How to Effectively Remove Car Paint Scratches Tuesday, December 28, 2010

There are many different kinds of car polish, and the one you select should depend on what you're trying to achieve. Shallow, normal and deep polishes all require a different approaches, and this video explains best practices for each type. Get the car polish you need from AutoAnything: www.autoanything.com Find more auto detailing supplies here: www.autoanything.com



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Monty Python - Holy Grail "Most Śmierci" (The Brigde Of Death) PL Friday, December 24, 2010

To moje tłumaczenie jednego z odcinków serii filmów Holy Grail (Święty Graal) grupy Monty Python. Zdaje sobie sprawę, że tłumaczenie nie jest idealne i mogłam czegoś nie wyłapać lub coś przekręcić, ale wydaje mi się, że udało mi się utrzymać sens i klimat :) Translation into Polish language is mine. The movie owner is group Monty Python. I don't own any movie! I have only translated this movie into mhy language to make it available for more people and in a little bit to try myself with English. Seria Monty Python i Święty Graal/ Monty Python And The Holy Grail: Reżyseria/ Directed by: Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam Aktorzy/ Actors: Graham Chapman - Król Artur (King Arthur) John Cleese - Sir Lancelot Eric Idle - Sir Robin Michael Palin - Sir Galahad Terry Gilliam - Stary Człowiek (The Old Man) Monty Python official youtube site (when you can find oryginal movie without translation): www.youtube.com Monty Python i Święty Graal (Monty Python and the Holy Grail) - brytyjska surrealistyczna komedia filmowa z roku 1975 w reżyserii Terry'ego Jonesa i Terry'ego Gilliama będąca pierwszym filmem fabularnym stworzonym przez grupę Monty Pythona. Jej członkowie zarówno odgrywają główne role w filmie, jak i są też twórcami scenariusza filmu. (Źródło: pl.wikipedia.org Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 film written and performed by the comedy group Monty Python (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin), and directed by Gilliam and Jones ...



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Free Blues Club - NOCNA ZMIANA BLUESA - Harmonijkowy As Thursday, December 23, 2010

Polish blues at the Free Blues Club! Long party night with the most popular polish blues band: Nocna Zmiana Bluesa (free translation: Blues' Night Shift). Sławek Wierzcholski, harmonica virtuoso, vocalist, song writer founded his band over 25 years ago. Since then he has recorded 15 albums with the band and some 18 as a sideman to top polish musicians. The album 'Piątek Wieczorem' (Friday Night)recorded with Wojciech Karolak was awarded gold. The band has opened concerts of Blues Brothers (Nurnberg, Germany) and BB King's (Warsaw, '96). Charlie Musselwhite played harmonica on their album 'Chory na Bluesa' (Sick For Blues). The list is long -- please visit band's official website for more info & goodies. During the concert we had a nice surprise: an unexpected guest came in and joined the band on stage. Bartek Łęczycki, regarded as number 1 harmonica player performed a couple of songs. Years ago he was Sławek's student as the latter is an educator on a regular basis as well. To say the least: Bartek was awarded platinum for the album 'Koledzy' where he played with Maleńczuk & Waglewski. He came to visit us just after the concert promoting this album. This one was recorded on 01.03.2008 and is called 'Harmonica Ace'. :-) Enjoy! NOCNA ZMIANA BLUESA www.blues.ofek.pl Sławek Wierzcholski - harmonica, vocal Witek Jąkalski - acoustic guit Maras Dąbrowski - acoustic guit Piotr Dąbrowski - acoustic bass guit, vocal Grzegorz Minicz - drums, washboard Bartek Łęczycki - harmonica ...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayvrWWSrhJQ&hl=en

Car Cover Protection for Your Investment Monday, December 20, 2010

How much does it cost to get a paint job on your wheels? Anything under $1,000 is not going to be worth it, even for a typical family saloon and certainly not for anything special. A reasonable paint job will cost you over $1,500 and start going up from there as the car and paint job quality start increasing and even spraying a panel will set you back $100's, even with good car insurance to cover it (watch out for those deductibles and premium increases after a claim).

Now how much does a car cover cost you?

If you don't know the answer, you can be certain it is a fraction of the cost of a paint job. Even a high end, customized car cover will set you back less than $200 but the return on that investment is a heck of lot more than saving you the cost of a paint job!

A good quality car cover will provide the following protection and much more.

• Water protection - water resistant car covers will ensure your car is protected from the ravages of water and ice, especially salt water. Rust and mold will accumulate wherever water has a chance to build up, and your vehicle will smell if it is left for any length of time.


• Sun protection - cars are as susceptible to harmful UV radiation as you and I - they do get "sun burnt" and this will affect the paint job plus the car interior, both of which will fade in color and have unsightly discoloration.


• Air circulation - good car covers will allow the air to circulate which also helps moisture to be dispersed and prevented from accumulating. Allowing air circulation is a great way to stop mold and musty smells from affecting your car.


• Strong and robust - a car cover will also allow a good degree of protection from bird droppings, incidental scratches and dings, falling tree branches and twigs as well as a host of other potential physical hazards.


• Easy handling - a quality car cover will be made from advanced materials which provide all of the above protections, but will also be easy to fit, easy to pack away and store and be ready for use whenever you need them.

Ignore the math calculation for the moment and consider what it means to you driving around in your mint ride. There is no better feeling than be able to turn heads in your car because it looks like a million bucks, but at the same time, it doesn't have to cost you anywhere near that!

Now let's do the math calculation - say a top-of-the-line car cover comes in at $200; you use it properly and that halves the amount of polishing and car washing you need to do - that costs say $10 (and that's low) plus all of your time - now you need do it say half the time, - car cleaning drops from say $500 a year to $250 if were cleaning it every week.

Or how about this - you scratch a door panel, not too bad but bad enough that it won't come out with a polish and repair kit. It is too expensive to get repaired in the shop because that's $500 minimum. You sell the car, but because of the sub-standard body work, you now lose $1,000 on the resale price or loss in part-exchange value. How's that really expensive, top-of-the-range car cover costing $200 looking now?

The fact is, you'll be able to source a very good quality car cover for a lot less than $200 and still enjoy the same protection - if you treat your vehicle like an investment, it makes a lot of sense to take extra care of it, and that's why you need a car cover.

Jack Labens works for Empire Covers, a leading provider of car covers and accessories such as boat covers and truck bed covers. Empire Covers can be found online at: EmpireCovers.com.

Diana Krall - Why Should I Care? (polish translation)

Amazing song! I like it so much, that question: "Why Should I Care? " will probably become my new life motto :) Why should i care? Was there something more i could have done? Or was i not meant to be the one? Where's the life i thought we would share? And should i care? And will someone else get more of you? Will she go to sleep more sure of you? Will she wake up knowing you're still there? And why should i care? There's always one to turn and walk away And one who just wants to stay But who said that love is always fair? And why should i care? Should i leave you alone here in the dark? Holding my broken heart While a promise still hangs in the air Why should i care? *** Dlaczego powinno mi zależeć? Czy było coś, co mogłam zrobić? Czy to było przeznaczone, że to nie mogłam być ja? Gdzie jest życie, które razem mieliśmy dzielić? I czy powinno mi na tym zależeć? I czy ktos dostanie więcej CIEBIE? I czy ona pójdzie spać bardziej pewna ciebie? Czy ona sie obudzi wiedząc, że ty wciaz tam jesteś? I dlaczego ma mi na tym zależeć? Zawsze jest ten, co się odwraca i odchodzi I ta, która po prostu chce zostać... Ale kto powiedział, że miłość jest zawsze sprawiedliwa? I dlaczego ma mi zależeć? Czy mam cię zostawic tu, w ciemnościach? Trzymając moje złamane serce... gdy obietnica wciąż wisi w powietrzu? Dlaczego ma mi zależeć?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojwYaY0qz2w&hl=en

Prolong auto polish infomercial part 2 Saturday, December 18, 2010

This 1999 infomercial employed presenters Bob Eubanks and Larry Huffman to tell us how we could be sealing our car instead of waxing it. This product was said to last longer, was easier to apply and was more protecting than conventional auto waxes. The standard list of showy displays of the protection of the product (sulfuric acid, soot, non-dried paint) are displayed. See part 1 for the rest. This infomercial aired after a showing of the 1999 Monaco GP in the United States. It may have been a local insert of Fox Sports Network Bay Area or may have aired nationally.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XllMetoqorY&hl=en

Document Translation Services To Fit Your Needs

English is an international language, especially in the business world, but speaking and reading are two different things. This is why it is so important for you to choose carefully who does your document translation services.

Documents Can Be Tough

One of the major challenges with document translation is that documents often use more difficult words than ordinary speech. Even in business deals, the spoken word is much easier to handle than the written word.

You need someone to do your language conversion who is familiar with the right vocabulary. How many times have you sat down to write something and had to consult a dictionary, even when you were using English? This challenge makes document translation that much more difficult.

Translators Must Be Good Writers

Anyone can speak their own language, but not everyone can write well in it. When you are getting a foreign language translation of your important documents, you need someone who not only knows the foreign language well, but can write well in it.

Translators face the same challenges ordinary writers do. They have to make the document flow well, read well, make sense and sound right. These skills are different from regular interpretation. It's not enough just to get the meaning right.

A Few Little Mistakes Can Cost You

Your documents have to be high quality with no mistakes. As part of the company's document translation services, they have to be responsible for making sure there aren't mistakes. Your translated document must be perfect.

