Internal and External Glazing Repairs

Many areas of our homes and businesses are made from glass, not just the windows. However, with glass being fragile, it is prone to breakages. There is a common conception that once the glass element of a window, door or furniture item breaks the whole unit needs to be replaced. This I not the case as quality glazing repair companies are able to fix this problem without changing the whole unit.

Window Repairs

Windows are the most abundant glass product in our homes and therefore the chances of it being broken or in need of repair at some point are almost inevitable. If a double glazed window gets smashed, unfortunately the sealed unit itself will need replacing, not simply the glass. Be aware that the unit itself can be removed from the overall window frame and replaced easily. Do not be fooled by double glazing companies that may insist that the whole window needs replacing e.g. if you have a bay window and only one of the panes of glass gets destroyed.

A broken window can happen at any time of the day or night and cannot be left unattended to as it will result in a cold, unsecured property. Ensure that you know a local glazier who offers a 24 hour emergency repair or boarding service so that should you need them, you know who to contact.

Internal Glass Door Repair

Internal doors often feature a glass element as it allows light to pass through thus making the house more illuminated as a whole. It can also compliment the décor of the rooms, particularly if the glass is patterned.

The only issue with having glass in interior doors is that they often get slammed shut, causing the glass to weaken and sometimes shatter as a result. Also, children playing in houses often have little or no regard for the breakable items around them, occasionally leading to a stray toy smashing the door glass.

Many people panic when the glass element of a door is broken, thinking that the whole door will need to be replaced; this is not the case. A reputable glazing company will be able to replace the broken glass at a reasonable cost. A quality company will use only top quality glass products such as Pilkington Texture glass to complete the repair.

Mirror Repairs

According to superstition, breaking a mirror brings with it 7 years of bad luck; this bad luck can begin with having to pay the cost of a whole new mirror and frame. Glazing repair companies are able to replace mirrors without having to change the frame, reducing the overall repair costs.

Whatever your glazing repair needs, ensure that you use a local glazing company that you can trust for quality and price. Ensure that they have a good reputation for service and value for money.

The Dream Act Vs Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

It's important not to confuse the two programs because they are not one of the same. The Dream Act, otherwise known as "Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors," is a legislative proposal, if enacted, would have afforded conditional permanent residency to certain undocumented immigrants. This law would have required that eligible applicants are of good moral character, graduate from an American high school, obtain a GED, are admitted to a community college or a four-year university, join the military, arrive in the United States before age 16, be between the ages of 12 and 35 at the time the bill is enacted, live in the country continuously for at least five years prior to the date of arrival, and if male, register with the Selective Service.

For the first six years, successful applicants would be given "conditional" status to live and work in the United States. They would further be required to satisfy at least one of the following three conditions prior to being permitted to obtain permanent residency: 1. graduate from a two-year community college; 2. complete at least two years towards a four-year degree; 3. serve two years in the U.S. military. Upon successful completion, the applicant would become eligible to apply for permanent resident status to legally reside in the United States. During this conditional period, though the approved applicant would not be eligible to apply for federal grants, he/she would be permitted to apply for student loans and work study. At the end of the conditional period, if the applicant satisfies all of the conditions, in addition to permanent residency, the applicant would eventually be permitted to become a U.S. citizen.

Because Congress has not been able to enact this bill after multiple attempts, on June 15, 2012 the President of the United States signed an executive order known as the "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" (DACA) to provide some of the same benefits to the undocumented immigrants who would have benefited under the Dream Act. The eligibility requirements under DACA are the same as those in the proposed Dream Act. But unlike the dream act proposal, DACA only provides two of the benefits in the Dream Act to eligible applicants: removal of the fear of deportation for two years, and the opportunity to apply for work authorization. It does not, however, confer any legal status on eligible applicants or provide a path to legalization. Moreover, because DACA is an executive order, unlike the Dream Act, the president of the United States can change it at any time without congressional approval.

Ten Commitments for Men by Tom Massey: Book Review

Tom Massey, who is a long time corporate leadership trainer, has produced a truly excellent book on how to navigate through life with commitments to high standards, integrity, enthusiasm, and good health. His ten points offer a road map based on wisdom and experience, his and others. The book is well written and organized, at the same time being an enjoyable read.

As a retired Chief of Police and the author of my own book, Leading beyond Tradition, it was my responsibility to provide the employees and citizens with such a map for their safety and work experience, as well as the quality of life for the community. I have taught leadership extensively in the public and private sectors and recognize there is, at best, inconsistency in what leadership actually is and how to make it work in today's world. Leadership is about people and Mr. Massey clearly recognizes those principles that constitute success.

