These economic times are tough one most.  Do what you can to help out your neighbor.  It’ll make a difference in your life by making a difference in theirs.

I am now on my 5th day in the Efusjon business, and I am now qualified as an executive.  I’ve signed up three associates, and am now eligible to receive payment on everyone in my downline as well as all overlapping members.  See, it only took 5 days!  Not only did I get my three, but because of the community overlap, I now have 6 people in my downline that I will be paid for.

Now the real work begins.  I am committed to my business, and I’m committed to my team of Efusjon associates and executives in my downline.  The cool thing about Efusjon is that there is no competition.  Because of the community overlap effect and the fact that I’ll get paid on everyone in my downline and everyone they sign up, I have no reason to be in competition with anyone!  In fact, it is to my advantage to help everyone in my downline continue to grow their business.  Helping them be successful helps me be successful!

For those of you considering Efusjon, you must understand that this is not a get-rich-quick scheme.  It is a legitimate business opportunity built around a very solid business model.  The “power of 3″ allows all of us to make residual income on a monthly basis.  I’m excited and looking forward to growing my business.  Are you?

Before you sign up, please contact me and I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.  I’ve got a team of associates that have positions available, and we are committed to helping you reach your potential!

Cell: 423.619.2869, Email: kevinburke2@gmail.com

Despite the incredible opportunity efusjon offers, people immediately associate efusjon with a traditional “pyramid scheme.” Many prospects cannot mentally overcome the historically negative views that pyramids have. In fact, pyramid schemes are just that - schemes that are designed to push money through a business structure without any underlying product.

Efusjon is completely different.  Although there is a top down compensation plan, it revolves around associates and executives selling a real product - healthy energy drinks.  The Efusjon Energy Drink Club sells a real product that actually provides value to the marketplace.

The bottom line:  efusjon is not a pyramid scheme.  It’s a legitimate business that uses network marketing to sell it’s product.  Instead of paying out millions of dollars to advertising agencies that will run television, radio and newspaper ads to compete with the likes of Coca-Cola and Red Bull, the management team at efusjon would rather pay each of us a commission on each person we sell to.

As I said before, this business is still young.  Four months ago there was only 5,000 distributors.  Today there is 40,000.  The much talked about Facebook launch is next week, and I decided to get in as early as possible!  I refuse to sit on the sideline and watch my friends make money on this.

One more quick note.  The guy that signed me up had 104 distributors in his downline two days ago.  Today he has 110.  In just two days he has increased his monthly commission payout by $30 to almost $600!!  This is an incredible opportunity, and I invite you to at least dig a little deeper.  I’ll answer any questions you may have!  If you’re ready to make the plunge, let me know and I’ll help you get started!

Fast forward almost four months to now.  He is going to clear over $350 in profit with his fourth check.  Guess how many people he has personally signed up.  Nope, I’m sure your guess was too high.  The answer is 1.  Me.  Yep, just me.  The beauty of the efusjon drink club is the community overlap within the matrix compensation plan.  This is no ordinary pyramid or multi-level marketing scheme.  Trust me, I had my doubts.  But now I’ve seen success with people I know who have put minimal effort into their matrix.  And not only are you getting the opportunity to make money, you get 48 cans of a very healthy energy drink that contains many nutrients your body needs on a daily basis.

Instead of writing a book on the specifics of the club with all of the important information you should know, I’ve embedded a video for you to watch.  If you think I’ve lost my mind after you see the details, then that is perfectly fine and I respect your opinion.  But if you think there just might be something to this, let me know, and I’ll be more than happy to answer any more questions you may have.  Remember, all you need is 3.  Personally sponsor 3 people, and you then begin to receive commission!

Hey, we may not get rich, but I know I’d love to have an extra couple hundred dollars to spend (or save) each month! Wouldn’t you?!?  To join a very active and rapidly growing downline in the efusjon energy dirnk club, check out my efusjon executive website.  It’s easy to join, and you’ll also find much more information on the drink, the drink club, and the potential to make big profits!

P.S.  Efusjon is launching a Facebook application the first week of July.  I wanted to get in before the big day.  Will you?

Now that’s why I love country music!

BJ Coleman is now a Chattanooga Moc

Chattanooga native and McCallie School football standout, B.J. Coleman, signed a letter-of-intent yesterday to continue his collegiate football career with the Chattanooga football Mocs.  This is great news for Chattanooga and Mocs fans!

I really do think B.J. got the shaft at Tennessee.  There’s no doubt that Jonathan Crompton was a major league choke artist in game situations.  But apparently new Vols head coach, Lane Kiffin, had other plans.  Maybe all of us down here in Chattanooga were biased towards Coleman to begin with.  Maybe he really wasn’t the best quarterback for the job.  But I doubt both of those statements.

Either way, it’s a great day to be a Chattanooga Mocs fan.  I think B.J is a great player and a great person.  He brings a certain character to the Mocs football team that we need, and want.  He brings a sense of excitement to the Mocs football program that really hasn’t been there since I can remember going to watch Steve McNair and Alcorn State play at sold out Chamberlain field back in the early 1990s with my parents (UTC ‘84).

