In 1949, I had a real problem with a dental phobia. Four dentists had turned me down as a patient. I had two abscessed teeth and a mouthful of other cavities. My dental phobia was so bad that it had forced me to go to a hospital some years earlier in order to have three abscessed teeth removed while I was unconscious.
I went to a dental convention where I found the recommended dentist who did hypnosis. He couldn't work on my teeth, but he said he thought he could help me. So, at the lunch break, I went to his room with several other dentists, and he hypnotized me with a “standard” induction technique. Then, he taught me a psychological trick of relaxation. If I raised my left hand whenever I felt my right hand becoming a fist, indicating tension, the dentist would stop, and I would relax my right hand, and lower my left hand.) I didn't believe it would work, but I made an appointment with the last dentist who had turned me down and had recommended hypnosis.
For the first few minutes, I kept raising my left hand, and he stopped immediately. After that, I didn't need to raise my left hand much at all, and he worked fast.
He pulled the two bad teeth, and drilled and filled a dozen more in one single hour and half session. I had Novocain for the bad ones, and didn't need it for the others. Both the dentist and I were amazed at this, and he asked if I were really twins
To me, a 22-year-old engineering student, this was a genuine “miracle”, and I started to learn all I could about this miracle cure. I read everything I could find, from the 1700's literature about Mesmer, Coue, etc, up to Erickson, Barber, etc.
I became an electronic engineer, and pursued this as my major career, but my avocation continued to be hypnosis, and by extension, psychology. (Much of behavior psychology is similar to hypnosis). I used it professionally, taught it in a major university to doctors, and continued to learn about it. I performed some “shows”, and considered a career as a stage hypnotist, but was more interested in using it for helping people, as it had helped me.
In 1979, I left electronic engineering, and turned to psychology. I went back and obtained a Doctorate in Psychology based on my education, life experience, and my doctoral dissertation. I became a successful Behaviorist Psychologist for years in private practice in Florida. I gradually converted to an Orthomolecular practice when I found that these types of therapies worked better than any “talk therapy”, although talk therapy is sometimes useful as well.
Hypnotic Relaxation
During this many years of study, and later career as a psychologist, I realized that what that original dentist who hypnotized me had actually done. With hypnosis, he had simply given me a “new” conscious tool of relaxation. Using this simple tool, I could actually change something in my unconscious called a “phobia”. It wasn't really a miracle, though I had thought so at the time. Adding this knowledge to my knowledge of Pavlovian “conditioning responses”, I came up with what I called the Bate Relaxation Technique.
This is very simple, yet it can be very powerful - much more powerful than most realize because of its simplicity. It starts with a general hypnotic induction technique of relaxing the body muscles, starting with the toes and going up to the scalp and face. Then, in a state of muscle relaxation, ask the subject to visualize a very beautiful relaxing scene he/she is in. Describe the scene. Ask them to concentrate on how beautiful and very relaxing it is.
Then, ask the subject to memorize the feelings of relaxation and concentration they are feeling at that time. Have them put these feelings into their memory like a photograph. Then, give them a post-hypnotic suggestion that they can now recall those feeling any time they simply count to three. End the session, and have the subject stand up, take a deep breath and simply count to three.
It's simply amazing how the shoulders often slump 2-3 inches or some other muscles that the subject usually tenses from stress relax. I describe the “strange” feeling as sort of a “blah” feeling. (As subjects stand up from the session, their “normal” pattern of muscle stress takes effect, and the “instant” relaxation is definitely experienced.)
I then tell the subject that they now have the pattern, but it up to them to use it often, several times a day, even if not needed, for the next week or so. This will set this pattern into their unconscious as a “conditioned response”. (Remember Pavlov's dog?) Now, they have the same tool I got from the original dentist, but it is much more enhanced and valuable. It instantly relieves stress of any kind.
Driving a car a long distance is very stressful. My wife and I recently drove over 20 hours straight thru, with me driving about 14 of those hours. At 78 years old, that's not “usual”. The secret - we both simply count to three every so often and are able to relax behind the wheel. Muscle tension is very tiring, and few are able to relax this muscle tension behind the wheel.
This relaxation technique is very useful in many ways in helping to solve psychological problems of phobias, compulsions, and even some serious physical problems. I was able to solve dozens of Asthma problems in all persons between 7 and 15 years old, and was often successful with older persons as well. (Kids in this age range are very suggestible; some adults are too cynical.)
The system is simple, but effective. First, teach the relaxation. Then, have the patient emulate a really bad asthma attack. “Come on, get really bad, your throat is closing more and more.” It's getting worse and worse.” When the patient really starts to become in distress, say, “Now, count to three”. As he gets to three, he relaxes, and says, “Now, it's gone, and you are in control”.
Many years ago, I did this routine on the 14-year-old son of lifelong friends. When I was visiting them a few years ago, I walked into the store of the son, and he recognized me immediately. I was surprised as it had been over 20 years since he had seen me. He said, “Do you think I could ever forget the man who cured my Asthma?”
It was another great day for my ego.
There's nothing magical or even mysterious about it. All you are doing is teaching a new “trick” to the unconscious mind. This “trick” of instant relaxation is learned as a conditioned response by repetition and use. It becomes a tool for the conscious mind to use in all types of situations to reduce stress. As everybody knows, stress ages us, diminishes the immune system, and helps to kill us.
The various forms of yoga and other meditation techniques are similar, yet different. They relieve stress of course, but are of little use in immediate stressful situations. This relaxation is immediate.
This also can be used for self-hypnosis, positive statements and visualizations.
I also used it for patients that wanted to stop smoking as a “substitute” for that instant craving that comes to an addicted smoker.
One idea makes a lot of people “afraid” of hypnosis. The idea that another person has “control” over them, and can make them do literally anything. Every experiment ever conducted has shown that this is simply not true. Hypnosis cannot force a person to do anything that is against his/her moral code. The unconscious mind is very protective, and is what we are working with either with hypnosis or subliminal training.
There is some possibility of “indirect” misuse of hypnosis. I once witnessed a hypnotist demonstrating this. He had a very attractive woman who was very hypnotizable (instantly into somnambulism by snapping his fingers). He hypnotized her, and told her to take off her clothes. She awoke instantly and was embarrassed, but had no conscious memory of why.
He then hypnotized her again, and this time, told her that she was at home in her bathroom with the door closed, and she was going to take a bath. She calmly started to take off her clothes. He stopped her before she got too far, but she was obviously going to completely strip.
It was interesting how he stopped her. He told her that someone had come into her home, and was near the bathroom door. She said, “Don't come in. I'm not dressed”.
He then had her get dressed, and woke her. She had no memory of the incident.
When I was a young man, I had a girlfriend who I had sex with once or twice. And she had been hypnotized several times as well. One night I wanted sex, but she didn't. I used the cue that hypnotized her, but to no avail. She refused, even hypnotized. So, the idea that someone can make you do something you do not want to do is false. I can testify to that personally. Our unconscious mind is very protective of us in all ways, even though some ways may be wrong.
Of course, if you work with either hypnosis or subliminal training, or virtually any type of serious psychology you have to be aware of the unconscious mind, as that entity is always what you are trying to influence.
Hypnotic Age Regression
This is a very useful tool for a psychologist, or, for that matter, any doctor of any stripe. Under even “light” hypnosis, it can be used to “pull” details from the life of the patient that he/she has forgotten consciously. (The unconscious memory has everything in it.)
There are several “tricks of the trade” involved. After my Relaxation Technique, I used a “deepening” technique that went something like this, “Now, I want you to imagine and visualize yourself going down an escalator as I count to ten. One, imagine yourself stepping on and feeling the steps form under your feet. Two, as you move down, relax even more. Three, as you go down further, concentrate more and more. Four, and as you relax more, you can concentrate more. Five, this positive circle of concentration and relaxation continues as you move down.”
Continue with similar repetitions thru nine, and then, “Ten, step off the escalator into a room. This room is yours alone. It is only in your mind, and no one else can ever get into it. You can make it anything you want. In this room, you can do anything or visualize anything that will help you to be a better person. In this room you can remember anything you want.”
Next, I would start the questioning. For example, a man came to me to try to find a lost valuable diamond engagement ring. He and his fiancé had broken up, and she had returned the ring to him. He remembered taking the ring, but when he got home, he couldn't find it at all. I did the above technique, and then started.
I said. “I want to you to go back in time to the moment when she handed you the ring. Where were you and she at that time?”
He replied, “We were in her living room.”
“Alright, see yourself taking the ring. What did you do with it?”
He said, “I'm putting it into my small watch pocket of my jeans.”
“OK, now you are leaving her. What happened next?”
“I'm getting into my car, and driving home”
“Good, what happens next?”
“I'm going into my bedroom, and changing clothes.”
“Why?”
“I have to go to a baseball presentation dinner.”
“OK, what did you do with your jeans?”
“Oh NO! I had put them in the washer!”
That was the story. He went home and found the ring stuck in the washer. (The usual story of such is that it gets caught in the “U” drain under a sink.) This illustrates the value of “age regression” as a memory aid.
Of course, it's also useful to uncover the beginnings of phobias and compulsions. A woman came to me with a cat phobia and asthma. I did the usual as above, and with a couple of other useful techniques found the problem. One “trick” is to say, “OK, now you are going back in time. It is your 15th birthday. You are awake in that morning. Do you have asthma?”
She replied, “yes.” (She had earlier said on intake questioning that her asthma had started very early. I start well past that so as to get the patient used to going back.)
“Ok, now you are ten years old, just waking up on your birthday. Do you have asthma now?” Same answer.
“OK, you are now five years old, on your birthday. Do you have asthma now?” Same answer
I worked back thru 4 and 3 and 2, 1, and started back in months. I got to the ninth month, and she didn't have asthma. Still she had no memory of anything that was related. So, I went to her tenth month, and went backwards, day to day with the same question. I got to the day when she did have asthma. Now I asked her, “What happened to you during the last day that caused you to have asthma? I am going to count to three, and when I get to three, you will remember everything. One, you're starting to remember. Two, memory is coming back. Three, you now remember everything.”
She then related, “I was lying on my back in a crib, and the cat jumped into the crib, and lay across my mouth. I couldn't breathe, or call out, and I was scared. I don't know what happened, but I think I hit the cat, and she went off me.”
It was two birds with one stone. Cat phobia, and asthma caused at that point. Asthma is often a “protective” device used to keep oxygen in the body. Most can easily breath in but have real problems breathing out. This was her case.
