I put up some photos from the last time I saw my brother play with his band Before Braille before they parted ways. Great show. Brandon S. showed up to play a few numbers on the bass to relive old times.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Before Braille in Seattle July 2005
I put up some photos from the last time I saw my brother play with his band Before Braille before they parted ways. Great show. Brandon S. showed up to play a few numbers on the bass to relive old times.
Ties – What Does you Tie Say About You?
Today President Bush appeared in a dark suit (appropriate for a funeral) and a yellow-golden tie. Was this combination, especially the tie, just by chance? President Bush had just lost control of the House and Senate in the United States, rendered him relatively powerless. The choice of a yellow-golden tie was not by chance. He was making a statement in non-linguistic communication, the language of the ties.The MessageMr. Bush was saying to the entire world, "I may have lost the House and the Senate, but I am not surrendering! I am angry at what happened, and will stand my ground!"The Language of the TiesWatching the news on television one will see many world leaders, corporate presidents, and other important people wearing single color ties. They are speaking in the non-linguistic language of the ties.A single color tie, worn on a white or light color shirt makes an instant statement. The tie itself serves no purpose in dressing anyway, and is a fashion item imported from the 18th and 19th centuries. However, as its worn today, it supports the neck and head visually, so you can use the tie to make a strong message to all who see you, just as Mr. Bush did.Here are some basic colors worn, and the message they project:Red. I am a fighter. I will not give up or give in. Don't mess with me. I mean what I say and say what I mean. I am aggressive (as in energetic) and take the initiative. Watch out, I am ready for all!Dark Red (Bordeaux). I am a thinker. I will mull over all I hear, and make a decision later. Do not underestimate me. I have the time to do things right. I am no one's foolVivid Blue. Let's work together. Let's cooperate. Let's work things out. I am ready to compromise if it will be constructive.Sky Blue. Follow me and my dream. I will lead you in the right direction. I have hope in the future and you will too, listen to my message.Marine Blue. I am not in the mood for foolishness. Be serious when you are around me. Do not waste my time. Yellow. I am angry. Do you really want to take me on? I am ready to fight.Gold. I am not a quitter. I will finish what I started. Purple (Mauve). I am the teacher. You will listen to what I have to say. I know what you need to know and will impart that information to you.Color Combinations Design of TiesNot everyone is consciously sending you messages by wearing ties. World leaders and movers and shakers who are filmed by the press and are in the news know they must make statements. The guy next to you at work may not have the same idea.The color combinations and tie designs however are chosen by people in an unconscious manner. When they wear them however, they have made some choice. If their color combinations are predominantly in any of the colors above, they are making the same statements, or appropriately so. Consider the color of the guy's tie (predominant) and design. If they are confusing, he may be confused. If they are wild, you can guess his mood fairly well. Take time and analyze the tie, and then interpret the message. There is a very strong message to make in the language of the ties.
Ties – What Does you Tie Say About You?
Today President Bush appeared in a dark suit (appropriate for a funeral) and a yellow-golden tie. Was this combination, especially the tie, just by chance? President Bush had just lost control of the House and Senate in the United States, rendered him relatively powerless. The choice of a yellow-golden tie was not by chance. He was making a statement in non-linguistic communication, the language of the ties.The MessageMr. Bush was saying to the entire world, "I may have lost the House and the Senate, but I am not surrendering! I am angry at what happened, and will stand my ground!"The Language of the TiesWatching the news on television one will see many world leaders, corporate presidents, and other important people wearing single color ties. They are speaking in the non-linguistic language of the ties.A single color tie, worn on a white or light color shirt makes an instant statement. The tie itself serves no purpose in dressing anyway, and is a fashion item imported from the 18th and 19th centuries. However, as its worn today, it supports the neck and head visually, so you can use the tie to make a strong message to all who see you, just as Mr. Bush did.Here are some basic colors worn, and the message they project:Red. I am a fighter. I will not give up or give in. Don't mess with me. I mean what I say and say what I mean. I am aggressive (as in energetic) and take the initiative. Watch out, I am ready for all!Dark Red (Bordeaux). I am a thinker. I will mull over all I hear, and make a decision later. Do not underestimate me. I have the time to do things right. I am no one's foolVivid Blue. Let's work together. Let's cooperate. Let's work things out. I am ready to compromise if it will be constructive.Sky Blue. Follow me and my dream. I will lead you in the right direction. I have hope in the future and you will too, listen to my message.Marine Blue. I am not in the mood for foolishness. Be serious when you are around me. Do not waste my time. Yellow. I am angry. Do you really want to take me on? I am ready to fight.Gold. I am not a quitter. I will finish what I started. Purple (Mauve). I am the teacher. You will listen to what I have to say. I know what you need to know and will impart that information to you.Color Combinations Design of TiesNot everyone is consciously sending you messages by wearing ties. World leaders and movers and shakers who are filmed by the press and are in the news know they must make statements. The guy next to you at work may not have the same idea.The color combinations and tie designs however are chosen by people in an unconscious manner. When they wear them however, they have made some choice. If their color combinations are predominantly in any of the colors above, they are making the same statements, or appropriately so. Consider the color of the guy's tie (predominant) and design. If they are confusing, he may be confused. If they are wild, you can guess his mood fairly well. Take time and analyze the tie, and then interpret the message. There is a very strong message to make in the language of the ties.
