Monday 28 February 2011

Coaching For Dummies

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Should Norv Turner look into purchasing "How To Coach A Football Team for Dummies"?



No, Wade Phillips read that book and still got fired. LOL.

Norv and Wade: excellent coordinators; sub-par head coaches; in my opinion.


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PM Booklist

I decided to compile a list of books that have been useful to me, as a Project Manager.



Some of these books are designed to be a reference to help you in your job, some of them to help with specific PM qualifications and some just to read and retain. I have placed the books in order of importance and influence to my knowledge as a Project Manager:



* A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK Guide (PMBOK Guides) - Project Management Institute (Paperback – Oct 2004)



The PM Bible, this contains all terms and of course is required for PMI, CAPM and PMP exams.



* Project Management for IT-related Projects: Textbook for the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Project Management - Bob Hughes, Roger Ireland, Norman Smith, David I. Shepherd (Paperback – Aug 31, 2004)



This is the official text for the ISEB Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management, one of the best introductions to IS PM.



* Project Management in the Real World - Elizabeth Harrin (Paperback – Nov 1, 2006)



£20.98



This is a great book, probably suited to those who have already worked in PM.



This book gives case studies and real world examples of what works.



* Goal Directed Project Management: Effective Techniques - Erling S. Andersen, Kristoffer V Grude, Tor Haug (Paperback – Feb 26, 2004)



This is one of the first PM books I read! Groundbreaking at the time in changing the paradigm from task orientated to goal orientated project management.



* PMP Exam Prep: Accelerated Learning to Pass PMI’s PMP Exam on Your First Try! - Rita Mulcahy (Paperback – Sep 30, 2005)



Widely known as THE product to help you pass PMP!



* 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey (Paperback – Jan 4, 2004)



I believe this will help anyone with planning, organising and prioritising work.



* The Mythical Man Month and Other Essays on Software Engineering - Frederick P. Brooks Jr. (Paperback – Aug 8, 1995)



Brilliant book on all aspects of project management in the "real" world



* PRINCE2 Pocketbook - Office of Government Commerce (Paperback – Jul 15, 2005)



This is a pocketbook overview of all of the main principles of Prince2 – I found this book useful as an aide memoir.



* Passing the PRINCE2 examinations - The APM Group based on the original book Ken Bradley (Paperback – Nov 30, 2007)



I used this for my exam, it is essentially just tips and past papers, but useful nonetheless.



* Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 - Great Britain. Office of Government Commerce (Paperback – May 31, 2005)



This is the official text, and is required in the exam! However to read the text is really dry – like reading the dictionary!



* Prince2 for Dummies - Nick Graham (Paperback – Apr 18, 2008)



This book is a good starter and is readable as a book on the way to work etc… Gives a good overview of Prince2!



* PRINCE2: A Practical Handbook (Computer Weekly Professional) - Colin Bentley (Paperback – Dec 6, 2001)



This is a readable Prince2 book also – I read this as a pre-cursor to my formal training.



* The Project and Programme Support Office Handbook: Foundation v. 1 - David E. Marsh (Paperback – Jan 1, 2000)



THE text required to prepare for the ISEB Certificate in Programme and Project Support Office Essentials exam.



* The Project and Programme Support Office Handbook: Advanced v.2: Advanced Volume 2 – David E. Marsh (Paperback – Apr 1, 2000)



A more advanced text to help prepare for the Advanced Certificate in Programme and Project Support Office exam.



* More Secrets of Consulting: The Consultant’s Tool Kit - Gerald M. Weinberg (Paperback – Jan 15, 2002)



Useful for contractors and surviving all project work



* The Complete Project Management Office Handbook (ESI International Project Management) - Gerard M. Hill (Hardcover – Aug 15, 2007)



A comprehensive reference text for setting up a Project Office.



* Waltzing with Bears: Managing Risk on Software Projects - Tom DeMarco, Timothy Lister (Paperback – Mar 31, 2003)



Excellent book on risk and risk management



* Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams - Tom DeMarco, Timothy Lister (Paperback – Feb 28, 1999)



Great project based info.



Enjoy!



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About the Author

I am a Project Manager and Business Analyst who has obtained a 2:1 BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems degree, a Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), an Associate of the Association of Project Management (APM) and the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Certified in: PRINCE2, CMMI, ITIL, Rational RUP & UML. I run the websites

http://www.contractorprojectmanager.com

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Sunday 27 February 2011

Subnetting For Dummies

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Subnetting for Dummies With Scenario's

Below are some scenarios which will help you to learn subnetting more easily







  • Scenario 1 - Given a network address and subnet mask - How many subnets can you have and how many hosts per subnet.




Here we are given the address of: 172.16.0.0 /22




First we list the mask then the address in binary:




11111111 11111111 11111100 00000000 - (Subnet mask)




10101100 00010000 00000000 00000000 - (Address)




To calculate the number of subnets we total up the extra bits we are using in the mask, in this case its 6 (/22 = 8 + 8 + 6)




So as we are using 6 extra bits for the mask we can use the formula:




2 to the power of 6-2 or 2x2x2x2x2x2 = 64-2 =62 subnets




To calculate the number of hosts per subnet we total up the bits available for hosts, in this case its 10 (/22 from 32 total bits = 10)




So as we are using 10 bits for the host we can use the formula:




2 to the power of 10-2 or 2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2 = 1024-2 1022 hosts per subnet




Point to remember 2 to the power of bits used for either mask or hosts minus 2 will give you either the number of subnets or hosts per subnet




The more bits used for subnets the less bits available for hosts = more subnets - less hosts




 







  • Scenario 2 - Given a network address calculate the customers requirements or subnets and hosts per network




Here we are given the address of: 172.16.0.0 and require 6 departments with 2000 hosts per department




First we list the mask then the address in binary:




11111111 11111111 00000000 00000000 - (Subnet mask)




10101100 00010000 00000000 00000000 - (Address)




As the first two octets are the default for this address type (255.255.0.0.) we go to the 3rd octet and start using bits there.




using 1 bit will give us 2 to the power of 1 or 2x1 =2-2 =0 Not enough




using 2 bits will give us 2 to the power of 2 or 2x2=4-2 =2 Not enough




using 3 bits will give us 2 to the power of 3 or 2x2x2=8-2 = 6 Enough




As we used 3 bits there are 13 bits left (5 from one octet 8 from the other) for hosts so 2 to the power of 13 = 8192-2 =8190 Enough for our hosts




 







  • Scenario 3 - Given a network address and subnet mask list the valid subnets




Here we are given the address of: 172.16.0.0 and subnet mask of 255.255.224.0




First we list the mask then the address in binary:




11111111 11111111 11100000 00000000 - Subnet mask




10101100 00010000 00000000 00000000 - Address




As we are using 3 extra bits for the mask we look at the right most bit in the binary table, in this case its 32 so our networks will increment in numbers of 32, 0 (not used), 32, 64, 96 etc until the 3 bits or 3 1s are full totallying to 224.




