Monday, May 5, 2008

Let Him Go!

By Carol Ann Culbert Johnson How many women have men in their lives that they know they need to just let go? I raise my hand because I am guilty as sin. I have this man in my life that I had been dating for almost two years now. I dont even know why hes in my life. Our relationship is doomed from the beginning. I love this man and thats the only reason, of course. I also want someone in my life so I keep him around for protection of my heart, but the brother isnt working out. Hes just not getting it. When I get into a relationship I look for many things: 1. A good conversationalist. 2. A man who can make me laugh. 3. An unconditional man. 4. An intelligent man. 5. A romantic man. 6. A man who has no wife hidden in the shadows. 7. An honest man. 8. A man that wants to please his woman. 9. A man that likes to go to the beach, the movies, and just romantic things. 10. A man I can depend on in my time of need. 11. A man I can talk to about anything and everything. 12. A man I can share my innermost and dark secrets with. 13. A man I can grow old with. 14. An older man who turns me on. 15. A man who wants to get married along the way. 16. A working man. 17. A man with similar goals in mine. 18. A man who believes in my dreams and vice versa. 19. A faithful man. 20. A man who trusts me. 21. A man who loves me. 22. An affectionate man. 23. A passionate man. My current boyfriend does not have these traits, and I mean does not have any of them. Id have to say from the beginning he shared some of the twenty-three (23) things listed on this list, but now he is taking me for granted. Number 1 he could talk for hours about himself. He had stories to tell and he needed someone to listen to every one of them. Number 2 was why I ended up giving him my telephone number. He made me laugh from the minute our eyes met. I thought he was full of shit, but he made me laugh and I ran with it. Number 3 was the main ingredient why I also gave him my telephone number. He told me that I looked good. I knew this could have been a line, but the way he was staring at me, I knew he meant every word of it. I wasnt petite, so this was a plus sign for me. I really liked him because of the fact that he was an unconditional man. I didnt have to be skinny to row his boat. Number 10 worked for me because anything and everything that I needed he came through for me. When I used my entire paycheck for bills, I always had something in my pocket because he made sure of that. I could truly depend on him which made me fall hopelessly in love with him. I believe I was going to grow older with this man. Number 13 gave me hope. He was about ten years older than me, but he had this aura about himself, and age didnt mean anything to me. I kept seeing us in our seventies and eighties still together and it was a horrific picture being so old, but it rang my bell, and then some. I didnt want to grow old alone. I wanted a mate in my life. I thought it was him. I should have known our relationship was doomed from the beginning because he didnt trust me, and I didnt trust him. I was faithful to him, but I have a feeling that he was playing on me. He had the audacity not to trust me, and accused me of doing every man in Chicago and then some. I figured he was the one feeling guilty and accused me of sleeping around when the deed was on him. How could you honestly be in a relationship with someone if you dont trust them? The relationship is over, and its time to move on. These, of course were the warning signs in my relationship, but as most of us desperate women do, we ignore the signs because we want the man, and hes not even a ten. So far, hes a two in my book. Number 23 describes him from the beginning. He was very passionate for me, and he couldnt get enough of me. I liked that in him, but along the way his health became an issue, and I was lucky enough to get a kiss from him. I believed he was too busy banging another woman, that she was getting all his passionate and affectionate side. These are the signs of just letting him go. Why couldnt I let him go? He wasnt number 5 at all. The man didnt have a romantic bone in his body. Now that should have been a turn off for me right from the start. I had no business giving him my telephone number when he wasnt in the romance game. If I had listened to that sign, then I wouldnt be in this mess I am in now. If he is not romantic enough then its time to let him go. Its time to move on. I shook my head and ignored the signs because I just wasnt moving on. Maybe number 14 was a turn off. Did I need someone older in my life? Maybe a younger woman would have sufficed for me? I didnt give it a chance because he knew how to turn on the charm. My man had it going on and then some. He had taken a class in conning a woman, and he had passed with flying colors. My man was able to get a certificate, associate degree, bachelors degree, and his masters in the evolution of conning women 101. I should have taken this class also, and then I would have been one up on him. I went through my issues, but the camel that broke the horses back was Number 10. I was short on cash, and I needed a ride home from work. It was after midnight, and my bus stopped running. I thought my daughter was picking me up, but she had car trouble, and couldnt get to me. I knew Id get home so I called my boyfriend. I never thought he wasnt going to come through for me. I told him the situation with my daughter and that I was literally stranded at work. He complained about the police, and his breaks, and everything under the sun. I was stunned beyond words when he wouldnt come and get me. I couldnt believe it. I would have to spend the night at work, and this man didnt give a damn. I thought I was going to die from heartbreak. This man I had spent almost two years of my life wouldnt take a chance on me. I knew if one of his family members called, or his friends, hed be in the car so fast, his head would stop spinning, which was why I got so angry with him. Suffice to say he didnt come and get me, and I was able to get a ride with one of my co-workers. I had to keep from weeping in the car because I was so upset. I was in love with this man, and the fact that he wouldnt get off his fat ass and make sure that the woman he proclaimed to love got home safety was an eye-opener to me. When I did get home, I wept for the misery I was feeling. I realized that I had been wasting a lot of time with this man. He really didnt give a damn about me. It was time to kick him to the curve; dump the bastard; curse his ass out, and then slam the phone down in his face. It was time to let him go. Of course when I got home he had called my home phone about five times making sure that I got home. Why in the world would you care if you didnt make sure I got home? I called him back because I wanted to hear his excuses again, and he had plenty. I didnt buy any of them. I knew this man, and I watched him get out of the bed and go pick up strangers in the middle of the night. What was wrong with this scenario? He had the nerve to come at me with the fact that he had been going through a depression of financial problems, and I should be more understanding. I told the bastard to have a nice life, but I was no longer a part of his life, and our relationship was over. I told him to f*ck off! If he didnt give a damn about me getting home, then he didnt give a hoot about me. I let him go. The pain was literally killing me as the days passed, but I had my pride. I knew I couldnt depend on this man for anything, and I didnt need him in my life. This thought kept me going for the lonely days ahead. Four days later he had the nerve to call me with the same plight—-I have a lot of financial problems, and I need support. He left this message on my cell phone voice mail, and I was thrilled because I thought Id melt and go back to him, but this time I kept my pride in check. Our relationship was officially over when you left me stranded at work. I would never forget this for the duration of my life. Theres nothing you could ever say to me to make this right. Its over! So listen women out there. The true test is getting into a life and death situation and seeing if hes going to bail you out. The man youre giving your body too; the man you love with your heart and soul. If he cant rescue you in a time of need, then do the right thing and LET HIM GO! The self-respect and pain just isnt worth it. LET HIM GO! I am 43 years old, and I live in Oak Lawn, IL a suburb of Chicago. I love writing and reading which is my passion, and I am a new author of I CONFESS and EVERYTHING AND MORE. 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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

