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Monica took a breath and started, "It began about fifteen years ago, in Spain, my native country. I was a medical doctor with a successful clinic. I was married to a successful man, had a nice home, a beautiful healthy baby boy, and was well respected in the community. From the "outside" all appeared happy, but the truth was, something was missing "inside". I was deeply unsatisfied. I tried to stay busy by doing, doing, doing, attending to my clinic, my home, baby, husband, friends, but no amount of doing or distractions could keep my world from unraveling. My family and intimate relationship were extremely important to me and these were the first to unravel. My intimate relationship became absolutely painful. I felt like an injured animal, trapped without an escape, alone and vulnerable. To survive, I responded the only way I knew how; I blamed the outside and kept creating more upsets and arguments which led to serious problems. When I look back on this time in my life, I realize I was absolutely empty. I had nothing "real" to give. I tried to cover my emptiness by being demanding. It was hell for me, as well as everybody close to me. This time in my life sadly ended in divorce. However, through the pain of divorce, I felt compelled to look inside myself. Gratefully, I found the courage and the support to face my life and myself. This is when I jumped on my own personal labyrinth to heal and forgive my wounds." Monica took a quiet, reflective moment before continuing. "During this time I discovered many things about myself. The most important discovery being, that I realized I did not know or honor my femininity. What did "being feminine," mean to me? That was a HUGE question. Honestly for me, being feminine meant I was a second class human being, irrational, emotional, uncomfortable, manipulative, seductive and painful. Therefore, I denied my femininity. To fit in and be comfortable in this world, I developed my mind and became very intelligent, capable, practical, rational, successful... Then one day, during a quiet moment, my heart presented these questions. Why did God create both women and men? Why am I a woman? And, what does that mean to me? Today I realize these questions ultimately connected me with my passion for life. Once I accepted that my physical body was not an accident, being in a feminine body became a sacred and divine gift. This beautiful path led me to acknowledge the divine Goddess within - a gift that is within every woman." I asked Monica, "Can I also experience my inner Goddess?" Without hesitation, Monica replied enthusiastically, "Yes!" Immediately I asked, "HOW?!" Monica laughed and said, "The first step is to acknowledge and celebrate the wonder of the feminine body. Have you ever thought about the difference between male and female bodies? The male reproductive organs are very simply on the outside, they are highly visible which relates to the outside. For me, that gives me the understanding of masculine energy as being more outside oriented, more action oriented and more goal oriented. By contrast the female reproductive organs are internal, indicating energy that is more invisible, more inside oriented, more mysterious. The wisdom we can experience by honoring and feeling our womb is very powerful. From our womb, we can "comprehend," even "embrace," the wisdom of conception, pregnancy and delivery of creation. I am not referring to only babies, although having a baby was the biggest miracle I have ever experienced in my life, but I’m talking about any kind of creation: a project, desire, idea, etc.. When we become aware of that inner wisdom, we can more easily embrace the cycle of life: birth and death, night and day, new moon and full moon, light and darkness... To have this understanding, coming from deeply inside, means life is an experience and each moment is magic. You’ll no longer be afraid to live but will feel your connection with the force of LIFE and naturally experience the flow of LIFE." I was confused and asked Monica to explain what she meant by using your womb to experience life. Monica realized this was a new concept for me, so she gently and lovingly continued. "This is not something that can be logically explained to you. It can only be experienced, however, I will do my best to give you an idea. I see the feminine body as a divine tool of communication that helps us learn the lessons of this physical world. This gift is wrapped in the form of a beautiful feminine body and has the ability to awaken the Universal Spirit in and through us, allowing women to experience and expand their divinity and sacredness in a concrete way. What a concept! As we become more aware and intimate with our body, we’ll learn a new language. This new language is the essence of femininity, it will be awakened and developed during the Goddess Inspiration workshops using various playful methods such as dance, visualizations, body expression exercises and ceremonies. I see the feminine organs as representing the Universal Womb where all creation begins. Our womb and the miracle of the menstrual cycle allow women to experience a level of receptiveness that goes beyond mental thoughts because it’s magic, it’s unpredictable, it’s patient, it’s peaceful, it’s quiet, it’s unconditional and absolutely pure potential." I was curious and wanted to know more. "What is your vision for Goddess Inspiration?" Monica said, "My vision for Goddess Inspiration is to encourage all women on earth to recognize and honor their sacredness and experience their divinity. The picture by Sir Edward Burnes-Jones, "The Mirror of Venus" (on the front page), exemplifies my vision for the workshop. The workshop is for women only and provides an opportunity to look at our true, inner self with the safety of sisterhood of other women." I was intrigued! So, I asked Monica to tell me more about the philosophy of Goddess Inspiration. Monica explained, "Goddess Inspiration provides the opportunity to heal the wounds created by the belief that our spirituality, our divinity is separate from our matter, our body, our physical world. It is NOT separate! Doubting your direct connection to "DIVINITY" prevents you from truly knowing and feeling love because this perception of separateness will be perpetuated in your world. With this idea of separation, we can not find peace. We might be afraid, fight, judge each other, or compete. We can relate to the world from our sacredness and divinity or from fear, judgment and thoughts of separation. The choice is ours! However, if we have the courage to find our roots in this physical body and understand how this physical world works, there is an opportunity to enlighten ourselves, which will support the enlightenment of the world. Through Goddess Inspiration we can realize everyone enjoys the benefits of both masculine and feminine aspects in their BEING-ness. Goddess Inspiration acknowledges both of these aspects, but concentrates on the feminine. The masculine virtues are well developed while the feminine virtues need to be re-awakened and developed so we can create more of a balance or harmony within our personality. Imagine a world with action that honors the heart, the soul and the mysteries of life." I asked, "How will you bring these gifts of the feminine into our consciousness?" Monica replied, "I use the myths of ancient Goddesses, hence, the name Goddess Inspiration. I chose the ancient Goddesses because of the similarities between our societal values, both being a patriarchal civilization. Why do I use myths? Mythological stories have a powerful way of using parables to explain life experiences. Each Goddess that we explore will exemplify an aspect of our personality. As we identify with the individual Goddesses and their unique personalities, we will begin to understand and embrace who we truly are. We’ll celebrate our uniqueness, while understanding and embracing the similarities. The archetypes or personalities of the ancient Goddesses are universal. We all experience the different Goddess archetypes during various stages of our life. An archetype is an inner force that has a pattern of behavior requiring you to act in a specific, concrete manner. An archetype, once activated, is very powerful. If you are unaware of the archetype, then chances are you will become a victim of that archetype. The good news is that through this workshop you can become aware of the various archetypes. So, instead of becoming a victim, you can experience and learn how to call up the archetypes and use them as support when needed." I asked Monica if knowing the different Goddess archetypes help us to only understand ourselves better or if it will help us relate better to other women in our life. Monica said, "Of course! Knowing the archetypes help you learn and understand yourself more as well as definitely help you to understand and relate to other women. With this worldly understanding you’ll be able to honor and respect all women in their own life pattern. You will no longer have the tendency to