The ten commitments Mr. Massey lists and describes are really what it takes to not only lead, but live your life to its fullest with honor and dignity. The criticality of each commitment cannot be overemphasized, and by combining all ten the practitioner lives the behaviors and models them to everyone. It has been demonstrated that people who associate with negative people themselves become negative and cynical. One's attitude is a choice, solely that of the individual, and the commitments in Mr. Massey's book are the guide to follow. While they are nothing new, they are what is necessary. Every successful person over the ages has believed in and practiced these commitments.

It has been said that once a person stops learning, they languish in the past, while one who commits to continuous learning and improvement stays current and able to live well and contribute at a higher level. The anecdotes provided in Mr. Massey's book are relevant and aligned with delivering his message. This is a book that should be read by everyone. It should be part of every home library, public library, and educational institution. These are the principles that made us great, made us what we are. We need to know them, understand them, and live by them.

Thank you Mr. Massey, for remembering them and bringing them home once again.

Boost Your Email Marketing Capability Using Autoresponders

Studies show that only 15% of people will buy at the first time when they first visit a website. It means that, if there are 10 people coming in, you may end up with 1 - 2 people buying your product. While other business owners will focus on getting more people to come to their website in order to make more sales, this is not the right way to do so.

The key question you should ask is: how do we capture, contact and communicate with the other 85% of people who do not buy?

The answer: collect their contact information and communicate with them frequently until they know, like and trust you, by using an autoresponders program.

What is an autoresponders?

This is an automated software developed specific for email marketing purpose. With autoresponders, you can send email newsletter at a specific time automatically, or send out a series of email messages by just setting it up once, and manage your email list easily.

Autoresponders represent a new way of doing email marketing and communicate with your prospects or clients. It can provide specific information to your customers efficiently and effectively without any trouble, and then follow up with pre-written email messages at specific time intervals, which is also very easy to manage

Enhance your email marketing capability

Because of the existence of autoresponders, many things that cannot be done before is now feasible. Here are some ways for business owner to maximize the power of autoresponders.

Publishing a newsletter: It is the most common way of using autoresponders, but most of the time it is misused. One of the mistakes that business owners made are that there newsletters are all about selling stuff. However, if prospects do not have trust or reliable relationship with your business at first, they would not buy from you. Therefore the best way of using newsletter is 95% content, 5% selling message, or even 100% content. Remember, people opt-in to your list not because they want to buy something from you, they are seeking a valuable relationship. And if you can provide that valuable relationship, they will reward you with business. This is the correct way of using newsletter.

Distribute free stuff: Suppose that you are providing a free coupon or discount on certain services. When people opt-in, an email will be sent out to confirm their subscription and later send them a coupon/discount/any free stuff. Then later on you send them a series of email talking about specific topics through autoresponders. This is another use of autoresponders, but most business owner does not have this information.

Make a sale: When you think that it is the right time, or if you are running a product launch, this will be the time to sell them something. Being too sales-oriented is not a good practice, but being too content-oriented is not a good practice either. That why you are suggested to sell them something, either an affiliate product or your own product, and see what is the response. Don't be afraid of "losing" them when you sell them something. If they don't like it, or even feel "offended", they will not buy from you. If you don't sell them, they don't buy from you either. So you have nothing to "lost"! So sell them something and test your offer, when your offer is right and you get good response, sell it to the public and make a lot of money!

Legal Pointers to Help You Choose the Right Piece of Land

The one area that comes to mind when we think about how too many choices make our decision hard is Real Estate. There are too many options available in terms of commercial and residential property. Whether it is a flat, independent house, villa, booth, plot, etc., there's something lucrative and appropriate for everyone. Many people buy plots for commercial purposes. They may want to build a shop or a booth there, or a place for their tuition or dance center. Endless business ideas culminate in buying a plot as the first step. But it is not a joke. Serious consideration and effort must go behind the purchase of a commercial plot.

Commercial plots are much harder to look for and buy as compared to residential ones. The location for your business must be a prime one, the transportation should be such that your place of business is accessible and I should be financially viable. Once your money is given away for the purchase, it could a real hassle for you if the choice turns out to be the wrong one. To avoid all that, you must make sure that you do research on your plot, compare with others, ascertain the market rates and ensure that your location suits your business and company as well. A wrong choice could harm your business. So take your time, there is no hurry.

