tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44042264717886824912024-03-07T16:24:29.515+08:00My Weekend JournalJotting down my thoughts about blogging, education, food, health and medicine, hobbies and interests, home and garden, movies, music, parenting and family, personal diary, pets, real estate, romance, self-improvement, travel and more.Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-44116841075396257642016-02-02T12:09:00.000+08:002016-02-04T09:56:23.935+08:00Rainy Days Could Be Fun TooThe rainy season is here once again. It is time to bring out our raingears such as umbrellas, raincoats and boots. During this season, it is nice to sleep and just let the time pass by. Rainy days can make one feel lazy. Nevertheless, I suggest not letting the rain get you down. You do not have to be gloomy also just because the weather is gloomy. You can still do many things to brighten up those rainy days.<br />
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You may cuddle up with a nice book you have always wanted to read and be swayed to another world when it is too wet to step outside your door.<br />
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You may sit in front of your computer and watch TV Online, do some social networking or see your friends online.<br />
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You may also take out your cards and board games and have fun playing with the whole family or friends.<br />
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Go out, relive your childhood and play in the rain. (My kids love this idea! They always long for a rainy day so they could go out, run and play in the rain.) Just be sure to take a warm bath immediately after.<br />
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Gather up the family and cook your meals together. It is a perfect opportunity to get everyone together for stories and laughs while cooking.<br />
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After a very busy working day, we always look forward to getting some rest at home, climb into our bed each night, and let our tired and aching body relax. However, this could be quite hard if what we smell on our bed is body odor. We do not want that kind of smell especially when we are relaxing in our room surrounded with comfortable rustic bedroom furniture.<br />
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There are simple and practical ways to keep the bed smelling fresh and clean. Occasionally changing the bed sheets usually helps in keeping that fresh scent and feel. If we do not wash the sheets regularly, they would eventually begin to smell like body odor. They would also begin to smell if we sweat a lot while we sleep. Hanging the bed sheets outside after each use is also a good way to remove the smell. They will be aired out and have that nice outdoor smell when we bring them back to our room.<br />
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Aside from keeping the bed sheets clean, we should also try not to lie in bed when we are sweaty or dirty. It is best if we take a shower each night before climbing into bed to prevent our sheets from smelling like body odor. This would also help us relax and have a good night's sleep.<br />
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A cup of tea contains 2 to 3 times more antioxidants called polyphenols compared to one apple.<br />
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Make this a fresh fruit punch high in fiber and antioxidants by adding cubed apples, sliced grapes, and strawberries into the mixture. <br />
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<b>SPARKLING TEA PUNCH</b><br />
<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
1/2 cup NESTEA Lemon<br />
4 cans white soda drink<br />
3 cups ice cold water<br />
1 cup orange juice<br />
juice of 2 lemons<br />
1 pc medium orange, sliced<br />
24 pcs ice cubes<br />
Mint leaves to garnish<br />
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In a punch bowl, dissolve NESTEA in cold water.<br />
Stir in the next five ingredients. Float orange slices and mint leaves if desired. Add ice cubes just before serving.Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-5116285539763717042016-01-15T00:07:00.000+08:002016-02-04T09:50:34.529+08:00Laminate Hardwood Flooring - For a More Appealing Home<img alt="Laminate Hardwood Flooring" border="0" height="136" imageanchor="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpVAV-WcboN_ONGIcwTS7S5deNCxXRswlEdDHb52k0fOCeU1F4vCfoODOqiUV8byxhr3U7sHDMpyof5iYEn5GUJSTwOYlA4nNQjARG1d-7UpzA6aUIBowbL7cwQNfqDUysUBKVw72mvpeO/s320/Laminate+Hardwood+Flooring.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Laminate Hardwood Flooring" width="136" />Laminate hardwood flooring has captured the interest of homeowners for some valuable and essential reasons. Among the most influential factors to consider in choosing such type of flooring are durability, appearance, ease of maintenance, and cost.<br />
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Manufacturers use melamine resins and aluminum oxide in processing laminate hardwood floors. These materials are bonded together with the use of extreme pressure and high heat and a much harder and durable finished surface is produced in the process. These floor surfaces are highly resistant to staining, fading and moisture. New innovations on a variety of wood types and colors create a flooring that look exactly the same or even more attractive than an authentic hardwood flooring. Its beauty is at par or even superior than real hardwood. <br />
