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Earl and Mary Ann Leiker, Hays, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 6, 2008, with family.
Children of the couple are Teresa Weigel and husband, Tim, Wes Leiker and wife, Jodi, and Corey Leiker and wife, Kenda.
The couple have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Earl and Mary Ann Leiker were married Sept. 6, 1958, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.


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Frequent breakdowns of boreholes perpetuate disempowerment of women and girls.
Poor functionality of water sources is common in most rural communities and is a major barrier to safe water access, health and productivity. Women are obliged to walk long distances or to use unsafe sources because their local source is not functioning for days, months or even years.
Low functionality is a result of technical and institutional challenges. The national policy of Community Based Maintenance (CBM) is not implemented in an effective way. For example, CBM currently requires Water and Sanitation Committees to take on tasks and responsibilities beyond village resources such as supervising spare parts quality and managing funds.
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New York, New York (PRWEB) March 26, 2015
Backed by the Chairman of Urology, Chief of Robotic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. David Samadi and his team launched a new website (http://www.samadifoundation.org) for The Samadi Robotics Foundation to help support research for prostate cancer and provide financial aid for those in need. Prostate cancer is to men what breast cancer is to women as 1 in 7 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year with a new case being developed every 2.3 minutes. Through various events, fundraisers, and educational workshops, The Samadi Robotics Foundation will be aggressive and raise awareness of prostate cancer to bring much-needed attention to the second leading cause of death in men.
Although prostate cancer is just as deadly as breast cancer, it receives only a fraction of the funding and nowhere near the amount of notice. The new Samadi Robotics Foundation website allows the visitors to learn more about prostate cancer, state-of-the-art treatments such as the da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy, enlist to join events, and make contributions that will go towards research, fundraisers, and dedicated gifts to loved ones.
Key statistics show just how aware men and their family members should be:
There are an estimated nearly 3 million American men currently living with prostate cancer
A non-smoking man is more likely to develop prostate cancer than he is to develop colon, bladder, melanoma, lymphoma, or kidney cancers, combined.
A total of 220,800 new cases of prostate cancer and 27,540 deaths from the disease are anticipated in the United States in 2015.
The advocates of breast cancer have done an incredible job of raising awareness and excitement for their cause while prostate cancer has been left behind. This is why it is important for not only men to become more active, but also the women in their lives to help be a voice for prostate cancer. With further awareness come further advances in research and treatment through funding.
The Samadi Robotics Foundation will look to be a beacon of hope, a source of knowledge, and a leader in the fight against prostate cancer. Through this new website people can come together, join the foundation team, and help bring the global awareness to prostate cancer that it deserves.
About Dr. David B. Samadi
Dr. Samadi is a board certified urologic oncologist trained in open and traditional and laparoscopic surgery and is an expert in robotic prostate surgery. He is Chairman of Urology, Chief of Robotic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Professor of Urology at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. He is also part of the Fox News Medical A Team as a medical correspondent and the Chief Medical Correspondent for am970 in New York City. He has dedicated his distinguished career to the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer and is considered one of the most prominent surgeons in his field. Learn more at roboticoncology.com. Visit Dr. Samadi's blog at SamadiMD.com.


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A Little Birdie Told Me... Feel Better Soon!/
Hi Everyone,
Julie's been a bit under the weather this week so she'll be back next week, Dec. 10th with some fun stuff to share.
In the meantime, how about a giveaway to bide our time?!
Want to win a ten-square of the Daisies & Dots collection by Piece O' Cake Designs before it hits stores next month?? It's just what you need to make a Dot Party quilt or a ton of other projects!
Tell us what Christmas projects or presents you're working on for a chance to win. We'll leave the comments open until 12 noon PST on Monday 12/6.
Good Luck & feel better Julie!
We have a winner!!! Here is the following comment posted and randomly selected:
December 4, 2010 | Sarah P
Congratulations Sarah P. We'll be in touch very soon!


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After an initial slow start, the Ratiopharm Ulm team worked hard to get back in the lead and suceeded in the last minutes of the game. It was very exciting, although I was partly deaf for some time due to the noise level.
For me, this was the first major basketball game I experienced and I found it to be fun. In fact, much more exciting than soccer because more goals are scored and the fouls do not tend to cripple the opponent as in soccer.
|Per Günther in action
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|Must be hard playing in the home town of the other team
|Still in the ened of catching up
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Neotuss-D (Chlorpheniramine) Liquid Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- An Increase In The Thickness Of Lung Secretions
- Chronic Trouble Sleeping
- Dizzy
- Drowsiness
- Head Pain
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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Agitation
- Difficult Or Painful Urination
- Dizzy
- Drowsiness
- Fast Heartbeat
- Feel Like Throwing Up
- Feeling Weak
- Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
- Loss Of Appetite
- Loss Of Skin Color
- Nervous
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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
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- Blood Disorder
- Extra Heartbeat
- Hallucination
- Hemolytic Anemia
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- Throwing Up
- Trouble Breathing
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- Drowsiness
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- Easily Angered Or Annoyed
- Excessive Sweating
- Extreme Sense Of Well Being
- Fast Heartbeat
- Feel Like Throwing Up
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- Head Pain
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Hives
- Indigestion
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
- Itching
- Loss Of Appetite
- Low Energy
- Migraine Headache
- Nervous
- Nightmares
- Not Feeling Well
- Numbness And Tingling
- Over Excitement
- Problems With Eyesight
- Rash
- Ringing In The Ears
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Shaking Extremities
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Monica and Phil Rosenthal, Founders
MONICA AND PHIL ROSENTHAL moved to Los Angeles in 1989 to pursue their careers and start a family. Philip created and executive produced the hit show, "Everybody Loves Raymond." And Monica, whose guest-starring role was so popular, eventually became a series regular as Raymond's sister-in-law, "Amy MacDougall-Barone."
The Rosenthal's philanthropy was heavily influenced by their relationships with Philip's parents and late Grandmother. Despile fleeing Nazi Germany and surviving the Holocaust, they were committed to building productive lives and pass their traditions on to their children. With the enormous success of Raymond, Monica and Philip felt an obligation to create balance in their lives — for their children and their community.
The most effective philanthropy joins interests and passion with the needs of a community. The Rosenthals brought together their passion for arts and education and their respected friendship with Kevin Kane to create the Flourish Foundation – an organization capable of solving real problems and executing change in LA's youth community.
The Rosenthal's deep commitment to social activism and equality permeates their daily life. They teach their children, Ben and Lily, the importance of giving to their community and making the world a better place for those who cannot do for themselves. They participate as a family in fundraising activities and they've taught their children to tithe a portion of their allowance for charitable causes. Monica sums it up with a well-known verse, "To whom much is given, much is expected."
Kevin M. Kane, Ph.D., M.F.A.
Former Executive Director and Co-Founder
Knowing how essential the arts were to his own education and personal development, Kevin has dedicated his career to providing artistic, creative, and academic opportunities to youth. This instinct to give back and pay-it-forward directly connects to the good fortune he feels from having been given similar opportunities. As a 14 year-old growing up in Upper Darby, PA, a working class suburb of Philadelphia, Kevin began arts training when he received a scholarship with the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet. Soon after, he joined a local theatre program called Summer Stage, where he met life long friend, Monica Horan Rosenthal. In this comprehensive summer arts program, students were taught to perform while building community and discovering how the arts can be a site for personal and collective transformation.
This discovery was profound and has guided and inspired Kevin's work with youth. In 2006, Kevin and Monica co-founded The Flourish Foundation as a way to provide similar artistic, educational, and social opportunities to teens in the Los Angeles area. Kevin served as the proud Executive Director of the Flourish organization until June 2014. He is grateful and thrilled to see how the organization has evolved over the years and continues to help so many LA area youth make it through high school and into colleges and universities, while using the arts as a catalyst.
Through the arts, Kevin became the first in his family to graduate from college, earning a B.F.A degree in Theatre Arts from Hofstra University. Later he earned his MFA degree in Dance Choreography from UCLA and a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from Claremont Graduate University with an emphasis in Arts Education and Culture and Performance. Participation in the performing arts and community building has been the through line that connects all his studies, research, teaching, and art making.
Kevin found his true passion – teaching – when he became a full-time arts educator, teaching dance and theatre arts for seven years at John Marshall High School. Since 2003, Kevin has also taught at UCLA in the Department of World Arts and Cultures/ Dance, most importantly creating and directing the department's summer High School Dance-Theater Intensive program. After teaching arts pedagogy classes for several years at UCLA, Kevin was recently named the Associate Director of the school's Visual and Performing Arts Education program. Through this position, Kevin has been honored to guide the next generation of socially engaged teaching artists and arts educators.


