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The Thornton Team Invades Tennessee
2008-04-07 22:49:00
We have tried to keep this on the down low until we got everything finalized. And now, we are ready to blow the whistle. As of May 1, 2008 The Thornton Team will be conducting business as usual, but it will be from Knoxville, Tennessee . We are doing this in an effort to build a stronger company presence in Tennessee. This will in no way impact how we are doing business here in Georgia or any other state for that matter. Our goal has always been to give our clients, the Realtors, the utmost in customer service as we handle your clients, the buyers. We are extremely excited about this opportunity and are looking forward to building some new relationships, strengthening some existing relations, and helping everyone increase their production and make more money. As we are currently a licensed lender in Tennessee, we want to be able to offer a "home town" feeling to our clients. All contact information will stay the same with the potential of having a Tennessee based line. I hope to be s...

Enthusiasm - Power Quotes Series
2008-04-07 17:54:00
In the industry that we are in, you can not be successful without enthusiasm. Have you ever walked into an interview with a potential boss and he/she was a drag? Did you go to work for them? If you did, what were you thinking?In my time here in Atlanta, I have met many Realtors that are blessed with Enthusiasm and I have met many that are not. The ones that are not, usually do not send many clients my way. The ones that are, typically have sent me lots of business because they have it. it is not true in all cases, but as an overall. I hope that you can find some thing interesting in this set of quotes today. The pictures are active and will take you to other blogs that I have written. i would also like to thank Google for the pictures above. "The real secret of success is enthusiasm." Walter Chrysler "For every sale you miss you're too enthusiastic, you will miss a hundred because you're not enthusiastic enough." Zig Ziglar "Enthusiasm releases the drive to carry you over ob...
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President in 2008 - today's funny
2008-04-05 18:38:00
I thought that we all could use a little humor in light of all the issues that have transpired during this election year. It seems that they have figured out how to turn it into a circus. For those of you that know me, you know that I am not a very political person. With that, lets laugh together. PRESIDENT IN 2008 Here we are, already discussing the future President of the United States, beginning with the Year 2008. For those of you who would like THE VERY BEST choice for President, we have a solution: It is probably time we have a woman as President. One choice is a very special lady who has just about every answer to assist in helping us to solve our problems. PLEASE give this a thought when you have a moment...MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT!Very eloquently put...........don't you think? Maxine on "Driver Safety" "I can't us...
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Are you ready for a vacation?
2008-04-05 02:42:00
Then the search is over because I have found the right tool for you. how would you like to be able to search for Nantucket vacation rentals or look up Florida rentals as well? Well, I am here to tell you that it can be done all in one website. All you have to do is go to weneedavacation.com and you can get started planning your vacation today.This website is so user friendly that my 10 year old niece can book my vacation in a heartbeat. And with the tools that they provide, such as their new video feature, the profile feature, the power search feature, and the My Vacation s features, you can go plan your next entire years vacation in a jiffy. Whether it is Cape Cod or the Islands or a Florida get-a-way, WeNeedaVacation.com offers travel enthusiasts tools to create, plan, and save vacations. Once you become a registered member, you can invite friends and family to join you on your vacation destination right through the tools on their website. It allows for you to send the information ...
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Eragon - Movie Review
2008-04-05 02:21:00
Eragon was released in 2006 but I still love to watch this movie. If you are like me in any way, the mystical and mythological portions of the movie is the attractiveness of the film itself. This is a very family friendly movie and if you have not yet seen this movie, I would recommend checking it out for family night. Also, there is a complete line of books for this movie.    The Kingdom of Alagaesia is being ruled by the evil King Galbatorix. He has a Shade that has mystical powers beyond belief and he tries to get the peasants under his heel in terror. Gailbatorix was once a great dragon rider himself until he betrayed his people and their kind for greed and power. He has a very powerful army and a very closely guarded castle.    Eragon, nothing more that a 17 year old farm boy living with his uncle and cousin is out on day and finds a shiny blue stone. So he thought that it was a stone until it hatches. He attempts to keep it hidden for some time until ...
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Looking for a low cost ISP provider?
2008-04-04 23:32:00
Whether you are looking for DSL, Dial up, Cable, Satellite, wireless, or VOIP ISP providers, you can find an ISP that offers nationwide access numbers with www.getisp.info. They make it easy to shop right on line in the comfort of your own home. There information does not stop there though. They have great information on speeding up your computer to protecting email from spam. And it does not stop there. They have many other great articles for you to dig through. getisp.info is the one stop show when it comes to low cost internet providers and they will even help you pick the one that is best for you.With all the different companies out there to choose from, why not trust someone in the business to find what is best for your needs. Too much services cost you in the long run and too little cost you up front. Check them out today.
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Encouragement - Power Quotes Series
2008-04-04 20:55:00
Last month I was here writing a blog about discouragement and now I find myself writing one on encouragement. Encouragement is one of the most wonderful things that you hear. It helps in your everyday life and most people love to hear encouragement daily.I am sure in the many quotes below you will be able fo find one that can give you inspiration throughtout the day and weekend. I decided to do something a little different this week and I wanted to give you this video to watch. Take the 2:27 minutes that it takes and you might just find what you need. "Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe "Give children encouragement, they will gain confidence, they will perform better. " M. K. Soni, from A Child Today; An Adult in the Offing "I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation a...
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Never Alone on ActiveRain
2008-04-04 07:03:00
This is my 400th post and I wanted to make something special out of it. The first thing is, you can play this song as we go along. I truly think that it is quite fitting for this post. When I started out on this road 7+ months ago, I knew nothing about ActiveRain, social networks, blogging, or much less how to right code like I do now. I owe all of those things to ActiveRain and the community and support staff here. When I started, I would have laughed at you if you told me that in 7 months I would have 105 people that subscribe to my blog. I would have laughed even more at you if you had of told me that I would have gotten over 7,000+ comments or left well over 5500 comments myself. Not to mention I would ask you for a sip of what you are drinking, maybe it is a mojito or a mint julet, I would have told you that you were totally whacked if you had told me that I would be writing loans as referrals from people in the Rain. And as for making lasting relationships in a social network...

