Let's See. New Kidney? Or A Yacht?

There is a sport that I suppose is played around the world that baffles me, no end. Just because I don't like to watch or play it doesn't mean it's a lousy game. Don't get me wrong. I don't have a grudge against anyone nor do I envy the champions of this sport.

I have a good friend who seems to enjoy getting up at four in the morning to arrive on the greens by six. Not a terrible scenario...unless you consider that his foursome finishes the round four and a half hours later. I see a lot more redemption in showing up at the tennis courts by seven and hitting the showers by nine - a program that rocks for me in July.

The problem I have with the game of golf is that it is the only spectator sport I know of where you can spend the equivalent of half a day watching the participants walk from one spot to another without actually playing! That's just for openers.

If you haven't guessed, I don't play golf. I don't have time for golf, which brings me to the other end of the axe I have to grind.

Shortly after I got into business, many years ago, a customer said to me, "Bill, if only you played golf, you and I could do a lot more business together!"

My reflexes prompted me to think: why don't we just have lunch for two hours? That would save us time and money, and it would give me more than enough time to sell my deal. I could not see his logic; and I see less of it now than when I was thirty years younger. Please allow me to elaborate.

The skill that's required to sink a white sphere that weighs less than two ounces into a cup measuring roughly twice the dimension is not what I call super human. Additionally, I contend that a golfer can prove his or her ability to drive, chip and putt a perfectly shaped object in as few as nine holes on any course. I don't get many arguments on that score.

So, let's look at the money. Oh, that. Yes, that. According to a CBS correspondent, Tiger Woods is knocking on the door of $1 billion in earnings [probably includes royalties] and I believe that mark will be achieved in less than 10 years as a professional. Folks, there is another way of presenting that kind of information, but the language would not be permitted in this forum.

The money that top players earn, not just in the golfing world, but specifically to drive a pitted little orb into the air is past egregious, in my view.

Merchandising to the tune of one thousand times one million dollars for a few obligatory ten-second poses after the ball is hit goes against the grain, to use a figure of speech. At the risk of sounding like a bleeding heart – for which I would not qualify – doctors, scientists, artists and educators would have to combine their lifetime salaries in lots, starting at just around 1,000 heads per, to match the spoils thrust upon one man who has only lived three decades, so far.

There are people in the world whose delight in receiving a kidney transplant would outshine Woods' pleasure in having his furniture shipped to domiciles positioned near his tournaments. Other starving souls would be grateful to get a serving of real food on a plastic plate. I'm referring to the unsung poverty stricken Americans, some of them living within a stone's throw of our wealthiest country clubs.

If recognition of a gifted sportsman costs $1 billion every ten years, the scale of equity in the world definitely needs recalibrating. Do you think Rolex has a clue, or even wants one?

O.J. Simpson The Perennial Enigma

The O.J. Simpson story is a volcanic nemesis to society as evidenced in the recent report about a restaurateur in Louisville, Kentucky who refused to serve him. I had no interest in voting with my opinion of whether or not he was treated fairly on the AOL poll, except that I was somewhat curious about the public’s reaction to the story. To my amazement, I found a blaze of racist comments that I suspect was instigated by Mr. Simpson’s lawyer’s attitude toward the restaurant owner.

I was suddenly reminded that we can count on blatant ignorance and bias to erupt from the simplest of incidents in the United States of America. What’s more amazing is how our social system manages to thrive in a so-called free world. It’s worth pondering. Here now is a copy of my response to the variety of horrible counter-communal expressions elicited by the story.

* * * * * * * * * * *

I've eaten in some of Louisville's finest restaurants and it was strictly because I wanted a particular menu - not because I'm a wannabe anything. I'm African American, by the way.

In 1970 I opened the doors to my first business in midtown Manhattan with a partner who needs not be characterized by his race. He was gentleman with a lot of respect for my skills. Together, we promoted our tiny business until we began to attract some of largest advertisers in the world, from here to Osaka. I hope everyone knows where that is.

I also remember flying to St. Louis to the headquarters of America's most prominent beer manufacturer. I was invited out after several phone conversations leading up to the invitation. Yes, when I arrived with my partner, there was a definite element of surprise registered on the faces of some of the brands managers who attended our meeting. We're in 1972 now, so stay with me.

