วันเสาร์ที่ 31 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Sex Without Love and Love Without Sex

Sex without love is an animal relationship that doesn't last. At a certain point both feel that it is empty and it gives them nothing more than an ephemeral pleasure.

Sex without love is pure immorality, because there is no respect for the human body when there is no feeling between the couple. It is also craziness, because it leads to more immorality and absurdity.

Think about prostitution, treason, rape, all the violent manifestations of immorality and absurdity of our world, and you'll realise that sex without any feeling or any spiritual relation between the couple can only provoke much damage to the human psyche.

Most mental illnesses have their origin in illegal and immoral love affairs that have very tragic consequences.

Sex without love is the beginning of bipolar disorder and psychosis, because the human being feels that he is only an immoral animal, and his psyche cannot accept such misery.

On the other hand, love without sex cannot be considered a balanced relationship. It is not natural and this means that the love is not real.

Many women avoid sexual relationships with their companions, claiming that they only want to be held in their arms and feel loved, without the necessity of a sexual relationship.

If they don't have such desire, it is because they don't really love their companion, which is quite dangerous, because some day they may feel very attracted to someone else, and then they will be tempted to commit adultery, cheating on their husbands.

Or they may suffocate their sexual desires and therefore, acquire many psychological problems, which will seem to be incomprehensible, but that will be quite real, and as dangerous as the absence of feelings.

A balanced and really perfect love relationship exists only when there is sexual attraction between the couple, and only when love also exists between them.

Without the one or without the other, the relationship can only be problematic. Its problems may remain hidden for some time, but they will appear some day, even if they are suffocated for years.

Therefore, pay attention to everything very carefully!

Be always morally correct, and despise neither your body nor your heart when you choose your companion.

วันศุกร์ที่ 30 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

5 Best Android Tablets for Under $200

Stop rushing and fretting because you are about to hear the best news you ever want to know in your whole life. The good news is that you can now afford to buy Android tablets in the market for less than $200!

Care to read below the best Android tablets sold in the marketplace - all for under $200:

1. Sumixe 7-inch Android 2.1 Tablet ($134)

It is not uncommon for people to say that cheap gadgets, more often than not, carry cheap features. But this gadget is one big exception. For only $134, you can get in here everything you want to expect from a modern tablet. The Sumixe comes with a 7-inch resistive and multi-touch screen, a 256 MB DDR RAM, a 4 GB internal memory, and a 0.3 MP camera. It also supports USB flash drives of up to 16 GB in size. And the winning feature is that this gadget is supported with Android OS 2.1 version. Can you believe that? For $134, you get to have access to the Android marketplace! If you belong to the I-want-nothing-but-cheap group, then this tablet will surely be your perfect match.

2. Corby Kyros Mid 7024 7-inch Android 2.2 Tablet ($170)

Small but terrible? Well, you can say that to this new 7-inch Android tablet hitting in today's techie market. The Corby Kyros Mid7024 comes with a 1 GHz CPU, an ARM Cortex A8 especially made by Samsung, a 4 GB internal storage which is expandable up to 32 GB, and a screen resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Also, it has an HDMI port which allows connection to HD devices. This tablet comes with an Android OS 2.2 version and is compatible connecting to Windows, Mac and Linux OS. Physically, the gadget's package is pretty slim at 4.75" x 0.53" x 7.68" and its weight at 0.87 pounds is quite very competitive. The Corby has two pre-included apps, the Aldiko E-Book and the AppsLib. You can get all these features for only $170.

3. Velocity Micro - Cruz T301 7-inch Android 2.2 Tablet ($192)

The Velocity Micro™ - Cruz Tablet T301 is a classic 7-inch tablet with 800 x 600 screen resolution. It comes with a 4 GB hard disk, a 256 MB RAM, and a 4 GB SD card. It also has a built-in Wi-Fi which supports 802.11n networks and a battery life which runs to a maximum of 6 hours. The gadget has media and eBook formats and more importantly, it is supported by Android OS 2.2 version. Its pre-loaded apps include the Kindle Bookstore and Amazon AppStore. Be sure to control yourself from future eBooking then. You can enjoy all of these for only $192.

4. Zenithink 2 ZT-180 10-inch Android 2.2 Tablet ($190)

If you're not on with the 7-inch tablets but with a budget to consider, then this gadget might just work well for you. The new Zenithink 2 ZT-180 is a 10-inch touch screen tablet with a 1 GHz ARM 11 processor and a 4 GB hard disk. It also comes with a built-in 1.3 MP camera, an HDMI port, a USB port which can support 3G internet modem, and an upgradable memory of up to 32 GB. Add to that its supporting Android OS 2.2 version and you sure have a solid cheap tablet right in your hands. In terms of design, the Zenithink is almost an exact replica of the iPad-and this you can get for only $190.

5. Archos Arnova 10-inch Android 2.1 Tablet ($188)

If you're looking for a much cheaper 10-inch tablet, then try having a look on this one. You might just be blown away. Archos, the famous French manufacturer of multimedia devices, released the most recent 10-inch Archos Arnova. This gadget has a 1024 x 600 screen resolution, a 4 GB internal memory which is upgradable to 32 GB, and a USB host connection which accepts mouse, keyboard, and any other external mass storage. Moreover, it has a video playback feature of up to 6 hours, an audio playback of up to 40 hours with the screen off, and a photoviewer. The bonus point is that this gadget comes with an Android OS 2.1 version, which allows you browsing and gaming, in addition to movie-watching. This is really one of the best multimedia tablets which won't cost you much. By letting go of your $188, you will surely get a tablet which is more than what it's worth.

So, have you already decided which one you want to buy? Will you go for the 7-inch or 10-inch tablet PC? Will you go for the gadget that runs on an Android 2.1 or Android 2.2 system? Depending on your needs, you would not be disappointed with this cheap line of Android tablets. If you need a piece of advice, just choose wisely.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 29 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Persuasive Writing Topics - Great Ideas For Persuasive Writing

Whether it is for a school assignment or for a personal whim, choosing persuasive writing topics is as important as the content. However, there are certain times when choosing among many persuasive writing topics can become a difficult process.

This happens to both novice and experienced writers, so there is really no need to fret about it. If you are experiencing this kind of "writer's block", here are a few tips you might want to consider when choosing for that topic you need or want.

What Is Persuasive Writing?

Before anything else, you need to know what persuasive writing is really all about. This will give you a guideline on how to choose a topic.

Persuasive writing is composing an article or an essay that contains the objective opinion of a person specifically the author.

In a written article, you may write to persuade the readers to do something they have not done before or to just support your point of view. In persuasive writing, you need to make the readers believe what you write.

Most Common Persuasive Writing Topics

There are a lot of different persuasive writing topics that have been composed before. Among all the topics, the most common are smoking, abortion, health, politics and rights of women.

Persuasive writing topics should not only be limited to these. You can write just about any topic you want. Remember to do extensive research about the subject. Opinions based on experience, supported by facts, will have a very effective outcome.

How To Choose Your Topics

If you are tasked to create your own persuasive writing topics and you need to write about it, then it can be quite difficult especially if you are not inclined to writing. The same goes to people who are not that opinionated. So how do you choose your persuasive writing topics?

The first thing you need to consider when choosing for a topic is whether it is interesting or not. This does not pertain to the interest of your possible readers, but of your interest. You need to choose a topic that sparks interest in you. How will you be able to persuade a reader if you can't even persuade yourself with the specific topic?

Second, before you choose the topic, you need to reflect on what the purpose of your persuasive article is. You need to have an objective to make it easier to choose your topic.

When you already have a list of your potential persuasive writing topics, you can now ask the opinions of other people. Through this, you can find out which of your topics can also spark the interests of other people.