Friday, November 24, 2006
How To Sell More of Your Products Online
If you run an online store selling products, such as tools, jewelry, makeup, gifts, clothing, or any other products, you make more money when you sell more products. Since the objective of any business is to make money, online store owners know that the more products they sell, the more money they can make.
"How can I sell more of my products online?" is one of the most common questions I hear from my clients is. Here are several tips that will help you sell more of your products online and generate more revenue:
- Show off the products in the best possible light. When people buy a product, they want to know what the product looks like. If someone is buying a couch, they want to be able to see if that couch would fit with the rest of their furniture before actually buying it. If someone wants to buy a piece of jewelry, they want to see what the jewelry looks like before buying it.
Therefore, the best way for you to convince your web site visitors that your products are right for them is by showing the products in the best possible light. Have high quality, detailed pictures of your products on your web site so that people are convinced that they need your product as soon as they see it.
- Make your web site easy to use. If someone comes to your web site to purchase your products, make sure they can find exactly what you are looking for. Your web site should have clear and concise navigation that is exactly the same on every page of the web site.
An easy to use navigation ensures that your web site visitors find what they are looking for on your web site and purchase it.
- Optimize web site for search engines. Another good way to drive more customers to your web site and increase your online sales is by optimizing your web site for search engines. Search engine optimization is the process of modifying web page content and meta-information to improve the search engine ranking of the page. Meta-information includes certain HTML tags (title, heading, emphasized text, keyword and description meta-tags), as well as the internal (links between pages on the same site) and external (links between pages on different sites) link structure of a web site.
Optimizing your web site helps you improve your search engine rankings and drive more targeted traffic to your web site.
- Create a blog to promote your business. A blog is your business diary, in which you share the information about your business, your new products, different ways of using your products and much more. Your blog is an excellent tool to let the world know about your business and your products, to connect with potential customers and promote what you have to offer.
In order to bring the most online traffic and make money with your blog, make sure that your blog consistently and create blog posts that are of interest to your past as well as potential customers. Regular posts that are interesting to read is what will keep your readers coming back and buying from you.
The Internet is a great place to sell your products. When you know how to market your business online, you bring more web site traffic, get more product sales and make more money.
"How can I sell more of my products online?" is one of the most common questions I hear from my clients is. Here are several tips that will help you sell more of your products online and generate more revenue:
- Show off the products in the best possible light. When people buy a product, they want to know what the product looks like. If someone is buying a couch, they want to be able to see if that couch would fit with the rest of their furniture before actually buying it. If someone wants to buy a piece of jewelry, they want to see what the jewelry looks like before buying it.
Therefore, the best way for you to convince your web site visitors that your products are right for them is by showing the products in the best possible light. Have high quality, detailed pictures of your products on your web site so that people are convinced that they need your product as soon as they see it.
- Make your web site easy to use. If someone comes to your web site to purchase your products, make sure they can find exactly what you are looking for. Your web site should have clear and concise navigation that is exactly the same on every page of the web site.
An easy to use navigation ensures that your web site visitors find what they are looking for on your web site and purchase it.
- Optimize web site for search engines. Another good way to drive more customers to your web site and increase your online sales is by optimizing your web site for search engines. Search engine optimization is the process of modifying web page content and meta-information to improve the search engine ranking of the page. Meta-information includes certain HTML tags (title, heading, emphasized text, keyword and description meta-tags), as well as the internal (links between pages on the same site) and external (links between pages on different sites) link structure of a web site.
Optimizing your web site helps you improve your search engine rankings and drive more targeted traffic to your web site.
