Friday, July 31, 2009

The Possum: George Jones

By James G. Pynn

If you know -- good. If you don't -- you should. George Jones was one of the hardest drinking, fastest living son of a guns in all of country music history. Admittedly living a life modeled after his hero, Hank Williams, George Jones blazed a trail of infamy and heartache across the wide-open plains of country music history. Known for his distinctive voice and loose phrasing style, the exploits of George Jones have passed from mere stories into legend.

According to a Country Music Television poll, Jones is the "the greatest living country singer" today. In true George Jones style, I'm sure hed say something to the effect, "it's the living part that's tricky." His clever turn of phrases and unusual vocal style can best be sampled on such legendary hits as "White Lightin'" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Then again, all of his songs carry that signature sound.

Famously married to Tammy Wynette, their marriage was one made in madness. It was the stuff of legend, often requiring the services of the local sheriff to help them mediate. Of course that's a fancy word for "cool off." Between his drinking problem and her drug addiction, it was not the high point of marital bliss for either one of them, When it all came crashing down in 1975, no one was surprised.

What's age got to do with it? Despite being in to his seventies now, George Jones has not stopped recording or touring. Indeed, he is on tour this summer and is coming to a local gin joint near you. Though there might no be as much pep in his step, his voice is as rich and full as ever. No one can turn a song like The Possum. For those of you not in the know, that's his nickname.

It has never been easier to get your hands on a pair of George Jones tickets. You just have to follow the links to the best little booking service around. Don't wait until the last minute and fall prey to the scalpers. Get a great ticket at a fair price and sleep well at night. But do it quick, because the Possum is not on tour for long.

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Atlantis Big Fish Games - The Lure of the Sea

By Joe Lumic

Computer games go in and out of fashion, but there are classic themes which always appeal and the Lost City of Atlantis is certainly one of them.

One of the appeals of Atlantis is that it can be created to be whatever the programmers can imagine. If they can dream it up, they can create it and you can experience it. Why spend your spare time in reality - don't we experience enough of reality on a daily basis?

1. Good Story Line - Most of us need a little more than point and shoot games, or collecting crystal games, and this story line is worth returning to the game for. You will certainly want to explore the worlds of Egypt, Carthage, Babylon, Rome and Greece which have been created for you.

2. And The Game Goes On - There is nothing worse than finishing a game and feeling that you want it to go on. There are seventy six levels for you to explore in order to find Atlantis, so you will enjoy all of them. Short games, although easy to complete can be very frustrating, the longer games are usually a more complete experience.

3. Not Expensive " Dont forget that games on a PC or Mac can be just as good fun as the games for Wii, Playstation and other formats, but without the extra costs. It is now cheap and easy to get hold of games for PC and Mac which are great fun. Also since you can download them you can start playing straight away.

Games are a great way to reduce stress, especially during difficult times. It is easy to always associate the computer with work, but when we first got personal computers they were about fun " lets try to get back to that.

We are all tightening out belts at the moment, but it doesn't mean that we should give up everything. A game is a great way to escape and enjoy a beautiful city without leaving home.

So escape your real world and spend some time wallowing in a beautiful lost world.

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Incredible Fat Loss Claims And The Healthful Acai Berry

By Judy M Gray

In latest times, the reputation of the acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) has soared. There are advertisements promoting this wholesome little fruit the world over from health food stores and email advertisements to sites and Internet ads. There are even some famed doctors who have expressed how healthy they suppose this fruit is and assumed endorsements by a assortment of celebrities.

The claims are that have been made are that the acai berry is good for all from fat loss to male virility. Nevertheless, not any of these claims have been verified scientifically.

What has been established is the truth that the acai berry is one of the most nutritious fruits ever found on the planet. It can only be grown in the rainforests of Brazil and certainly, that adds to the attraction. It has long been used as a staple fare for lots of of the population of the vicinity and there is no qualm that it is exceedingly valuable. It may be of use for all of the things it has been claimed to be. But, there is only subjective attestation and no scientific corroboration.

The acai berry has some of the utmost antioxidant properties of any foodstuff ever grown on the planet. It has as much as ten times the antioxidant capability of purple grapes and double as many as blueberries. Astonishingly enough, it also boasts a wholesome amount of essential fatty acids in the form of Omega 3, 6 and 9 and oleic acid, which is equal to olive oil, an additional well known nourishing fat.

When you offer your body with important and vital nutrition you may very well be able to lose weight more rapidly and easier. Being fat is often a indication of malnutrition since many of the foods that promote obesity are devoid calories. The processed foods that are so prevailing in this day and age proffer very trivial nourishment and folks who center their diets on this devoid nutrition are many times fat.

What has also been established scientifically is that antioxidants and outstanding nutrients are extremely beneficial when it comes to inhibiting dangerous diseases like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The American Cancer Society has long recommended 5 or more items of produce every day and that is because of the excellent benefits that the vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients found in fruits and vegetables can give.

The acai berry is outstandingly rich in antioxidants and other nutrition and it is especially healthful. Providing your body with superior nutrients can help you to curtail your need to eat and grant you more vigor to workout and follow a consistent exercise plan.

One of the few verified valuable options to actually lose weight is by following a beneficial diet and employing a recurring workout curriculum. The acai berry can be a beneficial factor of your weight loss victory.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Love To Golf? Try A Golf Vacation Resort!,Looking For A Golf Vacation?,Have You Always Wanted To Golf While On Vacation?,Why Not Golf On A Luxurious Vacation Resort?

By Bella Holly

For those who have a real love for golf and a need to travel someplace to play it, golf vacation resorts as a real getaway really can't be beat. And the idea of golf combined with a vacation in a luxury resort can't be overemphasized. As far as trying to find any sort of fault to pick out, there really doesn't seem to be any when it comes to four-star resorts combined with four-star golf courses.

The attractive part of all this is that there are these kinds of resorts popping up all over the world. Even Scotland, the birthplace of golf as we know it, is getting in on the act. But for true high-class resorts and high-class golfing, there aren't many better places to find them combined than in North America. Some of the resorts are paradises of golf and resort living, for a fact.

Golfers who want to golf on courses that play host to some of the top tournaments in the U.S., including the Open, can head to the Monterey Peninsula and the Pebble Beach Links courses. They're rated the number one public courses in the country, at present. And the quality of accommodations is as good as the quality of the courses.

The quality of the hotels at many of these golf vacation resorts is also four-star. North Carolina's Pinehurst was the 2008 Travel and Leisure magazine Best Golf Resort award winner. Resorts like Pinehurst combine outstanding golf courses with equally outstanding luxury resort hotels that deliver on every promise. Both the courses and the hotels are truly four-star.

