I want to yell at someone or give 'em a good poke in the nose for this! How could they do this to me? What gives them the right to blow off my best customers, to rob me of potential business and make my clients angry at me? How dare they do this!! I'm just fuming and ready to explode! Don't get too close to me right now!
Why I oughtta . . . what? Complain because a free service isn't available? Threaten to sue them for having troubles of their own? Why don't they have backup servers? Well, I guess it's possible that *I* could at least provide a secondary free service to cover my assets. Those clients that planned to spend an hour of their valuable time to chat with me in the first place. Maybe I should have prepared for the worst so I don't have to go apologize to everyone when the free chat services suddenly became unavailable.
OK, so maybe I ought to upgrade that chat room to the premium version, the one that costs a few bucks a month, the one without the advertising banners, the one with the customer service and support. The one that WORKS when I've invited over 3,000 people to come to a Grassroots Internet Marketing Forum and chat!
Maybe this will teach me that you can't rely on free services. What does it cost me to fail to deliver on my promises?
The web has got us all relying on free services to run businesses and expecting those freebies to be trouble free and convenient at all times. I upgraded from the free internet access when I tired of their glaring ads across my web pages. I upgraded from the free autoresponders when they stopped working during a major promotion launched via press releases and direct mail campaigns. *That* cost the good-will of my clients that didn't get responses from me as promised.
I will now upgrade to the paid version of the chat room with all the additional benefits of a paying customer, including the right to complain and lay blame and threaten the provider because they cost me potential new business and lost me those existing clients.
Take a look at the free services you use online and analyze them to see how a failure to perform would affect your bottom line.
How important are those free services you rely on? Are they risks to your business future? Note that 'Terms of Service' on the vast majority of free services online tell you outright that providers have no obligation to serve your needs if there are problems and that you have no recourse should your business fail because the FREE service has it's costs after all.
We all have a budget to work within to operate a site profitably but would it cost you more if that free web host went down than it would cost to pay for your web hosting? If your email doesn't get delivered because your free email account suffers from a system failure, would it hurt your sales or customer relations? If that online fax service stopped working when you were waiting for a big contract from a new client, would you be better off upgrading to the paid version of the service with more benefits?
We'll reschedule that chat, now that we've paid for it -- DOUBLE! Whatcha want fer free? GRRRRRRRR!!!
Rabu, 31 Desember 2008
Outdoor Recreation Destinations Near Roanoke, VA
Do you live in our near Roanoke, VA? Looking for someplace to go to enjoy your favorite outdoor sports? Here are a few suggestions.
Maury River
The maury is located in Rockbridge County, about an hour north of Roanoke. It flows through Lexington and Buena Vista. In its northern reaches, around Goshen Pass, the Maury is a great whitewater kayaking destination. The northern parts of the river also offer some great trout fishing. The southern parts offer good bass and panfish fishing opportunities. If you want to fish from your kayak, canoe, or small boat, put in behind the dam in Lexington or Buena Vista.
Peaks Of Otter
The peaks of otter, comprised of Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill, offer great hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. Sharp top offers a strenuous hike to the top, but the reward is astounding 360 degree views. if you want, you can ride a bus most of the way to the top. I don't suggest that you do that, though - it's more fun to prove that you can do it by hiking all the way up.
Smith Mountain Lake
One of the largest lakes in the mid-atlantic region, Smith Mountain lake offers a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. Boating and fishing opportunities are unequaled - many state record fish have been caught on Smith Mountain Lake. Called "the lake" or SML, Smith Mountain Lake is the regions choice for boating. There is also a beach on the lake, but there is an entrance fee to use the beach. Boats can be rented at many places around the lake.
Maury River
The maury is located in Rockbridge County, about an hour north of Roanoke. It flows through Lexington and Buena Vista. In its northern reaches, around Goshen Pass, the Maury is a great whitewater kayaking destination. The northern parts of the river also offer some great trout fishing. The southern parts offer good bass and panfish fishing opportunities. If you want to fish from your kayak, canoe, or small boat, put in behind the dam in Lexington or Buena Vista.
Peaks Of Otter
The peaks of otter, comprised of Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill, offer great hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. Sharp top offers a strenuous hike to the top, but the reward is astounding 360 degree views. if you want, you can ride a bus most of the way to the top. I don't suggest that you do that, though - it's more fun to prove that you can do it by hiking all the way up.
Smith Mountain Lake
One of the largest lakes in the mid-atlantic region, Smith Mountain lake offers a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. Boating and fishing opportunities are unequaled - many state record fish have been caught on Smith Mountain Lake. Called "the lake" or SML, Smith Mountain Lake is the regions choice for boating. There is also a beach on the lake, but there is an entrance fee to use the beach. Boats can be rented at many places around the lake.
7 Tips to Home Hairdressing
* Scissors - You cant cut hair without them!
An investment in a good quality pair of Hairdressing Scissors is the best decision you can make. You wont need a £200+ pair but spend as much as you can afford on this essential kit.
* Hair dryers - A cheap Hairdryer seems like a good option, but spend wisely. Buy one with as many features as possible, attachments and multiple heat settings are good. You want to ensure your clients are comfortable, and blasting them on full power because you cant turn it down will not get you repeat business.
* Straighteners - GHD Straightenerss have gained a good reputation for home use, as have Remington straighteners, again go with the best you can afford, read the reviews online and avoid the cheap options. Your clients are your bread and butter, and they need to feel safe in your hands, seeing good quality equipment will give them piece of mind, and will ensure happy clients.
* Hair Clippers - Depending on the type of hairdessing you want to do - you may decide you don't need a pair of hair clippers, however for the cheap prices a set can be picked up for, it's worth having some in your kit bag. You may not be intending to cut male hair, but a quick trim can be performed quickly and easily for your clients husbands or boyfriends, and that means more money in your pocket! (You could even offer a 'couples discount'!)
* Hair Products - There are thousands of hair products on the market, shampoo, wax, hairspray, styling mousse etc. Having something for everyone is virtually impossible, and everyone has their own favourite brand so your best bet is to go for some well known branded products. Don't break the bank here. Give your clients the option of using their own products. If you are styling a clients hair in their home you can use their own products, but take the opportunity to sell your own recommended brands. (You can buy in bulk, and resell at a profit!)
