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Comparison between Gold and Silver jewelryMonday, September 16th, 2013
In the jewelry industry two of the most common elements that are used are gold and silver. And the best part is people have stuck to these as the most precious although platinum is the most expensive. Although these two are ruling the jewelry industry there are few differences between them. Following are some of the differences between gold and silver that would give you a good idea:
Whenever you talk about gold and silver the first thing that comes up is the price. Gold is much more expensive than silver. It is almost 10 times more than silver. But still people prefer gold because of its class.
Silver can be molded into any forms but it is always not possible to do the same thing with gold. You will often see people using silver plates and bowls for some occasions but you will never see such a thing with gold. Gold can only be converted to jewelry and other forms are really rare in this case. But with silver you can make jewelry and also other forms.
Color preservation is another thing that keeps gold ahead of silver. If you make a jewelry with gold and you make the same design with silver and keep it for 5 years without using them then you will see a change of color in the silver one. It will gradually darken but with gold nothing will happen. Although it is possible to get rid of that darkness but the fact that silver loses color over a period of time keeps it behind gold every time.
Gold is more malleable than silver. This means that the hardness of gold is less than that of silver. This gives a bit if an advantage to silver because if by any chance there is a calamity then your silver jewelry will be safe but the gold ones will be vulnerable.


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Back (again) and Thanks
Dear Readers, I disappeared (again!). I know it wasn't that long ago I wrote a post just like this one, but I've been in the same guilt zone lately. I had some really shitty days with my illness where my brain had enough trouble remembering my name, let alone writing blog posts. I also had a few things to get sorted out in my head before I returned to the keyboard. So (once again) I'm back. I can now happily guarantee that these disappearances will happen from time to time. Between lupus, ME etc, depression and anxiety, the rest of my life, and those moments where I just need to shut out the world, I'm gonna have to take time out now and then. I'm sure none of you could care less, but as a recovering perfectionist, I've had some struggles with not facing up to the screen every day. But, I can finally say I'm now ok with it (I think!).
I have also been touched by some gestures made by a couple of lovely bloggers and readers.
They awarded me with blog awards, and both were a while ago, so it's time I gave them a proper thanks. I know there are mixed feelings out there about blog awards, but I am a new blogger with a tiny readership, just feeling my way and making this all up as I go along. So, I have to say that these awards were lovely. It lifted my spirits and gave me the biggest smile to know that two fellow bloggers are einterested in what I had to say. Here, in my early days, when I wonder if anyone's out there, and whether this is worth the energy or not (I don't have a whole lot of that, so it's really a huge question), these two little tokens meant a lot. So thank you wonderful women! As both bloggers also asked for more information about me, I thought this was a good opportunity to tell a bit more.
First up a big thank you to Sarah at womanonpause.com who chose to give me a Liebster Award, which seems to exist to bring attention to small blogs. As part of the award-giving Sarah asked three questions of me:
1. Why do you blog? Funnily enough I'm actually planning an entire blog post that answers this one. I've experienced a lot in my life, good and bad, and lived through a lot of chaos (let's call it 'chaos'; a far nicer word than some others). I've also had some experiences and opportunities that most would label 'unusual' (or "OMG that's amazing!"), so I always felt I had a few stories in me. Last year I went through another round of hell, and the concept of writing a blog to process it all started to form. But I didn't. I held onto the concept though, and now that life is more stable and my health a lot better, I can write about the good, the bad and the in-between. I'm a passionate person, I'm a writer, and writing a blog seems like the perfect way to share my passions and my life.
2. What inspires you? This is actually a very difficult question for me to answer. A lot of people and a lot of things inspire me for very different reasons. But I'll mention a few.
- I'm inspired by this incredibly beautiful world we live in: I'm inspired to do everything I can to help maintain it.I'm inspired by people who dedicate their lives to saving it.
- I'm inspired by people I've met overseas and in my country, who fight to survive against poverty, ill-health, no access to education, medical help, or financial help, and who just do it. They survive, they laugh, they cry, they raise their children with love, and they live.
- I'm inspired by the incredibly talented performers I have had the honour to work with. The dedication and determination they have, the courage to risk everything (including, for some, their lives) to offer a magical experience for their audiences.
- My husband. His talent, his love, his humour, his compassion, his intelligence, his encouragement, his spirit.
- Passion. People who are passionate about their life, their work, their families, their joy.
3. Morning Person or Night Owl? There is no doubt here! I do not function before about 11am. It doesn't matter how much sleep I've had, if I'm up at 8am I may be conscious but I assure you nobody's home! From the time I was a small child, I was a night owl. I read under the covers, I resisted all attempts at waking in the morning. I think better in the afternoon or evening, I feel more like me. Mornings are beautiful, I wish my body could embrace them, but it's the moon and stars for me!
Next, thanks to the gorgeous gal behind Be Free at livingwithanxietytoday.wordpress.com for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Inspiring is an interesting word. I'm not sure it fits me. I have no idea what I'm doing, I just spew out words. But I'm grateful to be thought of in that way. As part of the terms for this one, I need to write seven interesting things about myself. 'Interesting' is subjective, and honestly this kind of makes me anxious, but I've made a list:
- I'm a vegetarian. I remember wanting to become one from about the age of 3 when I first realised that meat=animal. But I wasn't allowed to. I finally put my foot down at 13 and stopped the eating of the flesh. That was 24 years ago.
- I used to move house every 6 months, on average. But then I bought a business which included a shop and children's party studios and I lived in a flat out the back. I lived there for 3 years which was HUGE for me.
- I have one brother who is 7 years older than me. We're not close.
- I once made up a
liestory about having a twin sister named Adelina-Lou (seriously!), because I was curious to find out if anyone would believe it. I flashed around an old photo of myself as evidence. I was 14 (nope, not a typo). It worked! I even managed to convince people who had been at school with me since we were 4.
- When I was in Primary School (aged about 7 or 9) I won a family pass to a visiting circus in a writing competition. I refused to go because the circus had animals in it. I then grew up to work in the world's largest touring circus (no animals!)
