The effects of the banning online gambling

Everyone talks about the negative impact of online gambling, but they are not talking about the negative impact of banning online gambling.

A reason for banning online casinos was to make sure that underage children were not using thee parents credit cards to gamble online, but besides the fact that most online casinos did everything possible to ensure to verify the age of the account holder before allowing any gambling to occur, but by banning it you are only stopping the law abiding casinos from taking bets and not the less reputable online casinos. They will use third party account like PayPal ore Click2pay which provide a loophole in the new law.

By banning an activity especially such a popular activity as online gambling all that can be expected to happen is for people to find ways around the law, such as the Speakeasies of the 1920’s.

A Speakeasy was a nightclub that served Alcohol during prohibition and was usually hidden in the back rooms of pet stores and innocent looking book stores. Every time a speakeasy was raided the next night another one was opened, and this is what will happen with these online casinos. If the government finds one operating in the USA and gets it shut down or manages to stop the money flowing to it then another will open.

By regulating online gambling the government would know exactly who was running the casino to make sure they were running it honestly and within all the laws, and it would help make sure that the criminal element did not get rich and gain power a second time in the history of the USA because of a bad lawmaking decision.

Another reason given for the ban of online gambling was to help protect against a rise in problem gamblers from have casino gamming in your home 24 hrs a day, but no proof has ever been found that shows that people who would normally not be inclined to go to a casino and gamble would decide to do it just because it was now in their homes.

The facts actually show a steady rate of people with gambling problems and growing at the same rate it has been growing for over 25 years.

Many experts are now saying that there are some positives to the online gambling ban, but those positives would be even better if the industry was properly legalized and not, just by putting a mostly unenforceable law in place.

But this to be a pattern the government seems to always make, it is much like the war on drugs. Last time I checked thee was still a drug problem in this country even though drugs are illegal, yet in countries like Holland where the use of soft drugs like hash and grass are legal the number people with drug problems is much lower per capita then in the USA. This is because the money that is brought in the form of taxes from these sales goes to fund the public schools where they properly educate kids on the negative effects of these drugs, so most of the people who smoke are tourists and not the locals.

Maybe one day the government will learn from its past mistakes and make things right.

Easy and healthy slow cooker meals

People seem to think that healthy crack pot meals are boring and flat. Some also believe that preparing them is time-consuming and difficult. This kind of thinking is what we are here to change. We want to share with you healthy crack pot meals that you and your family will surely love.

First, we want to share with you a healthy chicken crock pot meal we call the chicken cacciatore. In Italian, the word cacciatore refers to a hunter. In a kitchen setting, this word simply describes a meal prepared “hunter-style” with onions, mushrooms, herbs, tomatoes, bell pepper and sometime wine. So, in preparing this dish, we need three pounds of skinless bone-in chicken thighs, 14 ounce of diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning, six ounce of canned tomato paste, half a cup of chicken both. To add more flavor to the dish, bring in some sliced onions, three cloves of minced garlic, and chopped bell peppers. To complete the dish, we need one-fourth cup of dry red wine. Don’t forget the salt and pepper to season it.

As soon as you get every ingredient on the kitchen table, simply place all these ingredients in a 3-4 quart slow cooker. Then cover and cook the chicken on low heat for 6-8 hours. It’s as simple as that. You can serve this with hot cooked pasta or rice depending on what you are craving for.

One of the healthy crock pot meals that you’ll surely find flavorful is the slow cooker pork roast and vegetables. This dish is a collaboration of pork sirloin roast with vegetables seasoned with all spice and apple butter.

For this easy-to-make and healthy crock pot meal, we’ll use three pounds of boneless pork sirloin roast, four peeled sweet potatoes, three tablespoons of prepared horseradish, a tablespoon of cornstarch and two acorn squash. To give the dish a unique taste, we’ll need half a cup of apple butter, half a teaspoon of ground allspice, and quarter of a teaspoon of pepper.

To get started with this dish, heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Then add the pork roast. Occasionally turn it until all its sides are brown. While you’re cooking the pork roast, cut squash into 8 wedges. Make sure that you remove the seeds. Without peeling the sweet potatoes, cut them into chunks and place them in the crock pot. Then, put the browned pork roast on top. The next step is mixing together the apple butter, horseradish, cornstarch, all spice and pepper. Then slowly pour the mixture into the crock pot.

Let it simmer for about seven to nine hours until the pork and vegetables are tender.

Now, we have two lovely healthy crock pot meals that would certainly change the way you look at healthy foods. If you are thinking of what to serve on a Sunday night, do away with the regular two-minute meals that you could prepare with your microwave. Give your family a chance of experiencing these heavenly yet healthy crock pot meals.

So let’s both get to the kitchen and start cooking.

Potential diet killer food high in carbohydrates

When it comes to maximizing your energy levels, carbohydrates are the best "go" food around. Think of carbohydrates as gas in your fuel tank. If you don't provide yourself with carbohydrates throughout the day, you simply won't have the energy to function. Now this would be a shame for new moms who definitely don't have much of an energy reserve and who have one or more little kids relying on them for just about everything.

Everything we eat is made up of some combination of protein, fat, and carbohydrate. Simple sugars, like table sugar, starches, like pasta, and fibre, like oat bran, are types of dietary carbohydrates. All carbohydrates deliver four calories per gram. Something to digest: All carbohydrates are not bad! Carbohydrates are vital because they provide the body with the energy it needs to support daily activities-from breathing and digestion to thinking and exercise. Consuming whole grain and high fibre carbohydrates, including fruits, veggies, dried beans, and whole grain cereals, breads and crackers will make you feel satisfied for longer periods of time than foods high in refined sugar and low in fibre (i. e. cakes, cookies, sugary candy, etc.). Foods high in fibre expand in your digestive tract making you feel full. To visualize how fibre can expand, put a piece of whole grain or bran cereal in a bowl with a little water then watch it swell to two to three times its original size. This makes it very clear how fibre can help make us feel fuller.

Why do people count carbs? In general, carbohydrates cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly while fat and protein cause blood sugar to rise more slowly. In response to a rise in blood sugar, the body releases insulin, the hormone required to bring blood sugar into cells or fat tissue. If one eats excessive amounts of carbohydrates, the insulin cycle can become imbalanced, resulting in continually raised insulin levels. High insulin levels have been associated with obesity as well as increased risk for heart disease and blood sugar imbalances. Controlled carb diets may promote a gradual rise and fall of insulin and are therefore more satiating. In high protein/controlled carb diets, it is thought that weight loss occurs through consumption of fewer calories resulting from increased satiety. Weight loss also occurs because very low carb intake triggers a condition called ketosis, which forces the body to burn fat stores, but ketosis can be unhealthy if continued for a long period of time.

The glycemic index measures how quickly a carbohydrate digests, enters the bloodstream, and raises blood sugar levels. High glycemic index foods, such as refined flours and high sugar beverages, are quickly digested, causing a rapid rise in blood sugar and insulin levels. Such effects have been linked to diabetes, overeating, and obesity. Low glycemic index foods, in general, foods high in fibre and protein, contribute to a steadier blood sugar level and have been shown to lower cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of diabetes. Many controlled carb diets recommend eating low glycemic index foods, such as beans, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables. Keep in mind that the glycemic index of a food may be balanced in the context of a meal where several foods of varying glycemic levels are consumed.

Remember, many theories exist about what constitutes a "perfect" diet. We believe a good foundation for any diet consists of a mix of fresh, minimally processed foods from all food groups, including: lean proteins; fresh fruits and vegetables; whole grain-based breads, cereals, and pastas; and heart-healthy fats such as olive oil, nuts, and avocado. And, just as important, a good diet contains delicious foods you enjoy and is one that you can maintain as an ongoing lifestyle choice

English pleasure gardens

Above all, the pleasure garden was intended for the diversion of the chatelaine. As early as 1250 we learn from a contemporary record that Henry III, to gratify Eleanor of Provence, ordered his bailiff at Woodstock "to make round about the garden of our Queen two walls good and high with fountains so that no one can enter, with a well-ordered herbary befitting her position, near our garden pond, where the said Queen may roam about freely." Here she might have meditated in solitude under a leafy bower, have enjoyed a tete-a-tete with a bosom friend enthroned on a turfed seat, or in pleasant company have paced up and down the sanded alleys, flanked by the pleasant sound of water from the fountains.

As an agreeable alternative from the smoky castle hall, the pleasure garden was evidently the favorite place for recreation; and why not, since the pleasant forces of nature and tranquil sounds of falling water from the fountains was certainly a pleasing environment. It was often chosen for giving audience and receiving friends. Entertainment was furnished by the troubadours, who sang their Chansons de Geste, interspersed with romances of the Crusades, of prowess, and of love; by the jugglers and tumblers, who performed wonderful tricks and gymnastic feats; and by the dancing-girls, whose graceful motions were of an Oriental character. The guests themselves also frequently caroled, or danced in a circle, sang songs, and played musical instruments on the steppes of the fountains for their own diversion.

Garland weaving was a favorite occupation for ladies. Both men and women wore chaplets of flowers on festive occasions, and they were also given as rewards for success in various sports. Chaucer speaks of the month of May as especially the season for weaving garlands.

