Some Night Fishing Tips

Some Night Fishing Tips by Kadence Buchanan

Experienced fishermen advice that if one wishes to have a good bite it is best to begin fishing two hours before sunrise or after sunset. This is particularly difficult, but an alarm clock can always act as your wake-up call. In addition, it is best if you set up and have ready a wet-bait half an hour before the sun rises. Keep in mind that anchoring or cooking bait need to be completed prior to sunset. That is because cooking during your evening fishing can be very hazardous and because bait has to cool off before it is ready for use. One of the reasons to be ready at least thirty minutes before dark or sunrise is that fish typically feed shallower during this mirror bite time and you can catch them easier as they are only about thirty feet down the sea's surface. Experts point out that the twilight minutes can be very productive for fishermen.

To enjoy good and fast action, regardless if you are fishing in saltwater or freshwater, try to fish around piers that have lights on their end. Since fish are attracted by the beams of light that come through the surface in various sea depths, most fishing excursions have a happy ending when they occur around lights on buoys or piers.

Remember to use very large dry flies, oversized streamers, wet flies, and nymphs, if you are interested in catching the active feeding fish out there. Night-feeding is easier when the bait is large enough for fish to locate and you should remember to draw the flies and other bait slowly along the water's surface in a jerking motion to help attract trout. Of course, you should bring extra live bait along and keep your lure inside the boat or water, safely contained.

While fishing, try to keep yourself on alert for signs of feeding fish. Be always prepared that during night time you will be able normally to hear the fish feeding themselves before you witness their swirls or splashes. Remember to chuck your lure to the spot you think holds the fish as soon as possible after hearing or seeing fish break the surface. Since they do have trouble locating a lure during night time, make repeated casts wherever you believe that there is a chance fish circulate.

If you are about to fish in deep-water conditions, then remember to use a bait-caster in combination with a long graphite rod that has a lot of backbone. Check frequently your bow to detect subtle strikes as the bait drops. This way you will be able to catch as many fish as possible and will save you the anguish if you have made the right choice to go night fishing.

The downsides of night fishing have to do with the fact that you have to limit your group from socializing and partying while fishing. In case you cannot limit the noise, fish will not approach your area and you will not be able to catch any. Moreover, try avoid bringing more than two people inside the boat-especially if it is small-and avoid taking children during night fishing as it is more dangerous for them to get scared and fall in the water.

Finally, experts attest that apart from the sea main lake points may offer excellent possibilities for successful night fishing trip adventures, especially during the summer months, as the fish are inactive during the day due to the hot temperatures and will suspend in deep water which will leave to move closer to the surface during the night that the water becomes colder. In addition fishermen point out that your bow's color and weight can also advance or limit your efforts so pay special attention when selecting the right equipment as these make all the difference in the world while you are fishing in a lake of in the sea.



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4 Things ALL Articles Must Have

4 Things ALL Articles Must Have by Dina Fedorova

The importance of articles in today's websites and internet based companies are immeasurable. They dictate a lot in the success and the drive of traffic into one's site. It has become a key element in making a site work and earns a profit. A website operator and owner must have the good sense to include articles in his or her site that will work for them and earn them the many benefits articles can give to their site.

One way of promoting your website and product can be achieved for free. As an additional bonus, this "free" method can boost your sites and sales, doubling and even tripling your income.

How does this work?

Write articles relating to your website and submit them to "free content" submission sites. Easy to do, takes little time and can increase your website traffic, sales and of course, your income.

How can article writing boost traffic and income?

The article on thet site contains a link to your own website. Readers, after reading your articles, may choose to click on the link and pay you an unexpected visit. Having them on the free content sites is also making these articles available to other webmasters who may wish to publish that article on their site.
If they do, your article will include a link back to your site. And anyone who reads the article on that site can still click on the link to visit your site.

As the list of your published articles grow larger, and more and more of them are appearing on different websites, the total number of links to your site increases also. Major search engines are placing a lot of significance on incoming links to websites so they can determine the importance of a certain site.
The more incoming links the website has, the more importance search engines attaches to it. This will then increase your website's placement in the search results.

If you site is into promoting a product or service, the links that your articles have achieved will mean more potential customers for you. Even if visitors only browse through, you never know if they might be in need of what you are offering in the future.

There are also those who already have specific things they need on their mind but cannot decide yet between the many choices online. Chances are, they may stumble upon one of your articles, gets interested by the contents you wrote, go to your site and became enticed by your promotions. See how easy that is?

Search engines do not just index the websites, they also index published articles. They also index any article that is written about your own website's topic. So once someone searches for that same topic, the list of results will have your site or may even show the articles that you have written.

And to think, no effort on your part was used to bring them to your site. Just your published articles and the search engines.

It is no wonder why many webmasters are suddenly reviving their old writing styles and taking time to write more articles about their site than doing other means of promotion.

Getting their site known is easier if they have articles increasing their links and traffic and making it accessible for visitors searching the internet. Since many people are now taking their buying needs online, having your site on the search engines through your articles is one way of letting them know about you and your business.

The good thing with articles is that you can write about things that people would want to know about. This can be achieved in the lightest mood but professional manner, with a little not-so-obvious sales pitch added.

If you think about it, only a few minutes of your time is spent on writing one article and submitting to free content site.

In the shortest span of time also, those are distributed to more sites than you can think of. Even before you know what is happening, you are getting more visitors than you previously had.

Here are some tips to help you and assist you in making your articles. Below you will read about four things all articles must have to make it successful and helpful in making your site a profit earning and traffic overflowing site.

* Keywords and Keyword Phrases.

An article must always be centered on the keywords and keyword phrases. As each website visitor goes to a site, there are those who are just merely browsing but actually looking for a specific something. When this happens, a searcher usually goes to a search engine and types in the keywords they are looking for (e.g. Toyota Camry, Meningitis, Tax Lawyer and Etcetera). It could be anything they want.

The Important thing is that you have an article that has the keywords that are related to your site. For example, if you maintain an auto parts site, you must be able t have articles about cars and their parts. There are many tools in the internet that provides service in helping a webmaster out in determining what keywords and keyword phrases are mostly sought out. You can use this tool to determine what keywords to use and write about.

* Keyword Density

Know that you have your keywords and keyword phrases, you must use them fully. An article must have good keyword density for a search engine to "feel" its presence. Articles should at least have ten to fifteen percent of keyword density in their content for search engines to rank a site high in their search results. Getting a high rank is what articles do best for a site. is the number of times a keyword or keyword phrase is used on an article. The number varies depending on the number of words used in an article. An effective article must have a keyword density that is not too high or too low. With a very high density, the essence of the article is lost and may turn off a reader as well as the search engines. It comes off as overeager. A low number may be ignored by the search engines.

* Good Article Content

Like what is stated above, you cannot just riddle an article with keywords. They must also be regarded as good reading materials. Articles must be able to entertain people as well as provide good information and help for their needs. Articles should be written well with correct spelling and good grammar. If you want people to trust you, make your work good and
well thought out.

People respond well to figures, facts and statistics. Try to get great information and as many facts as you can. A good and well written article will boost your reputation as an expert in your chosen field or topic. As more people believe in you.
They will be able to trust you and your products.

* Linking Articles

And another important thing to remember. If you are going to submit articles to ezines and/or contribute your articles to newsletters and other sites, DON'T ever forget to include a link to your site. A little resource box with a brief
description of your site and you should always be placed right after your articles that you have submitted. If people like your articles, they will most likely click on the link directing them to your site.

If you think you are wasting your time writing these articles, fast forward to the time when you will see them printed and wide-spread on the internet. Not to mention the sudden attention and interest that people are giving your website and your products or services.