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You have two choices for installing laminate hardwood flooring - hire someone to do it or do it on your own. If you value time, the best option is to hire a flooring installation professional to do the work for you. However, if you want to save money, you may do the installation yourself. If you choose to do the installation on your own, you need to have an installation instruction manuals or videos. You can find many installation guide in the internet.Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-44584669022189603522016-01-02T10:56:00.000+08:002016-02-04T09:49:31.461+08:00Keeping a Marriage ExcitingPlanning the wedding, arranging for that big event and laying out plans for the future is so exciting for soon-to-be couples. However, after the magical honeymoon, true married life begins.<br />
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Spending all day with the same person and doing daily routine activities could make married life less than exciting. Even if you have the most wonderful marriage, this monotony may drag your relationship and make you both feel unsatisfied with what is supposed to be a very loving relationship. It is very important that couples not just sit back believing that a marriage will remain exciting merely on its own momentum. Couples should take some simple yet effective ways to infuse their marriage with a bit of fun and excitement.<br />
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One great way to infuse that bit of fun and excitement into your marriage is to take a vacation with just the two of you. If you already have kids, it would be great to bring them along and sneak out to find some moments for only the two of you. Isn't that so exciting? Traveling with kids could be a pain but if you have RVs, you could always have the comfort of being at home while traveling.<br />
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As we grow and become comfortable in our married life, we tend to rely upon the strength of our marriage and sometimes fail to keep things spontaneous. While it is important to add some excitement in our marriage, we should always remember that marriage could only grow and remain exciting if both couples are confident in their commitment to one another.<br />
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Learning from experience, financial issues is really just a very simple concept. If we want something that is not very important at all, we wait for the time when we can afford to buy it. Many couples let themselves into financial problems because they sometimes ignore money issues. Like most marriage problems, couples should take their time to discuss financial issues before they become out of hand. You should sit down together, discuss the real cause of the problem and work together for possible solutions.<br />
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Arguing or fighting does not solve anything. You should stop blaming each other. You should face up the issue, get your heads out of the clouds and start doing something about it. Always remember that the whole concept of marriage is teamwork. You have to work together to resolve anything that life throws upon you, focus on the issue at hand, forget what has happened in the past like how you got into the situation in the first place and put all your time and energy into sorting it out.<br />
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Support each other, work together, learn to live within your means, and work out how you can spend less. Do not let financial problems ruin your marriage. Sort things out before you ruin something very special and live to regret it.<br />
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After the house construction, we are now facing the need for the basic house furnishings. I'm more into modern furniture with a touch of classic design because aside from the great design and architecture they are manufactured and tested according to our present needs and tastes.<br />
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Our living space is still bare. Aside from the TV stand and the baby crib, there's nothing there, really. I have always dreamed of having that perfect leather sofa for our living room. Leather sofas not only provide comfort for the living room but add a touch of elegance as well. They would be perfect especially when we have visitors.<br />
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<span id="fullpost">Since I started working, I have not found any moment to do some general organization of all the stuff on our dressers but I always see to it that I return all the things to their places after using them and routinely sort them to see if there is anything I can discard. It is really very important for me that our things are organized. Besides looking neat and clean, it would be a great time-saver when I am looking for something. Well, I do admit, I could blast like an active volcano when I look for something and cannot find it anywhere no matter how I searched it. ;)</span>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-232311232654538882013-04-21T00:31:00.000+08:002016-02-04T09:59:08.731+08:00Dead Lines Over Deadlines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>What's this van doing here?</b></div>
