Author : Kal Bishop
The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon â€" understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.The Hero's Journey:· Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.· Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.· Interpreted metaphorically, laterally and symbolically, allows an infinite number of varied stories to be created.The Hero's Journey is also a study of repeating patterns in successful stories and screenplays. It is compelling that screenwriters have a higher probability of producing quality work when they mirror the recurring patterns found in successful screenplays.The Sacred MeetingOne element of the Hero's Journey (during the stage of the Meeting with the Supernatural Aid / Mentor) is the common frequency of a Sacred Meeting between the Hero and Mentor. Further, others frequently absent themselves from this meeting:In Wall Street (1987), Carl Fox takes Bud Fox aside when he comes to visit; his friends leave them alone.In Star Wars (1977), R2D2 turns himself off during the initial meeting between Ben and Luke. Ben then takes Luke home, where the journey and the Empire et al are discussed.In Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Indy and Sallah and Indy and Marcus [separate scenes] discuss the Ark alone (Marion plays with the Sallah’s children).In Empire Strikes Back (1980), Yoda takes Luke back to his home where he debates whether to take on Luke as a trainee.The detailed, complete deconstruction and the Complete 188 stage Hero’s Journey and FREE 17 stage sample and other story structure templates can be found at http://managing-creativity.com/You can also receive a regular, free newsletter by entering your email address at this site.Kal Bishop, MBA**********************************You are free to reproduce this article as long as no changes are made and the author's name and site URL are retained.Kal Bishop is a management consultant based in London, UK. His specialities include Knowledge Management and Creativity and Innovation Management. He has consulted in the visual media and software industries and for clients such as Toshiba and Transport for London. He has led Improv, creativity and innovation workshops, exhibited artwork in San Francisco, Los Angeles and London and written a number of screenplays. He is a passionate traveller. He can be reached at http://managing-creativity.com/
Category : Networking
วันเสาร์ที่ 29 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2551
วันศุกร์ที่ 28 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Homeschool Your Child Using Themed Based Curriculum
Author : Leilani Mairet
Themes are a fun way to homeschool your child. A theme can be created from any topic that your child is interested in. A theme is simply a base topic from which you can teach from in your lesson plans. A few examples of themes are apples, bats, zoo, space, fun in the sun, or even Dr. Seuss. You can choose just about any topic that you would like for your theme. Using themes will make your lesson plans more creative, fun and interesting.Themes usually have a time frame from which they are based around. Themes can last from one week all the way to one month depending on how in depth you want to approach your theme. I would suggest using a theme no longer than two weeks with your homeschool child. Incorporating themes into your homeschool lesson plans is really quite simple and you and your child will both enjoy the fun that comes with creating a theme based lesson plan.Themes do not have to be incorporated into every teaching objective for the week. You can be selective and use themed based curriculum once or twice a day, throughout your homeschool lesson plans. Get your child involved into your lesson planning process. Have your child help choose themes that are interesting to him. When children are actively involved in the lesson planning process and given choices they are more eager to learn. I suggest getting your child involved in all aspects of lesson plan preparation to keep their interests.Let's take the theme apples as an example of using themes in your lesson plans. In science, you can dissect an apple and look at the apple seeds or you could discuss how apples grow. In math, you could dissect an apple into halves and fourths. In social studies, you could learn about Johnny Appleseed. In language arts, you can read many books related to apples and even write your own apple related paragraph. During art, you can make apple prints using cut up apples with paints. In P.E., you can have an apple toss, jump over apples, or even bobbing with apples. For music time, you can find many songs related to apples to sing with your child. Make homemade applesauce, apple muffins, or apple butter for your cooking class. You can make interactive bulletin boards using apple projects that your child creates.The most important factor in using a themed based curriculum with your child is to integrate the themes into your child's objectives that need to met for the school year. A nice blend of themes into your curriculum base objectives can be both fun and rewarding for your child. Make learning fun and interesting by incorporating theme based curriculum into your lesson plans.L. D. Mairet is the mother of four children, a former teacher with a triple major in education, and a former educational preschool owner. You can share and swap homeschool lesson plans at her homeschool site http://www.topchoicesite.com/free-homeschool-primary-lesson-plans-and-resource-sharing-center-html
Category : Reference-and-Education:Home-Schooling
Themes are a fun way to homeschool your child. A theme can be created from any topic that your child is interested in. A theme is simply a base topic from which you can teach from in your lesson plans. A few examples of themes are apples, bats, zoo, space, fun in the sun, or even Dr. Seuss. You can choose just about any topic that you would like for your theme. Using themes will make your lesson plans more creative, fun and interesting.Themes usually have a time frame from which they are based around. Themes can last from one week all the way to one month depending on how in depth you want to approach your theme. I would suggest using a theme no longer than two weeks with your homeschool child. Incorporating themes into your homeschool lesson plans is really quite simple and you and your child will both enjoy the fun that comes with creating a theme based lesson plan.Themes do not have to be incorporated into every teaching objective for the week. You can be selective and use themed based curriculum once or twice a day, throughout your homeschool lesson plans. Get your child involved into your lesson planning process. Have your child help choose themes that are interesting to him. When children are actively involved in the lesson planning process and given choices they are more eager to learn. I suggest getting your child involved in all aspects of lesson plan preparation to keep their interests.Let's take the theme apples as an example of using themes in your lesson plans. In science, you can dissect an apple and look at the apple seeds or you could discuss how apples grow. In math, you could dissect an apple into halves and fourths. In social studies, you could learn about Johnny Appleseed. In language arts, you can read many books related to apples and even write your own apple related paragraph. During art, you can make apple prints using cut up apples with paints. In P.E., you can have an apple toss, jump over apples, or even bobbing with apples. For music time, you can find many songs related to apples to sing with your child. Make homemade applesauce, apple muffins, or apple butter for your cooking class. You can make interactive bulletin boards using apple projects that your child creates.The most important factor in using a themed based curriculum with your child is to integrate the themes into your child's objectives that need to met for the school year. A nice blend of themes into your curriculum base objectives can be both fun and rewarding for your child. Make learning fun and interesting by incorporating theme based curriculum into your lesson plans.L. D. Mairet is the mother of four children, a former teacher with a triple major in education, and a former educational preschool owner. You can share and swap homeschool lesson plans at her homeschool site http://www.topchoicesite.com/free-homeschool-primary-lesson-plans-and-resource-sharing-center-html
Category : Reference-and-Education:Home-Schooling
JavaScript Alert - Every Web Master Running JavaScript Should Know This
Author : David Malia
Every web master running JavaScript should be aware of the HTML level tag . Many web sites these days are running Javascript in order to have fancy drop down menus. If the surfer has Javascript turned off, those menus can disappear entirely, leaving the surfer with the belief that he has stumbled upon an unfinished web site that only has a home page and no other pages. A web site that has rich content and many pages may seem to have only one page! I've seen it happen. The surfer will probably be clueless as to what has occurred and will hit the back arrow on his browser and will go elsewhere to obtain the information/product.The authoritative w3schools.com web site reports an 11% rate of surfers that are browsing with Javascript turned off in January 2005. Because of virus scares, and the advice of companies like Microsoft, that rate is increasing. If most of your web site 'disappears' for 11% of the browsers that load your home page, doesn't that translate into a rough loss of 11% of your business sales?Fortunately there are some very simple things you can do to remedy the situation. The HTML level tag is activated when a browser with Javascript turned off visits the page. Whatever HTML code you put between those tags will appear when Javascript is turned off and will show nothing when it is turned on.In the case of Javascript drop down menus, the simplest fix you can do is to go to the place in your HTML source code where the Javascript drop down menus would display and add this code:Javascript is turned off in your browser. You need Javascript turned on in your browser to use the menu systems of this web site.If Javascript is turned off, that code would show a message in red warning the user that turning on Javascript is necessary, and optionally might link to a page explaining how to do that on different browsers. Small fix to potentially increase sales by 11%!David Malia is a 20 year computer veteran with a fascination in web page usability offering web page design, graphic design, and web application programming. "Web pages designed for the real web - not the ideal web, because that's where your customers are."
Every web master running JavaScript should be aware of the HTML level tag . Many web sites these days are running Javascript in order to have fancy drop down menus. If the surfer has Javascript turned off, those menus can disappear entirely, leaving the surfer with the belief that he has stumbled upon an unfinished web site that only has a home page and no other pages. A web site that has rich content and many pages may seem to have only one page! I've seen it happen. The surfer will probably be clueless as to what has occurred and will hit the back arrow on his browser and will go elsewhere to obtain the information/product.The authoritative w3schools.com web site reports an 11% rate of surfers that are browsing with Javascript turned off in January 2005. Because of virus scares, and the advice of companies like Microsoft, that rate is increasing. If most of your web site 'disappears' for 11% of the browsers that load your home page, doesn't that translate into a rough loss of 11% of your business sales?Fortunately there are some very simple things you can do to remedy the situation. The HTML level tag is activated when a browser with Javascript turned off visits the page. Whatever HTML code you put between those tags will appear when Javascript is turned off and will show nothing when it is turned on.In the case of Javascript drop down menus, the simplest fix you can do is to go to the place in your HTML source code where the Javascript drop down menus would display and add this code:Javascript is turned off in your browser. You need Javascript turned on in your browser to use the menu systems of this web site.If Javascript is turned off, that code would show a message in red warning the user that turning on Javascript is necessary, and optionally might link to a page explaining how to do that on different browsers. Small fix to potentially increase sales by 11%!David Malia is a 20 year computer veteran with a fascination in web page usability offering web page design, graphic design, and web application programming. "Web pages designed for the real web - not the ideal web, because that's where your customers are."
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Category : Acne
Cystic Acne
Author : Alison Cole
A cyst is a closed pouch of tissue that may be filled with pus, fluid, air or other material. Cysts may form within any tissue in the body but are not very common. Cystic involving the skin is a tender, sensitive and deep painful lesion that has the potential of producing long-term scarring. Cystic acne, caused by the overactivity and plugging of the sebaceous glands (skin?s oil glands) requires immediate treatment to prevent further complications. A variety of oral medications used to clear cystic acne include antibiotics (tetracycline and erythromycin), oral contraceptives and cortisone. Tetracycline and erythromycin are effective broad-spectrum oral antibiotics used to treat moderate to severe inflammatory acne. Tetracycline reduces inflammatory lesions of acne but is contraindicated in pregnant and breast feeding women, and children of less than 8 years of age. Doxycycline and minocycline, the synthetic derivatives of tetracycline are important therapeutic oral agents in the treatment of acne. Appropriate oral contraceptives that are valuable adjuncts in the treatment of acne in females include ethynodiol, norgestimate, norethindrone and norethindrone acetate. They act by inhibiting the overactivity of sebaceous glands (oil glands). In an attempt to treat cystic acne, the dermatologists might also opt for acne surgery, followed by flushing much-diluted cortisone gently through the cyst. Also, one might benefit by topical application of warm water, which often compresses cystic acne. In situations where other treatments fail to produce an improvement in the patients with severe inflammatory acne, isotretinoin (Accutane) may be prescribed. Isotretinoin (a derivative of vitamin A) is a very effective oral drug that can help prevent scarring. It acts by reducing the size of the sebaceous glands thus preventing the excess secretion of oil and decreasing the growth of bacteria. It has been estimated that up to 90% of patients? treatment with isotretinoin result in complete or almost complete recovery from cystic acne. Since isotretinoin can cause birth defects in the developing fetus, it is important that women of childbearing age are not pregnant and do not get pregnant while taking this medicine. Acne provides detailed information on Acne, Acne Treatment, Acne Product, Adult Acne and more. Acne is affliated with Acne Care Skin Tips.
