Mistakes to avoid when starting your own wholesaling business

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No matter if you’ve been in business for ten years or ten days, the reasons why most businesses fail are the same: failing to research your niche, determining demand, not having an updated business plan in place, and not asking for help when you need it. This short piece will discuss these important facets to ensure your wholesaling business is a smashing success.

Do You Know Who Wants Your Products or Services?
Most successful business owners can tell you exactly who their target market is at any given moment, and why they should purchase from them. They also understand how to sell their product in one or two sentences, buying into the current trend that less is more.

Let’s use an example to demonstrate my point. If your business was showcased on a major network television program, you are given perhaps 5 seconds to share with the audience exactly what it is you do.

"And now, next on The Evening News"

What one or two lines would you want the announcer to say about your wholesale products? If nothing comes to mind, look at your niche, your customers, and what benefits you provide them with. Then craft your marketing sentence to accommodate all of these things so that you can rattle it off at a moment’s notice to anyone who asks.

Do You Have a Business Plan? When Was the Last Time You Updated it?
Things change. Markets evolve. Customers demand newer, flashier, cheaper, better products. Does your business plan reflect this?

You never know when you’ll need a capital loan from the bank, or extra cash to keep up with the sudden demand for one of your products that was mentioned on Oprah. Make sure that you are prepared to use your business plan at any time, with anyone, by scheduling time to update it on a yearly basis.

If Challenged, Do You Know Who to Call?
Maybe your business starts to grow faster than you anticipated, or you are looking to purchase some new equipment. Perhaps staffing is your issue, or customers aren’t knocking on your door as they have in years past. Whatever your issue, sometimes talking to a colleague, professional or business counselor is required. But do you have a list of these kinds of people at your fingertips to call when needed?

If you don’t, talk to your local Chamber of Commerce for names of local business owners that may be willing to speak with you regarding your wholesaling concerns. You can also contact SCORE, a non-profit business advising organization (and it’s counterpart in the UK), or a networking group created specifically for this purpose.

The rarely told truth about network marketing

Today I am going to talk about something that seems to be one of those things that people either love or hate. What I am talking about is network marketing, also called mlm or multi-level marketing. Right from the beginning I will say that there is no need to have extreme views about this, it is simply a business model that you can use if you wish.

However, it is crucial that you understand HOW the business model of network marketing works.

I think there are basically two reasons that some people seem to be almost electrocuted, simply by hearing someone mention the word network marketing. Either they have tried it themselves, and because they didn't have a clue on how to do it they failed miserably. Or they belong to the group of people who can't get the idea that mlm = pyramid scheme out of their heads.

This second misconception is easy to debunk. Pyramid schemes are illegal almost everywhere, do you really think large multinational companies could operate year after year on an entirely illegal basis?

Secondly, this view on network marketing shows that the speaker is ignorant. He or she hasn't done an ounce of homework on the various businesses that are available to each of us today, and they are ignorant of the industry itself.

This means they aren't serious. It means they "would like" to make more money, but have no intention of making it happen. They continually "look" for home businesses, which is enough to satisfy their minds that they "did everything they could", but everything they find out there is flawed and are "scams". They are looking to buy "hope", not a business.

There is a Chinese saying that goes something like this:"If you spend too much time thinking about your next step, you will be standing on one leg for the rest of your life". Yes, there ARE scams out there, but mlm is not a dirty word and it is not a synonym for scam. Get over it!

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BREAKING NEWS! Corporate America a Pyramid Scam?

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As for the comparison to a pyramid in general - think of any company that comes to mind. The company will probably have a CEO, president, vice presidents, middle management, a sales force, and hourly employees.

It goes without saying that the guy at the top, the CEO, is going to make the most money, and the compensations continue to decrease down the ladder which starts at his cushy leather chair. The only way to get paid more and move up the ladder is to boot someone else out of their spot - and this is what people call okay and normal!

Not to mention the fact that the corporate slave masters seem to have no problem with working people to the limits...and then kicking them out the door before any of the benefits kick in. (As always there are some exceptions, of course). How is this any less pyramid than network marketing? All people in the company work hard, but ONLY those at the very top has "permission" to make a lot of money.

Now, in network marketing the basic idea is that it will be of great benefit to everyone involved to help people who are new reach the top. In fact the whole business idea hinges on this idea - the only way to become really successful in the long term is to help others. Of course there will always be a mathematical limit to how large a network can become, but with todays global marketplace, and a suitable compensation plan, there is usually plenty of room for everybody.

A network marketing company can diversify and find new markets, just like all companies have to.

But what about the miserable statistics of network marketing, the over 90% drop-out rate etc.?

This is mainly caused by the simple fact that not that many people know how to do network marketing correctly. And I must admit that some network marketing companies are responsible for this themselves, by providing useless ideas like making a "100 list" etc.

You see, this is a somewhat unique industry. Most people don't realize that network marketing is a business of marketing and promotion pursued by people who have NO IDEA how to market and promote.

Read the above paragraph once more and let it sink in...

If you are going to be involved in network marketing you need to develop both the right mind set and acquire the right knowledge (no, they usually don't teach this in college).

You must learn that when you do this business right:

* You don't have to "sell"

* You don't have to ask people to join your business.. They ask you!

* You don't have to post "work at home" flyers!

* People will PAY YOU to prospect them

You should learn that this is not at all about the Vitamins or whatever product your company is selling. In fact, this is one of the single biggest mistakes people make in network marketing.

Proper rest to improve your personal life

Proper Rest to Improve your Personal Life

How to rest properly

When wanting to improve our life you may want to try to get the proper sleep that you need to maintain your body functions. The world is filled with people that find it difficult to rest properly. If this is you, you may want to visit your doctor so that he may provide you with sleep aides. Your doctor has links to a wide array of sleep aides that will benefit you. Give him time to find the best medications to help you sleep. In some instances, the first medication causes additional problems, which you should alert, your doctor immediately.

How to find relief:

If you think that you need to get help to fall asleep at night then you should go see your family doctor. You can also find relief by exercising one hour before you go to sleep. When you lie down to rest and find it hard to sleep, get up and read a book. Do not watch television, unless it helps you to relax and fall asleep. You can also benefit from meditation.

How to avoid things that keep you awake:

Some of the reasons that you may not be able to sleep vary. Perhaps you have a medical or mental ailment that hinders you. Perhaps you have too much stress. Do you get excited easily? Do you sleep during the day? If you take naps during the day, try to stay awake instead so that you can rest at night.

What else can I try to help me sleep at home?

Some of the things that you may want to try to do before going to bed they are maybe talking a hot relaxing bath. Perhaps you will find delight soaking in a bath with candles dazzling light off the ceiling. Play some soft music. During sleep time, perhaps you will enjoy hot milk or tea to help you relax. Do not use caffeine before going to bed.

Melatonin is a great natural supplement you may benefit from using as well. Melatonin is a natural chemical in the brain, which many people suffer deficiencies. Some people have Serotonin deficiencies. Perhaps you can seek professional support to learn if this is part of your problem. You may want to try to exercise daily, which can help you rest properly also.

How is my body and mind affected by poor sleeping habits?

Without the proper rest, many things could happen to your body and mind. Your body and mind needs healthy living to function properly. If you lack sleep, you will likely get sick easily. You are apt to get the flu or colds more often. You may also endure unwarranted headaches or migraines.

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What can I do to help relive the stress I have?

When it comes to relieving stress, you have many options. You should always eat right. Eat three meals daily, or five if you eat light. Avoiding substances or chemicals that stress the nerves: If you rely on caffeine pills sold on the market, stop using them now. You are only damaging your heart, body and mind.

So eating right will help. Excising will help a lot. When your stress go for a walk and take it out on the way you walk or maybe you want to ride a bike that’s all good but you also need to excise on a regular base as well take 30 minutes out of your busy day to do something for you will feel better in the long run.

Tip:

Laughter is a great way to start feeling better about your self the more you smile and laugh you will find your self doing it all the time.

How to make tinctures from herbs

The philosophy behind tincture is to capture the spiritual and physical essence of the plant. This is done by using the power of ethyl alcohol to dissolve and preserve the herb in question.

The substance used to extract the herbs is known as the menstrum. The herbs you are tincturing are known as the mark. Tincturing will extract and preserve both the water-soluble and alcohol-soluble properties of an herb.

In the interest of taking a more involved stance in their health, many people are turning to homemade tinctures made from fresh or dried herbs. Tinctures have proven to be more powerful and longer lasting than dried herbs. Dried herbs can get moldy or be eaten by insects, tinctures do not. Tinctures will keep up to two years and keep their potency if stored properly. Making your own tinctures will save you quite a bit of money. If you purchase tinctures in a retail store you will get a few ounces whereas if you make it yourself it will yield about a quart.

