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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

A new twist to the online auction

    This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bidazzled. All opinions are 100% mine.


    As I was surfing the net today, I happened to discover a fantastic site called Bidazzled. It is a site which is giving a new twist to the online auction market by offering a fantastic 90% savings and unsuccessful bidders get bids back. Proceeds of Bidazzled auctions support charity dedicated to aiding those with small cell lung cancer.

    The price increases a few cents with each bid placed and a few seconds are added to the countdown clock to give others a chance to bid. The auction ends when no other bids are placed. So if a new laptop ends at just a dollar, then you win the laptop for a dollar! The end of an auction is a high energy exciting event and if bidders need to step away from their computer, "BidMate," the easily programmable autobidder, can take over while they are gone. While regular bids cost $1 each, users are given Bonus Bids with each bid purchase. Bonus Bids are also given for referring friends and you also get Bonus Bids if you do not win an auction. If a member has a lot of friends, it is possible to Bidazzle for free and wins some amazing items. So, visit the site today and get the item you always wanted at a low price. You will not only save a bundle of money but help in aiding a charity.
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      Surviving without the the net

        Internet is all prevalent and a lot of people use it for a variety of reasons. Since it has so many different uses, it appeals to a wide variety of people. It can be so addicting that we can end up spending several hours on net without realizing it. I noticed that it is an excellent time saving tool for just about everyone which can be used for a variety of functions like to pay the bills or shop online without too much hassle. I have found it to be a pleasant experience to connect with my friends thru social networking sites, check mail. It is also good way to read news and check out the latest stuffs. It really helps me to save money that you would use on those long distant phone calls by giving me an alternate means of communication, which is really cost effective. I need to save money wherever I can since everything has become so expensive and I need to optimally use my monthly money so I can get the best value for every dollars spent.

        Since computers and the net have practically taken over the world, I would imagine that it would be difficult for us to function as we are now. All of us are somehow connected to it and depend on it for a variety of things. For me computers and the internet are an important part of my life and I guess computers at least have been a part of my daily live for a long time. If the net dies on me suddenly, I think I'll go crazy at first, even though I would not call myself a net addict, but I also think that I will survive without it. My world will have shrunk dramatically and I will lose a lot of things which makes my life more easier. But, on the same note I will just revert back to the old fashioned way of doing things once more even though it is more time consuming. So, how much influenced are you by the net? If for some reason you were deprived of it, will you be able to function normally without it? Read more...

          Monday, December 7, 2009

          Fight those stressful moments the herbal way

            Salvia which is also known as salvia divinorum is a herbal alternative which helps to ease those problematic situations without any harmful and additive side effects. A family member discovered this herbal alternative when he was under a lot of work related stress and was feeling really run down and exhausted. So, if you want to buy salvia you can also look it up as salvia extracts and use it to drive those hard times away. Read more...

              Monday, November 23, 2009

              The moment has arrived

                The big day for which you have been waiting for is almost here. Yes, it is almost your wedding day and you still have not decided on what you will wear. It is difficult to find what you are looking for at the last moment and a generous amount of help is needed at times like this. One of my friends was in such a situation and I volunteered to help out. So, I logged onto the net and I was desperately searching the net for a wedding accessories as it is one of the main item of any wedding. During the search, I discovered a really site called myjeanm.com which helped us out alot. A wedding site might not seem an important to a layman initially, but making the right choices using it will make you feel terrific and make you look and feel your best on your wedding day. From wedding invitations to wedding gifts, myjeanm offers a wide variety of options. Choose one of the packages offered which will make an impact and makes the memory last a lifetime. It may take some work doing it the right way, but your wedding day is worth the trouble. On an ending note, try to remember that whatever you wear or do, but it is the right wedding site which makes it all the more worthwhile... So, go ahead and try out something new and be a little adventurous. After all, it’s all about having fun also. Read more...

                  Making it look good

                    When one of my relative who had shifted to a new town recently, the first thing he did was rent an apartment close by to the place where they had gotten a job a short while back. The first thing that I noticed when I visited their place was how bare, dull and boring everything looked. The outdoor area especially looked so bleak, dreary and so drab. They really hated the look of the bare surroundings and the empty areas. Since nobody really has any idea on what to do to spice up the looks, I was called up for some advice. We ended up buying something cheap yet decorative for the patio and it seemed to do the trick.

                    After filling it up with all types of furniture, it started to look just right. We went through the checking once more through every area with different furniture combinations and went through all types of ideas and finally everything seemed to click. But after giving it some thought we realized that everything was just right. After spending many days going to different places and looking at all the different setups at other people houses to get some ideas, we all realized that the one thing which was missing from his place was Outdoor Furniture Covers to make everything really decorative and pleasing to the eye. Read more...

                      Distributing large files

                        When I first started out on the net, I was just roaming around aimlessly for some peer-to-peer site where I could use distribute large files and which offered the best of all world in one place. I usually went away totally dissatisfied as there was not enough variety and enough place to choose from. All my troubles flew out the window when I stumbled upon tv torrents which revolutionized my online surfing experience.

                        I really liked using this site as it offered many benefits to new users like because:

                        a.) The site has a simple interface yet powerful search engine
                        b.) Huge library consisting of regularly updated torrent files. This gives the user an opportunity to download lots of games, music, films for free in to time without the fear of downloading empty and not complete file. This is only possible since the bots cover thousands of sites with torrent files and add them to the database every day.

                        If you ever decide to participate in a peer-to-peer site where you want to distribute large files, very popular files or other files available for free, then try out the Torrent distribution as it is a lot cheaper, faster and more efficient to distribute files than using the a regular download. Go ahead and give this site a try. Read more...

                          Free will

                            We are all given something called Free Will/Choice by God. How we utilise it is up to us. By using our Free Will, we end up making various kind of decisions in life....some good, some bad and others which are simply horrible. In the end of the day, life is basically just a sum of our choices and we should come to term with it so that we end up with a less troubled and complicated life. When we finally do meet God at the end of our journey, I honestly do believe that he/she will judge us not by our high or low points but what the end result was. We basically end up getting a mixed bag when starting out in life and we simply have to deal with the daily events to the best of our ability. Free Will comes into play when we come at crossroads in our journey through life. Read more...

                              It’s Christmas shopping time again

                                It is almost that time of the year once more. Yes, Christmas is almost upon us and I still have not made up my mailing list nor decided who to send it to. I should send to whom and where I should get purchase them. No matter how hard I tried, I could not find the right kind of christmas gifts to buy. As I was browsing through the net, I discovered a fantastic site which offered a wide variety of gifts at an affordable price. I was really amazed at the wide choice. They have something for everyone it seems. The store stocked items starting from electronic items, jewelry, handbags, cosmetics and many other items.

                                We really didn’t want to splurge on something expensive so looked around and noticed that this place was well stocked with a wide variety of products at decent prices and everyone was thrilled at the range the site offered. Everyone gave their own suggestions, but I managed to find something on her own. We finally bought a stylish looking Christmas tree with lights as everyone simply loved this product as it really suited the overall look of the house. We bought a bunch of really pretty looking photo Christmas ornaments at an excellent price and ended up saving a bundle of money.

                                I am glad we discovered this place as it has made our shopping experience so much easier and fun. We never knew that online shopping can be so hassle free and we are able to allot the freed up time to more productive things in life. Read more...

                                  George Carlin on aging

                                    I got this forward made me realise how true it is as we tend to forget the little things in life. We tend to take everything for granted and forget to enjoy each and every day as it comes along. I think the underlying message at least what I derived from it was that we should enjoy and cherish each day as it comes along without needlessly rushing blindly through the day. Yes, one must remember to stop and smell the flowers and admire the wonders that life offers to us each and every day. I hope you all enjoy this article as much as I did. Thanks for stopping by.



                                    Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions.



                                    'How old are you?' 'I'm four and a half!' You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key.



                                    You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.



                                    'How old are you?' 'I'm gonna be 16!' You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16! And then the greatest day of your life! You become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony. YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!



                                    But then you turn 30. Ooooh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're Just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?



                                    You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone.



                                    But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would!



                                    So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60.



                                    You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!



                                    You get into your 80's and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn't end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards; 'I Was JUST92.'



                                    Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. 'I'm 100 and a half!'

                                    May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!



                                    HOW TO STAY YOUNG

                                    1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them.'

                                    2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

                                    3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever, even ham radio. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.' And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.

                                    4. Enjoy the simple things.

                                    5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

                                    6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

                                    7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

                                    8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.


                                    9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.


                                    10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.


                                    AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:


                                    Life is not measured by the number of


                                    breaths we take, but by the moments that Take your breath away.



