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Are you having sleepless nights thinking of the
right domain name for your online business?

Well, everyone and everyone’s grandmother knows
by now why having your own domain is so important.
To sum it up, here’re the main advantages :

- It shows You are serious about your business
- It creates instant credibility for your business
- It creates a branding for your business
- It builds your online identity and is easily remembered
- It can be an excellent marketing tool when used correctly
- It is an investment and intellectual property owned by YOU

Needless to say - having your own domain is an absolute
NECCESSITY if you’re serious about doing business online!

But aren’t all the good domain names gone you say?

It’s true that most short or one-word or generic names
are taken up, BUT you can still win at the domain
name game by following the simple steps

Here are the 5 super easy secrets to a winning
domain name anytime!

== BRANDING ==

Every business needs to be branded, and that
does not exclude your online business!

Now what’s branding in simple terms?

It’s an identity that you want your customers to
remember you by, and the best way to do that
online is by your domain name!

For instance, your business branding may be
“Best Quality Service”, so why not use that as
your domain name, BestQualityService.com
if it’s still available for registration?

This is a great way of creating a CONSISTENT
branding and identity!

== PHRASING ==

How about using familiar or unique phrases
as your domain name? This can help differentiate
your site and heighten the recall factor

You can think up many catch-phrases for domain
branding, how about “CowJumpsOverTheMoon”,
“MakeLoveNotWar”, “SaleOfTheCentury”, etc?

But it’s important that the phrases you use is
aligned to your business, you wouldn’t want to
use a domain like CheapAndGood.com when
you’re selling high end premium products,
it just doesn’t gel!

== KEYWORDING ==

An important and smart approach to selecting
domain names used by many marketers is to
create the domain based on rich keywords
relating to their businesses. The reason behind
this lies in the fact that it helps enhance search
engine rankings, especially pay-per-click listings
which is essentially a bidding on top keywords.

As an example, if your site deals with golf
improvement, you may want to identify your
main keywords and come up with a domain
like “improve-golf-lower-scores.com”?

My personal example is my ezine site at
http://www.Marketing-Make-Money.com
which utilised the keywords ‘Marketing’ and
‘Make Money’

== EXPIRED AND EXPIRING ==

A wonderful method of grabbing quality
domain names is by registering domains that
had expired or will be expiring!

Thousands upon thousands of domains are
expiring every other day and getting a good
one is real possible

Try this site http://www.DeletedDomains.com
to source for such domains, I grabbed
http://www.UltimateEbooks.com from their list
the last time I did a search

== BUYING ==

This option is a little more costly and risky but
you’ll have a better chance at finding a domain
that you really want.

There’re three main ways to go about this :

1. Email the webmaster of the existing domain
about your interest and intention

2. Bidding and buying at domain auction,
sale sites like http://www.Afternic.com; or

3. Typing in the name you need and you may
land on a ‘for sale’ page

Here are also Three domain registrars that charge
less than $10 for each domain name registered
through them (no hidden charges).

I’ve personally used and tested them with my
own domain names and they’ve proven themselves
to be reliable and provide quality services.

Why spend more when you can save more?!

http://www.Namebargain.com
( a division of Register.com)
http://www.GoDaddy.com
http://www.GKG.net

Can you STILL Win the domain name game?

You bet You can!

About the Author

Ewen Chia is the author of “Amazing Free Traffic Formula!”
which shows you HOW to get free targeted traffic fast!
http://www.FreeTargetedTraffic.com. He is also the editor
of “Money Making Marketing Report”. Subscribe at
http://www.Marketing-Make-Money.com
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As the name suggests, fast cash payday loans are small, short-term, unsecured loans that are available immediately and repaid on your next payday. These loans are taken for personal purposes and do not require any collateral or security deposits.

The tremendous growth in consumer spending has made these loans increasingly popular. People are living beyond their means, with little or no savings. Consequently, cash loans are among the most common resources to solve urgent financial situations. Generally, the cash lenders do not do a credit check, because as a guarantee of repayment, the borrower is required to sign a post-dated check that is kept until the repayment date. The check holds the original loan principal and additional financial charges. The maturity date corresponds to the next payday of the borrower. Once the initial conditions are checked and the requirements are satisfied, the money is obtained directly from the lender or transferred electronically into the person’s account.

