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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>fgaoyms.info</title> <atom:link href="http://fgaoyms.info/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://fgaoyms.info</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 01:23:24 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3</generator> <item> <title>Luxury Beach Resorts and Hotels in Goa</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/luxury-beach-resorts-and-hotels-in-goa,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/luxury-beach-resorts-and-hotels-in-goa,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:54:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travelling and Hotels]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=87</guid> <description><![CDATA[The beautiful beaches of Goa have always attracted thousands of tourists from different parts of the world. Hence the hotels in Goa have been upgraded to meet the new international standards of hospitality, in this respect special mention needs to be made of the recently opened Taj Vivanta Hotel by the famous Taj Group of [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The beautiful beaches of Goa have always attracted thousands of tourists from different parts of the world. Hence the hotels in Goa have been upgraded to meet the new international standards of hospitality, in this respect special mention needs to be made of the recently opened Taj Vivanta Hotel by the famous Taj Group of hotels. This newly opened hotel is the fourth Taj hotel in the city of Panaji. The owners of this hotel believes that Vivanta Taj is well designed for business travelers.Just like the other India hotels, resorts in Goa offer the visitors an ideal place to be. During the festive seasons of Christmas the Goa hotels remain a choc-a-bloc hence before you plan to visit the place its advisable that you book in advance. The exotic natural beauty of the state has made it an ideal wedding destination since it has many exotic sandy beaches well designed resorts, wedding planners and great dining arrangements to suit the needs of would be bride and grooms.Top Luxury Beach Resorts in Goa:If you’re looking forward to spend your Christmas vacation in Goa you need to be a little more cautious as the Goa government has banned late night open air beach parties in view of terrorist attacks. And majority of the Goa hotels which are situated beside the coastal areas of the state have publicly banned smoking which to great extent has helped the region to create a healthy environment. Among the popular 5 star hotels in Goa Cidade de Goa deserves a special mention.This hotel bagged two prestigious awards the “Marque of Excellence 2007-08″ by Thomas Cook for maintaining excellent customer service and the “R.I.B.A.” Award for its unique architectural beauty. This particular resort is just 40 min drive from the Dabolim Goa Airport. It houses elegantly appointed rooms which are further classified into Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms,Classic Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites and Suites to suit the needs of the discerning clientèle. Dining is a great pleasure in this hotel and you will be offered a delectable spread in its specially designed coffee shops namely Alfama, The Chef’s Speciality Restaurant, Café Azul, Laranja, Docaria and Beachside Café.Other top 5 star hotel in Goa is the famous Taj Exotica which recently featured on the list of “India’s Most Romantic Places”. Also the specialized Taamra Spa of the Taj Exotica which has been voted among the top10 spas of South Asia. With numerous international awards in its kitty this hotel promises to offer you great comfort and unique dining facilities. Taj Exotica houses rooms which are no less than villas and are named as garden villas, garden pool villas and sunset villas offering you world class comfort.Popular Budget Hotels in Goa: If you looking for budget accommodation in Goa then you have different hotels to suit according to your needs. These hotel offer quality hotel service and the room rates usually range from Rs.400 to Rs.1000/ per day. Some of the famous budget hotels in Goa are Sandy Beach House, Baga Vila, D Souza Guest House, Silken Sand to name a few. You can also go for the attractive honeymoon travel packages of Goa. </p><div class="mads-block"></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/luxury-beach-resorts-and-hotels-in-goa,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Flight and Hotel Package Deals – What You Can Expect With These Kinds of Travel Discount Offers</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/flight-and-hotel-package-deals-what-you-can-expect-with-these-kinds-of-travel-discount-offers,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/flight-and-hotel-package-deals-what-you-can-expect-with-these-kinds-of-travel-discount-offers,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:31:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travelling and Hotels]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=84</guid> <description><![CDATA[Whether you want to travel to the next city over or the other side of the globe, you must first pay for airfare and a hotel room. Instead of booking each one individually, why not book them both at the same time and save a bit of money? No matter what your travel plans are [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Whether you want to travel to the next city over or the other side of the globe, you must first pay for airfare and a hotel room. Instead of booking each one individually, why not book them both at the same time and save a bit of money? No matter what your travel plans are like, flight and hotel package deals are always worth looking into.You’ve probably seen it before: the option to “book airfare with hotel” when using a travel search engine. Have you really looked into what is available and compared the value of each offer?Most airlines and hotels participate in this kind of price bundling. It’s not hard at all to find inexpensive packages for popular tourist destinations, like Vegas, San Diego, Orlando, New Orleans, Atlantic City, Memphis, etc. You can even find flight and hotel package deals for international destinations, whether you want to stay in North American and experience an exotic beach like Cancun or the increasingly growing Toronto, or head to Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia, or the Middle East.How many nights can you stay at your destination with a bundled package? They can vary anywhere from flight + 2 nights per person to flight + 5 nights per person. If you don’t already have a specific destination in mind, just take a look at the daily or weekly deals on travel websites.Don’t make the mistake of thinking that only cheap, low-quality hotels are available in discount vacation offers. You’ll be surprised at some of the high-quality accommodation you can get at an affordable price with airfare. In popular locations like Orlando and Vegas, some of the big-name resorts offer the cheapest rooms. Depending on when and where you could go, you could end up staying in a nice, cozy bed and breakfast. If you’re interested in a package deal but haven’t heard of the hotel before, simply read some reviews on it.What to Watch Out for With Flight and Hotel Package DealsIt’s easiest to find cheap vacation deals when you are traveling alone or with one person, as prices tend to be based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with more than one person, look for group or family packages.Also, be sure to read the terms and conditions before considering any flight and hotel package deals to see if anything else, like car rental or hotel/airport shuttle is included. Will you be getting any free meals at the hotel? Or free drinks at the resort? If you find a good deal, it’s best to book it ASAP, as a lot of vacation packages are subject to availability and can be discontinued at any time.Plan your trip online, and apply promo codes to your order. You might be able to save even more with coupons that can be used with flight and hotel package deals. There are a variety of offers available online – so start you search today. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/flight-and-hotel-package-deals-what-you-can-expect-with-these-kinds-of-travel-discount-offers,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Organizing Your Art Business</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/organizing-your-art-business,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/organizing-your-art-business,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:26:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arts Business]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=82</guid> <description><![CDATA[We are artists; therefore by definition we are unorganized. We are right brain thinkers, we are creative. How do we impose order to chaos? Hopefully, this information will help you tame that wild beast and make some sense of the various business terms that confuse and intimidate you!1. WHAT STRUCTURE SHOULD I USE? The first [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> We are artists; therefore by definition we are unorganized. We are right brain thinkers, we are creative. How do we impose order to chaos?<br />Hopefully, this information will help you tame that wild beast and make some sense of the various business terms that confuse and intimidate you!1. WHAT STRUCTURE SHOULD I USE?<br />The first question to ask in setting up your art business is how you should set it up – i.e., what structure it should have. This may seem like a silly question, but it is a very important one, as it determines how you report your income and expenses. And report them you must!<br />There are several types of organization to choose from, and the determining factor is risk. How much risk are you willing to take? Are you willing to pay more for less risk? I will demonstrate<br />what this means:a. