The “Asking Productive Questions” series was designed and published by Diane Carter, sam101.com…’s founder, to help you change your life by changing the questions you ask yourself. You’ll find more than 3000 questions to help you dig deeper, start conversations, improve your critical thinking, network easier, test you limits and much more.   Do you have a self-development toolbox? Do you have a standard set of instruments or mechanisms that you use to delve into your inner self? Just asking yourself those questions makes you think, doesn’t it? That is because questioning is the most powerful tool in your self-development toolbox. When we start on the self-development path it is usually because we have asked ourselves a question: who am I, what is it I want, why am I in this position, wh... 10/27/2008

   When I moved to Atlanta five years ago, I fell in love with the "in-town" areas of Virginia Highlands, Inman park, Midtown... I longed for one of the cute 1920's bungalows I saw everywhere in those neighborhoods.  Unfortunately, my mortgage person soon gave me a reality check and I realized that I would probably have to consider a more affordable area if I wanted my bungalow...and also if I wanted to avoid the "joy"of Atlanta city taxes! As I continued my search just north of the city, I stumbled upon Historic Marietta, a small area just West of 75.  It had historic homes surrounding a charming town square with restaurants, coffe shops, antique stores, even a well-known theater.    I saw people walking to the Square from their homes, sitting in outdoor cafes, or just relaxing in Glov... 10/22/2008

A 56 Ft Tall Chicken? Marietta Georgia is the County seat for Cobb County. It is an area rich in civil war history, there are many museums, theaters, and ante bellum homes.  Marietta is home to an Air Reserve Base and many businesses. However, without a doubt our most famous landmark is a 56 ft tall chicken with a moving beak and rolling eyes! Located at a major intersection in Marietta, the locals would be lost without the Big Chicken.  Directions to or from anywhere almost always include ... Go to the Big Chicken and turn... or, Starting at The Big Chicken head down Roswell Street toward Marietta .... You get the idea. Several years ago the owners were going to dismantle it.  Maybe it was a publicity stunt, I don't know.  The public outcry was unbelievable and the Big Chicken was sav... 10/22/2008

Yesterday, the Cobb County McCain campaign folks held a "Joe The Plumber" small business rally on the Marietta Square.  As I mentioned in my post yesterday, I had been invited to speak at the event. Supposedly, public speaking is the number 1 fear for most people.  Not me.  I love it! Some folks jump out of perfectly good airplanes and think that is fun, which makes absolutely no sense to me. However, this was a little different setting for me so I would be lying if I didn't admit to a case of nerves. The event was originally scheduled for Friday, but we had some pretty hard rain so they moved it to Sunday. When I received the email promoting the event for Sunday they also mentioned they were looking for folks willing to speak, so I volunteered. Honestly, I wasn't expecting a response. ... 10/20/2008

The Cobb County McCain campaign is hosting a small business owners "Joe the Plumber" rally today on the Marietta square at 2:30. I will be there and there is a chance that I will be speaking. So if you are in the area, stop by and say hi! I would love to see some of my friends from AR there!  I"ll post later and let everybody know how the event goes. 10/19/2008

How to Effectively Market Your Home to Buyers   As a home seller, you and your real estate agent have a lot of tools available to attract the attention of potential home buyers.  Here are some of the most commonly used methods for advertising property listings and expert insight into their effectiveness.   Multiple Listing Service The Multiple Listing Service is one of the most effective marketing tools you can use when selling your home.  An MLS is a private database that allows real estate brokers who are representing home sellers to share information about property listings with real estate brokers who represent home buyers.  Most buyers' agents rely primarily on the MLS when looking for homes for their customers.   The only way to market your home through the MLS is by listing with... 10/17/2008

                             www.InFrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt REALTOR (Chimney Lakes Specialist) 770.475.1130  Ext.  6806 The moment you drive into the neighborhood you are greeted by well-groomed and well-lit landscape guiding you through the main drive of the neighborhood. Before you can form an opinion, you are greeted with the most beautiful lakes that a neighborhood can possess.  Many of our homeowners, enjoy the lake at the deck or wanting a closer interaction, they will go to the gazebo and have a picnic by the lake.  Just imagine!  Reconnecting with family, a loved one, or taking time out to reclaim a quiet moment for you.  Location, location, location is a desirable thing. Well, we have it at Chimney Lakes.  There are not one, not two but three entrances/exits to the com... 10/14/2008