An even simplier way to do this is list the mask, say 255.255.255.224




As the fourth octect has been manipulated we subtract 224 from 256 = 32 so our networks will increment in 32's, 0, 32, 64, 96 etc




 







  • Scenario 4




Given a network address and subnet mask identify which subnet the address belongs to.




Here we have the address 192.168.1.44 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.192




First we covert the subnet mask then the address to binary




11111111 11111111 11111111 11000000 (subnet mask)




11000000 10101000 00000001 00101100 (address)




Next we do a logical and, where we compare the subnet mask to the address and where the 1s are the same we list 1, where there is a 1 and a 0 we list as 0, and a 0 and 0 we list 0




So adding our two values we get:




11000000 10101000 00000001 00000000




Coverting our address back to binary we get:




192.168.1.0 which is the subnet our address belongs to


About the Author

Written by: Stuart King

I am a Microsoft and CompTIA certified IT professional. You can view my website at:

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Idiots Guide To Wine

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Fat loss 4 idiots review - Really the best


Fat Loss 4 Idiots is an incredibly well-liked diet at the moment, you get access to a membership area where you are able to read the program on-line and access a meal generator, or you can download the diet plan(s) you bought (the upgraded version gives you another program you can follow).


We looked at the main pdf first and it gives you a set of guidelines to follow in order to lose weight. It mentions in the guide that the program is a 'casual' system for people not that concerned about following a strict diet, and that the meals generated by the online software program are for a slightly different diet plan which will get faster results but you have to stick to what they tell you to eat.


So overall with that initial pdf we had been not impressed, the policies are given to you and not truly supported by any scientific facts where required, there is no actual plan to follow so it is too easy to quit following it, and they also tell you to do an hour of walking each day (which most of us do not have time for!), fortunately with the other two diets then you do not have to exercise if you don't wish to.


But then we looked at the on-line meal generator and the second diet plan. Now whenever you go into the software you get a new set of rules for a slightly various diet plan, then following reading that you access the software, select your favourite foods out of a list of 46 different ones, and then the software generates a strategy for you to follow based on those choices.


It gives you a page you are able to print out which lists each and every meal for each and every day of the plan (four meals each day) and what it ought to contain, plus at the bottom it reminds you about some of the most important rules of the diet plan so when you print it off you have it all in one bundle.


This was much much better than the pdf, it gives you a structure to follow, you are able to tick everything off as you go, it allows you to avoid foods you do not like and it even permits you one glass of wine per day (not recommended but yes allowed). It works on a 14 day cycle so you follow the strategy for 11 days, then take 3 days off to eat normally, then go back on the diet plan if you have to, and you can generate a new set of meal plans if you want or maintain the 1 you just did.


We also bought the upgrade which gives you their new 'Beyond Calories' 28 page digital guide about an additional diet plan they've come up with, which advocates 6 meals a day and gives you a ten day plan where they split a big list of foods into 4 groups, then they tell you which food groups to use for every meal and how numerous different kinds from each group. This is supposed to be another fantastic way to lose weight - but is it really necessary whenever you have the main diet plan anyway?


Both the Diet plan Handbook and the Beyond Calories guide give you ideas on how to eat healthily following you reach your target weight which is a nice touch. Also the meal generator has a vegetarian version which once more is a nice touch.
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Friday 25 February 2011

Publisher For Dummies

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The Basis Behind Not Issuing A Manuscript Addressed Wiring For Dummies

Many aspire to find wires for dummies books. Unluckily, this book is still to be published. There may be obvious reasons behind not publishing a book named wires for dummies despite the popular demand.



First of all , wiring is not a affair that you could do at leisure as a hobby. It is a serious deal and anyone who attempts to learn wiring should learn it professionally. Naturally as with everything else, there are obtainable ways out even in the domain of wiring. However, that type of thing can cause you a life. Thus, it is fair that wires for dummies does not become readily available.



However, there are some cyberspace agents and tutors who have conveniently come forward to bridge the gap between lack of a wiring for dummies publication and its demand. The authenticity of such classes and preparations are not known however, as a matter of fact, umpteen individuals recruit in these courses to learn the fundamentals of wiring from which they save a lot of money at the end.



If wiring for dummies is to be taken as a lesson, the most essential forewarning that will be given is to know your limits. You cannot turn an expert on wiring just because you follow an cyberspaces based wiring for dummies class.



However, if you want to fix an extra switch to an already existing wire, or if you want to draw an extension to an already existing wire and such menial tasks, wiring for dummies classes could help. Experiencing your limitations and capacities will save you a lot of problem without changing your newly gained wiring for dummies in to a disaster!



Remember that the law prohibits layment to mess around with wiring. You need to become a certified personal with proper educational qualifications and practical experiences intact to do a great job. You should realize that an offhand wiring for dummies lesson can never replace the formal education on the matter.



Thence, always knowing your limits, the perils that can be imposed by a little bit of noesis such as wiring for dummies classes and possible implications, will invariably save your day! If you really really want to know the subject, learn it the proper way so that you can perhaps pursue it professionally?


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Thursday 24 February 2011

Spanish For Dummies Free

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is there a free site to learn Spanish for dummies?

or a english to spanish dictionary site?


Hi,
Try this new system
http://www.LearnSpanishFluently.com

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caculate this up for me its AFQT score?

its a asvab score the AFQT. i know its 2ve + wk + ar.
AR- 93.3%
WK- 53.3%
PC- 80%
MK- 68%

Add that up for me . I need a 50 i have my GED, I got a 20 I failed the MEPS like 2 1/2 years ago.
For last month i been studing using asvab for dummies book and a couple practice tests.
If i faill the MEPS again ill flip, i don't know why but i think i lose concentration easy. Like when my mom came threw the door and started making loud noise with wrapping paper, i felt like killing her.
THANKS.
the MEPS test is so long and its too ealry for me i work night shifts. last time i took it the adminstartors fat lil daughter was there and she was just bein annoying ya know what iam saying trying act like shes funny but she really aint. i smoke cigs so goin 2 hours without one drives me alil crazy. that was long time ago i think im gonna ace this test iam trying score like in 70's.


stay out of the military. from reading your question it seems you have some mental issues. you'll do more harm than good.


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Wednesday 23 February 2011

Electricity For Dummies

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Voltage and Ampere for dummies?

Could you explain to me the difference in Voltage and Ampere for electricity, and what does what exactly? I heard that its the Amp that can kill you, not the volts.

But please, no technical mumbo jumbo. Explain it in Layman's terms. I'm a phenomenal idiot, you see...


