Sunday, May 31, 2009

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DouglasCastle_APNews Last survivor of 'unsinkable' Titanic dies at 97: LONDON (AP) -- Millv.. http://bit.ly/79mK1

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Saturday, May 30, 2009

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DouglasCastle_APNews Berlusconi moves to block publication of photos: ROME (AP) -- Premier .. http://bit.ly/8XMvM

TNNW - We've Struck

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TNNW - We've Struck Url! (Again) Our shrunken urls have been re-routing people to unusual destinations, and we humbly apologize. Our real urls have been horrifically obscured. In one instance, one of our shortened urls (which have never been popular at THE NATIONAL NETWORKER) was directing some readers to a pornographic site... I have, solely in the interest of quality control, clicked on that flawed link and have been routed to that site repeatedly. I am offended every time that I see it. Not only have we lost a tremendous amount of our prospective subscribers, but the operators of the lewd site have not even offered us a commission for all of the additional traffic which they’ve received through our good offices. These people clearly do not relate to the TNNW values of reciprocity and exponentiality. What a shame. Another one of our truncated urls was directing readers to a classifed NSA site (kidding, really). Join us -- why settle for mere contacts when you can have pre-qualified, proactive business relationships? For a look at the latest issue National Networker Newsletter, simply go to http://htxt.it/ZrVD . For your free subscription, simply go to http://htxt.it/sRIH . If these urls don't link you right in, look up THE NATIONAL NETWORKER (TNNW) on Google! -Thanks. --Douglas Castle cc: Adam J. Kovitz (who enjoys seeing his name in print). We’ll bet you can’t guess what the “J” stands for.

TNNW - We've Struck Url! (Again)

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TNNW - We've Struck Url! (Again)

Our shrunken urls have been re-routing people to unusual destinations, and we humbly apologize. Our real urls have been horrifically obscured.

In one instance, one of our shortened urls (which have never been popular at THE NATIONAL NETWORKER) was directing some readers to a pornographic site... I have, solely in the interest of quality control, clicked on that flawed link and have been routed to that site repeatedly. I am offended every time that I see it. Not only have we lost a tremendous amount of our prospective subscribers, but the operators of the lewd site have not even offered us a commission for all of the additional traffic which they’ve received through our good offices. These people clearly do not relate to the TNNW values of reciprocity and exponentiality. What a shame.

Another one of our truncated urls was directing readers to a classifed NSA site (kidding, really).

Join us -- why settle for mere contacts when you can have pre-qualified, proactive business relationships?

For a look at the latest issue National Networker Newsletter, simply go to http://www.TheNationalNetworker.com . For your free subscription, simply go to http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=22760i . If these urls don't link you right in, look up THE NATIONAL NETWORKER (TNNW) on Google! -Thanks.

--Douglas Castle


cc: Adam J. Kovitz (who enjoys seeing his name in print). We’ll bet you can’t guess what the “J” stands for.

urls, shrunken urls, BuzzWorks, TNNW_BUZZWORKS on Twitter, hellotext, reciprocity, exponentiality, THE NATIONAL NETWORKER, Blogs by Douglas Castle

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DouglasCastle_APNews Ex-trade minister arrested at Baghdad airport: BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq's .. http://bit.ly/V4lPF

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TNNW - urls. Our urls have been re-routing people to unusual destinations. we apologize! For a look at the latest National Networker Newsletter simply go to http://htxt.it/Plwr For your free subscription, simply go to http://htxt.it/WTKo If these don't link you right in, look up THE NATIONAL NETWORKER (TNNW) up in Google! -Thanks.

BUZZWORKS. (Correcte

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BUZZWORKS. (Corrected url!) The National Networker (TNNW) is the 3.0 promotion machine for YOU. Learn more http://htxt.it/goWU Now, here is the news: Because of the sensory overload imposed upon us every single day by all of the promoters who are exploiting ever-evolving "social media," it is becoming increasingly important to make your message stand out...it must absolutely soar over and above the competitive cacaphony of other people's persistent noise. What would it be worth to you, as an individual, or to you, as a member of an organization, to stand out? To be noticed? To set yourself apart from anyone else. From this moment on, one of the greatest considerations for all entrepreneurs, professionals and organizational leadership will be the creation of a unique identity. Those few experts who will are able to make us stand out, to be different, to be heard -- those individuals will become increasingly valuable. Whether they call themselves "image consultants," "media consultants," or "marketing consultants," they will be increasingly in demand. Getting positive and profitable attention is becoming increasingly difficult. Expect this trend to continue, and begin aggressively exploring actions to take in order to keep your message, your brand and your identity from getting obscured. Don't get lost -- the objective is to GET FOUND. --Douglas Castle

