Planting White Pine Trees White pines. Whenever I think of white pines, I remember hunting when I was a kid and standing near trees that were giants. Now every pine tree I plant, I can invision those days in the deep woods and those grand trees and hope someone else will have that same enjoyment. These trees will help you too in establish a desired vision to your landscape.
Beyond their size, white pines also fill important ecological niches. They grow across broad ranges of forest and urban conditions, finding much of North America to their liking.
White Pine trees need protection from deer, disease, insects, and competing weeds and shrubs. The better your weed control the better your trees will grow. When seedlings are planted, it best to plant them with large spacings to allow more light to the plant. If these trees are planted in shade, they tend to be more open. White pines are used around new construction because they perform in a wide range of soil conditions. If you have compacted soil from new construction, we suggest smaller trees of 3-5′ height.
Growing anything under white pines and spruces is tough and it is not the acid issue. The conifers produce such a fine mass of roots close to the soil surface that anything else trying to grow in that area has to compete for water and nutrients. Thus other plants often tend not to do very well in this envirement. You will need to provide good moisture and fertilizty during the establishment period to get them off to a good start. Root pruning of the white pine can help but don’t cut out an area larger than 5% of the root zone at a time.
What a hassle and tedious task wedding planning can be especially if left till the last minute. Leading up to the wedding if crucial wedding plans are not adhered too then you can expect to run into problems. Overlooking things like the sending of invitations, booking a caterer or flowers are easily forgotten so therefore careful planning in advance is vital to ensure no last minute hic ups. A checklist with certain days and dates allotted to different jobs will make all preparations a lot less stressful.
By doing it this way you can tick off each job as you go along. Your wedding checklist should also include choosing your perfect wedding ring.
Simple sounds easy but when choosing a wedding ring it is not as simple as you would imagine. Much detail has to be taken into account to claim the perfect wedding bands. Careful thought needs to go behind the scenes before making a decision. This is a Jewelry piece that denotes together forever and is worn for that length of time - so choose carefully.
Most crucial matters to be addressed is your budget when buying wedding rings. Check your bank to see if the balance allows you to purchase your jewelry piece. Because of the penny situation you may be limited on choice of precious metals.
Just because less in price does not mean less in loveliness, cheap cut gold or silver wedding rings hold as much beauty as that of the more expensive kind.
Most regular materials used are yellow gold. Gold rings still uphold the number one position for popularity in wedding and engagement rings but hot on the heels is white gold which also comes in stunning and unique designs. White gold can be very complimentary to other materials particularly platinum.
Material like platinum is commonly exchanged at the altar by happy couples in todays modern society. It is one of the hardest durable metals which makes it apt for his and her wedding rings. Platinum wedding rings symbolize endurance of love. However and take note, wedding rings made of this material are more costly. Bear in mind its durability where savings can be made if this is to be a lifetime Jewelry piece.
Precious metals will always come at a price but one worth considering is titanium which is noted as the wedding ring for the male species. Titanium is long lasting and a lot less expensive than platinum. Titanium wedding rings can be very deceiving in appearance and is easily mistaken for white gold.
Choosing wedding rings can prove to be an ordeal due to the vast variety of stunning and elegant designs so take your time and plan ahead.
Whether the perfect wedding ring sits on the finger or through the nose take the bull by the horns - now go get your man.
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Landlords and rehabbers take notice - you may soon be focused on the new concepts of “Virtual Real Estate Investing“. What is meant by “Virtual Real Estate Investing” ranges from online games like SecondLife (where real profit can be made) to the use of internet technologies to make normal real estate investors more profitable.
To separate fact from fiction, I asked Bryan Ellis of BryanEllis.com for comments. He’s the man many consider to be the father of this new form of investing.
When I began using the term virtual real estate investing in the late 1990s, I did so because I saw clear parallels between the strategies used for profiting from physical real estate and those that would create income in the online world, said Ellis.
