laura biagiotti http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for laura biagiotti Copyright 2008 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:40:59 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/laura+biagiotti Landlord Tenant Law In Plain English: "Abandonment And Surrender" http://www.artwoo.com/article/landlord-tenant-law-in-plain-english-abandonment-and-surrender http://www.artwoo.com/article/landlord-tenant-law-in-plain-english-abandonment-and-surrender#comments Tue, 08 May 2007 03:34:57 +0000 tedlegal adviceouter mongolialandlord tenantdouble dippinglegalesewilling to pay http://www.artwoo.com/article/landlord-tenant-law-in-plain-english-abandonment-and-surrender legal advice.

In landlord-tenant , "abandonment and surrender" refers to the process by which a lease is termina prior to the end of its term. For example, suppose Tenant Ted signs a lease from January 1 to December 31 with rent payments due on the first of every month, pays the rent on time for the first four months, and then moves to on April 8. What can Laura Landlord do about it?

First of all, she cannot move in another tenant before Ted's next rent payment becomes due (May 1) - no allowed. The property is Ted's to possess at least until he becomes delinquent in paying rent.

Second of all, as long as Ted continues sending a rent check every month, he can become live in a tent in Outer Mongolia and Laura will still not have the right to move in another tenant until January of the following year, when Ted's lease expires.

So what if Ted stops paying monthly rent?

Well, if he's just a couple of days late, then under most leases and under the laws of most states, Laura will still have to wait a certain specified period (maybe a month) before she can terminate the lease and move in another tenant. At that point Ted will owe Laura damages equal to one month's rent plus any expenses he caused Laura by terminating his lease early (suppose, for example, that she couldn't find a new tenant as much as Ted was paying - Ted will owe Laura the difference multiplied by the number of months remainng on the lease). Because Laura chose to terminate the lease, she can no longer demand that Ted pay the entire year's rent.

But Laura doesn't have to terminate the lease at all if she doesn't want to. Suppose she's charging Ted rent at a rate that is way above market value? She may decide to sue Ted for back rent instead. In this case she is NOT terminatng the lease (and Ted can't terminate it without proper grounds). She sue Ted in small claims court every month as rent comes due, or she can wait until the end of the lease term and sue him for it all at once (as long as the statute of limitations hasn't expired). What she probably can't do is, for example, sue Ted in June and ask the court to make Ted pay in advance all the way through December - she'll probably have to wait for Ted to fail to pay each month before she can sue him for that month's rent. "Real Estate Law in Plain English" is located at http://realpropertylaw.blogspot.com. See also http://realpropertylaw.blogspot.com/2007/04/landlord-tenant-law-tenancies-a= t-will.html. ]]> Bush Claims Approval Rating At All Time High; His Wife Told Him http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-claims-approval-rating-at-all-time-high-his-wife-told-him http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-claims-approval-rating-at-all-time-high-his-wife-told-him#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:27:12 +0000 yes deargeorgy porgythose sweet wordswhisper in my earpresident bushguessfaithful wife http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-claims-approval-rating-at-all-time-high-his-wife-told-him President Bush unconcerned about his approval rating, which has now sunk to 33%?

He's certain it's at an all-time high. How does he know? He asked his ever-.

For instance, here is the transcript of a discussion with the reliable spouse that was leaked to the press by their ever-attentive dog.

"Laura, I'm feeling a little down today."

"Why, George?"

"I the mood just goes with how I'm feeling about my approval rating."

"What approval rating?"

"You know, the one that's not as high as it used to be. I try not to care, but -- "

"-- Poor Georgy-Porgy, I can't bear to see you feel so low."

"Then, please, cheer me up."

"Did you say 'up'?"

"Yes, dear. once again only you know how."

"Of course, dear."

"Then tell me, how is my approval rating?"

"It couldn't be higher."

Really? Tell me more."

"It's so high I can't tell you."

"Really? How do you know?"

"Because I approve of you."

"Thank you, Laura. I needed to hear that. But do you just approve of me? Or do you approve of me more than you ever did?"

"How could you doubt me? Of course, I approve of you more than ever."

"Wow, what a high. I'm feeling better already. Still, sometimes I can't help thinking that things over in Baghdaddy aren't going as well as I'd like."

