As a result of technological advancement and globalization, more and more people are relocating and finding jobs overseas. In fact, there are niche agencies that exist to help plan the whole process, ensuring a smooth transition. Still, even with expert help, expatriates are often faced with many difficult issues when trying to find a job in a new country. The primary opposition simply comes from the fact that you are an expatriate.
In order to overcome the cultural divide and achieve your goal of finding a great job in your new home, be a quick learner. Learn how to interpret cultural gestures and facial expressions, and learn the lingo. Failure to do so can make your job market activity experience a frustrating venture, creating invisible employment barriers that you may not even be aware of. The good news is that simply being cognizant about how to overcome employment barriers will put you on the course to successfully achieving your job goal. So, as a start, be quick to embrace and emulate your new countrys job market and workplace code of conduct.
Second, work to establish contacts who can direct you to others who are likely to be helpful. Actively build a network of people who can direct you to the quickest and best way of achieving your job goal. Networking is the key, so reach out to your friends and any contacts you may already have. An ideal networking contact is an established individual who has successfully overcome the challenges of being an expatriate. You definitely dont want to take lessons from someone who is having difficulties making the transition! Better still, look for a role model who has emigrated from the same country as yourself so that he or she can provide specific and applicable advice for making this same transition. Take the time to learn what he or she did, and then do likewise.
Finally, conduct a self-analysis to help determine how best to redefine your past skills, experience and qualifications in language that is appropriate to your new countrys job market. The last thing you want to do is use jargon or terms that are inappropriate and cannot be understood, as this will only serve to discredit and disadvantage you in the employers eyes. So, as a primary guideline in looking for a good job in a new country, always follow the rules set forth by that countrys job market. Your most important market research is to learn about your industry and its requirements so that you can self-evaluate and make the necessary appropriate adjustments to compete at the required competency level.
Above all, never make assumptions in any of your job market activities. Base everything you do on facts revealed by research. To start the process off in the right way, make sure you take the time to self-evaluate how well prepared you are to skillfully handle your job market activities. To help jumpstart the process, take this FREE Job Market Performance Assessment.
2007年11月29日星期四
Changing Careers Made Easy
Are you finally ready to move on with your life? While it may sometimes feel like you are the only one in the world trying to change your plans, the average jobseeker actually changes careers seven times during his or her lifetime. Thats good news because at least you know that other people have successfully made career changes.
So what are the options for successfully making the transition?
Option 1: This option is to stay at your current job while you carry out volunteer work to gain the appropriate work experience. You may have to do such work on weekends, during the evenings or from home by special arrangement. Most small businesses do welcome those who can do volunteer work.
Option 2: Another option is to move to the new company and field and continue doing your normal job role. In doing so, you can carry out work that you feel comfortable with while taking stock of the new environment. This will give you valuable exposure to the new job so that you can informally initiate and be proactive at assisting and helping out in any capacity within that job role.
Option 3: In some professions, it is impossible to successfully make the transition without first re-training. This often involves acquiring professional qualifications. Never dive into the first training option that comes your way but rather do thorough research to ensure that you end up selecting the very best option available to you.
Option 4: According to our research, many career changers have decided to forgo working only one job in favor of taking on multiple jobs. You may want to consider whether you want to be part of this growing trend and increase both the pay and flexibility of your lifestyle.
Working Through Your Options: Selecting an appropriate option or options boils down to what kind of career change you are after and the level of flexibility provided by that industry. It is critical, therefore, to research and weigh what option will best serve your purpose by realistically evaluating your personal, social and financial commitments. You may discover in the process that, for instance, the fastest option is not the best suited to you due to certain obligations; you may need to pace or stagger the transition. Be realistic and set sensible goals that will not frustrate your career change efforts.
The bottom line is this: no matter what your circumstances and commitments, you can achieve your career change goal. Just be patient: it may take a little bit longer than you may have anticipated. To keep things moving as efficiently as they can, start acquiring the skills you need to begin working on your career change today. To test how good your current job market skills are, start by taking this FREE Job Market Performance Assessment.
So what are the options for successfully making the transition?
Option 1: This option is to stay at your current job while you carry out volunteer work to gain the appropriate work experience. You may have to do such work on weekends, during the evenings or from home by special arrangement. Most small businesses do welcome those who can do volunteer work.
Option 2: Another option is to move to the new company and field and continue doing your normal job role. In doing so, you can carry out work that you feel comfortable with while taking stock of the new environment. This will give you valuable exposure to the new job so that you can informally initiate and be proactive at assisting and helping out in any capacity within that job role.
Option 3: In some professions, it is impossible to successfully make the transition without first re-training. This often involves acquiring professional qualifications. Never dive into the first training option that comes your way but rather do thorough research to ensure that you end up selecting the very best option available to you.
Option 4: According to our research, many career changers have decided to forgo working only one job in favor of taking on multiple jobs. You may want to consider whether you want to be part of this growing trend and increase both the pay and flexibility of your lifestyle.
Working Through Your Options: Selecting an appropriate option or options boils down to what kind of career change you are after and the level of flexibility provided by that industry. It is critical, therefore, to research and weigh what option will best serve your purpose by realistically evaluating your personal, social and financial commitments. You may discover in the process that, for instance, the fastest option is not the best suited to you due to certain obligations; you may need to pace or stagger the transition. Be realistic and set sensible goals that will not frustrate your career change efforts.
The bottom line is this: no matter what your circumstances and commitments, you can achieve your career change goal. Just be patient: it may take a little bit longer than you may have anticipated. To keep things moving as efficiently as they can, start acquiring the skills you need to begin working on your career change today. To test how good your current job market skills are, start by taking this FREE Job Market Performance Assessment.
Choosing A Cat Leash
Before we begin to give you additional information on this topic, take a moment to think about how much you already know. Cats are more known to be feisty little creatures that dont take too well to certain habits compared to its other household pet compatriot, the dog. Such habits for example are wearing a leash and being able to walk around tethered to it.
But leash wearing for cats is becoming more and more commonplace, especially with city dwellers, as it prevents the cat from wandering around and getting lost.
However, given the temperament of cats, the leashes to be used on them need to be both sturdy and as unobtrusive as possible. Below are some tips in choosing the right leash for your cat.
It is very likely that when you think of leash, next thing that comes to mind is a collar. However, a cat collar works differently than a dog collar. Cats have the uncanny ability to wiggle out of a lot of things, including collars. It is recommended that collars for cats should only be used as fashion accessories or identification tags.
If using a leash is your intention, go for a body harness design that wraps around your pets torso. This makes it harder for your cat to take off and the tension from the leash is removed from the cats neck, which will happen if you choose a collar.
Make sure that the material is durable but comfortable. Nylon is a good choice since it is both strong and pliable. This material is also machine-washable, use the gentle cycle.
Next, the design of the harness should be able to wrap around the body, particularly around the stomach so it will cradle the weight around that area and off the neck and shoulders, which is very uncomfortable for your pet.
However, avoid designs that cover too much of your pets body. Although the material may be breathable, it may hamper ventilation making it more difficult for your pet to adjust to the idea of a leash quickly.
Another thing you should consider is the fit around the neck. A good fit is when you are able to comfortably slip two fingers in between the collar area and your cats neck. To make sure the leash will hold this particular area should be reinforced with additional stitching.
Investing time and energy for your peace of mind and your pets safety is always a good thing. And choosing the right harness and leash for your cat is a smart first step that will make wearing a leash a welcome experience for your pet. If you would like to learn more about this subject, take a look at our wide selection of articles to see if any interests you.
But leash wearing for cats is becoming more and more commonplace, especially with city dwellers, as it prevents the cat from wandering around and getting lost.
However, given the temperament of cats, the leashes to be used on them need to be both sturdy and as unobtrusive as possible. Below are some tips in choosing the right leash for your cat.
It is very likely that when you think of leash, next thing that comes to mind is a collar. However, a cat collar works differently than a dog collar. Cats have the uncanny ability to wiggle out of a lot of things, including collars. It is recommended that collars for cats should only be used as fashion accessories or identification tags.
If using a leash is your intention, go for a body harness design that wraps around your pets torso. This makes it harder for your cat to take off and the tension from the leash is removed from the cats neck, which will happen if you choose a collar.
Make sure that the material is durable but comfortable. Nylon is a good choice since it is both strong and pliable. This material is also machine-washable, use the gentle cycle.
Next, the design of the harness should be able to wrap around the body, particularly around the stomach so it will cradle the weight around that area and off the neck and shoulders, which is very uncomfortable for your pet.
However, avoid designs that cover too much of your pets body. Although the material may be breathable, it may hamper ventilation making it more difficult for your pet to adjust to the idea of a leash quickly.
Another thing you should consider is the fit around the neck. A good fit is when you are able to comfortably slip two fingers in between the collar area and your cats neck. To make sure the leash will hold this particular area should be reinforced with additional stitching.
Investing time and energy for your peace of mind and your pets safety is always a good thing. And choosing the right harness and leash for your cat is a smart first step that will make wearing a leash a welcome experience for your pet. If you would like to learn more about this subject, take a look at our wide selection of articles to see if any interests you.
2007年11月28日星期三
Loving Long Island-Day Trips
If you were to say to someone in Maine that you were taking the ferry to Long Island to visit public gardens, they would look at you and think, What public gardens? They would conjure up images of an outpost in Casco Bay populated by people who fish for a living and have little time to garden, and by summer residents who might have a small vegetable garden, flower bed or hedgerow of rugosa rose. But public gardens? There are none to be found. Its a simple place where the word ostentatious isnt used very often. I like Long Island, Maine my kind of people and my kind of gardens.
Last year, I was asked to go to the other Long Island, the big island adjacent to New York City, for a Day Trip. Never having been there and based on some of the things I had read about the Hamptons, the area I would be visiting I really wasnt looking forward to it. Who wants to drive all day, take a ferry, then drive some more to see McMansions or rub elbows in an overpriced restaurant with high rollers from New York City? I did make the trip, however, and although it was quite different from Long Island, Maine, it wasnt what I had envisioned.
I had a little time to kill before taking the ferry from New London, Conn., so I took a moment to see the newly completed Athenian garden in a pocket park downtown. With a Greek-inspired mural and sculptures, it was well worth the visit. If you have more time to spend in New London, a half-day visiting the Connecticut College Arboretum also is a must.
The ferry ride across Long Island Sound to Orient Point proved pleasant aboard the 1,000-passenger MV John H. There were many interesting sights, including lighthouses and the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Conn., where sub-marines are built and main- tained for the U.S. Navy. One of the subs passed the ferry something I had never seen in Casco Bay!
Disembarking from the ferry, I was ready for the glitz and glitter of Long Island. The first hour of driving, however, was through rural farming areas in Suffolk County, the leading agricultural county in New York. Tomatoes were ripe on the vine and potatoes were being dug. After another ferry ride from Shelter Island, I pulled into Bridgehampton, where BMWs, Jaguars and Mercedes replaced the John Deere tractors of an hour earlier.
No celebrities were sighted, but I was immediately taken by the miles of privet hedges, Ligustrum spp., most of them sculpted to sharp angles. They delineated property lines and prevented anyone from seeing through them or over them. I became fascinated with the hedges and tried to seek out Vincent Simone, a local woody-plant expert whose books I reviewed this year in PPPs Early Spring issue. Unfortunately, I was unable to contact him until I returned to Maine (see the sidebar at left). On every road I traveled, pruning crews high on ladders used power hedge trimmers to sculpt the naturally gangly privet into something that looked almost perfect. Back in Maine on Long Island, a privet hedge might only get pruned once a year, and sometimes that would be with a chain saw.
I soon arrived at the Madoo Conser-vancy in Sagaponack and the gardens of Robert Dash, who probably is best known as an artist whose medium is canvas. I quickly found that this multi-talented character I was going to use the term gentleman, but I knew he would disapprove had an uncanny eye for develop- ing landscapes.
I do not paint in the way that I garden
or garden as I would employ the brush, although the process is often the same both are arts of the wrist, the broadest, largest sort of signature, if you will, highly idiosyncratic, the result of much doing, much stumbling, and highly intuited turns and twists before everything fits and adheres to the scale of ones intention, Dash wrote in Notes from Madoo: Making a Garden in the Hamptons (see Book Reviews on Page 132). I felt there could be no better representation of his art than that of his gardens.
In May of 1965, Dash first saw the land that was to become his passion. He bought the parcel a raw piece of agricultural land with an 18th-century hay barn and by 1967 was on his way to creating Madoo, which in an old Scottish dialect means my dove.
Upon my arrival he quickly took me to his gardens, which were designed as a series of rooms. We strolled past the boxwoods of the knot garden and down the rose walk, which features a brick-lined rill. My eye was drawn through hoops entwined with climbing roses to an exedra, a Grecian brick structure with an oculus and a linear mirror to extend the sightline. This was just the first of many garden designs befitting an artist. I have seen ginkgo groves, for instance, but none that utilize tightly pruned boxwoods, or box balls, as Dashs does.
Rather a wild stroke, he said.
We passed four quincunx beds, with a fastigiate yew standing at attention at each corner of each square bed. There was a hermits hut tucked into another garden, and Dash proudly showed me an oriental bridge surrounded by native plants. As we walked, he explained that the keys to successful growing are lots of manure and proper pruning.
Pruning? I was looking for privet that didnt look perfectly square, and I found what I wanted. Dash has taken mature privet and treated it in a way that will provide an opportunity for all gardeners with overgrown hedges an opportunity to make a statement with plants that will have visitors saying wow, as I did. Imagine 20-foot-tall privets with trunks the size of small trees pruned up a good 10 feet.
Now aged and knobby, they still look like the legs of young ballerinas, but young ballerinas wearing old rehearsal stockings, pilled and raddled, Dash wrote in describ-ing the effect.
After walking through his many other garden rooms, it was time to have a glass of wine. The wine led to a discussion of what needs to be changed at Madoo, and the amount of grape juice consumed may have influenced the fate of the knot garden. We agreed that it interfered with the view down the rill to the exedra, and it must go!
Running late, I reluctantly left Madoo and arrived at the LongHouse Reserve just as it was closing for the day. A busload of visitors was being escorted out, which allowed for a look at the gardens without anyone else present, and the setting sun created lighting conditions that couldnt have been better for photography. But being late also meant I didnt get to spend much time with Matko Tomicic, the executive director, or any time with Jack Lenor Larsen, who created this wonderful landscape filled with works by artists ranging from Roy Lichtenstein to Yoko Ono.
