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CONTENTS 2
1 INVESTING IN WEBSITES: WHAT'S THIS? 4
2 DOMAIN NAME PARKING 6
COMPARING IT TO REAL ESTATE 7
TURNING A PROFIT 7
3 WEBSITE FLIPPING 9
ADVANTAGES OF BUYING AN EXISTING WEBSITE 10
HOW TO BUY A WEBSITE 10
4 WEBSITE DEVELOPING 13
WHY CHOOSE THIS WEBSITE? 13
TARGETED TRAFFIC YOUR OTHER SITES BENEFIT FROM 14
PURCHASE A WEBSITE TO GET AD REVENUE FROM IT 14
PURCHASE A WEBSITE WITH AN ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY 15
NICHE SELECTED 15
TAKE THEM OUT 16
TAKE THE DOMAIN NAME 16
5 HOW TO MAKE A PURCHASE 17
DOING THE RESEARCH 17
PURCHASING THE SITE 18
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN 19
6 BUILD FROM SCRATCH 21
DOMAIN NAMES: CHOOSING 21
HOSTING THE WEBSITE 22
INITIAL CONTENT 22
7 KEYWORDS AND NICHE 23
WORKING THE SYSTEM 23
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION 24
8 INDEXING FOR EXPOSURE 26
PRESS RELEASES 26
USE CRAIGSLIST 26
USE GOOGLE SITE MAPS 27
MANUALLY ADD THE WEBSITE 27
GET IT DONE 28
9 SELLING THE WEBSITE 29
WHERE TO SELL YOUR SITE 29
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF EBAY 30
BE SOMEBODY 30
USE THE RIGHT CATEGORY 30
TEMPLATE IT 31
WRITE GREAT TITLES AND CONTENT 31
PICTURES MATTER 32
PRICING A WEBSITE TO SELL 32
10 CONCLUSION 34
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INVESTING IN WEBSITES: WHAT'S THIS?
Investing in websites is a process that allows any savvy user to make a sizable profit. The process should be three fold: invest in flipping, parking and developing websites. The better you can do at this, the more likely it is for your business to do very well, without a lot of long term commitment.
Consider the different ways to invest in domain investing, or website investing.
1. Invest in website flipping:
Here, you will purchase a domain name and start to develop the website. Once you have some level of secure footing, you then sell the website at a profit.
2. Invest in domain name parking:
Here, the website owner registers a domain name. Then, with very little cost, they do nothing more than sit on it and try to sell it to those that may be interested in buying it.
3. Invest in website development:
Purchase a domain name, work to establish the website and then hold on to it and profit from it.
In each of these situations, there is profit to be had. Domain name parking offers the lowest potential returns unless you have a very in demand type of domain name that a company feels they must have. Investing in a website and then flipping it is a great way to turn a profit, especially if you know how to set up a website fairly quickly and what it takes to get the Internet marketing going on it. Finally, owning and developing a website is the largest profit maker because the long term benefits far outweigh the short term selling in either of the two prior options. Yet, the profits may be well off into the future.
