Text Messaging

I was listening to the radio on my way into work today and I am sure you did hear or heard about the Los Angeles commuter train crash that killed 25 people last year…well the headline was that the Engineer was text messaging when the incident happen…actually 22 seconds before the crash he had sent out a text message. Now the thing is that investigations also concluded that the Engineer of the other train was also text messaging…so…now I am totally up and up with today’s technology, you know its all about the convenience. But you know I honestly think there needs to be some kind of line drawn.

The thing is there was also more evidence indicating that the supervisor also new that the engineer had an over abundance of on-duty cell phone usage…people working at the commuter new about his problems and yet he still managed the commuter. In one quote,

“It raises questions for me about what the heck else was going on out there”.

I mean think about that…I have been driving along and I could see in the car next to me the person text messaging…I mean the phone is right on the steering wheel.and they sway back and forth on there lane…while other drivers blow their horn…come on now. Its not just text messaging, its cell phone usage as well…even with today’s laws…people are still talking on the phone and driving. It doesn’t stop there…there are people eating, putting on make up, shaving, looking around on the car floor…looking for what who knows…its bananas.

Sorry, I got of the actual topic, but…I have to say…what will it take to besides warning signs, red flags…to look on…before anything happens…you know it always turns out that days, weeks or months have gone by and all the signs or indications of problems were there whether it was with the machinery, the person, the whatever…and nobody did anything to resolve the issue at that time…come on people…red flags…even the slightest indications….let’s start there and correct the problem before something tragic happens.

I could go on and on, but everyone has their opinion, some think…”hey I could text and drive and I have been for years…nothing has ever happen to me”, that’s great and let’s hope it stays that way, but those individuals that engage in other activities while driving also put others at risk…so are we selfish…or can we do something about it.

This is how I see it…for those that want to eat, put on make up, and shave while driving…come on…get up an extra 5-10 minutes earlier each day…your life and those around you deserve it. And for those texting or talking on the phone…seriously…it can wait till you come to a complete stop…why in the world would you pick up the phone just to argue with someone…hey…you know its true…9 out of 10 people I have talked to…always tell me…that they are talking to there significant other…and most of the time its an argument…why would you put your self through that…while you are driving. And for those individuals calling people while they are driving…if you love them…really love them…and even though you might be boiling mad about something…it can wait…let them drive and get to their destination safely…wouldn’t you hate for them not to make it to their destination and the last thing you both said to each other was hurtful things…guilt and sadness are a terrible combination…please drive safely.

Thanks again for stopping by, till next time,

Should a Man Tell a Woman She’s Fat?

I was driving into work this morning and I caught this topic on the radio, and actually the full topic was:

"Should a Man Tell a Woman if she is Fat? How should a man tell a woman? Does a woman want to know it?"

So I was driving and I wanted to hear the answers…so after several songs and mixes…yah…I was surprise to have that many songs played in the morning…wow…usually it’s a lot of talking…anyways…so the first caller gets on the line and she says, “Its funny you guys, meaning the radio show hosts, brought up this topic…you see my husband a few days ago told that he remembered when I was “Smaller”, that is the word he used…and now well…you look “Bigger”. He also said, “he was a sex addict when they first met and when we married and you started gaining weight I toned it down…you know the whole marriage thing…but now…well…you are ‘Bigger’ that’s what the husband told her”. So the women on the radio tells the radio hosts, he has to be kidding, he is the one to talk and the guy is bald, huge beer belly and them chicken legs he has…well…of course the woman was upset and that started a huge fight with her husband.

So the Radio host, comments on the caller…and her chicken legs husband, he says, “He needs to look in the mirror first before even touching the subject about you, the wife. Guy can’t tell a woman (wife, partner, girlfriend) she is fat if he’s fat….boy needs to hit the gym and look in the mirror before touching that subject with you, the wife.” Now I have to agree with that comment…but still no answer on whether a woman wants to hear that.

So that was one, then a next caller, woman told her story, you see she said, “I am from Atlanta and we are raised on Corn bread and good old home cooking and I use to hang out with this guy, do you know what this guy told me out of the blue one day while we were hanging out by the beach, “Girl you look like the sand…your all over…of course she doesn’t hang out with him anymore.

Now, they comment on the second caller, the hosts says, “There is definitely no need to use hard words, words that could hurt, so definitely that’s not the way to tell a woman she is fat or on the heavy side and if a man uses hurtful words…then he has some issues that he needs to go take care of”, that’s what the radio hosts says to the woman.