The Beauty of Color Depositing Shampoo and Conditioner

By Barb S Over the past 50 years, the hair care industry has made great strides. New products are constantly being developed that improve upon previous standards of hair care. These products have allowed many women to have lusher, more colorful hair than ever before. One of these great innovations is that of the color depositing shampoo and conditioner. The color depositing shampoo and conditioner is a hair care product that is growing increasingly more popular. Many brands both store brands and salon brands have begun to sell color depositing shampoo and conditioners. This product is selling very well because of what it does for your hair. It will enhance not only the shine but also the condition of the hair. If youre not sure why to buy this type of shampoo or conditioner and which brands are best, then youll want to keep reading this article as well be going over color depositing shampoo and conditioner quite thoroughly. What is Color Depositing Shampoo and Conditioner? Color depositing shampoo and conditioner, also known as color protection shampoo and conditioner, is a special type of shampoo or conditioner created to help keep dyed hair from prematurely losing its color. After several washes, you may find that your hair color is beginning to fade. If you use a color depositing shampoo or conditioner, you can keep this from happening. The ingredients in color depositing shampoo and conditioner prolong your hairs coloring for as long as possible. Why Should I Consider Color Depositing Shampoo and Conditioner? If youre someone who gets their hair dyed frequently, color depositing shampoo and conditioner can be a wonderful tool for maintaining colored hair. It keeps the color from fading, which saves you money because you wont have to keep returning to the salon for touch-ups on your hair color. When you think about it, color depositing shampoo and conditioner is really a great buy for the money. Salon Vs. Store: Which to Buy? When youve decided to begin using color depositing shampoos or conditioners, you are faced with yet another dilemma: should I buy the salon or store brand conditioner? Its a tough choice to make as you dont want to put something into your hair that does more harm than good. Thats why it is so important to be armed with the knowledge so that you make the best choice. Salon brands offer many more advantages than do store brands. Salon brand color depositing shampoos are typically endorsed by some of the best hair stylists in the world and its not because they are being paid to endorse, but rather because they really do feel like the salon brand is the better buy. Salon brands are made with higher quality ingredients which results in longer lasting hair coloring. They are also created for and geared toward specific hair colors. While slightly more expensive, our opinion is the salon brand color depositing shampoos are simply the best for color treated hair. Store brands are used by many people because they, too, have their share of advantages. They are easier to find and purchase, and are cheaper. While they may be a good idea for those who cant afford to spend more than a few dollars on color depositing shampoo or conditioner, they arent as good as salon brands when it comes to maintaining coloring. Thats because the ingredients they are made out of arent as high quality as salon brands. They are cheaper ingredients and so the effect that they have on colored hair isnt as great as the salon brands. How do you decide which to buy? Ask yourself the following questions: whats my credit score new car financing for people with bad credit guaranteed mortgages for self employed without credit report real estate financing for bad credit
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Sunday, April 27, 2008

Message from Jesus: Please No More Christian Soldiers Marching as to War