judge other women, instead you’ll accept, acknowledge, support, even celebrate their path." I asked Monica to show me how this might look, so she said, "Okay, let’s play!" Using our imagination, Monica guided me on a fantasy trip to a wedding. In a flash, our surroundings change and to my surprise we are sitting in the choir loft of a beautiful church. From this vantage point, we see the entire church filled with guests. All eyes are on the bride and groom as they exchange their wedding vows. We focus our attention on the bride. She is absolutely radiant as she says, "I DO." Soon the couple kisses, sealing their vows. The bride looks into the eyes of her new husband, and we feel her deep connection and commitment to him. Smiling, the couple turns to their guests and the minister announces, "It is my great pleasure to introduce Mr and Mrs Alvin Maker". The bride slips her arm over her husband’s and feeling very proud, almost superior to her unmarried friends, walks like a queen slowly down the aisle. With this observation, Monica points out this bride is a Hera, the Goddess of Marriage and Commitment. For a Hera, being a wife is the most important role in her life. We follow the couple to the reception that was being held in an outdoor garden. Monica chooses a branch in one of the trees where we comfortably Goddess watch. It is gorgeous! The flowers were in bloom and a breeze carries the sweet fragrance of summer. Trees provide shade and coolness on this summer afternoon. There is a very festive atmosphere. Our attention is drawn to a female guest who is serving food to several children. She is warm and tender, always looking around, checking to see if anybody needs anything. She is smiling and enjoying herself while assisting others. Monica explained she is an excellent example of a Demeter, the abundant Goddess Mother. Demeter experiences life as a "caretaker", mother and general nurturer as the most important role in her life. From the branch of the tree, we spot a woman who looks distraught. Slowly, a younger woman approaches. She is dressed in a flowing pastel blue, flower print dress with flowers in her hair. She looks so innocent, almost naive. We feel she can sense the pain of this troubled woman. She glances around the reception until she makes eye contact with an older woman, her mother. She seeks an approving nod before starting up a conversation with this distraught woman. With the mother’s approval, the young woman sits next to the woman and starts up a conversation, offering comfort and a reassuring hug. Monica smiles and says, “this young woman is Persephone, a very sensitive and intuitive Goddess. She experiences life beyond the physical world. We hear a noise and look around. There’s a commotion coming from the area near the fountain. We notice many guests are agitated and leaving the area. That’s when we see two dogs fighting. From out of the group, a woman moves quickly and decisively to separate the dogs. She has an air of confidence with the animals and the animals respond to her gentleness and confident demeanor. While petting and calming the dogs, she checks the dogs for injuries. Soon, the two dogs that were fighting just moments ago are playing nicely and go merrily on their way. We are curious about this woman so we take a closer look. She looks a little out of place for a wedding. She has a style all her own. Her dress is very casual and comfortable. She’s not wearing any make-up and even though her hair is going gray, she does nothing to hide it. When she returns to her girlfriends to finish their conversation, a man approaches but soon leaves. The emotional discussion about woman’s rights and the protection of children made him uncomfortable. Monica explains she represents Artemis. Goddess Artemis is passionate about protecting the female sisterhood and the rights of women, children and all the creatures of earth. The reception is alive with joy, laughter and music. Many guests are dancing. Our attention is drawn to a group, who is purposely standing apart from the party. A woman standing in the middle of this group catches our attention. She was a tall woman wearing a classic style, cream-colored skirt suit. Her hair is stylishly cut. She actually looks too "perfect," as though she walked off the cover of some magazine. She seems very self-assured and is participating in a lively discussion. She is the only woman standing among several men and appears very comfortable in this situation. Our attention focuses on the conversation and we are surprised by her expertise, mixed with practicality. She is offering many strategies and tips on how to be successful in business, explaining how she climbed the corporate ladder to become VP. We are so engrossed in this conversation, we almost fall out of the tree. Monica smiles and says, "It’s obvious that Athena is in her element and enjoying herself." Goddess Athena is an intellectual who is very career and success driven. As we regain our balance in the tree, we notice a new couple is just arriving. The man is well dressed and his wife has an outfit that coordinates. They look great together. She is draped on his arm, there is no doubt they are a couple. She leaves her husband to get him a drink and a plate of food, serving him before she gets herself food. At the food table, she starts talking to someone that looks like an important man. Taking the man’s arm, she leads him over to her husband and involves them in a conversation. Monica mentions this behavior is typical of a Hera, supporting her husband to be powerful and important. Mid-sentence the men go quiet. Suddenly Hera’s demeanor changes as her eyes move in the direction of her husband’s fascination. She notices a woman dancing provocatively and sensually. She inserts her arm under her husband’s elbow and moves in close, almost in a protective stance. She is jealous. Monica exclaims, “I know that feeling!” We could not miss this other woman, she was wearing a form fitting red dress and she obviously takes great care with her make-up and hair. She exudes confidence, both in the way she looks and in the movement of her body. She flows with the rhythm of the music. She is more than beautiful, she is in love with her experience and everybody is naturally drawn to look at her. She is aware of people looking at her, but it does not disturb or distract her, she is pure innocence in the experience. She is the embodiment of passion and the man she is dancing with is captivated by this display as we are. We are so entranced by this display we lose all track of time. I have to shake Monica from her trance. "Hey, who is this Goddess?" Monica responds that she is Aphrodite, the Goddess of Sensuality and Love. It is very easy to lose all sense of time with this Goddess. She enjoys beauty, for beauty’s sake, just because. 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IT professionals all over the world have realized this trend and as a result several web design companies have sprung up in different parts of the globe. These companies offer website development and designing solutions to their customers. Benefits of Web Design Outsourcing Web Design Outsourcing helps businesses remain competitive by focusing on their core business, while outsourcing key IT functions that they may not be equally proficient in. It also helps companies keep abreast with rapid technological advances and provides a platform for new business strategies and value creation. Destination Australia for Web Design Outsourcing Amongst various countries, Australia features prominently as the best destination for web design outsourcing. According to the KPMG 2004 Competitive Alternatives Study, Australia is the number one country in the developed world to base software development operations. Benefits of Outsourcing Web Design to Australia There are many benefits of outsourcing web design to Australia: A Premier in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Australia features prominently in software design, web and multimedia operations. An Australian web design company can provide you the best combination of innovation and latest technology. Highly Skilled and Flexible IT workers Australia prides itself on a highly competent and flexible multilingual workforce. Latest technological knowledge and superior skills ensure that you get the most up-to-date and creative ideas for your presence online. World Class IT Infrastructure Australia ranks highly as a location for research and development. Outsourcing web design and development to an Australian company, you benefit from the country’s excellent IT infrastructure. This helps your business keep pace with the latest technological developments so that you can always be way ahead of competition. 