Becoming A Landlord: Things To Consider First

Being a landlord is certainly a great way to make more money in the real estate business, because as a landowner who can also generate income through rental and lease agreements, you can often increase your earning power significantly. Not only do successful landlords make money from rent; they also gain from increases in the equity value of their properties. And there are tax incentives for landlords, to make such things as repairs deductible as business expenses.

Before venturing into the business of owning and leasing property, be aware that sometimes the role of a landlord can be a full time job – and it will always constitute at least a serious part time job that requires your undivided attention several hours or more each week or month. Emergencies happen and your tenants need to call you – or your representative – at any hour of the day, even on holidays and Being a landlord is certainly a great way to make more money in the real estate business, because as a landowner who can also generate income through rental and lease agreements, you can often increase your earning power significantly. Not only do successful landlords make money from rent; they also gain from increases in the equity value of their properties. And there are tax incentives for landlords, to make such things as repairs deductible as business expenses.

Before venturing into the business of owning and leasing property, be aware that sometimes the role of a landlord can be a full time job – and it will always constitute at least a serious part time job that requires your undivided attention several hours or more each week or month. Emergencies happen and your tenants need to call you – or your representative – at any hour of the day, even on holidays and weekends, to get help. Sometimes tenants don't pay, and you have to become a bill collector or deal with the local authorities to have tenants evicted from your building. And there are times when you have to do routine chores like painting fences and cutting the grass. So unless you enjoy this kind of nonstop responsibility, you may want to look into the possibility of delegating some or all of the landlord tasks to another person or organization.

There are many ways to assume the job of landlord. Many real estate investors assign the entire responsibility to a property management company that specializes in providing services to owners who don't have the time or the desire to be day-to-day landlords. A management company can handle things such as handyman repairs, rent billing and collection, tenant complaints, maintenance of insurance coverage, exterior landscaping, interior maid service and cleaning, replacement of old or damaged furniture and appliances, and advertising for new tenants. In exchange for these services, the management company will be paid, usually as a percentage of the income produced by the property. For example, a company might charge you one month's rent each year, to oversee the rent of a single-family house


Another common approach is to appoint a tenant to assume some of the duties of the landlord, in exchange for reduced or free rent. If you have an apartment building, for instance, and there is a police officer living in one of your units, you could agree to give the officer one week of free rent each month, in exchange for keeping an eye on the premises when you are away. Or you could give free rent to a tenant who agreed to maintain the landscaping and make sure that garbage collection is done on a routine basis.

Before becoming a landlord, make a list of the duties involved. Then decide which ones you want to do, and which ones you would rather hand off to someone else. You may find that striking a comfortable balance between doing some on your own and delegating the rest to others is a great way to be a landlord without letting the responsibility overwhelm you.

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Boost Your Career And Benefit From A Microsoft Certification Or Two Or Three!

You went to college and thought you were prepared for the job market. If you are going for entry-level

work, yeah, you are prepared. However, to really get ahead, you need Microsoft certification, whether it is an MCP, MCSA, MCSE or any other string of letters. Quite a few people will go for multiple certifications to broaden their experience and scope of possible job opportunities.

Some of the Microsoft certifications require you have to have at least one year of practical experience in order to pursue a certification, namely an MCSE or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. It is important to have that experience that these certain certifications require because the training, like the MCSE training and the MCSE exams that follow, are very intense. In fact, some people will not only partake of the standard MCSE training, but also MCSE boot camps for more in-depth studies into their certification.You went to college and thought you were prepared for the job market. If you are going for entry-level work, yeah, you are prepared. However, to really get ahead, you need Microsoft certification, whether it is an MCP, MCSA, MCSE or any other string of letters. Quite a few people will go for multiple certifications to broaden their experience and scope of possible job opportunities.

Some of the Microsoft certifications require you have to have at least one year of practical experience in order to pursue a certification, namely an MCSE or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. It is important to have that experience that these certain certifications require because the training, like the MCSE training and the MCSE exams that follow, are very intense. In fact, some people will not only partake of the standard MCSE training, but also MCSE boot camps for more in-depth studies into their certification.

One standard benefit to having a Microsoft certification is that it is a great basic means of analyzing the aptitude of an employee. If you are a manager or owner in a business, you want some way to evaluate that employee's skills. And if you are the employee, you know that your boss recognizes your abilities.

If you are on the hunt for a new job, then potential hiring managers and employers have a basis in which to assess your qualifications. Without that Microsoft certification on your resume, these employers would have no idea about your skills and most likely would consider someone else, someone with a certification, for the position you were aiming for.


If you do not have much hands-on experience in your field, but you do have the Microsoft certification to prove that you know the material, you would also have a leg up on anyone else applying for the same position that may have more hands-on experience, but no certification. For some reason, that certification, those little string of letters like MCP or MCSE, hold a lot of power.

Yet another benefit to holding a Microsoft certification or two is the money aspect of it all. Sure, you shelled out some major bucks to fund your education in those MCP courses or that MCSE training, but consider it an investment in yourself. With certification, you can bargain a higher salary and even reimbursement for your training!

Many professionals in the IT field or in a company in which you work in an IT department could benefit from Microsoft certification. Do you work as an Administrator for a network, mail or web server? Are you involved in the security of networks and the internet? Any of those positions and much more benefit with additional training and certification. Just think money! It is the biggest motivator. The more you know and can bring to a position, the more money you stand to make.




So think about going for your MCSE or MCP certification or any number of others available. More training; more knowledge; more money ... sounds like a no-brainer! Go nuts and get certified today!

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Art Theft: Most Famous Cases in History

Art theft is an ancient and complicated crime. When you look at the some of the most

famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that involve art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. Here you can read about some of the most famous cases of art theft in the history.

The First Theft:

The first documented case of art theft was in 1473, when two panels of altarpiece of the Last Judgment by the Dutch painter Hans Memling were stolen. While the triptych was being transported by ship from the Netherlands to Florence, the ship was attacked by pirates who took it to the Gdansk cathedral in Poland. Nowadays, the piece is shown at the National Museum in Gdansk where it was recently moved from the Basilica of the Assumption. Art theft is an ancient and complicated crime. When you look at the some of the most famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that involve art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. Here you can read about some of the most famous cases of art theft in the history.

The First Theft:
The first documented case of art theft was in 1473, when two panels of altarpiece of the Last Judgment by the Dutch painter Hans Memling were stolen. While the triptych was being transported by ship from the Netherlands to Florence, the ship was attacked by pirates who took it to the Gdansk cathedral in Poland. Nowadays, the piece is shown at the National Museum in Gdansk where it was recently moved from the Basilica of the Assumption.

The Most Famous Theft:
The most famous story of art theft involves one of the most famous paintings in the world and one of the most famous artists in history as a suspect. In the night of August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen out of the Louver. Soon after, Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned by the police, but was released quickly.

It took about two years until the mystery was solved by the Parisian police. It turned out that the 30×21 inch painting was taken by one of the museum employees by the name of Vincenzo Peruggia, who simply carried it hidden under his coat. Nevertheless, Peruggia did not work alone. The crime was carefully conducted by a notorious con man, Eduardo de Valfierno, who was sent by an art faker who intended to make copies and sell them as if they were the original painting.