Written mistakes look terrible in any kind of official document. When speaking a foreign language, a few small mistakes here and there will go mostly unnoticed, and probably have no real effect on your business. But, mistakes in print are there in black and white for everyone to see.

In the same way that spelling mistakes in English can make even the most well-written, intelligent text look bad, mistakes in a translated text can have a disastrous effect. This is why accuracy is a the pinnacle in quality.

The Benefits Of These Services

Once you have found a good service that you can trust, you will be able to do business with people everywhere in the world. They will be able to draw up contracts, fill out invoices, translate advertising materials and many other services.

You may have many potential customers overseas who have some experience with English, but not enough to feel confident using your products or services. Customers and clients need to know that they completely understand what you are offering. Would you risk your time and money on something in Spanish, if you took Spanish in high school, and you think you know what it says?

With a good foreign language translation service, your services can reach the growing market of China, the entire continent of South America, Middle Eastern countries where Arabic is spoken, and the European market. Even in countries like Germany and France where English is widely spoken, a product or service that is offered in German or French will be more likely to be used than one that isn't.

Document conversions are trickier than interpretation. It takes a different set of skills to make a good, well-written translation of important texts. With a good service, you will be able to do business confidently with anyone anywhere in the world.

With an expert document translation service, you will be able to do business with people around the world. Visit Certified Translation Services online at http://www.certifiedtranslationservices.com/ to grow your business in the global market.

Different Varieties of Men's Briefs Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Men's underwear is certainly not something that men attach much importance to. They casually wear them and there is nothing more to it. But notwithstanding this fact, men's briefs are available in a lot varieties and styles giving men the opportunity to try different types and discover which works best for them.

Men's briefs that were considers as trivial and unimportant pieces of cloth for centuries, has during the last few decades has suddenly received a sudden boost in the market As men have started showing much interest in the innerwear segment. Many people wonder that for this cloth item being worn under the trousers or pants, where is the need for so many styles and designs. The answer is that different styles of underwear provide a liberty to men to choose from amongst various styles for their indoor and outdoor activities.

Cotton briefs are invariably the ideal ones to wear in warm climates. Make sure that your underwear is not too tight at the jock strap or at the waistband or else it would mean discomfort. Comfort should be the first consideration when it comes to men's underwear. In the last few decades, men's underwear has assumed importance and available in many different colors and styles. There are briefs, boxers and other boxer-briefs. As the name implies, boxer-briefs are extremely comfortable and they are also longer at the thighs.

When you are shopping for men's briefs, it is suggested that you try out different sizes and materials to select the ones most compatible with your body shape and fitting. Some men go with one kind of brief for workdays and go with another pair when they are at home or relaxing during weekends. Look to Calvin's, DKNY or Cin2 for some fabulous briefs. Boxer briefs are also available in many different styles and colors as well as fabrics. BVDs, Froot of Loom and the like are fine for boys under the age of 16. Unlike women, men are not fussy and are always quick to make their choice of underwear. Here are some of the better known varieties of Men's briefs in the market:

Contrast Contour Pouch Brief: are comfortable to wear daylong and they are durable and wash well.

DKNY Eco Hip Brief for men: are made of a cotton and bamboo mix and thus very eco-friendly. This fabric is naturally moisture-wicking and deodorizing. Reinforced stitching makes them extra supportive too.

C-IN2 Profile Contour Pouch Brief: Many people opt for this because, as they claim, they are a dream fit.

Emporio Armani Stretch Cotton Brief: are made of stretch cotton and many people prefer this type of fabric when it comes to briefs as they hold the shape better and the color does not fade as quickly as many other fabrics.

Calvin Klein 365 Brief has made rapid strides and is today acknowledged as a leading brand of briefs in the market known for their comfort and durability. They are a little more expensive than other brands but worth it, especially for special occasions.

Boxer-Briefs: Boxer briefs (and mini boxer briefs) seem to be worn by athletic types who generally detest briefs. Many say they like them because they are comfortable, and offer support. Again, they are available in a wide variety of fabrics and colors.

Boxers are clearly the underwear choice for most men. The general word is that boxers are sexy because mostly they cover up a lot but also leave something for the imagination. According to many if you had to run out of the house suddenly for whatever reason, you would rather run out in boxers than briefs. Thong Underwear is worn mostly by strippers and not by regular office-goers. Boxer Shorts: as the name suggests are similar to any other shorts. The main difference is that, unlike shorts these are worn below trousers or pants. They also have long legs, up to the thighs and have a loose fitting.

In the case of men's underwear, briefs, unlike boxer shorts hold the genitals in a fixed position, which makes briefs a popular underwear choice for men who are participating in sporting activities or doing lot of physical work. Tight briefs have been blamed for negatively affecting the sperm count as they may interfere with the cooling of the testicles. However, a study by the Journal of Urology concluded that underwear type is unlikely to have a significant effect on male fertility.

Alfred Thomas is an expert author, who is presently working on the site mens briefs, mens boxers. He has written many articles in various topics. For more information about mens boxer underwear, ed hardy swimwear. Visit our site speedo swimwear. Contact him at internationalarticle@gmail.com.

Indigo Tree - i am the car Monday, December 13, 2010

Clip formacji Indigo Tree do utworu "i am the car" z albumu "lullabies of love and death". Realizacja Bodo Kox i Marek Marlikowski.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcDZrhyWoKI&hl=en

Natalia & Ivan "...Too tired..." Sunday, December 12, 2010

Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia (anime/manga) Music: Юлия Савичева "Прости за любовь" Footage: fanart from photobucket.com and pixiv.net All pictures in this video are not mine *** Thanks to smagliczka1 for the translation into Polish: Posłuchaj, miałeś rację, Posłuchaj, mnie nie boli. I serce bez ciebie, Bije spokojnie. Posłuchaj, ja odeszłam. Posłuchaj tego, co było, I cisza powie ci Że ja kochałam. Ty serce moje, Wybacz za miłość. Ostygła. Posłuchaj mnie, Po prostu kochałam. (2x) Thanks to EGladka for the translation into English: Listen, you were right, Listen, it doesn't hurt me. And my heart beats peacefully without you. Listen, I left, Listen to that what was between us. And the silence will tell you - That I loved you. You are my heart. Forgive me my love. It cooled down. Listen to me, I just loved you. (2x)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy9641g78zM&hl=en

Plain English = Plain Sailing

Plain English is a writing style that readers can understand in one reading. It combines clear expression, effective structure and good document design. Sounds simple but why is it so hard to achieve, even for native speakers of the English language?

Our lives are littered with examples of bad writing, jargon and meaningless words in official documents, forms, emails, websites, contracts and instructions. Yet, we should be able to understand them at first reading-without a dictionary or a lawyer. When people understand information, they gain a sense of control and ability to make informed choices, and it is easier for them to communicate with you.

To stand out from the crowd, you should write to your readers as if you were talking to them, not at them. Try it! For the next thing you write, try putting things down the way you would actually say them. For example, do you use words like commence, instead of begin, prior instead of before, or assist instead of help when you speak?

When writing, ask yourself:

1. How much does the reader know about the subject?
2. What information do I actually need to give them?
3. What tone and style should I use?

Here are some basic principles of plain English writing:

1. Write the way you speak: keep your writing simple and use the first person instead of passive voice.
2. Use friendly, engaging and sincere language.
3. Respect your readers, adapting your style to their needs.
4. Use simple language when explaining technical terms.
5. Avoid jargon, cliches, trendy phrases and redundant words.
6. Keep your average sentence length to 15-20 words, with one idea per sentence.
7. Check your text carefully for errors, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
8. Pay attention to fonts, design and layout of your text as much as to the language.

Remember, professionals use ordinary words. Amateurs use impressive words.

Avoid Use
Additional more, extra
Assistance help
Commence begin, start
Endeavour try
Forward send
Obtain get
Prior to before

And just to summarise: Think before you write - Write with the reader in mind. - Check before you send.

Yours sincerely

Eva Hussain

With over 15 years experience in the language sector, Eva is a sought-after linguist, researcher, consultant and trainer. In addition to her native Polish, Eva speaks French, Russian, Turkish and Hindi. She's the owner of Polaron Language Services, http://www.polaron.com.au

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - cutscene 4/6 (Polish) Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Polish version of the fourth cutscene of the "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" video game. Translation: - Wonderful... Come! - Kakolukian...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aTMuS6axSc&hl=en

Home Based Data Entry - How to Grow Your Income With Data Entry Program Tuesday, December 7, 2010

There are a lot of opportunities in the internet that is why many people are taking advantage of it. Before, the internet was more often used as search tool for general information, but now it is usually use to apply for online jobs. Right now, the widely known online job in the Internet is online data entry. I bet you are aware that this is the most popular in the internet today. And I am sure that you are a bit skeptical about the quick money idea. I have to admit before I also cannot believe that simple typing can really earn me good money until the time I tried.

Most of the time it is interchange with offline data entry but these two are totally different. Online data typing requires internet connection. This type of work is usually paid by hour or per day while offline data entry is paid by the count of pages you can make. When it comes to the pay, online data entry workers can receive $50 dollars a day. On the other hand, offline data entry does not need the internet to get started. In offline typing, you can submit your assignment in your most convenient time whereas in online, you are given a deadline. In terms of income, workers get a minimum of $5 per page finished. As you can notice, they have different price.

Actually you can work your way up. All you need to do is search the internet for a data entry program. Just make sure that where you land is genuine because there are a lot of them who are pretending to be the genuine data entry program provider. This program is very helpful as it teaches the proper way to start the business, gives tips and polish individual skills, and they unveil the secret to earn great money the fastest and easiest way.

