Monday, November 30, 2015

Optimizing Mind Mapping Contents (part 2 of 2)

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Below are some tips on how to fully optimize your map in a way that people will appreciate and not criticize.

1. Ask yourself a lot of things.
It is through being intuitive that you learn on how to handle your situation. Ask yourself about the map that you have done. Does the entire topic which is connected with some sub-topics co-relate with each other? Or are there ideas that are not really relevant to what you are trying to convey? Be creative enough to move certain topics and put them in place if things are not making sense any longer. You’ll never know it may just make sense at that angle. This process can increase the completeness and value of your map.

2. Collapse the map.
Don’t tear it all down just collapse its meaning, you have to shatter the contents of your map in order to achieve topmost topics which are considered as the most important ones and are mainly visible. Look at your map in a holistic way including the central theme and its sub-topics. This will trigger a self-explanatory process.

3. Arrange chronologically.
Your primary topics should appear primarily to achieve a logical sequence and logical understanding. If you don’t see things are arranged based on ideas, and then structure your map in a way that will make sense. Don’t leave topics astray around your map.

Remember, as the one projecting the map, you have to have a goal of instilling in the mind of the people who are seeing your mind to see things the way you do because if they are seeing different, then you’re in big trouble.

Furthermore, your mind map should be something that reminds you everything. It should act as a recall instrument and not a thing to ponder on in the long run.

Optimizing Mind Mapping Contents (part 1 of 2)

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There you have it, your own mind map. But wait, thing is, you wanted people to see this. You wanted them to understand and analyze things the way you see it. Are you sure that your mind mapping contents are enough to be shown? If you wanted to utilize your map to be able to communicate the information you have to other people, you have to review everything critically. Does your idea communicate in an organized and understandable manner or is it still vague to you? If it seems vague, then you have to go back to the drawing board.

It is a rule that when you convey something, you have to understand the information you are giving out or else your name and reputation will be in jeopardy. The ideas should communicate in an unambiguous and clear manner. For someone who is seeing the ideas on your map for the very first time, he or she should make sense out of everything including the hierarchy of importance of the different sub-topics and topics. Your wording and topic must coincide with each other so as not to confuse people who will see it. Neatness should also be maintained.

Whether you like it or not, people are going to barge in their opinions and comments regarding your map. Their judgments will be all based on how you have constructed your map. Their views will be concerned mainly on how they have clearly or vaguely understood the ideas that you have presented. That is why, it is important that you present the kind of appeal that is ideal for them to see.

Friday, November 27, 2015

You can Take a Romantic Lake Tahoe Vacation (part 2 of 2)

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The south shore area, on the other hand, is much more pulsating and appropriate for a high energy environment, mass market hotel/motel accommodations, glitz and the other commodity Nevada is famous for, gambling.

The lit-up casinos and resorts can be seen for miles around at night, a good indicator that one has crossed the state line.

Romantic and idyllic times to visit Lake Tahoe is around early June, and September to mid October.

Weekdays during the summer season is a busy day for lake Tahoe, but wait for the summer weekends, where it gets unbearably busy, which is not surprising since over 30 million people live within a 350 mile radius of Lake Tahoe.
Take a day to circle the lake by car, but it would take 3 days to find suitable areas to relax, get active outdoors and getting a taste of the varied dining and entertainment choices.

For the romantic, the North Shore side of Lake Tahoe is also known as the quiet side.

On then north shore you find some attractive little towns with some fine heritage buildings, quaint little roadside taverns, and accommodation in like cvbacation rentals and standard hotels.

Most of those hotels found here include romantic studio cabins for a very relaxing Lake Tahoe vacation.

The north shore around Homewood and Tahoe City, as well as Truckee, has an old west feel and some neat little shops and restaurants.

Truckee also has some scenic views at the Donner Summit Bridge, where in the winter you’ll find skiing with fewer crowds to deal compared to resorts.

If one is also looking for good vacation camping spots, you’ll find them along the lake’s west shore.

So pack up those bags with your loved one and take a romantic Lake Tahoe vacation.

You can Take a Romantic Lake Tahoe Vacation (part 1 of 2)

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If you want to try out something new and spend a weekend or even a week-long vacation, then you can take a romantic Lake Tahoe vacation.

Spectacularly nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe is one of today’s finest vacation destinations around the United States.