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Thanks for even considering showing up here, in this way, for this... mysterious invitation.
Courage is the power to let go of the familiar. ~Raymond Lindquist
You're officially BRAVE.
The goal of this experiment is to embolden your bravery EVEN MORE. To invite your inner expressive diva OUT. To call you into a place of play and imperfection, grace and/or stumbling, poignant and/or uncontrollable [crazy, silly, off-beat, to-your-own-beat] body moves!
All that said, I'm not an expert dancer, nor am I an expert dance-a-thon facilitator. DANCING ALONE ON VIDEO IS UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY FOR ME. A bit... terrifying. In a good way.
Still, I want to play, I want to go out on a limb, I want to feel the aliveness of expanding my comfort zone. AND... I want playmates, peers, virtual dance partners! The kind of playmates who see this invitation and get butterflies in their stomachs, thinking, holy shit how did she know???
So if that's you, check out the video with the back story of how the idea came about, and a little instruction about where to go from here. Or skip below to the bullet-point details.
The Details, In Summary:
- WHO: You, baby. You, me & anyone else who wants to play.
- WHAT: A month-long, 12-song experiment in dancing. Choose your album. Choose your cause. And dance! -- For your body, your expression, your courage muscles. --And, for a cause, something you believe in, a movement you wanna support! Record yourself dancing. Share your expression with us.
- WHERE: Your kitchen floor, blue bedroom, barren backyard, cool-shadowed shed. Get groovy in a place (or places!) that feel inspiring to you. Then share your experience in your virtual space! Link-love it up below! Tweet with the hashtag #deliciousdance.
- WHEN: Jan 17, 2012 - Feb 17, 2012. I'll be posting my videos every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. Film 'em when you want. I suggest spreading them out, dancing each song on a different day. Give yourself permission to do each song in one-take, letting this be a playful practice, not perfection. (Alas, the final decision on editing, or not, is yours! Incite your creative autonomy, and ultimately, do whatever makes you feel alive alive ALIVE.) ((Who knows... I might even break my own rules. It's been known to happen.)
- WHY: To instigate your body's creative voice. To get your muscles & spirit moving, flexing and stretching at the start of 2012. To be vulnerable and beautiful in community. To play. To let it all OUT via the body. To cleanse. To celebrate our bodies and their wonderful, wondrous capacities!
For the nervous, intimidated, terrified but leaning in with intrigue:
There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good. -Edwin Denby
All I know is I'm feeling up for the task. If you're feeling motivated to explore this, too, feel free to join. I'll write about my experiences (surely), but won't necessarily be walking people through an emotional process. After all, this is an experiment for me, too! We can learn, explore, discover, uncover...together. Lots of love.


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Basil Box Build - Part 4 - Reflector, Final Touches, and Setup/
Once the top lighting frame is complete we can make the cardboard reflector. Make sure the top frame fits onto the base/legs before tracing and cutting your reflector to avoid incorrect dimensions. I flipped the top frame over and set it on a large piece of cardboard. I traced an outline of the frame, including the mounting tee holes, and cut it with a box cutter. I then covered it with aluminum foil/tape and made sure it fit nicely on the top frame mounting tees. If you bought the four optional couplings (which I recommend in order to adjust the height of the lights during your plant's growth) you should also cut four ~7" pieces of PVC to use as extensions. I then attached my air pump to the frame to keep this unit compact. I used two zip ties and a small piece of cardboard to attach my pump.
The first thing you want to do with your brand new hydroponic system is SANITIZE EVERYTHING with some diluted bleach solution. I've had previous systems get completely covered with mold because I did not sanitize the growth medium and water reservoir first. I was impatient and went out and bought a basil plant, but you can start something by seed or cutting. I sprayed off as much dirt as I could with the hose and planted the basil. Before adding your plant to the water reservoir, you will need to prepare the water. First, you need to measure the pH of your water. As you can see, the water out of my tap is around 8.0. I usually shoot for the 5.0-6.0 pH range. I adjusted my 2 gallons of water with about 1 ml of GH pH down solution. For nutrients, I had leftover GH Flora Series nutrients. On the back of the bottles, there are charts to follow to mix your nutrients. I think I ended up using 10 ml of each nutrients for the "general growth" ratio but I have heard 1/2 the recommended amounts will provide the same effect (they just want you to buy more nutrients). IMPORTANT: Measure the pH once more to make sure your nutrients did not throw off the pH too much! I've read that basil needs around 10 hours of light a day so I set my lamp timer to that duration. I then attached the pump to the air stone with about 1-1/2' of tubing from the drip irrigation kit and that's pretty much it! I have pictures of both Basil Box setups - one with 16" legs and one 16" legs + 7" extensions. The final two pictures show the progression of growth after just one week. After a few weeks, I plan to add a short animation showing the growth over time.


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Happiness is a choice. If you can't be happy, wherever you are in your life, then chances are you won't be happy when the things you think will make you happy occur. Being happy isn't about acquiring stuff or making lots of money or being super fit. What I have found is that happiness is about making those moment by moment choices to be at peace, to be grateful, to focus on the positive aspects of you, your life, and the people around you. It's about self-love, believing in yourself and treating others with kindness, love, respect, and compassion.
Happiness is an inner journey
Happy people live in the present, able to accept and love the person they are and stay committed to showing up in the world the way they want and choose to be. Being happy means having meaningful connections with people who matter to you and knowing that you matter to others too. It's about having peace, confidence and joy in your life, and being crystal clear on your own self-worth and loving yourself completely.
So here's what you do:
Reframe: Life shows up for you based on the lens you use to look at it. If you are using a pair of red tinted lenses, everything will look red. Change your perspective. View your life or situation from a new lens, a new perspective and imagine reframing how you now choose to see things. What new context can you apply to see things differently?
Release: Living a life without limit to your happiness requires you to be open to raising your own personal 'thermostat' for joy and happiness. By detaching yourself from the past, you release the hold it has on you and empower yourself with the freedom to soar. You cannot choose happiness and remain anchored to your past at the same time.
So, let it go.
Accept that the past was what it was. No more. No less. We can't go back and change or fix any of it, no matter how much we may want to. And, so it just is. The stories we create about what our past means about who we are today and our value or worthiness, are just that – stories. They don't define us and they are no more factual than a Dr. Seuss tale.
Retrain: Although happiness exists deep within us, we often have to retrain our brain to keep focused on it to experience it in our lives. Develop these new skills by being committed to practicing consistently. These practices will assist you with being fully present.
What to practice:
Deep Breathing: For 15 minutes daily, inhale to a count of 5, hold your breath for a count of 5, and exhale for a count of 5. Just focus on the breathing and the counting to help you stay focused. Deep breathing relaxes every cell in your body and relaxes your brain also. Either sit upright (do not slouch) or lay flat to ensure unobstructed air to your lungs. Use this practice anytime you feel anxious, upset, or angry to help your body and brain relax.
Gratitude: Begin your day with a moment of gratitude and appreciation before you even get out of bed. Keep a daily gratitude journal and write down all the things you appreciate and are grateful for about yourself, your life, and the people and things that are already in it. Learn to focus your attention on and appreciate all that is present in your life right now.
Positive language: Change the way you speak – to yourself and others. Words are so very powerful and they create your reality.
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So, choose your words wisely. You can also include positive intention and affirmations to help focus your brain on positive words and ideas.
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In addition to being the company's President and Chief Operating Officer, Ross McElroy is Fission Uranium's Chief Geologist. Mr. McElroy has nearly 30 years of experience in exploration, advanced project development and mining for both junior and major mining companies for a variety of commodities including uranium, gold and diamonds. A more complete bio can be found as part of the Management section of the site.
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Raymond Ashley, P.Geoph.
VP Exploration
Mr. Ashley has worked in the mineral exploration industry for 25 years. From 1990 to 1996, he was employed with BHP-Billiton, first in gold and base metal exploration and later in diamonds. With BHP-Billiton he was a key member of the discovery team of Ekati, Canada's first diamond mine, and held the position of Exploration Manager Canada Diamonds. From 1996 to 2009 he was VP Exploration for Dia Met Minerals in exploration for diamonds internationally, COO of Trigon Exploration Ltd., a public company he co-founded, and VP Exploration for Diamondex Resources Ltd. Since 2009, he has been an independent consulting geoscientist and was a member of the Fission Energy team responsible for the high grade uranium J Zone discovery at Waterbury Lake.
