Amba Towel Warmers: Ultimate Bathroom Luxury

There is only one thing that can make the wonderful feeling of emerging from a hot shower or bath even better, and that would be wrapping yourself in a warm towel. Amba towel warmers provide this luxury, and can easily be installed in any home. They are also an excellent option for hotel owners who wish to provide amenities that go above and beyond what competing hotels provide.

Many of the new models offer the attractive look of stainless steel. Not only will they warm towels, they also serve the dual purpose of a space heater. Designed to operate using very little electricity, there is no concern over energy usage. Additionally, if you know what time you shower each day, the unit can be programmed to warm the towels at the exact time you wish. Each unit does meet child safety standards and will include an automatic cut-off.

Amba towel warmers come in many different sizes and several different styles. Hotels, spas, and more have the option to select a size that will hold a larger quantity of towels. For home use, a smaller size can be opted for. Though considered the ultimate bathroom luxury item, towel warmers are now making an appearance in other rooms such as the kitchen, in craft rooms, and outdoor pool rooms.

The Search for the Best Brooklyn Properties

Modern day Brooklyn properties range from beautiful brownstones to unique apartments. The history of the area alone is enough to make one want to live there. Though Brooklyn has been featured in many movies, most highlight the Brooklyn of the past and do little to reflect what it has become today. Today visitors will find a blend of history, charm, and style.

Similar to much of New York City, finding a place to live in Brooklyn will require the assistance of a real estate agent. Whether searching for an apartment or home, it is wise to work with an agent that knows the area and is familiar with the best properties that are available. Price is a consideration for most. Therefore, agents can assist you in finding a property to fit within your budget.

The search for the best Brooklyn properties can be daunting if you attempt to go it alone. Consider starting your search online and connecting with a qualified agent. Clearly, much has changed about Brooklyn over the years. If you haven't consider the area as a place to live, now is the time to give it another look.

Think You Know Uniform Scrubs? Think Again

Over the past decade uniform scrubs have undergone drastic changes. Yes, they still provide the same comfort and appearance of professionalism that they always have. However, they are now created in many different colors and may feature any of a plethora of patterns. These new options work to help patients feel more comfortable in a hospital of doctor's office environment.

Another notable difference is the introduction of new sizes. Small, medium, and large only are a thing of the past. Today, petite and tall varieties are also available. A host of different brands now produce uniform scrubs. This development now provides consumers with more options than ever. It has also had an effect on pricing, driving prices lower as business competition has increased.

Individual pieces may now be purchased, eliminating the need to purchase a new set when only one piece needs to be replaced. Options are also no longer limited to uniform scrubs only. Skirts, dresses, jackets and more are now available. These are available in basic white, as well as many other colors.

Health Management Tools: Cardiocheck Blood Testing Device

Long gone are the days in which a trip to the doctor's office was required in order to receive important health related information. Though regular check-ups will always be important, the Cardiocheck blood testing device can be used to monitor cholesterol, HDL levels, triglycerides, glucose levels and more from anywhere. The device is currently available in two versions, with both being FDA approved.

Unfortunately, heart disease is far too common. However, it is possible to manage the condition and lower risks if the correct lifestyle changes are implemented. A large part of controlling this disease is knowing what your cholesterol levels are. This is where the Cardiocheck blood testing device can be a vital instrument in the management of your diet. Numbers are everything, as they can quickly tell you whether or not changes need to be made.

Only a small sample is needed in order to receive an accurate reading. Results are made available in approximately two minutes. The unit is small enough to fit easily into your hand and can easily fit into a pocket or purse. The digital readout is large, making for easy reading. Internal memory allows the last thirty readings to remained stored within the unit. This information can then be provided to your physician if need be.

Additional features of the Cardiocheck blood testing device include the ability to display six different languages, full calibration is already completed, and the unit comes with a carrying case. Never has it been easier to learn vital information in regard to your health. Instead of worrying over your levels, consider owning your own blood testing unit for your own peace of mind.

Seca 769 Digital Medical Scales with BMI

What the Seca 769 offers is a method of determining much more than simply weight. Many now consider BMI to be a much better indicator of overall health than total pounds. This scale offers an accurate BMI reading that can be used to determine whether or not action needs to be taken on the part of the patient.

Battery operated and portable, the Seca 769 can easily be transported from location to location. The scale comes equipped with castors that allow it to easily be rolled throughout any home or facility. A "hold" function is also included. This function allows the reading to held until it can be read and noted.

Total weight reading capacity is 440 pounds. Weight can also be measured in kilograms. Battery operation will require four AA batteries. However, those who wish to leave the scale stationary do have the option to plug in into a wall outlet using an AC adapter. Power consumption is minimal using either power method.

Though perfect for use in medical offices, the Seca 769 is also appropriate for home use. The need to be as educated as possible in regard to BMI readings and current weight is ever present. Lower quality scales are simply not always capable of offering accurate readings, and few offer BMI measuring capability. What this unit offers is exceptional functionality and quality in a light-weight and portable scale.

Earring Love At First Sight

If there's one thing I've learned, it's never too early to think about gift-giving. It can take months sometimes to visualize and find the perfect gift. And sometimes the old standbys, like department store gift cards, just won't do.

If there's a woman on your list of a certain age and she wears earrings, there's a resource you need to know about. It's a store called JCEarrings and it specializes in light, carefree, nature-inspired jewelry for women. JCEarrings carries Jody Coyote jewelry and has recently added the Adajio by Sienna Sky collection to its repertoire.

Adajio by Sienna Sky is a luxurious range designed by Colorado native Barbara MacCambridge, who runs a completely U.S.-owned and operated business. That's something to cheer about in these days of China-outsourcing. Not only is all the jewelry designed and crafted in the United States, but beads and findings are sourced from American companies as well.

The Adajio earrings are fantastically gorgeous and guaranteed to make a woman feel beautiful, because she will be. Many styles are set with pearl flatback cabochons, which gives a 3-dimensional look. Natural themes such as leaves and flowers figure prominently, as well as a series of Chinese character (Tranquility, Joy, Good Luck) earrings. And Adajio won't empty your wallet. Most sterling silver or 14k gold-filled styles are about $25.

A few examples...

Reducing the Stress of Moving

Few things rank as highly on the stress chart as moving. Some people move only a few times in their life, while others move many times. Regardless of how many times you move, there are ways in which to reduce stress and eliminate the risk of injury. A reliable company such as Maplewood Movers New Jersey will offer complete services ranging from packing, loading, transporting, and unloading.

