Blogging Done Right For Network Marketers

By Randy Disert

Blogging has really taken over the internet over the last decade. There are variety of reasons people blog. Business purposes has become very popular. The content placed on blogs varies based on the user. Some people blog for personal reasons while others utilize it for business purposes. It is important for a network marketer to have a blog and learn how to utilize it to help further his or her own business and generate more leads with it.

It is essential for any network marketer to establish their own blog. In today's internet age, when someone hears your name and especially when they hear your primary company attached to it, they will search for you to see what you are all about. Your internet identity is very important and you will want to make sure you have complete control over it. If you do not then if you ever offend someone they write something bad about you and it will naturally rank at the number one position in a Google search. By having control of your internet identity you can control what information is found about you on a search.

Another reason to why a network marketer should have their own blog is so that that they can generate leads for their MLM business. The internet is a large ocean of people and it is easier to generate traffic to a blog than to talk to all of those people. It is possible to be able to interact with more people by your blog in one day than you could possible have an actual conversation with on the phone or in person. Owning your own domain with your name in the domain fame is very important. Some varation of your name can be used should it already be taken. You will also need to host your own blog through wordpress. Your blog can never be shut down or changed without your permission if you host it yourself. If you use a free blogging service such as Blogger, then you are at the mercy of that provider.

A blog can have many different types of content on it. You will need to figure out who your target market is first. Writing content of value for that target market is very important. Every two to three days you should make sure some type of content is being placed onto your blog. It does not need to be perfect. One extremely good post should be done on about a weekly basis. You should spend a decent amount of time working on this content. with many people on the internet.

Getting traffic to your website can be a little tricky unless you already know some Social networking is very popular in marketing on the internet. Some of these profile on each of those sites through automated syndication. Twitterfeed.com and Ping.fm are the best way to do this. These are free services that you can sign up for. Once this is done you can link your blog's RSS feed to twitterfeed, which is then linked to Ping.fm which will blast the link to all of your social networking site instantaneously. You post the blog and everything is updated right away.

Other ways to get traffic is through organic search rankings. To get to the top of a Google search page is easy once you know how. There are a variety of factors that Google uses in order to rank your website. Those factors include your keywords, meta title and meta description, as well as inbound and outbound links. Outbound links are those that you publish on your blog to other sites. This can hurt your search ranking. Incoming links are those links that out there on the internet referencing back to your blog. The more you have, the better results in a search for your keywords.

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Develop Powers Of Clairvoyance

By Declan Dunn

Clairvoyance is something you've no doubt heard about before; it's a word you may commonly see in ads for psychics. However, anyone at all can develop clairvoyance. It's an ability which every one of us naturally possesses, but you need to put in some effort to develop it to its full potential. Like learning any kind of new skill, you need to practice to become an expert at it.

In case you're not quite sure what clairvoyance is, it's a psychic ability which allows you to know things before they happen or things which your five physical senses alone could not tell you. If you take the necessary time, you can develop clairvoyance and use this talent for yourself.

There are many benefits to developing your natural clairvoyant powers. You'll be able to see the world in a new light which will make you a happier person and give you a sense of inner peace as well as releasing your creativity and giving you more mental clarity than you may have believed possible. However, once you develop clairvoyance you will need to be on guard against negative energies.

People who have developed clairvoyance are receptive to all kinds of energy; negative as well as positive. Do your best to avoid situations, people and places which are filled with negative energy and when you do encounter it, try to balance it out with your own positive energy.

These techniques can get you on your way towards developing clairvoyance:

Rid yourself of negative possessions. If you have possessions in your home that bring you bad vibes or feelings, then get rid of them. Get everything out of your life that gives off bad or evil vibes to you. It could be the clothes of a dead relative or the hat of an old boyfriend. Whatever it is, as long as it makes you feel negative, you do not need it in your life. Have a bonfire for everything that you do not want in your life and home and allow that to cleanse you of your negativity.

Find a place to meditate each day for at least 30 minutes. This is going to be your quiet time. It does not necessarily have to be inside of your home, it can be at the park, outside in your car, or in your back yard. It does not matter. Some people even take walks in order to clear their minds. Life in general can cause a pile of thoughts to build up inside of our minds, and sometimes we just need time to think and breathe.

Meditation is great for releasing stress as well. You will find it difficult to develop clairvoyance if your mind is cluttered with unnecessary thoughts. You need this time, and all that matters is that you are alone and completely at peace when you are doing it. Combine this time with some deep breathing techniques and you will be completely relaxed afterwards.

Learn to trust your feelings and your instincts: When you're in touch with these aspects of your personality, it will be much easier for you to develop clairvoyance. Let your instincts be your guide. If something feels like the right move, then it more than likely is the next step you need to take on the path to unlocking your psychic talents.

Don't let self doubt get the best of you. Keep your self-esteem high and trust in yourself. Believe in your ability to develop clairvoyance. Believe in yourself and your abilities and you'll be on your way to success in using your natural psychic abilities.

Follow your feelings and your instincts and you'll be on the right track. Children often have an easier time developing clairvoyance because they are still very much in touch with their feelings and haven't yet had to adjust to dealing with the stress of everyday life. Let yourself express your feelings and let your best instincts guide you. Not only will this make it easier to develop clairvoyance, but you'll be a happier person for it once you let your positive energies hold sway.

All of us, including you already have clairvoyance and other psychic abilities. These are natural abilities but they need to be activated and developed using the proper techniques and practiced to reach their full potential.

Affirmations are one way to help you develop clairvoyance. Hypnosis is another valuable tool whether you choose to work with a professional hypnotist or to use self hypnosis via clairvoyance development recordings. Hypnosis allows for communication with the part of your mind where your psychic abilities lie: the subconscious. When your subconscious gets the message that it should allow your clairvoyant abilities to come out, you'll be able to feel the difference quickly.

It is also important to make sure that your chakra energy centers are regularly cleansed and balanced. The third eye chakra and crown chakra centers in particular are responsible for our intuitive and psychic powers. It is essential that you maintain the balance of these energy centers if you wish to develop clairvoyance.

Anyone at all can develop clairvoyance if they are willing to believe in themselves and practice. Just eliminate negative energies from your environment, learn to relax deeply through regular meditation and keep your chakras in balance and cleansed and before long, you'll find that you have developed clairvoyance and that your other natural psychic abilities will start to surface.

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The Mapes Hotel: Reno's Lost Art Deco Jewel

By Ross Everett

On January 31, 2000, the historic Mapes Hotel in Reno was imploded by 75 pounds of explosives tucked into the art-deco structures support columns. The destruction of the Mapes put an end to years of efforts to preserve the building via lawsuits, redevelopment proposals, and grass roots action. The National Trust for Historic Preservation took up the cause of the Mapes, and challenged the destruction in a suit that eventually reached the Nevada Supreme Court.

While the logic and necessity of demolishing the Mapes is very questionable, one thing that is certain is that the hotel was an important part of Northern Nevada history. The opening of the Mapes in'47 ushered in a new era in casino gambling, and changed the economy and way of life in Nevada forever. The Mapes was actually the first property in the country to combine a hotel, casino and live entertainment under the same roof. It also became the hotel of choice for celebrities staying in Northern Nevada. Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe stayed at The Mapes during the filming of 'The Misfits'. Joseph McCarthy, America's famed anti-Communist crusader, admitted to a reporter over cocktails in the Mapes Lounge that he really didn't have a list of Communists in the US despite his frequent and vitriolic insistence to the contrary.

