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Financing Your Small Business
2008-01-17 02:37:00 It is always smart to start your small business without resorting to debts. Although I must admit, in order to have a good start, a small start-up financing will greatly boost your initial venture. Here?s a good help in this case ? AFSLoansOnline. They offer business loans from 10K to 150K. No collateral needed, easy application, fast, and is confidential. For them to help your small businesses obtain this type of financing you simply need to have credit scores of 700+ combined with low debt to get instantly approved. Do not be wary. The good news is, even if your credit score is below 700, AFSLoansOnline can help you gain approval within a 24-48 hour window. For financing of this size, those are very fast approval time. What is your take on this? Do not go on a hurry just borrowing money from anybody. Visit this portal, have your credit scores assessed, and apply for that much needed small business financing you need.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM B... More About: Business , Small Business , Financing , Small
A Handy Help at Home for a Single Dad
2008-01-16 01:24:00 Let me put this on the record: I am not the new male member of a WAHM club, ^_^ although I have some friends in one of these great blog communities. Now, that?s clear. Aside from my son?s nanny, I don?t have any help at home. Thus I do most of the stuff here, which I am beginning to enjoy, actually. With this new and exciting role at home, I really need a lot of help. So, where do I turn to? Right ?the internet. Particularly, finding the right Dyson vacuum cleaner for my household cleaning chores. Interestingly, with Dyson?s new web site lay-out and design, I can easily browse and find the vacuum cleaner I need for the carpet and for cleaning my car. Moreover, they have all the accessories and spare parts I need. These are neatly categorized in the site, so that anyone can easily find what they need for a particular model. Now, what do I need more? Oh yeah, I know, I need a wife. ^^, Okey, that?s a different story.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe H... More About: Home , Handy , Single
An Alternative to Slow Internet Connection
2008-01-16 01:16:00 Surfing the net is already a part of my daily routine ?personal and business. I rely heavily on the internet for entertainment (like uploading and downloading media streams and playing MMORPG?s), blogging, and getting important info needed to run my small business. Hence, a reliable and fast broadband connection like what BT Total Broadband gives is essential. They offer the one of the best broadband services and packages in the industry:Wireless broadband out & aboutSecure online storageUK Evening & Weekend calls included24/7 Customer Service SupportWhat more? Take a free broadband speedtest to check your potential broadband speed using either your phone number or post code. Found what you need more? Yeah. You got it. You need more speed. Here is the good news for you, BT Total Broadband offers you up to up to 8Mb (that's over 100x the speed of dial-up!), so you can get everything the internet has to offer. Whew! That?s great!Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, ... More About: Internet , Connection , Alternative , Slow , Alterna
Do you obtain your medicine online?
2008-01-16 00:48:00 I have never tried that yet. Getting your medicine from a pharmacy online, however, is a good idea. Sometimes, there are medicines that you are ashamed or embarrassed to purchase directly from a drug store, with an online pharmacy that is aptly covered. With complete privacy, you can easily buy those medicines anytime or anywhere you are, entirely at your convenience. Ordering and payment processing are safe, secure, and hassle-free. There is even a full catalogue of the generic and branded medicines where you can easily select from. Also, in case you will need a prescription, just fill-out a medical questionnaire so that a licensed US Physician can evaluate it and give you your needed prescription. Your order is also dispensed by a US licensed pharmacist to ensure that you get the right medicine based on the prescription. Lastly, once your order is made, it will be placed on the next day delivery via FedEx. Worth a try huh.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe H... More About: Medicine , Online
Choices and Freedom
2008-01-16 00:47:00 "Freedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them -- and then, the opportunity to choose." (C. Wright Mills)The freedom of choice innate in us means responsibility and the greatest of which. anything can be taken from except this freedom. We are in total control of the choices we make. I know that sometimes or more often for some of us, it is not easy. Sometimes we are merely forced to, because of uncontrollable circumstances (like fate?). No matter, it is inescapable, we hold the responsibility for the choice we make -none other.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM Business Practices Briefs More About: Choices
