Tracing Your Family History

Author : Pamela Drake
Let me say straight away that tracing your family ancestry is a great hobby but very addictive, so unless you want to get well and truly hooked, don't start.When I travel around the country to Family History Fairs, I am amazed at the number of people who say quite cheerfully, "family history is so easy, I did mine in half an hour on the internet." If they are happy with that, then good luck to them, but for me, if I cannot prove it, it doesn't count.Family history is not about just collecting a pile of names and then trying to fit them all together like a genealogical jigsaw puzzle. You must start with what you know to be true and that is your birth certificate. On that will be the names of your parents, so, if you do not already have access to it, it shouldn't be hard to obtain their marriage certificate. From there until 1837, you can travel back fairly safely with hatched, matched and dispatched certificates from the Family Records Centre in London. Pre 1837, you have to be able to access parish registers, and this is where the going can get tough. If you are unsure of the area your forbears are from, census returns can be very helpful.In case you are planning to have a go at compiling your family tree, be aware that you could be in for a few surprises (shocks). Just because granny always seemed prim and proper to you, doesn't make it so.Pam Drake, Parish Chest.
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Category : Domains

What is Brain Fitness?

Author : Simon Evans

Copyright (c) 2007 The Brain Code LLCHave you heard the term Brain Fitness yet? If not, you probably will. There is an emerging industry on maintaining or even increasing brain function as we age. The industry is still in its infancy, and backed by emerging science pointing to methods we can use to stimulate our brains. If you picture a brain diagram, these programs can increase the connectivity between different brain parts.The timing is perfect as well, since a large percentage of the population is increasing in age and the needs of the baby boomers are largely driving the economy. One thing baby boomers want is to keep themselves out of a mental funk. There are companies that are nicely establishing themselves in this market. For example, Sharp Brains and Posit Science have created some good product lines already.There's more than meets the eye.I want to offer an expanded definition of Brain Fitness. Although the term is not yet in the dictionary, one definition for the word fitness from Webster is "good health or physical condition, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition". I think this should apply to Brain Fitness as well.The Brain is a very unique organ because it is the only organ that is both physical and mental. The mental component of the brain, the mind, is the target of the current Brain Fitness industry. Programs that increase brain function and brain activity will stimulate new connections and new circuits and help keep the brain vibrant.But the ability of these new circuits and connections to form also depends on the physical health of the brain, which plays by many of the same rules as the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidney's, etc. The physical health of the brain is dependent upon quality nutrition, physical activity and adequate sleep just like the rest of the body.We need Mental and Physical HealthI have previously addressed these factors as well as the factors that contribute to mental improvements. Think of it this way. If you put one of the top racecar drivers in the world, say, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., into an old Ford Pinto and threw him into a race, could he compete? No. But put him into his high performance #8 car and he'll rip up the track.The driver, in this case, is like your mind. The skills, the knowledge and the speed of decision-making are what Brain Fitness products will improve. The car is like the physical brain. If you don't have a high performance machine then the most skilled driver will not stand a chance.This is not a perfect analogy because Brain Fitness programs do help create new connections that enhance the physical brain. But you also need proper nutrition to supply the best raw ingredients, physical activity to improve the delivery systems for those ingredients and adequate sleep to help keep those systems in tune.In order to maintain healthy brains through our elder years we must focus on both of these approaches. But don't make the mistake of thinking that this is only for the baby boomer generation. What we do as kids and young adults all contributes to how efficiently our mental machines will work throughout our lives. Boost your Family's Brain Fitness in 30 days with Natural Strategies used by an Expert Brain Scientist and Sports Coach. Learn how at http://www.thebraincode.com

Category : Fitness

How to Podcast for Publicity

Author : Steven Wright

Getting started with podcasting is easy and a great way to generate positive publicity for your company. All you need is a computer with an Internet link and a portable media player. I'm going to provide you with 6 easy steps to help you create your very own podcast. If you still have questions, there are other articles to help you at www.findpodcasts.net. So here you go:1. CREATE YOUR CONTENT - This is really the most fun part of podcasting. You can create a podcast for just about anything you can dream up. You can talk about religious, politics, entertainment or even your kids. Really, the content can be anything. There's no formula for what makes great podcast content.It also doesn't matter what platform or application you use to record the audio, or whether you're using a PC or a Mac. Don't worry about the quality of the microphone or the recording. Especially when you're just starting out, it's more important to actually finish making your podcast than anything else. One option to consider is Audacity, a free open source application that let's you mix together multiple audio files. On the Mac, GarageBand is a popular choice, because it is free and also powerful.2. SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! Once you've created the content, make sure to save your finished audio show at maximum quality in the native format of your audio application. That way you can go back and edit or reuse it and you'll have a good version.3. CONVERT. Now that you've saved the audio file you have to save it to MP3 format. MP3 is the defacto standard format for podcasts since it's the most universal. Stick with MP3 unless you've got a very good reason for using another format. Using anything else will mean that some users may not be able to listen to your podcast.Use the minimum bit rate that provide good results. Here are some suggested settings:* 48 - 56k Mono - sermons, audio books, talk radio* 64k+ Stereo - music, music & talk combinations* 128k Stereo - good quality music4. PUBLISH. Save your MP3 files to your web server, and test them with any MP3 player. The files can go anywhere on your site, but you may want to put all of them into one directory, so they are easy to find and manage.5. CREATE A NEWSFEED - Podcast feeds are RSS files that describe your podcast, along with information for each show. An RSS file is bascially just a text file linking to your MP3 file. RSS newsfeeds normally feature news Items that contain a title, link and description. Each item in a news feed provides meta-information about a URL on the web. In the case of a podcast newsfeed, each item describes the content of an audio file referenced by the enclosure URL. Save your RSS file with a .rss or .xml extension.Normally, you'll want to have one news feed that contains all of your recent podcasts, ordered from newest to oldest.6. PUBLISH YOUR NEWSFEED - Transfer your podcast RSS file to your webserver, like you would any other content. Validate it using an online RSS validator. If the podcast news feed is valid, it's ready to be published to the web.That's it! Check your podcast and publicize it. Several designers have come up with some great podcasting logos, so make sure you make it easy to find your podcast. Steven Wright is the webmaster for the podcasting community at www.findpodcasts.net. Go there to find helpful tools, ask questions, read articles, and increase your podcasting knowledge.

Category : General Business: Public Relations

What To Expect From A Twin Pregnancy: ABCÂ’s Of Multiple Birth

Author : Sarah Mitchell
Imagine wishing and trying for one baby and ending up with two! Statistics show that there has been an increase in twin pregnancy the past few years and this short guide should answer any questions you have to giving birth to multiples!

How do twins begin?
There are two kinds of twins: identical twins and fraternal twins. In the case of identical twins, the egg is fertilized and then splits into two cells. Each cell carries identical DNA and so both children will look exactly the same with only slight differences such as height or birthmarks. Fraternal twins are not identical. Instead of having one egg that splits into two, there are two eggs that are fertilized by two different sperm at the same time so they could be of two different sexes with different physical characteristics.

Early signs of twin pregnancy
An early sign of twin pregnancy is excessive morning sickness and extreme fatigue. Morning sickness is common with all pregnant mothers but those who are giving birth to multiples tend to experience more morning sickness than usual. Exhaustion is another early sign of twin pregnancy. Again, it is not uncommon for pregnant women to be more tired than usual but those who are having twins tend to undergo enhanced exhaustion. Twins are hereditary and so if you are feeling excessively tired, are often nauseous and twins run in your family, you very well could be giving birth to multiples!

Twin pregnancy facts
With twins, youÂ’ll have to prepare for double the trouble! This means you will probably be gaining more weight than with a single pregnancy. Due to this extra weight, a pregnancy with twins can often be more uncomfortable Ââ€" severe exhaustion, stronger backaches and headaches, etc. So get plenty of sleep and rest. Try a pregnancy massage, a great stress reliever to those giving birth to multiples. Also be prepared for a possible c-section, as with multiples this is the more common way of giving birth. Because a twin pregnancy is considered a high risk pregnancy, you will probably need to consult your obstetrician more often than if you were having a regular pregnancy. Do not be fazed as this is quite common with twins.

Having a twin pregnancy is most certainly a mixed blessing. Whilst having two children is an amazing experience, the pregnancy itself can be tough so make sure to take care of yourself.