Voltage is the potential to cause current, to cause something electrical to happen. A 12 volt car battery has 12 volts of potential. Nothing happens unless that battery is connected to something, like a headlight bulb. A 120 volt household outlet has potential, but nothing happens unless you plug something into that outlet and turn it on.

Current is the flow of electrons. When you connect that battery to that headlight bulb, current flows, which causes the light to turn on.

Resistance is the ratio of the two, R = voltage divided by current. If the bulb has 4 ohms of resistance, then the current is I = E/R = 12/4 = 3 amps.

The power used by the bulb is voltage x current, in this case, 12v x 3 amps or 36 watts.



Re shock, it takes 10-20 ma of current (0.020 amp) to cause a shock and possible death. but that current is caused by a voltage, and the higher the voltage, the higher the current, and the higher it hits.


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Classical Music For Dummies

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Songwriting for Dummies #2: Breaking the Music Rules

Studying music formally doesn't always lend itself to writing good music, particularly because you get programmed to avoid certain sounds at all costs.  In harmony class, you get marks deducted for writing parallel fifths.  In choral music, IV-I candences (especially minor iv-I) are apparently weaker.  In composition, passing tones on the beat are a no-no. 
 
But boy, sometimes they sound so good.  How about parallel fifths on a IV-V or V-vi chord sequence (i.e.; F to G or G to Am in the key of C)?  They can be a lot of fun if played for effect.  Parallel fifths can give your song a native american feel (as in "Indian Outlaw" by Tim McGraw) or an appalachian folk sound ("All my Tears" by Emmylou Harris).
 
How about ending a chorus with a minor iv-I cadence(i.e.: in the key of C, play an F minor chord before resolving to C).  This gives your song a nice soft early 60's pop vibe.
 
Passing tones on the beat tend to give a great asian feel, a 7th note over a I chord (i.e: the note B over a C chord) or augmented 4th note over a I chord (i.e.: the note F sharp over a C chord).  These in particular sound like the music of northern India.  I like to play a version of "Nothing but the Blood" that heavily emphasize these tones, and it sounds great!  I also use these same notes on "I Call Thy Presence" with Anwar Javed. 
 
If I'm walking in a public place and hear some of these long-standing rules broken over the radio or PA system, it automatically catches my classically-trained ear as a "mistake".  But actually, the rule has been broken for a certain effect.  It's then I realize that the broken rule has done the job: it has made me sit up and take notice (musically that is).  So the effect has worked.
 
That is where formal music training can hamper your creativity.  Because you are trained that these sounds are "breaking the rules" you are scared to put them in your own songs.  But you know what, give it a try anyway.  You might just like the result, and who knows - that might end up being the hook in your song.
 
In any event, you will catch my attention when I hear your song... ;)
 
- John Briner


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Learning To Play Bass Guitar

How to be Cool




Come with me on a journey into the past, the deep dark past of my pre-teen years.  It is grade 8.  We're all sporting long hair and some of us are still wearing bell bottom jeans (but that fad is on the outs).  Band class is starting and we have to choose the instrument that we will be playing for the next 10 months.




In grade 7 I played the coronet -- reasonably cool.  But this year I want to be really cool.  I want to play in the back of the room.  I want to play the electric bass!




Unfortunately, I get the trombone -- 2nd most cool instrument in the band (that's why all the great rock bands have a trombone player).




Well, as time moves forward we see that the bass player is always the calm, cool and collected part of any band.  The lead and rhythm guitarists are all over the stage with their power chords, high kicks and showman antics.  The lead singer is prancing, preening and putting it all out there for the audience.  The drummer is cutting loose -- a dervish of arms, legs and hair.




Only the bass player is is calm amid this storm.  Not to say that he isn't rockin' it.  He's just rockin' it in a whole different way.  A cooler way!




Learning the Bass




So, having missed out in middle school, what are my options today?  How can I get a hold of that coolness that I missed out on?  Where can I get my hair back (oops, wrong article).




There are many options that are available to learn a new instrument.  Let's have a look at some.




Lessons




Private or group lessons are available for most of the popular instruments out there and the bass is no exception. Learning in this kind of environment is the best as you have access to an expert who can not only show you what to do, they can also watch you play and offer feedback to accelerate your learning.




However, lessons can be expensive (usually in the $40 to $50 per hour range for private lessons).  Plus, we can't always schedule our time around lessons.  In a busy life this may not be the best option.




Mentoring and Jamming




If you like the idea of having a teacher but don't want to spring for lessons, you might try to find a group of others learning to play.  You can jam together and help each other out.  Those in the group who are a little further along can mentor those who are just starting out.




Whether these types of groups actually exist in your area (or any area for that matter) is another question.  It would be an option if you can find one.  Or you could start your own.




Books




If you're going to go the do it yourself route then books are an option.  A quick search on your favourite online book retailer will turn up such titles as Bass Guitar for Dummies, The Bass Book and others.




With these books you can read up on the techniques and look at pictures.




However, there is an important component missing here -- sound.  There is something a little odd about learning music without hearing music.




Online and DVD Courses




This is the area where online and DVD courses can shine.  They are DIY and you can go at your own pace, just like books.  They have the opportunity to add video and sound into the mix, so you can actually watch and listen as the teacher shows you what to do.  They are less expensive than private lessons.




This is the route that most appeals to me.  I'm a DIY kind of guy and I like to learn at my own pace in my own home.




One of the companies that I've discovered doing DVD lessons is Legacy Learning.  They've put together many excellent courses on piano, guitar, dancing and art.




They are finally getting cool and are releasing Learn and Master Spotlight Series -- Bass Guitar.  This is a 3 DVD set featuring Tony Marvelli who has worked with artists such as Brian Littrell, Phil Stacey and Mandisa.  It will be available April 30, 2010 but you can pre-order it now.




Your Next Move to Cool




So now you have to decide what you're going to do.  There are lots of great options available to you right now.  You need to decide which of these works best for you.  No one else can tell you -- well, maybe your mom can.




But it's time to put down the trombone, get a really cool hat and start whalin' on that bass!


About the Author

Bill is also known as LoneWolf (or LoneWolfMuskoka) throughout the internet.  By trade a contract web developer, teacher and programmer, he also loves writing.  These are blending into a new career as a writer, blogger and web traffic coach.




Bill is passionate about Jesus Christ, his wife and children, golf and hockey.  You can sample more of his writing at some of his blogs.



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Prescription Diet Pill Xenical Offered OTC?

Pharmacies have been selling orlistat, a fat-blocking diet pill, since 1999 under the brand name Xenical. Made by Roche, this prescription diet pill has been used by more than 22 million people worldwide. Now GlaxoSmithKline is seeking FDA approval to manufacture and market an over-the-counter (OTC) version of orlistat under the brand name Alli (pronounced "ally").




