Author : Joan Pasay
I am really depressed today. An old e-newsletter flame that dumped me many months ago sent me an email out of the blue. I hadn't received any emails from this old flame in months. I did not even think I was still on the list. Receiving that e-newsletter conjured up feelings of betrayal and hurt that I thought I had resolved after dozens of sessions with my therapist. And to make matters worse, the email newsletter was trying to get me to buy some product, from another company, that my old flame was 'recommending.' My flame did not even have the decency to send me an email newsletter about how things were going in his neck of the woods. I still can't believe any of this is happening.My therapist says that journaling about my problems will bring clarity and understanding. I hope she's right. I guess the best place for me to start is to outline how this sordid affair ever began in the first place. If I get emotional, please forgive me. I really cared for my old flame and my heart is still a little tender. I just don't understand how any of this happened. I never signed up for the pain and tears my old flame left me with. I never signed up for being dumped by an auto-responder email newsletter. But let's go back eight months so I can tell you how this auto-responder and I first met.Back in May, a friend of mine told me about a great self-development book she was reading. She couldn't stop talking about it; every time I saw my friend she talked and talked about the book. She kept on telling me I would really like it. After days and days of hearing about the book I went online and bought it. What do you know, my friend was right! I really liked the book. Within the first few chapters I was putting the methods into practice and seeing great results.After reading about a quarter of the book I wanted to know more about the author and his company so I followed the URL on the back of the book to the author's website. There was a ton of information about the book as well as highlights of courses and seminars that were being offered at different locations around the world. It seemed that the company was offering seminar versions of what was covered in the book for those who either had ADD or were short on time and where unable to read the 400-plus-page book. I didn't really pay much attention to all the information about the courses and seminars since I already had the book and didn't mind the lengthy read. I did notice an e-newsletter signup box on the homepage, though. "Why not?" I thought. Maybe I would find out more ways to apply the principles in the book.Soon I was receiving e-newsletters every Wednesday. I was right! Each email newsletter outlined different methods from the book. There were lots of real life application examples and testimonials from people who had also applied the principles. Oh sure, there were ads mentioning the courses and seminars, but I didn't mind. Within a few weeks I was looking forward to getting my weekly e-zine. It was official. This e-newsletter and I were going steady.A few weeks later, Wednesday came and I didn't get an email newsletter from my flame. I was perplexed. Those weekly e-zines were really helping me as I studied the book. I did not want to miss any of the valuable information so I went back to the website and signed up again. Just like when I signed up the first time, the signup form asked me for my name. I was already signed up under the name Joan and wanted to see if my original signup was still out there. I knew the only way I could track my signups was to choose another name. I picked an alternate name, went ahead and signed up, and eagerly awaited the next e-newsletter.Soon I was back on track and receiving the weekly e-zine. I could tell my second signup had worked because my alternate name was being used. It was kind of funny and I wondered if anyone ever looked at the names on that email newsletter list. I guess I will never know, but at least it gave me a bit of a giggle every time I open my weekly e-newsletters and read the opening salutation of 'Dear Squidlips.'A few weeks after my Squidlips signup, I started to get strange feelings of déjà vu as I was reading my weekly newsletter. Had I seen this email before? I located my book folder in my email client and looked through all the email newsletters I had received from this company. I could not believe it. These e-newsletters were set up on an auto-responder service! My weekly Dear Squidlips emails had started back at the beginning of a series of email messages. I WAS having déjà vu; I was reading emails I had already received!Now my knickers were in a twist. This was not a weekly e-zine! This was a series of promo messages! What was the deal? I had experienced flings with auto-responders before. I knew the drill. I had been on 'five day e-courses' and known all along that the messages were sitting in some database waiting for me to signup. I knew when I subscribed it would trigger a series of messages to get delivered to me in a certain sequence. Heck, I even used email auto-responders with my own business. What I had not expected was to get into an auto-responder fling when I signed up for a weekly e-newsletter. I thought this email newsletter and I had made a commitment. I thought we were going steady.After a sleepless night of tears and accepting that I was having a relationship with a database, I decided to stay on the list. Weekly e-newsletters kept on coming addressed to Squidlips. After a while I forgot about the auto-responder factor and started to enjoy the content in the auto-responder e-zines. Deep down I knew I was having a fling but I didn't care. I was still reading the 400-plus-page book and I thought the articles in the e-newsletters really enhanced my reading.Months went by. This was getting to be quite the auto-responder fling! Email message after email message appeared week after week addressed to Squidlips. But then, one day the tone of the email newsletter seemed a little different. The email message basically said I was being dumped. Well, it didn't say the word 'dumped.' It said since I had not bought anything that the newsletters were promoting, this would be the last e-newsletter I would be receiving. Translation: "We have tried and tried to get you to buy a course or seminar and we don't know any other way to convince you to buy something and we have given up, so get lost…loser." By the time I finished reading the e-zine I was in tears. It was probably my own fault, but I had grown attached to these emails and I really looked forward to getting them.For days I was in a funk. I cried, ripped the down feathers out of my designer pillows, and got really depressed. Day after day I visited deeper and deeper recesses of my being that I did not even know existed. The depression grew worse and worse. I wondered if that auto-responder e-zine, or whatever it was, knew I had paid $40 for their book. I laid awake, night after night, asking the Universe why this company had a weekly e-newsletter signup form in their homepage that was really a series of canned emails tailored to promote their products. Weeks went by and the confusion remained. Would I ever recover from being dumped by this auto-responder?When I was able to leave the house without fainting, I booked a few sessions with my therapist. Maybe she could help me realized why I was so hurt. It took a lot of deep breathing, but I soon found the root cause of my pain. At first it was hard for me to wrap my head around the truth, but I think my depression was triggered by this company 'unsubscribing me' from their e-newsletter list. I thought the way this opt-in email newsletter stuff worked was that I got to do the dumping. I thought I got to 'unsubscribe' when I wanted the love affair to be over.In the past my auto-responder affairs have ended and my life went on without much longing for the arms of my absent email lover. I admit for a few days I would miss getting the emails, but let's face it, when the affair started I knew it would be no different than the summer I had that hot and heavy romance with Melvin from Cleveland. All summer I knew come Labor Day, Melvin would leave his grandmother's house (which happened to be across the street from mine), go back to Cleveland, and I would never see him again. I knew most likely he wouldn't even write me. We didn't care what was going to happen when school started; Melvin and I smooched every minute of every day and made the most of that summer.Most of my auto-responder email affairs have been exactly the same as my summer with Melvin. Hot and heavy for a while, lots of frequent in-your-face contact, and then nothing. Sometimes some of my auto-responder lovers have encouraged me to signup for their regular email list because they wanted to continue our relationship with something more formal and real-time. Some just stop emailing and I never heard from them again. Regardless, I knew from the beginning that the email relationship was a 'Melvin'; I knew the email relationship was a short-term fling.It had been months since this all happened and I thought I was over my old e-newsletter flame. That auto-responder that masqueraded as a going steady e-newsletter relationship was tucked away in my past. I really thought the flame had been snuffed out months ago. I remembered that last email; how could I forget it? The company had been clear and had had no qualms about telling me I was being un-subscribed for lack of purchase. But then, as I mentioned at this beginning of this journal entry, out of the blue, I got a lone message from the company. I'll admit my heart sang a bit when I saw the email message sitting in my in-box. I thought the company had experienced a change of heart and really did love me. I thought my email flame wanted me back.I was wrong. The email was worse than my last Dear Squidlips email (that should have read 'Dear John'). I guess the company thought they would try to get me to buy something from a company they were 'recommending' since they had not experienced any luck with me buying something from them.I'm happy to report that earlier today, I un-subscribed myself from their newsletter list. I didn't want to get my heart broken again so I took matters into my own hands and dumped the company from my in-box. When I un-subscribed from the list, I was asked why I was leaving. I was happy to answer the question:"Summer was great, Melvin, but school is about to start and you need to go back to Cleveland."Brought to you by the -- Email Marketing Club:
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Category : Business:Autoresponders
วันอังคารที่ 16 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 11 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551
For Sale By Owner Listings
Author : Tim O'Keefe
Selling your home on your own, without a Realtor, is becoming less and less popular. This is surprising, considering that home values have skyrocketed and commissions have risen along with them.The money to be saved can be significant enough to attempt to sell your home on your own. Especially when the market has historically low interest rates and high demand in most areas of the country.To sell your home on your own however, you are missing the most significant marketing tool available to you. The Realtor's Multiple Lisitngs Service (MLS).70% of all home buyers start out on the web. So it is crucial for you to be in the MLS. But, the challenge has always been that to be in the MLS you have to sign with a Realtor at 6% of your sales price.So if your home is worth $399,000. You would spend 6% on your sales commissions. Not to mention your title, escrow and other expenses.So if you sell your house on your own you can save at least $23,940 ($399,000 x 6%).But let's get realistic. Most buyers work with a Realtor.
So you will be spending at least 2% to 3% for the buyers commission.I say you will be spending because even if the buyer is paying the agent as a buyers broker, that will still reflect a lower offer to that takes into consideration the commission. So you are paying for the commission indirectly-yes?Additionally, you will find that you will have a much better reach into your marketplace by being in the MLS.So how do you do this? Well depending on your State you can list your home for a flat fee as low as $500. But, you get listed in the MLS with zero service.But, you get the reach of all the buyers brokers that subscribe to the MLS and you still save 2% - 3% of the price.Estate Sale By Owner Listings
List on the MLS for less than $500.
Category : Finance:Real-Estate-FSBO
Selling your home on your own, without a Realtor, is becoming less and less popular. This is surprising, considering that home values have skyrocketed and commissions have risen along with them.The money to be saved can be significant enough to attempt to sell your home on your own. Especially when the market has historically low interest rates and high demand in most areas of the country.To sell your home on your own however, you are missing the most significant marketing tool available to you. The Realtor's Multiple Lisitngs Service (MLS).70% of all home buyers start out on the web. So it is crucial for you to be in the MLS. But, the challenge has always been that to be in the MLS you have to sign with a Realtor at 6% of your sales price.So if your home is worth $399,000. You would spend 6% on your sales commissions. Not to mention your title, escrow and other expenses.So if you sell your house on your own you can save at least $23,940 ($399,000 x 6%).But let's get realistic. Most buyers work with a Realtor.
So you will be spending at least 2% to 3% for the buyers commission.I say you will be spending because even if the buyer is paying the agent as a buyers broker, that will still reflect a lower offer to that takes into consideration the commission. So you are paying for the commission indirectly-yes?Additionally, you will find that you will have a much better reach into your marketplace by being in the MLS.So how do you do this? Well depending on your State you can list your home for a flat fee as low as $500. But, you get listed in the MLS with zero service.But, you get the reach of all the buyers brokers that subscribe to the MLS and you still save 2% - 3% of the price.Estate Sale By Owner Listings
List on the MLS for less than $500.
Category : Finance:Real-Estate-FSBO
วันจันทร์ที่ 24 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2551
Long Lasting Love Relationships
Author : Terje Ellingsen
Dating and establishing love relationships can be compared to choosing a vehicle. You pick out the make, model, year, color and features that you believe are best for you. After driving your vehicle for a couple of months, you realize that perhaps you should have purchased a larger car, or that maybe the leather seats would have been better, or on hot sunny days, the sunroof would have been nice. However, it is now too late so you choose to keep your car and accept the decision you made. It is the same for a marriage or couple relationship. Not everything will be perfect and there will be major obstacles to overcome but you have made your decision and now you choose to make it work no matter which marriage troubles you are experiencing.Dating and marriage is different than it was thirty years ago. Today, more than 50% of all marriages fail for one reason or another. Just thinking about that makes “commitments†and marriage vows seem scary. It seems that when relationships are faced with challenges, people quit trying. Dating is more like a marathon, trying to date as many people as possible, instead of taking time to get to know someone on a deeper level. For married couples, divorce is not biased. Whether married for thirty years or eight months, the outcome can be the same.The fact is that relationships, whether dating or married, are hard. Things do not always go perfectly, fighting does occur, and it takes a 100% commitment from both parties to make it a success. Often when people break off a relationship, they feel as though something is missing. The “spark†has gone, leaving one or both people feeling inadequate and unfulfilled.
