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Understanding Your Moving Quote: An Interview with Nationwide Relocation Services

October 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Nationwide Relocation ServicesA team of experienced movers at Nationwide Relocation Services stands ready to assist customers with all of their moving needs. Nationwide Relocation Services begins this process by providing an in-depth quote that describes each cost associated with a project. Recently, a spokesperson from Nationwide Relocation Services answered a few of our questions about what to look for when receiving a moving quote.

A Gathering of Experts: What’s the first step in receiving an accurate quote?

Nationwide Relocation Services: An individual should speak directly to the mover or estimator, and then request a written quote. [Read more…]

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Phillip Elden on the Special Privilege of Being a Mazama

October 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Phillip EldenAccording to Phillip Elden, one of the most enjoyable experiences of his life was joining the mountaineering group Mazama. Since becoming a member of the organization, Phillip Elden has embraced the responsibility of sharing information that benefits residents and visitors alike. In this interview, Phillip Elden provides a summary of all the programs and services offered by the program. [Read more…]

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Dave Contarino on the Cost of Training a Horse for the Kentucky Derby

October 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Thoroughbred horseAccording to Dave Contarino, the odds of owning a horse that participates in the Kentucky Derby are extremely slim. Dave Contarino has rooted for both leading contenders and long shots at Churchill Downs in his lifetime. Here, Dave Contarino provides insight into the enormous undertaking of training a horse for this prestigious event. [Read more…]

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Scott Sohr: Tennessee History Preserved Through Giving

October 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Scott Sohr NashvilleMiddle Tennessee real estate developer Scott Sohr is known for his modern homes set amidst cozy hybrid urban-rural settings. With properties including Arrington and Courtside at Southern Woods to his credit, Scott Sohr is a man who obviously knows how to integrate the best of Tennessee into his residential developments. Today, Scott Sohr opens up about two points of inspiration for his work and says that Tennessee’s historic landmarks are at the mercy of the giving spirit.

AGatheringofExperts.com: Thanks for joining us this evening.

Scott Sohr: My pleasure.

AGatheringofExperts.com: Today our topic is historic homes in Nashville. Which ones are worth a visit?

Scott Sohr: My two favorites are the Belle Mead Planation and Belmont Mansion.

AGatheringofExperts.com: Tell us about them?

Scott Sohr: Belle Mead Plantation is a former equine breeding and horseracing grounds. It was built in 1807 by John Harding, whose name is familiar to anyone who’s driven through Nashville.

AGatheringofExperts.com: And Belmont?

Scott Sohr: Belmont is today known for the college that bares its name. But the Belmont mansion has a history that goes well beyond education.

AGatheringofExperts.com: Yes, it’s notable for military occupation as well, correct?

Scott Sohr: Before the Battle of Nashville, Gen. Thomas J. Wood and his troops occupied the home. Remarkably, the residence wasn’t damaged.

AGatheringofExperts.com: Are these two homes still open for tours?

Scott Sohr: They are, and both are constantly undergoing renovations.

AGatheringofExperts.com: Who funds these preservation efforts?

Scott Sohr: The reconstruction and archaeological projects are mostly paid for by private donation, tour fees, and memberships fees for their respective societies.

AGatheringofExperts.com: How can visitors help?

Scott Sohr: The Belmont Mansion Association offers a number of membership options. These include a $25 individual membership all the way up to a $1,500 lifetime membership.

AGatheringofExperts.com: What do members receive?

Scott Sohr: Free admission and gift shop discounts along with a subscription to the Mansion’s newsletter and invitations to special events not available to the public. Most of all, members get the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped secure the past for their children and their children’s children.

AGatheringofExperts.com: What about Belle Meade Plantation?

Scott Sohr: This landmark has a similarly structured membership program.

AGatheringofExperts.com: You mentioned archeological projects at these sites. Can you explain?

Scott Sohr: Most recently, at Belmont, the school was getting ready to erect a new pharmacy school on the grounds. It was discovered that there was more evidence of the former zoo than previously thought.