A New Way To Monetize Your Blog
2008-01-16 00:27:00 There is a new way to place advertisement on your ads without the annoying pop-up windows when you hover on a highlighted word or that pays you only on a PPC basis. This one is a PPP. Net Audio Ads Pay-Per-Play advertising is an Audio-only advertising channel backed by one of the BIG 5 search engines. The System works on a bid management system similar to Google AdWords and will compensate publishers just like Google AdSense but with one critical difference? bloggers will earn revenue on 100% of their traffic. Yeah. Here?s the best part -NO CLICKS necessary! To good to be true huh. But ey, this system has been in airing in the blogosphere for more than two years now and boot to have more than 66,000 advertisers to date and has over 550,000 websites airing up to 43 million streams of 5 second audio ads monthly. Like other contextualized ads, the audio ads are targeted to specific audiences? interests, demographics, and locations. Moreover, you earn extra income from their ge... More About: Blog , Monetize
Random Two
2008-01-15 00:11:00 Blogging. If music is said to be the expression of the soul, and if poetry is the expression of the heart, then blogging is the expression of the mind.Coffee. Sipping a hot, freshly-brewed, black coffee in the morning is simply the best way to start my day. IMO, better than sex. Lol. ^_^Work. Make a living, but please don't die working.Family. "Blood is thicker than water." True. No matter what you are or what you have done with your life, your true family will always be there to lend support and shelter.Love-Relationship. Blind yesterday, bliss today, bleed tomorrow.Love and living. " I've been looking at people and how they change with the times. And lately all I've been seeing are people throwing love away and losing their minds. Maybe it's me who's gone crazy, but I can't understand why. All these lovers keep hurting each other when good love is so hard to come by. So what's the glory in living? Doesn't anybody ever stay together anymore? And if love never lasts fo... More About: Random
I?ve got a new mailbox
2008-01-14 21:59:00 Yeah, I am still receiving tons of mails everyday (mostly bills of payment^^,). My brother brought home two Whitehall Mailboxes. One for our old folks? house, and the other for me. I cannot help but be sentimental about this. I remember my grade school days ?the non-internet days ? when I would check our old mailbox four or five times a day for mails from Dad, who was working abroad then. The joy of receiving a mail and the frustrations of not getting any are so vivid. Ahh.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM Business Practices Briefs
Why do you write? Why do you blog?
2008-01-14 21:35:00 When Philip Yancey, one my favorite layman theologians and writers, was confronted with the same question, he wrote:"I became a writer, i believe, because of my own experience of the power of words. I saw that spoiled words, their original meaning wrung out, could be reclaimed. I saw that writing could penetrate into the crevices, bringing spiritual oxygen to people trapped in airtight boxes."It was a very noble purpose. How I wish I could have the same purpose (writing skills or gifts as well) like Yancey. I don?t. However, I write / blog to live, to enliven and give a sense and meaning to what is happening around me. Sometimes, (maybe more often) I falter along the way and lose sight of this purpose. I get sidetracked with monetary rewards in exchange. Who is not?I write / blog to inspire, to motivate, to instruct, and share worthwhile info or thoughts. Air my opinion, failures, successes, and confessions. Occasionally, I throw in some rants. Sometimes I sound witty, somet... More About: Write , Blog
Conditioning of the Mind towards Personal Development and Effectiveness
2008-01-12 21:02:00 What you hear more often can make or break you If you are so exposed in negativism, cynicism, and other words belittling your self-esteem, more likely you will act and talk in the same manner. On the other hand, exposure on a positive atmosphere and optimism you will eventually develop self-confidence and high self-esteem. Why is that?The communist indoctrination: A case in pointIt is interesting to note that during the early years of communism (in China and Russia), its proponents harnessed the power of mind conditioning in order to subdue people so that they will embrace this political ideology blindly and obey the state at all times. People where continually barraged with communist propaganda in the classrooms, factories, and utilizing other media until they eventually succumbed. Some testimonials I read after the crumbling of USSR reveal that it took most of these people several years to recover from those indoctrinations. What does this tells us?Conditioning of the mind th... More About: Personal , Development , Mind , The Mind
Better Winning Chances?
