2006 Ford mustang retro cruiser

When Ford decided to redesign the Mustang, they opted to incorporate a retro look, much like what was done previously with the Thunderbird. Fortunately, Ford didn’t look at the ghastly Mustang II series from the 1970s for a template, instead the US automaker drew upon the second generation Mustangs of the late 1960s for their inspiration. Let’s just say that the redesigned Mustang has been nothing short of a sell out hit. Introduced as a 2005 model, the retro Mustang for 2006 offers only one change: the introduction of a Pony package which is meant to give the car a GT look and feel. Borrowing from the fastback design of the late 1960s, the 2005 model was such a hit that Ford could not keep up with production. Buyers have a choice between a 4.0L V6 and a 4.6L V8 engine to power the car. With 2+2 seating, 107 inch wheelbase, and a curb weight of just under 3500 pounds, the car cruises down the highway with 210 and 300 horses respectively. Each engine is mated with a 5 speed manual transmission and a 5 speed automatic transmission is optional for both. 4 wheel disc brakes and optional traction control [standard with the V8] help keep the Mustang under control. Clothe bucket seats are standard with leather seats optional. All models come with tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power locks and windows, power side mirrors, and air conditioning. Ford gives buyers a choice between 5 coupe and 5 convertible models with base MSRP starting at $19,810 for the coupe and $24,635 for the convertible. First year sales of the Mustang were so good that the car sold out by early Spring. In fact, the Mustang dethroned the Chrysler 300 as the hottest car on the market with more than 15,000 Mustangs sold per month. All of this production is from just one factory. Production for 2006 is certain to be tight and with little incentives available – they certainly aren’t needed – the Mustang is likely to continue to have a long waiting list of customers desiring the sporty coupe. Considering that sales across the Ford division are flat, this is good news for an automaker desperately needing a hot seller.

Types of psychic readings

When you contact a psychic, you might be overwhelmed by the different types of readings that they offer. Getting a general idea about the basics of each reading will help make your session with a psychic much more enjoyable. A tarot card reading is one of the most popular types of psychic readings. During a tarot card reading, the psychic will ask you to focus your energy into the cards. The cards that come out and the position that they fall in will both affect your reading. The modern tarot cards that most psychics use is typically composed of twenty-two major arcane cards and fifty-six minor arcane cards. If you request an astrology reading, the psychic will use your date of birth to let you know the direction that your life is headed in. This type of reading gains its predictions from the placement of the planets and the stars. There are several different types of astrology that an astrologer can use. These types include Chinese astrology, Western astrology and Indian astrology. Numerology is another type of psychic reading that utilizes birth dates. A psychic will use the numbers related to your date of birth to come up with a number that can be associated to your type of personality. For example, a person with the number seven is controlled by Neptune and has an idealistic type of character. A palm reading is another popular type of psychic reading. The psychic will be able to look at a client’s palms and tell a lot about their personality. They will use the shape of the hands, the lines on the hands and the person’s fingers to give an accurate reading. The lines on the hand particularly show many aspects of the person’s personality and their future destiny. The life line tells the length of your life, the head line provides insight into your type of personality and the heart line can give clues about your love life. The other lines include the fate line, health line, fame line, money line, marriage line, sex line, spirit line, travel line and luck line. A palm reader can read the special markings on these lines as well as garner meaning from the length and depth of the lines. Rune readings are an additional service that a psychic may offer. Runes have been around for thousands of years and have been shown to attain mystical characteristics. A rune reading consists of twenty-four runes laid out in a spread. There are different types of spreads including the traditional spread of three that represents the past, present and future. The materials that the runes are made out of affects the reading as well. Ceramic, stone, wood and gold runes are each used to answer different life questions. An aura reading can also be conducted when you visit a psychic. This type of reading involves the interpretation of the aura that surrounds a person. An aura is a color outline that emanates from the body and varies from person to person. Auras can be different sizes, shapes and colors. A psychic that can read auras can see or sense a person’s aura and give their interpretation of it. If you are looking for specific advice or insight, you may wish to visit a psychic that only specializes in one or two areas. Some of the readings must be conducted face to face, but most can be distant readings that are done over the telephone or the Internet. Whichever type of psychic reading you choose, you will be amazed at the insightful things that a psychic can tell you about your life.

Common risks faced by property flippers

Common Risks Faced by Property "Flippers" The first thing that should be noted is that flipping houses is a great way to bring home a rather large profit in a relatively short amount of time when doing so in a seller's market so to speak. The problem is that we currently seem to be experiencing what is known as a buyer's market from one end of the United States to another. Foreclosures are at an all time high, which means that the market has suddenly been saturated with properties for sale. While this is excellent news (believe it or not) when it comes to getting your hands on a property at a lower price, it also makes a difficult time of convincing buyers to pay top dollar when there are better bargains down the road. This of course is one of the primary risks involved in the real estate investment venture that is known as flipping properties. The massive profits that most investors seek cannot be accomplished if the property cannot be purchased, rehabbed, and sold quickly. Unfortunately, at the moment, very few properties in any city are selling too terribly quickly. The worst case scenario in a situation like this is that you are forced to either absorb the loss (which can in extreme cases result in serious financial hardship or bankruptcy) or rent the property out (which will in most cases negate all the efforts that were made to rehab the property. An inability to sell the property that is being flipped is probably the worst fear of every property investor who engages in this sort of investment. In these cases it is often better to drop the price and take a loss than hold out for a better price risking further losses in the future. These are not the only risks associated with flipping properties unfortunately. Another risk would be the risk of seriously underestimating the amount of money that will be required in order to do the necessary work. This is something that many first time investors find is a fairly common occurrence. Most people have unrealistic expectations of exactly how far their dollars will go when it comes to investing in the materials and labor needed to properly rehab a property. Even minor cosmetic repairs throughout a house can easily run into several thousands of dollars in order to repair. The flip side is that once these repairs are made the potential profits run into several tens of thousands of dollars. Another risk that isn't often considered is the risk of overestimating abilities. This is one risk that costs not only precious time but valuable money as well. Not only is material wasted in the process of discovering you aren't exactly skilled in any particular tasks but also there are further expenses (often unplanned) involved in hiring the professional to repair the damage and replace the material that was wasted. When in doubt, it is almost always best to hire a professional if at all possible. This also leads to missing deadlines, going seriously off schedule, and adding yet another mortgage payment (if not more than one) to the overall price of the project. The final risk is often something that simply cannot be seen or anticipated. This was experienced in the days immediately following 9-11 and should not be forgotten. The unforeseen happens every day. Markets crash; local economies can be devastated by the announcement of a major employer that it is going out of business (thinks of the collapse of companies such as Enron and World Comm and what they did to local economies). In these instances, the market will take quite a while to recover from the shock to its system and 'flippers' among other investors are often left feeling just as lost and devastated as those that were victimized by these companies-both through no fault of their own. Stuff happens and those things that we have absolutely no control over are almost always the things that affect us most profoundly. The same holds true when it comes to property investment. The state of the economy, the housing market in an area, and sudden announcements that affect either can often have the most profound impact on those who are investing in property in those areas whether for better or for worse. The trick is in deciding which risks are acceptable. 729

Modern pressure cooker

Cookers are no more simple cooking utensils of the yesteryear where there was not an iota of safety element built-in. Cookers have come a long way since the World War II and in addition to having countless safety features, they are also aesthetical and eye pleasing plus user friendly, not to mention their functionality and utility. Before we proceed, cooker also means the name of a software product called as ‘Mandriva Linux©’ which is naturally out of the scope of this discussion. Ever since man discovered cooking was delicious than eating raw, cookers began commanding kitchens across the globe. Modern cookers come in a huge variety of designs and safety features. Still others like the solar variety sport the smart tag of not consuming any power at all. Features Pressure cookers have features characteristic of their categories. Rice cookers have single inside containers while normal cookers comes with multi deck containers. Another distinguishing feature of rice cookers is relatively thinner construction. Cookers provide pressurized (10Ksc) cooking which helps cook 30-50% faster. Cooking under sealed condition, as dictated by high pressures, has dual advantages. One: Faster cooking saves time and energy; two: prevents loss of nutrients. Safety Features Pressure cookers build up to 10ksc of pressure in quick time. This asks for fail proof safety features. A release valve lifts off just before the threshold pressure is reached regulating the inside pressure. The gasket in the lid expands and comes out of a recess in the lid when the release valve fails to operate or reduce pressure even after operating. Of course, the gasket has to be replaced later. Another important safety feature is the blow off safety valve. This operates only when both the above fail. This is directly fitted to the top of the lid and is made of a special alloy of aluminum which melts exactly at the threshold pressure. The body is made of extra strong aluminum of thickness 5mm. The bottom is 10mm thick in some models. The lids are designed to fit either from inside or outside depending on the design. Inside lids are safer than the other design as their entire rim grips the mouth better under pressure. The electric variety cookers have thermostats which switch off at a particular temperature preventing higher pressure buildup. Solar cookers need time before they got a place under the Sun owing to their dilute energy output. So anyone still fancies flint and stone to cook dinners?

