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Aaron Roberts
Prologue It’s 2:45 pm sighed Aaron, there was a staff meeting for everyone in the Ballroom at 4pm. The rumors were swinging like a pendulum: we were being sold; we were having mass layoffs, we are closing our doors, and it went on and on. As Aaron, looked out of his office window, which overlooked one of the most beautiful beaches in the world ( don’t take his word, it is ranked in the top five of every Tourist/Travel magazine), he took a short walk down memory lane. He has been with The Kingdom, for the last 10 years, and he has no regrets. By the time he was 22, he had a bachelor’s in Accounting, A Master in Accounting, and a MBA. He had also sat the CPA exams and pass all sections on his first attempt. He worked at, CPDG, one of the largest accounting firms in the world, for 3 years, and he hated every minute of it. His salvation came, when his frat brother, told him about The Kingdom, the name alone piqued his interest. And 10 years later at 35, I was the youngest CFO at a major hotel resort. Yeah!!
The chime of his alarm, brought him back to reality, it’s 3:40. Time to make his way to the Ballroom. It will only take 10 minutes, but Aaron was a stickler for time. 'Good afternoon, every one, thank you for coming, said Mr Keith O’brien, (General Manager). First let me address the rumors, there will be no layoffs and we  are not selling the hotel. I will retire at the end of the month. I will stay on for an additional 2 months so that there will be a smooth transition. So without further delay, the next General Manager of The Kingdom is Mr. Aaron Roberts. What the #$&%?
Chapter 1 It’s has been 3 months now, since that incredulous announcement was made. I didn’t expect it. To be honest that promotion was the last thing on my mind. I think I ambitious as the next person. But to be appointed as General  Manager/CFO is a feat. Yes I retain my position as Chief Financial Officer as well. The Kingdom is a 700 room 5 star hotel, on an island in The Bahamas. With a staff compliment of 2000. We all live on the island. We are the sole employer as well. So my responsibility, is not limited only to the hotel, but the entire island. From the airport, staff quarters, beaches, etc. Not bad for that skinny, shy altar boy Yeah!! My family were so elated, when they heard the news, I think my mom is still crying, and my priest Father John Cooper, (who was also my math teacher in high school) and the entire parish family is still sending congratulations. Am I proud of myself? I think I am thankful and grateful to God. I remembered as a child in CCD, Sister Marva, constantly said, all good and perfect gifts comes from heaven above. Am I overwhelmed? No, I have a great team. We have nearly 100 % occupancy year round. But there is a feeling I can’t put my finger on I Am Lost!!! Chapter 2 I am the way, the truth and life, no one comes to the Father except through me. What does that mean, wondered Aaron. He keeps hearing it in his heart, whether awake or sleeping, those words are there. On top of that he felt lost. I don’t lost is the right word. I have a good job, a great family, am in excellent health, am single (I see it as a plus, so I can focus on my career). What more is there? I was about to find out. A few weeks later, during an executive meeting, the Director of Sales,  Shelby Robinson, said “that we have a group, that wants to book our entire hotel all 700 and meeting rooms for one week”.  Wow, everyone exclaimed, awesome. We’ve had groups before, but never on the scale. It was a religious group. It was a Pastor of a mega church in New York, a membership of 50,000 . It is considered an evangelical non-denominational Christian Church. I don’t know what that means. I was born and raised Catholic. My parents are Catholic, I was an altar boy, from the age of 8 – 18. I attended only Catholic schools and universities. We are the true Christian Church. Yeah!! Chapter 3 The hotel is a frenzy, in good way. After months of negotiating, the day of the big arrival had come. The negotiating had been relentless, they had so many demands. We’re used to that. But they had some non-negotiable items. No alcohol, no secular music, limit Internet access (block all ungodly sights). The list was exhausting!! After calculations, the revenue which was in the millions it was worth it. We will be in the black for years. Every meeting space and restaurant will be utilized. This was considered a conference for men. There were bishops, deacons, men's ministry and lay members. We had a total of 5,000 men descending on The Kingdom, it felt like another Kingdom was invading The Kingdom! On my career side my life was awesome, we were able to negotiate a deal of a life time. However, in my personal life. It was the tale of two cities. Some days I am overwhelmed by this emptiness, that I am feeling, that I can’t sleep or eat! Thank God, I have been able to conceal it with work, nobody seems to be the wiser. I have taken praying the Rosary even more. ( My mother will considered that a dream come true). What is “ I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father, except through me.” Lord, I cried out “ if you are real, what does this mean.” Help me please!! Mr. Roberts, they are here! Chapter 4 It is not a custom for the General Manager to meet hotel guests, but this was an exception and necessary. Arriving first Apostle Dylan Freeman, he was the Senior Pastor of Greater Cathedral of Brooklyn, New York. He looked like any ordinary man, I think because he had such a large congregation, that he would look ‘holy’. That’s just the Catholic  in me talking.  I have never meet a modern day Apostle before. The ones that I knew of , were Jesus disciples in the bible. “It is a pleasure to welcome you Apostle Freeman, to The Kingdom,” said Aaron. “I have come to The Kingdom, for such a time as this,” replied Apostle Freeman. His entourage laughed heartly . I didn’t get it, maybe it was Christian lingo or some inside joke. I escorted him to his suite which is on the 69th Floor. The Kingdom has 70 floors. The 70th Floor is our major Ballroom, which is called  ‘The Great Hall.’  This is where there will be a welcome cocktail reception. ( Minus the cocktails) at 7pm. I hate  cocktail receptions, but duty calls. It’s 6:30 pm. Most of the guests are here, taking in the breath taking view of the island. The Great Hall, has a panaramic view of the entire island. So, there were a lot of selfies. Apostle Freeman, arrived precisely at 7pm. My goal was to make light chit chat, then make my escape. Finally, he was alone, I eventually got to him, before I had a chance to say a word, he said “ I have a word for you.” “ You want a word with me? “ I asked. He looked at me, and just starting laughing. What was so funny I thought. He must have read my mind. Because he stopped abruptly. ‘ Forgive me, we pastor's believe everyone understands what we are saying, he said apologetically. “ I have a word for you, from the Lord,” he said somberly. I felt like I just got suckered punch, my insides felt like jelly. I didn’t know to say. I thought I was speechless for hours. But he graciously said to me, “ Don’t worry, everything you have been experiencing these last several months, will be made clear to you. And just like that he was throng again, by the other guests. For the next several days, I was eager to have an audience with the Apostle, but with his schedule,  I know that was impossible. It was the last day, I knew that it will be hectic, so my daily morning jog on the beach was imperative. As I was about to begin, Apostle Freeman suddenly appeared. “I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the father, except through me”, he said to me. “ Do you know what that means? I just shake my head weakly, saying no. Thus says the Lord, this emptiness you are feeling, it is your soul yearning for the one true God. And you can only have that with Jesus as your Savior. “Do you want to make Jesus Christ you personal Savior?” asked Apostle “Yes, “ I was openly crying now. Repeat after me: Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I confess You as my personal  Lord and Savior. In Jesus name I pray Amen. As I prayed those word, the Peace of God flooded my soul, and the emptiness vanished. Thank you Jesus. As I looked on that beautiful water, I knew what I wanted more than anything. “Will you baptize me, Apostle”, I asked. As Apostle Freeman, baptize me in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I knew that I was truly alive and Jesus had given me a new life. Later that morning, while I was escorting Apostle to his car. He said this, “ I have two things to things to say to you. “ Jesus loves you and see you next year. Yeah!! THE END
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Well I’ve been praying/fishing for over a week to move Hurricane Dorian out to sea and while the Bahamas sadly took a tragic hit, we now know that the worst of it is continuing to stay off the Florida east coast as it moves north. We are continuing to pray for Dorian to have the least amount of damage and loss of life... that's the goal.  But I want to urge you all to Keep the Faith during this weather event or any other kind of "storm" that arises in your life. There will still always be challenges and with these kinds of “life storms” but know that "this too shall pass” as my sweet mom Granny Ruth always says. When you see it coming, statements are of little help.  When you’re moving through a life storm, you are nearly numb on listening to the advice of others.  Once you’re through it however, you can look back and realize on some level it was necessary and maybe it took you out of a greater harms way or was an unanswered prayer that actually allowed your life to turn out even better than hoped for.  Keep the faith! Ok, so... voice back? Check. moving forward with grace and ease? Check. And just in time for tonight's "Turning On Your Youth and Vitality Switch" bonus call happening at 8pm EDT on Zoom conference.  This is a private call for those who have previously purchased the Fountain of Youth MP3. If that's you, then you have received 2 reminder emails and had 2 chances to register and claim your spot on the live call.  Know that the recording will go out to ALL mp3 buyers - regardless of whether you registered to attend LIVE. Now...the good news for the rest of you is that we now know we're able to open up a VERY LIMITED NUMBER of spots for others to join in on this Bonus Clearings call for ONLY $22.    We asked for folks to submit related topics for the clearings call and this is some of what will be covered: hair loss, thinning hair, thicker hair, gray hair, hair patchiness, skin moles, itchy skin, low immunity, sluggishness, fatigue, menopausal weight gain, excess weight, slow metabolism, fatty liver, bone and muscle strengthening, indigestion, digestive irregularity, inflammation, poor sleep. To claim a spot on the call, click this link and it will take you to Calendly where you can select the Sept 4th date and confirm if there's still an open spot. There you will pay $22 via PayPal to receive the direct Zoom call link, confirmation email and reminders & replay.
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go-redgirl · 6 years ago
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Police: Md. Human Traffickers Released On Bond Despite Immigration, Public Safety Concerns WJLA ^
ROCKVILLE, Md. (ABC7) —
Three weeks after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared war on human trafficking, two men accused of taking part in the illegal sex trade, were released from jail despite immigration, flight risk and public safety concerns.
The case highlights the frustrations shared by multiple law enforcement sources working to eradicate pimps and madams, but finding themselves at the mercy of the judicial system that can have a more lenient worldview. The Brothel Along Garland Avenue:
In August 2018, the Montgomery County Police Department’s gang unit conducted an undercover sting at an apartment building along Garland Avenue in Silver Spring, near Rolling Terrace Elementary School. The officers witnessed various men come and go from the building.
Police stopped a number of suspected “johns” as they left the area. All admitted to paying for sex with an unknown woman inside. One man confessed to shelling out $30 for a 20-minute appointment. Another man explained he knocked on the apartment door, was let in by a short, heavyset man, paid that individual $35 and was then allowed into the bedroom.
The following day, police entered the first-floor apartment with a search warrant. Inside they found a man, woman, condoms, lubricants, wipes, lingerie, ledgers, $1,000 in cash and a small bag of cocaine.
The 39-year-old woman — who ABC7 is not identifying — told investigators that she had traveled from New York City to Silver Spring to work as a prostitute. She further claimed to have provided sexual services to 63 clients in less than three days.
In a separate interview room, Roberto Diaz-Mejia, 38, explained he had been living in the apartment for approximately two months.
“Diaz-Mejia is not on the lease, but is living there as part of an arrangement where he collects the money from clients when they come to have sexual intercourse with prostitutes,” police wrote in court documents obtained by ABC7. “He also cooks and provides security for the prostitutes as necessary.”
Diaz-Mejia freely stated that a man by the name of Herlan Javie Rosales-Velasquez, 34, would come to the apartment every two days to collect money. Rosales-Velasquez reportedly paid Diaz-Mejia around $260 a week for his various household services.
“Rosales-Velasquez brings in news girls and takes out the old girls,” police further noted in the same criminal affidavit. Unjust Clemency By The Court?
In court a few days later, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office told District Court Judge Karen Ferretti it had a list of concerns about Diaz-Mejia’s being released from jail on any sort of bond.
“There’s no form of employment aside from the illegal form of employment described in the charging document,” the prosecutor opined. “And I do have concerns about potential for flight risk and danger to the community.”
In its rebuttal, the public defender’s office explained Diaz-Mejia is a native of the Dominican Republic, moved to the U.S. in 1996 and currently holds a resident card. It went on to explain Diaz-Mejia has an eighth-grade education and recently suffered a “serious accident” that impacted his employability.
After listening to both sides, Judge Ferretti granted Diaz-Mejia a $10,000 unsecured personal bond, which allowed the 38-year-old to walk out of jail without putting down any money. Ferretti declined comment for this story, citing Maryland judiciary policies.
In a separate court proceeding, the state’s attorney’s office told Montgomery County District Court Commissioner A. Onwuzuruike, it did not think it was appropriate to grant Rosales-Velasquez an affordable bond.
“Mr. Rosales-Velasquez is a danger to the safety and welfare of the woman he is alleged to have been exploiting, as well as a danger to the community,” the prosecutor argued. “Furthermore he is facing up to 30 years of incarceration, and up to $20,000 in fines if convicted. So the state thinks that presents an incentive for flight.”
Yet, Commissioner Onwuzuruike stated that because Rosales-Velasquez was gainfully employed and had no apparent criminal record, she was willing to grant the undocumented immigrant on a bond that required he post $800 for release. He was out of jail hours later.
The court system, however, neglected to confirm Rosales-Velasquez’s home address prior to his discharge from jail. The Hyattsville address listed in court documents was invalid.
“Oh my God,” said Karen Ayala-Ventura after ABC7 knocked on her front door. “We rented the basement to Herlan, but he moved out more than a year ago.”
Ayala-Ventura explained she and her husband had no indication that Rosales-Velasquez was dabbling in nefarious circles. In fact, the alleged human trafficker had invited the couple to his daughter’s birthday party a few years ago.
