aceofspades
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February 17th, 2013 at 12:51:15 PM permalink
For all those who came in here looking for the stories, PM me and I will link you thereto (I just did not want them on the public board)
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February 17th, 2013 at 12:53:53 PM permalink
[see below]
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!”   She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
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February 17th, 2013 at 12:54:34 PM permalink
Quote: odiousgambit

did you hit 'post' before you meant to?




yes - fixed
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February 17th, 2013 at 1:02:43 PM permalink
perhaps hearing me rant about reality TV before you took the plunge would have spared you. There's nothing more to say!
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!”   She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
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February 17th, 2013 at 1:25:26 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

my business has yet to get back to normal...



It is improving though hopefully? And given the show's ratings this season, that annoying woman's show should finally get canned.
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February 17th, 2013 at 1:50:38 PM permalink
I enjoyed your blog entry about your experience. Sorry to hear that creative editing, or whatever they did, gave you a bad image. Does the show argue that you signed a gag order saying you wouldn't bad-mouth the show after the fact?
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
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February 17th, 2013 at 1:56:17 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

I enjoyed your blog entry about your experience. Sorry to hear that creative editing, or whatever they did, gave you a bad image. Does the show argue that you signed a gag order saying you wouldn't bad-mouth the show after the fact?





AceoSpades has learned from independent sources that this is the case!
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February 17th, 2013 at 2:14:20 PM permalink
WOW I didn't know Ace was a celebrity.....I am in awe.
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February 17th, 2013 at 2:21:47 PM permalink
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WOW I didn't know Ace was a celebrity.....I am in awe.




No need to be in awe - I am in awe still of how badly this affected my life, business and finances. I am basically building my way from the bottom up all over again. I did it once, I know I can do it again.


More of my tv appearances (for actual news related stories) Fox, CW, RTTV appearances
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February 17th, 2013 at 2:50:43 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

No need to be in awe - I am in awe still of how badly this affected my life, business and finances. I am basically building my way from the bottom up all over again. I did it once, I know I can do it again.


More of my tv appearances (for actual news related stories) Fox, CW, RTTV appearances



Good Luck on your life (business and finance will follow). My wife has several sayings: 1. Happiness is within you. 2. If you change the world around you will change.
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February 17th, 2013 at 3:02:26 PM permalink
Quote: Bhappy

Quote: aceofspades

No need to be in awe - I am in awe still of how badly this affected my life, business and finances. I am basically building my way from the bottom up all over again. I did it once, I know I can do it again.


More of my tv appearances (for actual news related stories) Fox, CW, RTTV appearances



Good Luck on your life (business and finance will follow). My wife has several sayings: 1. Happiness is within you. 2. If you change the world around you will change.




Thanks Bhappy - I need the support.
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:21:46 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

I am in awe still of how badly this affected my life, business and finances. I am basically building my way from the bottom up all over again. I did it once, I know I can do it again.



Aren't there lawyers who specialize in public relations? Seems like that might be useful. I don't know, just guessing. But speaking of celebrities, that seems to be a route they use to repair damaged reputations --which damages their marketing ability.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:55:14 PM permalink
Quote: rxwine

Aren't there lawyers who specialize in public relations? Seems like that might be useful. I don't know, just guessing. But speaking of celebrities, that seems to be a route they use to repair damaged reputations --which damages their marketing ability.





I did indeed do a lot of PR - but, in the world of attorneys, word of mouth is GOLD, but hey, my marketing strategy can be ruined but they still can't kick my a$$ in court.
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February 17th, 2013 at 4:58:31 PM permalink
Long ago a casino "reality show" depicted a downtown casino and owners of the casino spent alot of time mending fences because of the poor light their casino was displayed in. The casino owners thought the publicity would be good but without control over how they were depicted it turned into a nightmare. I imagine the same thing can happen to anyone who is featured on a reality show. False light? Hah, you can spend ALL your time and ALL your money attempting to sue their deep pockets...meanwhile they just crank up the falsity and benefit from it even more.
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February 19th, 2013 at 9:26:11 AM permalink
can you believe this:
My receptionist just had this chat with someone emailing my firm:
just got this message from my webchat:


Visitor: hi
Amber: Welcome to The Kepanis Law Firm, how may we assist you with your family law matter?
Visitor: I wanted to know how badly business has been since he went on the Millionaire Match maker
Visitor: I gotta tell you are as potential client it made me seek counsel elsewhere
Visitor: you are an operator for this business correct??
Amber: I am the receptionist.
Visitor: ok
Amber: How can I help you?
Visitor: I just thought you should pass the comment I made about me not seeking his services because of being on that show
Visitor: I am sure other people feel/felt the same
Visitor: its a shame he went on there
Visitor: he really didnt do himself any favors
Visitor: as a woman I was horrified this guy was an attorney who handled divorces
Visitor: well anyhow good luck over there I am sure you have lost clients and will continue to do so-he looks very cheap and tacky
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February 19th, 2013 at 9:31:33 AM permalink
Storage Wars :
http://www.eonline.com/news/370496/storage-wars-david-hester-files-lawsuit-claiming-show-is-faked-after-being-fired

http://www.eonline.com/news/387781/storage-wars-death-mark-balelo-suicide-confirmed?cmpid=par-121113-outbrain-paid-links

There is no victimless crime.
Shed not for her the bitter tear Nor give the heart to vain regret Tis but the casket that lies here, The gem that filled it Sparkles yet
aceofspades
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February 19th, 2013 at 9:45:57 AM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

can you believe this:
My receptionist just had this chat with someone emailing my firm:
just got this message from my webchat:


Visitor: hi
Amber: Welcome to The Kepanis Law Firm, how may we assist you with your family law matter?
Visitor: I wanted to know how badly business has been since he went on the Millionaire Match maker
Visitor: I gotta tell you are as potential client it made me seek counsel elsewhere
Visitor: you are an operator for this business correct??
Amber: I am the receptionist.
Visitor: ok
Amber: How can I help you?
Visitor: I just thought you should pass the comment I made about me not seeking his services because of being on that show
Visitor: I am sure other people feel/felt the same
Visitor: its a shame he went on there
Visitor: he really didnt do himself any favors
Visitor: as a woman I was horrified this guy was an attorney who handled divorces
Visitor: well anyhow good luck over there I am sure you have lost clients and will continue to do so-he looks very cheap and tacky




I suppose women do hate me - lucky men love the idea of hiring an attorney that women hate LOL
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February 19th, 2013 at 2:13:45 PM permalink
In 2002 I was selling sunglasses at Mile High Flea Market in Denver. Several of the regulars also bought storage units for resale. I went to auction that summer that totaled over 200 units. At least half went for $15 or$25 opening bid. Only a few went for over $100.
Reality Tv LOL
Shed not for her the bitter tear Nor give the heart to vain regret Tis but the casket that lies here, The gem that filled it Sparkles yet
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February 19th, 2013 at 3:06:01 PM permalink
Ever see the infommercials that pretend to be interviews or shows? I suppose if you go the reality-like route to advertise your business, at least control everthing. If you can get decent actors, it might even be believable.
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February 19th, 2013 at 4:02:17 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

I suppose women do hate me - lucky men love the idea of hiring an attorney that women hate LOL



Pick a second practice area to study, then diversify into it in whole or in part over the next three years. Silly to be losing females in a domestic practice. I mainly do employment law for individuals, but I somewhat minor in real estate litigation. It also keeps you fresh by having an alternative segment to your practice.
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