Your Health Never Takes A Vacation

Ahh, summertime is here, and it is time for a vacation. Its time for you and your family, (or just you yourself), to get out there, explore someplace new, visit family and friends, or just go to the beach. So, of course, you pack your necessary clothes, toothbrush, comb, hair dryer, etc., you have everything, right?

How about your weight loss exercise program?

What about your local gym that you go to?

Or the fitness devices you have at home?

Can you use your vacation as a fitness vacation, also?

Did you pack your discipline, too? Because youll need it when you go to all of those restaurants youll be going to.

Well, if you forgot to pack those (which most people do when they go on vacation), dont worry, I am here to help you with all of those questions while you are on vacation.

While vacation is for having fun, you should NEVER lose sight of the big picture. And that is to lose weight, stay in shape, changing your lifestyle, etc.

I can hear the excuse train coming already

Its too hard to work out while Im on vacation.

How will I ever eat right when we go out to eat at restaurants the whole time?

Where will I work out at?

Etc. etc. etc.

Always an excuse, right?

First of all, yes, it will probably be more difficult to stay on your fitness regimen while you are on vacation.

Ill give you that.

But thats all I will give you.

You can and MUST get it donemany people do it, including myselfso, it can be done.

Inconvenient?maybe.
Impossible?Not even close.

There are people in this world who do the most amazing things to survive day in and day outso before you start complaining that thinking ahead and planning how you will stay fit on your vacation is sooooo hardjust realize that people are always doing bigger and better things.

Now that thats out of the waylets get into the how you will manage to stay fit on vacation.

Let me show you how, its really not that hard.

Ok, sample scenario

You and your family are driving to the beach, staying at a nearby hotel for a few days.

Sounds like a basic family vacation, right?

Lets see what you can do

1. Stop by a grocery store (there are some by the beach too, you know) and stock up on fruits, vegetables, other assorted healthy snacks (low-fat yogurt, granola, raisins, etc.) to keep in your hotel room as snacks.

2. Also, you can buy bottled water, healthy juices (NOT the ones loaded with added sugar), teas, etc.

3. Most hotels have a small refrigerator (orjust go to the local Walgreens and buy a styrofoam cooler to put all of your stuff in). You just have to get ice from your hotel (and change it every day or so).

4. When you do go to restaurants (and there are usually a TON of them wherever you go on vacation)pick a restaurant that offers a lot of lean meats, fruits, and vegetables.

5. If you need to, eat just enough to tide you over for when you get back to your hotel roomthen you can eat from your healthy snacks.

6. Share a healthy chicken, turkey, or fish dish with a member of your family.

7. Stay FAR AWAY from onion rings, french fries, mozzarella sticks, etc.

8. Most hotels have a gymuse it...they also have carpeted floorsuse them for doing pushups and other body-weight exercises (more to come on that in the future).

9. Take a brisk walk on the beach in the morning and nighttheres nothing much better than watching a sunrise and sunset while you are exercising.

10. Or, just do this little routinebrisk walk for 2 minutes, do 10 pushups, then 15 jumping jacks, then sprint for 15 seconds.rest for 2 minutes and repeat.

There you go.I just gave you 10 things you can do to stay fit while on vacationwhat other things can you do?

Nothing short of hundredsmaybe thousands.

But its about that time.

Let that marinate in your brain for a whilethen stop on over to http://www.fitnesswithchris.com for some of the best health and fitness tips you can possibly find. As you should know by now, Im always here to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Dont be afraid to ask me for help, its time you turn yourself into the person youve always wanted to be.

Ill talk to you soon.

Chris C.

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Millions At The Kitchen Table

Chapter 1

How You Can Make Up To $2,778.00 A Day Sitting At Your Home Computer!

Even Out Of A Small Bedroom In Your Home!

By Jason Ryan Isaksen

An Amazing But True Life Story About Internet Marketing And How You Can Cash In.

Anyone Can Do What I Do!

I know you probably think it sounds like I'm exaggerating when I tell you I make up to $2,778.00 a day sitting at my computer.

As crazy at it sounds, I actually do it on a regular basis and I only spend a couple hours a day at my computer. And I really believe that anyone over the age of 9 or 10 years old can follow my example and do exactly what I'm doing. I know a few secrets and I'm about to reveal them to you in the pages ahead. So keep reading if making up to $2778.00 a day is acceptable to you.

Of course I can't and won't guarantee that you'll make the exact same number of dollars I make everyday, but what I can do is tell you how I do it. I'll reveal some of my most confidential secrets, tips and tricks along with a complete money-making system that produces a serious income!

How Much Money Do You Really Want To Make?

My average income per day as I sit here writing this book for you is averaging just above $2,700.00 per day. Some days I make more than that, other days I make less.

As of October, 2004 I've generated over 2.4 million dollars using my internet marketing system. Now that's gross, not net, but at least close to half of that is net(money that I got to keep.) But I don't want to sit here like all those other internet marketing gurus that tell you over and over how they're millionaires.

No instead I'd rather just show you a few of my actual bank statements from my business checking account so you can see my total monthly and yearly deposits for yourself. While others just talk, I offer proof!

These days it seems like everyone is flapping their lips trying to convince us of how much money they make. Don't listen to what they say. Ask for proof! Ask them to show you actual bank statements like I do. Then watch how fast they try to make up excuses about why they can't show you their bank statements. They'll say things like: "Oh I can't show you my bank statement because that's confidential." And the only reason they won't show you their bank statement is because you'd laugh if you saw most of them. That's why they keep it so confidential. But I believe anyone who is really making a serious internet income will be more than happy to show you a simple bank statement as proof.

So I'm going to show you one of my actual bank statements just so you'll know I'm the real thing and not one of those phonies. Click here to see one of my bank statements from a single month. Keep in mind, that's only one of my bank accounts. I have two more business checking accounts that also have extremely large deposits going into them every week. Yes, I make a good solid living and I'm about to show you most of the keys to my income so you can start making the same kind of cash-flow for yourself.

After you finish reading this book, you'll know almost every secret I use to produce this much income and you'll know how to do it the same way I do.

But keep in mind, you might not need a million dollars a year to support your lifestyle. As individuals, all of our income needs are different. It's possible that you aren't as materialistic as I am and it's possible you don't desire the expensive trips, cars, and homes that I have. I often talk to students of mine that tell me their needs and wants are more modest and they'd be happy if they could even make half the income I make. Heck, $1,000.00 a week might sound great to you especially if you don't want to work very hard and you don't need all the fancy stuff I've got. I've even talked with some "Stay-at-home-moms" that say they'd be delighted to make just a mere hundred dollars a day if it meant they still got to stay at home and play with their kids all day.

Whether you want $100.00 a day or $2,778.00 a day, this book is going to show you how your computer can help you do it! Just like I've been doing it for the past nine and a half years solid!

I also think you'll be glad to know that I'm not a "Lucky" person and luck plays no part in how I make all this money. This is not some fluke that just worked one time for one person. On the contrary, the same system I'm about to show you is being used by hundreds if not thousands of other successful internet marketers that work out of their homes.

Yes, my particular approach is a little better than most, and it's definitely unique, but the basic nuts and bolts of my system have been making lots of other people serious cash for many years.

You Definitely Don't Need An Office and You Don't Need Employees!

I've been working out of a small bedroom in my house for over eight years. I have a small desk with a $500 computer sitting on it. There's nothing special about me, my equipment, or where I do my work. Many people that know me actually tell me I'm a cheap-skate in a lot of ways! I don't want a fancy office with a pretty secretary. I've seen too many big shots with offices, secretaries, and staff go broke. Fancy offices and pretty secretaries don't make money! On the other hand, the correct knowledge does make money. I'm just an average guy who happened to find out a few secrets that actually work! And you're just moments away from finding out how I do it.

As you read these secrets up ahead, you'll find out why you're never going to have to put much of your profits into overhead or business expenses. There's absolutely no reason for you to go out and get an office. Your home will work just fine unless your business grows too large to contain in your home. And that's a great problem to have!

You'll never need to have a bunch of employees. Employees are more trouble than they're worth with all the baggage they bring to your business.

No Need To Ever Get All Dressed Up

One of the perks of working from your home is the fact that it doesn't matter what you wear while you're working. I work in my pajamas, robes, old torn sweats and holy jeans most of the time. Heck, you could answer the phone naked and your customers would never know. Your customers never come to your home and you never go to their home and since you never see each other in person, it's a relaxed atmosphere.

I actually get a lot more accomplished than I ever did working in an office because I'm so comfortable working in my house. There's no reason you can't do the same thing I'm doing. It's a piece of cake!

Now I'd like to tell you how I put this whole home business system together and why it's going to be even easier for you than it was for me. I know you may feel like skipping ahead, but you'll be hurting yourself if you do. This system must be read in the exact order in which it was written for it to make perfect sense. It's important for you to know each step I took to start making the kind of income I now make. This system will make perfect sense if you see how it all began.

