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NFL Scores – Playoff fates being decided

by on January 14, 2012

The Weekends NFL Scores 2011 kicked off on Thursday where the Eagles headed west to face the Seattle Seahawks in a must win game if they had any chance of getting into the NFL Playoffs.

The dream of getting to the playoffs hit a roadblock in the form of the Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch who terrorised the Eagles defence with a 148 yard and 2 touchdown performance on their way to a 31-14 victory.

The loss for the Eagles effectively stopped any hopes of the Eagles getting into the Playoffs and could end Andy Reid’s tenure as head coach after the money spent during the off season.

Moving onto Sundays NFL Scores and the biggest game of the weekend when the undefeated Green Bay Packers travelled to new York to face the Giants and the match was decided on the final play of the game.

The Giants had tied the game with under a minute to go when Eli Manning hit Nicks for a touchdown and D.J Ware scored the 2 point conversion. however Aaron Rodgers manufactured a drive to get his team in field goal range and Mason Crosby hit a 31 yarded to win the game 38-35 as time expired.

With the win the Packers moved to 12-0 whilst the Giants moved to 6-6 after their 4th loss in a row but are only 1 game back from Dallas in the NFC East who lost 19-13 away at the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL Scores – Tebow performs miracles again

In other latest NFL scores Tim Tebow did it again for the Denver Broncos as they won a close one in Minnesota with a last second field goal to win 35-32. The new England Patriots continued their charge to the playoffs with a 31-24 win over the hapless Colts.

In more NFL scores the Chicago Bears lost their star running back Matt Forte in a 10-3 loss at home to the Kansas City Chiefs & Miami defeated a slumping Oakland Raiders team 34-14.

In other NFL Scores Tennessee defeated the faltering Bills, Pittsburgh romped to a victory over Cincinnati & Cam Newton led his Panthers past Tampa Bay.

Well that wraps up our look at the NFL Scores week 13 be sure to check back next weekend for Live NFL scores from week 14.

NFL Scores – Playoff fates being decided

Shaquille O’Neal vs The Big Show at WWE Wrestlemania 28 Being Discussed

by on December 22, 2011

Shaquille O’Neal revealed on the Abe Kanan show yesterday that he is in talks with the WWE for a big marquee match at Wrestlemania 28 against The Big show.

The biggest event on the wrestling calendar will take place April 1st, 2012 at the Sun Field Stadium in Miami, Florida and it is believed that Vince McMahon has been looking for a big celebrity to compete in a match that will fill out the card.

Of course a potential Shaquille O’Neal vs The Big show match at Wrestlemania brings memories of the match Floyd Mayweather Jr and The Big show had almost four years ago at Wrestlemania 24 that drew huge business after large media attention. despite not being the main event of the show, in that particular year no match was more hyped or sold more buys. O’Neal vs The Big show, while it won’t do as much business because O’Neal isn’t as big a draw as Mayweather, especially as he doesn’t come from boxing into wrestling, could have huge potential.

Wrestlemania 28 is to be headlined by The Rock vs. John Cena in an Icon vs Icon match. Heavily expected as the second main event is The Undertaker vs. Triple H in a rematch from last year. Depending on whether talks with Chris Jericho and WWE have gone well, he is likely to challenge for the WWE Title against CM Punk in the third main event. once you have slotted in the O’Neal vs The Big show match and possible matches for Kane, Rey Mysterio and Mick Foley that have all been talked about and very quickly you have a Wrestlemania card whose main event talent (with the exception of John Cena and CM Punk) haven’t worked full yearly schedules.

‘Bachelorette’ Ali Fedotowsky and fiance Roberto Martinez call off engagement

by on November 22, 2011

LOS ANGELES — “Bachelorette” Ali Fedotowsky and fiancé Roberto Martinez have called off their engagement after more than a year together, her rep said Monday.

“Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez have ended their relationship. as they go through this difficult time, we ask that you respect the couple’s privacy,” a statement read.

Taking to Twitter over the weekend Fedotowsky, 27, expressed gratitude for “all the beautiful, kind, giving people in my life.”

In August 2010, the All-American blonde chose Martinez, an insurance agent, as her match on the sixth season of “The Bachelorette,” just months after she walked away from Jake Pavelka on “The Bachelor” in season 14.

