For numerous businesses, the opportunity to use a personal aircraft in order to be at conventions or seminars all over the planet is a requirement, not an extravagance. However, the cost of maintaining an array of executive jets is too expensive and as a result, scores of corporate events have the possibility to be missed.

However, with fractional ownership schemes, a business man could have access to a large variety of private aircraft located across planet at anytime at a fraction of the cost and without the vital mechanical maintenance that is associated with executive jet ownership.

Whether you or your business want to hire a private jet for a swift flight to make a vital seminar or require a executive jet that enables you or your business colleagues to carry on working, make a business conference call or hold a seminar whilst travelling to a meeting in a different country, fractional ownership plans gives you the choices you need.

Working with large collections of private aircraft of varying levels of service, size and range, fractional membership aircraft organisations provide a different choice for anyone looking to organise a private jet or helicopter journey.

The choice of airplanes and combined with their assured global availability enables a customer unrivalled access to a variety of jet aircraft, without the accepted costs and staff requirements which puts many organisations off. Simply arranging the journey with a fractional ownership organisation, they can supply a company with the relevant private plane; arrange all of the organisational and workforce concerns, so all you need to do is arrive. Find a range of fractional private jet aircraft
companies online.

Making full use of fractional ownership has proved to be appealing to many companies as they receive all of the positives of business jet charters, yet only pay for the hours a company uses.

Every single aspect of the journey is planned by the charter company, ensuring the swiftest, well organised journey is organised for you. With a wide ranging fleet of private jet aircraft, any organisation have a massive range of executive jet lease choices, so if 1 week a passenger requires a small jet plane and the next week you need to fly your business team from Manchester to New York for a business meeting, the flexibility of fractional ownership is there to present you with just the correct jet aircraft you want.

Last April, Congress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, the most sweeping reform of our nation’s bankruptcy laws in more than twenty-five years. Proponents of the bill argue that most consumers who file for bankruptcy do so simply because they do not wish to pay their bills. That is an arguable point, as studies show that most bankruptcy filers have suffered illness, injury or job loss. Regardless of the reasons, Congress has made the changes, and millions of Americans will be affected when the new law takes effect on October 15.

Here is a short list of the changes and how consumers will be affected.

Goodbye, Chapter 7 – Until now, most consumers have been permitted to file under Chapter 7 of the Federal bankruptcy code. Chapter 7 permits the court to wipe away most consumer debt, allowing the debtor to make a fresh start. The new law establishes a “means test.” Anyone with income that exceeds the median income for his or her state will have to file under the stricter Chapter 13 instead, which requires a repayment schedule of up to five years.

Attorney problems – The more complicated Chapter 13 filings will make it necessary for filers to hire an attorney. Most attorneys who practice bankruptcy law are already reporting dramatically increased business; some are even turning clients away. If you need an attorney, hire one now, as they are soon going to be very busy

More attorney problems – The law also leaves lawyers legally responsible for the accuracy of the information filed on their clients’ behalf. This has led most lawyers to increase their fees. Some, including those who do bankruptcy work on a pro bono, or free, basis, have decided to forego bankruptcy work altogether. In short, it will soon be more difficult and more expensive to hire an attorney.

Mandatory credit counseling – Congress has required that debtors obtain credit counseling from an approved agency within six months of filing for bankruptcy. As of now, this requirement is largely undefined, with rules, regulations, and qualifications for counselors still up in the air.

Expect to may more bills – Some obligations, such as student loans or taxes, must be paid in full even after a bankruptcy filing. The new law lengthens the list of debts that cannot be forgiven.

The new legislation, rightly or wrongly, makes it more difficult, more time consuming and more expensive for a debtor to file for bankruptcy. Consumers who are considering doing so should act now, as the regulations will soon become stricter. Bankruptcy should always be a last resort option, but if you cannot avoid it, you should act quickly.

How many animals of each SPECIES did Moses take onto the ark?

Some months have 31 days; some have 30 days. How many have 28 days?

You go into a log cabin with one match in a matchbox. In the cabin is a wood-burning stove, a paraffin lamp and a candle. Which do you light first for maximum WARMTH?

Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on Earth?

