An Introduction of Meissen China

Meissen is Europe's oldest china manufacturer and some of the early pieces, which would have been made for European Royalty, will sell for very large sums. If you are interested in Meissen there are pieces for the collector with a more modest budget.

In the early 17th century fine porcelain was worth a great deal of money, since European manufacturers had not yet discovered how to make it. The King of Saxony, Augustus the Strong, was very taken with it and built a Palace in the Japanese style to house his collection. As the King had spent a lot of money on this he needed to replenish the coffers and he had heard of an alchemist called John Böttger, who claimed he could turn metal into gold. Bad mistake, the King imprisoned him and asked him to do just that. Böttger was a quick thinker and offered to make 'white gold', as fine white porcelain was called, instead. By 1710 Böttger had managed to crack the formula and Augustus built a new factory at Meissen. Three years later the first white hard-paste European made porcelain went on sale.

Initially they made teapots, cups and Buddha-like figures, copied from Chinese and Japanese china. As the European porcelain was expensive to make the decoration had to be impressive. A painter employed at Meissen, J G Hörold, invented chinoiserie decoration which was more exotic than its Chinese counterpart. He also painted tea sets with garden flowers, birds and landscapes, more familiar to the European customer.

In the 1730 J J Kändler started making porcelain figures to decorate the banqueting tables of great houses and palaces. He was a brilliant sculptor and was able to make life-like figures of Chinese gods as well as ladies in crinoline dresses. On your dining table you would often have a group of porcelain cows and sheep as well as more exotic animals.

People often wonder why there is such a fuss about Meissen china - it is the manufacture and decoration that makes it stand out. Clay is very difficult to work with and collectors really appreciate the skill of the maker and decorator. What collectors often don't appreciate is the conditions under which the porcelain was made. Workmen were kept as virtual prisoners and were not permitted to stray outside the ancient castle walls which surrounded the factory. They were paid very low wages and many workers just though of excape and they plotted to take valuable secrets with them. Some managed to get out and helped to establish rival factories across Germany. Meissen was captured by invading Prussians during the Seven Years' War (1756-63) and they lost almost everything.

In the latter part of the 18th century Meissen had competition from French as well as English manufacturers, but they grew rapidly in the 19th century and became extremely popular in Britain. An entire section of the factory concentrated on making porcelain in 'the English taste' and they couldn't make it fast enough, they sold in their thousands.

Meissen introduced its crossed swords mark in 1723 to stop other manufacturers from selling their inferior porcelain as Meissen. The mark was widely copied and even great factories like Minton, Derby and Coalport used the crossed swords on pieces they sold as 'English Dresden'. After long legal battles the crossed swords is now a protected trade mark. However, there are many fakes and you should only buy from a reputable dealer or auctioneer.

As we entered the 20th century Meissen's traditional style lost some of its appeal and during the art nouveau and art deco periods they started making modern patterns and figures. They only made a small number of figures and they are rare and expensive. Meissen is still hand-decorated, which pushes up the price. If you are interested in collecting it you can occasionally pick up a nice flower-painted cup and saucer for between £200 and £300. If you like the 19th century cabinet pieces, they can cost anyting from £500 to £3,000. While 18th century blue and white china is rare, it is not expensive and you could get it for around £150. You might also want to look out for the post war productions of white porcelain or red stoneware made in the 1950s and 1960s and they go for anything between £40 and £400.

Try to get your piece of Meissen china in perfect condition and always examine it for cracks. This is less important with Meissen figures where damage or repair doesn't lower the value by much, you should avoid pieces with broken necks or missing limbs. As always, a piece in perfect condition will always be worth more.

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How To Run A Recruitment Company - The 3 Step Plan To Develop Big Billers

Running a recruitment company is not what you really want? I suspect you want a well-oiled machine that has high revenues month on month. The key to this is simple. Place more candidates with more clients. Apologies for stating the obvious. There is a step before that and it is how do you create a team of big billers than perform consistently and are actually pleasant to be around? Here are three important steps that you must follow. The majority of successful recruitment companies have this process in place

1. Select that right recruiter

It still astounds me that recruitment business owners are meticulous when it comes to placing candidates, and yet somehow don't apply the same focus and thought to bringing on board the best recruitment consultants for their own team?

First step is are they a fit and a match with your company brand and values. This might not come to you as the first criteria and yet longer term it could come back to haunt you. The problems some recruitment business owners have with star (aka prima donna) recruiters normally starts here. You can teach people great prospecting skills and how to sell and convert. Their core values have been with them a long time. Imagine if one of your companies' values is going the extra mile for clients and your new recruiter likes to place the candidate and then onto the next position. This would not be a fit and a match. If this scenario were real you would have issues from the get go. Ask them at interview what is important to them. This answer is revealing and will help you get a real sense of what they are about. You can then make a factual recruitment decision.

