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Khaki peddler The Gap is currently at the mercy of an angry online mob because of its recent logo change from the stodgy blue square enclosed “The Gap” to the American Apparel-esque “The Gap” with a blue square at the top right (see left). There’s now an epic Facebook post, mandatory fake Twitter account, a Gap logo generation engine as well as a spin-off redesign attempt which has not yet been revealed. Key takeway: The Internet takes branding seriously, we get it. But apparently not as seriously as The Gap itself, which recently filed suit against stealth social networking site Gapnote for trademark infringement.

While this isn’t a clear cut David and Goliath battle (The Gap has had its “Gap” trademark for a number of years) it’s interesting as The Gap, which recently had a monumental Groupon day boosting its tech hipster cred, is starting to take social media very seriously. As does Gapnote, based on the fact that it’s built its whole business around being a social network for past, present and future (heh).

From Gapnote CEO Greg Murphy:

“We wholly respect The Gap as a company and many of the core values its brand represents. We respect The Gap’s trademarks, but disagree with The Gap’s contention that it has the exclusive right to use the word “gap” (regardless of how it is used or combined) on the Internet with any conceivable business.”

The Gapnote fully intends to take this to trial, and Murphy thinks he has a case against the retailer as, “We have no intentions in becoming an apparel store now or anytime in the future.”

The Gap is demanding in the suit that the Gapnote both change its name and give up the URL Gapnote.com as it holds that the Gapnote’s branding is too similar to its trademark. Or at least one of its trademarks (see below). When the Gapnote conceded during negotiations that it could possibly change its font (the two logos are in fact sort of similar), The Gap was still after the Gapnote.com domain and Gapnote name, hence going to trial.

The Gap is also insisting that the marketing channels of the two companies are identical. By which we’re assuming both companies use the Internet for things. From The Gap’s lawyers:

“The proximity of the goods and services marketed under the two marks is extremely close, and their marketing channels are identical. The Gap has established an extensive presence on social media and networking websites and various online forums over the last several years.

Gapnote, not yet in existence (evidenced by the site’s current caption “Coming Soon to an Internet Near You”), is marketing its proposed site as a social media and networking website and forum. The two marks are used online for the same purpose and compete for the patronage of an overlapping audience; the use of similar marks to offer similar products, as such, weighs heavily in favor of likelihood of confusion.”

I am so seriously not a lawyer, but this sounds to me like The Gap is saying that any company that uses the Internet and has the word Gap in its name is fair game. In that case, it might want to take a gander at Crunchbase.

In case you are a lawyer, I’ve included court documents and complaint letters as well as videos from a pleading Gapnote below. Warning, they’re a little depressing.

This post originally appeared on Forbes.com, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about social media, business and technology.

The television is about to become the latest medium to get a major makeover at the hands of the class='blippr-nobr'>Internetclass="blippr-nobr">Internet. Already more than half of Americans are watching TV and surfing the web simultaneously. But another trend — giving connectivity to the device itself — is going to fundamentally change the business models around television and the way we consume and interact with content.

Yahooclass="blippr-nobr">Yahoo!, which has been an early mover in the space, anticipates that 8 million to 10 million devices with its Connected Television platform preinstalled will be in consumers’ hands by March 2011. That’s triple the amount in March 2010, according to Russ Schafer, Yahoo’s senior director of product marketing for the platform. Market research firm iSuppli estimates that by 2014 some 148 million televisions with Internet connectivity will be sold annually.

Millions of consumers who buy televisions from the likes of Samsung, LG and Sony won’t just be plugging into the programming offered by their satellite or cable provider, they’ll also be able to access applications ranging from Facebookclass="blippr-nobr">Facebook to eBayclass="blippr-nobr">eBay and view content from a limitless number of video publishers.

That represents a shift similar to what we saw in print media, where the Internet (and mobile phones) opened up the opportunity for anyone to become a content creator. Blip.tv, which bills itself as a “next generation television network,” has been eyeing this trend since 2005, hosting thousands of independently created shows. Now, according to cofounder Dina Kaplan, blip.tv is serving up nearly 100 million views each month (or, put another way, about 10% of the combined audience of the major TV networks) across the web, mobile devices and, increasingly, Internet-connected televisions.

The Growing Market for Internet-Enabled Televisions

class='blippr-nobr'>Blipclass="blippr-nobr">BLIP.tv is growing its audience by forming partnerships with traditional TV manufacturers and a new breed of company in the set-top box market that lets consumers connect to the Internet via their televisions. One of those companies is Roku, which sells its entry-level box for $60. CEO Anthony Wood told me the company is closing in on 1 million customers and that the average user is consuming 33 hours of content each month using the device.

Roku rival Boxeeclass="blippr-nobr">Boxee has amassed about 1.2 million users so far, says CEO Avner Ronen. That’s just through its downloadable app, which requires users to connect their computers to their televisions. The company plans to introduce its own box in November and bring with it a string of content partnerships, like BBC and Major League Baseball, as well as from companies like blip.tv and other purely digital outfits.

Boxee is planning to monetize the set-top box in part through a transaction platform that Ronen says will let publishers “offer content and charge for it without the need for users to enter payment information … [they can pay] with just one-click” for things like premium content, tickets or subscriptions. Roku has plans for a similar platform that will launch this fall. For now, both Roku and Boxee let their content providers control their own advertising and keep the revenue generated by it.

The Changing Advertising Landscape

The potential for new forms of advertising isn’t lost on any of these players, though. Experiments are still very early stage, but Yahoo’s Schafer says that, right now, “the basic ad formats are the same as we use on the web … and you’re just playing it to a different device. But the next stage is Yahoo bringing our own advertising offering further optimized for television … monetizing our service first and then offering it to third parties.”

class='blippr-nobr'>Pandoraclass="blippr-nobr">Pandora, the popular Internet radio service that also has millions of users across connected devices, recently extended its ad platform to Internet-enabled televisions. “Campaigns on this newest platform will primarily feature audio ads, which create a more lasting and emotive connection with consumers. The ability for brands to connect with consumers using audio ads on an in-home device is a new and exciting opportunity,” says Chief Revenue Officer John Trimble.

Meanwhile, blip.tv sees opportunities for targeting ads with unprecedented levels of precision. For example, the company recently developed a campaign for Electronic Arts that was able to target Xbox 360 owners with an interactive ad for NCAA Football ‘11 that allowed them to download a demo of the game to their console. Kaplan says that such complexity can’t yet be achieved across the dozens of different television and connected device manufacturers, but that “within a year we’ll see video advertising much more seamlessly transition from web video to the TV set.”

Such interactivity is already possible with so-called “second screen” providers, which are building social experiences on smartphones and tablets that allow users to interact with friends and content as they watch their favorite shows. They simultaneously create opportunities for engagement that have both the networks and advertisers excited.

Philo is a startup that, along with competitors like Miso and GetGlue, has taken the concept of “checking in” — popularized in recent months by location-based apps like class='blippr-nobr'>Foursquareclass="blippr-nobr">foursquare — and applied it to television shows. Users can check in to shows, interact with friends who are also watching and engage with ads in unique ways. For example, the company recently launched a promotion for the upcoming film You Again that enters users into a sweepstakes when they check in to shows like Glee or Dancing with the Stars and interacts with the ads through Philo’s app.

Prime Opportunities for Television Networks

The huge shift taking place in the TV landscape isn’t lost on the networks. CBS is getting its content on a multitude of connected devices and experimenting with a variety of content plays, social features and revenue models. Zander Lurie, SVP of strategic development at the company, doesn’t see new consumption models making networks like CBS irrelevant. “We’re excited by the fact that these services are offering consumers more ways to view our content. The priority [for us] is to create more opportunities for our content to be consumed than ever before. As long as we have a business model in place for that [type of] consumption, we win,” says Lurie.

Despite all of the activity, Internet-connected television will shift even more dramatically over the next year, with both Googleclass="blippr-nobr">Google and Apple introducing their own set-top box offerings this fall. While upstarts like Boxee and Roku might see that as validation of what they helped pioneer, it could significantly disrupt the business models emerging in the quickly evolving world of Internet-connected television.