วันอังคารที่ 27 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Coffee Shop Business Plan - The Basic Points You Must Cover

Many coffee shop owners do not realize the importance of having a good coffee shop business plan. A business plan is basically a document that list down your competitive strategy and execution during the operations. Having a compelling strategy will inspire you to great heights in business success and having a good execution business plan will ensure that your castle is not built on clouds. It forces you to dream big and at the same time to come out with operations to make this dream a reality.

Having a well thought out business plan will give you an advantage over your competitors. It give any your potential bankers and investors a big boost in confidence in your vision. They realized that most of the coffee shop owners cannot put down their strategy into paper; mush to execute them well.

In general, the Language in the coffee shop business plan should be factual and business like. You can use any prospectus of a listed company as a reference. You may say that you are not going for listing! You must realize that the investors are really looking for good deals and there is no better way to show them you mean business by having a world class business plan. Use graphs and government statistics to back up your research and this will give you instant credibility. A good business plan will basically cover two things, your business strategy and execution.

A. Strategy
A strategy is the goal you want to achieve in your business in the short run, which is the first one year and for the long run, which is 5 year. As this is a big topic by itself, I shall cover the few critical components briefly.

i) Target market
The first thing you must cover is your target market. This includes the demographics, where they eat and how affluent they are. Then you need to estimate the market size. This will depend on how big an area you think you can realistically cover.

ii) Competitions
No business exists by itself. If there really is none, that is a sign of no demand in the market. You must list down your nearest competitor in your chosen niche and their strengths and weaknesses. If you can, list down their revenue per month and estimated market share as well.

iii) Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Your USP is how you position you business differently from other competitors. It answers the question of why your customers must be crazy not to do business with you compared with your competitors. It could be your quality food, your service, your cozy environments or your pricing. Give them a compelling reason why and they will flock to your coffee shop.

iv) Target location and rationale
The location you choose to start your business really depends on your USP. You may choose to do an upscale coffee shop and naturally, a nice and relaxed environment is important. The renovation costs and may skyrocket but you can charge more for your products. You may want to pick a shopping mall to cater for students or workers who wants to relax. If you choose to compete on speed and delivery, you are catering more on the morning crowd who wants a quick sip of coffee and quality food.

v) Management team/investors
In this section, you must list down who is in your management team or investors. An experienced manager or investors with more than twenty years running a coffee shop is more valuable than a new one. So, it makes sense to have someone who knows the operations well.

vi) Risk factors
All business carries some inherent risks. This may be the changing taste and demands, technology changes, legal and regulatory changes and new entrants. You must anticipate them and take the necessary actions to mitigate them.

vii) Exit strategy
You may provide some plan for exiting in two scenarios. First, you made a lot of money and plan to open more chains. Then, you need a lot of investor financing by selling some shares to them. Second, if the business fails, you may want to negotiate to shorten the lease on the shop and find ways to sell off the coffee equipments.

B. Operations
This part covers the detailed aspects of the day to day running of your coffee shop business. This is where the rubber meets the road and you must successfully execute to get your business off the ground.

i) Startup costs
These are the costs to get your business off the ground. These include renovation, coffee shop layout, cost of buying or leasing equipments and legal costs like license and permits. How much you need to spend depends on your USP you have targeted.

ii) Monthly revenue and expenses
After estimating the market size in your niche, you can estimate how many customers you can have as you monthly revenue. You can then estimate the monthly operating costs, which includes leasing, staff salaries and utilities. You must estimate how much cash you need to sustain for the slow months, especially in the early months of operations.

iii) Operations
This covers the day to day operations of you coffee shop such as operations hours, how many staffs are in the kitchen and serving customers as well as the type of furniture you need to buy. You may also detail down the types of kitchen utensils to buy and when the equipments need to be serviced.

iv) Marketing
You marketing methods will depend on your USP and the image you want to portray. If you plan to do an upscale type, you can send postcards or flyers to your local areas. You can also organize special events like birthday parties or meetings. You company logo and staff uniforms also must reflect this upscale image.

If your niche is speed and price, you may advertise in a billboard near any busses or transit railways. You may want to give out special discounts for regular customers.

v) Funding needs and sources of funds
You may start by using your own funds but as your business grows, you will need more financing. If the interest rate is favorable and you have been in business for over a year, you may approach banks for borrowings. If not, look for investors who are wiling to take some risks. Even if all else fails, you can still get your supplier to finance you in the form of discounts or longer repayments. See if you can qualify for any small business grants from the government.

Conclusion:
After finishing the first draft, you may want to get someone experienced such as a lawyer or accountant to give a second opinion. It may take you a few more draft before it is ready to be presentable to the investors. You are advised to revise this at least yearly to see if it is still applicable.

วันจันทร์ที่ 26 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How to Get Pregnant - 4 Tips on How to Get Pregnant Without Any Problem!

If your trying to figure out how to get pregnant after several failed attempts, it can be a heart-ache not knowing how to handle it. But it's not too late...

If you've suffered from past chronic miscarriages, trying to start a family in your late 30's or 40's, or tried IVF and IUI procedures with little luck, the following 4 tips below will help you get back hope in conceiving a child of your own like me:

Tip 1: Don't Think You Cannot Get Pregnant Anymore

I used to think I would never be able to get pregnant ever because I was diagnosed with PCOS. My doctors had given up and so did I. That was my biggest mistake. If you have tried several methods and pills that don't work does not mean nothing will work. You have to think positive, it does help a lot. Imagine carrying your child in your arms, feeding her, changing her diapers, and best of all, the baby calling you Mom for the first time! It definitely is a mother's dream come true. You can get pregnant and get pregnant like me in less than 90 days.

Tip 2: Don't Go For One Dimensional Treatments

You may have tried one dimensional treatments like changing sexual positions, changing your diet, or even taking hormone pills and failed...because of which you feel you can't get pregnant. Infertility can definitely be reversed if you know how. There are several natural and holistic methods out there that can get you pregnant within 2 months. I know natural methods work, faster than you ever thought possible.

Tip 3: Don't Think You Cannot Get Pregnant At The Age Of 35 or 45

There is a serious misconception amongst women that if they are in late 30's or 40's, they cannot get pregnant. You can get pregnant even if you are in late 30's or even 40's. You can give birth to a healthy baby.

Tip 4: Don't Just Give Up, You Can Still Get Pregnant Within 2 Months

I know it's tough to keep trying methods that don't work. What else could be more heart breaking than trying to be a mother and failing each time. If you have been told by your doctors that you can never be pregnant, don't get disheartened because I know you can still give birth to a healthy child. I almost gave up when my doctors said I could never be pregnant. Thank God, I stumbled across Natural and Holistic methods that helped me getting pregnant in less than 90 days.

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 25 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Itchy Flaky Scalp? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Itchy flaky scalp getting you down? If you'll give me a couple of minutes of your time I'll show you how a simple and little known herbal remedy can get rid of your itchy flaky scalp once and for all.

An itchy flaky scalp can be caused by any number of things but often has to do with lifestyle, nutrition, infection or even an allergic reaction to the products you normally put on your hair. You see, most off-the-shelf products these days are so loaded with chemicals that in some cases they actually do more harm than good. Many anti-dandruff shampoos contain strong chemicals like Sodium Laureth Sulphate (the same ingredient used in engine degreasers), Propylene Glycol (found in antifreeze), and Silicone which is often found in leading brand conditioners and is used to add an artificial shine to your hair.

Apple Cider Vinegar is an excellent little home remedy that has been used for many, many years to get rid of an itchy flaky scalp and dandruff.

Try the following recipe:

Wash hair with a mild, pH-balanced shampoo. There's no need to use a dandruff shampoo because the apple cider vinegar will gradually disperse and get rid of the dandruff and itchy flaky scalp problem.

Mix together the apple cider vinegar with some warm water (2 parts vinegar to one part water). By adding a few drops of essential oils such as lavender or rosemary you will help to cleanse the scalp further and add a little fragrance to your hair. (Always remember to patch test oils in case of allergies, and always consult your doctor if you are pregnant).