A dreamlike time at golf vacation resorts is well within the realm of possibility for many golfers, these days. And the resorts bring world-class golf courses together with the best in hotel lodgings in a way sure to please most any golf vacationer. What golf enthusiast would ever pass up a chance to play on a PGA-certified course and also stay at a top-level hotel, on the course grounds, at the same time?

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Carbon Fiber Bike - How Tough It Is?

By James Heaton

There is a fact that Carbon Fiber Bikes are designed and built for their strength in conjunction with a lighter weight. This is not true. The real fact about products made from carbon fiber is that they are extremely light-weight and can be manufactured in many shapes, the actual rigidity of the carbon fiber material can be broken quite easily.

If you are definite regarding buying carbon fiber parts for your bike, or are a pro road racer or triathlete you will be aware that loosing the equipment weight means everything when taking part in professional sporting activities. Just by buying a carbon fiber bike part it should make a definite increase to the speed and the advantage of your cycle and give you with an bonus against the competition.

If the frame set on your new Carbon Fiber Bike gets a heavy scratch or gouge due to a or crash, it can make the bike to be useless. A break or crack will mean that the cycle is most likely best got rid of. Carbon fiber bikes can be mended, but because of the method used and way that the material and product is made and shaped specifically to the design of the frame, it might not be as rigid as it was before.

If the tubing starts getting a crack or split, this will soon be the weak point in the bike frame and will then produce additional stress which will then make the frame tubing to crack in half. You will definitely not be able to use the bike on a down-hill trail or over any difficult areas again.

If you are not a serious cyclist, you should think about getting a cheaper "combination frame" such as a aluminum and carbon fiber mix which will give you the benefit of the frame being lighter, but it will also provide you with a bike with a greater strength entirely. If you purchased a product such as a carbon fiber set of handlebars, you may discover that the item is not completely made using carbon fiber and that it is a hybrid material created to make it less heavy but also stronger too.

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Cairo Deals For A Fun Vacation

By Mary Giles

There are many Cairo deals available and Cairo is a fantastic place to visit. Cairo is considered the City of Thousand Minarets, the Melting pot of the Ancient and Modern and the Jewel of the Orient. There are many fantastic sights to see like the Antiquities Museum, the Sphinx, Citadel and khan Al-Khalili bazaar.

You will be able to find a vast range of types of vacation deals. The most common Cairo deals will include savings when you book a combined airfare and accommodation. However there are other deals to be found on tours, activities and other packages. You may even be able to find a great deal on an all inclusive package.

For those very flexible travelers lastminute. Com is an excellent tool. This website will provide you with some great deals as long as you are able to change your plans on short notice or travel in only a few days time.

For those with the ability to change their plans and travel at short notice the last mintue. Com can be a great website. A current Cairo deal include airfare, airport transfers, lodging and breakfast for 7 nights in one of the excellent bed and breakfasts located in Cairo. This is but one of the many examples of deals to be found when planning your holiday.

It is possible to find many customized holidays in which you can travel at your own pace and see the sights you want to see. Many tours offer great deals depending on the year and what is available.

You also should look into customized Cairo travel as there are great deals to be found on these types of holidays as well. Customized travel is great as you will be able to see everything you want. Customized travel lets you plan your vacation and travel on the dates you want to. You should check in with different tour and customized vacation providers for any deals.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Basic Tennis Psychology (Part 1)

By Gail Jones

Tennis psychology is nothing more than understanding the workings of your opponent's mind and assessing the effect of your own game on his/her mental viewpoint and also understanding the psychological effects resulting from the different external causes on your own mind.

However, it is also true that you no one can be a successful psychologist of others without first understanding his own mental processes. Therefore, you must study the effect on yourself of the same thing happening under different circumstances. This is because you react differently in different moods and under different circumstances.

You have to realize the effect on your game of the ensuing irritation, joy, confusion, or whatever other form your reaction is. Does it increase your efficiency? If so, strive for it, but never offer it to your opponent. Does it deprive you of concentration? If so, either remove the reason, but if that isn't possible, try to ignore it.

Once you have accurately measured your own reaction to circumstances, observe your opponents in order to decide their temperaments. Similar characters react similarly, and you can judge men of your own type by yourself. Opposite temperaments you must seek to compare with people whose reactions you know.

Someone who can regulate his/her own mental processes runs an great chance of determining those of someone else for the minds works along definite lines of thought and can be studied. One can only regulate one's own mental processes after examining them very carefully .

The regular, unemotional baseline player is seldom a keen thinker. If he were, he would not stay on the baseline. The physical appearance of a player is usually a fairly clear indicator of his/her sort of mind. The stolid, easy-going player, who usually advocates the baseline game, does so because he hates to activate up his/her slow mind to work out a safe strategy of getting to the net.

Then there is the other kind of baseline player, who would prefer to stay on the back of the court while directing an attack intending to disrupt up your game. He is a much more dangerous player and a deep, keen thinking opponent. He gets his/her results by changing his/her length and direction and worrying you with the variance of his/her game. This player is a good psychologist.

The first type of tennis player mentioned above merely hits the ball without much idea of what he is really doing, while the latter always has a definite plan and adheres to it.

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Ski And Snowboarding Goggles - Be Careful What You Buy

By Carrie Westengate

Whether you are new to skiing or snowboarding or not, one of the essential pieces of equipment you MUST have are a decent pair of ski/snowboarding goggles. Buying wisely can provide that extra protection while shielding the eyes against harmful UV rays. To me, there is no question that you should have specialist goggles to protect your eyes, sunglasses certainly would not be sufficient. It is important that you don't just go for high fashion, as there are a few things you should think about first.

The advantages of goggles over sunglasses are that most goggles have anti-mist venting properties, useful as fogging is a particular problem for beginners rather than experienced skiers as they are less likely to fall. In addition, unless you have wrap-round sunglasses your peripheral vision is greatly improved by goggles. You can still wear goggles if you wear prescription glasses or contacts although it must be noted that your selection of goggles will be a bit more limited if you wear glasses.

More extreme sports demand particular elements for sunglasses or goggles. It is a personal choice whether you go for polarised lenses as although polarised lenses will reduce glare, they may also reduce the ability to see icy patches when skiing. The preferred lens colour rather depends on the conditions, and while a yellow/orange will enhance the contrast and make it easier to pick out objects or bumps in the snow they work best in low to moderate light or in foggy conditions. Bronze chrome or especially dark green lenses would be best for very bright sunlight for comfort but would be disadvantageous in poorer light conditions. Rose tints are also good for low-light while clear lenses are best for night skiing.

Designer ski and snowboarding goggles come in all sizes and at a wide variety of prices (for example, Electric and Oakley goggles can be found from around 70 pounds sterling, or Bloc goggles from a little over 25 and Spy around 80 sterling and above).