Category : General Medical: Dermatology
For Stay at Home Moms
Author : Earl Williams
Running a full time home base business is difficult, especially when you are trying to give your children the attention they deserve. Most stay at home moms try too hard to balance the family life with their business, and is only thinking of the financial part instead of setting up a plan from the beginning. This is the reason that so many mothers choose to work at home. They want to establish some type of financial standings while still being able to watch over their children. Making money online can be a great idea for stay at home moms. It provides a flexible schedule as well as the benefit of little commuting. Some examples of great ways to make money online are: owning a home business, completing surveys, freelancing, and reading emails. Providing mothers with the best ways to make an income online, these opportunities put money into moms' pockets.Owning an online business can be difficult, but if a person is dedicated it can be very beneficial. Even though these businesses are not an easy task, they will still provide moms enough time with their children. There are many businesses to choose from. Some of the businesses require a fee to provide you with a product to sell. Others, such as Cognigen, will provide products and a website for free.Completing surveys gives mothers total freedom. Because surveys are taken only when one agrees to take them, they are perfect for moms who children need constant care. The amount of money earned from surveys depends on how many surveys a person is willing to answer. A mom can earn from $25 to $600 a month from answering surveys.Freelancing is a broad way to make money online. Freelancers are hired on to a company as a contractor. In many cases freelancing allows one to earn money for what he/she loves. One example is a mother who loves to write. There are many online opportunities for writing. The mother may start a blog or write articles on parenting. She may even put her creative writing skills to the test by writing short stories. There are other freelancing prospects such as cartooning, web design, consulting, data entry, and desktop publishing. The list of freelance jobs is abundant.The popularity of reading emails is rising higher each day. While this is not a great way to earn large amounts of money, it is an excellent way to earn a few extra dollars. Reading emails is a fairly easy way for stay at home moms to earn money. Emails are sent to the email address that is set up with the program. Money, which is stored to an account, is paid to the Person who reads the email. Most of the programs have a minimum payout. The company will only pay a person once the minimum has been reached. One should have a separate email address just for the purpose of the emails. One can use the same email address, but it is not recommended since so many emails will be sent.There are many other ways of making money online; it is not uncommon to see a professional create a home business in computer programming, accounting, medical billing, and many other fields. Making money online has never been easier. All that is required is a computer, a reliable Internet connection, and an idea.Oftentimes the most challenging task involved in making money online is coming up with the perfect idea. We're not all computer programmers, web developers, or content writers. However, we all have some talent or skill that others will pay for. Making money online is as simple as figuring out what you do well and deciding how to leverage that talent into an opportunity.For example, a friend of mine had little computer experience, but was interested in making money online. I suggested that she think about what she enjoyed doing and using that as the basis for her home business. She said that her greatest skill was the creation of unique homemade jewelry items. She hired another home business professional (a web designer) to build a website for her and she is now making money online selling her jewelry creations.Making money online by starting a home business is not the daunting task that many budding entrepreneurs assume. If you carefully consider your skills and talents and figure out how to leverage those abilities on the Internet, you'll be making money online in no time. The key thing is staying with it once you start, so many people will start a home business and after a few months when the money doesn?t start rolling in as fast as they though it should, most just give up.In order to succeed in any online business you have to Constance remind yourself why you started the business in the first place, this will keep you motivated and on track during those hard times, and they will come. Earl Williams makes it easy to build your home based business and earn a substantial income, learn how by Visiting: http://www.netmarketer.org
Category : Work at Home Moms
Buying art on the Internet
Author : Groshan Fabiola
Nowadays you don't even have to leave your house if you want to see or buy artwork, because the best way of finding original and innovative art, and also classical art of course, is to perform a search on the Internet.the Internet has changed the art market, because it can offer an extremely large number of options, and it introduces anyone to thousands of new artist and creations so it can be said that the Internet brings art at everyone's fingertips.This means that you can find and buy artwork from almost all over the world just with a few clicks. There are many good sites that are specialized is selling different types of artwork, and some of them also represent artists.At an online gallery you can browse all the artwork available, and buy whatever you desire to choose from the wide range of quality creations. Furthermore, some websites also offer the option of testing how a painting looks when it is placed on a wall that has the colour you desire, so that you can see how it fits in your home.If you decide on buying artwork from an online store do not rush, first browse many categories until you find exactly what you desire, then find some informations about the site from where you wish to buy from, information that proves the site's quality and credibility, and then you can buy the artwork you like. Payment is usually done through paypal or by credit card.Some say that buying artwork is also an art, and that it has some steps that must be followed - defining, selecting, researching and buying.The art market is quite hard to understand for someone who is new, especially because of the low-value items that are sold as high-value ones, which may trick newcomers, but in fact buying artwork is just like buying any other thing - you have to search for the best deals. Do not forget that there are thousands of art dealers online so there also are fake products sold, too.On the other hand, if you are an artist and you wish to submit your work to art galleries you can do that easily. Just find the virtual gallery that you want to submit to and contact the owners of the site. This is a great way of making yourself and your work known to many people.In conclusion, the Internet is perfect for buying artwork, but you can also get fooled if you are not attentive, so try dealing with a serious art dealer. This article is one of Groshan Fabiola's finest work as a result in reseaching for buying art. This delicate subject brings many questions and this article might be a sollution to them all. ALso there are many useful tips of buying art over the internet, the great source of all documentation and the best market place.
Category : General Art & Entertainment: Web sites / Internet
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 27 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Air Purifier Info For Dummies
Author : Reggie Dunn
If you are in the dark about what air purifiers are and what
they actually do, you are not alone. Many people have at
least thought about the notion of improving their indoor air
quality, but quickly abandon the idea because of the
confusion surrounding the topic of air purifiers. Hopefully,
after reading this article, you will have a working
knowledge of air purifiers and how they work.
First of all, lets define the term air purifier. An air
purifier is a mechanism that is designed to free air from
contaminants. Different techniques are used to render this
task and these include filters, adsorbents, and
electrostatic charges. Asthma sufferers, those that have
allergies, and those with other respitory problems have the
most to gain from an air purifier.
Air purifiers work by drawing these contaminants
(pollutants, particles, and pollen) from within the air that
we are breathing. Harmful air is pulled into the air
purifier by the inlet grill. Some air purifiers have a
pre-filter that helps contain the larger of the airborne
particles. Air will then travel through the carbon filter
which will help reduce unpleasant odors. Then the air will
pass through another filter that is composed of many tightly
woven fibers. Finally, the fan redirects the filtered air
throughout the room.
There are several factors that must be taken into
consideration to determine how much expense will be involved
in the purchase of an air purifier. When considering cost,
you must look into how much the replacement filters will run
as well as how often they will need changed. What may appear
to be a bargain up front on a less expensive model, could
potentially cost you much more later on down the road. Also,
it is important to see if you can order the replacement
filters in bulk at a discounted rate. It is always a good
idea to find out from the manufacturer what the estimated
electrical usage will be and whether or not the air purifier
runs on a cycle or does it have to stay on constantly.
At the end of the day, it is up to you to decide if an air
purifier is right for you and your family, but hopefully the
information contained here has given you a working knowledge
on what exactly air purifiers are and how they work.
If you are in the dark about what air purifiers are and what
they actually do, you are not alone. Many people have at
least thought about the notion of improving their indoor air
quality, but quickly abandon the idea because of the
confusion surrounding the topic of air purifiers. Hopefully,
after reading this article, you will have a working
knowledge of air purifiers and how they work.
First of all, lets define the term air purifier. An air
purifier is a mechanism that is designed to free air from
contaminants. Different techniques are used to render this
task and these include filters, adsorbents, and
electrostatic charges. Asthma sufferers, those that have
allergies, and those with other respitory problems have the
most to gain from an air purifier.
Air purifiers work by drawing these contaminants
(pollutants, particles, and pollen) from within the air that
we are breathing. Harmful air is pulled into the air
purifier by the inlet grill. Some air purifiers have a
pre-filter that helps contain the larger of the airborne
particles. Air will then travel through the carbon filter
which will help reduce unpleasant odors. Then the air will
pass through another filter that is composed of many tightly
woven fibers. Finally, the fan redirects the filtered air
throughout the room.
There are several factors that must be taken into
consideration to determine how much expense will be involved
in the purchase of an air purifier. When considering cost,
you must look into how much the replacement filters will run
as well as how often they will need changed. What may appear
to be a bargain up front on a less expensive model, could
potentially cost you much more later on down the road. Also,
it is important to see if you can order the replacement
filters in bulk at a discounted rate. It is always a good
idea to find out from the manufacturer what the estimated
electrical usage will be and whether or not the air purifier
runs on a cycle or does it have to stay on constantly.
At the end of the day, it is up to you to decide if an air
purifier is right for you and your family, but hopefully the
information contained here has given you a working knowledge
on what exactly air purifiers are and how they work.
About the Author
Reggie Dunn is a long time volunteer environmentalist and the webmaster of
Choosing the Best Format for Your Resume
Author : accuroresumes
In todays highly competitive business climate, there is tremendous pressure to fashion a resume that can easily be distinguished from the flood of other resumes that pass over the recruiting office threshold. While one can certainly be creative in crafting a resume, a job seeker does not want to be overly imaginative. A resume that resembles a wedding invitation, for instance, would be considered unprofessional and rather odd.When formulating a resume, it is important that a job applicant follow standard business procedures. By doing so, the applicant shows that he or she is accustomed to working in a professional, success-oriented environment. While you may be able to add your own personal touch to your resume, it is best if you present a resume that is in one of the following formats: chronological, functional, or a combination of the two.Taking the Chronological CourseBy and large, the chronological resume is the simplest to compose and, in fact, many employers actually prefer it. The advantages of such a resume are that it indicates clearly up at the top what youve been doing in your most recent position. As the prospective employer scans down the resume, he or she can see where you came from and what special skills youve acquired along the way.And yet, there are some noteworthy drawbacks to such a resume. For instance, if youve held a number of different jobs in the past few years, such a resume may suggest instability and a lack of follow-through. A chronological resume can also be a detriment to your job search if you have accumulated little work experience, if there are gaping holes in your employment history, if you have held widely divergent jobs, or if youve held the same job for a long period of time.When Functional Works BestIf you believe that a chronological resume simply will not fit the bill, you might be better off with a functional format. Such a format de-emphasizes job history. Instead, the focus is on your professional achievements, your job skills, and your education. With this resume, youll be spotlighting your most relevant qualifications near the beginning of the resume. Youll also be confident that you are showcasing your assets in the best possible way.Yet, there are also some noteworthy disadvantages to a functional resume. To begin with, it is far from the standard format, so it can make an employer feel uncomfortable. In addition, an employer might jump to the conclusion that you are trying to hide important information by failing to list your jobs in chronological order. In fact, a number of resume-writing experts recommend avoiding the functional resume if at all possible.The Combination ApproachInstead, if youre in a position where a strictly chronological resume will not fulfill your requirementsfor instance, if youre a recent college graduate or you would like to switch careersconsider a combination format. Following this model, you will summarize your key qualifications at the beginning, as you would with a functional resume. Then, follow that with the education section or the work history section, depending on which is stronger. In the work history segment, begin with the first job you held, then work your way forward. Only include those duties which would be truly relevant to the position youre currently seeking.Still, you must remember that youll need to fine-tune your resume for each position you seek. As a result, a resume should be considered a work in progress, since it is constantly being updated and reworked. The minute you believe youre finished with your resume, think again, since there is a great amount of tinkering you can do.The Unconventional ApproachIf you find the traditional chronological, functional, and combination formats to be seriously lacking, you might consider a skills-based resume. This type of resume is especially appropriate for job seekers who have just graduated from college and do not have a great deal of experience to list.With the skills resume, youll be emphasizing the skills youve attained through various means, such as paid positions, volunteer activities, extra-curricular projects, even classroom work. This type of resume informs an employer up front of your abilities, showing them off to your best advantage. If you choose to submit this type of resume, a prospective employer might be impressed by the number of skills youve obtainedeven though you are a relative newcomer to the job market.However, it should be noted that not every employer will accept a skills-based resume. It can be confusingespecially to an employer who is accustomed to judging a job applicant by work history. Such a resume may also present a red flag to an employer indicating that you lack serious work experience.Engage in Some ExperimentationIf you have explored the various resume formats and youre still uncertain of which one would be best for your purposes, consider engaging in some experimentation. Compose a resume in each of the major formats and compare and contrast them. If you engage in such an exercise, it is highly likely that the most appropriate format will nearly leap off the pageit will be that obvious to you, as well as to prospective employers. It may also be advisable for you to ask a friend who works in the same field to proofread your various versions so that you can obtain a second opinion. In a number of cases, a second pair of eyes can catch problems that the initial resume-writer missed.A Word of CautionWhile selecting an appropriate format for your resume is certainly important, it is not the only thing to consider when drafting your resume. You also have to be concerned with such stylistic decisions as type font, spacing, and italicization. For the most part, simpler is best, since you want to design a resume that is easily readable and will not cause an employer a great deal of eyestrain.In the end, the greater consideration you give to the needs of an employer when drafting your resume, the more likely it is that you will construct a document that will serve your needs. This article was written by the certified professional resume writers of Resume Writing Services(http://www.AccuroResumes.com/). The writers at AccuroResumes will help create a perfect professional resume suited to your best needs. See why thousands of people are discovering the benefits of a perfect professional resume written by AccuroResumes.com. You are guaranteed to be 100% satisfied with your new, professional resume or, your money back. Reproductions of this article are encouraged, but must include a link pointing to http://www.AccuroResumes.com/.