When purchasing herbs, make sure you are buying from a reputable source. Better yet, grow your own herbs to be sure of the highest possible quality. When growing your own you can make any number of combinations to make up your tinctures. I have also found that when growing my own herbs I get the most enjoyment, knowing not only did I make the tincture but I grew the herbs. I become part of the process from beginning to end.

There are several items that you will need to make your own tinctures. First you need either powdered herbs or fresh cut herbs. Vodka, brandy or rum, 80-100 proof to cover the herbs. Mason jars with lids. Muslin or Cheesecloth that is unbleached. Lastly, labels for the jars.

You will need 7-10 ounces of chopped fresh herbs for every quart of vodka, brandy or rum. I prefer to use fresh herbs when making my tinctures. When using powdered herbs, I use 4 ounces of herbs to one pint of liquid. If you are making a tincture from bitter herbs it is best to use rum as it will mask the taste of the herbs. To make a non-alcoholic tincture use distilled water, glycerol or vinegar. Keep in mind that if you use vinegar the tincture will have to be refrigerated.

Put your herbs in the mason jars and then pour the liquid over them so that it comes up to about an inch above the herbs. Seal tightly and label the jars then put them in a very dark, warm area. Keeping them in a paper bag has worked well for me. You will have to shake the jar everyday, several times a day if you can mange it.

At first check the solution daily to make sure the vodka, brandy or rum still covers the herbs. Let the mixture steep for at least two weeks and up to three months. When you reach the allotted waiting period, line a sieve with the cheesecloth or muslin and pour the liquid thru the sieve into another bottle. Gather up the ends of the cheesecloth and squeeze to extract all of the liquid. You can now fill small bottles with droppers with the tincture for ease in use. Be sure to label the jar with the name and the date.

The dose is one teaspoon tincture in a cup of tea, juice or water taken three times daily.

There are no right formulas for making tinctures. Experiment with different combinations. Be sure you write down the formula so when you come up with a winning combination you will have it on file.

Here are a few ideas for treating colds. Make tinctures from the following herbs:

* echinacea (leaves, flowers)

* elder (leaves, flowers, berries)

* eyebright (leaves, flowers)

* ginger (root)

* peppermint (leaves)

* yarrow (leaves, flowers)

* catnip (leaves

Copyright © 2006 Mary Hanna All Rights Reserved.

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What is refractive eye surgery

Refractive eye surgery is a type of eye surgery that is used to rectify refractive errors of the eye and decrease dependency on corrective lenses such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Successful refractive procedures can reduce myopia or nearsightedness, hyperopia or farsightedness, and astigmatism or elongated corneas. A number of different procedures exist for refractive eye surgery depending upon the type and severity of the refractive error.

There are four main types of refractive eye surgery procedures: flap and photoablation procedures; corneal incision procedures; thermal procedures; and implants. Currently, the most common refractive eye surgeries involve the use of lasers to reshape the cornea.

Flap procedures involve cutting a small flap in the cornea so that the tissue underneath can be reshaped to correct the refractive error. LASIK, short for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, is the most popular refractive surgery and is used to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The LASIK procedure involves using a microkeratome or IntraLase to cut a flap into the stroma, moving the flap out of the way, removing excess corneal tissue with an excimer laser, then replacing and smoothing out the flap. LASEK is best suited for individuals with thin or flat corneas. The LASEK procedure uses a small trephine blade to cut into the shallow epithelium, after which the eye is bathed in a mild alcohol solution to soften the edges of the epithelium. The flap is gently moved out of the way so that an excimer laser can remove excess corneal tissue, after which the flap is replaced and smoothed out. Epi-LASIK, like LASEK, involves a shallow cut into the epithelium, but makes use of epikeratome to create a thin epithelium sheet for removal instead of the harsher blade and alcohol.

Photoablation, the second stage in flap procedures, makes use of ultraviolet radiation to remove excess corneal tissue. PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, was the original laser eye surgery procedure. PRK involves numbing the eye with local anesthetic eye drops, and reshaping the cornea by destroying miniscule amounts of tissue from the surface of the eye. The laser used, an excimer laser, is a computer-controlled ultraviolet beam of light. It burns cool so as not to heat up and damage the surrounding eye tissue.

Corneal incision procedures such as radial keratotomy and arcuate keratotomy use miniscule incisions in the cornea to alter its surface and correct refractive errors. Radial keratotomy, or RK, uses a diamond tipped knife to make a number of spoke-shaped incisions in the cornea. The result of the incisions is that the cornea flattens out, minimizing the effects of myopia. Arcuate keratotomy, or AK, is very similar to RK. The diamond knife is used to cut incisions that are parallel to the edge of the cornea, as opposed to the spoke-shaped incisions of the RK procedure. These procedures have been much less common with the emergence of laser-assisted refractive eye surgeries.

Thermal procedures use heat to correct temporarily hyperopic refractive errors, or farsightedness. The thermal keratoplasty procedure involves putting a ring of 8 or 16 small burns on the eye immediately surrounding the pupil. The application of the heat increases the slope of the cornea, making it steeper, through thermal contractions. There are two main types of thermal keratoplasty. Laser Thermal Keratoplasty, or LTK, is a no-touch procedure that uses a holmium laser. Conductive Keratoplasty, or CK, uses a high-frequency electric probe.

The final type of refractive eye surgery involves the use of implants. Implantable contact lenses, or ICL, can be used to correct severe levels of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The implants are actually tiny contact lenses that are inserted through a small incision in the side of the cornea. Implants are seated so they sit immediately in front of the eye's natural lens just behind the cornea. ICL works in conjunction with the eye’s natural lens to refocus light on the retina and produce a crystal clear image.

Each of these procedures has its advantages and disadvantages, and not all individuals are suitable candidates for refractive eye surgery. Individuals who are interested in learning more about surgical options should contact their ophthalmologist for more information about these procedures, as well as inquire about other new cutting-edge procedures. Since ophthalmologic surgery is constantly growing and changing with emergence of new technologies and methods, there are always new techniques in development. As new equipment is developed and methods refined that can improve the success and minimize the side effects of refractive eye surgery, new procedures will emerge to replace outdated techniques.

Tips to starting your internet business

Starting your new business opportunity online can become very stressful just because of the amount of time and work that goes into it. But if you want to see results you have to have a plan to get your business opportunity off and running on the right foot. Here are a couple of suggestions that I feel will help you get your new online business opportunity started and maybe relieve a little of that initial stress.

1. A good start-up plan

The first thing you will need to do is outline a plan of attack. Having a good plan will make the beginning phases of your new business a whole lot easier. There are numerous things that you will need to do to start your new business, but having a good plan will help relieve some of stress. Your plan will need to include at least the items listed below along with your written goals of where you want your new company to be 3 months, 6 months, 1 year and 5 years from now. With out goals success in any business will be much more difficult to achieve because you have not plan on how to get where you want to be.

2. Picking a good Domain name

“VERY IMPORTANT” Now pay attention to these next few sentences. The domain name you choose can pay HUGH dividends in the success of your online business opportunity More and more businesses are being created every day, and it is becoming a lot more difficult in finding a legitimate domain (business) name. You need to try to find a domain name that is short and sweet and relates to your business or the theme of your business. Remember, this is a very important step in setting up your online business, so take you time, give it plenty of thought, and do it right the first time.

3. Web Site Design

How do you want to present your site to a customer when they click onto your home page? What is it that you are trying to say or relate to this customer? This is what goes into the thought process of a web designer when they are creating a web site. Your web site should address the following issues; “WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN & WHY”. There are more web site designers out there in the internet world than you can “shake a stick at”. You can join online business sites that will teach you how to build your own web site or you can pay a company to design and build one for you. There are also internet Business’ out there that if you join their internet business and promote their products they will provide you with your own web site already set up and ready to go.

Do a little research on this subject before you make your final decision. It could save you a lot of money down the road.

4. Hosting your web site

.The hosting company that you choose is going to be the company that keeps your website up and running for you. You want to make sure that the company you choose is reputable and has a good online performance record What you do not need is for you web site to go down and become inactive and your customers not being able to get in touch with you. Also you need to know who to contact in the case of a problem, and to get that problem fixed ASAP. Again take your time to do the research and find a quality

Hosting company. You can’t make sales if your site is down and no one can contact you.

5. How to market the site

As soon as you have obtained your domain name and get your website up and running, you want to begin promoting (advertising) your online business opportunity. There are numerous ways that you can market your new web site. There are sites that will let you submit advertising for free, and then there are those that charge a fee to advertise also. There are Classified Ads, Ezines, Solo Ads, Articles, Press Releases, Pay for Click and lots of other on line and off line ways to promote your site. There are tons of free publications online that can down load and print that will help you get started in the right direction. Just get started and do it. I think you will find that the free advertising campaigns are a little slower in response but they are a lot of fun and a great way to learn how to advertise and promote your new business. Plus the only thing it costs is your time.

6. Goal setting

One last item that I want to stress on (sorry for the play on words) is GOALS.