Pour the mixture directly on to clean hair or alternatively put it in a bottle and spray onto your scalp. Massage it in and let the mixture dry on your hair. There's no need to rinse it out (unless the smell bothers you).

In case of more stubborn dandruff and itchy flaky scalp you can try a stronger mixture of vinegar to water, such as a one-to-one ratio. You could even try using the vinegar undiluted and applying it directly to the scalp. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and then wash the cider out with a mild, pH-balanced shampoo.

You'll get the best results if you use raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar to treat your dandruff. If you don't happen to have any apple cider vinegar, lemon juice can also be used instead.

Essential oils can be used to soothe the itching. Mixing together Lavender, German Chamomile and Eucalyptus Oils with water (4 parts water to 1 part oil), and applying locally to affected areas will help to relieve your itchy flaky scalp.

**Bonus Itchy Flaky Scalp Remedy**

Ok, I'm feeling kind today, so here's an extra little home remedy for you.:)

Fenugreek seeds are excellent for getting rid of dandruff:


Take 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds and soak overnight in water
In the morning grind the soft seeds into a fine paste
Apply this paste all over scalp and leave for half an hour
Rinse off thoroughly with soap nut solution
A teaspoon of lime juice on the last rinse will work wonders

วันเสาร์ที่ 24 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Foods That Burn Fat Fast - 7 Fat Burning Foods

"Give me a list of foods that burn fat fast" is a very common asked question on different weight loss and diet forums. But is the idea that food can burn fat actually true.

What are fast burning foods?

You know already if we eat more calories than our body can burn we gain weight.

It's true that certain foods will boost your metabolism but only if you eat them as a part of a effective diet and weight loss programme.

Fat burning foods.

Fat burning food #1: Apples:

Do you remember the old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away".

Well not only a doctor but also the extra pounds as well.

Apples contain the highest percentage of pectin, this is a soluble fiber.
There was an interesting study in Brazil about weight loss and apples .

2 groups of dieters were getting exactly the same amount of calories but with one exception.

One group was getting an apple before each meal. And this group lost 33% more in weight.

Fat burning food #2: Garlic:

Garlic is one of the most effective fat burning foods.

It contains the compound allicin which has anti bacterial effects and helps reduce cholesterol and unhealthy fats.

Fat burning food #3 Tomatoes:

Tomatoes is very effective to add on your diet. Not only are they good in your battle against overweight but they are also an excellent prevention against cancers and high blood pressure.

Fat burning food #4 Carrots:

Adding a carrot to the beginning of every meal is a very effective way to lose weight. Why do you ask? The carrot leaves no room in the stomach for the dessert.
When using this trick you should been able to lose about a pound in one week.

Fat burning food # 5: Oranges

Oranges are rich in Vitamin C and they have fat burning properties.
Compared with exercises they are an effective way to lose fat.

Fat burning food # 6: Mangoes

Mangoes are full packed with fiber and are low in calories.

Fat burning food #7: Spinach.

Popey gets his strength by eaten spinach and yes they are very healthy. Spinach contains a lot of iron; it is an exceptional nutrition food and is a good prevention against cancer.

Please keep in mind that this list is not completed. A good way to lose fat with eating is food rich in fibres, low calories and food that gives your stomach a feeling of being fulfilled.

I hope you have enjoyed the list of 7 fat burning foods.

วันศุกร์ที่ 23 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Can You Print Out Kindle Books?

The Kindle brought popularity back into eBooks. While there were other eBook readers before the Kindle, this device is the one that made these much more popular. There are common questions that people have about their Kindle devices.

Can you download your Kindle eBooks again?

If you have an account, you are allowed to download these Books multiple times. This helps you have them on your phone, computer, or other versions of the Kindle that you choose to purchase. There isn't a mechanism that locks the ebook to just one device. This makes it nice because you can share with others without too much trouble.

Do Kindle ebooks work with the Sony Reader?

While it would be nice to have these devices work together, they do not. Each have formats that only work on their own devices. Once you start heavily investing into one type of format, you are probably going to have to stick with that company since your library is being built with that company. This gives the company control over their product and makes them more money in the long run.

Can you print out Kindle books?

It's not possible to print out these books. These are supposed to be electronic. The Kindle reader looks like paper so it is easy on the eyes. While it would be nice to have a printed copy, this is not what the point of these types of products are. I believe most books are already in print which would defeat the purpose of the Kindle reader.

Are there any extra costs associated with the Kindle?

Once you have the device, the only real costs are the costs of the books that you purchased. You are not charged for bandwidth while downloading books or installing files to the device. This is a nice feature since there aren't any other monthly fees.

What other devices can you read a Kindle book on?

Besides the actual devices, there are phones and computers that you can read books on. There is a free application that can be downloaded to have these books on your PC. If you want to read on your screen, this is an option to consider since there is no cost for the reader. Being able to use your PC is a plus if you have bad vision. This way you can enlarge the print to help with the reading.

The Kindle device has made ebooks popular. Learn some answers to many common questions about these books and devices. This has helped children get back into reading again. Help those young minds to learn more and have fun doing it.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 22 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Computers - How They Are Classified!

With advancement in technology, computers are available in different sizes, shapes and designs. Their specifications are also getting more advanced day by day. There was a time when these devices were available in bulky sizes and they were not so fast. But time has changed everything, now you can easily access or avail the opportunity of these devices at your home. The price range of these devices is also very economical and a common man can easily buy such type of products without disturbing his budget.

Though, this electronic device has become the vital need of every one in this world but it has also been classified into various types and categories. Few of the main computer categories into which this electronic device is categorized are mentioned.

Super Computers:

This computer is very big in size, too much expensive that a single man can not buy it. Usually, big organizations and groups buy such type of devices to maintain their work and other related tasks. The best part or advantage of this system is its fast speed. It can easily process trillions of instructions in a second. Moreover, this type of system is not for home or personal use.

Mainframe Computers:

This system is also very big in size and it is also not for personal or office use. The price level of this device is also very high and it is such a difficult task for an individual to buy it for his own personal use. These types of systems are mostly used in Big Hospitals, Airports etc.

Minicomputer:

These types of systems are widely used in small organizations, colleges, small hospitals and other related business purposes. Their price is quite low as compared to the previous two types I mentioned above.

Personal Computers:

These computers are small in size that you can easily put them in your bedroom and their function is not so official or open. You can use such type of devices to do your own personal tasks like watching movies and playing games etc. the price range of this device is very low as compare to the other previous ones.

วันพุธที่ 21 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How to Make Love to a Woman in 5 Easy Steps

One of the biggest problems men face is knowing how to make love to a woman!

Unfortunately what commonly happens is men get their sexual advice friends or from pornography. As a result, they have a distorted view of what sex is actually about.

If you really want to know how to make love, you should follow a PROVEN system that is guaranteed to give pleasure to a woman.

In this article, I'll discuss a step-by-step system that many guys use to have great sex:

Step 1- Put her in 'The Mood'

Before you have sex, you have to put your woman in the mood. This involves setting up the right kind of environment which will enhance her pleasure.

To put her in the mood, you should darken the room, light some candles and put on good music. Your focus should be to create an atmosphere which emphasizes sensuality.

Step 2- Use foreplay

Foreplay is one of the most important things to learn about how to make love to a woman. Using foreplay is the best way to transition from a conversation to having sex.

Typically foreplay involves kissing, "heavy petting" and sensual massages. The rule of thumb is to really focus on her pleasure and start building up intensity.

Step 3- Give her oral sex

Towards the end of foreplay, you need to start giving her oral sex. Start slowly and use your tongue and fingers.

Since women like different things in oral sex, try to experiment with various oral sex techniques. When you see her get really excited, continue to do whatever is getting her into it.

Step 4- Tease her

Once you've brought her to the pinnacle of pleasure from oral sex, you should start to have sex. Now most guys will just start having sex without any thought.

This is a mistake!

