Mark Compton's Work AT Home Journal

Olivia Grayson

2006-09-13T23:09:00.000-07:00

Little Olivia Grayson suffers from Scoliosis. The Doctors say her case is one in ten thousand. That's not good. Livvie, as her siblings refer to her, is eighteen months old. She is one of the happiest babies ever to
have so much wrong with her. Besides her spine being curved like a half moon,
there are four ribs on the left side that lap over each other and may possibly be grown together. This has caused the right lung not to develop
properly, restricting her breathing. Her neck is missing two vertabra, which will have to be replaced. At this time she is facing many surgeries. The first, will be to remove those four ribs and place rods on both sides of her back along with titanium ribs. As we now, understand it, this will need to be done EVERY TWO YEARS until she quits growing. Today, 9-11-2006, she is on her way to Shriners Hospital in Shreveport, La.Her mom and dad, Manda and Nolan, are with her. They all need our prayers.

Mary Walker - Grandmother

Article V

2006-09-04T16:41:00.000-07:00

Online Internet Businesses: Work at Home!Online Internet Businesses: Work at Home!
Copyright Mark Compton
http://www.nomorealarmclocks.net

Would you like to work at home? Then start an online internet business!

If you want to earn some extra money, starting your own online internet business and working at home can be your ticket to greater financial rewards.

For millions of people, working at home is the ultimate dream. Countless individuals don’t find satisfaction or happiness in their jobs; many more do not receive the pay that they deserve. A lot of people have trouble adjusting to their bosses as well.

If you are one of the people who find it hard to adjust to the routine of everyday work, then you certainly must consider starting your own online internet business and working at home. Working at home will give you many advantages such as:

Having control of your time. Psychologists have long had a theory that revolves around an individual’s Locus of Control. This theory says that we are happy to the extent of the control that we can exert over a certain situation. This theory is particularly applicable to time management. When individuals have little control over their time, they are prone to unhappiness, even depression. Conversely, people who have complete control of their time are more likely to be happy. Having control of your time is basically having control of your life, because life is simply a measure if all the time you have.

When you are holding down a job, your time is not your own. You are renting out your time and energy to your employer, and he pays you for what he thinks you are worth. (Which, more often than not, is not much.) However, you can get out of this situation by starting your own online internet business and working at home.

Having no ceiling on your income. As an employee, there is a certain limit to what you can earn. More often than not, there are pay structures that your industry generally conforms to, and your rewards will mostly be limited to what your boss thinks you are worth. However, if you have your own online internet business and work at home, this simply is not the case. So long as you bring something of value to your customers, your prospects are virtually unlimited.

When you have your own online internet business and work at home, you will receive all that you earn, no more and no less. If you do poorly, it is completely your fault. But if it was completely your fault, then that means that you have the power to turn it around! Millions have been made through the internet, and each year more and more people are earning through its use. You can be the next internet millionaire – as long as you are willing to put the work in.

Mark's granddaughter born May 19, 2006, and weighing in at about 8 lbs 4 ounces, enters the hospital tomorrow for the first of her heart surgeries. This is the easy one and will take only a short time. We expect to keep an eye on
after surgery complications. This procedure involves inserting an umbrella device in an opening between the left and right ventricles to prevent blood from seeping betwen the ventricles. If there is a problem then she could undergo a more serious surgery in the next few days. This would be a true open heart surgery and much more serious. Later on, the little tyke, will face another heart surgery to close a relatively large hole in her heart. However, the hole is not as large as it had been.

Prayers have been requested and there is always time for prayer.

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New Blog

2006-08-29T02:12:00.000-07:00

New Blog II
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Hey there! I have a new blog! It is geared more to the personal activities of life. I won't say that all the business is gone because business is a part of what I do daily.

You are welcome - so come on over and check it out!

Mark Compton:

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Home Internet Businesses: Work Online

2006-08-26T22:55:00.000-07:00

Article IV
Copyright Mark Compton
http://www.NoMoreAlarmClocks.net

Working at home is a dream for many, but not many understand just how to get started. If you are looking to earn some serious money apart from your regular job, consider working online or starting your own home internet business.

When you work online and start your own home internet business, you are doing a very simple yet important thing – taking charge of your financial future. It takes courage to do so, for not many people can tolerate the uncertainty that comes with the absence of a regular salary. However, if you are serious about fulfilling your financial goals, you definitely have to start a venture of your own. Otherwise you will be tied down to a job for the rest of your life.