The legal hassles involved in buying a plot are many. The seller should give you all the original legal documents beforehand so that you can scrutinize properly. Some of the legal tips are -

* Make sure you acquire the services of a good lawyer who can help you avoid some major or minor loopholes that property documents entail.

* Confirm the legal status of the plot before even thinking of purchasing it.

* You must know who the plot belongs to. The ownership should not ever be a grey area.

* Make sure nobody else is involved in selling the property. You should opt to see the plot's previous deeds as well.

* Make inquiries in all the official places to see if there is something that has been hidden from you.

* Beware of being handed over a liability by checking if all the taxes have been paid so far or not.

* Any balance payments, in fact, must be paid already by the seller like the electricity and water bills. No notice or requisition related to your property should be outstanding.

* Check from the registrar office if your plot has any dues or complaints of the legal nature.

* Make sure that if the seller had bought the plot on loan, then he should have returned the whole amount that was due.

* Measure the plot. This is important. Many property dealers exploit the trust you put in them. You select a plot and are content that is exactly what you will own after the purchase. But before the purchase, ascertain the size that you had specified. Keep visiting your plot location regularly so that nobody can rob you of even an inch of your property.

Buying a plot is a decision taken with patience and calm. Start off your commercial success by buying a safe and good commercial plot.

Barbecue Success With The Rule Of Thirds

Ever been to a barbecue party where the 'chef' placed as much food as he could possibly fit onto the barbecue grill, every so often stabbing the food with a fork and juggling it around so that it cooks evenly? Ever noticed how, within a few minutes, the flames start gently flickering under the food, the chef proudly standing back admiring the char grill effect that he's creating? Ever notice the panic that sets in when the flames suddenly leap up and around the food burning it black on the outside and leaving it raw on the inside?

The difference between great char grilled barbecue food and burnt offerings lies in a few small precautions. The chef that we've just described made a few fatal errors that could easily have been avoided. Before discussing the errors though, lets consider the equipment that we're talking about. Although the same can happen with gas as with charcoal, gas grills can be turned lower, or off, when the flames start getting out of control. The flames can also be controlled if the barbecue grill has a tight fitting lid, as with a Weber kettle grill. However most people seem to cook on an open top barbecue grill with the lid, if it has one, open. Note that we're talking about a barbecue grill here, where the food is cooked directly over the hot coals. True barbecue uses indirect heat with the food fully enclosed as though in an oven. So, the barbecue grill that our imaginary chef is using is an open top, charcoal, barbecue grill.

Now lets have a look at our imaginary chef's errors.

First, he filled the grate with charcoal along its entire length, providing a constant heat source, with no area of lower heat to place food if it started to burn. A simple solution is to use the rule of thirds. Imagine the grate of your barbecue being in thirds. Fill two thirds of the grill with charcoal and leave the remaining third empty. Cook your food over the hot coals and when your food is ready, or starts to burn, or creates out of control flames, move it over to the section above the empty grate. The food will stay warm but won't cook any more (or possibly it will but much more slowly), and wont cause any flare-ups. A further refinement can be had, if you've a large enough grill, by placing a double level of coals in one third of the grate, a single level of coals in the middle, and no coals in the final third. You now have three levels of heat!

A further mistake was to overfill the grill. Completely filling it leaves no room to manoeuvre the food. You're not able to turn it for even cooking and you've no space to move the food to a lower heat. Assuming that you're using the rule of thirds as described above, , when you first start cooking, leave empty the area of the grill above where you've placed no coals. You've then space to move the cooked food into. Secondly, don't pack the cooking part of the grill with food. Leave room to comfortably turn your food.

A second problem caused when over filling the grill is to use foods that require different cooking times. When the coals are first ready to use, they're at their hottest. This is the time to cook small, thin items of food that can be cooked in a short time with a high heat. These include items like sausages, burgers, kebabs and small pieces of meat off the bone. Don't forget that food, such as burgers and sausages, drip fat and juices onto the charcoal during cooking and it's this that causes flare-ups. So you'll need to constantly watch the items of food and move them to an area of lower heat if necessary (did I mention the rule of thirds? ). After the heat has died down somewhat, start grilling food that takes a little longer to grill like chops and steaks and meat on the bone. Finally when the heat is even lower, grill food like fruit kebabs that really only need heating through.

Last, but not least, our imaginary chef stabs his food with a barbecue fork to turn it over. During the initially few minutes of grilling, the heat seals the surface of the meat, sealing in the juices. When the meat is stabbed the juices flow out onto the coals, causing the meat to dry out and become tough, and producing a flare up which burns the food. When turning food, always use barbecue tongs.

