Engagement rings encompass in them the sense of love, commitment and fidelity, they are given at a special moment in the lives of two people, promising an eternal love and honor between the two. So you are now faced with the first decision of your new life, it is clear that making a proposal is far more important than anything material, your marriage proposal is going to be remembered for a long time, and will be told over and over again to all of the closest and dearest people in your life. A marriage proposal is something to consider and reflect about. While most people know that the intention of inviting someone to share your life with forever is the most precious thing a men can offer, many disregard the importance of symbolism in the act itself and the gift that comes with it. An engagement ring is a sign that a promise has been made and that a time of significant change will arrive in the life of the person wearing it. Do not forget that most woman keep their engagement ring on their hands long after the marriage, sometimes on the same finger as the wedding ring. Most people choose a diamond ring as an engagement ring, this means that you need to learn a thing or two about diamonds before actually going to the shop to choose one. Understanding diamonds requires knowledge of the basic four elements, the color, cut, clarity and carat. Color is the result of the composition of a diamond and it can not be changed, meaning that a diamond does not change or can not be changed into any other color . When a jeweler is describing the color of a diamond they are referring to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. Because a diamond with no color allows maximum light to pass through, colorless diamonds are preferred for their sparkle. The common thing to think about when thinking of a diamond, is the way they shine and the different facets they have (turning a diamond in light produces this affect which indicates the cut), the cut refers to a diamonds reflective quality. This is very important when shopping for an engagement ring. Most diamonds are cut with 58 facets. The brilliance of diamonds is heavily dependent on the cut. The different angles and the finish of a diamond determine its ability to reflect light and cause its brilliance and fire. The cut of a diamond is very important, in engagement rings especially, because some woman have only one diamond ring – the engagement ring, you should pay close attention to the cut of it, sometimes a cutting fault can produce very evident flaws in the quality of the light passing through the ring, it is easy to notice, but important to know. The cut has an importance on the durability of the diamond, if you are looking for an engagement ring that promises stability you should probably make sure that the engagement ring you buy has been dealt with professionally. Carat is the diamond industry standard, it is a unit of weight to measure diamonds. When speaking of one carat you are in fact speaking of 200 milligrams of weight. The carat itself is made of one hundred particular parts called points. These points in the carat are the ones you refer to when talking about points, for example 150 points in would be one and a half carats. The clarity of the diamond is a clear indication of its worth, the clearer the better and more expensive. A ideal diamond ring should be flawless, from the outside and the inside, but that would cost a lot of money. The clarity is the factor of the inner quality of the diamond, since during the formation process some inclusions occur in most diamonds you will have to compromise for some kind of decreased clarity. Engagement rings are not expected to be perfect rings, with perfect diamonds, it is normal that a diamond on a engagement ring would not be flawless. To be considered flawless, a diamond must have no surface or internal imperfections visible upon being viewed by a skilled diamond grader using 10 power magnifications. Carat is the unit of weight by which diamonds are measured. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams. A carat is divided into 100 segments called points. 150 points would equal one and a half carats. Now that you know the basics of diamonds you can start shopping for the engagement ring, traditional engagement rings have a huge rock (“look at the size of this rock!”) on them, it is not necessarily the best way to go, try to think of the woman you are buying it for, what is her favorite color, does she have any sensitivity to any kind of metal, what is her opinion of diamonds and how flashy would she like her hand to be. Do not be afraid to ask the jeweler questions, it is not every day that you will be shopping for an engagement ring, and speak your mind. Good luck buying your engagement ring, and I wish you a life full of happiness and glitter, just like a brilliant diamond engagement rings has…
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Affiliate marketing rules
Affiliate Marketing Rules So you have been wanting to get into affiliate marketing, and want to know the rules. You have your website and or blog all set up and ready to go. You have chosen your niche and market that you want to promote and make money off of. You just need links to start making money. Promoting other’s services and products is not something that is difficult to do. However, you will find that with all of the many companies that offer affiliate programs, and referral options, they all have their own rules that you must follow. Affiliate marketing is pretty easy to follow, that is unless you have many different programs that you are a part of. When you start getting so many that you cannot remember the rules, or the guidelines that you have to follow, you might have a problem. This is because the rules for affiliate programs are as different as the companies. Each company is allowed to make their own rules. However, you might see many similarities. That does not mean that they are copying one another, or cloning their affiliate program so to speak, but yet it means that they have the same rules. Affiliate marketing rules can be so very different. They can range from not mentioning the brand names that they sell anywhere on your website, to not have that particular market in your website URL. Because they are so different for each program and company that you promote, you are going to have to be sure that you read each one well and make sure that you understand it fully. If you all ready have your URL for your website, you may not be able to participate in some of the affiliate programs. This is because you will not meet the requirements for the rules. Another rule that you are going to see often when you are into affiliate marketing is the page rank rule. Some of the companies that will allow you to promote their services or products will not want you to have a higher page rank than they do. Nor will they allow you to have a website that is higher in the search engine rankings. For example, if you were promoting coffee, and you wanted to become an affiliate for Folgers coffee. Your website would not be able to come up above the official Folgers coffee website in the search engine results when coffee, or Folgers coffee is used as the search term. The companies that have this rule in place for their affiliate marketing programs feel as if your website were higher than theirs for the product that they are selling, that it would hurt their business tremendously. And, it just might. They would rather have the straight sales any day, than the commissioned sales. Who wouldn’t? Keeping a spreadsheet of the affiliate marketing programs that you are a part of and their rules is a great idea. This way you are never confused and know just where you need to stand to be a part of that program. This is the best thing that you can do for your affiliate marketing business. Not only that, you will also find that some of the sites that have broken rules and have been caught have resulted in law suits. Cover your tracks and make sure that you are following the rules that are set by that company for the best results. You will also find that there is a thing that is called affiliate marketing software. If you can find a program that fits your needs and will help you keep everything straight, you may not have to worry about keeping track of them yourself. Use your software to keep track and make sure that you are doing your affiliate marketing the right way. Your efforts will pay off eventually, and you will be glad that you went by the book and followed the necessary affiliate marketing rules. Word count 663
An introduction to mountain biking
Even if there are no mountains where you live, it can make sense to buy a mountain bike, just because of the security they provide, even in urban areas. And there's always the chance of a weekend ride in the country. If you're a bicycle enthusiast, but have only tried cycling on the road, it's time you gave mountain biking a try. By mountain biking, I mean more than heading down an actual mountain - although that what most people think about when they hear the phrase "Mountain biking." However, mountain bikes - light bikes with fat tires and front suspension - make it easy to go cross country riding as well. So even if you live in an area that has no mountains - get yourself a mountain bike anyway! Those fat tires make for a nice ride - and as long as they're properly inflated they can go almost as fast as the thinner tires of road bikes, but you don't need to worry about going up curbs or down curbs. There are three styles of mountain biking - the one everyone thinks of which is downhill riding, free riding, and cross country. If you're a professional cyclist or a dedicated amateur you'll want to buy a bike specifically designed for each style, but if you're a casual cyclist who'll want to try one style one weekend and a different style the next, any good mountain bike will do. Most people will buy a brand new tool whenever they take up a brand new hobby. This is a mistake. Examine yourself. Have you done this in the past - decided on a hobby, bought all the equipment, used it once - then stored it in your garage and never used it again? So, if possible, rent a bike first - indeed, in so doing you'll be able to try out quite a few bikes and decide on which one you'd like to buy. Make sure that the people renting you the bikes have taken proper care of them, of course, and that they're not just "beaters." Are you a beginner? If there's any mountain biking in your area, chances are there'll be a club or two, which will cater to beginners. The best thing to do is seek out your local bike shop. Anyone there can tell you what goes on in your area. In addition, most bike shops will have racks featuring the brochures of local clubs, and bike maps of the local trails, for free. Practice makes perfect If you're not in shape - you can get in shape with mountain biking... if you make a concentrated effort to do so. Set yourself goals of miles to ride each day. If you don't have the time to ride an hour or so everyday, but if you have a steep hill near your home, you can always spend ten minutes or so doing wind sprints up and down that hill. This will increase your stamina and strengthen your leg muscles no end. (Make sure you check with your doctor to make sure you have no health problems that would limit vigorous exercise.) Don't get on a bike and then find the toughest trail and through yourself down it. Start with beginning trails and work on your skills for a while. Staying safe Riders fall. Face it - it's going to happen. So the most important piece of equipment you have, after a good bike - is a good helmet. Never buy a used helmet - you don't know what's happened to it. Also of use to the mountain biker are goggles or other eye protection, elbow and knee pads, and good shoes. Always carry a few dollars and some change in a pocket so you can call for help if need be, and make sure you have identification on you at all times. (That last bit of advice is good for any type of biking, or jogging, come to that!) Always be prepared for the worst to happen, and then it [probably] never will.