"I know, dear. But how can you be blamed for what's going on way over there. How were you to know those idiotic Iraqis would decide to destroy their own country? All you wanted to do is free them from that awful dictator your dad decided not to free them from when he was at the doorway to Saddam's palaces."

"No way I could ever have guessed what kind of stew I was jumping into. And to think: all I wanted to do is implement freedom, democracy, and other more or less Western values."

"You only had intentions that should score high in the polls."

"You're right, Laura. And intentions are what count. To heck with results. They're a darn nuisance. I'm feeling better already."

"I'm so glad, sweetheart."

"So tell me, Laura, just to make me feel 100%. Is my rating with you at an all-time high?"

"Yes, George, it is. And just to prove it, look." She held up her hand as high as she could, pointed to it, and said, "Hi."

"That high?"

"Even hi'er." Then she stood up on her toes and, reaching till her arm hurt, said, "Hi, hi, hi-er still!"

"Thanks, Laura. That looks like higher than ever to me." Tom Attea, humorist and creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway. Critics have called his writing "delightfully funny," "witty," with "good, genuine laughs" and "great humor and ebullience." ]]> Laura Roppe- Country Music Star is Unleashed! http://www.artwoo.com/article/laura-roppe-country-music-star-is-unleashed http://www.artwoo.com/article/laura-roppe-country-music-star-is-unleashed#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:57:31 +0000 mainstream country radiokenny chesneyscountry music chartsjodie messinacountry music scenecountry flavorsstellar musicianship http://www.artwoo.com/article/laura-roppe-country-music-star-is-unleashed country music scene by storm, as this engaging singer/songwriter is more than just country music ear candy.

For many years, her career in music had taken a back seat to a legal career, marriage and being a mother, but when the 'music itch' became too strong, she resumed her career in music. In 2006, Laura was the lead singer of the popular Southern California cover band CoolBandLuke, belting out cover tunes from artists such as Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Blondie, Lucinda Williams, and Kelly Clarkson. Combining an eclectic mix of influences (such as the Indigo Girls, Carly Simon, Shania Twain among many others) and Laura's unique voice and fresh style, the debut CD is a compelling array of edgy country girl sounds and rare, intoxicating . Let's explore the music:

The single, "Mama Needs A Girls Night Out," is certain to top and is full of fun country music, memorable lyrics ("babies on the brain" and "put your skinny jeans on") and a "Mom's Gone Wild" chorus that every mother who hears the cut can identify with. And when you add inventive guitar work, titillating fiddle work and -you have a recipe for success. The title cut, "Girl Like This," combines a Shania Twain-like sassiness with an infectious melody and will be right at home on the .

"Fly Fly Fly," with Edie Brickel-like vocals, is a fun, country ditty and just makes you tap your foot with anticipation and sing along. "Float Away" may remind some of , but others may hear vintage Carly Simon and the song is sung with angelic precision and passion. The cut "Little Daughter" may be her signature ballad, with poignant, emotional lyrics that is sung and played with tenderness and warmth that shows you that it is sincere.

Other songs include the sashaying cut "Ooh La La," with great guitar licks adeptly mixed with her unique country growl and spicy solos. "Come To Me" is another fantastic country number, with dreamy lyrics and achingly tender acoustics. "Sing A Love Song" is full of inventive harmonies and an irresistible chorus. And the cut, "Crazy About You And Me," just may be a new look at love gone wrong and has a delicious catchiness to it.

All in all, there is not a weak cut on Laura Roppe's debut CD, "Girl Like This." The music transcends typical country music boundaries and is full of expressive vocals, polished country pop and well-crafted instrumental sections and will certainly take the country music scene by storm. This stunning debut is just what country music has been looking for and I, for one, can't wait to hear more!

