We have this mistaken idea that to go green, we have to spend green dollars. Well, actually, you do not need to strain your budget just to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle. In fact, you will be fattening up your wallets with these tips on going green without spending your green dollars. And trust us, these ways are easy, effective and convenient.
Reduce Food Waste
Your grocery bill may constitute more than 50 percent of your total household bills. Thus, any and all efforts to reduce food waste will add up to big benefits to your pockets and to the environment for many reasons. You can achieve this end by:
* Reducing your food consumption in terms of shopping for groceries.
* Using leftovers for new dishes and enforcing a no-dregs policy
* Planning meals in advance to avoid too many leftovers
Use Heaters Wisely
We are so dependent on hot water for many of our needs from washing our bodies to washing our dishes and clothes. Well, go green by choosing cold water for many activities in the house. Start by taking cold showers when the weather permits instead of hot tub baths. Then progress into using unheated tap water for washing your hands, dishes and clothes. Studies have shown that tap water is just as effective in killing germs as hot water. The trick is in washing your hands properly for 20 seconds, soaking the clothes for 30 minutes to remove stubborn dirt and washing off the dregs on the eating utensils before placing on a full dishwasher.
Unplug the Appliances
You can save as much as 10-15 percent of your electricity bill simply by unplugging the cords from their sockets when these are not in use. This is because so-called phantom electricity does not flow from the grid into your appliances. And speaking of appliances, you can save money by either buying ones with the Energy Star logo or ones that have been refurbished. Of course, make sure that the refurbished appliances are also energy-efficient. You ought to save money in the long run instead of sticking to your run-down appliances. However, do recycle said old appliances with the manufacturers or with the recycling centers.
Use Recycled Materials for Your Home
As much as possible, use recycled materials for your home. You can purchase scrap lumber from hardware stores, vintage wood and glass panels from garage sales and old houses, utensils and ornaments made of recycled materials from green stores and sites, to name a few options. You will often spend less on these items and yet get as much mileage as you possibly can from them. Better yet, you should adopt the motto of environmentalists everywhere - reduce, reuse and recycle. You will soon find that indeed being eco-friendly has its rewards for you and for your children's children.
Starting today, take a look around your home and see what else needs to be done to be as environmentally-friendly as possible.
Read about ways to start going green in the kitchen and more about the different ways to recycle.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Why We Designed Our Own NAS Servers For Use In Our Data Center
Over the past few years, we at Technetium, Inc. have had the opportunity to deal with Snap because of our model 14000 Snap servers. One day we installed new managed switches and the Snap Web-based management console would no longer operate. It would just hang at gigabit speed. To make a long story short, after exhausting all of my options on the Internet, I sent Snap technical support an email to try and resolve the problem. Here is their response:
Your case, 000000000005476, was updated. Please refer to the information below for our response. Please Click here if you need additional support on this issue.
Please do not reply to this email as it will not be seen by a live representative.
Your Query:
I have 2 snap 12000s and they will not negotiate 1000tx to my Dell Powerconnect 5324 switch. I'm afraid to set the nic in debug to anything other than auto.
It also shows half duplex when the switch shows full duplex.
Thank you in advance,
Todd Foster
Our Response:
Good morning Todd.
Again this is not technical support. We can be reached on a pay-per-incident of $120.00 through our 2 numbers: 408-934-7274 and 321-207-2000.
Sincerely,
Adaptec Customer Service
To my dismay, they wanted $120 just to talk to me, and my bet is they wanted another $1,000 or so to upgrade the software. On their Website I could not find any way to buy support for this model any more. And by the way, to add replication between 2 of their Snap servers, it would cost something like $1,000 per box.
So, here we are, with 2 boxes, no support, and I'll bet that you can't even buy parts for it any more from Snap, much less anywhere else (maybe eBay?).
Off we go to buy new NAS replacements. Originally these 14000's were $10K apiece, for roughly 1TB of storage. All things being equal, I should be able to buy a NAS box for really cheap (yeah right!). What I found was that a high-quality NAS system that would do RAID 5 would cost between $3,500 and 4,500, not to mention that a 1TB Snap 520 would be over $5K. That is when we decided to build our own NAS servers!
With a great backround in PC/server hardware, it was easy for me to pick top-quality hardware and brand name components. I still have Pentium Pro servers that work! I chose the best hardware, put it in a rack mount server case, and voila! I have a NAS server. Here is the list of components:
* FreeNAS redone to work with the hardware that we provide
* Kingwin 4 in 3 Multi-Drive Bay SATA Internal Hot Swap Mobile Rack, w/ Key Lock, LED Indicator & Two 40mm Cooling Fans
* SONY Beige DDU1615 Internal EIDE 16X DVD-ROM Drive
* Enermax ELT500AWT 500W Power Supply
* 4U IPC-4071 Rackmount Chassis Server Case - Beige Color
* Transcend TS256MCF45I-D flash card
* 4 ea. Seagate(ST3500630NS)500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM 16MB Buff Hard drive
* Addonics ADSACFW CF to SATA adapter
* SUPERMICRO|MBD-PDSME+
* 3WARE 9650SE-4LPML SATAII RAID controller
* INTEL XEON 3060 775 2.4G 4M
* 1Gx2|Kingston DII667 KVR667D2N5K2/2G
We need an OS now, and for that I picked FreeNAS (http://www.freenas.org) which runs on FreeBSD. You can't ask for a more stable operating system. And by the way, the FreeNAS OS runs from memory and boots from a CF card (no chance of the hard drive crashing and destroying the config). This custom built NAS system has turned out great, and our client is very pleased with the money we saved them.
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Your case, 000000000005476, was updated. Please refer to the information below for our response. Please Click here if you need additional support on this issue.
Please do not reply to this email as it will not be seen by a live representative.
Your Query:
I have 2 snap 12000s and they will not negotiate 1000tx to my Dell Powerconnect 5324 switch. I'm afraid to set the nic in debug to anything other than auto.
It also shows half duplex when the switch shows full duplex.
Thank you in advance,
Todd Foster
Our Response:
Good morning Todd.
Again this is not technical support. We can be reached on a pay-per-incident of $120.00 through our 2 numbers: 408-934-7274 and 321-207-2000.
Sincerely,
Adaptec Customer Service
To my dismay, they wanted $120 just to talk to me, and my bet is they wanted another $1,000 or so to upgrade the software. On their Website I could not find any way to buy support for this model any more. And by the way, to add replication between 2 of their Snap servers, it would cost something like $1,000 per box.
So, here we are, with 2 boxes, no support, and I'll bet that you can't even buy parts for it any more from Snap, much less anywhere else (maybe eBay?).
Off we go to buy new NAS replacements. Originally these 14000's were $10K apiece, for roughly 1TB of storage. All things being equal, I should be able to buy a NAS box for really cheap (yeah right!). What I found was that a high-quality NAS system that would do RAID 5 would cost between $3,500 and 4,500, not to mention that a 1TB Snap 520 would be over $5K. That is when we decided to build our own NAS servers!
With a great backround in PC/server hardware, it was easy for me to pick top-quality hardware and brand name components. I still have Pentium Pro servers that work! I chose the best hardware, put it in a rack mount server case, and voila! I have a NAS server. Here is the list of components:
* FreeNAS redone to work with the hardware that we provide
* Kingwin 4 in 3 Multi-Drive Bay SATA Internal Hot Swap Mobile Rack, w/ Key Lock, LED Indicator & Two 40mm Cooling Fans
* SONY Beige DDU1615 Internal EIDE 16X DVD-ROM Drive
* Enermax ELT500AWT 500W Power Supply
* 4U IPC-4071 Rackmount Chassis Server Case - Beige Color
* Transcend TS256MCF45I-D flash card
* 4 ea. Seagate(ST3500630NS)500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM 16MB Buff Hard drive
* Addonics ADSACFW CF to SATA adapter
* SUPERMICRO|MBD-PDSME+
* 3WARE 9650SE-4LPML SATAII RAID controller
* INTEL XEON 3060 775 2.4G 4M
* 1Gx2|Kingston DII667 KVR667D2N5K2/2G
We need an OS now, and for that I picked FreeNAS (http://www.freenas.org) which runs on FreeBSD. You can't ask for a more stable operating system. And by the way, the FreeNAS OS runs from memory and boots from a CF card (no chance of the hard drive crashing and destroying the config). This custom built NAS system has turned out great, and our client is very pleased with the money we saved them.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
8 Ways To Make Your Ads More Effective
I don't know everything and if I have learned one thing about doing business on the Internet it is that the more you learn the more you don't know. However, I have been doing business on the Internet since 1999 and I've managed to carve out a successful enterprise for myself with several profit streams. The largest percentage of my marketing and promotional efforts has been conducted through one simple method-Ezine Advertising.
These are the 8 important lessons I've learned regarding Ezine Advertising and Marketing Success:
A common mistake many advertisers make is to attempt to do too much, or rather sell too much, in one ad. Sure you have lots of great products but you can't sell them all in a few lines-at least not individually. Instead focus on the benefit your customer can achieve from all your products and promote that! People are much more likely to click on a link that BENEFITS them than a link that promises to sell them something.
For example, "Help your child reach their maximum potential" instead of "Try our many reading, writing, math, shapes and colors programs"
More importantly, tell the customer "what your product or service is going to do for him."
It is important that you identify your Unique Selling Proposition before you begin your advertising program. This will determine which Ezines (or markets) you target as well as what you should include in your ad copy. Who will be interested in your product and why? What benefits does your product offer them?
