Find Out Why Inside Track Were Always Destined to Go Bust!

By Carlton Johnson

The UK property education company, Inside Track has gone bust. This news came as no surprise to the seasoned property veteran, but many budding property investors where taken aback by the announcement.

For many years the Inside Track property company had been the most vocal of the property education companies. Its advertisements and free seminars led even some of the most conservative people, to part with thousands of pounds of their hard earned money. These people where desperate to grab the dream of becoming a property millionaire.

A few years ago they where riding high with millions of pounds in profits. They blame their rapid downfall on the credit crunch and how it has adversely affected their position to get the types of mortgages that make buying properties financially viable.

The truth is that inside track where always overexposed and vulnerable to any downturn in the property market.

One of the problems with Inside Track has always been that their philosophy never seriously took into account potential changes in the property market. They emerged onto the scene at a time when property prices where increasing dramatically.

At the time, their approach of buying as many off plan properties as you can, with a small deposit for each, then waiting for the expected price rises at completion, then pulling out huge sums of money to re-invest or do what ever you liked with, worked well. However, the problem was always that their property investing strategy was inherently built on a notion that the price of the off plan properties were ALWAYS going to be significantly higher at completion than they were when the deposit was put down on the properties, several months earlier.

The other problem they began to face is that as time went by, the increasing amount of investment companies that popped up promising similar things to them, meant that off plan developments where becoming over saturated with investors. As more and more investors competed with each other for less and less buyers and tenants this brought the prices of resell and rentals for the properties right down,

Inside Track realised early on that people where prepared to pay thousands of pounds to them, for the promise of becoming property millionaires. The beauty for Inside Track was that they could convince people to part with large amounts of money, without actually having to give them any cast iron promises as to the returns they will make.

It was simple for inside track to blame the property markets ups and downs, or the financial market, if investments didn't go according to plan.

While Jim Moore, the founder of Inside Track, made millions of pounds, the everyday people that where buying into the Inside Track hype lost their life savings, their homes and in some cases their marriages and families because they chose to follow the Inside Track dream.

Inside Track would have realised a long time ago that their way of investing wasn't as profitable for investors as it was in their hay day. The queue of serious complaints and lawsuits being filed against them, continued to grow at an alarming rate. Then BANG! The credit crunch hits and very quickly it becomes all too apparent that the wisest thing for them to do financially was to fold now, before things got even worse.

Experienced investors have for years, warned against the perils of investing with Inside Track. Yet, because of their huge media presence and the slick sales talk at their seminars, average people on the street, were being seduced daily, into trusting that just by parting with a few thousand pounds today, they can be the next property millionaires of tomorrow.

Learning the skills of effective property investing can be one of the most attainable ways; ordinary people can amass great wealth. However, it can also be the easiest way to make yourself bankrupt very quickly.

What people where paying Inside Track for was available for free online, there was nothing ground breaking in what they were teaching. If you want to learn how to make money from property, you don't need to pay thousands of pounds for the privilege; you just need to make a concerted effort to do whatever it takes to get the right property education, no matter what your budget.

Don't waste your money chasing profitless property deals. Carlton Johnson is a well respected author and webmaster specialising in helping investors make money in any type of property market. To learn more and to claim your free book titled "The Five Rules of Property Success" visit http://www.investment-property-guru.com

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Compassion

By Katheryn Hoban

If you develop compassion for people and all creatures you
can reach out to them. You can offer help to them. You
will be able to feel their situation. You will see them
clearly not for the circumstances that they find them-
selves but in who they can become. You will recognize
the beauty inside of them. You will recognize that they
are very much like yourself. You can empathize with
them. Once you do that you may be able to help them
affect a change. Or do it for them. You can have
compassion for one person, for a whole country, or a
whole area, or for the whole world. You can develop
compassion for every creature.

When you act with compassion, you are able to see with
clarity, that the person in front of you does not know who they truly are in the spirit. You will see that they do not recognize their own choices, or their own worth, or their own beauty. Perhaps you will see their strength even though they feel weak.