In January 2006 federal health advisors voted to recommend FDA approval of the new weight loss pill Alli. Although the approval process may take months, the FDA typically follows the recommendations of advisory committees. If approved by the FDA, it will mark the first time weight watchers can legally add the diet drug orlistat to their weight loss program without a prescription.




Pharmaceutical industry observers expect the FDA to approve OTC sales of Alli, but not everyone is convinced that they should.




Health and fitness experts are concerned that Alli isn't right for the average consumer. Tracie Johanson, a health club owner in Nampa, ID agrees with that assessment: "People looking for fast weight loss will be disappointed if they rely on a fat loss supplement like Alli. Orlistat and other diet products are never the answer to lifelong fitness. We like to see our gym members maintain their weight with a healthy diet and exercise rather than a diet supplement."




Unfortunately, many Americans seeking honest weight loss information will purchase Alli and add it to their diet plan without having any knowledge of the potential problems presented. "The company estimated 5 million to 6 million Americans a year would buy the drug over the counter. Those numbers could mean at least $1.5 billion a year in retail sales" (Source: CNN; Tuesday, January 24, 2006).




The potential problems associated with this weight loss product are numerous and daunting:




Results Are Mediocre At Best:




Consumer looking for quick weight loss results may be shocked to find that Alli cannot deliver those results. "In six-month clinical trials, obese people who took orlistat lost on average 5.3 pounds to 6.2 pounds more than did those who were given dummy pills" (Source: MSNBC; January 24, 2006). Losing just five to six pounds in six months is hardly a weight loss success story worth bragging about.




Users Will Gain Weight After They Quit Taking Alli:




Buyers tempted to add Alli to their diet program on the assumption that some weight loss is better than none will be annoyed to learn that any weight lost with Alli is not likely to be permanent. "'The pill's effect ends once its use is stopped', said Dr. Julie Golden, a medical officer in the FDA's division of metabolism and endocrinology products. ‘A previous study showed a progressive weight gain in patients after they stopped using orlistat,' Golden said" (Source: cnn.com; Tuesday, January 24, 2006). In other words, in order to maintain the minimal weight loss they've achieved, the consumer will need to keep using Alli forever. Not only would this solution be expensive, but it is also discouraged by the manufacturer of Alli (GlaxoSmithKline).




Weight Loss Drug Alli Is Not A Long Term Answer To Obesity:




With approximately two-thirds of the population overweight, customers in America want a weight loss plan they can stick with for life. Alli is not the answer, at least according to the maker: "Glaxo wants people to use it for only six months at a time, but as an over-the-counter item, its use would not be policed" (Source: MSNBC; January 24, 2006).




Alli Is An Expensive Way To Achieve Moderate Fat Loss:




While consumers pursuing easy weight loss will often pay more than they can afford to solve their weight issues, many will find the relatively high retail price of Alli prohibitive. The average consumer will pay $12 to $25 per week for product, much more than the average $29 monthly price for a gym membership. At prices ranging up to $100 per month, Alli is not a cheap diet pill at all.




Alli Effective Only When Combined With Diet And Exercise:




Doctors and medical experts have long held that the best weight loss program is regular exercise, a point validated by the manufacturers of Alli. "Glaxo said the drug helps the overweight slim down only when combined with a diet and exercise regimen. The drug's actual effect on weight loss is ‘gradual and modest,' said Steve Burton, Glaxo's vice president of weight control" (Source: CNN; Tuesday, January 24, 2006).




Alli Contains Only ½ The Potency Found In The Prescription Product:




Another reason why Alli may not help users lose weight fast is that it would contain just a half dosage of the active ingredient orlistat when compared to the prescription capsule. Half the dosage means half the results, which may not lead to the weight control success users are hoping for.




Alli Blocks Only 150 to 200 Calories:




Consumers seeking a weight loss supplement that will allow them to eat whatever they want and still drop the pounds will be displeased with Alli. "When taken with meals, orlistat blocks the absorption of about one-quarter of any fat consumed.....the equivalent of about 150 to 200 calories" (Source: MSNBC; January 24, 2006). Since there are 3,500 calories in a single pound of fat, Alli users can expect to lose one pound of body fat every 23 days assuming a constant diet and level of activity. Using the retail price estimates provided by GlaxoSmithKline, this translates into an investment of approximately $75 for each pound of fat lost, a hefty investment by any standard.




Vitamin Deficiency A Risk For Alli Consumers:




Although Alli may help some users lower their body fat percentage by a few points, the orlistat that prevents some fat from being absorbed into the body also prevents some vitamins from being metabolized. "Half of the patients enrolled in trials of the drug failed to understand labeling directions that they should take supplemental vitamins at least two hours before or after using the pills" (Source: CNN; Monday, January 23, 2006). Consumers are cautioned to take vitamin supplements two hours before or after using Alli, but with fifty percent of patients in the trial failing to follow these instructions it's difficult to imagine that Alli is the healthy weight loss answer for most people.




Alli Could Cause Further Complications For Special Populations:




Purchasers looking for rapid weight loss may find themselves unable to use Alli if they have had an organ transplant surgery or are on the medication warfarin. "The drug also could cause problems for organ transplant patients taking the drug cyclosporine as well as those on warfarin, a blood thinner. The drug's label would warn such patients against taking the weight loss pill" (Source: MSNBC; January 24, 2006).




Serious Side Effects Frustrate Alli Users:




Diarrhea, gas, incontinence and oily spotting are among the Alli side effects listed by GlaxoSmithKline. Unintended consequences such as these may hamper the lifestyle of the Alli customer, making this weight loss diet pill less than appealing. "After taking this pill you may have urgent needs to run to the bathroom, oily and uncontrollable diarrhea - all for the sake of avoiding 150-200 extra calories a day" (Source: Bedros Keuilian).




Alli Users Still Miss The Benefits Of Regular Exercise:




Even those customers who do find it possible to attain their ideal weight using Alli alone will still be passing up the multiple advantages of regular exercise. Because prescription weight loss pills don't actually cause the body to work, they will never be able to impart the same benefits as exercise. Only consistent exercise has been proven to help the user lose fat while at the same time lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, strengthening bones, etc.




Weight loss medications like Alli are not the best weight management solution because simply losing weight, while healthier than being obese, will not give us all the benefits of exercise. So even if Alli worked perfectly for all users without any side effects, it would still be inferior to achieving our health and fitness goals with exercise.




Consumers seeking weight loss tips and accurate diet information would do well to stop looking for the best diet pill and start a weight loss exercise program. The greatest fat loss supplement is still regular exercise, and no rapid weight loss pill will change that.




