How Families Can Pave The Way To Success
by Ian McAllister
If a hurricane swept your home away, would your family know how to survive? Would you be self-sufficient? Self-sufficiency comes from sharing many active family pursuits.
A research doctor asked me to prepare equipment for him requiring needlework because "I always had servants to do that for me, so I don't know how to thread a needle."
We were filling in a form when I was asked if I was pregnant (I'm a man) and I replied that as I watched people in the city there were more pregnant men than women. They must have no activities.
Kid Pursuits
Man is better than the other animals because of his brain. If we don't use our brains we lose our superiority. Healthy kids love a constant round of activities because it stimulates that human brain. Each new pursuit will build new skills and ways of thinking.
If you spend all your time in front of the TV the kids will have to find projects of their own. Many kids now spend hours playing computer games each day. What manual skills are they building? How to push some buttons!
Systematic Kid Pursuits
Plan long-term projects including preparing for a vacation, so that the family can experience budgeting, arts and crafts, gardening, cooking, keeping and butchering animals or just fishing and cleaning the fish. Don't let your family pursuits be so few and uneducational that your children could end up dieing within sight of food and water because they don't know how to unzip a banana, or clarify a mud puddle.
How can your family become more versatile? Practice learning new things. The more you learn the faster you can learn, and the more options you will have in an emergency.
Our research was brought to a standstill by a frozen water-pipe. The rules said that the gardener had to dig up the pipe then the plumber had to fix the pipe. But the gardener was on holiday. So the boss and I dug a trench to uncover the pipe, replaced the broken section, and covered everything up again, even shovelling snow back on top for extra insulation. Neither of the trade unions ever knew that we had avoided a two-week delay by doing their work ourselves.
Even your maths will improve. If the recipe serves eight, and there are three of you, how do you work out how much to use where the recipe says two tablespoons? If you are papering a wall and need half-sheets in several places how do you work out the total number of rolls that you will need? How do you work out the number of seeds to plant in the garden, bearing in mind how many people will eat the produce and how much they will eat, and the germination rate of the seeds?
Products of the kids construction will have to be proudly displayed. They may not have craftsman finish and flair, but each project represents another ability that might be needed one day. It doesn't matter if pottery is distorted if it carries water to avoid dieing of thirst.
And yes(!) boys need to learn to cook and sew. If they go to college and they can't cook their health will probably deteriorate. If they allowed a friend to bleed to death out in the bush because they couldn't thread a needle to sew them up imagine how they would feel.
A young lady might just have to stand and look helpless to get the boys clustering round to fix her car, do the gardening, clean the gutters, kill the hens, fix the door lock etc. but if she doesn't know how to do it herself, will she have as many helpers when she is 50 years old?
Conclusion
Vegetating before a TV is OK until civilization changes, perhaps tomorrow. If global warming floods coastal cities what would your family do?
About The Author
Over and over again the author is thankful for parents that showed us how to be self-reliant and versatile. Get great ideas for family endeavours here:
http://familypursuits.com/ and family health here
http://healthforu.info/health/healthfood/
Change Your Booking Attitude and Watch Your Direct Selling Business Explode
Change Your Booking Attitude and Watch Your Direct Selling Business Explode
by Karen Phelps
Are you getting as many bookings as you would like with your Direct Selling Company? An interesting thing happened while I was on a phone call the other day. The consultant at the other end of the line said to me, "NO ONE wants to have parties during the summer!" I replied, "No one wants to have a party? How many have you asked?" She responded, "Well, I made about five calls the other day and all of them said they were too busy during the summer!" I paused for a few minutes and then asked another question, "Did you quit at five calls or did you keep on going?"
Well, I'm sure most of you know the answer to that question was, "I quit because I got tired of hearing NO." How easy it is to get discouraged when you constantly let others control your business and your attitude about the business.
First of all, let me ask YOU a question. Because 5 people said "NO" to you does that really mean that NO ONE is having parties during the summer? I've talked to hundreds of consultants who have a full schedule for the summer. What's their secret? They have learned to get past the NO and move forward to the next person! Have you ever heard the phrase, "Some will, some won't, so what, Who's next"? If you haven't it perfectly describes the direct selling cycle of success.
Yeah, yeah, I'm sure you are sick and tired of hearing about all the successful people who continually have bookings all year round. It's much easier to hear about the others who are struggling because then everyone can feel miserable together. Why is it that we often find it difficult to listen to success tips being offered by someone who is successful BUT we listen with both ears to the consultant who is blaming everyone but herself for her lack of business. My gosh, when I was selling I did my best to avoid being anywhere near the negative people because I didn't want them to "suck the life" out of me!