Then, we get to the really interesting part. Age regression to past lives. As an agnostic, I don't really know if the many stories I have heard from many persons are true, or something from the universal mind or what?
Probably the single most impressive story is from the man who came to me with two lifelong phobias that he had had since earliest memory. He was deathly afraid of fire and water. He thought that these phobias might be from past lives, and asked me to try to find out.
He was easily hypnotizable, and with little urging went back thru birth to the previous life. He had been a circus clown, and been burned to death in a circus fire. It was then simple to go back to a previous life to that. It seems that he had stolen a horse, and was caught. The vigilantes didn't have a tree, so they hanged him from a bridge. The rope broke, and he drowned. Of course, it took much more time to go thru, and some suggestions from me. He was cured according to a phone call a week later.
I've had several such interesting cases. Another was fascinating to me. Under hypnosis, a man kept saying, “All I can see is a bird”. I kept after him about this bird for 10 or more minutes, but he couldn't see much more than this bird. Finally, he said, “It's a black bird, and it's on my shield”.
I pressed him harder about his shield, and did he have a sword and a horse. He suddenly screamed, “There's blood all around me, and all over me and my horse. I'm killing people all around with my sword, and they're trying to kill me! ”
I questioned him closely, and it became evident that the date was 1066 at the battle of Hastings as the Normans conquered England.
Is the story true? I cannot say with any certainty, but it was impressive.
When I gave seminars and talks on hypnosis, I usually finished with doing my Relaxation Technique, and my deepening. Then, I would say, “In your room, sitting comfortably, I want you to let your mind go out of your body. Let it go out into space, and as you see earth behind you as that familiar blue and white marble, see space as almost velvety, with stars and planets being very clear and steady. It's really beautiful out here in space. Now, you are coming to a white cloud that is getting bigger and bigger, and you are now entering it. On the other side, there is another blue marble world. As you approach, it looks like Earth, but as you get really close, you see no huge cities, but beautiful parks and lovely buildings that seem to be a part of the landscape. As you come to it, and walk about, you notice that the people are all friendly, and the animals are all friendly, and the gardens and parks all around are simply the loveliest you have ever seen. You are filled with the same sort of happiness that it seems everybody there has. You are at peace with yourself and that place.”
“Now, it's time to leave, and we are going back into space again. Ahead of us is that same white cloud, and this time, as we enter it, we make a left turn, and we are now going back in time. The year is 1700 on Earth, and as we come back to Earth in that time, we are going to each go into a body in that time and place. I want you to look at your feet, and your clothes, and your surroundings, and have a sense of who you are in that body. Now, it's time to return. We are leaving this time and place, and going back thru that white cloud, and back to that blue marble of earth, and back to that comfortable seat, and into your own body again. As I count to three backwards, you are gong to awaken, not drowsy or sleepy or affected by my voice at all, and you will remember everything you experienced.”
Then, I count, “Three, two, one, awake fully awake. Now, how many persons really experienced that beautiful planet?”
About a third or more really did visualize it clearly. (A few were somewhat angry with me for not leaving them longer!) Then I asked, “Now, how many persons experienced themselves in 1700?” Surprisingly, about one third had very good and clear visualizations. One woman was indignant “I had bare feet, and scratched legs, and I was a serving woman”. She had a very high opinion of herself in this life obviously. Needless to say, these stories were very interesting, and varied. One woman impressed me with, “I was in a dark place waiting to be born.”
Of course, such stories do not prove anything. They could be products of imagination, or simply scraps of something from the unconscious or universal mind. However, or whatever they are, taken in bulk from honest persons with no known vested interest, they do prove something beyond our conscious knowledge.
An “Impossible” Story
Here's a true story that is unbelievable to many people. In reading about hypnosis, I came across an article where a professional hypnotist had claimed that he had been able to increase a woman's breast size using hypnosis. I dismissed that claim until in 1978; I read an article by Dr Ted X. Barber in the Journal of Clinical Hypnosis about hypnotic phenomena. This article discussed many different hypnotic phenomena, including several experiments at several different colleges that had all done a similar experiment. As I recall (at this much later date), each college used 8-12 women, all of whom were somewhat flat chested, and all wanted larger breasts.
All were carefully measured, above and below the actual breasts, and across them at the nipples. Once a week for 12 weeks, they were hypnotized as a group, and told to visualize things like, “See yourself in a mirror naked with larger breasts. Admire your larger breasts. See how good they look, and how good you feel with them. Now, see yourself dressed in a very becoming dress, and how well it looks on you with your new breasts. It increases your self-confidence as well. “
These comments were repeated several times. As I recall, the average for all of the various experiments was that 80% actually increased their breast size, and the average increase was 2.1 inches.
Let's take another deeper look at this. The average success rate for losing weight by hypnosis is considered to be less than 65%. In other less reported breast size experiments, DECREASING breast size in women with overly large breasts, the success rate was negligible.
In addition, this suggestion is specific - add body cells to a certain part of the body only! We have no knowledge if actual mammary cells were added, or only fat cells, but still!!!
I've won two bets from other psychologists that this story was published in a reputable scientific journal. I made a hypnosis tape specifically for “breast enlargement”, and heard for a few of the women who purchased it that it did indeed work for them. Unfortunately, few people report either success or failure.
Why doesn't hypnosis work better on the “lesser task” of losing weight, or losing breast weight? The explanation is difficult, but in my experience the social “advantage” to women of large breasts inhibits the unconscious from losing this “advantage”. Some women are “punishing” their selves (or their husbands) by being fat. (Sort of “love me for me, not for my body”). Motives of the unconscious mind are often murky and difficult for our conscious minds to understand. The computer analogy of “garbage in - garbage out” applies here.
Harmful Unconscious Ideas
The unconscious mind can be a force for good or bad. It apparently doesn't discriminate - again like a computer. If a virus gets in, it can distort many other programs in different ways.
Let's examine a very illustrative case. A woman brought in her 8 year old boy for hypnosis for bedwetting. I did the usual direct suggestion, and told her to keep him off all milk products for at least a week.
Two days later, she and her son were back. No success. This time, I did age regression hypnosis. He went back (with a little urging) to when he was 4. He was in bed almost asleep when he heard someone trying to get in his window. He was so scared that he wet himself, and cried out. The burglar (real or imagined) left. The unconscious “logic” to this boy - urination protects from intruders in night. It wasn't difficult to remove this logic (computer virus), and his mother said that he hadn't wet again a few months later.
The great master of hypnotic therapy, Milton Erickson, once had an almost comic situation that he solved in a unique way. It seems that a recently married couple came to him because each was a bed wetter. On their honeymoon, the bed was wet each morning, and each thought the other was very thoughtful in not mentioning it. After a few days, they each confessed and came to Erickson.
He made them agree to do exactly what he said, and then told them to kneel on the bed when they were ready for sleep and each had to urinate, and then sleep in it. They came back several days later, and they had kept their word. He then told them, “Since you did as I told you, tonight you can go to bed normally without the urination, and come back tomorrow”. The next day, they said the bed was dry in the morning, so he “allowed” them another dry night. Then another, and then he declared them “cured”.
These two stories illustrate the immense power of the unconscious for both good and bad. One of the major jobs of the unconscious mind is to “protect” the physical body (home of the unconscious mind) from harm. If a threat is perceived whether real or imaginary, it goes into action, even if the action may be harmful to itself.
Phil Bate PhD - Retired Orthomolecular Psychologist
Inventor and Patent Pending Holder for
Brain Wave Amplitude Changing via Auditory Training
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Cheap Airline Tickets: Great Ways To Save
A round-the-world trip remains the world's greatest journey. For two out of every three people, this is the ultimate travel experience, according to recent research. Needless to say, in a world obsessed by travel, travelers and travel agents are both looking for the cheapest tickets and airfares available.
Cheap airline tickets, in most cases, can be obtained from wholesale dealers and discounters.
If your requirements are simple - you want a round-trip ticket from one place to another, you have a particular airline on your mind and you have definite dates; then you can go directly to the source - to the ticket discount agency which buys cheap tickets in bulk from wholesalers and consolidators.
In real life most trips require more planning, and most people need a help from the agent to figure out what would be the best air ticket solution for their particular case. Cheap airfares to a particular region can often be found with local airlines that specialize in that country. Sometimes an agency that operates and retails tours to a particular country will have a discount agreement with the national carrier and will sell discount tickets on that airline.
With a bit of research through travel magazines aimed at the particular country of your choice, you can often find agencies dealing with national carriers for that country. For the cheapest possible airfare to many places the most affordable prices are often found in local travel agencies that deal with a particular destination selling round-trip discount airline flights - most likely to the capital of that country and a few main cities.
Sometimes you can find a really cheap air ticket with a discount retail agency that specializes in trips to a wider range of destinations or to multiple destinations. Through the sheer number of tickets that they sell they can command a reasonable discount. However, keep in mind that most advertised prices do not include taxes, luggage fee and airport tax, so the cheap airfare may end up being not so cheap. Best to read the small print to clarify exactly what you are getting before you purchase a ticket.
Another trick of the trade is for agencies to grab attention by indicating the lowest possible prices, which only apply on specific dates in low season. You’ll find that all agencies do this, even the most expensive ones so, don’t be surprised if you get a quote at double the price from what was displayed in the ad.
Airlines usually publish their scheduled flights and prices six months in advance. If you have decided on a destination it can be a good opportunity to get an ‘early bird’ discount by booking well in advance. Keep your eye on the travel press and also airline web-sites. There are often special discounts and incentives aimed at travelers who book online, as carrying out a booking online is cheaper for the company than through an intermediary who will take a commission.
However, although you can expect to get the cheapest air ticket if you start searching many months ahead, there are some exceptions. At times like Christmas or other periods of high demand the prices are usually inflated and planes fill up many months in advance. If you can be flexible and travel on actual holiday days such as Christmas day or New Years Eve you can find some pretty attractive discounts.
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Cheap airline tickets, in most cases, can be obtained from wholesale dealers and discounters.
If your requirements are simple - you want a round-trip ticket from one place to another, you have a particular airline on your mind and you have definite dates; then you can go directly to the source - to the ticket discount agency which buys cheap tickets in bulk from wholesalers and consolidators.