2008-01-12 13:20:00 I am no believer of luck nor do I believe in fate. I am a firm believer on making your own luck and defining your own fate. It is the main reason behind why I poured time and money on my education, and carefully planned and pursued my career choice. I love taking risks too. However, these are calculated risks. Meaning I look at the possibilities and scenarios in different angles before I proceed head on.I view lottery syndicate in a similar token. You may ask, what are the odds of winning in a lottery? Very slim eh. However a new lottery syndicate claims otherwise. Too good to be true huh. This lottery, they claim, is unique, fun to play, and more importantly, has higher probability rate of winning the jackpot. Anybody can join, anywhere you are around the world. As for better winning chances?take your pick and see. Wish you luck? Nah. I leave that to you, or better yet read the first paragraph again.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM Business Practice... More About: Winning , Chances
Professional Skills Improvement: Preparing for Success
2008-01-12 01:09:00 The path to a career or professional success hinges not on how fast you go up the ladder or how smart you are. It takes more than those traits. Success in any fields hinges in the ardent desire or motivation to succeed and preparedness.We are usually motivated to succeed, however more often we are not prepared to succeed, in this case in our professional life. Prep aredness has something to do in honing your skills, knowledge, and competence in your chosen field or career. We tend to take this for granted. Incidentally, this is very common to those who are in the construction business. There is such thing as career development in this industry too. CITB is one of those who provides resources and assistance for this. If those who are in this sector put more efforts and time in developing their trade skillshere, they are more likely to succeed within the industry.The main point here being, professional skills improvement is imperative to your professional success. Technology is c... More About: Improvement , Skills , Professional
Welcome Home
2008-01-12 00:50:00 If you are new to UK or have decided to have your permanent residency there, consider finding your ideal home with Welcome Home . Here is a good listing of houses and an interactive map to show you the locations of each. If you plan to buy 2 bed flat in Bedminster Bristol or consider the Abram Manchester one bed flats for sale, consult one of their agents. If not, then browse their user friendly and comprehensive webpage TODAY to find the house or property that will suit your needs and tastes. Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM Business Practices Briefs
A different way of fun online
2008-01-12 00:49:00 I am not much of a card player or a gambler. But I do love online casino for fun. It is stimulating in a different way. The challenge of winning against an opponent that you?ll never see is equally stimulating. Although losing is another, of course, and I hate to lose. Ahhh. At least in this game, not in real life. That?s entirely different.Now, if you are considering this as a different way of fun check TopUsaOnline Casinos.com first. It is a FREE guide to help US Players find safe and fun online gambling destinations. Casinos ranked by pro poker and blackjack players, according to bonus size, payout rate, customer support, # of games, deposit options, graphics and ease of use. Once you visit this cool website for fun or serious gaming, you will not get lost. It is easy to navigate and you will be able to find the kind of game that suits your taste. To get you started, you might as well check out the current top list to date.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies ca...