In the 50s and 60s it became, along with Lake Tahoes Cal-Neva Lodge the place to be seen in Northern Nevada. The top floor, window-walled Sky Room showcased performances by the legends: Sinatra, Louis Prima, Mae West, Milton Berle, Sammy Davis, Jr., and the Marx Brothers among others. Subsequent years were not kind to downtown Reno but the Mapes prospered during the 60's and 70's. The hotel finally closed in'82, due more to financial difficulties experienced by the Mapes family caused by one of their other Northern Nevada gaming properties than anything else.

Reno has yet to experience the sort of growth that has been seen in Southern Nevada, and for that reason the destruction of the Mapes is more open to debate than the hotel demolitions to the south. Even the demolition of The Sands--perhaps the most historically significant casino in the state--is hard to argue against given the inability of such a small property to compete in the current Las Vegas marketplace and in light of the value of the mid-strip real estate.

That's not the case in Reno, where vacant land and/or buildings ripe for redevelopment are abundant downtown and in the other casino areas of the city. The official reason that the Mapes had to come down was that the city needed the land to expand its vision for downtown redevelopment. While this is certainly a much needed effort, to suggest that the existence of the Mapes was a barrier is absurd. In fact, many of the proposals rejected by the city would have gone a long way to enhance the revitalization of downtown Reno and included artists lofts, office space and other mixed used properties. Despite receiving a number of viable concepts for the Mapes Building, the City Redevelopment Authority rejected all of them and the Mapes was destined for demolition.

The role of the City Redevelopment Authority was questioned throughout the process. Overlooking the Truckee River, the hotel was on a prime location between the downtown casino area and the riverfront district. A number of sound financial proposals were presented that would preserve the integrity of the structure including condominiums, office space, and perhaps most viable, upscale senior apartments. Oddly, all of these proposals were turned down by the citys Redevelopment Agency which continued to maintain that demolition was the only viable option despite copious evidence to the contrary.

Following the 2000 demolition, the lot remained vacant for over a year until a temporary ice skating rink was hastily constructed the following winter. The property has been improved and the rink is now permanent which, while not in itself a bad use for the land, further calls into question the efficacy of demolishing the structure. It would appear that the city had no clue what to do with the land, but for whatever reason wanted the building brought down. This has led to all sorts of conspiracy theories, from the City Development Agency having financial incentive to raze the hotel to rumors that the building was haunted and was destroyed to keep the Reno area from being overrun with paranormal activity. Whatever the reason for the decision, the city of Reno has lost a beautiful art deco treasure that played a significant part in the economic growth of the state.

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Diamond Earring - Everlasting & Costly

By Rich Vial

Despite the elegance and charming beauty of the diamonds the hard act is that heat as well as pressure leads to its existence in the world. Though its beginning was rough but diamonds are eternal and timeless. They can be worn in various styles including diamond earring along with others.

The jewelry trends are not here to stay they are elusive but pieces such as diamond earring can never go out of fashion. Similar thing holds true for hoops as well as studs too. But when it comes to making selection you have a wide range of diamond earrings than these apparently conventional styles. The dazzling of diamond chandelier earrings looks astounding. The complicate design of this particular style might vary over the time but the basic design remains intact, which can be defined as fanning diamond cascade. The stones are arranged in an intricate way to form varied shapes. The diamond flower earrings are a way in which simple objects are made beautiful by using diamonds. Gifting diamond jewelry has no comparisons at all, if it is to your friend, fiancee, suitor, which symbolizes your heartfelt love and fondness for the concerned person.

Of course the message you want to convey slightly varies depending on who gives you this gift. Receiving diamond earring from your boyfriend conveys the promise that you are really special to him and you can look forward to similar gifts in the future as it is just the beginning. And if the gift is from the parents then it surely marks some special occasion. This spells their pride and affection for their child as she steps into a new phase of her life.

And the people born in April claim this gemstone as precious and their own as it is their lucky birthstone. So, a pair of diamond earring is an appropriate birthday present for a person who means a lot to you. For a couple celebrating their 60 the wedding anniversary can add zing to their life with diamonds. This gemstone is official to mark this special occasion.

Since the diamond is the most durable as well as hardest gemstone ranking tenth on the scale of Mohs, maintenance of a pair of diamond earring and other diamond jewelry pieces is extremely easy. All you require to do is soak them in warm water containing soap and scrub them gently using a toothbrush. Soaking is the most vital part as it completely rinses off the perfume as well as hairspray which tends to get deposit on the earrings. In case the silver setting is used then polish it using a cloth of silver and then scrub it gently using a soft damp brush.

The truth that more than the occasion sentiment of a person matters cannot be denied. Diamonds are eternal just like the affection and warmth of your near and dear ones.

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I Have Got It! My BC Mortgage Insurance.

By Erna R. Torres

BC mortgage insurance is something that homeowners with a house should have. I know I was. I have had my home for 3 years, and I wanted to see if I could find some BC mortgage insurance policies that was more affordable. It took me about 7 months to locate and close on my house, due to the delay with the Realtor. I have heard people say previously about all the ups and downs of buying a new home, as well as the importance of mortgage insurance in British Columbia.

I always used Google to search for information, and I found several sites that gave quotes for BC mortgage insurance. It is customary for me to go to the first website that is available on the list, so that is what I did. I finally found a website that was really easy to use, and gave me the options that I looking for. I was satisfied that I quickly located a website that was so helpful, and gave me the information that I needed..

I received a call and an email for the representative the same day and I was pleased at how helpful and friendly the representative was. I got an email with the quote information and I was able to better understand the information that she gave me, and she cleared up any questions that I had on the spot. I was very thankful that the customer service representative was so patient, because I really asked her plenty of questions. The agent was more than willing to give me a few days to make my final decision, and there was no pressuring involved.

Later that week I did call the agent back and bought my BC mortgage insurance, I checked with other companies and they just did not treat me the way that the representative at "Info primes" did. I feel that I made a good choice. I made the right choice and the representative helped me through the entire process.

It is so much easier when you have a referral to the right place for the information that you want. I am letting everyone know about this wonderful website. This site is designed so that a novice would be able to use it. The website is : http://www.infoprimes.com/mortgage-insurance/.

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Learn the Secrets To Playing Online Shooting Games for Free

By Keith Davies

Are you a fervent gamer? Have you been gaming for a while now? Are you fond of playing shooting games rather than the other types? Does shooting aliens, zombies, enemies represent the world to you? If yes, you are certainly not alone! There are millions like you whose world evolves around shooting games. There has been a surge in the number of players playing shooting games. What evokes such an interest in the shooting game? Game enthusiasts say that the simplicity is the factor that lures people towards playing the shooting games. The shooting games that are played with a Sniper are known as Sniper games.

Sniper games are really popular all over the online gaming world. The gun stands out among the crowd and is regarded as one of the best for playing online games. The enemies can be zapped or taken care of more efficiently if you excel in a sniper game. There are thousands of games in which shooting takes place and they all are referred to shooting games. Online games involving shooting are not only about shooting; they need the players to be wise and think like a military commander. These fun games are not very hard initially but require a certain amount of skill as you progress in the game. You don't need to be a soldier of a cop to enjoy these gun games. All you need is an open minded person with a taste of adventure.

Most of the times in the online games involving shooting require you to shoot something or someone down. It may be a person or a target. There are any game portals on where you can play these fun games. You will find that the games fall in different categories. Children will enjoy the ones that are made to suit their imagination whereas adults would enjoy games with realistic features.

Many gun games are divided into levels which mean that you need to conquer level after level. Diverse challenges await you at every stage. The complexity, graphics and the strength of the opposition will on increasing as you go from level to level. The online games teach us that we need to improve at every stage. It is also possible that the games would be multiplayer games, where you can play with your friends. There is nothing better than playing a strategic based sniper game with a friend. Messaging systems within the game are common and you can communicate with your friend. You may want your friend to be either your ally or enemy in the shooting games.

