The Beginners Guide To Buying A Generator

Buying a generator for many is not an everyday activity. Therefore those responsible for the task of acquiring a generator may not know where to start. Choosing the right kind of generator for a specific situation is important. Not including that if it should be purchased or rented. Each of these questions must be answered and there's no simple answer. Whether its for the home, office or testing, this again will have different needs.

So, lets view the different options that exist and the different variables involved in buying a generator. At the beginning its important to become informed and educated on the issue and industry surrounding generators. Power generators operate using watts, but before getting grips with wattage, its important to develop an understanding of watts, amps and voltage. And how they are all related and interact with each other.

Its also vital to measure and calculate the required wattage. For example if the generator is destined for use within the home as a back-up power source then it should be simple to find an online power calculator. This will determine the size of the generator required. Appliances that will be included within the power calculator are TV's, Laptops, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave and every other appliance that will require power. Remember to take into account the running watts and surge watts for each device. Surge watts are the power used by appliances during start-up.

The second stage once the required wattage has been calculated is to decide on a portable generator or standby generator. This may come down to space, cost and the intended length of time the generator is required. This will be independent on each individual requirements. Also, the type of generator required may come down to the required wattage that is needed to provide back-up for the required appliances. Larger buildings and office spaces most always require standby generators to help supply a larger demand.

Portable generators are more flexible than their standby counterparts and can be used for emergency power for varied uses because of its transportability. Standby generators will require permanent installation and wired directly into the electrical system. This will work in the event of a power failure and can provide instant back-up. Unlike portable generators that run of petrol, standby generators often operate using natural gases.

Don't forget that a transfer switch is a necessity when operating any kind of generator. A transfer switch is used to switch off all power from the generator to your home. There are a vast range of manual and automatic switches. It is recommended speaking to a specialist before carrying out any work regarding the installation and to learn more on its use. Also, another aspect of buying a generator is that there will be noise. This aspect is often overlooked and as such there are many generators that include features built-in or can be purchased an accessory to help reduce the noise, during operation. Again this will fall down to individual requirements.

The final stage is installation. Don't forget that trained professional should always be sought to ensure the correct safety precautions are undertaken and followed. For standby generators this is a must because of the requirement for it to be wired into the electrical system. Portable generators are must more safe to use but reading the user manual and following the correct safety procedures are always recommended.

When a short-term power requirement is needed, it may be a better to consider a standby or portable generator hire. Which should be provided with installation. Another aspect that should be considered before making a purchase.

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Your Car Stereo's System - 5 Tips to Professional Results

You have chosen your new car stereo and now it is time to install. The final result will depend on the quality of the installation. It won't matter how expensive your car stereos system is if you do not install it correctly. Your speaker sound will depend on the amplifier and the type of enclosure. Your amplifier will depend on the current, and the current will depend on the alternator and the wiring. Mistakes will leave you with disappointing results. Here are a few tips that will make the installation of your car stereos system a success:

The first thing you should do is determine the location of the speakers. Speaker location is the key to quality sound. The distance between the left and right speakers and the distance between the left and right ears is not always the same. Try to make the difference between the left and right speakers as little as possible. You may have better luck if you place the speakers on the floor, but you do run the risk of the sound seemingly coming from below. The location of your speakers is imperative to the sound quality you get from your car stereo. When installing your car stereos system, place the speakers temporarily in various locations to find the perfect sound before you install them permanently.

After you have determined the perfect location for your speakers, you must use Dynamat or other similar materials to stop vibration. This is to prevent the metal panels from becoming part of your sound system. How you connect your cables and the location of the cables is essential to achieving a top quality sound from your car stereos system. Some install huge amplifiers in an attempt to get the best sound from their speaker. The fact is you do not need to over do it on the amplifier; you simply need good quality cables to connect it.

Now you can begin the installation of the amplifiers and head unit. You can choose to use the factory wires or you may want to give the head unit a separate circuit. If your car stereo has excellent quality factory audio you should have no need for an additional circuit. Use good quality cables and do not cut costs on clamps and distribution blocks. This is the time to install filters as well.