While Yves Chaudron, the art faker, was busy creating copies for the famous masterpiece, Mona Lisa was still hidden at Peruggias apartment. After two years in which Peruggia did not hear from Chaudron, he tried to make the best out of his stolen good. Eventually, Peruggia was caught by the police while trying to sell the painting to an art dealer from Florence, Italy. The Mona Lisa was returned to the Louver in 1913. < The Biggest Theft in the USA: The biggest art theft in United States took place at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. On the night of March 18, 1990, a group of thieves wearing police uniforms broke into the museum and took thirteen paintings whose collective value was estimated at around 300 million dollars. The thieves took two paintings and one print by Rembrandt, and works of Vermeer, Manet, Degas, Govaert Flinck, as well as a French and a Chinese artifact. As of yet, none of the paintings have been found and the case is still unsolved. According to recent rumors, the FBI are investigating the possibility that the Boston Mob along with French art dealers are connected to the crime. The Scream: The painting by Edvard Munchs, The Scream, is probably the most sought after painting by art thieves in history. It has been stolen twice and was only recently recovered. In 1994, during the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, The Scream was stolen from an Oslo gallery by two thieves who broke through an open window, set off the alarm and left a note saying: thanks for the poor security. Three months later, the holders of the painting approached the Norwegian Government with an offer: 1 million dollars ransom for Edvard Munchs The Scream. The Government turned down the offer, but the Norwegian police collaborated with the British Police and the Getty Museum to organize a sting operation that brought back the painting to where it belongs.



Ten years later, The Scream was stolen again from the Munch Museum. This time, the robbers used a gun and took another of Munchs painting with them. While Museum officials waiting for the thieves to request ransom money, rumors claimed that both paintings were burned to conceal evidence. Eventually, the Norwegian police discovered the two paintings on August 31, 2006 but the facts on how they were recovered are not known yet.

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Why? - Meta Description Tag Optimization

The Meta Description Tag

The Meta Description Tag is an HTML code that allows you to give a short and concise summary of your web page content. The words placed in this Meta Tag, are often used in the Search Engine Results Pages (SERP), just below the Title Tag as a brief description of your page.

In the Search Engine Results Pages, after reading the Title of the page, a user goes through the description of the page and decides whether she/he wants to go to your site or not. The Meta Description Tag

The Meta Description Tag is an HTML code that allows you to give a short and concise summary of your web page content. The words placed in this Meta Tag, are often used in the Search Engine Results Pages (SERP), just below the Title Tag as a brief description of your page.

In the Search Engine Results Pages, after reading the Title of the page, a user goes through the description of the page and decides whether she/he wants to go to your site or not.
It is therefore important that your Meta Description Tag is nicely composed describing your page offering while enticing the user to click on your listing.

Syntax for Meta Description Tag is:
Head
Meta name="description" content="Here you write description that covers the most important aspects of meta tags in relation to website optimization or SEO."
closed Head

Useful Tips for Writing Meta Description

Tag In case you have not provided any Meta Description Tag to your web page, the search engines try to make one for you, often using the first few words of your web page or a text selection where the keyword phrases searched by the users appear. If the Search Engine makes up a description by picking up text from your page, it is not necessary that the generated description would do justice to your web page.

The Meta Description Tag should be written in such a way that it interests the user, thus tempting her to click on the link to your site and visit your web page.

The Meta Description Tag needs to be kept brief yet informative. About 25-30 words description should do fine. Keywords and key phrases should be included in the Meta Description Tag, though care should be taken not to repeat them too often. Like the Title Tag, the Meta Description Tag should be different and customized for each page depending on the content theme of each page.



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New Domain Names For Everyone

During the early days of the domain names, there were only three of the biggest domain names that exist on the web. These three commonly noted domain names include the .com, .net, and .org. However, today as many of the domain name companies continue to rise and as the number of the domain name consumers increase, many new domain names were then added and other new domain names are still formulated. Maybe a few years from now, we can definitely see more new domain names on the web for the reason that those proposed new domain names today are said to take function for the future. During the early days of the domain names, there were only three of the biggest domain names that exist on the web. These three commonly noted domain names include the .com, .net, and .org. However, today as many of the domain name companies continue to rise and as the number of the domain name consumers increase, many new domain names were then added and other new domain names are still formulated. Maybe a few years from now, we can definitely see more new domain names on the web for the reason that those proposed new domain names today are said to take function for the future.

Generally, there are actually so many new domain names that are recently in action. Due to the continuous effect and emergence of the new domain names, the picture then became more and more complicated. From the conventional domain names like the .com, .net, and .org, which are known as the Big 3, here came the Country-level top domains as one of the new domain names ever developed.

The Country-level top domains are generally under government control, with the aim of adding level of toughness and stability that a third party might find difficult to match. Then next in the line of new domain names are the Country-level top domains that are masquerading as something else. They are only made international by agreement, and many noted that as such, they are just there by contract.

After the introduction of such new domain names, here are the alternative top-level domain names which involve the .aero, .biz, .coop, .info, .museum, .name, and .pro. These mentioned new domain names are created by the International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers or ICANN and so these are considered as the seven new international domain names. The making of these seven new domain names are probably intended for helping the people in finding the right domain names for them


Having such new domain names, the domain name industry is still not satisfied with the effect. So just recently, it is reported that ten organizations have applied to the net's ruling body and they proposed for nine new domain names under the net domain name. The report further mentioned that if the proposal will be approved, the new domain names will be the first added to the net since the year 2000 when seven novel domain names as it is mentioned above were set up.




For particular emphasis, the new domain names proposed by ten organizations include .asia, .cat, .jobs, .mail, .mobi, .post, .tel, .travel, and .xxx. It is considered that the last three of these new domain names were so called sponsored domain names that are created with the intention for a particular sector of the industry or administered by a trade body or other representative groups. And all of those new domain names proposed to ICANN will also be sponsored.

Recently, those proposed new domain names are scrutinized by independent experts and if it approved, those new domain names should then be active by early 2005. And lastly, each organization paid $45,000 to submit their application for a new domain.

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Advice for multilingual SEO. Part 1

Consider all the possibilities.

Living as I do on the conjunction of three countries, that is Belgium, Holland and Germany, can make search engine optimisation (SEO) quite a challenge. Just in the surrounding area of the village I work from are four spoken languages so if you extrapolate that out to every possible combination of search terms, browser settings and computer language settings then you begin to see the scale of the problem.

Leaving aside the differing search terms and therefore your various sets of keyword targets, each different language user will have their own set of computer and browser language and preference settings that will give completely differing search results.

As a quick example try searching -

management consulting Liege

- on Google.com and Google.be-fr.

OptimaGest Management Consulting is 2nd out of 392,000 on Google.com and 24th out of 291,000 on Google.be-fr. (Don't worry, I'm still working on the Google.be rankings)

Consider all the possibilities.

Living as I do on the conjunction of three countries, that is Belgium, Holland and Germany, can make search engine optimisation (SEO) quite a challenge. Just in the surrounding area of the village I work from are four spoken languages so if you extrapolate that out to every possible combination of search terms, browser settings and computer language settings then you begin to see the scale of the problem.

Leaving aside the differing search terms and therefore your various sets of keyword targets, each different language user will have their own set of computer and browser language and preference settings that will give completely differing search results.

As a quick example try searching -
management consulting Liege
- on Google.com and Google.be-fr.
OptimaGest Management Consulting is 2nd out of 392,000 on Google.com and 24th out of 291,000 on Google.be-fr. (Don't worry, I'm still working on the Google.be rankings)

So here are a few tips that I have picked up to make your job a bit easier.

First setup your browser for multilingual searches.

Arm yourself with a browser that has configurable profiles. Firefox springs to mind.

Set up a profile for each required language so that your preference language and search engine preferences can be configured.

For Firefox installed with the installer:
Make sure firefox isn't running.
Then open the Windows "Start" menu, click "Run" (or Windows key + R) and then type:
firefox.exe -profilemanager or firefox.exe -P

If that doesn't work (it doesn't on my machine) then you need to type the full path to the firefox.exe surrounded by quotes and then the switch in the "Run" box. e.g.