By Dennis Diehl Ok, this is Jesus, we gotta talk! “ONITSHA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Christian youths burned the corpses of Muslims on Thursday on the streets of Onitsha in southeastern Nigeria, the city worst hit by religious riots that have killed at least 146 people across the country in five days. Christian mobs, seeking revenge for the killings of Christians in the north, attacked Muslims with machetes, set fire to them, destroyed their houses and torched mosques in two days of violence in Onitsha, where 93 people died. “We are very happy that this thing is happening so that the north will learn their lesson,” said Anthony Umai, a motorcycle taxi rider, standing close to where Christian youths had piled up the corpses of 10 Muslims and were burning them.” Guys! Guys! This Christian soldier thing has to stop before everyone gets killed in Jesus name amen! There is no such thing as a Christian Soldier. It’s a bad song and it should never have been written. I don’t want Christians marching onward anymore. They are giving me a very bad name and creeping everyone on the planet out! Please, you gotta stop “Marching as to war”, and no where, even in that hymn does any Christian get to pile up the dead and burn them! It’s just an analogy. Please, put down the “with the cross of Jesus” and let’s rethink some of the great stuff I wrote that somewhat goes against what you seem to be up to. Put the Cross down and let’s march ahead with say…oh, food! Yes, let’s bring people food! Or how about “with the hugs of Jesus, going on before?” That works great. Let’s change the words. “Onward all us nice guys, walking not like thugs With some food from Jesus, and a bunch of hugs. Jesus, he just loves you, wants you to be free. Forward with the fooooooood, here’s a hug for thee. Onward Christian nice guys, making not a fuss With some food from Jesus and some hugs from us. Onward then you nice guys, boy we like you too Here, how can we help you, do what you can do? We are here to love you, help you all we can. Let’s just build some pla-ay ground, someone bring some sand. Onward Christian nice guys, here’s some food for you Gosh we’re just so haaaappy, thanks for all you do.” Something like that. Anything but what you’re singin! Hey remember when I said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy?” Can we just wallow in that one for a bit before you go out again tonight? Please, I’m not the royal Master marching against my foes. I don’t do foes anymore! Put the damn cross thing down now! Wow, am I having a bad day up here reading about you guys! My Father is just looking at me like “do something,” but you guys have to do it on your own or you won’t learn anything from me. They are not the foe! No one is the foe! Foe St. Pete sake, stop!!! Please, do not “like a mighty army, moves the Church of God anymore either. You’re giving us all a really bad name. Atheist’s and agnostics are having a field day with this stuff. It’s ok if you don’t “tread where the saints of trod.” They did way too much treading where I never wanted them to tread and way too many people got squished when I never intended that! Oh and please stop with the “we are not divided, all one body weeeeeeeeeeee” stuff. You haven’t agreed on one thing since the day started singing that song. You’re killing me along with anyone that evidently that gets in your Christian way. You’re all divided an you know it. Satan hightailed it up here real fast and has been laughing his ass off at me all day over this stuff. You’re not “one in hope and doctrine” and for God’s sake, sorry Dad, you’re certainly not “one in chariteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.” I wish you were. You’re not a happy throng. You’re a crazy one! I don’t want anyone to blend their voices with yours in any triumph song. We’re not trying to win anything here. I don’t need you to win for me. I’m not playing! So please guys, let’s stop marching as to war and like a mighty armying! They are just people…PEOPLE. They have families, they want to feel safe, they need a place to live and a job to keep them going. You’re all the same! Jeeeeeeeez, don’t worry I can take my own name in vain if I want to, this is really bad stuff! Rodney! Where is Rodney King? Rodney you tell ‘em. “Can’t we all just get along? Excellent Rodney! That’s the whole point of what I was getting at! Gabriel, put what Rodney just said into the next Sermon on the Mount update. And be sure to give him full credit! Oh I’m so upset. Satan, bring me a beer, I gotta catch my breath. Cancel my calls for the day. Gosh, save me from my own followers. In Me Jesus Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dennis_Diehl http://EzineArticles.com/?Message-from-Jesus:-Please-No-More-Christian-Soldiers-Marching-as-to-War&id=150949 who is gemb debt consolidation cash for structured settlement debt consolidation loan free online credit reports and score virginia bad credit loan
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Tips on Choosing an Online Internet Pharmacy