Two Peruvian Poems (While in Transtion: in English and Spanish)

Author : Dennis Siluk
1) Yaravi: for the CondorLift up ye everlasting wingsTo heights above Rucu-Pichincha(old volcano)Whence far thy fly to lands unknown
To heights of ampler fates!The condor sings her Yaravi!…With wings so towering highâ€"Her music of gold
An age now forgotten
That now roams anew in the darkLift up your emerald wingsTo the empires of the worldWhere life awakes the morn
By gentile flutes the melancholy
As the condor sings her YaraviLift up your wings once more
To unnumbered tears!…Note: written while in transition, in Lima, Peru, Oct 7, 2005; #883 (AM).In Spanish
Translated by Rosa PeñalozaPoemas en Transición V1) Yaravi: para el CóndorLevanta tus alas eternasA alturas encima de Rucu-Pichincha(volcán viejo)
¡De dónde lejos vuelas a tierras desconocidas
a las alturas de destinos más amplios!¡El cóndor canta su Yaravi! …con alas tan altísimas altasâ€"Su música de oro
Una edad olvidada
Que ahora vaga de nuevo en la oscuridadLevanta tus alas de esmeraldaa los Imperios del mundoDonde la vida despierta la mañana
Por flautas gentiles de melancolía
Mientras el cóndor canta su Yaravi¡Levanta tus alas una vez más
a lágrimas innumeradas! …Nota: escrito mientras en transición, en Lima, Perú, el 7 de octubre de 2005; # 883 (en la mañana)2) Day’s End: in Lima
(October 7th, 2005((a birthday))In docile: golden-brown, evening fallsâ€"
A dim light above my head…Estranged by the day’s many events
It’s my birthday! My birthday! â€"(little now is said)The day is almost, almost gone
Forgotten dreams, now old songsA party todayâ€"for my birthday
My soul now scans the deepAs the voiceless skies afar
Linger above my tired headEternal night has now crept out
Another day…another day…is deadâ€"Note 1: written after a birthday party, in Lima, Peru, while in transition (travelling throughout Peru, and Colombia), #884, Oct 7, 2005, Lima, Peru. Dedicated to Martha and ArmandoNote 2: Cesar Hildebrant, International Commentator, for Channel #2, in Lima, Peru, on October 7, 2005, introduced Mr. Siluk´s book, “Peruvian Poems,” to the world, saying: “…Peruvian Poems, is a most interesting book, you should read it….”In Spanish
Translated by Rosa Peñaloza2) Final del Día: en Lima
(7 de octubre del 2005 ((un cumpleaños))En una dócil: dorada, noche de otoñoâ€"
una luz tenue encima de mi cabeza …¡Alejado por muchos de los acontecimientos del día
Este es mi cumpleaños! ¡Mi cumpleaños!â€"(poco ahora es dicho)El día está casi, casi terminado
sueños olvidados, ahora viejas cancionesUna fiesta hoy â€" por mi cumpleaños
Mi alma ahora explora el profundoMientras que los cielos mudos lejos
Se inclinan encima de mi cabeza cansadaLa noche eterna ahora ha salido sigilosamente
Otro día…otro día…esta muertoâ€"Nota 1: escrito después de una fiesta de cumpleaños, en Lima, Perú, mientras en transición (viajando en todas partes de Perú, y Colombia), #884, 7 de octubre del 2005, Lima, Perú. Dedicado a Marta y Armando.Nota 2: César Hildebrant, Comentarista Internacional, en Canal 2, en Lima, Perú, el 7 de octubre del 2005, introdujo el libro del Sr. Siluk, “Poemas Peruanos”, al mundo, diciendo: “...Poemas Peruanos es un libro muy interesante, usted debería leerlo...”See Dennis' web site: http://dennissiluk.tripod.com
Category : Auctions

You Are What You Eat - Genetically Modified Food

Author :

&lt;b&gt;You Are What You Eat - Genetically Modified Food&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;by: &lt;b&gt;Patty Apostolides&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whenever we sit down to eat, we assume that the foods we consume are good for us, like milk, vegetables, fruits, and grains. Well, think again. In the last decade the foods we know (corn, tomato, potato, soybean, strawberries) have drastically changed due to the introduction of genetically modified (another word is genetically engineered) organisms in 1994. Over 60% of the items on your local grocery store shelves these days are genetically modified, and these items are not labeled as such. &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the surface, these genetically modified foods look and taste similar to what we ate before 1994, but their internal structure is not the same. Their internal genetic structure has been tampered with by the process called genetic engineering. It doesnt stop there. Most of the processed foods we eat contain some genetically modified food component, like corn syrup and soy lecithin. Look at the labels. Even though they are not specifically labeled genetically modified, if their ingredients contain a corn or soy product, chances are that they are contaminated with a genetically modified organism. Canola oil is also a genetically modified product. In addition, animal feed often contains corn products, and eventually it enters our bodies when we eat poultry, eggs, cheese, beef, etc. from animals that have been fed this genetically modified diet. &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is genetically engineered food? &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Simply put, foreign genes are inserted into a plant for the purpose of either protecting the plant from insects or from frost. Since the plant cannot protect itself from the bugs or frost, why not give it a gene that does? For example, fish genes from a fish that weathers the cold has been introduced into strawberries so that they can also resist the cold. This process is not simple. For an insecticide gene to be inserted into the DNA of the plant and to be activated, extra genes are needed to trick the DNA into allowing this foreign gene to enter it. An antibiotic resistance marker gene and a promoter gene (cauliflower mosaic virus) are those extra genes that are inserted along with the insecticide or frost gene. For example, the most widely grown type of genetically engineered soybean, Monsantos herbicide- resistant Round Up Ready soybean, contains genes from bacteria cauliflower virus, and petunia. &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does that mean for us, the consumer? This means that we are eating built-in insecticides in our foods. Genes from completely unrelated organisms such as moth, bacteria, pig, or fish have been introduced into genetically modified plants, and we are eating them. Regulatory officials have stated that these genetically modified foods are supposed to be degraded in the stomach, and thus do not cause any problem. However, this is not the case in real life. An independent study showed that a proportion of large fragments from genetically modified food were not degraded and were observed up to two hours in the digestive system. The longer these fragments dont get broken down, the more likelihood of an immune response against them. The bodys immune system kicks in and the results are allergic type symptoms. It is known that allergies have increased in the past decade or so for young children. Can genetically modified foods be one of the possible reasons? &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Unknowns &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even after these foreign genes are introduced as a package into the plant gene, there is no control as to where they will be inserted into the plants DNA. This is a random event, and often takes thousands of tries before it is successfully implanted into the plants DNA. The actual location in which the foreign gene is inserted in the DNA is random and unknown, which makes for unreliability of the process. &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is unknown what the foreign gene will do to the makeup of the DNA in a humans body. The cauliflower prosaic virus (similar properties to Hepatitis B and AIDS virus) is inserted along with the insecticide gene as a promoter, and how do we know if that virus will not do us harm? There have been several instances when viruses previously thought to be restricted to animals have been found to jump species boundaries and affect humans also. &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reports of Health Issues with Genetically Modified Foods &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1998, Professor Arpad Puztai of Aberdeen's Rowett Institute fed several young rats on genetically modified potatoes that carried genes from the snowdrop and jackbean for 110 days (equivalent to 10 human years). The rats suffered from slightly stunted growth and their immune systems were compromised and were therefore more likely to be vulnerable to disease. &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A study done in Italy suggested that genetically modified soybean intake can influence liver cell nuclear features in young and adult mice. (Source: Malatesta M, Caporaloni C, Gavaudan S, et al &quot;Ultrastructural Morphometrical and Immunocytochemical Analyses of Hepatocyte Nuclei from Mice Fed on Genetically Modified Soybean&quot;. Cell Structure and Function Vol. 27 (2002), No. 4 pp.173-18.) &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A village of thirty-nine people living adjacent to a large field of Bt-maize (Dekalb 818 YG) on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines were stricken by a disease with respiratory, intestinal, and skin reactions, and fever (2003). These symptoms occurred when the maize was producing airborne pollen. The maize was genetically engineered to produce the insecticide called Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). In response to Bt-toxin, IgA, IgG, and IgM antibodies were detected in their blood samples, indicating an immune reaction to GM maize pollen. When four of these villagers left the area, their symptoms subsided. As soon as they returned, the symptoms came back again. &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Issues That Require Attention &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Without the labeling of GM foods, we cannot possibly begin to trace any harmful effects caused by them. We dont know the long-term effect of eating these foods because there are no studies done. The FDA says that the burden of safety is on the manufacturer. Consumers need to contact their congressmen and let them know that they want genetically modified foods labeled. Until these labels are put on foods, there will not be any accountability on the part of the manufacturer. Until then, consumers can protect themselves by eating only organic foods. &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Environmental issues have arisen from these genetically modified plants. &lt;p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cross pollination contamination of fields near genetically modified crops has been witnessed (bees take the pollen and fly to another field, cross pollinating the other plants). For example, Starlink corn, a genetically modified corn, was recalled in 2001, and although it was believed to have been removed from the market, several corn products (corn tortillas) were found to be contaminated with the genetically modified Starlink corn. &lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;li&gt;Weeds increasing. Genetically engineered plants are supposed to need less pesticides, and this was the case the first few years they were grown. However, a November 25, 2004 report released by the Northwest Science and Environmental Policy Center showed increased pesticide use by about 50 million pounds for the planting of 550 million acres of genetically engineered (GE) corn, soybeans and cotton in the United States since 1996. Many farmers have had to spray more herbicides on GE acres in order to keep up with the weeds that are becoming tougher-to-control species. &lt;p&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Helpful links on Genetically Modified Foods:&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.organicconsumers.org/monlink.html&quot; target=new&gt;http://www.organicconsumers.org/monlink.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/1999/December/Day-21/p32871.htm" target=new&gt;http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/1999/December/Day-21/p32871.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/home.cfm&quot; target=new&gt;http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/home.cfm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.psrast.org/liverchang.htm&quot; target=new&gt;http://www.psrast.org/liverchang.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.actionbioscience.org/biotech/pusztai.html&quot; target=new&gt;http://www.actionbioscience.org/biotech/pusztai.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naturallaw.org.nz/genetics/HandBook/4.htm&quot; target=new&gt;http://www.naturallaw.org.nz/genetics/HandBook/4.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;table width=100% cellpadding=8 cellspacing=0 border=0 bgcolor=#dddddd&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About The Author&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Patty Apostolides is a biologist, poet, author of several articles, and author of the novel &quot;Lipsi's Daughter.&quot; More information can be found on her website: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.geocities.com/10500bc/index.html&quot; target=new&gt;http://www.geocities.com/10500bc/index.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:Liendou@Writing.com">Liendou@Writing.com</a><p><p><p><p><p></td></tr><p></table>

