Friday 31 August 2012
An Elevator Company Can Modify and Refurbish Elevator Cabs
Appearances are everything. An elevator company can make many modifications to update the look of almost any aging and out-of-date elevator cab.
5 Proven Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth
If you are like most women in business, you are looking for new strategies to stimulate growth. Whether solutions to better communicate or how to best manage employees, here are 5 Proven Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth: Expand thru Alliance Partnership An extremely effective strategy for expanding your business is by forming an alliance with non-competitive companies. This gives you an instant marketing presence in front of potential clients.
He?s Baaa-aaack! Sandman Slim Rides Again With Devil Said Bang
Yeah, I'm one of those kinds of fans of Richard Kadrey's anti-hero, James Stark... aka, Sandman Slim, Hell's Hitman. I've been with him from the beginning... you know, when he figured out how to escape Hell and come back and get revenge on the people who put him there in the first place? Don't know that story? Well, you better get reading, because you've got three books to get through before you're ready for the next round of big surprises in Kadrey's latest Sandman Slim novel, Devil Said Bang.
Why Unsecured Credit Cards for People With Bad Credit Are Available
Many may wonder why unsecured credit cards for people with bad credit exist at all. Surely, the first casualty to bad credit is a credit card. But there is method to the madness.
How to Have a Great Newsletter Distribution List
If you're not getting your newsletters in front of the right readers, your newsletter marketing program won't be successful. Whether you use print or eNewsletters, you absolutely need a great list.
Applying for Loans From Cash Converters
Are you looking for available loan programs? Apply from cash converters and get the right amount you need to pay off your debts. Learn how you can get money fast under a good loan program online.
Credit Debt Relief - The Truth About The Obama Credit Card Debt Relief Bill
You may have seen some advertisements or articles on the internet that mention the Obama credit card debt relief bill. Beware, because that there is no such thing as the Obama credit card debt relief bill. Indeed many of the claims attached to such a bill are wide off the mark and are only being used as a way to hook the gullible reader into signing up with a credit card debt settlement program.
Etsy Announces Gift Cards
Next time you're buying a funky hand-stitched pillow or one-of-a-kind print on Etsy, you'll also be able to buy a gift card at check-out.
On Thursday, Etsy announced it will begin selling gift cards in October. You can just buy a gift card by itself or purchase one with your order of items from the site. For the time being, the cards will only be digital and have a max value of $250.
"You can email the gift card directly to a friend or print one out to give in person," writes Etsy's Product Marketing Manager Natalie Schwartz in a blog post. "The gift card credit will be in the form of a code, which buyers will use towards purchases at any shop accepting direct checkout."
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How To Read a Forex Chart Properly
To get started with trading on foreign exchange market, you'll need to understand the most basic type of tool there is in forex trading, a forex chart. A forex chart is a graph of a currency pair's performance (i.e. EUR/USD) over a certain period of time. The ability to read forex charts effectively is essential to any forex trader's success.
Unsecured Loans For The Unemployed Individuals
Every person anywhere in the world without a job yet he/she is completely able and willing to work is faced with lots of challenges. Financial challenges especially. Every normal human being wants to meet his/her financial obligations from buying food and paying for basic utilities without any difficulties. Otherwise, the stress can catch up with you. What with the landlord being on your neck and most of your bills in arrears. Unsecured loans for the unemployed will help you alleviate some of these burdens.
Thursday 30 August 2012
Benefits and Advantages of Using the MT4 Trading Platform
The advantages of using the MT4 trading platform are myriad. The MT4, also known as the MetaTrader4, is an electronic trading medium that's popularly used by online retail forex speculation traders. Released back in 2005, it was made by MetaQuotes Software.
New Orleans recipe for the post-hurricane blues? BBQ and banter
NEW ORLEANS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaac has come and
gone and the city of New Orleans has weathered it well with its
new multibillion-dollar flood controls. But now officials worry
about the growing restlessness of their notoriously convivial
residents. 
gone and the city of New Orleans has weathered it well with its
new multibillion-dollar flood controls. But now officials worry
about the growing restlessness of their notoriously convivial
residents.