I'm about to show you what I do and how easy it's going to be for you to do the exact same thing in your home. And remember, the big checks I get in the mail are not some strange fluke and I didn't just get lucky. I just followed an exact method that guaranteed my success. It's really no different than when you use a recipe to make a delicious dinner. You just follow the recipe and add the exact ingredients. And you always get the same delicious meal.

You could also compare this to a restaurant chain like Burger King, McDonalds, KFC, Round Table Pizza, Carl's Jr., Taco Bell etc. Does the food taste different at a Taco Bell in California than it does at a Taco Bell in New York? No, of course not because they both use the exact same ingredients for every item on the menu. A Big Mac from a McDonalds in the United States tastes the same as it does in a McDonalds over in Europe!

Just understanding why all these restaurant chains are so popular and so successful is going to help you understand exactly how this system is going to make you successful.

What is the single most important common denominator all these restaurant chains have in common? Each one of these restaurant chains uses duplication to achieve their stunning success. The owners of these restaurants know that success can be achieved over and over again and again by simply following a set of instructions or reading a manual that contains the ingredients to a perfect recipe! Yes, duplication is the key!

The reason people who read this book become successful is because it contains the exact ingredients that have already made thousands of other people successful. So as you continue to read through this book, I want you to stop worrying, doubting, and over-thinking. I want you to treat the rest of this book just like you would treat any other great recipe that was recommended to you by a good friend. Remove any doubt you may have about this working for you and just know that you are following a perfect recipe that has always delivered success to everyone that has used these ingredients the way they are written below.

My name is Jason Ryan Isaksen. I'm thirty three years old. My wife Mindy and I have two daughters and a son. Three years ago, using the money I've made from my internet business, I purchased a 22 acre house in California for my family. The best part is the fact that I was able to put 75% down on that house in pure cash. Again, I made all that money by using the techniques, secrets, and strategies revealed in this book.

And just so you know, I still don't have an office and I have no desire for an office. I'm writing this book right this very moment from a spare bedroom in my house that I turned into an office. I'm living proof that one room in your home with one computer is all you need to make up to half a million dollars a year! Most people dream about making this kind of serious money with a home business but I'm actually doing it! It's real but I still can hardly believe I've finally reached my main goal in life! It's still hard to believe that this little book you're reading right now has helped bring such an enormous income and so much freedom to my life!

For so many years I tried business opportunities that just didn't work! I felt like a complete sucker because I kept buying every "Get-Rich-Quick-Scheme" I could find. I was addicted to buying money-making-systems. I bought every "Work At Home" magazine and I responded to every ad. I ordered every course, program, system, and money-making report I could get my hands on. I ordered seminars on tape, franchises, distributorships, plans, and anything else that looked like it could make me stinking rich.

I spent $19.95 on one report and $99.95 on another. I spent $199.95 on a set of eight audio tapes and I spent $399.95 on a distributorship. Heck I even spent $2,000.00 on a website that guaranteed I would make $600.00 a day! It never made me a nickel! In fact none of that stuff ever made me a penny!

I'd be ashamed to even tell you how many thousands of dollars I've spent on worthless get-rich-quick schemes. I bet you've had some similar experiences and you're now probably thinking the "Work At Home Dream" doesn't exist. If you're like I was, you probably don't know who to trust anymore.

I was there too! I remember how it felt to spend all my money and get nothing back in return. But I now realize that all those thousands of dollars I spent searching for a high paying business opportunity were not wasted! It's now clear to me that If I hadn't spent all that money trying different things, I never would have learned some of the secrets I'm about to share with you through this book.

You're lucky! Why? Because I had to pay thousands of dollars to find the information you're about to read. I had to spend over 4 years to find out the secrets you're about to see in just minutes. And you don't have to spend thousands of dollars and thousands of hours like I did!

Let me tell you the main reason I wrote this little book. You'd think I wrote this for the money, but money had very little to do with it. These days, I no longer need the money. At one time I wrote little books like this for one reason and that was because I made serious cash by telling others the secrets to making a rock solid income. A few years ago, I really needed that money badly and it was like gift from above. It's not like that anymore.

Now that I've already made enough money to retire on, I sometimes ask myself "Why are you still writing new books?"

Well, here's the truth. I feel very fortunate. This system has given so much to me that I feel like it's now time to give something back. I remember how hard it was and what a struggle it was before I knew these secrets. And even though I had to spend thousands of dollars to find out one good piece of information that would change my life, I can only hope nobody else has to go through that long, difficult process. I don't believe anyone should have to go through that kind of stress and frustration. I now feel obligated to share my knowledge with you. Keeping these secrets to myself would be a selfish thing to do.

Anyway, it's not like it hurts me by telling you my confidential secrets. Some people have asked me this question: "Aren't you just creating more competition by telling all these people the secrets to your success?"

The answer is "No" and you'll find out why as you continue reading further.

Lets talk about what this book is NOT

First things first. I know some of you reading this right now still can't help but to be a little bit skeptical and have doubts about whether this system will really work for you. But just for a moment allow yourself to be open and receptive so you can truly take in this information and fully absorb it. I'll start by telling you what this system is not about.

It's not MLM, Multi-Level-Marketing, or Network Marketing. This system has nothing to do with that stuff. Don't get me wrong, I've actually made some money with MLM but I just think most people never find success with MLM and I have found a much easier way to make money. And with this system, you never have to meet with anyone face-to-face and you never have to do any real selling. This system always sells itself so you just collect the checks! Since most of the work is automated in this system, you'll only need to sit at your computer for about an hour a day! In fact, even people that don't own a computer can use this system so the market is huge for this!

This system is not one of those pyramid schemes that doesn't even have a "Real" product. No Way!

With this system, all of the money you're going to make will come from providing "Real" products with a legitimate purpose to people who are desperately seeking them. And they'll always pay you top dollar for your product! Every time! I'll give you more information about your product in the next few pages, but I just want you to know that I don't just sit around selling "Get-Rich-Quick" information. No way, there's probably good money to be made doing that, but that's just not what I do. Before I even wrote the first page of this book, I'd already made 2.1 million dollars by using all of the ingredients that make up this system! So even before this book existed, I was raking in a rock solid income by using all of the techniques outlined in this book.

This is not one of those goofy deals where I sell you a bunch of catalogs, brochures, and order forms and tell you to pass them out to make money. In that case I would be the only one making any money while you'd be losing money! No, this system is nothing like that! You keep all your profits with this system. All the money goes directly to you!

After I show you how this system works, there's nothing else you'll ever be required to buy from me. Once you know the secret system, you'll never need to have any connection with me at all. And I certainly won't be taking any of your profits! But the only connection you may want to have with me is for me to help get you started.

My goal is to see you become completely independent just like me. The last thing either of us want is for you to be dependent on me. Your goal in purchasing this system was to learn how to become financially free and completely independent so you don't ever need to rely on others for a paycheck. And most important, you don't want some fat cat boss-man taking most of the money for the work you do in life.

I did not make this system up. I'm sure you've seen the get-rich magazine ads and infomercials that show the owner of the company standing next to a Mercedes, next to their giant cruise ship, or even standing on the stairs of their own lear jet. And you probably already know that many of the people posing in those pictures aren't even the real owner of the company. Often times the person in the photo-ad has a completely different name than the one you see advertised. Yes, these guys often use made up stage names and they set up their own photo shoots showing a life of luxury when it's not even real. All fake!

I want you to know strait up that I'm nothing like that fake stuff you see out there. No way, me and my wife Mindy are totally real people and if you saw us walking down the street you'd never know that we are rich. We don't act like rich people and we don't look like rich people. We look completely ordinary, dress completely ordinary, and even drive ordinary cars. We don't need to impress people. In fact we go out of our way to look like regular folks because we don't want to be treated different in life. Sure, we used to drive flashy luxury cars and dress like movie stars, but we soon learned that people would often try to use us for our money. Yah, every other day someone else would be asking us for a loan or just pleading for us to help by donating some money to them. Sure, they'd ask for a "Loan" but nobody ever paid me back anyway, so that's why I use the word "Donation." Because when you're rich everyone thinks you should just hand out money to every Tom, Dick, and Ha!

rry! You're rich so you can afford it. Right? Well I don't like being used anymore than you do so it's not even about the money.

So Mindy and I no longer try to impress anyone with expensive toys. But the main point I'm trying to make is that every word written in this book is completely true. Mindy and I are not about to risk losing our home, our business, or our reputation by telling a single lie. That would be fraud and it's illegal.

I have no reason at all to make anything up because my true life story is so unique and amazing that it's more powerful than fiction.

This Is Not Just Something That Sounds Great On Paper But Wouldn't Be Easy For You To Do

As you continue reading your way forward, you'll soon see that even a 10 year old child could use this system(where was this when I was a kid.) This system doesn't require much money to start up. So even if you're almost broke, there's plenty of hope in the pages that follow. You don't need any special education. You don't even need an office or a store to do this. You don't need to stock any inventory of products and you don't need any special equipment. Best of all, you don't need to have a single employee working for you, ever! You just need yourself and this book!