"C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -profilemanager

For Mac OS X launch the Terminal
(Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal) and enter:
/Applications/firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox -profilemanager

If that doesn't work then include the -bin switch e.g.:
/Applications/Thunderbird.app/Contents/MacOS/thunderbird-bin -profilemanager < The profile manager dialogue will open and I recommend that you keep the "default" profile as this will preserve all your current settings. Click on "Create Profile" and follow the instructions. You should create and name a profile for each language and then make sure the "Don't ask at startup" option is unchecked. Now when you start Firefox normally the profile manager will open and you will be able to select your required profile. As you start each profile for the first time go to "Tools" then "Options...", "Advanced" tab and then click the Languages "Choose..." button. Here set the language that is required for that particular profile and remove the default en-us. Then open each search engine e.g. google.be in turn and specify in the preferences the required language etc so mirroring as closely as possible the actual setup your target audience will have. Now you can quickly check your search engine rankings without having to re-configure your browser settings each time for each target market. Now the multilingual keywords problem. Of course before you can monitor your success you must first develop your keyword strategy and that is not as straight forward as it would seem. We must research carefully our target keywords in each of our target markets. It is pointless OptimaGest Management Consulting being number one on Google.be-nl if the chosen keywords are never actually used in dutch.



My native language is english with a passable knowledge of german and the small beginnings of french so I am dependent on my translators for french and dutch. But web designers are not in the business of producing perfectly grammatical and vocabulary correct sentences such as translators delight in. We are trying to pack an optimum number of relevant search terms or keywords into our copy while keeping it on message and readable.

In our native language we can, with a bit of research and practice, produce web site content that just "glows" with pertinent keywords and phrases leading on to mega search results. But where do you start in language 2, 3 or 4?
That will be the subject of my next article.

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Lossless Way to Automatically Fix Red-Eye in a Batch of Digital Pictures

Shooting outdoors using available light is fun, which gives good results with compact digital cameras. But have you ever tried shooting in poorly-lit rooms indoors, and using the flash to light the people? If you have, you might have noticed something strange happening with the subject's eyes, which appear glowing red on many snapshots. The 'demonic' look of your friends and relatives can make your photographs appear ruined.

But wait! Don't trash your pictures just yet! You didn't go digital for no reason, and one of the benefits digital photography gives you as opposed to film is the ease of fixing minor issues like this. All is not lost, and this effect can be easily corrected if you have the right tools. Shooting outdoors using available light is fun, which gives good results with compact digital cameras. But have you ever tried shooting in poorly-lit rooms indoors, and using the flash to light the people? If you have, you might have noticed something strange happening with the subject's eyes, which appear glowing red on many snapshots. The 'demonic' look of your friends and relatives can make your photographs appear ruined.

But wait! Don't trash your pictures just yet! You didn't go digital for no reason, and one of the benefits digital photography gives you as opposed to film is the ease of fixing minor issues like this. All is not lost, and this effect can be easily corrected if you have the right tools.

You might wonder why the red eyes, and what's the cause? This common effect is officially called red-eye, and is a well-known phenomenon in the world of photography. It happens because of the flash being too fast for someone's eye to close the pupil. The light emitted by the flash bounces off the back surface of the eye, and makes the subject's eyes appear to be glowing red on snapshots. The red-eye effect is especially pronounced in children and in people with grey or blue eyes.

Professional photographers fight red-eye by using dedicated, big and heavy flash units that bounce light off the ceilings or walls. With a compact digital camera that's simply not possible. After all, it does not make any sense to carry around a flash that is twice as big and heavy as your camera!

Modern cameras are equipped with red-eye reduction modes that fire the flash several times to allow pupils to close, but honestly this technology isn't even remotely effective on small snapshot-type cameras. You're generally much better off using dedicated software on your computer to correct pictures for the red-eye.

"Oh, no!" you might think. "Would I have to spend hours fixing dozens of snapshots? It's boring!"

You're absolutely right! We agree it's no fun fixing multiple shots. To save time and effort, we developed a unique product that fixes the red-eye in all of your digital pictures completely automatically, and requires absolutely no intervention on your part!

Stop spending hours in graphic editors! No need to open pictures one by one, and manually select and fix the eyes! No degrading your pictures quality by re-saving JPEGs! StopRedEye! will do the job for you automatically and in the best possible way. It'll only retouch those parts of the image that need correction and won't cause the quality loss that would inevitably happen should you open your picture in an editor and save it again in JPEG format. < To fix red eyes in your digital snapshots, simply select them and click "Start Correction" in StopRedEye! The program will handle the rest - automatically. It'll take a bunch of photos you've just selected, automatically detect human faces, discover and check the eyes, and fix the eyes by giving them back their natural color. And did I mention that it all happens automatically? You can sit and watch, or make and have some coffee in the process - without affecting the result! Every time you open and save a JPEG digital picture in an editor its quality is decreased. That's inevitable with regular image editing tools due to the nature of the JPEG compression algorithm. But why degrade the entire image quality if you need to fix just a tiny part of it? StopRedEye! employs a unique algorithm that makes the red-eye correction lossless. It extracts and retouches only the small parts of an image that contain the eyes, and does not affect the rest of the picture. Thanks to this unique feature, your image quality will not be negatively affected by StopRedEye!



Do you want some numbers? We analyzed StopRedEye! performance on a sample of 1200 different pictures, and are happy to share the results with you. StopRedEye! can find and correct red eyes in 98% of our tested samples. This means if you have a bunch of 100 digital pictures, you'll only have to deal with an average of two, and the rest will be processed automatically. In 0.1% (that's one in a thousand!) of pictures it can miss here and there. Each digital picture takes 5 to 7 seconds on a modern PC. If you have a hundred shots, you'll be done in less than 10 minutes!

StopRedEye! is available as a free evaluation download at: http://www.stopredeye.com/. Don't take our word for it, check out the StopRedEye! performance on your own pictures!

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Carving the Perfect Pumpkin

One of the most time honored Halloween traditions is the carving of the pumpkin to place on the front porch. Many families make it a part of their fall traditions to drive out to the local pumpkin patch, pick out the perfect pumpkins, and then come home to carve creepy or funny faces into all of them.

Creating your own pumpkin masterpiece is easy. You can come up with your own designs, or you can look online for different templates if you want something truly different and spooky. However, even the perfect design will flop if you don't follow good pumpkin carving techniques. Here are some tips to help you create a work of art.One of the most time honored Halloween traditions is the carving of the pumpkin to place on the front porch. Many families make it a part of their fall traditions to drive out to the local pumpkin patch, pick out the perfect pumpkins, and then come home to carve creepy or funny faces into all of them.

Creating your own pumpkin masterpiece is easy. You can come up with your own designs, or you can look online for different templates if you want something truly different and spooky. However, even the perfect design will flop if you don't follow good pumpkin carving techniques. Here are some tips to help you create a work of art.

Find the right pumpkin

Of course, the perfect jack-o-lantern starts with the perfect pumpkin. Find one that is large enough and the proper shape to hold your design ideas. You will also want to examine the pumpkin for any bruising or defects that could cause it to deteriorate faster once you have taken it home.

Make sure the pumpkin is cleaned out

The start of any great jack-o-lantern begins with scooping out all of the seeds and mess that is inside. You should also take it a step further, however. Once the seeds have been removed, continue to scrape the inside until you have about a quarter of an inch of rind left. A thinner pumpkin is easier to carve – especially if you are hoping to successfully do fine detailing in your carving. Thin walls will also help your pumpkin keep longer after it is carved. They may make it more fragile, however, so use caution when moving your creation. < Pumpkins like it cool From the time you bring your pumpkin home from the patch until it is time to throw it out you will want to keep it in a cool, dark area. If it is still warm where you live in October, store your pumpkin inside during the daytime. Always avoid sunlight during the day. If your pumpkin gets warm, it will start to rot quickly. Placing your pumpkin on the porch only in the evenings and taking it inside during the day time can help it to last longer. Remember to moisturize Not you – the pumpkin! Rubbing petroleum jelly on the cut surfaces of the pumpkin will help keep your pumpkin from drying out as quickly, which will cause it to lose its shape. Only do the cut edges, not the inside, especially if you plan on using a candle as it is a fire hazard. Allow your pumpkin to breathe When carving your pumpkin, place a small notch or hole in the lid. That way, when you place the candle inside, the smoke and heat have a way to escape. Otherwise, the pumpkin may start to cook, which will cause your jack-o-lantern to deteriorate more quickly.



