why eating whole grains is beneficial for our bodies. The bran and germ of cereals also contain a whole range of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals, as well as protein, which play a beneficial role. We are going to list some of the main benefits here:

1. They slow down digestion,

… stabilizing your blood sugar and insulin levels. When eaten, refined grains immediately break down into glucose, just like pure sugar. This causes your blood sugar to spike, then plummet, later, triggering a sugar crash and cravings.

Whole grains break down slower, keeping you full longer.

2. They have been found to help control weight

…by not sending you looking for the next sugar or starch fix, three servings per day is associated with less belly fat.

3. Whole grains, therefore, help prevent type 2 diabetes

…through healthy weight management and stabilization of blood sugar levels. Those benefits kick in with just two servings per day (read my post on How to Eat More Whole Grains to find out what a serving is). This could be due to its high fiber and magnesium content, both of which are linked to better carbohydrate metabolism and insulin sensitivity.

4. Whole grains can help lower blood cholesterol,

… oats being a true champion in this category. Its higher soluble fiber content helps eliminate cholesterol, binding cholesterol and its precursors in the digestive tract and eliminating it quickly. The antioxidants found in oats also play a role.

5. They can help lower blood pressure,

…particularly whole grains that are high in soluble fiber, such as barley and oats. Its antioxidants help improve cardiovascular health and reduce inflammation.

6. Numerous studies on more than 20 types of cancer

… have found an association between eating three servings of whole grains per day and a lower risk of cancer. This is true in particular for gastrointestinal cancers and cancers of the oral cavity, such as the pharynx, esophagus and larynx.

Whole grains offer protective nutrients such as fiber, antioxidants (vitamin E and selenium in particular), and phytochemicals that may help suppress cancer cell growth, block DNA damage, and prevent the formation of carcinogens.

And if the benefits of whole grains start with just two servings per day, research has shown that health improvements increase with each additional serving, up to the 3-4 servings of whole grains recommended daily by the Dietary Guidelines for the americans.

The Take Home Message: Eat Whole Grains for Optimal Health

How to do this? There are many easy ways to identify whole grains in your foods and increase your intake. Read about them in my next article on How to Eat More Whole Grains.

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Organized home: new uses for leftovers

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One of the greatest feelings a person can have is having their home organized and in order. Very close to that feeling of finding out that much less food is wasted. Leftovers are often stored in the fridge until thrown away! Give them new life and save money in the process. It is estimated that almost half of the food purchased by the average household is thrown away. Because? Because it’s gone stale, it’s past its expiration date, there was too much left over after a meal, the family didn’t like it, or they forgot about the stored food.

Tips to prevent food from spilling:

Use all of the pancake batter and freeze any extra pancakes or waffles. They’re great for a busy morning and save the cost of buying frozen, and they taste better too.

Use leftover spaghetti or macaroni by combining with leftover vegetables and cooked meat, add a can of cream soup, and you have a delicious new dish to enjoy for dinner.

Always check expiration dates before purchasing items, especially if they don’t sell out quickly.

Use leftover vegetables and grated cheese or sour cream as ingredients for the baked potatoes.

Keep a plastic container in the freezer and when you have some vegetables left over add them to the container and when it is full you have the vegetables for the vegetable soup.

Use stale or leftover crackers for the crusts by crushing them and using them as you would whole wheat cracker crumbs.

Use crackers or bread as crumbs to fry chicken or other meats.

Use stale bread for the croutons and to make the dressing the next time you make chicken and dressing.

Make homemade stock by boiling roast bones and hams and other boneless meats. Add spices and carrots and celery and the next time you need broth you’ll have your own delicious broth.

Leftover mashed potatoes can be used as a thickening agent for the sauce. Use them like meatballs in stews and soups by dropping tablespoons of mashed potatoes into the boiling liquid.

Mix one egg, a small amount of flour, a little grated onion and salt and pepper into the mashed potatoes, form into patties and fry.

