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  1. <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632</id><updated>2024-03-12T16:17:53.046-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Cloozoshi</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>12</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-6835656632525951585</id><published>2022-07-08T05:13:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2022-07-08T05:13:49.553-07:00</updated><title type='text'>3 Ways to Repurpose Content</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Your internet marketing business relies on content - but content can get expensive. Whether you&#39;re spending your own time or spending money getting content created, it&#39;s important to make your content stretch. Fortunately, through content repurposing you can make use of your existing content in new ways. Not only does this help you save resources but it helps keep your marketing consistent. If your content is coming from the same basic sources, you can make sure your message is staying the same through all of your marketing channels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are three ways that you can put content repurposing to work for you in your business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Break down an eBook into several different parts for articles and presentations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&#39;ve invested time or money in getting an eBook created, it&#39;s time to make use of that investment! One eBook can be fodder for several articles that are used for article marketing. Not only will the articles provide valuable backlinks to your website and your eBook sales page, but since they are based on the same content they will be great for pre-selling your ebook. You can then take the same articles and use them as fodder for an email marketing course that will sell your ebook. Ebooks can also be used for blog posts, reports and several other types of content. There is a lot of content there so be sure to make good use of it all!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Create a report from blog articles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&#39;re actively blogging for your niche, you have a lot of content to work with! You can use this content more than once in several different ways, but one of the best ways to repurpose blog content is to create a special report&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://yoo.rs/&quot;&gt;https://yoo.rs/&lt;/a&gt;. The report can be used to build your email marketing list and draw attention to your authority as an expert. Select your top blog articles and then create an outline based on the blog topics. Find a way to string them all together and feel free to add more into each blog post than you originally posted. This is your chance to improve on your blog post. Once you&#39;re done with the report, you can edit the existing blog articles on your website to suggest that the reader look to your free report for similar information.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Turn survey results into a series of blog articles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Surveys aren&#39;t often considered when it comes to creating content - but they can be an important resource to use and repurpose. If you haven&#39;t done a survey with your list members or blog visitors, now is the time to try it! Not only will your survey give you important information about your audience&#39;s needs, you can share the results on your blog in a series of articles. Highlight important findings from your survey. What did you find out? What was surprising to you? When you create a survey, you can reuse the responses again and again in order to make blog posts, email courses and other types of content.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When it comes to Internet marketing too many people get caught up on product creation and not content creation. When this happens their product gets all of the attention and the content created in correlation with it ends up suffering in terms of quality. Content contributes to a product&#39;s presence on the Internet, and in this article I&#39;m going to explain a few of the ways this is so you can begin making the proper adjustments if you need to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your content allows people to get a feel for how good your products are based on the value the content provides. Many times people create content for the purpose of promoting a product, but in the process they create content that doesn&#39;t show their product will have any true value. What I mean by this is their content is either lack luster, or doesn&#39;t empathize with the reader enough in order to make them feel like the actual product will be of any real value.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, your content is able to convey the level of empathy and resonation you have with your customers. Think about it for a second, if you had a serious problem and you looked to someone you thought was well versed in the topic wouldn&#39;t you want them to say things you related to? What do you believe your reaction would be if they didn&#39;t do this? Well this is the same reaction your customers will have when they read content that doesn&#39;t do what I just mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, your content also has the ability to either gain confidence or erase fears. On the opposite side of the coin your content can also induce fear and reduce confidence. Even though you may not be trying to sell someone at the moment, because you are trying to use your content to build trust in them it is important for your content to act as a mini sales letter. What I mean by this is you want it to completely erase fears and inspire confidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I would like to close by saying you would be surprised how many Internet marketers take for granted the power their content has on their product presence in Internet marketing. They put content out there not thinking about how it is going to reflect on them and this is a big mistake. After reading this article you should have the information you need to not make this mistake.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This information would include being able to make people feel good about your products based on the value your content provides, making sure your content empathizes and resonates with your customers along with making sure it inspires a strong sense of confidence in your customers. If anyone feels uncertain about your product they&#39;re going to run in the other direction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/6835656632525951585/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/07/3-ways-to-repurpose-content.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/6835656632525951585'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/6835656632525951585'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/07/3-ways-to-repurpose-content.html' title='3 Ways to Repurpose Content'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-4262956927042474723</id><published>2022-02-26T06:46:00.003-08:00</published><updated>2022-03-01T04:35:55.905-08:00</updated><title type='text'>  If You Are Looking For A Lawyer Read These Tips</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Have you found yourself with a court case and not sure how to find the right attorney. Maybe you&#39;re friends don&#39;t have experience with this specific type of case, and they don&#39;t know where to point. Or maybe you&#39;re looking for a lawyer that you can establish a long-term business relationship with. Keep reading to learn more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don&#39;t assume that a specialist lawyer is more expensive than a general practitioner. While a specialist might indeed have a higher hourly rate, they might charge you for less overall hours. A specialist will not need to spend as much time learning and researching laws regarding a case that a general practitioner would.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure your attorney has won other cases similar to yours before you sign a contract. Many lawyers will list a lot of types of cases that they can do, but you want a lawyer that has had success with your particular type of case.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://66.29.153.184/&quot;&gt;http://66.29.153.184/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;Don&#39;t be afraid to simply ask the lawyer, as well as doing your own research, to find out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you need legal representation, you must do all that you can to communicate effectively with your chosen attorney.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://akwam.io/&quot;&gt;https://akwam.io/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;You want to make sure you&#39;re giving your lawyer what he or she needs to further your case. This will give you the best chance to win your case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Often, lawyers are specialized in a specific area of the law. If you need a lawyer, make sure you find one that can help you in the exact area that you need. Do not try to hire a personal injury lawyer to help you with your bankruptcy. Even if you are referred by a friend, if the lawyer is not specialized in the area of law you need, then keep looking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A good place to find a lawyer is the Internet, but don&#39;t believe everything that you read. Before choosing any of them, research their backgrounds and talk with each one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ask those you know for their lawyer recommendations. You may be surprised at the results here! People you would never have expected to know a good lawyer, may have the best connection of all. It&#39;s this word of mouth recommendation that means the most, so take it seriously and make this your first step.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Talk to several lawyers before making a selection. Don&#39;t hire the first lawyer you speak with. You want an attorney who you can trust, so interview several potential candidates. In addition to the standard qualifications, determine whether their personality will work well with your own, as you may be spending a great deal of time together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prepare a few questions for your first meeting with the lawyers you are considering hiring. Plan on asking questions about their experience and results and ask plenty of questions on what they think about your situation. Do not trust a lawyer who seems overly confident in their ability to win your case before you even give them all the details.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do not lie to your lawyer. Keep in mind that you are establishing a professional relationship with your lawyer and that they are not here to judge you. Keeping information from your lawyer could actually cost you to lose your case. 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They will help you find lawyers who will work for free, which is called &quot;pro bono&quot; in legal circles. These attorneys offer their skills to people that need it. You should be able to find them in your White Pages.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use internet web sites to easily compare the fees of lawyers in your area. Fees can range widely, and the vast number of chargeable activities can make it very confusing to sort out and compare. Fortunately, there are sites online, like LegalMatch, that can do this for you so that the confusion is no longer a problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before engaging an attorney, put in the time and effort required to find just the right one. This is not a situation that can be trusted to a Yellow Pages listing or online referral. 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Even if they just give you a range and explain what makes a case more or less expensive, that is good enough. Make sure to get your fee agreement in writing!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your lawyer does or says anything you don&#39;t understand, speak up. They should be more than happy to explain anything to you, from what a fee is for to a document they&#39;re having you sign. If your lawyer doesn&#39;t want to talk about anything related to your case, drop them immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Look for people who have experienced similar problems and ask them which lawyers they used. Your friends and relatives might be helpful but do not follow their suggestions unless you need a lawyer for the same kind of issues. Use the different resources available in your community, such as support groups.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use a legal referral service to find an attorney. These services can lead you to the best lawyers available. They carefully screen according to qualifications and credentials. Some referral services will recommend any attorney with liability insurance who has passed the state bar. To select the right referral service, you must understand the service&#39;s selection criteria.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Often, lawyers are specialized in a specific area of the law. If you need a lawyer, make sure you find one that can help you in the exact area that you need. Do not try to hire a personal injury lawyer to help you with your bankruptcy. Even if you are referred by a friend, if the lawyer is not specialized in the area of law you need, then keep looking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While a high profile lawyer might be the promise of success you dream of, they might also be way too busy to deal with your case. This can either leave you in the hands of a less experienced lawyer at the firm, or alone at times when you need your lawyer. Look for someone with a balance of time and experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You should never hire a lawyer from an advertisement that you have seen on television, seen in the phone book or heard on the radio. This is really no indication of how good of lawyer they are. Research the lawyer&#39;s legal background and read reviews from their peers to determine if they are right for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try to find a lawyer that has a high percentage of cases with the situation that you are dealing with. For example, if you are going to court for tax fraud, you will want someone who specializes in this sector or at least has a lot of experience under his belt. This will help maximize your chance of victory.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do not underestimate the importance of your lawyer&#39;s personality. An aggressive lawyer can be an advantage but an experienced and confident lawyer could help you win your case too. You should meet with different lawyer and find one who has the kind of personality and philosophy you need for your case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A good tip to keep in mind when thinking about hiring a lawyer is to only hire a lawyer if you&#39;re comfortable with the pay structure. Some lawyers might try to get you to pay a hefty retainer fee or write a blank check. Avoid these lawyers at all costs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While a case may seem very important to you at the time, your lawyer may not have the same kinds of priorities as you. As a matter of fact, he might have other cases that are more important. Understand that your lawyer is trying to balance everyone out, so don&#39;t give him or her a hard time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you need a lawyer consider using a lawyer referral service to find a lawyer that specializes in the area that you need. An experienced lawyer that is familiar with all aspects of your type of case will get you the best results. A lawyer referral service is worth paying for to find a good lawyer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you need a specialized lawyer, ask the lawyers you are considering about their specialized training. There are seminars and additional classes lawyers can take to learn more about a specific issue. For instance, lawyers who are qualified to help you with filing for bankruptcy should be members of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before engaging an attorney, put in the time and effort required to find just the right one. This is not a situation that can be trusted to a Yellow Pages listing or online referral. Be sure to visit various lawyers and be very clear about terms and conditions before ever starting any sort of legal proceeding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you are purchasing a home or other property, you should consider hiring an attorney to make sure every detail of the contract is done correctly. The same is true if you are selling a property. The extra expense is well worth knowing there will be no future surprises for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hiring a lawyer is a tough process. Keep this advice in mind as you seek out just the right lawyer. It will help you along in a tough time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/4262956927042474723/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/if-you-are-looking-for-lawyer-read.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/4262956927042474723'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/4262956927042474723'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/if-you-are-looking-for-lawyer-read.html' title='  If You Are Looking For A Lawyer Read These Tips'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-4587800970203985672</id><published>2022-02-25T06:49:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-25T06:49:30.197-08:00</updated><title type='text'>What Can Real Estate Agents Do For You?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; Looking for a home to buy or marketing your home for sale can be a tedious and a time consuming process. Though some prefer to go through the process alone, many people turn to a professional real estate agent for assistance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you are buying or selling property, a real estate agent, or property broker, can be very valuable. A real estate agent will act as the liaison between buyers and sellers of a property. They are a great resource in order to find the perfect unit for you in your next purchase.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Agents help sellers by marketing their property and getting the best price and terms in a sale. Conversely, agents assist buyers by helping them find the best property that matches their preferences for the best price possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are many agents and brokers available to choose from&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.penidaland.com/&quot;&gt;https://www.penidaland.com/&lt;/a&gt;. However, locating an agent that matches your needs can take a little bit of research but will be completely worth the effort for your future purchases.