Different types of fun and adventure await every online shooting game. You have the option of choosing the game that you like and playing it. In case you get bored of a particular game, you can switch to another game. There are games for children which involves shooting at bubbles at not children. This makes shooting games the best games to play online. No wonder the games are everything for millions of gamers

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Why Successful People Use Cosmic Ordering

By Anne-Marie Laureaut

Improving one's lifestyle is a concern that has affected most of us in these recent times. The quest to lead a fulfilling life and enjoying every moment is perhaps what you have always desired to do. There are many available options that promise you a gratifying life, and one popular concept is that of cosmic ordering.

Cosmic ordering refers to a spiritual process in which the universe will give to you what you ask from it. You ask or order for something and it will be given to you. Although it is a spiritual process you need not be a saint and always do good deeds to get what you ask for. It is a benefit for sure but not a necessity.

Cosmic ordering is simply spiritual manifestation of your dreams and goals. You are going to ask, or as they say order what you want from the universe. This could be anything from a change in your life to a change in circumstances that will lead to you attainment of your "wants."

According to Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Wayne Dyer, to place an order with the universe you must be in, what they call the "field of intent." This is an energy field, that is obviously invisible, but it is where our spirit connects to the universe and then returns conscious desires.

This is actually not a fresh concept, in fact most of us have done so sometime or the other without registering it formally in our minds. There must have been times when your requirements were fulfilled once you had voiced your wants to the cosmos. This cannot be termed as a mere coincidence! It was indeed a spiritual design.

However this method depends on your ability to concentrate and the limits of your intention, within which your desires and belief condense. This leads to envisaging a new situation where you must believe that you deserve what you have been asking for, and keep in mind that you must be sincere in your effort of ordering it.

If you believe in the fact that you deserve a better life, ask for it, without being affected by the fact that you have not really worked for it. That's how sound your belief should be.

Cosmic ordering is really not hard, it is one the easiest processes you can do to change your life. Is there a down side to this? Well, as with anything in life, there are always pluses and minuses to how it is used. Thinking about and believing negative things will also cause those negative things to manifest.

For example, if you think and believe that you are going to get fired, you probably will. So think positively and focus on what you really want.

Most people believe that do not deserve a lot of things because they deem themselves a failure. This negative mode of thinking affects his/her performances in every aspect of life!

Sometimes your own subconscious mind works against you and tries to keep things in your life the same as they are now.

For real success at cosmic ordering your subconscious mind needs to be prepared beforehand to accept that it is okay for you to change your life and receive everything you want.

It is not difficult to communicate with your subconscious mind. This can be done with simple affirmations, self hypnosis and meditation.

The time has come for you to change your life as well. Use cosmic ordering and live the life you have always dreamt about.

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Could You Benefit From Trying Past Life Regression?

By James A Simmeon

People have always had a great interest in learning about their past lives. Many religions have a strong belief in the existence of a past life. Most want to learn about their past lives out of curiosity but the fact is you can make a change for the better in your life by using it. Most people do not think about it that way when they seek to discover their past lives.

Past Life Regression is appealing to many people because they like the idea of learning who they were and what happened in their past lives. They do not realize that they can use this knowledge to change their present and future lives for the better.

Even scientists agree that using Past Life Regression can be used effectively to make changes for the best in anyone's life. You can learn from the trauma you suffered in your past life and the mistakes you made as well.

To learn about your past lives you will need to go to a hypnosis that specializes in Past Life Regression. You can also do it with self-hypnosis. There are other things that are useful as well.

Try simple affirmations to help you. You need your subconscious mind to accept that it is okay to remember your past lives as it is more normal for you to 'block out' these memories.

Before embarking on a Past Life Regression session, there are several things that you need to understand and accept.

We all hold the memory of our past lives somewhere deep inside our subconscious minds. It is indeed a part of our everyday life. The memories are there, and with a little encouragement, you can remember these events from the past.

Just the knowledge of your past life will not help you have a better life. You must know how to put this information to use in order to benefit from it in your daily life.

You will need to learn from the mistakes you made in your previous life and refrain from making them again. This is how you will use the knowledge of your past life to live a better life in the present.

Some people however, for various reasons find it impossible to believe in reincarnation. However Past Life Regression can be of immense help in either changing your life for good or helping in avoidance of commission of big mistakes in present life even if you think that all the events you remember are merely the results of a fertile imagination.

Whatever you believe, the experts still advise you to go through Past Life Regression because of two reasons:

a) If you benefit from the lessons of such events by applying them to the present life, then these were indeed, the past life experiences.

b) Even if you think these events are pure figments of your imagination, the cathartic release you may get from experiencing such thoughts may free-up your mind of something that is blocking your health, success, and creativity.

What are all the other benefits of using past life Regression?

1) It helps our present life by making us deal with the traumatic events of the past.

2) It helps in bringing about clarity of thought and decision making in our personality.

3) If you know what mistakes you made before and remember them you can avoid these mistakes. If you were dishonest in the past and bad results from it then you will realize that you will suffer bad results in the present if you continue to behave this way.

4) You have potential that you do not realize you have. Exploring your past live will make you see a talent or skill that may be buried deep in your subconscious. Discovering this could change your outlook on life forever.

5) Understanding the past life experiences answers a lot of burning questions about one's attributes, personality, characteristics, etc. in the present life.

Try it and see what it can do for you, you have nothing to lose. It just may be the key you need to change your life in a way that you have always dreamed of.

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Getting rid of Acne Scars and Marks Using Laser

By Megan Rockbelle

Having acne scars can have a strong negative impact on your social life. It can make heads turn and not in a good way. While some can understand this others simply can?t. Personally I have seen how difficult it can be having acne scars and roaming about in public.

Acne also has a bad reputation in the media too. Have you seen movies where people with acne are shunned or looked down upon. This is often shown in high school movies where the one with acne is the ugly duckling who may or may not eventually become a beautiful swan. Media discrimination based on acne is very prevalent.

One of the most popular methods in which to get rid of acne scars is by way of laser treatment. The laser treatment for acne scars is exactly as it sounds. A laser is used to burn off the skin tissue and remove the scars. Yes it can be very painful and no it is not a 100 percent success story.

As with any other procedure many questions must be asked and a ton of knowledge must be learnt on the subject. The last thing you would want is for your acne scars to appear worst or transform into something totally worst. Probably the first question asked by many about these procedures are, is it expensive?

Laser therapy costs depend on the type of scar you have on your skin. It's much more expensive when your scar area is very large and your scars are the type that are very difficult to remove. If you only have mild scarring, you probably don't even need laser treatments in the first place.

Some laser therapies like fraxel require a 3 month period minimum before results can be seen. However for some treatments it might be shorter or longer. This really depends on your skin type and how reactive it is to laser acne therapies.

Overall, the success rate of these laser treatments is over 90 percent. Of course this is amazing but don?t just say ok, that?s enough I?m convinced. There can also be many different side effects such as welling and redness on the skin area which treatment was done. While these side effects may be present there is no need to worry about any other scarring or damages done due to the laser treatment.

It is always recommended that before making any crucial decision that you check with your dermatologist first. He or she would be able to identify the level of the acne scars and could be a great help in choosing the appropriate procedure to fix your condition.

The best thing you can do right now is to do some research on the internet and read up about acne laser treatments so you can understand what types of treatments are out there and how they can really help you to get rid of acne scars. There is a lot of information online so don't be overwhelmed, you just need to know where to look!

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What Is Remote Viewing?