Try writing some articles and you will be assured of the sudden surge in site traffic, link popularity and interest. Before you know it, you will be doubling and even tripling your earnings.

Nothing like getting benefits for something you got for free.



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American Landscapes from an Artist's Perspective

American Landscapes from an Artist's Perspective by Renee Nemerov

"I see a wonderful mix of color and drama in a landscape while driving by, and I can't wait to translate my view of it into a painting. Or sometimes I see a photo that will do the same thing, although my view of it will not be literal, but impressionistic, or expressionistic. The variety of scenic wonders of America are endlessly inspiring."

In the East are the scenic green hills and distant blue and purple vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains which run through several states. Between these breathtaking mountains are many picturesque rivers, streams, waterfalls and whitewater rapids.

The winding Rio Grande river in Big Bend, Texas offers towering cliffs, massive canyons, and vast dessert expanses. There is an incredible variety of geologic activity from uplifted limestone in the Sierra del Carmen range, thick mud shales at Hot Springs, and volcanic craters of the Chisos Mountains.

Then, in Northern New Mexico, the mountain roads twist through time and terrain, contrasting vermilion desert cliffs and snowy alpine peaks, 13th century stone dwellings, and the birth of the Atomic Age at Los Alamos. The area around Abiquiu is often called "O'Keefe Country" in honor of Georgia O'Keefe. This area is the setting for many if not most of her paintings. It is a ruggedly beautiful Southwest landscape including Echo Canyon, Ghost Ranch, and countless other rock formations.

Surrounded by red-rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral and Bell, is Sedona, Arizona. Also near the city is a chasm cut through by Oak Creek, with wildly wonderful rapids, and towering high above them is the geologically dominating Mogollon Rim, formed from ancient deposits of limestone, mudstone and sandstone. This awesome rim constitutes the southwestern boundary of the vast Colorado Plateau which extends into parts of five other states.

And, of course, there is the famed Grand Canyon, a very colorful, steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in northern Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park. The canyon is about 277 miles long, ranges in width from 0.25 to 15 miles and attains a depth of more than a mile. Nearly two billion years of the Earth 's history has been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut through layer after layer of varicolored rock.

Lake Powell, created by the Glen Canyon Dam, is 186 miles long with more than 1,986 miles of shoreline.
It wends its way through a desert paradise with excellent vistas of multi-colored, towering rocks, pinnacles, buttes, arches and amphitheaters. Blue water, clear skies, sandy beaches complete the picture.

Monument Valley in Utah is an area of free standing sandstone rock forms that rise majestically from the desert floor. Up to 1,000 feet tall, they create a truly magical desert landscape that looks surreal, like mountains on the moon. Also, in Utah, are many spectacular sights in various state and national parks.

A complete contrast to the desertscapes of the Southwest, California and the far west present fertile, lush green hillsides punctuated by briliantly colored flowering plants. Below the hillsides, on the coast, are the crashing and pounding surf, blue expanses, golden beaches, rocky coves, of the Pacific ocean.Big Bend, in Texas, is one of the largest national parks. From an elevation of less than 2000 feet along the winding Rio Grande river, to nearly 8000 feet of towering cliffs, it includes massive canyons, vast dessert expanses, and the entire Chisos Mountain range. There is an incredible variety of geologic activity from uplifted limestone in the Sierra del Carmen range, thick mud shales at Hot Springs, and volcanic craters of the Chisos Mountains, to dinosaur remains near the park's Maverick entrance.

Then, in Northern New Mexico, the mountain roads twist through time and terrain, contrasting vermilion desert cliffs and snowy alpine peaks, 13th century stone dwellings, and the birth of the Atomic Age at Los Alamos. The area around Abiquiu is often called "O'Keefe Country" in honor of Georgia O'Keefe. This area is the setting for many if not most of her paintings. It is a ruggedly beautiful Southwest landscape including Echo Canyon, Ghost Ranch, and countless other red rock formations.

Surrounded by red-rock monoliths named, among others, Coffeepot, Cathedral and Bell, is Sedona, Arizona. Also near the city is the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon, a chasm cut through by Oak Creek, with rapids that are wildly wonderful. Towering high above Sedona is the geologically dominating Mogollon Rim, formed from ancient deposits of limestone, mudstone and sandstone. This awesome rim constitutes the southwestern boundary of the vast Colorado Plateau which extends into parts of five other states.

And, of course, there is the famed Grand Canyon, a very colorful, steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in northern Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park. The canyon is about 277 miles long, ranges in width from 0.25 to 15 miles and attains a depth of more than a mile. Nearly two billion years of the Earth 's history has been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut through layer after layer of varicolored rock.

Lake Powell, created by the Glen Canyon Dam, is 186 miles long with more than 1,986 miles of shoreline. It wends its way through a desert paradise with excellent vistas of multi-colored, towering rocks, pinnacles, buttes, arches and amphitheaters. Blue water, clear skies, sandy beaches complete the picture.

Monument Valley in Utah is an area of free standing sandstone rock forms that rise majestically from the desert floor. Up to 1,000 feet tall, they create a truly magical desert landscape that looks surreal, like mountains on the moon.

A complete contrast to the desertscapes of the Southwest, California and the far west present fertile, lush green hillsides punctuated by briliantly colored flowering plants. Below the hillsides, on the coast, are the crashing and pounding surf, blue expanses, golden beaches, rocky coves, of the Pacific ocean.

"I am currently painting various series of my interpretations of these contemporary American landscapes which may be seen on my internet website."



Vivid colors, imaginative concepts are trademarks of Renee Nemerov's exciting landscapes. She has had many major shows throughout the United States. Her sculptures and paintings are internationally collected. View her American Scenic Paintings

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Diet and Nutrition for Children

Diet and Nutrition for Children by Nicky Pilkington

As parents, we know how important it is for our children to eat healthy and receive all the vitamins and nutrients for a healthy body. Many of us also know about the Food Guide Pyramid, but you may not know that children do not use the same food pyramid as adults. Children should eat foods according to the food pyramid designed for children.

The food pyramid emphasizes food from the five major food groups, which your child needs for good health. Such items as fats, oil, and sweets should not be used as much as foods that promote good health. Yes, your child between the age of 2 to 6 will love sweets but this should not be a replacement for healthy food and should not be given all the time.

Obesity is a major problem in the US in young children and this problem begins with you. You have to control what your child eats and ensure they are eating well-balanced and healthy foods and not overdoing it on junk foods.

To begin with, your child should eat 3 well-balanced meals and 2 nutritious snacks every day. Let's start at the top of the pyramid with the Fats, Oils and Sweets. When it comes to this category, you should not allow your child to eat more than 30% of their diet from this group. The type of fat your child is consuming is very important. Saturated fasts include foods like meats, dairy products, coconut, palm and palm kernel oil, raise cholesterol more than unsaturated fats, which are found in olive, peanut, and canola oils, or polyunsaturated fats in safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean and cottonseed oils. They should only receive 10% of their daily calories from saturated fats.

Everyone believes that children need lots of milk for their growing bodies; however, they only need 2 servings from the milk group per day after age 2 until they turn 6. The amount of milk should be between 16-24 ounces per day. Other items in this group include 1 cup of yogurt and 2 ounces of cheese as a serving.

Within the meat group, your child should receive 2 servings per day. This can include 2 to 3 ounces of cooked lean meat, fish, or poultry, or ½ cup of cooked dry beans. Other things you can use as substitutes include 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or 1 egg for 1 ounce of meat.

You child should eat 3 servings from the vegetable group every day. One serving consists of ½ cup of chopped or raw vegetables or 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables.