Feeling frisky herbs for fertility

: For thousands of years knowledge of the herbs and wild plants that could increase fertility were the secrets of the village wise women. But after the holocaust against European Wise Women (the "burning times") and the virtual extermination of Native American medicine women, this knowledge virtually disappeared. In fact, many people erroneously believe that "primitive people" had no means of controlling the likelihood of pregnancy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Many common plants can be used to influence fertility, including red clover, partridge berry, liferoot, wild carrot, and wild yam. Some of these grow wild, others are easy to cultivate, and, with the exception of wild carrot, all are also readily available at health food stores. One of the most cherished of the fertility-increasing plants is red clover (Trifolium pratense)mon in fields and along roadsides, it has bright pink (not really red) blossoms from mid-summer into the chilly days of fall. A favorite flower of the honeybees, the tops (blossoms and appending leaves) are harvested on bright sunny days and eaten as is, or dried for medicinal use. The raw blossoms are delicious in salads and nutritious when cooked with grains such as rice or millet. To make a fertility-enhancing infusion, I take one ounce by weight of the dried blossoms (fresh won't work for this application) and put them in a quart size canning jar. I fill the jar with boiling water, screw on a tight lid, and let it steep at room temperature overnight (or for at least four hours). Dozens of women have told me that they had successful pregnancies after drinking a cup or more (up to four cups) a day of red clover infusion. It is especially helpful if there is scarring of the fallopian tubes, irregular menses, abnormal cells in the reproductive tract, or "unexplained" infertility. It may take several months for the full effect of this herb to come on and pregnancy may not occur until you have used it for a year or two. You can improve the taste by including some dried peppermint (a spoonful or two) along with the dried clover blossoms when making your infusion.

Treat the father of the child-to-be to some red clover infusion too! That little evergreen creeper that carpets some parts of the woods around your house is partridge berry (Mitchella repens), also known as squaw weed, supposedly because of its ability to enhance fertility. (My teacher Twylah Nitsch, grandmother of the Seneca Wolf clan, says that "squaw" is a slang term meaning "schmuck" or, in the proper term, "penis," and therefore should not be used in denoting a plant meant to be used by women.) Keep an eye out this spring and see if you can catch Mitchella blooming. Then you'll see why she's sometimes called "twin flower.

" Interestingly, when the paired flowers fall off, they leave behind but one berry to ripen. (The shiny red berries you've noticed in the forest winter or spring. Yes, they are safe to eat, but leave some for the partridges.) The symbolism of two flowers forming one berry is certainly a suitable icon for fertility. I make a medicinal vinegar by filling a small jar with the fresh leaves, adding apple cider vinegar until the jar is full again. A piece of waxed paper held in place with a rubber band and a label (including date) completes the preparation, which must sit at room temperature for six weeks before use. I enjoy up to a tablespoonful of the vinegar on my salads or in my beans. By mid - to late-May, the yellow blossoms of liferoot (Senecio aureus) enliven my swamp (in upstate New York) and the neighboring roads where there is adequate water and rich soil. A powerful medicine resides in all parts of this lovely wildflower. As the root has a dangerous reputation, I restrict myself to using only the flowers and leaves, which I harvest in bloom, and quickly tincture. (For instructions for making your own tinctures, please see any of my books.) Small doses of this tincture (3-8 drops a day), taken at least 14 days out of the month, will regulate hormone production, increase libido, normalize the menses, relieve menstrual pain, and improve fertility.

The closely related Senecia jacobea and Senecio vulgaris can also be used. Wild carrot (Daucus carota), better known as Queen Anne's lace, is such a common roadside plant that most people are amazed to learn that it is a proven anti-fertility herb. In addition to being the wild cousin of carrot, it is related to parsley, dill, caraway, anise, celery, cumin, and a (now extinct) plant whose seeds were the birth-control of choice for many a classical Greek or Roman woman. The aromatic seeds of wild carrot are collected in the fall and eaten (a heaping teaspoonful a day) to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg. In one small study the effectiveness rate after thirteen months of use was 99%. As modern scientific medicine reports that one-third of all fertilized eggs are passed out of the body without implanting in the uterus, this method of birth control seems in complete agreement with nature. Of the hundreds of women currently using this anti-fertility agent, I have heard virtually no reports of any side-effects.

Note that many books caution you to beware the danger of confusing poison hemlock and wild carrot. Poison hemlock is rather scarce in our area, and, at any rate, does not smell or taste of carrot (as does Queen Anne's lace), so I believe this warning to be a red herring. In addition, wild carrot leaves have small hairs on them, while the leaves of poison hemlock are smooth.

Another anti-fertility herb that has been tested by small groups of modern women is wild yam (Dioscorea villosa). Since birth-control pills were originally made from this plant, it is not at all surprising that it has the effect of blocking conception when taken daily in rather large doses: either a cup of tea or two capsules taken three times a day. Does it have detrimental effects? Current studies are too small to show any, but there is a possibility that there could be. Interestingly enough, if wild yam is taken in small doses (a cup of tea or 10-20 drops of the tincture daily from onset of menses until mid-period) it increases fertility! In either case, the effect seems to be triggered by the large amount of hormone-like substances found in this root. When taken daily, these substances may be converted into progesterone, thus decreasing the possibility of conception. When taken for the two weeks preceding ovulation, these substances may be converted into LH and FSH, hormones that are needed to make the egg ready to be fertilized. Other common weeds and garden plants of our area that have been used to increase or decrease fertility include stinging nettle, oatstraw, pennyroyal, Jack-in-the-pulpit, rue, and parsley. The earth is full of wonders, and green magic abounds. As more and more women remember that they are wise women, more of the wonders and the magic will be revealed. May your days be filled with many green blessings. Susun Weed PO Box 64 Woodstock, NY 12498 Fax: 1-845-246-8081

Move faster get your transport commercial vehicle loan

Life is moving very fast. Every thing has got the pace to move faster and that pace is still increasing. A person which is slow is not noticed by anyone as everybody is looking ahead towards the person moving faster. In this changing world where almost every human being has his own vehicle or car to reach places, why a person is left out due to his inadequate financial ability to arrange such a large amount. But not to worry, with a commercial vehicle loan you can fund your desires of getting your dream car. Getting a vehicle is not a big deal, but it still needs good amount of financemercial vehicle loans are loans meant for such purpose. These loans can be secured as well as unsecured. Offering collateral will get you better rates whereas unsecured loan will give you faster approval combined with the freedom from anxiety and stress of loosing asset in case of default. You can choose from any of these ways to borrow the loan, which ever suits your circumstances better. Other than buying a vehicle for you, these loans are also meant for the maintenance of you vehicle such as servicing of engine, expenses on unexpected breakdown of your car, paint expenses or for addition of accessories etc. Before applying for a Commercial Vehicle Loan, always consider following points: • Decide the vehicle you want to buy. • Check its standard price in the market. • Talk to vehicle dealers and get the total amount details which the vehicle will cost you. • Determine how much amount you are able to put from your side and how much you need as a loan. As it is always said, “you need to put your best to get the best”, same thing applies here. Loan market is flooded with innumerous commercial vehicle loan lenders. Some are good, some are better, and some are best. You need to find that best ones. For that you need to get down in the market to shop for loans. Talk to different lenders, get loan quotes from them, and study their policies, terms and conditions. Sort them and compare them, choose the one that fits your circumstances the best way. Applying for a commercial vehicle loan is not a difficult job these days. The application requires you to fill information such as name of the borrower, his address and contact information, email ID’s, vehicle you are purchasing, price of the vehicle and loan amount required. By providing all such information you are getting eligible for a commercial vehicle loan to get the vehicle of your choice.

The 5 mistakes that can lose you money on ebay

I am often asked by subscribers to UK Auctionline web site to have a look at their eBay listings. This is usually because they are not doing as well selling their items as they had hoped. When I go and look at the listing I will often find that they have made one or more of the common mistakes that deter bidders. 1. Too many negatives. Some people, especially newcomers to eBay have a very real fear of being cheated or ripped off. Because of this they apply negatives in their listing. This can be in the form of a long list of types of payments they wont accept or conditions that they apply. Something else I have seen is the warning that thee seller will not be responsible for any item lost in the post. Even worse are threats such as negative feedback if payment is not made within a certain time after the auction ended. These sorts of restrictions and threats are a great big turnover to any potential bidder. 2. High shipping charges. Most reasonable people are happy to pay something over the cost of postage to cover packing materials. But as I saw the other day someone who charging $10 to ship a $4.99CD, that is pushing it a bit. If you doubt how the average bikdder views hyped up shipping costs just go and read the commentgs on any eBay forum and see what buyers feel about it. 3. Not using a Gallery Photograph. I assume that no one who is serious about selling on eBay would consider putting up any listing without a picture. I cannot think of any item that would not benefit from a photograph. But there are still a great number of sellers who do not use the gallery feature to have a photograph next to their listing in the search results. Ebay’s own figures show that the use of a gallery photograph can increase the final bid figure by as much as 12%. 4. Setting you opening bid price too high. If you want to attract the most bids and therefore a higher final price for your item you should not set too high an opening bid price. A low opening price attracts casual browsers who place a bid just on the off chance of getting a bargain. Once a few bids have been entered other people start noticing and come to your listing to see what it is all about. Then before you know it, the price is shooting up. However, if you start with too high a price you could end up as one of the many listings that attract no bids at all. 5. Not communicating. I know some eBay sellers who really resent having to answer e-mails. In fact I know some who just do not answer any questions from sellers. How stupid is this? A question from a seller is a great opportunity for you to build up rapport with a potential buyer. A quick and pleasant response will almost certainly encourage bids whilst a curt or a non-reply will not. The bottom line is that eBay is a numbers game, the more people you can get to bid on your items the higher the price they will achieve. Therefore it is important to do everything you can to encourage bidding not trying to deter it.