Marietta Georgia Listings - Marietta Real Estate Update October 2008 - Marietta Real Estate for Sale - Single Family Detached Homes. As of today 10/11/2008 these are the current statistics for Marietta FMLS  listings entries.  Marietta GA in Cobb County there are 2647 single family detached Marietta homes for sale.  The Marietta GA MLS breakdown for single family detached homes for sale is below. Marietta Georgia Real Estate - MLS SINGLE FAMILY LISTINGS  Active - 2647 Marietta homes for sale Pending - 215 Marietta homes for sale Contingency - Due Diligence - 11 Marietta homes for sale Contingency w/Kickout - 8 Marietta homes for sale Contingency - Other - 14 Marietta homes for sale 10/11/2008

High Gates In The Millions!- Historic Robinson Farm Community In East Cobb County September 25th, 2008 categories: Builders & Architects, Neighborhood Profiles, New Construction High Gates - Historic Robinson Farm48 Custom Built Homes In East Cobb CountyCity of Marietta, County of Cobb GAHomes priced from the 1 millionsHomes built from 2006-2008 Average List Price and Sale price of a home is $1,500,000.00Average size of home is 5 bedroom / 5 full baths / 2 half bathrooms Old English Manor Style Homes featuring brick and stone exteriors.Homesites average 3/4 acre to 1 acre. Great location and school districts.The community of High Gates is situated on land which was once the Historic Robinson Farm.Located on Robinson Road next to Fullers Park Visit Homes Currently Available In High Gates... 09/25/2008

Keep Your Roof Tip-Top (NAPSI)-When it comes to curb appeal, many homeowners say it pays to start at the top. They make sure their roof is clean and attractive with no mold or mildew stains. Fortunately, that can be easier to accomplish than many realize. Getting It Clean For roofs that are already stained, there's a cleaner that's simple to apply with just a pump-type garden sprayer. Unlike with some cleaners that contain bleach, garden plants are unharmed by this StainhandleR Roof & Deck Cleaner. Keeping It Clean Once you have a clean roof, StainhandleR Roof Protector zinc strips can prevent the return of algae, fungus or moss. They work by releasing small amounts of harmless zinc oxide whenever rainwater comes in contact with the strips. This invisible protection prevents the growth ... 09/18/2008

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Marietta homes for Sale. Marietta real estate Report September 1, 2008. As of today this is the current list of Marietta homes for Sale - Single family detached homes fee simple and condominiums and town homes. Marietta is located in Cobb County GA off I-75.  You can find some great Marietta homes for Sale right here!  Marietta Homes Currently For Sale 2793 Active Single Family Detached Marietta Homes for Sale Fee Simple 10  Contingency w/Kickout  Single Family Detached Marietta Homes for Sale Fee Simple 14 Contingency - Due Diligence - Single Family Detached Marietta Homes for Sale Fee Simple 34 Contingency - Other - Single Family Detached Marietta Homes for Sale Fee Simple 245 Pending -  Properties Found - Single Family Detached Marietta Homes for Sale Fee Simple Active - 526 Propert... 08/31/2008

A city well known for it's friendly people nice cozy restaurants and a convenient drive to Atlanta is the place you may want to look for a New Home. Homes For Sale In Marietta Georgia is a market that will continue to grow and appreciate as more and more home owners understand how great this city is to live in. We take great pride in showing the homes available in Marietta. Everyone that comes to Marietta from other parts of the country falls in love with the great neighborhoods and the great people. If you are thinking of relocating to Marietta Georgia call Dwayne West with Solid Source Realty at 678-233-4159. Here is a link below to the Marietta Schools website. http://www.marietta-city.k12.ga.us/ 08/25/2008

                                              www.InFrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt 770.475.1130   Ext  6806 FORECLOSURE FOR SALE If you are in the market for a foreclosed home, you are at the right place to get the help you need in Georgia. Our experienced foreclosure specialist John Reinhardt will help you buy a foreclosed home in the Atlanta Metro Area, market place. HUD, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and many banks offer excellent buys on foreclosed real estate in Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, Dekalb, Cherokee counties. Real Estate is expensive in the Atlanta Georgia & surrounding suburbs. John & his team always want to get the very best value for our buyers. One way to get good value is to buy a foreclosed home. John Reinhardt is specially trained and experienced selling VA, HUD, Fannie... 08/22/2008