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are in the market for an agent it would behoove you to ask around. Your friends, family, or neighbors may have used a real estate agent recently that they can refer. Agents that come recommended by others are usually the best. You will want to meet with potential agents individually to see if you like the way they work and if your personalities are compatible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you do not have any one to ask, you can always search the Internet for possible agents or brokers. Most real estate agencies have their own website which shows their agents and what they specialize in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another way to find a real estate agent is attend an open house of other properties that are for sale. It is a simple yet very useful way of finding your next agent. This is a great way to see the real estate agent in action and get a first-hand look at if you are interested in him or her for your future plans. You can see an agent working and get their business card if you like what they are doing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before you decide on an agent to handle your transaction, you will want to meet with several individually and ask them questions. You will want to ask about their licensing, their background, and what they have sold lately. This will help you make your final decision in which agent is best for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Regardless if you are selling or buying a home the expertise of a first-rate real estate agent can be priceless. In this instance, the Pareto 80:20 principle applies, in which80 percent of the real estate market is handled by 20 percent of real estate agents&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cyberpal.io/&quot;&gt;https://cyberpal.io/&lt;/a&gt;. So, just how will you select a top-rate real estate agent? It&#39;s not important that they works for the biggest brokerage or sell the most quantity of homes but they carry themselves in a highly qualified fashion, extensively comprehend your wants as well as makes the entire transaction as pain-free as it can be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first thing you need to know when you search for a realtor is all agents that are licensed to negotiate property are not Realtors®. Actually, it is thought that no more than half of all licensed agents are Realtors®. Realtors® work with the National Association of Realtors® and, to be able to display the brand Realtors®, agents must promise to adhere to the Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics is a complete code of behavior which includes 17 guidelines talking about the superior professional standards that are required to be implemented. Given that these kinds of professional standards go beyond what&#39;s mandated legally, you would definitely be strongly advised to choose a agent who is also a Realtor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You should make the maximum use of recommendations. Effective real estate agents remain in business simply because they have a considerable circle of satisfied customers. Question anyone who you know that is experienced to comment on real estate agents or who&#39;s successfully used their services previously. A single high-quality recommendation warrants a dozen yellow page listings or Online searches. Generally, you&#39;ll hear the loudest praise related to agents who go well beyond the call of duty in fulfilling their professional obligations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&#39;re looking online, there are plenty of websites that recommend agents but you can never be certain of the level of quality because they are usually paid referrals. Instead, attempt to Google agents which belong to the very best brokerages in your area. Look for client testimonials on such sites and find out if you possibly can contact some of the sources. Talk to them so you can have a feel for precisely what the agent can offer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An alternative way to meet many real estate agents is to attend as many open houses as you can. Meet with the agents, collect their business cards making notes on them about your impressions. Open houses additionally give you a chance to see the agent and just how they go about conducting business. Be sure that the agents you might be thinking about have many closings to their credit and possesses a great background. Whatever you don&#39;t want is some beginner learning business at your expense.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Interview several different agents before you make up your mind. Draft a wish checklist of the characteristics which you would want to see and check out each agent to see if they match this profile. Avoid an agent that makes unrealistic claims just to win your business. Be every bit as cautious of an agent that tries to win your business by simply offering the smallest fee. Choosing the cheapest agent is a false economy because you are not likely to get bang for your buck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Real estate negotiations and transactions involve a lot of processes and sometimes can be daunting in nature. In these modernization and globalization, one of us might think that getting into real estate marketing is as easy as 123 but it&#39;s not like that... Unless you equip yourself or you know when to make things right and put everything into order. When you sell your house or property, sometimes you need an agent who can sell it properly. But how?!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finding these real estate agents who are knowledgeable and skillful to sell your property should involve wiser decision in getting the right selection of these people in the real estate market.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First, set your mind that you need a real estate agent who can truly sell your property in just a matter of time, justifiably, and who can help you get the right negotiations in the field.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Secondly, referral also helps in the process. Ask a friend who can give you local referrals and be sure to get the background and experiences of these real estate agents. This case, you may be able to choose and select the best agent fit for your taste and who can work correctly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Third, track records are best sources when making a decision in choosing the right agent of yours. Such decisions are relative because you&#39;re the one who is making a transaction and that&#39;s a definite experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fourth, an effective and good agent knows how to market and sell! Make sure in every choice you make is very crucial. Agents who lead with a benefit are somewhat impressive. Be sure all the credentials and methods are worth your choice of search.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fifth, if you already have a list of these qualified agents, let&#39;s say listed three of these agents coming from different sources or offices, set an appointment and deal with the property negotiation which involve property&#39;s selling price and other necessary things needed for home selling and buying. Be true to them and give them time to present their views on how to market such property you want to deal with them. When you sell your house, be sure not to over price the house upon the recommended price of your agent. Choose an agent who can give a good resounding advice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have already finished searching with your 3 options, now is your chance to choose the right agent. Always remember that a good real estate agent knows how to make the price right for your property to be sold quickly, who has the knowledge about the market comparisons and making good deals in the market. If these agents can make a good deal and find home buyers in the market quickly and properly then you&#39;re sure about that your property will be in good hands and sold out justifiably and reliably.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bottom line, there&#39;s no reason why one shouldn&#39;t use a real estate agent when it comes to selling any a property. Agents who are able to communicate with the buyers will help you get on top of success anytime.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, it can seem like selling a house can be an even trickier proposition than buying one. For themost part, that would be an accurate perception; it&#39;s a cutthroat world out there, and you could easily end up with a raw deal. But picking the right real estate agent, a property professional in your corner to help you navigate these uncharted waters, can be an ordeal in itself. The wrong real estate agent can often cost you 10 times more than you would otherwise in fairness need to pay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Think about it - how would you go about hiring a real estate agent? Chances are, you would call a couple new friends or perhaps a sibling to find out what kind of experience they&#39;ve had with any real estate agent they might have used at one time or another. Going with a personal opinion is hardly the right way to go about hiring a professional for perhaps the biggest single deal you will ever get to make in your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take the case of what happened to neighbor of mine in a major city in Ohio. When she needed to pick a real estate agent to handle a home sale for her, she just went with a friend of hers who happened to be in the business. She actually felt she was making a wise decision in this choice - why would her friend rip her off? The will decided to list her house right away at $250,000. When that didn&#39;t get any bites, she lowered it to $225,000 after a couple weeks. There still were no real offers from serious people. In the end, my neighbour actually sold her house not through any expertise of her real estate agent&#39;s but through sheer dumb luck. A family visiting friends next door, happened to see the sign on her front yard. They came a-knocking, and sealed the deal a month later. Now &quot;the friend&quot; that the real estate agent was, she still charged her 6% - thousands of dollars. The real estate agent may be a useful asset when you&#39;re trying to buy or sell a house. They are rarely useful enough to warrant 6%.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here is what I would recommend you did instead of running to a property agent the minute you decide to sell your house. Try an online real estate company such as you might find on FlatFeeListing in your state. They will put your home up for sale in a Multiple Listing Service. At one time, it used to be that these were only accessible to a real estate agent; not anymore. And you don&#39;t pay 6% either - all you ever do is to make a one-time payment of $500. Of course you&#39;ll still owe 3% to the buyer&#39;s agen. But, that the could still save you thousands of dollars.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you decide that this is not the way to go for you (especially if the thought of getting all the paperwork through yourself terrifies you), here&#39;s what you need to know to pick the right real estate agent. You can&#39;t just go with a real estate agent because he&#39;s friends with your uncle or something. A good way to find the most prolific real estate agent in your area would be to just drive around and look to see what name appears on most for-sale signs on front yards. Pick ones that you like, and visit them to evaluate how comfortable you are working with them. Make sure that you don&#39;t pick one just because he happens to have a much higher quotes for your house than anyone else. He&#39;s probably just trying to dazzle you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before you make your final pick, make sure that your property agent has been in the business at least 10 years; ask about their personal purchase or sale records in the business, ask them how their quotes usually compare with the price they usually close at, and of course, ask them for their plan for how they believe they will go about selling your house. Take your time; you&#39;ll probably made the right choice&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To get into the point of discussion, it is first necessary to know who a real estate agent is and on what authority he works. A real estate agent is a person who professionally deals with the buying and selling of real estate properties. He is a kind of a bridge between a buyer and a seller. By law, a real estate agent is required to be highly qualified individuals. In India, they are licensed and regulated by different governing bodies everywhere with exceptions for few places.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If a person wants to buy his or her property, he /she generally hire a real estate agent. The agent is given all the details about the property, anybody interested in buying the property or take it on rent is brought in by the agent. The agent charges his/her fees as a percentage of the sale value or the value of the rent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Often it is said that an agent works on behalf of the seller. Moreover, as his remuneration comes as a percentage of the sales value, people smell of foul play in the system. Ideally speaking, though, that cannot happen as an agent is highly regulated; but fraudulent activities do take place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some surveys conducted in various cities of India even have the findings that the real estate agents cheat the people the most. According to the general view, as a real estate agent is roped in by a seller to get the best price of his property, and as an agent is paid by the seller, so the agent acts on his behalf, but that hardly is the case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In a property deal, apart from buyer, seller and agent many other people are involved, like a lawyer, a mortgage agent, surveyors, financiers etc. Every one of them works on their own interest. An agent can enhance his income from a deal by means of commission if he can push a deal in these peoples way. So the motive for fraudulent activities is very basic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Moreover, generally an agent works under an agency; they are faced with big targets, so they try to meet their targets by means of dishonest deals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A buyer may be duped by the real estate agent and the loan officer to get into a loan fraud. Whenever a deal is in process, an agent or a loan officer is bothered only about his commission, and he tries to keep away anything to come into the way of it. So, even if there are problems with the legalities of a property, it is the duty of a buyer to try and get every bit of information available, so that he can get out of the contract if required.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An agent may hide some critical information from the buyer that may be crucial for making the deal that may be regarding safety issues, on legal issues etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So it is necessary to take detailed information about an agency before hiring one, it&#39;s not very wise to go by newspaper reports, because many a times the newspapers do not bring up the real picture of the industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are real estate agent and wanted to list your services post a free ad in a classified website and increase your sales.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kumar is a online content writer and publisher who has a good expertise in Internet Marketing and Online Promotions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/4587800970203985672/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/what-can-real-estate-agents-do-for-you.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/4587800970203985672'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/4587800970203985672'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/what-can-real-estate-agents-do-for-you.html' title='What Can Real Estate Agents Do For You?'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-1015498132677023604</id><published>2022-02-12T03:41:00.007-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-12T03:41:53.271-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Reduce Waste by Composting - Seven Benefits of a Compost Bin</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden. As a balanced mulch and fertilizer, compost is rich in nutrients. Mixed with the dirt in your yard, compost enhances and enriches the soil, helping almost any plant grow and develop more healthily.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Composting is also a very green activity. Every household that composts food scraps and yard clippings will keep approximately 700 pounds of waste out of the municipal collection. My home town distributes compost bins free of charge to residents who attend a workshop to learn the basics.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mindseteco.co&quot;&gt;mindseteco.co&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;To date, about 5300 of these bins have been handed out to residents, keeping an estimated 1800 tons of yard clippings out of the curb-side pick up annually.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What are the green benefits of composting? Here are seven of them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1) Fuel savings: Fewer stops and stars on collection routes and fewer miles hauling yard waste save on transportation fuel. The need for you to make trips to the garden center to buy mulch or other soil amendments also saves gasoline.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2) Reduction in carbon emissions: reducing the truck miles requires to move thousands of toms of yard waste cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3) Reduction of methane emissions: Home-composted food scraps produce less methane when composted than when left to decompose in a landfill. Since methane is 21 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, this effect is important.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4) Improvement of the soil: Nutrients from compost give your soil better growth characteristics and structure. Often, plant diseases and pests are also reduced by the addition of compost to your soil.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5) Allows production of safer fruit and vegetables in your garden: As mentioned earlier, compost is an ideal mulch and fertilizer for your garden, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6) Reduce the need for watering: Compost helps retain moisture, reducing the need for watering your garden.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7) Save money: As a natural fertilizer for your garden, you can virtually eliminate the need to purchase soil amendments and fertilizers. Reducing watering times also saves money by saving on water consumption.