The beauty of a jewel was never more enhanced by an appropriate setting than the loveliness of ladies by the fanciful environment of this medieval pleasure garden.

Fresh as the “new flowers of sondry hewe," in her trailing robes fashioned " summerwise," her head wreathed with a chaplet of fragrant roses, her bright eyes sparkling in the sunshine, the "fayre ladye " was indeed the crowning joy of a very paradise. And as she was its most beautiful ornament, so was it her chief delight.

Action. ideas. motivation

The Concept of A. I.M was born out of necessity while I was writing (well more to the point attempting to write) my book called Financial Dignity. The book took many years to research and develop but I was to realise just now much of the time was taken up doing nothing. Many months would go by without me even lifting a pen, tapping a key on the word processor, or turning a page. In between times I would feel highly motivated and would get stuck into the research and bang out a few more pages then do nothing for months.

In the introduction of Financial Dignity I refer to my age at the time and recall quite clearly when I realised I was 3 years older than when I had first started writing the book, but it was still nowhere near finished. I shudder to think that those 3 years had crept up on me so swiftly. The inexorable movement of time had caught me out while I was looking the other way and I had wasted so much of it. Then it had dawned on me why I had not finished the book I had started to so long ago. I knew I was not lazy and worked hard and enthusiastically when motivated. The mistake I had made was waiting for the motivation to happen.

The Motivation Cycle

I thought “Well if I only work on this thing while I feel like it will take for ever”. I was stunned and demoralised and that nearly ended book writing for me. Without the stimulating ‘high’ of motivation the task was just to enormous. Give up! Give up! Pestered the little voice in my head. I think it is human nature to subconsciously take the easy route, to do the more pleasurable things in life and leave the difficult things to last or just hope they go away. I was torn between wanting to complete the book I had persevered with for so long and quitting to do something easy.

I suppose my motivation cycle like most others would go from high to low. The high producing a burst of frantic effort and activity followed by a burn out where you are physically, mentally and creatively drained. I found this took a long time to recover from and it had a de-motivating effect. The problem was the time when I was not motivated; I was not motivated a lot longer than I was motivated. Stoking up the motivation to write and continue pushing your brain to work after a hard days graft ‘at the day job’ is very difficult.

Just doing the time filling, wasteful things like watching TV takes its place all to easy.

The real question

Several months past by… my conscious continued to troubled me about not continuing with the book and then…

A Eureka moment came at 4 o’clock one morning when I awoke with a moment of clarity that often follows a good night sleep when the mind does that marvellous peculiarity of unravelling and sorting the problems and discourse of the day.

“The real problem was not how to get motivated more. It was what to do when I was not motivated”.

The question was how was I to motivate myself to work at something for an hour or two following a hard days work? The Answer was simple “DON’T ”. Don’t wait for the motivation, just take some action every day if you feel like it or not. The action to take is ‘do the next task’ and don’t try to eat elephants whole! Split the project into smaller more manageable and less daunting chunks.

The habit of taking action

In practice I found to my delight reduced periods of energy sapping high motivation and the inevitable un-motivated down time that followed. It was replaced with a steady state where you are achieving on a regular basis, motivated or not.

To start with, it will take will power and effort. If you persevere and keep doing it, it will embed in your subconscious and become habitual. You will be able to carry out the task with hardly a conscious thought.

My preference was to come in from the day job, get a drink (Tea!) and then…just do the next task, which could be research, writing up, editing, whatever useful task needed to be done (sharpening pencils does not count as a task!!!). Doing it at the same time of day everyday trains your mind and body to anticipate what is going to happen next and become habit forming. Once I had acquired this habit of taking Action the new pages to the book started to accumulate along with new Ideas and inspiration. Seeing the book starting to take shape after so long then motivated me to do more and help reinforce the habit of taking action.

“If you want to achieve something just do the next task. Ideas and motivation do not just happen you need to AIM for them”.

Idees pour mariage et lune de miel inoubliable

Alors le divorce, entre l'avocat, les frais de procйdure, et la durйe de ce dernier, tous nos bas de laine y passe. Alors assez! Pour vous, les places а ne pas manquer pour rйussir et votre mariage, et votre lune de miel!

L'endroit incontournable pour un mariage hors norme et а bas prix: Las Vegas.

Pour vous marier a Las Vegas, rien de plus simple. Autre que votre billet d'avion, le budget йvaluй pour un mariage est de prиs de $700? Pourquoi hйsiter?

Ces frais incluent: le permis de mariage, йvaluй а $30, la cйrйmonie civile, $50; la chapelle offrant en gйnйral la cйrйmonie, les tйmoins spйciaux, la limousine et les photos pour un montant se situant entre $200 et $500, a moins de vouloir pour tйmoin Elvis Presley, la зa monte un peu plus haut mais pas de grand chose, Votre divorce? Pourquoi pleurer trop longtemps. A Las Vegas, sitфt divorcй, vous pouvez vous remarier. Alors no woman no cry…

Les endroits de Las Vegas pour se marier:

Une simple cйrйmonie civile:

Rendez-vous auprиs du Las Vegas Marriage Commissioner. Le mariage peut se faire directement au bureau du Commissionner en 30 minutes pour un cout de $50.

Une cйrйmonie religieuse:

Rendez-vous dans l'une des cйlиbres chapelles. Sobres, classiques ou plus farfelues, il y en a pour tous les goыts!. Vous pouvez mкme trouver de ces chapelles pittoresques а l'aspect d'une йglise entourйes par des jardins de roses le long du Las Vegas strip parmi les casinos, bars et poker palaces. Pour une modique somme de 200 а 500 $, vous pouvez acheter un forfait de mariage qui comprend l'utilisation de la chapelle, la cйrйmonie de mariage, des fleurs, de la musique et des photos. Les forfaits plus coыteux comprennent plus d'extras comme le transfert depuis votre hфtel en limousine ultra longue ou Elvis Presley comme tйmoin.

Les chapelles des casinos:

Pour un mariage mйdiйval, rendez-vous a l'hфtel Excalibur, sinon MGM Grand a un mariage en montagnes russes, Treasure Island un mariage de pirates а bord de son bateau HMS Brittania et le Las Vegas Hilton propose un mariage Star Trek а bord du vaisseau spatial Enterprise avec des tйmoins Klingon et des invitйs Ferengi. Les forfaits des casinos peuvent s'йlever de 350 $ а 3500 $ et au-delа. Ils incluent gйnйralement une ou plusieurs nuits dans une suite "lune de miel" de l'hфtel ainsi que des photos, des fleurs, de la musique, des divertissements et mкme une cure beautй complиte dans leur station thermale.

Puis pour votre lune de miel, rendez-vous sur l'un de paquebots suivants:

Monarch of the seas:

Aussi grand que Statue de la Libertй, Ses animations pour les enfants sont incomparables. Avec le Monarch, partez а la dйcouverte du Mexique. Arretez vous dans les villes de Los Angeles, San Diego, Ile Catalina, et Ensenada en cinq jours. Cinq jours de dйpaysement garantis.

Jewel of the seas:

Mis en service en mai 2004, le Jewel of the Seas est caractйrisйs par l'allure innovante des super yachts. Il possиde un design avancй avec ses grandes surfaces vitrйes dans les espaces publics et des ascenseurs de verre donnant sur l'ocйan. Au choix, voyagez sur ce paquebot autour des Caraпbes ou dйcouvrez l'Europe Transatlantique. Le "must" des Caraпbes vous attend aux escales de Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Georgetown, et en mer. Pour les amoureux de l'Europe, des escales inattendues vous permettront de dйcouvrir Oslo Copenhague et Hambourg sous un jour nouveau, ou encore, toute la Scandinavie, ses fjords et la Russie grвce а des visites а Harwich, Oslo, Copenhague, Stockholm, Helsinki, Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, et Tallinn.

Voyager of the seas:

Destination les Antilles. Ce paquebot est le plus grand au monde, et nous faisons grand usage de l'espace disponible. Vous y trouverez plus d'activitйs et d'expйriences que vous ne pouvez imaginer. Un mur d'escalade vous attend pour pouvoir pratiquer votre souplesse et votre rйflexion et dйcouvrir l'ocйan sus un angle nouveau. Au dйpart de Miami, des escales sont prйvues а Nassau, Saint Thomas, San Juan, Labadie, et deux journйes en mer avant un retour au lieu de dйpart. Dйcouvrez йgalement la fameuse patinoire oщ vous pourrez boire un bon chocolat. La vie nocturne y est йgalement de mise: les boutiques, les cafйs et autres animations du s'ouvrent а vous. Danser jusqu'au bout de la nuit au Jesters, une boоte de nuit entraоnante rйpartie sur deux йtages.

Bad debt personal loans put your life back on track with this opportunity

When faced with unexpected emergencies or genuine requirements and also to give ourselves that rare taste of luxury, we often turn to “Loans.” Loans provide us with the liquid cash needed for various things like clearing debts, home improvements, medical emergencies, education, to buy that dream car or to take that long awaited vacation. So many a times, we jump into these obligations and then due to various reasons cannot deal with the regular monthly payments combined with high interest, fixed loan terms, etc. Thus, we end up in debt. It’s defaults like these that cause us to end up with “Bad Debt or Bad Credit.