Don't go for the sale in your ad! You are at a disadvantage because you can't list all your products' wonderful benefits in the space allowed. Also, there is only a small percentage of any Ezine audience that is ready to buy your product at the exact moment they view your ad. Yes, maybe they should be, but most people today live in the moment and if this isn't the time they want to buy then they aren't going to buy, end of story.
But it doesn't have to be the end of the story. If you go for the soft sell approach your target consumer is much more likely to click on your link and then you've got the chance to go for the hard sell-again and again!
Here's an example. I'm selling a product called the Preschool Prep Power Pack. It's an educational CD for preschoolers. Now I could go for the hard sell in my promotion and I would make some sales but a lot of people who really might be interested won't even look at my site and product. However, I've chose to go the soft sell approach. Instead of selling my product in my ads, my ads offer two FREE items. I offer a free newsletter (Preschoolers Learn More) offering tips about preparing preschoolers for kindergarten. This is my target market for my product. The folks who subscribe also receive a free ABC-123 coloring book. Why wouldn't the parent of a preschooler subscribe, right?
But what's in it for me as a business person? A lot! Think about it. I now have the freely offered contact information for my target market. Now I can regularly email them information about my product. I'm confident they will buy eventually because my product provides a solution to something that concerns them-or they wouldn't have subscribed in the first place!
Another common mistake is not giving your ad campaign enough time to work.
Studies show it takes prospects an average of seven exposures to your promotion before they take the bait. Even after they have clicked through to your site visitors may need to visit your site as many as three times before they buy from you. So make sure you keep that offer in front of them. That means it may well pay to take the long-term package versus a one-shot ad.
People run through their emails rapidly and delete things they wish they hadn't. Make their wish come true! Give them a second, third, fourth chance. The formula is--when you're sick and tired of it, the public is just beginning to hear it.
Just because you've bought ad space doesn't mean you have to utilize every pixel or character-space. Short, punchy lines that do not use up every available space are more effective. Think about the reader scanning down the page or screen. What will catch their eye and make them stop scanning and actually read? White space is your friend so don't squander it. Use it to set off your important message.
Make sure you apply the same principal to your urls and e-mail addresses as well. Nothing can make an ad look more cluttered than giant web addresses with a complicated string of numbers and letters. If you have to use an address like that (perhaps for your affiliate code, for example) then it might be wise to use a redirect. There are numerous free services out there (http://snipurl.com for exmple) although perhaps it might be a good idea to use a page from your own web site with a redirect programmed in
USE YOUR HEAD
Your headline is the most important part of your ad. This is usually the line that determines whether the skimming reader will stop or skip ahead.
Some of the proven headline formulas include:
1. Ask the reader a question: "Are you worried about filing your
tax return this year?"
2. Tell the reader how to do something: "How to buy a
car without getting a lemon."
3. Provide a testimonial: "Big Al saved me $200 last month. Thanks, Cindy Lou from Paducah, Kentucky."
4. Make a command. Turn your most important benefit into a commanding
headline. "Stop rushing through life." "Make more money this month." "Feel better about yourself."
5. Important news makes a good headline. "Max Electronics just went international!"
6. Start the clock: "Buyers who act before midnight Tuesday will save an extra $50!"
7. Give the reader something free: "Free whatsit for the first 100 visitors!"
DON'T FORGET TO TELL THEM WHAT TO DO!
It sounds almost ridiculous, but simply giving clear, specific directions about what you want the reader to do can increase the response to your ads.
Click here to find out more: http://whatsit.com
Subscribe by emailing subscribe@whatsit.com
Visit http://whatsit.com today to save!
SET YOUR BUDGET
One of the most difficult things to decide for any business person is how much money to spend on promotion. There really is one simple way to determine the answer. How much is a customer worth to you? That tells you a great deal about how much you can afford to spend on advertising.
The simple formula to calculate the net worth of a visitor is: Net Profit divided by Conversion Rate.
First, what is your net profit on an average sale? Let's say $10 to make it easy. (Hey, I'm an English professor, I need to keep it simple!)
Then consider what your conversion rate is for visitors to become customers. Let's say one visitor out of 50 becomes a customer. (This makes your conversion rate 50 as you need 50 customers to make a sale)
With this example, a visitor is worth $0.50 to you. ($10 divided by 50)
So if you spend $100 on an advertising campaign that draws in 1000 visitors then you made $400 on that campaign.
SET REALISTIC GOALS
This issue is really about control. Yes, if you could control things that you would have a high sell through but that isn't always going to happen. In fact, for most advertisers that isn't going to happen. However, if your goal is to capture customers then you are much more likely to match your goal or even exceed it. And in the end a customer is worth a lot more to you than a sale because a customer can represent many sales over years to come-sales that were fairly easy to achieve.
As frustrating as it may be, advertising is usually about long-term versus short-term benefits. Your ad simply serves as a lure to draw people into your site or long-term promotion. Once you've pulled them in then you need to sell them. So it is not really fair to judge an ad campaign on simple sales.
The success of an ad campaign should be measured by one or two elements only-first, how many people followed up on your offer (click-through rate) and second, how many of those visitors were you able to convert into customers (conversion rate).
Over time you will be able to judge where the weak link in your chain of customer creation exists and work to fix it.
Low click-through rate? Then it is probably your offer. You are not giving readers enough incentive to follow through. What is in it for them to click on your offer? Remember you are selling benefits!
Low conversion rate? Then perhaps you are not attracting the right sort of visitor. Target your incentive (the free offer, for example) to match your target audience. See my example in SOFT SELL.
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These are the 8 important lessons I've learned regarding Ezine Advertising and Marketing Success:
A common mistake many advertisers make is to attempt to do too much, or rather sell too much, in one ad. Sure you have lots of great products but you can't sell them all in a few lines-at least not individually. Instead focus on the benefit your customer can achieve from all your products and promote that! People are much more likely to click on a link that BENEFITS them than a link that promises to sell them something.
For example, "Help your child reach their maximum potential" instead of "Try our many reading, writing, math, shapes and colors programs"
More importantly, tell the customer "what your product or service is going to do for him."
It is important that you identify your Unique Selling Proposition before you begin your advertising program. This will determine which Ezines (or markets) you target as well as what you should include in your ad copy. Who will be interested in your product and why? What benefits does your product offer them?
Don't go for the sale in your ad! You are at a disadvantage because you can't list all your products' wonderful benefits in the space allowed. Also, there is only a small percentage of any Ezine audience that is ready to buy your product at the exact moment they view your ad. Yes, maybe they should be, but most people today live in the moment and if this isn't the time they want to buy then they aren't going to buy, end of story.
But it doesn't have to be the end of the story. If you go for the soft sell approach your target consumer is much more likely to click on your link and then you've got the chance to go for the hard sell-again and again!
Here's an example. I'm selling a product called the Preschool Prep Power Pack. It's an educational CD for preschoolers. Now I could go for the hard sell in my promotion and I would make some sales but a lot of people who really might be interested won't even look at my site and product. However, I've chose to go the soft sell approach. Instead of selling my product in my ads, my ads offer two FREE items. I offer a free newsletter (Preschoolers Learn More) offering tips about preparing preschoolers for kindergarten. This is my target market for my product. The folks who subscribe also receive a free ABC-123 coloring book. Why wouldn't the parent of a preschooler subscribe, right?
But what's in it for me as a business person? A lot! Think about it. I now have the freely offered contact information for my target market. Now I can regularly email them information about my product. I'm confident they will buy eventually because my product provides a solution to something that concerns them-or they wouldn't have subscribed in the first place!
Another common mistake is not giving your ad campaign enough time to work.
Studies show it takes prospects an average of seven exposures to your promotion before they take the bait. Even after they have clicked through to your site visitors may need to visit your site as many as three times before they buy from you. So make sure you keep that offer in front of them. That means it may well pay to take the long-term package versus a one-shot ad.
People run through their emails rapidly and delete things they wish they hadn't. Make their wish come true! Give them a second, third, fourth chance. The formula is--when you're sick and tired of it, the public is just beginning to hear it.
Just because you've bought ad space doesn't mean you have to utilize every pixel or character-space. Short, punchy lines that do not use up every available space are more effective. Think about the reader scanning down the page or screen. What will catch their eye and make them stop scanning and actually read? White space is your friend so don't squander it. Use it to set off your important message.
Make sure you apply the same principal to your urls and e-mail addresses as well. Nothing can make an ad look more cluttered than giant web addresses with a complicated string of numbers and letters. If you have to use an address like that (perhaps for your affiliate code, for example) then it might be wise to use a redirect. There are numerous free services out there (http://snipurl.com for exmple) although perhaps it might be a good idea to use a page from your own web site with a redirect programmed in
USE YOUR HEAD
Your headline is the most important part of your ad. This is usually the line that determines whether the skimming reader will stop or skip ahead.
Some of the proven headline formulas include:
1. Ask the reader a question: "Are you worried about filing your
tax return this year?"
2. Tell the reader how to do something: "How to buy a
car without getting a lemon."
3. Provide a testimonial: "Big Al saved me $200 last month. Thanks, Cindy Lou from Paducah, Kentucky."
4. Make a command. Turn your most important benefit into a commanding
headline. "Stop rushing through life." "Make more money this month." "Feel better about yourself."
5. Important news makes a good headline. "Max Electronics just went international!"
6. Start the clock: "Buyers who act before midnight Tuesday will save an extra $50!"
7. Give the reader something free: "Free whatsit for the first 100 visitors!"
DON'T FORGET TO TELL THEM WHAT TO DO!
It sounds almost ridiculous, but simply giving clear, specific directions about what you want the reader to do can increase the response to your ads.