Category : Health Organizations

10 Creative And Low-Cost Ways To Locate New Business Leads

Author : D.M. Arenzon
1. Compile A List Of All Chambers Of Commerce In Your Area.A majority of chambers across the United States have a searchable online member directory. Where are these online directories located on these chamber sites? Many of these directories will be listed under the "Membership" or "About Us" button. Or, you might see a button that says, "Membership Directory" or "Business Directory."How do you locate chambers of commerce in your area? One way is to compile a list of all the major cities in your area. Once you have completed this task I would then take each city (one at a time) and enter them into a google.com search. Next to each word, I would type the phrase, "and chamber of commerce." (i.e. Denver and chamber of commerce). Is there an easier way? Yes, you could try going to a website that offers a database of U.S. chambers. An example of this would be (www.2chambers.com), but do keep in mind that while they have a large list of chambers they may not have every chamber in your area. For this reason, it might be in your best interest to try both of these ideas!2. Get Your Hands On Your Local Business Newspaper Or Magazine.Do you want to know what's going on in your local business community? Then buy a copy of your local business newspaper or magazine. Many of these periodicals have an online website where you can get some of this information for FREE! Also, when you contact prospects that are featured in one of these two mediums it's a fantastic way to warm up your cold calls! These prospects could be in featured stories, picture captions, in advertisements or even in a section called "People On The Move" (business professionals who have been promoted or who have just joined a company). Have you ever done this? If not, or even if you have, check out my latest article called: "Cold Calling The Movie Star Way!"3. Target Industry Associations.Make a list of all your target prospects (i.e. attorneys, doctors, chiropractors, builders, marketing professionals….). For each prospect enter them into the search box of google.com along with these words "and association" (i.e. doctor and association). You can even target this search further by adding an "and" then follow your keyword with your state (you will get more responses when type a state in the search box versus typing a specific city). For example, your search would look like this: doctor and association and California. Once you locate the website of an industry association you can see if they have an online searchable member directory. If they don't then perhaps they have an upcoming networking event that you could attend.4. Use PR Newswire Association To Find FREE BUSINESS LEADS!A phenomenal source for finding FREE business leads is PR Newswire Association (www.prnewswire.com). This service provides electronic distribution of news for nearly 40,000 corporate, government, association, labor, non-profit, and other customers worldwide. These companies use PR Newswire to reach a variety of critical audiences including the news media, the investment community, government decision-makers, and the general public with their up- to-the-minute, full-text news developments.If you visit (www.prnewswire.com) and click on the "Advanced Search" text link just under the "Search Box" you will enter a special section where you can search thru a multitude of press releases (within the last 30 days). You can perform searches by company, industry, subject, state, and even search by keyword! In my opinion, one of the best features on PR Newswire is your ability to search for newly hired or promoted business executives (i.e. Personnel Announcements located under the news by subject search feature) in over 50 industries in all 50 states. This is definitely worth your time!5. Consider Using The Fish Bowl Marketing Technique To Generate Leads.Fish Bowl Marketing allows you to get hundreds of leads, even thousands of leads. How is this possible? It's so easy, first you need to locate a restaurant that caters to your target demographics (i.e. business professionals). Next, walk into the restaurant and ask to speak with the owner. If they say, "The owner can't speak with you right now!" You then say, "Would the owner speak with me if I were going to buy 11 people lunch every week for the next few months?" When you respond this way it will increase your chances of speaking with the business owner. When the owner enters what do you then say?Here is one suggestion:"Hi, My name is _______, I'm with ___________ and I would like to buy 11 people lunch on me every week for the next few months." The owner will then say, "Sure, how?" You then say, "I would like to put a fishbowl by your register. The sign that is posted on the fishbowl will indicate that the winner will receive FREE LUNCH and may invite 10 other people from their office (or if you like, you can say that you will draw names individually--it depends on your target audience)."
The sign that you post will also indicate that the winners receive FREE Lunch while they attend a 5 to 10 minute seminar on your product or service. Your next job is to come up with something catchy, creative and fun. You need a topic that inspires people to drop their card into the bowl. Finally, make sure that your sign looks professional and eye- catching.6. Locate Companies That List Their Employees Online.Many companies list their top-level executives online. There are also companies that list their employees in a searchable online database. What companies? Here are a few examples:* Law Firms* Residential Real Estate Firms* Commercial Real Estate Firms* Insurance Agencies* Financial Institutions7. Develop A Referral Program.I would devote one hour each day to calling your existing customers. I would start off the call as a customer service call and then if you hear that they are happy simply ask them directly for a referral. As a courtesy, I would then follow up your call with a nice thank you note. You may even want to keep track how many referrals you get and how many referrals convert to actual sales. My guess is that you will be more than pleased with your results! Another suggestion that you could try is to send a direct mail piece or even an email and offer your customers a free gift in exchange for a few solid referrals.8. Target Large Office Buildings In Your Area.Once you have developed a target list of office buildings I would then come up with a good marketing flyer. What should you say? How can you get their attention? I would put together a flyer that includes an offer for "Free Starbucks" or "Free Pizza" for their entire office (then set up a meeting with your target prospect). In fact, if you do decide to do the Starbuck's flyer you may even want to carry around a Starbucks cup (might be easier empty) with you!9. Exhibit At Tradeshows.Get familiar with all the local networking association and groups in your area. Many of these organizations have quarterly or annual tradeshows. If you decide to be an exhibitor then I have one suggestion for you! BE PROACTIVE! Don't wait for people to come to you! You need to bring your prospects to your table. How do you do this? I have five words for you, what are they? A positive attitude is contagious!10. Form Your Own Networking Group!Do you know what time it is? It's time to start your own networking group! You can keep your expenses down by having each member host a different networking event at their office location. I would try to keep your group to a manageable membership level of about 20 members. This way you can get to know everyone so that you can easily exchange business leads.Copyright 2006 MR. COLD CALL SEMINARS - All rights reserved.Behind The Scenes With Mr. Cold CallMr. Cold Call is the author of "How To Have Fun Cold Calling" and "115 Common Sales Objections, 156 Clever And Savvy Responses." According to Mr. Cold Call, "Your cold call success is dependent on 11 winning personality traits (known as your Telephone Persona Of Success!)." Collectively, these traits allow you to uniquely market yourself over the telephone so that you can inspire your prospect's curiosity and reduce their resistance. Are you interested in finding out more about Mr. Cold Call? Then sign-up for his weekly cold calling tips at http://www.mrcoldcall.com
Category : Business:Sales-Teleselling

Petroleum Jelly as Leading Skin Care Product

Author : Tarkesh Botadra

Petroleum Jelly also known as Vaseline or Petrolatum or Soft Paraffin is one the most oldest & conventional Skin ointment. Its main constituents are Waxes & Oils. It is an unctuous translucent waxy fibrous jelly-like structure usually comes in Snow White or Pale Yellow in Color. Unlike cold creams, Pure Petroleum Jelly is the only full Hydrocarbon Oil based Product which even today serves as foremost Skin Protection Media during winters. When applied on Skin during cold climate, it protects against skin contraction & chaffing. Its also widely used as a lubricating media for Baby Skin when applied on areas where the Nappies / Diapers are put on, further preventing skin rashes due to elastic bands. Petroleum Jelly also serves as soothing media for Burnt Skins. In Hospitals, Petroleum Jelly is widely used for First Aid for Burn cases. It forms a Protective Layer & prevents Moisture to leave out of the Skin.Petroleum Jelly passed with US or BP Pharmacopeia Standards, are Non-Toxic & Non-Allergic. Today there is awareness of this Product world wide & sold as a very common Cosmetic Product which does not require prescription. There exists large Number of Private Label & Corporate brands sold throughout the world. The retail sale constitutes the maximum distribution in the legion of this Product.Apart from Finished Packed Product, Pure Petroleum Jellyalso is used as a Raw Material for many Cold Creams & General Purpose Creams. It forms as an Oil Phase constituent in any form of o/w or w/o Creams. For Creams, it adds body & also the waxy feel required for skin protection.Petroleum Jelly is also used as a Raw Material or a Base Product for many Ointments. Generally it forms a Major constituent as a Base Product which is in combination with Active Ingredients. Examples are Balm / Pain Relief Ointment. A very general formulation with Pharmacopeia approved Ingredients, of a Pain Relief Balm which also can be made at home is as under : - 1.Petroleum Jelly : 91%.2.Menthol Crystals :1% 3.Eucalyptus Oil :1% 4.Methyl Salicylate :2%.5.Paraffin Wax :5%Apart from this Petroleum Jelly Based Ointments also can have Active Ingredients such as Specialty Oil Soluble Herbs, Herbal Extracts, Vitamin E, Lanolin etc. In many African & South American Countries Petroleum Jelly formulate known as Hair Food is used to apply on Hairs for scalp nourishment.The other most common uses are Lip & Heel protection. It Protects Lips from Cracking & also quickly heals Cracked Heels.Petroleum Jelly in Consumer Packs are sold in Plastic Jars or Plastic Lammi Tubes, the two are most conventional packaging sold under various Brand names.The largest Petroleum Jelly producing countries are Germany, USA, India, Iran & China. The Reason being is also since, that the Product is made majorly of Petroleum Derivatives. The Raw Materials of Petroleum Jelly are primarily :Paraffin WaxMicrocrystalline Wax (Patrolatum) & White Mineral Oil (Liquid Paraffin).Generally Waxes are in proportions of 30-35% & Oil are in proportions of 65-70%. All these Raw materials are Petroleum Derivatives produced by Oil Refineries.Despite being a conventionally old product, but due to its multiple benefits & rising awareness, there is a global Growth for the market of Petroleum Jelly & its allied products. There are many Companies who produce Petroleum Jelly & allied products under Private Label Brands. In consumer packs, its important to outsource the Product from right Producers having cosmetic manufacturing licenses. One of the Prime destinations for outsourcing is India. Not only India is come off age with New-Age standards for quality assurance & control, the companies established here, cater to world wide market for many cosmetic & toiletry products for global brand owners & importers. Author Bio:Tarkesh Botadra, Trade Analyst for FMCG Products. For more details please visit www.asiantradelinkindia.com