Moving services are available not only for home to home moves, but for offices moves as well. Items can also be transported into storage facilities for you. Why allow someone else to tackle these tasks for you? Some opt to enlist the help of a moving service simply because they do not have the time to do it themselves. Others may not be physically able to lift heavy items, or are not willing to risk the common injuries that can occur when doing so. These are just a few of the reasons a moving company is a valuable asset.

Determining the cost of hiring Maplewood Movers New Jersey is easy. Free quotes are available at all times. Quotes are available online as well as by phone. Coupons may also be available to help reduce the cost of moving. Each move is unique, therefore pricing for your specific move will be needed. In many cases, the cost of hiring a moving company will not be much higher than had you decided to purchase the materials, rent a truck, pay for gas, and do it yourself.

Whether moving to a larger home or office, or downsizing to a more affordable home or apartment, Maplewood Movers New Jersey can help. For many, the very thought of moving can cause anxiety. There is simply no reason to allow moving to be anything other than exciting and fun. Consider allowing moving professionals to take care of the hard work while you handle the fun aspects of setting up your new home or office.

Revenge of the Slip 'n Slide

Instead of working all day yesterday I decide to allow myself some fun. This consisted of heading to a small cookout. Nothing fancy, just some food and beer. Oh yeah, and a Slip 'n Slide. My nephew was the only child there, but I knew right away that there would be nothing stopping us adults from using it as well. After all, if it was tons of fun as a kid, it must still be fun as an adult, right?

Look at it. It looks innocent enough:

Now consider the events that followed:

1st attempt: It was positioned on an incline making it impossible for the built-in sprinklers to wet the top. I run, try to slide, fall hard and stop dead in my tracks. Everyone laughs. I laugh. No harm done. We'll just use the hosepipe to wet the top next time.

2nd attempt: Hosepipe did the trick. As soon as my feet hit the slippery surface they come flying out from under me. My rotund butt hits first, followed by my head smacking the ground with a loud thump. I'm seeing stars, but am determined to get up quickly and not act as if I am dying. I'm positive I have a concussion so I quickly retreat to my folding chair to regroup.

3rd attempt: Never one to give up, I put a motorcycle helmet on and decide to give it another go. I go for the side slide to protect my noggin. I slide down relatively gracefully, get to my knees, and then throw two fists in the air to signal that I have defeated the Slip 'n Slide! Yay me!

4th attempt: With the 3rd attempt being a success, I decide to keep my helmet on and go again. Slide how now been covered with liquid dish soap. Yippee! I'll go even faster. I decide to go for the side slide again. As soon as I hit plastic - feet fly out and I come crashing down on my hip. Yes, I slide on down, but there is no victory celebration. Again, I retreat. This time admitting total defeat.

Today I feel as if I was run over by a herd of cattle. Stiff neck, swollen hip, headache, you name it. Moral of the story. Some of the things that were fun at 10 years old are not all that fun once you hit your 40's. Next time I will suggest a rousing game of Uno instead.

How To Guide For Buying Cars with Bad Credit

The number of people in the United States that currently have bad credit is staggering. The recession has certainly added to what was already a large part of the population that can no longer be approved for traditional loans. Car ownership is required in most areas of the country. Public transportation is not widespread, and even in areas where it exists, it is certainly not convenient. For these reasons and more, many people are now wondering how to buy a car with bad credit.

It is possible to obtain an auto loan despite a past bankruptcy of repossession. A low interest rate, no down payment, and flexible terms may also be offered with bad credit loans. Many assume that if they are approved they must select a used car. This is not always the case. Loans can indeed be used to purchase brand new cars as well. The same perks that go to those with excellent credit can be had by those who have had some problems in the past.

At this point you may be wondering, how can this be? When lenders exclude the millions of individuals who now have a poor credit score, they lose out on lots of business. Certain lenders have decide to embrace these same people, provide them with a second change, treat them fairly, and reap the rewards of being able to do business with virtually anyone. This allows both the lender and the loan seeker to benefit.

These lenders also know that many of those who have a poor credit score may have found themselves in this position due to circumstances beyond their control. Medical emergencies, divorce, death of a spouse or partner and more can create a situation in which bill simply cannot be paid as agreed.

Now you know the why, so let's move on to the how. Select a lender that makes it completely clear that they do offer bad credit car loans. The internet will be a great resource for connecting you to such a lender. Online you will be able to read about what is being offered in great detail. This will allow you to make an educated decision.

Ever since the invention of the automobile humans have been in love with cars. Not only do they get us where we need to go, they simply draw us in because they are so attractive and interesting. If you have bad credit, there is no need to do without. You too can own an excellent car.

Fantasy Baseball for Dummies

No, I'm not going to give you fantasy baseball in a nutshell. Why? Because each game differs. In some you set a lineup for the week using the players you drafted before the season even started. In others, you get the chance to select an entirely new lineup each and every day (within the allotted salary cap). There are millions of stats and projections to consider, with each website possibly offering entirely different information.

The secret that most people do not know it this: there is a lot of luck involved in fantasy baseball.

You can spend hours pouring over all of the information provided online, submit your lineup, feel like you are golden, and still lose.

Though luck plays a major role, here are some easy planning tips that may help you set your lineup:

1. Make sure that your players are actually playing. I've been stupid enough to make this mistake several times. Just because one of your players is not injury prone does not mean that he will not be given the night off. There are several daily lineup sources online. Pick one and check it just before your lineup officially goes in.

2. Beware of bargain pitchers. There will be days in which excellent, low dollar pitchers will be available. Go with your gut. If you do not feel good about them, spend the money to get a good pitcher. Pitchers account for the majority of points in most leagues. Do not overlook this fact.

3. Who's hot? Determining this can be tricky. Some websites will tell you what the batting average is for each player against the pitcher that he is facing that night. It can be easy to look at these stats and assume that a player is fantasy baseball gold if he is hitting over .400 against a certain pitcher. Before plugging him into the lineup, check ESPN or another website that offers stats to see what he has done in the last week. If he is hitting .122 over the last seven days, chances are he won't do much REGARDLESS of his average against the pitcher.

Take it from someone who has learned much about fantasy baseball the hard way. All is not what it seems. Don't stat yourself to death or lose your day job over spending hours on the internet comparing stats. Know who is hot and who is not. Pick a pitcher that should do well. Set it, and forget it.

Love For Older Gaming Systems

Am I the only one who has a passion for older gaming systems? I think not. Surely I cannot be the only person who gets excited at the sight of an Atari cartridge! Upon a recent visit to a thrift store and 2nd & Charles, I stood staring at old games. Many of them brought back memories of good times.