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP<br />The most risky organization is the sole proprietorship. This is because if someone sues you as a sole proprietorship, they can, theoretically, take your home, your car, and all your worldly possessions in a lawsuit. There is no separation between the business and you, so any lawsuit can take everything. However, most art businesses have little lawsuit risk attached to them. I am unlikely to get sued for damages unless I steal someone else’s art. (Don’t do that!) If I was installing stairs, on the other hand, I would definitely want to limit my risk. The term for this characteristic is ‘unlimited liability.’Now, there are advantages to being a sole proprietorship. There is little to no cost in setting it up, no legal forms to fill out, and no paperwork to file with the state. When you report your income and expenses, it goes on the Schedule C of your own personal tax return (1040), and isn’t taxed separately.There are also disadvantages, such as the aforementioned unlimited liability. There is also the fact that the company has a limited life – when you pass away, so does the business. (Ask Disney if this is important!). It is also more difficult to get financing from banks and therefore difficult to expand.b. CORPORATION<br />If you are willing to pay a little more money on a regular basis, you can get the advantage of limited liability with a corporate setup. A corporation is a separate entity from you as a person; therefore if it is sued, only those assets owned by the company can be taken, not your personal home and possessions. This is the main advantage of having a separate corporation. It is also easier to expand, as banks are usually more willing to offer financing for this. It can have a life beyond the life of the founder, as many corporations have (i.e., Sears, Disney).Now to the disadvantages; The main one is the cost and complication of setting up and upkeep. There are fees to setting up the corporation with the state (none for the federal government), and annual fees to keep the license in good standing every year. In my home state of Florida, it is about $75 to set up the corporation, and $150 a year to keep it going. There is also additional paperwork, as you need to file a separate tax form every year (1120 or 1120S) with the federal government. You may also need to file one for your state. And, you may have to pay taxes at a corporate rate, which is usually higher than your personal rate.I would like to go into the differences between a C corporation and an S corporation. C is the corporations we are most familiar with – corporate monsters like Microsoft, IBM, Disney, Sears, etc. These get taxed at a corporate rate, which is currently 15% up to $50,000 in profit, and goes up from there. An S Corporation (S stands for Small) has to have less than 100 stockholders (among other requirements) but does NOT get taxed at the corporate level. Let me repeat that – no tax is paid on the corporation itself. Instead, the income gets reported on each shareholder’s tax return, and is paid at their personal rate. This is usually the better deal for small companies, as personal returns are not taxed at all for the first $7000 in income.c. LLCs and LLPs<br />Many people ask me about Limited Liability Corporations and Limited Liability Partnerships. These are both fairly new entities, and as such, don’t have (as of yet) their own share of rules and laws by the IRS. I personally don’t recommend them, as they have little advantage over the S corporation, and are usually more expensive to set up. A savvy person can set up an S corporation fairly easily. A lawyer is required for LLCs and LLPs, and they like charging a good deal of money to do so – which is why they recommend them so much. They don’t even have their own tax forms yet, they use the Corporate forms (1120 and 1120S). Until they’ve ‘settled’ in as accepted entities, I cannot recommend them as corporate structures. Unless, of course, you would like to line some lawyer’s pockets with money. If you are that interested in gifting money, my paypal account is always open d. RECOMMENDATIONS<br />In my personal opinion, most artist would do best as a sole proprietorship, unless there is a significant possibility of liability (i.e., you do 3D installations that someone could trip and fall on). In that case, I would recommend S corporations as the best alternative.<br />Since sole proprietorship is usually the most beneficial to artists, I will continue the essay under the assumption that this is the structure chosen.2. OK, now, what records do I need to keep?<br />There are several users of your business information, and you need to keep records that will give each of them accurate and timely information. Some of the users are:a. Yourself – you need to know how the business is doing on a regular basis in order to make business decisions. You need to know your net income or loss, your venues, your past history of sales, and most importantly, your bank balance!b. Your state taxing agency – Usually for sales tax, but also possibly for income tax, your state needs to know how much you made in total sales, taxable sales, non-taxable sales, sales tax collected, and net income.c. IRS – Yes, the dreaded Infernal Revenue Service. The beast never sleeps, and wants to know your net income every year (even if it’s a net loss!)What is the simplest way to keep track of all this information? Well, I don’t think there is a way to keep ALL of the information you need in one place, since some is financial and some is qualitative (such as what pieces you sold at last year’s local art show). However, all the financial information can be kept together, and all the qualitative information can be kept together.My best recommendation for a small business is to pick of a copy of QuickBooks and LEARN to use it. It is very user-friendly, and the tutorial helps walk you through the needed steps for writing checks, making deposits, etc. If you keep up with this information every month, it doesn’t seem like such a huge task at April 15th when it’s time to file your taxes. Procrastination is the death knell of business owners, trust me!For those that hate or don’t want to purchase QuickBooks, the information can be arranged on a spreadsheet, either paper or electronic, but it takes more work to set up and you need to know what you are doing!I, personally, put all my income and expenses into QuickBooks every month. At the end of the month, QB will let me print out a Profit & Loss statement, showing me how I did that month, that quarter, or that year so far. This is good information for those that are looking to increase their profitability and need to know where their biggest expenses are. Trust me, they can pile up!<br />For the qualitative items, I have a spreadsheet where I track the following information:1. How many prints of each image I’ve printed, and who printed them (thus telling me that my next batch should start at print #41)2. The total number of each print sold for this year and since inception (thus telling me my best and worst sellers)3. A detailed (sorted by date) list of all the Scifi/Fantasy Conventions I know of that have an art show, including prices and space sizes (so I know where to send to)4. A detailed (sorted by date) list of all the Scifi/Fantasy Conventions I have sent art to in the past, with the items sold listed, with prices (so I know what to send next year)5. A detailed list of each sold item, where I sold it, how much the base price was, how much sales tax was charged (if any), commissions deducted, etc. This helps me fill out my Sales Tax form at the end of the quarter, as well as my Print Sales detail and my net income at the end of the year. It also helps me track remote sales by geographic area.6. Items on consignment at different stores throughout my city, with retail price and my portion of it.7. Mailing List of folks I’ve met at art shows who want to know when I update my website with new works.8. A list of local art shows that I’ve done in the past, the net income/loss from them (so I can decide if they’re worth it the next year)9. A list of local art shows to apply to for this year.10. A log of what business mileage I’ve driven during the year.Many of the above items can be compiled into a database, if you are familiar with something like Access. I am more familiar with Excel, so have them all on different pages of a large spreadsheet that I update constantly. I also have a calendar that lists not only the days of conventions and art shows, but when the application deadlines for those conventions and art shows are, as some of them are far in the future. For instance, there is a local art show in November where the application deadline is May. Dragoncon has its first application deadline February 1st. There are several times in the past (before I set up the calendar) where I have missed out having an art panel due to a missed deadline.It comes down to what you are comfortable with. If you prefer to do everything by hand, with pencil, calculator and 16-column accountant paper, then more power to you. However, it is usually much more time-efficient to keep the records electronically, if only to halt the calculation errors!3. The Dreaded Taxman!So, now we’ve taken care of the records we need for our own management of the business, what about the taxmen, both state and federal?<br />For federal and possibly state, you want to know your income and expenses, and ultimately your net income. If you do your own taxes, I will again highly recommend a copy of QuickBooks. The advantage here lies in being able to print out that Profit & Loss statement at the end of the year, which includes most of what you need for the income tax returns. The few adjustments to be made can be made as Journal Entries. These would include any non-business expenses being removed (like paying your mortgage with business funds), and some non-cash entries added, (such as business mileage).Federal Tax forms are required as follows:1. Sole Proprietorship – 1040 Schedule C, due April 15th2. S Corporation – 1120S, due March 15th3. C Corporation – 1120, due March 15th4. Partnership – 1065, due April 15thState tax forms will, of course, differ from state to state. However, if you have an income tax for your state, it is usually due the 1st day of the month after the federal return is due. For instance, S Corporation return for the state would be due April 1st.Sales tax is also dependent on state, and the time period you need to file for is dependent on how large your sales volume is. Mine is quite low, so I only need to file every quarter. I don’t pay sales tax on sales made by conventions (they collect and pay sales tax for that) or sales made out of my state. I do have to collect and pay taxes on sales in my own state. This is why I keep a detailed spreadsheet on where all my sales have been made, especially as different counties may have different sales tax rates!4. Breathing a sigh of relief! Oh, what about inventory??