Before you get started, be sure to have a goal in mind but be realistic with your goal. A lot of programs claim that you can earn $200 in a day, others say that in their program you can earn up to $500 a day. But I recommend that you stick with smaller goal first so that you won't get frustrated easily when your goal and your earnings do not meet. To be honest, $200 is easy to earn when you already learn the ropes, I suggest that you follow the strategies taught in the data entry program because it will definitely make you succeed.

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Top 8 Tips to Save on Car Insurance Thursday, December 2, 2010

The costs of car insurance are receiving complaints all across America like clockwork. This is easy to understand, considering the fact a standard policy clocks in at several hundred dollars a year. Based on your age, driving record, and other factors, annual premiums may hit the peak or ride the wave. With that said, how it is possible to keep premiums low and save some money?

For starters, most states require that you purchase a minimum amount of liability coverage if you own a car. Enlisting for more than the bare minimum is a rule of thumb if you want to have enough protection. Lowering your car insurance costs can be done with a few steps without having to cancel your policy. Depending on your background, only a few of these steps may apply to you.

Top 8 Tips for Car Insurance Savings:

1. Look around

Shop around! An excellent time to add alternatives in your crosshairs is when your current policy is about to be renewed with the possibility of your premiums going up. Its interesting to know that car insurance premiums for the exact same type of coverage on the same car model can vary by up to hundreds of dollars according to insurer company, even in states that regulate its car insurance rates.

2. Raise your deductible

The cost of your policy can be greatly reduced by raising the deductible. 10 percent or more can easily be slashed off your annual premium if you raise your Geico insurance deductible, for example, from $300 to $500. Make sure enough financial resources are in reserve before you handle this larger deductible when the moment comes.

3. Polish that Credit Report

Credit histories are the bread and butter of loan and insurance industries. Car insurance companies like Geico and Allstate have eyes of hawks when it comes to these. Your insurance company compares your credit histories and determines how much of a risk you are with them. By making your monthly credit card payments on time and keeping a fresh credit history, Allstate and State Farm will provide you with lower car insurance rates.

4. Keep the Mileage Low

People who drive less than 7,000 miles a year may be eligible for low-mileage discounts. Check with your insurer to take advantage. If your new insurer has it, limit your driver to under the mileage limit as best you can. Public transportation and planes for long distance trips can slash the mileage to safe limits.

5. Maintain a Clean Driving Record

Price breaks are awarded left and right if clean driving records are maintained for a specified period of time (i.e. two years). A polished driving record is free of accidents, moving violations, speeding citations, DUIs, etc. during this time. Turn into a defensive driver and drive carefully always to become eligible for the discounts you deserve.

6. Don't drive a Flashy Lamborghini on city streets

Car insurance providers like Geico and Progressive rate cars according to a risk scale. Sports cars, luxury cars, and high-octane Lamborghinis and Ferraris (just examples) are higher risks because thieves love to go after them. According to statistics, drivers behind these cars are also more prone to accidents and have reckless driving habits. Expect to pay higher premiums for these cars than if you own a Honda Accord, for example. This is the same for standard sedans, station wagons, and pickup trucks.

7. Use Your Family as Part of a Multifamily/MultiPolicy discount

Insurance companies are ready to award discounts to those who buy more than one kind of insurance through the same company (i.e. car and home.) If you insure more than 1 car under the same policy through the same company, you may be qualified for a discount as well. Couples getting married to take advantage of nifty car insurance discounts happen like clockwork.
8. Load Your Car with Safety Features

Safety and anti-theft devices are your car's best friend. If automatic seat belts, airbags, and anti-lock brakes are installed into your car, it can lead to discounts since they lessen the chances of your car getting stolen or damaged by vandals.

Ray Prince is the author of www.Insurapedia.com, a site in its infancy that provides regularly updated, comprehensive coverage on all types of insurance. Browse its pages and have free access to a collection of information designed to inform the Insurance novices. Its entertaining articles cover everything from "How to Take Accident Scene Photos for Insurance Claims" to "Insuring that Husband with a Sketchy Driving Record" A News Feed is also handy for the latest insurance updates

English Channel - Business Women's Guide to Fashion Tuesday, November 30, 2010

European style is always fast forward, innovative, modern, elegant and classy. Especially in regards to British fashion houses and famous designers that showcase artful clothes for couture or ready to wear ensembles. British women are known for the elevated taste in fashion and style. They tend to lean more towards the conservative, classic (and sometimes modern), fresh, clean and elegant approach to dressing. You can expect to see British business women in tailored clothes with accessories that accent their outfits rather than dominate it. Now women from around the world can mirror their British counterparts without having to cross over the pond!

Listed below are tips that stylish, professional women can instantly implement into their wardrobe and channel their British style diva.

In the Trenches

Trench coats are a staple to any outerwear collection. They are versatile, classic and stylish for any outfit for any profession. Students, business women, lawyers, doctors, artists etc. can wear trench coats that blend into their style profiles. Trench coats are no longer being made in the classic khaki colors as from the days of old. Many clothing designers and retail companies are adding a punch of color to this classic piece with blacks, bright primary colors and even patterned prints. The shape of trench coats are also evolving. Women can purchase this outerwear in a cropped version, or in three-quarter length sleeves. Either way, trench coats are definitely here to stay.

Queen of Diamonds

Argyles are no longer reserved for your grand uncle or the finest golfers on the greens. They are being incorporated into almost every aspect of women's clothes and accessories. Besides the classic argyle vest, this fun pattern is being used for skirts, dresses, sweaters, socks, pins and handbags. Argyles also look dynamic with different textures such as silk, cotton, wool and velvet. It is usually worn in the day but can easily transition into the night with pearl accessories and sparkling accents. Argyles can also be paired perfectly with different patterns such as plaids, tweeds, pin stripes and even polka dots. The sky is the limit to the combination that can be created.

Chi Chi Okezie is owner/producer of SIMPLEnetworking, LLC in Metro-Atlanta, GA. Newly published author of "SIMPLEnetworking: Creating Opportunities ... The new form of success!" View excerpts of the book and polish your professional approach: http://www.snseminars.com

A Step by Step on How To Sand, Compound, Polish and Protect Sunday, November 28, 2010

Here is a step by step video of how to hand sand, compound, polish, and protect on your vehicle! In the future, we plan on including more how to videos of how to properly detail your vehicle! Happy Detailing!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6PyXbrNbsE&hl=en

What Makes A Handbag Unusual? Friday, November 26, 2010

Handbag, purse, satchel, bag, tote, sack . . . all are names for a woman's (and some men's) most important accessory. The one thing least likely to be forgotten or left behind. The one thing you need to carry your "stuff!" They come in all sizes and shapes, can be made of almost anything you can think of, from paper to straw to canvas to plastic, from metal to mesh to cloth, from calfskin to lambskin to crocodile and ostrich. It's still a bag and you need one (maybe many more than one!) So what makes a bag an Unusual Handbag?

Quality, style, craftsmanship, material and a certain cache: authentic designer handbags. These bags can range in price from a few hundred dollars to many thousands of dollars. Although there are new designers all the time, the established names are legendary: Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Cchanel, Balenciaga, Tods, Burberry, Dior, YSL, and the less well known and almost cultish Chloe, Ghurka, Bottega Veneta, and Miu Miu. Leathers either amazingly soft and supple or carefully textured to withstand the weather; meticulously crafted signature fabrics; rare and costly skins like ostrich, crocodile, python and other snakes; gold, silver, and titanium mesh; careful attention to details like stitching, hardware; sleeper bags that can be almost as coveted as the bags themselves; and, of course, the all-important logo, either subtly hidden somewhere or boldly emblazoned for the world to see. Carefully planned for and purchased, and passed from mother to daughter, or collected and hoarded by the wealthy and the celebrated. THESE are Unusual Handbags.

With all this going on, there are always those who would cheat and copy: the fakes (mostly from China but not exclusively.) Whether called "replicas" or "imitations" or "inspired-by," the fact is they aren't the real thing: they aren't made the same, they don't feel the same, they don't wear the same. They are fakes, and making them and selling them is illegal. Some people don't care and buy them knowingly. To each his own. But, sadly, there are many who pay good money only to find out later that they bought a fake. Sad. Don't be mislead.

It IS possible to find, admire, and buy AUTHENTIC designer handbags, even on the internet, and sometimes at a discount. Just be realistic: If a website is offering a new $2,000 Gucci handbag for less than $300 . . . it can't be real. Some brands just are not available except at company-owned boutiques and high-end department stores (Louis Vuitton is a great example.)

Mike Ferrari
http://www.UnusualThreads.com

Do You Need Designer Jeans to Get the Best Fit For Your Curvy Body Type? Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Many curvy girls are quick to issue an emphatic "No!" to the question of whether designer jeans better fit voluptuous figures. There are two common mistakes that are made by women when shopping for jeans. The first mistake is to get starry-eyed by glossy photoshopped pictures of their favorite celebrities in designer jeans. Before you head out to your local department store and try on dozens of expensive jeans, ask yourself a few questions:

Do those to-die-for jeans match my body type?

Put down the People magazine for just one moment. While we can certainly agree that our favorite celebrities are usually impeccably styled and admire their passion for great fashion on and off of the Red Carpet, you need to take a realistic inventory of whether their choice in fashion suits you. Does your body resemble the classic hourglass figure or are you pear-shaped (bottom-heavy)? If so, then those J Brand Jeans you've been eying that look great on a gaunt celebrity may not have enough give-and-pull that you need around the hips and thighs.

