Advance payday loans can be a life saver if you are really broke and need some money before payday, but be warned because their rates can be outrageous. They can sometimes charge up to 15% of what they loan to you to finance your advance cash loans, or even more. The people who use these things are all or almost all really poor people just a little behind on a payment of some kind – perhaps rent or something like that. They get the advance payday loans because they are out of options. They are living paycheck to paycheck and hand to mouth and are a few days behind so they are desperate to do something, to do anything to make ends meet.
Sometimes advance payday loans are not used just by legitimate people who are having trouble making ends meet, but by the really desperate like junkies or addicts of various kinds. They can be so upset about not getting their fix that they will waste money they don't even have yet and get farther and farther behind, because they are desperate to get their fix. This is very sad, because these people already have such incredible problems without loosing 15% or more of their income to a loan shark. Many is the story of someone finally finished off for good by advance payday loans.
I had a friend in college like that once. He was brilliant – a student of both Physics and English, and one of the most creative, innovative, and unconventional thinkers I have ever met to this very day. He got an advanced cash payday loan because, well, he was looking to party, and figured he could make it up the next month by living lean, eating Ramen Noodles and ketchup sandwiches. HE was young, he figured, he could eat healthy when he was older. But the next month he was still behind, and the next too, and he kept having to get advance payday loans to cover the debt he already had. Besides this, he was developing an addiction at the time, and the stress of his finances was only making it worse. Fortunately, he had a supportive family who was able to get him into a rehab program, and help straighten out his financial dire straights, but it all just goes to show you that it's a bad idea to spend money that you don't have. advance payday loans may look like a good idea, but believe me, they are not.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Build Trust And Reliability- Face Your Creditors
Build Trust And Reliability- Face Your Creditors
The last thing that creditors and money- lenders appreciate is being forced under the circumstances to deal with an ungrateful debtor. Agreed, you have incurred heavy losses in your business and that these are surely not one of your sunny days. So how can you emerge from this crisis without tarnishing your reputation. Well, avoiding your creditors like plague or giving them a cold shoulder treatment is certainly not going to earn you some extra brownie points. So what are the options that you are left with if you honestly want to repay those bad and doubtful debts?
The first lesson is to take the bull by its horns. This would mean that instead of acting indifferently with your creditors make them aware of your problems so that some of the more considerate creditors will be willing to extend the time for repayment. Instead of avoiding phone calls, make sure to reassure the money lenders that you are not a fraud who has coolly digested all their money and that if they are patient enough to wait you will make a conscious effort to pay them back their dues. This approach might help in resolving the issues more amicably without giving rise to any nasty situations.
If the creditor is a head- strong person who will not allow you a second more then you might have to let your other debts wait and first deal with this creditor.
You can approach your bank from which you carry out your regular business transactions and ask them to lend you money. This wont be too difficult specially if your past records with this bank have been favorable enough to portray you as a good paymaster. Besides you can take help from other banks as well.
If you cannot afford to pay the rent of your existing house then consider shifting to a smaller one whose rent would be affordable. This way you might be able to save some few extra bucks.
You can make use of those possessions that you might not need immediately such as a landed property, or any other valuables that can be mortgaged against a loan.
Last but not the least you can declare insolvency or bankruptcy. This might not be a very good idea because though it may provide you with instant relief from your current debts, yet in the process of doing so you will be destroying your company’s as well as your own credibility for the next ten years.
The last thing that creditors and money- lenders appreciate is being forced under the circumstances to deal with an ungrateful debtor. Agreed, you have incurred heavy losses in your business and that these are surely not one of your sunny days. So how can you emerge from this crisis without tarnishing your reputation. Well, avoiding your creditors like plague or giving them a cold shoulder treatment is certainly not going to earn you some extra brownie points. So what are the options that you are left with if you honestly want to repay those bad and doubtful debts?
The first lesson is to take the bull by its horns. This would mean that instead of acting indifferently with your creditors make them aware of your problems so that some of the more considerate creditors will be willing to extend the time for repayment. Instead of avoiding phone calls, make sure to reassure the money lenders that you are not a fraud who has coolly digested all their money and that if they are patient enough to wait you will make a conscious effort to pay them back their dues. This approach might help in resolving the issues more amicably without giving rise to any nasty situations.
If the creditor is a head- strong person who will not allow you a second more then you might have to let your other debts wait and first deal with this creditor.
You can approach your bank from which you carry out your regular business transactions and ask them to lend you money. This wont be too difficult specially if your past records with this bank have been favorable enough to portray you as a good paymaster. Besides you can take help from other banks as well.
If you cannot afford to pay the rent of your existing house then consider shifting to a smaller one whose rent would be affordable. This way you might be able to save some few extra bucks.
You can make use of those possessions that you might not need immediately such as a landed property, or any other valuables that can be mortgaged against a loan.