Building a speaker enclosure is the next step. There is no set rule on which type of enclosure will work best with your car stereos system. You should determine which type of enclosure will give you the sound you desire. Different sizes and shapes of enclosures will produce different sounds. The best type of enclosure is an individual choice. You should experiment with various shapes and sizes until you find the sound quality you are looking for.

After your speakers are installed to your satisfaction, be sure to upholster your door panels with colors that match your car interior. Installing your car stereos system is a highly personal experience. Experiment with various locations and connections until you find the sound quality you are looking for.

George Steiner

www.1-caraudio.com [http://www.1-caraudio.com]

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Your Car Stereo's System - 5 Tips to Professional Results

You have chosen your new car stereo and now it is time to install. The final result will depend on the quality of the installation. It won't matter how expensive your car stereos system is if you do not install it correctly. Your speaker sound will depend on the amplifier and the type of enclosure. Your amplifier will depend on the current, and the current will depend on the alternator and the wiring. Mistakes will leave you with disappointing results. Here are a few tips that will make the installation of your car stereos system a success:

The first thing you should do is determine the location of the speakers. Speaker location is the key to quality sound. The distance between the left and right speakers and the distance between the left and right ears is not always the same. Try to make the difference between the left and right speakers as little as possible. You may have better luck if you place the speakers on the floor, but you do run the risk of the sound seemingly coming from below. The location of your speakers is imperative to the sound quality you get from your car stereo. When installing your car stereos system, place the speakers temporarily in various locations to find the perfect sound before you install them permanently.

After you have determined the perfect location for your speakers, you must use Dynamat or other similar materials to stop vibration. This is to prevent the metal panels from becoming part of your sound system. How you connect your cables and the location of the cables is essential to achieving a top quality sound from your car stereos system. Some install huge amplifiers in an attempt to get the best sound from their speaker. The fact is you do not need to over do it on the amplifier; you simply need good quality cables to connect it.

Now you can begin the installation of the amplifiers and head unit. You can choose to use the factory wires or you may want to give the head unit a separate circuit. If your car stereo has excellent quality factory audio you should have no need for an additional circuit. Use good quality cables and do not cut costs on clamps and distribution blocks. This is the time to install filters as well.

Building a speaker enclosure is the next step. There is no set rule on which type of enclosure will work best with your car stereos system. You should determine which type of enclosure will give you the sound you desire. Different sizes and shapes of enclosures will produce different sounds. The best type of enclosure is an individual choice. You should experiment with various shapes and sizes until you find the sound quality you are looking for.

After your speakers are installed to your satisfaction, be sure to upholster your door panels with colors that match your car interior. Installing your car stereos system is a highly personal experience. Experiment with various locations and connections until you find the sound quality you are looking for.

George Steiner

www.1-caraudio.com [http://www.1-caraudio.com]

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Latex Paint

Latex paint is one of the most common paints used in households today. In fact, over 80% of home paint is latex or latex-based paint. Latex paints and primers are a type of acrylic paint, which is water-based. Read on to learn more about latex paint and why it's an ideal match for your home.

The Name

With a name that includes "latex", you might expect the product itself to contain latex, a natural form of rubber. Fortunately, that is no longer the case. Before the 1950s, acrylic paints like latex did have rubber products in them, but available rubber all but dried up during World War II. Including expensive rubber in paint would have made it prohibitively expensive, but the name stayed.

Water-Based Paint

Because latex is water based, not rubber based, it ends up having all kinds of benefits for anyone using it. It is lower in fumes than more traditional oil based paints, it is significantly easier to clean off of equipment and yourself, and it has none of the dangerous flammability of oil paint so excess can be stored by homeowners if desired for touchups.

Benefits

Latex paint is one of the most durable forms of paint available on the market. Homeowners with latex covered walls needn't worry about occasional messes happening on their walls because latex's durability allows for easy cleaning. It also comes in a very wide range of colors and finishes, allowing for increased design flexibility. In fact, latex paint can provide a sheen and color depth comparable to that of oils, yet unlike oil, it is much easier to blend into existing coverage should touch up be needed. It dries quickly and does not leave a lingering odor in an initially well-ventilated space.