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Khaki peddler The Gap is currently at the mercy of an angry online mob because of its recent logo change from the stodgy blue square enclosed “The Gap” to the American Apparel-esque “The Gap” with a blue square at the top right (see left). There’s now an epic Facebook post, mandatory fake Twitter account, a Gap logo generation engine as well as a spin-off redesign attempt which has not yet been revealed. Key takeway: The Internet takes branding seriously, we get it. But apparently not as seriously as The Gap itself, which recently filed suit against stealth social networking site Gapnote for trademark infringement.

While this isn’t a clear cut David and Goliath battle (The Gap has had its “Gap” trademark for a number of years) it’s interesting as The Gap, which recently had a monumental Groupon day boosting its tech hipster cred, is starting to take social media very seriously. As does Gapnote, based on the fact that it’s built its whole business around being a social network for past, present and future (heh).

From Gapnote CEO Greg Murphy:

“We wholly respect The Gap as a company and many of the core values its brand represents. We respect The Gap’s trademarks, but disagree with The Gap’s contention that it has the exclusive right to use the word “gap” (regardless of how it is used or combined) on the Internet with any conceivable business.”

The Gapnote fully intends to take this to trial, and Murphy thinks he has a case against the retailer as, “We have no intentions in becoming an apparel store now or anytime in the future.”

The Gap is demanding in the suit that the Gapnote both change its name and give up the URL Gapnote.com as it holds that the Gapnote’s branding is too similar to its trademark. Or at least one of its trademarks (see below). When the Gapnote conceded during negotiations that it could possibly change its font (the two logos are in fact sort of similar), The Gap was still after the Gapnote.com domain and Gapnote name, hence going to trial.

The Gap is also insisting that the marketing channels of the two companies are identical. By which we’re assuming both companies use the Internet for things. From The Gap’s lawyers:

“The proximity of the goods and services marketed under the two marks is extremely close, and their marketing channels are identical. The Gap has established an extensive presence on social media and networking websites and various online forums over the last several years.

Gapnote, not yet in existence (evidenced by the site’s current caption “Coming Soon to an Internet Near You”), is marketing its proposed site as a social media and networking website and forum. The two marks are used online for the same purpose and compete for the patronage of an overlapping audience; the use of similar marks to offer similar products, as such, weighs heavily in favor of likelihood of confusion.”

I am so seriously not a lawyer, but this sounds to me like The Gap is saying that any company that uses the Internet and has the word Gap in its name is fair game. In that case, it might want to take a gander at Crunchbase.

In case you are a lawyer, I’ve included court documents and complaint letters as well as videos from a pleading Gapnote below. Warning, they’re a little depressing.

This post originally appeared on Forbes.com, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about social media, business and technology.

The television is about to become the latest medium to get a major makeover at the hands of the class='blippr-nobr'>Internetclass="blippr-nobr">Internet. Already more than half of Americans are watching TV and surfing the web simultaneously. But another trend — giving connectivity to the device itself — is going to fundamentally change the business models around television and the way we consume and interact with content.

Yahooclass="blippr-nobr">Yahoo!, which has been an early mover in the space, anticipates that 8 million to 10 million devices with its Connected Television platform preinstalled will be in consumers’ hands by March 2011. That’s triple the amount in March 2010, according to Russ Schafer, Yahoo’s senior director of product marketing for the platform. Market research firm iSuppli estimates that by 2014 some 148 million televisions with Internet connectivity will be sold annually.

Millions of consumers who buy televisions from the likes of Samsung, LG and Sony won’t just be plugging into the programming offered by their satellite or cable provider, they’ll also be able to access applications ranging from Facebookclass="blippr-nobr">Facebook to eBayclass="blippr-nobr">eBay and view content from a limitless number of video publishers.

That represents a shift similar to what we saw in print media, where the Internet (and mobile phones) opened up the opportunity for anyone to become a content creator. Blip.tv, which bills itself as a “next generation television network,” has been eyeing this trend since 2005, hosting thousands of independently created shows. Now, according to cofounder Dina Kaplan, blip.tv is serving up nearly 100 million views each month (or, put another way, about 10% of the combined audience of the major TV networks) across the web, mobile devices and, increasingly, Internet-connected televisions.

The Growing Market for Internet-Enabled Televisions

class='blippr-nobr'>Blipclass="blippr-nobr">BLIP.tv is growing its audience by forming partnerships with traditional TV manufacturers and a new breed of company in the set-top box market that lets consumers connect to the Internet via their televisions. One of those companies is Roku, which sells its entry-level box for $60. CEO Anthony Wood told me the company is closing in on 1 million customers and that the average user is consuming 33 hours of content each month using the device.

Roku rival Boxeeclass="blippr-nobr">Boxee has amassed about 1.2 million users so far, says CEO Avner Ronen. That’s just through its downloadable app, which requires users to connect their computers to their televisions. The company plans to introduce its own box in November and bring with it a string of content partnerships, like BBC and Major League Baseball, as well as from companies like blip.tv and other purely digital outfits.

Boxee is planning to monetize the set-top box in part through a transaction platform that Ronen says will let publishers “offer content and charge for it without the need for users to enter payment information … [they can pay] with just one-click” for things like premium content, tickets or subscriptions. Roku has plans for a similar platform that will launch this fall. For now, both Roku and Boxee let their content providers control their own advertising and keep the revenue generated by it.

The Changing Advertising Landscape

The potential for new forms of advertising isn’t lost on any of these players, though. Experiments are still very early stage, but Yahoo’s Schafer says that, right now, “the basic ad formats are the same as we use on the web … and you’re just playing it to a different device. But the next stage is Yahoo bringing our own advertising offering further optimized for television … monetizing our service first and then offering it to third parties.”

class='blippr-nobr'>Pandoraclass="blippr-nobr">Pandora, the popular Internet radio service that also has millions of users across connected devices, recently extended its ad platform to Internet-enabled televisions. “Campaigns on this newest platform will primarily feature audio ads, which create a more lasting and emotive connection with consumers. The ability for brands to connect with consumers using audio ads on an in-home device is a new and exciting opportunity,” says Chief Revenue Officer John Trimble.

Meanwhile, blip.tv sees opportunities for targeting ads with unprecedented levels of precision. For example, the company recently developed a campaign for Electronic Arts that was able to target Xbox 360 owners with an interactive ad for NCAA Football ‘11 that allowed them to download a demo of the game to their console. Kaplan says that such complexity can’t yet be achieved across the dozens of different television and connected device manufacturers, but that “within a year we’ll see video advertising much more seamlessly transition from web video to the TV set.”

Such interactivity is already possible with so-called “second screen” providers, which are building social experiences on smartphones and tablets that allow users to interact with friends and content as they watch their favorite shows. They simultaneously create opportunities for engagement that have both the networks and advertisers excited.

Philo is a startup that, along with competitors like Miso and GetGlue, has taken the concept of “checking in” — popularized in recent months by location-based apps like class='blippr-nobr'>Foursquareclass="blippr-nobr">foursquare — and applied it to television shows. Users can check in to shows, interact with friends who are also watching and engage with ads in unique ways. For example, the company recently launched a promotion for the upcoming film You Again that enters users into a sweepstakes when they check in to shows like Glee or Dancing with the Stars and interacts with the ads through Philo’s app.

Prime Opportunities for Television Networks

The huge shift taking place in the TV landscape isn’t lost on the networks. CBS is getting its content on a multitude of connected devices and experimenting with a variety of content plays, social features and revenue models. Zander Lurie, SVP of strategic development at the company, doesn’t see new consumption models making networks like CBS irrelevant. “We’re excited by the fact that these services are offering consumers more ways to view our content. The priority [for us] is to create more opportunities for our content to be consumed than ever before. As long as we have a business model in place for that [type of] consumption, we win,” says Lurie.

Despite all of the activity, Internet-connected television will shift even more dramatically over the next year, with both Googleclass="blippr-nobr">Google and Apple introducing their own set-top box offerings this fall. While upstarts like Boxee and Roku might see that as validation of what they helped pioneer, it could significantly disrupt the business models emerging in the quickly evolving world of Internet-connected television.

