Let Out The Athlete In You April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : Sports , add a commentAt this point in time, Adidas soccer sponsorships have made the brand visible and the Adidas classics, the NBA jackets, and the Adidas superstar collection have brought many new customers into the stores. Considered retro by some, the Adidas originals and even some of the well used Adidas jackets are flying off the shelves in the specialty stores and even eBay has begun to exhibit more and more collectible Adidas wear. Giving back to the community, the company sponsors the Ateneo de Manila University team as well as a number of American teams.
Quite possibly a revolutionary program that the company has unveiled is Mi Adidas. While the idea of customizing articles used during athletic endeavors is not new, the fact that an athlete can now adapt a shoe to fit her or his personal footwear needs is indeed new and in the past carried with it a hefty price tag. Yet by allowing this process to be offered to athletes worldwide via the Internet, the sheer amount of consumer demand has permitted the prices to remain lower than you would expect and it is this spectacular service that sets apart Adidas from the rest of the sportswear manufacturers and showcases its commitment to the serious athlete and the novice sports man or woman alike.
The World Cup 2010 South Africa Predictions April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : Sports , add a commentThe World Cup 2010 is some time off yet, the qualifying campaigns have not started, but is now as good a time as any to get the ball rolling and start predicting the eventual winner in South Africa?
For the first time ever, the worlds premier sporting event will be hosted on the African continent. This will bring a different culture to the forefront of everyone’s consciousness even though the tournament itself will take place in Africa’s richest economy.
Is there a home advantage? Does this mean that the emerging African nations will fair better than in recent World Cups having been tipped for greatness but always seeming to fall short? Or will it be one from the usual gang of five nations that lifts the Trophy again? Amongst the usual suspects, it will be no surprise to see Brazil or Argentina - the giants of South American football.
From Europe we need look no further than the current champions Italy, the perennial tournament experts Germany, and the flair of France. Or do we? Will England eventually break free from it’s overly haranguing press? And, under the stewardship of Italian Fabio Capello, will they finally achieve their country’s dreams, after 44 years, of it’s one and only World Cup success? Can fellow underachiever Spain put together a concerted run and for once fulfill the talent they generally bring to any world cup?
Following on from these teams, there are also a number of possible winners. If given a run of luck, which any country will need during the tournament, dark horses Croatia are always technically gifted. Sweden, Norway and Russia are solid. Holland will be full of talent. Greece and Turkey have also come a long way, respectively. In truth it is difficult to assess the outcome but my head still tells me it will be one from the usual five. My heart on the other hand hopes it will be England.
Tips For Great Bowling April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : Sports , add a commentBowling is such a great sport, and can be enjoyed endlessly. The points below, if followed consistently, will greatly enhance the game of any bowler. Have fun!
Bowling is a sport, so be a sport.
Try to keep uppermost in your mind that bowling is a game, not
a life-and-death matter. And because it is a game, you should play
it as such. Take your tough breaks with a smile and your defeats
like a gentleman. You will find that you are more popular with your fellow bowlers, and in addition you will bowl better. Displays of temper - kicking racks, balls, or posts, and similar behavior stamp the offender as a poor sport, while adding nothing to his stature as a bowler. Let the score sheet do your talking for you.
Always stay behind the foul line.
This goes for practice just as much as for league or tournament
play. Bowlers who pay little or no attention to the line in practice
or in sociable games often suffer a rude and embarrassing awakening when they participate in a league or tournament and suddenly discover that they have fouled.
Frequently, fouling spoils an individual’s entire evening, not only for score but also for his enjoyment of the proceedings. Be sure to allow enough distance for the number of steps, beginning with short steps. Do this faithfully in practice and you will not risk the bugaboo of fouling when the chips are down.
Concentrate on every shot, not merely on your first or strike ball.
One should probably concentrate even more on the spare ball, for, as some have said, “Anybody can make a strike, but it takes a good man to make a spare.” While that is not strictly true, playing spares correctly is one of the basic components of a sound bowling game.