Laura Roppé Band:

Laura Roppé- vocals
Albert Margolis- hammond organ
Jann Hoff- bass
Jennifer Argenti- violin/fiddle
Crystal Keith- vocalist
Ricky Lewis- lead guitar
Alex Fuller- drums
Brian Rogers- lap steel guitar

Visit Laura and hear the music:

http://www.ilike2rock.net/members/193/

www.lauraroppe.com

http://www.myspace.com/lauraroppeAuthor Robert Benson writes about rock/pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com, where you can pick up a copy of his ebook called "The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting." Have your vinyl records appraised at http://www.vinylrecordappraisals.com]]> I'd Rather Die Than Be Fat and Other Stupid, Moronic Things People Say That Annoy Us http://www.artwoo.com/article/id-rather-die-than-be-fat-and-other-stupid-moronic-things-people-say-that-annoy-us http://www.artwoo.com/article/id-rather-die-than-be-fat-and-other-stupid-moronic-things-people-say-that-annoy-us#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:08:28 +0000 hollywood starletshollywood starlettrain conductorschunky girlsass babesdiet pillsskinny ass http://www.artwoo.com/article/id-rather-die-than-be-fat-and-other-stupid-moronic-things-people-say-that-annoy-us chunky girls actually say, "I'd rather die than be fat." We know they do. We've heard them say it and we're positive we've read it somewhere but we don't want to have to look it up and prove it. That would take extra typing and that's exercise. Who needs skinny digits?

We would like to point out how self-centered, selfish, stupid, and damn dumb that statement is. The world is full of people dying who don't want to - of war, pestilence, natural disaster, disease, and starvation to name a few. Yet we have women in this very wealthy [for now] country who whine that they'd rather die because they don't look like a .

The first thing to know is that don't even look like Hollywood starlets. Have you ever seen one of these doggy babes before the hair and make up and personal trainer and ? They looked just like us! Like real women with real hips who might even have real lives. Laura started her career making films in Hollywood but because she didn't want to follow in her mother's footsteps on the path of anorexia, she couldn't compete with the pencil thin babes that were all the rage in those days.

But hip-hip hooray, the times they are achanging. Now we have Ugly Betty -- who isn't really ugly and not in our opinion fat ... but compared to Nicole Kidman she's a moose. But don't we all love her anyway? We have tons of gorgeous B-FABs (Beautiful Fat ) to look up to now - the gorgeous Jennifer Hudson, Latifah the Queen and bootilicious Kim Kardashian to name just a few. Why are women still berating themselves when we finally have role models that we can respect and emulate?

We're tired of being lectured by skinny-ass doctors, friends, relatives, neighbors, cashiers, and strangers in line behind us at the Duane Reade about how we are risking our health because of our size and how shameful that is. These people are often criticizing us while smoking, on their way to a bar for a martini lunch or simply breathing the air in a city. Why, we wonder out loud caustically, do they think they belong on their high horses? Oh yes. Some of them are also doing horse. The heroin. The smack. Even that is better than being fat according to this narrow minded, biased, thin-obsessed, mental-health-sucking pop culture. Not that we're annoyed (yes we are.)

There's lots worse things than being overweight. They include being mean to others, being arrogant and shallow and concerned with nothing except what we were born looking like. We say it's time to change that. We'd rather live and be happy than spend our time obsessing about thin-ness. Laura is a size 14 and Janette is a size medium, large, extra large, 16, 18 or 20 depending on the outfit. Surely there is more to judge us by than that. Laura and Janette weigh about the same but Laura is 5'11" and Janette fits neatly underneath a table (5'3"). We have lives, boyfriends, businesses and a mission. That mission is to carry a message of self acceptance for B-FABs (Beautiful Fat Ass Babes) everywhere that we can use to beat those mean skinny babes over the head with.

We are fine as we are. And you, the reader who isn't a stick figure ... you're fine too.

Don't waste time hating yourself. Self-loathing is more fattening than fudge. Hating yourself will just make it all worse. Instead, get a cookie, put your feet up and spend some time learning to love yourself as you are and leave the dying alone. Hrmmph. It's time someone took a stand and said this!Laura Banks and Janette Barber are the bestselling authors of Embracing Your Big Fat Ass (Atria). They write about positive body-image, weight-acceptance, self-esteem with humor. It's time to love your BFA (Big Fat Ass). Janette is a 6 time Emmy-Award winning producer/writer and Laura is a columnist at Tarot.com. Embracing Your Big Fat Ass.]]> Law Of Attraction: The Driving Force Behind All Success And Failure http://www.artwoo.com/article/law-of-attraction-the-driving-force-behind-all-success-and-failure http://www.artwoo.com/article/law-of-attraction-the-driving-force-behind-all-success-and-failure#comments Sun, 19 Nov 2006 16:27:13 +0000 quotlaw of attractionbanged upups and downsmistakenegative energieslimitless wealth http://www.artwoo.com/article/law-of-attraction-the-driving-force-behind-all-success-and-failure
First of all, I hope you're having a fantastic day. I know you've had some really good things happen in your life already today. I also realize there's a good chance you've been a little bruised and by life's .