Click here to find out more: http://whatsit.com
Subscribe by emailing subscribe@whatsit.com
Visit http://whatsit.com today to save!
SET YOUR BUDGET
One of the most difficult things to decide for any business person is how much money to spend on promotion. There really is one simple way to determine the answer. How much is a customer worth to you? That tells you a great deal about how much you can afford to spend on advertising.
The simple formula to calculate the net worth of a visitor is: Net Profit divided by Conversion Rate.
First, what is your net profit on an average sale? Let's say $10 to make it easy. (Hey, I'm an English professor, I need to keep it simple!)
Then consider what your conversion rate is for visitors to become customers. Let's say one visitor out of 50 becomes a customer. (This makes your conversion rate 50 as you need 50 customers to make a sale)
With this example, a visitor is worth $0.50 to you. ($10 divided by 50)
So if you spend $100 on an advertising campaign that draws in 1000 visitors then you made $400 on that campaign.
SET REALISTIC GOALS
This issue is really about control. Yes, if you could control things that you would have a high sell through but that isn't always going to happen. In fact, for most advertisers that isn't going to happen. However, if your goal is to capture customers then you are much more likely to match your goal or even exceed it. And in the end a customer is worth a lot more to you than a sale because a customer can represent many sales over years to come-sales that were fairly easy to achieve.
As frustrating as it may be, advertising is usually about long-term versus short-term benefits. Your ad simply serves as a lure to draw people into your site or long-term promotion. Once you've pulled them in then you need to sell them. So it is not really fair to judge an ad campaign on simple sales.
The success of an ad campaign should be measured by one or two elements only-first, how many people followed up on your offer (click-through rate) and second, how many of those visitors were you able to convert into customers (conversion rate).
Over time you will be able to judge where the weak link in your chain of customer creation exists and work to fix it.
Low click-through rate? Then it is probably your offer. You are not giving readers enough incentive to follow through. What is in it for them to click on your offer? Remember you are selling benefits!
Low conversion rate? Then perhaps you are not attracting the right sort of visitor. Target your incentive (the free offer, for example) to match your target audience. See my example in SOFT SELL.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Take Care of Your Health - Easy Steps
Now more than at any other time, many people are alooking to have the best health possible. The result of this is that the health and fitness industries are raking in billions every year on herbal supplements, vitamins, fitness equipment, diets, etc.
Making a commitment to take care of your body, both internal and external, is probably one of the most important you'll ever make so getting it "right fiirst time" is critical for your overall health.
Here are a few tips to help you discover ways to maintain a healthier lifestyle, and enjoy the best of health without spending a fortune.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be traced back more than 2,000 years. This traditional treatment of many eastern countries is said to be beneficial by stimulating zones of the body, known as "Meridians" that have a direct relationship to internal organs, and the spirit. Practioners insert fine needles into the Meridians to promote natural healing, improve bodily functions and give your immune system a boost.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage such as Aromatherapy aren't there just to make you feel good!.
The benefits of therapeutic massage are many:
· Pain reduction / elimination
· Stress reduction / elimination
· Improved circulation in the blood and lymphatic systems
· Improved mechanical function
Are just a few of the benefits. Massage styles include Aromatherapy, Swedish, Sports and Reflexology.
Eat Well
We all know we should eat well, reduce fat, salt and sugar intake but eating well also means eating at the right times. Breakfast should never be missed! Later meals should be lighter and healthy, and eating just before bed is a definite no no.
The basic lessons about we learned as children about the four major food groups (NOT coffee, burger, donuts and fries!!) still apply to us as adults if your are vegan or vegetarian you might consider a taking a B 12 supplement.
Supplements and Vitamins
Before buying and using vitamins and food supplements there are a couple of rules to follow.
Get advice from a reputable source
· Buy from a reputable source
The following supplements and vitamins are reputed to be good for general health: Aloe Vera, Grape seed extract, Glucosamine, and Selenium (said to be a powerful anti-viral supplement) . Vitamins E, C, B-12, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.
Kill Stress
Stress is not just a key contributor to poor health, it can prove fatal. Studies have found that stress can be linked to heart attacks, certain cancers, high blood pressure (can result in strokes) mood swings, depression, and broken relationships.
Sleep
If you aren't sleeping well, you aren't healthy! Consult your doc immediately. Sleep deprivation leads to stress (see above), an increase in the likelyhood of accidents at home, at work and on the road and reduced performance all round.
Laughter
When you laugh beneficial things happen to your body:
Your Heart becomes stronger
Blood presure is reduced
Muscles relax
Your Lungs becomes stronger
Stress is reduced;
Pain is forgotten
Immunity is boosted
And on top of all this you feel better in general. Enough said!
Stop Smoking
You already know the facts, it's been rammed down your throat for years. So who am I to nag you?
DISCLAIMER:
All health care planning should be made under the guidance of you physician and/or other qulaified health practitioners. The content within only presents an overview and does not replace medical advice from a practicing physician. Further, the information in this articlel is provided "as is"and without warranties of any kind either express or implied. under any circumstances,including, but not limited to, negligence, neither shall any distributor of this informationbe liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the information presented herein.
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Making a commitment to take care of your body, both internal and external, is probably one of the most important you'll ever make so getting it "right fiirst time" is critical for your overall health.
Here are a few tips to help you discover ways to maintain a healthier lifestyle, and enjoy the best of health without spending a fortune.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be traced back more than 2,000 years. This traditional treatment of many eastern countries is said to be beneficial by stimulating zones of the body, known as "Meridians" that have a direct relationship to internal organs, and the spirit. Practioners insert fine needles into the Meridians to promote natural healing, improve bodily functions and give your immune system a boost.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage such as Aromatherapy aren't there just to make you feel good!.
The benefits of therapeutic massage are many:
· Pain reduction / elimination
· Stress reduction / elimination
· Improved circulation in the blood and lymphatic systems
· Improved mechanical function
Are just a few of the benefits. Massage styles include Aromatherapy, Swedish, Sports and Reflexology.
Eat Well
We all know we should eat well, reduce fat, salt and sugar intake but eating well also means eating at the right times. Breakfast should never be missed! Later meals should be lighter and healthy, and eating just before bed is a definite no no.
The basic lessons about we learned as children about the four major food groups (NOT coffee, burger, donuts and fries!!) still apply to us as adults if your are vegan or vegetarian you might consider a taking a B 12 supplement.
Supplements and Vitamins
Before buying and using vitamins and food supplements there are a couple of rules to follow.
Get advice from a reputable source
· Buy from a reputable source
The following supplements and vitamins are reputed to be good for general health: Aloe Vera, Grape seed extract, Glucosamine, and Selenium (said to be a powerful anti-viral supplement) . Vitamins E, C, B-12, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.
Kill Stress
Stress is not just a key contributor to poor health, it can prove fatal. Studies have found that stress can be linked to heart attacks, certain cancers, high blood pressure (can result in strokes) mood swings, depression, and broken relationships.
Sleep
If you aren't sleeping well, you aren't healthy! Consult your doc immediately. Sleep deprivation leads to stress (see above), an increase in the likelyhood of accidents at home, at work and on the road and reduced performance all round.
Laughter
When you laugh beneficial things happen to your body:
Your Heart becomes stronger
Blood presure is reduced
Muscles relax
Your Lungs becomes stronger
Stress is reduced;
Pain is forgotten
Immunity is boosted
And on top of all this you feel better in general. Enough said!
Stop Smoking
You already know the facts, it's been rammed down your throat for years. So who am I to nag you?
DISCLAIMER:
All health care planning should be made under the guidance of you physician and/or other qulaified health practitioners. The content within only presents an overview and does not replace medical advice from a practicing physician. Further, the information in this articlel is provided "as is"and without warranties of any kind either express or implied. under any circumstances,including, but not limited to, negligence, neither shall any distributor of this informationbe liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the information presented herein.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Golf Tips – The Secret And Crucial Role Of Alignment In Supercharging Your Game!
The alignment is an absolutely crucial and vital part to any golfer’s game. You swing round your body, therefore if your body is offline, your swing in turn will be off line and out of sync, resulting in a poor swing and a poor shot, usually ending up deep in the rough.
When setting up to the ball, firstly ensure the clubface is square to the ‘ball to pin line’ (the line between the ball and the pin), and ensure that your shoulders, hips and feet are all parallel to the ‘ball to pin line’, if these 3 are not aligned and one is out, a good body turn is ruined with a poor swing resulting.
When training, on the driving range or wherever you can practise, a useful technique for lining up is to place a club on the floor and check that you’re your feet, hips and shoulders line up with each other, the shoulder alignment is particularly crucial because your body turn starts with your shoulders.
Ideally, you should be lining your body up slightly to the left of the target (slightly to the right for left hand players), as opposed to trying to line your body up with the target itself.
On the course a simple test to see if this is the case, is to look at the target, if you can see your left shoulder, then you are lined up to too far to the right (visa versa for lefthanders), your shoulder should be just out of sight.
Poor Alignment can have several affects, these are all negative. Aligning too far to the left most commonly leads to the slicing of the ball, this occurs because you are not parallel to the line running from ball to pin. As a result the backswing is limited so an ‘out to in’ swing results. As a consequence the club face is slightly open on impact which generates side spin on the ball. This leads to the common problem which is the slice which I will explain in another article.
If you align too far to the right, the opposite will take place and a hook will occur due to the ‘in to out’ swing of the club, although quite common with beginners and inexperienced players.
Often they will subconsciously become aware of this and try to adjust mid-swing, over adjusting by opening up the clubface as impact approaches. This again results in the slicing of the ball, which is very difficult to control and usually leads to ‘the rough’.