Great Website for Rugby Fanatics
2008-01-12 00:39:00 "Rugby football, often just "rugby", may refer to a number of sports descended from a common form of football developed at Rugby School in England, United Kingdom. Rugby union, rugby league, and American football and Canadian football are modern sports that originated from rugby football. Rugby league and rugby union are the only two sports referred to as "rugby" today." (Wikipedia)If you are rugby games fanatics, here is a great site to keep you updated with the latest tournament news, fixtures, and results. RBS 6 Nations is the official website for Europe's premier international rugby tournament, the 6 nations championship. You can almost find everything about rugby games here: read the latest and back-end issues of the official rugby magazine online; watch the latest match video highlights, including videos for your mobile device; purchase Rugby merchandise and official licensed products in the online store, subscribe on an RSS feeder to be notified for games results, updates,... More About: Website , Great , Fanatics
Start-up Financing
2008-01-11 23:22:00 If you are looking for an easy to process start up financing, try EZUnsecured.com. No collateral needed no upfront funding fees, and 1 to 3 days approval of your start-up financing loan applications. With their excellent service, you are guaranteed that you get your funding in 1 to 3 weeks. Visit their webpage today for your startup financing loan application.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM Business Practices Briefs More About: Financing , Start-Up , Start
Personal Effectiveness and Leadership (Part 1 of 7)
2008-01-11 06:24:00 IntroductionAll improvement in your life begins with an improvement in your mental pictures. ~Brian TraceyI assert exactly the same principle with Tracey there. Any personal improvement begins in the mind, and carries on by the will to change for the better. In the same token, personal effectiveness and leadership begins in a right mindset, right values, and right attitude. There is no other way.Why am I starting this posts series? There are several reasons actually:Incidentally, next month, I will be giving a series of lectures on personal development for my client?s employees. The long holiday, gave me the time to read and review what I know and practice about the subject, I?d like to share some of the notes I gleaned there from. The comments (hoping you will start with your own ^^, -thanks for taking the time) that will be generated here will be used to improve those presentations. Not only that, I asked my students to check these posts, as an advance reading material, to ... More About: Personal , Leadership , Part
The Mediterranean Islands: A Summer Getaway
2008-01-11 04:50:00 My brother just got home from his last tour of duty as a U.S. naval officer. As yet again, he brought with him tales of his ?exploits? and adventures in the high seas. This time, he was telling us tales of good things about the beautiful and serene islands of the Mediterranean . I cannot help but daydream about my summer vacation. Darn! I?ve just arrive form a long holiday vacation from Hawaii, and now a summer vacation? Oh, wait.There are incredible beaches to huge mountains, from large cities to small gorgeous villages ?that is a a perfect getaway form the hustles of urban life huh. Budget? No worries, according to my brother. There are cheap hotels in Malta, and cheap hotels in Cyprus. With the other islands? Oh, there are also cheap hotels in Crete. So, no need to worry about the accommodations huh.What are to be anticipated in this vacation? For one, in Crete. It is the location of significant ancient history and a popular tourist destination; its attractions include the Mi... More About: Summer , Getaway , Islands
Cure for depression?
2008-01-11 04:45:00 Would an online game be a good cure for depression? I doubt it. However, an online casino could be a good cure for insomnia and monotony, at least that's what my buddy thinks.The whole idea came up when one of my buddies was joking about how his wife kept him awake at night because she snores horrendously loud (at least, that?s how he describe her *lol) and he had no choice but to crawl out of bed and open his laptop. He started browsing the net and stumbled upon an online casino site. He started playing until his eyes carried him to sleep. Now, he?s hooked. According to him, not only that he get to enjoy the game, he accidentally found the cure for his manic depression. When asked by one of my buddies what causes him this depression, he answered, ?regretfully marrying a snoring wife.? I don't know if I have to try the idea. Well, I am glad I am no longer married. ^^,Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM Business Practices Briefs More About: Depression , Cure
A Safe Alternative to Traditional Weight Loss Programs
2008-01-11 01:55:00 There are numerous weight loss and dieting programs available now at your behest, yet you get too frustrated because nothing seems to work. Your case is not hopeless. Have you taken into account the effectiveness of a weight loss surgery as your alternative to traditional weight loss programs? It is safe, completely reversible, and adjustable for life. Don?t tire yourself. Consider.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM Business Practices Briefs More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Programs , Alternative , Loss
Cutting Loose from Status Quo
2008-01-10 02:14:00 Men are afraid to rock the boat in which they hope to drift safely through life's currents, when, actually, the boat is stuck on a sandbar. They would be better off to rock the boat and try to shake it loose. ~Thomas SzaszWho is not afraid of the unknowns or uncertainties in life? While most of us are consciously afraid to take risks, we do it, in fact, each waking day of our lives. In people?s vocabulary, trivial matters may not be called risks, but in real sense, they are. Whenever I drove home late from work, I say an earnest little prayer that I arrive home safely, Why? Because I always consider it too risky when you have worked your ass-off the whole day, and you are still forced to drive home. The fatigue wears off a fraction of your psychomotor and cognitive skills and that could be a potential accident. I know, I?d been there twice.You may say that is an entirely different scenario. The point here is taking risks is inevitable. Getting out of any particular status q... More About: Status , Status Quo , Cutting
A Brief on Hiring Competent Employees
2008-01-09 16:27:00 Almost two weeks away from work, and one of my clients started bugging me about their old perennial problem ?hiring. Typical, as the year ends, a lot of younger employees tend to resign and look for other jobs elsewhere. Hence, at the start of the year, a lot of companies are confronted with the issue of hiring employees immediately to fill in the gap left by resigned personnel.Hiring employees is not difficult if you have an in-house HRD or recruitment officer who handles all you manpower requirements. If none, then you need an outside professional recruiter or a recruitment outfit, like Monster Solutions to handle these things for you.MonsterSolutions caters to a wide spectrum of clientele. It serves both the employers and job-seekers and therefore they can easily make a good match. It offers recruitment solutions tailored to your requirements. As for job seekers, they can deposit their resume online and receives free assessment so that they can be properly matched with an ... More About: Employees
Why Monitor Your Blog Stats?