<br />OK, you’ve gotten everything organized, you have your tax returns done, and now you look around your studio, and see things everywhere – boxes, supplies, tools, finished items, works in process, etc. How do you organize THESE???Every artist is an individual, and thus feels comfortable working in a different way. I cannot tell you how to organize your own inventory, but I can suggest ways to keep it somewhat controllable, by offering suggestions that I use.1. Everything in its place!: I keep my supplies in one area (a set of drawers next to my work space) with labels on them so I know where to get things – and where to put them away! This includes shipping supplies like boxes, bubble wrap, tape, as well as matting supplies such as mat board and bags.2. Alphabetize: I have over 100 different images now, and that’s a very low number for many artists. I have, at any one time, from 1-10 matted prints of each image. I have them on a shelf, alphabetized by name, with one print in front of each ‘set’ standing up and the rest on their side. This way I can quickly flip through the ones I see to get the one I want for a particular show or convention. This method works for me now, but may need to be upgraded to a box system in the future.3. Records: I keep my records (a checklist of conventions and art shows to send to) in one place, as well as a folder for each convention and art show, listing prior year sales information, required fees, mailing address, etc. I keep these in a file cabinet by month so I can go through each month at a time and take care of all items on a timely basis. I file correspondence from each convention or show in their folder when I receive it, so it is available to look up later.<br />This system works best for me, but it may need tweaking or other ideas for your own workflow. Since most of my work is created either on my computer or elsewhere (I carry my beadwork with me everywhere), it is more a workspace for prepping pieces for sale rather than creating the pieces themselves.5. Legal Stuff<br />So, what about Copyrights? What about them, you say? You get them whenever you actually create a piece of art. Technically, you have copyright on every line you draw, every sketch, every photograph, etc. However, those copyrights are not very DEFENSIBLE in a court of law if you haven’t registered those copyrights with the US Copyright office. ( http://www.copyright.gov/ ). You can register multiple images with one $30 application if they are grouped in a logical way. For instance, I register every year, with an annual compilation CD of all the works I created that year. It is worth it, especially with the advent of eBay and the ease in which image pirates can harvest images from the web, from your sold prints… and sell them as their own. Protect yourself now!6. ConclusionAs an artist, you don’t really have to be afraid of business. It is rare for a business mind to inhabit an artistic mind, but each of us has some talent for organization, or we would no longer be alive in this world! Don’t let the task intimidate you, and you can tackle it a little at a time. Take small steps, and before you know it, you will be working more efficiently, which leaves you much more time for your REAL business, creating art!If you should have any further questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at greendragon@bellsouth.net or visit my website at http://www.GreenDragonArtist.com. Thank you for your attention!<br />Sincerely,<br />Christy Nicholas, CPA<br />Aka Green Dragon, Artist </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/organizing-your-art-business,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>What It Takes to Succeed in the Legal Career</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/what-it-takes-to-succeed-in-the-legal-career,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/what-it-takes-to-succeed-in-the-legal-career,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 06:23:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Legal]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=80</guid> <description><![CDATA[Legal careers and legal jobs are becoming one of the most dynamic and rewarding career choice; as our legal system has become an integral part of our daily lives. Either minor or major, we need legal expertise and guidance for every right that we possess.We live in an information age, where people are aware of [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Legal careers and legal jobs are becoming one of the most dynamic and rewarding career choice; as our legal system has become an integral part of our daily lives. Either minor or major, we need legal expertise and guidance for every right that we possess.We live in an information age, where people are aware of their fundamental rights and duties, so lawyers and other legal professionals must know how to have success for a client. A meaningful law career that solves client’s needs, leads not only to career satisfaction and a sense of achievement; but, it also can result in a high income earning potential.More and more bright young aspirants are considering law as their prime career choice to become as successful as the lawyers and professionals they idolize. But not all who begin with high hopes succeed. So, what could be the most important qualities to obtain success in a legal career and the legal profession?In his book, The Science of Getting Rich, Wallace Wattles notes that those who “thinks in a certain way” will succeed pure and simple. Hence, let’s take a look at the things that successful legal professionals embrace. If you do these things in that same way that the successful legal practitioner does, you will, in fact, succeed. Here, then, are a few ingredients that will lead to success in any legal job:<br />Communication: A legal professional is bound to have exemplary communication skills. Communication skills cover your written, oral and listening skills. In the legal profession one has to interview suspects, witnesses, clients and all sorts of people in order to extract any and all information associated to their case; not only that but he also needs to analyze that information on various fronts to verify the veracity of the information received. Therefore, working and improving upon your communication and listening skills is essential to your success in a legal career. Any seminars, books or training devoted to increasing your communication abilities will inevitably lead to success.<br />Empathic and Rational: Being empathic in the legal profession means the capacity to understand and know emotionally what a client has experienced and the ability to put oneself in clients’ shoes. Note I did not say to be sympathetic. Sympathetic means you feel sorry for your client. Empathy involves the quality of appreciating your client’s situation. At the same time a legal professional should have a rational mind and clear thinking, because as my mother used to say “rule your life with reason.”<br />Out of the Box thinking: Legal professionals must have the ability to find what is hidden and present the best choices for their clients. Typically, clients are in conflict with an adversary. The creative legal professional can break deadlocks through creative solutions that lead to mutually beneficial solutions<br />Specialized Knowledge: One needs to have expert knowledge in their area to work in any profession, but in this is especially so in the legal profession. The top legal professional must not only master the legal knowledge of the sector he represents but also he must gain the knowledge vital to the industry itself. As they say – “Hundred men with guns cannot steal as much as a lawyer with his words”, so to choose the right words and phrases one must be knowledgeable. For example, if you are a litigator that represents a company in the oil industry, then you must know every detail of the oil industry to prepare a strong and winning argument for the case; similarly for any client a legal professional must have a thorough knowledge of every detail associated to a client’s work.<br />Confidentiality: Legal ethics demand strict confidentially with your client. If you cannot observe this basic cannon, then you cannot find success in the legal profession. Maintaining confidentiality is the foremost task of a legal professional. Attorneys, paralegals, legal receptionists, all gain confidential information and it must be kept secret. Violating the attorney client privilege is tantamount to losing a client’s faith, which can be fatal in any legal position.<br />Commitment: There is a saying that “A Lawyer would do anything to win a case.” Commitment is required in any and every legal profession. Fighting a case for a client is like treating a patient; clients in the legal world have just one expectation of ‘success’ and to fulfill it, one must be committed to his work. Most of the famous and highly reputed people in legal careers forget about everything else, sometimes they overlook their personal commitments; it’s just 40% what they work at officially and 60% of the unofficial work that makes the difference. Success in the legal profession requires preparation-a lot of time in research and drawing up all the necessary documents. Perseverance is the key; one must be willing to work without any boundaries to time in a legal job.<br />Diplomatic: It is said rightly that “He is not a lawyer who can’t take two sides”. There are no friends or foes in legal profession; one must say the right words at the right place and the right time. Being diplomatic makes your overall personality favorable, even for those who disagree as to what you say or believe; also, it makes you a good negotiator, which is a routine task in any legal profession. You should be diplomatic if you are trying to find success in legal careers.