Alignment is an often overlooked and crucial part to any golfer’s game and therefore must be addressed for you to succeed at any level of golf. For as long as you’re alignment is out, you will never be able to consistently hit straight accurate shots and will increasingly find yourself hooking or slicing into the rough, turning those pars into bogies and taking your round from a 75 to 85.
So get that alignment sorted and go shoot some birdies.
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When setting up to the ball, firstly ensure the clubface is square to the ‘ball to pin line’ (the line between the ball and the pin), and ensure that your shoulders, hips and feet are all parallel to the ‘ball to pin line’, if these 3 are not aligned and one is out, a good body turn is ruined with a poor swing resulting.
When training, on the driving range or wherever you can practise, a useful technique for lining up is to place a club on the floor and check that you’re your feet, hips and shoulders line up with each other, the shoulder alignment is particularly crucial because your body turn starts with your shoulders.
Ideally, you should be lining your body up slightly to the left of the target (slightly to the right for left hand players), as opposed to trying to line your body up with the target itself.
On the course a simple test to see if this is the case, is to look at the target, if you can see your left shoulder, then you are lined up to too far to the right (visa versa for lefthanders), your shoulder should be just out of sight.
Poor Alignment can have several affects, these are all negative. Aligning too far to the left most commonly leads to the slicing of the ball, this occurs because you are not parallel to the line running from ball to pin. As a result the backswing is limited so an ‘out to in’ swing results. As a consequence the club face is slightly open on impact which generates side spin on the ball. This leads to the common problem which is the slice which I will explain in another article.
If you align too far to the right, the opposite will take place and a hook will occur due to the ‘in to out’ swing of the club, although quite common with beginners and inexperienced players.
Often they will subconsciously become aware of this and try to adjust mid-swing, over adjusting by opening up the clubface as impact approaches. This again results in the slicing of the ball, which is very difficult to control and usually leads to ‘the rough’.
Alignment is an often overlooked and crucial part to any golfer’s game and therefore must be addressed for you to succeed at any level of golf. For as long as you’re alignment is out, you will never be able to consistently hit straight accurate shots and will increasingly find yourself hooking or slicing into the rough, turning those pars into bogies and taking your round from a 75 to 85.
So get that alignment sorted and go shoot some birdies.
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
5 Reasons To Get Your Criminal Justice Degree Online
You may be considering a criminal justice degree online, but aren't sure whether it is the right move for you. There are many reasons why an education in criminal justice is a good move. Here are the top five reasons.
1: You are interested in criminal justice. Criminal justice is a topic that many people find fascinating. If you have a genuine interest in the subject, pursuing your criminal justice degree online may be the right choice for you. The online format also offers many advantages, which you can read about below.
2: You can't attend regular classes. Whether it is because you work odd hours, your boss isn't willing to work around your class schedule, or you simply can't make the time, pursuing your degree online is an ideal solution. Instead of having to attend class at scheduled times throughout the week, online classes allow you to log in at any time of the day or night enabling you to work your education around your regular schedule, rather than the other way around.
3: You can't make the commute. Commuting to and from classes is a serious hardship for many aspiring students. The round trip to and from school can often take an hour or more of your time, depending on how far you have to travel and what time of day you make the trip. Additionally, with the current price of gas, additional driving may be an expense you just can't afford. And that's if you are lucky enough to have a car. Plenty of aspiring students have to rely on public transportation, which typically takes even more time, and can be almost as expensive as making the drive in your own car.
4: You have a family. Having a family means that you have a greater responsibility to bring home a reliable income that will meet all of their many needs. At the same time, families tend to get in the way of pursuing the education that will help you get that income in the first place. Luckily, though, pursuing a criminal justice degree online allows you to meet your family obligations while simultaneously pursuing the degree that will help you provide for said family.
5: You have career goals. Getting an education is the best way to advance your career. Getting your degree online is a particularly good move, as it will open the doors to many opportunities. For instance, if you are particularly ambitious, you could even continue with your education and attend law school. Although becoming a lawyer is one of the top careers people think of when they consider a degree in criminal justice, there are also many similar high-powered careers that you can get into with the appropriate education.
Getting your criminal justice degree online has many advantages. The flexibility of an online education allows you to pursue your degree without having to sacrifice other obligations or enjoyments in your life. However, the number one reason should be that you are genuinely interested in the subject. If you are genuinely motivated to learn about the subject, pursuing your criminal justice degree online will be both convenient and enjoyable for you, not to mention extraordinarily beneficial to your career.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
1: You are interested in criminal justice. Criminal justice is a topic that many people find fascinating. If you have a genuine interest in the subject, pursuing your criminal justice degree online may be the right choice for you. The online format also offers many advantages, which you can read about below.
2: You can't attend regular classes. Whether it is because you work odd hours, your boss isn't willing to work around your class schedule, or you simply can't make the time, pursuing your degree online is an ideal solution. Instead of having to attend class at scheduled times throughout the week, online classes allow you to log in at any time of the day or night enabling you to work your education around your regular schedule, rather than the other way around.
3: You can't make the commute. Commuting to and from classes is a serious hardship for many aspiring students. The round trip to and from school can often take an hour or more of your time, depending on how far you have to travel and what time of day you make the trip. Additionally, with the current price of gas, additional driving may be an expense you just can't afford. And that's if you are lucky enough to have a car. Plenty of aspiring students have to rely on public transportation, which typically takes even more time, and can be almost as expensive as making the drive in your own car.
4: You have a family. Having a family means that you have a greater responsibility to bring home a reliable income that will meet all of their many needs. At the same time, families tend to get in the way of pursuing the education that will help you get that income in the first place. Luckily, though, pursuing a criminal justice degree online allows you to meet your family obligations while simultaneously pursuing the degree that will help you provide for said family.
5: You have career goals. Getting an education is the best way to advance your career. Getting your degree online is a particularly good move, as it will open the doors to many opportunities. For instance, if you are particularly ambitious, you could even continue with your education and attend law school. Although becoming a lawyer is one of the top careers people think of when they consider a degree in criminal justice, there are also many similar high-powered careers that you can get into with the appropriate education.
Getting your criminal justice degree online has many advantages. The flexibility of an online education allows you to pursue your degree without having to sacrifice other obligations or enjoyments in your life. However, the number one reason should be that you are genuinely interested in the subject. If you are genuinely motivated to learn about the subject, pursuing your criminal justice degree online will be both convenient and enjoyable for you, not to mention extraordinarily beneficial to your career.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
Online degree - When R U going to make a decision to enroll in one?
When you have thousands of options in front of you, it is difficult to pick one. If you have been searching for online degrees the chances are, your search won’t come to an end until you make a decision to enroll in one.
Decision to enroll within a set time period is important because otherwise your search is likely to continue without any objective. But once you have made a decision to enroll in online bachelors or MBA or any other course then you just have to choose one from 1000s of Universities and colleges, which are offering these courses.
The more you search, the more information you are likely to have about the Universities and Colleges and courses. The end result is likely to be in the form of information overload. This would hinder your decision making power and you would find it difficult to pick one.
One of my friends wanted a laptop. He searched on the Internet, asked everyone around about the specifications, costs and brands etc. Loaded with all this information he walked confidently into the computer warehouse. He found so many different types of laptops with so many different specifications that his head started to spin in half an hour or so. Different laptops have different specifications; some have this but lack something else. He went in that computer warehouse 4 or 5 times but still could not make any decision. As soon as he walked in the last time the sales assistants disappear at the back. They realized that he is just wasting their time and not serious about buying, because he was asking the same questions again and again.
Anyway, he had to send his wife for the laptop, she walked in with two criteria, one DVD player/recorder and wireless networking enabled. She wanted a digital camera, so she choose the cheapest laptop and with the money she saved she bought a digital camera for herself. They both are happy with their equipments.
The degree is not like buying a laptop because it has far reaching consequences for your future. But first you need to decide about your criteria. Once this is clear then you just need to make a decision to enroll within a set time period. This time period could be between in the region of one week to 6 months. Whatever time period suits you and whenever you feel you would be ready for the commitment, is for you to decide. This would make your search a lot easier.
Many people would like to have a degree. They even have the complete information about different Universities and colleges but they still find it hard to make a decision to enroll. The problem is they are not sure about what to look for and what are their criteria about online degree.
I read somewhere that food is hardly a criterion in life. For some people it might not be but I love it and it is one of the best criterions of my life. So it depends upon your criteria, it could be cost, accreditation, reputation of the University/ College, how many students are enrolled, how many students have actually completed, time commitment they are asking for, their lecturers, the support they provide, frequency of the online lectures etc.
Decision to enroll in a set time period is one of the most important one, when you are searching. Let me explain, distance-learning courses and degrees have been around for a long time and most Universities and colleges offer these courses. Online degrees are comparatively new and are an extension of distance learning courses. If you had made up your mind to enroll in one, you could have found a university offering distance-learning degrees long time ago. But since you are still searching, your search is likely to continue until you decide to enroll within a set time period.
It’s now your call either to make up your mind or continue with your never-ending search. You can find some good information on the following website addresses.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
Decision to enroll within a set time period is important because otherwise your search is likely to continue without any objective. But once you have made a decision to enroll in online bachelors or MBA or any other course then you just have to choose one from 1000s of Universities and colleges, which are offering these courses.
The more you search, the more information you are likely to have about the Universities and Colleges and courses. The end result is likely to be in the form of information overload. This would hinder your decision making power and you would find it difficult to pick one.
