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When you are ready?

Posted by Malik on February 6, 2009 at 2:37am

Often than not,we wait to do things when we are ready.The question isAre you ready:to get married?to do that dream project?to take that professional certification?to tell that person how you feel?...and the list is endless.We always want to wait for the perfect time,in this world of countless imperfection?If we keep waiting for the perfect momentor when we are readythen am afraid, that thing would never get done.When you take the bold step, even when it appears the stage is not setyou would discover that other uncertain things begin to fall in place.When dreams are not lived they certainly remain as dreams and soon fade away.So if you have a dream,wake up!Then take action towards it.All you have to do is take the first step and keep taking the next step.Now is the time, do not wait till you are readyand remember, do not seek the perfect time in this world of imperfection.Note,the only certain thing is uncertaintythe only constant thing is change.Life is like sailing in the seathe wind blows, the waves rocks,so its left for you to decideto steer to your destination,get blown to wherever orthrow the anchor and remain stagnant.Make the move NOW!SEE YOU AT THE TOP.

Do your thing!

Posted by Malik on February 6, 2009 at 1:15am

Do not be afraid to shine.The world needs what you have to give.Open up the areas of your being;Expose them to yourself - to others.You are valuable. You are unique.You have much to give.Do not be afraid to give it.As we risk ourselves, we grow.Each new experience is a risk.We can try, and maybe fail,And, as a result, grow or hold back and stagnate.You have the potential to be anything you want.You are free to choose.You are limited only by your fears.Let your dreams take over.Fly with the eagles. Soar into life.The world is waiting for you.~ Fran Watson ~

penis enlargement

Posted by A. F. Oesten on February 5, 2009 at 5:32am

Natural enlargement is one of the hottest topics on the internet. You can go to forums, info sites and of course retailers of all sorts of natural enlargement products. Why exactly is natural enlargement such a popular industry? Because the demand for the products is only limited to the male population. The "largest" man in the world is still probably sitting on his computer browsing online for penis enlargement products in order to keep his title. And the good news is that there are some natural enlargement products that do work very well. While supplements have gotten somewhat of a bad name there are a few that do work, at least to an extent. You can tell these ones apart because they'll have a customer service center that is easy to contact, a money back guarantee, and the claims they make will be realistic, not outrageous. For natural enlargement and natural enhancement advice you can log onto the forums I mentioned or read reviews of various products to see how they've worked for other people.

The Proextender is well known in certain circles for its ability to enlarge the penis. The truth is that over the same amount of time you can make the same gains the Proextender offers with the use of supplements. Then again you could use supplements and the Proextender at the same time, but this may put too much strain on the penis. For what you're getting the Proextender is just too expensive and comes with too many hassles. For instance it can be very painful, especially at first. Other than that the Proextender is simply uncomfortable and difficult to wear for the twelve hours per day that is recommended; the Proextender can also be difficult to put on. Many people who use the Proextender report losing the small gains they suffered for after just a few weeks of not wearing it; there will undoubtedly be periods of time when you will not be able to use it like if it breaks and you need to order replacement parts and you might lose your gains as well. For effective penis enlargement which will not put such a strain on your penis or wallet there are supplements available.

If you haven't seen advertisements for male enhancement pills you must be very new to the internet. In nearly every corner, in the blogs, in your email inbox there are ads for enhancement pills. The claims are enough to peak anyone's interest, but how much can they actually deliver. I'm happy to say that there are benefits to be gained from the use of enhancement pills, they can offer an increase in performance, drive and the use of some enhancement pills can even result in penis enlargement. There are certain enhancement pills which claim to be able to increase "volume" and cure premature ejaculation, though it is hard to know if these claims have any validity. Regardless, male enhancement is more than just a pipe dream, it is a reality and enhancement pills can be just the thing you need to improve your sex life.