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                                      Friday, November 20, 2009

                                      Gold for World of Warcraft

                                        What a lucky day it was for me when I had discovered a game called World of Warcraft which is a massively multiplayer online role playing game and it is so addictive that I have been playing it nonstop ever since I discovered it. It is one of the best fantasy games around with life like graphics. One can choose from a number of characters and the person is given a particular skill set accordingly to fight others. There are a few primary classes in this game and you can choose the one which suits you the best. This allows them to get a feel for the play style of the class before making a major decision as to which class to play for the rest of the game. Each faction will have a slight variation in class skills.

                                        The best thing about this game was the ability to upgrade the character using money which I found really useful. Where to get the funds to upgrade your character is what you must be thinking at this time. Well, I was in a similar situation until I discovered a really fantastic site called My MMO Shop which it sells World of Warcraft gold and other virtual currency and the best part is that all orders come with a 100% money back guarantee so buyers do not have to worry about their funds being tied up. So, go ahead and buy wow gold now and enjoy the full potential of the game. Upgrade your skills and purchase what you want and when you want to as you will have a casket full of coins to fund your expansion plan. You will be king of the hill before you know it and master of all you survey. Read more...

                                          Releaning to treat our fellow creature kindly

                                            Have you ever given our fellow creatures a passing thought on how they are treated by humans. After some thinking and introspection, I realised that animals at farms are one of the most ill-treated animals that I have heard about. They are usually not fed properly, shoved into cages too small for them, injected with hormones to fatten them up. Then they get so fat that they have difficulty standing on their own legs, Due to the inability to use their own legs they lose their ability to ever go venture outside to see the sun, feel the grass/dirt underneath their paws or hoofs, smell the fresh air. In the tiny cages they live in their own filth, very much helpless. Many people simply do not care. For these people, these are just 'food animals'. So they do not really care how the animals are treated if they are born to die anyway? Let me ask you one thing. How would you feel if one day someone took your cat, dog, pet bird or any other pet of your...to the butcher shop, killed it, chopped it up, cooked it and served it to you? Would you not feel disgusted, revolted, and felt like someone has killed one of your family members? How would you feel about that? Would you eat them? Would you not consider this animal cruelty? I am aware that not all animals are treated this way, but I am sure most are. So please our co-inhabitants of this planet a thought. Let's give them place where they can live with dignity. Read more...

                                              Consolidate those debts now

                                                With today rising financial costs, keeping track of finances is one of the major necessities of every person. It is simply impossible for people to keep track of each and every expense if something unfortunate happens in our life without having a good financial setup in place. These days it has become even more necessary to keep a sharp eye on where the money is going at all times. Keeping a sharp eye on the expenses helps the concerned party in meeting the necessary genuine expenses and eases the financial burden to some extent as there is no uncertainty on the financial position.

                                                Many people are more aware of the fact that due to these emergencies, earning money is simply impossible and bills do keep piling up. These people need help right away in correcting this serious problem before it gets too late. This is the reason why Debt Consolidation is here and they are trying to rectify this problem on a war footing. Their employees are very prompt in helping the people in processing their requests are very courteous and helpful. Their representative tries their best to help the client and his/her lawyer out in a professional manner. They always follow the industry best practices and will not offer any types of freebies and other gimmicks that some other companies might offer at the last minute to entice clients to sign up without researching the company. At times, everyone needs help in settling their bills and they should not hesitate in seeking help when needed. Read more...

                                                  Canine paradise

                                                    Sometime back, one of my relatives had gone to take her pet dog to the clinic for a few shots. On the way inside to the clinic, she had run across a huge billboard which mentioned that something to the effect that their will be a luxury clinic opening up for pets. Imagine that. Isn’t this a site to see? I laughed so hard when I heard this news. When my laughter had died down and I was back in control of my senses, I asked her exactly what had happened at the clinic. She told me that the pets will be given super VVIP treatment, and a lot of facilities will be provided to them that usually are not available at your regular neighbourhood pet clinics like an operation theater, ICU, OPD and many other things to pamper your loved one. The pet will be treated like a king. The vet had looked at my buddy and said in a stern voice “Seems like you have never give your dog a proper bath and a hair cut in a long time. We will make him smell and look good real quick.” She was told that it will ONLY cost Rs 600. The guilt factor kicked in and the dog was handed over for its beauty treatment. The poor thing did not know what it was about to get into. First of, it was given a set of injections. It was whisked off into another room where it was given a hair cut and then a bath. This confused little dog didn’t know what was happening to it, but seemed to enjoy it. The vet helpers finally released him after 1 hour and 15 minutes. What was once a furry looking well fed dog was now looking like a starving, malnourished stray dog which had been picked up while coming up to the clinic. He was quickly taken home with his newly acquired look. After hearing all this, I thought that it is truly amazing how lucky these pets have it nowadays. They can get pampered, treated like a royalty and get some time off from their owners.

                                                    Some places are set up in such a way that an air-conditioned car picks up the pet, takes it to a 5 star place, where they get hair cut, bath, and manicure. Then they get to watch television or listen to radio while reclining in a soft comfortable cushion. They are fed freshly made delicacies All this is located inside a fully air-conditioned area. Plus they also have their own personal butler to take care of any needs that may arise.

                                                    People who have pets are usually very attached to them and the owners want the best they can provide for their pets. The pets are like a loved family member. I guess it is only normal that the pet owner don’t look at their pets as animals, but as fellow human beings. So don’t feel shy about pampering your pets and let them have the time of their life. Read more...

                                                      Thursday, November 19, 2009

                                                      Managing properties

                                                        It can be such a hassle to manage ones property all the time. Finding the right bunch of people to look for property located far away from where I live can be a real pain. When I first started out on the net looking for Real Property Management, I was just roaming around aimlessly for some site where I could purchase this elusive service I needed and which offered the best of all world in one place. I usually went away totally dissatisfied from the sites which I visited as there was not enough variety and enough place to choose from. All my troubles flew out the window when I stumbled upon a site called RPM Midwest which operates in the Central and Southwest Ohio/ Northern Kentucky and manages commercial and residential properties. I managed to discover that this site gave the shopper a wide array of choices as they have numerous choices instead of the usual extremely limited choices that other sites offer. A whole new vista opened up for me and there was no turning back for me. I was hooked on to the site as I went through all the amazing choices they offered.
                                                        I found that they offered many services which suited everyone’s needs. So, after inquiring I found out that I can go through the process of owning real estate the profitable and enjoyable experience at competitive rates. Their in-depth product information and excellent service helped me to zero in to a particular property I had always wanted. Not only did I end up purchasing a property which I always wanted but saved a bundle of money in the process as this price was at least equal to or below any other in the market. Read more...

                                                          It's just being rude

                                                            Try to imagine the following situation: You are with a group of people who speak different languages. They all do speak English to different degrees, but you do not speak or comprehend their languages. If two of them get involved in a conversation amongst themselves then you will be left out in the cold and you would not be able to understand anything at all. Is it rude or impolite for them to converse so in their own language meaning or is it perfectly understandable for them to want to talk quickly and easily in their own first language?

                                                            After thinking about it, I guess it would really depend on the situation, since no two situations are really alike all the time. Under some situations I think I would find it slightly rude.
                                                            For example, if a group of people want to talk in their first language which is much easier for them to speak and understand, but if they are in the company of someone who does not speak their language... not to mention in a country that does not speak their language, yet they continue talking in their own language and totally ignore you completely. If this happens, then I think they are being rude. I think they should either speak English or go off away from the group to speak by themselves.

                                                            Also, I think it's a little rude and it's definitely exclusionary, especially in a social or work situation. They would be telling me that they obviously don't want me talking or associating with them by not speaking a language I can understand. Sometimes, I am surrounded by people speaking a lot of different languages, I have grown used to it now. If they're just some strangers talking, I don't care, but if it's at work or a social function, then I would consider it very rude

                                                            Put yourself in another country where you don't speak the language as well as you'd like, and you were with mostly people that spoke your language, and not the language of that country. Wouldn’t they feel the same? I think there are many places all over the world, where people will speak the local language above all others and refuse to speak English (or another language) when they could have easily spoken it.

                                                            To sum up, If you are all together as a group and it seems like you are deliberately being left out then yes, I think it would definitely be rude. It is rude to have an extended conversation in a different language while you are standing there completely confused. But again, it would depend on the situation. It would, however, be a good time to ask them to teach you a few words and phrases. You would learn something new and they would be more conscious of their breach of etiquette. Read more...

                                                              Christmas cards

                                                                Christmas is almost upon us and I still have not made up my mailing list nor looked at which christmas cards I should send to whom and where I should get purchase them. No matter how hard I tried, I could not find the right set of cards to buy. As I was browsing through the net, I discovered a fantastic site which offered a wide variety of cards at an affordable price. I was really amazed at the wide choice. They have something for everyone it seems. Starting from Christmas cards, stamps, calendars, post it notes and many other items.