Antonio (Tony) Gonzales, B.Sc.(Spec)
Project Manager
Mr. Gonzales has been involved in mineral exploration for over 22 years, much of it with mining giant, BHP Billiton. He was a key member of the team that brought the EKATI Diamond Mine from advanced exploration to production. He has held roles as Senior Exploration Geologist, Technical Specialist (R&D) and Superintendent of Exploration as part of the Strategic Development group at EKATI. At Fission, as Project Manager, he was an integral member of the advanced exploration team working to develop Fission Energy's high grade uranium J Zone in Northern Saskatchewan.
Grant Lockhart, B.Sc., B.A.Sc.
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Grant Lockhart brings 27 years of exploration and a proven track record of discovery and project management to the Fission team, which he joined in June 2013 as program manager. He holds a B.Sc. in Geophysics and a B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Mr. Lockhart began his exploration career in 1987 as a contract geophysicist exploring for precious and base metals throughout North America. From 1992 to 2004, he was a member of BHP Billiton's exploration team that has been credited for the discovery and development of the EKATI Diamond Mine. Mr. Lockhart joined Indicator Minerals in 2005 as a technical consultant and was elected to the board of directors. Since 2008, he has been an independent consultant, working in the Raglan Nickel Belt, the White Gold District, and the South Baffin Kimberlite Field.
Sam Hartmann, B.Sc., P.Geo.
Project Manager
Sam Hartmann has been involved in mineral exploration for 5 years and is a registered professional geologist. Mr. Hartmann joined the Fission team in 2012 at the Waterbury Lake property during development of the high grade uranium J Zone and was an integral member of the technical team of the Patterson Lake South deposit. Mr. Hartmann is also the Project Manager for the PLN project and, with his experience at both Waterbury and PLS discoveries, brings his knowledge and enthusiasm to advancing the project and prioritizing targets in the hunt for high-grade uranium deposits. Prior to joining Fission, he was employed by Imperial Metals where he worked as a project geologist on advanced stage underground base metal projects in British Columbia.
Caroline Harke: M.Sc.(Geol)
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john j posted a topic in Ford Fusion ClubI have an intermittent starting problem on my Fusion 1.4 tdci. It can happen when the engine is hot or cold. They'res plenty of power in the battery and starter spins engine very good but it just doesn't fire up. Eventually engine will start. There's nothing wrong with the the way the car is running. I was wondering if the problem could be water and/or air in the fuel but surely this would affect the running.
Hi again Leesid, do you mean snip the wires away from the main plug that plugs into radio and join them?
Ok got you. Let you know how I get on thanks
Hi again Leesid, cant quite see can+ and can- on the image u sent me. When u say join the wires together, where exactly do they have to be joined?
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Ok thanks for your help leesid
Thats great thanks. I'm still getting used to using this forum. I wanted to send you a link to see a picture of the lead on ebay but there doesn't see to be an option when replying to you through this Ford owners website. I have got the item number though its 390 961 553 298
Thanks for your reply Leesid, dont think I could afford an Xtrons. Since my last post I have discovered a Volkswagon wiring adaptor that allow me to fit the 6000. Thanks also for reply fusionfan2, I agree with you about the noise issue. I only listen to mine when parked!
Stiff Calliper Piston
john j replied to john j's topic in Ford Fusion ClubThanks for your reply, Haynes manual says sometimes "considerable" force is needed to move piston. Dont know why that should be so. Will take on board your comments.
Stiff Calliper Piston
john j posted a topic in Ford Fusion ClubHello members, I have a Fusion 1.4 tdci 2005. NOT the later model with the squarer mirrors that was introduced later that year. I bought a set of new brake pads and discs to fit. But I couldn't get the caliper piston to retract to make space for the new pads. It seems incredibly stiff. But I dont think it could be seized as braking has been ok, not pulling to one side. The method I was using to push the piston in was levering a piece of wood against it. This has always worked on the 03 Fusion I used to have. This is the first stiff one I have experienced. I know I could probably use a gclamp but it seems so stiff that I might brake something by forcing it. Does anyone have any ideas.
Yes you are absolutely right. My only hope is that the wiring adapter that came wirh the Kenwood will fit the 6000. Thanks for info.
Fusion Radio Interchangeable?
john j posted a topic in Ford Fusion ClubHello members, I have a 2005 Fusion that had a 4500 radio/cd. As this unit had no aux in I started using a fm transmitter which used to suffer from interference in certain areas. So I installed a Kenwood radio that had inputs. The thing is that I dont think it sounds as good as the original 4500 unit. I have ordered a Ford 6000 unit that is fitted to later Fusions as this has an audio input. Has anybody out there done this and if so, will the 6000 fit into the space on the facia vacated by the 4500 or will the facia have to be changed to accommodate the 6000?
Fuel Filter Drainage
john j replied to john j's topic in Ford Fusion ClubOk thanks Jeebowhite I agree thats the only way round it. Will make sure I get a decent filter next time.
Fuel Filter Drainage
john j posted a topic in Ford Fusion ClubHello members, I have a Fusion 1.4 tdci. I fitted a new fuel filter at 55k . Haynes book recommends draining every 12.5 k. I tryed to drain it but nothing came out. So I removed drain plug and noticed that it dosent have a hole running through it even though it is designed to attach tubing to it. Also no fuel came out of filter with plug removed. I think there is no hole through to where fuel sits. I didn't want to make a hole in case bits of plastic enter fuel feed and block injectors. The filter is a pattern part and not a genuine Ford item. The filter is not due to be replaced until 93k. Is it really important to drain the water out of the fuel. ?


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The American Dream
Podcast Transcription
Melina: Welcome to "Flippin' Off," a purpose driven podcast about flipping houses and making a difference.
Dave: Hey, Dave Boswell here with my wife Melina Boswell, Founders of New Wealth Advisors Club. And today on our podcast we've got a really, really cool couple with us John and Selene. And we wanna take some time and go through like a journey and this really has been a journey and one that I know Melina and I find really special. And that really kinda living the American dream. And it's alive and well and we're gonna spend some time this morning really encouraging those of you that are listening about how the American dream really is still possible. And these guys, have just got a tremendous story and I know John is from the U.K.
John: Yes.
Dave: The U.K. and Selene?
Selene: From Mexico.
Dave: Wow. What a diverse couple we got here.
Selene: Right. The whole enchilada.
Melina: Yeah, my favorite part is Selene's Spanglish has a British accent. I never heard it before until then, it's the best.
Dave: It's so great. We find ourselves, we're like doing that with John all the time, I mean, he always laughs about like how everybody starts adapting to his accent so...
Selene: Move over to my house and you'll start talking like him.
Dave: So what I want do is, I want to be able to let everybody listening kinda hear about, you know, you guys is... I mean how did you find New Wealth Advisors Club and what even drew you to that? And you know, you have such diverse backgrounds and how you came together is crazy. And how you found us is crazy. And I think we just kinda wanna chat about that if that's cool with you guys.
John: Absolutely, yeah.
Selene: Yeah, of course.
Dave: Cool. So why don't you start John. So tell us about your journey here to the U.S.
John: So I mean, I've been in the U.S. now for about 15 years. I came over as a summer soccer coach. I was on a three month summer soccer coach in vacation, and came over to California, didn't really know what I was looking at doing. And you know, how it would all work and eventually just fell in love with California.
Dave: No way.
John: I fell in love with the, you know, the weather staying away from the rainy cold English weather and decided to stay and make this home.
Dave: So when you talk about being a soccer coach, you know, I think about soccer like taking my kids to, you know, AYSO and like the field. But you're talking about like professional level type soccer coach coming out to the U.S., and like really some competitive soccer.
John: Yeah, absolutely, absolutely. I mean, at first I started as a, you know, as a recreational summer camp coach. You know, just somewhere for kids to go during the summer, you know, during school vacations. Parents would drop 'em off for three six hours and, you know, come almost like a glorified babysitter. But you know, eventually I got more involved in the more competitive clubs club soccer leading to, you know, a lot more time traveling, be more involved in, you know, helping kids prepare to get to college, and go off and hopefully play college soccer.
Dave: Awesome, awesome. Okay, so you're here, you're hanging out for a few months, summer you got hooked on obviously the weather and In 'N Out of course and...
John: Yeah.
Melina: In 'N Out.
Dave: Yeah, what a cool thing. Right. So you've been 15 years now, so you meet Selene somewhere in between, how did that happen?
John: Yeah. Selene and I met just over six years ago. I was living in Redlands, Selene was living and working in Oakland and we met at Victoria Gardens. That was the first time we got together and went for coffee together at Victoria Gardens, and pretty much, you know, we fell in love very quickly. And got married, just over five years ago now and settled down and started to build a life together.