Lake Tahoe is located along the border between California and Nevada, but wait until you get to experience the natural and breathtaking beauty of Lake Tahoe where you will be surely captivated by its romantic setting and natural charm.

Travel experts agree that there are more romantic Lake Tahoe vacation ideas, accommodation and sightseeing activities.

Only a short 60-mile ride from Reno, and an easy drive from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe can be a fine romantic getaway for either a weekend retreat or a honeymoon setting.

The beauty and charm of Tahoe is its unique mix of mountain air, scenery and activities, highlighted with big name entertainment, dining and nightlife.

No wonder it is considered by far the best and the largest alpine lake in North America.

But Tahoe is not just synonymous with parties and social gatherings or sporting adventures, it can also be a getaway for those who wish to have a peaceful day of rest and solitude.

The north shore of Lake Tahoe is the area for those seeking a more serene environment, with world-class and finer lodging options.

Activities in the north shore area are considered a bit laid back and suits a slower paced environment.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Kitesurfing in South Florida (part 2 of 2)

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Like any extreme sport, there is the risk of harm if safety rules are not followed. For one, you must learn to launch and land well. For launching, experts say that it is safer to launch on the water. This makes the inflatable kite a better choice, although there are some who prefer foil kites. In landing, avoid crowded areas. Considering that you have no control over the wind, you must be able to anticipate the spot where it is safest to land.

Very strong winds are not recommended for the new rider. If your kite flies too fast, you will have difficulty in controlling it. This makes kitesurfing in South Florida ideal for both beginners and old riders, as the winds in that area are not too strong, although steady.

Another cause of accidents is equipment failure. Although this does not happen always, it is important to check your equipment before using them. After using them, it is also wise to check if there was no damage to it so you can replace whatever parts or items that need replacement. For those who buy used equipment, make sure to inspect the items well to make sure that there are no defects.

Kitesurfing in South Florida is a memorable, even life-changing, experience for some people. But before putting on your wet suits, make sure that you know what safety measures to take, what code of conduct to follow. Make the experience as enjoyable to others as it is to you. Ride safely!

Kitesurfing in South Florida (part 1 of 2)

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When one speaks of kitesurfing, we imagine someone effortlessly riding the waves with a kite pulling him. While it may seem fun and simple, there's more to the sport than meets the eye. Kitesurfing can be a dangerous sport, if safety measures are not observed.

But kitesurfing is not as difficult or dangerous as it already is if you choose your location well. For those who are new to the sport, kitesurfing in South Florida is the way to go.

The concept of a kite pulling something like a boat has long been created in the 13th century. Back then it was called kitesailing. This was used as a means to transport goods and things by tying the kite to a canoe. The idea was to use the kite to make sailing faster. Centuries after, this has become a major sport and is now what we call as kitesurfing.

Kitesurfing as a sport is slowly gaining recognition in most states. Before choosing a kitesurfing school, check if it has passed certification from the appropriate agency. See also if it is a member or affiliate of kitesurfing associations. This will ensure you that the people in this school know what they're doing.

While you may learn on your own, others suggest that you take kitesurfing courses to learn. There are many schools in Miami, Fort Myers and Sarasota. Other cities have those as well. If you feel shy in taking group lessons, there are some establishments which offer private lessons.

Although you need to pay a higher fee for that, the good thing about it is you are able to learn at your own pace without feeling self-conscious. And you have the trainer all for yourself, so he can answer whatever training questions that you may have.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Beautiful Landscaping: Planning is the Key (part 2 of 2)

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Create a Landscape Design

So you goal has been set. The next thing you must do is to create the landscape design you want for your yard. This process can be way too easy if you have landscaping software. Nevertheless, you can use a piece of paper and colored pencils to begin sketching and designing your landscape. Here’s how:

• Create a simple, scaled drawing of the site. Sketch its utilities, walks, and driveways and note where paved surfaces are. Then, point out the areas where flower beds, patios, vegetable garden and play areas will be situated.

• By drawing arrows, indicate sun angles as well as prevailing winds for winter and summer. Make sure to circle the place in your yard that need wind protection or shade.

• Highlight areas where landscaping height or width is restricted. Also, emphasize the place where drainage is poor and the areas with standing water. Note also the trees and shrubs already existing in your yard.