More Tech Resources from Mashable:

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Making Money Guide

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
For the first time in two years, Mars is visiting Scorpio's domain, bringing with it an influx of creativity. You may feel like you're right on the verge of a huge business breakthrough, and chances are it's true. There's only one thing that can stand in your way: anxiety. Take a deep breath and let go of your irrational thoughts. Of course, we know it's easier said than done. Here's some reading to help you relax.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
It's already hard enough keeping a business powered up through the holiday season when everyone wants time off, but this month poor Sagittarians might face more staffing problems than usual thanks to Venus in retrograde. You may be forced to make a few concessions because of your limited resources this month and next, but don't become a grinch -- staffing should be easy again come the new year.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
There are opportunities to be had this month, Capricorn! The new moon pulls in several new tides during the first week of November and it's up to you to decide whether to ride them to different ventures or stay put. If you're happy where you are, then drop your anchor. If not, here's your chance for change. There might even be a successful spinoff hiding in plain sight.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
November couldn't be better for those born under the sign of Aquarius. Rarely does the universe align to provide such clear boons to any of the star signs, but Venus is orbiting Mars, meaning the buzz about you and your company will be deafening. Your reputation will proceed you and doors that have previously been locked to you will easily open.

Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Pisces' 8th house of finance is under the spotlight of the new moon, making it so you, Pisces, in the immortal words of Flo Rida, have your mind on your money, and money on your mind. Don't like what's revealed? Maybe it's time to think about a new line of revenue. This should come in handy: Hatching New Revenue Streams.

Aries (March 21-April 19)
Aries are fierce independents in life and business. (They're Rams, after all.) But this month a rare opportunity for a joint venture comes when the moon alights Aries' seventh house of partnership. You may feel uncharacteristically collaborative and more open to forming an official business alliance. Take a peek at our guide to strategic alliances.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Venus is in retrograde the first two weeks of the month making Bulls less clearheaded than usual, meaning it's not an ideal time to sign business deals. The money you're looking to earn from any ventures may turn out to be much less than expected, so wait until the end of the month when you'll be able to see offers for what they are.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Geminis will have a far more productive month than last month, save for the third week of November when arguing planets will bring an unexpected work conflict that will require a quick solution. Whether an investor pulls out unexpectedly or a large shipment fails to arrive on time, keep your cool. By the end of the week, things will be running smoothly again.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This month is all about connection for Cancers. The stars are aligned to favor collaborative efforts and collective intelligence. We know you're the boss, but how about taking a day to collect employee feedback? Your employees will feel more engaged, and you'll benefit from their learned wisdom. Read our tips on the best ways to gather workplace feedback.

Leo (July 23-August 22)
The new moon, the sun, and Saturn all are mingling together this month in Leo's house of projects. The combination suggests good fortune and high profits for any major endeavors your company is undertaking. It could take some time to see the benefits of all your hard work -- anywhere from six months to a year -- but it will ultimately be successful.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Virgos tend to be meticulous record keepers. You usually have no trouble keeping a watchful eye over cash flow and expenditures, but this month Virgo entrepreneurs are going to be pulled in so many directions, you might need help. Take a look at our tips for finding a good accountant, and you'll be freed up to concentrate on more important things, like that new product launch.

Libra (September 23-October 22)
Study up, Libra. The planets are positioned to shine on your house of learning, meaning it's the ideal time to enhance your entrepreneurial wisdom. What you learn now will stick with you and play an important role in your business. Maybe a new business mentor will have the wisdom you need?

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Over the past few weeks the broad stock market has seemingly grown increasingly more bullish. Market pundits, traders, and even high-profile money managers are stating publicly that the easy trade over the next few years will simply be being long, high-quality stocks. While time may prove these managers wise, it's likely a bit early to be that bullish.

As traders, our job is to create profits consistently regardless of price action. The best traders are masters of blocking out the noise and emotion, and letting various forms of data guide their decision-making. At this point in time the bulls have the bears pushed against key resistance at the SPX 1150 area. However, the bears have their eyes set on the 1130 level and from there the key SPX 1040 support area.

If the S&P 500 breaks out over the 1150 area with strong volume we could move higher to test recent highs; however, if the 1040 area were to give way to the bears the bullish parade would end. At this point in time, it's too early to tell which side is going to win this battle. The monthly chart of SPX tells the entire story.


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Until proven otherwise, my bias is to the downside. What might surprise most readers is the reasoning behind my thinking. My expectation of lower prices has nothing to do with macro economic conditions, it has nothing to do with unprecedented intervention that we've witnessed by the United States federal government, and it has nothing to do with housing numbers. The reasoning behind potentially lower prices is simple: defined risk. The SPX chart above and even the daily chart listed below are both indicative that the SPX 1150 area is a critical psychological level for market participants. We're literally at a precipice right here, right now.


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When major resistance or support is very near the current spot price of any underlying, typically low risk/reward setups can be found. After spinning through several ideas and option strategies, an out-of-the-money (OTM) butterfly spread seemingly made a lot of sense. The OTM butterfly spread would benefit from the passage of time and wouldn't be as exposed to a comeuppance in volatility. This strategy could produce a great potential return for a defined amount of risk.

After some brief analysis, the best proxy was using the Spider ETF SPY as opposed to the SPX index. The bid/ask spreads are quite wide on SPX at times, particularly when volatility is rising. Consequently, it can be arduous to get decent fills from the SPX market makers in rapidly moving market conditions, which seem to be the norm recently. Besides the normal option expiration on monthly or quarterly basis, options that expire every week have grown in popularity recently. A primary reason why volumes have exploded is due to the weekly expirations routine offering of unbelievable risk/reward setups, particularly through the utilization of Theta (time) decay trading setups.

After running through various expiration dates, it made sense to utilize the October weekly options that expire on Friday, October 8. Since I have a bias to the downside, I used an OTM put butterfly. Traditional butterflies are typically written where the current price is straddled by the wings of the butterfly spread. In an OTM butterfly, an option trader places the entire position out of the money. It helps reduce the cost of the butterfly, and because the option contracts are out of the money, they're not impacted as harshly by rising volatility. In addition, these OTM butterflies usually have very attractive risk/reward characteristics.

SPY was trading around $114.13/share at the close on Thursday, so the OTM butterfly I constructed had the following strikes: Long 1 OCT WKLY. SPY 108 Put / Short 2 OCT WKLY. SPY 111 Puts / Long 1 OCT WKLY. SPY 114 Put. Here's a snapshot of the SPY October weekly option chain as of the close Thursday:


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LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County's electronic voting machines. Wednesday, October 27, 2010.

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"They're still good friends," an insider tells the new Us Weekly.

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Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
For the first time in two years, Mars is visiting Scorpio's domain, bringing with it an influx of creativity. You may feel like you're right on the verge of a huge business breakthrough, and chances are it's true. There's only one thing that can stand in your way: anxiety. Take a deep breath and let go of your irrational thoughts. Of course, we know it's easier said than done. Here's some reading to help you relax.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
It's already hard enough keeping a business powered up through the holiday season when everyone wants time off, but this month poor Sagittarians might face more staffing problems than usual thanks to Venus in retrograde. You may be forced to make a few concessions because of your limited resources this month and next, but don't become a grinch -- staffing should be easy again come the new year.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
There are opportunities to be had this month, Capricorn! The new moon pulls in several new tides during the first week of November and it's up to you to decide whether to ride them to different ventures or stay put. If you're happy where you are, then drop your anchor. If not, here's your chance for change. There might even be a successful spinoff hiding in plain sight.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
November couldn't be better for those born under the sign of Aquarius. Rarely does the universe align to provide such clear boons to any of the star signs, but Venus is orbiting Mars, meaning the buzz about you and your company will be deafening. Your reputation will proceed you and doors that have previously been locked to you will easily open.

Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Pisces' 8th house of finance is under the spotlight of the new moon, making it so you, Pisces, in the immortal words of Flo Rida, have your mind on your money, and money on your mind. Don't like what's revealed? Maybe it's time to think about a new line of revenue. This should come in handy: Hatching New Revenue Streams.