Dave: Okay. Awesome, and Selene you'd say you fell in love right away with John too obviously.
Selene: Oh yeah, absolutely.
Dave: Yeah, obviously. So given that, what were you doing at the time Selene? You came here from Mexico.
Selene: Yes.
Dave: How long had you been here?
Selene: I'd been here for six years, yes. And I came here just looking to provide for my kids. I was a single mom, and I came...I started working as a nanny. So when actually I met John, that's what I was doing. And that was four months after I came to the U.S., so yes, like John said we were married five years ago, and we were working three jobs by then when we find you guys. And that was like a very funny story the way that we actually end up calling the club and everything. I don't know if you wanna talk about that John.
Dave: We'll get there.
Selene: Absolutely.
Dave. So I wanna back up a bit. So you're here for a few months?
Selene: Four months.
Dave: And you meet a guy from the U.K.
Selene: From the U.K. with a lovely accent.
Dave: So you fell in love with his accent.
Selene: Yes.
Dave: And I remember you telling a different story at a different time saying your English was not as...
Selene: Oh, well, you can tell. My English is not great, but it's way better now than how it used to be. So it's been obviously an improvement for me. You know, it has to be after six years.
Dave: So back in the day John didn't understand a word you were saying and he just said, "She's beautiful, I'm in love."
John: Exactly.
Dave: Let's just say it like it is.
Melina: He learned all the bad Spanish words.
Selene: Pretty much, yes.
Dave: That's so great. So you guys settled down as you say. Now, let's back up to that settling down. So at the time, you're now staying in the U.S., John and that summer three month job obviously evolved into...I mean, what was that life looking like at that time?
John: Well, it involved into a fulltime job here in the U.S., but it was, you know, living paycheck to paycheck. I mean, at first I was literally sleeping on a friend's couch for probably nine months, till I was able to make enough money to now rent an apartment. And start to kinda pick myself up. But it took some time and, you know, when I met Selene it was close to seven-eight years of being here. I was still in that stage of just constant living pay check to pay check. I was working two jobs, I was trying to put myself through college at the same time. And you know, just always knew I wanted something extra, something different.
Dave: Got it. So you mentioned being a single mom. So you obviously have a couple of kids at the time, John's trying to provide for himself sleeping on a couch. How were you guys...I mean, you guys get together, how were you making ends meet back then? I mean, things look different today, we'll get to that in a minute but, you know, I just wanna kinda hear about, you know, there's a struggle that took place in order to get you guys where you are today. And I wanna make sure that we don't, you know, fast forward this so much to like....oh. And today, I know you guys have had tremendous success but that journey is really what I want people to capture and understand. Because, you guys are a true testament as to what's possible, you know, with hard work and being around the right people and the right resources. And putting all that together. So you're working one fulltime job...how many, I mean?
John: Well, one fulltime job, one day job if you wanna say, and then my evenings and weekends was always filled with coaching. Selene, was working pretty much 6:30 in the morning till, well anything 6 p.m. 10 p.m. sometimes.
Dave: As a nanny?
John: As a nanny, yeah.
Selene: As a nanny, yes.
Melina: Which left you to not be able to care for your own children.
Selene: That was the main thing. I mean, I'm very thankful for the opportunity, don't take me wrong, but eventually, it was not enough in the way of we always try to, "What's next? Is this the way that we want to live always? I don't really wanna do this all my life."
Melina: Right, because you're raising somebody else's children.
Selene: That's exactly what was happening.
Melina: Yeah, it's tough for a mom, single mom especially.
Selene: Exactly, and I was not spending time with my new husband and my three kids. And for me, that's one of the most important things.
Melina: Well, the idea that you came to the U.S. to create a better life, right?
Selene: Absolutely.
Melina: And then you found yourself working really, really hard and raising somebody else's children.
Selene: Yes.
Melina: So...which is incredibly impressive but also I think it's important because you were willing to take the sacrifice. And as a mom, like I know the sacrifice that must have been 100%, yeah, that's a big, big deal. But you didn't give up. It wasn't like you said, "Well I'm gonna just go back because..." Right? You still believed somehow some way in the American dream I think.
Selene: Yes, and for me, I mean, it's very surreal the way that I always see my life personally. I always find myself incredible, blessed and lucky. Because, there is a lot of people that are struggling there and there is a lot of single moms that are struggling obviously. But I found the opportunity to actually provide for my kids and that for me, it was a great opportunity. And yes when I came here, it was a struggle because my kids were not with me. So that's the hardest thing that I've ever done in my life. But it was a struggle and a sacrifice for them, for myself. So they understood. I'm never complain, even when I came in it was not easy, the family was a very lovely family.
Melina: That you were nannying for?
Selene: Yes, but I have family that have been here all their life, they live here. And they have done nothing. I mean, with all due respect they have done nothing. And I always thought if you come here, how come you're not taking the opportunities? Why you just settle for, I will just provide and eat him pay my bills and then I'm good. So I believe that that's not me. And I'm over blessed because I met John and he is exactly the same way, that's the key, I believe that's the key. The level of commitment that we have to each other and just believe that we're good, but this is not all what we can do. So what else can we do? So...
Dave: Got it. Oh, it's awesome. That's so great. So how on earth do you go from soccer coach working multiple jobs, soccer coaching...because I remember when I met you John, like, you looked like a walking zombie.
Selene: Oh yes.
John: I mean, you were talking about like getting a couple of hours of sleep a night, and you were traveling and you were always gone. And I remember even meeting you and part of my reluctance and even allowing you to come and join the club and really do that was, "Could you guys fit this in your schedules?" You know, you're working like crazy, you're nannying. And I mean, how do you go from a soccer coach and nanny to...I mean, you know, I'm fast forwarding just a bit but I mean here we are a few years later and you guys are now fulltime real estate investors. I mean, that is just mind blowing. I mean, it is crazy when you think about, you know, there's so many people that kinda come and go and they make a million excuses as to why they can't and so forth. And really you guys had a million excuses if you wanted to use them. So you know, I give you a tremendous amount of respect for that, but how did you land here?
John: Well, it was a struggle, you know, Selene and I working these three jobs. But we knew we had to do it. You know, we found every possible spare minute, spare 10 minutes, spare hour. You know, we were working till 10:00 at night every night to try and provide something extra. And we were fortunate to, you know, get a little foot in the door start to find some deals after maybe...sorry.
Dave: What led you guys to even real estate at all? I mean, let's back up to that portion, because that's an interesting one. I know we kinda skipped here like why real estate? I mean, you were looking for something else, I get that but you're also 24 hours a day is essentially taken up by life and kids and the struggle. So what led you to find New Wealth Advisors Club and so forth?
John: Purely by chance, purely, completely by chance. I mean, Selene was actually looking for a job for her two teenagers. You know, we got two teenagers at home and we decided we needed to find them a part time job. And we saw a sign that said, "Investors seek students," and Selene called up and said...you know, she left a message said hey, "I've got two students and I'm looking for a job for them."
Dave: So great.
Melina: Such a good mom.
John: Maybe a couple of hours later, a young guy called and started talking to Selene, and it just so happened, she wasn't working that afternoon. She was in the kitchen, and she's cooking, we got kids doing homework, screaming shouting. And she's trying to juggle the phone at the same time. And the guy she was speaking to she said, "One second," and she literally just threw the phone at me and said, "John I need you to speak to this person. I've no idea what it's about."
Celine: I was lost on the...probably the first minute after he was talking. The English was too much for me, "I don't know. What is he saying?"
John: So I mean, I just ended up speaking to, you know, somebody who was part of the club, and we got talking about things. And really, it was a bizarre conversation, because I'd completely forgot that 10 years ago I'd bought this infomercial pack from Late Night Real Estate Investing, "Learn to Buy Houses with No Money No Credit."
Selene: No money, no credit.
Dave: Never heard of that one before.
John: And you know, I don't remember how much I'd paid for this box, but it turned up one day and it was may be like three feet by three feet with 100 DVDs and a 100 bucks. And I literally opened it, saw all the material and closed it, stuck it in the closet, and when I moved house I think it ended up in the trash can. So I know at some stage, I'd had some thought about real estate.
Dave: Sure.
John: Some idea of how does that work?
Dave: Or insomnia one night.
John: Yeah insomnia one night.
John: So suddenly, finding myself speaking to somebody about real estate and I think actually, I'm trying to remember, the conversation was less about real estate and just more about personal goals. You know, "What is it you want for yourself? What is it you want for your future? What is it you want for your family?" You know, "How dedicated are you? How hardworking are you?" And they're all the values that we have. Selene and I, we were in that stage of working three jobs. It was what we needed financially to survive every month, you know, just to get by, so...