“What if he doesn’t show up for court? Will the police kick down my door looking for him?” Ayala-Ventura asked while showing ABC7 her empty basement in effort to prove her account.
After Commissioner Onwuzuruike’s set a nominal, $800 bond, ICE agents scrambled to detain Rosales-Velasquez for fear he might flee. According to ICE, the 34-year-old entered the U.S. in April 2005 without proper documentation. An immigration judge later ordered Rosales-Velasquez’s deportation, but ICE says for some reason that never happened.
Like Judge Ferretti, Commissioner Onwuzuruike declined to comment for this story, citing Maryland judiciary policies. A Clash of Governing Worldviews?
This sequence of events transpired in the immediate wake of Gov. Larry Hogan declaring war on human trafficking in Maryland. The governor made that avowal during an August 9, press conference attended by local law enforcement and political leaders, including then Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett.
“For four years we have been working to combat the criminal gang enterprises that are terrorizing our communities,” a tearful Hogan stated before a crowd of around 100 people at Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services building in Rockville.
Hogan took the opportunity to reveal a new statewide initiative aimed at cracking down on human trafficking. The list of improvements included $9 million in funding to strengthen victim services and police efforts, a $500,000 grant to create a human trafficking research center at the University of Maryland, plus re-introducing legislation in Annapolis that would classify felony human trafficking as a “violent crime.”
“These vulnerable young victims are being coerced and threatened. They’re exploited and enslaved and then they’re often repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped,” Hogan shared. “As a father, I’m heartbroken for these daughters and sons who are being victimized and brutalized.”
ABC7 contacted the governor’s office three times asking for its opinion on how the court system has handled Diaz-Mejia and Rosales-Velasquez’s cases, but did not receive a reply. Human Trafficking On The World Stage:
“This is what’s manifesting in all 50 states across the country,” said Bradley Myles, CEO of the Polaris Project, a D.C. based non-profit formed to prevent human trafficking worldwide. “It’s happening at a gigantic scale.”
According to Myles, 25 million people are victims of human trafficking worldwide. Two-thirds of those individuals are trapped in labor trafficking (i.e. agriculture, construction, fishing, carnivals). The other one-third consists of the sex trade, the majority of those victims being women and girls.
With the advent of technology, street prostitution has “precipitously declined” over time.
“The fact is most of the sex trade has moved online for the efficiency gains where you can attract thousands of customers who are anonymous, and you don’t have police cars driving around,” Myles shared.
Truck stop prostitution, however, is still rampant in certain parts of the county. In those circles, pimps advertise women on CB radios or order girls to knock on windows of parked tractor-trailers.
Although there are numerous sub-categories of prostitution, Myles explained there are three primary types of sex trafficking in the U.S.
1.) U.S. citizens pimp out females by posting ads online, and then directing “johns” to a local hotel room where the woman is waiting. These pimps typically assign women with a daily monetary quota. In other words, the number of clients does not necessarily matter so long as the women hit their preset number.
2.) Women from Asian nations like China, Korea and Thailand are brought to the U.S. and placed in massage parlors. The women work 10 to 12 hours a day, usually providing services to a different customer each hour. These woman are often kept in “debt bondage” by way of threats, manipulation and deception.
3.) Latino gangs bring women from Central American nations like El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico, and place them in bars, houses and apartments. The women are priced not in hour-long increments, but rather by the quarter hour.
“So usually those types of brothels have guys pay $30 per 15 minutes of sexual intercourse,” Myles remarked. “Those women work a 12-hour day — from 10am to 10pm — and usually have to be with 30 to 40 guys in a day. It’s the highest volume anywhere in the commercial sex trade.”
And that’s precisely why law enforcement sources tell ABC7 that Montgomery County District Court Judge Ferretti and Commissioner Onwuzuruike missed the mark by granting bond to Diaz-Mejia and Rosales-Velasquez. Both men are scheduled for trial in late March, and face up 41 and 31 years in prison respectively. The Polaris Project’s Roots:
Two students at Brown University formed the Polaris Project in 2002 after learning about a human trafficking case near their Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island. The group later moved to D.C., and now has 110 employees. It also runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline for the U.S., which is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
“The hotline is really a lifeline for victims because increasingly victims are calling from within the trafficking situation. They’re hiding in a hotel room or they are hiding in a house. They’ll call or send a silent text message while their trafficker is still there.”
The hotline accepted its first phone call in 2007. It now averages 100,000 calls per year. Operators have more than 3,000 non-profits and 1,000 law enforcement agencies listed in their digital Rolodex. That helps pair callers with assistance including, but not limited to safe housing, job placement, attorneys, churches and hospitals.
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OPINION:  OMG! Whats Wrong With Our Law Enforcement To Allow Criminals, Human Traffickers Out On Bond and Back Into The Communities To Do More Harm.  
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thedivinefish · 5 years ago
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TGIWednesday and a download for making it through life's storms
TGIWednesday News
Well I’ve been praying/fishing for over a week to move Hurricane Dorian out to sea and while the Bahamas sadly took a tragic hit, we now know that the worst of it is continuing to stay off the Florida east coast as it moves north. We are continuing to pray for Dorian to have the least amount of damage and loss of life... that's the goal.  But I want to urge you all to Keep the Faith during this weather event or any other kind of "storm" that arises in your life. There will still always be challenges and with these kinds of “life storms” but know that "this too shall pass” as my sweet mom Granny Ruth always says. When you see it coming, statements are of little help.  When you’re moving through a life storm, you are nearly numb on listening to the advice of others.  Once you’re through it however, you can look back and realize on some level it was necessary and maybe it took you out of a greater harms way or was an unanswered prayer that actually allowed your life to turn out even better than hoped for.  Keep the faith! Ok, so... voice back? Check. moving forward with grace and ease? Check. And just in time for tonight's "Turning On Your Youth and Vitality Switch" bonus call happening at 8pm EDT on Zoom conference.  This is a private call for those who have previously purchased the Fountain of Youth MP3. If that's you, then you have received 2 reminder emails and had 2 chances to register and claim your spot on the live call.  Know that the recording will go out to ALL mp3 buyers - regardless of whether you registered to attend LIVE. Now...the good news for the rest of you is that we now know we're able to open up a VERY LIMITED NUMBER of spots for others to join in on this Bonus Clearings call for ONLY $22.    We asked for folks to submit related topics for the clearings call and this is some of what will be covered: hair loss, thinning hair, thicker hair, gray hair, hair patchiness, skin moles, itchy skin, low immunity, sluggishness, fatigue, menopausal weight gain, excess weight, slow metabolism, fatty liver, bone and muscle strengthening, indigestion, digestive irregularity, inflammation, poor sleep. To claim a spot on the call, click this link and it will take you to Calendly where you can select the Sept 4th date and confirm if there's still an open spot. There you will pay $22 via PayPal to receive the direct Zoom call link, confirmation email and reminders & replay.
TGIWednesday Download
~  MAKING IT THROUGH LIFE'S STORMS  ~
I believe, think, know and feel that I am capable and well equipped to make it through a life storm. I know, when, where, how and why to go with the flow and to bend like the willow knowing that this too shall pass. I am ready, willing and able to endure any of life’s storms and I know that I will co-create with spirit and that I will prevail. I am asking this in all languages and throughout all time lines and so it is.
From the Fish Box
Q&A WITH JIMMY... Q)  "I have a question about the session with you for my dog Angel on Saturday. 1. Because this session is for my dog, will I have to act as a surrogate or will I just be on the phone and you work on her as I answer questions, etc.? 2. Will she need to be in the same room with me? 3. I ask the first question because I had previously scheduled some energy work with another healer on myself the day before on Friday. If I will be a surrogate, I just didn't want to overload my system with energetic work and wondered if I should reschedule Angel's appointment, if that's possible. I have muscle tested and get that I'll be OK but wanted to ask you. I tend to take on my daughter, husband and dog's stuff, if you know what I mean." - F. D.  A) "The dog does not have to be in the room. Yes, absolutely, we are going through you to stand and test as surrogate for the dog. I don't care what any other healers have done or will be doing, my stuff is different. It's not like eating a steak and then not swimming for 30 minutes - it has nothing to do with that lol." - Jimmy
FREE Weekly LIVE Healings and Messages
TODAY SEPT 4th at 3pm EDT - SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS RADIO Jimmy will be the LIVE guest on Charlotte Spicer’s Spiritual Insights Radio TODAY Sept. 4th at 3pm EDT. Tune in, they’ll be taking live callers at (347) 934-0751 Listen here online Every Tuesday at 9pm EDT - JIMMY MACK HEALING SHOW  Join me and my guests weekly on Tuesdays at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT Call in LIVE (713)-955-0594 It's your chance to get FREE intuitive messages on my weekly radio show. My guests are some of the best psychic readers & intuitive healers on the planet!  Tune in every Tuesday night LIVE or just catch the replay & YOU will receive changes & healings just by listening!  
  To listen online, click the date links below.
Listen here to yesterday's replay  Guest: Psychic Joanne Leo Numerology, Astrology and Angel Card Readings from the heart! https://psychicjoanneleo.com/ Listen here SEPTEMBER 10th  Guest: Carolan Carey Radio show host, The Psychic Medium of Sarasota.  Profound readings and messages from spirithttps://www.carolancarey.com/ Listen here SEPTEMBER 17th  Guest: Susan Kennard
Spiritual Scientist, Intuitive Therapist, EFT Master Practitioner & Trainer, Meta Health, Theta Adv DNA, 5D Angelic Healing, Mindfulness Trainer, Founder Sparkle to Success  www.susankennard.co.uk
Listen here SEPTEMBER 24th  Guest: Rev Debbie Dienstbier Transmedium, communications with your loved ones in spirit. Profound messages from an experienced psychic medium and healer. Visit Facebook page
Check out TheJimmyMackHealingShow.com  for a full listing & all replays! 
Live In-Person Appearances
EVERY FRIDAY at KODAWARI YOGA STUDIOS TAMPA
Tampa folks come see me on FRIDAYs - I'm scheduling 15 and 30 minute appointments at Kodawari Yoga Studios from 10am-2pm. Call Kodawari's front desk directly to schedule (813) 773-4017 and pay at the concierge desk... 15 minutes 33$ or 30 minutes 65$. 3965 Henderson Blvd Suite C Tampa (813) 773-4017 http://www.kodawariyoga.com/ Book on Friday  September 6th September 13th September 20th September 27th
  Go deep sea "fishing" with Jimmy!
Level 1 is open to ANYONE at anytime!  
"Jimmy's My Liquid Fish Change Made Simple program is AMAZING!!! He gives you not only videos so you can see the changes within people, but also the books he's written as well! On top of that he's provided all the links and visuals you need so ANY type of learner can do it!!  I appreciated having it to download in a PDF so I can go back to it any time, plus the books and ACTUAL healing sessions so you see, know and understand the whole process even better!!Highly recommend to ANYONE looking to change and make not only their life... but everyone's around them better as well!!" - E.J. / Florida
The Certificate of Mastery Program includes 2 best-selling ebooks and 2 clearing audios plus written & video instructions, AND one-on-one time with Jimmy ALL for about the cost of a single 1-hr session! This online course is for anyone who is familiar with OR new to "fishing" and is ready to dive into the deep end & get results that are beyond the ordinary! It includes The Tackle Box & Spiritual Healing Techniques ebooks PLUS 2 MP3s "Clearing Dark Energies" & "Increasing Your Intuition" to help clear, strengthen and prepare your energy field for optimal “fishing” results. This is a work-at-your-own-pace curriculum that will TEACH & CLEAR you at the same time! In under 2wks you will be finished with the program and ready to fish on your own with greater results! Level II offers Practitioner Certification for those who qualify.
LEARN MORE HERE
Receive 24/7 Daily Prayers From Jimmy
I will dial into you daily in the wee hours and make certain that you are a CLEAR YES, UNCLEAR to NO and RUNNING FORWARD before you start your day. You will send me a list of the members of your immediate household, and yes even pets, and I will add them to my daily prayers. I will arise daily before you are even awake to start my prayers and also run my intelligent computer software 24/7 deleting the negative and increasing the strength of the positive creating a higher probability of outcomes for you and the family.  Each comes with a one-time email analysis print out via the intelligent healing software that I use on your behalf.  Most clients have had amazing results and outcomes and I get emails of thanks each and every week!
                     Choose 7 days @$33              Choose 14 days @$66           Choose 30 days @$99
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The Daily Bread To Feed The Fish
Tell The Fish: 365 Daily Inspirations & Affirmations
SEPTEMBER 4th -    "Today I will break tradition and will transcend politics, religion, and social norm. I will partake in the simplest of pleasures and enjoy those closest to me. I will reach out to those at a distance and I will remind them of our love for one another." 
For those who aren't familiar, here's the list of the MyBeliefWorks™ audio library. Find a topic that addresses your issue(s), click on the link to read more. We had a lot of help downloading & channeling these over the years & they keep getting better.
