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		<title>The Best Way To Add Plenty Of Entertainment To Your Next Backyard Celebration</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the event that you love staging a celebration within your backyard then putting in some speakers in order to play songs is generally important. More often than not, loudspeakers are only installed for the short term for example throughout a celebration. Once the celebration is over, the speakers are taken back indoors to avoid [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the event that you love staging a celebration within your backyard then putting in some speakers in order to play songs is generally important. More often than not, loudspeakers are only installed for the short term for example throughout a celebration. Once the celebration is over, the speakers are taken back indoors to avoid dealing with weather conditions such as bad weather. Cordless speakers can be a excellent option in case you are using speakers outside of the residence only every once in a while. Refer to the following number of sections to uncover easy methods to correctly install a cordless loudspeaker outside of the house.</p>
<p>Generally, cordless loudspeakers are an excellent solution for outdoor use. If you want to use <a href="http://maash.net">rock wireless speakers</a> outside the house for good then you will need to take special care while selecting a loudspeaker. Additionally, choosing a suitable place for adding the speaker is certainly important. The speaker could confront many elements like moisture, rainfall, blowing wind as well as direct sunlight. Most of those factors could possibly lead to damage to your loudspeaker except if your loudspeaker was designed to withstand these factors. Moisture can do some major damage to cordless loudspeakers. That is because when water creeps inside the loudspeaker, it could make contact with the sensitive electric components and consequently damage the loudspeaker permanently.</p>
<p>Be sure that your loudspeaker is able to withstand the occasional rain shower when you acquire a model to get set up outside the house. When deciding to buy a speaker, be sure that you examine it properly. There should be some substance inserted into the spaces of the speaker enclosure to prevent all rain from getting inside your loudspeaker.</p>
<p>Simply because of the level of safeguards that the loudspeaker demands to be reliable, great outdoor speakers can get rather expensive. Thus, you may not be able to afford a speaker which can be installed out in the open permanently. Rather, you can make use of a regular wireless speaker outside the house for the short term. As a result, you will have to take those speakers back inside after the event. Being wireless is significant since it does away with being forced to run long speaker cords each time that you put in the loudspeakers in the open air. You should be aware though that wireless models of speakers demand electric power. Electric power is required to be able to allow the internal amplifier as well as wireless component to function. In case you do not have a mains electrical power outlet outside the house, then your only choice is to utilize a cordless loudspeaker that works with batteries.</p>
<p>If using electric batteries, remember that the current of these kinds of batteries is very limited. Thus, the electrical power of the speaker may be affected. Battery-operated wireless speakers generally don&#8217;t have much more than 10 Watts of speaker wattage. In addition, the longer you operate the loudspeakers, the lower the battery current will become. Consequently you will observe that the greatest volume of your loudspeakers will decline as time passes. For comparatively brief events, battery-powered cordless speakers are quite suitable.</p>
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		<title>Information On How Makers Of Wireless Outdoor Loudspeakers Protect Their Items From Moisture</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 09:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter season is pretty much finished. That means the fact that soon enough you can spend a bit of time outside of your property. If you like songs then adding some speakers outdoors will be a great option. You might not need speakers to be installed outside the residence permanently. You may set up your [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Winter season is pretty much finished. That means the fact that soon enough you can spend a bit of time outside of your property. If you like songs then adding some speakers outdoors will be a great option. You might not need speakers to be installed outside the residence permanently. You may set up your loudspeakers out in the open for the short term particularly if you just need to have the loudspeakers during particular activities such as a celebration. Once your event is done, you will carry the loudspeakers back inside the house. Yet, any time you install loudspeakers just for the short term then you may experience a serious problem. You will need to run loudspeaker wire to the speakers every single time you set them up. As a result, cordless speakers are the ideal option for non permanent installations mainly because they do away with the speaker cord. Please read on the subsequent handful of sections in order to find out tips on how to correctly set up a wireless speaker outside of your home.</p>