You must ensure that your ski or snowboarding goggles fit snugly and are large enough to protect some of your face as well as your eyes from ice chips that may fly up. They should also be made of a soft flexible material and be held in place by strong wide straps. Don't forget to check that your new goggles have 100% UV (A and B) protection and remember that the darkness of the lens tint has nothing to do with how good the UV protection actually is.

To summarise, don't forget to buy your ski or snowboarding goggles before you leave for your first trip as you will get a better deal. Think carefully about when you are likely to use them and the possible light conditions. While regular skiers may tend to have goggles with more than one lens or multiple pairs, to begin with I would probably go for the yellow/orange option for their ability to improve contrast and because they work well in low to moderate lights.

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Tricks to Earn Coins in Club Penguins

By Belalo Johnson

Getting coins quickly in Club Penguin should be the object of everybody. If you would like to spend less time having to play plenty of mini-games so you have more time to enjoy buying furniture for your igloo and clothing for your penguin, then you must target just 3 of the mini-games in Club Penguin. There are some great Club Penguin secrets for these 3 games and if you follow them, then you will earn coins extremely fast.

Get Coins Quickly with Cart Surfer

Cart Surfer is played in the Mine and it's the easiest game to play for coins. There's one actually straightforward trick and that is to only do 2 basic moves and then to consistently switch between them. The two moves are the Backflip ( press the down arrow and then the spacebar ) and the Jump and Spin ( press the space bar and then either the left or right arrow ). Just do these 2 moves. The most important thing to remember is to alterante between them for the most points. Just keep repeating them while on the straightaways and you may earn plenty of coins on each run of Cart Surfer.

Playing Puffle Round Up

To play Puffle Round Up, go inside the pet shop and then walk over to the door that is marked for employees only. This game is also very easy and you can get a lot of coins really quickly. To play, just use your mouse cursor to herd the puffles back into the pen. The nice thing about this game is it moves really fast and once you get the hang of how it works, you'll be earning coins in no time at all. Don't get frustrated the first time you play because it does take a few tries to really understand how it all works and then you'll be getting a lot of coins from playing this game.

Master Pizza Tron 3000

This is the hardest game to master but you will be rewarded for perfection. This game is played inside the Pizza Parlor and you have to make pizzas based on the orders that appear on screen. The pizzas move across a conveyor belt and you put the toppings on top before they get to the end. It starts slow and gets really fast towards the end. If you get really good at the game, you can get a perfect score almost every time. Each game lasts six minutes and you get over 1,000 coins for a perfect score. And, there's a special Pizza Tron 3000 trick that you can do that gets you even more coins!

These three games are all you really need to know to start earning a lot of coins very quickly in Club Penguin. Spend your time playing just those three games and pretty soon you'll have more coins than you know what to do with. If you want, you can switch between them so you don't get bored playing one game over and over again.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Thinking Of Buying Electric Boats? Read This First

By Ferdinand Emy

When you can't in fact get out on the water in a full size boat, electric boats may be a great 2nd choice. Radio electric boats are boats that are radio controlled using a receiver and a transmitter. In most cases, the control utilizes a sort of stick that is hand controlled. The receiver will normally be mounted inside the boat and will receive and then procedure the signal from the transmitter that is held by the operator. The transmitter makes it possible for the user to accelerate, slow down and rotate the electric boat. In addition, the user may likewise utilize the transmitter in order to turn the boat left or right.

You may find electric boats in a diversity of various sizes. In most cases, electric boats are powered using batteries. They may operate using a somewhat small battery or a large battery. The run time of electric boats will by and large depend upon the size of the boat and the battery, but most electric boats will operate anywhere from five to ten minutes. Electric boats will also usually operate from as regards 20 to 25 miles per hour. So as to relish more operational time with electric boats it is a good idea to keep a second battery charged that you can convert out quickly.

Compared to gas operated radio controlled boats, electric boats more often than not operate much quieter, but it should be kept in mind that these sorts of boats aren't as powerful and cannot obtain top end speeds.

Prior to you buy an electric boat it is a good idea to consult the bylaws in your local area to clarify where you'll be leted to operate your boat. You surelydo not wish to purchase an electric boat only to find out that there is nowhere to operate your new boat.

You should also think of whether you want a ready to run electric boat or a boat kit that you may build yourself. While building an electric boat does present a good number of challenges, it is surelynothing that you maynot accomplish with some time and patience. Certainly, if you do not feel that you're up to the challenge of building an electric boat from a kit then you may Always purchase a ready to run boat that will be ready to go the minute you take it out of the box so that you do not have to waste any time.

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NCAA Football 10 - Review

By Carl Ferguson

College football is something that nearly everyone enjoys. The sound of helmets crushing together. The crowd roaring and the band playing. The atmosphere just sends chills down the spine of every football fan. While there is no replacement for the real thing, NCAA Football 10 comes pretty darn close. The franchise has never been better and there are a lot of new features to check out. Why would you want to get the latest installment of NCAA Football 10? Let's look at the details.

First of all, one of the best things about NCAA Football 10 is that a lot of things remained the same. You're still going to get a very realistic football simulation. In fact, it's probably the most realistic thing you've ever seen. With the power of the next generation consoles, this franchise just gets more realistic every year.

Just as is to be expected, this year's version incorporates numerous new features but of course, just as in previous years, you can still play against other people online. In fact, the game now includes a mode known as "Season Showdown" in which you get to play fore your favorite school. To start with; you get to choose one school to which you would like to play and of course, the more you play and win, the more points you end up getting for your school. In addition to trivia games, there are also a number of other interactive games you can play in order to win points. When you get to the end of the year, the school with the most points is awarded the Season Showdown National Championship. Of course, as you can imagine, this is an ideal way for you to interact with a number of other players, not to mention the fact that you get to cheer your school on.

Undeniably, one of the best features of the game remain the "Dynasty" mode because essentially, with this version you can actually go on further in that you can create your very own school. This in turn allows you to put your stand on everything to do with your program in that you get to design the school's logo, pick the fight song, name the school, and also create your own team. In fact, you're even enabled to customize players to play on your team.

The game play is still second to none. For those used to playing Madden, you get a different type of football game. For example, the ability to run the option is a fun feature that you don't get in an NFL game.

Over and above what has already been mentioned, the game planning feature is also incredibly cool in that it allows you to put to a certain amount of the emphasis on the game. In other words, one can always decide to put more emphasis on opening up running lanes should you be having trouble running the ball. Of course, you do need to bear in mind that if you do this it will result in you getting more holding calls.

Another very well come addition to the game is the "play calling" mode. Essentially, this makes it possible for you to catch your opponents off guard, by keeping them guessing. Also, you have the opportunity to run several plays out off the same formation.