                                                                We really didn’t want to splurge on something expensive so looked around and noticed that this place was well stocked with a wide variety of products at decent prices and everyone was thrilled at the range the site offered. Everyone gave their own suggestions, but I managed to find something on her own. We finally bought a stylish looking large calendar magnet as she simply loved this product as it really suited the overall look of the house. We bought a bunch of really pretty looking photo Christmas cards at an excellent price and ended up saving a bundle of money. I am glad we discovered this place as it has made our shopping experience so much easier and fun. We never knew that online shopping can be so hassle free and we are able to allot the freed up time to more productive things in life. Read more...

                                                                  Wednesday, November 18, 2009

                                                                  Keeping in touch

                                                                    Sometime back, one of my buddies decided to quit the company where he was working and get into his own business as he had acquired a lot of experience in the buying and selling business. No matter how hard he tried, he could not locate the right tools to make his business a total success as the right communication tools were missing which he needed to get in touch with the employees across a wide area. He visited many sites but could not make up his mind what he should do. I was finally called in for help and we sat down for a brain storming session which lasted for many hours. After some trial and error, he was able to set up his site and finally got it up and running by the end of the week.

                                                                    One of the most important things which was missing was a Business Instant Messaging which will help in clearing up any questions of as many new customers as possible with minimum cost. After a bit of searching he was able to find a Secure Instant Messaging which met all his needs at Brosix. One of the main reason why it was chosen was that Brosix increased its customers 3 times in the last 12 months. This site is able to offer multiple languages and skins in addition to secure and controlled communication over the Internet. One thing which is of great importance is that they will remove “Full text formatting” feature in the Text Chat. This feature allows one user to send to other users a text by changing the font, color, background, style of each character. Brosix 3 will allow only bold, italic and underline formatting.

                                                                    We found out that it is a fantastic site offering just about every kind of communication solution. Now there is total control over the communication and this will lead to better performance. It is one of the best companies around and offers the Best IM Client services

                                                                    It seems like Brosix IM Client is one of the really useful solutions when a large company wants to communicate with many employees instantly. So if you decide to set up your own online business, do your homework before hand so that setting up the site will not be so time consuming effort for you. Read more...

                                                                      What a day I had

                                                                        I got up yesterday morning thinking about going to work a little early and completing most of my work as quickly as possible so that I could attend some family function later on in the day. Everything was going just right and smoothly till I stepped out of the house. I opened up the car door, put my stuff inside and went to open the main gate on the boundary wall. Decided against it as there were two bulls head butting like there’s no tomorrow. I really didn’t want to mediate between them just now. So, they went back and forth and I wasted a full 30 minutes for them to move down the street.

                                                                        With them finally gone I decided to get going. I noticed one of the front tires was flat. Oh well there goes my day I thought as I called up the service center to send someone over to put on the spare tire and take the other one away to get it patched up and refilled with air. The little monkey from the service center came mighty quick and I was thrilled by his prompt work. But my unlucky streak for the day had not left me just yet. Just when the little monkey was lowering the jacked up car, it somehow slipped off the jack and started rolling down the drive way. “Oh shit!!!” I yelled as I and the kid were running after the car. It rolled across the street and into the same ditch which the two guys had driven into a few days back when they were trying to avoid a stray animal.

                                                                        While I was chewing out the monkey for not putting the car into gear and putting something behind the rear wheel to jam it, I noticed a truck coming my way and we hailed it down. I really didn’t want to do any huffing and puffing just now before heading off to work. The driver was willing to help us out. Luckily he had a chain in the back which was tied to one end of my car and it was effortlessly pulled out.

                                                                        No matter how hard I try, sometimes my day just does not turn out right. Even though 90 minutes had elapsed since I had stepped out the front door of my house, my day was not completely a loss, and I’ve still had enough time to speed through the remaining time. I managed to finish most of the items on my agenda and the rest will be wrapped up sometime tomorrow. I have learned to take the unexpected surprises that life throws at me. It happens many times in everybody's life, and I am no exception. Expect the unexpected and just go with the flow. Hurdles will come and these will probably be worked out if you give them enough time. Life is so full of surprises and sometimes some days brings new set of totally unexpected problems. Read more...

                                                                          Tuesday, November 17, 2009

                                                                          Generational Equity Complaints Are Premature

                                                                            I was having a really long conversation with my next door neighbor about Generational Equity and how it affects us all whether it’s a young or an old person. Upon being asked exactly what it is I told him that it can be described as the goal to preserve the particular form of balance, or equity which pertains to the management of schools' and colleges scholarship investments. The specific aim is neither to advantage current scholarship recipients with an overly-generous endowment payout rate (which would be disadvantage future generations of scholarship recipients), nor to favor future generations by unduly reducing the payout to this year's recipients. Many endowments calculate their payout on a three-to-five-year rolling average, which smooth out short-term fluctuations in fund value.

                                                                            A lot of people tend to complain about how the younger generations is paying for older generations health care and other benefits. What the young people today do not realize is that they will be in the same boat in the near future. These welfare complaints will always continue to exist as long as people do not realize that our contributions go into a common pool for the benefit of all people. It does come back to us when we meet the basic criteria. The regulatory authority which is managing these funds might be able to clear the confusion which people have by handing out more information to its subscribers. I guess every type of fund has its plus and minus point. The weak points and the complaints should be addressed to promptly and take help from others when needed in order to maximize our benefits. Read more...

                                                                              Getting a good night sleep

                                                                                When one of my relative who had shifted to a new town recently, the first thing he did was rent an apartment close by to the hospital as they were expecting a baby shortly. The first thing that I noticed when I visited their place was how bare, dull and boring everything looked. Each and every room looked so bleak, dreary and so drab. They really hated the look of the bare windows and the empty rooms. Since nobody really has any idea on what to do to spice up the looks, I was called up for some advice. We ended up buying something cheap yet decorative for the windows and it seemed to do the trick.

                                                                                After filling it up with all types of furniture, it started to look just right. We went through once more through all the rooms with different furniture combination and went through all types of ideas and finally everything seemed to click. But after giving it some thought we realized that everything was just right. After spending many days going to different places and looking at all the different setups at other people houses to get some ideas, we all realized that the one thing which was missing from his place was Platform Beds to give the bedroom that different look.

                                                                                Now finding the right one is not really an easy job so it took us some time before we found the right one at an online shop which dealt in giving good deals and great after sales service. After going through the different items we finally ended up buying one which suited his budget and went back completely satisfied that we had made the right choice. Before heading home, we managed to buy a few other related items to make life easier for the new tenants so that the room looks colorful and ends up being an excellent present as well. Read more...

                                                                                  It's vacation time

                                                                                    The big day for which I was waiting for finally happened. Yes, it is my vacation time and I am off to some warm spot in some strange part of the world. I would simply love to go sking down a snow slope but what I really hate is the shoveling of the driveways and sidewalks while getting to the ski slopes. It is so difficult to find and easy way to do it when no help is needed. One of my friends was in such a situation and I volunteered to help out. So, I logged onto the net and I was desperately searching the net for what to do. During the search, I discovered some really great ideas which can be used to really make life easier and free up those precious moments for some other task.

                                                                                    While doing the search, I discovered that rock salt can be used to melt those hard to get spots and make snow removal much easier. Life is much easier now as it is available in large quantity for those large jobs is guaranteed to be of excellent quality. If there is any salt left over from this winter, then there will not be any storage problem as it contains a small quantity of anti-caking additive to maintain spreading properties even after prolonged storage.

                                                                                    So, now my vacation will be more enjoyable and less stressful as I do not have to shovel my way through a pile of snow to enjoy my vacation. I can bundle up like a penguin and go barreling down the slope and hopefully nothing gets in my way. Read more...

                                                                                      Promoting a site made easy

                                                                                        Sometime back, one of my buddies decided to get into the online business as he had a lot of experience in the buying and selling business. No matter how hard he tried, he could not locate the right tools to make his site a total success. He visited many sites but could not make up his mind what he should do. I was finally called in for help and we sat down for a brain storming session which lasted for many hours. After some trial and error, he was able to set up his site and finally got it up and running by the end of the week.

                                                                                        One of the most important things which was missing was a site promotion which will attract as many visitors as possible with minimum cost. After a bit of searching he was able to find a Wholesale Merchandise Magazine which met all his needs. He was so thrilled that he called me up in the middle of the night and told me that his site was finally up and running and attracting many new visitors on a regular basis. So if you decide to set up your own online business, do your homework before hand so that setting up the site will not be so time consuming effort for you. Read more...

                                                                                          Creating brand awareness

                                                                                            Whenever a company wants to create awareness about itself, or promote one of its products or for any other reason, they either hold their own trade show or participate in one. It is always a well planned out event where the presentation of either the idea/product counts as much as the idea/product itself. Some of the main items that go into making a trade show a success are: mortgage mailing list, marketing list, and finally the right mailing leads.

