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Leadership: Stoking The Success Train. 10 Tips For Spiritual Growth.

2005-10-28T00:11:00.000-07:00

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Everyone wants to succeed yet everyone has a different perception of what success means and what it will bring into their lives. It is a means of gaining financial freedom for some and for others it means a healthy, happy family life. There are others who define their success by the power that their job title brings and others who feel successful when they believe their leadership skills excel above others.

There are so many generalized definitions of success and within these generalizations, there are many sub-categories. Everyone has their own definitive perception(s) of what success means and how to manipulate it to gain a sense of well-being in life, yet all too often all these differing definitions are culturally stimulated as we seek to &do' whatever it is that we &think' will bring success into our lives.

So, who is really doing the thinking? Is it truly our own clear mental process or is it influenced by our culture, our parents, our peers, and everyone else but our true self? The problem lies when we forget that success of any kind begins and ends within our own personal architectural design based upon our own unique, talents, abilities and skills.

Looking outside ourselves and perhaps even following someone else who appears to have discovered the mystery of success and happiness only confuses the issue. No one can emulate the success of someone else by following their footsteps as we are all unique. Amongst this diversity lies the true strength of our genius. Certainly, we can learn from others but when it gets down to moving toward success, we need to be crystal clear that we are stoking our own furnace and not someone else who has influenced us, whether negatively or positively.

The first authentic step toward your personal freedom and the success that you define for yourself is to "...know thyself..." Constantly seeking truth and attempting to find your own success by looking outside yourself is undoubtedly a process of futility. Even if someone seems to have very similar talents, goals, abilities and strengths who have received a level of success, if you ask them if they are happy or satisfied, they will all too often tell you, "No." There is good reason for this. There is something missing in their lives.

No matter what we pursue in life. No matter how focused and concentrated upon our success and no matter how hard we work toward its achievement, if we don't know ourselves well and specifically zero in on activating our own unique measure of talent, skills, knowledge and ability, we will not find our process pleasurable nor will we find sustainable success. Seek your personal genius.

In knowing ourselves, we also realize that there is a Universal Law of Life that never allows us to remain satisfied with one level of success for long. Success cannot be stagnant. Life is not stagnant! Yes, we may revel in our success for a moment or two, but then find ourselves driven toward another level of success, however we define it.

There is no arrival time on the success train. There are pit stops along the way for refueling, but the destination is unknown as it is ever growing, expanding and pushing out further into the unknown while forcing us to step out of our comfort zones to encounter greater and greater success. The landscape along the track becomes quite different and although, it may be beautiful, it forces us to learn how to adapt to this new terrain. Learning to adapt in life is key to success.

Success is a driving force that has no space available for thoughts of failure, set-backs or dysfunctional malaise. One cannot experience success without some failure or set backs and if we allow our Minds so full of creative genius to get stuck on the obstacles of the journey, then our success train comes to an emergency stop. If we don't quickly refuel our Minds with positive, creative and dynamic thinking, our vision and our mental capacities for furthering our goals become stagnant and die. It just passes away, sometimes yelling and screaming and at other times, quite silently but that worthy vision and the momentum that you created stops right in its tracks!

Adapting to new terrain and stoking our own furnace are two key factors in riding the success train along the journey of life. Other factors to be considered in our success journey as leaders include the following:

1. Self-responsibility-Successful men and woman embrace responsibility. They don't run from it by projecting it onto someone else when the track gets a bit bumpy or an obstacle appears and a detour must be taken. Leadership means taking responsibility and thriving on it. By taking responsibility, you are building momentum for a successful outcome.

2. Decisiveness-The wise one gathers support and ideas from others yet the final decision is yours. Gather knowledge and be decisive. Not making a decision means failure has already occurred. Be well-informed, make a decision to plow through the obstacle on the track or to find an alternate route. Leaders know how to get through the chaos to the core of a problem and make well-informed decisions without hesitancy.

3. Accountability- Leadership IS accountability in action. Success for power leaders in any industry means taking responsibility, gathering credible knowledge, making a well-informed decision and standing by the decision. Leaders recognize that not all of their decisions are going to be successes. Some decision may be down and out mistakes Other decisions may be right on target and still others may be partial successes.

Yet a Leader who understands the dynamics of success is accountable for the successes as well as the failures. Sometimes she can revel in the success and other times, be steeped in a moment of confusion as to why the decision wasn't successful or was only a partial success.

In scenario #3-Accountability: Let's say the Success Train has completely derailed. The leader took responsibility, made what she thought was a knowledgeable decision and yet, when implemented discovered dire disaster that caused her company or department or team to jump off the tracks.

Everyone was on board. Each team member was invested in the process and morale was high. Now that same movable force has lost its momentum. Yet, now, they are no longer &stoked' and their furnaces are cooling off fast. They are dragging around feeling poorly about

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themselves and complaining with one another about how hard they worked to make this scenario a success while trying to find someone, anyone to blame. Morale takes a nose-dive as the furnace that fuels your engine cools off even faster.

While it is important to be in touch with your feelings and disappointment is a feeling, it is imparative to deal with all your feelings caused by this derailment. It's vital. It must be dealt with first and foremost or you won't be able to move forward and begin stoking that furnace.

Negative emotions are what drain our energy and that energy is our life force. So, ALLOW YOUR EMOTIONS. (Men, I especially hope that you are getting this!) Just set a timer and know when it is time to make a more positive shift, consider the obstacles, create strategies to extracate the obstacle from the train track and get to stokin' that furnace again toward success.

Feel your emotions deeply. If you have truly invested yourself in a project or decision that you believed would be a success and it somehow jumped the tracks, then you will feel a level of grief, sadness, anger, frustration, and etc., weighted to the degree that you were invested in the outcome.

So, close your door and put your head in your hands. Cry or get angry. Blame, shame, get frustrated and pound your fist on the desk...or take a walk or a drive and talk to yourself silently, or let your voice yell out. Act out harmlessly and always in a constructive manner. Never project your emotions onto others. They are YOUR emotions and have nothing to do with anyone else. It's healthy to act out, but do it constructively and don't do any harm. Live your life with the noble and conscious decision to &NEVER DO HARM.'

Yell and scream in private, cry in private, pound your fist on the desk and express all your emotions. I usually allow myself 15 minutes for what I call my "Wha eey-Wha-eey" time out when I feel sorry for myself and all those other destructive emotions. Understand that feelings are not destructive, yet undisciplined emotions will destroy your leadership abilities and your success in life if left to their own devises. (The word divisiveness according to Oxford's University Press means to "cause disagreement or hostility...")

In other words, hold the intention to never do harm. Whether it is harmful to ourselves and/or others, it is not acceptable, positive or leadership driven behavior. So, give yourself a time out to get angry and feel your hurt and when the fifteen minutes are up, make the shift.

It is a choice. This shift is a positive choice, that isn't easy at times, yet with practice becomes easier and easier. Do we want to remain stuck and our goals and vision derailed or do we want to find solutions? If you want to remain stuck, you will. If you want to choose another response that is in your best interest, then you will. You are in control. Take the lead!

Let's assume that you made the conscious decision to choose to make a positive shift and start looking at solutions. Wayne Dyer has an excellent book that I firmly recommend. It's titled, "There is a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem." Don't let the words, 'Spiritual Solution' stop you from investigating this book and determining whether it will be beneficial to you. This book is about life and solving problems. It works!

Looking for solutions to problems is an art form. It isn't something that usually comes easily, depending on the complexities of the problem at hand. It means defining the problem with clear focus of the core issues. It means revisiting the derailment and seeking to understand all the dynamics that may have contributed to what we perceive as a failure. Remember to separate yourself from the failure. You are not a failure. The goal failed because of certain actions, lack of actions, communication failures, group focus and many more possible scenarios.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOLVING THE MULTIPLE LAYERS THAT CAUSED THE DERAILMENT:

1. Write down all the dynamics that played into the lack of positive results that you expected. Clarify, clarify, clarify...then clarify again!

2. Have your key players come up with their own list of why the goal wasn't accomplished.

3. Schedule a Problem Solving Meeting with your key players.

4. Make one definitive list of all the dynamics that come out of the Problem Solving Meeting. Be sure that this meeting does not turn into a 'poor me' or 'poor us' activity. Choose to find solutions and choose not to remain stuck. Stay on track!

5. Out of the difinitive list of possible and probably reasons for the failure to achieve, prioritize within the group what are the most important factors.

6. Once prioritzed, this list begins to take a form that makes problem solving easier.

7. Begin with the #1 reason that the group believes was the cause of the failure and write down two or three ways to adjust and reframe the problem so it becomes a strength that allows you to proceed. Begin stoking that high powered engine, once again. Do this for each definitive problem on your list.

8. Once the co-workers agree on how to proceed, then write down how to implement the fresh, new procedures to insure greater success for each problem that derailed the goal in the first place.

9. Once the procedures are clear to everyone and make certain that everyone is in agreement and understands fully what & how the procedural steps are to unfold throughout the organization, then it is time to actively implement the new strategies toward success.

10. Who is responsible and accountable for each solution strategy? What is the time-line involved in these fresh strategies for success? Write down the 'Who' and the "When' with the accountable person or persons designated.

11. Finally, yet very important to the process of finding and implementing solutions, is to decide when to meet again to determine if these new strategies are in place and working effectively. If not, adjust again. If not, reframe again. If not, begin the process again.

Success often takes a great deal of focus and effort. Perseverence and the ability to adjust and adapt are key to reaching our goals. Don't give up! Be commited and invested in the success that you envision. Keep getting back on track. Your Success Train needs continuous stoking with positive, realistic and formidable strategies to move itself forward. You are already a success. Don't beat the dead horse...it has no horse power. Put it out of its misery and move forward with a passionate fire in your belly. Feed the furnace with positive fuel and success is just around the bend. Enjoy the ride!

Jim Hillelson is a Business and Leadership Coach with almost thirty years as an Executive in Hotel Management, a published author, seminar/workshop presentor and keynote speaker. He has a passion for service that brings enthusiasm and joy to those who welome him into their sphere of influence. Jim is presently offering a Free One Hour Business Consultation and/or a Free 30 Minute Coaching Session for business leaders, nationwide. If you are seeking excellence in your life with someone who will support your goals whether business or personal with enthusiasm and results then its time to contact him. Jim's knowledge and practical expertise will co-partner with you toward a rewarding life full of success with less stress. Contact Jim & Ultimate Living Transformations by sending an email at ajh7223@juno.com . Ask for Jim's "Welcome Packet" today!

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Spiritual growth is the process of inner awakening, and becoming conscious our inner being. It means the rising of the consciousness beyond the ordinary existence, and awakening to some Universal truths. It means going beyond the mind and the ego and realizing who you really are.

Spiritual growth is a process of shedding our wrong and unreal conceptions, thoughts, beliefs and ideas, and becoming more and more conscious and aware of our inner being. This process uncovers the inner spirit that is always present, but hidden beyond the ego-personality.

Spiritual growth is of great importance for everyone, not only for people who seek spiritual enlightenment and choose to live in far away or secluded places. Spiritual growth is the basis for a better and more harmonious life for everyone, a life free of tension, fear and anxiety.

By discovering who we really are we take a different approach to life. We learn not to let outer circumstances influence our inner being and state of mind. We manifest composure and detachment, and we develop inner power and strength, all of which are very useful and important tools.

Spiritual growth is not a means for escaping from responsibilities, behaving strangely and becoming an impractical person. It is a method of growing and becoming a stronger, happier and more responsible person.

You can walk on the path of spiritual growth, and at the same time live the same kind of life as everyone else. You do not have to live a secluded life in some far away place. You can raise a family, work or run a business, and yet at the same time engage in practices that lead to inner growth.

A balanced life requires that we take care not only of the necessities of the body, feelings and mind, but also of the spirit, and this is the role of spiritual growth.

10 tips for spiritual growth:

1. Read spiritual and uplifting books. Think about what you read, and find out how you can use the information in your life.

2. Meditate for at least 15 minutes every day. If you do not know how to meditate, it is easy to find books, websites or teachers who can teach you meditation.

3. Learn to make your mind quiet through concentration exercises and meditation.

4. Acknowledge the fact that you are a spirit with a physical body, not a physical body with a spirit. If you can really accept this idea, it will change your attitude towards many things in your life.

5. Look often into yourself and into your mind, and try to find out what is it that makes you feel conscious and alive.

6. Think positive. If you find yourself thinking negatively, immediately switch to thinking positively. Be in control of what enters your mind. Open the door for the positive and close it for the negative.

7. Develop the happiness habit, by always looking at the bright side of life and endeavoring to be happy. Happiness comes from within. Do not let your outer circumstances decide your happiness for you.

8. Exercise often your will power and decision making ability. This strengthens you and gives you control over your mind.

9. Thank the Universe for everything that you get.

10. Develop tolerance, patience, tact and consideration for others.

Spiritual growth is the birthright of everyone. It is the key to a life of happiness and peace of mind, and the manifesting the enormous power of the inner spirit. This spirit is equally present within the most material person, and within the most spiritual person. The level of the manifestation of spirituality is dependent on how much the inner spirit is close to the surface, and on how much it is covered and hidden, by thoughts, beliefs and negative habits.

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Visit his website http://www.SuccessConsciousness.com, and find many article, quotes and ebooks.

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A Workplace Romance Can Be Detrimental to Your Career. Bridal Gowns - Counting the Cost.

2005-10-27T07:34:00.000-07:00

Over 70% of single employees will become romantically involved with someone they work with at some point in their career. The workplace has become the new single's bar.

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The workplace has also become the number one place for cheating spouses to meet affair partners and conduct extramarital affairs.

Proceed with caution if you're attracted to someone on your job and are considering engaging in a workplace romance. As tempting as it may be to date someone from work, the risks far outweigh the rewards. An office romance could cause you legal problems, public embarrassment, and could be detrimental to your career.

Legal Complications

If your workplace lover becomes involved in a corporate scandal, you could be named as an accomplice, or hauled into court as a government witness. Consider the examples below:

�€� U.S. District Judge Barbara Jones, the judge in the trial of ex-WorldCom chief executive Bernard

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J. Ebbers, ruled that star witness Scott Sullivan can be questioned about his marital infidelity because it speaks to his character for truthfulness.

�€� Book publisher Judith Regan may be forced to testify about her affair with Bernard Kerik who withdrew his name from Homeland Security nominee in the midst of numerous allegations of personal and professional improprieties.

�€� Testimony from three former mistresses helped put Nathan Chapman away for 7 �½ years for defrauding Maryland's state pension fund system and looting his three publicly traded companies.

These are just three of the recent examples of how

a workplace romance can become public knowledge, much to the embarrassment of those involved.

In addition, males in supervisory positions who become romantically involved with female subordinates run the risk of becoming the subject of a sexual-harassment suit if the woman later claims to have been coerced or pressured into the relationship for fear of her job. For that reason many companies now forbid romance between bosses and subordinates. Others companies require persons who are romantically involved to sign consensual relationship agreements - also known as "love contracts" - which state that the relationship is voluntary.

Career Complications

Aside from legal issues, if you're tempted to date your boss, consider the negative impact a workplace romance could have on your career. If the romance ends badly, some very unpleasant things can occur.

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Your ex-lover has the ability to undermine your career in ways you can't even begin to imagine. Why take a chance?

Below are some of the day-to-day and long-range career complications that can result from a workplace romance:

�€� Envious co-workers may become jealous and attempt to sabotage your work.

�€� Your productivity or the productivity of those around you may suffer.

�€� You could become the subject of office gossip

�€� If your office romance results in preferential treatment with regard to work assignments, raises, promotions or company perks your co-workers will resentment you.

�€� A series of office romances will earn you a reputation as someone who tries to sleep their way to the top.