2 - Know your Market
You have a choice of two main types of hairdressing, you must pick the one that suits your needs the best.
Choice 1 is the more modern salon style of hairdressing, this style follows fashions and styles directly.
Choice 2 is the more traditional hairdressers, this choice usually requires less training, as the work is less about styling hair and concentrates more on the basic cutting of hair.
Find out what would give you the best return in your area, if you are providing mobile hairdressing services then the simpler cutting style will benefit you best, it requires less equipment and less of your valuable time!
3 - Advertising
Local advertising is the best way to sell your services. Word of mouth will only get you so far, so if you want to be a success, then you need to get your details into the marketplace where others can find you!
You can get a free listing right here in our Leeds Hairdressers Directory, or a paid listing to get a featured advert.
Try putting an ad on Gumtree or Craiglist - make sure you select the right section for your local area.
Buying an ad in local papers, is usually a good investment, as well as ads in shop windows.
If you have a car, get yourself a sticker made with your name and number on (include your website if you have one) and you are getting free advertising everywhere you drive!
4 - Price yourself into the Market
Hairdressers generally charge a set price for the work or style that is carried out, find out what others are charging in your area and undercut them if you think you can afford it. Be realistic though and don't undersell yourself, if you develop a reputation for quality you may be able to increase your prices in the future.
Print up a price list and leave it with your clients, leave a couple extra and ask them to pass them on to friends (remember to include your details so they can contact you!)
5 - Qualifications and Skills
A qualification in hairdressing (such as an NVQ) is an excellent selling point and can be obtained relatively easily through night school courses or colleges.
Trainee positions at salons are often highly competed, but don't be afraid to learn your trade in a salon then branch off on your own, if you are ruthless you can take some of your clients with you too!
6 - It doesn't hurt to Read!
Below are a couple of recommended books that can be picked up from any good high street bookstore, or online shop:
Haircutting for Dummies (ISBN: 076455428X) - I'm not calling you a Dummy, but most people have to start somewhere!
How to Simply Cut Hair (ISBN: 0929883063) - A Step by Step Guide to the Six Basic Haircuts That Can Be Combined or Altered to Create Just About Any Hairstyle
7 - Set up a Salon
If you are great at what you do, and build up a good client base then you may consider setting up your own Salon, this is a competitive business, and is not something you should do lightly. Make sure you have already got clients that would be willing to come to your salon, so you have a guaranteed customer base and income stream.
An investment in a good quality pair of Hairdressing Scissors is the best decision you can make. You wont need a £200+ pair but spend as much as you can afford on this essential kit.
* Hair dryers - A cheap Hairdryer seems like a good option, but spend wisely. Buy one with as many features as possible, attachments and multiple heat settings are good. You want to ensure your clients are comfortable, and blasting them on full power because you cant turn it down will not get you repeat business.
* Straighteners - GHD Straightenerss have gained a good reputation for home use, as have Remington straighteners, again go with the best you can afford, read the reviews online and avoid the cheap options. Your clients are your bread and butter, and they need to feel safe in your hands, seeing good quality equipment will give them piece of mind, and will ensure happy clients.
* Hair Clippers - Depending on the type of hairdessing you want to do - you may decide you don't need a pair of hair clippers, however for the cheap prices a set can be picked up for, it's worth having some in your kit bag. You may not be intending to cut male hair, but a quick trim can be performed quickly and easily for your clients husbands or boyfriends, and that means more money in your pocket! (You could even offer a 'couples discount'!)
* Hair Products - There are thousands of hair products on the market, shampoo, wax, hairspray, styling mousse etc. Having something for everyone is virtually impossible, and everyone has their own favourite brand so your best bet is to go for some well known branded products. Don't break the bank here. Give your clients the option of using their own products. If you are styling a clients hair in their home you can use their own products, but take the opportunity to sell your own recommended brands. (You can buy in bulk, and resell at a profit!)
2 - Know your Market
You have a choice of two main types of hairdressing, you must pick the one that suits your needs the best.
Choice 1 is the more modern salon style of hairdressing, this style follows fashions and styles directly.
Choice 2 is the more traditional hairdressers, this choice usually requires less training, as the work is less about styling hair and concentrates more on the basic cutting of hair.
Find out what would give you the best return in your area, if you are providing mobile hairdressing services then the simpler cutting style will benefit you best, it requires less equipment and less of your valuable time!
3 - Advertising
Local advertising is the best way to sell your services. Word of mouth will only get you so far, so if you want to be a success, then you need to get your details into the marketplace where others can find you!
You can get a free listing right here in our Leeds Hairdressers Directory, or a paid listing to get a featured advert.
Try putting an ad on Gumtree or Craiglist - make sure you select the right section for your local area.
Buying an ad in local papers, is usually a good investment, as well as ads in shop windows.
If you have a car, get yourself a sticker made with your name and number on (include your website if you have one) and you are getting free advertising everywhere you drive!
4 - Price yourself into the Market
Hairdressers generally charge a set price for the work or style that is carried out, find out what others are charging in your area and undercut them if you think you can afford it. Be realistic though and don't undersell yourself, if you develop a reputation for quality you may be able to increase your prices in the future.
Print up a price list and leave it with your clients, leave a couple extra and ask them to pass them on to friends (remember to include your details so they can contact you!)
5 - Qualifications and Skills
A qualification in hairdressing (such as an NVQ) is an excellent selling point and can be obtained relatively easily through night school courses or colleges.
Trainee positions at salons are often highly competed, but don't be afraid to learn your trade in a salon then branch off on your own, if you are ruthless you can take some of your clients with you too!
6 - It doesn't hurt to Read!
Below are a couple of recommended books that can be picked up from any good high street bookstore, or online shop:
Haircutting for Dummies (ISBN: 076455428X) - I'm not calling you a Dummy, but most people have to start somewhere!
