"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds" - Albert Einstein
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YOUR RETIREMENT
I was in a meeting with my manager Friday where I learned of this incredible, safe, tax free, lifetime income, retirement plan. Briefly, you fund this for plan for seven years (a 50-year-old male). Whatever amount you put in equally per year for seven years, you get to take out in the exact same amount per year for the rest of your life, and you get twenty five times that amount in life insurance. For example, a friend of mine is able to put away $1,000,000.00 per year for seven years. He will then be able to withdraw $1,000,000.00 a year for the rest of his life tax-free and will have a $25,000,000.00 death benefit. If he lives to the ripe old age of 100, his $7,000,000.00 investment will have paid him back $43,000,000.00. For younger people, the investment period can be reduced by years!Bear in mind, certain conditions will apply to every applicant based upon age, health, and other factors. Not only can this be used as a retirement plan, it can also be used to shelter your assets from any judgments, lawsuits or liabilities.I highly suggest you look into this plan today by calling me at 1-800-480-0090 or 1-561-432-8842. I am a licensed Life, Health and Annuities agent. (this plan is available nationwide)
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WIDE RIDE NOW PART OF REVISED DEMO PROGRAM
OGDEN, UT - GOODE announced today that it is opening up its 9900SL WIDE RIDE to be part of it's normal Demo Program. In addtion, for a limited time, all demo fees are reduced to only $25.00.
"We have had alot of skiers who want to know which ski is better for them, a normal 9900SL or a 9900SL WIDE RIDE.", said Dave Goode. "I have always felt that the best way to know which brand or model of ski is best for you is to try them all.", Goode continues. "We have aggressively revised our Demo Program to make it easier and less costly for skiers to try GOODE Skis, on their own lake, at their own pace. If they like the ski they demo, they can keep it, if not, they can just send it back.", Goode concludes.
For a limited time, until July 31, 2009, you can demo a GOODE Ski and PowerShell Boots for only $25.00.
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VACATION NOTICE
I'M ON VACATION THIS WEEK. FINS, WINGS, FIN CLAMPS AND DUAL LOCK WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL SHIPPING BEGINS AGAIN. ;-)
You can try calling me on my Skype connection at 1-561-459-1969 or use their chat.
The answer to the following question is crucial to your slalom course success. When does the slalom course begin? The answer is the slalom course begins when you pull out for the gates! If you pull out too early, you end up drifting back in toward the boat wakes decreasing your angle into number 1 and making you pull long. If you pull out too late, you end up with slack in the line when it's time to turn in. The slack causes you to turn in late and with excess speed. Usually, you end up in the middle of the entrance gates rather than being close to the right hand buoy. In either case, a problem in the course started when the skier pulled out at the wrong time. A number of years ago I recognized the need to improve the consistency of my entrance gates. I understood that if I could pull out at exactly the right time, stop my pullout at exactly the right time and turn in at exactly the right time, I would increase the chances of making any pass. The following is a three-part system that will allow you to take control of your gates and drastically improve your consistency and ability to diagnose and correct entrance gate and slalom course related problems. Part number 1, when to begin the pullout. The earliest system that I started using (which I soon abandoned) was beginning the pullout when the right hand entrance gate and turn buoy number 5 line up. For me this was much too late, as I like a longer, slower, more accurate pullout. When the pre-gates or 55-meter buoys were installed, I started my pull out when the bow of the boat appeared to enter them. This system was much more efficient than purely guessing without them but it was not exact enough. I wanted something that I could duplicate and manipulate exactly, every time. Now I look through the windshield of the towboat at the right-hand 55-meter buoy. In tailwinds, I pullout when the bow of the boat appears to touch the 55 meter buoy (I call this touch and go). In headwinds, I pullout exactly when the 55 meter buoy disappears (I call this disappear), every time, every line length. There are other systems to help you judge when to pull out. Some people are now pulling out when the left hand 55-meter buoy lines up with the right hand entrance gate. The critical factor here is that you develop or learn a system that allows you to pull out exactly the same every time, regardless what site you are skiing at!
