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Career Advice

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:15:19 -0800

The other night I was watching the World Wrestling Federation,which is something that I like to do every Thursday night. Iknow, I know, but I find the show entertaining and relaxing in astrange way ... it's so ridiculous that there is no way to takeit seriously.Anyway, Stone Cold Steve Austin one of the famous wrestlerswith a notoriously bad temper was chewing someone out. SuddenlySteve stopped in mid-sentence and said "Look at me when I'mtalking to you". The person looked at him, then after anotherminute looked away. Steve repeated his words again, "Look at mewhen I'm talking to you!". This happened several times.This little drama got me to thinking, what is it about the eyes?When you are talking to someone where should you be looking?Does where you put your eyes have anything to do withadvancement in your career?It has been said that the "eyes are the mirror to the soul", andin my experience this has proven to be true time and time again.I have gotten into the habi...

3 Secrets to Landing a Home-Based Position

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:16:57 -0800

Secrets to Landing a Home-Based Position Copyright Sharon Davis.Landing a telecommute position isn't easy. Finding them in thefirst place is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Then,when you finally do find one that looks promising, it's filledbefore you can even click on 'apply for this job'.Why are they so few and far between anyway? Don't employersrealize the benefits of allowing their employees to telecommute;less sick time, increased productivity, lower overhead, and soforth?The truth is that you'd be surprised to know just how manycompanies do hire telecommuters. Most of them simply don't wantto advertise those openings on the Internet.But it's not all bad news. There are three very important rulesthat you should follow when pursuing a telecommute job. If youdo, your chances of getting hired will be much greater. If youbreak them, your chances are about as good as winning thelottery.Rule : Don't apply to positions that you aren't qualified for.A...

Working from Home ... For Yourself or Someone Else?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:17:39 -0800

Although many people badly want to work from home, not everyonewants to have to launch and run a fully-fledged business oftheir own in order to do so. For such people the desire to workfrom home is more about maximizing time to be with family,physical location, comfort and convenience than it is aboutentrepreneurship. If this is you, telecommuting may be the answer you've beenlooking for.WHAT IS TELECOMMUTING EXACTLY?For our purposes, telecommuting simply means an employee isworking from a location other than the employer's premises.Usually it means the employee is working from home, performingthe same functions that he or she would otherwise be doing inthe employer's office.ADVANTAGES OF TELECOMMUTINGThe advantages of telecommuting are many.> For the EmployeeFor parents with youngish children, perhaps the greatestbenefit of telecommuting is the increased time available tospend with family. Note, though, that one of the greatest mythsabout telecommuting is that i...

Examples of Reptilian Behavior in the Workplace

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:12:44 -0800

Got any modern-day dinosaurs in your office? Here are someexamples of reptilian behavior in the workplace:The reptilian brain, our oldest brain, operates at the level ofsurvival instinct. It's the life of easy choices -- Can I eatit? Will it eat me? Can I mate with it? This brain regulates basic life functions, generates strongprimitive emotions needed for survival lust, fear, aggression,doesn't take orders, and is so far away from "executive central"the neocortex it doesn't even know we have one. It is also theseat of addiction. Unmanaged it results in "poor judgment," so increase yourawareness and EQ to learn how to incorporate this vital butsometimes troublesome source of knowledge into your life. . Hitting your partner instead of hitting the in-box. EQ meansknowing how to manage your anger and the anger of others. . Banging the law clerk instead of banging the gavel.Sex is great at the right time, with the right person and thisrarely applies to the workplace....

Make Your Mark - How to Attract Clients and Grow Your Business

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:20:04 -0800

Marketing: how you attract clients and promote your business isan important part of your recipe for success and profitability.Developing a strategic marketing plan will ensure your successand allow you to not spend time and money in the wrong places.Don't hit the pavement or the floors until you have taken thetime to do some thinking and planning for the next months.The clarity and focus that results from creating a strongstrategic marketing plan will bring you what you are looking forwith more ease and more certainty. Use these marketingprinciples when creating a plan to ensure you will be in an evenstronger place this time next year. These marketing principalswill allow you to make your mark.Do an Assessment Before you jump into this new business climateaccess your marketing efforts from last year. Review all yourexpenses from last year. Evaluate if you have more or less tospend this year and review the success or failure of each ofyour expenses and efforts individ...