While sketching your landscape design, consider the needs and habits of your family. Make a design that best satisfies not just their needs but their hearts’ desire. Discuss with your family the things they want to incorporate and prioritize the most important aspects.

Survey available Materials

Once you’ve come up with a fascinating design, what you need to do next is to review the materials needed and find out how much the whole project will cost. List down the price of all the materials you need to complete the project. These include benches, plants, rocks, the bricks and many more. Also, include in your computation the labor cost. When you already know how much you need to spend for your home landscaping, you can now decide when to push through with the project.

Those are the basic steps involved in every landscaping planning. So if you want a home that’s beautiful in and out, give it a good interior design matched with an attractive landscape. And in every landscaping project bear in mind that proper planning is the key.

Beautiful Landscaping: Planning is the Key (part 1 of 2)

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So you want to create a fascinating landscape garden around your home? It may sound so easy, but it’s not. Putting your dream garden into reality always require proper landscaping planning so you won’t end up delaying its execution because of increased cost and other problems.

Even if you will to do the task yourself, you still need to plan everything from day one. Careful planning results to a well-designed landscape that will surely bring pleasure to your family and will increase the value of your property. Remember: it isn’t just about placing trees and plants around your home. It is rather an art involving conscious organization of your outdoor space to make it not just pleasing to the eyes but a truly enjoyable place to stay in.

Set your goals

An American like you will surely spend big bucks for their home and building landscaping. To avoid putting much of that money to waste, you should set a goal and focus on realizing that. Also, you must understand not just how but why you landscape. Among the main goals of landscaping are:

• To develop and organize the area around your home for maximum use and human satisfaction

• To create a harmonious visual relationship between your house and the yard.

• To minimize landscape maintenance to a more practical level.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Play the Guitar-Fast, Easy and Efficiently (part 2 of 2)

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Step 2. Be equipped with the right references and materials that you can single-handedly use. Though having someone around is better than being alone. If you’re lucky enough to pull someone along the way of learning, be sure he or she knows something about guitars. Let him or her tune your guitar or teach you how to properly tune a guitar. He or she could also perform some examples and comment on your work.

But if you are alone in this fight, try purchasing manuals or if you have an internet connection in your home, try searching the net for websites that offer free tutorial and instructions. There are numerous sites that can teach you step by step on how to execute a chord.

Step 3. Memorize the important basic chords. Not just mentally, but physically. It is not only important that your mind remembers each note and fret but it is also essential that your fingers and hands create proper communication in between notes to maintain equilibrium and efficiency.

If you’re starting to develop blisters on the tips of your fingers, that would be an advantage for blisters, in time, can form calluses that can make your fingers numb and can make you play better without the pain of pressing on the strings.

Step 4. Practice. Make it a daily habit. If possible, be attached to it. Never leave your guitar just lying around and idle. Always play with it. Be addicted. Never give up on your endearment for you will reap what you sow, don’t give up just yet. Focus. Hard times are for beginners.

Not unless you have the power to master playing the guitar for only a day, practice is always a better way to enhance your skills.

Play the Guitar-Fast, Easy and Efficiently (part 1 of 2)

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Not everybody is gifted with the art of music. Some can sing with it or dance with it but only a few chosen ones can actually play a specific musical instrument. It would take all of your endearing overflowing patience and precious, precious time to create one piece of melody and make it whole. This is one predicament most beginners have when learning to play something.

This article would be discussing how to play one musical instrument that is pretty considered as the most popular among other instruments for the reason that it is one of the cheapest and handy instruments you can drag along anytime, anywhere you want – the guitar.

Several professional guitarists admit that they have to give it their all to perfectly master the art of playing the guitar. It took them a lot of determination and patience to learn which is the finest key to learning, not only a guitar but any other instrument alike.

But if you’re still having second thoughts, and yet you really, really want to learn, erase the negativity and begin as early as possible. What better time to start than now.

Below are some of the basic steps on how to ease your way through guitar playing.

Step 1. Decide on what type of guitar to play with. There are basically two types – acoustic and electric. To differentiate, an acoustic is more preferred than the electric although the electric is easier to manipulate. Either way, never start your lesson without having a guitar. It’s like going to school without your books.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Diet Makeover Tips to Help You Lose 10 Pounds or More (part 2 of 2)

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Purchase Guilt-Free Snacks

The on-going need to stay fit and healthy brought about the creation of guilt-free snacks that you can munch on without worrying of gaining extra pounds. This is extremely helpful if you still are having a hard time giving up your in-between meal sessions or fighting those nasty cravings.