Once you get in the habit of finding new ways to use up leftovers and other foods you’d normally throw away, your creativity will skyrocket, your food bill will drop, and you’ll have that wonderful feeling of not wasting.

Real Estate

Work the law of large numbers but remember that it only takes one to be successful!

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The Law of Large Numbers is a fundamental success secret insofar as it says:

(1) Do enough of anything and you will succeed;

(2) Do more and you will prosper, and exceed even that amount and

(3) You will become a legend.

We have seen how this works in all walks of life.

As with so many successful principles, the LLN seems especially apt for sports. Just yesterday, I read this quote from powerful basketball great Michael Jordan:

“I’ve missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I was entrusted with taking the winning shot and I missed. I’ve missed over and over and over again in my life. And that’s why I’m successful .

If you don’t try, you can’t win. Try more and more and still more than that and you will become an artist whose exploits are celebrated forever.

Having said this, let me temper The Law of Large Numbers with this caveat:

IT ONLY TAKES ONE TO SUCCEED!

This is a critical corollary of the LLN. Yes, you have to take a lot of tries, but if you hit that final shot at the buzzer, JUST THAT SHOT, you will be the winner of the game.

The key is to stay in the race long enough to be competitive, spot your opportunity when it presents itself, and seize the opportunity—these things position you for victory.

Let’s say you’re a seller and you haven’t closed a deal for days, weeks, or months. This happens, by the way, more often than you might think, especially during long races.

You’re in a slump, period.

How do you dig your way out? You do it with repeated efforts, an LLN campaign, as I’ve noted elsewhere. But what do you tell yourself to overcome the inevitable obstacles and future rejections that you will encounter on the road to recovery?

Repeat this phrase:

ONLY ONE IS NEEDED!

Sure, you daydream about having so many deals that you’re plagued by an embarrassment of riches. Or, you have the recurring nightmare that you’re so deep in the hole that you have to step up and hit a succession of non-stop grand slams just to get back in the game.

These grand images will only hinder your success. They will make it sound like you have to achieve gigantic, world-class results just to qualify.

And that is an absolutely false and destructive thought.

All you need is to get on the board one score at a time to get out of the hole.

I found myself in a downdraft in my consulting and training business about seven years ago.

He had just published a series of books, six in a matter of four years, and none of them were instant hits. The typical secondary market that I expect to write about, people who call me to help them improve their trading results, was virtually non-existent.

And then one day without any input from me, the co-owner of a successful business on the East Coast walked into her local bookstore and bought one of my current releases.

He read it, wondered if it could help his team improve, and contacted me.

We started with a very modest initial schedule, consisting of just one day, but that start led to a relationship that found me flying from coast to coast every two weeks for two years, spending hundreds of billable days together.

In fact, I’ve just been reminded of the company to upgrade their skills.

All it took to break that slump was ONE book reader out of thousands who was impressed enough with its content to seek help.

The practical challenge, of course, is to FIND or ATTRACT THE ONE.

Right in the middle of the darkest days of our national housing meltdown, I wanted to sell an office property I owned. So I did what any reasonably prudent person in my position would do.

I interviewed Realtor after Realtor, asking them for proposals. And guess what I kneaded?

By the end of my research, I had several proposals that were so completely identical that they could have been photocopies of the first one in the stack. They all said that I should list my property within a very narrow dollar range.

How did they arrive at such a uniform prescription? They did market analysis showing the most recent properties of their type to sell in the city. These are, as you may know, called “comparables.”

But the “comps” are fundamentally flawed. Unless you have a LARGE NUMBER of them that have been purchased recently, and there are even more available on the market now, you won’t have an adequate supply to compare with.

In addition, each real estate is unique. It will appeal to some buyers more than others. And where there is more desire, there is a greater demand and price that people are willing to pay.

So the question is: “For which SINGLE BUYER, or type of buyer, is this property MOST valuable?” Then you need to put most of your time and energy into marketing to that person or to that niche.

