tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67936135473147389952024-02-08T13:47:26.948-05:00Golden Goods: Real News That Makes You Glad To Be Alive!Whatever you give your focus, energy and attention to is what you get more of in life. So,... we're dishing up all the goods on who's up to great stuff, inspiring others, changing lives and helping the world be a little bit better right here in one place where you can get at it, celebrate it, share it, contribute to it... heck, maybe even become a part of it!Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-74258639753803837462009-11-04T00:46:00.001-05:002009-11-04T00:46:33.675-05:00My favorite quote ever, "I don't wanna face my fears! I'm afraid of 'em!!!" - SpongeBob SquarePants - www.goldMindgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-54553576337268113492009-10-31T17:55:00.001-04:002009-10-31T17:55:12.740-04:00Responding to my son's inquiry about vacation,... "No, we're not going on vacation again for another six months. We're just gonna stay here in Orlando."<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-71723250854841263072009-10-31T14:33:00.001-04:002009-10-31T14:33:39.838-04:00just put up a new chandelier over dining room table. $35 on craigslist. Wife loves me!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-72054025427863136322009-09-30T16:10:00.001-04:002009-09-30T16:10:05.674-04:00Just came out of Hershey Chocolate World in PA. What an inspiring man. What a lot of good he did. - www.goldMindgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-55290343740986920442009-09-30T10:08:00.001-04:002009-09-30T10:08:43.659-04:00just bought a copy of The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin and is wondering why he never heard if it before? - www.goldMindgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-49623127998160194132009-09-26T11:33:00.001-04:002009-09-26T11:33:43.346-04:00So, I'm at the grocery store and I discover a thing called "Whole Grain White" bread. What the...?!? LOL! Spin marketing at it's finest!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-71211499892588961682009-09-17T16:12:00.001-04:002009-09-17T16:12:07.497-04:00You owe it to yourself to try a Coconut Cream Pie food bar by Larabar. Wow, that's good! I wonder if they have an affiliate program? - www.goldMindgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-87128990794753557322009-09-17T10:40:00.001-04:002009-09-17T10:40:54.524-04:002 sick children, no sleep for Sarah 'til 4am, power is out 'til 2pm and a goal for 7 more sales in 3 days. We've got that! :) - www.goldMindgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-78675615781324947152009-09-14T17:03:00.001-04:002009-09-14T17:03:08.928-04:00If success is like a recipe, what's the missing ingredient? - www.KnowForYourself.com. $5 off w/ code 126887<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-49127207581075006052009-09-14T10:27:00.001-04:002009-09-14T10:27:03.060-04:00Visited Independence Hall for first time yesterday! Truly sobering. - www.goldMindgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-88708144227011455312009-09-12T20:21:00.001-04:002009-09-12T20:21:34.404-04:00Live the life YOU imagine. www.KnowForYourself.com. $5 off w/ code 126887<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-33215086108076743322009-09-12T17:34:00.001-04:002009-09-12T17:34:51.721-04:00Fully express your true voice. www.KnowForYourself.com. $5 off w/ code 126887<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-58604387921608170902009-09-12T15:19:00.001-04:002009-09-12T15:19:06.506-04:00What would you do if you KNEW you couldn't fail? - www.KnowForYourself.com. $5 off w/ code 126887<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-36494200532616587892009-09-12T15:09:00.001-04:002009-09-12T15:09:20.438-04:00Weather in Philly is too good! Www.KnowForYourself.com. $5 off w/ code 126887<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-17692069707404465662009-09-12T14:43:00.001-04:002009-09-12T14:43:50.528-04:00Mine the gold in your mind. www.KnowForYourself.com. $5 off w/ code 126887<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. 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Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-35345140519657029642009-09-10T09:18:00.001-04:002009-09-10T09:18:19.890-04:00Ever wanted to know for yourself exactly what you're capable of? Get $5 off awesome new DVD at www.KnowForYourself.com with coupon code 126887.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-269996985013813782009-05-28T21:16:00.001-04:002009-05-28T21:16:38.905-04:00A sale a day brightens your way. - www.goldMindgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-70710890733007954492009-05-28T21:14:00.001-04:002009-05-28T21:14:07.008-04:00A sale a day keeps the bill collectors away. - www.goldMindgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-85974749844275438502009-05-25T11:25:00.001-04:002009-05-25T11:25:43.886-04:00Wow, i love my job! - www.goldMindgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-24043468563928468182009-05-05T08:19:00.001-04:002009-05-05T08:19:48.112-04:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The common denominator of successes is they have formed the HABIT of doing what failures won't do. <a href='http://ping.fm/WtmoF'>http://ping.fm/WtmoF</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? Make a Difference... visit <a href="http://www.goldmindgroup.com">goldMind group</a>.</div>Brian M. Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-9228495840455983202009-04-09T12:30:00.002-04:002009-04-09T12:33:42.236-04:00Good Samaritan pays woman's $65 grocery bill<a href="http://media.bonnint.net/slc/0/55/5566.jpg?filter=ksl/story_big"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 232px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px" alt="" src="http://media.bonnint.net/slc/0/55/5566.jpg?filter=ksl/story_big" border="0" /></a>OGDEN -- An Ogden woman cannot believe a stranger paid her $65 bill at the grocery store.