Once you have found the perfect pumpkin to create your jack-o-lantern masterpiece, following these simple steps will help keep your creation looking spooky for several days' worth of Halloween fun.

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The Doubling cube

In backgammon the doubling cube is used to increase the stakes during the game. The doubling cube is a relatively new addition to backgammon but it elevates the game to a new level in terms of strategy. It is important that you know the concept and strategy elements related to the doubling cube because it might be your key to great success.

Using the doubling cube

You normally play backgammon in Match play, i.e. the winner is the player who first reaches a predetermined number of points. Every game is worth one point in the beginning of the game, so in a normal win the winner gets one point.

In backgammon the doubling cube is used to increase the stakes during the game. The doubling cube is a relatively new addition to backgammon but it elevates the game to a new level in terms of strategy. It is important that you know the concept and strategy elements related to the doubling cube because it might be your key to great success.

Using the doubling cube
You normally play backgammon in Match play, i.e. the winner is the player who first reaches a predetermined number of points. Every game is worth one point in the beginning of the game, so in a normal win the winner gets one point.

In the beginning each game is worth one point. On his turn before a player rolls the dice he may decide to offer the doubling cube to the opponent. If the opponent accepts the cube it is turned with number 2 facing up and the opponent takes the cube into possession, meaning that only he can initiate the next doubling. But now that the doubling cube has been used once the game is worth two points. Should the doubling cube used a second time and the opponent would accept the game would now be worth 4 points.

If a player to whom the doubling was offered doesn't want to accept the doubling he can resign. In that case the game is finished and the winner gets as many points as the game was worth before the doubling was offered.

The doubling cube is a normal die with the numbers 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64 on it. Each number represents a multiplier, which can alwas be doubled. Therefore, if the doubling cube has been used four times a single straight win would be worth 16 points. Theoretically doubling can go on forever but in reality the doubling doesn't go beyond 4.

Optional doubling cube related rules

Beavering is often used to keep players on their toes when doubling. If a player beavers, it means that he was offered the doubling cube but simply accepting it he re-doubles to the next number! In addition he also retains control of the doubling cube. So, if the player initiating the doubling misjudged the game the opponent may grab the situation and by beavering create a nasty situation for him by beavering and a little later when he is in clear lead probably again doubling and forcing the opponent to resign.

The Crawford rule has been introduced to limit the use of the doubling cube in critical situations. It is an optional rule but a sensible one. It states that if one player has come within one point of winning the match, the game that follows is played without the doubling cube. If the player who is losing wins this game the doubling cube is again being used. Imagine a situation 4-3 in a five point game. Without the Crawford rule the losing player could blindly double on his first turn becuase he has nothing to loose anyway. The Crawford rule ensures that no weird doubling cube action is taking place in backgammon.

Scoring with the doubling cube
As mentioned above each game is worth 1 point in the beginning and the value of the game may increase with the doubling cube. So, if the doubling cube has been used twice and number 4 is facing up a single win will give the winner four points. However, if the player wins with a gammon (worth 2 points), the value of the game is multiplied by two and in a backgammon win it is multiplied by three. For example, the player won with a gammon with the doubling cube showing four he scores 4 x 2 = 8 points.

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Why? - Meta Description Tag Optimization

The Meta Description Tag is an HTML code that allows you to give a short and concise summary of your web page content. The words placed in this Meta Tag, are often used in the Search Engine Results Pages (SERP), just below the Title Tag as a brief description of your page.

In the Search Engine Results Pages, after reading the Title of the page, a user goes through the description of the page and decides whether she/he wants to go to your site or not.

It is therefore important that your Meta Description Tag is nicely composed describing your page offering while enticing the user to click on your listing.

Syntax for Meta Description Tag is:

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Meta name="description" content="Here you write description that covers the most important aspects of meta tags in relation to website optimization or SEO."

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Useful Tips for Writing Meta Description

Tag In case you have not provided any Meta Description Tag to your web page, the search engines try to make one for you, often using the first few words of your web page or a text selection where the keyword phrases searched by the users appear. If the Search Engine makes up a description by picking up text from your page, it is not necessary that the generated description would do justice to your web page.

The Meta Description Tag should be written in such a way that it interests the user, thus tempting her to click on the link to your site and visit your web page.

The Meta Description Tag needs to be kept brief yet informative. About 25-30 words description should do fine. Keywords and key phrases should be included in the Meta Description Tag, though care should be taken not to repeat them too often. Like the Title Tag, the Meta Description Tag should be different and customized for each page depending on the content theme of each page.

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How To Get Noticed By Editors And Publishers: Make Your Strengths Shine

To be a successful writer and get noticed, being good often isn't good enough. You have to shine. You have to have something that puts you above all others. Of course though, nobody is perfect. Everyone has faults and flaws. But everyone has talents and abilities too. What's your talent?

Find your talent and focus on it. Develop it. Showcase it in your writing so it really shines through. Remember, one thing that stands out is far easier to notice than ten things that are good, but not great. Make sure your best skill stands out.

Stacey's Story: Start With Something Special

I had my breakthrough while taking a break from writing. I was watching the movie Bring it On and decided to watch the bonus features. One of them was an interview with the director and he talked about how the screenplay got noticed because it opened with the cheer song. That stood out, that got their attention, that made them want to read the rest. I decided to take the same approach. I took chances with the start. I started with a letter, a poem, a snippet from a diary. It must have made the difference because with that one change, a manuscript that had been rejected 14 times got purchased. –Stacey, Novelist To be a successful writer and get noticed, being good often isn't good enough. You have to shine. You have to have something that puts you above all others. Of course though, nobody is perfect. Everyone has faults and flaws. But everyone has talents and abilities too. What's your talent?

Find your talent and focus on it. Develop it. Showcase it in your writing so it really shines through. Remember, one thing that stands out is far easier to notice than ten things that are good, but not great. Make sure your best skill stands out.

Stacey's Story: Start With Something Special

I had my breakthrough while taking a break from writing. I was watching the movie Bring it On and decided to watch the bonus features. One of them was an interview with the director and he talked about how the screenplay got noticed because it opened with the cheer song. That stood out, that got their attention, that made them want to read the rest. I decided to take the same approach. I took chances with the start. I started with a letter, a poem, a snippet from a diary. It must have made the difference because with that one change, a manuscript that had been rejected 14 times got purchased. –Stacey, Novelist

Carmen's Story: Use Your Strengths

I was told by my teachers and by readers that my dialogue was really strong. So I decided to stop hiding it away and I put it right out front. I made the first chapter of my novel almost all dialogue. It got the attention of an agent, who has since told me that the individuality of the first chapter told him that he had found a new writer with a clear sense of style. He took me on and is now trying to sell that sense of style to publishers. Even better for me, he's not just trying to sell my first book, he's trying to sell me as the next new thing, a young writer to look out for! –Carmen, Novelist

Editor Says: "Forget Modesty"

Writing is not a business where you can afford to be modest. You have to get in there and show what you've got. Whatever you do better than everyone else, show it off. Build your work around your best skill. Otherwise, you're going to be lumped in with the rest of the writers that are good, but don't stand out. –James, Editor


Editor Says: "I'm Looking for One Thing"

Many writers make the mistake of trying to show me everything they do well. Forget it. I'm glancing at hundreds of manuscripts a day. To catch my attention, you have to hit me between the eyes with one strong point that I can't not notice. There will be time later to show me your other strengths. For the first contact, focus on making one clear point about yourself and make it a good one.
–Darryn, Editor

Susan's Story: Is it Really a Flaw?