One of my friends wanted a laptop. He searched on the Internet, asked everyone around about the specifications, costs and brands etc. Loaded with all this information he walked confidently into the computer warehouse. He found so many different types of laptops with so many different specifications that his head started to spin in half an hour or so. Different laptops have different specifications; some have this but lack something else. He went in that computer warehouse 4 or 5 times but still could not make any decision. As soon as he walked in the last time the sales assistants disappear at the back. They realized that he is just wasting their time and not serious about buying, because he was asking the same questions again and again.
Anyway, he had to send his wife for the laptop, she walked in with two criteria, one DVD player/recorder and wireless networking enabled. She wanted a digital camera, so she choose the cheapest laptop and with the money she saved she bought a digital camera for herself. They both are happy with their equipments.
The degree is not like buying a laptop because it has far reaching consequences for your future. But first you need to decide about your criteria. Once this is clear then you just need to make a decision to enroll within a set time period. This time period could be between in the region of one week to 6 months. Whatever time period suits you and whenever you feel you would be ready for the commitment, is for you to decide. This would make your search a lot easier.
Many people would like to have a degree. They even have the complete information about different Universities and colleges but they still find it hard to make a decision to enroll. The problem is they are not sure about what to look for and what are their criteria about online degree.
I read somewhere that food is hardly a criterion in life. For some people it might not be but I love it and it is one of the best criterions of my life. So it depends upon your criteria, it could be cost, accreditation, reputation of the University/ College, how many students are enrolled, how many students have actually completed, time commitment they are asking for, their lecturers, the support they provide, frequency of the online lectures etc.
Decision to enroll in a set time period is one of the most important one, when you are searching. Let me explain, distance-learning courses and degrees have been around for a long time and most Universities and colleges offer these courses. Online degrees are comparatively new and are an extension of distance learning courses. If you had made up your mind to enroll in one, you could have found a university offering distance-learning degrees long time ago. But since you are still searching, your search is likely to continue until you decide to enroll within a set time period.
It’s now your call either to make up your mind or continue with your never-ending search. You can find some good information on the following website addresses.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
Friday, January 15, 2010
Electric Razor Guide
The electric razor (also known as the electric dry shaver) has a rotating or oscillating blade. The electric razor itself does not require the use of shaving cream, soap or water, with the razor being powered by a small DC motor. The typical major designs of this evolution in shaving includes the foil variety of electric razor, which uses a fine structure of layered metal bands that partially pulls out the hair follicle before cutting off the extracted length and then allowing the remainder of the hair follicle to retract below the surface of the skin. A recent study in the UK alone has discovered that almost 32% of men shave regularly with an electric razor. Using an electric razor has many great benefits without the major disadvantages that can be associated to shaving with a blade. If properly used, most electric razors can offer the user a shave that is every bit of close as a normal shave but with the absence of cuts and scraping irritation, The electric razor is a quicker, less messy and more convenient way to shave, but however some patience is necessary when starting to use a razor of this type, as the skin usually takes some time to adjust to the way the electric razor lifts and cuts the hair.
Preparation Before Shaving
To begin shaving with an electric razor you must follow the correct preparation in order to achieve the ultimate electric razor shaving experience, we recommend the following to begin:
1. A good facial wash or facial scrub - Either of these products will clean the face and leave the pores open and ready for shaving.
2. A good quality pre shave oil - This can be just normal pre shave oil or specifically formulated electric razor pre shave oil, both will allow the razor to glide effortlessly over the skin and will decrease the chances of painful pulling.
3. An electric razor (obviously)- This can have one of two head designs, either foil or rotary. The rotary cutting system works well on people with lighter facial and beard hair, whilst the foil cutting system is more effective on dense thick facial hair and beards.
4. An electric razor brush - This will allow the cleaning of the electric razor once the shave has commenced and will allow the razor to operate at maximum efficiency
5. A premium quality skin food product - Whilst shaving your facial hair the user will also shave a layer of skin off the face. This will usually contain vital minerals and nutrients that promote healthy skin, a skin food product will replenish these mineral reserves.
6. Finally a skin moisturiser or aftershave milk, both of these will replenish the skins moisture after shaving and will allow it to retain the moisture it produces; this will help the skin heal faster and more effectively after shaving.
Shaving With An Electric Razor
In order to get the most out of your electric razor and to achieve the finest and closest shaving experience you've ever had, these are the steps that we recommend:
1. Firstly make sure you purchase the correct electric razor for your facial hair type. As mentioned previously, the rotary head design shaving system works better on lighter and finer facial hair and beards, whilst the foil head operated system is more effective on dense and thick facial hair and beards.
2. Prepare your face properly with a good quality facial scrub or facial wash and dry thoroughly. This will open the pores and clean the skin ready for the shave.
3. Next use a pre-shave oil, let this oil sink deep into the skin and use it generously over the face. This will act as a lubricant between the skin and the electric razor, thus reducing friction. This oil will also help the hair follicles to straighten making them easier to shave and with less risk of pulling.
4. While you are waiting for the pre-shave oil to sink into the skin you should briefly clean your electric razor with the cleaning brush provided. Brush each of the electric razor heads separately and the protective shields on the electric razor as well. Not only will this enable and closer more comfortable shave, but it will also preserve your electric razor for longer.
5. Once shaving has commenced start to shave against the grain of the beard or facial hair. Doing this will help you pull the hair follicle protruding out of the skin and so the electric razor will be able to cut lower down the follicle, thus resulting in a closer shave.
6. The next thing to do will shaving is to go slowly. This may sound like common sense but when shaving with an electric razor it is very easy to get carried away and rush the process. Whilst shaving with an electric razor is faster and neater than shaving with a standard razor blade, it needs time and slow pressure to be completely effective, especially under complex areas like the chin and neck.
7. After the shave has been completed ensure that you apply a light coating of skin food onto the shaved area. This will replenish the vital minerals and protective oils that have been removed from the skin during shaving.
8. Finally, never under estimate the use of a good moisturiser to replenish all the lost moisture in your skin and to regenerate the protective skin layers that shaving removes.
Cleaning Your Electric Razor
The common electric shaver as mentioned above works in essence due to moving or oscillating blades that move back and forth to trim the area of hair that you need trimmed. Due to the very design of the electric razor, this motion creates hair blockages in the razor itself, which decrease the electric razors effectiveness and power. You should clean your electric shaver regularly in order to keep your blades fresh and at optimal efficiency, for good hygiene and sanitation purposes and in order to increase the life span of your electric shaver.
Here it is recommended that you clean your electric razor regularly, preferably after every third or forth shave. With a foil head electric razor you can lift off the head frame, which holds the screen (foil), and then brush out all the hair follicles from the under side with the electric razor cleaning brush that should have been provided with your electric razor. Make sure not to touch the foil screen itself with the cleaning brush as the screen is very fragile and requires great care. Next you can run the under side of the head and foil under water in order to rinse out any remaining hair follicles that brushing alone could not remove. Below this foil screen you will find the electrics razor's cutters, these are the main components to any electric razor, this is the part of the electric razor that you must take the greatest care to clean and maintain properly. Hair follicles, dirt and general debris can easily build up inside the cutter area of the electric razor and reduce the electric razors effectiveness and power and so take extra care and attention to make sure that this part is properly cleaned.
For rotary head electric razors, the cleaning method differs slightly. Here you must lift of the electric razors head assembly unit and brush out the under side of the three electric razor cutters and the three chambers. Here ensure that you do not tap the electric razor heads on the sink itself to remove any trapped hair follicles as this has a high risk of damaging and altering the shape of the precision made combs. Every month or so you must make sure that you remove each of these individual cutters and combs from the retaining plate, making sure that each cutter and comb are kept in their original 'set', as mixing these up would have a detrimental effect on your electric razors performance as they are each designed to compliment each other. After this is done you can brush the hair follicles from the cutters and then soak them in liquid cleaner and lubricant. This will ensure that your electric razor is kept in its peak operating condition and that you will never be disappointed in its performance.
Finally after these cleaning steps have been undertaken you must ensure that you have correctly lubricated your electric razor. Here it is especially important to lubricate the metal surfaces of the screen and cutter. Here just spray a light lubricant on the shaving screen while the electric shaver is running. This will immediately have the effect of freeing up any metal on metal binding which will nick and blunt the surface of your electric razor.
Other Electric Razor Tips
Here are a list of additional tips that we think may help any novice or seasoned electric razor user, these are:
1. Ensure that you completely read the user manual that comes with your electric razor. These are produced for you specifically and will cover all of the basic functions of your safety razor along with some ideal shaving tips.
2. Shave daily. Here you're skin must adapt to an electric razor if you have switched from a razor blade. The skin will need to get used to and adapt to the way in which an electric razor removes hair follicles. By shaving everyday you ensure that your skin will adapt to this change quicker.
3. As stated in the previous section. Always ensure that you give your electric razor a brief clean after every three to four shaves and then make sure that a detailed clean is committed every month as well.
4. If you frequently suffer from razor bumps, skin burn or general skin irritation, try to consider changing your electric razor to one which ahs a built in lubricating gel dispenser that should help to reduce skin irritation.
5. Applying regular baby or talcum powder to the face before shaving is a neat trick to reduce friction on your face between the skin and the electric razor and thus allows for a smooth shave. This is especially important for those unfortunate sufferers of sensitive skin.
Kevin Nicholls founder of The Executive Shaving Company provides extensive and essential 'How to Use' guides and information pages allowing you to perfect the ultimate shaving experience. http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk gives lots of useful information about the art of traditional shaving.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Do You Have A Vision For Your Online Business?