Summer Sales Doldrums - What To Do

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:14:46 -0800

Last week I talked about how to take a vacation when you're theleader of the band. This week I want to talk about summer sales.Many sales people and just as many business owners bemoan theirannual summer sales slump. Their numbers are down and they justcan't understand it. It's as if their whole business is paralyzed because sales dryup or customers are on vacation. In my experience, that'shogwash. When you take that attitude, you are selling yourself abill of goods not worth the paper it's printed on. There is no need to punish ourselves about this perceived?seasonal drop in sales, or slower pace of sales. Instead, it'simportant to realize the natural cycles people and businesses gothrough. In sales for years, I found July and August were totallydifferent than the rest of the year. Peoples' heads aresomewhere else - they don't want to be sold anything. That said, there are a number of things those of us on thevendor side can do to offset this tendency. . These ...

Asphalt Paving Company Serving Property Management Corporations

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:16:48 -0800

Manhatten Paving Company now offers its asphalt paving servicesto property management companies in Los Angeles, California.Thus, enabling them to get greater discounts for asphalt pavingwork conducted to meet their specifications across a multitudeof properties. To keep asphalt paving costs at a minimal formanagement companies, Manhatten Paving Company offers discountsto clients who provide repeat business throughout the year.Asphalt paving maintenance for these companies are a majorconcern that can be dealt with on better cost related terms.Thesummer months provide the most distress on asphalt pavement, soit's imperative to stay ahead of asphalt paving maintenanceissues before they get out of hand. Paul Lane is the perfectperson to speak with regarding asphalt driveway paving concernsfor consumers in the Los Angeles and South Bay area. To allowManhatten Paving the opportunity to service your paving needs,feel free to take a look at our website

Paving The Way for California's Asphalt Consumers

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:15:25 -0800

The California asphalt paving industry is ever-changing and inorder to provide the best services, asphalt paving companies areturning to new technologies to stay ahead of the competition.Asphalt technology in California has been changing since thecreation of Hot Mix Asphalt and will continue to change as timepermits. Asphalt rubber pavement was introduced in , whichshocked many industry experts. Asphalt rubber pavement seemedpromising to those in the industry who were ready for a change.On the other end of the spectrum were industry experts whothought that the world wasn't ready for such technologies to beimplemented.In Tom Kuennens article titled, 'Asphalt Rubber Makes a QuietComeback' shown in Better Roads Magazine, he describes rubberasphalt as, 'a chemically reacted mix of liquid asphalt binderwith to crumb rubber. The rubber is obtained fromreclaimed tires, and added to liquid asphalt. It's reacted atelevated temperatures prior to being mixed with aggreg...

A Message From Santa

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:15:42 -0800

My first job in retail was as a professional Father Christmasfor a group of retail stores...at the age of .On leaving school, I'd come to Australia with my parents onholiday from Scotland and decided to stay for a couple of yearsto work and study. It was getting close to Christmas and Ineeded some money to pay the rent. It was also the beginning ofsummer.Five small stores in a shopping strip in the Perth suburb ofMidland had banded together to hire a Father Christmas buthadn't had much luck in attracting a retired pensioner, theirpreferred candidate. The physical nature of the job wasn'tappealing to the candidates. You see, they were expecting'Father Christmas' to march up and down the pavement in hisSanta Suit carrying two big bags, one filled with balloons withthe names of the stores printed on them and the other withlollies. This would be in the heat of summer. No seat to sit on,no air-conditioning, and six hours a day on your feet.The idea was that children would...

Keys To Starting Your Own Clothing Company

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:29:49 -0800

Ever wanted to start your own clothing company? Its not asdifficult as you think. What do you absolutely need? . A decent logo . Creative concepts and graphics - DesignTalent . A unique, blank apparel supplier . A decent screenprinter . A Line Sheet to show potential buyers . Sales andpromotional talent. Which do you think is most important? Its obviously designtalent you say? Are you Joking? You must be joking. Have youstepped out of the house recently? Have you seen Von Dutchclothing? Crayon weilding Chimpanzes produce better designs.Furthermore, I imagine the monkeys are more sanitary, but Idigress. is clearly the most important element. You can create anentire line of fashion forward, beautiful clothing but if youcan't pitch it - no one will ever see it excluding your mom ofcourse. So, unless you want a closet full of your fantasticdesigns, ask yourself the following two questions: Can I sell? In other words......can I hit the pavement with my line shee...