Compassion helps you to overcome obstacles on behalf of someone/something that you might not otherwise attempt to overcome. Compassion motivates you and stirs you to change. Laws and situations have been changed because of one person to thousands of people filled with compassion working in a unified manner.

There have been articles written on how animals with
compassion have saved other animals and humans. There
was one article about a wolf that had compassion for a man
who had been lost in the wilderness in the winter. The
wolf stayed with the man several days and kept a watch on
him so that the other wolves would not come close to him.
On one particular day the man had gone without food for
several days and the wolf showed up with a freshly killed
rabbit and dropped it in the snow for him so that he would
not starve to death.

Another time the man said that he felt like the wolf was
leading him. When he followed the wolf for several miles,
the wolf had led him to a cluster of big heavy pine trees
and a place on the ground underneath that was covered with
dozens of twigs and pine branches like a bed. It was a
protected place from the snow, wind and predators. The wolf
might have given up his bed for this man. The man said that
without the wolf’s compassion he would never had survived.

There are many articles about dolphins who have rescued
people, have risked their own life to fight off sharks for them,
and have carried them to safety. I saw a news story on the tele-
vision about a small boy who had fallen into the gorilla’s cage
at a zoo right in front of about five gorillas. One gorilla first
came to the unconscious boy to examine him. The boy began
to wake up and was quite startled and began to wail in pain
and fear. The gorilla did something extraordinary and picked
up the boy and carried him to the entrance where the handlers
and the food comes out. Then the gorilla stepped back from
the entrance so that the handlers could enter and retrieve the
injured boy without a problem. That is an extraordinary act
of compassion!! One creature was moved to help another.

Thank God, that we have also been moved by compassion to
help our fellow human beings and animals in times that they
have become hapless or that have been injured or trapped.
That we can ban together to help a creature in need. Always
remember that we might have been in dire need once upon a
time or that someday we could be that person who finds
ourselves in a terrible situation. Have compassion on others
and remember to have compassion on yourself.

Yoga Kat--aka Katheryn Hoban is a yoga teacher and Reiki Master Teacher with twelve years experience. She teaches children's yoga ages 3-6, and Adults privately in NJ. She is the author of the book -Masters of Consciousness—A Guide Book for the Cosmic Traveler. She has created a children's affirmation CD (ages 3-6) and an affirmation CD for adults. Yoga Kat is available for speaking or writing and can be reached at or 201 970-9340 http://www.thecircleofpeace.com and sign up for our newsletter and See me reading from my book on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDd_JyIActw

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Growing Roses - Planning Your Rose Garden

By Haynes Miller

Springtime and everyone's thoughts tend toward planting a garden. One of the most rewarding ways to garden is growing roses. Their beauty and fragrance will enhance your yard and your reputation as a gardener. There are many ways to grow roses. You can grow climbing roses, rose bushes, miniature roses and you can even start growing roses in containers. If you choose the correct varieties, you will also be able to cut them and enjoy their beauty inside your home as well.

When I think of successful rose growing, Bree Hodge (played by Marcia Cross) from Desperate Housewives comes to mind. You know who I'm talking about! That woman is a domestic goddess, her home is always sparkling clean, she is a great cook and an award winning gardener (I think she could use some parenting tips, though!). She's fictional Fairview's Martha Stewart!

Bree would never consider growing roses without having a plan! Here are some tips to help you plan growing roses in your garden for years of beauty and enjoyment.

1. Assess your level of gardening skill. A less experienced gardener may want to choose one of the older rose breeds as they are easier to care for and hardier than the newer hybrids. Many older rose breeds were known simply as rose bushes.

2. Determine how much space you can devote to growing roses. Growing miniature roses may be ideal for gardens with limited space, but if you have a large area available, you might consider growing climbing roses which can cover an entire wall. For really limited space, try growing roses in containers.

3. Be sure the area you have chosen gets enough sunlight. Growing roses requires at least six (6) hours of direct sunlight each day. If you plant them under trees or other vegetation, they won't be exposed to enough sun and may not get enough nutrients from the soil.

4. Be sure there is adequate ventilation. Without adequate ventilation, your roses may be exposed to excessive heat, which will stress the plants. For growing roses, find a spot which is not wind-sheltered, but still gets the required daily sunlight.