Bryan Ellis cites the similar strategies one can employe to make money from “virtual property” and “physical property” as a primary parallel of the two markets. “There’s a huge difference between a website and a piece of real estate, but the ways you can profit from them are similar: ‘flipping’, rental/leasing, advertising sales, etc…all of these apply to both markets” he states.
I must admit: Its easy to see the parallels. Consider: A valuable piece of real estate is valuable largely due to the interest that other people have in that specific location. Likewise, if you own a desirable domain name, others will find value in it because it serves their purposes. In either case, you could sell or lease the asset and turn it into cash.
In our next installment of this series on virtual real estate investing, Bryan Ellis will share the internet analogies to the physical concept of real estate development.
Yes, it’s true. Saying “No” is a great way of getting people to want what you’ve got even more.
I discovered the power of saying no when our business first got really busy. A potential client approached us to implement quite a large eCommerce project. We couldn’t take it on and didn’t want to get any bigger than we already were at the time, so humbly declined the business.
What happened? They asked us if we’d be willing to reconsider if they were willing to pay more! That unexpected result left me with a dilemma (but a nice one). It seems that even when you say “No” to business you won’t necessarily be able to turn it away.
The problem is, most small businesses rarely say no to anyone, so they never get to see the power of this two-letter word in action. While it’s always a risky strategy, saying “No” can be a really good way of making your business even more desirable.
Here Are 4 Ways “Saying No” Can Get A “Yes”
1. Child - Adult
When you were a kid, you’ll remember that some things were for adults only. Your mom or dad would say, “This Vodka, Whisky, Beer is for adults, not for you.” Then as kids we would either sneakily try it out when their backs were turned, try pleading with them for a “little taste” or eagerly await the day we were old enough to try it. When we did finally try it we’d nearly choke and then pretend to ourselves that the putrid tasting liquid burning our throat actually tasted good! This little fib will then follow a good proportion of us into our adulthood.
Simply telling someone that “this is not for you” will appeal to the rebellious child in them and make them want it all the more. Bonkers but true!
Here’s the closing part (slightly modified) of a sales presentation (dressed up as a cosmic health seminar) I remember hearing. Although this particular example is blatantly obvious when you know what you’re looking for, it created a massive rush of people paying over £2000 each at the back of the room…
“Right, so you’ve heard me speak for 20 minutes now, about how I cured my own halitosis through the power of positive thinking. Now I’d just like to tell you about a 3 day workshop I’m running called ‘The Smell Journey’ but before I tell you any more, I should just make a few things clear. This workshop is not for everyone! Only people who are smart, decisive, intelligent, wise, open minded and ready for a better future should come and sign up today at the desks that you’ll find right next to all the exits.”
While I’ve obviously amended the message for our amusement, this pattern really worked for the presenter and will work for you too.
2. Don’t Doesn’t Work…
Why is it that when people tell us not to do something it seems to happen as if by magic? How many times has someone said, “watch you don’t fall” just before someone goes crashing to the floor? Could it be that by saying don’t do something you could cause that thing to happen. Yes! Absolutely!
Here’s an experiment…
Right, I don’t want you to think of a pink monkey…Now don’t think of that pink monkey dancing and playing a purple guitar…
And whatever you do, please don’t imagine that the pink monkey is dancing on the back of a green elephant riding a motorbike.
While I can’t actually prove you weren’t thinking those thoughts, I’m 100% certain that you were.
“Not” is just a word - but as humans we usually have to experience something in order to understand what “not” to do something would be like.
I actually tried a headline out that simply said…
“Do Not Read This Ad…”
The response rate went up by almost 500% from the previous headline I used!
What would you do if you received an envelope that had these words written on it…
“Do Not Open This Envelope”
I know what I’d do!
Hey, you’re reading this issue and I told you not to!
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3. I Want It, I Want It, I Want It!
If something is not readily available it increases in desirability and value. Just think about diamonds or precious metals. They’re little more than pretty stones or shiny metals. We can create equally attractive jewellery without them yet people will put their life at risk, commit crimes and even kill people to acquire them.