Hire a Professional Crew

For the best possible use of latex paint in your home, it's far better to leave it to the experts than to try to do it yourself. Professional painting services understand the subtle differences between the various paint varieties and finishes available on the market today, and they can help you to make the right paint decision for your home and its décor. Because they are the best at painting, professional painters can also have your project done both quickly and beautifully, a far cry from the entire weekend you'd spend were you to attempt your painting project yourself. Get your latex painting project started by calling a professional painting crew today!

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What is a Business Opportunity?

People throw the term business opportunity around pretty loosely these days. Before the internet took off, a business opportunity was a franchise like McDonalds or Wendys. Or maybe a vending machine route or insurance sales position in your local area.

Mainly what people considered business opportunities was that you had to be an entrepreneur with investment capital to take advantage of an opportunity. So a business opportunity was something only someone with money to invest could take advantage of. You had to have money to make money.

Nowadays, people by the thousands make money on eBay and through millions of websites selling everything from wigs, to toys, to cars, houses, and electronics. A business opportunity exists for every man woman and child on the planet who has the drive to learn how the internet works and just how many different ways there are to make money.

Some business opportunities on the net require an investment of thousands of dollars. Others require only that you have a website and hosting for it. $24 a month can set you up with an affiliate business opportunity right now. I even have a free website I give people, loaded with products and customized so that you get commissions for every sale made on your site.

You don't have to know HTML. You don't have to know how to get a merchant account. And most of all, to get started, you don't even have to have your own products. By far the most people making money online are doing it as affiliates who refer people to products, services, and information for commissions.

This is what I do, and I love it! I don't have to take care of customers, stock products, do any shipping, or anything else that comes with owning your own products. Yet I make great money at it.

Now that's a business opportunity! Gone are the days when you had to have a lot of money to invest in starting a business. You still can, if you want to. But to me it's crazy that people spend tens of thousands of dollars on their local business, hiring staff, managing them, keeping stock and inventory, dealing with rude customers. I don't mess with ANY of that stuff and make more money than most people who DO!

A business opportunity is worthless if it is not taken. Most people just keep their jobs because they don't trust that they have any other choices. People who take action on a great business opportunity are people who are self-motivated and action-oriented.

You should be able to work long hours in the beginning and you should be willing to do what it takes to learn what business is all about on the web.

If you do, you can become self-employed and even extremely rich. It's not for everyone, but from now on you know that business opportunities abound on the internet and one is even just a click away from you right this moment!

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Probate

Avoiding Using a Solicitor

This is much easier if the estate is straightforward. If the amount of the estate is small and there are not likely to be any problems such as a contested will it is possible to by-pass legal services altogether and take care of the probate application yourself. Almost one-third of executors opt to manage the process of applying for probate themselves. It is important to remember that the work involved is very time consuming and that you are legally liable for any mistakes.

Be Aware of Your Right to Choose

You do not have use the firm named as an executor in the Will. It is a common misconception, and one that is encouraged by solicitors and banks, that you are under an obligation to use an executor that has been named in the will. This is simply not true. Any executor can renounce their appointment. If a lawyer or bank has been named as an executor then you can ask them to relinquish this appointment. They may offer some objection as it will result in a loss of earnings for them, but they will generally step aside when requested to.

Do Not Accept an Hourly Rate

Getting a fixed price for the work is the only way you can ensure you will not pay too much. Most banks and lawyers will try to charge by the hour. This can be particularly costly if there are any problems with the will and it also means that you cannot know what the costs are until all of the work involved in administering the will has been completed. An hourly rate does nothing to incentivise a firm to finish the work quickly. If you want to avoid an unnecessarily protracted process and ensure that the estate does not end up with a hefty bill get a fixed price up front.

Do Not Accept Charges that are Based on a Percentage of the Estate

The size of the estate should have a bearing on the cost of applying for probate. The quotation should relate to the amount of work involved in administering the estate. If the estate is large and has many benefactors and some contentious issues this may result in more work in executing the will. Consequently the fees may be higher, but a large estate with a straightforward will should not result in higher fees. Again the best practice is to insist on a fixed price up front.

Ensure that the Assets of the Estate are Properly Protected

The proceeds from an estate will be held in a client account. If the estate is being managed by a qualified solicitor the funds in this account are protected by the solicitors compensation fund and are secure. If you have opted to use an unregulated probate provider these funds are vulnerable and it is essential that you have a clear picture of the safeguards that are in place to protect these funds. If you are not sure how secure the funds are you should consult with a financial services advisor.