<p>To help streamline the setup, choosing <a href="http://maash.net">outdoor speakers</a> is actually an excellent solution for out of doors. Not needing to run loudspeaker cable will make installing those loudspeakers quite simple. Yet, always remember these problems. Outdoor applications create special challenges for virtually any style of speaker. Consequently you will need to pay special attention to specific details whenever picking a loudspeaker. In addition, deciding upon the perfect spot for the speaker is definitely crucial. Water, severe temperatures along with sunshine happen to be a few of the difficulties which speakers deal with when being set up out in the open. Moisture can do some severe harm to cordless loudspeakers. That is because once water gets inside the loudspeaker, it could possibly make contact with the fragile electric parts and thus damage the speaker permanently.</p>
<p>For the loudspeaker to endure water, it needs to be designed with great attention. Several suppliers are equipping their loudspeakers with special protective covering that is able to hold up against rainwater. All control elements such as volume level controls are covered with this covering. That prevents any water from getting to the inside of the speaker. Also, a lot of loudspeaker producers might add some protective substance in spots in which water could easily creep inside your loudspeakers for instance the gap in between various parts of the loudspeaker housing. By doing a visual inspection, you can quickly figure out whether or not the loudspeaker has got any of these protections.</p>
<p>If you are not able to afford to invest in a loudspeaker that offers adequate protection against bad weather and severe climate, you can instead acquire a normal cordless loudspeaker and utilize it out of doors only for the short term.. Therefore, you will have to carry those loudspeakers back inside after your event. Being wireless is important because it does away with being forced to run lengthy speaker cables every time that you set up the speakers out of doors. Wireless loudspeakers are commonly powered via a power source which needs to be attached to a mains outlet. In the event that you do not have power outside of your dwelling, you may as an alternative select a speaker which instead works with regular batteries.</p>
<p>If making use of batteries, remember that the voltage of these kinds of batteries is quite restricted. Due to this fact, the electrical power of your loudspeaker may possibly be affected. Battery-powered cordless loudspeakers generally will not have much more than 20 Watts of speaker electrical power. Also, the longer you use your speakers, the lower the battery current is going to get. Because of this you may notice that the greatest volume level of your loudspeakers is going to decrease after a while. For comparatively short gatherings, battery-powered wireless loudspeakers are pretty suitable.</p>
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		<title>Enjoy a Worry-free Me!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Baney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, friends! You can’t pick up a newspaper, turn on a television newscast, or scroll through your computer’s home page without unleashing a deluge of negativity.  Yes, I’m speaking of the daily dose of bad news that seems to be readily available and pouring from every media faucet on the planet.  There is no wonder [...]]]></description>
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<p>You can’t pick up a newspaper, turn on a television newscast, or scroll through your computer’s home page without unleashing a deluge of negativity.  Yes, I’m speaking of the daily dose of bad news that seems to be readily available and pouring from every media faucet on the planet.  There is no wonder that most people I know are up to their armpits in worry.  Do you blame them?  Is there truly a way to be “worry-free?”</p>
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<p><strong>What, me worry?</strong></p>
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<p>Worry, by most accounts is considered an emotion.  Dr. Wayne Dyer will tell you it is a “useless emotion,” as he refers to both worry and guilt.  Labeling either as “useless” may be inappropriate, as emotions are valuable to the human existence.  Emotions are to the brain as condiments are to a hamburger.  They add flavor and spices to an otherwise mundane and ordinary life’s journey.  Is there a potential danger from worry?  Possibly, however, worry usually takes the form of a “gentle nudge” from your brain.  If one were to experience something more substantial and possibly overpowering, what you have may be chronic and might lead to fear instead of worry.  This would require intervention by a professional counselor for assistance.</p>
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<p><strong>Cheer up!</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Happy-Face.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-422" title="Happy Face" src="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Happy-Face.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="199" /></a></p>
<p>Many people automatically begin to worry when they hear bad news, as if they possess some type of a “Pavlov’s dog of precognition.”  Unfortunately, good news doesn’t attract viewers or we would hear more stories about the people that <strong>did not</strong> perish in wars or accidents.  What do people worry about the most?  Studies show that weight and appearance “weighs” in at the top of the list.  What can a person do to cope with worry?  Try any of these five tips:</p>
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<li><em>Prepare – Being well prepared for an exam or presentation removes worry from your mind.</em><em> </em></li>
<li><em>Keep busy – When you are idle, you have too much time to think about what makes you nervous.</em><em> </em></li>
<li><em>Self-help – Ask yourself “what is the worst that can happen?”  Convince yourself that you can manage what is happening.</em><em> </em></li>
<li><em>Relax – Stay calm.  Consider the use of soft, soothing music, yoga and peaceful surroundings.</em><em> </em></li>
