I passed Elementary Algebra

The last week. Mr Boehm sat me down and said,you can not get out of elementary algebra with out learning how to factor a quadric equation.I had one week to go, my grades were down. I needed to ace the final,to pass.I hired a tutor and explained what his responsibilities where. We met all day before the final, at about 4 pm, I got it. I showed up at the final exam cool.calm.and collected. I had my lucky #2 pencils, and my old fashion simply calculator. I was rested. My crib notes prepared. I am completely backed in to a corner,with my points, I had to ace the final exam, in order to pass the course. The Teacher Professor Boehm,handed me my paper first, and there it was the answers shooting out of the paper at me.I completed the exam and handed it in and Mr Boehm wished me a merry Christmas. So, I Had to wait for the final posting of the grade. This afternoon, I called and talked to the Professor.

He awarded me a " C " for the over all class. and he looks forward to teaching me Intermediate algebra, next semester. Thank You Mr Boehm, and thank you to everyone that helped me with homework and encouraged me.I am a University Level Elementary Algebra course completer.

Feeling cold and stupid/Algebra Final

Final Exam Elementary Algebra finished. grades will be posted Friday after noon the soonest.

Well how did I do?I attended the University of Maryville,St Louis Missouri, Chesterville.I got soon points form quizzes, some points from pre- test some points from the three 100 point test and some points from the final exam 150 points. Also the teacher explained to me that extra points come from attendance and class participation. Every week I was the first to arrive. I went around the other students,with there quiz ensuring the max 10 points for each quiz. the teacher allowed use to work with the other students.I was the only one that help every student in the class with there quiz.Last week everyone in the class got a 10 on the quiz. So I am the #1 attendance student. I am the number one participator in the class.Is it possible for me to pass the class.Yes,Slim chance. I learned a lot. On the University level. an honor i never imagined.Thank You Mr. Boehm. I am not a quitter, but I will come back strong. I will study hard over th winter break.I have been given a passion for algebra. I thank everyone that followed me though out the semester and supporting me

I have learned a lot. IF I FAIL I WILL BE BACK,IF I PASS I WILL BE Back Thanks My Friends and Family

one more class left, next Wednesday,algebra finals

The review class was today and another quiz. I have strategically place my self in a potion that I have to ace the final exam, in order to Pass. Ha Ha I got em right where I want them. My head says: "run for your live ; your a failure". The other me says:'hold her steady"" you've been in tough positions before". I went around the class and helped the other students with their quiz. I was the last student out the door. I met early with the instructor( I was the first student in the building) and he helped explained some stuff for me. All the other students were struggling with the quiz, quiz=10 points,very important points.

Is it time to run? hide? listen to those people(teacher) that beat me growing up. My report card from first grade to eight grade was all d's and F's with comments, Timmy would do better if he stopped being the class clown; (Timmy would do well if you stopped projecting your miserable life on me and stop hitting me, it hurt). I never went to kindergarten. I started school in first grade. Adults suck. So, where do I go from here. I didn't have a dream to go to the University,but I am here at Maryville University St. Louis, Missouri. The goal was to avoid War,survive drug abuse,survive NYC, fall in love, have children,successful at my profession,live long enough to hold my Granddaughter (Lillian Jade Harper), due 12/14/2010, Blessed are those that heal the sick and injured.So,what do I do? What would you do? I have been in this position before. I keep swinging till the fight is over, It's not over ,yet.I have a trick up my sleeve.If you want trouble back me into the corner. If you want me to succeed tell me I can't do it.

An Abundance Of Joy

Thank You,Thank You, Thank You. I have a wonderful family and all the love a person could hope for. My Prayers are being answered.I have a Granddaughter coming soon(due date 12/15/10) Lillian Jade Harper. Today was a wonderful baby shower for Tamra and Chris. It is truly amazing the wonderful friends our family has. Saturday night we met David's fiancées Family Keri has a great family, and we were welcomed with open arms into their family.So,cool. Eric and Jenny had a great Thanksgiving dinner at my cousin Janet's house. Thank you for everyone's warm wishes, gifts, support & prayers. I am blessed