Overall, there's just nothing out there quite like NCAA Football 10. It is unmatched in the gaming industry and it is the leader in the field for a reason. Check out the game today and immerse yourself in college football again.

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Salsa dancing and the body talking

By Jennifer Ramos

Salsa a dance performance of a passionate romance.

The beauty of salsa first arrived in New York in the 1950's. From the combination of Afro beat and Latino music, salsa which is considered a jazz, rocked the world with its passionate sexy dance moves. Steps borrowed from different Latin dances such as cha-cha-cha, samba, rumba, mambo and others brought Latino flavor to the dance. Sexy hip swings, complex foot kicking and tapping exhibitions and the sensual caressing like dancing created salsa's own identity as the melting pot of Latin dances.

Salsa has many popular meanings - music, food, dance and others. Nevertheless, salsa is a lifestyle. Sensuality, sexy, passion and romance, are what it suggests. Music, dance and all else are just part of a hot passionate lifestyle that goes along with the dance; more than that it is a lifestyle of romance, elegance and passion.

Salsa dancing is an expression of emotion and feelings. Every movement from each part of the body gives signals and meanings. Hip swings, foot tap, kick and head turns all creates an alluring message to the dancing partners. Its dancing is about intimate communication through action, in a heart beating rhythmic music. Moreover, intense conversation of body actions from dancing couples gives-off Latino flavor - Salsa - hot and sexy.

Salsa dancing could burn dance floors with flaming hot motions of romantic desire. It is as if scattered potions filled the air to indulge people in a mood for love. With passionate execution of movements, thumb-thumping heart beats, and a free flowing aesthetically beautiful dance moves, a dance can actually speak language of emotion and passion.

Aesthetically exceptional, the dance movement of salsa which came from the Latin culture is an eye catcher. It leaves a beautiful impression on the dancers doing the dance moves. A sexy, desirable and beautiful woman can suddenly become the most beautiful woman on the dance floor. The secret is to know how to move and sway perfectly with the beat, execute perfect sexy motions and accentuate the sensual interplay between partners.

Learning how to dance salsa is now easy. There are many different tutorial dance videos in the internet that teaches step by step the basics of how to dance salsa. From sexy hip swings, weight change, steps, kicks, taps, hand flips and head turns - all can be easily learned by just simply downloading videos in the internet.

Actually, learning how to dance salsa is not a backbreaking activity. There are already various means to learn its basic moves. Simple steps and hip swings and others can now be easily acquired from tutorial dance videos over the internet. In fact, it is so easy to download.

However, the soul of this dancing is on how the dancers do their improvisation. Creative, free flowing, and surprising dance moves measured on a 4/4th beat is what makes salsa exceptional. Eccentricity is an asset on this ever evolving dance fashion.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Free Body Building Programs, Improve Your Physique For Free

By Ricardo d Argence

Body building is a way to increase your endurance and muscle mass. Body toning can also be done using lifting programs.

Many people are out there in search of free body building programs. Almost all kinds of people, especially people in adolescence and youth, will have great ambition to have an appealing physique.

If you are new to body building, it is important to develop a well balanced program for your entire body. Intermediate and advanced lifters benefit from free programs because they can add new moves to their current program.

Everyone benefits from free body building programs by saving money. If you have the dream of having hard and strong muscles then there are many weight lifting programs that are free of cost.

Where is it possible to find free body building programs? Health and fitness magazines often have plenty of free lifting routines within their pages. Even more general magazines can offer routines, especially as it gets closer to summer. Borrow magazines from friends or from the library, or check out their websites to see what they offer in terms of body building routines.

Another great option is free lifting program published books. A book with many good reviews is likely to be a good read. To make sure you are doing your body building exercises perfectly right, you should keep track of your progress. Go look at your local library.

If you know how to use it, internet is a real treasure and knowledge bank of free body building programs. It is so simple. You can get hosts of free weight lifting programs with few mouse clicks. There are many websites offering you great tips on free body building programs.

You can read many testimonies who has benefited by these programs as well from the sites. Some body building sites offer video clips demonstrating how to practice these programs.

Free body building programs can be used to tone up or bulk up and are a great supplement to your current exercise regime. If you set your goal of muscle mass improvement, you need to work it out with dedication and patience. You will succeed in getting great appearance.

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Achievement Tests In Math Games

By Sheryl Hope

Problem solving with math games that deals with numbers and mathematical equations is like a breeze for the learners. Current educational technology introduces math games software to make learning numbers more easy and fun for little children. This educational tool helps in understanding the fundamental mathematical operations in most simple manner.

This material offers great family time while doing problem solving. The math games can also help parents follow up their children who are having a hard time with Algebra for instance. The lessons will not be boring but fascinating instead. This educational tool is arranged by grade level and by age group. Parents having these aids will always be guided on problem solving with their children.

The achievement tests incorporated in the tool will help your child succeed. The software provides for a step-by-step explanation which is very easy to understand. Take for instance Algebra which is the most basic among the mathematical courses. At the start Algebraic terms and concepts may seem mysterious and really confusing. However, with the math games your child can become proficient in the subject in a matter of days.

As the grade of your child goes higher, a corresponding program is likewise designed to fit his or her learning capability. This is the versatile software that adapts to the student as well as the parents needs. It can empower learners to control the pace that best fits their learning style. What is more is you can always return to any point in the program and make a review over and over as often as needed until you master the whole program. Do not forget that there are different levels of these math games.

If you want to know more of the Algebraic Terms and Operations, you can browse for web sites that deal on this type of learning. You can also find online a clear and comprehensive review of these complex equations if you visit certain sites specializing on this field. You may also inquire for the appropriate software you need concerning math games.

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Trading Price Action In Currency Markets

By Ahmad Hassam

If you want to become a successful trader, you should immerse yourself completely in the subject in order to find your edge. In case, you are already a winning trader than you should know exactly what your edge is.

Even the advanced traders find it difficult to interpret and trade the sharp moves often seen in the forex markets. Learning to read and interpret price action can be a huge advantage for you.

In a steep decline, one should be careful to measure the reaction of the longs. You must know if the move has the chance to turn into a rout.

By looking at the reaction of the longs as soon as the rate begins to go south, you may be able to determine if the market is sitting on a large number of long positions. If the spike is followed by a sharp V recovery, you should be wary of shorting the pair.

Many buyers entering the market at lower levels tell you that the market is not heavily long. These lower prices mean bargain prices for those wishing to accumulate long positions.

Moving averages (MAs) are one of the oldest, true and tested indicators. The most widely used moving averages are the 50, 100 and 200 day MAs.

Moving averages are essentially lagging indicators and relate to the past price action. MAs can be used effectively in intra day trading for entering and exiting positions in one way markets.