Setting written goals for yourself and your new business is like driving down a highway headed for your predetermined destination when all of a sudden you see road signs and distractions that want you to pull off of the highway and make right or left turns when going straight is the only real way to arrive at your predetermined destination. Goals are what keep you on the straight path but only if you write them down and make them attainable. The short term goals will get you to the mid term goals which will eventually get you to your long term goals. Write them down and look at them every morning when you get up and every night before you go to bed and you will be successful in what ever you set yourself out to accomplish.

The world of internet marketing has no boundaries. You can build any kind of web site that you want, promote any product that you can dream of and start a business that not only is for your local area but also be seen and distributed world wide. It is the best venue in the world to advertise and promote a business in and I wish you great success with yours.

“Whatever the Mind of Man can Conceive and Believe it can Achieve”

A quote from the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill.

Dennis Hampton

Senior Marketing Consultant

http://www. abusinessmadeeasy. net

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Choosing a casino

Choosing a Casino

You came to Las Vegas to gamble, but don't know how to choose the right casino to go to. Here are a few hints to help you make your decision. But ultimately, you have to go where you are most comfortable. If you don't like the service, then leave. There are always other casinos that will treat you better. Moreover, there are more than enough to choose if one is not to your liking.

Go casino hopping. Take in all the casinos you are thinking about visiting. See how the dealers treat people and how the wait staff is toward the gamblers. Visit two or three and make your decision. You may find something you like, such as penny slots in one, that you may not find in another.

Be warned that all casinos have no windows or clocks. They don't want you to know what time it is at any given time. If you are on a losing streak, they certainly don't want you to break by realizing it is after three in the morning. Take a watch with you so limits can be set on gambling time.

There is an old legend that hasn't been proven or unproven. The thought is the casinos pump in fresh oxygen to keep the gamblers from getting tired. This may be true as some people say they have done a long stretch of betting only to find out later it is the next day.

Don't go to into the casino and act like a snob. Likewise, don't go in intimidated because of the sheer enormity of the place. If you are looking for a small place to start out, hit the downtown casinos. Stakes are lower and people are more friendly. Payoffs are higher at some hotels. Most of them are located downtown on Fremont Street.

Discounted cookware makes dining in more enjoyable

When people visit a restaurant and enjoy dishes that were prepared to perfection, they might be inclined to purchase a professional grade of cookware for use at home. There are many styles of cookware that are drastically discounted on the internet and these cookware collections often make dining in more fun than dining out.

Some couples have a great time preparing meals together throughout the week. One might have studied a style of cooking in a cooking class and is now capable of preparing full flavored dishes at home. This type of cooking might have required the family to purchase cookware like woks but preparing these ethnic foods at home is certainly cheaper than ordering it for take-out.

Many families are close than ever before because they have changed their eating habits. The family can enjoy home cooked meals that are just as delicious as some of their favorite restaurants in town, but cost the family almost nothing to prepare. Families can spend time together in the evenings discussing important issues and have money in the family budget to spend on things like movies or other forms of entertainment that were not possible because money was spent on dining out.

Shopping trips to outlet malls are certainly a lot of fun because a careful shopper knows that they will save a ton of money on things that they need for their home. Cookware choices are plentiful in an outlet mall because department stores and mass merchandising stores will usually not have room for large amounts and the discounted prices on an outlet mall shelf will prove that to the customer.

Some cookware is perfect to use for preparing delicious breakfasts. The typical pots and pans in cookware choices have expanded tremendously over the years. Families are now able to find discounted cookware in styles such as indoor grills and all sorts of crockery that is perfect for use in the oven or the microwave at home. Meal preparation takes less time and families enjoy the free time for relaxing projects at home or out in town.

Most households have to set budgets for food that is to be eaten by the entire family. With the superb selection of discounted cookware that people can use in the kitchen, they know that they can buy less choice cuts of beef and know that the cookware they use at home will cook it to the point where it is very tender and delectable. People no longer feel hemmed in by their choice of foods because anything can be cooked on discounted cookware and emerge just as tasteful as food that is served in some of the finer restaurants.

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Cooking with Oils

Everyone knows the foods to eat that improve health,

although how we cook the food can be just as important.

With there being so many oils and butter products

claiming to be the best, it can be quite difficult

to know which ones to use and which ones to avoid.

1. Canola oil

Canola oil is a popular oil, with many physicians

claiming that it has the ability to lower the risk

of heart disease. The oil is low in saturated fat,

high in monounsaturated fat, and offers the best

fatty acid composition when compared to other oils.

You can use canola oil in sauting, as a marinade

and even in low temperature stir frying. It has

a bland flavor, which makes it a great oil for foods

that contain many spices. Unlike other oils, this

one won't interfere with the taste of your meal.

2. Olive oil

olive oil offers a very distinct flavor with plenty

of heart healthy ingedients. The oil is rich in

monounsaturated fat, helps to lower cholesterol

levels and reduce risk of cancer. It's also rich

in antioxidants and has a very long storage life.

Even though it can be used in cooking, it's the

healthiest when uncooked, such as with a salad or

dipping sauce. When you use it with cooking, you

should heat it on low to medium temperatures, making

sure to avoid high heat.

3. Butter

Butter is one food that has been around for many,

many years. Butter tastes good, and offers sources

of Vitamin A and other fat soluble vitamins such as

E, K, and even D. Butter is also made from natural

ingredients and not chemically or artificially

processed.

You can use butter with cooking, baking, or even as

a spread. You can also pair it with creamy sauces,

marinades, baked dishes, or even bread.

4. Margarine

Margarine was first introduced as an alternative to

high fat butter. When it was first created however,

it was loaded with trans fat, a substance that we

now know raises bad cholesterol.

As a cooking oil, margarine tastes good, it's lower

in fat than most oils and butter, and it's quite

easy to spread. It's available in a variety of

different products and a good source of vitamin E.

When it comes to cooking with oils, there are

several at your disposal. There are many more than

what is mentioned here, although the ones above are

the most popular. Eating healthy involves cooking

healthy food - which is where your cooking oil really

takes center stage.

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Bringing your business to the next level

Blogging Brings You Fame and Riches: Bringing Your Business to the Next Level

Have you ever dreamed of becoming rich and famous? Of

course, everybody does, but not everyone have what it

takes to be a movie star or a world famous supermodel.

But, have you ever considered that even regular people

like you can become famous through blogging? Indeed,

blogging can bring you fame and it can even make you

rich.

As an online business owner, you know that the key to

success in your online business is by getting targeted

traffic in your website. Targeted traffic is the type

of people that you want to visit your website and not

just anyone in the internet. To do this, you need to

advertise your products throughout the internet

through affiliate programs, banners, emails, article

publishing websites, and etc.

However, have you ever considered blogging as a tool

for marketing?

Basically, blogging is what people use today as a sort

of journal. Some use it as an outlet of their

frustrations by writing about it, others use it as a

diary where people put in everything that happened to

them on a particular day, but there are some people

who found out that blogging can be a great tool for

marketing.

You have to consider the fact that people do love to

read blogs. And, with the millions of people logging

in on the internet on a daily basis, you can just

imagine how many people might enter your blogging

website and read your blogs.

So, how can you market your products or services in a

blogging website?

Well first of all, you have to remember that you

should never treat blogs as a marketing tool although

this is your purpose for it. Instead, try treating it

as a way to communicate with other people. The last

thing that people wants to see in a blog is some

salesman trying to aggressively sell their wares on

the blogs they wrote.

So, how can you sell your products?

You'll be surprised as to how many ways you can market

your products. You have to remember that people don't

like salesmen trying to push their products up on

their faces. What they want is someone who is a

regular person like they are who knows a little

something about a particular thing, which is your

product.

What this means is that when you write blogs, never

try to be a salesman. Instead, you have to think like

a customer who tried your product and loved it. Ask

yourself what they would say about your product in a

blog. By thinking and writing like a customer, you

will be able to relate to other people. You will be on

their side and you will be their friend.

That is how you should market on blogs. You need to be

a customer who is satisfied with the products or

services you are selling and that you are simply want

people to know about it and that you recommend it. If

you believe in your product or services so much, then

you won't have any problems at all.

To make this even more believable, try adding some of

the pros and cons of the products. But, don’t

emphasize the cons, just try to mention it.

Blogging can bring you fame if you do it right.

Remember these tips and you will be well on your way

in making your blog famous as well as your business

and the products or services you are selling.

Ingredients commonly found in fat burners

The term commonly used with fat burning supplements is often thermogenics, which as the name suggests, has to do with temperature. These supplements have been shown to help increase the body's temperature enabling the body's ability to burn calories as heat; to be used as energy, thereby preventing them from being stored a fat.