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INTRODUCTION 4
PHYSICAL STRESSES 4
MENTAL PRESSURE 4
1 WHAT IS STRESS AND WHAT DOES IT DO? 6
GOOD AND BAD STRESS 6
HOW TO MEASURE STRESS 6
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSES TO STRESS 6
ACUTE AND CHRONIC STRESS 7
2 THE STRESSES COMMON TO COMPUTER WORKERS 9
CONTACT STRESS 9
POSTURE 9
EYE HEALTH 10
REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS 10
THE INFORMATION OVERLOAD 11
3 SET YOURSELF UP FOR A LOW STRESS ENVIRONMENT 13
WHY THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT MATTERS 13
THE RIGHT FURNITURE AND COMPONENTS FOR A LOW STRESS OFFIC ENVIRONMENT 13
WAYS TO REDUCE EYE STRAIN AND FATIGUE 15
PEACE AND QUIET… 16
THE PROPER POSTURE 16
REST WHILE WORKING! 17
HYDRATION 17
LEARN TO LET GO OF STRESS 17
WHEN TO GET HELP 18
4 AVOIDING STRESS THROUGH GOOD PROJECT PLANNING AND PREPARATION 19
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR COMPUTER-BASED WORKERS 19
MANAGING THE STRESS OF EMAILS AND OTHER SIDETRACKERS 21
PROGRAMS AND APPLICATIONS TO AID COMPUTER WORKERS AND PROJECTS 22
5 OUTSOURCING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRES REDUCTION 24
WHY OUTSOURCE WHAT YOU COULD DO YOURSELF 24
HOW TO CHOOSE WHAT TO OUTSOURCE 25
ACCESS TO OUTSOURCING HELP 26
6 MAINTAINING A LOW STRESS LIFESTYLE FOR ONGOING ONLINE SUCCESS 29
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INTRODUCTION
More than ever, the information and businesses of the world are heading into the world of computers, and the employees who work with these businesses must follow. This progress has a price. Everyone knows the stresses of a general work environment. Bosses, noise, deadlines, co-workers, and an uncertain job future all contribute. As the tools of the trade shift to being more computer-oriented, the types of stress change too.
PHYSICAL STRESSES
Physical stresses shift away from those common to manual labor and lean toward a new set of hazardous circumstances. Sitting and staring at a computer for hours every day has its own possible pitfalls. Sitting may be thought to be a nice, relaxing, non-strenuous way to spend your days, but this is not true.
Posture, especially when sitting in one position for a prolonged period of time, is especially important. The wrong postural positioning can lead to a whole host of problems including tension, muscle soreness, and even muscle pain. With the amount of time spent at computers, these consequences may seem unavoidable.
Eye strain can be another issue. Staring at a lit up screen is taxing for the eyes and raises all kind of questions. Is the screen bright enough? How bright is too bright? How bright should the rest of the room be compared to the screen’s brightness? The factors that can contribute to eye strain and fatigue are many and varied.
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1 HISTORY OF SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROCEDURES 4
BARIATRIC SURGERY FROM THE 1950S 4
GASTRIC RESTRICTIVE PROCEDURES – STOMACH STAPLING 5
PROS 5
CONS 6
MALABSORPTIVE PROCEDURES – GASTRIC BY-PASS AND BEYOND 6
PROS 7
CONS 7
COMBINATION PROCEDURES 8
PROS 8
CONS 8
LAPAROSCOPIC ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BANDING – THE NEW GENERATION OF WEIGHT LOSS OPTIONS 9
PROS 9
CONS 9
2 LAPBAND PRE-SURGERY 11
POSSIBLE REASONS WHY YOU CAN’T LOSE WEIGHT 11
OBESITY AND HEALTH 12
COST OF LAPBAND SURGERY 13
GOOD CANDIDATES FOR LAPBAND SURGERY 14
WHEN LAPBAND ISN'T AN OPTION 15
QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR WEIGHT LOSS COUNSELOR 16
PRE-SURGERY PREPARATION 17
3 CHOOSING PROFESSIONALS YOU CAN TRUST 18
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A LAPBAND CLINIC 18
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A SURGEON 19
INSURANCE COVERAGE AND LAPBAND SURGERY 20
GROUPS AND MEETINGS PRE-SURGERY 21
4 THE PROCEDURE 22
THE DAY OF THE PROCEDURE – WHAT TO EXPECT 22
THE LAPBAND PROCEDURE 22
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS AND RISKS 23
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LAPBAND 24
5 YOUR NEW DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 26
POST SURGERY CARE 26
ONGOING DIET AND NUTRITION 28
1. AVOID ALL CARBONATED BEVERAGES – FOREVER 28
2. CHEW FOOD SLOWLY AND METHODICALLY 28
3. EAT THREE SMALL MEALS AND DAY AND DON'T SKIP MEALS 28
4. EAT SLOWLY 29
5. DO NOT DRINK BEFORE OR DURING MEALS 29
6. AVOID HIGH FIBER FOODS 29
7. EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN 29
8. AVOID THE FOLLOWING FOODS 29
9. EAT HIGH QUALITY FOODS 30
10. 10. AVOID AN EATING RUT 30
REASONABLE EXPECTATIONS FOR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS 30
ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS 31
REVERSING THE PROCESS 32
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HISTORY OF SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROCEDURES
There are a great many reasons why both men and women, either as adults, teenagers and even senior citizens struggle with weight loss and weight maintenance. While many people simply eat incorrectly and don't exercise enough, there are other individuals that, through no fault or lack of desire on their own part, are simply not able to lose the weight needed to maintain health. For most of these individuals that are struggling to lose 50, 70, 80 or even more than 100 pounds the prospect of simply changing eating habits and increasing exercise levels is just not enough to help them in their weight loss goals.
