When you are thinking about your wedding favor ideas, you may think that you will not be able to get something good and perfect if you are planning a wedding on a budget. In fact, this is not always true, you can make it elegant yet inexpensive. You will be able to make it special by add some personal touches to it. First of all, do you have a wedding theme. If you have one, your wedding favor ideas can be following your theme. For example, if you are going to have a Japanese theme, using some paper fans can be an excellent idea. On the other hand, if you are going to have a beach theme, you can prepare something that is related to the sea and the beach. Miniatures of seashells and starfishes can be some perfect examples. Let us take about the notion of personalization. In fact, it can certainly be good wedding favor ideas. Yet, you do not need to personalize the gift itself. You can try to personalize it by creating some packages. For example, you can print your names on the package box and this will make your wedding favors different. A gift tag is also something very common when you are trying to personalize your gift. In fact, this idea will be perfect if you are planning a wedding on a budget since you do not need to spend a lot of money in order to create the boxes. As a matter of fact, one of the most popular wedding favor ideas will be edible items. The notion of personalizing the package box and gift tag
will just be perfect if this is your choice. A lot of brides and grooms will find it not easy to pack the chocolates or cookies they have prepared. In fact, you will need to prepare a package box for them yourself. You can purchase some beautiful box from some shops. You may also design your own package box and use it for your wedding. When you are trying to create the package box, one of the things you will do is probably creating a logo for your wedding. When we are talking about personalization, it does not necessarily mean that you have to put your names of logos on the items. Your wedding favor ideas can be creating something that can express you and your spouse to be. Do you love play golf? If this is the case, there are a lot of golf favors you can choose from. If you are a wine lover, wine wedding favors can be a perfect choice. Again, there will be tons of choices from the shops. No matter what your wedding favors are, it is very important that you take care about your budget when you are making the decisions. There are a lot of couples who are planning a wedding on a budget. In this case you will need to go for some discount item. Yet, planning a wedding on a budget does not mean that you cannot get some beautiful items. You will be able to get something elegant if you can be creative about it. Creating the wedding favors yourself instead of purchasing from the shops will certainly be one of your options!
1/17/2009
The Most Overlooked Piece of the Weight Loss Puzzle
When it comes to losing weight most people can tell you the basics of the ways to burn fat. Everyone knows that eating healthy is a must. It is also not uncommon knowledge that you have to get in some sort of exercise. Weight and resistance training is also a common theme. But there is one piece of the weightloss puzzle that keeps getting overlooked. Especially in today's age of nonstop schedules and constantly beeping communication devices. The most overlooked area of losing weight is quite simply rest. A lot of people just do not really understand the importance of getting the proper amount of sleep. In addition stress and getting rest throughout the day can play a hand in weightloss as well.
Not getting enough sleep can play havoc on your body. Studies have shown that a lack of sleep can contribute highly to overeating. One of the main reasons is that a lot of the bodies hormones are regulated by our sleep cycle.
Hormones are the chemicals that tell our brains how much we need to eat and when we are full. When our sleep cycle gets out of whack or we are not getting enough rest, these hormones get of course which can tend to cause us to overeat. Add in the fact that when we do not get enough sleep we can tend to be more cranky which can cause us to get frustrated and choose worse things to eat and we have a bad combination for weight loss.
Another issue that can come from not getting enough sleep is the fact that our bodies need rest to repair any hard work we have done in the gym. Weight training and other forms of exercise work by tearing our body down. Tearing the body down is only half of the equation in fitness. Once it is torn down by the workout we need sleep to repair that work and bring our body back to a more fit level before the work was done. If we only do the tearing down part (the workout) we are not doing what needs to be done to get in shape. The body can only take so much tearing down before we have to stop.
Another side to the rest issue is the amount of relaxation you afford yourself throughout the day. Stress is a roadblock to weight loss due to the hormones it can produce. You should try to balance that by taking time out to just unwind and relax. Turning off the cell phone and checking email is a great way to dial the stress back a notch. It will still be there when you return. Also, make sure you are getting at least 7 hours of sleep a night. Some people need more and some people need less so you will have to pay attention to your personal needs. But one thing is for sure, the more rest you get to balance the work you do the more success you will see in any workout or fitness program.
Not getting enough sleep can play havoc on your body. Studies have shown that a lack of sleep can contribute highly to overeating. One of the main reasons is that a lot of the bodies hormones are regulated by our sleep cycle.
Hormones are the chemicals that tell our brains how much we need to eat and when we are full. When our sleep cycle gets out of whack or we are not getting enough rest, these hormones get of course which can tend to cause us to overeat. Add in the fact that when we do not get enough sleep we can tend to be more cranky which can cause us to get frustrated and choose worse things to eat and we have a bad combination for weight loss.
Another issue that can come from not getting enough sleep is the fact that our bodies need rest to repair any hard work we have done in the gym. Weight training and other forms of exercise work by tearing our body down. Tearing the body down is only half of the equation in fitness. Once it is torn down by the workout we need sleep to repair that work and bring our body back to a more fit level before the work was done. If we only do the tearing down part (the workout) we are not doing what needs to be done to get in shape. The body can only take so much tearing down before we have to stop.
Another side to the rest issue is the amount of relaxation you afford yourself throughout the day. Stress is a roadblock to weight loss due to the hormones it can produce. You should try to balance that by taking time out to just unwind and relax. Turning off the cell phone and checking email is a great way to dial the stress back a notch. It will still be there when you return. Also, make sure you are getting at least 7 hours of sleep a night. Some people need more and some people need less so you will have to pay attention to your personal needs. But one thing is for sure, the more rest you get to balance the work you do the more success you will see in any workout or fitness program.
1/16/2009
Losing Weight Stories - Brotherhood of the Stay at Home Pants
Stay-at-home pants. I've got a closet full of them. It's not like they really don't want to get out and see the world. They haven't developed a fear of strangers, or open places, or fresh air. It's just that they really like going out with a buddy, that buddy is me, and well, I just haven't been able to work it out for awhile. Not that I don't want too. I really would like to show my stay-at-home pants what's happening out there lately. But, I can't, and I don't know how to tell them without hurting their feelings. You see, they've shrunk. How do I know? Simple. They don't fit anymore.
Why don't I set them free so they can go out and see the world with someone else? That's simple too. They're my buddies. I like them. I look forward to when we can do things together again. All they have to do is stretch a little. I know they can work it out if they really put their minds to it. All they need is the right motivation, the right plan, the right reinforcement, and I'm sure that it won't be long before we're buying our tickets for that round-the-world cruise.
Yes, I know, it's not really the pants that need to change. It's me. And since I really do like them, and I truly don't want to hold them prisoner in my closet, I'm going to resign my membership in the Brotherhood of The Stay-At-Home Pants. I'm going to do it for them.
Well, not really for them. I know I need to change my behavior in order to lose weight and to keep it off, and this silly little story helps me to get motivated. When I think of all the clothes in my closet that are perfectly good clothes except for that one little thing, I think to myself, OK that is really a waste, and it's time to do something about it. What's that one little thing? Yep, they don't fit. They *Used to Fit*. They just don't anymore. And I just can't see throwing them out.
I know I can lose weight with the right kind of help, motivation and hard work. I've already started watching what I eat and getting more exercise, and I've starting losing some of those extra pounds. I'm looking forward to the day when my Stay At Home Pants are set free.
What do you have in your closet that you'd really like to be able to take out for a spin? Do you have some Stay At Home Pants, or Skirts, or Dresses? Wouldn't you like for them to get out and see the world with you? It's so hard to lose a good friend, but I know you can get them back.
Tomorrow morning when I get ready to get dressed I'm moving all my Stay At Home Pants to the front of the closet, one step closer to Freedom. When I see the sun shining in on them, it's going to remind me, I can lose weight, I will lose weight, and when I lose enough, they're coming with me!
Why don't I set them free so they can go out and see the world with someone else? That's simple too. They're my buddies. I like them. I look forward to when we can do things together again. All they have to do is stretch a little. I know they can work it out if they really put their minds to it. All they need is the right motivation, the right plan, the right reinforcement, and I'm sure that it won't be long before we're buying our tickets for that round-the-world cruise.
Yes, I know, it's not really the pants that need to change. It's me. And since I really do like them, and I truly don't want to hold them prisoner in my closet, I'm going to resign my membership in the Brotherhood of The Stay-At-Home Pants. I'm going to do it for them.
Well, not really for them. I know I need to change my behavior in order to lose weight and to keep it off, and this silly little story helps me to get motivated. When I think of all the clothes in my closet that are perfectly good clothes except for that one little thing, I think to myself, OK that is really a waste, and it's time to do something about it. What's that one little thing? Yep, they don't fit. They *Used to Fit*. They just don't anymore. And I just can't see throwing them out.
I know I can lose weight with the right kind of help, motivation and hard work. I've already started watching what I eat and getting more exercise, and I've starting losing some of those extra pounds. I'm looking forward to the day when my Stay At Home Pants are set free.
What do you have in your closet that you'd really like to be able to take out for a spin? Do you have some Stay At Home Pants, or Skirts, or Dresses? Wouldn't you like for them to get out and see the world with you? It's so hard to lose a good friend, but I know you can get them back.
Tomorrow morning when I get ready to get dressed I'm moving all my Stay At Home Pants to the front of the closet, one step closer to Freedom. When I see the sun shining in on them, it's going to remind me, I can lose weight, I will lose weight, and when I lose enough, they're coming with me!
1/15/2009
How to Shop for a Handbag that’s Just Right
Handbags are the ultimate style statement and not carried merely for its functionality. Selecting the right handbag will not only accentuate your dress but it will highlight your physical assets and take attention away from the less flattering physical attributes. Our article discusses simple tricks and important points for the judicious selection of stylish and useful handbags. Some important points, you need to consider are:
Size: Handbag comes in various sizes like big, small and medium. The size of the handbag must be inversely proportional to the body frame. For example, if you have a large body-frame, then it is advisable not to wear a small handbag with thin-straps. You can select a medium size handbag whose length is somewhere around the waist. The straps should also be broader in size. For taller females, it would be ideal to carry a medium size handbag with bold patterns.
Color: Color is an important consideration while selecting a handbag. If you are choosing a handbag for everyday needs, then it would be good to select a handbag in popular colors like beige, white, black or brown, so that they go with most of your dresses.
Style: Handbags are available in many different style including evening bag, daytime bag and weekend handbag. For everyday use, daytime handbags are the best choic
e. They are made up of leather and have lots of pockets to store your valuables. Glitzy evening bags are smaller in size and are suitable to carry at parties. If you have small kids, then you can select big weekend bag with lots of space or diaper bag.
Price: Price is also an important consideration as everyone is not very keen on spending large amount of money on handbags. Designer handbags are for those who don’t bother much about the price factor. For others who do bother about the price tag, replica handbags with similar quality and design as designer handbags at a very affordable price are perfect.
Customer Service: Lastly, it is important to buy from a reputed and renowned online handbag stores. Make sure that handbag store has a return policy to exchange the handbags if they are not up to the mark. It is also beneficial to evaluate if the online store offers a reliable shipping service and guarantee to offer replacement if a package is lost.
Size: Handbag comes in various sizes like big, small and medium. The size of the handbag must be inversely proportional to the body frame. For example, if you have a large body-frame, then it is advisable not to wear a small handbag with thin-straps. You can select a medium size handbag whose length is somewhere around the waist. The straps should also be broader in size. For taller females, it would be ideal to carry a medium size handbag with bold patterns.
Color: Color is an important consideration while selecting a handbag. If you are choosing a handbag for everyday needs, then it would be good to select a handbag in popular colors like beige, white, black or brown, so that they go with most of your dresses.
Style: Handbags are available in many different style including evening bag, daytime bag and weekend handbag. For everyday use, daytime handbags are the best choic
e. They are made up of leather and have lots of pockets to store your valuables. Glitzy evening bags are smaller in size and are suitable to carry at parties. If you have small kids, then you can select big weekend bag with lots of space or diaper bag.
Price: Price is also an important consideration as everyone is not very keen on spending large amount of money on handbags. Designer handbags are for those who don’t bother much about the price factor. For others who do bother about the price tag, replica handbags with similar quality and design as designer handbags at a very affordable price are perfect.
Customer Service: Lastly, it is important to buy from a reputed and renowned online handbag stores. Make sure that handbag store has a return policy to exchange the handbags if they are not up to the mark. It is also beneficial to evaluate if the online store offers a reliable shipping service and guarantee to offer replacement if a package is lost.
1/14/2009
Using The Right Tradeshow Giveaways
When making a final decision about products for placement with any branding agenda your company is planning to implement, it can be easy to forget about pure logistics. The size and shape of the products you are considering should be a fundamental component in the decision making process, though. If your plan is to hand out corporate gifts to thousands of attendees at a show and you think a squishy ball is a great idea, you might want to reconsider! Something like a football might be fun or goofy, but can take up a lot of room, and bulk is bad on the tradeshow floor. The best choice is one that is easy to ship and move around but will still make an impact.
If you are an event planner, sleep masks are one of the items that we have sold the most of recently. They lend themselves to clever event tie-ins, especially when attendees have to take a trip to the event. At the booth they will attract attention because most people probably do not have a bunch of them in their tote bag already and they are light enough to be sent in the mail.
Desktop calendars are also great because they print them twice a year so you have the option of a full or split year calendar. If you have a convention in September, it might be a little too early to give away 2008 calendars. With this item, though, you can give away a calendar that begins with mid 2007 and goes through mid 2008.These calendars are small and they will sit in front of your clients all year long. Think of it like "beach front property" to get an idea why these things are so useful. These calendars let you achieve the sometimes contradictory goals of advertising: remain unobtrusive and still be in front of someone’s face.