Effective thermogenic supplements are those that contain key ingredients that create a fat burning 'thermogenic' environment by working together and in synergy. Some of these ingredients also aid in reducing appetite and spiking an increase in short-term energy. Such common ingredients are:

Alpha Lipoic Acid

• Prevents cellular damage (from free radicals), reduces oxidative stress, lowers blood sugar

• Increases energy levels

• Powerful insulin potentiator

Banana leaf extract

• Balances blood sugar levels

• Transports blood sugar into the cells and aids in controlling carbohydrate cravings

Cayenne

• Raises the body's metabolic rate

Citrus Aurantium

• A highly effective calorie and fat burner

• Helps to burn fat, and does not affect the central nervous system

• Increases energy levels

CLA - Conjugated Linoleic Acid

• An important fatty acid that has been shown to reduce the body's ability to store fat and increase the body's use of fat for energy.

Coleus Forskohlii

• Accelerates the breakdown of existing fat stores

• Promotes healthy cardiovascular function, lowers elevated blood pressure

• Increases levels of cellular messenger cAMP(cyclicadenosine monophosphatpe) that in turn accelerates the breakdown of existing fat stores

Garcinia Cambogia

• Promotes weight loss and suppresses appetite

• Increases fat oxidation and mobilization

• Promotes glycogen synthesis

• Increases energy levels

Guarana Extract

• When combined with other ingredients it helps to boost their effect

• Has been used for centuries to reduce fatigue and to increase energy levels

Guggul Extract

• Improves thyroid functioning

• Increases fat metabolism

Green Tea Extract

• When combined with the other ingredients it helps to boost their effect to burn fat

• Has been used for centuries to reduce fatigue and to increase energy levels lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Hoodia

• The Hoodia molecule, christened P57, fools your brain into believing you are full making it easier to lose that excess weight.

• Pure Hoodia has no known side-effects, it is stimulant free, will not give you the shakes, make your heart race or raise your body temperature.

Konjac root

• is high in fiber, essential for cleaning the digestive system.

• it expands to about 50 times its original volume when used with a large glass of water.

Mucana Puriens

• Improves cognitive function, alleviating depression and improving a sense of well being

• Helps to naturally boost healthy amounts of growth hormone, which promotes lean muscle growth, and in turn a faster metabolism

Naringin

• Extends the half-life of all the other fat burning ingredients, thereby supporting and extending a longer fat burning timeframe

Potassium Pyruvate

• Increases resting metabolic rate

• Facilitates the transport of blood sugar into muscle tissue to increase available energy

Spirulina

• Improves weight loss

• Lowers cholesterol

• Increases energy and boosts mood

White Willow Bark

• The bark of the white willow tree is a source of salicin and other salicylates - compounds

• When combined with the other ingredients it helps to boost their effect to burn fat

Snowflake decoration 24

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, there are some things that you have to have. It doesn’t really matter what holiday it is that you celebrate, snowflake decoration is always appropriate. Even those who live where it never snows may love to have these around the holidays. They can be very easy, and they can be very beautiful in any home. They go with almost any type of holiday dйcor you might choose. If you love the snow, or dream of it each year, this is a great way to give some sparkle to your holiday.

You might get a snowflake decoration whether you planned to or not. Many schools make these as a craft when children are younger. Not only do they work on the flakes on their own, they may decorate them. They aren’t designer, but they have more meaning than anything you can buy in the store. If your child doesn’t do these in school, they are an easy enough craft to do at home. You will probably have fun making these with them. You can use any paper you want, and you might find some great types at your local craft store or by looking online.

If you aren’t up for the homemade type of snowflake decoration, you can find them easily enough in the stores. Some of the most popular types are the ones that are normally hung on the Christmas tree. You don’t have to have a tree to hang them on. You can hang them anywhere in your home you wish. If you find glass ones, you can hang them in your windows for a bit of sparkle when the sun shines in. You can also find white ones that have sparkles, and those look great hanging in the windows as well.

You can also find other places in the home to hang a snowflake decoration. You can hang them in your doorways if you wish, as long as they are high enough so that people won’t hit them when they walk through. They can also be hung off of those holiday decorations you may have on you mantel, or they can be a part of a Christmas tree if you do celebrate Christmas. They are popular and beautiful, and you don’t have to spend a lot to add them to our home. They even store well, and won’t take up a lot of space so you can save them for years to come.

How to use promotional pens at schools and colleges

When it comes to schools and colleges events, promotional products work tremendously to achieve the objectives. Promotional products can be used for varieties of purposes such as promoting an event, creating awareness, reinforcing existing abilities and to introduce new products. The objective of school and college events can be achieved by simple distribution of promotional pens or through comprehensive promotions. Events held at schools and colleges could be very special and might be been done with some specific objective with department or college. A well promoted event can generate awareness, inspire interest and create momentum. Using promotional pens are best for promoting schools and college events as they leave a far reaching impact. Promotional pens offer thousands of options, from simple stick pens with a single color logo and phone number to intricate multifunctional writing. Promotional pens maybe the most effective promotion tool for the price as well.

Everybody uses pen from pre-school to colleges, it helps to write down notes or could be used at home for day and night purposes. With distributing promotional pens you are promoting the specific event every time it is used. Generally, for school and colleges direct mail marketing really works, you can just start distributing promotional pens before the events so that it kept in the users mind. Promotional pens are relatively cheap to make and there are multiple price points depending on the quantities you order. So it is good if you buy more as you would save more. It is always good to go with custom logo or message embossed on the promotional pen that would in turn promote your event. Promotional pens are the wonderful product originality giveaway for: tradeshows, schools, and colleges.

Benefits of Promotional pens to schools and college events:

Following are hand full of benefits of promotional pens to school and college events:

Promotional pens expand advertising exposure among students and teachers.

Achieve the main objectives of creating awareness.

Boost up your direct mail responses

Improve event performances and encourage students to promote it further

It builds up amazing show traffic.

Reaches the selective audience as a part of intention.

Even promoted every time the pen is used.

Promotional pens are of maximum use to students of schools and college, so in turn students love to receive them.

The beauty of using promotional pens as a part of any even strategy is that there are a number of ways, which you could get the pens out to the public. Just involve your targeted audience and be little creative in distributing your promotional pens so that even after the event it remains memorable among the students. Majority of students use the promotional pens until it continues to write that means the even references is there each time the pen is used. Your school and college even can also be promoted by offering promotional pens to friends, family and sometimes even to strangers. As a final thought Promotional pens are almost always adorned with your event’s logo and/or message for excellent and long lasting effect.

Tea how is white tea different from other teas

In recent years, white tea has gained great popularity. Tea connoisseurs everywhere have come to appreciate white tea’s delicate, slightly sweet flavor. Though white tea comes from the camellia sinensis plant, just like black tea, green tea and oolong tea, there are several significant differences between white tea and other teas.

Processing - White tea is harvested before the leaves are fully open, when the buds have fine white hair covering them. This is much earlier than other teas are harvested. In addition, white tea leaves are not fermented. Rather their leaves are simply steamed and then dried, often right in the fields. This protects white tea’s delicate flavor.

Availability – Less white tea is grown than other types of tea in the world. Most tea gardens designate just a few tea bushes for early harvest to create white tea. In addition, white tea is grown in far fewer areas of the world. Most of it is grown in China and Japan, and a little is grown in small areas of India and Sri Lanka. However, we may find more and more tea gardens concentrating on white tea as the demand for it grows.

Cost – Because white tea is fairly rare, you’ll find that it costs a bit more. However, white tea is gaining popularity, which means that it’s likely that it will become more readily availability, which is likely to drive down the price.

Flavor – White tea has a very delicate flavor that is slightly sweet. It has a paler color than other teas. In fact, it may appear that you didn’t steep it long enough, if you judge just by the color. It also has far less aroma than green, oolong or black tea.

Serving method – Do not pour boiling water on white tea leaves; the temperature should be a bit shy of the boiling point. And, experts recommend that you not use sweetener or milk in white tea; it should be served plain.

Caffeine Content – White tea has the least caffeine of any tea. White tea contains about 15 mg of caffeine per serving, while black tea contains 40 and green tea contains 20. This makes white tea an excellent choice for the caffeine sensitive.

Health Benefits – White tea contains all the benefits usually associated with drinking green tea, but with additional benefits, as well. Like green tea, white tea holds antioxidants in their natural state. These anti-oxidants have been shown to:

• Reduce your risk of cancer – Many different studies have supported the finding that green tea and, because of its similarity, white tea, can prevent and possibly even help treat cancer. Several studies have shown that Asian cultures, where tea drinking is most common, to have significantly lower incidences of many forms of cancer. Some other studies have suggested that a compound in these teas can actually inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

This compound may prevent cancer in healthy people, and may even be able to slow down cancer’s progress in those already battling the disease. It appears that tea may be most effective at preventing bladder, colon, rectal, esophageal, bladder, liver, lung, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer.

• Lowers Cholesterol - Tea has been shown to be effective in lowering LDL cholesterol. Tea also appears to inhibit the formation of abnormal blood clots. These clots, also known as thrombosis, are the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Many studies have shown that when coupled with a low cholesterol diet, participants who drank tea reported lowering cholesterol levels more than participants on the same diet who did not consume tea daily.

• Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis – Tea’s anti-oxidants may also be able to prevent and reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis. Several studies have shown dramatic reduction in the incidents of arthritis in mice that were fed tea. In addition, the mice that did develop arthritis developed a milder form with an onset later in life. In addition, rheumatoid arthritis is far less common in the Asian world, where tea drinking is much more frequent.

• Help Lose Weight – Tea’s combination of catechins and caffeine appear to speed up the metabolism and may help with weight loss. It may also help regulate insulin in the body, which can be beneficial for diabetics.

• Prevent Alzheimer’s disease – Studies suggest that tea drinkers may also be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

• Improve your immune system – One benefit of drinking white tea that is not found in drinking other forms of tea is that white tea seems to be especially good at improving your immune system, which makes your body more effective at fighting off bacteria and viruses. White tea seems to be especially effective at killing the staph and strep viruses.

So, as you can see, white tea is very much like other teas, and very different at the same time. What this means to most of us is that it’s a great tea to add to our usual list of treasured teas. Once you try white tea, you’re certain to want to drink it just as regularly as the other varieties of tea you’ve grown to love.

Viral marketing

Creativity.

This is one virtue a site must possess to lead the race in the ruthless competition in the Internet based business. With so many competition and rivalry going on, every method of marketing must be employed and utilized.

It doesn’t matter if you have a killer product or a fantastically designed website, if people don’t know that you exist, it doesn’t matter, and you are not going to make it big. Worse of all, you business could just get killed.

While there are so many methods and schemes used by so many e-commerce sites today, there are still some of those that can help you with an extra boost in the popularity ratings. One of these is the so called Viral Marketing.

While the term Viral easily depicts a virus, a word very much dreaded by all computer owners, it is not what it seems. You do not actually use a computer virus to spread your business; on the contrary it just might kill you. Everyone has had enough of all those pop up ads and spywares.

Viral Marketing Overview

Viral Marketing also known otherwise as Viral Advertising is a marketing technique used to build the public awareness of one’s product or company. They use many forms of media to reach out to the public without actually promoting the product by riding on in other forms of addictive means that could get a person hooked and be obliged or amused to actually pass it on, with the product or company advertisement along with it.

In a nutshell, companies ride on the idea that if people like the content of a media they will pass it on to their friends and family. They sponsor the certain media, such as a cool flash game, funny video, amusing story and such, which one may pass on to another with the company brand or logo or the products description or any other content to help promote the company or its product.

Viral marketing has become a popular means of advertising and marketing because they are relatively low cost. To avoid being tagged as spam mail, viral marketing counts on the eagerness of one person to pas on the product. If a person sees the name of the person they know as the sender, they won’t block it and open it as well.

Many companies offer incentives such as discounts and rebates when they help in spreading their viral marketing. They rely on the number of recipients a viral marketing gets from one person in determining the amount or number of incentive they can be attributed with.

Using Viral Marketing to your advantage

The main and foremost advantage of viral marketing is that you get a lot of publicity and public awareness about your site and your company. You get to generate a flow of traffic that are potential customers. With a little ingenuity and imagination, plus some incentives or prizes, you can reach out to a great number of people and announce your existence.

Most every site and companies are catching on to the effectivity of Viral Marketing and Advertising. Not using it could kill your business. Along with other schemes and methods in promoting your site, like Search Engine Optimization and such, viral marketing could easily push you ahead in the rating games.

Viral Marketing could be a sneaky way to get people to know about you and your company. You get them to pass your advertisement along. They are also very low cost that not investing in it could be downright a business suicide. All it takes is a great idea, a good addicting game, a funny story many ideas are still out there. Create a gossip or a buzz, many movies are promoted by using scandals and gossips to make them moirй popular. Remember the movie “The Blair Witch Project”?

Many big companies have tried viral marketing and have had many success stories with it. A classic example is Microsoft’s Hotmail. They were the first known big company to utilize the scheme and it has worked wonders for them.

Now it’s your turn to use viral marketing to work wonders for you. Act now and reap the benefits Viral Marketing will provide for you and your sales figures.

How to build backlinks

If you have a website, or are contemplating one, you will certainly be concerned about SEO (search engine optimization). Historically, web programmers and content writers have used clever and some ill-advised methods for optimizing their site with the search engines. Strategically placed keywords and metatags were some of the basic techniques. Others embedded a keyword hundreds of times within the pages HTML. Search engines caught on to this and soon marked and even de-registered sites using this unacceptable practice. Still, the need to drive traffic to a web site led to other developments, one of which is the web directory.

There are literally thousands of directories, ranging from specific topics to broad coverage of a top 10 or 20, to some sites that are so comprehensive they have over 1000 categories and subcategories. One such comprehensive site is www. dirfly. com.

Is there an advantage to a comprehensive site? Won’t people get lost going through all the different categories? Here’s why we think dirfly. com is a great choice for listing your website and why we chose the comprehensive versus narrow listing approach. The internet has made us a group of information junkies. We now realize we can have more information than we could ever possibly read, yet we like the choice of seeing it and choosing what we will use. Many people conducting searches may not be very adept at how to do it efficiently so that their true area of interest comes on the first page or two.

As a website manager, you also want top billing in front of your potential visitor. Search engines pull sometimes millions of hits and the searcher soon is overwhelmed and tired of the list. If you aren’t on the first 2 pages, the search engine may not be doing you much good anyway. With a listing on a directory, such as dirfly, you can be in a smaller list in your specific category or categories. The searcher will have a much better chance of finding you, both because the categories on dirfly will make it easy and because you won’t be one of 2,346,819 listings for your category.

Does a directory listing affect your search engine position? Yes, it does. For one, you now have another location in which you can be picked up by the search engine, and it recognizes your frequency. So not only does the directory listing dirfly directly increase your chances of web traffic, it can enhance your position with the search engines.

If you’re going to launch a website, do it right. Contact dirfly and get yourself listed in the appropriate category/categories that will bring new traffic to your site. It’s part of successful web marketing strategy

What is article marketing

What is Article Marketing

What is article marketing? It is a form of advertising wherein a business hires a writer or does it themselves to write short articles in the hopes that this will promote their business. These articles are made for distribution and publication which means this can viewed by just about anybody both in the print and online form.

So people will know who wrote the article, at the bottom there is usually a bio box and byline which shows the references and contact person of the one who wrote it. If the reader liked the article so much, they can get in touch with him or her which, translates to increased sales.

Article marketing has been around for quite awhile. Some say this was first used when mass print became available. In the print form, this type of advertising was used by entrepreneurs as a means of obtaining free space. This is given to a newspaper free of charge in exchange for the business’ contact information with the article. Most newspapers are happy to accept this kind of arrangement because their budget was very limited in compensating writers for their work.

The setup is not that different for online article marketing because writers may post their work in different websites as well as put it in their own. Articles that are posted elsewhere are known as an article directory.

The reason why articles posted in such sites are free is because the directory owner puts advertisements on the side and collects revenue from it. As more traffic is achieved, both the directory owner and the writer gain something from it.

Some websites give the writer the option of choosing the kind of advertising to be displayed on the page. If you don’t like the options, you can always go for the page without any advertisements.

There are differences though between printed and online article marketing. For one, it is much faster to look for a certain article online because keywords are often used for search engine optimization. This means if you are looking for a certain topic, you will be able to see what you are looking for in just a matter of seconds.

If you think that the articles posted can only be seen in sites such as www. ezinearticles. com or www. about. com, think again because some have now used social networks to their message across. Examples of sites include Facebook, LinkedIn and Friendster. This strategy is known as Web 2.0 generation.

Some people say that the rise in the number of people who use article marketing has a negative effect because it has brought down the quality in the articles written. To prevent this from happening, you have to post articles that are relevant and informative.

Article marketing is just one way of promoting a service or product. If you don’t have enough money to market it using other means, this will be a good way to get started. In posting elsewhere or in your own website, the most important thing to do is to use relevant keywords so it will be easy for visitors to see your site.

For that, you have to think what words will a person likely type to see your site. If you are able to figure that out, it won’t be long before you will get a lot of traffic which translates to additional sales to your business.

Credit cards versus home equity loans

If you own your home and pay a mortgage, you probably already know that there are certain income tax advantages for deductions such as interest payments made each month. And if you use a credit card, you know that there are no such perks available, even though credit card borrowing usually means paying much higher rates of interest, fees, and penalties.

For some circumstances, especially when attractive interest rates are offered, the credit card can be a superior choice. If you happen to be one of the rare consumers who can manage credit card debt by paying it off every month and not incurring fees, don’t forget to factor the credit card loan option into your decision. But overall, using home equity loans to borrow money makes more sense than racking up credit card debt, and although there are a few special exceptions, most financial counselors will encourage homeowners to tap equity for loans, rather than using the plastic in their purses and wallets.