Category : General Writing
วันพุธที่ 26 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2551
First Ironman? Avoid the Race-week Hype
Author : Ray Fauteux
If you're heading for your first Ironman you'll find that there's a lot of things going on when you get to the host venue.Its easy to get caught up in the hype, but its important that you don't do anything that will have an adverse effect on your Ironman experience.The merchandise tent will open and will be full of t-shirts, jackets, sweaters and almost anything you can think of that will have that particular Ironmans name and year on it.Its always nice to buy some of these items, but I would suggest waiting until after the race before you make your really "big" purchases.Its after the race that the merchandise marked "finisher" will appear. "That's" what you want to be sure and get your hands on. It can be expensive, so allow for it in your budget. Some people tend to go over-board before the race and stock up on merchandise. They don't seem to realize that when they finish the race, the official finisher merchandise will have a lot of meaning to them.Keep in mind that "Ironman" is a trademark and this merchandise is available at race sites only.Usually on Wednesday the Expo tents will open. This is where you really have to be careful not to get carried away. You will see dozens of booths set up. You will see many new products that you've never seen on the market before. Nutitional supplements, footwear, swim goggles, wetsuits, bike equipment, bikes etc. etc. Most will proclaim to make your Ironman easier or faster.It may be true or not, but it's a huge mistake to try new things in a race that is only 3 or 4 days away. This is not the time to be making equipment changes that have not been tested "by you" over weeks or months of training.Even more serious is introducing a new drink or new food(energy)supplement to your race when you have not had the opportunity to try it in training.My suggestion-- if you really like something you see and would like to try it, do this.....Buy it to try when you return home should you decide to carry on your Ironman career. Most of the suppliers will have websites or addresses where you can also purchase their items at a later date. That would be the smart option to use.I'm not saying the products are not good, I'm just saying that most will take some getting used to. You have to be sure that it works for you. An Ironman race-day is not the place to experiment.Don't get caught up in the hype.My name is Ray and I have a background of 25 years in endurance sports including 14 Ironoman triathlons. I have built a site full of racing and training tips for the first time ironman.The name of my site is Ironstuck.The address is http://triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.comI can also be contacted with comments or questions at:http://triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/contact-me.html
Category : Recreation-and-Sports:Triathlon
If you're heading for your first Ironman you'll find that there's a lot of things going on when you get to the host venue.Its easy to get caught up in the hype, but its important that you don't do anything that will have an adverse effect on your Ironman experience.The merchandise tent will open and will be full of t-shirts, jackets, sweaters and almost anything you can think of that will have that particular Ironmans name and year on it.Its always nice to buy some of these items, but I would suggest waiting until after the race before you make your really "big" purchases.Its after the race that the merchandise marked "finisher" will appear. "That's" what you want to be sure and get your hands on. It can be expensive, so allow for it in your budget. Some people tend to go over-board before the race and stock up on merchandise. They don't seem to realize that when they finish the race, the official finisher merchandise will have a lot of meaning to them.Keep in mind that "Ironman" is a trademark and this merchandise is available at race sites only.Usually on Wednesday the Expo tents will open. This is where you really have to be careful not to get carried away. You will see dozens of booths set up. You will see many new products that you've never seen on the market before. Nutitional supplements, footwear, swim goggles, wetsuits, bike equipment, bikes etc. etc. Most will proclaim to make your Ironman easier or faster.It may be true or not, but it's a huge mistake to try new things in a race that is only 3 or 4 days away. This is not the time to be making equipment changes that have not been tested "by you" over weeks or months of training.Even more serious is introducing a new drink or new food(energy)supplement to your race when you have not had the opportunity to try it in training.My suggestion-- if you really like something you see and would like to try it, do this.....Buy it to try when you return home should you decide to carry on your Ironman career. Most of the suppliers will have websites or addresses where you can also purchase their items at a later date. That would be the smart option to use.I'm not saying the products are not good, I'm just saying that most will take some getting used to. You have to be sure that it works for you. An Ironman race-day is not the place to experiment.Don't get caught up in the hype.My name is Ray and I have a background of 25 years in endurance sports including 14 Ironoman triathlons. I have built a site full of racing and training tips for the first time ironman.The name of my site is Ironstuck.The address is http://triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.comI can also be contacted with comments or questions at:http://triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com/contact-me.html
Category : Recreation-and-Sports:Triathlon
5 Ways To Find Cheap Used Laptops
Author : Erick Charles
There are many reason why one would want to buy cheap used laptops, the main, and most obvious reason being that a new laptop is simply too expensive. If your goal is to find a cheap used laptop, then take some time to do the research, and you will be sure to get a great deal. I will detail 5 ways you can use to locate the right used laptop that suits your needs, and price range.One of the first steps in your research should be to get on the Internet and begin your search. Your first stop should be eBay. Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you already know that eBay is an auction site where you bid for items. It's also a great place to find hard to find items such as, a piece of toast with a religious icon burned into it, or a clip Elvis's sideburns. But, it's also a great place to find inexpensive used equipment, i.e. laptops.Once on eBay, you can do a quick search by typing "used laptop" into the search function. You're sure to find hundreds of selections, and name brands too. Spend some time there conducting your research. You don't have to bid right away so take your time. Compare prices, and look for sellers with good ratings. The higher the rating, the more reputable the seller.Another place to find used laptops is Amazon.com. Amazon is not only a great bargain store that sells new items—you can also find used items for sale at a great price, often a lot cheaper than their respective new items. If you've used Amazon before, then you've probably seen the links "new & used." By clicking on this link when you do a search, you'll be able to see both options. But of course we're interested in used. You'll be given the prices for the used items, as well as its condition, and the rating of the seller.Still another stop you should make before concluding your research is Craig's List. This website is much like a newspaper classified section in its apparent simplicity. But don't let that simplicity fool you. Do a search for "used laptop" and you will find a huge selection. You can even choose by location to find something local, or you can opt to expand your search to other regions if you wish. One bad thing about Craig's List is that it doesn't include a seller's rating, so you have to be careful. One way to avoid being scammed this is to stick to buying locally, where you can have potential face-to-face interaction with the seller.One more place where you can try to find cheap used laptops is Overstock.com. Although this site won't yield as much of a selection as eBay, or Graig's List, and perhaps even fewer than Amazon, it's still a good place to look. You may find something in there you didn't see in any of the other sites, so it won't hurt to look.You don't have to limit your search to the Internet. You can also try doing a bit of off line research. Look in your local newspaper and see what turns up. Often times, some people will opt to sell their used computers by placing ads in the newspaper, so you may be pleasantly surprised by what you find. Try the Sunday paper since it usually has a larger classified section.There you have it—5 ways to look for cheap used laptops. By doing some thorough research, you're sure to find a great deal. With all of the selections you'll have at your disposal, you'll be able to find a laptop that has the features you're searching for, at a price range you're comfortable with.Erick Charles works as a SysAdmin for a government agency and has over two years experience in the computer repair field. He is eager to share his expertise with others. He created a website where even non-techies can find useful, computer repair information, and much more. Visit his site at http://thetechboy.com to find out more.
Category : Computers-and-Technology:Mobile-Computing
There are many reason why one would want to buy cheap used laptops, the main, and most obvious reason being that a new laptop is simply too expensive. If your goal is to find a cheap used laptop, then take some time to do the research, and you will be sure to get a great deal. I will detail 5 ways you can use to locate the right used laptop that suits your needs, and price range.One of the first steps in your research should be to get on the Internet and begin your search. Your first stop should be eBay. Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you already know that eBay is an auction site where you bid for items. It's also a great place to find hard to find items such as, a piece of toast with a religious icon burned into it, or a clip Elvis's sideburns. But, it's also a great place to find inexpensive used equipment, i.e. laptops.Once on eBay, you can do a quick search by typing "used laptop" into the search function. You're sure to find hundreds of selections, and name brands too. Spend some time there conducting your research. You don't have to bid right away so take your time. Compare prices, and look for sellers with good ratings. The higher the rating, the more reputable the seller.Another place to find used laptops is Amazon.com. Amazon is not only a great bargain store that sells new items—you can also find used items for sale at a great price, often a lot cheaper than their respective new items. If you've used Amazon before, then you've probably seen the links "new & used." By clicking on this link when you do a search, you'll be able to see both options. But of course we're interested in used. You'll be given the prices for the used items, as well as its condition, and the rating of the seller.Still another stop you should make before concluding your research is Craig's List. This website is much like a newspaper classified section in its apparent simplicity. But don't let that simplicity fool you. Do a search for "used laptop" and you will find a huge selection. You can even choose by location to find something local, or you can opt to expand your search to other regions if you wish. One bad thing about Craig's List is that it doesn't include a seller's rating, so you have to be careful. One way to avoid being scammed this is to stick to buying locally, where you can have potential face-to-face interaction with the seller.One more place where you can try to find cheap used laptops is Overstock.com. Although this site won't yield as much of a selection as eBay, or Graig's List, and perhaps even fewer than Amazon, it's still a good place to look. You may find something in there you didn't see in any of the other sites, so it won't hurt to look.You don't have to limit your search to the Internet. You can also try doing a bit of off line research. Look in your local newspaper and see what turns up. Often times, some people will opt to sell their used computers by placing ads in the newspaper, so you may be pleasantly surprised by what you find. Try the Sunday paper since it usually has a larger classified section.There you have it—5 ways to look for cheap used laptops. By doing some thorough research, you're sure to find a great deal. With all of the selections you'll have at your disposal, you'll be able to find a laptop that has the features you're searching for, at a price range you're comfortable with.Erick Charles works as a SysAdmin for a government agency and has over two years experience in the computer repair field. He is eager to share his expertise with others. He created a website where even non-techies can find useful, computer repair information, and much more. Visit his site at http://thetechboy.com to find out more.
Category : Computers-and-Technology:Mobile-Computing
Medical Tourism: World-class Treatment At Laymans Price
Author : Suzanne Macguire
ate">May 10th, 2007
Five Nine Solutions Produce the EditShare Field, the Worlds First Portable Shared Storage Solution.