2. Systematic Induction

Systems work in business and are one of the key areas for any business who wants to leverage their profits. It is the same with people. Get them into the system. Let them know what is expected and what is OK and not OK. Problems with recruiters normally start here. Usually because it has not happened. The best start is at the start. From day one introduce them to a structured process. Time taken to create a process could save you thousands over time. The beauty of this is that the systematic induction can be used as a yard stick. You will be amazed at how well your new recruiter will fit in if this technique is used. As humans we like structure and routine. We need to know our boundaries. It helps us perform.

3. Spend time with them

Did you know that over 68% of people leave their current position because of their relationship with their line manager. Just to clarify their lack of relationship. The great thing is it does not take that much effort to have a good relationship with your recruitment consultants. A classic question to ask is; "how is it going Jane?" Corny I know and yet it works. Why? Because you are tapping into a fundamental need. People want to feel like they matter. Checking in with your team every day is vital. Not by email or text either. Walk over to their desk and start a conversation. The more you do it the more they open up and the more you can help them.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Use an Auto Responder

If you've been doing IM for some time, then I'm sure that this will be the most important tool you'll ever possess in your online business.

In fact, your autoresponder is 'the most important' that when one millionaire Internet marketer was asked which one of his websites made him the most money, his answer was - "None of them. My autoresponder list is the one that makes me the most money."

Here are 7 reasons why your autoresponder is the #1 tool your online business will ever have: (until email becomes obsolete anyway...)

1. Your autoresponder will help build a targeted list of leads and subscribers. Nowadays, even an IT dummy (like me, honestly!) can simply cut-and-paste some lines of gibberish code and start collecting opt-in leads with in minutes. It is so bloody simple. But that's just the geeky part. The really important part, like I mentioned earlier is that it allows you to build you list. Not only that, it helps you build A HUGE list (which is impossible if you're using something like MS Excel) and you'll see why that's the #1 asset your business (online or offline) will ever have.

2. It helps you to follow-up with your leads and subscribers even while you are asleep.

We all know it pays to keep in touch with your clients. But if you have 10,000 people on your list, sending them an email every week will definitely drive you crazy. Now if you know that by giving up a small portion of your profit month to subscribe to an autoresponder service can certainly save your sleep. The autoresponder automatically do all your follow-up, the moment you preload your queue of pre-written emails, you can practically follow up with your list indefinitely. And you only need to do it ONCE.

3. Everyone check emails!

According to research, the #1 reason why people log on to the net is to check their email. So you can be sure that with an autoresponder helping you to do the following up, your subscribers are going to read and respond to your updates.

4. Make sure your emails get delivered.

With a good autoresponder service, you can be sure your emails get delivered and of course achieving the result that you plan for. Because these autoresponder service providers work with the major ISPs to make sure that mail that comes from their servers reaches your subscriber's inbox without any mistake. Plus they have the system to send your emails to your subscribers at great speeds. I know of a company who built their own system and it took them DAYS to just send a few thousand emails out. That can be painful. A good autoresponder will get that done in less than an hour if not minutes upon activation.

5. It's so darn cheap.

For just less than $9 monthly!? Surely you won't scrimp on that as you can get something that can save you tons of trouble and time wasted. For the customer support, upgrades and maintenance by a professional full-time team it is definitely above the value you pay for. Don't hire a programmer to do this for you - he's going to charge you an arm or leg and I swear it will never work as well as what you can get from a company that specializes in this autoresponder service.

6. It gives you protection.

As you know in recent time, spam is rampant online and people are on the lookout for it. By using an autoresponder, it forces you to follow a certain set of international guidelines, so you can never be accused of spam (which is really bad for you branding). For example, you know how I hate it when I receive an email from some company which I can't unsubscribe from!? Ughh... I'm one disgruntled dude when that happens. But you won't see that happening if you use a good autoresponder.

7. The 'easiest' way to make money online.

Once you have your list of people who are eager to hear your message, you can practically mint a fortune online. Because every time you send an email out, you make money. Now obviously, you'll need some time and effort before you're afforded that kind of heady financial superpower. But the moment you do, you can literally start from scratch, but with your list, you can still make money anytime.

There you have the seven reasons why you'll really should get an autoresponder (if you haven't already).

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Buying A Home: What Is Mortgage Life Insurance?

There would always be an insurance policy in the documents that you have to sign before purchasing a new home. It's a benefit of the lender and not the borrower. It is called Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. It is what the borrower pays and the premium is paid at closing to insure that the lender gets paid by the insurance company. This is if and only if the borrower fails to pay for his mortgage payments.

