1999 North Dakota Business Directory: The Ultimate Sales and Credit Tool (North Dakota Business Directory, 1999)

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A directory of 36,000 North Dakota businesses! In depth information on each listing. You can use our premier database to find new customers and grow your sales and profits. You can create your own direct mail campaigns. Our information is simply the best for telephone sales or research; we make millions of phone calls every year to verify our information. Our credit rating codes* can help you evaluate probable credit worthiness for small trade accounts, qualify prospects, and manage financial risk. You can analyze your competition, plan your next sales and marketing campaign, or establish new sales territories.

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The second book in the highly acclaimed Zentrepreneur Guide® series encourages and inspires readers to realize their dreams, and offers strategies for success.

If you ignore the dragon it will eat you. If you try to confront the dragon it will overpower you. If you ride the dragon you will take advantage of its might and power.—Chinese proverb

Weaving together timeless philosophies with state-of-the-art insights, authors Rubin and Gold urge readers to harness the "dragon spirit" within to successfully launch their dream. With their trademark wit and passion, they address the realities of today's marketplace, and detail how to: Remove toxic blocking beliefs • Persevere with discipline • Maintain faith in the face of "dream killers" • Create a recognizable visual identity • Build buzz • Work to give back to the community • Enjoy the journey.

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There should be a law..........2005-03-31

Against rewriting the same book and repackaging it with a new title. The guys are hacks who keep spewing the same think positive message only they've coupled it with new age mumbo jumbo. Cmon Ron, you sell tea, it ain't some surreal experience. If you read enough reviews about his books you'll find out that his students are required to reveiew all of his books and give good ratings...how else could this repackaged garbage keep getting 5 stars?

A Book That Works.......2004-07-17

For 2 years I attended countless seminars and read many books searching for guidance and information that could help me grow my business. Dragon Spirit is the book that let in the light that I had been looking for. In a unique one on one style, I felt that the authors were talking directly to me offering the type of advice that anyone wishing to succeed with an enterprise should pay serious attention to. I did and it changed the way my company does business and had an immediate effect on the way our customers viewed our services and the way we viewed ourselves. If you have a business or if you are trying to start one, this book can make the difference you've been looking for.

AWESOME ADVICE APPRENTICE FANS WILL LOVE.......2004-07-13

If you have a business or are in the process of starting one or if you have been on the fence needing just the right push to get you on your way to undertake your dream, this is a must read book which guides and gives authentic steps on how to create and market a suceessful enterprise.

Poorly written.......2004-07-12

Ever read the instruction manual for a product from China which was obviously a bad translation from Chinese to English? You know the kind, where some of the sentences come out to nonsense? Two words for Rubin and Gold: proof readers. This has to be the most poorly written book I've ever read. If you can wade through all the errors, you might find a tidbit or two of useful ideas or motivation. I can't imagine how much they must have paid for their endorsements, or better yet, who would have risked their reputation by standing behind them. Perhaps these "Ministers of Tea" should stick to their hot drinks and leave the writing to those who understand English.

Loved It!.......2004-06-13

As a hard core coffee drinker I wondered what a couple of guys that ran a tea company could offer someone like me, an individual who has been trying to get a commercial design firm to reach the level of success that it can. I was over taken in the very first pages of this book by its language, wit, humor and straight forward advice. This is a fast read that tells you what you need to do in order to run and market a business of any size successfully. Now that I have read the other books in the Zentrepreneur series I discovered that these books all seem to be part of an ongoing info-fest that will invoke and inspire you as they did me into doing what needs to be done without anchoring yourself with the kind of doubt and hesitation that keeps you from reaching your goals in business or in life. Time spent reading this book is time well spent.