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One of the most common symptoms of arthritis includes pain and limited function of joints. Some patients also encountered fever, weight loss, fatigue and also abnormalities of organs like lungs, heart and kidneys. But how can you fight arthritis without taking any medications that has unwanted side effects on your body? Some pain relievers are loaded with health risks such as: • Gastric ulcers • Heart problems • Increases in blood pressure • Stomach bleeding • Liver and kidney damage • Ringing in your ears However, there are safer ways to overcome the pain of arthritis. Here are some natural ways to successfully treat rheumatoid arthritis: 1. Get your vitamin D levels checked - If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, your vitamin D level should be measured regularly, and should be between 50 and 55. The best way to get your vitamin D levels where they should be is by getting safe sun exposure. 2. Address any emotional traumas - In people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, there is almost always an emotional insult, a severe, emotional trauma that occurred before the age of 5. Typically, all the traditional counseling in the world does not effectively address this. 3. Optimize your diet by finding out your nutritional type - This allows you to find out the unique diet that is right for your body. Do you need to be eating mostly protein? More carbs? Higher fat? Nutritional typing will tell you - http://products.mercola.com/nutritional-typing/ 4. Reconsider having a root canal - Root canals can be a source of infection that can contribute to rheumatoid arthritis. 5. Get enough omega-3 fats - As this study showed, they’re very useful for managing pain. The DHA and EPA found in krill oil and fish oil are also profoundly helpful for normalizing the immune dysfunction that seems to be a major contributing factor in rheumatoid arthritis. 6. Incorporate regular exercise into your daily schedule - Exercises like running can cause permanent joint damage due to the excessive amount of inflammation present. A simple key to follow is that if you have pain two hours after exercise that specific exercise was likely too aggressive for your joints in their current state of inflammation. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, or know someone who does, please consider using these natural approaches as soon as possible. So the sooner you make the lifestyle changes I’ve listed above, the better your chances will be at overcoming this disease.Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of the number 1 <a href="http://www.mercola.com">Natural Health Information</a> website and publisher of the <a href="http://www.mercola.com/forms/newsletter_subscribe.htm/"> FREE Mercola.com health newsletter</a>. http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/red-wine--a-classic-taste-for-any-time.html When it comes to red wine, it can get confusing as to which kind of wine is right for you. There is such a wide variety of grape types that go into wine production that you can find yourself bewildered when faced with a supermarket shelf. To optimize the experience, red wines need time to age, then a minute of time to breathe once opened before serving. They do not need to be chilled, and they go well with strong flavours and dark meats. In this article, different varieties of red wine grapes are detailed, giving you as chance to experiment with flavours whilst allowing you to get to know some of the products that are available. On the whole, there are six classic red grape varieties that make up the majority of wines that are available for purchase. There of course others, but this is just an overview of the most common varieties available: Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon is traditionally associated with Bordeaux but is now grown all over the New World and Europe. It has a black current like taste, which is created from small grapes who have thick skins. Cabernet Sauvignon is probably one of the most established types of red wine and it covers the world, ranging from Eastern European (often tight budget) speciality wines, through Chilean and Australian varieties, through to the prestigious and historic red wines of Bordeaux that have been matured to produce smoother, generally more expensive wines. Merlot Merlot is also traditionally associated with the Bordeaux region of France. It hasn’t spread across the world in the same way as the Cabernet Sauvignon due to its more specific soil condition requirements. But it has found a happy new home in the valleys of Northern California. A rich, juicy wine, it has tastes resembling fruitcake and black currant. Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is associated with Burgundy region wineries, and until recently was not produced with particular success anywhere else. However New Zealand is now producing some very fine Pinot Noir wine. The wines produced by this grape are at first summery in their taste. They remind you of summer fruits. After five to ten years of maturing, however, this taste changes to become much richer, and deservedly more expensive. Shiraz or Syrah What the French call Syrah, is known by Australians as Shiraz. It is traditionally grown in the Rhone Valley, but has become popular right across the New World. There are great varieties of this distinct wine coming out of Australia, Chile, California and South Africa. It is one of the true favourites of people who prefer red wine. The flavour is fruity but sometimes can even be peppery, making it not a taste that everyone likes. Sangiovese This is the most widely planted red grape in Italy. Famous for Chianti (a product of this grape), it has been regarded by many as a really tasty pour from the jug wine. It may not be a fruity wine, but it is a great partner for all types of food, it has a taste of black cherries but this is often not that obvious. It is starting to become better known, and is certainly one to look out for as the New World starts to get more interested in and good at growing Sangiovese grapes. Nebbiolo Nebbiolo is another of Northern Italy's classic grapes which, despite being responsible for some of Italy's finest wines, has not been made the jump into the New World. It's spiritual home is Barolo, and it would seem ideally suited to planting in warmer climes. The taste is of black cherries and sometimes even chocolate making it a rich wine. There are many more types of grape and particular blends of complementary grapes that go into making red wines – but this should give you an overview to start your sampling with – for more information on red wines, go to laithwaites(dot)co(dot)ukFiona Muller has been writing for over 20 years. She is a qualified journalist and has worked in food and drink writing for the last few years. For more information Visit - <a href=http://www.laithwaites.co.uk/>www.laithwaites.co.uk</a> http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/pearl-rings-a-timeless-pieces-of-jewelry.html Pearls have long been valued as gemstones and in fact, they have been cultivated in different countries in recent years mainly for use in jewelry and pearl ring proves to be one of the timeless pieces of jewelry to treasure. Pearls have long been valued as gemstones and in fact, they have been cultivated in different countries in recent years mainly for use in jewelry and pearl ring proves to be one of the timeless pieces of jewelry to treasure. Pearls differ from each other in colors, shapes and sizes. The perfect round pearls are very rare and are expensive. Although the round pearls are popularly used in rings but recent trends show the use of the button shapes and what is more wonderful about it is that regardless of the kind, size and color of pearl it can be set in either the yellow gold, white gold or sterling silver looking lovely by themselves but when set with diamonds and other precious stones give a more gorgeous look. There are so many great designs to choose from that a pearl jewelry lover finds it overwhelming to select the perfect one. And you can be sure that. Dating back when rings were used to show a person's social class, today the same jewelry is used for a variety of purposes including adornment, loyalty and love to husband and wife as well as gifts which show that there had been great advancement in the field of jewelry. Pearls are either natural or cultured. Cultured pearls can either be freshwater or saltwater where the saltwater pearls are more expensive than the freshwater pearls. They are of three types - the Akoya, South Sea and Tahitian – and of the three; the Akoya Japanese and Tahitian pearls are the most demanding. To choose a quality pearl over an imitation requires a great knowledge and skill. Luster is the most vital aspect of a pearl's quality. The more is the surface reflection the good is its luster. Pearl rings featuring the pearl alone or set with diamonds and other gemstones can be a great alternative as an engagement ring. Though pearl rings are rarely used as an engagement ring but one can take a chance and it is for sure that it would not go waste from receiving complements. Such pearl rings besides looking more gorgeous are more expensive than the traditional diamond ring that is sure to make the spouse feel proud. The reason cited behind expensiveness of pearl jewelry is that it is as difficult to set a pearl ring as it is easy to set a more durable mineral gem. You can also check the thickness of the nacre by rubbing it against your tooth, and feeling the roughness which will also help to get the perfect pearl ring of your dreams. article written by michel crown.