However, What is the benefit of the borrower? What can it do for his family or legal heirs if he dies before his mortgage is paid in full. In PMI, it is a separate policy that a homeowner should arrange to purchase for himself. It is not a requirement at closing and it is one additional expense at a time when there are so many other dues that can be somewhat overwhelming.

The cost of Mortgage Life Insurance will add to the cost of buying a home, it is true. It costs approximately one-half to one percent of the loan amount each year, making it an excellent investment considering the risk involved. Death of a wage-earning spouse can be financially devastating at a time of great emotional loss as well, the worst possible time to face foreclosure and the loss of a home.

Mortgage Life Insurance pays the surviving spouse or other stated beneficiary an amount equal to the mortgage balance at the time of death. The payment is not based on the value of the home, but on the remaining mortgage balance only. This form of life insurance is not designed to provide continuing support for your family, but simply to provide money to pay off the mortgage balance.

Qualifying for Mortgage Life Insurance requires an application and a health exam, in many cases. Like other forms of life insurance there is an underwriting procedure to determine how much risk the insurance company is taking by insuring you. If both a husband and wife are earning income that contributes to the mortgage payment each month, both of them will be required to answer questions and to obtain a health exam, if required. In this case the Mortgage Life Insurance will cover both of their lives and pay out in the event either of them dies.

Mortgage Life Insurance is an important consideration for anyone who is buying a home and providing for a spouse and a family as well.

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Interesting Facts About the Letter V

For those of us who are looking to improve our vocabulary for the sake of winning a Scrabble game or two, learning new words can definitely become a boring and even frustrating activity. Despite the obvious benefit of becoming a serious player to be reckoned with, committing words to memory can still be an arduous task for some of us. When it comes to learning words that start with V, discovering some interesting facts about the letter can vivify us whenever we feel like quitting.

In the English language, the letter V is the 22nd letter of the alphabet. It originated from the Semitic word "waw." It was first used in the Latin language to represent the /u/ and /w/ sound. It was only during the late Middle Ages when the pronunciation of the letter slowly started to change to "vee." The letter V, aside from being a consonant, also serves as a Roman numeral (V = 5), one of the few letters that do so. Another interesting fact about it is that it has been used as a title of two movies: V for Vendetta and V (referring to the 5th Roman numeral).

In the game of Scrabble, the letter V has the potential to help form high scoring words because it is worth 4 points. It is also one of the less occurring letters in the game with only 2 V tiles. Uninteresting facts, to be sure. But when it comes to words that start with V, things begin to look interesting. Some of the 3-letter V words include DEV, GUV, and TAV. These three mean a Hindu deity, the British slang for governor, and the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet, respectively. While some may feel that these are not really English words, they have been deemed acceptable because a large part of the English-speaking community is aware of what they mean. One of the words starting with V that is sure to raise your eyebrows is VROW (also spelled VROUW) which means a Dutch woman. Other non-English V words are GANEV (Yiddish) and SCHAV (also Yiddish). The former means a thief and the latter is a type of chilled soup.

Something that will definitely peak your interest in the letter is that none of the words that start with V are considered part of the 100 most commonly used words in the English language. In fact, only 10 words starting with V made it to the top 1000 most commonly used words. These are VERY, VERB, VOWEL, VOICE, VARY, VISIT, VILLAGE, VALUE, VIEW, and VALLEY. Words that have a V in them, on the other hand, are considerably more popularly used. In the same top 1000 list, this group of words appeared more than 50 times. It does make one wonder why VICTORY didn't make the list.

With such interesting facts to keep you occupied, you won't veer off course learning those ever so important words that start with V.

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Buying the Perfect Computer - The FIRST Time

So you've finally decided it's time for a change. No matter what advice you follow that old work horse of a desktop computer you have has outlived its usefulness with slow loading applications and a continuous rise in operation noise.

Searching for that Perfect Computer can be about as much fun as purchasing a new car and about as frustrating also when sorting through the various brands while trying to decide which "bells and whistles" best fit your needs. Besides all that trying to return something that is so large can be both inconvenient and very difficult to do. So making the right decision the FIRST time is the wise path of choice.

For starters you'll need to decide what you want to do with your computer. Are you into the video game scene or are you someone who likes to just surf the internet and occasionally do some book keeping with simple word processing software?

If you're into video games you're going to want a machine that can handle the high level of graphics and superior sound quality. On the other hand if you're not into all that high adrenalin stuff you can probably get by with a less expensive system. Although, if you want to stay on the safe side I would recommend going with something more "high-end" so you don't have to spend another large chunk of change to upgrade the system you just bought.

