Can you name the group in this dance video from the late 50's?

If you think you know, post a blog comment with your answer/WAG.

In the meantime, it's Fall SOS here @the beach, so there's a lot of dancing already going on, just not as frenetic. But a lot of the steps you see in this video were actually a precursor to today's Shag. If you listen to the words, you'll hear him say something about "shag on down to the ???."

I've got an interesting post on my other blog about 25 things about to become extinct in America. You need to take a look see.

That's if for now - so post your guess in the comments below, and let us know how you're doing.

TTFN - Dick

Let's start 2009 off right

You know, as we kick off 2009, there's something that I feel I must talk about. It's call procrastination, and it was my biggest downfall in 2008. And I want to "kick the habit" so to speak in 2009. Why put off tomorrow what you can do the day after seemed to be my philosphy. And it seemed to work, in that I didn't get a whole bunch done in 2008. As my bank account can attest.

I seemed to get up in the morning with lots of good intentions. I had a mental list of the things I wanted to get done. I had an image in my mind of the jobs and tasks that I really needed to take action on. But then other things would pop up, things that would take on an importance way beyond what they should have.

I would think, let's check email, then that would lead me off into all sorts of other directions. For every step forward, I was taking 10 back. That's getting something done? Suddenly the day was gone, nothing accomplished, and I'd say, "Well, there's always tomorrow." But then tomorrow's cycle of procrastination would start all over again.

If you’ve nodded your head even once while you've read this, then you are exactly like me. You procrastinate. And unless you stop, you are doomed to stay on the merry-go-round of underachievement forever.

However, I’ve found a program that really helps. I mean really helps.

It is called ‘Habit Busting’ and it can help you tame your procrastination habit in 21 days or less.
I’ve bought it and can vouch for the fact that it is packed with useful advice that will really work. I can’t wait to finish it and put it’s wisdom into practice - this is something I WILL NOT put off!

When you consider how much even being 25% more effective would beworth to you (and I think Habit Busting may well help me to amuch bigger improvement than that) then the very low cost becomes insignificant.

If ever there was a time when investing in yourself was vital toyour financial future this is it, and this is a very smallinvestment for a very big future.
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BTW - this is one of the programs that was on Martin Avis's top 10 list for 2008. That in itself should convince you that this is a program well worth investigating. Or, you can put it off till tomorrow.l

Chow for Now - TTFN, and Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, where ever you are.

My Thoughts on How to Beat the Recession

I was thinking back the other day on what it was that drew me to internet marketing in the first place. It was, obviously, the idea of making money, from the comfort of my home computer, doing the things that I really liked to do, and actually getting paid to do it. What a concept.

Then, as I was thinking about all this, it occurred to me, internet marketing and the ability to make money using the internet is pretty much recession proof. And if you haven’t yet noticed, we’re in a recession. So everyday folks like you and me are going to be looking for some relief, looking for a way to earn those extra bucks that will keep us afloat. And not just one time, but on a recurring basis. We need ourselves a system.

So I started researching this whole area and came across an amazing course, the Recession Rescue System. It was developed by 3 of the top marketers in the biz today, and they built it specifically for those of us who want to learn how to build a recession proof residual income system. It’s not cheap; I’ll tell you that right up front. But quality never is, and these guys reek of quality, knowledge, expertise, and the ability to pass that information on to you.

This course is your chance to figuratively sit down with 3 of the sharpest minds in Internet Marketing today, and learn their methods and systems. And who knows, you might just end up beating this recession after all.

I’ll let them tell you all about it !!!
Visit the Recession Rescue System.

PS - If nothing else, read the pitch page. It's pretty impressive, as are the guys behind this whole thing.

Two New Programs to Really Investigate

Frank Kern just came out with a new video, all about our country's current money problems, and the opportunities it opens up for us as Internet Marketers. Now, I'm not pushing what he's marketing, but I am saying that he has got a very valid point here. That now is a great time to get really active.