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Composting is a great way to reduce waste and reuse kitchen scraps and yard clippings in a way that enhances your soil and garden. And by improving your garden to be organic and chemical-free, you can produce more of your seasonal vegetables at home and eat more healthily as well-an added benefit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The newsletter brings you practical tips and information on how to create and enjoy a green lifestyle and save money. The newsletter is absolutely free!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Learn How to Make Compost - Start Recycling and Reduce Waste&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learning how to make compost is a very rewarding process that is simple and easy to learn and very forgiving. Any recycling that we undertake through a composting process even if it is a small operation or up to commercial quantities, helps to reduce waste and improve our water quality, for there is less waste water treatment required of the precious resource that carries our wastes to the treatment plant. Let&#39;s help ourselves and each other by learning some basics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all find there are many unwanted items that we have to dispose of at the end of the day and we routinely throw them out in the trash or feed them into the eagerly awaiting garbage gobbler that is such a convenient way to clean up the mess.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&#39;s a great way to do things but is it creating another mess?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately it contributes to the pollution of this wonderful planet that we live in. This can so easily be changed if we all learned how to make compost even on a small scale. It is actually really easy and yes it can even be FUN!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What do we need? For a start any organic product, that is, anything that was once growing can be added to a composting process for recycling into the process that Mother Nature has provided us for millions of years. So we have to agree that the process works and concede that it actually works very well indeed. So let us look at all that we throw away and see what we can turn into compost. There will be some things that should be avoided for a start until a little knowledge and confidence is gained but it really is a simple process. So we need the raw materials and a container or site to start the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How much material we want to compost is the next consideration. Let&#39;s start with what comes out of the kitchen as there is always an unwanted amount of food scraps that arise. If this is all that is envisaged to begin with then the best way to have fun with kitchen compost is to start a worm farm! Kids just love them, especially boys of course and just watch they don&#39;t eat them. This is a great way to get the whole family involved as it is a great talking point and it is interesting to watch as things disappear. A well managed worm farm will not emit odors and can be managed in a cool place indoors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For larger amounts we need to look at recycling outdoors where we can build a compost pile or use compost bins to break down the leaves and branches into a great mulch and soil conditioner. Understanding something about carbon to nitrogen ratios of plants really helps but the basis is that the micro-organisms in the pile need some nitrogen to break down the woody parts which are high in carbon. It is ratio range that is very forgiving but getting it in the desired range results in better quality compost in a much quicker time frame.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are four main criteria to be considered when making compost:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The carbon to nitrogen ratio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The size of the pile or container&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The amount of water included&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The amount of air available&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The size of the pile will determine whether the composting process is hot or cold. A cubic yard will often allow the pile to build up heat producing better quality compost and this should be the minimum size ideally for a hot composting method. Materials will break down quicker and diseases and weed seeds will not survive if the desired temperatures are reached. Water is needed to keep the pile damp but not soggy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Air is not something we usually think about in a compost pile but the organisms that are doing all the work are alive and need OXYGEN just like us or the bad critters take over and this is where the bad smells usually come from.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An enclosed container helps hold in heat and keep the pile tidy and animals away. A good compost tumbler will help with turning and allowing more air in as needed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cold composting is a longer process but is a great way to recycle if we choose. Building a larger scale worm farm is a way of speeding up the process and getting a wonderful worm compost tea that is a great tonic for plants.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is possible to make bad, smelly compost but gaining a little knowledge on how to make compost and planning the process will ensure a great start to recycling and to reducing waste.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Reducing Waste During a Move&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Moving can be a difficult and challenging process, but there are ways you can ease the process. One way to help your transition go smoothly and also reduce pressure on the environment is to minimize your waste during a move. By planning ahead, it is possible to arrange for an environmentally friendly and organized moving method.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tips for Cutting Down on Waste&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Moving traditionally involves a large amount of boxes, crates, and storage units that are thrown out after the transition to the new home. By organizing and planning your move, you may be able to prevent the unnecessary waste of these products. Some tips for reducing waste include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Purge yourself of belongings, furniture, or clothing that will not have a place in the new home. This can cut back on the amount of things that must be moved as well as help you stay organized when unpacking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Save boxes ahead of time. When you have decided to move or know your move out date is approaching, take the time to save storage items when you make purchases or collect them from others who may have some handy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check into the availability of large, reusable storage crates that are often available through moving companies. These can typically be used for up to 10 years and hold large amounts of items.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pack items into your luggage and any storage bins you may already own.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Donate any boxes or other items that can be used by others after your move.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are considering a move, there are professional moving companies that can help you to protect the environment while transitioning to your new home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&#39;s important to be sure your new home is a safe place where you can live without fearing porch collapses or toxic substances such as lead and mercury. If you suspect your new home contains such dangers, a premises liability lawyer can help you hold the responsible party accountable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/1015498132677023604/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/reduce-waste-by-composting-seven.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/1015498132677023604'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/1015498132677023604'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/reduce-waste-by-composting-seven.html' title='Reduce Waste by Composting - Seven Benefits of a Compost Bin'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-3328503613925758200</id><published>2022-02-12T03:41:00.004-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-12T03:41:25.040-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Solar Power - The Way Forward</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; Solar Power&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For a long time Solar Power was only identified as the conversion of sun light to to electricity. While this is not inaccurate most of us do not know that the energy harvested must first be converted to electrical energy to be able to produce generally functional electricity.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sempersolaris.com&quot;&gt;www.sempersolaris.com&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;The conversion is made possible through the photovoltaic or PV, a method that uses semiconductors to convert the sun&#39;s radiation to electrical energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Components of a Simple Solar Power System&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Solar or photovoltaic cells&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The assembly of semiconductors and electronics or solar cells is enclosed in a photovoltaic module, more commonly known as a solar panel. Several solar panels are called solar panel array.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Battery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A solar panel collects and generates energy from the sun&#39;s radiation. PV panels convert this energy to direct current electricity, a current that is produced by batteries. Although connecting a DC load directly to the solar panel is possible, batteries play an important role to a properly working photovoltaic system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Regulator&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A regulator is optional yet a vital equipment in a photovoltaic system. During the cyclic process, the battery is likely to become overcharged or over-discharge, a situation that shortens the batteries&#39; lifespan. A regulator prevents such situations from happening by regulating the batteries&#39; condition. It maintains a stage of charge where it monitors when the battery will be overly charge or discharge. In general, a regulator keeps the batteries in the most appropriate working conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Converter/ Inverter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A converter allows the DC electricity stored into the batteries to be converted to AC or alternating current electricity, the type of energy that is used by the mains power supply. The DC/AC or direct/alternating converter is also called an inverter and is used to match the required current and voltage by the load. It is typical to experience some energy loss during electricity conversion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Load&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Any appliances that consumes electricity is considered a load. When choosing a load for the solar power system, it is necessary to start with a low power component before installing additional solar panels to avoid wasting of resources. PV systems are ideal for illumination as lights only consume several watts compared to bigger appliances like television, components, or computers. There are also lightings that operates on direct current electricity, allowing the use of solar power system in a low budget scale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Solar panels, battery, regulator, converter, and load make up the solar panel system. When all of these components are installed properly, a solar power system can sustain itself for years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Benefits of Solar Power&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For most residential users, power grid is the most convenient source of electricity. It seems like a huge power shortage or outage is still in the distant future. However, the increasing worry about the exhaustion of fossil fuels is drawing authorities all over the world to exploit renewable energy sources. As solar energy is the most commercialized among other renewable energy, it is necessary to know how you, as a residential end-user, can benefit from solar power.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Low-cost production&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Solar power is a proven commercial energy source. Among other renewable resources such as wind, hydro, biomass, biofuel, and geothermal power, solar power the only clean energy that is able to generate a large market scale including residential users. Due to the advancement in solar energy technology and the consistent improvement of financing approaches, solar energy project implementation is steadily reducing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;China&#39;s emergence as one of the biggest manufacturer of solar panels largely affects the cost of end-user materials. The country also produces wind turbines although exports are limited unlike the global production and export of PV panels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Infinite energy source&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Depletion of fossil fuels is an unvarying threat to energy security. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources and its exhaustion is inevitable, which means power supply shortages all over the world. On the other hand, renewable energy like solar, wind, and geothermal power are able to generate electricity without depleting natural resources. These natural energies are infinite sources of energy. If installed and utilized properly and strategically, renewable energy can supply the whole world with clean electricity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Earth friendly&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Solar energy, like all green energy, produces relatively small amounts of greenhouse gases or GHG, one of the major factors to the thinning of the ozone layer. It reduces the carbon footprint in all sectors. The utilization of alternative energy also promotes the production of low carbon technology products such as LED-powered lights, low-carbon appliances, and hybrid cars. More energy efficient storage and solar panels are being developed to improve the viability of alternative energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Modification of electricity usage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Solar power systems are not only able to generate and supply power to residential users, it also allows end-users to modify their electricity usage. This is made possible by a two-way smart grid system between the main power supplier and the consumer. When your solar power system generates excess energy, the power meter turns backwards. A synchronous inverter is necessary, as it will be the one to match the incoming main supply. When such favourable conditions occur, your electricity supplier pays you back for the excess energy generated by the solar power system. Alternative energy is by nature unpredictable as the amount of generated energy greatly depends on weather conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Incessant government support&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The fact that the recession hardly had an impact to alternative sources demands proves that renewable energy is a stable and continuously strengthening industry. The unrelenting government support, including incentive packages from various countries, helped boost the industry especially solar, wind, and biofuel generation. Energy smart technologies are gaining increased support from capital and private equity investors, giving way to digital and power saving applications in the market.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governments all over the world are offering stimulus packages of tax credits and incentives to residential, commercial, and industrial users. Aside from tax deductions for individuals and companies that install solar power systems, the federal government also offers cash back reward programs, property tax exemptions, sales tax exemptions, and electric company incentives. Even investors partner with solar companies to sponsor recycling programs and allow conscious consumers to dispose old products properly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Low maintenance and operating cost&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The ideal set-up requires it to have optimum sunlight exposure during the day, and if this is achieved, then expect consistent energy generation on ideal weather conditions. However, proper operating and maintenance must be done periodically to ensure optimum collection of sunlight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PV panels, if installed properly and strategically, are virtually maintenance free. Basic maintenance of solar panels includes keeping the solar panel array clean and free of debris. Washing the PV panels is also recommended especially if you live in a particularly dusty region. Use non-abrasive cleaners and wash cloth to avoid scratching the panels. A garden hose can be use to rinse the panels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Life expectancy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aside from its self-sufficiency, solar panels have an average of 20 or more years of operational life. With recent developments of materials used in building PV panels, the life expectancy and viability of solar panels is expected to improve in the coming years. During these years, approximately $2,000 is needed as maintenance and operating cost of PV panels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eliminate the cost and difficulties of transporting conventional fuel&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The federal government allots billions of dollars to transport fuel and other natural gas to the country for electricity generation. Solar power systems reduce such cost, as photovoltaic panels do not require fuel or natural gas to convert sunlight to electricity. Building of large solar power plants also allows local generation of environmentally friendly electricity where it can be delivered to residential, commercial, and industrial users.