Abundance Abuse Addiction Body Scan: Head to Toe Daily GPS Reset Dark Energies/Fears Decision Making Diet & Exercise Education & Learning Family & Relatives The Gold Coin Healing Physical Body Healing Mental Stress Holiday Stress
Increasing Intuition IRS & Tax Time Love & Romance Money Mindset Moving Forward Pain Relief Pet Healing Sales & Success Sex Sleep Traveling w/Ease Work & Career Weight Loss Youth & Vitality
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Jimmy Mack 727.678.0557​ EST | Appointments Skype: Jimmy.Mack55 Clearwater Florida USA Book a 15 minute session Book a 30 minute session Book a 60 minute session ​ ​​Transformational Healing of Body, Mind​ & Spirit, People, Places, Pets & Situations!​ ​ Download the My Liquid Fish® Starter Kit (*Updated May 2019) Audio MP3 Downloads​ and books​ to improve your life! Get Certified in ​My Liquid Fish® Change Made Simple® Watch Free Videos on YouTube Weekly Radio Show Archives Shop for ​Supplements ​ http://www.jimmymackhealingshop.com www.jimmymackhealing.com Copyright ©1998-2019 All Rights Reserved  
-------------------------------------------------- TGIW newsletter managed by: Sandy Bidinger Digital Marketing Specialist at SMBeConnected Solutions www.smbeconnected.com  
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divinefishingtips · 5 years ago
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TGIWednesday and a download for making it through life's storms
TGIWednesday News
Well I’ve been praying/fishing for over a week to move Hurricane Dorian out to sea and while the Bahamas sadly took a tragic hit, we now know that the worst of it is continuing to stay off the Florida east coast as it moves north. We are continuing to pray for Dorian to have the least amount of damage and loss of life... that's the goal.  But I want to urge you all to Keep the Faith during this weather event or any other kind of "storm" that arises in your life. There will still always be challenges and with these kinds of “life storms” but know that "this too shall pass” as my sweet mom Granny Ruth always says. When you see it coming, statements are of little help.  When you’re moving through a life storm, you are nearly numb on listening to the advice of others.  Once you’re through it however, you can look back and realize on some level it was necessary and maybe it took you out of a greater harms way or was an unanswered prayer that actually allowed your life to turn out even better than hoped for.  Keep the faith! Ok, so... voice back? Check. moving forward with grace and ease? Check. And just in time for tonight's "Turning On Your Youth and Vitality Switch" bonus call happening at 8pm EDT on Zoom conference.  This is a private call for those who have previously purchased the Fountain of Youth MP3. If that's you, then you have received 2 reminder emails and had 2 chances to register and claim your spot on the live call.  Know that the recording will go out to ALL mp3 buyers - regardless of whether you registered to attend LIVE. Now...the good news for the rest of you is that we now know we're able to open up a VERY LIMITED NUMBER of spots for others to join in on this Bonus Clearings call for ONLY $22.    We asked for folks to submit related topics for the clearings call and this is some of what will be covered: hair loss, thinning hair, thicker hair, gray hair, hair patchiness, skin moles, itchy skin, low immunity, sluggishness, fatigue, menopausal weight gain, excess weight, slow metabolism, fatty liver, bone and muscle strengthening, indigestion, digestive irregularity, inflammation, poor sleep. To claim a spot on the call, click this link and it will take you to Calendly where you can select the Sept 4th date and confirm if there's still an open spot. There you will pay $22 via PayPal to receive the direct Zoom call link, confirmation email and reminders & replay.
TGIWednesday Download
~  MAKING IT THROUGH LIFE'S STORMS  ~
I believe, think, know and feel that I am capable and well equipped to make it through a life storm. I know, when, where, how and why to go with the flow and to bend like the willow knowing that this too shall pass. I am ready, willing and able to endure any of life’s storms and I know that I will co-create with spirit and that I will prevail. I am asking this in all languages and throughout all time lines and so it is.
From the Fish Box
Q&A WITH JIMMY... Q)  "I have a question about the session with you for my dog Angel on Saturday. 1. Because this session is for my dog, will I have to act as a surrogate or will I just be on the phone and you work on her as I answer questions, etc.? 2. Will she need to be in the same room with me? 3. I ask the first question because I had previously scheduled some energy work with another healer on myself the day before on Friday. If I will be a surrogate, I just didn't want to overload my system with energetic work and wondered if I should reschedule Angel's appointment, if that's possible. I have muscle tested and get that I'll be OK but wanted to ask you. I tend to take on my daughter, husband and dog's stuff, if you know what I mean." - F. D.  A) "The dog does not have to be in the room. Yes, absolutely, we are going through you to stand and test as surrogate for the dog. I don't care what any other healers have done or will be doing, my stuff is different. It's not like eating a steak and then not swimming for 30 minutes - it has nothing to do with that lol." - Jimmy
FREE Weekly LIVE Healings and Messages
TODAY SEPT 4th at 3pm EDT - SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS RADIO Jimmy will be the LIVE guest on Charlotte Spicer’s Spiritual Insights Radio TODAY Sept. 4th at 3pm EDT. Tune in, they’ll be taking live callers at (347) 934-0751 Listen here online Every Tuesday at 9pm EDT - JIMMY MACK HEALING SHOW  Join me and my guests weekly on Tuesdays at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT Call in LIVE (713)-955-0594 It's your chance to get FREE intuitive messages on my weekly radio show. My guests are some of the best psychic readers & intuitive healers on the planet!  Tune in every Tuesday night LIVE or just catch the replay & YOU will receive changes & healings just by listening!  
  To listen online, click the date links below.
Listen here to yesterday's replay  Guest: Psychic Joanne Leo Numerology, Astrology and Angel Card Readings from the heart! https://psychicjoanneleo.com/ Listen here SEPTEMBER 10th  Guest: Carolan Carey Radio show host, The Psychic Medium of Sarasota.  Profound readings and messages from spirithttps://www.carolancarey.com/ Listen here SEPTEMBER 17th  Guest: Susan Kennard
Spiritual Scientist, Intuitive Therapist, EFT Master Practitioner & Trainer, Meta Health, Theta Adv DNA, 5D Angelic Healing, Mindfulness Trainer, Founder Sparkle to Success  www.susankennard.co.uk
Listen here SEPTEMBER 24th  Guest: Rev Debbie Dienstbier Transmedium, communications with your loved ones in spirit. Profound messages from an experienced psychic medium and healer. Visit Facebook page
Check out TheJimmyMackHealingShow.com  for a full listing & all replays! 
Live In-Person Appearances
EVERY FRIDAY at KODAWARI YOGA STUDIOS TAMPA
Tampa folks come see me on FRIDAYs - I'm scheduling 15 and 30 minute appointments at Kodawari Yoga Studios from 10am-2pm. Call Kodawari's front desk directly to schedule (813) 773-4017 and pay at the concierge desk... 15 minutes 33$ or 30 minutes 65$. 3965 Henderson Blvd Suite C Tampa (813) 773-4017 http://www.kodawariyoga.com/ Book on Friday  September 6th September 13th September 20th September 27th
  Go deep sea "fishing" with Jimmy!
Level 1 is open to ANYONE at anytime!  
"Jimmy's My Liquid Fish Change Made Simple program is AMAZING!!! He gives you not only videos so you can see the changes within people, but also the books he's written as well! On top of that he's provided all the links and visuals you need so ANY type of learner can do it!!  I appreciated having it to download in a PDF so I can go back to it any time, plus the books and ACTUAL healing sessions so you see, know and understand the whole process even better!!Highly recommend to ANYONE looking to change and make not only their life... but everyone's around them better as well!!" - E.J. / Florida
The Certificate of Mastery Program includes 2 best-selling ebooks and 2 clearing audios plus written & video instructions, AND one-on-one time with Jimmy ALL for about the cost of a single 1-hr session! This online course is for anyone who is familiar with OR new to "fishing" and is ready to dive into the deep end & get results that are beyond the ordinary! It includes The Tackle Box & Spiritual Healing Techniques ebooks PLUS 2 MP3s "Clearing Dark Energies" & "Increasing Your Intuition" to help clear, strengthen and prepare your energy field for optimal “fishing” results. This is a work-at-your-own-pace curriculum that will TEACH & CLEAR you at the same time! In under 2wks you will be finished with the program and ready to fish on your own with greater results! Level II offers Practitioner Certification for those who qualify.
LEARN MORE HERE
Receive 24/7 Daily Prayers From Jimmy
I will dial into you daily in the wee hours and make certain that you are a CLEAR YES, UNCLEAR to NO and RUNNING FORWARD before you start your day. You will send me a list of the members of your immediate household, and yes even pets, and I will add them to my daily prayers. I will arise daily before you are even awake to start my prayers and also run my intelligent computer software 24/7 deleting the negative and increasing the strength of the positive creating a higher probability of outcomes for you and the family.  Each comes with a one-time email analysis print out via the intelligent healing software that I use on your behalf.  Most clients have had amazing results and outcomes and I get emails of thanks each and every week!
                     Choose 7 days @$33              Choose 14 days @$66           Choose 30 days @$99
**Can't See The Full Email? Click Here to View Online**
Fish Food 
The Daily Bread To Feed The Fish
Tell The Fish: 365 Daily Inspirations & Affirmations
SEPTEMBER 4th -    "Today I will break tradition and will transcend politics, religion, and social norm. I will partake in the simplest of pleasures and enjoy those closest to me. I will reach out to those at a distance and I will remind them of our love for one another." 
For those who aren't familiar, here's the list of the MyBeliefWorks™ audio library. Find a topic that addresses your issue(s), click on the link to read more. We had a lot of help downloading & channeling these over the years & they keep getting better.
Abundance Abuse Addiction Body Scan: Head to Toe Daily GPS Reset Dark Energies/Fears Decision Making Diet & Exercise Education & Learning Family & Relatives The Gold Coin Healing Physical Body Healing Mental Stress Holiday Stress
Increasing Intuition IRS & Tax Time Love & Romance Money Mindset Moving Forward Pain Relief Pet Healing Sales & Success Sex Sleep Traveling w/Ease Work & Career Weight Loss Youth & Vitality
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-------------------------------------------------- TGIW newsletter managed by: Sandy Bidinger Digital Marketing Specialist at SMBeConnected Solutions www.smbeconnected.com  
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365dailyaffirmations · 5 years ago
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TGIWednesday and a download for making it through life's storms
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Well I’ve been praying/fishing for over a week to move Hurricane Dorian out to sea and while the Bahamas sadly took a tragic hit, we now know that the worst of it is continuing to stay off the Florida east coast as it moves north. We are continuing to pray for Dorian to have the least amount of damage and loss of life... that's the goal.  But I want to urge you all to Keep the Faith during this weather event or any other kind of "storm" that arises in your life. There will still always be challenges and with these kinds of “life storms” but know that "this too shall pass” as my sweet mom Granny Ruth always says. When you see it coming, statements are of little help.  When you’re moving through a life storm, you are nearly numb on listening to the advice of others.  Once you’re through it however, you can look back and realize on some level it was necessary and maybe it took you out of a greater harms way or was an unanswered prayer that actually allowed your life to turn out even better than hoped for.  Keep the faith! Ok, so... voice back? Check. moving forward with grace and ease? Check. And just in time for tonight's "Turning On Your Youth and Vitality Switch" bonus call happening at 8pm EDT on Zoom conference.  This is a private call for those who have previously purchased the Fountain of Youth MP3. If that's you, then you have received 2 reminder emails and had 2 chances to register and claim your spot on the live call.  Know that the recording will go out to ALL mp3 buyers - regardless of whether you registered to attend LIVE. Now...the good news for the rest of you is that we now know we're able to open up a VERY LIMITED NUMBER of spots for others to join in on this Bonus Clearings call for ONLY $22.    We asked for folks to submit related topics for the clearings call and this is some of what will be covered: hair loss, thinning hair, thicker hair, gray hair, hair patchiness, skin moles, itchy skin, low immunity, sluggishness, fatigue, menopausal weight gain, excess weight, slow metabolism, fatty liver, bone and muscle strengthening, indigestion, digestive irregularity, inflammation, poor sleep. To claim a spot on the call, click this link and it will take you to Calendly where you can select the Sept 4th date and confirm if there's still an open spot. There you will pay $22 via PayPal to receive the direct Zoom call link, confirmation email and reminders & replay.
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~  MAKING IT THROUGH LIFE'S STORMS  ~
I believe, think, know and feel that I am capable and well equipped to make it through a life storm. I know, when, where, how and why to go with the flow and to bend like the willow knowing that this too shall pass. I am ready, willing and able to endure any of life’s storms and I know that I will co-create with spirit and that I will prevail. I am asking this in all languages and throughout all time lines and so it is.
From the Fish Box
Q&A WITH JIMMY... Q)  "I have a question about the session with you for my dog Angel on Saturday. 1. Because this session is for my dog, will I have to act as a surrogate or will I just be on the phone and you work on her as I answer questions, etc.? 2. Will she need to be in the same room with me? 3. I ask the first question because I had previously scheduled some energy work with another healer on myself the day before on Friday. If I will be a surrogate, I just didn't want to overload my system with energetic work and wondered if I should reschedule Angel's appointment, if that's possible. I have muscle tested and get that I'll be OK but wanted to ask you. I tend to take on my daughter, husband and dog's stuff, if you know what I mean." - F. D.  A) "The dog does not have to be in the room. Yes, absolutely, we are going through you to stand and test as surrogate for the dog. I don't care what any other healers have done or will be doing, my stuff is different. It's not like eating a steak and then not swimming for 30 minutes - it has nothing to do with that lol." - Jimmy
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Listen here to yesterday's replay  Guest: Psychic Joanne Leo Numerology, Astrology and Angel Card Readings from the heart! https://psychicjoanneleo.com/ Listen here SEPTEMBER 10th  Guest: Carolan Carey Radio show host, The Psychic Medium of Sarasota.  Profound readings and messages from spirithttps://www.carolancarey.com/ Listen here SEPTEMBER 17th  Guest: Susan Kennard
Spiritual Scientist, Intuitive Therapist, EFT Master Practitioner & Trainer, Meta Health, Theta Adv DNA, 5D Angelic Healing, Mindfulness Trainer, Founder Sparkle to Success  www.susankennard.co.uk
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Tampa folks come see me on FRIDAYs - I'm scheduling 15 and 30 minute appointments at Kodawari Yoga Studios from 10am-2pm. Call Kodawari's front desk directly to schedule (813) 773-4017 and pay at the concierge desk... 15 minutes 33$ or 30 minutes 65$. 3965 Henderson Blvd Suite C Tampa (813) 773-4017 http://www.kodawariyoga.com/ Book on Friday  September 6th September 13th September 20th September 27th
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Master Your Taxes in 10 Easy Steps
So you’re self-employed. Good for you! You’re officially in charge of your own destiny. But if you’re self-employed in the U.S., Uncle Sam gets his share.