Dave: Right.
Melina: I remember, the first night that I met you when you guys came to one of our introductions, and afterward you came up to me and you said...introduced yourselves. And I just remember, I thought you were the cutest things I'd ever seen. And then, you were telling me you were trying to buy a house. You wanted to buy a house yourselves, and that was really what you were thinking. You know, you said, "If you can just teach us how we can buy a house," and you shared that you had been putting offers on properties and kept on getting outbid.
Selene: Yes, by Investors.
John: By cash investors, you know.
Melina: Yeah. And so I said to you, "Stick with me and you'll never pay full price for a house."
John: Absolutely.
Selene: Yes, we remember that. Yes, so I remember what Melina is just saying because we actually used to say when we were overbid on houses, I'm sorry, that we were trying to buy, and the investors get it, then we were, "Can you just give us a chance only once?" So when we saw the opportunity, "Oh, my gosh. Actually can we be that? I mean, they're doing good."
Dave: That's awesome. So you came out, originally it was, "Okay I wanna be able to find ourselves a house," right?
Selene: Yes.
Dave: And then, over time we got to know you guys a little better, dive in a little bit deeper. I remember your initial goal was to get Selene a home, right?
John: Absolutely.
Dave: And there was a target, right, because one of the things that we teach is like you gotta have a target. You've gotta have a goal, you gotta have something to know that you're trying to, you know, ultimately get to. And then what was that? And so I remember, back in the day you had mentioned something to the effect of if I make X...what was...I remember...
John: Thirty grand.
Dave: Thirty grand.
John: Thirty thousand, was our goal to say well if we could make $30,000 in a year then Selene would be able to quit her job, giving her the time that she wanted with the family, with the kids in the morning, being able to make breakfast all that stuff. And we said, well 30 grand would pay for her salary, plus we would be able to enjoy a family vacation.
Dave: Oh that's awesome.
John: And that was, you know, very simple for us but just enough to do what we needed to do.
Melina: I'm just curious. I know this is...I just am curious. When you guys came to the initial training and I know that it was like learning another language, right?
John: Oh completely.
Selene: Yes.
Melina: So at what point...I mean, I don't know if you can identify this or not, but at what point did you realize, "Wow, we could probably do this, do you know?"
John: I mean, it wasn't through the first training. You know, we attended some additional training. I mean, for Selene and I we spent a lot of time being very confused. You know, we joke about it. Selene was elbowing me saying, "John what are they saying, what are they saying?" And I'm saying, "Shush, I'm trying to listen, I don't know, just..." You know. And that was a language barrier but also the, how far out of our debts we were in the way of being green to real estate.
Selene: We had no experience at all.
John: We'd, you know, never even bought our own house, we didn't understand any terminology. We thought a short sale meant that it went fast, you know, it was quick and, you know, that's...
Dave: So great.
John: That's how little we knew about real estate so...I mean...
Melina: So you didn't believe it right away?
John: Oh no. I mean, it took us a long time to believe it and, you know, I'm a bit of a skeptical person. But there was something about our introduction meeting that just made us feel incredibly comfortable. You know, and we looked at each other in the introduction and said, "We need to do this. I don't know why but we need to do this." And that's why we, you know, we moved forward with it and...
Dave: It's just remarkable, in that, you know, like it's going back to, you had every excuse, everything you could possibly...I mean, I can write 100 of them for you right now. And yet something told you guys, "You know, let's stay the course," and maybe just because you didn't understand what you're getting yourself into just yet, I don't know but...
John: Maybe.
Selene: Maybe.
Dave: So we're moving on. And so you get plugged in, and one of the things that we do inside the club or what we preach or practice is that, you know, you've gotta repeat. Like we have training every month. We have training sometimes every week, you know, lots and lots of different trainings that are going on. And we really stress. You know, one of the things that Melina and I both say is that, you know, until you can teach a class, right, you need to be in class. And so you know, one of the benefits of the club is that, you know, there's no additional charges or investment or anything. It's just we just want you to make it a priority in your life to do that. So you're working multiple jobs, you're still nannying, and you're still finding time to get yourselves to class as often as you can possibly get there, right?
John: Yeah, absolutely and, I mean, in three years I must have attended Melina's class 20 times, got something new from it every single time. And we built our focus around what we knew we needed to do. We made the time, we made the effort. You know, we're at the club on a Saturday night at 9, 10:00 at night, having already had a crazy week. And you know, maybe even I've just driven 200 miles for a soccer game. But still we're focused on...and for me that was a big thing. The club got us in a position to say, you need to be focused. If you focus on what it is you wanna do you can achieve your goals. And you're surrounded by the type of people who are regularly achieving those types of goals.
Melina: Well, we were there with you 9:00 at Saturday night or 10:00 whatever it was.
John: Yeah, absolutely.
Melina: That does make a difference. It wasn't you trying to do it on your own. Right?
Dave: Yeah, it wasn't like you were sitting there watching a webinar or something all by yourself, you know, at your house. It was actually being in class doing, you know, the activity, being around the people that are doing... I know you guys hit it off. We had talked to Myke Van Ness a few weeks back and we spent some time talking to him. And I know you guys gravitated to Myke. And really Myke kinda took you under his wing, and it's a cool story for us in that, you know, the student becomes the coach, becomes a mentor. And you know Myke's obviously an integral part of what's going on. But you're able to accomplish that $30,000 goal and ultimately Selene you were able to leave that job.
Selene: Oh yeah, I've been doing this fulltime for two years now.
Dave: Two years.
Selene: Two years, and we've doing this for three so I was...
Dave: So it took you about a year...
Selene: A year.
Dave: ...to make that $30,000 that you needed to be able to walk away from that job?
Selene: Absolutely, yeah.
Dave: You know, that's just awesome. I mean, thinking about making an extra $30,000, you know, is remarkable, on top of you have very little time. Right? So you had to obviously leverage that time by utilizing, you know, resources in the club, other people and so forth, right? So we get through there and then what was your next goal? The next goal was...?
John: The next goal was for me to quit my jobs, you know, because Selene was able to quit hers, you know, within the first year. And I was still working my two jobs. I've been receiving a paycheck since I was 16 years old, never not had a paycheck. So the goal of...
Melina: That's a scary transition.
John: The goal of trying to work for ourselves. You know, we love to spend time together, we love to work together. It has its challenges, you know, as a couple, relationship, working.
Dave: Sure.
John: You know, but at the same time we really wanna do that. And being able to quit my two jobs was then the next goal.
Dave: Got it.
John: So you know, a little bit more with three kids at home, all the bills all that stuff. So we wanted that security and, you know, then suddenly we hit a momentum that we could never have appreciated what was gonna happen.
Dave: Got it. So that momentum, that's a really a key thing and I know you hit on this a lot, honey, when you're teaching class and so forth. And you know, about...in business from the very beginning, and Melina and I would say this going back to when we started this, we didn't know what we didn't know, right? Kinda like where you guys were at. You didn't know what you didn't know but we told you, "Hey stay the course, stay plugged in, stay committed. Melina's, you know, constantly saying activity...
Melina: Produces results.
Dave: There you go. So the activity produces a result, right, and we gotta be able to measure that activity, look at the results and then adjust for that. And you guys are a prime example of that, because when you mentioned momentum, and I want everybody to hear that, the momentum didn't come overnight, right? It took time. I found 10 minutes here, I found an hour here, I did whatever I had to do to get that going. I didn't know the momentum was coming, right? I want everybody to really hear that, like, I didn't know that that was coming, but I stayed the course, I copied what I saw, being emulated all around me.
John: Absolutely, yeah.
Dave: You know, our club has literally, you know, hundreds of examples of people doing this type of thing. And so you stayed the course, you were able to quit your job, that freed up your time, certainly freed up your mind, right? Because, now you're being mom which is what you're ultimately driven to do, right. That's what...your whole goal. You left her kids behind to provide for your family. And being able to get your kids here and, you know, I can see you're, you know, yeah it's emotional and it's awesome.
You know, you're able to leave that. John's then able to...you know, the second job because that's the next stress in the family, right, is because you're still gone all the time.
John: I'm still gone all the time, still working, you know, 9 to 5 every day, and then working evenings and weekends on the coaching. You know, I made a decision to quit coaching. We were in a financial position that said, "Well, maybe I just quit one job right now."
Dave: Right.