There are essentially two different ways to borrow with equity, and those are the home equity loan, and the home equity line of credit, or HELOC. A HELOC works much like a credit card, except that you can usually pay it off over a much longer period of time, and you can borrow more, as long as you have the home equity to back up your line of credit. And interest paid on HELOC loans is similar to credit card interest, because it is normally not tax deductible, and the rate paid is higher than most mortgage rates. You access the funds when you need them, by using convenient checks or credit card type instruments provided by the lender. HELOC loans are a good choice for those who want to borrow easily, with very few closing costs, and who want to borrow at their own pace, without using credit cards, and are handy for purchases or other outlays of cash that are relatively small.

The common home equity loan – also known as a 2nd mortgage – is somewhat more complicated to apply for, but it has its own rewards. Unlike a HELOC, the typical home equity loan requires closing costs and fees related to originating the loan. So for a short-term loan, it may not be the less expensive option. For longer periods of borrowing, or for larger amounts that will incur substantially more interest, however, it is a great option. And many of the closing costs, plus the monthly interest payments, will be tax deductible for most homeowners.

These home equity loans or 2nd mortgages come with lower interest rates, which is a big advantage. One or two points of interest can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars over a period of years. And whereas a HELOC will normally be an adjustable rate loan – meaning that your payments might increase if interest rates keep going up – you can acquire a home equity loan with a fixed rate, and keep that rate for the entire life of the loan. Weigh the pros and cons of each, and then choose the alternative that is best for you.

Photography as a hobby

Photography is considered as one of the rare hobbies that you can easily learn. Some may think that there's a trick in taking great shots. However, there are certain elements that you need to consider in order to enjoy the hobby of capturing wonderful pictures.

With the exception of video cameras, there is nothing greater than capturing precious moments in photographs. They preserve those moments you are part of.

You may enjoy those memories captured with your family, friends, and events and you can even share it with them.

To enjoy this hobby, you need to first learn the skills and techniques of photography. You can undertake training in technical skills to master the art of capturing photographs.

You also need to consider acquiring different materials you will need to enjoy this wonderful hobby. Here are some beginner tips for learning photography.

1. Get to know what interests you. Focus yourself on a particular topic so that you can fully understand your chosen subject. It is important to have full knowledge on the subjects you want to photograph.

2. You may invest in a self-focusing SLR with the newest features with all the whistles and bells. You may also get an automatic focus camera that can read details on every captured subject.

3. If you choose to venture into nature photography, it is important to consider the location of shots. Make sure to that sunlight will not affect any of your shots. Position yourself behind the sun so that it will be use for lighting to create clearer shots.

4. Practice taking photos in your home or in your backyard. You can capture images that are not within your subject. Sometimes you may even create great shots on unexpected and unplanned moments.

5. It is advised to take photos steadily using a tripod. You can produce great images when you use the right angles. It is very important to pay attention to the size, shape and position of the subject

6. When there is no available sunlight on the subject, you must have artificial lighting to support the brightness and color of the photograph. Although the camera has a flash, it is sometimes insufficient in supplying the needed light in creating a clear image.

These are only some guides for you to enjoy photography as a hobby. You may enjoy capturing images as long as you have the right materials and good technical skills.

Many believe that beginners taking photography as a hobby can end up professional photographers.

Ways of using your pro nylon hairbrush

There is an art to choosing and using the perfect PRO NYLON HAIRBRUSH. Different hair types have different product and brush needs, so do different styles and cuts. You can either choose a brush depending on your style, your style depending on your brush, or have some brushes that will serve both purposes.

To choose the PRO NYLON HAIRBRUSH that is right for you, first consider your hair type. Thick hair will not need the same brush as fine hair. A brush that is round or slightly round is ideal for use while blow drying your hair. Also, you may decide to use a brush with a different material. Talk to your stylist or ask someone from the beauty supply store which type is ideal for you.

Once you choose your brush, there are a few things to learn before you brush your hair. In general, always brush gently. Never pull or rip. If there are large knots in your hair, apply a detangling product before you brush, or gently work through the knot with a wide-toothed comb. If you are still having trouble brushing gently, perhaps you should consider trying another brush style or detangling with a wide toothed comb before you brush. Techniques that help enhance shine and softness include bending from the waist and brushing from the roots, brushing hair before showering, and brushing hair before you go to sleep.

A good style always starts with a good PRO NYLON HAIRBRUSH or a brush with another material. Choose your style either by searching through magazines or asking for advice. Once your style is chosen, find the best tools that will best execute the style. For example, if you want to straighten your hair with a blow dryer, a large, round brush is ideal. If you want to leave your hair natural, brush it after it is dry.

You not only need to find the perfect PRO NYLON HAIRBRUSH, but also the best styling products. Just like the perfect tools can enhance your style and allow for more styling options, so can the best products. There are anti-frizz creams and serums, mousses, gels, sprays, setting lotions, curl boosters, etc. There are even special products designed to help leave your hair "natural". Does it all seem confusing? Magazines have product reviews and you can always ask your stylist or beauty supply store clerk. Some shops let you return a product if you've tried it and had no success.

So, there are a few steps to creating the perfect hair style. The first is finding the best PRO NYLON HAIRBRUSH for your hair type and needs. Then choose your hairstyle and the best way to execute it using the best tools and appropriate products. Every style seems to have a designated product and tool, even when you decide to leave your hair natural. If you need some extra help, you can always ask your stylist for advice.

How to compare low cost long term care insurance in arizona

When comparing low cost long-term health insurance, Arizona residents must compare facilities on an apple-to-apple basis. To compare an Assisted living facility to a nursing home, will do nothing but frustrate you and may be the cause of making an uninformed decision. Below we’ll discuss the differences of a few of the long-term care facilities. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Do your research to find out all of the different types of long term care facilities to help you to make an informed decision:

1. Adult Day Care: This type of care provides health-monitoring services such as checking blood pressure, ensuring the patient is getting adequate amounts of food/liquid. They also ensure brain stimulation by engaging the patient in social activities and physical activities. If necessary they will help with personal hygiene performing tasks such as helping with bathing, shampooing, shaving and toileting.

2. Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities provide help for people that require assistance with their daily living activities, but do not require 24 hour 7 day a week help. In essence assisted living is the step in between living at home and moving into a nursing home full time. Depending on the facility, some of the services provided are cooking, bathing, laundry, dressing, housekeeping and medication.

3. Hospice: Hospice provides services to patients who are terminally ill. Hospice provides pain management, medical care, spiritual and emotional support. These services may be provided in the patient’s home or in a facility. Hospice’s philosophy is to make the patient’s final days pain free, lived with dignity and provide the best quality of life as possible.

4. Nursing Home: Nursing Homes are in house facilities that provide both recuperative and non-recuperative long-term care. Although generally considered a place for the elderly, nursing home patients may range in age from young to old. These facilities provide 24-hour care for patients who are unable to care for themselves whether it is a result of aging, illness or physical disability.

Blueberry salsa sparkles with flavor

Pepper in fruit salsa? If you think it sounds odd, just try this colorful salsa. Blended with blueberries and other fruit, dashes of red and black pepper add just enough heat to kindle a delicious combination.

Serve this lively flavored sauce with ice cream and pound cake, as shown here. Or try it as a side with smoked ham, grilled pork chops or chicken.

Fresh blueberries are available year round and are most abundant in midsummer-ready to blend into smoothies, toss into your favorite chicken salad, or sprinkle over lemon meringue or cream pie. You should know that blueberries are loaded with antioxidants. Studies show that antioxidants may help reduce the buildup of cholesterol that contributes to cardiovascular disease, stroke and other age-related diseases.

Spicy Blueberry-Fruit Salsa

4 cups fresh blueberries

11/2 cups diced mixed fruit (such as melon, grapes, pineapple or kiwi)

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon grated lime peel

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

In a small bowl, combine blueberries, mixed fruit, sugar, lime juice, lime peel, allspice, red and black peppers and salt. Serve immediately or refrigerate covered, up to 4 hours.

Yield: 51/2 cups

Per half-cup portion: 55 calories, 0 g fat, 14 g carbohydrate.

Mildly spiced blueberry salsa adds zest to dessert.

4 reasons why good mortgage lead management is essential

Lead management is one of the most important and time-consuming activities for companies. Despite the issues many firms have in its implementation, good lead management can act as a significant competitive advantage. This has particular significance for lending companies where an experienced mortgage agent can make good use of mortgage lead management tools in the following ways:

1. Increased conversion rates: Mortgage branches obtain mortgage leads from various sources such as mortgage lead websites and marketing companies. These leads are pre-sorted to include prospects that possess the right credentials and are more likely to buy a home. Following up on genuine leads increases the conversion rate, helps to generate more referrals, and provides companies with more time to concentrate on customer service. A good mortgage lead management system allows companies to close up to 20% more leads than before.