Albert Michael/startraksphoto.co “Bachelorette” Ali Fedotowsky and fiancé Roberto Martinez have called off their engagement.

But in October of this year, rumors emerged that their love had turned sour when they postponed their wedding date.

“We didn’t meet in the most traditional way. we had a very short courtship and we only knew each other nine weeks before we got engaged,” Fedotowsky told People magazine in October.

“We are still figuring out our lives as individuals,” she added.

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‘Bachelorette’ Ali Fedotowsky and fiance Roberto Martinez call off engagement

NFL Picks, Week 10: Saints-Falcons, Lions-Bears, Patriots-Jets And More

by on November 14, 2011

By Josh Massey – Columnist

It’s an amazing NFL week, with nine match-ups seeing a point spread of four or less, and five that could legitimately claim “Game of the Week” status. Tread wisely, young gambler.

Nov 13, 2011 – NFL odds found here.

The picks:

New Orleans @ Atlanta (-1). Yeah, it’s a big one – no getting around that. Win, and the road to a playoff bye becomes less bumpy, lose and the wild card seems a heckuva lot more realistic. I’m hoping for a little more manifestation of what I’ve been saying this season, that the Saints are coasting on the good-will of the last few years and aren’t a top 10 NFL team. Atlanta should take care of the home field, and I wouldn’t be shocked if it gets a little out-of-hand. in fact, locking down the double-digit victory prediction NOW. PICK: Atlanta

Tennessee @ Carolina (-3 1/2). Aww, aren’t they cute? Widdle baby blue warriors? (I’m taking every opportunity to condescend to the Panthers now, because I don’t think there will be many chances in the next few years). PICK: Carolina

Pittsburgh (-4) @ Cincinnati. It’s the 6-3 Steelers at the 6-2 Bengals – a real contender for game of the week, huh? just don’t look at the numbers too closely. Sure, each team has half-a-dozen W’s on its ledger, but Pittsburgh’s victories came against teams with a combined 15-34 record. Cincinnati is only slightly better than that at 16-32. These might be a couple of default playoff teams, but there isn’t really a lot to like. PICK: Cincinnati

St. Louis @ Cleveland (-2 1/2). I can only assume fans at this game will watch Jack & Jill on the jumbotron, listen to the new Nickelback album at halftime, eat peppermint and squash pork rinds, shave their legs with dead squirrels, read the Penn State grand jury report in a German accent – anything to distract from the unending misery of what they’d otherwise see on the field. PICK: St. Louis

Buffalo @ Dallas (-5 1/2). Props to Buffalo, y’all – they’ve been a cute story and have selflessly entertained us all. and players, as a thank you, please accept four out of your next five games on the road, culminating in a sub-.500 record and another playoff miss. But it’s been fun, you guys. PICK: Dallas

Jacksonville (-3) @ Indianapolis. The Colts have lost their last three games 120-24. The Jags have gone 1-2 in their last three, by a combined total of 39-48 – and all three teams are likely playoff-bound. it just shows while the Colts have accepted their Andrew Luck future, the Jags are still fighting. not a hard call. PICK: Jacksonville

Denver @ Kansas City (-3). TebowTebowTebowTebowTebow. PICK: Kansas City

Washington @ Miami (-4). Through some bizarre fart-stain in the universe, I’ve ended up friends with several Redskins fans over the years. I made sure to speak to most of them this week, starting the conversation under some false pretense, asking about their kids, their wife, their happiness, a lot of other things I could care less about. of course, it was just as a long, drawn-out preamble to breaking off mid-sentence and yelling, ”UNDERDOG TO a 1-7 TEAM! JOHN BECK! JOHN BECK! UNDERDOG TO MATT MOORE!” I’m telling you, in the right circumstance, a phone getting vomited into can sound like a harp on Sunday, man. PICK: Miami

Arizona @ Philadelphia (-13 1/2). The Eagles were my pick in this week’s “suicide pool” (where you have to pick one winner per week, not against the spread). most any other time I see a spread that big, I’m fairly confident in the result – but does anybody really have a reading on this Philly team? Win by 30, lose by 30 – anything is possible. PICK: Philadelphia