Ways in Which Interpreting Agencies Are Used
In law enforcement careers, an interpreting agency would especially help the police and detectives solve neighborhood crimes. If a police officer is gathering information on a crime that happened a week ago but the witness may not understand English so the police officer turns to an interpreter who can translate the witnesses' stories. And in court-sponsored interpreting agencies, the defendant is able to have the interpreter tell the jury the defendant's side of the story as it relates to the crime.
Managing Your Budget During An IVA
If you choose to enter into an IVA to deal with your debts you will usually be restricted to a limited budget for an extended period of time. The idea isn't to cut things so financially tight that it's impossible to manage. However, to secure the agreement of your creditors to your individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) they will expect you to pay to them what is reasonably affordable for you. In this article we review how to set up an IVA budget, how to monitor and control your spending, ways to manage occasional expenses, and what to do if things change for you financially during the IVA.
What You Should Know About Digitizing Your Logo For Optimal Impact
Business owners looking to further their brand exposure should consider digitizing their logos on hats and other garments. Read on to find more.
The Global Economic Downturn: When Will It Stop?
The world is facing a global economic downturn. We must fix this problem at once.
Consumer spending posts biggest rise in five months
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer spending got off to a fairly firm start in the third quarter, rising by the most in five months and offering hope economic growth would pick up this quarter.
Chinese Blame Failing Bridges On Corruption
No nation has built so many roads, bridges and buildings so quickly as China. But since 2011, eight bridges have collapsed, according to China's state-run media. Many believe the culprit is government corruption that leads to shoddy construction practices.
The Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Starting A Small Business
Here is our top 10 list of mistakes people make when starting a business: 1. Not enough money: The most common reason why new businesses shut down is that the owner runs out of money. Cash flow is critical to a startup business.
FX Edge Hybrid Review - Get the FX Edge Hybrid System Download
By using FX Edge Hybrid, people will be able to trade with any type of currency they want, regardless if it's the US Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen and so on. Find out more about FX Edge Hybrid here...
Home Loans for Single Mothers With Low Income
Single mothers will tell you that it can be difficult to purchase a home on their own. After all, they will be trying to do this on one income in many cases and this can be very frustrating and stressful. Maybe that is why there are a lot of single mothers that end up living with family members. While this might seem like a good idea for a short time no one wants to be in this situation forever. But, how due you go about getting a home loan when you are a single mother and you are on a limited budget?
Senior Job Portals: Smarter Way to Job Search for Senior Professionals
As a senior job search gets more advanced, organisations are ensuring that they tap in the right set of talent by filtering candidates from all possible platforms. A smart job search is all that professionals need to get their profile in the system and crack that right job. Read on to know how to make your job search smarter.
Wednesday 29 August 2012
Motorola Secrets Thief Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
China-born American Hanjuan Jin has been convicted of stealing Motorola secrets, and on Wednesday, she was sentenced to four years in prison.
More About: Motorola, Trade Secrets, iDEN
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
You have probably heard the phrase, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway. Some of you may live by that mantra. Others may feel the fear and let it paralyze them, never taking risks, living a life of safety and complacency.
Forex Trade: The Benefits of Forex Trading
The Foreign Exchange market or Forex is the largest of the world's financial markets. Daily activity often exceeds four trillion dollars a day. Many traders believe that it is easier and more convenient to make money in foreign exchange than in any traditional types of investment.
Do You Need a Full-Service Advertising Agency?
As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. Many entrepreneurs are choosing to systemize and outsource certain processes, making their businesses almost fully automated streams of income. A full-service advertising agency has many incredible advantages when it comes to outsourcing your ad and marketing design. A full-service company is one that handles all facets of advertising, from account management to market research, creative design to production and even media buying. Here are some of the particular advantages available to entrepreneurs.