<a href="http://www.haidepearl.com">pearl jewelry</a> http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/in-this-home-buyers-market-sellers-and-buyers-can-win.html The problems with selling homes in a home buyer's market are in the news everyday. While the politicians may think it is up to them to legislate the solutions, given a chance the market has a unique way of solving its own problems. Instead of looking to the government, mortgage lenders, or banks for help perhaps it is time to look to one another for some very simple, creative, and effective mortgage funding solutions. This buyer's market is severely impacted by a tremendous credit crunch. One of the results is the crisis suffered by the investment bank Bear Stearns. You have probably heard by now about the buy-out of Bear Stearns by JPMorgan Chase at an astounding $2 per share. Bear Stearns' stock fell from a 2007 high of $158.39 to about $30 last Friday. The sale at $2 per share is not zero, but it is too close for comfort. The dominoes continue to fall in what began as the sub prime mortgage crisis. Credit for everyone is much more difficult to get regardless of credit score. Underwriting guidelines typically require a 20% down payment, much lower debt to equity ratios, and six months of capital reserves. What is even more disturbing is the fact so many lenders don't have money to lend as a result of the credit crisis. This high profile credit problem has the attention of both the private and the public financial sectors. Don't be surprised if we end up financing the recovery of the problems created by outrageous behavior by selfish and greedy individuals and businesses. Let's quickly define the problem and a solution. Home sellers need home buyers. That is pretty simple right? When a property is for sale the normal question a buyer will ask a property seller is, "how much do you want for your property?" In a home buyer's market like this one that is not the right question to ask. The question you must ask is, "how much is the property worth to me?" You see in a home buyer's market inventory exceeds the demand for property. In some markets the estimates are fifteen sellers for every potential home buyer. According to the National Association Of Realtors there is enough inventory in the market right now to last ten months in the best circumstances. As you know these are not the best circumstances. The most difficult reality to overcome for the current home sellers is the fact most properties are not as valuable as they may have thought. In truth a property value is determined by market demand, not by how much you owe. While it may be true that a property is not likely to have zero value, if it doesn't sell within an acceptable time frame, is there much difference? If you can't cash in when you need to, the value may as well be zero. Home sellers need home buyers. In a market like this one there is tremendous emotional turmoil when a house or property gets no traffic, no interest, and no offers to buy. When a prospective home buyer makes an offer to purchase your property, that is a very good thing. At least you have a starting point towards the sale of your property. It is extremely important for the seller to understand there are many ways to sell your property. In most cases it will be either a cash sale or a terms sale. If you expect a "cash" sale, be prepared to discount your sale price. How much of a discount depends on your situation. Consider the location, condition, and price of your property. If you need debt relief and a full price sale, you can expect to structure some sort of "terms" sale. This arrangement will get you closer to top dollar for your property, but it will take a little more time to cash out. A clear understanding of what your particular circumstances are will make it much easier for you to effectively negotiate for the sale of your property. It is not as simple as running comps, establishing a value, and adding on to the sale price to cover ancillary costs. Lots of properties are overfinanced, or worth less than the mortgage balance. That is a major reason why Bear Stearns was sold for $2 per share. Too many mortgage backed securities have inflated property values. By contrast, too many foreclosures are deflating property values. The property seller must have a clear understanding of what your objectives are relative to the sale. This will help you determine whether a "cash" or "terms" sale provides the best solution for your situation. The property buyer must make sure your financial home work has been done effectively. This is a great time to determine how much you can afford to invest in home ownership. Work the numbers, and be sure to make arrangements for savings and investment funds in your cash flow projections. If you don't how will you be able to handle unexpected emergencies? If you have resources that allow you to offer both a "cash" solution and a "terms" solution, that would be ideal. If not, simply make a well researched and constructed offer to purchase the property. If you are a potential home buyer, this is the perfect time for you to find the property you really want, to organize your resources, to make an offer that is almost impossible to refuse. Every offer needs to be considered by the property seller. The lenders are intimately familiar with the problems in the housing market. Taking more properties back in foreclosure will not solve their problems. Getting properties sold will solve the problems of everyone involved. Home buyers this is your time. Take advantage of it. Copyright &copy; | 2008 | TDO Properties, LLC | All Rights ReservedKeith Donald is an investor and problem solver that specializes in seller/owner alternative financing. His funding methods are very effective for home sellers and buyers, and do not require a bank or mortgage lender. Contact him: Web Site: http://www.cash-now-seller-financing.com Web Page: http://www.cash-now-seller-financing.com/home-buying-system.html http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/brand-strategy-where-do-i-begin-with-branding-design-a-logo.html A brand is much more than a logo. It is the roadmap your business uses to define relationships with all stakeholders in a business—from customers to vendors to investors and employees. It helps direct the graphic designer, advertising agency, marketing firm, and PR firm to spread your message with consistency and begin the process of building relationships. At a very simple level, “branding” is about finding THE RIGHT IDEA, and then GETTING THE IDEA RIGHT. A carefully considered and designed brand strategy will create value for all stakeholders. To get the strategic positioning of a brand just right, a thorough discovery is required. A good brand consultant will strive to understand your company: its vision, products, personality and vibe — the intangibles are just as useful to us as the logistics of the business plan when it comes to developing a brand. The main components of brand strategy include: Research Since a brand is about your relationships with all of your key stakeholders, it makes sense to talk to them. The research phase of branding is an in-depth study of how your stakeholders’ define their relationship with you. Through this research, a message can be crafted that speaks directly to the concerns of your stakeholders. Message Development Finding the right language to express the unique qualities of your brand helps to create compelling and meaningful consumer experiences. The process of developing architecture around language creates a guiding document that helps keep all brand stakeholders, and especially your customers, “on-message.” Strategic Planning A plan for integrating your brand is sometimes referred to as a “Brand Map.” This document identifies all points of contact your business has with it’s stakeholders and defines the best way to reach out to them with your messaging. Brand Integration Integration of your brand into every aspect of your business helps all key stakeholders learn to speak about your business the same way you understand it.The author of this article, Tina Schweiger, is the President, Spoonbend (http://www.spoonbend.com), Inc a full service <a href="http://www.spoonbend.com">Austin Advertising</a> and <a href="http://www.spoonbend.com/">Austin Marketing Agency</a>. Spoonbend specializes in branding in Austin, Logo design Austin, Austin Marketing, Austin web design, graphic design Austin, etc. http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/global-temperatures-expected-to-rebound.html Until recently, global temperatures were more than a degree Fahrenheit warmer when compared to the overall 20th Century mean. From August of 2007 through February of 2008, the Earth’s mean reading dropped to near the 200-year average temperature of 