Last but not the least you can declare insolvency or bankruptcy. This might not be a very good idea because though it may provide you with instant relief from your current debts, yet in the process of doing so you will be destroying your company’s as well as your own credibility for the next ten years.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Zero Apr Credit Cards
Credit cards are certainly one of the greatest weaknesses for human beings. Now, I can't really speak on behalf of everyone else, but Americans are seriously guilty when it comes to charging it. I worked in customer service for 8 years and saw people day-in and day-out, abusing those evil credit cards. I call them evil for obvious reasons. They tend to shaft you with the interest rates at some point or another. Of course if you can find 0 apr credit cards, then that's ideal. You want no interest rate on balance transfers and purchases. Ha, if you can actually find such a credit card, then I commend you.
If you're not yet savvy when it comes to credit cards and how they work, let me fill you in. The perfect plastic would be 0 apr credit cards. Now, these are not so easy to come by. Typically what credit card companies do is pitch a 0 APR on balance transfers. This generally only lasts for a year. Then it's hard to say how high the annual percentage rate will go. This is their way of catching your interest. Maybe you have student loan debt of ten grand, which has a horrible percentage rate. Well, you can transfer the balance onto your new credit card and suddenly have a 0 percentage rate. That's great! There are no two ways about it. It would even be better if you could pay the debt off before the year of 0 APR runs out. Anyway, with most 0 apr credit cards it doesn't concern purchases. I have yet to see a credit card that offers 0 APR for a year on purchases. They want to make money off the interest. This is why they don't offer it with purchases. They know, however, that they will keep you if you transfer a balance onto their card. It's hardly ever over after one measly year. Then you will be forking out the interest each month. This is simply the way of the credit card.
Maybe you're searching for 0 apr credit cards in order to do a balance transfer. Hey, you should absolutely delve into cyberspace and do a Google search. I'm sure you will find several 0 apr credit cards currently available. Just remember that these 0 apr credit cards most likely regard balance transfers. It's doubtful that the 0 APR concerns purchases. So basically don't charge them unless you have to.
If you're not yet savvy when it comes to credit cards and how they work, let me fill you in. The perfect plastic would be 0 apr credit cards. Now, these are not so easy to come by. Typically what credit card companies do is pitch a 0 APR on balance transfers. This generally only lasts for a year. Then it's hard to say how high the annual percentage rate will go. This is their way of catching your interest. Maybe you have student loan debt of ten grand, which has a horrible percentage rate. Well, you can transfer the balance onto your new credit card and suddenly have a 0 percentage rate. That's great! There are no two ways about it. It would even be better if you could pay the debt off before the year of 0 APR runs out. Anyway, with most 0 apr credit cards it doesn't concern purchases. I have yet to see a credit card that offers 0 APR for a year on purchases. They want to make money off the interest. This is why they don't offer it with purchases. They know, however, that they will keep you if you transfer a balance onto their card. It's hardly ever over after one measly year. Then you will be forking out the interest each month. This is simply the way of the credit card.
Maybe you're searching for 0 apr credit cards in order to do a balance transfer. Hey, you should absolutely delve into cyberspace and do a Google search. I'm sure you will find several 0 apr credit cards currently available. Just remember that these 0 apr credit cards most likely regard balance transfers. It's doubtful that the 0 APR concerns purchases. So basically don't charge them unless you have to.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Finding Those Perfect Thanksgiving Gifts
Finding Those Perfect Thanksgiving Gifts
You can make this holiday even more special by giving the ones you love special Thanksgiving gifts. Although there are a myriad to choose from, most can be categorized into easy purchase decisions such as baskets, centerpieces, flowers, and/or food.
Popular Thanksgiving gifts bring baskets to mind and they're a perfect choice for those away from home during this winter season. These Thanksgiving gifts give thanks for family and friends with beautifully arranged berries, roses, daisy poms, carnations, barley, apples, and more. If you're not handy with these materials, you can find some beautiful arrangements designed by floral artisans who specialize in these types of Thanksgiving gifts. Typically, baskets as Thanksgiving gifts can be handled, rustic, and rounded for easy carrying while they light up any room with fall daisies and greens.
Other well-known Thanksgiving gifts are...
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You can make this holiday even more special by giving the ones you love special Thanksgiving gifts. Although there are a myriad to choose from, most can be categorized into easy purchase decisions such as baskets, centerpieces, flowers, and/or food.
Popular Thanksgiving gifts bring baskets to mind and they're a perfect choice for those away from home during this winter season. These Thanksgiving gifts give thanks for family and friends with beautifully arranged berries, roses, daisy poms, carnations, barley, apples, and more. If you're not handy with these materials, you can find some beautiful arrangements designed by floral artisans who specialize in these types of Thanksgiving gifts. Typically, baskets as Thanksgiving gifts can be handled, rustic, and rounded for easy carrying while they light up any room with fall daisies and greens.