Most fitness pros know this. (Those who don’t are in for a very rude awakening when their tax bill comes due this spring.) But what you may not realize is just how much you can save by taking advantage of strategic tax deductions. By deducting all those you’re entitled to, you reduce your taxable income, potentially saving you a lot of money.
I know all this can seem overwhelming at first. I’ve had multiple entrepreneurs tell me they can’t understand a word their accountants say. It’s like their CPA speaks another language. (I call it “accountantese.”)
That’s where I come in. My job is to demystify money for entrepreneurs, breaking down complex financial goals into simple steps. The idea isn’t to replace your accountant—and yes, you do need one!—but to empower you with the baseline knowledge to feel more confident and prepared for your next appointment.
It’s about more than simply knowing what you can and can’t deduct—although that’s a big and important part of it. It’s about instituting the systems and resources that help you maximize profit while minimizing stress.
These 10 steps will put you on the right path.
READ ALSO: Are You Making Yourself Rich, or Poor? Why Every Choice Today Matters
1. Make friends with your accountant
I’ll be honest: If you struggle to understand your accountant, the problem might be you. It’s important to make an effort. You don’t have to pick out curtains or anything, but you do need to spend some time together.
Chat, build a rapport, and ask questions. No good? Then find someone else. The U.S. tax code is complicated and always changing. You need a professional to guide you, one you can talk to and trust.
2. Open a separate account for business expenses
A lot of newbies use their personal checking account and credit card for business expenses, and it can be a mess to sort out.
READ ALSO: 10 Online Training Challenges No One Warns You About
You need to treat personal and business money like church and state. It’s easier to track expenses, and you’re less likely to overlook deductions. Plus, it’s much easier to see at a glance how much you’re spending. That’s vital for trainers who’re too busy taking care of clients to stop and look at the numbers.
You don’t need a “business account” per se, especially if you’re not incorporated yet. A dedicated checking account or credit card works just fine (although you should check with your accountant first).
3. Expense the basics
Basics are your business necessities, and the more obvious write-offs. They include all your operational costs—fitness equipment, insurance, supplies, marketing, professional memberships and publications, and any business license you need—along with accounting and legal fees.
You can also write off the costs of using your work space—rent, utilities, Internet. Use a car for business? You can write off a portion of your mileage, and perhaps even your lease. I put cellphones and computers in this category too. If you use it for business, you need to deduct it.
4. Don’t forget the discretionary stuff
Things get interesting when it comes to discretionary spending, a category that includes travel, education, events, business meals, and client gifts. (Notably, the cost of entertaining clients is no longer deductible in the U.S., though client meals still are.)
Unlike basic expenses, like keeping the lights on and your equipment in working order, there’s a less direct line from these costs to your business’s bottom line. But that doesn’t mean they’re too risky to deduct. It just means you have to document why you spent that money. Taking a client to dinner, for example, helps you build a relationship and improve retention. Attending a fitness conference helps you stay connected and informed, and usually offers CEUs to retain your certifications.
Ask yourself if the expenditure will help your business grow. If the answer is yes, expense it.
5. But don’t go crazy
It’s smart to deduct the things you need to run your business. But it’s foolish to take on new expenses just because they’re deductible. The fact you can expense fancy dinners with clients doesn’t mean that’s a good way to spend your hard-earned money. At least half those costs are still coming out of your own pocket. Tax deductible doesn’t mean free.
6. Embrace development and education
Anything that makes you more knowledgeable in your field is deductible: books, magazines, memberships, courses, certifications, seminars, conferences. I know one entrepreneur who was able to deduct the $50,000 cost of attending a huge industry event.
The key: It must be related to your field. Did you join the Online Trainer Academy? Subscribe to Fitness Marketing Monthly? Buy one of Jonathan Goodman’s books? All are 100 percent deductible. But a subscription to Architectural Digest? Probably not.
READ ALSO: Five Top Trainers Reveal the Lesson That Changed Their Careers
7. When in doubt, expense it
I’ve seen entrepreneurs and CEOs deduct the cost of therapists and life coaches, which they justify as the price they pay to stay mentally healthy.
To justify an expense, you need to show how it can help grow your business, and you want to expense everything you have a good case for. It’s easy enough to move these “gray area” expenses over to the personal side if your accountant says no.
8. Ask questions
Think of your accountant the way your clients think of you. If they’re confused about something that’s important for their success on your program, wouldn’t you rather have them ask you? You can’t be afraid to ask questions that affect your financial fitness.
So if your accountant says no to a deduction, this is how you follow up: “What needs to happen for this to be a legitimate business expense?” I know one company owner who was able to expense clothing by making a simple tweak to the structure of the organization.
You may be able to do that, but you won’t know if you don’t ask.
9. Get organized
I work with highly successful entrepreneurs. In my experience, they know a lot about tax deductions, but they’re completely lost in terms of organization. Their records are a mess. They don’t use accounting software. They know next to nothing about the financials of their own business.
No matter how good you are at training your clients, if your financial records are in shambles, you’re only inviting stress.
Anyone making $30,000 a year or more should invest in accounting software like QuickBooks, or at least track revenue and expenses on spreadsheet. I also recommend hiring a bookkeeper, even for just a couple of hours a month. Ninety percent of the time, entrepreneurs should not be doing their own bookkeeping.
READ ALSO: How to Have a Long Career as a Personal Trainer
10. Save your receipts
Let me say that again: Save your receipts. All of them. I’m old school and keep mine in bank boxes, but a lot of people digitally store theirs using software like Hubdoc or Receipt Bank.
And here’s your pro tip: Jot down any details regarding the expense right on the receipt. If it’s a meal receipt, write down the client you were dining with and the purpose of the meeting. If it’s a travel receipt, same deal.
More documentation is always better. It helps at tax time and makes any audit a thousand times easier. I know one entrepreneur who was recently audited and asked to present 30 receipts. Thanks to a solid organizational system, compliance was easy and painless. Done and done.
Organizational systems are key, and the lack of them is the number-one thing that holds entrepreneurs back. Figure out the right ones for you, and you’ll not only save money and reduce stress at tax time, you’ll find yourself with a business that runs better all around.
      Your Next Move: Invest in Your Fitness Marketing (It’s a Tax-Deductible Expense!)
Keep more of what you make by improving your financial literacy and taking advantage of the many tax deductions available to fitness professionals. That’s just one of the many strategies and lessons we teach in Fitness Marketing Monthly (FMM), your monthly guide to a more prosperous career.
FMM is the only marketing information that you’ll need, conveniently delivered to your door in print once a month. Specifically, it’ll show you how to:
Instantly boost your bottom line with premium pricing strategies
Achieve more in less time with the efficiency habits of the pros
Confidently sell with greater ease by understanding customer psychology
If you’re a fitness or nutrition pro who is looking to take the next step in your career, FMM is for you. You’ll receive a receipt for your business tax deductions, plus up to $621 in bonuses when you subscribe.
Learn more and begin your subscription at theptdc.com/fmm today!
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fitono · 6 years ago
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Master Your Taxes in 10 Easy Steps
So you’re self-employed. Good for you! You’re officially in charge of your own destiny. But if you’re self-employed in the U.S., Uncle Sam gets his share.
Most fitness pros know this. (Those who don’t are in for a very rude awakening when their tax bill comes due this spring.) But what you may not realize is just how much you can save by taking advantage of strategic tax deductions. By deducting all those you’re entitled to, you reduce your taxable income, potentially saving you a lot of money.
I know all this can seem overwhelming at first. I’ve had multiple entrepreneurs tell me they can’t understand a word their accountants say. It’s like their CPA speaks another language. (I call it “accountantese.”)
That’s where I come in. My job is to demystify money for entrepreneurs, breaking down complex financial goals into simple steps. The idea isn’t to replace your accountant—and yes, you do need one!—but to empower you with the baseline knowledge to feel more confident and prepared for your next appointment.
It’s about more than simply knowing what you can and can’t deduct—although that’s a big and important part of it. It’s about instituting the systems and resources that help you maximize profit while minimizing stress.
These 10 steps will put you on the right path.
READ ALSO: Are You Making Yourself Rich, or Poor? Why Every Choice Today Matters
1. Make friends with your accountant
I’ll be honest: If you struggle to understand your accountant, the problem might be you. It’s important to make an effort. You don’t have to pick out curtains or anything, but you do need to spend some time together.
Chat, build a rapport, and ask questions. No good? Then find someone else. The U.S. tax code is complicated and always changing. You need a professional to guide you, one you can talk to and trust.
2. Open a separate account for business expenses
A lot of newbies use their personal checking account and credit card for business expenses, and it can be a mess to sort out.
READ ALSO: 10 Online Training Challenges No One Warns You About
You need to treat personal and business money like church and state. It’s easier to track expenses, and you’re less likely to overlook deductions. Plus, it’s much easier to see at a glance how much you’re spending. That’s vital for trainers who’re too busy taking care of clients to stop and look at the numbers.
You don’t need a “business account” per se, especially if you’re not incorporated yet. A dedicated checking account or credit card works just fine (although you should check with your accountant first).
3. Expense the basics
Basics are your business necessities, and the more obvious write-offs. They include all your operational costs—fitness equipment, insurance, supplies, marketing, professional memberships and publications, and any business license you need—along with accounting and legal fees.
You can also write off the costs of using your work space—rent, utilities, Internet. Use a car for business? You can write off a portion of your mileage, and perhaps even your lease. I put cellphones and computers in this category too. If you use it for business, you need to deduct it.
4. Don’t forget the discretionary stuff
Things get interesting when it comes to discretionary spending, a category that includes travel, education, events, business meals, and client gifts. (Notably, the cost of entertaining clients is no longer deductible in the U.S., though client meals still are.)
Unlike basic expenses, like keeping the lights on and your equipment in working order, there’s a less direct line from these costs to your business’s bottom line. But that doesn’t mean they’re too risky to deduct. It just means you have to document why you spent that money. Taking a client to dinner, for example, helps you build a relationship and improve retention. Attending a fitness conference helps you stay connected and informed, and usually offers CEUs to retain your certifications.
Ask yourself if the expenditure will help your business grow. If the answer is yes, expense it.
5. But don’t go crazy
It’s smart to deduct the things you need to run your business. But it’s foolish to take on new expenses just because they’re deductible. The fact you can expense fancy dinners with clients doesn’t mean that’s a good way to spend your hard-earned money. At least half those costs are still coming out of your own pocket. Tax deductible doesn’t mean free.
6. Embrace development and education
Anything that makes you more knowledgeable in your field is deductible: books, magazines, memberships, courses, certifications, seminars, conferences. I know one entrepreneur who was able to deduct the $50,000 cost of attending a huge industry event.
The key: It must be related to your field. Did you join the Online Trainer Academy? Subscribe to Fitness Marketing Monthly? Buy one of Jonathan Goodman’s books? All are 100 percent deductible. But a subscription to Architectural Digest? Probably not.
READ ALSO: Five Top Trainers Reveal the Lesson That Changed Their Careers
7. When in doubt, expense it
I’ve seen entrepreneurs and CEOs deduct the cost of therapists and life coaches, which they justify as the price they pay to stay mentally healthy.
To justify an expense, you need to show how it can help grow your business, and you want to expense everything you have a good case for. It’s easy enough to move these “gray area” expenses over to the personal side if your accountant says no.
8. Ask questions
Think of your accountant the way your clients think of you. If they’re confused about something that’s important for their success on your program, wouldn’t you rather have them ask you? You can’t be afraid to ask questions that affect your financial fitness.
So if your accountant says no to a deduction, this is how you follow up: “What needs to happen for this to be a legitimate business expense?” I know one company owner who was able to expense clothing by making a simple tweak to the structure of the organization.
You may be able to do that, but you won’t know if you don’t ask.
9. Get organized
I work with highly successful entrepreneurs. In my experience, they know a lot about tax deductions, but they’re completely lost in terms of organization. Their records are a mess. They don’t use accounting software. They know next to nothing about the financials of their own business.
No matter how good you are at training your clients, if your financial records are in shambles, you’re only inviting stress.
Anyone making $30,000 a year or more should invest in accounting software like QuickBooks, or at least track revenue and expenses on spreadsheet. I also recommend hiring a bookkeeper, even for just a couple of hours a month. Ninety percent of the time, entrepreneurs should not be doing their own bookkeeping.
READ ALSO: How to Have a Long Career as a Personal Trainer
10. Save your receipts
Let me say that again: Save your receipts. All of them. I’m old school and keep mine in bank boxes, but a lot of people digitally store theirs using software like Hubdoc or Receipt Bank.
And here’s your pro tip: Jot down any details regarding the expense right on the receipt. If it’s a meal receipt, write down the client you were dining with and the purpose of the meeting. If it’s a travel receipt, same deal.
More documentation is always better. It helps at tax time and makes any audit a thousand times easier. I know one entrepreneur who was recently audited and asked to present 30 receipts. Thanks to a solid organizational system, compliance was easy and painless. Done and done.
