David's Blog

I just finished listening to the first of five CDs that came highly recommended as a great way to (re)launch my mortgage business.  They are recordings of someone who calls himself "The Coach" and brags about his decades of experience training, coaching and motivating thousands nationwide, creati...

All summer long, Regal Cinemas has been hosting this event in a variety of theaters throughout the country.  Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, parents can bring their kid(s) to Regal and watch a free showing of a G rated or PG rated film.  The only downside to this is that these films are alr...

Just saw this article about Good News in Iraq. Strange thing... I don't recall hearing anything about it here in the US.  But maybe I just don't spend enough time searching out stories like this.  Where were the headlines about battle victories?  Where were the headlines about progress on the 18 ...

A few days ago I was looking online to see if an old, very obscure LP was available in CD format.  It was an album by the first Christian Punk Band - Ishmael United.  (To the best of my knowledge they were the first, having put out their album "If You Can't Shout Saved" in 1979.)  That ultimately...

There's not a better way to close out your July 4th weekend than with the Blood:Water Mission Benefit concert with Shane and Shane.  The concert and everything but the food are FREE.  Donations are encouraged to raise funds to provide clean water through Blood:Water Mission.  Here's a flyer you c...

Are you celebrating the 4th of July by lighting fireworks or seeing a fireworks show? Having more than 10 years experience assisting a licensed Pyrotechnician, here are a few simple tips to help keep you and your family and friends safe. 1) Dress for the occasion.  Wear non-flammable and non-mel...

I'm in sales.  I don't like to say I'm in sales, but in actuality I sell... loan programs.  What I like to say is that I'm a Consultant, because I do Consulatative Sales - I consult with people to find out what they want/need and what's driving them, then I Negotiate on their behalf for the best ...

I received an email from an acquaintance who is trying to sell her second (nicer) home, asking me if I had any suggestions.  She said their home is listed for $50,000 less than what she and her husband have invested in it, but she's thinking if it doesn't sell in during the 3-month contract she h...

Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor - turned Presidential candidate was at a lunch Saturday in NC when Robert Pittenger, a Republican candidate for the Lieutenant Governor's seat, began to choke on some food. Huckabee came over to him and squeezed him with a Heimlich maneuver, dislodging ...

Here's an opportunity to discover your unique Purpose and learn how to align your decisions and activities with your Purpose. Deadline to register is 2pm (EST) Monday, June 9th, 2008.  It's only $295 for day-long workshop with the author of The On-Purpose Person and The On-Purpose Business. Havin...