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The Cat in the Hat: History Trivia for Party Games

Monday, December 31st, 2007

By Gail Leino The Cat in the Hat is the perfect book for a rainy day party read. “The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house. All that cold, cold, wet day.” Written by Dr. Seuss, the story was the first of many tales concerning the title character, The Cat in the Hat. The familiar story tells the tale of Sally and Conrad who are left at home while their mother is in 2A. The children are unable to go outside to play due to the fact that it is raining. The Cat in the Hat knocks on their door out of the blue and they let him and his side kicks, Thing 1 and Thing 2 in. At first the kids are amused with the antics of the Cat and his friends, but then things begin to get out of hand and the children recognize that things are going very badly. The book was published by Random House in 1957 and became a cornerstone in their Beginner Books series. Dr. Seuss wrote it specifically with a restricted vocabulary of just over 200 words so that children would have an easier time of reading this book on their own. The Cat in the Hat is one of the best childrens books ever written for one basic reason; it’s fun! Kids of all ages know and love the story of The Cat in the Hat and therefore it is a perfect idea for a party theme. Whether you are planning a birthday party, or a rainy-day play date, The Cat in the Hat is an easy theme to plan around. Invitations can be written in Seuss-like rhymes while other party accessories are easily obtained an online party accessory specialist. Oh the thinks you can think and the fun there will be, when you take my advice and have a Cat in the Hat party! Mrs. Party… Gail Leino is the internet’s leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies (http://partysupplieshut.com), using proper etiquette, and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Hut has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free coloring sheets, printable games, and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Party Themes (PartyThemeShop.com) to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or “just because” parties is at the Party Theme Shop. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gail_Leino http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Cat-in-the-Hat:–History-Trivia-for-Party-Games&id=331482 purchase phentermine on line where to buy phentermine 37.5 phentermine us pharmacy phentermine diet pills no rx

Profile 101: Why Should Somebody Go for All the Fuss Just to Create a Profile?

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

By Lawrence Andrews Online dating is so prevalent nowadays. Every year, more and more people are being hooked up to their Internet just to get online dating services. In fact, almost 40 million people in the United States were reported to have supposedly used online dating services just for the year 2003. Membership growth is continually increasing at an unprecedented rate. However, there are still people who complain about not getting the desired result they had been looking for in online dating services. The reason? Its in the profiles. Many people just dont realize this, but its their profiles that really matters. Why? Heres a list of the reasons why profiles are important in being successful online dating users. 1. First impressions last Even if it sounds like a clich it is true that first impressions really matter a lot and create a lasting impression on the other person. Therefore, its best for people to project good first impressions by creating profiles that are worth reading. 2. Its the only solid information one can get hold of. Information stated in somebodys profiles is the only solid data the other person can get hold of in the meantime. So, its best for a person to give them what they deserve to know. 3. Photographs can speak a thousand words but are not enough. Contrary to most popular beliefs, pictures alone cannot reveal a portion of an individuals personality. It may denote some meaning to a certain degree but lack solid information, in which most people are trying to find. Other people are dying to know more about other people, so, it would be better to give them what they have searched for. 4. Great profiles improve the chances of meeting somebody who is really interested with the concerned person. Its simple. The logic goes like this: If a person likes someone based on the profiles given, chances are, they will be compatible because the searcher was able to relate to somebody who might be in the same level of interest as he or she is. Hence, it all depends on the profile of a person if someone wants to find somebody based on compatibility. So, for people to get positive results in online dating, its best to maintain a profile that sounds and looks as good as the person who owns it. If this is the case, then, online dating can give a person some things more than the gratifications he or she longs to have. About The Author: Lawrence Andrews is an ePublisher, software developer, consultant, and author of numerous books. Visit his Private Label Content and Software site at http://www.lmamedia.com for more information about Dating Do’s and Dont’s. You may use this article freely on your website as long as this resource box is included, a link point back to my site, and this article remains unchanged! Copyright 2005 Lawrence Andrews Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lawrence_Andrews http://EzineArticles.com/?Profile-101:-Why-Should-Somebody-Go-for-All-the-Fuss-Just-to-Create-a-Profile?&id=122165 phentermine 37.5 no prescription needed buy phentermine online consultation buy phentermine florida buy adipex phentermine

Meat - A Very Old Food Source!