57 degrees. We, Cliff Harris and Randy Mann, believe that the warming and even the cooling of global temperatures are the result of long-term climatic cycles, solar activity, sea-surface temperature patterns and more. However, Mankind’s activities of the burning of fossil fuels, massive deforestations, the replacing of grassy surfaces with asphalt and concrete, the ‘Urban Heat Island Effect,’ are making conditions ‘worse’ and this will ultimately enhance the Earth’s warming process down the meteorological roadway in the next several decades. From the late 1940s through the early 1970s, a climate research organization called the Weather Science Foundation of Crystal Lake, Illinois, determined that the planet’s warm, cold, wet and dry periods were the result of alternating short-term and long-term climatic cycles. These researchers and scientists also concluded that the Earth’s ever-changing climate likewise has influenced global and regional economies, human and animal migrations, science, religion and the arts as well as shifting forms of government and strength of leadership. Much of this data was based upon thousands of hours of research done by Dr. Raymond H. Wheeler and his associates during the 1930s and 1940s at Kansas State University. Dr. Wheeler was well-known for his discovery of various climate cycles, including his highly-regarded ‘510-Year Drought Clock’ that he detailed at the end of the ‘Dust Bowl’ era in the late 1930s. During the early 1970s, our planet was in the midst of a colder and drier weather cycle. Inflationary recessions and oil shortages led to rationing and long gas lines at service stations worldwide. The situation at that time was far worse than it is now, at least for the time being. The Weather Science Foundation also predicted, based on these various climate cycles, that our planet would turn much warmer and wetter by the early 2000s, resulting in general global prosperity. They also said that we would be seeing at this time widespread weather ‘extremes.’ There’s little doubt that most of their early predictions came true. Our recent decline in the Earth’s temperature may be a combination of both long-term and short-term climate cycles, decreased solar activity and the development of a strong long-lasting La Nina, the current cooler than normal sea-surface temperature event in the south-central Pacific Ocean. Sunspot activity in the past 18 months has decreased the lowest levels since ‘The Little Ice Age’ ended in the mid-to late 1800s. This "cool spell," though, may only be a brief interruption to the Earth’s overall warming trend. Only time will tell. Based on these predictions, it appears that much warmer readings may be expected for Planet Earth, especially by the 2030s, that will eventually top 1998's global highest reading of 58.3 degrees. It’s quite possible we could see an average temperature in the low 60s. Until then, this ‘cooling period’ may last from just a few months to as long as several years, especially if sunspot activity remains very low. We at Harris-Mann Climatology, www.LongRangeWeather.com, believe that our prolonged cycle of wide weather ‘extremes,’ the worst in at least 1,000 years, will continue and perhaps become even more severe, especially by the mid 2010s. We should see more powerful storms, including major hurricanes and increasing deadly tornadoes. There will likewise be widespread flooding, crop-destroying droughts and freezes and violent weather of all types including ice storms, large-sized hail and torrential downpours. We are already seeing on virtually every continent an almost Biblical weather scenario of increasing droughts and floods. In both the southwestern and southeastern corners of the U.S, there are severe water shortage problems associated with chronic long-term dryness. In some cases, the water deficits are the worst in at least 400 years. Dr. Wheeler also discovered that approximately every 102 years, a much warmer and drier climatic cycle affects our planet. The last such ‘warm and dry’ peak occurred in 1936, at the end of the infamous ‘Dust Bowl’ period. During that time, extreme heat and dryness, combined with a multitude of problems during the ‘Great Depression,’ made living conditions practically intolerable. The next ‘warm and dry’ climatic phase is scheduled to arrive in the early 2030s, probably peaking around 2038. It is expected to produce even hotter and drier weather patterns than we saw during the late 1990s and early 2000s. But, we should remember, that the Earth’s coldest periods have usually followed excessive warmth. Such was the case when our planet moved from the Medieval Warm Period between 900 and 1300 A.D. to the sudden ‘Little Ice Age,’ which peaked in the 17th Century. By the end of this 21st Century, a big cool down may occur that could ultimately lead to expanding glaciers worldwide, even in the mid-latitudes. We could possibly see even a new Great Ice Age. Based on long-term climatic data, these major ice ages have recurred about every 11,500 years. Well, you guessed it. The last extensive ice age was approximately 11,500 years ago, so we may be due. Again, only time will tell.LongRangeWeather.com is a <a href="http://www.longrangeweather.com/">weather</a> resource and information site dedicated to providing full and detailed information about the issue that affects you most. http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-or-sell-a-home.html Our current economy does not seem to be very kind in regards to the housing market. Foreclosures are at a record rate and the mortgage crisis has made it much more difficult to get financing. With all of this in mind, when is the best time for you to buy or sell a home? As it turns out, the best time for you to either buy or sell a home is when it’s right for you. That’s right; it is not based on market factors such as the number of homes for sale or the number of credit-worthy buyers in search for a home. The only thing that matters is whether or not your finances dictate a home sale or purchase in your immediate future. There are many people that cannot afford the homes they have right now, but think the market is not right for a home sale. That line of thinking will lead you right to a foreclosure. A home sale is much more than about making the numbers work. You may be upside down and have to think about some creative ways to sell, but if a sale is the right thing to do, then now may be your best option. If you do not love your home, then it may also be time to sell. You may be upsizing or downsizing, but do not let the market determine your timing. A home is most likely the biggest purchase any of us will make and it is very emotional. Finances have to be taken into account, but let your situation be your determining factor. One group of people say only sell your home in the spring. That is when the most buyers are on the market. That is also when the most homes are listed for sale as well. In the fall, there are not a lot of buyers, but there are also not a lot of homes available for purchase. If it is time to sell, then sell. If it is time to buy, then buy. Do what is right for you, not the market.Justin Lukasavige is a Personal & Business Coach and owner of Lukas Coaching. Visit <a href="http://www.lukascoaching.com/resources.htm">www.lukascoaching.com/resources.htm</a> for a ton of free tools to help you improve your health, finances, business, career & life! For more free columns and articles, visit <a href = "http://www.lukascoaching.com/articles.htm">www.lukascoaching.com/articles.htm</a> http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/liberation-from-compulsive-eating.html Great effort is needed to end the unmanageable desire for food. Considering that, develop your fighting skills to beat compulsive actions. This fight is for freedom; avoid failure. You can feel intense emotions and resolve not to give in. Order yourself, "I refuse to surrender. I am steadfast. I refuse to fail.” During the emotional turbulence caused by enticement, ask yourself, “what do I really want?” Eating to relieve stress is not what you want. What you really need is to be serene. Eating out of anger is not what you want. What you want is to address the problem. Eating to feel secure is not what you want. What you really want is the strength to address it. You do not want to eat because you are bored. What you really want is, a challenge that will stir real action within you. Avoid fighting with obsessive thoughts, but turn them into positive thoughts and activities. Schedule mini-breaks to shift your mood and cut the pattern of obsessive thinking. Spend a few minutes doing something pleasurable to allow the emotions to fade. Sing a song, exercise, go for a short walk, or take up yoga. Not only will you be battling addictive thoughts, but upgrading your life. Do not yield; each time you do, the comfort will create an urge to do it again. Reaffirm to yourself that junk food is false pleasure. If you ignore a craving, it will end. If you become disturbed, inhale slowly and deeply, hold it for a moment, and exhale, think serene. Create the feeling of revulsion until you are nauseated: finger nails making a scratching sound, or hair floating in your soup, Find what image best works for you. Use negative association. Chips are flavored pieces of unhealthy oils and fats. Build your own negative tags for the foods you are moving away from. Play this mental procedure to end; look at the whole picture. Don’t look only at the pleasure, but rather be conscious of all the negative consequences. When you manage yourself, you feel as though something was taken away, and feel cheated. Battle that emotion with the truth that you are content and happy. Challenge the feeling of loss. Remind yourself of the unhealthy qualities of the food you abhor. Do not eat them. Stay away from triggers like bakeries and donut stores. Reduce your time in the kitchen or at the lunch table when you feel the urge to eat. Your meals must be planned. Have fruits or vegetables snacks ready. The toughest days are the first few. If you feel weak and out of it, it will be challenging to control your thoughts. Discipline is work, and toxic feelings lead to an irresponsible attitude. It will pass once the blood clears of toxins Give it your best amidst these periods to remain steadfast.Tom Coghill has written several books on health, nutrition, and fasting. 