Aries (March 21-April 19)
Aries are fierce independents in life and business. (They're Rams, after all.) But this month a rare opportunity for a joint venture comes when the moon alights Aries' seventh house of partnership. You may feel uncharacteristically collaborative and more open to forming an official business alliance. Take a peek at our guide to strategic alliances.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Venus is in retrograde the first two weeks of the month making Bulls less clearheaded than usual, meaning it's not an ideal time to sign business deals. The money you're looking to earn from any ventures may turn out to be much less than expected, so wait until the end of the month when you'll be able to see offers for what they are.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Geminis will have a far more productive month than last month, save for the third week of November when arguing planets will bring an unexpected work conflict that will require a quick solution. Whether an investor pulls out unexpectedly or a large shipment fails to arrive on time, keep your cool. By the end of the week, things will be running smoothly again.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This month is all about connection for Cancers. The stars are aligned to favor collaborative efforts and collective intelligence. We know you're the boss, but how about taking a day to collect employee feedback? Your employees will feel more engaged, and you'll benefit from their learned wisdom. Read our tips on the best ways to gather workplace feedback.

Leo (July 23-August 22)
The new moon, the sun, and Saturn all are mingling together this month in Leo's house of projects. The combination suggests good fortune and high profits for any major endeavors your company is undertaking. It could take some time to see the benefits of all your hard work -- anywhere from six months to a year -- but it will ultimately be successful.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Virgos tend to be meticulous record keepers. You usually have no trouble keeping a watchful eye over cash flow and expenditures, but this month Virgo entrepreneurs are going to be pulled in so many directions, you might need help. Take a look at our tips for finding a good accountant, and you'll be freed up to concentrate on more important things, like that new product launch.

Libra (September 23-October 22)
Study up, Libra. The planets are positioned to shine on your house of learning, meaning it's the ideal time to enhance your entrepreneurial wisdom. What you learn now will stick with you and play an important role in your business. Maybe a new business mentor will have the wisdom you need?

Editor's Note: JW Jones offers more content at OptionsTradingSignals.com.

Over the past few weeks the broad stock market has seemingly grown increasingly more bullish. Market pundits, traders, and even high-profile money managers are stating publicly that the easy trade over the next few years will simply be being long, high-quality stocks. While time may prove these managers wise, it's likely a bit early to be that bullish.

As traders, our job is to create profits consistently regardless of price action. The best traders are masters of blocking out the noise and emotion, and letting various forms of data guide their decision-making. At this point in time the bulls have the bears pushed against key resistance at the SPX 1150 area. However, the bears have their eyes set on the 1130 level and from there the key SPX 1040 support area.

If the S&P 500 breaks out over the 1150 area with strong volume we could move higher to test recent highs; however, if the 1040 area were to give way to the bears the bullish parade would end. At this point in time, it's too early to tell which side is going to win this battle. The monthly chart of SPX tells the entire story.


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Until proven otherwise, my bias is to the downside. What might surprise most readers is the reasoning behind my thinking. My expectation of lower prices has nothing to do with macro economic conditions, it has nothing to do with unprecedented intervention that we've witnessed by the United States federal government, and it has nothing to do with housing numbers. The reasoning behind potentially lower prices is simple: defined risk. The SPX chart above and even the daily chart listed below are both indicative that the SPX 1150 area is a critical psychological level for market participants. We're literally at a precipice right here, right now.


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When major resistance or support is very near the current spot price of any underlying, typically low risk/reward setups can be found. After spinning through several ideas and option strategies, an out-of-the-money (OTM) butterfly spread seemingly made a lot of sense. The OTM butterfly spread would benefit from the passage of time and wouldn't be as exposed to a comeuppance in volatility. This strategy could produce a great potential return for a defined amount of risk.

After some brief analysis, the best proxy was using the Spider ETF SPY as opposed to the SPX index. The bid/ask spreads are quite wide on SPX at times, particularly when volatility is rising. Consequently, it can be arduous to get decent fills from the SPX market makers in rapidly moving market conditions, which seem to be the norm recently. Besides the normal option expiration on monthly or quarterly basis, options that expire every week have grown in popularity recently. A primary reason why volumes have exploded is due to the weekly expirations routine offering of unbelievable risk/reward setups, particularly through the utilization of Theta (time) decay trading setups.

After running through various expiration dates, it made sense to utilize the October weekly options that expire on Friday, October 8. Since I have a bias to the downside, I used an OTM put butterfly. Traditional butterflies are typically written where the current price is straddled by the wings of the butterfly spread. In an OTM butterfly, an option trader places the entire position out of the money. It helps reduce the cost of the butterfly, and because the option contracts are out of the money, they're not impacted as harshly by rising volatility. In addition, these OTM butterflies usually have very attractive risk/reward characteristics.

SPY was trading around $114.13/share at the close on Thursday, so the OTM butterfly I constructed had the following strikes: Long 1 OCT WKLY. SPY 108 Put / Short 2 OCT WKLY. SPY 111 Puts / Long 1 OCT WKLY. SPY 114 Put. Here's a snapshot of the SPY October weekly option chain as of the close Thursday:


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GM hiring nuggets: Alderson, Daniels, Ryan, Ricco etc.

We don't yet know if new GM Sandy Alderson (the process is underway of making his hiring official with the commissioner's office and scheduling a news conference for either Friday or Tuesday) will turn the Mets into a championship team, ...

Nevada Voters Complain Of Problems At Polls - Las Vegas <b>News</b> Story <b>...</b>

LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County's electronic voting machines. Wednesday, October 27, 2010.

<b>News</b> - Rep: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Split! - Celebrity <b>News</b> <b>...</b>

"They're still good friends," an insider tells the new Us Weekly.

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GM hiring nuggets: Alderson, Daniels, Ryan, Ricco etc.

We don't yet know if new GM Sandy Alderson (the process is underway of making his hiring official with the commissioner's office and scheduling a news conference for either Friday or Tuesday) will turn the Mets into a championship team, ...

Nevada Voters Complain Of Problems At Polls - Las Vegas <b>News</b> Story <b>...</b>

LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County's electronic voting machines. Wednesday, October 27, 2010.

<b>News</b> - Rep: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Split! - Celebrity <b>News</b> <b>...</b>

"They're still good friends," an insider tells the new Us Weekly.

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GM hiring nuggets: Alderson, Daniels, Ryan, Ricco etc.

We don't yet know if new GM Sandy Alderson (the process is underway of making his hiring official with the commissioner's office and scheduling a news conference for either Friday or Tuesday) will turn the Mets into a championship team, ...

Nevada Voters Complain Of Problems At Polls - Las Vegas <b>News</b> Story <b>...</b>

LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City complained on Monday that their ballot had been cast before they went to the polls, raising questions about Clark County's electronic voting machines. Wednesday, October 27, 2010.

<b>News</b> - Rep: Blake Lively, Penn Badgley Split! - Celebrity <b>News</b> <b>...</b>

"They're still good friends," an insider tells the new Us Weekly.

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Making Money in Wotlk

Er, great <b>news</b>: George Lucas may be planning new “Star Wars <b>...</b>

My instinct is to shudder; most of you, I suspect, will react the same way. And let's pause here to appreciate how amazing that is. So reviled are the prequels that news of new entries in the greatest sci-fi franchise in movie history ...

Debian Project <b>News</b> - July 26th, 2010

Debian Day in New York, MiniDebConf in India, Debian Installer beta1, Debian Podcast, how to attract more users?

Poll Has More of the Same Bad <b>News</b> for Democrats, Worse <b>News</b> for Obama

Congressional Democrats hold their own reasonably well against their GOP counterparts when voters are asked who would better handle key issues. By contrast, they trust Republicans more than Obama on most of those issues.

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Er, great <b>news</b>: George Lucas may be planning new “Star Wars <b>...</b>

My instinct is to shudder; most of you, I suspect, will react the same way. And let's pause here to appreciate how amazing that is. So reviled are the prequels that news of new entries in the greatest sci-fi franchise in movie history ...

Debian Project <b>News</b> - July 26th, 2010

Debian Day in New York, MiniDebConf in India, Debian Installer beta1, Debian Podcast, how to attract more users?

Poll Has More of the Same Bad <b>News</b> for Democrats, Worse <b>News</b> for Obama

Congressional Democrats hold their own reasonably well against their GOP counterparts when voters are asked who would better handle key issues. By contrast, they trust Republicans more than Obama on most of those issues.