From the fruit group your little one should eat 2 servings per day. This can include 1 piece of fruit or a wedge of a melon, ¾ cup of 100 percent fruit juice, ¼ cup of dried fruit, or ½ cup of canned fruit.

From the grain group you should serve your child 6 servings per day. This can include for one serving 1 slice of bread, ½ cup of cooked pasta or rice, 1 ounce of ready to eat cereal, or ½ cup of cooked cereal.



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Some Advice When Learning to Speak Japanese

Some Advice When Learning to Speak Japanese by Cory Pangelinan

You may need to learn the Japanese language because you are traveling to Japan and want to become familiar with popular Japanese words and phrases. Or you might have taken a class to learn Japanese years before and are now looking for a refresher course. Perhaps you have a great interest in learning to speak Japanese simply because you love the Japanese language.

Whatever the reasons you desire to learn to speak Japanese, you will want to be sure to keep the following advice in mind.

There are many aspects of the Japanese language that you might be considering learning. If you are interested in learning essential Japanese words and phrases to get through a few conversations with those who speak Japanese fluently, then beginning with the basics is the best place to start.

Learn popular words and phrases such as “hello”, “how are you?” and “thank you” first. Then practice using them in your daily conversations with those who speak Japanese. If you do not know anyone who speaks Japanese, keep practicing and speaking your words and phrases daily anyway - practice makes perfect.

If you want to learn Japanese so that you can better understand Japanese etiquette and culture, it is probably best to immerse yourself in conversational Japanese language studies. Learning Japanese this way can be beneficial because you will understand the body language, intonation and communication styles of those who speak Japanese fluently.

Listen to conversational audio, observe fluent speakers interacting with each other, and even try to watch and comprehend Japanese news or other real-life Japanese shows on TV. When listening to others speak Japanese, you still want to try to pick up on basic Japanese words and phrases. However, in learning conversational Japanese, it would be to your advantage to focus on situational phrases and even Japanese slang or expressions as well.

Understanding and using these types of colloquialisms is what helps you to become fluent in the Japanese language. Instead of focusing on basic phrases like “hello” and “good morning”, you will want to focus on how to begin interactions by asking questions like “what is your name?” or “what do you do for a living?”. Japanese etiquette plays a role in conversation, so take notice of the phrases and intonations that younger people use when speaking to their elders or that employees use to speak to their superiors.

It can be very difficult learning a new language. You want to try your best to stay motivated. When learning the Japanese language, you are not only learning to speak new words, you are also learning to read and interpret a different type of writing. Languages such as French and Spanish contain the same letters as the English language, but used in slightly different ways. The Japanese language will be a totally new way of reading and writing for you.

Do not be afraid of making mistakes with reading, writing or speaking Japanese, instead try to learn from your mistakes. Record yourself while you practice speaking Japanese so that you are aware of your mistakes in pronunciation and intonation. Being able to identify your weaknesses as you learn Japanese is the best way to improve.



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Insect or Arachnid?

Insect or Arachnid? by Charles Kassotis

Many people think of bugs as insects, but the fact of the matter is that just about any small, creepy and crawly thing can be a bug. Centipedes, spiders, and all sorts of insects are considered bugs. So, while an insect is always a bug, a bug is not always an insect. While the difference is not usually a matter of life and death, it is still nice to know the difference between different types of bugs. For the most part, people tend to thing that arachnids (spiders fall into this category) are insects because they are also considered bugs. This is not true, however. There are some very real differences between insects and arachnids.

Insects have three different body regions. They have a head (self explanatory), a thorax, which is the middle section, and an abdomen. If you look carefully at an insect, you will find that the legs of an insect (insects have six legs, and six legs only — no more and no less) are attached to the thorax. When one looks at an insect, it is apparent that there are three distinct sections. Also, some insects (though not all) have wings. No arachnids have wings.

Arachnids, on the other hand, have eight legs and only two body sections: the head and the abdomen. Arachnids get their name from an ancient Greek legend. It was said that Athena found a woman called Arachne boasting that her weaving was better than anyone, even the goddess’s weaving. Greek gods and goddesses did not take well to upstart mortals, so Arachne was turned into a spider. She could weave only her webs, and all spiders now carry her name.

Even though these differences between insects and arachnids exist, there are also similarities. First of all, both types of bugs have an exoskeleton. This means that the skeleton is on the outside of the body, rather than on the inside. Even though we as humans have a skeleton that protects some organs, it is still located beneath the skin. And in areas like the legs and arms, the skeleton is protected by muscles and skin. With bugs, the skeleton is on the outside and protects everything inside. Some have very hard exoskeletons, like black widows and cockroaches. Another similarity is regarding the eyes. Both insects and arachnids have multi-faceted eyes that can see in many directions at once.

Additionally, both insects and arachnids can have more than just one pair of eyes. Some have up to six eyes or more! Additionally, poison is not limited to just arachnids. Some insects are poisonous (like scorpions). With all bugs, though, the potency of the poison varies from species to species.

And, finally, the biggest similarity is that many people do not like them. Insect or arachnid, there are many people who are scared of bugs. They find them alien looking and distasteful. And they have a way of popping out unexpectedly to startle and alarm. But, for the most part, if we leave bugs alone, they will not harm us.



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Saving Seeds from Your Garden

Saving Seeds from Your Garden by Kathy Anderson

For many gardeners, the garden actually begins in January when the first seed catalog arrives in the mailbox. While the cold wind howls outside, we retire to a cozy chair and leaf through the catalog, carefully notating which varieties of lettuce and tomatoes to try and wishing we had the space to plant each and every flower so artfully displayed on its pages.

But have you ever wondered where your great-grandparents acquired the seeds for their gardens, before there were seed catalogs and fancy garden centers?

They saved seeds for the next year from their own gardens!

Saving seeds from your own flowers or vegetables is a wonderful way to fully experience the cycle of plant growth. It is also much less expensive than buying seeds each spring, and seeds saved from your plants will be well suited to the peculiarities of your own garden’s growing conditions. Not only that, it is also quite a simple process.

Save seeds only from vigorous, healthy plants. Some plant diseases may be harbored in the seed where it will then be passed on to the next generation of plants. So don’t save seeds from a plant that is obviously diseased or has struggled all season. Collect seeds from the plants that have the characteristics you desire, such as height, hardiness, early or late ripening, flavor or vigor.

It is not recommended to save seeds from hybrid plants. Hybrids are the result of crossing two genetically different parent plants, both of which have been severely inbred to concentrate the desirable characteristics. The first generation, referred to as an F1 hybrid, is superior to the parents. But succeeding generations of plants grown from seed saved from an F1 plant tend to randomly revert to the characteristics of the original inbred ancestor plants.

Plants that are not hybrids are referred to as open pollinated. Many seed catalogs will identify which of their seeds are hybrids or open pollinated. If you intend to save your own seed, always start with open pollinated seeds. Some of these may also be identified as heirloom seeds. These heirloom varieties have been passed down for generations, often saved within one family for many years before becoming available to the general public.

Cross pollination is another concern for the seed-saving gardener. Cross pollination often results in seeds which have a different genetic makeup than that of the parent plant. Pumpkins, squash and small gourds may cross pollinate with each other, resulting in seeds that will grow to produce rather picturesque fruit. Sweet corn will cross pollinate with field corn or popcorn, and your 6-inch marigolds will cross with your neighbor’s 18-inch pompon marigolds. However, crossing will only occur within a species. Cucumbers won’t cross with squash, and cosmos won’t cross with pansies.

