Thursday, September 30, 2010

Our lives improve only when we take chances - and the first most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves. Walter Anderson

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Never giving up and pushing forward will unlock all the potential we are capable of.
- Christy Borgeld

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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There are genuinely sufficient resources in the world to ensure that no one, nowhere, at no time, should go hungry.
- Ed Asner

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

The Fire ~ Author Unknown
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A couple, who we shall call John and Mary, had a nice home and two lovely children, a boy and a girl. John had a good job and had just been asked to go on a business trip to another city and would be gone for several days. It was decided that Mary needed an outing and would go along too. They hired a reliable woman to care for the children and made the trip, returning home a little earlier than they had planned.

As they drove into their hometown feeling glad to be back, they noticed smoke, and they went off their usual route to see what it was. They found a home in flames. Mary said, "Oh well it isn't our fire, let's go home."

But John drove closer and exclaimed, "That home belongs to Fred Jones who works at the plant. He wouldn't be off work yet, maybe there is something we could do." "It has nothing to do with us." Protested Mary. "You have your good clothes on lets not get any closer."

But John drove up and stopped and they were both horror stricken to see the whole house in flames. A woman on the lawn was in hysterics screaming, "The children! Get the children!" John grabbed her by the shoulder saying, "Get a hold of yourself and tell us where the children are!" "In the basement," sobbed the woman, "down the hall and to the left."

In spite of Mary's protests John grabbed the water hose and soaked his clothes, put his wet handkerchief on his head and bolted for the basement which was full of smoke and scorching hot. He found the door and grabbed two children, holding one under each arm like the football player he was. As he left he could hear some more whimpering. He delivered the two badly frightened and nearly suffocated children into waiting arms and filled his lungs with fresh air and started back asking how many more children were down there. They told him two more and Mary grabbed his arm and screamed, "John! Don't go back! It's suicide! That house will cave in any second!"

But he shook her off and went back by feeling his way down the smoke filled hallway and into the room. It seemed an eternity before he found both children and started back. They were all three coughing and he stooped low to get what available air he could. As he stumbled up the endless steps the thought went through his mind that there was something strangely familiar about the little bodies clinging to him, and at last when they came out into the sunlight and fresh air, he found that he had just rescued his own children.

The baby-sitter had left them at this home while she did some shopping.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Dell/Alienware Update: Today they called again saying they are ready to fix this. How would someone who didn't have these resources resolve their issue. Really this is a joke. Summary 2 new systems paid in cash up front that didn't work, 4 Replacements, 350 Hours on the phone, emails, letters with support, customer service, supervisors, technical support and still this issue is not resolved. I hope everyone chooses to never use these scam artists!
Fire Update: thank u for your prayers. The fire is much better then last night and I am setting the intention they will put it out today with no more damage.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Please pray for our community! A massive wildfire is out of control and approaching our homes. The wind is blowing it right towards us and fast. I am headed to the fire to help. I will update when I get out safely
The parents of Albert Einstein were worried that he was mentally slow because it took him a long time to learn how to speak. I beleive he already learned the greatest gift and that's being a good listener.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Look within, for within is the wellspring of virtue, which will not cease flowing, if you cease not from digging.
- Marcus Aurelius

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

I'm amazed, I received 1 of the 2 replacement laptops from Dell & so far their working. It's a shame that it required so much to resolve!
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Dell/Alienware Interesting Update - My social media support request last week seemed to work. They said they shipped my replacement. I guess knowing over 40,000 people through social media seemed to grab their attention.
Seize every day as an adventure and your spirit will soar when
you discover the wonderful surprises life has to offer.

Monday, September 13, 2010

The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.
- Helen Keller

Sunday, September 12, 2010

2 years ago today I married the women of my dreams and in approximately 10 min from now she was throwing cake at me:) life is amazing when you cherish, honer and love each other. I love her then, now and forever!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Never giving up and pushing forward will unlock all the potential we are capable of.
- Christy Borgeld

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Unless we think of others and do something for them, we miss one of the greatest sources of happiness.
- Ray Lyman Wilbur

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Destiny is not a matter of chance but of choice. Not something to wish for but to attain.
- William Jennings Bryan

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Part 2/2 - they are still in production! Those of you in media please contact me they cannot continue to fraud people through poor customer service and shipping systems with bad equipment! Please Help!
This is my last resort to resolve this injustice with DELL and Alienware! We paid in full for 2 Mx17 top of the line machines with full 4 year warranty packages. We have logged over 300 hours of customer support calls to them and they keep giving us the run around on replacing our systems. We have spoken to supervisors, agents, customer service and tech support, one day they have shipped and the next they are still in production! Those of you in media please contact me they cannot continue to fraud people through poor customer service and shipping systems with bad equipment! Please Help!
To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to.
- Kahlil Gibran

Friday, September 3, 2010

The Birth of a Dream ~ by: Author Unknown
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"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."

Would you agree with the statement that a dream is born from an idea-a simple idea conceived in the mind?

Back in the 19th century two brothers had an idea which eventually became their passionate and consuming dream. Their relentless pursuit of that dream was rewarded with an accomplishment that changed world travel.

On Friday December 17, 1903 at 10:35 AM, the Wright brothers (Wilbur and Orville) achieved their dream. They flew "the world's first power-driven, heavier-than-air machine in which man made free, controlled, and sustained flight." This memorable feat took place at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on a cold windy morning.

The dream started with an idea that was planted in their minds by a toy given to them by their father. In the words of the boys, "Late in the autumn of 1878, our father came into the house one evening with some object partly concealed in his hands, and before we could see what it was, he tossed it into the air. Instead of falling to the floor, as we expected, it flew across the room till it struck the ceiling, where it fluttered awhile, and finally sank to the floor." This simple toy made of bamboo, cork and stretched rubber bands, fascinated the Wright brothers and sparked their lifelong interest in human flight.

The Wright brothers were great thinkers. They enjoyed learning new things. Initially, they recycled broken parts, built a printing press and opened their own printing office. Their interest moved to bicycles and in 1893, they opened the Wright Cycle Company where they sold and repaired bicycles. But Wilbur (the older brother) had his mind set on something more exciting. He decided to seriously pursue flying.

The brothers spent many hours researching, testing their machines and making improvements after unsuccessful attempts at human flight. What started out as a hobby soon became a passion. With determination and patience they realized their dream in 1903.

The next time you hear or see an airplane or travel on one, remember where it all started. A simply idea conceived in the minds of two young men who did not finish high school. Believe it or not, they did not have a University degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or any other subject. They were not scientists in the true sense of the word. In fact, many of their peers who did not witness their accomplishment, had trouble believing that two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio did what they claimed.

What idea or ideas are YOU working on? Have you said you can't do this or that because you are not a scientist? Have you limited yourself by saying you are not smart enough? Or have you joined the majority in saying that everything has already been invented or discovered?

Since the introduction of the first generation of personal computers in 1981, we are able to do many things more efficiently. With a super computer between your ears and the personal computer at your finger tips, your dream can be achieved. First, give birth to that dream with an idea. A simply idea that ANYONE of us can conceive!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

There may be peace without joy, and joy without peace, but the two combined make happiness
- John Buchan

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France