There are two basic routes you can take when purchasing a new computer.

1) Purchase a "Brand Name" Computer 2) Purchase a "Clone" Computer

A "BRAND-NAME" computer is one that is manufactured by a company that is recognizable by name.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of "Brand-Name" computers include:

Advantages:

Customer Support- If you are experiencing problems with your computer you will have the option to contact a representative of the company that you purchased the PC from to get help in solving your problem.

Customer support is probably the best reason to buy a brand-name computer.

Warranty- Having a warranty is always nice since it acts as a type of security blanket for you.

In case a part on your computer should fail you should be able to get the item fixed at no charge just as long as the warranty has not expired.

Read and understand a company's warranty policy BEFORE you purchase a computer from them.

This way you'll have a good understanding of the procedures to follow in case a problem should arise.

Pre-installed Software- Many companies will include software packages that are all set up and ready to go for you on your computer.

Although, a disadvantage of buying a brand-name computer with software pre-installed is that you usually end up with more than fits your needs and usually just results with the wasting of space on your storage device.

Additional Support- Most brand-name computer companies are also able to provide you with web sites that may provide you with current software updates, user manuals, or basic troubleshooting help.

Disadvantages

The use of Proprietary parts- the term Proprietary refers to products that are unique to an individual company and that company only.

So if a part was to malfunction on your computer after warranty and you needed to replace it you could not just go to your local computer store and purchase any old part even if it was intended for the same function as the item that failed.

You would be forced to buy the exact same item that came out of the computer or else the computer would more than likely cease to function correctly.

Having to buy proprietary parts usually involves the need to place an order which means you'll have to wait for the part to arrive or you'll have to send your computer into the company or an authorized dealer of that company for repairs.

People with a home based business would probably not be too happy with that situation at all.

Integrated/On-board parts- In the computer world when you hear the word integrated or on-board it means that a particular part such as the modem or sound port where you plug in your speakers, is built-in or part of the computer main board (Also known as the Motherboard).

This means that if any of these items should fail, you can't just remove them from the computer and replace them with a new part. They are usually soldered directly to the main board and are stuck there.

Although, some computers do provide a way to disable a malfunctioning device which will allow you to install your own store bought device to take the place of the broken part.

From a computer technicians point of view this is not always easy to do.

It just depends on what brand of computer you currently have. Meaning some are easier to work on than others.

A "CLONE" computer is a clone or a copy of its brand-name counterpart with the exception that instead of company specific or proprietary parts, the items used to make a clone computer are from several different companies instead of only one.

Let's say that if you were to go to a local company that builds "clone" computers, and you tell them what you need, chances are they don't use parts that are specific to only that type of computer like the brand-name computer companies do.

This is a good thing because it means that they will probably use components that are interchangeable with many different brands and are easy to come by if needed.

Some Advantages/Disadvantages of "Clone" computers include:

Advantages:

Cost- compared to brand-name computers the clone will generally be easier on your pocket book when purchasing one with similar features as its brand-name counterpart.

This is most likely due to the money that is saved by not offering the high-end customer service. Although, that may not be the only reason for the lower prices.

Easily Accessible Replacement Parts- Since the clone computer was built with parts that are not any one company specific, you can buy parts for the clone computer that can be used even if the brand is different from the one that was in the computer when you originally bought it.

NOTE: Before you buy any parts, it is necessary to make sure that the replacement parts are compatible with your particular computers system requirements.

Either consult the manual that should have came with your computer or get help from a knowledgeable friend or repair person.

Disadvantages:

Warranties- Unless you purchase a service plan you will typically not have as an attractive warranty as you would with a brand-name computer company.

Whatever you do just make sure you understand how long the warranty is for and as to what kind of repairs the warranty covers before you make the purchase.

Customer Support- With brand-name computer companies you are usually provided with a 24-hour toll free number that you can call if you have questions or concerns with your computer.

Clone computers are more than likely not going to have a 24-hour help service, but rather you will be forced to only be able to call during regular business hours.

Also, it is more than likely that there will not be any one website that you can go to in order to find out information concerning troubleshooting questions you may have.

For service it may be necessary to take the computer back to the store that you bought it at or you may have to do some research on the individual parts that went into the computer and visit the manufacturer's website for troubleshooting tips.

Finally, if all else fails you can certainly take what you have learned from this article and being that you know what you need now, but don't know where to go and get that "Perfect Computer", the best resource at your disposal are the very men and woman that work at your local electronics shop.

It is their duty to help you get hold of that "Perfect Computer" that best fits your needs. All you need to do is tell them what you plan on using that computer for and they should be more than happy to help you from there.