How to Simply Cut Hair (ISBN: 0929883063) - A Step by Step Guide to the Six Basic Haircuts That Can Be Combined or Altered to Create Just About Any Hairstyle
7 - Set up a Salon
If you are great at what you do, and build up a good client base then you may consider setting up your own Salon, this is a competitive business, and is not something you should do lightly. Make sure you have already got clients that would be willing to come to your salon, so you have a guaranteed customer base and income stream.
Massage And Touch -Very Essential For Baby Care
thrive. Premature Being touched is an essential part of the bonding process that helps young creatures to babies gain more weigh on lamb's-wool blankets than cotton ones because it feels as if they're being stroked when they move, and they feel contented.
The Importance of Touch you’re
Your baby is born sociable, and he craves physical affection. This is best communicated through touch, cuddles, being gently held, kissed, and nuzzled. It's important, there fore, that you're both completely free with your physical affection from the start. Your baby longs to be close to you and to be carried, and he will cry less and be more easily comforted if you carry him. Remember also that being, carried in a baby sling; close to your body feels like being cuddled to a baby, and allows you to do other things at the same time. Small babies are much stronger than you think, so be firm, but avoid sudden jerky movements your baby may think he's falling, and he'll be startled rather than comforted. go to www.baby-care-book.com. As your baby gets older, you can be more robust with him, he'll enjoy tickling and rolling around on the floor with you, but don't over do it if he becomes at all distressed, and don't blame him if he pulls your hair or scratches you under a year old, he won't know that it hurts.
Massage Tips
Babies love massage as much as you do. It’s a nice way to calm an unsettled baby because it feels good to him. It's also an expression of love and your baby knows it, and has the added advantage of relaxing you too. Always prepare yourself carefully for massage.
Make sure the room is really warm. Lay your baby on a soft blanket or towel.
Play his favorite music or a recording of a heartbeat. Talk in a low, gentle voice or sing a song quietly.
Although massaging your baby's skin directly is best, many younger babies don't like being undressed. Can visit www.cheese-cake-recipes.com. If your baby is one of these, dress him in a cotton T-shirt or similar garment, through which you can easily feel his body.
Work around his body, massaging both sides with slow, even strokes. Keep your face close to your baby's and look in to his eyes as you massage him. This is very powerful for both of you.
Physical Affection
As children grow up; they need the reassuring and loving embrace of caring parents more, not less as some parents may think. They should be encouraged to express their emotions boys just as much as girls. Indeed, a child's ability to achieve some kind of emotional stability is more or less determined before the age of 12 months a sobering thought, but nonetheless true.
Emotional Feedback
A child learns to master his emotions by getting sympathetic feedback from adults that mirrors the emotions he's feeling. If your baby holds out a hurt hand, what helps most as any parent knows is lots of sympathy, kissing better, and cuddles. A child doesn't grow out of the need for physical affection because these positive signs of parents' care are necessary for emotional growth. If you deprive a child of physical affection, you deprive him of an essential growth vitamin.
Your Baby Needs You Both
This applies equally to both parents, and continues throughout babyhood, childhood, and in some cases, in to adolescence. Nothing should be allowed to discourage loving parents both mothers and fathers from doing what their child needs them to do.
The Importance of Touch you’re
Your baby is born sociable, and he craves physical affection. This is best communicated through touch, cuddles, being gently held, kissed, and nuzzled. It's important, there fore, that you're both completely free with your physical affection from the start. Your baby longs to be close to you and to be carried, and he will cry less and be more easily comforted if you carry him. Remember also that being, carried in a baby sling; close to your body feels like being cuddled to a baby, and allows you to do other things at the same time. Small babies are much stronger than you think, so be firm, but avoid sudden jerky movements your baby may think he's falling, and he'll be startled rather than comforted. go to www.baby-care-book.com. As your baby gets older, you can be more robust with him, he'll enjoy tickling and rolling around on the floor with you, but don't over do it if he becomes at all distressed, and don't blame him if he pulls your hair or scratches you under a year old, he won't know that it hurts.
Massage Tips
Babies love massage as much as you do. It’s a nice way to calm an unsettled baby because it feels good to him. It's also an expression of love and your baby knows it, and has the added advantage of relaxing you too. Always prepare yourself carefully for massage.
Make sure the room is really warm. Lay your baby on a soft blanket or towel.
Play his favorite music or a recording of a heartbeat. Talk in a low, gentle voice or sing a song quietly.
Although massaging your baby's skin directly is best, many younger babies don't like being undressed. Can visit www.cheese-cake-recipes.com. If your baby is one of these, dress him in a cotton T-shirt or similar garment, through which you can easily feel his body.
Work around his body, massaging both sides with slow, even strokes. Keep your face close to your baby's and look in to his eyes as you massage him. This is very powerful for both of you.
Physical Affection
As children grow up; they need the reassuring and loving embrace of caring parents more, not less as some parents may think. They should be encouraged to express their emotions boys just as much as girls. Indeed, a child's ability to achieve some kind of emotional stability is more or less determined before the age of 12 months a sobering thought, but nonetheless true.
Emotional Feedback
A child learns to master his emotions by getting sympathetic feedback from adults that mirrors the emotions he's feeling. If your baby holds out a hurt hand, what helps most as any parent knows is lots of sympathy, kissing better, and cuddles. A child doesn't grow out of the need for physical affection because these positive signs of parents' care are necessary for emotional growth. If you deprive a child of physical affection, you deprive him of an essential growth vitamin.
Your Baby Needs You Both
This applies equally to both parents, and continues throughout babyhood, childhood, and in some cases, in to adolescence. Nothing should be allowed to discourage loving parents both mothers and fathers from doing what their child needs them to do.
Home Shopping Hair Straightener- The Best Gift Ideas For Women Hair Straightener- The Best Gift Ideas For Women
There are several gift ideas but the most successful ideas are those that are not occasion specific or age oriented but also express the likes and dislikes of the recipient. So if you are selecting gifts for your woman or for your girl friend or for your mother or sister or anyone who is a woman this Christmas then there are plenty but before that you need to know her personality, her taste and her likes and dislikes.