Houston (-3 1/2) @ Tampa Bay. PICK: Tampa Bay

Baltimore (-7) @ Seattle. The Ravens have won back-to-back close games, and have both Cincinnati and San Fran (13-3 combined) coming up in the next eleven days. a west coast trip is a prime candidate for a stumbling sleepwalk effort, isn’t it? This will be closer than it should be. PICK: Seattle

Detroit @ Chicago (-2 1/2). Detroit’s “go down by three touchdowns and stage a miracle comeback” strategy from earlier in the season seems to have dissipated. and no wonder, because while Luck may be the name of Indianapolis’s game next year, the lower case-version can only go for so long in the NFL. there may be one more piece of good fortune to befall them, though: the Lions are coming off a bye week, while Chicago just played a tough game on Monday. it could be enough to swing victory to the visitors. PICK: Detroit

NY Giants @ San Francisco (-3 1/2). After a couple weeks of facing off against scrubs, the 49ers finally arrive to the game they’ve been circling for a month. Eli’s comin’ – but he won’t feel welcome for very long. PICK: San Francisco

New England @ NY Jets (PICK). PICK: New England

Minnesota @ Green Bay (-14 1/2). I have an odd feeling something odd happens here – maybe not odd in the sense of Vikings-megaupset, but odd nonetheless. bad huju to bet on this one, methinks. PICK: Minnesota

For the rest of the season, the Thursday game pick will be posted that day to Twitter: follow @joshmassey1

Last week: 7-7-0Thursday’s game: 1-0Yearly total: 74-54-3

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Quidditch comes alive at NAU

by on November 3, 2011

A sport that was invented by the imagination of J.K. Rowling, the author of the famous Harry Potter series, has now turned into a real-life international phenomenon. Although the broomsticks need to be held and feet are planted firmly on the ground, this unusual sport still managed to become its own association.

The Narwhals, NAU’s club quidditch team, began almost a year ago by President Bridget Peterson. Since she and the founding members initiated the club, the team has recruited enough members for two divisions, both of which have their first game of the semester on Saturday, October 29th.

The Summit Showdown consists of ASU and Mesa Community College’s A and B teams, with a total of six games starting at noon on NAU’s Wall Aquatic Center field.

NAU junior Eric Andres, a founding member of the university’s quidditch team, said the team has been prepping for this match the entire semester, and believes they have significant advantages against their opponents.

“Our NAU team definitely has an altitude advantage,” Andres said. “ASU is ranked number three in the world, and they are a very good team, they have the best defense in the International Quidditch Association, but we have a lot of good, new, young players that are really excited about the game. We have an excellent Seeker and an excellent Keeper that we’re really excited about.”

Even though the new players are enthusiastic and athletic, there are several nuances and fundamentals that they still need to work on. but the true test of their ability will come at their first match on Saturday. still, the team has grown immensely from the first few practices of the semester.

“A lot of people came out here not really knowing what to expect,” Andres said. “We really separated the men and women from the boys and girls, and we have a really solid team now.”

So how is this fresh new team coping with their nerves for the big match against one of the best teams in the country? Andres said that he seems to be the most nervous out of everyone, and the rest of the team just wants to “kick some ASU butt.”

This past April, NAU played ASU and was only allowed three goals in the five games played, but “we really saw what their offense and defense is so we’ve been able to build off of that,” Andres said.

To calm their nerves and build up energy, the Narwhals are holding a “Pancake Pep Rally” in the Aspen Crossing Hall lobby before the game at 10 AM. The team will be making pancakes and serving them for free to encourage people to head over to the 12 PM match with them after. The club is expecting 200-300 people to attend the tournament, plus online viewers.

“KJACK, our on-campus radio station, is broadcasting the game online with audio and video stream,” Andres said. “Everybody is eager to see how ASU is doing for the World Cup, so the whole nation is going to tune in.”

A few NAU players will be joining the University of Utah Crimson Fliers for the World Cup in New York City the weekend of November 11-13. over 100 teams will be competing for the title of being the best team in the International Quidditch Association, and winning the sixth annual Quidditch World Cup.

The team encourages everyone to come to NAU’s first match of the season on Saturday, with each of the six games lasting about a half hour.