Let us represent you in the purchase of your Marietta homes or Property. Why? Because the Marietta Listing Agent represents the seller, and the best interest of the seller. If you want to get a good deal, stop! Think about it for a second. Why would they want to negotiate a great deal for you? They are going to do what it takes to represent there seller to the fullest extent. So why dont you let us represent you with your home or property purchase and  we will get the best deal for you. Call us Today and ask for Dwayne at 678-233-4159 with solid Source Realty-Marietta or to find out more about the SeeGeorgiaRealEstate team representing you follow this link.MariettaHomes For Sale can be found below. We have it broken down by Price Range, and Also by Marietta New Home Subdivisions. Here i... 08/12/2008

Since the post got so many quick comments I thought I would share the full list: New Years Day 1/1Bath Safety Month 1/1Japanese New Year 1/1Last Day of Kwanzaa 1/1Blood Donor Month 1/1Book Blitz Month 1/1Business & Reference Books Month 1/1Careers in Cosmetology Month 1/1Crime Stopper Month 1/1Prune Breakfast Month 1/1Retail Bakers Month 1/1Soup Month 1/1National Tea Month 1/1Diet Month, Fat-Free Living Month, Lose Weight & Feel Great Month 1/1Eye Health Care Month 1/1Gourmet Coffee Month 1/1Hobby Month 1/1National Clean your Computer Month 1/1Oatmeal Month 1/1Poverty in America Month 1/1Pizza Week 1/7School Crossing Guard Week 1/8Martin Luther King Day 1/15Inauguration Day 1/20Republic Day-India 1/26Black History Month (African American) 2/1American Hearth Month 2/1American History Mon... 08/11/2008

Your identity adds value to your marketing and your communications through consistent, smart, and clear messages, your value is reinforced by POWERBranding.Effective POWERBranding is valued because it builds awareness, increases recongnition, communicates uniqueness and quality, and expresses a competitive difference.POWERAction -Ask yourself:If POWERBranding requires a consistent and coordinated presentation of your business identity across all communications.Does yours? If not, start planning now to correct your brand and communications. “POWERBranding attracts an audience and creates a desired perception” ~ Diane CarterOur prices are NOT guaranteed to be the lowest, but our service is guaranteed to be 100% better than anybody else’s service! Contact me. 08/11/2008

Are you looking for a holiday for the remainder of 2008 that you can do a promotional tie-in with? If so, check out this list and plan now!Eye Exam Month 8/1Watermelon Day 8/3Friendship Day 8/5National Aviation Day 8/19Classical Music Month 9/1Honey Month 9/1Jazz Month 9/1Little League Month 9/1National Hispanic Heritage Month 9/1National Hunting and Fishing Month 9/1Apple Month 9/1Book Month 9/1Labor Day 9/3Grandparents Day 9/9Ramadan 9/13Donut Day 9/14National POW/MIA Recognition Day 9/21Yom Kippur 9/21Oktoberfest 9/27Computer Learning Month 10/1Country Music Month 10/1Dessert Month 10/1Dinosaur Month 10/1German American Heritage Month 10/1National Cookie Month 10/1Pasta Month 10/1Vegetarian Month 10/1Seafood Month 10/1AIDS Awareness Month 10/1Columbus Day 10/12Bosses Day 10/16United ... 08/11/2008

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The "Green" Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, Georgia THE Eco-Friendly Wedding and Event Facility Installs Solar PV System to Generate Clean Electricity and Dual Flush Toilets to Conserve Water ATLANTA, GEORGIA, August 2, 2008 - Back in the twentieth century Billy Idol sang about a "White Wedding" in his 1982 hit. But in the twenty-first century, mother and son team Ellie and Marc Sommers are leading the charge in Atlanta for "green" weddings, as well as "green" special events and "green" corporate events. They are the owners of The Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain in Marietta, Georgia. This event facility is on four idyllic, forested acres near the entrance to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. The Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain, formerly known as the Kennesaw Mountain Winery... 08/03/2008