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May 27, 2009

Own it! Natural Wigs Foster Spirit

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Obtaining Good Content

Every piece of advice at the moment about improving search engine position especially Google suggests that web sites should be updated regularly with good quality content. The phrase ‘Content is King’ is seen in most articles on the subject now. So what is good content and how do you go about getting it?

You can purchase it, by hiring a copywriter. However to do this on a regular basis will turn out to be quite expensive. So are there cheaper options? At no cost you can visit the article distributors sites and search them for content on your chosen topic. If you are in quite a specialist field you could find that this method does not turn up any useful articles. Whether this works or not and how well it works depends entirely on the topic of your site. You may be fortunate and find a wealth of free reprint articles which are directly related to your site. You may as I have often done in the past struggle to find anything relevant.

If you do find a directory with a useful library of articles then you can incorporate these into your web site via an RSS feed. This way every time a relevant article is published it will immediately appear and update your own site. This takes all the hassle out of the process.

It is my own experience that articles are hard to come by which are truly relevant to my own websites. So what is the alternative in this situation?

Nobody, except others in your particular area have the understanding and in depth knowledge of the subject of your site as you have yourself. You are the expert in your chosen field. So use that knowledge to good effect and produce your own content. You should be quite capable of writing informative paragraphs to update pages in your site. Search engines we are told are ‘greedy’ for content so why not ‘kill two birds with one stone’ and write informative articles on your topic and publish them with the article distributors as well as on your own web site?

Writing one article a week will update your own site and possibly bring in 5 or 10 inbound links. So not only do you keep your site updated with good content but you are attracting quite a lot of inbound links. Consequently you are keeping the search engines very happy and improving your position all the time with content that you know is good and relevant to your site. The best part of all of this is that it costs nothing except perhaps an hour of your time each week.

VoIP – Voice over Internet Protocol

Voice over internet protocol or VoIP is beginning to come into it’s own. The promise of cost savings over traditional phone lines is driving this technology into the mainstream. Leveraging your existing broadband connection to save on your monthly phone expense at first glance makes sense. Let’s take a closer look.

First off, can your existing broadband throughput handle the additional strain of digital voice transfer? You can use your favorite search engine (google, msn, yahoo, etc.) and search for ‘VoIP broadband test’ to get a general idea of the speed of your connection. This is only the first consideration.

How is your existing broadband access coming into your home? If you’re using DSL then using VoIP for your ‘primary’ phone line may not be an option. DSL availability without existing phone service is not generally available. You should check with your local phone company before canceling service. You just might end up with no phone service, VoIP or traditional. Check first.

If you’re using cable internet access and your connection speed test looks good, find a VoIP provider that allows for a trial period. You may find a good provider that offers up to 30 days for you to cancel if you are not satisfied with voice quality or service.

A VoIP converter and a router will be required to setup your VoIP service. Your modem would plug into your router. Next your converter plugs into your router and your phone base plugs into your converter. Most normal phones should work fine. There isn’t any ’special’ phone required to use this type of service. The entire process is pretty painless, but if you should run into any issue, your provider should be ready to help.

If you’re looking to leverage your existing broadband internet access to save money on your monthly phone expense, VoIP can be a great option. Just remember to check your connection, check with your local phone provider (for DSL users) and find a provider that offers a money back trial period. This can be a great way to save money, but don’t be pressured before you know the facts. Even if it doesn’t work out for you now, keep your eye on this technology.

The FCC is already involved in the apparent conflict between VoIP service providers and DSL access. E911 service (Enhanced 911 service) is already being mandated and additional steps will be made to bring this technology further into the mainstream. Make no mistake about this technology. It has arrived and is here to stay.

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May 24, 2009

Mind Therapies Can Benefit Loads of Conditions for Superb Results

Periodically people think that they can frequently work out their very own big problems with some super advice from a friend. I have to admit, all that may sometimes work and you will often feel better. Conversely, there are some big problems like anorexia that require professional help from a psychologist. Change your attitude with Hypnotherapy in London from Easily Achieve.

A therapist has been trained to benefit you easily work through your problems either using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, hypnotherapy or a talking therapy. One of the most attractive therapists on tv right now is Richard Bandler. He has been popular in Great Britain for a number of years, he has around 7 books out and they are constantly in the top 10 best sellers list in Amazon.