During times of sharp moves, it becomes difficult for the traders to enter a position since retracements are far and few. This makes them confused and forces them to start taking arbitrary decisions.

MAs can be used as dynamic resistance levels in such situations. This can give better results than the static support/resistance levels used by majority of the traders.

The advantages of using Moving Averages this way gives you dynamic levels to trade off and gauge price action taking place. MAs can help you avoid using arbitrary levels in trading a position on when you should take profit.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Points To Consider When Doing Portrait Photography

By Nelly Chang

People have for long been the favourite subjects of photographers. However, portrait photography is not as simple as clicking a button on the camera; instead it is about bringing a person or a group of people come alive in a photo by depicting them in their true form.

A good portrait photograph achieves a non-conventional aspect by capturing the subject from a unique camera angle and in a mood that is representative of the subject. However, portraits of one person or of entire families are also taken by photographers, and these are usually stuck in family albums.

A ideal close up with a clear focus on the person's face is what gives portrait photographs that touch of class. This can be achieved by using an option in the camera that makes the background fuzzy and blurred so as to place the face more in focus. This job of focussing the face becomes easier with a camera having a wide aperture. Whereas, when both the subject and the background are equally significant, like a photograph taken with the subject in a beautiful landscape, then a standard aperture setting is advisable.

Paucity of perfect light for a good image is a common issue confronted by the photographers. However, by following some common photography tips, a good portrait photograph can be clicked. If the subject is made to sit near a window in a posture in which sunlight falls only to some extent on the face, then the image normally ends up looking splendid. To make sure that the remaining part of the face does not appear dark, a reflective object such as a white sheet can be used. However, Studio lighting can also be tuned to fit the light needs for high quality portrait photographs, and thus a lot of photographers prefer to take such photographs inside studios.

The last but probably the most important aspect of portrait photography is to ensure that the subject feels at home. If the subject doesn't feel at ease while being shot and doesn't pose naturally, then even the highest quality camera and lighting technology will fail to do justice to the portrait.

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LED Lights And Tiffany Lamps

By Pamela Smith

The elegance of tiffany lamps has not been surpassed yet by any lighting fixture. These majestic are excellent as ambient lighting fixtures in any part of your home. They are also excellent accents for your home. The style of these lighting fixtures is one of the most sophisticated types you can ever find.

Most tiffany lamps are great accent lights and can always complement any spot where you place them. You can use these majestic illuminators to dress up our home and accentuate that area which you wish to be given focus. They are one good way to add beauty to your home. You will be amazed to know that there are numerous of designs and styles you can have for your beautification at home.

You can use tiffany lamps on your study table to cast light for reading purposes. They can be good brightness aids during writing and reading periods. You should need enough illumination while doing these activities to minimize stress or fatigue on your eyes. These lighting fixtures are good for this type of tasks.

You can use LED lights for your floor lights if you want to give emphasis on the designs of your floor. These LED lights are the best type of lights you can use for highlighting and spotlighting any portion which needs focus. As floor lights they can accentuate that portion of your room where you need brightness. They can coordinate with any piece of furniture you have in your bedroom. These tiffany lamps are superb decors too and can enhance the pre-existing decorations you have in your room.

You can check online for more colorful designs of these delightful lighting fixtures to address you lighting needs. You can find on the internet certain web sites that can provide you with much needed information. If you are looking for very decorative lights which excellent for highlighting you can always make a choice from a wonderful selection of tiffany lamps.

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Guide To Controlling WoW's Auction House

By Nicklaus Pender

It is not difficult to control the auction house in WoW. It really comes down to a simple formula that you can use dominate pretty much any in-game market in World of Warcraft or any other MMO. Here are the steps:

1. Identify the niche you want to control, and the most profitable item within it. This is well and truly server dependent, and will require you to monitor your niche for a week or so to judge what is worth controlling and what isnt. I could write a whole guide on how to judge liquidity in the Auction House but its a bit beyond the scope of this guide.

2. Once you've located your item, get together enough gold to buy it out and to lock any competitors out of that niche by buying them out.

3. Inflate the price of your item and list it in relatively small quantities, which will create the illusion of scarcity and drive the impulse to buy.

4. Collect your gold out of the mailbox.

If youve chosen your niche appropriately, thats really all there is to it. If youve started small, scale it up by broadening your niche (i.e. go from red +str gems to all red gems to all gems) or moving into another one (which is the better option if youre in a market with a lot of dud items) and keep expanding until you have to buy a new account to hold all the extra gold youre carrying.

If youre not doing this 7 days a week, I would strongly suggest listing items for 48 hours starting on Saturday morning, and buying on Sunday evening when most of the weekenders have put up their items at reduced weekday prices, although this pattern may vary depending on your server.

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Skateboard Deck For Beginners.

By Todd Martin

One of the popular outdoor sports has been skateboarding since some time now. This is one sport that is considered as a fun game and a great exercise for kids and teens. Many skateboarding fans are overwhelmed with the wide range of products available in the world today. If you are having trouble choosing them get in touch with the right store that help you purchase the right one.

Online shopping has changed our way of shopping for ever and has made lives a lot easier for us. In the busy hectic lives that we have we can surf the information on skateboard decks right in the comfort of your home. Our nearby town center may have many retailers who offer you skateboards but however this will not be at the price you has in mind. Internet opens a whole world of opportunity for us. You can check them out at various portals prior to the purchase.

Choose the online portal that offers you a wide array of products; remember that good sellers know their business very well. When searching about something, they should be able to answer your quest to the right skateboard. Accurate information is very important when buying skateboards. They should offer you the basics of a product and should present various choices of skateboards and its accessories.

Whenever you make a purchase, the price is the critical factor that cannot be undermined. The affordable line of skateboards is preferred by far one and all. Do some research and make your choice less overwhelming. There exist clearance sales that exist in many stores. Make sure that you avail them right in time to benefit from them.

A skateboard that is flexible and durable is preferred any day. When approaching any site if the site is user friendly and the customer care is flexible then this should be the right choice. You should not forget that the skateboard is going to be used very often and it should survive the wear and tear.

One such product is the Aw A.V.E. Color Blind Deck which is very popular alien skateboard decks among all ages. Remember the constitution of the deck is not made from cheap parts as it can endanger your lives. When shopping for skateboards, remember to compare prices. Some shops may offer lesser price for the same items. There are plenty of options to choose around in the internet. Make sure that you do not compromise on the integrity of the product.

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USA Online Casinos: Offer Higher Stakes of Winning

By Rich Vial

One can find endless USA Online Casinos offering good chances to win. But along with these, there are also many casinos that are hoax and hence caution should be exercised while selecting the best online casino. The increasing use of the Internet in the U.S. has also resulted in a rapid increase in various entertainment and gaming options. These also include USA Online Casinos which have gained huge popularity on the World Wide Web. Some of the major reasons for the success of these games include the easy and any time accessibility to casinos, trouble-free price options, lesser risks and the feeling of being in a casino, while sitting at home or office.