John: And that was, you know, just after the New Year. And we then just decided to say, "Well what would it really look like? What do we need to now get to that next stage?" And then that was when, you know, we did a great fix and flip partnering with Myke Van Ness. You know, suddenly we made that over 70,000 bucks on one single deal. Which we were able to share with Myke and there was our, you know, going back to when we first met at the introduction and we were talking about goals and 30,000 a year would change our life. And suddenly we've closed one deal worth more than that. For Selene and I that was really that first real surreal time. It was, "Oh my goodness I'm holding a...
Melina: So is that when you believed?
John: I believed a little bit earlier. But that was the real game changer. Suddenly, you're holding a year's salary in your hand from one deal. Now, as Melina would always say, "Just go do it again. Go find the next one." And we were already searching, we were already finding, we were already working on other deals. So it was...you know, that's when we really believed. You know, it is definitely when it changed our life and I was now able to go fulltime and...
Melina: And John, share that a little bit if you would because it wasn't easy for you to make that decision. The part time job, right, getting rid of that one was pretty simple for you to let go of but it was the main job.
Selene: The day job.
Melina: Yeah, the day job, it was not easy.
John: The day job as being...I mean, that was a company I'd worked for since I came to the country. And you know, they were great supporting my visa and I had a lot of respect for the company as well. So it was kinda bittersweet because I enjoy soccer, you know, that was my life and I enjoy soccer. But at the same time Selene and I knew the potential of what we could achieve if we were both able to go fulltime and all guns blazing in this business. And so it was literally just a couple months ago and...
Melina: We had to have a conversation.
John: We did have a conversation and it's until you fully experience, you know, being part of the club and being part of what it means to have friends and family around you, you know, I don't know how much we even shared with you Dave. But Selene and I had just got into a massive argument about work and stress, and this. And we saw Melina and we went and sat with Melina and had a 30 minute conversation. And the next minute I walked out and said, "That's it I'm quitting my job. That's what I need to do." That's where I'm gonna relieve the stress in our life to be able to focus on this business and that's, I mean...
Dave: Wow.
Melina: I was able to share...it was it was very similar to you quitting the tax practice, you retiring from the tax practice. And that was actually how I shared it, because I remember the stress that it was creating for you. And I think, you know, as men you're automatically driven to want to make sure that you have that security...
Dave: For sure.
Melina: ...you wanna provide, and you wanna protect and that's a lot of what was happening for John.
Dave: Sure.
Melina: So that job represented...he believed some sort of security, that's what he thought. But what was really happening, was that he was miserable. Selene was totally all in ready to go. She had full faith, that they could do this fulltime. John did as well but he in the back of his mind was holding on to that little bit of a security blanket.
Dave: I totally can identify for sure.
Melina: Exactly, which is exactly why I shared, you know, our story. And explained to John how the tax practice, the security blanket quote, was really making you miserable. It was like strangling you.
Dave: Oh gosh, yeah.
Melina: And that's what was happening with John. It was strangling him, because he could not ever be all in. And so the stress of that was creating a lot of a lot of tension between them. And when we walked through their finances, you know, they had hit all of their goals. So then the realization of, "Oh shoot it's really not a security blanket. It's actually chains, you know?
Dave: It's an anchor holding you back.
Melina: It's an anchor, yes. And so I just shared how you...
Dave: Yeah, I mean, that was exactly...really, I mean, 15 years I was, you know, doing taxes and being an enrolled agent and having 500 clients. And I even get that sense of like when you said loyalty to the company, you know, I was loyal to my clients. You know, my clients were the ones who gave me the opportunity to have that security of growing this practice from zero clients to 500 a year that you're serving. And really, it was killing me inside and, you know, it was affecting who I was as a person. You know, because I'm working, you know, during the tax season from what essentially starts before Christmas. You get geared up for it, and then it doesn't end until, you know, May. And then corporate extensions come into the end of the year.
And I remember Melina and I sitting there and we're like, "What would this look like?" You know, we're doing real estate and we're doing well but what would it look like if I just let that go? Like what could our time look like? And I just remember soon as we did that I went to the doctor. The doctor actually ran a blood panel and my doctor told me "I'll bet you a 10 to 1 you'll have a massive heart attack in the next 10 years and you will die." And I said, "Geez, like that's pretty serious." And she says, "You have to relieve this stress that's happening in your life." And I'm like but I'm loyal and I'm committed and I wanna provide for my family, and then Melina and I went at home and I said, "Okay..."
Melina: I think I maybe said I was gonna go to Idaho the next tax season if you decided to do it again.
Dave: She's gonna be gone for a quarter.
Melina: I would be gone for the quarter. I would be with the grandkids in Idaho, I think that's how it went actually.
Dave: And so yeah, I was...there was just, "Do I sell the practice? Do I...if I sell it, I gotta work in it. I gotta do all these stuff." I'm like, no you know what, I just gotta let it go. And I said to all my clients, "You know, basically thanks for all your years, but I'm out. I'm not doing this anymore." And I don't believe in luck, I don't believe in chance, you know, things happen for a reason. And the very next week, we signed a deal that...I mean gosh, sometime we gotta spend some time going to that. It's just a remarkable story but, yeah, we signed a deal that ultimately we closed six months maybe seven months later, a complete rehab that we did, that I would have never been able to take on during the tax... It would have just been impossible. And that was over $100,000 deal. And we looked back and said, "That one deal paid for that entire tax season, and I'm healthy and I feel good. And I can be a husband and I can be dad, and heck I'm a grandpa too." So as crazy as that sounds, I say it sometimes. I still get a little...I'm a grandpa at 25 years old, I don't know. So the math doesn't work, don't worry about it.
So I can totally relate and yet I've watched two of you that I can remember very first times looking at you guys. And I had my own doubts. I mean, I'll be very, very honest with you, I had my own doubts. Like, you know, can you really do this? Can you find the time? And one of the things Melina and I we kind of pride ourselves on, is let's do the best that we can for whoever shows up like let's give them the best coaching that we can based on their circumstances. You know, and there was no reason I could tell you guys no because in the face of every possible excuse, and objection you could come up with, it was no we have to do this.
Like we can't work the way we're working and I can totally relate because, I could see you having that massive heart attack at some point and/or unfortunately, you know, we work so much. We put so much pressure, you know, it leads to so many struggles in a marriage that we ultimately end up growing apart from one another. And you know, I mean, heck, here we are sitting here. We just went on vacation together.
John: Yeah.
Selene: Wow, yes.
John: You know. And I think...weren't you guys on vacation like just before that?
Melina: Yes.
Dave: We just...two to vacations in the same month, yeah. We just...we took...
Melina: And three vacations in the same year because we just went to New York.
Dave: Oh we did. We went to New York in March and then we went to Cancun just recently, and then off to the river with you guys and...
Selene: It's been the most amazing year.
Dave: More vacations than I've had in five years, so...
John: Wow.
Melina: And I think back to the VIP lunch and you saying when we asked you what was the number and you said, 30,000 because that would allow two things. Selene to quit her job and you guys to have a family vacation.
John: Family vacation.
Selene: Oh my God, this is so surreal.
Dave: It's so awesome, and Selene I understand you so much more three years later. So with that, hey, you know, I just wanna say thank you guys for coming down today and hanging out with us...
Melina: I actually wanted to just... I just wanted to say something. I guess we're closing up now, yeah?
Dave: No, honey, you are in control 100%.
Melina: Well, as we were sitting here today thinking, you know, just listening to your story, and I was thinking about the two of you. And I was thinking that, I don't know if you realize this, but statistically speaking every single odd is against you. Do you know that? That all the statistics are stacked against you. Number one, because you're married. So married people automatically we don't...you know, marriages don't stand up. Number two, you're a blended family.
John: Yeah.
Selene: Yes.
Melina: Blended families have an even higher rate of divorce. Number three, you are in business together.
Selene: We know what you're talking about, yes.
Melina: Right? So I mean, all of those things are all statistics and then let's just top it off with you guys are immigrants. You were not born in the U.S. So you guys are...you have so many statistics. All the stats are against you. There's no good reason, right? I mean, I could reason why you should never be where you are today. And so I really want to like commend you for overcoming all those obstacles. Like those are huge. Most people can't stand up to one of those. Most people, fail in their marriage let alone blended family, let alone being business owners, in business together. And coming to the United States and learning what it means to be an American, right? Learning our language.
Selene: Another culture.
Melina: A completely different culture, a completely different language. You know, it makes you really extraordinary people. And so I just wanna acknowledge that. I was thinking about that like holy cow. Like I wonder what this...you guys probably have like a...I'll bet you, you could probably figure it out babe because you're so smart with numbers, right. Like I'll bet you the statistics. I'll bet you, statistically speaking you're probably in...I'll bet you, you're like, you know, 10% chances that you should be sitting where you are today, right, just based on the general, you know.