My point is, I’m pumped about going down to Finley Stadium on September 3 and watching the first home game of the 2009 season.  It’s on a Thursday, so the potential to draw a large crowd is very good.  Come on Chattanooga, support the football Mocs, buy a ticket, and let’s go watch what the Vols and Kiffin missed out on!

Check out their information page on the Swine Flu that contains general information about the virus as well more details for the state of Tennessee and the Hamilton County area.

To contact the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, visit their website or call (423) 209-8218.

We’ve really tried to focus on customer service and quality, while keeping our prices at a level that allow our customers to get the absolute most bang for their buck.  As with any business, we’ve had our high and low points, but I want to thank everyone who has helped us grow and get to this point.

One area of our business that we are continuing to grow is our corporate apparel and promotional item business.  Many people don’t realize that we provide this service because our name is centered around team sports.  We do however offer thousands of apparel and promotional item options for small, medium and large sized business.  If you’re looking for a low cost, high quality way to outfit or promote your business, give us a call today.

No Setup Fees for Screen Printing

Don’t be fooled by other screen printing companies that claim ultra low prices on a per item basis.  More times than not, they make up their lost margin on screen and setup fees - especially if you only need several dozen pieces.  At Varsity Team Sports and Apparel, you will never be charged a screen or setup fee as long as you order at least twelve pieces.

Online Spirit Shop for Local Area Schools

We’ve recently launched a new web store where you will find custom apparel and merchandise for your favorite area high school or middle school team.  We’ve got many designs and logos already uploaded to the site, but feel free to create your own design using one of our templates, clip art or just text.  You can also upload your own design or photos to use as well.  You can buy decorated items like t-shirts, hoodies, polos, blankets, coffee mugs, mouse pads and more with no minimums.  Check it out today! Here is a screen shot of the store:

High Quality and Low Cost Alternatives

If you want to look and feel your best, but have a relatively lower budget - or if you just want to save some money - ask us about our moisture management line of apparel.  Why pay $49.99 for an Under Armour Cold Gear mock turtleneck when you can have the same thing for half the cost?  Why pay $24.99 for a Heat Gear Loose Fit performance t-shirt when you can get the same high quality shirt without the “UA” logo for only $9.99?  Shop smarter and get more bang for your buck at Varsity Team Sports and Apparel.

So whether you’re looking for t-shirts, polos, hats or just a place to get a good quality glove for your little leaguer, check out Varsity Team Sports.  And thanks again to all of you who have allowed us to enter our third year in business!  Stop by and see us when you get a chance!  Mention this post and save 15% on your next retail purchase!

The chiefs will visit Miller Park as the Brewers Single-A team, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, play host in what will be a major treat for the minor leaguers involved.  It gives them a chance to play in a brand new state-of-the-art baseball stadium, in front of a larger than usual crowd.

Either way, I’m jealous because I love baseball, and I’m not there!  For more information on Kyler visit his Minor League Baseball player reference page or visit the Peoria Chiefs website.

I don’t care what the reasoning or the situation, there is no way to justify taking half of a person’s income away from them and giving it to the government.  This is a direct result of overspending, government expansion, and social programs that were never necessary.  Bad decisions were made to get their economy to this point, but making a worse decision to fix it makes no sense.  Tax hikes to raise money during a recession is the worst idea ever.  Sound familiar?

I bring this up because this looks very similar to what we’re facing with our current President and Congress.  I’m the first one to agree that previous president George Bush fell short of being fiscally responsible.  But what’s done is done.  We have to move forward and make our current situation better.  Raising taxes on the people of an economy that is hurting is only a recipe for disaster.  The more money that’s taken away from individuals and families is more money that does not make it back into our economy.

And I don’t want to hear that Obama has cut taxes for 95% of Americans.  That’s just false.  First of all, half of those 95% don’t even have an income tax liability.  They pay NO taxes to begin with.  Immediately, that “tax cut” becomes a “welfare check.”  Secondly, raising taxes on the high income earners and businesses has the same effect on everyone.  The more money you take away from the wealthy, the less they spend.  When they spend less money, it hurts everyone.  Whether it’s in the form of a tax increase or loss of income, it has the same effect as a tax increase.  The net result is taking money away from the people that earned it and could spend it.

If you disagree, fine.  But please explain why.  Give me details.  Give us a coherent argument as to why excessive spending beyond our wildest imagination will not result in tax increases on everyone for many years to come.

Using the popular photo sharing Twitter application, TwitPic, each “tweet” consists of the mugshot, the age of the person and why they were arrested.  In my opinion, the only thing missing is their name!

Some people have criticized the move.  Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below.

Also, make sure to follow me on Twitter (@kevinburke2).

According to the Chattanooga Association of Realtors , home sales rose by 38 homes in February, up 12.4% from January.  While the number of homes sold rose to 344 homes, the median prices of those homes sold declined by 2.7 percent, from $129,300 to $125,750.

Whether you are an optimist or pessimist, these numbers could be good or bad.  I personally think it’s good that home inventory is being sold.  A 2.7 percent decline in price is significant, but not drastic.  If prices can begin to level out while sales rise around 12 percent per month, the Chattanooga housing market could be well on its way to recovery!

For more information, visit the Chattanooga Association of Realtors.