Bad Debt Personal Loans are loans or rather financial solutions specially designed for those of us in bad debt situations or for those of us with bad credit. Whatever be the reason – bankruptcy, arrears, County Court Judgements (CCJ’s), late payments or non payments; when in debt it becomes difficult to find that financial solution that we found so easily before bad credit. However, don’t give up because bad debt is not the end of the road. In fact, with Bad Debt Personal Loans you can give yourself that desperately needed new beginning.

For lenders granting Bad Debt Personal Loans, it is a huge risk. Nobody, in fact even if you were to step into their shoes, you would be hesitant to approve such loans. Since individuals applying for Bad Debt Personal Loans are those with bad credit or simply put – defaulters, there’s a big chance that they may default in repayments again. This is what makes Bad Debt Personal Loans difficult to get. However, what sense would a loan make if it were not gettable. To neutralise the risk factor, Bad Debt Personal Loans come with interest rates that are higher than usual, shorter loan terms and smaller loan amounts.

Important points on Bad Debt Personal Loan:

• Owing to the lack of assurance a lender has regarding repayment, Bad Debt Personal Loans have a higher rate of interest.

• A credit score check works as a benchmark for lenders in determining the creditworthiness of the borrower. Typically a good credit score is assumed to be above 760 and a bad score is below 600.

• It is true that your credit score is important while deciding on interest rates but they are not the ‘only’ deciding factors. Collateral, equity, income, current debts, recent credit history – these should be your strong points.

• Your current financial standing and the assessment a lender makes regarding your probability to repay the loan plays an important factor.

• Documentation required with bad credit loans will include income tax returns, bank statements, estimate of property and title of the property (in case loan is secured), documents to see that there are no legal disputes relating to collateral.

Bad Debt Personal Loans can be secured or unsecured. Secured Bad Debt Personal Loans are those that would make it imperative for bad credit borrowers to place collateral as security to assure repayment. The loan amount for the secured option usually ranges from Ј5,000 to Ј75,000 and it’s repayment term from 5 to 25 years. On the other hand, Bad Debt Unsecured Loans do not require collateral. They are perfect for non homeowners. However, they include higher interest, shorter loan terms – 6 to 10 years and smaller loan amounts – up to Ј25,000.

When getting yourself a Bad Debt Personal Loan, find a loan that can relate to your story and to your financial situation. Educate yourself with the current rates and terms of Bad Debt Personal Loans. Try taking small amounts for bad credit loan. They are evidently easier to get.

But before taking that leap, remember to get your credit score. It tells you exactly where you stand. Credit score (FICO score) usually ranges from 300 to 850. A credit score of 720 and above is considered to be good, while that of 580 or below is bad debt. Credit score is further classified into a range of grades varying from A to E. “Grade A “reflects excellent credit while it’s the converse for those with “Grade E”. People with grade C, D and E are considered in the list of bad debt.

Make sure your repayments are on time. By doing so you are steadily improving credit. Take the amount that you need, even if you can afford more. However, credit rebuilding does not take place overnight. With time and patience, you can easily get in line with good credit borrowers. Remember, Bad Debt Personal Loans give us that most needed second chance – take full advantage of it!

Unsecured small business loan to people who want to start from scratch

Some people get it all they do not have to work for it. The majority of people though have to make it happen through different means. The best way is that of through small business. With the availability of unsecured small business loan and government’s full support it is a perfect way to launch yourself.

An unsecured small business loan is offered to people who want to start a business of theirs on a small scale basis.

An unsecured business loan has a lot of features which the people who want to borrow them should be interested in.

An unsecured business loan is offered to people who either do not have any asset which they can render as security people like tenants or working on part time basis or else people who don’t want to lender anything as a security such as home owners who want unsecured small business loan.

The terms of the loans are designed to suit the requirements of the borrowers. The interest rates floating around these days are from 7% to 30%. This range of interest rates is a little higher than what you can get if you go for a secured small business loan because in this case the lender tries to earn more for the risk which he undertakes by providing an unsecured loan to the borrowers.

With the ease in interest rates comes the flexibility of repayments the term of loans allow the entrepreneur to borrow the loan for a period with which he is comfortable with. The options available to him are from a period of 3 to 25 years.

An amount of up to Ј1, 00,000 can be approved for an unsecured small business loan without much hassle. However, there are other benefits that can also be availed such as tax exemption or government grants etc.

You will require the following documents or information while applying for the unsecured small business loan.

·Business profile – discussing about what type of business you want to do and details about your plan on how you want to achieve it.

·Loan request - here you have to tell how much you want to borrow.

·Financial statements – in case you are running a business already you may be required to give financial details of your business or in case of a new business you would be required to give your own financial statements so that the lenders can calculate what they can offer you. The financial statements may include balance sheets, cash flow statements etc.

·You will also be required to fill a few forms like financial assistance forms, disaster assistance forms etc.

These days the needs of the people and that’s why an unsecured small business loan is made available for people with bad credit too. An unsecured small business loan is ideal for people with bad credit. People such as:

Defaults

Arrears

CCJ’s or

People who have filed for bankruptcy

A bad credit is earned when the credit score goes below the satisfactory level.

A bad credit unsecured small business loan is a lifeline to people with bad credit as it provides the borrowers the opportunities of making a fresh start.

Applying for unsecured small business loan is easy all the borrowers need to do is just go on line and submit their personal and loan details. Then the lenders will refer back to you with the loan decision in a few days.

Every body needs support some psychological some financial an unsecured small business loan is a financial support which is provided by the lenders to the borrowers. This allows the people to make fresh starts in their lives and start on their path to prosperity.

All inclusive vacations - the pros and cons

All-inclusive vacations are appealing to families and people on a certain budget. Included in an all-inclusive package will be a round-trip airfare from a departure destination, transport between airport and your hotel, your hotel fee and all meals and drinks. This is a good deal if you have teenagers because you don’t have to worry about keeping them fed. All-inclusive packages will also normally include a couple of extras, such as a free tour or two, and on-sight recreation. All-inclusive means that once you get to your destination, you don’t have to spend any money except on souvenirs of your trip unless you go outside your resort. These vacations are a no hassle way of taking a vacation and being able to relax and enjoy it without figuring out how much your accommodations will cost and finding the right place to stay. Prices vary and depend on the time you plan to spend at the resort and what amenities you want or expect.

There are many advantages of an all-inclusive vacation package. The buffet-style food gives you a huge choice in what you want to eat, is easily available and will allow you to sample different varieties of food you normally wouldn’t try. The service is always helpful and you will find many activities included in the package. The all-inclusive trip that we took included two tours of our choice as well as snorkeling and other water activities. Many sights have pools, tennis courts, or golf courses. These activities are free and part of the package.

One of the best advantages in buy an all-inclusive package to a major theme park such as Disney World is they have so many activities that are included. For instance, water parks, miniature golf, canoeing, biking, and horseback riding. The best part is they have free shuttles back and forth between the different areas so you don’t have to worry about transportation. No need for the extra expense of renting a car.

If your family includes older children, you might enjoy an all-inclusive package such as a skiing adventure in the Rockies, or a trip to a “dude” ranch in Arizona. No matter what your tastes are, you can find an all-inclusive vacation to make everyone happy.

There are a few cons to an all-inclusive vacation. You should explore your destination on-line and sometimes that still doesn’t tell the whole story. We booked an all-inclusive vacation in Cancun that sounded like heaven. The resort was found on a reef just off a major island and not on the “strip” of hotels in the heart of Cancun. Sounds perfect right? When you are booking your all-inclusive vacation, be sure you know exactly what all-inclusive means. Some resorts offer low prices but you are subjected to sales pitches to buy time-shares. What you thought would be an ideal vacation could turn into a nightmare when you realize that in some places, though it advertises no tipping, the workers still expect it. If they aren’t tipped, your service will be affected. At least we found this to be true at the resort we stayed at. At our resort, there were tip jars everywhere and tips were absolutely expected. Some resorts ban all tipping and you need to find out ahead of time which type of resort you are going to.

Another downside to taking an all-inclusive vacation is that if you go off the resort you will pay for everything you do. In our case, our resort was small and had limited-access to other activities. What we thought would be a vacation to get away from it all, instead turned in to a vacation that was restrictive and more costly than we expected. For instance, the all-inclusive package included only one round-trip ferry ride to the mainland. That means, they got us to the resort and would get us back to the mainland for our trip home, and all other visits or excursions off our resort was our responsibility to pay for. The resort was beautiful, but we were expected to tip, we had to sit through a sales presentation, and it was restrictive on that particular resort.

All-inclusive has a nice sound to it, but be sure that where you are going is all-inclusive. Research on the Internet or ask for friends or family members recommendations.

Website redesign for existing websites

1) Is your website fresh - Having a website fresh helps your visitors to stay on your website rather than skipping your website? When I mean fresh, fresh with content, Every website owner should have their website updated with latest content, Search engine spiders index new content and in turn your website will rank high on search engines.