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The country is saving electricity. Are we taking our part in celebrating Earth Day early? The answer is just a plain "No". The reason is too far from Earth Day's campaign. We are saving electrical energy for the coming election on May 2010. We have scheduled power interruption, - er not really scheduled because we don't receive any advisory from the provider - which happens almost everyday.<br />
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As usual, I was burning my browses trying to beat my deadline. I'm on the process of quality checking my work when my monitor turned black. I thought there would be no power interruption today but why did this happen? We went out of the office trying to get some fresh air only to realize that we're the only one having power problem. Our line was dead because of overload. An hour or so later, a white van with a ladder on top on it came and we easily identified them as the power people. They effortlessly pulled the ladder from the van's ladder rack and placed it against the electric post. Admitting my fear for heights, I do admire the courage of the man who climbed the very high post. I could feel my stomach churning on every step he makes. They fixed the problem in no time and we're back to work. Whew, it was a great relief because I won't be stretching my schedule to finish my work!<br />
</span>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-72232214308302648952012-09-28T11:56:00.000+08:002016-02-04T09:58:38.143+08:00Never in the Field of Medicine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was on my way home last night. Seated beside me in the <i>multicab</i> is a girl in a conventional hospital nurse uniform. She was excitedly chatting with another girl on her side. I know it is not good to eavesdrop but I could hear their voices without intending to listen to their conversation. They just came from a school-related activity. When I dropped my head trying to take a nap, I saw a hardbound folder on the girl's lap. I figured out they just attended her oath taking ceremony.<br />
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When I was just a little girl, I have always wanted to become a teacher. I would insist I be one on role-plays in school or even at home. Most of my classmates and friends also wanted to be a teacher. It could be that our teachers had great influence on our childhood dreams. I have never dreamed I would be in a medical profession. The only times I have worn lab coats for doctors were on science laboratories.<br />
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I have seen people on medical scrub sets but never imagined myself wearing one. Because of that one fateful day, when I fainted with the sight of blood from cut flesh, I never wished to become a medical practitioner.<br />
</span>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-27386965499578581992012-08-03T01:07:00.000+08:002016-02-04T09:57:19.504+08:00Preventive Maintenance for Electric FanElectric fans accumulate dust and dirt quickly. This would greatly affect the efficiency of the fans. It is very important that we keep fans clean at all times.<br />
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To clean your electric fan:<br />
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<li>Make sure to remove the accumulated dirt in the fan motor itself. Use a paintbrush to clean it.</li>
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Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-89504635575545158842012-05-07T15:25:00.000+08:002016-02-04T09:57:56.429+08:00Superb 2011 Toyota RAV4<img 122="" alt="2011 Toyota RAV4" border="0" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4MhHtQ33ulzNboXPGjHPWz9xOeeHWx2s6AMco3164rzu3QizjwCP64fdA4FEJIcMfVMZkZsf5Mva5sIiYYTwffht7AXQYeq8dUtzJ2WS9bf8H60dzP-D-es5TFnyc2vr_6G1x8lJaIvX/s200/Toyota+RAV4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="2011 Toyota RAV4" width="200" />The 2011 Toyota RAV4 (Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive) is a leader in the compact SUV market. It combines the benefits of a fuel efficient car and the luxury and comfort of great interiors of an SUV. This car is best for people who crave for excellence, power, better fuel economy, higher visibility, maneuverability, comfort and safety. It has the vitality that matches your spirited enthusiasm. Its modern and powerful design leaves a lasting impression.<br />
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The overall safety features of the 2011 Toyota RAV4 are much improved compared to its previous models. It is not a luxury model but it is well-equipped with three various trims offered with each powertrain possibility, covering a range from basic and fuel-efficient to luxurious or sporty and powerful. It is a modern, practical crossover choice and great for family-oriented shoppers on a budget.<br />