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Solar Lighting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Indoor solar lighting is possible via a system that collects and distributes sunlight for indoor illumination. Outdoor solar lighting is composed of simple solar power system where the lights are continuously being charged through the day and discharge at night by illuminating walkways. Lighting takes up a lot of energy and is consequently quite expensive wherein Solar Lights has really become a very viable and affordable green option. Solar lights have a huge range and include outdoor solar flood lights, dock lights, brinkmannsolar lights and even solar powered night lights. Today in fact Solar Lights are the rage with hundreds of products and different varieties being marketed. Solar lighting is now employed inside the home and even outside it including the roof and the garden! Even commercial premises are today being fitted with solar a lighting system which is paying rich dividends not only in saving cost but also helping reduce the carbon footprint which is greatly enhanced by conventional power usage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/3328503613925758200/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/solar-power-way-forward.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/3328503613925758200'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/3328503613925758200'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/solar-power-way-forward.html' title='Solar Power - The Way Forward'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-2548953394092986155</id><published>2022-02-12T03:41:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-12T03:41:05.677-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Dubai Offshore Banking</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dubai, one seven of the Arab Emirates, is located in the Persian Gulf along its southern coastline, on the Arabian Peninsula.&amp;nbsp; It has the highest population of all the cities of the United Arab Emirates.&amp;nbsp; Although it was founded in 1830, the Arabic country of Dubai seems to be just now, finding its way onto people of the western world&#39;s radar of offshore banking and international investing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With wars currently being fought in the Middle East, people in other parts of the world may be leery of investing their money in an Arabic country.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://itqans.com/&quot;&gt;https://itqans.com/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;While Dubai does follow Islamic law, the laws of commerce are in line with those found in most other safe tax havens, and in no way should this keep individuals from taking advantage of the many tax free investment opportunities available there. These features make it an ideal offshore banking location.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dubai has many expatriates among its 1.3 million people, with languages including English, Urdu, Tagalog, Malayalam and Russian are spoken there.&amp;nbsp; Of course Arabic is the official language.&amp;nbsp; English is one of many languages used at Dubai banks and other financial institutions, and there should never be a problem communicating during business hours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Abu Dhabi economic vision, which has been formulated by the Emirate&#39;s leadership has led to investments in tourism, industries that are knowledge based, real estate, as well as the energy sector investments it is known for.&amp;nbsp; By a strategic use of its oil revenues and investments from outside the country, Dubai has developed a diverse and competitive economy that has helped its citizens find employment opportunities and prosperity.&amp;nbsp; Proof of this can be found in the GDP per capita of&amp;nbsp; $40,400 (2008 est.).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While offshore banking is simply defined as &quot;banking in a location or country different from the one you reside in,&quot; the reasons and needs of an individual or corporate investor can be many and varied. Dubai is becoming one of the worlds leading financial sectors when it comes to offshore investing and banking. Major banks have made sure that they maintain a presence in Dubai like HSBC Offshore, Abbey National, and ABN Amro. All banking activity is regulated from a central institution called the UAE Central Bank. While many restrictions are placed on banks by this institution, ideally the DIFC free trade zone will free up many of these restrictions and attract even more big name financial organizations.&amp;nbsp; Dubai offers exactly the type of&amp;nbsp; financial environment an investor looking to minimize their tax burden should look for.&amp;nbsp; It has no corporate taxes, income taxes, taxes on capital gains, property and wealth, and offers easy access to additional financing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep an eye on this country as the free trade zones continue to open up, and more financial liberties are being granted which will promote healthy competition in the offshore banking and investing sectors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Englishman Peter Macfarlane is an author and lecturer on offshore finance, investment, due diligence and wealth creation matters. After fifteen years advising high net worth clients on offshore asset protection structures such as companies, trusts and private interest foundations, he decided on a career change and now mentors individuals who are interested in creating, preserving and growing wealth in a secure offshore environment. Peter defines wealth in the broadest sense, believing that money is worthless if you don&#39;t have health and happiness. He is now joint editor of The Q Wealth Report, a publication dedicated to publishing freedom, wealth and privacy information for a select audience. The Q Wealth Report not only helps you decide which banking institution is right for you, but we provide personal recommendations and introductions to help you open an offshore bank account of your choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mortgages in Dubai and the Big Banks&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dubai real estate has been a consistently hot real estate market for investment property in the past few years. Dubai is the most populated and second largest Emirate in the United Arab Emirates. It has seen enormous construction and has attracted investors worldwide to its real estates projects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I remember the time when an overseas investor searching for a mortgage would be confronted by puzzled Dubai developers and even more confused estate agents. When an international investor did find a local bank it would be so expensive and time consuming the buyer often gave up. The good news is that the Dubai real estate market is maturing and the big banks have woken up to the fact that Dubai mortgages are potentially very big business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The early troubles with a Dubai mortgage all stemmed around the difficulties foreign buyers had securing the freehold on a property. Since the announcement on March 12 2006 that non United Arab Emirates nationals may be given the right to own freehold properties in some parts of Dubai, massive interest has been stirred in overseas property investors. Demand is surging and real estate is in short supply many off plan developments sell out in days of release.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now with laws passed and established zones in Dubai where freehold ownership is not in question the banks are finally acting. The Dubai mortgage market is set to be one of the most competitive markets in the world. The worlds investors are looking at Dubai long and hard. Investors will not tolerate being ripped off with high price mortgages.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unlike many overseas markets most freehold property in Dubai has not bought with mortgage finance. This gives the market a huge amount of resilience. Many of the mortgage providers in Dubai will only lend to non residents in the Dubai freehold zones.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Properties for sale that are suitable for foreign buyers are in the following freehold zones: Dubai Sports City , Dubai Marina , I.M.P.Z. International Media Production Zone , Jumeirah Village , The Palm Jumeirah, Shaikh Zayed Road, International City, The Lagoons, Palm Deira, Jebel Ali Airport, Emirates Road, Dubai Land ,Business Bay ,Downtown Dubai and much more&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So what is attracted international Banks to Dubai that&#39;s simple money and plenty of it. Dubai&#39;s population is currently in the region of 1.4 million citizens, by 2010 it is expected that Dubai will be home to 3.5 million residents. The Banks anticipate a huge demand for property and in turn a big demand for mortgages. The large multi nationals will be moving in and with them their employees all needing a place to live.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most of Dubai population is set to be made up from people from overseas. Dubai will be truly multi cultural multi national and that feeling is already in Dubai. Experience Dubai nightlife and you will see it is a truly multi national experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The future for the big banks is bright as overseas investors will feel more secure going with mortgage providers that they are familiar with.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In all mortgages in Dubai are good for the banks and are set to be good for overseas buyers investing in the new world attraction which is Dubai.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Impact Of Technology In Banking&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the world of banking and finance nothing stands still. The biggest change of all is in the, scope of the business of banking. Banking in its traditional from is concerned with the acceptance of deposits from the customers, the lending of surplus of deposited money to suitable customers who wish to borrow and transmission of funds. Apart from traditional business, banks now a days provide a wide range of services to satisfy the financial and non financial needs of all types of customers from the smallest account holder to the largest company and in some cases of non customers. The range of services offered differs from bank to bank depending mainly on the type and size of the bank.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;RESERVE BANK&#39;S EARLY INITIATIVES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a central bank in a developing country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adopted development of the banking and financial market as one of its prime objectives. &quot;Institutional development&quot; was the hallmark of this approach from 1950s to 1970s. In the 1980s, the Reserve Bank focused on &quot;improvements in the productivity&quot; of the banking sector. Being convinced that technology is the key for improving in productivity, the Reserve Bank took several initiatives to popularize usage of technology by banks in India.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Periodically, almost once in five years since the early 1980s, the Reserve Bank appointed committees and working Groups to deliberate on and recommend the appropriate use of technology by banks give the circumstances and the need. These committees are as follows:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Rangarajan committee -1 in early 1980s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Rangarajan committee -11 in late 1980s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Saraf working group in early 1990s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Vasudevan working group in late 1990s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Barman working group in early 2000s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Based on the recommendations of these committees and working groups, the Reserve Bank issued suitable guidelines for the banks. In the 1980s, usage of technology for the back office operations of the banks predominated the scene. It was in the form of accounting of transactions and collection of MIS. In the inter-bank payment systems, it was in the form of clearing and settlement using the MICR technology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Two momentous decisions of the Reserve Bank in the 1990s changed the scenario for ever there are:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;a) The prescription of compulsory usage of technology in full measure by the new private sector banks as a precondition of the license and&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;b) The establishment of an exclusive research institute for banking technology institute for development and Research in Banking Technology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As the new private sector banks came on the scene as technology-savvy banks and offered several innovative products at the front office for the customers based on technology, the demonstration effect caught on the reset of the banks. Multi channel offerings like machine based (ATMs and pc-Banking), card based (credit/Debit/Smart cards), Communication based (Tele-Banking and Internet Banking) ushered in Anytime and Anywhere Banking by the banks in India. The IDRBT has been instrumental in establishing a safe and secure, state of the art communication backbone in the from of the Indian Financial NETwork (INFINET) as a closed user group exclusively for the banking and financial sector in India.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHANGING FACE OF BANKING SERVICES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Liberalization brought several changes to Indian service industry. Probably Indian banking industry learnt a tremendous lesson. Pre-liberalization, all we did at a bank was deposit and withdraw money. Service standards were pathetic, but all we could do was grin and bear it. Post-liberalization, the tables have turned. It&#39;s a consumer oriented market there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Technology is revolutionizing every field of human endeavor and activity. One of them is introduction of information technology into capital market. The internet banking is changing the banking industry and is having the major effects on banking relationship. Web is more important for retail financial services than for many other industries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Retail banking in India is maturing with time, several products, which further could be customized. Most happening sector is housing loan, which is witnessing a cut-throat competition. The home loans are very popular as they help you to realize your most cherished dream. Interest rates are coming down and market has seen some innovative products as well. Other retail banking products are personal loan, education loan and vehicles loan. Almost every bank and financial institution is offering these products, but it is essential to understand the different aspects of these loan products, which are not mentioned in their colored advertisements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PLASTIC MONEY&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plastic money was a delicious gift to Indian market. Giving respite from carrying too much cash. Now several new features added to plastic money to make it more attractive. It works on formula purchase now repay later. There are different facts of plastic money credit card is synonyms of all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Credit card is a financial instrument, which can be used more than once to borrow money or buy products and services on credit. Banks, retail stores and other businesses generally issue these. On the basis of their credit limit, they are of different kinds like classic, gold or silver.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charged cards-these too carry almost same features as credit cards. The fundamental difference is you can not defer payments charged generally have higher credit limits or some times no credit limits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Debit cards-this card is may be characterized as accountholder&#39;s mobile ATM, for this you have to have account with any bank offering credit card.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the years, the banking sector in India has seen a no. of changes. Most of the banks have begun to take an innovative approach towards banking with the objective of creating more value for customers and consequently, the banks. Some of the significant changes in the banking sector are discussed below.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MOBILE BANKING&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Taking advantages of the booming market for mobile phones and cellular services, several banks have introduced mobile banking which allows customers to perform banking transactions using their mobile phones. For instances HDFC has introduced SMS services. Mobile banking has been especially targeted at people who travel frequently and to keep track of their banking transaction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;RURAL BANKING&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the innovative scheme to be launched in rural banking was the KISAN CREDIT CARD (KCC) SCHMME started in fiscal 1998-1999 by NABARD. KCC mode it easier for framers to purchase important agricultural inputs. In addition to regular agricultural loans, banks to offer several other products geared to the needs of the rural people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Private sector Banks also realized the potential in rural market. In the early 2000&#39;s ICICI bank began setting up internet kiosks in rural Tamilnadu along with ATM machines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;NRI SERVICES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With a substantial number of Indians having relatives abroad, banks have begun to offer service that allows expatriate Indians to send money more conveniently to relatives India which is one of the major improvements in money transfer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;E-BANKING&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;E-Banking is becoming increasingly popular among retail banking customers. E-Banking helps in cutting costs by providing cheaper and faster ways of delivering products to customers. It also helps the customer to choose the time, place and method by which he wants to use the services and gives effect to multichannel delivery of service by the bank. This E-Banking is driven by twin engine of &quot;customer-pull and Bank-push&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONCLUSION&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Technology has been one of the most important factors for the development of mankind. Information and communication technology is the major advent in the field of technology which is used for access, process, storage and dissemination of information electronically. Banking industry is fast growing with the use of technology in the from of ATMs, on-line banking, Telephone banking, Mobile banking etc., plastic card is one of the banking products that cater to the needs of retail segment has seen its number grow in geometric progression in recent years. This growth has been strongly supported by the development of in the field of technology, without which this could not have been possible of course it will change our lifestyle in coming years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/2548953394092986155/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/dubai-offshore-banking.