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NIGERIA IS HOME TO THE WORLD'S LARGEST CYBER CAFE

Posted by Jane Okinedo on February 4, 2009 at 7:34am

Posted: 03 Feb 2009 11:29 PM CSTChamsCity is a digital cafe located in Lagos Nigeria and billed to be the largest in not just Africa, but the entire world, as certified[*] by Guinness World Records. The Lagos location has 1000 computers, while the previous record holder in New York only has 850. The mother company, Chams PLC, intends a series of cyber malls across Nigeria, with an Abuja location already completed.ChamsCity has a capacity of over 2,000 biometric and multimedia systems which will be used to manage public identity and provide personalized online services for governmental and private entities. The Assistant General Manager, Sola Bickersteth, expanded on some of the future capabilities of the new cyber center saying,"The ChamsCity network of digital malls creates a platform that can be used to capture fingerprints and pictures of each individual which is then tied to their mobile phone numbers. This will eliminate instances of impersonation prevalent in our society today because each system has an inbuilt camera which makes it possible to record the activities of each individual as they conduct an exercise.""Individuals can register as Chams Citizens to access an unlimited array of facilities such as basic internet browsing, self improvement, online certification testing, e-learning, and web conferencing at affordable costs."The cyber center enables online testing and learning in Lagos for 10,000 individuals daily and aims to partner with schools."A special membership package is available for students whose schools are registered with ChamCity, they will have an opportunity to compete to win prizes and travel to represent Nigeria and their school in several upcoming computers based international competitions starting from February through the summer of 2009."ChamsCity is also working with the Federal government to finger print every Nigerian citizen and create a new identity card system.MY THOUGHTSThis is definitely another step by Nigerians to advance the country and bring it closer to the forefront of the digital revolution. The fact that this is a privately owned entity and that it will make internet access possible around the country is a positive that will have exponential benefits for Nigerians. Those benefits will hopefully span various areas such as health care, education, agriculture, business and entertainment, to name a few.It is also significant that this first cyber center of its kind was launched in Lagos State. Lagos is working to transform itself into an international financial metropolis and this is just one of many innovative achievements accomplished under the watch of Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola. Fashola also recently unveiled a 10,000 security camera project to improve safety in Lagos State. That, coupled with ChamCity's biometric plans could definitely make Lagos a safer place and thus more welcoming for business, domestic and foreign.However, there are some concerns to be considered. What provisions are in place to prevent the abuse of information collected by ChamsCity? How will the company prevent information from being stolen and used by criminals? Furthermore, it is hard to ignore the Big Brother-esque nature of ChamsCity and its plans. Although it is a private business, it is partnering with the Nigerian government which could open the door to the abuse of information belonging to individual citizens. Given the federal government's history, past and the very recent present, at ignoring constitutional rights, and the continuing corruption plaguing the country, it is worrisome to think that the federal government will have that much information at their finger tips.* - Nigerian Curiosity has not yet verified that Guinness World Records certified ChamsCity as the largest cyber cafe.