<li><em>Stay healthy – Get plenty of rest, watch your diet and exercise regularly.</em></li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>My favorite quote on worry comes from Mark Twain, <em>“I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.”  </em>Do yourself a large favor and “control what you can control.”  You will find that most worries are truly outside your command.</p>
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<p>With that, friends, I’ll leave you with this;</p>
<p><strong>You’ve got to SEE positive to BE positive!</strong></p>
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		<title>What Are You Searching For?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 22:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Baney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, friends! I can openly admit that I am a Google junkie.  I doubt there are many days that I don’t reference this amazing Internet behemoth at least once.  If I&#8217;m not searching for item specific information, I&#8217;m attempting to validate the spelling of a word or garner a definition or synonym.  Obviously, I&#8217;m not [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Searching.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-401" title="Searching" src="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Searching-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Hello, friends!</p>
<p>I can openly admit that I am a Google junkie.  I doubt there are many days that I don’t reference this amazing Internet behemoth at least once.  If I&#8217;m not searching for item specific information, I&#8217;m attempting to validate the spelling of a word or garner a definition or synonym.  Obviously, I&#8217;m not alone in this exercise.  At last count, Google processes several hundred million queries daily through its various services.  That&#8217;s fine for reference information, but what if you are one of the millions of people searching for direction or meaning in your life?  Is your answer only a click away?</p>
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<p><strong>Identify the Root Cause</strong></p>
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<p>Most of us cruise the world at warp speed attempting to build a life for ourselves and our families.  Since we are creatures of habit, we tend to follow established positive patterns that we see and find comfortable.  Conversely, we want to distance ourselves from negative patterns that appear uncomfortable and potentially destructive.  Why then, do we sometimes fall into a repetitive trap that seems like a version of &#8220;Groundhog Day?&#8221;</p>
<p>We are all searching.  We search for something lost.  It can relate to home, work, school, relationships, or any combination of these.  What we know for sure is that we are not feeling right and that something is missing.  Why?  Our brains create electrical impulses when we like something and when something feels good.  These impulses create emotional responses and make us want to replicate the feeling.  When that feeling fades or is lost, we crave to get it back.</p>
<p>Sometimes the reason a feeling changes isn&#8217;t immediately obvious or may have multiple layers that needs to be researched.  Usually, the reason will have a root cause that needs to be uncovered before a solution can be found.</p>
<p><strong>Narrow the Search</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Search.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-407" title="Search" src="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Search.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="104" /></a></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s imagine that you&#8217;ve discovered your job isn&#8217;t as interesting and fulfilling as it once was.  Maybe your boss and co-workers seem distant and you are now less engaged.  A quick conclusion might be that you&#8217;ve outgrown the company and need to move on.  Another answer could be for you to determine what has changed between you and the company since you started.  Upon reconciliation, you may find something has certainly changed, however, it may surprise you to find out much of the reason has more to do with you than with the company.</p>
<p>When you started, everything was new&#8230;exciting&#8230;challenging.  The boss loved your ideas and your co-workers welcomed your suggestions.  You were engaged.  It felt good.  Now it&#8217;s different.  The boss isn&#8217;t as enamored with your ideas and your coworkers seem a little threatened by your suggestions.  You&#8217;ve slowed down a bit in the meetings.  What happened?  Life happened.  Routines set in, excitement is less common and the bar continues to be raised.  This may be where you decide the company has changed.</p>
<p>What we forget is that we possess a lot of control over what happens in our lives.  Relationships of any kind take constant work and should never be taken for granted.  In a working environment, one should invest in themselves and never fail to improve their net worth.  Companies change and people change, but that doesn&#8217;t mean a person can&#8217;t keep up.  Improve your position by staying abreast of the latest trends, technological advances and movement by your competition.  Propose suggestions before your boss does.  Look for improvements in people, product or infrastructure.  Become an advocate of your industry.  Make a difference.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>We began to be driven by feelings at an early age.  The sound of the ice cream truck coming up the road would create excitement in our minds and we knew what would follow.  The thrill of having that frozen bomb pop in our hands as the sun beat down on us was pure joy!  Now, that is a feeling that never changes.  Tracking down the ice cream truck is certainly a worthwhile search!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With that, friends, I’ll leave you with this;</p>