Garden enthusiasts come to LongHouse not so much for the plant collections as for ambitious landscaping, and for a variety of spaces sometimes referred to as outdoor rooms. Among them are the Red Garden, the Dune Garden, the Grass Garden and the Lotus Pond, in addition to several alles. LongHouse receives about 6,000 visitors annually.
About 300 daffodil cultivars blossom in April and May, primarily in whites and pinks. The property also features 60 bamboo cultivars, ranging from low pygmies to combs 50 feet high; 100 conifer varieties, and 100 ornamental grasses.
The sculptures at LongHouse provide punctuation and a destination. While many visitors might not want to walk the equivalent of several blocks to see a new tree, they are often willing to visit the Yoko Ono piece at the west boundary of the reserve, or to experience a new or famous work, including pieces in glass and ceramic by Toshiko Takaezu and Dale Chihuly.
While this garden art may be out of reach financially for many of PPPs readers, the concept can be transposed to most landscapes. LongHouse can inspire gardeners to go beyond the ordinary and take the chances necessary to make a landscape unique.
Another public garden in the area that is well worth mentioning is the Bridge Gardens Trust. The gardens had closed for the season the day before I arrived, but curator Harry Neyens was gracious enough to provide a description.
Bridge Gardens Trust has 800 antique and new roses, a knot garden, a historical collection of culinary, medicinal, textile and dyeing herbs, a lavender parterre, an assortment of topiaries, a water garden, two shade gardens, a bamboo grove and specimen plantings, he said. (We receive) 1,500 visitors annually.
The next time I visit Long Island, Ill make certain I get there before the closing date of Oct. 31!
If you enjoy visiting wineries, there are many on Long Island from which to choose. The soil (a rich loam), the climate (like Bordeaux) and the influence of the ocean all make for perfect grape-growing. A stop at the Wlffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack proved how well-suited Long Island is for winemaking. The Wlffer Estate Selection Chardonnay was rated Best Long Island Chardonnay by The Wine Enthusiast magazine. Even if you are not a fan of wine, the landscape and vineyard running alongside the winery make a stop here worthwhile.
There are many options for accommodations in the Hamptons, from bed-and- breakfast establishments to motels. I opted to head out to Montauk on the easternmost tip of Long Island. The town has an old summer beach community feel, with many old-style motels and 5,000 acres of public beaches to enjoy. It also has a lot of history: The Montauk Point Lighthouse was opened in 1787, and Montauk Point is where Teddy Roosevelt and his 30,000 Rough Riders landed after the Spanish-American War.
There are a host of excellent places to eat in Montauk, and I asked around about the best place to sample local fare. The locals all steered me to the Shagwong Restaurant, and a meal of freshly caught seafood proved their recommendations correct.
What is my most lasting memory of this Day Trip? The eccentricity of Robert Dash, the privet hedges, the sun setting behind the Chihuly glass wands at the LongHouse Reserve, or sunrise at Montauk Point? None of the above. As memorable as these experiences were, they cant beat my visit to Marders Nursery.
For a tree lover, nothing can compare to sitting on the rootball of a 20-foot ginkgo ready to be installed at the cost of $25,000. Yes, $25,000! This nursery in Bridgehamp-ton is beyond belief. It was started by Kathleen and Charlie Marder about a quarter of a century ago with the purpose of transplanting large trees by mechanical means. That they do, and in addition to the large trees they now have a full-service garden center, a landscaping division and an art collection on the grounds. If you need a large plant to anchor your landscape, visit them and ask to see the 40-foot arborvitae. If you think it will fit in your landscape, get the checkbook ready, because for about $40,000 it can be yours. And, of course, if Marders plants the tree, it comes with a two-year guarantee.
It was time to head back to Maine. Had I changed my mind about which Long Island I like best? Maybe, but Ill have to visit the New York one a couple of more times to fairly judge. Of course, if someone bought me one of those $25,000 ginkgos there would be no contest!
Last year, I was asked to go to the other Long Island, the big island adjacent to New York City, for a Day Trip. Never having been there and based on some of the things I had read about the Hamptons, the area I would be visiting I really wasnt looking forward to it. Who wants to drive all day, take a ferry, then drive some more to see McMansions or rub elbows in an overpriced restaurant with high rollers from New York City? I did make the trip, however, and although it was quite different from Long Island, Maine, it wasnt what I had envisioned.
I had a little time to kill before taking the ferry from New London, Conn., so I took a moment to see the newly completed Athenian garden in a pocket park downtown. With a Greek-inspired mural and sculptures, it was well worth the visit. If you have more time to spend in New London, a half-day visiting the Connecticut College Arboretum also is a must.
The ferry ride across Long Island Sound to Orient Point proved pleasant aboard the 1,000-passenger MV John H. There were many interesting sights, including lighthouses and the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Conn., where sub-marines are built and main- tained for the U.S. Navy. One of the subs passed the ferry something I had never seen in Casco Bay!
Disembarking from the ferry, I was ready for the glitz and glitter of Long Island. The first hour of driving, however, was through rural farming areas in Suffolk County, the leading agricultural county in New York. Tomatoes were ripe on the vine and potatoes were being dug. After another ferry ride from Shelter Island, I pulled into Bridgehampton, where BMWs, Jaguars and Mercedes replaced the John Deere tractors of an hour earlier.
No celebrities were sighted, but I was immediately taken by the miles of privet hedges, Ligustrum spp., most of them sculpted to sharp angles. They delineated property lines and prevented anyone from seeing through them or over them. I became fascinated with the hedges and tried to seek out Vincent Simone, a local woody-plant expert whose books I reviewed this year in PPPs Early Spring issue. Unfortunately, I was unable to contact him until I returned to Maine (see the sidebar at left). On every road I traveled, pruning crews high on ladders used power hedge trimmers to sculpt the naturally gangly privet into something that looked almost perfect. Back in Maine on Long Island, a privet hedge might only get pruned once a year, and sometimes that would be with a chain saw.
I soon arrived at the Madoo Conser-vancy in Sagaponack and the gardens of Robert Dash, who probably is best known as an artist whose medium is canvas. I quickly found that this multi-talented character I was going to use the term gentleman, but I knew he would disapprove had an uncanny eye for develop- ing landscapes.
I do not paint in the way that I garden
or garden as I would employ the brush, although the process is often the same both are arts of the wrist, the broadest, largest sort of signature, if you will, highly idiosyncratic, the result of much doing, much stumbling, and highly intuited turns and twists before everything fits and adheres to the scale of ones intention, Dash wrote in Notes from Madoo: Making a Garden in the Hamptons (see Book Reviews on Page 132). I felt there could be no better representation of his art than that of his gardens.
In May of 1965, Dash first saw the land that was to become his passion. He bought the parcel a raw piece of agricultural land with an 18th-century hay barn and by 1967 was on his way to creating Madoo, which in an old Scottish dialect means my dove.
Upon my arrival he quickly took me to his gardens, which were designed as a series of rooms. We strolled past the boxwoods of the knot garden and down the rose walk, which features a brick-lined rill. My eye was drawn through hoops entwined with climbing roses to an exedra, a Grecian brick structure with an oculus and a linear mirror to extend the sightline. This was just the first of many garden designs befitting an artist. I have seen ginkgo groves, for instance, but none that utilize tightly pruned boxwoods, or box balls, as Dashs does.
Rather a wild stroke, he said.
We passed four quincunx beds, with a fastigiate yew standing at attention at each corner of each square bed. There was a hermits hut tucked into another garden, and Dash proudly showed me an oriental bridge surrounded by native plants. As we walked, he explained that the keys to successful growing are lots of manure and proper pruning.
Pruning? I was looking for privet that didnt look perfectly square, and I found what I wanted. Dash has taken mature privet and treated it in a way that will provide an opportunity for all gardeners with overgrown hedges an opportunity to make a statement with plants that will have visitors saying wow, as I did. Imagine 20-foot-tall privets with trunks the size of small trees pruned up a good 10 feet.
Now aged and knobby, they still look like the legs of young ballerinas, but young ballerinas wearing old rehearsal stockings, pilled and raddled, Dash wrote in describ-ing the effect.
After walking through his many other garden rooms, it was time to have a glass of wine. The wine led to a discussion of what needs to be changed at Madoo, and the amount of grape juice consumed may have influenced the fate of the knot garden. We agreed that it interfered with the view down the rill to the exedra, and it must go!
Running late, I reluctantly left Madoo and arrived at the LongHouse Reserve just as it was closing for the day. A busload of visitors was being escorted out, which allowed for a look at the gardens without anyone else present, and the setting sun created lighting conditions that couldnt have been better for photography. But being late also meant I didnt get to spend much time with Matko Tomicic, the executive director, or any time with Jack Lenor Larsen, who created this wonderful landscape filled with works by artists ranging from Roy Lichtenstein to Yoko Ono.
Garden enthusiasts come to LongHouse not so much for the plant collections as for ambitious landscaping, and for a variety of spaces sometimes referred to as outdoor rooms. Among them are the Red Garden, the Dune Garden, the Grass Garden and the Lotus Pond, in addition to several alles. LongHouse receives about 6,000 visitors annually.
About 300 daffodil cultivars blossom in April and May, primarily in whites and pinks. The property also features 60 bamboo cultivars, ranging from low pygmies to combs 50 feet high; 100 conifer varieties, and 100 ornamental grasses.
The sculptures at LongHouse provide punctuation and a destination. While many visitors might not want to walk the equivalent of several blocks to see a new tree, they are often willing to visit the Yoko Ono piece at the west boundary of the reserve, or to experience a new or famous work, including pieces in glass and ceramic by Toshiko Takaezu and Dale Chihuly.
While this garden art may be out of reach financially for many of PPPs readers, the concept can be transposed to most landscapes. LongHouse can inspire gardeners to go beyond the ordinary and take the chances necessary to make a landscape unique.
Another public garden in the area that is well worth mentioning is the Bridge Gardens Trust. The gardens had closed for the season the day before I arrived, but curator Harry Neyens was gracious enough to provide a description.
Bridge Gardens Trust has 800 antique and new roses, a knot garden, a historical collection of culinary, medicinal, textile and dyeing herbs, a lavender parterre, an assortment of topiaries, a water garden, two shade gardens, a bamboo grove and specimen plantings, he said. (We receive) 1,500 visitors annually.
The next time I visit Long Island, Ill make certain I get there before the closing date of Oct. 31!
If you enjoy visiting wineries, there are many on Long Island from which to choose. The soil (a rich loam), the climate (like Bordeaux) and the influence of the ocean all make for perfect grape-growing. A stop at the Wlffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack proved how well-suited Long Island is for winemaking. The Wlffer Estate Selection Chardonnay was rated Best Long Island Chardonnay by The Wine Enthusiast magazine. Even if you are not a fan of wine, the landscape and vineyard running alongside the winery make a stop here worthwhile.
There are many options for accommodations in the Hamptons, from bed-and- breakfast establishments to motels. I opted to head out to Montauk on the easternmost tip of Long Island. The town has an old summer beach community feel, with many old-style motels and 5,000 acres of public beaches to enjoy. It also has a lot of history: The Montauk Point Lighthouse was opened in 1787, and Montauk Point is where Teddy Roosevelt and his 30,000 Rough Riders landed after the Spanish-American War.
There are a host of excellent places to eat in Montauk, and I asked around about the best place to sample local fare. The locals all steered me to the Shagwong Restaurant, and a meal of freshly caught seafood proved their recommendations correct.
What is my most lasting memory of this Day Trip? The eccentricity of Robert Dash, the privet hedges, the sun setting behind the Chihuly glass wands at the LongHouse Reserve, or sunrise at Montauk Point? None of the above. As memorable as these experiences were, they cant beat my visit to Marders Nursery.
For a tree lover, nothing can compare to sitting on the rootball of a 20-foot ginkgo ready to be installed at the cost of $25,000. Yes, $25,000! This nursery in Bridgehamp-ton is beyond belief. It was started by Kathleen and Charlie Marder about a quarter of a century ago with the purpose of transplanting large trees by mechanical means. That they do, and in addition to the large trees they now have a full-service garden center, a landscaping division and an art collection on the grounds. If you need a large plant to anchor your landscape, visit them and ask to see the 40-foot arborvitae. If you think it will fit in your landscape, get the checkbook ready, because for about $40,000 it can be yours. And, of course, if Marders plants the tree, it comes with a two-year guarantee.
It was time to head back to Maine. Had I changed my mind about which Long Island I like best? Maybe, but Ill have to visit the New York one a couple of more times to fairly judge. Of course, if someone bought me one of those $25,000 ginkgos there would be no contest!
10 Ways To Sneak Some Extra Fruits And Vegetables In Your Familys Diet
We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, arent they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food. If your family is anything like mine, theyd much rather fill up on a bag of chips or a bowl of rice or pasta instead of trying an apple or a plate of steamed broccoli. So well have to get creative. Here are a few ideas to sneak some extra vegetables and fruits in your familys diet.
1. Start the day with a breakfast smoothie. All you have to do is throw some fruits, low-fat yogurt and ice in a blender. You may also want to add a scoop of protein powder in there for good measure. Just blend for a few seconds and you have the perfect breakfast ready to go. I like to sip mine in a thermal cup on the way to work. To make it even more appealing for your kids, use some frozen yogurt or a scoop of ice cream in the smoothie. They wont believe that you are letting them have ice cream for breakfast.
2. Dried fruit makes an excellent snack any time of the day. Add some small cartons of raisins to your childs lunch box, pack some yogurt-covered raisins in your husbands briefcase and keep some trail mix sitting around for snacking. You can also add dried fruit to oatmeal and cereal in the morning. My family loves banana chips in their breakfast cereal.
3. Add some fruits and vegetables to your familys sandwiches. You can add some banana, sliced apples or strawberry slices to a peanut butter sandwich. Top a turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and anything else they will eat. You can even make a sub shop style vegetable sandwich by combining several different vegetables with some mayonnaise and cheese on bread.
4. Have a salad bar at dinner. Set out a variety of chopped vegetables, some cheese and croutons as well as several choices of salad dressing along with the lettuce and let everybody create their own perfect salad.
