You have to wonder what he’s up to these days. We need to find him and get him to comment on the blog. How fun would that be?
Whoever finds Scott first and gets him to leave a comment on the blog gets a free Soloflex T shirt.
Since Soloflex’s are built like a tank, we’ve been having great success selling refurbished Soloflex machines. Once we get them, we go through a thorough process of stripping them down, repainting them, replace any missing or damaged parts and and send them out with all new straps. Just like new. We have barely been able to keep up with the demand. So my question is this…
Is there a market for brand new Soloflex machines? Would relaunching and marketing the Soloflex as the original and the best barbell machine really have broad appeal in 2009? If we did bring it back, what model do you believe is the best? Is it the original with the 90 degree welded mainframe, wood bench and welded lever arm? Or is the latest model of the Soloflex the best? Do you like the bent frame and fully padded bench? Which would you rather buy? Why do you believe one would sell better than the other?
I know many of you have already voiced your opinion about the original, thank you for the input! No matter what we decide, we will always put out the best Soloflex we can. New or refurbished. And yes, they will always be made in the US.
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Damin: The magic happens when the movie captures the imagination and evokes real emotion. Molly may be well intentioned but there is an art to selection. Her intent is pure but her judgment is questionable. I am therefore challenging her to an duel. I know that my top notch capacity for choice shall, through an open and transparent vote, validate the spirit of competition with sweet and lasting bragging rights. I’m sure this could turn into a man vs woman competition but I’d hope to provoke an honest vote. If we are all true to the original challenge…the most inspirational movies of all time…I am going to kick her cute butt!
Molly: It’s been quite the pissing match. I stand by my choices. Tell us which list you think is a better list ;)
Molly’s List……
To Kill a Mocking Bird
In today’s world, the film still offers immense meaning. It’s beautifully haunting and having been made at the height of the Civil Rights movement, it makes us stop and take the time to truly ’see’ what the human race is and what it can and should be. A touching story of sincere honesty and purpose. The goodness that sits in the hearts and minds of humankind.
Shawshank Redemption
Considered one of the best movies ever made. ..it’s about overcoming all odds, a testament to the human spirit.
Goodwill Hunting
Despite its coarse exterior, Good Will Hunting proves to be a rather positive and motivational movie. Gus Van Sant’s direction… and his excellent style make it a hugely entertaining and effective film.
Romancing the Stone
This was a childhood fav! A high-spirited mix of action, comedy and romance. It one of those rare movies with something for everyone.
A Beautiful Life
Even in the most unbearable circumstances people have an unbelievable capacity for compassion. Benigni’s message, made with sensitivity, is that a child’s innocence is worth protecting.
School of Rock
One of the best comedies for kids in years, I have a ten year old who has watched this at least 20 times. It’s funny and heartfelt and it never sells out. Jack’s exactly like the guy in school that you always wanted to hang out with.
Erin Brockovich
A movie about a seriously crazy woman who hits her stride by trying to make a difference in the world. Entertaining, instructive, emotional and funny.
Shirley Valentine
Shirley’s is not an unfamiliar story, but Shirley is an exceptional person! She’s melancholy, but never self-pitying. She doesn’t just grumble; she smartly observes, wonders, and hopes. She desperately for a change and can’t wait to get away from her abusive husband, but is without the courage to risk it — until a friend wins a trip to Greece, and Shirley flies away.
Schindler’s List
The film is hugely important. The acting is excellent. This is no sudden reversal of philosophy, but a matter of conscience that slowly dawns on the man. With a keen sense of Schindler’s character, Neeson depicts the tranformation from self-centered businessman to a messiah.
Damin’s List………
Rudy
This movie brings tears to Damin’s eyes every time he sees it. It really is a heart warming flick. The scrawny kid who never gets to play until the last down of the last game. The only player in Notre Dame history who got carried of the field by his team mates.
Braveheart
Braveheart’s a true epic, even if it is both bloody and bloody long. For pure, “guy flick” grandeur, few movies can touch this one.
Hoosiers
One of the greatest sports movies ever made! Basketball movies don’t get any better. The movie works the underdog formula so expertly that it’s no surprise the film still has the ability to make this list.
Gladiator
It’s just one of those movies, they don’t make anymore. Gladiator is a guts and glory epic with swords and sandals, spectacular action sequences, a seriously good hero.
Victory
An exciting World War II action film. It’s a rousing soccer game where a prisoner of war, once a member of the German national soccer team, decides to put together a soccer match between a team of Allied prisoners.
Rocky
It’s essentially a fairy tale about a down-and-out tough guy who gets a chance at the fight of a lifetime, and, at the same time, wins the girl. Rocky certainly didn’t invent all the sports movie clichés but it applied them in a way that captivated audiences and didn’t seem over-the-top. Just about every film featuring a big sports comeback has been inspired by and/or compared to Rocky.
Miracle
It’s a great sports movie that recreates an amazing moment in sports history with no frills. Thumbs up for this uplifting and inspirational movie about one of the great upsets in sports history.
Karate Kid
A great underdog story, and you gotta love the flying crane. The Karate Kid belongs so irredemiably to its time that you can’t feel anything other than affection toward it.
Silverado
An awesome western that never got the recognition it deserved. A sweeping, glorious-looking western that’s at least a full generation removed from the classic films it brings to mind.
The Natural
Well done with feeling and sincerity that really captures the mystique of old time baseball. Arguably the best baseball movie ever made.
Animal House
Obscene, absurd and hilarious. Animal House is a genre classic. This was the first of those crazy college movies and remains, in most ways, the best.
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