One example was E.T. for Atari. I still remember the Christmas when my parents assured me that our family could NOT afford an expensive gaming system. Christmas morning my siblings and I ascended the stairs only to hear a foreign sound. The sound was the E.T. game intro playing in a shiny new Atari. We played that game for hours, never getting bored, ignoring all our other gifts. Sure, there were some fights over who got to go next, but still, good times.

After that was the Nintendo and Super Mario Brothers. Hours were spent trying to complete that game, siblings by my side, trying to see who was best. I will freely admit that I was never the best, but I certainly did have a lot of fun trying to get Mario to do what I wanted him to do!

Sega Genesis. Oh, how I love thee! So many games, so little time. Skitchin', a roller blade game in which the player took risks that would have surely killed them in real life was one of my favorites. I saw this game in the thrift store and was tempted to buy it despite the fact that I no longer own a Sega Genesis. Our cable company even offered a Sega Channel that cycled games each month and allowed you to play games without the need to own them. Man, those were the days.

Other gaming systems would follow once I was a "grown up." I married at a young age. One of my husbands friends introduced us to the Sega Dreamcast. This system was completely overlooked. Maybe Sega did not market it correctly, because the graphics were and are awesome. My 20 year old son still owns one of these systems. I hope he keeps it forever.

Playstation and Playstation 2 changed the game. By this time I had kids. I purchased Rugrats Golf for my son, and could not wait for him to get on the school bus so that I could play it. Once the PS2 came along, I was once again reconnected with my siblings through various sports games, ATV racing, Guitar Hero and more. As adults, the same competitive spirit still exists. It never ends, and I would not want it to.

Today, my brother and sister both own the most modern systems - PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360. I will freely admit that interactive gaming is a lot of fun (despite the fact that one of the Olympics games blew my knee out). Still, nothing will ever take the place of the old systems. I fully plan to repurchase a number of older gaming systems and use them as much as possible. No, they will not offer state of the art graphics and game play, but they will offer me a way to reconnect to some of the best times in my life.

What Elements Make For the Best Baby Sling?

There was a time when the best baby sling was any type that held the baby in order to allow the parent to carry him or her easily. As with most products, slings have changed over the years, and there are now new options to consider. In addition to new safety features, there are now many different styles to consider. Solid colors are certainly no longer the only option. Patterns and prints are now being used to create slings that are as attractive as they are versatile.

The materials used in production have also changed. Though cotton varieties are still a popular choice, linen and silk are also available. One of the most notable differences is the creation of different sizes that are appropriate for babies of different ages and weights. The "one size fits all" approach is no longer viable. The lack of sizing options is one of the main reasons that slings fell out of favor with parents for a time before coming roaring back.

Modern baby care products are designed specifically with both safety and style in mind. As a parent, it will be up to you to choose the products that you feel will be most beneficial. Reducing the strain of carrying a baby can easily be accomplished by purchasing the correct baby sling and using it each time you and baby go out.

What if They Let YOU Run the Hubble?

It is probably the dream of any amateur astronomer to be able to be the boss of one of the great multi million dollar telescopes even if it was just for one hour or for a few shots. Sure, we can have a lot of fun with our binoculars. And as we improve our personal equipment set, we get better and better at pinpointing what we want to see in the sky.

But there is only so far we can go within the constraints of a family budget in building the perfect telescopic operation. Probably the next level then is to work together with others in your astronomy club. By pooling our resources, we can make more progress both in acquiring much more sophisticated equipment and in synchronizing our telescopic operations.

All of this is good and its fun to tweak it and play with it always finding improvements. But when we are sitting back and dreaming, it’s those big institutional size telescopes that really grab our interest. Maybe you have had a chance to visit one at Kitt Peak, Arizona, Mauna Kea, Hawaii, Palomar Mountain, California or Mt. Locke, Texas to name just a few and as you walked around jaw dropped to your shoes, you thought, maybe if I could just run it for an hour, how awesome would that be?

The good news is that while these huge observatories are not going to let you come in and turn the gears of the mightiest telescopes yourself, many of them will perform specific observations for you and allow you to “see through their eyes” via the internet for that short observation. This is a powerful option for an amateur astronomer and one you want to prepare for carefully. Here is what you do…

1. Begin compiling a list of the great telescopes of the world, their locations and how to contact them. Google will help you with finding lists of these observatories to contact by pointing you to specific directory sites like The World's Largest Telescopes

2. You can start by submitting your request to a specific observatory. Now here is where you have to do your homework. If you have a specific celestial event you wish to observe, there will be particular telescopes around the globe that will be in the best position to get those shots for you. So study up and find just the right telescope and when the perfect moment for that observation would occur. Get out ahead of this homework as you need to submit your request in plenty of time for it to go through approval and for them to get back to you and to interact with you to nail down what you are going to have them look at.

3. There are two ways you can direct the operators of the telescopes. You can give them specific coordinates to focus on and a specific time frame to perform the observation. The other way is to give them a star, a planet or a particular star system to observe and let them figure out the coordinates. That might be easier because you know what you want to see.

4. Now you sit back and wait for the email that the observation is done. You will not be able to watch them do the observation dynamically. That would be nice but it just isn’t possible yet. These are telescopes, not web cams. But they will post the pictures from your observation on a particular web location and email the results to you for study.

It’s pretty cool, free and customized to what you requested. And you can brag to your friends as you make color copies of your shots that you had Kitt Peak do these up for you personally. And you would not be lying.

Different Methods of Crowd Control

Wherever there is a need for order, crowd control will need to be considered. The easiest method of accomplishing order is through the use of products that will assist guests in knowing where to stand, and where they should be entering and exiting. Your individual needs may be based on the type of facility, as well as the type of business or events that take place. Additionally, whether the guests will be indoors or outdoors will make a difference.

Stanchions, which are retractable belts or ropes are an excellent product for both indoor and outdoor use. These can be used in many different locations, and can even be personalized with the name of the business, or any other message you wish to convey. Velvet rope adds a touch of class, and will work well in restaurants, hotels, theaters, and more.

For events that may need a higher level of security, barricades should be considered. These can be used inside or outside of a location, and work well in settings such as concerts, sports events, clubs, or any other place where a focus on security is needed. These can also be used to help direct traffic, which is often a concern when a large number of people will be gathering in one place.

These are just a few of the products that can be used for crowd control. If you have special needs for your business or facility, there will be one or more products that can help you retain order at all times. Knowing what your options are is the key to ensuring safe operations.