There are woman who are sophisticated and stylish who will be delighted to get a wacky surprise. There are also women falls under the group of active ladies and so anything that makes her routine chores easily manageable will surely delight her and make her Christmas Eve memorable. There are also women who love her home and pay attention to every little corner of her home and also save enough time to groom themselves and any kind of electrical appliances on this Christmas will just brighten their face. How stylish or down to earth a woman is but a hair straightener is sure to be welcome by every women. This time buy one CHI hair straightener that comes in much relax price as this is consider one of the best gift ideas for a woman.
Hair straightener excels every gift ideas for women as it helps to manage and straighten their hair in few minutes, giving a chic and stylish look. Every one woman likes to look unique in their own way and CHI hair straightener will help them to achieve that uniqueness within few minutes. Bad, unmanageable, curly and frizzy hair is disliked by all women. So, CHI hair straightener can be a good solution for those women who have curly or wavy hairs and also for those who have straight hairs and want to make them straighter.
Though there are other gifts ideas like a gift voucher for a full body massage or a day out at one of the trendy local health spas, a hot air balloon trip for two or a cruise on one of the more sumptuous crafts to renowned beach, making a Formula One driving experience or a tandem sky dive, fabulous hand-crafted artifacts or kitchen appliances that make her life easier - cappuccino coffee makers, food processors or even a bread maker, gifts of flowers and gift hampers that include French champagnes, wines, spirits, imported choccies and a whole lot of other exciting edibles but gift ideas like hair straightener will surely leave behind all these gift ideas. So this year give some thought on this gift idea and select any one of the CHI hair straightener and look at the face opposite to you turning bright and feel the excitement.
There are woman who are sophisticated and stylish who will be delighted to get a wacky surprise. There are also women falls under the group of active ladies and so anything that makes her routine chores easily manageable will surely delight her and make her Christmas Eve memorable. There are also women who love her home and pay attention to every little corner of her home and also save enough time to groom themselves and any kind of electrical appliances on this Christmas will just brighten their face. How stylish or down to earth a woman is but a hair straightener is sure to be welcome by every women. This time buy one CHI hair straightener that comes in much relax price as this is consider one of the best gift ideas for a woman.
Hair straightener excels every gift ideas for women as it helps to manage and straighten their hair in few minutes, giving a chic and stylish look. Every one woman likes to look unique in their own way and CHI hair straightener will help them to achieve that uniqueness within few minutes. Bad, unmanageable, curly and frizzy hair is disliked by all women. So, CHI hair straightener can be a good solution for those women who have curly or wavy hairs and also for those who have straight hairs and want to make them straighter.
Though there are other gifts ideas like a gift voucher for a full body massage or a day out at one of the trendy local health spas, a hot air balloon trip for two or a cruise on one of the more sumptuous crafts to renowned beach, making a Formula One driving experience or a tandem sky dive, fabulous hand-crafted artifacts or kitchen appliances that make her life easier - cappuccino coffee makers, food processors or even a bread maker, gifts of flowers and gift hampers that include French champagnes, wines, spirits, imported choccies and a whole lot of other exciting edibles but gift ideas like hair straightener will surely leave behind all these gift ideas. So this year give some thought on this gift idea and select any one of the CHI hair straightener and look at the face opposite to you turning bright and feel the excitement.
Why Plus Size Leotards Are Favored By Models And Customers?
Plus size lingerie models are given the chance to feel confident about themselves in every shot they make. This is because they have the opportunity to show the whole world that they deserve to be in the business where a lot of people think they do not belong. As they boost their self-confidence, they give the same feeling to patrons. Plus size leotards are favored by models and customers most of the time. This statement is rooted from several reasons which include the following thoughts.
Easy to wear. Plus size lingerie models, just like any other models should change every now and then for a single photo shoot. This is because companies usually require that a one-day take will complete the entire specifications they want for their catalogue. Plus size leotards are made with the most comfortable materials and are worn right away without thinking of having it tied up. With this, the time for changing the apparel is lessened in the ease and comfort of the wearer, model or customer alike.
Shape. Seldom will anyone see plus size leotards that do not enhance the curves of the body. They are oftentimes body hugging which amazingly conceals the bulges for both plus size lingerie models and patrons. With this, every wearer becomes more confident about herself without worrying about what others will say. The details of the body are projected well with the shape of any type of leotard whether long or short-sleeved or sleeveless.
Versatile. Plus size leotards are used in a variety of ways. Aside from plus size lingerie models wearing them during photo shoots, customers may pick them for a number of reasons. They are oftentimes used for dance activities and performances. They may also be used at home for exercising. They may be worn to the gym for fitness classes. They may also be used for swimming activities.
Color. Plus size leotards take different colors from the basic which are red, black and white to more complicated designs blending different styles and features together. With the colors, plus size lingerie models and clients get to choose which will blend their skin tone. Some patrons may even buy them in bulk so that there is a greater chance to have the item in the closet in a fashionable sense.
Form. Leotards are sometimes sleeveless, short-sleeved or long-sleeved. These different forms are bought depending on the different occasions that they will be seen. During summertime, it follows that customers will favor sleeveless leotards while for wintertime, long-sleeved ones can be tucked under a coat. One important product idea worn by models for the public is the unitard. This is an extension of the leotards with the tights already available.
Plus size leotards are convenient enough even for daily wear. Since plus size lingerie models go for this wonderful dancewear, customers will definitely take time out to include this in their shopping list. They are used to bring out the self-confidence in every individual who thinks they do not belong to the world. Leotards are very good investments for plus size women. They are made from durable and high-grade materials that will last for a long time.
Easy to wear. Plus size lingerie models, just like any other models should change every now and then for a single photo shoot. This is because companies usually require that a one-day take will complete the entire specifications they want for their catalogue. Plus size leotards are made with the most comfortable materials and are worn right away without thinking of having it tied up. With this, the time for changing the apparel is lessened in the ease and comfort of the wearer, model or customer alike.
Shape. Seldom will anyone see plus size leotards that do not enhance the curves of the body. They are oftentimes body hugging which amazingly conceals the bulges for both plus size lingerie models and patrons. With this, every wearer becomes more confident about herself without worrying about what others will say. The details of the body are projected well with the shape of any type of leotard whether long or short-sleeved or sleeveless.
