Message From the Universe: Have Fun While Walking Your Path Towards Success!

By Daniel A Amzallag

"Do you know why koala bears are so cute? Why ospreys dance in flight? Why cheetahs run so fast? Arctic terns fly so far? Flowers smell so good? Blueberries taste so blue?

Butterflies flit? Parrots talk? Whales sing? And doves coo?

Because I was having fun... which is my greatest wish for you in all you do.

You can,
The Universe"

You really have two choices here. You either work hard and play hard until something amazing happens, and if it doesn't, no big deal because you had fun while venturing out into the unknown. Or only work hard and harder but still not get to your destination of a wealthy life. The only issue here is that you didn't have much fun along the way. Probably, while working harder and not smarter, you missed celebrations, birthday parties, weddings, maybe a funeral or two, to unfortunately end up not getting what you worked and hoped for so much. You sacrificed so much along the way and forgot who you are as a person. You didn't enjoy the journey because you focused too much on the destination, which probably isn't the same one you desperately worked for. Maybe the Universe has something else in store for you, and maybe a better opportunity will come along. Anything is possible, especially when you have great work ethics. However, during that moment of despair and discouragement, you are asking yourself: "What do I have to show for?", or "Was this sacrifice really all worth it?". This is when anger and lost of hope kicks in. You tend to forget the real reason why you got into being an entrepreneur, and the freedom you have to enjoy life while working towards your goals. Your reasons have now a complete different meaning and it is important that you get back into understanding the WHY'S you are doing all this for.

Some people will succeed, and others will fail. It's a given. Some have good luck, and others are just not getting it. Regardless of how hard you work, you will not see the results you been wishing for. You will be dealing with the heartaches, frustrations, insecurity feelings, loneliness, desperation if you allow the negative thoughts entering into your mind. You will need to change your perspective so you can reboot your mind and erase these feelings of despair. More you allow them to circulate into your subconscious mind, more harm they will do to your psyche. Forget the failures. forget the anguish, forget the disappointments, as they already occurred. You mourned your failure, now its time to move on. Take a deep breathe, make sure you learned from your mistakes, and go back to what you do best: Live your life and have fun.

Dr Dan Amzallag, PhD, MBA, CLC

Author/Inspirational Speaker/Life Coach

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Everything About Drones

By Dyna Smith



At times, you might have encountered a bouncing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle hovering in the aerospace swaying to and fro, left and ride and what not! The researchers may still identify the device but the people totally unaware might have an extremely agile pulse accelerating curio as to what the gadget is and how does it work. Let us introduce you to Drones!
What is a Drone?
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle also called as a drone is a battery-powered gadget which is designed to fly through a remote controller. The device can hover; flight high and far as per the limitations of the range. Also a drone is capable of clicking pictures, generating mesmerizing aerial videos and a lot more!
Military personnel named them as UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) or RPAS (subsets of Unmanned Aircraft Systems) i.e. Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems. Though they are primarily used in military services, still the emergence of drones for recreational and commercial purposes is a landmark. They have successfully presented themselves as a utility device which may be used for a variety of agendas.
Drone-producing companies have Parrot, DJI and similar ones at the top who are all committed to manufacture these robotic toys lasting in vast variety of pricing categories. The prices may differ from a few dollars to thousands of dollar as per your choice. However it is advised to be a pro on a budgeted one before investing grand bucks.
Drone History
The inchoation of drones began in early 1900s and was originally planned to be restricted to military usage and none others. Later, an agency named CIA initiated the usage in 2002 during a military operation held somewhere in Afghanistan.
Nevertheless the circumscriptions somehow widened with time and the acceptance stretched to commercial and even recreational concepts.
The 4-rotor design to these quad copters enhances its reliability. As of 2012, USAF has put to use a number of 7494 UAVs. Also 50 countries in the world are reported to be active drone users. The commercial usage of the drones marks USA as the leading enthusiast. There have also been certain development measures and countermeasures incorporated by FAA for the use of drones in commercial aspects.
The progressive decline of manufacturing cost of the drones has allowed the manufacturers to lower the prices and make it quite affordable for the users.
Henceforth, drones have also fascinated media and news houses to use them for optimum purposes.
Conclusion
UAVs are the all new trend-setters that tend to administer the techno-era by eliminating complexities. Despite of the regulations as prescribed by FAA, the statistics of the drone using hobbyists have agreeably increased. In fact, the hobbyists, commercial users have popularized it to the extent where all age groups are into the deed of buying one, nurturing their passion of aerial photography and enjoying the pleasing experience of flying drones.
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Americans And The Addiction To Doom (Presidential Campaign)

By Matthew J Steadman

With primary results just coming in from the second largest "Super Tuesday" of the 2016 election season, we saw an almost sweep by Donald Trump. John Kasich won his first primary of the election season in Ohio, his home state.

