Although it is now more decades away than I care to admit too often, there were four things I loved most about my childhood Christmases in England:1. the excitement of the Christmas gifts being put under the Christmas tree, and then the family opening of the gifts on Christmas morning;2. the food; all the special sweets being put out Christmas Eve; Christmas Lunch with the turkey, lots of roast potatoes, brandy butter, and Christmas pudding being set alight at the table;3. all the Christmas ornaments and decorations going up before Christmas, and most especially putting up and decorating the Christmas…
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The only thing worse than setting up a tent in the rain is setting up a tent in the rain in the dark. That is a lesson I learned all too well while trying to set up camp in the middle of the night during a cold New England thunderstorm. Having the right camping lantern can be the difference between a camping trip you”ll never forget and one you wish you could.A good camping lantern is usually one of two styles – gas or battery – and the right one for you depends on the type of camping you”ll be…
There is a lot of talk online about Internet Marketing “Gurus”. So what exactly is a “guru” anyway?The dictionary definition of guru is as follows:1) A spiritual teacher.2) A charismatic leader or guide.Okay. Now what does this mean in terms of The Internet?As far as I can tell, both of these definitions do apply to Internet Marketing in that once a person gets hooked on a particular “guru” it”s almost like a religious experience.You buy all the eBooks; you buy all the “recommended” products; you buy all the software you never actually get around to figuring out how to use;…
Do you need help with the myriad of college expenses and tuition you will encounter in higher education? You can apply for scholarships to help you cover some or all of the costs. When you think of scholarships you most likely think of academic scholarships for class Valedictorians. Or athletic scholarships for athletes recruited for collegiate sports. While these types of scholarships are more prevalent, they are not the only avenue for earning scholarship money. Just take a look at some of these oddball scholarships available.Oddball scholarships for golf caddies: Do you have an interest in golf? Did you play…
Generally, weight loss surgery such as the gastric bypass will cost between $20,000 to $30,000 the clinics do make substantial profits, which is why some you see advertised offer free chauffeurs and even airplane flights to the city and clinic. As in all lines of business, some surgeries will do all it takes to coax you there, within the law of course.If youve opted for weight loss surgery, the cost of such a procedure can be quite daunting. Many people simply cant afford the surgery without taking out huge loans which could end up crippling them financially. Is the…
If you gather 100 experienced leaders together to share with you their most important secrets for success, you probably wouldnt hear a lot of academic theory or jargon. Instead, this is a good idea of what youd hear:1) Put ethics first. If you make unethical decisions for short-term gain, you will lose in the end. Let your principles guide you in the many decisions you must make regarding business practices and people. You will regret it if you dont.2) Surround yourself with the best people you can find. If you are able to attract the brightest, most dedicated, most talented…
Have you been exposed with the conventional way of having your CD labeled? Well, that old way of printing labels especially for CDs were very labor extensive. It requires long working hours, enough man power to do the pasting and cutting plus the high cost of labeling it. With the old method, one had to print onto the sheets first the special label paper afterwards another person should remove the labels from the sheet without having them stick or curl among others. For the final touch, it should be fasten one by one to the discs. That kind of labor…
An adware parasite by the name of Bargain Buddy is predicted to have been created by eXact advertising. It works to collect your usage information and sends it to the intruders who will user the information to target you with advertisements they have dubbed appropriate based on your online habits. Its like ads made just for you. Most times Bargain Buddy must be installed manually by the user but in some instances it was found on computers in files that installed themselves automatically. To remove the adware go into Add/Remove Programs and delete any files named Adware.BargainBuddy. After removing all…
When you map out what you want, you let go of the trivial tasks that clutter up your thoughts. When you focus on achieving a definite major purpose, your life will assume an energy and unity that will be exhilerating. Self-discipline will appear spontaneously.You can prime your subconscious to tell you what you really want in your life. Here are a seven questions you could ask yourself to be clear on your major definite purpose in life.1. Questions about your interests. What do you enjoy doing? What things do you do well? Can you isolate one of these things that…
San Francisco, CA (ARTICLEMARKETER) August 09, 2005 — When hosted CRM was first introduced, concerns were voiced about its drawbacks: the lack of customization, integration with other applications, support, third party storage, control over data control and the performance of service reps – not to mention the all-important security issue. Hostings biggest drawback is that your most important data is in a third-partys hands.Although CRM, as hosted solutions are also known, are not as difficult or as costly to install as packaged solutions, they still require an infrastructure, significant IT resources, and time to deploy.Application integration has been another challenge…
There are many common signs that people addicted to prescription drugs often exhibit. Prescription drug addiction symptoms are pretty universal, occurring in most addicts, such as an increased tolerance for the drug, and physical dependence on the drug. Treatment can begin once the symptoms are recognized and the addict realizes that he or she has a problem. Kicking a prescription drug addiction can be difficult and painful, but it is infinitely better than a lifetime wasted on drugs. One of the main signs of a prescription drug addiction is that the user develops an increased tolerance for the drug. This…
Listen to this.”John Lennon was murdered by Mark David Chapman, a residentof Hawaii. Chapman purchased the gun he used to killLennon on Young Street in Honolulu, exactly six weeks beforehe shot Lennon in cold blood, right in front of Lennon”sapartment building, The Dakota, on New York City”s CentralPark West.””Americans have been shattering sports records becauseathletes are bigger, stronger, faster, and in much betterphysical condition than ever before.””Did you know that chocolate contains phenyl-ethyl-amine(PEA a natural substance that stimulates the samephysiological reactions in the body that falling in lovedoes?”Interesting, no?Sometimes, the best way to open up your sales letter is witha…
How many times per week do you run your antivirus protection or anti-spyware or adware programs to ensure that your paranoia about having an infected machine is just that, paranoia? With so many problems in the computer infection world, one cannot really blame themselves for checking up on their system on a routine basis. However, do you ever really think about where all these programs come from because someone out there must be sending them out, they dont just appear through spontaneous generation. This makes one ponder the question as to who is sending these things?There are thousands of spyware,…
When most people think about marketing, they think advertising. While advertising is a part of marketing, marketing is much bigger than advertising. There are lots of different marketing methods floating around out there, and the challenge as a business owner is figuring out when it”s appropriate to use each one and the best way to use it.Public relations, or PR, is the art of getting someone else to write or talk about you or your business. Preferably in a favorable manner. Traditionally, “someone else” was the media. In this day and age however, someone else can also be a blogger,…
Wedding dress, flowers, church, reception, cake topper, decorations, music AND wedding colors. Although it sounds daunting, choosing wedding colors is really quite simple.When choosing your wedding colors think about the different colors that you like most. You may want to choose a main color and one or two accent colors for visual beauty. If you really dont have a favorite color, think about the season that youre getting married in. If youre planning a spring or summer wedding go with pastels and brighter colors. For winter ceremonies try darker purples and burgundies. You can also use red and silver for…