If you are selective about who you choose to work with, people will attach much more value and pride to working with you. Harvard Business School understands this, DeVeers understand this, Ferrari understands this.
Harley Davidson actually turned its business around by creating an 18 month waiting list.
So tell people they can’t have you and give them a positive (or aspirational) reason why and many will go out of their way to find a way of getting to the top of your waiting list.
4. Polarity Responders
Some people are habitual polarity responders. If you tell them to do something, they’ll resist. If you tell them not to do it they’ll go ahead and do it. In the right circumstances we all do this polarity response. When you recognise it you can use it to devastating effect.
For instance if you get a prospect who’s being really testy - saying things like “XYZ Co’s prices are lower than yours! Why is that?” or “Why should I trust you?” the worst thing you can do is try and give them a convincing answer. They’ll just create a new objection. Here’s what I’d do instead…
CUSTOMER: “XYZ Co are cheaper than you. Why shouldn’t I just go with them?”
YOU: “You’re right XYZ Co are cheaper than me. I believe you only get what you pay for but if price is an issue for you then maybe you should just use them instead.”
CUSTOMER: “Why should I just trust what you say?”
YOU: “I don’t want you trust what I’ve just said. I want you to consider the facts and make up your own mind about which solution is right for you.”
I’d urge you to practice these approaches in a safe environment first - ie where you’re not too bothered whether you get a sale or not. Once you see how it works first hand then have some fun with it and trust yourself to use this tactic only when appropriate.
Speak Soon,
‘Dangerous’ Debbie Jenkins
debs@debbiejenkins.com
(c) Copyright 2005 www.BookShaker.com
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A bridal shower theme will help to coordinate all other bridal shower ideas. Once you choose your theme, your invitations, decorations, games, gifts and even bridal shower food will will seem to fall into place. Lets see how this happens.
How to pick a bridal shower theme
Think about the bride, first, and what she will appreciate. This may be based on need or
interest. If she is just starting out, she may need a kitchen or bath shower. However, if she is older, a fun theme may be just right.
A wedding shower theme can be based on the main household necessities.
A kitchen, bath, or bedroom shower is always a good idea, if the basics are needed.
Pick a room, and that becomes your focus.
The future “Mrs.” may be all set with household goods, but needs some personal items. In this case, throw a spa,
lingerie, or honeymoon theme bridal shower.
Couples showers are becoming more popular. Themes for these include sports, music, and hobbies.
You’ve picked your bridal shower theme
Look at your main categories, and start coordinating your plans
• Invitations:choose a design that tells the type of party you are having. A pail or sunglasses would hint at a beach theme bridal shower.
• Decorations:Choose two or three main colors. Balloons, flowers, streamers, and other room decor can be coordinated to go along with these. Then if desired, add designed items that go along with your theme.
• Paper goods: There are a variety of designs available. If you can’t find suitable ones, choose solid colors.
• Food: Plan your bridal shower menu to reinforce your theme. Finger sandwiches and brewed tea for a Tea Party,
and a chocolate fountain with fruit chunks and cake slices for dipping are two examples.
• Games: A beach theme could have volleyball and horse shoes, while a kitchen party might include bridal shower bingo.
•Gifts: Have guests bring a theme-related gift. Suggest this in the invitation. Examples: a dvd player for a Hollywood theme, or a set of luxury towels for a bath theme.
You can carry your theme even further by having guests dress for the occasion, and playing the appropriate music.
Have fun with your choice, and the ideas will be limitless..
© Copyright Trish Burrell, All Rights Reserved . This article may be reprinted, with all information, authors bio, and hyperlinks intact.
Trish Burrell is founder of Bridal Shower Ideas For You. Visit this informational site on all areas of bridal shower planning, at http://www.bridal-shower-ideas-for-you.com
Of the recent request for articles by our webmaster, I thought the request for articles on love would not be for me. His request was: Love - Articles probing the infinite complexities of this unique human emotion belong here.
Something happened to me today that changed my mind. After I display my ignorance about love (and if you will forgive this hack writer), I’ll get right to it.