I am enjoying the process/Algebra

I am enjoying the process. I got an "A" on my last quiz. I spent the day studying. I am starting to understand. I was the first to arrive in class today and the last to leave. I listened to everything the teacher said,I wrote down and took note on every thing the teacher wrote on the blackboard.This was a dream of others not me or anyone I knew. Yet, by the Grace of a loving,caring, God , I have been giving the opportunity to learn, acquire knowledge, on the University level. I recently found my report cards from grades 1-8, evidently every grade was a "D" or "F" with little comments, like Timmy would do better if he stopped being the class clown and focus and do his work.( Timmy is thinking, maybe if you stopped hitting me, maybe I could concentrate).Ninth grade was an experiment school, 1973, for specially chosen students ,that were at risk for Drug or Alcohol abuse and drop out. Ran by Cops, for the cops, the horror 1. class, Marijuana 2.class uppers, 3.class,Downers, class 4. class LSD class 5.MDA class 6. Cocaine, class7. everything you ever wanted to know about heroin, how to melt it down,using your cigarette filter to draw it up,how to get a vein. the semester ended when detective Frank Luper was gunned down. experiment failed. know one said " hey you, kid, you street urchin,what University would you like to attend. It was more like, have you tried the army recruiter? I am honored to attend the University. I am enjoy the process. I am learning about how to go to school, how to learn,how to study, and what is expected of me. Peace and Love ponytailtim

Living The Dream

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring,Using the Pythagorean Theorem, yea me. I dreamed one day studying at the University level, now I am there. Oh It's hard, but I am enjoying the opportunity to learn. I got a "B" on my last quiz. It's hard to imagine a junior high school drop out given this opportunity. If they could see me now, those teachers that didn't encourage me. Thank God I believe in myself. Thank God I have the grace of God. I am living the dream.

Eric Moeller & The Strummalongs - UPDATE

Hello hello! I have just returned from a 6 week tour of Europe, where I played guitar for Boston's Far From Finished! It was an amazing tour! Thanks to all who came out to those shows and to FFF for making me a part of it. if you haven't checked out Far From Finished, please do so immediately!!

Now that Im home, the Strummalongs are back in action! We are currently working on booking some local shows and possibly a tour later in the year, but we shall see! Dec 4 we will be performing w/ Fake Problems and Ninja Gun at the Firebird in STL. More details on that to come!

In other news, I have posted 10 of the 13 tracks off of our most recent release, Daily Life, on our Myspace page. I will be leaving them up for the next week or so. Please stop in and have a listen. If you like what you hear, the record is available for purchase from strummalongs.com,iTunes, Amazon, and most other online stores. Id certainly appreciate the support.

I think thats all for now! Please stay tuned for show/tour updates, and other various peices of info. God bless,
Eric Moeller

Have you ever failed?

I have failed many times in my life. I am comfortable with failure. What I am not comfortable with is quitting. I am a surviver. What I have learned about failure, is get back on track, as quickly, as possible, dust your self off, go back at it. Yea, I felt defeated, sat in whinny world for a little while, than, I dust my self off, and move forward. See, as a failure, I have no other choice, but continue onward. My algebra is challenging. I got a failing grade on my last test. Remember, I didn't ask for attending the University to be easy, asked for one day to have the opportunity to attend and learn. I have that. I have learned. "If they could see me now". my grade points doesn't put me out of the race. I just have to step it up a notch. Today I spent today study for tonight's quiz. I feel I will get an "A" on this quiz. I get the results next week.See, I dusted my self off. Came back at it. Studied harder today. I am committed to learning this information. I will go down swinging. I will take Elementary Algebra next semester, and the semester after that, if I have to. I will not quit. I will obtain this knowledge. Let me tell you about to of my fellow failures. Thomas Edison and Babe Ruth. Babe Ruth struck out more then he hit home runs, held the record for strikeouts. but, he dusted him self off, didn't whine about his childhood(orphan). but when he hit a home run the whole country cheered. Thomas Edison failed experiment after experiment 1000's of times before a success. light- bulb., I was a middle school drop out, no opportunity for high school. My elementary school report cards relates "F" after"F" with little comments, oh Tim would do well if he stopped being the class clown he might improve. or,If he took work home ( that wasn't an option). Thanks to all those teachers that use to hit me. Sorry it didn't help improve my grades. I did teach me to eventually to stop crying. to define my own definition of failure. Like a teacher who hits little kids, and the kid still doesn't pass. I was very grateful Mr Baim didn't beat me in front of the class. actually he was quite generous with his grading. He seems like a kind man. He hasn't hit me yet. I am going to go down swinging. A lot of people are looking up to me. I am trying to pass this class.Albert Einstein was a poor student ,flunked math and got kicked out of school. remember E=MC2, the theory of relativity, that was Albert. Those who look up to me. I am trying. I have already learned a lot from the Beginning . I am grateful. I am a Maryville University Student, I am a husband,father, Grandfather to be(12/15/10).I survived New York, I survived the USAF,I survived Community College,I survived Paramedic school LPN boards EMS school,GED(age16),New York School of hard knocks, La Guardia Community College at age 16, USAF Comm. College. Crafton Hills College,Paramedic school Yucipa CA,Riverside Community College, Riverside CA. many certifications in my related career field, computers, fax machines,telephone systems, pharmacology,cardiology,etc... I will succeed either this semester or the next. but, in the mean time, I am dusting my self off, and coming back strong. Thanks for your support I need that encouragement, we all do, PEACE & LOVE Tim