Top 5 Online Survey Websites

Online surveys are an excellent method of generating income. Surveys can pay anywhere from $0.50 up to a few dollars. There should never be a cost associated with registering to take online surveys. There are some websites that will try to charge you for accessing the same information that I am about to provide you with for free. Avoid these at all costs. Though they are not scams, there is simply no reason to pay for this information.

The following five online survey websites are certainly not the only ones you can use. They are simply the ones that I have been using for years to bring in extra money. Each has paid me more than once, and I consider these five to be completely reliable. In order to generate more income, I recommend registering with all of them. The more you belong to, the more surveys you will receive.

There is never an obligation to complete surveys. You can indeed pick and choose just those that you wish to devote your time to. Some surveys are quite a lot of fun, while others are not. Of course which are, or are not, is simply a matter of your interests and personal preferences.

Having a PayPal account will be helpful if you wish to get paid faster. However, you can choose to have a check mailed to you if you prefer. Check with each of these websites to see what the payout level is. Many will pay you after you have earned as little as $10. Some will not offer cash, but gift cards or merchandise instead.

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Top 5 Legitimate Online Survey Sites

Survey Club Free Paid Online Surveys Review

Cash Paid Surveys: Exactly What Are They?

Top 10 Online Coupon Websites

Coupons may not be redeemed for cash, yet they are just as good as cash. Each coupon used allows you to keep money in your pocket. Money that can be used for bills, entertainment, gas, and more. If you are interested in taking it to the "extreme", read the following articles:

How to Become an Extreme Couponer

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Of course there is no need to be an extreme couponer in order to save $100 or more off your grocery bill each month. The following websites will provide you with coupons that you can print directly from your computer. Note that you do not need to have a top of the line printer, and can print in black or white. So long as the coupon is legible, you should have no problems.

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Congrats, Vincent Yellow Jackets!

I've never been a big basketball fan. However, I was recently drawn into a high school basketball tournament due to the fact that the Vincent team my brother coaches had made it in. I have do idea that I would become completely immersed in the games, and leave each one feeling completely drained!

Each game this team defeated teams that were seemingly much better than them, only to finally give up the ghost in the championship game. I think I am now a basketball fan, and will certainly be a Vincent Yellow Jacket fan from here on out. I actually feel foolish for missing out on the fun all these years.

A few photos from this fun little ride...

A Page From Betty Crocker’s Cookbook

Recently, while sitting in my chair drinking the last of my breakfast coffee, a thought staggered into my mind. I must confess most thoughts are quite lonely once they enter my mind, but this one had a nagging element to it.

Experience has taught me I should never give in to these strange trespassers. Every time I entertain any of them, I’m the one getting burnt.

This time was different. Don’t ask me how it was different, or how I knew it was different, it just was. Of course, looking back I could have been wrong.

The thought: why not surprise my wife by baking her a cake?

I know what you’re thinking. I thought the same thing when this suggested itself to me. But, the more I thought about it, the more delightfully delicious it sounded. How can anything go wrong if I am doing it for my wife?

The only question I needed to answer was what kind of cake should I bake.

After a long period of ruminating, I settled on a lemon sponge cake with peanut butter icing. This was going to be the best surprise my wife has ever received from me.

Sitting in a prominent place in the kitchen is my wife’s Betty Crocker Cookbook. I don’t know how long she has had that book, it’s been in our kitchen for as long as I can remember — which really may not be that long when I come to think of it.

I took the book, sat in my favorite chair and opened it. How do you read a cookbook? As I leafed through it, it did not have any rhyme or reason to me. In musing on the book I said to myself, how important is it to follow directions?

Placing the book back in its revered spot, I concluded that since this was my cake, I didn’t need help from anybody else, particularly Betty Crocker. This is the difference between men and women. Women need a lot of directions, while men enjoy the liberty of doing their own thing.

I knew exactly what I wanted. A lemon sponge cake, with peanut butter icing. What could be simpler?

Retrieving a large mixing bowl, I assembled all the ingredients I needed; flour, sugar, eggs, milk and baking powder. Everyone knows you cannot bake without baking powder.

I have no idea what baking powder is, except when you bake you use baking powder.

I put everything in the mixing bowl. The only thing I wasn’t quite sure of was the measure, but how hard could that be anyway? Betty Crocker mentioned a cup of this and a cup of that, but never defined what she meant by a cup.

I went to the cupboard and looked at all the cups. There were all kinds and sizes of cups and I did not know which one to use. I eyed a large coffee cup and said to myself, this will do just fine.

I dumped 6 or 8 cups of flour into the mixing bowl, I can’t remember how many. Then I cracked a dozen eggs and put that into the mixing bowl as well. Pouring a quart of milk into the mixing bowl, I whipped everything into a nice batter.

This was to be a lemon sponge cake but I could find nothing marked lemon in the cupboard. I opened the refrigerator, and as luck would have it, I found a quart of lemonade.

I poured this concoction into the largest cake pan I could find. As I was about to put it into the oven, I remembered the baking powder. How is this cake going to bake if it doesn’t have the baking powder?

Setting the cake pan down, I grabbed the baking powder and liberally sprinkled it on top of my batter. I have no idea what baking powder does but I put enough on my cake so it would do a good job.

Into the oven the cake went, and with a flick of the wrist I turned the temperature to 450 degrees. Remembering this was a big cake, I readjusted the temperature to 650.

The bigger the cake the hotter the oven, is what I always say.

Now all I needed to do was wait for my cake to bake. As I was waiting, I heard rumblings coming from the oven but just chalked that up to a good cake baking.

I guess I fell asleep, because the next thing I knew there was a strange odor permeating the air. It smelled a little smoky and then it dawned on me. My cake, it’s done.

What I pulled out of the oven did not resemble any cake I had ever seen. It looked like a burnt pancake, twice the size of the cake pan, with some kind of disease on the surface.

No amount of peanut butter icing in the world could camouflage this disaster.

It was about this time I began reassessing the idea of reading directions. Maybe instructions have a purpose after all.

To live right without getting burnt you need the right directions.

Football Season

Guest post from: Joe Castro

I get so depressed every year when football season ends. I have been a huge football fan my whole life, and I look forward to spending my weekends watching football games all summer. Even though my team hasn’t done so well in the last few years, I still love watching the games. It’s nice to know that I will always have something I love to keep me busy. It’s also an excuse to get together with my friends and have a good time. This past season was especially awesome because I finally got NFL Sunday ticket. I had access to all of the games I wanted to watch, which was great. Everyone wanted to come over and hang out at my place since they knew they would have access to every game. It is a lot of work to have everyone over, but it’s such a good time that I don’t mind. My husband and I have even been talking about getting a bigger TV for next season so that we can kick our parties up a notch.