5. Don't forget about water and drainage. While growing roses, you want to be sure that they receive the equivalent of about one inch of rain per week, and remember that they require adequate drainage as they don't do well in water-logged soil.

6. Consider the colors of your rose blooms and the symmetry of your garden space. Stick to symmetrical bands of color and don't mix rose colors haphazardly.

Now that you have some guidelines for planning your rose garden get out there and grow roses!

For lots more tips, articles and resources for growing roses go to http://www.rose-growing-tips.com

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Haynes Miller is an avid gardener whose love of rose growing began in her grandmother's garden. She shares her love of growing roses with her daughter, who picks out the colors of the plants (keeping tip 6 in mind!).

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Why Michelle Obama is Like a Thief

By Claudette Thomas

Michelle Obama stole hopelessness from black women in exchange for hope. Hope to realize that high profile black men can really love and appreciate a black woman, and be proud to be with her. That not all high profile, black men are embarrassed to have a black woman as their wife.

Women, the answer is to educate yourself so that you don't need a man to feel complete. Basically, the man should be your partner and your companion.

Michelle stole the perception from most high profile black men that black women cannot be sexy and at the same time glamorous, sophisticated, intelligent and powerful. She is the representation of brains, glamor, and beauty, inside and outside. She is the First Lady of The United States of America.

No matter what happens in your life to make you feel inferior, don't let it get you down. Stand tall and be proud of who you are. Continue to look glamorous and remember, you are the First Lady of your home.

Michelle stole most black athletes' idea of a trophy wife, by showing them women who look like their black mothers and black sisters are beautiful. She stole their inferior complex and gave them self-confidence. Don't let society dictate to you who or what beauty is. You have to accept and love yourself, before you can love someone else.

Michelle Obama stole the excuse from women and people of color who say they cannot accomplish anything because of the color of their skin or because they are A woman. She is very accomplished in her career and in her marriage. Her husband President Barack Obama said that Michelle is his rock.

Excuses are replaced with drive, enthusiasm, and determination. In life you have to set goals and visualize yourself in that role. Use determination and drive as your guide to success.

Michelle stole the ideology that women have to hold high profile jobs outside the home to be recognized and respected. She has shown that women can have high profile jobs working from home. Working from home is great especially when you have small children.

Ensure that it is your choice if you choose to work outside the home, and you are not doing it to be respected by society. You should do it because you feel that it is the right thing to do for you, your children and your lifestyle.

Michelle stole the stigma that you have to wear designer clothes to be recognized and valued. She replaced that by wearing clothes from stores were regular American women shop. Michelle Obama gives women the confidence to feel proud and walk proud, even if you are not rich. Use her experience to do the right things in life, even if you are pressured and criticized.

Thanks for being a thief. Michelle, you have given black women the confidence to realize that they are beautiful. You have no idea how much of a large difference you have made in the lives of many women of color. You have helped black women everywhere feel a sense of beauty and confidence. Michelle, you are loved.

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Make Your Life Magical - Not Work

By Dr. Iris Fanning

How often have you wanted to upgrade a certain area of your life, only to find it too much "work"? Most people set personal and professional goals, and then are stunted in their achievement of those goals.

Let's look at some ways to make things easier, in the flow and more magical.

1) DECIDE what you want. You can't get what you really want if you don't know what you want. This sounds simple, but when I ask clients, they're often vague saying things like: "I want to have better relationships, I want more interesting work." This simply is not compelling or clear enough to move you forward.

2) ASK for what you want. This may be literal, like asking for a raise, more time with your spouse, or to be treated with respect. However, it's also spiritual. State what you want in the affirmative. No pleading, whining, or sense of not deserving. Let's say you want to earn $70,000 a year or more. You would write and say a statement like: I am so joyful and grateful that I easily receive $70,000 or more a year in salary, happy gifts and welcome suprises!