Summer Sales Doldrums - What To Do

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:08:52 -0800

Unspoken Rules Of The Road For Truckers

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:19:13 -0800

Many truckers seem like they belong to a secret society and partof that membership consists of various courtesies and unspokenrules of the road. Trucking companies are privy to those rules,but don't always let the newbies know about them. Those newtruck drivers get to learn the hard way. But if they are lucky,veteran truckers will give them a probationary pass to thesecret society. Membership has its privileges!Unspoken Rule - Acknowledging other truckers in this secretsociety. Common courtesy on the roads is a little thing, but canpay off big if you are ever in the need of some assistance. CBradios are often used to recognize other truckers and even afriendly wave does the trick. Unspoken Rule - Passing thepavement. Sometimes on busy roads, truckers may not be able tokeep an eye on all of the traffic around them. Fellow truckerstraveling in other lanes will often flash their lights or makecontact by CB radio to tell another truck when they have safelypassed anoth...

Tires, Your Most Essential Truck Accessory

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:52:51 -0700

There you are, driving along the highway in your X when youglance off to the side only to see an oh-so-inviting muddylogging trail. "Can't pass this one up", you say to yourself, asyou tug on the steering wheel and head off to -wheeler'sheaven. Next thing you know, you're using your cell phone if itworks out in no-man's land to call a tow truck. What happened?In the excitement of the moment, did you forget you still hadhighway tires on your truck? Oops!Most light trucks come equipped with All Purpose tires, whichare fine for everyday driving. But if you're an offroadenthusiast, you'll want to take the time to find the tire that'sperfect for your offroad adventures. And there are plenty ofoptions. ALL-SEASON All-Purpose TIRES. These tires are adequate fordriving in all four seasons. Most carry an MS designationMudSnow but are really meant only for light snow. They don'thave the proper rubber compound for cold weather, nor the opentread block pattern for the t...

Winter Driving Tips

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:21:11 -0700

REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish thisarticle free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, printpublication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged andyou include the copyright and author information Resource Boxat the end. You may not use this article in any unsolicitedcommercial email spam.You may retrieve this article by:Autoresponder: winterdrivinggetresponse.comWebsite: http:www.apluswriting.netarticleswinterdriving.txtWords: Copyright: Marilyn PokorneyPlease leave the resource box intact with an active link, andsend a courtesy copy of the publication in which the articleappears to: marilynpnctc.net------------------------------------------------------------When winter weather strikes the best thing to do is to stay homeor wherever you may be at the time. But if you absolutely mustbe driving, then here are some tips from the experts to keep yousafe.First of all, make sure your car is in perfect working order....

Jaguar XJ8 L

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:46:53 -0700

For ages the Holy Grail of luxury-car recipes has been tosomehow blend sumptuous richness with sleek high-tech sport. Butrarely are the fruits of such compromise anything close toperfect. For instance, when attempting this blend, really sportyluxury cars tend to look thinly contrived when they try to beolde-world traditional at the same time. Likewise for plushquasi limos that attempt any sort of athletic sportiness.One of the few cars that's arguably pulled off this blend withdeep genuineness is Jaguar's luxury flagship, the XJ.These big sedans are offered in base XJ and hotter XJR modelson a -inch wheelbase, or in XJ L, Vanden Plas, and Super Vversions with a -inch wheelbase. All are powered by a.-liter V. It makes hp in XJ, XJ L, and Vanden Plas or hp in the supercharged XJR and Super V. A -speed automaticis the only available transmission.We recently got a week-long opportunity to test an XJ L, anexperience that we truly savored from beginni...

