<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>The Helping Eye</title>
	<atom:link href="http://helpingeye.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://helpingeye.com</link>
	<description>Making It Obvious</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:40:32 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>A High Measure Of Safety In Private Aviation</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/02/17/a-high-measure-of-safety-in-private-aviation/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/02/17/a-high-measure-of-safety-in-private-aviation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Information Info]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/02/17/a-high-measure-of-safety-in-private-aviation/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Private planes by their nature are helpful, plush, and a pleasure to have the chance to fly aboard, nevertheless the total number of people and businesses selecting to take a trip on a private aircraft has substantially increased mainly because they judge private aviation to be somewhat more safe than commercial aviation.
For example, instead of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Private planes by their nature are helpful, plush, and a pleasure to have the chance to fly aboard, nevertheless the total number of people and businesses selecting to take a trip on a private aircraft has substantially increased mainly because they judge private aviation to be somewhat more safe than commercial aviation.</p>
<p>For example, instead of paying for a business aircraft, a great number of enterprises are going for fractional ownership as it gives you access to a big variety of aeroplanes thus allowing individuals who want to charter a business plane to obtain all of the benefits of owning a private aircraft without being concerned about the repairs or staffing outlays associated.</p>
<p>To further improve the safety of these business planes, some companies are only permitting their pilots to fly one specific make of jet.</p>
<p>These large fleets of aeroplanes each of which vary in size, distance and speed and all have a completely different instrument arrangement and flight merits. As with any type of equipment that you may well have used some time in the past, you will definitely know that it takes a lengthy amount of time to fully understand controls and layout, and by only letting a pilot to operate one kind of aircraft, then you will never have to be concerned about the pilot being in a strange cockpit.</p>
<p>This is why when chartering a business jet; you are instructed to decide on an enterprise that only allows their pilot to work one particular make of plane, as this will make sure that they are entirely familiar with their jet and controls, giving you the best safety possible. Find out how to <a href="http://www.netjetseurope.com">buy a private jet</a> and more information on private aviation from leading companies online.</p>
<p>By focusing on one specific kind of jet, whether it is a Hawker 440XP or the much bigger Gulfstream G550, you are safe in the fact that your pilot is trained for every situation and eventuality, and for that reason will react as swiftly as physically possible, therefore guaranteeing the best possible safety levels for you, and your fellow passengers.</p>
<p>Couple this with a complete maintenance team looking after the aircraft range, and a custom of on-going training and learning by the pilots, you can be 100% confident that private aviation is the safest form of transport around.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/02/17/a-high-measure-of-safety-in-private-aviation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Quick Eyeball at the 9 Best Method Acting Greats</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/18/a-quick-eyeball-at-the-9-best-method-acting-greats/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/18/a-quick-eyeball-at-the-9-best-method-acting-greats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/18/a-quick-eyeball-at-the-9-best-method-acting-greats/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As with so many subjective &#8220;things&#8221; in life, there is a great deal disagreement over who are the best method acting greats in the acting business and in movies.  A good place to start in a search for the best of the method acting greats is the famed Actor&#8217;s Studio in New York City. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As with so many subjective &#8220;things&#8221; in life, there is a great deal disagreement over who are the best method acting greats in the acting business and in movies.  A good place to start in a search for the best of the method acting greats is the famed Actor&#8217;s Studio in New York City.  Run for fifty years by the imitable Lee Strasberg, the Actor&#8217;s Studio turned out some of the great method acting legends in movies of the 20th century.</p>
<p>Acting greats that were part of the Actor&#8217;s Studio and who were instructed by Lee Strasberg include:</p>