                                                                                            Many things go into making a venture a success. A company which is into real estate sometimes utilizes a mortgage mailing list as an extension of the business when they are looking for new clients. It becomes an extension of the office when the sales force is trying to highlight the company’s strong points and they have the opportunity to make new sales leads, meet new prospects, reconnect with existing clients and showcase their products and services to a specific audience. It should prominently highlight the company’s products and its strong point, while also quickly painting a picture as to what the company is all about. This ensures branding / corporate identity and helps prospective clients to become more familiar with the company image. It is compiled from public record and includes detailed mortgage transaction and property characteristics gathered from the county tax assessor files. This database is also updated on a regular basis resulting in an unprecedented level of freshness and accuracy.

                                                                                            A really good marketing list help in creating unique client list which helps to focus on a certain category of people. It refers to the social and managerial processes by which products; services and value are exchanged in order to fulfill individuals or a company’s needs and wants. These processes include, but are not limited to advertising, sales, promotion and distribution. The business or consumer mailing list a company uses when launching a marketing campaign with direct mail will determine whether it is a success or not. If the marketing strategy involves a direct marketing campaign, the company needs precision targeting and creative strategies to ensure maximum response rates. The really good companies who are involved in this business provide accurate and up-to-date data, backed by in house expertise and marketing services.

                                                                                            Finally, choosing the right mailing leads is vital to how well the business does. A really good list should be a one-stop resource center for the leads the company’s needed to grow its business and the marketing advice that will help them improve its sales and profits in a consistent manner. An ideal list would contain a large number of demographic categories and extremely large list counts so that there is a wide variety of a choice from all segments of society.

                                                                                            A company should always choose a company which can provide quality service and make prompt changes to its strategy. It always helps to choose a company which has a large dynamic database managed by the brightest of minds in the direct marketing industry. So, if your company is looking for the right solutions to the marketing ills that it is facing, then choose a direct marketing solution provider which can provide innovative marketing strategies to businesses of all sizes and on a dynamic method. Read more...

                                                                                              Sunday, November 15, 2009

                                                                                              Getting the best deals

                                                                                                When I first started out my net search today, I was just roaming around for some site where I could purchase some really interesting items to brighten up my room and I needed right away as I was going on a long journey. I needed the best service and which offered the best of everything in one place, but I usually went away totally dissatisfied as there was not enough variety of the items which I was hunting for. All my troubles flew out the window when I stumbled upon a site which revolutionized my online shopping experience. I discovered that the site is very user friendly and gives the shoppers a pleasant shopping experience by offering something called Cyber Monday specials. It refers to the first Monday after Thanksgiving, which is also the Monday that follows Black Friday. This day which falls on December 1st this year kicks off the online holiday shopping season in which people try to cram in as much shopping as possible before it’s too late.

                                                                                                While looking at all the selection which they were offering I noticed that all the products were being offered with at competitive rates when compared to other sites. There were discounts being offered on all the products. The best part which the site offered was that it offered an absolute top-notch service and selection on all the supplies at the best possible price. Initially I had a tough time making a selection until I called up one of my friends and he helped me make the right choice. So, I might get a few fantastic deals and discounts on the products that I always wanted with Cyber Monday deals, Cyber Monday coupons, and Cyber Monday sales. What can be better than saving a few bucks and getting the very best deals? Read more...

                                                                                                  Thursday, November 5, 2009

                                                                                                  Health notes with a few natural remedies Part #3

                                                                                                    Tummy ailments are most common excuse I have heard and it affects just about every person. People tend to pick up stomach ailments due to various factors like: hygiene (not only personal but also food hygiene), freshness of the food item, and finally how clean the surroundings are.

                                                                                                    It seems that some of the most common stomach ailments we encounter are: stomach pain, gastric pain, discomfort, spasms. A change of diet with more intake of fiber usually helps in overcoming these problems. Battling constipation is no fun either as it is really unhealthy for the body because the body will tend to reabsorb the toxins back (in the form of water) when stools stay in the digestive track for too long. Lots of health problems stems from digestive problems like this like loss of hunger and lethargy. There are various natural remedies to fix these common problems but the ones which I had tried and found successful over the years were using natural ingredients which are commonly found in the kitchen. Some food items like Ginger, Heeng (Asafetida), Mint, Black Pepper, Yogurt and Turmeric do manage to successfully cure most ailments without the need of a doctor.

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                                                                                                    Black Pepper has great anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties. It also helps in promoting a healthy appetite as it signals the stomach to produce hydrochloric acid which is required to digest food. This prevents food from staying for too long in the stomach, and prevents stomach irritation and flatulence. From the nutritional point of view, Black Pepper is very useful source of manganese, iron, and dietary fiber. It can be added to any food item like soups, tea, etc to add that extra punch to bland foods.

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                                                                                                    Turmeric is one of my favorite spices as it adds great taste and gives the food an excellent color. Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers known to man and it has been used for many centuries in India before the rest of the discovered it. It has many beneficial health effects some of which I am aware of are: helps in speeding up the healing process of any wounds in the body no matter where they are located, a natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without any known side effects, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns and many more.

                                                                                                    Ginger Root Pictures, Images and Photos
                                                                                                    Ginger is another all time favorite item which we add not only to our foods, but also to our tea. There are many benefits of using ginger such as curing nausea, digestive problems, circulation and arthritis. Ginger has been known to have the ability to calm an upset stomach. Stomach cramps can be eased and circulation can also be improved to some degree. Ginger supports a healthy cardiovascular system by making platelets less sticky which in turn reduces circulatory problems.

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                                                                                                    Heeng (Asafetida) has been used as a flavoring agent in Indian foods for ages. A pinch of Asafetida is normally added to food preparations to give it an unique pungent taste and smell. Asafetida is used as a flavoring agent and forms a constituent of many spice mixtures. It is used to flavor all types of food preparations like: curries, dal and pickles. One must remember to use only minute quantities by adding it directly to cooking liquid and frying in oil till it is light brown in color. When a person is suffering from gas or the bloated feeling, a little bit of Asafetida either in a glass of water or taken with a few slices of fresh Ginger roots helps relieve the suffering.


                                                                                                    YOGURT Pictures, Images and Photos
                                                                                                    Yogurt is one of the best kept home remedy secrets and it does wonders for all types of digestive problems. It is a cure all natural remedy for many common stomach ailments like constipation, loose motions, indigestion, etc. Once you incorporate it into your diet, you will notice that you will not only start to feel healthier but more active in your daily life. It an excellent way of inhibiting excessive appetite since eating yogurt makes a person feel fuller for a longer period of time. It must be remembered that taking antibiotics kills all the bacteria (both good and bad). This leads to improper digestion which can only be corrected by replacing them by eating yogurt which has been shown to replace the good bacteria which was destroyed by the antibiotics.
                                                                                                    Yogurt is just regular milk that contains active live cultures. The good bacteria contained in the yogurt is extremely important for the proper functioning of the body, boost the immune system of the body, yeast infections and can also prevent urinary tract infections in some cases. If a person does not like the taste of plain yogurt, then it can be eaten in a variety of other ways like with either salt, sugar, fruits or nuts added. If a person is having tummy problems and keeps running to the loo, then food must be avoid and in its place yogurt with fried turmeric in a bit of oil and salt to taste can be eaten as a substitute. The yogurt should be heated just a bit until it’s warm.

                                                                                                    Some of our lifestyle dieses can be controlled if not cured by making correction to our eating habits and by modifying our lifestyle. There are many natural remedies available out there which are quiet useful in correcting the imbalances in our body. But, on the same note, I would like to say that self help is not always advisable nor is it always possible under some conditions. At times we are not knowledgably enough to recognize the symptoms which might worsen if proper professional treatment is not given immediately so that they are cured of the ailment which they are afflicted with and lead a healthier and fuller life. Awareness is the key to treating the symptoms correctly. But it should be kept in mind that as with all medications, one has to be fully aware of the effects/side effects of the treatment which they are using. Read more...

                                                                                                      Tuesday, November 3, 2009

                                                                                                      Getting my own set of wheels

                                                                                                        When I first started out on the net, I was just roaming around aimlessly for some site where I could purchase a new cars right away. I needed the best service and which offered the best of everything in one place. I usually went away totally dissatisfied as there was not enough variety of vehicles both new and used which I was hunting for and there were not enough variety to choose from. All my troubles flew out the window when I stumbled upon a site called BuyYourCar.co.uk which revolutionized my online shopping experience. I discovered that the site is very user friendly and gives the shoppers a pleasant shopping experience. While looking at all the selection which they were offering I noticed that some second hand cars were being offered with at competitive rates when compared to other sites. What can be better than saving a few bucks and getting the very best deals? The best part which the site offered was that it offered a contract hire and car leasing facility to eligible people.I was able to make an informed buying decesion through their independent car reviews and got a great deal through the insurance link they provided.I am glad I discovered this site. Read more...