The most awesome therapy known to man is NLP, it was started back in 1980 and is known as the quick intervention therapy. The techniques have been made world famous by Richard Bandler. The understanding of the mind therapy is that the human brain comes in two sections, the unconscious and conscious. The subconscious mind is similar to a sponge and it might well soak up suggestions fairly easily for magnificent results. NLP takes quick intervention and can sometimes use hypnosis to gain access to your unconscious brain for a behavioural change to occur. The super thing about this city is it has the best Tarot Readings from Anne Jirsch.

May 22, 2009

7 Marketing Methods for Real Estate Coaches

Article Title: 7 Marketing Methods for Real Estate Coaches

Author Name: Joanne Victoria

Contact E-mail Address: mailto:joanne@joannevictoria.com

Word Count: 776, including signature block

Category: Coaching/Business Development

Copyright Date: Updated 2005 ~~~

Thank you for publishing this article in its entirety including the resource box. Please notify me of publication by sending either a website link or a copy of your ezine upon publication to: mailto:joanne@joannevictoria.com . ~~~~

7 Marketing Methods for Real Estate Coaches

You shower, shampoo, dress your best, check to see if you have plenty of business cards, drive about an hour, introduce yourself by saying “Hi, I’m Mary and I’m a coach” and the other person says, “Hi, I’m Jack and I’m a coach, too!”. You meet more coaches than you knew existed. How do you get business when you are surrounded by what may be perceived as your competition?

Here’s a great strategy to create fantastic outcomes.

Time is precious and you can’t get it back, so it needs to be used wisely. For those of you who have limited time or don’t have much of a desire to network, but you know you have to, try Target Networking® for Real Estate coaches. As you target your work market for clients, you can target or focus your networking market using the same skills.

As an example, what if your target industry is real estate? Your target markets could include the bank, mortgage, real estate and insurance companies. Your target audience then becomes banking executives and mortgage brokers, real estate brokers and real estate and insurance sales people.

What do next? Follow these 7 methods to Target Networking® success for your Real Estate Coaching career.

1. Research these audiences in your area, determine their association meeting places, and invite yourself as a guest. Remember, the smaller the niche, the bigger the reward. If you go deep within your industry, you become the expert in your field and the possibilities are endless.

2. If part of your marketing plan is speaking presentations, you could also get yourself a free booking at any of these organizations with your target audiences. Yes, I said free.

If you are willing to spend your time milling about an obscure cocktail party venue with unknown quantities, you could easily put together a 30-minute presentation in front of your entire market. You will create new relationships, save time and make more money.

3. Here’s the drill. Grab your yellow pad and let’s get going!

A. Use one page at a time and place the sample industry, Real Estate, in the center.

B. Without conscious thought, jot down anything that comes to mind in relationship to Coaching in the Real Estate industry. You can help these people in many ways.

C. Your final document, or at least one of them, should look like a sunburst, with your industry, the sun, and your market, the rays.

D. You could extend this piece even further by adding another dimension, your audience. The sun is the industry, with lines as the sun’s rays representing your market and lines off these representing your audiences.

4. Check your local business newspapers for anything close to what you have chosen. Refer to the yellow pages if you’re not familiar with these publications or associations.

5. When you get a copy of these business newspapers, check their calendars for meetings in your industry or market.

6. Visit your local Chambers of Commerce, check the membership list and get brochures of businesses in your target industry, target market and target audience.

7. Go to the reference section of your business library and review the Major State, Regional and National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States.

The Association books have subjects by index, so if you did this today and went to “Real Estate, National”, you would discover a minimum of 60 associations! This does not even include State & Regional.

So, pick up that phone, start dialing and enjoy Target Networking® for Real Estate Coaches. With this exercise, you will have a major part of your year’s marketing and networking successfully managed.