To that end, I have finally decided to jump into to 2 programs I think will help me build some passive, residual income over the long haul.

The first is a membership website for Internet Marketers, by Internet Marketers. It's called Reality-Networkers, and it really is worthwhile checking out. Why, because the offer a bunch of money making programs referred by other members, programs that work. Plus, the site itself is a forced matrix, which offers spill over. And your up line can place members into your down line, helping you to grow. It's a win-win. You need to take a real close look at Reality-Networkers, and follow my lead. As of the start of this month, they are over 2,000,000 members, and growing.

The second is a little off the beaten path for Network Marketers in that it's an auto responder. It's called Traffic Wave, and it is one of the best around. The bells and whistles offered by Traffic Wave are comprehensive, and, once a fully paid member, offers a shot at passive, residual income. Grow your down line, and you grow your monthly residual income. Anyone in Internet Marketing knows you need an auto responder to 1) capture your opt-in leads, and 2) market to those leads. If you're going to be in Internet Marketing, then you need an auto responder, no if, ands or buts, period. And Traffic wave is by far one of the best around, AND, it helps you make an additional monthly income.

OK - OK - OK - now I feel like Joe Pesci (?). One more program, and it's totally free, and you might could maybe win a Corvette from Russell Brunson if you take his challange. Russell is offering a $100 Million Challange. Here's the bit: http://contest.dotcomsecrets.com/shagmiser

Best part? The training doesn't cost a cent! Yet you'll get plenty of wealth-building information you can use to pay off credit card bills, pay off your car, or even quit your job! I am going to take him up on this, so I'll see you in the classroom. And promote this thing, save a child.

OK - enough said for now. You need to investigate these 2 programs I've just recommended. If you agree, or disagree, leave me a comment.

Martin's Power Thought, Harvey's Ultimate Supertips Book

This has nothing to do with IM, just a power thought from Martin Avis of Kickstart Daily:

"There is a Buddhist mental trick that can often come to the rescue in times when you are lost for an answer.

"When a problem is in front of you and your mind is refusing to come up with a solution, try this:

"Close your eyes, calm your thoughts and count yourself backwards from 5 to 1. As you count, imagine yourself entering a deep, dark, quiet place where all your memories are stored.

"Bring you problem into focus and tell yourself that you know the answer, you just have to remember it.

"Speak inside your mind to that subconscious place and tell it that the answer is buried in your memories and that it should drop everything else and go off to find it.

"That's all you do.

"Now count yourself back to the present, put your problem to one side and get on with other things.

"Your mind will now work on the assumption that you DO know the answer rather than panic that you don't.

"In time, at an unexpected moment, a solution will pop into your head. And when it does, take note. It is almost certain to be right.

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I have talked about this one before, but it is worth repeating because:
1.) It's free
2.) Requires no opt-in
3.) Can go viral if you let it
4.) It's packed with all sorts of useful information about viral marketing, and
5.) is free and requires no opt-in (oops, I said that already).
6.) Has a neat Splash Page with my picture on it? (Whoopee!)

Here Goes: The Ultimate Supertips Book

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OK - OK - OK - I'm still casting about out there for a really good Internet based course on (what else?) making money on the Internet. My Internet Martin Avis has suggested Michael Green's new course called The Money Tree.

And, a few other people have started to promote his new course that is supposed to teach us how to make money from the Internet anytime you want to. This course, 'The Money Tree,' is subtitled, 'How to make $30,000 in 30 days ... guaranteed!'

The original Avis review, and a link to a lot more information on what the course contains, is here: http://www.moneytreereview.com/. I am not promoting this, just reporting on what I am checking out. I'll let you know if I decide to take him up on the offer ....... stay tuned.

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In the meantime, I am still putting the final pieces on my Traffic Exchange project. That's also a ..... stayed tuned for more ..... project. Read the previous post to learn more. ALSO, subscribe to this blog using one of the links to the right, where is says subscribe to the blog.

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'Nuff for now - TTFN, and AMF (or Adios My Friends)!