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/2548953394092986155'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/2548953394092986155'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/dubai-offshore-banking.html' title='Dubai Offshore Banking'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-1984190979011367474</id><published>2022-02-12T03:40:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-12T03:40:50.001-08:00</updated><title type='text'>A Deeper Insight Into The Benefits Of Online Shopping</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; We live in the technology era and over the past several years, increasingly more buyers have turned to online shopping - and for a good reason, given all the benefits associated with this innovative type of shopping! Today, more than ever before in the history of the Internet, people are buying a plethora of items and services online.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://downloadmymanual.com/&quot;&gt;https://downloadmymanual.com/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;From shoes to houses and even yachts, people complete a wide array of transactions on the Internet. That being said, here is a deeper insight into the most notable benefits of online shopping:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shopping Online Is Easy And Convenient!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is by far the most notable benefit of purchasing products or services on the Internet, as opposed to brick and mortar stores. Simply put, online shops grant you access to their products and services at any time of the day or of the night - you can place an order on a 24/7 basis, regardless of your location in the world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The best thing is that you can place an order with only several clicks of the mouse, and this aspect is particularly important for those who have very little time at their disposal and who simply cannot afford the luxury of spending hours at the mall. No matter if you have a tiresome working schedule, if you are a mother with children or you are simply home-bound and you cannot go shop in a traditional brick and mortar shop, online shopping will certainly come to the rescue!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You Can Easily Compare Prices&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are a budget-conscious person and you want to make sure that you get the best value for your cash, then there is no better way to do that than through online shopping. Simply put, shopping for items online allows you to compare prices before making your choice. Most of the websites come with price comparison engines, but if they do not, you can always use search engines to compare prices from different vendors. Not only will this allow you to save a significant amount of money, but it will also offer you satisfaction, knowing that you have paid for something that is truly worth the money!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Generally speaking, online stores offer lower prices than the classic brick and mortar stores, mainly because Internet-based shops only have to pay for the hosting services, which are significantly cheaper than paying the rent for a real-life commercial space. Besides this, most of the online business owners reduce their profit margin and the price of their items just to attract more customers, as they are fully aware of the fact that most (if not all!) of their customers have turned to online shopping because of the price-related benefits. Moreover, the online environment is known to be an extremely competitive area when it comes to online stores, this is why business owners will struggle to offer the best price-quality ratio!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Possibilities Are Endless&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When it comes to online shopping, sky is the limit - literally! The possibilities are endless, as opposed to the classic live stores where the shelf space is limited. In other words, the chances are that an online store will display considerably more items than a brick and mortar store, thus providing you with a wide array of options. Browsing through different items has never been easier, now that Internet shopping is only several clicks away!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fewer Marketing Stunts To Cope With&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another important benefit of purchasing items online is that unlike brick and mortar stores, who aim to lure customers into purchasing as many items as possible (be it through attractive price discounts, sales messages, posters or smart product placements), online shops have fewer &quot;purchasing traps&quot;, so to speak.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In other words, online shops are far less likely to try persuading you into buying other products that you neither need nor want, in addition to those you are set on buying. The marketing tactics of online stores tend to be more discreet and less bothersome, as opposed to those of brick and mortar stores and this is one of the many reasons why buyers have decided to give online shopping so much credit lately.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You Can Analyze A Product Before Investing In It&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another notable benefit of online shopping - one that only Internet shopping has - is that you can actually read various customer reviews and testimonials before you invest your hard-earned money in a product or service. People are usually more than willing to offer an honest and unbiased review in order to help future buyers, simply because they are looking forward to reading other comments and reviews themselves. You can now make informed purchases!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Very Discreet Shopping&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discretion is an aspect of utmost importance for almost all shoppers, especially if they are trying to buy a very personal or intimate object. It is very difficult, if not impossible to shop discreetly in some physical stores, and this aspect is particularly important if you are trying to buy lingerie or personal items. It often happens that buyers are too embarrassed to even enter such a live shop, let alone buying a product.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fortunately, online shops owners are fully aware of the importance of discretion, this is why they guarantee that the shipping of the products will be done in a straightforward, concise, efficient and discreet manner. This is also important for those who are trying to buy adult items.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Online Shopping Is Far More Time-Effective!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Last, but certainly not least, with an online store you do not need to wait in line, to cope with traffic or to carry the shopping bags with you. You do not need to worry about the holiday rush or about noisy and annoying people who keep complaining about how slow the cashier or the seller actually is. Online shopping can help you save a lot of time, money and trouble!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Conclusion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To sum it all up, these are some of the most important benefits of buying products and services from online shops. You get to save time, enjoy products at the best possible prices, get various discounts and have the product delivered at your doorstep, without you having to set foot outside of your comfortable home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;3 Ingredients for Building a Successful Online Shopping Business&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are considering starting your own online shopping business, your head is probably overflowing with a number of questions about things like the benefits of online shopping, how much money you can make, and most importantly how you are going to build your own network.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You may also want to know how to get started, and what is required in order to do so.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the same time as all of these questions are running through your mind, you will also have to make some very important decisions regarding your new business such as whether or not you will want to conduct your business via mobile, email, e-commerce, social media marketing or a combination of all of the above.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While these are important questions, there is one very large question that proceeds everything else - do you have what it takes to start your own online shopping network?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I truly believe that everyone can make money and create their own online shopping network quickly and easily with no investment and a bit of effort, but it takes a little bit more creativity and determination to turn it into a full-time business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Online affiliate marketing shopping portals offer members incentive cash back programs to help you save money and make money doing nothing more than shopping online. You can easily benefit from using these types of online shopping systems to make money simply by shopping and encouraging others to shop with discount codes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Revenue is generated through advertising and blogging which takes a great deal of creativity and time, but eventually hard work does pay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In some cases these portals go one step further by providing its members with a quick and easy added income generating source by allowing its members to earn cash back on the people they invite to its network, and so on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using this type of free referral marketing system alone, making money with online shopping is all but guaranteed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Did you know that if you use an online shopping portal system in conjunction with other online money generating systems such as blogging, affiliate marketing and publishing content, you have the ingredients to create a very profitable fulltime business with little or no investment?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this sounds like something you want to do, you must ask yourself this one very important question before considering doing so.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you have what it takes to create a successful start-up business?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to answer this question truthfully, then you will need to determine whether or not you posses the three keys ingredients to achieving success in starting an online business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first ingredient is having a passion for what you do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you like what you do, you will spend more time trying to learn about the business and in doing so, you will acquire detailed knowledge about the industry thus making you an expert in your field. You will not be a very convincing marketer to your potential clients if you do not understand the fundamentals behind your business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No small business ever goes smoothly in the beginning, no matter how well you prepared you are and loving what you do will carry you through the rough seas ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The second is commitment, and a whole lot of drive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rome was not created in one day and neither was any successful start-up business. If you think that you can simply set up a business and it will run all by itself, you are mistaken.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most entrepreneurs, like myself, spend countless hours in the first year working on the weekends and late at night to ensure everything is done properly and running smoothly. This means hiring the right staff, purchasing the right tools, planning and organizing and doing a great deal by yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once the business is functioning properly and stable enough, then it should work like a well oiled machine. You must be the spark that is gets the business started and this means always being positive and having a never say die attitude.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lastly, and perhaps the most important ingredient of all, you must be able to work alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many people dream of the day when they will no longer have a boss watching over their work or no longer be confined to a particular working schedule. Work at home schemes will often say &quot;fire your boss,&quot; however the truth is, not everyone has the ability to work without someone watching over them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Procrastination is something you must overcome quickly, you must learn to check and verify everything you do and you must honestly assess your ability to work without supervision.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Online shopping web portals can give you the head start, however the rest is up to you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you believe that you possess a passion for what you do, enjoy social media marketing, have the drive to work alone and learn how to build an online shopping network while working hard, then you do have what it takes to create a successful business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The rest is simply, doing it! Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many online shopping [http://www.cashbackkaboom.com/] portals have recently been in the news because of its easy way to make free money with no investment and no effort at all because they pay cash back every time anyone in your networks, or your friends network shops online. The truth is everyone knows someone who shops online, if you simply get them to shop via various coupons sites, deal sites and shopping portals you find, you will make money. Best of all everyone will get stuff cheaper, who can argue with that logic?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/1984190979011367474/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/a-deeper-insight-into-benefits-of.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/1984190979011367474'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/1984190979011367474'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/a-deeper-insight-into-benefits-of.html' title='A Deeper Insight Into The Benefits Of Online Shopping'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-1562357315041376308</id><published>2022-02-11T04:21:00.010-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-11T04:21:47.467-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Online Consulting - 6 Features You Need For Your Coaching Class</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; In every class there are certain actions that every student will need to interact with, such as taking tests, updating their account etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are 6 specific interactive controls that each of your students will need in order to have a fully functional and valuable learning experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Account - here your student should have the ability to update and or change their account information.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Grades - here your student will need access to their grades, they just need to be able to review their grades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Progress - here the instructor and the student needs to be able to see there progress through the materials, lessons etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. Tests - here the student needs to have some way to take and submit tests.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. Communications - here their needs to be features like private and public chat, forums, and email info.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6. Certifications - here the instructor needs to be able to issue Certifications, Awards etc to their students.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can create these features on your web site using power point mixed with phone coaching.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hymer-acceleration.de&quot;&gt;www.hymer-acceleration.de&lt;/a&gt;You could also use a mix of email and You-tube (you-tube has a private video viewing feature) to deliver video coaching. You can use emailed newsletters and direct mailed Audio or Video CD&#39;s to create your class.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And you could also use the private members feature of blogs like wordpress.com as well. There are also web sites such as igroops.com and digital chalk and they have software that will help you manage your online class and coaching or consulting workshops. Which ever tool you decide to use just know that there are dozens of methods to deliver some of the finest classes with little or no cost to you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&#39;re ready to go to learn more about how to Write Your Own Book and start a Highly Profitable Coaching Practice than go to http://www.adaptonadime.com for your FREE &quot;Fast Start Guide&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paul Godines helps coaches, consultants, groups and businesses to write a book, to market and promote themselves and or their businesses. Paul will also help you price and package your products and services so that you can create a highly profitable coaching practice using your book.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What to Look for in a Consulting Seminar&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you are a brand new consultant or a successful business owner trying to fine tune your operations, attending a consulting seminar can be a big help. But in order to get the most for your money, you need to evaluate each consulting seminar that comes to your town and look at it with a critical eye. Not all consulting seminars are the same, and if you choose the wrong one you will be wasting not only your money but your valuable time as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who is Running the Seminar?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the most important questions to ask yourself, and the organizers of the event, is who is running the consulting seminar. Is the event organized and run by professional consultants with years of experience in the industry, or is the experience level of the organizers and presenters somewhat limited? Knowing the answer to this question is very important. After all, the goal is to learn something, and if you have more knowledge than those putting on the conference, chances are you will not learn very much.