<br />The Ogden Standard-Examiner reports it happened around 8 p.m. Friday at the Albertsons at 20th Street and Harrison Boulevard.<br />Frances Martinez reached the register but had a problem with her debit card. She stepped aside to call the bank. She says when she came back, the checker had surprising news.<br />"She goes, ‘The lady behind you paid for all your groceries; $65 worth.' I said, ‘Who was it? What does she look like?'" Martinez said.<br />But the woman was gone. The checker said all the Good Samaritan asked was that Martinez smile at four people.<br />Martinez tells the Standard-Examiner she went home and cried. "That doesn't happen, hardly ever. Now with the economy so bad, it's wonderful that someone would do that," Martinez said. <hr /><a href="http://brian.shopping.officelive.com/"><p align="center"><embed name="gMg_Banner_468x60" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=" src="http://brian.shopping.officelive.com/images/gMg Banner 468x60.swf" width="468" height="60" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"></embed></p></a><hr /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript"><br /><br />addthis_url='<data:post.url/>'; addthis_title='<data:post.title/>'; addthis_pub='briangwyn';</script><br /><br /><br /><script src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/addthis_widget.php?v=12" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><span id="atb921896744b745"><a class="snap_noshots" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, 'share', '<data:post.url/>', '<data:post.title/>')" onclick="return addthis_to()" onmouseout="addthis_close()" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=15&winname=addthis&pub=briangwyn&s=&url=%3Cdata%3Apost.url%2F%3E&title=%3Cdata%3Apost.title%2F%3E&logo=&logobg=&logocolor=&ate=AT-briangwyn/-/-/9218968709f6c/1/48b2e66a1dbb861c&adt=undefined&content=&CXNID=2000001.5215456080540439074NXC"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="16" alt="AddThis" src="http://s7.addthis.com/button1-bm.gif" width="125" /></a></span><br /><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Want More? 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Gwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16930456856874207961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6793613547314738995.post-76604982475623101072009-02-13T12:07:00.001-05:002009-02-13T12:07:49.228-05:00Tony Dungy gets inspiration from readers<h3> </h3> <blockquote> <h5></h5> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/article974463.ece">By Kevin Smetana, St. Petersburg Times Staff Writer</a></p> <hr noshade="noshade" size="1" /> <p><img height="302" alt="Tony Dungy signs his latest book, Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance, for former Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Jay Feaster at Ave Maria Christian gift store Saturday." src="http://www.tampabay.com/multimedia/archive/00056/brn_dungy021309_a_56305c.jpg" width="450" align="right" border="1" /></p> <p>Tony Dungy signs his latest book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1414326815?ie=UTF8&tag=notanotherove-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1414326815">Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance</a>, for former Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Jay Feaster at Ave Maria Christian gift store Saturday.</p> <p>[KEVIN SMETANA | Times]</p> <p>BRANDON — Be bold.</p> <p>That's the lesson Ilene Stubbs learned from Tony Dungy, and she says it helped save her husband's life. </p> <p>In August, Fred Stubbs suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident. The doctor said he probably wouldn't make it, but Ilene believed otherwise.</p> <p>"I looked at the doctor and said, 'I'm going to pray that you're going to have wisdom beyond what you know, and you're going to be amazed at the results,' " she said. "I think Tony speaking out so boldly gives other Christians that opportunity to know they need to speak boldly."</p> <p>Today, Fred is walking with a cane.</p> <p>"I truly believe (that) because I spoke boldly to that doctor, he went in and tried just a little bit harder," said Stubbs, one of several hundred Dungy fans at Ave Maria Christian gift store in Brandon on Saturday getting the former NFL coach's autograph. </p> <p>Dungy, the Bucs' coach from 1996 to 2001, remains an icon in Tampa Bay for his community outreach work, Christian beliefs and calm demeanor. At Ave Maria, he engaged in conversations with fans, shook their hands and thanked <i>them </i>for coming out.</p> <p>"There's no made-for-television with this guy," said former Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Jay Feaster, a Brandon resident and one of the first in line Saturday. "He's genuine. He's inspirational."</p> <p>With co-author Nathan Whitaker at his side, Dungy was promoting his latest book, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1414326815?ie=UTF8&tag=notanotherove-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1414326815">Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance</a></i>. He also signed copies of his 2007 New York Times best seller, <i>Quiet Strength</i> and his children's book, <i>You Can Do It!</i></p> <p>Dungy said hearing people like Ilene Stubbs tell their stories of how he and his books have influenced them is gratifying.</p> <p>"You go into football hoping to help young men become better players and better people," said Dungy, who recently retired after seven seasons with the Colts. "You hope to have an impact on the guys on your team, but to hear people say the book helped them, that does make me feel good."</p> <p>Dozens of autograph seekers brought their kids so they could meet a man described by many as the ideal role model for his involvement in charities, including All Pro Dad and the Boys and Girls Club.