By Peter J Minks

Remote viewing is an innate psychic talent which every person possesses the potential to develop. When remote viewing, you can see places, things and people who you would not be able to see with your eyes or detect with your other four senses. However, once you learn to remote view you will be able to see things which you cannot be within visual range of.

Don't mistake remote viewing as being the same as an out-of-body experience. Astral travel, or out-of-body experience, is where you travel incorporeally in spirit form to view a place or an event.

Remote viewing is something like dowsing in that you use your psychic powers to seek out the object of your remote viewing. It's a form of extra sensory perception where you can view any place in the world.

All of us possess psychic abilities which we have not yet developed. We use only about 10% of our brains; meaning that there's a lot of untapped potential which we can do many things with if we can learn to use these undeveloped abilities.

Remote viewing can let you check up on your children to make sure that they're safe when you can't be right there with them. You can increase your security and gain peace of mind by using your latent powers of remote viewing.

What makes remote viewing different to other forms of psychic abilities is that anyone can learn how to do it. Studies on many non-psychic people have shown that once these people had been taught to enter into a sufficient trance-like state, they were able to engage in remote viewing with high levels of accuracy.

Here are some simple remote viewing techniques you can try on your own:

*Sit comfortably in a quiet place and close your eyes. You should be sure there are no distractions before you begin.

*Take deep breaths through the nose. You can get better control over your breathing by holding your tongue at the roof of your mouth. This will also suppress yawns as you relax deeply.

*Belief is a key element in your remote viewing success rate. As you descend deeper into your relaxed state, you need to believe that you are capable of seeing people, events, or places that you've never physically seen.

*Start off with an easy object for your remote viewing to test your abilities. Try looking at yourself from across the room, as if you were watching yourself in a mirror. This is something which can be difficult to do at first; but focus and be patient with yourself. You'll be pleasantly surprised how quickly you'll learn to be able to see yourself from the perspective others see you.

*Once you're able to see yourself while remote viewing, you need to begin looking at places which are farther away. Start with a place which you are already familiar with, such as the house where you grew up. Best of all is to remote view a friend or relative's home. Keep an eye out for details and when you're finished remote viewing, call and compare notes; find out if the details you saw while remote viewing are really there. This exercise lets you assess your progress as a remote viewer.

You can then progress to more advanced exercises. Have a friend sit at their home or in another room in your home and ask them to perform a simple movement while you try to see what they're doing through your remote viewing abilities. Ask your friend afterwards to see if you have been able to get an accurate picture; again, reinforcement is valuable when you're trying to learn to remote view.

After having practiced remote viewing for some time, you'll find your abilities improving and that you'll have a much easier time bringing yourself into the proper state of relaxation for remote viewing. It's similar to a hypnotic state; even with your body and mind relaxed enough to allow the subconscious to operate, you are still awake and aware.

It is in the subconscious that our psychic abilities are found; but with practice, remote viewing will be something you'll be able to do at will.

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Try These Simple Astral Projection Techniques

By Carl J Wilkins

As is to be expected, there are many different astral projection techniques which people can use in order to help them astral project. Of course, because all people are different, it only stands to reason that while a certain technique may work for one person, it may not work for everybody. Strangely enough, most people who experience difficulty, do so because they are unable to relax sufficiently, rather than because of the techniques not working.

The bottom line is; irrespective of which astral projection techniques you choose to use, absolute relaxation is crucial. Unfortunately, many people who are new to astral projection have difficulty relaxing mainly because of unfounded fears. For the most part, these fears are a result of false rumors, claiming that it's possible for one to be harmed while astral projecting. Luckily, the Canterbury Institute conducted thorough research regarding this, in an attempt to put an end to such misconceptions.

All the people who took part in the research had participated in astral projection and institute determined that not one of those people were harmed in any way after having followed the various techniques. Furthermore, having followed the 2,000 people for no less than three years, the institute also established the fact that nobody reported any problems.

Now that we've nipped the fear issue in the bud, let's take a look at a few of the astral projection techniques, all of which have helped a great number of people in the past. The good news is; all these techniques are also relatively easy. The first technique which we'll discuss is known as the Monroe Technique and it consists of seven main steps:

* Relaxing your mind and body is essential. There are of course numerous relaxation techniques which one can use, but the easiest and the most popular one involves deep breathing and the relaxing of your muscles. This requires you to inhale and exhale deeply and also to tense and release your muscles one at a time starting at your toes.

* Reaching the hypnotic state of mind. Essentially, this is a state of mind where your mind and body are right on the brink of going to sleep. Of course, you should not actually fall to sleep and in order to avoid doing so, it is advisable that you use the gazing method. This involves focusing on any object in the room while you lie on your bed. Simply continue staring at the object until such time that your eyes close even though you can still see the object in front of you.

* When you reach a point where you can still see the object even though your eyes are closed, then you need to deepen your current state of mind even more. This can be done by looking around the room while your eyes remain closed. Amongst other things, you may very well begin to see some light patterns and even a sort of purplish haze inside the room. This is perfectly normal and there is no need for you to pay much attention to it. Instead, once the light is no longer visible you can take that as a sign that you've entered a deeper state. In all probability you will be so relaxed by this stage that you'll hardly be aware of your physical body at all. It should be mentioned that according to the Monroe technique, this is extremely important.

* This next step which revolves around a state of vibration is extremely important according to Monroe. Also, most people who are involved with the actual projection to indicate that these vibrations become noticeable in the early stages of projection. In fact, it is said that these vibrations signal the time when your astral body begins to separate from your physical body. This is a perfectly normal phenomenon and as such, there is no reason for concern.

* Controlling your state of vibration. In order to control the vibrations one should focus on moving them through your body. Using your mind, you should attempt to spread these vibrations over your entire body so that it feels as though there are waves washing over you. You need to keep practicing this until such time that you can bring on these waves whenever you choose, and once you are able to do that, you're ready to leave your physical body.

* It is undeniable that the key to successful astral projection and astral travel lies in having control, in that it's your mind which has the power. In fact, Monroe actually recommends that you practice partial separation in order to strengthen your level control. While maintaining focus on the concept of leaving your physical body, one should first only allow a hand or foot to separate. When you can do this you should go ahead and attempt to stretch them towards an object nearby, whether you choose the wall, the ceiling, or even a random item in the room. If you manage to do this successfully then you should allow your hand or foot to return to your physical body. Now go ahead and begin slowing down the vibrations in order to bring your session to an end.

* In this last step you will get to separate from your physical body. You can simply follow all the steps already mentioned but this time, instead of only allowing your hand or foot to leave the physical body, you will allow total separation. Apart from a minor adjustment, this is virtually identical to step six. In this case you need to imagine that your body is weightless or that it is made up of feathers and that they are being blown around in the wind. As your astral body starts leaving your physical body you should begin to feel as though you are flying or perhaps floating.

Other popular methods include techniques such as the gazing method, the anchor method, and the rope technique. Ideally, one should spend some time experimenting with the different techniques in order to establish which technique suits you the most.

What you do need to bear in mind however, is that not everyone can astral project immediately simply by using one of the techniques mentioned above, because after all, it does take practice.

Fortunately for those who are impatient, rapid advancements in sound technology have resulted in various audio tools becoming available. One such tool makes use of sound waves of different frequencies, known as 'binaural beats', in order to synchronize the two hemispheres of the brain. This in turn allows one to enter into a meditative state almost instantaneously, and of course this is the ideal state of mind for astral projection.

Those looking for further assistance with regards to relaxation can also make use of hypnosis recordings which have been created specifically for the purpose of astral projection. These recordings work by targeting the subconscious mind in order to reinforce the idea that it's perfectly acceptable for you to leave your physical body.