<p><strong>You’ve got to SEE positive to BE positive!</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Master the Monkey</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Baney</dc:creator>
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<p>Hello, friends!</p>
<p>It’s happened to me.  It’s happened to you.  Chances are that it’s happened to most people you know.  There were times when you may have been the cause of it happening.  Every hour of every day, someone will slap a saddle on a monkey and ride it onto someone else’s back.  Figuratively speaking, of course!  These “monkeys” will quickly shift positions, as though by magic, from the mind and soul of one human being to another.  How does that happen and what can be done about it?</p>
<p><span id="more-384"></span><strong>Control What You Can Control</strong></p>
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<p>The phrase “monkey on one’s back” dates back to ancient Egypt, where monkeys and apes were revered.  Apparently, it was considered a good thing to carry a primate around a person’s neck in the land of the pyramids.  In the modern day world, the “monkey” stands for any undue personal stress that manifests and the personal battle that follows.  These “monkeys” take the shape of worries, regrets, anger, tasks, problems or any general nuisance that cannot be processed, controlled, solved or otherwise “fed.”  Have you heard the phrase, “thinking too much?”  We humans process more than 50,000 thoughts daily, making our minds a breeding ground for these imaginary animals.  Even the most positive people will eventually think about negative things.  We may imagine things we wouldn’t want to happen or think about how we would deal with something if it <strong>were</strong> to happen.  Oddly, we start to set self-imposed limitations when we think this way.  We then fail to think clearly and positively, which causes a lack of confidence.  This eventually keeps us from experiencing the inner peace we so richly deserve.</p>
<p><strong>Take a Breath!</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Take-a-breath.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-388" title="Deep Breath!" src="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Take-a-breath-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="174" /></a></p>
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<p>The short answer to keeping “monkeys” at bay is proper management of one’s life.  Chances are rather slim in never experiencing a “monkey” within a lifetime.  The better plan would be to minimize “visitations” and learn to be a better “animal handler.”  Here are some thoughts:</p>
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<ul>
<li> <strong>Develop a personal and/or family plan and schedule and follow it</strong>.  This doesn’t mean to not be flexible, but rather to develop a starting point.  Remember, anything short of a plan is just a wish!</li>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Don’t overschedule</strong>.  If your life is booked from sunrise to sunset, you have zero flex time and are well on the road to heavy stress.  Allow time to decompress or to do something spontaneous now and then.</li>
<li><strong>Try not to be so willing to solve the world’s problems single-handedly</strong>.  It’s admirable to be helpful, however, be cognizant of your own schedule.  Over-burdening yourself to give another person relief may not be the best answer for either person.</li>
<li><strong>Consider yoga, meditation and/or exercise to refresh and invigorate one’s self</strong>.  Spend quality time with friends to share good conversation.  Social time stimulates the mind and helps to reduce negative influences.</li>
<li><strong>Limit your email</strong>.  Email is constantly the worst catalyst of “monkey generation.”  Consider that communication through email is impersonal and unemotional.  Parties cannot be seen and messages can be misunderstood.  Emails should be read before sending and thought given to the interpretation of the recipient.  Never email while emotional, as some messages cannot be retrieved after striking the “send” button.  Finally, try not to stay “tuned-in” 24/7 and decide on a time cutoff for sending emails.  Some organizations stop electronic communication at 5 p.m. daily with a weekend moratorium.</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The real message here involves physics.  Sir Isaac Newton said, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.”  In the metaphysical, the realities that can be created in our minds are affected by our emotional reactions to situations.  Uncomfortable or even negative energy does not have to be perpetuated.  In other words, all of life’s actions will call upon some type of reaction.  What you choose to do at that point is totally up to you.</p>
<p>Control what you can control.</p>
<p>With that, friends, I’ll leave you with this;</p>
<p><strong>You’ve got to SEE positive to BE positive!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Baney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, friends! Using the word, “champion,” might bring to mind a sports figure running for the winning touchdown, slugging the extra inning home run or firing in the 30 foot jumper at the buzzer.  Some people might picture an individual or team hoisting a trophy, presenting a sign of victory or sharing a significant symbol [...]]]></description>
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<p>Using the word, “champion,” might bring to mind a sports figure running for the winning touchdown, slugging the extra inning home run or firing in the 30 foot jumper at the buzzer.  Some people might picture an individual or team hoisting a trophy, presenting a sign of victory or sharing a significant symbol of the sport to signify triumph on their chosen “field of battle.”</p>