</p> <p>"It's a great family moment to see a man of character," said Valrico resident Norman Harris, while waiting in line with his wife and three kids. "For the kids, it's just a great lesson for them."</p> <p>Once the Harrises reached the front of the line, Dungy let 8-year-old Jake and 6-year-old Henry try on his Super Bowl ring from the Colts' 2006 season.</p> <p>"It just touched my heart to have somebody with such integrity and such character and faith appreciate my children," their mother, Jessica Harris, said.</p> <p>Jeanine Johnson, of Valrico, brought her 11-year-old son, Noah, to meet Dungy because he is a "strong example" of how to live a family life. She plans on discussing <i>Uncommon</i> with her son as he reads it while approaching his teenage years. </p> <p>"There are negative sports figures out there, and it's too bad that our young people look up to them," she said. "So I think this is a refreshing change."</p> <p>Noah got a compliment from Dungy for his retro, creamsicle Mike Alstott jersey.</p> <p>"He's a good person," Noah said. "He's really respectful, especially to his (former players). I wish he would have kept coaching instead of retiring now."</p> <p>Dungy has been busy since retiring, doing 13 book signings in eight days. He said he believes it was the right time to leave the game, but wouldn't rule out a return to the NFL.</p> <p>"I never would have foreseen myself writing books, and here I am, so I guess I can't close any doors," said Dungy, who is back living in Tampa. 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The four students agreed they want to not only lose weight but also lead healthier lifestyles." height="480" alt="15315" src="http://photos.ocolly.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15315&g2_serialNumber=2" width="319" align="right" />Photo illustration by Jaclyn Cosgrove</p> <p>These four students — Kara Scifres, an elementary education junior; Kate Wear, an English freshman; Michael Ennis, a business management entrepreneurship sophomore; and Tiffany Farney, an advertising junior — are half of the employees from the Interlibrary Services participating in the office’s own version of Biggest Loser, a popular NBC show about weight loss. The group’s competition runs from Feb. 2 to April 27. The four students agreed they want to not only lose weight but also lead healthier lifestyles.  </p> <p>By <strong><a href="http://ocolly.com?s=Nicholas+Mendez&key=reporter">Nicholas Mendez</a>, </strong><em>Staff Writer, OColly.com</em></p> <p>The time for change is just around the corner, and the rewards could benefit all.</p> <p>This is the outlook of participants involved in the Interlibrary Services weight loss challenge.</p> <p>“I came to college and started studying a lot,” said Michael Ennis, director of the ILS weight loss challenge. <br />“As a result, I started eating bad foods.”</p> <p>Ennis’ story is similar to most first-time college students. However, Ennis has decided he is going to use his weight gain to become the biggest loser.</p> <p>Instead of pursuing his weight loss goals alone, he has decided to lead a group of aspiring “losers” on a path leading to long-term success.</p> <p>Working in the Interlibrary Services department on campus, “team trim,” which Ennis leads, has started a weight loss support group that will help students develop a healthier lifestyle.</p> <p>Through an emphasis on proper nutrition, portion control and exercise, team trim focuses on the idea of losing weight through means of a new lifestyle, according to an official document team trim provided. <br />Ennis and team trim have declared that change is necessary.</p> <p>As of last Monday, Ennis’ New Year’s Resolution became more than an idea with good intentions; it became a reality.</p> <p>“I wake up at 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday,” Ennis said. “It’s paying off.”</p> <p>The cost of entrance is $1 per week and is open to all OSU students.</p> <p>Those interested should visit the ILS office on the west side of the library’s first floor.</p> <p>To make the challenge interesting, the group has decided to include weekly bonuses.</p> <p>Each week there will be a weigh in, according to an official document provided by team trim.</p> <p>The person who has lost the most weight by the end of the week will be rewarded with a prize.</p> <p>The person who loses the most overall weight will be crowned the biggest loser and walk away with a grand prize equivalent to the value of all money gathered throughout the 12-week competition.</p> <p>Trying to maintain a healthful lifestyle while carrying a full load of school can be difficult.</p> <p>“It’s an accountability thing,” Ennis said. “It’s like a family here.”</p> <p>Others like Ennis have decided to join the competition not only for the prizes but also for support to lose weight and keep it off.</p> <p>“I want to participate in this weight loss challenge so I can have the support of friends,” said Karen Scifres, an elementary education junior.</p> <p>“And also so I can buy a new wardrobe soon.”</p> <p>Tiffany Farvey, an advertising junior, agreed that it helps to have support during the challenge.</p> <p>“It’s not just about losing weight, but also about changing my lifestyle,” Farvey said.</p> <p>“It also helps to have friends wake up with you at 6 a.m. to work out with me.”</p> <hr /> <p></p> <a href="http://brian.shopping.officelive.com/"> <p align="center"><embed name="gMg_Banner_468x60" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=" src="http://brian.shopping.officelive.com/images/gMg Banner 468x60.swf" width="468" height="60" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" quality="high" /></p> </a> <hr /><!-- AddThis Button for Post BEGIN --><script type="text/javascript"><br />addthis_url='<data:post.url/>'; 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