Some of these healthier alternatives include almonds, dried fruits, sugar-free desserts and more. Even your favorite condiments now have their organic counterparts, which are free of the chemicals sometimes attributed to weight gain.

Drinks and beverages that pack a lot of calories should also be lessened, if not eliminated. Instead of drinking carbonated sodas and commercially packed fruit juices, opt for healthier diet sodas and freshly squeezed juices. Also remember to add a sugar-free packet to your bottled water whenever you drink one.

Choose White Meat Instead of Red

The best way to lose weight without eliminating protein is to choose white meat over red. Skinless chicken breasts are very lean and contain high quality protein, which is essential in losing weight. Baking them can further enhance their nutritional value.

Another one of the diet makeover tips you can use is to substitute fish meat for your pork or beef. Fish meat is healthier and contains high quality fatty acids that can help improve heart and other bodily functions. Nevertheless, remember to include protein in your diet to create balance.

Diet Makeover Tips to Help You Lose 10 Pounds or More (part 1 of 2)

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It is certainly difficult to look for a diet plan that suits your lifestyle. However, you must remember that going on a diet is a lifestyle change itself. You must be willing to make early sacrifices in order to get you nearer to your goal. Luckily, there are several diet makeover tips you can use to help ease the transition. These are by no means diet routines but rather a way of changing your eating habit healthily and gradually.

With the number of diet techniques sprouting here and there, you definitely need a helping hand in choosing the right one. These tips can help you land the perfect regimen for you as well as shorten the time it will take you to lose those extra pounds.

Plan Your Meals

The first and most important part of transitioning into a healthy lifestyle is planning correctly what you must eat. This is can be daunting task especially for those who are always on the go. You must remember, though, that this step is important in helping you get used to the new eating habits.

Everyday, you must remember to plan you meal before you even take them. For instance, before eating breakfast, you must set up a desired meal plan the night before. Pack your food beforehand to ensure that you get the right measurements required by whatever diet method you are taking. The same goes for your lunch and dinner. As you continue with the diet, you wouldn’t believe how easy and beneficial it is to plan a meal beforehand.

Purge Your Fridge and Pantry

This is probably one of the hardest sacrifices you have to make in order to lose weight. It is time for you to open your fridge and other food storage and purge them of any unhealthy food. Throw that ice cream, cake, chips, candies and everything that are unhealthy, and replace them with healthier alternatives, like whole wheat pretzels and crackers, breads and pastas.

Saturday, November 14, 2015

What Are the Different Type of Kidney Stones (part 2 of 2)

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The good news is that kidney stones can be treated and prevented. Sometimes drinking lots of water and taking some medication will help flush it out of the body. If the stones are too big, then surgery will be needed.

If you have had kidney stones in the past, remember that they can be happen again so you should take preventive measures. You should drink lots of water daily and make changes in your diet.

For instance, if you want to reduce the risk of developing calcium stones, you have to reduce your intake of certain vegetables such as asparagus and cooked spinach. You should also drink less tea and limit the chocolate you eat.

Since uric acid stones come from eating too much meat products, cut down your fish, meat and poultry intake. Should you be at risk for cystine or struvite stones, ask your doctor for preventive medication.

You will never know what kind of kidney stones are in your body unless you go visit a doctor. From there, he or she can tell you what it is and then recommend the proper treatment.  Most of the time, you can flush it out yourself but if there is no other choice, you may have to undergo surgery.

Believe it or not, in most cases doctors do not know what causes kidney stones to appear. They may have an idea what caused it after identifying what kind of stone it is and only recommend what preventive measures you can take so it does not happen again. If you don’t take this seriously, remember they do come back.

What Are the Different Type of Kidney Stones (part 1 of 2)

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There are 4 kinds of kidney stones and these are formed by different salts found in your urine. What makes each one different is what caused it.

One of the most common is the calcium stone.

These stones can easily be identified because it looks spiky or at times large and smooth. The reason why these are called calcium stones is because these are made from calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate.

You may have calcium stones if you have excess levels of Vitamin D or an overactive parathyroid gland. This occurs frequently to people suffering from cancer or kidney disease.