To avoid cross pollination, keep two varieties of the same species separated by as much space as possible. Some species, such as corn, are wind-pollinated and the pollen can travel great distances. These plants must be pollinated by hand and kept isolated from other varieties of their species. This can be done with corn, for example, by tying a small paper bag over selected ears before the silk emerges, then once the silk has appeared it is hand pollinated with pollen from the same plant or its healthy neighbors.

Seeds should be collected on a dry, sunny day. Frost doesn’t hurt most seed as long as the seed remains dry. Vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes should be allowed to become slightly overripe before their seeds are collected. Flower seeds and vegetable seed such as lettuce should be collected after the seedheads have become dry, but don’t wait too long, as many will shatter, meaning they’ll be dropped from the seedpod or seedhead if they remain on the plant too long.

Cucumber, squash and tomato seeds need an additional step before they are ready for storage. First the seeds must be separated from the pulp, then dried. Scoop the seeds from these vegetables, pulp and all. Place the whole mess in a container of water and give it a good stir, then let it settle a bit. The pulp will rise to the top while the seeds will sink to the bottom. Carefully pour off the pulp, and repeat the process until most of the pulp has been poured off. Then strain out the seeds and set them on newspapers to dry.

Seeds should go into storage as dry as possible. Give all seed a post-harvest drying period of at least a week, just to be sure they’re dry. Spread them out on a paper plate or newspapers in a warm area out of the sun while they dry.

It’s very important to keep the seed dry during storage. Store your dry seeds in tightly sealed jars, metal film containers, or old vitamin bottles. To save space, smaller quantities of several varieties of seeds can be stored in separate envelopes inside a jar. A cool, but never freezing, garage, closed-off spare room or cool basement can all be good places for storing seeds. Or simply keep your sealed jars of seeds in the refrigerator. Temperatures between 32 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit are ideal.

Be sure to label your jars and envelopes so when spring comes around again you’ll know which flower seeds and vegetable seeds you’re planting, and include the date the seeds were collected. Some seeds will remain viable for several years, but most will grow best if planted right away the following spring.

Try saving some vegetable or flower seeds from your garden this year and grow them next season. This endless cycle can allow you to realize the endless joy of gardening through all the seasons and all the stages of a plant’s life.

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5 Basic Steps to Safeguard Your Home and Property

5 Basic Steps to Safeguard Your Home and Property by Glenn Freiboth

1. Outsmart a Burglar by Thinking like a Burglar

One thing every homeowner should do at least twice a year is take a walk around and inside your home with a close friend or neighbor who is not that familiar with your house. Start outside and ask yourself "how could I break in the easiest way? The purpose of not going around the house alone is that your friend may spot things you'll overlook. Return the favor and complete a survey for your friend.

Besides the obvious "lived-in" look, do not get into a habit of only doing certain things only when you are not home. Chances are good you can tell when your neighbor isn't home. Remember it's a burglar's job to know the same things. Most professional criminals can tell nobody is home at least four or five houses away.

Several obvious things a burglar will notice are always closing the drapes ONLY when you're not home. Having no garbage cans out collection day, or an empty can sitting at the curb are obvious tip-offs you are not home. So are closing up the house as tight as a drum in the hot summer months without the air-conditioner running. Turning on a certain light or two and every other room is in total darkness. The same goes for picking up all the children’s toys, taking in the dog, shutting the garage door if you frequently leave it open, and turning off the lawn sprinkler.

Many people before leaving turn on a so called burglar light which is the light over the kitchen sink. You might as well hang a sign on the front door you are not home! If you use an answering machine never leave a message that you are not home. Instead say you can not come to the phone right now or leave a message. If you do not have a machine, turn down the volume on your telephones before leaving so it can not be heard from outside which another dead giveaway indicating nobody is home.

2. Use Burglar Repellents

Crime officials will tell you its true! A dog is one of the best burglar deterrents. Not because it's vicious, but it is heard. A dog with a menacing bark will scare away a lot of burglars, not only because they don't know what kind of dog you have and what risk it would be to them if try tried to break in, but more likely because a noisy dog will create a disturbance and get attention - the last thing a burglar wants!

If you don't have a dog there's nothing stopping you from pretending. A Beware of Dog sign on your fence, a dog house in the back yard, even a loose dog chain or bowl can drive away a potential burglar. Companies that provide electronic dogs who bark none stop if an intruder trips a relay or otherwise signals his presence are effective also as long they are of good quality.

Other electronic devices that are effective besides the typical whole house alarm systems for windows and doors are infrared or motion detectors that sense movement or the heat given off by one's body. Anyone approaching too close will trigger any number of attached devices. The most effective are powerful lights or burglar horns that either flood the area with light or fill the air with a deafening sound without notice. Just like a barking dog, the would-be burglar will usually run away for fear of being discovered.

To be effective, the sensitivity of such devices much not be set too high or stray animals will set them off too frequently which will get you on the wrong side of your neighbors. Also be sure such devices are high enough that they can't be easily turned off or broken
given off by one's body. Anyone approaching too close will trigger any number of attached devices. The most effective are powerful lights or burglar horns that either flood the area with light or fill the air with a deafening sound without notice. Just like a barking dog, the would-be burglar will usually run away for fear of being discovered.

To be effective, the sensitivity of such devices much not be set too high or stray animals will set them off too frequently which will get you on the wrong side of your neighbors. Also be sure such devices are high enough that they can't be easily turned off or broken.

3. Make Doors Safer

Illegal entry through the front door occurs more often than any other points of entry in your house. All exterior doors should be of solid hard wood or steel reinforced. A good door does no good if the door frame is in bad shape or of inferior construction. Pay special attention to the door jams. Most inexpensive and expensive homes combined are made out of cheap pine. It does not take much force to "kick in" the door even if protected with dead bolts, if the strike plate is attached with only a couple of 1/2 or 3/4 inch screws. Secure doors by installing 2-1/2 to 3 inch stainless steel or nickel plated screws in all your exterior door jams.

4. Make Windows Safer

Burglars break windows as a last resort if they can’t enter through a door or from other outside means. The preferred method is cutting an access hole or slipping in a thin stiff wire and undoing the locking device. Most double hung windows have cheap locks which should be replaced by heavy duty sash locks or even keyed locks, if you can put up with the inconvenience. An old trick is installing a small eyebolt in either corner. If done correctly the window can't be opened, with the eyebolt in place from the outside. You could screw the window shut by drilling a hole through the frame but it defeats the purpose of having a window, and presents a fire hazard. I recommended not doing this.

The safest windows are glass block. Almost impossible to break through, they of course can't be opened and are not as pleasing to look at. However this is a good choice for basements or areas at or near ground level.

Another good protection is installed roll-a-way electric security shutters, or decorative security grates. The main down side is they can prove to be a serious fire hazard and prevent your escape. Newer models install on tracks or can easily be pushed open from inside to lessen their danger in the event of fire and the thick smoke sure to accompany it.

5. Take Household Inventory

The steps talked about above can go a long way to protecting your home but no matter how secure your residence is, if a professional burglar has targeted your home and is determined to break in, he will still probably succeed in breaking into your home. To aid law enforcement officials and greatly assist in insurance claims you should maintain a detailed inventory of all your household valuables.

It makes sense to "mark" important items with some permanent identifying mark. There are a variety of simple tools you can rent that will engrave serial numbers, a driver's license number or some other unique marking into your valuables.

Remember most burglars sell stolen items in order to get cash, usually for illegal drugs. You'll greatly reduce the chances of someone walking off with your TV, DVD or other valuables if it has a conspicuous ID number that can't be removed, simply because it will greatly reduce its street value and make it too much work to get rid of and sell, and of course it is a lot easier to trace and return the property to the rightful owner.