Quite often we’ll suggest a client take a close look at the customer base in the city they are exhibiting in, send out postcards to them a couple weeks before the event, and request participants bring the card to the booth to claim special gifts. You might not expect it, but a stylish bag can draw a lot of attention. Make sure you stand back, because people will be waving cards around as soon as the booth opens to get some freebies! A second tier of gifts can be for everyone else, and cost a lot less. Your main objective is to introduce your company by giving them something that they will use and that you can easily ship and move around.
Products that are tradeshow oriented, like bath beads to soak in or relaxing foot lotion, will put a smile on anyone’s face when you hand them out at a tradeshow. Particularly in the context of a tradeshow, where attendees will be standing or walking all day. Thinking of someone’s well being almost always goes over great. In the promotional industry the personal care/spa products have really improved in their quality, presentation and price points.
All of these suggestions have size in common. Thinking big is certainly important when it comes to your company, but when it comes to a tradeshow you need to keep your giveaways small and lightweight. Logistics is king! Take these considerations to heart and you'll really make an impression at your next tradeshow!
If you are an event planner, sleep masks are one of the items that we have sold the most of recently. They lend themselves to clever event tie-ins, especially when attendees have to take a trip to the event. At the booth they will attract attention because most people probably do not have a bunch of them in their tote bag already and they are light enough to be sent in the mail.
Desktop calendars are also great because they print them twice a year so you have the option of a full or split year calendar. If you have a convention in September, it might be a little too early to give away 2008 calendars. With this item, though, you can give away a calendar that begins with mid 2007 and goes through mid 2008.These calendars are small and they will sit in front of your clients all year long. Think of it like "beach front property" to get an idea why these things are so useful. These calendars let you achieve the sometimes contradictory goals of advertising: remain unobtrusive and still be in front of someone’s face.
Quite often we’ll suggest a client take a close look at the customer base in the city they are exhibiting in, send out postcards to them a couple weeks before the event, and request participants bring the card to the booth to claim special gifts. You might not expect it, but a stylish bag can draw a lot of attention. Make sure you stand back, because people will be waving cards around as soon as the booth opens to get some freebies! A second tier of gifts can be for everyone else, and cost a lot less. Your main objective is to introduce your company by giving them something that they will use and that you can easily ship and move around.
Products that are tradeshow oriented, like bath beads to soak in or relaxing foot lotion, will put a smile on anyone’s face when you hand them out at a tradeshow. Particularly in the context of a tradeshow, where attendees will be standing or walking all day. Thinking of someone’s well being almost always goes over great. In the promotional industry the personal care/spa products have really improved in their quality, presentation and price points.
All of these suggestions have size in common. Thinking big is certainly important when it comes to your company, but when it comes to a tradeshow you need to keep your giveaways small and lightweight. Logistics is king! Take these considerations to heart and you'll really make an impression at your next tradeshow!
Sticker Printing As Your High-performance Business Tool
Franchising companies and local giant merchandisers who make it their business to build their brand names should take advantage of stickers as cheap and inexpensive promotional materials. Through sticker printing, you add additional marketing and media mileage which thousands of business have tried and tested.
These stickers are decorative and most importantly, functional print materials that can adhere itself anywhere. These stickers are designed to find their way unto car bumpers, windshields, planners, refrigerators, walls, bags, notebooks, and any surface imaginable.
Stickers as Quality Business Tools
The versatility of stickers may even go beyond any print material. To illustrate, here are some ways you can use your stickers:
1. Stickers need no other accessory. Simple strip off the backing and place it on a variety of surfaces, from wood, cement, plastic, cotton and even steel. It would go as far and wide as you would expect it to be.
2. Stickers go where no other prints go. You can place them and see them on nooks and crannies.
3. Your stickers can acts as your brands’ labels, as mailing addresses, as peel-off business cards, as advertising accessories, and even as posters with the range of sizes it comes in.
4. You need not worry about how to make your stickers stand out. Stickers can be made anyway you want. You can design them with witty slogans, political messages or inspirational quotes.
5. More to this, you can easily have stickers printed in different sizes, cut to any shape, have them opaque or clear, in neon or deep, solid colors.
Most printing companies provide solutions to make stickers as functional as possible. There are plenty of choices, customizable features and combinations to make that are just endless.
Basic Choices
When it comes to sticker printing, all the varieties, details and choices to make can be quite dizzying to figure out. Nevertheless, even if you are looking for a garden variety type of sticker, one that would be as useful as any other but not as complicated, hare are your basic choices.
Know that these sticker options can truly give you stickers that would perform as your return addresses, promotional stickers, press kit material, trade show giveaways, and that anything else that would imagine first hand for your business.
Material – stickers come as either made from vinyl or paper. Paper label stocks are popular and may come uncoated or with UV coating. The former is printer friendly so you can print over it with different names or addresses. The latter is more durable and gives your stickers a striking appearance with an ultra-gloss finish. Both of which can be creatively used to decorate envelopes or seal them up.
Finish - UV coated stickers are like vinyl which cannot be written on nor can they be printed on. The UV coating is a resilient finish that protects stickers from fading and undue wear and tear. It is also water resistant and is perfect for outdoor use. Non-coated paper label stocks, again, are more manageable for use and are flexible since they can be printed over or written on.
Size – stickers come in many sizes. They can be printed as little as 2x2 inch to 12x18 for offset stickers. If you truly want huge stickers, create floor to ceiling ones with large format printing.
Increase consumer awareness and explore a more brightly colored and fun attitude to inject to your promotions or campaigns. Use sticker printing in an infinite, creative number of ways and do well to reinforce your identity through stickers that are truly outstanding.
These stickers are decorative and most importantly, functional print materials that can adhere itself anywhere. These stickers are designed to find their way unto car bumpers, windshields, planners, refrigerators, walls, bags, notebooks, and any surface imaginable.
Stickers as Quality Business Tools
The versatility of stickers may even go beyond any print material. To illustrate, here are some ways you can use your stickers:
1. Stickers need no other accessory. Simple strip off the backing and place it on a variety of surfaces, from wood, cement, plastic, cotton and even steel. It would go as far and wide as you would expect it to be.
2. Stickers go where no other prints go. You can place them and see them on nooks and crannies.
3. Your stickers can acts as your brands’ labels, as mailing addresses, as peel-off business cards, as advertising accessories, and even as posters with the range of sizes it comes in.
4. You need not worry about how to make your stickers stand out. Stickers can be made anyway you want. You can design them with witty slogans, political messages or inspirational quotes.
5. More to this, you can easily have stickers printed in different sizes, cut to any shape, have them opaque or clear, in neon or deep, solid colors.
Most printing companies provide solutions to make stickers as functional as possible. There are plenty of choices, customizable features and combinations to make that are just endless.
Basic Choices
When it comes to sticker printing, all the varieties, details and choices to make can be quite dizzying to figure out. Nevertheless, even if you are looking for a garden variety type of sticker, one that would be as useful as any other but not as complicated, hare are your basic choices.
Know that these sticker options can truly give you stickers that would perform as your return addresses, promotional stickers, press kit material, trade show giveaways, and that anything else that would imagine first hand for your business.
Material – stickers come as either made from vinyl or paper. Paper label stocks are popular and may come uncoated or with UV coating. The former is printer friendly so you can print over it with different names or addresses. The latter is more durable and gives your stickers a striking appearance with an ultra-gloss finish. Both of which can be creatively used to decorate envelopes or seal them up.
Finish - UV coated stickers are like vinyl which cannot be written on nor can they be printed on. The UV coating is a resilient finish that protects stickers from fading and undue wear and tear. It is also water resistant and is perfect for outdoor use. Non-coated paper label stocks, again, are more manageable for use and are flexible since they can be printed over or written on.
Size – stickers come in many sizes. They can be printed as little as 2x2 inch to 12x18 for offset stickers. If you truly want huge stickers, create floor to ceiling ones with large format printing.
Increase consumer awareness and explore a more brightly colored and fun attitude to inject to your promotions or campaigns. Use sticker printing in an infinite, creative number of ways and do well to reinforce your identity through stickers that are truly outstanding.
1/13/2009
10 Reasons Your Customers Deserve, Fast, Quality Service
In times like these, where every customer can make a difference in your bottom line, there are ten reasons your customers deserve fast, quality service:
1. Their time is valuable, so fast quality service is expected.
2. A customer impressed with accuracy and efficiency will become a repeat customer.
3. Without the customer, you would have no business, so customer satisfaction is required for a growing business.
4. If you don't take care of them, your competition will.
5. Fast, quality service allows you to handle more customers, more efficiently.
6. Technology exists to give fast, quality service and so use it to your advantage.
7. Fast, quality service gives the customer more time for other things, making them more productive.
8. In a highly competitive market, if product or service prices are the same, the thing that sets you apart is fast, quality service.
9. Customers have busy schedules so fast, quality service is expected.
10. Your customer deserves fast, quality service, because they are paying for it, which then pays your bills and paycheck.
With the technological advances to telecommunications, many tasks and improvements can be accomplished by using the GSM, which stands for Global Systems for Mobile Communications and SMS, which stands for Short Message Service, often called text messaging.
By using an SMS Printer, which consists of two units – the printer and a GSM Control Unit with antenna – or just a single combined unit a customer can send a text message which will be printed directly in the establishment who will then end up with a written copy of orders therefore reducing the human error factor of phone ordering. Food orders can be sent directly to a kitchen's SMS Printer, which uses cellular technology and does not need a phone line.
An SMS Printer is a great solution for a number of applications, such as delivery cars and trucks, where the unit is connected to the vehicle, not the driver, so delivery instructions can be relayed in near real time.
Restaurants that offer "curbside to go orders" can get orders through a customer's text messaging by SMS and sent directly to the restaurant's SMS printer in the kitchen and at the cashier. In the time it takes the customer to drive from a few blocks away, their order is prepared and still hot and waiting for them to arrive.
This makes picking up dinner on the way home from work barely a blip on the radar screen for the customer, and frees up table space and servers for the restaurant.
The SMS Printer is really a general communications device that can be used in an endless number of situations, for both backend communication between business employees or frontend communication between the customer and the business. It is especially suited to the service industry including restaurants, courier companies, delivery companies etc.
GSM technology and SMS Printers have advanced the ability to give fast, quality customer service in many business large or small, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
1. Their time is valuable, so fast quality service is expected.
2. A customer impressed with accuracy and efficiency will become a repeat customer.
3. Without the customer, you would have no business, so customer satisfaction is required for a growing business.
4. If you don't take care of them, your competition will.
5. Fast, quality service allows you to handle more customers, more efficiently.
6. Technology exists to give fast, quality service and so use it to your advantage.
7. Fast, quality service gives the customer more time for other things, making them more productive.
8. In a highly competitive market, if product or service prices are the same, the thing that sets you apart is fast, quality service.
9. Customers have busy schedules so fast, quality service is expected.
10. Your customer deserves fast, quality service, because they are paying for it, which then pays your bills and paycheck.
With the technological advances to telecommunications, many tasks and improvements can be accomplished by using the GSM, which stands for Global Systems for Mobile Communications and SMS, which stands for Short Message Service, often called text messaging.
By using an SMS Printer, which consists of two units – the printer and a GSM Control Unit with antenna – or just a single combined unit a customer can send a text message which will be printed directly in the establishment who will then end up with a written copy of orders therefore reducing the human error factor of phone ordering. Food orders can be sent directly to a kitchen's SMS Printer, which uses cellular technology and does not need a phone line.
An SMS Printer is a great solution for a number of applications, such as delivery cars and trucks, where the unit is connected to the vehicle, not the driver, so delivery instructions can be relayed in near real time.
Restaurants that offer "curbside to go orders" can get orders through a customer's text messaging by SMS and sent directly to the restaurant's SMS printer in the kitchen and at the cashier. In the time it takes the customer to drive from a few blocks away, their order is prepared and still hot and waiting for them to arrive.
This makes picking up dinner on the way home from work barely a blip on the radar screen for the customer, and frees up table space and servers for the restaurant.
The SMS Printer is really a general communications device that can be used in an endless number of situations, for both backend communication between business employees or frontend communication between the customer and the business. It is especially suited to the service industry including restaurants, courier companies, delivery companies etc.
GSM technology and SMS Printers have advanced the ability to give fast, quality customer service in many business large or small, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
The Lowdown On Finding The Perfect Keywords
Whenever I teach a class on Internet marketing, it's inevitable that the term "keyword" comes up. Keywords tend to confuse people, mostly because there are numerous ways of figuring them out; not all of them are correct. Let me explain.
When we think of keywords related to our topic, we often go to "root" keywords or, in layman's terms: the first word that pops into our mind. For example, if someone were to say: "Give me a keyword for books" you might say: "publishing." That's a root keyword. It may seem like the right word to you, but it may not be a word that your reader or customer is searching on. Therein lies the key. You want to find relevant keywords in your market that people are actually searching for. Another example of this is the word: auto loan. If you've written a book on saving money you may think that drawing attention to your chapter on getting the best auto loan is a great idea. But what if your consumer searches on the term: car loan instead? Your keyword (auto loan) will go unnoticed.