Dave: Who knows what the number is? I just know that it's...
Melina: I don't know what it is. I just know that...
Dave: It's remarkable.
John: And for us, it's not something that we sit back and think about all that, because the struggles that we have or had had been real struggles. But for us to be able to surround ourselves with people like yourself, Dave and Melina, you know, our mentors, Myke, other people within the club who have also had some of those struggles before. And being able to relate to them, and listen to their stories, their journeys. And for all the different areas that you talk about, you know, marriage, business together, we've been able to...without being in a counseling center, we've been able to be counseled through and mentored through all these different areas. And that for us is.... I've never really sat back and thought about statistically how much we should be struggling because we kind of have, but we haven't at the same time because we've had that support. And for us, you know, to say thank you to yourselves, to Myke, to the club, to everybody who's been involved in our success, I mean, for us we're only where we are because of yes, because of our hard work. But because we were able to surround ourselves with the right people in the first place.
Selene: That's something that, yeah, for me it was very important to say. Yes, like John said that we don't think about the numbers and the statistics, I'm sorry, that are not on our favor. But yes, we are very aware that the only, and the only one reason why we are here feeling the way that we feel because there is no words to express how thankful we are. Because that's the way that we live now. We live in a lot of thankful...and it's because of you guys.
And I'm not talking necessarily about a New Wealth Advisers Club. That's an office. But what you find inside of the office, the environment, the way that you are being able to coach us, mentor us not only at the financial and business wise it's been so personal. You Melina, have been helping us so much in our marriage in the way of when we are having this trouble as a couple that works together and we are not wanting to do it anymore, you help us to see the light. Because we want to be doing this always. But we rather to be husband and wife, happy husband and wife than, you know, just be partners and lose the marriage. And you guys helped us to find that balance. And that's...there is no way that you can appreciate that enough, so we are so blessed.
Melina: Thank you.
Dave: Wow. Well, yeah, I don't even know how to follow that up, other than to say thank, you to you guys because you're what makes this all worthwhile.
Melina: That's right.
Dave: You're what...you know, Melina and I we talk about all the time about how the club adds pressure and stress and different things to our lives. And you know, we could close up the office and go home, and do real estate on our own and we could make money and that'd be fine. And then we realize that, you know, we definitely have a higher calling in life and that is to be able to have stories like this, because it makes it all worthwhile. I mean, it just makes it all worthwhile.
Like I'll be happy to...I'll be listening to this in my car in the next few weeks multiple times, and just to reflect sometimes when maybe I'm not having a good day, and I'm not in the space of gratitude and thankfulness. I can stop, and really reflect on that. So I just appreciate you guys' honesty, and your transparency and your time this morning with us. So with that...honey your voice made it.
Melina; It did. I know, it sounds a little scratchy at times.
Dave: Well, that was a vacation and having a good time and all that good stuff.
Melina: That's right.
Dave: So with that, we'll catch all of you guys and those here listening look us up. Come down and say hi to John and Selene one day. They're just a fantastic couple and, you know, if you ever get a chance to work with them, you'd be blessed as well.
Melina: Absolutely.
Dave: So with that we are...
Melina: Flipping off.
Dave: And flipping out. See you.


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The Best Apple Watch Charging Docks For Charging and Showcasing Your Gadget
The Best Apple Watch Docking Stations For All Kinds of Uses
Apple Watches are the new craze, and something that our grandparents would never have thought possible! It is a watch, but it is also a computer (kind of). Anyone who has seen or used an Apple Watch will be able to vouch just how innovative and amazing they are. One flaw they have (which any electronic device has really) is that they are not self charging.
Maybe one day they will invent a self charging Apple Watch, but for now we need to rely on keeping it charged. We could use the plain old white charging cable that Apple so generously provides, or you can become truly on-trend and use one of the functional and fashionable charging stations which have started flooding the market. We have checked out 9 of the best for you, which will keep you and your Apple Watch happy, healthy and ticking!
Best Apple Watch Charging Docks
|Our Rating
|Spigen S330 Apple Watch Stand with Aluminum Body for Apple Watch Series 1 / Series 2 / 42mm / 38mm
|0.4 x 5.9 x 3.2 in
|Griffin WatchStand Charging Dock [Dual Stand] [Cable Management] for Apple Watch and iPhone
|5.9 x 3.9 x 0.8 inches
|Twelve South HiRise stand for Apple Watch
|8 x 5.13 x 1.77 in
|Belkin Valet Charge Dock and Stand with Integrated Magnetic Charger and 4-Foot Charging Cable for Apple Watch
|51.5 x 3.4 x 3.9 inches
|Nomad | Pod for Apple Watch
|2.8 x 2.8 x 1 inches
|Native Union DOCK for Apple Watch
|1.42 pounds
|mophie charging Dock for Apple Watch
|2.52 x 2.87 x 4.61 in
|Sena Watch Case, European leather watch stand and travel case for the Apple Watch
|5.3 x 6.3 x 4.7 in
|Just Mobile TimeStand Premium Aluminum Apple Watch Stand (ST-180SI)
|4.7 x 1.6 x 6.5 inches
Table of Contents
- Spigen S330 Apple Watch Stand
- Griffin Watch Stand Charging Dock
- Twelve South HiRise stand for Apple Watch
- Belkin Valet Charge Dock and Stand
- Nomad Pod for Apple Watch
- Native Union Dock for Apple Watch
- Mophie Apple Watch Dock
- Sena Watch Charging Case
- Just Mobile TimeStand Premium Aluminum Apple Watch Stand
Spigen S330 Apple Watch Stand
You could charge your Apple Watch on the bedside cabinet next to your bed, or you could use the Spigen S330 Apple Watch Stand. The result will be the same – your Apple Watch will be fully charged and ready for the day ahead, but there are some clear benefits to using the Spigen stand. One of which being that it actually protects your watch from being scratched or knocked over while it is charging.
It will keep your watch upright as it charges -it will even stop you from inadvertently placing books or other items on top – which is very possible if it is lying flat. It also has an element of style which the standard charging cable also lacks. The position that it holds your Apple Watch up at makes it perfect for viewing so you will be able to see if you have any missed calls or messages without actually having to pick it up, and the stand itself is made from a durable aluminium.
Griffin Watch Stand Charging Dock
If you are after a watch dock that allows you to keep track of your Apple Watch and your Apply Smartphone (any generation and model) simultaneously, then you cannot go past the Griffin Watch Stand Charging Dock. It has a handy little groove at the front where your smart phone can sit and be charged at the same time. Any standard size Smartphone will fit so it does not have to be an iPhone (although if you have an Apple watch, chances are you will have one).
The only thing is, If you want to charge your Apple Watch and Smartphone simultaneously, you will need to have two separate charging cables, and two sources of power. The watch holder is tall and actually holds the watch upright, so you can let the arm bands just hang (or curl around if preferred). The stand is heavy and so won't be easily knocked over, and you can position the face of the watch so that the time is visible no matter where you place it.
Twelve South HiRise stand for Apple Watch
The Twelve South HiRise stand for Apple Watch is a smaller charging dock with all of the functionalities of the bigger ones on the market. It holds your Apple Watch upright and has a groove where the band sits so it will not warp out of shape. It is able to be used with any covers and any arm bands, from the plastic ones, the leather fasteners and the metal clasps. No matter what Apple Watch you have, it will fit on the Twelve South HiRise stand. It has a convenient compartment at the back where the charger cable plugs into, so your watch can charge without the cord being in the way or even visible.
The base is weighted so even though it is small, it will not knock over. All functionality on the watch can be used during charging from receiving text messages to simply telling the time. Because of its size, it is not able to charge an iPhone at the same time, however there are matching charging stands for smart watches available.
Belkin Valet Charge Dock and Stand
If you think that a Apple Watch charging dock needs to be nothing more than an ugly piece of plastic, then you need to check out the Valet Charge Dock and Stand by Belkin. It is sleek and stylish, and made from a metal chrome finish which will suit even the most stylish and modern of decor. The main part of the dock is magnetized so your Apple Watch will stay put once attached. And it is made in such a way that the arm band can either hang loose or be done up without fear of scratching or damaging it.
One benefit that it has over other charging docks is that it comes with an in-built charging cable, so you do not need to provide your own – the watch will start automatically charging when it is attached to the magnetic strip. It also has a removable watch band support, which keeps the shape of the watch band as it is charging – perfect for leather and plastic bands. The base is weighted so is surprisingly secure, and the cable is a massive 4 feet so will be long enough to reach the power point. This Belkin stand would look perfect on a small secretary desk in the corner of your office.