The borrower can also apply online and have the cash within hours. This online method is an ideal solution for those who need cash and have no other options until the next paycheck. The first step for online processing is to select a company with payday cash options on the Internet. The application form can be filled out and submitted online with all relevant details in order to speed up the process. Requirements include a bank account statement and paycheck details are needed. Money is transferred to your account electronically. You can also make use of this online facility to pay back the amount, along with additional charges.

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Our animal friends are more than companions. Our furry and feathered playmates are reflections of our unconscious emotions and actions. Through their behavior, animals mirror the aspects of our lives that are out of harmony. These crafty creatures are on a compassionate mission: to help us re-align with our life goals when we get off course.

A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words

Sometimes this reflective phenomenon is easily seen between parents and children. On his TV show, Dr. Phil explains how children’s emotions and actions are reflections of their parents’ unconscious emotions and actions. Dr. Phil uses TV cameras in people’s homes to catch this reflection on video.

In one family, the cameras reveal how accurately a son reflects the emotional state of his mother. The mother is angry. The son is angry. Mom throws things when she is frustrated. So does her child. When feeling out of control, mom smacks her son. When having a tantrum, the child hits his mom. Before the mother saw her own actions on tape, she mistakenly thought that her son is the cause of the disharmony. The mother was unaware that her son is reflecting her own feelings. After seeing the tape, mom realizes that she will have to first change her own behavior before her child’s behavior will change.

The Pet Reflection

Animals, like children, also mirror our unconscious emotions and actions. Just like the son who reflects the anger of his mother, our pet “children” reflect how we really feel when we’re not aware of our true feelings and behaviors. If pets are “misbehaving,” our pet pals are most likely telling us that we’re “misbehaving.” We’re out of alignment with our life goals and don’t know it!

Animals see beyond our “I’ve got it all together” outer appearances. They know what’s really going on inside us. Being quite sensitive, it’s easy for animals to know that we’re angry, scared, confused or depressed before we know it. And to inform us, our pet buddies show us what’s going on with our feelings in the only way they have available—through their actions. Behaving in unusual or annoying ways is usually the only means critters have to get our attention.

Animals are in our lives to assist us to have more fun, joy and harmony. When pets are happy, they’re reflecting to us that we’re being successful in living in a way that’s harmonious and nurturing. And when pets are “misbehaving,” our pesky pals are “telling” us that we’re not acting in our own best interest. In a very real way, our pets “r” us.

Here’s an example of how the “pet reflection” works:

Wishbone, a Cocker Spaniel Who “Leaks”

Wishbone is a sweet cocker spaniel who loves people. Unfortunately, this wiggling ball of fur pees uncontrollably when he interacts with people. If people are standing too close when Wishbone greets them, he leaks all over their feet. Thinking Wishbone’s problem is physical, his “mom,” Ann, takes the spaniel to several veterinarians. Wishbone gets a clean bill of health. The cause of the problem is not physiological.

What’s this leaking spaniel reflecting about Ann? In one moment his behavior says, “I’m happy to see you.” The next second he repels people by peeing on them. The spunky spaniel is giving mixed messages to the people he enjoys being with. Wishbone might be reflecting that Ann is giving mixed messages to the people she enjoys being with.

When Ann tells me about “Wishbone’s” problem, the pet reflection becomes clear. On the one hand she praises her pooch saying, “Wishbone’s such a great dog.” In the next breath she reveals her pain and conflict complaining, “I’m so frustrated with him, I don’t know what to do.” Ann is giving me mixed messages! And the more Ann shares with me about the rest of her life, the more mixed messages I hear.

It doesn’t take me long to verify that Wishbone is reflecting Ann’s mixed communications. When I’m alone with the spaniel and I’m consistent with my message to him, my feet stay dry. Any time I give him a mixed message, he pees on me. I quickly learn not to say “What a good boy” at the same time I feel upset with him.

Through his contradictory actions, Wishbone is trying to tell Ann that she’s putting out contradictory messages to her world. Also, because Wishbone is unconsciously pushing away people he wants to be with, most likely Ann is unconsciously pushing away people she wants to be with. When I asked Ann about this pattern, she realized that she is inadvertently keeping people at a distance.