Crafting ideas for children keep it simple
Kids love to do craft projects, there is no doubt about it. But I think children, especially younger children like to have their projects less structured. I totally think this is true because they can be more creative and have more fun that way. Don't get me wrong, I come up with craft ideas for my daughter and we have a lot of fun with them, but she seems to have more fun creating her own craft ideas. A few years back I went to our local good will store and bought a ton of craft supplies for very little money. I bought beads, pipe cleaners, glitter, stickers, feathers, yarn, lace, buttons, and just a ton of crafty type stuff. I put it all in a big box with some glue and glue sticks and thus my daughters crafting box came into existence. We have since added stickers, markers, cotton balls, sequins, and other stuff we find. I bought a big tablet of thick paper and thus her "scrapbook" came into existence. She loves to get it out and create different pages of ideas and creations. She cuts pictures out of magazines and adds them to it as well. Sometimes she just makes her own craft projects out of the materials instead of doing her "scrapbooking" and she has a great time. The only drawback to her scrapbooking is sometimes she uses a lot of glue and we have to wait for it to dry before she can turn the page and move on to her next crafting creation. So don't always think structured when it comes to craft ideas for younger children. You and they will probably have a lot more fun if you let their imagination rule the project. After all it is their creation so there is no wrong or right to it. They are less likely to become frustrated because they can't make their creations look just like they are suppose to as well.
Residual income can be your key to wealth
Are you standing at the door to wealth but can't seem to find the right key? There are many keys on the key ring that can unlock the door to wealth, but you have to know which ones they are and how to use them correctly. In this article I'll focus on the "residual income" key that many have discovered can be used to enter the inner sanctums of the wealthy. But before I go too far, I should probably define what I mean by "residual income," (also called passive or recurring income). While there are perhaps a number of definitions for "residual income," I will be using the term here as follows: "Residual income is income that continues to be earned after the initial effort has come to an end." In other words, it can be thought of as the process of making a sale one time but getting paid over and over again. How can this be? That is, how can you make one sale and get paid over and over again? Well, let's take a look at some common examples of residual income. An insurance policy. When you buy an insurance policy, you normally pay premiums monthly, quarterly or annually. You made one purchase, but you continue to pay as long as you maintain you policy. The insurance company earns a residual income from you. A service subscription such as a pest control, lawn maintenance, or web hosting contract. When you purchase a pest control, lawn maintenance, or web hosting service you normally again pay a monthly, quarterly, or annual fee. As long as you continue your service, you continue to pay the fee. The service company earns a residual income from you. A membership subscription such as to a membership Website or a club. To continue your membership, you much continue to pay membership fees. The membership entity earns a residual income from you. In all of the above examples, the sale was made only one time, but you continue to pay the company over and over again. Residual income is distinguished from "linear income," where a single payment for a single one time purchase is made. For example, if you have an hourly job, you are exchanging one hour of your labor time for an hourly pay rate. You must work each hour to get paid. If you stop working, you stop getting paid. Your income is linear. However, if you sell memberships to a Website and your members pay a monthly fee to belong, then you continue to collect their monthly fees as long as they continue to remain a member. You made the sale one time but continue to collect an income long after the initial sales effort was completed. This is an example of "residual income." Which would you rather have, a residual income or a linear income? Generally, whenever possible, you should try to earn a residual income that will continue to grow over time as you make individual sales. If you put in a consistent effort toward earning a residual income, you will find that your income will compound itself as the amount of residual income continues to grow. For example, let's take a look at the difference between selling a $29. ebook and a membership to a Website with a $29 monthly fee. We'll assume that both sellers began their sales effort on 1 January and continued the effort for six months. With the sale of each ebook, the seller earns $29 but then has to make another sale to earn another $29. Hopefully, the seller has some backend or follow on products to sell to each customer in the future, but many do not. So each sale stands alone. Let's also assume that the cost to make each sale (including Web hosting fees, merchant card fees, advertising, etc) come to $4 per sale. Our merchant thus earns $25 net per sale. We'll assume that 10 sales are made per month so over the six month period he made 60 sales. So for 60 sales, he has earned $1,500. Now, let's take a look at how the membership site might do. Each membership sells for $29 per month and the cost to make each sale is the same $4 per sale so the site owner earns the same $25 net per initial sale. However, he continues to earn the $29 each and every month that the buyer remains as a member and there is no sales cost for the subsequent months. We'll also assume that our membership site makes 10 sales per month and that each buyer remains a member for 4 months on average before dropping their membership. Now lets take a look at the numbers. Month 1 = 10 sales for $250 Month 2 = 10 sales for $250 plus $290 residual income Month 3 = 10 sales for $250 plus $580 residual income Month 4 = 10 sales for $250 plus $870 residual income Month 5 = 10 sales for $250 plus $870 residual income Month 6 = 10 sales for $250 plus $870 residual income The total income for the six months comes to $4,980 plus there is still a continuing income that will come in from sales that were made during months 4, 5 and 6. Which would you rather have, the $1,500 made as linear income or the $4,980 plus earned through sales with a residual income tail? The sales effort was the same. As you can see from the above example, residual income can quickly surpass linear income if your sales effort remains constant. So, keep on the lookout for good residual income opportunities, they can be your key to opening the door to increased wealth.
Wireless home security systems an apt answer to home security concerns
People employ various ways and means of enhancing their home security and wireless home security systems are often touted as one of the best ways of implementing home security. Other ways are - use of watchdog, use of wired camera security systems, joining a neighborhood watch group, use of alarm systems, sophisticated locks and a plethora of other security systems and measures (some of which are quite weird). There is none denying the fact that all these traditional home security measures are quite effective. However, wireless home security systems seem to have an edge over these traditional home security measures. The wireless security systems (e. g. Wireless camera security system) have 6 main advantages over their wired counterparts: 1. Easy to install: The wireless home security systems are so easy to install that you can install them all by yourself. There is no need for getting outside help for installation/ configuration of a wireless security system. This is an advantage because in such a case only you would know the location of your wireless security cameras and the security codes etc. On the other hand, most wired security systems are quite a hassle owing to their inherent ‘wire-ful’ nature. Managing these wires is quite a task in itself and in tackling those wires, you often tend to lose focus from the actual task i. e. proper and intelligent installation of a home security system. With wireless home security systems, you just need to concentrate on your home security plan without worrying about where you would run the wires from etc etc. 2. Install anywhere: Since wireless security systems forego the use of wires, you can install them anywhere you wish (as long as they are in the range of their controller). This really makes things very convenient. You can install the wireless home security cameras in the bushes, on the terrace or just about any point that you want to monitor. This is something that you would not be able to achieve with a wired security camera. Moreover, wireless home security also comes in camouflaged forms e. g. wireless home security cameras pre-fitted (or pre-hidden) in a lamp or a show piece etc. 3. Flexibility (in altering your home security plan): With a wireless security system, you can easily alter your home security plan whenever you want e. g. the location of outdoor wireless security cameras can be easily changed in a hassle-free manner. On the contrary, a wired home security system would have you thinking about the wiring plan and the related hassle even before you can think of altering your home security plan. 4. Cleaner look: One very distinctive advantage with wireless home security systems is that they are not at all messy. While a wired security system would have wires running all through your house (unless you want to compromise on your home security), a wireless security system (due to its inherent ‘wireless’ nature) would give a much cleaner look and without any compromises on the security of your home. 5. Extra safe: Wireless security can also be considered safer than the wired security. A wired security system can quickly become un-operational if the wires get severed either due to lack of maintenance or due to intentional tampering by burglars etc. However, wireless home security is difficult to tamper with in that sense (sophisticated thieves/burglars might still be able to tamper low-end wireless security systems using devices that disrupt the wireless signals). 6. Ease of maintenance: A wired security system is as such bulky (since the wires used for a wired security system also form part of the security system). Maintaining a bulky system is generally tougher and needs much more effort than a simple, less bulky one. The wires might need replacements or re-anchoring or re-routing etc. In case you go for a home improvement, your wired security systems might get affected quite a bit. However, with wireless security all these problems are non existent and hence their maintenance is quite easy . Wireless security is often treated as the most apt answer to the home security concerns. However, the best thing to do is to use a combination of traditional home security techniques together with some of the wireless home security systems. wirelesssecuritymaster
Ergonomically shooting hoops
When a person thinks about ergonomics, the last thing that they think about is sports. Can ergonomics be used in mans favorite sport? Ergonomics can definitely be used in sports whether its golf, baseball, tennis, hockey and even basketball. So if you are a professional basketball player, even an amateur or just a fan/spectator and you are struggling with your basketball shooting, there are a few techniques that should be used. These techniques are called ergonomics for the athlete. This is nothing new; athletes have been using ergonomically correct techniques for years. One technique to help you ‘shoot a hoop’ ergonomically correct is to not only exercise before the big practice or game, it’s important to do stretch exercises. Your team mates may laugh but being ergonomically correct will better your play and help you to become a better basketball shooter. In basketball, shooting is what can make or break a team. If there are any team mates that do not know how to throw an effective ‘shoot’, this could ultimately loose a championship game. One of the reasons why so many players utilize ergonomics is simply because it helps their game…they can learn to develop a better shooting average just by practicing ergonomics. Becoming an ergonomically correct basketball shooter means practice time all the time. You can always tell a shooter who has been practicing his or her ergonomic techniques. It’s the way that they are prepared to play the game. They are not as stressed and harried or anxious as someone who never utilizes their ergonomic tips. The first step to shooting hoops success is to get your basic set-up ‘straight’. Hold your basketball close to your chest area and make sure that it is positioned below your chin level. Your hand must be set underneath your ball and toward the back area. The hand or the, ‘non-shooting hand must be ‘cupped’ under the basketball and a toward the front area. It’s important to make sure that you lock your wrist and pull it back. If the basketball is positioned the right way, you'll actually notice a wrinkling effect on the backside of your wrist. These are a few techniques are ergonomically sound and they can help a basketball player improve his or her game whether they’re professional or a beginner. Although being ergonomically correct in your game is important, you must continue to eat healthy, get plenty rest, drink 6-8 glasses of water daily and to inform your doctor of your exercise regimen.