- I had my tonsils removed when I was 11. I was overdosed with anaesthetic and 'died'. I was resuscitated. I saw it all happening from above, like I was floating in a corner of the room watching. None of the medical staff told my mother what had happened, or explained why I'd been in surgery a lot longer than expected. But I started asking her questions about what I'd 'seen' and described it in detail. That's when the truth came out.
- I have worked with a lot of famous people. I'd rather work with non-famous people who have absolutely no ambition of ever becoming famous.
I also need to pass these awards on to other bloggers, but in all honesty, I'm as fresh to reading new blogs as I am to writing one, so I don't have a list yet. I'm going to postpone that until I've had time to sit back, read, and absorb what's out there.
Give me somewhere to start. Which blogs do you love, and why?
all words © Raw Once More 2013
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Sci-Fi Romance by A. M. Griffin
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The invasion changed everything. It took only weeks for aliens to destroy Earth and take prisoners. Now, fighting for their survival in the wilds of space, humans face a dazzling array of new experiences—and pleasures. Their lives may have changed but one thing remains the same—out there, somewhere in the galaxy, there's great love and passion for each of them if they're brave enough to embrace their destiny.
Dangerously Mine
Loving Dangerously, Book #1
Sci-Fi Romance
Release Date: May 16, 2017
After aliens invade and conquer Earth, Eva is transported to a distant slave-trading planet. Freedom and escape are her only priorities, but none of her martial arts training could have prepared her for enslavement to the warrior King Taio. Eva finds herself drawn to this sexy alien male who ignites her heart and body.
Taio is disgusted with the idea of owning a slave—until now. From the moment he sees her, he knows Eva is his for the taking. Torn between lust and duty, Taio discovers nothing will stop him from protecting his little warrior.
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Sci-Fi Romance
Release Date: June 6, 2017
The steamy standalone sequel to Dangerously Mine
Kane Epps divides his life into two distinct parts—before the alien invasion and after. Before the invasion, he had a pregnant wife and a high-powered job. After the invasion, he's left with only himself and his hatred for all things alien. He channels his bitterness by captaining a vessel of renegade humans—space pirates who don't think twice about taking what they need.
Princess Sa'Mya is on the run. She and a few trusted advisers fled her home planet only to be captured by the sexy, dangerous Captain Epps. He claims to hate aliens but can't seem to resist touching her or kissing her…everywhere. As Kane introduces Sa'Mya to ever-increasing, unimaginable realms of pleasure, the princess becomes determined to earn his trust. She's used to getting what she wants. And this time, what she wants is Kane Epps.
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Reader Advisory: This space-opera romance contains some good old-fashioned voyeurism.
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Dangerously Hers
Loving Dangerously, Book #3
Sci-Fi Romance
Release Date: July 4, 2017
Author: A.M. Griffin
Loving Dangerously, Book Three
Jess hates aliens. After the invasion that destroyed Earth, the extraterrestrial bastards sold her to a brothel as a sex slave. She may have escaped but the old memories and fears still linger in the dark corners of her mind. Supposedly Sonis is just the place for her—somewhere safe, where she can heal and start fresh. She's almost hopeful…until she meets Rasha, her new boss.
Rasha, captain of the Sonis Royal Guard, is a warrior through and through. He's huge, sinfully sexy and could have any woman on Sonis—but the woman he wants is Jess. He's very much an alien and Jess knows she should hate him or at least be wary, but whenever he's around, she loses control. She tells herself it's only sex—amazing, mind-blowing sex like nothing else she's ever experienced—but there's something about Rasha that shakes her soul. The feel of his skin against hers, the look in his eyes as he touches her—they make her want to believe it's possible to find love and begin again.
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Loving Dangerously, Book #3.5
Sci-Fi Romance
Release Date: July 11, 2017
Author: A.M. Griffin
The steamy standalone sequel to prequel to Dangerously His
Tina Blake has two priorities; escape from a sadistic mate and find her twin brother JB. She does escape Luxo, but she while having so much fun with her new found freedom she forgot to look for her brother until it's too late. Luxo wants her back and he has put two of the best bounty hunters on her trail.
Dallas and Grekon have one objective, take the high paying jobs that will help them earn the much needed credits for Grekon's surgery. They normally don't take the human jobs, but there's no way they could pass up on the credits being offered for Tina Blake's re-capture. Soon they'll remember why they had avoided the human jobs. They both have a hard time resisting the woman who they're tasked to turn over to a sadistic mate.
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AEA News Release
For more information, contact Trisha Drape,
director of communications for the AEA, at 816-347-8400 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
For immediate release:
June 5, 2013
AEA Issues First Quarter 2013 Avionics Market Report
Industry Total Avionics Sales Amount to More Than $1.7 Billion
LEES SUMMIT, MO., June 5, 2013 -- The Aircraft Electronics Association announced its first quarterly Avionics Market Report. In the first three months of 2013, total worldwide avionics sales amounted to $1,706,006,894.49, or more than $1.7 billion, as reported by the 20 aviation electronics manufacturers participating in the report.
Today's announcement is a follow-up to the initial report announced in March, and it marks the AEA's first quarterly report. The first year of reporting also will establish a baseline to compare total avionics sales against the same time period the previous year.
The concept to produce the AEA Avionics Market Report began in April 2012, when the AEA formed an ad hoc committee comprised of representatives of avionics manufacturers to solicit input on a new benefit for the AEA membership and general aviation industry. To date, 20 aviation electronics manufacturers have committed to participate in the report. Additional manufacturers will continue to be invited to contribute sales data. Eligible companies interested in participating in the report should contact the AEA.
For more information about the AEA, visit www.aea.net.
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This is a traditional Russian Easter Egg dying process.The design on the eggs I have here is so beautiful yet so simple to achieve and what is even better is completely natural, no chemicals involved! ♥
Here is what you will need:
Onion peels(red or yellow) from about 10 onions
White Eggs
Any leaves you like e.g. rose leaves, parsley, dill, anything interesting you can find in your back yard!
Salt -1 tsp.