Instead of going right for sex, you should start to tease her. What you should do is go slowly and start to have sex, then stop. Keep doing this till she goes crazy and practically pulls you inside her.

Step 5- Start slowly and build up intensity

Now once you've having sex, it's important to change paces (and positions). Again your focus is to concentrate on her pleasure and make sure she's really enjoying herself.

What really works is to build up speed then pull back to a slow and sensual pace. Keep doing this pattern till both of you can't take it anymore.

Knowing how to make love to a woman is an important skill to have. If you can follow the five step process I described in this article, you'll instantly become the best lover she's ever had.

Now all you have to do is go find a woman to practice your new skills!

วันอังคารที่ 20 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How To Winterize Your Boat

Winterizing your boat is the single most important maintenance duty that you will have to perform as a boat owner. If it is done correctly, very little work will be required to get the boat ready for the water in the spring. Proper winterization greatly extends the life of the boat and its engine by protecting its components from freezing, corrosion and lying idle for long periods.

The first step in the winterization process is to ensure that the boat's fuel tank is full - leave just a little room for expansion - and add fuel stabilizer in accordance with the instructions on the product. If the fuel tank isn't full you run the risk of condensation forming within the tank which can lead to corrosion and clogging.

Turn off fuel valves and seal through-hull exhaust ports with duct tape. Replace the water separator and the fuel filter.

Protecting Your Engine

Run the engine for a while to warm it up and change the oil while it's warm. This allows many of the impurities in the oil to be drained away. Change the oil filters. If your engine uses coolant drain the current fluid from the engine block and manifolds and replace it with a propylene glycol based antifreeze.

When a boat is not being used, oil tends to settle at the bottom of the engine block, exposing the pistons and valves to air, humidity and other corrosive materials. To avoid this situation remove the spark plugs and spray "fogging oil" inside the carburetor and into each cylinder. Replace the spark plugs without reconnecting the wires.

Replace the engine's old gear oil with fresh oil. Dispose of any used oil at an authorized recycling center.

Outboards

Flush outboard engines with fresh water. Allow all water to drain from the engine and wash down the engine with soap and water. Disconnect the fuel hose and run the engine until it stops. It is important to ensure that all fuel is drained from the carburetor. Use fogging oil in the cylinders. Apply water resistant grease to propeller shaft and threads, and lightly lubricate the exterior of the engine or polish with a quality wax. Change the gear oil in the lower unit.

If your boat will be stored out of the water during the off season, disconnect the battery and store it at home. Boats left in the water should have the battery left in place on board and functioning so the bilge pump will continue to function if required. If you are removing the battery from the boat, ensure it is fully charged before stowing it away. Recharge every 30-60 days or keep on a trickle charger during the storage period and check the water level from time to time.

It is also sensible to remove any valuable marine electronics from the boat for the winter, and to store this equipment in a safe place to avoid theft and possible damage caused by temperature changes and humidity. The winterization process also offers an opportunity to inspect items like lines, flotation devices, flares, fire extinguishers, etc., for wear and tear and possible replacement.

Propeller

This is also a good time to check your boat's propeller and hub. Bent or nicked propeller blades will diminish performance. The hub may also be have sustained extensive wear. If this type of damage is apparent, replace the propeller and make any necessary repairs during the winterizing process.

Clean, Clean, Clean

Clean the boat thoroughly inside and out. If you store your boat with dirt, scum, barnacles and the like on the exterior, these impurities will be even harder to remove in the spring. After the exterior of the boat has been cleaned, apply a quality polish to the exterior surfaces to create a protective barrier against dirt and dust. Clean the interior, including all timber, vinyl and carpet.

To help keep your boat free from mildew, you may wish to install a dehumidifier or use a moisture absorber. Turn any cushions up on edge so that air can circulate around them, or better yet, remove them from the boat.

Drain and clean the bilges. (If your boat will be stored out of the water remove all drain plugs and put them in a place where they'll be easy to find when relaunching your boat in the spring.) Spray the bilges with moisture displacing lubricant and add a little antifreeze.

Empty The Head

Pump out the holding tank at an approved facility. While pumping, add fresh water to the bowl and flush several times. Use an approved cleaner for your type of system, and let the solution sit for a few minutes before adding more fresh water and pumping it out again. Add antifreeze and pump the coolant through the hoses, holding tank, Y-valve, macerator and discharge hose. Check your owner's manual to be sure that an alcohol based antifreeze won't damage your system.

Water Tanks

Drain the fresh water tank and any hot water heater. Isolate the hot water heater by disconnecting the in and out lines and connecting them together. Pump non-toxic antifreeze through the system by turning on all the taps / shower until the antifreeze starts coming out. Add non-toxic antifreeze to the water heater.

Put it on Blocks

If you own a trailer boat, consider putting the boat and trailer up on blocks for winter to take the pressure off the tires. Inspect the trailer and tires for wear and tear. Grease the wheel bearings and replace if necessary.

If at all possible, store your boat undercover. If you need to leave it outdoors you'll require a boat cover. A good quality 8- to 10-ounce canvas boat cover should be adequate for most situation. Even undercover the boat should be covered to protect against dust and dirt, pests and bird droppings. For extreme conditions you could consider shrink-wrapping the boat. Do-it-yourself kits are available.

วันจันทร์ที่ 19 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How To Draw A Portrait: Learn Step By Step

Portrait drawing is a great way to develop your observation skills and a great hobby for people who likes drawing things.

Here is a great eBook which teaches how to draw a portrait in a step by step manner. The name of this eBook is 8 Easy Steps to Drawing A Portrait by Christopher Sia.

With the help of this tutorial you can start drawing in a very short time. There is no need for prior experience. No matter what your level is this tutorial guides you step-by-step through the details of pencil portrait drawing with simple and easy steps. And guarantees that you learn how to draw a portrait in just a week, without the need for expensive drawing materials.

Discover The Pencil Portrait Drawing Tips

This downloadable Book has 60 pages full of practical pencil portrait drawing tips. They are given in a very practical way to make it easy to learn the minute you read it. Pencil portrait drawing will no more be a struggle for you after you follow the step-by-step instructions.

Step-By-Step Portrait Drawing Lessons

This eBook starts from scratch; from a blank paper and shows and guides you in every step to complete a portrait. The step-by-step portrait drawing lessons cover the following process:


Choosing an appropriate reference picture: details how to choose a fitting reference picture that is right for you.
Organizing the position, outline and proportions: details how to organize the features with the correct proportions
Eye Drawing: instructions on how to draw the details of the eyes such as eyelids, iris, pupils,eyelashes, eyebrows and the surrounding shadows.
Nose Drawing: details the important aspects of drawing the nose, nose bridge and the nostrils with illustrations and shading techniques.
Mouth Drawing: instructions on how to draw the details of the mouth, tips on perfectly formed lips and lip line.
Ear Drawing: teaches how to draw the details of the ear with 14 step by step illustrations.
Hair Drawing: shading techniques and simple tips for highlighting portions of the hair to make it realistic.
Face Drawing: provides finishing touches to shading the forehead, cheek and jaw. Tips on completing the details of the face and adding shading on the neck.

Free Portrait Drawing Tutorials

Christopher Sia delivers a free tutorial which reveals his own secret shading technique that he has been using. You can get this free tutorial by email once you request for free. Just enter your email address and get the free tutorial right to your email for free.

There are also 3 free resources you can learn from:


Sample of Facial Features in Details: detailed drawings of facial features and instructions for drawing hands and legs.
Samples of 30 Reference Pictures: Pictures to help you practice which increase in difficulty from beginners with little shading to more advanced pictures.
Quick Reference Guide on Human Body: guides on drawing realistic whole body pictures and provides basic information on human anatomy.

Learn How To Draw A Portrait With Step-By-Instructions

You can order this tutorial guide here to learn and improve your pencil portrait drawing skills. If you are looking for a faster and easier way to drawing pencil portraits without struggle, then this amazing portrait drawing tutorial is just for you. This is a great way to learn how to draw a portrait in a week or even less.