2008-01-09 05:05:00 If you are blogging for personal consumption, most likely you have no regards for stats. However, if you are blogging with an audience in mind, pretty sure you are interested on how your visitors behave and Hit Countersare likely installed in your blogs.. Much more, if you are monetizing your blog, advertisers are keen on looking at your stats because the higher your stats, the higher is the conversion rates. At least, at face value that?s how the probability is expected.You monitor your stats for two primary reasons: First is to know whether you are getting your targeted audience to view or read your posts, stay longer and come back for more. Technically, this is called visitors? behavior. Second, for page ranking purposes. A hit counter that provides a comprehensive site analysis is most appropriate for this purpose. Get one today and have it installed.Are there any other reason why you monitor your stats? Have your say please.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies ... More About: Blog , Monitor , Stats
Vacation Overdose
2008-01-08 23:50:00 My son and I just got back from a great holiday vacation from Honolulu 2 days ago, courtesy of my brothers who are now permanent residence there. I don?t know if I am really glad that we are finally home. Back to reality eh. It really feels like waking up from a dream in paradise. Arghhh. Can I go back to sleep?I feel like I still have a jet-lag and too lazy to work. In fact, I haven?t told any of my clients that am already home. WTH. I deserve this extended vacation. Besides, as soon as I start pumping this almost-dead-brain to work, there will be no stopping for the next 350 days. Also, my son deserves my time. I will be teaching him how to play the PSP he received as a Christmas gift from his cousins in Hawaii (man, I do not even know how to play it. Besides, is he not too young for that?) Okey, nuff of my ramblings. Just wanna record my thoughts here and say am so damn glad I am sooo back in my own reality (and sanity ^^) here -Home sweet home.How?s your holiday va... More About: Vacation , Overdose
Buying your Prescription Medicines Online
2008-01-08 23:33:00 Gone are the days when you have to rush into a pharmacy store, queue in the line to purchase your medicines. With an online pharmacy online pharmacy you are able to buy your needs from a wide selection of prescription drugs which are all available online, 24x7.No Waiting for Doctors, you will enjoy Complete privacy, and you can order anytime, in your Own time. You can also enjoy the convenience of ordering from your own home or office at the time that suits you! Order Safely and Securely through a secure transaction server, and pay using a wide range of credit cards. Ahh. Life is becoming simpler really with facilities like these.Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM Business Practices Briefs More About: Buying , Online , Medicines , Prescription
Pains
2008-01-08 02:24:00 The pains of losing people you love is most unbearable when there is no one to console you. Tthe loneliness is too much to bear. Despair is relentless, like a raging wave that kept on besieging your weary bank of sanity. Remaining ounce of strength to resist, slowly ebb away; leaving you more vulnerable and helpless.Ahhh! Pains seem to accompany me for life. 'There is no rest for the wicked!,' I am beginning to believe that now. The sins of my youth and the wrong paths I took are now taking their toll on me.Where is faith, when you need it? Why is God seem so silent when you are crying-out for help?Kindly visit these cool BLOGS too: ^^, Yuppies caFe HRM Business Practices Briefs
Too much of religion, neglecting the essentials