With modern surgical procedures, now effectively tested and researched, weigh loss for those considered morbidly obese is no longer just a dream or a wish; it is a reality. Morbidly obese individuals are those that weigh more than 100 pounds over healthy body weight for their age, height and size and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 40 or more than 35 if coupled with another concurrent health condition.
In addition even those that are not morbidly obese but are overweight by more than 40 pounds and/or have a concurrent medical condition can now elect to have lapband surgery. Although this surgery is not often covered by insurance, recent advances have made it much more reasonable even for private pay.
To understand the different types of weight loss surgery and how they differ it is important to take a look back into the not too distant beginnings of the procedure. Each individual surgery type has its own advantages and potential risks and prospective patients should definitely know as much as possible about each weight loss option.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO EAT RAW FOODS? 5
GOING RAW – THE BASICS 6
WHAT THIS EBOOK WILL COVER 7
DIFFERENT KINDS OF RAW FOODISTS 8
CRITICS OF THE RAW FOOD DIET 9
1 WHY EAT RAW FOOD? 11
WHY IS THE RAW FOODS DIET SO HEALTHY? 11
WHY NOT ENJOY A WESTERN DIET? 12
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ENZYMES 12
CRUCIAL ELEMENTS OF FOOD ARE OFTEN DESTROYED BY HEAT 14
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO THE RAW FOODS DIET? 15
THE RAW FOOD DIET INCREASES YOUR ENERGY 15
YOUR HEART DISEASE RISK WILL GO DOWN 16
IT HELPS ENHANCE YOUR OVERALL APPEARANCE 16
YOU’LL LOSE WEIGHT ON THE RAW FOODS DIET 17
YOUR DIGESTION WILL IMPROVE 17
EXPERIENCE AN IMPROVED STATE OF HEALTH 17
2 MAKING THE SWITCH TO A RAW FOODS DIET 19
STEP ONE: WHAT ARE YOUR MOTIVES? 20
STEP TWO: DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT MINDSET? 21
STEP THREE: GET PREPARED 21
STEP FOUR: SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS 22
STEP FIVE: MONITOR PROGRESS 23
STEP SIX: MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAVE FUN! 23
3 ALL ABOUT RAW FOOD 25
GET ENOUGH PROTEIN 28
BEWARE OF IRON DEFICIENCY 28
GET ENOUGH CALCIUM 29
TIPS FOR GETTING A BALANCED DIET 30
STOCKING THE REFRIGERATOR 32
FILLING UP THE PANTRY 32
KITCHEN TECHNIQUES OVERVIEW 34
THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED 34
READ RAW FOODS COOKBOOKS 36
KEEP A RECIPES AND MEALS JOURNAL 37
CONSULT WITH A NUTRITIONIST 37
DON’T WORRY, IT GETS EASIER 37
6 RECIPES 39
LETTUCE WRAPS 39
HUMMUS 40
EASY FLAX CRACKERS 41
RAW OATMEAL RECIPE 41
RAW ALMOND MILK 42
BASIC SMOOTHIE RECIPE 43
NUT PATE 43
CURRIED BROWN RICE 44
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Introduction TO EATING RAW FOODS
Anytime you watch the news, read a magazine, surf the internet, or read the newspaper one thing is clear – we are concerned about our health. There are several different ways to achieve a better state of health. You can make diet and lifestyle changes that result in you reaching your goals. But unfortunately, we often turn to fad diets and extreme exercising in order to achieve what we believe to be a normal state of health.