Category : General Industry: Manufacturing / Production

How to Know if Your Yard is the Tacky One on Your Street

Author : Kate Robertson

We?ve all seen it, we?ve all pointed at it and we?ve pretty much all lived beside it. The yard with tacky written all over it. What makes a house look like it is from What Not to Wear. Bottom line is it?s you and your taste and love of dollar store trivialities. Or, it?s your friends and family and your weak-willed nature that fills your front yard with the abominable, plastic doodads. Well, stop it! Trade your crooked, bent-over, gardener?s spine for a straight sunflower backbone.Here?s how to tell if your yard is part of the tacky tourist tour in your city:? You have a ? barrel spilling purple petunias (and the odd weed), surrounded by a medium-sized rock and a round dug-out area.? You have white, quartz pebbles in any part of your garden and especially beside the driveway in rectilinear rows of what resembles poodle-droppings.? You leave-up and plug-in your multicolored Christmas lights all year round.? You have a ceramic goose and you dress it up for all holidays including your dog?s birthday.? You buy inflatables, of any variety?even at Christmas, they are not cool and if you have more than one be prepared for midnight pin-attacks?to watch it die slowly.? Too many colors in your planting arrangement. Red and yellow and pink and green, purple and orange and blue?I can see a rainbow, see a rainbow, see a rainbow too. Enough said.? Even worse then that??? Fake flowers. So, you have a black thumb or you?re just lazy?let it go. Put some grass seed down instead. Fake flowers can melt in the sun, be covered with cat urine and they fade PDQ.? If you buy the following plants you are borderline (mind the pun) tacky: marigolds, petunias and begonias. These plants are wayyyy out of fashion (unless you grow marigolds in your herb gardens to put on salads). C?mon, really, get with the times and accept change. Go wild, throw in the odd Japanese Anemone or ornamental grass or really go crazy and throw in a gigantic allium that is bigger than your kid?s head.? Garden sculptures and garden ornaments are all about the usage. So, you like garden gnomes. Garden gnomes are great, but moderation is the key. Or, if you?re overly excited about the seven-million dwarfs, at bare minimum, keep them against the perimeter fence and out of the direct view of your neighbors windows. If you have them on your front lawn, whistling while they work, and NONE go missing by the end of the season, you know a) that no one wants the monstrosities and b) there are no such things as dwarfs or gnomes that come to life at night (or fairies for that matter).? Plastic?anything plastic (not resin that looks like concrete) is a huge no, no! Think, would you put that in your house (well, you probably would if you have any of these yard and garden features listed)? If you wouldn?t, than think about this?your neighbors get a first impression of the interior of your home, by looking at the exterior. Also, your garden should be an extension of your home, like a room of its own.? House Butterflies. Ok, they were cute in the late 70?s. You know what? No, they weren?t even cute then. I bet some people have not bought a house that was up for sale because of the orange, metal monarch butterflies bolted to the side of the house instead of blissfully on their way to the mountains of Mexico.? A car on blocks looks, well, quite frankly abysmal.? Grass. Cut the stuff. If its soooo long you get bikini rash and wild animals come for dinner then you know it?s too long.? Flags. One or two decorative flags are nice, provided you don?t have any of the other stuff listed here, but more than that and oh my.If you are reading this, chances are you have some style and pizzazz which follows through to a stylish garden. Therefore, there is that person on your street that has many of these items. My advice to you: walk by and note the number of the house, print off this article and mail it anonymously. Feel free to add your own notation about that one thing that drives you crazy?sit back and watch the bonfire. Kate Robertson prides herself on seeing the humor in life. She is an avid gardening enthusiast and is a freelance contributing editor to http://www.yardandgardendecor.com ? a site that offers information on garden arbors, wind chimes, weather vanes and more.

Category : Home Decoration

10 Reasons To Sell A Fee Based Subscription Ezine

Author : Larry Dotson
1. You will create residual income. For example, if you charge a monthly subscription fee, you will get recurring income every month.2. You won't have to spend all your time marketing to gain new subscribers. Just get and keep enough subscribers to reach your monthly income goal.3. You can figure how many subscribers it'll take to meet your income goal. Note on your ad that you'll only accept a limited number of subscribers.4. You won't have any shipping or materials costs like offline subscription publications. You'll just have your internet access and web site expenses.5. You can sell back end or upsell products inside a fee based subscription ezine. It could be your own products or affiliate programs you've joined.6. You can start an affiliate program that will give people residual commission. People will want to join because it's residual instead of one time sales.7. You could publish a free ezine and allow people to upgrade to your fee based ezine. If they like your free one, they'll likely subscribe to your paid ezine.8. Your ad copy automatically builds itself into an order pulling machine. Each issue you archive gives you new benefits to add to your sales letter.9. You could transform your fee based content into another product to sell. It could be an ebook, video, audio book, report, book, etc.10. You could become known as an expert on the topic of your fee based ezine. You may get hired by other businesses to do speaking engagements.About The AuthorOver 40,000 Free eBooks & Web Books when you visit: http://www.ldpublishing.com As a bonus, Bob Osgoodby publishes the free weekly "Your Business" Newsletter - visit his web site to subscribe and place a FREE Ad! http://adv-marketing.com/business
Category : Business:List-Building

Become a Customer Enthusiasm-Guru!

Author : Peggie Arvidson Dailey
One thing all successful small business owners have in common is the knowledge that their business is based on enthusiastic customers. Despite their multi-tasking titles of bookkeeper, service provider and sales-manager, their most important title is Customer-Enthusiasm Guru.Your question, undoubtedly, is how do I find time in my unbelievably over-loaded schedule to become a customer-enthusiasm guru? Following are a few quick steps you can take to focus on your customer in everything you do:1. Evaluate your customer base. Who are your best customers and why? What similarities do they share? What are their core needs and how do you solve them? This step is important because every other task relates to your vision of these top customers.2. Keep the customer in mind. Before initiating new processes ask yourself how it will benefit your ideal customers. Whether you are implementing a new bookkeeping system or hiring help, keep your customer’s needs in mind. Always prepare your customers for any changes so they know what to expect.3. Create systems that maintain customer contact. Use automated e-mail notes to keep in touch with your customer.4. Communicate even when you have nothing to sell. This doesn’t mean take up your customer’s limited time to ‘shoot the breeze,’ but it does mean -- take time to recognize your customer. Some easy ways to do this are to send a note of congratulations when your customer is highlighted in the local press, promoted, or reaches an anniversary (either personal or professional). Other non-sales communication ideas include sending an article of interest or offering tickets to sporting event, show or movie that you know would interest your customer.5. Ask for feedback and follow through. Ask your customers (either through a survey, an e-mail request or by a phone call) how you can continue to serve them -- even better. Then follow-through. When you follow-through and develop ways to serve your customers better based on their input they will be enthusiastic supporters of you and your company!6. Foster trust. If you don’t know the answer, don’t pretend to. If you can’t provide what they’re looking for, don’t say you can. Introduce your customer to someone who can solve their problem -- and you will have an enthusiastic customer for life.7. Be consistent. Your customers like knowing what to expect from you and your company. Consistency is as simple as always answering the phone the same way, using the same tag-line in all your promotional materials and most importantly, delivering the same outstanding service and product each and every time your customers hire you.8. Be easy to work with. Don’t make your customers jump through hoops to get what they need from you and your company. Make it easy for customers to repeatedly buy from you â€" whether by adding a special on-line scheduling page for repeat customers on your website, or by providing them with a special access number to order your products. If your customers can buy from you again and again without a hassle, they will.9. Create a customer-enthusiasm training program for anyone who interacts with customers. As you grow, you will hire other people help you with routine tasks, such as scheduling, answering phones, providing services or resending to e-mail. Teach these important team members exactly how you expect them to interact with your customers. Don’t forget that these team members are your customers too â€" treat them that way.Provided you take the time and discipline necessary to implement them, these steps will have you on the way to being a customer-enthusiasm guru in no time!About The AuthorPeggie Arvidson-Dailey is the founder of Pet Care Business University and the Pet-Care Business Success Systemâ„¢. She is the author “How to Make Your Customers Crazy…about You” and has been a guest on “This Week in Small Business.” As a trainer and coach she has helped people across the country create and build the pet-care business of their dreams. Visit http://www.peggiespets.com for more information.peggie@peggiespets.com
Category : Writing & Speaking