However, even though the odds are not very good, it has been proven by many people that healthy and long-lasting relationships are definitely possible. Look at Paul Newman and Joanne Woodard, Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman, or Nancy and Ronald Regan. What secrets do and did they possess? The answer is: work hard at the relationship. They made a decision of choosing to love their mate rather than relying on the “warm and fuzzy†feelings, which everyone knows will fade. By making love a choice, you are making a decision that even in the bad times, you stick it out.There are hundreds of things you can do to build, strengthen, and enhance your relationship. You can find lots of relationship self help resources online. Remember, little steps taken every day will add up to big successes.Terje Brooks Ellingsen is a writer and internet publisher. He runs the website 1st-Self_Improvement.net. Terje is a Sociologist who enjoys contributing to the personal growth and happiness of others. He tries to accomplish this by writing about personal development issues from his own experience and knowledge. For example, self help resources and how to enhance your relationship.
Category : Forums
Dating and establishing love relationships can be compared to choosing a vehicle. You pick out the make, model, year, color and features that you believe are best for you. After driving your vehicle for a couple of months, you realize that perhaps you should have purchased a larger car, or that maybe the leather seats would have been better, or on hot sunny days, the sunroof would have been nice. However, it is now too late so you choose to keep your car and accept the decision you made. It is the same for a marriage or couple relationship. Not everything will be perfect and there will be major obstacles to overcome but you have made your decision and now you choose to make it work no matter which marriage troubles you are experiencing.Dating and marriage is different than it was thirty years ago. Today, more than 50% of all marriages fail for one reason or another. Just thinking about that makes “commitments†and marriage vows seem scary. It seems that when relationships are faced with challenges, people quit trying. Dating is more like a marathon, trying to date as many people as possible, instead of taking time to get to know someone on a deeper level. For married couples, divorce is not biased. Whether married for thirty years or eight months, the outcome can be the same.The fact is that relationships, whether dating or married, are hard. Things do not always go perfectly, fighting does occur, and it takes a 100% commitment from both parties to make it a success. Often when people break off a relationship, they feel as though something is missing. The “spark†has gone, leaving one or both people feeling inadequate and unfulfilled.
However, even though the odds are not very good, it has been proven by many people that healthy and long-lasting relationships are definitely possible. Look at Paul Newman and Joanne Woodard, Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman, or Nancy and Ronald Regan. What secrets do and did they possess? The answer is: work hard at the relationship. They made a decision of choosing to love their mate rather than relying on the “warm and fuzzy†feelings, which everyone knows will fade. By making love a choice, you are making a decision that even in the bad times, you stick it out.There are hundreds of things you can do to build, strengthen, and enhance your relationship. You can find lots of relationship self help resources online. Remember, little steps taken every day will add up to big successes.Terje Brooks Ellingsen is a writer and internet publisher. He runs the website 1st-Self_Improvement.net. Terje is a Sociologist who enjoys contributing to the personal growth and happiness of others. He tries to accomplish this by writing about personal development issues from his own experience and knowledge. For example, self help resources and how to enhance your relationship.
Category : Forums
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 23 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2551
Auto Loans After Bankruptcy - How Does a Bankruptcy Affect Your Approval?
Author : Carrie Reeder
A recent bankruptcy will not disqualify you from obtaining an auto loan. In fact, opening a new line of credit shortly after a bankruptcy helps re-establish your credit and improve your credit history. Bankruptcy allows a fresh start. Initially, lenders may be hesitant to lend you money. However, after you have established a good payment history with new creditors, other creditors will take notice and become more willing to offer lower interest rates.Sub Prime Lender ApprovalAlthough a bankruptcy will not prevent you from qualifying for an auto loan, it will make it difficult to obtain a low interest rate. The interest rate plays a huge role in determining your monthly payments. On average, individuals with good or fair credit receive an interest rate of 5 or 6 percent. Individuals who have filed a recent bankruptcy can expect to pay a few points higher. A higher interest rate can increase monthly payments up to $150. Because traditional auto lenders are unwilling to negotiate low rates with recently bankrupt individuals, sub prime lenders are your best alternative.Improve Credit HistoryAuto loans after bankruptcy are ideal for rebuilding credit. However, if you do not want to pay a high interest rate on the auto loan, put off obtaining a new car and apply for a new credit card or line of credit. The interest rate received on these types of credit will also be higher. By paying the balance on the new line of credit each month, you will not incur huge finance fees, and your credit report will reflect a good payment history with new creditors. If possible, try and open at least three to four new lines of credit. After you have had the new credit accounts for 12 â€" 24 months, now is the time to apply for an auto loan. Your credit history and score will have likely improved, thus auto lenders will have confidence in your ability to repay the loan.Shop Around for the Best RateRequest quotes from several auto loan brokers. Applying for a quote online is quick and convenient. Submit applicable information such as employment history, income, and desired loan amount. The auto loan lenders will obtain your credit report and negotiate the best rate with various auto lenders.View our recommended Bad Credit Car Loan Companies here at:
Recommended Bad Credit
Auto Lenders.Carrie Reeder is the owner of ABC Loan
Guide, an informational website about various types of loans.
Category : Networks
A recent bankruptcy will not disqualify you from obtaining an auto loan. In fact, opening a new line of credit shortly after a bankruptcy helps re-establish your credit and improve your credit history. Bankruptcy allows a fresh start. Initially, lenders may be hesitant to lend you money. However, after you have established a good payment history with new creditors, other creditors will take notice and become more willing to offer lower interest rates.Sub Prime Lender ApprovalAlthough a bankruptcy will not prevent you from qualifying for an auto loan, it will make it difficult to obtain a low interest rate. The interest rate plays a huge role in determining your monthly payments. On average, individuals with good or fair credit receive an interest rate of 5 or 6 percent. Individuals who have filed a recent bankruptcy can expect to pay a few points higher. A higher interest rate can increase monthly payments up to $150. Because traditional auto lenders are unwilling to negotiate low rates with recently bankrupt individuals, sub prime lenders are your best alternative.Improve Credit HistoryAuto loans after bankruptcy are ideal for rebuilding credit. However, if you do not want to pay a high interest rate on the auto loan, put off obtaining a new car and apply for a new credit card or line of credit. The interest rate received on these types of credit will also be higher. By paying the balance on the new line of credit each month, you will not incur huge finance fees, and your credit report will reflect a good payment history with new creditors. If possible, try and open at least three to four new lines of credit. After you have had the new credit accounts for 12 â€" 24 months, now is the time to apply for an auto loan. Your credit history and score will have likely improved, thus auto lenders will have confidence in your ability to repay the loan.Shop Around for the Best RateRequest quotes from several auto loan brokers. Applying for a quote online is quick and convenient. Submit applicable information such as employment history, income, and desired loan amount. The auto loan lenders will obtain your credit report and negotiate the best rate with various auto lenders.View our recommended Bad Credit Car Loan Companies here at:
Recommended Bad Credit
Auto Lenders.Carrie Reeder is the owner of ABC Loan
Guide, an informational website about various types of loans.
Category : Networks
วันศุกร์ที่ 22 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2551
One Way Links: Powerful SEO Strategy
Author : Nicolas Arrighi
One way links are links that direct users to your website from another place on the internet. They are the type of link that you do not necessarily need to return. Reciprocal links are links that you place on your site in return for incoming links to your site. Permanent one way links are much better, and will get your site higher link popularity than reciprocal links.There are two very popular methods for getting permanent one way links that will send traffic to your website. They include:Writing Articles – How this works is that you write an article, at the bottom or in the content, you place a link to your website. Then, you submit the article to an article submission service that will make your content available for free or for a cost. The user of you content must then put the entire article on their site, with your link. And, you have one more permanent one way link to your website for every person who uses your content.Submitting to Directories - Submitting your website URL to web directories is a very time consuming and boring process, where you give the title and description of the site, in addition to the URL for your site. The directory will then add your site and give you another incoming link. Directory submission is a good technique for getting permanent one way links.Because the two ways that are most often used to increase the number of incoming links are both time consuming and boring, it is better to ask for the help of a professional who knows what to do to get you permanent one way links.Using someone who has experience writing articles and submitting to directories in order to build one way links is better than doing these things yourself. Why? Because first you don't have time to waste and second you could generate bad incoming links if you d not submit your articles or directory listings in the right way.Nicolas Arrighi is the CEO of www.linking-service.com He offers different valuable services to increase your link popularity with quality one way links.
Category : Business:Traffic-Building
One way links are links that direct users to your website from another place on the internet. They are the type of link that you do not necessarily need to return. Reciprocal links are links that you place on your site in return for incoming links to your site. Permanent one way links are much better, and will get your site higher link popularity than reciprocal links.There are two very popular methods for getting permanent one way links that will send traffic to your website. They include:Writing Articles – How this works is that you write an article, at the bottom or in the content, you place a link to your website. Then, you submit the article to an article submission service that will make your content available for free or for a cost. The user of you content must then put the entire article on their site, with your link. And, you have one more permanent one way link to your website for every person who uses your content.Submitting to Directories - Submitting your website URL to web directories is a very time consuming and boring process, where you give the title and description of the site, in addition to the URL for your site. The directory will then add your site and give you another incoming link. Directory submission is a good technique for getting permanent one way links.Because the two ways that are most often used to increase the number of incoming links are both time consuming and boring, it is better to ask for the help of a professional who knows what to do to get you permanent one way links.Using someone who has experience writing articles and submitting to directories in order to build one way links is better than doing these things yourself. Why? Because first you don't have time to waste and second you could generate bad incoming links if you d not submit your articles or directory listings in the right way.Nicolas Arrighi is the CEO of www.linking-service.com He offers different valuable services to increase your link popularity with quality one way links.