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Winter Strain on Heaters and Wallets

The autumn is an active time for a homeowner. Aside from enjoying football, holidays, and the crisp weather that accompanies this time of the year; homeowners must begin to take account of their preparedness for the winter season. Aside from preparing your cars, buying the correct wardrobe, and stocking up on supplies, the prepared homeowner will also begin to take stock of the condition and efficiency of their HVAC installations; especially heating units.

Heating units are forecasted to be under particular duress this winter. After the sweltering summer we experienced, air conditioning installations were run through the gamut. Now, still reeling from the pressures of the brutal summer, HVAC installations are expected to have to survive a frigid extended winter. Preliminary forecasts are indicating that the upcoming winter will require homeowners to run their heating systems for almost 20% longer than they did last year. This is partially due to the mildness of the past winter, but also due to the expected length of the coming one.

Cost of running a system no matter the length is also projected to rise. Natural gas cost is expected to rise by about 4% in the American Northeast, making seasonal heating bills swell by about $1,000 - $2,500 depending on usage and variable weather. Electric heat users are not immune, as the extended use is expected to grow electric consumption by no less than 6%.

Whatever your HVAC installation runs on, particular emphasis should be placed on conservation and smart usage during the 2012-2013 winter. Preparing your home and systems could wind up saving a savvy homeowner thousands of dollars with just a few smart concerns. Take account of your home and HVAC installation now, while its still cheap and manageable, before letting yourself get caught up in shoddy winter repairs and steep costs.

To winterize your home and improve an HVAC installation's effectiveness, the primary concern should be to not waste heat or treated air. Build a strong thermal envelope in your home by shoring up cracks in window panes, siding and doors. Essential to keeping the environment warm is keeping warm air in and preventing cold drafts from leaking through. If you're unsure whether an area has a leak, hold a lit candle near it. If the flame flickers, than air is passing through.

Also, managing ventilation will improve HVAC effectiveness. Make sure that vents aren't leaking, as vents that have fallen into disrepair can waste almost 50% of a heater's output. A qualified air conditioning contractor should be able to fix any ventilation problems without much issue. Once your vents are in proper condition, make sure that nothing can obstruct their transfer of heat. Furniture, piles of clothing, clutter; move it all to make sure that nothing prevents the heater from circulating air through the vents. Blockages will cause an HVAC installation to have to work much harder to keep up.

Prepare your systems correctly and make sure that your bills are manageable and affordable during the trying winter to come. Make the steps to contact air conditioning contractors now, before they become more expensive in the deep winter. Think ahead, secure your home from drafts and air leaks, and you'll enjoy the frigid winter from the cozy warmth of your home.

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Collecting Compacts

When people think about collecting they often imagine that you need a lot of money to become a collector. Nothing could be further from the truth. As a beginner you might not want to start at the high end with, say, Georgian silver, but there are many beautiful objects at modest prices that would soon form a stunning collection and I would highly recommend collecting compacts.

Compacts appeal to our feminine side and remind us of a bygone age when life was somewhat more elegant than today. Because compacts were used by everyone they are not rare to find and can often be had for around £20 and you should definitely check out your local car boot sale or antiques fair.

Needless to say, the rarer examples are somewhat more expensive but still very affordable and prices depend on the condition of the piece. If you are starting out collecting compacts you should initially look out for two makers, Stratton and Kigu, which are the best known British compact makers. Stratton began making compacts in the 1920s and they were made in a number of shapes which were named Princess, Empress, Queen and so on. If a compact was called a convertable it meant that it could hold pressed as well as loose powder. The surface decorations were varied - there were gold tones, transfer prints and enamels as well as, tortoise shell, celluloid and embroidery. Stratton did not only pay attention to the look of the compact, they were also interested in improving the functionality and one of it's innovations was the self opening lid which saved many a smart lady from a broken fingernail.

As fashion changed and women no longer used face powder Stratton went into decline and was finally acquired in 2000 by Firmin & Sons and they still make a limited range of beautiful compacts.

Kigu of London took its name from the founder Gustav Kiaschek and Kigu compacts were very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s and there were some fascinating designs, especially the Flying Saucer. This was first made in the mid to late 1950s when anything to do with space was very fashionable and the Flying Saucer compact was a piece of design genius. Examples are very rare and go for hundreds of pounds when they come up at auction. There are cheaper Kigu compacts and you should look out for one of their musical ones.

While Stratton and Kigu are among the best know of compact makers there are many others, including Mascot, Coty, Yardley, Vogue Vanities, as well Houbigant, a French make. You will also find many unmarked compacts which can be especially beautiful and interesting.