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bench craft company complaints

Er, great <b>news</b>: George Lucas may be planning new “Star Wars <b>...</b>

My instinct is to shudder; most of you, I suspect, will react the same way. And let's pause here to appreciate how amazing that is. So reviled are the prequels that news of new entries in the greatest sci-fi franchise in movie history ...

Debian Project <b>News</b> - July 26th, 2010

Debian Day in New York, MiniDebConf in India, Debian Installer beta1, Debian Podcast, how to attract more users?

Poll Has More of the Same Bad <b>News</b> for Democrats, Worse <b>News</b> for Obama

Congressional Democrats hold their own reasonably well against their GOP counterparts when voters are asked who would better handle key issues. By contrast, they trust Republicans more than Obama on most of those issues.

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Er, great <b>news</b>: George Lucas may be planning new “Star Wars <b>...</b>

My instinct is to shudder; most of you, I suspect, will react the same way. And let's pause here to appreciate how amazing that is. So reviled are the prequels that news of new entries in the greatest sci-fi franchise in movie history ...

Debian Project <b>News</b> - July 26th, 2010

Debian Day in New York, MiniDebConf in India, Debian Installer beta1, Debian Podcast, how to attract more users?

Poll Has More of the Same Bad <b>News</b> for Democrats, Worse <b>News</b> for Obama

Congressional Democrats hold their own reasonably well against their GOP counterparts when voters are asked who would better handle key issues. By contrast, they trust Republicans more than Obama on most of those issues.

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Er, great <b>news</b>: George Lucas may be planning new “Star Wars <b>...</b>

My instinct is to shudder; most of you, I suspect, will react the same way. And let's pause here to appreciate how amazing that is. So reviled are the prequels that news of new entries in the greatest sci-fi franchise in movie history ...

Debian Project <b>News</b> - July 26th, 2010

Debian Day in New York, MiniDebConf in India, Debian Installer beta1, Debian Podcast, how to attract more users?

Poll Has More of the Same Bad <b>News</b> for Democrats, Worse <b>News</b> for Obama

Congressional Democrats hold their own reasonably well against their GOP counterparts when voters are asked who would better handle key issues. By contrast, they trust Republicans more than Obama on most of those issues.

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foreclosure sales

The handwriting was on the wall then. There was a new group of "lean and mean" loan originators pushing sub-prime loans even then (in the late 90's).

In those days you filled out a mortgage application, provided your tax returns and gave permission for the company to verify your information. Your file was a quarter of an inch thick.

Then the Processor went to work. S/He began sending out VOEs, VOIs, VORs, that is, Verifications of Employment, Income, Rent. S/He requested verifications of EVERYTHING, and they did so diligently ... it was their job. By the time the Processor was done, your file was about one inch thick.

Then the Underwriter went to work and reviewed everything the Processor had done for validity, and rationality that you had the income, your income was stable and fell into a livable range should you be granted the mortgage. Maybe the the Underwriter approved your loan.

Then the Closer went to work. S/He produced the documents to be signed at closing and coordinated with the Closing Agent who actually met you and had you sign the papers and verified that there was valid title to be passed. The Closing Agent was then responsible to see that the appropriate documents were recorded with the local Clerk of Court. During that period Secondary Marketing was very likely in the process of selling your loan to a large purchaser such as B of A or Citi or ... er ... Countrywide.

When you were through signing the papers your file was at least two inches thick, maybe three. The file folder holding all those documents (the order being VERY stringently required) went to the ultimate purchaser of your loan. That file folder was then THE mortgage ... it was bundled with a number of similar files by interest rate and term to approximate $1 Million dollars, plus or minus $25,000. THAT bundle of files became a bond. It was then peddled on Wall Street as a (let's say) 30 year security.

Picture it. Ten files, each three inches thick worth One Million Dollars. The documents within each of those files ARE the ASSET you the bond purchaser buys. Now ... picture what it would be like to discover that the Verification of Income wasn't there or was fraudulent for a substantial portion of the files in that Thirty inch thick bundle of files you owned and paid $1 Million for.

You just might be pissed to find that out. If you were the person living in one of the ten houses represented by that bond and you discovered that the Note you signed may have been sold to more than one bond holder, you might be pissed too.

In short ... All bets are off. I suspect things are not as dire as I just implied. But, until there is clarity and transparency ... All bets are off. This will likely shake out fine in 95% of cases ... but, right now ... ALL BETS ARE OFF.

First, I want to say I WIN. I live in a foreclosed home which I inherited from my father. Not my loan, but now MY HOUSE. Thank you Angelo Mozillo (Cuntrywide mtg, now owned by BofA)

Jesus, I thought ZH people had brains. First, 23 states means those states which have laws requiring judicial foreclosure. The rest of the states, you don't need to go through a court to foreclose.

Now, for those of you who think this is no big deal or was planned by the banks, PLEASE GET A LIFE! The only way this was planned was if it came from the very, very top of the food chain, like the people who run the White House (please, Obama really has no power. He's a puppet to the MONEY). There is also no good way out of this for any of the following: The banks, the investors, the municipalities in which the properties are located who are getting no property tax payments, the courts (completely overwhelmed - prepare to see many long-standing judges retire because they don't need the headaches), the American banking system, the Federal Reserve, the federal government. What will be standing at the end of all of this are the states - the backbone of the nation. The feds can do much, but they cannot change state banking laws.

Everybody is screwed by this. Winners include homeowners who stopped paying mortgages, some very few, very smart real estate speculators (there's money to be made here, but it's a bitch to get to it and may take years before profits are realized).

Further, this is the blackest black swan ever. BofA, now the third bank to admit fraud, holds the largest number of mortgages, because they took over Cuntrywide. They are Fu**ed, fu**ed, fu**ed royally. It will literally take years (think 3 to 5 to 7) for all of this to get through the courts. The banks will not even prosecute in most cases because the costs are so high and the risks so great.

Now, the investors, who are they? Little towns in Sweden, other municipalities in the US. Some credit unions, some rich guys in Malaysia, they are spread all over the world. The investors will be taking hits of magnificent proportions. Huge, enormous calamity with great deals of money being eviscerated.

BofA is the crow in the coal mine - not a canary, because they are so big. BofA is NOT TBIF and are already planning their glidepath to bankruptcy. They've been insovent since having (note they were forced by the govt. and the Fed - Paulson) to take over Cuntrywide and Merrill Lynch. Both bankrupt entities.

They're dead, just nobody knows it yet. If the stock market doesn't crash before the midterms, then something is seriously wrong and the people need to rise up and throw all of the fuckers out because this is the end. There was fraud on the front end and now fraud on the back end. If the USA avoids going into martial law, I will be surprised.

Now, I don't normally do this because I don't like treading on other people's turf, but I am going to link to my last two entries on my MoneyDaily blog. Mind you, I try to write things so the average joe or jane can understand and have been diligent, writing daily for the past 3 1/2 years.

These two articles should give you some background and the links lead to places with more info. I've been following this story for 3 years and lately with more interest because I have a vested interest ($80,000 home which I may end up owning free and clear) Here goes:

Should American Homeowners Stop Paying Mortgages?

and today

Mortgage, Foreclosure Mess Broadens, Deepens

BBC - BBC Comedy Blog: Impersonating The <b>News</b> Quiz

Funny stuff from the heart of the BBC Comedy Department.

After <b>news</b> of Google tax dodges, Obama raises money with Google <b>...</b>

Google, according to a report by Bloomberg News, has used paper transactions to shift $3.1 billion of its income to Bermuda and other low-tax havens in recent years. The company's aggressive use of such tax dodges has reduced its ...

BREAKING <b>NEWS</b>: No Jail For Lindsay Lohan - Judge Orders Her To <b>...</b>

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid16157557001/bctid645210306001 Lindsay Lohan caught a major break on Friday when Judge Elden Fox chose not to send her to jail and ordered her to stay in rehab at the Betty Ford Center.

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The handwriting was on the wall then. There was a new group of "lean and mean" loan originators pushing sub-prime loans even then (in the late 90's).

