Are you still paying $25, $35, or more for a new domain name? If so, you are paying too much as domain name prices continue to drop. You can save money on new domain names; please read on to learn how you can find big savings.

 

Avoid the Big Registrars – The priciest domain names are sold through the legendary and established domain name registries. Many have been charging their customers $25 or more for years, but you don't have to pay that much! They want you to think they are "it" when it comes to registering your domain names; quite frankly, they aren't "it!"

 

Shop the Domain Specialists – Today, there are several well known companies charging just $10, $8, even $5 for new domain names. I cannot name the companies, but one noted provider has a popular Super Bowl ad to its credit. ... Read more »

You use the Internet and, of course, you watch television, but have you ever tried Internet television?

 

Most people are unaware of one of the more recent developments in interactive Internet use. This new technology brings all the benefits of the Internet and television together to create your own personalised viewing experience. In simple terms Internet television means that you can watch TV straight from your laptop or desktop PC.

 

Internet TV allows you to you maximize the use of your computer and your Internet connection. I expect you have probably thought that there must be more you could do with your personal computer or laptop. You know that typing the occasional letter, transferring your MP3 collection to your iPod or playing the odd game or two online is hardly making use of it ... Read more »

When people hear about STIHL, they think about old-world care and the handcrafted work of last century's skilled artisans. This dedication to quality is what has made the Stihl chainsaw the most popular on the market over the last 80 years. 

 

Stihl specializes in developing and manufacturing a wide variety of portable power tools, both gasoline and electric. When looking at purchasing a chainsaw, some due diligence should be performed, yet, I found when shopping around and asking pertinent questions, such as what brand should I look at, most of the time the answer was always..."well, you can't beat a Stihl." 

 

Along with Stihl's dedication and commitment to develop the ultimate product performance comes quite a long history of manufacturing and selling chainsaws.

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The following article about beliefs is just an expression of my thoughts. It is certainly not definitive.

 

In my opinion, we live our life on the basis of beliefs. We, literally live in a huge belief system. So seamlessly integrated (into our world) are some beliefs that most people assume that they are natural and accepted them without questioning.

 

The very act of reading this article is belief-based, because the very construct that is formed in your head now is conceptual & of the thinking mind. Perhaps, what really is does not just exist as concepts, but also exists in the NOW as experience. Although one is able to describe or conceptualize a truth, the conceptualization is itself a thought.

 

Beli ... Read more »

 Networking with e-zine publishers in your field is a good business strategy. These publishers are one of the most important parts of your marketing and it is suggested you start building a list of appropriate e-zines now. 

 

There are ezine directories that can direct you to appropriate places. Vist them and subscribe to several e-zines in your chosen area. Don't try submitting articles until you get a feel for the e-zine by reading a couple of issues. The Directory of Ezines at www.directoryofezines.com , along with several others, even tell you information if article submissions are accepted, where to send them, and what rules tofollow. This information is priceless.

 

Contact the ezine publisher directly if you decide to submit an article. Most e-zine owners like to know the ... Read more »

Austin, Texas December, 2005 – Ordering window coverings over the Internet can be an unsettling thought for many. After all, there are many retailers to select from online and you are making a significant investment. How do you know who you should buy from? How can you tell one company from another? YourBlinds.com knows many questions exist and therefore provides some simple criteria to insure online purchasing success.

 

When comparing companies for online purchases it is important to keep in mind the following criteria; Reputation, Problem Control, Proactive Communication, Up-to-date quality website, Competence, Detailed Product Pictures, and Explanations of what the various options will do for you.

 

The first thing to do is to investigate the reputation of anyone you consider purchasin ... Read more »

Car wash fundraisers are a proven money-maker in virtually every community. All you need are willing volunteers, a high-traffic location with good visibility, and some attention getting signs.

 

You can put a car wash fundraiser together on short notice, but they work best with a little planning. Here's how to get started...

 

Things To Do List

Selecting the right fundraiser is the most important decision you'll make. Among the key factors are the timing of your fundraisers each year, the quality of the merchandise, selling considerations, delivery considerations, and ultimately, the net profit to your organization.