These days, even people who were fond of going to casinos access USA Online Casino since they live at distances from the same. Hence they can access these online casino benefits along with many other online casino games available today. Some of the most popular USA Online Casino game include black jack, poker, slots, Texas holdem and countless others.

While selecting USA Casino games, you may come across endless options. However, it should be kept in mind that not all of these options are safe. One can find various sites that are using unfair methods of playing so that the players can loose. In these casinos the odds of the house winning are always higher. So, you should select your USA Online Casinos with caution and after comparison and research.

Reviews and information about USA Casinos are available through plenty of options like forums and blogs, which provide the experiences of players. This way you can understand which sites are authentic and avoid those, which are not. There are also many hoax USA Online Casinos and there are simple tricks through which the same can be avoided. For example, research and comparison of the sites before playing them and avoiding those, which have payment memberships, unless you are confident about them, can help you to stay from hoax sites.

The hoaxes USA Online Casinos use various tricks which are applied by the online casinos to deceive the players. Software to manipulate card games or fiddling with slot games and holdem are some of them. There are also plenty of credit card scams and misuse of the social security numbers of players here and hence you should be careful with such sites. Try to compare and find USA Online Casinos, which are certified and they are safe to play. Remember that a wrong site could lead to heavy losses for you along with spoiling the game. Try to look for sites, which provide a free gaming experience so that you can get to know about the authenticity and legality of the site without wasting your hard earned money.

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The History Of Reno's Mapes Hotel

By Ross Everett

On a cold, gray morning in late January 2000, the historic Mapes Hotel in Reno was imploded by 75 pounds of explosives tucked into the art-deco structures support columns. The controlled demolition came despite years of effort by a number of groups within the community and nationally to preserve the building with lawsuits, redevelopment proposals, and grass roots lobbying efforts.

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 1947 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 1982, 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 behavior of the City Redevelopment Authority throughout the process has come into question. Overlooking the Truckee River, the hotel was perfectly placed between the downtown casino area and the riverfront district. In 1996, the city purchased the htoel and began accepting proposals for redevelopment. Despite receiving a number of proposals that made sense both in terms of their financial workability and positive impact on the downtown area, the City Redevelopment Authority nixed all of them and insisted that the hotel be razed.

After the demolition of The Mapes Hotel, the lot remained vacant for almost a year until a temporary ice skating rink was constructed in the winter of 2001. The site now houses a permanent ice skating rink which, while not a bad use for the land, brings into question the insistence by the City Redevelopment Agency that none of the proposals to preserve the building were viable. Clearly, they had no specific plan or even general idea of what to do with the land but for some reason wanted to see the hotel come down. This has led to all manner of speculation, ranging from financial self interest to a rumor that the structure was 'haunted' and needed to be destroyed to forestall future paranormal activity in Washoe County. Whatever the reason, the city of Reno lost a valuable landmark of a more civilized era.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

Guidelines To Maintain Your Skateboard With Correct Grip Tape.

By Todd Martin

With the intention to take care for your skateboard like you be supposed to, you will have to change the grip tape as required. The further you make use of the skateboard the further repeatedly you will have to do so. The more aggressively you perform on it the sooner it will wear away. As soon as you have worn out grip tape your skateboard isn't going to perform like it is supposed to for you. It as well isn't going to be as secure as it might be for you to be on it.

Remember there is a specific manner in which you have to apply grip tape to your skateboard. It wont help to do the procedure if you don't do it correctly. Always ensure you have an excellent quality grip tape to apply. This may be procured from sport wares stores or online. You possibly will have to try some different brands prior to you get one you are very pleased with. You may read reviews regarding them online as well if you aren't certain which one to check.

You must cautiously clean your deck previous to you apply the brand new grip tape, for the best results. If you don't, it possibly will end up being uneven due to fragments below it. Utilize a clean cloth to smoothly clean the deck down. You wouldn't like to make use of something harsh that might end up abrading it. The manner in which you apply the grip tape for your design is going to have an effect on how long it will last.

Lots of skaters get into a dash at this juncture and afterward they are required to waste more time doing it again later. You should apply it slowly but surely with the intention that you don't have any air bubbles below it. To keep it looking fine, make use of a sharp blade to trim the remaining from the design. Watch out not to go very deep though or you possibly will end up scraping your deck. Ensure you apply pressure to the ends of the grip tape so it won't be slackening off in those areas. If you apply the grip tape from the center out to the ends you will realize it is much easier to appropriately apply.

Applying grip tape properly to your skateboard is going to keep you safe on it. You will be able to perform at your very best. The fact that it is affordable means you have no excuse not to keep up with this part of maintaining your skateboard. There are plenty of fun designs and colors of grip tape to select as well. This can make fixing up your skateboard fun. Some people go with the same thing each time while others like to give it a new look. It is up to you how you will take care of your skateboard, but make use, the use of grip tape as needed is part of the to-do list.

It may well take time to become expert at applying grip tape like GRIP GUM 4inch STICK to your skateboard. Be patient and take all the time you want, to finish the procedure. You will notice that the more you do it the quicker you turn out to be at it. You will as well learn that the look of it turns into more specialized with time. If you want help inquire a friend with experience or look at a few online videos to acquire a better idea of the procedure.

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Knowing Major Stock Indexes (Part I)

By Ahmad Hassam

There are 100s of ETFs and HOLDRS covering key industry benchmarks such as the various Standard & Poor Indexes, Russell Indexes or the Dow Jones Averages. There are ETFs that cover the other less well known narrow based sectors.

For example SPY tracks the Standard & Poors 500 Composite Index and is the largest of the ETFs. You should know the major indexes that are either key benchmarks or have ETFs tied to them.

Standard & Poor: Standard & Poor (S&P) is the financial services segment of the McGraw Hill companies. It has been providing independent and objective financial information, analysis and research for nearly 140 years.

It is also the provider of equity indexes and these S&P indexes are also used as the basis for wide variety of financial instruments such as Index Funds, Futures, Options and ETFs. Investors around the globe use S&P Indexes for investment performance measurement.

S&P 500 Composite is one of the most popular indexes in the global financial markets. Hundreds of companies around the world have licenses with the Standards & Poors for their index products. The influence and name recognition of S&P 500 is unparalleled. It is also used as a key benchmark for money manager performance.

S&P 500 represents more than 75% of the capitalization of the entire US Stock Market. The S&P 500 is a capitalization weighted index that tracks the performance of 500 large capitalization issues. Each year thousands of money managers have the single minded goal of outperforming the S&P 500.