Author : Andy Vasey
The worlds first portable shared storage solution was launched at Video Forum exhibition in Londons Earls Court this week. The EditShare Field was designed, developed and integrated by five-ninesolutions (www.five-9s.net) to provide EditShare customers with a real-time collaborative editing workflow of unparalleled flexibility and reliability.As a specialist provider of broadcast, postproduction and media computer products, five-ninesolutions (www.five-9s.net) took the EditShare defined concept and refined the specification to provide the most optimal solution. Taking into consideration the proposed application, environment and appearance, and encompassing all aspects of design including mechanical, electrical, electronic and aesthetics, five-ninesolutions developed a product that incorporates the award-winning media sharing technology from EditShare ESA in an all-in-one ruggedized chassis designed specifically for mobile and location editing. Andy Vasey from five-ninesolutions said By selecting the most suitable off-the-shelf and custom made components, married with our high quality manufacturing process, the EditShare Field is guaranteed to provide long term system reliability.EditShare Field is easy to use and maintain and administrators can configure and manage EditShare Field anywhere on the network. The all-in-one chassis is compact and transportable ideal for broadcasters and production editors on location. The straightforward plug and play approach enables EditShare Field users to easily connect and immediately begin working and sharing media regardless of conditions, situation or graphic location.Speaking of five-ninesolutions involvement, James Richings from EditShare said Attention to detail, rapid development, high quality; what more can I say. five-ninesolutions has been a joy to work with and have engineered an excellent product on time, first time!Like all EditShare media sharing and storage products, EditShare Field supports a wide range of editing and compositing applications including products from Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Avid and Canopus. EditShare Field stores audio and video files in a central networked location. Leveraging the power of Gigabit Ethernet, EditShare Field users can easily share media, access, review and modify projects. The EditShare Field rules driven workflow ensures no data is overwritten or destroyed. Regardless of application or platform, source material, work in progress and finished packages are shared and instantly available to all users on the EditShare network.For additional information about the design, development and integration of specialised computer hardware, contact Andy Vasey at five-ninesolutions or visit www.five-9s.net. EditShare and five-ninesolutions are not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the trademarks mentioned above and acknowledge their ownership of their respective trademarks. With over twelve years of experience in the computing, electronic and electrical industry you can be assured that five-ninesolutions (www.five-9s.net) have the skills, and expertise to provide the computer solution you require. Services range from standard computer and server manufacture to full project management and design services; including all forms of electrical, electronic and mechanical design to complement the computer solution required. We offer a professional service focused on providing the most optimal solution for any given application and are committed to providing a prompt, professional service. Our first priority is to understand the requirements of our clients business and then develop a specification to best provide the most optimal solution.Contact: Andy Vaseyfive-ninesolutions Ltd01483 685945www.five-9s.net
Category : General Industry: Broadcast
Bulgarian Property Investments - Why Are Prices Still Rising
Author : K Damian Qualter BA MBA
Why Bulgarian Residential Property Prices are Still Rising?
The increase in residential Bulgarian property prices in the
recent months has brought a disgusting amount of media coverage
of the market these days. You can actually read articles about
their property investment in almost all daily and weekly
newspapers and magazines. Property investment has become an
attractive topic even to government officials, whose public
statements have caused even more increased hustle around
residential property investment prices.
The Bulgarian property investment market is just another free,
unregulated market, where the mechanisms of supply and demand
command the movement of prices up- or down. At the same time,
their unique property investment market has some specific
characteristics all its own, which make it an extremely unique
market. Some of these characteristics include: their lack of
sufficient information; a reaction lag when it is compared to
the other sectors of the economy; non-standard product; lack of
a mobility of properties, in addition to, buyers and sellers;
and a limited number of transactions that are available in one
person’s lifetime.
What this means is that the smooth mechanisms of their free
market economy would be influenced by all of these factors and
should be seriously considered when you are analysing the
property market for your investment. Any economics student these
days would tell you that prices rise when either supply shrinks
or the demand for something increases. What has happened on the
Bulgarian property investment market this year in particular is
that both supply and demand have grown significantly with demand
outweighing supply and therefore leading to higher sales prices.
What is more interesting than this is what has actually caused
this demand to grow at such a pace in the first place. The size
of the population, their combined disposable income,
availability of mortgage credits and government actions can
influence demand for residential properties is directly
responsible for this.
The population of Bulgaria has been decreasing slowly in recent
years, but at the same time the poor economic conditions in the
countryside have forced many Bulgarians to move to the bigger
cities for in search of cheaper establishments. This has led to
an increase in the number of potential buyers of property
investment in Sofia and the bigger cities. Thanks to this the
property investment market has been its most active in these
markets and is expected to continue to be in the short and
semi-long term.
The number of people is not a sufficient reason in itself for
the increased demand for properties; the disposable income of
households is an extremely important factor as well. The steady
economic growth of the Bulgarian economy over the past few years
has allowed some portions of Bulgarian society to be able to
earn and save more money.
Disposable income of Bulgarians is even more enhanced by the
availability of mortgage loans where there wasn’t any before.
Although interest rates are still high at 8.5 to 12.5 per cent a
year, many Bulgarians have taken this opportunity to be able to
enjoy a new home now rather than wait for the right amount of
money to be accumulated in 10 to 15 years. The increased
competition between all of the commercial banks will cause even
more interest rate drops and stimulate the demand for
residential properties in the future.
Category : Currency Trading
What Are Your Rights?
Author : David Nash
The theory of human rights is an old one. It dates from the ancient Greeks to today's civil rights movement. The argument is that humans have certain things that they must have based solely on their status as humans. This belief is the basis of our American Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In fact this theory is so strongly held in this country that it is no longer believed to be a theory but an ironclad truth.Serous thinking on this subject leads to the question of what is a right. It seems to be that a right is something that cannot be taken away because it is inherent to a person's status as a human. It is impossible to take from a person the status of being a person; therefore it should be impossible to take away a right. If this is so, then do we as humans have rights? The foremost right is the right to life. This right is taken from people every day. It is physically easy to take someone's life. New devices to make this easier are constantly being devised. What then of the right to freedom of speech? Can someone make you unable to express your thoughts? Yes, they can simply by removing your right to life. Property rights? Stop paying your taxes and see if you keep grandpa's farm.One of the most talked about right in today's society is the right to keep and bear arms. This right is constantly being degraded. It is beginning to be seen as antiquated, unnecessary, and dangerous. This particular right is being fazed out of existence. People everyday say that this right is inherent in the American way of life and can never be taken away. Ask the Australians, the Canadians, or the British if the right to own firearms for protection can be taken away.Does a person have any rights? If a right is something you cannot have stolen from you, then yes each person has spiritual rights. No one can take from you your dignity. Truly they can make it hard for you to keep it, but it cannot be taken. You must give it up. No person can dictate to you what to believe. If you believe in God, no one can force you to stop believing in Him. They may be able to keep you from physically expressing those beliefs, but they cannot take God from you. You have the right to stand up for your rights. If you believe you have the right to something, you can always fight for the right to use those rights.This might be overly simplifying the idea, however it is important to know that when the founders of this country created our system, one of them was heard to remark, "We have given you a Republic. Lets see if you can keep it." It is up to each person to define their own rights and to refuse to give them up without cause. Each time someone lobbies for some group to lose some right distasteful to them, they make it easier for their own rights to be taken away. Simply stated if they take the Second, the First will quickly follow.David is a former U.S. Marine Corps noncommissioned officer, correctional supervisor and firearms instructor for the TN Dept. of Correction. He is presently commissioned as an operations officer for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. He is also a certified NRA instructor, and holds instructor ratings with both the TN Dept of Safety, and the TN Dept of Commerce and Insurance.http://www.tngun.com
Category : Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities
The theory of human rights is an old one. It dates from the ancient Greeks to today's civil rights movement. The argument is that humans have certain things that they must have based solely on their status as humans. This belief is the basis of our American Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In fact this theory is so strongly held in this country that it is no longer believed to be a theory but an ironclad truth.Serous thinking on this subject leads to the question of what is a right. It seems to be that a right is something that cannot be taken away because it is inherent to a person's status as a human. It is impossible to take from a person the status of being a person; therefore it should be impossible to take away a right. If this is so, then do we as humans have rights? The foremost right is the right to life. This right is taken from people every day. It is physically easy to take someone's life. New devices to make this easier are constantly being devised. What then of the right to freedom of speech? Can someone make you unable to express your thoughts? Yes, they can simply by removing your right to life. Property rights? Stop paying your taxes and see if you keep grandpa's farm.One of the most talked about right in today's society is the right to keep and bear arms. This right is constantly being degraded. It is beginning to be seen as antiquated, unnecessary, and dangerous. This particular right is being fazed out of existence. People everyday say that this right is inherent in the American way of life and can never be taken away. Ask the Australians, the Canadians, or the British if the right to own firearms for protection can be taken away.Does a person have any rights? If a right is something you cannot have stolen from you, then yes each person has spiritual rights. No one can take from you your dignity. Truly they can make it hard for you to keep it, but it cannot be taken. You must give it up. No person can dictate to you what to believe. If you believe in God, no one can force you to stop believing in Him. They may be able to keep you from physically expressing those beliefs, but they cannot take God from you. You have the right to stand up for your rights. If you believe you have the right to something, you can always fight for the right to use those rights.This might be overly simplifying the idea, however it is important to know that when the founders of this country created our system, one of them was heard to remark, "We have given you a Republic. Lets see if you can keep it." It is up to each person to define their own rights and to refuse to give them up without cause. Each time someone lobbies for some group to lose some right distasteful to them, they make it easier for their own rights to be taken away. Simply stated if they take the Second, the First will quickly follow.David is a former U.S. Marine Corps noncommissioned officer, correctional supervisor and firearms instructor for the TN Dept. of Correction. He is presently commissioned as an operations officer for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. He is also a certified NRA instructor, and holds instructor ratings with both the TN Dept of Safety, and the TN Dept of Commerce and Insurance.http://www.tngun.com
Category : Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities
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Accident at Work Claim - The Essentials
Author : Mumtaz Shah
An accident at work claim has probably crossed your mind, and rightfully so; every year, thousands of hard working individuals are left injured or disabled due to unsafe workplace conditions, who do exactly the same.An injury at work can strike out of nowhere, leaving you jobless and wondering how and why it happened. Any job, regardless of the industry or position you're in, has its own unique dangers, whether they're heavy machinery, or undue stress at the office; these hazardous conditions can leave you unable to re-enter the workforce, left to rely on small compensation payments that barely make ends meet. Understand Your Rights! Laws To Protect WorkersAs an employee, it is your right to work in a safe environment. Unfortunately many workplaces fail to meet safety standards, without your knowledge. Once injured, some workplaces will attempt to cover-up the facts or blame the injured for his/her "incompetence", which is rarely the case. Accident do occur...Don't allow the facts of your suffering to be twisted to make you look like the bad guy, take charge, understand your rights, and make your employer financially responsible for the suffering that has been inflicted upon you.You Gave 100% At WorkWhen working, you provided your employer with dedication and hard work, making the business a better place. Now that you're hurt and unable to work, you feel as if you've been swept out the door and quickly forgotten. It seems as if your employer is merely worried about saving money rather than being a helping aid in your time of need, and on top of all that, it's their fault.Filing a workplace injury claim is your best bet for receiving the fair compensation that you deserve, not just any billboard accident solicitor. Choosing a specialised solicitor for workplace accidents is an important step in the process.Who Can Get Me The Compensation I Deserve?Many people who are injured on the job feel confused and don't know where to turn. They know the company is responsible for their pain, yet don't know how to make them fully responsible for their negligence. Filing a successful accident at work claim will help bring the crucial turn-around that you've been waiting for since the injury.Remember, that not any accident solicitor will do; you need someone who truly understands workplace injuries and understand the suffering that is confronting you on a daily basis. Make sure your solicitor understands the labor law and the situation you were in when injured. With a caring and trustworthy solicitor that you feel comfortable with by your side, your accident at work claim will have much greater chance of maximising the outcome that you deserve.Take ControlWith a solicitor that cares and understands your pain representing you for your injury claim, can also rebuild your confidence and power that was taken away from you. While money will not fix everything, or take away all the suffering, but a successful compensation claim should be a critical step in taking control of your life again. There is on the other hand a bonus for the employer... it helps them to amend or adjust the workplace to be more accident-free in the future. It's easy to proceed with an accident at work claim and gain maximum results without the hassle, costs and confusion. Discover the 12 revolutions of workplace accidents at http://www.100Percent-Compensation.co.uk/articles/accident-at-work-claim.html
Category : Personal Injury
Buying A Used Car The Smart Way - Part 2
Author : Jim
The previous article discussed how to find out the worth of your own car as well as any vehicle that you want to buy, how to find all available vehicles in your area that you want to see, and how to arrange your financing in advance to save you money in the car buying process. Now it is time to actually visit those dealers or private parties that have the cars you want to see. Here are some important things to keep in mind as you do:If you are visiting a dealer you will most likely be greeted by a friendly car salesperson who will start asking very soon if you have a vehicle to trade in. It's vital that you keep the car buying and car trading segments of the process completely separate if you want to get your best deal and know what you are spending, so just tell the salesperson that you are only interested in a straight sale at this point. Then let then know what vehicles you are here to see, and don't let them steer you away to another model instead.Be sure to make a thorough visual inspection of each vehicle that meets your criteria and make notes as you do so you can remember what your impressions were about each car that you looked at. It can even be a good idea to make up a checklist of things that you want to inspect on each vehicle in advance, to make sure that you are as thorough as possible about your inspection. Once you have settled on one vehicle that interests you, start the price negotiations as if it were a straight cash sale, since you have your financing already arranged that will give you the cash needed for the purchase. Get as close as possible to the real worth of the vehicle that you have established by doing your advance research online. Now is when you can ask them to also appraise your vehicle afterward and give you a trade-in figure. Because you kept the sale of the used car and the trade-in of your car totally separate you can now see clearly how good each price is and can negotiate each price to your benefit.Once you have their best offer, leave and continue shopping elsewhere. Of course, the dealer will not want you to leave and will try to get you to buy right then and there, but it's usually not best to give in to the pressure. Keep shopping until you have 2-3 cars that are good candidates for purchase, and also can be bought in a fair price range. Now begin the final negotiation process on those three cars letting the dealers know that they must compete with other cars that you could be buying soon. Let the bidding war begin and see who wins. Once you have your best deal, test drive that car thoroughly to make sure that it will indeed meet your needs and then have an independent mechanic inspect it to be sure of it's mechanical condition. If a dealer balks at this, just pass them by as there is usually a reason why they don't want you to know the true condition of that car. Then go to the next best deal on your list and repeat the final inspection process if necessary. Ultimately you will be able to get the car you want at the best price possible, and know that it is a quality vehicle when you buy it.If you follow these simple suggestions you can usually negotiate the best price for the best cars, and stay in complete control of the whole buying process as you do. Jim Johnson writes on many consumer related topics including autos. You can find out more about used car buying tips and a used car buying guide by visiting our Auto Review website.