In the early days of Susan's career, everyone advised her that she relied on dialogue too much. So she cut out the dialogue. She kept writing but found her work lacked energy. Years later, she decided to ignore all the advice. The novel came naturally to her and it was almost all dialogue. The book reviews praised her unique style and voice. Susan learned her lesson-never suppress what comes naturally to you. Remember, what comes naturally to you might be your greatest gift, not your greatest flaw.

Top Six Ways to Find Your Strength

1. Ask other people what stands out about your work.

2. Read some of your best work and make a list of what makes it good.

3. Read through the contents of a book about writing and ask yourself if there is an area you are good at.

4. Think about what other people have said about your work. Are there any comments that keep being repeated?
5. Ask yourself what you care about when you write.

6. What do you like about other people's work? Often the things you notice in other people's work are also the things that you are good at.

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Vacation Ownership: Time Is On Your Side

Most people want to go on vacation, at least once, every year. But take a moment to add up everything you've spent on all your vacations. Now think ahead to all the trips you dream of taking and what you know they would cost if you bought them individually-thousands of dollars for every trip, without knowing exactly what you are going to get.

There are other options. With vacation ownership-commonly known as a timeshare-you have the ability to visit a variety of destinations and the ability to choose when you want to travel and the type of accommodations that best fit your needs. You also know that you'll be able to take your whole family with you, with more than enough room for everyone, without the expense of eating out for every meal and with the conve-nience and peace of mind of a home away from home

Most people want to go on vacation, at least once, every year. But take a moment to add up everything you've spent on all your vacations. Now think ahead to all the trips you dream of taking and what you know they would cost if you bought them individually-thousands of dollars for every trip, without knowing exactly what you are going to get.

There are other options. With vacation ownership-commonly known as a timeshare-you have the ability to visit a variety of destinations and the ability to choose when you want to travel and the type of accommodations that best fit your needs. You also know that you'll be able to take your whole family with you, with more than enough room for everyone, without the expense of eating out for every meal and with the conve-nience and peace of mind of a home away from home.

Traditional timeshares limit owners to a single property with the option to use their accommodations either for a specific week during the year or for a week during a specific time interval or season. Alternatively, with points-based ownership, instead of purchasing an interest in a specific resort and unit for a certain time every year, you are purchasing points or "currency" that, when redeemed, allow you access to various resort locations in a variety of accommodations, as well as the flexibility to choose when you want to go and your length of stay.

For travelers who want to visit a variety of destinations throughout their lifetime-a tropical retreat one year and perhaps snow skiing the next-they are likely to find a flexible points-based ownership system the best option. For example, Sunterra's vacation ownership program includes nearly 100 properties where members use points for accommodations at Sunterra's properties and 2,000 resorts worldwide through Interval International.

When investigating properties, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Make sure the property is in good shape;

• Check out the company's background and see how long it has been in business;

• If it's a multidestination company or club, review the locations to make sure they offer you the variety of vacation opportunities you and your family are looking for; and

• Check testimonials from existing customers.

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The Online Pharmacy: Answers to Five Common Questions

Research has demonstrated that the majority of people with Internet connections use online resources to get information and advice about health

concerns, illnesses, and paths to wellness. Although online sources aren't a substitute for visiting a health care professional, patients who do online research often arrive at their doctor's appointments armed with knowledge about their conditions and possible treatments. More than ever before, patients are taking an active role in their own health care.

It's no surprise, then, that the Internet has also paved the way for the online pharmacy. Here are answers to five common questions about the online pharmacy.

1. When is it Appropriate to Use an Online Pharmacy?

Although an online pharmacy isn't appropriate for emergency medical situations, it can be appropriate for people who need treatment for conditions that do not require a physical examination by a doctor, or for ongoing treatment for existing conditions. Research has demonstrated that the majority of people with Internet connections use online resources to get information and advice about health concerns, illnesses, and paths to wellness. Although online sources aren't a substitute for visiting a health care professional, patients who do online research often arrive at their doctor's appointments armed with knowledge about their conditions and possible treatments. More than ever before, patients are taking an active role in their own health care.

It's no surprise, then, that the Internet has also paved the way for the online pharmacy. Here are answers to five common questions about the online pharmacy.

1. When is it Appropriate to Use an Online Pharmacy?

Although an online pharmacy isn't appropriate for emergency medical situations, it can be appropriate for people who need treatment for conditions that do not require a physical examination by a doctor, or for ongoing treatment for existing conditions.

2. What Constitutes a Reliable Online Pharmacy?

In essence, online pharmacies are a new form of medical care in the United States. A reputable online pharmacy will adhere to governmental and legal regulations, and will refer your pharmacy order and questionnaire to a certified, licensed physician. Upon receiving approval for the prescription, the online pharmacy will use trained and licensed pharmacists to fill your order. They will then complete your order using the same high-quality medicines as your local pharmacy.

In addition, a reliable online pharmacy will list all of the medications it carries. For each medicine, it should list the uses for the drug, how it is taken, warnings and precautions, possible side effects, and information about potential drug interactions. < 3. What are the Advantages of Using an Online Pharmacy? There are several advantages to having prescriptions filled online by a licensed pharmacy. For those who have transportation or mobility issues, not having to leave home in order to get prescriptions filled can be a blessing. Those who work during the day may also prefer the convenience of having prescriptions delivered. In addition, many people prefer to use an online pharmacy in order to avoid embarrassment, and like that no prior prescription is needed. 4. What Types of Pharmaceuticals are Available? While different online pharmacies carry different medications, a good online pharmacy will carry a wide variety of medicine. Prescriptions can be ordered for allergy medications, anti-depressants, anxiety, antibiotics, and arthritis, as well as for pain relief, skin care, and women's and men's health issues. Online pharmacies usually carry brand names like Allegra, Paxil, Propecia, Naprosyn, and Zyrtec. 5. What is the Ordering Procedure? Typically, you first select the medication you need. The online pharmacy site will then take you to a secure page, where you will enter your name, billing address, and shipping address. You will also be asked a series of health-related questions and questions about medications that you are currently taking. Once you submit your order, a doctor will review it. Once it is approved, it will be sent to a licensed pharmacy to fill. The pharmacy will then send it to you via overnight shipment; in essence, it is a FedEx pharmacy. A legal, online pharmacy with overnight FedEx delivery is a godsend to many people who are taking an active role in their own health care.

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E-Banks that Accept US Casino Players

Recently, the US Federal government banned online casinos from operating in America by making it illegal to transfer money to them through any US bank or payment system. As a

result of this law, most of the popular online casino networks such as Party Gaming and PlayTech left the United States. Overnight, online casino players found themselves being chased by the Federal government.

But, after a fortnight, the online casino industry came up with a solution and new online casinos started taking root. These began to operate under a different business umbrella, and by doing that, rendered the transfer of money to and from them legal. A major part of this was enlisting electronic banking systems that would accept this new clarification and start doing business with me. Listed in this article are the electronic banking systems that accept players from the United States that wish to play in online casinos. Recently, the US Federal government banned online casinos from operating in America by making it illegal to transfer money to them through any US bank or payment system. As a result of this law, most of the popular online casino networks such as Party Gaming and PlayTech left the United States. Overnight, online casino players found themselves being chased by the Federal government.

But, after a fortnight, the online casino industry came up with a solution and new online casinos started taking root. These began to operate under a different business umbrella, and by doing that, rendered the transfer of money to and from them legal. A major part of this was enlisting electronic banking systems that would accept this new clarification and start doing business with me. Listed in this article are the electronic banking systems that accept players from the United States that wish to play in online casinos.