Versatile. Plus size leotards are used in a variety of ways. Aside from plus size lingerie models wearing them during photo shoots, customers may pick them for a number of reasons. They are oftentimes used for dance activities and performances. They may also be used at home for exercising. They may be worn to the gym for fitness classes. They may also be used for swimming activities.
Color. Plus size leotards take different colors from the basic which are red, black and white to more complicated designs blending different styles and features together. With the colors, plus size lingerie models and clients get to choose which will blend their skin tone. Some patrons may even buy them in bulk so that there is a greater chance to have the item in the closet in a fashionable sense.
Form. Leotards are sometimes sleeveless, short-sleeved or long-sleeved. These different forms are bought depending on the different occasions that they will be seen. During summertime, it follows that customers will favor sleeveless leotards while for wintertime, long-sleeved ones can be tucked under a coat. One important product idea worn by models for the public is the unitard. This is an extension of the leotards with the tights already available.
Plus size leotards are convenient enough even for daily wear. Since plus size lingerie models go for this wonderful dancewear, customers will definitely take time out to include this in their shopping list. They are used to bring out the self-confidence in every individual who thinks they do not belong to the world. Leotards are very good investments for plus size women. They are made from durable and high-grade materials that will last for a long time.
Email Marketing Is Profitable List Building In The Internet!
Since the advent of the information technology, the Internet had been a valuable commodity to most people. Here, they find ways on how to earn more money even without having to spend more capital on building a business. Nowadays, many business people are realizing the importance of email marketing. Through emails, an online business can market their product directly through their customers. Generally, the main purpose of email marketing is to reach their target audience as quickly and as direct as possible. They need to reach their target market so as to promote their products and services that would benefit their customers.
However, some businesses use email marketing in order to maintain their contact and relationship with their customers. The reason why email marketing has grown in such unprecedented rate is based on the fact that people in the virtual community are always hungry for information. They subscribe to information that they are interested in. On the other hand, not all people are willing to subscribe to such information. They may be interested on your products once but may no longer be interested to buy again. Moreover, when you continue to send those emails that do not have their permissions; you can be accused of spamming.
Today, spamming is a serious offense especially in the world of information technology. Because the Internet is such a wild place, most authorities regard the privacy of each person as valuable and they continue to uphold this thinking even on the Internet. With this, the creation of opt in list had gained tremendous acceptance. For more detail go to: www.the-forum-list.com. Because of its viability and feasibility to most online businesses, a lot of people have realized how important opt in lists are in email marketing. Basically, opt in list refers to the list of email addresses of people who have agreed to subscribe to your mailing list. In this way, you can freely send emails that entail promotions, brochures, new product announcements, and every aspect of your marketing campaign.
When you build an opt in list, you do not only increase the probability of being successful in email marketing but also boost your sales and profits as well. This is because building an opt in list will give you the chance to stay in contact with your customers by getting their email address. In this manner, you can continue to promote your products and services in which they are interested in because they have opted to subscribe in your mailing list. Hence, whatever it is that you feed them, chances are, they will most likely respond positively. In reality, building an opt in list is actually letting the people realize the charisma and magic of email marketing. In this way, for more detail go to: www.freelist-pro.com spasm will be avoided, if not eliminated, and will not ruin the positive image of email marketing.
With spamming, email marketing becomes a disgraceful activity in the Internet. But with opt in list, online businesses can continue to boost their businesses through email marketing without having to worry about being accused of spamming. Whatever type of opt in list you would prefer, each has its own pros and cons when it comes to email marketing. But nevertheless, both are designed to give your online business the best solution possible in order to generate emails and permissions without having to get into trouble. Indeed, email marketing is such a profitable business in the Internet. But it would not be complete and will never succeed without the help of the opt-in lists. These two must always go hand-in-hand in order to be successful in the virtual world of Internet marketing.
However, some businesses use email marketing in order to maintain their contact and relationship with their customers. The reason why email marketing has grown in such unprecedented rate is based on the fact that people in the virtual community are always hungry for information. They subscribe to information that they are interested in. On the other hand, not all people are willing to subscribe to such information. They may be interested on your products once but may no longer be interested to buy again. Moreover, when you continue to send those emails that do not have their permissions; you can be accused of spamming.
Today, spamming is a serious offense especially in the world of information technology. Because the Internet is such a wild place, most authorities regard the privacy of each person as valuable and they continue to uphold this thinking even on the Internet. With this, the creation of opt in list had gained tremendous acceptance. For more detail go to: www.the-forum-list.com. Because of its viability and feasibility to most online businesses, a lot of people have realized how important opt in lists are in email marketing. Basically, opt in list refers to the list of email addresses of people who have agreed to subscribe to your mailing list. In this way, you can freely send emails that entail promotions, brochures, new product announcements, and every aspect of your marketing campaign.
When you build an opt in list, you do not only increase the probability of being successful in email marketing but also boost your sales and profits as well. This is because building an opt in list will give you the chance to stay in contact with your customers by getting their email address. In this manner, you can continue to promote your products and services in which they are interested in because they have opted to subscribe in your mailing list. Hence, whatever it is that you feed them, chances are, they will most likely respond positively. In reality, building an opt in list is actually letting the people realize the charisma and magic of email marketing. In this way, for more detail go to: www.freelist-pro.com spasm will be avoided, if not eliminated, and will not ruin the positive image of email marketing.
With spamming, email marketing becomes a disgraceful activity in the Internet. But with opt in list, online businesses can continue to boost their businesses through email marketing without having to worry about being accused of spamming. Whatever type of opt in list you would prefer, each has its own pros and cons when it comes to email marketing. But nevertheless, both are designed to give your online business the best solution possible in order to generate emails and permissions without having to get into trouble. Indeed, email marketing is such a profitable business in the Internet. But it would not be complete and will never succeed without the help of the opt-in lists. These two must always go hand-in-hand in order to be successful in the virtual world of Internet marketing.
Cash Advance- Hassle Free Way To Meet Funds Shortage
Urgent monetary requirements can spring up in your life at any point of time. To tackle such urgencies you can go for cash advance loans. Through these loans you can avail advance cash in no time. These loans are very popular amount the borrowers as it becomes easier for them to handle all sort of urgent cash requirements.