Recreational vehicles and minimizing repairs
Many people are under the mistaken impression that maintaining an RV is similar to maintaining a car, but this simply isn’t the case. An RV is not just a "huge automobile." Nor is it quite a house with wheels. It is somewhere between the two. An RV is a type of vehicle that is special in the fact that it is significantly larger and has many more parts to it than an average car. Also, an RV is typically driven very long distances, which almost inevitably results in more repairs as it ages and the mileage increases. This is why it is so important to buy a quality recreational vehicle that is designed to stand the test of time. Otherwise you may find yourself putting a lot of money into it even shortly after your purchase. There are a few specific approaches to avoid major repairs. One is to buy a Class A recreational vehicle. These tend to be built better structurally so you can avoid the common body deterioration that some in the Class B and C experience. Recreational vehicles in general endure a lot of stress because of the amount of driving that is done in them each year. Every hour you drive your vehicle causes it additional stress. And for some people who travel frequently, the wear and tear becomes evident after a much shorter period of time. By having the roof and metal railings inspected ahead of time with an experienced RV technician, you can save a lot of money in future repair bills. You never want to buy an RV that has a faulty roof design because it costs thousands of dollars to repair the body structure. Again, have a professional inspection done to make sure that the RV you are interested in does not have body damage anywhere. If it does, either attempt to get an accurate repair cost estimate prior to buying it, or move on to the next RV. The engine and its surrounding components are the next part of the RV that need a thorough inspection. RV’s become very hot when driven over a long stretch of road, so you need to make sure the engine on your RV choice can endure lengthy hours of highway driving. By verifying the soundness of the transmission - as well as other internals near the engine such as the hydraulic system, air conditioning system, and the brakes - you will save yourself money and headaches. You definitely do not want to break down on the highway with an RV in the middle of nowhere! The amount of money you eventually spend on your recreational vehicle repairs will depend largely on the type of RV you select. Obviously, the larger it is and the more amenities it has, the greater chance you have of something going wrong. However, the Class A RV’s usually are built a bit more reliably and have greater stability than comparable, but less expensive RV’s. As long as the RV you plan to purchase has a quality inspection by a trained RV mechanic, you are well on your way to realizing significant savings from a reduction in the number and severity of repairs over time. And the trips themselves will then be worry free.
Short run printing on the rise
Printing business is one of the most fast growing companies in the world. There are more printing companies available to meet your printing needs. One of the easiest ways to find a good printing company is by the use of the internet. In selecting a printing company, make sure that it offers the service you need for instance the short run printing service. In this present day, everyone and everything is in constant motion and rush. Short run printing is suitable for person or business on the go. With the advancements in printing technology available these days, it has become possible to have a short run print job done at no time. The growth of digital printing and other alternative forms of printing is changing the corporate landscape as well-more paper is being printed on, short run printing has benefited these changes in the printing technology. For the first time, technology can make small print jobs economically possible. A big question is why should you avail of short run printing? What benefits can you get if you avail short run printing? First of all, it offers improved quality of printed materials. Back then, in order to avail of cost effective printing, the alternative is to avail of lower quality printers and copiers. These days it is now possible to print full color materials with no additional prices. Short run printing has made printing high quality materials possible. In a traditional printing press operation can be labor intensive from start to finish. Short run printing technology, on the other hand, requires little labor but it needs skilled employee to run a digital press. They have to be knowledgeable about pre-press and print. Short run printing allows you to print small quantities of documents at affordable price and in a short period of time, whether it is color post cards, posters, or flyers. Short run printing also means that you can get your printing needs returned to you faster. You don't have to wait months or even weeks any longer! With the fast growing number of printing companies offering this kind of printing service, more and more people are confident when it comes to their needs. You can even expect more advancement in the following years regarding short run printing. As long as more people like you are always rushing up to meet deadlines and schedules, then you will probably never get enough of the service of short run printing.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Want to make money get a loan
Here’s a great way to use the assets you have to make more money. No, you don’t have to sell anything. All you have to do is take what you own and leverage it in a wise way to help you make even more money from it. Interested? Who wouldn’t be?!? Now you can leverage your assets with the best of ‘em. One way that you can get more money is with a secured loan. It’s true that it may seem like that, but a secured loan is an ideal way to make money. Here’s how: A secured loan is a loan that provides some kind of asset as a guarantee to a lending agency. So when you apply for a loan, you also suggest that if you cannot pay, you have some kind of asset that will cover the default amount. For some people, it’s their car. For others, it may be their jewelry or some stock certificates. Whatever it is, lending institutes like secured loans because it reduces the risk they have when lending money. Unsecured loans are high risk endeavours for them because if someone defaults on the loan, there is little they can do to get their money back. On the other hand, secured loans have some kind of guarantee which makes them a risk-free investment for the lending agency. And because there is little risk to them, they are willing to pass some of that savings on to you in the form of reduced interest rates and longer repayment terms. So here’s how you can make money from it. First, collect all of your credit card bills together. Add up how much you own. Many people owe in the thousands and are shocked to discover that the interest rate is abysmally high. Second, find an asset that you can use to get a secured loan. Third, shop around and find a loan provider. Collect those debts together and consolidate them under one secured loan. That way, you’ll reduce the amount of interest you pay on each debt because secured loans have lower interest rates than credit cards. And, you’ll stretch out your repayment period beyond the short term that credit cards give you. And, even better, you’ll have a fixed amount of money you know you have to pay each month, rather than get surprised every few days with another bill from a credit card company. Since people often pay half as much above the purchase price in interest on credit cards, you’ll make money you would have spent by consolidating your loan into a UK secured credit card consolidation loan.
Before moving anything into your new home
Before moving any of your belongings into your new home, its important to make sure that everything is as it should be. You may have had a list of repairs you expected – or this may be the first time you've seen the house empty. Take some time to go around with a notepad and check all of the sockets for obvious signs of wear and tear and look for damage that you might be otherwise liable for. Ensure that any cupboards are empty, free of damp, mold or bad smells, and keep a close note of what where the electricity, water and gas stopcocks are. While doing this, you'll also be getting a feel for where you can place any furniture, how to get it up any stairs or even just into the house. Note down any damage or concerns you have to be discussed with whomever you're dealing with – its important to have these notes before moving anything in so that you can get the problems remedied as soon as possible. If you're letting from a landlord, he'll give you a list of any fittings, fixtures and furniture he's leaving – its very common nowadays for landlords to leave 'white goods' – kitchen appliances, such as the fridge, freezer, washing machine and cooker. If you're letting, your landlord should also give you contact details, emergency repair numbers and any paperwork pertaining to these emergency repairs that you may need. You may also want to get bank details or arrange a good time to come and collect rent. Any final paperwork can be signed now, and then you can start making your new place your own. You should also ensure that the central heating and boiler are working correctly and collect any manuals for these from the previous occupant – these manuals will save you a lot of frustration in the long run.
Public speaking a fate worse than death
You may be wondering what a Lifestyle Training Company and a retired magician have to do with Public Speaking. For many years at our Lifestyle Centre we trained therapists in all aspects of complementary medicine and ran courses in Personal Development, including NLP and Public Speaking. We found that one of the main causes of health problems today is STRESS and one of the most stressful things and one that creates tremendous fear and trepidation is the act of Public Speaking. So a popular part of our courses was, “How To Conduct Effective Public Speaking.” It is very interesting to note that in a list of the things people fear most, the ultimate catastrophe, DEATH, came way down the list at No. 7. Can you guess what came top of the list? Yes! – PUBLIC SPEAKING. Apart from our main course on public speaking, we have put together some articles and information that we hope will make a difference. We want to help you overcome that major fear and help you take advantage of the many opportunities, which present themselves to those who can express themselves in a confident manner. There are not too many hard and fast 'rules' in public speaking, as it is very much an art, rather than an exact science. However, there are certain guidelines, which are followed by all effective speakers and we hope this series of short articles will direct you along those lines, and encourage you to stand up and 'say your piece' with confidence, in all circumstances. Let’s first of all consider the horrible elements of stress or indeed distress that seem to affect all of us when asked to utter a few sentences in public. Some examples – nervous churning of the stomach; nausea; sweating; trembling; dry mouth; blushing, dizziness, rapid, pounding heartbeat; fast breathing, even breathlessness and often the mind goes completely blank. So, you’ve all been there! Unfortunately, those who have had a distressing experience never forget it and in some cases the fear of speaking in public becomes a phobia, and that “Audience-Phobia” prevents them from taking advantage of many opportunities in life. It may be that we have to express our expert opinion at a works meeting, or to make a report to our bosses, or vice versa (to make a report to our workforce), to give a vote of thanks at a formal gathering, or to express ourselves at an important interview. A phobia is a very real and intense feeling of fear generated by something, which does not actually pose any genuine threat to us. Yet it is so intense that it often prevents us from doing even some very simple things, which may in fact, have a dramatic effect on our lives. The response to our fear or phobia is mainly a mental one: - Our thinking becomes confused; we somehow cannot recall even the simplest well-remembered facts; we often have the sensation of blind panic. You’ve heard the expression, or indeed you may have experienced it –“When I stood up to speak my mind just went blank and I froze” – often called “Stage Fright”. If any “Audience Shy” person was asked by their workmates, or colleagues in the pub, or their family and friends gathered round the fire, to explain their job or favourite hobby, favourite football team or television program, they would go on at great lengths, and often speak with great enthusiasm and wit. However, if most of us were to be asked to stand up in front of even a small gathering and formally present ourselves to them, things suddenly feel different. Transport the situation and same person from small gathering on to the platform of a large hall and he is struck dumb. Yet there is no fundamental difference between a large audience and a small group of friends. It is the reaction of our minds to the situation, which causes us to “freeze” and experience the horrible feelings of “stage fright”. We often refer to these feeling as “Nerves” and state that we are far too nervous to speak in public. Well I hope to help you overcome those dreaded nerves with a few short articles with information and tips that I have gained from my experiences as a magician, entertainer and speaker. So look out for the articles on “Overcoming The Dreaded Nerves”.