Ensure You get Maximum Value from any Assets

The property of the deceased is usually the biggest asset. In some cases the sale is carried out quickly with little or no preparation and consequently the property does not achieve its maximum value. It is best practice to spend some money preparing the property for market.

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Insurance Agency eMarketing And The CAN-SPAM Act

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that was created to establish rules for commercial email, including commercial messages, and gives recipients the right to opt out of email campaigns. The CAN-SPAM Act also spells out tough penalties for violations. The law doesn't simply apply just to bulk email. It pertains to all types of commercial messages, which includes electronic mail messages which have a primary purpose of commercial advertisement or promotion. The law makes no exception for business-to-business email. Thus, all email must comply with the law.

Your insurance agency must understand the rules of the CAN-SPAM Act. Ignorance is not a suitable defense. Each separate email in violation of the CAN-SPAM Act can result in fines of up to $16,000. Here are the 7 key components of the law:

Don't use false or misleading header information. Don't use deceptive subject lines. Identify the message as an advertisement. Tell recipients where you're located. Tell recipients how to opt out of receiving future email from you. Honor opt-out requests promptly. Monitor what others are doing on your behalf.

There are many nuances to the list above. For example, item #1 means that your insurance agency "From," "To," "Reply-To," routing information, domain name and email address, must be accurate and identify the insurance agency which initiated the message. This roughly translates to the issues with domain spoofing and using fake email addresses, a mainstay of spammers.

Item #2 means that the subject line cannot deceive a recipient from the true meaning of the message. For example, your subject line cannot be, "Regulatory Updates For California Work Comp", while the message within the email ask the recipient to call your agency to buy insurance. And item #7 means that you need to immediately honor opt out requests, and comply with opt out regulations in the law. There are many rules around opt out handling; your agency needs to ensure compliance with all of these.

If your insurance agency has started to utilize eMarketing, whether you are leveraging a simple tool like Outlook or a more sophisticated platform, make sure you completely understand the scope and ramifications of the CAN-SPAM Act. In particular, research the opt-out regulations. Beyond the legal requirements, eMarketing should encompass common courtesy and convey your agency's professionalism. If you are not confident about your insurance eMarketing knowledge, consult with an expert prior to engaging in email blasts of any type.

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The Creation of a Religion

Are you searching for the church, congregation or religion that feels right? Are you tired of feeling confused and frustrated with unanswered questions about life and faith? Perhaps you are ready to embark on a new journey with a new faith. Take some time over the next few weeks or months, and see if Ethereal is for you.

This is not a new church, this is a NEW RELIGION. ETHEREAL is a religion that encompasses all faiths. No matter what you believe, no matter who the god is that you pray to or believe in, ETHEREAL allows you to live a life of honor and respect, free from the general GUILT that is embedded in the souls of worshipers.

ETHEREAL is RELIGION, not a Church. ETHEREAL will launch only on the internet, allowing services on Sunday that remain up and available 24 hours a day for those who need and wish to worship at any time.

ETHEREAL is pure worship of God, pure understanding of why we are here on earth, where we came from, who we are, were and will be. ETHEREAL answers the questions of mystery with RELIGION-LOGIC-UNDERSTANDING and a connection to science.

You are invited to become a member and to join a worldwide congregation; as a member you will not be called a follower, but a leader. ETHEREAL is about you and your relationship with God, your god. It is about what you can do to find your proper path and understand what and why your life has followed the course it is on.

ETHEREAL will allow you to free yourself from the guilt of the past issues which parents and influential church people have indoctrinated into your thinking. Pure forgiveness is not difficult to find and does not require the chains of servitude and years of tears and pain. It is readily available to anyone ready to receive it without conditions of endless repentance.

ETHEREAL is pragmatic and understandable to all members of any church or religion. With an open mind and a serious intent to find happiness, understand purpose, clarify service, and truly realize love and devotion for your place in Gods dominion, you will find a new path to joy and peace of mind and soul.

ETHEREAL is not about money. If you believe in contribution, contribute; if not, don't. Contributions do not affect in anyway your station, position or participation in the religion. Those who can and wish to donate are welcome, those who cannot or wish not to are welcome.