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When evaluating the experience level of those in charge, it is a good idea to look for recent experience. The consulting world is ever changing, with new laws, new regulations and new procedures. Knowledge and experience gained only a few years ago could already be outdated, so take the time to look at the dates the presenters worked in the consulting field. It is best if those running the seminar and presenting workshops are currently working in the consulting industry, but if they have lots of experience in the past couple of years that should be acceptable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What Workshops are Offered?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the most valuable things about attending a seminar is the ability to gain knowledge in areas you might not otherwise be able to explore. When evaluating a particular consulting seminar it is a good idea to look at the various workshops the seminar has to offer and see how each of those workshops might apply to your own business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For instance, if you are just getting started with your consulting business, a workshop on proper business structure and recommended insurance coverage might be very valuable. The inclusion of a highly relevant workshop might be enough to tip the scales in favor of one consulting seminar over another.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Importance of References&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;References and testimonials are important marketing tools for those running a consulting seminar, and the brochures for these events are often filled with notes from happy clients. It is a good idea to follow up with those past attendees if you can, to get a true picture of what each of them liked, and did not like, about the consulting seminar they attended. This kind of direct information from those who have been there can be very valuable in the decision making process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the end, the decision about which consulting seminar to attend is yours and yours alone. You can make an intelligent and informed decision about which consulting seminar is right for you by gathering the right information and using it to determine which seminar is truly the best fit for your business needs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/1562357315041376308/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/online-consulting-6-features-you-need.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/1562357315041376308'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/1562357315041376308'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/online-consulting-6-features-you-need.html' title='Online Consulting - 6 Features You Need For Your Coaching Class'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-7267995198123825689</id><published>2022-02-11T04:21:00.007-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-11T04:21:36.618-08:00</updated><title type='text'>What Are the Benefits of Blogging?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; Gone are the days when people used to write their innermost feelings to a diary and keep it to themselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In today&#39;s time, Internet marketing is a very important tool for the success of your online business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While social media has taken the user&#39;s interaction to a whole new world, blogging or creating an informational website has given the concept of pen/paper/diary a look that is obsolete.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is this fuss about blogging? Are there any real benefits to it? Is it yet another marketing gimmick?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To define blogging, we could say blogging is a contraction of words, it could be discussion or it could be an information, that is published on world wide web and shared and read by other users.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What you want to blog about is entirely up to you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.cerdastekno.com&quot;&gt;https://www.cerdastekno.com&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;You could make a personal blog or a commercial one, which can help you earn a few bucks too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some of the very popular websites that allow you to create your own free blog are BlogSpot.com, WordPress.com, Weebly.com etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These all are free sites and do not charge you for a personal blog. However, there are some restrictions on these free blogs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to Create a Blog?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to create a free blog, you can log on to any of the websites that provide free blogs. For example WordPress.com is a free blogging platform.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Click on &quot;Getting Started&quot;, to make new blog. It would take you to a new page, where you would need to type in information like your email address, name, and most importantly name of your blog.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However, if you want to create a self hosted blog, then you need a domain name and a web host to start with.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you choose a very appropriate name. It should be short and easy to remember.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You are free to use various themes, and plugins on your blog. You could also add videos and images in your articles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are a new blogger, you should make yourself familiar with common terminologies so that you can use them to your benefit. For e.g. &quot;Blogger&quot; is a term used to call a person who writes blogs. Permalink is the unique URL or address of your articles. You could copy &amp;amp; paste this link if you want someone to have a look at your blog articles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could find an entire lists of words, slangs and terminology used by bloggers on the internet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What are Benefits of Blogging?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blogging is very common these days. However, only few people really know that their passion for writing can earn them some serious good money. A few benefits of blogging are listed below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blog as a Personal Diary&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;People use a blog as a personal diary, religiously noting each and every thought/emotion. It is beneficial for many and a habit for others. They have the option of making this personal diary public or keep it for private view. Online diaries are a lot safer than physical ones. They are password protected and can be destroyed in a matter of seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blog to Promote/Review a Product&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could use your blog to market a product or review about it. For example, you recently visited a restaurant and you are not particularly happy about its services. You could blog about it and let others know. Similarly, if you want to market a product you could recommend it to your followers and give that product a free publicity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blog to Connect&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You could also blog to connect to people sharing same interests. If you are a photographer and want to enhance your skills you could connect to people who are interested in same area and share a tip or two.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blog to Promote Yourself&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blogging is an excellent tool to establish yourself as an expert. If you are good at baking and look forward to turn your hobby into a full blown profession, blogging about your cakes, adding their pictures would help you being noticed in the crowd of millions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blog to Help Others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can use your knowledge on particular topic to help others. If you have had some kind of situation and you want to help people trapped into something similar, your insights could help them. Such blogs can be categorized as tutorials or &#39;how-to&#39; kind of blogs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&#39;s easy to create a blog [http://www.bloggingstudio.com/how-to-create-a-blog/]. You don&#39;t need any technical knowledge for that. Just follow a simple step by step tutorial with screenshots and you will be able to create a blog in less than 5 mins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;BloggingStudio.com [http://www.bloggingstudio.com/] is a great source to learn the basic concepts of blogging and learn how to create a blog. You will also learn ideas to take your blog to next level.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are serious about blogging, don&#39;t go for a free blog. They don&#39;t look professional and impose a lot of restrictions. Some websites don&#39;t even allow you to put your own advertisements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is recommended to get a self hosted blog. A self hosted blog gives you complete freedom and ownership to your blogging space. You can install any theme and plugin that you want. You can also put advertisements on your blog. Moreover, a self hosted blog looks professional and your reader will understand that you are serious about your blog.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, a successful blogging career requires hard work and persistence. Don&#39;t expect an overnight success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why You Should Blog To Make Money Online&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Blog&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before you even start to create your own blog, it is necessary to know what a blog really is. The term blog is actually derived from the word Weblog or Web log. Back in the days, around the late 1990&#39;s, these Web logs were utilized by individuals to track updates and references to other resources online. They served as journals, which made them useful as a publishing tool for the user&#39;s stream of consciousness. Of course, the readers can still comment and share their thoughts on just about anything under the sun. Technically, blogs are also known as CMS or Content Management Systems. Being a CMS, blogs allow the writers to easily publish to a specific Web site and manage the content without the need of having to deal with the program code. Publishing software also provides users with a GUI or Graphical User Interface for easy pointing and clicking of their articles. Through the use of easy-to-do procedures, you can perform configurations and set up, which can ease your job as a blogger since the tool can automatically organize your published articles the next time you publish.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Advantage of Blogging&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The main question is; why should you start blogging? The first thing you need to know is that blogging can enhance and support your online communications. However, you must first understand the outcome of your blog that you desire in order to attain success. The main reason why you should start blogging, is that it can be both an excellent outlet for your frustrations or excitement. What you are passionate about and profitable at the same time. It does not mean that if you are not into blogging, you should not blog. Being in a business, especially those with dealings on the Internet, requires you to establish a clientele that are actually interested in your products or services. Blogs can do this easily due to its accessibility and being an excellent medium for marketing that it is, blogs are essential for businesses. More so, if you are handling a business, there is a good chance that your competition is blogging about their products and services. This is an easy method for you to examine the competition and what their clients&#39; preferences are. Additionally, blogs can create strong customer relationships since your target market can easily and directly communicate with the authority within your business. This kind of opportunity is hard to resist since a strong customer relationship can eventually lead to lasting trust to your product and services; hence, eventual increase in your revenue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to start a blog as a business -- here are 7 steps to get you started on your journey to creating a blog for profit. Follow this step-by-step guide that shows you how to be a blogger who provides value to your readers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Find a Blog Idea (Business Idea) Which &quot;Fits&quot; YOU!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In order to determine how to start a blog, we&#39;ve still got to go back to the basics of determining a terrific blog idea.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&#39;re back to &quot;fit&quot; again - blogs are just like business ideas -- they need to be a &quot;fit&quot; for you, your personality, interests, and expertise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Check-Out Your Competition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another important factor for how to start a blog is to take a look at your competition to determine what they might be doing? This is good market research! Spend some time on their blogs...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is the competition doing well - can you incorporate this into your blog? What ideas do you have to improve your blog compared to the competition? How can you write your blog to incorporate information which you don&#39;t readily see available? What will be your internet voice - witty, humorous, serious, challenging, etc.?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Brainstorm Some Domain Name Ideas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sit down with a notebook when you&#39;re learning how to start a blog and start jotting down a variety of names which get at the intent of your main topic idea and/or your spin. This will give you and your business a head start determining a terrific domain URL and providing you with the most flexibility and traffic at the beginning for your business blog.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. Find Your Domain Name&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you&#39;re first figuring out how to start a blog, it is easy to fall into the trap of trying to do this as cheaply as possible. Don&#39;t do it with your domain name!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You&#39;re domain name will cost you around $10 - do this step! It&#39;s important and will save you problems down the road. Remember that this is like any other business and do the right steps!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a domain that has your specific topic in the domain name - this will help you with the search engines and building your traffic organically over time. Maybe you can even get your &quot;spin&quot; in the name to give your domain some character.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try to purchase a .com or .net URL -- this will serve your business best since these are the most recognized tags on the internet (this may change over time, but for now these remain the standards). Avoid &quot;cutesy&quot; or &quot;weird&quot; domain names - while they&#39;re fun in the moment, others may totally miss your point if they find you at all on the internet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. Decide On A Software/Hosting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you are learning how to start a blog, one of the major decisions you&#39;ll make is deciding on blogging software and hosting sites, make sure you are comparing apples to apples (and not oranges). Many sites which claim to be &quot;free&quot; are anything but free. There are some perceived cheap options in the hosting world (or so it seems when you&#39;re just getting started!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However, these options may cost you more in the long run since they do not actually provide you with a business building system (BBS) and the support you need and deserve to make your life easier and to help grow your business. As you compare options, make sure you consider both your short-term and long-term needs for your business blog. Ask yourself what tools will be important to your business blog over time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You&#39;ll want to read the fine-print and check out any site restrictions to determine if they will work or may negatively impact your future business plans.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Does your host offer you training (you&#39;ll need it for whatever type of business and software you&#39;re using)? Look for a system that includes everything you need to build a business -- this includes built-ins which offer keyword searches, software built-ins so everything works together, e-zines, quality monetization models, constant upgrades as the internet and Google become smarter, and support forums to help you grow your business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beware of hosting systems requiring you to pay extra for every little plug-in you&#39;ll need to build a successful business. With this type of hosting model, you&#39;re charged for each individual piece of business software including a separate fee for your domain name, domain hosting, blogging software, keyword searches plug-in, new business plug-ins, premium templates, e-zine support, traffic analytics, even extra charges for additional traffic as your blog followers grow, etc. This can cost your business a fortune!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And as you are learning how to start a blog, make sure to take advantage of any tutorials offered. These will be a tremendous value and benefit for you and your business -- remember you&#39;re learning a whole new industry and language. There will be specific nuances you&#39;ll need to learn at each step along the way. Keep learning and building your blog so it looks professional to your visitors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6. Create Good Quality Content for Your Visitors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is VERY Important step when you are starting a blog! You want to provide your readers with good quality information - and you&#39;ll want to have a minimum of 30 pages, but 50+ is much better to get started with. Each of your pages should be between 350 - 500+ words (&amp;lt;350 are not enough to provide valuable information to your readers).