Shop online with a specialist website if you want the some of the cheapest car finance deals

Thee are many ways of getting a loan for your new or used car, you could take out the finance offered in the showroom or go to any high street lender. There is however a much easier way to make sure that you have got a good overview of the car finance marketplace as to who is offering the cheapest car finance deals. Simply go online with a specialist car loans website and allow them to look around on your behalf and gather quotes along with the key facts of the loan so you can make an accurate comparison. While it can be tempting to take the finance deal offered in the car showroom it is almost certainly the dearest way of getting finance for your car. The rates of interest will usually be higher and there can be many terms and conditions hidden in the small print which might not be obvious to you to until you have signed for the loan. By choosing to take out car finance independently with a specialist car finance website you will not only be sure of getting access to some of the cheapest car finance deals but also the key facts which hold the terms and conditions of the loan you are considering. The key facts will tell you about any hidden costs such as an early repayment fee, the rate of interest you will be paying annually, how much interest will be added and the total amount of the loan. The terms and conditions can vary between finance companies so it is essential that you do compare the small print alongside the quotes. While a specialist website will always be able to get you the cheapest car finance deals, the type of loan you need depends on your personal circumstances. The best deals and cheapest rates of interest are reserved for those who have an excellent credit rating, your credit rating is the number one factor when it comes to applying for a loan and if you want the best deals then a perfect score is a must. However those who have less than a perfect credit rating can get a loan and although they will not be able to benefit from the cheapest interest rates, if they go with a specialist website, they will get the best for their circumstances. A bad credit loan is not one of the cheapest car finance deals but if your credit rating prevents you from getting approved for a personal loan it might be your best option. The majority of bad credit loans will be a secured loan and this means that in order to get a loan you will have to put something up as security against the money you want to borrow. Your home is usually put up as security and this means that the roof over your head is at risk throughout the time you are repaying the loan. A secured loan can usually be taken out for a longer period of time than an unsecured and this can help to keep the monthly repayments down but of course more interest will be added. A secured loan might be the best option if you are buying a top of the range brand new car but remember that all cars will depreciate over time so bear this in mind when considering the length of the loan. Whichever type of loan you are going for the easiest and quickest way to get several quotes and the cheapest car finance deals is with an online specialist website.

Monsters in meetings part 2 multiple conversations

Side conversations ruin meetings by destroying focus and fragmenting participation. Here's how to bring your meeting back on track when a side conversation starts. Approach 1: Ask for cooperation Start by asking everyone to cooperate. Look at the middle of the group (instead of at the people talking) and say: "Excuse me (pause to gain everyone's attention). I know all of your ideas are important. So, please let's have one speaker at a time." "Excuse me. I'm having difficulty hearing what [contributing participant] is saying." "There seems to be a great deal of interest for this issue. Could we have just one speaker at a time?" These statements diplomatically acknowledge that a side conversation is occurring without naming the participants or putting them on the spot. Hostile statements, such as: "Hey you! Stop that!" will create hard feelings that undermine your effectiveness as a leader. Approach 2: Change the process If side conversations continue, change the rules to make cooperation more convenient. For example, you could use a speaking prop. A speaking prop is an object that entitles the holder to speak. When the person finishes speaking, the prop is passed on to the next person who wants to speak. Possible props include a gavel, paper cup, or toy. If you are working on a controversial issue, select a soft object, such as a teddy bear or foam ball. It reduces stress and potential injury (if thrown). Introduce the new process by saying: "We seem to have a lot of enthusiasm for this issue. So, let's decide that only the person holding the gavel (cup, teddy bear, foam ball) may speak. Is that okay?" Notice this statement begins with a complimentary acknowledgment of the situation (multiple conversations) followed by a suggestion and ends with a request for cooperation. Use these techniques to regain control of your meeting. This is the second of a seven part article on Monsters in Meetings.

How to choose a lasik eye surgeon

All in all, LASIK eye surgery is relatively less complicated than other kinds of surgery. However, if carried out in an imprudent fashion, LASIK eye surgery may cause an irreversible damage that would make you repent for the rest of your life. Therefore it is gravely necessary to choose the best surgeon available. There are various ways that help you locate and choose the best surgeon in your vicinity. Advertisements can be a viable source for finding a LASIK surgeon. However, there is a caveat. Some ads provide a detailed explanation of the inclusive features of their package, while some tout discounted prices but don’t give out the details. Not all people are eligible for discounts, and hence an ad should not be the only criterion for choosing a LASIK surgeon. Experience is what counts the most, so choose a surgeon with plentiful experience. Leading LASIK surgeons recommend that you should choose a doctor who is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Alternatively, you may visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s website at aao. org, where you could carry out your quest for an experienced LASIK surgeon. Another valuable resource for LASIK candidates is the website of the Eye Surgery Education Council (ESEC) – lasikinstitute. org. The website offers useful tools to locate a surgeon in your neck of the woods. Asking for a referral from your regular optometrist is also a viable option. It is imperative that experience be the number one factor governing your choice for a LASIK surgeon. Having, acquired a list of available surgeons, you can narrow down on the basis of experience. There is no dearth of LASIK surgeons, but the point is that you want the best surgeon for your eye surgery. Just go through the recommended resources and you will surely find what you need.

10 Rules to observe when playing poker online

SELECT A CASINO. Rule number one. Be a member of no less than six online casinos so you can rotate and move around from casino to casino during play. Select only well~known casinos with excellent reputations for paying quickly and maintaining industry~ accepted randomizing algorithms (more on this later). SELECT A BETTING LIMIT. But only if it's $1/2, $2/4 or $5/10 blinds. This section will discuss the research, the math, and the studies on human nature that prove conclusively that high~stake limit tables are not the place to make money. They are however an excellent place to lose large amounts of cash in a big hurry. The return on investment (ROI) is best at medium limit tables. SELECT YOUR STAKE. No decision here if your smart. You must have 50 to 100 times the Big Blind. Any less and your chances of making money nose dive. More will only improve your table 'cred'and help to intimidate weaker players. SELECT A TABLE. Spend at least 15 minutes watching the play at each table. Review your notes if recognized players are present. Check out at least three tables before you start. Then select the loosest table. To win at Texas Hold'em Poker you must play tight in loose games and play in loose games only. If all the tables are tight, run. Go back to Step 1. SELECT A POSITION AT THE TABLE. Watch for the tightest player at the table. Pick a spot to that players left. We have dedicated an entire chapter later on to table position strategy. TAKE NOTES ON PLAYERS. Record playing styles. Do they raise before the flop? Do they fold before the flop? What's the size of their stake? Do they react quickly or slowly when their turn 1es up? What kind of cards did they play on? Everyone should take player notes at casinos like Party Poker where they offer the feature. Don~t know how to take notes? Just right~click on the avatar (picture) of the target player and click ~Player Notes~. That feature is there for a very good reason - use it. TURN OFF CHAT. It's distracting and rarely valuable. If you want to chat, use MSN - but never while you're playing for money. TURN OFF TV's, MUSIC, OTHER DISTRACTIONS. Now is not the time to catch the score on your favorite game or consume a bucket of chicken. If anyone's going to be distracted, it should be your opponents. Let them miss cues, watch their stack disappear and wonder what happened. PLAY TIGHT. Follow the Food Chain Theory. Learn the rules. Understand the odds. Bet like a'shark', not a'fish'. PLAY FOR ONE HOUR - then take a break, regardless of whether you're winning or losing. This will keep you sharper than the other players who are hanging on for that one last win. And there you are. Ten steps that will make you thousands, maybe a lot more over time.

7 Different stress management techniques

Stress, burnout and physical exhaustion have become a way of life for many people. You need to feel that you can get a handle on what stresses you, and diffuse this stress in different ways so as to maintain both your physical and emotional health. The ways we and others cause stress can come from habits or our own thoughts and feelings about how things are going. Or perhaps your own actions can be adjusted to cause less stress. If you want to be calm and relaxed, with less stress then be sure to read these different stress management techniques for some ideas to help. 1. Be organized. You can plan all you want, but if you cannot find the project, list or information you were to work with, it is pretty stressful. 2. Make a list of what you want to accomplish, and then decide which are the most important things to do on that list. Do that first and then go to your less important items. 3. Allow for interruptions and changes. If you schedule yourself so tight that you can’t be interrupted for the 15 minutes you spent talking to an unexpected caller, you may find yourself highly stressed. Chill out and realize that there will be some interruptions and you can handle that. 4. Have realistic expectations of yourself and others. No one is superman. You cannot get three days work done in one day. Don’t wait till the last minute and put so much stress on yourself with huge amounts of work. 5. Take some time for a break a couple times a day. It is like changing gears and allows your mind to rest for a few minutes while you do something you enjoy, not something you have to do. 6. Find some time each day to exercise or take a walk. This helps to burn off more stress. 7. Once you are done for the day, take some time to relax. Find hobbies that you enjoy and that reduce your stress. Stress is a part of life, but you also need ways to de stress and not let it get the best of you. These different stress management techniques and tips should help you find ways to manage your stress.