I had never written about love in the context of “the infinite complexities of this unique human emotion.” There are sex scenes in my novels tamed down by the moral code my mother left to me.
In Revenge on the Mogollon Rim there is pathos in the death of the bride of the protagonist although he was always separated from her. In other scenes, human complexities are visible if you think about it. One of the complexities is a pregnant wife. Her irate husband drives young Peter Ott to ride out of thar.
But my novels are not about love.
Well, I guess I lied about that. There is an exception.
Bull is a western saga where Bull is captivated by a certain young lady he has put on a pedestal. Putting her on a pedestal thwarts his love attempts. He is always two slow to catch her on the bounce. She has married three times before Bull lands her near the end of the novel. She has twin boys but they are not Bull’s.
Love is not a factor in my detective novels except for the love that Richard Lacey has for his sweetheart who is his secretary in Bone China whom he is married to in In No Way Guilty There is infatuation in these novels as Lacey works with classy clients and associates and resists temptation. He is always true to his wife.
I learned in college that love comes in three flavors. Quarks come in six flavors. (Quarks were added here to keep the interest of my scientific readers.) There is physical love not to be completely confused with the sinful lust you see on television. It might be similar acts with dignity.
Next is spiritual love like we have for God (and He for us according to those who know). Spiritual love does not have to be between God and Women. (I used “women” here because I don’t want to put God into the Gay Movement.) Spiritual love is often attained by librarians (for children) and veterinarians (for animals). It should be part of “love and marriage.” The thought here might be that we become the parents of God’s children.
The last type of love is plutonic love. Hi, Buddy! Let’s go down to the ol’ swimmin’ hole and cool off. You know; friendship. That is important in marriage too.
I recently uploaded an article called Lessons for Living: Marriage which is better on that subject than what I’m writing here.
Now there is maternal love, fraternal love, brotherly love, sisterly love, and animal love, but the three I mentioned, spiritual, physical, and plutonic love where the ones we studied at the University of Utah when I got back from Korea where love was generally missing.
Having bored most everybody away, I will now tell you who stayed what happened today.
I was a church leader over the years. Despite the fact that I haven’t served in an administrative capacity for years, I still get calls from church members living in various parts of the country. Sometimes they ask me for advice.
We have a friend living in the Southwest whom we knew in New Jersey. Let’s call her Annie. She called me last year notifying us of the death of her husband. She has moved since and found new associates. Annie is 86 years old and she is in love.
She told me today that she has been associating with a man of 69 years. There relationship is not a sexual one, it’s not strictly plutonic. Annie is just as in love with this man as she was with her husband. She is giddy, excited, happy, flustered, confused, whimsical, whirling, wild, and woozy. (I got the last four words by inserting “giddy” in the search box at http://thesaurus.reference.com.)
Annie wanted to know if she was wrong in associating with this man who loves her, cooks for her, and who bought her a new walker. I told her it was absolutely wonderful that she could be in love again and that she could marry the man if she loved him. That made her very happy. I felt like God.
That must be one of the complexities of love that our webmaster was talking about. She felt guilty for loving a man other than her late husband. Love can come on fast and threaten stable relationships. Infatuation quickly turns to love. It’s the nature of the beast. So we must be careful what we do when we feel these urges of infatuation that lead to love. But if we are free and easy, we shouldn’t worry about past relationships. We should not feel guilty for being in love. We should enjoy the springtime. And age doesn’t count.
Maybe I will write a love story someday. Well, I doubt that. After reading this article, I’m sure of it.
John T. Jones, Ph.D. (tjbooks@hotmail.com, a retired VP of R&D for Lenox China, is author of detective & western novels, nonfiction (business, scientific, engineering, humor), poetry, etc. Former editor of Ceramic Industry Magazine. He calls himself “Taylor Jones, the hack writer.”
More info: http://www.tjbooks.com
Business web site: http://www.dumbincome.com
Price your eBook to Sell Well Judy Cullins c. 2004 All Rights Reserved.