This company gave us a complete tour of the production plant for one of it's brands where I learned at least a semester's worth of knowledge about cost control. My partner and I returned to our office in on west 45th Street in New York without a contract but with a lot more knowledge about how the big guns make money. We turned in one of our best years in '72.

Some of you need to know (perhaps) that I lost a handful of bids because I was black. It didn't mean I had to be ignorant and start marching on Madison Avenue for my equal rights.

I was not refused service ever in some of the finer restaurants although at times I was treated rudely. If I felt it would make a difference, I brought the issue to management's attention, not the newspapers.

I don't like attorney's who prey upon the emotions of the public. There's only one obvious reason for this story to cause such a stir. It happens to be........ready?.......ignorance!

I don't remember seeing 'buckwheat' on TV. I'm sure I did. My parents helped me to chalk up that kind imagery to being a fault in our society at the time. Because of them, I have built two businesses and am currently in the process of creating the third. I'm going to make a comment now that all of you can accept or dismiss. Seven out of eight total investors in my new venture are not African American.

Get up off [your knees] and stop mopping floors with antiquated ideas. You're hurting the wrong person. God help us all!

BH

Get Paid To Duplicate My Business!

Some of the best kept secrets are no secrets at all. They are just simple concepts that the average person does not think about. For example, do you have any idea how much money you would have if you doubled one penny every month for the next 20 months? Probably not. Here's the answer so that you don't have to get out a spreadsheet to figure it out:

$1,048,576

In just another four months, you would have:

$16,777,216

This is an example of the power of duplication that most people don't think about when they starta a business. Your opportunity to be financially independent and rich (two different things) is right here. Global Domains International (GDI) is offering this opportunity to anyone who wants to grab a share of the Internet and prosper. That is how I am able to give you this direct link to start duplicating my business. The more times you do it, the closer you will be to putting ONE MILLION DOLLARS (or anything in between) in your bank account!

Please visit the following web address and sign in at no cost or obligation to you. Try this offer for 7 days without paying a cent. Who knows? You might be one of those smart people who will never have to pay the monthly membership fee of $10.

Get just 10 people to join GDI and you will be paid $1.00 each. This is where the fun starts. If any of these 10 new members gets happy and signs up two people, you will receive $3. If these 3 new people signed up two people, you would receive $6, then $12, then $24, then $48, then $96 and so on. AND THAT'S IF ONLY ONE OF YOUR TEN MEMBERS SAW THE LIGHT!

The really neat thing about this business model is that you won't have to build your business alone. Not a chance. For every five levels your business creates, I will add five new people---FREE with no strings attached! That's because I want to see you get to the top. When you reach your $1,000,000, I will get paid 10%, and I'll be happy to take it.

Click on the link below to get more details on this great opportunity:

http://website.ws/goldbuxx07

Good luck!
Hudster

Is Your Exercise Fact or Fiction?

I watch people running and walking on the roadsides in their communities. It used to amaze me that so many people have it wrong. I stopped being amazed nearly ten years ago. I remember stopping to talk to a man who was doing some calisthenics after a run. He seemed to be having difficulty finding the correct extension for stretching the hamstring. I showed him how to prop his leg up on the back of a nearby park bench instead of the waste receptacle he was using.I thought I would ask if he had ever worked with a trainer or read a book on exercise.

I wasn't surprised by his response."Any fool can get out and walk," he said. "It doesn't take a whole lot of studying."

The man was partly right, but not correct enough to prevent some serious problems down the road.

There are literally thousands of people on the roads of their towns who apparently want to be in better health but don't have a clue. On our website, Vitality Peaks, we point out that exercise can be damaging to the body if not done correctly. Think of it as driving your car all over town in first gear or with your brake shoes dragging against the discs.

Some people seem to understand the importance of wearing good walking shoes, rather than ordinary street shoes. That's a start. Most of the problem seems to be the manner in which the uninformed person walks or runs. Since there are so many physiques that respond to exercise in different ways, the technique for exercise has to be personalized.

If I am caught sauntering down the street, it does not mean you can do it without harming your joints or spine. We are all different to some degree, and it's important to know why. For details about how to exercise and for how long, please see our newest page on that subject at the site shown below:

http://www.vitalitypeaks.com

Here's to your health!

Hudster

What's Happening To The Stock Market?

(I thought I would try my hand at media hype and join the fray. It didn’t do anything for me, however; but it was fun trying.)