Watching the television screen as each poll closed, and final results showed Donald Trump had won overall. Even booting Sen. Marco Rubio out of his home state of Florida. My wife turned to me after MSNBC panned out to show four squares with Trump's face, declaring him the winner in North Carolina, Illinois, Missouri, and Florida. "Who... Who is voting for him?" As I began to quip back, "Stupid people," I stopped and thought. Delved into what all I had seen on the debate stages, the words that were said, and the messages that people get depending on which debate they watch. I finally responded, "People run by a fear that is false."

I am proud to say I have watched every single GOP and Democrat debate. And the tones that you hear from each stage is so starkly different. One resounding "fact" you perpetually hear from the GOP stage is that of, "The Obama administration's failure over the last eight years." It almost gets repeated so much it is annoying. But, I also listen to Conservative Talk Radio, FOX News, and get inputs from many different facets. And one thing I hear repeatedly is that of our "President's failure,"The destruction of our country the last eight years," ObamaCare has ruined our health care system," and so on. But, do you notice, they use these overarching statements but never delve into the logistics of their claims. Is it fear mongering? Well, yes.

One thing to be clear about is this: The numbers I use as reported by the United States government agencies, would be the same numbers a Republican as would a Democratic president would be judged on. I often hear when a statistic is given that, "Well that isn't including (Blank)." Well, okay you have a statistical point. But, we can't negate it because if a Republican were in office the same numbers from the same agencies would be used, and have been, for many years.

In 2008, President Obama was sworn in as president and took over a very depleted country. We were losing 750,000 jobs per month in the private sector, and our stock market was shaky. Finally, the shuffling of bad bank investments by the "Big Banks," led to a collapse of the Stock Market that would have been not only the biggest in history but was also set to cause a "Global Stock Market Collapse." In essence, the hundreds of thousands of "Bad Mortgages," had grown to such a large number that when our economy and market fell, it was so intertwined in the Global Market that it would bring down every other Stock Exchange in the world. We boo-booed, and bad. President Obama put forth the Stimulus Package, which was voted on in the Senate and Congress and passed. Were this to not have taken place, our country could have gone into a depression 2X-3X worse than that of the Great Depression of 1929 (25% Unemployment - 1929-1939).

Along with losing jobs, our unemployment rate was skyrocketing. It began rising the last three years of President George W. Bush's presidency, peaked in 2009 at 10.8%, and as of March 2016 is at a steady 4.9%. Indeed, these numbers are not perfect, and there could be the discrepancy, but these are the same numbers all presidents of the modern age have been judged.

In 2009, the United States GDP was at a -2.6, and as of March 2016, we are at a steady 2.3. And we can see this through our stock market which is at the highest point in history.

On the issue of health care, we had a system that was working... for those who had health care. But, corporate greed was lashing out, and people were being denied health insurance for many reasons including having "Pre-existing Conditions," which included cancer and mental health. They only wanted healthy people, because those people pay in, but rarely call upon the insurance to do what it is supposed to do, pay out. We then received ObamaCare, which, contrary to the implied name and terms, is the furthest thing from "Socialized Medicine." What the "Affordable Care Act," did was make an open marketplace online for individuals to purchase insurance policies for themselves. They were not locked into their employers plan, and could compare options. Pushing through the radical statements from fellow politicians (the majority of the Republican base), President Obama eventually got the Act passed which included provisions such as not being denied health care due to "Pre-Existing Conditions."

President Obama also made a history-making Nuclear deal with Iran, with them agreeing to decrease their nuclear weapons building supply by 95%. It would mean that it would take them almost two years to make even a basic nuclear warhead. Honestly, for a country that does not have to listen to us in the least, for them to agree to this is not only amazing in itself but impressive.

This is just a beginning list and examples of the many ways the Obama Administration has, opposite the labels, not failed. In fact, I believe many are monumental accomplishments that are ignored or only acknowledged on one side.

None the less, this side is addicted to repeatedly telling it's watchers and listeners of how the Obama administration is "failed" and even "Anti-American," and the rhetoric is not researched or debated. Rather, it is taken and regurgitated back out. This, in basic Psychology, begins a wave of fear. And that sector of the media continues churning it out by the minute.

A vast majority of American's are addicted to fear, and they do not even have the most fundamental realization of the fact. And sadly, we see the repercussions of it play out in our Senate, Congress, and Presidential Elections of the 2016 race.