<span id="fullpost"><br />Owning a car is great but keeping up with car maintenance can be a pain. However, it is generally important to take the time to schedule for necessary car maintenance particularly the engine oil change to keep the car in good condition and to save you from more trouble of repairing or changing major parts in the long run. Experienced car consumers do not neglect car maintenance, so neither should you.</span>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-5357959289979392022011-09-16T00:40:00.000+08:002016-02-04T10:01:27.210+08:00Untimely Death<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We may be distressed by what we see. We may be wracked in pain as we pray for insight to understand. God may grant us that wisdom. But how much better it is to have faith from the very beginning, to be confident in things we cannot see! We must recognize that God’s grace and justice are not absent because we cannot see it.<br />
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Faith does not end our distress, nor does it abolish our prayers for wisdom and understanding; but it places a firm foundation under our knees as we pray those prayers. It gives us shelter while we pray for the rain to stop. It gives us strength in our times of weakness, comfort in times of distress, and hope for joy in times of great sadness.<br />
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[A spiritual insight from Rev. Ken Collins]<br />
</span>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-51613439053993559722011-05-18T09:55:00.000+08:002011-05-18T09:55:19.721+08:00Amount of Jobless People in US Still Growing, Unemployment Filings and Unemployment Extensions Grow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Unemplyment Rate and Number of Unemployed January 2008 to January 2011" border="0" height="123" imageanchor="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjah1HONiC3ctVv6KsFfqV7mygRSgvRL1NtfL6Syps4mYM_480KXYg5Lt_CFy0Hv91naL2QrQzATbPGRbh0DMo0K0S3MfKYdf4tUfc3msHtM18PAQEnH1QIax4cG-VITjGNH2W8xrEWh4Mx/s200/Unemplyment+Rate+and+Number+of+Unemployed+January+2008+to+January+2011.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Unemplyment Rate and Number of Unemployed January 2008 to January 2011" width="200" /></div>The people of a country or organization are the most important assets in the world. Employment is defined as occupied in a job or the state of being employed. On the other hand, unemployment is being out of a job or the state of being unemployed. Although the United States is considered to be a country that is highly developed, over the past few years its unemployment rates have been increasing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor has reported that in January of 2011, the unemployment rate in the United States was 9%.<br />
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The country is faced with an increase in unemployment rates because of competition and the growing population. There continues to be a need for people who are employed every time the population increases. However, the unemployment rate has increased, due to the fact that there are a few job positions available.<br />
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Unemployment is also caused by competition of businesses that are managed by offshore companies. Additionally, the county is also faced with technology and seasonal unemployment. Seasonal unemployment is when individuals are laid off from companies of seasonal products, after a season has been completed. However, the primary cause for the increase in the country’s unemployment rate is the financial recession.<br />
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<a href="http://www.unemployment-extension.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Unemployment Extension</span></a>, which was once known as Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC), is a program implemented by the U.S. federal government that helps states to provide individuals with additional weeks of benefits, when they have been laid off due to no fault of theirs. Many persons are finding difficult to locate jobs, due to the current financial situation that the country is facing.<br />
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Persons are offered an unemployment extension that consists of four tiers, based on their state’s unemployment rate. If you are finding hard to get employed after searching for a job for an extended period of time, you will be able to go through the four tiers of unemployment extension before your income is cut off completely.<br />
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If you are qualified for an unemployment extension, you will be able to receive benefits until the end of 2011. For states that have a high unemployment rate, you are eligible to receive up to 99 weeks of additional benefits, and these federal extended unemployment benefits will also continue through the end of 2011.<br />
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If you are unemployed and presently have an unemployment extension of 26 weeks, once your state benefits have been exhausted you will be able to move on to the federal emergency plan.<br />