Easy home remedy for moisture control of skin
Many women find that their skin becomes drier after the age of 35.This may be a welcome change for those who suffered from oily skin earlier in life, but women with normal or dry skin may find that their skin appears flaky, tight, and lacks the lustrous appearance that moisture imparts. Skin dryness is caused not only by moisture loss from the skin's outer layer, but also from a lack of moisture moving upward from the underlying layers of the skin. Applying a moisturizer softens and moisturizes the top layer of skin, but the effects are only temporary. To have soft, pliable, moist skin, you need to lubricate your skin from the inside. Drink at least six glasses of pure water daily and eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits to keep your body tissues well-hydrated. Don't wait to drink until you are thirsty because by then you are already dehydrated. Instead, keep a container of water handy for sipping throughout the day. If you find plain water boring, try making unsweetened or lightly sweetened herbal teas such as linden flower, chamomile, or mint. A moist external environment also provides moisture for your skin and helps to keep cells plump. Use a humidifier during the winter months to counteract the drying effects of indoor heating and also during the summer if you use air conditioning or if you live in a dry climate. Misting your skin frequently with pure mineral water or a facial mist containing floral waters and aromatherapy essential oils provides an immediate and refreshing boost of moisture for your skin throughout the day. Soaking in a warm bath is an effective way of hydrating the skin of your entire body. Avoid excessively hot water, because it can remove protective oils from your skin. After a 15-minute soak, massage your body with an aromatherapy oil while you are still wet from the bath, and then gently pat your skin dry with a towel. The thin layer of aromatherapy oil acts as a protective barrier that prevents the evaporation of moisture that your skin has absorbed from the bath.
Key largo vacation
Thinking about visiting Key Largo, but you are not too sure what all the enthusiasm is with people when they hear the words Key Largo. Well after reading this, you might want to start planning your vacation in a flash. Key Largo is part of the Florida Keys and is a beautiful place filled with romance, wild fun, and relaxing enjoyment. There are so many different things to enjoy in Key Largo that you will not get to experience anywhere else. One of the best things is seeing the sunset and rise over the beautiful waters of Key Largo. Ever dream about swimming with the dolphins? Well in Key Largo, you get the wonderful chance of getting up close and personal with the wonderful bottled nosed dolphin. Not only can you touch the dolphins, but you can also get that once in a lifetime chance to swim with them. There are a few different places where you can do this is Key Largo. So make sure to put this on your list of things to do on your vacation. One of the other great things with Key Largo is the many different Tours of the scenery and the wildlife. You can take a tour to see all the exotic wildlife or take a tour to watch the beautiful sunset and see all the beautiful, breath-taking scenery. You could even take that special someone for a romantic cruise and watch the sunset over the ocean and share this moment in the only place on earth with this sunset. If you are on a family vacation then you might want to go with the tours of the wildlife and watch your kids have a blast watching animals they have never seen before in their home environment. The best thing to experience while in Key Largo is diving and snorkeling. Key Largo has been known for their waters that are protected from spear fishing, hook and line fishing. All their under water creatures are very friendly and very well protected from being killed. Here are a few things you will find besides sea creatures under the water: • Statue of Christ of the Abyss: A statue that can be seen by anyone. • Benwood Wreck: A World War II ship that is home to herds of different fish. • The Elbow: A Shipwreck that is home to the Barracuda and Eels. These are just a few of the different things that await you besides the sea creatures that live in these underwater wrecks. So make sure to take a dive and remember your underwater camera so you can take great underwater pictures. Key Largo is not only full of wildlife and underwater creatures, but there are tons of different shopping places to find some great souvenirs to take home and show your friends and family. Key Largo also holds some of the best hotels and restaurants for families or for romance. If you are more into the wild side of life and having fun, there are also many clubs and bars that you can go to so you cut loose and have fun with your friends. Therefore, if any of these awesome adventures is you are looking for to do, then make sure to visit Key Largo for the time of your life.
Making yourself smart investments
There is a harsh fact about reality. The good job that you have may not last your entire life or career. The stability of the job may change and the particulars about it may change it to one that is completely undesirable. You must think ahead and plan on making your money work for you. No matter how much you have, you must plan on saving at least three months salary for a rainy day. Additionally you must set aside a proportion of your salary to invest now in well performing businesses on the stock exchange, as well as through available mutual funds which have a superior performance and you should consider investing in real estate. Particularly you should consider real estate that you can fix up for rental properties. Stock investment on the internet in one such new technological avenue. Stock brokers have understood long before the public the great advantage that the speed of the internet gave them in financial matters. They offer to the public the advantage of internet sales and buying of company stocks and mutual funds. At least seven years ago the stock market utilized proprietary computers, intranets, wide area networks (WANS) to manage and predict the public sales and purchases of commodities, stocks, and bonds. The market place is a very competitive place. The government and the stock market board exist to provide a fair market where no one person or block of investors have a larger influence than any other. Prior to the internet and the 21st century only large blocks of investors or extremely wealthy ones could purchase stocks and commodities as an investment. This is because they were limited to how small or large a package of stock could be sold. When banks or other groups of investors, retired math teachers, became involved then investment packages could be subdivided smaller. Hence more people could afford to invest their surplus cash into more risky but profitable ventures. The invention of the telegraph allowed the transfer of information at the speed of light. After this the invention of the Teletype maintained the technological edge into most of the 20th century. when the age of the personal computer arrived then financier Mr. Bloomberg advanced both the electronic management of stock but provided the pioneer work to facilitate the inclusion of the internet into the confines of Wall Street. You can acquire attractive properties which require very little in the way of repair. Some only need cleaning and painting to become profitable rentals. Today in Tulsa, Oklahoma there is a vast excess of available homes which have become available. These are offered by banks, mortgage investment firms, and real estate agencies. On the other hand the reason why these are available should be mentioned. The city of Tulsa has been through a devastating financial depression which began shortly after major internet companies and communications groups went bankrupt. This led to the loss of over 75,000 technical jobs and over $250,000,000 in lost revenues from income and sales taxes. These jobs have not be replaced but have been out sourced to off shore resources. I remember walking several miles along the edge of several housing divisions which were marked by the rarity of an occupied house. Most were marked by the "For Sale" signs and tall unmown grass. There are some real bargains here in Tulsa for those with good salaried jobs! These can become a smart investment for you which has stability and that can increase in profitability over the years.
Challenging a will in florida a short primer
As medical science allows our bodies to be kept alive long after our minds function as when we were young and healthy, family members and others may see an opportunity to adjust an elderly person’s estate plan more to their liking. When other family members, not involved in the change to the estate plan, learn of the changes, they may wish to contest the will on the grounds of undue influence, lack of capacity, or failure of the will to conform to the requirements of law. A will can be challenged only after death, not while the maker of the will is still alive, although the facts surrounding the creation of the will can be gathered and preserved for subsequent litigation. After death, the Personal Representative will issue a Notice of Administration to the heirs and beneficiaries, which starts a 90-day period for challenging a will or the appointment of the Personal Representative. Proper execution of a will requires that the will be signed by the deceased and witnessed by two witnesses, who also sign the will at the same time as the deceased. A will can be contested on the grounds that it was not properly signed or witnessed, and Florida courts have declared wills to be invalid that were not witnessed properly, including a situation where one witness was in an adjoining room when the will was signed and not in the immediate presence of the maker of the will. Under Florida law, a testator is required to have mental competency to make a will and to understand the nature of his or her assets and the people to whom the assets are going to be distributed. A will can be declared void if lack of capacity can be proven. Typically, incompetence is established through a prior medical diagnosis of dementia, hallucinations, Alzheimer’s, or psychosis, or through the testimony of witnesses as to the irrational conduct of the testator around the time the will was executed or perhaps that the testator was on heavy medication. As a practical matter it is difficult to challenge a will on lack of capacity grounds without a definitive medical diagnosis of a mental problem or without substantial proof of the drugs or medication that the testator was taking. A will can be challenged on undue influence grounds when the testator was compelled or coerced to execute a will as a result of improper pressure exerted on him or her, typically by a relative, friend, trusted advisor, or health care worker. In many cases, the undue influencer will upset a long established estate plan where the bulk of the estate was to pass to the direct descendants or other close relatives of the decedent. Some undue influencers are new friends or acquaintances of the decedent who “befriend” the decedent in the last months or years of life, typically after the decedent has suffered some decline in mental ability. In other situations, one child of the decedent, often a caregiver, will coerce the decedent to write the other children out of the will (especially if the other children are stepchildren). Undue influencers can also be health care workers or live in aides who implicitly or explicitly threaten to withhold care unless the estate plan is changed in favor of the health care worker. Please read the Estate of Carpenter case, which is the most important undue influence case in Florida. Even with evidence of significant pressure or cajoling from a spouse, Florida courts are reluctant to overturn bequests to a surviving spouse under an undue influence claim, given the importance of marriage in our society. Nonetheless, an egregious set of facts could warrant striking of a bequest to a surviving spouse, although the surviving spouse will be entitled to the elective share (30% in Florida), absent a valid marital agreement to the contrary. Almost all will contests are heard by the probate division of the circuit court, where jury trials are not permitted. Florida does not recognize “no contest” clauses in wills or trusts. In any litigation in Florida over a will or trust, such a clause will be ignored.