This is a completely different approach to internet marketing that has made me over 2.1 million dollars before I even wrote this book!

Be prepared to read this book again and again until you fully understand the big picture. Because once you fully understand what I'm talking about, you're never going to work for anyone else again. You're money worries will be gone forever, and I promise you this: The people that work in your bank will soon have a new respect for you and know you on a first name basis.

I Didn't Go To College

I mostly screwed around in school so I never had any interest in going to college. With no degree, I wound up having to do what I call "Real Work." And when I say "Real Work" I'm talking about jobs such as stock person, grocery bagger, cashier, dept. store sales person, professional cleaner, etc. And when I say I did some cleaning I don't just mean dusting. I cleaned windows, toilets, floors, tiles, and even cars. At one time, I was even cleaning up after a demolition crew. They smashed stuff up, and I had to walk through all the dust and carry out the garbage.

But I don't want to bore you with all the details of all the many odd jobs I had. I just want to let you know that I wasn't born rich and that I actually shed blood, sweat, and tears just trying to live on my own. Those jobs all had one thing in common. They were all "Real Work" and I hated every minute while watching the clock and waiting for the end of the day to come.

It didn't take me long to realize I wasn't meant to have a boss in life. I didn't like taking orders back then and I still don't like taking orders now. And that's part of the reason why I listed so many different jobs of mine up above. I used to get sick and tired of jobs faster than most people. So I'd end up getting fired or quitting sometimes after only one week of working. There were a few occasions where I just walked off a job without even telling anyone I was leaving and never coming back! I would seriously just wait until nobody was paying attention to me and I'd just walk right out the front door, get in my car and drive home. Home was where I like to be. Home was a place where I felt safe, relaxed, and happy.

Yes, I was really good at getting jobs, but not so good at staying with them and being committed to them. Home was just such a better place to be. So looking back, it's really no surprise that one day after walking off a job, I stopped at a computer store and bought a cheap computer with money I didn't have. I had one credit card left that wasn't over it's limit and I used that one credit card to live off of for the next 3 weeks while I sat at that computer determined to figure out how to make it spit out dollar bills.

No Luck! For over a year I tried every internet money-making opportunity I could get my hands on. But I just kept racking up more debt. A year later, I was $46,735 in debt and desperately struggling. Any sane person would have gone out and gotten a job. But to me, a job was not an option. I seriously would have rather been in prison than had a job. At least in prison you can sit down and relax. Ok, well on second thought, I wouldn't want to be in prison either. But I think you're starting to understand just how much I hated having a regular job. Having a boss seemed as close to a prison sentence as I can imagine.

So I just sat at that computer all day long and I answered as many of those "opportunity ads" you see in the back of small business magazines as I could find. I tried every money-making scheme that I came across. If you sold a get-rich-quick scheme, I would have been an easy sale for you at that time.

I tried offline businesses as well as online businesses, but they always turned out to be nothing but lies. And I kept falling for every one of them. It was official. I was an opportunity junkie. If there was such a thing as opportunity junkies anonymous, I probably needed to be there.

But as bad as things got, I was one stubborn son-of-a-gun! I knew I'd rather be homeless than work a day job. At least I knew what I didn't want to do. Looking back, knowing what I didn't want was actually a step in the right direction. So I just kept on trying more business opportunities. I tried them all. I experimented with different ways of doing them and I tested and re-tested each one.

When you look at just how pitiful my life was at that time and how bad things were turning out, it's actually good news for you. If I can suddenly bring in $437,540.00 after being down so low then you know you can do it too! As you continue reading, you're going to see just how easy this really is. Remember, I'm not a lucky person and what I was about to discover wasn't luck. I discovered a recipe for success. Yes sireee, I had found the exact ingredients for a serious cash income!

There are a few reasons why you're likely to use this system and make more money, faster than when I got started. Who knows, you may even do better than me later on too!

But before I ever hit it big, things kept getting worse while I was struggling to avoid losing my apartment back then. I ended up having to move back in at my parents house which as you may know, is a hard thing to do. But I had no choice. My credit cards were now all over their limit, and my checking account had a negative balance. Things were ugly!

But as ugly as things got, I still wasn't going to throw in the towel and get a boss and a job to go with it. No way, I was determined to find a way to get my computer to make me a solid income from home. That was my dream and I was obsessed with being my own boss and finding a simple way to make money from home. I wanted to be totally independent and financially free to relax at home where I felt safe. Looking back I sometimes can't believe that I never gave up and at least got a part time job to help get me out of my financial mess. But I guess I was well aware that every minute I spent working for a boss making low wages, was time wasted. I knew that having a boss and a job would only end up robbing precious hours from me and take away the time I needed to get my own thing going at home.

How Did I Go From Almost $50,000.00 in debt and struggling at my parents house, to buying a house worth over $412,000.00 in just six months?

And How Was I Able To Put Down almost $200,000.00 On That House In Cold Hard Cash?

After Being So Desperate For So Long, How Did I End Up Paying Cash For 2 New Luxury Cars?

I even bought expensive toys for my kids like a horse, a new dirt bike, and a quad racer.

Heck, I suddenly was able to buy every piece of jewelry my wife was asking for! Yah, I scored big points doing that!

Out of nowhere, we suddenly get to travel first class and take exotic vacations as often as we want!

No boss! No cubicle, No office! I take orders from nobody! I am suddenly in charge of my own life! I can suddenly do what I want when I want without asking anyone! I can take today off and go play with my kids at the local park if I want. I can decide to take the whole rest of the week off and goof-off all day with my wife! I can take the next month off for a tropical vacation half way around the world if that's what I decide to do.

How???

I'm about to tell you how I finally made a huge breakthrough in my struggle to create wealth with my computer at home.

I know you've been waiting on the edge of your seat for me to finally tell you how I made this all happen and now it's time to show you how to do the exact same thing I did. I'm going to use the space in the rest of this book to tell you how this system can change your life as quickly as it changed mine.

To find out how to copy my success go to http://okoyeada.wiff06.hop.clickbank.net

The Double Payment System has helped others to successfully market their internet businesses for the past nine years. Jason Ryan Isaksen has been a mentor and consultant to small internet businesses as well as large corporations. Yes, Jason Ryan Isaksen has got this whole marketing thing down to a science.Christiane Blog41912
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Cant Work It Out? Get A New York Child Custody Lawyer

A breaking family in New York is common nowadays. When parents cant seem to agree with their plans, they end up in divorce and child custody. They will seek the help of New York child custody lawyer to fix the custody of their children and also the visitation schedules.

A New York child custody lawyer does not only decides as to which parent will get the custody but he also looks into the emotional aspect of the children and also the effect that it will give to the children. A New York child custody lawyer can handle different cases of child custody.

One of it is the visitation of the parent. If the father wins the custody, a New York child custody lawyer will have to fix visitation schedules for the mother which can be allotted for the weekend.

Also, if the case is quite complicated, a New York child custody lawyer may also set a temporary custody for the child. He may request that the child can live with the father alone for a certain span of time and when it is finished, the child can have the chance to live with the mother.

This can be helpful because the child can decide which parent he wants to live with and is comfortably with. The visitation orders that a New York child custody lawyer will implement should be strictly followed by the parents. When fixing the visitation litigation, what they need is preparation and nothing more.

New York child custody lawyer advices that parent should undergo counseling on how they can get ready with the situation and if they are both in favor of it. This will help the parents prepare for the trial before they get to the court proceedings.

New York child custody lawyers will advice their clients to understand all the important aspects that is related in child custody. First will be the evidence gathering which also means preparation for the court proceedings. A client should have a good testimony that is well supported and proven.

Both parties should have their documents and witnesses before the court proceedings begin. This is important so that the case proceedings will not take too long. Sometimes, the parents can get confused as to which state they want to have the case done.

If they choose a New York child custody lawyer, the case will surely be handled properly and fixing problems will not be a big burden. A New York child custody lawyer respects the decision and requests of the parents and the children. An experienced New York child custody lawyer will be the perfect person to help you.

Not only will you get the case done but you will also be advised with good plans and strategies. A New York child custody lawyer will also ask a psychologist to explain the effects and feedback to your children. Before the case is started, a New York child custody lawyer makes sure that everyone is prepared and that it will not bring a negative effect to the children.

If you are planning to have a divorce, getting a New York child custody lawyer will always be a good choice. You are ensured that all your decisions will be right and that the children get what they deserve.

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The Andy Griffith Show (Season 5) DVD Review

One of the most beloved shows in television history, The Andy Griffith Show takes its viewers back to a simpler time of small town America, apple pie, and black and white television The trademark whistling theme song is one of the most recognizable in history, and the duration of the show in syndicated reruns is unrivaled by its peers. The Andy Griffith Show follows the exploits of the small town of Mayberry and its family values, no nonsense sheriff Andy. Widowed, and father to a small boy named Opie (Ron Howard), Andy is joined in Mayberry by his sidekick Deputy Barney Fife, his relative and housekeeper Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), and a host of other eccentric characters.