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

By Michael Russell In this article, I will talk a little about one of the oldest food source in the world - meat! Meat has been eaten by mankind for centuries, but today more and more people are becoming vegetarians. Meat is still a very important food source as it mostly consist of proteins - nearly 80% of any sort of meat is pure protein. Any function in the body needs protein - people simple cannot live without it! Almost 28% of the protein people ingest today comes from meat products. Meat is also one of the best sources of vitamin A, D and several B-vitamins as well as the minerals zinc, selenium and iron. Meat speeds up the metabolism which makes it easier to lose fat and if you eat meat, you will feel full for longer than if you eat carbohydrates. That is why meat is a very important food source in a fat loss program! Another good argument for eating meat/protein is that it will stabilise blood sugar which means that the craving for sugar will be kept down to a minimum! Almost all the food we pull up from the ground has all the nutrition we need - but vegetables contain far less protein and some of those have not nutritional value to the body and therefore will not be absorbed. Vegetarian food sources are also missing a very important vitamin - B12 - because only meat, milk, cheese and eggs contains that vitamin! Protein consist of twenty amino acids, and for your body to function optimally, it needs all those twenty amino acids every single day! Every single movement in your body depends on protein - from a simple eye blink to complex hormone production and water balance! The body itself can make a few amino acids but the rest has to come from the food we eat every day - these are what we call “the essential amino acids”. A full protein - which mean a protein that consists of all the twenty amino acids, is a complex protein, and will be absorbed 100% by the body! Always go for the lean meat like chicken, turkey and lean steak and always cut away the fat surrounding any piece of meat, as animal fat is very bad for the body. As a matter of fact, all fat from animals is bad and all fat from almost any vegetable source is good - but that’s another story and more on that issue in another article! The bottom line is: Do not avoid meat - lean meat is very healthy - always has been and always will be - period! Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Food Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Russell http://EzineArticles.com/?Meat—A-Very-Old-Food-Source!&id=180160 cheapest phentermine pharmacy buy phentermine overnight delivery phentermine 30mg without prescription buy phentermine for cheap