Gifts for your motorcyclist pal

There are no better gifts for your motorcyclist pal than the ones that will improve his biking experience. You can certainly consider gifting him one of these: 1. Waterproof Riding Boots: It is surprising that not many motorcycle owners have waterproof riding boots. This is because most riders do not know how useful these shoes can be. If your pal too is one of them, then gifting him a pair could be a welcome way to dispel the ignorance. The waterproof leather boots can be stylish, light, protective and comfortable as well. They keep the feet dry and cosy, and make biking in wet weather a very comfortable experience. 2. Soft Saddlebags: If your friend likes travelling, soft saddlebags are a great gift. They are not as expensive as the leather ones, and are easy to lug around. You can get genuine leather saddle bags or faux leather ones. Another important advantage of a soft saddle bag is that it can be quite cavernous and hold large volumes simply by expanding. In fact, you cannot go wrong with a soft saddle bag. 3. Mesh Riding Jacket: If your friend doesn’t have one yet, change the situation. A mesh provides comfort as well as protection during warm weather, when leather jackets become unthinkable. Most bike manufacturers are now also making mesh jackets and there are a lot of attractive options available in the market. 4. Cold-Weather Gloves: Cold-weather gloves are a great buy too. They are always welcome in chill weather. Since they come in a range of thickness, even if your friend has one, chances are he will have one of a different thickness. 5. Electric Vest or Jacket Liner: This is quite literally a heart-warming gift for any motorcyclist. There is nothing like an electric vest to warm up the cockles on a bleak cold day. It not only retains the body’s warmth but also adds to it. Warmer bodies can warm extremities, because the blood circulation improves. An electric vest can therefore not only warm your friend’s body but his fingers, nose and toes too. 6. Windshield: A full windshield is a great way to make your friend’s rides less fatiguing. Windshields reduce the windblast hitting the rider. But do involve your friend in the selection process because the rider is the best person to decide what’s good in terms of height, aesthetics, compatibility with bikes etc.

Owning the home that just won t sell

The real estate market is hopping and houses in your neighborhood are selling like hotcakes. You, however, are stuck owning the house that won’t sell. Owning The House That Won’t Sell We first need to get some common anxiety issues out of the way. There is no curse on your house. Real estate agents are not conspiring against you. Home buyers are not tasteless idiots. Well, not all of them. If you’re stuck owning the house that won’t sell, there has to be an identifiable reason and you should be able to find out what it is. This is particularly true in the current real estate market. The single biggest and easiest issue to address is the price of the home. Simply put, are you being reasonable when it comes to price? What are the comparable home sale prices in your area and how does your price compare to the sold houses that most resemble the condition of yours? If you are asking for more than similar houses, finding a buyer is going to be difficult. Remember, the issue is the appraised value, not what you subjectively think your home is worth. One area where people get into trouble is improving beyond their neighborhoods. This occurs when you pursue home improvements that add substantial value to your home, but can’t be supported by the surrounding houses. For example, assume your home and those around it all appraise in the $250,000 to $285,000 range. If you redo kitchens, bathrooms and add a full second story to the tune of $150,00, your probably think your home should be worth roughly $400,000. This is incorrect. Nobody is going to buy a $400,000 home in a $250,000 neighborhood. In such a situation, your best bet is to hold on to the house and pray the neighborhood appreciates over time. If price isn’t the issue, you need to objectively evaluate how your house is different from those in the neighborhood. Ask a realtor to come take a look at the house and offer suggestions. If all else fails, hire an appraiser to come appraise the house and pay very close attention to the report. Finally, one of the biggest problems I see with houses on the market is a lack of charm. It may sound superficial, but you want a potential buyer to be able to see themselves in the home. Don’t strip out personal or charming items. Instead, add flowers with a nice fragrance, plants and so on. Buyers are looking for a nice home, not a set of hospital rooms.

Choose bathroom fixtures to complement your bathroom project

Bathroom fixtures perform the functions for which a bathroom is built. Updating your bathroom fittings can turn your plain, outdated bathroom into a room you can be proud of for less expense than replacing the fixtures. Each fixture should be carefully selected to best meet the needs of the intended users. It should also be located in the bath or toilet room in a location that facilitates its use. Find advise on selecting fixtures, articles on quality and design, and information on companies that manufacture bath fixtures for use in your home. Bathroom fixtures can underscore the style of your home or serve as a neutral backdrop that can be changed based on the accompanying accessories. Here are some tips. Bathroom plans should provide bars or table space for towels that is convenient so seated bathers can dry their hands and face before getting out of the tub. Storage should be provided on shelves or other areas for soap, shampoo, and toiletries. Choosing bathroom fixtures, especially for your home's main bathroom, can prove to be a challenge, like other household furnishings, can be combined in order to create different styles. It is a common knowledge that bathroom remodeling will probably provide the best return on your remodeling investment, your bathroom will need less repairs and will give off more decor style than any other room in the house.

How to look for the best no load mutual funds

Copyright 2006 Michael Saville Low fees and expense ratios. In their search for the best no load mutual fund, some investors tend to select mutual funds based solely on their fees and expense ratios. The rationale is that by choosing mutual funds with low fees, investors can have more of their capital invested. Also, no load mutual funds with low expense ratios will pass on more of the returns they earn to their shareholders. However, metrics such as price/earnings ratio and dividend yield on the S&P 500 index, a commonly used proxy for the U. S. stock market, are hardly at bargain levels. Several market experts forecast single digit annual returns for domestic mutual funds over the next decade. Is shopping for the lowest fees and expense ratios the right way to select mutual funds? Not always. The answer depends on the type of mutual fund you are evaluating, the time you can devote to evaluating and managing your mutual funds investments, and the type of cost incurred. Investing in the Best No Load Index Mutual Funds. If you believe markets are generally efficient and prefer to invest in an index mutual fund to achieve an index-like return, shopping for the best index mutual fund based on low fees and a low expense ratio makes perfect sense. An index mutual fund's portfolio manager seeks to invest the fund's assets to track an index as closely and as cost-effectively as possible. Larger index funds have an advantage since they can spread their operating costs over a larger asset base. Some of the interesting index mutual fund options currently available include no load index mutual funds like E*Trade S&P 500 Index Fund (Nasdaq: ETSPX), Fidelity Spartan 500 Index Fund (Nasdaq: FSMKX), and Vanguard 500 Index Fund (Nasdaq: VFINX) with expense ratios of 0.09%, 0.10%, and 0.18%, respectively. Investing in Actively Managed Mutual Funds and Strategies. If you believe portfolio managers can add value and out-perform the index through active management, fees and expenses are just one of several important factors to consider. The portfolio manager's ability and investing style are just as important. Therefore, seeking out the best mutual fund based on just low fees and a low expense ratio may not always be the right approach. Ensuring Your Mutual Fund Puts Your Interest First. Whether you prefer to index or take an active approach to managing your investments, ensuring that your mutual fund is putting your interests first is good investing practice. Mutual funds charge different types of fees. By looking at some key factors concerning fees, you can get a sense of whether the mutual fund puts your interests first or merely seeks to line the mutual fund company's pockets. Serving the Interests of Long-Term Shareholders - Some mutual funds impose short-term trading fees to discourage frequent trading of mutual fund shares. Frequent trading disrupts efficient management of the mutual fund and increases operating expenses. A short-term trading fee can therefore actually be beneficial to long-term shareholders if the fee is rightly treated by the mutual fund company. Passing on Savings from Scale Economies - The operating expenses incurred by a mutual fund are a combination of fixed and variable costs. As the assets of a mutual fund increase, the fixed cost gets spread over a larger asset base. Therefore, the expenses incurred to operate the mutual fund as a percentage of the fund's assets should trend lower. A mutual fund that places the interest of shareholders first must pass on the savings from scale economies to shareholders. The trend in a mutual fund's expense ratio therefore serves as a metric of how seriously a fund takes its fiduciary responsibility.

How to save on remodeling projects

From television to magazines to your neighbors, redecorating homes is all the rage as people compensate for the rising costs of buying a home by giving their old rooms a new look. The trouble is this approach can be very costly when all the possibilities are considered - remodeling a room can involve furniture changes, painting, trimming, re-flooring, and many other options besides. So how is the trend-conscious home owner to fit a remodeling project into a budget so that you don’t have to take out a second mortgage? There is no right answer, and your solution will depend on the project that you are undertaking. The very best way to save money on your remodeling projects is to learn how to remodel room yourself. Don’t hire an interior decorator, and don’t be in a position where you have to hire professional help, either. There are so many self-help kits out there that most remodeling projects, from reupholstering your furniture to giving your entire living space a new look, are simple to do yourself. Even some tasks that seem incredibly daunting, such as adding a hardwood floor to your area, are actually not that difficult to do. You simply have to be willing to invest the time to do it properly - time invested that will save you a fortune when it comes to professional fees. When you begin your project, take stock on what the assets of the room you want to remodel are. Take advantage of the space, additions, and the furniture that you have available. Then begin to plan your upgrades taking the advantages the room has to offer into account. Remodeling a room can be as simple as adding a few pieces of fabric and cloth. A dining room need not have an entirely new set of furniture put in order to look new and contemporary, for example. Instead, consider updating the look of your table linens, from the tablecloths to napkins. The key to the modern remodel is to make everything flow, so once you decide on a good linen patter, choose some window treatments that follow the same color scheme. Window treatments are generally fairly inexpensive, and an ambitious do-it-yourselfer can even design and sew their own curtains. Any combination of window treatments will serve to give your room a fresh look, so you may want to think about a combination of blinds, curtains, and valences. Another fabric option to spice up the area is the use of dining chair slip covers. If you have an older set of dining chairs that need to have an updated look but you can’t afford a new set, think about purchasing or making a set of covers yourself. Much more affordable than an entire set, slip covers should also match the whole dйcor and will further liven up the room. Your do-it-yourself remodeling need not be confined to one room. Odds are that once you start, you will find yourself eager to freshen up the look of every room in your house. With the variety of do-it-yourself stores, books, and magazines out there, there is every chance that you will save a fortune on your remodeling project.