<br />Persuasive: Whether a lawyer, attorney, paralegal or a legal assistant everyone in legal the profession should be persuasive. It requires a great amount of skill and practice to persuade a judge, jury or even client to your position. Every client expects their legal consultant to be aggressive, they do not pay you to sleep and be shy; you must learn to persuade to get success in legal careers.<br />Patience: You need to be patient in order to be successful in legal profession. If you don’t succeed at first, try again; you will not get your way the first time around. You will need to write letter after letter, draft motion after motion, in order to succeed for your clients. Practicing a legal job requires a lot of waiting. Waiting around courthouses for your case to be called. Waiting around for decisions on appeals to be handed down. It is said rightly that – “If you are a legal professional, either you will learn to wait or you will simply grow old before time.”<br />Last, but not the least, Love of argument: Legal professionals debate constantly; with courts, with adversaries, with companies and even with their own clients and associates. If you love to advance your position, not just occasionally or at work but day in and day out, and if you are difficult to beat in arguments; then you definitely have what it takes to excel in legal careers.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/what-it-takes-to-succeed-in-the-legal-career,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Records Management in Government Agencies in Sierra Leone</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/records-management-in-government-agencies-in-sierra-leone,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/records-management-in-government-agencies-in-sierra-leone,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:22:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Management]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=78</guid> <description><![CDATA[IntroductionRecords Management is the systematic control of all records from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, organization, storage and retrieval to their ultimate disposition. Because information is such an important resource to organization, the records management function also includes information management. Therefore, records management is also known as Records and Information Management or [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> IntroductionRecords Management is the systematic control of all records from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, organization, storage and retrieval to their ultimate disposition. Because information is such an important resource to organization, the records management function also includes information management. Therefore, records management is also known as Records and Information Management or RIM (Magnus, 2006).Records management may also be used to define as the way official records (correspondence files, information) are organized in such a way that they have a meaning, and can be used continuously by the users such as managers, records professionals, educational institutions,Importance of Records Management in Government AgenciesEstablishing a records management programme, in government agencies for example, the Meteorological Department may result in both immediate and long-term importance to the department. Below are stated some of the importance of records management in the government agencies, civil service, companies and businesses as a whole:• Records management reduces lost or misplaced records. Because the human element is always with us, even the best system in the world will occasionally have misplaced records. But properly designed document management systems can gradually reduce misfiles. Most often misfiled records can cost the clerical staff a huge wastage of time in searching for records;• Records management act as evidence in the time of dispute. It is important for the settlement of dispute because it can be shown as proof in court;• It helps in evaluating progress of organization. It helps in the preservation of history of the organization. The past records shows direction to organization. It helps in finding out the weaknesses and strength of organization. Records management gives the account of progress and direction in which organization is giving on;• Records management is the memory of business. It is useful for future decision making process. The study of past records shows direction for future. It supplies information to organization whenever it is needed therefore, it helps in taking decision;• Records management helps to evaluate business progress and performance. It helps in comparison between one period of time and another or between sometime of businesses;• Records management helps in management and control of important records. It helps to protect necessary records with care and disposes useless records;<br />• To minimize litigation risks. Organization implement records management programmes in order to reduce the risks associated with litigation and potential penalties. This can be equally true in government agencies. A consistency applied records management programme can reduce the liabilities associated with document disposal by providing for their systematic, routine disposal in a normal course of business;• It increases accountability. A records management will put in place a system for tracking actions on each record, therefore increasing accountability and providing access reports; and• To improve working environment. Implementing records management programme improves the working environment through the organization of records and storage offsite. Organized working environment can then improve the perception of the business by clients and potential employees. New employees are also easily trained to manage the company’s records when an efficient records management programme is in place (Jackson, 2008).The Historical Background of the Meteorological Department Sierra LeoneSierra Leone was the headquarter (HQ) of the West African Meteorological services which was established in 1923.Meterological services were provided for four West African countries namely Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria and The Gambia respectively. The Sierra Leone Meteorological department is an offshoot of the British West African Meteorological services founded on the 27th April 1961. Since the establishment, the department has been governed by series of directors and the presently director is Alpha Bockari who has served in this capacity from 2012-to date. The headquarter is located at F18 Charlotte street Freetown.The Meteorological Department exist to provide cost effective weather and climate services by collecting, processing, archiving and disseminating meteorological and climatological information and services to support end user contributing to the management of Sierra Leone’s economy with special regard to protection of lives and property and safeguarding of the environment and recovering the costs of the services so rendered so that it expenditure will not exceed it income.As a department under the ministry of Transport and Aviation, they are charged with the following mandates /responsibilities:• Safety and well being of citizen and their protection against severe weather situation and devastation from natural disasters;• Provision of reliable climate data to facilitates project design for agricultural planning and implement, water supply systems, infrastructure, and tourism;• Contributing to the socio- economic (including providing end user services for agricultural activities, marine) development of the country;• Carryout weather and climate related activities e.g. Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Climate Change Services (CCS), Reduction of Emission from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD), and National Communication (NCS) (Meteorological Department, 2014).Objectives of the Meteorological Department Sierra LeoneThe overarching objective of the Meteorological Department established as the sole authority, which issues weather and climatological warnings and services are, to:• Forecast, plan and deliver meteorological and climatological services which meet national socio- economic development needs.• Collect, process, store and disseminate meteorological and climatological information both nationally and internationally in accordance with rules and practices and procedures established under the WMO Convention of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), etc and other relevant conventions of the United Nations systems such as the Frame work Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), and Convention to Combat Desertification, Drought etc.• Provide a range of customer/ sector specific operational meteorological services to such major sub sector as those for aviation, water resources, agriculture, defense, marine, tourism, sports and recreation, and construction;• Provides advice on meteorological and climatological matters to the national community and other governmental and non- governmental agencies.• Develop adequate manpower to enhance functional effectiveness and efficiency of agencies.