In those days you filled out a mortgage application, provided your tax returns and gave permission for the company to verify your information. Your file was a quarter of an inch thick.

Then the Processor went to work. S/He began sending out VOEs, VOIs, VORs, that is, Verifications of Employment, Income, Rent. S/He requested verifications of EVERYTHING, and they did so diligently ... it was their job. By the time the Processor was done, your file was about one inch thick.

Then the Underwriter went to work and reviewed everything the Processor had done for validity, and rationality that you had the income, your income was stable and fell into a livable range should you be granted the mortgage. Maybe the the Underwriter approved your loan.

Then the Closer went to work. S/He produced the documents to be signed at closing and coordinated with the Closing Agent who actually met you and had you sign the papers and verified that there was valid title to be passed. The Closing Agent was then responsible to see that the appropriate documents were recorded with the local Clerk of Court. During that period Secondary Marketing was very likely in the process of selling your loan to a large purchaser such as B of A or Citi or ... er ... Countrywide.

When you were through signing the papers your file was at least two inches thick, maybe three. The file folder holding all those documents (the order being VERY stringently required) went to the ultimate purchaser of your loan. That file folder was then THE mortgage ... it was bundled with a number of similar files by interest rate and term to approximate $1 Million dollars, plus or minus $25,000. THAT bundle of files became a bond. It was then peddled on Wall Street as a (let's say) 30 year security.

Picture it. Ten files, each three inches thick worth One Million Dollars. The documents within each of those files ARE the ASSET you the bond purchaser buys. Now ... picture what it would be like to discover that the Verification of Income wasn't there or was fraudulent for a substantial portion of the files in that Thirty inch thick bundle of files you owned and paid $1 Million for.

You just might be pissed to find that out. If you were the person living in one of the ten houses represented by that bond and you discovered that the Note you signed may have been sold to more than one bond holder, you might be pissed too.

In short ... All bets are off. I suspect things are not as dire as I just implied. But, until there is clarity and transparency ... All bets are off. This will likely shake out fine in 95% of cases ... but, right now ... ALL BETS ARE OFF.

First, I want to say I WIN. I live in a foreclosed home which I inherited from my father. Not my loan, but now MY HOUSE. Thank you Angelo Mozillo (Cuntrywide mtg, now owned by BofA)

Jesus, I thought ZH people had brains. First, 23 states means those states which have laws requiring judicial foreclosure. The rest of the states, you don't need to go through a court to foreclose.

Now, for those of you who think this is no big deal or was planned by the banks, PLEASE GET A LIFE! The only way this was planned was if it came from the very, very top of the food chain, like the people who run the White House (please, Obama really has no power. He's a puppet to the MONEY). There is also no good way out of this for any of the following: The banks, the investors, the municipalities in which the properties are located who are getting no property tax payments, the courts (completely overwhelmed - prepare to see many long-standing judges retire because they don't need the headaches), the American banking system, the Federal Reserve, the federal government. What will be standing at the end of all of this are the states - the backbone of the nation. The feds can do much, but they cannot change state banking laws.

Everybody is screwed by this. Winners include homeowners who stopped paying mortgages, some very few, very smart real estate speculators (there's money to be made here, but it's a bitch to get to it and may take years before profits are realized).

Further, this is the blackest black swan ever. BofA, now the third bank to admit fraud, holds the largest number of mortgages, because they took over Cuntrywide. They are Fu**ed, fu**ed, fu**ed royally. It will literally take years (think 3 to 5 to 7) for all of this to get through the courts. The banks will not even prosecute in most cases because the costs are so high and the risks so great.

Now, the investors, who are they? Little towns in Sweden, other municipalities in the US. Some credit unions, some rich guys in Malaysia, they are spread all over the world. The investors will be taking hits of magnificent proportions. Huge, enormous calamity with great deals of money being eviscerated.

BofA is the crow in the coal mine - not a canary, because they are so big. BofA is NOT TBIF and are already planning their glidepath to bankruptcy. They've been insovent since having (note they were forced by the govt. and the Fed - Paulson) to take over Cuntrywide and Merrill Lynch. Both bankrupt entities.

They're dead, just nobody knows it yet. If the stock market doesn't crash before the midterms, then something is seriously wrong and the people need to rise up and throw all of the fuckers out because this is the end. There was fraud on the front end and now fraud on the back end. If the USA avoids going into martial law, I will be surprised.

Now, I don't normally do this because I don't like treading on other people's turf, but I am going to link to my last two entries on my MoneyDaily blog. Mind you, I try to write things so the average joe or jane can understand and have been diligent, writing daily for the past 3 1/2 years.

These two articles should give you some background and the links lead to places with more info. I've been following this story for 3 years and lately with more interest because I have a vested interest ($80,000 home which I may end up owning free and clear) Here goes:

Should American Homeowners Stop Paying Mortgages?

and today

Mortgage, Foreclosure Mess Broadens, Deepens

BBC - BBC Comedy Blog: Impersonating The <b>News</b> Quiz

Funny stuff from the heart of the BBC Comedy Department.

After <b>news</b> of Google tax dodges, Obama raises money with Google <b>...</b>

Google, according to a report by Bloomberg News, has used paper transactions to shift $3.1 billion of its income to Bermuda and other low-tax havens in recent years. The company's aggressive use of such tax dodges has reduced its ...

BREAKING <b>NEWS</b>: No Jail For Lindsay Lohan - Judge Orders Her To <b>...</b>

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid16157557001/bctid645210306001 Lindsay Lohan caught a major break on Friday when Judge Elden Fox chose not to send her to jail and ordered her to stay in rehab at the Betty Ford Center.

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Making Money Work

When profits are down business owners tend to dwell on formulating the next big idea, a new marketing strategy, and, of course, on what they are doing wrong. But there are other areas that many people don’t think of exploring - or avoid all together. These are the emotional blocks to money, success and happiness.

Money, or the lack of, stimulates fear. Survival instincts are threatened and negative emotions that may have been stored deep inside will often surface, only to aggravate the situation and lessen the ability to succeed.

Let’s take a look at three areas that you can explore to free yourself of the emotional barriers that will keep you from the success and profits that you deserve.

Forgiveness – If you are an entrepreneur then you have most likely suffered your share of financial trauma. After all, entrepreneurs are risk takers and money is one of the first things we put at risk when we have an idea that we belief in. Money loss is a trauma that we tend to minimize because it’s “just money”.   But financial security is an important value to nearly everyone because it dictates our ability to survive in this world. For men, who our ancestors labeled as the providers, financial security is often a very important core value. Therefore, losing money can affect them to the core and the guilt, shame and worry may remain embedded within them for a very long time.

It’s time to forgive yourself. Plain and simple; being an entrepreneur isn’t always a choice – it’s who you are. Taking risk is a part of the learning and the experience that takes you toward success. If that means that you “fail” from time to time, so be it. Releasing this emotion and pain is critical to your future success. Guilt and shame create a heavy burden, how can you let it go?

Consider some less conventional techniques like hypnosis or the emotional freedom techniques. Sometimes talking about it and rationalizing it isn’t enough. Take another risk and find a new way to let go so that you can let success into your life.

Feeling – If you can’t feel wealth, you won’t attract wealth. How much do you believe that you were born to achieve success? Can you close your eyes and feel, smell – truly experience wealth? This is something to practice on a daily basis. The more you believe it and experience it, the more your behavior and thinking will shift to allow for wealth. Begin with only 30-60 seconds of imagining your life of success. Create a snapshot of your successful future and practice stepping into the feeling of it. You might notice a swelling of the heart, the sensation of excitement and expectation, or a sense of overall peace. Hold this positive feeling in place and get used to it. Increase the time of your visualization as you become more adept at it. Before long you will begin to notice opportunities coming into your life or things may just begin falling into place for you. It’s a simple attitude adjustment that will make a difference.

Fearlessness – Fear has a paralyzing effect on our creativity and ability to act. If you are living in fear you are less likely to have a clear picture of your next action steps. You may find that procrastination and overwhelm are your daily companions and at the end of the day it seems nothing notable has been achieved. Sound familiar? It’s time to let go of the fear and step into your fearless state. I’m not suggesting that you become reckless, but that you find creative ways to rectify your situation and act from a collected, rational, and confident place.