But if you look at the AVERAGES, which is where the comparisons will take you, the BEST type of buyers won’t show up on your radar, just the TYPICAL ones, and they’ll only be willing to pay the same as the lowest common denominator. .

IT ONLY TAKES ONE thought, or IOTO thought as I’ll call it, make sure you’re looking for the best avenues to achieve your goals.

So what did I do?

I did my own analysis, believing that the sales prices I was being urged to use were too low, that my land and building were worth much more.

From inside my building, I looked at my neighbor on the left. He had built his property to his limits, and it was unlikely that he would buy my lot.

But the guy on the right had room to grow. Combined, our two properties would allow him to exploit the business possibilities far more than any of us could as individuals, so I determined that he was: THE ONE.

If you wanted a premium, it would have to come from him, because by virtue of his positioning, at least in theory, he could and would pay far more than the average buyer. So, I put all real estate agents on hold and devised a personal marketing campaign aimed EXCLUSIVELY AT HIM.

I realized that I needed to have a LARGE NUMBER of contacts with him in a short period of time to motivate him to make a generous offer.

I found every excuse I could to bump into him to say hi, and one day I leaned over to his car in the driveway and said, “You know, I’m thinking about selling. Before I put it up for sale with a real estate agent, let me know”. if you want to make an offer”.

Within 90 days, he was the proud owner of adjoining properties and I had been charged.

Overall, I got a premium price:

(1) Was 25-33% higher than the proposals I suggested for listing the property;

(2) I sold it myself, without a real estate agent, saving another 6% of the purchase price;

(3) I sold it sooner than I would have if I had had it on the open market;

(4) I got the price I wanted; and

(5) I didn’t have to spend a penny on repairs or upgrades before title was transferred.

Exactly how much better did I do by merging a Law of Large Numbers approach with an It Only Takes One approach?

I think I got a bare minimum, 45% more than I would have gotten if I had gone the traditional route, and in terms of real money, it was a lot more than I would have gotten otherwise.

Perhaps the most striking example of marrying the Law of Large Numbers with the thought It Only Takes One is dating and mating. Unless you’re a committed bachelor who absolutely loves to play the field, you’re going to settle down with someone, at least for a while.

As any matchmaker can attest, FINDING THE ONE is the challenge. This involves the Three E’s: getting Exposure, Encounters and Exclusivity.

The LLN gives you exposure, puts you in those situations where you will be “in game,” available to see and be seen. This could be through computer dating sites, volunteer work, going to alumni events at the alma mater, or hosting barbecues.

To set up meetups, you need to work on your “approaching skills,” learning how to get the attention of the specific people you want to get to know better and practicing ways to start and keep conversations.

To gain exclusivity, you need to show your uniqueness and develop a plan to attract the people you care about to spend time together.

The LLN, almost without exception, leads to IOTO opportunities.

The two, working together, create the symbiosis and the results that we all seek, by combining quantity and quality.

I am a firm believer in the law of large numbers, and fortunately a large number of people who have purchased my audio seminar of this title agree with his premise.

But committing to CAMPAIGNS IN LARGE NUMBERS can seem daunting, because it’s easy to forget that success is inevitable in our mass ministries.

That is why it is so important to unite the LLN with It only takes a thought. The realization that success can be just ONE smile, ONE sale, ONE phone call away keeps us happy on the train, it can, it will, and it’s bound to succeed.