Tactical Driving Tips

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:11:28 -0700

The winter and driving shopping season is right around thecorner. We need to remember that in the winter, with snow andfreezing conditions, our driving tactics need to change.Accidents will occur on the snow and ice that wouldn't on drypavement. This article will cover the important things toremember and how to drive safely.The most important thing that everyone needs to remember is thatyou cannot stop as fast on icy or snow covered pavement. Youneed to drive slower which will give you more time to slow down.When you need to come to a stop anywhere give yourself more timeby starting to slow down earlier than usual. When driving behindother vehicles make sure that you leave a bigger distancebetween you and the vehicle in front. This way you will havemore time to slow down and also react to unexpected stops.Slow down everywhere and anything that you do. Take turnsslower, drive on straight roads slower and slow down alittleeven on slight curves in the road. Anytime you hav...

The Benefits of Snow Blower Tire Chains

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:13:15 -0700

Snow blowers generally come in two styles: one stage or twostage. Two stage snow blowers have one or more low-speed metalaugers that break up the snow and movie it into a separatehigh-speed fan that blows the snow out the discharge chute.These machines are usually self-propelled, either with largewheels equipped with tire chains or, in some case, tracks. Snowblower tire chains are important for these large wheels because,without them, they would not be able to force themselves throughthe snow, much less clear it out of the way.Like other tire chains, snow blower tire chains are available ina few different styles. They can be purchased in two link orfour link spacing. In two link spacing, there is a cross chainevery second side chain link. Similarly, four link spacing meansthat there is a cross chain every fourth side chain link. Twolink spacing generally provides for a smoother ride and bettertraction. As with other tire chains, snow blower tire chains canbe purchased w...

Dealing with Motorcycle Tire Wear

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:13:40 -0700

Worn out is to jeans, dilapidation is to buildings, exhaustionto humans - when it comes to tires it is tire wear. Tire wear is the actual removal of rubber from the tire due toscuffing. The latter is the process of scrubbing of material offthe tires which results to cupping, flat band upright tire wearcommon on the rear tire and side flat band tire wear commonon front tire. Side tire wear also happens on both sides of thefront tire and also to a minor degree on both sides of the reartire. The reason why tires have side tear is because of itsinteraction to the pavement. Do you still remember the Newton'sFirst Law of Motion? Newton said, "Every object in a state ofuniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless anexternal force is applied to it". Thus, to make a motorcycleturn, you must apply force because the motorcycle will continueto run in a straight, natural inertial centrifugal force. Thisforce is responsible for scuffing and eventually, side wear o...

Choosing the Best Tire Chains for Your ATV

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:13:35 -0700

There is an endless selection of tire chains available for allstyles of motor vehicles, and ATVs are no exception. ATV tirechains vary depending on both the style of the vehicle and thedriver's preference or needs. One of the first things a potential ATV tire chain purchaser maywant to consider is whether they want two or four link spacing.Spacing refers to the number of side chain links skipped betweencross chains. With two link spacing, cross chains occur everytwo side chain links, and with four link spacing, cross chainsoccur every four side chain links. Most experts agree that twolink is always better, because it provides for a more consistentride by having more chain on the face of the tire. The result isa smoother ride, allowing for more steering control.V-Bar chains, which are helpful on hills, ice, and hard packedconditions are available in both two- and four-link spacing.However, they are not recommended on pavement since they candamage the surface. Other optio...

Choosing the Right Tractor Tire Chains

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:10:29 -0700

Tractor tire chains come in many of the same models, styles, anddesigns as other tire chains. Depending on the size and brand ofthe tractor and tractor wheel, a variety of tire chains can befound.Like most other types of tire chains, there are many differentoptions available in tractor tire chains. The most popularchoice, and the most widely recommended, is two-link spacingwith an optional V-Bar. Two link spacing means that there is across chain every second side chain link. Basically, it hastwice as many cross chains as the four-link spacing, which onlyhas a cross chain every fourth side chain link. The extra chainsprovide for a more steady, smooth ride and more steeringcontrol. The optional V-Bar chains are extremely helpful on ice,hills, and other hard-packed conditions. While V-Bar chains areavailable in both two- and four-link spacing, they should not beused on pavement since they can damage the surface of the road.Kubota Tractor tire chains are available in the ba...