Methods of Protecting Mental Consistency

Author : Kurt Mortensen
When we feel cognitive dissonance, we have to find a way to deal with the psychological tension. We have an arsenal of tools at our disposal to help us return to cognitive consistency.Your favorite politician, the local mayor, for whom you campaigned and voted, is in trouble. You spent your own time and money convincing family, friends, and neighbors to vote for this candidate. You thought he was a family man, a man of values, somebody who could be trusted. Now, after two years in office, he's been caught red-handed having an affair with an office staff member, who is barely older than his daughter. The news creates dissonance inside you. To alleviate the dissonance, you might react in any one or combination of the following ways:* Denial--To shut out the dissonance, you deny there is a problem. You do this either by ignoring or demeaning the source of the information. You might also deliberately misperceive the confronting position."This is just the media going after him. He is doing a great job, so the opposing party is trying to smear his good name. This will all blow over when the facts come out. It's all just a big misunderstanding."* Modify--You change your existing cognitions to achieve consistency. Most of the time this involves admitting you were wrong and making changes to remedy your errors."I can't believe I voted for this guy. I feel swindled and taken advantage of. I really mistook him for a man of character. I need to apologize to my family and friends. I cannot support a man who does not honor his wedding vows."* Reframe--You change your understanding or interpretation of the meaning. This leads you to either modify your own thinking or devalue the importance of the whole matter, considering it unimportant altogether."The media said affair. Well, I'm sure he didn't actually sleep with her. Maybe they're just good friends. I'm sure his wife knew all about the whole thing. Even if they did have an affair, who doesn't? Is it that big of deal?"* Search--You are determined to find a flaw in the other side's position, to discredit the source, and to seek social or evidentiary support for your own viewpoint. You might attempt to convince the source (if available) of his error. You might also try to convince others you did the right thing."I've heard about the reporter breaking this story. He's blown things out of proportion before. All the friends I've talked to don't think the story is true. In fact, this reporter has been against the mayor from the time he became a candidate. I'm going to call that reporter right now."* Separation--You separate the attitudes that are in conflict. This compartmentalizes your cognitions, making it easier for you to ignore or even forget the discrepancy. In your mind, what happens in one area of your life (or someone else's) should not affect the other areas of your life."I voted for him and he is doing a great job. Inflation is low, unemployment is not a problem, and crime has been reduced. He is doing everything he said he would. It does not matter what he does in his private life. What matters is how he is doing his job. There is no bearing between an affair and his job performance."* Rationalization--You find excuses for why the inconsistency is acceptable. You change your expectations or try to alter what really happened. You also find reasons to justify your behavior or your opinions."Well, his wife is cold to him and she's never around when he needs her. She's never really supported him since he took office. After all, she still has her own business. Maybe this is just a marriage of convenience and this relationship is part of their agreement."Kurt Mortensen's trademark is Magnetic Persuasion; rather than convincing others, he teaches that you should attract them, just like a magnet attracts metal filings. He teaches that sales have changed and the consumer has become exponentially more skeptical and cynical within the last five years. Most persuaders are using only 2 or 3 persuasion techniques when there are actually 120 available! His message and program has helped thousands and will help you achieve unprecedented success in both your business and personal life.If you are ready to claim your success and learn what only the ultra-prosperous know, begin by going to http://www.PreWealth.com and getting my free report "10 Mistakes That Continue Costing You Thousands." After reading my free report, go to http://www.PreWealth.com/IQ and take the free Persuasion IQ analysis to determine where you rank and what area of the sales cycle you need to improve in order to close every sale!
Category : Business:Sales-Training

Downloadable Game Review: Diner Dash

Author : Keith Blake
Playvue.com Editor's Rating: 8.0StorylineDiner Dash brings us the story of Flo, an office lackey fed up with the monotonous, unchanging pressures of everyday life and work in the big city. Thus she hucks everything out the window and runs off to find something better to do with her life. As it turns out, that is starting a restaurant chain in suburban America.We are taken right into her quest as a restaurateur as Flo herself; an energetic, enthusiastic owner who fulfills every role from hostess to server, bartender and busboy (thankfully, cooking is provided by a overworked dark figure behind the counter).Beginning with her very first diner, and ending with an upscale surf and turf joint, we take on Flo's every activity; seating her guests, handing out menu’s, delivering breadsticks, taking and delivering orders (not to mention cocktails), clearing tables, and seating the next guests. All this in the pursuit of money with which to improve her existing restaurants or even open up a new one!NavigationThe navigation is easy enough to pick up on the first try; it’s point and click (click on a dirty table, she runs over and clears it, click on table awaiting their food, she delivers it from the counter). This does get quite challenging in the later levels where it becomes necessary to click on other activities while Flo is executing the current one (the game creates a queue of activities which Flo will execute one by one until they are complete).Ease of UseIn terms of ease of use, this game is fantastic. I wasn’t surprised when I was able to pick it up rather quickly, however I was surprised when my grandmother was flying through at a faster pace then I managed to muster. While easy to get going, it does require a master’s touch to reach the highest scores at the end of the levels where constant motion is a must. But this just adds to the playability, and is a welcome change to contemporary games which prove easy to complete with no added challenges.PlayabilityI found myself wanting to complete this game all the way through the first time I played it; which would worry me as to whether the game would hold my interest a week or even a month later. However, these worries are relieved with the Endless Shift feature: a score building endless level which “keeps 'em comin’” and provides extras like super ovens, bobcat-fast tennis shoes, and a super podium 3000 to help you along the way.Full Version FeaturesThe free trial includes unrestricted access and allows you 60 minutes of play; which just got me started. The full version includes 40+ levels of gameplay, 4 different chains, 5 different types of customers, two modes of play (Career and Endless Shift) and high score tracking. At only 10MB, it’s not a hard drive buster, nor will it clog up your dialup line for too long. And at $19.99 its not a wallet buster either: cheap enough to warrant casual play throughout the year.Pros/ConsPros:
Appeals to the rest of us (non-hardcore teen gamers)
High repeat playability
Easy to use, navigate
Cons:
No multiple player support
Little high score competition (score posting available on publisher’s website)
Bottom LineA busy restaurateur provides a nice change of pace to card and puzzle games for those of us who aren’t interested in shooting up aliens, goblins, or terrorists for 12 hours on end. Definitely high repeat playability, even after beating the Career portion of the game. Low price and download size are a real plus. Lacks in competition and multiple player support, however this only matters if you’re interested in such things. One of my top 10 games of the year.Editor's Rating:
Storyline: 8
Ease of Use: 9
Playability: 7

Overall: 8
Game Specs:
Publisher: PlayFirst
Full Version Price: $19.99
Download: 10 MB
Windows 98/2000/Me/XP
Processor: PIII 600 MHz
128 MB RAM
Free hard drive space: 12MB
Video Card
Sound Card
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.5 License.Download/More Info: http://www.playvue.com/pv/downloadablegames/casual/dinerdash/Keith Blake is a Featured Editor at Playvue.com, an up-and-coming online games website specialing in providing online games, game downloads, and multiplayer games in a rich, immersive, one-of-a-kind environment.Source: http://www.playvue.com
Category : Weight Loss

Income Tax Return – Save Money & Take a Cruise!

Author : Brian A Schmidt
What do filing an income tax return, saving money and taking a cruise all have in common? Well, if handled well, you can ‘have your cake and eat it too’! That’s right, you can save money and take a cruise by utilizing your tax return properly.

In Canada for example, earners have the opportunity to invest in an RRSP â€" a registered retirement savings plan. By saving in an RRSP, one can minimize the amount of income tax that they must pay. Most employees have income tax deductions taken off their pay based on their income, marital status etc. The RRSP contribution amount actually reduces the ‘income’ which lowers the amount of income tax payable. In short, this usually means a healthy income tax refund cheque.

Although there is a limit as to how much one can contribute to an RRSP for tax considerations, the year’s amount can be increased if one has not taken advantage of previous years’ investment limit. So, if one takes advantage of this ‘top-up’ the income tax payable is lower still, and the income tax refund increases.

Think about it for just a minute. By taking advantage of the RRSP contribution limit on your tax return, you can save money for your retirement and get a tax refund cheque with which you can purchase a cruise vacation! How’s that for ‘having your cake and eating it too’?

Many other countries or states have similar programs. By maximizing your tax refund, you are able to both save and spend.

Of course there is a deadline for placing the contributions for the current year’s consideration. You certainly would not want to miss this contribution deadline. That would mean that you would have to wait until next year to take your income tax refund cruise vacation.

You have worked hard all year long. You have been given the opportunity to put your efforts to work for you... again. So save your money and book your fabulous cruise vacation. You deserve it!

Three Software Tools Your Camera Is Begging You For.

Author : John Deprice

Digital camera owners often think that the only thing they need
(besides the camera) is a finger to click. Well, if you get
proper software, you can do a whole lot more with your camera.

ACDSee 8 Photo Manager (ACD System)

With ACDSee 8 you can fix and enhance any photo like an expert.
The software allows you to orrect groups of photos at the same
time, fix red-eye or exposure problems, and perfect your photos
with professional editing tools. You can also burn your photos
to CD or DVD, and create backups of your best memories. Unlike
Photoshop, ACDSee 8 is very simple. Plus, it can create slide
shows, screen savers, or on-line photo albums for friends and
family, and produce professional prints and contact sheets.

Face Filter Studio (Reallusion)

Face Filter Studio is 3D photo morphing technology that lets you
import any portrait photo and enhance the facial feature either
subtle to improve or dramatically to create funny faces. Face
Filter Studio is extemely easy to learn and use, but it does
have some limitations. You can modify the size, angle, and
position of eyes and eyebrows (individual or as a pair), noses,
and mouths. You can adjust color and tone globally. The image
modifications Face Filter Studio does are very real and subtle,
but you can also crank up the expression strength for silly,
comic effects.

Morph Buster (SoftBusters)

Morph Buster provides an easy way to morph photographs into
animations. You simply select beginning and ending images and
specify the delay, and the program quickly will do its job
before showing a preview in the interface's lower pane. Morph
Buster's simple editing tools let you touch up images from
directly within the program. In addition to that, Morph Buster
lets users add text to images, deform image, set the number of
frames per second, print out a morphed image and send it via
e-mail.

Download Links

ACDSee 8 http://www.deprice.com/acdseephotomanager.htm

Face Filter Studio http://www.deprice.com/facefilterstudio.htm

Morph Buster http://www.deprice.com/morphbuster.htm

Category : Hunting

Got The Message that You Need New Ink Cartridges?