Q. The big question asked me in teleclasses or client sessions is “How should I price my eBook?
A. The big answer is “it depends.”
Here’s seven tips to help:
1. Determine your audience’s need and demand for your book. If your book solves a particular problem for a preferred audience, it will sell well at any price. When you know your 30-60 second “Tell and Sell,” you’ll be more likely to know a proper price.
Let’s say you have a book “Stop Divorce Now.” Your tell and sell includes “Helps the nearly divorced audience, both men and women.” That audience gives your book a slant, and makes it more valuable. In the “Tell and Sell” you must also include the benefits your book brings its audience. The top benefit of this book is that it stops divorce now.
No matter the number of pages, anywhere from 15-99, this kind of book will bring a healthy price. Maybe $39.95, maybe more.
2. Sell to your “wants it short, easy, and cheap to yield big profits audience. You can charge more than some general information book aimed at a general audience.
The 8 and 1/2 by 11″ forty-page book “Write Your eBook or Other Short Book–Fast!” loaded with how to’s and which specific steps to do first, along with hundreds of Web and email resources is well worth the list price of $24.95. The author puts it on discount several times a year for only $18.95, but it sells well at $24.95.
If someone wants to write and publish a book, this price tag is small for what it gives and the speed one can finish a short book to start making money within 60 days.
3. Know that eBooks bring as big a price as print books. Don’t under price yours. Assign it the highest price you feel your audience can afford. If you don’t sell many (remember to sell many you need to promote your books Online and on Web sites) try a lower price. Always start with the highest price.
4. Rethink your title to sell more books. Make it short and compelling, but be sure to make it clear. Three-six words will sell better than a really long title, although there are exceptions.
One eBook “High Traffic=High Web Sales” sells better than “How to Dramatically Increase your Web Traffic and Sales.”
5. Know that “how-to” books bring a larger price than a story.
6. Price your personal growth and health books lower than the specific how-to books. Shorter eBooks such as 10-30 pages will easily go for $7.95 to $12.95. Longer ones can go for $15.95. This audience is huge, but your book has far more competition in this group. Think Chicken Soup for the Soul series, selling over 70 million.
7. Promote your eBook Online to catch the Online business people. Reach 1000’s, even hundreds of thousands each day you submit a related article. They want all kinds of books. Learn how to sell more books by learning this kind of promotion.
Apply these tips to your print books too. You can make 1/4 to 1/2 your income from book sales if the price is right.
Cheap unsecured loan is ideal for you if you are not a homeowner and unable to offer any collateral. Cheap unsecured loan is a loan which does not require any security in order to obtain a loan. Some homeowners do not wish to offer their home or property as collateral and prefer unsecured loans.
In order to meet small requirements, cheap unsecured loan is perfect. There are some conventional advantages of unsecured loans like it is fast and easy, borrowers’ risk is minimal as these loans are not secured against any property etc. Cheap unsecured loan entails less paper work and it is virtually hassle-free. A short term loan like cheap unsecured loan will enable you to save hefty amount as interest.
Cheap unsecured loan offer large interest rates. Though, there is no risk of property repossession, borrowers can get bad credit in case if they default on payment. Another drawback of unsecured loan is that you will not be able to get large amount.
There are occasions, when cheap unsecured loan is proved to be a blessing because the characteristics of unsecured loans suit the borrower. Past credit history also affects interest rates of cheap unsecured loan. Lenders have designed a bad credit unsecured loans for borrowers who lack credit score.
There is huge competition between different lenders in this trade. So, it is very likely that you may get a good rate of interest as the outcome of it. Most of the lenders provide online services, so you can get the quotes and compare the rates before sealing the deal.
The author is a business writer specializing in finance and credit products and has written authoritative articles on the finance industry. He has done his masters in Business Administration as a finance specialist. For more information visit at http://www.go4ukloans.co.uk
Many people have benefited from the invention of the internet. Now it’s the time for the borrowers to enjoy some of its benefits as well. The thing that is being talked about is that we better know as the personal loans. With the technological advancements made it is now available on the net and are now known as the online personal loans.