Knowing the majority of people are unaware of the rules, equipment, and player names of this unusual sport, Andres promises, “come stop by and check it out, because you’re going to fall in love with it.”

Quidditch comes alive at NAU

ksl.com – NFL Must See TV Week 6

by on October 16, 2011

SALT LAKE CITY — a ranking of this weekend’s NFL games with a surprise pick on top.

49ers (4-1) at Lions (5-0)

No one in the preseason would’ve predicted this match up to be the week five game of the week. both teams won only six games last year and the Lions can match that with a win this week. Alex Smith has the third highest quarterback rating in the league but is ranked in the bottom five when it comes to passing yards per game. he has thrown seven touchdowns and only one interception which gives reason for the high rating. Jahvid Best exploded for 163 yards and a touchdown on just 12 carries last week. While Calvin Johnson continued his campaign for the NFL’s best receiver catching a 73-yard touchdown pass bringing his touchdown season total to nine. Hopefully whichever team loses won’t have its season derailed. It’s exciting to see two teams that have improved so much face off.

Cowboys (2-2) at Patriots (4-1)

It’s always fun to watch the Cowboys. Whether you love them or hate them, you watch them. you either want to see them destroy the competition or get blown up by their opposition. And, with Tony Romo at quarterback it’s likely to be one or the other every week. The Patriots come in with the leagues best passing offense and worst passing defense. Tom Brady and Wes Welker have been phenomenal as usual. Ironically, Welker’s best game of the season came in their only loss. Patriot fans are now hoping that he plays well, but not too well. The Cowboys are coming off of a bye week, but still have the league’s best rushing defense. Romo received a lot of heat for his performance against Detroit, but is looking to prove his mettle against new England.

Bills (4-1) at Giants (3-2)

The Bills scored an impressive win over the Eagles last week. Fred Jackson carried Buffalo to victory rushing for 111 yards and a touchdown. As impressive as Ryan Fitzpatrick has been so far this year, passing for 10 touchdowns, Jackson, who is third in the league in rushing, has been the consistent stabilizing force needed to be a Super Bowl contender. On the other hand, the Giants are still looking for that consistency. new York lost to Seattle last week despite Eli Manning throwing for 420 yards and three touchdowns. Victor Cruz hauled in eight catches for 161 and a touchdown. The Giants are functioning little help from the running game, but if Cruz can turn in another performance similar to last week they have a chance to win any game.

Saints (4-1) at Buccaneers (3-2)

This game weighs heavy in importance in the race for the NFC south. The season will be a third of the way done after this week so every game is important, especially matchups within the division. Drew Brees led new Orleans to a fourth quarter comeback against the Panthers last week. Brees threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns and Jimmy Graham caught eight balls for 129 yards. Also, Darren Sproles and Mark Ingram combined for 83 yards and a touchdown. Tampa Bay forgot to show up against San Francisco last week and got whooped 48-3. The only positive for the Bucs was that Josh Freeman threw for more yards than Alex Smith. nearly every quarterback does that though so I guess it’s not that great of an accomplishment. However, don’t expect Freeman to out throw Brees this week.

Eagles (1-4) at Redskins (3-1)

The Redskins are coming off a bye week and ready to welcome the Eagles to town. Andy Reid has received criticism for his team’s play, but the players remain supportive of their head coach. Michael Vick leads an Eagles offense that is ranked third in total offense, but they’ll be facing the third best total defense in Washington. Rex Grossman has done a fine job leading the offense since winning the starting job over John Beck in the preseason. Tim Hightower has been running the ball well and should be called upon to carry more of a load this week. Philadelphia has had a difficult time stopping the run so far this year and that could be the difference in the game.

Panthers (1-4) at Falcons (2-3)

Carolina faces another divisional opponent this week and some view it as must win if the Panthers are going to remain competitive this year. Cam Newton had another impressive game throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns, but was outshined by Drew Brees. Atlanta had revenge on their mind against Green Bay last week, but a poor second half performance let the game slip away. last year the Falcons lost only three games all year, but a loss this weekend would give them four and likely cause many to panic. Atlanta’s high expectations coming into the year haven’t helped its weak start. Matt Ryan must turn things around quickly because a meeting with Detroit is waiting next week.