- Create a blog to promote your business. A blog is your business diary, in which you share the information about your business, your new products, different ways of using your products and much more. Your blog is an excellent tool to let the world know about your business and your products, to connect with potential customers and promote what you have to offer.
In order to bring the most online traffic and make money with your blog, make sure that your blog consistently and create blog posts that are of interest to your past as well as potential customers. Regular posts that are interesting to read is what will keep your readers coming back and buying from you.
The Internet is a great place to sell your products. When you know how to market your business online, you bring more web site traffic, get more product sales and make more money.
How To Sell More of Your Products Online
If you run an online store selling products, such as tools, jewelry, makeup, gifts, clothing, or any other products, you make more money when you sell more products. Since the objective of any business is to make money, online store owners know that the more products they sell, the more money they can make.
"How can I sell more of my products online?" is one of the most common questions I hear from my clients is. Here are several tips that will help you sell more of your products online and generate more revenue:
- Show off the products in the best possible light. When people buy a product, they want to know what the product looks like. If someone is buying a couch, they want to be able to see if that couch would fit with the rest of their furniture before actually buying it. If someone wants to buy a piece of jewelry, they want to see what the jewelry looks like before buying it.
Therefore, the best way for you to convince your web site visitors that your products are right for them is by showing the products in the best possible light. Have high quality, detailed pictures of your products on your web site so that people are convinced that they need your product as soon as they see it.
- Make your web site easy to use. If someone comes to your web site to purchase your products, make sure they can find exactly what you are looking for. Your web site should have clear and concise navigation that is exactly the same on every page of the web site.
An easy to use navigation ensures that your web site visitors find what they are looking for on your web site and purchase it.
- Optimize web site for search engines. Another good way to drive more customers to your web site and increase your online sales is by optimizing your web site for search engines. Search engine optimization is the process of modifying web page content and meta-information to improve the search engine ranking of the page. Meta-information includes certain HTML tags (title, heading, emphasized text, keyword and description meta-tags), as well as the internal (links between pages on the same site) and external (links between pages on different sites) link structure of a web site.
Optimizing your web site helps you improve your search engine rankings and drive more targeted traffic to your web site.
- Create a blog to promote your business. A blog is your business diary, in which you share the information about your business, your new products, different ways of using your products and much more. Your blog is an excellent tool to let the world know about your business and your products, to connect with potential customers and promote what you have to offer.
In order to bring the most online traffic and make money with your blog, make sure that your blog consistently and create blog posts that are of interest to your past as well as potential customers. Regular posts that are interesting to read is what will keep your readers coming back and buying from you.
The Internet is a great place to sell your products. When you know how to market your business online, you bring more web site traffic, get more product sales and make more money.
"How can I sell more of my products online?" is one of the most common questions I hear from my clients is. Here are several tips that will help you sell more of your products online and generate more revenue:
- Show off the products in the best possible light. When people buy a product, they want to know what the product looks like. If someone is buying a couch, they want to be able to see if that couch would fit with the rest of their furniture before actually buying it. If someone wants to buy a piece of jewelry, they want to see what the jewelry looks like before buying it.
Therefore, the best way for you to convince your web site visitors that your products are right for them is by showing the products in the best possible light. Have high quality, detailed pictures of your products on your web site so that people are convinced that they need your product as soon as they see it.
- Make your web site easy to use. If someone comes to your web site to purchase your products, make sure they can find exactly what you are looking for. Your web site should have clear and concise navigation that is exactly the same on every page of the web site.
An easy to use navigation ensures that your web site visitors find what they are looking for on your web site and purchase it.
- Optimize web site for search engines. Another good way to drive more customers to your web site and increase your online sales is by optimizing your web site for search engines. Search engine optimization is the process of modifying web page content and meta-information to improve the search engine ranking of the page. Meta-information includes certain HTML tags (title, heading, emphasized text, keyword and description meta-tags), as well as the internal (links between pages on the same site) and external (links between pages on different sites) link structure of a web site.
Optimizing your web site helps you improve your search engine rankings and drive more targeted traffic to your web site.
- Create a blog to promote your business. A blog is your business diary, in which you share the information about your business, your new products, different ways of using your products and much more. Your blog is an excellent tool to let the world know about your business and your products, to connect with potential customers and promote what you have to offer.
In order to bring the most online traffic and make money with your blog, make sure that your blog consistently and create blog posts that are of interest to your past as well as potential customers. Regular posts that are interesting to read is what will keep your readers coming back and buying from you.
The Internet is a great place to sell your products. When you know how to market your business online, you bring more web site traffic, get more product sales and make more money.