Taking paid surveys a way to supplement other income

There are many ads that say Free Paid Surveys, Get Paid to take Surveys, Take Online Surveys for CASH and it is common for most people to wonder whether these claims are true or not. Are paid surveys for real and can one earn money from them or are they just scams? You may be surprised to know that it is possible to earn money from taking paid surveys. The number of companies that offer paid surveys is staggering and one can take paid surveys alone or in focus groups or even test products. The market research companies are paid by large corporations to find out the opinions of the general public concerning their products and want to know if their campaigns for advertising are working and what is the feedback from the ordinary person regarding their products. Helps Large Corporations Taking paid surveys is one way to help large corporations who spend billions each year on advertising and who find that for the price of a few dollars a person's opinion would help them save plenty of money by acting on the feedback in a positive manner. The need to find out what the ordinary person thinks or feels about their products is the reason why they send out surveys and people are taking paid surveys and making money too. However, certain misconceptions regarding taking paid surveys exist as there are many companies claiming that one can even earn $250 per hour taking paid surveys but the average is about $2 and $20, though focus groups are able to earn those sums. The paid survey sites are also many and there are paid survey directories as well as databases and also many paid survey companies. Keep in mind that if the reason for taking paid surveys is to generate a full time income then paid surveys may not be right choice and even though one can make good money taking paid surveys it will most probably not be enough to make one rich. It is however, fine to make additional money as a supplement to normal income and does not require much effort or time. A good course of action is to join as many survey companies as possible and then start taking paid surveys from them and this would increase the chances of earning more money. There are some screener questions that are asked to ascertain that the profile fits the survey and only if it does can one proceed in taking paid surveys.

Deciding whether a payday loan is right for you

Payday loans are often touted as a quick fix for a bad financial situation, letting you bridge the gap between running out of money and your next wage or salary coming in. The basic idea is that you can borrow a small amount of a few hundred dollars for a short period of a week or two, and repay the debt next time you get paid. This sort of service can indeed be very useful if you've run out of cash for living expenses, or if you're faced with an unexpected bill or expense that you simply can't cover when you need to, but are payday loans always the good choice they're presented as? First, we'll take a look at the undeniable advantages of these loans, before looking at the disadvantages, and possible alternatives you may be able to use if you decide a payday loan isn't right for you. The lending criteria for payday loans are very generous indeed, and almost anyone who's employed and has a suitable bank account will likely be approved. This means that even people with terrible credit ratings should be able to get a payday loan, despite being rejected for nearly any other form of finance. They are also easy to arrange, and you can often get the money in your account in a matter of days. Some lenders can even arrange an overnight transfer of the loan straight into your account the very next day, which is obviously very useful when you need cash in a hurry. Finally, once you've been approved for your first loan, it's usually a very simple matter to 'refresh' your loan again if you find you need to make use of the facility if funds are again short in the future. There are, however, two major downsides to payday loans which you rarely see mentioned in the advertisements and web sites promoting them. Firstly, they're very expensive compared to other forms of credit. Because the term of the loan is so short, a fee of 20% of the amount you borrow - which is about standard - will work out to be an eye-wateringly high APR. The second problem is closely related: because they're so expensive, you can easily be left short of money the next month once you've cleared the loan and paid the fee. In this scenario, it's just too easy to refresh your loan again to cover the shortfall, resulting in more fees, and a never ending cycle of borrowing. So, if you decide that a payday loan isn't a good choice for you, what alternatives do you have? The first one is making use of a credit card, if you have one. While credit cards are usually also pretty expensive forms of finance, they do allow you to spread the debt over a number of months rather than needing to be repaid straight away along with a fee. Many bank accounts now offer an overdraft facility, which can also be used to cover a short term lack of money. The interest rate on an agreed overdraft is likely to be better than that of a credit card, but your bank may not approve your application. Beware of going ahead and overdrawing without your bank's agreement, as the charges they will levy in this case will be very expensive. If neither of these options is available to you, and you have no other way of getting hold of money such as borrowing off family, then a payday loan may be the best option. Just ensure that you use it properly, and heed the warning sign it's giving you about the longer term state of your finances.

Making money introduction to autoresponders

If you've reached the point of exhaustion trying to keep up with answering the mountain of emails that threatens to bury you alive every single day, you're ready to learn about autoresponders. The bad news is that people expect prompt replies to their email inquiries. However, unless you can figure out how to work continual twenty-four hour shifts, or hire enough people to constantly monitor incoming emails (while they're eating up your revenue), you have a problem. The good news is an autoresponder is an inexpensive - or even free - method of quickly responding to emails. What these programs do is automatically respond to incoming emails as soon as they are received. Emails are essential to your business for many different reasons. Most importantly, these invisible email voices give you their feedback about your website - for free! However, if you spend all your working hours answering these emails, how are you supposed to run your business? The answer is simple: use autoresponders. Autoresponders are programs that automatically respond to your emails without you so much as having to click on your mouse. There are a number of good reasons why you need an autoresponder besides just answering your email. For example, autoresponders can be used if you need a way to send information about your services or products, price lists, or if there are repeated questions asked across large numbers of emails. Maybe you want to offer your site visitors a special bonus of some kind, such as advice or relevant articles. All of this can be handled by an autoresponder. Additionally, you can advertise your business and then build stable relationships with your customers by using autoresponders. Autoresponder programs vary from software that runs with your email program to a specialized script that runs on your web hosting company's server. This kind of script may use a web page form or simply operate with your email account. This kind of script is programmed to send out a standardized message whenever an email is received. The message is sent to a particular script or email address. Some autoresponders can do more than simply send out standardized messages. They can send out an unlimited number of follow-up messages sent at predetermined interval of time. For example, you can set your autoresponder to send out a new message every day for as long a period as you desire. There are numerous companies who offer autoresponders free of charge. Your website hosting company often provides autoresponders as a free service. If this is not the case with your web hosting company, there are numerous companies who offer this service for a small fee, or free of charge, providing you attach an advertisement for their company to your emails. To personalize your autoresponder messages, you can attach a signature. Signatures in this case are much like business cards. You can include your name, company, all your contact numbers and addresses, and a brief message. It's a good idea to attach a signature to every email that is sent out. This works as a repeated reminder of your business identity every time a customer sees it. The more they look at your signature, the more likely your company will spring to mind when your particular service or product is needed. You can create a standardized signature that every employee in your business uses, or you can go wild, and let every staff member create their own personal signature. Of course, like everything in life, there are some rules and guidelines to creating a personal signature. Keep the length of your signature between four to six lines of text, with no more than 70 characters in a single line. Make sure that your email program does not cut off your text! The content should include your name, your company name, your email address, fax number, and any other contact details, such as 800 numbers. Lastly, always include a short personal message about your company. It should be a subtle sell of your services or your products, and possibly your company's reliability and longevity. Another specialized use of autoresponders is to create courses that you can then offer your site visitors for free. You must choose a topic in which you are an expert and that precisely targets your potential customers. Once you have carefully chosen your subject, divide it into a number of different sub-topics. Then offer your site visitor a free 10 or 15 day course, each day offering a different sub-topic. The first topic should always be a welcome message to your site visitor and an explanation about what is to follow. Your explanation should be enticing, getting the point across that you are offering free, quality information that your target audience will find of great value. With every lesson, include the number of the lesson, the topic title, information about your company and its services or products. At the end, include a few blurbs about the next lesson to entice the subscriber to continue on. Make sure each topic is packed with essential and valuable information, and leaves the visitor lusting to know more. Otherwise, you may lose them in the very beginning. Of course, you have to write up your course before you can offer it. Once you have done this, and gone over the material carefully, employing a professional writer or editor if necessary, you must transfer your text to your autoresponder. There are a number of free autoresponders you can use. Try http:/ getresponse, or fastfacts. net. Or go onto Google and you will find a long list of free autoresponder companies. Then sign-up for your chosen autoresponder. Once you do, you will receive instructions as to how to set it up and transfer your text. Email is an excellent marketing tool; it is inexpensive and it is fast. Use it to advertise your business by choosing your email address carefully. Your website should contain different email addresses for different contact requests. For example, use info@yourdomain for information requests, or sales@yourdomain for questions about sales. It's a good idea to set up one for the owner, such as president@yourdomain. This presents your company in a personal, approachable light and insures that direct contact is provided. Autoresponders are an effective and powerful marketing tool, allowing you to make contact with thousands of potential customers. This is an invaluable asset considering how many potential customers you usually have contact with before you make an actual sale. Essentially, an autoresponser allows you to automate part of your marketing campaign.