I remember telling my children as they were growing up that "nothing is impossible if you have a good attitude and learn the skills needed." If they came to me complaining that they couldn't do something and they hadn't tried it yet, I would remind them, "don't tell me you can't do something until you've tried it!" How often have you looked at a task and decided before you began that it was impossible? It often isn't the "impossible task" we have problems with but the "negative way in which we approach the task"!
A good friend of mine, John Fredrick used to tell us, "things are the way you like them, or else you'd change!" I happen to agree with him! If you don't like the way your booking calendar is looking for the month what have you done to change it? How many "excited calls" have you made to get more bookings? If you have recently attended your company's convention what did you do immediately when you returned home to build your business. If you are going to attend your company convention, what are you going to do when you return home to "build your business"?
I was at a convention recently and I spoke just before lunch on the last day of the convention. Two hours later, after the consultants had lunch on their own, one of the attendees came up to me and was really bubbling over! She told me that she was so excited after listening to me and hearing me tell them exactly what to say to the people they called when they returned home that she began making her calls right then and there. She had already booked about 8 parties for the following month just by sharing her excitement and a "special offer" with the people she was calling. WOW! What a great way to make use of your "down time" at a convention! She had learned a very valuable lesson, "harness your positive energy" and use it when it can deliver the most results!
We often let the emotional "ups and downs" of the business get the best of us! Over and over again I have people ask me, "how did you do it? Was it easy?" The truth is, it wasn't always easy, but it is always doable! Listening to "Motivational and training material" EVERYDAY was one of the ways I kept positive about the business! Also, if I began to start dwelling on any negatives of the business I quickly reached for a paper and pen and began to list the positive benefits of my direct selling business. Small paychecks soon began to grow and my how your attitude can change when you continually get a sizable check at the end of the month!
Make sure you continually promote your company Hostess program so that your customers understand the value of hosting a party with you. There is no need to "beg for bookings" when you can offer everyone the chance to earn some free or discounted products! All of us love a bargain! Demonstrate to your customers the "potential savings" they can have when they host a party with you and you will increase your bookings! Get really, really excited about what you are "offering"!
Remember This is a Business and in order to make your business succeed you need to continually think positive about your business and do things that will produce "Positive Results". If something doesn't turn out the way you expected, laugh about it and DO IT DIFFERENT NEXT TIME!
You are so lucky to be with a Direct Selling company, having the freedom to work your own hours and the ability to control your income. ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? I hope you are, and if not keep positive and keep on trying and as Zig Ziglar always says, "I'll see YOU at the TOP!"
About The Author
Want to know the fastest way to get more bokings and build your Direct Selling business? Head over to http://www.karenphelps.com for Direct Selling strategies.
Current Load Balancing Technology Solutions
Current Load Balancing Technology Solutions
by Allan Wilson
In order to run a profitable business in the competitive world today, it is very essential for a business to have instant access to clients, information and potential future liasons. The dependibility on computers has increased to a point that any transaction without the invlovement of the technology is unimaginable.
Computers have opened up new vistas that have made it possible for many small amd medium scale industries and regional applications to go global. The amount of business that can be generated is not comprehendable and the prospects are not countable.
However, with the application of the technology also comes the dedicated services that are a part of the interal complexities of the system and much needed to ensure that the show goes on and that too, uninterrupted.
The technology of load balancing is primarily applied to increase the existent capacity of a dedicated �server farm�. This application is usually accessible beyond any single server. The technology also enables the user specific access service to remain operational and continue to funtion, despite the limitations such as server down time, failure of the server or a technical snag within the server maintenance.
The solutions:
Load balancing also involves the operations and funtions of the virtual servers. The virtual servers or vservers or VIPs, implement the availability of a specific IP address and a dedicated IP port. The physical services comprise of the content within the physical server IP address and dedicated IP port.
The load balancing solutions include the practical application of many different Internet or dedicated ISP links. These could be both, inbound and outbound. There is a Link Proof solution that provides and ensures consistent Internet access. The package includes bandwidth management and specific �intrusion prevention�.
The application is available in a single and easy-to-manage box. The other solutions include load balance routers and cable modums or DSL. It is possible for the user to select a router dedicated load balancing solution. There are a number of technical specifications and application drawings that can be accessed on the Internet.
The optimization:
Load balancing solutions for servers optimize the operations that fall within the design and parameters of the server. The solutions ensure the availability of quality application twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. The solutions ensure efficient and timely web traffic distribution. They also take care of prioritization and user specific intrusion prevention that is multi-gigabit in nature.
The load balancing solutions are dedicated towards optimizing precision and quality with every application. The industry strives to ensure that the solutions are targeted at meeting the specific requirements of the end user. The application of the solutions enhance the results desired and make the entire experience worth the money and effort.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
Practical Tips On How To Clean Your LCD Screen
Practical Tips On How To Clean Your LCD Screen
by Johnny Waymire
Despite the many benefits of LCD screens, from lower power consumption to crisper image quality, they must still be cleaned and they cannot be cleaned as easily as traditional CRT monitors. Before the days of LCD screens, all you needed to clean a monitor was window cleaner and a paper towel, but now you need special equipment to properly and safely clean your screen. Cleaning an LCD screen is, however, still easy once you know the correct methods.