GOD'S GIFT OF PROMISES-BE A PARTAKER

Posted by LADY on February 4, 2009 at 2:34am

~GOD'S GIFT OF PROMISES~"Behold the fowls of the air; for they sow not, neither do they reap,nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them.Are ye not much better than they?".......Matthew 6: 26* * * * * * * * * * * *All through this life, we'll have our problems. Adversity is like a grindstone of life.It can either polish us or pulverize us. What it does to us depends uponour attitude. There's no need to worry when we have the promisesof our Lord to claim. He'll bring us through every trial of life as wetrust in Him with all our heart and lean not to our own understanding.Things may not always be as we want, but God will carry us throughas we put our faith in Him.*Walter Raleigh was imprisoned for thirteen years. He didn't mope during theseyears but chose to cope instead. During this time, he wrote The Historyof The World.Martin Luther was confined in the Castle of Wartburg and could have beenovercome. Yet, he choose to overcome the trials in his life and translated theBible during his confinement. We can choose to let adversity polish usand look to the Lord to solve our problems. He is the Problem solver andthere is nothing too difficult for our God. He already knows the beginningfrom the end and has the answer in His hands.We have been given many promises as God's children and the assuranceof receiving answers to our prayers. The promise of having prayers answeredis conditional, and depends upon our abiding in the Lord and letting hiswords abide in our heart. Our problems can be turned into possibilitiesas we let the Lord solve them.Abiding is staying in the will of the Lord and seeking to dwell in the secretplace of the Most High God. There is a place of refuge from the storms oflife and the heat of battle that can be found only in God. It is good to know that if we abide in the Lord and hide His words in our heart, we can ask of Himand expect to receive answers to prayers.God's gifts do not cease with salvation. He keeps on giving and blessing us all thedays of our life, as we look to Him. We could never describe all that our Lorddoes for us each day. As the words to an old gospel song tell us, "it is joy unspeakableand full of glory, the half has never yet been told." One day, we shall beholdthe one who died for us. We shall praise Him eternally for His supreme sacrificethat we might have eternal life.Thanks to our Lord for having us on his mind when He was on the Crossof Calvary. Lift the name of the Lord on high today. God inhabits the praisesof his people and gives the greatest gift of all to those who will receive Him.Claim the promises of God today and be abundantly blessed!Blessings in Christ,~GOD'S GIFT OF PROMISES~"Behold the fowls of the air; for they sow not, neither do they reap,nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them.Are ye not much better than they?".......Matthew 6: 26* * * * * * * * * * * *All through this life, we'll have our problems. Adversity is like a grindstone of life.It can either polish us or pulverize us. What it does to us depends uponour attitude. There's no need to worry when we have the promisesof our Lord to claim. He'll bring us through every trial of life as wetrust in Him with all our heart and lean not to our own understanding.Things may not always be as we want, but God will carry us throughas we put our faith in Him.*Walter Raleigh was imprisoned for thirteen years. He didn't mope during theseyears but chose to cope instead. During this time, he wrote The Historyof The World.Martin Luther was confined in the Castle of Wartburg and could have beenovercome. Yet, he choose to overcome the trials in his life and translated theBible during his confinement. We can choose to let adversity polish usand look to the Lord to solve our problems. He is the Problem solver andthere is nothing too difficult for our God. He already knows the beginningfrom the end and has the answer in His hands.We have been given many promises as God's children and the assuranceof receiving answers to our prayers. The promise of having prayers answeredis conditional, and depends upon our abiding in the Lord and letting hiswords abide in our heart. Our problems can be turned into possibilitiesas we let the Lord solve them.Abiding is staying in the will of the Lord and seeking to dwell in the secretplace of the Most High God. There is a place of refuge from the storms oflife and the heat of battle that can be found only in God. It is good to know that if we abide in the Lord and hide His words in our heart, we can ask of Himand expect to receive answers to prayers.God's gifts do not cease with salvation. He keeps on giving and blessing us all thedays of our life, as we look to Him. We could never describe all that our Lorddoes for us each day. As the words to an old gospel song tell us, "it is joy unspeakableand full of glory, the half has never yet been told." One day, we shall beholdthe one who died for us. We shall praise Him eternally for His supreme sacrificethat we might have eternal life.Thanks to our Lord for having us on his mind when He was on the Crossof Calvary. Lift the name of the Lord on high today. God inhabits the praisesof his people and gives the greatest gift of all to those who will receive Him.Claim the promises of God today and be abundantly blessed!Blessings in Christ,

The Art Of Selling

Posted by Adenuga Sunday Joseph on February 4, 2009 at 1:58am

By Adenuga Sunday JosephMost of the world’s richest people are directly or indirectly sales people. The art of selling is the most important thing anyone who aspires to become a millionaire should learn to know.As you know that my purpose in creating this blog is to get to you materials that will motivate you to a life of success. Having gone through the contents of this e-book that I am announcing, I am persuaded that it is capable of helping you to master the art of selling anything that you have to sell in the market place or on the internet.By clicking the link below, you will be directed to the sales page of this great e-book, you can learn more about the book from that point.http://infomart.fastecash.com/affiliates/index.php?p_id=243If you are serious about becoming rich in life, then buying this book is a must for you. I wish you all the best in life

Law Of Attraction

Posted by Adenuga Sunday Joseph on February 4, 2009 at 1:54am

By Adenuga Sunday JosephWealth is like a beautifully lady, the only way to get it is to woo it and get it attracted to you. Any good thing you may ever desire in life is not only possible it is realizable; all you need to do is to learn the art of purposefully attracting them to your life.You can be anything you so desire in life; you can have anything you may ever wish for, and it is super-easy to do, all you need to do is learn the laws of attraction. I have a great e-book which can help you to understand more of these things.Click on the link below to find out more about it,http://infomart.fastecash.com/affiliates/index.php?p_id=215Its very easy to purchase the e-book online, just follow the instructions in the link above.