Category : General Auto and Trucks
15 Advantages of Motion Offense
Author : Randy Brown
Offensive basketball has evolved greatly from the game's infant days in the 40's and 50's. Creating an offense takes time and creativity. It also must include provisions for the kind of players on your team and their talents. A good coach puts each player in positions on the floor where they can be successful. Many times being successful does not mean scoring points. Each player has a unique set of skills. If these skills are maximized, the end result will be a well-oiled offensive machine.Choosing which kind of offense is right for you as a coach deserves your full attention. The offense you rely on will partially determine the success of your team. Motion offense allows for great flexibility while putting great pressure on the defense.My coaching experiences with motion offense has grown from time spent with great coaches. Lute Olson, Gary Garner, Rich Glas, Kevin O'Neill, Dan Hipsher, Tim Floyd, and Larry Eustachy. Each introduced new and productive ideas to motion offense. Joby Wright, a former player and assistant coach for Indiana's Bob Knight, taught me more about "true" five-man motion than anyone. My experiences with these coaches has been priceless, and has allowed me to introduce these 15 advantages of motion offense.Why Motion?1. Motion allows for creativity and imagination. Keeps offense from being stagnant and boring.2. Motion allows intelligence to be an asset. Players with high basketball IQ excel in motion.3. Motion incorporates and emphasizes solid fundamentals. Triple threat skills are key.4. Motion allows you to persevere over the opponent with patience. Defenses break down quickly, especially in high school with no shot clock.5. Motion provides for excellent shot selection and increased FG %.6. Motion is totally unpredictable and each possession is unique. The "Snowflake theory" states that no two possessions are ever alike.7. Motion is impossible to scout because each possession is different.8. Motion wears opponents down defensively, leading to unproductive offense. By making your opponent guard motion, they are less able to score on the other end.9. Motion asks, "Who wants to guard motion for 20-35 seconds a possession?" The answer is everyone you play!10. Motion allows you to win the mental war on the floor. Winning the mental game is a characteristic of good team in all sports, at any level.11. Motion is unique and challenging to teach, and will keep the coach sharp. Coaches must continue to stretch themselves by learning new concepts and ways to play.12. Motion makes you defense better everyday. Since motion is the most difficult offense to defend, your team improves defensively each night out.13. Motion creates increased free throw attempts. Motion teams win from the line consistently.14. Motion is like a lump of clay, you can mold it to fit your personality. Flexibility to change as day to day situations occur with your team.15. Motion can be run effectively against zones. Team one offense instead of 5 or 6. Randy Brown has dedicated his life to the game of basketball. His 18 years in college basketball highlights a successful 23-year career. Coaching positions at Arizona, Iowa State, Marquette, Drake, and Miami of Ohio fill his resume. Mentored by Basketball Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson at Arizona, he learned the game from the best. At 39, Randy became the head coach at Division I Stetson University in Deland, Florida. His efforts have helped develop 12 NBA players including Steve Kerr, Sean Elliott, and Jaamal Tinsley. His passion for mentoring young coaches and developing youth programs is known and respected throughout the country. Over the years he has authored over 50 articles on coaching basketball and has taught over 24,000 young players in summer camps and clinics. He works as a basketball consultant and mentor for coaches. He is also an author and public speaker. For free articles and questions, Randy can be reached at coachrandybrown@yahoo.com.
Category : General Sports: Basketball
Interim Rent: Equipment Leasing's Trap Door
Author : George Parker
Many lessees enter into lease transactions that they believe are competitive based on faulty rate assumptions. Most lease rate calculations don’t take interim rent into consideration. Interim rent is the trap door that allows lessors to receive increases in lease pricing. It is unpredictable and the amount can be arbitrary. By understanding how interim can impact your lease, you can close this trap door and enjoy the lease pricing you thought you negotiated.What is Interim Rent?Interim rent, also known as stub rent, is the rent that a lessor charges a lessee from the time the lessee accepts the leased equipment until the official lease start date. Most leases start on the first day of the month following equipment acceptance. In a lease with monthly payments, interim rent is calculated as follows: multiply the number of days in the interim period by the monthly payment amount and divide the product by 30. In the extreme case, interim rent can add almost a full periodic payment to the lease. In these cases it lifts the effective lease rate dramatically.The impact of interim rent in the extreme case can be seen in the following example: assume you accept a 36-month lease for equipment that cost $100,000. Also assume that the monthly payment is $3,113 per month, paid on the first of each month. Assume that the lease allows you to acquire ownership of the equipment for $1 at lease end. Therefore, your effective lease rate is 8%.Now assume that the interim lease period is 29 days. For simplicity sake, we will round the period to a full month and add it to the lease. The new effective rate for 37 payments of $3,113 is 9.7%. The new rate is more than 20% higher than the rate originally quoted by the lessor. This higher rate represents a trap door in your lease that produces more cost for you and a higher return for the lessor.The Purpose of Interim RentMany lessors justify interim rent as compensation for obligating themselves to pay equipment vendors on behalf of lessees in connection with lease transactions. As further justification, these lessors point out that lessees have use of the equipment during the interim period.Problems with Interim RentThere are two flaws in the reasoning offered by these lessors. First, interim rent is exorbitant since it is based upon the periodic lease payment instead of the lessee’s borrowing rate. Since each lease payment has a return-of-capital component, the periodic payment is not an appropriate standard to use for interim rent calculations. A calculation based on the lessee’s borrowing rate is probably a fairer measure.The second flaw in this reasoning is that lessors often have not paid for the equipment during the interim period. They may not have incurred any additional cost during this period. The net result is that lessees incur significant increases in their effective lease rates while lessors are able to sneak extra yield through a trap door in the lease. Interim rent can turn a competitive lease into a relatively high rate transaction.SolutionsSavvy lessees look for ways to limit or eliminate interim rent. They try to ensure that they receive the lease deal for which they bargained. Here are five strategies to blunt the impact of interim rent:1. Eliminate interim rent. Try to negotiate a lease that excludes interim rent. One way to eliminate interim rent is to have the interim period count as a partial payment period. Another partial payment period can be added at the end of the lease, such that the two periods constitute one full payment period.2. Pay interest instead of interim rent. Instead of paying interim rent based upon the periodic payment, base the interim payment upon the implicit transaction rate or your borrowing rate. This method will eliminate the return-of-capital component that plagues most interim rent calculations.3. Limit or fix the amount of interim rent. If you cannot eliminate interim rent, you can try to negotiate a limit on it. You can offer the lessor a fixed interim period, regardless of the equipment acceptance date.4. Manage equipment deliveries. Another strategy is to coordinate with the equipment vendor to schedule equipment delivery and acceptance towards the end of the month. End-of-the-month acceptances would ensure a reduction in interim rent since the interim periods would be short.5. Sale-leaseback at month end. As a last strategy, if allowed by the lessor, you could schedule a sale-leaseback of newly acquired equipment at month end. This strategy would also guarantee a short interim period.It is important to understand the impact of interim rent on your lease. Rather than assume that you will receive the lease rate quoted, review the lease carefully. If your lease includes interim rent, plan to negotiate this feature. Use one of the strategies above to reduce this potentially costly aspect of your lease. Even if you cannot eliminate the interim-rent trap door, you may be able to seal it.George Parker is a co-founder, Director and Executive Vice President of Leasing Technologies International, Inc. (“LTIâ€). Mr. Parker has been active in secured lending and equipment financing for over twenty years. An industry leader, he is a frequent panelist and author of several e-books and articles pertaining to equipment financing.Headquartered in Wilton, CT, LTI is a leasing firm specializing nationally in direct equipment financing and vendor leasing programs for emerging growth and later-stage, venture capital backed companies. More information about LTI is available at: http://www.ltileasing.com
Category : Hardware
Many lessees enter into lease transactions that they believe are competitive based on faulty rate assumptions. Most lease rate calculations don’t take interim rent into consideration. Interim rent is the trap door that allows lessors to receive increases in lease pricing. It is unpredictable and the amount can be arbitrary. By understanding how interim can impact your lease, you can close this trap door and enjoy the lease pricing you thought you negotiated.What is Interim Rent?Interim rent, also known as stub rent, is the rent that a lessor charges a lessee from the time the lessee accepts the leased equipment until the official lease start date. Most leases start on the first day of the month following equipment acceptance. In a lease with monthly payments, interim rent is calculated as follows: multiply the number of days in the interim period by the monthly payment amount and divide the product by 30. In the extreme case, interim rent can add almost a full periodic payment to the lease. In these cases it lifts the effective lease rate dramatically.The impact of interim rent in the extreme case can be seen in the following example: assume you accept a 36-month lease for equipment that cost $100,000. Also assume that the monthly payment is $3,113 per month, paid on the first of each month. Assume that the lease allows you to acquire ownership of the equipment for $1 at lease end. Therefore, your effective lease rate is 8%.Now assume that the interim lease period is 29 days. For simplicity sake, we will round the period to a full month and add it to the lease. The new effective rate for 37 payments of $3,113 is 9.7%. The new rate is more than 20% higher than the rate originally quoted by the lessor. This higher rate represents a trap door in your lease that produces more cost for you and a higher return for the lessor.The Purpose of Interim RentMany lessors justify interim rent as compensation for obligating themselves to pay equipment vendors on behalf of lessees in connection with lease transactions. As further justification, these lessors point out that lessees have use of the equipment during the interim period.Problems with Interim RentThere are two flaws in the reasoning offered by these lessors. First, interim rent is exorbitant since it is based upon the periodic lease payment instead of the lessee’s borrowing rate. Since each lease payment has a return-of-capital component, the periodic payment is not an appropriate standard to use for interim rent calculations. A calculation based on the lessee’s borrowing rate is probably a fairer measure.The second flaw in this reasoning is that lessors often have not paid for the equipment during the interim period. They may not have incurred any additional cost during this period. The net result is that lessees incur significant increases in their effective lease rates while lessors are able to sneak extra yield through a trap door in the lease. Interim rent can turn a competitive lease into a relatively high rate transaction.SolutionsSavvy lessees look for ways to limit or eliminate interim rent. They try to ensure that they receive the lease deal for which they bargained. Here are five strategies to blunt the impact of interim rent:1. Eliminate interim rent. Try to negotiate a lease that excludes interim rent. One way to eliminate interim rent is to have the interim period count as a partial payment period. Another partial payment period can be added at the end of the lease, such that the two periods constitute one full payment period.2. Pay interest instead of interim rent. Instead of paying interim rent based upon the periodic payment, base the interim payment upon the implicit transaction rate or your borrowing rate. This method will eliminate the return-of-capital component that plagues most interim rent calculations.3. Limit or fix the amount of interim rent. If you cannot eliminate interim rent, you can try to negotiate a limit on it. You can offer the lessor a fixed interim period, regardless of the equipment acceptance date.4. Manage equipment deliveries. Another strategy is to coordinate with the equipment vendor to schedule equipment delivery and acceptance towards the end of the month. End-of-the-month acceptances would ensure a reduction in interim rent since the interim periods would be short.5. Sale-leaseback at month end. As a last strategy, if allowed by the lessor, you could schedule a sale-leaseback of newly acquired equipment at month end. This strategy would also guarantee a short interim period.It is important to understand the impact of interim rent on your lease. Rather than assume that you will receive the lease rate quoted, review the lease carefully. If your lease includes interim rent, plan to negotiate this feature. Use one of the strategies above to reduce this potentially costly aspect of your lease. Even if you cannot eliminate the interim-rent trap door, you may be able to seal it.George Parker is a co-founder, Director and Executive Vice President of Leasing Technologies International, Inc. (“LTIâ€). Mr. Parker has been active in secured lending and equipment financing for over twenty years. An industry leader, he is a frequent panelist and author of several e-books and articles pertaining to equipment financing.Headquartered in Wilton, CT, LTI is a leasing firm specializing nationally in direct equipment financing and vendor leasing programs for emerging growth and later-stage, venture capital backed companies. More information about LTI is available at: http://www.ltileasing.com
Category : Hardware
Do-It-Yourself Hits the Housing Market:
Author : Aldene Fredenburg