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10 Essential SEO Terms Every Budding Marketer Should Know

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Keyword

You can never underestimate the importance of using the right keywords. A keyword or keyword phrase is a set of words used to help exemplify a product or service on the web. The use of keywords is considered important mainly because it helps search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing to identify a website by using search terms that are relevant to a particular business. That said, keywords should be used sparingly, as overusing them can have the opposite effect and even hurt a website’s ranking in the SERPs.

anchor text

An anchor text or hyperlinked text is visible and clickable text present within a hyperlink. It is important because it helps improve the ranking of a website. That said, when used in articles or press releases, an anchor text can also appear as a link scheme, so it’s always best to keep the anchor text as natural as possible.

title tag

The title tag has always been the most important factor in achieving a high ranking in the SERPs. The title tag, which is indicated by , represents the title of the page and can be seen in the browser. Having a unique title tag helps search engines identify what a particular website is for, before you can display it on the search engine results page.

meta description

A meta description is another form of .html tag, but its purpose is only to describe the content of a web page. While meta descriptions don’t necessarily have any effect on a web page’s ranking, they do help increase your click-through rates by showing up in the search results field. Just like the title tag, meta descriptions should always be short, to the point, and unique.

canonical URL

Canonical URLs are used in cases where duplicate content is found. For example, suppose your business sells shoes that come in various sizes and colors, and you have assigned a specific page for all of them. Search bots reviewing web pages would not be sure which one to index, as they will all be similar. Therefore, canonical links are used to specify which page should have priority in SERPS results.

301 redirect

It’s important to note that every time you delete a web page, it doesn’t just dissolve into the digital universe creating those annoying ‘404 error’ or ‘Not Found Page’ error messages. By using a 301 redirect, one can forward users and even search engines from an old discontinued URL to a new active one as specified by the user.

SERPs

Search Engine Results Page or SERPs are the pages that are displayed in the browser after someone types a search term. In short, it is a page that shows all the results that the search engine has found related to your search term or query.

Indexing

All web pages that are created are stored in massive databases. Indexing is the process a search engine uses to gather technical news and information from a website.

links

SEO experts usually have two types of links in their vocabulary, which are internal and external links.

Internal links occur between pages within a website, such as links in the navigation bar. External links are links to or from the website, such as when someone links to a website.

Tag Rel=”author”

Rel=”author” is also known as Google authorship mark. It is a tag used to associate authors with their Google+ profiles. Rel=”author” is a great SEO tool as it works as a ranking signal for Google and also puts a face behind the author of the online content.

Sports

NBA MVP? guess again

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Shaquille O’Neal. Kareem. Magic Johnson. Larry Bird. Michael Jordan. MVP’s list of hardware winners includes only those who have brought their game and their team to the top many times. The holy grail of personal honors, earned through canvas, perseverance, and leadership. This season, one will rise up to achieve what the rest of the NBA yearns for.

Those in line are anxious. Stars who feel that the time has come to shine more than their counterparts. LeBron James, with long strides befitting his 6’8″ frame, has an early leap on the field. He carries his team on his sculpted shoulders for another season.

As he matured into the team leader Ohio faithfully prayed for when he emerged, King James did, of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, the pride and joy of Akron. What is that you say? Isn’t it LeBron’s year? That seems fine to me. His hour is drawing near. Strong dose of competition for the MVP, that is understood.

So it has to be The Big Ticket. Pummeled all the way to Boston by way of Minnesota, Celtics fans couldn’t trust their Irish eyes as the Boston papers yelled that Kevin Garnett would likely be wearing green and white for the rest of his career. Great season for the great man so far. The best player of the best team in the league. Leadership plus…. Doesn’t it happen to KG? Boy, who’s having the year to beat Garnett?

Is it a skinny whiteguard that takes home the prize? Oh, of course. Nash is a great choice. Little Stevie Wonder, Phoenix’s floor general, with his sights set on a title, dazzling assists and as selfless as possible. Neither did Nash? The Arizona sun must be reaching your head, you say. The list of skinny white guys as MVPs starts and ends with Nash. If not Nash, then who?

Heading back east, our NBA MVP quest finds us meandering through Haymarket and Freedom Trail, heading to the Boston Celtics practice. The shooting has begun as the rays of morning light slide across the beige court. Kevin Garnett notices that someone has entered the equipment space. Bald head shoots up, Garnett is wielding an orange and black Spalding in his gigantic right hand. Beads of moisture fall to the shiny strips of parquet from his chin like a New England autumn drizzle.