Clint S

Figure it out.

My Father was raised in a catholic orphanage in Brooklyn New York in the 1930's. think of the horror.he told me they beat him with a cat a nine tails and hung him by his arms in a closet all night.He told me he constantly had to fight to survive and protect his smaller younger foster brothers.At 17 he escaped and went in the army 1949 and was sent to the Korean war. There he learn how to kill with his bear hands, he was wounded twice, captured POW tortured and escaped.He was awarded the Bronze Star with the V insignia for Valor by General Ridgway on the battlefield.He raised a family, 4 boys, ran for mayor in Sherman Texas in 1962.he also ran and won the position as Guttenberg New Jersey Housing Commissioner. He built a Home for Seniors,over looking the Hudson river with a beautiful view of NYC.he owned an international Textile Corporation. He was a self made man. I posted a picture of him as an orphan. on Facebook. I had my own horrors as a child and teen.I am not prepared to explain what that means. Look at the pictures and try to figure it out.

Random Thoughts

Kindness,Love,Hope, Discipline,Self Confidence,Trust,Fun, Laughter,be true to thine own self be true,give, give more,give till it hurts, then give more,To those that much is given;Much is expected,Friends,Family,Granddaughter Lillian, Eric-Jen,David-Kari,Chris-Tamara=Lillian,My Lovely Wife Brenda Kay

A tonight in Algebra

Wow, my hard work is paying off. I got an A on the 1st test, the 4th quiz, and I think I did well tonight on the quiz. Today I studied all day. Did my homework. Arrived early to class. Had a cup of coffee. I sat in the front row ( as usual). I listen, and wrote down everything the teacher said. After the quiz I was the first one done with the quiz. The teacher said if you'd like to discuss the problems among yourselves, that it was OK. So, I got up and went around the class helping the other students. Half had 1 or 2 problems completed, and were stressing out so I helped them. I was the last to leave. Out of 50 students who started at the beginning of the semester only 12 are left. I have failed before but rarely do I quit. I will go down swinging. I go back and review, I look forward and preview. I set goals. I take lots and lots of notes and keep them very organized. I listen and make eye contact with the Teacher. I listen to the questions the other students ask. at Break I formed a click. I hope to form a study group next week. A Jr High school drop out.The last grade I completed was the 7th grade. Life had other plans at the time and I didn't have the opportunity to go to the the 8th grade, 9th grade,10th grade,11th grade or 12th grade. I went to Community College in the Air Force, got my EMT,EMT-P, LPN,& RN. I have spent 32 years as a professional in Emergency Nursing. I obtained an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree an RN. I have taken care of approx a half a million people. I thank God for the opportunities that have been given me. The opportunities to learn. A brain that can think. Family and friends support. Thank you everyone, especially my Teacher, and Thank my Higher Power for having my back ans showing me Grace..........Peace & Love Tim Harper University Student

1st Algebra test

Well, it almost killed me the stress. I was gripped with fear and was unable to study. Today I looked into dropping the class. I decided to go down like a man. I've failed before., but quitting hurts. So, I suited up and showed up. A man walking to the gallows. I was over tired,& couldn't concentrate. Also there is a full moon tonight(what ever that means). I am just grateful for the opportunity to learn. I felt very alone , because no one but me can do the work. You get what you deserve. The test was 20 questions 5 points each. I took the test. I answered all 20 questions. I know I got some right, and some partial credit, a couple any points would be just plain mercy on the teachers part. Total 100 points. I have no idea how I did. I am grateful to the teacher,the school,my cognitive reasoning, all my friends and family support. I don't want to let anyone down, but I might not make it.Failure. So, I apologize to those that look up to me. I am still trying. I won't drop the class. I 'll go down swinging.My pray is not for good grades,but for the opportunity to learn. It's been a rush so far. I can study well for the next test. I am capable. I am scared. I am going to kneel down and say my prays, and not be alone.