If money is an issue you’ve probably run circles in your mind trying to think of solutions but haven’t acted on any of them. Is it time for a part time job? This doesn’t mean you are quitting your dream, just allowing it to become a bit more accessible. Do you have another skill that you can put to work while you build your business? Can you market to past customers to create a boost in sales? Think outside of the box and act on your solution.

Do you have a fear of success or failure? If you perceive that there are any negative consequences to success it's time to explore this limiting belief. Again, try something that may be considered “unconventional” to explore if these fears exist so that you can let them go. Ask someone who you see as successful what they’ve done to combat their fears – believe me, they’ve had them too! And try stepping out of the box to experience a different type of risk and reignite your energy. Is there something adventurous that you’ve always wanted to try but never have? What will “shake it up” a bit to unearth your courage and commitment to moving forward? How can you break the pattern and step into your fearless state?

These may sound like simple steps, but this type of change is a tall order. Surround yourself with support as you make create change; a coach, mentor and mastermind group are all a tremendous source of support and fresh ideas.

Have you found your way to a “Million Dollar Mindset?” Share your experience and tips with us here!

To summarize an hour of dialogue, you should at some point have a product that your readers will want. You should give a lot of free content away, but even when it comes to content, you can charge for some amount, and if your content is good enough, people will pay for the premium stuff. "You can tell them about ninety percent, and they'll pay money just to get the final ten percent," so they know they have the whole picture, Clark says.



Making money blogging will not happen overnight. Sometimes it may seem like this is possible, but in reality, it takes a lot of work. "Build something that is real and something that matters to people," Rowse advises. He shared a story about how he launched a product one day and literally watched the sales roll in. It was as if he had hit a button, and the cash just started flowing, but then he realized he had been working hard up to that point for over two years, promoting the blog, writing two posts a day, doing SEO, press releases, etc. It wasn't overnight. 



You're not scalable, meaning that as your audience grows and more people want to connect with you, there will be a point where it just becomes too much. You have to set boundaries, otherwise you will have no time for yourself and your family. 



Eventually, you're going to have to "get real" about how many meaningful connections you can make in a day, Simone says, adding, "That's part of growing up in social media.”



When they say "no one actually wants that much authenticity," they mean that nobody cares about what you did last night, who you were with, what you had for breakfast, etc. In other words, don't show everybody everything about yourself, because you're not writing for you. You're writing for them. Be who you want to be for your audience. 



Ultimately, you're blogging and using social media to sell, but you can't just go around selling to people, because they won't have it. It just doesn't work. You have to make them want to buy. "You're selling yourself," says Clark. If you provide enough value to your audience, they will want to buy what you have to offer if it expands upon the value you're already giving them. "The content is the marketing," he says. 



Just having a blog is not a business. If you want it to be a business you have to treat it like one, Rowse says. This is basically an extension of number 2. 



The most important of the seven points is that no one is reading your blog. As Simone says, there are hundreds of millions of blogs, and that includes blogs on your topic. You have to write it in a way that is fresh, and either entertaining or informative. The good news is that you don't need "monster traffic". You just need a good, steady core audience for advertising to do well. 

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When profits are down business owners tend to dwell on formulating the next big idea, a new marketing strategy, and, of course, on what they are doing wrong. But there are other areas that many people don’t think of exploring - or avoid all together. These are the emotional blocks to money, success and happiness.

Money, or the lack of, stimulates fear. Survival instincts are threatened and negative emotions that may have been stored deep inside will often surface, only to aggravate the situation and lessen the ability to succeed.

Let’s take a look at three areas that you can explore to free yourself of the emotional barriers that will keep you from the success and profits that you deserve.

Forgiveness – If you are an entrepreneur then you have most likely suffered your share of financial trauma. After all, entrepreneurs are risk takers and money is one of the first things we put at risk when we have an idea that we belief in. Money loss is a trauma that we tend to minimize because it’s “just money”.   But financial security is an important value to nearly everyone because it dictates our ability to survive in this world. For men, who our ancestors labeled as the providers, financial security is often a very important core value. Therefore, losing money can affect them to the core and the guilt, shame and worry may remain embedded within them for a very long time.

It’s time to forgive yourself. Plain and simple; being an entrepreneur isn’t always a choice – it’s who you are. Taking risk is a part of the learning and the experience that takes you toward success. If that means that you “fail” from time to time, so be it. Releasing this emotion and pain is critical to your future success. Guilt and shame create a heavy burden, how can you let it go?

Consider some less conventional techniques like hypnosis or the emotional freedom techniques. Sometimes talking about it and rationalizing it isn’t enough. Take another risk and find a new way to let go so that you can let success into your life.

Feeling – If you can’t feel wealth, you won’t attract wealth. How much do you believe that you were born to achieve success? Can you close your eyes and feel, smell – truly experience wealth? This is something to practice on a daily basis. The more you believe it and experience it, the more your behavior and thinking will shift to allow for wealth. Begin with only 30-60 seconds of imagining your life of success. Create a snapshot of your successful future and practice stepping into the feeling of it. You might notice a swelling of the heart, the sensation of excitement and expectation, or a sense of overall peace. Hold this positive feeling in place and get used to it. Increase the time of your visualization as you become more adept at it. Before long you will begin to notice opportunities coming into your life or things may just begin falling into place for you. It’s a simple attitude adjustment that will make a difference.

Fearlessness – Fear has a paralyzing effect on our creativity and ability to act. If you are living in fear you are less likely to have a clear picture of your next action steps. You may find that procrastination and overwhelm are your daily companions and at the end of the day it seems nothing notable has been achieved. Sound familiar? It’s time to let go of the fear and step into your fearless state. I’m not suggesting that you become reckless, but that you find creative ways to rectify your situation and act from a collected, rational, and confident place.

If money is an issue you’ve probably run circles in your mind trying to think of solutions but haven’t acted on any of them. Is it time for a part time job? This doesn’t mean you are quitting your dream, just allowing it to become a bit more accessible. Do you have another skill that you can put to work while you build your business? Can you market to past customers to create a boost in sales? Think outside of the box and act on your solution.

Do you have a fear of success or failure? If you perceive that there are any negative consequences to success it's time to explore this limiting belief. Again, try something that may be considered “unconventional” to explore if these fears exist so that you can let them go. Ask someone who you see as successful what they’ve done to combat their fears – believe me, they’ve had them too! And try stepping out of the box to experience a different type of risk and reignite your energy. Is there something adventurous that you’ve always wanted to try but never have? What will “shake it up” a bit to unearth your courage and commitment to moving forward? How can you break the pattern and step into your fearless state?

These may sound like simple steps, but this type of change is a tall order. Surround yourself with support as you make create change; a coach, mentor and mastermind group are all a tremendous source of support and fresh ideas.

Have you found your way to a “Million Dollar Mindset?” Share your experience and tips with us here!

To summarize an hour of dialogue, you should at some point have a product that your readers will want. You should give a lot of free content away, but even when it comes to content, you can charge for some amount, and if your content is good enough, people will pay for the premium stuff. "You can tell them about ninety percent, and they'll pay money just to get the final ten percent," so they know they have the whole picture, Clark says.



Making money blogging will not happen overnight. Sometimes it may seem like this is possible, but in reality, it takes a lot of work. "Build something that is real and something that matters to people," Rowse advises. He shared a story about how he launched a product one day and literally watched the sales roll in. It was as if he had hit a button, and the cash just started flowing, but then he realized he had been working hard up to that point for over two years, promoting the blog, writing two posts a day, doing SEO, press releases, etc. It wasn't overnight. 



You're not scalable, meaning that as your audience grows and more people want to connect with you, there will be a point where it just becomes too much. You have to set boundaries, otherwise you will have no time for yourself and your family. 



Eventually, you're going to have to "get real" about how many meaningful connections you can make in a day, Simone says, adding, "That's part of growing up in social media.”



When they say "no one actually wants that much authenticity," they mean that nobody cares about what you did last night, who you were with, what you had for breakfast, etc. In other words, don't show everybody everything about yourself, because you're not writing for you. You're writing for them. Be who you want to be for your audience. 