Where did my website go an explanation to search engine results
There are many reasons why your website’s position in the search engine results will vary. One day your website could be in the top 10 for a particular key phrase, and the next day you’re not on the first page. Changes to a website’s rankings are constantly occurring because changes on the Internet are constantly occurring. But, we can narrow the cause of the change down to four different sources: your website has changed, your competitor’s websites have changes, Google has made an update in the algorithm it uses to determine search results, or you or a competitor got busted using black hat SEO techniques. Your Website Changes In order to stay current, many website are updated on a monthly, weekly, or even daily basis. The small changes that are made to the page can have an effect on your page’s keyword density, and this could in turn have an effect on your rankings for any particular keyword. Minor website updates should not influence your positioning very much. But, if the changes are drastic, or your website had previously been fine tuned by a search engine optimization specialist, any sort of change will certainly affect your rankings. Aside from on-page optimization, another factor that affects your website’s ranking is the number of other websites that link to you (backlinks). If a large and reputable website (.org,.edu, and. gov especially) add or remove a link to your website, this could have a significant effect on your ranking – especially if you don’t have very many backlinks to begin with. Another explanation for ranking changes could occur due to server downtime. If a robot tries to crawl your website and your server is down, your website will probably be temporarily dropped from the search results. Changes to your own website should affect your search engine rankings the least of these four explanations, unless of course you unleash a search engine specialist to re-vamp your website, then you should notice a significant increase within a short period of time. Changes in Google’s Algorithms Yes, I am referring to Google to generalize the whole search engine market, but lets face it, not only do most website get most of their traffic from Google, but the term “Googling” has become synonymous with web search. In simpler terms, the algorithm is a mathematical points system which determines your website’s placement in the search engine results. Nobody knows exactly how Google determines search results, but us search engine optimization specialists have identified approximately 600 factors that affect rankings. A change in the algorithm will certainly affect your website’s ranking, but the change probably won’t be too drastic. Google would not make a significant change to the algorithm because it would probably knock the world out of orbit. Well, probably not, but a big change would have significant repercussions for both Internet websites and users. Therefore, Google prefers to merely fine tune this algorithm to ensure against drastic changes. Your Competitor’s Websites Change Depending on your industry or geographic reach, your website could be competing against several dozen to several thousand other websites - all fighting for position with certain keywords or phrases. This fact alone makes it far more likely that changes in your competitor’s websites will effect the search engine results than changes to your website alone. Every website owner out there wants to be listed on the first page or make the top 10 results for particular keywords or phrases. The problem is that there is only room for ten websites, and you may be positioning for a popular key phrase. Not all, but some of your competitors are updating their website and adding new pages on a regular basis. These additions add more competition to the search engine race and make it more difficult for you to achieve your top 10 position. Not only are new and existing competitors making changes to their website, but they also could be pursuing link building campaigns or employing the skills of a search engine optimization specialist. By optimizing a website for certain keywords and phrases, or acquiring new backlinks to the website, a significant improvement in the website’s ranking in the search results can occur. Changes in your competitor’s websites will probably explain most of the fluctuation of your position in the search results. Black Hat Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Techniques Website owners should not have the ability to manipulate the search engines results. The fact that SEO specialists have the ability to do so violates the integrity of the search results. But, the fact of the matter is, we have rough (but not exact) ideas of how Google’s algorithm works. Most SEO specialists use techniques that are referred to as “White Hat”. These techniques are more natural, and while Google doesn’t like the search results to be manipulated, white hat techniques are not frowned upon. There is another breed of SEO specialists who use “Black Hat” techniques – these are little tricks that at one time were considered acceptable forms of SEO, but are now frowned upon by the search engines, and by employing them, the website is very obviously trying to game the search results. Generally, SEO specialists who guarantee quick results employ black hat techniques to the detriment of your long-term positioning. These techniques can work great at first, but if you get caught your website will be significantly penalized – forever. Black Hat SEO is like breaking the law, and once you have a criminal record it affects you for the rest of your life. Conclusion I’ve outlined the major reasons for changes in search engine results, but sometimes the changes really can’t be explained. These changes are referred to as hiccups. After a ranking change, it’s best to sometimes just wait it out – within a week or two your website may return to its original position. So, the best thing to do when you notice a change is not to over-react. As long as your website has been professionally optimized for the proper keywords and phrases, and possesses a large and ever growing list of backlinks, you should stay on top.
Techniques for better public speaking
To ensure triumphant communication within a group, it is essential to enhance your communication skills. Speaking in front of an audience can be fun only if you are well prepared. Here are some techniques that can help you improve your public speaking skills. • Make eye contact. It signifies your interest and desire to be honest and credible. • Posture and gesture are also effective ways to communicate your message. • Dress Appropriately. How you look is also important. Your appearance should convey a message for dignity and respect. • Be conscious of other people's space. • Keep your message understandable and straightforward. Remember, “Less is more." Clarity is important because it affects all areas of your message. Avoid using jargons. Use words that your audience can understand. Why "Less is more"? First and obvious, is to avoid information overload. Speaking involves great concentration. If you provide too much information, chances are your audience will not listen to you anymore. Second, clarity and pausing allows your audience to understand and acknowledge what you are saying. • Be prepared. Remember the 6 W's: Who? - Determining your audience's age, gender and interest are among the ways you can classify them. What? - What topic would you like to discuss? Usually, when you get an invitation to speak in public, follow their theme and purpose. How? - How can you communicate your message? Language and non-verbal cues are important. Proper choice of words helps your audiences understand you better. When? - Obtain a logical timing of your discussion. Learn how to pause when necessary. Where? - If you have time, visit the area where you will conduct your speech. Determine the best seating arrangement according to the type of your audience. You also need to consider the temperature, space and lighting conditions of the area. Visiting the area also helps you determine where to place your visual aid. Why? - Convey the advantage and purpose the will gain if they will listen to you. Preparing a list objectives can help you narrow down the key points you need to emphasize. • Do not overwhelm your audience with numbers and statistics. You can put this information in handouts for easy reference in the future. • Use visual aids to support your message. • Establish dialogue and rapport. Allow your audience to participate in the discussion. You can also create rapport by call your audience by their names.
Every problem has a solution your guide to creative problem solving
More than One Way to Skin a Cat: Adventures in Creative Thinking How many times have you caught yourself saying that there could be no other solution to a problem – and that that problem leads to a dead end? How many times have you felt stumped knowing that the problem laying before you is one you cannot solve. No leads. No options. No solutions. Did it feel like you had exhausted all possible options and yet are still before the mountain – large, unconquerable, and impregnable? When encountering such enormous problems, you may feel like you're hammering against a steel mountain. The pressure of having to solve such a problem may be overwhelming. But rejoice! There might be some hope yet! With some creative problem-solving techniques you may be able to look at your problem in a different light. And that light might just be the end of the tunnel that leads to possible solutions. First of all, in the light of creative problem-solving, you must be open-minded to the fact that there may be more than just one solution to the problem. And, you must be open to the fact that there may be solutions to problems you thought were unsolvable. Now, with this optimistic mindset, we can try to be a little bit more creative in solving our problems. Number one; maybe the reason we cannot solve our problems is that we have not really taken a hard look at what the problem is. Here, trying to understanding the problem and having a concrete understanding of its workings is integral solving the problem. If you know how it works, what the problem is, then you have a better foundation towards solving the problem. Not trying to make the simple statement of what problem is. Try to identify the participating entities and what their relationships with one another are. Take note of the things you stand to gain any stand to lose from the current problem. Now you have a simple statement of what the problem is. Number two; try to take note of all of the constraints and assumptions you have the words of problem. Sometimes it is these assumptions that obstruct our view of possible solutions. You have to identify which assumptions are valid, in which assumptions need to be addressed. Number three; try to solve the problem by parts. Solve it going from general view towards the more detailed parts of the problem. This is called the top-down approach. Write down the question, and then come up with a one-sentence solution to that from them. The solution should be a general statement of what will solve the problem. From here you can develop the solution further, and increase its complexity little by little. Number four; although it helps to have critical thinking aboard as you solve a problem, you must also keep a creative, analytical voice at the back of your head. When someone comes up with a prospective solution, tried to think how you could make that solution work. Try to be creative. At the same time, look for chinks in the armor of that solution. Number five; it pays to remember that there may be more than just one solution being developed at one time. Try to keep track of all the solutions and their developments. Remember, there may be more than just one solution to the problem. Number six; remember that old adage," two heads are better than one." That one is truer than it sounds. Always be open to new ideas. You can only benefit from listening to all the ideas each person has. This is especially true when the person you're talking to has had experience solving problems similar to yours. You don't have to be a gung-ho, solo hero to solve the problem. If you can organize collective thought on the subject, it would be much better. Number seven; be patient. As long as you persevere, there is always a chance that a solution will present itself. Remember that no one was able to create an invention the first time around. Creative thinking exercises can also help you in your quest be a more creative problems solver. Here is one example. Take a piece of paper and write any word that comes to mind at the center. Now look at that word then write the first two words that come to your mind. This can go on until you can build a tree of related words. This helps you build analogical skills, and fortify your creative processes. So, next time you see a problem you think you can not solve, think again. The solution might just be staring you right in the face. All it takes is just a little creative thinking, some planning, and a whole lot of work.