Part number 2, when to stop pulling out with "the six point system' Once you have mastered the pullout timing system, the next step to killer, consistent gates is figuring out exactly when to stop your pull out and start your glide down course, prior to the turn in for the gates. This is where the six point system comes into play. To really see the 6-point system I suggest that you go out in the boat and idle up toward the 55-meter buoys. Just prior to the 55-meter buoys, turn the boat left making believe that you are the skier starting your pullout, again the boat should be idling. You will focus on skier turn b0oy number three; you will see that the first buoy that comes into alignment with number three is the right hand entrance gate. This is point number 1. Point number 2 is when skier turn buoy number three is in the middle of the entrance gates. Point number 3 is when the left hand entrance gate and skier turn buoy number 3 line up. Point number 4 is when the right hand boat guide at 1 lines up with skier turn buoy number 3. Point number 5 is when skier turn buoy number 3 is in the middle of the boat guides at 1 and lastly, point number 6 is when skier turn buoy number 3 lines up with the left hand boat guide at 1.
Now that you have seen the six points, the next step is figuring out how to use them. I suggest that you pullout for the gates at the exact same place, every time. This will make choosing your point much more efficient and accurate. Remember to focus on skier turn buoy number three as you begin your pullout for the gates. A general rule of thumb is that right foot forward skiers use points 1 through 3 and left foot forward skiers use points 3 through 6. The one thing that both types of skiers have in common is point number 3. When I start people using this system, I always have them stop their pullout at point number 3 (when the left hand entrance gate and skier turn buoy #3 line up) and evaluate the result. If the skier feels too narrow or too slow when it's time to turn in for the gates, I have him/her move up to the next point, in this case, point 4. If the skier feels too wide or too fast, I have him/her move back a point, in this case to point 2 again, the only way that you can accurately judge the point system is utilize a system that causes you to pullout at the exact same place, every time. What I consider to be the exact time to start the turn in for the gates is when I am gliding down-course prior to turning in and just as I begin slowing down, below the speed of the boat. Just when I start to get pulled in, it's time to go. By utilizing the above systems you can find this spot, every time. Once you have identified and utilize the first two parts of the gate timing system, it's time to add in part number three!
Part number three, when to turn in for the gates. I, along with many other skiers use the boat as a guide when to turn in for the entrance gates. Generally, left foot forward skiers like letting the boat go deeper into or through the gates prior to turning in. Right foot forward skiers tend to start for the gates with the boat between 1 boat length before the gates, to starting when the bow of the boat enters them. The closer the boat gets to the gates, the faster you will ski the pass. Whatever the case. By utilizing the first 2 parts of this system, you can position yourself in the exact same spot with the exact same width and speed every time, thereby pushing your consistency through the roof. Testing and observations Once you have arrived at this point in time, when you can do and understand all three phases, it's time to experiment you might find that with calm conditions point number 3 works great but with a tailwind you're always going too fast when it's time to turn in. Guess what? Point 2 might work in tail winds. I find that what works at my shortest line lengths. Works at my longest. In other words, work your way up to your shortest line lengths and then try backing off 1 point. Generally this will work best. If it does work, back off 1 point on all of your passes. The goal here is to do the same, exact thing every time. It should be in your head that if you do what you are supposed to do, you will get the results that you are supposed to get! Your job is to experiment, changing any of the three parts by exact and duplicatable measurements and evaluating the change. In this manner, you will find inner peace and outer success.
INTERESTING STUFF
During the initial space flights, Nasa discovered that biro pens didn’t work under zero gravity conditions. To beat the problem, Nasa spent 6 years and $2 million in designing a pen for use in space. The pen would work under zero gravity conditions due to the pressurized ink inside, it would work under sub zero conditions, underwater, on glass and virtually any surface known to man. The Russians used a pencil.
The Joy of almonds
Almonds have as much protein per ounce as red meat. Adding almonds into your diet has shown to help reduce the risk of heart attacks by as much as 50%. This result is due to the good-for-your-heart vitamin E found in almonds. Monounsaturated fats can decrease your bad LDL cholesterol levels and increase your good HDL cholesterol levels. Antioxidants help keep your arteries young.