Tips to shop wisely

The demands of most people for things that can help satisfy their level of satisfaction are quite varied in nature. Ranging from an assortment of practically anything, clothes and accessories can be categorized along with the basic needs as the essential items that most people cannot do without. Design and fashion is one thing that enhances the interest of most people, something that is taken from what they see and hear around from other people and of course the usual advertisements that they simply want to have as well. Here are some tips on buying clothes and accessories: 1. Brand Loyalty. Nothing else beats selecting the brand to which is more common and tested. Usually, people would rather spend than gamble on new brands to be assured that they will be getting the actual item that is in their minds. 2. Price Comparisons. Cost consciousness is still the top agenda in the minds of most buyers. Saving a bit on purchases can be done if prior window shopping and item comparisons are to be made. 3. Fashion Statements. A key ingredient that will help in further enhancing the interest of the consumer is the fad that is being followed today. Endorsements by famous personalities will surely be one point of reference that molds the craving of people to imitate or buy the same clothing or accessory. 4. Sales Discounts and Offerings. Malls and stores would usually offer specially priced items that are overstocked or are slow moving. These items will usually be offered for sale at one point to be able lessen the need for inventory space and accommodate new item creations. 5. Product Availability. For hot moving items, it is almost certain that they will be out of stock, so it is better to find alternative places of purchase to ensure that the effort for purchasing the clothing or accessory is available. 6. Color and style. The proper definition of color and style is something that most buyers would usually take into consideration since these items have to complement the overall appearance of the buyer in whatever function he or she may use it. 7. Alternative Brands and Substitutes. It would be best to also check out other brands that offer practically the same design. While brand loyalty may be sacrificed, sure savings as to the purchase price will also be encountered since technically, most manufacturers would have to lower their price to gain attention from the consumers. 8. Customer Feedback and Demand. The quality and the movement of items can be seen when people go out and check out the number of people who wear such apparels and accessories. Also, basing decisions on how friends and peers would say about the product will also be a big help on whether to buy or not. 9. Place of Purchase. The malls would usually price items higher than smaller apparel shops and boutiques. This is largely due to the leased space and area of zoning, added costs to the final price of any commodity offered for sale. 10. Preliminary Studies and Information Gathering. Items will always seem to be attractive and alluring to the eyes of the consumer, especially if the presentation is properly laid out. However, some apparels and items are not what they seem so it is best to keep an open mind before actually seeing and purchasing the product and not to allow infatuation to set in. Making a final choice on which wardrobe to purchase or which complimentary accessories to get is something that is harder than what most people think. For the people who care less, as long as it is available and decent to wear and express themselves as far as their overall identity is concerned is what matters most. Setting a line on the class of apparels and accessories that people prefer will always be an issue, especially for people who have peculiar taste with regards to taste in clothing and appearance. Expressing one self is not as easy as it seems, hence the need to check the latest fashion trends which will surely assist in determining if the available choices and fashion statements are a perfect fit for people who have high regards to quality and complementing their overall personality and appearance.

Web design and marketing language

How effective is marketing in site design? Well, let me share an ‘off site’ story. A blind man was sitting on a street corner and a sign had been placed before the man that read, “I’m blind, please help.” In front of the sign was a hat with a few coins shared by those passing by. A marketing guru was walking by and noticed the man sitting there. She spoke a few words to the man and tossed in a few coins. Then she took the sign turned it over and wrote something on the back of the sign and placed it back in its spot with her own message on display. When she came back later in the day she noticed that the hat was nearly filled with bills and coins. When she voiced her amazement, the man turned toward her and said, “You were the one that changed my sign.” “Yes, I was,” she admitted. “Please. What does it say?” he asked. “The autumn colors are changing and I can’t see it.” Can you see how the difference in marketing allowed those who passed by to discover they had a way to identify with the man when a simple “Please Help” sign did very little to motivate them to action. This is often why so many businesses hire advertising agents, copywriters and freelance writers to help them achieve a website that helps touch consumers on a different level than just saying, “This site carries a wide selection of really good stuff.” Sometimes good marketing is simply finding a new way to say something that generally comes across as either trite or clichй. Typically when site design is discussed there is often the knee jerk reaction that leans toward simply ‘throwing’ text together that can fill the newly created pages. The design often relies heavily on graphics without paying similar attention to what is actually being conveyed to site visitors. If you have an existing site you may want to personally review the pages or hire someone who can help you. This is a good idea to locate outdated and inaccurate information as well as descriptions that are not especially helpful to your marketing goals. The more you can connect with your customers through potent marketing the better your conversion rates. Connecting with your customer with consumer-centric marketing practices actually invites a greater level of trust and patronage from those customers. This doesn’t mean you toy with their emotions, you simply learn to speak a language that is personal and inviting to your site visitor. Don’t run your site like some Middle School students who ring your doorbell and pass you a flyer while saying, “You don’t want to buy any magazine subscriptions? Do you?” When you give your customer an easy out – they’ll take it. Too many sites either portray something that they aren’t sure is even worth your time or they never get to the point of asking for your business. Market effectively, give a call to action, and demonstrate confidence in what you have to sell and your website design will be the catalyst for improved and long-term sales.

When your love has gone platinum

Most of the 2.3 million Americans who'll tie the knot in 2006 dream of making their wedding the epitome of elegance. They've seen the incredible wedding bands that Sandra Bullock and Jesse James exchanged-vintage Platinum and diamond-and they want the same sophisticated look both for themselves and their wedding party gifts. And the first rule for making that happen is: Know what's hot and what's right for you-as opposed to what works for Sandra and Jesse. Platinum settings add an exceptional layer of luster to jewelry, and complemented by this year's hottest gemstones-canary diamonds, rubies and pearls-that means that brides and grooms have a multitude of options. If your intended is adventurous and trend-savvy, rings with bright, multicolored gemstones by Samuel Getz could work. For the more classic or romantic woman, popular designs include Kirk Kara's vintage-inspired Platinum rings with filigree-decorated bands. Although many brides choose wedding bands that complement their engagement rings, it's becoming less common for couples to have matching bands. That's opened more choices than ever for men, in particular, who-with wedding bands having become must-have for them, too-can now opt for more unique "masculine" styles, from designers like Furrer Jacot, Jeff Cooper and Zoltan David, that feature wide, brushed Platinum, or Platinum bands with bezel-set diamonds. Accessories and Wedding Party Gifts Given the importance of the rituals preceding the big day, bridal accessories should reflect the bride's individual flair. One way of doing so that appeals to many is by going for an antique look, with Precision Set or Tacori jewelry, when it comes to their necklace, bracelet and earrings. (A tip: It's also a great way to incorporate the "something old" tradition.) And if you're looking to make a statement by giving your bridesmaids and ushers pieces that often turn into family heirlooms, consider delicate Platinum pendants from Suna Bros.' Lace Collection for women and Platinum cufflinks, by Herco, for men. "When planning the details of your wedding, remember that your Platinum rings and bridal jewelry are the pieces that will last well after the gorgeous three-tiered wedding cake has been eaten," says jewelry and style expert Michael O'Connor. "Platinum's natural density will hold a diamond or gemstone securely for a lifetime of wear."

Extracting real benefits from travel expense management

For your company to truly reap the rewards of a structured corporate travel policy, it must focus on one thing above all else: compliance. Unfortunately, while the explosion in convenient Self Booking Tools gives you a lot more freedom of choice, it also makes compliance a great deal more challenging. Any technology that supports an increase in compliance to policy has merit; it will save your company money and bring back the benefits of corporate travel. Today's diversity of choice in self booking tools makes compliance through denial of access a very difficult protocol to enforce. What you really need is a funnel through which 100% of your company's travel activity must pass. In the corporate world, the only viable funnel is the payment mechanism – getting paid is the ultimate leveler. If you use a corporate credit card as the payment mechanism, supported by an expense management solution, and suppliers who can report back to you a reasonable level of data, you stand a very good chance of supporting the compliance objective. A compliance-friendly Expense Management Solution (EMS) An expense management solution which processes card transactions (and possesses decent workflow) requires the traveler to personally justify all deviations from policy to their supervisor – on a transaction by transaction basis. Just as importantly, the warehoused individual transactions give the corporate travel manager the opportunity to conduct spend analysis and examine individual and aggregate behaviors. You might argue that this is after the act, but it still encourages compliance. As per all card based procurement systems, if an employee consistently deviates from company policy, they may be penalized (e. g. card withdrawal, official warning, employment termination, etc.). The threat of negative repercussions acts as a deterrent to card misuse, thereby increasing the level of compliance. The benefits of policy compliance 80% of the business case benefits of corporate travel will come from travel policy compliance. This requires: • Sound policy and procedures; • A comprehensive communication strategy; • A gate through which all activity can be channeled (the card and the expense management solution); and • Tools to monitor and measure compliance. There will also be some peripheral benefits to be gained from an expense management solution in the pre-trip phase: For instance: • The traveler can use the work flow component of an expense management solution to create travel request and approval records rather than using something less structured like emails. • Using the expense management solution, the traveler can create a “commitment” record at the time of booking for subsequent matching of the credit card transaction when it comes through. • You can obtain a download of trip data from your TMC, and travelers can seek to match that against trip card transactions, thus reducing the quantity of manual entries required of the travel coordinator. • The expense management solution provides travelers with a real-time log of commitments beyond what might be recorded in a personal diary. How does it apply to your company? In looking at the business case for this exercise, you do need to closely examine a number of factors to determine the benefits you will actually realize: • There are no industry-wide standards, and the market tends to work as a series of isolated closed provider loops – your efficiencies will be greatest if can conduct your business entirely within one closed loop. It is up to you to determine if you can obtain maximum purchasing power in this environment. • The importance you place on understanding the cumulative value of travel booked but not yet paid. • The extent to which you can source the data you require from your travelers via a TMC data feed and, consequently, the keystroke savings you can achieve for those travelers. • The productivity gains you will obtain for your travelers by virtue of them setting up trip details in your Expense Management Solution (EMS) at time of booking rather than at time of arrival of the card transaction. The combination of Electronic Travel Management and Expense Management is an important subset of eProcurement, and it is subject to the same challenges facing all eProcurement initiatives over the past 10 years – industry standards, supplier participation, and a seamless marketplace. Until these elements are all in place, greatest advantage will be gained by companies that focus on the big picture of where they can achieve maximum purchasing value with reasonable purchasing productivity – usually based on being able to perform an analysis of spend patterns and behavior.