Tips For Protecting Your Paychecks
Several benefits lie in you taking out coverage for your income. One is the fact you will receive up to 75 percent of your regular pay every week until you can get back to work. Imagine the relief knowing your hospital and recovery times will not cause you financial devastation.
Must You Run a Gold Medal Business to Run a Business Built for Success?
The International, four year love fest, The Olympic Games concluded Sunday. The major broadcaster online and on USA TV was NBC. Virtually everything was on tape delay. My son called it 'fake' drama as we knew the results already for almost every event, yet we still wanted to watch the event in the evening when we had the time to enjoy it. We skipped the final grand finale as we felt abused by the tape delay forcing us to watch a program, although commercial free, that we had no interest in to then see folks play music at midnight.
Theft Victim to Lindsay: 'What's Mine is Yours'
The insanely wealthy man who reported $100,000 worth of watches and sunglasses stolen from his house told Lindsay Lohan she's not a thief, because "What's mine is yours."TMZ broke the story ... Lindsay is the suspect in the theft. The victim,…
Your Avatar - Have You Defined It?
One of the most important things I have learnt on my network and Internet marketing education journey is the importance of defining your avatar? Before we go into the why, let us talk about what exactly an avatar is. I think you know by now, I am not talking about the blue creature out of the movie, but your prefect itchy buyer.
How to File a Tax Return in Canada
In the past, as spring would approach, the concern of many citizens would turn to gathering paperwork and spending hours working on tax forms. It might take a few nights or some professional help in order to get everything together.
Gas Credit Cards: Benefits and Disadvantages
Ever wonder what a gas credit card can do for you? Like any other types of cards, gas credit cards have many advantages. However, they also come with certain disadvantages, which you also need to be aware of. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of gas cards in this article.
Tuesday 28 August 2012
Toddlers: Look Like Gelfings, Behave Like Skeksis
Now, as he heads towards being a toddler I am becoming aware of something. There is a point in every human life where the Jim Henson full-length feature film, The Dark Crystal, comes into play. It is a point somewhere between 15 months and 3 years. My little boy has all the physical trademarks of a Gelfling, but he isn?t. Beneath that soft, pudgy toddler exterior is an inner Skeksis only too happy to make its presence felt.
Tragedy of Savings Accounts and Why Governments Compensation Scheme Does Not Work
Lets us start from the factual information that under FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme) since 2001 FSCS has paid out 4.6 million customers ?26 billion to those who have lost their savings or investments to companies which have been covered by the scheme. However let us break down the figure.
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
You have probably heard the phrase, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway. Some of you may live by that mantra. Others may feel the fear and let it paralyze them, never taking risks, living a life of safety and complacency.
Sony Mobile Plans Exodus to Japan
Today in international tech news: Sony plans to move its headquarters and slash yet more staff. Also: An Israeli park designed to give visitors a taste of biblical times equips its donkeys with WiFi routers; Google heads to Canada to map the North Pole; Spotify launches in Canada; Google finally has some success in China.
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First Car Loan Guide for First Time Auto Buyers
There are many things that need attention when you are buying your first car. You can even secure low rate auto financing if you understand the process of getting first time auto buyer loans. Get a complete understanding of getting instant approval on car loans.
That Was on the Menu! - Menu Printing Services
Menu printing is arguably one of the most cost effective and potentially profitable investments a restaurant can make, regards to the development of their image and a good clientele. Menus are the brochure of the restaurant industry, incredibly powerful motivators that bring business by the dozens - when done right. We want your menu to whet your customers' appetite, so we print our menus on high-quality thick 100 lb.
An Electrician's Earnings Reflect the Training and Risk
It's not wonder electricians make good money. They are highly trained and experience on the job risks not shared by other trade industries. Here you will learn a few reasons why an electrician make a great annual income.
Now That Team Romney Has Cleared Up Their Iran Position... [UPDATED]
In case we didn't already know how hard it is to come up with an alternative Iran policy better than what President Obama is already doing, the Romney camp's bumbling attempts merely drive home the point. For that matter, just...