 

Think of yourself as running a small business building a reputation for innovation and quality products. What are your financial goals versus expected unit volume numbers, sales revenue versus profit percentage, quality of goods versus cost, acceptable market price points, etc?

 

If you think like a business leader, then you're on the right track.

 

First choose a type of fundraiser

There are dif ... Read more »

QoS is a big topic on your BCMSN and CCNP exams, and for good reason. As more and more traffic flows through today's networks, accurately applying QoS to both your routers and switches becomes more important.

 

Note the phrase "accurately applying". You must have a plan in place before you start configuring QoS on your switches, and to create such a plan you should use Cisco's Three-layer Hierarchical Model.

 

This model breaks switches down into three main groups - Access, Distribution, and Core. You're familiar with these groups from your CCNA studies, and now you've got to apply this knowledge.

 

The QoS workload should be borne by the Access and Distribution layers, because the Core layer switches need t ... Read more »

There are many themes you can choose from when planning a baby's nursery. Probably one of the most popular and beloved themes for a baby's room is Winnie the Pooh. A Winnie the Pooh nursery theme is a great choice for many reasons. First, it works great for a boy or a girl. If you don't know your baby's gender or if you are planning to have more children, a Winnie the Pooh baby nursery is the perfect fit. Another reason a Winnie the Pooh room is a good option is that due to the popularity of it, you will have no trouble looking a wide selection of Pooh baby bedding and other Pooh themed nursery items such as art work, rugs, hampers, and lamps. You will even have your choice of regular Pooh or Classic Pooh.

 

Here are some ideas for decorating a Winnie the Pooh themed baby nursery:

 

Find a ... Read more »

What can you do to give yourself a flying start? 

 

What Practical steps can you take to make some money now, stay inspired and on track ?

 

You are trying to get started in Internet Marketing. Trying to create a website, find a hot niche or compete with heaps of people to sell some free resale ebooks. 

 

A lot of people stop at this point and say it is all too hard. Now how could you make it easier on yourself and make some money at the same time.

 

You can sell other people's products through good quality affiliate programs. This is a simple way to get started on making money now. The good quality affiliate program ... Read more »

Alaried people are often in need of money due to their limited income sources. They have nowhere to go for help in case some bills are to be paid within days. Their monetary requirements now can be met in no time through easy payday loans. As the term applies easy payday loans are approved and availed instantly. This happens because the loan process from applying to approval stage is very simple.

 

Easy payday loans are essentially short term loans availed for only a week to a month. The borrower generally clears the loan repayment at the time he gets his next pay cheque. So the loan suits the salary earners most. 

 

Such a short duration, however, has a slight disadvantage also. Payday loans are available to the borrowers at a very high interest rate. The intention of the lenders beh ... Read more »

Earlier, the first step in applying for a loan was to stand in the long queues of various lending companies or bank. Despite of your busy schedule you had to visit various lenders in order to get the loan. This struggle like standing in the queues also did not ensure that you would definitely get the loan. Many a times it has been seen that the person is refused loan because of the one or the other reason. This implies that while the person is already facing the financial crisis, another problem arises as to how and where to apply for the loan. The borrower faced these general problems then. What about the lenders. The lender also faces certain problems such as he has to answer the different queries by people who come for the loan, regardless of his busy schedule. 

 

Nevertheless, online processing has solved the problem of both the lender and borrower. Online appli ... Read more »

 From day to day it doesn't seem like too much is changing in our lives but before we know it children are growing up and we wonder where all of that time has gone. Pictures are a wonderful way to preserve the memories of events that have taken place in our lives. As we get older we tend to treasure these memories more than ever. 

 

Children often forget a large portion of their early childhood so they love to look at pictures from that period of time. It is fun to be told about the various activities taking place in those pictures. Of course people will laugh at the clothing and the hairstyles from that time because trends certainly do change. 

 

One of the best ways to preserve your memories is to place those photos into a scrapbook. Too many people are very disappointed t ... Read more »

Writing and marketing your own ebook is an excellent way to help build your online and/or home business. 

 

Being able to offer your own informative, quality ebook will establish you as someone who knows what they are talking about. This will earn you trust and respect and go a long way towards building your online presence. 

 

People will start coming to you and your site when they need products, advice, support, help, etc. thus bringing you many more customers and /or subscribers. 