The second type of kidney stone is the uric acid stones. These are smooth, soft and color brown and you get it from eating too much meat products. People who are at risk of this are patients who have just undergone chemotherapy.

The third type is the struvite or infection stones. These are big and appear like a horn like shape that often develops when you have excess amounts of ammonia in your body.

You are at risk of this if you already have UTI or urinary tract infection because the bacteria that causes this infection generates ammonia. Unlike the first two types of kidney stones, this one is generally found in women.

The fourth and last is the cystine stones. This is easy to tell because it is color yellow and crystalline. You can also have cystine stones if you have high levels of cystine in your urine. But this is very rare because it can only happen if you have a genetic order known as cystinuria. This occurs when kidney tubules are not reabsorbing the amino acids adequately.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Buying Human Growth Hormone Online (part 2 of 2)

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Go for a Reputable Online Store

Buying HGH online can really be a challenge because of the increasing number of online stores selling it. Now, you might get confused and even buy the inferior product which could be dangerous to your health. The solution: go for a reputable online store. How will you know then if that's a reliable store that you're looking at? First, check its About Us page. Often a reliable site which is already years in service includes an About Us page to inform their consumers of what they really are and how long they have been operating.

Also, check the site for testimonials. Customers who have already purchased products from their site often leave testimonials indicating their experience and their desire to purchase again. And lastly, check whether the site has a valid address and contact information. Often times, you can find it at the Contact Us page. At least if you have complaints about your purchase, you know where and how to reach them.

So, these are just simple tips to help you buy genuine human growth hormone online. Last piece of reminder though, never buy in haste. Take your time when checking the sites and products and exert effort in doing research or consultation. Only through these you will find the best HGH that will work for you.

Buying Human Growth Hormone Online (part 1 of 2)

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Keeping you looking and feeling younger is perhaps the main reason why you are considering using human growth hormone products, supplements, or injections. But are you aware that there are lots of scam HGH products circulating in the market now? If you're not, then it's high time you look into these products deeper before you purchase one. And since most of these products are being sold via the Internet, you have to be cautious when buying human growth hormone online. Here are some important tips to help you find that genuine HGH product that you need.

Research is the Key

Before you buy HGH online, you might be bombarded with so many questions such as:

1.) Which HGH products are genuine and not?
2.) Do these HGH products have side effects?
3.) Does HGH really slow aging?
4.) What is the best HGH product to buy?

To find the answers to these questions, research is the key. That is right! Go out there and make some effort to check out each and every product, read HGH reviews, and really talk to people who have already used HGH products. Do you have a friend who can prove the benefits of HGH after using it? Then, seek his/her advice. Or how about taking the time to gain in-depth knowledge through reading HGH reviews? The process of research may take a long time and effort, but it will be worth it.

Consult a Qualified Doctor

If you think your efforts will be put to waste through research, then you might as well consult a qualified doctor before you buy HGH online. Most doctors provide a prescription if they feel that you really need one. And you can actually purchase HGH over the counter. But if you find it more convenient to buy online, since the Internet is just a click away, you can always check the prescription given to you and make it your guide when buying. Please do take note of the term and dosage of HGH use.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Google Adsense Profits Mixed In With Affiliate Marketing (part 2 of 2)

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What about Google Adsense?

Google Adsense is actually some sort of an affiliate marketing program.  In Google Adsense, Google act as the intermediary between the affiliates and the merchants.  The merchant, or the advertiser, would simply sign up with Google and provide the latter with text ads pertaining to their products.  These ads, which is actually a link to the advertiser’s website, would then appear on Google searches as well as on the websites owned by the affiliates, or by those webmasters who have signed up with the Google Adsense program.

While one can find a lot of similarities between Google Adsense and other affiliate marketing programs, you can also see a lot of differences.  In Google Adsense, all the webmaster has to do is place a code on his website and Google takes care of the rest.  The ads that Google would place on your site would generally be relevant to the content of your site.  This would be advantageous both for you and for the advertiser, as the visitors of your site would more or less be actually interested with the products being advertised.

The Google Adsense program compensates the affiliate in a pay-per-click basis.  The advertisers would pay Google a certain amount each time their ad on your site is clicked and Google would then forward this amount to you through checks, although only after Google have deducted their share of the amount.  Google Adsense checks are usually delivered monthly.  Also, the Google Adsense program provides webmasters with a tracking tool that allows you to monitor the earnings you actually get from a certain ad.