An additional idea for asking is to write what Noah St. John & Denise Berard call Afformations. In their Book of Afformations, they explain that the brain is a question answering, solution seeking "machine." So, simply asking afformitive questions brings positive answers and results. Here are a few samples: "Why do I enjoy the huge benefits I bring to others through my wild abundance? Why is it so easy to talk about money to my spouse? Why has God given me the power to obtain great wealth? Why is money such a wonderful gift to me? Why does money come to me so easily?"

3) BELIEVE that what you want is on the way. If you've ever planted anything, you know that you simply water, give sunlight and wait. You believe that the seeds you planted will become a flower, plant, vegetable or fruit. It can take days or weeks before the first sprout. The time frame didn't stop you from believing it would happen. The same is true for getting what you want.

4) FEEL the feelings. Again, it is essential that while you envision what you want, you feel joy, gratitude, excitement, love, peace, passion.

5) DO! As you get guidance, opportunity and insight, do what you know to do . Enjoy the process.

6) RECEIVE! This is part of the process. Receive what you wanted. It often turns out better then what you wanted. Give thanks, put some of what you received back into the flow and start again!

NOW let's play with these magical steps. Take a look at the playtime renewal below.

Summertime - Playtime with Renewal!Take a look at the areas listed below. See which statements are true for you and the statements you'd like to be true for you. Now use the magical steps you just learned in the information above and apply the steps to what you want. Please be sure you write me with your results!

1) BODY -

* My is beautiful and exactly how I want it.

* My skin is beautiful.

* My teeth look great.

* My posture is great.

* I look and feel at least 10 years younger than my age.

* I eat healthy food and exercise regularly.

2) MY SPIRIT

* I see beauty in everything.
* I am well connected to spirit, which is my energy source.
* I feel overwhelmingly grateful.
* I have strong intuition and follow my intuition.
* I have a sense of God's presence around and through me.

3) MY HEART
* Each of my friends love me and are unconditionally positive with me.
* I ask for what I want and need.
* My heart feels joyous, loving & at peace.
* I protect myself from energy vampires and nasty, negative people.
* I am lighthearted and enjoyable to be with.

4) MY SELF CARE
* I am on the top of my "to do" list.
* I keep a pace that is comfortable for me.
* I enjoy my own company.
* I eat well & exercise regularly.
* I've looked at other areas of self care and added those enriching things into my life.

5) MY HOME
* I love being in my home.
* My home nourishes me.
* I have beauty inside and outside my home.
* I feel good welcoming others into my home.
* I feel safe, secure and happy in my home.

6) MY FAMILY
* I enjoy my partner, we are happy, kind and supportive of one another.
* My children are well balanced, socially skilled, compassionate individuals who take responsibility for their actions at an age appropriate level.
* I love being with my family.
* I have worked through issues from my family of origin and forgiven the past.
* I live in the present moments with my family.

7) MY WORK
* I love my work.
* My work is fulfilling, creative and enjoyable.
* I am amazingly well trained, highly competent and productive in my work.
* I am well regarded in my field.
* I enjoy my workspace.

8) MY FINANCES
* I have $100,000 in savings or liquid investments.
* I have insurance to take care of my health, loved ones & the things I own.
* My net income is increasing annually.
* I am taking advantage of the 8th wonder of world...i.e. compounding interest on sound investments.
* I have a sound financial plan for retirement.

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Stop Crawling and Start Flying!

By Sharmaine Hobbs

To become a butterfly, you must first be willing to no longer be a caterpillar, crawling on the ground looking at life from the lowest point of view. The same principle applies to a time in our lives when we know there is something more and we know we are not being who we were born to be. You sense that underneath the surface, something is not the way it should be. You must be willing to go through the metamorphosis in your life to finally bring yourself out of the cocoon, so that you may spread your wings and soar. If you find yourself in caterpillar mode, give yourself permission to go to the next level. Head for the cocoon.