Before cleaning is necessary, though, you can perform some preventative maintenance. Like all screens, LCD screens accumulate dust from the air, and for laptop screens, from bags. Simply dusting the screen regularly can improve the quality of the image and help reduce the effects of other substances that can dirty your screen. To dust an LCD screen, either use one of the computer "dust squeegees" you can find at little or no cost at most computer stores, or use a very, very soft, dry cloth to wipe the dust away.
Aside from dust, another common way LCD screens get dirty is from body oil on fingers. For all LCD screens, the easiest way to prevent this is to not touch the screen. This simple advice can help keep your LCD screen clean enough to only need a more through cleaning every few months. Unless, of course, you have a laptop, since on most laptops, even if you never directly touch the screen, body oils will get on the screen from the keys when the laptop is closed. A simply solution to this is to place a thin, soft cloth between the keyboard and screen, keeping the screen from accumulating key marks.
Even with this advice to keep your LCD screen from getting dirty, it will eventually need to be cleaned since fluids, grime, and dirt find a way to your screen. When your LCD needs to be cleaned, the best way to do it is with a diluted isopropyl alcohol solution made of water and at most 50% isopropyl alcohol. You can either mix your own or purchased a premixed cleaning solution (usually mixed to 30% concentration) from a computer store. To apply the solution, use a very, very soft cloth, such as a piece of soft flannel or a synthetic microfiber material, and wipe the screen gently: too much pressure can cause the screen to crack or warp. You can use this cleaning method as often as necessary.
A word of warning, though. Never use any other cleaners, especially those that contain ammonia, such as glass cleaners. Ammonia can damage an LCD screen and leave it looking cloudy. Also avoid paper towels, since they can easily scratch an LCD as they drag dirt and paper particles over the surface of the screen; that's why it's so important to use the softest cloth you can.
Cleaning LCD screens is a simple process, but requires some care. You must use the proper tools; otherwise you could permanently damage your screen. With the right knowledge and tools, though, you'll be able to keep your LCD clean and functional for years to come.
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Personalized Photo Mugs The Perfect Gift
Personalized Photo Mugs The Perfect Gift
by Elizabeth Ellis
A sturdy types of cup used for drinking hot bevaerages are called mugs. They are bigger and can be filled with more water. It is usually made of ceramic but you can also find some that are made from high quality glass. Mugs have earned its place in record such as the Holy Grail.
Latest technologies in photo transfers have made it achievable to print photos on to mugs. It could also be produced in large quantity with low cost although it was quite expensive before. A good thing about this recent development is that these photo mugs make great souvenirs for organizations and personal use. Mugs are made out of earthenware, stainless steal, plastic and many other types of materials.
People use mugs on a daily basis. Therefore it is a great way of reminding someone you love of how important they are and what they mean to you. It is delightful to use mugs with your favorite images and words of motivation especially at work. A photo mug will also be a great way to promote your company and its product.
Mugs make great advertising means. The mugs are of personal use so there are no better ways to get potential customers to think about your company. The latest design employs the usage of disappearing ink that is sensitive to heat. The sensitive color is applied after the normal earthenware imprint colors have been printed and baked on. The photos will only appear after hot water is poured them mysteriously vanish when heat expires. The mugs with these fantastic effects make great photo gifts as well. Companies can make use of these mugs to boost company�s repute.
When you want to give someone something with a personal touch, consider personalized photo mugs. Just pick out any photos that are special for both you and the receiver. This way you can let them know you are thinking of them every time they have their coffee. For someone living on a budget, these mugs are cost efficient yet effective.
Mugs have always been around to serve us. We use it everyday but most of us do not realize the ability of these simple everyday utensils that can serve as great gifts for those we cherish.
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Almeza MultiSet * Leader in Unattended Installation Windows and Software!
Almeza MultiSet * Leader in Unattended Installation Windows and Software!
by Abramovsky Ivan
Interview for the Krasny Software computer magazine:
The Almeza Company has developed several quite interesting programs. Its flagship product is the automatic Windows and software installer * Almeza MultiSet. That's what we will talk about. Ivan Abramovsky, the CEO of the Almeza Company, answers the questions.
Q: What tasks does your program solve?
A: First of all, Almeza MultiSet has been developed to solve the task of the automatic installation of Windows together with a set of necessary software. MultiSet can create a bootable installation disk that automatically installs Windows, service packs, necessary drivers and any other software (video codecs, file managers, players... anything) plus it can configure all software and tune Windows (all custom settings in the operating system)
Q: What are the main features of the program?