Parts Train presents the Best Wheels in Town; Plus other

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:13:28 -0700

Parts Train's Wheels feature high-quality casting and a smoothfinish. They are specially engineered for strength anddurability, while the strong alloy reduces unsprung weight foreven better handling. The wheels are also rust-resistant andeasy to maintain. Your car wheels are often the dirtiest part ofyour car because they are constantly exposed to the elementscorrosive brake dust, ocean or road salt, stones, cinders andsticky tar.When polishing aluminum or chrome wheels, expensive wheelpolishes are unnecessary. Do you know that that ordinary, whitetoothpaste works just as well? With just the right amount offine abrasives needed to clean teeth, you are on your way tosparkling that expensive Volkswagen wheels and chrome parts. Thewheels are some of the most important parts of your vehicle,helping it reach its maximum performance. Yet, they are alsosome of the most overlooked components of a car. By giving themextra care every month, enthusiasts can enhance the performan...

Towing Your New Trailer

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:10:07 -0700

You have bought a new trailer and have your first trip allplanned out. Are you ready to start out on your trip? Assumingyou have done all inspections for your trailer and cargo, thenhere are a few tips for being on the road and towing yourtrailer safely. Remember, there is a big difference between justdriving your vehicle and hauling a load behind it. Handlingcharacteristics will be startlingly different. Practicing onroads with little traffic or even in empty parking lots willhelp to give you a feel for how your vehicle will handle indifferent situations. And while in a deserted parking lot, it isa good time to practice backing and parking. To back a trailer, turn your wheel right to back right and turnyour wheel left to back left. Oversteering can cause the trailerto turn sharply, so do gradual movements. If you get in a bind,just pull forward and straighten everything out and try again.Don't forget to consult your vehicles's owners manual forinformation on the correc...

Protect Your Car From Road Salt

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:15:45 -0700

REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish thisarticle free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, printpublication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged andyou include the copyright and author information Resource Boxat the end. You may not use this article in any unsolicitedcommercial email spam.You may retrieve this article by:Autoresponder: roadsaltgetresponse.com Website:http:www.apluswriting.netarticlesroadsalt.txtWords: including resource box Copyright: MarilynPokorneyPlease leave the resource box intact with an active link, andsend a courtesy copy of the publication in which the articleappears to: marilynpnctc.net------------------------------------------------------------Every winter drivers should take active steps to protect theircar from road salt.Road salt is necessary for safe transportation when snow and iceaccumulate on roads and highways and cause dangerous drivingconditions.Salt was first used in the...

Job Hunting Tips #1 Containing Anxiety

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:23:39 -0700

It hangs from the ceiling above your bed while you toss throughthe night hours. It waits inside the door of every employmentoffice you enter. It dogs your footsteps as you pound the jobsearch pavement. It lounges in an empty chair as you crawlthrough another desultory interview. It sits on your shoulderwhile you balance your checkbook's alarmingly diminishingbalance.Its name is anxiety. It's made up of fear, self-doubt, guilt,dread, and self-reproach. It ties your stomach in knots, makessweat ooze from your pores, makes your head hurt, your memoryblur, and your concentration dissipate. You can't wash it away,will it away or beat it away. The only way to contain it is toembrace it, to make it your ally and your friend. How?. Although anxiety can unnerve you and make you feel paralyzed,consider its ability to energize you. Watch it carefully,without emotion or judgment distorting your vision, and you willsee it raise the hairs on your neck, excite your thoughtprocesses...

Tips For The Job Searcher

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:20:57 -0700

I've searched for a few jobs in my time, and I've interviewedmany hundreds of people. Here are some things that I've learnedwhich have had great success. I hope they are of value to anyjob searchers.Treat job hunting as a full time occupation - If you arecurrently unemployed and can physically or mentally work, thenthere is absolutely no excuse for not spending every wakingmoment looking for a job. You can read want ads over breakfast,go on an interview in the morning, spend lunch on the phonescheduling a couple more interview for later in the week, go onanother interview in the afternoon and write a few letters overdinner. After dinner, you can surf the internet researching yourcareer, locale and companies. The point is, there is nothingmore important than finding a job - it is the basis of survival.Treat it as such.Research - Spend your evenings doing research about potentialemployers. First you are looking for companies who need to hiresomeone with your qualificat...