<p>1. Marlon Brando.  Brando necessarily must be on list of any great method actor.  Particularly in his early roles, Brando breathed a believability into his work that truly transcended the movies he appeared in and made it seem as if he were the living and breathing character he portrayed.</p>
<p>2. Sidney Poitier.  No actor in the 20th century broke down more barriers in Hollywood than did Poitier.  And, he accomplished so much because of his ability to inhabit the souls of his characters and bring them to life on the big screen</p>
<p>3. James Dean.  Although his life tragically was cut short, Dean&#8217;s short passage across the cinema screen and in movies is remarkable.  Serious thinkers in the world of film credit Dean for cutting a believable stride in the few roles that he did play on the screen before his untimely death.  There is near universal agreement that had Dean lived beyond his youth, he would be one of only a few actors who dominate the business, even today.</p>
<p>4. Robert de Niro.  De Niro remains one of the hottest properties in movies today.  Whether playing the role of a dangerous psycho-path to a silly, paranoid father in a happy comedy, de Niro&#8217;s work is shaped by his work with Strasberg.  Indeed, the typical movie-goer forgets de Niro&#8217;s prior characters in movies each time they view him in a new film.</p>
<p>5. Marilyn Monroe.  Certainly, some people scowl when Monroe&#8217;s name is mentioned as a great method actor.  But, Strasberg himself considered Monroe to be one of his greatest pupils of all time.  (Indeed, Monroe lived with Strasberg and his wife during her time at the Actor&#8217;s Studio.)  Most people fail to remember that Monroe abandoned Hollywood at the height of her fame in movies to study under Strasberg at the Actor&#8217;s Studio, so intent was she on becoming a fine actor.  According to Strasberg himself, Monroe succeed as a method actress, particularly in comedic roles.  He maintained until his death that no actor had comedic timing and a method-based screen presence that could challenge Monroe.  Like Dean, had she survived, she would have developed into one of the most formidable screen actors of the 20th century.</p>
<p>Beyond the Actor&#8217;s Studio alumni, there are numerous other strong method actors that have established a sense of greatness through their careers and work.</p>
<p>6. Rod Steiger.  Steiger&#8217;s career in movies spanned over fifty years and included roles that brought him three Oscar nominations and one Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in &#8220;In the Heat of the Night&#8221; in 1967 opposite Sidney Poitier.  He filled his roles in such a way that the characters he played on film will long be remembered and his personal essence is a bit misty.</p>
<p>7. Martin Landau.  Landau has mastered some of the most complex roles in theater and motion picture history.  He has been described as not only playing a character in movies or on the stage &#8212; but assuming and becoming the character through and through.</p>
<p>8. Dennis Hopper.  Perhaps some consider the Wichita, Kansas, resident an unlikely choice for one of the great method actors of the 20th century, but Hopper&#8217;s turns on the screen have been phenomenal.  From his early roles through his most recent fare, Hopper has fashioned characters that are now etched on the psyche of filmgoers the world over.</p>
<p>9. Charlize Theron.  Women are noticeably a rare breed on lists of great method actors.  While there are many formidable women on the screen today, very few of them have involved themselves in the method school as part of their training.  With that said, one of the most extraordinary actresses in movies of the 20th and 21st century is Theron.  Perhaps no actress in decades has so assumed a role than has Theron in &#8220;Monster&#8221; in which she actually seems to become the psychopathic, real life serial killer Aileen Wuornos.  Theron won critical acclaim and an Academy Award for her work on this film.</p>
<div style="float: right; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: white; background-color: white"></div>
<p>Publisher &#038; Author Raymond DeChampfleur &#8211; You can access detailed articles, news, &#038; more relevant resources along with great information and downloads on the movies and music world at Movies or <a href="http://muzic-and-moviez.com/wordpress/categories/articles/" rel="nofollow">http://muzic-and-moviez.com/wordpress/categories/articles/</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/18/a-quick-eyeball-at-the-9-best-method-acting-greats/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Fantasy Credit Report</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/18/fantasy-credit-report/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/18/fantasy-credit-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mathematics Parlor]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/18/fantasy-credit-report/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Your Credit Report (the Boring Part)
 Your online credit report is a collection of files and records pertaining to your credit history. It is often referenced for hiring, renting, mortgages, loans, background checks and many other situations which may require an involvement of a larger sum of your income or a need for your personal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Your Credit Report (the Boring Part)</b></p>