Other well-known Thanksgiving gifts are...
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Tips For Thanksgiving Travel
Tips For Thanksgiving Travel
Thanksgiving travel is what you make it to be, and that means that it can be either the worst experience you've ever had, or simply the best. To make Thanksgiving travel worthwhile, you need to plan ahead and schedule time for the good and the bad.
Before setting out on your Thanksgiving travel trip, pack everything you think you will (and won't) need. Packing things that you may not need is just a precautionary move. It isn't necessary - it's just a move where in case you need something - you've got it. For instance, if your Thanksgiving travel destination resides on the outer edges of the country (and you'll travel over mountains), it wouldn't be a bad idea to pack some extra blankets in case you car stalls. You could also bring along some chains in case you need to cross over a snow and ice covered area. You can probably think of some other "emergency" items that don't take up too much space in the trunk of your car, but can ride along with you during your Thanksgiving travel...
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Thanksgiving travel is what you make it to be, and that means that it can be either the worst experience you've ever had, or simply the best. To make Thanksgiving travel worthwhile, you need to plan ahead and schedule time for the good and the bad.
Before setting out on your Thanksgiving travel trip, pack everything you think you will (and won't) need. Packing things that you may not need is just a precautionary move. It isn't necessary - it's just a move where in case you need something - you've got it. For instance, if your Thanksgiving travel destination resides on the outer edges of the country (and you'll travel over mountains), it wouldn't be a bad idea to pack some extra blankets in case you car stalls. You could also bring along some chains in case you need to cross over a snow and ice covered area. You can probably think of some other "emergency" items that don't take up too much space in the trunk of your car, but can ride along with you during your Thanksgiving travel...
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Friday, September 15, 2006
Catholic Meditation
Catholic Meditation
Meditation is in one way or another, a method of praying. Praying is raising the mind and heart to God. Vocal praying involves using words like in a normal conversation, either our loud or silently. Meditation or to meditate on the other hand, is using the imagination instead of using speech like this.
Catholic meditation is very different from the perception of some religions where “meditation” involves setting the mind free of thinking about things, “quieting the mind”. Catholic meditation is the opposite which is more a very active and thoughtful responsibility, not physically but mentally, a kind of prayer.
Catholic meditation has a set of four different steps for meditation. But before going into that, one should also consider posture and choosing a topic.
Posture
The position of the body in catholic meditation is not essential, but there are proper ways to position your self for meditation. Like praying, it can be done kneeling or sitting. In sitting, it is always best to do it in the liturgical way of sitting posture; feet flat on the floor, slightly back, hands on the lap, palms down, shoulders a little bit forward, and head slightly bowed.
Choosing a topic
Meditating on something is going to be needed. Choosing something from the gospel is best. Any scene or event recorded by the Evangelists or a recent gospel you heard or a gospel just about to come up. A mystery of the rosary or a station of the cross as a topic for mediation can also be used.
4 steps of Catholic Meditation
* Place yourself in the God’s presence
Before beginning meditation, it is important to bring to mind God’s presence. This doesn’t mean that you must be physically in a church, you just need to think of yourself being watched over by God and not being alone. Sometimes this can be done quickly, but sometimes it may take a while, but in any way, it is very important to do this before beginning to meditate.
* Ask for God’s help
Seeking for God’s help is recognizing that any benefits from the meditation are God’s free gift and not a result of our own natural thought process. No person can do without God’s help. Ask for help in your prayer from the Blessed Mother, the Saints, or Angels in the church that you are meditating in.
* Actual Meditation
The meditation consists of two parts: the first thing to do is to imagine a scene you have chosen to meditate on, picture the scene, the appearance, and also the sounds. Include the background or any noticeable smells in your imaginary scene. The key is to make as vivid and realistic scene as possible; the second phase of meditating is to place yourself into that scene you’ve just imagined and interacting with the scene as what you may have done if you were really there.
* Give thanks
First thank God for his help in your meditation, then proceed to thanking all those whom you asked for help during the second step.
The catholic mediation is complete after the fourth step. The catholic way of meditation has always been differentiated from other forms of meditation, as its basis of the meditation is faith and belief of the Catholic religion.
Meditation is in one way or another, a method of praying. Praying is raising the mind and heart to God. Vocal praying involves using words like in a normal conversation, either our loud or silently. Meditation or to meditate on the other hand, is using the imagination instead of using speech like this.
Catholic meditation is very different from the perception of some religions where “meditation” involves setting the mind free of thinking about things, “quieting the mind”. Catholic meditation is the opposite which is more a very active and thoughtful responsibility, not physically but mentally, a kind of prayer.