Customize your new home and still enjoy the convenience of modular housing with a do-it-yourself kit. Whether you want a log home, a conventional stick built home, or a geodesic dome, there is a wealth of choices which allow you to build in a variety of options according to your own needs.Log homes constructed of pre-cut materials have been around for decades, and remain a popular housing choice. Traditional log cabin models have been augmented by more modern designs, and range from small and cozy to palatial. Manufacturers often provide two options: either hire their on-staff professionals to construct the home or do it yourself.Geodesic domes became popular in the sixties as homes built easily from unconventional materials, and their ease of construction makes this type of housing a great choice. The dome is an inherently strong, durable construction; dome kit manufacturers bill geodesic structures as energy- and space-efficient, and hurricane- and earthquake-resistant; their construction lends domes easily adaptable to passive solar heating. A geodesic dome from a kit can be erected in remarkably little time - days instead of weeks. Available materials include conventional timber as well as steel framing with poly covering; they can be winterized for year-round use in temperate climates.Another dome design available in kits is the concrete dome; used either for above-ground or subterranean home construction, these kits result in homes which stand up to hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes. Inherently energy efficient, they stay warm in winter and cool in summer with minimal supplementary energy consumption.One idea gaining popularity is an add-on design consisting of single-room units which can be combined in an endless number of configurations. This allows someone to start with a small dwelling - possibly even a one-room house -- and then build on as desired. One popular kit builder, Shelter-Kit, offers a cabin kit consisting of a variety of units which can be combined to include porches, decks, and an unlimited number of rooms, combined in a variety of configurations. Great for a summer cabin or seasonal guest home, when heated, insulated and finished off inside it can also become a year-round home. The same company also offers kits for loft homes, capes, and other more conventional housing.Choosing a kit for your new home can give you options you might not otherwise have, and can end up being a great financial decision as well; kits can save enormous amounts of money in construction, whether you do the work yourself or hire someone to do it for you. In some cases you may even be able to avoid a mortgage altogether. For more and more people, it's becoming a sensible, easy route to a new home. Aldene Fredenburg is a freelance writer living in southwestern New Hampshire, who has written numerous articles for the Internet and for local and regional publications. She may be reached at amfredenburg@yahoo.com.
Category : General Home Repair
Estate Planning - Intent to Disinherit or Oversight?
Author : Ronald Hudkins
Sometimes family and estate planning begins before the family is complete, particularly in an age where people (generally) are waiting until later to have children. In that case there could be grandchildren named in a will and others not, who are all in the same family. The reason may simply be that the children who were left out were not born when the will was made and it is too late to remake it. Fortunately, most states now have laws that are designed to remedy this situation.Generally children are protected if they are left out, because they are considered to be overlooked as opposed to specifically disinherited. Some states protect spouses and grandchildren under the theory that they have been omitted rather than excluded. But, states have a couple different ways of handling omitted relatives. Many states assume that if the testator (the will maker) had a chance or had not forgotten to do so, that they would have included the omitted relative. This is important because the suggestion is that naming the individual would have been the testator's intent had they recognized the omission. Other states make no mention of what the testator's intentions would have been, because they want a testator who intends to disinherit someone to do it using positive language rather than just not mentioning that person. Both of these approaches can fly in the face of the facts regarding what the testator wanted or intended. But, one thing is clear, if you intend to leave someone out of your will who is a close relative you must do so expressly. That can be done by saying something like, "And, to my wife Sheila I leave nothing," or "To my son Thomas, I leave the kick in the rear end I should have given him years ago."Such a scenario is a nightmare for your estate planner who knows that Shelia and Thomas will challenge your will because they have no reason not to. As was discussed in a previous article, it is better to leave a relative something that they are afraid to lose and use a no-contest clause in many instances. However, sometimes a client is clear in the desire not to leave a thing to one of his/her relatives. This is become increasingly difficult under state laws that protect omitted relatives and disfavor no-contest clauses. It is another case of laws that are designed to protect our interest also protecting us from being free. Why shouldn't the testator be able to disinherit those they don't like with ease? Why should the government decide who your assets will go to? Remember that most people die intestate so the state is used to making these decisions, but why should they be able to do so if you make a will? Perhaps it is another legal road paved with good intentions or perhaps it is another instance of big brother deciding for you.This is another pitfall that your estate planner will be able to help you avoid. If you want to disinherit someone, then let your estate planner clearly know your intention. There is nothing wrong with that. Remember that, as an attorney, your estate planner's job is not to judge your wishes, but to make them happen and guard you and your estate against what you don't want. Your estate planner should not, and most likely will not, make you feel judged. They work for you and have taken an oath to faithfully serve your legal wishes to the extent that they have the legal power to refuse to break your confidence even after you pass away. Any estate planner who isn't ready to fight tooth and nail to see your wishes met is not doing their job.Just remember that if you intend to leave someone out of your will, you can do that. And conversely, your estate planner can help you provide for extra grandchildren that you may not have been lucky enough to meet, but that you still might help go to college.About Ronald E. Hudkins;
Ronald Hudkins is a retired U.S. Army Military Police member that was assigned as a staff researcher. He has coordinated with military and criminal investigators, set on court marshals and worked closely with the Staff Judge Advocate Generals Office (JAG). He has a keen sense of legal matters - their interpretation, initiatives and guidelines. For imperative financial planning needs he suggests his book "Asset Protection and Estate Planning for All Ages." Additionally, he offers a Free Newsletter at his web site:
Sometimes family and estate planning begins before the family is complete, particularly in an age where people (generally) are waiting until later to have children. In that case there could be grandchildren named in a will and others not, who are all in the same family. The reason may simply be that the children who were left out were not born when the will was made and it is too late to remake it. Fortunately, most states now have laws that are designed to remedy this situation.Generally children are protected if they are left out, because they are considered to be overlooked as opposed to specifically disinherited. Some states protect spouses and grandchildren under the theory that they have been omitted rather than excluded. But, states have a couple different ways of handling omitted relatives. Many states assume that if the testator (the will maker) had a chance or had not forgotten to do so, that they would have included the omitted relative. This is important because the suggestion is that naming the individual would have been the testator's intent had they recognized the omission. Other states make no mention of what the testator's intentions would have been, because they want a testator who intends to disinherit someone to do it using positive language rather than just not mentioning that person. Both of these approaches can fly in the face of the facts regarding what the testator wanted or intended. But, one thing is clear, if you intend to leave someone out of your will who is a close relative you must do so expressly. That can be done by saying something like, "And, to my wife Sheila I leave nothing," or "To my son Thomas, I leave the kick in the rear end I should have given him years ago."Such a scenario is a nightmare for your estate planner who knows that Shelia and Thomas will challenge your will because they have no reason not to. As was discussed in a previous article, it is better to leave a relative something that they are afraid to lose and use a no-contest clause in many instances. However, sometimes a client is clear in the desire not to leave a thing to one of his/her relatives. This is become increasingly difficult under state laws that protect omitted relatives and disfavor no-contest clauses. It is another case of laws that are designed to protect our interest also protecting us from being free. Why shouldn't the testator be able to disinherit those they don't like with ease? Why should the government decide who your assets will go to? Remember that most people die intestate so the state is used to making these decisions, but why should they be able to do so if you make a will? Perhaps it is another legal road paved with good intentions or perhaps it is another instance of big brother deciding for you.This is another pitfall that your estate planner will be able to help you avoid. If you want to disinherit someone, then let your estate planner clearly know your intention. There is nothing wrong with that. Remember that, as an attorney, your estate planner's job is not to judge your wishes, but to make them happen and guard you and your estate against what you don't want. Your estate planner should not, and most likely will not, make you feel judged. They work for you and have taken an oath to faithfully serve your legal wishes to the extent that they have the legal power to refuse to break your confidence even after you pass away. Any estate planner who isn't ready to fight tooth and nail to see your wishes met is not doing their job.Just remember that if you intend to leave someone out of your will, you can do that. And conversely, your estate planner can help you provide for extra grandchildren that you may not have been lucky enough to meet, but that you still might help go to college.About Ronald E. Hudkins;
Ronald Hudkins is a retired U.S. Army Military Police member that was assigned as a staff researcher. He has coordinated with military and criminal investigators, set on court marshals and worked closely with the Staff Judge Advocate Generals Office (JAG). He has a keen sense of legal matters - their interpretation, initiatives and guidelines. For imperative financial planning needs he suggests his book "Asset Protection and Estate Planning for All Ages." Additionally, he offers a Free Newsletter at his web site:
http://www.AssetProtectNow.com
Category : Finance:Estate-Plan-Trusts
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Male Enhancement Surgery - Consider All the Options
Author : Pankaj Mohan
When it comes to men's health, especially their sexual health, there are important decisions to consider before choosing drastic measures such as male enhancement surgery to combat erectile dysfunction.It is a commonly know fact that most men experience changes in overall erectile functions as they age. Issues arise and may become a primary problem for middle-aged and older men. While the term erectile dysfunction, also know as impotence, is associated with a numerous problems associated with sexual functions it typically indicates an inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Erectile dysfunction can occur at any stage in life, and occasional episodes should not be viewed with concern however prolonged difficulties should be address and discussed with a physician.Male enhancement surgery is becoming a popular option for consideration among men for whom other male enhancement treatments have failed. Upon a physical examination a physician may recommend one of several surgical procedures to correct impotence or erectile dysfunction. However make sure that all of the other options for male enhancement have been exhausted before opting for surgery.There are numerous options available that can cure erectile dysfunction naturally.1. By simply choosing better choices in their lifestyle men can learn to conquer impotence. It is recommended that getting into an exercise routine, losing weight, and quitting smoking, some of the causes of erectile dysfunction, will help to cure the problem.2. Revised medication regimen - Certain prescription drugs can affect the ability to enjoy sexual health. If possible switch to medications with less sexual side affects.3. Underlying psychological difficulties can disrupt sexual patterns. Counseling, conditioning and behavior modification can help to treat anxiety and stress which is believed to be underlying cause impotence.4. The natural approach has been proven effective. Try a natural therapy, such as an herbal male enhancement supplement. There are a variety of supplements available on the market today. Some of them have excellent reviews and can even result in the bonus of penis enlargement. However be wary, some of these products are ridiculous and can be harmful. Choose one that is doctor approved, is all natural, with some proven research behind it.If you have tried everything with no results and if all else fail there are various male enhancement surgery options available. These surgeries include, but are not limited to:Implantation surgery: There are different types of implantation surgery. One type utilizes non-inflatable, bendable rods which are implanted and are manipulated to supply an erection. Another type uses inflatable implants that are comprised of liquid to give a more natural erection. An erection is achieved with the fluid movement within the cylinders. Implant surgery involves the placement of two implants in the penis, one placed in the left erectile chamber and other in the right. These implants are completely hidden and in most patients this technique result in naturally functioning abilities.Vascular surgery: A male enhancement surgery that targets the blood flow is vascular surgery. This procedure is utilized in men whose impotence is caused by damage to their blood vessel or the arteries. There are two different types of vascular surgery options available. One type is bypass surgery also called revascularization. This surgery typically involves removing an artery from a leg then connecting it to the arteries at the back of the penis. This bypasses any blockages and restores blood flow. Another type is of vascular surgery is called venous ligation and it is done when the penis is unable to store an adequate amount of blood to maintain an erection. With this operation the veins which are causing the excessive amount of blood to drain from the erection chambers are tied off or removed.With any surgery, even the simplest surgery, there can be complications and risks. Don't opt for surgery for the simple result of penis enlargement as it could result in a variety of harmful complications. Complication can include infection, formation of scar tissue, swelling, pain and lumpiness. Be well informed and make sure you try all of the alternative options available to you before opting for male enhancement surgery. D. Marie Pollack is a freelancer journalist, copywriter and editor, schooled in natural health and herbal healing. She has written numerous articles and specializes in content for various web sites. Discover the natural way to sexual and physical health at www.macahealth.com, learn what Maca Health can do for you.