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The present financial recession has caused great damage to the U.S. labor market, and analysts are predicting that the recovery will be slow. Therefore, if you are unemployed you should apply for an <a href="http://www.unemployment-extension.org/" target="_blank">unemployment extension</a> to help you get by the tough times.<br />
</span>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-71304867465887310652011-04-28T11:13:00.000+08:002011-04-28T11:13:59.549+08:00Can Free Ads Help My Business Grow?<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="free ads" border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3h5-KqDfRoT4WNEwQH606zm6qvswGTZeUeH8k2vkwC9b9H4bsr9hXijwUuT4UNaWO-_Rw-876J7TkwNG3QKTbXZ3FQFr0RdSvoujLynXbGjQ8LETa7aNo74Ug-uJNQP61uKshC4hqLuAS/s200/free+ads.jpg" title="free ads" width="130" /></div><a href="http://uk24.org" target="_blank"><b>Free ads</b></a> are a very well known and the easiest method to sell or buy goods or services and promote income and business opportunities. It is also a great way to bring traffic to your website and gain exposure for your business. The classified ads industry is flourishing, as it pave its way to becoming one of the excellent ways to find great deals on the internet. With free advertising, you do not have to pay to promote your business in front of a large audience.<br />
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<b>Do free classified advertising really work for a business?</b><br />
The answer is YES! Among the most essential factors to consider when posting free ads are quality and quantity. Create a variety of different ads and post often. Your ads should have a captivating headline to attract the attention of probable customers. A complete but short description on the product or service you offer is also valuable. Additionally, it is very important to monitor and test every advertisement that you run and identify the classified sites that produce excellent result. Once you found one effective ad, keep posting it to sites that work well for you.<br />
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Do you have products or services that you want to sell? Do you have income or business opportunity that you want to share? If so, start posting your free ads now and see your business grow without spending a dime.</span>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-37805745923544506532011-04-14T16:29:00.000+08:002011-04-14T16:29:34.529+08:00How Will You Spend Holy Week?Holy Week is known to be the last week of Lent and the week immediately before Easter. Some people consider this as the pinnacle time for the religious; as a means of escape to the beaches or mountains; or as a time in which they could get a head start at the office. The traditional values of the people engrossed in religion inspires for spiritual contemplation and renewal of faith. However, there are still those that manage to slip away for family vacations. The non-practicing faithful and those who are not associated with any particular faith are even more likely to take their leave for the comforts of their own homes or for the bliss of summer destinations.<br />
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How will you spend Holy Week? Would it be a week of prayer, recreation, or preparation for incoming workload?Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-76853382476950063062011-04-12T18:24:00.000+08:002011-04-12T18:24:30.407+08:00Carpet Replacement - Is it Time Yet?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswrVYIxwDeBcq-dUDe9T1YEUNi6pheZNtbj1PFK8yK8oYJjT41xF9qnPneomljJCMnOu5DEGyLZAx9vOaFw8KRbAy3UWe-irPAvVzvFK7DRQ9kmAB1diMH5v4x-wtUIbOGvysAnTrZxG0/s200/Carpet+Replacement.jpg" width="168" alt="Carpet Replacement" title="Carpet Replacement" /></a></div><a href="http://www.searshomeservices.com/flooring/improve?SID=SHPx20110113xIZEAFLOOR" rel="nofollow">Carpet replacement</a> should only be considered if, after a thorough cleaning by a professional carpet cleaner, you can still find mold or signs of mold, there are worn fibers, and the spots or stains cannot be removed or eliminated. If the carpet shows too much indication of devaluation due to frequent use, it is generally desirable to replace it with a new one with high quality, which could probably provide a longer life span despite excessive use.<br />
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The condition and quality of the carpet can create a great impression of the whole room. A carpet is designed to be an appealing accessory to the furnishings of a room and should blend well with the decorations and background of the room to create an awesomely good ambiance. Regular professional carpet cleaning is necessary to ensure that the carpet will have a long and useful life and additional care and maintenance on our part is needed as well to preserve its appearance longer. This will save us from making the expensive move on completely replacing the carpet.<br />
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When we decide that it is time to replace our carpet, we should consider two fundamental factors when shopping for a new carpet - beauty and durability.Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-60536726958510248402011-04-07T06:15:00.000+08:002011-04-07T06:15:59.089+08:00Choosing Between Logo Design SamplesThe quality of the company logo design is of utmost importance for any business. Choosing between <a href="http://www.logomojo.com/Logo-design/samples1.html">logo design samples</a> can be simplified through these primary factors; it should express the nature of the business, what the business can do, and where the business is in the market. A company logo is a valuable feature of a company's image and it plays a major role in the success of a business. <br />