The Payment Systems You Can Use:
1, 2) MasterCard and Visa:
The most popular credit cards in the world, you can use these for depositing money into your casino account. But, please note that the casinos do not deposit your winning through your credit card. They use one of the other electronic payment systems. This is also the biggest reason why you should refrain from using your personal credit cards today for gambling.

3, 4) Visa Delta, Visa Electron:
These are debit cards that one can use to deposit cash into their casino account. By debit card, it means that the money you pay through the card, is immediately withdrawn from your bank account. This is a comfortable option, but here too, you cannot receive money into it.

5) Neteller:
Based in the UK and traded on the London AIM Stock Exchange, this e-bank company is one of the major independent electronic banking entities in the world, and it allows players to transfer money to and from an online casino.

6) Neteller Instacash
This is Neteller's version of the Debit Card, and, in fact, it is just like any other debit card with one difference. To use, InstaCash, you have to pay a small amount. But, most casinos will offer to pay this for you, so read their regulations.


7) EcoCard
Based in the European Union, EcoCard offers a wider range of electronic banking solutions than the other e-banks. Other than the regular card and debit system, you can decide beforehand how to create a flexible financial account. Because they use a wide network of banks in Europe, transactions made through EcoCard are quick and efficient.

8) FirePay
This e-banking system is solely web-based and carries out its transactions just like a debit card. You place cash into your FirePay account, and then, you can use that money to pay or deposit into your casino account. While it will not cost you a dime to open an account, you will be charged a minimal amount each time you transfer money from your bank account to FirePay.

9) Moneybookers
All you need to open an account is an email address! This e-banking system uses transactions from your credit or debit card or your bank account to whichever company you wish to move your money to. Regulated in the UK and run by Gatcombe Park Ventures Limited, this is one of the relatively new e-finance companies that allow transferring money to online casinos.

10) eWalletXpress:
Owned and run by Navaho Networks Inc, eWalletXpress is a new electronic payment system that has been created to answer the need for US players to transfer funds to online casinos.

11) 900Pay:
This is a completely different e-banking system. Instead of charging your bank account or your credit card, 900Pay charges your telephone bill for all your financial transactions. This is one of the fastest methods of electronic payment because you do not have to go through a long and detailed sign up process. And, if you were wondering, this does work to fund your casino account.

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Klondike Solitaire - A Winning Strategy

Klondike Solitaire, or simply Solitaire, is the classic solitaire game. Klondike is probably the best known solitaire game in the world. The rules of this game are known to almost everyone.

Not all games of Klondike Solitaire are solvable. Playing Klondike game involves a lot of guesswork and it is the main reason why you do not win the vast majority of the games.

This article covers some strategy tips that that could be helpful for improving your win/loss ratio.

1. Turn up the first card off the deck before making any other moves. It increases the initial number of possible moves and gives you the opportunity to make a better choice. Klondike Solitaire, or simply Solitaire, is the classic solitaire game. Klondike is probably the best known solitaire game in the world. The rules of this game are known to almost everyone.

Not all games of Klondike Solitaire are solvable. Playing Klondike game involves a lot of guesswork and it is the main reason why you do not win the vast majority of the games.

This article covers some strategy tips that that could be helpful for improving your win/loss ratio.

1. Turn up the first card off the deck before making any other moves. It increases the initial number of possible moves and gives you the opportunity to make a better choice.

2. Always move an Ace or Deuce to the foundation whenever it is possible. This rule seems to be clear and logical and does not need any further explanation.

3. Expose hidden cards. If you have a choice from several possible moves that expose hidden cards, choose column with the largest number of hidden cards.

4. Hold off the moves that are not important. The best move is one that provides you with opportunity to make other moves or expose hidden cards.

5. Do not empty a tableau pile if you do not have a King to put it in. You gain nothing if you get an empty pile. A space in Klondike solitaire can only be filled by a King or a sequence starting with a King, so leave your options open


6. If you have a choice between a black King and a red King to fill a space with, be cautious in your decision. Look at the color of the blocking cards and make the appropriate color choice. For example, if you have a red Jack that blocks some hidden cards, you have to select a red King and than wait for a black Queen.

There are two basic ways to deal cards from the stock in this game: player deals either the cards at a time, or only one card is dealt at a time. The recommendations given above are applicable to both variations. The only difference for the "deal three at a time" variation is that you have to pay close attention to the order of the cards in the order of cards in the deck. Some people suggest dealing all the cards to the waste pile once without making any moves and remember the order of the cards in the deck.

If you play computerized version of Klondike, you can use the unlimited undo function as many times as you want to try different choices and to maximize your chances of winning.

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Debt Consolidation Advantages

There are many kinds of debt that most people incur such as credit card debts, mortgage, and students loans among other. It is possible that all these debts will add up to a point where it can become unmanageable for a single individual to handle. But there are methods to get out of this financial rut; debt consolidation can be one of the best solutions to this problem.

Basically, debt consolidation will enable you to consolidate all your debts into one so you will benefit from lower interest rates and lesser problems to deal with. If you own a house then it might be a good idea to use your home equity as your security. In this case, your house will be used as the security against the loan meaning the creditor will have a lien on your house until such a time when your debt is paid in full. You might be wondering why this is a good idea since you are putting your own house at risk. But it actually is a good idea because it has many advantages if you are really serious about getting out of your financial trouble.There are many kinds of debt that most people incur such as credit card debts, mortgage, and students loans among other. It is possible that all these debts will add up to a point where it can become unmanageable for a single individual to handle. But there are methods to get out of this financial rut; debt consolidation can be one of the best solutions to this problem.

Basically, debt consolidation will enable you to consolidate all your debts into one so you will benefit from lower interest rates and lesser problems to deal with. If you own a house then it might be a good idea to use your home equity as your security. In this case, your house will be used as the security against the loan meaning the creditor will have a lien on your house until such a time when your debt is paid in full. You might be wondering why this is a good idea since you are putting your own house at risk. But it actually is a good idea because it has many advantages if you are really serious about getting out of your financial trouble.

Some of the advantages you can expect include keeping the creditors away from you since they have your house as their collateral anyway. You can also keep yourself away from bankruptcy because of this. In addition, you can expect smaller monthly payments that are due.

But note that while debt consolidation certainly offers a glimmer of hope for an individual who has a lot of debt, it is not without its disadvantages. For one, it is very possible that you may end up paying much more interest rates than you expect when you decide to take advantage of the option to pay off your debts in a longer time frame. Of course, this extending the time frame of your loan will entail additional interest rates.


You should remember that the main purpose behind debt consolidation is to let individual avail of lower interest rates at a longer time frame. It is also possible that debt consolidation may not work for you if you can actually pay off your debts in a shorter time frame. Ultimately though, it is your choice whether you want to take advantage of debt consolidation services or not.

There are many debt consolidation companies that offer their services to people who need help, and usually, the kind of service they offer is the same. However, you should still choose your debt consolidation company wisely because they may the key to helping you get out of debt permanently. You should also consider looking into other services they offer such as financial guidance and budgeting. When you take advantage of these services, you can expect that you will be free from debts in no time. But you should always remember that the real key to getting out of debt is knowing the root of your problem so that you will be able to avoid the debt scenario in the future.

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Site Rubix: Can You Use It To Fire Your Boss?

Can Site Rubix really help you fire your boss? Yes, it can, but before we get into how, let's consider why this might be a good idea, maybe even a great, life-transforming, cash-pumping, freedom-fighting idea.

If you're still working for someone, earning way below what you're worth, and just making enough to keep food on the table, your light bulbs on, the roof over your head, and just enough gas in your car to shuttle back and forth between the comfort of your home and the discomfort of your job, it may be time to launch plan B.