Category : Business:Traffic-Building
วันศุกร์ที่ 8 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Beginning in Videography
Author : Jim Wagner
If you're looking to get into videography and video editing as a hobby, the options can be daunting. Here is a small question and response that may help you get started in this fun and rewarding hobby.What type of camera do you recommend?Response: For a beginner, a Canon single CCD camera will suit you well. It has a cost range of $500 to $700. Canon is well respected at all levels of video camera quality and has probably the best quality for the price at the low end.If you want to start out with something more professional, you may want to look into the Canon GL2 which is a low end 3 CCD (1/4" each) camera running about $1500. This camera is great for an enthusiastic hobbyist or a beginning special events videographer.If you're looking to make some money on the side (or as a career) with your camera doing special events such as wedding videography, you may want to look into the Sony VX2100, a high-end consumer 3 CCD (1/3" each) camcorder, running at a price between $2100 and $3000, check out prices here. The high definition capable version of the same camera is called the Sony HDR / Fx1 and goes for $3700 at all major retailers.What is CCD?CCDs are imaging chips. CCD stands for charge-coupled device and is a light sensative circuit which stores an electrical charge representing each tiny part of an image. The difference between low and high end video cameras is usually determined by the number of CCDs (one or three), and the size of the CCD. In video cameras the number of CCDs determines the clarity of the picture in low lighting (most indoor) situations. The size of the CCD is directly linked to the amount of "color bleeding" present in the video.It is also interesting to note that for video cameras, unlike photography cameras, the size of the pixels is far more important than the number of pixels. Fewer pixels that are larger make a better video camera. It is also interesting to note that as you go from low-end to high-end cameras, you will be getting fewer "extras" on your camera such as the ability to take "still photography".Next question: What video editing software would you recommend?Response: Pinnacle Studio 9 has many great features for beginning in photoediting. It runs between $70 and $90 at major retail stores. It gives many options and is very user friendly. If you're looking for some more advanced options in lighting, transitions, and sound editing, you may want to consider the more professional editing software Pinacle Liquid Editions for around $600.This article may also be found at http://www.researchtechs.com/videoediting.htmAbout The AuthorJim WagnerContributor to www.ResearchTechs.comEnjoys anything Tech.Majoring in Computer Science.jim@researchtechs.com
Category : Business:Video-Streaming
If you're looking to get into videography and video editing as a hobby, the options can be daunting. Here is a small question and response that may help you get started in this fun and rewarding hobby.What type of camera do you recommend?Response: For a beginner, a Canon single CCD camera will suit you well. It has a cost range of $500 to $700. Canon is well respected at all levels of video camera quality and has probably the best quality for the price at the low end.If you want to start out with something more professional, you may want to look into the Canon GL2 which is a low end 3 CCD (1/4" each) camera running about $1500. This camera is great for an enthusiastic hobbyist or a beginning special events videographer.If you're looking to make some money on the side (or as a career) with your camera doing special events such as wedding videography, you may want to look into the Sony VX2100, a high-end consumer 3 CCD (1/3" each) camcorder, running at a price between $2100 and $3000, check out prices here. The high definition capable version of the same camera is called the Sony HDR / Fx1 and goes for $3700 at all major retailers.What is CCD?CCDs are imaging chips. CCD stands for charge-coupled device and is a light sensative circuit which stores an electrical charge representing each tiny part of an image. The difference between low and high end video cameras is usually determined by the number of CCDs (one or three), and the size of the CCD. In video cameras the number of CCDs determines the clarity of the picture in low lighting (most indoor) situations. The size of the CCD is directly linked to the amount of "color bleeding" present in the video.It is also interesting to note that for video cameras, unlike photography cameras, the size of the pixels is far more important than the number of pixels. Fewer pixels that are larger make a better video camera. It is also interesting to note that as you go from low-end to high-end cameras, you will be getting fewer "extras" on your camera such as the ability to take "still photography".Next question: What video editing software would you recommend?Response: Pinnacle Studio 9 has many great features for beginning in photoediting. It runs between $70 and $90 at major retail stores. It gives many options and is very user friendly. If you're looking for some more advanced options in lighting, transitions, and sound editing, you may want to consider the more professional editing software Pinacle Liquid Editions for around $600.This article may also be found at http://www.researchtechs.com/videoediting.htmAbout The AuthorJim WagnerContributor to www.ResearchTechs.comEnjoys anything Tech.Majoring in Computer Science.jim@researchtechs.com
Category : Business:Video-Streaming
วันศุกร์ที่ 1 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Parents — The No Child Left Behind Law Won't Do Much For Your Child
Author : Joel Turtel
Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act will also fail parents whose children are doing poorly in school. The federal government has spent over $120 billion on Title 1 programs for low-income students since 1965. Yet the literacy rates for these children today are appalling, and the achievement gap between low-income children and their peers has not closed.If the U.S. Department of Education wants to give real choice to parents, they should not be tinkering with a failed government-controlled school system that, by its very nature, strangles free choice and competition.Americans have been blessed with a system that gives them almost unlimited choices in their daily lives for almost four hundred yearsâ€"it’s called the free market. If parents could pay for their kids’ education in a totally unregulated, fiercely competitive education free market, free from government controls, parents would have all the school choice in the world. This education free market would also give their kids a superb, low-cost education.Yet too often, government officials with their bureaucratic mentality, distrust the free market, the same free market that brings them their cars, clothes, computers, electricity, and fresh food. The No Child Left Behind Act adds yet another layer of federal regulations to the already strangling layers of local and state government regulations on education.If the federal government truly wants to give parents more school choice, they should be working to remove local and state controls over education, not adding to those controls with the No Child Left Behind law and other regulations. That is like trying to cure a person dying of arsenic poisoning by giving him more arsenic.Naturally, government education officials can’t understand the fact that government control of education is not the solution, it is the problem.Over the past fifty years, federal, state, and city governments have spent hundreds of billions of dollars trying to “fix†the public schools. They have failed, time and again. For example, in July, 2005, the Congress-mandated National Assessment of Education Progress showed that high-school students’ dismal reading skills have not improved since 1999.High-school drop-out rates in inner-city, low-income minority areas range from 30 percent to over 50 percent. High-school dropouts are far more likely to end up in prison during their lifetimes. A U.S. Bureau of Justice report estimates that approximately 47 percent of drug offenders and 75 percent of state prison inmates are high-school dropouts. Dropouts are also about three times more likely than high-school graduates to end up on welfare.These are not just appalling statistics. These numbers represent millions of bright, eager chidren whose lives can be ruined by public schools that fail them.Trying to repair the public-school system is futile, precisely because it is a compulsory, government-controlled monopoly. Trying to fix this system with vouchers, charter schools, or the No Child Left Behind Law is like trying to cure cancer with a band-aid.Parents should not pin their hopes on any government-sponsored school-choice alternative. Vouchers, charter schools, and the No Child Left Behind Act are simply too little, too late. Also, powerful, entrenched special-interest groups in the public-school establishment fight school choice because they benefit from parents’ and children’s subservience to the system.Parents should not expect the public schools in their neighborhoods to improve. If you want to give your children a decent education and a chance at life, you must take their future into your own hands, now. It is useless to hope that the public-school system has the will or ability to reform itself. It is a waste of your time, and your children’s precious time, to deal with, plead with, or complain to public-school authorities or employees who benefit by the system.Instead, do as the citizen-slaves of communist East Berlin did when they fled to freedom in West Berlinâ€"vote with your feet. Consider writing-off the public-school system. Consider taking your children out of these schools, permanently. You and your children remain victims of the public-school system only by your own consent. The power to withdraw your consent is a power that public-school authorities can’t stop. Withdraw your consent and refuse to be a victim any longer.There are many other education resources that parents can use right now to give their kids a quality, low-cost education. These resources include the new Internet private schools, Internet tutors, low-cost, learn-to-read and learn-math books in libraries and bookstores, computer learning software, and home-schooling. I discuss all these great new education options in my book, “Public Schools, Public Menace.â€Joel Turtel is the author of “Public Schools, Public Menace: How Public Schools Lie To Parents and Betray Our Children."Website: http://www.mykidsdeservebetter.com,
Email: lbooksusa@aol.com,
Phone: 718-447-7348.Article Copyrighted © 2005 by Joel Turtel.
NOTE: You may post this Article on another website only if you set up a hyperlink to Joel Turtel’s email address and website URL, http://www.mykidsdeservebetter.com
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Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act will also fail parents whose children are doing poorly in school. The federal government has spent over $120 billion on Title 1 programs for low-income students since 1965. Yet the literacy rates for these children today are appalling, and the achievement gap between low-income children and their peers has not closed.If the U.S. Department of Education wants to give real choice to parents, they should not be tinkering with a failed government-controlled school system that, by its very nature, strangles free choice and competition.Americans have been blessed with a system that gives them almost unlimited choices in their daily lives for almost four hundred yearsâ€"it’s called the free market. If parents could pay for their kids’ education in a totally unregulated, fiercely competitive education free market, free from government controls, parents would have all the school choice in the world. This education free market would also give their kids a superb, low-cost education.Yet too often, government officials with their bureaucratic mentality, distrust the free market, the same free market that brings them their cars, clothes, computers, electricity, and fresh food. The No Child Left Behind Act adds yet another layer of federal regulations to the already strangling layers of local and state government regulations on education.If the federal government truly wants to give parents more school choice, they should be working to remove local and state controls over education, not adding to those controls with the No Child Left Behind law and other regulations. That is like trying to cure a person dying of arsenic poisoning by giving him more arsenic.Naturally, government education officials can’t understand the fact that government control of education is not the solution, it is the problem.Over the past fifty years, federal, state, and city governments have spent hundreds of billions of dollars trying to “fix†the public schools. They have failed, time and again. For example, in July, 2005, the Congress-mandated National Assessment of Education Progress showed that high-school students’ dismal reading skills have not improved since 1999.High-school drop-out rates in inner-city, low-income minority areas range from 30 percent to over 50 percent. High-school dropouts are far more likely to end up in prison during their lifetimes. A U.S. Bureau of Justice report estimates that approximately 47 percent of drug offenders and 75 percent of state prison inmates are high-school dropouts. Dropouts are also about three times more likely than high-school graduates to end up on welfare.These are not just appalling statistics. These numbers represent millions of bright, eager chidren whose lives can be ruined by public schools that fail them.Trying to repair the public-school system is futile, precisely because it is a compulsory, government-controlled monopoly. Trying to fix this system with vouchers, charter schools, or the No Child Left Behind Law is like trying to cure cancer with a band-aid.Parents should not pin their hopes on any government-sponsored school-choice alternative. Vouchers, charter schools, and the No Child Left Behind Act are simply too little, too late. Also, powerful, entrenched special-interest groups in the public-school establishment fight school choice because they benefit from parents’ and children’s subservience to the system.Parents should not expect the public schools in their neighborhoods to improve. If you want to give your children a decent education and a chance at life, you must take their future into your own hands, now. It is useless to hope that the public-school system has the will or ability to reform itself. It is a waste of your time, and your children’s precious time, to deal with, plead with, or complain to public-school authorities or employees who benefit by the system.Instead, do as the citizen-slaves of communist East Berlin did when they fled to freedom in West Berlinâ€"vote with your feet. Consider writing-off the public-school system. Consider taking your children out of these schools, permanently. You and your children remain victims of the public-school system only by your own consent. The power to withdraw your consent is a power that public-school authorities can’t stop. Withdraw your consent and refuse to be a victim any longer.There are many other education resources that parents can use right now to give their kids a quality, low-cost education. These resources include the new Internet private schools, Internet tutors, low-cost, learn-to-read and learn-math books in libraries and bookstores, computer learning software, and home-schooling. I discuss all these great new education options in my book, “Public Schools, Public Menace.â€Joel Turtel is the author of “Public Schools, Public Menace: How Public Schools Lie To Parents and Betray Our Children."Website: http://www.mykidsdeservebetter.com,
Email: lbooksusa@aol.com,
Phone: 718-447-7348.Article Copyrighted © 2005 by Joel Turtel.
NOTE: You may post this Article on another website only if you set up a hyperlink to Joel Turtel’s email address and website URL, http://www.mykidsdeservebetter.com
Category : Podcasts
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 27 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Looking for the definition of what the term BBW means?
Author : Passion4U
This definition may seem on the surface to be simplistic but to a plus size woman this isn't always necessarily so. The term bbw is very vague. I receive many questions from plus size women on my bbw dating website, asking, am I a bbw? The complexity of replying back to this question is difficult because like beauty, it is the eye of the beholder. If several people were to see what this person actually looks like you might get several different replies if she is a bbw or not a bbw. There is no true barometer regarding where the scale of being a bbw begins. Is a bbw, a size 14 or above? I am not a big advocate of putting labels on any group of people. Unfortunately, society does not see it this way. You are judged by the car you drive, the job you have, your skin color, etc -- In reality, all woman are beautiful, big or small. A BBW may come in many shapes and sizes but no one is better than another. After all this has been said and if you are still wondering if you are a bbw, you probably are a bbw if you see yourself as overweight. Let?s leave it at that. If you are a single bbw wanting unconditional acceptance where size is only a number, I suggest, "Large and Lovely Connections" created in 1997, this is the first bbw dating website to embrace the bbw and the very first dating website to cater specifically to all plus size singles and those who embrace size acceptance. Since 1997, Large and Lovely Connections, has become one of the most successful, legitimate online dating websites on the internet for the bbw. Meeting quality singles is a challenge these days, regardless of size, but is much more of a challenge for singles who are plus sized. This website is for a single woman seeking a man, a single man seeking a woman, or someone seeking a same sex relationship where one or both people are plus size. Full figured adults may find their match safely and securely using our 21st century matchmaking techniques. You can begin to expand your horizons and meet adults of size BBW and BHM and their admirers for friendship, romance, companionship and love by placing your own personal ad.All the profiles are from real singles seeking sincere relationships and will always remain that way. You can search through a huge database of BBW personal ads and BBW singles, each with a detailed personal profile, easy to view bbw photo and email contact, providing you with a easy to use big beautiful woman dating service allowing you to find the BBW or admirer of your dreams ? your big beautiful man or woman is just a few keystrokes away! We currently have over 75,000 profiles; a large majority of these are bbw personals in our date-a-base. There are many documented testimonials of satisfied men and big beautiful women who have found their "Mr./Miss Right". Now that we have shed some light on what a bbw is, what?s a bhm or bbm??? We'll discuss that in a future article. Click the link to Visit the large and lovely BBW dating website. Owner of several successful dating websites.
Category : General Women
Beginners Guide To Downloading Free MP3 (Music) Current Albums. Plus Related Security Advice.