With a charcoal barbecue controlling the heat is difficult. Instead you need to ensure that you cook your individual items of food at the most appropriate time and that you have separate areas of heat. Use the rule of thirds to provide separate areas of heat. When cooking your food, first grill quick cook food when the coals are at their hottest. Second, cook food that requires cooking at a mid temperature for a longer time. Thirdly, cook food that needs a low hea

Review: FutureHype: The Myths Of Technology

Author: Bob Seidensticker

ISBN: 1576753700

In an age where there is considerable hype about the wonders of modern technology, Bob Seidensticker prods us to take a step back and put everything into a more realistic perspective or as he most aptly states, we should vaccinate ourselves against hype.

Seidensticker's principal theme in FutureHype: The Myths Of Technology Change is that the pace of technological change does not increase exponentially. According to Seidensticker, although we may be living in an era of fast change, this does not imply that we are the only ones to have experienced this phenomenon. In earlier times people had their own examples of fast change and to discover if our times are really unique, it is necessary that today's social change be compared to that of the past. In fact, as Seidensticker warns us, "the popular perception of modern technology is inflated and out of step with reality."

Divided into two parts, the book first illustrates how we fall into the trap of incorrectly and myopically seeing technology. Seidensticker underlines his contentions with several concrete examples that are elaborated upon throughout this first section.

As an example, we are reminded that a technology might be innovative, but the product that we build from that technology does not necessarily have to be revolutionary, particularly if our predictions are off the mark. It is to be remembered that predictions are often more of a picture of the present rather than the future and there is often a danger of careless extrapolation.

The Internet may be able to provide us with a great deal of information, however, will this lead us to being better informed. Probably not, as the downside is that much of the information is unreliable and pure garbage!

One of the hypes we are all bombarded with daily is that we should blindly trust modern technology and put all of our eggs in one basket. This is all great until the basket breaks, as we become increasingly dependent on software that sometimes is filled with bugs or where we have fragile and brittle technology. No doubt, all of this has created much of the insecurity we feel today in our modern world.

The second part of the book takes a look at the constancy of change in a broad spectrum of areas-popular culture, health and safety, fear and anxiety, personal technologies, and business. We are provided with an excellent survey of the history of technology that is illustrated with stories from thousands of years of human advance proving to us that technological change is not unique to our day.

FutureHype: The Myths Of Technology Change immerses readers with a challenging study wherein technology is to be considered neither good, nor bad nor neutral. As Seidensticker states: "a technology isn't inherently good or bad, but it will have an impact." It is the impact that is important, as it will have a good side and a bad side.

Bob Seidensticker has spent twenty-five years in the technology industry and he holds thirteen software patents. His broad experience is quite in evidence with his insightful and compelling study, as he alerts his readers to the dangers of technology infatuation. He also cautions us that we should never lose sight of the myths that surround technology and the unexpected ways it evolves and affects our lives, while at the same time examining its downsides. As he concludes his book, he leaves us with a very important warning, "don't be bullied into buying a particular technology because a vendor, an advertisement, or your nephew you tells you to." Ask yourself if the product is right for you?

Important Information Surrounding Medicare Plans and Coverage

Aging happens to everyone. It is the one truth that is consistent in life. Along with aging come certain advantages and disadvantages. However it is looked upon retirement happens around the age of sixty-five. Some find retirement as nearing the end while others take on the view that their second lives are starting. With turning sixty-five, in the United States a "gift" is stowed upon requirement meeting individuals in the name of Medicare.

Medicare is a health insurance program established by the US government to assist in payment of proper health care and expenses related to their health. Not only does it provide health care assistance to those over sixty-five but also those who find themselves retiring early because of a qualifying disability and health condition. Medicare insurance covers a portion of care while Medicare Supplemental Insurance can be purchased on an individual basis to cover the remaining portions.

Medicare Supplemental Insurance is not necessary for all individuals. Medigap as it is often referred to covers gaps within the Medicare policy. Some individual already carry a secondary insurance that will fill in the voids of Medicare. This might include people who have extra coverage through an employer or if retired a former employer. If you opt instead of Medicare to receive Medicare Advantage supplemental insurance is not an option. This is confusing. To help clients understand Medicare and the coverage that exists under the plans it is advisable to look into Medicare supplemental insurance comparison charts.