By Chris Robertson Ordering your prescription through an online Internet pharmacy can save you money and save you a trip to the local pharmacy. It is important that the online pharmacy you choose is legitimate and offers the services and medicines that you need. Many people save a large percentage by ordering their medicines at an online Internet pharmacy. This is especially helpful if you order regularly and order several at a time. Even veterinary medicines are available. If you live in a remote area or a small town with a small pharmacy, it might be hard to get some prescriptions. An online Internet pharmacy has a large stock of medicines to serve people from different places. Finding an Online Internet Pharmacy The best way to find a pharmacy to suit your needs is to use an Internet search engine that will give you multiple sites to check out. There are special sites to verify pharmacy licenses and validate their business. You can also contact the Better Business Bureau Online to find out if there are negative reports from any pharmacies you have found. Online pharmacies offer many categories of medicines for all different needs. You can buy many of the most popular medicines at these sites. You can buy pain relief medicines, allergy medicines, weight loss and others such as Diazepam. Valium, Alprazolam, Codeine, Viagra, Xanax, Acetaminophen, Lorazepam, and Ativan are all available. If you suffer from arthritis, blood pressure, or need an antibiotic, you will find these available at the online pharmacy as well. When you are looking at different pharmacies, be sure to check on shipping costs and services offered. Some orders take up to three weeks to arrive and you need to order in time to receive it before you run out of your current prescribed amount. If you need emergency medicine, it would probably be better to get your prescription locally. Buy Quality Medicines Some practical measures will ensure that you will be satisfied with your order. Don’t plan to buy based solely on price, research first and make sure you will be buying quality medicines. Make sure they have a valid street address and phone number and licenses to practice in their country. Don’t use an online Internet pharmacy unless it has a privacy policy. This is important to protect you from Internet spam and also your personal privacy. Medicines dispensed in the U.S. are quality controlled by the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), in conjunction with the FDA. You should consider this when choosing to buy drugs from out of the country. It is not a good idea to order medicines you have never taken before, you should know what your prescription looks like. This will help ensure that you receive the right drug and not a substitute or counterfeit. Consult with a health care professional before ordering online prescriptions. And, don’t mix medicines without talking to a doctor first. Some medicines have serious interactions when combined with others. Save at an Online Internet Pharmacy With the cost of drugs rising drastically in recent years, an online Internet pharmacy can assist you in saving money on your prescriptions and other medicines. Take time to research your options to get the best prices on quality medications. Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Choosing an Online Pharmacy or Majon’s Health and Beauty directory. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_Robertson http://EzineArticles.com/?Tips-on-Choosing-an-Online-Internet-Pharmacy&id=525865 duplicate items on credit report update tenants credit report with non payment tips on how to repair bad credit how to rent a house with bad credit
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Sunday, April 20, 2008