CashTexts Review: Get Paid To Receive Valuable Coupons

CashTexts for those who wish to earn extra income works in a simple and straightforward manner. You complete the free registration, and agree to allow text message advertising to your cell phone. For each message you receive, you earn five cents and are entered into a drawing to win weekly prizes.

There is no obligation to purchase any of the products that are presented to you, and you can pause the incoming messages at any time. Despite the fact that there is no obligation, do consider really reading the messages. Many will contain valuable coupons that you can use to save money. Saving money on the products that you already want or need may prove much more lucrative than the payment for receiving the messages!

Most people now receive text advertising whether they request it or not, and certainly are not PAID to do so. Earning extra cash to receive messages just makes sense, especially when the messages themselves provide something of value such as coupons.

One easy tip is to store the phone number that is associated with the registration code you receive. This will allow you to be able to easily tell the difference between paid texts you receive, and spam messages that you may not wish to read. Another tip would be to refer your friends and family to this great service. Not only will this allow them to earn as well, but you will receive a portion of the amounts they earn!

To find out more, or to go ahead and complete the free registration and get started immediately, visit the company website here: CashTexts

A Look At Seating Options For Parks and More

Portable bleachers can be used in a wide variety of spaces. Wherever there is a need for addition seating, they can be set up easily and used to accommodate those in attendance of your event. Both aluminum and steel varieties are available, with the most popular being aluminum. The portability comes in the form of wheels that allow the bleachers to simply be rolled to another location whenever you wish. There are several size options to choose from, and portable bleachers can be customized to include handicap sections, handrails and much more.

Aluminum bleachers are the more popular choice due to the fact that they are both lightweight and sturdy. There is the option to select from as few as two rows to as many as fifteen. Different lengths can also be chosen, with the longest being twenty-seven feet. Do consider the amount of available space you have when selecting the size you need. Help is available during the ordering process, so feel free to ask any questions that you may have in advance of making your selection.

For outdoor areas, pet waste stations should be considered. These can be installed in nearly any outdoor area, and will certainly promote the cleaning up of dog waste by pet owners. What these include is biodegradable bags and a receptacle for the waste. Available in steel, aluminum, and plastic, each will resist the elements and last for many years.

Park areas can also make use of dog exercise equipment. This equipment allows for plenty of activity for dogs large and small, and should be considered a must for dog parks. Each piece will indeed be built to last and weatherproof. Additionally, slip resistance is a part of these pieces to ensure the highest level of safety for the dogs that use them.

The Importance of Oral Care

Taking care of your teeth is no joking matter one of the first things someone notices is your smile and your teeth. Having great teeth can not only help you in your career but in your relationships as well. So let's get those teeth of yours as clean as possible which will avoid plaque and tartar build ups leading to cavities and bad breath.

Now using a toothbrush is a given for cleaning your teeth but have you ever considered an electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes can remove up to 90% of tarter and plaque build ups compared to a measly 10% for a manual toothbrush. Ya I know what your all thinking electric toothbrushes are expensive but they don't have to be there are rebate forms and printable toothbrush coupons you can take advantage of. Just last month we used this Sonicare Flexcare coupon to save $15 off a new electric toothbrush. From what I've seen both Philips and Oral b offer coupons and rebates at least once every few months. Oh by the way Sonicare and Oral b are the two top brands of electric toothbrushes on the market today.

If your concerned about your teeth maybe there starting to stain from all the coffee you drink or maybe you can't visit the dentist as much as you like. A electric toothbrush is an excellent investment. If you take advantage of the Sonicare coupons or Oral b toothbrush coupons when they are available you will be able to save your teeth and some money at the same time. If you want to learn more about Sonicare or Oral b toothbrushes check out these Sonicare toothbrush reviews.

Getting Paid To Read Emails

Can you actually get paid to read emails? Yes.

Can you make a thousand, or even a hundred dollars a month while doing so? Not likely.

Why would someone pay you money to read an email? Advertisers want to spread the word about their product or service to as many people as possible.

Pros: The time commitment is extremely small. Basically, this is free money.

Cons: It can take a while to reach the minimum payout level of each website.

Those who give out the cash:

Send Earnings - This website offers a $5 bonus just for signing up for free. However, you will not be able to collect the five bucks until you reach the $30 payout level. You can speed up the process by taking surveys, signing up for free stuff, referring others, or shopping at one of their affiliate vendors. They have paid me twice (via check), so I can safely say they are legit.

Inbox Dollars - Very similar to Send Earnings. Same set up, same $5 registration bonus, same payout level. I'm not sure if these two websites are owned by the same company, but either way, you can use both. The website has been around for a while, and they have paid me once via check.

Hits4Pay - This one is different in that they will simply email you and ask you to log in to view the ads. Each ad you read pays a massive two cents. May not seem like much, but it can add up quickly if you select several interests. Again, you do get $5 for signing up, but cannot get the dough until you reach the $30 payout threshold. Been paid once, almost to payment two.

Deals 'n Cash - Almost identical to Hits4Pay, with the exception being that the pay per ad read is only one cent. $5 signup bonus, $30 cash out. I'm about ten cents from reaching the first payout, and cannot totally guarantee anything until the cash is in my hands.

There are plenty of other websites similar to these, but the rates they offer are so low that they are a waste of time. Well, a waste of my time anyway. If you are unemployed and in desperate need of dough, you may think otherwise.

If you are interested in these, simply Google the term, "paid to click" and you will see tons of results. If there is one redeeming quality of these websites, it would be that the payout level can be as low as $1, and many of them issue the payment via PayPal.

Value of Money

Contributed by Milford Woods

One of the things we’re really trying to teach our children is the value of money. We’re giving them an allowance every week that they have to earn by doing chores. They can choose to spend their money whenever they want—they can make a total impulse buy at the grocery store, or they can save their money up for something they really want. This is working amazingly well. They still opt for the instant gratification of the grocery store purchase more often than not, but a pretty awesome thing has started to happen. A few times, we’ve been out running some errands and one of the kids has spotted something they really want to purchase. They usually freak out when they discover that all of their allowance is gone, and we’ve been using this as a pretty great talking point. Each time, we’ve explained to the kids that had they saved their money they spent on gum and baseball cards for the last few weeks, they would be able to purchase this thing they really want. I can see it starting to take hold. My husband and I are also simultaneously watching our own finances. We recently discovered we can select our own energy providers and can save a ton of money! You can shop rates from Bounce Energy to see how much you can save, too.

What You Should Know

If you are extremely drunk and swear you will never drink too much again, you will forget this when you are sober.