911 Faqs and more questions

The number 911 has been in the news quite frequently in the last couple of years. 911 is the emergency number dialed by people when they need fire, police or ambulance assistance in a hurry. In the year 911 the Lower Seine area was ceded to the Norse invaders under Hrolf Ranger as the Duchy of Normandy (treaty of St Claire sur Epte). Anastasius III became Pope from 911-913. The Danes started the towv of Drogheda in Ireland. 9 11 also stands for the horrendous attack by terrorists on New York City and the Pentagon in which thousands of people were murdered. Here are some pertinent questions that to this day still have not been answered: Why did the FBI stop their investigation in Mid 1996 of two of Osama bin Laden's relatives in Washington and a Muslim organisation, the World Assembly of Muslim Youth? Was it because they had orders from higher up to stop any investigations related to the Bin Laden Family? Why did George W. Bush give the order to stop inquiries into the terrorist connections of the Bin Laden family based in the US and abroad in early 2001? Why did the US Government allow all the Bin Laden Family members to fly out of the US while all other air-Traffic was grounded? Was it because the Bin Laden family has been funding the Bush family politically for a long time? Why did none of the 19 hijackers appear on the passenger lists involved in the 4 hijjacked planes? Can you explain, why none of the indestructible Black Boxes have been found at any of the crash centers? When was the last time George H. W. Bush travelled to the Middle East on behalf of the privately owned Carlyle Group, one of the largest defense contractors in the U. S. and what was the purpose of that meeting? If we knew that there was a terrorist attack going on, which we did, and we suddenly have two trade towers in New York being obviously hit by terrorist activity, and we also knew of commercial airliners changing course from Boston to Los Angeles, then where was the response of the defense establishment once we saw the diversion of the aircraft headed west from Dulles turning around 180 degrees and, likewise, in the aircraft taking off from Newark and, in flight, turning 180 degrees? Answer: Commenting from CNN on the timeline, 9:03 is the correct time that the United Airlines flight crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center; 9:43 is the time that American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. And 10:10 a. m. is the time that United Airlines flight 93 crashed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Discrepancies between Joint Chiefs of Staff investigations and findings of the 9/11 commission: There was a highly classified United States Special Operations Command program under the command of the U. S. Special Operations Command. It was created as a result of a directive from the Joint Chiefs' of Staff in early October 1999 by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hugh Shelton, to develop an Information Operations Campaign Plan against transnational terrorism, "specifically al-Qaida." According to statements by Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer and confirmed by four others, Able Danger had identified the September 11, 2001 attack leader Mohamed Atta , and three of the 9/11 plot's 19 hijackers, as possible members of an al Qaeda cell linked to the '93 World Trade Center Attacks. The group used all information legally collected under the rule of law. Primarily consisting of classified information, all publicly obtained information was approved after a legal review of SOCOM lawyers. The early identification of the four hijackers by Able Danger appears to contradict the official conclusion of the 9/11 Commission, that American intelligence agencies had not identified Atta as a terrorist prior to the attack. This has resulted in a political controversy that has begun to damage the credibility of the bipartisan 9/11 Commission.

Slr film photography special effects part 2 impressionist effect

: This is a second article addressing SLR film photography Special Effects techniques that can be accomplished “through the lens”, being immediately immortalized on the film and ultimately the negative. It requires no special instructions to the developing agent, whether your local photography shop or mail in developing service. Your prints will be developed with perfect exposure. The Impressionist Effect, like the Ghosting Effect detailed in Part 1, , is accomplished by using your SLR's multiple exposure feature, with a simpler procedure than outlined in your SLR user manual.

The Impressionist Effect is more like photo art, ideal for still life or landscape photography, where all is motionless. This effect works particularly well for photographing flowers but would create an equally impactful and artistic photograph of any still life shot that exhibits lots of different colors; like brightly painted houses, fishing boats or toys. You only take two exposures on the same film frame, one in-focus and the second out-of-focus. This will give your photograph that Monet-style look. The key is that nothing within the frame moves between the first and second shot.

The simple steps to execute the Impressionist Effect are: 1. Stabilize the camera using - a tripod is best, a stable surface is a second option. You might even want to use a remote shutter release cable to avoid any camera jitter. 2. Set number of multiple exposures on your SLR to '2'; 3. For the roll of film in your SLR, determine the film speed (S); 4. Reset the camera film speed (Yes, you can override the setting) to (2 Ч S) or, if not an exact match, set it to the absolute closest speed ((2 Ч S) ± adjustment); 5. Turn OFF the camera's LENS Automatic Focus feature (located on the Lens itself); 6. Take your first shot with the frame in sharp focus; 7. Take the second shot with the frame completely out of focus (Yes, turn your lens to extreme out of focus. REMEMBER: Check and reset the SLR film speed and number of exposures to their original settings before continuing with your next shot. Some SLRs will automatically reset the number of exposures back to '1' before advancing the film to the next frame. It's always better to verify this. All of the SLR Film Special Effects for the Impressionist Effect, detailed in this and the previous Ghosting Effect article, require no special instructions for developing your film. Normal developing at the rated film speed will ensure the picture is properly exposed and developed. This truly artistic photograph will have you considering a number of display options - maybe an 8” x 10” enlargement, or alternatively, a 4” x 6” print in an 8” x 10” double mat – accentuating the Impressionists Art with the classic beauty of a pewter frame.

What a thoughtful gift idea for someone special or that special occasion.

Writing advice from the experts part 3

You must be prepared to work always without applause. - Ernest Hemingway Much of the wisdom available from established authors may be surprising in it’s honesty and straightforward nature. The reason this is likely true is the authors in question have had enough success that there is no need to candy coat the truths they have discovered in their experience. This is the final article in this series. On Learning the Art of Writing I learned to write by listening to people talk. I still feel that the best of my writing comes from having heard rather than having read. - Gayl Jones You have to protect your writing time. You have to protect it to the death. - William Goldman By writing much, one learns to write well. - Robert Southey To produce a mighty work, you must choose a mighty theme. - Herman Melville No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise for the writer, no surprise for the reader. - Robert Frost A writer's job is to imagine everything so personally that the fiction is as vivid as memories. - John Irving Plot springs from character.... I've always sort of believed that these people inside me -- these characters -- know who they are and what they're about and what happens, and they need me to help get it down on paper because they don't type. - Anne Lamott In your writing, be strong, defiant, forbearing. Have a point to make and write to it. Dare to say what you want most to say, and say it as plainly as you can. Whether or not you write well, write bravely. - Bill Stout Whenever you write, whatever you write, never make the mistake of assuming the audience is any less intelligent than you are. - Rod Serling If the stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. - Barry Lopez Write about it by day, and dream about it by night. - E. B. White Any writer overwhelmingly honest about pleasing himself is almost sure to please others. - Marianne Moore On Humor When in doubt have a man come through a door with a gun in his hand. - Raymond Chandler The humorous story is told gravely; the teller does his best to conceal the fact that he even dimly suspects that there is anything funny about it. - Mark Twain On Naming Your Work A good title should be like a good metaphor. It should intrigue without being too baffling or too obvious. - Walker Percy The title to a work of writing is like a house's front porch.... It should invite you to come on in. - Angela Giles Klocke I hope you catch the sense that successful authors draw from the real stuff of life, keep things simple and well told. If you look closely, these authors keep a sense of humor about them and remain personable. These are admirable lessons to consider in your writing journey.

Hunting rabbits

Hunting Rabbits For many people, hunting rabbits is cruel and unusual punishment. For others, however, hunting rabbits is an age old sport that requires patience and skill. This article will speak to the latter while paying no mind to the former, realizing that the rabbit hunt is as old a tradition in America as hunting other animals and acknowledging that, while hunting may not be necessary in any modern context, it is a heck of a lot of fun. Most people choose to hunt rabbits with a dog. This is because using a dog can help bring the rabbit out into the open or can help draw the hunter towards the area in which the rabbits are more prolific. A dog can also serve as a great companion to hunting, enabling the hunter to actually have someone to talk to instead of the cold steel of the Remington rifle. Still, some people choose to hunt without a furry friend, making for a different hunting experience. When people hunt for rabbits without a dog, it is important to learn the traits and factors involved with rabbits. The hunter must virtually become the rabbit; learning the rabbits pathways and food stops are vitally important to a successful rabbit hunt, so thinking like a rabbit is integral to the success of the hunt. Of course, thinking like a rabbit may tell you that killing these furry little friends for sport isn't such a great idea. If that happens, ignore those facts and focus in on your goal of bagging a fluffy bunny. An ideal time to hunt bunnies is in the first warm days of spring. Here, bunnies will likely be soaking up the sun and having a great time in open fields. This is a great time to break out your rifle and start bagging some rabbits. The time is ideal because, in relation to the winter, the rabbits you seek will be more out in the open and more prone to be visible to the naked eye. In winter, rabbits tend to smartly utilize brush cover and brambles to cover their tracks from nosy bloodhounds. It is important to realize that rabbits tend to run from side to side. This, of course, does not mean that you should not actively watch the rabbit while firing madly into the open field. What it does mean is that a hunter can actively track the path of the rabbit by watching for repeated steps in terms of the tracking. A rabbit will only run in a short line for a short time, changing pace and darting back and forth in jagged hops until it reaches its safe cover. Knowing this, follow the rabbit with your tracking skills and nail it before it hops down the rabbit hole and back to Wonderland. Many hunters make the mistake of moving too quickly and making too much noise when hunting rabbits. Just ask Elmer Fudd about the best options for hunting rabbits and he will tell you that the best technique for hunting “wabbits” is to slowly stalk the prey before firing off shot after shot from your alarmingly huge elephant gun. The honest truth about hunting bunnies is that the technique must fall somewhere in the middle. Charging into the middle of a known rabbit field with your guns blazing will likely not catch you any rabbits, but you do need to be somewhat assertive to bag a bunny. The overall best technique for hunting rabbits is what is known as the “stop and go” technique. This technique is exactly what it sounds like; the essence of the stop and go technique is in utilizing tip-toe style movements and stalking the rabbit through watching it, moving towards it and moving further towards it. As you can pattern the rabbits' movements, you can eventually squeeze off a shot and throw poor Cottontail in the trunk to impress all of your friends. If you miss, however, be careful. Some rabbits actually bite. Word count 662

