February 2010

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28

February 28, 2010 in Tweets by Will View Comments

Please Let Me Help You Achieve Your Goals. http://www.writingonlife.com/please-let-me-help-you-achieve-your-goals/ #
RT @ainebelton: "We do not see things as they are; we see things as we are.” – Talmud #
RT @irobhere: Ordinary people, build extraordinary lives! #
RT @CHRISVOSS: Eating lemons make you live longer. #
RT @WarrenWhitlock: "The man who loves his job never works a day in his life." Confucius #
RT @SunnyRainer: "Our greatest success will come just one step away from our greatest failure". – Napoleon Hill #
Please read my latest post at http://www.writingonlife.com. Thank you, have a great day! #
Hello fellow Tweeters! Help me out and follow @votescotttaylor please RT. Have a great day! #
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RT @CHRISVOSS: If a wolf gets its leg caught in a trap, it will chew it off. #
@eaglesflite thanks for the RT. It is much appreciated! Think and Grow Rich changed my life. Cheers! in reply to eaglesflite #
RT @votescotttaylor: I uploaded a YouTube video — Candidate Forums http://youtu.be/P-B4F7X8-7I?a #
http://bit.ly/bONH4q Check out the latest post at Writing on Life. Featuring Joseph Vulpis. Great read, good times! #
RT @Sokos6: http://bit.ly/artuiE Scott Taylor. Leading Change From the Front Line. I need a leader that I can believe in. Finally found him #
Thank you for reading Writing on Life. Please spread the word and RT. http://bit.ly/CqkbJ #
Joseph Vulpis: Close and Counting http://www.writingonlife.com/joseph-vulpis-close-and-counting/ #
@thejosephvulpis Thank you for the mention and contribution. Your goals and vision for the future are refreshing. http://www.writingonlife.com in reply to thejosephvulpis #
RT @votescotttaylor: http://bit.ly/9XBlNS Retired SEAL and Survivor reality star Rudy Boesch supports Scott Taylor for Congress. #
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RT @maxalter: “Believe that you have it, and you have it.” Latin Proverb #
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@MossAllDay Thank you for the mention! If you ever want to be featured or contribute to Writing on Life, let me know. Cheers! in reply to MossAllDay #
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My American Family

February 28, 2010 in Making it Count by Will View Comments

I am the luckiest man in the world. I am blessed with the love of a women, a unique love that grows exponentially with each passing moment. I am successful, a passionate leader with hopes and dreams to change the world. Laughter fills my soul, and I smile. Ear to ear from thoughts of days to come.
I will achieve greatness, and use my abilities to impact the lives of millions.
My spirit rides on the back of courage and dedication. Uplifting moments are stored in my memory. I call on them often, they push me forward when times are tough.
I stood, with my grandfather, and. shed a tear as I looked down upon a powerful message. On the table before us were simple napkins, with simple numbers, 30 and 70. His remark was that we had a 100 years combined, influencing and leading in America. We have the classic American family. Love and compassion. Trials and tribulations.
Through all these times, we both became Chief Petty Officers. Together we served our nation for 30 years. We’ve impacted powerful organizations, our community, and most importantly, our American family.
After standing there with him, reminiscing about our many success, I realized that I can accomplish anything. I will accomplish every single thing I set out to do…for my family, my loving grandfather, and for all of you.
I will make a difference. I will look back smiling into the setting sun, knowing that I gave my whole hear, all that I am, to lead change and make the world a better place.
Have a blessed night. Smile, give thanks for all that you have, and start this week ready to take on the world.

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Twitter Updates for 2010-02-28

February 28, 2010 in Tweets by Will View Comments

Thank you everyone for becoming a fan! It really means a lot to me. Please contact me to be a featured contributor… http://bit.ly/cf5kwQ #
http://bit.ly/aOGMcV Please read then RT my latest post at Writing on Life. Your help WILL make a difference #
http://bit.ly/98YpMA Another great post by @caramandart Follow her today! #

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Twitter Updates for 2010-02-27

February 27, 2010 in Tweets by Will View Comments

I just sent a request for you to join the Writing on Life Fan Page. Most of you were already members of the group,… http://bit.ly/bH2za5 #
RT @SMCVB: RT @jamesvasanth: 10 Best Technology Blog Profiles Which You Should Follow On Google Buzz http://tinyurl.com/yjw5m7n #
RT @maxalter: “Believe that you have it, and you have it.” Latin Proverb #
RT @BearTrax4: 1939 Batman Comic Sells for More Than $1 Million at Auction http://bit.ly/c15n6G #
@MossAllDay Thank you for the mention! If you ever want to be featured or contribute to Writing on Life, let me know. Cheers! in reply to MossAllDay #
@patdroom Thank you for the mention. Have a great weekend! in reply to patdroom #

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Scott Taylor: Fighting for Our Future

February 27, 2010 in Making it Count by Will View Comments

So, I write on leadership. I write about success, living life to the fullest, making a difference each and every day.