In real life most trips require more planning, and most people need a help from the agent to figure out what would be the best air ticket solution for their particular case. Cheap airfares to a particular region can often be found with local airlines that specialize in that country. Sometimes an agency that operates and retails tours to a particular country will have a discount agreement with the national carrier and will sell discount tickets on that airline.
With a bit of research through travel magazines aimed at the particular country of your choice, you can often find agencies dealing with national carriers for that country. For the cheapest possible airfare to many places the most affordable prices are often found in local travel agencies that deal with a particular destination selling round-trip discount airline flights - most likely to the capital of that country and a few main cities.
Sometimes you can find a really cheap air ticket with a discount retail agency that specializes in trips to a wider range of destinations or to multiple destinations. Through the sheer number of tickets that they sell they can command a reasonable discount. However, keep in mind that most advertised prices do not include taxes, luggage fee and airport tax, so the cheap airfare may end up being not so cheap. Best to read the small print to clarify exactly what you are getting before you purchase a ticket.
Another trick of the trade is for agencies to grab attention by indicating the lowest possible prices, which only apply on specific dates in low season. You’ll find that all agencies do this, even the most expensive ones so, don’t be surprised if you get a quote at double the price from what was displayed in the ad.
Airlines usually publish their scheduled flights and prices six months in advance. If you have decided on a destination it can be a good opportunity to get an ‘early bird’ discount by booking well in advance. Keep your eye on the travel press and also airline web-sites. There are often special discounts and incentives aimed at travelers who book online, as carrying out a booking online is cheaper for the company than through an intermediary who will take a commission.
However, although you can expect to get the cheapest air ticket if you start searching many months ahead, there are some exceptions. At times like Christmas or other periods of high demand the prices are usually inflated and planes fill up many months in advance. If you can be flexible and travel on actual holiday days such as Christmas day or New Years Eve you can find some pretty attractive discounts.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Homes For Sale - Tips To Help Make Your Home More Marketable
You've finally decided that you want to sell your house. Your house is on the market, and you've found a real estate agent you can trust. Now what? The next and most obvious step is to get your home sold. To help aid in the selling of your home, I will outline some tips that I personally believe will benefit in the marketability and potential selling of your home. The goal here is to obtain that all important "stamp of approval" in which the red imprint reads: "SOLD."
Usually, the first place your potential buyer is going to see, will be the front of your house. The goal here is to make it as attractive as possible, but more importantly, inviting. First impressions are very important. First positive impressions, if you will, are even more important. The key here is to make sure everything looks neat and clean. Cut the grass, pull out the weeds, trim the bushes, plant some flowers, and clear out the walkway.
Make sure your home is clean. These include things like steam cleaning your carpets, mopping your floors, dusting hard-to-reach areas, and cleaning your windows (both inside and out). Potential buyers are very picky people, and as such, they like to inspect as much as they can.
Try and keep both colors and styles neutral. The key here is not to influence your buyer with your own personal style. Someone might walk in, look at a red wall, and be immediately turned off. The idea is to try and make them visualize the colors for themselves. Keeping things neutral is a good solution to this "problem."
Check lighting. No one wants to look at a house that they can't see. Seems obvious, right? Unfortunately, as a real estate agent myself, I've had quite a few cases where this element has been overlooked. Check your light bulbs, and make sure they're working. Although I recommend checking all the light bulbs, I'd be more concerned with the areas in the house that are darker or that require more artificial lighting. These include places like the basement and bathrooms. It's also a good idea to open your curtains. Simply put, the more natural light, the better.
Make repairs if necessary. These include things like a fresh coat of paint, patching up of any holes in the wall, and torn patio screens. You want your buyer to feel like your home has been well taken care of. This is a big plus.
Try to avoid clutter. One of the worst things that can happen is when your buyer feels "boxed in." Try and keep clutter to a minimum. Remove any unnecessary items such as too many pictures and accessories. The goal here is you want to have your house feel like a home, yet at the same time have it as spacious and organized as possible. You want the buyer to get a good sense of the space and visualize it as their own.
After all is said and done, it is important to note that the aforementioned tips do not guarantee a sell of ones home, although it can certainly help. Everyone is different, and there are other variables to consider. But like I said, these certainly can help. As a final test, invite a friend over and have them share their opinions with you about the presentation of your home. In the best case scenario, it is best to invite someone that has never been to your house (or not that often). In this way, they can view your home with a "fresh pair of eyes." All of these suggestions boil down to one common goal: You want your home to feel inviting, and have your potential buyer view it as their own.
And try also at Lake Tapps Homes for Sale.
Usually, the first place your potential buyer is going to see, will be the front of your house. The goal here is to make it as attractive as possible, but more importantly, inviting. First impressions are very important. First positive impressions, if you will, are even more important. The key here is to make sure everything looks neat and clean. Cut the grass, pull out the weeds, trim the bushes, plant some flowers, and clear out the walkway.
Make sure your home is clean. These include things like steam cleaning your carpets, mopping your floors, dusting hard-to-reach areas, and cleaning your windows (both inside and out). Potential buyers are very picky people, and as such, they like to inspect as much as they can.
Try and keep both colors and styles neutral. The key here is not to influence your buyer with your own personal style. Someone might walk in, look at a red wall, and be immediately turned off. The idea is to try and make them visualize the colors for themselves. Keeping things neutral is a good solution to this "problem."
Check lighting. No one wants to look at a house that they can't see. Seems obvious, right? Unfortunately, as a real estate agent myself, I've had quite a few cases where this element has been overlooked. Check your light bulbs, and make sure they're working. Although I recommend checking all the light bulbs, I'd be more concerned with the areas in the house that are darker or that require more artificial lighting. These include places like the basement and bathrooms. It's also a good idea to open your curtains. Simply put, the more natural light, the better.
Make repairs if necessary. These include things like a fresh coat of paint, patching up of any holes in the wall, and torn patio screens. You want your buyer to feel like your home has been well taken care of. This is a big plus.
Try to avoid clutter. One of the worst things that can happen is when your buyer feels "boxed in." Try and keep clutter to a minimum. Remove any unnecessary items such as too many pictures and accessories. The goal here is you want to have your house feel like a home, yet at the same time have it as spacious and organized as possible. You want the buyer to get a good sense of the space and visualize it as their own.
After all is said and done, it is important to note that the aforementioned tips do not guarantee a sell of ones home, although it can certainly help. Everyone is different, and there are other variables to consider. But like I said, these certainly can help. As a final test, invite a friend over and have them share their opinions with you about the presentation of your home. In the best case scenario, it is best to invite someone that has never been to your house (or not that often). In this way, they can view your home with a "fresh pair of eyes." All of these suggestions boil down to one common goal: You want your home to feel inviting, and have your potential buyer view it as their own.
And try also at Lake Tapps Homes for Sale.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
How to Generate Web Traffic Without Spending a Cent!
How To Generate Traffic Using Only Free Methods
Putting up a company would of course require a lot of things, to get straight to the point, you need a capital. To make money requires money as well. But of course, with the versatility the internet offers, there are many ways you could find that could help optimize the potential of your site or business in generating traffic.
While there are ways to jumpstart your traffic flows, many sites don’t have the resources that others have to generate more traffic for your site. Well, you don’t have to spend a cent; all you need is the proper mindset and a lot of eagerness. You also must have the drive and perseverance to do hard work and research to generate more traffic for your site.
How sweet it is to have more traffic for your site without spending a single cent. Now it’s a sure thing that many sites have articles that offer tips and guidelines in how to generate traffic using only free methods. Because it is possible, you don’t need to speed a single cent, it may take time, to say honestly, I’m not going to beat around the bush with you. You get better chances by paying for your advertisements, but at least you get a fighting chance with some of these free methods I’m about to tell you.
Take advantage of online forums and online communities. The great thing about forums and online communities is that you can target a certain group that fits the certain demographic that you are looking for. You can discuss about lots of things about the niche that you represent or offer. Another great advantage is that you know what you are getting into and you will be prepared.
With online communities and forums you can build a reputation for your company. Show them what you are made of and wow them with your range of expertise about the subject, with that you can build a reputation and build trust with the people in your expertise and knowledge.
You can also make use of newsletters. Provide people with a catalog of your products and interesting and entertaining articles. If you make it really interesting and entertaining, more people will sign up for your newsletter and recommend it to other people. The more people who signs up for your newsletter, the more people there will be that will go to your site increasing your traffic.
Another great idea is trading links with other sites. You don’t have to spend a cent. All you have to do is reach an agreement with another webmaster. With exchanging links, the efforts both sites do will benefit both sites. Every traffic that goes to the site could potentially click on the link of your site and visit your site as well. This works well especially when both sites feature the same niche.
Write articles that could pique the attention of people that have interest in your product. Try writing articles that will provide tips and guides to other aficionados. Writing articles that provide good service and knowledge to other people would provide the necessary mileage your traffic flow needs.
Many sites offer free submission and posting of your articles. When people find interest in your articles they have a good chance of following the track by finding out where the article originated. Include a link or a brief description of your company with the article and there’s a great probability that they will go to your site.
Write good content for your site. Many search engines track down the keywords and keyword phrases your site uses and how they are used. It is not a requirement that a content should be done by a professional content writer. You could do your on but you have to make content for your site that is entertaining as well as informational. It should provide certain requirements as well as great quality.
Generally, internet users use search engines to find what they are looking for. Search engines in return use keyword searching in aiding their search results. With the right keywords, you could get high rankings in search engine results without the costs.
All of these methods and more will drive more traffic to your site for free. All it takes is a bit of effort and extended man hours. Learn all you can about the methods depicted here and you will soon have a site with a great traffic flow without the usual costs that come with it.
Increase Web Traffic in 15 Minutes
Instant Traffic Surge See the Proof
Putting up a company would of course require a lot of things, to get straight to the point, you need a capital. To make money requires money as well. But of course, with the versatility the internet offers, there are many ways you could find that could help optimize the potential of your site or business in generating traffic.
While there are ways to jumpstart your traffic flows, many sites don’t have the resources that others have to generate more traffic for your site. Well, you don’t have to spend a cent; all you need is the proper mindset and a lot of eagerness. You also must have the drive and perseverance to do hard work and research to generate more traffic for your site.
How sweet it is to have more traffic for your site without spending a single cent. Now it’s a sure thing that many sites have articles that offer tips and guidelines in how to generate traffic using only free methods. Because it is possible, you don’t need to speed a single cent, it may take time, to say honestly, I’m not going to beat around the bush with you. You get better chances by paying for your advertisements, but at least you get a fighting chance with some of these free methods I’m about to tell you.
