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1/23/2017

The Legacy of Barack Obama and You

This past week, we witnessed the conclusion of the eight-year Obama Administration and the beginning of the Trump Administration.

It will take time for the legacy of former President Obama to congeal – as current and future historians will evaluate the man, his impact during his time in office, and his enduring influence on America.

In time, the Barack H. Obama Presidential Library and Museum will be built; statues will be erected; books and textbooks will be written, and President Obama’s place in history – both for better and worse – will be cemented.

Many people and institutions will be responsible for molding President Obama’s place in history.

Most of us, on the other hand – especially ranchers – will solely be responsible for creating our legacies – if we are to have one.

The majority of ranchers, unfortunately, toil for years, even decades, to successfully guide their properties, manage their wildlife, host family and guests, and carry on family traditions, only to have all of their efforts lost to the abyss of time and so-called “progress.”

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1/15/2017

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If you own a ranch in the Texas Hill Country or are considering purchasing one, you’ll want to pick up a free digital copy of my new ‘Ask Lem’ special report: Cedar Management in the Texas Hill Country.

This 20-page, easy-to-read pamphlet is the latest installment in my ongoing ‘Ask Lem’ series of written reports, e-books, and videos designed to answer common questions about buying, selling, and operating ranch properties.

In the minds of many ranchers, “cedar management” is a misnomer. Their visceral instinct is to eradicate the cedar stands on their properties and be done with the “problem.” Because cedar readily thrives and reproduces, let unchecked it can blanket pastureland and rangeland, causing the native ecosystem to spin out of balance.

It is not difficult to manage your ranch land properly and can be a very enjoyable activity especially when you get to see the land respond and flourish under your good stewardship.

As I explain in my special report, there are alternatives to “nuking” all of the cedar on your properties. On most ranch properties I visit, it is unnecessary to clear all of the cedar and usually not the best choice to maintain the property’s environmental quality.

How you reduce or outright remove cedar involves a variety of choices, each offering benefits and possible risks. In my new pamphlet, I provide an overview of each option.

It is not difficult to manage your ranch land properly and can be a very enjoyable activity especially when you get to see the land respond and flourish under your good stewardship.

If you need help locating more information or connecting with the right people to help you, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be glad to assist you.

To receive a digital PDF version of “Cedar Management in the Texas Hill Country,” simply fill out the 15-second form at http://tinyurl.com/LemLewisForm and you’ll instantly receive a link to read or download the free report.

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1/8/2017

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The DoubleFlex Portable Gym from OYO Fitness

Paul Francis’s Most Successful Invention Might Surprise You

Anyone who thinks today’s ranchers fit a particular stereotype should meet Paul Francis, owner of the BlackHat Ranch, located in Northeastern Kansas, about an hour outside of Kansas City.

Paul, raised a city kid, is a phenomenal inventor, with more than 18 U.S. and 30 foreign patents under his belt.

One of his inventions is at the core of the Bowflex Revolution home gym ($200 million in sales), and NASA’s Resistive Exercise Device, which has been used by more than 50 astronauts to stay in shape aboard the International Space Station.

The consumer version of his NASA invention, known as the DoubleFlex Portable Gym, has been featured on QVC, HSN, and is now sold nationwide online and in Brookstone retail stores.

Paul, founder and CEO of OYO Fitness, rightfully, could be hobnobbing with the power elite of Kansas City, hanging out at exclusive country clubs, and dining at five-star restaurants.

Every chance Paul gets, however, he and his dogs jump in the SUV and head to his ranch, where he takes it upon himself to cut the grass and weeds, spray, tend to the gravel rock roads, walk the fence lines, and repair the fences as needed. Although at one time Paul ran 20 cows and a bull, these days he leases his land to a neighbor who runs his cattle on the BlackHat Ranch property.

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