• Reduce its reliance on the national budget and generate its own revenue by charging for services rendered to other clients;• Arrange for and manage surface and upper air observation networks and accurately and effectively record the weather and climate condition for Sierra Leone’s economic development;• Provides meteorological services for search and rescue operations during disaster and relief operations as well as during national emergencies; and• Participate on behalf of Sierra Leone in the activities of relevance international organizations to which its belongs, in particular the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), World Weather Watch (WWW), Global Climate Observing System (GCOS), Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW), Inter- Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Developments (ACMAD), United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) etc role in all climate change activities of the country (Meteorological Department, 2014).Methods of Managing Records at the Meteorological DepartmentRecords keeping are of great importance to any institution. One of the most crucial decision managers, directors or heads of organization have to make is to choose the suitable methods of managing their organization’s records. There of two methods that is significantly used. These include centralized and decentralized methods of managing records.Centralized MethodsA Centralized method of managing records is the one in which all physical documents are located in one central location or office. The location is controlled by the records management office staff. The number of employees in the records department will depend on the size of the organization. In a centralized method, end users have the comfort of knowing all physical documents relating to a particular case are held in the same location. If for instance, end user needs to reference a file he/she would be required to contact the records office staff. The file would then be checked out to the end user. A complete claim of custody of file is captured, so the location of file is known at all times.A centralized method has a heightened level of security. For example, the entrance is locked so only the records staff has access to the files in the records office. This process yields much more control over physical document than the decentralized methods. For efficiency of purpose, uniform office procedures are documented and circulated to all end user. These procedures address topics such as hours or operation, file request and delivery times.Decentralized MethodA Decentralized method is one in which the physical documents are located across the entire office. This may mean they can be found in every staff offices or other work room space. Unlike centralized methods, where the files are controlled exclusively by the records office. A decentralized method is controlled by the staff that created the file. The physical files are stored at the employee’s desk not in a centralized location for all to access. Thus, the method would not require a full time record staff.Employees would have access to their files at all times and would be responsible for maintaining accuracy. The decentralized method of managing records has its demerits. For instance, suppose group of employees are working on the same case at the same time suddenly, the employee who is responsible for maintaining the file is absent. The rest of the group may have trouble in locating the file if the organization does not have claim of custody procedure in place. Along the same lines, a decentralized method of managing records will have little or no security over files. This can prove problematic especially if an organization handles high sensitive cases.However, in the meteorological department, a centralized method of managing the department’s records is adopted. That is to say, both physical and electronic or other records are centrally managed by the department’s office clerk. Although, there are challenges with regards to the keeping and managing of records, nevertheless the method is well utilized. (Meteorological Department, 2014).Types of Records generated by Meteorological DepartmentThe records generated by the meteorological department office plays a vital role in managing the operations of the department. The department documents past activities, phenomenon and events that serves the basis for further actions. The records are both manual and electronic in nature. Examples of manual records include:• Office administrative records;<br />• Human resource records;<br />• Financial/ fiscal records;<br />• Meteorological data/ records;<br />• Material records;<br />• Public information records;<br />• Conference/seminar service records; and<br />• General programs.Electronic Records: These electronic or machine readable records are data in a form that can be read and processed by a computer and that satisfies the legal definition of a record. At the Meteorological Department in Sierra Leone these are records relating to divisions and out stations in the department and these include:<br />• Electronic mail and messages;<br />• Electronic spreadsheet;<br />• Primary data files and data bases;<br />• Machines readable indexes; and<br />• Word processing files.Users of the Records at the Meteorological Department in Sierra LeoneThe users of the Meteorological Department records in Sierra Leone include:<br />• Administrative personnel;<br />• Research/ external users;<br />• Human Resource Management Office (HRMO);<br />• Government ministries and agencies;<br />• International organizations e.g. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Meteorological Organization (WMO); and<br />• Clients to which Meteorological Department information is given. For example, the media in Sierra Leone such as: Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), African Young Voices (AYV), and Star Television).Filing System at the Meteorological Department in Sierra LeoneFiling System in Records Management is the process of classifying, arranging, sorting and storing records so they may be easily located and retrieved when needed. It is the classification and control of basic file groups, material collection procedures, file preparation, sorting, indexing, maintenance and cross referencing. A well defined and maintained filing system allows vital information to be accessed quickly and saves company money by saving time. Business, schools, government agencies and even every day, people use filing systems to keep their affairs organized. Thus, the following various types of filing systems may enable agency to carry out proper filing system efficiently.Alphabetical Filing SystemIn the alphabetical filing system, records are arranged according to name that is from A-Z either the name of a person, company or subject in accordance with the letters of the alphabet. There are two methods involve in alphabetical filing system.The topical alphabetic filing system, also known as a dictionary system. In this system files, individual record are in alphabetical order. This filing system works well when storing a small number of records. It proves to be problematic when individual has a lot of client sharing the same name.The other method is the geographical filing system; also know as encyclopedia or classification system. This system is used to organize larger volume of records. It groups subject together under broad categories based on a location such as a city, country or state. The categories and the files within each category are arranged alphabetically.Numerical Filing SystemIn the numeric filing system, numbers are assigned to each file and arranged the numbers in segmented order. Files of people with the same name won’t have duplicate headings as with the alphabetical system. This system also offers better filing confidentiality since names are displayed in the files and work well when handing a large volume of files.Terminal Filing SystemIn the terminal digit filing system also, numbers of assigned files are in sequential order but filed according to the last two digits. For example. If an individual is filing number 18547; first the individual go to 47 section of the filing system then look for the 85 area of the section and finally look for the number one (1).Alphanumeric Filing SystemThe alphanumeric filing system, both letters and numbers are used to organized files. For example, two letters are used to signify the client files in, followed by a number to denote his account number.The meteorological department filing system, have adopted the alphanumeric filing system. In that record, they use the end-tab folder and pockets that simply stand on shelves and filing cabinets. No hanging pocks with a use of office space. The meteorological department has some challenges but the filing system is organized and use efficiently.Records Storage SystemsRecord should be kept in good order, in a secure location. Those containing confidential or personal data such as staff files must be stored in lockable units and should not be left on desks overnight or view of visitors. Only records which are required frequently should be stored in the office. Those which need to be retained for legal or other reasons should be stored offsite with the records office offsite, while those which have outlived their usefulness should be destroyed. However, records which are less than one year will not be stored offsite.Storage systems used in records office most provide appropriate protection for records based on format and volume of records, how frequently they are used, how quickly they need to be accessed and security requirement. The main types of records storage systems used include:Vertical Filing CabinetsThese are adequate for small filing systems, but are less suitable for large runs of records and records that require frequent access. Access is slow, since drawers have to be opened, and these can significant impact where there is a high volume of records activity. The cabinets require large amount of space and drawer space is often not use to full capacity.Book ShelvesThese are suitable for books or files that are stored upright, such as box files and lever arch files.Lateral Filing UnitsThese have long drawer for storing files laterally and use space more efficiently than their vertical counterparts. Alternatively, static unit without drawer can be use, where files are stored in hanging pocket or cradles. Where prompt filing and retrieval are required open unit will be the most efficient. If file access is to be restricted, units with lockable doors or shutters can be used.Mobile ShelvingThis may be suitable where a large volume of records need to be stored near at hand, as it reduces the number of access aisles require. It is the most expensive type of shelving, and is very heavy. The floor must have sufficient structural capacity to support these shelves.Open Shelving SystemThis usually found in large offices and in central file rooms, it allows for rapid retrieval and refilling. This type of lateral file, which resemble open book shelves allows files to be retrieved horizontally. It also offers full viewing of the folder tabs, which makes for rapid retrieval. And there is an estimated 50 percent saving space when files are moved from vertical system to an open shelve system. This unit usually requires professional installation, which can be negotiated with the vendor is an inclusion in the cost of the equipment. These are the most efficient kinds of files available. They also