Praying Effectively - Understanding How To Pray Part 2

Friday, December 28th, 2007

By Daryl Frisbee In our last study, we looked at understanding prayer. In this study we will be focusing on how to pray effectively. Effective prayer is a goal that most Christians aim for in their daily life, and unfortunately this is a goal that few reach. Why would prayer be so hard to achieve, and to get results on a daily bases? The problem lies in our approach to prayer. For many of us, we have been taught that to pray we must “beg and plead” with God, and just maybe He will move on our behalf. I have also seen people think that they are exactly where God wants them, so they just pray Lord if it be thy will like that will do the trick for them, and what every results happen with that prayer then that is exactly what God would have them to do. Then you have my personal favorite kind of prayer, the lets make a deal prayer. We agree to do something for God, if He in return will do something for us. As a result of all these types of prayers, its no wonder why so many Christians have a very weak prayer life, and are defeated by Satan. So let us begin our study of how to pray effectively. Fist let us take the time to see what the Bible says about prayer. Jesus said inMark 11:24″Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you.” Here is the interesting thing about this scripture, there is actually two things going on in this verse. First is pray, and the second is ask. At first this seems like the same thing. Well first lets see that the word pray means. The Greek word is proseuchomai: to pray to God, supplicate, worship, and make prayer Strongs 4336 reference number. What is unique about this word is that it is the primary word Jesus used when he was talking about pray in the Bible. The word in itself gives us the meaning of pray. It means to worship the Lord. But how does worship tie to prayer? Easy, the second part of the scripture finishes it for us. To ask, this is the only thing most of us knows about prayer, is to ask, yet as you can see asking is only the second part of praying. So some would say now “O I get it; I just worship God and then ask. Then I will understand prayer.” I would say no. Thats not the point Jesus was trying to tell us about prayer. Lets dig deeper into this. We have exposed the first part of Mark 11:24, lets look at the second part. Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you.” Here is the true key to effective prayer, Believe that you have received them, and they will be granted to you. Jesus has just giving us the key to prayer. Here again, we have a two parts. First is believe, and the second part is receive. The Bible gives us many verses that tells us to believe, but for me the most compelling of them is Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” We as believers must believe that God is a rewarder, not a condemner. Most believers just believe that God will do what he wants, yet the Bible tells us, that if we come to God, we must believe that God will reward those who seek Him. So there is faith in God that these prayers will be answered. If faith is a part of prayer, we have to figure out how I can have faith in this problem or situation, which I have been asking God to move in. That is simple, Faith comes by hearing the word of God, and the Word of God will show you what Gods will is for that situation. Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” We need start to basing our prayers on the Word of God, and not our feelings, nor our religious teachings, and then we will start to see results. We have only one part left and that is to understanding the receiving part. James 1:5-8 “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. [6] But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. [7] For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, [8] being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” It says very plainly that if a man will not believe that he received what he asked, then let that man expect not to receive anything from the Lord. That is very clear if you ask me. If you will not act as if you have already received what you have asked for then do not think that you will receive it from God. That is a major problem for most people, how do we ask as if we have received, when he have not received yet? That is where faith plays into it. Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Substance of things hoped for. What is substance? In the Greek it means “confident”, so we could read it as this, Now faith is confidence of things hoped for. The confidence is the results of hearing the word of God. As you can see, that all this is starting to fall into place, and every part of the 4 parts are staring to work together. Now, on to the last part the evidence of things not seen. Again lets look at evidence in the Greek to get the meaning of it. Evidence means proof. Lets re-read this verse with our study definitions in place. Now Faith is the confidence of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen. So in short, your confidence in God will result on your hearing of the Word of God. As you grow in the Word your Faith will grow as well, and that will bring confidence that God will do what He says He will do. You will be able to believe what you ask, and in doing so you will also be able to have proof through your faith, (the Proof will come through knowing the promises of God.) so you will not be a flip flopper and you will be in the right position and open to receive from God, for you will already be acting as if you have already received. Now that we understand the second part of Mark 11:24, lets return back to the first part. Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you.” We have learned in this study, pray means to worship and that Jesus told us to pray and ask. How can these two things be together in what we call prayer? Matthew 6:8 “So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. This verse is used by many as a means of just praying Gods will on everything. For if he knows what I need before I ask, then why bother studying the word of God, and applying my faith, if He knows then, just let him do it. That kind of thinking will get you no where fast with God. Yes God does know what you need before you ask, but that doesnt mean you will get it. You have a role to play in this as well.” To ask for something is our part; we need to know what the Bible says about our situation in order to be able to be in the right position to believe and receive from God. Thats not that hard to figure out, but how about the worship part for the pray part of Mark 11:24? Here is the best part and I have saved it for last. When you go into prayer with God, He already knows what you need, right. So, the worship part is just thanking God for what he has done for you. Can you see it tie together? We come to God worshiping him and giving him thanks, for what He as already done for us. Prayer should be in the past tense. Let me give you an example. Prayer for healing: Father in the name of Jesus Christ, Lord I thank you that you are a God of healing. Lord your word says in 1 Peter 2:24 “and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.” Father I believe that you have done this in Jesus, and Lord that you have healed me through Jesus, and now Father I receive my healing of ( what ever ). Lord you said I was healed, and Father, I will not speak another word that is against what you have said I was. The Doctors might say it, my Family might say it, and my body might show signs of it, yet Lord you said Im healed and I believe your report. Father I give you thanks. Lord I praise and worship you, and I give you glory for my victory. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Can you see how that prayer is in Past tense? The prayer was as if it was already done. In that prayer you worshiped God (pray), you asked (my healing) and you believed and received from God. All in the same matter as Mark 11:24. Prayer is not a five minute thing, if you truly want to be effective in prayer, you will need to take time and study the word of God. I know this sounds funny, yet as Believers the Word of God is God’s Will for our life. We need to know what it says, and when we pray, we ask God to do what He said He would in the Word. But if we do not know the Word, we get all these different kinds of noise to God, trying to con God, trying to make a deal with God, and trying to just tell God you handle it. Well my friends those prayers will not work. You have to show your self approved in the Word. What if you are new to Christ, well God is a loving God and he will meet you where you are. But even a new Christian will be reading his or her Bible. And God will be able to show you what you need for prayer. As always I pray that this study has and will continue to increase your personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Daryl Frisbee Covenant Ministries: I have started this Ministry to help the children of God, to understand who they are in Christ. I have studied the topic of “Covenant” for over 4 years. I will show you, how to apply this covenant you have with God, in your everyday life. Topics of Prayer, Healing, Faith, Covenant, The Authority of the Believer, and more can be found on my website. These topics are in written Text Lessons, Audio Sermons, and Video Feeds. So come and learn your wonderful Covenant you have with your God. http://www.dfcm.org Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Daryl_Frisbee http://EzineArticles.com/?Praying-Effectively—Understanding-How-To-Pray-Part-2&id=28184 buy phentermine overnight buy phentermine diet pills order phentermine with mastercard phentermine order by