Take advantage of online forums and online communities. The great thing about forums and online communities is that you can target a certain group that fits the certain demographic that you are looking for. You can discuss about lots of things about the niche that you represent or offer. Another great advantage is that you know what you are getting into and you will be prepared.
With online communities and forums you can build a reputation for your company. Show them what you are made of and wow them with your range of expertise about the subject, with that you can build a reputation and build trust with the people in your expertise and knowledge.
You can also make use of newsletters. Provide people with a catalog of your products and interesting and entertaining articles. If you make it really interesting and entertaining, more people will sign up for your newsletter and recommend it to other people. The more people who signs up for your newsletter, the more people there will be that will go to your site increasing your traffic.
Another great idea is trading links with other sites. You don’t have to spend a cent. All you have to do is reach an agreement with another webmaster. With exchanging links, the efforts both sites do will benefit both sites. Every traffic that goes to the site could potentially click on the link of your site and visit your site as well. This works well especially when both sites feature the same niche.
Write articles that could pique the attention of people that have interest in your product. Try writing articles that will provide tips and guides to other aficionados. Writing articles that provide good service and knowledge to other people would provide the necessary mileage your traffic flow needs.
Many sites offer free submission and posting of your articles. When people find interest in your articles they have a good chance of following the track by finding out where the article originated. Include a link or a brief description of your company with the article and there’s a great probability that they will go to your site.
Write good content for your site. Many search engines track down the keywords and keyword phrases your site uses and how they are used. It is not a requirement that a content should be done by a professional content writer. You could do your on but you have to make content for your site that is entertaining as well as informational. It should provide certain requirements as well as great quality.
Generally, internet users use search engines to find what they are looking for. Search engines in return use keyword searching in aiding their search results. With the right keywords, you could get high rankings in search engine results without the costs.
All of these methods and more will drive more traffic to your site for free. All it takes is a bit of effort and extended man hours. Learn all you can about the methods depicted here and you will soon have a site with a great traffic flow without the usual costs that come with it.
Increase Web Traffic in 15 Minutes
Instant Traffic Surge See the Proof
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Piano Playing And Excuses; A Sour Mix
You’ve just finished playing the piano for family members or some friends. If you’ve truly played poorly, the instinctive thing to do is to delve into a repertoire of excuses, some of which might include:
“Who can play at this time of day?”
“Of course that wasn’t good. You try playing when someone in your audience has a whistling nose.”
“I just started his piece last week. What do you expect, Liberachi?”
“Okay, so you try playing it. It’s difficult, man!”
Although there may be truth peppered in these thoughts, the last thing that a pianist wants to do is to get into the habit of jumping into an excuse. It is unprofessional and, although beginners are by no means professionals, they must aspire towards the habit of behaving professionally for a smoother road in the future.
Almost worse than the ‘excuse for poor playing’ statements, are excuses given when a performance is actually good. Not being able to take a compliment is one of the worst habits that you can acquire. Here’s why.
If an audience member throws a compliment your way, they may actually be sincere, rather than just attempting to be nice. If you deny them their opinion, then you lesson yourself and them. Here’s an example.
Audience member: “That was so great. I loved your playing.”
Here are three atrocious responses:
“Oh, come on. I stunk! I can’t believe anyone really liked that garbage performance.”
“Ya, but did you hear all of those mistakes that I made? I’m so embarrassed.”
“You’re just saying that to be nice. You don’t have to be nice, you know. Just tell me the truth for a change. My playing was terrible.”
In the first response, you’ve destroyed your audience member’s credibility. If they really liked your performance, then they’ve just told that person that their opinion is uninformed and blatantly incorrect.
In the second response, you’ve just told an unsuspecting admirer that you made a lot of mistakes. Perhaps they really didn’t hear or focus on that aspect of your playing. You’ve now downgraded your performance. Your admirer may possibly be convinced that you did not play that well, after all.
The third response is downright offensive. Just because you’ve hit rock bottom in an emotional roller-coaster ride, doesn’t mean that you have to take a passenger along with you on that ride.
So how can you rid yourself of excuses, and ineffective and unprofessional responses? That’s easy. Practice stating the correct responses. For example, if someone asks you to play the piano and you don’t play well, then try:
1. smiling at the end of the performance,
2. taking a bow even if you don’t feel like it,
3. saying “there you go” or “thanks for letting me play for you”.
Of course, if you played poorly to the point that you couldn’t even get through the intended piece, then you can most certainly have a sense of humor about the situation without putting yourself down excessively. “Oops” or “Okay, I guess I need a bit more practice” are acceptable. However, the better solution would have been not to have played in the first place. Play only if you are very prepared mentally, physically and emotionally.
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“Who can play at this time of day?”
“Of course that wasn’t good. You try playing when someone in your audience has a whistling nose.”
“I just started his piece last week. What do you expect, Liberachi?”
“Okay, so you try playing it. It’s difficult, man!”
Although there may be truth peppered in these thoughts, the last thing that a pianist wants to do is to get into the habit of jumping into an excuse. It is unprofessional and, although beginners are by no means professionals, they must aspire towards the habit of behaving professionally for a smoother road in the future.
Almost worse than the ‘excuse for poor playing’ statements, are excuses given when a performance is actually good. Not being able to take a compliment is one of the worst habits that you can acquire. Here’s why.
If an audience member throws a compliment your way, they may actually be sincere, rather than just attempting to be nice. If you deny them their opinion, then you lesson yourself and them. Here’s an example.
Audience member: “That was so great. I loved your playing.”
Here are three atrocious responses:
“Oh, come on. I stunk! I can’t believe anyone really liked that garbage performance.”
“Ya, but did you hear all of those mistakes that I made? I’m so embarrassed.”
“You’re just saying that to be nice. You don’t have to be nice, you know. Just tell me the truth for a change. My playing was terrible.”
In the first response, you’ve destroyed your audience member’s credibility. If they really liked your performance, then they’ve just told that person that their opinion is uninformed and blatantly incorrect.
In the second response, you’ve just told an unsuspecting admirer that you made a lot of mistakes. Perhaps they really didn’t hear or focus on that aspect of your playing. You’ve now downgraded your performance. Your admirer may possibly be convinced that you did not play that well, after all.
The third response is downright offensive. Just because you’ve hit rock bottom in an emotional roller-coaster ride, doesn’t mean that you have to take a passenger along with you on that ride.
So how can you rid yourself of excuses, and ineffective and unprofessional responses? That’s easy. Practice stating the correct responses. For example, if someone asks you to play the piano and you don’t play well, then try:
1. smiling at the end of the performance,
2. taking a bow even if you don’t feel like it,
3. saying “there you go” or “thanks for letting me play for you”.
Of course, if you played poorly to the point that you couldn’t even get through the intended piece, then you can most certainly have a sense of humor about the situation without putting yourself down excessively. “Oops” or “Okay, I guess I need a bit more practice” are acceptable. However, the better solution would have been not to have played in the first place. Play only if you are very prepared mentally, physically and emotionally.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Baby Shower Gifts Are Not All The Same
When one talk about shower baby gifts, it is clear they can vary from the very practical to the extremely bizarre. If you have ever been invited to a baby shower, you know that there are two different kinds of presents you can give the new mom: the gifts that impress her and are useless, and the very practical stuff. If you choose the latter is best, as things given are useful and the shower baby gifts are about having a baby. When we speak about useful baby gifts, we refer to casseroles, or anything you can just heat up to prepare dinner, or the book "What to Expect the First Year", in which the mother can find a lot of useful information. Commonly baby gifts can vary from extremely practical things, like disposable diapers to things that are bizarre such as a grinder for turning steamed veggies into homemade baby food.
It is normal that the preferences both of the mother and of the infant vary greatly, so that what is "essential" for one mother can be completely pointless for another mom. We will give you some examples: Diaper Genie (a fancy diaper pail), baby-wipe warmers, baby washcloths, hooded towels, Boppy pillows and baby swings. Anything that is related to feeding, like bottles, pacifiers, formula or breast-feeding supplies, breast pads, pump, milk storage bags, can be risky as a present, since it's hard to know what a baby will like.
But here are some baby gifts that will be highly appreciated by any parent: diapers, wipes, burp cloths -- quilted cloth diapers are the best, and make great dust cloths down the road, blankets, terrycloth covers for changing-table pads, crib sheets, especially nice flannel or soft jersey cotton. We can add to the list waterproof mattress pad for the crib or practical clothing in larger sizes. A lot of parents said they had too many newborn-sized outfits and too few for 6 months or older babies.
Simply Unique Baby Gifts
It is normal that the preferences both of the mother and of the infant vary greatly, so that what is "essential" for one mother can be completely pointless for another mom. We will give you some examples: Diaper Genie (a fancy diaper pail), baby-wipe warmers, baby washcloths, hooded towels, Boppy pillows and baby swings. Anything that is related to feeding, like bottles, pacifiers, formula or breast-feeding supplies, breast pads, pump, milk storage bags, can be risky as a present, since it's hard to know what a baby will like.
But here are some baby gifts that will be highly appreciated by any parent: diapers, wipes, burp cloths -- quilted cloth diapers are the best, and make great dust cloths down the road, blankets, terrycloth covers for changing-table pads, crib sheets, especially nice flannel or soft jersey cotton. We can add to the list waterproof mattress pad for the crib or practical clothing in larger sizes. A lot of parents said they had too many newborn-sized outfits and too few for 6 months or older babies.
Simply Unique Baby Gifts
Monday, October 26, 2009
Why Colon Cleanse xR is Vital to Your Colon Health
With the recent influx in the use of the Internet, many people have been discovering a lot of the all-natural health cures that had existed for a long time, but were not common knowledge. Now with absolutely almost any piece of information just a few mouse clicks away, a lot of the all-natural cures have become more and more popular. This is likely due to the fact that they are easier to research and because they are all natural. This article is going to discuss an all natural internal colon cleanse product called Colon xR. When you are done reading, you'll know more about this product and will be able to make a more informed decision about if this colon cleanse product is right for you.
Introducing The Internal Colon Cleanse
One of the most popular of the all-natural systems is the internal colon cleanse. It is a way of staying healthy by removing built up toxins from the colon. While many people shy away from the topic, thinking it gross, the gist of it not only makes sense, but makes you want to desperately try the system out because you're now aware of all the sludge and toxic junk that's all up in you.