BUZZWORKS. (Correcte

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BUZZWORKS. (Corrected url!) The National Networker (TNNW) is the 3.0 promotion machine for YOU. Learn more http://htxt.it/TUwk Now, here is the news: Because of the sensory overload imposed upon us every single day by all of the promoters who are exploiting ever-evolving "social media," it is becoming increasingly important to make your message stand out...it must absolutely soar over and above the competitive cacaphony of other people's persistent noise. What would it be worth to you, as an individual, or to you, as a member of an organization, to stand out? To be noticed? To set yourself apart from anyone else. From this moment on, one of the greatest considerations for all entrepreneurs, professionals and organizational leadership will be the creation of a unique identity. Those few experts who will are able to make us stand out, to be different, to be heard -- those individuals will become increasingly valuable. Whether they call themselves "image consultants," "media consultants," or "marketing consultants," they will be increasingly in demand. Getting positive and profitable attention is becoming increasingly difficult. Expect this trend to continue, and begin aggressively exploring actions to take in order to keep your message, your brand and your identity from getting obscured. Don't get lost -- the objective is to GET FOUND. --Douglas Castle

Friday, May 29, 2009

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DouglasCastle_APNews US officials: North Korea may launch new missiles: SEOUL, South Korea .. http://bit.ly/G0bNf

BUZZWORKS. The National Networker and Being Found

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from HelloTxtBUZZWORKS. The National Networker (TNNW) is the 3.0 promotion machine for YOU. Learn more http://htxt.it/d4hB . Now, here is the news: Because of the sensory overload imposed upon us every single day by all of the promoters who are exploiting ever-evolving "social media," it is becoming increasingly important to make your message stand out...it must absolutely soar over and above the competitive cacaphony of other people's persistent noise. What would it be worth to you, as an individual, or to you, as a member of an organization, to stand out? To be noticed? To set yourself apart from anyone else? From this moment on, one of the greatest considerations for all entrepreneurs, professionals and organizational leadership will be the creation of a unique identity. Those few experts who will are able to make us stand out, to be different, to be heard -- those individuals will become increasingly valuable. Whether they call themselves "image consultants," "media consultants," or "marketing consultants," they will be increasingly in demand. Getting positive and profitable attention is becoming increasingly difficult. Expect this trend to continue, and begin aggressively exploring actions to take in order to keep your message, your brand and your identity from getting obscured. Don't get lost -- the objective is to GET FOUND. --Douglas Castle

INT'L NEWS

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from HelloTxtINT'L NEWS I will periodically be re-posting breaking international news headlines from both the Financial Times (FT) and the Associated Press (AP) to certain of my blogs and to a number of the Twitter accounts which I host or co-host. Most of the material which I routinely write reflects either my unique perspective regarding a variety of subjects, and may (on rare occasion), be humorous, I believe that there is so much happening in the world that I have an obligation to take brief departures from my usual content in order to provide readers with a convenient international news update. While much of what happens in the world is beyond the scope of our individual control, I firmly believe we can, as socially interactive Human Beings, be proactive. 1. We can keep each other informed of significant events and the trends which they imply so that we may prepare for their consequences...or, acting together in cooperation, actually change or reverse certain negative trends to re-shape the future; 2. We can choose how to respond to the things that are visited upon us (bank collapses, and the like) in the most constructive and productive matter. The way in which we react to events is every bit as important as the events themselves. If we wish to survive and thrive, we must have a constant flow of information to evaluate in terms of its implications for us and our plans. My most direct observations (many of which are tactless and irreverent) despite their intended sincerity can always be found at http://htxt.it/ZHxT , and I advise every single one of my friends and colleagues to get a free subscription to THE NATIONAL NETWORKER, and become a part of TNNW's business community, at http://htxt.it/nyjU . I do have an ulterior motive. Adam J. Kovitz, Founder of the publication and the company, has threatened to double the price (at the moment the publication is free), if we don't garner at least 100,000 subscribers. In addition, if I meet my personal goal of obtaining 100,00 subscribers for Adam, he has promised me a 15% commission on all subscription revenues. That fellow sure knows how to make a deal, eh? Faithfully, Douglas Castle