Organizational systems are key, and the lack of them is the number-one thing that holds entrepreneurs back. Figure out the right ones for you, and you’ll not only save money and reduce stress at tax time, you’ll find yourself with a business that runs better all around.
      Your Next Move: Invest in Your Fitness Marketing (It’s a Tax-Deductible Expense!)
Keep more of what you make by improving your financial literacy and taking advantage of the many tax deductions available to fitness professionals. That’s just one of the many strategies and lessons we teach in Fitness Marketing Monthly (FMM), your monthly guide to a more prosperous career.
FMM is the only marketing information that you’ll need, conveniently delivered to your door in print once a month. Specifically, it’ll show you how to:
Instantly boost your bottom line with premium pricing strategies
Achieve more in less time with the efficiency habits of the pros
Confidently sell with greater ease by understanding customer psychology
If you’re a fitness or nutrition pro who is looking to take the next step in your career, FMM is for you. You’ll receive a receipt for your business tax deductions, plus up to $621 in bonuses when you subscribe.
Learn more and begin your subscription at theptdc.com/fmm today!
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MIKEY’S PERSONAL BLOG 123, September 2018
On Monday afternoon, I had my first official appointment with my new mental health support worker Vadim at The Coffee Club Casey Central. I was having some reservations about this due to the fact that this was a sudden change that I hadn’t mentally adjusted to yet. Thankfully my former support worker Ally was there to make me feel more comfortable and make the transition easier for me.
I guess my issue is that both Vadim and I have very similar personalities and it could get silent very quickly. This is where I love preparing lists of topics to talk about so that I have a backup plan. I was literally compiling my current list at around 11pm last night as I couldn't sleep as usual, detailing my thoughts and feelings around work, booking myself in to see a psychiatrist, the local gig I attended last Friday night, the Men of Doveton program and an upcoming Trivia Night with the Young Adults Aspergers group.
By the end of the appointment, we were all laughing in hysterics and I unintentionally got myself burned out. The conversation did dive into difficult territory around how I manage myself in social situations as I put a tonne of pressure on myself and overthink about what others expectations are. One of the most important lessons I got out of today is to not judge a book by its cover. I’ve decided to give Vadim a chance and see how things go until the NDIS takes over my support services. https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/mental-health/programs-services/personal-helpers-and-mentors-phams
On Tuesday morning, I attended a HIIT Power Training and Boxing class with Cinamon Guerin at CinFull Fitness. Honestly getting to this class by 9.40am was very much a struggle for me even during the school holidays with no peak hour traffic. I think it comes down to two main factors: lack of sleep and lack of motivation. But like any type of gym session, making the effort to travel there is half the battle for me. There was another four clients in today’s session which I felt comfortable about.
What I didn’t expect from today’s PT session was my internal fears from last year beginning to resurface. Thankfully Cinamon was on the sidelines to give me some encouragement and realistic advice. There’s plenty of complex issues at play when it comes to my fitness journey: how I feel about myself as a person, self-consciousness, body image, comparing myself to others, irrational perceptions of what’s “good enough”, the internal pressure of needing to “keep up” with the others. https://www.self.com/story/strategies-for-gym-anxiety-at-any-size
These are still things I’m continuing to work on however. It doesn’t help when your first experience inside a gym was full of personal trainers and coaches with massively inflated egos, a penchant for competitiveness, constant gym selfies and videos filmed on smart phones and barely any focus on mental health issues. If you couldn’t handle the workouts, then too bad. That was the philosophy and attitude that I got from them. https://www.fitnesseducation.edu.au/blog/health/how-personal-trainers-can-support-and-enhance-mental-health/
Thankfully Cinamon’s philosophy and attitude is the complete opposite of this. She is very compassionate, supportive, safety-conscious and always considers the client’s needs first and foremost. The first half of the session focused on weight lifting and resistance training: med ball slams, back squats, overhead presses, squats and push ups. We also did some deep weighted squats and hip thrusters with the dumbbells. https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/hiit-training-for-strength-athletes-do-it-without-losing-gains.html
During the second half, we did some boxing drills in pairs which included jabs, uppercuts and hooks are different speeds and intensities plus 10, 20, 30 reps and runs in between. My boxing technique is getting there. It’s a good thing that I’m a fast learner because it’s really hard work getting the positioning and co-ordination correct sometimes. Thankfully everyone in the group classes are really friendly, understanding and patience particularly when you’re still a beginner. https://www.facebook.com/CinFullFitness/
On Thursday night, I attended the Young Adults Aspergers Peer Support Group held at MS Australia - The Nerve Centre in Blackburn. This month the group leaders put on a trivia night which turned out to be a great idea. I’ve been to many trivia nights in my 32 year lifetime and I pretty much know what can go wrong (making the questions too hard, not giving people enough time to answer the questions, having the night go on way too long, throwing in unnecessary games/auctions/raffles and overly long presentations, having too many people at one table and also in the whole room).
Thankfully the crew at Aspergers Victoria managed to sidestep most of those issues. We got divided into small groups of 3-5 people to a table which was a wise decision. Socially, this is the most relaxed I’ve felt in a very long time. I think that it shows how far I’ve come since joining AV. I getting to know other Aspies and feel comfortable in that space. I’m also learning that it’s okay to not have much to say or to actively listen to conversations.
There was two rounds of questions with categories including technology, computers, video games, fantasy, role playing games, history, music, TV shows, literature, physics, chemistry and public transport. Obviously I really struggled on the “nerdier” topics but there were a few that were dead obvious to me. We also had the challenge of working out 20 different train stations on the 2018 version of the Victorian Train Network. I’ve studied this map a few times (or at least older versions of it) so I could figure out a few station right away. Others I was racking my brain over.
The night was hosted by a guy named Phil. I actually felt a lot of empathy for him especially when he was having difficulty pronouncing some of the words in the questions and answers. It was also a challenge speaking over the loud conversations that continued to happen in the room. At least the leaders were keeping things in check tonight as things can easily go off on a tangent and not be focused back on what we’re supposed to be doing.
But overall, it was a really enjoyable night. We even got spoiled with a large selection of pizzas for dinner. At just under 2 hours, it was also the right length as my concentration and interest levels tend to dip after that point. I’ll never know why people think it’s necessary to have trivia nights run for 4-5 hours. It’s beyond ridiculous. I personality think a couple of hours is more than enough, otherwise it becomes a very long and tiring night. https://aspergersvic.org.au/young-adults
“Ask for forever when the end is in sight. Showing what you want to. We're looking for the light in an ocean of night. But will we ever see it through? And I need you to know I'm not asking for a miracle. But if love is enough, could you let it show? If you feel it could you let me know?” CHVRCHES - Miracle (2018)
“Is it alright if I save myself and if I clean up my own mess. Is it enough, yeah? Is it enough? 'Cause I've had enough. Do you ever wonder what we learned? We can raise our glasses, dancing on the ashes as it burns. Have you reached the point of no return?”           CHVRCHES - Heaven/Hell (2018)
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Part 1 of 3. “Things Change in A Moment!” Greatest News of my life in the morning/ and a bomb on my soul at 3:33 p.m. (August 2, 2018) Last Thursday, one week ago today, with great dreams being realized, I was given devastating news. Okay first of all on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, MIchael and I met with the head of marketing for Dos Lagos to review and finalize details to pursue our idea of having one day a month, preferably the first Sunday, be a PET SOCIAL at their beautiful location. And, get all the paperwork finished, i.e. contracts. Insurance secured, and details of the planned itinerary for each show from time to activities. Swirling in my head has been to create a day not about us, but about bringing together our community of dog, and pet lovers, to share their animals, enjoy some quality speakers from vets, to trainers, to people with books or TV shows sharing new ideas on pet care, and even have some neighborhood kids singing to entertain all. And have raffles, a bake shop, and other fun little entities. The entire event is about bringing our community together, and also let people know about our dogs in need of new homes, plus the animals waiting to be saved in our shelters. So, upon leaving there, I was in the clouds. Now, however, on Tuesday, when we had our first appointment, I was unable to walk that morning, and had to postpone the meeting a day, however it was all working out. The marketing professional has bigger ideas than me! That says a lot about this creative man. He plans in a few months, because he’s sure we will be packed to close off streets. YES YES YES. This man gets it! Completely, and greater than we do ! Im designing dog Costumes for our young people volunteers. We can be just like Disney. I began working on the itinerary the moment we got back to the Sanctuary. Then the next morning, Michael and I had to get up really early as I had a long awaited appointment with the top spinal neurologist surgeon at USC. I had seen him before; he did not think he could redo my four botched back and sacrum surgeries; suggested I get a spinal NEURO transmitter, kind of like a pacemaker for the spine. I cant walk, my left leg is nearly all dead, and each day the pain is excruciating. His EMG test showed my L4, L 5, and S 1 in my spine were severed. But I felt in my heart the NEURO deal was just a bandaid. I don’t need a bandaid. I need a solution. Everyday I cant walk, and the pain is excruciating. Well, this man had been working trying to figure out what was the real problem. And he found out the issue, My sacrum is not straight. He sent all my records, and tests, to John Hopkins and other outside resources too. Well, 12 years ago, I broke my sacrum ice skating in northern Minnesota on Christmas Eve day, Dressed up in a winter wonderland dress, new skates, and rolling along with my cousins on an area all the boys had cleared for us girls. Hot toddies were at our pit stops, Im with my cousins that have been in my life since born, its Christmas and just like all our Christmas Holidays as children, we were together, and skating . . . . . Oh let the Minnesota wind blow! Plus I looked so cute. Well, the rink was a little bumpy. Hey the guys are older now too, but who cared; not me! But thirty minutes out I went down on my ribs, yes I broke a couple of those too, but I did not care. I got up and flew off to skate more. Im nearly flying. Happy? I was in heaven! However THEN I fell on my back. Oh brother! I could not get up! OOPS. And dear Michael comes over to me, my pretty dress ripped at the bottom, I can’t get up at all, and he says, “I thought you were a really great skater?.” Yeah, yeah, well guess Ive lost some of my flight with age. Us kids skated hour after hour as children. But those years had long passed, and I knew I was in trouble. The boys, now men, had to carry me back to the house. Good grief! And pain, I think I drank an entire bottle of Minnesota Brandy! It was interesting though, I was still having the time of my life. I was with my dear dear cousins, we played Bingo for Christmas Eve, nearly killing each other over getting the extraordinary gifts, of ducks carved by one of the guys, blankets hand made, and just precious gifts. You toss dice, and when the gifts are all opened, you toss the dice among you, and when you get doubles, you can take a gift from another person. That’s when the fun begins. As kids we were dangerous over the gifts mostly hand made. No wonder I have such a diligent drive to WIN! And never give up. So all my childhood memories I was reliving. Little did I know I had SHATTERED my SACRUM. Shattered! I had destroyed my sacrum. But with cocktails, laughter and a MInnesota old-fashioned blizzard, just like when I was a child, I was on a cloud. Michael and I had driven to Minnesota to fix up my aunt’s home. She was found murdered, oh thats another story, she was MURDERED. I was her executor and niece. She and my mom were very close, and Nancy spent all her summers with her children, same age as me, at our supper club. Now she was dead, and it was and still is a horror. Another day I will tell all, but not right now. But we are in a truck, 400 miles north of the cities, and thousands of miles north of our home in California. The day after Christmas, we still had celebrating to do, the usual meal, And just sharing all our tales. But the following day MIchael and I headed down to Minneapolis, in a a severe snowstorm which for me made the trip bearable, and memorable, and fun! Im easy to please! We decided we would go to the hospital in the cities, as if I had to go into a hospital MIchael could be working on the my aunts house that had been stripped and nearly destroyed by a stranger she had befriended. A lonely woman in need of love! Well Edina hospital informed me my tail bone was broken, and just needed to heal. And gave me I think 250 20 mg. Of Percocet. Yikes. And my many other relatives made sure we had liquor. I love being in Minnesota! We had a balloon bed on the floor. I hurt so bad, and could not lift my legs at all; couldn’t really walk, but I supervised! We were thinking of moving back there at this point. My aunts home was beautiful, it had just been harmed, but it was coming together so elegant, and I thought I would finally get to go back home. A dream in my heart for years. But it did not happen. I was too sick, and we did what was critical, well Michael did, and headed home to California. We set up pillows and tried to make me comfortable, it was a horrible ride though. We met Michaels mom, dad, sister and family in Arizona. They were celebrating a family anniversary. I tried to attend the dinner, but we had to get up and leave. We got on the highway. I needed to be in a hospital, and we needed to get home. At the dinner table, I asked everyone for their drinks . . . .told them not to worry they should order a couple more. The pain had become excruciating. And then we were home, we did not even go home, Michael drove us to our Corona hospital, where they told me to study yoga, and within minutes Michael took me to UCI. Immediately I was given Morphine. I had never had morphine, that I knew about, and I made them flush it out, I hated the feeling, but other drugs were acceptable. Then I was told my sacrum was shattered. However by now, it had started to heal. I was placed in the hospital for a few days, but made a decision to just let it heal. I COULD NOT GO THRU the PAIN again! For eight months I could not walk. But I exercised faithfully and hard core daily, and finally I was at least able to walk. I thought I was going to be okay. I didn’t realize my sacrum made the structure of my body unstable and unbalanced. Well, that fall and the damage is my entire problem today. UCI with my four surgeries never fixed the sacrum. My back sticks out which is not acceptable. My doctor at USC says you can’t walk for long with the position of my spine. You lose all stability. I only have a few months to get things fixed, or I can become paralyzed. This doctor was haunted by what he had seen in my tests. He told me on this morning, August 2, 2018, that he could fix me or at least give it all he has, as I DONT HAVE A CHOICE. I was beyond happy, I now had hope and a real solution. I can be fixed. Then I had a CT Angiogram with contrast. Remember I had a heart attack and have congestive heart. failure, with a definite constricted heart. The new back surgery is dangerous, so all has to be cleared. I have the test done, and found out my veins are just not working at this time.. They had to use my hand for the IV for the contrast. What else can go wrong. But moving right along, test all done, Michael and I are almost home after another long journey now from LA USC to home in Corona; it’s about 3:30. My cardiologist phones: “You need to turn your car around and come back here. We need to put you in the hospital immediately. You have clot in you lung. You have a critical pulmonary embolism!” “WHAT?” No. Michael turned the car around, but the traffic was absolute grid-lock. He said we needed to go to Corona.....NO NO NO! Anyway, no choice I could die taking the ride. So We went to Corona. First thing I am told is this hospital no longer has a cardiac department, oh goodness. But they did have lung doctors. Get me to USC. “You can’t travel!” I am told. Visit us at www.greenlandhollerpets.org
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i have a ford fiesta zetec 1.25, if i put a rs cosworth engine in it will it how much will it affect the insurance? i've been on gocompare.com and it give an option standard engine replacement . i have ticked it and the price has gone up from 682 to 1049. does this mean i can put any engine in my car and the insurance will be 1049?""