How far can a three-legged tiger run into the woods?

For the answers, read on …

How many opportunities do you have in your life to make a difference with your power of communication? Thousands! Dealing with your family, your friends, your business colleagues, suppliers, doctors, dentists – the list is endless. When you can communicate your messages to these people powerfully, persuasively, and passionately, your success by any definition will be assured.

In more than 20 years of research into communication, fascination with the subject, and practical application in my own life, I’ve discovered that all great communicators share certain distinct secrets in common. Begin using these secrets today and your communications will take on a degree of power and effectiveness that will absolutely amaze you.

The biggest such secret is actually listening.

Studies have shown that it is the great listeners who get the raises, promotions, and perks in life, not necessarily the great talkers.

Look, the purpose of the quiz at the start of this article was to illustrate this. If you haven’t figured them out already, here are the answers:

It wasn’t Moses who went onto the ark – it was Noah.

All the months have 28 days.

You’d need to light the match first!

Everest was the highest mountain on Earth even before it was discovered.

Halfway is the answer, because after halfway, it will be running “out” of the woods!

Any surprises? That’s because in most of those questions I was using a technique that I call “sleight of voice.” You’ve probably seen a stage magician, perhaps on TV, use sleight of hand to misdirect your attention. The same technique can apply to spoken or written communication. For example, when you looked at the emboldened word SPECIES, perhaps you didn’t notice the name Moses quite as much as you might have if the word hadn’t been highlighted.

This confusion or misdirection often occurs in everyday speech, sometimes deliberately, but usually the speaker is simply unaware of the effect of his or her words. Unfortunately, it is often the listener who is at fault, by engaging the “filters” in the brain and consequently mishearing what is said. Those filters are the paradigms through which they hear the world. Generalization of information and deletion of information are two other common filters that impede our ability to effectively listen, and therefore to successfully communicate.

One of the simplest and best methods for keeping your filters in check and improving your listening skills is called Rapid Repeat.

It works like this:

When someone talks to you, simply repeat what he or she says in your mind, as the person is talking. You’ll hear a slight echo of the words, but in the sound of your own voice.

This has a number of benefits. Some scientists claim that every 11 seconds we engage in self-talk. It’s no wonder that we don’t always hear what someone else is saying.

When you use Rapid Repeat, you give your mind something to do. It doesn’t need to wander off thinking about next year’s vacation or whether you put the cat out before going to work.

You’ll also find when you use this technique that your level of concentration increases and your recall of information improves dramatically. Just imagine having a conversation with a group of people at 7:30 a.m. and then meeting up with them again at 11:30 p.m. and being able to use their names and refer specifically to the detail of the conversation you had earlier. Wow!

Rapid Repeat will do that for you, and a lot more…

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When you match consumer psychology with effective communication
styles you get a powerful combination. Lee Hopkins can show you
how to communicate better for better business results. At
Hopkins-Business-Communication-Training.com you can find the
secrets to communication success.

Thank you for staying with me for this two part article about how our environments add enchantment to every day living. This week I invite you to read about how my Virtual Assistant, Rebecca, put beauty, meaning and form into her home. Her story is different from mine, as each of ours are, but it is the same in the sense that it is her way of building enchantment into her life.

Building Enchantment
By Rebecca Trelfa

I wanted to share a little note about creating enchantment in your home. I recently moved into an
old Victorian house that needs serious redecorating. A previous owner loved dark woods and shag carpets. (Not my style!)

Since I work at home, I found it necessary to temporarily add some enchantment to ‘this old house’ because I spend so much time here. I took down dark drapes and replaced them with sheers to let the light in and, and sanded down and refinished some of the dark wood to give it a lighter appearance.

What a difference! Now I love my new home and am even happier to spend my days here. We have a nice back yard that I plan to plant some flowers and shrubs in once the weather is nice. I have even developed a new interest in Feng Shui and sit glued most nights to the Home & Garden channel watching dreary homes get enchanting face lifts.

I am reminded of an article of Dr. Holstein’s called Positive Spaces, which focuses along the same lines. When you are surrounded by enchantment and things that really reflect your own personality and things that you love, you create new warm memories by bringing out the best of the past.