Texans (3-2) at Ravens (3-1)

Baltimore should be well rested coming into this week’s game after having a bye. The Ravens have the no. 1 defense in the NFL anchored by Haloti Ngata. Meanwhile the Texans are coming off of a difficult loss to the Raiders. Houston led heading into the fourth quarter but couldn’t hold on to its lead. The Texans have an average ranking of eighth in the four major statistical categories. now the just need that high average to translate into wins. Matt Schuab threw for 416 yards and two touchdowns last week but still came up short. Houston out gained Oakland by nearly 200 yards on offense and won in nearly every statistical category but the scoreboard.

Jaguars (1-4) at Steelers (3-2)

Jacksonville’s defense has been solid so far this year but hasn’t received much help from the offense. last week the offense finally figured things out, but this time the defense collapsed. Blaine Gabbert is still trying to figure his way around the league but has played well. Gabbert threw for 221 yards including 74-yard touchdown that put the Jaguars up by four midway through the final quarter. However, the defense couldn’t hold and gave up a late score. The Steelers picked up a good victory over Tennessee. Ben Roethlisberger threw five touchdowns as the Steelers trounced the Titans. Pittsburgh broke the game open scoring 28 unanswered points between the first and third quarters. one again big Ben proved he plays his best when he’s hurt. maybe opposing defenses should try to not tackle him.

Browns (2-2) at Raiders (3-2)

None of Cleveland’s first four opponents would be classified as “good teams” which concerns why they only have a .500 record. Matt Hasselbeck torched the Browns last week throwing for 220 yards and three first half touchdowns to drop Cleveland. Colt McCoy did his best but couldn’t even keep the Browns close. McCoy completed 40-of-61 passes for 350 yards and a touchdown but didn’t receive any help from the running game. Meanwhile, the Raiders recorded an emotional win over the Texans. Oakland played their first game since owner Al Davis died and Jason Campbell led a fourth quarter comeback to “Just win baby”

Dolphins (0-4) at Jets (2-3)

The Jets aren’t used to being in the bottom half of the AFC east but because of Buffalo’s tremendous start to the season the Jets find themselves in third place already. The Dolphins are hoping that the bye week will help the team regroup and try to make the season acceptable. Without Chad Henne Miami is handing the reigns over to Matt Moore to lead the charge. The Jets are probably happy to see the Dophins and hope to stop a three-game losing streak after starting out the season 2-0. Mark Sanchez is averaging 234 ypg and has for eight touchdowns but the Jet offense is hoping to get more production from Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson in the running over throughout the rest of the season.

Vikings (1-4) at Bears (2-3)

These two teams are currently in the bottom of the NFC north division and a loss may doom any playoff hopes for either team. Adrian Peterson led the Vikings to their first victory last week rushing for 122 yards and three touchdowns. Donovan McNabb play okay, but still hasn’t met Minnesota’s expectations for him this year. The Bears are coming off a divisional loss to the Lions on Monday night realizing they still have a lot of work to do. Jay Cutler threw for 249 yards and a touchdown but was constantly under pressure and sacked three times. this rivalry will have a great setting as the Sunday night game at Soldier Field.

Rams (0-4) at Packers (5-0)

This game could get ugly. The Packers are undefeated and the Rams are totally defeated which looks like a recipe for disaster. Aaron Rodgers threw for 396 yards and two touchdowns last week against Atlanta. The Rams won their first game last week too, but unfortunately victories over B.Y.E. don’t count. if the Rams can pull of the upset it may go down as one of the greatest in league history. However, expect Green Bay to roll.

Colts (0-5) at Bengals (3-2)

The Colts looked to be in position to win their first game of the year last week, but somehow found a way to lose it. Leading 24-14 at halftime, Indianapolis gave up two second half touchdowns to lose to Kansas City. Pierre Garcon had five receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Colts. but, if there is a team that the Colts can beat, it’s the Bengals. Cincinnati is young at skilled positions and anchored by their defense. but I have a feeling that the Colts can pull this one off.

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IRS Tax Debt and Marriage – For Better or Worse

by on October 11, 2011

Some of you may know me, some of you may not. I call myself the IRS-Hitman. I used to be a revenue officer for the IRS, but now I’ve left that all behind me and offer my knowledge to help you with tax problems.

