Monthly Archives: May 2014

Grover Norquist and Beau Davidson:

  Here are my notes of the speech from Grover Norquist when he spoke at the rally of the Republican Utah conference. I tried to be as accurate as I could and hope I haven’t misrepresented the speaker in any … Continue reading

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Spelling properties:

Bad:    Properities Good: properties When you wish to impress a bunch of potential investors to help you buy properties, you want to give them a PROPER impression when you give your presentation. You might appear wearing a suit and TIE … Continue reading

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Implementing humor:

Here are some notes I took while attending a symposium of LTUE. Good advice on humor and a second writers’ conference. –          Context of the story such as character. Is it something that the character would say or do/ would … Continue reading

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Ways to raise funds for your investments:

During a finance seminar last July I took notes on the topic of how to get money to finance a business opportunity. Some I agree with some I do not. I don’t like the idea of going into further debt … Continue reading

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Sharp as a knife:

Whenever I hear the phrase, a sharp tongue, I think of someone that can use their words in an accusatory or belittling manner. But a sharp tongue can also be used to encourage someone. One can use their intelligence and … Continue reading

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Gov. Gary Herbert:

Here are my notes of the speech from Gary Herbert when he spoke at the rally of the Republican Utah conference. I tried to be as accurate as I could and hope I haven’t misrepresented the speaker in any way. … Continue reading

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Spelling: permeates:

Bad: permenates or perminates Good: permeates Okay, this is a very silly way to how to remember the spelling of this word. But this mnemonic may help me remember it properly. Think of all the different meals you’ve cooked, ranging … Continue reading

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Trim all the fat:

  Here are some notes I took at a writing lecture. –          Suspense is lean. –          Sometimes less in words. –          Cut where you can it can make the difference. –          If it does not build angst, it will not … Continue reading

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Reinvesting:

These are some notes I took while attending a a finance seminar last summer   –          20% of a 401(k) can be used for private business. –          Lease option: down payment, 10 K is refundable 3 to 5 year refinancing. … Continue reading

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Who has moved?

I heard a wonderful thought last week at church that was thought provoking for me. Someone made the statement that if we have lessened our relationship to God. It is not God moved. I thought of a very thought-provoking comment. … Continue reading

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