Get cheap car insurance for convicted drivers

After a driver has been convicted of a crime, it takes time for that driver to obtain cheap car insurance again; however, it’s eventually possible if the driver takes positive action and refrains from the negative action that allowed the conviction. If you are convicted of DUI or DWI… …make sure you take all necessary steps to satisfy the court. This may mean you’ll have to enroll in, and successfully complete, a defensive driving course or a similar course. You may also be required to begin attending Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings. Your judge may even sentence you to complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation course. Whatever your sentence is, make sure you follow through with it. Obtaining a cheap car insurance policy is possible one day, and in order for that day to arrive, you must show responsibility. If you are convicted of a traffic violation… …it’s time to start nursing your driving record back to health. Most traffic violations aren’t enough to land you in jail or even suspend your license, but they will add points to your driving record. Inquire about taking a defensive driving course to help reduce the points on your driving record. Aside from that, you basically have to wait until the points disappear on their own, which could take three years or more. If you are convicted of causing a traffic accident… …again, meet all requirements to satisfy the court. Make sure your current car insurance policy covers all physical and property damages. Attend all defensive driving courses and similar courses you can. Ask about steps you can take to lower the points on your driving record, and be prepared to wait a few years for them to disappear. Obtaining cheap car insurance for convicted drivers isn’t a quick, easy task, but as long as you take the required steps and have patience, you will obtain cheap car insurance again one day.

8 Tips for traveling with your dog

Just because you have a dog doesn’t mean you have to stay home all the time. If you plan ahead and take a little care, it is easy and fun to travel with your dog. Here are some tips to make the trip easier on both you and your pet: 1. Get your dog used to riding in the car by taking him on short trips. Go to fun places like the dog park, the fast food drive through (where you can feed him bits of meat from your burger), or to visit friends. You want him to think that trips in the car are fun. You don’t want your dog to think that all car trips end up at the vet’s office. 2. If your dog tends to get carsick, don’t feed him the morning of the trip. Having your dog travel with an empty stomach will help to prevent any car sickness. 3. Bring plenty of water and a water dish along. You will need to give your dog periodic drinks of water when you stop for a rest. It will be easier to get your dog to drink if it is familiar water from home. Water in different places often smells or tastes differently, and your dog may not want to drink it. 4. Be sure to pack your dog’s food, treats, favorite bed, toys, and leash. 5. If your dog uses a crate, bring that along too. If you don’t have a large vehicle, you can buy crates that fold up. When you get to your destination, you can put your dog in his crate while you go somewhere that you can’t bring him along. 6. How should your dog travel in the car? Some dogs like to sit or lay on the seat, so bring a blanket to protect the upholstery. Other dogs may need to be kept in a crate in the car. Be sure the crate can’t slide around and scare the dog while you’re driving. You can also purchase dog seat belts to keep your dog safe while sitting in the car. 7. Make a stop every few hours to walk your dog and give him some water. Some dogs are frightened by the noisy trucks driving by, so try to walk in a quiet area. Be a good citizen and bring plastic bags along to pick up the mess. 8. If your dog is anxious about staying in a hotel or strange house at your destination, he might not eat or drink. You don’t want him to get dehydrated, so be sure to get him to drink, at least. You can mix chicken broth or gravy into the dog’s water. That will usually get him to lap it right up. You can mix chicken broth or gravy into the food too. The first trip will be the hardest, because your dog will not realize that you are coming back. With the first trip behind you, if you have taken the time to make sure it is pleasant for your dog, future traveling with your dog should be a breeze.

How to compare low cost car insurance in connecticut

When comparing low-cost car insurance in Connecticut there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Although the coverages may be identical, each insurance company may approach the underwriting information in a different way, and that can result in varying premium amounts. Additionally, you should be aware of the insurance company’s financial stability. Here are a few things to keep in mind: 1. Claim service: More than just providing an auto ID card, insurance companies must respond at the time of a loss. If your vehicle is stolen or if you’ve been involved in an accident, you want your insurance company to respond immediately. The last thing you want is to be transferred from voice mail to voice mail in an emergency. Find out in advance how the insurance company handles claims. Find out their philosophy on claims and how quickly claims are settled. 2. Financial Stability: An organization called AM Best Company rates the financial stability of all insurance companies. Before you sign on the dotted line, have your insurance agent provide you with the AM Best rating. Some companies with very low rating may give you the best premium quote. However, is it worth saving money on insurance premiums when the company might not be around when you need them to pay a claim? 3. Consistent Underwriting Information: When submitting underwriting information to more than one insurance company, make sure the information is the same for each company. If one company’s underwriter asks for clarification and you provide additional information, be sure to give the same clarification to the other companies you are approaching to ensure that you are getting a true apples to apples comparison. 4. Shop Around: It is best to get at least three insurance quotes for your auto. Too many times people are tempted to take the first quote they receive. You will do yourself a disservice by not getting alternative quotes.

5 Ways to soothe mind body and spirit

: Self improvement (or self help) tools come in many shapes and sizes; sometimes it’s physical in nature (a self help book, having a massage, painting with water colors), or spiritual in nature (flower essences, Reiki, meditation which is both physical and spiritual, etc). Five of the best self help options that I’ve used successfully to help soothe my own mind, body and spirit, are: 1. Meditation techniques – a fabulous self help tool which greatly benefits overall health and wellbeing. There are many techniques to choose from such as: Visually guided meditations; Candle meditation; Breathing meditation; Crystal meditation; Writing meditation (alternating using dominant and non-dominant hand); Walking meditation; Body scanning; and A self healing meditation using either color; breathe work; aromatherapy; etc. 2. Painting with water colors, pastels or oil paints – express your uniqueness through art. This is a wonderful self help tool to employ for inner healing, letting go and for creating something new (a masterpiece for your lounge room wall). 3. Vibrational essences. Part of ancient wisdom, vibrational essences are used in healing to assist with the removal of emotional blocks and patterns, as well as resolving issues from past lives. Essences are generally in liquid form and can also be used in creams, ointments and oils (I sometimes combine mine with an aromatherapy oil blend). Vibrational substances are derived from light (sun, moon etc), healing energy (universal or spiritual energy, prana, Reiki etc), plants (flowers, stems, leaf etc), mineral (crystals, gold etc), environmental (sacred places), or animal. Some examples of essences available (there are many) to explore further as a self help tool are: Flower, Gem, Angel, Shell, Coral, Sea, Goddess, and Chakra essences 4. Journal writing is a fabulous self help healing tool connecting you with your true essence, your spiritual self. Find yourself a special journal/diary to write in; something special to write with (can be brightly colored inks or the more traditional black, blue or reds) and make a date with yourself to do some journal writing every morning at the same time (before rising out of bed). I’ve practiced journal writing as a self help tool for many years and still find it, to this day, one of the greatest self help and self improvement tools around – and it costs nothing! Write out your worries, sadness, loneliness, or whatever is playing on your mind. When you’ve done that write in your journal the excitement, enthusiasm and passion you intend to experience for the day ahead, the projects you’re working on, friends you’ll catch up with, food you’ll eat, possible miracles that might happen, shopping to be done, your work day etc. 5. Have a massage. Treat yourself to some bodywork like a Swedish massage. Swedish is a more traditional or western soft tissue type of massage, however if you’re after something a little more unique for healing mind, body, and spirit you could choose: Aromatherapy massage – there’s nothing quite like this one using essential oils for body, mind and spirit. Ka Huna, LomiLomi – gentle, relaxing, soothing and stretching massage (even watching this massage is relaxing); Reflexology – therapeutic hand and foot massage; Reiki – hands on energy healing (aligns Chakras etc) Vichy Shower – warm water is directed over your body, gently massaging it (this is heavenly, especially after a salt scrub). Acupressure – form of bodywork based on Chinese Meridian theory Ayurvedic – part of a traditional detoxification and rejuvenation program of India called Panchakarma – vigorious massage with warm oils and herbs to remove toxins, is calming and balancing, and facilitates profound inner peace. Hot stone massage – warm smooth stones are applied to the body and employed by the therapist’s hands. A massage not listed that I experienced while ago was a form of Swedish massage. I was given small smooth rocks to hold in either hand, at the end of the massage the therapist held my feet and ‘tuned’ me, which sounded like a clarinet going up and down the scales. To say I felt relaxed and energised at the same time is an understatement. It was amazing. I’ve road tested many self help tools over the years; it’s been an amazing journey with the most profound assistance coming from spirit. Sometimes good comes from being blinded by the light. Michaela Scherr, Spiritual Growth Advocate