2) Create a professional image for your website. Out dated graphics and look of the website can turn away your visitors to your competitor’s website which is Eye-catching and easy to use and functional website. A clean looking website gives a professional image to your business and it creates leads and sales.

3) Forbidden code which can lead to be banned by search engines also outdated codes of your website is pretty hard for search engines spiders to read your website. As technology changes it is a must for website owners to get updated with the latest technology on your website other you business will be left out in the competition.

4) Design flaws which is difficult in getting listed in search engines and directories.

5) Updating your keyword which is a key to your success of your website, Identify new keywords and increase your keyword density for effective placement for your website optimization

6) Replace your outdated and flashy images with fast and furious loading images which is quick to upload and you can keep your visitors in your website. Even though internet has come out of age still there is a large amount of user who still uses dialup connection for using internet.

7) Check your website is compatible with your all browsers. If you browse the web you see numerous websites that are non compatible to different browsers.

8)There are out sites on the internet where you would be searching for links and it is pretty hard and frustrates the visitors so having a easy to locate links on your website will help visitors to find information which they are looking for this in turn will increase sales and leads.

9) The other reasons are your website just needs an update.

Yes website re-design is a must for all website, if your website is out of date and the website is not working as it you need to be Website redesign is the answer.

Every website needs revamping and improvement in design and look of the website.

Many factors go into making an effective web site.

You need to look at the usability of the site to make a site effective. Navigation, colors, fonts and download time are just some of the main aspects.

The key is to understand the basics and then looking at adding specific features that apply to your web sites niche. A poorly designed and unattractive website will not do your company justice. A simple change of image can dramatically increase sales.

Redesigning a website is not a costly procedure, but can be a very effective way of enhancing your company's image and boosting business sales.

Consolidation of college loan debt

Most youngsters, the students in the United States desire to become independent early in life. To help them in their endeavor, several financing institutions have come forward with attractive schemes to avail them of a loan for their college education. These institutions also provide flexible repayment options. Unfortunately, it is not guaranteed that students always get a good career start and are able to pay off the loans taken during college days, once their education is complete. Some students also do several courses together hence requiring multiple loans, resulting in them having to repay more than one loan. However, there being a rising inflation rate, expenses soar and hence a student’s budget also gets disrupted. This thus call for a need for a debt consolidation loan to help in easing the debt burden

The loan consolidation method is not meant only for students with high paying jobs. Even students with low paying jobs have hope in form of the loan consolidation methods. in this case, the consolidation company gets in touch with the student’s previous lenders and strikes a deal with them, which works out in both parties’ best interest.

what is debt consolidation? Debt consolidation loans is essentially a term used where, all the loans taken in the past are combined together into one solitary loan and a single monthly payment amount is worked out, which is payable over a period of time. the Debt consolidation loan lead to the total interest and consolidated loan amount being greater than earlier loan repayment amounts. when this is done, it does not affect the budget because, usually a period of 20 to 30 years is sufficient to repay the loan. All that you need to do to avail of the services of loan consolidation is hire a loan consolidating company and leave it to them to figure out a repayment strategy with lower rates, as compared to all your earlier interest rates. This eases your debt burden as well as formulates a term plan, which allows you to save money and repay the loan.

With this detbt consolidation loan, as the finances of the student increases as a result of getting a better employment in the long run, the student can increase his or her monthly loan payments

The student does not have to give any fee to the loan consolidation company so as to access it's services. Each loan consolidation company has its own way of evaluating the eligibility based on its policies. The student should aproach the loan consolidation company after their on evaluation. The student should have the following at hand because the loan consolidation company will need them:(1)Documentary proof such as college mark sheets, Student Identification Card and number.(2)List of earlier loans complete with interest rates and term periods. (3)Personal details such as date of birth, address proof(4)whether you are supported by family or not (5)other relevant information.

The College loan consolidation is also available for a student who has not yet completed his education. College loans prove to be very helpful to the student. Students can also use the money to help them with hidden costs like books, fees, traveling home, or even supplies. So consolidate your college loan now

Orchid flowers growing tips

Orchids are beautiful flowers that have an amazing effect on people, there is a time in the year that you can feel that orchids are attracting more attention, they are out on florists windows and people can not help themselves but stop and admire this flower that is a delight to have in any house.

Some people say that the power of the orchid comes from its delicate features, from its strong colors and even because of it human qualities, but the fact of the matter is that most people love orchids and try to grow them as best as they can but it is rare to find people who can keep an orchid for long and really know how to take care of these delicate flowers.

In the past orchids were rare and they were abundant only in their natural living habitats, with modern times people have grown used to the fact that almost everything is delivered to every corner of the world and that even the rarest flowers or products are available to them.

Experts estimate that there are around 20 thousand different kinds of orchids, these orchids grow in many different climates and conditions and are found in many different places around the world. Anyone who is serious about growing orchids knows that light is very important, light is critical if you want your orchids to have flowers, you will need to supply the right amount of light and be very careful not to burn the orchid, even though in some aspects the orchid may seem to be very sensitive and delicate, these are actually very strong flowers, and they will survive even without light or ideal conditions, the only thing is that they will only survive and not bloom.

These basic facts brings us to a common sense conclusion, if you are interested in having orchids in your garden you will need to think about the best location for that kind of orchid and with some effort you could provide the ideal conditions for the orchid to grow in your garden.

In order to make the most of the orchids you grow you should have some basic understanding of the three main kinds of orchids you can find, as you probably understand by now, understanding the orchid plant needs will assist you in making it bloom and survive in your environment.

These are three kinds of orchids and the basic treatment that they require. Epiphytes, this kind of orchid plant will enjoy being placed on elevated position, placing the Epiphytes orchid on a high shelf or stand will provide a situation very similar to its natural habitat where it grows on trees.

Lithophytes orchids are, unlike the Epiphytes, better placed on a low space, they are known as orchids that grow on the bases of trees and they enjoy feeding on organic nutrition such as rich organic soil and discomposed mildews. Terrestrials orchids. When speaking of the Terrestrials you should know that they are the conventional varieties of orchids. Place the Terrestrials on the ground and they will plant themselves strongly and take care of their needs.

There is much more information about orchids and many different techniques to grow them better and better, this is only the tip of the iceberg, this basic knowledge is important for anyone who is interested in having lovely orchids in his garden.

Vertical platform lifts in church

Vertical Platform Lifts are like small scale elevators that connect areas of different elevation so that they are accessible to people in wheelchairs or those who are mobility challenged. One of the most common places to find these life saving devices is at church.

Many churches are in buildings that have been around for many years. Often times these buildings were not designed to be handicapped accessible. Usually new additions and entrances and exits have been updated and made to be easily accessible by those in wheel chairs, but this is not always the case. Often there are many parts of churches that can not be accessed if you are not able to walk or negotiate the stairs. People of all shapes, sizes, and age visit churches and this is why so many churches invest in wheelchair lifts. This guarantees that all members of the parish will be able to fully enjoy, participate in, and feel connected with the church.

One model of wheelchair lift that is particularly popular with churches is Ameriglide’s Portable Atlas lift. This lift is capable of holding over 500 pounds and can be moved. Since this lift is portable, it is easy to move it when it is not in use or to move it to a different set of steps. This makes it perfect to allow churchgoers access to the pulpit. These units are also keyed so that you can guarantee that it will not be misused.

Vertical platform lifts are found in churches nationwide and provide a great service for many different people. They allow people to get involved with church and stay involved with church throughout their whole life, and will open up new doors to all those who might have thought they were closed.

The rural beginnings of the golf sport

It is probably best to use the phrase “golf as we know it” when giving the gentlemen of Scotland credit for its invention, however, the origin of golf is open for discussion as to being Chinese, Dutch or Scottish. Scotland is widely recognized as the birthplace of golf. One of the keys to establishing an accurate history of the game is giving credit to the Scots for adding a most important ingredient – the hole.

This important item is one of the key changes in the object of the game. Early golfers near the seashore on the east coast of Scotland hit pebbles and stones, and eventually balls, in a manner similar to games played in Holland and other European countries. But the men of Scotland made a rabbit hole the destination. The modern game grew from these humble beginnings.

The king of England has the dubious honor of having banned the game for a short time in the 15th century and also for making the first recorded purchase of custom made golf clubs. Acceptance of the game by royalty and the eventual establishment of formal clubs helped spread golf along the Scottish coast and later to inland sites.

The Gentlemen Golfers of Leith, widely recognized as the first club devoted to golf, also established the game’s early rules in the early 18th century. A few years later the St. Andrews Society of Golfers came into being, and shortly thereafter, the 18-hole course.

Because of its rural beginnings, the game was first played with sticks that were curved at the end. But with the growth of golf organizations, players began to make clubs of wood and iron. It was about this time that a leather golf ball stuffed with feathers became the standard. Several decades would pass before metal club heads and shafts, along with the gutta percha ball, would vastly improve the length and accuracy of golf shots.

Looking for vitamin supplementation read here for more info

Originally the only place to find vitamin supplements was through a medical practitioner providing a prescription that had to be filled at the local drug store. As the research into the benefits of vitamin supplements became more in depth the Drug Administration allowed for the production of vitamin supplements that could be bought over the counter without the need for a prescription.