As a Chief Petty Officer, I had the unique opportunity to lead the men and women that protect our great Nation. I know leadership, I know dedication, and especially the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

The state of our Country troubles me. We need leadership, someone to take charge for the people. People first, party second. Virigina residents, we are lucky. We’ve found our leader, Scott Taylor. To the rest of the Country, have great hope for the future, as Scott’s influence in Washington will benefit us all.

It’s my pleasure to share with you, my dedicated reader, Scott’s Story. Enjoy, and please spread the word.

Follow Scott on Twitter. @votescotttaylor

Scott Taylor’s life is one defined by leadership, service and innovation. Scott was raised by a single mother in a small town of Hebron on the Eastern Shore. When he was 11 years old, he began paying taxes from his work on a local farm. During Scott’s teenage years, his Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentor, Andrew Jones, had a profound influence in his life. Andy taught Scott everything from the importance of dinner table etiquette to how to choose stock options.

After high school, Scott enlisted in the U.S. Navy, became the youngest SEAL at the time at age 19. As a SEAL, Scott served throughout South and Central America where he gained a fluency in Spanish, built rapport with host nation militaries and leaders, and advanced U.S. interests. Scott also served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was injured in a fall during a combat mission in 2005. Scott served over 8 years in the SEAL teams and spent 2 years teaching his fellow SEALs marksmanship and reconnaissance. While in the military, Scott started a small business and currently owns and operates a real estate brokerage company, a fitness center and a security consulting firm. Scott led a security mission that ensured the safety of U.S. citizens in Yemen during the Israel/Palestinian conflict in 2009.

Scott studied Government Contracting at Old Dominion University. He ran for Mayor of Virginia Beach in 2008 and performed well among many voting blocks. Scott serves on the board of the UDT/SEAL Museum and the Virginia Beach Forum, an organization that seeks to promote civic discourse in Hampton Roads. He is a member of the UDT/Seal Association, the American Legion, The Navy League, and the VFW. Scott is the “Voice of Leadership” on Portfolio.com, a video blog affiliated with the Virginian Pilot that highlights examples of leadership and goodwill in Hampton Roads. He is active with the charity Operation Smile, serves as a mentor to an 11 year old, and attends Wave Church in Virginia Beach.

…………..Scott’s recent press release…..

My Promises to You

Scott Taylor: Fighting for Our Future

Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA - 2/26/2010 – I would like to take some time to voice my commitment to this district and each and every one of the voters here. I have outlined several promises that I will keep to you; This is my contract with the voters of Virginia’s 2nd District.

I worked until I had blisters when I was employed on a farm at age 11, I worked until I had blisters in the Navy SEAL teams, I will work until I have blisters earning your support and vote on June 8th.

My Contract with you

1. I will spend my weekends and my Congressional recess time here in the district, meeting and listening to local citizens and their concerns.

2. I will never vote for or accept any pay raise. If I do recieve a pay raise, every new penny will go to a deserving local charity.

3. I will hold listening sessions in every precinct each year I am in office.

4. I will hire all of my Congressional and district staffers from this district or with a background from this district.

5. I will never support any tax increase.

6. I will make myself personally available to any person who wants to get to know me and my policies. My personal cell phone number is (757)343-3808.

7. I will make increasing our domestic exports and decreasing our dependence on foreign imports a top priority. The key to success is in our nation’s small businesses.

8. I will work with state and other Federal transportation officials to help fix our ailing roadways and future infrastructure. I will submit and fight for legislation to include a 37.5% royalty sharing agreement with the Federal and state government from responsible offshore drilling.