<p> Your online credit report is a collection of files and records pertaining to your credit history. It is often referenced for hiring, renting, mortgages, loans, background checks and many other situations which may require an involvement of a larger sum of your income or a need for your personal services. Your online credit report contains the good the bad and yes, the ugly, within its pages. There are 3 major credit report bureaus from which the information comes from: TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. For the most they are similar, but between the three bureaus there may be some different items listed. </p>
<p><b>What If!?</b></p>
<p> What if your online credit report was only full of positive, correct and up to date items? This would be like a fantasy credit report. You could use it like a tool for certain things like getting a low interest loan or the mortgage you actually wanted. You could use it as a weapon against those creditors who automatically assume that your credit sucks and turn the whole finance game around on them. This <i>fantasy credit report</i> would be like a report card with all A&#8217;s (something most of us have never experienced right?). Imagine not having to worry about what the results are going to be when the phone rings from the bank because you have total peace of mind that your credit report is not only clean but also free of errors and mishaps. The anxiety of waiting for the results of your credit standing concerning a major purchase can cause equal or more mental tension than a doctor walking in the room with his results for a major medical test. </p>
<p><b>Making the Fantasy a Reality</b></p>
<p> Okay, so this whole fantasy credit report thing is exactly just that right? A <i>fantasy</i>. Well&#8230; not necessarily. See, you are the only one that can ultimately control what happens to your credit report. Yes, of course there are those &#8216;unknown factors&#8217; &#8211; BUT, the good news is there is a big first step you can take to help start achieving your own personal fantasy credit report. You can obtain a free copy of your credit report and see what negative items are sitting on your file. More than 70% of all U.S. citizens with credit reports have false or out of date items on their credit file. By spotting these items early and taking the appropriate steps to remove them you can improve your credit rating. What else can you do? Develop a personalized budget. It will take a couple months of re-adjusting but will help you to see where your money is going and begin to mature your spending habits. Also, think about your major purchases before you make them. Too often in our society, consumers buy things without a second thought and &#8220;paint themselves into a corner&#8221; financially. When you take on more payments than you can afford you have set up your credit report for long term damage. Here is a saying to think about regarding this type of situation: &#8220;If your outgo exceeds your income, eventually your upkeep will become your downfall.&#8221; Remember that the fantasy credit report is waiting to evolve before your very eyes &#8211; you just have to make it happen. </p>
<p>To read more about how you can get your online credit report free with no obligations, see what is on your file and find out how to fix your credit report go to <a href="http://www.cleancreditonline.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.cleancreditonline.com</a></p>
<p class="articletext">
<p class="articletext">
Tom Justice is the webmaster for Clean Credit Online and does all the designing, marketing, SEO and maintenance for the site. He has a passion for personal finance and how the economy and consumers are affected by money. To see how you can use Clean Credit Online to help you with your personal finances please visit <a href="http://www.cleancreditonline.com" rel="nofollow">www.cleancreditonline.com</a><br />
&#8220;Fantasy Credit Report&#8221; &#8211; &#169; (2005) Reprinting is allowed assuming all content is left the same.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/18/fantasy-credit-report/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) &#8211; All The Information You Need</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/11/voice-over-internet-protocol-voip-all-the-information-you-need/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/11/voice-over-internet-protocol-voip-all-the-information-you-need/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Telecommunication Portal]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/11/voice-over-internet-protocol-voip-all-the-information-you-need/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[VoIP technology is revolutionary in that it combines internet access with telephone service therefore utilizing the same technology for two very different things. Now, instead of having a traditional phone connection, VoIP technology enables you to use your internet broadband connection to make telephone calls.
1) So how does a VoIP phone work?