ETHEREAL is for everyone. There is absolutely no discrimination in this RELIGION. Join us today. Becoming a member is nothing more that your state of mind and participating with us. Simply say you are a leader with ETHEREAL or that it is your religion... nothing more. Begin a life that is lived each day with a motivation to serve, to be charitable, to be helpful and to progress to higher realms of intelligence and understanding. Be with us.

We respectfully invite everyone; Baha'i, Christianity, Gnosticism, Scientists, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, Mithraism, Zoroastrianism, Yoruba, Ashanti, Efik, Bushongo, Native American, Shamanism, Shinto, Eskimo, Polynesian-Hawaiian, Maori, Esotericism, Mysticism, New Age, and all other faiths or religious thought.

The teaching of ETHEREALISM is through metaphor, example, parable, story-telling, testimony, allegory, history, and even fable if it describes clearly, a principle. The base of doctrine is your current accepted belief, which will depend on what religion you have accepted. If one has no base to begin with, then the "Ant God" doctrine will be a starting point. The Ant God is a book available on line, in either electronic download or in book form.

Over the next few months, Ethereal will unfold with a series of articles outlining the basic tenants and doctrines. See if it fits for you... feel whether or not it resonates. You are invited to join in our new experience. No paperwork, no confessions, no judgements, no donations... just learn and see if it fits.

Stay tuned!

Important, a fundamental principle of ETHERALISM is best explained by using an understanding widely accepted in numerous religions; it is that after we die, 'books of life' are opened and we are judged. What are those books? There are many different interpretations of what the books are and more importantly, what is judgement? Is it how we lived? Is it how we sinned? Is it what we did or did not do? In ETHERAL, this key doctrine sets us apart from all other religions of planet earth. Understanding this one tenant unifies all the religions of the world under one umbrella.

"... judgement is as our Bible says, swift and final. And the books are opened, but the books are not what we think they are. In order to judge character, the books for what you accepted are opened. For Catholics, the Catholic doctrine is their judgement. If you are Adventist, you are judged by how closely you followed the tenants of that faith. Baptists will be judged as Baptists, Hindus as Hindus, Gnostics as Gnostics and so forth."

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How to Be a Good Muslim

As a Muslim, you probably might want to improve your relationship with your God or keep the flames of your imaan burning or keep away from a sinful act completely, but you just don't know how. Don't worry, you're not alone. Following are some steps that can help improve your religious faith and transform you to become a good Muslim:

Educate Yourself

You have to be knowledgeable about Islam for you to be a good Muslim. Prophet Muhammad said: "Seeking of knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim and Muslimah". Therefore, start attending to da'awahs and sermons and keep reading the holy Quran and Islamic materials. Without having a sound Islamic education, you can't differentiate or distinguish between what is halal (lawful) and what is haram (unlawful); what is fard (obligatory) and what is sunnah (voluntary). Therefore, a good Islamic knowledge is a most factor for your journey to become a good Muslim.

Know Allah

Know your guarding Lord NOT solitary by name, but by knowledge. Know that He is All-Powerful, All-knowing and All-Seeing. Know that Allah is Merciful (He can forgive your sins when you seek His forgiveness) and at the same time He is severe in punishment when you err. Having full knowledge of Allah and His attributes will make you think and act better.

Believe in Allah

Believing in Allah is foremost in Muslims' faith. It regulates Muslims' attitude from committing a sinful act. To be a good Muslim, you must believe that Allah exists, He is your creator and that He sees all your moves. If you believe that Allah is your maker,designer, and sustainer you will love him and fear Him, and that will translate in to your character -- making you a well-mannered Muslim.

Believe in the Hereafter

One of the six articles of faith in Islam is the believing in the hereafter. If you want to be a good Muslim, you have to believe that hereafter is real and it will soon emerge. Having the believe that the day of judgment is real and will soon come, will make you become a good Muslim as you'll always think before you leap into committing any sin.

Fear Allah

Be cautious of your God's commandment because He is your absolute authority. As a good Muslim, you should be careful not to violate your God's wills. Fear your meeting with Allah on the day of resurrection, and always bring Allah in your mind before performing or observing any act. Fearing Allah; i.e., considering His do's and don'ts carefully will make you become a good Muslim.