Wishbone’ s offering a reflective gift to Ann. He’s demonstrating to her that she’s sending mixed messages to him and other people. He’s showing Ann a way for her to be happier. Since Ann took Wishbone’s reflection to heart and is keeping her emotions more congruent with her actions, her relationships are improving. And to her delight, when she’s consistent with her messages to Wishbone, he doesn’t pee on her!

Our pets offer us a gift. They show us when we’re off course in reaching our life goals. We’ll never get our dreams if we’re out of sync with ourselves. So, it’s up to us to make the changes that will harmonize what we’re feeling and doing. And we’ll know when we’re back on course because our blessed companions will stop their disharmonious behavior!

What’s Your Pet’s Gift for You?

Is your dog nipping at people for no apparent reason? Is your horse or parrot biting you? How about your cat clawing your arm or your furniture? Does your pet hide or run away from you? These signs might be your animal companion’s way of showing you that you’re angry—or afraid.

Sometimes we’re not aware that we’re angry. Many people don’t like feeling out of control when angry feelings rumble through them. We don’t like feeling angry when we’d rather be feeling loving. So, when we get angry, we unconsciously stuff our emotions. If your pet is biting or clawing you, someone else or your furniture, this reflection might indicate that you’re unconsciously angry. Once you find your hidden anger and deal with it, your animal will stop biting or clawing.

At other times we might not realize we’re scared. When we’re afraid, we sometimes unconsciously use harsh, biting words to keep people at a distance. Or, we might unconsciously avoid people we’re afraid of. These actions help us feel safe when we’re scared. If your pet is snarling, biting, hiding or running away, this reflection might indicate that you’re afraid and trying to protect yourself. Rather than “bite” other people or “hide” to make yourself feel secure, you might choose a more conscious and desirable way to protect yourself. And once you feel safe, your animal will stop snarling, biting, hiding or running away!

Don’t Blame the Messenger!

When your spunky pet gets your attention through “misbehaving,” it’s for your highest good! So it’s to your benefit to see the reflection. Your buddy is telling you that you’ve strayed from living in a way that will make you happy.

The next time your pet “misbehaves,” rather than correcting your pet, why not experiment with changing yourself? Then notice what happens. Once you harmonize your own feelings and behavior, your “pet’s” behavior problem will “magically” disappear!

If you’d like to find out more about the reflective relationship between people and animals, here are some books that might help. Two books by Ted Andrews, “Animal-Speak” and “Animal-Wise,” show how people enrich their lives by understanding the specific traits of animals. “Animal Angels,” by Charlene R. Johnson and Michael Rebel, contains true tales about how animals guide people’s lives back to happiness and health.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sulana Stone, personal life coach, vision quest guide and animal communicator, assists people to get the gift of their pet’s reflection through email, phone and workshops. She provides hot tips and fresh articles for people who want more love in life, yearn for a more fulfilling job, or seek a purpose beyond the mundane in a FREE Prosperity Ezine at www.SedonaVisionQuest.com. Contact sulana@redvetteranch.com or 602.861.2631.

Europe has always been a desirable vacation destination. No matter what your interests are, Europe has something to offer. If museums are your thing, France leads that pack, although the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain is a must-see for art aficionados. Italy offers the culinary delights of Tuscany and the unparalleled atmosphere of the Grand Canal in Venice. Switzerland, Italy, and France provide winter sports enthusiasts with the best in Alpine skiing. To travel Europe is to travel in time, from ancient Roman ruins to the hottest nightclubs in Paris.

For many people, to travel Africa means exploring the great savannahs. Going on safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, filled with unimaginable beauty and the opportunity to see exotic animals in their natural habitats. Similarly, Westerners can travel Asia to immerse themselves in cultures vastly different from their own. The contrasts that Asian destinations provide - from the bustling metropolis that is Hong Kong and the high-tech Tokyo to the rural areas of Thailand and Vietnam - challenge and delight the senses.

Even as recently as twenty years ago, if you wished to travel Europe, travel Asia, or travel Africa, it would have been a pipe dream or one that required you to spend a lifetime’s worth of savings. Today’s global economy, however, translates into multi-city cheap tickets that can turn virtually anyone into a continent-hopping frequent flyer.

The Internet, of course, is the key to booking cheap tickets. Although individual airlines sometimes offer specials in international travel, third party companies are often the place to turn for cheap tickets. Their proprietary search technology allows them to link to dozens and dozens of airlines, and scour airfares at the lowest possible cost.

