Before you try and sell anything to anyone, first provide value to them by easing their need to solve a problem by informing them of your awareness of their problem. Give them the necessary information and it just so happens you have a product that will complement the need that they have. There are businesses that make in the billions that specialize in dispensing information. Consider the whatever category "For You Know Who" empire. It has a book for almost anything you can think of and stuff you would probably never think of. They are not fearful of ever running short of material. Why? Because information is king. Always has been, always will be.



Early production from the Cedar Creek Rush has been estimated as high as $10 Million Dollars. The gold mined from Cedar Creek was notably fine; some gold that was 982 fine was recovered and it was not unusual for it to be as high as 960 to 970 fine. At the time of the Cedar Creek Strike, gold was traded at $20.50 an ounce. When one applies today's price of gold at over $1,000.00 an ounce to the calulation, the numbers are indeed impressive. Miners are notoriously closed mouth, but a few have been known to brag, so it is impossible to know the true value of the strike, however it was credible treasure and an awesome adventure.



Most companies would not provide insurance for the goods you carry, but insurance for the vehicle as well as the passengers is a must. Before hiring this is a point that you have to clear with the van owners. Also, talk to them about the facilities that come with the van. Remember you are paying a huge amount for the van; hence it becomes your responsibility to get all your questions and doubts cleared before payment.

Assuming you already know the square footage of the project area, you need to order the right number and color of bricks or pavers. Your local brick yard will be more than happy to help you, and most will also carry the mortar mix you need. Unless you own a big truck and fork lift, they will also handle the delivery, so it's a good idea to know exactly where you want them to set your materials before they arrive. Do not have them set the materials too close to your work area.

I drove across the parking lot and entered a local chain grocery store. I was thinking that maybe people were anxious and stocking up on groceries. What I found was just the opposite. The store was about at its normal business level on a Tuesday morning. The bread drivers were stocking the bread, and the stock boys were stocking the shelves. On the way out I bought a $2 scratch off lottery ticket and won $5. Everything seemed normal for a Tuesday morning.

Saloonkeepers, blacksmiths and merchants were just as excited as the miners about Cedar Creek's potential. The new residents of Louisville, Mugginsville, Cedar Junction and Lincoln City watched with glee as these entrepreneurs ambitiously opened for business. Mining camps arose and were abandoned quickly as the focus of placering shifted around the district. The Helena Daily Herald reported on March 3, 1870 that, "Louisville had 680 houses; Cedar Junction 91. Wages are $4 - $5 a day." "Louisville . prospecting is . running as high as $1.250.00 a pan.

I arrived in New Zealand with a full knowledge of Zorbing, and I was determined to try it. I had some time to kill in Rotorua between geyers and stuff, so I headed to the Agrodome, which has a number of crazy activities, some of which apparently involve sheep.