What can I say: life happens.

But to leave it at that and not probe deeper into the mystery of yourself?

That's a .

It's a mistake because whether you realize it or not, you're constantly creating your life. Take it or leave it...that's how it is.

To better understand this, let's look at a principle taken directly from the ' Success System'

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and;He ceased to fight for anything, knowing, as he looked back over his life, that resistance and resentment create an energy which is always destructive and that it is far better to let go of everything which can be held only under the andquot;Law of Forceandquot; and use the energy toward creating something else under the andquot;Law of Harmonious Attraction.andquot;

He Ceased to Fight for Anything

My partner Laura and I had an animated discussion about this the other day. Look, this is a warring universe. Not only are nations at war around the globe all the time, but positive and themselves are always in conflict with one another.

So the point I was making is this: you have not only the right but also an obligation to defend and preserve your home, the safety of your family and even your personal space.

You have to set the rules on how people can and can't treat you. If you don't, then the people who are driven by power without love will certainly walk all over you.

At the same time, what Laura focused on was so important I knew I had to share it with you - because it's about the working in your life. She said this to me:

When life doesn't appear to be going 'your way', don't get angry and resentful. All that does is magnetize you to more of the same (remember: the goal is to attract into your life more of what you do want).

If your wife, your husband, your children or your boss..if anyone in your life does something that hurts you or invades your space, by all means 'establish yourself' and let them know what's acceptable and what isn't.

The Dual Nature Of This World

But you have to leave it at that. If you continuously focus on the dual nature of this world, you'll only experience anguish, frustration and ultimately...failure.

(By the way, Law of Attraction is at work all the time! As I'm writing this, I decided to take a break for a minute and check email. I received three messages and one was titled, andquot;Livan War real picturesandquot;. And I'd just finished saying that this was a 'warring universe!')

Frustration, fear, resentment and feeling like everyone is out to get you - these will all be very real experiences for you if you keep your attention on them and harbor these negative energies inside yourself.

So to start working with the Law of Attraction more proactively, here is what I'd like you to do: for the next few days, practice relaxing.

If something seems to 'go against you', I want you to tell yourself, andquot;this is really working in my favor. I may not know how or why, but I believe it will lead me to better things. Say this as many times as you have to.

Tell yourself, andquot;this is really working in my favor. I may not know how or why, but I believe it will lead me to better things.andquot;

Eventually, belief and faith will turn to knowingness...you'll know with certainty that you are powerful, you are on your way to having massive success, and, most importantly: your efforts are supported by life.

* You are powerful. * You're on your way to having massive success. * Your efforts are supported by life.

To Your Accelerated Success,

Keith Matthew and Laura Roman Lopez Keith Matthew and Laura Roman Lopez have been teaching Law of Attraction and wealth building techniques for more than 12 years. Visit http://www.pathwaystopower.com/ns-freecd.html to get a Free 'Limitless Wealth' CD that will teach you how to manifest more money and success in your life. ]]> One Of The Best Coastal Vacations In Rimini, Italy! http://www.artwoo.com/article/one-of-the-best-coastal-vacations-in-rimini-italy http://www.artwoo.com/article/one-of-the-best-coastal-vacations-in-rimini-italy#comments Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:25:01 +0000 rimini italyrimini hotelvacations in italyvacation in italycoastal vacationsmediterranean seaausa http://www.artwoo.com/article/one-of-the-best-coastal-vacations-in-rimini-italy Coastal Vacations in Rimini, Italy!

If you have a thing for the seas and the beach, should be on top of your list. Rimini offers one of the best coastal and is popular for its longs coastlines and beautiful shores- it is definitely worth a visit.