There are some commonalities in keywords; for example, the best keywords have a strong relevance to your topic and a high search volume. What this means is that as you're trying to get away from 'root' words, you don't want to get uber-creative and use words no one is searching on. The other piece to remember is the age-old marketing term: supply and demand. Whatever your search term you want to make sure that there's a lot of demand, but very little supply.
If you're ready to start your search, here are a few sites that should help you. The first is the Google Adwords keyword search tool. What this tool will show you is a general overview of how popular a word is vs. how much supply there is for this word. While this site doesn't give you actual search numbers, it's a pretty thorough overview of search patters: adwords dot google dot com.
The second is a version of Overture (more on that in a minute) that will show you how many searches have happened across Yahoo and MSN for a particular search term in the last 30 days: yooter dot com/keyword/overture.php
Finally we have Overture. While this site will give you actual data, the numbers they give you aren't updated daily, in fact they're not even updated monthly. Some of the stats you see will be three or more months old. But data is data and unless you're sitting in a market that has heavy fluctuation, this should give you a good start: inventory dot overture dot com.
Now that you've zeroed in on your perfect keywords, where will you use them? Well, adding them to your web site copy is a great idea but the *ideal* place to use these is in your press release. Why? Because it's likely that you're sending your press release out online (if you're not, you should be) and with all the clutter on the 'Net you'll need these keywords to get noticed. Here's a quick rundown of where and how you should use them:
• Use these words in the headline and first 50 words of your release
• Keep your release to no more than 600 words
• Use keywords for hyperlinking: what I mean by this is that anytime you link to a page on your site or some other external reference, you'll want to use these keywords to help increase exposure to your press release.
In order to maximize what you're doing online, you've got to become very focused on your market and what your market wants. Figuring out the keywords and search terms your readers/consumers use will go a long way helping your message rise above the noise!
When we think of keywords related to our topic, we often go to "root" keywords or, in layman's terms: the first word that pops into our mind. For example, if someone were to say: "Give me a keyword for books" you might say: "publishing." That's a root keyword. It may seem like the right word to you, but it may not be a word that your reader or customer is searching on. Therein lies the key. You want to find relevant keywords in your market that people are actually searching for. Another example of this is the word: auto loan. If you've written a book on saving money you may think that drawing attention to your chapter on getting the best auto loan is a great idea. But what if your consumer searches on the term: car loan instead? Your keyword (auto loan) will go unnoticed.
There are some commonalities in keywords; for example, the best keywords have a strong relevance to your topic and a high search volume. What this means is that as you're trying to get away from 'root' words, you don't want to get uber-creative and use words no one is searching on. The other piece to remember is the age-old marketing term: supply and demand. Whatever your search term you want to make sure that there's a lot of demand, but very little supply.
If you're ready to start your search, here are a few sites that should help you. The first is the Google Adwords keyword search tool. What this tool will show you is a general overview of how popular a word is vs. how much supply there is for this word. While this site doesn't give you actual search numbers, it's a pretty thorough overview of search patters: adwords dot google dot com.
The second is a version of Overture (more on that in a minute) that will show you how many searches have happened across Yahoo and MSN for a particular search term in the last 30 days: yooter dot com/keyword/overture.php
Finally we have Overture. While this site will give you actual data, the numbers they give you aren't updated daily, in fact they're not even updated monthly. Some of the stats you see will be three or more months old. But data is data and unless you're sitting in a market that has heavy fluctuation, this should give you a good start: inventory dot overture dot com.
Now that you've zeroed in on your perfect keywords, where will you use them? Well, adding them to your web site copy is a great idea but the *ideal* place to use these is in your press release. Why? Because it's likely that you're sending your press release out online (if you're not, you should be) and with all the clutter on the 'Net you'll need these keywords to get noticed. Here's a quick rundown of where and how you should use them:
• Use these words in the headline and first 50 words of your release
• Keep your release to no more than 600 words
• Use keywords for hyperlinking: what I mean by this is that anytime you link to a page on your site or some other external reference, you'll want to use these keywords to help increase exposure to your press release.
In order to maximize what you're doing online, you've got to become very focused on your market and what your market wants. Figuring out the keywords and search terms your readers/consumers use will go a long way helping your message rise above the noise!
1/12/2009
Crisis On The Health Front A Tale Of Benzene And Cyanide
Look at how two different firms and their products were affected by health scares affecting the image and sales of their products. In one case customers were scared away, and frightened of a product. In another case customers and potential customers came to be reassured by the image of a company, and its concern for their health and safety. That product became the standard of pain and headache relief.
Contrast two examples. Perrier water used to be the standard of luxury water products. Perrier was the market leader of imported water products, for thirst, into the United States. It commanded a premium lead in the marketplace – especially in luxury beverage establishments such as lounges and bars. It was commonplace and indeed a status symbol, that for the same price as an alcoholic beverage, to order a “Perrier with a Twist”. Profit margins were exceptional both for Perrier and the retail and restaurant trade.
Along came a twist of fate and marketing. Benzene, a known carcinogen in rats, was found in bottle Perrier water. The company first stated one story – that the incident was isolated and of no concern. It was an isolated incident based on one employee cleaning a piece of bottling equipment with that very benzene that was the cause the company reported , Be reassured Perrier .. Blah, blah of no concern…. Be reassured that Perrier water does not contain Benzene and is safe… Yet when this same substance Benzene was found in additional lots of Perrier water in widely varying geographic areas the company changed its story to another fish story so to speak. As time progressed the company revamped the story even further to state that actually Benzene was added to Perrier water in the Carbon Dioxide used to make Perrier water fizz. This Benzene was naturally removed in the manufacturing process and was of little concern. By doing so the company admitted that their hallmark fame of “Naturally bottled water “was untrue and adulterated and diminished their very basis of their marketing strategy and established market and market base. If you think about it – in the year of 2007 how may times have you have frequently heard the word “Perrier”?
Contrast this approach of company management at dealing with a crisis in the field with the sterling example of Tylenol capsules being sabotaged and laced with deadly cyanide in the fall of 1982. This was an actual case of murderous prankertism by unknown parties. The company dealt with the issue immediately and on the spot.
Johnson and Johnson accepted responsibility immediately. First the company alerted customers and used the mass media to alert the world so to speak. 31 million bottles of the Tylenol product were recalled at a cost to the firm of 100 million dollars in 1982 dollars.
Further the firm went on to tell customers and the world that it would immediately cease production of Tylenol until it could provide tamper resistant caplets. An investigation was launched to find and prosecute the culprits so that first of all they would be removed from circulation and secondly both to reassure the public as well as convince any copycat agents that this was a very serious matter, not a prank and any further attempts would result in harsh punishments. Indeed copycats may well be blamed for previous death with dire consequences for them. Further Johnson and Johnson at great potential cost also offered to exchange the millions and millions of bottles of Tylenol capsules that had been sold for the new product – Tylenol caplets.
Contrast the two different approaches of a company management reacting to a crisis.
Perrier has ceased to be a product on the American retail and beverage scene in any manner of consequence. The pain reliever product Tylenol has become a market leader of great scope. Indeed in a field where generic copy products of acetaminophen (the chemical ingredient of the brand name product Tylenol) abound Tylenol command s the greatest market share. By responding in a most responsible manner to a most serious market threat the firm Johnson and Johnson has prospered beyond belief and has earned the trust and great loyalty of its customers. The management of Johnson and Johnson is to be greatly commended as an example of mature leadership and example to the business and marketing communities.
Contrast two examples. Perrier water used to be the standard of luxury water products. Perrier was the market leader of imported water products, for thirst, into the United States. It commanded a premium lead in the marketplace – especially in luxury beverage establishments such as lounges and bars. It was commonplace and indeed a status symbol, that for the same price as an alcoholic beverage, to order a “Perrier with a Twist”. Profit margins were exceptional both for Perrier and the retail and restaurant trade.
Along came a twist of fate and marketing. Benzene, a known carcinogen in rats, was found in bottle Perrier water. The company first stated one story – that the incident was isolated and of no concern. It was an isolated incident based on one employee cleaning a piece of bottling equipment with that very benzene that was the cause the company reported , Be reassured Perrier .. Blah, blah of no concern…. Be reassured that Perrier water does not contain Benzene and is safe… Yet when this same substance Benzene was found in additional lots of Perrier water in widely varying geographic areas the company changed its story to another fish story so to speak. As time progressed the company revamped the story even further to state that actually Benzene was added to Perrier water in the Carbon Dioxide used to make Perrier water fizz. This Benzene was naturally removed in the manufacturing process and was of little concern. By doing so the company admitted that their hallmark fame of “Naturally bottled water “was untrue and adulterated and diminished their very basis of their marketing strategy and established market and market base. If you think about it – in the year of 2007 how may times have you have frequently heard the word “Perrier”?
Contrast this approach of company management at dealing with a crisis in the field with the sterling example of Tylenol capsules being sabotaged and laced with deadly cyanide in the fall of 1982. This was an actual case of murderous prankertism by unknown parties. The company dealt with the issue immediately and on the spot.
Johnson and Johnson accepted responsibility immediately. First the company alerted customers and used the mass media to alert the world so to speak. 31 million bottles of the Tylenol product were recalled at a cost to the firm of 100 million dollars in 1982 dollars.
Further the firm went on to tell customers and the world that it would immediately cease production of Tylenol until it could provide tamper resistant caplets. An investigation was launched to find and prosecute the culprits so that first of all they would be removed from circulation and secondly both to reassure the public as well as convince any copycat agents that this was a very serious matter, not a prank and any further attempts would result in harsh punishments. Indeed copycats may well be blamed for previous death with dire consequences for them. Further Johnson and Johnson at great potential cost also offered to exchange the millions and millions of bottles of Tylenol capsules that had been sold for the new product – Tylenol caplets.
Contrast the two different approaches of a company management reacting to a crisis.
Perrier has ceased to be a product on the American retail and beverage scene in any manner of consequence. The pain reliever product Tylenol has become a market leader of great scope. Indeed in a field where generic copy products of acetaminophen (the chemical ingredient of the brand name product Tylenol) abound Tylenol command s the greatest market share. By responding in a most responsible manner to a most serious market threat the firm Johnson and Johnson has prospered beyond belief and has earned the trust and great loyalty of its customers. The management of Johnson and Johnson is to be greatly commended as an example of mature leadership and example to the business and marketing communities.
Stress Symptoms: Nine Physical Warning Signs That You Need To Take It Easy
You'd think that the symptoms of stress are hard to miss. But that doesn't mean we always pay attention and take appropriate action. So it helps to be reminded of some of the key symptoms you will encounter when you're overly stressed. You can use them as ammunition to justify taking a break.
The following nine key physical warning signs are among the first ones you’ll encounter at times of great stress, and when you do, do yourself a favor and heed their loud and clear message: slow down – if you want to stay healthy, sane, and effective, that is.
1. Is your mouth dry or do you have a lump in your throat?
It may be a cliché, but it’s a cliché for a reason: when you’re stressed, your mouth becomes really dry. And a dry mouth makes it difficult to swallow anything but liquids. It’s even bad for your teeth.
2. Are you bothered by a pain in the neck?
Tense, tight muscles, especially neck and shoulder muscles are another important warning sign. To some of us it may seem like those painfully tense muscles are a permanent condition. They don’t have to be.
3. Do you get a lot of headaches lately?
While headaches can have a variety of causes, there’s one particular kind that’s aptly named “tension headache.” If the onset of your headaches correlate with periods of intense stress, you know what to do.
4. Do you have numbness & tingling in limbs?
You may not have realized that these can be caused by too much stress. I didn’t know either until I read it during my research for this article, but it makes sense. In fact, I was relieved to read that because my limbs have been tingling and occasionally getting for a while and I was worried that it might be something serious. Well, guess what! Stress IS serious.
5. Are you tired all the time?
Do you find you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning? Chronic fatigue, exhaustion, and low energy are the inevitable result of excess stress for prolonged periods of time.
6. Do you have trouble falling asleep or sleeping long enough?
Once again, this could be a sign of too much stress. And since sleep is so crucial for recovery, stress-induced insomnia often starts a vicious cycle.
7. Are you overweight?
Especially with fat primarily accumulating on the belly? For the longest time, people used to think that stress causes weight loss, not weight gain. That may be true for some, but most of us tend to put on the pounds. Cortisol, the stress hormone, literally causes the body to accumulate the wobbly stuff right up front and center and makes it almost impossible to take it back off.
8. Do you have heartburn, hyperacidity, GERD, or indigestion?
Maybe what you need is not another dose of antacids but a massage and a nice hot bath, not necessarily in that order. And a day off.
9. Do you get sick a lot?
When someone sneezes in the office, are you the first to catch it? Do you have allergies or skin rashes? These are all signs that your immune system has begun to suffer. It’s time to take a legal U-turn.
How many of the above do you have? One? Slow down and take more breaks. Three? You’re definitely in the danger zone. All seven? Red zone alert!
The following nine key physical warning signs are among the first ones you’ll encounter at times of great stress, and when you do, do yourself a favor and heed their loud and clear message: slow down – if you want to stay healthy, sane, and effective, that is.
1. Is your mouth dry or do you have a lump in your throat?
It may be a cliché, but it’s a cliché for a reason: when you’re stressed, your mouth becomes really dry. And a dry mouth makes it difficult to swallow anything but liquids. It’s even bad for your teeth.
2. Are you bothered by a pain in the neck?
Tense, tight muscles, especially neck and shoulder muscles are another important warning sign. To some of us it may seem like those painfully tense muscles are a permanent condition. They don’t have to be.