Many insurance companies offer to explain the different Medigap policies but it is best to find assistance from a company that looks into each situation and explores the options and costs associated through many different insurance agencies. The coverage is completely regulated by the government so the plans consist of the same coverage the differences will come in service and cost from different insurance agencies. A company such as Senior Health Direct which is web based can offer assistance and free information on Medicare and Medigap Supplemental Insurance Plans. Another source of information that can be easily accessed through Internet is the Medicare government's site.

The basic break down of Medicare coverage comes down to two parts; Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Part A is often referred to as hospital coverage and Part B is known as medical coverage. Both of these are provided within the umbrella of Medicare. The basic coverage states that eighty percent of approved medical costs, doctors and supplies, are covered by Medicare Part A. Part B provides a specific amount fixed dependent upon the lab service, outpatient treatment and preventatives. Neither of these base Medicare plans offers prescription coverage.

Medicare Part D is a piece of Medicare Supplemental Insurance that can be purchased at an extra expense. This can be purchase through independent insurance firms. This is not the only service Medicare does not cover. It is imperative to look into the different options available within the supplemental programs. Some of the things that might be needed that are not covered are; long-term care, only medical necessary nursing homes are covered, private duty nurses, dental, health care outside the United States, cosmetic surgery, routine foot care and eye care are all covered under supplemental plans and not traditional Medicare.

Split Test Your Ads For Best Results

Split testing is one of the most powerful tools that advertisers can use for digital advertising (especially for pay per click services). By running different ads for different user groups, it is easier for advertisers to figure out what works in the online media.

This testing in itself is a useful tool in the area of PPC but the benefits seem to fade away when the former is not used properly. So, if you really wish to avail the benefits of it, it is crucial to learn why and how to use this technique with Google's pay per click services.

Why use Split Testing for Google AdWords

You may have heard amateur PPC professionals saying that it is just about creating different ads for different user groups. Well, this is just a part of the story as the purpose of testing is different. it is done to find out the best performing ads.

Setting up Split Test

Setting up a split test is pretty simple. If you have worked on Google AdWords earlier you would know that ads are rotated automatically depending on their performance. The automatic rotation is uneven and we can make it even by using it. To enable the option of this test, go to the section "Edit Settings" in your campaign.

Create Different Ad Copies for Testing

This testing is used to find out winning ad copies and it cannot be done until you write different ads for Google AdWords. As a rule of thumb, at least two different ads should be run for split testing in Google AdWords. Agencies dealing into PPC Services create different combinations of ads to yield best possible results. Each ad-copy has equal probability of showing up in the search results and this is why the technique of it is considered best.

Monitor Performance of Ads

Once you start running pay per click ads, it is time to monitor their performance. Analyze the data and try to locate the ad that yielded best results. After all the monitoring and analysis, you would know what exactly works for your business.

Continue with Split Testing

Even if you have found the winning ad copy, you should not put a stop to split testing. It is one such powerful tool that can be of help during different stages of Google AdWords and you must continue to use it. For instance, you can create different versions of the winning ad to derive better results from pay per click services.

Healthy Eating With Salads

It is a commonly known fact that the body needs at least 2 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits on a daily basis. But not everyone likes to eat fruits or vegetables. Many children as well as adults simply disliked these healthier food options. While some children will slowly learn to like fruits and vegetables as they grow older, others will continue to avoid eating them even as adults. Imagine having to cook for a household with mixed preference, it will be such a daily challenge! I have a friend whom I have known for more than 20 years who simply dislikes vegetable. Whenever we dine out, she will request for any vegetable to be excluded from her food or starts to painstakingly picking out the vegetable from her plate.

Learning to eat vegetable may be easier if one is willing to try out different vegetables, one at a time. Also, eating vegetables as a salad accompanied by a delicious dip or sauce can make the whole eating experience much more pleasant.

I have been lucky as I grew up liking to eat vegetables. Of course as a child, I was a little picky, choosing only safe vegetables like cucumber and cabbages. I was also fortunate that my mom would make a delicious sauce when she tried to get us eating raw vegetables. So here I would like to share this family recipe for a salad that has been a long time family recipe. We usually serve this salad with spicy food like curry, but it is just as delicious when eaten with other main dish.

The ingredients are simple and can be easily found at any of your neighborhood supermarkets.