Do not lose your temper if your first ball produces a tap or a railroad, but buckle down and shoot your second ball with careful determination. On an impossible split or railroad, aim for one pin. You will be surprised how often one or two pins prove to be the winning margin in close games.
Learn to relax while bowling.
You cannot do your best when you are tense and overeager,
because your approach becomes zigzaggy and your motions jerky.
A smooth, easy delivery, the kind you can relax into, is what you should aim for.
Perfection in fundamentals means higher scores.
The success of one very famous collegiate football team may be traced, in part, to the idea of its coaches that a team well versed in fundamentals can beat the biggest or trickiest of foes. Consequently, when this school’s first football practice is called each season, every man, regardless of his ability in high school or in previous college years, is given a thorough and painstaking grounding in such fundamentals as blocking and tackling.
Bowling is exactly the same. The more perfect your grasp of fundamentals, the more consistently high scores you will roll, for you are then repeating, time after time after time, the same exact steps, the same swing of the ball in rhythm with the hands, body and feet, the same backswing and the same release. You will be as close to a machine as it is possible to get.
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A Guide To The Oval Cricket Ground April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : Sports , add a commentThe Oval cricket ground is the heart of English Cricket. Situated in Kennington, London the stadium has had a number of different titles over the last few years. These different names have been used as a result of a number of different sponsorships deals and the most notable of these names are the ‘AMP Oval’, the ‘Fosters Oval’ and more recently the ‘Brit Oval’. Whilst these names reflect the growing commercial interest of the game of cricket the stadium is synonymous with the history of English sport. In reference to the stadiums role in the development of modern sports it has been nicknamed the ‘Grand Old Lady’.
The ground has a long and illustrious past which has seen a number of high profile international sporting events as well as a long list of prestigious domestic events for a number of different sports. The venue began life as a market garden and has always been owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. In 1845 the surrey county cricket club was formed and the grounds were leased to the club for the purpose of cricket. The ground was leased for 120 pounds per annum for a period of 31 years. The club also paid a further 300 pounds to have the area turfed this turf was taken from tooting common.
In 1868 the venue played host to the first ever game played by a team touring England. The aboriginal cricket tour of England was a monumental occasion that drew a huge 20,000 crowd. In 1880 the venue held another monumental cricket game when the Australian team competed against England in the first ever test match. Two years later in 1882 the venue played host to a historic match between the English and the Australians which the Australians won. A journalist published an obituary in the paper announced the death of cricket. During the subsequent tour of Australia the Englsh captain Ivo Bligh was presented with a small terracotta urn and the fixture was subsequently titles The Ashes.
The famous and current pavilion at The Oval was completed ready for the 1896 season. South Africa were the second ever visiting national team to play a test match when they played England in 1907. 1928 saw the arrival of the West Indies, New Zealand visited in 1931, India in 1936, Pakistan in 1954 and Sri Lanka in 1998. Bangladesh and Zimbabwe have never played at The Oval.
The Oval has a long and sordid history as a venue for a variety of different activities alongside cricket. During the Second World War it was suggested that the venue be used for a prisoner of war camp. The Oval was never used for this purpose but poet Philip Larkin referenced the venue in a poem he wrote about the First World War. The venue has also been used as a venue for football and in 1872 it played host to the first ever FA cup final and it played hosted the FA cup finals from between 1872 to 1892.
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20 Tips For Planning A Successful African Safari Vacation April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : Travel , add a commentWhen planning a Safari, the starting point is to think about the time of year you wish to travel; the anticipated duration of your trip; the type of accommodation you prefer; your budget and any special interests you wish to pursue. The more we know about your aspirations for the trip the easier the planning.
Before even contemplating the different safari areas and the camps/lodges within them, it is helpful to consider the broader context within which the safari areas exist. The first question to ask your self is whether you want the high end exclusive safari destination or a low cost destination. This immediately helps to focus on specific countries, for instance if you are looking for the high end market you may start focusing on Botswana or Namibia, if you are looking for bargain safaris, you may want to focus on South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe. By comparing the relative strengths between countries, your choice is further narrowed. The final step is to compare the safari areas within specific countries to decide which is/are most likely to provide the safari experience that you are looking for.