Reasons for you to eat whatever you please
In the past, I had trouble naming one specific favorite food of mine. Today though, I tend to love pizza best. However, for those who have trouble answering this question I think it is fair to say that they can at least point out a broader area of cuisine they prefer, such as Italian, Mexican, American…you get the idea. In our society today, we are fortunate to have a vast array of food choices before us, which makes it all the more easier finding a great place to eat out. America is becoming a nation of obese people not because we are lazy – not in the least. It is the wide ranging food choices and the portions they are served in that have caused it. Owning a food business, much like investing in real estate, is often a good venture to undertake because people are always going to need to eat just like they are always going to need a place to live; however, the challenge behind owning your own restaurant lies in building a credible reputation for serving outstanding cuisine. But owning a restaurant is beside the point. What I want to focus on is finding great restaurants and eating. I’m an avid traveler and I love it. The biggest reason behind my love of travel is the many opportunities it provides for me to try eating at different places. I can’t even explain the rude awakening I got the first time I ate a meal in a different country. It has probably never crossed your mind if you’ve never had such a chance, but there is a huge distinction between American food and the food served in other countries, especially Europe. In America we take food and make it our own, meaning that the Chinese food you had last week was probably not as authentic as the sign above the restaurant claimed. Of course, I’m not complaining. I’ve had occasion to eat out in several different countries and I always leave feeling that the American versions are much better, especially in regards to taste. Ethnic restaurants in America take big steps when it comes to making a great presentation of the food, as well as what ingredients go into it to add taste. Americans have a sense of flavor all their own and quite different from the rest of the world, which is why when a Chinese or Mexican restaurant opens and becomes successful you know they put together the right ingredient to please consumers. If you are like me and enjoy eating, make it a point not to eat at the same two or three places all the time. There is so much out there to try so be adventurous. If you’re unsure about what restaurants are out there, then do a search on the Internet. The Internet has thousands of websites that specialize in providing people with lists of restaurants in their area, as well as reviews, so you can better decide if a place is worth your time and money. So what if America is full of obese people. Eating is fun and provides many pleasant oral experiences. Stop listening to all the specialists who claim we’re all going to die of heart disease.
Picmoney is the final destination for your online income generation
The ideal world of affiliate marketing does not require having your won website, dealing with customers, refunds, product development and maintenance. This is one of the easiest ways of launching into an online business and earning more profits. Assuming you are already into an affiliate program, what would be the next thing you would want to do? Double, or even triple, your commissions, right? How do you do that? Here are some powerful tips on how to boost your affiliate program commissions overnight. 1. Know the best program and products to promote. Obviously, you would want to promote a program that will enable you to achieve the greatest profits in the shortest possible time. There are several factors to consider in selecting such a program. Choose the ones that have a generous commission structure. Have products that fit in with your target audience. And that has a solid track record of paying their affiliate easily and on time. If you cannot seem to increase your investments, dump that program and keep looking for better ones. There are thousands of affiliate programs online which gives you the reason to be picky. You may want to select the best to avoid losing your advertising dollars. Write free reports or short ebooks to distribute from your site. There is a great possibility that you are competing with other affiliates that are promoting the same program. If you start writing short report related to the product you are promoting, you will be able to distinguish yourself from the other affiliates. In the reports, provide some valuable information for free. If possible, add some recommendations about the products. With ebooks, you get credibility. Customers will see that in you and they will be enticed to try out what you are offering. 2. Collect and save the email addresses of those who download your free ebooks. It is a known fact that people do not make a purchase on the first solicitation. You may want to send out your message more than six times to make a sale. This is the simple reason why you should collect the contact information of those who downloaded your reports and ebooks. You can make follow-ups on these contacts to remind them to make a purchase from you. Get the contact information of a prospect before sending them to the vendor’s website. Keep in mind that you are providing free advertisement for the product owners. You get paid only when you make a sale. If you send prospects directly to the vendors, chances are they would be lost to you forever. But when you get their names, you can always send other marketing messages to them to be able to earn an ongoing commission instead of a one-time sale only. Publish an online newsletter or Ezine. It is always best to recommend a product to someone you know than to sell to a stranger. This is the purpose behind publishing your own newsletter. This also allows you to develop a relationship based on trust with your subscribers. This strategy is a delicate balance between providing useful information with a sales pitch. If you continue to write informative editorials you will be able to build a sense of reciprocity in your readers that may lead them to support you by buying your products. 3. Ask for higher than normal commission from merchants. If you are already successful with a particular promotion, you should try and approach the merchant and negotiate a percentage commission for your sales. If the merchant is smart, he or she will likely grant your request rather than lose a valuable asset in you. Keep in mind that you are a zero-risk investment to your merchant; so do not be shy about requesting for addition in your commissions. Just try to be reasonable about it. Write strong pay Per Click ads. PPC search engine is the most effective means of advertising online. As an affiliate, you can make a small income just by managing PPC campaigns such as Google AdWords and Overture. Then you should try and monitor them to see which ads are more effective and which ones to dispose of. Try out these strategies and see the difference it can make to your commission checks in the shortest of time.
Monday, August 29, 2016
Congress approves .9999 fine gold coins
New .9999 fine (24 karat) 1-oz legal tender $50 gold coins will be added to the U. S. Mint's line of gold bullion coins in 2006 when President Bush signs into law a bill that Congress passed in December. The legislation calls for the Mint to have the coins ready to distribute by June 2006, but the coins may be ready before then. The legislation authorizing the new .9999 fine gold coins was quite specific, mandating the design and even the method of packaging. For the first year of issuance, the coins "shall bear the original designs by James Earle Fraser, 'which appear on the 5-cent coin commonly referred to as the 'Buffalo nickel' or the '1913 Type 1'." This wording, without specifically saying it, calls for the obverse (front) of the coins to carry the famed Indian Head design by Fraser. The reverse will carry the equally-famed buffalo design. Each Indian Head-Buffalo coin is to be encased in a protective capsule, possibly such as the capsules used by Australia's Perth Mint to protect its .9999 fine gold bullion coins, including the popular limited edition Lunar Series Gold Bullion Coins. The protective cases "shall be readily distinguishable" from the packaging for proof coins, which are also authorized by the bill. For years, proof coins have been individually encapsulated in protective cases. Individually encapsulating bullion coins will be new to the U. S. Mint. The Mint's 22-karat (.9167 fine) American Gold Eagles, which are the world's best-selling gold bullion coins, are packaged twenty to a tube and are not individually encapsulated. Production of the Indian Head-Buffalo coins will be unlimited, and they will be marketed toward gold investors who prefer .9999 fine (24-karat) gold coins. The U. S. Mint already has the world's best-selling gold bullion coins with its 22-karat (.9176 fine) Gold Eagles. Still, there is a huge market for pure gold coins, and the new Indian Head-Buffalo coins will give the U. S. Mint a product for that market. The Asian and Indian markets clearly prefer pure gold coins, while alloyed gold coins are more popular in the Western World. Presently, the Royal Canadian Mint's .9999 fine Gold Maple Leafs are the world's best selling pure gold coins. However, the Gold Maple Leafs have fallen into disfavor with investors because of the ease with which they are damaged. To counter this, the Royal Canadian Mint recently introduced new packaging for the 1-oz Gold Maple Leafs. The new packaging for the 1-oz Gold Maple Leafs will put the coins individually in capsules that are suspended in credit card sizes cards, twenty-five coins to a box. It is too early to gauge market acceptance of the new packaging for the Gold Maple Leafs. Considering the popularity of the of Indian Head-Buffalo design, the U. S. Mint's new .9999 fine gold coins could provide stiff competition for the Gold Maple Leafs. Fraser's designs proved to be a winner in 2001 when the U. S. Mint produced a limited number of Indian Head-Buffalo $1 silver coins sets. The sets sold out immediately and today carry prices several times their initial offering prices. The new Indian Head-Buffalo .9999 fine gold coins, however, will not be limited edition, at least not the first year. The bill permits the Mint to "change the maximum number of coins issued" in subsequent years. Further, the bill authorizes the Mint to change the designs on either the obverse or the reverse after the first year's production. Although the U. S. Mint produces its popular American Gold Eagles in four sizes, 1-oz, Ѕ-oz, ј-oz, and 1/10-oz, the new Indian Head-Buffalo pure gold coins will be minted in only one size: 1-ounce. With the popular Indian Head and Buffalo designs, the Mint's new .9999 fine gold coins could quickly become favorites with gold coin investors.