9/11 Interview with my older Brother PJ( Pat Harper)

2nd Day of Class

Well, I almost didn't go to class to day. I was scared to death.This stuff is hard. Then I remembered,showing up is 90% of the battle. So,I suit up & showed up to class. Again, I am the first person there and I sit in the front row. I just know we are going to have our first quiz and I am not prepared. I didn't do all the homework I was told to do. I am having a little difficulty converting back to student life and study habits.I knew there are a lot of people that look up to me and I just couldn't face them if I didn't even try. Luckily, we didn't have to hand in the homework, but instead went over it in class.The numbers of students dropped by 20% from last week. I am glad I am not in those numbers.So, half way threw the class the teacher stopped and did a demonstration. He took a piece of paper and folded it in half,then folded it again and then again and again till he couldn't fold it any more. Then he asked if he folded 2 to the power of 40 , how thick would the paper be. considering the paper is like 1/100 of an inch thick.then he wrote 5 different answers on the board and asked,how many thinks it would be 12 inches thick, or 1 yard thick,or a 100yards or a mile ,or all the way to the moon. instantly I knew the answer before he wrote it on the board. I smiled. One person (me) raised his hand and said to the moon . he said there two people in this class that believe it is the moon. He also knew the answer was the moon.Remember ,last week I told you,the last time I had Algebra was 1969. the year Commander Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.I told you I had good teachers and I remember everything they taught me. One small step for man ,one giant leap for mankind.

I want this bad

Well, tonight I went to my first class at the University. Elementary Algebra,My last college was 30 years ago,community college for an Associates Degree.(I didn't have to take algebra but college mathematics instead) I didn't go to high school, because I didn't have the opportunity. the 8th grade was my last complete year.1972. the last time I had Algebra was 5&6th grade 1969 the same year the astronauts landed on the moon.I will say, that the teachers, I did have, were very good teachers,and I never forgot their gifts of education that where freely given to me.I only dreamed of going to the University. I never thought I was capable,for various reasons, pick one: money intelligence, self confidence,......
But after serving on the campaign with Col.Jack Jackson,along with my life experience I learned that I am capable. I think all ya need is at least one person who believes in you to achieve. I am in over my head.(but being in over my head has never stopped me before).My friend the Great True American Hero Col Jack Jackson,told me yesterday "your pretty bright;you'll do fine". My children are all at University. Eric-Tufts University Boston on a full scholastic scholarship 4.0 GPA,in Civil Engineering as a senior, David- Meramac Community college 4.0 GPA Chris- away at age 15 to Northwest Missouri State University at the Missouri Academy for Science, Mathematics,&Computing for 2 years, than transfered to Mizzou in Columbia University-Senior age 20.
Now out of the pile of weight, the world has thrown at me. arises,an accomplished man. I have 96 College Credits, 4 years in the Military.32 years in my career field, Married in March 30 years.3 great kids(young men),expecting a grand baby girl 12Dec2010.I have not been challenged intellectuality in a very long time.I feel it,I was born and raised in NYC.It was a challenging upbringing.I survived.I learned hard work,how to study and how to utilize my resources,I've learned to ask for help.use many different sources;the text book the workbook,class room attendance, and be the first to arrive and the last to leave.use the learning resource center, peer tutoring,multimedia source(computer).
The drill Sargent took us out side and made us stand at attention for 8 hours a day on the hot drill pad with our notebook and he would read the first line and than we would write the first line, this went on for days and days till we had copied the entire textbook. Everyone passed the test.
I am currently in over my head. One option would be to drop this class and go to the community college and take pre-algebra. The other ,harder option, is to man up and remember, who the hell I am. Lead,Follow,or Get out of the way. For a moment I felt the Magic that education is, like when you "get it" a problem right, and sit a little straighter in your chair. I was 2 hours early to study before class. and after class people had the opportunity to pick the instructor's brain for info.Well, I slung my book bag over my shoulder,the last person out the door. strutting my stuff.The hard part was just showing up and walking through my fears.
Next will be up early in the learning center and doing homework and review,get a tutor assigned to me,So, I will be up early.working hard. I will play the cards that have been dealt me. Don't feel sorry for me,I am no more special then any other student in my class. We all want it. Tonight I pray a prayer of thanks for having the opportunity to live my Dream and attend the University....The Greater Common denominator....... Tim