5. Let them drink their fruits and vegetables. Keep an assortment of fruit and vegetable juices in the fridge and encourage everyone to drink them as a snack. Get creative. You could start family cocktail hour by pouring everybody a glass of his or her favorite juice over ice. Add some straws, cocktail umbrellas and sit together to talk about how everybodys day went.
6. Try this for dessert. Put a small scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt in a bowl and top it with lots of fresh or frozen fruit.
7. Offer fruits and vegetables as snacks. You can cut apples into slices and top them with peanut butter or cheese. Cube cheese and serve with grapes. Cut up some fresh veggies and serve them with ranch dip. And of course theres ants on a log. Spread some cream cheese or peanut butter on the inside of a stick of celery and sprinkle raisins on it (wow, fruit and vegetable in one snack).
8. Try some new fruits and vegetables. Pick something exotic to get your familys curiosity. With a little luck their curiosity will outweigh their initial apprehension to trying something new. You could try artichokes, plantains, papaya, mango, star fruit, or anything else you can find in the produce department of your local store.
9. Make a pot of vegetable soup or a stew thats heavy on veggies and easy on the meat. Both of these make some great comfort food when the weather gets cold.
10. Start My Veggie Day. Each family member gets to pick a vegetable one day of the week. They qualify to pick a vegetable as long as they tried each vegetable the week before, otherwise they loose a turn and Mom gets to pick.
Incorporate a few of these ideas and you will have everyone in your family eating more fruits and vegetables in no time.
Here is another tip:
Now that everyone in the family has gotten a taste for it, make sure you always have plenty of fresh fruits and veggies available and ready to snack on.
1. Start the day with a breakfast smoothie. All you have to do is throw some fruits, low-fat yogurt and ice in a blender. You may also want to add a scoop of protein powder in there for good measure. Just blend for a few seconds and you have the perfect breakfast ready to go. I like to sip mine in a thermal cup on the way to work. To make it even more appealing for your kids, use some frozen yogurt or a scoop of ice cream in the smoothie. They wont believe that you are letting them have ice cream for breakfast.
2. Dried fruit makes an excellent snack any time of the day. Add some small cartons of raisins to your childs lunch box, pack some yogurt-covered raisins in your husbands briefcase and keep some trail mix sitting around for snacking. You can also add dried fruit to oatmeal and cereal in the morning. My family loves banana chips in their breakfast cereal.
3. Add some fruits and vegetables to your familys sandwiches. You can add some banana, sliced apples or strawberry slices to a peanut butter sandwich. Top a turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and anything else they will eat. You can even make a sub shop style vegetable sandwich by combining several different vegetables with some mayonnaise and cheese on bread.
4. Have a salad bar at dinner. Set out a variety of chopped vegetables, some cheese and croutons as well as several choices of salad dressing along with the lettuce and let everybody create their own perfect salad.
5. Let them drink their fruits and vegetables. Keep an assortment of fruit and vegetable juices in the fridge and encourage everyone to drink them as a snack. Get creative. You could start family cocktail hour by pouring everybody a glass of his or her favorite juice over ice. Add some straws, cocktail umbrellas and sit together to talk about how everybodys day went.
6. Try this for dessert. Put a small scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt in a bowl and top it with lots of fresh or frozen fruit.
7. Offer fruits and vegetables as snacks. You can cut apples into slices and top them with peanut butter or cheese. Cube cheese and serve with grapes. Cut up some fresh veggies and serve them with ranch dip. And of course theres ants on a log. Spread some cream cheese or peanut butter on the inside of a stick of celery and sprinkle raisins on it (wow, fruit and vegetable in one snack).
8. Try some new fruits and vegetables. Pick something exotic to get your familys curiosity. With a little luck their curiosity will outweigh their initial apprehension to trying something new. You could try artichokes, plantains, papaya, mango, star fruit, or anything else you can find in the produce department of your local store.
9. Make a pot of vegetable soup or a stew thats heavy on veggies and easy on the meat. Both of these make some great comfort food when the weather gets cold.
10. Start My Veggie Day. Each family member gets to pick a vegetable one day of the week. They qualify to pick a vegetable as long as they tried each vegetable the week before, otherwise they loose a turn and Mom gets to pick.
Incorporate a few of these ideas and you will have everyone in your family eating more fruits and vegetables in no time.
Here is another tip:
Now that everyone in the family has gotten a taste for it, make sure you always have plenty of fresh fruits and veggies available and ready to snack on.
Ready For Some Ongoing Warcraft Fun? Check Out The Burning Crusade
The brand new expansion set Burning Crusade is now available for World of Warcraft players around the world. This is a much anticipated expansion game that players will be happy to get their hands on.
In World of Warcraft (WOW), players from across the globe are able to jump into a dark world of fantasy and adventure. Choosing from many different races including the gruff dwarves, the inventive gnomes, the humans, the beautiful night elves, the evil undead, the vicious orcs, the powerful tauren, and the dastardly trolls, players have a wide variety to choose from.
Each of these eight races offer a unique experience when playing the game as they each have different strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, the game is divided into two separate sides of good and evil. Representing evil are the races known as the Horde. This faction includes the tauren, orcs, undead and trolls. The rest are known as the Alliance.
For the much anticipated expansion set, WOW: Burning Crusade, the world gets two all new races. One is the Blood Elves, descended from the High Elves. They are a magical race known for drawing their power from mystical energy, some would say from demonic sources. The Alliance was much aligned about whether or not the Blood Elves should be a part of their faction or not. In the end they decided the elves were evil and they became part of the Horde.
The other new race for the Burning Crusade expansion game is called the Draenei race. These creatures are blue-skinned and thrill with the use of shamanistic magic. They are members of the Alliance.
There are several classes available to the player. These include the warrior, shaman, paladin, warlock, mage, druid, hunter, priest, and rogue. This gives any player a wide range of options but keep in mind certain classes are only available for certain races. Some races excel at some, others do not. The Burning Crusade has tons of options.
For those familiar with the workings of WOW, this expansion pack will be an easy transition. Many of the bugs associated with the original game have been cleaned up with this version but make sure the latest patch has been obtained and downloaded already.
All players must keep in mind their likes and dislikes before committing to a certain race or class. Pick a race that you like. One that is fun to play and suits your particular style of play will go a long way in the enjoyment of the game. Then choose a class that not only fits that race well, like an orc shaman, but also one that will stimulate you over the course of many gaming sessions.
In World of Warcraft (WOW), players from across the globe are able to jump into a dark world of fantasy and adventure. Choosing from many different races including the gruff dwarves, the inventive gnomes, the humans, the beautiful night elves, the evil undead, the vicious orcs, the powerful tauren, and the dastardly trolls, players have a wide variety to choose from.
Each of these eight races offer a unique experience when playing the game as they each have different strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, the game is divided into two separate sides of good and evil. Representing evil are the races known as the Horde. This faction includes the tauren, orcs, undead and trolls. The rest are known as the Alliance.
For the much anticipated expansion set, WOW: Burning Crusade, the world gets two all new races. One is the Blood Elves, descended from the High Elves. They are a magical race known for drawing their power from mystical energy, some would say from demonic sources. The Alliance was much aligned about whether or not the Blood Elves should be a part of their faction or not. In the end they decided the elves were evil and they became part of the Horde.
The other new race for the Burning Crusade expansion game is called the Draenei race. These creatures are blue-skinned and thrill with the use of shamanistic magic. They are members of the Alliance.
There are several classes available to the player. These include the warrior, shaman, paladin, warlock, mage, druid, hunter, priest, and rogue. This gives any player a wide range of options but keep in mind certain classes are only available for certain races. Some races excel at some, others do not. The Burning Crusade has tons of options.
For those familiar with the workings of WOW, this expansion pack will be an easy transition. Many of the bugs associated with the original game have been cleaned up with this version but make sure the latest patch has been obtained and downloaded already.
All players must keep in mind their likes and dislikes before committing to a certain race or class. Pick a race that you like. One that is fun to play and suits your particular style of play will go a long way in the enjoyment of the game. Then choose a class that not only fits that race well, like an orc shaman, but also one that will stimulate you over the course of many gaming sessions.
第一卷混在社会 第四十一章和你没完
“嘀嘀！”从后面传来两声车鸣，李天没有在意。 “嘀嘀……！”这个时候，一辆白色的宝马高级轿车在李天的身边停的下来。李天转头一看，心理不由苦笑，不是别人，正是许洋。看来今天是躲不过了。 当李天转过头，宝马的车窗拉了下来。 “许总，有什么事情吗？”李天问道。 “上车！”许洋看着李天，面无表情的说道。 “上车？” “快点！” 听见许洋的话，李天无奈，最后只好上了许洋的车，车子再次缓缓的开动了起来。两人坐在车中，谁也没有跟谁说话。 “不给我一个解释吗？”过了许久，许洋看着前方对李天说道。 “解释？什么解释？”李天也猜不出来许洋到底是为了什么而要解释，所以只好问道。 “为什么要去酒吧做兼职，你很缺钱吗？”许洋面无表情的问道。 “算是吧！”李天回答道，因为他也找不出其他的理由。 “喝几千元红酒，也有缺钱的时候？”许洋继续问道。 “就是因为喝所以才缺钱的！”李天顺着许洋的话说道。 “以后不许再喝酒了！”许洋用命令的语气说道。 “为什么？”李天不解的问道。 “因为……。”说到这里，许洋一愣，也不知道自己该怎么回答。 “因为酒是穿肠毒药，我不想公司里面出现一个浑身带着酒气的酒鬼！”许洋对李天说道：“更何况你晚上到酒吧简直，没有充足休息的时间，第二天到公司后精神一定会有问题，所以你以后也不要去酒吧当那个什么调酒师了！” “这你可就说错了。适当的饮酒可以促进血液的循环，有力于消化，吃饭时还可以开胃。”李天不同意道，让他不喝，还不如杀了他痛快。 “那是只适当，你觉的你喝酒是适当吗？一下子少说也要两瓶，两瓶多少钱？几千还是过万？”许洋皱着眉头对李天。 “那也没有办法，我也没有其他的爱好了！”李天摊了摊手说道。 “你是我们公司的职员，我不想因为酒而毁掉你的前途。”许洋继续对李天说道。看见李天没有说话，许洋想了想说道：“这样好了，你退一步我也退一步，一天只喝一杯，怎么样？”许洋建议道。 李天听见后还是没有说话，凭什么样让自己听她的，只因为她是公司的老总？下班时间属于个人，也碍不着她什么事。 “你和阿凤是怎么认识的？”许洋看见李天没有说话，继续问道。 “恩？”李天转过头看着许洋，难道她看出了什么？不会吧，自己掩饰的很好呀！、 “就是严凤，你和她是怎么认识的？”许洋问道。 “就是你让我陪酒的那天认识的，你知道的！”李天小心翼翼的解释道。 “就这么简单？那你怎么会去她的酒吧应聘呢？”许洋听见后又问道。 “我也不知道她就是那家酒吧的老板。我只苏茜黄是北京酒最好，美女最多的八个酒吧之一，所以想去试试，顺便看看那里还有什么隐藏的好酒！”李天说道。 “恐怕你不禁是冲着酒最好去的吧？美女最多是不是也是你去那里的主要原因？是不是觉的一个摇来摇去，变换花样的调酒能吸引许多女孩子的注意，是不是会感觉特自豪？”许洋对李天逼问道，显然李天刚才回答她的答应另她不满意。 “我怎么觉的你的话里有刺呀？”李天歪着头看着对方问道。 “有没有刺你心理明白，公司有条例，正式的职工禁止在其他公司或场所兼职，作为一个主管，你难道对这些事情都不知道吗？你不觉的影响公司的形象吗？要是让可户看见你会给我们公司带来多大的影响吗？”许洋转过头看着李天狠很的说道。 “可我现在不是公司正式的职工，时期期为两个月，我现在还在实习期间，这就说明我还有权利做兼职。我的形象怎么了？我自我感觉还不错呀！”李天指了指前面回答道，提示她开车应该目视前方他可不想就这样英年早逝。 “我要求你以后禁止喝酒，禁止到外面兼职，你答不答应？”许洋没有把李天的警告让在眼里，依然紧紧的看着李天。 “为什么？为我一个合适的理由？”李天说道，本来自己也没打算在酒吧干活的，今天只不过是为了应付一下场面而已，没有想到许洋竟然连自己喝不喝酒都要管，李天不禁和她对着干上了。谁怕谁？大不了一起撞车。 “我说，不许喝酒，不许到酒吧做兼职！”许洋看狠狠的看着李天一字一字的说道。 “你不是说一天一杯吗？怎么又不许我喝了？再说喝酒和兼职是我自己的事情，与许总你好象无关？再说，现在是下班时间，你没有权力也没有人赋予你这个权利来管我，我想做什么事情就做什么事情和你好象没有丝毫的关系，你又不是我什么人，即使是，也管不了我！”李天觉的对方的条件停无理的，而且还拿出一副命令的样子，好象谁欠她似的，把自己当女王了。 “滋……！”一个急刹车，车停了下来。 “你疯了，想死别拉着我！”李天被一晃，头正好撞到了车窗上，对着许洋不禁怒道。 “下车！”许洋冲着李天冷冷的说道。 “开什么玩笑，这里是高速！”李天看着许洋说道。 “我让你下车！”许洋再一次对李天说道，眼睛狠狠的瞪着李天。 “要不你再向前面开一点，下了高速我再下？”李天商量的说道。 “我刚才和你商量，你答应我了吗？”许洋看着李天说道。 “你也没和我商量什么呀！”李天说道，刚才哪里是商量，那里语气简直就是命令。 “回答我的话！”许洋声音一大说道。 “没有！”李天也同样干脆的回答道。 “那么我也不同意，下车！”许洋面无表情的看着李天说道。 “下车就下车，有什么了不起！”看见对方的样子，wholesale pearl虽然和年漂亮，但是李天却没有心情欣赏，门一开走了下去。 “你混蛋！”许洋看见李天下车后朝着李天狠很的骂道，然后发动引擎，飞快的离开了。 “哼，有什么了不起，不就是人聪明点，漂亮点，家境好了点吗？有什么了不起的，象你这样的女人北京……还真没有几个！”说到最后，李天的语调降了下来，看着已经消失了的车，李天不由的浑身打了一个哆嗦。虽然快要到夏天了，但是北京的夜晚还是很冷的，更何况这里还是高速路，也不知道这里是哪！李天看着一望无际的高速路想道。 看着过往的车辆，没有办法，只要伸手准备搭便车，可是过了十多分钟，车过去了好几百辆，就是没有一个人停下。 “*，这素质也太低了吧！”李天不由的骂道，最后没有办法，总不能在这里待一个晚上吧，只好沿着一个方向一直走，一边走还一边摇手，希望能有好心人停下来。 半个小时，北京北六环的高速公路上 “许洋，你他妈给我拉到哪里了？这他妈到底是什么地方？”李天望着前面仍然一望无际的高速公路，仰天长喊道。 一个小时，李天走了一个小时的告诉公路，终于看见前面一个指示牌，上面写着‘小汤山’三个字。李天这才知道自己被许洋从朝阳西门一直拉到小汤山，两地光直线距离就有三十多公里，难怪自己见不到头。 “许洋，我跟你没完…….！”wholesale necklace小汤山附近响起一惊天动地的声音。
2007年11月26日星期一
Ten Tips On Getting Music Teacher Jobs
Now that you're almost done with your education, you may be looking seriously at finding a job as a music teacher for next year. After several years in college, making the transition from college student to working professional isn't always easy. Here are ten tips on finding and getting music teacher jobs that will help get you on your way to a great career.