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And the main reason behind this is the expansion of The National Hockey League into United States. Each and Every National Hockey League regulation game of ice hockey is played between two teams. The duration of each game is sixty minutes. A single game comprises of three periods of twenty minutes each. There is a break of seventeen minutes between the periods. And in case If there is a draw between both the teams, then the game goes into overtime. The over time is usually given for five minutes. During this time, the team, which scores a goal, first wins. Hockey tickets are one of the most popular stocking stuffers of the holiday season. Once the snow starts to fall, it means that it's time to strap on the skates and hit the ice for some hockey, one of the most popular sports in the country. NHL tickets are among the most in demand these days as the game is gaining popularity and for which tickets are hunted for till the last minute. There are Super bowl and play off tickets available on the sites, they offer information pertaining to the matches, the dates, timings, and how many tickets are available. And in case there is a sale of an extra ticket, that gets updated instantly it’s a bonus to the fans and it gets grabbed by anyone interested. So it becomes easy for the fan following to get the tickets now. One can buy sports tickets through the sites, although it is bound to be a bit expensive than buying at the counter, one should realize that these sites offer them the opportunity to grab a ticket and watch their teams battle it out live. And to see their favorite stars playing the game the fans can go to any extent just to get the tickets. Well everyone knows that it just is not quite the same to watch a game from home as opposed to having sports tickets. Trust me there is nothing more exciting than being in an excited atmosphere with the crowd roaring watching the best athletes in the world perform to their fullest. Having sports tickets allows you to get the full experience while watching the game first hand. And here are the five main ways you can get the tickets 1) Online-here you can go to the popular sites and book your tickets online. 2) Go to the stadium-you can go to the stadium directly and get the tickets. 3) Scalpers-This is by far the most risky way to purchase sporting event tickets, but at times can be the easiest and cheapest way to get them. 4) Grocery stores or ticket stores- many grocery stores sell sports tickets to the home town teams for the major sports. 5) Friends and Family-this is the last way you can try, ask you near and dear ones to arrange the tickets for you. So the next time you are planning to watch the match, get the tickets and watch it live in the stadium because its much more fun out there!Markus Kuta http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/20-tips-to-live-a-more-frugal-lifestyle-in-todays-difficult-economy.html Living in the United States today is not without its challenges, financially speaking. In an article dated March 9, 2008 Reuters reported that the average price for gas is $3.20 per gallon and it is intended to rise over the next month. Equally disturbing, the U.S. Department of Labor reported 63,000 jobs were cut in February 2008 alone. Words like “recession”, “deficit”, “stimulus package” and even “economic crisis” have people wondering what the economical condition of this country will be like weeks, months and years down the road. What can we do as consumers during these troubled economic times? Essentially, we have to do more with less. On other words, we have to be frugal and smarter with our spending. Living a frugal life is somewhat subjective because people are very set in their lifestyles. So, frugal to one person making $70,000 could be quite different than someone making minimum wage. However, the overall mindset is the same. We need to examine our lifestyles and make meaningful changes which start with determining monthly expenses and setting a budget to adhere to. After determining your budget, check out these suggestions to help get you started living a more frugal lifestyle: 1.) Buy used items instead of new ones. Use a site like www.UZAP.com which offers free listings to do just this. 2.) Borrow a book from the library instead of buying a new one. 3.) Swap videos with friends for movie nights. 4.) Accept hand-me-downs and likewise, pass them on. 5.) Consider do-it-yourself projects instead of hiring out, such as washing your own car. 6.) Make the next birthday card you give instead of buying one. 7.) Coupons, coupons, coupons! Collect them and use them. 8.) Plan your weekly meals around what is on sale at the grocery store and stick to your plan. 9.) Go to yard sales for cheap finds and to buy items cheaply and re-sell them on sites like UZAP.com. 10.) Purge old things you don’t use/wear anymore and either sell them or donate them. Others will benefit from this and you will too, either financially or by feeling good that you helped someone in need. 11.) Ask yourself if you really need to purchase brand names or if you can accept buying generic labels. 12.) Buy in bulk and save. Freeze bulk foods like meats and veggies that you won’t eat that week. 13.) Eat at home as much as possible. Taking a family of four out for dinner even once a week could cost the same as eating at home for four or more nights. Get the kids involved in planning and preparing the meal to make it more exciting for everyone. Apply this strategy to your job and brown bag it there too. 14.) Schedule a leftover meal night each week. 15.) No one says you have to stop exercising, but do you really need a membership at a fitness center? For what you probably pay in monthly fees, you can buy bands, balance disks or stability balls and work out in your own home. 16.) Plan ahead and do all of your errands in the same area all at once. Especially with the rising gas prices, don’t take two trips to the same place two days in a row if you can avoid it. 17.) Re-consider your modes of transportation. Can you walk the distance to perform an errand? Maybe you can make it part of your exercise routine and knock out an errand and a workout at the same time. What about public transportation? It might be cheaper to commute this way than to drive your own vehicle. 18.) Replace your expensive forms of entertainment with forms that don’t cost a lot of money. How about a game board night with friends, a potluck supper or a play date at the park? 19.) Get involved with your community to network and learn other ways to live on a dime. 20.) Cut back on spending! Watch your monthly budget and stick to it. I already know what you’re thinking…being frugal takes time! Who has the time for all these things? As mentioned before, it is subjective. The more things you can take on yourself and borrow, trade or buy used, the more money you will keep in your pocket for the rising gas prices and beyond. Consider spending time performing these tasks (making a birthday card, performing a do-it-yourself project, etc.) in the presence of others. Maybe you can kill two birds with one stone and spend quality time with your children/loved ones while performing these things. And you will be teaching them a valuable lesson too.Candy Osborne is a marketing consultant for Internet-based companies and a former journalist. One of her clients, <a href="http://www.UZAP.com">www.UZAP.com</a> is perfect for people trying to be more frugal since users can buy, sell, trade, lease or donate goods and services for free. http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/are-you-using-both-sides-of-the-googlecoin.html By now most of you realize that Google can give our websites the ability to appear within their