Author : ebookdeals
Beginners Guide To Downloading Free MP3 (Music) Current Albums. Plus Related Security Advice.First off, go to http://www.limewire.com/english/content/downloadfree2.shtml. (Visit http://www.ebookdeals.co.uk/ebp/Peer/Music_download.htm to see this article with image instructions)Now if you are on a pc (rather than a Mac) simply click on the respective button. When prompted what to do simply click on save, now I would suggest saving the file to your desktop as this is the most easily accessible. So after clicking on save; You will be prompted to select a location; if you just click on the folder (that is highlighted below) you will be taken to your desktop. (you may have to click it two or three times until you see that desktop is highlighted.) After selecting desktop, click on save. When file has finished downloading you can either run it straight from the download box, or minimize your browser window and double click the lime.exe file that is now on your desktop. After installing the program as normal choose to run it. Make sure you are connected to the internet and that your firewall and antivirus software aren't blocking it. You will be presented with a nag screen promoting the PRO version, just click on later. Before you first use the search, go to my music folder and create a new folder called limewire or something you recognise. Then go to tools and select options. Click on saving and then browse to my music and pick on the folder you have just created. This is where all of your downloaded files will go. Now do exactly the same for your shared folder, which is directly below sharing. Now close this box and we're back to the search screen. Now for instance say we wanted an album by Katie Melua, we would select Audio then enter the name IN THE TOP BOX. Don't fill out artist etc. As nobody else does -or the amount of people who do is negligible- so (in my experience) will not return decent results. Then click on search (or press return). Now when you are finished searching, if you click on the size twice they will be assorted in descending order as you can see by the size of the top three files that they are obviously albums. Now if it was just an album, I would try, "Melua album". Again, click on size to get the largest items to the top. Simply select the items you want (keeping Ctrl key pressed while clicking will enable you to select as many as you want at the same time + pressing shift and clicking on two items will highlight those items and all of the ones in between + keyboard shortcuts are Ctrl+a to select all then by keeping Ctrl pressed you can click on highlighted items to de-select them.) then click on download at the bottom of the display or right click on any highlighted item and select download. For individual items just double click. --------------------------IMPORTANT: There are one or two trojans kicking about on all Peer2Peer networks.ALWAYS AVOID ANY FILES THAT ARE, ".exe" FORMAT.ALWAYS AVOID ANY FILES THAT ARE SIZED, "197.7KB" & "851.7KB".I have downloaded these several times AND EVERY SINGLE TIME IT IS A TROJAN!!!!!HONESTLY, this information is shared NO-WHERE ELSE, but it is 100% accurate.--------------------------Claim Your Free Ebooks at http://www.ebookdeals.co.ukAnd learn more about MP3 Downloads at http://www.ebookdeals.co.uk/ebp/Peer/Music_download.htm Visit http://www.mp3-easy.com/mp3blog/ for regularly updated, current (and pre-release) FREE MP3 Files!! Visit http://www.mp3-easy.com/mp3blog/ for regularly updated, current (and pre-release) FREE MP3 Files!!
Category : General Art & Entertainment: Music
วันเสาร์ที่ 26 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Roland VS2400CD The Musicians Solution to Recording & Mixing Tracks
Author : adam
The Roland VS2400CD is one of the most affordable mixer and sampling systems available to the any musician today wanting to record and edit all personal tracks.What the Roland VS2400CD includes are functions such as effect processors which will allow any musician to alter recorded tracks and direct recording of all instruments via the output channels.Musicians using recording systems are most likely to need dynamic processing control and compression facilities which are all included in the Roland VS2400CD.The Roland VS2400CD includes fully functional cut and paste facilities which allow easy editing of all play lists which gives the user full management of all tracks.User functionality has been amended considerably in this latest model to incorporate a fully integrated and easily understandable control main panel display board. If your dream is a mixing desk like the professionals use with the self moving controls, then this is the unit for you.One major problem most mixing consoles provide the users are a difficult to understand a recording set up functionality. The Roland VS2400CD has been redesigned to take away the difficulty encountered in early models. Up to 16 tracks can be laid down and recorded at any one time. The Roland VS2400CD operates also in MIDI control. All VGA Monitor devises are fully linkable with mouse equipment inputs as standard. This makes the Roland VS2400CD almost a DAW. Roland VS2400CD interface almost resembles a DAW unit so could fool anyone into thinking the unit cost the price of a high end professional mixing system.What makes the Roland VS2400CD stand above its competition is that this mixer can record at six different sampling rates and modes. Ranges start from 32 96 KHZ. VS2400CD allows an impressive 10 GB partition at a maximum level but this equals and impressive 40 GB using the installed driver.The Roland VS2400CD system comes with the option to use additional bolt on equipment which can expand memory capacity and enhance sound recording up to a level only met by only by the high end of the market mixer equipment. The Roland VS2400CD is competitively priced more at the lower end of the market which allows all musicians to record and mix their music rather than pay the excessive high hourly rates charged by studio time and producers.If you would like to know more technical information or just purely interested in browsing the amazing Roland VS2400CD mixer studio desk, click on the link below or in the resource box attached to this article. The Roland VS2400CD Roland VS2400CDFind out how the Secrets on how to save Thousands by switching your mortgage provider today here >Refinance Mortgage Interest Rate ServicesDo you Need Money Fast? Receive a fast money loan in your account in just less than two hours by visiting us today! > Payday OneclickCash Loans
Category : GEneral Technology: Electronics
วันศุกร์ที่ 25 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
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Kitchenaid Dishwasher Stainless
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Lego Clone Wars
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Logitech Cordless Keyboard Mouse
Logitech Game Controller
Macintosh Laptop
Magnetix I Coaster Toy
Martin Acoustic Guitar
Mens Sandals
Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard
Multifunction Printer Scanner Fax
NEC Multisync LCD Monitor
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New Garmin Nuvi
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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 24 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Accelerating Abandoned Down Town Rebuilding in America
Author : Lance Winslow
One thing is certain if you look at the illegal immigration and undocumented worker problems in America there is a bright side. Indeed, that is that we must be doing something right, otherwise everyone would not be coming here in the first place to either live or work. Additionally is speaks also to our economy as unemployment is so low many businesses scramble to get more labor anyway they can.Without judging that issue, let's just say it is a tribute to all we are and all we have built that people are coming here in the first place you see my point? Now then, I would like to make another observation of sorts and that is that many of America's downtown districts are run down and in a state of disrepair.Many cities have given up as businesses have moved out, fewer jobs, less tax revenue to keep up city services and thus we have some crime and drug issues that we must address. We must take note of this now, as the economy is strong and robust and rebuild our inner cities and small town downtown areas while we have the funding available and the businesses looking to expand more outlets and grow their businesses. Now then here is a quick thought for you today in my;Accelerating Abandoned Down Town Rebuilding in America PlanLet us allow some of the illegal aliens to accelerate their path to citizenship by helping us rebuild our downtowns and then maybe they will consider who this is done and pass the word on and the know how for those back home in their nations so they can rebuild their towns too.We would be doing everyone a favor and also as local volunteers joined; undocumented workers in a common cause they would indeed feel some camaraderie after doing so and it would help blend cultures and dismiss some of the unhealthy racial issues which unfortunately are there whether we address them or not. Just because everyone is PC does not mean their thoughts are as genuine, after all they are humans you know. And humans have always been able to unite in a common cause. So, consider this in 2006.Lance Winslow
Category : News-and-Society:Economics
One thing is certain if you look at the illegal immigration and undocumented worker problems in America there is a bright side. Indeed, that is that we must be doing something right, otherwise everyone would not be coming here in the first place to either live or work. Additionally is speaks also to our economy as unemployment is so low many businesses scramble to get more labor anyway they can.Without judging that issue, let's just say it is a tribute to all we are and all we have built that people are coming here in the first place you see my point? Now then, I would like to make another observation of sorts and that is that many of America's downtown districts are run down and in a state of disrepair.Many cities have given up as businesses have moved out, fewer jobs, less tax revenue to keep up city services and thus we have some crime and drug issues that we must address. We must take note of this now, as the economy is strong and robust and rebuild our inner cities and small town downtown areas while we have the funding available and the businesses looking to expand more outlets and grow their businesses. Now then here is a quick thought for you today in my;Accelerating Abandoned Down Town Rebuilding in America PlanLet us allow some of the illegal aliens to accelerate their path to citizenship by helping us rebuild our downtowns and then maybe they will consider who this is done and pass the word on and the know how for those back home in their nations so they can rebuild their towns too.We would be doing everyone a favor and also as local volunteers joined; undocumented workers in a common cause they would indeed feel some camaraderie after doing so and it would help blend cultures and dismiss some of the unhealthy racial issues which unfortunately are there whether we address them or not. Just because everyone is PC does not mean their thoughts are as genuine, after all they are humans you know. And humans have always been able to unite in a common cause. So, consider this in 2006.Lance Winslow
Category : News-and-Society:Economics
Why is it Hard to Quit Smoking
Author : Adam Waxler
Copyright 2006 Adam Waxler
Tobacco is responsible for the death of 1 in 10 adults all over
the world, which translates to around 5 million deaths every
year. The disease mainly strikes the cardiovascular system,
resulting to heart attack, respiratory tract diseases, and even
cancer.
Regardless of the risks of smoking cigarettes, to quit smoking
is not an easy task, yet it is possible.
Why is it hard to quit smoking?
Foremost, this is because most smokers become addicted to the
nicotine contained in tobacco products. Nicotine has a deadly
addictive power. When a person smokes a cigarette, nicotine
particles find their way to the lungs through inhalation. From
there, nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream just like the
oxygen people breathe. It travels with the blood to the brain
where it locks onto certain receptor areas. Dopamine is then
released into the brain. This is the chemical that makes the
smoker feel a euphoric sensation. Smokers find it difficult to
quit smoking because they come to be dependent on this good
feeling. And, this leads to dependence - addiction.
A person who attempts to quit smoking may experience withdrawal
symptoms. Topping the bill of withdrawal symptoms is depression.
With the absence of the chemical that produces the relaxing
feeling, the brain becomes distressed without it. Other
withdrawal symptoms from smoking include: Headaches dizziness,
and nausea Shakes, chills Cough, dry throat nasal drip Hunger,
fatigue Constipation, gas or stomach pain Insomnia
Not knowing what to do with their hands is another common
complaint among people trying to quit smoking. Once people get
hooked, smoking becomes a big part of their lives. They seem to
actually enjoy holding onto a cigarette. And, after a long
period of lighting up, it becomes a routine. As a fact, humans
are creatures of habit. By some force of habit, smokers find
themselves reaching for a cigarette and lighting it up
automatically without thinking about it.
Certain "triggers" in the environment may also make it difficult
to quit smoking. Little things may turn on a smoker's need for a
cigarette. These may be feelings, places, and moods. Even the
things done routinely may trigger this craving for a smoke.
For those who have been smoking for quite a while already, they
may not realize it but they form some emotional attachment to
cigarettes. They find the cigarette calming and comforting
during those stressful times. Cigarette smoking somehow becomes
an extension of their social life, particularly when they are
emotionally at the highest or lowest. Giving the smoker a
feeling that to quit smoking would seem like giving up a trusted
friend.
These are only some of the major reasons why it is hard to quit
smoking. But there are also several strategies and quitting
techniques that may aid smokers to finally give up on the habit.
Quitting smoking all begins with one's intention to stop. They
must have the will power to overcome the craving for nicotine.
There are also a lot of quit smoking products in the market.
These may also be worth trying. Support groups have proved to be
very helpful, too.
Those who smoke cigarettes must understand that to quit smoking
may take more than one attempt. They must also try several
methods before they can finally succeed. Smoking is a stubborn
habit because it is closely tied to the acts in the course of
people's everyday lives. Even so, with determination, will
power, and a strategy, anyone can quit smoking.
Category : Poetry
วันพุธที่ 23 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Researching the Market in the Infosphere
Author : V. Andonov
Marketing is the term given to all the different activities intended to make and attract a profitable demand for a product. This involves: identifying consumer needs and wishes in order to develop the product, setting the price, deciding on the place to sell the product and deciding on how best to promote the product. These four factors are often referred to the marketing mix.The product advertising on other hand is an important part of the marketing mix. Its aim is to increase sales by making a product or service known to a wider audience, and by emphasising its positive qualities. A company can advertise in a variety of ways, depending on how much it wishes to spend and the size and type of audience it wishes to target. The different media for advertising include television, radio, newspapers, magazines, the Internet and direct mail. The direct mail marketing involves sending publicity material to people directly by mail.The rest of this article is available here: Researching the market in the Infosphere. The author - Katya Tsvetkova, is a publisher in Economics and politics.