AGatheringofExperts.com: So, the area is being observed before construction?

Scott Sohr: Yes. The area around the bear pit will be surveyed, documented, and photographed before the school continues.

AGatheringofExperts.com: Before we close, can you tell our readers how they can connect with Belmont Mansion and Belle Meade Plantation?

Scott Sohr: The easiest is online at belmontmansion.com and bellemeadeplantation.com.

 

 

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Kris Krohn: The Conscious Creator

October 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Kris KrohnKris Krohn is a well-known real estate investor, investment coach and author. As the founder of Strongbrook Direct, he has developed real estate investment formulas that have helped people achieve financial stability by generating residual income. Here Kris Krohn discusses concepts from his bestselling new book, The Conscious Creator, co-authored with Stephen Palmer.

A Gathering of Experts: Kris Krohn, thank you for talking with us.

Kris Krohn: It’s my pleasure.

A Gathering of Experts: Your new book is making a lot of waves. One Amazon reviewer states, “I’m impressed by how effectively The Conscious Creator teaches the principles of success. In my opinion, it is the best book in the entire manifesting genre.” That’s quite high praise.

Kris Krohn: Well, I am humbled by the response we’re getting, but more importantly I am very excited about the positive impact the book is having on people’s lives!

A Gathering of Experts: In a nutshell, tell us what the book says.

Kris Krohn: Absolutely. Basically, we have discovered that there are “Six Laws of Conscious Creation.” Our future doesn’t just happen to us, we participate in creating it.

A Gathering of Experts: Can you break them down for us?

Kris Krohn: Yes. The first law is what we call the law of attraction. You attract into your life what you think about most. Your dominant and persistent thoughts eventually manifest as physical reality.

A Gathering of Experts: You’re using the word “manifest” to mean “appear,” right?

Kris Krohn: Yes. What you think about most eventually becomes reality.

A Gathering of Experts: And what’s the second law?

Kris Krohn: It is the law of purpose. Your desires and actions must be manifestations of your “true self” to achieve your highest potential. Your true self embodies the highest, most accurate truth from which you can create at your greatest potential. Conscious creators know who they are and what they were born to accomplish.

A Gathering of Experts: That is profound. Where does that take us next?

Kris Krohn: It leads to the third law, the law of choice and accountability. Your perception of reality is a choice, not a condition, and your experience is your creation, whether you realize it or not. The more accountability you take for your reality, the greater power you have to change it.

A Gathering of Experts: And that leads to a next step? 

Kris Krohn: Yes, it necessitates the law of alignment. Everything you think, say and do must align with what you want to manifest. The more closely your beliefs are aligned with truth, the greater power you have to manifest your creations.

A Gathering of Experts: This kind of thinking requires positivity, I would suppose? 

Kris Krohn: Yes, it does. It requires faith, as in the law of faith. Conscious creators work with complete faith that they can manifest their desires, and they act on that faith with courage, despite having little or no evidence from past accomplishments.

A Gathering of Experts: What about those inevitable setbacks that occur?

Kris Krohn: They require patience. The law of gestation tells us that there is a natural gestation period for all acts of creation. The greater the goal, the longer the gestation period.

A Gathering of Experts: What other ideas have sprung from this mode of thinking?

Kris Krohn: Basically it’s like this: You possess the power to call anything into creation that you want. So if you want more success, diagnose where you are now in life and learn how to go to the next level. It requires some introspection. Learn who you are and what will fulfill you.

A Gathering of Experts: And how does this affect your work world?

Kris Krohn: In short, if you manifest what you think about, why not make a living doing what you love? That ensures maximum success.

A Gathering of Experts: Leave us with a few final thoughts. 

Kris Krohn: The Conscious Creator is a parable for your life and path to success. A paragraph from the book puts it well: “Living your passion and achieving your dreams is not an easy path. It’s a path full of struggle. It comes with its share of heartache. But it’s what you were born for. It’s the only path worthy of your heritage. And with all my heart and soul, I promise you this: The journey is worth it.”