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

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DouglasCastle_APNews Myanmar: Suu Kyi's lawyers optimistic about case: YANGON, Myanmar (AP).. http://bit.ly/uPH7G

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Friday, May 22, 2009

LIFE LINKS HAS BEEN RENAMED "LINKS 4 LIFE"

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Life Links has been renamed "Links 4 Life"

Dear Friends:

Effective immediately, LIFE LINKS has changed its name to "LINKS 4 LIFE." Our web address will remain the same, at http://lifelinksiep.blogspot.com/ , and our updates will be posted more frequently. As a not-for-profit service for the benefit of the public, we offer unsurpassed resources in the event of a health, financial or psychological crisis. We have contacts for returning soldiers, the recently unemployed, the elderly and the chronically ill. Please visit the site and make us a favorite.

Please forward this message to all of your family, friends and business associates...it could save somebody's life.

Thank you.

Douglas Castle

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Friday, May 15, 2009

A VIEW AT 5/15/09

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Dear Readers:

Some brief observations are in order. I believe that you will find them thought-provoking. More than this, I hope that you will take appropriate action in order to ride over these changes instead of being crushed by them.

1. The US dollar will be virtually valueless in exchange against other currencies by 2012; the US will be beset by hyperinflation. Foreign investment in, as well as ownership and control of US industry and the capital markets will be predominant in the private sector, while government ownership of significant stakes in formerly private sector businesses (principally large employers) will increase dramatically. The US will have become a trading nation, and not an exporter or manufacturer;

2. Seven in every ten US residents will be working for either a foreign-controlled company or for an agency of the US federal or state governments;

3. Capital, wealth and innovation will be leaving the US and going primarily to EU member nations and to some Asian countries. The US rapidly recede in terms of its influence as an example and a thought leader in the world;

4. The fortunes left to be made in the US will stem from: scientific research (stem cell, nanotechnology, biogenetic engineering, Artificial Intelligence); internet communications and media, and in internet-based entrepreneurial enterprises. All major US industrial and financial service companies are already making inquiries and inroads into becoming re-domiciled in other, more business-friendly jurisdictions;

5. Substantially all aspects of private life and commerce will be rigorously government-controlled.

Here are some recent articles worth reading. I hope you will find them alarming:






AP Sources: Obama wants Fed to be finance supercop


WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve could become the supercop for "too big to fail" companies capable of causing another financial meltdown under a proposal being seriously considered by the White House.


By ANNE FLAHERTY, Associated Press Writer Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Writer – Sat May 9, 7:29 am ET


WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve could become the supercop for "too big to fail" companies capable of causing another financial meltdown under a proposal being seriously considered by the White House.




By JACKIE CALMES and EDMUND L. ANDREWS
Published: May 4, 2009
From The NEW YORK TIMES


WASHINGTON — President Obama on Monday called for curbing offshore tax havens and corporate tax breaks to collect billions of dollars more from multinational companies and wealthy individuals.



The move would appeal to growing populist anger among taxpayers but is likely to open an epic battle with some major powers in American commerce.
With the proposals he outlined at the White House, the president sought to make good on his campaign promise to end tax breaks “for companies that ship jobs overseas.”





Author's Note: Both of these moves, while seemingly just (and punitive), as well as appealing to the large angry US Populist contingent are doomed to failure. These negative inducements have proven, throughout history, to be both counter-commercial and counter-employment. They have never been helpful, although they have always been politically expedient. The populace of any nation always likes to see someone (or some class, or some race) punished for whatever misfortune has befallen them. These have always created a "feeling of justice fulfilled," which has been short-lived and tragic.


Positive incentives to small and medium-sized companies, on the other hand, have always been economically stimulating. They create commerce, jobs and productivity. Sadly, the demonization of American business, in general, has created a political environment where objective, constructive problem-solving has taken a back seat to placing blame and meting out punishments.

If you are a US citizen or Expat, you might want to start reading the FINANCIAL TIMES in order to get a better worldview. http://www.ft.com/world.

Faithfully,

Douglas Castle
THE GLOBAL FUTURIST

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