In this article I will highlight the most important factors that you need to take into consideration or think about when planning a safari. I intend to write some sequels focusing in detail on the safari options in different southern African countries, including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
1. Do some research
Start by reading articles or books about African safaris and the ‘big five’ Visit tour operator and travel agency websites to compare information. Make sure as part of your research you get a safari video to have a preview of what to expect. Safari videos are available at http://www.savannasafaris.com/ and other safari operator websites. Through your research you will decide if you will go for a packaged tour or a self drive or a combination of both.
2. Cost of a Safari
Various factors play a role in one’s choice of safari destination and, for most people, cost is one of the many criteria that influence this important decision. The explanation for cost differences between safari destinations, and between camps/lodges within the same areas, is multi-faceted and complicated. The safari market in southern Africa is highly competitive and driven by supply and demand; for instance, right now, Zimbabwe safaris are at a bargain because of the low demand resulting from the political and economic crisis in the country and the uncertainty as to whether or not the general elections coming in March 2008 will be peaceful. It is important to note that in most cases the cost of a safari excludes international flights to/from Africa; visas; passports; vaccination costs; excess baggage charges; optional excursions; spending money; tips; local and airport taxes.
3. Game Concentration
For most people, an African safari is not complete when they do not see the big five – elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and leopard. These animals are concentrated at different places. Please be aware that your trip might bring you into close contact with these wild animals, which can be a threat to your safety and your health. Many of the safari camps are unfenced and particular care must be taken. It is essential that you always follow the advice of your guides, do not walk out on your own and do not touch any plants, animals or insects. You should understand the risks involved and take responsibility for your own safety. Please note that most safari lodges will require you to sign a personal indemnity form and you must be prepared to sign these.
4. Camp/lodge experience.
The level of style and luxury in accommodation, the quality of food and service, facilities and amenities are all important factors to consider when planning a safari. The more expensive properties invariably excel in these elements of the overall experience.
5. Wilderness and exclusivity.
As a rule, the larger and more private the concession /reserve, the higher the premium. Botswana (where private concessions are typically 100,000 acres or larger) is the most prominent example of this model of ‘low volume / high value’ eco-tourism. Zambia is an ‘emerging’ safari destination heading towards this model.
6. Remoteness.
The further from civilization a camp/lodge, the more expensive it is to supply and operate, and the higher the access costs for guests. Zambia’s three major National Parks are very different and fairly far removed from each other. This makes a Zambian safari a very diverse experience, but travel costs are a little higher than in Botswana for example. Namibia, home to some of southern Africa’s most remote camps, is perhaps the most pronounced example of this type of safari.
7. Convenience.
Camps/lodges with private airstrips that are close to camp offer increased convenience due to shorter transfer times between the airstrip and camp. This means less time in transit and more time on safari or relaxing. Such airstrips, in addition to being expensive to build and maintain, are desirable to guests and attract a premium.
8. Political situation.
The biggest factor influencing the discounted rates in Zimbabwe is the negative perception surrounding the government of Robert Mugabe. Without doubt this regime has had a very negative impact on the lives of local Zimbabweans but, as a safari destination for foreign visitors, it is still a good deal destination.
9. Passports & visas.
A full passport is essential and must be valid for at least six months after your return. Generally, visas are not required in South Africa and Botswana for United States and United Kingdom passport holders. Visas are required for Zimbabwe and Zambia. For detailed information about visas you can go to http://www.savannasafaris.com/
10. Insurance.
It is a condition of booking for most safari tours that all passengers have insurance cover. Your insurance should be fully comprehensive and include 24-hour emergency medical cover and repatriation along with general cover for travel cancellation and theft of valuables and personal items.
11. Health.
You should consult your doctor at least six weeks prior to travel. If guests have any medication requirements an adequate supply should be brought from home, as it might not be available locally. Anti-malaria medication is essential. It is recommended that visitors bring plenty of insect repellent and sun cream.