Firstly, you need a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>VoIP technology is revolutionary in that it combines internet access with telephone service therefore utilizing the same technology for two very different things. Now, instead of having a traditional phone connection, VoIP technology enables you to use your internet broadband connection to make telephone calls.</p>
<p>1) So how does a VoIP phone work?</p>
<p>Firstly, you need a broadband connection and a router. This device works by allowing you to take phone calls as before. However, with a VoIP phone, the connection is now digital instead of through a phone line. A VoIP phone also has a gateway that connects you to a network. Your voice is then converted to a digital sound and this information can be sent in packets enabling you to have great sound and connection to people with and without the VoIP service.</p>
<p>2) What do you need to get started?</p>
<p>Of course, you need a broadband internet connection. Although VoIP can work with other internet service providers, the voice reception quality will not be as it would be with broadband.</p>
<p>3) What are the benefits of a VoIP phone?</p>
<p>The main benefit is that the VoIP phone costs much less that the traditional phone lines. This applies whether you use a cell phone or home phone service. Unlike home phone services, regular long distance callers really notice the benefits of a VoIP phone. The more long distance calls you make the more you save since with a VoIP phone the location of the caller and the person receiving the call is not important. Since you are also able to take you adapter with you, this service is perfect for the travelers among you. VoIP phones are also cost effective if you wish to add to your service. For example, instead of the normal fee of adding a phone line to your traditional home service, you need only pay a minimal amount since those with VoIP phones need to install any additional equipment.</p>
<p>4) Are there any disadvantages of switching to a VoIP phone?</p>
<p>Although there are some disadvantages, however these are minor. Poor voice quality can occur when the reception is poor. However, this is something we already have to contend with cell phones. Also, since a VoIP phone is connected to a broadband connection, if the company supplying you with this connection has any problem with its power supply, then your call will automatically be cut off. This may also occur when there is poor signal in an area.</p>
<p>5) What are the future applications?</p>
<p>Presently, the majority of companies allow you to be online at the same time as making calls. There are no limitations to this service and in this area can only grow and progress in the future. VoIP phone use will become more and more common and easier to use, as digital phones will be made. This means that a customer no longer needs a router and this will lead to VoIP phones becoming more popular than the traditional phone line.</p>
<div style="float: right; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: white; background-color: white"></div>
<p>Seymour Brown writes articles for <a href="http://www.voip-basics.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.voip-basics.com</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/11/voice-over-internet-protocol-voip-all-the-information-you-need/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Do-It-Yourself Keyword Optimization</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/10/do-it-yourself-keyword-optimization/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/10/do-it-yourself-keyword-optimization/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO Info]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/10/do-it-yourself-keyword-optimization/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The first step in a search engine optimization campaign is to choose your keywords or keyphrases for each of your web pages. Keywords are the terms that search engine users type in the search box to conduct a query. The right keywords are those that:


clearly describe the purpose and content of your site, and,

allow your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first step in a search engine optimization campaign is to choose your keywords or keyphrases for each of your web pages. Keywords are the terms that search engine users type in the search box to conduct a query. The right keywords are those that:</p>
<ol>
<p>
<li>clearly describe the purpose and content of your site, and,</p>
<p>
<li>allow your site to show up as close to the first results page as possible.</p>
</ol>
<p>A good position doesn&#8217;t depend only on your choice of keywords. It also depends on how well do you position those keywords in your web page, and how many quality external pages link to you. However, choosing the wrong keywords can throw off your entire search engine optimization strategy, so you need to invest a few hours and make sure you do it right.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s start with your homepage. Look at it carefully and write down the words and phrases that best define your site. Try to form two or three word phrases, since competition for one-word keyphrases is fierce, and it is virtually impossible to get a top position for them. That is why, from now on, we will talk about keyphrases, not keywords.</p>
<p>Once you have developed your list of potential keyphrases you are ready for the next step: to analyze the demand and supply for those keyphrases, and choose the best ones (those with good demand and not enough supply).</p>