Catholic meditation has a set of four different steps for meditation. But before going into that, one should also consider posture and choosing a topic.
Posture
The position of the body in catholic meditation is not essential, but there are proper ways to position your self for meditation. Like praying, it can be done kneeling or sitting. In sitting, it is always best to do it in the liturgical way of sitting posture; feet flat on the floor, slightly back, hands on the lap, palms down, shoulders a little bit forward, and head slightly bowed.
Choosing a topic
Meditating on something is going to be needed. Choosing something from the gospel is best. Any scene or event recorded by the Evangelists or a recent gospel you heard or a gospel just about to come up. A mystery of the rosary or a station of the cross as a topic for mediation can also be used.
4 steps of Catholic Meditation
* Place yourself in the God’s presence
Before beginning meditation, it is important to bring to mind God’s presence. This doesn’t mean that you must be physically in a church, you just need to think of yourself being watched over by God and not being alone. Sometimes this can be done quickly, but sometimes it may take a while, but in any way, it is very important to do this before beginning to meditate.
* Ask for God’s help
Seeking for God’s help is recognizing that any benefits from the meditation are God’s free gift and not a result of our own natural thought process. No person can do without God’s help. Ask for help in your prayer from the Blessed Mother, the Saints, or Angels in the church that you are meditating in.
* Actual Meditation
The meditation consists of two parts: the first thing to do is to imagine a scene you have chosen to meditate on, picture the scene, the appearance, and also the sounds. Include the background or any noticeable smells in your imaginary scene. The key is to make as vivid and realistic scene as possible; the second phase of meditating is to place yourself into that scene you’ve just imagined and interacting with the scene as what you may have done if you were really there.
* Give thanks
First thank God for his help in your meditation, then proceed to thanking all those whom you asked for help during the second step.
The catholic mediation is complete after the fourth step. The catholic way of meditation has always been differentiated from other forms of meditation, as its basis of the meditation is faith and belief of the Catholic religion.
Concrete Water Tank
Concrete Water Tank
To consider the possible variations in both demand and treatment capacity, we need tanks to hoard treated potable water or we want to make clean water at a constant rate and provide it at the varying rate the public demands. To manage that difference, we need a tank to hold clean water in reserve of the many different materials used to make tanks, concrete is the natural choice for larger on-grade or buried tanks. But a conventionally reinforced concrete tank would be in tension from the internal water loads and concrete under tension is prone to cracks and, therefore there are many options to it. However there are many traditional methods which can that are replaced so that the problem of storage does not prevail and the people who have this kind of problem should go in for other alternatives.
Features of this tank:
Concrete and Ferro-concrete tanks are strong and long lasting and can be installed underground that is the best of advantage it has got with it. Larger tanks often have to be cast in-situ and the new concrete and Ferro-concrete tanks will need to be adequately flushed to remove the concrete taste from the water. It is also seen that concrete is generally porous and tends to crack, thereby occasionally leaking and allowing tree roots to enter that may hamper a lot of things and it may also create a problem for storage of water in general.
Role of the builder:
The manager should use this condensed information and instructions to teach, instruct, supervise, train and guide the local people in constructing clean water systems so that there is perfection in the construction of such tanks. By the completion of the second installation, modifications to meet local conditions and to utilize local materials will become evident as the most important factor is the demand of people.
Most of the tanks are constructed so that water is prevented from disease-ridden and polluted water by animals and humans. Water is frequently in short supply and hence it is important to have the local villagers perform as much of the work as possible. Not only does it make them feel that it is theirs, but it also trains them how to...
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To consider the possible variations in both demand and treatment capacity, we need tanks to hoard treated potable water or we want to make clean water at a constant rate and provide it at the varying rate the public demands. To manage that difference, we need a tank to hold clean water in reserve of the many different materials used to make tanks, concrete is the natural choice for larger on-grade or buried tanks. But a conventionally reinforced concrete tank would be in tension from the internal water loads and concrete under tension is prone to cracks and, therefore there are many options to it. However there are many traditional methods which can that are replaced so that the problem of storage does not prevail and the people who have this kind of problem should go in for other alternatives.
Features of this tank:
Concrete and Ferro-concrete tanks are strong and long lasting and can be installed underground that is the best of advantage it has got with it. Larger tanks often have to be cast in-situ and the new concrete and Ferro-concrete tanks will need to be adequately flushed to remove the concrete taste from the water. It is also seen that concrete is generally porous and tends to crack, thereby occasionally leaking and allowing tree roots to enter that may hamper a lot of things and it may also create a problem for storage of water in general.
Role of the builder:
The manager should use this condensed information and instructions to teach, instruct, supervise, train and guide the local people in constructing clean water systems so that there is perfection in the construction of such tanks. By the completion of the second installation, modifications to meet local conditions and to utilize local materials will become evident as the most important factor is the demand of people.