Headlines across the country were screaming over the incremental drop in the Dow Jones Averages that has not ended since February 12, 2007. Where else can you see excitement over a 4% (533 pt.) loss of equity following behind a run-up of more than 18%?One key benefit that we might consider is that the financial markets provided some relief from the arcane coverage of the much less dynamic political front.

We would like to contribute a few additional alarms for the sake of added distraction and higher TV ratings (as opposed to value). For example: Is the market in a correction pattern or are we headed back to 11,000. Could it be 10,000 or, worse yet, 9,000 before we get our sea legs? No doubt some creative journalist has already thought of this ploy.

I could not resist shaking my head when reading yet another refried correlation between the market and the contest on capitol hill. This puny but visible media source stated, right on the World Wide Web, that the market needed “...a decisive direction” in the presidential race. Wait just a cotton-picking minute! What will the market need after the election is over…for Al Gore to promise he will stay out of politics forever?

What the media needs to do is not let the specialty crews that cover energy markets get too comfortable. Neither Clinton nor Obama will have any influence on spot crude prices when they spoar past 90. What will either of them be able to do to control oil prices? Nothing.

Here's a fun exercise for you. Try, if you will, to image any one of the presidential hopefuls sitting across from Wen Jiabao next year and saying, “Look Ace, this is how it’s going down.”

Let’s keep it real and keep an eye on energy prices and the European markets until the sleeping dragon decides it’s time to eat. We are not naive about the role the media will play in the short run. But, we had better think seriously about what’s really happening around the globe.

More on that subject a little later on.

Hudster

Imminent Acclaim

I kind of wish Barack Obama and I were jug buddies. I'm dead serious. I like a lot of what I have read about him, and I am sure we could strike up a rapport in a split second. All I would have to say to him would be, "Hello Mr. Obama. You and I should hang out together sometime." I am certain he would find a good reason to jump on the idea.

Since that isn't happening in the foreseeable future, I'm left with the option to spout what I think of the Presidential Race and how I evaluate Mr. O's chances of being the Democratic candidate. One of the reasons I wanted to come out of my political closet is that this race is going to shape up to be the most interesting competition for top gun that we've had, probably since Truman v. Dewey. A lot of presidential nominations have gone by since then; but this one is guaranteed to be the most colorful, if you ask me.

From where I sit, Mr. Barack Obama appears to be an intellect with a few timely ideas. His opponent comes across as a nice lady who I would definitely want to sell me a house. But it wouldn't be the White House. I would prefer to see someone in office, black, green-ish, or white, who has a predilection for solving problems and forging untrodden paths. That's why I said Mr. O and I could definitely trade "war stories".It's unfortunate that the Presidential race has started so early. (This might turn out to be longest such campaign in history, I would'nt know for sure.) But, just like the pro sports seasons, the influence of the media, and the revenue that reigns as the obvious motive, we will be the audience to a political marathon.

The statement Mr. Obama had to retract re: the lost lives of some 3,000 troops in Iraq suggests a risk factor for all candidates over the protracted course that lies ahead. This faux pas will probably be forgotten by summer, especially since it was well intended; but I see where my favorite to win the race could use an ally - a deep throat, if you will - for instant polish on how to abbreviate his real convictions in front of the camera. I would be perfect for the job.

I could say something like, "See here, ol' buddy, you want to use some ammunition I've collected for you. They're called mind grommets. Either you use them at the beginning of phrase or at the end. They will give you the panache you need for this game. They will make you look like the polititian the American people really want in office."

Can you just picture me saying that to Mr. Obama? It would be nothing short of awesome. And, my buddy would be standing in front of fifteen microphones in November 2008, saying something like:"And when the last vote is counted, ladies and gentlemen, your choice of President should be my cue to lead this country to a better quality of life for all citizens." (Ya-a-a-a-a-y-y-y!)

There’s more where that came from, if you are interested. Perhaps I will write a manual on how to partition your mind when you run for office. I could call it "Never Let The Media Know What You're Thinking".

Hawk

Who Won the Super Bowl?

Don't tell me. I know it was the Indianapolis Colts. My friend, Danny who works at the corner deli, keeps me up to date on critical issues like this. Good ol' Danny. Plus, when I turned on my computer this morning, the first thing I saw on my browser's home page were headlines about the Colts' victory all across my screen.