About the Author

Tracie Johanson is the founder of
Pick Up The Pace
, a 30-minute exercise studio for women focusing on fitness, health and nutrition for maximum weight loss. Please visit http://www.letspickupthepace.com/ for more information.

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Tuesday 22 February 2011

Guns For Dummies

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What are some good ipod apps?

May be interested in some you have to pay for but mostly looking for free ones. I like fire, painting, music, pictures, guns, swords, movies, etc. Thanks =)

Im really looking for this one where you kick this dummy down a flight of stairs and you get to pick which stairs you want and it rates you how how many bones it breaks, idk the name though.


The stair one is called "Stair Dismount"


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A quick introduction to facebook mafia wars

Welcome to the gang ridden world of Facebook Mafia Wars. If you are already playing Facebook Mafia Wars and just on the lookout for specific tips, browse the list of articles in the guide on the left to find the info you're looking for. Read Facebook Mafia Wars Tips

The game of facebook mafia wars is broken into a few key objectives. There is an industrial engine that rewards you for making smart choices and converting as much of your earned earnings into passive earnings as possible. The game is fun, addictive, and best of all can be played well with a minimum daily investment of time.
Your first time in

Cash

It is also worth realizing you have a checking account that you can store cash in, but any money in, but any cash the bank will not be reflected here.

It is vital in head honcho fights which are published in great detail in the Doin' the Job section. Apart from that, it just sets the amount of times you get attacked when a hit is put out on you and how many fights you can engage in before healing.
Energy

Energy is the principal source of your earned earnings and a big slice of your XP. It will come back one point every 5 minutes. Doin' the Job will give you a thorough breakdown on leveraging your energy as well as talking about the speed leveling system using energy. Roles and items will be your first focus after you get in to the game.

Staying power is used to attempt to attack other mafia wars players, rob other players, cash in on a smash on another player, sucker smacking, and placing hits on other players. Outside of roles, this is the sole other way to generate XP.
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The game will walk you through a straightforward series of examples of what the game contains once you are totally free to make your own choices. The first job is precisely what most will be about… You spend X energy for Y experience, some amount of money, and with some roles, a small chance at special loot. Like this first one as you can never get 2 or more experience per energy later in the game. And congratulations! Also read more Facebook Mafia Wars Cheats You got a loot item and a dummy NPC to invite in to your mob to get to size 1! We're going to talk more about Mafia size later and the Fightin' and Robbin' section has a load more to point out. Next you will make your first attack and then get your first property and the first real call comes in to play.

"Don" plus your last name works well and the game supports multiple folk with the same name. The more unique and unusual your name, the more thematic some of the in game text will be for your friends. As for character type, here is a break down on what the choice entails. Currently, there's no way to switch it after you make it, so consider carefully.


About the Author

I have been a fanatic of various facebook and myspace applications since the start of the social networking start-up! I started with just a game or two, than suddenly found myself becoming more and more skilled at many different applications. A lot of my colleagues and friends have asked me to write articles to help them get through these different games on facebook and myspace so I naturally came to EZine to spread the knowledge. Thank you for taking the time to read my work!



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Reverse Mortgage For Dummy - Availing of a Reverse Mortgage on a Farm

The passing of the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000 has provided senior citizen in the United States a sense of finance stability and control as they live out their remaining years in comfort while being able to acquire their basic needs such as medical and health care.  While there have been many articles and websites that have been published providing information about reverse mortgages, these articles have focused on the assumption that the property that you live in is either a single house, an apartment or a condominium unit.  But what if your property is a farm?  Will that make you eligible to take out a reverse mortgage?  The answer is yes.



One of the basic requirements needed to be met by a senior citizen who is considering to take out a reverse mortgage is that the property equity to be used is a fixed type of property.  This includes a farm.  Financial institutions and creditors offer not just home reverse mortgages but farm reverse mortgages as well.  The only difference between the two is the property whose equity will be liquidated and paid to the senior citizen taking out a reverse mortgage.  In this case, the appraiser would check on the equity value of your farm which is derive from deducting any existing loan or mortgage made against the farm from the fair market value of your farm.  Upon the approval of your farm reverse mortgage, you would be able to choose how the funds would be awarded to you.  You can have the option of receiving the funds in a lump sum or through monthly installments.  If you are currently maintaining an insurance policy or have any existing loans, you can also request the funds from the farm reverse mortgage to be used as a form of payment towards your insurance premiums or outstanding loan or mortgage following the schedule of payment you have arranged with your insurance company and creditor.



Although you may be having a steady flow of income, getting a reverse mortgage offers senior citizens a number of benefits that other mortgage or loan plans offered by financial institutions and creditors cannot provide.  One particular benefit which has made reverse mortgages highly favorable is the fact that no repayments are needed to be made to the financial institution or creditor.  This is applicable up to such a time that the borrower would decide to sell the property and move out.  Only then will the financial institution or creditor require the borrower to repay the funds in order to restore the original equity value of the home, or in this case, the farm.



Another benefit provided by farm reverse mortgages is that you do not lose ownership on your farm.  The reason for including your farm in the contract you would need to agree to with the financial institution or creditor is because it is the equity value of your farm that would be liquidated and awarded to you through the farm reverse mortgage.



There are a number of reasons why despite the fact that some senior citizens are able to still have a steady source of income to take out a farm reverse mortgage.  One of this is that the amount could be used to finance some improvements on the farm which would, in turn, allow you to generate more profit while increasing the equity value of your farm.  Another reason is to ensure coverage for healthcare and medical care.  As one becomes older, the premiums needed to be remitted for health and life insurance increases.  Instead of having to budget the current income being generated in the farm, many senior citizens would take out a reverse mortgage to shoulder the premium payments in order to ensure that are covered.


About the Author

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Monday 21 February 2011

Puppy Training For Dummies

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Chewing and Boredom, Games for Your Dog

Chewing is a normal stage of puppy behaviour, don't get a puppy if losing your best shoes and the legs off your furniture is going to bother you. Their teeth and gums hurt and they also like to experiment with new things. A baby has a dummy or a teething ring, what does your dog have?


If you have a young dog who is in the chewing phase (and remember for some breeds that is a long time) don't leave it in a cage with nothing to do. A sterile environment will drive your puppy mad and it could hurt itself chewing the cage. If you use a cage it is a good idea to always reward the dog for going in with a chew. Cages can be a very good way of containing a puppy. Although rare, there are cases of puppies being killed through chewing hazardous cleaning chemicals or electric cables. Safety is paramount.


There is no point in having dozens of toys out all over the house and expecting your dog to chew them when you leave. If those toys are accessible all the time then they are not very interesting when you are out. That is the moment the dog will go and find all the different things to chew up. It is better to have several toys out and every few days swap them for some other ones and keep doing that. Leave a chew or bone or a filled Kong. You can use an activity ball or other type and fill it with treats. A few small cubes of cheese make that more rewarding for the dog too. It can't work out why occasionally a lovely piece of cheese comes out.