Does wearing expensive designer jeans equal better fit?

Of course, the huge PR and marketing machines that support the billion dollar fashion industry will tell you an unequivocal "Yes!" But that's because they want to make themselves $200+ dollars richer for each pair of jeans sold. Don't fall for the hype. Let's be real... Much like the rest of the designer fashion industry, these jeans are not created for the average girl in mind. They're not even created to fit a wide range of body types. Because of this, several smaller brands have infiltrated into the marketplace that cater specifically to the needs of curvy women - and they are reaping the rewards to the tune of amazing sales and product loyalty.

One brand of jeans designed for curvy women is PZI Jeans. You may be familiar (unfortunately) with jeans that fit in the hips and thighs, but are literally swimming around your waist. These jeans are designed instead with a tapered waist to fit comfortably around the waist, thighs, and butt - without the dreaded gap in the back! These jeans come in a wide range of sizes - from 4 to 18 - and in various lengths to fit any height from petite to tall.

According to recent surveys, the majority of women struggle with finding jeans that fit and flatter. You don't have to be one of them! Please visit Jeans for Curvy Women for your guide to finding your best-fitting jeans for curvy figures!

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Polish National Anthem Friday, November 19, 2010

Polish National Anthem sung in Polish with English translation.



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Diagnosing and Changing Dead Car Batteries Wednesday, November 3, 2010

If your car battery is not working, you should not be in a rush to change it. You should first troubleshoot because the problem could be current leakage, insufficient fluid, or other problems that can be fixed. You do not need to take your car to an auto mechanic if you are having car battery problems. Doing the troubleshooting and the changing yourself will save you money. Primarily, you should make sure it is the battery that has problems and you are not having other problems such as lack of gasoline. To do this, turn the ignition - you should only get a small click of the starter cylinoid engaging when you do this.

To troubleshoot, open the hood of your car and look at the connections to the positive and the negative terminals. If they are dirty, clean them since this means the problem might be that the circuit is not being completed. You should also clean the surface of the battery since the problem might be current leakage. You should clean the battery terminals because a build-up of a white powder between the terminal and the cable will prevent current flow to the starter. The cleaning should be done with a wet rag and baking soda and if you should use sandpaper if the terminals are corroded. Check whether the problem is a shorted positive terminal. The positive terminal should never be connected to any part of the car.

Before condemning your battery, you should try to recharge it. The car should be able to recharge the battery, but if this is not happening, buy or borrow a battery charger. The charger has a red and a black cable. Connect the red cable to the positive terminal and the black cable to the negative terminal. Charge until the indicator changes to green if the charger has an indicator. If it does not, disconnect the charger and use a voltmeter to check the voltage. From your user's manual, you will be able to tell when the battery is fully charged. You should be careful when checking the voltage while the car is running. This is because some parts move so fast that you may think they are stationary. Note that although you cannot get a shock from the battery, the current can be dangerous to the human heart and the nervous system.

If the battery is below 11 volts, this is an indication that it needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, you should know the correct procedures and you should know all the components and where they go. The batteries of most modern cars are usually hidden inside plastic boxes in one of the front corners of the engine compartment. To remove the battery, make sure the car engine is turned off to prevent the risk of accidents. Remove the cables connecting the battery to the starter - they are usually fastened using bolts. Remove the battery and drain the acid inside. Many stores take used batteries for recycling, but note you may have to pay for this. To replace the battery, make sure the car engine is turned off. Do not cross the terminals as this will damage the battery - there is an indication of the positive and the negative terminal on the body of the battery. Fill the battery with the acid and you will be good to go.

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Is Deaf Love True Love? Sunday, October 31, 2010

Have you ever experienced language barrier? If you have ever gone to a different city or state, country or continent you know what I am talking about. Over the years, I have lived in different places. I am from an English speaking country so you can imagine what happened when I visited Montreal Canada. I did not know even a single french word and so I behaved just like a deaf person. I wanted to date a french girl despite the language barrier. I loved her and that is when I started to wonder whether there is deaf love. We read about it in books, and even watch it in movies where two people from different planets meet and fall in love without exchanging even a single word.

I know deaf dating actually exists but what about deaf love that seems to transcend any language? Love is a non-verbal feeling which is shared by two people. True love does not depend on your behavior. If you love people because of what they say to you and how they play with their words, I am afraid you might be a little bit misguided. Love is a strong feeling that conquers all. It does not respect class, ethnic background or even physical features like mountains and distance. No wonder it is not even limited by language barriers and disabilities. Songs have been written and movies acted of people who had no hearing impediment coupling up with a deaf person.

In these gorgeous romantic movies, some guy will go for a holiday in a deserted place with only a planet guide for company. Within no time he falls in love with a beautiful village girl from the nearby village who does not know how the world looks like outside her village. Does deaf love happen like this or does Hollywood lie to me all the time? With the increasing number of inter-tribal relationships, it is evident that deaf love exists. Every second there is a romantic relationship transpiring between people who speak each other's language terribly. Love is a driving force that makes it possible for each lover to learn the others mother tongue with much ease. It creates the right attitude and makes it bearable to learn even the most difficult language with the required patience.

A french guy in love with an English girl will try to polish his English as the girl polishes on her French. That is the power of love and it brings out the beauty of deaf love. The two people result into being bilingual. What is the first gift that the two people will buy for each other on their first date? The will buy their language dictionary and take to the new found deaf love. That is the perfect form of dedication, love and commitment that two people facing a language barrier can give to each other. These people usually enjoy better communication than people who speak the same language. This is because they have made communication their most important business.

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The Best Teeth Bleaching Products Friday, October 29, 2010

Getting your teeth whitened can provide you with more confidence in your appearance, which can improve your life in a variety of different ways. Also, it can make you more apt to smile which is a good thing. We should all smile as often as possible. But how do you choose the best teeth bleaching products? They all claim to be the best. If you pay attention to three basic things, you should have no problem picking out an effective teeth whitener.

It may sound simple, but you should definitely look at the reputation of the company that makes the product and the product itself. Can they provide customer testimonials? Have outside media sources done any reports on them or their teeth bleaching product specifically? How much do they have to spend to advertise? Can they rely on word of mouth? What is their warranty policy?

Secondly, look to see what the main active ingredient is. It will be either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. A better product will contain carbamide peroxide because it is more effective in cleaning the enamel. This is what makes teeth white. The carbamide peroxide should be about twenty percent of the solution. Any less and it won't be as effective as it could be. Any more and it could cause painful side effects.

Last, any good teeth bleachers will also protect the teeth from future staining. After all, few of us are willing to give up our coffee, wine or cigarettes just for whiter teeth. A good product will protect the enamel with a polish type substance that will not only add shine to the teeth but keep them looking white and bright.

The best teeth bleaching products will also be inexpensive. Several hundred dollars is too much to spend on one.

More Expensive Doe Not Necessarily Mean Better!

For information on a reputable and inexpensive dual treatment teeth whitener visit Best Teeth Bleaching [http://www.getyourteethwhitened.info]. The product is highly rated and they have a ninety day money back guarantee.

Dixieland Crackerjacks on tour. Life on the road as a touring musician Sunday, October 24, 2010

The part you don't usually see. Travelling, travelling.... What happens besides the concert and the show? www.dixielandcrackerjacks.com Music fragments - Happy Dance (A.Brandsma) - The name of the second tune is "Mame" from the musical stage play of the same name. (Jerry Herman) - Bye Bye Blackbird) Translation of Polish words : Marek Boym. Slidin' Selena Lielian Tan Michel Muller Koos Greven Bert Brandsma part 1. Travelling part 2. The Show part 3. Eating, drinking, surviving part 4. After hours Jam Session in a dark Jazz Club. Do you think it is the same with : Britney Spears Lauryn Hill Celine Dion Nelly Elvis Presley Peter Andre Freddie Mercury Robbie Williams James Brown Selena Jennifer Ellison Victoria Beckham Justin Timberlake Westlife Kate Bush Kylie Minogue Bob Marley Sting Busted Usher Chris de Burgh Eminem Ozzy Osbourne Christina Aguilera Mariah Carey Aaron Carter Hilary Duff Natalie Imbruglia Jennifer Lopez Madonna Kylie Minogue Jessica Simpson Britney Spears Gwen Stefani and Justin Timberlake Probably, but we doubt it!



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Beautiful Toenails - The Secret to Healthy and Strong Nails Monday, October 18, 2010

If you have long desired healthy, strong, and beautiful toenails, then you have come to the right place! Believe it or not, there are some simple and straightforward tips that can help you achieve the beautiful toenails that you have always dreamed of. The first step to beautiful toenails is surveying the nails you already have. Are they discolored or flaky? If so, then you should consider a visit to your local podiatrist, as you could be suffering from an unsightly and unwanted condition such as toenail fungus. Otherwise, if your nails seem healthy, you can feel free to proceed with these simple and practical toenail beauty tips.

1. Keep Your Feet Dry. One of the best secrets to beautiful and healthy toenails is to keep your feet as dry as possible at all times. Wearing clean, dry socks, and changing your socks immediately after working out can achieve this. Excess moisture in your feet can not only encourage unwanted foot problems such as toenail fungus, but can also cause your toenails to become weaker and start to peel. One of the best methods of achieving beautiful toenails is to ensure that they are strong. After that, everything else will fall into place.