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Basically, there are three categories of company logos, namely: Typographic Logos, Symbolic Logos, and Type and Symbol Logos. Each category has its own good and bad points. Typographic company logos help customers in remembering the company name, while the symbolic logos bring strong mental association to the people. There are a number of logo design samples in the internet. You can get various effective design ideas and use them as a guide in creating your own company logo.<br />
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It is all-important for a business to take advantage of the many great logo design samples. Many successful businesses have consistently used one company logo design for a long time. Since company logos help a business cement its brand in the market, you should create your own online or hire a professional to do them for you.Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-32313600193674712032011-04-07T06:04:00.000+08:002011-04-07T06:04:42.499+08:00Wordless Wednesday - Harvesting the Fruit of Labor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wordless Wednesday - Harvesting the Fruit of Labor" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhh51ZAs4KXRWTOudVIgnxebFDTFSoWhRUdPjCxajYhj91zYHMKEj0GRF7tqwsJAOsSdnRy1Szaba8hoIVDrrtN-roCrSHO8IVfR5sgY3tRTe_k96ee7L84nJH_7w28rzh-we4a_x_94B/s200/2011+Ibabao+Elementary+School+Recognition+Day+%252891%2529.JPG" title="Wordless Wednesday - Harvesting the Fruit of Labor" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to Angel and Warren!</div>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-61435788888306713652011-04-05T03:40:00.000+08:002011-04-05T03:40:34.076+08:00PPC Search Marketing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:0.25em"><img border="0" height="173" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9SVM0EfibMhS0nHRfPvsUqaHLl5yTCD3xvzfNo48JkaQluWpdE4AxeiOdwLXPwL0uVG2qzw_NsU9PMFVpDaVpoTeFyq8DcNsQiXNLWA1aXPfr4o-yBik9bGn-UIPnHaHrvSNGrtNkwZ8/s200/PPC+Search+Marketing.jpg" alt="PPC Search Marketing" title="PPC Search Marketing" /></a></div>Pay per click (PPC) is an internet advertising system wherein advertisers bid on keyword phrases that are relevant to their target market and pay their advertising host only when their ad is clicked. One of the key objectives of <a href="http://www.merchengines.com/">ppc search marketing</a>, is to drive some traffic to a website and increase the number of potential customers and purchase opportunities through internet keyword searches.<br />
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PPC search marketing also offers business partnerships through their affiliate program. With their affiliate program, affiliated partner sites were given financial incentives or commissions and the value depends on the equivalent percentage of the revenue. The affiliates provide purchase-point click-through to the merchant. It is basically a pay-for-performance scheme wherein an affiliate is only paid when a sale is generated.<br />
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PPC search marketing varies from engaging in banner exchange, pay-per-click, and revenue sharing programs. Affiliate websites that participate in PPC advertising display an advertisement when an internet keyword search matches the advertiser's keyword list, or when a website displays relevant content. Such forms of advertisements are called sponsored ads or sponsored links, and these appear adjacent to or above organic results on search engine results pages, or anywhere a web developer chooses on a content site.Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-86661145340559953542011-04-05T03:30:00.000+08:002011-04-05T03:30:20.400+08:00Music Monday - Born This Way Lady Gaga<center><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="460" height="325" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wV1FrqwZyKw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
Are you on the right track baby? Popular and Controversial. Maybe Lady Gaga is really Born This Way <br />
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<blockquote>Intro:<br />
It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M<br />
Just put your paws up<br />
'Cause you were born this way, baby<br />
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Verse:<br />
My mama told me when I was young<br />
We are all born superstars<br />
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on<br />
In the glass of her boudoir<br />
"There's nothin' wrong with lovin' who you are"<br />
She said, "'cause he made you perfect, babe"<br />
"So hold your head up girl and you'll go far,<br />
Listen to me when I say"<br />
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Chorus:<br />
I'm beautiful in my way<br />
'Cause God makes no mistakes<br />
I'm on the right track baby<br />
I was born this way<br />