Believe in Destiny

Believing in destiny whether it's good or bad is one of the six articles of faith. Therefore, if you want to become a good Muslim, you have to believe in destiny - both good and bad. No matter what condition you find yourself in, believe that it's from your Creator and that He's predestine it on you. And if you accept and endure it, then be rest assured that ease and reward will be your recompense.

Pray Constantly

Prayer is a medium of communication between you and your God, and becoming a good Muslim entails constancy in praying to your God. "Adore your guardian Lord" and refer your cases to Him via your prayers. Seek protection from Allah against evil and worldly temptations; repent and request for guidance for "Allah loves those who turn unto Him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves" (Quran 2:222).

Keep Patient

Do not quit on praying or worshipping or on any work that will derive you near to your Lord; keep patient. To be a good Muslim, you need to remain calm and patient in all your deeds.

Becoming a good Muslim requires good knowledge of Islam, believing in Allah, His messenger, Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him), and constant prayer and constancy. Sticking to these virtues will not only upgrade your status as a good Muslim, it will advance your standing in the hereafter as well.

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Podiatry 101 What You Need to Know About

American Podiatric Medical Association

Founded in the year 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), today represents approximately 15000 Doctors of Podiatric Medicines (DPMs). The Association headquarters are situated in Bethesda, Maryland. With a staff of approx 60 employees the association assists the 53 societies scattered throughout the US, with the goal of improving the foot and ankle health of every individual. Their attempt is to achieve this goal by providing information by the way of a toll free number, internet, and information brochures.

Podiatrists attain a four year undergraduate degree before attending an accredited, four year course at medical school. These schools are: Barry University School of Medical Graduate Medical Sciences, California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt College, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery- Des Moines University- Osteopathic Medical Center, Dr. William M Scholl of College of Podiatric Medicine at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, and Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.

DPMs also have to complete a residence at hospital. APMA's Council on Podiatric Medical Education has been entrusted the task accrediting Podiatric Medical Education by the US department of Education. In order to obtain admission into any of the seven accredited podiatric schools one must pass the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Residency programs as well as podiatric medical boards are both looked after by the Council.

The APMA's educational Foundation also gives out scholarships to prospective DPMs, each year and also helps to fund programs aimed at raising awareness about foot and ankle health. The scholarship funds contribute approx $1000 to about 134 students each, annually. An overall figure of 142,000$ is also contributed by the fund each year and is responsible for he contribution of about 1 million $ to aid almost 1000 prospective DPMs.

Third or Fourth year students from any of the seven accredited colleges and chosen by the College Scholarship and Student Loan Committee, based on various factors like classroom performance, leadership qualities, podiatric community involvement and financial need etc.

There are plenty of ailments that effect the feet but the most common two are Athletes Foot and Bunions.

Athletes Foot is a skin disease that originates with the foot. Fungus responsible for the disease thrives at warm, dark and moist places and thus the feet offer the perfect home. Name comes from the fact that many athletes suffered from this fungus and also the fact that swimming pools and locker rooms are also safe breeding ground for the fungi.

Symptoms include itchy, dry and irritated skin also sometimes accompanied by blisters, scaling and inflammation. It may spread to other parts of the body as well, like the underarms and the groin region. It can be prevented by taking a proper care of the skin. Washing and keeping the feet clean, using a feet powder. Fungicidal creams are also effective in healing.

Another common foot ailment is the Bunion, an enlargement of the metatarsophalangeal (MTO) join, located at the base of the big toe. Symptoms include swelling, redness, corns, and irritation also accompanied by abnormal forces placed on the tendons and joints of the foot. It is treated mostly by padding the inflammatory are and taping the foot in a proper position. Anti inflammatory drugs, ultra sound treatment and cortisone injections are also prescribed to ease the pain and swelling. In severe cases a surgical [procedure called bunionectomy might be performed by podiatrists.

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UV Light and Athlete Foot Fungus

All Runners and Athletes know that it is almost impossible to prevent athletes feet. You stick your feet in shoes and subject them to all sorts of extreme conditions, conditions which are ideal for the commonly referred to problem of Athletes Feet.