If you want to start collecting compacts your first port of call should be an antiques and collector's fair where you will usually find a good selection. If you are within striking distance of Birmingham you should try to visit the Antiques for Everyone event, where you will find several sellers. Car boot sales and flea markets are often a good source for compacts and you could end up with a bargain.

Before buying a compact you should check that it opens and closes easily and that the interior is not damaged. When buying enamelled compacts check for damage, as enamel chips easily. Be prepared to pay a premium if the compact is in its original pouch or box as this will add value.

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Patio Lighting Tips

You can light your deck or patio in many different ways. Inexpensive tiki torches are quick and easy. If you want to run electrical wiring there are many different routes you can take with your patio lighting.

If patio lighting is planned properly before installation, it can make a deck or patio become an extension of the home. It will increase the quality of the time spent outdoors and more than likely, increase the amount of time spent outdoors. Not only will it be more enjoyable to spend more time on the patio, it will be safer.

Using low voltage lighting has the benefit of using less electric energy. By using less energy, you place less strain on our environment and keep your electric bill from getting out of hand. The great thing about low voltage lighting is that with today's technology, you can get more light than you ever could with the older style incandescent bulbs. Most energy savings through light fixtures is done with the bulbs that are used so if you can't see much of a difference between light fixtures, spend a few minutes looking at the bulbs to see what type of bulb you want to use and get fixtures that will accept those kinds of bulbs.

There are kits available to help you install the lighting yourself if you don't want to pay to have someone else to do it for you. Some kits come with the light fixtures, hardware, and wiring to go along with detailed instructions. If you do choose to install lighting yourself, make sure you turn off the power before you begin wiring into the established electric lines in your home. Safety is never something to take for granted when you deal with electricity. If this is your first time working with electricity make sure you educate yourself before starting the project.

Accent lighting can create any mood that you desire on your deck or patio. You can accent the steps or railing on your deck. Accent lights can show off plants or a grill area or anything you want to put focus on. Well planned accent lighting can be enough lighting to bring an entire area to life at night.

Planning out your lighting before beginning your installation can save you a lot of headaches down the line. Map out your wiring plans and where you will place each light. Having an idea of how much light each fixture will emit is good planning, as well.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers For Medical Mistakes

Every profession, no matter what field is its scope, is precious and should be valued. It is one of the greatest achievements of an individual; to have a profession at its choice, dream and goal. There are lots of field of professions that exist in the world today: accounting, engineering, architecture, education, business administration, law and the most common field is the field of medicine. Having a profession is not that easy since it has accompanying risks and consequences that you have to face while you exercise your profession. Talking about riskiness, the medical field is said to be the most risky field of all professions.

In the medical world that comprise the doctors, nurses, caregivers, paramedics and the other health care providers, they are exposed to lots of risk and consequences and as much as possible, they should avoid it towards their patients. Medical malpractice is one of the most tragic risks and it is sometime inevitable.

Medical malpractice is a form of negligence by act or omission done by a professional especially of a health care provider towards his or her patients while practicing his or her field of profession. What happens usually is that the health care providers deviate from the regulations and standards due to fraud, errors, bribery of just to hide a lie and a secret. When these incidents happen, there is a big need of medical malpractice lawyers to settle, investigate and justify the accidents.

Medical malpractice lawyers are professionals or experts that are in the scope of medicine. They are the lawyers that have a wide scope in the medicine world; the medical problems and the medical laws. With the help of these medical malpractice lawyers, the medical circumstances faced by the accused health care providers can have its claim; reach the courts in the fastest and complete way possible. Their job is to work with the hospital system, investigate the issue, and learn well the medical systems and laws and to find out what the most possible legal and right options for you. It is a matter of grace period given to you and your patient while finding ways and means to fight for your rights.

Major operations or any other medical treatment requires waiver but this does not mean that you will never be held liable whenever you commit medical malpractice. It is still your duty to give your patient due care in treating his or her illness. Appropriate standards and regulations are given and presented for you and you should be very conscious and aware of each of its details. It is better that you will have your own and personal medical malpractice lawyers ready in cases of inevitable accidents. Medical malpractice lawyers are not just for instances when a medicine specialist has done a medical malpractice but they also fight for the rights of the specialists whenever they are deprived or accused of something that is not factual.

Medical mistakes can happen anytime if you do not give concentration and due care to your patients. If it is your choice to feel lax in being a health care provider, you will still suffer in the end. Giving passion and attention to everything you do will put you and your profession at ease and value.

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Backlink Building: How to Get Quality Backlinks From Facebook

Facebook is a great source of traffic and backlinks. When used properly, it can bring added traffic to your website and help you build loyal readership. Facebook and other social media sites are the latest tools that business owners can use to increase brand awareness and spread the word about their services and products. Placing a link to your website on Facebook is a great way to let people know about your business and encourage them to read your content.