Today, many people have a video camera. Sweep each room and record the contents from several different angles. Next, take close-ups of really important items. To tie-in, have a family member pose with the valuables. In a clear voice identify each item, the date of purchase, price paid and model and serial numbers. Remember to update the tape or disk every time you purchase something new.

If you don't have a video camera, a regular inexpensive digital camera also works well. Make a companion audio tape to go along with it. It very important that the tapes or pictures be kept off the property or they may be stolen or damaged. Keep them in a safety deposit box at your bank. Now set aside an hour or so and complete the security check list on the following page. Correct weak points as soon as possible and your home and property will be more secure.



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Cooking Tips For Outdoor Chefs

Cooking Tips For Outdoor Chefs by Bob Alexander

Outdoor cooking isn't for everyone. It takes a person who is willing to put his reputation as a grilling superstar on the line each time he lights a gas grill or tosses a match onto a flammable pile of charcoal. that the people he feeds will appreciate the food he has cooked. Each time he (or she) steps out of his home into his back yard, armed with copper brush, tongs and forks; he faces a challenge to beat his best individual performance on the backyard grill.

Most of the outdoor chefs I've run across are men. It seems that women had rather stay in the kitchen. I think it is just a ploy to get the men out of the house for a while. The ladies give them the idea that cooking on the grill is almost important as breathing, especially if it's done by him! That will get the guy outside with his chest puffed up, carrying a can of charcoal starter and a match.

First rule! If you're using charcoal and you're using a liquid lighter, know what you are dousing on those briquettes! It is really not the volume of the whoooomp that determines whether your coals will burn consistently. Never use gasoline, lacquer thinner, lantern fluid or any of those things that will blow you out of your shoes. Stick with charcoal lighter.

One big tip! Never use kerosene to start your charcoal! No matter how long you let your charcoal burn, no matter how much more briquettes on the coals, your rib eyes will have that subtle aroma and taste of kerosene. Your grill will smell like a piece of construction equipment. It's best to stay with prescribed fuels that don't stink.

There are other methods to ignite your charcoal. Use the chimney type device where you put the charcoal in an inverted cone and push a couple of sheets of newspaper in the bottom. Put a match to the paper in the bottom and the draft of the chimney will make the coals burn. I have never been able to keep that apparatus around the house for more than a summer due to rust, being stepped on or having the neighbors' borrow it.

There is also the electric heating iron category of charcoal starters. Just plug it into an outlet, let it get red hot and stick it under the charcoal. It doesn't take long to get a pile of charcoal glowing and shimmering with heat. You don't have to worry about the whooomp either! The heating iron works well but it's just not the same as seeing flames shoot as high as your house. You only get that with a liquid lighter that you're not supposed to use in the first place.

Let's talk about charcoal grills versus gas grills. I use both in my back yard barbequing. Cooking with gas is almost like cooking on the gas stove in the kitchen. Boring! Maybe that's why I prefer charcoal. It's just manlier to battle the flames and rescue a steak just in the nick of time, from being overly cooked. That's the way outdoor cooking is supposed to be; a man conquering the elements!

Really, cooking on a gas grill is a nice and comfortable way to grill steaks, chickens, burgers, chops and vegetables. One of the areas in which the gas grills are deficient is smoking meat. As far as I know, you just can't do that with today's grills. You have to have a smoker. I prefer charcoal smokers of course, but I've had excellent results with electric smokers also.

Smokers, both electric and charcoal, are set up pretty much in the same way. The ones that I use are tall round ones that have a trap door opening on the side so you can add charcoal or water in the water bowl. There are other kinds of course and you can find them at a hardware store or outdoor market place. The costs are going to range from roughly $75 to $500 depending on the one you choose. I think most of them are good, but you can usually get just as much satisfaction from a cheap one instead of the high priced smokers. Of course there is the prestige of getting one of those sleek, black ones with the chrome smoke pipes. Gives you sort of a chill just to think of owning one of those, doesn't it?

Meat smoked on an electric grill is great if you have some wood smoke flavor to make it tasty. I know you can buy little cans of wood chips to add some character to your cooking. Simply pour a little water in the can, set the can on the lava rocks in the bottom of the smoker, and when starts to simmer, you have hickory, cherry or pecan steam permeating your Boston butt! This is the city folks' way of making barbeque.

Another big tip! If you've left the smoker outside uncovered, check to make sure the lava rocks are dry. If it has rained since your last cookout, chances are that the bottom of the smoker is covered in water. If so, don't plug in the heating iron! It's not a wise move because you will blow the iron up! Drain the water out of the base first, let the lava rocks dry, then have a safe barbeque.

My personal favorite is the charcoal smoker. It's really not hard to use, though a lot of people seem to think it's some kind of a miracle that the meat I smoke tastes so good. Some even think there is a secret to my success when I cook a pork loin or Boston butts and wind up with some of the most delicious barbeque you have ever tasted. Some folks even think there is a secret ingredient that I haven't shared with anyone!

I usually smoke three or four Boston butts at a time. It's easy. First I load the coal pan with charcoal, and then use a charcoal lighter fluid to start the coals. You could use one of the instant light charcoals if you wish, but just make sure than when you add charcoal, you use the regular briquettes or your meat will taste funny.

After the coals are lit and the flames have died, fill up the metal water bowl with about a quart of water. This helps keep the meat moist. Next lay the meat on the two racks of the smoker. I salt and pepper the meat liberally, and then put the lid back on the smoker and I'm finished for about an hour.

For three Boston butts, I usually let them cook for about 12 hours, adding charcoal and hickory chunks to the hot coals about every hour and a half. Some chefs soak the hickory in water for thirty minutes or so before adding them to the coals. I prefer to lay the wood chunks on the live coals. The dry wood smoking and burning will give you a mild taste of hickory, not the smell and taste of a burning barn! When the meat reaches 180 degrees on the meat the thermometer, take it off and tear it apart with forks. This way separates the pork easily. You can add barbeque sauce at this time or serve it on the table.

There is one ingredient so unique, so necessary to cooking good barbeque. It's PATIENCE! Allow yourself enough time to cook the meat thoroughly. Most people do not do that. We are a society of instant gratification. If we want something, we want it now! That just won't work when you're trying for the best tasting barbeque you can cook. Smoking takes awhile, so give it the time it deserves!



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A Historical Guide To Aruba

A Historical Guide To Aruba by Bill Urell

Aruba is a Caribbean paradise many people have long dreamt of going to. It is a long island, approximately 32 kilometers, found in the Caribbean Sea and north of Venezuela. Aruba has dry climate and a landscape that is cactus strewn. Tourists looking for a sunny and warm weather can enjoy immensely in this lovely place.

Every place has its own history. This history molds the culture of the area making it what it is known today.

How did Aruba begin? Who were its first settlers? To have a better understanding of the islands present situation, one must look at its colorful history.

Aruba got its name from oro huba, which is a Spanish phrase meaning there was gold. But since no gold was found by the Spanish people, they thought that the island has no value at all. Some believers claim that the island got its name from oruba, an Indian word which meant well placed. Another possibility is the word ora and oubao which means shell and island respectively.

Caquetios Indians of the so called Arawak tribe were the first inhabitants of Aruba. That time, the Caribs were attacking these tribes, and so they migrated to Aruba from Venezuela. The island of Aruba is distant from the popular Caribbean islands, and so the island is closely tied with South America. Indian settlers were able to leave significant fragments which dated back to 1,000 A.D discovered in modern times.

In 1499, a Spanish explorer named Alonso de Ojeda arrived on the island and established a European colony. Many of the Caquetios Indians were enslaved to Hispaniola.