Nomad Pod for Apple Watch
An Apple Watch dock that is a little bit different to the average stand, the Nomad Pod for Apple Watch does not require external power – rather it uses a Lithium Ion Battery, and looks like an old-school Discman. The 'pod' is extra portable because it can be carried in your bag and can charge your Apple Watch wherever you need – whether it be in the car, on the bus or anywhere. A single battery charge will hold enough power to keep your watch going for 4 full charges – so is perfect for a weekend or multi day getaway.
It comes with a charging cable which curls around the side neatly – this does not charge the watch directly, rather the battery inside the pod. You can use your existing Apple Watch charging cable, and it can be used with both the standard and sports editions. The watch simply sits on top of the pod (making sure the back of the watch is sitting on the charging area), and the arm bands can lie flat. There is a handy indicator on the side so you will be able to see at a glance how much power is left in the Pod, and you can know whether you will need to find a power point soon or not.
Native Union Dock for Apple Watch
A completely versatile and stylish charging dock for your Apple Watch is the Native Union Dock. It is simple yet effective in its design which is effectively a weighted block with an arm on the side which you wrap the watch around. Different colors are available to suit your decor – from gun metal grey, to navy blue and even a stylish rose gold. Because the base is a block, it can sit in different directions depending on how you want the Apple Watch sitting. It is perfect for Night Stand Mode, and can be positioned so that the watch face is a perfect alarm clock.
It is also compatible with all Apple Watch models and any type of band – just buckle it around the arm and position it how you like. It can be used with the wristband open, however is significantly more secure when it is closed. It has an innovative, minimalistic design with no screws or loose parts so is easy to port around and safe to have around children and animals.
Mophie Apple Watch Dock
Another super user-friendly charging dock that does not require the purchase of a separate charging cable is the Mophie Apple Watch Dock. The base of the dock has a charging cable which can be plugged into any USB port, and your Apple Watch will start charging upon contact. There is a tall arm which gives your watch some hanging space, so you can leave the arm bands unclasped and they will not drag along the base – no chance of them getting dirty or scratched. Alternatively you can clasp them easily enough if this is preferred – this helps to keep their shape if you have leather arm bands.
The positioning of the face of the watch means it can be used in night stand mode to double as an alarm clock at night. The cable is ingeniously designed so that it will store inside the base when not in use, so there will not be excess cable sticking out, which can be a hazard. Made from durable aluminium, it is available in black and silver to match whichever Apple Watch you have. Another great addition to your new Apple products would be a portable bluetooth speaker like we reviewed here.
Sena Watch Charging Case
Thanks to the Sena Watch Charging Case, you no longer need to purchase a charging dock and a travel case for your Apple Watch because this innovative device is both. On the outside it looks like a nice, high quality leather watch case, however upon closer inspection you will realize it is so much more. The lid of the case stores a charging cable (which needs to be purchased separately), and there is a groove in the lid where the cord can fit through without needing to take the lid off completely.
Your watch can therefore sit on top of the lid (like it is on display) while it is being charged from the inside (as long as the cord is connected to a power outlet). It also doubles as a stylish carry case, so the watch (and the charging cable) fit snugly inside the case, and it can be transported safely and securely. The outside is made from quality European leather, and assists in protecting your Apple Watch from moisture and other damage. It has never been this easy to charge your phone on the go – perfect for constant travellers who cannot live without their smart watch.
Arguably the most stylish and almost futuristic design of all the Apple Watch docks on the market is the Just Mobile TimeStand Premium Aluminum Apple Watch Stand. At first glance it looks like a cylinder which has a bite taken out of the middle, but when you see how your Apple Watch fits into it, you will realize just how innovative and genius the design is. The base of the watch sits on the angled, magnetic strip at the top, and the armbands fit nicely around the groove when buckled.
The arm bands will still work unbuckled and lying flat, however it is designed to be used buckled as it makes it more secure as no part of the watch or the dock will be sticking out. It is deceptively stable – made from solid aluminium, it self balances and will not be easily knocked over, even with a heavy watch on top. The charging cable is cleverly hidden down the side, so it is completely out of the way. The charger is magnetic, so your watch is secure, and the anti-skid, weighted base means that it will sit still during charging, and you can even use the watch's functions while it is on the dock.
Buyers' Guide For Apple Watch Docks
If you are lucky enough to have an Apple Watch, then chances are you will be wanting some sort of charging dock. Why should you have to use the standard run-of-the-mill charging cable when you can have a stylish, sleek dock which lets you use your watch as an alarm clock? There are so many different styles on the market, and even though they are designed around the one product – the Apple Watch – there can be a multitude of difference between any two docks. So before you go out and grab the first charging dock you see, have a think about your needs and preferences and think about the following considerations.
Portability . All docks will have some level of portability as they will not be screwed into the ground, however some are going to be more portable than others. If you are going to be moving around constantly, then you will want to opt for a dock that doubles as a case rather than one of the taller, bulkier ones. The difference is simply a matter of convenience.
Charging Cable. One thing that all charging docks will have in common is that they somehow allow the Apple Watch to be charged. How they differ is in exactly HOW they charge. Some require you to have your own standard charging cable, others have an inbuilt cable which simply needs to be connected to power and some actually require a special magnetic charger, which will need to be purchased separately (it is different to the cable that comes standard with the watch when you purchase it). The magnetic chargers are the most popular and common, simply because they are magnetized and so connecting the dock to the watch is literally as simple as placing the metal back of the watch onto the magnetized part of the charger. This is an extra cost however, so this needs to be considered. There will be no actual plugging in or unplugging n the watch itself, so it is definitely among the most convenient. The other super convenient solution is ones with in-built charging cables, however make sure you get one where the cable is able to be wound up and hidden, otherwise you will have a constant exposed cable.
Style and shape. If you were to place all of the different docks side by side, you would see a clear difference and realize that there are flat docks, tall docks, chunky docks, slimline docks, docks that double as cases and docks that do not even resemble docks. So you need to think about what style and shape would be best for you. All Apple Watches are similar in that they look like a watch, however some will have the standard arm band, some will have expensive leather bands and some will have the metal bands and latches. Those with leather and metal bands might want to stay away from the lower or flatter docks, and opt for one that will allow the arm band to be buckled up. Some styles will also simply look better in your home decor! If you plan on charging your phone at night, then many of the charging docks will actually hold the watch face yup in such an angle that it is perfect for use as an alarm clock!
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How Portable Are They?
Most good Apple Watch docks will be portable, as they are designed to be taken around (just like your ordinary phone charger). They are corded (to plug into power and into the watch itself), and many will have the ability to safely and securely store the cord when not in use. For example, they might have a compartment or section where the charger cable wraps around so that it does not get damaged or tangled in transit. There is no complex installation required – only a PowerPoint is needed and a flat surface (can be the floor or a night stand), and you are good to go and ready to charge your Apple Watch. As can be seen from comparing the best Apple Watch docks, some of the charging docks are more portable than others. Some are designed to be 100% portable, and were designed with businessmen and travellers in mind. Others are best to be kept in the one spot (say your bedside cabinet), however there is nothing stopping you from unplugging them and moving them to a different part of the house or different location.
What is the charging mechanism of the Apple Watch Charging Dock?
Most charging docks alone won't directly charge the Apple Watch – they simply provide a platform to allow charging. Many of the better charging docks are magnetized and this is how the watch head is attached. Then a separate charging cord (rarely is this supplied with the dock) is needed to connect the actual watch to a power supply. The docks serve a main purpose of holding the watch upright during charging, and because the watch is not just lying on the ground, table or desk, it can actually prevent the watch from being damaged and scratched. Many docks will also allow for charging of multiple devices simultaneously (such as an iPhone or iPad)- again a separate charging cable and power source is needed for each device. Many of the charging docks will start charging when the Apple Watch is attached to a magnetic strip automatically – as long as the charging cable is plugged between the power point and the dock. Others are just a holder for the watch and require the charging cable to plug directly into the watch. Check the specifications for each individual watch to find out how it works.
Can the charging dock be used with other Smart Watch Brands?
Whether a charging dock is compatible with other smart watches really depends on the product and its specifications. You will find that most of the charging docks will be strictly for Apple Watches only, and this should be made clear in the item description. Many charge the watch using a magnetic charger, and this works with the unique workings of the Apple Watch, so will not be suitable with other brands. Some on the other hand are more of a holder for the watch as they charge using their own charging cable, so in this case you certainly could use a different brand watch as long as you used the correct charging cable. As a general rule however, it is advised to only use Apple, watches for the Apple Watch docks, and different brand watches with their own branded watch chargers.