It simply cannot be denied that astral protection is a life changing experience, and this is something which anyone will attest to once they have experienced it. Fortunately, it is something anyone can do, particularly if you use one of the many techniques available.

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Massive Corporate Publicity That Will Transform Your Company Overnight!

By James Scott

We get calls all day, every day from companies that talk about 'wanting' real corporate publicity that will transform their company but few have the stomach for what it really takes and even fewer have the financial dedication it takes to obliterate their competition and take their rightful place at the top of the food chain.

Of course it's important to cater to the traditional media (TV, radio, newspaper, industry journals, etc) but the genre of publicity that wins every time is viral publicity consisting of video, social and news bookmarks, article submissions, press release submissions and photo/logo sharing sites. The reality is online publicity is where you're going to completely annihilate your competitors and claim your rightful position.

When you take into consideration the ultra powerful medium and stealth of viral publicity, all other promotional genres cower in comparison. Online your pre public or post public company will claim instant viewers and a cult-like following that TV and radio can't even remotely compare. Billions of searches take place every day and it is the viral publicists job to do what SEO and traditional publicists can't do and that is get solid search engine ranking while simultaneously bringing in powerful results that are targeted and strategically placed.

Forget pay per click, it's a waste of your time. crush everything in your path with viral publicity that claims power positions on the natural search results on all search engines. You must have a solid combination of mediums at use to take control of targeted keywords and industry genres.

So the next time you tell your self-proclaimed publicist or seo agent that you need publicity that will claim your position and deliver virtually instantaneous results for your company, you'll understand why there is silence on the other end of the line...because they have no clue as to what it takes to get serious results that will rip and shred everything in your path. The powerful combination of viral publicity and massive exposure will force-feed your concept to the willing masses who are pleading with a company in your industry to step up and spoon-feed the very info that your company is offering.

Stop wasting time and money with so called 'solutions' that don't work. You need a publicist, investor relations specialist and SEO demigod that will take you by the hand and pave a way for your company to succeed.

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How To Choose The Right Wedding Band

By Lee Collings

Planning a wedding and reception is no easy task. There is a lot to do and there is a lot of stress that comes with the job. An important aspect of the reception is the music so this is not something that you are going to want to over look.

There are different ways that you can go, but the two most common are typically a DJ or a live wedding band. Live music can really help to give your event some life and spark, but what should you look for when hiring your weeding band?

When looking at a wedding band to hire, it would be a good idea to make sure that you are catching a live performance of theirs. This can be done by attending one of their public gigs. If you are unable to do this, you should have no problem getting your hands on a demo CD. By taking a close listen to their music, you will be able to truly determine whether or not they are a good fit for your wedding reception.

If the wedding band that you are looking into has a website, you will want to start your research there. They should have some photos, musical tracks and videos for you to look at. These will help you decide whether or not the band is professional enough for you.

If you are lucky enough to come across testimonials on the website, you will want to read through them in order to see just how much their previous customers enjoyed their music. If the repertoire of the band is listed, you will want to pay attention to that.

You will want to make sure that you are hiring a band that will appeal to the majority of the people at your reception. Try to figure out the average age of your guests and you can use that information to select just the right wedding band.

Make sure that you are also looking over the price of the wedding band as well as the price is always a determining factor. You will want to make sure that you are at least having one conversation with the band manager and that you have decided a clear and fair price for the event. Be prepared to give a non-refundable deposit when you go to turn in your contract.

About a week before your wedding you will want to call the wedding band to confirm the details of your event. You will want to be sure that their wardrobe is going to be appropriate for your event as well as that they know what time they can arrive to set up.

You also want to make sure that you are providing the band with a meal since they have most likely traveled and they are spending a lot of time playing music for you and your guests. In addition, if you provide the band with an outline of the receptions events, everything will run much smoother.

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Are Tax Lien Certificate Sales A Good Idea?

By William Stone

The financial world of the last eighteen months has not been too trusting. It has made the average investor reluctant to make any changes in their portfolio, if they have anything left. Many don't. Those who do have monies left to invest are not so sure they want to go with a new idea that may sound wonderful, but could collapse in a year or so. Trust is a big issue in today's investment world. Tax lien certificate sales may sound like a possibility for a young couple, maybe in their early thirties with some money to put away. But as they read about it, they get confused and do not know where to begin.

Tax lien certificate sales basically comes in two forms: 1) Tax Deed OTC Lists and Tax Lien OTC Lists. If there are homes that have gone into foreclosure, the county takes possession of the title to the deed and puts the home up for auction. If the home does not sell at auction, you can purchase the Tax Lien after the redemption period has started. You can ultimately foreclose on the home if the lien is not paid. If the lien is paid, you get your money back plus interest.

Tax Deed certificate sales can be purchased from the county for the delinquent taxes after the redemption has expired. You are free to sell it, fix it up and sell, etc.

Reputable organizations will have lists of properties in foreclosure all over this country and the world. Since this sort of investment is pretty mind boggling, they are here to help you. Of course, you have to pay an entry fee to join their organization, but the promise of high returns on your investment is pretty high. One organization promises a trial return profit of 1000% on your $200 investment. Others promise that some land goes for as low as $1000 and houses for as low as $5000. The Internet is full of organizations and clubs who offer to help you to invest your money. Others insist you go to someplace like Schwab, or to a local investor. It is your money, you have worked hard to earn it.

Tax lien certificate sales is a good way to make some good money, but be cautions, and be sure you are confident with your investor before you invest all of your money into one fund. Good Luck.

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Can Anyone Try Lucid Dreaming?

By Trevor Albitt

Lucid Dreaming, also known as conscious dreaming is the practice of remaining aware of oneself as well as the fact that one is dreaming while dreaming. While in a dream, you are conscious of the fact that the things you see and experience are only a dream. You can have some control over your dreams once you are able to practice lucid dreaming, unlike in ordinary dreams.

Being able to control the course of your dreams is nothing less than a life-changing, liberating experience. All things that you felt could hold you back in life just melt away and you are in control of every situation.

Is lucid dreaming as straightforward as all that? Is lucid dreaming something which can be experienced by anyone?

Luckily, it's really not that hard to begin lucid dreaming, as long as you are determined to learn it. There are proven ways to help you access this ability and use your untapped mental power.

Foremost, you must be absolutely clear about your objective in trying to master the art of lucid dreaming. Do you just want to have your own private playground in the form of lucid dreams, or there is some specific reason for developing this skill? Whatever may be the reason, it should be crystal clear in your mind.

Next you have to learn the actual techniques of lucid dreaming. The first step is to learn the process of Dream Recall, which is exactly what it sounds like. You need to begin practicing remembering your dreams in detail. This is a step on the road towards lucid dreaming.

The process is slow, but it can be achieved by maintaining a Dream Recall Register in which you enter as many details as you can remember about your dreams daily. Slowly but surely, you'll realize that you can remember even the most vivid details of your dreams. Periodic reality checks during the course of dreaming will train your mind to be aware in dreams.

Many people have found that hypnosis can drastically reduce the time needed to prepare your subconscious mind to experience lucid dreaming. Often just one of two hypnosis sessions will allow you to consistently remember all of your dreams. Once this occurs your mind is then conditioned for lucid dreaming.

You will find at first that you sometimes will awake suddenly during lucid dreams. This is normal. Just recall the events of your dream as you try to fall back asleep and attempt to reenter the dream, steering in the direction that you want it go.

Lucid dreaming can also be accomplished by waking up early, then going back to sleep for a few hours. These dreams are the easiest to turn into lucid dreams. You may wonder if you were really dreaming, or just lying in bed thinking! You can simply set an alarm to wake you a few hours earlier than usual, then reset your alarm and go back to sleep; and lucid dreaming.