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You could do better..........2005-12-14

You could do better to find vegetarian slow-cooker recipes by just "Googling" the concept. If you are looking for a nice reference to have on your kitchen bookshelf- this probably isn't it. I have to admit I haven't even tried the recipies out yet, but just having read the cookbook I'm disappointed. There are less than 100 pages of actual recipes in this small book, and those that are featured just really don't sound that appetizing. Additionally, the whole reason I wanted slow-cooker recipies was to be able to create relatively easy vegatarian meals- ideally prepped in the morning before work...But half the recipies require enough pre-cooking (grating, browning, boiling, sauteeing) before the ingredients are put into the cooker that they'll never be convienent while I'm trying to get out the door in the morning.
Most of the recipes are suitable for side dishes (only 32 recipies are listed as "main dishes" and even many of those don't seem to fit the bill), but I was hoping for hearty one-pot meals. Lastly, perhaps because the author is British, be prepared for tricky measurements and unusual ingedients such as passata, Greek yoghurt, harissa paste, tamarind, fennel bulbs and other items you are not likely to have regularly stocked in your refrigerator.

Another "shining" example of British "cuisine".......2005-02-16

Really just horrible recipes. Being a glutton for punishment, I wrote off the first two failures. The third was just so horrible I had to throw away the book for fear of inflicting its contents on someone else.

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Volume and Open Interest: Cutting Edge Trading Strategies in the Futures Markets
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"A vivid and compelling book." ( Time magazine)

Erik Weihenmayer was born with retinoscheses, a degenerative eye disorder that would leave him blind by the age of thirteen. But Erik was determined to rise above this devastating disability and lead a fulfilling and exciting life.

In this poignant and inspiring memoir, he shares his struggle to push past the limits imposed on him by his visual impairment-and by a seeing world. He speaks movingly of the role his family played in his battle to break through the barriers of blindness: the mother who prayed for the miracle that would restore her son's sight and the father who encouraged him to strive for that distant mountaintop. And he tells the story of his dream to climb the world's Seven Summits, and how he is turning that dream into astonishing reality (something fewer than a hundred mountaineers have done).

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"I admire you immensely. You are an inspiration to other blind people and plenty of folks who can see just fine." (Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air)

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Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther than the Eye Can See: My Story.......2007-08-03

Erik spoke at the American Dental Assoc. conference in Denver where my husband got the
chance to meet him. He autographed a copy of the book "To Gray, Reach!".

I happened upon it while cleaning last week and was immediately intrigued. I
used to rock climb but have not been actively involved in the sport for a
couple years. Anyway, I have never written to any author before but was so
impressed with Erik's gift of story telling that I had to write. He is one
funny dude. I laughed out loud at his adventures and dialog with his
climibing partners. It brought back fond memories of previous climbing trips
and the fun times I shared with my climbing buddies. I will probably never
climb any of the seven summits but was able to enjoy expericing these climbs
through his words.

I am an Occupational Therapist and meet people everyday in my work that
exhibit self-limiting behavior that prevents them from living full,
enriched, healthy lives. I am going to recommend Erik's book to encourage
others to REACH! Thanks for a great book! What a refreshing way to look at
life...

Believe the Unbelievable .......2007-03-29

This was a terrific book that I could not put down. The story was easy to concentrate on and I learned a lot when reading it. I learned that blind people are a lot more capable than people say, what the visually impaired go through, and mountain climbing. Though the story is true, it is unbelievable that Erik Weihenmayer could climb the seven summits, especially Mount Everest. Even though I don't really read autobiographies or biographies, this book appealed to me. Erik is an incredible writer, and it is easy to connect with the characters in the book. I would definitely recommend this book to others because you learn to believe the unbelievable.

Great Book - Highly Recommended.......2007-02-10

My company had Erik speak to us and as part of a day long meeting. At the end, we all got signed copies of the book for free. I am not an avid reader but grabbed the book on the way to the airport for a flight. Very quickly I found that I couldn't put the book down which doesn't happen that often. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I found myself more fascinated by his life growing up and his experiences outside of climbing. The climbing part was good too but I probably didn't appreciate it nearly as much as a climber that understands the true challenges a person faces on the mountains they summited.

I was very impressed with his overall writing style. He was very descriptive in each story which gave you a feel of being there. Erik also does a good job of making the reader laugh throughout each story. I got several strange looks in the airport as I laughed while reading some of his antics.

It was great listening to Erik speak, also. I wish I had read the book before he talked with us so I could have better appreciated his visit. He was a fun guy to listen to and very friendly.

