Monday, August 19, 2013

Important Information for Bloggers

Some very important information bloggers need to have on hand.  And some really great reviews on movies and TV shows as well.

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Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 



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    Thursday, August 15, 2013

    Beekeeping Industry Sues EPA for Approval of Bee-Killing Pesticide



     National Beekeeping organizations along with the National Honey Bee Advisory Board have come together in an attempt to protect the bee industry by an appeal against EPA for its approval of the pesticide Sulfoxaflor, shown to be "highly toxic" to honey bees, and other insect pollinators. Sulfoxaflor is a new chemistry, and the first of a newly assigned sub-class of pesticides in the "neonicotinoid" class of pesticides, which some scientists across the globe have linked as a potential factor to widespread and massive bee colony collapse. The case is filed as the beekeeping industry across the country struggles for survival, and faces the costly effects of pesticides upon their businesses. 

    The National Pollinator Defense Fund, American Honey Producers Association, National Honey Bee Advisory Board, the American Beekeeping Federation, and beekeepers Bret Adee, Jeff Anderson and Thomas R. Smith have filed an appeal against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, requesting changes needed in the Sulfoxaflor label, the Biological Economic Assessment Division (BEAD) assessment of the value of pollinators and their established habits, and the EPA's Risk Assessment Process. These changes would acknowledge pollinator's critical role in the U.S. food supply, and ensure that decisions regarding new pesticides comply with applicable laws.




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    Source:  http://www.organicconsumers.org





    Thursday, August 8, 2013

    Selling Out or Just Marketing Part 1 Scammers, Spammers, Trappers and Gleaners. Oh My!


    For us, the human experiencers,  obtaining and maintaining financial security is very important.   After all, it's money that pays for our utilities, water, food, clothing and shelter.   Among other things.   

    In this day and age, working with integrity seems to have fallen into some idiotic gray area. As far as I  know gray areas are something my hair dresser fixes when I go in for my 90 day spruce up.  Thank you very much!   Seriously though,  these days integrity appears to be  going by way of it's long time companions good sense, logic and courtesy.  All of which rode off on a horse with no name into the sunset never to be seen or heard from again!    Since the day the Internet became available to everyone and their proverbial brother honesty and integrity have really been put to the test.    Scam artists and everyone looking to make a fast buck or find that next get rich & famous quick have nearly quadrupled over the last 10 years alone.  

    What's truly amazing is the growing number of people who get scammed.   With all the information readily available these days, one would think people would be less likely to get burned by some flim-flam scheme.  Sadly, nothing could be further from the truth!

    People are still falling for the same cons over and over and over again.  It's tragic, but at the same time, disgusting to know that there are  still that many ignorant people in the world!  

    The Internet continues to prove true that old saying "there's a sucker born every minute!"     And as a result, keeping the doors wide open for the...

    Scammers, Trappers, Spammers and Gleaners.  (Oh My!)

    The Scammers.    These are the assholes who are cons, grifters and professional liars seeking out individuals to steal money and/or identities.  

    One of the most infamous email scams, dubbed The Nigerian Bank scam, has bilked a few thousands since it's creation.  Unfortunately, the various "new and not so improved" mutated versions of the Nigerian Bank scam are still making the rounds. 

    And as sick to my stomach as it makes me to have to say this...there are still dumb asses out there still buying into these ridiculously transparent cons!   

    Scammers' primary objective is your money.  And in some situations your identity as well.  They will use many ploys to obtain them.  From telling you a sob story to brow beating you into believing their product is something you cannot possibly live without to you got a curse and you need to give them X amount of money to remove it.  These  few examples of the cons Scammers use and still get away with are continuing to  spread world-wide on the world wide web.  
    ~BEFORE BELIEVING ANY SCAMS
    ALWAYS CHECK WITH SNOPES ~


    The Trappers are those annoying websites that lock you in--Trap you into staying against your will.  You know the ones I'm talking about.   Those websites where you literally have to X out of your browser and come back.    They're also the ones that will ping you with that uber annoying little pop up begging you to stay, promising you this that and the other thing.  GADS!  How I hate those rat bastards!