Most of the tanks are constructed so that water is prevented from disease-ridden and polluted water by animals and humans. Water is frequently in short supply and hence it is important to have the local villagers perform as much of the work as possible. Not only does it make them feel that it is theirs, but it also trains them how to...
For more see Concrete Water Tank
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
A Science Lesson in How Contacts Correct Vision Problems
A Science Lesson in How Contacts Correct Vision Problems
Contact lenses have become an increasingly popular alternative to glasses for correction of visual problems. With their ease of use and their ever-increasing level of comfort, it is easy to see why so many people have turned to contact lenses to help them see. In addition, most people find themselves to be more attractive looking when wearing contact lenses and prefer to wear them while engaging in sports. But, how exactly do contact lenses help improve site and what are the differences between the many types available?
The Miracle of Contact Lenses
For those individuals with visual problems, there is a problem between the length of their eye and its refractive power. As a result, the eye experiences a refractive error. A refractive error is a problem in which the eye fails to focus light properly. As a result, the person has decreased visual acuity, or the ability to see clearly. The contact lens helps correct this problem by focusing the light properly onto the retina. As a result, contact lenses are capable of correcting the vision of those with myopia (near sightedness), hypermetropia (far sightedness), presbyopia, and astigmatism.
More specifically, a person will experience “perfect vision” when rays of light are capable of meeting at a point directly on the retina, which is located on the back of the eyeball. Unfortunately, only about 40% of people have eyes that successfully perform this task. For the remaining 60%, proper vision must be achieved by refocusing the light within the eye.
Contact lenses, which are held in place by the natural tears created by the eye, form a thin layer over the eye to assist with refocusing. For those who have myopia, the problem is with seeing objects at a distance. The contact lenses prescribed to patients with myopia, therefore, are concave. This helps to properly refocus the light onto the retina. A patient with hyperopia, on the other hand, has difficulty seeing objects close up. Therefore, convex contact lenses are used to help redirect the light in their eyes.
For those with astigmatism, the problem is a little different. An irregularly shaped cornea characterizes astigmatism. Therefore, the light entering the eye is focused on two separate points within the eye. Originally, contact lenses were unable to assist those with astigmatism at achieving better vision. New “toric” lenses, however, have been developed to help improve the vision of those with astigmatism, as well.
Toric lenses are different from traditional spherical contact lenses, which have the same power of correction throughout the lens. A toric contact lens, on the other hand, has varying powers of correction throughout the lens. These special contact lenses actually have two different powers to them and are designed to stay in place regardless of eye movement. In fact, they are often weighted in an area to help keep them in place. Some have tiny marks on them to help the wearer determine the proper way to place them in the eye while others are designed to reset themselves properly when the wearer blinks.
Presbyopia, which is the natural aging of the eye and resulting loss of sight, makes it difficult for the patient to shift from viewing far objects and near objects. This condition also makes it difficult for patients to read. Amazingly, bifocal contact lenses are now available for those with presbyopia, making it possible for them to be free from wearing glasses, as well.
Choosing the Contact Lenses that are Right for You
With so many advancements in contact lens technology, it can be easy for a person to become confused by the multitude of choices available. Two forms of contact lenses currently available are daily wear contact lenses and extended wear contact lenses.
The wearer should take out daily wear contact lenses each night before going to bed. Extended wear contact lenses, on the other hand, can be worn overnight. In fact, they can often be worn for six or more nights in a row. Some of the newest types of contact lenses can even be worn for up to 30 nights in a row, though these are generally referred to as continuous wear contact lenses. The reason these contact lenses can be worn for such great lengths of time is because they are oxygen permeable, which is a great step in the right direction for contact lenses because it helps keep the eye healthy.
Contact lenses have become an increasingly popular alternative to glasses for correction of visual problems. With their ease of use and their ever-increasing level of comfort, it is easy to see why so many people have turned to contact lenses to help them see. In addition, most people find themselves to be more attractive looking when wearing contact lenses and prefer to wear them while engaging in sports. But, how exactly do contact lenses help improve site and what are the differences between the many types available?
The Miracle of Contact Lenses
For those individuals with visual problems, there is a problem between the length of their eye and its refractive power. As a result, the eye experiences a refractive error. A refractive error is a problem in which the eye fails to focus light properly. As a result, the person has decreased visual acuity, or the ability to see clearly. The contact lens helps correct this problem by focusing the light properly onto the retina. As a result, contact lenses are capable of correcting the vision of those with myopia (near sightedness), hypermetropia (far sightedness), presbyopia, and astigmatism.
More specifically, a person will experience “perfect vision” when rays of light are capable of meeting at a point directly on the retina, which is located on the back of the eyeball. Unfortunately, only about 40% of people have eyes that successfully perform this task. For the remaining 60%, proper vision must be achieved by refocusing the light within the eye.