A characteristic of many successful businesses (both online and off-line) is that they have a vision for their business. They know what they are working towards, and they are creating a business that will be like their vision of the future. It is always a good idea to stop every so often and reconsider what your vision is for your business.
So how do you create a vision for your online business? The first step is to ask yourself what you really want to create with your business. Imagine the ideal business that you want to own. Do not be distracted by what is or is not possible and do not evaluate whether it will work. Just consider the possibilities and how aiming for what you want will be unique to you. No one else will be able to copy it because it will be yours.
Some people will be inspired by a desire to create something new and different. Others will want to create a second income. Some will want to create a new shopping experience for their customers while others will want to create new products or services that better meet the needs of people today. Others may just want to get rich.
Once you have imagined your ideal and have a vision of what you want, spend some time considering how you will make a difference. Will you be setting a standard of customer service that will be the envy of other businesses? Will your product or service meet a need so fully that your customers will tell their friends and generate business for you? Will you be an inspiration to all those who come in contact with you so that they will want to stay in contact and follow your recommendations? The list of how you can make a difference is endless.
Write a short statement setting out your vision for your business and how you will make a difference. If your vision is based on assumptions, spend some time testing those assumptions to make sure they are valid. Keep the vision before you so that it guides your decisions and plans for your online business.
Make sure you breathe life into your written vision statement. Use powerful language that is strong on stories, or metaphors or examples. Ensure that you speak from the heart and work to make the intangible tangible. Use symbols, themes, slogans, etc., to make it come to life and be real for you, your employees and your customers.
As you move towards your vision, ensure that you listen first and often. Your customers and your employees will be able to provide you with ways to achieve your vision through their feedback. Listening in a non-defensive and uncritical way can be very enlightening which will enable you to be better able to define the needs of your customers and to satisfy those needs.
Over time, you will need to adjust some of your actions and tactics as they will not be taking you closer to your vision. Through listening to the feedback you have received, and monitoring the results you have achieved, you will know which actions or tactics need modification or change. By way of a simple example, the results of an ad may improve with one headline but not with another. Change to the one that is providing better results.
Some businesses have experienced tremendous success through having large audacious goals. Remember that large goals can take a long time to achieve. However, if your vision is driving you strongly, you will thrive on taking the actions required to achieve your vision over a long period of time. Also, some visions are so powerful that they rewrite the industry rules and create a new competitive space.
Make the time to develop your vision for your future online business success. Know what you want to achieve and ensure that all your actions are taking you in that direction. Listen to the feedback you receive and monitor the results you are achieving so that you can change tack if necessary as you move closer to your vision. Dare to be different and to make a difference with your online business.
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So how do you create a vision for your online business? The first step is to ask yourself what you really want to create with your business. Imagine the ideal business that you want to own. Do not be distracted by what is or is not possible and do not evaluate whether it will work. Just consider the possibilities and how aiming for what you want will be unique to you. No one else will be able to copy it because it will be yours.
Some people will be inspired by a desire to create something new and different. Others will want to create a second income. Some will want to create a new shopping experience for their customers while others will want to create new products or services that better meet the needs of people today. Others may just want to get rich.
Once you have imagined your ideal and have a vision of what you want, spend some time considering how you will make a difference. Will you be setting a standard of customer service that will be the envy of other businesses? Will your product or service meet a need so fully that your customers will tell their friends and generate business for you? Will you be an inspiration to all those who come in contact with you so that they will want to stay in contact and follow your recommendations? The list of how you can make a difference is endless.
Write a short statement setting out your vision for your business and how you will make a difference. If your vision is based on assumptions, spend some time testing those assumptions to make sure they are valid. Keep the vision before you so that it guides your decisions and plans for your online business.
Make sure you breathe life into your written vision statement. Use powerful language that is strong on stories, or metaphors or examples. Ensure that you speak from the heart and work to make the intangible tangible. Use symbols, themes, slogans, etc., to make it come to life and be real for you, your employees and your customers.
As you move towards your vision, ensure that you listen first and often. Your customers and your employees will be able to provide you with ways to achieve your vision through their feedback. Listening in a non-defensive and uncritical way can be very enlightening which will enable you to be better able to define the needs of your customers and to satisfy those needs.
Over time, you will need to adjust some of your actions and tactics as they will not be taking you closer to your vision. Through listening to the feedback you have received, and monitoring the results you have achieved, you will know which actions or tactics need modification or change. By way of a simple example, the results of an ad may improve with one headline but not with another. Change to the one that is providing better results.
Some businesses have experienced tremendous success through having large audacious goals. Remember that large goals can take a long time to achieve. However, if your vision is driving you strongly, you will thrive on taking the actions required to achieve your vision over a long period of time. Also, some visions are so powerful that they rewrite the industry rules and create a new competitive space.
Make the time to develop your vision for your future online business success. Know what you want to achieve and ensure that all your actions are taking you in that direction. Listen to the feedback you receive and monitor the results you are achieving so that you can change tack if necessary as you move closer to your vision. Dare to be different and to make a difference with your online business.
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The Advantages of Earning an Online Practical Nursing Degree
If you are interested in a career in health care and are unsure of how to best obtain a degree, you should know some of the advantages of earning an online practical nursing degree. Many good schools offer nursing programs online that are accredited by the top nursing associations, The National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission and The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Learn Online
Some of the advantages of earning an online practical nursing degree are that you can learn on your own schedule and often at your own pace. Many online learning programs allow you to attend class when it is convenient for you, even if it's in the middle of the night! This kind of flexibility allows you to work or fulfill other obligations. This type of learning environment also allows you to attend a school that is thousands of miles away. The quality and flexibility of online programs are some of the greatest advantages to this type of learning method.
Enter a Top Profession
The advantages of earning an online practical nursing degree allow you to enter a growing profession. Careers in the medical field are expected to grow as the "baby boomer" generation ages. Additionally, advances in medical care mean that more and more people will be able to take advantage of health care options. Further, as life expectancies increase, people will need more access to health care options.
Depending on the type and level of nursing degree and position you obtain, your salary can vary from the mid $30,000 range to $60,000 or more. Additional workplace opportunities can include training and education, management, and specialties such as nutrition or geriatrics.
Provide a Valuable Service
It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse. If you are one of those, the advantages of earning an online practical nursing degree will not only serve you, but those you help as well. For some people, earning a nursing degree is a goal, but practical considerations such as geography or employment get in the way. Online programs remove those barriers.
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Learn Online
Some of the advantages of earning an online practical nursing degree are that you can learn on your own schedule and often at your own pace. Many online learning programs allow you to attend class when it is convenient for you, even if it's in the middle of the night! This kind of flexibility allows you to work or fulfill other obligations. This type of learning environment also allows you to attend a school that is thousands of miles away. The quality and flexibility of online programs are some of the greatest advantages to this type of learning method.
Enter a Top Profession
The advantages of earning an online practical nursing degree allow you to enter a growing profession. Careers in the medical field are expected to grow as the "baby boomer" generation ages. Additionally, advances in medical care mean that more and more people will be able to take advantage of health care options. Further, as life expectancies increase, people will need more access to health care options.
Depending on the type and level of nursing degree and position you obtain, your salary can vary from the mid $30,000 range to $60,000 or more. Additional workplace opportunities can include training and education, management, and specialties such as nutrition or geriatrics.
Provide a Valuable Service
It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse. If you are one of those, the advantages of earning an online practical nursing degree will not only serve you, but those you help as well. For some people, earning a nursing degree is a goal, but practical considerations such as geography or employment get in the way. Online programs remove those barriers.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Things to put in mind before going out for your deer hunting trips
I bet you are planning or thinking for a way on how you can be able to enjoy deer hunting trips with your friends. I bet you already tried this deer hunting trips activity and you find it thrilling and you want to try it again since you remember yourself that you only failed in your previous hunting experience. Well, no wonder because it is the common request that the hunter would wish this is better result and better season. Of course you will need a lot of things to consider but the most important thing to do is to be as good as or as prepared as you are before going out for the trip. To be prepared for your hunting trip you need to have a little time for planning and be sure to have your things pack a few hours before the trip.
If you expect for deer hunting trips that is perfect and memorable then you should find yourself ready and prepared in any angles right? It is advisable to put in mind that you need to give your best shot every time. It is best if you will not be satisfied on first time trying and continue to add more knowledge on what you already know. The easy way to do these things effectively is to learn for the advices of the expert instead of considering those things that are only theories. It is a good thing since their real experiences may also occur in your deer hunting trips so you already know the things that you should expect.
One of the most important things that you should put in mind is that you should have the right gun and right knife in your trip. You must be able to learn the things from basic which is choosing the right clothing up to the four laws of rutting. Having a knowledge about the secrets in operating a firearm will also be helpful in your trip and you will sure to know which way will brought you to your success.
If you want a memorable deer hunting experience you should have the right information and knowledge about deer hunting trips.
For more information you can visit trophy whitetail hunts.
If you expect for deer hunting trips that is perfect and memorable then you should find yourself ready and prepared in any angles right? It is advisable to put in mind that you need to give your best shot every time. It is best if you will not be satisfied on first time trying and continue to add more knowledge on what you already know. The easy way to do these things effectively is to learn for the advices of the expert instead of considering those things that are only theories. It is a good thing since their real experiences may also occur in your deer hunting trips so you already know the things that you should expect.
One of the most important things that you should put in mind is that you should have the right gun and right knife in your trip. You must be able to learn the things from basic which is choosing the right clothing up to the four laws of rutting. Having a knowledge about the secrets in operating a firearm will also be helpful in your trip and you will sure to know which way will brought you to your success.