<p>However a person designates their picture of success, the common thread always seems to be the level of play of those participating.  In other words, the champion usually stands as the best in their field, or at least on a given day!  This comparison may transcend to any other field of study, hobby, body of knowledge or personal or group undertaking that may strike the fancy of people anywhere in the world.</p>
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<p><strong>Standing Tall</strong></p>
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<p>Although formidable for those inclined, skilled and trained in a given category to be the best in their arena, it could prove daunting for others who are inhibited or lack self-confidence.  These circumstances start to show in early childhood when a lack of encouragement or a poor support system may keep a child from becoming resilient when faced with challenges or defeat.  Without adult interaction, coaching and mentoring, our young people may falter and stop attempting something they enjoy because of the disappointment and shame.</p>
<p>After entering adulthood, many people follow this pattern and limit themselves from adopting new knowledge, skills and abilities.  Early on, we are well-equipped with attributes handed down from our parents and ancestors.  In order to fully develop, we need love, discipline, consistency and support.  We need to know that it’s ok to take chances and make mistakes.  We should be encouraged to try new things, work diligently to improve ourselves and not to be complacent with our lives.</p>
<p><strong>Never Stop Believing</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Never-stop-believing.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-376" title="Never stop believing" src="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Never-stop-believing.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="240" /></a></p>
<p>Most of us have heard that “everyone is good at something.”  We usually fall into some category where we excel; work, sporting event, musical talent, foreign language and so on.  Possibly, we have a desire to improve ourselves, learn something new or revisit an activity once enjoyed but forego the challenge due to personal roadblocks.  These roadblocks take the form of fear, ambivalence, lack of confidence or other such bumps in the road.  Feeling that most people have an internal desire to realize personal success, one might surmise some type of self-sabotage is happening.</p>
<p>Enter the “Internal PC” (Personal Champion).  The “Internal PC” is the deep-seated desire within all of us to emerge victorious within our particular area of interest.  This is more about personal change and accomplishment then being the best at something, although it has everything to do with being the best we can personally be.  Sometimes that means nothing more than simply being involved.  It might mean doing something to prove to yourself that you can do it, maybe to conquer a stigma or fear.  Whatever the reason, you do it with focus, enthusiasm and abandon.  Discovering your “Internal PC” may mean uncovering a desire for multiple subjects or areas of interest, but your goal is always to highlight a personal victory, regardless of the shape it takes.</p>
<p>Discovering your “Internal PC” will raise confidence, reduce fear and increase your sense of worth.  This discovery becomes a personal championship that will continue to eliminate roadblocks in your life and open doors to future success.  Once you truly discover your “Internal PC,” you will build and maintain confidence to assert yourself in any endeavor you choose.  Having the self-assurance to uncover the possibilities in your life will lead you to your true passion, the fire that will burn the brightest.  Discover <span style="text-decoration: underline;">your</span> “Internal PC” and you will then “Find Your Fire!”</p>
<p>With that, friends, I’ll leave you with this;</p>
<p><strong>You’ve got to SEE positive to BE positive!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Baney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, friends! Happy New Year!  While having a discussion with friends recently, the subject of personal change surfaced.  As we bantered back and forth, it became obvious that fear of the unknown still remains as a roadblock to improvement.  Here we are at the beginning of a New Year, a point in time synonymous for [...]]]></description>
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<p>Hello, friends!</p>
<p>Happy New Year!  While having a discussion with friends recently, the subject of personal change surfaced.  As we bantered back and forth, it became obvious that fear of the unknown still remains as a roadblock to improvement.  Here we are at the beginning of a New Year, a point in time synonymous for altering behavior and we are still rationalizing the need to stay the same.  We spend so much time talking about consistency and becoming confident in our own skin, do we spend too much time talking about being different or turning into someone or something else?   Let’s peruse the power of change.</p>
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<p><strong>Be a Quick-Change Artist</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Quick-Change.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-359" title="Quick Change" src="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Quick-Change-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a></p>