But the show stealer is Barney Fife (Don Knotts) who plays the role of a sometimes incompetent, kooky deputy always in over his head. The onscreen dynamic between Griffith and Knotts is truly magical. Both men would go on to heralded careers in show business with Knotts starring in numerous roles, such as Mr. Furley on Threes Company, and Griffith as the title star of Matlock. And Ron Howard (Opie) would go on to establish himself as one of Hollywoods most well-known directors

The Andy Griffith Show (Season 5) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere Opie Loves Helen in which Opie falls head over heals into puppy love with his teacher, Helen Crump, lavishly spending seventy-four cents on a gift for her Other notable episodes include Otis Sues the County in which the appearance of an ambulance-chasing lawyer leads to trouble when he convinces Otis to sue the county for hazardous jail cell conditions, and Banjo-Playing Deputy in which Jerry Van Dyke makes a hilarious guest appearance as Jerry Miller, a carnival act who becomes Andys deputy for a short time after losing his job

Below is a list of episodes included on The Andy Griffith Show (Season 5) DVD:

Episode 128 (Opie Loves Helen) Air Date: 09-21-1964
Episode 129 (Barneys Physical) Air Date: 09-28-1964
Episode 130 (Family Visit) Air Date: 10-05-1964
Episode 131 (The Education of Ernest T. Bass) Air Date: 10-12-1964
Episode 132 (Aunt Bees Romance) Air Date: 10-19-1964
Episode 133 (Barneys Bloodhound) Air Date: 10-26-1964
Episode 134 (Man in the Middle) Air Date: 11-02-1964
Episode 135 (Barneys Uniform) Air Date: 11-09-1964
Episode 136 (Opies Fortune) Air Date: 11-16-1964
Episode 137 (Goodbye, Sheriff Taylor) Air Date: 11-23-1964
Episode 138 (The Pageant) Air Date: 11-30-1964
Episode 139 (The Darling Baby) Air Date: 12-07-1964
Episode 140 (Andy and Helen Have Their Day) Air Date: 12-14-1964
Episode 141 (Three Wishes for Opie) Air Date: 12-21-1964
Episode 142 (Otis Sues the County) Air Date: 12-28-1964
Episode 143 (Barney Fife, Realtor) Air Date: 01-04-1965
Episode 144 (Goober Takes a Car Apart) Air Date: 01-11-1965
Episode 145 (The Rehabilitation of Otis) Air Date: 01-18-1965
Episode 146 (The Lucky Letter) Air Date: 01-25-1965
Episode 147 (Goober and the Art of Love) Air Date: 02-01-1965
Episode 148 (Barney Runs for Sheriff) Air Date: 02-08-1965
Episode 149 (If I Had a Quarter-Million) Air Date: 02-15-1965
Episode 150 (TV or Not TV) Air Date: 03-01-1965
Episode 151 (Guest in the House) Air Date: 03-08-1965
Episode 152 (The Case of the Punch in the Nose) Air Date: 03-15-1965
Episode 153 (Opies Newspaper) Air Date: 03-22-1965
Episode 154 (Aunt Bees Invisible Beau) Air Date: 03-29-1965
Episode 155 (The Arrest of the Fun Girls) Air Date: 04-05-1965
Episode 156 (The Luck of Newton Monroe) Air Date: 04-12-1965
Episode 157 (Opie Flunks Arithmetic) Air Date: 04-19-1965
Episode 158 (Opie and the Carnival) Air Date: 04-26-1965
Episode 159 (Banjo-Playing Deputy) Air Date: 05-03-1965

Britt Gillette is author of The DVD Report, a blog where you can find where you can find more reviews of movies and TV series. Source: http://thedvdreport.blogspot.com/2006/03/andy-griffith-show-season-5-dvd.html.Christen Blog84337
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Six Reasons To Buy Swanky Products

So you have a wonderful bar in your home, you got the bar, the barstools, and all your basic liquers. What's next? You can go buy any old boring barware or you can visit the Swank Martini Company online and buy the very best glassware at the best prices.

Why should you buy from Swank Martini Company?

Because:

6. You love Martinis. Who doesn't love a martini from an appletini to the Swank recipe for the Zippy martini, the Swank Martini Company has free recipes from A to Z for you the Martini Lover.

5. Unique Martini glassware.The Swank Martini Company offers a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and stems to make your bar a standout from the rest. Impress your friends with unique SWANK martini glassware.

4. The perfect gift for just about any occasion. Mother's Day? Father's Day? Christmas? Or maybe you need a housewarming gift or a wedding gift, Swank Martini Company has free shipping, free gift wrap, and a free gift card.

3. Martini Accessories. Need perfect martini accessories? Look no further, Swank Martini Company has shakers, jiggers, stuffed olives, recipe books, garnish tools, and don't forget to check out their Swanky coasters.

2. Virtual Postcards. Send a friend a Swank Virtual Postcard, the Swank system allows you to add custom messages and send it fast. It's free and most of all it's fun!

The number one reason to buy Swanky Products.....

Even the most novice of martini drinkers can feel like a connoisseur with Swanky products because they truly are a work of art. Don't Forget It's Martini Time!

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Numerology's Life Path (1); the Path of the Leader

Ever meet someone who is self-sufficient, doing something about their Life, and is bad at taking advice from other people? Chances are, they are part of the 11% percent of the population living on Life Path (1) the Path of the Leader. These individuals have birthdays which when summed, and then reduced by Fadic addition give us a (1) result.

(For example Tom Cruise born on July 3rd, 1962 ; 7 + 3 + 1962 = 1972 = 19 = 10 = 1)

Note that your Life Path is Numerology's equivalent to your Sun Sign in Astrology; telling us what the primary factors are in shaping your Destiny.

===> Talents and Abilities

Leaders main goal in life is to learn to depend on themselves; to stand on their own two feet. They will always opt to take action, rather than think about their problems. They have very little patience, and hate waiting for things. Leaders have strong core beliefs and opinions about the world that they will fiercely defend. They are good at starting task and projects, and their ability to focus on what they want to accomplish serves them well. They tend to be ambitious, with a driving need to get ahead in life.

Their leadership ability and forthright attitude lets them make snap judgments about things with ease. Their self-assurance and originality make them popular with co-workers. They are usually bad team players, and do their best work alone. They resent it when other people override their decisions. Stubborn and strong willed, they want to handle their own problems in life. They avoid outright opposition to their plans where possible to avoid wasting time.

===> Problem Areas for Leaders

Leaders tend to be impatient, poor at handling criticism, and too much of a projectionist. They hate arguments, and will sometimes delay taking action to avoid them. This trait can lead to anger and frustration for them. Leaders hate psychoanalysis -- it feels too much like taking their problems to others.

Procrastinators bewilder them; and leaders don't understand them. Also, in areas of love and romance, their burning desire to lead often deserts them.

===> Famous Life Path (1) Leaders

Famous people with this Life Path include:

Tim Allen, Maya Angelou, Fiona Apple, James Arness, John Astin, Burt Bacharach, Erykah Badu, Drew Barrymore, David Blaine, Michael Bolton, James L. Brooks, Nicolas Cage, Jennifer Capriati, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tom Clancy, George Clooney, Sean Connery, David Copperfield, Tom Cruise, Ice Cube, Daniel Day-Lewis, Brian Dennehy, Danny DeVito, Jakob Dylan, Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, Eminem, Sally Field, Tom Hanks, Angie Harmon, Holly Hunter, Elizabeth Hurley, Samuel L. Jackson, Billy Joel, Scarlett Johansson, Magic Johnson, Wynonna Judd, Larry King, Calvin Klein, Matt Lauer, Joanie Laurer, Matt LeBlanc, David Letterman, George Lucas, Tim McGraw, Alanis Morissette, Jack Nicholson, Shaquille ONeal, Joe Pesci, Dan Rather, Robert Redford, Paul Reiser, Geraldo Rivera, Alicia Silverstone, Jerry Springer, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Christy Turlington, Veronica Webb, Kate Winslet, Tiger Woods, and Noah Wyle.

Keith Abbott is the developer and owner of 'Numerology 4 You' where you can view Tom Cruise's complete Numerology reading, along with those of over 600 other celebrities. Order your own Numerology chart today at http://www.numerology4you.com/.Cindee Blog97448
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Printer Rental: Do Business Need Them?

Printer rental is not the most economical option for a small home office or a small business entrepreneur whose printing is limited. If a business requires occasional printing tasks, with one or a few copies than its far better to buy a printer, or even an all-in-one that combines printer, fax, scanner and copier tasks. These retail for just a little over $100. A printer that is used primarily for word processing business task such as reports, speeches, in house documents and so forth need not even use the color copy function to any great extent. These are economical printers and a printer rental for these would be a waste of money.