Salad with Peanut Sauce

You will need: Lettuce, cut into 2-inch length 1 medium sized cucumber, sliced 1 medium sized tomato, sliced 2 Hard boiled eggs, sliced 1 cup of roasted peanuts, grounded 4 tablespoon of chili sauce 2 tablespoon of tomato ketchup ½ cup of hot water

Steps: Plate the vegetables and hard boiled eggs in a circular pattern, in this recommended order: Lettuce as the bottom first layer, then the cucumber followed by the sliced tomato and lastly the hard boiled eggs on top. Set aside.

Put the grounded peanuts in a deep bowl. Add the hot water and still well, ensuring that all the clumps are dissolved. Then add in the tomato ketchup and chili sauce. Stir until well combined. If you like more heat in the sauce, add more chili sauce. Drizzle the peanut sauce generously on the salad.

The ingredients in this recipe can be easily substituted and varied to suit your personal preference. For example, use baby cucumbers which are juicer and sweeter. Or add in some sliced boiled potatoes to make this salad a light meal.

To make it more appetizing, try serving the sauce separately as a dip instead.

So I hope you will give this recipe a try and enjoy it like I do.

Electronic Evidence as the Smoking Gun

NOTE: THIS IS ARTICLE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE.

Electronic communications--particularly email--may contain a treasure trove of evidence in commercial litigation matters. There are three key reasons for this fact. First, email is a very informal means of communication. Why? I don't know, it just is. Though I personally insist on specific grammar and sentence structure in my "hardcopy" written correspondence, court pleadings, etc., in emails I sometimes choose not to follow the rules of written English.

Second, though intellectually many of us know it is not, email "feels" anonymous. I'm sure there have been studies conducted in effort to understand why email feels anonymous. Maybe it's because of the instantaneous nature of email--you can simply vent your emotions and knee-jerk reactions immediately and press the send button, rather than having time to reflect on your written thoughts as you otherwise would if you were forced to sit down and write a letter; sign it with your own hand; put it in an envelope; put a stamp on in it; and take it to the mailbox and mail it. Whatever the reason(s), the fact of the matter is that email does feel anonymous.

The third reason email evidence can contain critical evidence in a commercial litigation case: permanence and retrievability. Most people don't realize that when they "delete" an email from their email program it actually remains on the computer or network unless and until the portions of the computer's memory containing the email are overwritten by other information. You can be certain, however, that every single electronic commuincation you make--email or otherwise--is being recorded somewhere. Perhaps on your company's network server, perhaps at your Internet service provider, or perhaps on your own computer's hard drive. Savvy litigators know this fact and, depending the stakes of the case, you could end up receiving a letter such as this should your business find itself in a business dispute:

Dear Mr. John Doe:

This is a notice and demand that evidence identified below in paragraphs 2 through 5 must be immediately preserved and retained by you until further written notice from the undersigned. This request is essential, as a paper printout of text contained in a computer file does not completely reflect all information contained within the electronic file.

The continued operation of the computer systems identified herein will likely result in the destruction of relevant evidence due to the fact that electronic evidence can be easily altered, deleted or otherwise modified. THE FAILURE TO PRESERVE AND RETAIN THE ELECTRONIC DATA OUTLINED IN THIS NOTICE CONSTITUTES SPOLIATION OF EVIDENCE AND WILL SUBJECT YOU TO LEGAL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AND/OR EVIDENTIARY AND MONETARY SANCTIONS.

For purposes of this notice, "Electronic Data" shall include, but not be limited to, all text files (including word processing documents), spread sheets, e-mail files and information concerning e-mail (including logs of e-mail history and usage, header information and "deleted" files), Internet history files and preferences, graphical image format ("GIF") files, all other graphical format images, data bases, calendar and scheduling information, computer system activity logs, and all file fragments and backup files containing Electronic Data.

1. Please preserve and retain all Electronic Data generated or received by the following persons:

John Doe, CEO

Mary Smith, CFO

Bill Brown, COO

2. Please preserve and retain all Electronic Data containing any information about the following subjects:

Emails sent to or received from any employee or representative of ABC Company, DEF Company, or XYZ Company.

3. You must refrain from operating (or removing or altering fixed or external drives and media attached thereto) standalone personal computers, network workstations, notebook and/or laptop computers operated by the following persons:

John Doe, CEO

Mary Smith, CFO

Bill Brown, COO

4. You must retain and preserve all backup tapes or other storage media, whether on-line or off-line, and refrain from overwriting or deleting information contained thereon, which may contain Electronic Data identified in paragraphs 2 through 4.