12. Safety & security.
In general, people in Africa have an enviable reputation for being friendly and welcoming. Along with most countries around the world, mugging can be a problem in certain towns and it is advisable that you do not walk at night unless you know the area well. If you are driving yourself it is sensible to arrive at your destination before dark as a myriad of animals enjoy lying on the roads at night. It is always sensible when traveling to take precautions against theft. By far the best precaution is to avoid taking valuables with you on holiday. If you do carry valuables ensure you are discreet. Do not leave any valuables or luggage unattended in a vehicle, unless in a locked trunk.
13. Clothing.
The dress code at all of the camps and lodges is casual and there is no requirement to dress for dinner. We recommend that you wear neutral colors with a good pair of lightweight walking boots for game walks. Evenings are generally spent around a campfire, so a lightweight jumper is advisable. Early morning and night game drives can get very cold, particularly in June/July, so it is recommended that you bring a warm jacket and woolly hat. During the heat of the day a shady hat is essential. A long sleeved shirt and long trousers offer a degree of protection from mosquitoes.
14. Fitness levels.
There is generally no fitness requirement for safaris. On walking safaris the walks are slow and gentle, although the ground is often uneven. Game drives can be bumpy at times and might be uncomfortable for people with back problems.
15. Luggage limits.
A luggage limit applies for light aircraft transfers between camps. Soft bags are recommended for these flights. You will normally be advised of the requirements (if any) at the time of booking.
16. Travel in Africa.
Part of what makes Africa so special is that it is very different from Europe and the USA. Please accept that things do not always happen the way you would normally expect and you must be prepared to adapt your arrangements as necessary. Whilst tour operators make every effort to ensure that your trip goes smoothly it is recommended that you be patient and understanding, accepting a degree of uncertainty and enjoying Africa as it is.
17. Climate.
Although local weather conditions vary, the main weather patterns are the same throughout Southern Africa. Evenings and early mornings can get quite chilly, particularly between May and August. October can be extremely hot and humid (although this is the best time for game viewing as animals congregate around the remaining water). The rainy season is normally between November and March.
18. Currency.
The local currencies in the major safari destination countries are the Zambian Kwacha, the Botswana Pula, South African Rand, Namibian Dollar, Mozambican Metical and the Zimbabwean Dollar. Tourists are expected to use US Dollars in camps, lodges and hotels. For local shopping for souvenirs and sundries you will need local currency. Banks will generally exchange US Dollars, English Pounds, Euros and US Dollars are required for visas purchased at the border posts (take the correct amount as any change will be given in local currency). In most of these countries, especially Zimbabwe, there are black market currency dealers. Changing currency in the black market is illegal, and you can be robbed of your money and valuables. Always ask your hotel staff about exchanging currency.
19. Time.
Zambia, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa are all 2 hours ahead of GMT.
20. Memories
Get a journal book, camera or camcorder to document your experiences.
Happy safari planning and enjoy the unspoiled African wild!
Write And Grow Rich April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : Writing , add a commentAre there any writers out there who don’t want to make money from writing? Who don’t want to earn a living from their writing? Who don’t want to become rich from their writing?
Well, there probably are. And that’s fine. But this article isn’t for them. This article is for you. You who knows that you can’t wake up in the morning without the itch in your fingers, can’t get through the day without putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard, you who can’t listen to a conversation on a train, a bus or at a coffee shop without thinking, “I’ve got to write that down and use it in my next story”, and you who sees many things in life as great story ideas.
Write and grow rich is for you.
Now, this is not entirely about getting financially rich from writing. But apply the following advice and you stand a great chance of making that happen. Riches do come in many forms, one of which is money. But the many other forms of riches life has to offer are also yours for the taking when you follow the lead of the greats of writing, storytelling and inspirational thinking.
So let’s have a look at the 7 essential elements that will help you to write and grow rich.
1. Desire
This is absolutely the most important step in achieving success in any endeavour, and ignoring it will mean almost certain failure. Putting it simply, you have to want it! Whatever your writing goal is – whether it’s to be a bestselling novelist, a successful screenwriter, to win a short story competition, to write for a national newspaper or magazine, or simply to finish something you’ve started, you must want it so much that the thought of it inspires a physical reaction in you, and the lack of it causes you both emotional and physical pain.