Once you’ve made the decision to undertake the adventure of a multi-city trip and travel Europe, travel Asia, or travel Africa, it’s time to book your airfare. The best approach to securing cheap tickets is flexibility. The more flexibility you have in your travel dates and in your destinations, the more likely you are to find the cheap tickets you desire.

With enough flexibility, you can even take a trip around the world for the cost of a single round trip airfare with a traditional carrier. Why not start at a major airline hub close to home, and see where your adventure takes you? Instead of having your heart set on flying from New York City to Paris, why not go from New York to Zurich, and then book a short flight on a smaller airline from Zurich to Paris? Small airlines often offer cheap tickets without a penalty for a one-way ticket.

If you want to see the world, you should make sure to pack a sense of adventure. That, combined with excellent Internet sleuthing skills, can make your travel dreams a reality.

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The Hoosier Hurricanes invaded Homestead, Florida for last weekend’s 4th annual Minor League Football News (MLFN) Super Football Weekend strong winded and left with reign.

In a game dominated by defense, the Hurricanes hammered the Carolina Express 41-0 to win MLFN’s AA National Championship.

“To reach this point so quickly is incredible,” said Hurricanes head coach John Starlin. “I really feel like a proud father to all of those guys.”

While the ‘Canes’ offense was strong, the play of their defense was dominant. The ‘Canes forced eight turnovers and controlled the Express’ offense, which towered over them in size and power. Early in the contest, it looked like the Express were going to use their Power I offensive attack to run right down the throat of the ‘Canes’ defense. When the Express were forced to throw, however, the speedy Hurricane secondary was able to take the game away. The first of four Express interceptions was thrown on that opening drive, and the Hurricanes never looked back.

“They were a tough team to scout, but I really think they underestimated our speed,” said Starlin. “Other coaches from their league were able to help me out as far as scouting, but I knew as solid as our defense was that we could play with anybody.”

Staying with the defensive theme of the game, linebacker Deon Smith was awarded the game’s MVP for his 12 tackle performance. He also intercepted a pass and forced a fumble.

The AA national title was the perfect end to a season that was already storybook for the Indianapolis squad, founded by co-owners Starlin, David Day, and NFL wide receiver Reggie Wayne. In their first year of existence, the Hurricanes were awarded Best New Team in the Midwest by MLFN after finishing 13-1 in the Ohio Valley Football League (OVFL). Their OVFL season finished with a Super Bowl victory over the Charlotte (MI) Roughriders, 21-0.

“This has really been a dream season for us,” said Starlin.

Starlin’s players have also won numerous accolades from MLFN. Four ‘Canes were honored with Midwest All-American status: Derrick Ellis was an honorable mention Midwest All-American at running back, wide receiver Scott Penick made second team Midwest All-American, and Corey Crumpton and Charles Avant were first and second team at defensive back, respectively.

Ellis, a former “Mr. Indiana” while playing running back in high school, was also named Running Back of the Year in the Midwest Region by MLFN.

The Hurricanes will return to the OVFL next season and compete to become the first ever back-to-back champion in league history, a feat no team has accomplished in 40 years of competition.

“We are trying to develop something special here,” said Starlin.

It certainly looks like the Hurricanes are off to a roaring start.

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US scientists have claimed that secondhand smokers are at higher risk of Breast Cancer. Earlier, their research also led to them to the conclusion that young women smokers are more likely to get addicted to smoking than young men.

Breast Cancer is the number one cancer among women and the count of its victim are rising very rapidly. This is for the first time that passive smoking has been directly linked with some sort of cancer. World Health Organization links smoking with 25 Cancers: Some of these cancers are : uterine, kidneys, cervix, pancreas, head and neck… The study firmly proves that smoking is not only injurious to your health but also to the company you are with. Wake Up!

Smoking doesn’t stop here with its side-effects. For women, smoking also increases the risk of strokes and heart diseases. And to add fuel to the fire, chances for heart related diseases gets ten-fold if they are taking birth-control pills side by side.

Besides this, smoking is also responsible for :

. Bad breath and stained teeth

. Risk of stomach ulcers and acid reflux.

. Charm on the face vanishes. Wrinkles develop soon.

. Setting up wrong examples for your children.

To learn more about ill-effects of smoking and to get tips and motivation to quit smoking, visit our website below.