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." If you don't understand this, try putting up your own blog.

You'd better get all your sex here on earth because there won't be any in heaven.

You should not confuse your career with your life. Or, work to life not live to work ... but if you can't follow this, email me your ladies phone number and I'll keep her occupied while you are busy.

Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance. We all need something to laugh about...

The most destructive force in the universe is gossip. Next would be women's talk shows...

You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time. Even if you don't follow it, you'll be back in sync with everybody eventually.

A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person. (This is very important. Pay attention. It never fails).

Your friends love you anyway. But if you have none, I will be your friend for a small phenomenal fee.

Circus Clowns - Without Skill Laughter Turns Into Disaster

We all love clowning around and playing the idiot bringing laughter to those around us but sometimes our antics seen as bit of fun can turn laughter into disaster. Circus Clowns are similar to that of the jester in many ways in how they entertained crowds of people with performances which included daft tricks and funny doings like face pulling even throwing buckets of water over fellow Circus Clowns.

As funny and hilarious as the clowns pranks are, what you have to remember is, these funny folk are well rehearsed in their profession - it takes years of training to perfect what they do. The Circus Clowns performance may entail death defying stunts which have had to be carefully supervised and pieced together because of the risks taken to claim laughs and giggles. Displays from the Circus Clown can consist of acrobatics where the clown now becomes a stunt man - for example knowing how to break a fall or tumble without causing injury to himself or to other clowns in on the act.

A traveling circus show that come to town will no doubt highlight the main event of entertainment with classic performances from the Circus Clowns. It is quite common for the clown to ask for audience involvement in their circus act where the clown gets a little naughty with the onlookers. Just the mention of the circus is coming to town is enough to start a riot among the happy customers queuing for tickets. Besides all the circus animals like the elephants - lion taming acts and dancing dogs - it is without doubt that it is the Circus Clowns that draw the crowds.

The clown entertains in many different ways, some acts may just be floor shows but others may include bareback horse riding - and it is because of this that any clowning you may have in mind for a friend or friends at a party needs to be well  thought through. Clowns take risks but are trained to do so and you are not - so think twice before engaging on any dangerous mission you have planned just to get a laugh.

Fancy funny displays from Circus Clowns are no doubt hilarious just like that of their funny costumes and disguises - but take away the disguise - the ginger wig and cosmetic make up and we have a very serious person that takes their profession just as serious. Clowns are very skilled people.

If you are having a party then consider calling in the skilled to provide the entertainment for you. Warning if you are not skilled then dont take any chances because laughter can turn to disaster which is no laughing matter.

Five Reasons To Love Milo's

My love affair with Milo's has been going on for years. I'm certain that I am not the only one, but I am willing to share. Here are five reasons why Milo's and I will never part ways.

1. Special Sauce - Unlike some people, I prefer not to overdo it on the sauce. The amount that the food prep person puts on my burger is just right. Any more than that, and I'll have to go on a date with Mr. Restroom. I have never tried to recreate the sauce, and never will because I'm sure it's made from magic.

2. Extra Half Patty - No, you didn't score just this once. You get an extra half patty on every burger you order. As if they even needed to sweeten the pot!

3. Seasoning Salt Fries - When fries are cooked to perfection and then coated in magic dust, they become addicting. Though ketchup is not needed, for some reason these fries pair better than any other fry/ketchup combo I've ever experienced.

4. Simple Menu - The menu is so simple and straight forward that it completely eliminates the need to stand in line behind some moron that is trying to decide what to order. Even though chicken was added to the menu, it still reads like a one page children's book.

5. Fried Pies - Lemon is my personal favorite, but I would eat any of them, and pay good money to do it. Fried dough filled with fruit and topped with messy powdered sugar is the perfect way to end your meal.

The grilled bun should get honorable mention since it is not something that I have ever seen done elsewhere, and don't get me started on the sweet tea. Really no surprise, as Milo's is famous for taking ordinary foods and turning them into masterpieces!

We Are #1...Again!

That's right. Alabama is #1, again. That makes 14 National Championships, but who's counting? This is what it is all about. All the ups and downs. All the money spent on beer and food. All the driving around to the homes of whoever is hosting the game.

This is what we dream of, and it seems hard to even fathom that some fans have never experienced it. No, I'm not gloating. I wish every hardcore college football fan could know what this feels like. We Alabama fans would pull for 'Bama no matter what. We are just lucky in that we root for the best team in the world. Roll Tide!

Eternal Wit

Whoever said, "You can't take it with you" was obviously not referring to a sense of humor ...

Here is a list of actual epitaphs from departed souls who clearly had more to say than the time to say it, or from their next of kin, who wanted to be sure they literally had the last word:

On the grave of Ezekial Aikle in East Dalhousie Cemetery, Nova Scotia:

Here lies
Ezekial Aikle
Age 102
The Good Die Young.

In a London, England cemetery:

Ann Mann
Here lies Ann Mann,
Who lived an old maid
But died an old Mann.
Dec. 8, 1767

In a Ribbesford, England, cemetery:

Anna Wallace
The children of Israel wanted bread
And the Lord sent them manna,
Old clerk Wallace wanted a wife,
And the Devil sent him Anna.

Playing with names in a Ruidoso, New Mexico, cemetery:

Here lies
Johnny Yeast
Pardon me
For not rising.

Memory of an accident in a Uniontown, Pennsylvania cemetery:

Here lies the body of Jonathan Blake
Stepped on the gas
Instead of the brake.

In a Silver City, Nevada, cemetery:

Here lays Butch,
We planted him raw.
He was quick on the trigger,
But slow on the draw.

A widow wrote this epitaph in a Vermont cemetery:

Sacred to the memory of my husband John Barnes
who died January 3, 1803
His comely young widow, aged 23, has many qualifications of a good
wife, and yearns to be comforted.

A lawyer's epitaph in England:

Sir John Strange
Here lies an honest lawyer,
And that is Strange.

Someone determined to be anonymous in Stowe, Vermont:

I was somebody.
Who, is no business
Of yours.

Lester Moore was a Wells Fargo station agent for Naco, Arizona in the cowboy days of the 1880's. He's buried in the Boot Hill Cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona:

Here lies Lester Moore
Four slugs from a .44
No Les No More.

In a Georgia cemetery:

"I told you I was sick!"

John Penny's epitaph in the Wimborne, England, cemetery:

Reader if cash thou art
In want of any
Dig 4 feet deep
And thou wilt find a Penny.

On Margaret Daniels grave at Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, Virginia:

She always said
her feet were killing her
but nobody believed her.