3. Do you get a lot of headaches lately?
While headaches can have a variety of causes, there’s one particular kind that’s aptly named “tension headache.” If the onset of your headaches correlate with periods of intense stress, you know what to do.
4. Do you have numbness & tingling in limbs?
You may not have realized that these can be caused by too much stress. I didn’t know either until I read it during my research for this article, but it makes sense. In fact, I was relieved to read that because my limbs have been tingling and occasionally getting for a while and I was worried that it might be something serious. Well, guess what! Stress IS serious.
5. Are you tired all the time?
Do you find you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning? Chronic fatigue, exhaustion, and low energy are the inevitable result of excess stress for prolonged periods of time.
6. Do you have trouble falling asleep or sleeping long enough?
Once again, this could be a sign of too much stress. And since sleep is so crucial for recovery, stress-induced insomnia often starts a vicious cycle.
7. Are you overweight?
Especially with fat primarily accumulating on the belly? For the longest time, people used to think that stress causes weight loss, not weight gain. That may be true for some, but most of us tend to put on the pounds. Cortisol, the stress hormone, literally causes the body to accumulate the wobbly stuff right up front and center and makes it almost impossible to take it back off.
8. Do you have heartburn, hyperacidity, GERD, or indigestion?
Maybe what you need is not another dose of antacids but a massage and a nice hot bath, not necessarily in that order. And a day off.
9. Do you get sick a lot?
When someone sneezes in the office, are you the first to catch it? Do you have allergies or skin rashes? These are all signs that your immune system has begun to suffer. It’s time to take a legal U-turn.
How many of the above do you have? One? Slow down and take more breaks. Three? You’re definitely in the danger zone. All seven? Red zone alert!
1/11/2009
Creating A Brand That Is Authentic, Resilient And Disaster Proof
Back when her unpopular TV show, "The Apprentice," was on the air, Martha Stewart's company lost 40% of its value. As the face (and name) of the company, people were clearly turned off by the experience of her in the "you're fired" role.
Until then, we'd seen Martha striving for perfection in cooking, home decorating, entertaining, gardening and many other domestically oriented areas, all while cooing her catchphrase, "It's a good thing." We'd heard rumors she was a little testy behind the scenes, but who cares? I'd be cranky too if it meant my pies would turn out perfectly.
The bottom line in marketing terms was that her brand got dented in this experience, although I suspect it will rebound. Why? Because she has built...
An Authentic, Resilient Brand.
I'm not sure how many domestic divas can go to prison and still maintain their air of elite perfection, but somehow Martha did it.
Which other notable brand shot itself in the foot, only to spring back stronger than ever?
Coke Was It!
Coca-Cola was tarnished by the New Coke debacle in the 80's but today occupies the top position in the list of the world's most valuable brands.
HP (Hewlett-Packard) even had a "Board Leak" scandal, but it did not seem to affect sales. Like the other brands, HP is an incredibly respected brand that was able to withstand temporary trouble without hurting the company's long-term performance.
What Makes A Brand Authentic And Resilient?
What we know of great brands is that they are trouble-resistant and resilient IF they have authentic value. Authentic value is seen in a track record of delivering on your promise, consistently, over time. It's also about providing that which no one else can to a target audience that feels you understand their needs and exceed them.
Brands are resilient when those who feel loyal to them will tolerate small missteps, because the brand has made a difference in their lives. It's like hearing a rumor about someone and saying, "What? Nonsense. I find that impossible to believe."
People who feel a great loyalty to Walt Disney Company probably will not blame the brand for accidental deaths on park rides. One bad film from my favorite director certainly will not cause me to stop seeing his films. A single missed deadline from a vendor would rarely cause you to terminate him.
Just as in personal relationships, those who know you best and trust you will forgive you if you make a mistake or two. The key is creating goodwill and trust. I call that goodwill a brand: the experience I've had, as your client, of the best you have to offer and my trust (or expectation) that you will continue to deliver that value.
Now, how do you create authentic, resilient brands in your small business?
A Thousand Small Gestures
Michael Eisner, former CEO of Disney said, "A brand is a living entity - and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures."
A thousand small gestures. Doesn't it make sense that if, out of a thousand small gestures, one of them is inconsistent, my brand could still survive? However, if 200, or even 20, were out of character, then my value would be undermined.
Every interaction with your brand creates - or destroys - brand value for your company. Whether with you or your employees, your product or service, stationery or signs, storefront or office, your brand is affected. That's why it's so critical to examine all these touch points of your business to see what kind of experience you're delivering.
Anyone (and anything) working on behalf of your brand must be delivering the value you promise - every single time.
Experiences that meet or exceed customer expectations greatly enhance the value of your brand and build resilience. Consistently positive experiences can ensure customer loyalty and spark word-of-mouth, an incredibly effective and profitable form of marketing.
Brand-Building To Do List:
1. Work to understand your authentic value from the point of view of your intended audience.
2. Examine the "touch points" of your brand. Are they consistently delivering the experience your clients expect?
3. Initiate one new, small gesture this week. How can you deliver more of your authentic value to your intended audience with your brand?
Until then, we'd seen Martha striving for perfection in cooking, home decorating, entertaining, gardening and many other domestically oriented areas, all while cooing her catchphrase, "It's a good thing." We'd heard rumors she was a little testy behind the scenes, but who cares? I'd be cranky too if it meant my pies would turn out perfectly.
The bottom line in marketing terms was that her brand got dented in this experience, although I suspect it will rebound. Why? Because she has built...
An Authentic, Resilient Brand.
I'm not sure how many domestic divas can go to prison and still maintain their air of elite perfection, but somehow Martha did it.
Which other notable brand shot itself in the foot, only to spring back stronger than ever?
Coke Was It!
Coca-Cola was tarnished by the New Coke debacle in the 80's but today occupies the top position in the list of the world's most valuable brands.
HP (Hewlett-Packard) even had a "Board Leak" scandal, but it did not seem to affect sales. Like the other brands, HP is an incredibly respected brand that was able to withstand temporary trouble without hurting the company's long-term performance.
What Makes A Brand Authentic And Resilient?
What we know of great brands is that they are trouble-resistant and resilient IF they have authentic value. Authentic value is seen in a track record of delivering on your promise, consistently, over time. It's also about providing that which no one else can to a target audience that feels you understand their needs and exceed them.
Brands are resilient when those who feel loyal to them will tolerate small missteps, because the brand has made a difference in their lives. It's like hearing a rumor about someone and saying, "What? Nonsense. I find that impossible to believe."
People who feel a great loyalty to Walt Disney Company probably will not blame the brand for accidental deaths on park rides. One bad film from my favorite director certainly will not cause me to stop seeing his films. A single missed deadline from a vendor would rarely cause you to terminate him.
Just as in personal relationships, those who know you best and trust you will forgive you if you make a mistake or two. The key is creating goodwill and trust. I call that goodwill a brand: the experience I've had, as your client, of the best you have to offer and my trust (or expectation) that you will continue to deliver that value.
Now, how do you create authentic, resilient brands in your small business?
A Thousand Small Gestures
Michael Eisner, former CEO of Disney said, "A brand is a living entity - and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures."
A thousand small gestures. Doesn't it make sense that if, out of a thousand small gestures, one of them is inconsistent, my brand could still survive? However, if 200, or even 20, were out of character, then my value would be undermined.
Every interaction with your brand creates - or destroys - brand value for your company. Whether with you or your employees, your product or service, stationery or signs, storefront or office, your brand is affected. That's why it's so critical to examine all these touch points of your business to see what kind of experience you're delivering.
Anyone (and anything) working on behalf of your brand must be delivering the value you promise - every single time.
Experiences that meet or exceed customer expectations greatly enhance the value of your brand and build resilience. Consistently positive experiences can ensure customer loyalty and spark word-of-mouth, an incredibly effective and profitable form of marketing.
Brand-Building To Do List:
1. Work to understand your authentic value from the point of view of your intended audience.
2. Examine the "touch points" of your brand. Are they consistently delivering the experience your clients expect?
3. Initiate one new, small gesture this week. How can you deliver more of your authentic value to your intended audience with your brand?
1/10/2009
DUI Accidents: A Thoughtless And Pointless Waste
Approximately 30 percent of all Americans are expected to be involved in a drunk driving accident in their lifetime. More than 10 percent of Americans aged 12 and older drove under the influence of alcohol at least once in 2001 and that nationwide. A rough average of 59 people is killed every hour in a drunk driving auto accident. (Proner, 2007)
Drunk Driving is one of the leading causes of fatal automobile accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 40% of total traffic fatalities are alcohol-related incidents.
Life is precious and those who are not killed by the negligence of drunk drivers, though fortunate, may be left with life-altering injuries that could prevent them from their previous way of life. These auto accident injuries may be severe enough to prevent a person from returning to work or engaging in recreational activities he was once used to. Sprains, ruptured disks, fractures, paralysis and brain damage are some of the debilitating injuries that haunt victims even for years after the accident.
Drunk driving is a criminal offense, punishable by fines, jail time, and revocation of license. Drunk drivers are charged with driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, which includes the use of alcohol and drugs that impair the ability to operate a motor vehicle properly. This includes common illegal drugs, such as cocaine and marijuana, as well as over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications that warn against use while driving.
Victims of car accidents where the negligent driver is charged with “Driving under the Influence” (DUI) could be entitled to punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. Negligent drunk drivers, on the other hand, may serve time in prison or have their licenses revoked and pay huge amount of fines, but pain and trauma suffered by the victims due to the drunk driver’s negligent actions remain, unchanged, without direct remedy available. No amount of penalty or compensation can make up for personal damage, but that is the closest a victim can resort to.
A drunk driver is held liable for paying compensatory damages, actual and general ones, which include medical expenses and loss of future wages; pain and suffering damages for the emotional distress the accident has brought upon the victim and his or her family; and punitive damages to serve as punishment for his or her negligent actions. In some cases, the establishment that provided alcohol to the drunk driver may also be held liable.
It is important for a victim to seek California legal service, talk to an experienced attorney, and file an auto accident or injury case as soon as possible after a drunk driving accident. In many states, the statute of limitations for filing these cases is two years from the time of the accident, but varies in others. By the time the statute of limitations expires, in most cases, the victim will not be able to pursue a case and obtain compensation for incurred injuries.
Drunk Driving is one of the leading causes of fatal automobile accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 40% of total traffic fatalities are alcohol-related incidents.
Life is precious and those who are not killed by the negligence of drunk drivers, though fortunate, may be left with life-altering injuries that could prevent them from their previous way of life. These auto accident injuries may be severe enough to prevent a person from returning to work or engaging in recreational activities he was once used to. Sprains, ruptured disks, fractures, paralysis and brain damage are some of the debilitating injuries that haunt victims even for years after the accident.
Drunk driving is a criminal offense, punishable by fines, jail time, and revocation of license. Drunk drivers are charged with driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, which includes the use of alcohol and drugs that impair the ability to operate a motor vehicle properly. This includes common illegal drugs, such as cocaine and marijuana, as well as over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications that warn against use while driving.
Victims of car accidents where the negligent driver is charged with “Driving under the Influence” (DUI) could be entitled to punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. Negligent drunk drivers, on the other hand, may serve time in prison or have their licenses revoked and pay huge amount of fines, but pain and trauma suffered by the victims due to the drunk driver’s negligent actions remain, unchanged, without direct remedy available. No amount of penalty or compensation can make up for personal damage, but that is the closest a victim can resort to.
A drunk driver is held liable for paying compensatory damages, actual and general ones, which include medical expenses and loss of future wages; pain and suffering damages for the emotional distress the accident has brought upon the victim and his or her family; and punitive damages to serve as punishment for his or her negligent actions. In some cases, the establishment that provided alcohol to the drunk driver may also be held liable.
It is important for a victim to seek California legal service, talk to an experienced attorney, and file an auto accident or injury case as soon as possible after a drunk driving accident. In many states, the statute of limitations for filing these cases is two years from the time of the accident, but varies in others. By the time the statute of limitations expires, in most cases, the victim will not be able to pursue a case and obtain compensation for incurred injuries.
1/09/2009
Peace of Mind Insurance
Critical Illness Cover has come a long way. There are so many new products on the market – some admittedly giving very limited, but important, cover at very reasonable costs. Maybe they should be called Peace of Mind Insurance.
From simple policies such as cash plans, where a modest amount is paid out when you need a visit to the dentist or physiotherapy treatments or the like, through to all out fully comprehensive medical insurance policies, there’s one to suit a variety of pockets.
Since the government decided that it was OK for the patient to pay for necessary expensive drugs for critical illnesses, such as cancer, without losing the right to NHS treatment for the patient, a simple insurance policy to cover basic NHS charges that crop up from time to time has come into play. In addition to this, you can “bolt-on” up to five options for additional cover – one of which is a cancer drugs option. If the NHS refused any cancer drugs at any time on expense grounds, then the insurance would pay the cost of them.
If you can afford to pay £1,000 per year or more, then there’s the private sector to consider. Whilst that figure may seem pricey, when you think you’d have to pay over £100 to see a doctor privately and the cost of the most routine operation would take your breath away, in reality it’s understandable. Treatment where and when you want it and access to facilities and consultants without the long waiting lists are the advantages of this system.
If private care interests you, but you’d prefer to keep the cost down, there are some things you can do about it. By agreeing to an excess on the policy, then the lower-cost consultations and treatments which may come under the excess amount, are funded by you. Leaving the costlier, more serious conditions covered by the insurers. Similarly you could agree to pay a percentage of all claims. You could save an appreciable amount if you take either of these options, whilst still having the peace of mind that knowing that it’s a virtually “skies the limit” situation if you should become critically ill.