Rimini is a picturesque city of the Emilia-Romagna region and is actually the capital city of the Rimini Province. It can be found right in the heart of the Adriatic Sea in between the Marecchia River and the . You can also find a great view of the atop the high spots all throughout the city.

The great waters of Rimini proved to be a great factor in improving the city's economy. Coast navigation and fishing are the main industries of Rimini. Because tourists from all over the world go to Rimini year in and year out, the tourism industry boomed and seaside resorts that offer world-class service and accommodations make this city very popular.

If you dream of a coastal vacation but wanted less of the crowd, head on to Rimini. It is known to be the "resort" island in Italy where people can enjoy the sea, the sun and the breeze of the Mediterranean Sea. Just so you know, there would be no bus tours filled with foreigners here so be sure to have your Italian phrase book handy with you.

Downtown you can also find designer's boutiques that would get any fashionista excited. There are also top-class restaurants, bars and nightclubs that you can find in the Rimini. Hotel Continental e dei Congressi and Hotel River are two of the hotels where you can spend the night.

So if you really wanted a coastal , head to east coast Italy and find Rimini! Joe Karakas an expert traveller, especially in Europe. He owns and operate several travel related websites including Hotel Villa http://Laura.com, Coastal Vacations. He also give travel tips at his websites. ]]> Fat Bias is Alive and Well and Thriving in the Land of Sushi http://www.artwoo.com/article/fat-bias-is-alive-and-well-and-thriving-in-the-land-of-sushi http://www.artwoo.com/article/fat-bias-is-alive-and-well-and-thriving-in-the-land-of-sushi#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:22:22 +0000 tokai universityweight biaspounds in a stonehow many pounds in a stonetemper fitcorn syrupwhat on earth http://www.artwoo.com/article/fat-bias-is-alive-and-well-and-thriving-in-the-land-of-sushi temper fit.)...we're having the vapors because we just read -- in the NEW YORK TIMES -- that, in Japan, weight terrorism has begun.

Under a new law that they passed companies and local government now not only can but must measure the waistlines of their employees and citizens. If your waist is above the legal limit you get "re-education." We're pretty sure that means they can get D.W.E (Driving While Eating) convictions. will they do to people who accidentally slip and eat a donut before they get measured? Yoichi Ogushi, a professor at 's School of Medicine was quoted saying that the Japanese were all too thin to need this new law but that in the US there are so many people over 100 kilos that it would be useful. (100 kilos is about 220 pounds). On the upside we now have some clue as to how much a kilo is. We still have no idea how many -- which is how they do your weight in England ("That cow -- she's 25 stone!")

Still, learning a few numbers isn't really enough to set our minds to rest on this one. Are there some obscure lines in the Patriot Act we don't know about yet? Is it possible that we live in a world where they have marketed us into our size 22's and that they now plan to make a killing fining us for our flub? Is all that white flour and they hide in our food really just a long term plan to get our money? In Japan, if their employees don't lose the poundage, the companies get fined. How do you spell fired? As if it isn't already hard enough to get a job in a society that, while banning all other kinds of bias, tolerates and even encourages ? They will also, in Japan, fine the local governments where the thick waisted people work, contribute and raise their children. Can there be any greater way to foster hate crimes than billing tax payers because their neighbors binged on Pepperidge Farm and Hagan Daz? Oh....we has the willies on this one!

Oh yeah. We're steamed (not fried.) In the NY Times article they go on to say that in Japan they don't say you are "fat." They say you are "metabo." They say the word makes it easier for people to hear. Maybe this comment will make it easier for them to hear: B-FABs (Beautiful Fat Ass Babes) say you can take your "metabo" and ram it! The article suggests that some experts say that the Japanese government guidelines are so extreme that it will be almost impossible to meet them. They say that some people there think the real purpose of the anti-metabo laws are so they can eventually shift the health care costs from public to private funds. Are you starting to get the chills now too? Did you see Michael Moore's movie "Sicko?" It is so easy to imagine that insurance companies would leap at a chance to blame us for our illnesses and refuse to cover anything for anyone bigger than the Olsen Twins -- either one.