So, the thing is I never got to hear a woman’s opinion if a man should tell her she is gaining some weight, or if she even wants to hear it and if she does, how should a man touch on the subject? So…what do you think…ladies or gentlemen? I want to hear from you.

Should a Man Tell a Woman if she is Fat? How should a man tell a woman? Does a woman want to know it?

Thanks for reading and I look forward to any comments on this subject and please come back often Take care and hang in there.

A Bit More About Me

So I know this is barely the 4 or 5 entry and I do appreciate that you have come back these last few times to peruse my Blog. Now, I am going to give you a short story of one of the many things I have done to make additional money…later on I will definitely cover on each of the many businesses I have done or attempted and of course those I feel have been successful. I will definitely share with you all my marketing techniques. little by little, I have learned over the past 17 plus years…while promoting businesses on the world Wide Web and other typesof media.

So, anyways…it was about 18 years ago…I remember reading in some newspaper something about making money in “Flipping Notes”, and there was going to be a free seminar on the subject…of course I went and that is where I got my first taste of "business" and the whole concept that there is something out there that will make me money…and not just money, but residual income for the many years to come.

Anyhow, I went to this seminar…I was a young buck…and I sat of course at the very front of the seminar…excited, with a huge note pad and pencil…I didn’t have any fancy portfolio pad…like the many other large investors attending, but no matter…I was there to learn how I could make lots of money “Flipping Notes”. The way the speaker made his entrance was unforgettable…you see…the seminar was suppose to begin prompty at 9:00am, but no one was at the podium and well…5 minutes had gone by and people began to squirm in there seats…I was one of them, then all of a sudden we hear someone scream from the back of the audience, :”what’s going on here…you have to be kidding and they wants us to believe we can make money and they don’t even show up on time, what kind of scheme is this?”. Well, the man shouting got a few other people screaming, and some people began to get up looking around asking what was going on. The man continued on his thrashing and started walking up to the podium…he then did something we all awed in amazement…he got up on stage and started screaming into the microphone…well…you need to imagine the how everything looked, there were about 150 people in this seminar and well you could imagine that some folks started to shout as well.

Then about 5 minutes into this drama…something happen, the man began laughing…and said, “I guess I got your attention and your juices all going, I guess we could start the seminar”. The thing is the audience was silent, but then some began chuckling and soon everyone was laughing…you could hear through some whispers, “Wow, that was a great entrance…smart man” was being whispered. So the seminar began and the topic was Flipping Notes. Now I have to say that it actually is a great business to get into…I did further research, purchased a training manual and large list of companies that purchased Notes…so it was great. That first Friday I placed an ad in the Union Tribune and sure enough I got 12 calls on Saturday…resulting in 3 solid leads, then on Sunday I got another 8 calls and only 1 lead out of it…well…I was able to close on 1 deal…the others were more of a run around…but I made some money on that one deal…now unfortunately it wasn’t like that all the time, the next week I got maybe 10 calls the whole weekend and no solid leads…well all in all…I did this for about 8 months to be exact…the thing I found out was, I needed to get more exposure to solid leads and at that point in my life I wasn’t up to standards with the whole internet thing…so…anyhow…that is definitely one business I will pursue in the near future…with a bit more time and some better marketing planning. I need to locate that list once again and maybe get started on it. One thing I did notice in that little time in the business….people / investors really didn't look at young lads as a real business individuals…I was mostly shut down because of my age…but you know that was then…this is now. I'll touch more on the Flipping Notes subject...it really is a good business to get into...and all you need is Notes (TD's) and those that buy them...you do the leg work and make a nice chunk of change.

Well, thank you for reading and do plan on sharing more stories about the business I have done…I do recommend that you read a book called “Smart Trust Deed Investment in California (George Coats)”, it’s a good reading material on the subject about Note flipping…really and it won’t hurt to see what its all about. You can find it on Amazon. Now, I know it discusses Notes in California, but it really does give you a good idea. If you have any question let me know…and come back again so that you could read more about my business experiences…you’ll see that I have developed a business sense, marketing approach and good old fashion hard work into a pretty successful individual…ok…I am not a Bill gates…and yah I do live pay check to paycheck…but I definitely never give up…at least when it comes to finances....I do have certain financial vehicles that by the time I retire will give me that necessary residual income that will be all the worth while.

See you soon.

Thanks once again for visiting my Blog.