The Dutch was able to acquire Aruba in 1636, and was controlled by them for almost two centuries. The Indians remained free, unlike with the Spanish colony. Military personnel maintained the place. During the Napoleonic wars in 1805, the island was briefly controlled by the British people. And by 1816, it was then returned to the Dutch.

The discovery of gold in 1824 improved the life on the island. It was then able to make major exports of dividivi pods, gold, phosphate, and aloe. The operations ceased in 1916 because of the dwindling supplies of gold, and the mining industry soon became unprofitable.

In 1924, a trans-shipment facility for crude oil opened in Aruba which paved way for the islands prosperity; and in 1928, an oil refinery was also opened which was named Lago Oil and Transport Company Limited. This was located on the east side of Aruba island, and on the west was a small refinery named Royal Dutch Shell. In 1985, the refinery closed.

During the 20th centurys last decades, the tourism in Aruba greatly improved. The island has many resorts, and therefore has a small unemployment rate. It even earned the reputation as the Las Vegas in the Caribbean area. In all of West Indies, the island has the most superior standard of living with a very low illiteracy rate.

By the year 1986, Aruba became one of the Kingdom of the Netherlands autonomous member. The residents of the island are a mixture of Europeans, Americans, Far East, and Caribbean.

In 1991, the Coastal Oil Co. re-opened the refinery.

Many of Arubas geographical areas are named after Indian warriors and chiefs, like Turibana, Camacuri, Andicuri, Guadirikiri, and Bushri.

Aruba is among the most admired vacation spots along the Caribbean. Approximately a million tourists visit the island annually. If you are looking for a perfect vacation place, Aruba can offer you all its grandeur.



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Vitamin A, And How It Can Improve Your Health

Vitamin A, And How It Can Improve Your Health by Ben Adams

Among the fat-soluble vitamins, Vitamin A is the first to be unveiled. It is a pale yellow primary alcohol that came from carotene. It usually affects the maintenance and formation of the skin, bones, teeth and mucous membrane as well as vision and reproduction.

Vitamin A is also called retinol and it is popularly known for helping the eyes adjust to light changes. This vitamin is mostly sourced from animal foods such as liver, fish liver oil, milk and other milk products, eggs and butter.

It is advisable that Vitamin A be obtained from the diet rather than from the supplements. It is because Vitamin A acquired from a varied diet provides the optimum potential of heath benefits that supplements cannot.

Vitamin A can also be found in various dark green and deep orange fruits and vegetables including carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, bok choy, turnip greens, mustard greens and romaine lettuce.

Liver is a very rich source of Vitamin A since it is chiefly stocked in the liver of animals and humans. There are also small amounts of this vitamin in most human tissues. this kind of Vitamin A is found in chemical forms dubbed as retinoids. The rest of the Vitamin A in the human and animal bodies is produced in the intestines from the beta-carotene and other carotenoids, which is abundant in many vegetables and fruits. The beta-carotene is the most active carotenoid but it is inefficiently sucked up and transformed to retinol compared to the Vitamin A that comes from animal sources. The top sources of beta-carotene include carrots, pumpkins, broccoli, apricots, spinach and collard greens, sweet potato and cantaloupe.

Vitamin A intake is unquestionably necessary to human health. If you didn't acquire the right amount of this vitamin, you will become A-deficient. This deficiency is called Hypovitaminosis A. Vitamin A deficiency can cause xerophthalmia which can lead to night blindness. Other symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency are skin dryness, susceptibility to bacterial invasion and dryness of the eyes caused by malfunctioning of the tear glands. However, sufficient amount of Vitamin A has so many health benefits.

• Vitamin A is best known for promoting as well as maintaining healthy eyesight. This vitamin helps the eye's retina to function well. Vitamin A is also very significant for the veracity of the mucous membranes around the eyes.

Vitamin A is really helpful in inhibiting night blindness as well as in helping the eyes to adjust from bright light to darkness. Aside from that, eyedrops with Vitamin A are also effective in curing eye disorder specifically dry eye which is due to the tear glands' inability to secrete sufficient fluid.

• Guards the body against infections like flu, colds and bronchitis. Vitamin A is also known as "the anti-infective vitamin". It plays an important role in guarding the body from infection. Vitamin A can be very valuable in fighting colds and other common infections by sustaining the healthy maintenance of the mucous membrane. This nutrient also keeps the body surfaces healthy to make them capable of attacking micro organisms. In case of chronic bronchitis, Vitamin A promotes curing of lung tissues that are damaged.

Also, Vitamin A encourages and improves many immune functions like antibody response and the activity of different white blood cells including phagocytes and T helper cells. This immune-enhancing function of Vitamin A helps heal the infected tissues of the body and boosts its resistance to infection.

• Helps fight cancer. Aside from boosting the immune system, Vitamin A may also be of value in fighting breast and lung cancer as well as in escalating the rate of survival of those who are suffering from leukemia. This nutrient can also guard the body against the progression of a melanoma, a type of skin cancer that's usually malignant. Moreover, studies show that cancer patients encompassing high vitamin A intakes usally have good response to chemotherapy treatment.

• Aids in normal pregnancy and fetal development. Due to its imperative role in cell development and differentiation, sufficient amount of Vitamin A helps in ensuring that the changes taking place in the cells and tissues during fetal growth normally happens.

• Heals skin diseases like acne, rosacea, eczema as well as psoriasis. Studies proved that Vitamin A is necessary in achieving healthy skin

• Protects the body against certain gastrointestinal problems. Vitamin A is helpful in protecting the lining of the digestive tract. Thus, it may relieve symptoms of ulcers and inflammatory bowel disease.

• Promotes health of epithelial cells. This nutrient is necessary in forming healthy epithelial cells. These cells include the internal and external surfaces of the body and are located in the lungs, skin, inner ear, developing teeth, sex organs, gums, nose, sex organs, glands and their ducts, cervix and other body parts. Most epithelial cells generate mucus, which is needed to lubricate body surfaces and defend micro organisms that may attack the body.

The human body needs sufficient amount of Vitamin A daily so make sure to include Vitamin A-rich foods in your diet. If you're taking Vitamin A supplements, it must be taken with food. Some fat in your diet will improve absorption.



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Warning-DO NOT OPEN UNSOLICITED EMAIL

Warning-DO NOT OPEN UNSOLICITED EMAIL by Chris Kaminski

Copyright 2006 Computer Guys Live Inc.

There are many threats online that may seem very safe when you recieve them in your inbox. Lets’ start with Phishing and Pharming because there is no software you can use to stop them. For these you need to be aware they exist and watch out for some tell tale signs. Also, the one golden rule that would prevent most email born issues ”Don’t open unsolicited email”! Let me say that again, “DO NOT OPEN UNSOLICITED EMAIL”.

Phishing (pronounced ‘fishing’). This is a scam in which you receive an official looking email from eBay or PayPal or maybe it looks like it came from your bank. There will be some excuse for changes to your account and they need you to re-send your information. Sometimes they even provide a link. Either way don’t do it. This scam is designed to collect personal account and financial info and is one of the leading causes of idenity theft.

You can tell the real from the fake if you look carefully. First, official emails will address you by name not as ‘valued customer’. Second, official emails will direct you to log into your account, not solicit information right there. Again, don’t trust the link provided. Open a fresh browser window and type in the web address. This will prevent you from being re-directed. And third, if you really want to be sure, you can contact the company and see if they did indeed send you the email.

A growing offshoot of this scam are the emails that offer cheap medications or unbelievable prices on software. The great majority of these are just to collect your credit card information. The thing to remember here is the old adage “If it is too good to be true, it isn’t”. And if they do ship you a product you can bet that it its either pirated or of inferior quality. The best thing to do is a Google search and sees what comes up.