Now, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with holding down a job. That’s an accomplishment in itself – not everyone has jobs. However, if you are stuck with a job that does not interest you, or nurture your personal growth, then you have a problem. Basically, you will be making a trade-off between your development and the money that you receive.

In the short-run, a job is a great solution to your financial problems, but in the long-run it may prevent you from taking advantage of the opportunities that come your way. Once you’re used to doing the same type of work day after day, you may begin to expect nothing else from life. You get into a rut; and this rut so begins to take hold of you that you don’t even realize that you’re in one. If you feel a sense of unease concerning what you do from day to day, or if you are simply bored with life, then you can be sure that you are in a rut.

How does one break free of a rut? By doing something new, something exciting, and something fresh! There’s an old aphorism that says that “variety is the spice of life,” and that’s true. If you’ve long wanted to start your own financial venture, do it today! Starting a home internet business is easy, and by working online you will begin to experience the thrill of working for yourself.

Working for yourself can give you a new lease on life. After many years of working to make someone else rich, wouldn’t it be nice to apply all your skills and talents to making your dreams come true? When you have your own home internet business and working online, you will be in complete control of your time, which ultimately means that you are in control of your life. We all really have one life to live, so don’t you think it’s a good idea to start living the life you’ve always wanted?

Mark Compton is a retired 54 year old former marine. The Naval base at Subic Bay, Philippines sat by a river. On the other side of this river was a city called Olongapo. This city lacked a functioning modern sewage system.

The river was affectionally called "Sh.. River".

A bridge was crossed to reach Olongapo. Whenever anyone, sailor or marine, crossed this bridge he would toss coins to those in the river. In the river one would see children who would dive after the coins. These children would be covered in a rubber suit but this suit did not cover their heads.

Perhaps those in the river affectionally called it "Dream River".

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Jakartass

2006-08-19T22:32:00.000-07:00

Jakartass

Great commentary! "mutual and communal action" - I hope that happens for you.

Mark

Article III

2006-08-19T21:26:00.000-07:00

Factors Regarding Finding a New Home Based Business Opportunity
copyright Mark Compton
http://www.nomorealarmclocks.net

Working from home is a concept which many are taking part in on a daily basis. In today’s world,

individuals are finding different employment avenues to pursue which enable them to stay at home

with their kids, forego the treacherous daily commute and be their own boss all at the same time.

For those individuals who are intrigued by the idea of working from home and looking for a new

home based business opportunity to try, there are a few factors to consider when trying to find

this type of income deriving occupation.

Pursue New Business Avenues

There are many work at home job opportunities which have been attempted in the past yet proven to

not be successful. In order to find a new home based business opportunity that works, it is

important to consider what business avenues have not been pursued as vigorously in the past.

Whether it is a concept that has not been fully developed by other companies or if it is

something new altogether, one should pursue a new business avenue so that it is fresh and

exciting to the general consumer market.

Shop Around and Don’t Settle on the First Concept

One who is looking to obtain a new home based business opportunity should check out all of their

available options and not settle for the first business concept that they think of. By pursuing

their options vigorously, one can rest assured that all new home based business opportunities

have been adequately researched and the individual has settled on the perfect one. By

considering various home-based business options, the prospective business owner will also

determine what concept is overused and what business concept is not adequately represented

commercially.

Consider Your Talents

There are so many different home based business opportunities which one can take part in. With

that said, it is important to consider a new home based business opportunity which truly reflects

one’s talents. This is beneficial for a few different reasons. First, by choosing a business

that reflects one’s talents, the individual can be certain that they know what they are doing

with regard to the particular job type. Secondly, one who selects a home-based business that is

in keeping with their talents can help to ensure that they will enjoy the work that they do and

not be easily bored as may be the case if they were running a business that they did not know too

much about.

Conclusion

Finding a new home based business opportunity is not as hard as it looks. In order to choose the

best one, the prospective business owner should pursue new business avenues completely and

consider their talents when selecting a particular business route to take. This will help to

ensure that the outcome is a complete success.

Mark is a 1970 graduate of Broken Arrow High School, Broken Arrow, OK. He was undistinquished
in high school as both an athlete and a student. He wrestled one varsity match at Bishop Kelly

High School and was pinned as he looked at the Kelly Cheerleaders. Good lord!