�€� You may be transferred to another department or even required to leave the company, especially if you are a woman. When an office affair becomes a problem, it's usually the woman who is penalized.

�€� It could create an awkward situation when the romance ends, and the two of you still have to work together.

�€� If you end the relationship and the other person is vindictive, they can sabotage your career in ways you can't even begin to imagine.

�€� A disgruntled lover can negatively influence the kind of work assignments, raises, and opportunities for advancement you receive.

�€� Your coworkers' perception of your work performance may be lowered.

�€� No matter how hard you work, there will always be speculation about whether or not your raise or your promotion was a reward for sexual favors.

If you're currently involved in a workplace romance, or you're tempted to get involved in one despite the warnings, do your utmost to keep things on a professional level. There are guidelines to help you minimize any possible damage to your career.

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To receive a copy of the tip sheet "How to Keep Your Office Romance on a Professional Level", send an e-mail to InfidelityInfo@gmail.com with "Office Romance" in the subject line.

About Ruth Houston:

Infidelity expert Ruth Houston is the author of Is He Cheating on You?- 829 Telltale Signs, a comprehensive guide which documents practically every known sign of infidelity. She has been quoted in the New York Times, the Toronto Sun, Cosmopolitan and numerous other publications; and has been a guest on over 100 radio and TV talk shows in the US, Europe, the Caribbean and South America. For more information, visit her website http://www.InfidelityAdvice.com

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It is every bride-to-be's dream that they will be able to have the choice of all bridal gowns to be able to have the perfect one for their big day. Unfortunately, the reality is that many of the most desirable bridal gowns are too expensive for the average bride to afford. Quite often it is the cheaper bridal gowns that are the most popular but how can you afford to have the bridal gown of your dreams? The answer is simple - hire your bridal gown.

Brides used to want to keep their wedding dress as a reminder of their perfect day and maybe even hand it down to their daughter. However, times have changed. Men have been hiring their morning suits for years and now there are more bridal gowns that can be hired too.

The greatest deciding factor when it comes to choosing bridal gowns is always cost.

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You may not be able to afford to buy that designer wedding dress but you may well find that you can hire it. There is nothing wrong with wearing one of these rented bridal gowns, after all, who is going to know that you did not buy it?

We have become used to celebrities being loaned designer outfits and jewelry for movie premieres and awards ceremonies and not thought twice about it. The same applies to bridal gowns. If you hire one of the designer bridal gowns you will be able to have your fairytale dress for the occasion at a fraction of the price of buying it.

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Making Press Releases Work - Creating News Where None Existed

Making Press Releases Work - Creating News Where None Existed

Aren't you tired of hearing how extremely easy it is to get free publicity? Have you tried the suggestions that most public relations "gurus" give you? The hard, cold truth of the matter is that you cannot write a press release about any old aspect of your business and have it end up on the home page of the Fortune Small Business Web site. It just doesn't work that way. So how does it work, and what do you do if you need publicity but have nothing "newsworthy" to share?

There's another truth to publicity ... you can create it if you need to, and it's not that hard to do! Let me offer you useable suggestions that you can implement in order to gain some free exposure for your small business.

--- Offer A Donation to a Worthy Cause

One woman (a business coach) gave two scholarships to a local community college that catered to the underprivileged. She included two months of free business-building coaching services for qualified applicants at the school. She set forth the criteria with the help of the college, and decided on how to choose the scholarship winners.

Press releases were sent out, and the media went wild! Of course they would ... everyone loves to hear about people who are helping out the underdog. She received a lot of free promotion and boosted her image as a community leader, too.

--- Relate Your Product/Service to a Local/National News Event

Right now the United States is experiencing two very troubling problems that the media covers on a regular basis. The first is a drastic upswing in unemployment (especially in high-tech fields). The second is an energy crisis (particularly in California).

If your product or service can somehow offer a solution (even a small one) to one of these two dilemmas, you stand a great chance of getting some publicity.

Perhaps you own a resume service that has an exceptional rate of success for one reason or another. Phrase your release so that it helps to solve the unemployment crisis (and does not blatantly promote your business) and you'll perk up some journalist's ears.

--- Get In Line With Seasonal Events

The change in seasons always makes the news. In summertime, you'll find stories on safe vacation travel or the best airline deals. At the end of the year there is always coverage pertaining to New Year's Resolutions and how to keep them. Fall is generally a great time for gardening-type businesses to remind everyone to plant now so their yards will look fabulous come springtime.

If your company can offer some viable information pertaining to seasonal events, a press release might be in order. Writing a release outlining how your online travel agency always gives clients a "vacation safety" package that has proven to "save the day" in the past will bring out some interest in the local (and maybe national) media.

Above all, use your imagination. Pay attention to the newspapers, television news and magazines you come in contact with. Notice the types of stories they cover and then write a release that falls in line. You will soon be able to create news where none previously existed and gain some free exposure for yourself in the process!

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How e-business and e-Marketing are Changing. Wanted: Treadmill for an Elephant.

2005-10-27T05:57:00.000-07:00

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Internet now days became a real marketplace and many many companies using Internet as a online Selling and Customer Care or Support Tool for their Products and Services.

Companies using e-Marketing, Search Engines Optimizations, e-mail eMarketing, Opt-In emailing Lists, Web Sites, Online Website Promotions, Backlinks Increasing, Link Building, Online Stores, Data Feeds, RSS Feeds, RSS Submissions, Business to Business (b2b) Exchange, Sales Force Automation Solution Software's, Online Live Customer Care or Live Support etc. and many many new technologies to do online e-business.

e-Business : Knowledge Processing Outsourcing :

Companies offering Customer support Channels through Internet and many new business opportunities increasing day by day, Internet became a platform of Business Processing Outsourcing or Knowledge Processing Outsourcing. Many new Start-ups companies and many established companies entering this new BPO or KPO Avenue from worldwide. BPO or KPO ebusiness Industry finding as well as receiving many new business Opportunities Avenue.

e-Marketing :

When Internet was new that time few companies developed websites for online buyers or Giving customer Support from worldwide. Now days almost Every Company having their websites to attract online Buyers Traffic.

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Now days Many Leading portals helping Companies to build Online Stores to bring huge buyers customers traffic for their products and Services. Many companies offering Backlinks to Increase the Ranking in many Leading Search Engines. Companies understand now that Backlinks Building can be helpful to increase Search Engines Ranking. Search Engines Submissions, Business-to-Business Directories Submissions, RSS submissions etc. are some ways to increase Backlinks. Companies also Started concentrating on keyword eMarketing, companies understands now days that keyword can bring Buyers Traffic on their online sales Channels websites. Companies also started creating data feeds for many shopping websites to increase buyer's traffic on their websites.

Products Delivery:

Software and Music Companies Successfully using Internet as a delivery tool to the Customers. Software and Music can be instantly delivered to the Customer so that Software and Music is the most sellable thing on Internet. After Software and Music, Books having biggest marketplace on Internet and Day by day many products also Increasing Market Share on Internet Marketplace.

Yogesh Ahire is eMarketing consultant from Mumbai/India and also Author of ebook "e-Marketing Whitebook"

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Maggie, the 22 year-old African elephant, has been a resident of the Alaska Zoo since 1983. The Zoo recently decided that Maggie needs nicer quarters, more attention, and a treadmill. She weighs 9,100 pounds and does not get enough exercise, especially during the long Alaskan winter months.

Alaska Zoo officials debated this past year about whether to keep Maggie. She has been the only elephant in the zoo since 1997 when her companion of 14 years, Annabelle, died. Some experts believe that in order to be healthy and happy a zoo elephant should be part of a small herd of 3 or more.

The Zoo's elephant committee decided that the risks of moving Maggie out of state and of totally changing her life were too great. Besides, she seems happy here and she has a familiar "herd" in Alaska already. Numerous Zoo officials, animal handlers and exercisers, and familiar frequent visitors spend many hours a day with her.

In order to increase Maggie's comfort and health, zoo officials decided to give Maggie's living quarters softer flooring and better ventilation. Zoo staff will also increase the number of hours that they spend with Maggie from 8 hours daily to 12 to 16 hours daily.

Finally, the Zoo will help Maggie get more year-round exercise and lose weight. They will purchase an elephant-sized treadmill. However, nobody has ever designed or built an elephant treadmill. Designs are being developed now, but if you have any good ideas bring them forward.

Then stand in line behind me to watch Maggie work out on her new treadmill.

Can you imagine the elephant-sized headphones and iPod that she'll need?

*****************************

Garry Gamber is a public school teacher and entrepreneur.

He writes articles about real estate, health and nutrition, and internet dating services. He is the owner of http://www.Anchorage-Homes.com and http://www.TheDatingAdvisor.com.

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Super Profitable Techniques for Selling Books By Mail

Super Profitable Techniques for Selling Books By Mail

The total number of books sold by small, part-time mail orderentrepreneurs is growing each year. Total sales each year for thepast five years have increased by almost 30-percent over theprevious year's sales.

Two "angles" have greatly contributed to this phenomenalgrowth in total sales.

One is the practice of offering a wide selection of books via"mini-catalogs" The other "angle" is the practice of sendingthese "mini-catalogs" to prospective buyers as "inserts" inprinted materials the prospect has already ordered.

Mini-catalogs are usually printed on 8 1/2 x 11 sheets ofpaper, then folded in half along the length, and simply slippedinside the covers of a magazine or the folds of a newspaper.Often-times, a mini-catalog is folded and sent out as aself-mailer. Both of these methods of obtaining circulation arevery profitable.

A book-selling "mini-catalog" is made up of a "full-pagecommercial" on the front page. This is your main sales thrust, orprimary attempt to sell a "featured" book with ease of yourmailings. The second, third, and half of the last page of themin-catalog should be two columns of listings of other books youhave to offer.

Each listing should consist of the title of the book offered,followed by a short description of either the book itself, or howthe book can benefit the buyer. This is then followed by thecatalog number of the book, and the price.

The bottom half of the page of your mini-catalog should bedevoted to your customer order coupon. The "mini-catalog" shouldbe typeset, and printed on a different color of paper for eachmailing. Recent sales results indicate that the better qualitypaper your mini-catalog is printed on, the more sales it bringsin for you.

Once you've got a mini-catalog with which to advertise yourbooks, you must bring all your efforts to bear on the problem ofobtaining maximum circulation of your mini-catalog among theprospective book buyers.

The easiest and least expensive method is as follows: Check atyour newspaper offices for a listing of all their distributorsand/or route carriers. Contact these people and ask them to giveyou a price they would charge to include one of yourmini-catalogs with each paper they sell or deliver. Determine howmany "mini-catalogs" you'll need for this kind of distributors,have that number of mini-catalogs printed, hand them out to yourcontracted distributors and newspaper carriers; then sit back andprepare to fill book orders. It's simple and easy, but best ofall it really results in big profits for your book-sellingbusiness!

Another simple method would be to line up students fromdifferent junior high schools in your area, and pay them each $10per thousand to deliver your mini-catalogs door-to-door. If youhave junior high school age children, this could be the easiestand least expensive method of distribution for you.

Major cities also have professional distributing services whichdeliver advertising material to the residents. Check your localphone directory for their names and addresses.

The orders which you develop through the local distributionmethod can be filled by mail.

To expand your market beyond the local area, you need tosolicit the business by mail. Several excellent books areavailable on developing sales by mail. Follow these steps then sit back and prepare to fill book orders. It's simple and easy.

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Electronic Resume Writing Tips That Boost Your Interview Appointment Success. How To Promote Your Online Store.

2005-10-24T14:40:00.000-07:00

Electronic Resume Writing Tips That Boost Your Interview Appointment Success

Before you write your resume

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in a word processor, print it, and hand out copies to prospective employers, you should consider formatting it for easy scanning and retrieval from a computer database.

As you can imagine, dozens, maybe hundreds of resumes bombard employers for a position they would like filled. To sift through each of these manually would probably be too time consuming even for the largest of organizations.

To make the search for ideal candidates more efficient, some employers scan and store resumes into a computer database. From there, employers can search the database to retrieve the name of individuals whose resumes contains the keywords or terms they are looking for in a candidate.

How to Get Employer's to Read Your Electronic Resume

The element of your resume that makes it easy to find in a computer database is the keywords written on it. The particular keywords that should be on your resume are the ones that your prospective employer will use to find you in their database.

A little research will help you determine the right keywords. Scan a few of your targeted job descriptions from online job sites. These online postings are loaded with the keywords that should be on your resume.

The hiring manager probably wrote those job descriptions and he will probably be the same person who searches his database of scanned resumes.

Some general examples of keywords most employers will search on are "education," "skill-set," "experience," "talents and abilities."

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Beyond the importance of having the "right" keywords on your resume, the other words on your resume are also important.

For instance, your resume should contain nouns. Your resume should have descriptive words like software programmer, project manager, or Acme Corporation.

Try not to use abbreviations of words if it is not common. For example, you could assume people know that BA spelled out means Bachelor of Arts.

When you write your resume, be sure it contains words most people will understand. In other words, write it using normal language.

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You understand what your prospective employer is looking for in a job candidate and you have loaded your resume with targeted keywords that should turn up on a search.

However, you still need to make sure your resume is easy to scan and OCR software can capture the data accurately. OCR or Optical Character Recognition software extracts the words off a scan of your resume. The computer database stores the scan results.

Here are some resume formatting tips for the best scans:

- Avoid using fancy style fonts that some OCR software may have trouble interpreting. In other words, stick with conventional fonts such as Times Roman.

- Resist the urge to emphasize words using underlines or italics. Those words may show up as gobbledygook.

- OCR software reads text and not graphics, so do not include anything too complicated like tables and leading dots.

- Use white space between sections of your resumes so the OCR software can determine the start and the end.

- Make sure you include a separate line that has your name first, then your contact information.

After you have incorporated the formatting suggestions listed above, print your resume with black ink on either white or beige colored paper for the best scan result possible.

Last Thoughts

You might be the most qualified candidate for a job opening, but if your resume does not meet the standards of an Electronic Resume, your prospective employer will never read it. Do your self and your prospective employer a favor by making your resume scanner friendly and he will discover that you are the perfect candidate for the job.

To learn more about writing resumes that grab the employer's attention, visit: http://www.How-To-Write-Impressive-Resumes-and-Cover-Letters.com

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So you took the leap and started your online store. But, oops, there are no customers and your store is lost in the crowd. All is not lost. You just need to be very creative in how you market your site. The key thing to remember as you market your site is "people buy from people, not companies."

To make money online: 1) You must get traffic to your site. 2) You must convert that traffic to paying customers. To begin simply create a T-chart. Label one column "Traffic" and the other "Conversion." Then brainstorm what methods you will use to to make those happen and turn them into an action plan.

Traffic suggestions for you:

Pay per click
Offline advertising
Article marketing
Newsletter
Autoresponders
Word of mouth
Joint ventures / strategic partnerships
Talks to groups
Participation in online forums / discussion groups

Most online stores are extremely competitive (what's not these days?) and they compete on price - one of the worst ways to compete. What you need to do is find a way to take the focus off the money, find your unique value and promote it from there.

So how do you do that? First you have to know who your prospect is so you can speak to them directly. Hint: Your market is not everyone or anyone. Once you know who your prospect is, you can implement tactics that will convert them into customers.

Here are some ideas that will help your conversion rate:

Bundled products
Free gift with purchase
Regular newsletter
Autoresponder course
Helpful content on your website
Companion blog for your website

These should get you thinking about where you need to go. This is not by any means a complete, comprehensive list -- just a start. Begin by putting all of your ideas together in an action plan. Use your action plan to drive what you do every day. Spend at least one hour on these tasks per day. In no time you'll find you've made a lot of progress.