have doors and can be locked. Some of those with doors have flush backs and can be used as attractive room dividers with a built-in advantage of providing a good deal of sound- proofing. These doors and 6 openings are easily accessed over 200 inches of filing. Those without doors provide even more filing capacity and should be consider, even if there is a perceived need to lock them.Records Storage Systems at the Meteorological Department in Sierra LeoneThe main types of records storage systems used at the Meteorological Department in Sierra Leone is the open Shelve System which is mentioned above where files contacting records are usually found in large offices and in central file rooms which allows for the rapid retrieval and refilling. This type of lateral file, which resemble open book shelves allows files to be retrieved horizontally.Records Retrieval at the Meteorological Department in Sierra LeoneRetrieval is the process of locating and removing a record or file from storage. It is also the action of recovering information on a given subject from stored data. It deals with standards and procedures in retrieving paper, electronic and image records. For example, finding a name and telephone number in a telephone directory or data base is a common storage and retrieval activity. Records or information can be retrieve in three ways:Manually: people go to a storage container and remove by hand a record wanted or make a note of information requested from it.Mechanically: a person uses some mechanical means, such as pressing the correct buttons to rotate movable shelves to correct location of a record, remove the record manually, or record information requested from it.Electronically: a person uses some means, such as a computer, to locate a record. The physical record may not need to be removed from storage. The requester is informed as to where it can be found, or the information requested is showed to the requester in some way, perhaps on a screen in a data base or electronic mail file.Request for stored records may be made orally over the telephone or by a messenger or in writing memo, letter etc. The request may be delivered in person, sent by mechanical, such as a conveyor system, or sent electronically by email. The record must be retrieved from storage and given to the requester quickly. Every minute of delay in finding a record is costly in user or requester wasting time and in filers searching time and could possibly lead to loss of money for the business (Stephens, 2009).However, manual and mechanical procedures are normally utilized in retrieving records at the Meteorological Department since majority of their records are in paper based form.Challenges facing Records Management at the Meteorological Department in Sierra LeoneThe Sierra Leone situation in business of record keeping and management especially in the Meteorological Department system has not been too successful because of the lack of management component. Writing in support of the above finding, I have noted that many years of neglect had done great damage to meteorological sector and record keeping is not an exemption. The following are some of the challenges of proper records management faced by the Meteorological department in Sierra Leone:Inadequate FundingThe problem of inadequate funding of records office in the meteorological department is more intensive than the other departments. This is a problem that was not only experienced during the colonial era but has passed on even to today’s records management programs. Payment of employee’s salaries, purchase of modern preservation equipment and chemicals among the other day- today activities that facilitates records preservation are vital activities that call for proper adequate funding to enable the institution to achieve its objectives are not quite seen. For this reason, the meteorological records office practice is abandoned with unqualified personnel thus suffering from inefficiency and ineffectiveness.Inadequacy of Space and EquipmentThe records office at the Meteorological Department is rather too small to contain current and non- current records. The equipment used is somehow crude in nature and also of inadequate capacity. The record staff do not have access to modern equipment due to combine problem of inadequate funding and know- how technology.Problematic Nature of FormatMost record materials are still organic nature, most of them been paper based. This means they are capable of aging, advancing, deteriorating with time. For this reason, they need equipment to be treated and handled with for the purpose of preserving them. For such a country like Sierra Leone which lies within the tropics such conditions are worsen by high level of humidity in the atmosphere and high temperature all around the year. All these conditions combine work to hasten the nature chemical process of decaying records. Furthermore, records keeping facilities in the Meteorological Department do not have weather control preservative where all weather conditions can be controlled to enhance record preservation thus, making the whole preservation process even more difficult.Absence of Records Management LawsThe National Records act of 1964 is outdated and is no longer serving its usefulness. Records do not have legal description, backing or definition of their service. Legal laws provide for authenticity, which serves to promote and also provides confidence to the public and those practicing in the profession about the service being offered. These are the very important elements that the Meteorological Department’s record keeping facility lacks.Lack of Understanding and AppreciationThe records management program in the Meteorological Department is rarely appreciated and its role in the provision and management of information understood by only a handful of staff. This is also true as it is the culture in many other public and private sectors that generate vital records on a daily basis have no basic understanding of records life cycle and requirement of the records disposal act. They are extremely ignorant of the vital role that can be played by the records office to help them properly managed and preserve record both at the current and semi- current stages. Staff is totally uninformed about the records activities and for this reason it is recommended that the records office should engage in programs that will help to educate staff and other users in the requirement and content of the activities.Conclusively,Record keeping in an organization set up is very important and cannot be over emphasized. This is because continuity depends on availability of useful records of the past activities. In a complex organization like that of the Meteorological Department, it is not possible to keep every single information in the brain, because the volume of information is heavy, therefore records must be kept. In Sierra Leone, meteorological laws demand that every meteorological station should keep certain meteorological records such as weather fore cast data, personnel records, visitor’s book, inventory book, account book. Record keeping occupies a strategic position in the efficient and effective management of meteorological system. In fact, it is central in the administration of institution of learning because it document the planning and implementation of appropriate course of service allowing monitoring of work.Unfortunately, the Sierra Leone situation in business of record keeping and management especially in the Meteorological Department system has not been too successful because of the lack of management component. Giving credence to this assertion, records management practice in the Meteorological Department has a number of problems as indicated above. By paying close attention to all these problems and addressing them one at a time we help solve the problems and enhance good management of records in the Meteorological Department in Sierra Leone. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/records-management-in-government-agencies-in-sierra-leone,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Selling Points of Estonian Spa and Wellness Tourism</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/selling-points-of-estonian-spa-and-wellness-tourism,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/selling-points-of-estonian-spa-and-wellness-tourism,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:59:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spa and Wellness]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=76</guid> <description><![CDATA[“Recently I had to explain to a British tourism expert, why is it worth to take a spa-vacation in Estonia. She had been to Estonia before and therefore knew Estonian life in general. But she was extremely surprised when I told her that Estonia has almost 200 years of health and spa tourism experience. And [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> “Recently I had to explain to a British tourism expert, why is it worth to take a spa-vacation in Estonia. She had been to Estonia before and therefore knew Estonian life in general. But she was extremely surprised when I told her that Estonia has almost 200 years of health and spa tourism experience. And when she heard about our price-level and different opportunities of treatments and services, she was totally speechless. After recovering from my praising speech, she asked me why don’t we promote local spa services and opportunities…”This is a story from Sabina Kaukis, a spa blogger in Estonia.So, it means that Estonia has extremely valuable spa traditions, resources and opportunities. Spa tourism could be the most special selling argument of Estonian tourism. But is our spa sector good enough in marketing and promotion?Enterprise Estonia, which is responsible for overall promotion of Estonian tourism abroad, has chosen spa and wellness tourism as one of the focuses how to attract foreign tourist to Estonia. Their introductory brochure Wellness Holidays in Estonia brings out:</p><p>that our sauna could be called a Nordic spa – the bather warms himself at 100-degree Celsius and then whips himself with birch or juniper branches, charges into cold water with his body steaming, and cleans the skin with salt, honey, milk, and plant infusions;</p><p>how Estonian tourism farms allow foreigners to experience our native health culture – guests are fed with locally grown organic foods and the vacationer may augment these with ecologically friendly, classically healthy activities such as hikes in the forests and bogs, canoe trips, or horseback riding;</p><p>the variety of different environments for spa and wellness vacation – from rough beaches to top resort hotels, from country spas to pure outdoor experiences;</p><p>of course the uniqueness of Estonian mud – on 19th century in became clear to spa operators that in addition to water, air, warmth and light, the earth itself was extremely beneficial for improving a person’s health;</p><p>that there is something for every visitor – medical spas are popular next to wellness spas, adventurous water and theme parks, hiking trails, herb farms, and manor homes.