The colon cleanse system has even gotten more popular over the last few months because it was discovered that when you eliminate and flush out all of the toxic sludge that's been residing within your body then you lose weight. This was pointed out on Oprah with Dr Oz. While this is sort of a common sense thing to expect, the internal colon cleanse system can be used to supplement a healthier diet and more active exercise routine. This has proven that it can serve as a very successful way to kick start your weight loss campaign with.
Colon Cleanse xR As A Cleansing Product
While you really can't go wrong with the majority of the colon cleanse systems currently on the market, the Colon Cleanse xR system has gained a reputation for being one of the most popular cleansing systems in the industry today. Over 500,000 Americans have chosen to use Colon Cleanse xR as their internal colon cleanse product of choice. This is due to the fact that it's ingredients are all natural and not full of harsh chemicals that can hurt you more than help.
Unless you don't like losing a little bit of weight and flushing toxins out of your body, it's unlikely you'll choose NOT to utilize the benefits of colon cleansing once you've experienced all of the benefits. As Dr Oz pointed out on Oprah, having all of this toxic buildup in the body leads to many side effects such as fatigue, acne, headaches and even some forms of cancer. By performing a quality internal colon cleanse on a regular (semi annual) basis, you are able to be rid of these side effects and reduce the risks of many diseases brought on by carrying these toxins around. Of course, nothing offsets getting a proper colon screening on a regular basis by your doctor.
You now know why it's so important to get a regular internal colon cleanse. You have seen how the buildup of toxins can lead to harmful side effects and can make you sick over time. By removing these toxins, you are able to eliminate many of these side effects and even lose weight as a result. Using a quality product like Colon Cleanse xR is a good beginning to quality colon health.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Online Dating Blunders That Women Usually Make
If you have lost hope in finding someone special on online dating sites then we are here to rescue you. We have listed few main blunders that usually women make on online dating sites. Boost your success rate considerably by avoiding all these mistakes and choose a right plan to get charming men for dating.
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Are you tired of sitting in front of your computer screen and just dieing to get a message from handsome men? Daily you check your scrap book hoping today you will get some message but to your disappointment no handsome men contacted you so far.
Have you given up?!
Listen to your intuition
If you have a feel that he is not the right man you are talking to, then don't ignore your intuition. Whenever you have a slight doubt that the man is hiding something or pretending to be someone he is not then chances are your intuitions are warning you to be safe. Filter your dates and meet only those who genuinely interest you, instead of wasting your time in trying your luck on total strangers. This approach always work in brushing away all the bad dates.
Don't wait for men to write to you first
Most women believe in the very traditional approach that men approach women for dates. Are you visiting handsome men profiles on online dating and totally drooling over some of them! You do pause for a while but you can't really make up your mind whether you should drop a message or not. Women think that if they will approach men first then may be it will give a sign that we are desperate! Mostly women want men to approach them. And it's a very fact that women feel awkward in approaching men first, no matter how madly they are attracted towards them.
Actually, the truth is men love it when women approach them. So from now onwards if you like some man's profiles just don't hesitate to send a short text message. Most probably, you will get a reply back and from there on you can take it further!! Just make sure that you upload an interesting profile o dating sites! So don't waste your time in just waiting for handsome men to get in touch with you first.
Don't judge them by their profiles.
Come on women! Generally, women exaggerate their actual height by an inch and lower their weight by at least 30 pounds! Then why it's an issue if men exaggerate on their height. And how can you forget the very fact that how many women literally tell their real age!! Don't judge any men before you actually communicate with them for some time period. Don't form your opinion from the profiles which you browse on online dating sites because the real side only comes out when you actually communicate with them.
Don't feel ditched!
You met some man through online dating site and you plan to meet him. Both of you really had a good time but suddenly he just vanished. And you end up wondering that where you went wrong. Don't fool yourself by presuming that you are the only one for him. Men also have many choices the same way women have. If you presume that you are the only one he met through online dating then you must be completely wrong.
Don't rush into meeting men
Once you start to feel a comfort level with him and it's hardly been a month of knowing each other. You probably end up getting curious to meet him to check the chemistry in real. Don't rush into it! Most women end up disappointed after meeting the men in real life. Women you need to remember that online dating requires some screening before you actually make up your mind to meet the person in real. Take enough time to get to know each other through voice chat or text messages. You should at least take 4-5 months of time to know him before you plan to meet him personally. It's a better choice to meet one genuine man in 6 months instead of 5 pricks in a month!
It is not working the way you thought it will
When you enrolled on to the online dating site you perceived it to be an easy dating game! You have never faced any problem in attracting men in your real life. You are pretty, intelligent and a great company to hang around with. But surprisingly, men who are contacting you on online dating sites are not of your taste. You know there are decent men out there but why are you not being approached by them?!
It's quite simple. There are hundreds of options for them and they are going to make the best choices! It's a fact that women usually want to be approached by men!! Don't hesitate to browse profiles on online dating sites and message those men you found attractive.
Don't get frustrated too easily
It's obvious that sometimes on online dating sites you will get emails of men who are stupid, brainless and annoying. Don't get aggravated, all you have to do is to ignore them. If they still keep on bothering you like an idiot then just avoid them. Don't waste your time in replying back to them. You can't eliminate their names from the dating site, they have the right to post messages to anyone they would like to, after all they are also the member of the site like everybody else. Mostly women reply back giving them warnings but you know that it won't be of any use! As a smart woman all you have to do is to delete the emails you find exasperating and carry on with decent men!
Right approach decides it all
If you think that you don't get right men on online dating sites as they are not genuine. Then my dear friend your presumption is totally wrong! There are millions of great single men out on online dating sites who are handsome, tall, and intelligent. The only factor which counts in attracting men on dating sites is your outlook towards them. Your success rate is determined only by the way you carry it forward. You need to plan your approach with the right attitude.
Unrealistic time- line
Sometimes women set unrealistic expectations! If you hope to meet a decent man in a month of you posting your profile on a dating site then it's impractical. You won't be getting your soul mate in a month or so! Obviously you will be disappointed if you expect to come across your prince charming in that short period. In reality we all know that how difficult it is to find soul mates. But then why women lack patience on dating sites. Don't just quit and stick to it for some time period!
So finally, now after reading these online dating tips you know what kind of mistakes you have been committing. From now onwards just avoid these mistakes and considerably increase your success rate on online dating sites.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
What Will Your Legacy Be
How many of us have ever wondered if we have made any difference in this world?
As in the words of the Lee Ann Womack song, remember, "as you move through the days and the years of your life, you do not go unnoticed. You leave a trail, impressions and footsteps, unquestionable proof that you existed in the live of those around you. If you ever think you've not made much of a difference in the world, you have to me." And, I thank you.
Many who accomplish something worth leaving behind start from humble beginnings.
Think about Mozart, who learned to play the piano at age 4 years. At age 5, he began composing music. By age 14, he had composed several instrumental and orchestral pieces. Although he died in poverty, he created over 600 works of music, which are studied and performed by musicians throughout the world. When Mozart dreamed, there were symphonies and concertos playing in his head, and that is something worth leaving behind.
Think about Da Vinci, who was born the illegitimate son of a peasant woman and an Italian merchant. He became a brilliant engineer, painter, and creator of masterpieces as a relatively young man. When Da Vinci dreamed he saw marble as beautiful sculpture. He looked at the walls of a church and saw The Last Supper. The looked at a blank canvas and saw the Mona Lisa. All of those were somethings worth leaving behind.
Now, think about Oseola Mc Carthy. Her formal education did not surpass grade six, although she knew education was vitally important to life. She was forced to drop out of school at a young age to help her family. She wanted to be a nurse, but spent her life working as a washer woman who saved a portion of her meager wages on a regular basis, enabling her to amass a tremendous savings, of which she donated $150,000, to a scholarship fund for students at the University of Southern Mississippi. When Ms. Mc Carthy dreamed she saw a future full of possibilities for young people to do even better than she did.
When I think of the gift I want to leave behind, I dream of a world full of beautiful colors, and shapes, and sizes, and sounds, and textures. My world is full of vibrant reds, and purples, and greens, and blues, and yellows; all mixing together to create a monage of endless patterns. When I think of something worth leaving behind, I reflect on all the experiences in my life that have left an indelible mark on my consciousness. I think of the time in basic training, when I had my hair beautifully styled by one of soldiers on my team that was a cosmetologist, and being sent out to the sawdust pit to "exercise," in the dark of night during a rainstorm in Fort Leonardwood, Missouri.
The exercise session began as I propped my chin up with my hands and tried to continuing rolling left and right, protecting my well coiffed hair. With the onslaught of front, back, go (ie, push-up, crunch, run-in-place) being wailed louder and louder from the drill sergeants standing in the staircase (some chuckling hysterically), the ridiculousness of me trying to save my hair from a certain drenching was laughable. That moment was meant to teach us to maintain a positive and fearless mental attitude, even in a time of stress.
When I think of something worth leaving behind, I can smell my late grandmother's coconut buns baking in the oven, or my mom's homemade bread and ice cream, or my dad's big pot of soup, made with last nights leftovers and anything else he found in the refrigerator.
I think of the beautiful paintings my brother has created that now adorn my walls.
I think of the egg cartoons another brother craftily sketched all over walls of the house we grew up in. Although this amused us, my mother did not find the jokes so funny.
I think of the quirky things some of my students do to imitate the people they love.
When I think of something worth leaving behind, I think of all the people surrounding me on a daily basis, and the great encouragement that we can give each other. I think of a world where people take stock of their talents and gifts, and find ways to share them with the world at-large. I think of a way to create the type of community where each of our world views can connect what is in our heads with what is in our hearts to leave a lasting impression on all.
Most importantly, when I think of something worth leaving behind, I think about the gifts that we can share with each other. That the seeds we plant and water with our words of encouragement become blessings. That feelings become songs. More than the tangible, time together becomes memories. Each of us has talents and gifts that are worth sharing, a diversity that truly makes this community so wonderful, and that is really something worth leaving behind. As you conclude this article, please take a moment to inventory your gifts and talents that you can share with the world and make sure to give generously of the gifts that have been bestowed upon you. This world can only be a better place, if everyone were to use their talents to the fullest. Take care of yourself and make a pact to make a difference.