So, where do all of these lead us to?

Where else but to profits, profits and even more profits!  Affiliate marketing programs and the Google Adsense program simply work, whether you are the merchant or the affiliate.  For the merchant’s side, a lot of money can be saved if advertising effort is concentrated on affiliate marketing rather than on dealing with advertising firms.  For the webmaster, you can easily gain a lot of profits just by doing what you do best, and that is by creating websites.  And if you combine all your profits from both the Google Adsense program and other affiliate marketing programs, it would surely convert to a large amount of cash.

Google Adsense Profits Mixed In With Affiliate Marketing (part 1 of 2)

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Are you a webmaster who needs funds to keep your website running?  Or is your website the only way for you to earn income?  Whichever you are, for as long as you are a webmaster or a web publisher and you need cash, affiliate marketing may work well for you.  With affiliate marketing, you may get a lot of cash pouring into your bank account easily.  And if your website is rich in great contents and you want to earn more profit, why not get into the Google Adsense program as well?

Why Affiliate Marketing?

Well, simply because affiliate marketing is the easiest and probably the best way to earn profits online, unless otherwise you are a businessman and would rather sell your own products online than advertise other businessman’s products on your site.  But even online retailers can benefit from affiliate marketing programs, because affiliate marketing actually works for merchants as well as it works for the affiliates.

Affiliate marketing, simply said, is a relationship or agreement made between two websites, with one site being the merchant’s website and the other being the affiliate’s site.  In the relationship, the affiliate agrees to let the merchant advertise his products on the affiliate’s site.  The merchant, on the other hand, would agree to pay the affiliate in whatever method they have agreed into.  This would generally mean easy income for the affiliate, as he would do nothing but place the retailer’s ad on his site.  This would also be very beneficial for the merchant, as getting affiliates to advertise their products would be a lot more affordable than hiring an advertising firm to promote their products.

There are a variety of methods on how the merchant would compensate the affiliate for his services, and for the webmaster, these methods simply translates to the method by which he would earn easy cash.  Among the more common methods of compensation are the pay-per-click method, the pay-per-lead method, and the pay-per-sale method.  The pay-per-click method is the method most preferred by affiliates, for their site’s visitor would only have to visit the advertiser’s site for them to gain money.  The other two methods, on the other hand, are better preferred by merchants, as they would only have to compensate you if your visitor becomes one of their registrants or if the visitor would actually buy their products.

Getting much profit on affiliate marketing programs, however, does not depend so much on the compensation method is it does on the traffic generated by your site.  A website that can attract more visitors would generally have the greater chance of profiting in affiliate marketing programs.

Friday, November 6, 2015

Dress-Making: A Short Chronology (part 2 of 2)

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Later Middle Ages
Cultural historians agree that the 14th century signaled the beginnings of European fashion. People now used lacings and buttons. Expensive silk and woven brocades were imported from Italy.

It was also the time for the beginning of tailoring. Straight and draped garments were now replaced by curved seams that followed the contours of the human body.

The Renaissance
More people wore complex clothes following the fashion lead of the elites. Variations in the form and design of clothes adapted in various countries were now showing their differences.

Modern Europe
The early part of the 16th century had the influence of the formal Spanish dress. The century also saw the rise of the ruff (ruffles) and the popularity of needle lace.

Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution mechanized the manufacturing processes using steam power. The sewing machine was invented in the 19th century, while the synthetic fiber, rayon, was discovered in the 20th. They were all part of the long Industrial Revolution.

In this era, textiles were not only manufactured in factories, they were exported to unlikely places. The transportation system was revolutionized and had progressed immensely. Goods became cheaper.

Fashion and the future
After World War II, there was no stopping the dress-makers all over the fashion capitals of the world (Paris, Rome, New York, and London) from flourishing in their industry.

Fashion trends become media events and followers of fashion lapped them up. Models became superstars. Whatever Kate, Naomi, Cindy, and Linda wore, everybody wanted to wear them, too.

Nowadays, the manufacture of the other pieces of the modern apparel is taken over by the dress-makers. Shoes and bags, kerchiefs and purses, perfume and jewelry and other beauty-related products are now merchandised aggressively.