Vitamin supplement or supplements are very crucial for us because if we do not intake sufficient vitamins required for our bodies, the vitamin supplement will substitute for the deficit of the quantity of vitamins in our system.

Vitamin supplement ratings quite clearly show just how popular nutritional care and supplement products have become over recent years.

Nonethless, a efficient diet supported on foods with high concentration of vitamins is always a most beneficial answer than supplements. But once a diet is not plenty, dietary supplement vitamin could be the solution.

Nutritive content claims for dietary supplement vitamin describe the level of some type of vitamin or vitamins in that supplement. For instance, agreeing to a lot of health organizations, a dietary supplement vitamin with at least 12 milligrams per serving of vitamin C could deliver the following declaration on its label” "Excellent source of vitamin C."

If you are certain that you are not acquiring adequate vitamins to provide what your body needs, then you should acquire a vitamin supplement. Coming up with a vitamin supplement that can assist you accomplish optimum health may be less difficult than you believe. There are a lot of vitamin supplements from which to opt. In order to find the correct vitamin product, you need to interpret labels and compare products.

Vitamins diet supplements are supposed to improve your physical well being by making sure you get your recommended amounts of vitamins, or even more than what is needed.

Vitamin supplements are accesible in a number of different forms, including capsules, tablets, liquids, and even chewable tablets. Also, there is a big variety in the brands and the true content of the vitamin supplements. Do some inquiry and find out what these vitamin supplements contain. Pay attention to dosages, ingredients, safety precautions, and other important information. Purchase the good supplement for you, and when in doubt, consult a physician or your health professional prior to taking any vitamin supplements.

Acquiring construction equipment

Many companies and contractors in need of acquiring new or used construction equipment often don't have the financial resources needed to buy the construction equipment outright, unless it is a large corporation or some branch of the government. This is when the option of renting or leasing construction equipment comes into play. Deciding to rent or lease often depends on what the contractor or business manager feels most comfortable doing from a financial perspective after evaluating the many possibilities and deciding what suits their need from long term leasing to short term renting. The side of construction equipment rentals has met a positive growth since 2004, where nearly 50% of construction equipment dealers' are offering heavy equipment rentals as part of their operation.

There are two ways most companies acquire their construction equipment, renting or leasing. Many contractors or business managers viewed renting or leasing as an opportunity to test out construction equipment at no extra cost and with no strings attached with the possibility of buying. Most often the rental would be converted into a purchase to avoid losing the invested equity. Most buyers would also take into account whether their business is flourishing or floundering, before committing to buying any construction equipment. In a case where a business has an uncertain future, the potential buyers may deem renting as the best way economically and then return the construction equipment to its owner when the job is done.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is the international trade and business development resource for companies that manufacture equipment, products and services used worldwide in the construction, agricultural, mining, forestry, and utility fields. The AEM has conducted a survey that predicted that in the near future, more construction equipment buyers will turn to the Internet for product purchases; as construction equipment buyers increasingly turn to the Internet for transactions, information and support.

Consequently, the rise of on-line auctions, sales, renting and leasing are made available by a variety of merchants who cater to the needs of companies and contractors worldwide. On-line merchants such as: Machine Mart, Rock & Dirt, Machinery Trader, Iron Planet, Contractors Hotline, etc. are only a few of the leading markets where companies and contractors alike can find nearly every piece of construction equipment they are looking for, from the top manufacturers such as Caterpillar and John Deere to many more. Many of these merchants offer the options of buying, selling, renting and leasing of new and used construction equipment to parts service and repair and machine maintenance. It's always wise to investigate the background of any merchant before you place a bid or purchase any construction equipment, to ensure a good reputable stand point before entering into a contract with any dealer or merchant. It's always wise to shop around and compare deals on construction equipment to other offers before committing to any deal.

How to choose your product lineup product selection criteria for your ebiz

The Internet has come a long way – a few years ago, it provided an extremely limited selling venue. Only the most daring buyers ventured online to make purchases. “Today, nearly anything that can be sold can be sold online,” asserts online business advisor Ana Rincon, of OnlineBusiness. About. com. “Even the most conservative shoppers think nothing of buying a complete set of furniture over the Internet.”

Asking the Right Questions

With almost unlimited options to choose from, how do you, as an Online Seller, select the right product offerings? What factors should you consider? Rincon recommends asking five specific questions before determining what merchandise to sell:

• Can I be profitable with this product?

You need to know, not just the cost of sourcing an item, but the total cost of selling it, because some items have hidden expenses involved in selling them. Packaging, shipping, storing, marketing, and maintaining listings for your wares are all a part of the total price of selling.

• What’s the demand for this product?

Before you sell an item, you need to know if anyone is searching for it online. There are a number of research tools you can use to determine if there’s sufficient demand for your goods:

o Google and Yahoo! both have Keyword Tools that show you how much people are bidding on keywords and how many people are searching for your item.

o EBay’s active and completed auctions give you an indication of how many people are looking for an item, how much competition you have, and how much people are willing to pay for your item.

Note: Many new sellers want to source high-demand “hot” products – but these often produce too much competition to leave room for good profits. Finding medium-demand, niche areas is a more stable option than chasing down every “hot” product on the market.

• What purpose does this product serve?

Every item plays a different role in your overall selection. Some have lower margins but are easier to sell or generate more traffic and are, therefore, worth carrying.

• How complicated is this product to sell?

The time and effort you put into selling a product is part of your total profitability equation. Customizable items may have high margins, but if you can only produce a few because it takes too long, the profits may not justify the hours and energy you’d invest.

Many items also have unique parameters. Some require detailed explanations and diagrams or necessitate a greater amount of customer service. Others, such as perishables, have special storage and shipping needs. These extra tasks can add up to a lot of your time and need to be taken into account.

Before investing in a product, it’s critical you consider how well it will do online. Look at whether you can be profitable with an item, and whether or not that profit justifies the workload that selling it demands. Says Rincon, “What you sell is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your eBiz. The online companies that excel are the ones that take time to ensure they have a successful product mix.”

Alternative brews for your coffee machines

A number of coffee loving nationalities, along with coffee snobs worldwide will let you believe that straight and black is the only way to consume this fashionable drink. All I can say is that they don’t know what they are missing out on. The vast possibilities for coffee drinkers today means there is a different taste and combination for every possible mood and occasion.

We should start with coffee blends. Far from sticking to one bean to produce a single flavor, blenders invent fantastic combinations that can be a real treat to the palate. In Indonesia, Sumatran and Papua New Guinean beans are combined to produce a distinctive, rich brew. Sumatran beans are also combined with Columbian to create a dark roast with a slightly smoky taste.

Introducing flavoring to your coffee can improve even the blandest of roasts. To sweeten a bitter or acidic brew try almond, vanilla or cherry flavoring. Certain syrups produce seasonal style coffees, such as gingerbread, ideal around thanksgiving and Christmas. Melting chocolate into your coffee to create mocha has become very popular and the type of chocolate and coffee chosen can make a huge difference to the overall effect. The Yemeni roast, combined with dark chocolate, makes a really exotic blend, while a lighter effect can be achieved with an American roast and a little milk chocolate. Combining coffee with cocoa beans before you make the drink is another popular method for those coffee lovers with a sweet tooth.

If an alcoholic addition to your coffee is your preference, there are a wide variety of spirits and liqueurs to be used either as an addition or an accompaniment to your drink. A good whiskey can be combined with black coffee and brown sugar, and topped with cream to produce the perfect Irish coffee. Creamy liqueurs such as Baileys and Amarillo can be added to sweeten your drink. The Italian grappa is a popular accompaniment to an espresso, and can be drunk separately or added to the brew itself. Rum, brandy and amaretto can each be added to various coffee blends to give a heady effect.

Some of the more adventurous types of coffees available include frozen cappuccinos, perfect to give you that caffeine lift on a hot day, Macadamia and chocolate flavoring that upsets the assumption that a nutty taste is coffee shows poor quality, and mint, raspberry or coconut coffees, that don’t taste much like coffee at all!

So with all the options to choose from, it is hard to see how the coffee snobs maintain their mantra that straight and black is the only way to go. Admittedly you will not be able to make many of these varieties with your one cup coffee makers, and they may not be available from the coffee machines in the office, but a little experimentation at home or in your local cafй can make coffee drinking a really pleasurable experience.

Tune into the plug in profit website

The latest and greatest breakthrough in terms of web hosting is Host 4 Profit, which gives way to the concept of Plug in Profit websites. Host 4 Profit is a type of business hosting package that can be purchased for as low as $24.95 a month and can help you start earning money right away. Host 4 Profit is a virtual plug in cash machine website that is ready and willing to take orders for you immediately as soon as it is purchased.

Plug in profit websites are able to archive many items all at once including eBooks, online reports and any number of top-secret marketing strategies. Host 4 Profit is believed to be the number one direct marketing support forum to be found anywhere over the Internet.