In order to alleviate any burden upon you, we are prepared to immediately enlist the services of a computer forensic expert to image and examine all drives and media in your custody and control which may contain Electronic Data relevant to this matter. If you enlist your own computer forensics expert to generate evidentiary images of all electronic evidence identified above, demand is made that such expert utilize industry standard computer forensic software in order to facilitate and enable the processing and exchange of such evidence in this matter.

Should your company receive a letter like this, you should take it extremely seriously. Continuing to use any computers or other devices identified in such a letter will result in data being overwritten, which the courts would interpret as destruction of evidence. Destroying evidence can not only result in serious sanctions against the company or individual in the case at hand, as we saw during the Enron mess it can also result in criminal prosecution.

How Wild Birds Cool Down In Hot Weather

During the hot weather of the summer weather, wild birds use several methods to help keep them cool and protect against the sometimes intense heat experienced in summer:

Bare Skin: Birds have bare skin patches on certain surfaces e.g., legs, feet and face, which allows greater heat loss than if their bodies were fully feathered. Breathing Rate: Birds have rapid breathing rates that allows for greater heat dissipation through regular breathing. Bill Size: Some tropical birds have large bills with a rich blood supply. In hot temperatures, the birds can increase the blood flow to their bills to help release heat. In cooler temperatures, the blood flow slows and heat is retained. Panting: Wild birds will open their bills and pant to help dissipate heat on a hot day. This is very similar to the method used by dogs to help them cool down in hot weather. Activity Level: Birds will adapt their daily activities to suit the climate. For example, in hot temperatures, birds are less active during the hottest part of the day and more active later on in the day when things start to cool down. Shade: During hot periods, birds will seek shady areas, such as near water sources. Bathing: Some birds will bathe in hot weather to cool their bodies. This is why it is important to provide bird baths. Spreading Feathers: During any breeze, birds may spread out their features or flutter their wings to let the air circulate around their skin. Reduced Solar Radiation: Some birds may turn their lighter parts toward the sun so that more heat is reflected away from them. Breeding Range: Many birds from warmer climates will seek out cooler locations at more northern latitudes.

To help care for garden birds during the hot summer months, it is recommended to provide a bird bath and keep this topped up with fresh, clean water. This will provide water for birds to drink and to bathe in, keeping them well watered and cool. Remember that on hot days, the water may evaporate quickly, so ensure it is regularly topped up. Also ensure that any nest boxes, bird baths and bird feeders are positioned to be protected, as much as possible, from the midday sun. It also important to provide a constant source of nutritional bird food through well-positioned bird feeders that will allow so that birds will not need to overheat themselves seeking food on hot summer days.

Learn Affiliate Marketing Strategies To Increase Your Profit

Building high traffic websites and then monetizing them with affiliate ads can generate a tremendous amount of profit. Try using the ideas and information outlined in this article to boost the success of your affiliate marketing campaigns.

Vendors sometimes try to rip you off by talking you into using their own, homegrown tracking system. Avoid this by always choosing a legitimate tracking system.

It is a good idea to explain to your readers that you are an affiliate marketer to your customers so as to establish trust. Being transparent about the fact that you use affiliates is as important as transparency and honesty in other facets of your business. Your customers should understand why you market certain goods. If they do, they are more likely to buy them.

Putting a well written e-book on document sharing sites can be very effective. This can show that you know what you are talking about, and it can draw targeted visitors to your website. Make sure there are several links to your business site embedded in the article.

Use a tracking service that works and is well regarded. Occasionally affiliates will miscalculate sales, and it is you who will pay for this. Instead of allowing yourself to miss out on profits, locate and use a tracking service at all times. You might have to pay to get this service.

Be certain that you remain current on all the latest news in your industry. If you slack off on content and taking care of your site your rivals will get the sales!

The importance of real-time statistics cannot be overstated. This information can reveal the amount of traffic to your website and provide details about purchasing habits.

Research affiliates that produce products or provide services you need to sell. Register with these affiliates before beginning your affiliate marketing venture. Joining different programs will provide you with multiple streams of income. However don't get involved with every affiliate marketing opportunity that you come across. It is important to make sure that they all offer products and services that you are comfortable selling.

Try affiliate programs to better market your company online. Affiliate links are click magnets compared to other forms of advertising such as banners and context links. When you select your affiliate marketing program, be sure to consider how payments will be distributed, the traffic the directory receives, and how easy it is to use.

Only use positive language in the content you publish for the best marketing results. Do not even use phrases with a negative slant in wording.