Take the onion peels and put them in a pot. The next step is quite simple but a teensy bit fiddly. Place a leaf of your choice on the egg and slide it inside a pantyhose, tie a thread on each side of the egg to prevent the leaf from sliding. Repeat the process until all the eggs are "dressed" in pantyhose. I learned that very stiff leaves don't work as well because they don't "hug" the egg too tightly and produce an unclear print. Fill your pot with water and boil the eggs for 15-20 minutes. Make sure the heat is not set on very high as you don't want your eggs knocking around in the pot and cracking. Cool the eggs, remove the panty hose and the leaves, wipe any leaf remnants with a cloth. The last step is to make them shiny! Simply rub each egg with a little bit of oil.
Use food colouring pastes and a tablespoon of vinegar per each cup of colour, top up with boiling water. Drop a cooked egg and let it sit for 5 minutes. I recommend using gel colours as they produce more vivid hues than their liquid counterparts.


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This one I am particularly proud of. It is an oil painting of a beach I found online.
This one I am particularly proud of. It is an oil painting of a beach I found online.
A while back I took a course on oil paintings, and this was one of my favorite paintings. I think a few of my classmates called it the cosmic snake.
After a bit of work I have finished my paper doll creation. I complete made, and measured the doll myself based off of another paper doll model I saw before I started. It comes with a number of accessories, and you yourself can make it at home.
It's simple to set up first cut out the shapes, and accessories along the dotted lines. Glue the slip above the shield onto the back the shield
Then use an exacto knife, or scissors to slice open the slits on the hands. Then insert the slips on the accessories into the hands, and then ta da you have your own Alecs Doll.
One of my bigger projects was creating graphics, and icons for a website that one of my old MMO Group uses. The game they play is City of Heroes, and they're a LGBT group that was actually very influential to creating a more accepting environment in the game itself for the LGBT Community. So I felt very proud to be a part of that group, and design the graphics for the website. Here is a link to their website
As of today they still use my graphics, but in case they decide to change the layout I took a few screenshot's of the icons, and over all design.
I'm going to introduce you to an old friend of mine. Who came to me in his time of need to create a logo for his DJ work. So being the great person that I am I created a logo for him to use. After a conference we both came to conclusion of this for his logo.
You can view his youtube channel here http://www.youtube.com/user/djVelly
Also using that logo for an album cover of his which is going to be released in October.
This project was created for a group of friends. The purpose was so that once they completed a difficult quiz they would then be awarded this graphic badge. I based the design of the badge itself on research I did on magic circles. On the outside is a famous latin quote "Scire tuum nihil est, nisi te scire hoc sciat alter" meaning "Your knowledge is nothing when no one else knows that you know it"
Here is a picture I found online that was alittle bit melted, and out of shape sadly. So I took it, and worked my photoshop magic on it, and here is what I came up with…


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I have decided to ask if anyone would like to be poetry editor for Ethereal Tales.
Of course if you wish to take up this responsibility it would make it a conflict of interests for you to submit poems to the zine, but if you have some knowledge about, and like, poetry and are content to restrict yourself to the submission of stories only to the zine in future this could be a job for you (although it would be a non paying job I'm afraid). If anyone is interested please send me a message via the forum, or e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Please use Poetry Editor as the subject line and include a brief message saying why you think you would be good at the task of choosing poetry for Ethereal Tales and your thoughts of what type of work you think we are looking for.
Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you.


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{Our fully stocked wet bar circa 1960s}
Maintain a Supply of the Essentials
I generally only drink whiskey sodas or gin martinis (I know, I'm such an old person), and my friends tend to prefer whiskey tonics or vodka tonics for sipping. If we're looking to go hard -which generally doesn't happen since we left college- we look at shots of Jägermeister or vodka and Red Bull.
Here are the essentials I keep on hand:
- Vodka: Grey Goose, Stolichnaya, and Svedka - varied qualities for different beverages.
- Gin: I generally keep Beefeaters on hand because it is perfect with tonic or in a martini. However, due to a recent trip to the supermarket (and a very helpful coupon), I bought a bottle of Hendrick's not for sharing.
- Whiskey: I am a huge whiskey drinker and luckily so are my friends. My whiskey of choice is Jameson, but I also enjoy Southern Comfort with some tonic and a slice of orange. Whiskey is one of those beverages that can adapt and suit anyone.
- Liquors: Anything else tends to be a gift or something that I bought on a whim. From coconut rum, to coffee liquor, to both sweet and dry vermouth (gifts from my roommate's old job), these occasionally come in handy, but I would not say that they are essentials.
- Wine and Champagne: I always have a few bottles of inexpensive Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon on hand for a impromptu dinner party. We also keep a bottle of cheap champagne on deck for some bubble to mix into a cocktail or serve to unsuspecting guests.
- Mixers: You don't need anything more than bitters, sparkling water and tonic. I always keep a bottle of Pellegrino chilled in the fridge.
Wet Bar Organization
When organizing your wet bar, make sure that you have all options that you are willing to share with your guests on display. Put them with an array of shot glasses and other glasses that can take the wear (I don't put my green vintage stemware out yet simply because I'm terrified someone will break them). If you don't have a wet bar in your apartment, you can always get a cart or organize your bar on a table. Remember to have fun with it and let it express your personal style - wet bars are for entertaining and having fun with your friends!
{Classic wet bar - via}
{Girly wet bar - via}
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{My favorite DIY wet bar - via Cupcakes and Cashmere}


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Hi All! Are you ready for another fun TCP Tuesday? I hope so because today the super talented Joanne has a fabulous color combo for us. I had so much fun with them. I decided to pull out my Cosmo Cricket "Earth Love" patterned paper for this challenge. I thought the paper went perfectly with the color combo. I colored everything in with my Copics and added some fun TCP glitter to the flower center. I love how that touch brought everything together. The images used for this card are from the TCP Hearts and Flowers set. The sentiment is from the Spring Fling set. Well, that's all for me today but make sure to play along in the challenge and upload your entry to Alma's guestbook. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
TCP Tuesday
Happy Stamping,
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- Michelle B said...
Very cute card! I love the bright colors... Perfect spring card!
Michelle B.