Through cash advance loans, the loan amount is provided in cash. Thus, the time required to provide loans to the borrowers is reduced. Least paperwork and formalities makes the approval procedure much faster and simple.
For the approval of these loans, the lender seeks the personal information of the borrower and employment details. To apply for these loans the borrower must be at least 18 years of age and should be a regular employee having at least £1500 salary per month.
These loans are approved for a period of 2 weeks to 4 weeks. The amount received is generally around £100 to £1500. No collateral is required for the approval of these loans and that results into higher interest rate. However, it is possible of find competitive interest rates if you perform a thorough research of the various deals offered by different lenders.
Cash Advance are advanced without performing any credit check by the lenders. Thus, borrowers with bad credit rating can easily qualify for these loans.
The best way to search for these loans is to go online. You can find number of online lenders who provide these loans advance at affordable rates. You can easily apply through online right from your PC no matter if you are at home or office. The online mode also makes the loan procedure faster and convenient for the borrowers.
Integrated with so many advantageous aspects, cash advance will be the right option for you to rely upon whenever you are in need of immediate cash.
Through cash advance loans, the loan amount is provided in cash. Thus, the time required to provide loans to the borrowers is reduced. Least paperwork and formalities makes the approval procedure much faster and simple.
For the approval of these loans, the lender seeks the personal information of the borrower and employment details. To apply for these loans the borrower must be at least 18 years of age and should be a regular employee having at least £1500 salary per month.
These loans are approved for a period of 2 weeks to 4 weeks. The amount received is generally around £100 to £1500. No collateral is required for the approval of these loans and that results into higher interest rate. However, it is possible of find competitive interest rates if you perform a thorough research of the various deals offered by different lenders.
Cash Advance are advanced without performing any credit check by the lenders. Thus, borrowers with bad credit rating can easily qualify for these loans.
The best way to search for these loans is to go online. You can find number of online lenders who provide these loans advance at affordable rates. You can easily apply through online right from your PC no matter if you are at home or office. The online mode also makes the loan procedure faster and convenient for the borrowers.
Integrated with so many advantageous aspects, cash advance will be the right option for you to rely upon whenever you are in need of immediate cash.
I Love Italian Wine and Food - The Lombardy Region
If you are looking for fine Italian wine and food, consider the Lombardy region of northern Italy. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you’ll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour.
Mountainous Lombardy is located in the north central zone of Italy on the Swiss border. It is one of the few regions of Italy without a seacoast. On the other hand Lombardy is known for its beautiful lakes. Lombardy owes its name to the Lombards, a Germanic people who ruled it and neighboring regions for two hundred years well over a thousand years ago. Other rulers included the Celts, the Romans, and the Franks. Its population is 9.4 million, the largest in Italy. In fact, about one of six Italian residents lives in Lombardy.
Lombardy is second to Emilia-Romagna in agricultural production. Among its many agricultural products are rice, wheat, corn, fruits, olives, cattle, pigs, and sheep. Natives still eat more risotto (a rice dish) and polenta (corn bread) than pasta.
The capital of Lombardy’s is Milan, Italy’s financial, fashion, and media center. With a population of 1.3 million, Milan is larger than seven regions of Italy.
Lombardy devotes about 66 thousand acres to grapevines, it ranks 11th among the 20 Italian regions. Its total annual wine production is about 44 million gallons, also giving it an 11th place. About 62% of the wine production is red or rosé, leaving 38% for white. The region produces 15 DOC wines and 3 DOCG wines, Franciacorta, a sparkling wine made in the traditional (Champagne) manner, and 2 red wines; Valtellina Superiore, reviewed below, and Sforzato di Valtellina. DOC stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata, which may be translated as Denomination of Controlled Origin. The G in DOCG stands for Garantita, but there is in fact no guarantee that such wines are truly superior. Over 47% of Lombardy’s wine carries the DOC or the DOCG designation. Lombardy is home to about four dozen major and secondary grape varieties, approximately three fifths red and two fifths white.
Widely grown international white grape varieties include Pinot Bianco, known as Pinot Blanc outside of Italy, Chardonnay, Trebbiano, and Malvasia. The best known Italian white varieties are Gargena, an Italian variety of Riesling, Renano Italico, and an Italian variety of Trebbiano, Trebbiano di Lugana.
Widely grown international red grape varieties include Pinot Noir. The best known strictly Italian red varieties are Barbera, Bonarda, Lambrusco, and a local Nebbiolo called Chiavennasca.
Before we reviewing the Lombardy wine and cheese that we were lucky enough to purchase at a local wine store and a local Italian food store, here are a few suggestions of what to eat with indigenous wines when touring this beautiful region.
Start with Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, Buckwheat Flour Ribbons with Wilted Cabbage, Potatoes, and Mountain Cheese.
For a second course try Ossobuco all Milanese, Braised Veal Shanks with Grenolata (Parsley, Garlic, and Lemon).
And for dessert, indulge in Budino di Pannetone, Pannetone Bread Pudding
OUR WINE REVIEW POLICY While we have communicated with well over a thousand Italian wine producers and merchants to help prepare these articles, our policy is clear. All wines that we taste and review are purchased at the full retail price.
Wine Reviewed
Triaccio ‘Sassela’ Valtellina Superiore 2002 13% alcohol about $16.50 DOCG
In his work Codice Atlantico, Leonardo da Vinci described Valtellina, the source of this wine as “A valley surrounded by tall and terrible mountains, it makes really powerful wines.” This area has made wine since the days of the Etruscans and the Ligurians, prior to the ancient Romans. It is the northernmost area for growing the Nebbiolo grape. The wine itself is one of the three DOCG wines in Lombardy.
The marketing materials stated that its nose is quite outspoken, with aromas including mushroom, dried cranberry, and paraffin. It is dry with good fruit, surrounded by supple tannins. This medium-bodied wine is recommended with hard cheeses or grilled game birds.