Contact lenses, which are held in place by the natural tears created by the eye, form a thin layer over the eye to assist with refocusing. For those who have myopia, the problem is with seeing objects at a distance. The contact lenses prescribed to patients with myopia, therefore, are concave. This helps to properly refocus the light onto the retina. A patient with hyperopia, on the other hand, has difficulty seeing objects close up. Therefore, convex contact lenses are used to help redirect the light in their eyes.
For those with astigmatism, the problem is a little different. An irregularly shaped cornea characterizes astigmatism. Therefore, the light entering the eye is focused on two separate points within the eye. Originally, contact lenses were unable to assist those with astigmatism at achieving better vision. New “toric” lenses, however, have been developed to help improve the vision of those with astigmatism, as well.
Toric lenses are different from traditional spherical contact lenses, which have the same power of correction throughout the lens. A toric contact lens, on the other hand, has varying powers of correction throughout the lens. These special contact lenses actually have two different powers to them and are designed to stay in place regardless of eye movement. In fact, they are often weighted in an area to help keep them in place. Some have tiny marks on them to help the wearer determine the proper way to place them in the eye while others are designed to reset themselves properly when the wearer blinks.
Presbyopia, which is the natural aging of the eye and resulting loss of sight, makes it difficult for the patient to shift from viewing far objects and near objects. This condition also makes it difficult for patients to read. Amazingly, bifocal contact lenses are now available for those with presbyopia, making it possible for them to be free from wearing glasses, as well.
Choosing the Contact Lenses that are Right for You
With so many advancements in contact lens technology, it can be easy for a person to become confused by the multitude of choices available. Two forms of contact lenses currently available are daily wear contact lenses and extended wear contact lenses.
The wearer should take out daily wear contact lenses each night before going to bed. Extended wear contact lenses, on the other hand, can be worn overnight. In fact, they can often be worn for six or more nights in a row. Some of the newest types of contact lenses can even be worn for up to 30 nights in a row, though these are generally referred to as continuous wear contact lenses. The reason these contact lenses can be worn for such great lengths of time is because they are oxygen permeable, which is a great step in the right direction for contact lenses because it helps keep the eye healthy.
Christmas tree Care Tips
Christmas tree Care Tips
Every year, there is always that office party, neighborhood get-together, or family reunion that brings everyone together, whether they like it or not, to the same place. And in that same place there is the one Christmas tree which everybody is supposed to admire and compliment. The problem comes when you’re the one who’s hosting the party and needs to get a tree up and decorated as soon as possible, while you’re running around with a turkey and a string of other things to do.
The first thing to do is to go out and buy your tree. There is a reason the old carpenters phrase ‘measure twice, cut once’ is still well-used and this is one of them. A tree that is obviously too short or too wide will look out of place, and that’s not what you want for your grand holiday event. If you decide to go for a real tree rather than plastic, then there’s always the risk of some not-so-pretty spots. Before getting your money out, double check that there are no gaps or clusters of branches. If there is one or two on one side, then you can always face them towards a wall but it’s something to be aware of.
Some trees are easier to decorate than others too. The shorter the needles, the easier it will be. Whichever tree you decide to get, make sure you either have a sturdy stand for it at home, or can get one in time. For larger trees, the diameter of the base will be bigger and you’ll need to work that in while considering your tree stand. Most importantly, your Christmas tree should be fresh and young. You can tell if a tree is fresh by feeling the leaves or needles. They should be bright and all the same shade of green. They should not fall off while touching them. If they fall off, look a touch on the brown side, or seem dry and pokey, then most likely, the tree won’t last for your party or look half as good at it.
If your tree has sharp little needles on it, you’ll need to be prepared for that too. They have a habit of falling off onto the floor if they get brushed up against one too many times, or are starting to get older.
The location of your Christmas tree will play a big role too. Stay away from fireplaces, windows, or vents, that could circulate heat and raise the risk of a fire—the ultimate party-douser. Make sure to stay away from frequently populated areas like in the middle of the room or by a doorway. Decorations could get knocked or brushed off, and it can greatly lower the significance of your beautiful, seasonal tree.
Once you have your tree at home—but not in place—double check everything. If there are any branches that aren’t quite at the same level or angle as the others, don’t hesitate to chop it around until it meets your standards. Don’t go crazy with the saw or anything, but you paid your money, you can do whatever you like with it, including shaping or molding it to ‘perfection’.
In the end, your Christmas tree might last a few weeks, but your flooring will (well, we can hope) last much, much longer, so when it comes to moving your tree into your home, put down large, plastic garbage bags, or old sheets in case someone drops the tree while moving it, or any needles fall off on the way. More to the point, it is a live tree and there will be bugs. They show up easier on a white sheet then they do on hardwood flooring.