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"This South American group has been together since the late '90s, making a name for itself under the more extravagant title of Orgasmic Bliss. Influenced by the post-punk, dark, moody alt-rock of the '80s, Volumen Cero has created a new, wiry take on these sounds while adding its own touches. El Mar is an expansive, raw track that's underpinned by jittery guitars and noir atmospherics. " -- iTunes Store
Genre: Alternative
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
[music] Volumen Cero - El Mar
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PARIS is not a BIG PINK MACARON~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Part 3 - The Auberge Ravoux
Coming back down the hill from the Auvers-sur-Oise cemetery took a little longer than I had anticipated and I felt that I was walking not in the footsteps of Van Gogh, but of Mr. Bean.
I put too much faith in my Google map and walked right by the Auberge Ravoux by about a block. I retraced my steps and found the place. The front door was not in use and the entrance to the restaurant was on a side street. I advised two nice ladies at the ticket entrance that I had a reservation and they told me to go ahead.
I found the tearoom ( reserved for groups) no problem, but I couldn't see how a visitor was to enter the Auberge Ravoux dining room. By now it was well after noon. After squeeeeeezing my way backwards through some turnstiles I walked around the block again still unable to figure out how to get in. Back at the beginning, I passed the two nice ladies again and then I entered the tearoom looking for help. A very shy waiter that looked EXACTLY like Neville Longbottom showed me where I was supposed to go. Silly me for not knowing that the unmarked backdoor was where paying customers should have entered this landmark (read unmarked) site.
Little by little my experience warmed up. I was offered the communal sausage to sample and it was delicious. The waitress opened up a little. Some other gents came in. One looked and behaved as if he was really famous and the head waiter was fawning over him. I think one of them may have been a director. Later they actually asked the waiter to tell one of the patrons not to take photos of their table. Yes, the place had started to fill up. And the once-crypt-like place had turned into a veritable bird cage of twittering tourists. With cameras.
My food was sublime - the best of my trip. I ordered Rabbit Terrine with lentils, 7-hour Lamb Stew, Potatoes Dauphinoise and almond ice cream. I really enjoyed my meal. I appreciated every bite. Maybe I subconsciously knew it was to be my last meal until the following morning.
After paying, I went up stairs to visit Van Gogh's quarters only to find I'd made yet another mistake (not my last of the day, either). The cost of entry was not included in my meal. Back to the two nice ladies at the wicket to pay admission and then I mounted the stairs to Vincent Van Gogh's bedroom.
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Jets Force Couric to 6:00
Because of the station's coverage of the New York Jets/Philadelphia Eagles preseason game, the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric will air a half hour earlier at 6:00 on CBS 2 this evening. Couric will be live from Denver's Invesco Field, where Sen. Barack Obama will accept the Democratic Party's nomination later tonight (and if a rumor from the Drudge Report is correct, Couric might have news about Sen. John McCain's vice presidential pick during the special broadcast).
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Guzman Returns With Gotti Exclusive
Two weeks after suffering a heart attack, Pablo Guzman returned to CBS 2's airwaves this evening. He obtained an exclusive interivew with Victoria Gotti, sister of John Gotti Jr., who was indicted today in Tampa. Guzman appeared live at the top of CBS 2 News at 6:00 from Plainview in Nassau County.
The video is available on wcbstv.com here.
The video is available on wcbstv.com here.
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I hope that this post will be a wakeup call for all of you with ideas and projects that are sitting there waiting to be started or finished. It was a BIG kick up the backside for me.
Today I went to lunch 2 fellow marketers (Tim Goodwin and Paul Mort) who focus on non Make Money Online niches, in fact their niche is a pretty small one in the scheme of things, they work with Fitness Professionals who want to run bootcamps in the UK as I said not a massive niche.
Size Doesn't Matter
The size of the niche doesn't really matter what matters is knowing your customer and knowing what they want. Put yourself in their shoes and think like your potential customer thinks. Does that customer of yours in the dating niche really want to settle down and get married or does he want a pretty girlfriend so he feels good about himself? Market to him the wrong way and he's not a potential customer anymore. Market to him the right way and he's going to be happy buying products from you for potentially years to come.
I gave you details of Paul and Tim's niche because I want to show you that you can make a good living online with almost any niche if you provide quality products and give that niche what they really want and not what you think they want.
Back to Lunch.
I turned up and Paul said.. We've just launched a new product a few minutes ago. By the time we paid for lunch (well Tim paid to be more precise!) they had sold around 20 products at $97.
The product didn't exist a few days ago, it had been something they had planned for a while but never got around to creating and releasing. So on Monday Tim travelled down from Portugal to Marbella and they filmed the content in various Cafe's and Restaurants in the area, created the sales page, created the delivery method, put it on clickbank and then launched it a couple of email…. SIMPLE
Lets for a moment pretend that they only sell 40 copies of this product (they've sold
35 56 now at the time of writing this) and we'll do a bit of rounding up so they make $4000, that in itself isn't bad for a few days work but even i'll admit that it's not life changing.
However Paul and Tim are the real deal. This product is their new entry level product, they already have recurring income products, physical products and high ticket products.
They are passionate about their Niche and they create high quality products that deliver value and turn buyers into repeat buyers.
I am not trying to hype these guys up they are no different than you or me they just make sure that they take action and COMPLETE projects.. completing projects on a regular basis has allowed them to earn a good living and to do what they enjoy.
This is just some of what Paul & Tim have achieved over the past few years…
- Attracted over 110 trainers to the most talked about fitness event the UK has ever seen sold at £347 a head
- Sold 50 copies of a £997 'hard copy' product
- Made over 30k on my online product WITHOUT a website or e-book
- Sold over 200 copies of my own DVD's for fit pros
- Researched, developed and sold copious amounts of my own supplement – Lean Greens.
You don't do that without taking positive action and following through.