This wine was aged 18 months in large wooden casks and a further 6 months in steel tanks. The producer says it can be cellared for 8-10 years and suggests drinking it with pasta of all sorts, air-dried beef, and cheese.
I first tasted this wine with beef ribs. It was round but a bit intimidated by the spicy cumin and curry sauce. Paired with a slow cooked beef and potato stew it handled itself better. It was quite fruity and cut the meal’s grease. It almost tasted like a Beaujolais.
I tried it with two cheeses. Grana Padano is a classic Parmesan-type cheese made for a millennium in northern Italy including the Lombardy region. It is a cylindrical, cooked, semi-fat cheese which matures slowly. It has a grainy consistency and may be sliced or grated. The cheese’s taste is fragrant and delicate. The wine brought out the nutty aspect of the cheese, while intensifying its fruit. It paired well with Pecorino Toscana from Tuscany, two regions south of Lombardy.
Final verdict. I was a bit disappointed with this wine, DOCG is supposed to mean top of the line, and it was not.
Mountainous Lombardy is located in the north central zone of Italy on the Swiss border. It is one of the few regions of Italy without a seacoast. On the other hand Lombardy is known for its beautiful lakes. Lombardy owes its name to the Lombards, a Germanic people who ruled it and neighboring regions for two hundred years well over a thousand years ago. Other rulers included the Celts, the Romans, and the Franks. Its population is 9.4 million, the largest in Italy. In fact, about one of six Italian residents lives in Lombardy.
Lombardy is second to Emilia-Romagna in agricultural production. Among its many agricultural products are rice, wheat, corn, fruits, olives, cattle, pigs, and sheep. Natives still eat more risotto (a rice dish) and polenta (corn bread) than pasta.
The capital of Lombardy’s is Milan, Italy’s financial, fashion, and media center. With a population of 1.3 million, Milan is larger than seven regions of Italy.
Lombardy devotes about 66 thousand acres to grapevines, it ranks 11th among the 20 Italian regions. Its total annual wine production is about 44 million gallons, also giving it an 11th place. About 62% of the wine production is red or rosé, leaving 38% for white. The region produces 15 DOC wines and 3 DOCG wines, Franciacorta, a sparkling wine made in the traditional (Champagne) manner, and 2 red wines; Valtellina Superiore, reviewed below, and Sforzato di Valtellina. DOC stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata, which may be translated as Denomination of Controlled Origin. The G in DOCG stands for Garantita, but there is in fact no guarantee that such wines are truly superior. Over 47% of Lombardy’s wine carries the DOC or the DOCG designation. Lombardy is home to about four dozen major and secondary grape varieties, approximately three fifths red and two fifths white.
Widely grown international white grape varieties include Pinot Bianco, known as Pinot Blanc outside of Italy, Chardonnay, Trebbiano, and Malvasia. The best known Italian white varieties are Gargena, an Italian variety of Riesling, Renano Italico, and an Italian variety of Trebbiano, Trebbiano di Lugana.
Widely grown international red grape varieties include Pinot Noir. The best known strictly Italian red varieties are Barbera, Bonarda, Lambrusco, and a local Nebbiolo called Chiavennasca.
Before we reviewing the Lombardy wine and cheese that we were lucky enough to purchase at a local wine store and a local Italian food store, here are a few suggestions of what to eat with indigenous wines when touring this beautiful region.
Start with Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, Buckwheat Flour Ribbons with Wilted Cabbage, Potatoes, and Mountain Cheese.
For a second course try Ossobuco all Milanese, Braised Veal Shanks with Grenolata (Parsley, Garlic, and Lemon).
And for dessert, indulge in Budino di Pannetone, Pannetone Bread Pudding
OUR WINE REVIEW POLICY While we have communicated with well over a thousand Italian wine producers and merchants to help prepare these articles, our policy is clear. All wines that we taste and review are purchased at the full retail price.
Wine Reviewed
Triaccio ‘Sassela’ Valtellina Superiore 2002 13% alcohol about $16.50 DOCG
In his work Codice Atlantico, Leonardo da Vinci described Valtellina, the source of this wine as “A valley surrounded by tall and terrible mountains, it makes really powerful wines.” This area has made wine since the days of the Etruscans and the Ligurians, prior to the ancient Romans. It is the northernmost area for growing the Nebbiolo grape. The wine itself is one of the three DOCG wines in Lombardy.
The marketing materials stated that its nose is quite outspoken, with aromas including mushroom, dried cranberry, and paraffin. It is dry with good fruit, surrounded by supple tannins. This medium-bodied wine is recommended with hard cheeses or grilled game birds.
This wine was aged 18 months in large wooden casks and a further 6 months in steel tanks. The producer says it can be cellared for 8-10 years and suggests drinking it with pasta of all sorts, air-dried beef, and cheese.
I first tasted this wine with beef ribs. It was round but a bit intimidated by the spicy cumin and curry sauce. Paired with a slow cooked beef and potato stew it handled itself better. It was quite fruity and cut the meal’s grease. It almost tasted like a Beaujolais.
I tried it with two cheeses. Grana Padano is a classic Parmesan-type cheese made for a millennium in northern Italy including the Lombardy region. It is a cylindrical, cooked, semi-fat cheese which matures slowly. It has a grainy consistency and may be sliced or grated. The cheese’s taste is fragrant and delicate. The wine brought out the nutty aspect of the cheese, while intensifying its fruit. It paired well with Pecorino Toscana from Tuscany, two regions south of Lombardy.
Final verdict. I was a bit disappointed with this wine, DOCG is supposed to mean top of the line, and it was not.
French Wine Can Cost Over 1000 Per Bottle
Wine is undoubtedly one of the great national treasures of France, which over the years has become an integral part of French culture and is rooted in history with around half a million vineyards.
Although you can find many great value wines and numerous different varieties to choose from whatever your palette, there are also some of the most expensive wines in the world that are produced in France, and the vast majority of people will never be able to experience in their lifetime.
In fact, a vintage Romanee Conti red wine produced from the pinot noir grape in Burgundy can cost anything upwards of 1,000 for just one bottle. And a rare vintage case of 12 sold at trucks & SUVs">cars, trucks & SUVs">auction in London for a staggering 58,500 making this the most expensive case of wine sold at auction up until the year 2007.