Ultimately, you're blogging and using social media to sell, but you can't just go around selling to people, because they won't have it. It just doesn't work. You have to make them want to buy. "You're selling yourself," says Clark. If you provide enough value to your audience, they will want to buy what you have to offer if it expands upon the value you're already giving them. "The content is the marketing," he says. 



Just having a blog is not a business. If you want it to be a business you have to treat it like one, Rowse says. This is basically an extension of number 2. 



The most important of the seven points is that no one is reading your blog. As Simone says, there are hundreds of millions of blogs, and that includes blogs on your topic. You have to write it in a way that is fresh, and either entertaining or informative. The good news is that you don't need "monster traffic". You just need a good, steady core audience for advertising to do well. 

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When profits are down business owners tend to dwell on formulating the next big idea, a new marketing strategy, and, of course, on what they are doing wrong. But there are other areas that many people don’t think of exploring - or avoid all together. These are the emotional blocks to money, success and happiness.

Money, or the lack of, stimulates fear. Survival instincts are threatened and negative emotions that may have been stored deep inside will often surface, only to aggravate the situation and lessen the ability to succeed.

Let’s take a look at three areas that you can explore to free yourself of the emotional barriers that will keep you from the success and profits that you deserve.

Forgiveness – If you are an entrepreneur then you have most likely suffered your share of financial trauma. After all, entrepreneurs are risk takers and money is one of the first things we put at risk when we have an idea that we belief in. Money loss is a trauma that we tend to minimize because it’s “just money”.   But financial security is an important value to nearly everyone because it dictates our ability to survive in this world. For men, who our ancestors labeled as the providers, financial security is often a very important core value. Therefore, losing money can affect them to the core and the guilt, shame and worry may remain embedded within them for a very long time.

It’s time to forgive yourself. Plain and simple; being an entrepreneur isn’t always a choice – it’s who you are. Taking risk is a part of the learning and the experience that takes you toward success. If that means that you “fail” from time to time, so be it. Releasing this emotion and pain is critical to your future success. Guilt and shame create a heavy burden, how can you let it go?

Consider some less conventional techniques like hypnosis or the emotional freedom techniques. Sometimes talking about it and rationalizing it isn’t enough. Take another risk and find a new way to let go so that you can let success into your life.

Feeling – If you can’t feel wealth, you won’t attract wealth. How much do you believe that you were born to achieve success? Can you close your eyes and feel, smell – truly experience wealth? This is something to practice on a daily basis. The more you believe it and experience it, the more your behavior and thinking will shift to allow for wealth. Begin with only 30-60 seconds of imagining your life of success. Create a snapshot of your successful future and practice stepping into the feeling of it. You might notice a swelling of the heart, the sensation of excitement and expectation, or a sense of overall peace. Hold this positive feeling in place and get used to it. Increase the time of your visualization as you become more adept at it. Before long you will begin to notice opportunities coming into your life or things may just begin falling into place for you. It’s a simple attitude adjustment that will make a difference.

Fearlessness – Fear has a paralyzing effect on our creativity and ability to act. If you are living in fear you are less likely to have a clear picture of your next action steps. You may find that procrastination and overwhelm are your daily companions and at the end of the day it seems nothing notable has been achieved. Sound familiar? It’s time to let go of the fear and step into your fearless state. I’m not suggesting that you become reckless, but that you find creative ways to rectify your situation and act from a collected, rational, and confident place.

If money is an issue you’ve probably run circles in your mind trying to think of solutions but haven’t acted on any of them. Is it time for a part time job? This doesn’t mean you are quitting your dream, just allowing it to become a bit more accessible. Do you have another skill that you can put to work while you build your business? Can you market to past customers to create a boost in sales? Think outside of the box and act on your solution.

Do you have a fear of success or failure? If you perceive that there are any negative consequences to success it's time to explore this limiting belief. Again, try something that may be considered “unconventional” to explore if these fears exist so that you can let them go. Ask someone who you see as successful what they’ve done to combat their fears – believe me, they’ve had them too! And try stepping out of the box to experience a different type of risk and reignite your energy. Is there something adventurous that you’ve always wanted to try but never have? What will “shake it up” a bit to unearth your courage and commitment to moving forward? How can you break the pattern and step into your fearless state?

These may sound like simple steps, but this type of change is a tall order. Surround yourself with support as you make create change; a coach, mentor and mastermind group are all a tremendous source of support and fresh ideas.

Have you found your way to a “Million Dollar Mindset?” Share your experience and tips with us here!

To summarize an hour of dialogue, you should at some point have a product that your readers will want. You should give a lot of free content away, but even when it comes to content, you can charge for some amount, and if your content is good enough, people will pay for the premium stuff. "You can tell them about ninety percent, and they'll pay money just to get the final ten percent," so they know they have the whole picture, Clark says.



Making money blogging will not happen overnight. Sometimes it may seem like this is possible, but in reality, it takes a lot of work. "Build something that is real and something that matters to people," Rowse advises. He shared a story about how he launched a product one day and literally watched the sales roll in. It was as if he had hit a button, and the cash just started flowing, but then he realized he had been working hard up to that point for over two years, promoting the blog, writing two posts a day, doing SEO, press releases, etc. It wasn't overnight. 



You're not scalable, meaning that as your audience grows and more people want to connect with you, there will be a point where it just becomes too much. You have to set boundaries, otherwise you will have no time for yourself and your family. 



Eventually, you're going to have to "get real" about how many meaningful connections you can make in a day, Simone says, adding, "That's part of growing up in social media.”



When they say "no one actually wants that much authenticity," they mean that nobody cares about what you did last night, who you were with, what you had for breakfast, etc. In other words, don't show everybody everything about yourself, because you're not writing for you. You're writing for them. Be who you want to be for your audience. 



Ultimately, you're blogging and using social media to sell, but you can't just go around selling to people, because they won't have it. It just doesn't work. You have to make them want to buy. "You're selling yourself," says Clark. If you provide enough value to your audience, they will want to buy what you have to offer if it expands upon the value you're already giving them. "The content is the marketing," he says. 



Just having a blog is not a business. If you want it to be a business you have to treat it like one, Rowse says. This is basically an extension of number 2. 



The most important of the seven points is that no one is reading your blog. As Simone says, there are hundreds of millions of blogs, and that includes blogs on your topic. You have to write it in a way that is fresh, and either entertaining or informative. The good news is that you don't need "monster traffic". You just need a good, steady core audience for advertising to do well. 

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There are so many different ways to make money online that many of them have yet to be explored yet. While the majority of ways to make money online are for people who are well educated marketing, advertising and computer languages like HTML, which is used to make things like websites. To many people, the option of making money online doesn't even come up because they think their not smart enough which is simply not true. Anybody can make money online given that what you are selling is a necessity to people, its something people need and or want, for instance a cell phone, or cell phone accessories.

The first thing you need to do if you're going to be successful online is find your niche. A niche is a category or, something you're going to thrive off of. What you need to do from there is decide how you're going to sell your product.

For step two, you will need to figure out is how to get your hands on your product. How will I get my hands on a bunch of cell phones that I can resell? Seeing how making them is not a very good option, how about buying them from a cheap source. Craigslist and Kijiji are great for this exact thing. You simply search "cell phones" in your local area and ads for selling cell phones will appear. The reason Craigslist and Kijiji are great for this is because many of the people selling on the two sites want quick cash now. In other words, the sellers are not willing to wait for an eBay auction because they need the money right then and there. Arrange a meeting spot with the seller and offer to pay cash, sellers usually like that.

Step three is simply go home, take a picture of your newly acquired cell phone and put it up for bid on eBay with a starting bid of more then you paid for it. I recently came across a used Nokia camera phone on Craigslist for $60.00, I searched the exact same used Nokia camera phone on eBay and it sold for $110.00, a profit of $50.00 for just the one phone.

Buying and selling using Kijiji and Craigslist is a great way to start off an online business. Remember you don't necessarily need to use cell phones, any electronics in general work great such as video game systems or IPods. If you can make roughly $50.00 in profit per sale you make, this is definitely one of the best ways to start off a business or to get some extra cash.



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