Matthew Steadman is an active blogger, writer, and soon to be published author. He is passionate about many areas of society and enjoys speaking to it through writing. He is also involved in freelance work regarding writing, editing, proofreading, and authorship. His website is: http://www.MatthewSteadman.com His email: Matthew@MatthewSteadman.com

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A True "Green" Focus Makes North Carolina the Best Place to Relocate Or Retire

By Bob Bencivenga

"Reuse and Recycle" has become a popular phrase showing our growing concern and commitment as a nation to finding the best ways to be stewards of the environment and North Carolina is notably one place that embraces Green trends and Green building practices.
The general principals of green building as set forth by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) division consist of four critical areas:

1. energy efficiency
2. water efficiency
3. use of recycled or environmentally sustainable building materials
4. healthy indoor environmental quality

North Carolina makes sure all of these areas are at work in building projects across the state.
The Green building projects in North Carolina impressively include everything from projects such as:

1. Eco-dorm at Warren Wilson College just outside Asheville, NC
2. Renovating an abandoned building which now holds Brown and Jones Architects in Raleigh, NC and;
3. Rammed earth walls and radiant heating system of the Philips residence in Pittsboro, NC.

North Carolina takes Green building practices seriously and doesn't limit it's commitment to large businesses, schools and private residences. In fact, in 1998, North Carolina State committed itself to be a leader in environmental stewardship. This commitment saved taxpayers money through Green practices. In addition, North Carolina "Greened" all state government buildings.
We at Places of Value have covered the many ways North Carolina has embraced green trends and environmental stewardship, especially Green building practices.
For those interested in "Going Green", follow the lead of North Carolina and while finding that Best Place to relocate or retire in North Carolina here are ten steps to a Green home and Green lifestyle right now.

1. Recycle and reuse: Get involved with your local recycling program and make it a priority to buy products made from recycled materials.
2. Turn it off: Turn off lights or appliances that don't need to be on.
3. Get out of the car: Spend less time driving and more time walking, running or riding a bike. Look for a community that helps you get around without a car.
4. Watch what you eat: Try eating less meat and more local fruits and vegetables; local farmers will thank you, fewer energy resources are consumed and it's healthier.
5. Use less water, especially hot water: Switch to low-flow toilets, faucets and showerheads and remember you use a lot of energy to heat that hot water.
6. Green building/renovation: Take a look what you can do to improve the structural energy efficiency of your home, especially state programs to encourage energy efficient building/renovations.
7. Change your lights: Compact fluorescent bulbs save energy and money.
8. Plant something: A tree or garden, anything green.
9. Update your appliances: Look for more energy efficient models.
10. Borrow: Instead of running out to buy, think about borrowing first.

Let's not forget that when finding your Best Place to relocate or retire to in North Carolina you can clearly save money by going Green.
Energy efficient homes lower your bills, help your resale value and when combined with Green building practices help the environment as a whole.
For more information on Green homes and Green lifestyles in North Carolina, visit Places of Value.com. I've spent over 30 years finding the best real estate locations for major corporations. These companies have made hundreds of millions of dollars based on the locations I've selected. I'm a professional real estate site locator and location analyst. During the last 5 years, I've been researching the growth of towns in North and South Carolina, for the relocation of my family. I've studied hundreds of towns to find those areas which are still affordable, have a high quality lifestyle, and the potential for future growth. My purpose is to share what I've found with you and help you find your Dream Place in the Carolinas.
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8 Different Ways Different States Treat Divorce

I never put much thought into divorce as I have my own personal views but I do believe people should have the right to do so if nothing is working and no joy can come of the marriage. The article below talks about different state laws on divorce. Basically if you choose to go this route, hire a good attorney that specializes in divorce...

8 Different Ways Different States Treat Divorce
By Chad Mathew Taylor

You're thinking about divorce - maybe you need to give some thought to where you live. Divorce laws differ widely from state to state. Here are 8 examples that will show you just how different divorce laws can be.

1. Want To Get Out Of Paying Alimony? Well, if your spouse has been unfaithful, you want to be living in Georgia. Georgia law allows adultery as a bar to paying alimony. Make your case and alimony will not be awarded.


2. Want To Get Even? Let's get back to that unfaithful scenario. In 7 states you can still sue a homewrecker for "alienation of affection" if another person has stolen your spouse from you. New Mexico, Illinois, Hawaii, North Carolina, Mississippi, Utah and South Dakota are where you want to be if you want to sue. In some of those states, the name is "criminal conversation".