Sunday, November 5, 2006
Insurance Costs and How to Reduce Them
If you are thinking of cutting down your insurance costs then you will definitely have to put in some efforts. You will have to explore all the possible options and resources if you want to save money on insurance. Here are some ways of cutting costs and saving money:
1. Get as many quotes as possible from several insurance companies or agents. This will help you to decide which company will be the most economically viable for you. This is the best way to cut down the cost, because there are many companies competing with each other for your money, so take advantage of this competition to get the best insurance provider.
2. It is advisable to get your car, home or health insured from one insurance company. If you opt for different companies to meet your various insurance needs, it will prove to be very expensive. By selecting a single company, chances are that you will get special discounts along with lower premium rates. 3. Try to avoid double coverage when you get your car or home insured. If you are living on rent, you need not get the house insured, as the property owner would cover that.
4. Before purchasing any insurance policy you are advised to assess your need for that policy. You can cut down the insurance policy cost if your needs are minimal. For instance, you can take a simple life insurance policy if you have no family dependent on you, and there are enough resources with you to take care of any personal or business debt after your death. So, choose a suitable policy, keeping an eye on your needs.
5. Look out for the various discount offers insurance companies provide. If you want a life insurance policy, you can take advantage of discounts that are given to people with good health. If you are healthy and do not smoke, you will be preferred for discounts on life insurance policies. Make use of various safety measures in your house because you may get discounts on home insurance.
6. You can cut down the cost of insurance by reducing the money that is spent in processing the insurance. For example, you can make annual payments, which will decrease the administrative costs.
7. Make use of professional discounts that are offered by various professional associations.
8. You can also cut down insurance costs by paying your bills in time and maintaining a good credit record. For example, insurance companies set the price of a home insurance policy depending on the kind of credit record their clients hold.
Remember, that when you purchase insurance policies for your automobile or home, you are making a kind of investment. This should not be considered as a waste of money and resources, since this investment will protect your other investments too. Any ill-fated event can take place in your life in an unexpected manner so be ready to face it with an insurance policy. Look around for an insurance company that not only provides a good policy, but is easy on your wallet as well.
Joseph Kenny writes for the UK Loans Store and more information on UK bad credit loans available on site.Visit Today: http://www.ukpersonalloanstore.co.uk/
Insurance Costs and How to Reduce Them
If you are thinking of cutting down your insurance costs then you will definitely have to put in some efforts. You will have to explore all the possible options and resources if you want to save money on insurance. Here are some ways of cutting costs and saving money:
1. Get as many quotes as possible from several insurance companies or agents. This will help you to decide which company will be the most economically viable for you. This is the best way to cut down the cost, because there are many companies competing with each other for your money, so take advantage of this competition to get the best insurance provider.
2. It is advisable to get your car, home or health insured from one insurance company. If you opt for different companies to meet your various insurance needs, it will prove to be very expensive. By selecting a single company, chances are that you will get special discounts along with lower premium rates. 3. Try to avoid double coverage when you get your car or home insured. If you are living on rent, you need not get the house insured, as the property owner would cover that.
4. Before purchasing any insurance policy you are advised to assess your need for that policy. You can cut down the insurance policy cost if your needs are minimal. For instance, you can take a simple life insurance policy if you have no family dependent on you, and there are enough resources with you to take care of any personal or business debt after your death. So, choose a suitable policy, keeping an eye on your needs.
5. Look out for the various discount offers insurance companies provide. If you want a life insurance policy, you can take advantage of discounts that are given to people with good health. If you are healthy and do not smoke, you will be preferred for discounts on life insurance policies. Make use of various safety measures in your house because you may get discounts on home insurance.
6. You can cut down the cost of insurance by reducing the money that is spent in processing the insurance. For example, you can make annual payments, which will decrease the administrative costs.
7. Make use of professional discounts that are offered by various professional associations.
8. You can also cut down insurance costs by paying your bills in time and maintaining a good credit record. For example, insurance companies set the price of a home insurance policy depending on the kind of credit record their clients hold.
Remember, that when you purchase insurance policies for your automobile or home, you are making a kind of investment. This should not be considered as a waste of money and resources, since this investment will protect your other investments too. Any ill-fated event can take place in your life in an unexpected manner so be ready to face it with an insurance policy. Look around for an insurance company that not only provides a good policy, but is easy on your wallet as well.
Joseph Kenny writes for the UK Loans Store and more information on UK bad credit loans available on site.Visit Today: http://www.ukpersonalloanstore.co.uk/
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