2. Polishes and Treatments. There are no proven scientific methods to grow nails rapidly. However, there are some excellent treatments on the market that encourage nail growth; and furthermore, these great products encourage healthy nail growth. Brands like Sally Hansen and OPI offer products that help to speed up the growing process, and also encourage nail strength and reduce chipping and peeling. Layer their products under the colored nail polishes, and you will see healthier nails after a few months of usage.

3. Prevention, Prevention, Prevention. One of the best ways to achieve healthy and beautiful toenails is to prevent problems like toenail fungus or warts from happening. The best way (besides keeping your feet clean and dry) is to wear shower shoes or flip flops when using public facilities such as gym locker rooms or hotel bathrooms. These moist, high traffic facilities can be a great hotbed for viruses such as toenail fungus and the human papilloma virus, HPV, which causes unsightly plantar warts.

As you can see, the secrets to healthy toenails will not require you to invest in hundreds of dollars worth of beauty products! Indeed, the secret lies in these basic, common sense practices.

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Advanced Management Skills - The Thorny Issue of Fairness Sunday, October 10, 2010

Fairness is a virtue

We all agree that, as a manager we should:

1. Treat others fairly

2. Be treated fairly

We all agree that it would be wrong to:

1. Accept unfair treatment

2. Treat others unfairly

If theirs is so much agreement over the word FAIRNESS

Then how come the concept causes so many problems and conflicts?

How often do you hear people complaining?

It is not fair!

Fairness is an "often used but ill defined" word.

The concept of fairness falls under the category of words labelled "Often used but ILL defined."

i.e. there are multiple interpretations to the same word.

Consequently you can have the same set of facts presented to three people

- One will claim the story is an example of fairness.

- The second one says the same story is an example of UN-fairness".

- And the third person will be undecided, and say "I can see both sides".

It is important that you completely understand "fairness" so that you can decide what to do in particular circumstances.

Fairness has four major meanings

Let us call them "fairness formulas"

The four formulas share a common root

The common root is

"Fairness is a moral principle intended to guide proper relationships between people. Fairness is based upon...."

Now it gets tricky because there are four continuations of the above statement

Fairness formula 1

"Fairness is a moral principle intended to guide proper relationships between people. Fairness is based upon....

The principle that I SHOULD GET WHATEVER I WANT! And if I do not- IT IS NOT FAIR"

This is called the "baby response" to the fairness question

"I WANT IT. IF I DON'T GET IT, it is not fair".

Would you agree this is a false definition?

Just because you don't have a Porsche does not make life unfair.

Fairness formula 2

"Fairness is a moral principle intended to guide proper relationships between people. Fairness is based upon....

Everyone is treated according to the same laws, policies and procedures

Irrespective of their Colour, race Sexuality gender Religion etc."

Would you agree that this is a correct version of fairness?

That we should not judge people differently because they are of a different

- Sex

- Age

- Colour

- Religion

- Accent

- Disability

Fairness formula 3

"Fairness is a moral principle intended to guide proper relationships between people. Fairness is based upon...."

Ensuring everyone receives everything for which they are entitled BY virtue of their performance and productive effort

That their level of wealth is Dependent on their productive effort

If they have not earned it , it should not be made available

Even if they NEED it."

This is called the "Trader" model of fairness

Should people be given ALL they have earned by their productive thought and action, even if it means they have far more than they need and much more than the others?

Many people believe in it- they think this is common sense.

Many do not- they think it is unfair that some people earn much more than others.

What is your opinion?

Should not some of the excess be shared amongst those in need?

Fairness formula 4

"Fairness is a moral principle intended to guide proper relationships between people. Fairness is based upon...."

Ensuring everyone has access to the sufficient riches to satisfy their need.

Irrespective of their productive effort

If they need it, should be made available from

1. The rest of the team or

2. Society"

This is called the "social model" of fairness

Many people believe in it- they think the wealth should be redistributed from the HAVES to the HAVE NOTS.

Many do not like this- they say "Why should my hard earned riches be shared out and given to those who have not earned it?

What is your opinion?

Should people be given a small degree of your wealth, because they need it?

Don't you have more than you need to survive in comfort?

Should he be given small concessions at the expense of the others, because he needs it?

Why?

You can see that Fairness formula 1 (The principle that I SHOULD GET WHATEVER I WANT! And if I do not- IT IS NOT FAIR) seems to be capable of rejection by everyone?

No problem there.

Formula 2 (Everyone is treated according to the same laws, policies and procedures Irrespective of their Colour, race Sexuality gender Religion etc.) will be rejected by many .

But there are still some people who will treat you harshly because you are

- Foreign to them

- A woman

- Not a woman

- A certain religion

- A certain colour

- A certain minority section of society

Is that fair?

Most would say definitely not.

Some will still say:

"I don't like her because is a Black, / gay, / disabled, / polish, /Muslim /woman"

Fairness formulas 3 and 4 cause many conflict because they are opposite's formulas

Formula 3 says "Give people what they need even if they have not earned it"

BUT 4 says "Don't let people have what they need, UNLESS they have earned it"

Formula 3 says "society is responsible for the individual"

BUT 4 says "The society is NOT responsible for the individual"

Formula 3 says "Proof of Need should be enough to satisfy a claim for concessions"

BUT 4 Says "proof of Need is not enough to satisfy a claim for concessions".

The clash between formulas three and four cause many of the conflicts at work

For example:

Is a Social Need (i.e. child care issues) a legitimate claim for me to come in late and go home early?

- I need to have the afternoon off to go to my Childs school play"

- I have to leave early to go to the dentist"

Is it fair to give such concessions?

This question is similar to many you need to sort out in your own mind.

It is up to you to ponder your policy in relation to the clash between formulas 3 and 4

Here are the steps

- Analyse the two competing versions of fairness (three and four)

- Decide which represents the best version of fairness for your context.

- Apply the version with even handedness, every day, to everyone.

- Remember that whichever policy you choose, you will find half the others have adopted the opposite policy.

So be prepared!

Summary

Fairness is a virtue.

Fairness is an "often used but ill defined" concept.

It is important that you completely understand "fairness" so that you can decide what to do.

Fairness has four major meanings

Review and understand the four fairness formulas- especially formulas three and four.

It is up to you to ponder your policy

Analyse the competing versions of fairness and apply the best version with even handedness.

Remember that half the others have adopted the opposite policies.

Good luck!

Chris Farmer is an expert in Management Training. His training courses through the Corporate Coach Group have helped hundreds of managers become immediately more effective.

Choosing a Nerf Gun Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Many people will want to pick out their Nerf gun based on how cool it looks, which can be hard to do, since their bright paint jobs and new designs make them all look pretty cool. If you're shopping for a child you will probably want to pick one out based on its age range, since some Nerf guns and weapons can be more powerful than others. They can also have more complicated shooting styles or are too heavy for younger Nerf blasters. Another option you will want to consider when choosing your Nerf gun is where it is going to be used. More powerful guns can shoot up to forty feet and probably aren't recommended for indoor use. But there are less powerful guns that can be used for living room or office Nerf battles as well.

Several of the more popular guns include the Nerf Maverick, Nerf Raider, and Nerf Vulcan. They are all very cool-looking guns but each serve different purposes in your Nerf arsenal. The Nerf Maverick is a smaller gun that looks similar to a revolver. When you're ready for battle simply load the 6 foam darts into the round chamber and you can fire them off in a matter of seconds. The Maverick could very easily be an indoor or outdoor gun as it only shoots up to 15 feet.

The Nerf Raider and Nerf Vulcan on the other hand are quite a bit bigger and recommended more for the big kid who loves Nerf. The Raider is Nerf's version of a Tommy-gun. Its claim is the largest capacity Nerf gun ever. It holds 35 darts in its drum magazine and can shoot a single shot or can be set to rapid fire to give you an edge in your next Nerf battle.

Weighing in at 8 pounds, the Nerf Vulcan shoots rapid fire mini darts. With an attached ammo belt and target sites you'll never run out of Nerf ammo and it provides some of the most precise shooting accuracy. Both the Vulcan and the Raider are probably better for outdoor use as they are able to shoot a further distance. Either one would be a fine choice to take into your next Nerf battle.

With all of the choice of Nerf guns out there you will need to do your research to find which one is best suited to your needs and shooting abilities. And with all the safe fun you can have with a Nerf gun, why not add them all to your Nerf Gun arsenal.

GadgetFind.com likes Nerf guns some much it has created its own Nerf secton listing all the greatest Nerf guns, Nerf blasters, and more. Check out the Nerf Vulcan Auto Cannon and Nerf Maverick at GadgetFind.com today. Jeremy Thompson is an editor for Gadget Find.

Grimmjow i Ulquiorra - Wyrywanie Lachonów[cz.2]

REUPLOAD Grimmjow teachs Ulqiorra how to pick up chicks. Sorry, only in polish, even if I add a translation, you wouldn't undertand the jokes. _______________________________________ Miłego oglądania! _______________________________________ #83 - Najpopularniejsze zakładki (Dzisiaj)) - Rozrywka #55 - Najpopularniejsze zakładki (Dzisiaj)) - Rozrywka



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Meguiars defeated outside the Auto Zone Thursday, September 30, 2010

Production Car Care Products outshines the new "Ultimate Quick Detailer" from Meguiars outside the Auto Zone



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The Importance of Effective Communication in the Media Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Communication is something we just take for granted. I am tempted to say that it is a vital part of our existence but I will dare say that it is THE vital part of our existence.