Mold - What Home Owners Need To Know

By Michael Russell Not many people will admit it, but the majority of us have mold in our homes. Some don’t even realize it and everyone should know a few basic things about mold. There are many different types of mold. Molds are part of the environment. Molds play a major part in our outdoor environment by breaking down dead organic matter. Mold growth indoors should be avoided. Molds reproduce by releasing tiny spores. These spores are invisible to the naked eye, but they are there and they float around in indoor and outdoor air. Mold may begin to grow if a spore lands on a wet surface. Here is the big question, can mold cause health problems? Molds are not typically an indoor problem, unless spores happen to land on a damp spot and start growing. If that happens, molds then can become a health problem because it produces irritant, allergens and in some cases, a potentially toxic substance or mycotoxins. If one is to touch or breath in mold spores it can cause an allergic reaction to people who are sensitive. Reactions to mold are common. The reactions could be immediate or delayed. If somebody is prone to asthma, mold can cause asthma attacks. Mold exposure can irritate the skin, nose, eyes, throat, lungs of both allergic and non allergic people. Research is ongoing but it is impossible to get rid of all the mold and spores indoors. Some can be found floating around through the air and in house dust but they will not grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold growth can and should be controlled by controlling moisture indoors. If you find that there is mold growth in your home, you must clean it up and fix the water problem as soon as possible. If you clean up the mold, but don’t fix the water problem, then, most likely, the mold problem will come back. Who should do the cleanup depends on a number of things. One consideration is the size of the mold problem in your home. If the moldy area is less than about 10 square feet in most cases, you can handle the job yourself, following the guidelines below. However: If there’s been a lot of water damage and/or mold growth covers more than 10 square feet, you need to consult the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guide: Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. Although focused on schools and commercial buildings, this document is applicable to other building types. It is available free by calling the EPA Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse. If you decide to hire a someone to do the cleanup, make sure they have experience in cleaning up mold. If there is suspicion that your heating/ventilation/air conditioning system may be contaminated with mold, you would need to consult EPA’s guide on whether you should have the air ducts in your home cleaned. Before taking any further action. Do not run your system if you know or suspect that it is contaminated with mold as it could spread throughout the building. If the water and/or mold damage was caused by sewage or other contaminated water, then call in a professional who has experience cleaning and fixing buildings damaged by contaminated water. If you have health concerns, consult a health professional before starting cleanup. Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Mold Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Russell http://EzineArticles.com/?Mold—What-Home-Owners-Need-To-Know&id=208802 online consultation for phentermine buy phentermine diet pills phentermine canada pharmacy buy generic phentermine
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Why ‘Going Kamikaze’ Attracts Women

By Scott Patterson When I go to bars, I am usually accompanied by friend John. He has an interesting technique for approaching women which he calls “Going Kamikaze”. What this means is whenever John sees a girl he likes, he immediately approaches her and starts talking. At first, I found this behavior really amusing. I arrogantly thought he had no game because he approached them on instinct rather then thinking of a plan. But after watching him ‘go kamikaze’ a couple of times, I started to notice an amazing pattern While some women rejected him, a lot of them found him interesting enough to have long conversations. In fact, he got a lot of their phone numbers and was able to set up numerous dates. Even more interesting was he went home with some women that he just met that night! So while I always thought it was important to sit back and observe a woman before approaching, I discovered that there was a lot to be learned about John’s Kamikaze technique! Basically what John realized was having any fear of rejection gets in the way of approaching women. Ultimately he created a new reality where he approached girls without thinking about failure. In a sense he attacks without a plan, but makes up for it in the sheer number of women he meets in a single night. While I don’t recommend this course of action for many guys, I do think there is a lot to be learned from about approaching women without hesitation. Although you might get rejected at first, eventually you’ll fine tune your approach methods and learn how to quickly build attraction with women youve just met. So if you want to increase your overall success with women, Go Kamikaze! Want to know the secrets to attracting women everywhere you go? If so, take a look at Scott Patterson’s Free eBook where you’ll learn a guaranteed step-by-step system for approaching, attracting and seducing ANY woman. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Scott_Patterson http://EzineArticles.com/?Why-Going-Kamikaze-Attracts-Women&id=462117 phentermine online no doctor phentermine online doctors buy cheap phentermine 37.5 mg 90ct phentermine no prescription overnight delivery
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Saturday, April 12, 2008