Over the years, the complexion of S&P 500 has changed. 30 years back most of the stocks were from the Industrial Sector. By 1970s, six of the top companies were from the Oil Sector. In 2000s, technology composed about one third of the capitalization of the index. The stocks in the S&P 500 are determined by a nine member committee in accordance with the general guidelines.

The other Standard & Poors indexes are the S&P Midcap 400 Index. It measures the performance of the midsize companies of the US economy. It is based on 400 chosen domestic stocks and is also capitalization based.

The S&P SmallCap 600 Index consists of 600 domestic stocks. These stocks are chosen for market size and liquidity. S&P SmallCap 600 is also capitalization weighted index and is of interest to institutional and retail investors. There are also sub-indexes based on these S&P Indexes.

NASDAQ: You will often hear the Nasdaq market being up or down on a given day in the media. NASDAQ Composite Index contains more than 4500+ companies representing a market capitalization of trillions of dollars.

There is another Nasdaq Index called the Nasdaq-100. NASDAQ-100 is composed of the top 100 nonfinancial companies in the Nasdaq Stock Market like Microsoft etc. It is a modified capitalization weighted index. The QQQ is based on the Nasdaq-100 Index.

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Hockey's Golden Jet: Bobby Hull

By Ross Everett

'The Golden Jet' Bobby Hull was the most feared goal scorer of the 1960's and 1970's and arguably the greatest left wing to ever play professional hockey. Along with teammate Stan Mikita, Hull made the Chicago Blackhawks one of the NHLs true offensive powerhouses. He and Mikita were the first NHL players to use curved stick blades, which made his already wicked slapshot even more difficult to stop. This was a very significant development in pro hockey, and now its rare to find a player that plays with the flat stick blade that was once commonplace before Hull and Mikita's revolutionary modification.

Born in rural Belleville, Ontario Hull rose quickly through the ranks of junior hockey and by the time he was 18 had joined the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. He was a very effective rookie, and by his third year in the league was leading the NHL in scoring. In 1961, he played an important role in the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup championship victory.

In 1966, Hull broke a hallowed NHL scoring mark by becoming the first player to net more than 50 goals in a season. His 51st goal broke the record of 50 goals held by Montreal Canadien greats Bernie Boom Boom Geoffrion and Maurice Rocket Richard. Hull would go on to score 54 goals in the 1966 and would surpass that mark by scoring 58 in 1968. These numbers arent surprising in light of his slapshots deadly speed and accuracy"Hulls shot was once clocked at a mind boggling 118 MPH!

Hulls tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks ended in 1972, when he jumped to the upstart World Hockey Association (WHA). Hull signed for an at the time unprecedented $1,000,000 signing bonus. Initially, Hulls response that he would jump ship for a million bucks was an offhanded joke but when the WHA ownership agreed to contribute to that sum thinking that it would provide instant credibility for the league it became a reality.

The NHL attempted to prevent Hulls jump to the WHA via litigation, but eventually he would join the Winnipeg Jets and resume his offensive dominance. On a line with Swedish superstars Ulf Nilsson and Anders Hedberg called The Hot Line, he led the Jets to two league championship AVCO Cup victories. In 1977, he set a new professional hockey record with 77 goals in a season which surpassed Phil Espositos 1970-71 mark of 76 by a single goal.

Hull suffered from knee trouble throughout his career, and it eventually forced his retirement from hockey in 1979. He would play in a few games for the Whalers before calling it a career. With the exception of an abortive comeback attempt with the New York Rangers in 1981 that was the end of his professional hockey career.

Hull's legacy lived on in flesh and blood with his third son, Brett Hull. The Hulls are the only father/son combination to ever score 50 goals in an NHL season and Brett will follow his father into the Hall of Fame this year.

Hull is now 70 years old and splits his time between the Toronto area and Chicago where he serves as a PR ambassador for the Blackhawks organization. He is expected to formally induct his son into the Hall of Fame at the ceremonies later this summer.

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

By Pamela Smith

Outdoor lighting fixtures are those kind of lighting system is especially made to withstand the test of whatever weather condition it has to wither with, like rain and snow. If you are now looking for any kind of outdoor you will surely have a huge selection of what you need to enhance and light your property. This like garden light fixtures, outdoor ceiling light fixtures, or pathway lights fixtures are obviously designed to be operated safely in outdoors.

Having to install outdoor lighting fixtures is great for security. But it can also add charm and magic to a walkway, garden or a deck. It can bring your landscape to life especially at night. It will also help your visiting relatives and friends find an easy way in and out of your front yard.

Having to install outdoor lighting fixtures is great for security. But it can also add charm and magic to a walkway, garden or a deck. It can bring your landscape to life especially at night. It will also help your visiting relatives and friends find an easy way in and out of your front yard.

These systems should be safe and easy to install. This is now made possible and easily accessible as most homeowners can now set up a low-voltage lighting system by them. I mean they can easily do it even without help of a professional electrician.

One kind of safety kind of this outdoor lighting system is the low-voltage advantage. This new lights can be installed while the power is on. It surely provides safety around the perimeters of where it you shall need to install your outdoor lighting fixtures. It reduces household current and automatically controls the times that the lights are on. This is indeed helpful when you are installing those lights at night. It uses a transformer that is a low-voltage system.

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Your CV As A Sales Brochure

By Glenn Hughes

If your view of the CV is around the level of necessary evil, you are selling yourself massively short. It is the document for you to show the world (specifically people who might want to pay you money) exactly what you can do. Why then do people treat their CV like the yellow pages and produce boring, sterile documents that get binned as soon as they are looked at

I have no idea why, but people in the UK (and other English speaking countries as well) tend to hide their light under a bushel. The CV is not the place for shrinking violets, it is a place to sell, to brag and boast and most of all to show a potential employer just how valuable an asset that you will be to their business

Over the top boasts about how all businesses that you have worked for in the past would never have survived without you have no place on a CV. Live in the real world, be factual about the achievements that you genuinely succeeded in delivering and you will have people knocking down your door to interview you. Make sure that if those achievements were as a part of a wider team effort that you highlight your particular achievements

Being honest is what it is all about. There is a common myth flying around that it is alright to lie on your CV. Popularized by television programs like The Apprentice, lies on a CV seem to be worn like some badge of Honor. In the real world where most of us live, however, lying will get you fired, and certainly not hired which I assume is your goal

Simple, old fashioned attention to detail goes a long way on a CV. For example, taking time to get the exact dates that you were employed between shows honesty and attention to the smallest detail, particularly important in some job roles. Pay particular attention to grammar, spelling and punctuation. This will also pay great dividends as there are so many people who just don't

Your educational and professional qualifications should be listed separately. Educational qualifications are gained through institutions like colleges, schools, etc. Professional qualifications are gained through companies, training providers and the like, They are different and should be listed separately

Passing a driving test of any sort shows people that you have a degree of persistence, independence and stickability that many people simply don't have. It is a common assumption that everyone drives. They don't. Make sure that anyone reading your CV knows that you can drive (if you can), and specifically, which classes of vehicle that you are licensed to take out on the road

Never ever put your date of birth on to any document that may be passed on electronically. You never know who will read your CV and what they may use the information for. Identity theft is a very real issue, so please don't make it any easier than it already is for someone to steal yours

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Using Commodity Prices as Leading Indicators

By Ahmad Hassam

Commodities, namely gold and oil, have a strong correlation with currency markets. By understanding the relationship between gold, oil and currency pairs, forex traders can gauge risk, forecast price changes as well as understand exposure.