    And the ones who use this audio recording to tell you all about their product only to spend 99.9% telling you a bunch of bullshit before ACTUALLY getting to the product and point!  They are really good at using those little annoying windows that trap you.  

    Word of Advice: STOP DOING THAT!  Nobody Likes IT!!!  And it just makes me NOT want to buy anything you are selling.

    Speaking of pop ups.  I just have to say this...Since the invention of the pop up blocker, we really have no need to even go there.  But I will state for the record...ASS HOLES!  Nuff Said!

    The Spammers. As if scammers weren't bad enough you have the incredibly pushy ass people known as spammers.   Penis enlargement anyone?   Spammers are usually little bots who grabbed your information while you were visiting an unsecured site.   But there are other type of Spammers who go that extra mile.  They are what I endearingly refer to as (drum roll please)...

    The Gleaners.   Ahhh yes!   The Gleaners!  These are spammers who are actual "humans" that put forth a little effort.   The Gleaners are the ones who glean your information through befriending you on various social networks.  Primarily Face Book and/or through personal contact.   

    SPECIAL NOTE:  You may also want to take extra care when signing on to any internet radio websites.   I know one person in particular who uses this little scheme to add folks to her newsletter contact list.  

    Just a little FYI for those who make practice of  this particular "trick":   many of the internet newsletter generators strictly prohibit such tactics.  


    READ THE FINE PRINT!


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    No matter how they obtain your information, all Gleaners take your information and add you to their newsletter contact list and then blow up your email account, Face Book wall, Twitter and so on with their endless crapola. 

     They do this under the misguided belief of building clientele.   

    Again, for emphasis, Gleaners are  the dumb asses and  ass-wipes who think it's perfectly okay to inundate you with advertisements for their products, endless workshops, webinars, newsletters and "deals."     You know the ones I'm talking about.   And too (even though they say they don't) they also give and/or sell your information to their buddies so they too can add you to their lists!!!!  

    Gleaners are under the mistaken belief that because you are "friends" it's perfectly okay to spam you.  WRONG!


    Spamming, Scamming, Gleaning and Trapping 
    of any kind, no matter your intention
     IS NOT MARKETING!

    *~*~*

    Some of you no doubt are wondering what my qualifications with respect to marketing may be.   Do I hold some fancy schmancy degree in Marketing and such?    No.   I just rely on my life experiences.  And of course, my long-time buddies good sense, logic, courtesy and integrity.   (Thankfully I have their private number!)  

    My experiences have taught me what  True Marketing  really and truly is. 

    Be it a product, a job,  yourself or all three, you are in the business of marketing.  And marketing whatever "it" is takes a great deal of work.   There are no short-cuts or easy ways out. 

    True Marketing is not invasive or over bearing.    In fact, True Marketing leaves the client,  and potential client, with a good feeling overall.   

    That's your main objective! Leave'em feeling good to have met you! 

    Your Second objective?  "Always leave them wanting more!"  Give them something to remember and consider in the future.   And you do this by exercising your Third objective:   Showing genuine and sincere interest in your clients by being a good listener!  

    While they may not buy the product right then and there, they will certainly keep you in mind  in the future.  And too, they will refer you to someone.  That's how True Marketing works folks!

    You don't have to have a degree to know, understand and comprehend all that.  You just have to be paying attention, exercise some brain matter, and be willing to roll up your sleeves and actually work it!!!
























    Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. 

    Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.    In the style comparable to Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.  




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      Wednesday, August 7, 2013

      Dreaming Dreams I Dream When I Dreamt And Why I'll Never Let My Dead Mother Drive Me Anywhere Again!



      Okay so all my friends know I have these really outrageous dreams.  Very lucid!  Very odd and Very real outrageous dreams.    Salvador Dali wishes he had dreams like mine!  *LOL*


      But all kidding aside though, my most recent dreams were of me travelling with my mother (deceased by the way) in our old 1973 Chevy Impala.  Burgundy with a white vinyl top.  Still looking brand spanking new.   (see picture below)





      At first I didn't recall any of the events that led up to me being in the car with my mother.  It wasn't until I put myself into a deep meditation that  I remembered anything said other than me screaming WATCH OUT!  What is up with all these damn dead squirrels???!   