Don't hide yourself in regret<br />
Just love yourself and you're set<br />
I'm on the right track baby<br />
I was born this way<br />
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Post-chorus:<br />
Oooh there ain't no other way<br />
Baby I was born this way<br />
Baby I was born this way<br />
Oooh there ain't no other way<br />
Baby, I was born this way<br />
I'm on the right track baby<br />
I was born this way<br />
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Don't be a drag - just be a queen<br />
Don't be a drag - just be a queen<br />
Don't be a drag - just be a queen<br />
Don't be!<br />
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Verse:<br />
Give yourself prudence<br />
And love your friends<br />
Subway kid, rejoice your truth<br />
In the religion of the insecure<br />
I must be myself, respect my youth<br />
A different lover is not a sin<br />
Believe capital H-I-M (hey hey hey)<br />
I love my life I love this record and<br />
Mi amore vole fe yah (love needs faith)<br />
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Repeat chorus + post-chorus<br />
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Bridge:<br />
Don't be a drag, just be a queen<br />
Whether you're broke or evergreen<br />
You're black, white, beige, chola descent<br />
You're lebanese, you're orient<br />
Whether life's disabilities<br />
Left you outcast, bullied, or teased<br />
Rejoice and love yourself today<br />
'Cause baby you were born this way<br />
No matter gay, straight, or bi,<br />
Lesbian, transgendered life<br />
I'm on the right track baby<br />
I was born to survive<br />
No matter black, white or beige<br />
Chola or orient made<br />
I'm on the right track baby<br />
I was born to be brave<br />
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Repeat chorus<br />
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Outro/refrain:<br />
I was born this way hey!<br />
I was born this way hey!<br />
I'm on the right track baby<br />
I was born this way hey!<br />
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I was born this way hey!<br />
I was born this way hey!<br />
I'm on the right track baby<br />
I was born this way hey!</blockquote></center>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-52294569943963007202011-04-04T23:04:00.000+08:002011-04-04T23:04:51.539+08:00Email Direct Marketing for Effective E-Commerce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yWMYnYVsq3PWaGUTnlIc4ciq-_KxCvsYSGFCxrENtjZmaQuka8RCVSQZLYO2xAipoTE0WdFiER81JpLJEBu3Wbn7mZLzPhckzRjVVvrv5Mggq-_GSz7djRxgcnGc3xUbvg6H4nWmUA_d/s200/Email+Direct+Marketing+for+Effective+E-Commerce.png" alt="Email Direct Marketing for Effective E-Commerce" title="Email Direct Marketing for Effective E-Commerce" /></a></div>The value of <a href="http://www.easycontact.com/">email direct marketing</a> can be great for any business for the reason that it is an effective way of reaching potential and current customers. Email campaigns are sent with the intention of embellishing the relationship between the salesperson and customers, to boost customer loyalty and repeat business. These are also used to acquire new customers or convince existing customers to buy.<br />
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Email marketing is a type of direct marketing that utilizes electronic mail as a way of communicating commercial to a market. People consider unsolicited emails as spam and the likelihood of getting your message read is minimal. Responsible marketers should create email campaigns that are effective to bring positive result. Email is a significant element of e-commerce and it could deeply affect the success of any business - it could make or break your business.<br />
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To increase the success rate of email direct marketing>, always see to it that, when sending emails to potential customers, your sender name should be visible, trustworthy and easily recognized. Do not send marketing emails with robot-like email addresses. Knowing and trusting the sender is the primary reason for customers to open an email. The subject line should tell and summarize the email content. Keep it short and should contain at most 50 characters. Avoid writing in capital letters and using flashy promotional texts or exclamation marks. This discourages customers from opening the mail or reading the content.Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-88421844519031344942011-03-10T16:26:00.002+08:002011-03-10T21:17:51.263+08:00Home Improvement - Handyman Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:0.25em"><img border="0" height="125" width="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdHDQMwm7ngmj-ZACCXA0Dr0ky9iPcB7LGXwCggzEmsGT6MoHGMOxxGF1MAo6DMEgrm0b3iHOAX1yNVx83tSjbsDkIkUApmkc1jwFbvpFJX-rh6-xgf-1Iumb56TiW6ihbqPLGulyqSH7/s200/room+makeover.png" alt="Home Improvement - Handyman Day" title="Home Improvement - Handyman Day" /></a></div><a href="http://handymanmichael.com/" target="_blank"><b>Home improvement</b></a> or home renovation refers to the process of making additions that modifies the structure of an existing home. Although it is often confused with beautification, its concern is not only adding beauty to one's home - it also takes care of the comfort, maintenance and repair, additional space, saving energy, and safety and preparedness as well.<br />