Is your home Blindless?
2008-04-03 23:49:00
Have you ever walked into a home and noticed that the blinds were ragged, worn out, or just non existent? Are you a stager and you want to help your customers get the best they can? Or, are you a Realtor and selling your customer one of these homes? Well, your fears are over. It is so simple now. All you have to do is look up blindcentralonline.com and you are on the way to correcting the issues.Since 1986, BlindCentralOnline.com began as a shop-at-home retailer, selling custom and vertical blinds. In 2oo1 they opened their first showroom, and in 2003, they began offering the same merchandise on-line as in the store. They soon became the one-stop discount custom blind provider. Now, BlindCentralOnline.com offers a complete line of blinds, sheers, shades, panels, and woven wood for your window treatment needs. 
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Funnies Recap: version 4.3
2008-04-03 18:20:00
I know that I did not do this last week and I apologize as I know that some of you look forward to this post. So, I thought that I would make sure that I revisited it today. I have to thank Rich Dansereau though as he constantly is sending me blogs that he reads that fit into this. I also want to thank Brande Bradford for the slight nudge that she gave me last week in reference to this post. So, lets get started.CHRISTINA WILLIAMS helps diagnosis us withDo you have BLOGOHOLISM?Dorene Shirley eases the Tuesday pain withA Few Golf Jokes to Ease into a Hectic Tuesday...Lissa Uder fends off theEvil Mutant Attack SquirrelPam Mabe helps withMedical Test - Just for funDanny Thornton tells about the Policemen - today's funnyRobert Machado talks aboutCity Workers Putting in a Hard Days WorkBrigita McKelvie gives15 Pieces of Advice for Women - (Today's Funny)Lyn Sims always gets me going. Here are a few of hers.Dear Dad .... (humor)Gasoline Humor?The Wisdom of Larry the Cable Guy?Walmar...
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Sports Picks
2008-04-03 16:46:00
I know that a lot of people love football and baseball. And with baseball going on right now, how would you like free baseball picks from AddictSports .com, the Addict Baseball and Football Forum. With thousands of post in many different categories, there is tons for the sports lovers to read. They cover from the real sports playing field to the world of fantasy baseball. 

Power QuoteS Series - March Recap
2008-04-02 22:37:00
This normally comes out the last day of each month, but that was a hectic day for me. As for this whole week, it has been that; one big blur. Fortunately I got back on track with the important stuff like blogging in the rain. Last month there were some pretty good post put out in this series and as always, I like to put together a blog so that you can bookmark just the one and have them all handy. I want to thank all the readers of this series as it is you that keeps me doing them. Confidence - Power Quotes Series Courage - Power Quotes SeriesComfort Zone - Power Quotes SeriesCustomer Service - Power Quote SeriesCommon Sense - Power Quotes SeriesDetermination - Power Quotes SeriesDesire - Power Quotes SeriesDrive - Power Quotes SeriesDestiny - Power Quotes SeriesDecision - Power Quotes SeriesDiscouraged - Power Quotes SeriesDiversity - Power Quotes SeriesDreamers - Power Quotes Series About the Author If you are in the market to purchase a home or even refinance an existing loan ...
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How to make home made Raspberry Chipolte Chicken.
2008-04-02 20:37:00
I know that all of you think that I came by this physique naturally, but the truth is, I know my way around the kitchen. I have shared a few of my recipes on line before, but now I am digging in deep because spring has sprung. This is an easy dish to make. You will need about 3 total hours for prep and marinade time.I truly hope that you enjoy the dish. Things You’ll Need: 1 cup sugar1 cup water1 cup raspberries1 cup red jalapeño peppers1 cup cider vinegar1 cup raspberry puree1 cup raspberry juice concentrated1 cup modified cornstarch1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon chipotle peppers1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon of dried garlic  Step 1: mix the 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup red jalapeño peppers, 1 tablespoon of dried garlic, and 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in a blender until blended thoroughly. Step 2: In a pot on the stove over medium heat, mix the 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water,...
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