      Naturally, before meditating  I went on line in search of some sort of interpretation. I looked hi & lo for something--anything that would help me make sense of this new addition of odd dreams and give me a starting point.   Normally I'm really good with dream divination,  but I was having issues solving this one.    Guessing it was because I was so freaked out about the dead squirrels.   It was sick and disgusting!     At any rate,  after doing some in-depth research and meditating on the matter, the answer finally came.

      My mother never liked me.   In fact, she despised me.  I know this because she told me so on numerous occasions.  I was too much like her mother and my father--two people she hated the most.  The very same two people she believed responsible for her misery.   

      You see, Mother was never one to take responsibility for her self, her actions, words, and deeds.  Ever!  Somebody else was always to blame.       And that somebody usually was me!

      During meditation, I allowed the entire dream sequence unfold in my waking state; it was then I began remembering it was my mother who had been running down the squirrels!  I'll spare you the gory details.  But trust me when I say... YECCCHHH!!!!!

      It wasn't until after further contemplation of the dream that it occurred to me that mother was actually trying to warn me of something.   

      Common Definition of Squirrels in your Dreams:


      To see a squirrel in your dream indicates that you are involved in a loveless, pointless relationship or an unprofitable business project. You are pursuing empty and fruitless endeavors. Alternatively, seeing a squirrel in your dream suggests that you are hoarding something. You are holding on to too much and need to learn to let go. On the other hand, a squirrel means that you need to reserve your time and energy.

      To dream that you are trying to run over squirrels with a lawn mower suggest that you are trying to change your beliefs and alter your ideas in order to conform to others. You are looking for some form of acceptance.

      My mother really lived this interpretation.     During the course of her long life, she was involved in numerous loveless and pointless relationships; as well as unprofitable business projects.  She was a hoarder on many levels.    She never learned to just let go!  Of anything!!!

      Running over all those squirrels was her way of telling me stop trying to change who I am and what I believe  all in order to conform to others!  No one is ever accepted 100%.  So get over it and just be your Self!    hmm! This coming from a woman who never accepted me.  But the whole message rang so true and so loud I couldn't ignore it.    In fact, now that I've written it all down, I feel better--relieved--content.  Somehow whole!



      *~*~*~*

      Being a passenger in the car usually denotes someone else controlling your life.   In this case, it was mother's way of "driving her point across."


      And too, with respect to the type of car she drove--well in life,  that was her pride and joy.  Mother really loved that damn car!  She really did!  Buying that car, driving that car...well let's just say it was one of the very few times I saw my mother sincerely and genuinely happy.   So it was only logical she show up driving that puppy!

      In either event, I've made a solemn promise to myself that from this point forward, I'll just  do what I do during my awakened state--I'll either walk, call a cab, ride a bike or take the bus if I need to get anywhere in my dreams!!  

      Excerpt from The ZEN of Duct Tape:  An Empress Is Born!



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      SPECIAL NOTE FROM JULIA:    The best, and no doubt the most accurate, interpretation of your dreams comes from doing it your self.  Taking the time to reflect, ponder and analyze not just the dream itself, but the feelings it brings, the events in your awakened state that transpired and/or are transpiring, etc.   All this lends to the truth behind your dreams.


      Yea, checking out the definitions are fun and entertaining.  But if you want a deeper meaning, you'll need to dig a little deeper and go the extra mile to uncover what it all really means for you!


      Until Next Time...

      Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
      Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
      But in your dreams whatever they be
      Dream a little dream of me























      Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 


      In the style comparable to Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.  


      PLEASE NOTE:  All artwork, unless otherwise specified, are the property of the individual artists themselves. The author of these blogs claims no ownership of the original artwork, but only of the sig tags created using said artwork. Each sig tag shown on these blogs include the appropriate copyright information of the Artists and the unique licensure for use.

      Reproduction and copying of said work without proper authority is strictly prohibited.


      Unless otherwise specified, ALL articles on this Blogger are the property of Julia K. Cole.  The ZEN of Duct Tape™, it's name, teachings, modalities, and all excerpts; the nicknames The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape™,  The Duct Tape Diva™; Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality™, Reality back into Spirituality are the property and trade marks of Julia K. Cole and are protected under Copy Right Laws both here in the USA and Around The World.  