Where printer rental is an economically advantageous idea is for firms that produce multiple copies day in and day out, that provide printed copy to clients, that use their company printer to product marketing materials, and so forth. If the tasks that will be undertaken by the company printer are extensive, especially if they require graphics, collating and batches of 100 or more, a printer rental is generally a more sound decision than a printer purchase. One of the advantages of a printer rental or lease is the service and on site repair that come with the business printer rental.

Here is a typical printer rental offer.

This company specializes in the powerful Hewlett Packard 4600 color laser printer rental although it also offers many makes and models of both laser and inkjet printers.

The printer rental firm has a large inventory of printers both black and white as well as color. You can have your printer rental directly connected to your firms business computer or you can rent printers that are network enabled. If you know your companys network settings, this printer rental vendor can configure the printer with the IP youll need and the gateway information.

One thing to keep in mind, however, is that you may have to update your printer drivers whether your operating system is Windows or Mac. This firm will help you get that accomplished.

Another option you may want to consider when you get your printer rental is the rental of a wireless server for your later printer. If youre using a temporary wireless business computer network, or you are in any way constrained from having additional cables in your location this would resolve that issue. This printer rental vendor can rent the wireless server to you and can also integrate all the hardware into your network. They can even set it up for a situation such as a trade show, where youll need to network from the exhibit hall of a convention center and so forth.

This printer rental provides a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Included in the printer rental are the firms assurance of sales experts with printer and other rental equipment expertise, and a huge inventory of top of the line products that include Hewlett Packard, NEC, Apple; Compaq, Pioneer and Fujitsu, and others.

Printer rental includes software loading and configuration prior to delivery. This includes your firms proprietary imaging. Your printer rental equipment is tested for quality assurance, to ensure that the equipment you are renting works as it should. The rental guarantee also includes delivery and installation by technicians who are both certified and in uniform.

Technical support of the printer rental equipment is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The response time for on-site delivery, service and support is short, and the technicians all carry two way radios for instant communication with clients.

Replacement service is guaranteed on printer rental equipment that is faulty, and help desk support is unlimited and available via toll free number.

Robert Michael is a writer for http://www.nhmxservers.com/pr which is an excellent place to find Printer Rental links, resources and articles. For more information go to: Printer Rental.Dahlia Blog66084
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Reverse Number Search

The following article presents the very latest information on Searches. If you have a particular interest in Searches, then this informative article is required reading.

The best time to learn about Searches is before you're in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable Searches experience while it's still free.

People often are curious as to what kind of information is available to search on the internet. The answer is practically anything except for the very sensitive personal information such as financial and credit card data, including passwords and full account numbers. Other than that you might be able to uncover a lot of data about mostly anyone. Social security numbers are generally not accessible. It is a vital security precaution not to allow Social Security numbers be available

Just enter a cell phone number into the form on the home page, including area code, and you will be able to quickly and efficiently search and locate public records online.

The new all-in-one reverse phone search website is here, featuring cellular phones, landline phones, business phones, and unlisted numbers records lookup.

By entering a single phone number into the boxes on the website you may be able to generate all or some of the following information:

* Full Name and Full Address associated with the number
* Cell Phone or Phone Carrier information
* Date of Birth, Age, Gender, and Issuing Location
* Current & Previous Names
* Properties, Ownerships, and Professional Licenses
* Family, Associates & Neighbors List
* 20 Year Address History with Enhanced Background Details

Your search will include fields dependant on your particular lookup category and subject. Consider the possibilities. Check out a potential date. Make sure that contractor is on the up-and-up before you allow him into your home. Look up a landlord before you rent. Determine whether or not a potential employee has a tendency to relocate before you hire him. The ability to carry out a reverse phone/mobile search can help you answer these questions and thousands more.

* Employee Checks
* Address Verification
* Property Records
* People Search
* Address Search
* Public Records
* Sex Offender Check

That's the latest from the Searches authorities. Once you're familiar with these ideas, you'll be ready to move to the next level.

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Three Things You Must Do If You Want to Make a Million Dollars From Your Internet Business

Stop. You might think you know a thing or two about sales. Well, keep reading, cause your going to find that maybe you didn't really know as much as you think you did! Whether you already have your own business or tinkering with the idea that maybe, someday, you could gather the guts to quit your job and start making a KILLING selling on the internet, these three tips will help you either boost your sales, and give you some fresh new idea to think about, or give you the umph that you need to get out there and fulfill your dreams!

1. Don't Get Emotionally Involved

One big mistake that most new business owners make when they start is making the mistake of getting emotionally involved with their product. They have just what there customers need and they know they can sell it. They fall in love with it. It becomes there little baby. When someone says, "Hey that's a dumb little doohickey, that will never sell!" or "Golly Bill, I think you should change this here and make this a little better", they FLIP OUT. DONT FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR PRODUCT!! Your should probably hate it by the time your done with it. You'll never want to see it again after you've made a couple thousand of it. Let it go. Move on to the next thing. If you want to make money, sell what others want, not what you think they want.

2. Are They Hungry?

Someone once asked, "If you owned a restuarant and could have any advantage over your competitor, what would it be? Would it be 10 biliion dollars in advertising? Would it be a McDonalds franchise? Burger King? Would you have a secret sauce? Dancing Clowns? What would it be?" Good question, wouldn't you agree? These answers all sound pretty reasonable, but there is better answer. Do you know what he said? "A hungry crowd." Think about it. Your at the amusement park. You just paid 60 bucks a pop to see a 40 year old man dressed up like Mickey Mouse, and your starving. How much for a hotdog? $10. Is it the best hot dog you've ever had? Nope. But your hungry and they are the only ones selling food. You can sell anything as long as you sell to customers that are hungry. remember that and you will never fail in your new business.

3. Sell What They Want, Not What They Need

I remember a "Calvin and Hobbes" one time where Calvin had set up a little booth with a sign that said, "Kick In the Pants: $5.00". Hobbes walks by and asks, "How's business Calvin?" He responds, "Horrible! I have what everybody needs, but I have't sold any!" True, isn't it? (No, not that everyone needs a kick in the pants, although I can think of a few that need one), but that people only buy what they want! I can think of numerous examples of very smart people, who have created some amazing products or services that are just great, but becuase nodoby wanted it, they failed miserably. When you come up with a product, make sure it's what people want. How can you know something like that? Do your research. Find out what people are buying and sell them something simliar. I suggest the overture search tool, or google adwords. Peoples wants change often, so stay on top of your game! Of course it has got to be something unique, and quality. But, if you have something that they want, and it's an irresistible offer, they will buy.

So there you have it you information marketer entrpenuer you. Three tips that will help you clear your mind, think of new products, and keep you on the edge of your competition.

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Aaron Krall is an entrepenuer and information marketing guru. Aaron has studied numerous books, tapes and seminars from other marketing gurus such as Dan Kennedy, Ron LeGrand, Bob Allen and numerous others. He is in the process of quitting his current job as a salesman for Cingular Wireless, becuase of his unconquearable desire to make money on the internet and help others do the same. "Starting a business can be overwhelming" he says, "but if you know how to do it, you can get a business started in under a day." He suggests this website if you are serious about setting up an automated website that can generate a huge cash flow with residual income: http://www.newbiesguide.truforyou.comCynthie Blog96562
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Clean and Pristine: Sell Your Home Faster

Maybe you don't have a fairy godmother to come and do all the household tasks for you, but in a slowing real estate market, don't expect to sell your home if it is not in immaculate condition. Maybe you don't have a lot of square footage or a prime lot, but your house can sell before others priced similarly if you take a few tactical steps before you show it. Nothing says "Buy Me" more than a home that is fabulously clean, smells fantastic, and has a neutral color pallet.

Catching the buyer occurs within seconds of viewing your home, and that means from the driveway. Nothing screams "look out! Danger!," more than debris and toys all over the driveway and front entrance. Potential homebuyers don't want to pick their way through landscaping debris or bicycles and toys. The curb appeal of your home is the first, best selling point. Spruce up your landscaping: Trim hedges, weed the flowerbeds, and power wash the driveway and walkways. This involves time and effort more than any additional money.

Make your entryway inviting. Does the front door need paint or the trim need replacing? Remember you are banking on a extraordinary first impression. Your front door should promise a refuge within. It should be inviting and say, "Welcome, come in and sit awhile, relax and leave the weary world behind you."

Your next step should be to make sure everything is meticulously clean. Put away clutter. This could be too many appliances on the kitchen counters, too many pictures hanging on walls, too many knick-knacks on the tables or mantel. Most homes for sale are too cluttered; every piece of your personal regalia prevents the buyers from envisioning their own special things in that place. Do a thorough spring cleaning including floor boards and window sills. Clean out your closets and pack away items you don't immediately need. This will give a more spacious look to your storage areas. Have your carpets professionally cleaned, and have a window cleaning company wash the windows.

Make sure all repairs are done. Any undone maintenance jobs should be completed and cleaned up before you show the house. Don't let a sale slip away because a homebuyer thinks you don't care how the house looks. Fix the broken light fixtures or ceiling fans and replace any frayed electrical cords. You don't want potential home buyers thinking, "They didn't bother to make this place look nice for us to view, so what else don't they care about?"