2. Good leads do not get lost: In the absence of a good lead management system, genuine leads are apt to get lost in the clutter that arises from obtaining leads in a haphazard manner. With a lead management system in place, this does not happen as only genuine mortgage shoppers are included in the lead. The leads generated can be differentiated in terms of zip codes, loans required, area codes, credit history, etc. Such cataloging of the leads simplifies the follow-up and tracking of these leads. Thus, a good lead management system makes it easy for companies to act on the leads while they are still hot. It helps companies to allocate their resources more efficiently for the purpose of converting leads into business.

3. Better response time: A swift response to queries from prospects helps to not only resolve their doubts but can also prevent them from looking elsewhere. Good mortgage lead management enables collection of leads for various services. These leads are gathered at a central location where they can be easily accessed by all employees who can study the information and contact the leads quickly. The database of information provided by a mortgage lead management system can be easily updated, and future queries by prospects can also be handled with ease.

4. Better security: A good lead management system offers security for mortgage companies as well the prospective clients by providing access only to qualified employees. This is of significance to prospects who part with valuable information in their dealing with the mortgage companies.

Thus, implementation of a good mortgage lead management system enables better customer service and data security for the prospect, and higher efficiency and profits for the mortgage firm.

Gourmet coffee information

Coffee is made from those little beans that wake us up on the mornings and get most of us through the day. There is nothing quite like a cozy cup of gourmet coffee after a rough day or celebrating a great day.

Starbucks have done their research and know the perfect cup of coffee starts with only the best beans. Finding the right gourmet coffee information has made Starbucks the best in the coffee industry. They are famous for their exceptionally high quality of gourmet coffees, gourmet coffee information, and expertise in coffee roast. Each coffee is selected with care to look for the best defining qualities that distinguish its origin and from other beans. This careful examination process shows why Starbucks passion for buying, roasting the world's best coffee and utilizing it’s gourmet coffee information to give the consumers the best coffee ever.

How does Starbucks roast their coffee

Starbucks takes pride in how they roast their coffee. The Starbucks Roast has a distinct color and brings out a very strong taste and aroma with maximum flavor. Starbucks uses its gourmet coffee information to roast the green coffee beans by heating them in a large rotating drum. It takes about seven minutes of intense heat before much of the moisture in the beans evaporates. The beans turn into a yellow color and smell similar to popcorn. The gourmet coffee information reveals that the beans will come out double in size and crackle as they expand. They are now light brown. After the first pop in the rotating drum, it is apparent that the coffee is almost roasted.

What happens to Starbucks coffee at harvest time

When it is time to harvest the coffee, Starbucks uses its gourmet coffee information to be able to identify that the coffee is ready to picked when it has a bright red color. The coffee is then picked and examined. The coffee skin looks very thick and has a bitter flavor. There is a type of fruitlike substance beneath the skin that is intensely sweet. Below the fruit is the parchment that is covered with mucilage. This mucilage serves as a protective cover for the seed, similar to that of an apple seed.

Starbucks coffee is the best in the world according to the annual sales that it reports. In addition to harvesting their own coffee, Starbuck’s gourmet coffee information allows them to evaluate thousands of samples each year to improve their stock. The coffee is examined by roasting small portions of coffee and doing a taste test. There is a small amount of these that get selected. Employees at Starbucks are hired to buy coffee and spend weeks on the road traveling to different countries and locations. These buyers don’t just travel to buy coffee. However, they do continue to learn more about gourmet coffee information to take back for production increase. They also continue to build relationships with growers and suppliers from around the world for the continued success of the company.

A bomb for a bomb and a rocket for a rocket what hath terrorism wrought but a new code of hammurabi

Look far and wide, and what do we see? The most civilized nations, at least, the ones we've got at this point in our nascent human development, having made an uneasy accommodation to behavior that they would historically wretch at as downright repellent.

It’s none other than the law of Hammurabi, or tit for tat, writ in TNT.

So we arrive at the big question. What hath terrorism wrought?

These merciless scoundrels have compelled us transform our own sense of right and wrong into a workable counterpoint to their own beastly behavior. We have been compelled to consider killing them as a regrettably acceptable ethical necessity and, if a few thousand civilians happen to get in the way, what else can we do by keep the bombs and rockets flying.

This transformation of our own generally commendable ethical sense is, other than killing and maiming us physically, the most deleterious result of the murderous amorality of the terrorists. It is, if you will, their second-saddest triumph.

Here we are, the hope of the world, in terms of nations whose conduct is preferably guided by the mutually nourishing principle of the sanctity of life, compelled to wreak death and destruction.

Must we be reduced to combating it in the murderously unethical mud out of which terrorism launches its salvos or is there a way to remain on a higher plane while we contend with it for world domination, truth, justice, and American TV?

Can we, in fact, triumph over what, at present, appears to be the illicit accomplishment of our faux-religious foes?

Would we be the folks in the white hats, albeit soiled, if we couldn't?

But how might we achieve what presents itself as an unlikely distinction?

Why, simply by abstaining from being as unconscionably ruthless as the terrorists.

Sure, we have to defend ourselves, not to mention our precious infrastructure, which is, at its best, part of the common achievement, enhancement, and promise of the human race. Yes, we have to hunt them down and kill them before they kill more of us. But we don’t have to stoop to the level of savage immorality that they do when they kill or capture us.

Tempting as it is to disregard them as an inconvenience, we should abide by the most recognized rules of engagement, that is, the Geneva Conventions. Abide by them even though we realize that the ill-informed and immoral assassins and torturers we're presently at war with do not qualify as enemy combatants, most justifiably because they themselves do not recognize such relatively humane agreements about how we should do battle with one another.

It is by putting ourselves firmly on the high ground of right conduct that we can remain above the terrorists, do what they may, and make them look, in the eyes of all unprejudiced humanity, like the lowdown criminals they have condemned themselves to be.

To go on a bit, with your patient indulgence at the brief suspension of laughter, in the defense of life, we must do our best never to harm and demean it and all we can to preserve and respect it. It is by being the champions of life that we can diminish and defeat those who have no care for it.

Let life be for life and death for death; then life must win, and death, in time, die.

Isn't that right, me hearties?

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Google Adsense: How Much Money You Can Make and URL Channels Explanation

How Much Money Can I Make With Google Adsense?

How much do you want to make? How hard do you want to work? And how much time do you want to spend working the Google Adsense program?

These are the questions you must ask yourself in order to answer that question.

Look at it this way: how many business opportunities come your way where the only requirement is hard work and the time it takes to work hard? Not many. Almost any business venture requires some kind of start-up money.

If your total earnings is showing 0.00 after a week, not to worry. Keep reading and learning and working. If however, you’re still showing 0.00 after a month, it may be time to implement some of those optimization tips you’ll find on the Google Adsense Support Site. Play around with the placement of the ads on your site. Consider changing the colors. Look again at the content. Is it interesting?

As with any other business, with the Google Adsense program, the sky is the limit. Work hard. Work smart. Have fun. After all, you’re the boss.

What Are URL Channels and How to Organize Them in Google Adsense

URL Channels allow you to view detailed information about the performance of your Adsense for Content pages.

Suppose you have a blog at writingup. com and you also have a blog at bloggerparty. com. It might be interesting and profitable to track which one is getting more clicks. Log in to your Adsense account and click on Adsense for Content. Scroll down until you see Channels and click on manage channels. You may need to scroll up when the next page loads. Under Manage URL Channels you would type writingup. com and click on Create New Channel. You will immediately see writingup. com in the Active URL Channels dialogue box Now type in bloggerparty. com in the same channel text box and again click on Create New Channel. You now have two channels and you will be able to track your progress on each channel. You can view channel reports from the Advanced Report page under the Reports tab. Choose Adsense for Content, choose the date range and then select the Channels Data radio button. Choose any number of active channels by holding down the CTRL key. Next click on Display Report. It’s as easy as that.

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Various ways of printing posters

There are so many ways of printing posters, just choose the one that you deem is much easier for you.

Using Photoshop

The steps involved are quite simple to follow and anybody can do it. The first thing to do is to find and then open the Adobe Photoshop application. Then Open from the file menu. Choose your file and then click Open. If ever you want to resize your image, bear in mind that any changes made in the physical size of your image will have a direct effect on its file size. The larger the physical size, the larger the file size and a large file size takes quite a while to process. What you can do is to print at a resolution of 150 dpi. The reason for this is that, even if you choose a much higher resolution it will only be deemed useless since additional data from a higher resolution is usually ignored by the printer. Then don’t forget to use RGB color mode. If you’re already satisfied with the size of your image then you may save your file.

To save your file you have to choose Save As from the file menu in which a dialog box will appear prompting you to type a descriptive name for your file. Be sure to select Photoshop EPS as your format however if ever the Photoshop option is dimmed then you ought to click Cancel and then check if your image has been flattened. Afterwards, choose a directory and then click Save. To print your saved file, you may just open an on-screen preview and then print away.