Once your tree is in place, with its tree stand supporting it, you might consider other forms of support. You can get another base to aid the stand, or, depending on the height and place of the room, consider tying the top of the tree with a clear string to the ceiling. One of the worst things that can happen is having your decorated tree fall flat on the floor—or worse, onto a guest—and having to re-do it then.
You can buy or make cover sheets for the bottom of your tree too, to finalize the decoration and cover up the tree stand. Decorating the tree is the most fun of the entire experience. You can check the Internet for ideas on homemade ornaments and themed trees that will draw the eye that much more.
Every year, there is always that office party, neighborhood get-together, or family reunion that brings everyone together, whether they like it or not, to the same place. And in that same place there is the one Christmas tree which everybody is supposed to admire and compliment. The problem comes when you’re the one who’s hosting the party and needs to get a tree up and decorated as soon as possible, while you’re running around with a turkey and a string of other things to do.
The first thing to do is to go out and buy your tree. There is a reason the old carpenters phrase ‘measure twice, cut once’ is still well-used and this is one of them. A tree that is obviously too short or too wide will look out of place, and that’s not what you want for your grand holiday event. If you decide to go for a real tree rather than plastic, then there’s always the risk of some not-so-pretty spots. Before getting your money out, double check that there are no gaps or clusters of branches. If there is one or two on one side, then you can always face them towards a wall but it’s something to be aware of.
Some trees are easier to decorate than others too. The shorter the needles, the easier it will be. Whichever tree you decide to get, make sure you either have a sturdy stand for it at home, or can get one in time. For larger trees, the diameter of the base will be bigger and you’ll need to work that in while considering your tree stand. Most importantly, your Christmas tree should be fresh and young. You can tell if a tree is fresh by feeling the leaves or needles. They should be bright and all the same shade of green. They should not fall off while touching them. If they fall off, look a touch on the brown side, or seem dry and pokey, then most likely, the tree won’t last for your party or look half as good at it.
If your tree has sharp little needles on it, you’ll need to be prepared for that too. They have a habit of falling off onto the floor if they get brushed up against one too many times, or are starting to get older.
The location of your Christmas tree will play a big role too. Stay away from fireplaces, windows, or vents, that could circulate heat and raise the risk of a fire—the ultimate party-douser. Make sure to stay away from frequently populated areas like in the middle of the room or by a doorway. Decorations could get knocked or brushed off, and it can greatly lower the significance of your beautiful, seasonal tree.
Once you have your tree at home—but not in place—double check everything. If there are any branches that aren’t quite at the same level or angle as the others, don’t hesitate to chop it around until it meets your standards. Don’t go crazy with the saw or anything, but you paid your money, you can do whatever you like with it, including shaping or molding it to ‘perfection’.
In the end, your Christmas tree might last a few weeks, but your flooring will (well, we can hope) last much, much longer, so when it comes to moving your tree into your home, put down large, plastic garbage bags, or old sheets in case someone drops the tree while moving it, or any needles fall off on the way. More to the point, it is a live tree and there will be bugs. They show up easier on a white sheet then they do on hardwood flooring.
Once your tree is in place, with its tree stand supporting it, you might consider other forms of support. You can get another base to aid the stand, or, depending on the height and place of the room, consider tying the top of the tree with a clear string to the ceiling. One of the worst things that can happen is having your decorated tree fall flat on the floor—or worse, onto a guest—and having to re-do it then.
You can buy or make cover sheets for the bottom of your tree too, to finalize the decoration and cover up the tree stand. Decorating the tree is the most fun of the entire experience. You can check the Internet for ideas on homemade ornaments and themed trees that will draw the eye that much more.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Clean Up with these Winning Tips to Start a Janitorial Service
Clean Up with these Winning Tips to Start a Janitorial Service
Janitorial service is a very competitive industry that offers businesses a service that is in high demand. In other words, though starting a cleaning business seems to be a very popular business to start, there is the need for it. You will never run out of customers in this industry if you set your business up right.
It does not cost very much to start a janitorial service and the return on your investment is very high. You can start out small with just a high quality industrial mop bucket, broom, duster, vacuum cleaner professional grade cleaning equipment, portable trash cans, and other necessary equipment. You may also decide to store additional equipment in a janitor's closet on site of each building you clean so you always have supplies to use.
With this equipment, you can start out cleaning small one or two room offices, or moderately small complexes. You can clean these offices in one to four hours just by yourself. In fact, if you were in business for yourself just to provide for yourself, chances are you could make enough money with just one or two four-hour accounts.
If you are planning on starting a larger scale janitorial service, you will need to purchase enough cleaning supplies and equipment to adequately cover each floor of each building, and every bathroom. You will also have to hire enough employees who you trust to be responsible enough to finish the job for you the right way. The key is to take on the size accounts that you know you and your team can handle.