One of the greatest inventions of athletes and runners, especially long distance marathoners, triathletes and ultra-marathoners is a foot fixer. It is a cool invention, which you have probably seen, it is blue in color and makes hot water, while vibrating or tickling the bottom of your feet. They are killer little machines. I propose redesigning these machines and put a UV light on the top of the machine with a cover so you can put your feet inside, similar to a Tanning Booth, but only one or two small lights. You stick your feet in there for about five minutes and wiggle your toes to make sure the light gets everywhere between.

Next you pour solution to treat athletes feet inside the tub and finish off the athletes feet fungus by completely ending its hold on your feet. Then you dump out the water and rinse and put in fresh water and heat it up allowing for the water foot massage that the Foot Fixer was designed for; ahhhhh, so good. Think on this and defeat athlete foot fungus.

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Homeschooling? Four Tips for Teaching Your Own Children

Tip #1 Short, Frequent Sessions Are Better

Two or three short lessons during the day are better than one long one of the same amount of total time. If, for example, your child is struggling with multiplication tables, one way you can help is by selecting one to three facts. Throughout the day review these three facts in different ways. Always come back to the same ones but then move onto the next item on the agenda. Make it like a game. Try the same thing for spelling. Students can benefit from short breaks, but also try changing activities frequently. Many times even a change from one kind of activity to another kind can provide the break that one needs. Plan your schedule so that the child concentrates well on a reading assignment for no more than fifteen to twenty minutes and then play a math game for the same amount of time. Follow the math activity with a reading or writing activity.

Tip # 2: Give Choices When Possible

One year, I home schooled a foster son who I will call John. He mastered the art of manipulation and avoidance of responsibility and SCHOOL WORK. Depending on the time of the year and John's unpredictable whims, Math was either his favorite or least favorite subject and correspondingly, best or worst. I had three or four strands of Math planned for John so I could give him a choice of which Math to do. Also, I wrote a list of all the items he needed to do that morning on the white board. He would choose what he wanted to do and erase as we went along. At one point we even had to limit Math to a "Vita-Math". I took a problem out of the book that had grown unbearable for John and wrote it on a card. I put all of these "Vita-Maths" in a container. I only required him to take one "Vita-Math" a day, but it was so fun he did several. Soon he was able to swallow a longer assignment. These simple techniques greatly reduced his reluctance and avoidance.

Tip #3: Teaching Math Facts

Learning math facts remains a huge challenge for many children. To help your child to face this challenge, isolate it from other math learning. Do not slow down learning math computation by expecting the transfer of knowing math facts automatically, though that is the ultimate goal. Throughout the day alternate between visual input and auditory input of a few selected facts. Finally, a timed fact drill can assess progress. I have students reach a goal to complete the drill in 2 minutes. After going through all of the facts, we return to do them with the goal of doing it in a 1 and ½ minute and so on to reach the age appropriate speed for those facts. Rapid Recall System of LGS Educational Services is an excellent program teaching the math facts in this way. Calculadders of The Providence Project also provide fact drills with recommended times.

Tip #4 Provide As Much Practice As Needed

Each child will need a different amount of practice on a given math concept. Just as you do not want to bore the child who learns it after doing it three times, neither do you want to go on before a child has mastered it. Saxon is known for its "spiral curriculum." After a short practice set, the main set of 25-30 problems is review. This is good for a child that learns a new idea quickly. If your child is doing well with Saxon, there is no reason to change. A Beka is a fast-moving math curriculum and is generally believed to be about a year above grade level. Bob Jones and Addison Wesley provide more practice for the child that needs more. If you have a text that does not provide enough practice, find supplementary material or make more problems yourself.

Those needing even more practice would benefit from Calculadders, and the Keys to... series (Measurement, Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Algebra, Geometry) Also, Garlic Press has a series of supplemental workbooks on different topics that are very inexpensive. Hayes Mastery Drills in Mathematics and Hayes Problem Solving also provide practice in mathematics at a low cost.

Rapid Recall System available: http://www.lgseducationalservices.com/rapid-recall-system

Calculadders available: http://www.schoolmadesimple.com/calculadder.html

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Why Learn HTML?

"I'm a marketer. Do I need to learn HTML?"

