Al DiLiberto's Corner

A famous dessert! Have a look at Bimbolino below!

2011-05-30T12:47:00.000-07:00

If you loved Bambino Huey, you'll likely love Bimbolino, now available at Luciano's Neighborhood Restaurants in San Antonio-- http://www.lucianorestaurants.com/-- and also available To-Go in packages of 4! You won't believe the taste--they're out of this world and the best dessert you've ever tasted made with a moist cake base from butter, cream cheese, sour cream, eggs and pure Madagascar vanilla with a rich, creamy center. We serve them warm topped with real whipped cream! But as with other wonderful concoctions, you don't want to eat too many of them--they're too rich and full of calories! But once in a while perhaps?...!!!

The College Conspiracy--How to Become an Indentured Servant

2011-05-14T21:40:00.000-07:00

What's the cost of a college education? Are you pushing your kids or grandkids to go to college? If you think it's worth it to go into hock to send your kids to college or go yourself, this video may change your outlook big time. The fellow with the New York accent is Gerald Celente. You'll find him elsewhere on the internet. I grabbed a cup of coffee and took an hour to watch this video just released today. Good cup of coffee--good video!

http://inflation.us/videos.html

Creativity Quote

2011-04-18T22:09:00.000-07:00

Here’s a quote on creativity from a little inspirational book by author Harold Klemp.

“Creative people who cherish the gift of life often slip into the secret chambers of the creative mind. Their solutions are well-rounded, more sensible than those of people who rely solely upon reason as their mainstay. Gratitude unseals fountains of creativity, because a grateful person is relaxed. This allows him to take stock of his circumstances with an objective mind. A creative person often gets three-dimensional answers to his problems.”

For more words of wisdom, you’ll find the book, The Language of Soul by Harold Klemp, at Amazon Books.

Turning a "Snake" into a Belt!

2011-03-17T20:57:00.000-07:00

A traveler on a path was hindered by his long robe that dragged on the ground, when he spied what looked like a snake alongside the road. He was terrified but, taking a good look, he saw it was a special rope, intertwined with beautiful gold and silver fibers.

It was exactly what he'd been looking for! Wrapping it around his waste like a belt, it lifted his robe off the ground, making his traveling easier and lending a touch of elegance to the robe. He had found a way to use the obstacle which otherwise might have impeded his journey.

Something that appears in our life may frighten or worry us. It may turn into a blessing if we have the eyes to recognize it, making our way easier and more enjoyable, all because we took the time to see it in a brighter light from a higher perspective.

The Butcher and the Baker

2011-02-21T16:44:00.000-08:00

A baker went to the butcher to buy a couple lbs of ground beef. Back home, he realized it seemed a bit light, so he weighed it and found it was about a half pound short. When he went back to the butcher to complain, the butcher told him he used on his scale the weight of the 2 lbs of cookies he bought before from the baker to measure out the weight and gave him back exactly the weight the baker had given him in the first place!

Life gives us back what we give it. Somebody wrongs us, then we realize we’ve done something similar to someone else, like a car cutting us off on the road. Sometimes expressed as “cause and effect,” “ karma,” “you reap what you sow,” or “what goes around comes around,” it’s a universal law at play whether we believe it or not.

A Contact Can Make All the Difference!

2011-02-01T12:28:00.000-08:00

It's been said many times that it's not what you know it's who you know. Well, it's probably both. And if you need a contact for a special project, idea you have in mind, or simply to get a job done, drop me a note or give me a call. Thanks to my years in business, I have many fine contacts and may well be able to introduce you to just the person you need to meet for your mutual benefit!

What's that you're eating?

2011-01-25T14:33:00.000-08:00

So you think you're eating blueberries? Think again!

http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/1014.html

Everything is Backwards Quote

2010-12-28T18:00:00.000-08:00

"Just look at us. Everything is backwards. Everything is upside down. Doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the major media destroy information, and religion destroys spirituality."

- Michael Ellner

Are We Chickens or Eagles?

2010-12-28T17:51:00.000-08:00

An eagle egg rolled out of its nest down the hill into a barnyard where Mother Hen not noticing sat on it along with her own until they all
hatched.

Baby eagle pecked around with all the chicks, doing exactly what they were doing as he grew up.

One day an eagle swooped across the barn yard. Baby eagle asked, "Mamma, what was that?" "An eagle," said Mother Hen. "I'd sure like to soar like that," exclaimed baby eagle. "Well, you're a chicken and chicken's can't fly. Be content with who you are and keep on pecking."