Real estate investor and entrepreneur Kris Krohn attends conferences and seminars across the country promoting The Strait Path to Real Estate Wealth, his simple but effective guide to financial strategy.

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Debunking Health Myths

October 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

10.10.13 - health myths waterBottled water is of higher quality and healthier for us—correct? Experts say that isn’t necessarily true. If your water is from a public water supply, check with the local water department to see if the water is tested regularly for coliform bacteria, nitrate or other contaminants. Ask for the latest report on your community’s water supply. You will probably discover the water is just as safe as that in the designer bottles selling for several dollars each. If you prefer the taste of bottled water, consider buying a cost-effective water filtration system, rather than buying by the bottle.

Sugar-free drinks are a terrific diet aid—right? As recent studies reveal, perhaps not. Experiments show that when you eat something sweet, your brain receives the message that you are consuming sugar and responds with insulin. The sugar that is already in your blood is routed to fat cells to make room for the incoming sugar. When the sugar doesn’t arrive, your body is confused. It wants to replenish the sugar level in the blood. Suddenly you feel hungry again. Recent experiments have shown that, because real sugar gives you energy and fake sugar makes you weak (causes a drop in blood sugar level), you eat more and gain weight. If your primary interest is in losing weight, you may want to reconsider those sugar-free items.*

Fat is a bad thing that should be avoided at all costs—true? Actually, the body needs some fat in order to absorb nutrients, but make sure the fats you are consuming are good fats. Whether you are watching your weight for health reasons or simply to lose a few pounds, make sure eat good fats in order to ensure you absorb the nutrients your body needs. Avocado, olive oil and goat cheese are all good fats when consumed in small quantities. A fat-free diet is counterproductive because when your body, aided by small amounts of good fat, absorbs nutrients, you will be less hungry, eat less, and lose weight naturally.

*Note: Not all sugar-free substitutes are the same. People with diabetes should check with their doctor regarding sugar substitutes.

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Green Water Technologies on Saving Money With Pro Elite Systems

October 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Green-Water-TechnologiesProElite_Web_2-4Green Water Technologies is a distributor of water services and equipment for consumers across the United States. In this brief interview, Green Water Technologies explains how people can save money by using a Pro Elite System, a high-efficiency professional water treatment system certified by Energy Star that will combat hard water in the home.

A Gathering of Experts: What are some of the benefits of softened water?

Green Water Technologies: Some benefits include improved shampoo lather, reduced film and stains on shower walls, and fewer spots on dishes.

A Gathering of Experts: Is there a financial benefit as well?

Green Water Technologies: Softening water can save both money and energy.

A Gathering of Experts: How so?

Green Water Technologies: Several independent studies have indicated that softened water keeps appliances running for a longer time period while making pipes cleaner.

A Gathering of Experts: What impact does the system have on daily activities?

Green Water Technologies: It greatly reduces the amount of detergent required for cleaning, and allows people to clean clothes and dishes at decreased temperatures.

A Gathering of Experts: This must drastically reduce heating bills.

Green Water Technologies: Very true. Water heaters will also lose efficiency with the presence of hard water.

A Gathering of Experts: Are there statistics that show the difference?

Green Water Technologies: In gas water heaters, each five grains per gallon of hardness will cause an 8 percent loss of efficiency, along with an 8 percent increase in cost, according to the Water Quality Association. This is based on the usage of 100 gallons of hot water each day.

A Gathering of Experts: That’s incredible.

Green Water Technologies: Not to mention that faucets and showerheads have proven to last longer in the presence of softened water.

A Gathering of Experts: How was the quality of the showerhead?

Green Water Technologies: One particular study found that showerheads with the presence of softened water were able to maintain a wonderful luster as well as full flow.

A Gathering of Experts: And that stands in contrast with showerheads with hard water?

Green Water Technologies: Yes, those showerheads lost up to 75 percent of their flow rate within the next 18 months.

A Gathering of Experts: What about when doing laundry?

Green Water Technologies: Researchers ran clothes washers and dishwashers for 30 days, with a total of 240 wash cycles that used hard water and softened sources.