Author : Ben Shar
We all know what it is like when that message flashes on the computer screen as you are printing off an important document. Your ink cartridge is low, replace soon! But, do you know what type of ink cartridges your printer needs? Do you know where to find ink cartridges to replace those? Is this going to be a long, difficult search that will cost you dearly? You don't have to dread that message at all. In fact, finding the information you need for the replacement of ink cartridges is simple.First, you need to know what type of ink cartridges you need. To know this, you will need to consult your handbook. Often times this information is listed right on the inside cover of the printer as well. Got that information? Okay, great, you are half way there. Now, you need to find the ink cartridges themselves. You can get in your car, drive across town, and wait in the endless lines at your local office supply store. Perhaps you are feeling lucky? You can then check your local department store to see if they may carry the ink cartridges you need. Or, you can simply sit where you are and find your ink cartridges online. There are many quality websites and web merchants who can supply you with those ink cartridges.Probably one factor in your search is finding the best price on the ink cartridges. If this is the case, then you definitely should utilize the internet to fill your needs. Finding quality and lower prices are just one benefit to finding ink cartridges online. So, the next time you see that message flashing on the computer don't worry! Finding your ink cartridge is going to be a snap!The Ink Cartridge Resource Site is an all-in-one Resource for Ink Cartridges.
Category : Computers-and-Technology:Hardware

Hey Folks We Need Backup Here - Quickly

Author : John Deprice
You know that you should back your data up. But you still don't because you don't know what to get. Here is the overview of four budget backup solutions that I've personally used and can vouch for.Acronis True Image 8.0 (Acronis)Acronis True Image allows you to create an exact disk image for complete system backup and disk cloning providing the most comprehensive data protection. The disk backup file contains the exact copy of a hard disk, including all the computer data, operating system, and programs. After a system crash you can restore the entire system or simply replace lost files and folders from your disk backup, so you don't need to reinstall Windows.
Acronis True Image 8.0 is quite speedy, creating an image of a 46 gig partition in approximately 8 minutes with little compression. Restoring a complete image can be a lot longer than creating one, but with the built in Rescue Media Builder, its as easy as booting from that CD, telling it where the image is, and what partition to restore it to. You can wander off for dinner or TV and reboot your computer to the image you have saved, ready to go in roughly 30 minutes for an 80 gig drive. The time to save and restore images is hard to estimate here because larger partitions and more compression takes longer then a smaller partition and no compression.Genie Backup Manager Professional (Genie Soft)Genie Backup Manager Professional is a very easy to use yet powerful and flexible software that can backup and restore files, documents, emails, settings, programs and more to virtually any local or remote device including internal and external hard disks, FTP locations, across network, CD/DVD discs, removable media, memory sticks, and tapes. GBM Pro is perfect for users of all computer comfort levels. Novice users will find it easy to create their first backup job in matter of minutes after installing the software, thanks to its intuitive wizard-based user interface, while advanced users will appreciate the software's extended flexibility and features such as preserving NTFS Alternative Data Streams, Email notification, Self executable backup sets, and scripting capabilities (GRunScript and GenieScript).HandyBackup (Novosoft)HandyBackup is so easy, you might actually find yourself backing data up. HandyBackup is designed for an automatic backup of your critical data virtually to any type of storage media including CD-RW devices and remote FTP servers. You can use HandyBackup to make a reserve copy of any valuable data on your system. Special addons are provided to facilitate the backup of MS Outlook, system registry and ICQ files. Restoring is as easy as clicking a button, but you can also use a number of advanced options. The program can be also used to synchronize files between two computers on a network.HandyBackup is designed for MS Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP. Strong file encryption and multi-choice zip compression on the fly, as well as many other useful features, will protect your valuable data. All backup activities are recorded in a log file. Detailed online help is available, which is always nice.Backup4All (Softland)The software performs all four fundamental backup types: full backup, differential backup, incremental backup and mirror backup. Using the wizard you can easily set up any backup configuration you wish. You can define powerful file filters and schedule your backups any way you want. Once a backup is performed, you can see what files have been changed since the last backup using the explorer-like tree view or you can read the statistics about the next backup execution. You can use the context menu from the tree to run standard actions associated with the file type. I now use Backup4all to do my day-to-day backup, and I recommend it for those who want a more automated solution. It uses its own file catalog to keep track of what's been backed up and when. That's the only completely reliable way to do it -- you can sometimes miss files with other methods.Another safety feature - all files and subfolders are included unless you expressly exclude them (by unchecking). This means that if new files or subfolders are added to a folder, the next backup will pick them up as well. Not all backup programs work this way. Once in a while you may not want to back up a file that has been added to a folder, and if you forget to exclude it, it will be backed up anyway. Better to have backed up and not meant to, than not to have backed up at all.Download LinksAcronis http://www.deprice.com/acronistrueimage.htm
GBM Pro http://www.deprice.com/geniebackupmanagerprofessional.htm
HandyBackup http://www.deprice.com/handybackup.htm
Backup4All http://www.deprice.com/backup4all.htmJohn Deprice runs a website devoted to backup tools. To see his picks, visit http://www.deprice.com/utilities-10-1.htm
Category : Nutrition

Physical Fitness

Author : Jimmy Sturo

Physical fitness is a necessary requisite for leading a healthy and an active life. It not only improves the strength and endurance of the body but also the lifestyle of a person. Physical fitness is difficult to maintain, especially amid the stress and strain of contemporary lifestyles, with little scope for exercise and recreation.The vital components of physical fitness are cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength and flexibility. In addition, a number of other factors such as environmental, chronological and physiological age and genetics influence physical fitness. The physical fitness methods adopted by one person should not be the same as for another, since the physique and health condition are usually not the same. Though physical activity or exercise acts as a catalyst to achieve physical fitness, a well-balanced diet also aids this process. A regular and systematic workout and a planned meal is a recommended way to maintain physical fitness. Small physical activities that suit an individuals physical condition are more effective than heavy exercises.Being physically fit will reduce various health-related problems such as obesity, hypertension and cardio-vascular problems. Apart from developing strong muscular mass, physical fitness induces wellness and emotional stability. In addition, a better performance of heart, lungs and other body organs is assured. Physical fitness can be achieved through yoga sessions, aerobic classes and muscular fitness exercises. Today, more and more people are concerned about the importance of physical fitness in their lives. The urge to lead a physically fit life has boosted the development of multi-gyms and health clubs in every corner of the world. Physical fitness training classes are included from school days onwards. Further, required physical fitness tips and tricks can be obtained through libraries, publications and the internet. Fitness provides detailed information on Fitness, Fitness Equipment, Fitness Tips, Physical Fitness and more. Fitness is affliated with Exercise Programs.

Category : General Fitness

Custom Chopper Kits

Author : Kathryn Whittaker
Choosing the parts that your custom chopper will be made of can be very confusing, considering the large numbers of custom chopper bike kits available on the market today. Chopper innovators like BikerÂ’s Choice, Phantom Cycle, Paul Yaffe and many more sell chopper-in-a-box kits available for chopper enthusiasts. Thanks to these kits, custom choppers have become quite affordable and are no longer necessarily toys for millionaires or master mechanics.

Custom chopper kits provide the future chopper owner with all the instructions and just about every component necessary to create a perfect chopper of ones dreams. Jesse James, famous for his Discovery series “Monster Garage”, offers a Big Book catalogue loaded with individual parts and accessories needed to create a fully custom bike with truly unusual frame configurations and groundbreaking metal sheet parts as seen on his TV show. However, the most exquisite details, such as an unusual tortoiseshell finish of the gas tank, can be obtained in your custom chopper only if you have your chopper built from scratch by Jesse himself.

Before you start building your custom chopper you need to ask yourself what kind of chopper are you interested in building. Then you have to set up a budget for parts, labor and inevitable cost overruns. The price of the parts has scared many chopper enthusiasts from building a custom chopper of their own, but if you have exact specifications and the time and skills to invest into the project, then parts can be fairly inexpensive. If you choose the parts for your kit at the lower end spectrum, you will still end up with bike that will look like a Jesse James creation but will still have enough money left to throw a party when your new chopper leaves the garage.

When you select the parts for your custom chopper kit, try to use the most genuine parts available on the market within your price range. Sometimes even if you have a beautiful design in-mind, you can end up with poor-looking chopper, due to a lack of attention to detail by different suppliers

Complete custom chopper kits typically consists of an engine, chassis kit, exhaust pipes, tires, steel tanks and other metal parts, taillights, various controls, a seat, headlamp and many more. The extras supplied with a chopper kit would vary depending on the brand of chopper chosen. To finish your project, you will need paint and sometimes battery acid. Most chopper kits do not provide mirrors, speedometers or other accessories. These you can buy separately according to your taste.

To avoid unpredictable result, experienced chopper builder recommend waiting until you can afford buying all the accessories from one manufacturer. Waiting may not be easy when it comes to building your dream come true. But when you finally complete your custom chopper, you will be really glad you waited.