Jasha McQueen-Gadberry immigration roundtable

The First Living Patriot's Awarded to Colonel Jackson

Thanks for the adventure

I wanted to publicly thank, Colonel Jack Jackson,for giving me the opportunity to serve with a true American Hero. The campaign was exciting and a lot of fun. I learned so much from this Great person.He has inspired me, to be, the better me. I was taught hard work, discipline, perseverance, honesty, integrity, leadership ( don't ask others for some thing you're not willing to do your self)lead by example. service, faith, the power of Prayer,Humility,Family. When it came time to win by selling his integrity, Colonel Jackson turned down the offer.The Colonel remained true to his self and his own values.My prayers of thanks go out to the Colonel and his family for the service to our country,our state,and our district.Colonel Jack Jackson is still here, strong,loyal,supportive,and serving his community as always.In Service....Tim Harper

A Message from Dr Amy

Your Inner Ecology


Water Balance - Essential for Life
Every gardener knows that her plot of land needs sufficient water to enable the flourishing of the plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables under her care. Likewise, the human body needs sufficient daily watering so that health and well-being can continue to flourish. Most authoritative sources recommend daily consumption of eight glasses of water per day.

But most people don't come close to approaching the recommended minimum. Some don't even drink one daily glass of water. The result of failing to maintain proper water balance is a toxic internal environment. Biochemical processes break down and chronic disorders such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma and allergies, and arthritis develop.

Drinking water is a simple and very cheap method of helping maintain good health. If you don't usually drink water, start with two glasses a day. From there build up to four glasses and then eight glasses per day. You may notice some surprising and very gratifying results, including more restful sleep, reduced levels of stress, and a healthier glow to your skin.

In April 2010 the BP Deep Horizon drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in a catastrophic offshore oil spill. Millions of barrels of oil have spilled into the Gulf since the explosion, representing an unprecedented environmental disaster. Many complex ecosystems are affected by the oil spill, ranging from the Louisiana bayous and associated wetlands to as-yet-unexplored deep ocean ecologies.

The Deep Horizon explosion has focused public attention on ocean, gulf, and wetlands ecologies. The grave threats posed to these environmental ecosystems can also focus attention on our own internal ecosystems.

We tend not to think of our human physiology in terms of ecosystems. But in fact the analogy is a close one. For example, water comprises approximately 70% of the earth's surface. The amount of water in the adult human body is estimated at between 60 and 70%. This is a startlingly similar correspondence. Water is the basis for human physiology, as it is the basis for the existence of life on earth. Our physiologic water is subject to the same ecologic stresses as is the water in our external environment.
Human blood is composed of approximately 90% water by volume. Your body attempts to control certain characteristics of blood very closely. For example, the acid-base balance of blood is maintained within a very tight range - a pH between 7.35 and 7.45. Blood levels of calcium are also tightly controlled, within a range of 8.5 to 10.5 milligrams for every 100 milliliters of blood. Lower calcium levels will cause calcium to be leeched out of bone to restore blood levels to within the normal range.

Just as oil has been washing up on the shores of the Louisiana coastline for many months during 2010, your body's internal coastlines can be similarly breached. Prolonged elevated blood levels of cholesterol, for example, will cause cholesterol to "wash up" on the surfaces of cells lining the walls of small blood vessels. These endothelial cells normally constitute an effective barrier, protecting the structures of arterioles and capillaries. But these cardiovascular coastlines can be damaged by cholesterol "spills", resulting in formation of arteriosclerotic plaque and narrowing of small blood vessels.1
Similarly, high levels of blood glucose (as in diabetes) can cause these simple sugars to wash up on the shores of small blood vessels in the kidney, retina, and nerves. Serious damage to kidneys, the eyes, and nerves can result.2,3

Failure to take appropriate precautions and heed warning signs is the likely cause of the Deep Horizon explosion. In order for us to ongoingly maintain a healthy inner ecology, we need to do what was not done in this oil-drilling operation. Making proactive lifestyle choices is a key to creating and supporting an inner ecology that will reward us with long-term health and well-being.

Engaging in regular chiropractic care is a one such lifestyle choice that helps support a healthy inner ecology.