How To Get A Serious Relationship - Using Rejection To Pave The Way To TRUE Success

By C. Hopkins Most men aren’t skillful or successful when it comes to meeting and dating women and having a serious relationship. There are two main reasons for not attaining a serious relationship: they don’t get out there and sell themselves, meet women and make connections. And when, once in every blue moon, they do try to have a serious relationship with a girl, they fall flat on their faces, not knowing how to handle the situation, the conversation, the interaction and attraction. There’s a single word that ties these two reasons for failure to have a serious relationship together, it’s rejection. Men who would love to meet and date a beautiful girl and have a serious relationship choose not to go out and actually try to make it happen, on the most part, because of a deep-seated fear of rejection. They hate the idea that instead of a serious relationship they might get shot down and embarrassed. And they know that if they try their hardest and STILL get rejected, they definitely have no hope with women, now or ever. So, they prefer to stay at home with the vague ambition that one day they might make something happen. On the other hand, there are men out there that do try to meet and get together with girls and have a serious relationship - and, unfortunately, they get rejected every now and then. Once it’s happened a couple of times, those serious relationship brush-offs take their toll on the guy: his confidence dwindles, his sense of humor begins to fade, and most noticeably, his motivation vanishes. He becomes like 80% of the rest of the male population: a serious relationship dreamer and not a serious relationship do’er. The first thing you need to do is recognize the POSITIVE function rejection serves. You need to define it in your mind the serious relationship rejection. What is it and what does it mean? Serious relationship rejection often comes in the following forms: Serious relationship rejection form # 1. You’ve been talking to a girl for a while and things seem to be going well but when you ask to see her again or suggest swapping numbers she suddenly freezes up on you and shuts you out. Serious relationship rejection form #2. You try to get talking to a girl but she only gives you the minimal amount of recognition possible and doesn’t allow you to start a real conversation. Serious relationship rejection form #3. You’ve been on a couple of dates with a girl but have yet to take it further. When you try to progress the relationship, she clams up and becomes distant and seemingly uninterested. Whatever type of serious relationship rejection you’ve experience or fear the most, you need to fully recognise what it is. It’s a sign that one or more components of your serious relationship game - that is, your ability to be successful with women - isn’t functioning correctly. It’s like a flashing red light in a submarine, it’s telling you something ain’t right and, most importantly, that you need to DO something to fix it. That’s the key point most men consistently miss about a serious relationship - they think being rejected is the end of the line, game over. In fact, it’s simply a changing of the tracks on your path to success. So don’t take serious relationship rejection too hard…it is only a minor roadblock that is easily bypassed. Read more about how to overcome this roadblock in GuyGetsGirl, an ebook written by a woman that discusses how to win the dating game and score a serious relationship. Follow the link in the author’s bio box to go to the GuyGetsGirl homepage. To read reviews about the top selling and most effective dating services on the web go to datingservicesreviewed.wordpress.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=C._Hopkins http://EzineArticles.com/?How-To-Get-A-Serious-Relationship—Using-Rejection-To-Pave-The-Way-To-TRUE-Success&id=371625 phentermine without doctors prescription cheap phentermine overnight delivery us online pharmacy phentermine buy phentermine online by cod
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Don’t Tug On Superman’s Cape…or How To Make Your Competitors Want To Attack You!