What is a good cheap auto insurance?
i have progressive right now and its almost 300 cause i have a new car..are there ne others that are cheaper but have a good policy??? i live in kentucky
How long will I need an SR22 in the state of california?
First DUI in California, Pleaded no CONTEST. I know that if I want an Restricted Lic. for the next four months I need an SR22 Plus prof of enrollment in the classes first offenders program 90 (days).""
How much will I be paying in car insurance if I'm a 23 year-old person?
Im a 23 year-old college student and have just gotten a car. I have always gotten a ride with my friends. My father just added me into his policy and it looks like I will be paying $224.11 for 6 months liability coverage, is that normal? I will be driving a 2001 Mazda Millenia. Also, what are the cheapest insurances for young adults? Thank you!""
Insurance or Registration?
I can only aford one or the other. I live in a very expensive state, california. I can only aford either insurance or car registration. am i better of to drive with insurance and no registration, or registration and no insurance.""
Primerica vs mass mutual life insurance?
Primerica vs mass mutual life insurance?
What is a cheep insurance for an 18 year old guy?
Hi i am 18 an live with my parents.I live in Louisiana an have a little white Nissan.I was just wondering about how much would it cost me a mouth for car insurance and what insurance company would be the best to go to.Any information would be helpful thank you very much.
Car insurance rates question plz help 10 pts?
I pay $187 a mth for car insurance & that's full coverage with $500 deduct. The reason I was told I'm paying that much was bc of a big wreck I had back in Aug 2010 and since it's coming up on 3 yrs and my premium expires in Aug I'm expecting my rates to go down a little. My insurance company jus told me that that's not why I'm paying that much it's bc of 2 speeding tickets I got back in 2010 Feb & April bt when my premium expires in Aug my rates will go down. My question is can you guys give me a estimate on how much you think I'll be paying in Aug when my rates go down??! I live in S.C. Btw Thanks so much in advance
""Why chevrolet insurance is cheap in alberta, canada?""
Why chevrolet insurance is cheap in alberta, canada?""
How many Americans go across borders for affordable healthcare?
How many Americans go across borders for affordable healthcare?
How much would it cost me a month?
If i wanted to buy a car for $16000 and i am 16 with no credit or anything. I have a job but my mom said she would pay half the payment and the insurance so i need to know how much would the monthly payment be. Thanks
Anyone have/had Sameday Insurance?
I have Geico and thinking of switching to Sameday Insurance. I was wondering if anyone can give me reviews about them. They are offering a very affordable quote for a premium coverage.
What kind of insurance overage should I get for my bike?
I have a 98 Honda Superhawk (996 CC). I'm unsure what kind of coverage I need since I'm learning to pay for my own insurance. It's a bike that I'm just planning to ride for small commute and weekends. I'm also trying to pay as little as possible. I was thinking of going with progressive. I got a rate of $300 Any idea of what coverage I need will be appreciated! Thanks
""Can auto insurance drop you for changing deductible, then filing a claim?""
I have a $1000 deductible, but want to file a claim to get my car fixed from an incident a while ago (like years ago) because I want to sell it for tuition money. No other vehicles, ...show more""
Home owner insurance in florida?
I need to by home owner insurance in florida at a reasonable price. and I need insuracnce this month
Car insurance?576568687?
ok just wondering, why do you get pulled over for not haveing car insurance if all it does is help you out if you get into a crash, is it actually required to have it while driving? and why....""
The cheapest life insurance policy?
I would like the cheapest life insurance policy but also the best possible premiums
Can I get an auto loan with a permit? and If a car is under my name can my moo give me insurance if I live?
Can I get an auto loan with a permit? and If a car is under my name can my moo give me insurance if I live with her with the same address?
Which is the best insurance company in Kenya?
Which is the best insurance company in Kenya?
Cheap car insurance for a 17 year old?
Hi iv just bought a Volkswagen Golf S 1.4l engine and can only get quotes for car insurance of around 4k - 11k. Does anyone know of any insurance companies who can offer a lot less on insurance for teenagers? Thanks
NJ car insurance?
NJ My daughter borrowed my car and was in a minor accident. She has her own insurance. My insurance company paid the other drivers claim and my insurance went up. Shouldn't my daughters insurance pay the claim. We have twoseparate companies.
How much does it cost to have a baby without insurance?
First, don't worry, I have wonderful insurance so me and my baby will be just fine. But, today in one of my college classes we were talking about medical costs without insurance and it got me thinking.... how much would we have to pay for prenatal care, hospital bills, and doctor's fees if I was not covered by insurance (from conception to delivery)? Anyone know?""
Does anyone know any really cheap car insurance companies for old cars?
I have an R Reg Corsa 1 Litre, and 6 years no claims, but it seems to be the age of the car that's bumping up my insurance policy? HELP!""
Insurance estimation for a 1998 - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse for a 17 year old?
Hi, i am 17 years old, active duty in the military an i am trying to buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse, although my mom keeps telling me that my insurance will be through the roof. Does anyone have an idea of how much it might cost me? For full coverage, in California? I understand that the Eclipses have a high death rate because they are quick, an teenagers tend to test the waters a little bit. However i am a responsible driver but i do want either an Eclipse or a Trans Am. Your time is much appreciated:) thank you!!""
Is $600/year normal price for insurance if the car is 10 years old?
My BMW Z3 is 1999 and I'm paying $600 a year for insurance in MD. Does anybody know why is it so high for such an old car? The car is now worth approximately $5000. Our other car is 2006 SUV and the insurance is cheaper. Why is that?
Car insurance and court hearing?
i drove my car without insurance and got by police got 6 points as i m on provisional then again after 2 months i got a car just to move in local place like for shopping and instead of geting a cab i thought i can use it but the moment i bought it i was driving back home police stopped me coz 1 break light was not working and got again points but the point is dvla didnt sent me a disqualification notice and after 3 months i was driving my friends car as it was just a scrap and had no fuel i was in petrol pump abt 12 at night police guys caught be because my friend was making some funny sounds there so got hearing and 1 yr ban...can some one tell me how much fine will i get and will they sentence me for jail...any help will be appriciated
Texas Insurance Question.?
My parents always freak out when I have to drive their car because mine is in the shop. We have different insurances and I am not on theirs. If a cop stops me will he take their car because my name is not on their insurance. This is my parents worry and I am also not really sure. This is in Texas of course.
What vision insurance is the best?
I really need to find a best vision insurance. Please help
Could I get car insurance before having a car?
I don't seem to have a car at the moment like I mentioned. But I was wondering if I could get a car first and then purchase the insurance or would that not work?
AXA Equitable Life Insurance?
anyone have Equitable as their insurance company? Comments? Also, can anyone tell me about the Flexible Premium Universal Life Insurance Plan? THANKS!""
I am a new driver with insurance queries.can anyone help me?
i am a new driver and i am thinking of buying a cheap,affordable,small car (ford ka). The problem is that if i put my father's name as the main driver,who has his licence since ages,and put my name as a 2nd driver, how much approx. will my insurance come down to?+ i got my pass plus.""
How much would car insurance and tax cost?
I was just wondering how much car insurance and tax and anything else i would have to pay other than the price of the vehicle would cost a 23 year old in England on an Automatic Chevrolet Camaro, Automatic Range Rover Sport or an Automatic Ford Mustang GT.""
For a 17 year old - how much does a car cost to run each month?
when i pass my test, i don't know whether to a actually buy a car. i'm 17 and if i bought a car, how much would it roughly cost to run including the insurance, maintenance, mot, and everything except for the petrol/diesel. the only problem is, i don't think i actually need the car as i'm at college with a bus pass, but in the summer i want to drive lots of places with friends like go camping etc with a car. i was interesested in renting one as it seems ideal for my wants, but you need to be like 22 to rent. is this true? to anyone who is driving at 17 in the uk - is it worth it or is it too expensive?""
I need health insurance help?
if i were to call 911 and the firefighters came and also an ambulance how much would i have to pay eventough i have kaiser and i have health insurance. around how much?
Will my car insurance rates go up after my first fender bender?
I'm sixteen years old and i got into my first fender bender. I was at fault, but the officer at the scene said that the damage was minor and would probably be less than 400 dollars. However, I was just wondering if my parent's insurance rate would go up ( I'm under their name) and whether or not it would just be easier to pay out of pocket. And if it did go up, how much do you think ( i live in Tennessee )""
How will adding 40 million more people to the Health Insurance rolls improve Health Care?
But don't be misled. We know the status quo is unsustainable. If we do nothing, millions more Americans will be denied insurance because of pre-existing conditions, or see their coverage suddenly dropped if they become seriously ill. Out-of-pocket expenses will continue to soar, and more and more families and businesses will be forced to deal with health insurance costs they cant afford. David Axelrod Senior Advisor to the President Why suddenly focus on the insurance industry? If, as Axelrod says, the status quo is unsustainable .. How will adding 40 million more to the insurance rolls suddenly make it sustainable ? . How will adding to the costs of Insurance Companies decrease their costs? . How will doing nothing , and thereby sustaining the huge profits of the drug industry and the medical industry, reduce medical care costs to the average American?""
""No insurance, spun out on highway during severe snow storm and was hit. Who is at fault?""
The section of highway I was driving on was 2 lanes wide and straight for a mile. Traffic traveling the opposite direction was separated by about 100 feet of grass. The maximum speed limit is 65mph and the minimum is 45mph. I was traveling at an estimated 45mph in the slow lane. The tail end of my car began to slide out to the right and I was unable to correct this due to the terrible conditions of the road. I spun completely around and was facing directly into traffic in the fast lane. A car traveling in the fast lane (at a rate of speed unknown to me) hit me head on, totaling both cars. Its hard to be sure, but I am estimating that the time between initial loss of control and impact was around 10 - 15 seconds. There were no injuries. I did not have insurance on my car due to being a college student and not having help from my parents. It is not legally necessary to possess insurance. Two months later, a collection agency is looking for $3,472 from me. Should I have to pay this?""
Will car insurance cost more if i fail my road test?
I just failed my G1 exit test, and I am wondering if this will affect my insurance once I do pass""
Live in FL need to know were to get low car insurance rate for my daughters 2001 saturn sl1?
She is going to need comp and collision because she owes on the car she is 22 and has 1 speeding ticket cost per month now is approx 170.00 any help would be great she has progressive now
2000 HONDA CIVIC CAR INSURANCE?
I'm 18 and a girl and have had my license for 2 years. My car insurance is 170$ a month, is that a lot? I don't know much about cars but it doesn't seem right. I only have full coverage for my medical and not my car. I have AAA car insurance. HELP please!""
Camera insurance with comet!?
6 or so months ago I bought a camera and had it insured with comet, if you don't know yet comet is having a break down and stores are closing all over the uk including the one near me. My next payment is due in December and then I have a final payment to make next year. If something happened to the camera it is come who would have had to replace it... So what happens now? Can I still insure my camera or will comet stop taking the payments or will they charge me for my insurance and give nothing back? Thanks for the help!""
How much would insurance for cars be around for 18 year olds ?
How much would insurance for cars be around for 18 year olds ?
Where can I get affordable health insurance in PA for my new small business?
I am an enrolled IRS tax agent and have opened a small office with 2 full time employees. I need to find affordable health insurance for my employees. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Term Life Insurances-Unknown policy?
Could anyone, e.g my ex-wife, open an insurance policy for me and make herself the beneficiary without me knowing. If that can be done how can I confirm that there is such a policy?""
I'm 17 and can't find car insurance for under 2000. Does anyone have cheaper?
what car, insurance company ect? thanks :)""
Cheap car insurance for a 17 year old?
Hi iv just bought a Volkswagen Golf S 1.4l engine and can only get quotes for car insurance of around 4k - 11k. Does anyone know of any insurance companies who can offer a lot less on insurance for teenagers? Thanks
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ireland-car-insurance-quotes-online-ryan-george"
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melaniesuzannewilson · 7 years ago
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How I realised I am pregnant
Circumstances and early signs that led me to a positive pregnancy test
 Some women realise they are pregnant after a vague hunch, physical symptoms or taking a test. I had all those experiences when I realised I had became pregnant. I realised I was pregnant when travelling. That trip involved hiding a pregnancy during a wedding. Although those moments were a bit sneaky, they are fond memories.