2008-01-06 10:18:00 A story shared by Bruno Hagspiel goes:A protestant boy wanted to marry a catholic girl. Her parents felt it would be advisable for the young lad to adopt the family religion. Accordingly he began to read Catholic literature, and attend catechism classes taught by a priest.All went well until one day the mother came home to find her daughter lying in on the sofa weeping her eyes out.?It?s Paul,? the girl sobbed. ?There isn?t going to be any wedding.?What is the matter, my dear? Doesn?t he love you anymore???It isn?t that,? the daughter explained. ?We oversold him. Now, he wants to become a priest.?Typical huh. It is not that I am against religion like Karl Marx who termed it as the opium of the masses. I am a just a bit cynical to people who put too much emphasis on religiosity that they tended to forget the essential things in life like relationships, family, love, and joyful living outside the guise of religion.A person can be spiritual without being religious. Vis a vis, a p... More About: Religion , Essentials
Single Dad Dating Dilemma
2008-01-05 15:35:00 Should I capitalize on my marital status, being a single dad? I mean, should I be more attractive to women out there if I announce to the world that I am single dad who was not able to work it out on his first marriage and is struggling to raise a year old son? Or should I just pretend like most of my peers and pretend that I am excellent at dating and serious relationships? Does that make sense?Used to be a smooth fella (*bragging) in the dating scene. Used to be. Underscore that. But now, after a marriage that didn?t work, I seemed to have lost the edge. With the proliferations of free dating site on the net, I seem to be running out of reasons not to go out and get one. Well, a dating site could be a good place to start. However, I still have to hone my social skills to really get into that dating game again. A rehash probably? My social gears are too rusty and squeaking my golly. I really need some help in that department.Anyhow, so to date or not to date? Ahhh. It does... More About: Dating , Single , Dilemma , Dile
Money Talk: Living a Debt-Free Lifestyle
2008-01-04 16:06:00 Is a debt-free lifestyle in 2008 achievable? Definitely ?YES! Getting into debt is very easy that you won?t even noticed it until you receive a demand letter or meeting both ends each week becomes an impossible feat. In a culture where a perceived ideal lifestyle is, keeping-up with the Joneses at the expense of the more important things in life could be financially disastrous. The offing of which is debt. Being in debt is a difficult dilemma for anybody. Much more, struggling to get out of bondage of a debt-riddled lifestyle is even harder, and it will surely cost you many sleepless nights.This is not an impossible feat, that is, having a debt-free lifestyle. Just keep tab of your expenses, save some of your earnings, prioritize your needs, and let the wants wait, if not ?die? a natural death. You will not lose anything if you failed to gratify these desires, in fact you gain more -peace of mind.Debt relief is obtainable. Let debt professionals help you to consolidate your ... More About: Living , Lifestyle , Money , Free , Talk
Money Talk: Commitment, Discipline, and Emergency Money
More articles from this author:2008-01-04 14:44:00 One of my goals this year is to save money to be pulled-out on emergencies. We never know when such eventualities would occur. In 2007, I was confronted twice by these unforeseen incidents. The first was when Mom was confined in the hospital for more than two weeks, and second, when my car was wrecked by a drunk driver in the parking lot and was not covered by my insurance company. On both occasions I had to advance cash payments from one of my clients.Emergency money kept on the bank is always your best ally in times of emergency needs. However, saving and keeping that money for that sole purpose is another thing. It takes commitment to save portions of your income (in my case, I planned to allot 20% of my monthly income to that end) consistently and the discipline to keep this money in the bank. For more often we cannot resist our buying impulse whenever our appetite is whet by certain things. Then, bye bye to savings, and hello to another personal financial crisis. Then... More About: Money , Discipline , Talk , Commitment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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