He starts to move slowly in my direction, maybe two or three steps, then stops. His teammates have left their dribbles, their shots, their morning chores. The team stares at their new leader, who seems to have been there for years.

Garnett glows for a moment, fire in his eyes, beads burning from deep within. He nods slightly, turning slowly towards his teammates. “Work to do,” Garnett says to no one in particular, but everyone listens…and listens. The sound of Spaldings hitting the board again begins to echo through the gym. Paul Pierce dribbles left-handed twice, flips the ball to the right, and pulls out a jumper from the key as I slowly walk out of the room.

I take the elevator up to the team’s executive offices. A beautiful redhead greets me at the reception. Her curly hair falls smoothly to the middle of her back, her attractive legs wrapped around each other, clearly visible through the expensive glass desk. I tell you who I’m here to see. She smiles knowingly and points a well-manicured fingernail toward the corner office, where he’s waiting for me to arrive.

Home of the Boston Celtics. Moving through the pile of green carpeting, I pass the smaller, windowed offices where the business of running an NBA team is done. Finally, I get to his office. Standing there saying good morning to me, 6’4 and still close to his playing weight of 175 pounds, he is the NBA MVP not only for this season, but for years to come. The memory of his career .220 batting average is a dim memory of a former sporting life.

Once the forgotten man in a hall of fame started five, the only way he was said to get into Springfield as a player is to reach into his pocket, pull out his wallet, and shell out the admission fee. Don’t you think Danny Ainge is still a player in the NBA?

It was Ainge, as Boston’s Executive Director of Basketball Operations and General Manager, fighting through traffic, calling for the ball against the 28-GM defense in the Kevin Garnett draft. 29 if you count the last line of defense, Ainge’s old Boston teammate Kevin McHale, who concluded negotiations with Ainge when Minnesota parted ways with the best player the team has ever had.

That shot, perhaps a season winner, brought instant karma to the Celtics in what was a streak of Irish bad luck that spanned nearly two decades. This team is now stamped with his signature next to the shamrock.

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Discover The Beauty Of Valencia In Spain

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VALENCIA – A city of two integrated parts, it is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations in Spain. The combination of gothic and modern architecture makes Valencia a visual and cultural feast. This new Valencia, while still embracing its past history and culture, is a city that, far from remaining outdated, is entering the new millennium as one of the most futuristic cities in Europe.

Valencia is full of tourist attractions eager to captivate you – Museums, Festivals, Beaches, Sporting Events, Restaurants and Leisure Centers, together with a rich and varied historical, cultural and natural heritage to discover.

HOW TO GET TO VALENCIA – Valencia airport (VLC) is located 9 km from the city center and you can choose between 2 buses (the Aerobús is more direct) or a taxi (cost approximately 10 euros).

BY TRAIN – mainly from Madrid or Barcelona, ​​the Estacion Del Norte is located in the center of the city.

BY ROAD – Approx. 2 hours drive from Valencia via the main A7 toll motorway and approx. 3 hours by car from Barcelona. There are many bus and coach trips that go to the Valencia bus station, which is about a 15 minute walk from the center.

BY SEA – There is a ferry service to the nearby Balearic Islands of Mallorca (about 3 hours) and Ibiza (about 2 hours). CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES OF VALENCIA – The city of arts and sciences, the Palacio de Congresos, the Alameda Metro Station or the transformation of the port in preparation for the 2007 Sailing America’s Cup, have brought to Valencia the talent of such greats of the 20th century. architects like Santiago Calatrava, Norman Foster and Félix Candela. Between them, they have drastically changed the exterior appearance of the integral area of ​​the port, with panels of steel, white concrete and ceramics interspersed with water features, high areas with plants and lush gardens.

Conceived as a place to publicize scientific and artistic knowledge, the city of arts and sciences has five main spaces – L’HEMISFERIC – A half-sphere surrounded by enormous metal “tabs” and which is doubled through its reflection in the spectacular pool that surrounds it With a semicircular screen of 900 square meters, where three-dimensional films in Imax format are projected, this building seeks to instruct people in topics that are normally the responsibility of scientists.