There’s a company offering a totally new idea in health care. It sounds a bit complicated but it’s not really – and it seems to be a good idea. You are given the choice of opting to pay up to half of any claim that you make. Ten per cent is the lowest rate. On the illustration given, a middle aged non-smoker would pay just under £100 per month for full cover. Paying ten per cent of the claim would reduce this by £17, whilst paying half would mean a premium of around £40.
Critical Illness Cover, briefly, offers a one off lump sum should a critical illness be diagnosed. This is normally between £100,000 and £250,000. It may sound an awful lot of money but bear in mind the extremely high cost of treatment that can be involved. Not all insurers cover all forms of cancer, for instance, so read the small print very carefully and make sure you understand any limitations and exclusions.
Pre-existing conditions will not be covered by any insurers and you should be completely honest and open when giving details of your health record. Should a claim be made, the first thing the insurer will do is to write to your doctor re your records and if they find there’s something you’ve not disclosed, whether or not it’s related to your current conditions, it’s quite likely they’ll refuse your claim.
The easiest way to find more information and obtain some idea of what health insurance is available is to get on-line and find an independent broker, who can search a very wide range of insurers to find the right product for you, at the very best price.
From simple policies such as cash plans, where a modest amount is paid out when you need a visit to the dentist or physiotherapy treatments or the like, through to all out fully comprehensive medical insurance policies, there’s one to suit a variety of pockets.
Since the government decided that it was OK for the patient to pay for necessary expensive drugs for critical illnesses, such as cancer, without losing the right to NHS treatment for the patient, a simple insurance policy to cover basic NHS charges that crop up from time to time has come into play. In addition to this, you can “bolt-on” up to five options for additional cover – one of which is a cancer drugs option. If the NHS refused any cancer drugs at any time on expense grounds, then the insurance would pay the cost of them.
If you can afford to pay £1,000 per year or more, then there’s the private sector to consider. Whilst that figure may seem pricey, when you think you’d have to pay over £100 to see a doctor privately and the cost of the most routine operation would take your breath away, in reality it’s understandable. Treatment where and when you want it and access to facilities and consultants without the long waiting lists are the advantages of this system.
If private care interests you, but you’d prefer to keep the cost down, there are some things you can do about it. By agreeing to an excess on the policy, then the lower-cost consultations and treatments which may come under the excess amount, are funded by you. Leaving the costlier, more serious conditions covered by the insurers. Similarly you could agree to pay a percentage of all claims. You could save an appreciable amount if you take either of these options, whilst still having the peace of mind that knowing that it’s a virtually “skies the limit” situation if you should become critically ill.
There’s a company offering a totally new idea in health care. It sounds a bit complicated but it’s not really – and it seems to be a good idea. You are given the choice of opting to pay up to half of any claim that you make. Ten per cent is the lowest rate. On the illustration given, a middle aged non-smoker would pay just under £100 per month for full cover. Paying ten per cent of the claim would reduce this by £17, whilst paying half would mean a premium of around £40.
Critical Illness Cover, briefly, offers a one off lump sum should a critical illness be diagnosed. This is normally between £100,000 and £250,000. It may sound an awful lot of money but bear in mind the extremely high cost of treatment that can be involved. Not all insurers cover all forms of cancer, for instance, so read the small print very carefully and make sure you understand any limitations and exclusions.
Pre-existing conditions will not be covered by any insurers and you should be completely honest and open when giving details of your health record. Should a claim be made, the first thing the insurer will do is to write to your doctor re your records and if they find there’s something you’ve not disclosed, whether or not it’s related to your current conditions, it’s quite likely they’ll refuse your claim.
The easiest way to find more information and obtain some idea of what health insurance is available is to get on-line and find an independent broker, who can search a very wide range of insurers to find the right product for you, at the very best price.
1/08/2009
Class Action Cases In California
Class Actions in California can be brought either in state courts or in federal courts in California. Because federal courts are considered to be more favorable for defendants than state courts, many plaintiff attorneys fight hard to keep such cases in the state courts and a battle often ensues early on in a lawsuit before the judge as to whether the case must be removed to federal court or if it can remain in the state court where it was originally filed.
But what makes a good class action case in the first place and what does a plaintiff class action attorney look for in deciding whether or not to take on such a case? Class action cases can be extremely expensive to pursue. Therefore, when deciding whether or not to take on such a case is a daunting task for many law firms and each case must be examined from all angles at a very early stage to determine its likelihood of success.
Typically, a class action is filed with one or several named plaintiffs on behalf of a proposed class of plaintiffs. This proposed class will then consist of a number of individuals and/or entities who have something in common - that they have each been damaged, usually in a similar way, by a common defendant or by the actions or products of that common defendant.
Thus, in the interview of such a plaintiff who comes to the attorney with his damages, the questions center, to large extent, on how they were damaged, who damaged them, and how many others have similarly suffered such damages.
Damages can be in terms of money that was spent, lost or which was defrauded from the plaintiff. But damages can also be in terms of damage to the business or well-being of the plaintiff. An example might be where a plaintiff, like many others, has purchased a book or drug promising to be or contain a cure for cancer, male baldness or the secret to losing weight which in fact was not or did not contain such a secret or cure.
If the manner in which the harm was perpetrated was by means that are prohibited by other laws besides simply fraud, for instance, by price-fixing, then the class action can be combined with an antitrust action and increased damages can be sought in the complaint that is filed in court.
The next subject of inquiry for an attorney considering a class action case is the defendant involved. If the defendant is a penniless bankrupt company whose officers have already been convicted and sent to prison, to take a dire situation, there may be no value in pursuing such a case. Many clients don't understand why an attorney still won't take the case if the wrong was so blatant. However, clients need to understand that class action cases can take years of time and effort. And moral victories simply won't pay the bills or feed the cat.
Once a class action suit is filed, and once the battles have been waged over which court is the proper court for the case (which can routinely take months of hearings and hundreds of pounds of paper for the paperwork associated with such a battle), a motion must be made to certify the proposed class.
Other steps along the way, include convincing the court that the law firm or law firms involved have both the resources and the expertise in dealing with such a complex and time consuming lawsuit as a class action.
A class action case requires that notice describing the class action be sent, published or broadcast to class members. This expense may be incurred not only near the start of such a case, but again if there is a proposed settlement. Members of a class must be given the opportunity to opt out of the class.
In terms of what a court looks for in allowing or disallowing a class action to proceed forward, courts will generally look at whether 1) the class is large enough to make individual suits impractical, 2) if the class has legal or factual claims in common, 3) whether the claims or defenses of the class or the defendants are typical, 4) whether the representative named plaintiffs will adequately protect the interests of the class, 5) whether the common issues will predominate as opposed to individual fact-specific issues, and 6) if the class action is the best vehicle for resolving the disputes.
Because of the complexity of class actions and the resources required to pursue them, the attorney fees are similarly large. This is one of the primary criticisms of such cases as well. Class members, whose individual damages may be small, but whose combined damages may be huge, often receive little or no benefit in the end. Too many cases are settled with monetary settlements combined with discounts on future purchases, such that when divided up among the class, the individual class members feel there is little incentive to applying for their portion of the damage settlement or for a meaningless coupon to purchase additional products or services from a company they never wish to deal with again.
If you have a situation in which the practices of an entity are causing you or your business harm, or are favoring your competitors to your disadvantage, and you believe others have been similarly harmed or damaged, call your class action law suit lawyer
But what makes a good class action case in the first place and what does a plaintiff class action attorney look for in deciding whether or not to take on such a case? Class action cases can be extremely expensive to pursue. Therefore, when deciding whether or not to take on such a case is a daunting task for many law firms and each case must be examined from all angles at a very early stage to determine its likelihood of success.
Typically, a class action is filed with one or several named plaintiffs on behalf of a proposed class of plaintiffs. This proposed class will then consist of a number of individuals and/or entities who have something in common - that they have each been damaged, usually in a similar way, by a common defendant or by the actions or products of that common defendant.
Thus, in the interview of such a plaintiff who comes to the attorney with his damages, the questions center, to large extent, on how they were damaged, who damaged them, and how many others have similarly suffered such damages.
Damages can be in terms of money that was spent, lost or which was defrauded from the plaintiff. But damages can also be in terms of damage to the business or well-being of the plaintiff. An example might be where a plaintiff, like many others, has purchased a book or drug promising to be or contain a cure for cancer, male baldness or the secret to losing weight which in fact was not or did not contain such a secret or cure.
If the manner in which the harm was perpetrated was by means that are prohibited by other laws besides simply fraud, for instance, by price-fixing, then the class action can be combined with an antitrust action and increased damages can be sought in the complaint that is filed in court.
The next subject of inquiry for an attorney considering a class action case is the defendant involved. If the defendant is a penniless bankrupt company whose officers have already been convicted and sent to prison, to take a dire situation, there may be no value in pursuing such a case. Many clients don't understand why an attorney still won't take the case if the wrong was so blatant. However, clients need to understand that class action cases can take years of time and effort. And moral victories simply won't pay the bills or feed the cat.
Once a class action suit is filed, and once the battles have been waged over which court is the proper court for the case (which can routinely take months of hearings and hundreds of pounds of paper for the paperwork associated with such a battle), a motion must be made to certify the proposed class.
Other steps along the way, include convincing the court that the law firm or law firms involved have both the resources and the expertise in dealing with such a complex and time consuming lawsuit as a class action.
A class action case requires that notice describing the class action be sent, published or broadcast to class members. This expense may be incurred not only near the start of such a case, but again if there is a proposed settlement. Members of a class must be given the opportunity to opt out of the class.
In terms of what a court looks for in allowing or disallowing a class action to proceed forward, courts will generally look at whether 1) the class is large enough to make individual suits impractical, 2) if the class has legal or factual claims in common, 3) whether the claims or defenses of the class or the defendants are typical, 4) whether the representative named plaintiffs will adequately protect the interests of the class, 5) whether the common issues will predominate as opposed to individual fact-specific issues, and 6) if the class action is the best vehicle for resolving the disputes.
Because of the complexity of class actions and the resources required to pursue them, the attorney fees are similarly large. This is one of the primary criticisms of such cases as well. Class members, whose individual damages may be small, but whose combined damages may be huge, often receive little or no benefit in the end. Too many cases are settled with monetary settlements combined with discounts on future purchases, such that when divided up among the class, the individual class members feel there is little incentive to applying for their portion of the damage settlement or for a meaningless coupon to purchase additional products or services from a company they never wish to deal with again.
If you have a situation in which the practices of an entity are causing you or your business harm, or are favoring your competitors to your disadvantage, and you believe others have been similarly harmed or damaged, call your class action law suit lawyer
1/07/2009
Looking To Be Creative?
One of the most important aspects of an effective marketing campaign is creativity. When you're out of marketing ideas and need a new solution, don't despair. Many marketers struggle with the concept of creativity - but then again, main don't. These individuals have developed techniques for improving their creative process.
Through many years of experience and significant portions of trial and error, I have discovered a number of techniques that help to jump start the creative process. Here are a few suggestions for getting you started:
1. Begin by searching the Internet. If you have an idea or concept or don't know where to start, spend some time surfing the Internet. Looking for book titles? Visit Amazon.com or other book related sites and do a little research. Seeing similar products in your category is a great catalyst for creative ideas.
2. Start drawing. Putting pen, marker, or crayon to paper or white board is a great way to get your thoughts going. Many creative thinkers use whiteboards excessively starting with a word in the middle of the board. Circle it and created branches that contain related ideas and circle them. You'll be surprised how quickly you can fill your whiteboard with new concepts and ideas.
3. Involve others. Anyone can have a great idea. From a marketing perspective, many new product names and even marketing concepts have come from everyday people with no formal marketing experience. Need a new product name? Ask those you work with, family, or friends. Even if you don't get the name you were looking for the experience can provide new ideas and concepts.
4. Go to your "idea" file. Keep an idea file. Each time you find an ad, web page, or email that really moves you, throw it in your idea file. Over time you'll probably fill more than one file and use it regularly to generate new ideas or identify concepts you wish to replicate. The idea file is an old concept but one that's highly effective.
5. Flip through books. Printed resources including books and magazines can be a great resource for ideas. Keep in mind that some of the best resources may be those that are outside of your industry or area of expertise.
6. Pick up the remote. Television commercials are created by some of the most intelligent and creative people in the marketing industry. Use commercials as idea generators. The best way to use commercials to generate ideas is to consider the imagery, the key messaging, and the feelings they create. Can you apply any of these elements to your product or service?
7. Go for a walk. If you're still struggling to generate that "big" idea, then go for a walk, clear your head, and refresh. Sometime taking a break is the best thing you can do for your mind. It's said that Thomas Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors took cat naps to clear his mind and improve his thinking. Give it a try!
Creative thinking is both fun and challenging. When your stuck and need something motivating, experiment, try something new, look for references that can start the ideas flowing again. Every struggles for new ideas so be prepared - know who you can talk to in order to get the ideas flowing again and have a plan. This results in more ideas and more creativity.
Through many years of experience and significant portions of trial and error, I have discovered a number of techniques that help to jump start the creative process. Here are a few suggestions for getting you started:
1. Begin by searching the Internet. If you have an idea or concept or don't know where to start, spend some time surfing the Internet. Looking for book titles? Visit Amazon.com or other book related sites and do a little research. Seeing similar products in your category is a great catalyst for creative ideas.