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You are buying the home of your dreams with an “”interest-only mortgage!”" You’ll get a low mortgage payment, and you’ll maximize your tax deduction, all on your current income! Everything seems to be going good. But have you actually understood the notion of interest-only mortgage and how it functions?

Well it may break your bubble but there is no such thing as an interest-only mortgage - because eventually you’ll have to pay the loan principal as well. In other words, with an interest-only mortgage loan, you pay only the interest on the mortgage in monthly payments for a fixed term. After the end of that term, typically five to seven years, you pay the balance in a lump sum, or start paying off the principal. Net net! What you’re really getting is an interest-only payment method which can be combined with any type of conventional mortgage.

An Interest only mortgage can be an excellent option for some borrowers, who have a valid use for a lower initial required payment. For most homeowners, paying down mortgage debt is the most effective way to build wealth. Nonetheless, some may build wealth more rapidly by investing excess cash flow rather than paying down their mortgage. Of course for this to hold true, their return on investment must exceed the mortgage interest rate.

The interest only product was initially designed for persons whose income is cyclical. Borrowers with unpredictable incomes may value the flexibility the IO mortgage gives them. When their finances are tight, they can make the IO payment, and when they are flush they can make a considerable payment to principal.

Financial advisers don’t recommend interest-only mortgages to regular wage earners who take out moderate-size home loans and don’t have a strategy for investing the savings.

Don’t rule out interest-only mortgages. Think it’s pro and cons to your specific situation and the lender you would be working with. On the hind side also bear in mind to question yourself that interest-only payment may be working for friends or family but does it work for you?

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Not an easy subject right? Before we begin, the important thing to remember is that you don’t want to terrify your kids about the world we live in, or make them feel nervous on a daily basis. In particular with younger ones, we all know children are prone to nightmares when their imaginations are active about any kind of predator.

This is important for you as a parent also. We ARE very fortunate in Australia that the rate of non-parental child abductions is low in comparison to other countries. In our eyes though a ‘low’ rate is still too many, and our aim is that NO children or their families will ever have to go through the unthinkable. Other well reported statistics on the rates of child sexual abuse are far too high though, so some of the tips we’ll cover here are pertinent to helping your children protect themselves in these situations as well.

Let’s start with what NOT to say.
Most of us have been brought up with the traditional ’stranger danger’ message. “Don’t go with a stranger” has been proven to be horribly ineffective in keeping kids safe. So first rule of thumb is leave the word ’stranger’ out of your vocabulary when discussing safety with your kids. Why’s this?

Research has shown that most children when asked who a stranger is, will say ’someone mean or ugly looking’. They simply won’t view a nice looking lady or a kind looking man as someone they should steer clear of. When you think about it, we too probably only avoid a ’strange’ looking character who tries to talk to us in the street. In terms of child sexual abuse, the majority of children are molested by someone the family knows, sometimes by an actual family member. So advising children that only strangers are capable of harming them will place your children off guard.

For older children (around ten yrs plus) it should be ok to give the real reasons as to why you are concerned about child abductions and the tragic outcomes of some of these. For younger children though, we see absolutely no need for them to understand that there are people in the world who take children to sexually abuse and sometimes murder them. It is far better, and more advisable to ’stretch the truth’ a little and tell them something like “there are people out there who don’t have children of their own, so they try and steal someone else’s child”. This, in our opinion, is far easier for a little child to comprehend, and while scary enough in thought for them to take heed of what you say, won’t create unnecessary terror in their little heads.

Some 65% of non-parental child abductions are committed by someone the child or the childs’ parents have actually met before, no matter how briefly. (We say non-parental because the rate of disgruntled non-custodial parents who kidnap their children are much higher than abductions from other people.) Think of some scenarios where you have had a friendly, albeit brief banter going with someone you don’t know. A tradesperson that has come to your home; someone you chatted with in line at the post office or in the general neighbourhood; a salesperson coming to your door. All your child needs is to witness is you having a chat or a laugh with someone seemingly ‘nice’, and the child no longer views them as a stranger if they happen to come across them again. If mum is out the front gardening and little Sally sees her chatting to someone walking past with their cute dog, Sally is far more likely to let this person chat to her if she is out in the front garden without mum a few days later - especially if they have that cute little dog with them! Remember, most paedophiles are incredibly child savvy and personable with children.