By Roy MacNaughton One of the worst things you can do as a marketer is to openly slam the competition. I remember years ago when an upstart burger chain came out with a campaign that openly was negative to McDonalds. That was (and still is) a definite no-no, The big guys at first just ignored them; but finally they became irritated. Have you seen that short 30 second animated feature, called Bambi meets Godzilla? You can imagine the rest. Splat! Never openly offend a competitor who has more resources than you. This just doesnt make any sense. This was like a kid coming up and kicking a giant in the shins. It got his attention for sure; but the kid didnt count on the reaction. Ronald didn’t clown around. The same goes for slamming an entire category of business. I recently received a press release from a firm that is in the vacation rental business. The title of their release was: The Top Ten Reasons Why Hotels Suck. Notwithstanding the fact that this kind of slang-vernacular doesnt sit that well with the primary target group of people who have the most time and money to spend going on vacation, (those 50+); this was a giant error in judgment too. This press release offered ten different reasons why staying in hotels was a very bad thing to do. They took the things that can and do go wrong when staying in a hotel, turned them into a top ten list, la David Letterman, on late night television, then negatively slammed all these aspects of hotel-keeping. For instance, when referring to not getting the room you had ordered, one of their lines was: maybe you explicitly asked for a view of the ocean, and instead got a view of the murky pool. Murky pool? Was the word murky necessary? Isnt this just a bit too much? They listed things like: this isnt the room I ordered, waking up to the sound of housekeeping; hassles at the reception desk; problematic parking; noisy neighbors and the question of cleanliness among others. Notice anything out-of-whack here? Look at that list again. Think about each of the negative things they have emphasized. Cant and dont these same things happen in a vacation rental as well? Each of those concerns listed (except perhaps, parking) is a function of human beings and the delivery of service in a service industry. These problems could happen at the very best rental properties too and they do, frequently. The person who devised and wrote this press release obviously hasnt been in the service or lodging business. Im not sure they understand what marketing is…and is NOT. If I were the client in this case, I would fire this person or firm and seek an immediate replacement…someone who really understands the business and what marketing is and isnt. If left to his/her own devices, this so-called marketing person (or perhaps they work in a public relations agency) could become quite dangerous…to you, the client. Left alone, they might quickly bring the ire of a complete industry down on your head! Industries have associations. They exist for a purpose. Imagine if an association really gets ticked off with your shenanigans. Can you pay that price? Never, ever slam your competition openly like this. Remember that whenever you stand up and point your finger at someone else, (do it now and look at your own hand) you will always have at least three fingers pointing back at you! This tactic really angers your competitor (this might not be a good idea in itself, remember what happened to the upstart burger chain). Moreover, these kinds of blockhead moves make you look like a self-serving jerk who doesnt understand his/her own business. Take the high road. More than ever, the general public is sick and tired of this kind of advertising. It will come back and bite you in the you-know-what. Remember the tune by Jim Croce: dont tug on Supermans cape. (If you’d like to see and hear what I couldn’t write in this article, click on the live video link in the resource box area below.) Play the game fairly. Make sure your business is properly differentiated from the others. Then it will stand out in the sea of mediocrity full of copy-cats. Point out the positive differences and show the prospective customer why s/he should try you. That is marketing. Copyright, Roy W. MacNaughton, 2007 Roy MacNaughton is a niche marketing coach and business writer. Hes a seasoned marketer, with more than 30 years of international marketing experience, including nine years online. You can SEE and HEAR more of Roy’s thoughts on this article by clicking on this live video link: http://members.viditalk.com/view/?id=8LEHHHJ5ARXRWERJMETC Or visit his blog: http://www.UmarketingU.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Roy_MacNaughton http://EzineArticles.com/?Dont-Tug-On-Supermans-Cape…or-How-To-Make-Your-Competitors-Want-To-Attack-You!&id=434389 phentermine no doctors prescription order cheap phentermine buy phentermine using mastercard order phentermine online cod
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Sunday, April 6, 2008