Lose Weight NOW! - Do or Die Time!

Friday, December 28th, 2007

By Greg Ryan Some of you will not like what I’m going to say, even though it is the truth. That may be where the issue of America’s health problems lies. No one wants to give you the truth, you may not come back to see them. My responsibility as a high profile fitness expert lies not in if you like me, or even if you buy my e books. My responsibility lies in giving you straight talk with no sugar coating it. You want quick fixes to your health problem that has taken years to develop. You think you get it by purchasing gimmicks that promise you fast results. You fall for it, and at the end of the day you’re more frustrated than every. Why? Because you are denying the root of the unwanted behaviors. I have counseled thousands of people over my twenty year tender as a personal trainer, health club consultant and best selling author. In all my travels, the answers to peoples problems with weight come down to one thing: its a matter of choice! What I would like to say to people is, “Either you pay a price now or you will pay a bigger price down the road.” I am really tired of dancing around and trying to pat people on the back and say, Its OK you can do it. When all the while, many are in the least bit serious about their health and have no idea what they are in for down the road. If you are on the fence of whether or not to start an exercise and weight loss plan, I suggest you either become hot or cold. None of this luke warm stuff. You and America is on the verge of a health crisis with obesity and diabetes. The longer you wait the more of chance you have of having a disease. You also have a matter of choice on all the gimmicks out there. Dont waste your money on products that promise quick results do not teach you anything. I realize you want fast results, but you will just waste your money, time and energy-only to in the end give up hope. Let me remind you, until you deal with your approach to weight loss, most programs are pie in the sky. Here are the keys to weight loss for good! Determine HOW you are motivated. Determine the REASONS behind the unwanted behaviors. Develop a great support system Eat for fuel not for taste Keep being active. Here is a portion of one of my e books at www.resolutions.bz “IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN?” I didnt have much time to pack my bags that day; matter of fact, Im still wearing the same clothes I put on that morning. I met all three of them on the way up here. They said they would hitch a ride, but they were not sure they would be welcome where I was going. I thought it was unusual to learn how much they knew about me. Did I meet them at some restaurant my family and I went to? Did I see them at the doctors office? I know, maybe it was at a bunko party or the golf course? I just couldnt put my finger on how I knew them until today. Its pretty nice here thoughpeaceful, always something to do, good conversation. However, I sure miss my family. I wish I didnt have to leave them soon, but how would I have known? The three of them said they warned me time and time again. How? When? Where? I wondered. I thought I read all the right books and talked to the right people. I even participated at times. Lazy was probably the one I got along with the best during that short time we spent together. He was the only transparent one of the three. Others might have thought if they saw us together we were twins. We were so much alike. The other two were much more reserved and timid. Dont let those guys fool you. I learned quickly they were stubborn old boys with rough edgestwo of the biggest know-it-alls I had ever met. They called themselves Denial and Pride. And if you ever met them, I think you would agree they were named correctly. As I crossed the line, I will never forget what they said to me as we raised our hands to each other and waved goodbye, If only you had known. DONT LET THIS BE YOU! START TODAY! LET ME HELP YOU! More information on how to lose weight for good can be found at my website. FREE MINI COURSE ON HOW TO START LOSING WEIGHT THE RIGHT WAYclick here http://www.resolutions.bz Discover the common sense way to lose weight without dieting that the doctors DONT want you to know. Greg Ryan is a best selling author, former employee of Kathy Smith, and high profile fitness expert. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Greg_Ryan http://EzineArticles.com/?Lose-Weight-NOW!—Do-or-Die-Time!&id=51107 prescription phentermine 37.5 phentermine online orders cheapest phentermine without a prescription online pharmacy that sells phentermine