A new coat of paint works miracles. Not only does paint get dingy looking, it also holds in unpleasant odors. New paint offers that glistening appearance and a clean smell, so select a neutral color pallet that will appeal to everyone and paint the inside of the house. Warm neutral shades of paint invite decorating ideas.

Nothing can stop a clean and pristine house from selling, not even a slowing market. It just takes some time and effort to make your home a quick sell.

Alexis Hunter is the Marketing Director for The Morel Group, http://www.themorelgroup.com, which specializes in Fine Rancho Cucamonga Homes. The Morel Team Marketing Experts spare no expense in showcasing your property.Chelsie Blog42233
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The Machine For All

Bicycles are the coolest machines ever invented by man for man. Not only a bike looks cool on any person but any person riding a bicycle looks cool. Bicycles are also very helpful for public convenience. You can use a bike instead of a car for grocery shopping, visiting friends or even going for a short ride to the town. It is not only helpful for your convenience but also good for your health. A lot of doctors advise on riding bicycles for your health and fitness.

The first chain-driven model of a bicycle was developed around 1885. And now many important details have since been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. These are designed especially for those who engage in a type of cycling unlike casual every day cycling.

The important parts of a biclyle are the rear reflector, the spoke reflector, the handle, brakes, the seat, pedals, the chain, connecting the bottom bracket to the this contains back dropouts and a front reflector. A retroreflector sends light, unlike a mirror, which does that only if the mirror is exactly perpendicular to the light beam. In many places, bicycles must have functioning front and rear lights or lamps. Generator lamps operate while moving, back reflectors are mandatory while in use.

If only any transportation was as convenient as the bicycle. It is not noisy, it is environment friendly, and can be driven by any one regardless of any age be it male or female. Why are bicycles better than cars? To drive a car you need to reach a certain age but to ride a bike you dont have to worry about that. Bicycles can be ridden by anyone from a toddler to an old adult. What if you were marooned in an isolated place in your car and theres no fuel? You certainly have to walk some miles pushing the car for fuel or wait for help. But you need not worry about such problems if youre on a bike because you dont need fuel, you can easily paddle your way to wherever you want to go or you ought to be.

Bicycles are the most convenient, the lightest and the cheapest means of transport. It is important to wear a helmet before you ride a bike to avoid accidents. Bicycles are something everyone should possess and learn to paddle your way to thrilling joy and happiness.

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Greeting Cards: For In-Between Freelancing

"U.S. consumers purchase approximately 7 billion greeting cards each year, generating nearly $7.5 billion in retail sales." *

Have you ever wondered who actually writes all of those greeting cards you purchase? Sure there are staff writers who may develop themes and specific greeting cards. However, there are numerous freelance writers who have received checks for the use of one or more of their greeting card ideas.

"There are an estimated 3,000 greeting card publishers in the U.S., ranging from small family-run organizations to major corporations. GCA-member publisher companies account for approximately 95 percent of industry sales." *

With so many greeting card publishers it is easy to see that this may be a market worth looking at. Many freelance writers who have sold ideas to greeting card companies find the idea a profitable means of using their downtime.

When these writers find themselves without a pressing deadline or if they have a few moments to spare, they will often jot down a few creative ideas. When they accumulate dozen or so ideas, they send them onto a greeting card company for consideration.

"The exchange of greeting cards is one of the most widely accepted customs in the U.S. There are cards for virtually any occasion or relationship, and they are widely available. Approximately 100,000 retail outlets around the country carry greeting cards." *

Greeting card companies often pay $25-300 for accepted original ideas. One of the best ways to match your idea with a publisher is to conduct some research of your own. For instance some card companies only accept non-rhyming poetry while others only accept humor. Some want inspirational thought while others deal in the clich.

"Nine out of 10 Americans say they look forward to receiving personal letters and greeting cards because cards allow them to keep in touch with friends and family and make them feel they are important to someone else." *

The majority of the publishers in the greeting card industry will not provide online submission guidelines, but will supply them to you with a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). Find a publisher you like, check out their website and ask for submission guidelines. Expect significant rejection, but know that the ideas did not take much time to develop during a time when there were no other pressing deadlines. Then when an idea is accepted you have the knowledge that this is an easy add on to your existing freelance writing structure that resembles fishing, but has a prettier end result.

* Statistics provided by The Greeting Card Association

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Helio Therapy And Your Mental Well Being

Since ancient times, natural light was known to have positive physiological effects on the human body. It dates back to a time when the famous Greek philosopher and the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, used the sun's rays in his naturopathic treatments for diseases. Heliotherapy is the practice of using sunlight to fight ailments and restore health.

In the early 20th century, heliotherapy was extensively used to treat diseases like tuberculosis, rickets in children and war-wounds. Its importance was formally recognized when Dr. Niels Finson got the Nobel Prize in 1903 for devising a method of ultraviolet therapy in tuberculosis-cure.

Heliotherapy involves using suns ultraviolet rays to initiate Vitamin D production in our skin and thereby prevents breast cancer, osteoporosis, prostate cancer, psoriasis, acne, etc. The increased metabolism in the body due to vitamin D production also multiplies enzyme reaction rate, cell regeneration, tissue repair, blood flow speed and increased oxygen supply.

Some significant beneficiaries of Heliotherapy

Spinal Cord Injury patients Paralytic people suffer from severe loss of lower-extremity bone mass. Vitamin D causes Calcium (which is the most vital component of bone-growth) to be absorbed from the intestinal tracts. Vitamin D deficiency causes deformed bone-growth, increasing the probability of fractures.

Multiple Sclerosis patients - Studies reveal that people located in lesser sunlight-exposed areas are more prone to multiple sclerosis. For example, Norwegians living near the ocean and consuming vitamin D enriched seafood, report lesser cases of multiple sclerosis than those living inland.

Old Age patients - Vitamin D production in a body decreases with age. Studies say that this vitamin acts as a preventive agent against prostate cancer, which is the second most common cause of cancerous death in people over 75.

Athletes - Repeated researches in sports medicine have shown that routine exposure of athletes to the sun not only optimized their performance capabilities, but also significantly reduced the incidence and recovery time from minor injuries.

Apart from its medicinal virtues, heliotherapy signifies that Helios, or the sun, has always been a buoyant factor for perking up people's moods. This has been reflected over the ages in several poems, songs and movies. Interestingly, researchers have also found that exposure to sunlight increases the production of serotonin, a chemical that stimulates the human brain's pleasure centers, thereby uplifting our moods in moments of depression and anxiety. Herein remains the connection between heliotherapy and our mental well-being.

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How To Find Free Sheet Music Fom Internet

We musicians are always looking for sheet music to play. New songs and hits are coming out everyday. Nonetheless, not everyone is blessed with the ability to play songs by ear. I know I don't, even after almost 20 years of playing the piano. I, like many musicians still rely heavily oh the sheet music.

When you hear the song that touches your heart, you almost instantly want to play it. Next you go online to search for the free sheet music, only to find that it's like finding a needle in a haystack. Most of the so called free sheet music websites require you to pay. Then, you decide that it is not possible to find the freebies online, you go ahead and purchase the sheet music. Later you notice that the sheet music is not accurate, or you are simply not happy with the arrangement! Are all these dj vu to you?

Despite what everyone told you, it is true that you can find free sheet music online. Yes, I mean, full version, downloadable, printable, high quality, no-cost sheet music of different genres, including pop, musicals, classical, jazz etc. Why pay for something that you can get it free? Here I will share with you two methods on how you can locate free sheet music from internet:

1. Search engine (SE): Search engines like Yahoo, MSN and Google are the most important tools that can help you to find free sheet music. The problem is, most people don't know how to effectively search for the information they need from the SE. Do you just enter 1 or 2 search terms and give up? Note that if your search term is too generic it may not yield good results. Don't believe? Try typing the term "sheet music" in Google, most of the results point you to paid site! So you have to be very specific with your search term. If I am looking for Kelly Clarkson sheet music, I would search for...

Kelly Clarkson sheet music
Kelly Clarkson free sheet music
Because of you sheet music
Kelly Clarkson because of you sheet music

I hope you get the picture. The more specific your search term is the higher chance that you can find the sheet music. Each search terms would usually give you thousands of listings. At times you have to go pass the first few pages to finally arrive at a website that offer free sheet music. It can be time consuming but I assure you that the result will be worthwhile.

2. Websites partners: With the method described above, you should be able to find few free sheet music websites. On the World Wide Web, websites with common themes are often linked to each other. When you land at a sheet music websites, look for links that says link page, link partners, Resource, Other websites, Other links. You should be able to find a list of website address which point to other sheet music websites.

3. Forums: Forums are great places where you meet like minded people, exchange opinions and seek for advices. There are literally hundreds thousands forums of different niche on the internet. If you are looking for sheet music, why not join some music forums? You will be surprised by the number of people out there who are friendly and helpful. Ive also noticed that many musicians post links to various sheet music sites on the forums. Do a search on these forums and you should be able to find those links.