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you plan to make your blog a business, you will need to write proficiently for several hours each day... That&#39;s why it&#39;s so important to LOVE your topics and write about what you know and are interested in. Many bloggers will quit because this is work and it&#39;s a business! This requires dedication just like starting any other business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When we&#39;re talking about how to start a blog, we&#39;d be remiss if we didn&#39;t discuss the need for good quality original content. Your content needs to be interesting, honest, and you must be yourself when you&#39;re writing. This means you can be witty, charming, motivating, or rugged depending upon your personality. Just keep it real! This will keep your readers engaged, interested, and coming back for more of your terrific featured articles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Write your blog content for folks with a short attention span - this is not a novel where folks will stick around until the end of the plot. They will be looking to gain their information in quick short bursts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7. How To Start A Blog &amp;amp; Promote It&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the best ways to promote your blog is to gain traffic organically through the use of specific keywords being searched for by your visitors. When you use the right keywords, the search engines will reward you by delivering your blog site to readers throughout the world. Get comfortable identifying specific words being searched within your niche.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to tell your family and friends about your blog - ask them to visit and give you constructive feedback. Make any necessary changes you think will help your blog.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get your blog link published on your social media websites to encourage your social friends to visit your blog. Look for other media opportunities to get the word out about your blog. You can also advertise in hard copy magazines, online websites, or share links with other bloggers to encourage their traffic to visit your blog.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who knows... maybe your friends will ask you how to start a blog and you can send them here!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for reading my article, hope that it was helpful and that you enjoyed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/7267995198123825689/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/what-are-benefits-of-blogging.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/7267995198123825689'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/7267995198123825689'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/what-are-benefits-of-blogging.html' title='What Are the Benefits of Blogging?'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-8687186836831470453</id><published>2022-02-11T04:21:00.004-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-11T04:21:23.341-08:00</updated><title type='text'>What to Do You Know about Gothic-style Jewelry?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; Have you ever had this feeling like you don&#39;t care about anything, because nobody understands your problems? Like everybody thinks they know you - but don&#39;t. They just don&#39;t get what your real problems and feelings are? Well then it was time to feel depressed and dress gothic!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is nothing wrong with feeling depressed. We all do sometimes. Yet, I&#39;m not a doctor to give you a medical advise - so use it at your own risk. As far as I know - depression often happens to those who has nothing to do.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.gothicmerchant.com/&quot;&gt;https://www.gothicmerchant.com/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;People who has no hobby, no regular work to occupy their mind, no entertainment, no spouse. There is only one way to get rid of depression I know (without using high-price pills). It is through the long path of finding yourself and your hobby.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Searching for yourself and your hobby - you can try gothic thing. It might be interesting for you some time, and there are good chances you&#39;ll find something more interesting. At least you are doing new things, which can lead you to new ways of looking at world. At least I always enjoyed new paths in life - it always leads to new decisions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shall we see in deep dark history of topic. When the dragons were eating beautiful virgin princesses and knight were drinking beer on ballrooms of castles, sometimes fighting for a hand of a beautiful ladies and hanginging witches. Kidding. Anyway, it Dark Ages it was. Dark.. I mean reallly really dark. That is what gothic is about - black, dark, nothing white and nothing positive in nature.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gothic jewelry is always mystical and hard to understand. You can find amulets with dark dragons and pendants symbolising spider-webs, gettin you in the mood of ages with rooms of castles, never visited since the beginning of times. If you heart is something like that (forgotten and lonesome, like nobody touched it from the begginning of ages, because they just don&#39;t understand you? All right! Get a pendant with web on your heart - show everybody to get their attention to you until your heart is full of webs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Probably it will not be good to to buy anything shaped with devils themes, gargoyles and pentagrams. Better think ahead - who knows what is there on the other side of life - so you might want to get a little insurance right now to protect your immortal soul later. But! It&#39;s your life - want it - get it. It&#39;s everywhere nowadays - you shouldn&#39;t have problems buying gothic things - all around the Internet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gothic jewelery is sometimes inscribed with letters in unknown forgotten language, which strengthens the scare. Gothic is always scary (or at least a bit frightening), so don&#39;t be surprised to draw a lot of attention from people who see you dressed gothic and with gothic make up (which is simply all black or with a little purple). To add to your image - get some spiky things. Earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets. Jewelery of Gothic must have spikes and curves - it&#39;s just a base of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I hope when you are fed up with attention to your gothic nature - you&#39;ll get rid of your depressive feelings forever and start wearing funny-bunny pendants, rose glasses and put some bright colors on you, making world a little happier place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Black Diamond - The Perfect Gothic Fashion&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is no denying that a subculture has gained popularity across the United States and Europe. The subculture originated in Europe in the 80s and quickly gained widespread popularity among teens as well as young adults. That subculture was later stamped as the gothic era, styles that were adopted from the Elizabethans and the Victorians.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along with the gothic subculture came the impressionable styles of gothic fashion. The gothic fashion inherited its style from the past era of Elizabethans and Victorians and is quite predominately incorporated into their daily apparel, hairstyles, facial makeup and the jewelry accessories that they wear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each generation of young people since, the mid 50&#39;s, has risen to be uniquely identified by forming their own subculture. Through this subculture, an identifiable uniform of dress, jewelry, makeup, music, social manner, and attitudes can quickly be depicted as part of that subculture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the most favored jewelry accessories, among young gothic adults, is the black diamond mounted inset with silver or white gold. Black diamonds are also brilliantly displayed in settings of platinum or titanium. Black diamonds give the persona of the mysterious side of the gothic fashion while keeping within the luxury of owning a valuable piece of jewelry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gothic jewelry is usually worn heavily on the body. The pendent is the preferred jewelry piece for the women but, bracelets and rings are quickly moving up the ranks in popularity among these gothic fashion enthusiasts. The heavily set rings still command the top of the lists in gothic jewelry fashion purchases for the men, overall. Making a presence over white gold to accompany the settings, are platinum and titanium.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Owning black diamond jewelry carries a two-fold benefit to those that wish to show off their gothic fashion tastes. While show casing the gothic fashion for events surrounding the popular subculture, a black diamond can also be just as diversely impressive in the more conventional social groups.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The black diamond has become increasingly popular within the gothic fashion circles for its symbolic meaning of romance and mystery. Men as well as the women have chosen the black diamond to its predecessor of less valuable synthetic materials, more commonly worn in the past among the gothic subculture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As each patron of the gothic subculture grow older and start to separate themselves into the more conventional environment of society, the black diamond offers the versatility needed to remain as part of a valuable jewelry portfolio.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In light of things, it only makes logical sense that when purchasing jewelry for the gothic fashion attire, to invest in fine jewelry that will increase in value over time. As a result, you will afford yourself the versatility between to separate cultures, without senseless monetary loss, and increase the value of your diamond portfolio.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choosing between the subculture expressions related to gothic fashion and owning diamonds doesn&#39;t have to be a concern. As you grow in your tastes toward fashion, your black diamond will certainly fit right in to any culture your social attire will take you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We strive to be the premiere jewelry marketplace bringing you the feel and excitement of a real auction. We have LIVE auctions running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can enjoy bidding at home or at work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gothic Chokers&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gothic style is well known for expression of individuality and non-conformity. It allows men and women to express their dark side and provides a great opportunity to display well chosen accessories that are unique and not part of the mainstream fashion styles. Accessories are the key to accentuate a well designed Gothic costume. Careful attention to these fine details is essential to the final appearance of this cultivated fashion look. Boots, gloves and hats are great accents, but the most popular Gothic accessory for men and women is the Gothic Choker.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gothic chokers have a very distinct look. These chokers are not like other costume jewelry. Gothic chokers are created out of jewels, beads, leather and precious metals. It is a common misconception that people who wear Gothic fashion clothing have no diversity in their style. This is surely not true. You need to explore the many possibilities involved in creating a Gothic costume. Gothic chokers come in many styles and shapes and can add an elegant finishing touch to your individual look. These chokers can enhance your femininity or masculinity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Adding a Gothic choker to your wardrobe accessories is something that everyone can do. Go on line and explore the wide diversity of this jewelry accessory. You will have a great time shopping for a Gothic choker whether you are surfing the web or out at your favorite shopping mall. These chokers can be worn with Gothic fashion costumes or with your favorite black dress. Gothic chokers can really accent your overall look. The choker has a way of framing your face which really sets off the shape of your lips and the beauty of your eyes. The optical illusion created by the choker makes your lips seem fuller and your eyes more intense. This can really be accentuated when appropriate eye make-up and red lip stick is applied. Chokers are considered not just a piece of jewelry, but also an important beauty aid.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An everyday Gothic choker is one that you would wear when you go to the grocery store. Basic Gothic chokers are usually made of plain black leather with a buckle in the back. When you attend special occasions, you will want to wear a dressier and more elaborate choker. You will want to chose something designed with velvets, satins or embroidery and set off with precious jewels. These special Gothic chokers are created with beautiful detail and you want to chose one that enhances your flair for unusual jewelry fashion. These elaborate Gothic chokers can actually be worn anywhere and any time. The jewels can complement skin tone and clothing. It is amazing how the shape of the jewels in the choker can accentuate a persons body type. Tall, thin people look best in nice round shaped jewels. They provide a contrast to the sharp thin lines in their faces and body angles. Individuals with rounder and more voluptuous bodies look stunning with diamond, square or rectangle shaped jewels. The defined edges in the jewels contrast nicely and add dimension to their fuller body types. There is definitely a choker for everyone!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You will probably end up purchasing a special new jewelry box for your very nice collection of Gothic chokers. You will also want to keep an extra supply of buckles and clasps on hand in case you lose or break a fastener. When you keep them all in a special box, it is much easier to find repair parts and locate your favorite Gothic jewelry chokers. Every time you open your special jewelry box, you will have a special romantic moment and it will remind you of how and when you acquired each choker piece. Have fun with your new Gothic jewelry collection and enjoy attaining your collection!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/8687186836831470453/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/what-to-do-you-know-about-gothic-style.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/8687186836831470453'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/8687186836831470453'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/what-to-do-you-know-about-gothic-style.html' title='What to Do You Know about Gothic-style Jewelry?'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-8994931277645492390</id><published>2022-02-11T04:21:00.002-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-11T04:21:13.539-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Lymphedema Pumps and Indications for Use</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; What is Lymphedema?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lymphedema is a condition whereby the lymph fluid accumulates in the tissue or in the cavities of the body. Lymphedema normally takes place due to a blockage of some type that impedes the normal flow of lymphatic fluids. Lymphedema may be categorized in two ways, primary and secondary lymphedema.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The reasons for primary lymphedema are quite often unknown since there is no proven and specific etiology in most cases.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://fightlymphedema.com/&quot;&gt;https://fightlymphedema.com/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;The causative agents in secondary lymphedema can be multiple and diverse. It may be caused by removal of lymph channels by a specific disease process, or by a defect which was present at birth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Without treatment, lymphedema can cause multiple other problems that must be resolved. Lymphedema can be problematic, often creating open areas or ulcerations on the body, or may preclude walking well due to swelling of the affected parts. Treatment is indicated when the swelling reaches a point that is causes discomfort or undesirably affects the body in some way, or as a preventive measure to preclude those effects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What are Your Treatment Options for Lymphedema?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Treatment of lymphedema may take many forms. It can include compression hose, may require bandaging, or other means of compression. Medications may be used to help you to manage your lymphedema. It may even, in some very rare cases, be treated surgically.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The typical treatment will begin with oral medications, in combination with compression garments that will sometimes be effective in managing less severe cases of lymphedema. If those measures are not successful, more aggressive treatment of the condition will become necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most often, the treatment for lymphedema when other, lesser measures have failed will be the use of a lymphedema pump.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Do Lymphedema Pumps Work?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lymphedema can be managed quite well in many cases by the use of lymphedema pumps. They use as a methodology, the compression of the affected area. This is done by compressed air which is piped into a device which fits over the affected area. The rationale for the treatment is to push the edema into the more central area of the body where it may be uptaken by the lymph system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In most cases, the device which is used on the body, known as a cuff, will be shaped as the arm or leg. Compressed air enters the cuff and puts pressure on the area. The compressed air may be used in one or two ways, depending on the device. In some lymphedema pumps, the pressure is constant and standard in every area on which the cuff lies. In other varieties of lymphedema pumps, the pressure on the affected area will be intermittent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are All Lymphedema Pumps the Same?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Individual pumps will offer different optional items such as design of cuff, as well as pressure available for use from the pump.