Having a domain name is necessary if you wish to make money over the Internet so why not do it through a plug in profit website hosted by Host 4 Profit? The majority of web hosts provide the necessary name and space but then leave individuals to make their websites a success on their own. Host 4 Profit is different. Host 4 Profit is a website that provides web entrepreneurs with plug in profit sites that can begin making them money right away, not next week, or next month, but right away!

Not only that but Host 4 Profit makes available a forum of 30,000 or more members who are there to assist others who are just getting started in the business when it comes to helping in any number of areas. If making deals is what you want to do but it is not your area of expertise then look to the more seasoned members to guide you through the process smoothly. Creating partnerships that will help get your business off to a successful start is another thing that those at the Host 4 Profit website are there to assist you with.

Take the time to learn about all of the significant features that are part and parcel of the hosting plans and you will soon discover that no other company can do for your plug in profit website what Host 4 Profit can.

How to become a vegas showgirl

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All of the big Las Vegas casinos put on shows to attract crowds to the casino, and instead of hiring new dancers every time the change the show, they hire full time dancers and these girls are called Showgirls.

If you have ever thought about putting elaborate costumes and dancing in front of crowds every night, then becoming a Vegas Showgirl may be the job for you.

Being a Vegas Showgirl is not an easy job. You must be in top physical condition if you expect to be a professional dancer, and it is important to remember that not everyone will make it, becoming a professional dancer is a roll of the dice, you have better odds of winning an
Online Craps game then making it as a dancer.

There are several things you can do to help improve your chances of getting your carrier as a Las Vegas Casino dancer started:

Dance lessons, if you want to be a professional dancer you have to learn several different styles of dance, and dance them all well. This may be the hardest part to becoming a dancer. This part will take many years and require you to spend several hours a day every day taking dancing lessons.

Physical Conditioning, dancing requires lots of endurance and stamina. Besides the workouts you will get from all the dancing lessons you will take you will also need to work out on your own regularly. These workouts should include aerobic and some weight training.

Weight training should not be done to build muscle mass only for building strength and muscle toning. The best way to do this is by doing high repetition counts of low weights. This method will make the existing muscles stronger but will not bulk you up.

To pursue a carrier in dancing in a Vegas Casinos it is important to target the leg, stomach and back muscle groups. It is from these muscle groups that a dancer moves.

Diet, Dancers are required to be tossed around and lifted into the air, not to mention the fact that most dancers are skin tight and for these reasons dancers must always watch their weight.

Many Las Vegas Showgirls have to get on the scale every week and if they gain weight they could get thrown out of the show. Always remember there are many people that dream of dancing professionally, and the casinos will not hesitate to throw a girl out and replace her for the slightest reason.

Once you feel you are good enough you can start sending in resumes. A resume should include each different style of dance that you know and how long you have been doing it, and it should also include all prior dance experience.

A good way to get experience is to get yourself in as many different things you can. Local theater groups are a great way to gain experience. Getting a job as a dance instructor Is also a good way to gain experience and practice at the same time.

By sending your resume to all the different casinos you can greatly increase your chances of getting at least one audition. Do not expect to get hired at the more popular casinos on your first audition. The bigger Las Vegas casinos usually like to hire girls with more experience, so you will probably have to work as a showgirl at a smaller casino first.

Seo - should you buy or build your own website

How high your web site is going to be in the page rankings may depend on high your standards are when it comes to 1) thinking big and 2) creating a sleek and functional site that really user friendly. This is because link partners (the kind that will trade a link with you so that you can rise in the search engine rankings) really do look for your potential to expand before they will consider trading with you. Functionality is important because they do not want their own success associated with a web site that may fail them by breaking down. Ultimately SEO is all about your personal credibility and that is expressed by the excellence of your website design.

Basically there are two types of sites that you can create, a simple ecommerce site or its monstrous sister on steroids - the ecommunity information based site. The problem with the latter is usually you have to find a place to park the enormous database that comes with the creation of a site that is both community and information based. This means purchasing a lot of software. If you are a complete newbie, I suggest you build a simple ecommerce site first and then investigate the wonderful world of databases a little later in your entrepreneurial career.

As you are just a newbie when it comes to making money on the Internet, it is probably not practical or viable for you to assign the design of your first e-commerce site out to an independent contractor who is reputable. The good news for newbies is that there are tons of cost effective s ways for you to build your own site even if you have little or no technical expertise. Many of the online site builders are so efficient that you don't need any knowledge of HTML or graphic design to get it up and running. Even the most pathetic of technopeasants can have a site up and running within 72 hours using today's site builders.

The impossible dream

The 72,500 men, women and children sat in an uncomfortable silence, no one daring to cough, no one daring to speak, each one focussed on the young 27 year old. Each one knowing, this was the start of the impossible dream. The dream they had had for 27 years. A dream they had dreamed every year of this boy’s life. Now it could become reality. Now it was possible.

And then: failure. The dream was dashed. The young man had missed the first opportunity to put their team ahead in the annual battle against an old enemy. He missed a sitter was the gasp around the crowd. Men turned to friends and compatriots and said, “We’re going to lose again”. “How long do we have to wait?”

Some wiped a tear away. The game has already restarted. There was a heavy feeling amongst the crowd.

The kicking king had missed what he would consider to be a sitter. As he looked up he saw the ball wasn’t going straight. He had miscued. He had missed the opportunity to calm the crowd, his team mates and put the opposition on the back foot.

His reaction was not that of defeat or self flagellation instead he reminded himself:

It’s all about the method. The process.

Kicking a penalty in an international match is the same as in practice. The same rules apply as on the training ground. It’s all about the method, the process. Not the outcome.

“Concentrate on the process”. Concentrate on the method of taking the kick. Concentrate on the formula. Place your non kicking foot in the right place. Swing your leg the same way as you always do. Make contact in the same manner. Follow through as you have always done. If you keep using the correct method, the correct process, then success will naturally follow.

Stephen Jones knows that the process is the key to success and he went on to kick many goals in that match and fulfil the dreams of a nation.

What about you?

To reach your goals, your dreams do you focus on the outcome or the method, the process?

Good Luck

Graham and Julie

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Bikini line hair removal - what not to do

Skin around the pubic area is very sensitive and bikini line hair removal can be a quick route to all sorts of skin problems if it’s not done properly. Ingrown hairs, razor bumps, blood spots and red and sore skin are just some of them. Here’s a list of what you shouldn’t do if you want not only a hairless bikini line but a smooth one too.

Shaving

Don’t use a throwaway, switchblade or man’s razor for a pubic hair shave. Use a good quality female safety razor. Make sure the blade is sharp. Using a blunt blade to shave pubic hair will make skin irritations even more likely.

Don’t shave pubic hair too close to the skin, or shave the same area more than twice. You’ll increase your risk of getting ingrown hairs and skin problems if you do.

Don’t shave bare skin during a pubic hair shave. You’ll get razor burns. And don’t use a shaving cream for men or soap as a lubricant. Use a gel or cream for bikini line hair removal. Apply liberally.

Don’t shave inflamed or bleeding skin. You’ll make matters much worse and lastly don’t shave while you’re cold. The razor or shaver will catch your goose bumps.

Waxing

Don’t get a bikini wax just before heading for the beach. You’re skin will be red and sore for at least 24 hours after a bikini wax.

If you you’ve never had your bikini line waxed before, don’t try to do it yourself and never attempt a Brazilian wax yourself. Go to a professional salon or spa.

Depilatory creams

Don’t use depilatory creams on the pubic area other than on the bikini line. They’ll burn your skin. Creams meant for the face should never be used on the bikini line.

If you avoid all of these common mistakes, your experiences of bikini line hair removal should be much better and you’ll be able to head for the beach with confidence.

Best buy used car tips when it pays to be meticulous

Nowadays, more and more people are enticed to buy used cars. With so many financial choices available and cars “living longer,” many people just opt to buy used cars.

In fact, many smart consumers contend that buying used cars is just the same as buying new ones if the buyer knows how to buy used cars.

So, to help those who wish to buy a car but cannot afford a new one, here are some of the best tips that can be implemented when buying a used car.

1. Research

It is extremely important for an individual to conduct some research when buying used cars. In this way, the buyer will be able to know the ideal make and model to buy, the kind of performance to seeks, and the prices of used cars in the market.

Moreover, the risk of buying used cars is lessened if the buyer knows the important details to consider when buying used cars.

2. Check the cars history

The car’s history will definitely provide the buyer some solid information regarding the performances, repairs, and problems of the car. So if you CAN discover some history it would be to your advantage. In this way, the buyer will be able to compare and differentiate one car from the other. There are instances wherein used cars are being sold because of some past accidents or negative experiences. Buyers might consider more if the car he or she is about to buy has a history like this one.

3. Check the safety features

What more can you expect with a used car but it does not necessarily mean that the buyer will neglect the availability of safety features in the car.

By all means, an ideal car must possess safety features, whether it is old or new. According to some reports, almost 80% of the accidents are heightened because safety features are not available in the car.

4. Buyers should be wary about the documents that are included when buying used cars.

Buyers should be sure that the car is not stolen, there are no liens on the vehicle, and that the one who signed on the “Bill of Sale” is the true vendor and the possessor of the property.

5. Before buying a used car, it is best to meticulously inspect the overall condition of the car first. Buyers should be wary of any rust or damage; the tires should be checked, etc.