<br />These are some keywords how Estonia describes itself as a spa and wellness destination. Soon we`ll take a look at how spa companies promote their services.And by the way, it appears that nowhere else in the world there are not so many spas per capita – more than 40 spas for 1.3 million people. Even more, small Kuressaare town (15,170 inhabitants) has 1230 spa-hotel places – probably the most spa-filled town in the world…First paragraph from SpaaBlog. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/selling-points-of-estonian-spa-and-wellness-tourism,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Mind-Body-Spirit Wellness And The Search For Powerful New Health</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/mind-body-spirit-wellness-and-the-search-for-powerful-new-health,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/mind-body-spirit-wellness-and-the-search-for-powerful-new-health,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:20:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mind Body Spirit]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=73</guid> <description><![CDATA[The mind-body-spirit debate has developed into a well known researched fact over the past decade. While there has always been some amount of contribution given to the mindset of any patient, only recently has the concept of caring for the “entire self” become a common practice in today’s modern medicine and prevention programs. Mind-body-spirit wellness [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The mind-body-spirit debate has developed into a well known researched fact over the past decade. While there has always been some amount of contribution given to the mindset of any patient, only recently has the concept of caring for the “entire self” become a common practice in today’s modern medicine and prevention programs. Mind-body-spirit wellness has reached new levels of inclusive factors for today’s health conscious individuals. Holistic health has finally reached acceptance in many offices of doctors and practitioners of medicine.The power of caring for one’s entire body is really quite impressively powerful. Individuals who have opted for total mind-body-spirit wellness have been able to determine great levels of health and energy within their own framework by allowing their entire being into account. Studies on the power of the mind have shown some shocking results, the effects have been proven to be of course, mind-blowing.Holistic health is essential in providing high quality total care for your self, your family, and your overall well being. Studies have proven that holistic health practices have dramatically reduced the number and frequency of illnesses related to common every day exposure. School children living in mind-body-spirit wellness focused homes miss less than half of the school days due to illness than that of their classmates still living in traditional Western medicine focused homes.Accounts of real world individuals being able to provide testimony to the effects of holistic health practices on their daily lives are continuously increasing. Many individuals offer that the mind-body-spirit wellness approach to life has given them not only their physical health back, but their emotional health as well. For those who place more emphasis on the testimony of physicians and health care practitioners, there are an increasing number of offices that practice mind-body-spirit wellness as part of their routine care.Holistic health and the mind-body-spirit wellness approach to life has also opened up a while new industry for the entrepreneurial spirit. Many manufacturers feel that it has been nothing short of a blessing to fully endorse their product without doubting the word of their advertisers. There is a vast and endless ocean of new and improved products which adhere to holistic health practices and principles which have emerged onto the market as of late, and for the most part, these products actually do what they say they are going to do. Of course, we wouldn’t be an enterprising society if a few unscrupulous manufacturers didn’t sneak in there for their piece of this multi billion dollar industry. Our culture responded appropriately by deeming specific authorities on the topic to be the final word in quality and effectiveness.By developing institutes that focus completely on mind-body-spirit wellness and awareness, there has been a successful and remarkable overhaul in the basic integrity of holistic health materials and products. While of course there are still some scam factories out there, the vast majority of holistic health companies want to be part of this ever growing, popular, and health enhancing trend that is changing the lives and souls of everyone involved.Holistic health products that are able to make claims of providing “miracle” results are generally not considered to be authentic products endorsed or even recognized by any authority of holistic health practices. Rather, while there have been case reports regarding “miraculous results” on an individual basis, the mind-body-spirit wellness community does not promote grand promises but instruction, focus, and of course, directives that help individuals enhance their mind-body-spirit connection. Very few products on the holistic health market today receive genuine endorsements or “approval” from these authorities. Those that do have not only been proven to deliver what they promise, but also meet a strict standard of what constitutes and actual holistic health product.As the mind-body-spirit wellness and awareness movement grows and matures over the next few years, there is bound to be growth in numerous areas of product development. What has reached the market now can be considered to be some remarkable enhancements in the holistic health practice. In fact, there have been a few products which not only earn the endorsement of leading authorities, but actually are not expected to be able to be produced better than they are right now. This is a pretty bold statement considering that technology and education will never be static yet those few products out there that are being praised and sung by the leading authorities have literally taken the holistic health product market by storm.Our society will most likely continue the never ending search for powerful new health remedies and holistic health products which enhance the mind-body-spirit wellness experience with great enthusiasm and vigor over the next ten years. After all, what is considered a relatively new phenomenon in this country has been considered to be tradition in other societies for centuries. There is a wealth of knowledge waiting for us to uncover as time goes by.The mind-body-spirit wellness movement and the holistic health practices that are now finally being viewed as medical advancements will continue to offer our society a new way of looking at health, not to mention a vast assortment of new health treatments. This can only be considered to be good news for those who suffer from chronic conditions, serious health problems and illnesses, or the healthy who wish to remain that way. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/mind-body-spirit-wellness-and-the-search-for-powerful-new-health,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Boston Travel Tips For An Enjoyable Vacation</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/boston-travel-tips-for-an-enjoyable-vacation,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/boston-travel-tips-for-an-enjoyable-vacation,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:22:42 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=66</guid> <description><![CDATA[Boston is situated in the province of Massachusetts. The goal possesses an unmistakable place in the agenda of numerous guests coming through flights to Boston. Nowadays, numerous aircraft offer carrier markdown, subsequently more spending travelers can design a get-away in this city soaks with history. This city came into lime lights amid the nation’s battle [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Boston is situated in the province of Massachusetts. The goal possesses an unmistakable place in the agenda of<br />numerous guests coming through flights to Boston. Nowadays, numerous aircraft offer carrier markdown, subsequently</p><p>more spending travelers can design a get-away in this city soaks with history. This city came into lime lights amid the nation’s battle for autonomy. The occasion “Boston Tea Party” is a vital piece of history books. However, travelers can visit this stunning city whenever of the year, the best time appears to from May to September.</p><p>Summers are warm, however somewhat moist, winters can be truly chilly. The individuals who appreciate winters can visit this city amid the winter season. Modest carrier ticket is likewise promptly accessible amid this time.</p><p>Since, the city is known for its rich past, a large number of the landmarks and galleries are showing the battle for Independence topic. With a specific end goal to see the wandering Charles River, rumored foundation Harvard, or the popular Lexington front lines, a helicopter ride can be reserved and completely delighted in.</p><p>When one grounds on Boston Logan International Airport, the picturesque attractions just entrance the visitors. The air terminal itself offers such huge numbers of exercises and attractions that one can invest a lot of energy here.