Using PowerPoint

The first step is to set the page setup size to 8.5”x11” or A4 or you may choose to use the custom 36”x48” or the 50”x56”. However, the generally used page size is the 36”x48”. The second step is to set your page to either landscape of portrait bearing in mind that the poster is capable of 50” wide printing.

The tables and text should be created in PowerPoint and should never be cut and pasted from other window applications. Then place all of your texts and pictures in a slide which will be printed to become your poster later on. However, you have to use very small font sizes if you want to include every text on the page. You may use the Zoom function to see what you have typed that is of course if you use the small page sizes but if you have chosen to use the custom page size (36”x48”) then you may view it at a 100%. This will display how your poster will come out. And another thing, avoid using dark backgrounds on your posters since it will only make your poster susceptible to scratches and then make fingerprints more obvious. Then save your work on a 3.5” diskette or Zip 100 or 250 mega disk or CD or you may save it on a USB Flash Drive.

Using Illustrator

There is a need for you to create your poster to actual size. You may make use of Document Set-Up 42xN or 36xN. To view the actual size of your poster you may choose 100%, this way you can verify the resolution as well as the quality of your poster. Then don’t forget to make use of RGB color mode for that vibrant color of your poster. In order not to have any problem with your font, make use of only the cross platform system fonts either Arial or Times New Roman, two of the most reliable fonts.

Likewise, ensure that you bitmap images are scanned to a high enough resolution of 150 dpi. Any resolution much higher than 150 dpi will only result to excessive file size and will just be ignored by the printer.

Refrain from using solid black or dark backgrounds since it make the surface of your poster prone to scratches and make fingerprints more visible. Then Save-As as EPS but be very careful not to insert any special fonts or you may Export your file as a Tiff rasterizing the image to a 150 dpi.

Using Canvas

Just like the rest of the poster printing methods, canvassing requires for you to create your poster to actual size. To do this you have to Layout/Document setup 42xN or 36xN. Then view your file at 100% to verify the resolution plus the quality. Then make use of only system fonts either Arial or Times New Roman. Make certain that the bitmap images contained in your file are scanned to a resolution of 150 dpi. Then as usual refrain from using dark backgrounds. You may save your file as Tiff rasterized at 150 dpi or you may also save it as an EPS file as long as you don’t have any problems with your fonts.

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Finding The Best Of Online Poker Rooms



You’ve played the software demo games. You’ve watched tournaments on television. You’ve even read books about it. Now the time has come to look for the best of online poker rooms.



Online poker rooms are the gambling industry embracing the technology age. Barriers of time, distance and race are shattered as more and more people play in online poker rooms. All is needed is the skills and funds to enter the website and begin playing against other people from different places.



When choosing which online poker rooms to visit, a random search through any web search engine should be your first step. You can narrow your results for poker rooms near your area by typing in the name of your city. Though not all poker rooms have a chapter for each city, there is definitely something for you in poker rooms.



The advantage of online poker rooms over the regular casino houses is that the users can play at their own convenience. The comfort and security of playing their favorite card game in pajamas and curlers is one of the selling points of online poker rooms. Like that famous ad by Poker party. com, if you don’t have a good poker face then online poker rooms are perfect for you.



Another great thing about these online poker rooms is the ability to provide a freeroll tournament for beginners. Freeroll means that there is no entry fee to be in the game. If you are not yet confident with your skills, you can go to these online poker rooms and play for practice or fun.



Aside from these features, online poker rooms are the perfect places for shy people. And it is a great way to get your confidence up. The impersonal way that computers interact with us is something that poker rooms have recognized and used in their favor. Online poker rooms are very safe and you have the option to leave their membership if you don’t think they give you quality service.



Online poker rooms try to accommodate everyone in their site, from beginners to high stake gamblers. Part of that commitment is to help players get promoted from one game level to the next. A major incentive that poker rooms give to their users is to hold tournaments to get you to play in the World Series of Poker. Called satellite tournaments, the winner gets to be sponsored by the online poker rooms as he goes to the championships for a shot of glory and big money.



Many players fear going to online poker rooms because of they think it is susceptible to fraud, viruses and hackers. In truth, poker rooms have strict security procedures. The investment you put in online poker rooms are safe plus these poker rooms provide you with an insurance policy to protect your assets.



There was an infamous case about online poker rooms and their use of “bots” (computer programs disguised as human players) as house employed card players. That site, ProPoker. com, was found to use bots to gain unfair advantage over other players. It has long been shut down and with it were the funds of the other players.



Of course, now the security is twice as tight and rigid. There are online poker rooms that monitor their players for trying to beat the game using fraud. There are times that the culprits are not the poker rooms but the players themselves.



If you are still not convinced that online poker rooms are a great way to learn and play poker, maybe you should check out their other features: sign-up bonus, promotion points, player utilities, frequent player schemes and free support. One of the more interesting features is the access to poker school. There are poker rooms that allow you to enroll in poker school for free once you sign-up with their service.



All the fears regarding online poker rooms is not as dangerous as the threat of real-life casino house. Whether you decide to play in a brick and mortar casino, there is no harm in taking advantage of the ease, convenience, and accessibility that poker rooms give. The time to discover what online poker can do for you is just one click away.

Your appeal rights when fighting the irs

Are you in the middle of a disagreement with the IRS? One of the guaranteed rights for all taxpayers is the right to appeal. If you disagree with the IRS about the amount of your tax liability or about proposed collection actions, you have the right to ask the IRS Appeals Office to review your case.

During their contact with taxpayers, IRS employees are required to explain and protect these taxpayer rights, including the right to appeal. The IRS appeals system is for people who do not agree with the results of an examination of their tax returns or other adjustments to their tax liability. In addition to examinations, you can appeal many other things, including:

1. Collection actions such as liens, levies, seizures, installment agreement terminations and rejected offers-in-compromise,

2. Penalties and interest, and

3. Employment tax adjustments and the trust fund recovery penalty.

Internal IRS Appeal conferences are informal meetings. The local Appeals Office, which is independent of the IRS office, can sometimes resolve an appeal by telephone or through correspondence.

The IRS also offers an option called Fast Track Mediation, during which an appeals or settlement officer attempts to help you and the IRS reach a mutually satisfactory solution. Most cases not docketed in court qualify for Fast Track Mediation. You may request Fast Track Mediation at the conclusion of an audit or collection determination, but prior to your request for a normal appeals hearing. Fast Track Mediation is meant to promote the early resolution of a dispute. It doesn’t eliminate or replace existing dispute resolution options, including your opportunity to request a conference with a manager or a hearing before Appeals. You may withdraw from the mediation process at any time.

When attending an informal meeting or pursuing mediation, you may represent yourself or you can be represented by an attorney, certified public accountant or individual enrolled to practice before the IRS.

If you and the IRS appeals officer cannot reach agreement, or if you prefer not to appeal within the IRS, in most cases you may take your disagreement to federal court. Usually, it is worth having a go at mediation before committing to an expensive and time-consuming court process.

Could your income survive a hurricane

As you know, Hurricane Katrina has caused destruction and devastation across several states. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced and are unable to work since the storm. Businesses have been closed for weeks. The economical impact is unimaginable. No one knows what the effects will be — weeks, months, even years from now.

How would weeks, or months, of lost income affect your family? This event is another solid reminder of how important it is to develop passive income — the kind of income where you keep making money whether you are working or not. If and when events happen to keep you from work – whether they are wonderful interruptions, such as the birth of a new baby, or tragic events like a hurricane, you’ll continue to have money coming in.

There are several ways to set up passive income streams.

Start a website (or several websites)

Set up your own money-maker. Whether your interest is in selling a product, providing information, or a service, every business needs an online presence. If you’re uncomfortable with technology, there are site builders available that will walk you through every step of the way. Or, if you want to avoid maintaining a website, many people are making decent money from blogs.

Join Affiliate Programs

Research and join any of the wonderful affiliate programs selling anything from books to bras. If you’re unfamiliar with affiliate programs, it’s really quite a simple concept. Thousands of companies will pay you to refer customers to them. Whether your interest is sports or doilies, you can make money by linking to products from your website or blog.

Make your own info products and get affiliates to sell for you

Create an electronic product (write an ebook, design software, or record an audio product). Once you’ve created your product, recruit affiliates to sell for you!

And, of course, Direct Sales

If you are in a Direct Sales business, build your customer base and your team and you’ll have residual income, too. Build your team both wide and deep for the most security.

Once you know which path you’re going to follow, then it’s critical that you automate your Business. Set up an autoresponder, so your messages are being sent whether you are home or not. You can automate e-courses and newsletters - all running at the same time, automatically.

Your autoresponder can be your best customer service rep. Make sure your autoresponder sends clients a thank you email as soon as they place an order – and another email a week after placing their order – just to check in. You’ll be providing excellent customer service, and your customer won’t know that their thoughtful customer service response is really an automated reply.

Are you making money when you are not working? Is your income protected, for the times when “life happens”? If not, my challenge to you is to do one thing to get on the road to making passive income today!