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      Tuesday, August 6, 2013

      The Dream Team: Nicole and Michael Sebastian

      The Dream Team of Rev. Dr. Nicole and Michael Sebastian are celebrity Life Coaches, Expert Decision Coaches, Authors, Celebrity Dream Experts, Relationship Experts, Certified Fitness Trainers, Nutrition Counselors, Certified Addictions Counselors, DUI Secialists, Behavioral Sociologist and Ordained Ministers!


      I love these guys!  I've had the privilege of interviewing them several times in the past.  And let me tell  ya...they are AWESOME!  Their information is well thought out and genuine!  No sugar coating that's for sure!  Their delivery is always spot on, leaving you feeling whole again!



      Nicole and Michael  provide FREE books and Counseling to Veterans, Recovering Addicts and the Public PTSD, Addiction, Wellness, Relationships, Nutrition and Fitness!


      Yep!  You read that Right!  FREE!




      For More Details please visit their website at http://www.trustyourselfsystem.com/

      OR

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      Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

      In the style comparable to Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.  




        PLEASE NOTE:  All artwork, unless otherwise specified, are the property of the individual artists themselves. The author of these blogs claims no ownership of the original artwork, but only of the sig tags created using said artwork. Each sig tag shown on these blogs include the appropriate copyright information of the Artists and the unique licensure for use.

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        Selling Out or Just Marketing? Epilogue

        While I am all for generating a nice income that maintains a nice comfortable financially secured life-style, I draw the line when it comes to just putting crap  out there all to make a fast buck.   

        Let's face it. Some people are just out right sell outs.  Greedy little sell outs.

        But there are some people who are sell outs and don't even know it.  

        And then again,  there are those  people who are sellouts, but they just don't give a rat's ass.  And they're always ready to defend their slimy sell out ways with artful and skillful spin doctoring.


        Me and Tracci (Shy Owl) were talking about this very topic  the other night. She remarked that the difference between well meaning people and actual sell outs is their intention.  And she's absolutely right!  Your genuine and sincere Intention, and I will add here--your goals, makes all the difference between being an asset and being an ass!


        So which one are you?  How the hell can you tell if you are?  Well that all depends.  What is your reason for reaching the masses?  Be honest with your self.   Trust me.  The true reason will show itself sooner or later.  It always does!

        Is your intention to help others?  Is it really?  Or is your intention is to sell as many books,  obtain as many "warm bodies" on your Social Networks and/or get as many listeners/viewers as you can?  Be honest with YOUR self!      Remember... sooner or later, the truth of your intentions will come out to play!  It always does!



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        Because there is so much information I wish to impart, I will be breaking this topic up in several parts.    

        I hope you'll join me over the next several weeks as we journey into the subject of Selling Out or Just Marketing.  Oh and feel free to Chime in!  I really enjoy feedback.  Just keep it honest...and clean!  

        Until Then...

        Smile!  It makes people wonder what you're up to!

        *LOL*
























        Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. 

        Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.    In the style comparable to Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.  




          PLEASE NOTE:  All artwork, unless otherwise specified, are the property of the individual artists themselves. The author of these blogs claims no ownership of the original artwork, but only of the sig tags created using said artwork. Each sig tag shown on these blogs include the appropriate copyright information of the Artists and the unique licensure for use.

          Reproduction and copying of said work without proper authority is strictly prohibited




          This blog is the property of Julia K. Cole and is protected by U.S.  and International Copy right Laws.



          Unless otherwise specified, ALL articles on this Blogger are the property of Julia K. Cole.  The ZEN of Duct Tape™, it's name, teachings, modalities, and all excerpts; the nicknames The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape™,  The Duct Tape Diva™; Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality™, Reality back into Spirituality are the property and trade marks of Julia K. Cole and are protected under Copy Right Laws both here in the USA and Around The World.  

          All Rights Reserved©™

          Monday, August 5, 2013

          Monday Blues? Check Out The Secret Language!

          If you're really trying to forget it's Monday, read about yourself based on your birthday - and all the people in your life.

             It's really fun!

          Check it Out!


          The Secret Language
          http://www.thesecretlanguage.com/check/birthdate/