 

There are many ways to market your ebook. Some of the best ways are listed below: 

 

Put your ebook in your sigtag along wi ... Read more »

Maintaining physical ledgers for all your maintenance activities is a tedious task. Nowadays there are freely available Maintenance Management Software that can be used for your maintenance management tasks. There is also software that you can buy for a nominal cost and you get your return on investment very sooner than you expect. It is easy to maintain your assets, work order, plans and schedules, and inventory with the help of maintenance management software (CMMS). You can easily keep track of your assets and perform different maintenance management tasks using this software.You can try the free versions available with many service providers and then decide on buying the full version that gives you more advanced features. Although maintenance software is available in the default language as English, it is also available in other languages like Chinese, Spanish, Malay and other languages. If you do the maintenance work manually by using physical led ... Read more »

In my line of work, I find myself constantly producing PowerPoint presentations. Sometimes these are just individual slides (like a diagram or case study), sometimes they are templates, and sometimes they are whole, individual presentations. Most of my PowerPoint work is completed at my day job where I am an in-house designer, but my freelancing alter ego occasionally comes across a client needing some presentational pick-up. Over the years, I have built and edited hundreds of PowerPoint files.

 

I know a lot of people think PowerPoint is the devil incarnate, but in the corporate world, it is an ubiquitous evil. To shake some of the negative stereotypes, I apply traditional design principals to make my company and clients look better than the competition.

 

We go to 120 trade shows a year, ... Read more »

Freight Software is a broad term. Large shippers and carriers began developing freight software in the 1960's when mainframe computers became more widely available and affordable. Large LTL carriers such as Roadway Express and Red Ball were pioneers in the field. It is a little known fact that the freight industry created E.D.I. (electronic data interchange) during this time frame. Early freight software was custom built and run on company mainframes at the large carriers and shippers. As with so many other fields, freight software for small or medium sized companies did not begin to materialize until after the introduction of the I.B.M. personal computer in 1980. Freight software can be as simple as software used to calculate point-to-point mileage or complex enough to manage virtually all shipping functions of a carrier, broker or shipper.

 

Modern freight software has ... Read more »

One of the keys to being a successful Internet Entrepreneur is choosing a niche. One of the challenges of the World Wide Web is its expansive reach and versatile nature. As the old joke goes, the best thing about the Web is that you can do virtually anything, the worst thing about the Web is that you can do virtually anything.

 

Pick a starting point that you're interested in and stick with it until you are successful or you have established that you idea is not as profitable as you originally thought.

 

Okay, when you begin to market, where do you start? You know you don't want to compete with some of the large companies on the Net. However there are great opportunities for small and nimble operators.

 

Ana ... Read more »

Franchises – a French word meaning "freedom from servitude" – implies that the dream of being financially independent can come true. Just pay a fee and sign the papers and you become the proud owner of your very own business. Yes, you are the boss, you make the decisions, and you get the earnings. Someone else has done all the ground work, solved the anticipated problems, and is sharing their knowledge and experience with you.

 

However, thousands of franchisees have lost their life savings and their companies. The innocent purchaser realizes after-the-fact that he has no real choices about how the business will be run.

 

The rules and procedures that go with the "Name Brand" dictates every tiny aspect of how the business is to be run – color schemes, what is sold and who you buy it from, ... Read more »

Being a Mom is one of the most rewarding and wonderful years of a woman's life, so it can be hard for a mom when faced with the thought of having to go out and find a job, to bring in extra money. There are options out there for Moms who want to work from home in their own hours, so they can still enjoy the most important things in life- their children. 

 

Below are some solid informational tips for stay at home moms on starting their home based business in 30 minutes a day. The idea is to create a niche market, or find a market that is missing something that you can provide, and market this over the internet. 

 

To begin with you should consider some things like, what are you really good at? What would you love to do for a full time job? These two questions are really important ... Read more »

Nowadays hair loss is not only a concern for males but also for females. Hair loss affects directly one's self-confidence and also creates mental humiliation. Hence there are lots of really good hair loss products available on the market.