In this regard, it's extremely useful to keep track of your sleeping patterns so as to discover the best time to have lucid dreams.

Lucid dreaming can be a helpful practice for those with sleeping troubles such as insomnia. When you are having a hard time getting to sleep, remind yourself that sleep means lucid dreaming; and your subconscious mind will make sure that you get to sleep quickly.

It once was the case that it could take years to learn lucid dreaming; the only way to prepare the mind was meditation, which took a long time to master. A lot of people lack the discipline and would simply give up. New technologies, especially audio technology have made it possible for anyone to experience lucid dreaming.

Many people are finding that the most reliable and certainly quickest way, of having a lucid dream is by listening to binaural beats audios.

Binaural beats audio is the playing of frequencies which are slightly different from each other, one in each ear. This causes a feeling of deep relaxation and brings brain waves into the proper state for lucid dreaming.

Before binaural audio technology, meditation was the method of choice for those wanting to learn lucid dreaming, and this was a process which could sometimes take years to master. Many simply gave up, not having the determination to pursue the practice.

By listening to binaural sound waves, particular when combined with hypnosis to prepare the subconscious mind, it is possible for you to experience lucid dreaming very soon after your first attempt.

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Managing A Remote Adobe Dreamweaver Site

By Malcolm Henderson

When working in Advanced mode, the Remote Info section of the Dreamweaver site management dialog allows you to supply details of the remote web server. This will be used by Dreamweaver to connect to the server hosting the site so that information can be uploaded and downloaded. For internet sites, Dreamweaver uses file transfer protocol (FTP) to connect to the server, as shown in the QuickTime example. For intranets and sites being developed on a local server, the Local/Network option is used.

The FTP host is simply the host name or IP address of the FTP server associated with your domain. The name usually takes the form ftp.yoursite.com or www.yoursite.com. If in doubt, consult your internet service provider (ISP).

Host Directory refers to the name of the directory on the web server in which internet files need to be uploaded if they are to be visible on the web. Check with you ISP to see whether files should be uploaded to the root directory or into a sub-directory.

In the next section, you should enter the login and password which have been allocated to allow you FTP access to the server hosting your site. Note that Dreamweaver activates the save password option. If you think this is a security risk then click the checkbox to deactivate this option. Again, this information will be available from your ISP.

The machine on which you are running Dreamweaver may use a firewall to block access to their intranets and to control how their own workers access the Internet. If you or your company uses a firewall then you must enter the relevant information in Preferences. Once you have done so, the Use Firewall option will be automatically selected. If your company uses a firewall, check with your network administrator to see whether it uses passive FTP, a system whereby the FTP connection is initiated by the client rather than the server.

The Check-in/Out feature can be used when several team members are working in collaboration on the same site. When a team member is working on a particular file, Dreamweaver will place a check mark next to the file in the remote listing in site files view as well as the name and email of the person editing the file, so other users can email him or her. If you activate this option, you must enter your name and email in the appropriate boxes.

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Spanish And Mexican Food On Long Island

By L.J. James

Like I have said before, I am no Gourmet Chef or expert on fine Cruise. I do how ever know what I like. Recently Me and a Buddy of mine stopped at the Meson Ole Dinner in Southampton on Long Island in NY, A Mexican and Spanish Restaurant.

Some of you may know I am a Biker, As any Biker knows some times the greetings we get when we walk into a place can be a look of "Oh No" and a half hearted "can I help you?", Is it right? Well of course not, but that's a different article. The Greeting We got at Meson Ole was a very warm friendly one and we felt welcomed in.

The Decor of the place was great and you could almost believe you where some where down in Mexico. We where promptly brought over some Nachos and Salsa and some fresh hot Bread and Butter. We ordered a Pitcher of Sangria, A drink I do not believe I have ever had before but I enjoyed none the less!

We ordered a Bunch of food and the Service was pretty fast. Now even the best service means nothing if the food is not good, Well the food was incredible. We ordered a set up where you made your own Pepper Steak Burritos and also a plate of Ham and Cheese Burritos. It was all made to perfection, The Pepper Steak was served in a separate pan and it was still sizzling when it was placed safely on the table ! I could not have been happier with the taste and preparation of the food! While we where enjoying the meal the waiter made sure we where happy at all times. When the Bread was finished more was served to us. We ate so much ran out of Burrito wraps, That is not a complaint because as soon as it was notice more where quickly brought to the Table.

I eat at many places as I really love to eat, But some times I come across a place like the Meson Ole Dinner where I feel I must share the experience with others! I was happy to find out that the Meson Ole has 8 locations across Long Island NY and two in Naples Florida (That's a bit of a big jump in the Chains Locations) Good food can sometimes be hard to find, Both Great Food and Great service at one place can be almost imposable to find these days! So If you are a fan of Mexican and Spanish Cuisine check out the Meson Ole Dinners in the Long Island NY area or when you are near Naples, Florida and let me know what you think of them.

Your Bro L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com

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Want To Raise Capital? A Must Read If You Need Investors!

By James Scott

Regulation D, Under Sections 4(2) and 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, the SEC adopted Regulation D to coordinate the various limited offering exemptions and to streamline the existing requirements applicable to private offers and sales of securities. The Regulation establishes three exemptions from registration in Rules 504, 505, and 506.

Rule 504, which provides an exemption for non-reporting companies unless they are "blank check" issuers or certain "shells", stipulates that: The sale of up to $1,000,000 of securities in a 12-month period is permitted provided that there is no general solicitation, the securities sold are restricted securities and cannot be resold except pursuant to a registration statement or exemption, and a notice must be filed with the SEC within 15 days after the first sale. Rule 504 does not provide an exemption under any state laws. In certain limited circumstances where an offering is conducted under state accredited investor exemptions, securities offered under Rule 504 may be freely transferrable. Unlike Rules 505 and 506, Rule 504 does not mandate that specified disclosure be provided to purchasers. Nonetheless, the business person should take care that sufficient information is provided to meet the full disclosure obligations which exist under the antifraud provisions of the securities laws.

Rule 505 was adopted by the SEC to provide small businesses more flexibility in raising capital than under Rule 504 - but without the uncertainty of determining the quality of the purchasers that generally is involved in using Rule 506. Rule 505 provides issuers a limited offering exemption for sales of securities totaling up to $5 million in any 12-month period.

Rule 505 contains certain restrictions regarding "accredited investors" and non-accredited persons. The-term "accredited investor" includes:

Banks, insurance companies, registered investment companies, business development companies, or small business investment companies; Certain employee benefit plans for which investment decisions are made by a bank, insurance company, or registered investment adviser; Any employee benefit plan (Within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) with total assets in excess of $5 million; Charitable organizations, corporations or partnerships with assets in excess of $5 million; Directors, executive officers, and general partners of the issuer; Any entity in which all the equity owners are accredited investors; Natural persons with a net worth of at least $1 million; Any natural person with an income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse in excess of $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year; and Trusts with assets of at least $5 million, not formed to acquire the securities offered, and whose purchases are directed by a sophisticated person.

If the issuer sells any securities to non-accredited investors, it must furnish to all investors the same type of information as required by Regulation A. It must also furnish audited financial statements.

If an issuer other than a limited partnership cannot obtain audited financial statements without unreasonable effort or expense, only the issuer's balance sheet (to be dated within 120 days of the start of the offering) must be audited.

Limited partnerships unable to obtain required financial statements without unreasonable effort or expense may furnish financial statements prepared on the basis of federal income tax requirements and examined and reported on by an independent public or certified accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; and The issuer must also be available to answer questions by prospective purchasers about the issuer or the offering.