9. My constituent service offices will be open until 7:00 PM, our work schedule does not end when yours does.

10. I, or a staff member, will respond to every phone message or e-mail from my constituents within 48 hours.

God Bless, Scott Taylor

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Twitter Updates for 2010-02-26

February 26, 2010 in Tweets by Will View Comments

http://bit.ly/bONH4q Check out the latest post at Writing on Life. Featuring Joseph Vulpis. Great read, good times! #
RT @Sokos6: http://bit.ly/artuiE Scott Taylor. Leading Change From the Front Line. I need a leader that I can believe in. Finally found him #
Thank you for reading Writing on Life. Please spread the word and RT. http://bit.ly/CqkbJ #
Joseph Vulpis: Close and Counting http://www.writingonlife.com/joseph-vulpis-close-and-counting/ #
@thejosephvulpis Thank you for the mention and contribution. Your goals and vision for the future are refreshing. http://www.writingonlife.com in reply to thejosephvulpis #
RT @votescotttaylor: http://bit.ly/9XBlNS Retired SEAL and Survivor reality star Rudy Boesch supports Scott Taylor for Congress. #
Please Follow @votescotttaylor Thank you for your support, please RT #
can we chat somewhere? facebook? #

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Twitter Updates for 2010-02-25

February 25, 2010 in Tweets by Will View Comments

RT @ainebelton: "We do not see things as they are; we see things as we are.” – Talmud #
RT @irobhere: Ordinary people, build extraordinary lives! #
RT @CHRISVOSS: Eating lemons make you live longer. #
RT @WarrenWhitlock: "The man who loves his job never works a day in his life." Confucius #
RT @SunnyRainer: "Our greatest success will come just one step away from our greatest failure". – Napoleon Hill #
Please read my latest post at http://www.writingonlife.com. Thank you, have a great day! #
Hello fellow Tweeters! Help me out and follow @votescotttaylor please RT. Have a great day! #
RT @SolutionsBoy: Bad command or file name. Go stand in the corner. #
RT @CHRISVOSS: If a wolf gets its leg caught in a trap, it will chew it off. #
@eaglesflite thanks for the RT. It is much appreciated! Think and Grow Rich changed my life. Cheers! in reply to eaglesflite #
RT @votescotttaylor: I uploaded a YouTube video — Candidate Forums http://youtu.be/P-B4F7X8-7I?a #

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Joseph Vulpis: Close and Counting

February 25, 2010 in Making it Count by Will View Comments

I am an artist. I am a singer. I am a visionary. I am an adventurer. I am a guitarist. I am a sinner. Most of all, I am a dreamer. Growing up in South Jersey at the ripe age of 20 years young, I am Joseph Vulpis. I have big dreams for this big world we all live in. My heart and soul are poured into everything I do. Failure was a word never meant to be a part of the dictionary, yet someone made the mistake to throw it in. I am in a band called All Shore Hero (myspace.com/allshorehero) in which I play Guitar and Sing. Both have been passions of mine since I was young. When I’m not slaying dragons or saving princesses, I love to make videos for friends, family, and best of all, strangers. Being behind the camera allows me to force you to watch only what I want you to see. I have a production team which is more of a solo shot in which I direct, edit, and produce all the videos. Companies change names as well as my actors. Currently Not Hot Productions(http://www.youtube.com/nothotproductions) is in the means of taking over the world. I’m currently working on a big project in which I have a list of 100 things to do before I die. The best part is that everyone is invited along for the ride! With aspirations from Jersey to California and dreams big enough to fill the world’s oceans three times over, I know it’s only a matter of time before it’s my time. I was put here because currently, the industry of both music and film are lacking the creativity and originality that it needs. Somewhere along the sidelines, people lost sight of what is wrong and what is right. Fake images are taking over and people are correcting their faults. Whether its photoshopping that model on the magazine cover or auto-tuning your voice, there is no reason to alter. The best advice I’ve learned from in my 20 years on this earth is as follows. Your potential is only confined to the limits of your imagination. This means the bigger you dream, the farther you go. If someone tells you that something is “impossible” or puts you down, come back harder in their face rather than a comeback or punch, but a phone call letting them know you’ve got it done. Another light that I’m shedding out of my tunnel is “An eye for an eye and the whole world will be blind.” Be the bigger person and let the person that cut you off be on their merry way or the person who cut you in line at the supermarket go ahead of you. There’s nothing wrong with making the world a better place. I truly hope you enjoyed coming into my world for such a short amount of time! I am a dreamer. I am a believer. I am Joseph Vulpis.

Follow Me at: www.twitter.com/thejosephvulpis

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Twitter Updates for 2010-02-24

February 24, 2010 in Tweets by Will View Comments

Please Let Me Help You Achieve Your Goals. http://www.writingonlife.com/please-let-me-help-you-achieve-your-goals/ #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

February 21, 2010 in Tweets by Will View Comments

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