Denise O'Berry helps small business owners take action to grow their business. Find out more at http://www.smallbusinessmatters.com

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Take Advantage of Natural Acne Treatments. How to Sell Your Own Home and Save Thousands of Dollars.

2005-10-23T13:13:00.000-07:00

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Let's face it. Nobody is really immune to having acne from time to time. Don't blame your French fries. Don't blame your Hershey's bar. Don't blame yourself for not being able to wash your face enough. Don't blame being overworked. Acne does not happen because of those. Acne is caused by some imbalances in our body and internal impurities. This is the main reason to the imperative knowledge that the way to really get rid of acne is through internal cleansing.

Using topical medications and oral antibiotics as acne treatment does not guarantee the disappearance of these menacing and painful spots that invade the face. What artificial medications do is only target one or just a few of the causes of acne and a few more of the symptoms. This requires acne sufferers to use different products to treat just the individual cause and symptom of this skin disorder. Oftentimes, they could even worsen the disorder because of their side effects.

Herbal alternative, holistic remedy, nature's way. Whatever you call it, natural treatment is one of the most resorted forms of therapeutic means for many debilitating diseases. One of them is dealing with acne.

The ultimate realization is that acne should be dealt with by performing internal cleansing treatments that target the source right away and fights acne before it even has the chance to begin. And there's no other way to do this but to seek help from natural acne treatment sources. Natural acne treatment is good for dealing with moderate to severe cases of acne.

The advantage of natural acne treatment is that it does not only attacks the symptoms. This natural method treats the cause of acne. Natural acne treatments usually entail modifying the eating habit to relieve the symptoms. It is about cleansing the vital organs. In this kind of cure, herbs are used to provide nutrients and sustenance to the vital organs and also aids in cleansing internally.

Some of the herbs or herbal concoctions and topical preparations reported to do well as natural acne treatment are the following:

Olive leaf extract - potent for strengthening the liver Herbal cortisone - mimics the effectiveness of cortisone as an effective acne treatment without the side effects Jing Huang Gao - a Chinese herbal cream Tea Tree Oil - said to be the same effect with that of five percent benzoyl peroxide.

How does natural acne treatment work? Herbal remedies for acne actually target the liver. Why? It is because liver is the organ that cleans up the troubles of our hormones - one of kinds of chemicals produced by the body to ensure proper function. And when our hormones get messed up, the skin makes it obvious by giving birth to these annoying critters in the form of acne.

Herbs contain vitamins, minerals and plant nutrients that provide the body nourishment and some unexplained energy source. These herbal alternatives are reported to be fine when taken for long-term but should only be taken seasonally. Another way that natural acne treatment through herbs is carried out is the ability of some herbs to kill fungi that weaken the liver.

A healthy liver functions well to cleanse our blood of the dirt from excess hormones. And with our blood clean, consequently, our skin's condition will improve. That's the herbs' ways of accomplishing the natural acne treatment process.

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Most people take the easy way out when selling their home and hand the responsibility over to a real estate agent, when in fact the average homeowner is capable of selling their own home.

Apart from the satisfaction of making the sale yourself there is the bonus of saving thousands of dollars in agents fees.

So why do people choose a real estate agent to sell their home? Here are a few reasons, I'm sure you can think of more;

- laziness
- lack of time
- Lack of confidence
- Unsure of what is involved
- lack of relevant skills
- lack of real estate knowledge

It may

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not suit everyone to sell their own home but at a guess I would say that 75% of Australians are capable of doing just as good a job as a real estate agent.

Let me tell you, it's not as hard to sell a house as you think it is. How do I know? My wife and I have sold our last 2 homes ourselves and saved tens of thousands of dollars.

A little bit of common sense is involved. Most people have a pretty good idea what the value of their home is. If not, it only takes a little bit of research or you can employ a licensed valuer for several hundred dollars.

Put most of your effort into presenting your property in its best light. Clean, paint, trim vegetation - do whatever is required to get your place looking spic and span.

The key to getting a sale on your own is not to be greedy. Shaving a few thousand dollars off the sale price makes it easier to sell your home and you still come out ahead in comparison to paying an agent.

Once you are ready to find a buyer then place an Ad in your local paper (not the metropolitan one) and also tell everyone you know and ask them to spread the word.

We sold one house by word of mouth and the other through a local advertisement. With the advertisement we priced the house about $5000 under market value and asked for offers over that amount.

Before you find a buyer you need a contract form. In South Australia where I live you can get it from a Land Broker or Solicitor. In other States or countries it's usually a Solicitor.

What do you do when you've found a Buyer?

Your Land Broker or Solicitor will have given you instructions on how to fill out the contract of sale. Basically it involves recording the details of the property being sold and details of the parties to the contract - that is, you (the seller) and the buyer. Once the contract has been filled out and signed by both parties it is returned to the Land Broker or Solicitor to process. From there on it's out of your hands.

Still not sure you can do it on your own?

If you live in Australia there is another alternative - ANREPS have a range of different services, from Do-it-Yourself with a bit of help, to letting them do it all at a better price than an agent. You can still save thousands of dollars.

There may be a similar service in your country. Type "Real Estate Private Sales" into a search engine like Google and see what comes up. Good Luck.

Check out Robert's Home Loan Australia website that is dedicated to helping borrowers get the best possible deal on Home Loans in Australia.

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How to Choose a Dog for Children. 2 Simple Steps to Effective Weight Loss.

2005-10-21T20:11:00.000-07:00

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Since having a dog is such a common thing, do you really need to know anything more than how much it costs?

Well, how did you choose your car, or your home? Did you consider the cost, safety and suitability for your family? Of course you did. If you heard stories of a particular car that was susceptible to causing accidents or that a neighborhood was known for its rough occupants you would find something that was safer.

If the car or home was too expensive to maintain, it would impact your decision, as would the size of the vehicle or how many bedrooms the house had.

However, many people bring home a dog that they have spent no more time in choosing than selecting oranges at the grocery store. Although we hear stories of dogs attacking children and perhaps know of people who got rid of dogs after they grew too large for the apartment or destroyed property, as a group, parents still choose to bring dogs into their families with little instruction or research.

The truth is, most families with a dog will never deal with the terrible situations we hear about on the news. Dogs love people. Most dogs love children. Children and adults love dogs and it is very doubtful that after thousands of years the connection between canine and humankind will be broken.

What does need to be considered is how to make the best possible environment for your children and dog so that you don't need to worry about unexpected tragedy or the sad disappointment of giving your children's pet away.

There are many experts with various views, but several points can be generally agreed upon when choosing a dog for your family.

Find a dog that is good with children.

Don't all dogs love children? The answer is simple - NO. Some breeds, and even individuals within a breed, are more or less tolerant of children and the rough handling that usually ensues. Selecting a breed that enjoys the rambunctious atmosphere of a family home will go far in ensuring that the children have a willing playmate and the dog is happy.

Choose a dog that is the right size or energy level.

Do you live in an apartment? Do you have a large, fenced yard? Considering the size of home or yard you have should influence your choice of dog. Some breeds are naturally larger than others. Some smaller breeds (like Jack Russell Terriers) are small but have an enormous amount of energy that can be difficult to control in a small home.

Decide on a trained or untrained dog.

Perhaps you plan to train the dog yourself.

You may choose a puppy so the children participate in the training process. But how much do you know about training dogs? Are you ready for the hassles of housebreaking and obedience training? Perhaps selecting an older, trained dog might suit your family better.

The decisions you make before bringing your dog home and selecting the best dog breed for children will help your family enjoy their new pet for a very long time.

Shannon Emmanuel is a freelance writer and the author of 'How to Select the Best Dog or Puppy for Your Children'.

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It's agreed that if you raise the amount of calories you burn and watch what you eat, both the food and the portions, you'll eventually start losing weight. Don't make it more complicated than this.

Step 1 is exercise. You have to. Do cardio and this doesn't mean you have to run. There are plenty of cardio exercises that will give you results and this even includes walking at a good pace. And add weight training to the mix because the muscle you'll build will help you burn more calories. Aim to workout 3-5 days per week.

Step 2 is watch what you eat. You have to. Nutrition is very important and until you realize this, it's going to constantly be an uphill battle. If you feel guilty eating something, that's your intuition telling you not to eat it. Avoid the foods that you know you should avoid, like heavy creams and fried & fast food, and limit how much sugar you take in. Foods that you should eat more of, however, include olive oil, peanut butter, chicken, fish, greens, fruit, vegetables, oatmeal and nuts.

There are also supplements you can take like CLA, Green Tea extract and thermogenic products. Supplements aren't the magic solution but adding them to a program that consists of exercise and good nutrition can be very effective.

A leading health magazine I read also recommends:

1. Drink protein shakes throughout the day (yes, females too) because it will help prevent overeating. Plus, protein is important. Two shakes is good.

2. Get 7-9 hours of sleep to keep your body in top condition.

3. Add whole grains to your diet, like oatmeal and brown rice, because of the fiber they provide.

Lastly, you'll notice that once you start to lose weight, your motivation will sky rocket. Take this motivation and run with it! The same goes for your will power- as you continue to watch what you eat, you'll start to notice that the bad foods don't look so good anymore. You can do it!

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Fantasy Football Information: Moss Exit Makes Burleson a Star. Gatlinburg Honeymoon Packages.

2005-10-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

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Here's fantasy football information that fantasy football nuts should print or write down immediately. Don't worry about the Vikings suffering on offense, due to the loss of Randy Moss. In fact, you can outfox your opponents, because of the Moss trade. You see, most fantasy football people will still value Moss to the point of spending a high pick on him, which may or may not work out, with Moss being a Raider. What most fantasy football owners will also do, which will be a deadly error, is de-value other Vikings, because of the loss of Moss.

So, the fantasy football information that most of the fantasy football books will likely overlook is to place a very high rating on Nate Burleson and Marcus Robinson. Watch the running back situation, too, because head coach Mike Tice says the Vikings will emphasize the run next season. Of course, Daunte Culpepper will continue to be a fantasy football stud.

Burleson, though, will be the true steal of your draft. Burleson is entering his third season, when many wide receivers begin to figure out NFL defenses. He went from 29 catches his rookie year to 68 in 2004. His yardage more than doubled from 455 to 1006. Best

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of all, especially if you're in a basic scoring fantasy football league, Burleson found the end zone 10 times, while playing second fiddle to Moss and Robinson for most of the season.

Consider that Burleson didn't become the number one receiver until about week ten, and his value increases even more, as it is clear that he'll be the new number one, with the departure of Moss. Fantasy football players can expect 80-plus catches, 1,200-plus yards and 10-14 touchdowns. Note, the fact that Burleson returns punts increases his chance to reach pay dirt.

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Nate Burleson is a true fantasy football thoroughbred. Most fantasy football owners will under value this fine young receiver, assuming he'll be available in rounds three or four or even later in smaller leagues. Armed with this powerful fantasy football information, you now know not to wait too long on Burleson. Grab him early, let others scoff at your selection, then sit back and ride his performance all the way to the Fantasy Bowl.

Mark Barnes is the author of the new novel, The League, a shocking, sports-related conspiracy. Learn more about his suspense thriller at http://www.sportsnovels.com. He is also an investment real estate and home loan finance expert. Get his free mortgage finance course at http://www.winningthemortgagegame.com

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in Tennessee is the city with streets of art galleries and quaint shops selling local arts and crafts. It is also home to the world-renowned Arrowmont Craft School. This is where craftspeople from around the world improve their skills and have exchanged craft skills for the past 75 years. These attractions draw visitors to linger in town before heading to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. This park is famous for activities such as hiking, fishing, camping and water-rafting, all in a well-preserved natural environment.

Why do couples pick Gatlinburg as their honeymoon destination? This is probably due to Gatlinburg's picturesque mountain cabins, chalets, suites and cottages which meet all the requirements for a romantic Gatlinburg honeymoon getaway! In fact, Gatlinburg honeymoon packages usually consist of romantic chalets on secluded mountain tops, continental breakfasts and dinners. As well as hampers of delicious delicacies and bottles of wine which are thrown in as additional treats.

These remarkable chalets, cabins and cottages are built on the Gatlinburg Ski Mountain Chalet Village, a resort of exquisite beauty overlooking the Smoky Mountain Ski Resort. Here, facilities for ice skating, seasonal skiing, swim pools, and tennis courts are all made available to resort guests.

Each package offers its own unique attraction. For example, the Honeymoon Haven Package includes breakfasts and dinners for two at an area restaurant as well as an exciting honeymoon basket for a 7 night stay in a romantic chalet.

Hidden Hideaway Package provides absolute seclusion in a romantic chalet for three nights and includes raw food for couples to cook their own dinner. For extra treats, the Never Ending Love Package is a 7 night stay in a romantic chalet and includes dinner and breakfast for two at a restaurant; half adozen roses, a heart shaped cake, as well as a large bath basket with candles and a bed of roses.

Additionally, the Gatlinburg honeymoon suites offer different selection of choices, consisting of the Presidential suites, Jacuzzi suites, Grand suites and Lodge suites. Clarion Inn and Suites, Rocky Water Motor Inn, Buckberry Creek and Brookstone Village are among the luxury suites you can choose to spend your honeymoon in.

Most suites of these hotels feature generous bedrooms with large dining spaces, fireplace suites with private balconies facing scenic mountains, guest laundry services, private baths and Jacuzzis to complete the perfect honeymoon. Also, the Gatlinburg Clarion Inn and Suites, an Award Winning Hotel seems to be the ideal choice for romantic Gatlinburg honeymoons getaways, with packages that include the Luxury King Suites, Penthouse Suites and Deluxe Suites.

Finally, Gatlinburg has different honeymoon attractions to offer during different seasons. Springtime is great for hiking trips up the Great Smoky Mountain, especially during the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage event. There is a myriad of activities for every couple. Couples can go hiking, swimming, rafting, take tours as well as shopping during the summer time. In the winter, during mid November through March, couples get to experience the Winterfest Festival. This features millions of lights displayed throughout the county. Lastly, there is the yearly Gatlinburg Christmas Parade held in early December.

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Home-Based Business Start-Up Costs - How to Keep Them Under Control. The Viability of Blogging to a Niche Market.

2005-10-19T16:51:00.000-07:00

You're an entrepreneur! You've made the decision to work from home and it's time to get your office or shop set up.

You have taken care of the legalities, you know who your target market is, you have an exceptional product or service and you're ready to get it out there.

This is a very exciting time and you want everything to be perfect and appealing, including your workspace.

You buy a new desk, computer, printer/copier/fax/ scanner, chair, calculator, office supplies, file cabinets, bookshelves, and decorative accessories to make your office attractive.

You may be spending a great deal of time in your workspace and it is important that it be comfortable and ergonomically designed.

Although comfort and functionality are important, be mindful when furnishing and equipping your workplace.

Be aware of what is absolutely necessary and what is a nice-to-have.

Some of today's business giants started by selling out of their garages.

It was not glamorous in the beginning, but it was necessary to start their businesses on a solid foundation.

Now, some of these successful entrepreneurs work out of magnificent skyscrapers, have mansions in New England and drive vintage sports cars.

These smart businessmen and women realized that everything didn't have to be perfect or aesthetic when they started.

Some new home-based business owners feel it is necessary to buy state-of-the-art equipment, sign up for all of the prominent subscriptions and memberships, stock their

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shelves with loads of inventory, have expensive art on the walls, and create an air of wealth and success in order to impress prospective clients.

This kind of thinking can put you out of the race before you even start running!

I remember when I was a consultant for a MLM company. I thought I had to carry every product available to impress my customers.

A startling realization for me was that my biggest show in sales was when I had the fewest number of pieces on display.

The customers were able to see the quality in each product and did not have to see every piece in order to make a buying decision.