Well, doing things that are extreme are not necessarily good for you. The body is a very complex machine. It takes the right nutrients in order for it to perform optimally. Our modern diets are depleted in a lot of these nutrients and it makes it difficult to achieve the level of health that we really want. Even a diet that is healthy by certain standards may not contain all we need. That is, unless, we consume a high amount of raw foods in order to make up for it.
One of the best ways out there to live a healthy lifestyle is to make the switch and eat a diet made up of mainly raw foods. This includes any food that is in its uncooked state. Because raw foods contain a high amount of nutrients, especially if the raw foods are also organic, it can help clear up certain health problems like obesity and heart disease and cause you to live a life that is filled with energy and free of disease.
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INTRODUCTION 3
GETTING TO PASO ROBLES 4
1 A BRIEF HISTORY OF PASO ROBLES 5
2 LODGING AND ACCOMODATIONS IN PASO ROBLES 9
LUXURY RESORT ACCOMODATIONS 9
BED AND BREAKFAST INNS 10
CAMPGROUNDS 11
GUEST HOUSES 12
3 DINING IN PASO ROBLES 17
4 PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY 24
5 MORE TO DO IN PASO ROBLES 32
6 EXPLORING PASO ROBLES THROUGH AGRICULTURAL TOURISM 42
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Paso Robles, California. The area is the up and coming wine Mecca of Central California. If you are looking for a great place to spend a weekend then Paso Robles, California is just for you. Paso Robles may be in the heart of wine country, but it offers so much more than the norm.
There are shops, it is the home of the California Mid-State Fair, museums, great food, wonderful views, and a relaxing atmosphere with an eclectic mix of entertainment. This is a kind of destination where you can fill your days with activities or just sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views while sipping a local wine.
The Paso Robles area is located in the Coastal Mountain Range, so you are able to capture the beauty of the mountains, the ocean, and the deserts. Each season offers incredible natural beauty. The winter will bring green hills, the spring will show vivid pink and white almond blossoms, there are lush vineyards to gaze upon during the summer, and fall will offer beautiful colors and a bounty of new wines and local harvests. All you need to do is pack a picnic, pick a road, and fall in love with the area.
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INTRODUCTION 4
WHAT ED IS AND WHAT IT ISN'T 5
COULD I BE NEXT? 12
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? 18
TESTS TO HELP DIAGNOSE AND TO CHOOSE THE BEST TREATMENT 27
MYTH #1: MEN SHOULD NEVER HAVE THESE SORTS OF PROBLEMS 29
MYTH #2: MEN SHOULD JUST KNOW HOW TO HAVE SEX 29
MYTH #3: MEN ALWAYS WANT AND CRAVE SEX 30
MYTH #4: IT'S EMBARRASSING TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION 30
MYTH #5: ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION IS JUST THE MAN'S PROBLEM 30
WHAT IS YOUR FAMILY HISTORY? 31
HOW'S YOUR HEALTH? 32
WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE? 32
WHAT HAVE YOU TRIED TO ALLEVIATE YOUR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION? 33
HAVE ANY METHODS OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION TREATMENT WORKED IN THE PAST? 33
GENERAL CHECK UP 34
BLOOD TESTS 34
URINE TESTS 35
HORMONE TESTS 35
ULTRASOUNDS 35
NEUROLOGICAL TESTS 36
PSYCHOSOCIAL TESTS 36
DICC – DYNAMIC INFUSION CAVERNOSOMETRY AND CAVERNOSOGRAPHY 36
NOCTURNAL TUMESCENCE TEST 37
TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS 38
HOW THESE MEDICATIONS WORK 39
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 39
COGNITIVE THERAPY 44
THERAPEUTIC MEDICATIONS 45
SEX COUNSELING 45
HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS 46
ACUPUNCTURE 47
TANTRA SEXUAL PRACTICES 47
PREVENTING ED IN THE FIRST PLACE 50
EAT RIGHT 52
EXERCISE 53
CONCLUSION 56
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INTRODUCTION
Whether you call it erectile dysfunction, ED, impotence, or any number of slang terms, erection problems are something many men have to face during the course of their lifetimes.