If you use a specific treat, toy or bone to amuse your dog when left, always remove it when you return. Your dog will soon realise these special things only exist when you are out. With limited access, they tend to appreciate the toy or food more.


One of my favourite tricks is to give the dog a chew or bone in a taped up cardboard box. The dog will love chewing up the box to get at the treat and the whole thing is much more rewarding than just a chew.


Make sure your dog is occupied and preferably tired when you leave. Older dogs can chew out of boredom. A walk before you go to work or even a good play in the garden can tire them out. Some dogs like having a radio or tv left on or an old shirt of yours with your smell.


Clever and working breeds like to learn things. They need more mental exercise than physical. You can teach most dogs some simple but fun games.


Dogs can learn the names of several toys, some are better at this than others. Take a toy, let's say a rope and throw it, saying "fetch rope". Do this plenty of times. Then pick up another type of toy, let's say a ball and have one in each hand. Then letting the dog see both, throw the rope and use the command "fetch rope". At some point throw the ball instead and say nothing. If the dog gets it, just ignore it, throw the rope and command again. Then start throwing both toys and make a point of helping him or her to pick the rope. Once this is reliable, you can start again using a different toy from scratch. Dogs love working out which is the right toy and it is more stimulating than just fetching the nearest toy. In advance you can hide the one you intend to ask for to make it more challenging.


Lots of dogs are good at scenting out things. You can use this normal behaviour to make life more interesting by hiding chews and treats around the house. Under cushions or rugs or even spread a newspaper all over the floor, overlapping the pages a little. Hide a treat underneath and watch your dog trash the paper to get it and have great fun.


Another version of this is to get several plastic plant pots. Just take one to start with and let your dog see you put a treat underneath. Encourage the dog to turn over the pot to get the treat. Some dogs pick this up immediately, some use brute force and push the pot all over before realising they have to flip it. Once the dog gets the idea, introduce more pots and let the dog work out which one actually has the food. If the dog gets too good, buy heavier pots! You can also extend this for the dogs that need more work. Place the pots in different places around the garden rather than all together on the patio. Initially walk round with the dog, pointing at the pots as you find them. If you have done the original game properly the dog will realise that the pot means check for a treat. Eventually you should be able to send the dog off round the garden to find the pots and work out where the treat is. Always pick the pot up and put them away afterwards. The dog will lose interest if it keeps finding empty pots when you are not playing.


You can play a sort of fetch the human game too. This is also very useful if you are incredibly lazy! Get your partner to stand just outside the room and tell the dog, "go find X". The idea is that "X" will call the dog and praise it. You could teach the dog to bark or touch the person with a paw. Once the dog gets the idea, get the person to hide in a slightly more difficult place and not call the dog and so on. Only when the dog is reliably searching for the person can you swap people and names. The dog will enjoy scenting around and listening for clues.


I am sure that if you use your imagination you can think of lots of variations on this. Exercise, entertainment and attention make a happy dog.


About the Author

Debbie Connolly has worked with dog and cats for 25 years in all sorts of areas. Boarding, training, rescue and behaviour. She stars in the BBC TV series "Dog Borstal" and gives media interviews regarding dog issues. She is an Associate Member of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers and is the behaviour consultant for Bengal Cat Rescue and Zep the Dep Rottweiler Rescue.
Currently writing articles for a well known glossy Dog Magazine, she also writes about being single and has a humorous slant on most things. Originally from the North East, she is a straight talking, from the hip person and doesn't suffer fools!
Debbie loves horses but is a very nervous rider and frequently falls off. She has an ambition to own a smallholding one day and have pygmy goats. Her father was Irish by birth and she is soon to start some clinics in Southern Ireland although she would love to work in the USA.
One day she would like to retire to France,
"to live on wine, bread and cheese and sit in Paris cafes all day"
http://www.debbieconnolly.co.uk



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Sunday 20 February 2011

Solar Panels For Dummies

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I'm Looking for tutorial vids on basic electronics?

hi, im interested in fiddling aroudn with building some of my own LED lights, solar panels, and maybe one day a wind turbine.

but before all that, I still need to understand the basics. like what AC and DC is and resistors, and how electricity works. how to understand watts amps millamps or whatever.

anyways, i found loads of documents on this info, but i have a bit of a reading disorder. my brain understands and remembers video much better. anyone know any video tutorials on electronics?

thanks guys

(or at least a VERY easy to read electronics for dummies.. with lotsa pictures :P)


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Saturday 19 February 2011

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How to Get a Girlfriend

How long has it been since you’ve had a girlfriend? Whatever the case is, it’s much too long.  Today, after reading this guide, this will change.

First of all, I will tell you what this guide is not. This guide is not about how to get laid, Casanova; we are talking about a girlfriend that sticks around longer than just one night. This guide is also not meant to teach you how to salvage your already messed up relationship, although some of the lessons taught here may help you out there, bud.
The most important thing is forget about your stupid, absolutely wrong idea that your girlfriend should find out who you are on your first date. It is absolutely moronic to think like that, so NO you are NOT going to show her who you are. You will show her who she wants to see. Ok? If you disagree then stop reading here and forget about ever having a girlfriend. You will spend the rest of your life raiding dungeons with your guildies.

Let’s start with you.

Learn about the world you live in and forget about the world your level 70 mage lives in: Your girlfriend will be scared off if you tell her that you stayed up until 5am running that 25 man raid. In fact don’t mention anything about your favorite video game. Learn about the political issues, what’s going on in the world, even the weather, and get some personal opinions about these, pick a candidate and know why you picked him, or whatever the political issue is. It is better for you to believe something different than she believes than not to have an opinion or even worse not knowing anything about that issue. Some common issues popular during the writing of this guide are abortion, gay marriage, presidential nominee, housing market, economy, North American Union(NAFTA) and several world issues such as hunger, oil, and others. Get opinions about all of these and decide not just whether you are anti-abortion but also why you believe that this is the right way, find out the oppositions arguments and learn to defend against those too. She needs to know that you have a head on your shoulders.

Learn to be funny: Start with the jokes on ComedyCentral.com and watch the Comedy Central channel. There are a bazillion websites, movies, etc. for you to pick up new material from. Now this is a difficult part because what you may think is funny, may not be funny to someone else, i.e. your new perspective girlfriend. So tell your friends, family, even random people on the street/mall if you’re brave enough and see if they laugh or sit there with a blank stare. If most people laugh then you should be okay. Also avoid racy jokes, i.e. blond, black, gross, overly sexual, etc. If you can get away with telling it to your mother or grandmother or some other prude in your family then you should be all right.