If you want a memorable deer hunting experience you should have the right information and knowledge about deer hunting trips.
For more information you can visit trophy whitetail hunts.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
DVD Buyers Get a Free Digital Copy on iTunes
Recently, anyone who bought a copy of the special edition DVD "Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest" (an almost shot-by-shot parody of the first "Star Wars" movie) may have noticed they received something extra: a digital copy. With the digital copy, a person can watch the DVD on an iPod with video, or an iPhone™.
"Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest" was the first DVD to come with a digital copy, but a deal between Twentieth Century Fox and Apple promises to deliver more DVDs with digital copy in the coming year. Announced in January, the two companies explained it makes sense for users to have the option of watching movies they buy on their portable media devices.
"One of the most requested features DVD buyers have been asking for is the ability to get the movies they bought into their iTunes library," said Jim Gianopulos, chairman and chief executive officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment. "We're thrilled to offer such an incredibly simple way for our customers to get even more out of their DVD purchase, and we look forward to releasing many more DVDs this year with iTunes Digital Copy."
Included with DVDs like "Blue Harvest" are two discs. While one disc plays the movie on a DVD player, the other disc contains the digital copy. A person pops the digital copy into a computer, enters a unique serial number (printed on a DVD insert) and the movie is automatically copied to the person's iTunes library. The user then has the capability of watching the movie on an iPod or iPhone without having to pay for it all over again at the iTunes store.
Of course, an individual needs to have an iTunes account before they can get their digital copy of the movie. And a user can only copy a movie to one iTunes account. If a person tries to copy the movie to another account, iTunes will say the code has already been used and deny the request.
But letting DVD buyers have free reign over how they choose to watch a movie certainly seems like a step in the right direction. Regular DVDs are protected so users cannot make copies or rip them onto computers (at least not legally). This has created a controversy in recent years (much as it has with music) because people believe once they buy a movie, they should be able to do whatever they want with it - whether watch it on an iPod or make copies for friends.
Of course, the deal also has its benefits for Apple and Fox. For Apple, it brings people to iTunes and encourages them to watch movies on computers, portable media players or phones - which may then inspire them to return to the iTunes store to purchase more movies. For Fox, it gives people another reason to buy DVDs or Blu-Ray discs because they're getting something more at no additional cost.
And it seems as though other film studios will follow Fox's lead. In early March, Lionsgate announced they also inked a deal with Apple to equip DVDs with digital copy for iTunes. The first Lionsgate film to debut with digital copy will be Sylvester Stallone's "Rambo", which comes out May 27th. Lionsgate is the company behind recent films like "3:10 to Yuma", the dud "Good Luck Chuck", and classic films like "Reservoir Dogs".
Shad Connelly,
Executive Editor -
Invention & Technology News (http://news.inventhelp.com)
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Improving Curb Appeal With Tile Roofing
If you're looking for ways to improve your roof and boost the value of your home, you may want to take a look at tile.
Contractors say adding a tile roof is one of the most cost-effective construction projects available. The stylish roofs can endure some of nature's toughest elements (such as wind, hail, rain and fire) and roof tiles usually carry a slightly longer warranty than other roofing surfaces. An added benefit: Tile roofs are an environmentally friendly building choice. Here's a closer look:
Cost Benefits
Tile has a life cycle of 50 to 100 years, depending on the tile, making it an economical choice for many homeowners. Additionally, tile roofs reduce direct heat transfer. As a result, a tile roof can lower air-conditioning costs in hotter climates and produce more constant temperatures in colder regions. In addition to cutting heating costs, the constant temperature reduces the odds of ice accumulation on the roof.
Styles
Tile roofing offers a number of architectural style choices and they come in a variety of colors and shapes that can help set your home apart. For instance, concrete and clay tile roofs are as unique as the homes they're installed on and they're available in finishes and styles designed to accentuate a home's look.
Warranties
Tile roof warranties are often transferable and backed by well-known, reputable companies. That's one reason experts say a tile roof's higher installation cost, when spread over the full life of the roof, is actually an investment that will increase the value of a home when it is sold or resold.
Weight
A common misconception is that roof tile is too heavy for many structures. Most modern buildings are strong enough to support the weight of a tile roof. Most older structures can handle the weight of standard tile, provided all previous roofing materials are removed first. Moreover, many roof tile manufacturers now offer lightweight tile, which is particularly suitable for reroofing projects.
Durability
Tile has been Europe and Asia's first roofing choice for centuries, with many tile-roofed structures requiring little or no maintenance. Tile's durability has been clearly demonstrated by how well it has withstood the test of time, weather and natural disasters.
New Types Of Tile
Today, homeowners can find new types of stronger, more energy-efficient tile roofs. Some new tile is even Class A fire-rated and able to withstand high winds, hail and earthquakes better than any other roofing material.
Dallas Roofing
Fort Worth Roofing
Contractors say adding a tile roof is one of the most cost-effective construction projects available. The stylish roofs can endure some of nature's toughest elements (such as wind, hail, rain and fire) and roof tiles usually carry a slightly longer warranty than other roofing surfaces. An added benefit: Tile roofs are an environmentally friendly building choice. Here's a closer look:
Cost Benefits
Tile has a life cycle of 50 to 100 years, depending on the tile, making it an economical choice for many homeowners. Additionally, tile roofs reduce direct heat transfer. As a result, a tile roof can lower air-conditioning costs in hotter climates and produce more constant temperatures in colder regions. In addition to cutting heating costs, the constant temperature reduces the odds of ice accumulation on the roof.
Styles
Tile roofing offers a number of architectural style choices and they come in a variety of colors and shapes that can help set your home apart. For instance, concrete and clay tile roofs are as unique as the homes they're installed on and they're available in finishes and styles designed to accentuate a home's look.
Warranties
Tile roof warranties are often transferable and backed by well-known, reputable companies. That's one reason experts say a tile roof's higher installation cost, when spread over the full life of the roof, is actually an investment that will increase the value of a home when it is sold or resold.
Weight
A common misconception is that roof tile is too heavy for many structures. Most modern buildings are strong enough to support the weight of a tile roof. Most older structures can handle the weight of standard tile, provided all previous roofing materials are removed first. Moreover, many roof tile manufacturers now offer lightweight tile, which is particularly suitable for reroofing projects.
Durability
Tile has been Europe and Asia's first roofing choice for centuries, with many tile-roofed structures requiring little or no maintenance. Tile's durability has been clearly demonstrated by how well it has withstood the test of time, weather and natural disasters.
New Types Of Tile
Today, homeowners can find new types of stronger, more energy-efficient tile roofs. Some new tile is even Class A fire-rated and able to withstand high winds, hail and earthquakes better than any other roofing material.
Dallas Roofing
Fort Worth Roofing
Monday, January 4, 2010
Debt relief 101: Understanding your options and avoiding the scams
The total consumer debt in the United States has ballooned to over two trillion dollars a full 100% greater than it was just a decade ago. As a result more people than are in need of debt relief services. But like with all burgeoning industries, there are a number of scams and ineffectiveness in many debt relief services. As a result, it is important that consumers considering debt relief know their options.
Debt Consolidation
The most well-known form of debt relief is debt consolidation. The principle behind debt consolidation is that by combining the many small debts, many of which are very high interest such as credit cards, under a single lower interest loan, you can get control of your debt. Under the single lower interest loan, the overall cost of servicing the debt, that is your total monthly payment, is lower than the combined total of the many smaller debts. That at least is the theory behind all debt consolidation programs.
Many programs go further, however, by limiting your discretionary spending. The theory goes, that because you have accumulated so much debt through your own uncontrolled spending, the debt consolidation lender will in effect act as your accountant too. The limitations placed on you by debt relief programs range from prohibiting major purchases like as a new car or home, all the way to those organizations which take your paycheck before you get it, and then dole out to you the remainder. While the latter version sounds intrusive, and certainly it is, it may prove for some individuals the best option as it will force a rationing of discretionary spending. But one thing you can count on with almost every debt consolidation program is the requirement that you cut up all of your credit cards. As credit is the number one contributor to consumer debt today, that isn’t all that bad of an idea.
Creditor Negotiations
But debt consolidation isn’t the only option available to those in debt crisis. Another option is to hire a creditor negotiator. These services, usually under the name debt management or debt managers, mediate negotiations between you and your creditors in the hope of lowering your total debt. In effect, these individuals bargain with your creditors, threatening them with the possibility of you seeking bankruptcy (in which case they get almost nothing) to try to get them to lower the interest rate, or the principle of your debt. This can be a very effective method for those unable or hesitant to secure a new larger debt through a debt consolidation loan.
The problem with both of these options is that they do not come for free. While many organizations present themselves as non-profit or even public servants, the reality is that almost every agency is in business because of the profits they can make off of you. For example, many individuals in need of debt consolidation are so thankful to find a willing lender that promises to lower their monthly payment, that they fail to examine closely the loan contract they are offered.
The Negatives and Scams of Debt Relief Programs
A common scam is to hide huge “service fees” or “debt consolidation fees” in the principle of the loan. So, if for example you have $50,000 in outstanding debt, your debt consolidation lender may provide you with a loan as high as $80,000, where the extra $30,000 is comprised almost entirely of fees. The lender then extends the loan out for years and years, so that your monthly payment is actually lower and as a result you do not ask any questions. Another, even more devious scam is to vary the interest rate over the life of the debt consolidation loan. For example, the lender might offer you a loan in which for the first two years the interest rate is an extremely low percentage, say 4%. But very quickly, the interest rate balloons to something like 15% at which point you will no longer be able to make payments and must go back to the lender and “consolidate your debt” once again.