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Home renovation provides our home a complete makeover. However, carrying out any home improvement work could be tough, awful and stressful. There are a number of factors involved in this project and we have to exert sufficient attention on each of them to achieve our plan with great satisfaction. It could be quite confusing for most people who have less experience on the task but there is always help at hand for this matter. You could hire a home improvement contractor who is able to accomplish the tasks you want done and helps you plan your home improvement needs to suit your available time and money.<br />
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<span id="fullpost"><a href="http://handymanmichael.com/about/" target="_blank">Michael's Handyman Services</a> handles your handyman and home improvement needs. All of their service technicians are experienced, knowledgeable, and are fully-trained in customer service. They have been in the handyman, home repairs, construction and maintenance business for over 20 years and they take pride in their commitment for fair and honest interaction with their customers.</span>Juliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864981235595041502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404226471788682491.post-870050560333742702011-03-10T14:53:00.000+08:002011-03-10T14:53:32.879+08:00Earning Money Online for Free<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfgbHA2uCj3fpo_HJqs1JtFzj8BmnaHe9WW4iZzhShRteIl6HZag7rl_H6m3okV2AUemupTYPwbBES7DIybxChG47RMDwxWd4jJsjAz2uwNqyqgyThPuC8pnUNcqle2USqJTdByCgWIhJ/s200/A+Day+Online.jpg" width="150" alt="Earning Money Online for Free" title="Earning Money Online for Free"/></a></div><br />
Most of us homemakers need little extra earnings to augment our present income. One of many wonderful aspect of this generation is the diverse ways to earn money online. There are many ways to make money online these days, and many homemakers are taking the opportunities in <a href="http://earningmoneyonlineforfree.com/go/?bonus-code=170" target="_blank">earning money online for free</a>.<br />
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There are many ways of making money on the internet; and looking for these means for free could be, at times, challenging. Although many internet-marketing gurus teach some easy and simple ways in earning money on the web, it is still important to set some walls and be skeptical to protect ourselves from being scammed.<br />
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<span id="fullpost">In most instances, one of the most challenging tasks associated with earning money online is formulating the suitable idea on what to do and how to get started. When we are able to fathom the system, we can start to build up all kinds of online income from our special interest such as, but not limited to, blogging, article writing, website design and programming, marketing, etc.<br />
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Many people are searching on the internet for additional online money-generating opportunities. All of us have unique skills and expertise that other people will definitely pay for. Making money online is as fundamental as knowing what we do perfectly and how we can turn that expertise into an opportunity.<br />
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There are many ways to make money online nowadays and many people are taking advantage of them. In order for us to succeed in any online business, we need to continually remind ourselves of our goals to keep us motivated throughout those possible challenging times.<br />
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What exactly do you do to augment your income, or perhaps earn some extra cash online?<br />
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Office photocopier machines are a great asset for a business but could also be a large business purchase. When purchasing photocopiers, it is best to know the needs of the business first before making a purchase. Each business has different needs for their copiers and purchasing machines with only the needed features could prevent unnecessary expenses.<br />
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When you know particularly what you are looking for in your office photocopier machines, you may start shopping around and compare their prices and services to ensure that you get the best deal. One great factor to consider in choosing a provider is their commitment to customer satisfaction and this is the main focus of Online Connect Ltd. in selling and servicing new and used high quality copiers, fax machines and multifunction office products. They offer the best variety of dependable office equipment and service support and provide free basic networking installation support for new customers. With their aim to provide exceptional office equipment products and services expected from leaders in the office equipment industry, they partner with IT specialists to install all product features on advanced networks, giving your business office a variety of excellent choices.<br />
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