In a cemetery in Hartscombe, England:

On the 22nd of June
- Jonathan Fiddle -
Went out of tune.

Anna Hopewell's grave in Enosburg Falls, Vermont has an epitaph that sounds like something from a Three Stooges movie:

Here lies the body of our Anna
Done to death by a banana
It wasn't the fruit that laid her low
But the skin of the thing that made her go.

Here's more fun with names, this time featuring Owen Moore in Battersea, London, England:

Gone away
Owin' more
Than he could pay.

Someone in Winslow, Maine didn't like Mr Wood:

In Memory of Beza Wood
Departed this life
Nov. 2, 1837
Aged 45 yrs.
Here lies one Wood
Enclosed in wood
One Wood
Within another.
The outer wood
Is very good:
We cannot praise
The other.

On a grave from the 1880's in Nantucket, Massachusetts:

Under the sod and under the trees
Lies the body of Jonathan Pease.
He is not here, there's only the pod:
Pease shelled out and went to God.

The grave of Ellen Shannon in Girard, Pennsylvania is almost a consumer tip:

Who was fatally burned
March 21, 1870
by the explosion of a lamp
filled with "R.E. Danforth's
Non-Explosive Burning Fluid"

Here's Harry Edsel Smith of Albany, New York:

Born 1903--Died 1942
Looked up the elevator shaft to see if the car was on the way down.
It was.

In a Thurmont, Maryland, cemetery:

Here lies an Atheist
All dressed up
And no place to go.

But does he make house calls? Dr Fred Roberts, Brookland, Arkansas:

Office now upstairs

Let's hope.

Bat Ejection Techniques – Country Survival Course #27

People lie! They lie about the bliss of rural relocation. They lie about the size of fish they catch. They lie about being there for you. But, mostly, they lie about bats! Such a silly thing, yet no one can admit the ugly truth. “Bats only come into your house. It never happens to me,” friends say. Liars!

Evidence to the contrary exists. Bat visitations have occurred regularly in all three of my country homes. Each was a different style house, in a different town with different surroundings. No way am I the only person this is happening to! I’ll believe the annual summer bat inundation isn’t a part of normal life when butter is fat free and Smucky’s Electric gets back to me with that wiring estimate they promised just prior to the Mammoth die off.

One of my sisters in particular gets a kick out of telling people I am a witch attracting bats to my home like anorexics migrating to the Cannes Film Festival. She does it to be ornery – a competitive sport in my family. Of course, I could get even by pointing out right here in my very public essay that she is my OLDER sister by a DECADE. However, I am too peaceable and well centered for such adolescent behavior. Besides, you are here to learn another fine country skill – the Bat Ejection Technique (BET).


Lesson 1 – Why BET

Rural dwellers should all master BETs. Realtors will never admit to the Coloptera inundation plaguing the West. Property values would tumble! Amidst all this denial, a seamy cover-up has formed. Copies of Bat Removal for Dummies are burned at country BBQs and members of the Society of the Dead Elk deliver bat traps to farms under cover of darkness. 

As my town’s resident City Idiot, I chose to break ranks. If Cidiots are not taught to deal properly with winged rodentia, both will suffer. Bats will be ‘baseballed’ into walls with brooms. If not, Cidiot homes will overflow with wiggling blankets of screeching critters. Folks will be driven back to the burbs in droves. Quite selfishly - I need newbies to stay in the country. Please don’t leave me alone out here! Take notes.


Lesson 2 - History of the BET

For whatever reasons bats enter homes in pairs. My hypothesis is; one holds the dog door open while the other flies through and vise versa. Attempts to document this behavior have been hampered by the presence of innumerable dogs kissing my eyes shut when I stake out the laundry room floor. Nonetheless, like bats to Noah’s ark, they arrive by twos.

Throughout history Novice Bat Ejectors dispelled unwanted intruders with the pacifistic Zero Interference Technique (ZIT). For a true ZIT open all windows and doors and cower on the floor waiting for the bats to fly back out. I researched the effectiveness of this method at my first country home. There are three problems with this technique:

Bats never leave as easily as they enter. A person could learn Arabic before the ZIT clears matters up.

Heat leaves houses quite quickly resulting in cold ZITs.

Bats tend to turn up in the middle of the night. Sleep deprivation is a direct side effect of ZITs.


Lesson 3 – Modernization

Athletic newbies frequently combine the open window/door approach of a ZIT with a more proactive approach. They jump around with a blanket in an attempt to herd bats outside. This is the Comforter Herding Ejection Technique (CHET). A good CHET take two people. Even then CHETs are hard.

Bats do not know they shouldn’t fly around the blanket.

The technique is rendered totally ineffective when your husband, who is suppose to hold the opposite side of the blanket, does a “stop, drop and roll” every time he spots a bat from thirty yards away.

At night neighbors can see you, but not the bat. So there you are running amuck in your PJs. The doors and windows are wide open as you spiraling over furniture with your flag-like fabric in tow. Meanwhile your underwear-clad man is having what is apparently some version of repeating epileptic seizures. And you, you cold-hearted bitch, you just keep on dancing.


Lesson 4 – BET Evolution

Bat invasion number three of year number two was a turning point for me. For some bizarre reason I was washing the morning dishes. We must have been out of coffee. Obviously I was not quick-witted enough to get out of dish duty. Suddenly, I heard the high-pitched chatter of a bat straight over my head.

The space over my cabinets is where all my gigantic jelly-making kettles are poised. Grabbing the step stool, I hovered near and listened. Something was in my stoneware – dark, like a cave, the crafty little bugger. Please, don’t let it get airborne. I have to go to town this morning, I thought. There was no time for the traditional CHET dance.

My cerebral light bulb clicked on. Hey, It’s easier to catch bats when they aren’t moving. A Nobel Prize for would be mine. Apparently washing dishes has some net value after all. I slid a plate over the stoneware rim and took my captive out side.

Plate removed, an upside-down shake and plop. The bat was on the ground. I watched for a moment making sure my son’s devil cat did not turn up. Finally, the bat orientated itself and flew off with chatter. Dam, I’m good, I mused. Then I turned and took two steps towards the door. Gasp! Leap! Curse!

Something bad hit my bare foot. Reflexes took over. I went for a field goal. Another bat had been in the jar. Curse! Hebbie Jebies! Will I never learn? Twos, always twos! Scratches, tiny claws on my foot - it was all to early. First dishes, then this.

The traumatized bat landed several feet away. It took a good five minutes before the winged menace recovered enough to fly off. Headed for town, I left a note for my son. “Finish the dishes.”