Of course, some people like to be pushed around by their boss, they like the adrenaline rush of pressing deadlines, and they like staying in the office after hours to make someone else rich while eating lousy sandwiches and drinking too much caffeine. It gives them a sense of meaning, of purpose, of making a difference in life. However, since you're reading this article, you've probably outgrown that infantile belief system and constantly wonder how to break free from dominion and live life on your own terms.

Can Site Rubix really help you fire your boss? Yes, it can, but before we get into how, let's consider why this might be a good idea, maybe even a great, life-transforming, cash-pumping, freedom-fighting idea.
If you're still working for someone, earning way below what you're worth, and just making enough to keep food on the table, your light bulbs on, the roof over your head, and just enough gas in your car to shuttle back and forth between the comfort of your home and the discomfort of your job, it may be time to launch plan B.
Of course, some people like to be pushed around by their boss, they like the adrenaline rush of pressing deadlines, and they like staying in the office after hours to make someone else rich while eating lousy sandwiches and drinking too much caffeine. It gives them a sense of meaning, of purpose, of making a difference in life. However, since you're reading this article, you've probably outgrown that infantile belief system and constantly wonder how to break free from dominion and live life on your own terms.
See, it's hard to be happy, when you aren't making enough money while making someone else plenty of it. Your question now is no longer whether you should fire your boss and resign from the rat-race. It is more, "How? How can you do it?"
"How can you make a living and be your own boss? How?"
Well, here's how:
Since you're already on the internet, you're probably aware of an abundance of ways available online for you to start creating some extra cash-flow, minting some serious coin that can do more than keep you alive. All these ways, however, require that you set up a website. With one, you can earn by selling a product, either your own or promoting that of someone else. Another way to monetize your website is to publish articles and stick some Google AdSense ads around them.

This is where Site Rubix comes in. It is a new website builder that allows anyone to build a website without knowing a single code of HTML. In other words, a website, a professional-looking one, for non-techs. This levels the playing field.
Created by two Canadian millionaires, it is a remarkable way for anyone to break free from earning too little while working too much. One year and $100,000 in the making, it is a way for a non-geek to outperform, outmatch, and outwit the marketing efforts of anybody who just spends way too much time in front of a computer.
How? Well, for one thing, it looks good. For another, if you know how to point-and-click with your mouse, you're an instant expert. Also, you'll be fast. You'll be able to do over lunch what it takes the average web designer to do over a week of laborious effort.

Site Rubix is much more than a new website builder on the world wide web. It's an answer to a question you may have been asking for a long time: "How do I fire my boss?"

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The Role of Antioxidants in Good Health And Healthy Living

Everyone has heard about the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining good health. Similarly, everyone knows that they should be getting exercise - or at the very least adding more activity into their days. Getting a good night's sleep is essential - without it, you'll find that your immune system starts to slack off a bit and you put yourself at a greater risk for catching a cold or coming down with the flu.

We all know what we should be doing, but let's be honest: very few of us eat a balanced diet all of the time. Many of us make the choice to take the elevator rather than the stairs and we try to find a parking place that's as close as possible to our destination rather than taking the opportunity to walk a little further. We also tend to let stress, work, social gatherings and more interfere with the amount of sleep that we're able to get each night.Everyone has heard about the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining good health. Similarly, everyone knows that they should be getting exercise - or at the very least adding more activity into their days. Getting a good night's sleep is essential - without it, you'll find that your immune system starts to slack off a bit and you put yourself at a greater risk for catching a cold or coming down with the flu.

We all know what we should be doing, but let's be honest: very few of us eat a balanced diet all of the time. Many of us make the choice to take the elevator rather than the stairs and we try to find a parking place that's as close as possible to our destination rather than taking the opportunity to walk a little further. We also tend to let stress, work, social gatherings and more interfere with the amount of sleep that we're able to get each night.

When we don't go the extra mile to take care of ourselves, and when our immune systems start to falter because of it, we may not feel it right away. Soon, sluggishness starts creeping in. This sluggishness not only slows us down, it also ages us prematurely.

Fortunately, there's something that we can do in order to maintain our young living. We can maintain our youth simply by adding antioxidants to our diet.

What are antioxidants? The simplest answer is that antioxidants are the vitamins and minerals found in foods that serve to fight off disease. The more complex answer is that antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, selenium, Vitamin A that are found in fruits and vegetables. By making an effort to add antioxidants to our diet, we can keep our young living going; we can keep ourselves healthier longer.

Antioxidants are, in effect, sponges that soak up the free radicals in our systems. By fighting the free radicals in our bodies - free radicals that are the result of less healthy foods that we eat, alcohol that we drink and smoke that we're exposed to (whether we smoke cigarettes ourselves or are exposed to second hand smoke from friends, family members who smoke, neighbors in our apartment buildings or co-workers at the office) - by adding more fruits and vegetables to our diet and by adding young living essential oils, we are better able to maintain our good health and reduce the risk of developing some cancers and even heart disease and stroke.


Young living oils take the essential oils from lemons and oranges and combine them with Ningxia wolfberries, juices from blueberries and pomegranate, along with other nutrient sources. Those who add antioxidants in this way will find that they:

* have increased energy; that they have regained a sense of young living that doesn't come from caffeine or other stimulants that effect you for a short while and then wear off leaving you to crash even harder, feeling more tired than you had before, and,

* help you to protect your body from the effects of a weakened immune system that comes from a lack of adequate self care.

However, increased energy and a sense of better health aren't the only reasons why young living oils are beneficial to your body. The other reason is that the antioxidants serve to help your body to work more effectively. From boosting your immune function to helping your liver to better filter out toxins, from improving your cardiovascular function to maintaining the health of your eyes, you'll find that antioxidants along with you living oils just help you to feel better.

While you may not always be able to make the time to eat balanced meals, you may not always be able to make time for a run or for time at the gym, you'll find that increasing the antioxidants in your body with young living oils doesn't take much time but still offers many of the same benefits. You'll also find that, because the energy rush young living essential oils is all natural and without stimulants, not only won't you crash out but also your sleep cycle is less likely to be disrupted.

Are these essential oils the magic bullet to good health? Not necessarily, but that doesn't mean they aren't the key to young living.

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The Reason For The Popularity Of PHP And Mysql

Web site hosting, MySQL and PHP development are like two sides of the same coin. They work in tandem to create dynamic and comprehensive web sites. Having MySQL and PHP programs for our website shall always give a competitive edge to our business. Since, the massive range of flexibility offered by these programming languages assists in achieving our prerequisite business goals.

Therefore, creating targeted website for promoting business online is a must for all corporate entities. Some of the pertinent questions that come to our mind while structuring the site are:Web site hosting, MySQL and PHP development are like two sides of the same coin. They work in tandem to create dynamic and comprehensive web sites. Having MySQL and PHP programs for our website shall always give a competitive edge to our business. Since, the massive range of flexibility offered by these programming languages assists in achieving our prerequisite business goals.

Therefore, creating targeted website for promoting business online is a must for all corporate entities. Some of the pertinent questions that come to our mind while structuring the site are:

• The kind of information that should be uploaded in the website?
• Whether the website is in need of regular updates and the frequency?
• If the site requires shopping cart solutions as a tool for e-commerce?
• If there is a need for a database?
• The approx. budget?

If we are looking for long term advantages from php mysql development programming language, integrating PHP and MySQL in the project shall give the website different kind of impetus. With php mysql web development, the open source code developed by the system analyst enables achievement the of project goals with little effort. The usage of these programming languages also ensures the future up gradation and storage of content in database for software application venture.

Pre Defined Functions- Php and mysql web development in general is capable of many simple functions such as date functions, file manipulation, mathematics, and logic. But on the other hand php mysql web development doesn't expand its credentials over database driven web applications. Basically, with the help from MySQL library the integration of database in to our project is made hassle- free through these applications.