<p>We will first check the demand for your selected keyphrases. For this, we will go to Overture&#8217;s Search Term Suggesion Tool:</p>
<p><a href="http://inventory.overture.com/d/searchinventory/suggestion/" rel="nofollow">http://inventory.overture.com/d/searchinventory/suggestion/</a></p>
<p>Overture is a popular pay-per-click search engine (as we know, pay-per-click search engines are the only ones that disclose keyword poplularity for free). You will then type each of the keyphrases you selected, and see how many people search for those terms. This tool will show you only those searches conducted in Overture (and only in one month time). However, the relative popularity of each search term will be very similar in other search engines as well.</p>
<p>In addition to telling you if your selected keyphrases are popular, this tool will show you other keyphrases that you may not have thought about, which may even be more relevant to your site. For example, if your first keyphrase was &#8220;Italian Restaurant&#8221;, the Search Term Suggestion Tool will also display other popular search terms, like: &#8220;Gourmet Italian Restaurant&#8221;, &#8220;Northern Italian Restaurant&#8221;, &#8220;Italian Restaurant Pizzeria&#8221;, &#8220;Italian Restaurant Miami&#8221;, etc. You may also try other keyphrases, for example: &#8220;Italian Cuisine&#8221;, and come up with more specific keyphrases, like: &#8220;Fine Italian Cuisine&#8221;, &#8220;Italian Cuisine Miami&#8221;, &#8220;Northern Italian Cuisine&#8221;, &#8220;Italian Cuisine Fine Dining&#8221;, &#8220;Gourmet Italian Cuisine&#8221;, etc.</p>
<p>What you have done is to validate and enlarge your pool of popular, in-demand, potential keyphrases for your web page.</p>
<p>The next step is to check the supply, or, in other words, to see how much competition there is for your selected keywords. Naturally, you want to focus on keyphrases where competition is less fierce. For example, chosing &#8220;Italian Restaurant&#8221; alone will certainly hurt you. There are so many of them that your chances of showing up in an advantagous position within the search results are pretty slim.</p>
<p>Having said that, get your list of keyphrases, go to Google ( <a href="http://www.google.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.google.com</a> ) and type-in each of them in the search box. Enter your keyphrases within quotation marks (to filter-out less relevant results), and see how many results each individual query produces, making a note of those with a relatively small number of results (less competition). You will stick with the keyphrase that:</p>
<ol>
<p>
<li>Best describes the topic and content of your page.</p>
<p>
<li>Is a popular search term according to Overture&#8217;s Search Term Suggestion Tool.</p>
<p>
<li>Generates a relatively small number of results after performing the Google search.</p>
</ol>
<p>If &#8220;Gourmet Italian Restaurant&#8221; is the keyphrase that best meets these three criteria, it will become your primary keyphrase. To get even better results, you can choose a second keyphrase to make your page more relevant to an even more specific niche. For example, if your restaurant is in Miami, you can consider &#8220;Miami&#8221; a second keyphrase.</p>
<p>Once you have chosen the keyphrases for you homepage, do the same for the other pages on your site.</p>
<p>You will then take your selected keyphrases and optimize your pages heavily for them. This involves placing them in strategic locations in the title, headings and body of each page.</p>
<div style="float: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: white; background-color: white"></div>
<p>About The Author</p>
<p>Mario Sanchez publishes The Internet Digest ( <a href="http://www.theinternetdigest.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.theinternetdigest.net</a> ), an online collection of web design and Internet marketing articles and resources. You can freely reprint his weekly articles in your website, ezine, newsletter or ebook.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/10/do-it-yourself-keyword-optimization/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Best Credit Card &#8211; Shopping For A Credit Card</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/02/the-best-credit-card-shopping-for-a-credit-card/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/02/the-best-credit-card-shopping-for-a-credit-card/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mathematics Parlor]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/02/the-best-credit-card-shopping-for-a-credit-card/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Credit cards are just like any form of credit, you should shop around to find the best deal. Depending on your situation, you may want to find a card with low rates, a reward program, or a 0% APR for transfers. Make sure you look at several credit card companies to find the best deal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Credit cards are just like any form of credit, you should shop around to find the best deal. Depending on your situation, you may want to find a card with low rates, a reward program, or a 0% APR for transfers. Make sure you look at several credit card companies to find the best deal for you.</p>
<p>Comparing Programs</p>
<p>Credit card companies offer several different types of incentives to entice you to open an account with them. These rewards can save you money or earn you trips or cash back. If you plan on always paying off your monthly balance, then a reward program, such as airline miles or cash back, may be for you.</p>