Lesson 5 – BET Mastery

I learned two things that morning. First, generic dish soap sucks. Second, a motionless bat is the best bat to catch. Chasing them in flight is a fool’s game. In retrospect Samuel, my Great Pyrenees, had attempted to point this out earlier that spring.

Hearing one of the midnight riots, I ordered all my dogs out. There was no need to look for the cause. I knew by then what the combination of barking and a synchronized chase meant at 1 a.m. Ho hum, more bats in the house. The other dogs complied. Sam however stood there looking sleepy, stubborn, sad and guilty.

Anyone who owns a Pyrenees knows this is their natural state. Just as I demanded, “Samuel, go!” I spotted the diminutive little wing sticking out from under his massive front paw. Here Mom, a motionless bat is the best bat to catch. He is a genius!


BET Summary

Grab a teacup or the aquarium net and a saucer

Wait for a landing

Cup/net over the Bat

Saucer or magazine carefully slid under

Out the door it goes

Hee Haw! With practice you’ll be back in bed before the underwear-clad epileptic knows your gone. You can BET on it.

What Onpage SEO Factors Matter The Most

There are things you can do besides just getting more links that will help your website rank higher in the major search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing. The things you can do on the site itself or on a page itself are referred to as on-page search engine optimization. I wrote this article to share a few things that you can do to help bump your ranking a little higher.

The most important thing to pay attention to is your page title. If your page title does not contain the words that you are trying to rank for then it is very unlikely, except in really low competition situations, that you are going to have that page ranking on page one in the search results on any of the major search engines. All three of them put a lot of emphasis on the words in the title for the page. That really helps them determine what subjects that page is actually relevant for. And, as we all know, they are trying to find the most relevant page they possibly can.

The second most important thing you can do is to make sure that the phrase you want to rank for appears at least once in the main body of the page. Make sure the words are exactly in the right order. If they are out of order, it will make your page less relevant. If you can include this exact phrase two or three times on your page without making it look weird, then you would be smart to do that. Don’t overdo it though. If the phrase appears more than three times, it starts to look like you are keyword stuffing.

The third thing you should do is to make sure your topic is covered thoroughly. That means your pages should have lots of text on them. This is especially true if the topic of your page requires an explanation of how to do something or how something works. The more thorough you are covering your material, the easier it will be to rank. Higher word count pages are a sign of higher quality so long as all the material is relevant to the page title.

The fourth thing you should do on your site itself is to make sure the navigational links from one page to another one use relevant anchor text wherever possible. Instead of having a link say “page two” in the anchor text, you should try using a short phrase that is more relevant to what the topic of the page is about. Search engines assume you are going to use relevant links within your own website and they reward you for doing so.

There are plenty of details that go into producing great search engine optimization for any given page on your website. The list I provided here is by no means a completely comprehensive list. There are other factors that can help you rank better. The truth of the matter is that certain things matter more than others. The ideas I shared in this article are very important for all three of the major search engines. If you are trying to get a certain page ranked really well on your website, then take a look at what I have said here. Then look over your site and especially that particular page to see if there is anything you can tweak a little bit.

If you would like to see how these on-page seo protocols could be applied to a specific website, then follow that link that I linked out to in the first paragraph. You will see a current example of how it is done and how well it works. Then maybe you can get your site to bump up another position or two.

Тhе Magic Bеhіnd Blog Advertising And Why Its Effective

It іs nоw а strong belief thаt better thе advertisement, greater thе sales. Today's wоrld whеrе consumers rule, advertisement аnd marketing аrе key components оf аnу industry. Іf а product іs well marketed thrоugh campaigns аnd ads, thеrе іs а good chance thаt thе product wоuld gеt еnоugh attention. Ноwеvеr, nоthіng іs mоrе effective thаn а good word-of-mouth campaign bу thе original users. Тhus, combining advertising wіth feedback аnd reviews frоm real customers sееms tо bе thе golden formula fоr thе marketing industry. Well, thіs golden formula hаs bееn achieved іn thе mоst happening communication medium оf today's generation, thе Internet thrоugh thе concept оf Blog Advertising.

Online advertising іs nоthіng nеw tо thе consumers, аs bу nоw people аrе tired bу thе flashy attention-seeking аnd оftеn extremely irritating ads thаt kеер popping uр еvеrу nоw аnd thеn frоm unexpected quarters. Вut thіs form оf advertising іs а relief frоm thе оthеr obvious forms. Аs thе nаmе implies, people blog аbоut сеrtаіn products аnd gеt paid bу thе companies fоr dоіng sо. Тhеsе bloggers аrе normal users оf thе product whо blog аbоut thеіr honest opinions, аnd whаt thеу feel honestly аbоut thе product. Тhіs creates а great impact оn thе readers, аs thеу gеt tо knоw аbоut real experiences frоm original users.

The reason whу blog advertising works fоr аll іs thе economics bеhіnd іt. Іt іs extremely cost effective, аnd аn efficient medium bеуоnd imagination. Еасh blog reaches thousands оf readers аlmоst instantly аftеr bеіng posted. Тhus, еvеn іf а blog іs paid handsomely, thе cost whеn considered wіth thе number оf eyeballs іt attracts іs quіtе lеss. Тhus, bе іt corporate оr small capital organizations, еvеrуоnе саn compete оn thе sаmе level, wіth quality аnd user opinions bеіng thе lаst word. Тhus, іt іs thе best thаt consumer friendly marketing саn be.

Apart frоm creating а global fоllоwіng, thе оthеr advantage thаt соmеs wіth thіs innovative wау оf online advertising іs thаt іt improves thе online existence оf thе advertising company tо а massive extent. Blogs written аbоut а раrtісulаr product аrе contents whісh search engines lіkе Google аnd Yahoo count whіlе ranking websites. Тhеrе аrе techniques lіkе linking backs thrоugh whісh URL оf а website саn bе attached tо а blog post. Тhіs technique boost search engine rankings tremendously, аnd іs а hug advantage оf usіng thіs method.

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Holidays Are Over. What Now?

November and December tend to be extremely busy for us. My family has loads of birthdays in November. Then you throw the actual holidays and an anniversary into the mix...things can get crazy. All of these events have passed now, but there remains one major event on the horizon...

ALABAMA vs. LSU - BCS National Championship Game!

I've done very well to keep my excitement to a minimum. However, as the date gets closer, I'm finding it hard to contain myself. The game could go either way, but I suspect that my beloved Crimson Tide will emerge the victor. Should we win, I will cry like a baby and smile until my face hurts (just like I did in 2009). I'll pick up some tissues this week, and start exercising my smiling muscles just in case!