A Gathering of Experts: What did they find?

Green Water Technologies: Units that used softened water exhibited almost no scale buildup.

A Gathering of Experts: But hard water was much different?

Green Water Technologies: It was. Units that ran on hard water showed a buildup of both scale and deposits.

A Gathering of Experts: It sounds like softened water should be the goal for all homeowners.

Green Water Technologies: Absolutely. It’s truly the best thing for anyone’s home.

For more information on water softening devices, Green Water Technologies encourages consumers to explore their website at gwtinc.net.

 

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YOR Health Products Activate Digestion With Enzymes

October 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

YOR Health ProductsYOR Health was founded in 2008 in Irvine, California, to help health conscious people achieve optimum health and well-being. Today, YOR Health products span the globe, with members throughout America, Mexico, Australia and other countries. YOR Health products offer exclusive patented features that provide real solutions and proven results. In order to have the highest quality YOR Health products, YOR Health determines the precise amount and type of natural enzymes required to improve nutritional status. In the following interview with A Gathering of Experts, the YOR Health products team explains why healthy digestion is the key to overall health and how YOR Health products aid achieving it.

A Gathering of Experts: Welcome, and thank you for joining us today.

YOR Health Products Team: It’s a pleasure to be here.

A Gathering of Experts: What are enzymes and what do they do for us?

YOR Health Products Team: Enzymes are proteins responsible for delivering and eliminating ingredients and chemicals the body uses daily. Enzymes found in the digestive tract help break down molecules into smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate absorption into the body.

A Gathering of Experts: What happens if our bodies don’t get enough enzymes?

YOR Health Products Team: If the proper amount and required type of enzymes are not available for digestion, our bodies not only become toxic from the leftover waste, but nutrients have no carrier to be delivered to the rest of the body.

A Gathering of Experts: What are the ramifications?

YOR Health Products Team: Our energy levels start to drop and our health slowly deteriorates. This is the reason many health ailments are initially a dietary mistake amplified by poor digestion.

A Gathering of Experts: Is digestive disorder a common problem?

YOR Health Products Team: Yes. More than 70 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders that interfere with their work and their lives. More Americans can be hospitalized for digestive diseases than for any other type of illness. The National Institute of Health reported that 4.5 million Americans are constipated most or all of the time. In the U.S., more than 2.5 million people visit the doctor annually because of constipation.

A Gathering of Experts: How can we get more enzymes into our bodies?

YOR Health Products Team: There are only two ways we get enzymes—by producing them or by ingesting them. Unfortunately, we produce fewer enzymes as we age. Other factors that drain us of our bodies’ enzymes include stress and environmental pollution.

A Gathering of Experts: What foods provide the most enzymes?

YOR Health Products Team: We can preserve enzymes through raw food, but raw food diets are difficult to maintain. Once the food is cooked, many of the enzymes are destroyed.

A Gathering of Experts: Why are enzyme supplements more important than ever?

YOR Health Products Team: Today, processed foods lack enzymes and natural fibers and are loaded with sugar. Plus, the Western world has a more sedentary lifestyle. So these factors mean the time that food sits in our colon is slowing down, but we still need to get enzymes into our bodies. YOR Health products offer a wide range of high quality enzyme supplements to improve and maintain healthy digestion.

A Gathering of Experts: How often should solid waste be eliminated from the body?

YOR Health Products Team: If you are not eliminating solid waste from your body at least twice every 24 hours, then you more than likely have a digestive issue that you didn’t even know about.

A Gathering of Experts: What are signs of toxin buildup in the colon?

YOR Health Products Team: Signs of toxin buildup may include allergy, constipation, frequent colds, low energy, and much more.

A Gathering of Experts: What are YOR Health products composed of?

YOR Health Products Team: YOR Health products have the highest quality ingredients. YOR Health products consist of enzymes to ensure maximum absorption and effectiveness. We call it the YOR NDS (Nutritional Delivery System), which is composed of natural and gentle plant-based enzymes.

 

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