<p>If you plan on carrying a balance on your new credit card, then look for the lowest rate. You will want a no frills card with no annual fees. You can also choose a card with a low introductory fee, usually lasting six months to a year, if you plan to pay off the balance soon.</p>
<p>For transfers, look for offers of 0% APR. These offers typically last for six to twelve months, but they can save you a bundle on interest. However, be aware that rates on these cards can shoot up after the grace period.</p>
<p>Finding Credit Card Companies</p>
<p>I&#8217;m sure you have received several credit card offers in the mail this week, but you can find better deals online. The major financing companies offer special reward bonuses and special programs for students or small business owners.</p>
<p>Look at what each credit card company is offering along with their rates. You may also want to choose a card that you don&#8217;t already have. While American Express and Discover offer excellent rewards, they aren&#8217;t accepted by everyone. Plan on having at least two different types of cards.</p>
<p>Always Watch For Deals</p>
<p>Once you have your credit card, continue to look at credit card offers. You may find an especially low rate or a good rewards program. You can easily apply for the card, then close an old credit card account. While having several different types of credit lines are good for your credit history, too many open credit card accounts can hurt your score.</p>
<p class="articletext">
<p class="articletext">
See my recommended<br />
 Credit Card Lenders online.<br />
Carrie Reeder is the owner of  ABC Loan Guide, an informational website about various types of loans.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2010/01/02/the-best-credit-card-shopping-for-a-credit-card/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Read This Article if You Want GPS in Your Car</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/31/read-this-article-if-you-want-gps-in-your-car/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/31/read-this-article-if-you-want-gps-in-your-car/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:18:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Telecommunication Portal]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/31/read-this-article-if-you-want-gps-in-your-car/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Is you car GPS&#8217;less? That is not very nice, how would you feel to be sent out on a mission without proper guidance and directions? You know the American Automobile is an extension of one&#8217;s personality in the United States. Are you a lost sole, with no direction or sense of where you are going [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is you car GPS&#8217;less? That is not very nice, how would you feel to be sent out on a mission without proper guidance and directions? You know the American Automobile is an extension of one&#8217;s personality in the United States. Are you a lost sole, with no direction or sense of where you are going in life? Oh so you are not, you say? Well then why don&#8217;t you have a GPS in your car then? There are so many different models an many are relatively in expensive. You know for someone who has all the latest things, it is amazing no one has told you that you have to get a GPS? I mean GPS in your car is like the ultimate. For the person who has everything, it just makes no more sense for you to forego the latest and greatest that GPS &#8211; Global Positioning Systems have to offer.</p>
<p>Just think you will always know a short cut and you will therefore make up the cost of your new GPS unit in your fuel savings. You will never be lost trying to remember the landmarks from a really bad set of directions, you will never encounter another brain dead moron who is a local but cannot tell you how to get some where which is only a few blocks away? You will never be lost again, trying to vector into some elusive quadrant of the city when the roads keep bending the wrong. Imagine looking down on the city like the God Almighty and then say; &#8220;Ah, Ha!&#8221; You will certainly look like one smart cookie never needing directions and always driving right to where ever you are going, whenever you want to be there, so think on this.</p>
<div style="float: right; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: white; background-color: white"><img height="90" width="63" src="http://ezinearticles.com/members/mem_pics/Lance-Winslow_4195.jpg" border="0" alt="Lance Winslow - EzineArticles Expert Author"></div>
<p>&#8220;Lance Winslow&#8221; &#8211; Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; <a href="http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/" rel="nofollow">www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/31/read-this-article-if-you-want-gps-in-your-car/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Johnny Appleseed &#8230; A Lesson In Sowing And Reaping</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/31/johnny-appleseed-a-lesson-in-sowing-and-reaping/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/31/johnny-appleseed-a-lesson-in-sowing-and-reaping/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Great Entertainment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/31/johnny-appleseed-a-lesson-in-sowing-and-reaping/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Remember the story of Johnny Appleseed? Good old 
Johnny would travel from place to place sowing apple 
seeds.