Check out that last Item on the list…"Researched, developed and sold copious amounts of my own supplement" How many times have you thought wouldn't it be a good idea to…….. then forgot about it? As I have already said they aren't any different to you and me, I am sure they have had lots of failed projects that have been consigned to the .."Well at least I learned something pile" They just make sure they complete all the stages of successful product creation.. Research, Create & Market
Taking Action
I said at the beginning that talking to these guys was a kick up the backside for me, I've had an idea for a new product outside the MMO (Make Money Online) niche but i've been thinking of lots of reason why I shouldn't do it… That's Changed
Within an hour of returning home I had purchased a domain and hired a graphic designer to create some branding for the product, I've got wordpress installed and the theme I usually use has been uploaded. Finally I've created an outline of the product.
Tomorrow I'll start to write it and I'll set myself the target of creating at least 1 video a day and writing 2000 words each day. If I miss a day then I'll do double the next day.
I'll keep you updated via the blog in the next few weeks about how I am progressing and I'll share any tips or strategies I come across on a daily basis via facebook so if you'd like those tips either like the Facebook page or check it regularly.
Why not commit to completing a project this month?
Seriously stop making excuses, Just do it. It's really not that difficult, outsource what you can't do and set yourself a daily goal… then maybe I'll be writing about a lunch I had with you in a few months time!
Let me know via the comments about whats holding you back and I'll try to help as best I can via the comments or future blog posts…
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Year of release: 1974
Genre: Blues/Rock
Country: U.K.
Genre: Blues/Rock
Country: U.K.
01. Day Of The Eagle
02. Bridge Of Sighs
03. In This Place
04. The Fool And Me
05. Too Rolling Stoned
06. About To Begin
07. Lady Love
08. Little Bit Of Sympathy
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I found this album by a guest suggestion. So I would like to thank him/her because I found a forgotten jewel. The strange thing is that almost a week before the proposal, I was enjoying the cover of track "Bridge Of Sighs" by Opeth and I was wondering who was the original artist. Anyway, the album is a great blues - rock combination. It is considered Trower's best solo album. I can understand the reason why.
Personal highlights:
"Day Of The Eagle", "Bridge Of Sighs " and "About To Begin"


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Redwood National Park is located along the coast of northern California in the United States. It includes four National and State parks, and covers 133,000 acres. Approximately 45% of all remaining Coastal Redwood trees are found there.
The Coastal Redwoods, also known as California redwood, giant redwood or Sequoias are long-lived evergreens, often living for 1200 - 1800 years and reaching up to 379 feet in height and 26 feet in diameter.
Bert and Ernie visit the park in the Sesame Street coloring book Let's Take a Trip!


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The girls can't think of a whole lot of good reasons to leave Grandma and Papa's house and come home. As they get older, they are less and less convinced that living at Grandma's house all the time would not be a good idea. I will not ask for her opinions on that matter; she is probably still sleeping to recover from their visit last week. :)
And while I sometimes wonder why we are not a little closer to family myself, I have found coming home to have one particular benefit when it comes to the girls. In Ohio, it is cousin central. There is a cousin to match each of my girls and then some. They literally disappear into cousin world (with some occasional Grandma and Papa time) and then reappear as we load the van to go home. They do not spend a whole lot of time playing together in Ohio because there are way too many other people to play with, BUT when they come home, it is like they are reacquainting with an old friend. For at least a few days after we return, I do not hear that they are bored or that they want to go somewhere; they are normally lost somewhere in their rooms or outside playing make believe together.
This particular return from Ohio has brought on a new, be it somewhat frightening, new game of "salon". Tori is the salon owner and the other two are her willing patrons. This is a double win for me as it kept them occupied and it also got them to wash, condition, and brush their hair. And if you would have seen Macie's hair when we got home you would know how much of a win that is. :)
So, they visited the salon, then had a photo shoot, a dance party, and a concert.
So, imagine away little girls. I am so glad that God gave you so many wonderful cousins and friends in Ohio- people that you truly love and enjoy spending time with. But I am also so thankful that God gave you each other to play and enjoy life with right here at home.
i live in a house consisting of 4 girls and one boy who we all love...except I call him my soulmate and they just call him daddy. so this blog is just a teensy little glimpse into the amazing, "drama" filled, wonderful, and somewhat entertaining world of the miller girls...
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Tori left this morning for camp. It is her first time going and it is the first time she and Isabelle will be separated for more than a sleepover night. Macie fell asleep on Tori's lap last night and the three of them attempted to all sleep in the same single bed until poor Mace got bumped (or fell) to the floor. They don't always act like they love each other, but what is most true is they are the best of friends and I kind of love that.
Being the firstborn, Tori is typically experiencing things in life first. After she went to school the first time she immediately came home and played school with Isabelle, teaching her all about what was to come. I can already guess that "camp" is going to be the next new world of make believe when she returns; another adventure that Tori will teach them all about (if Ponsi and Mace can survive each other this week without their mother hen).
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MESA, Ariz. — First baseman Daryl Sconiers, in a brief visit to the Angels' training complex Monday morning, said his 17-day absence stemmed from a "substance problem" he thinks is under control.
Sconiers and his attorney, Nick Lampros of San Jose, left immediately after an informal press conference for Los Angeles. Dr. Gerald Rozansky, head of the Life Start program at Centinela Hospital Medical Center, will begin an evaluation of Sconiers' condition today.
Rozansky, speaking by phone, said he could not predict how long that evaluation will take.
Neither Sconiers nor the Angels identified the substance or the duration of Sconiers' involvement with it. Neither would they say whether Sconiers has ever been under medical care for the problem.
General Mike Port refused to speculate on how the development will affect Sconiers' chances to open the season with the Angels.


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It's weird that I did had a good sleep more than 8 hours last night but I felt sleepy for more than half of the day today. Ended up felling a sleep for almost 2 hours after we got back from beach lol.
As I said, we started a day around 10 AM. My roommate finally came back to home and met my friends Katja and Patrick in the morning. They needed to do laundry so we spent the morning at the pool in my apartment building. Just chilling for hours. We were going to go hiking to Hollywood sign today but instead we drove to Malibu. Got to the cafe by the beach that I like to go once in awhile and spent rest of afternoon there. Went into the water and played little bit, walk around beach and being relaxed under the sun. Also, had a bottle of beer! So nice to be able to do this when I want. I guess that's the benefit of living in Los Angeles. Drove back to home around 4:30 PM and it took about and hour to get back. I fell asleep while they were getting ready for the concert in Englewood. I woke up around 7:30 and walked out to have a dinner myself. Back home, took a shower and writing journals for this weekend. 9:43 PM now and feel so nice to be not doing anything. Just gotta wait for them to come and go to sleep. Fun weekend!