REINA SOFIA PALACE OF THE ARTS – It is the jewel of the city of arts and sciences, with 40,000 square meters distributed in three auditoriums dedicated to opera, dance, theater and music in general. Like a great symbolic sculpture, its nautical form is a contrast between the opaque and the transparent, giving rise to sensations that change as we move. This building created by Santiago Calatrave is full of architectural surprises, a place that, according to its creator, seeks to “take people to a circular place so that they can move around the music.”

PRÍNCIPE FELIPE SCIENCE MUSEUM – The educational approach inherent to the complex finds its maximum expression here. In a center that aims to synthesize the contents of the 17 museums of this kind in Spain. It is an iron, glass and concrete structure that plays with light, creating the sensation of seeing the skeleton of a large white dinosaur. Modernity and Technology come together at the service of a museum of the future, a place where the visitor ceases to be a mere spectator to become an interactive element of this new way of understanding science.

L’UMBRACLE – Fantastically pleasing to the eye, this massive sculpted steel covered central walkway is a walkway of different trees and plants blending into the concrete and metal of its modern setting. A truly serene place to pontificate about life.

L’OCEANOGRAFIC – This is a new type of aquarium, an 80,000 square meter underwater city that allows you to discover the treasures of the seven seas. Designed by the late architect Félix Candela, the oceanographic park is considered the largest in Europe by the number and variety of its animal species and one of the largest in the world by volume of water.

THE HISTORIC CITY OF VALENCIA – The historic center of Valencia is the stretch of town that arose around the cathedral and was included within the medieval wall built in 1356, parts of which are still preserved.

The Old Town consists of five districts. Among which the Barrio del Carmen stands out and is popular. Visiting the Roman, Muslim and Visigothic remains of La Almoina, the Portal de la Valldigno or the Arab Baths of the Admiral will allow you to delve into the historical roots of the evolution of the town. The archaeological remains around the Plaza de la Almoina take you back more than 2,000 years to Roman times. Valencia was originally a walled city with towers located in strategic places, of which two are preserved, Quart and Serranos. The Quart towers were built between 1441 and 1460 to protect the Quart gate and the Castilla road. The Serranos towers were built between 1392 and 1398 next to the bridge of the same name, to defend the path of the Serranos region, hence its name. Both towers have been used as prisons. Barracks as a women’s prison in 1626 and Serranos for nobles and knights between 1586 and 1887. Also noteworthy is the Valencia Cathedral, which was built between 1262 and 1356 on top of a Roman temple and later a Muslim mosque. Recently discovered 15th century frescoes by Francesco Pagano and Paolo De San Leocadio can be seen on display.

For history buffs there are many other beautiful historic buildings, plus a number of iconic monuments, notably the Plaza De La Reina. Also fantastic museums (24 in total) such as the Museo De Bellas Artes (founded in 1683 and is the museum of fine arts), Almudin (built in the 14th century and between 1908 and 1991 became the paleontology museum) and Museo De La Ciudan (for the full history of Valencia) to name just a few. LEISURE – For the Horticulturist there are some beautiful gardens in Valencia, most of them inherited from the Arab culture. Some of the obligatory visits are the Jardines De Viveros (children’s gardens) that previously belonged to the palace of the Muslim king ABD Al-Aziz, Alameditas De Serranos which is a garden area on the right bank of the Turia river, built in 1830 with many sculptures placed among the varied fruit trees and palm trees and the multiple flora. Jardines De Monforte (now classified as a national artistic garden) and Jardín De La Glorieta (the oldest garden in Valencia built between 1817 and 1844) BEACHES – Valencia is blessed with four beaches, all with fine golden sand and ranging from 2,700 meters in long up to 4,940 meters in length. Two beaches, Pinedo, south of the Valencia seaport and Arenas-Malvarrosa, which are the city beaches, have bars and restaurants along the adjacent avenues, while the beaches of El Saler and La Devesa are a few steps from the car parks and, therefore, are much quieter beach areas. . GOLF – There are five golf courses spread throughout Valencia, Club De Golf El Bosque (18 holes), Club De Golf Escorpion (27 holes), Club De Golf Manises (9 holes and the oldest club), Club De Oliva Nova (18 hoyos ) ) was designed by Severiano Ballesteros, and the El Saler Golf Club (18 holes) is considered one of the best golf courses in the world. SAILING – Valencia has a fantastic port which has recently been significantly upgraded to host the America’s Cup and is open to the public with a wealth of activities, games, restaurants, bars and shops. MOTORCYCLE RACING – Valencia has its own circuit named after Ricardo Tormo, the first Valencian rider to win a world championship.