Atlanta Patent Lawyers

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

By Alison Cole Atlanta patent lawyers are lawyers specialized in representing clients for obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law and practice in Atlanta, Georgia. They represent their clients before the Patent Office, part of United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Patent layers may provide patentability opinions as well as prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications for their clients. Atlanta patent lawyers take all patent cases concerning machines, manmade products, compositions of matter, and processing methods. They are members of the Georgia State Bar Association. Patent law protects inventors and grants them exclusive rights to make, use, and sell their invention for a specified period of time. Atlanta patent lawyers are often expensive, but courts can supply lawyers who work on a voluntary basis. You have to choose the right lawyer for your case. Internet services of Atlanta patent lawyers provide information about their services and fees. A good lawyer will quickly point out whether your case is worthy or not and how much time it might involve. Qualified Atlanta patent lawyers can assist you with claim language and often help you appreciate all the inventive aspects of your creation. Atlanta patent lawyers can additionally provide legal services outside the Patent Office. These include advising a client on legal matters related to licensing of the invention, whether to appeal a decision, whether to sue for infringement, and whether a client is infringing on the claims of someone’s issued patent. All Atlanta patent lawyers have to pass a USPTO registration examination, with a score of 70% or better. To participate in this examination, a law degree is not a must, but a bachelor’s degree in science is essential. A lawyer who has passed the USPTO examination and is a bar association member is known as patent lawyer; one who passed the examination but does not have a bar membership is called patent agent. Unlike Atlanta patent lawyers, patent agents have no right to take someone’s claim to the Patent Office. Atlanta Lawyers provides detailed information on Atlanta Lawyers, Atlanta Bankruptcy Lawyers, Atlanta Criminal Lawyers, Atlanta Employment Lawyers and more. Atlanta Lawyers is affiliated with Atlanta Personal Injury Laws . Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alison_Cole http://EzineArticles.com/?Atlanta-Patent-Lawyers&id=303149 phenteramine diet pills phentermine diet pills with no prescription top pharmacy phentermine buy phentermine no doctor