How to stop your dog from biting
Every year well over 4 million people are bitten by dogs. While some of these bites may be minor, others can leave serious injuries or even death. If you own a dog which bites someone, you could find yourself in legal trouble. If it kills someone, you could end up behind bars. While I don't want to scare you away from owning a dog, there are some things you will want to do to make sure your dog doesn't bite you or others. The first thing you want to do is never approach strange dogs. Even if the dog is behind a fence or tied up, it could see you as being a threat. You should also keep your own dog away from other strange dogs. It could be injured or killed if the strange dog decides to attack it. You should also avoid petting your dog without letting them sniff your hand first so that they know who you are. Under no circumstances should you run from a dog. Dogs are natural predators, and will almost always chase you unless they're trained. When a dog is eating, sleeping, or caring for its young, it is best not to startle or disturb them. They may snap at or bite you. It may be necessary to neuter your dog if it is going around and getting into fights with other dogs constantly. You can also take your dog around others to keep it from being nervous when in the presence of people it is not familiar with. Dogs should also be trained not to chase anyone. This is one of the most common things which leads to a dog biting someone. You should also give your dog rabies vaccinations, and never allow it to go places without your supervision. If you should be attacked by a dog, the first thing you want to do is remain calm. If you panic you are likely to make bad decisions. You will also want to wash the wound as soon as possible. Use soap and water and contact your doctor as soon as you can. Contact the animal care agency in your area and let them know that you have been bitten. Describe the dog and where you encountered them. Let them know what direction you think the dog went in. Being the owner of a dog which likes to bite is a serious issue. You can avoid biting by training the dog while they're young. Once they get older, it will be difficult or impossible to get them to follow your commands, and if they bite somone else, you could be in a lot of trouble.
Casino games online poker. part one
Let's start with differences of online poker from off line poker game and the pros and cons of the online poker version. The main principal difference is obvious - poker players, the opponents cannot see each other. Hence, on one hand online poker player does not have to maintain his "poker image" and on the other hand the poker player cannot "read" the opponent hand by focusing on the Body Language. So, in online poker room the psychological moment of the game is rather weak, for somebody it is good and for someone it is not so good. In other respects online poker presents only advantages and it will take a long time to name all of them. Here are the main ones. Any online poker room the same as any online casinos work 24 hours a day 365 days a year and any poker player may play all around the clock hole year. Online poker room player does not have to tog up and go somewhere. Playing poker online at the computer is more comfortable that at the casino table. Online poker room player can choose from a wide variety of games including the rarest ones. Online poker room player may play during a fifteen minute break; or leave the table any time. Poker player may participate in a number of tournaments and cash-games. Online poker room player can play short handed tables or face-to-face. Online poker room player may play at several online poker room tables at a time, play many games in an hour with simultaneous shuffling and dealing. Time limit for decision taking makes the game more dynamic. Online poker room player does not have to control and count the jackpot and his own chips. Playing poker in online poker room is a good practice for the beginners playing micro limits which cannot be found in off line casino. Before playing the game. If you are ready to play poker in an online poker room, you should install online poker room client programs. Basically the poker software comprises two parts - server part - here the cards are generated and information about all the players is collected. Client's part - here the player sees the cards, opponents and makes poker decisions. Both parts of the software are connected via the Internet and constantly exchange information. Client programs. Online poker room client programs can be of two types: downloaded (executable programs ) and non-downloaded ( flash or java, played in the browser ). Non-downloaded programs are less convenient though their number is increasing. To play non-downloaded poker room version a poker player should, as a rule, press some button like "Instant Play", then a small browser window will be opened and the poker room software will be downloaded there. If this is java poker room program, the player should have java scripts enabled in his browser, flash plug-in should be installed to view flash. The poker players are likely to have Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher with 128-byte encryption. If you prefer downloaded version ( and it is more convenient and functional), please find the section "Download" at the poker room site and download the program (usually 4-8 Mb, though sometimes occur small ones less than 1MB; they download the software after the launch and then will install the client). When the download is complete, start the program and it will install the poker client. As a rule the client will automatically add the icon of poker room at your desktop or to folder "Programs". Rules for the registration at online poker rooms, money depositing and withdrawal of the winning money are the same as in online casinos. When registering, fill out the application, indicate your full name, address, phone number, email, select login and password, and also your screen name that will be used during the poker room playing sessions. Almost all online poker rooms accept cards. There are a few e-wallets such as Moneybookes, Neteller, Firepay and so on to ease online poker room players funding options.
Anyone to care for you
Are you a fortunate person to have someone in your life who cares for you? I don't mean care in the sense it is commonly used. But who cares for you like your mother used to, when you were a child? You are a grown-up person now. Does that imply that you don't need anyone to take your care? Don't you need someone to ask you if you are ok? And then to try and make you comfortable? Don't you need someone who knows what you like and then to arrange for it? Don't you need someone who will put balm on your aching legs? Who will smother you with love, when you feel lonely? Don't you want someone to just come and sit beside you and talk to you in silence? Don't you need someone who will make you cry, because you want to, but can not because you are an adult? Don't you feel that you need someone in front of whom you can cry your heart out? And be sure that someone will wipe your tears? Or because you are adult, such things are not done? Even if one feels extreme pain of any kind, one can cry either in church or all alone in a park? We are adults. But there is a child in all of us. We are fighters, but sometimes we lose the battles. We can bear every pain, but sometimes the pain can overcome our capacity. We all need a person in our life, who can be our mother, even if we are eighty years old. Who can understand that we need care. We wish to be pampered. We want someone to take our face in lap and comfort us. Yes, we can deny all this, but we need someone who cares for us. All of us need a person who takes our care. If we are allowed to cry, if we are made to speak about all our troubles, if we are pampered to relax us, we will feel heavenly. But unfortunately we are all adults. These essentials of living are for kids. For adults, it is a corner in their homes or in the office, where they can sit and worry and show to the world that they are adults.
Stop smoking centers
Stop Smoking centers offer support and strategies for an individual to quit smoking habits. If an individual decides to give up smoking habit, there are several alternatives present today that can help greatly to succeed in efforts. The first and foremost is the large amount of medications that are available in the market. These are especially designed to help by curbing crave of the smoker and reducing the withdrawal indications that several smokers feel when they attempt to give up the smoking habit. Another better alternative is to get into a stop smoking center, which offers a good mixture of support and education greatly to increase an individual’s odds of success. The excellent news is that these kinds of stop smoking centers exist in almost all part of the communities today. Hence, there is an excellent opportunity that an individual will come across many centers and also, have a wide range to select from. Some of the Major Stop Smoking Centers: The Mayo Clinic provides a wide range of these stop smoking centers all around the United States, but their clinic is situated in Rochester, NY. In fact, it offers an 8-day-live-in program, which greatly increases the odds of success of the smokers. The Mayo Clinic stop smoking centers blend support and counseling with prescription and analysis by a health care expert. This may be especially more helpful for somebody, who desires to give up smoking habit and has a multitude of other medical problems. Since, the expert health care staff will able to monitor closely each and every individual for prospective medical results. Another famous association is the Freedom Stop Smoking Centers, which are as well situated in several parts of the United States. These stop smoking centers are more effective, as they offer non-addictive prescription to the patients at the time of quitting smoking. These prescriptions reduce the effects of symptoms, making up more comfortable for the people to adhere with their verdict to quit. As soon as people conclude to give up smoking, these stop smoking centers offer education on life-style changes that increases the individual’s chances of success over a long period. Typically, these centers are managed by counselors, who specialize in helping the people with this kind of addiction. Overview: By visiting to any stop-smoking center, smokers can definitely increase their odds of success. It is suggested to check online or consult with a physician, regarding this center in the local area.
A moment can change a life
A fleeting moment can change your life. Christopher Reeves had everything going for him - fame, fortune and best of all a loving wife and son. Enjoying his favorite sport, he fell off his horse. In a split second, his whole life changed! He is not alone. In a moment, all dreams can be quashed. A young man, full of promise gets into an industrial accident. It left him physically disabled. With a young family and the first baby on the way, how does he feel? There are those who take a severe stroke which leave them with physical disability and rob them of their mobility. They suffer the loss of their independence. Some endure the loss of speech for the rest of their lives. There goes most of their dreams. Life will never be the same. Some suffer severe financial loss and see everything they worked for taken away from them and there is nothing they can do. Think of the victims of the tsunami and Katrina. Many are making an effort to rebuild their lives - but will it ever be the same? On the bright side of a winning moment - a big-time win from the lottery or gaming table spells a major change in one’s life. These winners go through a major change in their lives. There is an upside. There are some lucky ones who find strength in their illness and disabilities, major financial setbacks, calamities and crimes of violence. Amid the dark hours and pain, they work their way to find a new meaning in their lives. With courage, perseverance and a strong spirit, they win their battles. They become pillars in their communities. Christopher Reeves spent the rest of his years as a quadraplegic to champion the cause of spinal cord injury. His disability never stopped him. An illness, an accident, natural calamities, financial loss, crime, violence and loss of a loved one, a winfall, an unexpected career change or opportunity are realities of our world. Many of us think it will not happen to us, but it can. Live for today. No one knows what tomorrow brings.