 Conception happened a lot faster than I expected. We started early, assuming it could take 6 months or even more. The decision was made sometime in January. As luck happens, we were successful in February. That's really quick. By mid-March, I would discover the news quite early.
 We had booked to fly from Queensland to Sydney for a friend's wedding. In the few days before the trip, I had a feeling in my tummy. The physical feeling was subtle. So I didn't assume pregnancy yet. It seemed like a possibility. But I wasn't sure. Then soon before departure day for our weekend, my middle felt tender and I didn't want to press it. Ok. It was worth taking a test after that.  
 I used a test that shows a plus sign if positive. One of those lines on the plus showed so faint, it seemed like an error. I wanted to try a different brand of pregnancy test. Since there wasn't time for shopping before my flight, I waited to take a pregnancy test in the hotel.
 We visited the local supermarket near the accommodation. A cheaper brand of test offered a box of three sticks. That was perfect. I could feel more certain by doing multiple pregnancy tests to confirm. 
 Normally that test has just one bold line for a negative. This test result window had a faint second line that became increasingly visible. It wasn't bold like the other. The packaging had instructions that said a faint line is still a positive. Over the next few hours, I used the other couple of tests. They all had two lines. 
 Home pregnancy tests are known to be quite accurate. But mentally, I just couldn't trust a plastic stick to reveal my fate. That reaction could be normal. Maybe it's denial. It could be skepticism. I still had this attitude of, 'Maybe it is, maybe it isn't.'
 I booked in to see my old GP in Sydney. A good blood test should confirm things. The appointment would be hours before our friend's wedding. Our friendly doctor wrote a referral. I then got the actual blood test nearby. Results would be ready late that afternoon. But I would need a GP the next day, who could interpret any data. 
 That's how I ended up attending a formal wedding and not sipping a single drop of wine. That sort of thing is difficult to hide. I clung onto regular tap water and sparkling water with lemon slices. Beverages with a hint of taste were wonderful during such celebrations. At the time of writing this recollection, I couldn't speculate on whether people thought I was pregnant or not. Nobody said anything. Besides, by the formal event, I had received no confirmations from medical professionals about my pregnancy results. Any speculation would have been just that.
 The secrecy was most difficult when I got blood test results in my second doctor's appointment. I was with family and needed to get away for a quick GP visit. I was honest about needing to see a doctor about a blood test. What else would be so urgent on a Sunday in a suburb I don't live in? I couldn't think of a believable alibi. So a vague description of 'blood test' was the way to go. What needed such hurried attention, that I needed medical attention during a weekend away? My story to family, about results for a blood test, was causing worry. Was I ok? Was I sick? They didn't know what was happening. I couldn't focus on other people's confusion. Bigger questions were floating through my head about the actual pregnancy.
 A GP phoned the pathology company and they said the basic info on the phone. He said I had the hormone levels that put me at 2-3 weeks pregnant. Further details were faxed to the office. I would receive a physical copy of the scientific evidence about my pregnancy. 
 What now? I expected this to happen eventually. But I didn't thoroughly plan to fall pregnant quickly. Even when the news sunk in, it barely felt real. We heard stories about how common miscarriages are in the first trimester. People close to us had those experiences. I had to accept the reality that, regardless of what occurs in the future, I was pregnant in that moment.
 We then returned to a gathering of the extended family. They were just seeing us because we were in Sydney. We sat through a long lunch, keeping this secret. When is the 'right time' to tell family about a pregnancy? It's normal to wait a few months before sharing it online. But when should we tell loved ones? I felt even more conflicted because we don't see family often. I didn't want to return home and keep them in the dark for months. There's no perfect correct way to reveal a pregnancy. It's personal choice.
 I wanted to have a big announcement with most family members together. Hubby felt nervous about telling a big group. I wanted to respect my husband's decision to keep the pregnancy a secret. That choice lasted until some people had gone home, and some were still at the party. Then he made the legitimate choice to suddenly feel ready to share the news.
  There were smiles and a few tears on the faces of our closest family. Someone did ask whether it was planned. We planned to allow many months of trying. But I barely took less than two months to fall pregnant. Relatives were very practical. Where would we live? Would I continue my studies? I'm sure there's diversity in how families react to news of a pregnancy. My family was positive and real. Announcing a pregnancy was pretty simple with relatives. Ever family is different. We got lucky on that day.
 One thing was certain. I would need time to consider housing and work. My 3 weeks of pregnancy had happened in the first few weeks of a law degree. Although I had been oblivious for the first few weeks, which is very normal. I had suddenly been accepted into a degree a few days before the semester started. Including orientation week, I had became simultaneously three weeks into a degree and pregnancy. What are the odds? 
 Week 4 of pregnancy became a time of research and contemplation. We detected the pregnancy early enough, it allowed plenty of time to prepare. So all I wanted in week for was, as the marketing world calls it, information search in an early stage of the decision making process for housing and occupation.
 Early in the first trimester, we lived in a small apartment. It was time to consider a larger property. We could rent a house or buy one. Various neighbourhoods were options to live in. There was some time, but not forever. What would the future hold? Informed decisions would soon be needed.
 Also, would I stay in the degree for a career change? Surely I may as well take a break from studying. Should I balance it for at least a few months? Or do other priorities take over? Although organisations should not discriminate against pregnant women, I still am not obligated to do everything. I support the reduction of commitments to focus on what matters most.
 New business activities were also on the horizon. One of my previous business models didn't reach the goals I wanted. If something doesn't succeed for a few months, agile variation can bring projects closer to success. Alternative business approaches were required. 
 So there I was. It was the middle of March in 2018. What would happen next? Any next moves would need research then action. 
 At least in the short term, practicalities should be balanced with positivity. I became pregnant!
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noplacecalledhome · 7 years ago
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10 Best Hotels To Stay In Patterson California – Top Hotel Reviews
Patterson California is beautiful and has lots of hotels. Ofcourse we are only looking for the best hotels in Patterson California. It’s important to compare them because there are so many places to stay in Patterson California. You’re probably wondering where to stay in Patterson California. To see which hotel sounds better than the other, we created a top 10 list. The list will make it a lot easier for you to make a great decision. We know you only want the best hotel and preferably something with a reasonable price.
Our list contains 10 hotels of which we think are the best hotels in Patterson California right now. Still, some of you are more interested in the most popular hotels in Patterson California with the best reviews, and that’s completely normal! You can check out the link below.
Skip to the most popular hotels in Patterson California.
10 Best Hotels In Patterson California:
Best Western Plus Villa Del Lago Inn
Description:
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Best Western Plus Villa Del Lago Inn offers accommodations in Patterson. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.A TV is provided.There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 42 miles from the property.
Reviews:
1) I got personal attention at dinner. The chef came out to answer a question I had “in person.” 2) Restaurant ambience was comfortable and dinner selection was good. 3) The bed was comfortable. 4) There was space under the bathroom sink for my cat carriers.
everything and everyone we came in contact with was great
The breakfast was excellent. The staff were super friendly and accommodating!!!!!
Good matteress, nice size room, next to a fine Chinese cafe & Starbucks.
It was close to where I needed to be and convenience. A great service.
For more info click here.
Days Inn – Westley / N. Patterson
Description:
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Days Inn – Westley / N. Patterson offers accommodations in Westley.A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is provided.You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.Stockton is 29 miles from Days Westley N Patterson, and Modesto is 16 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 38 miles from Days Inn – Westley / N. Patterson.
Reviews:
Was a good value and you may qualify for additional discounts when calling ahead.
I was very impressed with the room flat screen TV, couch, desk , and it was clean. And the price was just right. The lady that checked me in was great (very nice) answered any questions I had.
Very clean and comfortable. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was spacious.
THe bed was comfortable. Extra roomy with sofa and desk space for my laptop
Newer flooring and clean. Room has microwave and small fridge.
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Econo Lodge Westley
Description:
Located in Westley, 29 miles from Stockton, Econo Lodge Westley features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.The rooms include a TV.There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.Modesto is 16 miles from Econo Lodge Westley, and Livermore is 29 miles away. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 38 miles from Econo Lodge Westley.
Reviews:
Good place for stop on way to San Francisco, just a minute from Highway. 5 min walk to restaurants and gas stations. Clean room, quiet at night.
It’s a good motel next to highway. We arrived at 3am, the room was ready, fresh and clean. Very comfortable bed and pillows.
The room was big and enough clean. If you’re travelling the position is good due to the fact it’s very close to highway.
They were a young “couple”, very pleasant, that work hard to help during check-in.
the staff was GREAT food was also great. close to my son place.
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Best Western Palm Court Inn
Description:
Located 2 miles from Modesto Junior College, this Modesto hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub. It serves a daily continental breakfast. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.A flat-screen TV with extended cable and HBO movie channels is provided in each air-conditioned room at the Best Western Palm Court Inn. For convenience, each guest room includes a small refrigerator, a coffee machine and ironing facilities.A 24-hour front desk greets guests of Best Western Palm Court. Guests can work out in the fitness center. A business center with fax and photocopying services is available.Modesto Center Plaza/Convention Center is a 7-minute drive from this hotel. The Gallo Center for the Arts is 3 miles away.
Reviews:
The eggs were fluffy and the waffles were heavenly.
This was a great place to stay. I would come back again.
Loved The cleanliness Of the room and also the pillows were so fluffy made me fall sleep even faster
Worst breakfast and very very bad wifi ,after many complaint it did not resolve
Excellent property. Worked with us to accomodate our athletes needs for breakfast. Great breakfast. Nice rooms. Fridge and microwave in each room. Nice pool an hot tub. Close to a wide selection of fast food, mid-priced and nicer chain restaurants. Also close to market and other shopping needs.
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Ramada Modesto
Description:
One of our top picks in Modesto.Located 2 miles from Modesto Junior College, Ramada Modesto offers free WiFi in all rooms and guests can enjoy a daily breakfast.Each air-conditioned room provides cable TV, a desk and an en suite bathroom, as well as a coffee machine and a desk. Select suites features a spa bath or a seating area.A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to The Modesto Hotel. Free parking is available to guests.Yosemite National Park is 2 hours’ drive away. Oakland International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away from this accommodation.
Reviews:
I liked nothing about the whole experience. Very seedy.
It was in the same parking lot as black bear diner and within walking distance of Walmart and winco
Clean, easy to get to. Good breakfast, nice staff.
I didn’t have the breakfast this trip but in the past it’s been quite nice with eggs, waffles, bacon, fruit, etc. Their beds, pillows and linens are very comfortable. The rooms ARE dated, but they are always very clean. The gentleman at the desk was professional and welcoming and I was able to check in about an hour early which was much appreciated. The location is excellent.
Comfortable beds.. quiet even with renovations going on.. polite staff.. Amazing complimentary breakfast
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DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto
Description:
This Modesto, California hotel features completely non-smoking guest rooms. On-site dining is available at the Maxis Restaurant. The Gallo Center for the Arts is a short walk from the hotel.The DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto offers guest rooms with a coffee maker and a mini-refrigerator. A work desk is available in each room as well.An outdoor pool and a fitness center are on site at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel Modesto. The hotel offers an on-site beauty salon and a gift shop.The McHenry Mansion and Museum is walking distance from the DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto. The Sierra Railroad Dinner Train is a short drive from the hotel.
Reviews:
We had a corner room which gave us extra space. It was located within walking distance of the Gallo Center and the restaurant we chose. Excellent experience!
Wish we could have stayed longer. It would have been nice if breakfast was included.
Room was nice and the location was perfect for the wedding we attended. Plus shuttle over to the venue was great.
Staff was friendly and accomodated our requests promptly.
Everything was great, the service ate the front desk, room service and the restaurant all very accommodating. Valet service Gabe us a space to park because all the handicap spaces were occupied. Thank you again.
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Best Western Orchard Inn
Description:
One of our best sellers in Turlock! Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Best Western Orchard Inn offers accommodations in Turlock, just 9 miles from Modesto.Every room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Reviews:
Very clean rooms, great continental breakfast, all around comfort.
Room was great, beds just right, clean! Breakfast was outstanding – lots of choices- biscuits and gravy my favorite.
The breakfast is excellent and the customer service was great they’re very respectful
The rooms were very clean, the staff was very efficient and helpful, the breakfast in the morning was wonderful. They had eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, waffles and then the usual fruit, cereal, etc. When back in this area we will stay here again for sure!
Close to where I wanted to go, freeway, fridge and microwave.
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Microtel Inn & Suites Modesto
Description:
Featuring an outdoor pool and guest rooms with white linens and cable TV, this hotel offers well-appointed accommodation in Modesto. Gallow Arts Center is just 2 miles away.Microtel Inn & Suites Modesto provides seating areas on the terrace alongside the jacuzzi and outdoor pool. The hotel’s on-site fitness center is equipped with weights and cardiovascular machines.Multi-lingual staff is available at Microtel Inn & Suites Modesto’s 24-hour reception. A business center with free Wi-Fi access is also provided.
Reviews:
Peaceful and better than most hotels I’ve been
The room was so spacious and the bed was a pillow top that I’m looking toward to laying in again
Breakfast was nice. Might be nice to have eggs or some type of breakfast meat too.