Are we trapped in a view of ourselves that others have imposed upon us? Or do we have a sense that we are something more, something grand and glorious!

In other words, are we chickens destined to peck in the dirt or are we destined to soar far above this earthly world on eagles wings?

How Do You Look In This Mirror

2010-12-13T11:22:00.000-08:00

Has this happened to you? Even though you have the clothes you need, you see a neat suit or dress that you just have to have. Then, after you’ve enjoyed it a few times, the novelty of it wears off and it ends up as just another item in your closet.

On the other hand, imagine giving one of the suits, dresses or coats you really don’t need to someone who could really use a helping hand, perhaps a friend who’s lost their job or an elderly person who can’t afford to buy one who’ll be very thankful to have it.

Which situation do you think will give you the greater satisfaction? I suggest that your honest answer to that question will be a mirror telling you lots about who and what you are, and perhaps revealing why you are happy or not in your life.

Golden-Tongued Wisdom

2010-11-15T20:26:00.000-08:00

Many years ago when I lived in Connecticut, a chiropractic physician friend of mine was having trouble with his practice. It seems that his patients were not coming back and his clientele was dropping. He was concerned and wondering why this was happening.

Then, one day as he was driving by the office of another chiropractor, he noticed some of his patients going into his competitor’s office.

“I’m losing my patients!” he exclaimed.

Then the message hit him profoundly-- “I’m losing my patience!” He had been losing his patience with his clients and they were going somewhere else.

This is called by some, the Golden Tongued Wisdom. A message jumps out at us from a sign, a license plate or the words of a child. If we’re aware, we’ll get the message, a message from a higher place!

Listening...it’s more than you think!

2010-11-09T22:01:00.000-08:00

Listening Definition: (noun) the act of hearing attentively

Did you listen to anyone today?

Listening tells others you’re interested not just in what they say but in them personally. How to listen?

Stop and focus your complete attention on the other person, never letting your eyes wander. Don’t be distracted by sights or sounds!

No need to keep putting in your two cent comments, no matter what comes to mind. Stop thinking about what you’re going to say next. Ask a relevant question here and there, and then keep quiet and really pay attention to the answers.

And listening is not just what you do with your ears but with your heart. Try to comprehend what the other person is really telling you. Be understanding, and compassionate. True listening is the harbinger of love and shows that you really care. Isn’t that how you want others to listen to you?

So, who have you really listened to today?

High Flight

2010-11-07T16:06:00.000-08:00

During World War II Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee composed this poem and sent it to his parents. A few months later, at 19 years of age, he crashed to his death. Here’s his wonderful poem….

High Flight

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air....
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark nor even eagle flew—
And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

Formula for Finding a Mate

2010-10-28T12:54:00.000-07:00

So you’re looking for that special person? Perhaps you’re lonely and want love in your life. Well, lots of people in that position decide to join a dating or match-making service. I guess that's OK, but I don’t think that’s the first step or even if that’s necessary. First, do you love and care for yourself? Are you a loving person, caring about others? Do you have lots of love inside yourself? How can you expect someone to love you if you have anger, hate, greed or envy inside you; if you’re negative, complaining and criticizing?

First you have to fill yourself with love, not just for a day but continuously. Become a loving person. That love will then shine out and attract others. And maybe that loving, caring person you’re looking for will show up in your life!

What Dentists Aren't Doing-Try This...

2010-10-25T13:14:00.000-07:00

You might try this, everybody. Have a look at dentist websites. You'll find information about straightening, whitening, and cleaning teeth along with promotional offers. What you likely won't find is any information on how the dentist promotes oral and overall body health.   For example, when is the last time your dentist, periodontist, endodontist, or orthodontist suggested you pay attention to your diet and lifestyle?

With the poor state of our food supply, lacking the nutrients the body needs in many cases, the result is that there are actually people who have scurvy in their mouth, caused by a lack of Vitamin C, according to a dentist friend of mine.

So, it is very important that dentists offer health and nutrition advice, including recommending a high-grade supplement to promote, not just the health of your mouth but your entire body.

Best to find a dentist who introduces you to a good supplement, preferably pharmaceutical quality, where you can be sure your body and your mouth are getting good nutritional support. Don't be satisfied with off-the-shelf discount brands from your pharmacy or health food store. Ask for pharmaceutical quality supplements that are highly rated independently, such as in the Nutrisearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements.   You'll find that information at http://www.comparativeguide.com/

What good is it to have a tooth filled or gum surgery without addressing the underlying cause which might well be poor nutrition and lack of necessary vitamins and minerals?