Where Are Apartment Industry Jobs Posted?
One of the most important parts of your job search will be applying to the right openings, and in order to do this you need to know where to look. When faced with finding an apartment job there are several options for what type of search engine you can use.
Is It Better To Start An Aircraft Cleaning Service In An Ocean Front State?
Not long ago I was talking to an individual who was considering starting an aircraft washing service of his own at his local airport. He wanted to make sure that whichever airport he decided to clean airplanes at, and it might be more than one, that he pick an airport that had lots of aircraft and therefore lots of opportunity to make more money. Well, I guess that goes without saying, as that is the entrepreneurial mindset that one must have if they wish to be successful in business.
Tax Liens Investing and Tax Deeds - How to Begin and the Steps to Take
Tax liens investing as well as investing in tax deeds can be an enjoyable means of investing extra cash. Here we look at how to begin and the steps you must take to become a participant in this form of investing.
Monday 27 August 2012
Mapping The Birthplace Of Modern Languages
Reporting in Science, researchers write that many of today's most widely spoken languages, like English, Spanish and Hindi, can be traced back to ancient tongues in present-day Turkey. Evolutionary biologist Quentin Atkinson talks about investigating language evolution using the same methods geneticists use to trace flu virus outbreaks.
Addressable TV Finally Coming Into View, Forrester's Glantz
Targeted TV ads are gaining speed thanks to efforts by media agencies like Starcom and Group M, as well as Microsoft's XBox, says Forrester analyst Michael Glantz in an exclusive interview with Beet.TV.Addressable TV has been held out as a carrot for the TV ad buying market for many years, but now Glantz tells us he is optimistic about partnerships such as the ones struck between Starcom and DirecTV and between Group M and Dish. Questions remain though about how to apportion money from big TV buys to more direct-response style TV campaigns, he adds.He's also keeping an eye on efforts from Microsoft XBox in targeted ads. XBox offers marketers demographic, behavior and location targeting.
Online University For All Balances Big Goals, Expensive Realities
The University of the People says it's the "world's first, tuition-free, online university," designed for poor students who would otherwise lack access to higher education. The institution has 1,300 students in 129 countries, but it's also struggling to maintain its "free" mission.
How to Win in the Game of Business
Business is similar to children's games in many ways. In fact you can tell a lot about a person by the way they play games. In most games you have a scoring system to keep track of who is winning. So what is the score in your business right now? The great thing is that in business, just as in children's games, you have the opportunity to decide for yourself what winning means (within limits).
Home Loans - Understanding The Types Of Mortgage Available
When shopping for a type of mortgage, it is very important to choose the best loan program suitable to one's needs and desires. Choosing a right type of home loan or mortgage depends on several factors conclusively. It is best to discuss current finances, financial prospects and preferences with a real estate professional to choose a right mortgage eventually.
How To Develop Highly Lucrative Business Ideas
The easiest way to develop new business concepts is the process of solving problems for potential customers. If you are aware of a specific problem many people struggle with on a regular basis, you can solve this problem for them by developing a new product or service customized to suit their needs. Since there are many problems people regularly struggle with, there are numerous opportunities available to entrepreneurs who can solve these problems for their customers.
You Can Have The Best Product or Service In the World, But Who Will Know If You Don't Advertise?
Over the last few months I've talked to several people selling advertising. I talked to an individual who is a longtime career radioman, a young lady selling yellow page ads, and a gentleman who has his own business creating real estate magazines locally. Each of these individuals explained to me that it was getting tougher to sell advertising because small businesses were hurting, and their budgets were down to bare bones, if not completely nonexistent in the marketing and advertising category.
How Can I Expand My Business? You Can Consider Going Online
Being in business is never easy. In fact, it is probably getting a lot tougher these days. I am sure you will agree with me if you are a business owner.
N.J. Republicans sitting pretty in Tampa
TAMPA - New Jersey arrived in Florida on Sunday, and it was immediately clear this wasn't Minnesota.