At one minute, thirty five seconds into the video above (use the slide bar to get there), you'll see the reason why I always wear my kill switch!
WATERSKI AND WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP RELEASES 2009 CALENDAR DETAILS AND NEW WEBSITE
To date, the Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series of the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) has successfully completed 26 Stops around the world. In doing this, sponsors and host cities have invested over US$10 million in the series and cash prizes exceeding US$2 million have been earned by the Skiers and Riders. The TV show and News Edit of all World Cup Stops have each been distributed to over 500 million viewers and Media Releases transmitted to key contacts in 192 countries. Now we are just two weeks away from launching yet another Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup season.
In spite of the severe and understandable financial pressures on many World Cup hosts at this time, the series will continue with Stops 27, 28 and 29 at the superb site in Dubna, Russia, on July 10/12, an exciting new addition to the series in Liuzhou, China, on October 1/3, and a very welcome return visit to Putrajaya, Malaysia on November 6/8. Dubna will feature Jump and Shortboard. Liuzhou will feature Jump and Wakeboard. Putrajaya will feature Jump, Slalom and Shortboard. Several other Stops opted to transfer to the 2010 World Cup calendar awaiting improvements in the various Economies.
To support the 2009 Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup calendar, the official Website has been again updated with a wide range of interesting visuals to enjoy. The regular News bulletins will report the details as usual of each World Cup Stop with photos, results and background information. All can be accessed on http://www.waterskiandwakeboardworldcup.com
Having supported all 26 World Cup Stops to date, MasterCraft will once again continue as the official World Cup boat sponsors. They already have the complex logistics programme in place to ensure that all the equipment and support crews are ready in time at each venue.
Where available, TV schedules will also be posted on the official Website throughout the season.
Full details will be released shortly on the athletes who have been successful in qualifying for entry in this 2009 World Cup series. Competition for places has been hotter than ever. Those on the waiting lists are checking daily to see if they have made it. With an estimated 30,000,000 active participants in the sport, getting into the top twenty region is strictly for the World's best Skiers and Riders. We wish them all every success in the 2009 Waterski and Wakboard World Cup season ahead.
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The World’s first feature-length, motion picture centered on the water skiing/wakeboard lifestyle and shot locally. The movie features John Schneider (the Dukes of Hazard), Chris Carmack and several local professionals as stunt doubles. Bill Sharpf, a former Sea World skier and stunt man launched this project nearly 15 years ago. The June issue of WaterSki features a story on the making of this historic release.
JOKE OF THE DAY
A lady awoke one morning and discovered her dog was not moving. She called her vet who asked her to bring the dog in. After a brief examination, the vet pronounced the dog dead.
"Are you sure?", the distraught woman asked. "He was a great family pet. Isn't there anything else you can do?"
The vet paused for a moment and said, "There is one more thing we can do."
He left the room for a moment and came back carrying a large cage with a cat in it. The vet opened the cage door and the cat walked over to the dog.
The cat sniffed the dog from head to toe and walked back to the cage.
"Well, that confirms it." the vet announced. "Your dog is dead."
Satisfied that the vet had done everything he possibly could, the woman sighed, "How much do I owe you?"
"That will be $530." the vet replied.
"I don't believe it!", screamed the woman. "What did you do that cost $530????"
"Well", the vet replied, "it's $30 for the office visit and $500 for the cat scan."
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I want to build an amphibious marine vehicle unlike anything ever seen before. It will have huge recreational as well as transportation and military/police assault and patrol uses. There will be many patentable items on this craft. Please contact me here (sschnitz at mindspring dot com) or call 1-800-480-0090 (1-561-432-8842).
To date, the Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series of the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) has successfully completed 26 Stops around the world. In doing this, sponsors and host cities have invested over US$10 million in the series and cash prizes exceeding US$2 million have been earned by the Skiers and Riders. The TV show and News Edit of all World Cup Stops have each been distributed to over 500 million viewers and Media Releases transmitted to key contacts in 192 countries. Now we are just two weeks away from launching yet another Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup season.