         Al

A Few Business Tips:

2010-10-23T14:13:00.000-07:00

• What’s the reason you want to go into business? Is it to make money? Wrong reason. First reason is to serve others. You must serve others from the heart. The attention must be on others, not yourself.

• Imagination: Suggested reading--The Flute of God and The Far Country by Paul Twitchell where you learn about the role of imagination in shaping your life and your work.

• Positively Outrageous Service—going the extra mile. My friend, T. Scott Gross has written a series of books on Positiviely Outrageous Service. Have a look at the OUTSTANDING video and information on his website at http://www.tscottgross.com/ !!

• Give something extra beyond what the customer expects. For example, it can cost $150 per minute for radio advertising. When I was in the restaurant business, I realized that, since we made our own desserts, I could give away 200 desserts for that. By giving extra to your customers, they become Your sales force. Giving something extra and unexpected is called, lagniappe (lán-yap), and is a powerful way to build a business!

• Companies with limited advertising dollars should consider what they can do for the customer, besides advertising, that will make the customer feel pampered and want to come back. It could be simply a warm, friendly greeting at the door and an appreciative “Thank you!” when they leave.

• Nothing beats one on one, developing relationships with the customer. There’s one thing that, if you could do it all the time, your business would have a 90% chance for success. Know what it is? Learn the names of your customers!

• Be available to your customers! Give them your personal cell phone number or email address. Let them know you welcome calls. Post the number out front!

• How does your staff answer the phone? Many businesses fall flat on their face with this one. Train your staff. Insist that they answer with a resounding “Hello!” and give the name of your business, their name, and a “How may I help you?” Absolutely essential.

• How many customers do you need to be successful? Is it 100? Is it 5,000? It might be much less than what you think. Build that base of repeat customers.

• Build a permission-based, email list to stay in very personal touch with your customers. That way you can send them special invitations, personal notes, etc.

Al

Build a Good House

2010-10-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told hisemployer-contractor of his plans to leave the house- building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.

The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.

When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came to inspect the house.

He handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you for working for me all these years."

The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.

So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then with a shock we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we'd do it much differently.

But we cannot go back. You are the carpenter. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. "Life is a do-it-yourself project," someone has said. Your attitudes and the choices you make today, build the "house" you live in tomorrow.

Remember, build a good house. It's yours!

Medical Professionals-Use Leverage in Your Practice to Create Another Profit Center

2010-09-28T15:46:00.000-07:00

A local, San Antonio periodontis friend of mine initiated an unusual program in his office in 1998 that now provides him with an exceptional, ancillary income to his practice. I suggested he should consider marketing his idea to other dentists (works for physicians as well) and he’s agreed to collaborate with me to do that.

An additional benefit is this program will reward the key people on your staff financially at no cost to you—you may never have to give them a raise in pay again.

Drop me a note if you'd like more information about this program.If the revenues to your dental or medical practice haven't been growing as fast as you would like or if your profit margins are being compromised, you don't have to cut fees, coupon, advertise heavily or otherwise compete with other dentists or physicians. Our system will create a profit center in your practice that has the potential to actually exceed your current revenues. It won’t increase your overhead to any significant degree, won’t involve very much effort on your part or require a big investment. And, it may put you in the forefront of other physicians in your area as patients benefit greatly and refer others to you.

Solid advice from a fellow named Ralph

2010-09-21T13:42:00.000-07:00

"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." ... Ralph Waldo Emerson

Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia

Tired of Medications and Prescriptions? Free Alternative, Natural-Type Protocols

2010-09-18T12:21:00.000-07:00

I have free protocols from an MD for a wide variety of health conditions such as arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, macular degeneration, acid reflux, yeast infection and many more. If you're tired of bandaid-type prescriptions with potentially dangerous side effects, a more natural, alternative approach may get at the root of the problem for you. Simply drop me a note with the protocol you'd like and I'll forward the protocol to you if one is available.

Still trusting your health to Big Pharma drug companies and bandaid medication-oriented physicians?

2010-09-16T12:24:00.000-07:00

Friends and family, though I'm not on a crusade against doctors and drug companies, I do think it's a wise idea to be careful. Two of my friends over the past week have told me about poor treatment, one by a local, prominent, cardiologist. If your doctor isn't spending enough time to really listen to you and is prone to taking out the prescription pad for bandaid medications that don't get at the heart of the problem, maybe it's time for you to begin taking charge of your own health rather than blindly trusting them. The medical profession and drug companies are needed, certainly, especially in the case of accidents. Trusting them to do what's right to keep you healthy may be dangerous. This video may be something you'll want to watch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TwdsYVHjGA

Here's an excerpt from a recent letter I received from a highly respected MD friend of mine outside the country, member of a team of medical professionals in a fine clinic, in response to a question I posed him about another friend who has a serious illness:

THERE IS ONLY ONE CAUSE OF ALL DISEASE'S NAMES... ONLY ONE CAUSE...