2. Start drawing. Putting pen, marker, or crayon to paper or white board is a great way to get your thoughts going. Many creative thinkers use whiteboards excessively starting with a word in the middle of the board. Circle it and created branches that contain related ideas and circle them. You'll be surprised how quickly you can fill your whiteboard with new concepts and ideas.
3. Involve others. Anyone can have a great idea. From a marketing perspective, many new product names and even marketing concepts have come from everyday people with no formal marketing experience. Need a new product name? Ask those you work with, family, or friends. Even if you don't get the name you were looking for the experience can provide new ideas and concepts.
4. Go to your "idea" file. Keep an idea file. Each time you find an ad, web page, or email that really moves you, throw it in your idea file. Over time you'll probably fill more than one file and use it regularly to generate new ideas or identify concepts you wish to replicate. The idea file is an old concept but one that's highly effective.
5. Flip through books. Printed resources including books and magazines can be a great resource for ideas. Keep in mind that some of the best resources may be those that are outside of your industry or area of expertise.
6. Pick up the remote. Television commercials are created by some of the most intelligent and creative people in the marketing industry. Use commercials as idea generators. The best way to use commercials to generate ideas is to consider the imagery, the key messaging, and the feelings they create. Can you apply any of these elements to your product or service?
7. Go for a walk. If you're still struggling to generate that "big" idea, then go for a walk, clear your head, and refresh. Sometime taking a break is the best thing you can do for your mind. It's said that Thomas Edison, one of the world's greatest inventors took cat naps to clear his mind and improve his thinking. Give it a try!
Creative thinking is both fun and challenging. When your stuck and need something motivating, experiment, try something new, look for references that can start the ideas flowing again. Every struggles for new ideas so be prepared - know who you can talk to in order to get the ideas flowing again and have a plan. This results in more ideas and more creativity.
1/06/2009
Is a C. Diff vaccine around the corner?
Clostridium Difficle (or C. Diff, as it is commonly called) is a bacterium that causes diarrhoea, particularly in those with a weakened immune system. C. Diff infection is usually acquired in hospitals, and almost all those who develop diarrhoea caused by C. Diff are taking, or have been recently been given, antibiotic therapy. The irony is that, in the past, prolonged antibiotic therapy was used to treat C. Diff, which didn't actually stop the spread of the infection. Now, though, things may be about to change.
The British biotech company Acambis, have recently conducted trials of a new vaccine that could offer a preventative answer and stop the spread of a 'superbug' that kills more people than MRSA. Trials at around 30 hospitals with high incidences of C. Diff infection will be carried out to see if the vaccine prevents the diarrhoea caused by the bug from returning. Patients known to have suffered from C. Diff will be given the jab and if the trials are successful, further, large scale trials will be carried out before the vaccine is cleared for general use.
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to infection, so if the trials are successful, a campaign much like the flu vaccination programme could be introduced. A course of about three injections could provide long- erm protection against infection, with a booster shot every 10 years reinforcing the preventative measures of the initial vaccine.
C. Diff is similar to MRSA. It is a bacterium that produces spores, which survive in the environment for a long time. Most commonly found around toilet areas and on floors, C. Diff can easily be combated by thorough cleaning regimes. However once it establishes a base, it can
easily spread by direct contact between patients. Because it only normally attacks people whose immune systems are weakened and are taking antibiotics, hospital staff (unless they are taking antibiotics themselves) does not suffer the symptoms of the bacteria, but may act as unintentional carriers of the spores. This is why cleanliness is so important in hospitals to prevent the spread of the bug.
As with MRSA, the prevention of C. Diff is reasonably straightforward. However, if a hospital has been less than thorough in their hygiene regimes and consequently an outbreak of C. Diff has caused patients to suffer, there is potentially a case for medical negligence. If it can be proven that the hospital has failed in its duty of care obligations, and there is evidence that staff have not taken every precaution to prevent the spread of the bug, a claim can be brought against the hospital for medical negligence. Medical negligence cases are notoriously difficult and complex, with a great deal of stringent legislation surrounding the issue. If you feel that you have been directly affected by C. Diff and that it could have been prevented, then talking to a solicitor with experience of medical negligence may be an option.
All solicitors dealing with medical negligence cases have to be experienced in the field, as the implications (not just for the claimant, but for the hospital too) can have far reaching consequences. By bringing a case to light, the hospital can use that information to improve standards to prevent more cases from happening.
Hopefully, if the trials of the C. Diff vaccine prove successful, we could see the beginning of the end of this particular superbug.
The British biotech company Acambis, have recently conducted trials of a new vaccine that could offer a preventative answer and stop the spread of a 'superbug' that kills more people than MRSA. Trials at around 30 hospitals with high incidences of C. Diff infection will be carried out to see if the vaccine prevents the diarrhoea caused by the bug from returning. Patients known to have suffered from C. Diff will be given the jab and if the trials are successful, further, large scale trials will be carried out before the vaccine is cleared for general use.
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to infection, so if the trials are successful, a campaign much like the flu vaccination programme could be introduced. A course of about three injections could provide long- erm protection against infection, with a booster shot every 10 years reinforcing the preventative measures of the initial vaccine.
C. Diff is similar to MRSA. It is a bacterium that produces spores, which survive in the environment for a long time. Most commonly found around toilet areas and on floors, C. Diff can easily be combated by thorough cleaning regimes. However once it establishes a base, it can
easily spread by direct contact between patients. Because it only normally attacks people whose immune systems are weakened and are taking antibiotics, hospital staff (unless they are taking antibiotics themselves) does not suffer the symptoms of the bacteria, but may act as unintentional carriers of the spores. This is why cleanliness is so important in hospitals to prevent the spread of the bug.
As with MRSA, the prevention of C. Diff is reasonably straightforward. However, if a hospital has been less than thorough in their hygiene regimes and consequently an outbreak of C. Diff has caused patients to suffer, there is potentially a case for medical negligence. If it can be proven that the hospital has failed in its duty of care obligations, and there is evidence that staff have not taken every precaution to prevent the spread of the bug, a claim can be brought against the hospital for medical negligence. Medical negligence cases are notoriously difficult and complex, with a great deal of stringent legislation surrounding the issue. If you feel that you have been directly affected by C. Diff and that it could have been prevented, then talking to a solicitor with experience of medical negligence may be an option.
All solicitors dealing with medical negligence cases have to be experienced in the field, as the implications (not just for the claimant, but for the hospital too) can have far reaching consequences. By bringing a case to light, the hospital can use that information to improve standards to prevent more cases from happening.
Hopefully, if the trials of the C. Diff vaccine prove successful, we could see the beginning of the end of this particular superbug.
1/05/2009
Beware of Bogus Printer Ink
The business of manufacturing and selling of cartridges is the considered as the fastest growing business in the world. Half used cartridges are thrown away and then later used for either refilling the inks for reuse or for recycling them into their components. Thus the need of ink cartridges has increased in the past few years.
The companies manufacturing the ink cartridges for the printers prefer making new ones rather than reusing and recycling the cartridges. Due to the rise in the need for ink cartridges, there are some companies which refill these cartridges with lower quality and cheaper ink. People try to buy these inks to save the some extra money instead of buying the better quality. But they fail to understand that these fake inks used in the printers can cause spongy or exploding cartridges or even can wind up the poor quality printers. They are also capable of causing permanent damage to the printers. The production of fake ink cartridges are usually easier than the original ink manufactured by the companies hence their price is also cheaper than the original ink. Hence people purchase these fake inks rather than the original inks. It was made clear from a survey that the original companies suffered lose nearly about two billion dollars due to the smaller companies manufacturing the fake ink and toner cartridges.
The business of making the fake ink and toner cartridges is spread all over the world. It has been found from various reports that the largest counterfeit ink suppliers operate from countries like China, Malaysia, and a few Latin American countries. Also it has been found that certain illegal companies make the fake ink by the name of the large original companies. The shop keepers selling these inks stock these inks and lend them unintentionally to their customers. Thus here are a few tips and indicators which will help you select the best ink and avoid the fake inks for your printer.
1. Surf the internet to get the list of all authorized dealers selling the ink. Always buy the cartridge ink from these authorized dealers or manufacturers.
2. Always try to have some knowledge regarding the prices of the original cartridge inks before buying. Thus this will help you to select the ink of a better quality.
3. Carefully look at the packaging of the ink. The fake ink will be packaged in a different way. They will have some kind of mistakes or abnormalities in the packaging.
4. The fake ink cartridges dry unusually quickly in comparison to the original inks.
5. The colors of the fake ink are also different from the original inks. The nozzles of the fake ink cartridges have to be cleaned frequently.
6. These phony ink cartridges create problems like leakage, spit and blots etc. thus creating a mess on the paper sheets.
With the help of these tips, one can thus try to avoid accidentally purchasing the fake ink cartridges from the retail shops and one can also save the printer from being damaged.
The companies manufacturing the ink cartridges for the printers prefer making new ones rather than reusing and recycling the cartridges. Due to the rise in the need for ink cartridges, there are some companies which refill these cartridges with lower quality and cheaper ink. People try to buy these inks to save the some extra money instead of buying the better quality. But they fail to understand that these fake inks used in the printers can cause spongy or exploding cartridges or even can wind up the poor quality printers. They are also capable of causing permanent damage to the printers. The production of fake ink cartridges are usually easier than the original ink manufactured by the companies hence their price is also cheaper than the original ink. Hence people purchase these fake inks rather than the original inks. It was made clear from a survey that the original companies suffered lose nearly about two billion dollars due to the smaller companies manufacturing the fake ink and toner cartridges.
The business of making the fake ink and toner cartridges is spread all over the world. It has been found from various reports that the largest counterfeit ink suppliers operate from countries like China, Malaysia, and a few Latin American countries. Also it has been found that certain illegal companies make the fake ink by the name of the large original companies. The shop keepers selling these inks stock these inks and lend them unintentionally to their customers. Thus here are a few tips and indicators which will help you select the best ink and avoid the fake inks for your printer.
1. Surf the internet to get the list of all authorized dealers selling the ink. Always buy the cartridge ink from these authorized dealers or manufacturers.
2. Always try to have some knowledge regarding the prices of the original cartridge inks before buying. Thus this will help you to select the ink of a better quality.
3. Carefully look at the packaging of the ink. The fake ink will be packaged in a different way. They will have some kind of mistakes or abnormalities in the packaging.
4. The fake ink cartridges dry unusually quickly in comparison to the original inks.
5. The colors of the fake ink are also different from the original inks. The nozzles of the fake ink cartridges have to be cleaned frequently.
6. These phony ink cartridges create problems like leakage, spit and blots etc. thus creating a mess on the paper sheets.
With the help of these tips, one can thus try to avoid accidentally purchasing the fake ink cartridges from the retail shops and one can also save the printer from being damaged.
1/04/2009
7 Steps To Network Marketing Success: Number 2 – Choose Who Joins You!
Whether you build your business offline or online (or both) you need people to join your business. The traditional approach is to invite people you know and meet – this is fine and can be done in person, by phone, by email and so on. As long as this is done with respect and a simple invite to have a look at what you are doing. Pressure or hard selling may get people for the short term, but it generally does not work out well.
You are looking for people that are keen to change their lives and are willing to do the work to make it happen. And remember to choose people that you actually want to be in your team.
Another approach is to buy leads. My experience of this is that purchased leads are in the main a waste of money. You have to go through a huge number of these leads to find a good prospect, as well as spending a lot of money! Many people who join a Network Marketing company do not have loads of spare cash to invest in their business at the start.
I found that leads generated via the internet were the worst. Many people just fill in heaps of business opportunity forms, and often don’t even remember doing so.
Another trap is that these leads ore sold many times, so by the time you get a lead, your prospect may have been called by a fleet of other Network Marketers.
Depending on your company, location and the products you have, there are forms of offline advertising, like fliers and postcards, which are relatively inexpensive and can work well if you have good copywriting and a compelling offer.
If to wish to generate leads yourself on the internet, this is done with a lead capture page.
You will need to give away a report or eBook, or sell a product that is about some aspect of Network Marketing. In this way you are capturing the name and contact details of people who are genuinely interested in Network Marketing as a business.
Once you have this information, you can develop a relationship with your prospect, send information about your business, and sell other products – whatever you like. The main point is that these leads have asked you for information, so they are great prospects. And hopefully you have generated these leads at a very cost effective price. If you are selling a product, then your leads are paying you – how good is that?
You are looking for people that are keen to change their lives and are willing to do the work to make it happen. And remember to choose people that you actually want to be in your team.
Another approach is to buy leads. My experience of this is that purchased leads are in the main a waste of money. You have to go through a huge number of these leads to find a good prospect, as well as spending a lot of money! Many people who join a Network Marketing company do not have loads of spare cash to invest in their business at the start.
I found that leads generated via the internet were the worst. Many people just fill in heaps of business opportunity forms, and often don’t even remember doing so.
Another trap is that these leads ore sold many times, so by the time you get a lead, your prospect may have been called by a fleet of other Network Marketers.
Depending on your company, location and the products you have, there are forms of offline advertising, like fliers and postcards, which are relatively inexpensive and can work well if you have good copywriting and a compelling offer.
If to wish to generate leads yourself on the internet, this is done with a lead capture page.
You will need to give away a report or eBook, or sell a product that is about some aspect of Network Marketing. In this way you are capturing the name and contact details of people who are genuinely interested in Network Marketing as a business.