For example, my love of New Orleans has inspired me to create a Creole-style kitchen and my love of the Caribbean has inspired a soft bathroom with unusual colors. It is so fun to be creative and pull the best from your experiences.

A Play Date with Building Enchantment

You have now read two different accounts of making a house come alive with personal history. Take a few moments to reflect on what you have loved in the past. Was it what you saw on a vacation? Perhaps, actual household items, as I talked about. Perhaps a certain style or time period makes you feel great.

What else would you like to bring into your life … new things … a new home …a garden … new clothes? Perhaps it is nothing physical, but things like more music, or time with friends. Whatever it is, take some time to daydream. Let our stories wet your appetite and give you encouragement to bring more enchantment into your life.

About the Author

Dr. Holstein is the originator of The Enchanted Self and a psychologist since 1981. She is the author of two books: The Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy and Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is YOU!
Dr. Holstein speaks on radio, and appears on television in NY and NJ. She gives lectures, seminars, retreats and audio interviews on LadybugLive.com and is in private practice in Long Branch, NJ with her husband, Dr. Russell Holstein.

Renovating and updating your kitchen can be among the best ways to increase the comfort level of your house. Don’t expect it to take total renovation to return a more modern feel to your home. Simply picking a few modern appliances, such as washing machines and a clothes dryer, it’s a nobrainer to give your house a up-to-date look. No matter the fact that they appear identical to how they did 30 years ago, fridges have been designed to be by far more efficient. State-of-the-art fridges often have a wide range of added features.

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What’s fashionable at the moment is to have tucked away fridges and other appliances in the kitchen. Cupboard fronts can be put on a fridge freezer to effectively disguise your white goods. Customized shelving is also in fashion currently. Should you and your family favor a uniform kitchen then cabinet covers can also be added to dishwashers. New developments in green technology have made kitchen appliances undeniably more energy efficient as well. New dishwashers prefer dehumidifying instead of high temperatures as it consumes less electricity. These days, an increasing number of people are buying more than a single dishwasher. In a couple of cases one isn’t up to scratch and a second one has been installed in the kitchen island. This is the perfect solution for people that do a lot of cooking. Not to mention, they like the ability to keep everything in the right compartments so there’s less to worry about. The cabinetry itself is going through some fascinating trends along with the appliances proper. Designs that were likely preferred by your grandmother have made a strong come back. Cherry is quickly becoming the new oak and is most often glazed or coated with a medium stain.

Simply modernizing a few outdated pieces of equipment like a fridge will make your kitchen seem like an entirely updated place. Furthermore might possibly have TVs put in. Really, you’re only limited by your wallet. You, too, can have a perfect kitchen for the asking.

The weather has got less sunnier, the days are getting shorter and another group of international fashion house shows has fallen down on the world’s fashion areas, from fashion forward New York to cutting edge London. Yip, October is surely here, and as usual, we have our designer fingers on the proverbial pulse of fashion’s thumping heart! With our variety of British and international clothing designers spanning from the incredible iconic fashion houses (Lanvin, Balenciaga) to the fiercest names (Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney) to the red-hot ones to watch (Christopher Kane, Erdem), it’s no big surprise designer fashion’s elite usually mention that they don’t get their clothes and bags anywhere other than Matches! Alexander McQueen clothing available straight from the catwalk to your door.

This season fashion is dramatically structured, and we’re in love with some of autumn’s mind-blowing statement-making trends. Christopher Kane’s fiercely cool animal printed tops have been snapped up by the designer fashion pack, gracing front rows and the hottest fashion pages of newspapers alike. The animal t-shirts are the undeniable partner to another key clothing trend at the moment – leggings – yup, this is the perfect opportunity to flash those sexy legs, and Freda, Sykes and of course Les Chiffoniers have all got some mega-sleek, gorgeous pairs. For the more daring, there are thigh-high boots – these are the absolute look of the Winter season; beloved fashion designer Stella McCartney’s version are black leather, gorgeous, and utterly drop dead jaw dropping. These bold McCartney boots look set to stay around, and we could not be happier; the McCartney boots are a considerable way to give even the blandest outfit an instant hit of on-trend fashion fever.