Category : General Business: Markets
How to Buy to Let
Author : Jennifer Tweed
Find out everything you need to know about buy to let. Learn what to buy, where to buy and what not to buy. All this information about buy to let won’t cost you a penny.buying• If the area is full of buy to let property investors the supply of property to let might outweigh tenant demand and create pressure to reduce rents.• Consider established areas with good communications links• Research tenant demand as your highest priority. Find a letting agent to discuss this.• Consider ongoing costs, e.g. maintenance, service charges etc.• Be prepared to buy tired investment properties and refurbish them.• Build a team of reliable tradesmen so that you can react quickly.• Find a good buy to let mortgage provider. Finding the correct buy to let mortgage is crucial to your success when you are buying and selling investment property.To Buy or Not to Buy an investment property for sale?• As soon as you find a property you would like to buy, run a To Let advert in the local press. If the phone rings a lot buy it. If not walk away.• A variation on the theme would be to run a display advert “Seeking long term tenants†I am a portfolio landlord. You find your perfect property and I will consider buying it and letting it back to youâ€Demand and professional guidanceFind a letting agent and discuss the demand for properties in the areas you are interested in. They should also be able to indicate the level of rent you could expect to achieve and what type of tenancy is more suitable for the property and area.University LettingsTalk to Student letting officers â€" build rapport so they promote your property above others. They too can give you good advice on demand, i.e. where, why, how much etc.Buying Privately* With more and more people turning to the internet to source suitable investment property for sale and for sellers looking to save on selling agent fees, more people are having the opportunity to buy and sell privately. The main difference being that you will liaise directly with the seller of the property. This may be via email or telephone. Viewings will be arranged directly between the buyer and seller and the negotiations regarding the price will be dealt with directly between the buyer and seller. However, you will still need to both appoint a solicitor to act on your behalves.Buy to Let MortgagesFinding the right buy to let mortgage is crucial to your success as a property investor. Unlike other forms of property investment, a lot of the capital you invest into a buy to let investment property is likely to be borrowed. Over the last few years, the buy to let mortgage market has boomed, with more and more lenders bringing out products making borrowing money to invest in this way even simpler than before. There are a number of different buy to let mortgage products available from fixed rates, discounted variable rates, base rate trackers to name a few. It is worth remembering that different products may be suitable for different investment properties.However it is very important that you get the correct guidance with your finance. Questions that are worth considering when finding a suitable buy to let mortgage:1. Do they have access to lots of different buy to let products in the market place?2. Do they have the ability to create a long term investment property strategy for you?3. Are they able to secure exclusive buy to let products?4. Are they able to arrange buy to let mortgages within 10 working days?Most lenders will offer a maximum loan of 85% requiring you to fund at least a 15% deposit. The buy to let mortgage industry is very competitive with new products being launched on a very regular basis.Some brokers may charge a brokerage fee up to 2% to arrange the buy to let finance for you but don’t let this put you off because if they do have the ability to secure exclusive buy to let products for you, it could be very beneficial to your cashflow as a landlord. Plus, if they are able to reach formal mortgage offer stage in a very short space of time, this could result in you being able to secure investment property at very competitive prices if you have the ability to tell the vendor that you can have the deal completed within a matter of a few weeks. Find out more about buy to let mortgages, landlord inventories, tenancy agreements, landlord insurance, landlord tax, furnishing your buy to let and credit checking your tenants
and see how you can start your investment property portfolio.There are a few simple steps to remember:• Make sure you have done your research• Source a good buy to let mortgage provider and make sure that your own personal credit file is clean.• If you are unsure, then you can request a copy of your personal credit file on a number of different websites which allow you to download a copy instantly.• Once you have agreed an offer for the buy to let investment property for sale with the vendor, you will need to appoint a solicitor and exchange solicitor details with each other.• At this point your respective solicitors will then begin the necessary legal work on your behalves to arrange the legal ownership of the investment property to transfer to the new investor.• Contact your buy to let mortgage provider and confirm the purchase price and loan amounts required.• A surveyor will then need to visit the investment property for sale to carry out a valuation of the property and a rental assessment. Some buy to let mortgage brokers can arrange this on your behalf. Other buy to let mortgage companies will advise you when this will take place. However, it is worth bearing in mind that if a buy to let mortgage provider is a fully packaging company then they may be able to reduce the timescales that it takes for your formal buy to let mortgage offer to be issued.• Whilst waiting for the valuation report on the investment property for sale to be returned, use this time to complete all the legal paperwork that your solicitor will forward to you for completion and the application forms which will be forwarded to you from your buy to let mortgage provider.• If the valuation report comes back and is satisfactory, you should then receive your buy to let mortgage offer shortly afterwards. On occasions, you may be requested to obtain specialist reports which may include a structural engineers report, damp and timber report and coal mining report.• A copy of the buy to let mortgage offer should go directly to you and your solicitor.• Your solicitors will then liaise with each other regarding suitable exchange and completion dates and will arrange to do the necessary completion paperwork for you on your new buy to let property.Buy to Let Insurance• Insuring your buy to let property is just as important as insuring your own home. As a landlord you have certain liabilities so make sure you get the necessary cover that your investment property needs. There are a number of different options available depending on the type of investment property you have for example if it is an apartment, block of flats, commercial property etc. But do shop around to make sure you secure the best buy to let insurance product.Preparing to let the investment property yourself?• This is an investment and cashflow is the key factor. Stick to neutral colours that will go with anything. For example, a red sofa might not match a green carpet, however, all colours look good on beige.• Carpets - light beige looks great when clean. Light colours make room look lighter, brighter and bigger. They also encourage cleanliness and are easy to justify cleaning when a tenant vacates. Look for felt backed bleach cleanable carpets which do not require underlay. Replace carpets every 3-5 years, clean every tenant change and debit from damage deposit.• Check with the local letting agent whether there is more demand for furnished or unfurnished property in the area.Join your local Landlords association• This is the easiest way to keep up with legislation and to obtain advice on getting your paperwork right.• Other landlords in your area will be keen to share good and bad experiences. Learn from their experiences rather than making your own mistakes.Tenant Application form• Obtain full details including names, addresses and contact numbers of referees and emergency contacts. Also obtain previous addresses, NI numbers, employer details and proof of earnings. This makes life easier if you ever need to track down an absconding tenant.• If possible, fill in an application form at the prospective tenants home. This will at the same time allow you to see how they look after it.Credit Check your Tenant• It is now possible to credit check your tenants on-line. Just because they are of smart appearance and drive a nice car doesn’t guarantee that your rent will arrive each month. We all know how easy it is to get credit these days so it is important that you have peace of mind that your tenants have the genuine ability to pay.FeesCharge a fee to tenants of around £100 for completion of tenancy agreements, referencing, inventory etc.Deposit-take 5 - 7 weeks rent plus one months rent monthly in advanceTenants often cancel standing orders on the month prior to final payment â€" if this happens you still have some money to cover damagesLandlord InventoryGet prepared. As much as we all like to think we can trust everyone, it is very important that ‘buy to let’ landlords protect their investment property as thoroughly as possible. Having an inventory in place will protect you against unnecessary costs and ensure that you are maximizing your profit at all times. For example; if your teaspoons kept going missing and the curtains kept leaving the poles when the tenants vacated, this could start to add up.
Imagine if you had freshly decorated the buy to let property in a very neutral magnolia colour throughout to discover that your tenants had become creative one day and turned their hand to a bit of decorating to brighten the place up! Not only will this cost you in paint, but could potentially lose you income on rent whilst you are having to leave the investment property empty whilst it is being redecorated. And most importantly how can you prove that the property was that colour or condition in the first place. Its simple. A Comprehensive Landlord Inventory.• Purchase a Landlord Inventory On-line Now - include everything including starting colour, condition of walls, ceilings, doors, fixtures & fittings etc and get it signed so you can prove damages when the tenant vacates. The more detail the better, even include the colour of light switches and door handles and what they are made of. Comments like “carpets have just been professionally cleaned†or “walls are freshly painted†will also help to prevent disputes on checkout.• Ensure that you arrange a check out inspection and make sure the tenant is present â€" get them to sign to agree to any damages and/or required repairs.• Complete utilities meter checks and ensure the incoming/vacating tenant signs to confirm meter readings.• Inform the utilities companies and local authorities in writing of incoming/outgoing tenants and any applicable meter readingsTenancy AgreementYou will need to purchase a tenancy agreement. This will protect you and your tenants. There are a number of tenancy agreements that can be purchased off the shelf but it is important that you check the tenancy agreement to make sure it is suitable for the type of tenants you have. For example whether it is a family let or a property being let to sharers where they could be joint and several liability. A good solicitor would be able to draw up a suitable agreement and for your own peace of mind, this small investment could be a very worthwhile exercise.Look after your tenants â€" They are a valuable asset to your investment property!!Happy tenants will respect your property and will refer other potential tenants to you.If the above is not cost effective or convenient for you then you should seriously consider employing the services of a property/Lettings manager.Find out more about buy to let and how you can start.Jennifer Tweed is the founder of buytolet4sale.com, one of the UK's first property portals dedicated to all types of investment property for sale and everything you should need for your sale and purchase. Learn more about buy to let.
Category : Games
Find out everything you need to know about buy to let. Learn what to buy, where to buy and what not to buy. All this information about buy to let won’t cost you a penny.buying• If the area is full of buy to let property investors the supply of property to let might outweigh tenant demand and create pressure to reduce rents.• Consider established areas with good communications links• Research tenant demand as your highest priority. Find a letting agent to discuss this.• Consider ongoing costs, e.g. maintenance, service charges etc.• Be prepared to buy tired investment properties and refurbish them.• Build a team of reliable tradesmen so that you can react quickly.• Find a good buy to let mortgage provider. Finding the correct buy to let mortgage is crucial to your success when you are buying and selling investment property.To Buy or Not to Buy an investment property for sale?• As soon as you find a property you would like to buy, run a To Let advert in the local press. If the phone rings a lot buy it. If not walk away.• A variation on the theme would be to run a display advert “Seeking long term tenants†I am a portfolio landlord. You find your perfect property and I will consider buying it and letting it back to youâ€Demand and professional guidanceFind a letting agent and discuss the demand for properties in the areas you are interested in. They should also be able to indicate the level of rent you could expect to achieve and what type of tenancy is more suitable for the property and area.University LettingsTalk to Student letting officers â€" build rapport so they promote your property above others. They too can give you good advice on demand, i.e. where, why, how much etc.Buying Privately* With more and more people turning to the internet to source suitable investment property for sale and for sellers looking to save on selling agent fees, more people are having the opportunity to buy and sell privately. The main difference being that you will liaise directly with the seller of the property. This may be via email or telephone. Viewings will be arranged directly between the buyer and seller and the negotiations regarding the price will be dealt with directly between the buyer and seller. However, you will still need to both appoint a solicitor to act on your behalves.Buy to Let MortgagesFinding the right buy to let mortgage is crucial to your success as a property investor. Unlike other forms of property investment, a lot of the capital you invest into a buy to let investment property is likely to be borrowed. Over the last few years, the buy to let mortgage market has boomed, with more and more lenders bringing out products making borrowing money to invest in this way even simpler than before. There are a number of different buy to let mortgage products available from fixed rates, discounted variable rates, base rate trackers to name a few. It is worth remembering that different products may be suitable for different investment properties.However it is very important that you get the correct guidance with your finance. Questions that are worth considering when finding a suitable buy to let mortgage:1. Do they have access to lots of different buy to let products in the market place?2. Do they have the ability to create a long term investment property strategy for you?3. Are they able to secure exclusive buy to let products?4. Are they able to arrange buy to let mortgages within 10 working days?Most lenders will offer a maximum loan of 85% requiring you to fund at least a 15% deposit. The buy to let mortgage industry is very competitive with new products being launched on a very regular basis.Some brokers may charge a brokerage fee up to 2% to arrange the buy to let finance for you but don’t let this put you off because if they do have the ability to secure exclusive buy to let products for you, it could be very beneficial to your cashflow as a landlord. Plus, if they are able to reach formal mortgage offer stage in a very short space of time, this could result in you being able to secure investment property at very competitive prices if you have the ability to tell the vendor that you can have the deal completed within a matter of a few weeks. Find out more about buy to let mortgages, landlord inventories, tenancy agreements, landlord insurance, landlord tax, furnishing your buy to let and credit checking your tenants
and see how you can start your investment property portfolio.There are a few simple steps to remember:• Make sure you have done your research• Source a good buy to let mortgage provider and make sure that your own personal credit file is clean.• If you are unsure, then you can request a copy of your personal credit file on a number of different websites which allow you to download a copy instantly.• Once you have agreed an offer for the buy to let investment property for sale with the vendor, you will need to appoint a solicitor and exchange solicitor details with each other.• At this point your respective solicitors will then begin the necessary legal work on your behalves to arrange the legal ownership of the investment property to transfer to the new investor.• Contact your buy to let mortgage provider and confirm the purchase price and loan amounts required.• A surveyor will then need to visit the investment property for sale to carry out a valuation of the property and a rental assessment. Some buy to let mortgage brokers can arrange this on your behalf. Other buy to let mortgage companies will advise you when this will take place. However, it is worth bearing in mind that if a buy to let mortgage provider is a fully packaging company then they may be able to reduce the timescales that it takes for your formal buy to let mortgage offer to be issued.• Whilst waiting for the valuation report on the investment property for sale to be returned, use this time to complete all the legal paperwork that your solicitor will forward to you for completion and the application forms which will be forwarded to you from your buy to let mortgage provider.• If the valuation report comes back and is satisfactory, you should then receive your buy to let mortgage offer shortly afterwards. On occasions, you may be requested to obtain specialist reports which may include a structural engineers report, damp and timber report and coal mining report.• A copy of the buy to let mortgage offer should go directly to you and your solicitor.• Your solicitors will then liaise with each other regarding suitable exchange and completion dates and will arrange to do the necessary completion paperwork for you on your new buy to let property.Buy to Let Insurance• Insuring your buy to let property is just as important as insuring your own home. As a landlord you have certain liabilities so make sure you get the necessary cover that your investment property needs. There are a number of different options available depending on the type of investment property you have for example if it is an apartment, block of flats, commercial property etc. But do shop around to make sure you secure the best buy to let insurance product.Preparing to let the investment property yourself?• This is an investment and cashflow is the key factor. Stick to neutral colours that will go with anything. For example, a red sofa might not match a green carpet, however, all colours look good on beige.• Carpets - light beige looks great when clean. Light colours make room look lighter, brighter and bigger. They also encourage cleanliness and are easy to justify cleaning when a tenant vacates. Look for felt backed bleach cleanable carpets which do not require underlay. Replace carpets every 3-5 years, clean every tenant change and debit from damage deposit.• Check with the local letting agent whether there is more demand for furnished or unfurnished property in the area.Join your local Landlords association• This is the easiest way to keep up with legislation and to obtain advice on getting your paperwork right.• Other landlords in your area will be keen to share good and bad experiences. Learn from their experiences rather than making your own mistakes.Tenant Application form• Obtain full details including names, addresses and contact numbers of referees and emergency contacts. Also obtain previous addresses, NI numbers, employer details and proof of earnings. This makes life easier if you ever need to track down an absconding tenant.• If possible, fill in an application form at the prospective tenants home. This will at the same time allow you to see how they look after it.Credit Check your Tenant• It is now possible to credit check your tenants on-line. Just because they are of smart appearance and drive a nice car doesn’t guarantee that your rent will arrive each month. We all know how easy it is to get credit these days so it is important that you have peace of mind that your tenants have the genuine ability to pay.FeesCharge a fee to tenants of around £100 for completion of tenancy agreements, referencing, inventory etc.Deposit-take 5 - 7 weeks rent plus one months rent monthly in advanceTenants often cancel standing orders on the month prior to final payment â€" if this happens you still have some money to cover damagesLandlord InventoryGet prepared. As much as we all like to think we can trust everyone, it is very important that ‘buy to let’ landlords protect their investment property as thoroughly as possible. Having an inventory in place will protect you against unnecessary costs and ensure that you are maximizing your profit at all times. For example; if your teaspoons kept going missing and the curtains kept leaving the poles when the tenants vacated, this could start to add up.