Further restrictions under Rule 505 include:

The total offering price of each issue of securities may not exceed $5 million. The offering may not be made by means of general solicitation or general advertising. The issuer may sell the securities to an unlimited number of "accredited investors" and to 35 non-accredited persons. There are no requirements of "sophistication" or "wealth" for persons to whom the securities are sold. A company must take any necessary steps to ensure that the purchasers are acquiring securities for investment only, not for resale. The securities are thus "restricted" and investors must be informed that they may not be able to sell except pursuant to a registration statement or exemption from registration. The issuer is not required to file any offering materials with the Commission. Fifteen days after the first sale in the offering, the issuer must file a notice of sales on Form D. The notice also contains an undertaking under this Rule for the issuer to furnish the Commission, upon its staff s request, any information given to non-accredited purchasers in connection with the offering. Rule 505 does not provide an exemption from state securities laws.

SEC Rule 506 offers and sales of securities by an issuer that satisfy the conditions stated below are deemed transactions not involving any public offering within the meaning of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. For an offering to be considered exempt from the registration requirements, Rule 506 stipulates: There is no ceiling on the amount of money which may be raised. No general solicitation or general advertising is permitted. The issuer may sell its securities to an unlimited number of accredited investors and 35 non accredited purchasers. Unlike Rule 505, all non-accredited purchasers (either alone or with a purchaser representative) must be sophisticated - that is, have sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to render them capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment. The term "accredited investor" is defined under Rule 505.

If the issuer sells any securities to non-accredited investors, it must furnish to all investors the same type of information as required by Regulation A. It must also furnish the same financial information as would be required by registration on Form S-1.

If the issuer cannot obtain audited financial statements without unreasonable effort or expense, then financial statements may be provided in accordance with the special treatment described under Rule 505.

The securities sold are "restricted" under the same stipulations in Rule 505.

A company is required to file a notice of the offering on Form D at SEC headquarters within 15 days after the first sale in the offering. All states except New York provide an exemption from state securities laws for offerings under Rule 506 but the company must file a copy of the Form D and pay a filing fee in each state. New York has a distinctive law which makes a Rule 506 offering within that state impractical.

Accredited Investor Exemption

The Small Business Investment Incentive Act of 1980 created a new statutory exemption from registration under the Securities Act for transactions involving offers and sales of securities by any issuer solely to one or more "accredited investors." Under Section 4(6):

The total offering price of each issue of securities under the exemption may not exceed the limit on small offerings set by Section 3(b) the Securities Act, which currently is $5 million per issue. The offering may not be made by means of any form of advertising or public solicitation.

The term "accredited investor" is defined to include the same individuals and entities as included for purposes of Rules 505 and 506. The issuer is required to file a notice of sales on Form D with the Commission 15 days after the initial sale is made in reliance on the exemption.

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The Diagnosis of Depression

By Jonathan Stevens

Depression is a mental disorder that manifests itself through symptoms like depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration. In a severe case of depression, the individual suffering from depression may resort to committing suicide. These problems can become chronic or recurrent and lead to substantial impairments in an individual's ability to take care of his or her everyday responsibilities.

There are two kinds of depression: The sad kind, called major depression, or dysthymia; and manic-depression or bipolar illness, when feeling low and depressed alternates with being wild and reckless.

The first thing you should do if you suspect that you may be depressed is visit your family doctor for a thorough checkup. It is preferable to visit your family doctor as he will be aware of your previous medical conditions and medical history. If you are unable to or maybe embarrassed to visit your family doctor, any other general physician will serve the same purpose. There should never be any embarrassment or apprehension when coping with depression.

Other medical conditions can cause depression symptoms, such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies, female hormonal changes and thyroid conditions. Therefore an individual should be absolutely sure by before taking any kind of medication and self medicating.

The family doctor or other physician you visit, will begin his diagnosis by asking you a series of questions. Questions that you may be asked include:

What are the signs you've been experiencing?

Since when have you experienced these symptoms?

How severe are your symptoms?

Have you experienced these symptoms before?

Have you been treated for this illness before?

If so, what treatments were you given and which worked best?

Do any of your relatives have depression?

If so, were your relatives treated for depression and which treatments worked best?

Do you use drugs or drink alcohol?

Have you had any thoughts of death or suicide?

There is no laboratory test that can diagnose depression. Depression is diagnosed based on the person's reported symptoms, signs that your doctor observes during the questioning process, your medical history and your family's medical history. Depression occurs in persons of all genders, ages, and backgrounds.

The family needs to extend their love and affection and most importantly their support. It is very essential that the family be supportive of the individual suffering from depression through this difficult time.

Facts relating to depression :

Depression is quite a common illness, affecting approximately 121 million people worldwide.

Depression is among the leading causes of disability worldwide.

Depression can be diagnosed and treated in primary care.

Fewer than 25 % of those suffering from depression have access to treatment.

Family plays an important role in the treatment of depression. In conclusion, depression like most illnesses can be cured, only if it is detected in time and is treated.

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How To Generate Electricity At Home With A Magnet Motor

By Eugene Smith

What started as a science project has led to saving money on my energy bill each month. I found plans on the internet explaining how to generate electricity at home with a magnet motor and decided we would give it a try. We started small but soon we had a motor large enough to cut our energy bill by a third.

Finding the right plan is the hardest part. We found several sites and some even offered a money back guarantee but that doesn't include the cost of materials you may buy. Buy the materials can cost a lot and you don't want them to be wasted.

This does get quite technical and involves properties of magnets and how to get them to produce motion in a motor. You also have to be able to build a large enough motor to actually produce electricity to get power to your home. This isn't a project you are going to be able to complete in a couple of hours.

The best idea is to start small. If you can build a smaller motor that works then you can buy the materials and try the larger scale motor using the same principles. This may save you a lot of money since the smaller motor will be much cheaper to build.

Solar panels and wind turbines are great as well. If at all possible, it's great to have more than one renewable energy source. If you can generate enough electricity then you could get free electricity and maybe even a refund from your energy company. There is also the added benefit of reducing the amount of fossil fuels used.

You too can generate electricity at home with a magnet motor. You should be aware though that this will take some time and money. The good news is that it can pay for itself in the amount it can save on your energy bills.

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Options for Corporate Energy Efficiency

By John Gerace, PhD, PE

There are several rankings and benchmarks for corporate energy efficiency and corporations can perform an energy audit to see where they can improve with their energy usage. Corporations should look into how many kilowatts they use per square foot and how much gas or BTUs are used per square foot. Each country will have average values and recommended values for being efficient.

If you are looking to improve your company's energy usage you can look into the different products available as each vendor will have information about its products' energy consumption. For example, glass companies will provide information on their products' solar heat gain and U-value, and so on.

Many more corporations are creating positions that deal specifically with energy management and many times there is compensation or benefits for those corporations that have good energy performance. There are several different ways in which corporations can make changes to their energy usage and ultimately enjoy big energy savings.

You want to make sure that your building is properly maintained as this keeps it running as efficiently as possible. Small changes can actually cause big changes in energy consumption. One such example is not running the air conditioning at night if no one is in the building. Also you can go through a retro-commissioning process to get your building back to its original state.

Steam systems are frequently an issue with energy usage as they are not maintained well. Steam traps tend to be used to deal with condensation but these can easily become stuck open and transfer the steam back into the boiler. This wastes a lot of heat as the steam goes back into the system and does not heat the building. You need to make sure these are replaced regularly and maintained well.

You also want to optimize your HVAC systems and these can account for 20 percent or more of all energy used in a building. And lastly, you might want to look into thermal energy storage or heat recovery options.

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How Did Wedding Photography Start Out?