<p>Depending on the statistics that we subscribe, our country is about four years into the <a title="Latest Recession" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/12/01/us-usa-economy-recession-idUSTRE4B05YX20081201" target="_blank">latest recession</a>.  As most life lessons tend to be, it has indeed been a learning experience.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics report millions of jobs lost with no immediate signs of improvement.  Presently, there are two different perspectives of the jobs situation across America.  Some economists feel the current 8.6% unemployment rate is <a title="Unemployment Debate" href="http://ftalphaville.ft.com/blog/2010/08/25/326271/the-debate-over-us-unemployment/" target="_blank">merely cyclical</a> and will work itself out when demand increases.  Conversely, the opposite camp views the challenge as structural, meaning the issue lies in the designated “skills gap.”  If the “skills gap” is as much of an issue as reported, we are sitting on thousands of unfilled jobs because of unqualified workers.  How did that happen and what is the solution?</p>
<p><strong>Emerge From the Cocoon</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/From-the-cocoon.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-362" title="From the cocoon" src="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/From-the-cocoon.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="180" /></a></p>
<p>It becomes easy to see why we may have a “skills gap” when you look at just a few occupations that are <a title="Careers No Longer In Demand" href="http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2011/04/10-careers-which-are-no-longer-in-high-demand.html" target="_blank">no longer in demand today</a>.  Once a skill-set becomes unnecessary due to technological advances, system improvements or increased efficiencies, we see an evolution or elimination of tasks and careers over time that might not have been initially obvious.  What is needed to fill this “skills gap?”  Higher-level skills, such as science, engineering, math and technology are among jobs that are referred to as “middle skilled” occupations requiring credentials between a High School Diploma and a four-year college degree.   The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that between 40 and 45 percent of all job openings through 2016 will be in these “middle-skilled” occupations.</p>
<p>Fortunately, many cities and states are addressing these needs through training programs and continuing education.  With the tools in place, all we need is the desire to change.  Having that desire is half the battle.  The status quo may no longer be the best road to take.  Consider extending your reach.  Become a chameleon.</p>
<p>With that, friends, I’ll leave you with this;</p>
<p><strong>You&#8217;ve got to SEE positive to BE positive!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:23:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Baney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, friends! As 2011 winds to an end, we can now reflect on the state of our affairs from the past twelve months.  Last December or January, we happily set those resolutions to make substantial change in our lives.  Remember?  As we feared the oncoming bills that matched our significant holiday gift giving or getting [...]]]></description>
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<p>As 2011 winds to an end, we can now reflect on the state of our affairs from the past twelve months.  Last December or January, we happily set those resolutions to make substantial change in our lives.  Remember?  As we feared the oncoming bills that matched our significant holiday gift giving or getting on the scale after that “one last indulgence” from Thanksgiving or Christmas, we decided to ban spending or food forever from our vocabulary….<span style="text-decoration: underline;">and we really meant it this time</span>!  As we reflect, how did we do?  Let’s take a closer look.</p>
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<p><strong>He Who Hesitates is Lost</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Never-Quit.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-297" title="Never Quit" src="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Never-Quit.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="160" /></a>From my blog post last January, we noted statistics that showed 40-45% of all American adults will set resolutions annually.  By the six month mark, over half will fail.  That being said, we are still ten times more likely to be successful than those who never try.</p>
<p>So why do people struggle so much enacting positive change?  An interesting fact is that our brains are wired to kill impulses to take action within five seconds of the initial thought.  It’s a mechanism to keep us safe; however, it can also keep us from moving forward.  This is one example that we are our own biggest roadblock to realizing success.</p>
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<p><strong>Finish Strong!</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Finish-Strong.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-301" title="Finish Strong" src="http://baneyenterprises.com/secondhalf/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Finish-Strong.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="240" /></a>The secret to getting beyond this hurdle is relatively simple.  There are three words in total.  <strong>Faith…Focus…Fire!</strong>  Break it down as follows:</p>
<p><strong>Faith:</strong>  We must believe in our ability to change.  We are a resilient people.  There is little we can’t do.  However, we need a support system.  We should never surround ourselves with negative people.  Faith escalates when others believe in us.</p>
<p><strong>Focus:</strong>  Have a target.  Narrow the goal, but have one.  Set a time frame.  We shouldn’t beat ourselves up if/when we fall from the horse, rather, just get back on.  Never give up!</p>