Imagine if you had freshly decorated the buy to let property in a very neutral magnolia colour throughout to discover that your tenants had become creative one day and turned their hand to a bit of decorating to brighten the place up! Not only will this cost you in paint, but could potentially lose you income on rent whilst you are having to leave the investment property empty whilst it is being redecorated. And most importantly how can you prove that the property was that colour or condition in the first place. Its simple. A Comprehensive Landlord Inventory.• Purchase a Landlord Inventory On-line Now - include everything including starting colour, condition of walls, ceilings, doors, fixtures & fittings etc and get it signed so you can prove damages when the tenant vacates. The more detail the better, even include the colour of light switches and door handles and what they are made of. Comments like “carpets have just been professionally cleaned†or “walls are freshly painted†will also help to prevent disputes on checkout.• Ensure that you arrange a check out inspection and make sure the tenant is present â€" get them to sign to agree to any damages and/or required repairs.• Complete utilities meter checks and ensure the incoming/vacating tenant signs to confirm meter readings.• Inform the utilities companies and local authorities in writing of incoming/outgoing tenants and any applicable meter readingsTenancy AgreementYou will need to purchase a tenancy agreement. This will protect you and your tenants. There are a number of tenancy agreements that can be purchased off the shelf but it is important that you check the tenancy agreement to make sure it is suitable for the type of tenants you have. For example whether it is a family let or a property being let to sharers where they could be joint and several liability. A good solicitor would be able to draw up a suitable agreement and for your own peace of mind, this small investment could be a very worthwhile exercise.Look after your tenants â€" They are a valuable asset to your investment property!!Happy tenants will respect your property and will refer other potential tenants to you.If the above is not cost effective or convenient for you then you should seriously consider employing the services of a property/Lettings manager.Find out more about buy to let and how you can start.Jennifer Tweed is the founder of buytolet4sale.com, one of the UK's first property portals dedicated to all types of investment property for sale and everything you should need for your sale and purchase. Learn more about buy to let.
Category : Games
วันจันทร์ที่ 21 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Subliminal Persuasion
Author : Steven Gillman
Subliminal persuasion? It is simply influencing people at a level below their conscious recognition. Many people don't even realize they are being influenced by a smile, making even that a subliminal technique. Here are two more subtle methods.Subliminal Persuasion Using InflectionIt is easy to assume that a sentence like "I can't promise you that price." has only one meaning. In reality, though, inflection provides much of the actual meaning. Look at the each of the sentences below, each with a different word emphasized, and followed by the implied meaning.I can't promise you that price. (But maybe someone can.)I CAN'T promise you that price. (There's no way.)I can't PROMISE you that price. (But maybe you'll get it.)I can't promise YOU that price. (But I can promise someone else.)I can't promise you THAT price. (But maybe a good price.)I can't promise you that PRICE. (But I can promise something.)The meaning of our statements is determined by which words we emphasize, and it is a subtle process. If you can't promise him that price, you can tell him "I can't promise you that PRICE," and he may still feel good about the situation, especially if you immediately follow with what you can promise him. You probably know what you want to say. Understanding the subtle and often subliminal power of inflection will mean you actually say it.Subliminal Persuasion Using Their Own WordsRestate what a person has said they want, and then show them how you can give them that. We all need to have some internal consistency, so we don't like to act against what we say. This is why, as long as you have what they need, this technique works well. For an example, we'll suppose you are selling a prospect a vacation.After listening to what they want, you find something that fits their needs, and then say, "If I remember right, you said you wanted a warm beach, under $2,000 for the week, and with nearby nightlife. I think we're in luck. Both of the packages we just looked at fit your criteria, so do you like Cancun or the Bahamas better?"It is tough for someone to say they are not interested when you just found exactly what they said they wanted, and reminded them of their words. They probably won't even notice that you are using their exact words. They'll just feel uncomfortable contradicting what they said, and find it easier to agree. That's subliminal persuasion.Steve Gillman has been hunting down obscure knowledge and useful secrets for years. Learn more subliminal persuasion techniques, and get a free gift at: The Secret Information Site (http://www.TheSecretInformationSite.com)
Category : Business:Negotiation
Subliminal persuasion? It is simply influencing people at a level below their conscious recognition. Many people don't even realize they are being influenced by a smile, making even that a subliminal technique. Here are two more subtle methods.Subliminal Persuasion Using InflectionIt is easy to assume that a sentence like "I can't promise you that price." has only one meaning. In reality, though, inflection provides much of the actual meaning. Look at the each of the sentences below, each with a different word emphasized, and followed by the implied meaning.I can't promise you that price. (But maybe someone can.)I CAN'T promise you that price. (There's no way.)I can't PROMISE you that price. (But maybe you'll get it.)I can't promise YOU that price. (But I can promise someone else.)I can't promise you THAT price. (But maybe a good price.)I can't promise you that PRICE. (But I can promise something.)The meaning of our statements is determined by which words we emphasize, and it is a subtle process. If you can't promise him that price, you can tell him "I can't promise you that PRICE," and he may still feel good about the situation, especially if you immediately follow with what you can promise him. You probably know what you want to say. Understanding the subtle and often subliminal power of inflection will mean you actually say it.Subliminal Persuasion Using Their Own WordsRestate what a person has said they want, and then show them how you can give them that. We all need to have some internal consistency, so we don't like to act against what we say. This is why, as long as you have what they need, this technique works well. For an example, we'll suppose you are selling a prospect a vacation.After listening to what they want, you find something that fits their needs, and then say, "If I remember right, you said you wanted a warm beach, under $2,000 for the week, and with nearby nightlife. I think we're in luck. Both of the packages we just looked at fit your criteria, so do you like Cancun or the Bahamas better?"It is tough for someone to say they are not interested when you just found exactly what they said they wanted, and reminded them of their words. They probably won't even notice that you are using their exact words. They'll just feel uncomfortable contradicting what they said, and find it easier to agree. That's subliminal persuasion.Steve Gillman has been hunting down obscure knowledge and useful secrets for years. Learn more subliminal persuasion techniques, and get a free gift at: The Secret Information Site (http://www.TheSecretInformationSite.com)
Category : Business:Negotiation
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 20 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Love Quiz - Do You Need Intimacy?
Author : C D Mohatta
Intimacy in love means a close relationship that is highly satisfying. To be intimate means that you reveal yourself totally to your partner, hide nothing and feel very comfortable and free. it is like talking to yourself. You become so close and are so sure of your relationship that you talk to your partner as if you are talking to yourself. This kind of relationship has great joy and gives a new meaning to relationships. Now a days relationships are getting confined to physical and emotional needs are not being met. Are you also looking for intimate relationship? Why not quiz yourself about that?Quiz your needs? Do you feel comfortable in an intimate relationship? Do you feel absence of intimate relationship? When you look at pictures of happy and intimate couples, do you feel little envious? Do you wish that you also had an intimate relationship? Or you feel comfortable as you are and don't want any one to come within your personal space. Do you wish to share others pains and pleasures or want to keep away from details and in a boundary? These are the questions that only you can answer. Please quiz yourself about these needs. This quiz will tell you about your deep felt needs and tell you what will satisfy you. Also quiz yourself if what you are thinking will truly give you joy?Quiz your behavior - Quiz yourself about your behavior. If you need an intimate relationship then ask- why it is not developing? Quiz yourself about your choice of partner. Quiz yourself about your relationship with him/her and find out if that is responsible for not developing intimacy. Quiz your partner's mind about his/her opinion. Quiz yourself about how to develop intimacy. Begin with small steps and watch the results. If you are happy with the initial results, please go deeper in the relationship and enjoy life. Writing for romantic greeting cards, screensavers and desktop wallpapers is the hobby of CD Mohatta. You can download romantic screensavers and also solve fun quizzes on love & dating.
Category : General Other
Leases And Tenants - The Spooky Tenant
Author : Mark Walters
You, Mr. Landlord are pleased to find qualified tenants for your rental house. The man and woman sign a
one-year lease on Tuesday.On Thursday the male tenant contacts you and says
they have changed their minds because his girlfriend
thinks she sees "dead people" in the bathroom.He expects you to cancel the lease!What do you do, hire an exorcist?No, you smile and softly explain... "Listen Bub, that
was a legal contract you signed. It binds both
of us to everything printed on those sheets of
paper.... the laws says so, that's who!And that's true... both parties must agree to break
a legal contract... it can't be done unilaterally
(usually). In this case the contract is the well
prepared, solid gold lease.Is your reluctant tenant on the hook for an entire
year's worth of monthly lease payments?It brings a tear to the eye of we hard boiled
landlords... but he probably is not obligated to
pay rent for the entire year.Courts have ruled that the landlord has to make
a good-faith effort to find a new
tenant for the unit as soon as possible.As soon as one is found the original crybaby is
released from the contract.The cost of renting to the new tenant can be deducted
from the security deposit you collected from
Mr. Crybaby. That includes advertising and a copy of
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas you give him as a
go-away gift.About The Author -Mark Walters is a real estate investor and author. His published works can be found at his web site...
http://www.CashFlowInstitute.com
Category : Hardware
You, Mr. Landlord are pleased to find qualified tenants for your rental house. The man and woman sign a
one-year lease on Tuesday.On Thursday the male tenant contacts you and says
they have changed their minds because his girlfriend
thinks she sees "dead people" in the bathroom.He expects you to cancel the lease!What do you do, hire an exorcist?No, you smile and softly explain... "Listen Bub, that
was a legal contract you signed. It binds both
of us to everything printed on those sheets of
paper.... the laws says so, that's who!And that's true... both parties must agree to break
a legal contract... it can't be done unilaterally
(usually). In this case the contract is the well
prepared, solid gold lease.Is your reluctant tenant on the hook for an entire
year's worth of monthly lease payments?It brings a tear to the eye of we hard boiled
landlords... but he probably is not obligated to
pay rent for the entire year.Courts have ruled that the landlord has to make
a good-faith effort to find a new
tenant for the unit as soon as possible.As soon as one is found the original crybaby is
released from the contract.The cost of renting to the new tenant can be deducted
from the security deposit you collected from
Mr. Crybaby. That includes advertising and a copy of
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas you give him as a
go-away gift.About The Author -Mark Walters is a real estate investor and author. His published works can be found at his web site...