 

Hair growth products are available in many forms: natural essential oils, natural herbs, conventional drugs, shampoos, serums, lotions and conditioners. Nowadays there are so many hair loss products available on the market with the intention to stop or prevent hair loss. Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Rogainne are the commonly used best hair loss products. Finasteride is extensively used for treating hair loss and is sold in pharmacies as Propecia. This product should be used by men only.

 

Another very popular hair loss product is called Rogaine and is av ... Read more »

In a previous article we discussed the basics of what a router did. We're now going to get into a more detailed, and yes technical, explanation of how packets are transmitted as well as a few other tech specs of how routers work. So put on your learning caps because you're in for a real mind bender. 

 

Internet data, whether it be in the form of a web page, a downloaded file or an email message, travels over what is called a packet switching network. Basically what happens is that the data is broken up into individual packets because there is only so much data that can be transmitted at one time. Each packet is about 1500 bytes long. Each packet contains quite a bit of information including the sender's address, the receiver's address and of course the information being sent which includes the order of each packet how it should be put back together so that the end u ... Read more »

eBay sellers need to be subjected from time-to-time with free eBay business training. By availing of free eBay business training, the eBay sellers, whether part time or full time will get new updates on important things that will determine their success in Selling on eBay, and Other Online Auctions.

 

There's the most remarkable free conference we learned about that focus on product acquisitions and selling online. The speaker, Craig Meyer, is the real deal. 

 

If you have ever thought about running a business from your home, This free eBay business training conference by Meyer is a "don't miss" hour and 1/2 live presentation. There is also the option to take the recorded version of the presentation at your own pace. The auction secrets you'll learn will cut years off your eBay learning curve. 

 

During the free eBay business training, Meyer took the time to distinguish the attendants of his confe ... Read more »

Many people new to websites and/or ecommerce are confused at the in and outs of ecommerce. Even many people who are fairly adept at scripting can set up a store using some popular package such as OSCommerce and then are left stumped by the idea of making it work with a payment gateway to actually collect money and put it into their account. In this article, I will give a brief overview of how the system is set up to collect your money. I will then discuss briefly what to look for in evaluating payment gateways. As usual, I will keep this basic and understandable just as I do with all of my articles.

 

The Basics - How Funds are Collected

 

Ecommerce simply refers to the practice of shopping online. From the site owner's perspective, it entails collecting funds from sales transactions on th ... Read more »

A hard working partner at a major law firm, John B., finds that he gets short with co-workers especially when under stress. He is not viewed as a "team player" by other members of the firm and the support staff avoid him. In spite of feedback and coaching from his colleagues, he has experienced little progress in modifying his behavior. 

 

Judy S. struggles with balancing her personal and professional life, often finding herself overcommitted. As a VP of a large health care organization, she also serves on a number of community boards. She has difficulty saying "No" and feels guilty that she is not doing enough for her children. She has tried repeatedly to decrease her work time but seems to be busier each year.

 

Both of these successful people may find it difficult to change. < ... Read more »

 Being in the forex game, I wanted to get an edge and masterfully own every single pip I could possibly get my hand on. Being also that the learning curve was quite opulent and sometimes wasn't really in my favor, I needed an alternative to the hours of technical analysis and research on news and historical data. 

 

I was pressed to find a solution that would let me be able to make trades without the aggravation of the fore mentioned. I looked into using EMA crosses, and news trading, and a couple of other crazy things, only to lose more money and turn more hairs to grey over it. 

 

One day I found the Expert Advisor. What an Expert Advisor is, is an automated trading system, ported to Metatrader 4's Trading Platform. The dealbreaker here, is that you need an account with a ... Read more »

Today, look high and low, and what do you see? Airhead behavior – in fact, so much of it that it's threatening to become the new human norm. What is going on here? And can we find hope anywhere?

Yes. Where, you may ask? We'll take a look.

But to infuse the proceedings with appropriate levity, let's first present NewsLaugh's Ten Slams For New Heights In Underachievement.

Then we'll turn to those gifted and resilient human beings who refuse to partake in the worldwide slide toward the moronic and, instead, valorously persist in their commendable quest for overachievement.

Here are Ten Slams For New Heights In Underachievement ... Read more »

Two powerful movies recently released on DVD illustrate the importance of faith and virtue in leading a good life.