Characteristics Of MySQL and PHP Programs- If you've decided to automate your web site, and are not aware of the know- how, then php mysql development is the solution to your problem. In PHP, the actual coding is easily available and that too for free for the public. Since, by nature PHP is open source, therefore there is a large community of programmers who can always assist each other with code. Thus the system analysts can now use codes or functions that have been already applied, rather than reinventing them. This can dramatically cut down production time.

Why php and mysql web development? - In short, php and mysql web development is flexible, cheaper and community generation oriented. Whether we are an entrepreneur starting a website business or just a website programmer looking for quality website hosting services, it is advisable to gather considerable knowledge about php mysql web development to ensure smooth online launch of products and services.

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The Top Quality Information For Counter Stools And Bar Stools

Counter stools will come in 2 different fashions either very basic and practical stools or elaborate and imaginative designs. Both of these bar stool designs are good in any home kitchen or restaurant counters. What ever style you want comes down to your fondness for that design of bar stool and of course the décor of the surroundings are a vital criteria.

The most basic of bar stools have padded seats with no back rests; they are also made from varnished or unvarnished wood and have 4 legs with 2 sections of interlocking wooden beams for leg support. This basic design has been in circulation for over 500 years and is now used in homes, bars, and restaurants that want a traditional country look.

Counter stools will come in 2 different fashions either very basic and practical stools or elaborate and imaginative designs. Both of these bar stool designs are good in any home kitchen or restaurant counters. What ever style you want comes down to your fondness for that design of bar stool and of course the décor of the surroundings are a vital criteria.

The most basic of bar stools have padded seats with no back rests; they are also made from varnished or unvarnished wood and have 4 legs with 2 sections of interlocking wooden beams for leg support. This basic design has been in circulation for over 500 years and is now used in homes, bars, and restaurants that want a traditional country look.

For those of you who want to find counter stools that have a more elegant and artistic design, there are stacks of options to choose from. These types of bar stools usually have back rests and favour metal over wood. The most popular styles of metal bar stools are wrought iron and brushed aluminium with swivel motion and padded seats.

Counter stools are only ever found to have a height range between 20 and 24 inches. Counter stools are generally smaller that standard bar stool, it is for this reason that counter stools are mostly used in diners, cafes and kitchen counters. Other advantages for these counter stools is that your kids can make use them in a game room, watching TV, or doing homework at the counter or when you have friends over

As with every other type of bar stool out there, you will absolutely no hassles in find many different styles and designs of counter stools. When thinking about shopping for such stools searching online with prove to produce far better results, but you need to find the good sites like marios-bar.com that have the best selection and good prices that give a good description of the product.

If you expect heavy use, one tip is to concentrate on stools that have durable seat materials. Heavy fabric or thick vinyls are good choices. Moreover, you may want to get counter stools that have thick cushions for maximum comfort. It's also a good idea to look for counter stools with legs made of a durable material, like stainless steel or varnished hardwood. You want long-lasting, tough stools that will stand up to abuse over many years.

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Save Your Money With Tankless Water Heater

A water heater in the home is what heats the water you take a shower with, what you get hot water from to do your laundry and to do your dishes. If you find that, your water heater is on the frits, not making your water as hot as you like, or if your water heater is not going to meet the needs of your family you should look at the tankless water heater that is available. Some of the best new technology available has brought this new system to the world, so that you can heat water, as you need it without having to wait for it.

A tankless water heater is going to use less energy than other forms of heating water. If you already are heating your water with gas, electric or with coal from your current heating system, you are going to save money. A tankless water heater is going to save you from 10% to 50% of the cost of heating your water when you install and use a tankless water heater in your home A water heater in the home is what heats the water you take a shower with, what you get hot water from to do your laundry and to do your dishes. If you find that, your water heater is on the frits, not making your water as hot as you like, or if your water heater is not going to meet the needs of your family you should look at the tankless water heater that is available. Some of the best new technology available has brought this new system to the world, so that you can heat water, as you need it without having to wait for it.

A tankless water heater is going to use less energy than other forms of heating water. If you already are heating your water with gas, electric or with coal from your current heating system, you are going to save money. A tankless water heater is going to save you from 10% to 50% of the cost of heating your water when you install and use a tankless water heater in your home.

A tankless water heater is going to heat the water instantly when you use it. The heater is going to run when the water turns on. The tankless water heater is not heating water when you are not using it. If you are doing loads of laundry and you are taking a shower, the tankless water heater can keep up with all the water usage. You can even adjust the tankless water heater to the temperature that you like the water to be at, which is going to save you even more money in the long run.


The tankless water heater is one that will take the place of that big tank in your basement or in the closet of your home. Another advantage, besides saving space, and saving on your hot water costs, is that you will not have trouble with the tankless water heater that some people have when their hot water tanks exploded and soak the home. If you have ever heard stories about a water tank exploded because of age or such, and water runs through the home, this tankless water heater is going to take some of that risk out of your home.

A great advantage to the tankless water heater is that if you are building an addition to your home, and you want to include a new bathroom you can include the tankless water heater inside the wall cavities, saving space, and saving on your water heating bill at the same time.

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Learn Spanish Quickly - Incredible Ideas Of Fast Learning

There are tons of people who want to start speaking Spanish now. There's one problem...They don't know where to begin. If you fit in this group, you are probably planning on taking lessons - however, you may want to teach yourself how to speak Spanish without lessons!

In order to learn Spanish, you have to overcome your second language learning anxiety! This is an emotional problem that hampers the abilities of many potential Spanish speakers around the world! Becoming motivated and overcoming this can, in fact, be the first step for you to be a fluent Spanish speaker! There are tons of people who want to start speaking Spanish now. There's one problem...They don't know where to begin. If you fit in this group, you are probably planning on taking lessons - however, you may want to teach yourself how to speak Spanish without lessons!

In order to learn Spanish, you have to overcome your second language learning anxiety! This is an emotional problem that hampers the abilities of many potential Spanish speakers around the world! Becoming motivated and overcoming this can, in fact, be the first step for you to be a fluent Spanish speaker!

May Believe that The older You Get, the Harder to Learn a Language - There is a common belief that advancement in age may actually hamper the ability to learn Spanish. There is no doubt that you may have to adjust when learning a different language - however, Adults are actually more than capable of learning a language.

The reason why children are believed to be better at learning languages is the simple fact that they haven't developed any mono-language habits. Their minds are open, so they are open to change. However, you can easily break these habits and learn the language you need to!

People do not believe they are capable - When people do something such as trying to learn Spanish, they have to envision themselves doing it, otherwise, they'll be absolutely discouraged.

The simple fact is; most people simply do not believe that they are mentally capable of learning a second language. If people simply believe in themselves - they'll be well on their way to learning how to speak fluent Spanish!

Watching Latino TV and listening to radio stations that speak Spanish is something that practically anybody can do. You do not need even the most basic of cable to receive the Spanish speaking stations - all you need is an antenna that can pick up television signals. When you do this, you will be giving yourself the opportunity to grow accustom to the style of the language. This includes the "speed", "pronunciation", and even certain phrases and sayings. You will begin to observe trends, etc.


When you perform one of these tasks, you may want to consider sitting down with a dictionary and trying to decipher some words that may come through the radio. When you observe that a specific word is spoken often, you may want to look that word up and translate it using your dictionary. You will be able to put sentences, paragraphs, and even full essays together by practicing on a daily basis. You may also want to combine this method with either a Spanish class, or a commercially available product that teaches you Spanish.

Self image is an extremely huge problem when it comes to trying to learn Spanish with many aspiring Spanish speakers. When you are trying to learn Spanish, you may want to consider trying a commercially available product in which you can perform at your own pace.
You also want to try to motivate yourself, as the average person has tons of daily tasks to do. You will want to use your free-time to focus on building your self image. Also you want to keep in mind the Spanish is related to other languages as well!

If you quickly learn languages such as Spanish, you may have an easier time learning other languages such as Italian

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