Ok, this is surely the Autumn season to put your shoulders forward! Strong, shoulder pads are making an enormous comeback – tremendously wearable, this is an awfully flattering trend this time around, and we are in love with Julien McDonald’s strikingly tremendous sharp-shouldered dresses.

We say bring on the colder mornings and blustery afternoons…the London weather may get cooler but with such fantastic skirts to wear this Winter season, we will make sure you look hotter than in Spring.

Many vendors offering Instant Messaging (IM) services have added new capabilities such as voice messaging and file sharing. Among others, AOL, Microsoft, and Yahoo offer these IM services.

Clients of Instant Messaging services are also easy prey for the community of hackers. Using a simple monitoring program, the plain text from Instant Messaging can be easily captured and creates vulnerability to electronic eavesdropping. .

In one version of AOL’s Instant Messenger, aka AIM, a user was found to have been the target of a hacker attack. The villainous hacker had crafted a URL which, when clicked by the user with AIM on their desktop, allowed the hacker to execute a virus on the victim’s system. What is particularly sinister about this is that AIM does not have to be running for this type of virus to deploy.

Another avenue of attack is when victims are simply sent an HTML email with a link that when clicked will execute one or all of the following: a privilege elevation attack, a denial of service attack, or the installation of a backdoor for later use, to name a few.

Using a computer phone service that operates on secure lines with high end encryption codec on proprietary patented technology that features IM capability will optimally protect you against these vicious hacker attacks.

The above information is an excerpt taken from an in-depth and exclusive Report entitled “Why Hackers Love Computer Phones – A Shocking Report You Must Read!” by Dee Scrip available only at http://www.whypay4calls.com/gtp/to.pl?l=ART-01

Finding the best treadmill to buy shouldn’t be a difficult
thing to do. Treadmills have long been touted as a major
player in the health and fitness field and for good reason.
They are relatively compact, promote vital cardiovascular
benefits, and are simple to use. Not to mention you don’t
have to get in the car and run to the gym! The only thing
left is to find the right treadmill for you. Here are a few
treadmill keys.

First, check with your doctor that this is an appropriate
health regimen for you to embark upon. It probably is, or
you wouldn’t be reading this! Next, check the motor and see
of it is powerful enough for your needs as relates to
weight. Most brands offer several options in this area.
Health monitoring features such as heart rate monitors are
an added benefit to keep track of your progress. The ability
to store the treadmill economically is a plus also, and
sturdy hand rails and easy on/off benefits add to your
experience.

Other features that you may want to consider include safety
features, shock absorption, variable speeds, calorie
counters (to tell you just how hard you’ve been working!)
time/distance calculators, and of course a reasonable
guarantee/warranty. The motor should be have a warranty of
at least 2 years, and the more the better. Some are as long
as ten years. Shop around.

Buying a treadmill online can be very easy. Not only can it
save you money, but you can usually come up with good deals
on shipping. Take your time and compare, and then start
walking!

Keith Thompson is the Webmaster at Best Treadmills a site offering top choices for your treadmill/fitness needs.

The pressures of daily life can be daunting, and with demanding careers and raising a family, working out is probably the last thing on your mind at the end of a busy day. However, physical fitness can benefit you in more ways than you think.

Being physically fit is not only about conquering marathons in record time and not only about looking your best on the beach — even though looking your best is always a bonus. Being physically fit can help you live a longer, more fulfilling life, it can benefit your body, your self-esteem and help you deal with the stresses of daily life.

Isn’t it ironic how you always manage to find the time to watch TV, time to catch up on your favorite program or the time to get together with friends? Yet when it comes to going to gym or getting physical, you can easily come up with at least 10 different reasons why you’re either too busy or just don’t have the time to break a sweat.

Making fitness part of your life should be a priority in everyone’s life — it should become a daily habit, the same as brushing your teeth or taking a shower. Setting aside one hour of your day isn’t much to ask when you take into account all the positive things you achieve just by being physically fit.