How to Keep any Relationship Healthy What to Avoid

Author : Cucan Pemo

With all of the advice out there on how to rebuild your relationship, why not look at tips to keep your already healthy relationship in tact? There are plenty of things that you should avoid in order to make your relationship with your wife or girlfriend from unnecessary miscommunication as well as arguments. In fact, these tips can help you in every relationship that you have read on.DONT be right all the timeTheres nothing more frustrating in a relationship than a person who insists that they are always right. No one is right all of the time, and its time that you realized that. It takes a much stronger person to admit that they were wrong than it is for someone to not admit that they may have made a mistake. Dont be the know it all.DONT refuse to apologizeYou will have something that you need to apologize for at some point, even if you dont think that its a big deal. When you allow your partner to hear that you are sorry about something, you allow them to see that you are willing to move past something in order to have a healthier relationship. And even if you dont think that you are wrong, apologizing is a great way to start fixing the situation instead of making it worse.DONT know the other person better than they know themselvesIf youve ever been in a fight or a discussion when another person has claimed to know what you want, doesnt that feel upsetting? You want to avoid doggedly trying to prove that you know more about the other person than they do because that just isnt the case. Take the time to consider their feelings and thoughts when they tell them to you. To not let them have a say is to make the conversation one sided.DONT assume anythingWhen you start to assume something, you start to chip away at the truth. IF you want to know about something, the other person is going to have to tell you what you need to know. Assuming that someone feels a certain way or that they want you to do a certain thing is only going to set you up for possible problems. Assuming is really just guessing.DONT rub it inIf you do find out that you are right about something, you dont want to constantly rub the fact in long after the discussion is over. Your relationship isnt about someone being right; its about the two of you being happy. If youre right, youre right, but then you need to move on. Your partner will not appreciate being reminded that they were wrong.DONT put your priorities firstWhile you both want to have your needs and wants addressed, when you try to focus more on your own needs than your partners needs, you will be seen as selfish and uncaring. A relationship means that you are putting someone elses needs before your own, and in doing so, allowing your needs to be fulfilled as well. Seek out their needs to see how you can compromise to make both of you happy.DONT interrupt themWhen youre trying to make a point, you might feel that your words are more important than theirs, but this is not helpful. If you are interrupting what someone else is saying all the time, two things happen: one, youre not hearing what they are saying, and two, you are showing that your opinions are more important than theirs. Instead, stop yourself and make a mental note to bring up your point when they are finished.DONT make promises you cant keepYou arent going to be perfect, but when someone is counting on you to help maintain a good relationship; you need to be able to hold up your part of the bargain. This means that you need to be able to make promises that you can keep. And when you do make a promise to someone, they need to be able to expect that you will follow through every time. If you cant make a promise, then let them know that you will try your hardest, but that you can not promise it. This allows them to have realistic expectations of you.No relationship is perfect, but there are plenty of ways that you can keep it from becoming unhealthy. Discover how you can easily bring back the Love of Your Life!- A Potent 4-Step Strategy which always work! ... No matter how stubborn the resistance, no matter how far this perosn isfrom you, no matter how hopeless your situation appears! The Good News Is It Works For Both Men & Women! More underground relationship and love tips, FREE special reports available Here.

Category : General Marriage

Used Car Extended Warranties

Author : Thomas Morva

An extended warranty is a policy that provides the car owner protection against any mechanical failures and breakdown of the car. One should buy an extended warranty as it pays for mechanical repairs on the expiry of the manufacturers warranty. Used car extended warranties are available; their rates depend on the mileage of the car.Whenever you buy a used car, it is important to check if there is any time left on the warranty of the car. Warranties are generally transferable when a vehicle is sold, and the longer the time remaining on the warranty, the better it is for your peace of mind. While the used car extended warranty only covers half the failures of high-mileage cars, those with mileage over 60,000 km dont generally get a used car extended warranty at all. Generally, used car extended warranties have little standardization in them. The most common used car extended warranty is the three-month/3000 mile warranty that covers only the major drivetrain (the engine, transmission, or transaxle and rear end) components of the car. Just remember that these warranties are usually either/or, meaning that the warranty ends when either the time or the mileage has surpassed, whichever is first. Whatever the coverage of the used car extended warranty may be, it is important to be clear on the limits of its coverage, as some warranties tend to have more exclusions than inclusions in the policies. Most of the used car extended warranties provide nationwide protection through out U.S. and Canada. The car owner has the liberty of taking the vehicle to any place for repairs, and the repair cost is covered by the warranty. There is coverage twenty-four hours a day for roadside assistance, for towing, and for a rental car. So with a used car extended warranty, one need not worry over dead batteries and punctured tires while on the road. However, before you actually buy a used car extended warranty and before you go to a dealer, it is better to get free online auto warranty quotes. Extended Auto Warranties provides detailed information on Extended Warranty, Extended Auto Warranties, Used Car Extended Warranties, New Car Extended Warranties and more. Extended Auto Warranties is affiliated with Extended Warranties.

Category : General Art & Entertainment: Magazines

Quit Smoking

Author : Mike Mor
Consider this:Already since 1972, over 60 million people in the USA alone have successfully quit smoking!At one stage over 60% of the adult population was addicted to this drug. Today it is 28% and dropping.Now, isn't this a fair thought.If all these people can do it (60 MILLION OF THEM!) - and they include EVERY TYPE of person imaginable - surely that is PROOF that IT IS POSSIBLE to successfully quit smoking.Here's another Fact.We now know from the latest scientific research, that although nicotine is one of the world's fastest acting drugs --- the actual PHYSICAL withdrawal pangs when you give up ARE SO MILD, YOU WILL HARDLY BE AWARE of THEM WHEN YOU STOP.YES, you have read that sentence right!I know you will want to argue with me on this point, but, first, let me first make the following points.The Desire to SmokeYes, when you stop smoking you will feel the desire AGAIN and AGAIN to smoke.We all know that feeling -- 'I must have a cigarette'. But that desire in itself is not bad or painful.It is just a feeling, a sensation we feel in our body.However........this is where, for most of us our problems start.If we start to fear that 'craving' or try to use 'Willpower' to REPRESS it or FORCE it go away, -- "I wish this feeling would go away" we WILL create pain and tension.This is what as smokers we have all done in the past.That 'feeling' of wanting to smoke then becomes painful, annoying and terribly irritating.Now this is the hard part to realize.The pain, the horror does not come from the desire to smoke, but from HOW we deal with this desire, moment-by-moment WHEN we stop.Can I emphasize this.You do not have to experience ANY pain or agony when you stop. Yes, when you stop you WILL experience a.Temporary feeling of lossA feeling that you are being deprived of somethingA feeling of emptinessA feeling that you will never be able to enjoy yourself again.A feeling that you must have a cigaretteThese feelings, although very real in themselves are not inherently bad or painful. What is important is how you deal with these feelings when you QUIT SMOKING.The key part of quitting smoking naturally is learning how to deal with these cravings when you stop.ConflictRight now, you don't want to give up smoking because you are TERRIFIED of how you will FEEL when you can't smoke.Let's be honest.You smoke now because you enjoy it.Or -- to be more accurate: You smoke now because you have conditioned yourself to enjoy it.It is important that we are honest with ourselves here.In fact, even the 'THOUGHT', the mere 'thought' of not been able to smoke probably fills you with complete dread now.But there is another undeniable fact: This 'pleasure' is killing you. Again we must be brutally honest here. Everyday, you are systemically destroying your health.This is the conflict all smokers face.On the one hand, smoking is killing you and you desperately want to stop...And yet on the other hand, you don't really want to stop because you believe you really enjoy it.Yet, one other truth cannot be denied and this applies to every smoker.We are terrified of how we will F-E-E-L when we can't smoke. We are convinced it will be unbearable and impossible.FEARRight now, the ONLY thing -- yes, THE ONLY THING stopping you from quitting smoking is this fear of how YOU WILL FEEL WHEN YOU STOP.And yet this very fear is the actual key to quitting smoking naturally.Quitting smoking is really all about learning HOW to deal with the cravings and feelings you WILL get when you stop.When you learn how to do that - you will realize that there is nothing to fear when you give up.What is there to fear?When you get the craving to smoke, which you will, again and again - - you will now take the OPPORTUNITY to 'change' or 'transform' that craving so that it is actually enjoyable or at least tolerable to experience.Imagine.You have decided to give up smoking. It's dinnertime.You have finished a day's work.You finish your meal and ..... subconsciously, you reach for a cigarette. But then, of course you remember you no longer smoke.Bang! At that moment, certain gut feelings will arise.Feelings of regret........a feeling that you are missing out on something important and then maybe..... terrible feelings of emptiness..... We all know how it feels.But the real question is: How will you deal with this feeling -- this craving to smoke?Will you just suffer it, try to repress it and hope that it will go away? That is one option. The old willpower method.Or will you give in to the feeling -- and start to smoke again (promising to start again tomorrow)?Or will you - - for the first time ever: - - follow our instructions and actually ALLOW yourself to transform the feeling/craving so that it is actually enjoyable or at least pleasant or tolerable enough to experience.You see, when you can do that, you will no longer be AFRAID of these cravings when you stop smoking.In fact, you will start to WELCOME them because they will give you another opportunity to RESPOND and DEAL with them in this NEW WAY.This process is the essence of quitting smoking naturally and finding it a pleasant and life-affirming experience.Weight-loss?Are you now beginning to see how these principles can also apply to losing weight.You see a beautiful cake. You want to eat it....when BANG! -- You remember you are on a diet.Now watch HOW YOU feel when this happens?Couldn't we describe it as.'Feelings of regret........a feeling that you are missing out on something important and then maybe..... terrible feelings of emptiness.Isn't it essentially the same feeling as not being able to smoke?However, the real question is the same with smoking: How will you DEAL with this feeling - this craving to eat?Will you GIVE IN to it -- and eat the cake or will you try and FORCE yourself not to eat it- and be miserable?Why not consider our alternative?Accept this feeling, this desire to eat. But, instead of giving in to it, learn how to deal and respond to it in a NEW way so that you don't MIND experiencing it?Transform the craving so that it is actually enjoyable or very pleasant to experience.The Joy of quitting Smoking?Remember, when you stop - yes, you WILL feel something but there will be no physical agony, only a temporary feeling that you are MISSING OUT on something. A feeling that you are being deprived of something SPECIAL --- but these feelings will ONLY be temporary.However, to quit smoking successfully and to start to enjoy doing it we must go deeper than these temporary cravings.We must realize that:You find it difficult or impossible to stop smoking now because......... you BELIEVE ABSOLUTELY that you NEED to smoke and even deeper, you BELIEVE that if you give up smoking now, your life will never be as ENJOYABLE again.In one sentence: You believe your life will be intolerable.It is these beliefs that makes quitting smoking difficult NOT Nicotine addiction.Right now, you are not only physically addicted to smoking but you are psychologically dependent or addicted to smoking.If your addiction were purely physical wouldn't all these nicotine patches have a 100% success record!Yet, we all know that even if we use a nicotine substitute, we will still continue to feel a terrible desire to smoke.Again and again, we'll feel we must have a cigarette. At times, it will even get to the stage where we just don't care - even the most dire health warnings will have no affect on us - we just WANT to smoke. Where does this desire come from ?It comes from our conditioning, our beliefs about smoking.This moment, we believe that smoking is an essential pleasure. In fact, most of us have a terrible resistance to EVEN thinking about quitting smoking.Why ?Because we believe that in order to do anything about our addiction, i.e. give up smoking -- we would have to end our pleasure and ending pleasure is something we have NO DESIRE to do.YOUR REAL JOBYour real job in giving up smoking lies in REALLY UNDERSTANDING that you don't NEED to smoke.You remove the psychological addiction to smoking.You will never be truly free until you realize that smoking is not a real pleasure and that when you stop, you WILL NOT BE depriving ourselves of a real pleasure....... ......and then you will not only be able to give up smoking for good but you will enjoy doing it!© http://www.quitsmokingonline.com - All Rights Reserved.Is it possible to enjoy, yes ENJOY quitting smoking - and not gain ANY weight? Follow Sean O'Riain famous 10-day free online Quit Smoking Course at www.quitsmokingonline.com and prove it for yourself.Others quit smoking articles available at http://www.quitsmokingonline.com/Articlecontentspage.htmmike@quitsmokingonline.comThis article will help you remove the need to smoke naturally by argument and reason alone.About The AuthorMike MorI am the author of 'How to Remove the Psychological Addiction TO Smoking' and of 'the Bliss of meditation' at www.meditation-zen.com. This allows me to apply the principles of meditation theory to the process of quitting smoking.You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.
Category : Leadership