results pages using a Pay Per Click model (PPC). This is called Google Adwords Hopefully, you will also be aware that that Google offers website owners the ability to display these PPC results on their own websites. For this privilege, Google will pay the website owner a share of the PPC revenue earn from any click through on the results displayed on their website. This is called Google Adsense So there you have both sides of the Google coin. On one side, the ability to drive low cost targeted traffic and on the other side, the ability to generate revenue from your existing traffic. You'd think that was the end of it but really it is only the beginning. Heads or Tails? Heads it is…. Let's look at Adwords There are those that think… …write your ad, pays your money and away you go. Which to 80% of the people using Adwords, this seems to work OK for them. Remember I said OK! For the other 20%, these guys and gals, are testing, changing, innovating and working Google as hard as they can. One such character is Chris Carpenter, whose Google Cash is pioneering in the way that he works Google and now let’s other work Google just as hard. "Like Bruce Lee taught us the art of fighting without fighting, Chris Carpenter shows us the art of website revenue generation without a website!" Chris has shown examples of Adwords campaigns that cost cents to set up but pay dollars in commissions. None of my current investments give me such a high ROI. I have tried my hand at it and I am currently making around $4000 per month just from this one product. I am only spending $250 on Adwords to get this return. Why not have a look at Google Cash yourself. Tails you win! Secondly, while most people just cut and paste Adsense code into all the pages of their site, they just leave it at that thinking job done! They don't explore the high value keywords in their market or niche. Why do that? Well if you knew what the more profitable keywords and terms are, you can write content and these words can be displayed. Google Adsense will then look at your page content and work out what to display. You could double your income by changing words on your site. Maybe Life insurance to life assurance or personal loan to loans or adverse credit to bad credit. Also sites tend to use one format and one position for the ads. Test, test, test Try different layouts and work out which ones work best for you. You may be surprised. 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Make Good Business Decisions Using Our Many Tools Another way that Made in China can help merchants looking to buy hidden camera items is to offer them a set of high quality tools and resources that not only help merchants find and connect with businesses, but trade with them efficiently and affordably. With Made in China, you can avoid the many pitfalls and overcome the many obstacles that other businesses find themselves in. Our service offers a wide range of tools including current and comprehensive information on overseas trade, premium services such as trade consultancy and a community network of businesses that come together to discuss the latest challenges and solutions dealing with overseas trade. No matter if you are buying hidden cameras or any other type of product, Made in China can offer your business lots of opportunities. Join our service today for free. DonˇŻt let this advantage slip your business by. 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There could be hundreds, when you consider the newspaper advertising, the ads on the radio and television, and billboards. Now think about the ads you have seen and ask yourself how many you remember. Maybe you remember the nearly naked woman, but anything else? Do you even remember the product she was selling? Do you remember the ads you saw for energy drinks and jewelry? It’s likely the answer is no. But you might likely remember that plane flying over the beach last summer. You remember what it looked like, what it sounded like, and – best of all – you remember the banner it was towing. That’s because aerial advertising is one of the best uses of advertising dollars. People remember the message they see when it’s towed behind a plane. Why do people respond well to airplane advertising? It’s likely due to the novelty factor. We are bombarded with more traditional advertising, but plane advertising is novel and unique. It’s unusual and different. People see the airplane messages and they think about what they saw. They might remember the product long after the plane is out of sight and the airplane advertising is long gone. Here’s what we know – people remember anything that’s unique and different. If it makes them look skyward, if it makes a noise and it if presents a message that’s short and sweet, it will be remembered. Airplane advertising is effective because it employs all these techniques. Consider these interesting facts about plane advertising. According to recent studies: § 89% of those surveyed said they remembered the airplane messages more than 30 minutes after the airplane was out of sight. § 79% of those surveyed said they remembered what the airplane banner was advertising § 67% were able to retain at least half of the airplane advertising message. Other forms of advertising might bring in numbers for each of these categories that are at the 50% rate. That is, about 50% of consumers will remember a billboard or magazine ad, but not 89%. Often, you remember seeing an ad, but can’t recall what the advertising was for. Clearly, that isn’t the case with aerial advertising. And why is that again? Novelty, novelty and more novelty. It’s fresh, different and interesting. People focus on it because it’s fresh and different and when they focus on it, they remember it. They can recall it when asked later. They think about the product or service advertised and, when they recall it later, they might seek out that product or service. That’s called good advertising. Business owners should consider the novel and unique approach that airplane advertising can bring. If the goal is to be noticed and remembered, plane advertising ensures just that. Aerial Advertising services are available from many companies that specialize in this type of advertising. The Internet is a good source of information when it comes to choosing aerial advertising services. Arnold Aerial Advertising is one of the many companies that provide such services. Located in New York, Arnold Aerial Advertising provides nationwide service with affordable rates. Located in New York, <a href="http://arnoldaerial.com">Arnold Aerial Advertising provides nationwide service with affordable rates.Michael Arnold is the Director of Arnold Aerial Advertising Inc. www.arnoldaerial.com/ They conduct all forms of Aerial Advertising: NASCAR, Indy Car, Spring Break, Concerts, Conventions, Rush Hour Traffic, Football, Baseball, State Fairs, all Beaches, Parades, Cruise Lines, etc. and produce the custom banners as well. Arnold Aerial Advertising is one of the many companies that provide such services. http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/how-to-make-an-aerial-ad-sing.html Aerial advertising requires that advertisers think about their message differently. That is, you can’t communicate the message in the same way you might via a newspaper or magazine ad. Designing an ad for plane advertising requires a little something more. It requires panache for getting your message across in a few words, and making people want to seek out more information. Here’s why – When you place an ad on the radio, for example, you have, say, 30 seconds to get your message across. A lot can be said, communicated and shared in those 30 seconds. In that time, you can communicate to listeners something about the product, and how to get that product. When utilizing aerial advertising, however, you have to be short and succinct. There are, of course, many distinct advantages of using airplane messages over more traditional advertising: people retain the message longer, they remember the product or service being advertised longer, and they remember the ad long after it’s out of sight. Those advantages are the reasons that seeking out airplane advertising is important, but the nature of the advertising is where you must get smart. Let’s look at some ideas for good airplane messages. First, the message must be short. Creating a message that’s long also creates too much lettering on your banner. It will be hard for people to read, and hard for them to process in the limited time they have to see it. The message must create a “call to action”. That is, it should be worded in a way that makes people think, “I must go buy that beverage” or “I must try that diet”. This can be done with a graphic image that’s on the banner, or with a strong, succinct message. The airplane advertising message should give enough information so that the person reading the banner can actually act on it. If the airplane messages send over an ad about a new restaurant, that ad must also help the viewer find the restaurant. Let’s say aerial advertising is used