Apart from looking and feeling good, working out can benefit you in the following areas as well:

* Help to relieve stress, depression and anxiety
* Increase your ability to concentrate, think faster and become more sharp
* Help reduce blood pressure
* Lower the risk of developing colon cancer
* Keep your heart healthy and reduce the risk of heart disease
* Help with gaining muscle, which can build and maintain strong bones
* Increase flexibility, which can help prevent injury and help with muscular tension.

So next time you put off going to the gym, stop and think about all the benefits you’re missing out on. Just 30 minutes to an hour of physical fitness a day can be a major health investment. And remember you don’t have to be in a gym to be fit. You can enjoy fitness with your kids, your spouse, family or friends by coming up with fun, physical activities such as going for walks, swimming, mountain biking, hiking or playing golf to mention a few.

GET A PLAN

There are many great fitness plans out there that can help you get into shape and enjoy fitness, but there are also many scams that promise you the world and don’t deliver. If you have spare cash on hand, get in touch with a personal trainer at your gym and take up a few sessions or visit a biokinetisist who will help you with your goals. You can also browse the Internet for reputable sites for information.

KICK START YOUR FITNESS PLAN

If you’re a beginner into the world of fitness, ease into a routine by starting off slowly and gradually increase your endurance level. If you go all out on the first day, chances are you’ll burn out and overwork yourself to the extent that you’ll be put off fitness forever. If you’re a newbie, also remember that it takes time to get into a fitness routine and the only way to reach your ideal level is be consistent and stick with the program.

MAKE TIME

The best way to ensure that you avoid the excuses-zone is to make a habit of getting your workouts done first thing in the morning. Set your alarm to wake up an hour earlier, get to the gym and from there, you can shower and head for work. By doing your workout in the morning you are more likely to put it off later due to tiredness (or laziness), plus research has shown that you burn more fat if you do your cardio sessions first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

Visit Susan’s website A 2 Z of Health, Beauty and Fitness for more information on health, nutrition, longevity, beauty, fashion and fitness.

*** This article can be freely used as long as a link to “A 2 Z of Health, Beauty and Fitness” (health.learninginfo.org) is provided.

Ask most people what Aida is and they will tell you it is an opera set in Egypt. Ask a marketing person and they will tell you that it is the sales formula that all advertising must incorporate if it is to succeed.The letters stand for:

A Attention

I Interest

D Desire

A Action

It is a formula that can also help you write better ebay auction listings.

It does not matter how well your description is written, how good your product is or what terrific value it represents if no one knows about it. So how do you grab people’s attention
and get them to read your listing?

We know that the majority of potential bidders will start by going to eBay’s search engine.
So the important thing is to get as many key words or phrases that they might use into your title. If I am looking for a Rolex Oyster wristwatch I might type in Rolex, Oyster or wristwatch
into the search engine. If you have a Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch for sale at £25 I will not even find it if your listing title is something like “Amazing Value Top of the Range Quality Watch”

The secret is to think like a buyer. EBay offer you some tools to help you gain attention. If you cannot get everything in your title that you want you could pay an extra 50p and add a sub title or go for one of the other enhancements that eBay offer. Only testing will tell you whether these are worth it for your products.

Having gained attention and got people to read your listing you have to get and maintain their interest. The very best way to do this is to answer the question that we all have in the back of our mind when we read any advertising, “What’s in it for me?” If you description starts by outlining what the item is and then details the benefits it offers you will draw the reader onto the next stage which is to create the desire to own the item. One of the best tools to create desire is visualization. Phrases like “Just imagine how you will feel wearing a top of the range watch” or “Just think as a Rolex owner you will standout from the crowd”.

So far you have done really well in attracting potential bidders attention, getting their interest and arousing their desire but unless you can get them to take some action it will all have been a waste of time. So how do you get them to take action? It is quite simple really you just ask them. “If you don’t want to miss this wonderful watch bid now.”

This has been a brief introduction to the AIDA formula but I am sure if you keep it in mind while you are writing your listings you will see an increase in bidders.is to be successful.

Dave Bromley is a writer and eBay fan who runs one of the UKs biggest online auction information sites. He also publishes a monthly newsletter and has a 6 part mini course for people who are new to eBay auctions. For more information visit www.ukauctionline.co.uk