 

One, "Mother Teresa," tells the life story of one of the world's best-known and most admired women, and "End of the Spear" is the story of five American missionaries to the Waodani Indians of the Ecuadorian jungles.

 

Mother Teresa was an Albanian-born nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity. Called "The Angel of Mercy," many people considered her the embodiment of a living saint. Her work among the poverty-stricken of Calcutta made her one of the world's most famous people. She founded her order in 1950 to care for those she called "the hungry, the naked, the homeless, the crippled, the blind, the lepers, all those people who feel unwanted, unloved, uncared for througho ... Read more »

I don't want to SELL anything. That said, how do I build my business? 

That is the beauty of our program. YOU don't sell anything, WE do all the selling for you. Just enter the names and email addresses of the people you know personally online, and we'll send a personalized email to them, from YOU, which directs them to a fully personalized, dynamic flash presentation. If you prefer, you can alternatively send them directly to your free WebSite.ws Affiliate WebSite, which will be identical to the one you are looking at right now, but tracked to YOU, so you get the credit for all sign ups. 

 

How can I see who signed up under me and how much commissions are owed to me? 

You will have 24/7 access to REAL TIME REPORTING on all hits to your agent WebSite, all trials placed, and all a ... Read more »

I've been receiving emails from people asking for my advice on which affiliate programs are the best, who pays the most and most often, and many other basic questions. I'd like to answer those questions on this forum, but I can only type so fast. 

 

I went out this weekend looking for content that I could publish here temporarily while I got down to writing. I had a hard time finding unbiased content. Most of the so-called reviews out there are infomercials, and that's not what I was looking for with this blog. So you're going to have to bear with me. I've been looking and learning and reading and talking, and I've got a lot to say. I just need the time to write it down, and I will, starting tomorrow. No, really I will.

 

In the meantime, you need to ask yourself this - are you ready ... Read more »

Lease management software provider Odessa Technologies contends that automated workflow processing accelerates lease processing times, effectively manages related processes, and optimizes workforce efficiencies in any decision making environment. Any workflow process, whether it be for the decision on lease applications or vendor payments (check requests), can be accommodated by an automated workflow system that is built with adequate versatility. In fact, the automation of decision making can fundamentally change the way an organization works, forcing it to confront its bottlenecks and find new ways to create efficiencies. 

 

Workflow model applied traditionally

A standard workflow that can be managed through an automated workflow system is the lease application process. Typically, a lease application traverses through various ... Read more »

When negotiating on equipment leasing contracts, small business and corporate accounts should review all the legal terms in order to avoid the top mistakes associated with leasing equipment. These rules are applicable in multiple areas of equipment leasing from educational, computer and engineering equipment leases. 

 

Mistakes to Be Avoided in Contracts

 

One of the primary mistakes made when negotiating their lease is the use of a very short contract. The short contract text may not address issues involving problems with software in computer leases or litigation issues such as employee piracy. Other issues that are not addressed in many short contracts include:

Software transaction agreements

Troubleshooti ... Read more »

Making sure that you're on the road to financial security can start with a personal finance checkup. A financial checkup allows you to periodically review how you're doing in light of your finance goals.

 

Taking the following steps can help put you on the course to financial wellness: 

 

• Evaluate your goals. How are you measuring up to the goals you set for yourself? Are you successfully putting money toward saving and investing? Are you saving enough in your 401(k) to get your company match contribution? Where are you falling short and why? Are there changes taking place in your life that will affect these goals, such as a healthy bump in your salary or the birth of a baby? For better or worse, it may be time to adjust your goals. 

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Financial matters are crucial one and you need to be extra careful while opting for any kind of loan. One more thing, in financial matters you should remember that a stitch in time saves nine. Therefore, always consider whether you will receive instant cash to meet your needs from that particular loan or not. One such loan in financial crisis is immediate approval loans. 

 

Have you missed few monthly payments on your home loan? Are you a discharged bankrupt? Do you have arrears to clear? You have probably convinced yourself that loan market has no options for you and the few options available are way beyond your reach. 

 

In case of an immediate approval loan, you do not provide any guarantee, so there is more risk for the lender and less for you - but you still have some risk b ... Read more »

The coffee break is normally one of the American traditions of taking a break during office hours. It actually started in the early 20th century, and until now, most Americans are still practicing it. 