3. Want A Fast Divorce? You may think that Nevada is the state for a quickie divorce. Think again. In New Hampshire you can be divorced in a single day. You both just cross the border and stay in New Hampshire - that's taking up residence. There's no minimum processing time or minimum residency requirement. You can "move" to New Hampshire on Wednesday and file on Thursday and be divorced.


4. Not So Fast? Then try Vermont. In Vermont, you have to have been residents for at least a year. You must undergo a six-month separation, living apart during that time. Meet those requirements and the judge will grant the divorce. But, wait! It's not final for another three-months!


5. Find Fault In Idaho. If your spouse is a boozer and you've had enough. You can file for a fault divorce on the grounds of habitual intemperance.


6. Murder She Wrote - Or He Wrote. If you want grounds for a fault divorce in Tennessee, you just have to show that your spouse has tried to murder you "by poison or any other means showing malice." Yikes!


7. She Has A Headache Or He's Not In The Mood. And, that can be ground for a fault divorce in North Dakota where "persistent refusal to have reasonable matrimonial intercourse" lets you file for a fault divorce.


8. Still Seeing Each Other? In Delaware, a divorcing couple can continue to live together, but they must be in separate bedrooms. However, sex is allowed if it I an effort "to achieve reconciliation".

You can see how different divorce laws can be - and that's one reason why you want an experienced divorce lawyer on your side. You want an expert divorce attorney who understand the laws in your state and can help you make the right decisions within those boundaries.

A graduate in Marketing and Sociology, Chad is a writer at heart. Writing allows him to utilize his skills honed by years of experience. He writes for Adam Rieth one of the most trusted Gilbert Family Law Attorney and Divorce Attorney Glendale

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Good Reasons To Visit Your Local Farmers Market

By JG Chambers














Food on sale at local farmers markets is fresh and you'll taste the real flavor as it's intended to taste. Imagine fruits and vegetables that have ripened in the field, been picked during market week, and transported directly to you just days out of the field. Flowers by the flat locally produced from seed to harvest, all of seasonal variety, will add color to your home for the months ahead.
No long-term storage taste or color, nor additives to keep colors bright, but instead pesticide free sustainable grown produce brought from field to patron by the grower. Now, this is the local farmers market.
My wife and I visit the Piedmont Triad Farmers' Market in Greensboro, North Carolina several times each month. Much of our produce comes from our frequent trips. We enjoy crafted salsa, pickles, chow-chow and varied canned preserves sold at our market. Of course, varieties of meat regionally raised and processed are available year around, too.
Beyond the genuine, unmasked taste and flavor, there are other reasons to shop local sustainable food markets. One is the experience involved in market day.
We went to the farmers market this morning and to our surprise discovered acres of wood carvings, sculptures and chainsaw art happening on the spot. This event was a Breast Cancer Awareness fair including North Carolina musical talent, wood artist from around the area, and farm equipment featured for sale - a true eclectic experience for sure.
It's not possible to find this type atmosphere at any other event I've seen. Ambiance, alone, is a great reason to visit the outdoor market. I checked the weather on the drive over and found the temperature reading 52 degrees Fahrenheit, with light breeze and clear blue sky - just about perfect for market morning.
Once we were outside the car, the air was fresh and crisp, enhancing the smells of produce, smoked meats, fried pies, early morning baked breads and locally roasted coffees. What better way to enjoy the season - spring, summer, fall, or even winter!
Farmer markets are a great way to support the local economy at its root source - no pun intended. Whether crop farmer, rancher, fruit grower, or horticulturist, we're not talking "get rich quick" jobs here. From personal experience with family and friends, I can tell you local agriculture is a "get rich never" proposition. Often, the sales at local markets keep many of these folks on their family farms.
Local agriculture is best done from the heart with passion. The norm is long hours, at times unbelievable hardship, and moderate financial return. Every dollar spent at local markets supports families who have a serious commitment to sustainable agriculture. When you take home seasonal locally grown food for your family, some of the passion becomes reciprocal.
Consider, too, this is a direct involvement with protecting the environment and valuing natural resources. Less trash is one positive outcome of fresh markets because family farmers have little need of shipping boxes, crates, and other packing materials, since transportation from field to market is short. Along with burning less fuel, refrigeration needs are minimal, and little pollution goes into the environment.
Probably my favorite reason for endorsing local fresh markets is the nourishment value in the food and the experience itself. Beyond the wholesomeness of crops, produce and meats free from pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, you'll find an aesthetic value gained from being outdoors at an occasion with down-to-earth people, proud of the benefits from their labors.
I am also a big fan of heirloom variety produce and flowers. The spice and variety met in short order this morning reminded me that generations ago sustainable living was simply normal living. Today, we picked through baskets and crates of heirloom tomatoes, purple cauliflower, potatoes, mushrooms, and so many others. There were several varieties of wild grapes, and I used to pick one particular type with my grandfather as a kid more decades ago than I care to recall. You sort through, smell and feel the texture of things at the market; the involvement becomes sensory.
Sustainable markets encourage communal active engagement. You talk to the local grower's about their choice of crop variety, how they grow their product, and when it's picked. By doing so, you come to know the real source of your food and how it got to you. A one time trip to market just for this direct contact with the local food source is ample reason for a visit.
Don't be surprised to find the grower's you visit with were in the field until evening the previous day getting product ready for market. And for goodness sake, don't expect the grower to wash the fruit and vegetables. You get the at home experience of rubbing fresh soil off for your own field to table experience.
Local farmers markets are free. There are no tickets sold for entry, no membership requirements or minimum purchases, no strings attached. I believe they're one of the truest forms of free enterprise left in America. Find your local market for a visit even if you have to drive some distance. You'll have a great time.
I have been an active investor for over 35 years. My investments have always been self directed. I favor value stocks with dividend growth and income potential. My tendency is to hold long positions in equities qualifying as Dividend Aristocrats.
I've had a lifelong interest in personal finance. This interest has led to teaching community classes to a variety of groups. Retirement activities include travel and volunteer site coordinator with the VITA Tax Program.
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An Easy, Bully-Stopping, Back-To-School Personal Safety Tip