4. Notation software: Notation software really makes finding sheet music easy as pie! There are excellent notation software in the market that do a very good job in transcribing the Midi files into sheet music. The whole process is very simple and easy. You open the Midi files with the software, and it instantly arranged it into sheet music format. The good news is that it is very easy to find Midi files of almost any song from the web. The software that I used and recommend are Midinotate Composer and Noteworthy Composer. You can download 30 day trial version from their website. Best of all, they have friendly and supportive forums for their users.

5. Guitar Tabs: this method is suitable if you are good in improvisation. Guitar tabs give you the lyrics and chords of a song. If you are very familiar with the melody and rhythm, the tab can come in handy. Try to play the chords while playing back the song on the radio. This should give you good feel on how to play the song.
Lai Chia Yee is the author of "The Free Sheet Music Directory", a report that lists all the websites that anyone can download ANY sheet music for FREE, click here for more information: http://www.musicamall.com.Crin Blog56277
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The Ultimate Email Marketing Guide: 15 tips to fast email marketing success!

A practical "how-to" list for email marketing success, from small to large business.

Email marketing is easy (--ponder--) if you know how to do it. Wow, you have heard that one before, I'm sure. Is that not always the case - with almost anything? So, why even say it?

Because - in this case it is really true.

However, so many small businesses make it more complex than it is; they don't fully understand or grasp the impact of list building, what tools, services and techniques are available, and don't recognize what a successful campaign and its results can and will mean for their businesses.

We believe that a) simplicity of application, b) knowledge - and c) immediate action are the first steps to success. And, everything done in an ethical way - you got permission based marketing. Full speed ahead!

1. Get the legalities out of the way.

Did you know that recent changes in the search engine algorithms now recognize a privacy policy page as an important metric in the total number of items that helps your ranking and visibility? In fact, Google has over 100 variables that make up the secret sauce of their algorithmic search engines. Only two engineers at Google know it. (Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google chose not to learn it himself).

So, you should write and always provide a link to your privacy page. Starter text can be obtained from links below - and always make sure to review with your legal counsel for a final review. You will then include a link to it from your outgoing email campaigns.

Here are some places to start:
a) http://www.truste.org/pdf/WriteAGreatPrivacyPolicy.pdf
b) http://www.marketingpower.com/content4740.php
c) http://www.microsaw.com/privacy_policy.htm

2. Your site must capture user via first name (last name) & email address.

Burn this into your head - make it your site requirement - day one. There are too many online businesses that forget this simple rule. It's a must. If you are reading this article, then you probably already realize the importance of mailing lists.
Your audience is looking for good (relevant!) materials to solve problems in their life and business. Capture these visitors, and continue to provide this information and free information, you can grow your business by 1000% or more almost overnight, in some cases in any future mailing. It's super-important to have - and build a quality mailing list.

On your 'landing page' (sometimes called a sales page, gateway page, squeeze page, splash page) you should try to include this capture form on the "top of the fold" of your webpage. (Think of this as single sheet of paper, folded in half. The visitors will read the top portion first, from left to right - almost in an F-shaped order).

Therefore, make sure you:
Place this input form in a strategic location, "above the fold"
Make this coding your first priority for implementation - don't make it the last - or never (which many companies do)

3. Example Signup forms.

Search the internet for example sign up forms. A great technique is to look for companies that have this in their URL. Try this in Google (type into search box): allinurl: "free newsletter" (it will search any site that has this contained in the TITLE of the page).

Some examples of successful forms:
http://www.microsaw.com/myform.htm
http://www.marketingtips.com/newsletters
http://www.redhotcopy.com/workshop.htm - using interesting "slanted" pop-under and image (a black/white banana)

Note that you should always apply "up selling" techniques: links to other complimentary tools, software, articles & e-books.

In other words, give something away for free.

This is the Stephen Covey "emotional bank-account" working at its best. Web surfers are getting smarter and not just links to privacy policies and terms of use are recognized, but easy to read pages that are brief and to the point, score high. (Ed note: An example can be seen on the right side at http://www.microsaw.com/myform.htm - the "free 5-day SEO email course").

4. Popups, popunders, popup blockers & search engines.

Traditional popups (yes, the annoying ones) are banned from search engines like Google.

Therefore, smart marketers have come up with other means. They are called "popunders".
They use specialized JavaScript to display a pop-up box, but it's not tracked or recognized by popup-blockers or the search engines (Ed. Note: this could change, as the search engines change their smarts all the time).

As of writing, you should use a pop-up box, and capture first name, last name & email. Don't make it an intrusive one though (it needs to follow your style sheet guidelines, in other words).
Another way to go is to use what's called 'house-banners' -- ads that display compelling graphics, text - and uses your own local advertising system (example: double-click).

Here's what to do to capture interested visitors:
Apply a page that "slides" onto your page, and have it appear after 5 seconds.
Display this email form capture on all pages.
Only show it once, and only repeat 2-3 days later (assuming they come back). Many of the email marketing systems include this feature for you.
Annoying, but it works. I went from 5% signups a day a 75% increase overnight - only a few weeks back.

Tip: Make a note that the popup is from your site- not a partner site. (sometimes popups are thought to be from sponsors, make a note to your visitor that it's from you).

5. Do you have a newsletter you are trying to promote? Up-sell is the answer!

If you are promoting a newsletter, outside of just getting visitors to sign up, there are 3rd parties vendors that can help you publish and sell your newsletter. Throughout all campaigns, you must make sure to provide useful, relevant and unique content.

Some options for you:
Coregcomplete.com - get signups on thank you pages of other subscription forms this is a great way to promote your wares
Getsubscribers.com
Partner with companies you find, and call them up. Search for 'newsletter publishers' in Google.
When you write articles (yes, you should) - make sure to make a note in the "About Author" that you publish or have newsletters available.

TIP/Warning: Beware of commercial co-regs -- they typically have poor quality names and offers.

6. Get the best and highest performing email service.

Don't skimp here. A few extra dollars a month can really save you a lot of headaches. We worked with one company that went from about 1,000 emails on their list, down to about 100 in 24 hours, (when they switched providers). They quickly realized that they had made a bad choice.

Here's what to consider initially:
ASP hosted solutions are now connected with ISPs to ensure uptime/deliverability
Desktop applications can work well for you, for example, Gamma Dyne Mailer: http://www.soft32.com/download_4469.html
Autoresponse Plus, GetResponse, Aweber are a good place to start reviewing options.

You can also add monitoring services to make sure that emails get delivered, and keep the highest integrity of your emails via tracking.

Here are a few companies that work with monitoring:
1. pipersoftware
2. returnpath.biz
3. edeliverability.com
4. deliverymonitor.com

Other email marketing services to review are:
Sparklist
Constantcontact
Topica
Global intellisystems
Got campaigner
Vertical response
1stshoppingcart (shopping cart, affiliate programs and autoresponder)
Proautoresponders

You also need to understand and read the updated laws about email marketing and spam. The CAN-SPAM Act of 2004 is FTC governed, and the they will pursue any SPAM artist to the fullest extent of the law.

Make sure you have:
Working unsubscribe
Be careful where you get the lists
Avoid fraudulent subject lines
Include postal address, phone, privacy policy
Porn must be identified in subject line (SEXUALLY EXPLICIT)
Opt-out lists, including 'double-opt-in' (user must click to approve the email)

Tip: It's important to have a strict and trusted email service. Reputable email marketing companies will upload a few emails from your list and test your list to verify. Then, they'll approve or deny you.

7. Test, test & track, track.

No MBA student, no computer scientist, web braniac or 30 year veteran of marketing, both online and off - can predict what visitors will click on, and why. We can all make really great educated guesses, but they are only that. So, you really need to test your campaigns. Online marketing compared to traditional marketing (print, media) is vastly different.

Here's how to do it:
Test the campaigns with A/B Split test tactics - specifically on subject line and ad copy, it can help improve newsletter and pages immensely. (A/B refers to capability of serving up different content or ads, or headlines, sections on your page and campaign - that can be tracked)
Tracking conversions from email blasts (cookies and JavaScript and beacons on landing pages, thank you pages, etc)
Got campaigner and topica are high-end products, aweber is doing split-testing now (we use this - with great success)
Good reporting and database segmentation to section off to demographics, recency, frequency, sales totals
Use relevant and powerful headlines. Use wordtracker.com and keyworddiscovery.com to get keywords to back up your headline in content. (Ed Note: The site http://los-angeles.microsaw.com is dedicated to copywriting for the Internet)

8. Formatting and send options.

Formatting is an important element of any newsletter or mailing. Unfortunately, a love of companies go wild on graphics, sound, multi-media to present "their" branding or look/feel. It's important to have a clean mailer.

What are the options? See a few below:
text only
html
combination of the above & multi-part MIME

Key facts to consider:

Text more easily can penetrate spam filters, gets thru company firewalls, but only preferred by 15% to 25%.