And not just because of the tropical storm looming off the coast. On a day when sandbags were piled outside the hotel housing the California delegation, and Red Cross volunteers were heading for the Gulf Coast from as far away as Philadelphia, the New Jer
And not just because of the tropical storm looming off the coast. On a day when sandbags were piled outside the hotel housing the California delegation, and Red Cross volunteers were heading for the Gulf Coast from as far away as Philadelphia, the New Jer
NBC Debuts "Multi-Platform News Organization" for London 2012 Olympics
The recent news that MSNBC.com has become NBCNews.com is much more than a name change, it means that all the digital resources of NBC News, its cable networks and owned televison are unified online as a new, "multi-platform news organization," explains Vivian Schiller, Chief Digital Officer of NBC News in this interview with Beet.TV That new capability will be on display as NBC News covers the the London 2012 Olympics. Coverage will be surfaced on NBC sites, social sites and via Storify, Schiller says. Also in this interview, Schiller predicts the emergence of multi-screen consumpution of news. We interviewed her Wednesday at the headquarters of NBC News in New York. Andy Plesser
Sunday 26 August 2012
How to Optimize Video for HTML5 and Flash Playback
In a session at Streaming Media East, VideoRX's Robert Reinhard gave a talk on how to best optimize online video for both HTML5 and Flash playback. He explained the first step as, "Defining your reach is potentially the most important thing that you need to do on every video project. It doesn't matter if you're internal to a company or you work on your clients' -- you take on a new client every new project, whatever it is -- every client has a different objective, every stakeholder has a different objective."
Watch the full talk below or download his presentation as a PDF here. (via Streaming Media Magazine)
Army, firefighters keep fires from Serbian villages
CACAK, Serbia (Reuters) - Hundreds of soldiers, police and firefighters kept back wildfires threatening villages in southwestern Serbia on Sunday and a forecast of rain promised some respite for the scorching, drought-hit western Balkans. 
This Week In Fear-Mongering: The Problem With Ferguson and Frum
As all of you know Niall Ferguson has written an execrable piece of right-wing clap-trap for Newsweek on why President Obama doesn't deserve a second term. Others have written about the many issues of fact and analysis in Ferguson's piece,...
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 23, 2012
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
Confirmed: Google Panda 3.9...iPhone Subsidies Working Out Well for China Telecom
China Telecom?s decision to offer Apple?s iPhone 4S fully subsidized is proving to be strategically wise move.
Haiti On Alert For Flooding As Tropical Storm Passes
Rocks, mud and other debris littered the streets of Port-au-Prince on Saturday, as the storm headed toward eastern Cuba. At least two people in the town of Souvenance were reported killed.
U.S. Puts Big Kindle Deal on Hold While It Browses E-Reader Market
The U.S. State Department is reconsidering its Kindle deal with Amazon. The agency, which earlier this summer floated the idea of a $16.5 million no-bid contract with Amazon to purchase some 35,000 Kindle Touches and content, withdrew the proposal this week. Why? That's not entirely clear, but here's the official explanation: The State Department feels it needs additional market research to flesh out its requirements for the program.
International Headlines: Canadian Currency Must Be Pure!
engrish funny - International Headlines: Canadian Currency Must Be Pure!
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We Need 20 CC?s of Engrish, He?s Descending!
engrish funny - We Need 20 CC's of Engrish, He's Descending!
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Watch Glasses-Free 3D on YouTube
Remember those Magic Eye posters from the '90s? Now there's a way to use the "cross-eyed" method to watch glasses-free 3D videos on YouTube. Says Slate about the method, "The trick can approach a hallucinatory experience, giving the sense of a diorama seen through a wormhole. It's not an 'immersive' experience, in the way of giant-screen IMAX, but it’s an intensely personal and absorbing one, with the world around you fuzzing away into the background."
Get the full details on how to do it here. They recommend giving it a go with these two OK Go videos: "White Knuckles" and "All Is Not Lost."