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 18 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Illustrated Love Making Positions - Pictures Are Helpful

Illustrated love making positions can contribute a lot in the overall experience. As you know different love making positions give stress on different areas and therefore the experience you get varies according the positions. But the most important point is to experience the whole procedure with satisfying penetration and good after and before love making effects. But love making positions can contribute a lot in the penetration part and not in the whole process of love making.

Some of the love making or penetration positions are given below with other details. Please note that after you explore these explanations go for illustrations, since they will help you better understand how to practice them perfectly.


The wheelbarrow is the position where the man stands and the woman's leg stays on the man's shoulder level and the rest of the woman's body should be in a lying position on something which matches the height of the male partner. This position hits the right spots of the woman and people who are athletic and with healthy heart can try this posture.
Side by side position is good for those partners who like kissing, touching and cuddling while intercourse. In this position both the partners stay by each other's side and can stay in the closest contact of each other.
There are few positions which can be used for the deep penetration which couples want occasionally except few. Deep penetration gives both the partners new sensation and urge to feel penetrated more than before. In the deep penetration posture the lower body of both the partners stays closest. One such position is where the lady lies down with her legs almost touching her head or in a 90 degree angle and the male partner penetrates to give and achieve the deep penetration.
Missionary positions are the common positions which the couples use in the regular sex life. Generally both the partners lie down and face each other in this kind of position but there can be changes like woman's legs parted and one leg facing upwards.
Woman on top positions are good if the woman is strong enough to continue the penetration for sometime. However, this posture gives the female partner control over the speed and depth of the penetration and she can adjust according to the satisfaction level. In this position woman lie on the male partner and do the penetration movements.
Cat and doggy style are different styles where the partners move to the positions like a cat or a dog standing with their four legs touching the ground. Here the partner penetrates from behind the female partner and closeness of the lower body is very near in this position.

However, there are many love making positions, you need to choose from them according to you and your partner's suitability and satisfaction and go on for illustrated ones since pictures will help you mastering the art of love making.

วันเสาร์ที่ 17 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

What is SEO Article Writing? - SEO Copywriting Explained

Many freelancers have questions about what is SEO; what is SEO copywriting; what is SEO writing. This article explains - in detail - what this is. And, how to make money from it as a freelance writer.

What is SEO?

SEO is an acronym for the phrase "search engine optimization." Search engine optimization is all about doing specific things to your website to drive more traffic to it so that you can increase online sales - and traffic.

What are some of these "things?"

There are many, but here we will discuss what it is as it applies to freelance writers. And, this means writing text in a certain way so that web surfers (ie, internet users) can land on a particular site.

What is SEO As It Relates to Freelance Writers?

What freelance writers need to be concerned with is keywords. What are keywords? Keywords are the words and phrases that web surfers type in when they search for things online.

For example, let's say you were interested in starting a foreclosure cleanup business. You may not know anything about it other than foreclosures are hot in the news right now and you are interested in starting this kind of company.

So, you log onto your favorite search engine, (eg, Google, Yahoo! MSN, etc.) and type in the keywords "foreclosure cleaning business" or "foreclosure cleaning" or "foreclosure cleanup" or some other relevant keyword phrase.

Note: When you type words into a search engine to find something on the internet, the words you type in are called a keyword (one word) or a keyword phrase (two or more words with commas in between).

How Businesses Get to the Top of Search Engine Results

When you type in these words and hit "ENTER", a bunch of sites pop up and you start to surf (ie, click on the results) and start investigating the sites to see if they have the information you need.

The sites that pop up are the results that search engines like Google, Yahoo, MSN, et al think are the most relevant to the keyword phrase (aka search phrase) you typed in. Companies pay a lot of money to be among the first two or three pages in the results that search engines return.

Why SEO Copywriters are So In Demand and How They Make Their Money

One of the ways they get to pop up in the first two or three pages of results is to have relevant text that contains the proper keyword phrases. And, this is where you as an SEO copywriter can make a lot of money. You write the text that their site needs to pop up high in search engine results.

Many times, companies will simply give you a bunch of keyword phrases and let you write what you want -- as long as it's a certain length (usually 300-500 words).

There are many freelance writers - hundreds of thousands, if not a few million. BUT, only a tiny minority know what SEO is and how to write this type of copy. And, this is why they're so in demand.

SEO copywriters have an in-demand skill. And, as more and more companies move larger portions of their advertising budgets to internet marketing, there is an even greater demand for their skills.

In the SearcheEngineWatch article, The SEO Copywriter: Wordsmithing the Web, William Flaiz, underscores the importance of an SEO copywriter. He writes:

"The role of the agency SEO copywriter is unique because.... Suddenly, the writer must optimize press releases, craft articles for social news, monitor social network communications, and develop wiki content.... a strong SEO copywriter is adaptable and capable of internalizing a lot of new information extremely quickly. These unique individuals have fast become the backbone of many SEO engagements. If content is king, then they [SEO copywriters] are the kingmakers."

And this is why SEO copywriters can charge a premium for their services. If you're looking for a way to start or maximize your income as an online freelance writer, then SEO copywriting is they way to go.

วันศุกร์ที่ 16 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

What is the Best Exercise For Weight Loss?

It is a common misconception that aerobic exercise tones and firms muscles. Actually it accomplishes very little toning and firming. Resistance exercise (weight training) is where real toning and firming of muscles occurs.

Doing both aerobics and weight training is the optimal way to lose more fat and gain more muscle. If you are trying to lose weight, studies show that weight loss increases by 56 percent with aerobic and strength exercises combined.

Muscle may weigh more, but when you increase your muscle composition, the body is able to burn more fat, even when you are resting, because your metabolism is higher. A pound of muscle will use 350 to 500 calories per week to survive, while a pound of fat only needs about 14 calories per week. New studies have shown that building muscle helps your body fight disease better, too.

Strength training benefits everyone, no matter what age or sex, and is becoming recognized as an important component of fitness. Research is indicating that the muscle loss found in elderly people doesn't come from age, but lack of activity. Even a young person who doesn't get enough exercise can lose muscle mass and strength. Strength training, such as lifting weights or performing weight-resistance exercises, as little as twice a week can help maintain or increase muscle mass.

Strength training involving several sets of multiple repetitions using moderate weights will not result in huge muscles. Instead it builds bone mass and increases the metabolism, as well as toning and firming the muscles, giving a leaner look.

It is very important to do both aerobics and strength exercises. The aerobic exercises help your heart and lungs get stronger and help your body utilize oxygen more efficiently, which in turn helps with strength training and overall fitness. The strength exercise helps develop muscle, reduce body fat and maintain bone mass.

Aerobic Exercise is a type of exercise that elevates the heart rate and breathing for a continuous sustained period. This overloads the heart and lungs and causes them to work harder than at rest.

There are many options to choose from today. Bicycling, aerobic dance, swimming, walking, and stepping are all examples of aerobic exercise. Which ones to chose depends on your physical condition, your history, your interests and your goals. Many experts believe it is better to alternate between 2 or more types, to get a better workout.

There are two main types of aerobics- high impact and low impact. It is better to alternate between high impact aerobics (which are harder on the body and may cause more damage) and low impact aerobics, such as walking and swimming. This is called cross-training, and helps reduce the chance or injury and overuse of certain muscles.

You will want to perform aerobic exercises at least 20 minutes a day for at least 3 to 4 days a week. If you are trying to lose body fat, or your physical condition is very good, then you may want to work longer at it. Try exercising up to 40 to 60 minutes 5 to 6 days a week.

Remember there is no real need to go overboard. Moderate intensity is almost always better, and is more enjoyable. Low to moderate intensity is an especially good idea when starting out after a layoff or recovery from illness or injury, or if you are significantly overweight.