A: 1) Automatic Windows installation
2) Automatic installation of any software
3) Creating a bootable disk for automatic Windows and software installation
4) Automatically restoring software settings and tuning Windows
5) Remote automatic installation. For example, it is possible to automatically install software via the local area network.
We should also mention the features of the program that won it users' admiration:
* Convenient Wizards. Automatic installation disks are created with the help of convenient wizards.
* Ease of use. The program does not require any special knowledge (i.e. it has no special script language, complicated settings), everything is as easy as possible.
* Processing all installation procedures correctly: restarting the computer during automatic installation, entering registration keys, entering usernames and other parameters; processing nonstandard exception situations in an adequate manner.
Q: And what unique features does the program have?
A: * Ease of creating an automatic installation disk. Minimum time is required to get the disk ready.
* Unique algorithm. The unique algorithm makes automatic installation as fast as possible.
* Creating the automatic Windows installation disk and installing service packs, drivers, registry keys and any other software right after that. It is also possible to enable automatic configuration for software and Windows.
Q: What benefits do your users get?
A: First of all, some statistics. Let's calculate: Windows installation + driver installation + service packs + necessary software + restoring old software settings + general OS configuration * on average, an experienced system administrator spends more than 200 hours a year on all that (25 8-hour business days); a regular user spends more than 90 hours a year (11 8-hour business days). Almeza MultiSet needs not more than 45 minutes to install Windows and necessary software. At the same time, human attendance is not required because installation is fully automatic. All in all, Almeza MultiSet will save more than 20 business days a year for a system administrator and more than 11 days a year for a regular user.
Second, Almeza MultiSet creates bootable disks for the automatic installation of Windows and a set of necessary software, drivers, service packs. This disk can be used to reanimate the computer. MultiSet is a turnkey solution = insert the disk and the new operating system, drivers, service packs and any other necessary software will be installed on the computer and you can configure the operating system and the software at once.
And third, Almeza MultiSet restores the system without losing the current data! Unlike in case of cloning image disks.
Q: Who are your customers, what is the target group of your product?
A: Our users are people who value and save their time, people who are used to giving routine work to computers. By automating the process of restoring and configuring the computer, MultiSet helps our customers save time. Mostly, our customers are:
* administrators (system administrator, network administrators)
* computer first aid services
* customer technical support services
* individual users
* educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities)
* companies possessing a large number of computers.
Q: How is the product doing at the moment?
A: Currently, thousands of people use Almeza MultiSet in more than 60 countries: the USA, Canada, Russia, the Netherlands, Austria, Argentine, Belgium, Turkey, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Germany, Switzerland, Jordan... The product is being constantly developed and improved, we extensively cooperate with our users and it allows us to know their needs. At the moment we are working on the next version of the program where we will implement new features and fix existing drawbacks.
Web:
http://www.almeza.com/
Download:
http://www.almeza.com/download/multiset.exe
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Making the Most of Holiday Leftovers
Making the Most of Holiday Leftovers
by Femi Cole
Holiday time means turkey, and turkey usually means leftovers. Now you can jazz up roast turkey and watch it disappear.
The Reuben Tortilla offers another opportunity to savor the holiday leftovers. It�s easy to make, and thanks to sauerkraut, it�s healthy.
Sauerkraut � traditionally a staple of German cuisine � contains chemical compounds thought to prevent several cancers such as colon, lung, and breast cancer. A Michigan State University women�s health study observed that Polish women accustomed to a lifelong sauerkraut-heavy diet were 74 percent less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than their American counterparts. The study was presented during the November 2005 American Association for Cancer Research�s �Annual Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research� meeting.
Once the leftover turkey and Reuben Tortillas are gone, take advantage of sauerkraut�s versatility and use it during your next holiday party as an ingredient in contemporary hors d�oeuvres such as Sauerkraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps. Also, sauerkraut juice can be used to mix dirty martinis and Bloody Marys.
For more tasty and nutritious sauerkraut recipes visit http://www.sauerkrautnews.com.
REUBEN TORTILLA
4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas, softened
� cup fat-free Thousand Island dressing
4 oz. cooked turkey (and/or pastrami or corned beef)
4 slices (� oz. each) Swiss cheese
1 cup well-drained Silver Floss/Krrrrisp Kraut� or Silver Floss� Sauerkraut
Spread each tortilla with 2 Tbsp. dressing. Top with 1 oz. turkey, 1 slice cheese, and � cup sauerkraut. Fold opposite edges of tortilla over to cover filling. Roll up from one unfolded edge to the other, forming wrap sandwich. Microwave each 20 seconds to 30 seconds or serve at room temperature.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes
Cook's Tip: Wrap these sandwiches in cooking parchment, foil, or plastic wrap for lunch on the go.
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