How To End A Date

By Peter Portero Some daters feel like the end of the date is the most anxiety provoking time in the whole evening. It really does not have to be that way however. As long as you stay true to yourself and be honest with your date, there is no wrong way to end a date. If you are a little worried, remember these tips. When ending a date, you should never lead the other person on. If you had a great time, be sure to tell your date. But if you did not, you can just end the evening with a nice thank you. There is no need to tell the person you will call them if you have no intentions of doing so. Also, being rude and hurting your dates feelings is uncalled for. Be respectful at all times. Do not plan on kissing (or more) your date at the end of the evening. This will only preoccupy your mind during the date. Unless both parties are showing a lot of interest, there is no reason to believe that this is a given. Use common sense when planning out a good night kiss. Keep in mind that dating a process. Just because you went on one date and had fun does not mean that you are going to get married. If you had a good time, feel free to ask for a second date. If you feel uncomfortable asking at the end of your first date, you can always call the next day. Check out our site to learn more about what streamate is. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Portero http://EzineArticles.com/?How-To-End-A-Date&id=167255 phentermine with no prescription required phenteramine diet pills phentermine promenade pharmacy buy phentermine hydrochloride
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Friday, April 4, 2008

Selling Is Like Buying A Bathing Suit

By Kim Duke “It’s my least favorite season of the year, bathing-suit season. I don’t know why we can’t be shaped like all those eighteen year old boys they design those suits for.” - Diane Ford Shopping for a bathing suit is right up there on my Top 10 Ways to Torture Yourself. Why? Because finding something that is the “perfect fit” (and you know what I mean here- that somehow the Bathing Suit Fairy will magically take 10 pounds off your ass) But you know what? It is always worth the effort to find the “perfect bathing suit for you.” Before I went to the Caribbean this spring I spent 2 hours with a sales girl who had a “behind” the size of an apricot. And she did offer expert advice and she reduced most of the pain from the mirrors! And you know me - as I was twisting, turning, and sweating during the process I thought ” I am going to turn this into an article someday!!” Here’s How Bathing Suits Are Like Selling: One Size Does NOT Fit All. In selling you need to smarten up. Quit trying to be something for everyone. Who is your target audience or better yet - WHO SHOULD BE your target audience? Tight Bathing Suits Are Too Constricting (GASP). That’s right - sometimes you need to release clients that don’t fit anymore. Perhaps they don’t pay enough, or you just aren’t getting the “warm fuzzy factor” anymore. Or perhaps they have outgrown you or you have outgrown them. Either way - respectfully release them. You Gotta Know Your Strengths Baby! Bathing Suits are all about marketing. Playing up your strengths and not focusing on your weaknesses What are the biggest assets you bring to a client? How you can help them the most and does your marketing reflect this? Cheap Bathing Suits Look Cheap. You get what you pay for. Are you not spending money in areas that you REALLY SHOULD be? ie/ creating an e-zine, follow-up with your customers, improving your product or service on a consistent basis. Obviously there are areas you want to save money, however, never should it be at the expense of your reputation or brand. Your Bathing Suit From 1994 No Longer Does It. Yes - your fancy schmancy logo from 10 years ago cost you $500 to get designed. (Although let’s be honest - someone you KNEW probably designed it for you!) But those days are over girl. Everything needs an overhaul every now and again. Even your business. What part do you need to throw out? So what was the result of my bathing suit experience? I found 2 “smokin” bathing suits and I easily raised the temperature of the Caribbean water by at least 10 degrees. And in regards to my business - I have been doing TONS of traveling, working like crazy on products, carving and reshaping my products and services to all new HIGHS of DIVA-NESS! Take a good hard look at your business under those HARSH LIGHTS and see what you need to adjust. Remember - you can keep tugging but eventually what doesn’t work WILL expose you! Kim Duke, The Sales Diva, provides savvy, sassy sales training for women small biz owners and entrepreneurs. Kim works with clients internationally, showing them The Sales Diva secrets to success! Sign up for her saucy and smart FREE e-zine and receive her FREE Bonus Report The 5 Biggest Sales Mistakes Women Make at http://www.salesdivas.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kim_Duke http://EzineArticles.com/?Selling-Is-Like-Buying-A-Bathing-Suit&id=296597 buy xanax valium zolpidem ambien abuse ambien zolpidem 10 mg what are the side effects of ativan
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