1Gooding HC, de Ferranti SD: Cardiovascular risk assessment and cholesterol management in adolescents: getting to the heart of the matter. Curr Opini Pediatr May 17 2010 (ahead of print)
2Shogbon AO, Levy SB: Intensive glucose control in the management of diabetes mellitus and inpatient hyperglycemia. Am J Health Syst Pharm 67(10):798-805, 2010
3Stolar MW, et al: Managing type 2 diabetes: going beyond glycemic control. J Manag Care Pharm 14(5

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Unbelievable

News Top Stories
Nieves Named in City Police Complaint
Posted: Thursday, August 5, 2010 10:00 am | Updated: 4:43 pm, Fri Aug 6, 2010.
Washington Police Chief Ken Hahn confirmed Friday that his office is conducting a police investigation into allegations against State Rep. Brian Nieves.
Earlier this week, Nieves won the Republican primary race for the 26th District state Senate seat now held by John Griesheimer, Washington.
A complaint against Nieves was filed Wednesday night against Nieves and a report was taken, Hahn told The Missourian. He did not release the name of the man who filed the complaint.
Nieves said he is not aware of the specific nature of the complaint against him, but denied any wrongdoing.
"The case currently is under investigation," Hahn said, noting that he would not comment on specifics contained in the report.
Sources have told The Missourian that the complaint involves an alleged assault and possible felonious restraint and that a handgun may have been displayed.
"There are rumors flying around but I have no idea what is going on. I don't even know the details of what Shawn Bell is alleging. Nothing happened in this office that was illegal and I have witnesses," Nieves said.
"The election is over, the people have spoken in a resounding way and it's a good time to move on," Nieves told The Missourian.
Bell worked on the campaign of Dick Stratman, an opponent of Nieves. Nieves sharply criticized Bell during the campaign on his local radio show alleging Bell was responsible for some of the negative attacks against him.
Hahn conceded that rumors about the alleged incident have been widely circulated in the Washington area in the last two days.
"Officially, we are still investigating," Hahn said.
He said after all interviews are conducted and reports completed, the case will be submitted to the prosecuting attorney's office unbelievable

Endorsment of Jack Jackson

Jack Jackson Endorsement: I Timothy A. Harper hereby Endorse Jack Jackson for State Senate for the 26 District. I am an Emergency Department RN.for 31 years. I am talk show host on 1350 am. I am a Husband,and Father. I Trust and Believe in Jack's Leadership and Honesty. Thank You Timothy A. Harper cell# 314 303-9763

Vote Jack Jackson August 3,2010 Tuesday

Retired Marine Colonel believes stance is a key in battle to create jobs.
www.jackjackson.org
Jack Jackson, a Republican candidate for Missouri State Senate in the
26th district today issued a morals and ethics conduct pledge. Jackson’s pledge
is a promise to citizens that he will hold himself to the highest possible
levels of moral and ethical integrity. The former state Representative from
Wildwood contends that lawmakers must make this kind of commitment so they can
fully concentrate on the economy and jobs instead of defending behavior.
“At a time when our elected officials need to focus on reviving our economy and
helping get people back to work, the last thing we need is another politician
brought down by moral and ethical failure. If we can’t trust our leaders to be
decent and honorable people then we can’t rely on them to work as hard as
possible to help bring back jobs and prosperity. I believe there is a direct
relationship between poor behavior of our leaders and the ability to create
conditions that will nurture financial stability and growth for our
communities."
Jackson says, "That is why, as I seek the office of State Senator, I make this
pledge; I will continue to live my life with high ethical and moral standards. I
dedicate myself to moral and ethical service, just as I have as a Marine, just
as I have in my business life and as just as I have as a state lawmaker. It is
my oath never to allow tainted ethics or scandalous morals distract me from my
sworn mission to serve only the interest on those who would honor me with their
trust and votes.”

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The Harrier , so cooool

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Bill Federer at Warren County Tea Party

Happy Memorial Day

The Connected Family-Three Simple Tips To Create Unity At Home.mov

Video from my good friend Clint

The McQueen-Gadberry Family

Jasha McQueen-Gadberry sings"No Free Lunch"

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Baseball Story

Tom Arri on the Radio

Radio Show

MY Friend Clint S

Hosting Radio Show 4/17/10

I have been asked to host the Radio Show " It's Your Nation " on 1350AM Washington MO. If you can't pick the station up, than you can watch, on line, livestream or archival at www.jacktalks.com I have been co-hosting with Josh for 5 weeks now and the Host Jack Jackson is going out of town and asked me and Josh to host the show. (I've got the controls Jack,don't worry) So, I need you all to help by calling into the show to make it more fun. The Show has a theme Community, sports and politics.I think the show we have lined up for tomorrow is going to be fun, So call in at 1-636-239-3200 or call my cell at 314 303-9763....Peace,Love,and Respect....Ponytailtim......