http://www.CashFlowInstitute.com
Category : Hardware
วันเสาร์ที่ 19 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Contract Management Enterprise Software
Author : Ross Bainbridge
Contract management enterprise software is designed to enhance effective contracting processes. They are particularly useful for companies, which could be termed contract-intensive enterprises. Companies the world over has been able to reduce procurement spending and improve their sales graph using this software system. Yet another advantage of using contract management enterprise software is that they enhance supplier compliance. These robust systems have been the driving force behind the phenomenal growth of some of the fortune companies.Contract management enterprise software is designed to manage every aspect of contractual relationships. Their solution spans every key process, from managing sales to proposal creation and contract renewal. You need not worry about forgetting dates for contract renewal. Your contract management enterprise software will do it for you. Most of the leading brands of contract management enterprise software are easily integrated with your good old MS Office, fax, and online applications. This enables you to manage processes more efficiently and importantly and saves you precious time which could be utilized to generate more business.Enterprise solutions are basically a one-stop solution for all your contract management processes. They allow companies to improve sales effectiveness. Creating stronger contracts and an effective quote to cash cycle does this. Similarly contract management enterprise software enables you to improve sourcing effectiveness by maintaining supplier compliance, which is a tedious process to manage otherwise.Huge enterprises with multi-branch and multi-level operations are ideally placed to benefit from the installation of contract management enterprise software. They offer sophisticated solutions and robust security to meet the demands of multinational companies from a single location.You can get extensive information on enterprise contract management solutions either through online resources or through your vendor. You also need to sit with your team before finalizing a particular vendor. Since the software is going to be used by most of the people in your enterprise, discussing with your team always helps. ASP Contract Management Software provides detailed information on ASP Contract Management Software, Construction Contract Management Software, Contract Management Enterprise Software, Contract Management Services and more. ASP Contract Management Software is affiliated with Business Card Software.
Category : General Computer: Software
Do You Get Emotional?
Author : Jan Tincher
Copyright ? Jan Tincher - All Rights reservedhttp://www.tameyourbrain.comDo you talk too much, laugh too loudly, swear too quickly? Is it an emotion that is unsatisfactory to you?This might be a tough question, but what do you think you are trying to accomplish when you do this?Maybe you are trying to get attention, but you are just going about it in the wrong way. Or you are trying to get the emotion out of you, but you are just going about it in the wrong way. Or you are trying to be a *good guy or gal*, but you are just going about it in the wrong way. These are just some suggestions. I'm sure you can come up with the answer that's right for you.When you have that figured out what you are trying to accomplish, come up with at least five possible expressions of this emotion that you can substitute for the one you're not happy with. Expressions that accomplish what you want, but are easy to do in the right way. What emotion do you want to have? What are five ways you can pick from to express it?EXAMPLE:?Emotion: You are trying to get attention.?Expression you don't like: You talk too much.One of five expressions you can use: You could stand back until you have something really intelligent to say. That would get their attention.It might be tough to come up with five to pick from, but try really hard. One important thing you already know is that the reaction you're having now isn't working for you. When you have five alternatives for what you are trying to accomplish, continue.For each alternative, run a *movie* in your mind where you see yourself feeling the emotion and expressing it in one of those ways.After you've done that, decide which expression(s) will work the best for you. If none of them will accomplish what you want -- to get attention, to get your emotion out, or be the *good guy/gal*, or whatever, then think about it again.What emotion do you want to have? How do you want to express it? Run the movie for each one and see which works for you.Now, go with the alternative(s) you've decided on, and replay the movie. Now is the time to refine your behavior and check to make sure that it will lead to the outcome you want.Now, step into the movie, feel the emotion you want to have, and just imagine as well as you can how it will be to express it in this way the next time you need it.Now, think about a time that might be coming up where you will probably experience that emotion. Imagine being in that situation, feeling the emotion, and expressing it as you want.Do this for other situations that might come up. Make minor adjustments in your behavior, so that you feel right.If you find that there are times when your new form of expression isn't going to work, run through this again, with a different format. Ask yourself these two questions. What emotion do you want to have? How do you want to express it? Run the movie. Keep tweaking the movie until it comes out exactly as you like.Now, you are going to be prepared for the situation, your response/emotion will be appropriate.I hope this helps in your growth. Just keep remembering: You're never as bad as you think you are, and you can be better than you think you are.Just keep going. Life is to be lived, not feared. Also, if you keep thinking the way you are already thinking, you'll stay the way you are. So if you don't want that, start visualizing new and different things happening in your life -- then watch for them to actually happen.Thanks for reading.JanP.S. If you'd like help with your relationships, you'll love having me as a mentor! To find out more about my great ecourse "RelationshipEcourse", click here: http://www.tameyourbrain.com/relationshipEcourse/offer.php~~~~~~~~~Copyright 2006, Jan Tincher, All Rights Reserved WorldwideDISCLAIMER: Jan Tincher and/or *Tame Your Brain!* do not guarantee or warrant that the techniques and strategies portrayed will work for everyone. The techniques and strategies are general in nature and may not apply to everyone. The techniques and strategies are not intended to substitute for obtaining medical advice from the medical profession. Always consult your own professionals before making any life-changing decisions.~~~~~~~~~Subscribe to "Tame Your Brain!" here. When you do, you'll receive FREE "Do Butterflies Land On Your Shoulder?" -- a fantastic article on how to find peace. Click here to subscribe to Tame Your Brain! ==>Publishers, you are welcome to reprint this article in its entirety provided you retain the above resource box and include this notice, plus notify us of the day(s) you will be running it. Jan Tincher, Master Neuro-Linguistic Programmer and nationally recognized expert in Hypnotherapy & Neuro-Linguistic Programming, teaches strategies and techniques that help people live better, happier lives, She studied under Richard Bandler and best-selling author, Anthony Robbins, and has had a successful practice for over 13 years. She has written hundreds of articles that show people how to work successfully with relationships, stress, weight, success, growing older, depression, fear, health, and much more. She is an award winning author, and you can read many of her articles at http://www.tameyourbrain.com/articles.htm . You can read what people say about her at http://www.tameyourbrain.com/testimonials.htm
Category : General Self Help
Jumeirah Group receives prestigious Dubai Human Development Award 2006
Author : PR Sending
span class="view_date">March 16th, 2007eives prestigious Dubai Human Development Awardumeirah Group, the dynamic and fast growing Dubaibased luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has received the esteemed Dubai Human Development Award 2006 for its successful Emiratisation programme and ongoing commitment to the recruitment and development of UAE Nationals.The Dubai Human Development Award (DHDA) is presented annually by the Department of Economic Development to companies in two categories and spans the seven economic sectors; financial services, trading, construction, tourism, professional, services and manufacturing. The DHDA commends those private sector companies that play a crucial role in the recruitment and development of UAE Nationals.Emiratisation is a long term commitment and investment, and as one of the leading local employers in the tourism and hospitality sector, we have an important responsibility to pro-actively encourage and support the development of UAE Nationals. Receiving the Dubai Human Development Award is an honour and reflection of our commitment to providing the utmost in quality in all that we do atJumeirah, said Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group. He added: It is a top priority for us to attract, recruit, develop and retain the highest qualified and skilled UAE Nationals as the leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry of tomorrow. Winning this accolade provides further inspiration for us in Jumeirah Group in our journey to excellence.Jumeirah Group currently employs over 300 UAE Nationals in a wide variety of positions and departments across its portfolio of resorts and hotels in Dubai. UAE nationals make up the concierge staff, guest services, front office, information technology, training & development, sales, marketing, human resources and technical services.Al Manarah, the Groups dedicated and comprehensive training and development framework, includes a range of programmes designed to give UAE Nationals assistance in integrating into the Jumeirah culture and the hospitality and tourism industry. It includes training for new entry-level colleagues (Al Tawteen and Al Masar) as well as fast-tracking programmes for potential middle and senior candidates encompassing academic scholarships and management trainee programmes. In addition to the training and development modules, the Al Manarah programme also features an ongoing mentoring and coaching component.Besides the Groups own initiatives and dedicated Emiratisation strategy, Jumeirah Group is also a founding member of the Emiratization Task Force for Tourism through the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in association with Tanmia. The Hospitality Maharat Programme, one of the taskforce initiatives, is designed to provide training and employment opportunities for UAE Nationals and this programme is fully embraced and integrated within theEmiratisation programme at Jumeirah. In addition, Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group, represents the Hospitality Sector in the Emirates National Development Programme (ENDP).Mike Newnham, Chief Human Resources Officer for Jumeirah Group commented:The development of UAE Nationals within the private sector is of critical importance to the economic growth of the country and hospitality and tourism is one of they key growth industries offering many career opportunities for UAE Nationals. He added: We are proud of what we have achieved so far and are looking forward to the time when we are able to appoint our first Emirati General Manager.-end-About Jumeirah Group:Jumeirah properties are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous international travel and tourism awards. The fast growing Dubai based luxury international hospitality group encompasses the world renowned Burj Al Arab, the worlds most luxurious hotel, the multi-award winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London and the Jumeirah Essex House Hotel in New York.The groups activities are however, not restricted to hotel and resort management. The Jumeirah Group portfolio also includes Wild Wadi, regarded as one of the premier water parks outside of North America and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the regions only third level academic institution specializing in the hospitality and tourism sectors.Building on this success, Jumeirah Group became a member of Dubai Holding in 2004, a collection of leading Dubai based businesses and projects, in a step that aims to initiate a new phase of growth and development for the group. Jumeirahs ambitious expansion plans to grow its portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide to 40 by the end of 2009 are well underway with projects currently under development in Dubai, Aqaba, Doha, Phuket, Shanghai and London. For further information please contact:Jumeirah Group Corporate CommunicationsAnne Bleeker Director of Public Relations & align="right">
The Art of Selecting Quality Fine Art And Framed Reproduction Art For Your Home
Author : le Perdu
Artistic Answers For Your Biggest Design Dilemmas.Many consumers are in the process of buying a new home or remodeling and redecorating their existing home. Much time is spent choosing new flooring, window treatments and furniture. After these essentials are completed, carefully chosen artwork can add the finishing touches to your home and can also solve a variety of decorating difficulties. With every space comes a special set of design challenges as some rooms feel small and cramped, while others seem large and uninviting. To correct this you will want to choose artwork that will complement your d?cor and bring out the true beauty of your most important investment; by using framed paintings or prints, you can add balance to any problematic room. You may also want to consider using a professional art consultant when looking for just the right artwork as with today?s technology, a good art consultant can save you time and money by offering a broad selection of both art and custom framing options. Many art consultants have databases that contain tens of thousands of works of art that can be queried by size, color, style, price and many other parameters. Armed with a laptop and this software, art consultants such as Sara Beth Wiley with Dallas based Quality Art House can, in the comfort of your home, help you find and frame just the right piece of art for your dream home. Wiley poses the question ?Why spend countless hours driving all over town searching for the right work of art? Today, over a cup of coffee, in the comfort of my clients home, we can view 175,000 works of art on my laptop.? Powerful idea indeed.Here are five helpful tips to consider when selecting artwork for your home. Scaling Down A Large Room Vaulted ceilings and large open rooms are highly coveted features when buying a new home. However, deciding what to do with these areas can be quite a challenge. If you find yourself surrounded by an endless tundra of white walls, try hanging a series of paintings or art reproductions together. Clustering several works together will fill the most amount of space and create visual interest in the room. Think of the arrangement as one big picture!Add Height To A Room If you have a room with a low ceiling, try hanging a piece of art with strong vertical lines. This will add visual height to the space by drawing the eye upward. Look for pieces featuring trees, buildings, columns and stairways.Broaden A Narrow Room Adding a gorgeous, custom framed mirror is a great way to make a narrow room feel more open and spacious. A large-scale mirror can dramatically enlarge a room, making it appear nearly double in size. A smaller mirror positioned opposite a window will help bring the outdoors inside and give the illusion of a second window. Wherever you decide to hang the mirror, it is important that it reflect something pleasing to the eye.Open Up A Windowless RoomA room without a window or light source can make a space feel much smaller than it actually is. Fortunately, there are many types of artwork that can create a visual escape from such confining areas. Bring a breath of fresh air into a room by adding a picture of a window, doorway or walkway that leads to a beautiful landscape. Brighten up a space with panoramic motifs featuring mountain ranges, open fields or sunny skies.Expand A Small Room A common design worry is how to open up a small space. You can?t always knock down walls, but you can create the illusion of space by using a few designer secrets. One way to expand a small room is to hang a large landscape with a faraway horizon. This will draw the eye into the picture providing a sense of depth, while creating a visual effect that paint alone cannot accomplish.The right artwork can dramatically change the way a home or room looks and feels and can accomplish on most budgets. Visit Wiley?s art collection on the web at http://www.QualityArtHouse.com le Perdu is a contributing author on www.Quampha.com, a growing site dedicated to random reading, obscure articles and some rather out there opinions. We dare to be different, and we are always looking for articles and authors.