                                                                                                          Monday, November 2, 2009

                                                                                                          Getting the house in order

                                                                                                            One fine day, my buddy simply went crazy and started filling up his cramped apartment with all types of furniture, so that it will start to look just right. Unfortunatly I happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time and got stuck with helping him move the furniture from one room to another. We went through once more through all the rooms with different furniture combinations and went through all types of ideas and finally everything seemed to click. But after giving it some thought we realized that everything was just right. After spending many days going to different places and looking at all the different setups at other people houses to get some ideas, we all realized that the one thing which was missing from his place was a massive television set to watch those fantastic soccer matches that we both were crazy about. But, I wasn't going to help him just now as I was totally worn out and managed to get home before sunset. What a day I had and I was pooped. Read more...

                                                                                                              Gone motorcycle crazy

                                                                                                                I have finally got my own set of wheels. It’s a brand new motorcycle and I am finally zooming around town and really enjoying myself. After the initial euphoria, I realized that one of these days it will eventually require some maintenance work and shopping for accessories can be such a headache at time. It can be really difficult to find the right national cycle store where I can purchase what I want and when I want to. At other times, getting out of the house and doing the actual shopping itself is really tedious and really time consuming. On the other hand, online shopping provides convenience and ease never heard of before. It is a real time saver and provides never heard convenience heard before. It is so easy to hunt around for the best items right from home. I discovered an excellent site called CruiserCustomizing.com which is very user friendly and gives the shoppers a pleasant shopping experience by offering over 30,000 different motorcycle parts and accessories to fully customize my ride. While looking at all the selection which they were offering I noticed that some brand names were being offered with at up to 60% off rates when compared to other sites. What can be better than saving a few bucks? Read more...

                                                                                                                  Shifting to a new place

                                                                                                                    Boy!!!! It was a real task that I was involved in a little while ago. But it was all worth it in the sense that everyone is very happy and happily settled in their new surroundings. This is what happened. It seems like one of my relative had shifted to a new town recently and the first thing he did was buy a house close by to the place where they had gotten a job a short while back. The first thing that I noticed when I visited their place was how bare, dull and boring everything looked. The baby room especially looked so bleak, dreary and so drab. They really hated the look of the bare windows and the empty rooms. Since nobody really has any idea on what to do to spice up the looks, I was called up for some advice. We ended up buying something cheap yet decorative for the windows and it seemed to do the trick.

                                                                                                                    After filling it up with all types of furniture, it started to look just right. We went through once more through all the rooms with different furniture combinations and went through all types of ideas and finally everything seemed to click. But after giving it some thought we realized that everything was just right. After spending many days going to different places and looking at all the different setups at other people houses to get some ideas, we all realized that the one thing which was missing from his place was microwave for to make the dull boring kitchens more user friendly. After going through the different places we finally ended up buying one which suited his budget and went back completely satisfied that we had made the right choice. Before heading home, we managed to buy a few other items to make life easier in their new home like a reclining chair so that he can finally become a full time couch potato. Read more...

                                                                                                                      Hunting for the elusive plastic

                                                                                                                        One fine day, one of my friends moved to a brand new house and the first thing he wanted to get was to get a few plastic items for the house. He was especially looking for a plastic sheet to cover the generator set located out in the backyard. It was difficult to locate a good quality one at an affordable price. After a lot of searching, we finally found one at a site which had comprehensive plastic material offerings. A buyer can choose from their standard sizes or any custom size of their choosing using their advanced cut-to-size tool which allows the buyer to get exactly what they need at the time of purchase. Read more...

                                                                                                                          Thursday, October 29, 2009

                                                                                                                          Keeping healthy - The natural way #2

                                                                                                                            Connor Meehan Pictures, Images and PhotosThe second most common problem these days is obesity. It is not such a difficult thing to control our weight as it is made out to be if you know the correct method. At this point of time, you must be wondering how to regain your slim figure back once more effortlessly. It is very easy if a person has desire, determination, good planning and a large helping of motivation.

                                                                                                                            This journey starts with a desire to regain that lost figure that you once had in your youth. A person should be self motivated to stick to a weight loss program that he/she has chosen. Good planning helps a great deal in speeding up the process of becoming healthy once more. One should always try to maintain the vision of a healthier and leaner figure so that they stay motivated enough to continue with the weight loss program. There are many causes for obesity. It can be due to either our genes or our eating habits. Our defective genes cannot be changed but we can modify our diet so that we can once again become again.

                                                                                                                            One good way is to plan out our daily activity as much as possible so that we not only are able to control our calorie intake but are also able to burn up the excess weight as possible quickly. Start out your day with a fruit salad with a large glass of freshly squeezed glass of orange juice in the morning. Pack that lunch from home instead of eating out. Hit the gym after work and finally when you finally reach home eat something light. Reclaim that lost figure and not only will you end up looking good but feeling healthier also. Try to avoid sugar laced drink and foods as much as possible as they are loaded with excess calories and try to do a quick calorie count when buying packaged foods from your favorite grocery chain. Read more...

                                                                                                                              Tuesday, October 27, 2009

                                                                                                                              Bitten by the travel bug

                                                                                                                                The big day for which you have been waiting for is almost here. Yes, it is almost your yearly vacation time and you still have not decided on the destination. It is difficult to find that special place you are looking for at the last moment and a generous amount of help is needed at times like this. One of my friends was in such a situation and I volunteered to help out. So, I logged onto the net and I was desperately searching the net for a perfect vacation spot in Australia as it is one of the main destination points for fun seekers. During the search, I discovered some really great vacation spots which can be used to really impress the people who will want to see your vacation photos at a later date.

                                                                                                                                While doing the search, I discovered that there is a Accor Hotels 3-Day Super Sale Asia Pacific campaign going on which runs for only 3 days 27 Oct 09 to 29 Oct 09. In this 3 day Super Sale about one million hotel rooms across Asia Pacific can be gotten at an at amazing rate starting as low as US$30 per night.

                                                                                                                                This Super Sale coincides with record-low air fares across the Asia Pacific region allowing travelers to enjoy some of the world's most exciting cities at bargain rates. The best part was that we discovered that Accor is global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 150,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in hotel and service sector. What can be better than going with the leader?

                                                                                                                                A perfect vacation might not seem an important to a layman initially, but a right choice will make you feel terrific and maximizing the enjoyment once you land there. Choose one of the packages offered which will make your trip enjoyable and makes the memory last a lifetime. It may take some work hunting for the right company to choose the package from, but your trip is worth the trouble. On an ending note, try to remember that where ever you decide to do, it is the right company which makes it all the more worthwhile. So, go ahead and try out their packages and be a little adventurous. After all, it’s all about having fun also. So, in the end we ended up booking our holiday plan now for stays between December 09 to April 10 so that we can enjoy some of the world's most exciting cities from around the world at bargain rates. So, go ahead and book your trip today and have the time of your life without being stressed out.
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                                                                                                                                  Friday, October 23, 2009

                                                                                                                                  Keeping healthy the natural way#1

                                                                                                                                    People are bound to fall ill every so often and under these situations we usually follow one of two paths. If we categorize the illness as minor then we usually try some kind of home remedy at first to see if we can cure the illness before seeking medical help from a doctor. The other path is seeking medical help immediately we are able to recognize the seriousness of the problem at the time of the incident.
                                                                                                                                    There are many lifestyle diseases which affect almost every person. Some of these can be cured while others can be controlled to some extent. Some of these lifestyle diseases which come to my mind at this point are: High blood pressure, Obesity and numerous tummy related problems.

                                                                                                                                    One of the most common diseases is affecting a lot of people these is high blood pressure which is also known as the silent killer. It is often misdiagnosed by the affected people until it is too late as there are no particular symptoms which are directly connected only to blood pressure problems. This can often leads to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure in the long term.

                                                                                                                                    The only way to tell if a person has high blood pressure is to have their blood pressure checked on a regular basis by a doctor. A normal and healthy person’s heart beats about 60 to 80 times a minute under relaxed conditions. The blood pressure should be as near as possible to 120/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) for an adult. Blood pressure that stays between 120–139/80–89 is considered pre-hypertension and above this level (140/90 mm Hg or higher) is considered high (hypertension). Your doctor may take several readings with a stethoscope over a period of time before deciding whether the person’s blood pressure is high or normal.

                                                                                                                                    It can be controlled though not fully cured by either taking the blood pressure medication prescribed by the doctor and by making some lifestyle changes. The sedentary lifestyle and incorrect eating habits are the main causes of high BP and modifying our lifestyles. One way to correct this problem is to become more active through incorporating some form of exercise and meditation and eating healthier fat free foods leads to a lowering of high blood pressure to some extent.
                                                                                                                                    Some ways to correct the BP problem is to reduce the salt intake, adding garlic to your diet, Hawthorne, Rauwolfia serpentine, taking supplements of potassium/magnesium and fish oil as these things have been shown beneficial for patients with high blood pressure.