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By Mary Jaksch
We all tend to admire great people. People that have shaped the way the world is through their personal courage like Gandhi, or Nelson Mandela. Or others who have shaped the way we think, like Albert Einstein or Plato. And then there are those who inspire us because they overcame their limitations, like great athletes, or artists, or writers, or entrepreneurs, or discoverers, or inventors.

Compared with these giants of mankind, our lives can seem insignificant. But in fact, greatness is hidden within all of us. We just need to bring it out.

Are these three things holding you back?
We believe that we have limits.
I’m sure you can remember your parents or your teachers say something that implied that you’re somehow mediocre. Maybe they said that you weren’t intelligent enough, or talented enough, or -well – simply not good enough.
We buy into social myths.
When people say that we are too young, or too old, or too stupid, or that we are the wrong gender, to achieve our dreams – we tend to believe them. Greatness means transcending social norms. It means letting go of what other people think we can or can’t achieve. Remember that it’s not your business what others think about you.
We harbor secret self doubts.
What do you really feel about yourself? Are you confident – or do you have self-doubts? Lack of confidence saps the energy we need to make our life into something of value – not just for ourselves, but for those whose lives we touch. Our self-doubts are the negative voices that we heard from others when we were little. We not only internalize these negative messages, we’ve tend to amplify them. A good starting point for letting go of self-doubts is to actually notice the negative messages in your mind. Awareness is the first step of change.
Here’s how to bring out the greatness within:
Trust your dream
Greatness comes in many sizes. Greatness means that you become fully yourself and transcend your doubts and perceived limitations. Greatness doesn’t mean that you need to do huge things. It means that whatever you do, you pour into it your complete being.
Gear up with passion.
Passion is what gives us the strength to follow our dreams. It’s the powerhouse that can uncover our hidden greatness. Because passion drives us forward and allows us to overcome setbacks and obstacles.
Don’t thrash.
Imagine a boating accident where everyone falls overboard. Who do you think has the best chance of survival – the one who’s in panic and thrashes around, or the one who thinks clearly about the best strategy -whether it’s safer to cling to the wreck, to swim to shore, or to stay afloat until rescue arrives? My money would be on the resourceful one who conserve energy and make a plan. The same principle is important when overcoming hardship. Don’t thrash – create a survival plan instead.
Get up after falling.
Failure and making mistakes are inevitable – if you’re human. Just look at how often toddlers fall over when they learn to walk. I think the reason many of us give up after initial problems is because failure seems to reinforce hidden self-doubts. Actually, making mistakes means that you are learning. One way to increase success is to increase your failure rate. Because each so-called failure overcome is a step forward towards actualizing your dream.
Count your blessings.
Sometimes we tend to focus on difficulties, and not on what is going well. That can get us down, instead of lifting us up. I recently got an email from a reader who described her life as two steps back and one step forward because of her lack of confidence. Sounds familiar? But the amazing thing is that she is in the process of completing a PHD. What that means is that she has already gone through a huge, successful journey of getting to where she is. However, her self-doubts are preventing her from actually seeing how well she’s doing – even though she’s got challenges to overcome.
Don’t listen to the knockers
Many people are quite negative because they feel bad about themselves. They want to pull down achievers to their own level. Remember that their criticism of you is just an expression of their own self-doubts and fears.
Put your heart, soul, and sweat into your dreams.
Great people work incredibly hard – success doesn’t come by accident. I recently got an email, saying, “I want to be successful without having to do much.” Sorry, friend – but that’s not how it works!

From my friend Rose

Y R U Afraid?
Are you fearful as you approach big projects or major presentations, a dinner with company bigwigs, networking? A colleague the other day expressed surprise when I told him how fearful I used to be at leading groups because I am certainly confident NOW. I wasn't when I was in the same beginning place as he. Today I may be nervous or tensely focused; but generally not afraid.

My TV appearances as The Job Doctor, speaking and facilitating groups helped me learn the following about managing fear:

1. Know your material. To your bones. And have every word of the first two minutes down COLD. If you walk in with only HEAD knowing, with lack of solid rehearsal, without understanding exactly where everything is going, you will be fearful, scattered. If you know it in your gut, you can handle surprises that inevitably happen. With television, people roam the studio, crises crash around you, and you have to stay focused, smiling, PERFORMING. TV tip for learning those two minutes: Look at an unmoving object while you recite your first words. If your eyes stray, you're searching your brain for what to say. Recite it and stare till you don't need to look away.