Does this sound extreme? Maybe. But you must have a deep, intense desire to make your writing dreams come true. So let’s put first things first – what is your magnificent obsession? What do you want more than anything else? Got it? Write it down and let’s move on.
2. Faith
It is imperative that you believe you can achieve your goal. It is also imperative that you believe in what you are writing, and why. JK Rowling said that it was her belief in the story of Harry Potter that kept her going through 5 years of planning the entire series and then the writing of the first novel. With absolutely no promise of publication and being well aware of how difficult it is for an unknown author to get published, she could easily have let economic and personal difficulties overwhelm her and quit writing. But it was an overriding sense that she had to do right by the book that kept her going.
So your second step is to examine your own commitment to what you are writing. Do you believe in the story you are telling? Does it mean anything to you personally, or to the world in general? And if you are writing non-fiction, do you believe in your topic, your point of view, and the value of what you are bringing to the world? Faith in yourself, and in your work is the one thing that has been known to work miracles.
3. Imagination
This may seem obvious, and yet it needs to be said. It is imagination that sets great writers and storytellers apart, just as it sets great artists, businessmen and movie-makers apart. Imagination falls into two categories – the creative and synthetic imaginations. And both are equally important to you as a writer.
Examples of the creative imagination are of course JK Rowling having Harry Potter stroll fully formed into her mind while she was travelling between Manchester and London by train, and then spending the next four hours creating Hogwarts and the major cast of characters in her mind. Then there’s anything Stephen King has ever written, from what happens when a dead pet resurrects itself, to what would you do if you were trapped in your car when your family dog turns rabid.
Great uses of the synthetic imagination (when the mind takes elements it already knows and recognises, and puts them together in new ways) are also abundant in fiction. How many variations on the classic boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl, have you read or seen? Hundreds, probably. And what about James Cameron’s epic film, Titanic? We all knew the boat would sink, we’d all seen it countless times before, but we still flocked to the cinema, enchanted by Cameron’s incredibly believable characters, Rose and Jack, and their moving but short lived love story.
So if you’re a fiction writer, don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have to dream up something that has never ever been seen before. Simply look at what you like to read and write about, and put a new angle, or twist on it, and then go for it.
For non-fiction writers, it’s open slather here. Simply pick your topic, take a fresh look at it, create a new angle and get into it. Your expertise and opinion matter certainly, but use your imagination to create a new way for your readers to see your topic, and you will have a ready-made audience.
4. Specialised knowledge
Many fiction writers have woven their own interests and areas of expertise into their novels. CS Lewis created a world rich in Christian symbolism, to reflect his own beliefs. John Grisham is an ex-lawyer who writes compelling courtroom dramas. Patricia Cornwell is a former medical examiner, and Candace Bushnell wrote about her own newspaper column in Sex and The City.
These are all excellent examples of how you can turn your ‘real-life’ career into the basis of life as a novelist. Of course there are also countless examples of authors who carry out extensive research, moving from one topic to another as they build their catalogue. Either way, to create a believable world is, for the fiction writer, as important as building credibility in your field is to the non-fiction writer. The upshot is, that one way or the other, you need to acquire some specialised knowledge if you are to write in a way that captures your audience. Whether you parlay your own knowledge into your work, or acquire what you need through research, it’s important to remember, that we are first and foremost scribes, reporting stories to the people around us.
5. Organised Planning
I am a great believer in planning. For the fiction writer, having a story plan, whether for a short story, novel or screenplay, ensures you keep yourself on track, not winding off down dead ends and blind alleys. For the non-fiction writer, it’s a matter of doing your research, gathering your notes, and writing an outline before you set about the main task of writing your article or book.
But organised planning for the writer means much more than planning the story, book or article you are writing right now. It also means planning for your own success as a writer. Travelling back to the first point, desire, you had to write down what you wanted to achieve as a writer. Have a look at that now. How are you going to get there? What steps can you take, starting now, that will move you in the direction of your goal? Saying you want to see your screenplay nominated for an Academy Award is a fine aspiration, but if you don’t even have an idea yet for your story, how do you think you’re ever going to be treading the red carpet?