Very clean & comfortable. Quiet & secluded. It was nice
The room is sized great the bed was comfy and it was very clean though small; it met my needs
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Holiday Inn Express Turlock
Description:
Located adjacent to the Monte Vista Crossings Outdoor Shopping Mall, this Turlock hotel offers classically furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. It features an outdoor pool and jacuzzi.Offering warm décor, all rooms at the Holiday Inn Turlock include a large work desk, a seating area and coffee maker. Spacious suites feature a sofa bed, microwave and refrigerator.Guests can relax in poolside seating provided on the sun deck or enjoy free access to the on-site fitness room. The hotel’s business center is available 24/7.The Turlock Holiday Inn Express offers a daily breakfast with assorted hot and cold items and fresh coffee.The River Oaks Golf Course and the McHenry Museum of Art and History are both a just 15-minute drive from this hotel. The Turlock Municipal Airport is 11 miles away.
Reviews:
My sister was in hospital, we were there in town to visit her, she passed away the next morning. We were called in the middle of the night to say our good byes to her, I told the front desk clerk what was happening. She said let’s give you a late check out till 1 pm, if you need it later let us know, so that you can gets some rest. That was so thoughtful! I felt like I was staying with family.
Friendly staff, good selection for breakfast, clean rooms
The receptionist was very friendly and made us feel very welcome.
I arrived a little earlier than expected, but I was allowed to check in early. That was very helpful because I needed to rest.
Staff are always amazing. Front desk PM gal is an true rare asset to this chain. Best customer service in lodging all year.
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Modesto Days Inn
Description:
Showcasing an outdoor pool and barbecue, Modesto Days Inn is located in Modesto in the region of California.You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room comes with a private bathroom.There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 miles away.
Reviews:
Very accommodating and friendly reception. We arrived early and most all of the rooms were not ready yet, but she booked us into a room right away which was the first one available. The rooms were spacious and very clean. The Motel sits back off the street so you don’t get a lot of Road noise, which I was anxious about since it is located on the main street with a lot of traffic.
We appreciated the many parking areas in the complex and also liked the fact that you could not enter any of the room areas without a key
The room was spacious as was the bathroom. Breakfast was good. Rooms were quiet.
Desk attendant was extremely helpful when security latch/ lock jammed and locked Me out of My room.
Was there for the Modesto Marathon, booked hotel since it was closed by to the start & finish.
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7/24/17 -- Elder Del & Sister Sue Ballard, Illinois, Nauvoo Mission
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The Nauvoo Pageant has begun....and the town is BUSTLING!
Dear Family and Friends.
 Well, the long awaited Nauvoo Pageant (there are two, one takes place in America emphasizing the prophetic mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith and honors the sacrifice, faith and courage of the Saints who gave their all to build a city and Temple in Nauvoo to their God.  Then the British one explores events surrounding the beginning of the Church in the British Isles and the impact of the British member’s abiding faith and deep love for one another and the Savior.   The pageants are filled with hymns and folksongs, lively dances and tender moments that share the joy these early church members found in living Christ’s gospel.  Through words from journals, sermons and historic records of the period, the pageant was created and invites all to feel the powerful testimonies of these faithful Christians/members. They start each program with a Flag ceremony and the Scottish Bagpipers .
I think, this is basically what the city waits for all year to bring in the majority of the tourists.  Monday, was the last night for a dress rehearsal before the Pageant was to begin on Tuesday, but, of course, a big storm blew in and the rains poured down so they could not perform.  Along with the rain, came the loud TORNADO warning sirens and so our upstairs neighbors came down and we settled in the stairway (where there are no windows) for about 45 minutes waiting for the storm/sirens to pass.  WOW, are they LOUD!.  We visited and exchanged stories of Temple happenings, family and other activities in Nauvoo.  When the storm hit Del and I were in the process of cooking and preparing for some of his family to visit the next day so that was put on hold until about 9:00pm.  We finished about midnight and went to bed.  This week started our new “Pageant Temple Schedule” and so that has taken some adjusting also.  Now if we are the AM shift we are at the Temple by 5:45 (instead of 6:45)  and if we are the PM shift we are at the Temple at 11:45 (instead of 2:45) so it doesn’t give you much chance to run errands, get laundry done or anything  like it did before, but luckily it is only for 5 weeks and then we go back to the regular shift schedules.  For some reason, it makes the days seem soooooooooooo much longer!
Everything this week has been busier with the pageant starting so on Tuesday in every assignment we had plenty to do, which is a GOOD thing and we love that as it makes the time in the Temple pass quickly!  Then on Wednesday because Derek and his family were here we traded our coordinator responsibilities with another couple and took their line and we were able to officiate and do baptisms with the kids which was a wonderful experience.  We had a 7pm appointment in the baptistery but because they were so busy they were almost an hour behind when we arrived, plus Derek ended up baptizing about six youth because they had no one with them to do so.  He definitely got a workout that night.  By the time we finished it was about 8:20 and we still had to go home and eat dinner.  Thank goodness for crockpots because when we got home everything but the gravy was ready and everyone was STARVED!  Papa (Del) made a delicious meal of roast, potatoes, carrots, Jello salad and then we had root beer floats for dessert.  We were all pretty full when we finished but even more so everyone was TIRED and ready for bed (by then in was after 10:00pm and they had to drive to Fort Madison-about 20 miles away). 
Thursday was our PDAY and we were going with the kids to Carthage and then to lunch at Quincy (Fat Backs) but because they had so much territory to cover and things planned that day, including  over seven hours of driving to get to their relatives where they were staying that night we decided we better let them head out and conquer the surrounding historic sites on their own.  We debated the next morning what we should do and decided we needed to go take care of a “service project” that our branch is participating in plus get some things at Sam’s Club so we headed to Quincy (just in case, the kids might be in that area at lunchtime they could JOIN us!).  The Canton Branch is doing a service project and collecting items to make baby layettes for needy families having babies in two nearby hospitals and so we decided that would be a good project to participate in since the branch itself doesn’t have much.  So I dropped Del off for a haircut and headed to TJ Maxx and Kohl’s to see what we could find followed by lunch a trip to Walmart and to Sam’s Club to complete our P-Day mission.  We found a lot of good buys and so felt we had succeeded in our mission of service.   However, we missed the kids as by the time phone service allowed (it is very poor here and in the surrounding areas) the kids were already to Hannibal and still had a long drive ahead so we did not get to share lunch with them in Quincy.
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Friday we had youth coming to the baptistery at 5:30am so we were told to be there by 5am which meant a wake-up time of 3:30AM (I forgot how EARLY that is??).  Our baptistery team was all in place and ready, HOWEVER, the first group was an hour late so we were behind the rest of the day!  UGH!   The first 4 groups of 30 youth each were from Oklahoma and the next 4 groups of 30 each were from North Carolina (they had been on the bus for 15 hours).  They were all in good spirits and wonderful young men and women along with helpful leaders.  In addition we had 5 other families so it was a very busy day.  Saturday it was up at 4:30am (better than 3:30 for sure?) and at the Temple by 5:45.  All in all, every area of the Temple was busy.  However, there seemed to be a number of glitches throughout the day, like the automatic curtain that would not work and so had to be hand cranked which instead of a 10 second event takes about 3-5 minutes (this is needed twice every 1 ½ hours) a number of district workers that didn’t show up and some scheduling issues we all survived and everyone was of good cheer, but TIRED at the end of shift.  Our motto in the temple is to be FLEXIBLE and that we have all learned to do very WELL!  
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So Saturday night walked down to see the pageant as since the kids were ere and the change in shifts, we had not yet attended, plus the weather on some nights was stormy and we didn’t want to take a chance.  But that night the weather was great, cool enough for a sweater and not too HUMID.  These young performing missionaries are amazing.  There must be about 100 of them, plus families (all on stage at the same time) and they range in age from probably 3-60 years of age.  The costumes are of the times and the energy and talent they exhibit is wonderful.  We thoroughly enjoyed it (except for the bugs!!)  All of a sudden I felt something biting my leg (had a long skirt on) and reached down to scratch and there was the ugliest black beetle type looking bug about 2 inches long attached to my leg.  I jabbed Del as did not want to scream and alarm everyone and he looked and started swatting at it until it finally let loose, but within a minute it was right back and I went OUCH! and he looked down and saw it again, his eyes got BIG, and he swatted again this time he stamped his feet all around the area to step on it and I guess he succeeded because luckily it did NOT come back.  We have to remember to carry our BUG SPRAY wherever we GO! 
Today we went to Canton,  but were only staying for one meeting as wanted to be back for a 3:00 musical performance that we had not yet seen.  We wanted to deliver the baby items we purchased for the service project so they would know what they still needed to collect.  So we drove over and back and arrived home about 1:00 and stopped to get tickets as you can only get them the day of the performance and they were already gone (not sure how that happens when they had only been open 30 minutes)??   They told us to come back 45 minutes ahead of the performance and if someone did not show up they would fit us in.  So we ran home and ate and headed back to the Visitor’s Center to try are LUCK!  Well, we got IN and it was fantastic.  There are 12 young women and 12 young men singers plus the band which is an additional 15 young people and then 5 of the singers also join the band playing instruments or accompanying musical numbers.  Their voices and blends were amazing as well as several solos that brought tears to your eyes as they told stories and talked about our Saviors love for his children.  It certainly strengthened us and our testimony of why we are here serving in Nauvoo.  A glorious DAY!
  Monday we worked the AM shift as a neighbor needed to trade because their kids were here visiting so at 5:45 we arrived at the Temple ready for a busy day and for the most part it was.  I worked in the laundry the first two hours folding all the things used on Saturday and trying to help them catch up.  Del did a session with another sister as there are many widows here and so in order to give them a chance to take part they pair them up with others.  We got off at 11:30am and so ran to Keokuk so I could get my nails done and we could grab something to eat and then home to rest about 3pm.    Tuesday we actually slept in as we were both really tired for some reason (this humidity takes a lot out of YOU)?  Had a nice big breakfast as don’t get home until about 8:30pm so we pack snacks to take in case we do get a break (which doesn’t happen often unless you can sneak one in!). Wednesday we kept busy most of the night and I didn’t even make anyone mad or upset in the sealing office, well, maybe one person, just a LITTLE.  Thursday was P-DAY which we so look forward too and the Peterson’s wanted to do the Kalona and Coralville (Costco) and, of course, we were all IN for that even though about 5 ½ hours of travel time.  We left about 8:30 and headed to Kalona (the Amish and Mennonite area) and this time decided to take the one hour Chamber of Commerce tour that they offer and it was very good and so worthwhile.  We learned the basic differences in their way of life and beliefs as the driver who was Amish as a young man then his father changed the family to “conservative Mennonite” and that is what he and his family practice. It is very interesting as the Amish have no electricity, make all their own clothes, drive buggy’s and wear the tradition Amish clothing.  Their homes are all very neat on the outside with flowers, garden, chickens, livestock, etc.  He took us and pointed out many things and places which we did not see before, but, of course, he also took us to the “bakery” which is where the guys REALLY wanted to go, the woodshop, general store and the buggy shop where they make the buggy’s.  The Mennonites go a little more to the way of the world, with electricity, they drive cars and wear normal clothing but many of them still home school and keep their children more sheltered from the world (not so materialistic).    After that we went to the mall and then to Costco so had a fun wonderful day.  The Peterson’s are from Provo and we have a great time together. 
  But Friday it was back reality and to the “early” 4:30am wake and off to the Baptistery and WOW was it crazy busy.  The other coordinators wife was out and so I was trying to train and cover everything and everybody and we have about 150 youth plus an addition 22 families with 2-9 per family so it was an exciting but tiring day.  However, as always, we SURVIVED and many lives and hearts were touched and blessed for the good works of the youth.  Saturday Del and I did the first session at 7am and we had 23 people so that was great.  After that we served in various areas and the Temple was bustling our entire shift.  Such a blessing as so many times we will only have maybe 2 dozen people during the off season for our entire shift.  We are all so tired at the end of a shift but so happy for the privilege off serving in this beautiful Nauvoo Temple. 
 Now…let’s talk HUMIDITY!   Rains are hit or miss (always when it is time to leave or go to the TEMPLE..the downpour hits but the lightning and thunder are always LOUD and CLEAR!   The last two weeks have been extremely unbelievable Humidity wise, so much that many of the night performances have been cancelled for the “Sunset” program at 6:30 because of the high HEAT INDEX.  However, it is so amazing as by Pageant time (8:30pm) it has cooled off some and none of those have had to be cancelled.  Truly a blessing because of all the time, hard work and effort that goes into these programs.  I don’t think any of us can even imagine as it takes over 1100 people to work behind the scenes, perform and put on these performances that they do for the month of July.  Last night we went because at the British Pageant at the end they have “all” the missionary’s come up and sing “Called to Serve” and it is really a great testimony of why we are all here “to SERVE”.   
Saturday was a bustling day at the Temple  as we did the first session with 24 in it and then after that almost every session for our shift was full along with 4 weddings.  We usually had 15-20 waiting for the next session because we can only take 52 per session.  All workers were kept extremely busy and many lives were blessed and touched this day.  Tired and weary temple workers from our shift were excited for the good works of the day.  We went home, ate lunch, rested and prepared for our Sunday journey to Canton.  Our branch is down to about 40-50 for the summer so it is truly a skeleton crew running the show so it is important that we are there to support them along with the Mabey’s who attend with us. 
Praying all is well with each of you as we have heard there has been some terrific winds and “monsoon” storms in Arizona the past few weeks.  Hope no one has had any damage or problems.  We love each of you and are so blessed and thankful for your love and support.  We miss you all and can’t believe with our now half way through our mission. 
All our love,
Elder and Sister Ballard
PS:  So sorry we have so many pictures to share but can no longer get them to attach individually since I got my new phone.  They want to attach ALL (400) pictures that exist in our files and, of course, we know YOU don’t want all of those.  Will try to find someone to help figure this silly new phone vs my computer out soon.
Love you all
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