Once you have this information, you can develop a relationship with your prospect, send information about your business, and sell other products – whatever you like. The main point is that these leads have asked you for information, so they are great prospects. And hopefully you have generated these leads at a very cost effective price. If you are selling a product, then your leads are paying you – how good is that?
1/03/2009
Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance
A mortgage is often the single biggest financial commitment that many people make during their lifetime, yet fewer than half of all residential mortgage holders choose to take on protection of their mortgage repayment ability with mortgage protection insurance.
Mortgage protection insurance, or mortgage payment protection insurance, is a form of insurance that ensures mortgage repayments are met should the mortgage holder become unemployed, fall critically ill or be unable to earn income due to an accident. This type of protection insurance product is quite cheap to maintain, and allows mortgage holders to set an insurance amount for monthly protection pay-out that covers mortgage costs and additional expenses up to a set percentage above mortgage outgoings.
Most mortgage payment protection insurance policies are strict on protection insurance claims. For instance, should the mortgage holder become unemployed through their own free will, then they would not be covered by the mortgage payment protection insurance policy. However, redundancy does qualify for payment through the protection insurance policy, providing that the mortgage holder actively seeks new employment. Additionally, mortgage protection insurance may not pay out if the claimant takes on voluntary or part-time work, although the protection insurance terms & conditions relating to this area will vary with each type of mortgage payment protection insurance product.
Typically, mortgage holders will have to endure a mortgage payment protection insurance qualifying period before receiving payment protection pay-outs. The qualifying period on mortgage payment protection insurance policies is normally 90 - 120 days. If the mortgage holder is still eligible for mortgage payment protection insurance after this period, then protection payments are commenced on a monthly basis.
Insurance companies often require holders of mortgage payment protection insurance to renew their mortgage protection insurance claim every month by completing a form. Sometimes the insurance companies will request evidence from the mortgage holder so they can evaluate the mortgage holder's eligibility for the continuation of mortgage protection insurance payments. This could be a doctor's note of illness or copies of job applications if claiming mortgage payment protection insurance pay-out because of redundancy. Mortgage payment protection insurance pay-outs are normally paid directly into the mortgage holder's bank account one month in arrears.
Pay-outs on mortgage payment protection insurance are often limited to a set insurance period. Depending on the insurance company, monthly protection payments over six months or twelve months from the first mortgage protection pay-out is normal. As two out of every ten people who are made redundant take over a year to re-establish themselves in a new job, mortgage payment protection insurance could mean the difference between keeping your home or losing it.
Mortgage protection insurance, or mortgage payment protection insurance, is a form of insurance that ensures mortgage repayments are met should the mortgage holder become unemployed, fall critically ill or be unable to earn income due to an accident. This type of protection insurance product is quite cheap to maintain, and allows mortgage holders to set an insurance amount for monthly protection pay-out that covers mortgage costs and additional expenses up to a set percentage above mortgage outgoings.
Most mortgage payment protection insurance policies are strict on protection insurance claims. For instance, should the mortgage holder become unemployed through their own free will, then they would not be covered by the mortgage payment protection insurance policy. However, redundancy does qualify for payment through the protection insurance policy, providing that the mortgage holder actively seeks new employment. Additionally, mortgage protection insurance may not pay out if the claimant takes on voluntary or part-time work, although the protection insurance terms & conditions relating to this area will vary with each type of mortgage payment protection insurance product.
Typically, mortgage holders will have to endure a mortgage payment protection insurance qualifying period before receiving payment protection pay-outs. The qualifying period on mortgage payment protection insurance policies is normally 90 - 120 days. If the mortgage holder is still eligible for mortgage payment protection insurance after this period, then protection payments are commenced on a monthly basis.
Insurance companies often require holders of mortgage payment protection insurance to renew their mortgage protection insurance claim every month by completing a form. Sometimes the insurance companies will request evidence from the mortgage holder so they can evaluate the mortgage holder's eligibility for the continuation of mortgage protection insurance payments. This could be a doctor's note of illness or copies of job applications if claiming mortgage payment protection insurance pay-out because of redundancy. Mortgage payment protection insurance pay-outs are normally paid directly into the mortgage holder's bank account one month in arrears.
Pay-outs on mortgage payment protection insurance are often limited to a set insurance period. Depending on the insurance company, monthly protection payments over six months or twelve months from the first mortgage protection pay-out is normal. As two out of every ten people who are made redundant take over a year to re-establish themselves in a new job, mortgage payment protection insurance could mean the difference between keeping your home or losing it.
Wedding luxurious jewellery and diamonds jewellerls and engagement rings
Designer and diamond wedding jewellery is also loved by many brides across the globe because of its uniqueness and significance. By using this method, affordable as well as expensive and luxurious rings and other jewellery articles can be designed. High quality certified diamonds are nearly colourless.
Diamonds in wedding jewellery are classified according to their carat, colour, cut and clarity. High quality certified diamonds are nearly colourless. A truly colourless diamond has a rating of DVVS1 which is pretty expensive. Similarly, clarity ratings are classified as flawless, internally flawless, very small inclusions, imperfect, etc. Three types of diamond cuts are commonly offered by jewellery designers: ideal, deep and shallow. Cut symmetry plays an important role in determining the brilliance and fire of a genuine diamond. These guidelines can be used to select appropriate diamonds for your bespoke bridal jewellery.
Naturally occurring gemstones come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. For your personalized wedding jewellery, you can specify the selection of gemstones based on your preferred choice of colours and quality. In addition to these, proper ring sizing and proper bangle sizing guides are also available to create beautiful jewellery articles that fit perfectly.
Customization has entered every field of life and many people prefer personalized products to express their style and personal taste in a way they like. Designer and diamond wedding jewellery is also loved by many brides across the globe because of its uniqueness and significance.
A lot of designers offer personalized wedding jewellery for the brides including wedding rings and other jewellery articles. Diamond engagement rings can also be selected in your preferred price range by specifying the carat, cut, clarity and colour of the diamonds. By using this method, affordable as well as expensive and luxurious rings and other wedding jewellery articles can be designed
Diamonds in wedding jewellery are classified according to their carat, colour, cut and clarity. High quality certified diamonds are nearly colourless. A truly colourless diamond has a rating of DVVS1 which is pretty expensive. Similarly, clarity ratings are classified as flawless, internally flawless, very small inclusions, imperfect, etc. Three types of diamond cuts are commonly offered by jewellery designers: ideal, deep and shallow. Cut symmetry plays an important role in determining the brilliance and fire of a genuine diamond. These guidelines can be used to select appropriate diamonds for your bespoke bridal jewellery.
Naturally occurring gemstones come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. For your personalized wedding jewellery, you can specify the selection of gemstones based on your preferred choice of colours and quality. In addition to these, proper ring sizing and proper bangle sizing guides are also available to create beautiful jewellery articles that fit perfectly.
Customization has entered every field of life and many people prefer personalized products to express their style and personal taste in a way they like. Designer and diamond wedding jewellery is also loved by many brides across the globe because of its uniqueness and significance.
A lot of designers offer personalized wedding jewellery for the brides including wedding rings and other jewellery articles. Diamond engagement rings can also be selected in your preferred price range by specifying the carat, cut, clarity and colour of the diamonds. By using this method, affordable as well as expensive and luxurious rings and other wedding jewellery articles can be designed
How to Buy Horses Online?
When buying the right kind of horse it has to be made sure that the seller is being honest and not diplomatic while answering questions even though the best pictures and information related to horses available would endorse the website. Therefore, it is worthwhile to notice the online rating of the seller whom one is about to buy from. The horse should not only be healthy but of sound mind as well and good at socializing with new owners especially when it comes to buying grown up horses. Likewise, a horse should not be too young either, else most of the cost would turn out to be training related as compared to the original cost incurred while buying it in the first place. However, it also depends on the owner as to what age of horse is preferred.
For online purchases, often it is noticed that a separate sections are maintained for different categories, such as horse feed, hay, latches, horse saddles, horse jewellery etcetera. Therefore, it becomes much easier and organized to search for the perfect item sought as opposed to print classified advertisements that dump everything into one category of livestock or horses.
In terms of ratings made the level of seriousness of both the seller and buyer could be well evaluated. Ratings for the seller show how honest he/ she is for dealing with online horse sales and those made for the buyer show how serious the person is while coming up to a final purchase decision.
Great precaution has to be taken, especially while buying horses online. Those sold through online auction should be definitely avoided as usually this type of sale is a characteristic of those horses which are either belong to poor breed or which people are unwilling to buy. Similarly, a horse should not be bought just because it would be a good riding companion someday, a horse should be bought that would be more compatible for you in accordance to your experience of even amateur level.
There are other various important things to know before buying the horse, for instance, whether it ever kicks, bites, becomes colic or even has a slightest of tendencies to colic. How regular have the visits been to a veterinarian answer the horse’s health related queries which would also include it’s vaccination whether completed or ongoing. Finding out the last time the horse was ridden and if it is green broke are essentials of through research based on horses before buying them. Furthermore, the temperament of the horse should also be brought to one’s knowledge. This should be done by asking questions regarding whether it has been kept with other horses or stabled alone. This helps in coming to a conclusion about the behaviour of the horse with people and how social an animal it is or whether any further training would be required.
It is advisable to request a purchase agreement as it serves to protect the rights of both the buyer and the seller. This would include mutually agreed payment mode and time, circumstances of a void contract, trail period if any and the shipment procedure of the horse. Moreover, as discussed about last visit to the vet, a purchase health examination and negative Coggins test should also be asked for. The latter is a test for infectious anemia which a viral disease that cannot be cured. Even though many states demand this test, great precaution has to be taken where it is not part of the law so that the horse you are buying is free of any such vulnerability.
For online purchases, often it is noticed that a separate sections are maintained for different categories, such as horse feed, hay, latches, horse saddles, horse jewellery etcetera. Therefore, it becomes much easier and organized to search for the perfect item sought as opposed to print classified advertisements that dump everything into one category of livestock or horses.
In terms of ratings made the level of seriousness of both the seller and buyer could be well evaluated. Ratings for the seller show how honest he/ she is for dealing with online horse sales and those made for the buyer show how serious the person is while coming up to a final purchase decision.
Great precaution has to be taken, especially while buying horses online. Those sold through online auction should be definitely avoided as usually this type of sale is a characteristic of those horses which are either belong to poor breed or which people are unwilling to buy. Similarly, a horse should not be bought just because it would be a good riding companion someday, a horse should be bought that would be more compatible for you in accordance to your experience of even amateur level.
There are other various important things to know before buying the horse, for instance, whether it ever kicks, bites, becomes colic or even has a slightest of tendencies to colic. How regular have the visits been to a veterinarian answer the horse’s health related queries which would also include it’s vaccination whether completed or ongoing. Finding out the last time the horse was ridden and if it is green broke are essentials of through research based on horses before buying them. Furthermore, the temperament of the horse should also be brought to one’s knowledge. This should be done by asking questions regarding whether it has been kept with other horses or stabled alone. This helps in coming to a conclusion about the behaviour of the horse with people and how social an animal it is or whether any further training would be required.
It is advisable to request a purchase agreement as it serves to protect the rights of both the buyer and the seller. This would include mutually agreed payment mode and time, circumstances of a void contract, trail period if any and the shipment procedure of the horse. Moreover, as discussed about last visit to the vet, a purchase health examination and negative Coggins test should also be asked for. The latter is a test for infectious anemia which a viral disease that cannot be cured. Even though many states demand this test, great precaution has to be taken where it is not part of the law so that the horse you are buying is free of any such vulnerability.
1/02/2009
Take the 700R4 Transmission For a Test Drive
Are you looking for a transmission that’s going to give you the power and thunder you’ve been looking for without having to sacrifice any of the gas mileage you’ve come to expect from your car? If you’re restoring or rebuilding your vehicle, take the 700R4 transmission for a test drive.
The 700R4 transmission is a great way to restore your muscle car or truck or convert your old 2-3 speed vehicle. Designed by Chevy, the 700R4 transmission can handle up to 650 horsepower and offers a high performance overdrive that makes it a pleasure to slip behind the wheel.
Even with the worst of this summer’s gas crisis behind us, gas mileage is still an invaluable feature in your vehicle. With the 700R4 transmission drivers have consistently reported a 40% improvement in their gas mileage when compared to a 3 speed automatic, and its ability to offer an overdrive option while still maintaining its incredible gas mileage makes it the perfect option for muscle car restoration.
Gas prices are still uncertain. The last thing you want to do is invest thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of manpower in a muscle car that you’re not going to be able to afford to take out of the garage next summer. The 700R4 transmission can help make sure that doesn’t happen.
If you’re restoring or upgrading a car or truck, the drivetrain is going to be a major concern. (After all, if you’re restoring a car you obviously know your way around under the hood. Why would you settle for any less than the best?) With the 700R4 transmission you’ll not only save money in gas, you’ll have more power and the option of adding the converter lock-up. This unit is second to none when it comes to total performance, and with a 3.05 ratio in first gear(over 20% lower than most Chevy models out there) no other model can compare.
Are you restoring your vehicle with the intention of selling it for a profit when you’re done? If so, then the 700R4 transmission is just what you need. Incredibly popular among professional restoration companies, the 700R4 transmission actually raises the value of your vehicle because of its increased performance capability, making an older car purr like a dream and newer vehicles run more smoothly and with better gas mileage than ever before.
The best part? With the 700R4 transmission you can offer your car the best without having to break the bank. Most transmissions cost hundreds of dollars and never live up to the price tag. The 700R4 transmission was designed to be different in every way. Cost is only one of them.