So putting together an organised, step-by-step plan to get you from where you are now, to where you want to be, and adding a timeframe for your goal’s achievement will be an important step to getting you where you want to go. A great way to do this is to work backwards from your goal, imagining what came immediately before the goal, and then before that, and then right before that, until you have the step that you need to take RIGHT NOW to move you forward. It may be something as simple as buying yourself a special notebook to jot down your ideas, but whatever it is, it is one important step toward you achieving your writing desire.
6. Persistence
It has been said that persistence outstrips all other virtues, and when it comes to achieving success as a writer, I truly believe that, other than being ready when your opportunity comes, persistence is the one quality that will absolutely guarantee your success. JK Rowling would never have been the phenomenon she became if she had never finished her first book, would she? And remember she wrote several adult novels that never saw the light of day, before Harry turned her life on its ear. Stephen King wrote several novels before he hit pay dirt with Carrie. Jonathan Livingstone Seagull was rejected more than 200 times before being published. Matthew Reilly began his career as a self-publisher and is now one of Australia’s most popular authors. His persistence, and self-belief paid off.
So whatever you are writing, stick with it. Persistence is the one thing, along with a thick skin, that you’ll need in abundance to crack it in the competitive world of publishing. And remember, the so-called “experts” don’t always know it all. The man who handed JK Rowling her first advance, a mere £2,500, advised her not to give up her day job as “no one makes any money out of writing children’s books”. 12 years and over $1 billion later, I think she’s proven him wrong. Who are you going to prove wrong?
7. The Sixth Sense
This may seem like an unusual thing to suggest, but I truly believe that those who achieve great success as writers have an intuitive sense about which stories are the ones that are worth pursuing and which ones are better off left behind.
I advocate that you should pursue the ideas that “scare you a little, and excite you a lot”. This is a simpler way of describing the ‘sixth sense’ idea and also may be easier for many of you to measure. As an example, JK Rowling said that when Harry appeared to her on that train journey, she had an actual physical response, unlike anything else she’d ever felt before with her writing. She felt quite light-headed when she got off the train, and likened the feeling to that delicious feeling at the start of a love affair.
Is this the sixth sense? The case could be argued either way. I am merely suggesting that the more in touch you are with your intuition, the more likely you are to be able to distinguish between the “Harry Potter” ideas and the “dead horses” that Bryce Courtney describes having experienced, when he just knew that an idea had run out of steam for him.
So those are the 7 steps to Writing and Growing Rich. Type them out, paste them up near where you write and refer to them often. And as you advance confidently in the direction of your dreams, may you experience success unexpected in common hours.
Nitty Gritty Viagra Information: How it Really Works April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : Men , add a commentNitty Gritty Viagra Information: How Viagra Really Works
The latest Viagra information is unheard of in the history of the pharmaceutical industry. Pfizer, the maker of the drug, says 9 Viagra pills are sold every second . That’s about 300 million Viagra tablets a year.
And you can bet most of the men taking Viagra have no idea how it works. All they care about is that it DOES work. And it has improved millions of men’s sex lives all over the world since Viagra hit the market about 10 years ago.
But the story of how the little blue pill works is actually quite fascinating. To understand it, you first need to know a bit about erections themselves — and then we’ll get to the nitty gritty Viagra information.
How Your Erection Works
The penis isn’t an ordinary organ that uses muscle power to get the job done. It has no muscles, instead using pressurized blood to become erect.
The penis contains two main tubes that fill up with blood. Smaller arteries and blood veins carry the blood in and out of those tubes. The arteries bring the blood in; the veins drain it out.
When the penis is flaccid, the veins that drain blood out remain open so there is a constant circulation of blood.
But when a man becomes sexually excited, the brain sends a message to those veins telling them to tighten up and prevent blood from leaving the organ. It also sends a signal causing the arteries to dilate and let more blood in. The blood pressure in the tubes builds up causing the penis to get harder and longer.