But what you might not realize is that erection problems aren't just a matter of getting older. You can prevent and treat most erection problems when you know what they are, how they are caused, and what treatments are available.
Most men avoid getting treatment for ED for these very reasons. Whether it's embarrassment or simply feeling like there's nothing to be done, erectile dysfunction is often ignored when steps can be taken.
Choosing to manage and to treat your ED is a powerful and a courageous step, to be sure. But you can take this step knowing not only that help is available, but it's also going to help you manage your problems and get back the sex life you desire.
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THE DETOX 1O DAY GUIDE - HOW & WHY TO DETOX 1
CONTENTS 2
INTRODUCTION 6
WHO NEEDS TO DETOX? 6
WHAT ARE TOXINS? 7
WHEN IS IT BEST TO DETOX? 8
HOW LONG DOES DETOX TAKE? 9
CLEANING OUT: THE PROCESS 11
THE LIVER: 11
THE LUNGS: 11
THE KIDNEYS: 11
THE INTESTINES: 12
THE SKIN: 12
WHO CAN’T DETOX? 12
OK: LET’S DO IT! 13
CHOOSE YOUR FOODS WITH CARE! 16
DAY 1 18
½ HOUR BEFORE BREAKFAST: 18
BREAKFAST: 18
MORNING SNACK: 19
LUNCH: 19
AFTERNOON SNACK: 19
DINNER: 19
SUPPER: 20
THROUGH THE DAY: 20
DAY 2 21
LUNCH: 21
MID AFTERNOON SNACK: 21
DINNER: 21
SUPPER: 22
DURING THE DAY TRY TO TAKE A LITTLE EXERCISE 22
DAY 3 24
LUNCH: 24
MID AFTERNOON SNACK: 24
DINNER: 24
SUPPER: 25
DURING DAY 3 YOU SHOULD TRY TO DO A LITTLE MORE EXERCISE 25
DAY 4 27
MID-MORNING SNACK: 27
LUNCH: 27
MID-AFTERNOON SNACK: 28
DINNER: 28
FLUID AND FIBER 28
EXERCISE! 29
SKIN CLEANSING 29
SUPPER: 30
DAY 5 32
BREAKFAST: 32
MID-MORNING SNACK: 32
LUNCH: 32
MID-AFTERNOON SNACK: 32
EXERCISE: 33
FLUIDS: 33
DINNER: 34
SUPPER: 35
DAY 6 37
BREAKFAST: 37
MID-MORNING SNACK: 37
LUNCH: 37
MID-AFTERNOON SNACK: 38
EXERCISE: 38
DINNER: 38
SUPPER: 39
DAY 7 40
MID-MORNING SNACK: 41
LUNCH: 41
MID AFTERNOON SNACK: 41
EXERCISE: 42
DINNER: 42
INDULGENCE: 42
DAY 8 44
LUNCH: 44
MID-AFTERNOON SNACK: 45
EXERCISE: 45
DINNER: 45
ENJOYMENT: 46
SUPPER: 46
DAY 9 47
MID AFTERNOON SNACK: 47
EXERCISE: 47
DINNER: 48
SUPPER: 48
DAY 10 50
MID AFTERNOON SNACK: 50
DINNER: 50
SUPPLEMENTS 52
SO WHO NEEDS SUPPLEMENTS? 52
MILK THISTLE 53
VITAMIN E 53
DANDELION 53
YERBA MATE TEA 54
HOW DO SUPPLEMENTS HELP? 54
WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS FEEL BAD 56
YOGA/STRETCHES 56
EXERCISE 57
DEEP BREATHING 57
AROMATHERAPY 57
PATTERNS OF THOUGHT 58
END OF DETOX 59
CHANGE FOR LIFE 59
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INTRODUCTION
Detox, or to give it its full name ‘detoxification’ has been around since humans first became civilised and is a very natural way of getting rid of harmful pollutants that may have built up in our bodies.
Sometimes people are scared of ‘detoxing’ because they think that it will mean going without food for the entire process and existing only on water with the occasional shot of lemon juice. But this is not the case. Detox is simply a way of cleaning out your body, helping to give the internal organs a little breathing space, so that they can recharge and continue to operate as they should.