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Ellicottville, N.Y. - Holiday Valley Resort announces the third annual Boarding for Breast Cancer event on February 12, 2011. Boarding for Breast Cancer is a non-profit fundraising foundation that focuses on education, especially in the areas of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle. The B4BC foundation seeks to engage youths by partnering with snow communities like Holiday Valley to raise awareness about breast cancer among young people. The Boardroom Board Shop in Ellicottville is Holiday Valley's partner in presenting this event, and sponsors are Holiday Valley Realty/ Rental Management and Buffalo MRI. Events during the day include women's only snowboard clinics on learning to snowboard, riding the parks, or freeriding, a 'Breast Trick' rail park event open to men and women, a silent auction (featuring a Danny Kass autographed snowboard), Chinese auction, music and bar specials. Participants may register for the event between 11 AM and noon in the Overlook rooms at upstairs in the Clubhouse Chalet. The registration fee for any and all events is $40, and participants may purchase a specially priced lift ticket for $30. Participants are also invited to demo equipment from local shops. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about breast cancer and early detection by focusing on what women can do to keep themselves healthy. In addition to the on-snow events, Holiday Valley is offering many more ways to show your support for Boarding for Breast Cancer. Through February 12, guest may purchase a "Pink Lift Ticket" and donate a dollar to B4BC. Supporters will get a pink ribbon sticker for their ticket or season pass. Buy a B4BC heart at the Holiday Valley Bars or Customer Service for $1. Pink lawn flamingoes will be cropping up at lift bases where you can vote for your favorite lift: the lift with the most flamingoes wins a pizza party for the lift attendants. Raffle tickets for gift baskets will be available on February 13th in the Clubhouse and John Harvard's Bars. The Boardroom is decorating their shop with paper bras. Customers can "purchase" a bra for a donation. The higher the donation, the larger the size! Proceeds from the Holiday Valley Boarding for Breast Cancer event will benefit the Women's Oncology Program at Camp Good Days on Keuka Lake in Branchport, NY as well as the Boarding for Breast Cancer Awareness Programs. The Women's Oncology Program is a residential camping experience, which was begun in 1996 in order to bring together women who have gone through or are going through cancer to share their experiences and to strengthen and rebuild their physical and emotional well being. Through donations from its supporters, the Women's Oncology Program is able to offer its camping sessions free of charge to its participants. For more information about Boarding For Breast Cancer at Holiday Valley, please contact Kristen Sciara at 716-699-3905 or emailmailto:email@example.com. Contact: Jane Eshbaugh Director of Marketing Holiday Valley Resort (716) 699-3904 http://www.holidayvalley.com/valley.com
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BVI Rally Season: ARC Europe and ARC USA offices open in just 2 weeks
Published: 2017-04-16 23:00:00
Topics: Rallies
Countries: British Virgin Islands , USA , Bermuda
With around half of the boats sailing in their first World Cruising Club rally and the others having sailed with WCC before, it's a great mix of crews from many countries, and boats from an Albin Vega 27' to a Lagoon 620!
The bulk of the fleet is starting from Nanny Cay in the BVI, which will look and feel a little different this year with the opening of the new outer marina development.
Back in December there was an opening ceremony for phase one and now 41 of the planned 120 slips are open.
If you have been to Nanny Cay before, the entrance to the marina will look a little different, and if you are coming to Nanny Cay for the first time it will likely look different to your charts and cruising guides.
The plan on the right shows the new marina to the east of the 'old' marina with the proposed townhouses (not built yet) on the breakwater.
The image below in particular shows the new channel marks that now mark the approach to Nanny Cay.
For more information about the ARC Europe and ARC USA Rallies, follow the links below:


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66 E. First St. The Plains Ohio 45780
Villa Commons apartment complex
- 1 and 2 bedroom/1bath units
- Quiet pleasant community close to bike path
- Well Maintained, non-smoking, locally owned 28-unit complex
- Wood laminate and hard surface flooring, carpeted bedrooms, air-conditioned, on-site parking, all electric, air-conditioned
- Quick 7 min. drive to Athens
- Conveniently located close to library and amenities
- NO pet policy
1 Bedroom: $530/month, $480 discounted rent if paid before the first of the month
2 Bedroom: $645/month, $585 discounted rent if paid before the first of the month
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One True Life is one of the most well-written, thought-provoking, and challenging books on early Christianity and its philosophical milieu published in recent years. Kavin Rowe, Professor of New Testament at Duke University Divinity School, is well known for his two previous monographs, Early Narrative Christology: The Lord in the Gospel of Luke, BZNW 139 (Berlin: de Gruyter, 2006) and World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009). In One True Life, Rowe argues the simple yet controversial thesis that ancient Christianity and Roman Stoicism are "rival traditions of life" (p. 6).
Parts I and II offer close readings of three Stoics (Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius) and three Christian writers (Paul, Luke, Justin Martyr) with a chapter devoted to each. These six authors are fitting representatives of the two traditions, and Rowe effectively and creatively blends quotation of the primary sources with his own "textually elaborate dialogical reflections" (p. 8). Rowe's chapter-length treatments of major authors from the first and second centuries represent a major advance over previous comparative studies, such as Troels Engberg-Pedersen's influential book Paul and the Stoics (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000), which remarkably includes only three passing references to Seneca's writings and one each to Epictetus and Marcus.