And that’s how your erection works. But when it doesn’t work, you get…
Erectile Dysfunction
If the arteries and veins don’t open and close adequately, a man may not be able to become erect. This is the leading cause of erectile dysfunction and the main reason why men turn to products like Viagra for help.
Viagra Information: How It Really Works
From the large amount of Viagra information that’s been published, we now know that the scientists who developed the drug faced a major challenge. They had to find a chemical that affects blood circulation in the penis only and not other parts of the body. And how they did that was ingeniously simple.
To follow along, you need to know the names of two important natural body chemicals:
cGMP causes blood flow to the penis to increase.
PDE 5 is an enzyme that deactivates the cGMP.
The body has 11 different kinds of PDE enzymes but only PDE 5 is found in the penis. So scientists realized that if they could block PDE 5 selectively, it would allow the crucial cGMP to do its work better and let more blood into the penis. Which would allow men with ED to have better erections.
So Pfizer started looking for a chemical that would target specifically PDE 5. They discovered that sildenafil citrate disables the PDE 5 enzyme, allowing the cGMP to build up blood pressure in the penis for a few hours before wearing off. And that’s how Viagra was born.
So now you know exactly how Viagra alters the body’s chemicals to give millions of men better erections and more satisfying sex lives.
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Staying in Shape Over 40 - What You Need to Know April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : Women , add a commentTurning 40 can be a powerful and transient event even though many women believe that everything starts to change or even fall apart at 40. This doesn’t have to be so! Women can stay strong and competitive, healthy and fit well over the age of 40. There may be some changes you need to make, but it is an important time for you to make these changes so that you can continue to stay in shape.
Some basic dietary changes can help you to supplement your workouts and keep you strong. Calcium, for example, has always been important in a woman’s diet, but it is critical to start supplementing calcium now if you haven’t already. Bone density begins to decline and if this gets really bad, it can lead to osteoporosis later in life. Ginseng is an herb that can help to give you energy when you start to feel fatigue, and some people swear it is what helps keep them young. Consuming a lot of fruits and vegetables is crucial to keeping yourself young. Not only is it very healthy for your body, it is quite beneficial for your skin as well. Natural foods, especially fruits and vegetables, are full of antioxidants, and these help keep free radicals from destroying that youthful appearance of your skin. Also good are salmon and other foods such as almonds, flax and fatty fish which provide a strong source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Again, this is good for your heart health but also for your radiant skin.
Staying in shape also means getting - or staying - physical, of course. You may discover aches and pains that you haven’t noticed prior to turning 40. It’s not because 40 is some magical age, but rather a useful timeline to gauge when women tend to start feeling less energetic, more rigid, or have tighter muscles than they used to. A fun and relaxing antidote to this is yoga. Yoga has been said to be the true fountain of youth! A good, long yoga session a few times a week or a simple practice of ten to twenty minutes daily can relax, tone and lengthen your muscles as well as your spirit. It also helps to de-stress your mind, which has been shown to have an effect on cortisol levels in the body. By reducing cortisol, you can help reduce the belly fat that may be more stubborn to remove these days. Any time of stress-relieving mechanism you use will help keep you young, but yoga is an especially good one.
If yoga isn’t really your speed, pick something that is. Maybe you enjoy spinning, or a step class or kickboxing. Whatever it is, don’t stop now just because you’ve reached that dreaded age. Keeping active now is just as important as it was when you were twenty, if not more so. If your aches and pains feel like they are preventing you from doing what you like to do best, it probably means you need to stretch more. Stretching can be a wonderful tool to keep you young and keep your muscles supple and strong. It can help prevent muscle tears and help you reach new levels of fitness by warming up the muscles and ligaments, but it can also just feel great after a nice, long bout of exercise. If you run or bike, be sure to stretch the calves and quadriceps muscles as well as the hamstrings. If you like to partake in a class at your gym and there is a lot of jumping involved, make sure to stretch the ankles as well. Simply adding ten or fifteen minutes of stretching to your daily routine can make you feel years younger if you are faithful about it.