By Susan B Martinez

It has been estimated that roughly 77% of all students are bullied either physically or verbally. As a parent, grandparent, martial artist, and human being, that statistic blows my mind!

For the victims, the consequences of being bullied can be devastating, life-altering, and sometimes life-ending. So before your kids go back to school, please have a serious talk with them about bullies. Discuss who the bullies might be, how they might behave, and how not to be a bully themselves. Then teach your child when and how to use the "Stop Sign" as a way to stop bullies in their tracks.

Who are these bullies?

Bullies are kids with many issues, who take out their anger, aggression, and negative feelings on others. They're everywhere, in every neighborhood, and their dirty deeds can be subtle to down-right shocking. They're in day cares, schools, playgrounds, shopping malls, online, or even in your own family. Bullies come in all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders.

Although they don't have the word "bully" tattooed on their foreheads, they can be easily identified by their nasty words and their hurtful or violent actions directed towards those they consider weaker than themselves. Essentially, they talk and act like... well... bullies. The good news is that many attacks by bullies and mean girls can be stopped before they start by giving the attacker the "Stop Sign."

What's the "Stop Sign?"

The "Stop Sign" is a simple self-defense technique. It should be used at the very beginning of a verbal or physical attack. This is how it works: If a kid has become the intended victim of a bully, he or she should look the bully in the eyes, forcefully put his or her palm out towards the bully's face, and say "Stop!" in a strong tone. After giving the "Stop Sign" they should immediately turn and walk or run away. Then, as soon as possible, they should report the encounter to their parents, teachers, or another trusted adult.

Ignoring a bully doesn't work. But giving a bully the "Stop Sign" does. It makes a bold statement. It says, "I am strong. I will stand up for myself. I will not be your victim!" Bullies like weak and easy victims. Acting strong, even if you're just pretending to be strong, shows the bully that you aren't going to be weak or easy. Plus, when your arm is outstretched, it puts further distance between you and the bully. That's a basic martial arts technique: Stay out of reach of your opponent.

I encourage you to do a little role-playing of possible bullying scenarios with your child. With a little practice, even a toddler can be taught how and when to do the "Stop Sign." Like 1, 2, 3, this technique is really easy to do and easy to remember.

1. Do the Stop Sign, including saying, "Stop!"
2. Walk or run away.
3. Tell a trusted adult.

Together, we can train our children to be bully-proof. Without easy victims, there will be far fewer bullies. Sometimes, the answer to a difficult problem really is in the palm of your hand!

Susan Martinez is the mother of a teenage daughter, Amber, who was kidnapped by a stranger, fought back, and escaped. Amber credits her abilty to escape to the self-protection tips that her mother taught her. Martinez is the author of ten books and is a second degree black belt at Master Jake Erling's "The Art Martial Arts Academy" in St. Paul, MN. Email: susanm@tjsusan.com. Web Sites: http://www.susanmartinez1.com http://www.theart-karate.com

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