When you are in the cocoon, you are licking your wounds, healing up on the inside, reassessing life and withdrawing from the familiar. You become a fortifier of your own self and are no longer looking outward for your help, guidance and strength. You are going inward and feeding off of what has already been deep down on the inside of you all along. At first you may not feel like yourself; this is yourself, you are just shedding off what was not authentic to you. You are dropping baggage, forgiving yourself, forgiving others, stripping away your excuses, calibrating what you have learned so far, creating a map, seeing a higher vision, feeling the presence of God, on some days not feeling anything at all. On some days you may even feel on the brink, but this is all necessary to become the woman you know yourself to be. Slowly you feel an awakening on the inside of you. Although you are still a priority your new desire is to go out into the world and see what good you can do there. When the time is right, you will know it in your heart. You will have truly awakened. You will slowly come out of your cocoon and you will know you can fly!

You will have become as a butterfly, out of the cocoon for evermore. Your new colors will sparkle against the sun. You will view life from a much higher plane. Life will no longer be a struggle. You are now light and free. You see your own beauty inside and out. Ease is your new way of life. You have an eagle's eye viewpoint of life. You are creating and pollinating your closely held dreams and ideals and you are flying to places you merely thought about years ago. You have found the courage to "come forth" and to be the woman you always knew yourself to be. You are now genuine, original, authentic. You are priceless because there is only one of you in the whole world.

Once you have undergone this transformation you will wonder why you crawled around in life so long when it was just as easy to fly. All of your dreams will come true. You will put forth whatever effort and action that is necesary to achieve them. Once you spread your wings, nothing in life will be impossible for you to do.

Sharmaine Hobbs is a writer and speaker and Founder of The Metamorphosis Movement which is a transformational movement reaching 100,000 women in 2008 to inspire, uplift and empower them to become the woman they were born to be. She reaches women through her speaking engagements, inspirational writings, womens workshops, teleclasses, mentoring program and her website. "When Women Awaken, Mountains Move!" To have her speak at your event or to awaken and transform your life, visit online at http://www.whenwomenawaken.com and email her at sharmaine@comcast.net.

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Living Big in Love and Work - Do What Deliberate Creators Do

By Peri Coeurtney Enkin

The Law of Attraction is at work in my life. Today I have a clean desk. I desperately needed a professional organizer to help me out in my office. When I discovered that there was not one living in my town, or on my island I kept steady in my pursuit. I did not let the absence of what I was looking for stop me. Instead I wrote down this thought:

“The perfect solution to my office organization problem is showing up.”

I am happy to report- it did! Her name is Kim and she moved here two weeks ago. Secretly I think I might have imported her for the fulfillment of my need to have paper chaos turn into creative bundles that are easy to find and therefore usable.

I love writing my thoughts down and watching them come to life around me.

About six years ago I wrote a full descriptive paragraph in my journal about the home I am now living in. I wrote details of the rooms and the view – and although I did not know how I would find it, I knew, that I would. The moment I walked in the front door I knew this was the home I would live in. It happened exactly the way I had recorded it.

The details were important. They awakened a feeling of peace and beauty inside of me. The experience I wanted in my home was first alive inside before it showed up in my outer world. I know it takes a bit more time to take your visions to their fullest potential inside your own mind. Trust me, it is worth the extra effort.

There are three important Arenas of Personal Skill Building that help you to deliberately apply Three Universal Laws in your life.

THE LAW OF ATTRACTION~What You Focus Your Energy Upon Is Attracted To You.

THE LAW OF APPRECIATION~What You Appreciate and Are Grateful For Becomes More- Expands and Grows.

THE LAW OF CONNECTION~When You Connect with The Experience of Fulfillment of Your Hopes They Manifest
Bring these Universal Laws together when you cultivate THE MAGIC THREE:
Applied Spiritual Principles

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Relationship Communication Skills

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Solid Business Tools

The Magic Three expand your perspective and energize every aspect of your life. They help you to live at a much higher level than ever before. You join the ranks of others who are practicing Deliberate Creation on the planet today. Take time to develop these skills and you will Live Big in Love and in Work.

Resource: Peri is an Adult Educator, Mentor and Founder of The Turnaround – A Curriculum for a Fulfilled Lifestyle. On her website you will find her 30 Day Set Your Compass Process ~ a free report for you. You can also listen to a free pre-recorded Tele-Class right now. The Turnaround Now! Six Essential Steps to move from Victim to Self-Empowerment at: http://www.theturnaroundnow.com

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