As soon as he planted seeds in one place he&#8217;d move on
and begin again.
Ezine writing is a lot like that. The seeds are our 
articles and we reap traffic, new subscribers and 
sales.
So what lessons can we learn [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remember the story of Johnny Appleseed? Good old <br />
Johnny would travel from place to place sowing apple <br />
seeds.</p>
<p>As soon as he planted seeds in one place he&#8217;d move on<br />
and begin again.</p>
<p>Ezine writing is a lot like that. The seeds are our <br />
articles and we reap traffic, new subscribers and <br />
sales.</p>
<p>So what lessons can we learn from Johnny Appleseed?</p>
<p>1. Don&#8217;t expect immediate results.</p>
<p>Imagine if Johnny sat and waited for each of his seeds<br />
to take root. He wouldn&#8217;t have covered much ground.</p>
<p>Keep sending out your articles, don&#8217;t wait for <br />
individual results.</p>
<p>2. Don&#8217;t try to determine ahead of times which articles<br />
will get a good response.</p>
<p>When planting apple seeds John knew some would take root<br />
and others wouldn&#8217;t. He didn&#8217;t know which ones to plant.</p>
<p>He planted them all.</p>
<p>3. Think long term.</p>
<p>An article that may not have done well when you first <br />
released it, may end up in an ecourse or ebook, months <br />
later.</p>
<p>4. Know that you will get results if you&#8217;re persistent.</p>
<p>Keep sowing. </p>
<p>Know that over the long haul you&#8217;ll reap the rewards.</p>
<p>My uncle used to liken it to pasta throwing.</p>
<p>If you took hands full of pasta and started throwing it<br />
against the wall, some of it will stick.</p>
<p>So keep sowing, keep throwing and start reaping.</p>
<p>Your seeds will bear fruit.</p>
<p>Wishing You Success.<br />
John Colanzi</p>
<p>John publishes the &#8220;Street Smart Marketing&#8221; newsletter. <br />
To subscribe mailto:streetsmart@rapidreply.net<br />
Make a Fortune on the Internet. Click here to find out <br />
more: <a href="http://johncolanzi.com/instant.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://johncolanzi.com/instant.html</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/31/johnny-appleseed-a-lesson-in-sowing-and-reaping/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Fundamental Guide To Selecting The Correct Netbooks</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/27/a-fundamental-guide-to-selecting-the-correct-netbooks/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/27/a-fundamental-guide-to-selecting-the-correct-netbooks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Information Info]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/27/a-fundamental-guide-to-selecting-the-correct-netbooks/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With the many advancements coming about in electronics nearly every day, not many have proved to be more convenient and necessary than the launch of the netbook. The size of netbooks is the major reason that makes them so necessary to the regular buyer or organisation. Where notebooks are rather bulky to go right on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the many advancements coming about in electronics nearly every day, not many have proved to be more convenient and necessary than the launch of the netbook. The size of netbooks is the major reason that makes them so necessary to the regular buyer or organisation. Where notebooks are rather bulky to go right on most laps, netbook computers offers the ideal size &#038; portability. Perhaps the best instance to display this would be on a train, or airplane, while travelling to, or from your destination. In these instances, a netbook is by far the more valuable hardware to purchase, normally being more than half the size of the run of the mill laptop.</p>
<p>The actual size of these netbooks raises many fears with regards to their screen resolution. With such a very small size, comes a small screen, so you may well want to ensure you obtain a particular netbook that has a suitable contrast ratio, &#038; high resolution rate. This will save you from countless headaches when trying to look at a presentation or a video. Making sure you get the highest contrast ratio for your elected budget is particularly straightforward, for the most part because there are a lot of sites that review each netbook computer brands to their rivals. This can offer you valuable guidance when selecting a netbook.</p>