The more backlinks you have, the more traffic you will get. Facebook can generate steady traffic to your website and help you send your message to the targeted audience. Building trust is a key factor in link building. By connecting with potential customers and business partners on Facebook, you will establish credibility and gain exposure for your website.

Millions of people have a social networking account. Facebook has over 300 million active users. Each user has approximately 160 friends connect to their profiles. Each of these people can see your link, share it, like it, and thus build you a huge number of quality backlinks. Adding a link and walking away won't help you with your SEO efforts. You can submit poor quality content to hundreds of social media sites and get no value from it. In order to build trust and get relevant backlinks, you need to post valuable content and stay active on the most popular social media sites.

Start by creating a Facebook fan page. Once you have created the page, start posting links to your content and web pages. Facebook status update feature is one of the best areas to place a link. Post fresh information during the prime times of social interaction: the beginning, middle, and end of the day. Add social media buttons on your website and encourage your readers to join your Facebook fan page. If you provide compelling content, they might share some of your posts with their friends.

Use Facebook Mark-up Language to create and place HTML boxes on your fan pages. These boxes can be for RSS feeds, newsletter sign-ups, downloadable eBooks and other files. Use tagging to inform your prospects about your latest offers. In addition to your Facebook fan page, write a compelling bio along with a brief description of your business. Add relevant keywords to your profile page. Avoid being overly promotional and focus on social interaction.

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RSS and Its Role in Search Engine Optimization

The advent of advanced technologies has seen a horde of businesses foraying into the World Wide Web. Online businesses are now deeming it important to know the basics about RSS feeds. The various aspects enveloping RSS feeds like how to add, RSS feed search etc. have now suddenly become very vital. Irrespective of the type of online business one is into, RSS feeds should be used as a powerful tool to significantly increase your business. RSS is a web 2.0 service which is a great way to get updates in your email app. The potential of social networking has made RSS service gigantic.

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. The name is very appropriate as it permits a webmaster to syndicate his/her website information across the web. It was originally developed to let news service to syndicate their content by flaunting links, article summaries and headlines to other sites. News aggregators are dedicated software which makes RSS feeds possible. It has been there for years but it grabbed eye balls recently.

RSS feeds benefit SEO services in a variety of ways. With introduction of newer technologies RSS feeds have also evolved a lot. Now a day search engines are equipped with unique feed index which crawls website with indexed atoms. A webmaster can easily export all information posted on his/her website on feeds and obtain genuine rewards. It can increase popularity of a website by revealing contents; it is also a great way to obtain back links. Thus Really Simple Syndication feeds definitely help in rushing traffic to websites. Once your feed is on the web it is categorized and grouped together; this trait is liked by search engines. The categorization and grouping makes sense to the search engines and adds value to your website's relevance in the particular category area.

Marketing Really Simple Syndication feeds properly is a very imperative step. While creating Really Simple Syndication feeds, one thing should always remain in mind; the title should contain optimal search keywords. The more number of keywords in a RSS feed title, the likelihood of that feed coming up increases when specific search strings are entered. This does not mean that every keyword should be stashed forcefully into the title as it will render an irrelevant look to the Really Simple Syndication feed. Descriptors are also a huge crowd attractor. Keeping a descriptor precise, to the point yet interesting will urge people to click on the links. Since the RSS feeds are searched by themes; while submitting RSS feeds one should group the feeds into the appropriate theme. This act is sure to make your feed appear when similar themes are searched.

There are a large number of sites which will help one to submit his/ her Really Simple Syndication feed and get free exposure over the web. Feedage and Feedburner are two of the most efficient ones out there in the web. It acts like instant messengers when you want messages about your products or services to reach your potential customers instantly. That means whenever you launch new products or service your customers will be able to know about them. Web users have a tendency to keep regular track of the events and contents they like. Thus RSS feeds can definitely help websites gain popularity.

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Email Marketing Is The Future

What is email marketing? It is a great way to reach out to a large amount of consumers in a very cost effective way. One thing it isn't, is a way to get instant results. Email marketing takes time, it takes consistency. If you are trying to build an audience, make sure you have something to say or something to offer that will keep them interested. Consistency is key! Why do you think you keep seeing the same Beer commercials over and over and over again during the same football game? It's not because they think you will forget about them. It is because they know that the more they embed their brand into your head with a catchy jingle or funny commercial you will most likely go out and buy their product. Same goes with email marketing. One campaign is not enough. It builds a foundation. It shows you that there are potential customers out there and if you do not continue to communicate with them, they will go elsewhere.