We communicate all the time. Verbally, nonverbally, in person, in the media, through documents, via the internet, in our heads, with our families, with our neighbors, co-workers, customer service people, with God.

We are constantly sending out a message or receiving one.
But for the sake of keeping to MY topic, lets talk a little bit about the importance of effective communication when you are selling yourself through media.

Here are 3 things you must keep in mind when you get the "spotlight" opportunity:

Image- Do worry about how you look. This will be your opportunity to really put yourself out there and thousands of people will see you and make a judgement about you and it is safe to say that more than 50 percent of that judgement will be based on how you look. Unfair? Maybe, but really it's just how it is. Now by image I don't mean you need to fit a certain standard. No. You have to look sharp! Get a trendy haircut, go get a facial so that your face is glowing and on the day of the interview. Make sure your makeup is done properly. With colors and tones that suit you. Do you wear glasses? Are they boring and old fashion? Consider getting a more "trendy" pair. Women, get the eye brows and nails done. I once saw a woman on T.V. with chipped off nail polish talking about mortgages. It was distracting and hard to see her as the expert that she was when she looked so undone. So really polish yourself up and aim at looking your best on that interview.

Voice Modulation-One of the most important things I do as a Media Coach is teach people how to modulate their voice. Some people either speak in a very low voice or a very high voice. Some tend to start off just right and then die out towards the end of what they are saying. Learn to speak in a tone of voice that is consistent, clear, and leveled. And it may sound easy. But it takes practice. So start recording yourself and listening to how you sound. And we always hate our own voices so have someone critique it or hire a Media Coach to help you modulate that voice.

Talking Points-You would think that if someone was trying to get on the media they would know what they wanted to say. Well, think again. It is so taken for granted. Figure out what your main point is and come up with 4 or 5 key points that you can communicate in quick soundbites. When you are on-air you only have a couple of minutes if not seconds, depending on the type of media venue you are appearing on, to say what you have to say. So be prepared to condense all your knowledge into simple to understand points.

Remember that ultimately what you want is to gain the trust of the public. Would you trust a sloppy, unprepared, whisperer? Probably not. So go that extra mile and really pamper yourself to look and expose the sassy expert that you are!

© 2008 Julissa M. Fernandez

Entrepreneur Julissa Fernandez a.k.a "The Sassy Media Guru" is a Media Coach and Media Consultant helping other women entrepreneurs become Media Darlings. To learn more visit: http://www.synergycommunication.net

Ensoku - kairaku to~ [polish sub] Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Special~! mikirin.livejournal.com



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Russian Roulette Monday, September 20, 2010

"The world is leaving one epoch, the 'Cold War,' and entering a new one. We have buried the Cold War at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea" [Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, Malta, December 1989].

Who stands to gain the most from the destabilization of oil prices?

Ten years ago Russia was in a state of disarray reminiscent of the Seventeenth Century. Putin's predecessor, Boris Yeltsin, had secured re-election in 1996 only by turning the privatization of the Russian energy sector into a sleazy scam, trading oil and gas fields for campaign contributions. Meanwhile, ordinary Russians had to endure rampant inflation and unemployment. As former Soviet republics and Warsaw Pact allies queued up to join NATO, the superpower seemed really to have become - as the Cold War joke had it - Upper Volta with missiles.

Then, at the end of 1999 Vladimir Putin took over, and since then he has ruthlessly reasserted the Kremlin's control over the energy sector - in fact over the entire country. When it comes to energy, Putin's Russia seems prone to loutish behaviour, despite constant claims that Russia is a reliable partner. Russian officials have made no secret of wanting to keep big oil projects in the family, and thus have pushed out of the country pretty much all major oil players, from Royal Dutch Shell to Mitsubishi. And the Kremlin has often intimidated neighbours with threats to cut off their oil or gas supplies. Last winter, for example, Russia appeared to blackmail the Ukraine's new pro-western government by cutting off the country's gas amid a dispute over prices. Early this year, when Lithuania had the temerity to sell an oil refinery to a Polish firm instead of a Russian one, the pipeline that supplies the refinery with Russian oil suddenly succumbed to a mysterious technical fault.

Through these bullying methods Russia's economy has bounced back, with growth averaging almost 7 percent and inflation coming down into single digits, and has enabled the country to once again re-establish its former political clout throughout the world. So much so, in fact, that at the recent international conference on Security Policy in Munich the Russian President declared that a "unipolar world", meaning a world dominated by the United States, would "plunge into an abyss of permanent conflicts".

Maybe so, but what would happen to a world dominated by Putin's Russian Federation?

His Russia is an energy empire, sitting on more than a quarter of the world's proven reserves of natural gas, 17 percent of its coal and 7 percent of its oil. America, for geographical and political reasons is not one of Russia's main customers, but three-fifths of Europe's natural-gas imports and one-fifth of its oil come from Russia. Energy is a weapon with which Vladimir Putin seems to be intent at restoring the lost greatness of the Soviet Empire. No longer needs Russia to go beg the West for money cap in hand, as it did in Boris Yeltsin's days. Now it can stand tall once more, not the least among the neighbouring former Soviet countries that many in Moscow have never reconciled themselves to losing.

Mr. Putin's use of energy as a weapon is only one instance of a newly-found Russian assertiveness that nowadays seems to border on gangsterism, as clearly pointed out by the assassination of former Russian Agent Alexander Litvinenko in London in December, 2006. Polonium has its merits.

Russia's geopolitical power has become a function of its energy exports. As history teaches us, the energy crisis of the 1970's helped the Soviet economy very much even has it hurt the West, by bathing the ailing Soviet system in petrodollars. But as oil prices slid below an average price of USD 20 per bbl. from 1986 through 1996, Russian power and prestige slid too. It is no coincidence that the price of oil touched USD 11 per bbl. in Yeltsin's miserable last year.

As the renaissance of Russia is now well under way, one can't avoid wondering the political implications of today's very expensive oil, for which we all pay out of our own pockets. Quite simply Russia is, after all, the only major power that has an interest in high oil prices, both economic and political. Which then conversely means that Russia is the only major power with no interest whatsoever in the stability of the Middle East. And it shows.

Russia poses America's biggest problem when it comes to stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability. Russia is the one supplying Iran with more than 3000 centrifuges for the enrichment of uranium. Russia is fomenting anti-Americanism throughout the region as well as sowing the seeds of discord among Arabs. Russia's condemnation of President Ahmadinejad's repeated calls for Israel to be wiped off the map was lukewarm, at best. Russia is building the Iranian nuclear reactor at Busher, and the Russians have recently been awarded the contract to build an additional six such plants.

So, would this be the world with the Russian Federation at the helm? A world where destabilization of the Middle East would guarantee high energy prices on which Russian power has come to depend?

Some things never seem to change.

Luigi Frascati

Luigi Frascati is a Real Estate Agent based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics and maintains a weblog entitled the Real Estate Chronicle where you can find the full collection of his articles on Real Estate Economics and Finance. Luigi is associated with the Sutton Group, the largest real estate organization in Canada, and is based with Sutton-Centre Realty in Burnaby, BC.

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NO SHAT Metal Polish Demonstration 2 Saturday, September 18, 2010

NO SHAT Metal Polish Demonstration



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Changing Windshield Wipers Simplified

Wipers are generally affordable and no car owner has a right to forgo their replacement once they are worn out. Apart from that, they are among the simplest things to fix and replace among all car parts. However, people are well known to forget all about wipers for their windshields until the rainy season begins and they realize that their wipers cannot clear their windshield as required.

Fixing windshields is easy and fast. In fact it takes less than ten minutes to do so. It is advisable to fix them at the parts store where you purchase them, just at the parking lot if possible. However, it is the buyer's decision to either purchase a completely new set of wipers blades or a refill of them. If you want to save cash, it is better to buy refills and change the rubber blades alone, but if you have enough money, the better option is to just get a new set of wiper blades especially if the blades are worn out. After buying new windshield wipers at the parts store, the old wipers are removed. Before removing them, it is advisable to keep the blade from the windshield by lifting it so working on it can be hassle free.

The next step is to figure out how the blades are connected to the arm so you can figure out how to detach the two before replacement. Depending on the type of wiper sets, follow the manual appropriately. However, there is a general formula that can be applied to almost all vehicles. The simple process of disconnecting the tab which attaches the blade from the arm of the wiper can be applied on most car models. It is often simpler to replace when the wiper arm is placed at a perpendicular position to the wiper blades. Precautions should be taken to avoid contact between any metallic part on the blade and the glass window as they are bound to scratch leading to scratches on the glass windshield.

While reading the manual, follow the indicated protocols and replace the wipers. The process is very easy as most contain images with a demonstration on how to do it step by step. Much as most wipers sets are packed with adapters that are engineered to fit correctly in most connectors regardless of the model, it is important to follow the provided steps in installing the wipers as some have unique instructions depending on the type of blade.

Having done all that, ensuring that the hook on the wiper covers the plastic clip comes next. When pulling the wiper toward the top, one should ensure that it is moved up to a point where the edge that is curved fits into the hook properly and this can be detected when the set produces a click sound. The wiper is then placed on the windshield cautiously and the same is done to the wiper on the other side.

After installation, it is highly recommended that you test the newly fixed wipers for the wind shield so as to make sure that they work efficiently. There is no greater disappointment as taking time to fix the new set of wipers, only to find out later that they do not work as required; especially when it raining heavily.