In this book you will learn just how to detox safely, with minimum discomfort, so that your body becomes clean, pure and is returned as near as possible, to its optimum state of well being.
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1 INTRODUCTION 5
2 WHY A DAY SPA MIGHT BE THE BUSINESS FOR YOU 7
A LOOK AT THE INDUSTRY 7
THE MARKETS WHERE DAY SPAS FLOURISH 10
3 MARKET RESEARCH MATTERS 11
KNOW YOUR DEMOGRAPHICS 11
UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR POTENTIAL CLIENTS REALLY WANT 12
PUT IT ALL TOGETHER 14
4 MAKING THE INITIAL PLAN 15
PICK YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE 15
WHAT TYPE OF SPA IS RIGHT FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENTELE? 17
SELECT YOUR PRICE POINTS 19
5 FLESHING OUT YOUR PLAN 22
GET TO KNOW YOUR COMPETITION 22
PICKING YOUR THEME 24
SELECTING YOUR SERVICES 25
Massage 25
Facials 26
Skin Exfoliation 26
Waxing 27
Body Treatments 27
Hot Tubs, Saunas and Mud baths 28
Aromatherapy, Yoga and Meditation 28
Body Treatments 28
Beauty Salon Services 29
EXTRA TOUCHES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE 29
6 ESTIMATE YOUR NEEDS 32
EQUIPMENT YOU MIGHT NEED 32
Basic Items: 33
Products: 33
Equipment: 34
ANTICIPATE STAFFING NEEDS 34
PULLING IT OFF EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE EXPERIENCE 37
7 CREATE A BUSINESS PLAN THAT SELLS 39
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO INCLUDE 39
FUNDING OPTIONS THAT WORK 40
8 DON’T FORGET THE LEGALITIES 42
LICENSING AND OTHER ISSUES 42
9 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION 44
10 PREPARING FOR YOUR OPENING 46
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE SETTING A DATE 46
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OPENING A SPLASH 48
A FEW PARTING WORDS 50
RESOURCES 51
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INTRODUCTION
The day spa industry is booming and you can find great success in this field. There is vast opportunity in this industry and it promises an outstanding future. There are many considerations to make before opening your day spa beginning with the benefits.
The economy has its ups and downs and it may seem unlikely that the day spa industry would hold up in the midst of economic dismay. However, this service industry continues to flourish during hard times. It does exceedingly well when the economy is booming.
There is good reason for the success of this realm of the service sector. A trip to a day spa is relatively inexpensive compared to high-ticket items like an SUV or the latest technological gadgets. Customers enjoy a relaxing experience that leaves them feeling and looking terrific.
The day spa experience helps to ease stress, which is of the utmost importance in today’s society. Many people recognize the benefit of taking time to relax and enjoy special treatment. The services offered by many of these organizations are conducive to stress relief.
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1 INTRODUCTION TO MINI STORAGE AUCTIONS 4
HOW PROFITABLE CAN IT BE? 5
A TYPICAL AUCTION 6
WHEN TO PASS ON A DEAL 8
THINGS TO WATCH FOR 9
2 GETTING ORGANIZED 10
IDENTIFYING LOCAL AUCTIONS 10
KEEPING TRACK OF DATES AND TIMES 12
ESTIMATING WORTH 12
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD THEM, WHEN TO THROW AWAY 15
SETTING UP RESALE OPPORTUNITIES 16
3 WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED 18
CASH ON HAND 18
MOVING EQUIPMENT 19
TRANSPORTATION 20
STORAGE 21
HELPERS 22
Hiring Outside Help 23
4 WHERE TO RESELL 25
ON-SITE 25
FLEA MARKETS 27
GARAGE SALES 28
PAWN SHOPS 29
EBAY 29
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INTRODUCTION TO MINI STORAGE AUCTIONS
In a poor economy, one thing is certain: people are falling behind on their bills. One of the bills that can easily go unpaid are the monthly bills required to keep additional goods in storage off-site. Americans are powerful consumers, but not very good savers. The excess buying power they have often goes to buying luxuries and goods that end up in these storage units, just waiting for them to fall behind on their bills. After some time, the storage company has a legal right to the contents of these mini storage units and can auction them off to the general public to try and recoup the missing storage fees. That's where you come in and take possession of goods that can be bought at steep discounts to resell on the retail market for a hefty profit. It's perfectly legal and it's a very under-utilized method for getting great goods for little money down.