Adrienne Vyfhuis is a motivational trainer, and creativity coach in the Washington, DC area, with a background in biomedical engineering and clinical psychology, who specializes in career and academic development with young adults and career professionals at all levels. She currently runs a training business and facilitates seminars on dreams development, self-motivation, discipline and staying focused. She has developed and facilitated hundreds of workshops around those topics and currently has several journals in publication which enhance her clients ability to record and continually improve their focus and life progression. She is particularly skilled in teaching parents and grandparents to work with developing the skills, and abilities of their children for life-long impact. Check the website at: http://5houserocks.com for more information.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Hiring a Quality Home Movers
Moving from one dwelling place to another is a normal scene in Singapore. A number of occupants are not home owners. They are just tenants. The reason is that owning a house is not easy especially for non Singaporean citizens who obviously make up the lion's share of Singapore's manpower. Thus housing service is mostly on a yearly contract basis.
Given this real scenario and considering the volatile behavior of the real estate market, the demand for home movers is high in Singapore. While there are many service providers, it pays to do your job in screening out the most dependable home movers particularly if you are short of cash. And the necessity to make a good choice is paramount if you would like proper care on the manner your stuff are transported.
The rate of home movers in Singapore can be quite expensive. It may turn out to be much more costly later if you happen to hire unskilled home movers who can only mess up with your priceless stuffs. Other companies engaged in this service because it is good money and those duly registered and professionaly trained to give moving service. You definitely opt to engage home movers who can offer the best rate and the best service possible.
If there is one good venue to locate these movers in Singapore, it is through the internet. Check on ebay Singapore. Search using the keyword "Singapore home movers" and you can most likely generate a good search list. What makes ebay a good source of info is that you can refer to testimonials of previous clients. Yes, while these feedbacks are not 100% reliable you can have at the minimum an idea on the kind of service.
Also, online forums which are Singapore based in nature can give you some guide on home movers. Just concentrate on heavy traffic blogs and forums. Of course, not missing out the classifieds. Home movers tend to post ads on online classifieds because ad posting here for free, if not at a very minimal rate.
With your filtered list, you expect to tap the most reliable home movers in town which will give lesser hassle house moving service for you.
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Given this real scenario and considering the volatile behavior of the real estate market, the demand for home movers is high in Singapore. While there are many service providers, it pays to do your job in screening out the most dependable home movers particularly if you are short of cash. And the necessity to make a good choice is paramount if you would like proper care on the manner your stuff are transported.
The rate of home movers in Singapore can be quite expensive. It may turn out to be much more costly later if you happen to hire unskilled home movers who can only mess up with your priceless stuffs. Other companies engaged in this service because it is good money and those duly registered and professionaly trained to give moving service. You definitely opt to engage home movers who can offer the best rate and the best service possible.
If there is one good venue to locate these movers in Singapore, it is through the internet. Check on ebay Singapore. Search using the keyword "Singapore home movers" and you can most likely generate a good search list. What makes ebay a good source of info is that you can refer to testimonials of previous clients. Yes, while these feedbacks are not 100% reliable you can have at the minimum an idea on the kind of service.
Also, online forums which are Singapore based in nature can give you some guide on home movers. Just concentrate on heavy traffic blogs and forums. Of course, not missing out the classifieds. Home movers tend to post ads on online classifieds because ad posting here for free, if not at a very minimal rate.
With your filtered list, you expect to tap the most reliable home movers in town which will give lesser hassle house moving service for you.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
5 Things You Should Know Before Applying For Auto Loan
Applying for an auto loan? WeÂ’ll sooner or later we will. So I wrote this short guide as basic must know guide to arm ourselves when the time for an auto loan comes.
1) Shop Online – Shopping for auto loan online is a great time saver. By comparing from different sites you can get the best deals. Applying also is easy and even some sites will give you information you need within minutes.
2) Know Thyself! - You must know the basic criteria for applying for an auto loan. Basic criteria includes that you must be above 18 years of age. Best if you earn at least $2000 a month. Also needed is residence and employment history.
3) Get Approved First – Don’t have make the mistake of looking for a car before being approved. Get approved first then they will give you a voucher of how much you are allowable to loan. Doing this will save you future frustration and disappointments.
4) Down Payments – This varies from lender to lender, and some don’t even require. But typically its about 10% of the price or $1000 whichever is the lower number.
5) Interest Rate – Interest rate is not fixed as most people think, and yes it can be negotiated. If you have a good credit score and good negotiating skills you can have a lower interest rate. But some factors are way out of you’re control such as the state of the economy.
There you have it. WeÂ’ll thatÂ’s not all, thereÂ’s lot of other things you need to know. But what IÂ’ve enumerated are the vital essentials before applying for that auto loan. One thing also is ask advice from an authorized dealer or loan official. TheyÂ’re there to help you. If thereÂ’s something you donÂ’t understand, ask them now or youÂ’ll might face lots of headaches later.
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1) Shop Online – Shopping for auto loan online is a great time saver. By comparing from different sites you can get the best deals. Applying also is easy and even some sites will give you information you need within minutes.
2) Know Thyself! - You must know the basic criteria for applying for an auto loan. Basic criteria includes that you must be above 18 years of age. Best if you earn at least $2000 a month. Also needed is residence and employment history.
3) Get Approved First – Don’t have make the mistake of looking for a car before being approved. Get approved first then they will give you a voucher of how much you are allowable to loan. Doing this will save you future frustration and disappointments.
4) Down Payments – This varies from lender to lender, and some don’t even require. But typically its about 10% of the price or $1000 whichever is the lower number.
5) Interest Rate – Interest rate is not fixed as most people think, and yes it can be negotiated. If you have a good credit score and good negotiating skills you can have a lower interest rate. But some factors are way out of you’re control such as the state of the economy.
There you have it. WeÂ’ll thatÂ’s not all, thereÂ’s lot of other things you need to know. But what IÂ’ve enumerated are the vital essentials before applying for that auto loan. One thing also is ask advice from an authorized dealer or loan official. TheyÂ’re there to help you. If thereÂ’s something you donÂ’t understand, ask them now or youÂ’ll might face lots of headaches later.
This article is written by Jed Baguio. Please visit my site www.auto-loan-infocenter.com for more auto loan advice.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Three Forex Trading Strategies That You Can Never Go Wrong With
I know that many people are looking for forex trading strategies that will increase their profits, so I thought I would help them along by giving them my top three forex trading strategies that every trader should know about.
1) If you can't explain why you are taking a trade, don't trade. This is very simple, many traders just buy and sell because of their gut feeling. This is a sure fire way to destroy your trading account. I'm not saying that trading is a 100% science, but it takes a lot more to succeed in trading forex than just having a good hunch. It requires knowledge of what you are looking at.
2) Always try to trade with the trend. This is a problem for many, because a lot of people don't really know how to spot the trend. But once you can figure that out, trading starts to get a lot simpler. It's like driving with traffic, instead of going against it.
3) Learn Money Management. This one is HUGE!! You could have the best trading method in the world, but if you don't know how to leverage your money, you will fail. It's as simple as that. You cannot succeed if you are reckless with the way you take trades. You've got to remember that trading is like running a marathon. if you try to sprint your way through it, you will not last. Try to have modest goals, like getting a return of 75-100% for the year, not for the week. Thousands have tried and thousands have failed.
John Templeton has been a successful forex trader after learning how to trade price action. Once he understood that all he needed to trade forex was on a plain chart with no indicators, his profits soared.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Some Advice When Buying A Travel Cot
A cot is a piece of furniture that is used for babies, infants, campers and travelers. Baby cots are used for babies while travel cots and camping cots are for travelers and campers.
Baby cots usually come with elevated sides to prevent the baby from falling from the cot. With a baby cot, you will also have to buy some cot baby bedding and a baby blanket for use in the cot.
If you intend to use the baby cot when traveling, it is better to use a baby travel cot. This is because these travel baby cots can be folded in seconds to be stored away in a carrying case. It is not always necessary to buy a travel baby cot as most hotels and B & Bs have baby cots for your use.
However, if you intend to use your own travel baby cot for your baby for sanitary reasons, mothers prefer sharing a common baby travel cot amongst them instead of individually investing in a baby travel cot. This is because mothers seldom travel regularly with babies; so investing in baby travel cots for occasional travel seems a waste.
Camping, or travel cots are naturally longer and stronger and meant for use by adults. Camping or tent cots are not that heavy and can be taken when camping, fishing or hunting. It can also be used as an extra bed at home for unexpected guests. Camping cots are made of rugged and heavy bound material that last a lifetime. Its tough steel legs and aluminum wall makes it possible to support a maximum of 350 pounds.
When buying travel cots, make sure that it is light, portable, convenient for storage and can easily be set up and dismantled. Today, some travel cots come with wheels for easy transportation. A piece of advice for camping cots; it is better to have some padding placed on the legs of the tent cot, so that its legs don’t tear the tent when in use.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Best Gifts for Baby Boys
So, you’re scouting for a suitable gift for a cuddly baby boy and you don’t know where or how to start especially if you can just spare a limited time of your busy world. There’s no need to panic because shopping for a baby boy gift is easy as long as you know what to look for. Below are a few gift ideas to make your shopping a trouble-free one:
1. Educational Baby Toys: If your objective is to keep the baby entertained while he learns; then, these toys are a great option. There’s a wide variety of educational toys available. There are learning activity and puzzle toys available for you to choose from that helps stimulate the child’s mental ability and growth development. Surely, the parents and the child will have a wonderful time bonding with each other through these toys.
2. Baby Booties: With the emerging fashion trend in shoes today, baby booties are of no exception. Baby booties are designed to keep the baby toes warm no matter what the temperature is. Look for designs that match with the personality of the baby or his aura.
3. Baby Hats: Baby hats that have attractive designs are hard to resist especially those that resemble like that of a baby animal. With ear flaps, eyes, and nose attached on the hat, it sure is very appealing to the child’s tastes.
4. Baby Hooded Towels: Cute hooded towels are fitting for an after bath or dip in the pool time. Made with quick-drying fabrics, these towels are safe for the baby’s sensitive skin and are very cuddly to use. The baby will surely enjoy these.
5. Baby Animal Slippers: These funky animal slippers are must-haves for cute baby boys. They are perfect in keeping the baby’s feet warm inside the house. You’ll be sure the baby will have fun wearing these adorable slippers.