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Mark E. Smith/The Fall interview - OFF Festival, Poland Friday, September 17, 2010

...with Polish translation... Mark E. Smith is interviewed alongside Fall bass player Dave Spurr and drummer Kieron Melling.



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5 Top Questions to Make More Sales Thursday, September 16, 2010

I honestly believe if you take these five questions, take the fundamentals of each of them, and apply them to your business you could quite possibly see a considerable growth in your turnover. These five questions are designed to increase turnover, limit your losses and analyze and realign your business all in a very short space of time. Wrapped up in a few hundred words and the advice is free... Does life get any better?

Would you like fries with that?

Before I get a few hundred emails telling me that your business does not sell hot chips, don't take the question literally, think about the thought process behind it. I think anybody older than twenty five will remember the first time they heard that question. I would love to be able to gauge the financial gain those six words provided for Ronnie, but rather than ponder someone else's success, how can you apply the same logic to your business.

Up-selling is not a new concept but one that is rarely used to its full potential. You may already have the stock to be able to pair items off against one another, or perhaps you need to introduce a new line? I was actually putting this theory to the test the other day and I walked around 5 shoe stores... do you know that only 2 of them sold socks and one of them didn't even sell shoe polish... To me that just seems crazy! The perfect up-sell opportunity when someone buys a pair of shoes has to be shoe polish... doesn't it?
Do you sell shoe polish? Are you offering it to you clients when they buy a pair of shoes? Metaphorically speaking of course... on both counts.

Can I ask you why?

We don't make sales to every customer that makes an enquiry or walks into our store, business would be too simple if we did. I would guess that if you asked the majority of business owners out there they would know exactly why their customers buy their products, but have you ever considered why other customers don't? Asking a customer why they haven't bought your products or decided not to use your services is an essential activity for the business owners really looking to be at the top of their game.

Simply by asking the question you can find out a myriad of ways to improve your business, or even save a sale. We don't ask the question because we believe the answer will be a negative one and no one wants to hear negative things about their business... seriously what are we, twelve?

It is vitally important that we either ask the question or have some sort of survey in place to give us these answers. A lot of the time we find out it is not something negative with our product or service but bad marketing communication. People make assumptions about inclusions or omissions with product packages and services... you'll hear statements like, "I would have bought it if it came with a stand", chances are the product comes with a stand and we just didn't communicate it properly in our marketing...

Think out of the square on this one and try and get to the bottom of the lost sales. If someone has visited your website or come into your store you have already done most of the hard work, so don't lose them now when you are so close to the sale!

Do you know anybody else that might...?

When you have a paying customer consuming or purchasing your products or hiring your services it is the perfect opportunity to make a second sale. They are obviously keen on your products' and probably think the price is right too... this is the golden opportunity to ask for the referral. The chances are the people your customers know and associate with like similar things to them...

It's another form of up-sell but not directly to them. What about asking questions along the lines of... "Out of interest sir/madam, would you know of friend that might like these as well? I could do you a very good price if you were to purchase two today?"

Maybe you don't make a double sale right then, but maybe you ask the question and they then refer the customer back to you when they get home... just because you planted the seed.

If I was the customer would I...?

If you don't already you have to put yourself in the shoes of the customer... over and over and over again. You must see your company as your customers see it in order to give an objective opinion of the service you are supplying.

Even the big bosses of multimillion dollar conglomerates have twigged on to this one and are going under cover, not only as customers but as employees as well. It is an important tool for us to gauge our business, so get out there with your customers and see what the interaction is like when they buy your product or service... would you come back?

Are there things you can improve on? Whether it's the surroundings in your store or office space or perhaps the appearance or cleanliness of you facilities... There is always room for improvement so why not set yourself a goal and promise to take yourself from start to finish of your customers experience once every six months. After the experience promise yourself that you will improve at least one thing, it doesn't have to be revolutionary, although it can be, but if you know that you are constantly improving your business... so will your clients...

Can I have my money please?

It sounds simple, but so many business owners avoid the debt collection phone calls until it's too late and it's already damaged your business, and not just from the lack of payment. You may be in a coveted position where your business does not give credit, but a vast amount of businesses do and when the service or goods have been supplied the money comes afterward... or perhaps doesn't.

I have seen it so many times where businesses have a seven day payment policy but even after the debt is two or three weeks old they have still not asked the customer for the money. It is out of some ridiculous idea that we might upset a good customer by asking for money... it's your money and they, I'm sure, agreed to the terms of business when you supplied them in the first place.

If you have seven day payment terms and haven't been paid by day eight, you need to make a polite phone call or email gently reminding your customer about payment. If there is an issue you will find out in enough time to fix it and it may just have been an oversight. The money is much better in your bank account than theirs.

If you let big bills grow with your customers and they are in trouble, not only do you not get paid but then they feel awkward that they owe you money and buy the products they used to buy from you elsewhere... so now you have lost another sale as well... You must bring this under control.

In summary there are just 5 simple questions to either ask yourself or others that can make a massive difference to you companies performance... What are you waiting for?

Peter J Martin

Peter Martin has helped train, mentor and coach staff members, managers and business owners alike in several different countries around the world including Australia, England and Norway.

"I see myself as a coach rather than a trainer. I prefer the word coach rather than train because I believe they are similar in nature but very different in their delivery... A big difference between the two is that coaching is about having respect for someone's already great abilities and helping them understand how they can enhance their skills to better their own successes"