The 700R4 transmission is a top of the line transmission with a mid-grade price tag-the perfect solution for anyone who’s restoring on a tight budget.
The 700R4 transmission is the best model out there for restoring your old car or truck, and its second to none when it comes to price and performance. Check it out for yourself.
The 700R4 transmission is a great way to restore your muscle car or truck or convert your old 2-3 speed vehicle. Designed by Chevy, the 700R4 transmission can handle up to 650 horsepower and offers a high performance overdrive that makes it a pleasure to slip behind the wheel.
Even with the worst of this summer’s gas crisis behind us, gas mileage is still an invaluable feature in your vehicle. With the 700R4 transmission drivers have consistently reported a 40% improvement in their gas mileage when compared to a 3 speed automatic, and its ability to offer an overdrive option while still maintaining its incredible gas mileage makes it the perfect option for muscle car restoration.
Gas prices are still uncertain. The last thing you want to do is invest thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of manpower in a muscle car that you’re not going to be able to afford to take out of the garage next summer. The 700R4 transmission can help make sure that doesn’t happen.
If you’re restoring or upgrading a car or truck, the drivetrain is going to be a major concern. (After all, if you’re restoring a car you obviously know your way around under the hood. Why would you settle for any less than the best?) With the 700R4 transmission you’ll not only save money in gas, you’ll have more power and the option of adding the converter lock-up. This unit is second to none when it comes to total performance, and with a 3.05 ratio in first gear(over 20% lower than most Chevy models out there) no other model can compare.
Are you restoring your vehicle with the intention of selling it for a profit when you’re done? If so, then the 700R4 transmission is just what you need. Incredibly popular among professional restoration companies, the 700R4 transmission actually raises the value of your vehicle because of its increased performance capability, making an older car purr like a dream and newer vehicles run more smoothly and with better gas mileage than ever before.
The best part? With the 700R4 transmission you can offer your car the best without having to break the bank. Most transmissions cost hundreds of dollars and never live up to the price tag. The 700R4 transmission was designed to be different in every way. Cost is only one of them.
The 700R4 transmission is a top of the line transmission with a mid-grade price tag-the perfect solution for anyone who’s restoring on a tight budget.
The 700R4 transmission is the best model out there for restoring your old car or truck, and its second to none when it comes to price and performance. Check it out for yourself.
Tips For Reducing School Violence
Violence seems to be on the rise among young people in school. Fighting, attacks and shooting are becoming more and more common all the time. Parents and communities need to take the steps to improve family and school relationships in order to create a happy, healthy environment for students that will result in less violence and more success for students everywhere. Only when parents, teachers, religious and community leaders work together will there be a dramatic reduction in harmful school violence.
It is important to note that the most common reason for school violence is low self-esteem. Students who perpetrate school violence tend to have low self-esteem. Often these young people have been the victims of verbal abuse throughout their childhood at home, at school or both. All parents, teachers and students need to learn the importance of treating other people with respect. As human beings we all have our differences and we don't always "like" everyone, but there is no excuse for verbal abuse or "put downs", not even under the guise of "joking around". Schools that implement a zero tolerance policy on "teasing" have a tendency to report far fewer incidences of school violence than those where this behavior is ignored or even encouraged.
It is important for educators to be on the lookout for symptoms that a child is being verbally or physically abused at home and file the proper reports. All children need proper love and nurturing in their homes to become responsible productive adults. Teachers should also be aware that a kind word from them can make all the difference to a child suffering from abuse or neglect. Often the most difficult children to deal with need the most approval and support. Telling a child you are proud of them can help to encourage more positive behavior and change the path of a person's life. You never know when you will be the one person, the only person, who ever gave them a reason to believe in themselves and try.
School violence has tragic consequences for everyone involved whether it is abusive behaviors at school that make people feel unsafe and destroys their self-esteem or shootings that take the lives of innocent people and shake up entire communities and even the whole country. School violence is something that affects everyone whether they are in school, have children or grandchildren in school, or not. The world does not feel like a safe place to be when children are being killed in school.
Community and religious leaders can also be on the lookout for destructive behaviors at a young age. They can help provide parenting classes and resources to help parents deal with stress and provide a stable environment for children. They can also encourage the zero tolerance policy in schools. Neighbors can also shoulder some of the responsibility. People need to stop minding their own business and report suspected child abuse before it is too late. Ending school violence should be a priority for everyone and only when everyone works together will this problem be solved.
It is important to note that the most common reason for school violence is low self-esteem. Students who perpetrate school violence tend to have low self-esteem. Often these young people have been the victims of verbal abuse throughout their childhood at home, at school or both. All parents, teachers and students need to learn the importance of treating other people with respect. As human beings we all have our differences and we don't always "like" everyone, but there is no excuse for verbal abuse or "put downs", not even under the guise of "joking around". Schools that implement a zero tolerance policy on "teasing" have a tendency to report far fewer incidences of school violence than those where this behavior is ignored or even encouraged.
It is important for educators to be on the lookout for symptoms that a child is being verbally or physically abused at home and file the proper reports. All children need proper love and nurturing in their homes to become responsible productive adults. Teachers should also be aware that a kind word from them can make all the difference to a child suffering from abuse or neglect. Often the most difficult children to deal with need the most approval and support. Telling a child you are proud of them can help to encourage more positive behavior and change the path of a person's life. You never know when you will be the one person, the only person, who ever gave them a reason to believe in themselves and try.
School violence has tragic consequences for everyone involved whether it is abusive behaviors at school that make people feel unsafe and destroys their self-esteem or shootings that take the lives of innocent people and shake up entire communities and even the whole country. School violence is something that affects everyone whether they are in school, have children or grandchildren in school, or not. The world does not feel like a safe place to be when children are being killed in school.
Community and religious leaders can also be on the lookout for destructive behaviors at a young age. They can help provide parenting classes and resources to help parents deal with stress and provide a stable environment for children. They can also encourage the zero tolerance policy in schools. Neighbors can also shoulder some of the responsibility. People need to stop minding their own business and report suspected child abuse before it is too late. Ending school violence should be a priority for everyone and only when everyone works together will this problem be solved.
Answers For Relieving Bursitis In Hip Joints
In the age of the internet, finding information on acute bursitis in hip joints can be as easy as typing "acute bursitis" into a search engine box. However, it might be a little more difficult to find information on bursitis in hip joints that is correct and accurate. To be sure your information on acute bursitis in hip joints is reputable, make sure that you get the information from a medical website that has a reputation for accuracy, such as http://www.webmd.com. However, finding information on acute bursitis relief from the internet should never be used as a substitute for consulting a doctor or other medical professional.
Although bursitis pain and arthritis have similar symptoms, they also have subtle differences. Acute bursitis pain generally entails a dull ache in addition to redness and swelling in the inflamed joint area. The joint might also feel sore and stiff which will restrict you from moving it at all. With many cases of bursitis, the pain is worse when you move the affected joints and at night. Your doctor can give you the best information on how to treat your particular condition.
If you are experiencing acute bursitis pain, you can get acute bursitis pain relief through a variety of methods. Applying an ice pack to the affected area is the most common because it is the easiest and most accessible way to achieve acute bursitis pain relief. The best way to do this is to apply the ice pack in rotating intervals to not irritate the skin. Ice acts as an anti-inflammatory and can be an ideal and cost-effective way to achieve bursitis pain relief. Apple Cider Vinegar is another way to achieve bursitis relief. You can soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it to the affected area or you can mix a couple tablespoons with a glass of water and drink it. Either way, it helps to reduce inflammation throughout the body and help relieve achieve acute bursitis pain relief.
If you are unsure about where to get accurate acute bursitis relief information, the world wide web is full of information on bursitis in hip joints. You can visit websites such as http://www.webmd.com or http://www.mayoclinic.com for accurate and reputable information on acute bursitis in hip joints pain relief. Experts in acute bursitis and other ailments create these websites so you can be sure you are getting up-to-date and accurate information on bursitis in hip joints. These websites also have organized pages written in language that is easy to understand for those not familiar with the ailments that are described.
Having bursitis in hip joints can put a damper on your daily activities and keep you from enjoying life to its fullest. Oftentimes, the pain is unbearable and you are forced to stay home and rest the affected area. If you think you might have bursitis, consult with your physician so they can provide you with the best and most effective treatment for your particular hip bursitis case. Remember, if you let it go too long, you may make your condition worse and less likely to be treatable.
Although bursitis pain and arthritis have similar symptoms, they also have subtle differences. Acute bursitis pain generally entails a dull ache in addition to redness and swelling in the inflamed joint area. The joint might also feel sore and stiff which will restrict you from moving it at all. With many cases of bursitis, the pain is worse when you move the affected joints and at night. Your doctor can give you the best information on how to treat your particular condition.
If you are experiencing acute bursitis pain, you can get acute bursitis pain relief through a variety of methods. Applying an ice pack to the affected area is the most common because it is the easiest and most accessible way to achieve acute bursitis pain relief. The best way to do this is to apply the ice pack in rotating intervals to not irritate the skin. Ice acts as an anti-inflammatory and can be an ideal and cost-effective way to achieve bursitis pain relief. Apple Cider Vinegar is another way to achieve bursitis relief. You can soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it to the affected area or you can mix a couple tablespoons with a glass of water and drink it. Either way, it helps to reduce inflammation throughout the body and help relieve achieve acute bursitis pain relief.
If you are unsure about where to get accurate acute bursitis relief information, the world wide web is full of information on bursitis in hip joints. You can visit websites such as http://www.webmd.com or http://www.mayoclinic.com for accurate and reputable information on acute bursitis in hip joints pain relief. Experts in acute bursitis and other ailments create these websites so you can be sure you are getting up-to-date and accurate information on bursitis in hip joints. These websites also have organized pages written in language that is easy to understand for those not familiar with the ailments that are described.
Having bursitis in hip joints can put a damper on your daily activities and keep you from enjoying life to its fullest. Oftentimes, the pain is unbearable and you are forced to stay home and rest the affected area. If you think you might have bursitis, consult with your physician so they can provide you with the best and most effective treatment for your particular hip bursitis case. Remember, if you let it go too long, you may make your condition worse and less likely to be treatable.
1/01/2009
Obtaining A New York Home Loan
Obtaining a New York home loan used to be very difficult, but over the last few years has become a lot easier. While the loan business used to be a lot more complicated, today it is quite user friendly and you can obtain your loan in relatively little time in a variety of ways. You can find loan information and resources online, through your bank, or through a loan officer. How you go about finding your loan is up to you.
The internet has become a very convenient way to shop for a New York home loan. Not only is there a lot of technical information about how loans work online, you can also apply for them right over the internet. This is great because it allows you to apply for your home loan when you have the time, even if that is in the middle of the night. The online platform also makes it simple to get many quotes so that you can choose the one that is best for you. Also, if you are worried that you will not be approved, there is no embarrassment involved in being denied over the internet!
If you have a good business relationship with your bank, you might find they are not only a great resource for loans, but also for loan information. Your bank might not be able to offer you the best rate, but they will usually sit down and let you know what your basic options are and basically give you a crash course in the world of mortgages. This information can prove to be invaluable as you receive offers from a variety of sources and try to determine which mortgage offer is the best one for you.
There are a variety of mortgage companies out there that have loan officers that are waiting to assist you in finding your New York home loan. It can be difficult to find which company is right for you and which will be honest and open about all of the mortgage resources that will be the best for you, not just for them and their commissions. It is a good idea to ask your friends and family what mortgage companies they have worked with to get an idea of who may be reputable and who may not be. It’s important to remember that you do not have to accept any loan offer from anyone if you are not completely comfortable with the terms and with the people you are doing business with.
Of course, if you want to deal with a company that truly knows what they are doing when it comes to your New York home loan, you should definitely get in touch with the good people at http://www.royalhomeloans.com because they have been in the business for more than 20 years. The people at Royal Home loans are committed to getting the best offers for all of their clients and only deal in the most professional manner. You can work with the professionals at http://www.royalhomeloans.com on the phone, through the internet, or right in their office.
The internet has become a very convenient way to shop for a New York home loan. Not only is there a lot of technical information about how loans work online, you can also apply for them right over the internet. This is great because it allows you to apply for your home loan when you have the time, even if that is in the middle of the night. The online platform also makes it simple to get many quotes so that you can choose the one that is best for you. Also, if you are worried that you will not be approved, there is no embarrassment involved in being denied over the internet!
If you have a good business relationship with your bank, you might find they are not only a great resource for loans, but also for loan information. Your bank might not be able to offer you the best rate, but they will usually sit down and let you know what your basic options are and basically give you a crash course in the world of mortgages. This information can prove to be invaluable as you receive offers from a variety of sources and try to determine which mortgage offer is the best one for you.
There are a variety of mortgage companies out there that have loan officers that are waiting to assist you in finding your New York home loan. It can be difficult to find which company is right for you and which will be honest and open about all of the mortgage resources that will be the best for you, not just for them and their commissions. It is a good idea to ask your friends and family what mortgage companies they have worked with to get an idea of who may be reputable and who may not be. It’s important to remember that you do not have to accept any loan offer from anyone if you are not completely comfortable with the terms and with the people you are doing business with.
Of course, if you want to deal with a company that truly knows what they are doing when it comes to your New York home loan, you should definitely get in touch with the good people at http://www.royalhomeloans.com because they have been in the business for more than 20 years. The people at Royal Home loans are committed to getting the best offers for all of their clients and only deal in the most professional manner. You can work with the professionals at http://www.royalhomeloans.com on the phone, through the internet, or right in their office.
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