This must be a question that all serious or aspiring internet marketers have asked themselves at one point or another.

Do you need to? Probably not.

Should you? Probably, yes.

I know that sounds like a contradiction but let's take a look at the reasoning behind it.

Every web page you view is made up of HTML code. Your web browser reads the HTML and displays the content in whichever way the HTML instructs it. If you're going to have your own website (and it's generally recommended that, as a marketer, you do), you're going to need to learn HTML to build web pages. Or are you?

Actually, no. All you need is an HTML editor with a WYSIWYG interface and it will write the HTML for you. This means that you can build web pages without the need for any HTML knowledge whatsoever.

You can use a WYSIWYG editor online, download and install a free application on your computer or use one provided by one of the many membership sites for you to compose HTML ads and emails to send to the members.

Alternatively, you can use a free website creator such as Weebly to build your website. Again, no HTML knowledge is needed.

If you have your own domain and hosting (highly recommended for the extra flexibility it gives you), most web hosts also provide WYSIWYG website creators, which makes building a website a cinch.

Many marketers opt for a WordPress or Blogger blog but these have their limitations and even here, just a small amount of HTML knowledge allows you to do things which are not possible with the editors.

Which brings me very neatly onto why you probably should learn HTML.

If you have your own website you will want it to be optimized for the search engines. WYSIWYG editors ignore the importance of certain attributes which are necessary for SEO - the image 'alt' attribute, for example, which is used by the search engines. There is no point having a great website if no one can find it!

Also, a lot of the code produced by editors is unnecessary which makes the web pages slow to load and makes it difficult for the search engines to find the actual content.

Not all WYSIWYG editors have all the HTML tools and, even if they do, it can be very difficult to make your content do what you want it to do without editing the code directly. It's possible to waste a lot of time trying to get your web page as you want it when you could have written the HTML code in minutes if you had learned how to do it.

As a marketer, you need to take advantage of anything which will give you an edge. Internet Marketing is a very competitive field. There are thousands of people using the same generic promotional material. The ones who get the most business are the ones who stand out by writing their own unique ad copy and building their own unique web pages. Give yourself a head start by learning to do it properly.

It's understandable that people imagine it will be difficult to learn HTML but, like everything else, all it takes is a little practice and you have the added satisfaction that you have learned a new skill and optimized your chances of success with your business.

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How to Choose an Electronic Chess Board Game

There was a time when if you wanted to play a game of chess, you would have to search for someone to play with that was as experienced as you. Now, times have changed and there is a huge variety of electronic chess board game products available that will really change the way that you play the game. Whether you want to play while on an airplane, while lying in bed, or while just about anywhere, you can find an electronic chess board game that suits you.

What Should You Look for in an Electronic Chess Board Game?

The first thing that you will need to decide if you want one that is purely electronic or one that actually has pieces that you place on a board. If you will be traveling, a board without pieces is always better, although some people find it difficult to play like that. Another decision you will need to make is how you will be moving the pieces. Some electronic boards require that you use a stylus, while others now allow you to simply use your finger on a touch screen. The choice is really up to you.

Different Games

One of the features that a lot of people really enjoy in an electronic chess board game is that you can play against someone (the computer) that is set at an equal level to you. Most games have a variety of playing levels in addition to different games that you can play. You can play in a normal mode, a tournament setting, speed chess, or an infinite game that never ends. This can really be a lot of fun for someone who has been playing their entire life and is looking for variety.

Where Can You Buy an Electronic Chess Board Game?

If you have been to your local toy store or electronics store, you will notice that there are only a few of these types of games that you can choose from, and that is why more and more chess players are choosing to shop for their new game online. When you shop online not only will you get the best variety of different games, but you can also read what real-life users have to say about them.

Is This Game for Everyone?

Although you can play chess on your laptop or tablet computer these days, there is something about having a dedicated chess game that really makes it all that much more fun. If you spend a lot of time traveling or you just don't have people to play against, you will find that this is the ideal way to improve your game, have fun, and pass the time. These games are great for when you are on vacation or on a train or a plane, or you just have extra time to spend learning your game. They are easy to use, they generally have very long battery life, and they will provide you with years' worth of enjoyment while you continue improving your chess game.

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