Category : Home Decoration
วันศุกร์ที่ 11 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
The Drive By Fishing Report
Author : A.J. Klott
For the average fishermen, the urge to go fishing is usually proceeded by the time honored ritual of checking out THE FISHING REPORT.Most rivers and lakes in traditional "fish bearing" areas, appear to have some sort of guru who compiles daily catch and success rates of the men and women who toil the waters casting and trolling for fish.In most cases it is a local newspaper columnist OR river guide turned columnist who reports or gathers the information we all crave before investing our precious time into fishy endeavors.In some cases, on line fishing reports can be useful but then we all know how reliable the internet is for accurate information.Oh yeah--I write columns on the internet. So, I take it back. The internet is a wonderful source of information, take everything you read as gospel.Now back to our regularly scheduled program......Several calls or e-mails to and from guides and respected fishermen allow for a fairly accurate assessment of water conditions and "bite" of the fish.Bait of choice and actual fish count numbers also help us to make decisions as to where and how we chase after our prey.We open our outdoor section in our local daily, and read the report like a want ad, expecting to see a report that says: "Hey A.J.--Yeah you--- grab your rod head out to the old military bridge, walk up to the first riffle upstream and cast to the inside pocket. There are thirteen steelhead sitting there waiting for about a half ounce of roe, spit some tobacco juice on it for luck and be sure to use about a half ounce of weight,let it sink to the bottom and bounce it lightly. You will feel a slight pause and heavy feeling on your eight pound test--that's a fish dummy --so lift your rod and start yelling like a little boy."Of course, what we really get is:Fishing is really picking up in the middle stretches of the river, with many catches being reported on roe,flies,worms,plugs,herring,small dogs and lures. Some fishermen are occasionaly picking up fish by side drifting bait while others are having some success back bouncing or picking off a few fish from the banks.The numbers of fish are generally good and guides are finding pockets of fish scattered throughout the river....For the most part, you can cut and paste that report and use that as your fishing report for any river.Except for the small dog part.That is the problem with fishing reports. They are useless.By the time you get the information, everything can change. Fishing conditions can change hourly, daily,and even by the minute, so--- to go armed with yesterdays news is just waste of time. Just ask anybody who has ever gone to a place with old information and came away with that "I should have been here yesterday" feeling.For my inspiration to head off to the river, I need only get my fishing reports from the "drive by fishing report"???Let me explain.I was tooling along the boardwalk of the main drag in my hometown of Jacksonville Oregon the other day,minding my own business deep in thought of some silly idle brain cell expulsion of energy. When a voice rang out," did you hear about my fish?"Outside of the fact, that I was not sure if God had finally answered my prayers and decided to personally have a conversation with me, I knew somebody was trying to get my attention. I looked around and there hanging out the window of his pick up truck was Jerry.Relieved that I wasn't going to have to grow a long beard and wander the desert while carrying stone tablets, I heard Jerry holler at me again."Did I tell you about the fish I caught the other day?"The fact that he asked me a second time, and was willing to slow the traffic behind him to give me some up to the minute report on fishing told me this might be big news."I caught a twenty-four and a half pound steelhead up on the North Umpqua."I replied in a fashion that certainly would disqualify me from any future Mosaic job openings,and of course asked him--when?"This past weekend."I repeated my "first impressions" of HIS luck, and then traffic pushed him along and he was out of there.Now that is my idea of a fishing report.I knew it was accurate, because he added the half pound in his report. I had the location, and I had the approximate time.It was short and to the point. And for those of you that are unfamiliar with southern Oregon steelhead-- that is a huge fish.At that point I had just received all the inspiration and information one could possibly need to go fishing.In other words, as long as fish are present there is always the chance that I may be the lucky person to be on the other end of that battle with an incredible fish like that.Isn't that what it's all about?So if you need to check out the fishing report before heading out for a day or week of fishing-so be it. But really, if you have the basic knowledge of knowing where, and how to catch the fish that are present in the lake or river system. Just go. You can't catch 'em until you get your line in the water.And who knows, maybe it will be you giving the daily "drive by fishing report" in your town.....A.J. Klott
Author, writer of fishing humor,and "fly tack" peddler.A.J. writes about the people,characters and modern day events that surround the fishing world. His first book is due out in December of 2005.
If you need a laugh or a fun gift, visit his website at:
http://www.twoguyswithflys.com
Category : Recreation-and-Sports:Fishing
For the average fishermen, the urge to go fishing is usually proceeded by the time honored ritual of checking out THE FISHING REPORT.Most rivers and lakes in traditional "fish bearing" areas, appear to have some sort of guru who compiles daily catch and success rates of the men and women who toil the waters casting and trolling for fish.In most cases it is a local newspaper columnist OR river guide turned columnist who reports or gathers the information we all crave before investing our precious time into fishy endeavors.In some cases, on line fishing reports can be useful but then we all know how reliable the internet is for accurate information.Oh yeah--I write columns on the internet. So, I take it back. The internet is a wonderful source of information, take everything you read as gospel.Now back to our regularly scheduled program......Several calls or e-mails to and from guides and respected fishermen allow for a fairly accurate assessment of water conditions and "bite" of the fish.Bait of choice and actual fish count numbers also help us to make decisions as to where and how we chase after our prey.We open our outdoor section in our local daily, and read the report like a want ad, expecting to see a report that says: "Hey A.J.--Yeah you--- grab your rod head out to the old military bridge, walk up to the first riffle upstream and cast to the inside pocket. There are thirteen steelhead sitting there waiting for about a half ounce of roe, spit some tobacco juice on it for luck and be sure to use about a half ounce of weight,let it sink to the bottom and bounce it lightly. You will feel a slight pause and heavy feeling on your eight pound test--that's a fish dummy --so lift your rod and start yelling like a little boy."Of course, what we really get is:Fishing is really picking up in the middle stretches of the river, with many catches being reported on roe,flies,worms,plugs,herring,small dogs and lures. Some fishermen are occasionaly picking up fish by side drifting bait while others are having some success back bouncing or picking off a few fish from the banks.The numbers of fish are generally good and guides are finding pockets of fish scattered throughout the river....For the most part, you can cut and paste that report and use that as your fishing report for any river.Except for the small dog part.That is the problem with fishing reports. They are useless.By the time you get the information, everything can change. Fishing conditions can change hourly, daily,and even by the minute, so--- to go armed with yesterdays news is just waste of time. Just ask anybody who has ever gone to a place with old information and came away with that "I should have been here yesterday" feeling.For my inspiration to head off to the river, I need only get my fishing reports from the "drive by fishing report"???Let me explain.I was tooling along the boardwalk of the main drag in my hometown of Jacksonville Oregon the other day,minding my own business deep in thought of some silly idle brain cell expulsion of energy. When a voice rang out," did you hear about my fish?"Outside of the fact, that I was not sure if God had finally answered my prayers and decided to personally have a conversation with me, I knew somebody was trying to get my attention. I looked around and there hanging out the window of his pick up truck was Jerry.Relieved that I wasn't going to have to grow a long beard and wander the desert while carrying stone tablets, I heard Jerry holler at me again."Did I tell you about the fish I caught the other day?"The fact that he asked me a second time, and was willing to slow the traffic behind him to give me some up to the minute report on fishing told me this might be big news."I caught a twenty-four and a half pound steelhead up on the North Umpqua."I replied in a fashion that certainly would disqualify me from any future Mosaic job openings,and of course asked him--when?"This past weekend."I repeated my "first impressions" of HIS luck, and then traffic pushed him along and he was out of there.Now that is my idea of a fishing report.I knew it was accurate, because he added the half pound in his report. I had the location, and I had the approximate time.It was short and to the point. And for those of you that are unfamiliar with southern Oregon steelhead-- that is a huge fish.At that point I had just received all the inspiration and information one could possibly need to go fishing.In other words, as long as fish are present there is always the chance that I may be the lucky person to be on the other end of that battle with an incredible fish like that.Isn't that what it's all about?So if you need to check out the fishing report before heading out for a day or week of fishing-so be it. But really, if you have the basic knowledge of knowing where, and how to catch the fish that are present in the lake or river system. Just go. You can't catch 'em until you get your line in the water.And who knows, maybe it will be you giving the daily "drive by fishing report" in your town.....A.J. Klott
Author, writer of fishing humor,and "fly tack" peddler.A.J. writes about the people,characters and modern day events that surround the fishing world. His first book is due out in December of 2005.
If you need a laugh or a fun gift, visit his website at:
http://www.twoguyswithflys.com
Category : Recreation-and-Sports:Fishing
วันพุธที่ 9 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2551
How To Get Your Man To Talk To You
Author : Gil Bryan
Many women feel like their man just doesn't like to communicate to them. This is because they believe that in order for him to be communicating to them; he has to communicate the way they think he should be communicating.A woman may not even realize that her man is, and has been, communicating to her, but she hasn't been hearing him.When men communicate, they do it the way they are primarily made up, and that is logically.When women communicate, they do it the way they are primarily made up, and that is emotionally.And as I have said before, one is not better than the other, they are just different.Since he is logical, he is going to be solution oriented. So, what he is trying to communicate to you must pass through his mind. In other words, he must think it through first. And this process usually takes some time.But if you don't understand this about men, a man's way of communicating may become frustrating to you. Plus, you could end up pushing him to communicate like you do.For example, since you are a talker you want him to be a talker, too. So, since he is not communicating to you like you think he should; by talking, you write him off as being insensitive or uncaring. And you figure that, if he is so insensitive and uncaring to your needs, you are better off either by yourself or with someone else.And, because you did not invest the energy and time to get the right knowledge, you simply jump out of one relationship and into another, only to find yourself in the same predicament again.But before you jump ship try applying these 5 keys to getting your man talking to you:1. Don't ask you're man what he is feeling, ask him what he is thinkingWhen trying to get your man (or any man for that matter) to communicate to you, don't ask him 'what he is feeling'. Instead ask him what he is thinking. Feeling is an emotion that does not compute with him. (Note: I did not say he doesn't have feelings.)It's just when communicating a man must process what you are saying through his mind (his logical side), and you are trying to get him to talk through his feelings or his emotional side. When this happens, a man will most likely clam up, short circuit, and decide to not say anything.Or, he will do like most men do, either he will get angry and walk away or get angry and attack.But it is imperative that you do not come to any conclusion about what he is feeling until you find out what he is thinking.2. Give him the space and time he needs to think his thoughts through.A man needs time to get his thoughts together. This could take a little while or a long while. How long this may take really depends on your man. But a good way for you to give him the space and time he needs to get his thoughts together is to ask him when he thinks it will be a good time for you two to get together and talk.Notice I said, when he thinks'. If your man feels like you are trying to control or push the idea on him, it will cause him to back away from the idea.3. Set a time and dateSet a time and date for the talk'. Setting a time and date is important to a man because it appeals to his logical side. But don't set a time and date too far into the future because anything after a few days, most men will simply forget or put it out of their minds.4. Set boundaries Before the talk' even begins set boundaries which you both agree can't be crossed. For example, start off by agreeing that there will be no yelling, no name calling, and no finger pointing. And, there will be no use of words like never' and always'. In other words, you wouldn't want to say things like, "You never listen to me", "You always wait for me to pick up after you" or "You always do that".5. Write down your questions and concernsIf your man continues to put off the talk' then write down your questions and concerns and ask him to read over them at a time that is convenient to him. This is good because even though he knows the talk' is important to you he also feels comfort in knowing that you are not pushing it on him. Which makes him feel like he is still in control. And also gives him time to process (think about) your concerns as he goes through his day.Plus, as an added bonus, by you writing out your concerns and organizing your thoughts, you are learning different and better ways of communicating.Remember, that is what this is all about, you being in control of you. You can't control other people but you can control you. And the more you learn what it takes to be a better you, the wiser you become. And as your wisdom increases so does your value to the point where you become priceless. The secret of men has been revealed! Why are some women great at finding and keeping a good man while other women are not? Get Gil Bryan’s, "9 Spiritual Laws To Attract And Keep The Man Of Your Dreams!"
Category : General Travel and Leisure
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