                                                                                                                                    Fish oil contains DHA (docohexaenoic acid), which lowers high blood pressure in most cases. Even though it is quiet safe to use it in ones diet, some points must be kept in mind. It has been show that people who have the following symptoms: Bleeding problems, allergy to fish oil, lung/breathing problems, pregnant, or breast feeding should avoid taking it as it leads to complications.

                                                                                                                                    Garlic is a very efficient high blood pressure preventative natural alternative. It is very effective because of its cholesterol-lowering properties and has blood thinning capability thereby reducing the blood pressure by about 5 to 10%. Over a period of time it has gained a reputation for being an anti-social food due to its offending smell, but with all of the health benefits that garlic provides, bad breath should be the least of your worries.

                                                                                                                                    Hawthorne berries are used in some parts of the world to treat cardiovascular disease. It helps to protect arterial walls, lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and strengthen the heart's pumping ability. Studies have shown that the full effect usually takes several weeks to months to develop and has far fewer side effects than the over the counter medication.

                                                                                                                                    Rauwolfia Serpentine is also known as the Indian Snakeroot is also a popular alternative here prescribed by some doctors who follow the alternative medicine. One of its main beneficial points is to significantly lower blood pressure with only a small dose. It takes a few days after the initial administration for the full effects of the medication to take place and it has shown to have a cumulative effect. One must keep in mind that Rauwolfia does have side effects when taking this medication. The most common side effect are: nasal congestion, dizziness, nausea and dry mouth. Read more...

                                                                                                                                      Saturday, October 17, 2009

                                                                                                                                      Settle those pending bills is easy now

                                                                                                                                        With today rising financial costs, keeping track of finances is one of the major necessities of every person. It is simply impossible for people to keep track of each and every expense if something unfortunate happens in our life without having a good financial setup in place. These days it has become even more necessary to keep a sharp eye on where the money is going at all times. It is good to keep a sharp eye on the expenses as it helps the concerned party in meeting the genuine expenses and eases the financial burden to some extent as there is no uncertainty on the financial position.

                                                                                                                                        Many people these days are more aware of the fact that due to these emergencies, earning money becomes impossible and bills do keep piling up until they become unmanageable. These people need help right away in correcting this serious problem before it gets too late. This is the reason why Orchard Funding is here and they are trying to correct this problem on a war footing. What these guys do is provide lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance on a pre-settlement lawsuit. This means repayment by the plaintiff is only necessary should their case settle. We have the ability to provide you the financial means necessary to cover your living and other expenses during the course of your lawsuit. The cash can be used to pay for bills and expenses such as medical bills, rent, mortgage payments, car payments, legal expenses and other expenses.

                                                                                                                                        Their employees are very prompt in helping the people in processing their requests are very courteous and helpful. Their representative tries their best to help the client and his/her lawyer out in a professional manner. They always follow the industry best practices and will not offer any types of freebies and other gimmicks that some other companies might offer at the last minute to entice clients to sign up without researching the company. One must At times, everyone needs help in settling their bills and they should not hesitate in seeking help when needed.
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                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, October 14, 2009

                                                                                                                                          Helping the expecting mother out

                                                                                                                                            When one of my relative who had shifted to a new town recently, the first thing he did was rent an apartment close by to the hospital as they were expecting a baby shortly. The first thing that I noticed when I visited their place was how bare, dull and boring everything looked. The baby room especially looked so bleak, dreary and so drab. They really hated the look of the bare windows and the empty rooms. Since nobody really has any idea on what to do to spice up the looks, I was called up for some advice. We ended up buying something cheap yet decorative for the windows and it seemed to do the trick.

                                                                                                                                            After filling it up with all types of furniture, it finally started to look just right. We went through once more through all the rooms with different furniture combinations and went through all types of ideas and finally everything seemed to click. But after giving it some thought we realized that everything was just right. After spending many days going to different places and looking at all the different setups at other people houses to get some ideas, we all realized that the one thing which was missing from his place was a baby crib stuff for the new arrival so that the kid has something to look good in.

                                                                                                                                            He really didn’t want to splurge on something expensive so went to a place which stocked a wide variety of children stuff at decent prices and he was thrilled at the range the site offered. Everyone gave their own suggestions, but he managed to find something on his own. We finally bought a tiny baby shoe item as he simply loved this product. No more carrying the little kid around anymore and now he can move around more freely without getting tired. We had never realized how convenient and versatile these handy toys were until the salesperson explained all the different uses it can be used for.

                                                                                                                                            Later on I was told that they needed to choose from a baby suit range of baby items and my buddy was assigned the task of finding them at a good rate. Now finding the right one is not really an easy job so it took us some time before we found the right one at an online shop which dealt in giving good deals and great after sales service. After going through the different items we finally ended up buying one which suited his budget and went back completely satisfied that we had made the right choice. Before heading home, we managed to buy a few other children related items to make life easier for the mom to be so that the room looks colorful and ends up being an excellent present as well. Read more...

                                                                                                                                              Saturday, October 3, 2009

                                                                                                                                              Avoide default in payment

                                                                                                                                                As we grow older, we realize that money gives us a great feeling. This feeling is fantastic and it gives a person a sense of freedom which nothing else gives. It gives a person the ability to do what they want to do and without depending on others for any help. But not everyone has unlimited amount of money. Due to our limited earning capability, sometimes we end up in such a situation that we need to borrow money from a lending organization in order to make some large purchase like a car or a house.

                                                                                                                                                It is not always easy to get the right rates as it sounds. One thing which I have discovered over a period of time is that one can try to keep the loan rates on the lower side by following a very simple to follow method. A person should try to start out by researching as many companies as possible which offer loans to their clients. Having a good credit record is a plus point as it is the starting point for loan companies when they figure out the rates for you. One way to get good loan rates is to improve your credit score by being prompt on your payments and not missing any installments. If a person is having difficulty in repaying the loan amount due to some financial difficulty, then they should talk to the credit repair companies if they are having serious payment problems and work out some credit repair services solution in order to avoid any further negative marking in their credit report.

                                                                                                                                                Some of you out there must be asking the question what is a credit score? In order to borrow money from some lending organization, we need a good credit score. A credit score can be defined as an expression based on a statistical analysis of a person's credit files and to represent the creditworthiness of a person. It is based on the credit report submitted by credit bureaus. Having a good credit score tells a company that the borrower is a responsible person who will repay the loan amount on a timely basis. A person should try to improve their credit scores if they have payment problems by using credit repair services in order to get the best market rates possible. Remember, never skip that bill amount no matter how small it is and borrow only as much as you can repay without putting any financial strain on yourself. Read more...

                                                                                                                                                  Monday, September 28, 2009

                                                                                                                                                  Awareness prevents fraud

                                                                                                                                                    With today rising financial costs, keeping track of the company finances is one of the major necessities of every business. It is simply impossible for companies to keep track of each and every expense without having a good audit software set up to analyze and audit data, become more productive and keep an sharp eye on where the money is going at all times . Auditing helps the companies in meeting the necessary genuine expenses and eases the financial burden to some extent as there is no uncertainty on the financial position.

                                                                                                                                                    When these unavoidable expenses occur, one notices that there are basically two type’s people. One category of people file their bills correctly without any extra charges and the other type of people who think they’re just getting even with a large company, rather than committing a crime, when they defraud a company by submitting a false bill. This type of fraud is on the rise as the people who are committing it seem unconcerned about the fact that not only is it a very wrong thing to do but also in the end everyone ends up paying for companies losses due to this willful fraud through increased add on expenses, etc.

                                                                                                                                                    Many companies are more aware of the fraud which is happening and they are trying to rectify this problem on a war footing. The employees should try to be as alert as possible so that their companies do not become a victim of insurance fraud. One should always follow the industry best practices and do not fall for any types of freebies and other gimmicks that some companies might offer at the last minute to entice others to do wrong things. Review each and every bill carefully to look out for any extra charges for any item which the company did not receive. Being an alert person will not only keep the person out of trouble with the authorities but in the long run companies will eventually end up with lesser amount of loss as the incidence of fraud is reduced.

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                                                                                                                                                      Saturday, September 19, 2009

                                                                                                                                                      Waht a day I had

                                                                                                                                                        Have you ever had one of those days when you had your day all planned out, been really all set to get all the work you had planned done and then had life throw a Googly in all your plans?

                                                                                                                                                        I got up yesterday morning thinking about going to work a little early and completing most of my work as quickly as possible so that I could attend some family function later on in the day. Everything was going just right and smoothly till I stepped out of the house. I opened up the car door, put my stuff inside and went to open the main gate on the boundary wall. Hmmm….decided against it as there were two bulls head butting like there’s no tomorrow. I really didn’t want to mediate between them just now. So, they went back and forth and I wasted a full 30 minutes for them to move down the street.