The advantages of this type of marketing can be great. Here are a few advantages.

A return on investment can be tracked and has been proven to be high when done properly. Email marketing is often reported as second only to search marketing as the most effective online marketing tactic.

Advertisers can reach to a substantial number of email subscribers who have opted in to receive email communications on subjects of interest to them.

Almost half of American internet users check or send email on a typical day, with email blasts that are delivered between 1am and 5am outperforming those sent at other times in open and click rates.

If you are considering the use of an email marketing program you should make sure the program does not violate spam laws.

When utilizing this marketing the best way to go is use a service that offers the consumer a way to "Opt-in" it gives the customer a way to chose whether or not he or she wants to receive further advertising from the business. This is a great tool because it not only allows you to keep track of who you market to, it also does away with complaints from consumers that would not want to be solicited.

By 2016 advertisers will spend $77 billion on interactive marketing. Email marketing and social media will grow to 26% of all advertising spent as they are embedded in the marketing mix. So you can see that email marketing is the future.

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Create These 3 Things Before You Start an Internet Business

What if I showed you exactly what you can create before you start an internet business that will make it easy for you to shoot your $10,000 per month income goal?

The purpose of this article is to get you started on the right track making it easy for you to shoot your internet goals starting today.

Do you know that these 3 things are the major assets of top internet entrepreneurs and why getting them right from the start will make your internet marketing journey easy and profitable?

Let me finally show you these 3 things and how you can go about creating them easily step by step...

1. High ticket product in the range of $497 to $997.

2. An automated membership site where you are charging between $47 and $97 per month.

3. High ticket coaching program where you are charging $100-$500 per month for your one on one help to your clients.

The fact is that if you don't have these 3 components in your internet business it will be tough for you to earn big money online. In fact all the top earning internet experts have these 3 things even though you might not be noticing them at the front end.

Your front end products that you sell for $47 to $97 will only help you to break even your advertising or traffic generation cost.

Once you have recovered your traffic cost you can now start promoting your high ticket products, coaching program and monthly membership sites to your front end clients and many will purchase at least one out of these products. This will help you to earn big money from your online business.

How should I go about creating these products? I am sure this is your next question.

You can create all these 3 products while you are writing your articles to drive traffic to your internet business. Just make sure that you structure your top quality content in such a way that you can fit them in one of these 3 components in future.

With this tactic you will not only drive traffic to your website but simultaneously have a plan to create these 3 powerful components that will take your internet business profits right through the roof. You can earn as much profits as you like with this strategy.

Make sure to follow this strategy and take your internet business to the next level.

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The Business Of E-Commerce

E-commerce has long been awash with statistics. You can now purchase from the web readymade PowerPoint slides containing compelling statistics about e-commerce, just in case you need to pep up your own pitch to the board or your investors.

Most introductions to the topic have opened with predictions of mouth-watering revenues:

Billions of dollars generated in sales of goods and services and implementers of e-commerce systems. The hard facts and figures that made headlines following 1998's holiday season are now beginning to the take over as motivators. There's action in e-commerce, or e-business, or e-whatever. Most business people know they need to be a part of it. But what is it? The e-numbers are palatable; but what's the story?

Many definitions of e-commerce exist and all are useful to some extent. For most people e-commerce means selling items over the World Wide Web. Some people include charging for web content. Others concentrate on the sale of advertising space on websites and e-mail.

Along with these voices are those who argue e-commerce isn't just about the transacting with consumers, but it's also crucially concerned with inter-business trading. If you listen to too many hardware, software, and service vendors, you will come away with the dizzy sense that just about anything and everything can be e-commerce.

There's no agreement about what e-commerce is or what it might come to be, because e-commerce is the next big thing. In the cynical interpretation of that phrase, e-commerce is a magic marketing word that can be literally sprinkled on any dish.

Whatever e-commerce is, it attracts attention. In the more positive interpretation, e-commerce is a fundamental change in the way business is done. E-commerce is perceived as the next wave in the evolution of business and it is where we are all migrating.

Businesses aim to create dialogues that are relevant to the individual customer condition and concerns. In a company, the cost of acquiring a customer is a significant variable and the best business. Designing the business for repeated interactions with retained, quality customers is the stated aim of most leading service companies and the implicit aim of companies engaged in sophisticated lifestyle product branding.

If we can no longer simplify the task of adding value to our customers by making some broad assumptions about their wants and needs, then how can we protect the economic efficiency of the corporation? Drawing a chart that shows the ineluctable evolution of a product from mass-produced to individually-demanded is easy, but it's less easy to identify the evolutionary mechanism that takes us all the way.

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