And we treat such cause...

The cause? CELLULAR DAMAGE...

So, our job is to find WHAT IS DAMAGING HIS CELLS... and it could be one/several of factors such:

* Trauma

* Free radicals

* Oxidation of cells
_______
* Cellular malnutrition
* High Toxic levels (Chemicals and heavy metals)
* Poor cellular energy
* Stress (Internal and external)
For that we have countless testing and that is why someone goes through:

* MD
* Dental
* Chiropractor
* Fitness
* Nutritionist
* Psychologist
* Labs
* Radiological studies
* Bio-energy testing... etc, etc, etc.

From ALL THOSE POINTS OF VIEW... a meeting is held where his FUNCTIONAL STATUS is considered.... and from there we put a PROGRAM TO TREAT THE CAUSE (The Fire)... not just the ringing alarms.

If we REMOVE the aggressive factors... ==> We stop further damage to the cells... and with this? ==> We gain time...

Time for what? To RECOVER CELLS... RECOVER FUNCTIONS.... RECOVER HEALTH...

If your energy is low, you're hurting, or you're taking lots of prescription drugs and still not feeling well, drop me a note for some information that may be very helpful to you. I'll also be happy to share the name of the clinic and their website where you can view testimonials of folks who've been treated there.

September 13, 2010

2010-09-13T13:46:00.000-07:00

The Old Dog and the Panther

An old dog out hunting realizes he's lost when he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction.

Noticing some bones he immediately settles down to chew on them with his back to the cat. As the panther is about to leap, the dog exclaims, 'Boy, that was one delicious panther! Where can I get another?

The now terrified panther runs off into the trees.

A squirrel observing this, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the panther.

The panther, furious at being made a fool says, 'Squirrel, hop on my back and see what I’ll do to that conniving canine!

The old dog sees the panther coming with the squirrel on his back but instead of running, he pretends he hasn't seen them yet. When they get close he shouts, 'Where's that squirrel I sent off an hour ago to bring me another panther?

Moral?

Don't mess with old dogs... Wisdom overcomes youth and treachery!

What Made This Doctor Change His Approach?

2010-08-30T21:11:00.000-07:00

Prescriptions don't always work! Watch the video at this website: http://www.raystrand.com/
Then, if you want a Dr. Strand protocol for a particular illness, drop me a note and I'll send it to you if one is available.

A Great Quote

2010-08-27T13:36:00.000-07:00

"The people who turn down the most opportunities are often those who complain most about the unfairness of life."

                                                                                                   ...Harold Klemp

Supermarket Star Wars !

2010-08-08T11:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a fun but serious take on what's going on in our grocery stores today!

New Postings July 31, 2010

2010-07-17T19:58:00.000-07:00

Millions Eat This Toxic Stuff Every Day!

Click above to learn more. It's in soft drinks too and on the tables of restaurants!

Posted July 30, 2010

An Aesop's Fable: The Horse and The Stag

Aesop known only for his fables, was by tradition a slave who the 6th century BC in Ancient Greece. His fables are still taught as moral lessons and used in children's plays.. According to tradition he was at one point freed from slavery and eventually died at the hands of the people of Delphi, but nothing is known about Aesop from credible records. In fact, the obscurity shrouding his life has led some scholars to doubt his existence altogether.

Aesop's Fables refers to a collection of fables credited to Aesop. Aesop's Fables has also become a blanket term for collections of brief fables, usually involving personified animals. The Fox and the Grapes (from which the idiom "sour grapes" is derived), The Tortoise and the Hare, The North Wind and the Sun, and The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf (also known as The Boy Who Cried Wolf), are well-known throughout the world. Are they still teaching those stories in our schools?

Once upon a time there was a horse who used to graze in a meadow. Since he was the only one there, he could enjoy eating all the grass himself. One day, a stag showed up, claiming it had every bit as much right to graze in the field. The stag promptly began choosing all the best spots for himself. This angered the horse. In his desire to get revenge, he went to a man to ask for help. The man agreed to help him to get rid of the stag, but said he could only do it if he could put a bridle in the horse's mouth and a saddle on his back so they could ride out together to get rid of the stag. The horse agreed to do this so out they rode and got rid of the stag. But when that was accomplished, the horse found to his dismay that he was stuck with the bridle in his mouth and the saddle on his back, which the man could ride whenever he wished.