Staying in shape doesn’t just mean looking good or staying in good shape on the outside. Once you reach the age of forty, keeping up with regular doctor appointments becomes more important than it was in days past. Make sure to get a mammogram and screen for early detection of breast cancer. Make an appointment with your general practitioner for a complete physical. Consult with a dermatologist, and keep regular full-body skin checkups once or twice a year, which can help screen out skin cancer and suspicious moles that may crop up. If you used to see the eye doctor once every couple of years, cut that in half and see him once annually. Unfortunately, the eyes are quick to deteriorate as you age, and you will want to keep up with these check-ups for safety reasons, to be able to keep reading, and to check for signs of glaucoma and other age-related diseases.
Nobody said getting older was fun, but it does not have to be painful. The age-old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure applies to the aging process very well, and if you take these measures you too can age gracefully.
Marketing Via Blogs April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : marketing , add a commentHave you considered that your various products can all have associated blogs? Have you considered that various departments within your organization can all have blogs?
And once you have a blog or a few blogs, do you know who’s visiting them? Who’s commenting on them? Are they even open for comments or are they just a “one-way” communication? Will you allow anonymous comments? Will you respond to harsh and negative, perhaps even obscene comments? These and other questions must be considered when branching out into the world of social media.
As always, honesty is key when attempting to market via blogs. As long as you and those in charge of posting and responding to comments on your blog are up front and polite, you can accomplish a great deal in the areas of customer service, new product releases, sales as well as
• Customer Relationship Building / Management
• Media and Public Relations
• Brand Reputation Management
• Linking and Search Engine Optimization
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7 Sure-fire tactics To Sell Your Products On The Internet April 9, 2008
Posted by google in : marketing , add a commentYou should realise that your prospects do not buy from you based on how snazzy your website is or how brilliant your graphics are. They buy because you can convince them that THERE’S SOMETHING IN IT FOR THEM!
Show them how their lives will be enhanced, how much better they will feel or how their bank balance will benefit by investing in your product. Prospective customers can be wooed at the two most basic of levels: Money or Emotion.
1. On your website or in your newsletter, paint a picture of your product so vivid and desirable that the reader can actually visualize what it would be like if they had already bought the product in your ad. Tell them what results they have achieved and how it makes them feel. They’ll become emotionally attached even before they hit the ‘Buy Now’ button or the link to the affiliate product.
2. Once you’ve got an ad that you like, turn it into an article. This is not difficult. You could tweak it into a how-to article, or you could turn it into a story. People love stories. Intrigue them with your ‘how-to’, or appeal to their emotions with an exciting story and this will lead them into your ad without them hardly realising that it is an ad. By the time they get to the sales page they’ll be hungry for more.
3. We all like to think we are getting something for nothing. Appeal to the money instinct by showing your reader that they are getting a bargain. Tell them the usual price you sell your product for is $79. Then tell them if they order today they can buy it for $49.95. This tactic is not new, of course, but the amazing thing is it still works!
4. Think carefully about your target audience. Who are they and what do they want? Now direct your headline to this specific target audience. This uses the emotional appeal to your readers so that they feel important and belong to a select group of people who buy your product. For example; “Attention! Dog Lovers! Finding it difficult to train your dog? Customers who have used our 10-part email course…”
5. Make a point of telling your reader how fast they can receive your product or service. Appeal to the emotion of ‘I want it now!’ and you will pull in sales in preference to your competitors if you can promise speedy delivery. Their buying decision may be based on how fast they can receive your product. With downloadable products like ebooks and software, delivery is, of course, fairly instant, but - say it anyway!
6. Use bullets to highlight your product or services benefits. Benefits are the key to selling anything. As we said earlier the customer wants to know what’s in it for them. Make your benefits standout in your ad. by the careful use of bulleted lists. You can use dots, dashes, or circles to highlight them.
7. Remember earlier we talked about turning your ad copy into an article? This idea applies equally to both ad copy or articles. What you do is make sure you are giving your website visitor useful information. Give them two or three tips in your ad that will be of real benefit and will help them with their problem. Then suggest that the product will give much more useful, profitable, life enhancing information. You will gain credibility and the respect and trust of your readers.
I hope you have benefited from these tips and tactics, and I wish you great success in your online ventures