When I decided to terminate my business, I had a closet full of products. I sold quite a few items to another consultant, but still had shelves stocked with unopened product.

For about five years, I didn't have to buy a birthday, wedding or Christmas present because I had a massive amount of untouched gifts in my home office.

When I decided to start my coaching business, I was older and wiser, and grateful I made many of my mistakes at an earlier age. I learned from them and knew not to repeat them.

I started small. I had a computer, an old, but reliable printer, a 15-year old calculator and desk, and a comfy office chair.

All I needed was a quality phone capable of handling multiple lines and a headset.

For the first twelve months of my business, these items were more than sufficient.

As my business grew and profits increased enough to support additional spending, I upgraded my computer and printer and made improvements in my office.

When starting your new home-based business, understand that your first year can be financially demanding.

Until you have a steady, reliable source of income, it is wise to avoid excessive spending and unnecessary purchases.

Be honest with yourself when making purchases for your business.

Yes, you need a good quality printer with fax/copy and scanning capabilities, but do you need the one that is designed for high volume, large scale copying?

If you're not in the copying business, a lower volume, lower priced multi-media product will more than serve you.

When starting your business, sit down and determine what you absolutely need to get things going and what the costs will be.

What will your monthly operating expenses be? For example:

- internet access - bank charges - phone/fax lines - auto responder and shopping cart (if online business), - printer cartridges/office supplies - advertising, etc.

Then determine when you expect to start bringing in sales. How much will you need to earn every month to cover your operating expenses?

Not until your basic monthly expenses are covered and a surplus of funds is created should you begin to purchase the nice-to haves.

Be frugal during your first year as a home-based business owner. Monitor and understand where your money is coming from and where it is going.

Keep a watchful eye, maintain strict control and pace your spending according to your profits.

By creating structure and remaining vigilant in your spending, you will build a solid foundation for your business.

Build a strong foundation, be financially responsible on an ongoing basis and the sky will be the limit!

Laurie Hayes is a Life Strategy/Small Business Coach and founder of Where the Heart Is Life Coaching.

Laurie works with home-based business owners who face the distinct challenges presented when working from home. She is the author of numerous articles and a bi-weekly newsletter, "The Heart of Living."

To subscribe to her free newsletter and learn more about coaching, visit http://www.wheretheheartis-lifecoaching.com

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Niche Marketing secrets & strategies to turn your hobby or expertise into $$$

Niche marketing is an old and very successful marketing strategy whereby a company focuses on marketing and selling to a clearly defined segment of potential consumers. The company earns by supplying a unique product or service to this narrowly defined market which other companies have not met or provided.

Are there potential buyers online? According to the Central Intelligence Agency's latest figures, there are over 185.55 million internet users in the United States alone, of these around 139.52 million active users. The Computer Industry Almanac which compiles statistics on global internet users, records a staggering 934 million users for 2004 and this market continues to grow.

Do these users buy online? Statistics gathered on internet users, show they do and their numbers are increasing. For instance, in December 2004, online sales rose by 53%, from $795 million of the same month 2003, to $1.22 billion 2004, (gathered by CMP Media a service provider of information and marketing services to the technology and healthcare industries). For each unique marketing hook, product and service, your business blog can tap in, that's how many niche markets you can serve.

The next question then to answer:

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Can your blog be the perfect vehicle for reaching and marketing to your niche?

You should realize that successful blogs go a step further in providing excellent content, as well as regular updates or new content. Most websites provide these services. Rather it is the ability of these blogs to provide the author and the readers' a venue for one-on-one conversations, in an impersonal medium. By sharing commentaries, thoughts and opinions, the author positions himself or herself as being an authority in his or her field of work. If you write content that is relevant to their needs, they'll remember and keep returning to your blog.

But that's not all; you need to have an abiding passion for the subject matter or product you'll sell. Without this, your blog won't stand out and carve itself a niche apart from the other blogs.

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In essence, a well researched and crafted business blog is a potential revenue center. It has the authors' personal touch and speaks to the need of this particular consumer. As every marketing analyst knows, when a seller understands his or her consumers well, this seller gets their business.

Mal Keenan is editor and publisher of the Home Business Tips Blog: http://www.home-business-tips-newsletter.com/blog/

Visit his Internet Marketing Plug In Training site for great strategies and step by step processes in running a successful online business: http://www.pluginprofitstraining.com/

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Brilliant Branding Builds Business. 100 Ways to Keep Your Lover - Happy - At Home!.

2005-10-18T18:26:00.000-07:00

Branding is more than product recognition or a simple logo. It is the overall intellectual and emotional impression people have when they think of your company and its product. It is a strong and consistent message about the value of your business.

A memorable and trustworthy brand reinforces customer loyalty. It helps them remember that your business provides the perfect solution to their problems. Therefore, to succeed in branding you must understand your customers' needs and issues.

Brand building is an ongoing business strategy that has an easy-to-measure cost in time, money, and effort. Its value, on the other hand, is harder to establish because it involves measuring emotional associations that may not immediately translate into revenue. Branding is an essential element of success, however, and it should be reinforced during times when business is booming and when sales are slower. You want customers and potential customers to maintain a positive association with your company and its services.

You control the messages you send out through marketing, advertising, customer service, and your Internet presence. Branding is a combination of everything your company uses to present itself. Here are a few key elements to analyze and enhance in your branding strategy:

1. Professionally designed marketing materials (logo, stationery, ads, and the like): These tell customers your company is strong, confident, and credible. Your marketing materials should reinforce your company's image and positioning over and over and over.

2. Consistency in advertising: Develop a tagline to succinctly describe your company - and use it! Develop a campaign that can provide different messages, but it recognizable as your brand.

3. Excellent customer service - always! Make sure your entire staff positively represents your business image.

4. A strong and professional website: It must be easy for viewers to navigate and understand. It should let visitors know what your company does and why they should care. Provide compelling, easy-to-understand, and interesting content. Make it easy for visitors to make purchases.

5. Differentiate your brand: Make sure your customers and potential customers understand why you are different from the competition. You want to establish a superior benefit with you target audience that encourages long-term loyalty.

Branding is not what you say about your company and products; it's about your customers' perception of your company and products. To strengthen your brand, make sure you can answer the following questions: What do you do that is different from anyone else? Why do you matter to your customers? If you can't answer these questions, you don't have an effective brand.

ACTION ITEM: Take a good look at your company and product/service strengths. Determine

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your primary strengths and benefits and then make sure your branding strategy (marketing materials, advertising, sales, customer services, logo, etc.) reinforces this. Simple, eh?

Wendy Maynard, your friendly marketing maven, is the owner of Kinesis. Kinesis specializes in marketing, graphic and website design, and business writing. Visit http://www.kinesisinc.com for more articles and free marketing wisdom.

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Here are over 100 ideas to help you keep monogamy hot!

1728-->1. Find out what music your lover likes, and play it.

2. Sing to each other, especially if you can't sing. Listen to a song that turns you on and write the words out so you will remember them. Then without any music sing that song as a surprise gift to your lover. Watch the tears come to their eyes.

3. Find out what scents your lover likes, e.g., perfumes and especially essential oils. Get an essential oil diffuser.

4. Wear the clothes your lover likes. Try something wild in latex.

5. Serve the food your lover likes.

6490-->686-->6531-->616-->660-->6. Select locations for lovemaking that your partner likes.

7. Prepare yourself for stimulating conversation. Do some homework if necessary to have something interesting to talk about.

8. Give lots of compliments on a regular basis.

9. Compliment you lover in front of others.

10. Tell each other all the things you like and appreciate about each other. Do this every day.

11. Show your body to your lover. Let them look as long as they like.

12. Take your clothes off while your lover watches.

13. Tease your partner with partial nudity at unexpected times, like when your mother or children are in the other room. Be artful and naughty about it so only your lover sees you.

14. Explore each other's bodies with your eyes, hands and tongues.

15. Hold a mirror for your partner to look at their own genitals.

16. Women, touch your lover's genitals with sighs of desire from time to time, even when out in public (discretely).

17. Men, nibble on your partner's neck with sighs of desire from time to time, even when out in public.

18. Give each other a sensual massage. Try short 5 minute full body massages on a daily basis, as well as longer versions (one hour or longer) when time permits. Use an exotic massage oil. You can mix some yourself with an excellent essential oil in a base of first cold press grapeseed (canola) oil.

19.

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Create a temple-of-love space in anticipation of your lovemaking. Make your space beautiful. Keep it simple.

20. Create your own rituals & ceremonies. Keep it simple.

21. Tell each other what turns you on. If they don't know they can't give it to you.

22. Read and/or write erotic poetry and stories.

23. Watch erotic, romantic movies and videos.

24. Take a bath or shower together. Even small tubs are great fun. Make a mess.

25. Wash each other's bodies. Be kind and gentle and provocative, or raucous and wild, whatever you're both into.

26. Wash each other's feet. Use a small dishpan and some wonderful natural soap. Rub on an aromatic foot lotion.

27. Suck on your partner's squeaky-clean toes.

28. Feed each other food and drink. Use your fingers. Make a mess.

29. Read stories out loud to each other.

30. Wear costumes and masks as part of your foreplay. Oooh, mystery!

31. Tie each other up. Men especially love to be tied up.

32. Paint each other's bodies. Use washable/edible body paint or chocolate sauce you make yourself or buy.

33. Wash each other's hair.

34. Give each other pedicures.

35. Prepare sensual meals together. Fondle and tease each other as you work/play.

36. Watch the sun come up or go down, or the moon go across the water.

37. Lie out under the stars. Sleep out under the stars.

38. Make flower arrangements together, fresh or dried.

39. Send each other erotic post cards without any special occasion.

40. Write love letters to each other.

41. Say the words "I love you. I need you. I want you."

42. Whisper words of adoration in your lover's ears before, during and after love making.

43. Talk "dirty" in your lover's ears in the heat of passion during your lovemaking.

44. Hold hands in public.

45. Go on picnics.

46. Call each other by "sucky" pet names.

47. Make foreplay go on and on and on and on and....

48. Men, help your woman come to orgasm before intercourse - at least some times!

49. Men, be sure she is wet, before you put your golden rod into her fig pocket!

50. Romance each other for hours, with intercourse on and off the whole time. Men, learn to delay ejaculation!

51. Cuddle after intercourse. Look into each other's eyes. Say words of love and adoration. Thank the God and Goddess for their favors.

52. Cry in front of each other.

53. Share what you are feeling. Risk being vulnerable.

54. Try different lovemaking positions. Experiment.

55. Try different lovemaking locations. Experiment.

56. Use love toys. Experiment.

57. Laugh during intercourse. Laugh before intercourse. Laugh after intercourse.

58. Offer unexpected gifts. Keep it simple, but thoughtful. Pick the right thing, not the biggest or most expensive thing.

59. Remember special occasions. Special occasions should be special!

60. Say please and thank you for sexual favors and for many small things each day. "

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61. Surprise your lover with the unexpected. Experiment.

62. Try something new. Experiment.

63. Try something dangerous. Experiment.

64. Try something outrageous. Experiment.

65. Try something kinky. Experiment.

66. Try something you are afraid of. Experiment.

67. Try something forbidden. Experiment.

68. Share your fantasies. Act them out with each other. Don't ever share fantasies about someone else with your lover!

69. Masturbate each other.

70. Masturbate in front of each other.

71. Dress up for a romantic dinner.

72. Eat dinner by candlelight.

73. Make love by candlelight.

74. Put on little skits (acts) for each other. Experiment.

75. Be foolish and playful. Experiment.

76. Drop something that is really important for you to do, and make love instead.

77. Call when you are away and say "I miss you terribly. I can't wait to get home to hold you."

78. Talk "dirty" over the phone to each other.

79. Shop for sex toys and lingerie together.

80. Ladies, wear garter belt and stockings instead of pantyhose.

81. Put blindfolds on each other during foreplay and intercourse, sometimes.

82. Role play: innocent high school student, slut, nurse, stripper, master, slave, bad boy or girl, etc.

83. Look into each other's eyes, if possible until tears follow the opening of your heart in love.

84. Match the rhythm of your breathing during lovemaking.

85. Take rapid breaths to heat up your excitement.

86. Take long, deep, slow breaths to maintain a high level of excitement without going over into orgasm. Prolonging the orgasmic excitement leads to ecstasy.

87. Just hold each other.

88. Talk where one only listens. The one who listens does not try to take any responsibility, does not try to intervene or "fix" anything. Just listen. This is harder to do than it sounds.

89. Give each other a 10-second kiss when coming and going.

90. Make out like high school kids, without intercourse.

91. Practice Tantra Sacred Sex muscle control, breathing and visualization together. If you don't know how, take a workshop together.

92. Give each other flowers regularly. Men love to receive flowers too!

93. Have fresh flowers around as often as possible.

94. Have lots of green healthy plants in the house.

95. Notice all the little things you do for each other, that you regularly take for granted, and let each other know how important they are to you. Show your appreciation.

96. Spend time remembering wondrous past experiences together when you were happy and joyous.

97. Take turns leading when dancing slow.

98. In conversation always use loving names when referring to your genitals, e.g., jade stalk, wand of light, mystery cave, succulent flower, etc.

99. Make plans for the future.

100. Talk about spending the rest of your life together.

101. Write out your vision for the kind of relationship you want to create together.

102. Display your relationship vision/dream where you will see it often.

103. Serve each other breakfast in bed.

104. Sleep together NAKED! Curl around each other like spoons. Roll over together to change positions in the night.

105. In the morning when you wake up lying naked together, the man goes between the woman's legs. If he is not aroused, he will use the soft entry by wetting his penis with saliva (or any suitable lubricant such as water based or silicone lubricants, or any cooking oil) and inserting it into her vagina. Lie still with your eyes open and match your breathing for 2-5 minutes.

Al Link and Pala Copeland own and operate 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra. They regularly host Tantra Sacred Loving weekends near Ottawa Canada, and weeklong retreats in exotic locations around the planet. For more information call toll free from Canada or USA: 1-800-684-5308 International long distance: 1-819-689-5308. Visit their website http://www.tantra-sex.com/ or send email: 4freedoms@tantraloving.com Their book, Soul Sex: Tantra for Two, is published by New Page Books, 2003. http://www.tantra-sex.com/soulsex.html

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Katrina Could Have Been Worse; How So?. The Advantages of Wall Wine Racks.

2005-10-18T05:53:00.000-07:00

The Power of Christian Prayer

Katrina was a Category five as it approached the shoreline, just as it was about to hit it was downgraded, why? Well the eye-wall was reforming as they often do along the way. Many Christians attributed to their prayers for the City of New Orleans, the Hurricane then slightly jogged to the right or Eastward. This helped in two ways, one minimized the direction of flow and duration of the storm surge into the inlet area in the direction of the lake.

Yes it could have been worse. People were warned early on thanks to the media weather folks, NASA Storm computer modeling and rapid response from the President to get on the air and tell people; "Please Get Out." Over 1 million people evacuated New Orleans in 48-hours and you thought your local traffic was bad?

Still the Hurricanes size and time over the City caused weakening of the levee system, which was eventually breached in multiple places, one more than 100-yards wide and water poured into the city. Islamic Radical Terrorists cheered claiming that they have been praying for America to be destroyed and that Allah had answered by attacking the Gulf Coast. While Christians prayers were said to be immediately answered and it looked as if New Orleans was spared, the engineering marvel of 350-miles worth of levees had been weakened by one of the worst storms ever to hit our Nation.

Luckily now the Army Corp of Engineering has a plan it will soon execute to temporarily fix the breach for now, and then use the pumps to slowly remove the water for clean-up. The plan should work and we must hope that we are not hit with back to back storms like last year along the Gulf Shores as FEMA crews and Team USA shows us what we are really made of as Americans. So, you see although the damage is substantial, our early warning saved tens of thousands of lives thanks to NASA, TV Media, and the President's Team to get the word out. It could have been so much worse.