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Article II

2006-08-15T09:52:00.000-07:00

(Is It Time For A New Home Based Business Opportunity?
Copyright Mark Compton
http://www.NoMoreAlarmClocks.net

There will be times when you jump feet first into a home business only to find out later on that

either it is not all that you had expected or perhaps you simply lose interest in it. As a matter

of fact, in the business world, this is usually the reason why people change jobs and careers;

perhaps the job they originally had started out as being fun and exciting, but along the lines

something changed and it is now simple drudgery. Conversely, maybe you find out something about

the product that you are marketing that makes you question your ability to continue selling it.

Whatever the case may be, there are some sure-fire signs that it is time for a new home based

business opportunity.

If you suddenly find that you simply do not want to make the time for the business anymore.

Perhaps your life has gotten busier, or perhaps you simply have gotten bored with your business.

If you can honestly say that if you had to, you could still make the time, then the odds are

pretty good that you have gotten bored or burned out on your business.
If in spite of your best efforts the sales figures are in a slump and there does not appear to be

any way out of the red, then it might be time to ask a friend to take a look at your business. If

she or he cannot find fault, then perhaps it is the business you have chosen and you may need to

consider finding a new home based business opportunity.
If you find out something about the product you are selling or that makes you question its

usefulness, value, or any aspect of marketing it to others, you will probably need to look for

something else to do. Compromising your ethics will negate whatever satisfaction you are deriving

from successfully running the business.
Should you find another business opportunity that simply appeals more to you - or that you have

always wanted to try out - might make a good sideline business, but in and of itself it should

not cause you to close the doors to a perfectly good home business you are already running.
Changing to a new home based business opportunity is always a difficult step, and some

proprietors will hold on to a failing business simply for the sake of the initial investment they

had already made. Do not make the same mistake! Instead be proactive and cut your losses early

on. Additionally, do not put your satisfaction on hold when the right opportunity finally comes

along! After all, a new home based business opportunity could mean the difference between

striking it rich and continuing on the way you have been.

Mark Compton is a 54 year old retired truck driver and Vietnam War Veteran. He is a die
hard type of person having survived terminal cancer and living the "Hollywood Nightmare"
of being told "I'm sorry but you have six months to live". That was in October of 2000.

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Business Articles for You

2006-08-09T19:27:00.000-07:00

Article 1: Top 10 Home Businesses

1. An affiliate program is where you act as a middleman between your partner company and
the buying public. Your partner company sells goods and services and you will promote those
goods and services. Consequently, you will be paid according to the number of people who
you redirect to your partner company and thus you can advertise on their site.

2. Paid Survey's are an excellent way to make some extra money. A company that wishes to
stay competive will conduct market research. Companies sponsor these surveys at a reduced
cost on the internet. If one fits the demographic profile for a particular survey then one may
participate and be paid accordingly. Since most paid surveys do not pay much it is advised to
take part in many of them to make some extra money.

3. Another easy job that just almost anyone can do it e-mail processing. You will be asked to perform a few tasks concerning an e-mail, or a group of e-mail messages. Most likely you will
be paid according to the number of e-mails you process.

4. Home data entry is considered to be a great work-at-home opportunity, and it definitely deserves a spot in the top 10 home businesses. Mostly you will be doing clerical work,
imputting information that your clients will require. Provided that you can find a good employer this type of job usually pays well.

5. Typing is a straightforward job. People who do not have the time or inclination to type themselves may ask you to do the job for them. You will receive a fee for completing the jobs.
Typing skill is that is required and having that, this could be a great way to earn a little extra money.

6. Medical transcription requires a basic knowledge of medical jargon. You will be asked to
type out on paper what doctors have recorded on tape. This work-at-home opportunity
would require some training.

7. In legal transcription you will receive a fee for typing out on paper what what lawyers have
said on tape. This requires training and an understanding of legal terms.

8. If you find yourself with an item or items to sell then you can set up an online store on a website of your choosing or design.

9. The call center agency is booming and positions are open to people who can speak any number of languages well. This is likely to require some training and work at specific times,
if you can do this then you are likely qualified to work in this growing industry.

10. If you possess a skill that commands a price on the street, then it will likely sell on the internet as well.

Mark Compton

I created a Slide Show! Check it out!

2006-07-27T13:50:00.000-07:00

Mark Compton's Work At Home Journal

2006-07-26T15:25:00.000-07:00

Hey, everyone! Just open - will update with Original Article(s), picture(s), and "Who I Am" information.

Wow! Just to have my own blog! I feel absolutely wonderful!

Mark