HTML has more advantages, will double or triple the click-thru on text, nicer, pretty graphics, tracking better. It can also track opens, click-thrus and conversions. If the email marketing system supports it (most do) - send both.

Tip 1: Send Multi-part MIME, not just straight HTML
Tip 2: Place a URL reference in email to actual content on your website
Tip 3: Microsoft Outlook "Preview" mode: make sure it looks ok. Many will have this "on" by default - and it may reflect your email poorly (try it!). MarketingSherpa.com has a great article on this and how it can affect "opens". Graphics are often blocked too, so your intended "pretty" newsletter may not look the way you planned under these circumstances.
Tip 4: Make sure font is large enough for "older" folks and the smaller monitors

9. How often to send? How about text size?

In company marketing strategy meetings, where all the 'masters' will create their online strategies -- do not seem to agree. We'll outline a few scenarios below.

Daily.
Daily if you have a good "alert" system (ex: Google alerts) - this will not make sense for most companies. CNN news alerts are ok though.

Once a week.
Weekly ok if you have a strong listener base, and compelling content.

Once a month.
Monthly probably best for most small businesses. Overall - you want to retain "mindshare" - so they don't forget you, but still not too much "in their face".

How long should the text be?
Short, with longer description on website. People "scan", not read
Keep it tight, focused on brief -- "read here for more" (link to full page)

Tip 1: Archive URL's on your site, and allow it to be searched later. It's "spider-food", and you get recognized as an expert as well.
Tip 2: Also, a link to "send to friend" ('found this article, thought you'd be interested')
Tip 3: Use personalization (Dear Bob, Hello Cathy, etc.) - increases opening and reading by 50-60%. Work on the relationship -- build trust and credibility. Note: Don't overuse in the newsletter! Better to be a little conservative, than too friendly.

10. Campaigns and newsletters take time. How-to get it done in your workweek.

Unless you have a dedicated staff, you must do this yourself. Add this task to your calendar (with a recurring reminder), and consider this your "must-do" work.

Tips that work well:
Allocate some time your calendar, book it - and execute, don't delay
Use it as a marketing expense, track it in the books
Hire a writer (guru.com, elance.com) - and use search for 'copywriters' (in your niche)
Test with innovative audio and video options, outsource if necessary
Make sure to include testimonials

11. Auto-responders.

Auto responders are a fantastic and simple way to turn your business on automated 24x7 attendance. Use them, learn them and build your list and responsiveness from this feature alone. Your list will grow, which you will use for future mailings and offers. Auto-responders are software systems that allow for total automation of messaging.

Here are another few tips for you to help build your list and credibility:

Follow up for an e-Book (example: 3 days after first mailing, send "did you get the email?" In that mailing, provide a link to a free download e-book, offers, etc)
Follow up to the subscription - 'thank you'
Training series ("5-day SEO email course") -- see example on www.microsaw.com seo email course
Create free email courses, courses send every 1-2 days for a short period (less than a week).

12. Isn't use of email as a business tool dead?

Answer: No it is not. It's part of our lives, and email is still very effective. It's accepted, and with filters and advanced software solutions, it is managed.

Here are some tips and tools:

Many programs use filtering (ISP)
Bounces can be recorded: soft, hard (to edit/maintenance your list)
SpamAssassin
Cloudmark Desktop (report spam) - helps the community at large
SpamArrest

Amazon does a lot of things with email. They have applied a cool system with personalization. They have supposedly as high as a 14% conversion rate!

Tip: Do you need to check your email for SPAM? Try sending your campaign or email to: sales-spamcheck@sitesell.net?subject=TEST -- you'll get an email response back with a rating of 0 thru 5.

13. Wave of the future - "white-listing".

Email marketing is not going away, as some have alluded to. The key is to stay within the form and function of the email marketing community. Newer options exist for creating "white lists" (universally accepted lists) - a few of these new services are listed here:

Sender Certification is an important change which has been used for a while already.

Here are a few companies:
Habeas
Sender Score Certified

Habeas is expensive at $15,000 a year, and only recommended for serious, large email marketing companies. Goodmailsystems (used by AOL and Yahoo) is also another high-end product. Search on Google for 'email sender certification'.

Tip: Definitely a "future" thing, and growing in use today. You get a (good) reputation for being an email sender, and can build a strong business around this as well.

14. What other technical issues should I review?

Check spelling, graphics, relative links, use the free software XENU to get amazingly detailed reports. The Webmaster reports at the bottom of one of their reports provide a lot of good detail, perfect for executive overview.

Other tips:
Make sure to use http://, not just www... in your LINK references. Your link may not work without it.
Research shows that Tue, Wed, Thu works well for B2B (but, make sure to test!)
Some B2C lists are better on the weekends (personal feeling about this)

15. Landing pages.

We've talked about this topic in several places in the article. It's so important, we dedicate a special section here.

A landing page is a strategically developed (content and visuals) page that you bring your potential customers to. It's a call-to-action page. Many just bring their prospective customers to a home page where other non-related items may appear, including no specific instructions. You only have a few seconds to get him or her to react.

If you are not great at writing, you can hire a copywriter, check elance.com and guru.com, sometimes as low as 30-40 bucks for a pretty good writer.

Test, test, test and location, location, location.

You must test and track (metrics) your pages and run A/B splits (change a few things like color, title, subhead, etc - and not too much at the same time). You can use a free service Google analytics to get started.

More expensive ones are clicktracks, omniture, hitbox, hitlens - and the ultimate wholly grail testing, tuning and tracking system is the taguchi models (multi-variant optimizers).

The human eye scans from top left to right in a downstream manner.

The call-to-action items (like "sign up for my newsletter") would get optimal viewing if placed here, in this F-shaped Golden Triangle. Also, as we mentioned - above the fold!

Make sure you have some free downloads and give-aways, surfers love quizzes and mini-tests, including email courses, using autoresponders for immediate follow-up and tracking.

Your email campaigns should take them to a landing page for more / better conversion.

Tip: Add a "Special Message" block on your page and in your email text and allow users to discuss on your forum or in your blog link.

Jon Rognerud is a recognized authority on the subject of SEO and Online Marketing, and has spent over 10 years developing websites and marketing solutions for companies like Overture, Yahoo and Expedia. Christalle Blog42552
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Car Alarm Systems Come Under Fire

As car alarm systems get louder and more numerous, more and more people are deciding that they've had enough. As is turns out, car alarm systems don't even increase the odds that a car will not be stolen. Many cities have begun to go so far as considering making the car alarm an illegal device to own or manufacture and sell to others. New York City has recently had several bills proposed by various council members calling for the restriction of car alarm systems within the city.

Many bills have been introduced whose main focus is to somehow reduce the annoyance that car alarm systems have become in many neighborhoods. Introduced in 2002 with nine co-sponsors, Liu's car alarm bill would effectively ban the sale and installation of car alarms that are audible within New York City. Introduced with fifteen co-sponsors, Moskowitz's bill of April, 2002 goes further in proposing a mechanism by which citizens could report annoying alarms to the police. This, in turn, would produce a warning letter that is sent to the owner of the offending car alarm.

The problem of car alarm systems has become such a large concern that Moskowitz and fellow councilmember John Liu have sponsored multiple bills that promise to fix the car alarm systems problem in New York City and the surrounding areas suffering from this noise pollution problem. Though some question the feasibility of making car alarm systems illegal, many people seem to agree that the time for some sort of solution being necessary.

Car Alarms Do Not Prevent Car Theft

Studies done by unbiased car insurance companies who wish to conduct objective scientific research to determine the effectiveness of car alarms showed that car alarms do nothing to stop car theft. Car alarm systems just plain don't make your car any less likely to become stolen or broken into.

As statistics seem to show over and over again, car alarms simply don't prevent vehicle theft. In cases such as theft, criminals are going to steal the car regardless of whether or not it has an alarm system installed. There are many ways to make your car less attractive. It is widely agreed that the best way to keep your car safe is to make it as inaccessible or unattractive to a would be thief because of the extreme lengths that he or she would have to go through in order to get to your car. One of the simplest ways to do this is to make your car the one that doesn't stand out form all the other cars.

Car Alarm Reviews Take the Worry Out of Buying

There are many free review sites, such as http://nextag.com. These are convenient to use, with the main drawback being that they only feature items from the most popular merchants. This is what some people want, but those looking for a bargain may be disappointed with the price range of products reviewed on sites like these.

The reviews section on eBay is relatively new, so some of the sections are not very populated yet, but I imagine it's only a matter of time before these sections are just as full of information as the discussion boards and other busy areas on eBay. You may just luck out and find the exact car alarm system that you've decided to get too.
Dewey worked for a security company as an alarm technician for more than 5 years. He has experience with both the installation of alarm systems for homes or for automobiles. At http://www.fantomizer.com, he provides a free technical chart on the pros and cons and the most popular alarm systems that are available on the market.Cloe Blog79584
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