But getting back to Danny, he actually won $260 on the game! Now, that makes him a winner---of sorts. He was pretty proud of himself, too. But, I remember him telling me about the party he and his girlfriend had planned for the game. When I asked Danny how the party went, he began to boast.

"Oh, we had a great time," he said. "We had about thirty people over, and we had a blast...drank beer until it was coming out of our ears."

"So, what did you eat?" I asked.

"Pizza, of course!" Danny said. "That's the only way to watch the Super Bowl. Drink beer and eat pizza."

We won't mention the name of the pizza provider at this time. They have already reaped enough profit from the largest commercialized spectacle of the year. My friend, Danny, admitted that the party cost him neary $400. It looks like the pizza maker and the beer company made out a little bit better than Danny did, especially when you multiply this case study by the millions of similar Super Bowl celebrations - some smaller and quite a few, much, much grander in size.

We're getting to the point here. Yes, the Colts won the contest between two football teams, but the largest winners are the affiliates (corporations) that knew how to promote their products and services, before, during and after the game. I have watched how companies, large and small, use an important medium to leverage their marketing strategies. The Super Bowl is a classic example.

In reality, the TV network that sold the air-time to the beer company (for $1.2 million per minute), and the beer company that turned around and merchandized millions of cases of beer in every city in the United States, and the stores that sold the beer to consumers are the big winners.

The affiliate marketing strategies of these mega-corporations and local merchants are great examples of how independent entrepreneurs can leverage their business plans. The financial scale is different. Nothing else. One affiliate marketing bonanza that I believe is poised to hit the screens is Search Big Daddy, a fresh, new Internet marketing enterprise that every serious business owner should pay attention to. One of its key features is based on the use of keywords as a commodity. This business opportunity just might be another tidal wave of the future.

To get a first hand glimpse of this clever online operation, please visit Search Bid Daddy via the following link:

http://www.bigdaddypays.com/equityhawks

Success to you!

Hawk

What's Going On?

You name it. It's happening. One of the best business ideas that I have seen in weeks is the relatively new GDI campaign. Global Domains International has put domain name ownership squarely in the hands of its members, meaning...you can own a full-blown e-commerce ready website THAT'S GOT VALUE, and within minutes, start earning anywhere from $1 to $50. As you can clearly see, this is a hype-less statement. We resist falling into that common trap. Of course, there is every opportunity to earn thousands per week, but it requires working smart.

The GDI thing is so simple, everyone who knows how to say, "Here's your free DVD I promised you," can wind up beating Las Vegas casinos 365 days out of the year, while spending half the time on vacation! GDI asks you to sign up for a week FOR FREE to get a handle on how simple and attractive business plan is. Then, for just 10 bucks a month, you're a rep, working for a sexy (believe me)and exciting operation that lets you make as much money as you want. You can take that to the bank!

Well, enough about GDI. Let's talk about me. I am one savvy, good looking...never mind. What I want you to do is check out Global Domains International. You can copy this post if you like and email it or paste in your own blog, for fun and profit. When you get your own site, you can just change the ID in the link. It's a sweet deal. Go get yours!

http://website.ws/goldbuxx07

Happy Hunting!

Free1Up...end of the rainbow?

Talk about fast money! If half of the money promised from Free1Up, the Internet's latest instant-business rave, comes true, there will be a lot more people collecting fatter paychecks. Free1Up is an inexpensive business opportunity for people who want to make some easy money.

You can start with just $100 and never have to invest another dime. The upside is the possibilty to earn $500 to $5000 per week! There are a couple of wrinkles in their system that need to be ironed out before the real traffic jam begins. My assessment of the plan is that it offers the "little guy" an even shot at building an impressive income stream.

Just how much money one can make, remains to be seen. We recommend watching this company closely over the next six to twenty weeks before taking out a third mortgage. It should be well worth the wait. If you wish to look around at this unique opportunity, please visit:

http://www.equityhawks.free1up.com

Happy hunting!

Maiden Voyage

Hello,

My name is Bill. Just plain Bill, for now. I love to talk about investing and ways to make money in the stock market I will be dropping in from time to time to unload exactly what is on my mind. I am hoping that you will find the information displayed in this space of use and, perhaps, vital importance. Please stay tuned. Thank you!