Google adwords cErtification

Posted by 9jabook.com on February 3, 2009 at 9:31pm

Google adwords cErtification Wednesday 4th February 2009 Lessons Catalog If you're an AdWords advertiser, Google Advertising Professional, or just interested in learning more about AdWords, you can use our free training to sharpen your AdWords knowledge. We offer both multimedia and text lessons to match your preferred learning style. While lessons are organized to build upon previous ones, you can skip between topics and take them in any way you like. After each lesson, test your knowledge by taking a quiz. Because so much is covered, you probably can't complete training in one sitting (without the help of caffeine), so return often. Content is updated regularly to keep you current. goto prometric.com for more info http://www.google.com/adwords/learningcenter/

My mood is like a cloudy Noon

Posted by FelixFlexi on February 3, 2009 at 6:29am

My mood is like a cloudy noonMy mood is like a cloudy noonWaiting for the sun,(new friend)Or like a sailing ship that can'tSet sail without the tide.(you)SomeoneSomeone in my heart beyond all my pride,Holds a secret desire so intense deep inside.Imprisoned with all my passion and love,Unknown to anyone but the lord up above.A desire for someone to cherish and hold,The need for love to call my own.Someone who keeps me shining day and night,Someone to kiss and make up with after a fight.Someone who appreciates and respects all I can be,Someone who?s strong enough to commit and love and be mhy friendSomeone who will be there to kiss away my tears,Secure my doubts and release my fears.Someone who can restore my faith in love once again.This love is like a dream that has yet to become true,Or to believe until I will meet you...

you can separate audio from YouTube Vidieos

Posted by 9jabook.com on February 3, 2009 at 2:28am

http://youtube-download-tutorial.blogspot.com/ The step by step instruction in this brief video my friend Jenny sent me is very good and I hope you enjoy it. Did you know you can separate audio from YouTube Vidieos and listen to that audio on your mp3 player? Well you can and here is how you do it. http://youtube-download-tutorial.blogspot.com/

INSPIRATIONAL TALK

Posted by Muyiwa Mayowa Osibolu on February 2, 2009 at 11:00am

Life is not a scuffleDon't tussleAlthough nature of life make you to hustleDon't let the bustling make you to tussleThe tussle might weaken your muscleIf you think you have the muscle to tussleGo ahead and join the tussle.Sometimes you get desiresA fire, a serious fire burning like the furnace of fireBe patient, in the end,Your desire to go higher will come true

affiliate program

Posted by A. F. Oesten on January 31, 2009 at 8:05pm

Did you sign up with a health affiliate program? PPC advertising is popular to promote health products. There are thousands of keywords to go after. For example if you signed up with a health affiliate program that is selling diet pills, you can go after all the types of pills such as hoodia, or else you can target generic terms like weight loss or dieting. The same can be said for any other health product you are targeting. The potential is unlimited. Think of all the keywords that men look up when concerned with hair loss. Join a health affiliate program that offers the big and popular trends and you will never run out of keywords, there are tones…

If you have traffic that can convert for health products, then you should join a health affiliate program. These days health affiliate programs are a great opportunity to earn big cash. Since health affiliate programs are offering 60% commission on sales, I personally like working with them. However you should make the right choice when you choose a health affiliate program. Join the ones that sells the popular trends and offer 60% commission and are the most reliable.