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once you have achieved some relief from the use of the lymphedema pump, most physicians recommend that you maintain that by the use of a compression garment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Exercise Guidelines for Lymphedema Survivors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When I was diagnosed with lymphedema in 1997, the standard advice was to &quot;baby&quot; my swollen arm. Exercise was limited: anything weighing more than three pounds had to be carried with my other arm. I would feel lopsided as I lugged a gallon jug of milk with my normal right arm. And I hadn&#39;t heard of medical problems such as muscle atrophy and frozen shoulder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Last year a study was conducted at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania by an exercise physiologist to determine whether a slowly progressive program of strength-training exercises is safe for breast cancer survivors with and without symptoms of lymphedema. (&quot;Weight Lifting in Women with Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema,&quot; the New England Journal of Medicine ( August 13, 2009) by Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to Dr. Schmitz,&quot;This problem(lymphedema) affects up to one-half of the nearly two million breast-cancer survivors alive in the U.S. today - which means that there may be as many as one million women who suffer from some form of lymphedema...Further, the psychological effects are enormous...Indeed, many women have reported that they would rather have another mastectomy than lymphedema - because it&#39;s a painful, constant, and debilitating reminder of their breast cancer.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why should you exercise? Because it is beneficial for people in general (weight loss, feeling of well-being, health benefits, etc.). For those with lymphedema, muscle exercise increases the lymph flow rate multiple times over the resting rate. In addition, exercise is a key element of Complete Congestive Therapy (CDT), the gold-standard treatment of lymphedema, because it helps drain lymph fluid from the swollen limb and into the circulation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But before you begin any exercise program, check with your therapist or physician. Build your strength up gradually, exercise in a controlled manner, and stop if you experience any pain. Be sure to drink adequate amounts of water, warm up before the activity and cool down afterward, wear your compression garment on your affected limb, and opt for loose clothing. Many therapists also advise that you perform deep abdominal breathing before and after exercise to stimulate lymph flow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aerobic exercise is a great way to stay fit when you have lymphedema. Any way you increase the circulation helps. While there are many ways to do it (biking, jogging, and walking), I particularly recommend swimming, which is a great overall endurance exercise that uses water as part of the compression.I joined a club with an indoor pool just to get the year-round benefits that swimming offers. Activities that used to be taboo when I was diagnosed are now allowed, such as golf, tennis, and triathlons if done using the precautions noted above and approved by your therapist. And one activity that had been advised for lymphedema patients in 1997, a mini-trampoline, is now no longer recommended due to the risk of injury.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resistance training-once frowned upon for lymphedema survivors-is now considered beneficial, thanks to Dr. Schmitz&#39;s study noted above. It requires that muscles exert a force against some form of resistance. Dr. Schmitz&#39;s study specifically found good results when these strength-training exercises were part of a slowly progressive program. I purchased a set of dumbbells with progressive weights (5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 pounds) that I use to increase my arm strength in a gradual, controlled manner as now recommended. And bench pressing can be beneficial if done properly. Again, it is best to consult your therapist on the proper technique to use.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stretching exercises, including yoga and pilates, are another way to improve the symptoms of lymphedema, when combined with the other activities noted in this article. Stretching moves the skin, muscle and other tissues in the affected lymph and relieves the feeling of tightness that patients often experience in their affected arm or leg. Range of motion, flexibility and freedom of movement of the lymphedemous limb are also improved by stretching. My therapist taught me active elongation exercises on a stability ball to help to stretch scars to increase flow of lymph fluid to the bloodstream.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please note that Dr. Schmidt mentions six misconceptions about her exercise study on the National Lymphedema Network Web site:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Misconception: Weight training prevents lymphedema. Short answer: The study did not address prevention of lymphedema.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Misconception: If weight lifting is safe, and all those years we told women not to weight-lift, then all those other cautions like avoiding blood pressure or blood draws on the affected side must be wrong, too. Short answer: When lymph nodes are damaged or removed, many risk reduction guidelines still apply to avoid infection, inflammation, injury and trauma.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Misconception: The study results mean that all women with lymphedema can buy weights or a gym membership and do what they want without fear of their lymphedema getting worse. Short answer: This study was done in a controlled and supervised way with precautions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. Misconception: If I do weight-lifting, I will never have another flare-up of lymphedema. Short answer: Lymphedema can flare up if safety guidelines in the study are not followed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. Misconception: If it is safe for me to do weight-lifting, then it is okay for me to lift heavy things at work or at home. My boss can ask me to lift heavy things at work now because the trial results show it is safe for me to do so. Short answer: Some of the women in the study never progressed beyond 5-pound dumbbells.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6. Misconception: The trial results mean it is safe for those with lower extremity lymphedema to do weight-lifting, too. Short answer: The results are inconclusive, so they cannot be extrapolated to leg lymphedema.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please note that this information does not replace the advice of a qualified health care professional.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A retired patent attorney, Jan Hasak authored a memoir, &quot;Mourning Has Broken: Reflections on Surviving Cancer.&quot; In this work she shares how her hope in Christ sustained her as she underwent breast-cancer treatment at ages 43 and 52, and dealt with lymphedema.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her second book, &quot;The Pebble Path: Returning Home from a Forest of Shadows,&quot; takes a poetic look at her cancer journey, relating the story of a princess who picks up pebbles of wisdom while traveling down the path following her cancer diagnosis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ms. Hasak is listed on the National Cancer Survivor Day Speaker&#39;s Bureau roster and is an American Cancer Society volunteer and a patient-advocate for the National Lymphedema Network (NLN). She received a Lymphedema D-Day Award for her service to the lymphedema community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/8994931277645492390/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/lymphedema-pumps-and-indications-for-use.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/8994931277645492390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/8994931277645492390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/lymphedema-pumps-and-indications-for-use.html' title='Lymphedema Pumps and Indications for Use'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542985586871116632.post-6071458188500530289</id><published>2022-02-11T04:21:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2022-02-11T04:21:01.581-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Dirigible Cargo Movers</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; Perhaps you have noticed the Dirigible Cargo Mover artist conceptions in Magazines like Popular Science or Popular Mechanics. They seem to appear about once every year or two years in very nicely done articles and this has been going on now for decades. Interestingly enough the concepts have been getting more and more feasible thanks to lighter materials, better propulsion systems and some crack engineers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not only is the military got their eyes on these cargo movers for their logistical needs but some transportation and distribution companies also.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theflatratemovers.com/&quot;&gt;https://www.theflatratemovers.com/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;Namely FedEx and who can blame them? The concept makes perfect sense and a company like FedEx might be able to move lots of light-weight freight (next day letters) cargo between its distribution hubs in this fashion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using a combination of high-output engines, lightweight materials, air-thickening strategies and ground effect the efficiency would certainly be there for such a cargo blimp or large logistic dirigible. It goes without saying that the military could make good use of such a logistics tool.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will Future Dirigibles revolutionize the transportation industry and become competition for the Trucking Industry? Most likely not anytime soon, but it is something to keep an eye on. You know you have to admit that it makes a lot of sense to float your cargo to its destination and save on fuel. Trucks are subject to traffic and trains take forever to get there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using large Dirigible Blimps to move freight sure makes a lot of sense and indeed I am sure we will see many more of these concepts in the future and that is a good thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;6 Tips For Shipping Your Dog On An Airplane As Cargo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why in the world would you ship your dog as cargo? The main reason is that the dog is too big for the cabin or to be checked as baggage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A little understanding of airline rules and regulations, plus a few good tips will help to make the journey much easier for your dog and a lot less stressful for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIP 1&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make a reservation for your dog. Most airlines require the reservation to be made at least 3 days in advance of the flight. Only a certain number of animals are allowed on the flight. Without a reservation, the rest of your planning is for nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIP 2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your dog must have current and up to date health records. A trip to the vet a couple of weeks before the trip will make certain that your dog is fit to fly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIP 3&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to check on the temperatures at the departure and arrival points and in between if the dog is to be transferred between airplanes. Airlines will not transport your dog if temperatures are over 85 degrees or below freezing. If your dog will sit in the cargo area or on the airport ramp for any length of time, their health could be in danger if the temperatures are one extreme or the other.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIP 4&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The crate you will be shipping your dog in should not exceed the following dimensions 40 X 27 X 30. These dimensions are pretty standard but check with the airline for exact size requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIP 5&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The main reason that a dog will be shipped as cargo is the weight of the dog and crate combined. Your dog and the crate can&#39;t exceed 100 pounds combined weight. Someone has to move your dog and crate so the weight restriction is for safety of the cargo movers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIP 6&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do not sedate your dog.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To understand the reason for this, put a toy dog in the crate and then shake it up and down as well as around. See how the toy has been thrown all around the crate. This is what will happen to your dog if they can&#39;t control their balance and control their movements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even if you can&#39;t travel with your dog on an airplane, the dog can still be shipped as cargo. Many people are afraid to send their dog in this manner because they are afraid that the dog will suffer injuries or something worse. The good news is that airlines ship thousands of dogs as cargo each year. Every airline is committed to providing your dog with a safe and hazard free trip. Follow the airline dog policies along with these tips and your dog should have a safe and comfortable trip.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Air travel with your dog can be a very stressful situation for you and for your traveling dog if you don&#39;t know the rules and regulations. Robert D Schroeder, a dog owner who has to travel with his dogs on airplanes from time to time, would like you to join him at [http://airlinedogtravel.info] Learn the correct information you need, to have your dog travel as cargo on an airplane. Get rid of your traveling stress and enjoy your flight with the information you need for airline travel with your dog. If you are afraid that your dog won&#39;t be allowed on an airplane because of their bad behavior, then Robert&#39;s may have the information you need to train your dog and give them the manners necessary for travel on an airplane. Enjoy your trip and don&#39;t worry about your pet with this timely information.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The System of Cargo Transportation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The system of our country&#39;s auto-roads and railroads may be compared with its blood circulatory system. This system is used to deliver all that is necessary for life support of towns, villages and manufacturing companies. Big cargo traffic never stops. The economy and population level of living depend on how well moving and transportation companies work. One of the well-known companies within GTA are miracle movers, Toronto movers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The main categories of cargo transportations are: railway, sea, air and auto transportations. Miracle movers, Mississauga movers deal with all types of transportation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each of the aforesaid transportation types has its own advantages and disadvantages. Auto cargo transportation is the most effective, accessible and economic one. Platform trucks and covered trucks, trailers and road tank trucks, refrigerated trucks and lumber trucks, container carriers and others - you may choose necessary vehicle for each cargo type. Nowadays you also may chose cargo transportation company or moving company complying with your requirements - from big transportation and logistics company to small firms. Which is the deciding factor when choosing movers or cargo transportation company? First of all it is the ability to draw up optimal route and control continuously where the cargo is that you will be seeking when choosing the company. Miracle movers, Toronto movers are able to do it in the best manner.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Modern electronic communication facilities and means of navigation allow controlling on-line movement of each vehicle. In such a way freight forwarder may be sure that the delivery timeframe will not be exceeded. Further let&#39;s talk about cargo safety and insurance. Insurance guarantees that the cargo or your belongings are protected and will not be lost or damaged during the transportation or moving. However in case that it befalls, insurance company will pay you the full cost and expenses. Miracle movers, Mississauga movers cooperate only with the best insurance companies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also very important are the techniques used in handling operations, as well as boxes, packing materials and transportation mode. Door-to-door container shipping (single load) is very convenient. It is very popular among both natural persons and enterprises. Good tamper resistance and physical security of containers guarantees the cargo will not be lost or damaged in any way during transportation. Besides, there are special containers used for transportation of dangerous and perishable cargo. Miracle movers, Toronto movers have all that is necessary to work effectively.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cargo transportation using pallets, which allow quickening cargo loading and unloading, is also very convenient. Platform vehicles are used for cargos which are not sensible to temperature differences and precipitations. Cargos which are sensible to aforesaid usually are transported in covered trucks (one of the most popular types of transportation means all over the world). Covered trucks have high carrying capacity and speed. Their covers are manufactured from modern polymeric materials, which safely protect cargo from direct sunlight, snow and rain. Miracle movers, Toronto movers has a big truck fleet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Miracle movers, Toronto movers are known to be a safe and responsible moving and transportation company. They work within Toronto and Mississauga. Employees of miracle movers, Mississauga movers will choose the best route and transportation mode. They seek to work in such a way as their clients to be sure that cargo will be delivered safely and in time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/feeds/6071458188500530289/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/dirigible-cargo-movers.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/6071458188500530289'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8542985586871116632/posts/default/6071458188500530289'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://cloozoshi.blogspot.com/2022/02/dirigible-cargo-movers.html' title='Dirigible Cargo Movers'/><author><name>fdg</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16747755436040699622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>

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