1. Start looking early. The best time to find openings in music teacher jobs is in late March and early April, when school departments are hiring for the upcoming school year. During your student teaching months, get your resume and reference letters put together and start shopping your resume around. Be sure that you let teachers, colleagues and friends know that you're looking for music teacher jobs - other people are your best source of job leads.
2. Decide what type of music teacher jobs you really want. Knowing whether you want to work with elementary school or pre-schoolers rather than high schoolers, or vice versa will help narrow your job search down to manageable proportions.
3. Remember that YOU are responsible for finding a job. The school districts will not come to you - you have to go after them aggressively. Decide where you want to work, and get your resume out to them. Follow up with phone calls and letters to get an interview and be prepared to go in there and wow them in the interview.
4. Networking is one of the most important things you can do to find music teacher jobs. Let your college career office know that you are looking, let your mother know that you are looking and talk about your job hunt when the opportunity arises. You can be even more proactive - assemble a list of people you know who might hear of music teacher jobs that are open and contact them with a pleasant, polite letter letting them know that you're looking and asking for any advice or information that they can offer.
5. Check the bulletin board at your local schools. This is one of those often overlooked resources. Most school districts advertise all job openings internally before posting job openings publicly. If you're practice teaching, you've got a good reason to be in the school where you can regularly scan the teacher's bulletin board for information about music teacher jobs and other job openings.
6. Check with placement companies. More and more often, school departments and private schools are turning to job placement agencies to present them with job candidates for more specialized positions like music teacher jobs. You'll need a good resume and cover letter, and the nerve to pick up the telephone and ask for an interview.
7. Use the Internet to make your search for music teacher jobs easier. If the local teacher's union has a web site, that's a great place to start your job search, but don't leave out the old standards - http://Monster.com, Yahoo's HotJobs and other big job recruitment sites.
8. Spend some time on your resume. Don't just slapdash your resume together. Sit down with it and take the time to correlate your job history, education, professional experience and volunteer experience. Remember to keep it brief - but make sure the important information gets in there. In this case, your summer job at McDonald's may not mean anything at all - but your six years attending band camp, progressing from student to head counselor certainly will.
9. Don't send your resume out naked. Never assume that your resume will 'speak for itself'. A cover letter is an important part of your job search package. Once you pick out a couple of music teacher jobs to which you want to apply, personally tailor a cover letter to each school district. The cover letter should be no more than two to three paragraphs, and should include how you heard about the position, the reasons why you think you'd be a good choice for the job, and contact information. You should also make a point of asking for an interview with a sentence like, "I'm very interested in learning more about the vacant music teacher position, and look forward to a chance to discuss how my skills would be an asset in the classroom. I will call early next week to be sure that my resume arrived safely. Thank you for your time and consideration."
10. At the interview, be prepared with some questions of your own. Make a point of coming up with a list of questions - and bring the list with you so you don't forget. Some sample questions include, "How many classes per week will I be teaching?" and "Are there any traditional music ensembles or performances that I'll be expected to prepare students for?"
1. Start looking early. The best time to find openings in music teacher jobs is in late March and early April, when school departments are hiring for the upcoming school year. During your student teaching months, get your resume and reference letters put together and start shopping your resume around. Be sure that you let teachers, colleagues and friends know that you're looking for music teacher jobs - other people are your best source of job leads.
2. Decide what type of music teacher jobs you really want. Knowing whether you want to work with elementary school or pre-schoolers rather than high schoolers, or vice versa will help narrow your job search down to manageable proportions.
3. Remember that YOU are responsible for finding a job. The school districts will not come to you - you have to go after them aggressively. Decide where you want to work, and get your resume out to them. Follow up with phone calls and letters to get an interview and be prepared to go in there and wow them in the interview.
4. Networking is one of the most important things you can do to find music teacher jobs. Let your college career office know that you are looking, let your mother know that you are looking and talk about your job hunt when the opportunity arises. You can be even more proactive - assemble a list of people you know who might hear of music teacher jobs that are open and contact them with a pleasant, polite letter letting them know that you're looking and asking for any advice or information that they can offer.
5. Check the bulletin board at your local schools. This is one of those often overlooked resources. Most school districts advertise all job openings internally before posting job openings publicly. If you're practice teaching, you've got a good reason to be in the school where you can regularly scan the teacher's bulletin board for information about music teacher jobs and other job openings.
6. Check with placement companies. More and more often, school departments and private schools are turning to job placement agencies to present them with job candidates for more specialized positions like music teacher jobs. You'll need a good resume and cover letter, and the nerve to pick up the telephone and ask for an interview.
7. Use the Internet to make your search for music teacher jobs easier. If the local teacher's union has a web site, that's a great place to start your job search, but don't leave out the old standards - http://Monster.com, Yahoo's HotJobs and other big job recruitment sites.
8. Spend some time on your resume. Don't just slapdash your resume together. Sit down with it and take the time to correlate your job history, education, professional experience and volunteer experience. Remember to keep it brief - but make sure the important information gets in there. In this case, your summer job at McDonald's may not mean anything at all - but your six years attending band camp, progressing from student to head counselor certainly will.
9. Don't send your resume out naked. Never assume that your resume will 'speak for itself'. A cover letter is an important part of your job search package. Once you pick out a couple of music teacher jobs to which you want to apply, personally tailor a cover letter to each school district. The cover letter should be no more than two to three paragraphs, and should include how you heard about the position, the reasons why you think you'd be a good choice for the job, and contact information. You should also make a point of asking for an interview with a sentence like, "I'm very interested in learning more about the vacant music teacher position, and look forward to a chance to discuss how my skills would be an asset in the classroom. I will call early next week to be sure that my resume arrived safely. Thank you for your time and consideration."
10. At the interview, be prepared with some questions of your own. Make a point of coming up with a list of questions - and bring the list with you so you don't forget. Some sample questions include, "How many classes per week will I be teaching?" and "Are there any traditional music ensembles or performances that I'll be expected to prepare students for?"
Where Can I Buy Mens Cologne And Not Spend A Fortune Shopping For It?
Have you ever had to buy mens Cologne for your Boyfriend, father or brother? It can be a rough task for the not so everyday shopper. When buying mens cologne you have a fifty fifty chance of him liking or disliking the cologne. Remember cologne smells different on every skin type. You just have to be lucky enough to select the right one.
The first step is to distinguish the mens cologne from the womans cologne because all the boxes look pretty much the same and sometimes smell the same as well. The obvious thing to do is look for the cologne for men sign or look for a representative to help you sample some cologne. Most stores have a wide variety of mens cologne that has a tester bottle where you can actually test what some of the colognes smell like.
Another hint is to look for the discount cologne sign. This will help you save a couple dollars so that if you are having a tough time picking one out of two colognes that you like, you can purchase another cologne with some of the money you have saved. Some online drugstores sell a wide variety of named brand mens colognes and at a better price.
Some online drugstores even offer free shipping with your purchase. The trick is finding the right online drugstore that has what price is right for you.
Sometimes the sales representative may ask you to sniff a jar of coffee beans.
Dont get excited this is just to refresh your senses so that the mens colognes will smell different to you. If you do not do this then all the colognes will smell no different and impair your decision. You dont want to buy a certain cologne and then have it smell totally different from what you expected. They may spell bad but at least you can smell the difference between the colognes you will be buying.
Once you find which mens cologne you like ask the representative if there is any gift baskets or any combinations the manufacturer may be offering if you buy that certain mens cologne. Sometimes if you buy one bottle of cologne for $50 there may be a gift set that offers the same bottle but also offers some after shave or even some soap that is still the same price if not less.
There are many different mens colognes out on the market today. Some smell exactly the same as another one but then there are other mens colognes that have a certain smell that stands out. These are the ones you want to focus on because the smell is different and it may be a new smell that not many people have smelled before.
You know you have picked the right cologne when the person who the cologne is for gets asked questions or compliments saying wow what kind of mens cologne is that you are wearing? If this is the case then you come out smelling like a rose.
The first step is to distinguish the mens cologne from the womans cologne because all the boxes look pretty much the same and sometimes smell the same as well. The obvious thing to do is look for the cologne for men sign or look for a representative to help you sample some cologne. Most stores have a wide variety of mens cologne that has a tester bottle where you can actually test what some of the colognes smell like.
Another hint is to look for the discount cologne sign. This will help you save a couple dollars so that if you are having a tough time picking one out of two colognes that you like, you can purchase another cologne with some of the money you have saved. Some online drugstores sell a wide variety of named brand mens colognes and at a better price.
Some online drugstores even offer free shipping with your purchase. The trick is finding the right online drugstore that has what price is right for you.
Sometimes the sales representative may ask you to sniff a jar of coffee beans.
Dont get excited this is just to refresh your senses so that the mens colognes will smell different to you. If you do not do this then all the colognes will smell no different and impair your decision. You dont want to buy a certain cologne and then have it smell totally different from what you expected. They may spell bad but at least you can smell the difference between the colognes you will be buying.
Once you find which mens cologne you like ask the representative if there is any gift baskets or any combinations the manufacturer may be offering if you buy that certain mens cologne. Sometimes if you buy one bottle of cologne for $50 there may be a gift set that offers the same bottle but also offers some after shave or even some soap that is still the same price if not less.
There are many different mens colognes out on the market today. Some smell exactly the same as another one but then there are other mens colognes that have a certain smell that stands out. These are the ones you want to focus on because the smell is different and it may be a new smell that not many people have smelled before.
You know you have picked the right cologne when the person who the cologne is for gets asked questions or compliments saying wow what kind of mens cologne is that you are wearing? If this is the case then you come out smelling like a rose.
Only Two Things Can Guarantee A Bright Future, By A Man Who Outshines The Brightest Star
This month when I attended the 2007 American Christian Writers Columbus Conference here in Ohio, I listened to speaker Dr. Dennis E. Hensley. (His credentials follow in a sec)
If you havent heard this gentleman speak, heres a tip I learned from others who have and from Dr. Hensley himself, as I rushed to grab a pencil and paper to take notes during his presentation the first time I heard him at a conference a couple years earlier:
Dont even try to take notes, Dr. Hensley advised. You wont be able to keep up.
And wow, he was correct! This man speaks in a way that Ive never heard before. He tells the audience specific steps, points, anecdotes, jokes, solutions, how-tos and so much morejam packaged into one power-packed presentation. He presents solid business advice that works, solid business advice on what doesnt work... guaranteed to keep even the sleepiest person wide awake.
And there is no fluff. All solid content for audiences worldwide:
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Dr. Dennis E. Hensley is the author of six novels, 36 nonfiction books, more than 3,000 freelance newspaper and magazine articles, newspaper columns, several recorded Gospel tunes, one stage musical, and several scripts.
Dr. Hensley holds four university degrees in communications, including a Ph.D. in literature and linguistics from Ball State University, where he was named "Distinguished Doctoral Graduate in English." He is director of the professional writing major at Taylor University Fort Wayne, where he is a professor of English.
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A main point that Dr. Hensley mentioned at his presentation was this, Only two things can guarantee a bright future: groundwork (efficient planning) and action (work). And he offered a Daily Schedule and Planner page he uses regularly to attendees for peanuts (like $2).
Of course I snagged one and revised it for entrepreneurs. In brief, you must cover these areas of focus each day and insert your daily tasks or To Dos accordingly:
1) Admin / Planning / Delegate: Outsource, Helpers or Employee
2) Focus on Growth: Products, Services, Your Business, Your Knowledge, Your Skills
3) Marketing and Sales: do something every day.
4) Client / Project Work meet your deadlines.
5) Misc save a little room for emergencies each day.
So heres to groundwork (efficient planning) and taking action (work) - - Cheers (mug of root beer held high!) And Cheers to Dr. Dennis Hensley, who helps others reach out and shine with our own projects and other endeavors, too.
If you havent heard this gentleman speak, heres a tip I learned from others who have and from Dr. Hensley himself, as I rushed to grab a pencil and paper to take notes during his presentation the first time I heard him at a conference a couple years earlier:
Dont even try to take notes, Dr. Hensley advised. You wont be able to keep up.
And wow, he was correct! This man speaks in a way that Ive never heard before. He tells the audience specific steps, points, anecdotes, jokes, solutions, how-tos and so much morejam packaged into one power-packed presentation. He presents solid business advice that works, solid business advice on what doesnt work... guaranteed to keep even the sleepiest person wide awake.
And there is no fluff. All solid content for audiences worldwide:
* * *
Dr. Dennis E. Hensley is the author of six novels, 36 nonfiction books, more than 3,000 freelance newspaper and magazine articles, newspaper columns, several recorded Gospel tunes, one stage musical, and several scripts.
Dr. Hensley holds four university degrees in communications, including a Ph.D. in literature and linguistics from Ball State University, where he was named "Distinguished Doctoral Graduate in English." He is director of the professional writing major at Taylor University Fort Wayne, where he is a professor of English.
* * *
A main point that Dr. Hensley mentioned at his presentation was this, Only two things can guarantee a bright future: groundwork (efficient planning) and action (work). And he offered a Daily Schedule and Planner page he uses regularly to attendees for peanuts (like $2).