Fake Meat? Are You Serious?

Author : Sylvie Charrier

You bet I am! And, with the recipes I provide at
http://www.VegetarianLowCarb.com/Fake-Meat-Are-You-Serious.html,
you (and your family) will be none the wiser, but feel oh so
healthy!!! Read on!

For the low carb vegetarian, meat substitutes are referenced in
the recipes throughout my Living La Vida Low Carb: The
Vegetarian Way Cookbook, which can be found at
http://www.VegetarianLowCarb.com/Fake-Meat-Are-You-Serious.html.
Meat substitutes are often high in protein, low in
carbohydrates, and--believe it or not--quite delicious. I've
created a list of the most popular meat substitutes and briefly
detailed what they are and where the come from, as well as the
basic nutritional value of each and their common uses.

Seitan (Gluten or "Wheat Meat")

Seitan (say-tahn) may very well be a low carb vegetarian
dieter's best friend. Derived from the protein portion of wheat
(gluten), seitan (or wheat gluten or "wheat meat") is a low
sodium, low fat, no cholesterol, and high protein food that
contains almost zero carbs. What more could you ask for in a
meat substitute?

Seitan is considered by many to be a perfect meat substitute. In
fact, some vegetarians complain that its texture is too much
like meat. Seitan can be made from scratch or purchased in many
forms as substitute for beef, chicken, and fish. When buying
commercially-prepared seitan, be sure to check the sodium
content--as it seems to be much higher in these prepared forms.
The good news for you as a cook is that seitan can be prepared
in a countless number of ways, including simmering,
oven-braising, baking, cooking in a pressure cooker, or deep
frying. Of course, if you deep-fry your seitan, it will
instantly jump from zero fat to however much oil it absorbs in
the frying process.

TVP or Veggie Burger

Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), more commonly known as "veggie
burger," is a high protein, high fiber meat substitute made from
100% soy flour with all the oil extracted. TVP contains nearly
zero carbohydrates and can be used almost anywhere one might
typically find meat within a recipe. TVP is usually very low in
fat, however, be sure to check your label because some forms of
processed TVP do not use defatted soya flour and thus contain
higher fat levels. In addition, TVP can be found either flavored
or unflavored to resemble your preferred meat or be seasoned as
you prefer.

Tofu

Most vegetarians have received their fair share of razzing by
non-vegetarians about eating tofu. Despite the teasing, the
facts remain. First eaten in China over 2000 years ago, tofu--a
cheese-like food made by curdling fresh soymilk--is very high in
protein, has no cholesterol, and contains very few carbs. And,
although fat content is higher than most other meat substitutes,
tofu has only the "good fats." A 4 oz. serving contains only 1.8
net carbs with a whopping 9.1 grams of protein.

Tofu can be prepared in numerous ways, including chilled, in
soups, simmered, and deep-fried. In addition, Tofu is often used
in place of sour cream, yogurt, or mayonnaise in dips, spreads,
and salad dressings.

Tofu is an extremely versatile food, and--if prepared
correctly--you'll discover that even meat eaters will love it!

Tempeh

Tempeh (tehm-pay) is a high fiber food product made from process
of fermenting soybeans with a whole grain such as rice or
millet. People in Indonesia have been eating tempeh for
thousands of years. It is very high in protein, but also higher
in carbs than most other vegetarian meat choices. Because of
this, it is recommended that tempeh only be used in moderation.
Tempeh has a firm, nougat-like texture and has nutty or
mushroom-like taste. In addition, tempeh is a source of many
nutrients such as calcium, B-vitamins, and iron. Tempeh usually
needs to be cooked before eating. It can be steamed or simmered,
and is often used in sandwiches, stews, stir-fries, and
casseroles.

Soya Dairy Products

For lactose intolerant individuals, as well as people seeking
alternatives to dairy products (e.g., vegans and
ovo-vegetarians), soya dairy products offer an excellent
replacement for milk and cream in many dishes. Soya dairy
products--created from soya beans or soya flour--have lower fat
content, lower proportion of saturated fat, and no cholesterol
as compared to regular "full fat" milk. With low carbs and
quality protein, soya dairy products are perfect for the low
carb vegetarian. Many commercially-available brands are
fortified with minerals and vitamins, including calcium,
vitamin-D2, vitamin-B12, and vitamin-B2. As an alternative to
butter, soya oil and margarine products are also available.

If you want to know more about the many ways in which you can
enjoy "meat" without ever taking a bite of it, please visit
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Category : Happiness

The Seven Steps To Finding a Great Domain Name

Author : Sharon Hewitt
The most important step in starting your online presence is the selection of your domain name. While this task can appear difficult, you can find a great domain name as long as you take your time and follow a logical process. A great domain name is one that is short enough to be easy to remember, easy to spell correctly, and memorable. This will be your online brand, so take your time and use our tools and you'll soon have your own great domain name. We offer a seven step process for you to follow to get the best name available for your web site.1.) Start with a list of names that immediately come to mind that you would like to have. If you already have an existing business, group or club name - put it on the list. Many of your first choices may not be available, but keep them on your list for now. Fortunately, there are now more Top Level Domain (TLD) alternatives such as .net, .biz, .us, .org or .info. The ".Biz" extension is still new, but will become more popular in time. Another alternate is to use the extensions that were made for some of the smaller countries such as ".cc" (Cocos Islands), or ".tv" (Tuvalu).2.) When registering a domain name, use a company that offers free online tools to generate ideas for names. Start by searching for one of your top names or keywords. If the name is not available, you will get a list of recommended alternative names including other extensions, dashes and popular prefixes and suffixes. This can be a great source of ideas and can save you considerable time if you are looking for a very competitive phrase.3.) Use Keyword rich domain names - Assemble a list of action keywords that can serve as a domain name or use a combination of keywords (example: killbugsfast.com). Choosing the right combination of keywords can help in your marketing efforts - both online and offline.4.) Prefixes - One popular approach is to add a prefix in the beginning of a more generic name, as in eToys.com or eGreetings.com. Additional common prefixes to consider are e, z, my, and Ez.5.) Suffixes - If you have an existing business, this can be very effective. Two good extensions are Online and Direct ( ex: MerrilLynchDirect.com). The more powerful your brand is, the more effective this option can be.6.) Consider adding a Dash. Some names can be very effective with the use of a dash. If the website is primarily to be found via search engines, then the dash can be used very well. For search engine purposes, you can use a number of keywords separated by dashes. For most businesses, we recommend that you limit the use of dashes (no more than one), as you should use the address on your business cards, in your email signature and all of your advertising campaigns.7.) Creative combination words - Get creative and use action words that can be partially combined to create a new word. Brainstorm by using a combination of your sites keywords. A great example of this is a senior care provider named Evergive.Remember this will be your brand, so take your time, make a complete list, Follow these seven steps and you should have a list of names to choose a great domain name.To get an idea of good keywords, we recommend an online tool that was created by Digital Point Solutions and can be located at the following link:

http://www.economywebdomains.com/domain-resources-search-engine-optimization.htmSharon Hewitt is founder and President of Economy Web Domains. For more information about registering your own domain name, or getting affordable web hosting, visit the website http://www.economywebdomains.com/This article may be freely distributed if this resource box remains attached.
Category : Business:Domain-Names