So What Do You Say?
The best approach is to teach young children not to talk to ANYONE if you, a teacher, carer or other parent is not by their side. This may not sit well with parent’s hoping to instill politeness into their kids, but it’s by far the safest move. If an adult or responsible carer is not by their side, there is no need for cordiality, and most adults today will understand that.

If your child is old enough to walk to and from school on their own, or travel down to the shops without you, they need to understand how to react in certain circumstances. For example:

No adult should ask a child for help or directions. Kids can be caught off guard if someone pulls over in a car while they’re walking along or riding their bike. If the person yells out for directions, let your child know it’s ok for them to not respond, or they can simply say ‘I’m sorry, I can’t talk to you - you need to go and ask an adult’. Make sure they know never to approach the car to engage in conversation.

Equally this age group may feel obliged if someone struggling with their shopping bags or having trouble lifting something into a car asks them for help. Adults should ask other adults for help - not children! Advise your child that if this ever happens to them, not to go over and help the person, but to say “I’ll just go and find an adult to help you”. If applicable your child should then go into a shop and speak to the shopkeeper only (again, not just a shopper), to advise them someone is wanting help outside.

Common Tactics of Abductors
We’ve already mentioned what your child should do if an adult approaches them for help, but there are many other well known ‘tricks’ used to lure children away from safety. The obvious one is an adult offering gifts or lollies, or suggesting the child come and look at some cute little kittens or puppies. Teach your kids (all ages) that these are common tricks, and if anyone ever tells them they have something great to show them, they should ignore the offer and go immediately to a trusted adult or to a group of other kids to tell them.

Another example is where an adult may say to a child “quickly, come with me, your mummy/daddy has been hurt and they want me to take you to them.” Let your kids know that if something has ever happened to you for real, you would only send a family member/teacher etc. to get them. Stress that, even though it might sound very plausible because the person seems to know family names, they should go and find a trusted adult who can check it out. Go over again with your kids that, although they may slightly know the person who is telling them to come with them, they shouldn’t feel bad about saying no, and getting assistance from someone they know well.

More Hypothetical Scenarios
God forbid your child has found themselves vulnerable in a dangerous situation, but should someone have managed to take your child, role play what the person may say to them to get them to ’shut up’. Obviously an abductor/molester will want to hush a screaming child and may say things like “stop screaming or I’ll hurt your mother/father etc”. Let your kids know that this will not happen! and they are to scream, kick, scratch and punch for all their might. Yelling out “He/She’s not my mum/dad!” or “I don’t know this person!” is also advised. If your child has on his/her AmberWatch, then the alarm alert will really help draw attention from passer’s by to the situation.

Even with sexual molestation cases, children are often told by the perpetrator to keep quiet about what has happened, or he will ‘hurt’ someone else in the family, or something equally as terrible. If your child knows in advance that this is yet another well known ‘trick’ to keep them quiet, they can focus on protecting themselves, without the added fear and guilt that they may be causing more harm to others.

Be Specific about ‘No Go’ areas of the Body.
For the average parent, statistics that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys will experience some kind of sexual molestation in their childhood, is heartbreaking. Make sure your children know that any part of their body that a swimming costume covers is a ‘No Go’ area for anybody other than a trusted family member. This also includes touching parts of an adults body. Make sure your child knows that any sexual advance towards them is against the law. This will give them the confidence to assert themselves if they know it’s a legal crime, rather than just something mum or dad don’t want.

Keep open communication with your children and encourage them to talk to you about anything without guilt. Remember, paedophiles often use the “our little secret” ruse.

On a final note, molesters are very good at detecting attention/affection starved kids. Address any work/home life balances before it’s too late, knowing the effort you put into your children today will sow the seeds for the next generation of emotionally healthy adults.

Jo-Anne Rowland is the director of AmberWatch Australia, http://www.amberwatchaustralia.com, the Australian distributor of the AmberWatch. Recently featured on CNN’s Youth Trend Report and currently taking the child protection world by storm, the AmberWatch is being heralded as a ‘first of it’s kind’ child prevention/protection product. The beautiful Teri Hatcher has just been announced as the international spokesperson. For information on the US parent company please visit http://www.amberwatchfoundation.com

‘Make up and skin care’ is generally regarded as women’s forte. Men seldom indulge in ‘Make up and skin care’. Many men do care for their skin but make up is really alien to most men. Treating make up and skin care as different topics wouldn’t make sense; after all, make up will work only if the skin is healthy. So how do you exercise make up and skin care, together? Here are some tips for make up and skin care:

1. Always have skin care on mind, whether you are buying products for make up or actually applying them onto your skin after you have bought them. So what you are buying is a ‘make up and skin care’ product, not just a make up product. Check the ingredients to see if it contains things that you might be allergic to. Also check if it contains high concentration chemicals that can harm your skin.