"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs

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Wall wine racks make it easy to store wine in tight spaces. Many wall wine racks are hanging wine racks. These can only hold a few wine bottles, but cost under $50 and have slots to hang stemware. Some, for about $20, can be attached under kitchen cabinets. One precaution: the kitchen is not the best place to store wines. Wines should be kept in cool, dark areas without strong odors.

Wall wine racks can easily be incorporated into wine cellars. Store wines that need less maturing time, or that you plan on drinking soon, in hanging wall wine racks. Line the walls with sturdy wine racks. You can attach wine racks together to create more space. Large wine racks are perfect for an expanding wine collection.

Make certain that your wall wine rack is firmly attached to wall studs, or else your whole wine collection could come crashing down!

Online storage system companies sell a variety of both metal and wood wall wine racks. Wood wine racks cost more to ship, however, because they weigh more. Be on the lookout for free shipping details.

You can also make your own simple wall wine rack for under $10. You'll need a table saw or jigsaw, a sander, a drill press, and about three hours. Look for free plans online.

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Your wine storage system is not as important as where you store your wine. Never mount your wall wine rack in the sun or in the heat. This can cook the wine and spoil it. Always keep your wine in a dark, cool, slightly humid area. Basements, closets, and underneath stairs work well. A consistent environment is very important. Keep the temperature between 50 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't worry about the style of your wine rack. Worry about when you will have to drink the fantastic wines in your collection. Enjoy the wine collecting experience.

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Has Your Design Firm Run Amuck With Your Web Site?. The Dangers of Bingo.

2005-10-16T03:37:00.000-07:00

What's happening to good web site design? Somehow we creative types at interactive

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and traditional ad agencies have run amuck - we're building web sites that may dazzle the senses, but don't really communicate much about our client's business or products and services!

1. Somehow I don't think anyone has a burning desire to spend 30-60 seconds on the Index page of a web site while another fancy Flash animation loads, complete with snazzy graphics, audio, and way cool cutting edge graphics - not!! People want to get real information, not razzle-dazzle graphics showing how great a developer is using the latest whiz bang technology!

2. I thought Frames went out of style like adding a .com to your company's name. Apparently not, as there are still lots of web sites using Frames - forcing users to see a web site with mix and match (bad) graphics, odd menus and just a plain ugly interface.

3. I some times wonder if some of my fellow design geeks all own Adobe stock, or they are just trying to make sure HTML disappears as a content standard. The last thing many people want is to sit and watch as their 56 kbps dial up struggles with opening a doc in Adobe's proprietary PDF format - many click off and are gone to the next web site. Content should be offered in HTML or Word format, both of which open instantly - no, I don't own any Microsoft shares!

415-->419-->4-->4. Another popular time waster appears to be designing web sites that require people to list all of their contact points, including first born children, their dog's pedigree - etc. Registration forms should be short and no more than 4-5 entries that just require fundamental contact information.

5. What's the value in running contests, games and other technology-enabled multimedia content on a web site? Recent studies have indicated most of the online user community isn't interested in a web site that drives branding - they simply want information about a company's goods and services.

6. The web is a wonderful medium for customer acquisition but it also works as a valuable tool for building dialogue with customers - approx 75% of the online community does not mind filling out short forms that ask them questions about goods and services, or providing feedback. More sites should ask people for their opinions and reviews - they don't mind sharing them and these comments provide valuable insight.

7. Content is still one of, if not the most important variables in good web site design. Today's savvy surfer doesn't want content presented in book form; they want short paragraphs with lots of white space, not long textual columns in a type font that forces anyone over 30 (perish the thought there are people on the web over 30) to put on their glasses and squint at the screen.

8. We marketing types jumped on the community bandwagon 12-18 months back - you couldn't read an article about web site marketing unless "community" wasn't included as a buzzword du jour! Well, times have changed, or maybe we all came to our senses - today's web user wants baseline information they don't want to chat with other users via web site or read about shared interests - give them information in "content bytes' and let AOL worry about building a community!

About The Author

Lee Traupel has 20 plus years of business development and marketing experience - he is the founder of Intelective Communications, Inc., http://www.intelective.com, a results-driven marketing services company providing proprietary services to clients encompassing startups to public companies. Lee@intelective.com

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Let's face it; bingo is hardly going to arouse a thrill-seeker into taking it up in attraction to its high risk stakes. Over sixties, playing bingo in a community hall does not seem to register with the seedy possibilities of a stake-out associated with poker for example. But do not be fooled. There are hazards to the game of bingo and whilst they may be small and hardly worth deterring a player who enjoys the game socially and for fun, it may be interesting to know that there have been concerns over the game.

The UK's National Bingo Game Association recently announced that

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according to their study, people who have stressful careers tend to be more stressed and worked up when playing bingo than they are when dealing with stressful situations at their work. The result suggests that even people who are capable of dealing in highly stressful situations cannot resist the stress that a highly charged game of bingo can cause. It is the anxiety of being so close to winning that can drive people's excitement higher and higher and therefore their disappointment is greater and greater if they lose. You think that you have just one number left, you must be so close now and it is easy to lose sight of the fact that by this stage there are probably quite a few others in the exact same position as you are.

More worrying than the stress however is the violence that has been associated with bingo. Although rare, cases have occurred and because a high percentage of players tend to be single females, their vulnerability becomes very apparent. Many have pointed to online bingo as the solution but others say the risk is so small, it is hardly worth losing the social aspect of the game and open oneself to the risk of compulsive play on the internet.

A woman who won thousands playing bingo was recently shot in the stomach after refusing to hand money over to her assailants. The 39 year old won almost $6000 near to West Palm Beach. Upon refusing to hand over her money, she was shot through the window of her car. Luckily she survived and was later treated in hospital, but the incident has prompted many to raise their voices over the concerns of gamblers leaving casinos or gambling halls with large amounts of money. Similar incidents have been reported in Europe and in some cases bingo halls (being less protected than the wealthier casinos) have actually been held up.

The chant has been that online gambling is a safer option. Credit card fraud is deemed to be much lower, it is easier to track winnings and there is no risk in carrying large amounts of cash around late at night. You are in the comfort and security of your own home. The problem is that this is very much part of the problem for compulsive gamblers. A bingo game on the internet is very different to a bingo game in a social atmosphere. The object of playing purely for money seems to be exemplified by the fact that one does not even have to check one's own cards. It is automatically scanned by the bingo site. There are few limits, no way of seeing if the player is a minor or intoxicated and the mental and social stimulation are abundantly missing. There is concern that people may be retreating further and further into the comfort and security of the artificiality of a screen in order to avoid the dangers outside.

The Governor of the state of Washington decided that a large threat to the people of that state was the concept of playing bingo too frequently. There is concern that the game is taken too nonchalantly in the debate on compulsive gambling. It is, after all a game that is easy to become addicted to. As bingo becomes more and more popular, the cash prizes have become higher and higher and the variety and options of games are becoming more and more expansive.

At the end of the day however, bingo is still a comparatively low-risk pastime. It can be enjoyable, social and a great way to spend an evening. Perhaps all that is needed is just a remembrance that it is still a form of gambling, whether played in a church hall or a Vegas casino and that although lower in threat, the dangers are still always present.

About The Author

John C. Thorenssen is professional gambler and work as consultant in Royal Club Casino New York. He wrote articles about gambling and gambling strategies. Most of the articles will be included in his new book.

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Latest Medical Spa Equipment Showcased at New York Medical Spa Expo. The Value of Custom Weather Vanes.

2005-10-13T19:34:00.000-07:00

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This year, the New York Medical Spa Expo confirmed the Medical Spa industry is continuing to grow. "Not only did thousands of Spa and Medical Spa owners visit this year's show, but we also saw the release of some new and noteworthy equipment perfect for the medical spa environment" says Jeff Russell, the CEO of MedSpa Financing.

New this Year - Hair Rejuvenation

When you attend these shows you know you are going to see many devices for removing unwanted hair, but what about improving the appearance of thinning hair? Well this year, for the first time ever we saw the impressive CosmeticTrichoGenesis Mark 5 unit. Owners of Medical Spas are constantly looking for that piece of equipment that will differentiate them from their competitors, well this is it!

Robert Kramer, President of Current Technologies says "Growth of the Medical Spa industry is being fueled by a demand for more and better services devoted to making men and women look and feel better. Current Technololgy's CosmeticTrichoGenesis Mark 5 offers a once a week, safe, painless and successful method for improving the appearance of thinning hair. The Mark 5 utilizes non-invasive pulsed electrostatic energy that can noticeably create the look of fuller, more luxurious hair." www.current-technology.com/CTG/

Microdermabrasion Equipment Moving to the Next Level

Another standard piece of equipment in a Medical Spa is the microdermabrasion machine. This year we saw one that not only targets the face, but actually treats the whole body while applying topical treatments. Medical Spa owners are going to like the extra revenue streams that will be found by adding topicals to their microdermabrasion procedures.

The Vibraderm skin station exfoliates the skin while creating new collagen. It employs a patented vibrating head with a stainless steel abrasive surface to evenly exfoliate the skin. New is the Vibrafusion(tm) system, which results in a vibrant tone and texture to the skin. The Vibraderm's full body treatment can be performed on all skin types including Fitzpatrick skin type V and VI. Medical spa owners will like the fact that the procedures are less technique dependent, since the size of the unique paddle prevents the potential of uneven treatments and happier clients. Unlike traditional microdermabrasion equipment, there are no crystals or suction, this gives you a clog-free treatment with a quick clean-up. www.vibraderm.com

Medical Spa Software

Harms Software demonstrated the medical spa friendly Millennium(tm) advanced booking, point-of-sale, information and customer relations management system. Millennium's advanced security allows you to maintain HIPPA compliancy while still allowing you and your staff to navigate seamlessly from screen to screen. You can handle real world situations quickly and help your clients easily. For example, while you are booking a client's appointment, you can check their gift certificate balance or information on a product or service they purchased in the past. The software allows you to track skin/facial information, prescriptions/analysis, photos, documents and more. The advanced appointment booking is also a "must have" when it comes to managing not only your staff and doctors, but your rooms and equipment.

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Harms Software has been built on 17 years of experience, bringing you software that works in a Medical Spa environment. www.harms-software.com

Advanced Muscular Therapy

Hard to miss was the impressive robotic massaging arm of the Meilus Muscular Therapy (MMT) machine. This unit is designed to effectively lengthen muscles, which will improve your client's body tone, increase flexibility, and enable muscles to rid themselves of waste and toxins. The MMT can give your Medical Spa that extra edge in helping your client's live better, more pain-free lives as their body naturally ages. www.meetmeilus.com

From this show, we can see the Medical Spa industry is evolving. "Many doctors are tired of slow paying reimbursements, and want to move into a cash business where they are paid for the services they perform. Medical Spas are the answer for many doctors, it also gives doctors the opportunity to enter the growing anti-aging market. With the right Medical Spa equipment, you can make your transition to a Medical Spa owner a very profitable one!" says Jeff Russell.

For More Information:

CosmeticTrichoGenesis Mark 5 unit. Call 1-800-661-4247 or visit www.current-technology.com/CTG/

Vibraderm. Call (800) 494-7181 or visit www.vibraderm.com

Millennium(tm) from Harms Software Inc. Call 1-888-813-2141 or visit www.harms-software.com

Meilus Muscular Therapy (MMT) machine. Call 1-800-237-8300 or visit www.meetmeilus.com

About MedSpa Financing (Oakridge Healthcare) - MedSpaFinancing.com is a division of Oakridge Healthcare, which provides turn-key healthcare financing solutions to medical practices and equipment vendors throughout North America (http://www.oakridgehealthcare.com).

MedSpa Financing is the only financing company that specializes in financing Medical Spas. We have financed Medical Spas from California to New York, and everywhere in between. Through our network of financial partners, we have the capacity to finance everything from a single treatment machine to an entire $20 million Medical Spa facility.

For additional information, visit our website: http://www.medspafinancing.com. MedSpa Financing is a sustaining member of the International Medical Spa Association, and proud member of our local Chamber of Commerce.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Jeff Russell 1-800-485-5759 MedSpaFinancing.com http://www.medspafinancing.com

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Custom weather

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vanes help to give a personal touch to the landscape of any building. Custom weather vanes have become very popular because of the wide range of designs available as well as the number of designers who are willing to provide customized weather vanes to customers.

Customized weather vanes can represent the personality of the owner. They can also be engraved with company's logos or names for corporate buildings. Apart from the decorative element, they can also be designed to suit the exact landscape of the building. Customized weather vanes are also a big hit with collectors since they offer more variety. The mounts are also designed specifically as roof mounts, garden mounts, or flat mounts. These days, there are craftsman who are ready to design any kind of a weather vane according to the customer's requirements. Ordering a customized weather vane has become very easy since it can be done online through specialized web sites.

Custom weather vanes enable personal expression. It can be a family emblem or crest, a sports theme, a family pet, a unique design, or just something funky to look at. They are made in different shapes ranging from simple arrows to shapes of animals, birds, humans, crests, exotic figurines, or a combination of some of these. Weather vanes are available in several designs spanning: roosters, ospreys, eagles, attack eagles, ascending geese, landing ducks, feathered geese, blue herons, and many more.

Customized weather vanes can be selected on the basis of the material used, the size, and most importantly, the shape. Most weather vanes are made of bronze, copper or some other durable metals.

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Designers sometimes also use gold or platinum plating, copper dyes, paintings, glass work or the Verdigris finishes on custom weather vanes. Custom weather vanes can also be full-bodied, which involves careful crafting from copper sheets by hand. They are designed through the traditional techniques and processes. Hand made weather vanes are considered to be works of art and are sometimes sold for thousands of dollars.

Very large weather vanes can also be custom-designed. They range from 35 inches to 55 inches or they can be even larger. They are more directional and have 4" and 6" spacer balls. Very large weather vanes can withstand strong winds and extreme weather conditions. Hence they are very suitable for large buildings or big open spaces.

Weathervanes provides detailed information on weather vanes, including copper, wrought iron, and antique weather vanes, as well as rooster, white horse, blue heron, and custom weather vanes. Weathervanes is affiliated with Business Plans by Growthink.

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Cancun, Mexico - A Little Something For Everyone. Don't Waste My Time!.

2005-10-11T17:47:00.000-07:00

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A sleepy island area in the 1970s, Cancun has been transformed into a mega tourist destination. Located on the Caribbean side of Mexico, this resort area has something for everyone.

Cancun

Make no mistake, Cancun is a very tourist friendly destination. Located on the Yucatan peninsula, Cancun is populated with mega resorts and over 20,000 hotel rooms. The economy is based on tourism and the people go out of their way to show tourists a good time.

Cancun proper is actually two distinct areas. Cancun City is located on the mainland and Cancun Island is just off the coast. The island is the stuff of legend.

Cancun Island the classic example of Caribbean beach paradise. Incredibly blue water laps slowly onto insanely white beaches. Light breezes roll in off the water as you lounge on a beach chair and contemplate important things like what you will eat for lunch.

One of the slight downsides of Cancun involves beachfront hotels. They tend to be a bit possessive about the sand in front of them. Put another way, you better be staying at the hotel if you intend to plop down in front of it. Hey, it can't all be great!

Getting To Cancun

As with any mega resort area, getting to Cancun is very easy.

Most major airlines fly into Cancun City and the airport is very modern. You are required to have a passport and must fill out a tourist card at customs. The customs agents are easy going and I've never heard of anyone having any problems with them.

If you want to experience a beach vacation in Mexico, you can do worse than Cancun. You will not get much feel for the local culture, but you will definitely enjoy yourself.

Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of travel journals. Writing journals are the perfect travel accessories. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com to read more travel articles and travelogues.

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Computers 101:  The Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

Many participants in my programs ask how to deal with people who appear to be seeking information and nothing more. In many environments these individual's are called time wasters. Time wasters come in every shape and form but they usually possess a few consistent characteristics - they ask a continuing stream of questions, take up loads of our time, and seldom end up buying anything.

What is particularly interesting about these situations is that many time wasters don't set out to be that way. It is usually our fault that this happens because we don't control the sales process. And in many cases, we become the time waster.

Most sales professionals know they are supposed to ask questions to learn about their customer's needs but I have learned that the majority of sales people tend to be more comfortable responding to questions rather than asking them. Here is a simple fact...the person who asks the questions is the one in control of the sales process.

I have conducted hundreds of sales training workshops in the last ten years and I consistently have people tell me they know the importance of asking questions. As the discussion continues I usually discover that they do in fact ask questions - after they encounter objections or resistance from the buyer or customer. But that means it's too late. Now it will appear that you are trying to justify your product, service, price, etc.

Sales people hear this, but it seldom sinks in. Here is a personal example. After reading one of my weekly sales tips a sales person emailed me (for the second or third time) and said he had been focusing on his needs rather than mine in his previous correspondence. He presented a couple of good points so I agreed to a telephone conversation. When we connected he immediately launched into a ten-minute monologue about his company and its services. At this point it still wasn't clear what he wanted from me so I asked. He went on to say that he wanted me to endorse his product to my clients and newsletter subscribers. I then stated that my target market is mostly specialty retailers and asked how his product would help them. His reply, "Oh, it won't."

He had now just wasted almost 15 minutes of my time - valuable time that could have been used to work on one of the many projects on my desk. As a sales person, he had just become a time waster. If he had asked one simple question in his email he could have saved us both time because he would have learned that our companies were not compatible.

In another situation, I listened to a sales person pitch his product by reading PowerPoint slides. His slides discussed his company, their financial backing, their products, their clients, blah, blah, blah. Not once did he ask me what I wanted in a solution. Instead, he kept his attention focused on his agenda, once again, wasting my time by talking about something that had no relevance to my situation or business. Professional selling means helping someone make an educated buying decision. That means you need to determine how your product or service fits into their situation. I was once asked by an advertising sales rep what to do if the prospect's publication targeted a different demographic that the advertisers. My answer was simple, "Move on."

In some cases, your product or service may not be needed by your prospect or may not fit into their plans. This means you move on to the next prospect. Don't waste their time and yours trying to reconfigure everything hoping something will work out.

Virtually everyone I know is pressed for time. Respect that fact. Save your customers time by asking a few well-thought out questions BEFORE you suggest a product or service. That way you won't become a time waster. But, how do you control a customer who is a time waster? There are a couple of ways...

First, ask a few high-quality questions early in the sales process to determine exactly what your customer is looking for and what their buying criteria are. One of these questions should be something that identifies the time-frame that your customer is working with.

The second thing you can do, particularly if the other person has indicated that they aren't making a buying decision in the near future, is to direct them to your website or offer other printed materials for them to review. Third, ask them to make a buying decision. This approach is effective because the time waster will become uncomfortable and will often end the sales discussion himself.

The fourth strategy is to drop them like a hot potato. Don't waste your time trying to close them. Be pleasant, firm and direct. Tell them that you must take care of other customers and move on.

You only have a certain number of hours of prime selling time in any given day. Don't waste your time selling to people who have no intention of ever buying. And, avoid wasting the time of your customers.

Kelley Robertson, President of the Robertson Training Group, works with businesses to help them increase their sales and motivate their employees. He is also the author of "Stop, Ask & Listen - Proven Sales Techniques to Turn Browsers Into Buyers." Receive a FREE copy of "100 Ways to Increase Your Sales" by subscribing to his free sales and motivational newsletter available at http://www.kelleyrobertson.com

Contact him at 905-633-7750 or Kelley@RobertsonTrainingGroup.com

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A Look at Cabinet Humidors. The Rumble in the Jungle: Revealing Greatness.

2005-10-09T20:02:00.000-07:00

Cabinet humidors are specially designed for the serious cigar aficionado. Much more of an investment than a small desktop humidor that can hold 100 to 200 cigars, cabinet humidors can be as small as a standing chest, can hold up to 8000 cigars or more, can measure as much as four feet wide by 20 inches deep and over six feet in height or larger and resemble a large bookcase, and can cost

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from the high hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars. These humidors are designed for the discriminating aficionado, and because of their size and the cost, they are considered a good long-term investment.

Certainly the larger the cabinet humidor the smaller the selection of design one can find; however, there is still a wide variety of styles and materials that make up cabinet humidors. Nearly every upright cabinet humidor is designed with glass doors for a better presentation of one's prized possessions.

There are a few important characteristics of effective cabinet humidors. For one, the humidor pump that maintains the constant humidity levels must be rated to support the cabinet humidor volume capacity. Another is that the shelves must be slotted in order to allow for a constant and consistent internal humidity level and disbursement of air volume. Finally, one should ensure that only high quality materials are used in the manufacturing of the cabinet humidor. One

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of the most popular woods is Spanish cedar wood for the internal compartment as this wood type best maintains humidity levels while adding a richer, luxuriant flavor to the cigar.

Like the smaller companion humidors such as the glass top and traveling humidors, with a little time and effort, one can research and purchase very reasonably-priced, top-quality cabinet humidors.

Humidors Info provides detailed information on cigar humidors, travel humidors, and humidor plans. Humidors Info is the sister site of Cigars Web.

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Alzheimer's Tips Revealed!

The other night I was watching a documentary on that famous boxing match called The Rumble in the Jungle. The fight was between Muhammad Ali (Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee) and George Foreman.

The fight was held in Kinshasa, Zaire back in 1974. This fight was crucial to Muhammad Ali who was at a career low-point after having lost his last two big fights. He now faced George Foreman, the unstoppable power-punching champion who was bent on beating Ali.

Everyone believed that there was no way Ali could beat Foreman. Foreman was a power puncher and Ali was a &dancer'. During practice Foreman would hit the punching bag so hard he would leave a dent when he was done.

Despite losing his last two fights and knowing the power of Foreman, Ali continued to tell the media how he was going to &whup' Foreman and make him look bad. Foremen ignored the taunts confident that he could beat Ali. During his training Foreman practiced &cutting off the ring' so Ali wouldn't be able to dance away from his powerful punches.

Ali in the meantime continued to practice his &dancing' and didn't let up the verbal assaults and insults on Foreman. He was clearly asking for beating!

On fight night, both men went at it. Foreman did everything to corner off Ali so he wouldn't dance, forcing him up against the ropes and then unloading massive punches to the body and head. Ali was clearly taking a beating on the ropes. Yet, he continued to taunt Foreman in the ring. Every time they were tied up, you could see Ali trash talking Foreman. Everyone feared Ali's rounds were numbered and that it was a matter of time before he would go down.

Then something happened. Foreman was getting tired. By the 5th round he had punched himself out. By the 8th round he was in trouble. Out of somewhere deep inside of Ali came a barrage of punches off the ropes that pushed Foreman to the center of the ring. And with a few more punches, Ali watched as the titan known as Foreman hit the canvas floor. Ten counts later, Muhammad Ali was the champion. David had beaten Goliath.

Ali's strategy,

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wasn't to dance as he had led on, but it was to let Foreman tire himself out since he knew he couldn't go toe-to-toe, punch-for-punch with Foreman. His now famous Rope-a-Dope strategy worked. Ali was written into history as "The Greatest" but for George Foreman, he would go into the deepest depression of his life for the next two years.

It's easy to admire a champion like Ali because there is no denying his greatness in the sport. We as a nation admire strength and skill. We like winners. But when I look at George Foreman the Entrepreneur today, I have a deeper admiration. For here is a man who suffered one of greatest defeats in sport's history in front of the world and yet was able to redefine himself.

Foreman has emerged as a true human champion having amassed the courage and strength within him to become a successful businessman and humanitarian.

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They say adversity reveals the true character of a man. Well Foreman has been revealed! And he has revealed that defeat isn't final or fatal; that we can all make a comeback in our own way. He has revealed that success is redefinable. He has revealed to us that greatness isn't what happens inside the ring when the whole world is watching, but what happens outside the ring when no one cares any longer.

Remember, Success Happens for a Reason

p.s., Foreman recaptured his title on Nov. 5, 1994 at age 45 with a 10-round KO of WBA/IBF champ Michael Moorer, becoming the oldest man to win heavyweight crown. That's character !

Victor Gonzalez, top Hispanic motivational speaker and author of "The LOGIC of Success". For more info go to: www.thelogicofsuccess.com or by email victor@thelogicofsuccess.com

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Cure The Insurance Blues By Lowering The Cost of Your Premiums. Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science.

2005-10-07T15:10:00.000-07:00

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Does the current amount that you pay on your insurance premiums keep you awake at night? If so you're not alone. In today's fast paced society many people are looking for ways to save money unfortunately this can lead to scrimping and watching where you spend every penny you make. Not only is this difficult it can also be a real pain in the neck and lets face it - what's so fun about not spending money you worked hard to get in the first place.

Fortunately there is an easy way to save a few extra dollars every month by checking to see if you're overpaying on any of your insurance premiums. This could be your auto insurance, life insurance, home insurance or renters insurance.

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The reality is you can save on almost every form of insurance you have. Ok, so what's the secret?

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Internet and free online insurance quotes. The Internet is perfect for checking to see if you can save money on all of your current insurance policies. Most online insurance providers allow you to input your information (which they keep confidential) by having you fill out a simple and easy to use form on their website. They then use the information to generate free quotes that allow you to see how much you would pay for an insurance policy. You can use that information and compare it to the cost of your current insurance premium to see if you can save some money.

The benefits of shopping for your insurance online are numerous. For instance you can adjust your coverage amount to see how it affects the cost of the policy. A live salesman never pressures you or scares you into purchasing a policy you may not want or really need. Additionally you are never under any obligation to purchase any policy offered to you giving you the time and flexibility to decide when you're ready to change your insurance provider and coverage. Perhaps the best reason to shop online for your insurance needs (besides saving money) is the freedom to shop in the comfort of your own home, even in your pajamas if you so desire.

Start saving money now by finding insurance online that provides the coverage you need at a price that won't keep you awake at night.

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Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it's too hard to learn ...It isn't!

Gardening is fast becoming the world's number one hobby, and with all the latest 'alternative' information we have to hand, gardening as a natural science is fun to learn about and rewarding in the extreme...

Produce your own fruit and veg - cut the shopping trips.

Keep it organic!- be nice to the planet, and your body.

Stay fit and healthy with exercise and fresh air.

Spend quality family time in the outdoors.

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And if that isn't enough to be going on with, learn about plant-kind in all it's glory. From trees through to fungi, there are millions of plants to research, grow and eat- no chance of getting bored!

First you have to take your first step.

Start gardening, be a gardener, enjoy your garden.

Starting from scratch? Let your imagination run wild. Stand in the centre (-ish) of your garden and imagine..close your eyes if you like.

Don't hold back. Let your creative thoughts flow. How much can you do with your space? Don't imagine for one minute that a simple lawn will let you off the hook here. A lawn needs maintaining, and mowing regularly - for EVER..and it can get kind of boring to look at as well! How about creating

a butterfly patch

a wildflowers corner

a vegetable plot

a herb garden

a water feature

Then you will need a shed to store your tools. Where would that be best placed in your garden? Don't waste a sunny position with a garden structure. Sheds don't need to be in full sun to survive!

Is there enough space to place garden furniture? Rather than going for the table-and-four-chairs-on-patio style, can you place benches and small tables in semi-shady spots near the honeysuckle or round the herbs?

When you think you have a reasonable idea of all you want from your garden, take some notes and think about it for a while. Don't leap in too soon-more often than not you'll land up doing the same job twice. Browse through garden catalogs, take a little time and do a little planning.

But not for too long! Don't let the ideas wither into another was-gonna-do-one-day file.

If you have enough of a budget to buy your garden structures and furniture, do this first, and position them in your garden. Then create your flower beds, vegetable plots and wildlife patches around these structures.

If you don't have cash up front, don't worry. The things you need will come to you. For now, prepare the space as if you DID have the shed, or bench or whatever, and work around these areas.

Start all the patches and work on them as and when you can, or start one patch and get it finished before moving on to the next. How you work in your garden depends on a number of things...

size of land and budget

helping hands available

seasons and the weather

time slots and energy levels!

Treat gardening as an ongoing hobby rather than a project to be started and finished. Plants are growing life forms and will always be changing the shape and feel of your garden. Go with it where you can, and prune heavily where you have to!

Get the kids involved with quick-germinating seeds, and fast-growing plants. Many retailers offer special seed mixtures for kids. Pumpkins are great for getting the kids interested in gardening.

Learn about edible flowers and teach the children what can and can't be eaten - and why.

Don't let the grass grow under your feet. Get in on the action now. Turn off the TV, put your wellies on and leap into nature!

About The Author

Linda Gray is a freelance writer and, with her partner. has spent ten years renovating a neglected acre of woodland. Find heaps of straight gardening advice and pots of inspiration at http://www.flower-and-garden-tips.com

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Fat Acceptance. How to Optimize the Awesome Power of Thoughts and Imagination.

2005-10-05T12:01:00.000-07:00

With tons of information out there on "Fat Acceptance" does it do more harm than good? Being body positive and body fat are two different topics. South Beach Diet may work for one but not the other.

How can one confuse having a body positive attitude than with a "Fat Acceptance One? Are you really fat and happy? Most women are in emotional pain around their body size but to hail on for "Fat Acceptance" is a no-no, neither should one be ostracized for be overweight or fat.

This is more than just a debatable topic of "Fat Acceptance" what about health. Can you really sit and tell yourself you like wearing a size 22 and find the extra "Pinch an Inch" to be conformable and contrite? Can you feel both? Ask yourself, deep inside, how you really feel.

So where is the "happy medium"? Eye Candy yes, waif like magazine models perhaps not, but some women are naturally thin. Shows like "The Biggest Loser", "Fat Actress" make fun of those who do not fit into the cookie cuter world of what we deem as "Eye Candy".

We should all be accepted and not ostracized for size, and looks. "Size acceptance" and "Fat Acceptance" are two different issues here. Yes, promote size, we all come in different shapes, but promote "Fat"? What about health?

"We strongly condemn any diet marketing strategy based on guilt and unrealistic expectations," says Peggy Howell, a spokesperson for the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance. "Such approaches cause untold suffering to fat people by ruining their self-esteem."

This would fall under stapling!?!

However some sites, and blogs take this too far, can you be happy, fat, and un-healthy at any size?

Why make this harder than it has to be, follow the BMI chart. However getting within our range can be difficult, while women and men, work their way from a high BMI to a lower healthy one, we should accept people of all sizes, "Size Acceptance" but not promote fat. Promote Health, Size and not Fat.

Discuss this online at http://www.sheunlimited.com

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expertise and knowledge give consumers everywhere the insight they need to get the latest styles and products that fit everyone and every budget, both online and off. For More information or how to become and editor for She Unlimited Magazine please e-mail: admin@sheunlimited.com

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Have you encountered a time when you were in a traffic jam and was running late for an important meeting? Did you stay calm and focused? Or did your mind wander into the dark side of the impending consequences that may occur?

If you're always picturing people getting mad at you and thinking of negative outcomes, then your body suffers as well.

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You may experience chest pains, anxiety disorders, indigestion, and other health problems. Why worry when you can't do anything about the situation? Moreover, you don't even know yet what will happen. Both good and bad things happen unexpectedly. Why bother to worry? It's just not worth it.