Of course I snagged one and revised it for entrepreneurs. In brief, you must cover these areas of focus each day and insert your daily tasks or To Dos accordingly:
1) Admin / Planning / Delegate: Outsource, Helpers or Employee
2) Focus on Growth: Products, Services, Your Business, Your Knowledge, Your Skills
3) Marketing and Sales: do something every day.
4) Client / Project Work meet your deadlines.
5) Misc save a little room for emergencies each day.
So heres to groundwork (efficient planning) and taking action (work) - - Cheers (mug of root beer held high!) And Cheers to Dr. Dennis Hensley, who helps others reach out and shine with our own projects and other endeavors, too.
2007年11月25日星期日
How to Get Started Reselling for Fun and More Importantly Profit
Reselling is at the base of our entire sales economy. Think about that for a moment. How many people do you know that actually sell products made by their own hands? In most cases, you purchase your products from someone who has bought them from someone else with the intent of reselling them for a profit. In the world of online marketing, though, resale and reseller rights take on a special meaning and its one that can make you a healthy living.
What is Reseller Marketing?
Reselling is the business of purchasing a product that you can then sell over and over for 100% of the profit. The typical resale product is intellectual property articles, e-books and downloadable software. Once youve acquired resale rights (also called reseller rights), youre free to sell the words over and over, with no royalties or residuals paid to the original maker of the property.
In other words, if you purchase the resale rights to an e-book about body language for $225, you are then free to sell that content over and over to others. If you sell each copy for $10, then youll be making a $5 profit on your investment when you sell your 23rd copy and $10 pure profit for every e-book that you sell after that.
How to Get Started with a Reseller Business
1.Acquire reseller rights to a product.
The single most important aspect of your business aside from your own work and skills, of course is the product that you choose to sell. I strongly recommend starting small no more than five products so that you can focus your attention on marketing each one successfully. There are a number of different avenues for finding products to resell, from scouring the web to find the cream of the crop to commissioning a writer or programmer to create one just for you.
Be clear exactly what rights you are purchasing. Reseller rights give you the right to sell the product and keep 100% of the profit. Master reseller rights give you the right to sell the product AND resell your reseller rights.
2.Create a showcase to sell your product.
Some products meant for resale will come packaged with sales copy, including email text, copy for a web site even the HTML for a sales website. Whether it does or not, youll need a showcase for your product a website that includes a compelling sales letter, testimonials and whatever it takes to move people to purchase the product youre selling, and a business web hosting account with SSL for order transactions.
If youve done affiliate marketing, this may all sound familiar. In fact, the principals are very similar except that youll get the full profit on what you sell rather than a percentage of the sale.
3.Get yourself set up with a payment method to collect payment.
Youll need a merchant account in order to accept credit cards for your merchandise. Some of those that will bill for you include:
2checkout (www.2checkout.com)
Paypal (www.paypal.com)
CCBill (www.ccbill.com for credit cards and EFTs)
ePassporte (www.epassporte.com)
Stormpay (www.stormpay.com)
Greenzap (www.greenzap.com)
4.Get out there and market your product.
Its nave to think that all you have to do is put your web site up and people will beat a path over the information highway. Youll need to do some serious marketing. Search engines, article directories, forum posing, emailed newsletters and affiliate marketing will all help you to launch your new business with a bang.
What is Reseller Marketing?
Reselling is the business of purchasing a product that you can then sell over and over for 100% of the profit. The typical resale product is intellectual property articles, e-books and downloadable software. Once youve acquired resale rights (also called reseller rights), youre free to sell the words over and over, with no royalties or residuals paid to the original maker of the property.
In other words, if you purchase the resale rights to an e-book about body language for $225, you are then free to sell that content over and over to others. If you sell each copy for $10, then youll be making a $5 profit on your investment when you sell your 23rd copy and $10 pure profit for every e-book that you sell after that.
How to Get Started with a Reseller Business
1.Acquire reseller rights to a product.
The single most important aspect of your business aside from your own work and skills, of course is the product that you choose to sell. I strongly recommend starting small no more than five products so that you can focus your attention on marketing each one successfully. There are a number of different avenues for finding products to resell, from scouring the web to find the cream of the crop to commissioning a writer or programmer to create one just for you.
Be clear exactly what rights you are purchasing. Reseller rights give you the right to sell the product and keep 100% of the profit. Master reseller rights give you the right to sell the product AND resell your reseller rights.
2.Create a showcase to sell your product.
Some products meant for resale will come packaged with sales copy, including email text, copy for a web site even the HTML for a sales website. Whether it does or not, youll need a showcase for your product a website that includes a compelling sales letter, testimonials and whatever it takes to move people to purchase the product youre selling, and a business web hosting account with SSL for order transactions.
If youve done affiliate marketing, this may all sound familiar. In fact, the principals are very similar except that youll get the full profit on what you sell rather than a percentage of the sale.
3.Get yourself set up with a payment method to collect payment.
Youll need a merchant account in order to accept credit cards for your merchandise. Some of those that will bill for you include:
2checkout (www.2checkout.com)
Paypal (www.paypal.com)
CCBill (www.ccbill.com for credit cards and EFTs)
ePassporte (www.epassporte.com)
Stormpay (www.stormpay.com)
Greenzap (www.greenzap.com)
4.Get out there and market your product.
Its nave to think that all you have to do is put your web site up and people will beat a path over the information highway. Youll need to do some serious marketing. Search engines, article directories, forum posing, emailed newsletters and affiliate marketing will all help you to launch your new business with a bang.
History of World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft stands as the greatest game in the popular Warcraft series
World of Warcraft has been an extraordinary success since its launch in November 2004. It has impressed game critics and has captivated millions of players, who adore the world that the game has created. It is no longer just a game but is now a genuine phenomenon, and one that shows no signs of abating. It is one of the key games of recent times, and stands as a landmark title for online gaming.
World of Warcrafts appeal lies in that it has created a truly engaging online world. This massively multiplayer online role-playing game is set in the world of Azeroth, a fantastic land that is filled with heroes and monsters and many other creatures. The games strength is that it functions as an experience, as a world that exists on its own terms that you may visit and explore as you please.
World of Warcraft is the 4th title in the series of Warcraft games, which have been entertaining people for over a decade. The series began in 1994 with the game Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, a real time strategy game set in Azeroth. This was a fine title, and a good introduction to the series, but in truth the franchise was just getting started. The best was still to come.
Indeed, it wasnt until 1995 and the release of the second game, Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness, that the series really found its voice. Warcraft 2 was a masterpiece, and it improved on the original in every sense. The game had beautiful graphics, epic storytelling and fascinating, absorbing gameplay. The high standards of the series continued in 2002, with the release of Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos. This was another classic and a remarkable game in its own right. The predecessors of World of Warcraft were all superb.
Blizzard Entertainment published all of the Warcraft titles, and the games attracted a huge following. When Blizzard announced that there was going to be a 4th game in the series, it was natural that people were interested. This interest intensified when it emerged that the new Warcraft title was going to be an online multiplayer game. World of Warcraft would make Azeroth more interactive and redefine it as an experience.
The fans of the series had high expectations for World of Warcraft, as it promised to be a terrific and innovative new title. Blizzard held a beta test for the game in March 2004, and gave selected players a preview. Those who played it were very impressed and it received great reviews. The anticipation for the games release grew stronger as 2004 went on.
World of Warcraft was officially launched in North America on Tuesday the 23rd of November 2004. It was well received by critics. The launch was a major success, and it achieved huge sales on its first day of release. Blizzard estimated that 240,000 copies were sold in the first day alone. These were record numbers for a game of this genre and so World of Warcraft became the fastest-selling online game in history. It was a smash hit.
World of Warcraft sustained this success; in fact, the popularity of the game began to snowball. It really took off and caught the public imagination, with more and more people becoming enthralled with it. 2005 saw the game explode into a global obsession. In February it was launched in Europe and in June it was launched in China, with other countries following suit. It proved hugely popular everywhere it was released, and by 2005s close it had more than five million subscribers worldwide.
World of Warcraft has evolved since its initial release. There have been a number of updates for the game, and the universe of Azeroth has grown. Blizzard have made improvements, fixed any problems, and have worked to make the game user-friendly. They have also expanded the game, by adding sections like Blackwing Lair, for example, the dungeon lair of Nefarion, one of the villains in the game.
In June 2005, Blizzard added major player versus player content in the form of two special battlegrounds, Alterac Valley and Warsong Gulch. Alterac Valley allows players to engage in battles of 40 on 40 people, while Warsong Gulch offers new challenges, like stealing your opponents flag from their camp. These battlegrounds are the most substantial update to World of Warcraft since it was released.
Now, in 2006, World of Warcraft is as popular as ever. An expansion, titled The Burning Crusade, is set for release this year, and should expand the world of Azeroth even further. World of Warcraft has become the pinnacle of the Warcraft series, and is a magnificent and distinctive game.
Read more about the game at World of Warcraft Gold Price List Guide. http://www.world-of-warcraft-gold.com
World of Warcraft has been an extraordinary success since its launch in November 2004. It has impressed game critics and has captivated millions of players, who adore the world that the game has created. It is no longer just a game but is now a genuine phenomenon, and one that shows no signs of abating. It is one of the key games of recent times, and stands as a landmark title for online gaming.
World of Warcrafts appeal lies in that it has created a truly engaging online world. This massively multiplayer online role-playing game is set in the world of Azeroth, a fantastic land that is filled with heroes and monsters and many other creatures. The games strength is that it functions as an experience, as a world that exists on its own terms that you may visit and explore as you please.
World of Warcraft is the 4th title in the series of Warcraft games, which have been entertaining people for over a decade. The series began in 1994 with the game Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, a real time strategy game set in Azeroth. This was a fine title, and a good introduction to the series, but in truth the franchise was just getting started. The best was still to come.
Indeed, it wasnt until 1995 and the release of the second game, Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness, that the series really found its voice. Warcraft 2 was a masterpiece, and it improved on the original in every sense. The game had beautiful graphics, epic storytelling and fascinating, absorbing gameplay. The high standards of the series continued in 2002, with the release of Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos. This was another classic and a remarkable game in its own right. The predecessors of World of Warcraft were all superb.
Blizzard Entertainment published all of the Warcraft titles, and the games attracted a huge following. When Blizzard announced that there was going to be a 4th game in the series, it was natural that people were interested. This interest intensified when it emerged that the new Warcraft title was going to be an online multiplayer game. World of Warcraft would make Azeroth more interactive and redefine it as an experience.
The fans of the series had high expectations for World of Warcraft, as it promised to be a terrific and innovative new title. Blizzard held a beta test for the game in March 2004, and gave selected players a preview. Those who played it were very impressed and it received great reviews. The anticipation for the games release grew stronger as 2004 went on.
World of Warcraft was officially launched in North America on Tuesday the 23rd of November 2004. It was well received by critics. The launch was a major success, and it achieved huge sales on its first day of release. Blizzard estimated that 240,000 copies were sold in the first day alone. These were record numbers for a game of this genre and so World of Warcraft became the fastest-selling online game in history. It was a smash hit.
World of Warcraft sustained this success; in fact, the popularity of the game began to snowball. It really took off and caught the public imagination, with more and more people becoming enthralled with it. 2005 saw the game explode into a global obsession. In February it was launched in Europe and in June it was launched in China, with other countries following suit. It proved hugely popular everywhere it was released, and by 2005s close it had more than five million subscribers worldwide.
World of Warcraft has evolved since its initial release. There have been a number of updates for the game, and the universe of Azeroth has grown. Blizzard have made improvements, fixed any problems, and have worked to make the game user-friendly. They have also expanded the game, by adding sections like Blackwing Lair, for example, the dungeon lair of Nefarion, one of the villains in the game.
In June 2005, Blizzard added major player versus player content in the form of two special battlegrounds, Alterac Valley and Warsong Gulch. Alterac Valley allows players to engage in battles of 40 on 40 people, while Warsong Gulch offers new challenges, like stealing your opponents flag from their camp. These battlegrounds are the most substantial update to World of Warcraft since it was released.
Now, in 2006, World of Warcraft is as popular as ever. An expansion, titled The Burning Crusade, is set for release this year, and should expand the world of Azeroth even further. World of Warcraft has become the pinnacle of the Warcraft series, and is a magnificent and distinctive game.
Read more about the game at World of Warcraft Gold Price List Guide. http://www.world-of-warcraft-gold.com
Acid Reflux Symptoms My Stomach Is On Fire!
Burning, oh the burning in my stomach and even my throat!
Acid reflux symptoms are most often described by sufferers as burning, gnawing, painful and oh, yes, chroniclike the kind that refuses to go away, chronicand persistent... and burning!
Painful, chronic persistent heartburn that lasts three or more months and occurs at least twice each and every week is often diagnosed as Acid Reflux Disease or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This pesky little nuisance can cause long term damage to the esophagus if left untreated.
Erosive esophagitis, wow... that even sounds painful just reading those words..., occurs when the gastric acids bubbling backwards through the LES, the lower esophageal sphincter, and into the esophagus eventually eroding away the lining of the esophagus causing not only the erosions but often times inflammation and tissue damage as well.
This leaves the patient with a very painful esophagus which can make swallowing undesirable and quite difficult.
In the adult population, acid reflux symptoms are classically seen as heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), pain or an uncomfortable feeling in the upper middle part of the stomach (dyspepsia) and even difficulty swallowing or the feeling of a lump in the throat.
Less common symptoms include a chronic cough, wheezing, hoarseness, a sore throat and earaches.
When trying to minimize the symptoms of GERD it is important to remember that everyone is different!
Some easy things to try include losing weight if obesity is an issue, avoiding or at least decreasing alcohol consumption, eliminating or decreasing smoking, and avoid foods which may trigger acid reflux symptoms.
Food triggers can include chocolate, caffeinated drinks, spicy foods, garlic, onions, tomato-based foods, fatty foods, fried foods, mint flavorings, citrus fruits. Bummer, sounds like that leaves out a lot of my favorite foods!!
But it is certainly worth making the lifestyle changes necessary to avoid the pain of acid reflux disease symptoms.
Acid reflux symptoms are most often described by sufferers as burning, gnawing, painful and oh, yes, chroniclike the kind that refuses to go away, chronicand persistent... and burning!