<p><strong>Fire:</strong>  We have to have a burn (passion) for everything we do.  Every person on the planet has the same ability for change and it may take us less time or more time than others.  Visualization is our friend.  We would picture ourselves making our goals in our minds.  Break the goal down into smaller pieces and celebrate every win.</p>
<p>Making change is a daunting process.  It’s always easier to <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span></strong> change and stay with the status quo.   That, however, will never improve our lives and enrich our minds.  I would suggest that we start out by setting and keeping a resolution this year.  Instead of attempting to keep a resolution for the entire year, make an abbreviated goal of obtaining and maintaining a change for either 30, 60 or 90 days.  First, we develop a habit at 21 days. Next, we learn to develop a rhythm and can still see the benefit of this change.  Finally, every change comes with a risk of failure.  We will find that losing the war of change with a shortened goal will allow us to pick ourselves up faster and minimize the chance of surrendering to this roadblock.  Just remember, never, never, never quit!</p>
<p>With that, friends, I’ll leave you with this;</p>
<p><strong>You’ve got to SEE positive to BE positive!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Baney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, friends! As we enter 2011, many people use the first day of the year as a springboard for change.  Resolutions are made to begin or end something in our lives, as though performing this feat at the turn of the New Year will guarantee a successful outcome.  One might surmise that getting your “personal [...]]]></description>
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<p>Hello, friends!</p>
<p>As we enter 2011, many people use the first day of the year as a springboard for change.  Resolutions are made to begin or end something in our lives, as though performing this feat at the turn of the New Year will guarantee a successful outcome.  One might surmise that getting your “personal house” in order would certainly lead to elusive happiness, right?  Is this change really necessary or is the answer we are seeking resting right under our noses?</p>
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<p><strong>Searching for the Obvious</strong></p>
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<p>Seneca, a Roman philosopher and advisor to Emperor Nero, believed that a person could live a happy life without fulfilling any of his desires, as long as he was a virtuous person.  Since happiness is a moving target, it means different things to different people.  Ask a person to define “happiness.”  The answers will range from material items, such as a new house, powerful career or massive wealth to personal changes, such as weight loss, smoking cessation or earning or saving more money.  It is interesting to note that the latter usually falls into typical resolutions made for the New Year.  Take a look at these unusual resolutions made for <a title="Unusual 2011 Resolutions" href="http://culturemob.com/blog/some-unusual-new-year%E2%80%99s-resolutions-for-2011" target="_blank">2011 here</a>.    Why do so many people set resolutions?  It is thought that the New Year signals an awakening or rebirth that some may equate to a “starting point” for whatever opportunity that exists within their life.  The first month of the calendar year has long been symbolic for new beginnings, a logical and comfortable place for most people to begin their transformation. If making a resolution will give a person a higher degree of success, why wouldn’t more people do it?</p>
<p><strong>Selfless Self-Discovery?</strong></p>
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<p>Seneca was also quoted to say, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning&#8217;s end.”   In 1998, &#8220;<strong><a title="Closing Time Lyrics" href="http://www.lyrics007.com/Semisonic%20Lyrics/Closing%20Time%20Lyrics.html" target="_blank">Closing Time</a></strong>,” a song by <a title="Semisonic" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semisonic">Semisonic</a> used this very quote to describe regeneration or renewal.  We decide that the New Year will be our “cure-all” and begin to set our resolutions.  It’s all good, right?   Statistics show that 40-45% of all American adults set resolutions each year.  Usually, by the six month mark, more than half are destined to fail.  Oddly, those who make resolutions are still 10 times more likely to enact positive change than those who do not.  Some may say that success may be realized at any point during the year as long as these cautions are observed:</p>
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<li><em>Clearly define your goal.</em></li>
<li><em>Assign a logical timeframe.</em></li>
<li><em>Make it measurable and celebrate steps along the way.</em></li>
<li><em>Write it down and look at it often.</em></li>
<li><em>Make modifications to your timeframe if necessary.</em></li>
<li><em>Burn it into your brain and see it as it’s already done.</em></li>
<li><em>Enlist the support of others.</em></li>
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<p>C. H. Parkhurst said, “Purpose is what gives life meaning.”  I believe that “Hope gives life purpose!”  While growing up, I remember using these items above to set and achieve <span style="text-decoration: underline;">my</span> goals.  I still use them today.  Although not listed, hope is a necessary catalyst in achieving any goal or “resolution.”  The desire and fire associated with hope can make the difference in winning and losing.  You can be diligent and put a great plan together, only to have it fail in the end.   Thus, the first five items on the list may not be as important as the last two.</p>
<p>The great thing about hope is that we usually get many chances to achieve our goals and realize our dreams.  The carousel always seems to come around again.  Will you be ready when it does?</p>