You will be the only Real Estate Coach in the room, get the clients that are truly in your target market and make that drive and all your efforts worthwhile. ~~~

Joanne Victoria, 25-year Vision and Business Coach works with entrepreneurs and solo professionals to build successful lives and businesses by helping them tell their truth. Author of 3 Books including: Lighting Your Path! How To Create the Life You Want and Vision With a Capital V – Create the Business of Your Dreams. Joanne offers FREE help through her 2 monthly ezines, Lighting Your Path! -Discover Your Inner Truth at: mailto:JoanneVictoria-subscribe@topica.com and Create the Business of your Dreams at: mailto:CreateYourBusiness-subscribe@topica.com ~~~

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Email her at: mailto:Joanne@joannevictoria.com Orders: 888-503-2665 – Phone: 415-491-1344 ~~~~

May 21, 2009

Select the Best Fabric for Your Tablecloth

For most people who have a home, one of the most important aspects of that home is the manner in which it is decorated. People want décor to be a reflection of whom they are and what they like. One great way to express yourself is by using table linens such as tablecloths, napkins, placemats, table runners, table skirts and chair coverings. When it comes to your kitchen and/or dining room you’ll want to pick out a color and pattern of table linen that complements the design of the room. Nonetheless, just as significant and frequently not thought of, is the fabric of the linen. The table linens you use and the fabrics you select will determine the feeling in your home.

An eat-in kitchen. When using a tablecloth in an eat-in kitchen or casual dining room, pick a durable fabric such as 100% woven polyester. Offered in a variety of colors, you are certain to find a tablecloth to complement any décor. Need to spice up your kitchen? Theme printed tablecloths are a great option to solid colors. Think about a theme print such as Apples & Cheese, Bistro, Arabesque or Monet. Made from a poly/cotton fabric blend, these printed tablecloths are machine washable and dryer safe. Yet another choice is a tablecloth produced from laminated cloth. Laminated fabric can be found in a variety of colors and theme prints. Choose from Sandbox, Simplicity or Waterfall. Better yet,, you will not need to machine wash a laminated fabric following every use, it can simply be wiped clean. Altering the appearance of your kitchen can be as simple as changing the tablecloth on your table.

The formal dining room. A tablecloth made from a damask fabric, satin or lace is a good option for a formal dining room. To complement this, a homeowner may prepare the table with 100% spun polyester napkins or placemats. Convey an even more formal tone by using chair covers made from the same 100% spun polyester and add a bow produced from the fabric of the tablecloth.A dining room really can be the showplace of your home when you take the time to decorate the table.

Regardless of how simple or formal your dining will be, you require a tablecloth that is going to last for years. Due to the fact that tablecloths are available in such a wide assortment of fabrics, you are certain to have fun finding the best tablecloth for your home.

The “Kid” and “Pikin”

This is about “Kid” Akeem Anifowoshe ( 23-W’s, 1-L 18 ko’s) and Robert “Pikin” Quiroga ((20 -W’s 2- L’s, 11 – ko’s ), two fighters who gave their their all on June 15, 1991. They battled for 12 ferocious rounds for the IBF Super Flyweight Title in an ebb and flow savagery that not only was named the “Ring Magazine” Fight of the Year for 1991 but one of the best fights ever in the super flyweight division. The 12 brutal rounds landed both fighters in the hospital. This fight was as close to the edge as one can get. They fought to a bloody standstill with Quiroga getting the close “hometown” decision in the eyes of ring side observers. Indeed, some say Quiroga did not really beat Akeem, a much taller and more skilled fighter, but Quiroga imposed his will on the Kid using a straight-ahead style and vicious left hooks to counter the Kid’s slick boxing skills and superior height. Both had great chins. While extremely close, I thought the Kid had won, but just barley. I also thought he had paid too much of a price is so doing.

But this was far more than simply a great fight. Kid Akeem collapsed in the ring shortly after the end of the fight with asevere blood clot that developed in his brain during the fight. As they carried him out of the arena on a stretcher, a number of Quiroga fans, reflecting the darker side of the sport, chanted: “D.O.A… D.O.A”,…….Dead On Arrival. They almost got their wish, but the Kid survived and was even visited in the hospital by the very decent “Pikin” who brought a vase of flowers. The Kid checked out of Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio and returned to his home in Las Vegas, but he left against the advice of his doctor and appeared tired and had to be helped from his hospital bed to a wheelchair. His surgeon, Dr. Gerardo Zavala, was upset over his “premature” departure. “I wanted him to stay at least until they found a doctor in Las Vegas,” he said. The doctor said Anifowoshe still had some brain swelling and needed more tests in the next two weeks “to allow us to tell how the brain is working or if there is some tissue scarring that could cause problems in the future.”