Painful, chronic persistent heartburn that lasts three or more months and occurs at least twice each and every week is often diagnosed as Acid Reflux Disease or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This pesky little nuisance can cause long term damage to the esophagus if left untreated.
Erosive esophagitis, wow... that even sounds painful just reading those words..., occurs when the gastric acids bubbling backwards through the LES, the lower esophageal sphincter, and into the esophagus eventually eroding away the lining of the esophagus causing not only the erosions but often times inflammation and tissue damage as well.
This leaves the patient with a very painful esophagus which can make swallowing undesirable and quite difficult.
In the adult population, acid reflux symptoms are classically seen as heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), pain or an uncomfortable feeling in the upper middle part of the stomach (dyspepsia) and even difficulty swallowing or the feeling of a lump in the throat.
Less common symptoms include a chronic cough, wheezing, hoarseness, a sore throat and earaches.
When trying to minimize the symptoms of GERD it is important to remember that everyone is different!
Some easy things to try include losing weight if obesity is an issue, avoiding or at least decreasing alcohol consumption, eliminating or decreasing smoking, and avoid foods which may trigger acid reflux symptoms.
Food triggers can include chocolate, caffeinated drinks, spicy foods, garlic, onions, tomato-based foods, fatty foods, fried foods, mint flavorings, citrus fruits. Bummer, sounds like that leaves out a lot of my favorite foods!!
But it is certainly worth making the lifestyle changes necessary to avoid the pain of acid reflux disease symptoms.
Increase Your Affiliate Checks
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SEO companies have the bankroll and are practice this second in generation out. Since they are process with supplementary than one industry, they cognize the hunt pattern, are pre-warned in citation of algorithm changes for of the inquire into and can affectively can-opener the changes. A allow for of factors are indispensable when optimizing a website, including the blithe and fashion of the website's original and page layout, the HTML meta-tags and the propoundment process."
Here's Why Using Camtasia Can Increase Your Affiliate Checks
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Here's Why Using Camtasia Can Increase Your Affiliate Checks
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World Of Warcraft: Blood Elves
One of the most popular computer games of all time is Warcraft. Many incarnations of the game have come and gone over the years. One of the most recent one is called World of Warcraft (WOW). In this massive multi-player game, players are assigned the task of building and developing a character of a specific race to pit against the evil minions of the world.
An expansion game for WOW is called Burning Crusade. Within it players can choose from a variety of races including the Blood Elves. With the Burning Crusade Blood Elves, players are taking control of a long standing, proud army of stoic warriors.
The Blood Elves history is steeped in slaughter and bloodshed, hence their name. Born of the High Elf kingdom, these noble creatures were once a powerful part of the now lost land of Sunwell. When the mad Prince Arthas invaded their land and resurrected the Lich Kel-Thuzad, he decimated their people, nearly destroying the entire race.
But not all were killed. The survivors were hardened by this harrowing experience and thus became a darker version of their former selves. Learning from one of the last remaining of the royal bloodline named Kael, they began descending into an even darker escapade of their history. They began tapping into the mystic energy of demonic origin and are now shunned by most of their kin.
Much before this changing of their nature, the high elves were considered outcasts from the Alliance and left their original homeland in search of something else. Thus began the dwelling in Sunwell.
They were determined to create a life for themselves, a new beginning.
Their power and influence grew as they settled into their new home, drawing much power from the Sunwells mystical energies. They fed on this power, using it to develop their powers to defend themselves from many of the harsh inhabitants of the world around them.
But this hardship strengthened those that survived, making them the powerful Burning Crusade Blood Elves they are today. This is an army worthy of commitment while playing the game of Warcraft. It is a proud history and one that should be thought of with reverence and honor.
Blood Elves are a race that requires a bit more finesse than the hard changing orcs for example or the slowing but relentless undead. Use their powerful magic to your advantage. Whatever party you join in this huge sprawling multi-player world will benefit from your skills.
There are many classes available to Blood Elf players. Choose one that fits your style of play as you will spend many hours in this WOW: Burning Crusade.
An expansion game for WOW is called Burning Crusade. Within it players can choose from a variety of races including the Blood Elves. With the Burning Crusade Blood Elves, players are taking control of a long standing, proud army of stoic warriors.
The Blood Elves history is steeped in slaughter and bloodshed, hence their name. Born of the High Elf kingdom, these noble creatures were once a powerful part of the now lost land of Sunwell. When the mad Prince Arthas invaded their land and resurrected the Lich Kel-Thuzad, he decimated their people, nearly destroying the entire race.
But not all were killed. The survivors were hardened by this harrowing experience and thus became a darker version of their former selves. Learning from one of the last remaining of the royal bloodline named Kael, they began descending into an even darker escapade of their history. They began tapping into the mystic energy of demonic origin and are now shunned by most of their kin.
Much before this changing of their nature, the high elves were considered outcasts from the Alliance and left their original homeland in search of something else. Thus began the dwelling in Sunwell.
They were determined to create a life for themselves, a new beginning.
Their power and influence grew as they settled into their new home, drawing much power from the Sunwells mystical energies. They fed on this power, using it to develop their powers to defend themselves from many of the harsh inhabitants of the world around them.
But this hardship strengthened those that survived, making them the powerful Burning Crusade Blood Elves they are today. This is an army worthy of commitment while playing the game of Warcraft. It is a proud history and one that should be thought of with reverence and honor.
Blood Elves are a race that requires a bit more finesse than the hard changing orcs for example or the slowing but relentless undead. Use their powerful magic to your advantage. Whatever party you join in this huge sprawling multi-player world will benefit from your skills.
There are many classes available to Blood Elf players. Choose one that fits your style of play as you will spend many hours in this WOW: Burning Crusade.
What Is The Best Wedding Anniversary Gift?
Choosing a wedding anniversary gift that wows your husband or wife can rate high on your anxiety list; your anniversary is an occasion where the thought counts even more than the gift. The idea that your loving spouse should "know what I want" can lead to disappointed expectations, as men and women tend to have radically different ideas about what "romantic" means. Mind reading is an art, not a science; so make it easy for your husband or wife to choose a wedding anniversary gift. Drop easy-to-figure-out hints or talk about how you would love to celebrate your anniversary.
You don't always have the money or the time to plan an extravagant wedding anniversary celebration, and truly, the amount of money spent isn't going to be what makes your husband or wife feel cherished. Life is busier than ever for most couples and it's easy to fall into a routine that deadens your marriage. Making time to celebrate your love gets lost in the shuffle. Your anniversary is the perfect occasion to break out of your rut.
What will touch your husband or wife's heart, what's been missing in your relationship that you want to enjoy again? Answer this question and you'll be on the right path to finding wedding anniversary gifts that have the magic "wow" factor.
Spice up your anniversary gift
* Traditional anniversary gifts of flowers, chocolate or jewelry can be made special by the way you present them.
* Personalize a flower bouquet or a box of chocolates with a love letter, note or a short poem. "Roses are red, violets are blue, we've been married for xx years, and my love for you is still true." "Chocolates are yummy and sweet, but you are always my number one treat." Take a romantic song lyric and personalize it by changing a few words or a line or two. Doesn't have to be fancy, just heartfelt.
* Place a jewelry gift in a special keepsake box and also enclose a love note. If you're dining out at your favorite restaurant, have the gift delivered with dessert. Buy a heart-shaped serving tray to present it. Or custom engrave a bracelet with a romantic message.
* A romantic evening "home alone" can jumpstart your romance again. Create a fun theme for your evening and buy costumes to match it. Order in a dinner so you only have to heat and serve.
* Indulge yourselves with a romantic and sexy getaway. If you have children, maybe a relative or trusted friends can take them for one night so you can enjoy a private celebration. Get a suite and decorate it beforehand. Set up candles, strew the bed with flower petals, sexy lingerie and fun toys. Put on your favorite music and leisurely give each other a massage to get into the mood.
* Personalized gifts are very appreciated, especially when they include words of love or a happy photo of you together. Create a "love" gift basket. Include items such photos, love coupons, a framed love letter, a small box of chocolates, massage oils, a few fresh flowers, aromatic candles, bottle of wine or small romantic trinkets with special meanings to your marriage.
* Show how much you appreciate your husband or wife and plan your anniversary celebration around something that they always wanted to do but haven't done yet.
A great wedding anniversary gift expresses what romance uniquely means to your marriage. Carefully listen for your spouse's hints and clues.
But the best anniversary gift is to give your husband or wife what they truly want: to know that you cherish your love and marriage--and always will.
You don't always have the money or the time to plan an extravagant wedding anniversary celebration, and truly, the amount of money spent isn't going to be what makes your husband or wife feel cherished. Life is busier than ever for most couples and it's easy to fall into a routine that deadens your marriage. Making time to celebrate your love gets lost in the shuffle. Your anniversary is the perfect occasion to break out of your rut.
What will touch your husband or wife's heart, what's been missing in your relationship that you want to enjoy again? Answer this question and you'll be on the right path to finding wedding anniversary gifts that have the magic "wow" factor.
Spice up your anniversary gift
* Traditional anniversary gifts of flowers, chocolate or jewelry can be made special by the way you present them.
* Personalize a flower bouquet or a box of chocolates with a love letter, note or a short poem. "Roses are red, violets are blue, we've been married for xx years, and my love for you is still true." "Chocolates are yummy and sweet, but you are always my number one treat." Take a romantic song lyric and personalize it by changing a few words or a line or two. Doesn't have to be fancy, just heartfelt.
* Place a jewelry gift in a special keepsake box and also enclose a love note. If you're dining out at your favorite restaurant, have the gift delivered with dessert. Buy a heart-shaped serving tray to present it. Or custom engrave a bracelet with a romantic message.
* A romantic evening "home alone" can jumpstart your romance again. Create a fun theme for your evening and buy costumes to match it. Order in a dinner so you only have to heat and serve.
* Indulge yourselves with a romantic and sexy getaway. If you have children, maybe a relative or trusted friends can take them for one night so you can enjoy a private celebration. Get a suite and decorate it beforehand. Set up candles, strew the bed with flower petals, sexy lingerie and fun toys. Put on your favorite music and leisurely give each other a massage to get into the mood.
* Personalized gifts are very appreciated, especially when they include words of love or a happy photo of you together. Create a "love" gift basket. Include items such photos, love coupons, a framed love letter, a small box of chocolates, massage oils, a few fresh flowers, aromatic candles, bottle of wine or small romantic trinkets with special meanings to your marriage.
* Show how much you appreciate your husband or wife and plan your anniversary celebration around something that they always wanted to do but haven't done yet.
A great wedding anniversary gift expresses what romance uniquely means to your marriage. Carefully listen for your spouse's hints and clues.
But the best anniversary gift is to give your husband or wife what they truly want: to know that you cherish your love and marriage--and always will.
2007年11月23日星期五
Articles SEO
Need content for your website well then look no further, Articles are here and the way to go. Articles provide many different things, daily content for your site, a way to voice your opinion or the opinion of others, the biggest thing is traffic to your site, and then however comes returning visitors and visits provided by other links. All of these things are a part of Articles and how you can use them to provide a great and informative way to bring people to your site.
The Pros
The biggest pro of Articles has already been mention, traffic, returning traffic to be more specific. No website can survive without people making there way to it, and returning for more. Also lets not forget the Search Engines, AOL, Google, and Yahoo, in alphabetical or and only providing the names of just a few. These Search Engines use keywords to direct viewers to different websites. Just like Articles is the keyword for this particular article, Keywords are how the search engines recognize what you are looking for. Say you wanted games you would then type in the word games and wow look at all the hits you get.
The Cons
There are a few problems with Articles. One thing they are a persons point of view, if the person writing the article is not happy with the Keyword then the article could be damaging to the original site, product, or person. Another con to Articles is the fact they change constantly moving from one subject to another and can make finding the right one difficult.
Summary
When writing your Article be sure you do not copy someone else's work, not only is this illegal but also wrong. Make sure you give the original provider of the article their credit and the source link is working properly, not to mention telling them you are using their work. Following these simple guidelines can keep you out of trouble and possibly create a working relationship with the person you got your information from for a long time to come.
To bring all of this to a close you have to consider what you have read today, heard from someone else, or found on your own before, Articles if used properly can bring visitors to your website and keep them returning for more.
The Pros
The biggest pro of Articles has already been mention, traffic, returning traffic to be more specific. No website can survive without people making there way to it, and returning for more. Also lets not forget the Search Engines, AOL, Google, and Yahoo, in alphabetical or and only providing the names of just a few. These Search Engines use keywords to direct viewers to different websites. Just like Articles is the keyword for this particular article, Keywords are how the search engines recognize what you are looking for. Say you wanted games you would then type in the word games and wow look at all the hits you get.
The Cons
There are a few problems with Articles. One thing they are a persons point of view, if the person writing the article is not happy with the Keyword then the article could be damaging to the original site, product, or person. Another con to Articles is the fact they change constantly moving from one subject to another and can make finding the right one difficult.
Summary
When writing your Article be sure you do not copy someone else's work, not only is this illegal but also wrong. Make sure you give the original provider of the article their credit and the source link is working properly, not to mention telling them you are using their work. Following these simple guidelines can keep you out of trouble and possibly create a working relationship with the person you got your information from for a long time to come.
To bring all of this to a close you have to consider what you have read today, heard from someone else, or found on your own before, Articles if used properly can bring visitors to your website and keep them returning for more.
Celebrating Motherhood! From The Coloring Room To The Board Room
Youve spent the last few years changing diapers, washing little hands, and running yourself ragged being a stay-at-home mom. But soon all that will be changing. Your little tyke is going off to school for the first time, or maybe you finally have that empty nest. You are now ready and willing to get back into the market, and you, of all people, deserve a great job.
Most mothers reentering the workforce believe that finding a job after being away for so long is extremely difficult, but thats simply not true any more. More and more employers are recognizing that returning mothers have highly developed and exceptional skills relating to their ability to organize and multitaskand that in these areas returning mothers actually exceed the skill levels of other applicants! So the key here is to learn the art of effectively showing employers how suitable you are by, firstly, doing some research into their requirements and, secondly, packaging yourself in an effective and confident manner that provides the employer with specific solutions to his unique needs.