Category : General Medical: Surgery
Auctions and Car Transport: Everything You Need To Know
Author : Nick Telford II
Everyone has wanted to sell a car at some point and in the
age of Internet auctions, there are more options than ever
when it comes to selling your car whether it's an '05, '78
or a '20. With this ever expanding world of options comes
the need to make delivery after you've sold the vehicle and
that requires a car transport service.Depending on the auction service, you can list that
shipment of the item is completely up to the buyer's
discretion or offer a method of transportation to fold into
the final price.The first is often more preferable to buyers because it
allows them to shop various car transporters themselves to
find the one that suits them best. However, if you decide
to fold the cost of the shipment along with a hand picked
transporter into the auction of your car, there are some
things you need to do.First, you need to narrow down your selection of
transporters in some fashion that incorporates not only
their price ranges but also their reliability and service
records. Remember, that by folding in the selection of the
transporter to the auction, you are in some way taking
responsibility for the shipment both before you deliver it
to the transporter and after.Second, to simplify the matters with regard to the auction,
make sure you have all the information about your selected
transporter at hand. Include this information in the
auction information. When buyers look through potential
cars to buy on auctions they are as concerned about the
cars they are looking at as to how they might get there.Some buyers may not want to use the transporter you have
selected; you may or may not wish to include that as an
option to turn down on the buyer's part.Finally, when you are ready to list the car as well as the
transporter information, be sure to include a series of
price quotes from the transporter from the car's location
to major hubs on both coasts, the mid-west and include both
upper and lower sides of the coasts, mid-Atlantic and so
on.This will allow the buyer to guess based on their proximity
to one of those locations what the cost will likely be.
Always be sure to list that the quotes are not exact and
are not final until the buyer's shipping information is
received.It may seem like more work than it's worth to go through
all of this prior to listing the car that you want to sell,
it will pay off at the auction's closing. As the seller,
you simply wait to confirm where the car is being
transported to and confirm a final quote from the
transportation company.Once the seller receives the payment from the buyer they
can get the car to the transportation company of their
choice and not have to worry if the buyer chooses a
transporter that will be a hassle for you the seller.While most buyers and sellers work in fairly cooperative
relations in order to receive the item sold and the payment
for the item, sometimes having the game plan set will save
a lot of time.Discover vital information and advice about car and auto
transport services. Find out what you must do, and what
you must not do. Click http://www.auto-transport-101.com/
Category : Disease & Illness
Everyone has wanted to sell a car at some point and in the
age of Internet auctions, there are more options than ever
when it comes to selling your car whether it's an '05, '78
or a '20. With this ever expanding world of options comes
the need to make delivery after you've sold the vehicle and
that requires a car transport service.Depending on the auction service, you can list that
shipment of the item is completely up to the buyer's
discretion or offer a method of transportation to fold into
the final price.The first is often more preferable to buyers because it
allows them to shop various car transporters themselves to
find the one that suits them best. However, if you decide
to fold the cost of the shipment along with a hand picked
transporter into the auction of your car, there are some
things you need to do.First, you need to narrow down your selection of
transporters in some fashion that incorporates not only
their price ranges but also their reliability and service
records. Remember, that by folding in the selection of the
transporter to the auction, you are in some way taking
responsibility for the shipment both before you deliver it
to the transporter and after.Second, to simplify the matters with regard to the auction,
make sure you have all the information about your selected
transporter at hand. Include this information in the
auction information. When buyers look through potential
cars to buy on auctions they are as concerned about the
cars they are looking at as to how they might get there.Some buyers may not want to use the transporter you have
selected; you may or may not wish to include that as an
option to turn down on the buyer's part.Finally, when you are ready to list the car as well as the
transporter information, be sure to include a series of
price quotes from the transporter from the car's location
to major hubs on both coasts, the mid-west and include both
upper and lower sides of the coasts, mid-Atlantic and so
on.This will allow the buyer to guess based on their proximity
to one of those locations what the cost will likely be.
Always be sure to list that the quotes are not exact and
are not final until the buyer's shipping information is
received.It may seem like more work than it's worth to go through
all of this prior to listing the car that you want to sell,
it will pay off at the auction's closing. As the seller,
you simply wait to confirm where the car is being
transported to and confirm a final quote from the
transportation company.Once the seller receives the payment from the buyer they
can get the car to the transportation company of their
choice and not have to worry if the buyer chooses a
transporter that will be a hassle for you the seller.While most buyers and sellers work in fairly cooperative
relations in order to receive the item sold and the payment
for the item, sometimes having the game plan set will save
a lot of time.Discover vital information and advice about car and auto
transport services. Find out what you must do, and what
you must not do. Click http://www.auto-transport-101.com/
Category : Disease & Illness
Fireproof Security Safes to Protect Your Valuable Items
Author : Monty Lee
If you have decided to protect your home, then youre probably considering some kind of home security system. Protecting your house from robbery using spy cameras, lighting or sound alarm systems is a great idea. However, even these powerful security tools will not be able to protect your most valuable data in 100% of the cases.What if you have some documents you need to protect? Or what about jewelry or similar items? Although a spy camera can capture the burglar robbing the house, putting your most important items into a safer place would be a smart decision. And one of such great places is a safe.What You Should Know About the SafesThere are different safes built around the world. Some are built very well, to protect the items or documents under the most extreme circumstances. Others are just crappy. It might be a good idea trying to invest into a better quality safe, because youll be using them to protect your valuable data in the first place, right.One of the most important features of a safe is that it can protect your documents. Imagine that youve just put all your companys documents, or personal documents, or maybe some stock papers in your office desk drawer. If burglars sneak in and within just few minutes are able to steal all your most valuable documents, along with some other items maybe, then youll find yourself in very uncomfortable position. Many people just go out of business completely. However, if you put all these documents into a safe, youd have nothing to worry about.Another great feature of a security safe is that it can be fireproof. Safes are tested before theyre released to the market. A fire safe should hold the temperature inside below 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a certain amount of time. Above that temperature, the paper starts to burn. Fireproof safes work by releasing the steam (sort of moisture) to keep the temperature low. However, that moisture could damage video tapes, CDs or DVDs.In that case, there are fireproof safes that have different construction and technology used. These safes are called media fire safes. They use dry insulation to keep the temperature low. These safes can protect papers and computer data without much trouble. Of course, the price of such safe is much higher, because of more advanced technology used in them.If youre thinking about getting a new safe, make sure that you get what youre paying for. Ask the companys representatives or other qualified professionals about the safe. Let them explain what the best options for you are. You dont want to miss when protecting your most important data, right.If you get some cheap safe, then in case of fire, you might lose the data. Dont keep your money in your pocket when purchasing a safe. Its better to spend a little more, but be sure that your jewelry, documents, CDs or money are kept safe, even in case of fire. Dan Crane informs consumers about home security devices and techniques. If you'd like to learn more about wireless home security systems or nanny cameras, go to: http://www.vedosoft.com
Category : General Home and Family
Writing Articles to Gain Link Popularity and Increase Trust and Credibility - The Secret Most Overlo
Author : James R. Sanders
As I look through my various forum links and review some of my
company email, I keep coming across questions relating to
generating inbound links to increase web site ranking. No matter
who you are, if you have a web site online you are always
looking for ways to improve your link popularity. While most SEO
practitioners will tell you that getting other related,
non-competing, websites to link to you should be high on your
priority list if you want better PR from Google or better
rankings, most web site designers miss the most obvious way to
get these valuable one way inbound links. There is a way to do
that plus generate additional content for your web site at the
same time. You can get those quality inbound links while
expanding your content which will bring the search engine
spiders to your web site more often. By following my
suggestions, you will be able to kill two birds with one stone,
and make your visitors happy while increasing your rankings and
making the spiders happy all at once.
Everyone is an expert at something.
It’s true, everyone has many years of experience at something.
Maybe you have been in a job for the past 20 years and know just
about every aspect of it, or maybe you’ve been making paper
airplanes as a hobby for just as much time. Either way, you have
20 years of knowledge about something that others could be
looking for information to read on those topics. Maybe you have
already built a web site taking advantage of that knowledge and
are looking to use it as a means to make a living, or maybe it’s
about a hobby and you want to make a living with that. Either
way, each of us has valuable knowledge that other people might
want. Why not take some time, sit down and think about your
business experience or hobby, and then write some “How Toâ€
articles about it? If you have a web site that already uses that
hobby, or work experience, then it is a good way to add content
to your web site, and it’s also a good way to help you get those
inbound links you need to increase your rankings.
Using the Knowledge to Gain Link Popularity through Article
Writing.
Let’s say you have 20 years of experience with a company where
the only thing you did was to conduct interviews to hire new
employees. Let’s further say you were so good at this that it
was the only thing your company wanted you to do. Because your
results were so good, it’s the only thing you did do. Maybe your
prospects always worked out and were some of the hardest and
most competent workers your company ever hired. You could write
some articles on how to interview job candidates to get the best
employees, or maybe write articles telling job seekers what
companies are looking for in their potential employees. If you
have a web site for job seekers, or a web site for learning how
to interview employees, you could then use the articles for
additional web site content. It’s already a known and proven
fact that the search engine spiders can be conditioned to visit
your site more often through your patterns of adding content.
The more often a site updates, the more often the spiders come
to visit. The more often they visit, the better chances that
your web site will begin to jump in rankings because it is
viewed as a fresh content site that updates frequently and would
be more valuable to visitors.
Some might think there are just some topics so vague or
uninteresting that it wouldn’t be worth writing anything in that
topic area, but the professionals know there are readers for
almost any topic area, and no one topic is to be avoided because
of poor readership. It all comes down to your writing style,
ease of reading, and your credibility. If you can write gripping
content that pulls your readers in and informs them, then it
doesn’t matter what you write about. In the end, the reader will
be looking for you and not your article. This is not something
that happens over night. It takes a lot of writing and a lot of
time to hone your skills to that point. It takes writing daily
and forcing oneself to try different topics. It’s good to start
out with what you like, but to become a professional and have
flexibility, you have to write about other things too. Not only
will this experience help you become a more professional writer,
it will also help to develop your communication skills in the
written format. As you continue to use better forms of writing
and grammar, you will begin to write content pages for your site
that rank better with the search engines. It’s a win-win
situation all the way around.