The number of herbal affiliate programs has skyrocketed over the past few years. Finding and choosing the right program can be difficult if not impossible. In order to select the best herbal affiliate program you need to pay attention to a few things: Commission, reliability and the type of offers. I don’t think you should settle for less than 60% or signup with herbal affiliate programs that don’t offer the biggest trends like hgh, hoodia, male enhancement. Choose a herbal affiliate that has its own brands, it reflects upon the reliability of the affiliate program. After all, no company would like to create a bad name for their products.

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my confession

Posted by bolu olojo on January 31, 2009 at 2:56pm

this world is full of different people with different problems and different commotion their is no longer cooperation because their is lack of emotion,nobody has mission cos all life is confusion dis is my confession.don't copy originally written by me.

DETERMINANTS OF INVESTMENT

Posted by DONHADLEY GIRLAND {WEBYARNER} on January 31, 2009 at 10:34am

THE DETERMINANTS OF INVESTMENT ARE THOSE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE HOW MUCH A FIRM IS WILLING TO EXPEND IN PROCURING INVESTMENT GOODS. THESE DETERMINANTS ARE MANY BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT ARE: USER COST CAPITAL, PROFIT EXPECTATION, CORPORATE PROFIT TAX, TECHNICAL PROGRESS.

WHAT IS LIFE?

Posted by Dare Ayodele on January 30, 2009 at 9:31am

Life, its all about touching-Bringing sunshine to othersWho dwell in gloom,Giving a word of encouragementTo the faint hearted.Gentle squeezes of a hugTo lift the spirit,Wiping tearsFrom those that are crushed.A kind word to an elderTo show they are loved,Blessing the birthOf a newborn child.Holding of the handsSharing the warmth,Giving our heartsTo commitments in life.Sharing that special loveWith someone so close,It only takes a secondTo touch a longing heartOnly to make a difference.

Wisdom Tips Part 1 Revised Edition

Posted by 9jabook.com on January 30, 2009 at 9:30am

These tips are for everyone be it moslem,christian or atheist etc .. it is because i am christian I am using my own beliefs to write this .So no haters wanted ! thanks you can make your comments at the bottom of the article . Hi guys, How many know about WISDOM and the peculiar persons you will interact with daily ?.You need this wisdom ! The principal thing is Wisdom so get it ! Get IT and get it Again !