A Flexible Approach: As far as flexible schedules are concerned, never has the job environment been more conducive to families. Companies are beginning to understand more and more the needs of the family unit. Flexibility on your part is also needed regarding what type of job you are looking for. You can either zoom in straight for a permanent full-time job or decide to increase your options by considering short-term work. It all depends on your personal obligations and the trends within your industry. Whatever you decide, we highly recommended that you do not put all your eggs in one basket by focusing on just one option. Getting your foot in the door of the job market often requires staggering your re-entry by first taking on a short-term or part-time role that will enable you to make a smoother transition to a more permanent job at a later stage.
Discrimination or Lack of Preparation: The bottom line is that being a mother is not an excuse for not getting your ideal job (so long as your job goal is realistic). In the job market there is always a mixture of mothers who are achieving their job goals and mothers who are not achieving their job goals. It is how well you prepare yourself that makes all the difference. So the question is: how ready are you to skillfully approach the job market in order to achieve your job goal? The women who seem to get jobs effortlessly are those who have mastered the skills required to give them a competitive edge over their fellow job seeking mothers.
Be Prepared for Success: Over all, everything you do must be geared towards meeting your industrys requirements as well as the job markets requirements as a whole. It is therefore paramount that you do your research and get yourself up to speed with current trends, terminologies and advancements within your industry. To do this you will need to be competent at required job market activities, so start off by evaluating how good you are at carrying out these activities to the required standard. Begin by taking the time now to take this FREE Job Market Performance Assessment.
Most mothers reentering the workforce believe that finding a job after being away for so long is extremely difficult, but thats simply not true any more. More and more employers are recognizing that returning mothers have highly developed and exceptional skills relating to their ability to organize and multitaskand that in these areas returning mothers actually exceed the skill levels of other applicants! So the key here is to learn the art of effectively showing employers how suitable you are by, firstly, doing some research into their requirements and, secondly, packaging yourself in an effective and confident manner that provides the employer with specific solutions to his unique needs.
A Flexible Approach: As far as flexible schedules are concerned, never has the job environment been more conducive to families. Companies are beginning to understand more and more the needs of the family unit. Flexibility on your part is also needed regarding what type of job you are looking for. You can either zoom in straight for a permanent full-time job or decide to increase your options by considering short-term work. It all depends on your personal obligations and the trends within your industry. Whatever you decide, we highly recommended that you do not put all your eggs in one basket by focusing on just one option. Getting your foot in the door of the job market often requires staggering your re-entry by first taking on a short-term or part-time role that will enable you to make a smoother transition to a more permanent job at a later stage.
Discrimination or Lack of Preparation: The bottom line is that being a mother is not an excuse for not getting your ideal job (so long as your job goal is realistic). In the job market there is always a mixture of mothers who are achieving their job goals and mothers who are not achieving their job goals. It is how well you prepare yourself that makes all the difference. So the question is: how ready are you to skillfully approach the job market in order to achieve your job goal? The women who seem to get jobs effortlessly are those who have mastered the skills required to give them a competitive edge over their fellow job seeking mothers.
Be Prepared for Success: Over all, everything you do must be geared towards meeting your industrys requirements as well as the job markets requirements as a whole. It is therefore paramount that you do your research and get yourself up to speed with current trends, terminologies and advancements within your industry. To do this you will need to be competent at required job market activities, so start off by evaluating how good you are at carrying out these activities to the required standard. Begin by taking the time now to take this FREE Job Market Performance Assessment.
Eating Healthy And Physical Activity Are The Best Way To Lose Weight
When you plan for weight loss and want the best way to lose weight, youll no doubt come across a program that promises you a quick weight loss. Many weight loss programs will include a diet that consists of protein shakes for breakfast and lunch with a moderate meal at suppertime or diet pills that promise to control your appetite and burn off fat. The problem is you end up being hungry all day long and then you cheat. The best way to lose weight is by following a regimen of a healthy diet and increased physical activity. This will allow you to lose weight safely.
The fact is - following a healthy diet is the best way to lose weight. Your body needs a certain amount of calories each day in order to have enough energy. Food is your bodys fuel. If you think the best way to lose weight is to starve yourself or eat only cantaloupe, think again. The best way to lose weight is to provide your body with enough food from all of the food groups to allow your body to function properly and burn off stored body fat when you do any physical activity and it is how you lose weight safely.
When you exercise, it plays a key factor in your weight loss. When you are active, your body needs more fuel. Choosing an aerobic exercise to lose weight will increase your heart rate and burn off more body fat and is the best way to lose weight for many. There are approximately 3,500 calories in a pound of fat. You simply have to make sure you eat a moderate amount of calories and burn off more fat than youve consumed. However, if you do an aerobic activity, you will burn off stored body fat and see why it is part of the best way to lose weight. An aerobic physical activity combined with a healthy diet is the best way to lose weight.
Many consider eating five to six small meals each day to be the best way to lose weight. The fact is this method has been proven to increase the bodys metabolism naturally. This means that your body will be burning more fat while you do your normal daily routine and it is part of the best way to lose weight. Many times youll see products that tell you they will speed up your bodys metabolism. However, many of these products dont work and they often come along with side effects. However, if you add in a physical activity, a healthy diet, and consuming the five to six small meals each day, youve really discovered the best way to lose weight.
Wherever you go, you will run into advertisements for a new weight loss program, guaranteeing you weight loss and claiming to be the best way to lose weight. While these methods may work, they are short-term. So when you plan for weight loss, the best way is to follow a healthy diet, eating five or six small meals each day and combine this with an aerobic physical activity. It will not include taking diet pills and going on a fast. The best way to lose weight will help you take the weight off and keep it off.
The fact is - following a healthy diet is the best way to lose weight. Your body needs a certain amount of calories each day in order to have enough energy. Food is your bodys fuel. If you think the best way to lose weight is to starve yourself or eat only cantaloupe, think again. The best way to lose weight is to provide your body with enough food from all of the food groups to allow your body to function properly and burn off stored body fat when you do any physical activity and it is how you lose weight safely.
When you exercise, it plays a key factor in your weight loss. When you are active, your body needs more fuel. Choosing an aerobic exercise to lose weight will increase your heart rate and burn off more body fat and is the best way to lose weight for many. There are approximately 3,500 calories in a pound of fat. You simply have to make sure you eat a moderate amount of calories and burn off more fat than youve consumed. However, if you do an aerobic activity, you will burn off stored body fat and see why it is part of the best way to lose weight. An aerobic physical activity combined with a healthy diet is the best way to lose weight.
Many consider eating five to six small meals each day to be the best way to lose weight. The fact is this method has been proven to increase the bodys metabolism naturally. This means that your body will be burning more fat while you do your normal daily routine and it is part of the best way to lose weight. Many times youll see products that tell you they will speed up your bodys metabolism. However, many of these products dont work and they often come along with side effects. However, if you add in a physical activity, a healthy diet, and consuming the five to six small meals each day, youve really discovered the best way to lose weight.
Wherever you go, you will run into advertisements for a new weight loss program, guaranteeing you weight loss and claiming to be the best way to lose weight. While these methods may work, they are short-term. So when you plan for weight loss, the best way is to follow a healthy diet, eating five or six small meals each day and combine this with an aerobic physical activity. It will not include taking diet pills and going on a fast. The best way to lose weight will help you take the weight off and keep it off.
2007年11月21日星期三
French Gites - lifestyle or a business?
Many are attracted to buying a Gite complex by the lifestyle associated with owning a gite. Lazy days in the French sun supping a glass wine or two sitting around a pool - that will do me fine! After years of 9 to 5 and hours spent on the daily commute it appears to be an attractive option.
At 1st-for-French-Property.co.uk we have seen a significant increase in the number of enquiries for this type of property over the last few years. Without doubt Gite complexes often look beautiful from a distance but you must be realistic about buying into this market. Firstly, it is a very competitive market and secondly like any business it is hard work (especially in the early years). Of course, there are many successful gite businesses, and you can buy into this market!
We are not going to cover the French bureaucracy issues but concentrate on the business issues.
Remember this is a business and your approach must be professional and commercial. You need a business plan and it must be realistic. If you are buying into an existing gite business check the accounts thoroughly - what are the trends over the last few years? Check turnover and profits especially. This is a notorious "cash in hand" trade and although the owner may imply the profits are better than declared in the accounts - buyer beware! Are staff costs included or have the present owners done all the work or used un-paid family members? Is there a lot of repeat trade? What are bookings like for the forthcoming year? What capital will be needed to be injected for renovations and maintenance?
In France, the "gite season" is typically July and August - a 10 week season! Outside this period you will have to market well - probably to foreign markets - to fill your rooms! Often a more expensive gite complex will have 4 or more rentable units so that they can maximise their earnings in the "gite season".
Some factors - and this is by no means complete - to consider in this competitive market:
a) Location, location, location - as always this is of prime importance. Is it quiet but accessible? Close to facilities? Does it have a wow factor? Imagine you are looking for a holiday - would you like to spend a week here? What do you look for in a holiday?
b) Weather - the further South, the longer the potential season (unfortunately prices are more expensive in the South)
c) Close to a Budget Airline airport? RyanAir, FlyBe, Easyjet fly to many destinations in France and can be a source of "clients" all the year around. If you want to tap into this market you need to be no more than 30 mins to 1 hour away. Are you prepared to pick up "clients" from the airport?
d) What is your USP? Pool and chic gites are no longer enough. You need to offer something extra.....wine tours, pottery, bird-watching. Yes, research your chosen area and make it work for you.
e) Are you flexible? Instead of weekly lets - would you consider chambres d'hote, or weekend breaks in the low season?
Prices? Existing gite businesses cost from 150K euros to 1 million + euros. Before you buy research the market and property. You need to find out how much competition is in the area and what prices you can charge. The internet is an excellent source for the information you need - the regional French Tourist board web sites will tell what you what the area is like and the attractions in the region. To study the competition visit one of the many French Rental sites. For example, on 1st-for-French-Rentals.com there are over 1000 properties across France. You can see the popular areas quickly, the facilities the gites offer and most importantly the prices you can charge during the whole year. Often each property will have a calendar and you can see the levels of booking and the extent of bookings in the Low seasons. This will give you a clue to the potential of a gite complex. Plug the figures into your business plan - does it add up? Dont be emotional about a property if this is going to be your income in France.
So be realistic and if you enjoy hard work, this lifestyle can be yours!
At 1st-for-French-Property.co.uk we have seen a significant increase in the number of enquiries for this type of property over the last few years. Without doubt Gite complexes often look beautiful from a distance but you must be realistic about buying into this market. Firstly, it is a very competitive market and secondly like any business it is hard work (especially in the early years). Of course, there are many successful gite businesses, and you can buy into this market!
We are not going to cover the French bureaucracy issues but concentrate on the business issues.
Remember this is a business and your approach must be professional and commercial. You need a business plan and it must be realistic. If you are buying into an existing gite business check the accounts thoroughly - what are the trends over the last few years? Check turnover and profits especially. This is a notorious "cash in hand" trade and although the owner may imply the profits are better than declared in the accounts - buyer beware! Are staff costs included or have the present owners done all the work or used un-paid family members? Is there a lot of repeat trade? What are bookings like for the forthcoming year? What capital will be needed to be injected for renovations and maintenance?
In France, the "gite season" is typically July and August - a 10 week season! Outside this period you will have to market well - probably to foreign markets - to fill your rooms! Often a more expensive gite complex will have 4 or more rentable units so that they can maximise their earnings in the "gite season".
Some factors - and this is by no means complete - to consider in this competitive market:
a) Location, location, location - as always this is of prime importance. Is it quiet but accessible? Close to facilities? Does it have a wow factor? Imagine you are looking for a holiday - would you like to spend a week here? What do you look for in a holiday?
b) Weather - the further South, the longer the potential season (unfortunately prices are more expensive in the South)
c) Close to a Budget Airline airport? RyanAir, FlyBe, Easyjet fly to many destinations in France and can be a source of "clients" all the year around. If you want to tap into this market you need to be no more than 30 mins to 1 hour away. Are you prepared to pick up "clients" from the airport?
d) What is your USP? Pool and chic gites are no longer enough. You need to offer something extra.....wine tours, pottery, bird-watching. Yes, research your chosen area and make it work for you.
e) Are you flexible? Instead of weekly lets - would you consider chambres d'hote, or weekend breaks in the low season?
Prices? Existing gite businesses cost from 150K euros to 1 million + euros. Before you buy research the market and property. You need to find out how much competition is in the area and what prices you can charge. The internet is an excellent source for the information you need - the regional French Tourist board web sites will tell what you what the area is like and the attractions in the region. To study the competition visit one of the many French Rental sites. For example, on 1st-for-French-Rentals.com there are over 1000 properties across France. You can see the popular areas quickly, the facilities the gites offer and most importantly the prices you can charge during the whole year. Often each property will have a calendar and you can see the levels of booking and the extent of bookings in the Low seasons. This will give you a clue to the potential of a gite complex. Plug the figures into your business plan - does it add up? Dont be emotional about a property if this is going to be your income in France.
So be realistic and if you enjoy hard work, this lifestyle can be yours!
How To Easily Get Customer Testimonials
Using customer testimonials in all of your marketing materials (sales letters, brochures, website, advertisements, etc.), is one of the most powerful marketing tools available.
The reason why testimonials are so important and valuable in marketing is that prospects are much more likely to believe a customer testimonial that praises your product or service then they are to believe slick sales text written by the company that is advertising.
Another reason why testimonials are such a powerful marketing and sales tools is that they are very similar to a referral. A testimonial is a person telling other people that they can trust your business and that you offer a quality product/service.
Now that you know how valuable customer testimonials are, you are probably wondering how you get testimonials from your customers. Here are four very easy yet highly effective strategies you can use to get customer testimonials immediately:
1. If you are a new business and you have not made any sales, let several of your friends try your product or service for free. If they honestly like it, ask them if they will write a testimonial that you can use in your marketing. This is very easy to do and should instantly get you several testimonials.
2. If you are an established business and you have made sales, call your customers and ask them what they like most about the product or service they purchased from you. As they tell you, make sure that you are writing down what they are saying. After they are finished praising your product/service, tell them, wow, that was great! Can I use what you just said as a testimonial? Almost always the customer will give you their permission.
3. Email your customers and say that you are developing new marketing materials and you would love to include a client testimonial from them. Then ask if they would be generous enough to help you by emailing you a brief testimonial. If you have a list of at least 100 customers, you should get at least a couple of good testimonials by doing this.