Chapter 1 focuses on five key emphases in Seneca's Moral Epistles: death, Fortuna, God and Nature, the passions, and philosophy. For Seneca, philosophy is "a redemptive mode of being . . . the wise way of life that enables us to die daily, to build and fortify the inward fortress against Fortuna, to become aligned with God and Nature, and to control the passions" (p. 42). Chapter two considers the influential philosophy of the slave Epictetus, preserved by his student Arrian. Rowe lingers on "five animating themes" in the Discourses and Manual: God, right judgments, philosophy, the human being, and society (p. 44). Seneca and Epictetus agree that philosophy is crucial to a wise, happy life, though the latter emphasizes trust in God and celebrates his good gifts more than the former (p. 64). Chapter three considers Marcus's writings on death, God and Nature, human beings and right judgments, philosophy, and society. According to Rowe, "Marcus is not so much an innovator as he is a disciple" (p. 68), and like Seneca and Epictetus, the Stoic emperor presents philosophy as therapy for humanity's woes and as a way of life, not simply a set of ideas.
Chapter four considers the themes of God, Jesus Christ, humanity's creation and sin, humanity's death and resurrection, and faith and community in Paul's seven undisputed letters. Rowe writes, "Through his readings of Scripture, Paul aims to form the church that God is creating" (p. 105). Chapter five considers Luke's contribution to the story of Israel, Jesus, God, human beings, and church and society. "For Luke," Rowe explains, "Christian community is the necessary consequence of the total event that was Jesus' life, death, and resurrection" (p. 134). Chapter six discusses Justin's treatment of God, Jesus Christ, philosophy, the human being, politics and death, and Judaism in his extant works. For Justin, Jesus the incarnate Logos is the true philosophy and illustrates that "Christianity is truer even than death" (p. 171).
Following his inductive, dialogical treatment of the six Stoic and Christian authors, Rowe opens Part III by posing an important methodological question: "how should we read them in relation to one another?" (p. 175). In chapter seven, Rowe follows Alasdair MacIntyre in summarizing modern approaches to scholarly inquiry under three headings: encyclopedia, genealogy, and tradition. Encyclopedists are committed to the notions of "a single, unitary rationality," "a unified world," and "progress" (pp. 176–77), while genealogical inquiry fundamentally opposes each of these basic commitments. Rowe follows MacIntyre in commending a third way, "a tradition of inquiry," which is "a morally grained, historically situated rationality, a way of asking and answering questions that is inescapably tied to the inculcation of habits in the life of the knower and to the community that originates and stewards the craft of inquiry through time" (p. 184). According to Rowe, ancient Christianity and Stoicism were traditions in this sense; however, modern scholars (such as Abraham Malherbe and Engberg-Pedersen) commonly compare the New Testament and ancient philosophy with encyclopedic aims and assumptions.
In chapters eight and nine, Rowe argues that we must study Christianity and Stoicism as "traditions in juxtaposition." He synthesizes the major themes treated inductively in Parts I and II and stresses that while Stoics and Christians may use similar words (e.g., "God"), when understood within the grammars of each tradition these terms simply do not mean the same thing and cannot be translated. "The Christians and the Stoics are not, in the profoundest and most difficult philosophical sense, saying the same thing. They face each other with different and competing stories about all that is. . . . They are, permanently and irreducibly, traditions in conflict" (p. 235). Rowe asserts that Stoicism's greatest lacuna is the absence of a comprehensive account of humanity's "Fall," while Christian discourse does not fully account for what Seneca calls "Fortuna" (p. 255). He concludes that Stoicism and Christianity are "claims to the truth of life, and knowing the things they teach requires a life that is true" (p. 257).
Rowe's mature study raises significant questions that scholars will likely wrestle with for years to come. One may quibble with points of interpretation or emphasis here and there, but the overall thesis holds. One True Life is engagingly written, masterfully argued, and in the end convincing in its call for reframing the comparative task in New Testament studies. It is also beautifully published in hardback for an affordable price by Yale University Press. I warmly recommend this volume to scholars and theological students and plan to return to it for years to come.


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For those of you that are following along rather than just reading random postings tonight's blog strays from the promised path. I will get to beating up Reader Oliver in the next blog. For the moment I will take a moment out to revisit the original post, "it's all about being famous". This is the most popular posting on my blog. Night after night it gets the most hits. I suspect that this is the result of being the first "lesson". It may be that another factor is that it is the most important point I make in this blog.
There is no question that this concept has been debated heavily through the years. Once again I am going to come down on the rock star side of things and say it really is all about being famous. If you would like to putter around in obscurity then please don't read my blog. This isn't a value judgement, well, maybe it is a bit of a value judgement but it isn't a monumental denunciation from moral high ground. There is music made at all levels of fame and success and it is all valid. That's not what this blog is about. instead this blog is designed to be a lecture series for those of you that want to make it big with your band.
Making it big, becoming famous, getting a hit, breaking through whatever you choose to call it is not just luck. There is certainly luck involved in making it but luck doesn't rule the game. Instead the proper attitude, actions and philosophies allow some people to weight the luck in their favor.
My five-year old son loves the song "Hey Jude". He lives in a home without TV. He lives in a home that is saturated with music. He has never questioned this he just accepts it. He is, after all, five. Out of the constant pastiche that flows around him he has picked "Hey Jude". What can I say, the kid knows a hit.
This morning as I dropped him off at his preschool he suddenly decided to explain some of the details of his school life.
"Mr. Ben sometimes plays us songs on his ipod. He has the song Hey Jude but its the song without the singing and only the piano. I told him that no one could love the kind of Hey Jude without the singing!"
What is my son seeing here? He recognizes that an instrumental cover version of the massively famous song "Hey Jude" is a pale shadow, a retarded Doppelganger, a fading echo of something that is rightly famous for its beauty and magic. Do you want to spend time with the freakishly robotic cover version of the music that defines your favorite bands? Of course not. You want the real thing. So does my son.
There are many ways to define fame and influence in music. I certainly have spent many hours listening to obscure yet influential music. This is one level of fame. It is the level of notoriety that resides on the side of hipness and art. Many of the questions and emails I have received revolve around musicians wrestling with the worry about becoming some kind of robotic boy band nightmare in exchange for fame. This is a false concern. For most of my readers the possibility that this is your route to the top is slim. Instead the majority of sacrifices and conflicts lie in the realm of understanding that the path to the top involves mastering the craft of showmanship. PT Barnum, Andy Warhol, David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, David Blaine, KeithRichard, The Grateful Dead are all the same from the viewpoint I am trying to teach. When you look at the list did you recognize every name? Why's that? Simple they are all master showman.