There are many reasons to get involved with mini storage auctions these days. The stock market has taken a pounding, people are trying to find additional sources of income in a tight economy, and being the owner of your own business is always very appealing. Mini storage auctions can provide a return on your investment that beats the stock market, while incurring far less risk. Whatever you buy, you get to keep and can use yourself, or you can choose to sell to someone else. The value is intrinsic in the goods you purchase, unlike some investments that can lose their entire value practically overnight.
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1 OUR CHEATING HEARTS 5
2 CHEATING IN CYBERVILLE 7
3 CHEATER PROFILE - TOP TEN TRAITS 9
LIKELY CHEATERS HAVE.... 9
SEXUAL-SOPHISTICATION 9
RISK-ATTRACTION 9
PARENTAL CHEATING 10
OCCASIONAL CHEATERS HAVE.... 10
BAD MANNERS 10
OPPOSITE-SEX "PALS" 10
CHEATING PEERS 11
SERIAL CHEATERS HAVE.... 11
CHEATING-ITIS 11
PAST CHEATING 11
BAD-REPUTE 11
ALPHA-CHEATERS HAVE... 12
INFIDELITY-MANIA 12
4 INVESTIGATION 101- BASICS & GUIDELINES 13
INVESTIGATOR BASICS 13
DOS.... 13
DON'TS.... 14
INVESTIGATOR GUIDELINES 15
5 SEARCHING FOR TELL-TALE SIGNS 18
PERSONAL INDICATORS 18
RELATIONSHIP CHANGES 21
BEHAVIOR TRAITS 23
WORK HABITS 24
PHONE SIGNALS 25
ONLINE TENDENCIES 26
6 COLLECTING CLUES 28
POCKETS/PURSE/WALLET 28
CLOSET 28
HOME OFFICE/DESK/WASTEBASKET 29
CAR 30
WORKPLACE 31
JOURNAL 31
BILLS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 32
7 TELEPHONE SLEUTHING 33
CALLER ID 33
REDIAL 34
*69 34
*67 35
REVERSE PHONE SEARCH 35
TELEPHONE MONITORING 36
8 CYBER-SNOOPING 37
EMAIL ADDRESS FINDER 37
COMPUTER MONITORING SOFTWARE 38
EMAIL/CHAT/INSTANT MESSAGING 38
INTERNET BROWSING 39
KEYSTROKES 39
SCREENSHOTS 39
WEB-BASED/REMOTE MONITORING 40
KEYSTROKE LOGGER/RECORDER 40
9 SURVEILLANCE GEAR 42
GPS MOBILE PHONE 42
GPS TRACKER 43
ELECTRONIC VIDEO SYSTEM 43
10 HIRING A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR 46
CONCLUSION - NOW WHAT? 49
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OUR CHEATING HEARTS
We prefer honesty in our relationships, but reality doesn't always measure up to our expectations. Cheating is an everyday occurrence.
Some cheating isn't even considered cheating. Football games are won by trick plays and earn quarterbacks the title of hero, along with multimillion-dollar salaries. Other cheating is entertaining, like the magician's repertoire of card tricks, sleight of hand, and beautiful women who disappear or survive being sawed in half. Military strategy often involves camouflage, which throughout history has won wars, going back to the Trojan horse in ancient Greece.
Most cheating however is undesirable, whether it's a gambler trying to beat the casino, the student who cheats on exams, the citizen who fudges numbers on a tax return, or the CEO who pays himself a multimillion-dollar bonus while shareholder profits plummet. But perhaps the most disappointing, and personally painful, cheating is that which occurs among lovers and spouses. An unwritten expectation of fidelity is the core of our sexual relationships.