Has there ever been a greater need for us B-FABs to bond? We need our own big-ass Washington Lobby. We volunteer. Laura and Janette will shriek out at the first opportunity. Tell us what you want us to say. Join our B-FAB movement. Pretty soon the only safety we have will be in numbers. Everybody needs a political action group! Look at what AARP is doing for the over fifty crowd. We need to bond together to take a stand for the American metaboes! We're it. Be a B-FAB. Love yourself and everyone else can stick it.

We feel better now.Laura Banks and Janette Barber are the bestselling authors of Embracing Your Big Fat Ass (Atria). They write about positive body-image, weight-acceptance, self-esteem with humor. It's time to love your BFA (Big Fat Ass). Janette is a 6 time Emmy-Award winning producer/writer and Laura is a columnist at Tarot.com. Embracing Your Big Fat Ass.]]> She Shared This Success Principle Just As The http://www.artwoo.com/article/she-shared-this-success-principle-just-as-the http://www.artwoo.com/article/she-shared-this-success-principle-just-as-the#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2006 23:50:01 +0000 successlousy jobdisney worldelinasettlewalt disneydreams come true http://www.artwoo.com/article/she-shared-this-success-principle-just-as-the Disney World and I have to say - I feel GREAT!

I love to help people start businesses and live their dreams - so much that sometimes I forget what it's like to play : )

During the plane ride back from the place where "," our 6-year old, , suddenly turned around and dropped a principle on me that himself would have been proud of!

Pay attention here because a 6-year old is about to teach us all something about success:

Ready? Elina practically whispered this into my ear:

"You know, sometimes there are foods I don't really like. I just don't like to eat them. But I do. And over time, I start to get used to them. Eventually...it's not so bad."

I sat there and just stared at her in amazement. Elina had just shared with me a success principle that I knew I just had to pass on to you as soon as we got back to New York.

Like all things in life, this principle can be either an 'Achilles Heal' or a panacea for dramatically increasing your personal development and success this year.

It's what you do with it that makes the difference.

You see, many of us are doing things we don't want to be doing; things that don't bring us joy and a sense of accomplishment.

Many of us are doing things we don't want to be doing. Things that don't bring us joy and a sense of accomplishment.

Don't let yourself stay stuck in a job, relationship or situation that you KNOW isn't good for you. That doesn't bring out your passion for life and it certainly won't uplift the people around you.

Sure, over time you may come to see it as "not so bad."

But at what price?

Life goes by too quickly to for working a , or being in an unfulfilling relationship.

Don't settle.

Be honest with yourself too. (I've come to realize that a lot of my discontents stem from WITHIN and not from my partner).

Don't settle for less than what's great within yourself.

When you push yourself to be greater than you were yesterday, a lot of times your work, family and other relationships will 'Magically Transform.'

That brings us to the other side of the coin with this success principle.

All successful people do things that need to be done but no one else wants to do.

Can it be uncomfortable?

ABSOLUTELY! You bet it can!

Carving out a space for your dreams and aspirations from a day that's already filled to the brim can be like eating that vegetable you never liked (mine was spinach).

But I can assure you it gets easier.

Just do the right thing: again and again and again.

Then watch for results.

Over time, you'll see: it's not so bad. It's even pretty good!

You'll begin to believe...I can do this!

Then you'll start succeeding in a BIG way.

Keith Matthew Keith Matthew and Laura Roman Lopez have been teaching wealth attraction techniques for 12 years. If you're ready to double your income this year, then go to http://www.pathwaystopower.com/ns-freeworkshop.html and sign up for a Free 7-Day Success Workshop. ]]> My Spy Cam | If There Are Problems Then There Are Solutions Too http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-spy-cam-if-there-are-problems-then-there-are-solutions-too http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-spy-cam-if-there-are-problems-then-there-are-solutions-too#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:36:30 +0000 detective agenciesspy camscigarette casessmooth sailingspy camhidden cameraswork routine http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-spy-cam-if-there-are-problems-then-there-are-solutions-too hidden cameras or the s are very often used by the to solve mysterious cases which create problems in one's life. They use the spy cams with various techniques. The person whom they have to trace will never come to know that he/she is being traced by the detectives. The tiniest cameras work wonders in this case. They can be installed in the mobile phones of the detectives and can be carried around very easily or they can be installed in the so that the culprit cannot doubt that he is being traced. It can also be installed in the wrist watch of the detective. In the detective agencies, the spy cams are installed in the places where no one can doubt. They may be installed in the interiors of the location place or somewhere near the ceiling of the room or so on. They work with speculate finishes. These cameras offer new incentives and we will make movement on new ventures with great accomplishment. The recognition of the spy cams is increasing day by day and many people are opting to install them for special motives at their work place or at their homes. This device has indeed brought in the of many people.