` Read on and be blessed of God as He increases His wisdom in you. Never complain to God about what you permit. - Seek his Grace, get his strength. His grace is sufficient. GOD HATES COMPLAINERS !always come to the throne of GRACE in time of need. The problem that infuriates you the most is the problem that God has assigned you to solve. - Learn to choose what you will call your problems then rename them CHALLENGES. Then surmount them! Those that unlock your compassion are those to whom you have been assigned. I LOVE YOU AND I LIKE YOU ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. So get I LOVE YOU and know it. See 2 Corinthians chapter 13. What you are willing to walk away from determines what God will bring to you. - Never do a Craig David and walk away from troubles. Those that be for you are more than those that are against you. Ask God to let you know this. Open your EYES The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine. - Work smart, become a SPIRITUALHOLIC! Walk in the SPIRIT! Your rewards in life are determined by the problems you solve for others. - Help out your enemies not just your Friends! TRY IT OUT AND SEE. BE GOD LIKE! When you want something you have never had, you have got to do something you have never done. - SOW SOW SOW YOUR FRUITS!! SOW SOW SOW YOUR FIRST FRUITS!! All men fall. The great ones get back up. - There is no crime in getting UP. The crime is in STAYING DOWN. SO GET UP. See Peter and Judas Phenomena. Intolerance of your present creates your future. - HATE YOUR PRESENT IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT .CREATE A FUTURE YOU LOVE. THEN COVET IT. Those who cannot increase you will inevitably decrease you. � Don�t even doubt this! INEVITABLY THEY WILL. The keyword here is �inevitably�. You will never leave where you are, until you decide where you would rather be. You will only have significant success with something that is an obsession. - Get OBSESSED with the HOLY SPIRIT. Give another what he cannot find anywhere else and he will keep returning. - ANOTHER can mean your Job, your Boss, your Spouse, or even your dog. MOST OF ALL GIVE GOD! And He will keep coming back to bless you even though there are countless more qualified folks around you. Yet YOU WILL GET ALL THE INCREASES AND THE PROMOTIONS! Your assignment is not your decision, but your discovery. When fatigue walks in, faith walks out. - BELIEVE THIS, FAITH IS NEVER POWER, NEVER STRENGTH! Just Believe. Simple! If what you hold in your hand is not enough to be your harvest, make it your seed. You will never change what you believe until your belief system cannot produce something you want. - IN JESUS NAME CANCER GO! Even if a die hard ATHIEST hears this and he gets healed, that same day his belief will change, AMEN! You will only be pursued for the problems you solve. - Always look at �Solutions, Solutions, SOLUTIONS!� Never problems! SEE THE SOLUTION! I can do ALL things. Champions are willing to do things they hate so create something they love and you will become a champion compliant guy or gurl !. You will never possess what you are unwilling to pursue.It reminds me of the Old Wild West POSSE, so get the bad guys JOIN THE POSSE, THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE ! The only reason men fail is broken focus. - Sorry! BROKEN FOCUS CAN NEVER BE FOCUS! Stop looking at where you have been and start looking at where you can be. This is why man has Stereo Vision so always be forward looking. You will only be remembered for 2 things: the problems you solve or the ones you create. - And problems you create have a longer memory SPAN! Those who transfer knowledge are also capable of transferring error. - Be Sure of your Mentors. Be clear on them. Mine are God the Father, God the son JESUS, God the Holy Spirit. Next one is me ! then the rest of the them Pastors, preachers etc The bible says we are gods; we have the mind of Christ. So choose all ! Your seed is the only influence you have over your future. - Financial Seed, Intellectual seed, Spiritual Seed. GET SEEDS NOW. Loneliness is not the absence of affection, but the absence of direction. - Being alone does not mean you are lonely. Become a magnet; let the word be a LIGHT ONTO YOUR FEET and lo! loneliness will flee. You will never outgrow Spiritual warfare. You must simply learn to fight. - For we BATTLE not Against FLESH AND BLOOD but against principalities etc! Put on your WHOLE armour NOW AND FIGHT FOR YOU HAVE ALREADY WON!

Tips for Better Life

Posted by wEbOrIgiNaLiTy Ochefu on January 29, 2009 at 1:07am

Tips for Better Life1. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.3. Sleep for 7 hours.4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.5. Play more games.6. Read more books than you did the previous year.7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.9. Dream more while you are awake.10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.11. Drink plenty of water.12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.13. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.14. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.15. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.16. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.17. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.18. Smile and laugh more.19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with others.24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.25. Forgive everyone for everything.26. What other people think of you is none of your business.27. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.28. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.29. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.30. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.31. The best is yet to come.32. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.33. Do the right thing!34. Call your family often.35. Your inner most is always happy. So be happy.36. Each day give something good to others.37. Don't over do. Keep your limits.38. Share this with someone you care about

A story that could inspire you for the rest of your life...