Warm-up and cool down is important to reduce discomfort and the chance of injury. Warm up by starting slow and gradually build up to your top speed. Then slow down again at the end of your workout.

The whole idea behind aerobic exercise is to get up and get moving! Find something you enjoy doing that keeps your heart rate elevated for a continuous time period and get moving to a healthier life.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 15 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How to Write an Ebook - The Straightforward Way to Write an Ebook in 7 Days or Less!

If you want to write an eBook to make money online or share your knowledge with others, read on to find out how you can do just that in 7 days or less! Yes, the process of writing a 7 day eBook might seem impossible if you have never written anything longer than a blog post or an email to a friend, but it is easy enough to learn.

The process of learning how to write an eBook is a simple one - you already know how to do it. This is not some trick I am playing on you. If you think about it, you already know how to type and use a computer. These are the two requirements for writing an eBook.

What about generating topics, formatting, publishing, selling ebooks and a hundred of other things you are thinking about that is required to publish and sell your ebook? The truth is that all the steps involved with writing, publishing and selling an ebook can be boiled down to a handful - and all require minimal, if not basic skills you probably already have.

Don't believe me? I bet you will when you get done reading the steps you need to follow. Here they are:

Day One:

Idea - You need an idea that you are passionate about and know enough about that you do not need to do a lot of research. So, what are you passionate about and know a lot about? What you love doing in your spare time can easily become the material for a best-selling ebook.

Note: In order to complete your first draft in 7 days or less, you are going to want to stay focused on a narrow topic. Do not try and write an ebook on everything related to your topic. Pick one big problem in your niche and focus on that.

Research - Even if you know a lot about the subject, you are going to want to do a little research to understand more about your topic. Purchase an ebook or two and look at your bookshelf for books you have on the subject.

Brainstorm - You need to flesh out what you will cover in your ebook. Write down all the subjects and issues you can think of related to your topic.

Outline - Your brainstorm leads right into your outline. Here is where you organize your thoughts on a fresh piece of paper. Put yourself in the shoes of your reader and ask yourself - what would they need to know first about my topic? Then build from there, taking your reader through the entire process of solving their problem or achieving their goal.

Write - Once your outline is completed, do not stop now - start writing immediately! Do not over-think the process. Pick a topic from your outline, think about the topic for a few moments and then write what your readers need to know about it.

Day 2 - 7:

Keep Writing - You should strive to write 5 to 7 double-spaced pages per day. This works out to roughly a 35 to 50 page ebook, which is more than enough as most ebooks are in this page-count range.

Rough Editing - You are NOT allowed to edit your ebook until day 6 (or later). Focus on writing and getting your first draft done. At the end of day 6, take the time to go through your draft to see what you have left to write about. You can also check this out by looking at your outline and see what topics or chapters you have not crossed out yet. If you have a lot of empty spaces in your draft, then spend the night writing as much as possible in these areas and finish up tomorrow.

Finish Writing - On day 7, finish your first draft. Enough said. If you follow the above steps, then you have just written an ebook! Congratulations.

Day 8 and Beyond:

You have a few more steps ahead of you in order to publish and sell your ebook, but like the above steps, they are easy to complete and do not require skills that you need to learn. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here and the first step is to write your own ebook.

Take out a piece of paper right now and start listing out things you would like to write about and then take it from there. Here is to your becoming a published author in just 7 days from now!

วันพุธที่ 14 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Analyzing And Increasing Your Ebook Sales

Many first time eBook writers contact me asking how to increase sales of their eBook. The first thing to consider if your ebook sales are low is the amount of traffic that your sales page is getting. Marketing your ebook is just as important as writing it. You can have the best ebook in the world, but if no one visits your sales page, you will not make any sales.

If you are only sending 10 people a day to your sales page, you need to step up your marketing methods. The key to making money with an ebook (or any product on the Internet) is traffic. There are many traffic-building methods that you can use; writing articles, placing advertisements, pay per click programs, forums, email, etc. If the lack of traffic is your problem, make some sort of improvement to your traffic generating techniques.

The first order of business is analyzing your traffic. Install a good invisible counter on your ebook sales page. Then check the counter statistics every day and store these daily numbers in a spreadsheet. In addition, keep track of the number of sales that you generate. These statistics are vitally important to diagnose the reason for poor, or non-existent sales.

On average, ebooks on the Internet sell (or convert) at about one percent. That is, you can expect to sell one product for every one hundred people that visit your sales page. If a thousand people have visited your sales page and you've made 15 sales, you are doing quite well. On the other hand, if you only generated 4 sales, you need to make some adjustment to your sales page. That is the reason that you need to use a good stat counter, so you can keep track of these statistics and determine how you are doing.

By analyzing and keeping track of your ebook traffic and sales, you can determine the techniques required to increase your ebook sales.

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วันจันทร์ที่ 12 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How to Create an Ebook the Easy Way

Learning how to create an eBook is not very hard. First of all, what exactly is an eBook? It's an electronic Book that you download to your computer. You can read it directly from your computer or print it out. The great thing about ebooks is...you don't have to wait for them to be shipped. You receive them instantly. And people LOVE instant information!

One of the best things about creating an ebook is, you can create an ebook for next to nothing and sell it for 100% profit!

Some people wonder why anyone would pay for an ebook when there's already free information out there. Here's the thing, people pay for convenience. Buying an ebook is very convenient! You don't have to leave the house to buy an ebook. I would rather by an ebook that has all the information right at my finger tips then going and looking all over for it. Many people feel the same way.

The fact is, people will pay for your how-to information no matter what form it's in. You know something or have been through some kind of experience that could help someone out. You can create an ebook for almost anything. How-to's will be the best ebooks.

Here's some ideas you could write about: weight loss, fertility problems, marriage, gardening in pots, healthy cooking, how to get rock hard abs. The list could go on and on. The point is, make sure it's something that you know about and have experienced.

Ok, to the point at hand: Learning how to create an ebook. There are different ways you can create them:

One way to create an ebook is to brain storm and research your topic. Create an outline for it and write it. There are easier ways than this.

This easiest way to create an ebook would be to hold a teleseminar: Have somebody interview you and talk about your topic. You can have questions already prepared for the person interviewing you. You can create a 60-80 page ebook from an hour to two hour interview. Have the interview transcribed, and then turn it into an ebook.

If you have a blog, you can turn your blog posts into an ebook. If you don't have a blog, set one up. There are many places where you can set up a free blog. Make sure your blog covers the topic you want to create your ebook about. Just start posting about what you know and before you know it, your ebook will be created.

You can put in a table of contents, a glossary, and you can add pictures to your ebook. This will spice it up. Also, double space your ebook. This makes it easier to read.

If you don't have Microsoft Office, you can download Open Office for free. Once you type your ebook out into the word document, export it into a PDF. If you just click the "File" button, you will see where it says to export to PDF. Click that and your done!

You can learn how to create an ebook. It's not that hard. It just takes a little bit of time. But once you put in the time, you can be making profits right away!

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 11 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Ebook Readers in India

While the eBook business explodes in North America - where the Kindle has kindled a huge technological competition and given rise to other readers like the Nook and iPad - it is also making gradual inroads in India. Not only are people starting to get used to the idea of reading their favorite Books on a digital reader, but local Indian publishers are beginning to study the potential for ebooks and ereaders.

For example Infibeam, one of India's most popular online bookstores, first introduced a reader called the Infibeam Pi - with a Vizplex display, 600×800 resolution, black and white grayscale and a 4-way navigation button. The Infibeam has 64MB of RAM memory and the capability to use an SD card for up to 4GB of internal memory. The whole thing weights about a third of a pound and sells for about $220.

One of the best features of the Infibeam is that it supports a good range of formats including EPUB, PFF, TXT, MOBI, JPG, HTML, and MP3 - among others. Formatting is becoming increasingly important in order to provide ebooks for the gorwing number of ebook reading devices.