Your mind directly influences your body's capabilities and reactions; so if you always project negative thoughts and images in your mind, your body suffers as well. But if you always think of positive and enthusiastic stuffs, your body will react positively too.

The mind is an absolute powerhouse, a dream granter, and goal achiever, all rolled into one. But do you know how to optimize it for best performance?

Many times we've heard people say that "If you think you can or you can't, you're right."

That is so true. But do you know exactly how to use your thoughts in reaching what you desire to achieve?

They say affirmations work. Yes, they do. But the results might be minimal and might not turn out according to your expectations.

Do you want to know a method that is much more powerful? What I'm going to tell you is a technique that is so effective in itself; that if you combine it with affirmations, then you possess one of the deadliest combos of self-improvement.

Want to know the secret? Here it is.

Visualize images. It's as simple as that. Our mind communicates with our body using images. You know that the thought of people getting angry with you can negatively affect your health. Otherwise, picturing yourself relaxing at your favorite vacation spot can ease some of your stress.

Take this exercise.

Imagine the juiciest whole piece of fried chicken right in front of you. You can smell its tempting aroma. You sliced it into pieces and heard the crispy crunching sound. Picture yourself taking a large bite and enjoying the gastronomic experience. Did that made your mouth water? Did that made you hungry?

Images are very powerful and can be used to improve your health, attain your goals, and achieve anything that you put your mind into.

For instance, you're a burn victim. You have a wound that is quite agonizing. Don't just say, "Hey, burn wound. Get out of my skin." Picture it in your mind getting smaller and smaller. Visualize it melting and vanishing into thin air.

You may imagine the wound itself healing miraculously, or you may designate any object of your choice to represent that wound. For example, you visualize a black stone as a symbol of your illness. Imagine that object shrinking and disintegrating slowly. As you're thinking of this, feel your wound and all negative forces simultaneously going along with the action of the black stone. Let them become smaller and smaller until they have ceased to exist.

So which technique is better - imagining the real thing or assigning a representational object to it? It all depends on you. Pick and apply the method that you are more comfortable with, the one that you are more inclined to think and visualize upon.

But it's not as easy as you think. Practice makes perfect. One way you can optimize the power of imagination is by becoming more observant and meticulous. If you're going to use a certain flower in your visualization, go to the park and become a keen observer of that flower. Touch it. Smell it. Feel its texture. The more senses involved, the more powerful your visualization will become.

Visualization can be a very powerful tool in getting what you want in life. Practice and apply it often. You'll be amazed at the results.

Michael Lee is the author of "How To Be A Red Hot Persuasion Wizard," an ebook that reveals how to easily seduce others to like you, fully improve your relationships, multiply your profits, win negotiations, and attain freedom and power. Visit http://www.20daypersuasion.com and grab a sample chapter.

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Your Guardian Angel. Stress-Free Scrapbook Journaling Ideas.

2005-10-03T07:54:00.000-07:00

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Your guardian angel is your link to the divine. The word "angel" comes from the Greek and means "a messenger." The concept of guardian angels goes back thousands of years to the Assyrian and Babylonian civilisations where they were believed to protect palaces and temples. However, this gradually changed. Many people in the Christian tradition believe that every baby gets assigned a guardian angel at birth. Jesus referred to this when he said that the angels who look after children always face God (Matthew 18:10).

About 150 AD, a man named Hermas wrote one of the earliest Christian bestsellers, Shepherd of Hermas. In it, Hermas wrote of his personal angel-shepherd who acted as his guardian angel and helped him on a daily basis. Moving forward almost 1,900 years, Pope Pius XI said that he prayed to his guardian angel every morning and evening. When he had to speak to someone who was opposed to him, he asked his guardian angel to communicate with the other person's guardian angel first, to eliminate any potential problems.

We all have a guardian angel that watches over us, and tries to help us in subtle ways. Not long ago, I spoke to a woman who had narrowly escaped being run over while crossing a road. She felt a force push her to the side of the road moments before a car raced past. She attributed her lucky escape to her guardian angel.

Small children often believe in guardian angels, but often lose faith as they grow into adulthood. Regardless of your beliefs, your guardian angel continues to communicate with you in thoughts and dreams intended to inspire, help and counsel you. However, your guardian angel will never interfere with your free will. Occasionally, when the situation is urgent, guardian angels act in a more direct way. When Sir Ernest Shackleton, the British explorer, was returning from the South Pole, he knew that "one more" accompanied his party. When Sir Francis Smythe was attempting the final stage of his ascent of Mount Everest on his own, he was aware of an invisible companion. "I could not feel lonely, neither could I come to any harm," he wrote afterwards.

How do you recognize your guardian angel? Ask your guardian angel to communicate with you in quiet moments. Become aware of your dreams. Heed the quiet voice that warns you when you are tempted to do something wrong. You will gradually realise that your guardian angel is with you all the time, and is willing to help you in everything you do.

Your guardian angel is your own personal guide and teacher. As you accept your guardian angel's presence your life will gradually improve. Small upsets will no longer bother you, and you'll find yourself more loving, accepting and compassionate. You'll also become aware of the spiritual in every area of your life.

Richard Webster is author of 80 books, including Spirit Guides and Angel Guardians, Miracles, Michael, and Gabriel (all published by Llewellyn Publications). His website is http://www.psychic.co.nz

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Do you find it intimidating when you come to journal your scrapbook pages?

You are not alone!

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Many scrapbookers find it hard to get started when it comes to adding journaling to their scrapbooking layouts.

If you are one of those people who go blank at the thought of having to journal, don't worry. Here are some stress-free scrapbooking journaling ideas to help you write the right words whatever your page theme.

Make a list.

This is a fairly simple journaling technique that is suitable for use with any type of page theme, for example:

Doing a friendship page - list how you met, where you met, how long you have known each other, include what you like about your friend and why you are both pals.

Doing a recipe scrapbook page - then make a personal top 10 list of reasons why you like Grandma's chocolate cake so much.

Doing a baby layout - do a list of baby's favorite foods, you can even do one for the foods they don't like!

A variation of this technique is to use bullet points to mark each line on your list, giving you an opportunity to empathise each item of your journaling:

Anguilla
April 2004
My first trip to the Caribbean
This is the view from my hotel balcony overlooking the cove - I can't wait to go swimming the sea looks so nice!

Make sure you have fun experimenting with all the different kinds of embellishments that you can use as your bullet points!

Another bonus with using the list technique is that you do not need to worry about the structure of your sentences or that your journaling makes sense because the list breaks down what you want to say into it's basic readable form.

Write a Letter.

This is one of those great scrapbook journaling ideas that's fairly simple to do and it's also a lovely, personal way to journal your layouts too.

All you have to do is pretend you're writing to a friend telling them what is happening in your photographs and including the "Dear ...." at the beginning of your writing will give your journaling an intimate feel.

Sent any emails lately? Like letters, emails are also a good source of journaling material that you can use for your layouts.

If you are unsure of your own journaling then doing it in a letter format could help your writing flow more easily, as you describe the people and the events taking place, letting you tell the story naturally and in your own words.

Ask a question.

If you are completely stuck and cannot think of anything to write this can be a good quick fix technique to use. Just ask some simple questions like, "What was your favorite part of..?" or "Did anything funny or embarrassing happen?".

This technique can be very effective when used

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for a special occasion layout, like a bridal shower, where you can ask each of the guests to tell you about their favorite memory of the bride-to-be.

Why not take it a stage further? Give each shower guest some suitable decorative paper and let them write down their own memories rather than journal all of them yourself.

For an extra special touch, you could get the guests to bring with them their favorite photo of the bride-to-be. Ask them to journal why they picked that particular picture and then do a separate layout for each individual photo.

This is an effective way to make a wonderful and unique scrapbook that is quick, simple and full of memorable pieces of journaling that add a very personal feel to the album.

If you

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are one of those people who find it difficult to begin the journaling process these fun scrapbook journaling ideas will provide you with some basic tips and techniques to help make it easier.

So go on, try out the scrapbook journaling ideas above for yourself and add some stress-free journaling to your pages... Once you've finished you'll see that it's been well worth the effort.

About The Author

Elaine Clay is the owner of Online-Scrapbooking-Guide.com :: your one-stop online scrapbooking resource. Find inspiration, increase your creativity and have fun with our helpful tips, ideas, articles and much more.

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The Romantic StripTease!. Play Golf on the Costa del Sol.

2005-10-01T05:03:00.000-07:00

Have you ever fantasized about being a stripper?

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Have you ever thought it would be cool to do a striptease for your lover? Well, guess what? You're not alone!

Truth be told, many women have this same fantasy. Many more have even "busted a move" for their lover. Sound like fun? It sure is! Plus, the Romantic Striptease is an awesome way to show your lover just how sexy you're feeling. And take it from me, he will agree with you 100%.

Of course anytime you remove your own clothes in front of your lover there's sure to be "fireworks". But lets do something special. Let's treat your lover, let's plan an actual Romantic Striptease.

So, what's needed to make the Romantic Striptease a success? Let's have a look.

First and foremost, as memtion in my book "the Romantic Tips Guide" you do not have to be a professional dancer to do this. It's all about having fun and spending some quality time with each other.

Next, is music selection. Keep in mind you and your partners taste. The music you choose needs to be a bit on the slow side. Not too slow and draggy, but slow enough so you will be able to take your time removing your clothes one piece at a time and really Tease.

Speaking of clothing, you'll have to plan what to wear. And, you won't need to go shopping either. Well...not unless you want to. ;-) It is best to start off fully dressed. After all it is called a "Strip TEASE". Removing layers is much more fun, and exciting. A sexy dress, or blouse and skirt, choose an outfit that always turns your partner on. You know, the one where he just can't keep his hands off you. Then for underneath that, choose a couple more things. A pretty camisole, over a sexy bra.

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On the bottom put a pair of sexy skimpy panties over a pair of thongs. Eventually you'll be removing it all, one piece at a time. Remember, anything that drive's your sweetie wild, and whatever makes you feel sexy and desirable is in order here. You can pretty much choose whatever's in your closet for the outer layer. A good, "naughty" choice is always the schoolgirl look, or you could go for the button-down business look. A tie would later make a great prop. Just think about looping it behind his head to pull him into your breasts.

Then accessorize. This includes anything like glasses, hats, ties, as well as the all-important thigh highs, (or garter belt and stockings) and stiletto heels. Just make sure you can actually move around and dance in those stilettos. If you don't have any in your closet, borrow a pair from a friend. Also long necklaces look amazing when you're down to the bare essentials, plus long gloves and feather boas are great accessories too.

Place a chair some where in your bedroom where you will have easy access to move all around it. Of course it's for your sweetie to sit on and watch as you dazzle him with your StripTease. Also, chill some of your lover's favorite beverage. Wine or champagne would be great. You could have some fresh fruit like strawberries or grapes to feed your lover as you dance up a storm. Just remember to take it slow and easy.

When the time comes to do your Romantic StripTease remove one piece of clothing at a time, making sure to linger on each piece. Give it a try, I promise you and your lover will have great fun. Oh yeah and great sex as well!

Best Of Luck!
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Play Golf

Par Golf and Golf Tips

on the Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol, recently renamed the Costa del Golf, is an absolute Paradise for golfers of all standards. Offering some world-class golf courses in some beautiful locations combined with the highest number of sunshine days per annum in Europe it is hard to beat. Plentiful and cheap flights to Malaga, Gibraltar and now Jerez make it accessible all the year round and not content to rest on it's laurels new golf courses and academies are being opened up on a regular basis which is why so many golfers return here year after year as there are always new and exciting challenges.

Just A Few of the Many Costa del Sol Golf Courses.

Valderrrama, home to the Volvo Masters (1988-96), the Ryder Cup (1997) and the World Golf Championships (1999-2000), Valderrama surpasses its reputation as number 1 in Europe and it has twice received the accolade of "Best Golf Club in Europe"

La Duquesa Golf Course, designed by Trent Jones has some wonderful Mediterranean views , which could play havoc with your scoring! It is probably the most complete club on the coast offering tennis, swimming pool, squash, gym etc. along with the picturesque Duqesa Port just across the road. There is also an excellent bar and restaurant, and not forgetting of course the world class and demanding golf course itself.

La Ca�½ada was designed free of charge by Tent Jones and is the first municipal golf course of the Costa del Sol. It's nine holes are laid out on a hillside and do not present any particular difficulties.

Alhaurin Golf is a little inland from the Costa del Sol but is well worth the trip as the scenery is stunning and the course superb. It is a unique club, in that it has three golf courses -- an 18 hole par

72 course designed by Seve Ballesteros, a nine hole par 3 course bordering a beautiful lake, and an 18 hole junior course (adults may play only when accompanied by a child.) The par 72 course is of international quality with challenging holes, lush green fairways and greens set amongst pine woods. Situated between Mijas and Co�½n in the Sierra de Mijas, this course has majestic views of mountains to the north and Africa and the Mediterranean to the south.

La Qinta Golf and Country Club is home to the former World Champion Manuel Pi�½ero's Golf School. It is a technical course that reflects the designer, Manuel Pi�½ero's, own playing characteristics in that it rewards accuracy rather than long hitting.

Alcaidesa Golf is the best and only true links course in Spain. It has recently undergone an extensive programme of re- modelling with fairways being improved and widened and greens levelled off with the result that the layout is now suitable for golfers of all levels.

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How to Regain Your Prime and Never Lose it Again. Aerobic Workouts For Weight Loss.

2005-09-28T20:51:00.000-07:00

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Guys, let's face it.

Aging is an inevitable process for all of us. However, you don't have to take it "lying down". As a matter of fact, you can literally manage the whole ordeal and either hang on to your body's prime condition or regain that which has been lost for years following a few very basic principles.

Eating Habits

The first and most important aspect of your prime maintenance program has to do with what you allow to enter your body via your eating habits. You know what they say---"garbage in, garbage out"---and it couldn't be more true than when it

applies to your longevity and how good or bad you will age over the next few decades.

One thing that you will want to start doing immediately is to wean your body off of its cravings for and dependence on sugar. Sugar has a very insidious way of speeding up the aging process by weakening your body in a number of ways. In fact, Nancy Appleton, Ph.D., and author of "Lick the Sugar Habit" outlines the following detriments of sugar intake:

immune system suppression
upsets the body's mineral relationships
can raise the body's triglycerides
reduces the body's ability to defend itself against bacterial infection
causes a loss of body tissue elasticity and function
contributes to copper deficiency
interferes with calcium and magnesium absorption
can weaken the eye sight
can cause general premature aging
causes tooth decay
contributes to obesity
can cause gallstones
can cause heart disease
can cause appendicitis
can cause M.S. (multiple sclerosis)
can cause varicose veins
can lower vitamin E levels in the blood
increases cholesterol and systolic blood pressure
can cause cataracts
deregulates bowel movements
can cause myopia (near sightedness)
can compromise the lining of the capillaries
can make the tendons brittle
can contribute to Alzheimer's disease
can lead to the formation of kidney stones
feeds cancer
the body changes sugar into 2-5 times more fat than it does starch
may induce cell death

Need I say more about sugar?

Good. Let's move on.

Another thing that you'll want to get a handle on is alcohol.

Not such a bad thing in moderation, excessive alcohol consumption inhibits the youthfulness and vibrance of the body by making it more susceptible to a number of diseases and infections which debilitate its ability to function.

Of course, some of the same diet intake strategies that are affective in weight loss help to maintain prime condition as well. Not making a habit of eating late or consuming a lot of dairy and animal fat products will help to both keep you trim and preserve the functioning of your arteries in order to help your body keep control of its blood pressure and cholesterol levels as well, measure which will protect you from developing heart problems.