Applying for a Loan

Monday, December 24th, 2007

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=John_Vinturella]John Vinturella In making loan requests, entrepreneurs tend to be confident that they will meet or exceed what they consider conservative financial projections. They then have trouble understanding when they receive a less than enthusiastic response. To complete the picture, however, we need to look at the process from the banker’s perspective. “What bankers view as a good loan application is at times different from what applicants think,” says Ray Fincken, vice president of HSBC Bank USA in New York. “Applicants know the bank needs information about their company to process the loan. So in the first interview they often describe all the good things happening within their company — focusing mainly on marketing and sales. “However, bankers are usually more interested in assessing risk and consequently learning that the company has a good core foundation. Does the company have experienced management? Do these managers have various talents and experiences to guide the company through good times and bad?” Given confidence in the management team, the bank must look at the elements of the business plan from a more objective standpoint than the entrepreneur ever can. The critical consideration is whether the company’s major products or services provide sufficient profitability and cash flow to meet all its financial obligations, particularly payments to service the debt under consideration. If the company is a startup, the best indicators are often the norms for the business in which the company will be competing. Are projected margins and ratios in line with others in their industry? The bank will also look at credit reports and tax returns on the key individuals involved in the startup. If the company has some financial and credit history, the bank will check corporate tax returns and financial statements, individual financial statements, liens, litigation, agency reports such as Dun and Bradstreet, etc. To ensure finances are in order, Ray recommends receiving your personal and business credit reports prior to seeking a loan to make sure the information is correct before going through this process. Misinformation or old loans and liens may erroneously still be on the report. Taking care of these errors prior to applying for a loan can streamline the process. Fincken says: “We look for consistent, sound cash flow from operations and good, quality assets. We look at these because they are the primary sources of repayment. We then analyze this information and compare it to other similar businesses as a guide.” Once the records are in order, the next step is the bank’s formal application process. “Planning ahead will help you increase your chances of receiving a loan as well as streamline the loan timeline,” Fincken advises. “Put together a business plan and description of why you need financing; include three years of financial statements or projections.” Expect to be asked, and prepare your answers to the following questions: How much money is needed? What is the purpose of the loan? How long do you anticipate using the money? How will the company be able to pay back the loan? How will the bank get paid if something goes wrong? Here is a list of the most common reasons for loan denials: The company is deemed unable to repay the loan There is inadequate financial information The financial statements are unprofessionally prepared There are perceived critical weaknesses in management Applicants fail to demonstrate their ability to implement sound accounting and management information systems. You would certainly be reluctant to extend credit to a prospective customer where you had significant doubt of their ability to pay. Remember that the bank’s business is to lend money, and that they must apply the same discretion to your request. [mailto:jbv@jbv.com]John B. Vinturella, Ph.D. has almost 40 years experience as a management and strategic consultant, entrepreneur, author, and college professor. For 20 of those years, Dr. Vinturella was owner/president of a distribution company that he founded. He is a principal in business opportunity sites [http://www.jbv.com/]jbv.com and [http://www.muddledconcept.com/]muddledconcept.com, and maintains business and political blogs. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Vinturella http://EzineArticles.com/?Applying-for-a-Loan&id=96318 ultram with money order ultram pharmacy online buy tramadol 0a tramadol cheap no prescription

12 Qualities for Friendship in a Conscious Relationship

Monday, December 24th, 2007

By Glenn Cohen Are you and your partner friends? Real friends? Being Best Friends for Life is part of the Journey from I-TO-WE, and you want to take that journey with your partner. We all can use some help in getting along, and here it is. Read these to rate your friendship with your partneradapt them as you see fit. 1. You are inspired to make your partner feel safe, loved and cared for. 2. You feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings. 3. You ask and genuinely want to know what your partner is thinking and feeling. 4. You feel heard and understood by your partner. 5. You enjoy doing things for and with each other. 6. You love to give little gifts and see your partner smile. 7. You appreciate and honor your partner by always being a team player. 8. You treat your partner gently and with respect during discussions. 9. You value and trust your partners opinion and make decisions together. 10. You speak on the phone during the day and check in at the end of the day to learn what happened in your partners world. 11. You think positively about your partner, giving him or her the benefit of the doubt. 12. When you come home at the end of a long day, your soul is at peace, and you look forward to spending time with your friend. I hope you and your partner Gain the Awareness, Learn the Skills and Practice the Techniques so you are successful on your Journey from I-TO-WE to live your lives as each others Best Friends During the Day, Lovers at Night, and Partners for Life 2006 All Rights Reserved Glenn Cohen I-TO-WE Relationship Coaching Become a member of the I-TO-WE Institute Community. Its FREE! Click on the following link - I-TO-WE Institute and take advantage of FREE weekly Tele-Classes, E-courses, Assessments, Audio files and much more. Order Glenn Cohens new highly acclaimed workbook - The Journey from I-TO-WE and save 30%. A 24-step manual to help couples have a relationship filled with safety, friendship, trust, respect, admiration, joy, passion, and love. Click on the following link - The Journey from I-TO-WE Workbook Send Glenn Cohen an e-mail and share your biggest relationship question, challenge or concern. Click the following link - Ask Glenn Cohen Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Glenn_Cohen http://EzineArticles.com/?12-Qualities-for-Friendship-in-a-Conscious-Relationship&id=263683 canada online order pharmacy ultram buy tramadol prescription buy tramadol at a cheap price online buy tramadol 0a