Martial arts uniforms getting the right fit
Whether you're just beginning martial arts training or you've been a practitioner for years, you may have encountered challenges in finding uniforms that have the right fit. Contrary to the popular saying, one size doesn't fit all when it comes to martial arts uniforms. Moreover, a single size might not fit correctly either. After all, many of us aren't proportionate; we may require a larger top and a smaller bottom, or vice versa. Unfortunately, though, many people - especially those just starting out - buy ill-fitting uniforms from their instructors. But before exploring the possibilities for well-fitting uniforms, let's look at the basics: Basic Martial Arts Uniforms The type of uniform you need depends upon the type of martial arts training you're taking. For example, karate uniforms are significantly different than judo uniforms. In the Japanese practice of judo, the judoka uses his opponent's strength against him, and therefore needs a thick jacket that is difficult to grab. For that reason, judo uniforms - or judogi - typically consist of a pants and a quilted cotton jacket that is much thicker than karate jackets. There are also single weave jackets, which are lighter and more useful in long practice sessions to prevent overheating, and thick double weave jackets that are essential for competition. In contrast to karate uniforms, judo uniforms, and tae kwon do uniforms, which are cotton and feature a crossover front with a belt closure, traditional kung fu jackets are typically made from silk and feature a front button closure. Those practicing kendo - the Japanese equivalent of fencing - usually wear a hakama and a kimono. One of the latest trends in uniforms is martial arts cargo pants, which combine comfort with versatility. The cargo pants are available in a variety of colors, including camouflage prints, and usually have a stripe running down the outside of each leg. Mixing and Matching When you buy martial arts uniforms from a dojo or dojang, you normally buy a set consisting of the same size and color pants and top. Today, however, there are online sources where you can mix and match sizes and colors that fit both your body shape and your sense of style. When you purchase martial arts uniforms online, it's important to pay close attention to the site's size charts and buy tops and pants that will fit well. It's not uncommon for the best sites to carry sizes ranging from 000 (which would most likely fit a three-year-old) to 12 (which would fit someone well over six feet tall). Taking an extra moment to get the right fit will make you feel better and more confident while practicing or competing. It's also important to select the proper fabric weight for your specific martial art and skill level. A beginner, for example, might go with a medium weight karate jacket, while an experienced practitioner might need a super-heavyweight fabrication. If you're part of a demo team, you can easily outfit your entire team in their proper sizes, and find a wide selection of color schemes from which to choose. Finding the right martial arts uniforms is, of course, only one element of learning the arts. However, when you get the right fit, you can more easily concentrate on developing the stances, values, and mental preparedness that will enable you to excel.
How to build your mlm business as a true professional
I didn't realize it until years later but, I received the most valuable lesson about building a network marketing business when I was only 10 years old. As a 4th-grader in a small Texas town with not much to do, hanging out at my best friend Mark's house would become the daily routine. His dad was a doctor, a very good doctor. And every evening he would spend at least an hour plowing through some of the biggest textbooks I had ever seen. One day while waiting for Mark to come downstairs, I asked Mark's dad this question, "If you're already a doctor, why do you still read so many books?" He had a great answer, "Because I want to stay in the top 5% of all doctors in my field". He would go on to explain, "By being a better doctor you get better pay, better jobs, better everything". And that my friend, is the essence of becoming a true professional. It means, separating yourself from the crowd and accepting FULL responsibility for your own success or failure. In network marketing, it means investing in yourself and making a commitment to learn the skills that others can't or are not willing to learn. By doing so, you put yourself in a leadership position that "attracts" people to you. Leaders in the industry often refer to it as "attraction marketing". Now I have to admit, I didn't remember that valuable lesson until years later; after spending more money than I was making, after struggling to keep my small-but-growing downline motivated, and after a long and emotionally draining ride on the MLM roller coaster. However, when I discovered the concept of attraction marketing I realized that if I learned the principles that it teaches, it would mean several things: * It would mean the end of "overcoming objections" and trying to convince people to join my business or buy my products because I would become the "hunted" instead of the "hunter". * It would mean the end of throwing away money I didn't have on crummy business opportunity leads every month. * It would mean the end of chasing away my family and friends. * And it would even mean that the emotional roller coaster would finally come to an end. Today, I generate all of my own leads for both distributors and customers. My prospects pay me whether they join my business or not. And, I don't hesitate to tell a prospect "no" if I don't think they're right for my business, because I no longer feel desperate to recruit someone. Now, I'm not telling you this to brag or pat myself on the back because it didn't happen overnight. It happened over time. So take the time to learn and develop the attraction marketing skills you need to build your own business. There are however, a lot of different skills to choose from, but the ones I recommend most are: 1. Learn to do your own online advertising using pay-per-click or ezines. It doesn't have to be expensive and Google Adwords has a great tutorial. 2. Learn how to use "capture pages" to create your own leads. (ever wonder how the lead companies do it?) You'll also find plenty of good information online about capture pages. 3. Learn how to use auto responders. You can free up your time by letting them do all the following up with your prospects for you. You'll find 2 of the best at 1shoppingcart and aweber. 4. Learn the art of "copywriting" so you can create your own killer ads and write irresistible letters that pull in customers like crazy. Again, you'll find tons of info online. There's no doubt about it, when you choose to take action and apply the principles of attraction marketing to your own business, you lift yourself above the rest of the crowd. But best of all, when prospects come to you first, your business becomes a heck of alot easier and lots more fun.
Improve your health by improving your home
The way your home looks has intense effect on your life. It can control you both physically and psychologically. Your life and achievement depends on how you think of yourself as a person. Everyone has a concept of self. Apart from the skin beauty, the most significant factors that affect the way you define the concept of self are your job, your home, how you dress and your family. Wrong environment at home can have a negative force on your health and ability to get things done in life. Home decor is one of the most important factors in creating a good home environment. This article discusses about "the effect of home decor on your health" and suggests some suggestions to keep your health in a good condition. Mental health: For many years scientists have studied the consequence of colour on mental well being. Some colours stimulates while some have tranquilizing effect. Hence care need to be taken while selecting wall colours, as they have direct effect on your health. Red colour stimulates and excites your mind. Selective use of red will give you the energy and inspiration. Blue signifies a restful, comforting environment. Children prone to tantrums and aggressive behaviour could gain from calming effect of blue. On contrary inappropriate use of colours would lead to negative health effect. Indoor water fountain in a favourable area in your home will give positive opinion and helps focusing on your goal. Light, music, water, air, plants, mirrors, wind chimes, houseplants and flowers will bring joy and happiness to your mind. Weight: Dining tables decor with Green themes could prevent over eating while orange stimulates the appetite and would be good for finicky eaters. Breathing: Carpets give us comfort and warmth feeling. But dust mites love to live in your carpet and the proteins from their faecal droppings when disturbed become airborne and affect your skin and respiratory system. If you suffer from asthma or eczema it is better to use hard flooring like wooden floor. Like wise while purchasing your sofas or chairs select a fabric (like leather) in which dust mites cannot inhabit. Recovering the room space by regular de cluttering and vacuuming the house will avoid breathing trouble related to allergy. Like wise closed book selves and cabinets will avert dust collection. Cigarette smoking inside the house could predispose to circumstances like asthma and bronchiolitis in children. Heart and circulation: Red could augment your blood pressure, pulse rate and cause poor coordination. Pink has peaceful effect and relax your muscles and bring the heart rate down. Blue has the trend of lowering the blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate. Heart is a symbol of love and relationship. Decors like pairs of candles, pink quartz crystals, and objects made of materials such as porcelain, china, clay, stone or terra-cotta are believed to be helpful for heart and boost the feeling of love and togetherness. Eyes: Eyes are often considered as a part of brain and anything that affects the eyes would have a direct effect on your brain and mentality. Adequate lighting is important to avoid negative effects on eyes. Too much illumination increases your stress causing headache and irritability. At the same time low illumination will lead to eye strain causing recurrent head aches and problems like short sightedness. Musculo - skeletal: Accidents at home rank among the foremost causes of injury and death in the United States. Most of them are easily avertable. Avoid slippery floors. Remove small throw rugs or use double-sided tape to keep the rugs from slipping. Use a rubber mat along the full length in your tub, and a non-skid bath mat beside the tub. Improve the lighting in your home. As you get older, you need brighter lights to see well. Lamp shades or frosted bulbs can reduce glare. A night light in the bathroom can also make night trips to the bathroom safer. Avoid excess stress on your joints. Use larger or stronger joints to do things. Assistive devices can make tasks at home and work easier. Consider using a long-handled grasper to reach objects that are on high shelves or on the floor. Make sure hinges, doorknobs and cabinet doors are functioning well and repaired. Home environment has a major influence on how you live your life. Through the simple application of interior decoration, you can exert subtle influence over your health and well being.