 

Most employees take a coffee believing that it will help them reduce stress from work. Although this is true, some are still finding additional methods of relaxation to completely ease their stress. Luckily, they have found arcade games to be a reliable stress-reliever, even for just a short time. 

 

However, some are still finding it hard to look for the good arcade game that will suit their taste and satisfaction. Because of this, some people end up their coffee break with nothing but a simple cup of java. 

 

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If you choose to gamble online it can be a fun and entertaining thing do as there are so many forms these days in which to gamble. However, there is the question of where to gamble online as well as, what is the risk involved and is there a chance I could lose? There are also different forms of online gambling that you might want to venture a wager such as offshore gambling, sports gambling, and even free gambling. These are all options for today's web surfer who no longer has to hit the big casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Monte Carlo. 

 

Online Gambling 

Over the past few years, online gaming has become a billion dollar venture and an exciting form of entertainment where anyone with an Internet connection can play any game that is offered in the regular casinos. Online gaming offers everything such as craps, black ... Read more »

Most people ask us when we feel is the right time for them to stop compounding/reinvesting and take their money out of a program. This is a tough answer to give. It all depends on the program that is invested in and the rate of return. Usually we recommend the following for the below 3 categories:

 

Type #1 HYIP - Low stable payers (Pays between 2-7% per week, 8-28% per month). This type of program is probably one of the safer types around. More likely than types 2 and 3, these are actually investing funds in Stocks, Forex, or other stable programs. This means that they will most likely be around for quite some time. Even if they do end up as a ponzi, their lifespan will be much longer then types 2 and 3. We recommend that you Invest a sum of money and then compound half of your returns until you get back your principle. Once you have recovered your principle continue to ... Read more »

Q: I've heard Entrex has created a new private investment marketplace with public market disciplines. What does this mean for me as an accredited investor? 

 

- Matt Hayes, investor, Palm Beach, Fla.

 

A: That's a good question because it gives us the opportunity to step back and look at the big picture.

 

The creation of the Entrex private marketplace is an important milestone for two reasons. It gives accredited investors like yourself a place where they can invest thoughtfully in private companies. For the private companies themselves, it is nothing less than a new source of capital. But let's get back to you.

 

Until ... Read more »

Dentist. The very word evokes memories of noisy drills and aching jaw muscles - and pain. 

 

It's hard enough to force yourself to go for just routine maintenance, but for cosmetic dentistry? Even people who want to improve the look of their teeth and enhance their smiles hesitate when faced with the prospect of applying veneers. 

 

Traditional veneers usually involve the drilling or grinding of sensitive tooth structure, often requiring an anesthetic and painkillers after the procedure. Because the tooth structure is destroyed, veneers are irreversible. 

 

A newer alternative called Lumineers by Cerinate provides a painless way to straighten teeth instantly and whiten teeth permanently. Made ... Read more »

Whether it is the aging populace, or the ever increasing obesity in American Main Street, Los Angeles Plastic Surgery is becoming popular by the day. Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), liposuction or los angeles tummy tuck customers are clamouring for a sleek and sharp look this new year. 

 

There are many reasons for a potential increase in plastic surgery popularity. 

With improvement in science and technology, at least in Los Angeles plastic surgery has become common place and low risk. Many women are getting rid of their cellulite and extra fat through liposuction, tummy tuck and butt lifts. 

Costs have come down with increased competition low cost Los Angeles Cosmetic Surgeons have increased in number. 

Los Angeles Tummy Tuck or Abdomin ... Read more »

 Being a father is no walk in the park and support groups are a terrific way for daddies who are facing similar challenging situations to offer each other encouragement, share ideas, and simply decrease the stress of a trying time. Unfortunately, most of the parent support groups found online are started and lead by Moms. So just where do daddies go -- to the Daddy Forums.

 

Daddy Forums will provide you with all the information you'll need to be the best daddy you can be. Where better to learn than from the ideas and experiences shared by real life daddies? 

 

The Daddy Forums is categorized into four main sections, the Daddy Introductions & Announcements, Daddy Talk, Daddy's Life and the Mall. These sections hold different message boards where real life daddies post their m ... Read more »