Selling The Free Offer

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

By Anne Duncan Central to successful marketing for Service Professionals is giving away valuable information. In fact all your marketing should revolve around this one simple principle: Create valuable information to give away and give it away in vast quantities. This may sound simple, but like everything there’s a knack to it. It actually takes some thought and planning to give away valuable information in a way that makes it truly appreciated and brings you paying clients (that is after all what marketing is all about isn’t it?). Simply giving away something, no matter how valuable, will only get you so far. To really capitalise on this principle you need to first sell prospects on actually reading your valuable information. These days with information over-load, prospects need to feel they have a reason to invest some of their valuable time reading what you’ve written; it’s that old WIIFM question (what’s in it for me). So you need to sell ‘em on the idea first. The best way to do this is by following the same simple steps you take to communicate your marketing message: Problem - Outcome - Value - Proof - Offer. 1. Problem - Why do your clients need you in the first place? Which topics make prospects ask questions and want to know more? How can you help them? 2. Ultimate Outcome What will your clients get when they work with you? It’s all about the difference you make. Thats what gets them interested. Copyright Anne Duncan 2006 3. Value - This is simply an expansion of your Ultimate Outcome. What are all the more specific benefits clients get when they work with you? They want to know some details. 4. Proof - Who have you worked with and what kind of results have you produced? Use anecdotes and testimonials to paint some pictures. They want a taste of who you are and are you successful? 5. Offer - This is when you get your prospect to take action. If you don’t make an offer that they can easily take you up on, the marketing game is over, dead in the water. But what is the offer? Is it your services? Is it a proposal? Is it trying to close the sale? Rarely. This will all come later. The offer is for some Free Stuff; and yes, you do have to actually sell your free offer. First you need to get your prospects attention and interest. Then you need to build your case and prove you have credibility and are successful. Only when you have done that, will they bother to look at your free stuff. In other words, dont expect great results if you just throw free information at prospects. They won’t pay any attention to it. They won’t value it. Nothing will happen. The fact is its not that easy to get people to look at your free stuff. It goes against the grain; studies have proven that you can’t even give dollar bills away on a street corner. People won’t take it, even although it is cash youre offering! But if you have a plan, if you follow a few simple steps, taking the time and effort to get your prospects focused attention. If you build your case on credibility and trust then your free stuff becomes interesting, intriguing, desirable and valuable. Which brings me to a crucial point: free stuff should never be completely free. If they want your valuable information they need to give you something valuable in return. Youll find people are much more comfortable with this idea than they are with something for nothing. It could be said that your free offer is the last step in your initial marketing process, but you could also say that it’s the first step of the selling process. Here are a few examples of the many ways you can give away free stuff (in this case a report) and keep the marketing conversation going: On your Web Site Offer a valuable report. It can be downloaded free if they give you their email address and first name. Tell them that as a bonus theyll be subscribed to your eZine. You can now send them valuable information on a regular basis, which is a great way to build credibility and trust with your prospects. When You Do A Talk: The same report will do. But don’t just hand it out to everyone who turns up - they won’t all value it (or read it). Ask for a business card so you can send the report out to those who want it, and let them know you’ll add them to your eZine list as well. Again, you can now follow-up. At networking Events: Get even more mileage from the same report. When you connect with someone you think you might be able to help, get their business card and offer to send the report. Then follow up by phone to answer any questions. The true value to you of always having something free to offer is that you get permission to follow-up and continue the marketing conversation. That way, when the time is right and your prospect is ready to take advantage of the service you provide, theres an excellent chance its YOU theyll call and not someone else. Copyright Anne Duncan 2006 LIKE TO USE THIS ARTICLE AS CONTENT FOR YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE? You can as long as you include my Copyright and the following: By Anne Duncan, The Reluctant Salesperson’s Coach. For more marketing article, quick, easy tips and great resources on marketing a professional service visit Anne’s web site at http://www.thereluctantsalespersonscoach.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Anne_Duncan http://EzineArticles.com/?Selling-The-Free-Offer&id=214851 buy ultram online now buy tramadol ultram buy tramadol cheap 120 tramadol without prescription cheap