Of course most people using ereaders in India will first look elsewhere for their reading devices. The Kindle, for example, can be bought over the Internet on Amazon and shipped for about $20 plus around $50 in custom fees. So on delivery the Kindle will cost the Indian consumer about $350.

But the real issue with the India market - at least for the time being - is not which device. Most people in India still consider ereaders to be too expensive in general, so they are reluctant to give up their traditional books and conventional reading habits in favor of books that have to bought from online bookstores for $10-$20 and then downloaded to a somewhat pricey ereader. A more affordable option currently preferred by most Indian readers is to use a computer - either a portable or desktop - and connect to ebooks sites, where they can download and enjoy thousands of different titles for free.

วันเสาร์ที่ 10 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Ebook Publishing - The Cheapest, Easiest Way to Publish Your Own Books

There are many common routes that people take when they consider eBook publishing. Some people will rely on the services of eBook based publishers whereas others will seek out directions on how to publish an ebook on their own. While there are upsides and downsides to both of these measures, one of the biggest benefits of publishing an ebook on your own, is that you will be in complete creative control of your work.

The first thing you should do is invest in ebook writing and formatting software. There are numerous ebook writing programs available on the World Wide Web and at your local computer store. Many of these programs come with a free trial period that allows you to use the program to assure that it is what you are looking for.

Once you have completed the writing of your ebook and have formatted it properly using an ebook software program, you will then need to learn how to publish an ebook. Most people will turn to an ebook publisher. They will submit their ebooks to multiple publishers according to their submission deadlines and then will wait for acceptance.

The majority of ebook publishers allow you to publish your ebook on multiple websites. This is great news if you are trying to gain exposure for your book and are looking to make money. This is by and far the simplest and easiest manner in which you can go about publishing your ebook. Keep in mind that attempting to start your own ebook publishing company can be complex and time-consuming in the beginning but the pay-off is really worth it.

วันศุกร์ที่ 9 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Selling an Ebook - 3 Simple and Aggressive Ways to Sell Your Ebook Faster

One of the most profitable ways to make money online is by selling eBooks. Millions and millions of dollars are made each year through eBooks, and you can easily get a piece of the action. Want to learn 3 steps that will help you sell your eBooks faster than you thought possible?

Step #1: Don't Rely On Your Sales Page

Your sales page is an absolute essential piece of the sales process, but it is not the most important piece. In fact, your sales page should be used to close the sale, not to begin the sale. Before you send anyone to your sales page, you should have already built a relationship with your potential buyer.

The best way to build a relationship is by getting them to opt-in to your list and sending them helpful and free information. When you send helpful information with no strings attached, you are gaining their trust and proving that you are not in it just for the money. Then when you promote your ebook and send them to your sales page, the initial "Who is this person and why should I buy from him?" question has been answered.

Step #2: Sell The Benefits, Not The Ebook

People don't buy things, they buy results. For example, if you are buying a car, you probably don't care so much about the ABS brake system, the side-impact airbags, and shatter resistant glass. You just care that your family is safe when driving down the highway. The options on the car make you safe, but it is not the options you care about, it is the safety.

Same thing goes for your ebook. Don't focus on your ebook (i.e. 43 pages full of extensive detail on laying hard-wood floors) but focus on the benefits of your ebook (i.e. after you read the instructions on how to lay your beautiful hard-wood floors, you will be able to complete your entire room in just 1 day). See the difference?

Step #3: Offer A Guarantee

People are afraid of getting ripped off on the Internet. There is no customer service line they can stand in to return the product and get a refund, and that scares most people. They are afraid of buying something online and not being able to get their money back if they don't like it. So how do you help them conquer their fear when selling your ebook? Offer a 100%, no questions asked, immediate refund.

Look, it costs you very little to sell an ebook - maybe a dollar or two for the credit card transaction. You are going to lose very little money (if any at all) by offering a guarantee. And if your product is worth the price, you won't have to worry about refunds anyway.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 8 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Ebook Basics - 7 Steps To Creating Your First Ebook

Creating your first eBook can be a daunting task. As you begin, it looks like an impossible task. But it doesn't have to be that difficult. There are techniques that can make the job very manageable.

First of all, you should get back to basics. Do one step at a time. And don't try to finish the entire project in two or three days, take your time and do it right. Break your eBook up into a number of little mini tasks.

1. Make a list of everything that you might want to cover. Don't leave anything out, even include items that you May want in your eBook. This task should take you a couple of hours.

2. Organize this list into an outline. Make sure the outline is organized chronologically in the order you want it to appear in your eBook. This task could take an hour.

3. Do all of your research at once. Take lots of notes and write everything down in your own words. Never copy anything word for word, it is illegal to copy someone else's work and could get you into serious trouble. Doing a thorough job of research could take you up to four hours.

4. Put together a table of contents. Make sure that everything flows in a logical order. A good table of contents should not take more than fifteen minutes if you organized your outline well.

5. Write out each chapter starting with chapter 1. Work on one chapter at a time. After you have completed it, move on to the next chapter. Make sure that you use a good spelling and grammar checker on each chapter you complete. Depending on the length, you can finish a chapter in two or three hours if you have a detailed outline.

6. After you have finished writing all of the chapters, do a careful and slow proofreading of the ebook. Your spelling check will see the word kit as being spelled correctly, even though you intended to write the word knit. Only a slow and careful reading will catch this type of mistake. This could take you 30 minutes, depending on the length.

7. To finish, assemble all of your material into your ebook. This should take no more than 15 minutes.

And there you have it; you have completed your first ebook in less than 40 hours. When you first started, a forty-hour job sounded impossible. But by breaking it up into small manageable tasks, it actually turned out to be pretty easy.

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วันพุธที่ 7 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Writing An Ebook - How To Use Article Writing And Marketing To Research And Promote Your Ebook

As you are writing your eBook, be sure to write articles to use as research on your topic. You will be able to see how interested people are in what you are writing about in your eBook by seeing their reaction to your articles. You will find article writing to be a fast and easy way to make sure you are headed in the right direction with your niche. Here are some tips on how to use article writing and marketing to conduct market research on your eBook topic.


Write two or three general articles to see what kind of reaction you receive from readers. Set up a one page site to capture the names and email addresses of those readers who would like to know more. Prepare a short report to give to people in exchange for their contact information. The people who sign up for your short report will be prospects to sell your eBook to once it is completed.
As you write your outline and develop your chapters, write articles on each chapter topic. You will want to know exactly what people expect to learn by reading your eBook. The reaction you get from the articles you write about each chapter will be invaluable to you as you continue writing and developing your chapters and content.
Experiment with different keywords to see which words and phrases people are attracted to as they search for articles on your topic.

Even when your eBook is completed you will want to continue to write articles to promote the sale of your new product to people who read your article and want to purchase your information.

วันอังคารที่ 6 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Easy Method To Write Your First Ebook

Would you like to write your own eBook? All of the big Internet Guru's have eBooks out there that they are selling. It is one of their primary sources of income. Some eBooks have 150 to 250 pages. If you are planning on writing your first ebook, you should make it a little smaller than 150 pages.

Don't shoot for the moon with your first ebook. Make it a small mini-ebook consisting of 10 to 15 pages. Before you reject this idea, consider this:

1. If you are building a list, you want a small free ebook that you can give to people who subscribe to your list. A small 10 to 15 page mini-ebook is ideal for this purpose. Just make sure you include valuable information inside. Your subscribers will judge your future products by what they see in the free ebook that you give them in the beginning.

2. Go viral. Give away a small mini ebook that contains numerous links to your website, squeeze page, and products that you endorse. A good viral ebook can bring you traffic (and increase your income) for years. Don't dismiss this option.

3. Sell mini-ebooks on your site. I sell a number of small 10 to 15 page mini ebooks. These items have the highest conversion rate of anything I sell. They convert at about 14%. When you consider that the average Internet ebook converts at about 1%, they are great sellers. I sell them all for less than $10 each so it is not my biggest profit center. But they bring in money each and every month with no additional work from me.