One of My New Favorite Books.......2006-05-22

Before beginning this review, I read the reviews of others; good and bad. I'm shocked at the venom spewed by people who called Erik Weihenmayer an arrogant jerk based on what they read. I had the opposite impression, but grant that the essence of an individual cannot be captured in the pages of a book. Many, many biographies have been written, yet, all fall short of completely describing the individual. Erik displayed unabashed love for his family, his wife, his friends, even his guide dog. He spent equal time describing his failures and his triumphs. He exposes his frailties by describing the trial and error involved in learning to effectively teach sighted children. He points out that the road to his successes were not his alone, but his, his family's, his wife's, his climbing partners', even his young students who were insightful and helpful when it came to his teaching. I especially liked that he described the antics, the pranks and the everyday 'slice of life' moments. I thouroughly enjoyed this book, so much that I can't imagine how anyone could NOT like it. But, there are all kinds people in this world and we all make it go 'round. I'd give it a perfect five, but it stops short of telling about climbing all seven summits. I'd prefer he'd waited until then to write his bio.

Soar to New Heights.......2006-05-14

I just finished reading the most wonderful book I have ever read. It's personal, it's a journey, it's an inspiration. And I don't even know how to make a tribute to the author. He seems like one of the more wonderful people in this world. The fact that he did what most of us couldn't is phenomenal; the fact that he enjoyed it is more. I was absorbed with this book from beginning to end.
The book is Touch the Top of the World by Erik Weihenmayer. I think it's the book of the year, a must-read, an inspiring journey. Regardless of who you are as a person, you'll want to read this. Imagine a young boy who loses his eyesight totally by the time he's 13, a boy who journeys farther than the eye can see. And a gentleman who wants, no, I think "desires" is a better word, to reach success with humility and a whole bunch of hard work.
When he was young, Erik didn't want to admit to his blindness to himself or anyone else. It took some effort for him to accept this dilemma, which he tells the reading audience about, but it never ever held him back from accomplishing his goals. Admittedly, he had a wonderful family support system that wouldn't let him give into this perceived handicap. In the book, he tells how his family played an important role to help him break through the barriers of his blindness.
Erik climbed Denali, Uhuru, Everest, El Capitan, among a host of other mountains, and reached the summit of each. To Erik, "a summit is less of a physical place and more of a metaphor for the meaning of your life. You can make your life what you want it to be." In his own words: "I don't climb mountains to prove to anyone that blind people can to this or that. I climb for the same reason an artist paints a picture: because it brings me great joy."
Here is a story that could also become your favorite. Erik's life focuses on people understanding their potential rather than making apologies for their limitations. If there is a message in this book (and I believe there is and there's more than just one), it's this:

Whatever you decide to do in this life, don't quit. Don't ever quit. Even when you are at the lowest point in your life and everything seems to be crumbling around you. That's when you should pull yourself, with all your strength and more, up off the floor, sort to speak, and move on with your life.

I highly recommend this book. Yes, he climbs mountains but that's not all he does. He taught middle school and was a wrestling coach, he is a world athlete, and is now a motivational speaker. He is a marvelous person, full of fortitude, tenacity, and extraordinary vision. This is a must-read.

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TO DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM...

Touch the Top of the World
Erik Weihenmayer
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"The incredible, inspiring story of world-class climber Erik Weihenmayer, from the terrible diagnosis that foretold of the loss of his eyesight, to his dream to climb mountains, and finally his quest to reach each of the Seven Summits. Erik Weihenmayer was born with retinoscheses, a degenerative eye disorder that would progressively unravel his retinas. Erik learned from doctors that he was destined to lose his sight by age thirteen. Yet from early on, he was determined to rise above this devastating disability and lead a fulfilling, exciting life. In Touch the Top of the World, Erik recalls his struggle to push past the limits placed on him by his visual impairment--and by a seeing world. He speaks movingly of the role his family played in his battle to break through the barriers of blindness: the mother who prayed for the miracle that would restore her son's sight; the father who encouraged him to strive for that unreachable mountaintop. Erik was the first blind man to summit McKinley. Soon he became the first blind person to scale the infamous 3000-foot rock wall of El Capitan and then Argentina's Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of Asia. He was married to his longtime sweetheart at 13,000 feet on the Shira Plateau on his way to Kilimanjaro's summit, and recently Erik scaled Polar Circus, the 30,000-foot vertical ice wall in Alberta, Canada. Erik's story is about having the vision to dream big; the courage to reach for near impossible goals; and the grit, determination, and ingenuity to transform our lives into "something miraculous." To download an audio excerpt from Touch the Top of the World, visit the American Foundation for the Blind Web site. "