Indeed, buying a used car can be very tedious. Nevertheless, it will give the buyer some satisfaction and assurance that what he or she has bought is a good buy.

How to avoid accepting bad checks

One of the most popular ways for people to pay you when you own a small business is with a check. It's certainly worth your while to accept checks, since they have lower fees than credit cards and can't be charged back.

But there are potential dangers to accepting checks, including the possibility of fraud or someone writing a bad check. Bad checks, in turn, can come about because there aren't enough funds in an account, because the account has been closed or because the individual has put a stop payment order on the check.

While dealing with bad checks can be a pain, there are technological advancements that can make it easier for you to weed out the bad checks before they happen.

The easiest thing you can do that might prevent some bad checks is to accept debit cards. Debit cards look like credit cards, but they pull directly from the person's account. If they don't have enough money to cover the payment, you'll know it because the payment won't go through.

Accepting debit cards is also a great option because there's very little danger of a debit card transaction being fraudulent since the person using the card has to know the PIN number for the bank account.

Offering the option of paying with debit cards won't take care of all your bad check writers, however.

Another option is hooking up with a payment processing provider who can guarantee your company protection from bounced checks. A check guarantee program allows you to accept checks from anywhere in the United States and Canada with confidence.

This system lowers you risk of having to pay fees or lose money because of bounced checks or insufficient funds in an account. You can sign up for a program like this and forget your worries about bad checks almost overnight.

Having someone else to take care of the hurdles involved in getting payment for a bad check makes your life a lot easier and allows you to focus on the more important aspects of running your business.

As a business owner, you want to trust your customers and assume that they are going to pay you what you are owed, but the truth is that fees and lost payments for bad checks are a big expense for many business owners, and trying to chase down a payment you should already have received takes a lot of time and effort on your part.

What's worse, if this happens regularly it messes up your cash flow and can keep you from growing your business as quickly as you like. With a check guarantee program you can rest easy knowing that bad checks aren't going to affect your business any more.

The billionaire writer s secret

During a career spanning twenty-five years of novel, film, and television work, I've two major tools most valuable: the yogic “chakras” for characterization, and Joseph Campbell’s model of the Hero’s Journey for plot structure.

These are not random choices, nor were they selected because of the many intelligent and thoughtful essays on their relationship to successful film or world myth.

Rather, they are important because they create a connection between the inner world of the writer, and the external world of the finished work—and the reader.

A plot structure is nothing more than a tool for organizing events in temporal sequence. While there are more such structures than there are professional writers, few of them meet what thousands of students consider a critical test: are they actually easy to use and apply? A simple tool, however limited, can be of greater use than a complicated tool that requires years to master. Remember: you will achieve real quality in your writing only by mastering your basics.

The Hero’s Journey, extracted from thousands of years of world mythology, has the advantage of actually mimicking the path of life itself. The “three act structure” does not. After all…life isn’t divided into three, or five, or eight acts. Such divisions can be useful tools, but they should never be mistaken for some kind of “truth” about existence. In comparison, note this interpretation (there are others) of the steps of the Hero’s Journey, and to explain them, we’ll look at the first Star Wars movie, “Episode IV, A New Hope”:

1) Hero Confronted With A Challenge. “Come with me, Luke, learn the ways of the Force.” This is pretty clear, right? There has to be a challenge, or a beckoning, or the character won’t begin to change—and all great writing is about change.

2) Hero Initially rejects the challenge, :I promised Uncle Owen I’d work on the moisture evaporators.” A real challenge, one that can provoke real change, will be frightening and exciting. A character will usually have some reservations.

3) Hero accepts the challenge. Luke’s aunt and uncle are killed, freeing him from his oath. If your character doesn’t accept the challenge, there is no story—unless the story is about the consequences of not accepting responsibility.

4) The Road of trials. Traveling to the desert town and cantina, getting on Han Solo’s spaceship, traveling to other planets, etc. This is the section where locations and sequence interact. The character travels, learns, commits actions that force inter-action with the environment, and the environment responds positively or negatively, with greater and greater stakes as the story proceeds.

5) Gaining Allies and Powers. Luke meets Han Solo, and Chewbacca, and Obi-Wan, and Princess Leia. He learns of the Force, and the use of Light Sabers, and how to fly and fight and rescue princesses. If your character doesn’t have to grow in order to resolve the problem, you may have chosen the wrong problem or character!

6) Initial Confrontation with Evil, and defeat. Obi-Wan’s death. Or possibly the disastrous attack on the Death Star. One is private and emotional, the other spectacular and physical.

7) Dark Night of the Soul. The moment of greatest weakness. Luke begins to believe he cannot win, and everything he loves will die.

8) Leap of Faith. “Trust your Feelings, Luke.” The leap of Faith is always faith in one of three things: faith in self, faith in your companions, or faith in a higher power. In “Star Wars” it is all three! This may be the only time in the history of cinema that this was true, and helps to explain why George Lucas is a billionaire.

9) Confront Evil—victorious. The Death Star blows up.

10) Student Becomes the Teacher. Luke is presented with medals, which establish him as a role model.

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The above ten steps are not some cookie-cutter pattern. They are the combined world wisdom about the path of life itself, the process we go through in achieving any worthwhile goal. There will be fear. There will be defeat. We will need to gain new skills and friends and partners. We must be clear on our acceptance of goals and responsibility. We must have faith. And ultimately, if we have struggled, and learned, and sacrificed, and moved through our fear…we learn and grow and succeed. And then we teach others. This is the pattern of life, and any time you organize information and events into a pattern even vaguely reminiscent of this, the human nervous system, worldwide, will recognize it as story.

It is NOT some kind of cure-all for bad story tellers. What these ten steps are is something analogous to the eighty-eight keys of a piano. Understand the emotional and life significance of each step, and then “play them” as your developed instincts dictate. Make your own kind of music. The pattern has worked for about thirty thousand years. It will work for you, too.

What causes hair loss

Hair loss is a common problem faced by many people all around the world. There are various reasons behind hair loss. Let us look at some of the major causes and their remedies:

Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is under active or overactive, you will suffer the problem of hair loss. This hair loss generally can be cured by treatment of the thyroid disorder. Hair loss may occur if androgens (male hormones) or estrogens (female hormones) are out of balance. Clinical treatment of hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.

Pregnant women may notice hair loss problems with in a period of about 3 months after delivery. Hair loss problem is also related to hormones. During pregnancy, high levels of particular hormones cause the body to keep hair that would normally fall out. When the hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels, that hair falls out and the normal growth and loss cycle starts again.

Some medicines (mainly sulphur drugs) can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss problem improves when you stop taking the medicine. Medicines that can cause hair loss include anticoagulants (also known as blood thinners), medicines utilized in chemotherapy to treat cancer, medicines used for gout, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills, and antidepressants.

If you have undergone a major operation or have suffered a prolong illness you can face the problem of hair loss. However, this hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary.

Certain fungal infections can cause hair loss. Generally, children may have hair loss problems caused by a fungal infection of the scalp. This type of fungal infection can be easily treated with antifungal medicines.

Conclusively, hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes. Since hair loss may be an early sign of a disease, it is important to consult a specialist to detect the cause so that it can be treated at an early stage.

Denia one of the most relaxing spots in spain

In the northern area of the coastline of the Costa Blanca in Spain is a city called Denia. This area hosts weather that is mostly the same as that in the other regions of the Costa Blanca, which is long hot summers and mild winters, with little rain. Basically you’re looking at about three hundred and twenty days of sunshine every year. Not bad ha?

There are two airports that the city is located in between, therefore you can fly into either Valencia airport or the more popular Alicante Airport. Both will give you about an hour and fifteen minute ride into Denia. Your best bet after landing in the area is to rent a car, this way you have freedom to travel around at will. Either airport will have the car rental, or as they call it car hire companies located in them. You’ll want to reserve your car well in advance, especially if you’ll be visiting the area during the more popular summer months.

Unlike the more touristy areas along the Costa Blanca, Denia is actually more of an authentic Spanish town, or what’s known as a working town. You’ll get a feel for the Spanish culture and get to actually meet and mingle with some of the locals of the area. However, the more attraction and tourist areas aren’t so far away that you cant’ get to them with your rental car if you so wish.

Unlike some of the bigger tourist areas, Denai doesn’t close down after the summer vacation season has ended, giving you the chance to travel in the less crowded off seasons, where you’ll get to visit local bars, restaurants, and stores.

If you’re looking for the ultra relaxing trip, then you can visit one of the Spa’s that are located in Denia. These are located both by the near the mountain as well as the beach areas.

If you want to see some history, there is a castle in Denia that was built back in the sixteenth century, which is a great landmark of the area. You can go on a tour through the castle anytime throughout the year. The views from inside the castle can only be described as breathtaking, which lookout all around the surrounding area.

You can also get a nice taste of nature in Denia as well. Between the Spanish towns of Javea and Denia are the Montgo mountains which separate the two. On this mountain you can enjoy many walking routes that will let you explore the mountain. You can do this either with a group or on your own, and the experience is great to let you enjoy nature and relax while you’re on your vacation. Between walking in nature and spa’s you can hardly go wrong.