4. Mail your customers a thank you card for doing business with you. In the card say you would be very thankful if they would be generous enough to give you a testimonial by either emailing it to you, faxing it to you, or simply calling you on the phone.
By executing the above strategies, you should easily get 10+ strong customer testimonials. Then, make sure to take advantage of these testimonials and use them in ALL of your marketing. By doing this, you will instantly see an increase in response rate and sales from your marketing.
The reason why testimonials are so important and valuable in marketing is that prospects are much more likely to believe a customer testimonial that praises your product or service then they are to believe slick sales text written by the company that is advertising.
Another reason why testimonials are such a powerful marketing and sales tools is that they are very similar to a referral. A testimonial is a person telling other people that they can trust your business and that you offer a quality product/service.
Now that you know how valuable customer testimonials are, you are probably wondering how you get testimonials from your customers. Here are four very easy yet highly effective strategies you can use to get customer testimonials immediately:
1. If you are a new business and you have not made any sales, let several of your friends try your product or service for free. If they honestly like it, ask them if they will write a testimonial that you can use in your marketing. This is very easy to do and should instantly get you several testimonials.
2. If you are an established business and you have made sales, call your customers and ask them what they like most about the product or service they purchased from you. As they tell you, make sure that you are writing down what they are saying. After they are finished praising your product/service, tell them, wow, that was great! Can I use what you just said as a testimonial? Almost always the customer will give you their permission.
3. Email your customers and say that you are developing new marketing materials and you would love to include a client testimonial from them. Then ask if they would be generous enough to help you by emailing you a brief testimonial. If you have a list of at least 100 customers, you should get at least a couple of good testimonials by doing this.
4. Mail your customers a thank you card for doing business with you. In the card say you would be very thankful if they would be generous enough to give you a testimonial by either emailing it to you, faxing it to you, or simply calling you on the phone.
By executing the above strategies, you should easily get 10+ strong customer testimonials. Then, make sure to take advantage of these testimonials and use them in ALL of your marketing. By doing this, you will instantly see an increase in response rate and sales from your marketing.
Handbags Every Girl Needs At Least At Least One
BAG
A bag can make or break a look, and in some cases, a bag even defines it. An expensive leather bag adds instant Jackie O sophistication to a simple white shirt and jeans ensemble; a crystal-studded evening bag brings a sheath dress from work to after-office cocktails.
Take the same outfit and pair it with a different bag, and the image you project dramatically shifts. Pair a suit with a structured black bag and youre polished and in control, but with a hot pink bag youre playful and creative.
A bag is the easiest and most practical way to update your closet to include the years trends. If the fashion gods have declared that gold is the colour of the season, a glittery bag incorporates it into your outfit without making you look like a Christmas tree. If Grecians in, and your office frowns on strappy silver sandals and vine leaves woven into your hair, a delicate bag made from soft fabric subtly tells everyone that youre in the know.
You can also splurge on a bag with far less guilt than you would, say, a mink coat. Many designer bags come in timeless, classy shapes and colors. While the bag is a little pricier, you can justify the expense with the high level of craftsmanship and durable materialsyoull be using that bag for years, probably for several days a week.
You dont have to buy an expensive bag to make a fashion statement. Bag designs come in different materials, colors and shapes; theres enough variety out there for you to use a different bag every day of the year, without repeating yourself. But make sure you have the basics. Every girl needs at least at least one of the following bag types:
* utility bag (in black and brown)
* formal bag (in black and gold/silver)
* canvas or denim bag for casual, rugged wear
* designer bag (because every girl deserves one!)
* waterproof/weatherproof bag for rainy days or the beach
* makeup bag for discreet touch ups
* large bag for running errands
* straw or wicker bag for summer dresses and beach wear
A bag can make or break a look, and in some cases, a bag even defines it. An expensive leather bag adds instant Jackie O sophistication to a simple white shirt and jeans ensemble; a crystal-studded evening bag brings a sheath dress from work to after-office cocktails.
Take the same outfit and pair it with a different bag, and the image you project dramatically shifts. Pair a suit with a structured black bag and youre polished and in control, but with a hot pink bag youre playful and creative.
A bag is the easiest and most practical way to update your closet to include the years trends. If the fashion gods have declared that gold is the colour of the season, a glittery bag incorporates it into your outfit without making you look like a Christmas tree. If Grecians in, and your office frowns on strappy silver sandals and vine leaves woven into your hair, a delicate bag made from soft fabric subtly tells everyone that youre in the know.
You can also splurge on a bag with far less guilt than you would, say, a mink coat. Many designer bags come in timeless, classy shapes and colors. While the bag is a little pricier, you can justify the expense with the high level of craftsmanship and durable materialsyoull be using that bag for years, probably for several days a week.
You dont have to buy an expensive bag to make a fashion statement. Bag designs come in different materials, colors and shapes; theres enough variety out there for you to use a different bag every day of the year, without repeating yourself. But make sure you have the basics. Every girl needs at least at least one of the following bag types:
* utility bag (in black and brown)
* formal bag (in black and gold/silver)
* canvas or denim bag for casual, rugged wear
* designer bag (because every girl deserves one!)
* waterproof/weatherproof bag for rainy days or the beach
* makeup bag for discreet touch ups
* large bag for running errands
* straw or wicker bag for summer dresses and beach wear
2007年11月19日星期一
Designer Shoes For Fall 2006
I love pumps and sling backs. I don't know why, perhaps because they go with my 9-5 business fashion as well as with my "after 5" fun fashion. I love dressing up a pair of jeans with pumps.
It's finally Fall gals, and the designers are starting to show their offerings. There are a lot of fabulous high end designer shoes to choose from and some are absolutely to-die-for!
Prada is offering a fantastic bronze pump for fall. This pump has a 3 inch heel and a perforated leather on the toe cap and the back of the shoe. The vamp and body of the shoe are actually covered with bronze paillettes (sequins) that mimic a lovely snake skin design. It's gorgeous, and so in demand that some stores are limiting the number you can order!!
Brian Atwood is offering a lovely d'orsay pump in black and white leopard skin. It has a peek-a-boo toe with an adorable bow....meow! I'm not sure if I like that one best, or the Dolce & Gabbana leopard print hair-calf and leather sling back. It has a leather toe cap that is adorned with gold toned studs.
Christian Louboutin is offering platform pumps in a leopard print
or brown or black suede.
Perhaps the shoe of my dreams is the new Dior leather pump.It has a 3 1/2 inch heel to start. It's offered in what I call a winter white. It has a bow at the toe and is covered with fabulous leather weaving details. The heel is horn and is embellished with the famous Dior "D". Dior also is offering a leather shoe they call "Rebel" that has a zipper on either side of the heel. It has a buckle logo across the toe and rivet details.
I can't not mention my favorite shoe designer, Manolo Blahnik. He is also working with hair-calf offering it in several different styles, from a open toed pump with a blush (light pink) and brown/tan leopard print to "wow-em" unmistakable tan/black leopard print pump with a keyhole vamp with a bow. This has a lovely 1/2 inch heel. Of course his classics include his ever popular halter and crisscross designs in alligator.
Go ahead Gals, fulfill all your shoe dreams!
It's finally Fall gals, and the designers are starting to show their offerings. There are a lot of fabulous high end designer shoes to choose from and some are absolutely to-die-for!
Prada is offering a fantastic bronze pump for fall. This pump has a 3 inch heel and a perforated leather on the toe cap and the back of the shoe. The vamp and body of the shoe are actually covered with bronze paillettes (sequins) that mimic a lovely snake skin design. It's gorgeous, and so in demand that some stores are limiting the number you can order!!
Brian Atwood is offering a lovely d'orsay pump in black and white leopard skin. It has a peek-a-boo toe with an adorable bow....meow! I'm not sure if I like that one best, or the Dolce & Gabbana leopard print hair-calf and leather sling back. It has a leather toe cap that is adorned with gold toned studs.
Christian Louboutin is offering platform pumps in a leopard print
or brown or black suede.
Perhaps the shoe of my dreams is the new Dior leather pump.It has a 3 1/2 inch heel to start. It's offered in what I call a winter white. It has a bow at the toe and is covered with fabulous leather weaving details. The heel is horn and is embellished with the famous Dior "D". Dior also is offering a leather shoe they call "Rebel" that has a zipper on either side of the heel. It has a buckle logo across the toe and rivet details.
I can't not mention my favorite shoe designer, Manolo Blahnik. He is also working with hair-calf offering it in several different styles, from a open toed pump with a blush (light pink) and brown/tan leopard print to "wow-em" unmistakable tan/black leopard print pump with a keyhole vamp with a bow. This has a lovely 1/2 inch heel. Of course his classics include his ever popular halter and crisscross designs in alligator.
Go ahead Gals, fulfill all your shoe dreams!
2007年11月18日星期日
Purses
Every year, the gods of fashion announce a new trend in purses: the it colors, the best materials, the hottest accents. Of course, all women will jump at the chance to go shopping for purses, especially since theyre the easiest and most practical way of updating your wardrobea wholesale handbag can cost as little as $40.
Designer handbags are more expensive of course, but you can justify the price by saying that purses cost far less than, say, buying entire designer outfits.
In fact, purses can prove to be the more practical way of incorporating a key trend into your look. How many times will you be wearing that leopard print jacket but purses in even the most exotic designs can be paired with suits and jeans.
The question, however, is which of the hundred purses available in the market will you choose to buy? Start with classic purses that match most of the items in your closet. These purses have a timeless shape that will always be considered fashionable. Just pick a bright color to inject a little personality into its practicalityfire engine red, or vibrant yellow.
Or pick purses with rich, interesting patterns like mock crocodile, or a luxurious fabrics like velvet. Basic rule of thumb for shopping for classic purses: they need to have at least one stand-out detail, whether it be the shade or the material, so they dont turn out drab. Check out the Dooney & Bourke purses and Cole Haan pursesthe mid-range price will let you shop without guilt.
For high glam purses you can use for evening, pick those with beadwork, jewel accents, or dramatic shapes.
Some purses accent the clasp with a beautiful brooch, others have diamonds or small mirror accents set into elegant patterns. Guccis gorgeous metallic purses are the it evening bag of the year; youll spot it on the red carpet walks of Hollywoods biggest celebrities. Drool, drool.
Designer handbags are more expensive of course, but you can justify the price by saying that purses cost far less than, say, buying entire designer outfits.
In fact, purses can prove to be the more practical way of incorporating a key trend into your look. How many times will you be wearing that leopard print jacket but purses in even the most exotic designs can be paired with suits and jeans.
The question, however, is which of the hundred purses available in the market will you choose to buy? Start with classic purses that match most of the items in your closet. These purses have a timeless shape that will always be considered fashionable. Just pick a bright color to inject a little personality into its practicalityfire engine red, or vibrant yellow.
Or pick purses with rich, interesting patterns like mock crocodile, or a luxurious fabrics like velvet. Basic rule of thumb for shopping for classic purses: they need to have at least one stand-out detail, whether it be the shade or the material, so they dont turn out drab. Check out the Dooney & Bourke purses and Cole Haan pursesthe mid-range price will let you shop without guilt.
For high glam purses you can use for evening, pick those with beadwork, jewel accents, or dramatic shapes.
Some purses accent the clasp with a beautiful brooch, others have diamonds or small mirror accents set into elegant patterns. Guccis gorgeous metallic purses are the it evening bag of the year; youll spot it on the red carpet walks of Hollywoods biggest celebrities. Drool, drool.
2007年11月17日星期六
Romantic Anniversary Gifts
My husband appreciates practical gifts. Hes much like his grandfather who would be giddy when wed give him bungie cords. You can never have too many bungie cords!
Thats all fine and good for THEM. But, I certainly do not want anything practical for an anniversary gift. No blenders, no socks, no vacuum cleaners. Hed better get something special or hell be hearing about it for years to come.
Now, before you think Im some gold-digger, that gift does not need to be expensive. I just want a gift that had some thought put into it.
Here are some ideas for the men out there who are about to have their secretaries pick up a little something for the wife for our anniversary. I may just save your marriage, or at least keep you out of the doghouse this anniversary.
Expensive Option:
Plan a trip to relive your honeymoon. Find out where you stayed, which restaurants you ate in, and book a trip to go do it all again. Walking hand-in-hand through the same streets as you did years ago will definitely be a special anniversary for your wife.
Less Expensive Option:
Find a Priest, Pastor, or friend and gather your friends together at a park or in your church. Renew your marriage vows to your wife to show her youd marry her all over again.
Last Minute, Most Affordable Option:
Gather as many photos as you can of your time with your wife. From dating through your engagement, your wedding, the birth of your children, to the current day. Turn these cherished photos into a DVD movie presentation or into a hardbound book. There are services online where you can do this quickly and easily. Heck, you can even have your kids help you put it together.
Free Option:
Write her a card, telling her how much she means to you or sing her a song. It doesnt cost a cent and shell love you for it!
Its not about the amount of money you spend. It is truly about the thought that you put into the gift. So, start thinking now how you can wow your wife. She definitely deserves it.
Thats all fine and good for THEM. But, I certainly do not want anything practical for an anniversary gift. No blenders, no socks, no vacuum cleaners. Hed better get something special or hell be hearing about it for years to come.
Now, before you think Im some gold-digger, that gift does not need to be expensive. I just want a gift that had some thought put into it.
Here are some ideas for the men out there who are about to have their secretaries pick up a little something for the wife for our anniversary. I may just save your marriage, or at least keep you out of the doghouse this anniversary.
Expensive Option:
Plan a trip to relive your honeymoon. Find out where you stayed, which restaurants you ate in, and book a trip to go do it all again. Walking hand-in-hand through the same streets as you did years ago will definitely be a special anniversary for your wife.
Less Expensive Option:
Find a Priest, Pastor, or friend and gather your friends together at a park or in your church. Renew your marriage vows to your wife to show her youd marry her all over again.
Last Minute, Most Affordable Option:
Gather as many photos as you can of your time with your wife. From dating through your engagement, your wedding, the birth of your children, to the current day. Turn these cherished photos into a DVD movie presentation or into a hardbound book. There are services online where you can do this quickly and easily. Heck, you can even have your kids help you put it together.
Free Option:
Write her a card, telling her how much she means to you or sing her a song. It doesnt cost a cent and shell love you for it!
Its not about the amount of money you spend. It is truly about the thought that you put into the gift. So, start thinking now how you can wow your wife. She definitely deserves it.
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