Saturday 25 August 2012
Webcasting Graphic, War Video from Syria, Stockholm's Bambuser Plans Product Offering Broadcasters, Marketers
LONDON - Stockholm-based Bambuser, the creator of a mobile video App and distribution platform, which has become widely used by activists in the Arab Spring, and today is streaming (graphic) videos of the conflict in Syria, hopes to grow its business by providing a "white label solution" to broadcasters and other enterprises says Hans Eriksson, Executive Chairman in this segment from the Beet.TV video journalism summit at the Financial Times. Bambuser's first global media client is the Associated Press, as we reported earlier this year. Andy Plesser
Haiti On Alert For Flooding As Tropical Storm Passes
Rocks, mud and other debris littered the streets of Port-au-Prince on Saturday, as the storm headed toward eastern Cuba. At least two people in the town of Souvenance were reported killed.
?Breaking Bad? Star Hangs Out With ?The Office? Cast [PIC]
Who would win in a cage match between Walter White and Dwight Schrute? You can?t help but wonder -- well, maybe you can -- when you see this photo of Breaking Bad?s Bryan Cranston on set of The Office.
Rainn Wilson, who plays Dwight on the show, posted an Instagram photo of Cranston with the Dunder Mifflin crew. Cranston is directing an episode of the NBC sitcom for its upcoming season.
SEE ALSO: Paul Ryan Is Gabe From ?The Office?
Wilson also shared a photo earlier this week (below) with the caption "Free meth for The Office! (look who's directing...)."
Images courtesy of @rainnwilson
More About: TV, Watercooler, breaking bad, the office
Wildfires rage across California
Aug. 23 - A state of emergency is declared and some 3,000 people evacuated as a fire rages in California. Sarah Charlton reports. 
Family Research Council Stands Behind Rep. Akin
Rep. Todd Akin continues to have supporters who have not wavered despite his comments in the media this week about rape. Steve Inskeep talks to Connie Mackey, head of the Family Research Council's political action committees, about why the pro-life organization continues to support Akin's U.S. Senate run in Missouri.
The City As Engine: Energy, Entropy And The Triumph Of Disorder
The second law of thermodynamics is a kind of warning to cities and civilization. No matter how clever we are, disorder, waste and pollution will always follow from our work organizing societies into cities.
Former Howard County Man Sentenced for $8 Million Cattle Fraud Schemes
JEFFERSON CITY, MO—David M. Ketchmark, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a former Howard County, Missouri man was sentenced in federal court today for operating two cattle fraud schemes in which 28 victims, including The C …
For Modest Mousepad, Simplicity Is Both Virtue and Vexation
Mousepad is a notepad-like graphical text editor for Xfce based on the Leafpad text editor that runs on any Linux desktop. It is very handy as a go-to tool when you do not have any heavy lifting to do. If you are looking for a text editor that functions more like a lightweight word processor, then look elsewhere.
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Open Data is Essential to the Video News Business, CNN's Peter Bale
LONDON - Open data around video news is essential to the growth of the digital news business, says Peter Bale, General Manager of CNN International Digital, in this segment from the recent Beet.TV video journalism summit in London held at the offices of the Financial Times. While open as becoming more widespread around text,noteably with The Guardian, it is essential for multimedia, he says. Andy Plesser
Google Says You're Dead When You Are Alive
Imagine you are searching your name and up comes the Google knowledge graph with your box at the top right. Then you read what Google has to say about you and it says you have died several years ago. How is that possible, you are not dead...
Friday 24 August 2012
Paul Ryan Tries To Clear a Few Things Up
Since Mitt Romney?s pick of Paul Ryan as running mate, many commentators have pointed out that the GOP ticket has no experience on foreign policy or national security. Michael has a very good take in his FP column. While this...
Ellen DeGeneres And Portia de Rossi Sell Malibu Home They Bought From Brad Pitt For $13m, Take A Peek Inside!
Photo credit:
Getty Images, MLS
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are quite the real estate moguls.
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