<p>With that, friends, I’ll leave you with this;</p>
<p><strong>You’ve got to SEE positive to BE positive!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Baney</dc:creator>
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<p>Hello, friends!</p>
<p>Beginning with childhood and throughout our lives, we are continually evaluated on our knowledge, skills and abilities.  This occurs in school, at work, during a leisure activity or an independent pursuit that we are attempting to master.  We can probably remember ourselves or our children involved in a sporting program.  If it were baseball, do you recall the practices, drills and repetition?  Think about the number of times you took batting practice, all the while being astounded that something the size of a baseball bat could actually miss a baseball all those times.  Quick quiz:  Which batter holds the <a title="Major League Strikeout Records" href="http://www.baseball-almanac.com/hitting/histrk1.shtml" target="_blank">major league record for strikeouts</a>?  Isn’t it interesting to consider that a first ballot Hall of Famer like Reggie Jackson would have had so many successes (home runs) in conjunction with so many failures (strikeouts)?<strong> </strong></p>
<p>As it tends to be with most people, you probably found that your performance improved over time.  Those running drills served you well, since most of the throws to first base seemed to land behind you instead of in front of you.  Though you may not have realized it at the time, you had gotten faster…stronger…more coordinated!  </p>
<p>As an adult, such changes are not so fluid or automatic.  Improvement may not come so easily.  Let’s examine those changes further.</p>
<p><span id="more-231"></span><strong>Time to Take Stock</strong></p>
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<p>We’ve previously discussed “self-imposed limitations” and how early in life one can encounter “cantmakeithappenitis,” where a person decides clearly and concisely what they can’t or won’t be able to do for the remainder of their days on this planet.  Are you a person willing to “close the book forever” after the failure of a project on which you have been working?  If you cannot overcome a challenge after barely giving it “the old college try,” do you walk away to never think of it again?  Assuming one possesses the minimal physical requirements, everything else points to that mass of energy that rests within a person’s head.  Determining an inability to succeed at something, perhaps before it is even attempted, is a mental roadblock that will have to be removed.  Where did this roadblock come from?  Negative thoughts may manifest in one’s subconscious as a result of those around us or through experiences that fill our lives.  How do we <a title="Becoming More Positive" href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/9-ways-to-be-more-positive.html" target="_blank">become more positive</a>?</p>
<p><strong>Turning the Corner</strong></p>
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<p>In order to fuel our power, we must have a better understanding of what is holding us back.  We must determine the root cause for the negative vision.  Is it the people we surround ourselves with who constantly see our success as unlikely?  When you make suggestions or recommendations, are they quickly dismissed?  Besides having the effect of reducing our motivation, a negative view presented from a friend or peer can cause us to doubt our personal value.  We need to eliminate this negative “baggage” and find a few cheerleaders to support and encourage us.  </p>
<p>Decide what exactly you want to achieve and design a plan to make it happen.  Write it down.  It becomes easier for us to visualize and implement our plan when we see it daily.  Include all resources that will help you achieve your goals.  Understand your true limits, but work to overcome these limits or work within them.  Under no circumstances, should you allow your limits to determine your success or failure. </p>
<p>Perform a personal image makeover.  Your view must be one of confidence and of a winner.  Look in the mirror.  Tell the image staring back that you are an achiever and your goals will be met.  Open up your mind to the possibilities of complete success and empower yourself to that end.  Be passionate, be courageous and be positive! </p>
<p>Although this sounds pretty simple, it takes time and effort.  You have to virtually re-program the way your brain operates and free your mind.  In a comparison between right and left brain thinking, the left side powers your logic, while the right side powers your creativity.  The ability to envision disparate perspectives falls on the right side, so try to stimulate that aspect of your brain.  You can do this with these <a title="Improve Right-Side Brain" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5394867_improve-right-side-brain.html" target="_blank">helpful hints</a>. </p>
<p>Growing up, I was told many times that I could be anything I wanted to be.  As children, we believe it.  When we grow older, we become less sure.  Consider how strongly you felt about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.  </p>
<p>The good news is that through the power of visualization, positive thinking and the <a title="Power of Law of Attraction" href="http://www.powerlawofattraction.com/" target="_blank">law of attraction</a>, you <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">can</span></strong> be anything you want to be.  The better news is that you won’t need Santa Claus <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">or</span></strong> the Easter Bunny to make your dreams come true! </p>
<p>With that, friends, I’ll leave you with this – </p>
<p><strong>You’ve got to SEE positive to BE positive!</strong></p>
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