Unfortunately, this epic battle did end Kid Akeem’s title dreams……..and his promising career as a super flyweight just as he was reaching the peak of his potential………………..one that recalled memories of Nigerian warriors Hogan Bassey and Dick Tiger. One can only speculate as to how great “Kid” Akeem Anfowoshe could have been. He never fought again, was later deported to Nigeria apparently for drug offences and died just three and a half years later in his home country after collapsing in a shower. There are conflicting reports as to the exact cause of his death though complications from injuries suffered in the Quieroga fight seem likely to have contributed to it. There are other, darker rumors surrounding his death, but since I could not corroborate them, I would just as soon not mention them. They simply diminish the memory I had of watching this proud black warrior from the Lagos ghetto of Mushin, Nigeria, Africa present an almost royal presence in the ring; I was fortunate enough to see him fight on more than one ocassion in Las Vegas. Quiroga, as well, was never the same after that fight.

“Pikin”(which means little hot pepper) Quiroga, of San Antonio, Texas began his professional career in 1987 at the age of 17, and would go undefeated in his first 20 bouts. He captured the world title on April 21, 1990 by decisioning Juan Polo-Perez in England, and went on to successfully defend it five times before losing it Julio Cesar Borboa in 1993. After losing his title, he sat out of the ring for almost two years before returning and dropping an eight round decision to Ancee Gedeon, but he will always be remembered for his fight against Kid Akeem Anifowoshe in 1991 at HemisFair Arena. He also was one of the few (like Marciano, Lewis and Hagler) who knew when to walk away, and at that point decided enough was enough. He retired at age 25, an age when most fighters are just reaching their peak, and remarkably kept his word and never fought again. But he was clearly never the same after the Anifowoshe fight.

He found satisfaction in his post-fight career first by counseling troubled youths, bringing an authenticity to the job because of his own early brushes with the law, albeit for minor offenses. “He was great,” said Dr. Antonio Ramirez, Quiroga’s supervisor for two of the 10 years Quiroga worked for the Center for Health Care Services. “Everybody talks about the boxing, but he did a great job with the kids from his neighborhood.” Amazingly, Ramirez said Quiroga was so humble that it took months working together before he found out Quiroga had been a World boxing champion. “I was so impressed because he could have been bragging,” Because of the low pay in the public health field and with a 2-year-old daughter to go along with an 18-year-old from a previous marriage, Quiroga took advantage of an offer to sell cars for auto baron B.J. “Red” McCombs. He excelled there as well, becoming a top seller with his infectious personality that allowed him to befriend everybody from doctors and lawyers, to insurance agents and bikers as friends,” said Felix Medrano. “Blue collar, white collar, upper class or lower class, it didn’t matter to him.”

Pikin simply had a wonderful and charismatic personality and was a great fan favorite, particulalrly in San Antonio (he was that city’s first World Champion). Not unkike many other fearless fighters, he was so very friendly and humble and would always have time for the fans. In the ring, however, he was the quintessential Mexican warrior. Sadly, his legacy also would be marred by a premature death.

On August 17 2004 , Robert “Pikin” Quiroga was ambushed and stabbed multiple times in his hometown. After police responded to the scene, Quiroga passed away on the way to the hospital. He was 34. A passer-by on terstate 10 flagged down an officer who found Quiroga lying next to his car. A short time later, Ricky “Scarface” Merla, a former member of the Bandido’s motorcycle club, was arrested by police in connection with Quiroga’s death. Then, in August 2005 and after a quick round of negotiations, it was agreed that Merla woulkd serve a prison sentence of 40 years. Parole would be possible after 20 years, when Merla would be nearly 60.

So there you have it. The sad tale of two brave men. On a hot summer night in 1991, they both went close to the edge and that is the legacy I attribute to them. Two warriors who chose to do it thier way. They let it all hang out. One made it; the other did not. Tragedy would later take them both, but hopefully they are together again.