one day at a beach. It’s late in the afternoon and beachgoers are tired of hot dogs and lemonade. They are getting hungry. A buffet might be just the ticket to a full stomach. But the beach is often full of out-of-towners. If you simply advertise a buffet and refer to “Mac’s”, the out-of-towner can’t comprehend what “Mac’s” is. The locals might know it, but visitors, not so much. A simple “Elm & Pacific” is enough, then, to help even visitors find the tummy-quenching buffet for dinner. Aerial advertising is unique and advertisers should adjust their way to thinking to accommodate this difference. Plane advertising won’t answer all the questions the target audience might have, nor will it dispel with some objections. But it can get the message out and advertisers need to – with the help of the aerial advertising company – think of a catchy and useful message that will draw people to their business. Finally, advertisers should consider using aerial advertising in conjunction with other kinds of advertising. Call that the strong one-two punches. If someone reads a newspaper ad for a product and then sees that same product advertised over the asparagus festival later that day, that message is many times more likely to stick and result in sales for the advertiser. Aerial Advertising services are available from companies that specialize in this type of advertising. The Internet is a good source of information when it comes to choosing aerial advertising services. Arnold Aerial Advertising is one of the companies that provide such services. Located in New York, <a href="http://arnoldaerial.com">Arnold Aerial Advertising</a> provides nationwide service with affordable rates.Michael Arnold is the Director of Arnold Aerial Advertising Inc. www.arnoldaerial.com/ They conduct all forms of Aerial Advertising: NASCAR, Indy Car, Spring Break, Concerts, Conventions, Rush Hour Traffic, Football, Baseball, State Fairs, all Beaches, Parades, Cruise Lines, etc. and produce the custom banners as well. Located in New York, <a href="http://arnoldaerial.com">Arnold Aerial Advertising</a> provides nationwide service with affordable rates. http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/benefits-of-aerial-advertising.html Although business owners might not think of aerial advertising when planning their annual advertising budget, they should. There are many distinct advantages to using airplane advertising. In many cases, the advantage of using plane advertising over more “traditional” advertising mediums is quite significant. When planning an advertising budget, business owners should consider the distinct advantages of using aerial advertising as a medium to get a message across. The return on the initial investment could be significant. Some of the benefits include: Cost savings First, aerial advertising is cost effective. You can easily reach thousands of people in a small period of time. You don’t have to assume they’ll watch the commercial and not flip the channel. You can be assured that when airplane messages appear, they will look skyward and pay attention to the advertisement that’s passing over. That means there is no money wasted on advertising that won’t be read or paid attention to. In fact, it’s estimated that plane advertising costs about 50 cents per thousand people. No matter the deal offered by a radio station or a newspaper, it’s hard to beat the return on the aerial advertising dollar. Cost effective it is. Novelty It’s unusual and provides a break from the usual. People pay attention to aerial advertising, likely because it’s not something you see often. When they are laying in the sun on the beach on a lazy July day, they look skyward when airplane messages appear. In addition, that novelty leads to memory. That is, people remember the aerial adds they see more than they remember other types of advertising. This is partly due to the novelty – they stop and say “hey, look at that plane and the banner!” – But it’s also the attention the banners garner. Studies show that people will generally watch the aerial advertising as is passes over and will continue to watch it until it disappears from sight. That’s a solid block of time where the intended audience is focusing on the advertiser’s message. Non intrusive To get the message across, advertisers who use banner towing aren’t intruding on people’s homes, their living room tables or their cars. They are simply providing a message that’s flown over the beach, or an event or other gathering. People don’t feel as if their privacy, opinions or personal reading has been invaded. This advertising actually does something that most advertising can’t do – provide a welcome distraction, entertainment and a novel thing to talk about. Increase ad recall People remember aerial advertising more than any other advertising medium. Studies have shown that when questioned, 77% of the people who had just seen airplane advertising remembered what was being advertised on the banner. Another 67% could remember what was being advertised. These numbers are far greater than the response to other kinds of advertising like radio and print ads. All of these benefits add up to one great benefit – better use of your advertising dollar and a better return on that dollar. Aerial Advertising services are available from companies that specialize in this type of advertising. The Internet is a good source of information when it comes to choosing aerial advertising services. Arnold Aerial Advertising is one of the companies that provide such services.Michael Arnold is the Director of Arnold Aerial Advertising Inc. www.arnoldaerial.com/ They conduct all forms of Aerial Advertising: NASCAR, Indy Car, Spring Break, Concerts, Conventions, Rush Hour Traffic, Football, Baseball, State Fairs, all Beaches, Parades, Cruise Lines, etc. and produce the custom banners as well. Arnold Aerial Advertising is one of the many companies that provide such services. Located in New York, <a href="http://arnoldaerial.com">Arnold Aerial Advertising provides nationwide service with affordable rates. http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/goal-setting-as-inspiration.html If you're like me, you, too, may have an aversion to advice about goal setting. That may sound surprising, but it's true. Any article about goal setting gets scanned at best. If I'm at a conference or seminar someone cheerfully trots out the SMART acronym, I get fidgety at first, and then after 30 seconds I want to snap my pencil into many pieces in frustration rather than dutifully record specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-based goals. Yet, like you, I love to set and achieve goals. I'm passionate about my goals in all areas of my life. I think about my goals, talk about my goals, record progress towards my goals, get coaching to reach my goals faster and more easily, and study how others attained their goals. Hearing someone talk about goals in simple terms was (and in some cases continues to be) like hearing fingernails scraping against a chalkboard. This used to perplex me until several years ago my coach helped me see the distinction. For me, the goal paradox unlocked once I understood two parts. First, it was advice about goals that made my skin crawl. Second, it wasn't just any advice - it was feeble advice in a poor environment from a less-than-credible speaker that really set me off. Here are five keys that you've got to follow to help set your goals: 1. Set aside time. 2. Create the right environment. 3. Give yourself permission to write down everything. 4. Set goals that are meaningful to you and where you want to go. 5. Share your goals with others to create accountability. The bottom line for me is that I want to learn about goals from people who set and achieve big goals. Why? Because that inspires me. It helps me connect with my passion. Andrew Carnegie shared an interesting insight on this topic when he wrote, "The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it. What it makes of you will always be the far greater value than what you get." Plan big and play big in the year ahead. We'll all benefit - if not directly from your contributions, than surely from your example!Entrepreneurs can find more resources to build their business at: www.mybusinessgym.com Bill Ringle works with business leaders from high tech and professional service entrepreneurs in the Greater Philadelphia region and shares the strategies and tools for accelerating growth through my Business Gym with business leaders from across the United States and in 15 different countries. http://www.articlearmies.comAdvertising/communicate-like-a-team.html Coordinating, inspiring, and leading your employees to work as a team is a critical task every business owner needs to do, yet it's also one of the most difficult things for some to manage. Entrepreneurs don't typically go into business because they have a passion for leadership! The most significant professional development experiences take place in the context of relationships. 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