2. ‘Make up and skin care’ is also about testing the products before using them. So, apply the make up on a small patch of skin e.g. earlobes and check how your skin reacts to it.

3. Keep track of expiry date on your make up products and never use them beyond the expiry date. In fact some products (e.g. vitamin C based products), if not stored properly, get spoilt much earlier than the expiry date.

4. Cleanliness is an important part of make up and skin care procedure. Sharpen your eye-liners regularly and keep all your makeup equipment clean at all times. You might fix a date, each month, for overhauling of your equipment. As part of cleanliness, your make up and skin care procedure should also include keeping your hair clean at all times.

5. Nail care is another important aspect of make up and skin care. Use a good quality nail polish and always keep your nails clean. Once you are done with cleaning and polishing your nails, you should rub in cuticle oil at the edges of the nail.

6. If you have deep-set eyes, you should use a liquid eye liner instead of a pencil one. This will prevent smudging at the deep edges of your eye-lid.

7. If you have a skin disorder e.g. acne, you should not apply heavy or chemical based make up. Consult your dermatologist if you are not sure about the make up products that you can use while you have acne or other skin disorder. Never try to squeeze pimples/ acne. Remember that make up and skin care should not conflict each other.

8. Use a mild make up remover (instead of just washing it away).

9. Another important ‘make up and skin care’ procedure is the following golden rule: “Never sleep with your make up on”

10. While applying a deodorant, make sure that you maintain the recommended distance between the nozzle and your skin (as mentioned on the deodorant pack).

So, make up and skin care should always go hand in hand. Do not try to treat make up and skin care differently.

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There is a great misconception about telemarketing. Say that word and people conjure images of having their day interrupted by machine-like individuals only interested in making a sale. This image is why so many have refused to list their number or have even gone as far to put themselves on a ‘no-call’ sheet. Is this wrong?

Yes and no.

There are, of course, going to be times when you do not want to chat with a persistent telemarketer. Everyone has received that long call during dinner, after having to deal with hard hours at work. When you want to relax, listening to a sales pitch is not the idea that comes to mind. So, yes, you give an abrupt goodbye or just forgo that formality all-together and hang up.

But… is this right? Should you simply refuse to listen to a telemarketer? Many would give a resounding “Yes!”. That is too hasty an answer, however. Sometimes, you have to listen to what is being offered–it may just be something you need.

Telemarketing, as an idea, works. It is the execution that people object to. That does not change the fact, however, that products and services (that you may need) are being offered. Yes, talking on the phone can be a hassle and, yes, you are not going to always be up for it. This should not force you into a phone-seclusion, though. Telemarketing could be a way for you to discover products that you would have otherwise never known about it. You may find things that quickly rise to the position of ‘essential’ just from listening to a salesperson.

This does not mean that you have to answer the phone each time, and it certainly doesn’t mean that you have to listen to every pitch. But you
should not be so fast to condemn a service that you just might use.

So when do you take the call? That depends on your schedule: if you work all day, you may not be interested in talking at night. That is understandable. On the weekend, however, you may have more time to actually listen to what is being offered. You should not just dismiss the call if you have a few minutes to spare. People often make that mistake. They decide that no time is the right time, and never bother to pick up the phone. That goes against common sense–you know that there will be products you want. Not all the time, of course, but there will be some. How can you learn about them without having it presented? Oh, yes, you might stumble across it online, but that’s no guarantee. You should be willing to listen if you have time to
do so.

Telemarketing is not the horror people often paint it to be. It is simply a way of letting you in on the latest services and products. You may not always need–or even want–these but you should allow yourself the option of hearing about them. So, do not be too hasty to put yourself on the ‘no-call’ sheet. You may just be missing out on something worth your time.

Richard Cussons is a prolific and diverse writer. You will find out more about lead generation at Telemarketing Info.