</p><p>So as to go to the city, one needs to cross a considerable measure of activity. In the event that, a taxi has not been reserved, rather than remaining in line for a taxi, utilizing open transportation framework is undeniably advantageous and uncomplicated. There are transports, water carries and even metros. Guests who might want to investigate this city comfortable, leasing a bicycle or a bike is the best thought. Nowadays, shabby tickets to Boston are promptly accessible; one ought to quickly book them in order to keep away from any bother later.</p><p>When going to this city, making the most of its glittering night life ought to never be precluded. Clubs and bars speck the scene of this radiant city. Besides, sport devotees can appreciate all the more by getting their most loved Red Sox Game while nursing an invigorating beverage. Another must appreciate the action in this city is tasting, divine fish delights like lobsters, shellfish, prawns and some more. On the off chance that, guests need to miss the swarmed city, they can touch base here in winters and have the city entirely to themselves. Numerous eateries offer eat and supper benefits that give a chance to appreciate neighborhood cooking styles while getting a charge out of live move exhibitions.</p><p>The wrongdoing rate in the city isn’t too high so one can walk around evening time with no dread. A decent system<br />of open transportation has made it less demanding for vacationers to visit different mainstream vacation spots in the city. Stunning shopping bargains in Newbury Street is another fascination the goal brings to the table. Thus,</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/boston-travel-tips-for-an-enjoyable-vacation,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The Best Boston Logan Airport Taxi Service</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/the-best-boston-logan-airport-taxi-service,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/the-best-boston-logan-airport-taxi-service,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:22:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=70</guid> <description><![CDATA[Picking the best transportation to Providence can help you with feeling cheerful of your choice. It is basic for you to make awesome steps for it. Getting hold of the benefit and perfect transportation services is extremely basic for you. For this circumstance, you should be exceptionally bona fide about finding a conclusive one that [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Picking the best transportation to Providence can help you with feeling cheerful of your choice. It is basic for you to make awesome steps for it.</p><p>Getting hold of the benefit and perfect transportation services is extremely basic for you. For this circumstance, you should be exceptionally bona fide about finding a conclusive one that would help you with feeling upbeat about your choice. This would help you with finding that your own right decision has genuinely urged in adding to your own specific fulfillment where it would not instant any sort of issue at all. Thusly, you should be exceptionally certifiable in finding the best transportation in the right way. In this way you have to certification of making incredible walks in picking the perfect transportation services that would provoke bringing a tremendous sentiment of satisfaction out of Logan Airport Taxi.</p><p>Holding the best taxi services can help you with winding up on an immeasurably enhanced side. You would have the ability to prepared to welcome the best and pleasing ride once you get hold of a conclusive services consequently. It is basic for you to amass exceedingly essential information on their services. It would really be possible to find that it has helped decidedly to find that it has been the right choice that you have had the ability to make. Except if your make your best research as for their services it is difficult to get the best satisfaction consequently. Along these lines, you should be amazingly cautious to find a complete Logan Airport Taxi service that would help in adding to your own fulfillment.</p><p>• Is it successfully accessible?: You should have the ability to check whether you would have the ability to get the considerable access to their services that would help in wound up being much valuable to you. Along these lines you should attempt to guarantee getting hold of the best Boston Logan airport trade services that would help in saving an impressive measure of your money as well.</p><p>• Look for the zones of services: It is essential for you to settle on your right choice yourself in the wake of having a better than average look at their regions of services. This would help in getting an obvious idea with respect to their services that would help in ended up being much valuable to you. It would help in inciting your right fulfillment getting hold of the best Boston Logan airport taxi services for you.</p><p>• Look for 24 hour service: You ought to guarantee making awesome steps that would help you with finding round the clock services that would wind up being much useful to you. This would incite finding the best transportation to Providence that would provoke tendency cheerful of yourself. It is basic for you to find that it has been your optimal decision that has been made by you.</p><p>• Find pickup zone unobtrusive components: It is correspondingly basic for you to get all purposes of enthusiasm on the pickup zone as this would give you the sensible idea with respect to it. It would help you with finding that it has helped in fulfilling your own specific want in the right way that would help in adding to your own specific satisfaction out of Logan Airport Taxi service. Thus you have to make awesome steps that would help in filling the right need with no worry at all that would in like manner help in saving your money and time.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/the-best-boston-logan-airport-taxi-service,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>How to Have an Ideal Romantic Vacation</title> <link>https://fgaoyms.info/how-to-have-an-ideal-romantic-vacation,html</link> <comments>https://fgaoyms.info/how-to-have-an-ideal-romantic-vacation,html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:21:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://fgaoyms.info/?p=65</guid> <description><![CDATA[Amid the stresses and worries of everyday life, it might be all too easy to lose some of the novelty and magic in a romantic relationship, especially in a long-term one. A relaxing romantic vacation, no doubt, makes a perfect opportunity for the couples in love to reconnect and recall that very moment when they [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amid the stresses and worries of everyday life, it might be all too easy to lose some of the novelty and magic in a romantic relationship, especially in a long-term one. A relaxing romantic vacation, no doubt, makes a perfect opportunity for the couples in love to reconnect and recall that very moment when they first fell for each other.</p><p>So here, we’d like to provide our ultimate guide on how to have a perfect romantic vacation with your other half.</p><p>Get personal</p><p>Sure, there always are those standard romantic details like rose petals covering your bed at turndown and being presented a bottle of fine champagne as a welcome amenity, however, tailoring sophisticated romantic gestures while on your romantic getaway to what your beloved person appreciates best will surely make it much more special. In this case, if you are visiting a particular place that you have already visited together before, for instance, you may consider enlisting your hotel’s staff to help you print the most beautiful pictures from that past journey of yours and display those in your apartment prior for your arrival. And if you’re a married couple, you can request that the restaurant where you are usually having dinner play your couple’s favorite song in the background or gift a bottle of your lover’s favorite wine to enjoy it with your meal.</p><p>Plan some surprises</p><p>Surprises never get old, and being able to incorporate new, completely unexpected elements throughout your romantic escape is a nice and fun way to restore your romantic relationship with your beloved partner. These can be some really small gestures like an exotic breakfast served in bed or something more extravagant, like a luxurious private beach dinner, or a sunset cruise with a fireworks display.</p><p>Disconnect to reconnect</p><p>It is of vast importance to be present with your significant other when you are on a romantic vacation, and constantly being on your cellphones really can take away your attention from each other. Thus, we advise all romantic couples out there to switch off their electronic devices in order to fully enjoy conversation and spend some quality time together. Trust us, once you finally return to your busy life, you will definitely cherish those quiet moments you shared with each other.</p><p>Try a brand new activity</p><p>Never been out horseback riding or taken an extreme off-road ATV ride to admire the abundance of local wildlife? In this way, be sure to try either one out – or whatever new activity you like – while on your romantic trip. It is a well-known fact that stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing something brand new as a couple may help bring the two of you closer.</p><p>Compose a love letter</p><p>It might seem pretty old-fashioned, yet a love letter is a totally simple and cute way to show a loved one you truly care. Just hand-write a love note to your partner and then arrange to have it delivered during breakfast in the morning or with a fancy cocktail at the pool. If requested, the staff at the hotel can even place your letter in a glass bottle for your romantic partner to discover it during a sunset walk along the beach. To make it absolutely unique, find your own creative way to deliver a love note to your other half at certain point during your getaway. And if you feel stumped for fresh ideas, feel free to ask your hotel’s concierge for professional help.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://fgaoyms.info/how-to-have-an-ideal-romantic-vacation,html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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