Dress-Making: A Short Chronology (part 1 of 2)

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Wearing clothes
It was around 650,000 years ago when our ancestors covered their bodies with animal fur and skin as well as barks and leaves of trees. The main purpose was simply to protect the fragile human body against the rain, the sun, wind, and the cold.

These primitive clothes were either tied up or wrapped around the bodies as people went foraging for food.

Needles and threads
Some 19,000 years ago, evidence of needles made of bones and ivory were found. Around 6,000 years ago, woven textiles (linen) were found in Egypt as well as evidence of silk culture in China 5,000 years ago.

This marked the early beginning of dress-making.

Silk road
This was the series of ancient trade routes between China and countries in Asia Minor. The trading between them played a significant role in the development of civilization in China, India, Mesopotamia, Egypt, including Rome.

Classic clothes
In Greece, clothes were simple lengths of wool or linen secured at the shoulders with sashes used as belts. Peplos was a loose ankle-length robe worn by women while chlamys was knee-length robes worn by the men. Both were covered with a loose cloak called himation.

The toga in Rome was an unsewn length of cloth draped on the body over a simple tunic.
This tunic is held together at the shoulders and at the sides.

Medieval Europe
By this time, there had been improvements on the quality of clothes. The Byzantines dressed themselves with richly patterned, embroidered cloths draped over a tunica, the replacement of the toga.

Early medieval Europeans either took to the short tunics with leggings of the invading population (Franks, Anglo-Saxons, and Visigoths) or to the longer Roman tunics.

Cotton and silk as well as dyed linen were popular alongside the old wool.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Detecting Lies In Body Language (part 2 of 2)

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Eye Movements

The eyes are the loudest channel of honesty and lies. Eye movements that may indicate lying include lateral movement, squinting, frequent blinking, and looking away. Pupil dilation also occurs during a state of tension, but this is not easy to observe. For ages, it was believed that the inability to hold one's gaze for a long time indicates lying. However, many people are already aware of this and practice over time how to lie even with eye contact.

Body and Posture Discrepancies

A person may cover up lies through confident facial expressions and voice pitch and volume, however their body can reveal dishonesty. Fidgeting, shakiness, trembling of the hands, body stiffness, shuffling of the feet, and jitters are typical indicators of lying, but they are not that definitive or reliable. Gestures showing the palm indicates sincerity. But in lying, the palms are rarely seen and are usually inside their pockets. As a defensive posture and protection, one would tend to cross his arms across his chest. Liars are also prone to sweating, increasing heart rate, breathing deeper, and being pale.

Other Clues Of Lying

Aside from those stated above, there are several more indicators of lying. However, they are less reliable in detection of dishonesty. Among them are forced smiles, slight tightening of the forehead between the eyebrows, lip biting, hand shrugs, movement of the Adam's apple, delay of answers or response, flaring of nostrils, tighter lips, elbows pulled to the sides, tilting head movements, inability to concentrate on other things, and other unnatural gestures.

This is the art of understanding body language. Even though sometimes unreliable, several different gestures can tell you how sincere and honest a person is to you. Simply look for the typical signs of lying and detect dishonesty instantly.

Detecting Lies In Body Language (part 1 of 2)

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All of us have experienced lying, and many of us may even think they are already good at it. But how would you know if your partner, friend, sibling, lover, co-staff, acquaintance, or even a stranger is lying to you? What are the different clues to detect lying? The solution is simple: read and interpret his or her body language.

Signs To Look For

The most common signs of lying that you should look for are signs of nervousness, stress, anxiety, tension, defense, and discomfort. These will be evidenced by different gestures, facial expressions, actions, or mannerisms. And among them are self-touching, speech errors, speech hesitations, different eye movements, discrepancies in the body and posture, and many more.

Touching Self

Self touches are also known as adaptors. Liars would tend to touch or rub their nose, scratch their forehead, play with the hair, wring or twist their fingers, cover the mouth, and the like. The urge of frequent self touching indicates extreme nervousness and increasing tension. However, there are some people that have already trained themselves to avoid using these adaptors. Thus, detecting other clues is relevant.

Speech Errors And Hesitations

People who lie, especially those caught in the act, stumble over their speech, stutter, or even mispronounce. Voice pitch will somehow ascend and pacing is faster. However, clues in the speech is tricky. A person may already have speech defects at birth or it may be normal for that person to speak in a fast pace. These are only helpful if you are already familiar with how the person speaks.