Articles to Increase One-way Inbound Links and Web Site
Ranking.
Speaking of those rankings, that reminds me of those one-way
links I spoke about earlier. After you write your article, you
can submit it to other places online which will post it to their
web site, offer it to other web sites as free content, or both.
Most of these places will allow you to submit your own
information for an “Author’s Box†or “Author’s Bio†area which
they publish at the bottom of each article. These are things
like information about you, your web site, and LINKS you can add
back to your site. There you go, instant high quality in-bound
links without the need to add the other web site’s link to
yours, no begging, no paying extortion amounts of fees for an
ad, just good old fashioned content to promote your own
abilities and web site. It’s the easiest way to get a one-way
in-bound link to your site IF you can develop your writing
skills and your content viewed as valuable to another web site.
If you write garbage, your information isn’t credible and is
full of factual holes, or your writing puts people to sleep,
then chances are that your articles aren’t going to do anything
more than waste your time. That’s why it’s critically important
to get into the habit of writing often and learning the flow of
your chosen language.
You see, the more you write, the more you train your ear to
listen to the written words, and the more you learn what
“sounds†right and what doesn’t quite seem to make sense. As I
write an article, I am talking within my mind while I write.
Yes, maybe I am a bit strange, but it works for me. I add my
intonations and elevate my voice for emphasis, and I try to find
ways to convey that in my writing. I’m no “expertâ€, but this is
what works for me, and I have a decent amount of articles
published, which means I must be doing something right.
WebProWorld and WebProNews seem to like me, or at least my
writing style or the topics I cover. Maybe it’s just my
sincerity LOL. Hey, I do my best. I try to offer the facts and
ensure that I do my research before I write any article outside
my field of knowledge. Character helps to build a writer, and a
healthy dose of commitment to the reader doesn’t hurt either,
but you have to find ways to build credibility and trust.
Without those two things, nobody is going to read what you
write, and if they do, they aren’t going to be likely to click
on links back to your site. You have to get their attention and
compel them to want more of your writing. That’s what will make
your one-way inbound links even more valuable.
The Most MISSED Secret to Link Popularity through Writing
Articles.
OK, so now you have the knowledge to write articles and submit
them as a means to gain valuable one-way links to your web site,
what are you going to do with it? Are you going to sabotage your
own web site by failing to pay attention to the link you
formulate in the articles submitted? The more articles I read, I
tend to find a common error repeated by authors all over the
internet. Now granted, these are writers, not SEO specialists,
but this is just an example where it pays to round out your
knowledge in many areas of web site promotion, ranking, and
design. The BIGGEST mistake I see authors make when attempting
to gain inbound links is the keywords they FAIL to use within
those links. You see, so many writers worry about branding their
name. That works just fine for writers building portfolios for
selling their copy writing abilities where name recognition
becomes the search term a searcher looks for, but if you aren’t
a writer and are just using your knowledge to gain inbound
links, then you need to use your keywords in those links back to
your web site. It’s so simple that most times it’s overlooked.
Many will also use a company name as the link back to their web
site. Many of my articles have ended up that way because I
overlooked the obvious too. Nevertheless, by following this
method, it is a sure way to increase your company name, or your
name, but does NOTHING to increase the link popularity for the
keywords applying to your site.
Take for instance Sanders Consultation Group Plus. That’s my
company’s name. We provide web site design services, image and
graphical art services, business consultation services, SEO
services, and just about anything else to get your web site
promoted, up, and running. I tend to take a page-by-page view of
our site and link popularity. What I mean by that is I take
various areas, choose specific keywords, and search terms I want
our site to gain in rank popularity. I have recently done some
page optimizing for our web site design area; incidentally, web
site design has been the most searched term for web site design
services. It corresponds to one of the services we offer, and
it’s the most popular search-term people use when searching for
that type of service. Let’s say I write an article talking about
web site design. The next article I write on web site design
will include the company name, Sanders Consultation Group Plus,
but it will also include the term “web site design†linked to
the page we have recently optimized for our web site design
services. As I already said earlier, this is such a simple
concept that most people often overlook, and it can be a
detriment to your link popularity goals. And as we optimize each
area of our site, I will continue to write articles based on the
area keywords and phrases, and will then place links in my
Author’s Box to link back to those optimized pages.
It’s a reported fact that one-way in-bound links are worth more
than reciprocal links. However, for many web site designers and
webmasters, the ways to gain them has been somewhat elusive.
Many fear that imparting their knowledge will give competitors
an edge over the writer’s own business. What most fails to
consider is the number of people that start out as the “do it
yourselfer†and then realize there is more work than they
intended to do. When they find your articles, you become a
source for them to get their work done without their need to
invest large amounts of time on the project. This is where the
benefits of article writing will pay off, especially if you gain
credibility and trust through your readers. Even if a competitor
does notice one of your articles, sometimes they can be so
impressed and overwhelmed that they’ll write things about you,
include links to you, and you still come out on top. I’ve seen
it happen before. Someone reads something so profound that it
changes his or her life. They tend to tell others about the
change and how the change occurred.
Articles are a valuable way to get recognition, gain reputation
and credibility while increasing your link popularity. Done
wrongly, and it will do nothing but increase your reputation and
credibility. Done correctly, and it can raise your ranking
popularity and bring you added customers on top of the other
benefits. Take the time to learn how to write effectively. Write
daily and learn the flow of your chosen language. Write
truthfully and credibly. Make sure to give provable facts while
keeping the hype to a minimum. Use keywords in your Author Boxes
and find highly trafficked sites to submit to. Learn to write in
such a way that engages your readers’ minds and makes them want
to read more of your writing. If you can do all this, not only
will you become a trusted expert, but you will also gain
increased traffic to your web site and leverage your web site
income goals through increased link popularity and higher search
engine rankings. At the least, it will give you plenty of
content to update your web site and increase search engine
spidering.
Category : Consumer Electronics
One Section at a Time: Writing Your Resume
Author : Carla Vaughan
Your resume can be an awesome success.
It takes time and effort, though, if it is to win the approval of hiring managers (who ask you for a face to face meeting). Common sense would tell any person in the job-search process that writing an excellent resume is essential. But not everyone is willing to make the effort. There are several reasons for this, but for the purpose of this article, the focus is going to be on people who have never written a resume before.
Perhaps this is you:
Sometimes, it seems as though the task is simply too daunting. With no experience writing a resume before, you are fearful that the process will be very involved and time-consuming. Is it possible you simply don’t feel up to the task?
That is very understandable. There are ways to overcome your concerns, though. Think through each section of the resume and work on each one individually. Try not to think of the whole piece of paper. Just worry about one section at a time.
Writing a resume, like most things, seems more complicated than it is. Once you get into the rhythm of writing and reviewing your past accomplishments, it becomes a much easier task. There isn’t a steep learning curve involved such as in statistics, physics or writing a best-selling novel. It is simply a matter of taking it one step at a time.
Yes, of course you could hire someone to write your resume for you, but guess what? You still have to take the same amount of time to think through all of your past employers, your educational background, your objective and so on. You spend money and still have to do a huge amount of the thinking.
People who work for resume writing services are not in the habit of reading minds.
You would still need to write down all of the information that would have to be in your resume anyway. The only time you save is in deciding what goes where and which keywords best emphasize your abilities and achievements.
There are several sections to each resume. Take some time to learn what goes in each section and you will already be well on your way. Here is a list of the resume sections:
Heading/Contact Information
Objective
Education
Work Experience
Honors/Activities/Achievements/Publications
Other Sections
You can find more information about each section by clicking on this link: The Resume Outline. There is a page devoted to each section. The descriptions provide clear and concise explanations of each area and what each one entails.
The best person to write your resume is YOU! Take the time to write it yourself and you will be better off in several ways.
First, it will be just one more thing you have conquered in your life (and don’t ever discount the importance of such victories).
Second, you will have something that you can build on from this point on. You will not need to hire someone every time you want to make changes.
Third, and most important, you will be much better prepared when it comes time to interview. By taking the time to go through this process yourself, you will have the confidence it takes to answer the questions interviewers ask â€" because you will know the topic inside and out.
Go show ‘em what you’ve got!Carla Vaughan, Owner/WebmasterWhen you are finished creating your resume, follow this link:
Resume Do's and Don'ts. You can compare your resume to this list to make sure you have everything right.Carla Vaughan is the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process.
Category : Fundraising
Your resume can be an awesome success.
It takes time and effort, though, if it is to win the approval of hiring managers (who ask you for a face to face meeting). Common sense would tell any person in the job-search process that writing an excellent resume is essential. But not everyone is willing to make the effort. There are several reasons for this, but for the purpose of this article, the focus is going to be on people who have never written a resume before.
Perhaps this is you:
Sometimes, it seems as though the task is simply too daunting. With no experience writing a resume before, you are fearful that the process will be very involved and time-consuming. Is it possible you simply don’t feel up to the task?
That is very understandable. There are ways to overcome your concerns, though. Think through each section of the resume and work on each one individually. Try not to think of the whole piece of paper. Just worry about one section at a time.
Writing a resume, like most things, seems more complicated than it is. Once you get into the rhythm of writing and reviewing your past accomplishments, it becomes a much easier task. There isn’t a steep learning curve involved such as in statistics, physics or writing a best-selling novel. It is simply a matter of taking it one step at a time.
Yes, of course you could hire someone to write your resume for you, but guess what? You still have to take the same amount of time to think through all of your past employers, your educational background, your objective and so on. You spend money and still have to do a huge amount of the thinking.
People who work for resume writing services are not in the habit of reading minds.
You would still need to write down all of the information that would have to be in your resume anyway. The only time you save is in deciding what goes where and which keywords best emphasize your abilities and achievements.
There are several sections to each resume. Take some time to learn what goes in each section and you will already be well on your way. Here is a list of the resume sections:
Heading/Contact Information
Objective
Education
Work Experience
Honors/Activities/Achievements/Publications
Other Sections
You can find more information about each section by clicking on this link: The Resume Outline. There is a page devoted to each section. The descriptions provide clear and concise explanations of each area and what each one entails.
The best person to write your resume is YOU! Take the time to write it yourself and you will be better off in several ways.
First, it will be just one more thing you have conquered in your life (and don’t ever discount the importance of such victories).
Second, you will have something that you can build on from this point on. You will not need to hire someone every time you want to make changes.
Third, and most important, you will be much better prepared when it comes time to interview. By taking the time to go through this process yourself, you will have the confidence it takes to answer the questions interviewers ask â€" because you will know the topic inside and out.
Go show ‘em what you’ve got!Carla Vaughan, Owner/WebmasterWhen you are finished creating your resume, follow this link:
Resume Do's and Don'ts. You can compare your resume to this list to make sure you have everything right.Carla Vaughan is the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process.
Category : Fundraising
Government Records Online
Author : Ken Radian
The government keeps track of everything. Criminal records, court records, speeding tickets, marriage records, etc are all recorded to public offices. While all this information is supposed to be publicly accessible, it is not free. There is usually a pretty large fee for every record you want to access. These databases can be used for a variety of purposes. Background checks are available to cover a wide variety of areas. Drivers license, character references, personal acquaintances, education records, criminal records, court records, credit records and much more. It is also important to note that much of this is public information. Marriage licenses are useful documents when creating a family tree. Criminal records may be researched for potential business partners. Contractor fraud is very high. Background checks help you businesses to verify the identity and license of potential contractors. Contractor complaint search sheds the lights on the reputation of the contractors you're dealing with. These are just a few example of how such information can be put to use.There are sites out there that collect all this information and provide access to it for one time fee. Because they collect information from multiple sources their databases are usually fairly large. However not all of them are completely honest, some simply link you to search engines like Yahoo! people search. It is hard to tell real websites from the fakes. Usually they ask for a membership fee before they show you any results on your search. Some honest sources for public records include gov-records and webinvestigator. Find full reviews on these sites and more at
Category : General Technology: Public Sector/Government
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