6. Bodysuit: A baby bodysuit is the basis for nearly every baby outfit. It offers an easy way to give your baby an extra layer of warmth during cold weathers. There are wide selections of bodysuits available in the market today. Basic, solid colors are perfect for the baby boy.
7. Mini-Playground: If you’re that extravagant, you can purchase a mini-playground or a mini-gym. Although they can be pricey, baby boys will surely love this one. As we all know, boys are very active and they love to run and play around. Mini-playgrounds and mini-gyms provide a lot of activities for small boys. These minis are complete with stairs, slide and sometimes, a steering wheel. They also have small doors that the baby could open and close as frequent as he wants for his enjoyment.
8. Ride-on Toys: Ride-on toys are very popular for baby boys even at a very young age. Baby boys love being behind the wheel while parents love the durability. Riding toys include wagons, rocking toys, pedal toys and a lot more variety. Baby boys and their parents will certainly enjoy playing with these wonderful toys.
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
How to Save Money When Buying Domain Names in Bulk
If you are buying many websites you know that it can be a huge expense. There are some ways that you can save money buying in bulk. Check online auctions to see which domain names are discounted. You can usually find several great sites available for you to purchase. You can usually get these more than half off the regular price.
Check for discount coupons that you can use at check out. Just add the code at the checkout for the purchase and get money taken off. Buy several sites at the same time. Many times you can get a discount if you purchase several names in bulk at at one time. Check with your hosting provider you may have a package that allows you to have free domain names as long as you have the hosting company for your website hosting. Do a search for discount domain names.
This will bring up forums and websites that people are selling their sites. Sometimes you can get them already created and all you have to do is to tweak them to what you want the site to be. These can be more profitable because the domains will be aged and the search engines usually have already indexed them making it easier to get traffic to these sites. With these tips you will never have to pay full price for your next website. You can use these tips over and over saving you money on every domain name purchase that you make in the future.
Find out what domains are listed right now on auction sites and purchase your next domain name at a discount. You can get discount domain names every day if you are flexible.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Cover Letter Sample -- For the Corporate Flight Attendant
Writing a cover letter to send with your résumé can be both confusing and frustrating. What exactly should you say? Are you saying too much? Are you only speaking about your needs vs. the company's needs? Oh, what to do! In this "short" piece, I will list some ideas on how to craft your cover letter. I have also provided some important links -- for additional assistance -- particularly if you find yourself still needing outside help.
Basics
* Make sure you use exactly the same type of paper you use for your résumé. White with white is best, business paper is strongly advised, especially paper containing 100% cotton. Cheap 20 lb. copier paper is a terrible idea!
* A matching business envelope {#10} is acceptable. Tri-fold your copies separately; when you place the cover letter inside the envelope, make sure that the letter is shown first [when you lift the flap of the envelope up] followed by your résumé. Fold it so that your name and contact information is the first thing the recruiter sees. If you choose to use a kraft envelope make sure that is no smaller than 9x12 or bigger than 10x13. Place an attractive computer generated label on it with your return address shown appropriately. If you must write on it, PRINT your information and do not be fancy. Remember: you want the post office and the company's mailroom to be able to read what you wrote! Otherwise, important time may be lost in the process.
* If you are emailing your information make sure that the job listing stipulates that attachments are okay. If not, don't you dare send attachments! Instead, within the body of an email message you can write your cover letter [a brief introduction] and then cut and paste your résumé. I cannot tell you how many files never get read when the person does not do as instructed. You can also follow up and mail in a hard [paper] copy if an address is provided.
Beginnings
* Match the header on your résumé with the header on your cover letter. They can and do get separated! An example header should look like this:
Jane Doe
14 Star Lane
Smithville, NC 27777 USA
Telephone: 919-555-1212
Cell Phone: 919-555-1213
Email: jdoe@nc.rrs.com
* Include your personal website address only if that information is valuable. If you host a site that is weird, inflammatory, adult oriented, or otherwise controversial, simply do not expect any response from the company.
* Put today's date on the cover letter.
* Next, include your contact's information, which can include:
Ms. Ellen Snow
Human Resources Coordinator
FlyByNight Aviation, Inc.
1234 Orville Wright Lane
Serendipity, NC 27776
* Your salutation comes next and should look like this
-- Dear Ms. Snow:
Body
* Keep in mind that your cover letter must not be lengthy. You can say all that must be said in no more than three, maybe four, brief paragraphs.
* Here is a sample:
Attached, please find a copy of my résumé for your review. I am interested in the position of corporate flight attendant listed online at www.flybynight.com.
I believe my three years of international flying experience along with my culinary background and language skills makes me the ideal candidate to serve FlyByNight's distinguished clientele. Currently, I work as an independent contractor and have flown to top destinations in Europe as well as throughout the U.S. and Canada. FlyByNight's need for a dependable, trained, and highly experienced team player is exactly the type of position I desire.
I look forward to meeting with you in person to discuss your particular needs and how I can help FlyByNight successfully carry out its mission as the best operator of private jets in the world. Feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience; I can be reached at 919-555-1212 or by on cell phone at 919-555-1213.
Byes
* Sincerely,
Jane Doe
Leave 3-4 lines from your "Sincerely" to your name. Your closing shouldn't include other words including Regards [too plain], Cheers! [too British], Love [too personal], etc. Remember, this is a business letter.
In summation, keep it short and specific. Have three or four main points you can emphasize about your strengths, particularly, those points which match with the points listed by the company in their job details. In this particular case the candidate emphasized her culinary, language, and international travel experience, as well as her availability. All four points were stressed in the company's job listing which read:
"...international jet operator is searching for an experienced cabin attendant. This position involves serving our on demand charter clients from east coast locations to destinations in the U.S. and abroad. Must have exceptional food service skills. Current training with FACTS, FlightSafety or similar training vendor; French or Spanish language skills: a plus...
You cannot avoid talking about yourself, but you can control how you talk about yourself.
Do not...
1. ...beg for an interview.
2. ...mention money or benefits. If the job listing "demands" that you list your salary requirements, simply state that salary is negotiable.
3. ...overly boast about your skills: think about what the company's needs are, do you think they care that you were the recipient of an NBAA scholarship? It is, however, okay to list scholarship awards on your résumé.
4. ...name drop. Unless, you already come highly recommended by someone they know and like. Your mentor may be well known in this industry, but not universally liked. You can use them on your list of references, however.
Tying it all together, this is what your cover letter could look like:
Jane Doe
14 Star Lane
Smithville, NC 27777 USA
Telephone: 919-555-1212
Cell Phone: 919-555-1213
Email: jdoe@nc.rrs.com
March 21, 2005
Ms. Ellen Snow
Human Resources Coordinator
FlyByNight Aviation, Inc.
1234 Orville Wright Lane
Serendipity, NC 27776
Re: Corporate Flight Attendant Opening [this is optional, but it can be helpful especially if the company has multiple openings available.]
Dear Ms. Snow:
Attached, please find a copy of my résumé for your review. I am interested in the position of corporate flight attendant listed online at www.flybynight.com.
I believe my three years of international flying experience along with my culinary background and language skills makes me the ideal candidate to serve FlyByNight's distinguished clientele. Currently, I work as an independent contractor and have flown to top destinations in Europe as well as throughout the U.S. and Canada. FlyByNight's need for a dependable, trained, and highly experienced team player is exactly the type of position I desire.
I look forward to meeting with you in person to discuss your particular needs and how I can help FlyByNight successfully carry out its mission as the best operator of private jets in the world. Feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience; I can be reached at 919-555-1212 or by on cell phone at 919-555-1213.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Reasons to Consider Colon Cleaning
Everyone is talking about colon cleaning, but is it the right health move for you? There are a few things to consider before you take the plunge. Your colon is responsible for processing your body's waste - over time the residue from that waste can build up on the walls of your colon and create clogging. Our world is full of toxins - we breathe, ingest and even take them in through our skin - our bodies must process and dispose of these toxins or suffer from the variety of ailments they cause. When your digestive tract cannot fully process food that has been heavily processed some of that undigested mass can remain in the intestines and colon. Over time this 'left-behind' waste can cause real health problems.
A major reason to consider colon cleaning is biological. Our body is a marvel in interconnected systems. When any one of our major systems is unable to function correctly, the body as a whole suffers. When you have a buildup of sludge and undigested food in your digestive system it can cause sluggishness, skin rashes and pimples, headaches, a greater susceptibility to colds and flu and constipation or diarrhea. The fact of the matter is that when your body is unable to effectively clean out waste and toxins they remain, slowly poisoning you.
A healthy diet can go a long ways towards restoring digestive health - whole grains, fruits and vegetables should make up the majority of your diet, meats, dairy fats and sugars should be used sparingly. Your body, however, will have been suffering from toxin and waste build up in the colon for many years, and simply instituting good habits may not erase the damage of years past. This is where colon cleaning comes in. By beginning a new regime of body care that involves not only eating better, but exercise and an internal cleansing supplement you will not only stop the daily pollution of your body but start reversing the sludge and build up that is already there.
We can control the toxins we ingest, but for now we cannot control the ones that enter through our breath or our skin. Because of that our bodies need all the help we can give them to process toxins and expel as much as possible. By beginning a regular schedule of colon cleaning in concert with improved diet and exercise you will not only feel better, but live a longer, healthier life.
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Monday, August 17, 2009
5 Ways to Make Money If You Need Money Fast
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Many people need money fast. Whether you are a struggling college student, or running a family and need help to pay the bills, you can start making money from home right now. All you have to do is take action, and you will succeed.
Tip: The best paying jobs if you need money fast, are in services - so think about all the things that people with full time jobs don't have the time to do.
Use Skills That You Already Have
The easiest way to make money if you need money fast is to use the skills you already have. This may be experience that you have gained at a previous or current job, or skills that you have acquired as a hobby. Most people have many skills that if put to good use, can make money fast.
Here are five ways to make money if you need money fast:
1. Computer Teacher
Are you a computer genius? Don't worry if you aren't - but teaching your computer skills to others can make you some easy money if you focus on teaching business people. Business people tend to have money and colleagues - and these colleagues need to be trained on software. If you know how to use a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel, or a specialized finance program like Quickbooks you will easily get dozens of clients.
2. Home/ Office Organizer
Like things to be organized? An entire industry has grown around the idea of organizing other people's crap. Place an ad on craigslist or you local Pennysaver, get plenty of garbage bags, and you are ready to go.