But debt consolidation lenders are not the only one’s trying to scam you. Creditor negotiators seem to offer a problem-free solution to your debt troubles. They offer to negotiate with your creditors, making the process seem infinitely more complex than it actually is. In truth, many individuals can simply negotiate with creditors themselves. The threat of bankruptcy is very real for many lenders, and as a result many are willing to offer you alternatives to the current high interest rates they are charging you. By cutting out the middle man credit negotiator, you can save much by way of charges, for the rather minimal hassle of calling the creditors yourself.
Both debt consolidation and debt management services fill important niches in a world where consumer debt is increasingly prevalent. It is important to remember, however, that these companies make money off of you. And because the industry is in a stage of rapid growth there are a great number of companies working on the edges of the law if not engaging in outright predatory lending. By entering the world of debt relief you are entering the world of scam artists and sub-prime lenders. Educating yourself before you enter the arena is the only way to ensure that you attain the best debt relief for you.
Kristy Sinsara
Kristy Sinsara
Debt Consolidation
The most well-known form of debt relief is debt consolidation. The principle behind debt consolidation is that by combining the many small debts, many of which are very high interest such as credit cards, under a single lower interest loan, you can get control of your debt. Under the single lower interest loan, the overall cost of servicing the debt, that is your total monthly payment, is lower than the combined total of the many smaller debts. That at least is the theory behind all debt consolidation programs.
Many programs go further, however, by limiting your discretionary spending. The theory goes, that because you have accumulated so much debt through your own uncontrolled spending, the debt consolidation lender will in effect act as your accountant too. The limitations placed on you by debt relief programs range from prohibiting major purchases like as a new car or home, all the way to those organizations which take your paycheck before you get it, and then dole out to you the remainder. While the latter version sounds intrusive, and certainly it is, it may prove for some individuals the best option as it will force a rationing of discretionary spending. But one thing you can count on with almost every debt consolidation program is the requirement that you cut up all of your credit cards. As credit is the number one contributor to consumer debt today, that isn’t all that bad of an idea.
Creditor Negotiations
But debt consolidation isn’t the only option available to those in debt crisis. Another option is to hire a creditor negotiator. These services, usually under the name debt management or debt managers, mediate negotiations between you and your creditors in the hope of lowering your total debt. In effect, these individuals bargain with your creditors, threatening them with the possibility of you seeking bankruptcy (in which case they get almost nothing) to try to get them to lower the interest rate, or the principle of your debt. This can be a very effective method for those unable or hesitant to secure a new larger debt through a debt consolidation loan.
The problem with both of these options is that they do not come for free. While many organizations present themselves as non-profit or even public servants, the reality is that almost every agency is in business because of the profits they can make off of you. For example, many individuals in need of debt consolidation are so thankful to find a willing lender that promises to lower their monthly payment, that they fail to examine closely the loan contract they are offered.
The Negatives and Scams of Debt Relief Programs
A common scam is to hide huge “service fees” or “debt consolidation fees” in the principle of the loan. So, if for example you have $50,000 in outstanding debt, your debt consolidation lender may provide you with a loan as high as $80,000, where the extra $30,000 is comprised almost entirely of fees. The lender then extends the loan out for years and years, so that your monthly payment is actually lower and as a result you do not ask any questions. Another, even more devious scam is to vary the interest rate over the life of the debt consolidation loan. For example, the lender might offer you a loan in which for the first two years the interest rate is an extremely low percentage, say 4%. But very quickly, the interest rate balloons to something like 15% at which point you will no longer be able to make payments and must go back to the lender and “consolidate your debt” once again.
But debt consolidation lenders are not the only one’s trying to scam you. Creditor negotiators seem to offer a problem-free solution to your debt troubles. They offer to negotiate with your creditors, making the process seem infinitely more complex than it actually is. In truth, many individuals can simply negotiate with creditors themselves. The threat of bankruptcy is very real for many lenders, and as a result many are willing to offer you alternatives to the current high interest rates they are charging you. By cutting out the middle man credit negotiator, you can save much by way of charges, for the rather minimal hassle of calling the creditors yourself.
Both debt consolidation and debt management services fill important niches in a world where consumer debt is increasingly prevalent. It is important to remember, however, that these companies make money off of you. And because the industry is in a stage of rapid growth there are a great number of companies working on the edges of the law if not engaging in outright predatory lending. By entering the world of debt relief you are entering the world of scam artists and sub-prime lenders. Educating yourself before you enter the arena is the only way to ensure that you attain the best debt relief for you.
Kristy Sinsara
Kristy Sinsara
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Bolster Your Willpower With Stop Smoking Hypnosis Therapy
What is Stop Smoking Hypnosis Therapy?
If you're a smoker, you've no doubt been alerted— by family members, doctors and even perfect strangers—to the dangers of smoking. Cancer, emphysema and heart disease are only some of the health issues associated with long term smoking habits. If you're ready to quit, but just can't find the willpower, you should strongly consider a stop smoking hypnosis program. The process of stop smoking hypnosis therapy includes manipulating your own subconscious into helping you break the psychological addiction to smoking cigarettes. The sooner you are able to quit smoking, the sooner your health risks will be reduced.
How Does Stop Smoking Hypnosis Work
Stop smoking hypnosis therapy is conducted by a hypno-therapist who has been trained to provide suggestions to your subconscious mind. By replacing your natural cigarette triggers, such as driving or eating, with subconscious reminders about the positive effects of quitting smoking, the hypno-therapist gives your own willpower an internal support system. Hypnotherapy can undermine your natural predilection to smoke by sublimating your cravings and improving your confidence in your ability to quit. Stop smoking hypnosis can also be administered at home via CD or through other audio technology. The use of hypnosis to cure the habit of smoking has varying results, depending on your susceptibility to being hypnotized, but many people adamantly proclaim that the therapy allowed them to quit smoking with virtually no withdrawal symptoms or cravings.
Advantages of Stop Smoking Hypnosis
There are many advantages to participating in a stop smoking hypnosis program. While there are a profusion of products on the market to help you quit smoking, including nicotine patches and gums, hypnosis therapy has some unique benefits. Some of these benefits include:
* Significant decrease in health risks if the therapy is successful
* The treatment is completely drug free
* Therapy can be completed quickly and has no long-term cost involvement
* Stop smoking hypnosis therapy can also boost your confidence in other areas of your life
* Therapy focuses on the positive, instead of resisting something you love, you're trained to be happy about getting rid of something that is hurting you.
* Therapy can be tailored to address your personal smoking triggers and habits
How to Find a Stop Smoking Hypnosis Program
There are many outlets by which you can locate a stop smoking hypnosis problem. Many therapists advertise on the internet, while some can be found in the phone directory. Finding the right therapist to help you quit smoking is a matter of personal preference. You can find help at http://stop-smoking-methods.org
If you are uncomfortable meeting with someone personally, or if there are no therapists locally, there are many stop smoking hypnosis programs available on cassette and CD that can be used in the privacy of your home. Whatever course you choose, you should feel happy with your decision to quit smoking. As the commercials say “Quitting smoking now greatly reduces serious risks to your health.”
hypnosis
hypnosis quit smoking
If you're a smoker, you've no doubt been alerted— by family members, doctors and even perfect strangers—to the dangers of smoking. Cancer, emphysema and heart disease are only some of the health issues associated with long term smoking habits. If you're ready to quit, but just can't find the willpower, you should strongly consider a stop smoking hypnosis program. The process of stop smoking hypnosis therapy includes manipulating your own subconscious into helping you break the psychological addiction to smoking cigarettes. The sooner you are able to quit smoking, the sooner your health risks will be reduced.
How Does Stop Smoking Hypnosis Work
Stop smoking hypnosis therapy is conducted by a hypno-therapist who has been trained to provide suggestions to your subconscious mind. By replacing your natural cigarette triggers, such as driving or eating, with subconscious reminders about the positive effects of quitting smoking, the hypno-therapist gives your own willpower an internal support system. Hypnotherapy can undermine your natural predilection to smoke by sublimating your cravings and improving your confidence in your ability to quit. Stop smoking hypnosis can also be administered at home via CD or through other audio technology. The use of hypnosis to cure the habit of smoking has varying results, depending on your susceptibility to being hypnotized, but many people adamantly proclaim that the therapy allowed them to quit smoking with virtually no withdrawal symptoms or cravings.
Advantages of Stop Smoking Hypnosis
There are many advantages to participating in a stop smoking hypnosis program. While there are a profusion of products on the market to help you quit smoking, including nicotine patches and gums, hypnosis therapy has some unique benefits. Some of these benefits include:
* Significant decrease in health risks if the therapy is successful
* The treatment is completely drug free
* Therapy can be completed quickly and has no long-term cost involvement
* Stop smoking hypnosis therapy can also boost your confidence in other areas of your life
* Therapy focuses on the positive, instead of resisting something you love, you're trained to be happy about getting rid of something that is hurting you.
* Therapy can be tailored to address your personal smoking triggers and habits
How to Find a Stop Smoking Hypnosis Program
There are many outlets by which you can locate a stop smoking hypnosis problem. Many therapists advertise on the internet, while some can be found in the phone directory. Finding the right therapist to help you quit smoking is a matter of personal preference. You can find help at http://stop-smoking-methods.org
If you are uncomfortable meeting with someone personally, or if there are no therapists locally, there are many stop smoking hypnosis programs available on cassette and CD that can be used in the privacy of your home. Whatever course you choose, you should feel happy with your decision to quit smoking. As the commercials say “Quitting smoking now greatly reduces serious risks to your health.”
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hypnosis quit smoking
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