Gold and oil prices generally tend to move based on almost similar fundamental forces that affect some currency pairs. Four major currencies, the Canadian Dollar, the Swiss Franc the New Zealand Dollar and the Australian Dollar, are considered to be commodity currencies.

The NZD, CAD, AUD, and CHF all have strong connection with gold prices. Natural gold reserves and currency laws in these countries result in almost mirror like movements. The CAD also tends to move with the oil prices.

However, the correlation is not that strong. Each one of these currencies has a correlation with gold and oil and the fundamental reasons of doing so.

Knowledge of the fundamentals behind these movements, their direction and strength could be an effective way to discover trends in both the markets. There is a strong relationship between the gold prices and US Dollar as well.

During unstable geopolitical times as well as when fears of global recession become strong like that presently, investors tend to shy away from Dollar and instead turn to gold as a safe haven for their investments.

Therefore, as Dollar depreciates, gold prices tend to appreciate as wary investors become afraid of losing their wealth. As US is going to print more and more dollars to finance its budget deficits, USD will depreciate and gold will appreciate. AUD/USD, NZD/USD and USD/CHF currency pairs tend to mirror gold movements.

Oil prices normally tend to have a huge impact on the global economy. Remember, the early part of 2008 when oil and commodity prices jumped skyward making the global economy jittery. Oil prices have come down but it is being forecasted that it will rise again when the global economy comes out of recession and the demand for oil rises again. USD/CAD currency pair tends to show an oil relationship. The major reason for this relationship is the heavy dependence of foreign oil in both US and Canada.

Generally speaking, commodity prices are a leading indicator of currency prices. As such, commodity block traders monitor gold and oil prices to forecast movements in currency pairs. This knowledge can help forex traders to diversity their risk exposure using different products. The combination of gold and forex trading can be very profitable.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Become A Better Poker Player

Poker has been around for centuries and is still going strong. Poker is one of the most played online casino games available and for good reason. Many people prefer online casino poker games because they can do it from the comfort of their home, and there is no need for a poker face. If you are reading this to become a better online casino poker player, you should already be caught up with the basics of online poker games.

Online casino poker is a strategic game with many advantages and disadvantages. Most people praise about the benefit of not having to go to an actual casino to play poker. Another benefit of online casino poker is that you will have the option to play for fun or money. The major disadvantage is fact that you could get wrapped up in scam sites and lose your money. Another is you will not be able to see the other players, if you use their poker faces to make a judgment call.

Tips To Become a Better Poker Player

First and foremost it is very important that you know all the rules and guidelines for playing both online casino poker games and poker at an actual casino. Get yourself acquainted with the rules to avoid embarrassing mistakes and risk losing more money.

Another great when playing any online casino game is to practice, practice, and practice some more. As with anything, online casino poker takes practice if you want to gain experience. It is always best to sign up for a free online casino game site when playing for practice or fun, that way you will not lose any money while you look to gain experience.

Try playing an online casino poker game that has a betting limit. If you do this in the beginning you will still be able to make money, without letting your emotions get in the way to where you are betting it all and then losing it all.

Watch as many poker games as you can to see the techniques other online casino poker players are using. It may be a bit difficult to understand all of it, but it will help you to gain the advantage of having knowledge not only in poker, but in your competition as well.

Poker is and always will be a popular online casino game for many to play. In order for you to become one of the best online casino poker players you will need to follow these tips, as well as any other advice you receive. The best place to start is at any of the free online casino games available. But always make sure that you are smart when playing poker as it is a risky game and gambling can be highly addictive. A majority of the time it is a fun game for people to play, but if it becomes a problem mentally and financially it is always best to get help.

Vegas Vs Online Casinos

The community of online gamblers has seen such an increase in members in the recent times. This is not surprising considering the pure addictive quality of both gambling and internet surfing.

Just imagine, if you can choose to play online instead of driving off to Vegas and wasting money, fuel, and time, why would you even bother getting off your computer chair?

Nevertheless, gamblers are always looking for an extra kick and it is not impossible that those who have stayed home and played games online are itching to experience the real casino life yet again. Meanwhile, those that have made Vegas casinos their houses are probably wondering what the heck they are doing out of their real homes when they can enjoy table games online.

So what really is the deal here?

Las Vegas can really be a lot of fun. People go there not just to gamble but also to experience the peak of high living. Remember, if you are a high roller, you get so much perks like free hotel stays, dinner, live entertainment and such. Even if you are not sitting at the big tables, Las Vegas still offers a unique feeling of being caught in such a luxurious lifestyle.

Vegas capture what everyone has imagined to be the ultimate gambling experience. Each casino has unique promos; and the dizzying display of slot machines, tables, and every sort of interesting people from all walks of life. The thrill of dressing to impress also adds that extra je ne se quois that makes you tingle all over. Damp hands and all, you will be raring to go and bet your life once you step onto Vegas land.

But still, once you have experienced gambling and painting the town red in Las Vegas, it is not unusual for you to feel drained, physically, mentally, and financially. This is where online casinos come into the picture.

The online casinos offer Vegas without its fascinating side distractions. You get your itch to gamble scratched at the comforts of your own home, or your office (oh dear, what an addict you are!

Devout gamblers that we are, we still cannot keep taking leaves of absences from our work to consistently be seen in Vegas, hobnobbing with the richer and more famous counterparts of our gambling persona.

Additionally, most players feel that online casinos are more favorable to winning than land based casinos. The reason behind that is because online casinos lessen the amount of distraction, tricks and bullying that you experience in real casinos, both from the dealers and the players.

Plus,online casinos have a whole gamut of come on’s for the new player; there are deposit bonuses, bonuses from playing in the same online casino for a length of time, and other perks that involve more money you can gamble away.

Playing online or in Vegas does not therefore depend on which is better; it is more about what kind of experience you are looking for. If you are out for the thrill of the game and making money off your gambling predisposition, then it does not matter if you are in Vegas or on the internet.