So if you are thinking about writing your first ebook, try writing a mini ebook or two. It could pay off big and be just the thing to prepare you to that write that 250 page mega hit that you've been thinking about.

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วันจันทร์ที่ 5 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Mastermind Groups and eBook Writing - 7 Tips On Using A Mastermind To Get Your eBook Written

While you are writing your eBook you may find it helpful to become part of a mastermind group. A mastermind consists of several people, three to six is usually good, who meet regularly to discuss their thoughts, hopes, and dreams. The group can be diverse or similar, depending on your preferences. These groups can be invaluable in helping you to accomplish your goals. Here are 7 suggestions for getting the most out of your mastermind sessions.


Make sure the focus and purpose of the mastermind is clear from the very beginning.
Give each person an opportunity to share and ask questions at each mastermind mind.
Give constructive feedback to the person who needs help with whatever they are currently working on. If you are discussing your eBook, print out a small section for each of the members to be able to read in advance.
Assign one person as the leader of the mastermind; this can even be someone not officially part of the group.
Meet once a week if possible. Masterminds can be done entirely over the phone to make it possible to include people from various places in the world.
Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the mastermind and stay true to the focus and intentions of the members.
Listen fully to what each person says when you present your information to them

Masterminds have been known to be very powerful in developing your thoughts and setting a course of action over time. Choose the members of your group wisely and hold each other accountable for your success. Whether or not you succeed with your writing or anything else you do will be based on the action you take, so use the mastermind process to assist you in your actions.

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 4 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How Many Pages Long Should Your eBook Be So That Customers Feel They Got Their Money's Worth?

Let's cut straight to the chase. How many pages long should an eBook be? At a minimum, 40 pages. Anything less than that is a report. Don't allow yourself to be confused by unsuccessful fools who tell you that 3 pages is an appropriate length for an eBook. What do these people think, that customers are suckers?

I've been in this business long enough to know something about this issue. You can sell someone information that can literally change their life and do so in a way that only requires a few pages. But the minute you call your 3 to 4 page manuscript an eBook, you're deceiving your customers. Call it a report. Don't call it an electronic book. The word book, for the overwhelming majority of customers, is something a bit more substantial. Something a bit more hefty. Do you see what I'm trying to say?

Here's a tip I often share freely, but which hardly anyone ever really seems to implement. If all you really have to share about a particular topic can be condensed into 3 to 4 pages, don't give up just yet on the idea of publishing this information as an electronic book. Here's the trick: interview someone who is an expert in the topic you're covering in the eBook. Transcribe the interview and guess what? You've more than likely reached or even exceeded my 40 page recommendation. Best of all, you're also giving your customers some really meaty, insightful information.

Here's the bottom line: if you're going to call what you're publishing an eBook, make sure it has some heft behind it so that customers feel like they're getting their money's worth. At a minimum, I'd recommend making your electronic book at least 40 pages long.

วันเสาร์ที่ 3 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Best Ebook Creation: 9 Ways to Get Started With Ebook Creation

If you are interested in creating an eBook, there are 9 ways to get started with the best eBook creation.

1. You initially must educate yourself generally about eBook creation. Take the time to examine what others have done in regard to their own best ebook creation.

2. You need to identify those areas in which you have a special expertise.

3. Similarly, you need to identify those areas in which you have a natural interest. If you are interested a particular subject and can write about it, consider using this information in an Ebook.

4. Once you actually sit down and begin the physical task of your best ebook creation, you need to develop a fairly detailed outline for your text.

5. Of course, the primary task of getting started with the best ebook creation is drafting the text. You need to be careful and methodical as you prepare the text of your ebook, using the outline as your roadmap.

6. The editing process is very important when it comes to the best ebook creation. You need to make certain that your book is as letter perfect (literally) as possible.

7. The development of a marketing plan is fundamental to getting your best ebook creation before the public.

8. As you are developing your marketing plan, have another set of eyes proofread your best ebook creation to make sure it really is in order.

9. When it comes to your best ebook creation, if you hit onto something that proves successful, you will want to plan for a sequel or a follow up volume.

วันศุกร์ที่ 2 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Guy Gets Girl Ebook

Guy Gets Girl Review! For the men out there thinking of purchasing Guy Gets Girl but don't know if they should, then this short review is just for you! Guy Gets Girl Review: Introduction.

I recently came across this eBook, there are actually 3 volumes to the Book and found it interesting to read.

Unlike other seduction manuals written out there, Guy Gets Girl is authored by a woman. This is the only seduction book I have come across written by a lady who wants to show guys how to get other women into bed! This is awesome!

The ebook gives you inside knowledge about how the female brain works. Tiffany does a great job at letting you know that feelings and emotions are the same to women as logic and reason for men, thus to women, logic equates to what they feel. Therefore, if a woman feels something, then she'll have to act on that feeling. Even if the feelings they are experiencing are not backed up by sound logic.

It is perhaps a good thing that women do not use logic. This is because you'll be able to learn from Tiffany, who teaches you how to use mind games to make a woman attracted to you by switching on attraction switches in her head.The theory goes like this, all you need to do is just turn on the attraction triggers in her head and you'll be able to generate some attraction towards you.

Guy Gets Girl Review: What's inside

The book also teaches you other things apart from how to control the minds of women, it goes into detail about body Language and how to present yourself in a better way. There are actually three volumes to the ebook and they are divided as: - Guy Gets Girl For Beginners - Guy Gets Girl For Intermediate Readers - Guy Gets Girl For Advanced Players You don't really need to read them in that order, however sometimes you may need to refer to previous volumes if you don't understand what the author is talking about at times. For a full review of Guy Gets Girl, you should check out: GuyGetsGirl Reviews

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 1 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Will The Portable EBook Reader Make Traditional Books Obsolete?

It appears to be the year of the portable eBook reader - the Amazon Kindle DX has been the fastest and best-selling gadget for quit some time with the Barnes and Noble Nook coming in at a close second. EBooks outsold traditional paper Books as gifts for over a year now. However, the news has prompted much debate over the question - Will the eReader make traditional Books obsolete?'

The Argument Against the Portable eBook Reader

The eReader is undoubtedly becoming more and more popular, there are several factors, however, that could slow the pace of it's growing popularity. First off, the price of an ereader - even the cheapest model - is many, many times more than the price of a book. On top of the reader itself, there is still the cost of each new eBook to consider. Unfortunately, the price a paper book versus an ebook...well they're just about the same price.

There is also the fact that the traditional book is a part of our history, and sometimes culture is a difficult thing to change. There are people who love the feel of a book, who love to fold down the pages and love to make notes. People love going to the libraries and roaming the bookshelves. They love seeing books in their physical form, which can never be completely replaced with the ebook.

In fact, books become an artifact from history in their own right. Some people feel that paper books have a greater lifespan than a gadget could ever have - electronics tend to break down eventually or another gadget comes along that takes their place.

The Argument for the Portable eReader

Many people say that you can't understand the experience of an eBook reader until you have one of your own. Even some of the strongest book lovers have found themselves converted to digital format, and see eBooks as the format of the future.

Indeed, many business and universities already make use of digital forms of books to help make them more accessible. Students can simply read papers and chapters from home, rather than having to go out to the library and carry heavy books back with them. Most of the major brands, including the Amazon Kindle DX and the Barnes and Noble Nook, allow for annotations - making eBook readers far more valuable than simply displaying words on a screen.

A Middle Ground?

The middle ground states that, eBook readers will continue to grow in popularity, and eBooks will become more and more widely accepted. It's doubtful that the physical book will ever be completely replaced, however, the portable eBook reader will make books more accessible, especially through the help of free libraries such as Project Gutenberg. Good news is we don't have to make a definitive decision. We can have the best of both worlds...electronic and physical books.