                                                                                                                                                        With them finally gone I decided to get going. I noticed one of the front tires was flat. Oh well there goes my day I thought as I called up the service center to send someone over to put on the spare tire and take the other one away to get it patched up and refilled with air. The little monkey from the service center came mighty quick and I was thrilled by his prompt work. But my unlucky streak for the day had not left me just yet. Just when the little kid was lowering the jacked up car, it somehow slipped off the jack and started rolling down the drive way. “Oh shit!!!” I yelled as I and the kid were running after the car. It rolled across the street and into the same ditch which the two guys had driven into a few days back when they were trying to avoid a stray animal.

                                                                                                                                                        While I was chewing out the boy for not putting the car into gear and putting something behind the rear wheel to jam it, I noticed a truck coming my way and we hailed it down. I really didn’t want to do any huffing and puffing just now before heading off to work. The driver was willing to help us out. Luckily he had a chain in the back which was tied to one end of my car and it was effortlessly pulled out.

                                                                                                                                                        No matter how hard I try, sometimes my day just does not turn out right. Even though 90 minutes had elapsed since I had stepped out the front door of my house, my day was not completely a loss, and I’ve still had enough time to speed through the remaining time. I managed to finish most of the items on my agenda and the rest will be wrapped up sometime tomorrow. I have learned to take the unexpected surprises that life throws at me. It happens many times in everybody's life, and I am no exception. Expect the unexpected and just go with the flow. Hurdles will come and these will probably be worked out if you give them enough time. Life is so full of surprises and sometimes some days brings new set of totally unexpected problems. Read more...

                                                                                                                                                          Saturday, August 29, 2009

                                                                                                                                                          Smelly experiance

                                                                                                                                                            It had just rained this morning. I simply love the rainy season as there are so many sights and smells to experience at any given moment. I usually pull up a chair and enjoy the scenery. The rainy season here bring forth so many different kinds of smell. There are some good while are others are bad. We have a big flower garden and whenever it rains, all types of flower smells are released for a short duration and it really helps me to relax and unwind. I especially like the smell of roses and marigolds. I really hate the smell of compost which somehow ends up make the whole house stink. In this situation, a little bit of perfume or cologne is great to freshen up the room. I did a bit of hunting around for it at a few perfume store and finally found the one I wanted. I guess smell is an important part of our daily life as it sets the mood and how we react with others. Read more...

                                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, August 25, 2009

                                                                                                                                                              How do you decide whom to vote for?

                                                                                                                                                                Its election time in many areas, so this question really got me all worked up. What if your uncle was running for the post of president or some other post? You have known him all your life and you seriously do doubt his ability to run the country. Even if the whole family is supporting him, would you vote for him? Well for me it does not matter if one of my relative has thrown his hat in the ring. He won’t get my automatic vote just because he is related to me, even if he is on good terms with me. A president’s job is just too important. After taking a long hard look at all the choices, I would vote for the most qualified candidate even if he was an independent. He should be able to think on his feet and offer good, sound judgements which everyone is willing to obey. If I have my doubts about a relative’s capabilities, then I will not for him. What I am implying is that one should not go by who is related to whom when making decisions which affects a lot of people. These decisions should be based on cold hard facts. The best man/woman should get the position. Read more...

                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, August 20, 2009

                                                                                                                                                                  Dressing up that window

                                                                                                                                                                    When one of my relative shifted into a new apartment and the first thing that I noticed when I visited his place was how bare, dull and boring it looked. The room looked so bleak, dreary and so drab. He really hated the look of the bare windows. Since he really didn’t did not know what to do to spice up the looks, he called me over for some advice. Even after filling it up with all types of furniture, it just didn’t seem quite right. We went through all the rooms with different furniture combinations and went through all types of ideas but nothing seemed to click.

                                                                                                                                                                    We spent many days going to different places and looking at all the different setups to get some ideas. But we really didn’t find anything which would look nice at his place. Sure, we got a bunch of ideas, but nothing seemed to click. So one night while I was browsing though the net looking for something for the house, I noticed a particular site by where you can help with all of your interior window treatment needs... They had some really excellent quality and beautifully designed blinds, shades, enclosures shutters, and enclosures. These high quality items seemed to be affordable and are sure to fit his budget. All items seem to be of high quality and this company is giving a lifetime guarantee on their products as long as the original retail purchaser owns the product for defects in materials, workmanship or failure to operate. This is really great when you consider that most online web sites just do not provide the same service and a much shorter warranty period which is just too inadequate to know what type of product you have gotten and what types of hidden defects it might contain. What really attracted me to this site is that they are leading supplier of window products for over 60 years and have an unsurpassed reputation in their chosen field. He is sure to get not only an excellent product, but also a wide variety of products to choose from. Since there are no middle men, I know that we can get the best price possible.

                                                                                                                                                                    I am really glad that I have found this site since the dull boring rooms now look like works of art if done properly. Let’s see what happens and hopefully he is able to choose the right stuff for his house and all the hard work that I have put in doesn’t go to waste. My worst nightmare at this time is that hopefully he doesn’t go color blind and chooses horrible glaring and conflicting colors or really inappropriate products even though the company does provide trained and qualified staff will help the customer select the products, colors, and options that best suit their needs. If he screws up this easy task, I’ll have to take him to the eye doctor. Lol. Hopefully, he’ll have the house fully ready by next week so that it will look good for the house warming party which he was planning to hold. Read more...

                                                                                                                                                                      Friday, August 14, 2009

                                                                                                                                                                      Rediscovering old friends and offering a mixed bag

                                                                                                                                                                        It seems like sometimes we run across certain things which amaze or startle us or makes us laugh our head off. I ran across something which made me stop and go back and take a second look since I liked what I saw. It looks like some people from my older Yahoo360 contact page are still adding me to their new Yahoo360 profile as many people are still migrating to the new page. One of my contacts had this eye catching avatar. It was not a picture but a phrase which caught my attention which I would probably use in certain situations where no other words would have a similar impact. So, next time someone irritates/confounds you, just simply reply with "I don't know what your problem is but I bet it's hard to pronounce".
                                                                                                                                                                        Otherwise, it's good to run into many of my online buddies which I thought had forgotten all about me or which had migrated to other sites and left the older sites. It seems like when the Yahoo360 was having its problems, alot of people who were using it to either keep in touch with others or to express their ideas/thoughts etc become soo dissatisfied with the irritating errors that kept popping on a regular basis. I had lost a few posts and the Flickr application didn't quiet mess correctly with the Yahoo360.
                                                                                                                                                                        Multiply it seems like is more stable as the site administrators are on their toes and are quiet regular in fixing the bugs that pop up every so often. One irritating really thing which I noticed here is that I cannot do a copy/paste from inside the Compose Blog Entry until I publish it. Otherwise it's a stable site where I have only a few complaints with.
                                                                                                                                                                        The weather has turned mighty pleasant this morning. The sky is overcast and a pleasant is blowing the window. It might actually rain in the next 24 hour period. I hope is does rain since we've been having a dry year. It's rather hot and humid for the last many days and a heavy rainfall will greatly reduce the humidity to some extent.
                                                                                                                                                                        We've been having a rather dry monsoon period as we had deficient rainfall this year. Agriculture sector has been adversely and it seems the grain output might be well below the desired level. The already high food prices might rise even further and it seems like we end up spending most of our monthly earning on essential items. There is less and less amount to save for the uncertain future. For alot of people, financial planning has gone into tailspin and I guess we all have to work extra hard to shore up our savings once more.
                                                                                                                                                                        Life is uncertain and we do get a mixed bag when we start of in our journey called life. Hopefully, next year will be a bit better than the current mess we are in. The financial planning schedule which I had so diligently adhered to for so many years will be back on track by next year. I guess I have to create a larger contingency fund in order to meet these emergency situations. All of us had a run in and no one was spared. I guess the ones which had some financial foresight were not as severely affected as others. What really matters in the end of the day is that we should not lose hope, have grit and determination to start fresh once more if the need arises. Read more...