Posted by wEbOrIgiNaLiTy Ochefu on January 28, 2009 at 7:34pm

This is some story i came across..Hope it helps someone out there...Several times my daughter had telephoned to say,"Mother, you must come to see the daffodils before they are over."I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead"I will come next Tuesday",I promised a little reluctantly on her third call.Next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy.Still, I had promised, and reluctantly I drove there.When I finally walked into my daughter Carolyn'shouse I was welcomed by the joyful sounds of happy children.I delightedly hugged and greeted my grandchildren.I told my daughter, "Forget the daffodils, Carolyn!The road is invisible in these clouds and fog, andthere is nothing in the world except you and my grandchildrenthat I want to see right now. I don't want to drive another inch!"My daughter smiled calmly and said,"We drive in this weather all the time, mother.""Well, you won't get me back on the road until it clears,and then I'm heading for home!" I assured her."But first we're going to see the daffodils.It's just a few blocks," Carolyn said. "I'll drive. I'm used to this.""Carolyn," I said sternly,"It's all right, Mother, I promise.You will never forgive yourself if you miss this experience."So we went!After about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small gravel roadand I saw a small church. On the far side of the church,I saw a hand lettered sign with an arrow that read,"Daffodil Garden ---->"We got out of the car, each of us took a child's hand,and I followed Carolyn down the path.Then, as we turned a corner, I looked up and gasped.Before me lay the most glorious sight.It looked as though someone had takena great vat of gold and poured it over the mountain peakand its surrounding slopes.The flowers were planted in majestic,swirling patterns, great ribbonsand swaths of deep orange,creamy white, lemon yellow, salmon pink,and saffron and butter yellow.Each different-colored variety was plantedin large groups so that it swirledand flowed like its own river with its own unique hue.There were five acres of flowers!"Who did this?" I asked Carolyn."Just one woman," Carolyn answered."She lives on the property. That's her home."Carolyn pointed to a well-kept A-frame house,small and modestly sitting in the midst of all that glory.We walked up to the house.On the patio, we saw a poster."Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking"was the headline.The first answer was a simple one. "50,000 bulbs," it read.The second answer was, "One at a time, by one woman. Two hands, two feet, and one brain."The third answer was, "Began in 1958."For me, that moment was a life-changing experience.I thought of this woman whom I had never met,who, more than forty years before, had begun,one bulb at a time, to bring her visionof beauty and joy to an obscure mountaintop.Planting one bulb at a time, year after year,this unknown woman had forever changedthe world in which she lived.One day at a time, she had created somethingof extraordinary magnificence, beauty, and inspiration.The principle her daffodil garden taught meis one of the greatest principles of celebration.That is, learning to move toward our goals and desires one step at a time."It makes me sad in a way," I admitted to Carolyn."What might I have accomplishedif I had thought of a wonderful goal thirty-fiveor forty years ago and had worked away at it'one bulb at a time' through all those years?Just think what I might have been able to achieve!"My daughter summed up the message of the dayin her usual direct way."Start tomorrow," she said.She was right.It's so pointless to think of the lost hours of yesterdays.The way to make learning a lesson of celebrationinstead of a cause for regret is to only ask,"How can I put this to use today?"The Daffodil Principle.Stop waiting.....Until your car or home is paid offUntil you get a new car or homeUntil your kids leave the houseUntil you go back to schoolUntil you finish schoolUntil you clean the houseUntil you organize the garageUntil you clean off your deskUntil you lose 10 lbs.Until you gain 10 lbs.Until you get marriedUntil you get a divorceUntil you have kidsUntil the kids go to schoolUntil you retireUntil summerUntil springUntil winterUntil fallUntil you die...There is no better time than right now to be happy.Happiness is a journey, not a destination.So work like you don't need money.Love like you've never been hurt,and, Dance like no one's watching.If you want to brighten someone's day,pass this on to someone special (like I did to you!)Wishing you a beautiful, daffodil day!Don't be afraid that your life will end,be afraid that it will never begin.

SUPPLIERS

Posted by DONHADLEY GIRLAND {WEBYARNER} on January 23, 2009 at 12:59pm

INSTRUCT YOUR SUBORDINATES TO CHANGE YOUR FIRM'S SUPPLIERS OFTEN. TO DEAL ALWAYS WITH D SAME PEOPLE FOR GOODS AND SERVICES LEADS THEM TO COMPLACENCY AND YOU TO DEPENDENCE. AN ADVANTAGE OF CHANGING SUPPLIERS WITH REGULARITY IS THAT YOUR FIRM BENEFITS FROM A NEW SUPPLIER'S LOWBALL BIDS TO GET THE BUSINESS.

STREET WISDOM 5

Posted by DONHADLEY GIRLAND {WEBYARNER} on January 23, 2009 at 12:46pm

THE BIG DRUM SOUND GOOD ONLY FROM A DISTANCE.WITH DUE RESPECT, HARD LIKKER DESTROYS D SHIKKER.THE EAGLE DOESN'T HUNT FLIES.RATHER A DONKEY DAT CARRIES, THAN A HORSE DAT THROWS.SKATE ON THIN ICE ............ SKATE FAST

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