A true story.I received the following e-mail from a lucky bride to be who had a question about her future husband’s IRS tax debt.

I am engaged to a man that is deeply in debt to the IRS. currently, he has no property in his name that the government can take. If I marry him, and change my name to his, can the IRS seize my property and income to satisfy his debt?

Before you say, I do.When you marry someone and you’re saying your wedding vows, there’s that one little line about for better or worse. well if you marry someone with an existing IRS tax debt, that’s what or worse means.

Sorry honey. Marrying someone who already has an IRS tax debt also means that you’re marrying their tax debt too. you are just as responsible for paying back that debt as your new spouse.

A match made in.The woman who sent me the e-mail asked if the IRS can seize her income or property and the answer would be yes But the IRS-Hitman wants to help these love birds, so let me tell you some tips that may help them.

Cleaning your house. this man of hers needs to get his debt settled or under control before they’re married. Now she tells me that he doesn’t have any property of his own for them to seize, and even though I haven’t gotten the specifics of the rest of his financial situation he may be eligible for an Offer in Compromise where the IRS will settle the debt for a single lesser payment.

Now an Offer in Compromise is very difficult to get, and you have to prove to the IRS that your income and assets are not significant enough to ever pay the debt off. For specific information on an Offer in Compromise read my article Settle your IRS Tax Debt for Pennies on the Dollar.

For the newlyweds.what about our soon to be blushing bride? is there anything she can do to avoid having to take on this IRS debt? There is a solution called Innocent Spouse, but it doesn’t normally apply to newlyweds, especially when the spouse to be already knows about the debt. But I’m going to list the requirements for Innocent Spouse because I know some of you out there may be able to use it to solve your IRS debt brought on by a loving spouse.

  • The taxes owed have to be theirs. That means if you filed jointly, you owe it. The consolation is that they do too.
  • You can prove you were unaware of the debt, thought your spouse was going to pay, or were unaware of items changed in an audit.
  • The debt would cause you hardship. this means you couldn’t afford to pay basic living expenses like food and utilities.
  • You suffered abuse in the relationship.

Wedding night surprises.Luckily this woman knew about the debt, and was able to get information that can help her deal with the situation she’s in. however there are millions of marriage where a spouse finds out only too late that they now have a debt due.

Now she has the smoking gun.and so do you.

IRS Tax Debt and Marriage – For Better or Worse

Miami Hurricanes A Home Favorite Over Ohio State Buckeyes

by on September 18, 2011

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Hurricanes match up in Week 3 of the College football season, in a game that probably has considerably less hype than it did a season ago. Suspensions, NCAA infractions, and dismissed head coaches have stolen the story lines, as both teams have new head coaches and will not be at full strength due to violations.the Buckeyes are also coming off of a near-loss to Toledo at home last Saturday, escaping with a 27-22 victory after trailing in the second half.And as a result, the betting lines are reflecting oddsmakers’ thoughts about this match up on the road in Miami for the Buckeyes.the latest college football betting odds at Bodog Sportsbook have installed the Hurricanes as a field-goal favorite over Ohio State in this one, despite the Buckeyes being ranked nationally coming in.at this line, Miami will need to win the game by four points or more to cover the spread. for the Buckeyes, a loss by two points or less or a straight up victory, and Ohio State would get the against the Spread victory.but at the field-goal spread, a wager on either team is not equal. for example. a bet placed on Ohio State with the three-point handicap would profit -130. for Miami, a wager on them to cover the line would profit +110 indicating that the Buckeyes are a slight favorite to cover the spread at three points.the over/under point total for the game has not yet been formulated, but will likely be available later on Thursday or Friday.Trends to Pay Attention to -Ohio State has fared well against the spread on the road over the last couple of seasons, going 11-3-1 ATS away from the Horseshoe.on the flip side, Miami is just 1-5 ATS over the course over their last six games when playing at home.Kickoff Time/TV Coverage -This one kicks off at 7pm ET on Saturday night and can be seen on ESPN.

Miami Hurricanes A Home Favorite Over Ohio State Buckeyes

No Integration

by on September 10, 2011

Most business people and entrepreneurs think they’re running multi-pronged marketing programs, when what they’re really doing is the same type of single-pronged marketing over and over again. You don’t want to forget there are many marketing methods you should be incorporating into every project.