NIGHTLIFE – Valencia offers a wide and varied leisure scene for young and old, heterosexuals and gays. From theaters (14 in total), concerts, discos, casinos, flamenco and parties, everything is here in large numbers.

HOTELS – Being Valencia there is, as expected, a huge range of exceptional hotels from three to five stars. Among others, Hilton Valencia (5 stars), Hospes Palau De La Mar (5 stars), Sorolla Palace (5 stars), Barceló Valencia (4 stars), AC Valencia (4 stars), Husa Chil Art (4 stars), Husa Reina Victoria (4 Stars), Expo Hotel (3 Stars), Beta Hotel Valencia (3 Stars) and Renasa (3 Stars). Other options are Red Nest Hostel and Purple Nest Hostel, which are good budget options in the city center and Home Hostels has four hostels around the city. To rent an apartment, go to Alojamiento Apartamentos Valencia, which has more than 40 centrally located and equipped apartments.

Valencia has much more to offer the tourist or history buff. It must be classified as one of the most dynamic and versatile cities in Europe. Come see for yourself.

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Gravity Longboard Reviews

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For many years, I have seen and read reviews of Gravity Longboards singing various praises and good comments about Gravity. Established in the mid 90’s, Gravity has been a legend and one of the oldest manufacturers of longboards on the market. Many reviews of Gravity Longboards have stated this and that about the company and I think that is fair enough, because I have never seen longboards with as much quality as Gravity. Although in all honesty, as a cruiser for 3 years, I broaden my options to other brands and therefore also have other boards from other companies. However, when it comes to functionality and sturdiness, Gravity plates are always at the top of my list.

As I became more interested in skateboarding, I came to the conclusion that not all decks work the same, even if they look and shape similar. In some ways, they don’t really feel the same, if you know what I mean. My first Gravity longboard is a Hypercarve that was given to me by my older sister and I have to say that the quality impressed me. Before receiving my Hypercarve, I already have a few months of skateboarding knowledge and training and own at least 5 skateboards from other brands. Frankly I wouldn’t say the Hypercarve was the best board I owned, maybe a lot better than 2 of my best boards, but it was instantly on my favorites list just a day after I rode it.

About 3 months later, the Gravity Longboards forum and reviews started talking about the latest Kalai Drop Carve. I was stumped how people in America were going crazy over the Kalai release, so out of curiosity, I decided that I would like to have one too! I bought it online and within about a week of riding, the Kalai instantly became my favorite.

The batches of the newer Gravity boards produced were also not something you could miss out on and not regret, especially if you are a fan of descents and slides. Reviews of Gravity Longboards have affirmed 2 things as to why Gravity has remained one of the most reputable longboard brands in the industry: Downhill and Sliding. For many American longboarders, this is no longer an unknown fact. Gravity is a famous producer of the best downhill and slide boards. However, there are 2 other things I like about Gravity: speed and robustness. I haven’t used my first Hypercarve in years, but every time I use it it still works like the first time. Unlike many cheap boards, most Gravity boards are built for speeds of 40 mph and up, which is why they are my favorite.