                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, August 6, 2009

                                                                                                                                                                          Replying to an older post

                                                                                                                                                                            Over the period of time I have more or less gone into a fixed routine when it comes to my net activities. There is hardly any variation unless the net is down for some reason. For some time now, my routine would be to check for the posts that my friends have posted on their sites. But if there is nothing I cannot that I can add to their posted discussion I will then check at a later stage for 'new’ discussions. There are also times when all the current discussions just don’t seem to strike a chord within me to reply to. Hence, I skip these posts for the time being. But lately, I have figured that 'new' post with similar thoughts or subject can be ignored once proven that it is very similar to discussions previously posted either by the same person or someone else. It may be unfair, but that's how I go about my work on many of my sites. I also skip some of the really dumb posts or questions. I usually skip any set of questions and posts that are full of incorrectly spelled words and contain really stupid syntax errors. If they cannot do a simple thing like write a normal coherent post with a proper paragraphing with little or no errors then the person needs to improve their skills before they start posting again. Why torment the public with poor writing skills? So, would you post/reply to discussions posted months ago? Do you care to see if the discussions you responding is a re-post? How do you usually respond to the posted discussion here in Multiply or any other site? Oh yes one more thing, Please respond to one of my discussions. Thank you. Read more...

                                                                                                                                                                              Searching with a difference

                                                                                                                                                                                You have been working hard all year long and you really need that much deserved break. It seems like you will never get that break. You try hard and convince the boss that you need some time off now. The big boss finally realizes that you really need a vacation which is long overdue. It seems like an easy task and you think you should get overwhelmed with choices as soon as you log in.
                                                                                                                                                                                Where do you go? I would strongly suggest that you start off your journey at www.HotelsCombined.com which is the world's number 1 hotel search engine. This site offers not only search of all the best travel sites at once and find the cheapest price but also gives independent hotel reviews by other travelers.
                                                                                                                                                                                These guys really seem dedicated to this industry and with a lot of hard work they have managed to build the world's no. 1 hotel search engine now they want more people to know about it. These guys have a really fantastic concept. They thought up the idea about donating to a charity every time someone helps spread the word about them! This way, HotelsCombined.com can then benefit from the word of mouth (or mouse in this case) whilst at the same time being able to donate what HotelsCombined.com normally would have had to spend on advertising. This Spread The Word For Charity has 3 options – the company will give $20 for a blog mention, $10 for a tweet and $5 for becoming their fan of Facebook page. So, what are you waiting for? Drop by their site. You might not only find the right hotel in the right location but also participate in some charitable work.Post?slot_id=43255&url=http%3a%2f%2fsocialspark Read more...

                                                                                                                                                                                  Easing the pain and suffering

                                                                                                                                                                                    I had posted the following post some time back and wanted to repost it since it is still relevant today as when I had posted it long back. People need solutions to ease the pain and suffering and not laws which tie their hands down and cause extreme hardships not only for the patients family for also for the patient. I hope people and the lawmakers out there realise that we need to modify the legal system so that people can exit this plane of existance with dignity.

                                                                                                                                                                                    I was talking to a friend of mine sometime back and it really got me thinking. She mentioned to me that when she recently visited a hospital, she had noticed that some people were hooked up to machines which kept them alive. They were completely dependent on the machine. It was because she had gone to visit a close family friend who was hooked up to the machine. She visited her daily, without fail. All the time she had either stood by her bed or sat next to her bed watching her waste away into someone she didn't know, her eyes would fill with tears and look at my friend in a way that said, "I know I won't be here much longer and I am in pain:...her begging eyes to help her was overwhelming sometimes. She could not walk, could not talk there at the end...just those "eyes" that told her what she wanted..to be set free from this prison that she was imprisoned in. I myself had an aunt who died of cancer and it was really awful seeing her waste away day after day and everyone knew that the end was near. Yet we could not do anything to lessen the pain she was in.

                                                                                                                                                                                    But our hands are bound by rules, regulations and laws and we have to watch helplessly as they suffer. Assisted suicide are illegal in some parts of the world. But I think it should be made legal, but under certain conditions. Like for terminally ill patients...who have no hope for survival, Cancer patients who are in their last leg, people involved in horrible accidents with no chance to live a normal life, and who are in horrible pain with no chance of survival, someone who is born with some genetic defect which makes their life hell and it gets worse and worse over a period of time, etc. This is a very sensitive issue which should be handle delicately. The family and patients should be given an option so that the pain, suffering and the negatives side effects are minimized. I hope the law makers out there are listening and change the laws just enough to help mitigate the patients/their families pain and suffering.It really saddens me to see patients and their families suffer untold agonies, and it won't change until like I said before, the laws are modified to lessen the suffering. Read more...

                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, July 29, 2009

                                                                                                                                                                                      Do you believe in free will?

                                                                                                                                                                                        God is not only an all powerful being but also one of the best administrators. When he finally rolls up his/her sleeve and starts doing his/her work something is bound to happen. After giving it some thought it seems like he like to do a bit of meddling, poking, adjusting and sometimes a bit of forgiving. OK wait. What God really loves is just not meddling and poking and maybe forgiving, but also psychoanalyzing and scrutinizing and prying, gossiping and complaining and moderating, sighing and punishing and condemning, all while He/she shakes His/her big, shaggy head or finger in your general direction at your various petty sins and misbehavior's every single day regarding pretty much every single thought you have.

                                                                                                                                                                                        This brings me to the topic of Free Will. We are all given something called Free Will/Choice by God. How we utilise it is up to us. by using our Free Will we end up making various kind of decisions in life....some good, some bad and others which are simply horrible. In the end of the day, life is basically just a sum of our choices and we should come to term with it so that we end up with a less troubled and comlicated life. When we finally do meet God at the end of our journey, I honestly do believe that he/she will judge us not by our high or low points but what the end result was. We basically end up getting a mixed bag when starting out in life and we simply have to deal with the daily events to the best of our ability. Free Will comes into play when we come at crossroads in our journey through life.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Finally, at the end of our journey we realise that the only thing permanent is our soul/spirit. The physical form which we are so attached to is only for this plane of existance and we get our just rewards according to our actions in our present life. Some believe in reincarnation where we either get punished or rewarded in our next life or our present life is due to our actions in our previous life. How much control we do we really have in our life is entirely up to us. This is due to the fact that we have been given a decision making capability which helps us to make the choices which are either right or wrong are our own and so are the end results. Live life to the fullest and never carry any excess baggage in your journey through life. One must always do a bit of spring cleaning so that the junk doesn't collect up there and weigh us down heavily. Read more...

                                                                                                                                                                                          Monday, July 20, 2009

                                                                                                                                                                                          Packed home food or eating out?

                                                                                                                                                                                            It is almost summer time here and it gets just too hot to go outside in afternoon for lunch so nowadays I usually decide to pack lunch daily for myself so that I can eat it during lunch at the office. I was packing it before but not on a regular basis. Sometime during the course of the year I just didn’t have enough time for preparing home food and neither did anyone else in the family. Everyone was caught up with something with their own thing in life.

                                                                                                                                                                                            We mostly cook a wide variety of vegetarian dishes like: vegetables dishes, a variety of lentils dishes, rice and whole wheat items as they are easy to cook and carry in the Tiffin box. After a lot of trial and error, I finally managed to figure out that many simple vegetables could be cooked using Potatoes with a combination of Beans, Capsicum, Peas, Carrot with a bit of corn when it is in season. Nothing could be as sumptuous, healthy or delicious than home cooked food.

                                                                                                                                                                                            You cannot get the taste of home cooked food from an outside outlet no matter how hard you try or even if you spend good amount of money, so I have learned to carry home cooked food whenever possible. On one of those hectic days or when I am feeling just too lazy, I opt for outside food. So now I want some easy and delicious recipes for my lunch box. You see, I am just out of recipe ideas as I am bored with the limited menu items at home. Could someone please suggest a few only vegetarian or non vegetarian recipes please? And do you carry your lunch box regularly to office or do you opt to eat out? Read more...

                                                                                                                                                                                              Let's Connect

                                                                                                                                                                                                It can be a bit tiring and boring for parents just sitting at home with their brood and doing nothing except watching the same old reruns on the TV set. This is usually the only option left at times for families as there are not many options left for outside activities. This is a hard times for parents as kids get bored very easily and something is needed to keep them occupied and physically active not only in order to keep them in shape but also to make sure that they become socially active and goal oriented.
                                                                                                                                                                                                Well people now have a choice where they can not only plan out their activities according to their preferences but also preferred location. You see parents from around the US can install the widget and be able to be up to date with upcoming fun family events and activities in their area. The person, whose widget gets the most views, wins $1000. Fun Family Events and Activities are happening all the time. Install the ParentsConnect.com widget is a tool that helps parents discover what fun events and activities are available near them. Keep up to date on what is happening around you and know where, when and what is happening around you thanks to the widget. All that is required is that you need to have a either a blog, a social networking profile, etc and simply install the ParentsConnect widget on your page. Anyone who visits your page can then type a zip code into the widget to see what's going on in that area!
                                                                                                                                                                                                This is one site worth trying out as it gives more options to families to plan out their activities on a planned manner. The lucky draw option is an added plus point as the lucky family can use it to really has a blast when they are outdoors having a time of their life. You must remember that you are required to install the widget yourself on your blog in order to avail the facilities offered by this really excellent site. So, hop on by and see where the action is happening.
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