3. Resume Writer
Writing a resume is a chore that many people will pay someone else to do for them. Actually, you don't even have to do it yourself - just buy a resume creator program online, and the program will do all the work. You just need to enter the details.
4. Business Virtual Assistant
Other people run home businesses and need help. They need a virtual assistant, someone who will handle their marketing, advertising, and data entry. If you've got basic office skills, you can make money at home as a virtual assistant.
5. Home Services - Home Repair, Painting, Clean Ups
All homes need maintenance, but many people are so strapped for time they can't do it themselves. The home service industry has many niches. If you have no do it yourself experience, you can offer general home clean ups. If you can do minor carpentry and painting, you'll have more work than you can handle.
Here was a list of only 5 ways you can make money if you need money fast. Once you open your mind, the possibilities are endless.
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Alcohol Detox For Energy Drinks?
If you're a young adult or have kids in their teens, you're probably familiar with energy drinks. There’s a good 75 or so of them on the market: They contain herbal and other ingredients like ginseng, guarana and taurine, but the real energy comes from caffeine, sometimes in amounts three times that considered safe for an entire day. To make matters worse, some now also contain alcohol. And they may be contributing to the underage and adult drinking problem, and adding to the 22 million people in America currently in need of drug and alcohol detox and rehab.
The packaging of alcoholic energy drinks makes them almost indistinguishable from those without alcohol. Even some cashiers can't tell the difference: One Utah store clerk sold an alcoholic energy drink to an underage buyer even though the cash register computer system alerted her that ID was needed. Her reasoning? Anything with alcohol in her store comes in four packs or six packs.
The coordinator of the Michigan Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking accused manufacturers of predatory marketing – making energy drinks with alcohol look like those without. When he appeared before a panel on underage drinking, he presented three containers, two alcoholic and one non-alcoholic, to prove his point.
The packaging is also likely to fool parents: Without actually reading the ingredients or taking a close look at the container, parents could easily conclude that there's nothing wrong with what their kid is drinking – it's just going to give them energy, seems innocent enough.
But alcoholic energy drinks do far more than that – they may even send your kid to alcohol detox or the ER. Some of these drinks are stronger than anything your kid has ever had. Beer, for example, contains 3 to 6 percent alcohol; some energy drinks contain 8 percent.
Combining the alcohol with the energy components presents another very dangerous problem: obscuring the effects of the alcohol and the possible need for alcohol detox. The energy components make you feel more alert and less sleepy but you are, nonetheless, impaired.
What happens when the usual warning signs aren't there? How many kids or adults will get behind the wheel of a car thinking they're still safe? How many kids will take binge drinking to a whole new level and be dead before they even realize they're drunk?
Parents should be alert to the potential danger of alcoholic energy drinks. Learn which ones contain alcohol, and which don't. If your kid's drinking them, put a stop to it. And find out what else they’re drinking. It usually takes from six months to two years for parents to find out their kids have a drinking problem. Check into it now and, if there's a problem, get them into alcohol detox and rehab before their drinking turns into full-blown alcohol addiction.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Online Business Tips
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Motion Tips - Engagement a Chinchy Metropolis Vacation
Orlando, Florida is a vacationist's part. Opposite to popular belief, you don't jazz to individual children to bask the theme parks and attractions in City, which allow Disney Humans, Coupler Studios, Epcot Touch, Filmmaker's Animallike Land, and the Disney-MGM Studios. Indeed, Orlando is a wonderful, magical point - and a direction you'll certainly requisite to meet statesman than erstwhile.
One of the challenges that many group grappling is uncovering a loud Orlando spend. After all, airfare, hotel accommodations, meals, and theme lot travel fees can determine a big humor out of your softback. Here are whatsoever tips on booking an Orlando vacation at a buy terms....
1. Purchase a Aggregation
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2. Be Flexible in Your Direction Dates
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One of the challenges that many group grappling is uncovering a loud Orlando spend. After all, airfare, hotel accommodations, meals, and theme lot travel fees can determine a big humor out of your softback. Here are whatsoever tips on booking an Orlando vacation at a buy terms....
1. Purchase a Aggregation
Though many people are purport upon purchasing airfare, hotel accommodations, and bowl passes severally, the emancipationist is that you'll get a much meliorate manage if you buy an Orlando pass aggregation. Those who cozen Metropolis vacation packages get deeply discounted rates, and can notch those savings on to you. Although you may venture that whatsoever packages are too angelic to be avowedly, erst you learn out the reputation of the histrion, you are liable to see that the offers are legitimate.
2. Be Flexible in Your Direction Dates
The many elastic you are in your travelling dates, the author prospective you are to regain a flash City leisure parcel. If you're continual upon motion during top periods, you're accomplishment to pay payment prices. If, on the remaining pardner, you are competent to travelling in the non-peak flavour, you'll hit a excess of bargains from which to determine.
3. Wait for the Extras in Accommodations
Trip packages depart widely in the types and size of accommodations offered, as fortunate as the tickets that are included. It pays to do your investigate and conceive the package that offers you the largest bang for your bucks. You may, for example, uncovering a tatty Metropolis leisure for exclusive $249 per human, duple residency. It could permit much features as tetrad nights of hotel accommodations unreal the Filmmaker Water Passageway plus two nights of hotel accommodations in Potable Beach, Florida.
4. Examine for the Extras in Tickets
Whatever City leisure packages proffer an awing vesture of tickets and passes, so be certain to maturate the one that advisable suits your interests and needs. For representative, you may experience a incase that's discounted 65% from what you'd normally pay, and that relieve includes two one-day passes to Disney or Coupler, two Jfk Space Centrist tickets, Sterling Casino Day Voyage tickets, party region tickets, and so forth.
5. Conceive a Timeshare
If you screw all that Metropolis has to message, canvass purchasing a timeshare in the area. A timeshare provides you with operation to all of Orlando's attractions time sharing you a situate to label "residence." As those who own timeshares can prove, it's a large thought to fuck that you hold a situation to brace patch you're in City - especially if that guess is a hotel. For those who are sensing for a punk Metropolis spend and who don't own a timeshare, there are assist companies that supply implausibly affordable City vacations in commerce for mortal to do in travel is provide up an time or two of your minute.
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Helping Nursing Assistants with Dying and Death
Nursing assistants have multitasking skills that they assist nurses to every emergency situation; ensure that the basic needs of the patients are met and that they make every individual to feel better and comfortable thus providing the best possible care for them.
But in terms of dying and death, this is a sensitive issue. It is really difficult to handle this matter especially when nursing assistant is inexperience. But this case is inevitable to do and it should be familiar with. They should accept that this is a part of their field to care for the patient as well as to the family members. They should adopt and respect what’s the family’s point of view about death and dying. They should react according to the needs of the family members but they should avoid taking these situations emotionally as they encounter frequently in this profession.
In dealing with the dying and death, Nursing Assistants should give the best comfort and compassion for patients and their families during those critical moments. They have to provide all their efforts to make the patient comfortable. Caring for the dying patient is important to watch out for their vital signs, body positioning to avoid bed sores, heat or air conditioning and pain relievers should be administered as needed to reduce the pain. And in their final hours of their life, the patient’s mouth tends to become very dry and in this situation one needs to give ice chips or damp the lips with wet cotton balls or apply petroleum jelly if the patient’s lips start cracking.
Nursing Assistants should be aware with signs of death which include slowing of circulation, loss of muscle tone, breathing pattern changes and blurred vision. All objective details should be documented in the patient's chart and immediately notify the charge Nurse of the situation.
It makes sense when doing the job in a right manner. Being a nursing assistant is a fulfillment that one can help and make other people comfortable even to their last minute of their life.
Nursing Job Opportunities
But in terms of dying and death, this is a sensitive issue. It is really difficult to handle this matter especially when nursing assistant is inexperience. But this case is inevitable to do and it should be familiar with. They should accept that this is a part of their field to care for the patient as well as to the family members. They should adopt and respect what’s the family’s point of view about death and dying. They should react according to the needs of the family members but they should avoid taking these situations emotionally as they encounter frequently in this profession.
In dealing with the dying and death, Nursing Assistants should give the best comfort and compassion for patients and their families during those critical moments. They have to provide all their efforts to make the patient comfortable. Caring for the dying patient is important to watch out for their vital signs, body positioning to avoid bed sores, heat or air conditioning and pain relievers should be administered as needed to reduce the pain. And in their final hours of their life, the patient’s mouth tends to become very dry and in this situation one needs to give ice chips or damp the lips with wet cotton balls or apply petroleum jelly if the patient’s lips start cracking.
Nursing Assistants should be aware with signs of death which include slowing of circulation, loss of muscle tone, breathing pattern changes and blurred vision. All objective details should be documented in the patient's chart and immediately notify the charge Nurse of the situation.
It makes sense when doing the job in a right manner. Being a nursing assistant is a fulfillment that one can help and make other people comfortable even to their last minute of their life.
Nursing Job Opportunities
Monday, July 20, 2009
Making Much Money
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Whether you are ego working or transmute for a salary you should be hunting at construction to make someone hours where conceivable to tidy solon money. There are two opportunities to get before when doing this.
Firstly the accrued income can go directly towards reducing debt and by doing that you faculty be reaction the powerfulness you present be paying on that debt and secondly there is the intercalary benefit of the fact that you be either too work or too knackered to spend money elsewhere.
Justified if it is only for a small term the further money that you instrument acquire and can deface off against your debt can jazz a huge outcome on the measure that it give tolerate you to diminish and destroy your loans.
You strength be healthy to refinance some of your loans for a shorter statement by state healthy to kind bigger monthly payments.
The further money gives you author curb to budget modify and to pass the most of discount opportunities and recreation rebates for proterozoic repayments of loans.
If you are already working weeklong hours and can't possibly fit in an additional job or author hours at your live job them maybe it is experience to turn hunt around for opposite action that pays you more. There are always different opportunities and smooth a miniature amount in income power be all you necessity to get over the next barrier.
Ask for a pay look and you strength be sunnily stunned to feel that you get one. You pauperization to expect in a way that you love to endure and you should guide the courage to do all that you can to get finished your financial kerfuffle.
What is worse - The pronounce of debt or the emotion of asking for a pay movement?
You essential to conduct litigate manus now and you can alteration your rising. The benefits are too zealous to let opportunities go by without sightedness if they are acquirable.
When it comes to debt management there is no turn time than justice now to puddle proactive steps towards resolving your problems.
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