<p>This comparing of netbook computer models can be worthwhile in maximizing the quality of the hardware in the unit, as well as the total amount of money that you intend to spend. Hard drive space, wireless functionality &#038; cost are a few critical things that you ought to make sure you look at when procuring a netbook computer. With so many manufacturers selling netbooks so far in 2009, there are loads of offers around that you can dig up simply by undertaking a little bit of homework before buying. Making sure you get the best hardware for your cash is critical, particularly in this financial age. Take the first steps towards improving your mobile computing experience. Obtain a netbook and enter into the magnificent world of convenience and portability that netbooks provide you. Find a large assortment of technology products such as; netbooks, <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/Electricals/Laptops+_26+Netbooks/Laptops+_26+Netbooks/Laptops/Acer/-/Brand/398/ProductCategory.aspx">acer laptops</a> and sony laptops from leading brands online.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/27/a-fundamental-guide-to-selecting-the-correct-netbooks/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Theatre Goers Guide To Purchasing The Best Theatre Package Offers Currently Around</title>
		<link>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/27/a-theatre-goers-guide-to-purchasing-the-best-theatre-package-offers-currently-around/</link>
		<comments>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/27/a-theatre-goers-guide-to-purchasing-the-best-theatre-package-offers-currently-around/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Misc Infos]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/27/a-theatre-goers-guide-to-purchasing-the-best-theatre-package-offers-currently-around/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To help you discover the best London theatre deals offered, you must check all the benefits contained in the deal and make certain that the T &#038; Cs are exactly right.
Most likely the quickest way to discover theatre deals is to go on the Web. Here you can come across websites specialising in the selling [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To help you discover the best London theatre deals offered, you must check all the benefits contained in the deal and make certain that the T &#038; Cs are exactly right.</p>
<p>Most likely the quickest way to discover theatre deals is to go on the Web. Here you can come across websites specialising in the selling of theatre tickets merely by using online search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing, or alternatively through Internet directories such as DMOZ &#038; the Yahoo Business Directory. Find the best <a href="http://www.show-and-stay.co.uk">London weekend theatre breaks</a> online.</p>
<p>These specific theatre sites will usually let you to search for theatre offers based upon certain criteria for example the show you want to go and attend, the date, performance, book-in date, quantity of nights, type of room, &#038; travel options. The search engine will return all the theatre packages available that meet your wishes together with price information.</p>
<p>In general the type of the discount will grow with the number of people that you want to go for in your theatre package, as this permits the theatre site offering the theatre deal to reduce more while still generating a nice profit. So, when you include train travel in your theatre deal you will be offered an extensively better savings deal.</p>
<p>Regularly check to see if the theatre business or internet website offers to better the prices of all its major rivals. For sure this is a sure fire way of ensuring that you are receiving the best available package from the countless theatre packages on offer. You have to make sure though that what you are comparing is the same in terms of overall extras when evaluating theatre packages. For example, only check hotel and theatre deals that involve the same shows, venues, and accommodation, with the precise options applied. For instance, one theatre show package might well only come with a buffet lunch, while the other might possibly include a continental dinner, at the same hotel. Two London theatre packages might well seem the same while in fact one might well provide a liberal cancellation policy while the other might not.</p>
<p>It is also very important to check to see that the show offers are financially guaranteed. Seeing that service can vary from one theatre package to another, it is also a good idea to find testimonials or to get a number of recommendations from prior customers. It is also a wise idea to check to see if the call centres offer an excellent service &#038; if theatre goers requests are completely met for the duration of their theatre stay. With a little bit of effort you should be capable of finding the best theatre and hotel deal on sale.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://helpingeye.com/archives/2009/12/27/a-theatre-goers-guide-to-purchasing-the-best-theatre-package-offers-currently-around/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