Get cleaned up: Now I’m not saying go shave if your beard is a part of you. If your buddies don’t make fun of you because you look like a dill weed with your semi-beard that looks like you are a 13 year old trying to pass for 18 then keep it. What I mean by clean up is wash your clothes and NO your luck will not go away if you wash your gross baseball cap; ditto with your tidy whiteys and socks. Wash it all with detergent and if it’s supposed to be white then add some bleach to it. Get some cologne, and if you are trying to tell me that you already have some then I will soccer punch you. Don’t wear the cologne because you like how it smells, or how it looks, or you think it has a cool name, or the one that your mother/aunt/grandma/dad/etc gave to you. Get the one that she thinks smells good. A great place to start is Macy’s (some of you still call it Bon Marche, or The Bon) they have a huge selection and ask one of the girls, I repeat girls, there to help you pick one out. A couple that you can’t go wrong with is Fierce by Abercrombie and Fitch or Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani. Another tip here is do maybe 2 sprays on your shirt and a half a spray on the front tip of your neck; NEVER spray it under your armpits, sweat and cologne mixed DO NOT smell good. Finally, never substitute cologne for a shower; cologne wears off your stench doesn’t.

Next is your environment.

Dude if you are 18 or older and you’re still living with mom and dad then you are a loser. I don’t care about your situation, that you’re going to college and that saves you money, whatever…you are a duesh bag. Get a roommate and rent an apartment. Or if you can afford it buy a home and get roommates. Roommates can be a good thing, when you take your girl to your place and you have somewhat normal roommates she will probably feel more comfortable there than if you live alone; this is true until you’re 30 years old or older, by then it is better if you live solo. Keep your pad clean, get on your roommates to clean up the crap that their dog left a week ago in your yard. Keep your yard mowed and green. Clean up the dishes and dirty clothes that are lying around. Have a big screen TV, or at least a TV bigger than 13 inches and a Playstation/Xbox/Nintendo. Remember you are a normal guy so get rid of that Atari, except for you and your nerdy friends, no one thinks that an Atari is cool. Your couches should be decent too, leather is nice but anything that doesn’t make you feel dirty by sitting there will work. Put up posters around the living room of your favorite stuff and please make sure it’s not a poster of the newest version of Redhat Linux; gangster characters, hot chicks, and favorite movies work well.

Your room needs to be clean too, decorate as you like just don’t go too nuts about posting your next W.O.W. character’s talent builds or the armor/weapon you want to get. Tone it down with the nerdy stuff. Also make sure your bed is at least a twin size, although a king/queen is better. A single will just not do, your idiotic argument that it will help you cuddle is just that, idiotic. Your comforter cover should be something decent too, the one your mom gave you that has the pink flowers on it is a bad deal, burn it. If you’re into weird crap like hacking computers, slicing your wrists, etc. get rid of any signs of that…by the way if you’re really into slicing your wrists a girlfriend right now is a bad idea, check yourself into a mental hospital first. Finally make sure your place doesn’t smell like dog poo. It’s probably not good if it smells like flowers either, but it’s better that than dog poo. Fabreeze is your friend here; fabreeze the crap out of all your furniture, clothes, roommates, etc.

Your friends/roommates, unfortunately, are something your girlfriend is going to use to learn more about who you are. So tell your friends to stop acting like turds and stop telling her stupid, boring, or scary crap about you. If she finds out that you are being hunted down by the FBI for hacking into their database then you can forget about any chance you might have with her, she’ll bail for the door faster than you can blink. Also make sure your friends notice her, are nice to her, but that’s it; if your friends are likely to stare at her tits all night long then you’re in trouble. It also helps you out if those friends have their own girlfriends.

Your car needs to be clean inside and out. No fowl smells, new car scent usually works well, even if you’re rolling around in a 1960 Gremlin. Bumper stickers are ok and are usually preferred unless you drive a nice car such as a Beamer. It doesn’t cost that much to fix the spider web crack in your windshield, so go do it. Also you must have a car of some kind, if you’re some kind of a nature freak that only rides a bike then ok, but still have a car that runs so you can take her to dinner instead of having her pick you up.

Now we will cover where to look for her.

Ok, right off the bat, forget about picking up your girlfriend from the bar, strip club, whore house, etc. You will NOT pick up girlfriend material here…no, shut up, I don’t care about your or your friend’s last girlfriend and where you/he found her. A bar only has whore material or girls that are there to get a free drink from you.

Have your roommate’s girlfriend/sister/your friends introduce you to a girl. Let these people know that you are on the prowl. This is probably the easiest way to get a girlfriend as you have someone vouching for you, “….I know this guy, he’s pretty cool, you should meet him…” type of thing gives you an advantage because she trusts the person vouching for you so that automatically translates to her having a small trust in you.

Join a church, more specifically a church youth group, small group etc. HOWEVER join it because you are sincerely interested in the church/group. This one will take time before you find the right group/girl, and even more time before you can start making a move on your new found perspective girlfriend. If you make a move too early here, she will think that you joined the group for the wrong reasons. If you join a group that you hate she will notice that you are not involved in any discussions and will see you for the weasel that you are.

As weird and boring as it can be, one of the best places to meet girlfriend material is at operas or Shakespearian type plays. Just make sure that you arrive early so you can “mingle” before the play. This works really well if you can get another guy AND girl to go with you.

Sports activities such as football, baseball, basketball, soccer and other games are another good place although less likely that you will have time to build any kind of relationship here as a decent girl may need two or three exposures to you before phone numbers can be exchanged; although if she comes to most of a particular team’s games and usually sits in the same area than you have a chance.

Go to all BBQ’s, parties and weddings. These are great places to meet decent chicks. Even if this is a family function, it is common for your family members to bring a friend to such an event and as long as you and this cousin or whatever are on good terms you have an easy in with this friend.

More recently meeting people online is the new thing to do. I would recommend this as a last resort because as there are stories of happy endings with these things, it is more common that you will be 1) be forced to deal with insane amounts of spam and 2) that your “perfect match” turns out to be some kind of a psycho/stalker/etc.

Now we will cover making contact with your potential girl.