Many cases of identity theft are caused by consumers clicking on these fraudulent links and unwittingly giving out their financial information. Please check all e-mail carefully before opening it or clicking on their links.

If you have recently ordered something on PayPal or Ebay, watch out for these fake e-mails that will look official, but have a fake return e-mail address. And remember to contact us at Computer Guys Live online if you need to scan your computer for spyware and viruses.



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How to Get the Most out of Your iPod

How to Get the Most out of Your iPod by Adrian Kennelly

Have you every bought something, like a new car or new kitchen device, and months (or even years later), someone comes by and introduces you to a feature that you never knew existed?

Well, if this has ever happened to you; take heed: you aren’t alone! There are so many features and gadgets and settings on today’s modern devices, that it sometimes feels that you need to take a school course in gadgetology just to ensure that you’re enjoying your item to its fullest capacity.

So, in an effort to ensure that you’re getting the most bang for your buck, let’s take a look at some of the advantages of your iPod (whether you own it now, or are in the market to buy one).

Some of these advantages may seem very straightforward to you, while others might be an eye opener.

Remember, too: you may not use a particular feature or advantage right now, but that doesn’t mean the opportunity won’t arise in the future for you to enjoy something new.

After we’ve looked at the advantages of the iPod, our next section will explore various shortcuts and hints for you to further enjoy these marvels of modern technology.

Size Does Matter!


While you’re obviously aware that your iPod can store your music for you while you’re on the go, you might not be aware of just how much space there is to some of the new 4th generation iPods on the market right now.

Current versions offer 20 gigabyte and 40 gigabyte storage capacities, which is enormous for most audiophiles. Of added convenience, the new iPods also offer a new music menu, and support for multiple playlists.


The Shuffle Feature


iPod’s shuffle feature allows you to listen to music you’ve selected yourself, such as listening to a radio station that plays only the music you like. That’s why Apple added the “Shuffle Songs” feature – this saves you from having to activate the shuffle in the iPod’s settings menu and then browse through several levels just so you can select songs.

Not Just for Music…


The iPod was originally marketed as a device for listening to music; and this made sense, since that wonderful teenage demographic spends more than the other groups put together! Yet as the iPod has matured, so has its target market.

The educational market has now caught on to the advantages offered by the iPod; and this is a driving reason why many people who might not otherwise buy an iPod are finding one in their pocket.

For example, take the case of Duke University in North Carolina. University officials provided 1,650 of the 20 GB iPods to freshmen. These sets of iPods came pre-loaded with campus information, orientation notes, and an academic calendar.

And here’s the most interesting part: the Duke iPods adopted the format of the iTunes store so students can purchase academic materials, course outlines, language lessons, and yes of course: music. We look specifically at iTunes in the fourth section of this book.

In addition, there’s also the thriving audiobook market. We’ve come a long, long way from a binder full of tapes! Now, entire books can be downloaded onto an iPod, and enjoyed on the go.

These audiobooks include everything from young fiction to romance, from business books to self-help, and everything in between.

So if you’re currently using your iPod just for music – or that’s what you plan to do when you buy one – remember that it can indeed be used for so much more.



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Six Requirements For Financial Independence

Six Requirements For Financial Independence by Joe Rispoli

All of us would like to be financially independent, but what can you actually do to become financially independent?

1. Be in business for yourself
2. Sell a product that is in demand
3. Absolutely guarantee the product
4. Give better service than your competitors
5. Reward those who do the work
6. Attain your success by building the success of others.

One way to gain financial independence is through Network Marketing.

Network marketing as predicted by experts, is showing definite signs of going mainstream. More and more people who previously rejected Network Marketing, are now getting involved, and large companies that used traditional methods of marketing in the past, are now adopting the concept.

What is it? Network Marketing, as it is called today, has been around since the 1950s. Network Marketing originally known as Multi Level Marketing (MLM), is probably one of the most misunderstood concepts in America today.

In Network Marketing, companies move products through a group of independent distributors who buy wholesale, sell retail, and sponsor other people to do the same. For your efforts, you can earn overrides on multi levels of people in your organization.

What is so attractive about this business is that there is no prejudice. Anybody over 18 can prosper and succeed. No color, race, gender, age, employment or educational background can stop you. All you have to do is be open minded and follow the simple steps laid out by your company. You have unlimited earning potential. There is no ceiling. Simple, Fun, Money are three words that can be associated with the most powerful marketing method to distribute products in the 1990s and beyond. Personal growth, along with financial freedom is two of the things you can expect from Network Marketing.

Why Am I So Confused About It?

First, ask yourself what the difference is between Network Marketing and Multi Level Marketing. Nothing! They are one in the same. MLM has been around for forty some odd years now and started as a part time business opportunity. By the middle of the eighties many people were earning substantial amounts of money and were beginning to do the business full time. By this time the phrase "Multi Level Marketing" had a pretty tarnished reputation. Well deserved, we might add. Any new industry is going to have its con artists but this had many. Perhaps that is why a lot of people refer to this as a pyramid scheme (which of course is false).

By this time, John Naisbitt had published his well received and highly successful bestseller "Megatrends" and devoted an entire chapter on networking. We had been doing it subconsciously all along and we still do. So the industry came of age: More and more people were using the phrase, "Network Marketing." Companies selling growth patterns astronomical in both the quality and quantity of people and found this marketing concept to be a wonderful way to move products in the nineties and beyond. Network Marketing was born.

In Network Marketing you are not a door to door salesman, so lets dispel that myth up front. You are in business for yourself (as an independent agent), but not by yourself. You can have very little start up costs and you buy wholesale and distribute product at retail. But, unlike other marketing methods, you have the ability to build a group of people under you, all distributing a little bit of product everyday and then collecting an override on the organization you helped to create.

Remember, this is a group effort (in business for yourself, but not by yourself) and the big money is in organizational overrides. It is almost like owning a chain of stores, or owning a large marketing distribution company. In traditional business (lets use a corporate sales organization) the sales manager hires by adding new people and assigning territories. If a person gets terminated or resigns, you subtract. If the sales organization has 100 people you will probably have a manager for every 5 people. Traditional business is structured a lot like Network Marketing, but in traditional business you do not collect overrides. How many times have you ever recommended a friend for a job in your company and collected an override for it? But, someone on top did! So, the power lies in the ability for Network Marketers to multiply and duplicate.

You build your organization by going wide and deep. Start by lining five people across. Teach them to line five people across, and have them teach their five people. So everyone is working with five people, just like traditional business. Only now, anybody who has desire and the ability to learn simple concepts has the ability to earn vast sums of money by exposing great products everyday and teaching others to do the same! And in time you will have a bigger sales force, all well managed and trained without the headaches of inventory, paperwork, computers, payroll, and staffing. You are an independent agent, all that is handled by the parent company. Once you have successfully trained five people, you go out and repeat the process again, you will have attrition, but are now multiplying, going wide and deep and just subtracting, not dividing when attrition occurs.

People ask me all the time what I do for a living and my reply is always, "I talk to people, and the more I talk, the more my business grows." It took IBM 40 years to reach One Billion Dollars per year. Some quality MLM organizations will have surpassed that mark in less than 7 years!

Getting Educated, Trained, Going Back To School

Signing an application and sitting back just will not cut it. You must be trained first. We train with our jobs. Or better yet, how about the airline pilot you are going to entrust with the job of flying you to your destination. We guess it would not matter to you if he were trained. Or the doctor, the lawyer, well you get the point. Like any business, you need to be trained. Actors and actresses rehearse, professional sports teams practice, and so should you.