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How To Write A Job Winning Resume That Puts Yours On Top Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Many people would love to get a better job. And most of these same people have the proper training and skills to achieve this goal. Unfortunately, so many job hunters have very poor communication skills. They are unable to clearly tell potential employers about their job qualifications. In short, they do not have good job seeking skills. In many cases, this prevents them from getting a high paying job that they could easily do. Often, the job will go to someone who is less skilled but who has written a eye-catching resume. Often, job seekers have a few mistaken opinions about potential employers. They believe that employers are able to easily separate the qualified job applicants from the less qualified applicants. But this is likely not true. Sometimes there are from 30 to 300 resumes for the same job. So the interviewer first does a fast screening of all the resumes to eliminate as many as possible. The "good" resumes usually make it through the screening process. Many times the best job candidate is screened out due to a poor resume. In today's business world there is often many qualified applicants applying for the same job. What if, out of all of those who apply, one job seeker turns in a skillful resume? Who do you think stands the best chance of getting the job? It's the one with the "best" resume, of course. This is so often true even through some of the other applicants may be better qualified for the job. In order to get a good job you must communicate to the employer that you are ready, willing, and able to do the job. So if you are capable of producing a top notch job resume, you definitely increase your chances of getting a better job. Virtually every potential employer will want to see a resume from you. The resume will determine who gets a job interview. Your resume is a mini-statement about yourself. After reading your resume the employer should have a better "feel" for you as a person and as a potential employer. It serves to get acquainted with the employer so that they can decide if they want to know more about you. The resume is the first step, your introduction to an employer. First impressions really do count. If you make a poor first impression, you'll never get to step two -- the job interview. To the purpose of your resume is to make a good first impression. In effect, your resume should tell the employer that you have good abilities and are truly interested in working. This report will help you make that good first impression. And it could very well help you to get the better job you're looking for. RESUME BASICS All good resumes follow the same general basic guidelines. While there is some flexibility in these guidelines, you don't want to stray too far from them. You want a resume that is bold, exciting, and enticing. But not too much so. You also want a resume that is somewhat conservative. In other words, it must be bold. Not flashy. You must show that you have confidence in your abilities, but not sound like a braggart. You must sound eager to do the job, but not desperate. So there is a fine line that you must walk in order to produce the best possible resume. You want to use intelligent language. However, you don't want to try and impress the employer with long, flowery, or uncommon words or phrases. Use everyday language whenever possible. Of course, if you are applying for a highly technical position, it's acceptable to use some of the special terms used in that particular profession. But as a rule you should keep it simple and straight to the point. The word resume comes from the French word "resumer" which means to summarize. So the exact purpose of a resume is to summarize your experience, knowledge, and accomplishments. Therefore, you must avoid being too wordy. Say exactly what you mean in the least number of words possible. The length of your resume is important. Resumes should be from 1 to 3 pages long. Don't be tempted to make your resume longer than 3 pages, even if you have a lot to tell. Remember, a resume is supposed to be a summary. A resume that is too long simply will bore the reader. There will be so much material that nothing will stand out and be remembered. RESUME APPEARANCE The overall appearance of your resume is also important. A sloppy looking resume will greatly lessen your chance of getting a job interview. The first thing that an employer, or personnel manager, evaluating your resume will notice is it's appearance. There are several different things that can be easily done to increase the overall appearance of your resume. The first of these appearance factors is the paper that your resume is printed on. There are many different kinds of paper other than regular typing paper. You could make an improvement by using a colored paper. I suggest a subdued color like brown, off- white, or gray. Next, you could use a better grade of paper. Go to a local office supply store and examine the different types of writing paper. You'll notice some big differences. Pick out a nice looking, more expensive grade of paper for your resume. The next thing to consider is the quality of the material that is typed onto the resume. Never use a low quality typewriter to type your resume. If necessary, rent a good quality typewriter. Then make certain that it has a fresh ribbon in it. It's very important that you make sure the writing on your resume looks good. This means clean, crisp, and sharp looking letters. Another good way to produce a top looking resume is by having it typeset. If your resume was produced using a computer and saved on a disk, you can hire a commercial typesetter who can use this file. Or, you can locate another computer user who owns a laser printer. Laser printers can produce a good grade of typeset documents. The other alternative is to find a local word processing service that can typeset your resume for you. You can use the typeset master copy of your resume to make more copies. But be certain that you use a top notch copying machine. Otherwise, you'll still end up with poor looking resumes. Another alternative is to have the typesetter produce as many original copies as you need to ensure that they all look good. A third aspect of your resume's appearance is more subjective. It takes into account such things as the letter spacing, how each section is arranged, and it's overall appearance. Some resumes simply look better because of the way they have been designed. At the end of this report, you'll see an example of a properly prepared resume. Never overcrowd the resume. Leave some "white space" so that important points can appear to pop out. Never submit a resume with handwritten corrections. You can highlight sections of a resume by using a different typeface or size or by using "bullets." If possible, use larger letters for the headings used in the separate sections of the resume. Never try to be too fancy by using wild colors, cute graphics, and so forth. Don't be overly creative. A simple, straightforward, factual resume will do nicely. Make it stand out, but stay conservative. Another phase of your resume's appearance is it's accuracy. Make sure there are no misspelled words! Mistakes will create the wrong image. Make sure that the punctuation is correct. And make sure that all of your columns line up. See that all of your facts are correct. Don't say you attended 3 years of college, but only show two years worth of grades. Potential employers will note all inaccuracies and wonder why they appear in your resume. OPTIONAL DATA There is a variety of personal data that may be somewhat controversial if included in your resume. In the past it was acceptable to include all kinds of personal data, but times and laws have changed. Affirmative Action laws have made it illegal to discriminate based on such things as age, sex, marital status, race, religion, and so forth. Therefore, most experts recommend against placing this kind of personal data into your resume. Your salary requirements should not be listed in the resume, if you can avoid it. The reason is that if you put too low of a salary, you might be paid less than the real value of the job. If you put down a figure that's too high, you may not get considered for the job. If an employer likes you, it may be possible to negotiate a higher salary during the interview stage. Another thing that your resume doesn't need is your photograph. Potential employers can decide if they are interested in you after reading your resume. They can see what you look like during the interview. RESUME STYLES There are several styles of resumes along with numerous variations. Your experience and the kind of job you are applying for will help to determine the style of resume you use. The two basic styles are: Chronological Resumes and Functional Skills Resumes. Some of the variations include the main themes of business, academic, general, student, standard, professional, or engineering. A Chronological Resume lists work experience in reverse chronological order (the most recent experience first). It includes some descriptive text about each position, usually described in about one paragraph. This type of resume offers several advantages: it is widely accepted, they are easy to read, and they show a clear pattern of your development. The disadvantages include: it does not highlight your major accomplishment(s), nor do they effectively show your other skills. Functional Skills Resumes highlight your skills and accomplishments rather than providing a chronological record of your job history. Your accomplishments and skills are listed at the beginning. Your job history is listed at the end of the resume. This type of resume allows you to call attention to your achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find it difficult to follow your work experience. Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several different types of combinations before settling upon a final design. WRITING YOUR RESUME Some specific topics that your resume should cover are: (1) Job Objective -- lets the employer know that you are interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3 sentences. Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the activities of other lab technicians. (2) Summary of Qualifications -- is a short paragraph that summarizes your experience and skills. Example: I have 8 years experience working on all p samples for metals C. Used CLIP and SW846 methods hases of analytical chemistry. Including work with a wide variety of instruments and computers. Was second-in-command of a lab with 8 technicians. (3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give specific details about your qualifications. Example: INSTRUMENTS OPERATED A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer B. Microwave Digestion System C. Polarograph D. Laser Fluorimeter E. IBM Computers ADMINISTRATION A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head was absent. ANALYSIS A. Waste oils for metals B. Water and soil (4) Work Experience -- in this section you give a one paragraph summary for each of your previous jobs. This should include starting and ending date, reason for leaving, job title and duties, and any special accomplishments for each of the jobs. (5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended, degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you have attended. (6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any special awards you have received. (7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and activities should be included. (8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to, computer or programming skills, articles or books published. (9) References -- you can state something like, "references available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume. It's important to include all of the basic information on your resume. But, what is also important, is the way you say it. Don't use dull, lifeless statements. Instead use action words. Here are some typical action words: Accelerated, achieved, advised, approved, assisted, built, calculated, completed, conceived, controlled, coordinated, created, decreased, defined, designed, developed, directed, earned, edited, engineered, evaluated, found, generated, implemented, improved, invented, managed, operated, organized, planned, proved, revised, scheduled, tested, trained, verified, wrote. These words give the correct impression that you have been responsible for do different kinds of jobs tasks. In other words, you weren't just a follower. Of course, you should always be truthful. Don't try to oversell yourself by claiming you did things that you didn't do. As you can see, a resume is really a very simple document. It is not that difficult to produce a good resume, if you follow the simple steps outlined in this report. By dividing it into sections it becomes a much easier job. These different sections also help you to stay organized. If you have worked on a special project or had a lofty responsibility on a previous job, you may want to include that in a section all by itself. Example: "I organized a training department for AMCO Scientific and was responsible for overseeing the production of training lessons." Another good way to get familiar with proper resume writing techniques is to review a good resume. There's an example included in this report. You can use it as a model. Then produce several different resumes for yourself until you find the best possible combinations for your specific skills. You may also want to have a friend to read your resume and point out any problems. UNCOVERING JOBS Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs. NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers. Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas: (1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume. (2) Call before you send the resume in. If possible, talk to the person who will be doing the interview or who you'll be working for. If this isn't possible, talk to the personnel director about the job and let them know that your resume is coming. This will help them to remember your name and may help you get through the resume screening process. PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous. Your best chance is to go with an agency that specializes in your field. Beware of agencies that continually run the same ad because, often, they are just trying to build a list of candidates. I recommend that you only use agencies that don't require you to pay a fee. TRADE JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS -- Are often the best places to look. This is one of the primary means of job advertisement for some types of professions. Example: The magazine Environmental Science continually carries ads for environmental professionals. Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you. Another method is to simply go through the yellow pages and look for companies which may need a person with your skills. Then contact these companies by phone and follow-up by sending in your resume. Job seeking is a skill that requires persistence. You must not become discouraged. Keep making plenty of contacts. Sooner or later, you'll find the job that's right for you. THE JOB INTERVIEW Most people are nervous when they go to a job interview. However, by preparing beforehand you won't have anything to worry about. Believe it or not, occasionally the person conducting the interview is nervous, too! Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job. The first (and perhaps the most obvious) thing to consider is your appearance. No matter what type of job you apply for, you should dress appropriately. A nice suit is your best bet. Dark blue or a gray pinstripe are the best colors. Don't wear a loud tie. Make sure all of your clothes are wrinkle free and that your shoes are polished. Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish. Interview do's and don'ts: (1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and the interviewer may consider you unreliable. (2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight. (3) Don't smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of the company's literature is available, read that instead. (4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don't be afraid to look him or her in the eye. (5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and academic record. (6) Don't talk too much ... or too little. (7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself. Questions that the interviewer may ask you include: what are your career goals? How many sick days have you taken in the past two years? What are your strong points? Do you have any hobbies? Why do you want this job? Tell me about yourself. What did you like most or like least about your last job? Do you have any questions? She or he may also ask you some specific questions that relate to equipment or procedures you'll need to use on the job. This is a way of determining your overall knowledge and skills. Before and during the interview ... (1) Be positive and enthusiastic. (2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs. (3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions. (4) Find out as much as possible about the company. (5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it. (6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like? (7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits. AFTER THE INTERVIEW There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips: (1) Write a thank you letter. If you really want the job, say so in the letter. (2) If you have not heard anything within 8 to 10 days, you may want to call. Assure them that you are not trying to be pushy, but that you are just interested. If you aren't hired, you can still send a thank you letter to the company and ask them to keep you in mind for any other similar job openings. Also, you may want to ask the interviewer for a specific reason as to why you weren't hired. This information will help you as you search for other jobs. CONCLUSION Getting a good job that you want is not always easy. There are many qualified people after every top paying position that is available. But if you use the strategies described in this report, you'll stand a much better chance of success. Be persistent and don't sell yourself short. You could end up with a much better job in a very short period of time. AMPLE RESUME

Jerry Jobseeker
12345 Main St.
Anytown, U.S.A.
555-5555

SKILLS

Professional Skills: Experienced in operating a wide variety of analytical instruments including, Flame and Furnace AA, Microwave digestion, Laser flourimeter, and more.

Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE

1971 to 1977 Austin Powder Company, McAuthur, Ohio
Chemistry
Chemist:
Performed a wide range of chemical analysis on raw materials, finished products and competitor's samples. Used classical wet chemistry methods.

1977 to 1982 Mead Paper Company, Chillicothe, Ohio Mead Research Paper Technologist: Worked to improve paper formulations, solve problems, and improve quality using pilot plant and mill studies. Performed a wide range of paper tests, wrote reports, and evaluated results.

1982 to Present Martin Marietta, Piketon, Ohio
Senior Chemist: Performed a full range of analytical methods for metals on all types of samples (soil, water, air, waste samples). Responsible for quality control and in charge of department supervising 14 technicians when supervisor was absent.

EDUCATION

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
BS in Chemistry, 1971
Minor: History, Math
GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorganic chemistry

PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES

1975 to Present American Chemical Society

PERSONAL DATA I am very active with a number of hobbies including: golf, gardening, baseball, computers, and writing. I have authored a number of books about computers and various chemical related subjects.

REFERENCES Available upon request.

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