Seems to me this is a story to remember when we look to politicians and government to solve problems that we really should be dealing with ourselves.

Posted July 17, 2010

Well, though this certainly isn't always the case, many folks have had this happen to them. So how do you guard against it? Well, if you're in great demand you could ask for an employment contract that would guarantee your job as long as the company's in business. In this market with most jobs, that's just about out of the question. Even with a written agreement, you're dependent on that company. In the past when I was growing up in the 40's and 50's, you had a better chance of staying with the company until you retired and could pretty much count on your pension. Today, even pensions are in doubt. And those relatively new 401-K programs are only as good as the underlying investments and you know how quickly they can drop.

So, what to do? Have a plan B. Start a little business of your own, perhaps based on a hobby that you're good at. Get another skill, learn from a mentor as previously posted here, start a home-based business with a reputable company, or take some courses to learn a trade, even if it's learning how to fix lawnmowers. If you want to start a business, make sure you're ahead of the demand curve. Aging baby boomers are concerned about their health, or at least they should be in a time when the whole "health care" system is suspect. Offer them a product that will support their good health. Another area is in youthfulness. Baby boomers want not only to be healthy but to look healthy. Skin care products that not only promise that but actual do it will be most welcome by those folks. And any business in recessionary times that can help people save money will be welcome. After all, that's what Walmart does. If you need any help with any of this, drop me a note and see my other pages.

In the final analysis, each of us is responsible for our own life. Trusting someone else to take care of us may have a very unhappy result. And if you need an example of that, remember the Titanic which didn't have enough lifeboats.

Previous Postings:

2010-07-04T22:17:00.000-07:00

Having a mentor is one of the best ways to learn. With their experience, mentors know the pitfalls and the tricks and can save you lots of time, money, and trouble. A mentor is not just a teacher, they look over your shoulder to train and guide you. Book knowledge may come from a professor, skill comes from a mentor who has done it!

And having a mentor to help you through the process of setting up a business could mean the difference between success and failure.

They could be the shop owner around the corner, the founder of a restaurant chain, a fine carpenter or mechanic, or even your grandfather or neighbor. Ask that person to instruct you, advise you, and mentor you. Many successful people are willing to do that, happy to pass along what they've learned.

If you’re planning a new venture, I may be able to help find a mentor to guide and help you.

Business Opportunity Video Link. Click on it in the menu to the right!

See the Business Opportunities page if you're considering a work-at-home business or any business of your own.

Homely Lincoln Had It Right!

2010-06-27T22:56:00.000-07:00

Caricature with permission from http://www.courtjones.com:80/

Caricature wiith permission from http://shafali.wordpress.com

A young lady we'll call Laura, who'd known Lincoln and his wife for years, visited the White House. Though exceptionally sensible, warm-hearted, and refined, with a marvelous voice, she was very homely. When she left the room, Abe expressed his surprise to a friend that some good man had not been lucky enough to marry her.

A few moments later, a volunteer officer very much respected by the President, and a bachelor, came in. Abe asked him, What are you going to do when the war is over, Carl? Seek my fortune, was the startled reply.

There it is in that room, said Lincoln, meaning the homely woman. A girlish laugh was heard at that moment. No, you can't go in there --we have business to attend to first. But your fortune's in that room.

That evening there was a reception at the White House. The officer was there. Carl, listen, said Lincoln. A lady they couldn't see because of the crowd, was singing in a voice of great beauty and sweetness. Carl would have moved forward but Lincoln held him back, his eyes twinkling with shrewd fun. Wait a minute. Don't look at her face yet, he said.

Then Laura sang a ballad with such sentiment that the officer's eyes grew bleary. Go ahead now Carl, said the President. She's as good and true as her song.

Guess what happened? The good word of Mr. Lincoln probably influenced both parties. In a few months they were married. I did one wise thing in 1864, said Lincoln, rubbing his chin as was his habit when he was pleased. I made that match!

When Samuel the prophet was sent to select a new king, they brought him a tall, good-looking young man. He felt this would be God's pick for sure, but God told him, Don't look at his good looks or his tall stature… a man looks on the outer appearance but the Lord looks on the heart.

Boy, how many times have we made that mistake!

Lincoln had learned to spot quality in people. It's not the outer appearance. Life teaches us it's what's inside that counts.