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TO DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM..........2003-10-14

It is truly amazing that the author climbs mountains, because in order for him to do so, he must climb with others in whom he can place his complete and absolute trust. To some extent, he must rely upon them for precise descriptions of the terrain that lies before him. He also sometimes requires them to direct him accurately. Often, accurate directions and descriptions of the terrain are all that lies between the author and a precipitous drop of several thousand feet. I marvel that anyone would dare to venture up a mountain they cannot see in the traditional sense. The author has nerves of steel and is blessed with a very supportive and loving family.

Yet, he climbs, not for the visual beauty of the mountains, but for the sense of freedom that it gives. For him, the mountains he climbs are a reassurance that he is just like everyone else. They are also trophies. He is working on climbing the seven summits, the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents. At this reading, he has reached the summit of four of them. I hope that he will reach his goal.

The author is a very handsome, athletic and driven young man, and I give him a lot of credit for that drive and athleticism. When one reads his book, the reader realizes just how much it took for him to be able to do what he has done. What he has accomplished has flown into the face of conventional wisdom and traditional expectations of one who is blind. His story is unique in that he alone has made it so. He is a shining example of a person who will not let others dictate the parameters of his life. Yet, at the same time, he occasionally comes across as somewhat unfeeling of others and a bit shallow. Those who read the book will, undoubtedly, know what I mean. Nonetheless, he is certainly to be credited for expanding common perceptions of what the blind are capable of achieving.

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Touch the Top of the World : A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther Than the Eye Can See: My Story
Erik Weihenmayer
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NO GUTS...NO GLORY...

Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther Than the Eye Can See
Erik Weihenmayer
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NO GUTS...NO GLORY..........2006-12-09

The author, who is totally blind, gives the reader his life story. Told with humor, he regales the reader with insights into his early life, when he could still see, and describes how his gradual loss of sight impacted on how the world perceived him. Fighting all his life against stereotypic notions that the sighted population has about those who are blind, the author has proven that those who are blind can do just about anything a sighted person can do. They just go about doing it in a slightly different way.

It is truly amazing that the author climbs mountains, because in order for him to do so, he must climb with others in whom he can place his complete and absolute trust. To some extent, he must rely upon them for precise descriptions of the terrain that lies before him. He also sometimes requires them to direct him accurately. Often, accurate directions and descriptions of the terrain are all that lies between the author and a precipitous drop of several thousand feet. I marvel that anyone would dare to venture up a mountain they cannot see in the traditional sense. The author has nerves of steel and is blessed with a very supportive and loving family.

Yet, he climbs, not for the visual beauty of the mountains, but for the sense of freedom that it gives. For him, the mountains he climbs are a reassurance that he is just like everyone else. They are also trophies. He is working on climbing the seven summits, the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents. At this reading, he has reached the summit of four of them. I hope that he will reach his goal.

The author is a very handsome, athletic and driven young man, and I give him a lot of credit for that drive and athleticism. When one reads his book, the reader realizes just how much it took for him to be able to do what he has done. What he has accomplished has flown into the face of conventional wisdom and traditional expectations of one who is blind. His story is unique in that he alone has made it so. He is a shining example of a person who will not let others dictate the parameters of his life. Yet, at the same time, he occasionally comes across as somewhat unfeeling of others and a bit shallow. Those who read the book will, undoubtedly, know what I mean. Nonetheless, he is certainly to be credited for expanding common perceptions of what the blind are capable of achieving.

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