In California, some affiliate marketers may have had their account suspended in 2011. It is now possible to re-install affiliate links on their website. Amazon was forced to drop clients in California due to a new law; however, that law has since been altered. Be certain to do so if you were impacted by the developments.

Not only is affiliate marketing rewarding because of the money involved, but also because it helps your website evolve to become a serious asset to your business. It should be noted, however, that these affiliate marketing programs need your time and energy up front to create interesting content that is worthy of readership. Doing so will help you achieve online marketing success.

Encountering The Third Generation of DVD Format

It won't last too long until the third generation of DVD format to be unveiled. Your DVD player will play a well-performing disc with high-storage capacity. The upcoming Media-Tech Expo, Las Vegas, USA, will surely clarify this topical issue.

The upcoming Media-Tech Expo May 10-12, 2005 in Las Vegas, USA will be a crucial moment in deciding what DVD format will be the succesor of the actual DVDs. It will be HD-DVD? Or the Blu-ray Disk? Before the end of 2005, more likely in 2006, the standard format will be decided for good. The competition between the HD-DVD and Blu-ray is in full swing now.

The overwhelming increase of portable DVD players led to a even higher rise of DVDs industry. In 2003, almost 4 billion prerecorded DVDs were produced. This number is calculated to increase to 7 billion in 2006. The same for recordable DVDs market: DVD±R, DVD±RW. While in 2003 just 908 million disks were produced, it is estimated a double growth rate in 2004 (and about 4 billion estimated in 2006).

This year edition, from Frankfurt, manufacturing technology for the third generation of optical storage media has been debated. More than 1,400 people joined 2004 edition. At upcoming 2005 edition, concepts for replication lines and single components for the manufacturing of HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc will be introduced. Media-Tech Expo is the leading annual tradeshow for the media manufacturing industry.

As for these two vying formats, both use a blue laser (contrary to red laser for DVDs). The blue laser has a shorter wavelength leading to finer signal markings on the optical media. Moreover, a shorter wavelength, associated with advanced compression process, prompts a higher storage capacity. Whereas HD-DVD holds 30 gigabytes, Blu-ray holds 50 gigabytes on a double-layer disc.

Professional video industry is one of the most prosperous. Not surprisingly, engineers and manufacturing professionals, producers, video and audio professionals, web developers, broadcasters, directors, DVD authors, editors, graphic artists, gather on annual worldwide electronics and digital video exhibitions to learn the newly techniques, technologies, capabilities, advantages related to their industry. There are seven major exhibitions: DV-Expo, Mediacast, DVD Europe, DVD Replication Exhibition, DVD Summit - Midle East Asia, Media-Tech, Production-Show.

Attractive Color Cable Ties for Identification

There are many functions of cable ties in homes, offices and the commercial sector as well as the light to heavy industries today. Cable ties can come in a myriad of length, materials and colors for their relevant functions.

Uses

Cable ties are specially designed as simple entities to perform a simple function. Items can be easily tied up to be neat and organized. Household items that are loose or small can be wrapped and bundled neatly to avoid accidents and unkemptness.

Items kept in plastic bags can be tied up with cable to keep them fresh and in proper condition. Many offices and homes use cable ties to a higher extent. Colored cable ties are available in the market today to assist consumers in their organization skills and techniques.

Colors

Cableties can come in a variety of colors today according to the preference of the consumers. The colors can range from bright to dark colors of red, yellow, green, blue, purple or black. Different colors can represent different purposes or categories depending on the consumer. Wirings can be tied up according to color ties for an easy identification during repairs, replacements or removals.

One can tie up all related cables of a workstation to allow the proper functioning of the equipment to increase the worker's productivity.

At home, colored cable-ties allow the home occupants to identify the contents inside different plastic bags easily such as shoes, socks, trinkets, stationery, small toys and the like.

Types

Colored cable can be of various types to cater to the variety of needs in the market. Releasable colored cable ties allow consumers great savings with their ability to release and tie anytime. These are recyclable pieces which tie up items temporarily as status may change for some items at home or office.

Color ties are made from high quality nylon which would not lower the primary functionality of the hardware piece.

Double-headed, nylon locking, UV resistant, screw mounted and heat stabilized cable ties can be of various colors to attract consumers in purchase although the main function of color is for identification purposes. Many consumers are attracted by the variety of colors which give better aesthetics on the wrapped item package.

Many formal applications such as the industry may use the standard natural color although a growing number of heavy duty applications are using color ties for easier identification. Creativity on ties keeps improving to attract a bigger sale on cable-ties.