The first rule of thumb when trying to grab a girl is that you can NOT come across as easy. Where ever this place is, it is crucial that she thinks that she has to put some effort into “getting you”; that you are a wild Bronx and she has to break you in order for her to make you into a proper man. If you don’t she has zero interest in you/ bored. That means that you have to be constantly talking to other girls, yes show her attention, but only a little bit more than the other girls at this place. Make the other girls laugh, but also make her laugh. Finish her off about how dang cute her hair looks. That’s it. One compliment, hair is usually a good one. If hair is an obvious “no go” (dreadlocks, bald, etc) then compliment her perfume; but again keep to one compliment. Smile to her across the room, but don’t stare. If she glances in your direction, look at her, smile and go back to your conversation. If things are successful then phone numbers are exchanged the first time you see her. Be bold about asking her for her phone number if you received any signs that she’s interested in you (if she glances at you from across the room and smiles…that’s a GREAT sign). If she didn’t respond the first time you see her, don’t give up yet. Next time you see her, follow the same procedure, have new jokes, be funny/interesting/etc. It is quite common that your cousin or whoever calls you and tells you that this girl wants you to have her number or she might call you personally.

Finally we will cover your first date.

Once phone numbers have been exchanged, the next day YOU call her ONE time. Let me repeat that for you. YOU CALL HER ONLY ONE TIME. Her machine did record the message, you did not forget to say anything, and she does have caller ID. If she doesn’t call you back that day wait 2 more days before calling back ONE MORE TIME. If no response again then DO NOT CALL HER AGAIN!!! Wait to meet her in person again. Message should be sweet and to the point “…hey I was thinking dinner and a movie Friday or Saturday, would love for you to be my date, let me know if you can fit me into your schedule, my number is xxx-xxxx…” that’s all you need to say.

You pay for EVERYTHING and tip well. Don’t open the door to your car for her unless you don’t have automatic locks. You DO open the door for her to every building such as theater, restaurant, and if you’re lucky your pad. Make sure that you have reservations for the restaurant, even if you’re taking her to some cheap place like Olive Garden, an hour wait is a HUGE mood kill. If she drinks you should drink too, if you’re not sure ask her. Just don’t get drunk; one glass of wine, one beer, OR one mixed drink. Remember you’re driving, she should feel safe with you. If you are an alcoholic and you manage to get drunk on your first date, first of all you are a total moron and you can forget about a second date, but second you might be able to salvage it if you at least pay for a taxi home.

That’s it. From now on you’re on your own. If you didn’t get laid your first night then that’s even better, remember you’re here for the long haul and there will be plenty of opportunities to experience her later. I’ll leave you with one last tip. Confidence is the single most determining factor in your success with relationships. If you don’t have a lot of it there are a few things you can do. Right away hit the gym, and go EVERY DAY. Forget about this 3 times a week crap. Monday through Friday you’re in the gym for at least one hour. Pick one muscle group for each day. Next thing, enroll in a debate class at your high school or college. The more of a conversationalist you are, the better at arguing or being a smart ass you are, the more confident you will be. Play a sport/join a team; and no bowling and chess are not considered sports. Finally keep trying until you succeed, just because the first girl turned out to be a disaster keep trying…even if this is your tenth time, still keep trying. The more you do it the better you become at it. Good luck in your endeavors…and next time I see you, I hope that there will be some cutie hanging on to your arm.


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Serj Sagan is the CEO and owner of a male enhancement company, Male Enhancement Research. Dedicated to find the real truth about male enhancement products and companies and expose it to the consumer. Copyright 2003 Serj Sagan of http://www.enhancementresearch.com. This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached.



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Friday 18 February 2011

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1. View the Exhibit to examine the description for the SALES table.
Which views can have all DML operations performed on it? (Choose all that apply.)
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WHERE cust_id = 2034
WITH CHECK OPTION;
B. CREATE VIEW v1
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WITH CHECK OPTION;
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2.View the Exhibit and examine the structure of the SALES, CUSTOMERS, PRODUCTS, and TIMES tables.
The PROD_ID column is the foreign key in the SALES table, which references the PRODUCTS table. Similarly, the CUST_ID and TIME_ID columns are also foreign keys in the SALES table referencing the CUSTOMERS and TIMES tables, respectively.
Evaluate the following CREATE TABLE command:
CREATE TABLE new_sales(prod_id, cust_id, order_date DEFAULT SYSDATE)
AS
SELECT prod_id, cust_id, time_id
FROM sales;
Which statement is true regarding the above command?
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B. The NEW_SALES table would get created and all the NOT NULL constraints defined on the specified columns would be passed to the new table.
C. The NEW_SALES table would not get created because the column names in the CREATE TABLE command and the SELECT clause do not match.
D. The NEW_SALES table would get created and all the FOREIGN KEY constraints defined on the specified columns would be passed to the new table.
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Thursday 17 February 2011

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When should a person get a teacher to learn the guitar?

Can the movie Guitar for dummies or the movie that came with the guitar is enough to let me learn without paying for a teacher?
Im having trouble making an F major( I think my fingers are too short) and D major is very hard to do!
In the 2 movies...they provide visual information of the basics and provide folk songs to sing and play to. Also teach techniques such as using the fingers instead of a pic (keep in mind that I said fingers not finger...that means using all of them..most of them..) Though they teach nothing about notes...what's worse is that I have been playing base clef all my life not treble.
My parent's have a friend who is a composer that also teachs many kids and students on a great variety of instruments...I'd like to ask him but it will be hard since he might not accpet a payment seeing as how my parents have been friends with him all my life.
(about the finger problem..Im 17..and my shortest finger is 7.6 and tallest is 8 cm)


Ask your parents friend for some advice. I too have very short fingers and a teacher taught me different techniques to use when I had trouble doing bar chords and such. You have to know your limitations and work on ways to get around them. Maybe your parents' friend can recommend someone to help you. Good luck


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Wednesday 16 February 2011

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Flea markets, garage sales, secondhand shops, and dollar outlets are great places to use your imagination to locate props for your haunted residence effects. You can also trick out your jack-o-lanterns with bewitching handmade halloween masks that you minimize out from black felt or construction paper.




 




Give "dressed to kill" a full new which means with a pumpkin headed specter. Here's how: Carve a grimacing jack-o-lantern, then cautiously attach it to the leading of an previous dressmakers dummy, or some thing related. Drape the "mannequin" with tattered hunting two ply cheesecloth or torn up outdated white sheets, and position it in the foyer to greet your visitors. If you are prepared to commit a tiny extra, you can order a smoke/mist machine that provides a really eerie ambiance to your other decor. I have seen them retail for about $60 at some outlets.




 




Attempt these straightforward suggestions for a fright fest- conjure up a devilish hunting dessert by frosting slice and bake sugar cookies with white icing. Then, commencing at the cookie's center, pipe circles of black icing. Develop creepy cobwebs by alternately dragging a toothpick from the middle to the edge and from the edge to the middle of the cookie. Scooped out mini pumpkins can develop into spidery votives thank you to tealights and pipe cleaners. Following scooping out the pumpkin, make spider legs out of black pipe cleaners and area a tea light in the hollow of the gourd.




 




Grown ups and little ones alike can have a spooktacular time at a Hallowen household celebration. Let your creativity soar!




 




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