Many internet marketers are just now starting to branch out into the offline world with their marketing. they are starting to send real snail mail, and, they’re getting great results.

We talk a lot, in marketing, about message to market match, and it’s one of the most important concepts in marketing. The other concept you should be thinking about is integration in your marketing.

Integration means using multiple approaches with your campaigns. if you are an internet marketer you need to consider some direct marketing campaigns, marketing by voice blasts, email campaigns, and other means of marketing. You need an integrated approach. doing one kind of marketing is no longer effective. it used to be that you could do very little and get massive results, but times have changed, and it’s getting harder and harder to get people to take action.

There are so many messages and activities all vying for your client’s attention. there are family issues, work issues, social clubs and activities, television, movies, sporting activities, and a variety of other things we have to attend to on a daily basis and you’re competing with all of those, and more.

Most of us are now exposed to more marketing and sales messages in a day than our grandparents were in a year. Today, you have to find a way to get through the clutter and get their attention.

You have to contact prospects and client multiple times, and in a variety of ways, to even have a chance of getting their attention.

Another item to consider in your marketing campaigns is the length of time in your marketing cycle. Marketing cycles are getting longer. being aware of changes in the market and being able to adapt to them will put you ahead of the pack and make you a ton of money. While you’re moving ahead and making money, others will be standing around scratching their heads, wondering what happened and why what they’re doing is no longer working.

You have to have an integrated approach to your marketing. Integrating your marketing will increase the effectiveness of your marketing. it is very similar to personalizing your marketing and talking directly to the person you’re marketing too. All of these factors combine to make your marketing that much more effective.

You need to be taking advantage of anything you can to set yourself apart from the crowd, to distinguish yourself from your competition and to build a solid relationship with your clients. it all boils down to one thing – the more you do these things, the more money you make, and the more people you help.

Cele

by on September 9, 2011

I don’t really have strong feelings about Brooklyn Decker. I think it’s kind of funny that when she had long hair, every dude in America was like “Brooklyn Decker is the hottest thing on the planet” and as soon as she chopped off her long blonde locks into an unfortunate mom-style football-helmet style, all of a sudden dudes aren’t lusting after her. I also think she’s kind of dumb, but… she’s harmless. anyway, Brooklyn is married to Andy Roddick, the tennis guy who I’ve also never really had strong feelings about. do people still talk about him in regards to his game? he was pushed aside for Federer, and Federer is being pushed aside for Nadal. only one golden boy at a time? perhaps. Apparently, according to In Touch, Andy is still competing, and he wants Brooklyn to be a standard-issue tennis wife. The problem? Brooklyn’s career is blossoming, and she’s working steadily in films now. She doesn’t have the time or the inclination to just sit around and watch her husband.

It seems like Brooklyn Decker’s two-year marriage to Andy Roddick may be a losing match. according to an insider, tennis pro Andy, 29, isn’t too excited about his model-turned-actress wife’s exploding career, and it’s creating a big rift between them.

“Brooklyn is always traveling for her acting roles, and Andy is not happy about it,” the insider explains. “He seems to want her to follow him around like a good tennis wife.”

But Brooklyn, who is currently filming What to Expect when You’re Expecting in Atlanta with Jennifer Lopez, refuses to slow down – and is threatening to leave her controlling hubby.

“They are constantly fighting,” the insider adds, “and she has had enough.”

But, despite their problems, a close friend says they are not splitting and Brooklyn, 24, will be in the stands while Andy plays in the US Open in late August.

[From In Touch Weekly, print edition]

You know who they remind me of? Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds. Like, they’re rarely in the same city, they usually keep their marriage low-profile, they probably got married much to young (in Brooklyn and Scarlett’s cases, absolutely). Dual careers, with the women as the “bombshells” that other dudes lust after. And I do suspect that Roddick and Decker will end the same way as Ryan and Scar.

Maybe it’s all about the mom hair, though. Maybe Andy was like, “Girl, YOUR HAIR. I can’t even.” Or maybe Roddick should have just stuck with Mandy Moore. Mandy doesn’t have a lot going on, and I’m sure she would have loved to be a “tennis wife”.

Photos courtesy of WENN & Pacific Coast News.

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