In addition to things that you will want to restrict from you diet, there are several that you will want to make sure to supplement it with or at least make sure that you get plenty of in your regular intake.

First on this list is water. Cliche as it may sound, there wouldn't be enough room to discuss all of the things that it does to keep the body's systems clean and operable. Not to mention the aesthetic benefit that it has on the clarity of the skin.

Antioxidants will definitely need to be a part of your daily food regimen. These substances fight the aging effects of free-radical damage to the body. Some of the more popular antioxidants include:

Green Tea
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Selenium
Soy and Isoflavones
zinc

Two of the easiest ways to add anti-oxidants to your diet are to drink green tea daily and to use soy milk with added isoflavones in the place of where you would use regular milk or cream.

Body Tone and Mobility

You may or may not be currently putting your body through regular resistance training. However, doing so get more and more important as you get older. Once past the age of 35, our bodies lose approximately 1% of their muscle mass annually. Since it is this muscle mass that gives your body its shape, form, and much of its strength, you will want to use resistance training to prevent atrophy and preserve as much of the actual muscle tissue as possible.

A second way in which resistance train helps you is that it keeps the bones strong and able to take abnormal amounts of pressure. This "practice" for the bones will come in handy in keeping them away from breaks and fractures that are very common as well as debilitating in older people.

Even more important than resistance training is your body's flexibility. Nothing contributes more to optimal mobility than having flexible joints and muscles.

What's more is that a regular stretching routine not only adds to mobility but also helps to guard against 3 of the most common injuries---those to your back, knees, and hip area. Many of these injuries are the result of a rigid body being twisted into positions beyond its strength capacity or its range of flexibility to the point that something "snaps". Once any of these areas suffers major damage, it is generally never the same again.

The third major ingredient in preserving prime body tone and conditioning is cardiovascular activity. The benefits of such activity are obvious: a stronger, healthier heart and minimized body fat, the latter of the two helping the body maintain its most attractive shape and tone.

Preserving What You Have

When someone said "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure", boy were they on target.

Taking the best care of your body's condition before it begins to give you problems is the absolute most important part of any strategy to regain---or maintain---your prime.

Much of what has already been discussed has dealt with taking care of yourself through diet and exercise. However, there are additional things that demand attention cosmetically in order to "put the icing on the cake" in all of this.

Getting the proper rest so that your body may recuperate properly is of the utmost importance. Sufficient rest alone does a great deal to retard at least the appearance of aging. You'll feel a heck of a lot better as well.

Other things can be done include staying out of the sun to avoid excessive skin damage, and following at least a basic washing and moisturizing regimen to keep the face clean and fresh. Good grooming also goes a long way as well with looking and feeling your absolute best.

The Final Word

Finally, it is imperative that you keep at least a once-a-year appointment with your doctor for an annual checkup. This is the best way to catch any deficiencies that may slip through the cracks with everything that you've got going on to keep yourself in peak condition.

Even with lots of effort being put into your body's maintenance, a few things are bound to slip through due to your

individual lifestyle, habits, and genetic predispositions. Therefore, keeping tabs on your vital signs and being on the lookout for common killers like heart problems, cancers, and auto-immune deficiencies are paramount to your success.

Keeping all of these things in mind AND in practice will not only help to restore and retain your prime, but will help you to enjoy the absolute best overall quality of life that you possibly can.

Your Lifestyle and Fitness Coach,
Lawrence Cole
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Aerobic workouts

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are an effective way to control your weight, exercise your heart, strengthen your muscles and just make you feel healthier. It can also help you live a longer, healthier life and enhance your well being.

Aerobic workouts are any exercise that helps your body use oxygen more efficiently. This is done by increasing your heart rate and breathing harder for an extended period of time.

Regular aerobic activity can increase your ability to take in and transport that oxygen improving your aerobic capacity.

A regular aerobic routine gives your heart the kind of workout that helps it do a better job of delivering oxygen to all your organs. It makes your heart more efficient and stronger.

When you raise your heart rate your body begins to used stored carbohydrates and fatty acids for energy. That boosts your mood, helps you with weight loss and can even lower your blood sugar levels.

Aerobic activity makes you feel better about yourself so you can enjoy life more.

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It can also help increase your stamina and even help you manage stress.

A session of exercise and cardiovascular fitness can help you relax after a stressful day at work and help you sleep better at night. When you exercise, the brain releases endorphins that put you in a better mood so you feel good.

As we get older, if you maintain a regular aerobic exercise routine your muscles will stay stronger and help you avoid fractures and falls. This helps keep you independent for a longer period of time. People who exercise on a regular basis live longer than those who don't.

If you think aerobic activity has to be expensive, think again. If you don't belong to a gym or have a exercise machine at home, try taking a brisk walk, swimming laps, riding a bicycle or even go out dancing. Any activity that raises the heart rate for at least 20 minutes is considered aerobic.

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Exercise can help you live longer, stay healthier and feel great. The benefits of regular aerobic workouts are not just good for weight loss but good for your body, your mind and even your soul.

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2005-09-26T16:58:00.000-07:00

Remember

A Bizillion Ways To Say "I Love You"

me! It's me! Joseph here in touch with you again! Okay, so you don't remember! That's fine then, so let me refresh your mind a bit. When we were in spirit, we had the same discussion you know and I told you, "Hopefully you will remember me when I approach you on this plane." However, I now realize that I had forgotten to mention how I would approach you.

In reality, every person you meet, have an experience with, or if you have something to work out between you two, regardless of the outcome, you do already know about it. Sounds weird, eh? Well, if you think it does, it is your choice now to go off and read something a bit lighter.

In spirit, we do not have religions, abuse, hate, power, rape, anger, rage, and much of the other &good' stuff that we try to cover up and for many, boast about on this plane. I think we are blessed to be in spirit in the first place. This is one reason why we always say, "At least they will be at peace" when someone is dying after a hard sickness.

Don't you remember me yet? We were always together in the other planes and never left each other side for a moment. So what changed now? Oh! I forgot we are human now. We've each been born into a different religion. We're born into different cultures and we're born into a different set of rules, morals and opinions from each other. But don't you remember the old times we had together in spirit? We are &soul mates' and we are still the same souls and nothing has changed except the fact that we have chosen to incarnate into a life as humans.

If we go deeper within, we can all feel and sense that there are many different planes of existence. Some of us are already consciously aware, some of us are not and most of us don't even seem to care. This earth plane is one of the toughest ones to exist in and that is not a matter of my opinion-it is a living reality.

I love you for you being Christian. I love you for you being Jewish. I love you for you being Muslim. I love you for you being Hindu. I love you for you being Buddhist. I love you for you being a Scientologist. I love you for you being Spiritual. I love you for you being you and for where you belong to. Is it going to make a difference to me? No, I still see you as being the same soul as you were in the other planes, when we decided and agreed that we would be in touch with each other here on this plane. So what is the reason for you to hate me now?

Am I making you question your belief system? Am I touching into your fear that makes you begin to question your belief system and brings you to feel insecurity? I am not trying to do anything to hurt you. I am doing what you asked me to do. This is just to remind you of your source of all sources, the one that is beyond all fear, insecurity, jealousy, hatred toward others and that accepts the differences in our human belief systems. Despite all of that, I still love you.

I love you not because I am afraid of you and for what you belong to. I love you because I do respect you for who you are today. You are special and I respect your soul decision for being here and I am glad that I have the chance to be in touch with you again. I respect the many years in the Spirit world where your soul was planning this journey into this plane. If you decided to stop reading this article, I just want to let you know that I missed you and I have been waiting for us to meet again for a long while. Here we are again, friend. May peace is with you on your journey.

I love you because you believe in your god. The one which I also refer to as being &The Great Source', however, this is still the same &god' as yours. Don't you remember our source? The one and only one &Great Source of Energy'? The great source of all that you know exists.

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The great source that nourishes us with the deep understanding of unconditional love, peace and awareness is still the same source we refer to as God. So what changed now? Why has this God today become fear to you?

We all know that many religions preach that God is love, God is forgiveness, God is eternal growth and God is power. Despite all of what is being preached to us, in reality God is still fear to many of us.

Our reality today is that we are all lost. We think that if we kill each other in an attempt to find more power, we will find peace. We think if we kill in the name of God that we will find ourselves and our place in his &Heaven' and have peace after all. Some of us even claim that we are God's favorites by saying we are from the religion closest to God. What is that? Isn't it a huge contradiction of what we said before about God being the God of love, of unconditional love, compassion and forgiveness? Don't you see it?

Only a human be-ing would distinguish between one person and the other with judgment and we can see this existing everywhere in our world, even in the same family. So it is no wonder this is being transmitted throughout the whole society and is spreading like a disease. So what is wrong with us? In the end, God is still the same for everyone and will not and cannot be one way for one person and another way for other.

Why? God is perfection and not contradiction and unfortunately we are, as humans, imperfect so who are we to judge what God is?

Look around you. God sends messengers to this plane who every religion believes in, and though each religion is different, every one comes with the same message. Yet, despite all of that, we still choose to hate each other, wish bad things upon each other and always try to ruin each other's lives in the process. All the messages were and are still very simple.

We were brought the message to have love for each other, to be compassionate and to show unconditional love towards your own and your fellow human souls. God cannot and will never be controversy. It is us humans who create the controversy here and God will never stand in the way because God stands by and watches us with unconditional love, knowing that the choices we make in our lives here in this plane will determine the growth we make as souls. This in essence is the real meaning of unconditional love. The love that respects and knows that we are here for our souls to grow. We are abusing the name of God in order for us to keep boosting our human egos.

Since 1900 until now, how many wars have we had? How many wars have we been able to forgive and forget? How many wars were we able to let go of? How many wars have brought us happiness? If we were really able to accept all of these previous wars, why on earth do we still talk about them? We are having hard time being able to forgive and forget, aren't we? Maybe we need to remind ourselves under these circumstances that war simply is not an answer to solving many things. Unfortunately, war seems to be looked upon as being a good business, but the misery that prevails after is not easy to disregard.

From my understanding of our universe and how it works, we can say that there is one GOD in the universe and there are many gods on this planet earth. We worship many gods on this plane. Are you surprised? No one has told you about them. You have been watching too much of the same TV channels then. Why don't you get real and try switching to a new channel. In fact, let me name those gods for you.

Those gods are used by us to serve our human ego. We have business of wars, business of drugs, business of sex, business of hate, business of arms, business of religion, business of spirituality, business of oil, business of power, and many others that we are very proud of. There is a common dominator between all our earthly gods and what they are used for, Money!

The God of our earthly worshipping for the majority of us is the God of Money. So, in reality, we use the God of the universe only when we feel insecure and need to cover up for what we feel we have been doing &wrong'. Sometimes we use God to try to justify what we have been doing. Isn't that true? Just think about it.

It is funny but we do all of what we do to ourselves and each other and then we go to straight to our religion in order to find support and forgiveness later. What hypocrisy we live in as humans? And we think God should bless us after all of what religion calls &sins.' God is not even paying attention to us. He or She gave us the free will to do whatever we want to do with our life here. God is not going to punish us or forgive us at the end. It will be our soul's task to do that. It was our souls who decided to come down to this plane in the first place, yet we do not see that because our human limitation is restraining the process of our SOUL growth.

Take a moment and re-evaluate your belief system and try to understand the &God', the one of the universe and not the gods we have created for ourselves on this plane. I believe we are confusing them a great deal. Or maybe we are not only confusing what is true; we are just taking what we know inside to be true and abusing it to promote the &gods' of our human ego.

Many people have asked me if I believe in God. When they ask me this question, I always have little laugh to myself, wondering what God they are referring to. Sometimes, I wonder if they do actually believe in God themselves. So what is my answer to their question? "Yes, I believe in the God of this universe, the one that resides within each and every one of us and not outside of us. However, I do not believe in our fabricated &earthly' god."

Well, if you have a smile on your face or have been nodding your head whilst reading this article, then it was nice talking with you again. If you were agitated and angry because you felt me tapping into your insecurity at any point, then all I can say is "I love you too." I wish you a good journey on this plane until we meet again as souls, free of all human limitations.

About the Author:

Joseph Ghabi is an author, lecturer, and healer. Joseph provides Intuitive Numerology Consultation, Healing Childhood Experiences Consultation and PhD Candidate living in Montreal Canada.

At the age of eight Joseph discovered his clairvoyance. Joseph is natural medium. Joseph started the &Free Spirit Centre' website at http://www.freespiritcentre.info - A community centre devoted to personal growth, self help, soul growth, eating disorders, relationships, healing and human issues. You can find over 800 articles on the site.

Joseph task is in bringing Souls back to realization of their own personal power and into alignment with their own soul purpose and path of evolution.

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In an ideal world you would start your working career with a great company in your early 20s, steadily climb the corporate ladder, retire at age 65, and draw a sufficient income from your accumulated 401k account to live happily ever after.

Unfortunately, that's not how the real world works. If you are like most people, you will change careers, or at least companies, several times. Each time, you'll be faced with the question of what to do with your accumulated 401k benefits.

You will likely have a few choices: keep your 401k with your old employer (sometimes

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possible), roll the proceeds into your new employer's 401k plan, or put them directly into a self-directed IRA at a brokerage firm of your choice.

Since leaving your 401k with your ex-employer has no benefits whatsoever and most employers will prefer you transfer out anyway, that leaves only the last two as viable options:

1. Roll your 401k proceeds into the new employer's 401k plan of (if allowed)

This is the most painless solution and the one that does not require much decision making. While this is certainly acceptable, there is a bigger picture.

The ultimate goal of having a 401k plan is to provide you with a comfortable retirement. To accomplish this you really need a wide variety of investment choices and the opportunity to move among them in response to market variations.

Most 401ks are limited to maybe 15 mutual fund choices which rarely change, even if market behavior dictates they should. Additionally, the canned advice provided through plan sponsors is generally not terribly useful.

The only benefit to this type of rollover is that if your plan has a loan provision, you'll be able to borrow funds easily.

2. Roll your 401k proceeds into a self directed IRA

This is the preferable solution for most people, and with it you again have two choices: roll your 401k into a "Contributory" or a "

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Rollover" IRA.

Contributory IRA:

Once you roll your proceeds into this type of IRA, you may still contribute annually if you qualify (check with your accountant). However, the 401k portion can no longer be rolled back into another 401k with a new employer, should you ever want to do that. So you eliminate the possibility of using the loan provision with those funds. While it is possible to borrow against an IRA, it's more limited than borrowing against an employer 401k. Check with your tax preparer for details.

Rollover IRA:

This type of IRA allows you the most flexibility. You may roll the proceeds back into a 401k plan if you want to utilize a loan provision. However, for tax reasons you should not make annual contributions to this IRA. If making annual contributions becomes important to you, simply open another contributory IRA.

Since Rollover IRAs are usually set up at a brokerage firm, you'll have access to their entire universe of mutual funds. With this type of IRA, you can also employ an independent investment advisor to manage the account for you. (Yes there is a cost for that, but an effective advisor will more than make up for that in greater returns than you would get without him or her.)

Most of my clients have found that the investment results we've obtained with their personal IRAs were far superior to those yielded by their employer 401k plans or their personal investing efforts. This has been mainly due to a combination of better choices and a methodical approach to investing which has kept my clients in the market during good times and out of it altogether during severe declines.

Bottom line: Rollover IRAs offer opportunities to maximize benefits and provide flexibility not usually available with employer 401k plans.

About The Author

Ulli Niemann is an investment advisor and has been writing about objective, methodical approaches to investing for over 10 years. He eluded the bear market of 2000 and has helped countless people make better investment decisions. To find out more about his approach and his FREE Newsletter, please visit: www.successful-investment.com; ulli@successful-investment.com

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