Like a passion, be prepared at all times. Be ready. Like that hobby you are so well informed about. It took a lot of effort for you to learn what you did, right? It probably took quite a while to pick all that information up. Other than pure personal enjoyment, it probably cost you money. But yet some people are not willing to commit time to learn something new or have the patience to see it through, and we are talking your life here! Five, ten fifteen hours a week, that is all it takes. Consistency, every day, week, month. Commitment, just like you have with a job. People helping people. Your sponsor is helping you develop five people. You are doing the same with your five people and have those people do the same.

Simple Business Plan, show, try, tell, do. You need to, 1. Commit to your Network Marketing Business.
2. Use the companies great products.
3. Expose the products and opportunity to others.
4. Duplicate the above three things by teaching others to do the same.

"Help Other People Get What They Want And You Too Will Get What You Want."

Zig Ziglar

Word Of Mouth Advertising

You do it all the time. Now let us get paid for it. Do you ever go to a restaurant, enjoy it, and tell your friends about it? Or how about that movie you saw this past weekend, or the sale at you local store? Yes, you probably mentioned that too. Did you ever wonder how some hit movies make forty million dollars in a single weekend? Pretty amazing numbers when it takes a lot of seven dollars to equal forty million. Did you ever get a commission for doing that? How about a "thank you?" Not even something free? We are still waiting too.

The idea of Network Marketing is to pay you for your work. Any great company has great products that people use and enjoy so much that they tell their friends about it. These are products that are generally superior to that of anything available in the marketplace.

The power of Network Marketing is the multiplication and duplication of you. You earn money recommending people to try a product you are already using. In traditional business, companies spend huge amounts of money to get the work out. In Network Marketing, you are the advertising. The huge amount of money that went to advertising is no longer needed, so it goes to you.

It has been my experience that regardless of the quality of the program you are promoting, regardless of its commission plan, regardless of its free web page offer, regardless if its a "Ground Floor Opportunity" and regardless of anything else that is being promised, if you figure out the best way to duplicate your efforts, chances are you are going to succeed.



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What Are The Major Benefits Of Niche Marketing?

What Are The Major Benefits Of Niche Marketing? by James Woolley

Many newbies hear about the riches that are being made from websites in popular markets like insurance, poker and real estate, to name just a few, and decide to target these markets themselves. Unfortunately, however, the harsh reality is that however well-designed their website may be, the vast majority will never make any significant income from these markets, because they simply do not have the experience or the required knowledge to be able to compete with the big players in these popular markets.

The big money-earners in these markets, ie those people whose websites are at the top of the search engines for the most popular keywords, will inevitably have years of experience and will probably have thousands of links pointing to them to keep them at the top of the search engines, and because of their high profits will almost certainly have a large advertising budget as well. Therefore this is why I always recommend to people new to internet marketing that they should start off by targeting smaller markets and concentrate on dominating that smaller niche market first of all.

The major advantage of niche marketing is that in most cases your competition is significantly reduced, meaning it's a lot easier to start earning an income from that smaller niche market, and it's certainly easier to rank higher in the search engines.

It's important to note that in my experience most webmasters who run websites in these smaller niches will only have a basic grasp of SEO, and will almost certainly not be experts in this area. This even applies to the top ranked sites in these particular niches, so if you can take some time to read up on SEO and learn some of the techniques, you'll be surprised to see just how easy it is to get your website ranked highly in these smaller niches.

Let me demonstrate by showing you a real-life example. After spending a little bit of time on keyword research I've discovered a keyword phrase that, at the time of writing, gets 21,365 searches every month on Yahoo alone. The term is 'peach cobbler recipe', and after searching on Google and Yahoo, the two main search engines, it's clear that it would be fairly easy to rank highly for this term within just a few months, with good onpage search engine optimization, and a good link-building campaign.

The competing sites already at the top of the rankings, with the exception of the two top-ranked sites all have a low PR (page rank) of 3 or less, so this means that they don't have a large number of quality links pointing to their site. Therefore as it is fairly easy to obtain a PR of 4 or higher, just a basic grounding in SEO will enable you to outrank these sites and get on the first page of results. It's a fairly safe assumption to make that the webmasters of these current top-ranking sites, as I've mentioned before, are probably not experts in SEO.

In this example, you could monetize your website by selling related cookbooks as an affiliate, displaying ads, or you could simply offer a newsletter where people could receive recipes and offers from you, which would enable you to market to these people over and over again and earn profits this way.

The message that I want to get across is that there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of untapped niches out there. It's just a case of going out there and finding them.

You will have far less competition in these smaller niches, and therefore you could easily become a leading player in numerous niches over time.

It's not all about SEO either. People are becoming more and more accustomed to buying information products online, and they are doing so in all kinds of niches. Therefore you could fill a niche by creating your own information product and marketing it to this niche. You could then offer a generous commission to affiliates to promote the program for you, and, if carried out successfully, this would allow you to make a very nice income from this niche without having to build a website and spend time optimizing it until it gets high search engine rankings. You can simply advertise it yourself, or better still allow your affiliates to advertise for you.

So to conclude, just go out there and fill those smaller niches. Some niches will already have attracted the likes of myself, and other experienced marketers, but the world is constantly evolving and new niches are appearing all the time, so there's no excuse for not finding your own profitable niche market.



James Woolley is a full-time marketer who runs a website and newsletter dedicated to helping people make money online through internet marketing.

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Martial Arts Don't Turn Kids Into Bullys

Martial Arts Don't Turn Kids Into Bullys by Scott Taylor

I began to learn Karate when I was just eight years old. I am stressing on the word "Karate", so please don't mix it up with Tae Kwon Doe, or Aikido, or Chung Moo Doe, etc. It was the 60's and in America we only knew Judo and a few styles of Karate.

As any new learner wants to practice his/her art, I too was curious to apply my karate knowledge to show how tough I was. So, I gave into my urge - and vented out at the age of 10 when I beat up a kid in the school playground. But till today (I mean after approximately 40 years later) the incident is nothing more than a matter of disgrace to me. Can you guess why? My Sensei had taught me to use my skill in self defense only and the kid whom I beat was a girl - though older than me. To escape I bunked my Karate class for two weeks.

The outcome was my father took me to Takasan, my Sensei. To my utter astonishment Takasan too did the same thing in his childhood. In a small quarrel with another child he broke up his arm. His Sensei in turn broke both arms of my Sensei's. In contemporary era this thing is not possible but the incident occurred over some 70 years ago when my Sensei was a child like me. The incident took place in Japan where corporal punishment was usual.

It was an unforgettable lesson of my Sensei's life. His father had to take care of him for some months - to feed him, get him dressed, even to the bathroom, etc.

Getting back to the point, every child will not be turned into a bully just because he/she knows karate. It is the teaching that matters a lot in shaping up the personality of your child. Children only resort to violence to impose superiority. If it is not detected and corrected at an early age it will surely lead to turning your lovely flower into a thorny bush.

When I was ten and made a mistake, I too, like other kids of that age hid rather than apologizing to the girl, my father and my Sensei. Still, I have not let myself become a bully. I do not hit back anyone to show off my superiority. In fact most kids thought I was a little kid and couldn't defend myself.

In a nutshell, I would like to say if you are worried about your child becoming a bully for his possession of the knowledge regarding how to defend himself, you think that he will harm people around, then please do some research first. Find a good, centered, respectful Sensei, a Dojo that teaches respect for others along with martial art tactics. Help your child to become a better person with inner strength and ability.

Philip Wylie truly said:

"One good teacher in a lifetime may sometimes
change a delinquent into a solid citizen."



Scott Taylor is a noted author and prolific writer of many resources such as Martial Arts, Herbal Remedies, and Real Estate Investing. His various websites provide information on a variety of subjects and topics. Martial Arts Articles and Reviews

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