Let’s not forget however about the 20 kilometers of beaches along the coastline of Denia. These beaches are extremely clean, earning the town the Blue Flag award for excellent water quality as well as sand quality. What better vacation offers more relaxing activities than one in Denia Spain?

Five reasons why you must give eurotalk a chance

Learning a foreign language is easy for young children, yet as they gradually get older, the ability to quickly and easily pick up phrases, words, and the feel for the language diminishes. As adults, the ease with which a foreign language can be learned is reduced even further, and thus many classes teaching new languages are geared specifically for those who are now longer able to quickly grasp the foreign concepts.

EuroTalk ( eurotalk. ie)is one of the pioneers in the field of making language learning fun, easy, and entertaining. Adding to this is the ease with which lessons may be applied to children and adults. Here are five reasons why you simply must try out their innovative language programs:

1. If you or your child are learning a new language in the classroom, do not contend yourself with the book knowledge but instead supplement the instruction with the EuroTalk products. Emphasizing the spoken word as recorded by native speakers, you or your child will gain a distinct advantage of learning proper pronunciation and sentence intonation.

2. Students of a foreign language who have reached a plateau of learning they seem to have a hard time leaving behind, will find that the fresh new way of approaching the target language will kick start their learning once again.

3. Fast learners will rise to the challenge of continuing their studies at a faster pace that capitalizes on their ability to advance quickly and the program will reward the student with greater challenges that will keep them interested.

4. Travelers to foreign countries will be able to gain practice in dealing with native speakers by becoming accustomed to inflection and body language, which is a huge plus in business.

5. Last but not least, the fact that the various programs build one on top of the other while at the same time being perfect as stand alone products adds value to the entire program.

Factors affecting you motorcycle insurance premium

Though it isn’t officially required in several states, many motorists prefer to get a motorcycle insurance. It is a good and extremely significant coverage in case the inevitable happens. After all, simply being careful while driving your motorcycle and wearing safety gears isn’t the only insurance you need.

Most of us are aware that motorcycles have higher rate of accidents per unit distance compared to cars. This is because of the exposed driver and the reality that most vehicle drivers are unable to see these smaller driving machines in the traffic line.

If you are transferring to a new state or you have just purchased a motorcycle, you should check first the insurance law of your state before whooshing down the road with your bike. This way, you can be sure that you are driving or riding legally. In case your state requires you to have liability coverage, then there are lots of motorcycle insurance options available for you.

To find the best deals on motorcycle insurance, it is always advisable to inquire first before setting your hands in a particular policy. There are key factors that affect your motorcycle insurance premium. Among them are:

1.)Engine displacement size (in cubic centimeter) of your motorcycle. Most of the times, you’ll have higher motorcycle insurance premium if your bike employ a larger displacement engine. This type of motorcycles is generally more expensive and they boast superior performance.

2.)Make or brand of the Motorcycle. It isn’t such a big factor, but it is usually considered in calculating the motorcycle insurance premium. A motorcycle brand with few models usually cost higher than a usual brand.

3.)The age of the driver or the owner. Older drivers normally benefit from cheaper motorcycle insurance rates than younger drivers using the same type of motorcycle.

4.)Type of bike. The type of bike you own and you are planning to insure also affect the rate of your motorcycle insurance. Sport bikes are normally expensive and thus require higher premium.

5.)Is your motorcycle garaged? If your bike will be parked in a garage if you’re not using it, your premium won’t be as high as those who are leaving their motorcycle parked out along the pavement. In the latter case, the motorcycle will be prone to accidents and theft and consequently, it will require higher insurance rate.

6.)Driving Record. Your driving record as well as your experience affects your motorcycle insurance payment. If your driving record has been messed up by too many tickets and accidents, then you should expect to pay for higher rates.

7.)Number of miles driven every week. It is an important consideration in calculating your motorcycle insurance payment, since the mileage you are likely to put on your motorcycle will push your premium up or pull it down. So you have to decide first if your bike will serve as your service in your daily commute or it is intended only for leisure. If you will use your motorcycle in your everyday activities, then expect to pay higher premium.

8.)Locality. This factor also matter in the computation of the cost of your motorcycle insurance. If you are residing in a big city, expect slightly higher rates compared to those who are living in a rural area but are insuring the same type of bike.

To get a full motorcycle insurance coverage, make sure that your insurance covers liability coverage, no-fault coverage, passenger coverage, collision coverage, uninsured coverage, collision coverage and service coverage.

Natural oral health care products are the recipe for healthy teeth and gums

Contrary to what television commercials and magazine advertisements would have you believe, you don't need the chemicals in most toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other oral health care products to tackle gingivitis, periodontal gum disease, dry mouth, or bad breath. In reality, many of those advertisements mislead you into believing that simply using mouthwash will combat periodontal infection. In fact, the plant soaps, essential oils, vitamins, and herbs in natural oral health care products are often more effective in the treatment of gingivitis, in periodontal disease prevention, in dry mouth treatment, and in the everyday care of healthy teeth and gums.

Although most people don't make the connection, your teeth and gums can have a dramatic impact on your health and well-being. Gum problems, tooth decay, and even mercury fillings can have a negative impact on your health.

The Signs of Healthy Gums

When your gums are healthy, they have a nice pink color, and don't bleed when you brush your teeth. In addition, your gum line tightly hugs your teeth. Unfortunately, however, periodontal disease affects three-quarters of the population. Because it's often painless, most people are unaware that they have a problem.

Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease

The symptoms of periodontal infection range from bleeding in the gum pockets; red, swollen, or tender gums; an abscess on the gum surface; gums that have pulled away from the teeth; and persistent bad breath.

Bad breath is more than an embarrassment; it's a warning sign that unhealthy bacteria are growing in your mouth. If you floss your teeth and the floss smells like rotten eggs, you most likely have periodontal disease that is causing the hydrogen sulfide compounds in your mouth to multiply.

Similarly, dry mouth is more than an annoyance; a persistent lack of salivation can actual accelerate tooth decay and gum problems because saliva helps keep the bacteria and fungi in your mouth in check.

How Natural Oral Health Care Products Can Help

Natural oral health care products address the root of the problem, rather than simply the symptoms. For example, dry mouth can occur as a side effect of many medications, or as the result of a medical condition. Many commercial oral care products contain alcohol or sodium lauryl sulfate, which can further irritate and dehydrate your mouth. A refreshing, natural gel, on the other hand, can actually stimulate the salivary glands to produce more saliva, which in turn will help control the bacteria and fungi.

Similarly, there are many products on the market that advertise a solution to bad breath. In fact, most of these products contain alcohol, which over time dries out your gums and makes the problem worse. Natural oral health care products avoid alcohol and instead use a blend of ingredients that discourages the growth of the organisms that cause bad breath.

Good oral health care is a habit worth developing. And, by using natural oral health care products, you can be assured that you are doing all you can to treat the problems you have, or to prevent the development of gingivitis, periodontal gum disease, bad breath, and dry mouth.

Trades in major league baseball

Arrangement the exchanges of the commanders can be one of the greatest parts of arrangement the play. Unfortunately, the it not as simple as one could espйreraient.

Initially, it important for arrangement to very begin way in which the transactions in MLB function. This occurs when the amateurs sign their first contract and much concerning the way in which the progress of things depends on certain factors concerning this first signing of contract. For example, if an amateur is at least 19 years old then it is given three years in the minors and then that it must moved on until the role. So however, the player is under the age of 19 then it is given 'inning additional expenses ' in the minor leagues before it must be moved until the 40-man role.

It is advisable to note that not all the minor players of league do it with the 40-man role. In fact it nonrare of the whole so that a minor player of league never does it with the 40-man role whole. It is mainly due to the fact that many vacant posts ago on the 40-man role. The players who do not make their manner with the 40-man role can become entitled with what is known like outlines rule 5. This gives at other organizations the opportunity to write these players. If they write them; however, the organization must maintain them in the commanders throughout the whole season. On average, less than two players dozen do it in because of the outline of rule 5. Another alternative would be for these players that the didn't do it with the 40-man role to become a free agent. So that that occurs; however, the players must be at least six years old of a professional experience and their contracts must have expired.

The players who make the 40-man role thereafter have three options. The player can be sent to the minors without penalty during any year given. It is important to note that of player of doesn't an exhaustion necessarily an option each time that it obtains sent to the minors again. Instead of that, an option covers the whole season. Thus, theoretically, a player could be again related to multiple times of minors during one whole season and all these returns would be covered under only one option.

If, in case an organization wants to again send a player to the minors but to this particular player no option has on the left whereas they should employ liftings and that comprises the process of outrighting. In this process, the player would be removed the role 40-man and to put above liftings. This gives automatically all the other teams by three days total lesoщ they can extend the complaint to the player. The teams with the worst discs obtain the very priority surplus of the other teams. If there is any team claim-the whereas the player is sent to the minors again. Naturally, if the player in question is at least five years old of experiment in MLB then it can go free agency and a whole play different from the ball of the that , thus to speak.

If the original team wanted to still withdraw it inside, they should the first time buy its contract.