When I signed the Figgs to Imago I set about creating an aura around them. I signed them to a big booking agency and I told the agent that I wanted to the band to do a tour that would go on, and on and on and hit every little town and every mom and pop venue. The label, of course, loved this idea. The agent thought it was overkill. I wanted to do it for a reason that none of the people involved except for the band and I understood.
When the tour was booked it ended up being 147 dates in a row with just a few breaks. The band were young enough and dumb enough to do it. When they finished they looked, acted and played like they were five years older. This was a bonus. As they got ready for the next journey onto the road I printed up a shirt – on the front was a drawing of a van gripping the world in its arms and the words The Figgs, on the back was a list of 147 dates in small type and the words "The Giggs". Towards the end of the list on the texas date for the club Goats Head Soup the date was listed as "Burnt Down!". It just happened that the band pulled up to sound check to find the club on fire.
Why did I do this? I , of course, was after fame for the band. That was my job. I decided that I wanted them to be known as the hardest working band in rock. As the band prepped to go out on the Van's Warped Tour I had the record company calling every human on their list and dropping the words "the hardest working band in America" in every conversation. I would answer their incoming calls with "The hardest working band in rock!". Three months of this stupidity and everyone else was saying it too.
Remember that with your music no one has decided what to say about it. Often you have the opportunity to put some of the words in their mouth. Ask yourself "What would be the ideal thing to be famous for?". You certainly could pick "the band with the biggest cocks!' (as long as Zeppelin isn't touring). You can pick to skip it. In that case you better be happy with whatever the press wants to tag you with. My two decades of experience with this kind of thing tells me that if you aren't crafting your band's image then you will likely end up with nothing.
I recently read a review of the Figgs from a live gig. The writer was about twenty. He used the phrase the hardest working band in rock twice. The band hasn't used that in their press pack in years but it follows them nonetheless. I can think of worse tag lines……
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Look what I've made…
Raglan shirts! Love these things. Of course, I had to make three of them. I used the pattern from See Kate Sew. I've used it a few times in the past.
And I added kangaroo pockets! Love these things. And my oldest loves a nice kangaroo pocket, too. I used the free kangaroo pocket pattern from Aesthetic Nest.
I found the monster theme knit print at JoAnn fabric (a remnant) awhile back. It was less than a yard. I used old t-shirts for the arms of the two larger shirts and for the body of the smaller shirt! I used a rib knit for the neckbands of all shirts.
I may have gone overboard adding length to my 5 year-old's shirt. It may be too long. He likes the monsters, though!
And the middle firefighter…he wore a fire fighter costume for 10 days straight. Today I got him to wear just the hat so he could show off his new t-shirt.
I did not try getting all three of them to wear the shirts and be in a picture together. A little too hard right now. And it's done nothing but snow for a few
Fun additions to their spring wardrobes! Though I'm not sure any of the boys "need" additions to their wardrobes. We have been graciously given many hand-me-downs plus I often find clothes in great shape at secondhand stores. And getting all three of them to wear matching clothing on the same day…forget it!


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It's that time of week again! Here's hoping I can come up with five…
1. Today I shopped for slacks. It didn't take long. My local JC Penney usually carries a nice-fitting brand (for me) in Tall sizes. None to be found. I was in and out of there in less than twenty minutes. I hope they have them in the catalog, but it would be nice to try them on. Anyone else have this problem? Where do you find slacks?
2. Hubby suggested I sew decorative trim on the bottom of the legs like we used to lengthen our bell-bottoms. I'm thinking ball fringe. Just kidding! I've never been fond of ball fringe.
3. Why do petites get there own section of the store? Are we tall gals outnumbered? Or do they have better lobbyists?
4. Did you ever wonder where the clothes come from that fill so many racks in the clearance section? I have never seen those clothes before when shopping.
5. Do you think we'll ever see long sleeves again? 3/4 length seems to still be in fashion.
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Speeding Tickets in Florida
Fighting a Speeding Ticket in Florida
Florida Points Fines Reciprocity and Other Issues
Speed limits are broken down into two separate types of categories. One is the absolute speed limit, which is the posted speed limit on the sign on the road. Exceeding the posted speed limit by any amount, even one mile per hour, is considered a violation. When a driver is charged with exceeding a posted speed limit in an absolute speed limit state, the prosecution is only required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver was driving at an excessive rate of speed and that no greater speed than the one posted was permitted at the time and place of the violation. Going over that limit is a strict liability crime, which means that it does not matter if the driver had the intent to speed or not, the act of speeding itself is enough to be in violation. In Florida, the maximum speed limit that you will see, on limited access highways only, is 70 miles per hour (mph), such as on the Florida Turnpike or I-75. The maximum speed limit for all other streets or highways in Florida is 55 mph, 30 mph in business and residential districts.
In addition, there is a presumed speed limit in Florida that all motorists must follow. A driver is presumed to be breaking the law by going above the posted speed limit, and it becomes the drivers burden to prove that he or she was going a safe speed for the road and traffic conditions. Floridas statute on unlawful speed states No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the action and potential hazards then existing. This means that a driver may be ticketed, even when going the posted speed limit, if it is deemed to be an unreasonable speed given the conditions or hazards present on the road at the time. Rather than creating a conclusive presumption of unreasonable speed, Floridas statute creates a rebuttable presumption that the driver may overcome by providing evidence showing the reasonableness of his or her rate of speed. For the presumed speed limit, the prosecutor is required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver's speed was unreasonable under the circumstances.
A driver can also be given a moving violation for not driving at the speed that reached the minimum required speed limit. In these cases, a motorist cannot drive at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. Minimum speed limits are sometimes established on certain highways, interstates, and expressways. In Florida it is illegal to exceed the speed limit for even a fraction of a second to pass someone traveling at a speed below the speed limit.
Some states have different speed limits for operators of commercial vehicles. This is not true for Florida. The designated speed limits are the same for all private motorists and commercial vehicle operators, although school buses are not to exceed 55 mph at any time. Speeding in a school zone or through a construction zone will result in double fines.