Why Not Make Yours An Ethical Or Green Wedding

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

By Davinos Greeno Make your wedding a special day - for you and the planet. To help, we have put together a list of suggestions and pointers towards your ethical big day, from the ceremony and catering, to an eco-friendly honeymoon. Ethical Weddings can include using: A venue operated on environmentally friendly principles or supporting a charity or community project A caterer using organic and local produce A dressmaker or designer using organic, hemp or recycled fabrics A florist working with organic or fairtrade flowers An environmentally friendly means of transport such as horse and cart Stationery designed on recycled or hand crafted paper Wedding rings that use recycled gold or fairtrade silver or by buying diamonds that are conflict free see Kimberley Process Not accepting traditional household wedding gifts such as toasters but accepting donations to charity on your behalf Using biodegradable confetti Im now going to expand on a few of the points above: Wedding Lists The first casualty is the traditional wedding list, a monument to conspicuous consumption featuring dinner services and crystal to be replaced at fashionable weddings by charity lists, with tree plantations and donated cows for communities in the developing world. If you are green fingered, how about plants, trees or garden vouchers. Wedding Stationery Use recycled paper for wedding stationery, or try Recycled Paper. To save paper, you could design a website, and send a postcard to guests referring them to it. Wedding photos can be easier to share if you go digital too. The Dress Another option is to hire the gown and other wedding outfits instead of buying it and then putting in the warbrobe just to pull it out for the occasional look! Drink Buy organic or fairtrade wine for your guests and enjoy the revelry while nature and communities benefit. Order wine, spirits, champagne, beer and soft drinks from an independent online organic retailer while avoiding the supermarkets that make millions in profits. Food Support local, seasonal and organic food production - and ask your caterer to do the same. Avoid disposable plates and make sure empties end up in the recycling bin. Ask your cake-maker or local baker to use local and organic ingredients where possible. Transport Find a venue as close to home as possible to cut down on transport. Horse drawn carriages are not only good at seaside resorts but also on your wedding day. If you dont have the ceremony and reception at the same venue, encourage guests to share rides to the reception or provide a coach or bus. Honeymoon Think about romantic destinations you can visit that are as close to home as possible to reduce the number of road and air miles. If you decide to go longhaul, then find an eco friendly or ethical hotel to stay in. Find ethical, green and eco products to make your green wedding in the authors website. Davinos Greeno works for the organic and ethical directory that lists 100s of Organic and Ethical Companies and we also have Organic Articles for you to read or publish. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Davinos_Greeno http://EzineArticles.com/?Why-Not-Make-Yours-An-Ethical-Or-Green-Wedding&id=418768 bupropion buy tramadol online bupropion antidepres buy hydrocodone tramadol free online consultation can i buy ultram online discount ultram prescription