Both Bordeaux and Burgundy have always contested that they produce the best wines and in their own ways the are probably both correct, and yet apart from the Champagne region, famous for the sparkling wine of the same name, Bordeaux wines are far more widely known than those from Burgundy.
No matter what region in France you go on holiday to, you will be able to sample a wide variety of different wines and it is a good idea to get to know your preferences before trying different ones. Whether you prefer a red wine or a white wine, sweet or dry, still or sparkling the choice is immense.
Going to a wine tasting session can be great fun trying out different varieties, yet for some it can also be a little daunting, especially if it is not on an arranged tour of which there are plenty to choose from. However, there are some general pointers that will get you through.
When wine tasting, you should always start off with the lightest wines such as sparkling wines and work through to full bodied whites, then through the reds from the light to the full bodied and end on dessert wines. This will help to keep your taste buds more sensitive so you can better appreciate each wine and in some places they even supply water in between so as to get the full flavour and texture of each wine you are tasting.
You should swill the wine round in the glass a couple of times, which will help aerate it and provide you with the full aroma. Plus it is customary to spit out most wine, rather than swallow it, although you can swallow a small amount on occasions to experience what it is like after it has gone down.
The Loire Valley is a massive wine producing region that produces a variety of wine such as Muscadet, Cabernet Franc, Gamay reds and even reasonably priced Sauvignon Blancs. And with the beautiful chateaux plus the tranquil winding river it makes the Loire region one of the most visited areas in France for experiencing wines and fine French food to accompany them with the stunning backdrops so synonymous with this region.
Yet for hundreds of years Bordeaux has had a long and internationally famous history of high quality wines and is also a very popular place to go, although you can still pick up a good value Bordeaux wine if you travel to the outskirts of the region.
And yes, who could not think about champagne, which is so tightly controlled for what can be classed as a true champagne, you will get to appreciate why some varieties are so expensive and are only produced in this region for consumption throughout the world. However, there are some vineyards that will charge far less for a bottle of their champagne with the same finesse, compared to that of the famous brands we have all come to know.
The Languedoc region in France is one of the biggest wine producing regions and to put this into perspective, it has over two times more land planted to vines than the whole of Australia! Even though in the past, they concentrated more on quantity rather than quality, this is changing where you can pick up a reasonably priced wine that can match up to some at double or even triple the cost.
But France is a country that has such a different range of wines from the many wine regions and each one will provide a taste, aroma and body like no other and some regions themselves offer such a diverse range it can be quite mind boggling, yet a fascinating experience.
Obviously, white wine has long been associated with fish and chicken, whereas red wine is normally paired with red meats and game. Yet when you are in France experiencing the fantastic culinary delights of the regions speciality French food, take the time to choose a wine that will enhance the experience or ask for advice and enjoy.
Although you can find many great value wines and numerous different varieties to choose from whatever your palette, there are also some of the most expensive wines in the world that are produced in France, and the vast majority of people will never be able to experience in their lifetime.
In fact, a vintage Romanee Conti red wine produced from the pinot noir grape in Burgundy can cost anything upwards of 1,000 for just one bottle. And a rare vintage case of 12 sold at trucks & SUVs">cars, trucks & SUVs">auction in London for a staggering 58,500 making this the most expensive case of wine sold at auction up until the year 2007.
Both Bordeaux and Burgundy have always contested that they produce the best wines and in their own ways the are probably both correct, and yet apart from the Champagne region, famous for the sparkling wine of the same name, Bordeaux wines are far more widely known than those from Burgundy.
No matter what region in France you go on holiday to, you will be able to sample a wide variety of different wines and it is a good idea to get to know your preferences before trying different ones. Whether you prefer a red wine or a white wine, sweet or dry, still or sparkling the choice is immense.
Going to a wine tasting session can be great fun trying out different varieties, yet for some it can also be a little daunting, especially if it is not on an arranged tour of which there are plenty to choose from. However, there are some general pointers that will get you through.
When wine tasting, you should always start off with the lightest wines such as sparkling wines and work through to full bodied whites, then through the reds from the light to the full bodied and end on dessert wines. This will help to keep your taste buds more sensitive so you can better appreciate each wine and in some places they even supply water in between so as to get the full flavour and texture of each wine you are tasting.
You should swill the wine round in the glass a couple of times, which will help aerate it and provide you with the full aroma. Plus it is customary to spit out most wine, rather than swallow it, although you can swallow a small amount on occasions to experience what it is like after it has gone down.
The Loire Valley is a massive wine producing region that produces a variety of wine such as Muscadet, Cabernet Franc, Gamay reds and even reasonably priced Sauvignon Blancs. And with the beautiful chateaux plus the tranquil winding river it makes the Loire region one of the most visited areas in France for experiencing wines and fine French food to accompany them with the stunning backdrops so synonymous with this region.
Yet for hundreds of years Bordeaux has had a long and internationally famous history of high quality wines and is also a very popular place to go, although you can still pick up a good value Bordeaux wine if you travel to the outskirts of the region.
And yes, who could not think about champagne, which is so tightly controlled for what can be classed as a true champagne, you will get to appreciate why some varieties are so expensive and are only produced in this region for consumption throughout the world. However, there are some vineyards that will charge far less for a bottle of their champagne with the same finesse, compared to that of the famous brands we have all come to know.
The Languedoc region in France is one of the biggest wine producing regions and to put this into perspective, it has over two times more land planted to vines than the whole of Australia! Even though in the past, they concentrated more on quantity rather than quality, this is changing where you can pick up a reasonably priced wine that can match up to some at double or even triple the cost.
But France is a country that has such a different range of wines from the many wine regions and each one will provide a taste, aroma and body like no other and some regions themselves offer such a diverse range it can be quite mind boggling, yet a fascinating experience.
Obviously, white wine has long been associated with fish and chicken, whereas red wine is normally paired with red meats and game. Yet when you are in France experiencing the fantastic culinary delights of the regions speciality French food, take the time to choose a wine that will enhance the experience or ask for advice and enjoy.
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