Online personal loans are a similar version of the personal loans the only difference is that for the online personal loans the loans are applied to a creditor who trades on line and all the trade is done online.
The process begins by first borrower estimates his requirement and then searches for an online creditor which suits his loan requirements. After all this is done the loan terms are discussed and all the other things are considered. And if all the things match the loan decision is made in a few days time.
People with traditional thinking always wonder as to the need for such fuss when there is an easy way of face to face interaction between the borrower and the creditor. A look at the benefits that accompany the online features will surely change your perspective on the issue of the online personal loans.
Online Personal Loans provide many benefits to the borrowers among those are:
• While applying for the online personal loans the borrowers get more options, than we get from the local creditors.
• There is more chance of negotiating a deal more suitable for us.
• The financial information of a client also remains safe when we apply through this channel.
• While on the net we can get useful information regarding different aspects of the loans and that can help us in utilizing the loan better.
• Along with these there are many trivial benefits that are available to the borrowers while in search of the online personal loan.
Combined with the other features that have always been associated with the personal loans, features like:
• The option of choosing between secured and unsecured personal loans.
• The option of using the loan for any purpose we want to use.
• The availability for people with bad credit history to take the loan.
These features along with the new features make the online personal loans a very attractive proposition for the borrowers of every profile.
Day by day the customers are getting more and more from their creditors in terms of loans. Not only in benefits, but also in the ease with which they are available. So before the U turn comes it is advisable to apply for the online personal loans.
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Your wedding reception should be the party of your life and when planning it, every effort should be made in order to ensure that’s what you get. Table decorations, floral arrangements, venue, entertainment and bomboniere are key to a successful wedding reception.
When it comes to the venue, it needs to suit the theme of your wedding. For example, if your bridal gown were princess-like, a castle would be suitable. Alternatively, you may have a simple floor length shift-shape dress and to be in keeping with your look, the venue may be a modern riverside restaurant. Whichever theme you choose, even the smallest detail must be meticulously well planned and this includes your choice of bomboniere.
Originally, brides were supposed to make up favors or bomboniere by hand, but in the busy lives we now lead, this is near on impossible. Bomboniere consist of round shaped colored nets tied together with co-ordinating ribbons and finished with dried flowers or beads. These pretty nets are filled with a dish of delicious dragees [tear-shaped sugar coated chocolates in various colors] or sumptuous almonds [sugar coated tear-shaped nuts available in a range of colors].
Each dragee or almond is said to represent one of the five common wedding wishes; fertility, health, happiness, longevity and wealth. By giving them to your guests, the bride and groom are said to have a marriage filled with all these things. Nowadays of course, many brides are turning away from traditional almond or dragee bomboniere and are choosing more modern ways to thank their guests. Although there are a huge range of inedible favors such as candle favors, flower seed wedding favors and ornament wedding favors, there is nothing more beautiful than leaving a wedding reception with a hand-tied net pouch filled with almonds or dragees. Despite popular belief, the traditional bomboniere can still be very much a part of a modern wedding. There are so many options when it comes to bomboniere, that the world is quite literally your oyster.
For example, natural color theme weddings are very much en vogue with brides choosing simple, clean cut dresses for themselves and taupe, pale green or ivory 50’s style dresses for their bridesmaids. Floral arrangements reflect the simplicity of the wedding as brides opt for small hand-tied white bouquets or a drape of plain orchids across their arms. Traditional bomboniere can fit beautifully in these more retro occasions as brides can select ivory or white nets, fill them with white almonds and finish them with a pale green bow. Alternatively, ecru colored nets can be complemented with ivory or gold dragees and finished off with co-ordinating ribbons or flowers.
So, whatever your wedding venue, dress or bouquet, there is a bomboniere to suit all occasions. Your choice of bomboniere should reflect your theme and personality and with such a vast range of nets, almonds, dragees, colors, flowers and ribbons, no two bomboniere need be the same!
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