2. Get as much "performing" experience as you can. Speeches, presentations, facilitations, teaching, leading meetings. All fear-producing experiences. The more you do, the less afraid you'll be. I was on television every week for 12 years. For the first five, I was so frightened when I sat on the news set I thought I'd have a heart attack. Then it went away. I used to throw up before I went on stage; after awhile, I didn't. But you have to step into fearful experiences again and again, whether it's making cold calls or conducting training or talking to your company president, to finally know you're competent - maybe an expert - at this.

3. Respect the extended learning process. You can't bring spring a day sooner. You can't evade this numbers game. The more you do it, the better you'll get. Do it a lot and the fear will fade.

4. Embrace the fear. You need its edge. Stage fright is a great performance booster. I'm worried when I DON'T have it. It's an energy your audience needs to see in you. It's your invitation to them to join you in an exciting, pumped place.

5. It's about you first, but it's really about them. If you are shivering-fearful, then you are totally self absorbed and you'd better get out of it. This is necessary YOU: Material. Beginning. Where we're going. Lookin' your best. Once you take care of that, then pay attention to what they're paying you for: the participants, the audience, the executives, the results.

This is your focus on THEM: How can I be of service? What's my job here? What are they here to achieve? How can I add value? What got my head out of my behind was The Tao of Leadership. Standing in fear before performing, I would open it to a random page, and this book of little wisdoms always made the perfect point to laser my attention on the other, not me. You need ego. You also must put it away. Both are required for doing this work.

6. Have something that anchors you. You can tell how afraid I am by how much jewelry I'm wearing. Pearls make me feel better. If you see bracelets, earrings, rings, a rope of 10 mm. oyster spit around my neck and a hot line to the Macy's pearls counter scribbled on my hand, you know I'm shakin' in my boots. In a difficult class I taught, I put a little toy bee on the podium, to remind me I had a B-HAG, a big, hairy goal with these students. Take with you something that makes you laugh or reminds you you're solid, prepared, eager to contribute.

7. This time tomorrow, it'll all be over. This mantra helps you realize the transience of even this challenging task. You may be fabulous. They may be fractious. You may take them to a higher plain. But it will be O-V-E-R. Comfort yourself with that final fear-busting thought.
POSTED BY ROSE JONAS AT 8:17 AM

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It was a great show today here are some excerpts from the show "It's Your Nation" Hosted by Jack Jackson special guest Josh Foster also Paul Brown,Happy Easter to everyone. The Lord Has Risen

Jack Jackson "It's Your Nation"

Phil Yates discussing jobs on "It's Your Nation" Hosted by Jack Jackson on 1350am every Saturday 9am-12 noon, Live stream should be up by next week Jack also had Commander Joe Franks and Reverend Tom Smith, Great Show , Thanks Jack, Keep up the great work

Easterbunny and Ponytailtim

The Easterbunny was out in St Clair Missouri at The Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Supported by Jack Jackson. We all know Jesus is the reason for the season. Jesus=Love

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Jack Jackson's March Madness Basketball Bracket Pick's

Jack Jackson's March Madness Basketball Bracket Pick's we got it on tape, Caught on flip cam on the morning Radio Show " It's Your Nation" Hosted by Jack Jackson Every Saturday 9am-12n Call in talk show at (636) 239-3200 on 1350AM www.themouthtalks.com , Tim Harper on Facebook, Ponytailtim on twitter Peace,Love& Respect Ponytail

Radio Show 9am-12noon Saturdays,1350am

Hey, I'll be on the radio today from 10am-11am on 1350am All Talk Radio,Check it out

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I got to spend time with Jack yesterday.Things are going really well with the campaign. Jack's plan to bring new jobs directly to the 26TH District is on tract.He's untangling the strangulation knot on small businesses. He's is using his national and international contacts to bring in industry. I am learning so much from Jack, you can feel his leadership and experience as he brings together our district.I am not sure exactly what it is about Jack that motivates people to strive to help our community, whether it's the Master's Degree in Human Resources from Pepperdine University, or his Degree from Purdue or the advance training in Maryland at the Navy Test Pilot School where he earned an Aviation Engineering Degree equivalent to a civilian Masters Degree, heck, it might have been the 668 combat missions over south east Asia, or all those years at Boeing as Senior Test Pilot dealing with million dollar contracts, or just hovering over the Arch in all those air shows in his Boeing Marine Corp Harrier Jet,or being called back into service during the Gulf War. He motivates me to be my best. I am very fortunate to be able to call Jack a friend,and know that my community will be lead the next four years by Greatness...Peace & Respect...Tim Harper