By Sophia Mitchell

Wedding days are known for being hectic & stressful. It is already tough on those who are planning the wedding, but the maximum stress goes to the groom and the bride. For years, people have just given up to the fact that weddings will forever be stressful and that they just have to deal with it to the best of their abilities

However, many expert service providers who have expertise in planning weddings have emerged, so that you don't have to lose rest over how things will be organized on your wedding day. These services make sure that you can fully enjoy what would perhaps be the most important day of your life. Pre-wedding photography is one of these special services.

Experts believe that pre-wedding photography originated in Singapore in the 90s. However, in some form or the other the concept has been around for decades. The practice of getting the images of the couple taken prior to the wedding had been popular in many parts of Europe & the US, but since pre-wedding photography has been recognised as a standard service, it has begun finding favour with lots of couples across the world. Clear best practices have been laid down in this new field, and today it is not tough at all for you to find a photographer specializing in pre-wedding photography.

Why pre-wedding photography originated is quite understandable. People have constantly felt the need for a service that could ease the pressure on couples on their day of wedding. With the passage of time, an increasing number of couples are realising that wedding is not just about the ceremony, it is also about having a memorable time. On your wedding day, you should be relieved of all big commitments & responsibilities that use up your precious time & prevent you from having fun on the occasion.

Moreover, by opting for pre-wedding photography, you also decrease the risk of things going wrong on the wedding day. There is always the risk of bad weather or any other unexpected event ruining your photographs.

Photography companies across the world have nowadays begun providing pre-wedding photography services & this service is acquiring extensive acceptance. These services are rapidly gaining popularity across the globe, so irrespective of where you live, you will be able to locate a lensman who can do this assignment.

These days any well known wedding photographer won't fail to advise you for using this service. The photographer would be able to recommend a good location, would cater to all the arrangements, & would also be able to accommodate any special requests that you may have.

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Misconceptions And Facts About Hypnosis

By Winnie Cox

Hypnosis and its derivative, hypnotherapy, have been the focus of many misconceptions created by layman's imagination. People either believe them to be falling in the domain of the occult, or don't regard them to be serious scientific pursuits. Provided below are some common misconceptions prevalent about hypnosis, and the real truth behind them.

Hypnosis has no connection with any sort of mystical arts. It hinges more on the science of the human mind and is very simple to practice for anyone who is prepared to learn it. People refuse to believe in hypnosis even after seeing participants effectively experiencing its power in public shows. They hold that the people who have been under hypnosis are mentally not strong enough to withstand the impact of the practitioner. But this again is a complete fallacy. Even people with strong will power can fall under the charms of an expert hypnosis practitioner.

Another notion about hypnosis that people have made up arbitrarily is that it is an alternate state of consciousness. An individual under hypnosis does not get shut off from the outside world, but remains completely aware of the happenings around him. During the hypnotic state, the subject relaxes completely and is hence able to focus fully on the suggestions provided by the practitioner.

Some scientific discoveries have claimed that only about 5% of the population is capable of being hypnotized, which is the third misconception on this list. Although, the finding has some element of truth to it, what makes it empty is the fact that the researchers made use of the same hypnosis technique for everyone. One hypnosis procedure for all is not a workable solution as different individuals fall under different character types, and hence respond to different techniques.

People also tend to associate hypnosis with meditation. However, meditation is a purely personal experience that has got no involvement of communication, while communication is an integral part of any successful hypnosis. Similarly, a period of trance is also sometimes confused with hypnosis, which is not correct. Just like meditation, trance is a state of mind, and it is not linked with communication in any manner, while the very basis of the hypnosis method is communication.

A majority of people believe that it is not possible to bring about changes in one's appearance and behaviour through hypnosis training or hypnotherapy. Hypnosis obviously cannot attain something that is unnatural to the body. However, it can guide the body to a healthy shape through behavioural transformations like eating less, and quitting smoking and other addictive habits by ensuring a good amount of of inspiration in a person.

If an individual believes in all the wrong notions that exist regarding hypnotherapy and doesn't venture to participate in a hypnotic session, then he will himself block his way to a happier and healthier life.

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Don't Waste Your Money On Inferior Wedding Bands

By Julian Spencer

What makes the wedding band so valuable to a wedded couple is that it is a symbol of love for a couple. You should be sure that the wedding band you get is one that is impressive and of the best quality possible. It helps to take a look at some things that can influence the quality of the wedding band that you are going to be getting. You should do this so that you can keep from wasting money on some unappealing and inferior type of wedding band.

You should first take a look at the materials that the wedding bands you are looking into are made of. Gold and platinum are by far the most popular options to check out. You can also find bands made with white or yellow gold that is made out of gold and an additional metal.

It also helps to take a look at the quality of any diamonds that are used in a wedding band that you are looking into. Some bands can feature diamonds that have been planted inside of them. The best diamonds to use for wedding bands are made with pure and durable crystal materials. With this you can get a good band that has the right type of diamond.

You will need to take a look at how the cutting process for a diamond is handled for your wedding band. Inferior wedding band diamonds are ones that can be too shallow or too long in terms of height. Diamonds should be ones that can reflect light in any direction.

If any grooves are featured on a band you are interested in you should take a look at the way how these grooves are handled. All grooves should be properly cut and sized to where they are proportionate to one another and can be used to get a good pattern formed. Some inferior bands are ones that can have uneven cuts and patterns so it will help to watch for the way how these are handled on any band.

Finally there is the finish used on the band. A quality wedding band will work with either a shiny finish that can be appealing, a matte finish that does not create any shines or a sandstone finish that makes the metals easily noticeable. Inferior wedding bands will not have any of these types of finishes.

You should use all of these tips when you are looking into getting wedding bands. By looking into the materials that go into a band and the design of the band along with other considerations you can make sure that you get something good and not an inferior band.

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Take Your Company Public: Here Is Exactly How To Do It

By James Scott

Going public, the ultimate in the evolution of companies who are seeking access to powerful global finance options for rapid expansion, deepening corporate roots and gaining industry prominence as a true powerhouse and player. The process of going public is technical yet pretty straight forward: business plan, Private Placement Memorandum, Direct Public Offering, Financial Audit, S-1 filing, SEC comments phase, SEC approval, FINRA approval, symbol and then you're public.

Never price shop for consultants that take companies public and be weary of consultants that will start off a conversation by answering questions geared toward price and giving you quotes without understanding your business first; without the proper information a realistic quote can't be given anyway.

When you've found a consultant that you're comfortable with you'll need to get a solid understanding of their full range of services. Of course you'll want a consulting firm that will handle all of the above for your company but you'll also need to consider the post IPO services. What happens after you're public? The reality is, selling off stock in a rapid fashion to raise capital is the last thing you want to do, instead you need to approach your consultant and market maker on how to cross collateralize your securities to raise equity loan capital.

This can be done easily and quickly if you've brought on the right group of advisers to expand your company to the global public. When considering the idea of taking your company public it's important to note that there are many ways to raise capital after you are public without selling off chunks of your company (consult your financial advisers for more information).

Next, when deciding on a consultant they should also have solid investor relationships to assist your company in raising the capital necessary to go public. A true turn-key consultant will have a database of investors seasoned in the process of pre-IPO finance and will often times jump at the chance of investing in the PPM and DPO phase at a discount for companies that are in the process of going public as this almost guarantees that the investor will double or triple their initial investment when the company achieves public status.

Out of the hundreds of consulting firms that offer the 'take your company public' service, there are only a dozen or so that actually offer the complete full range of services needed to successfully accomplish public status in a way that maintains investor confidence and corporate longevity. Do your research and find a firm that is well seasoned in the turbulent waters of this industry.

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