The highest cost for starting any janitorial business is the insurance that you need. You will need to purchase liability insurance if you are working by yourself, and if you have employees, you will need to be bonded as well. This is to protect you from possible damage or theft. Of course, no one wants these unfortunate circumstances to occur, but most successful cleaning businesses will not operate unless they are insured. Not only that, but many companies who call upon cleaning services will not hire you if you are a company who does not have insurance.
Not only can your janitorial service clean offices, but you can also clean houses. Generally the hourly or per job rate is lower for house cleaning than it is for businesses. The average hourly rate for cleaning a house is between 15 to 20 dollars and hour. Sometimes first time house cleaners will charge a rate of 10 to 13 dollars an hour to build up new clientele. This differs slightly from the hourly rate of a professional office cleaner, otherwise known as a janitor, who makes usually 20 to 30 dollars an hour. Sometimes this rate is less, and sometimes the rate is more.
Most successful janitorial services will make sure not to take too many spending risks but instead plan their budget accordingly. Ideally, a person who wants to start a business should have as much money in the bank as possible in order to keep the business going. Either that, or they may need to have a job or other source of income to pay for expenses while they start their business. If you need starting capital and money for operating costs you might also be eligible for small business loans. These small business loans are generally given out to people with the best credit.
Some business opportunities also exist for people with less than perfect credit. It may take longer to find financing if you do not have as good of credit, or you may have to partner up with someone who believes in you and has the money to invest in your business. If you have a will there is a way for you to invest in a business. Sometimes you can find grants for certain types of business, especially if it is something that will benefit the public at large.
Those who would be most successful at starting and running a janitorial business are those who have janitorial cleaning experience. Managerial experience would be helpful as well, and experience dealing with people would be beneficial. If you think starting a janitorial service would be right for you it may be time for you to take initiative to do so.
Janitorial service is a very competitive industry that offers businesses a service that is in high demand. In other words, though starting a cleaning business seems to be a very popular business to start, there is the need for it. You will never run out of customers in this industry if you set your business up right.
It does not cost very much to start a janitorial service and the return on your investment is very high. You can start out small with just a high quality industrial mop bucket, broom, duster, vacuum cleaner professional grade cleaning equipment, portable trash cans, and other necessary equipment. You may also decide to store additional equipment in a janitor's closet on site of each building you clean so you always have supplies to use.
With this equipment, you can start out cleaning small one or two room offices, or moderately small complexes. You can clean these offices in one to four hours just by yourself. In fact, if you were in business for yourself just to provide for yourself, chances are you could make enough money with just one or two four-hour accounts.
If you are planning on starting a larger scale janitorial service, you will need to purchase enough cleaning supplies and equipment to adequately cover each floor of each building, and every bathroom. You will also have to hire enough employees who you trust to be responsible enough to finish the job for you the right way. The key is to take on the size accounts that you know you and your team can handle.
The highest cost for starting any janitorial business is the insurance that you need. You will need to purchase liability insurance if you are working by yourself, and if you have employees, you will need to be bonded as well. This is to protect you from possible damage or theft. Of course, no one wants these unfortunate circumstances to occur, but most successful cleaning businesses will not operate unless they are insured. Not only that, but many companies who call upon cleaning services will not hire you if you are a company who does not have insurance.
Not only can your janitorial service clean offices, but you can also clean houses. Generally the hourly or per job rate is lower for house cleaning than it is for businesses. The average hourly rate for cleaning a house is between 15 to 20 dollars and hour. Sometimes first time house cleaners will charge a rate of 10 to 13 dollars an hour to build up new clientele. This differs slightly from the hourly rate of a professional office cleaner, otherwise known as a janitor, who makes usually 20 to 30 dollars an hour. Sometimes this rate is less, and sometimes the rate is more.
Most successful janitorial services will make sure not to take too many spending risks but instead plan their budget accordingly. Ideally, a person who wants to start a business should have as much money in the bank as possible in order to keep the business going. Either that, or they may need to have a job or other source of income to pay for expenses while they start their business. If you need starting capital and money for operating costs you might also be eligible for small business loans. These small business loans are generally given out to people with the best credit.
Some business opportunities also exist for people with less than perfect credit. It may take longer to find financing if you do not have as good of credit, or you may have to partner up with someone who believes in you and has the money to invest in your business. If you have a will there is a way for you to invest in a business. Sometimes you can find grants for certain types of business, especially if it is something that will benefit the public at large.
Those who would be most successful at starting and running a janitorial business are those who have janitorial cleaning experience. Managerial experience would be helpful as well, and experience dealing with people would be beneficial. If you think starting a janitorial service would be right for you it may be time for you to take initiative to do so.
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