Sometimes at some moments we can relax on our own and spend time with another important issue to be solved after we have installed the spy cam. The issues which are giving us trouble can be sorted out with the help of these cameras. If we were not quite certain about any problem, then we can easily solve it with the help of these cameras. Like suppose if we want to know who the actual person is trying to create trouble for us, but we have no such evidence against him/her, then with the help of the spy cam we can easily trace him/her. These cameras are most excellent while working behind the scene. Their ability to get on with the difficulties around us is highly appreciable.

I was really worried and possessed about the safety of Laura. She is my only daughter who is only 9 months old. My job demands me 6-8 hours of work from me every day except on the weekends. I had no other option but to leave Laura with nanny who was appointed to take care of her. But I did not want to trust her completely. I wanted some safety precautions for my little one. My husband had recently read an article about the functions of the nanny cams on one of the leading website. He suggested me that we can easily install the nanny cam for the safety of our daughter. I readily agreed as this was a good solution to get rid of the tension which I was bearing in my mind. We immediately chose one nanny cam through the internet and placed an order for it. It was shipped to my house within few days and I was totally relaxed.Angela Dalton. For spy cam and for more information on affordable hidden spy cam please visit:http://www.my-spycam.com]]> Self Improvement Enthusiasts Storm Hotel In Atlanta http://www.artwoo.com/article/self-improvement-enthusiasts-storm-hotel-in-atlanta http://www.artwoo.com/article/self-improvement-enthusiasts-storm-hotel-in-atlanta#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:27:07 +0000 jim rohnebaywatering the seedsbob proctormindsetamazonanthony robbins http://www.artwoo.com/article/self-improvement-enthusiasts-storm-hotel-in-atlanta From the desk of Keith Matthew I hope you're having a fantastic week. If you're not, then just hang in there. When you keep doing 'the right thing', you're bound to meet with success. It's Natural Law. Keep this in mind though: things work out according to the good of everyone, not just you.]]> From the desk of Keith Matthew

I hope you're having a fantastic week. If you're not, then just hang in there. When you keep doing 'the right thing', you're bound to meet with success.

It's Natural Law.

Keep this in mind though: things work out according to the good of everyone, not just you. Excessive pushing or trying to force your way into greater success only delays things even more.

So, do your best to relax and know that whatever area of your life you're working on right now (dealing with debt, improving your marriage, wanting to change careers, finding your own voice...)

Whatever area it is...success is already YOURS.

You just have to keep you've already planted; give them love and attention every day..then watch for the results to show themselves.

We 'Claimed Our Power' With , and Others While In Atlanta

The 'Claim Your Power Now' seminar this past weekend at the Sheraton in Atlanta was just POWERFUL.

Laura and I had a chance to share some time with Jim Rohn (' mentor); as Jim recalled a pivotal moment in his life when he had 'turned the corner'. He was 25 when he realized a wealth formula...when he was shown that you actually can increase your income by 10-fold, and then by 10-fold again, and again!

Do you know there are people, right now as I write this, that are making $125,000 AN HOUR? Mindboggling but true.

If you're increasing your income by 3% once or twice a year, then you unfortunately are on the WRONG track and it's going to take you a hundred years to reach your goals.

And it's not just about the money either: if you have the to be receiving 3% pay raises, it's very possible you have that same mindset in your relationships and other areas of your life too.

Every multimillionaire I know recommends the same book as being key to their road to success: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.

So if you haven't read it, I highly recommend you get a copy on or for a few bucks. If you already read it several times, read it again. Why not?

Reading is just a part of the success formula, though. You also need to 'speak your future into existence', as my good friend John Di Lemme says. Express your goals and dreams in the here and now...because the power of the word can get you to where you want to be...and fast.

Then of course, there's my all-time favorite:

ACTION!

Face a fear, take an action, make something happen today.

Will you probably get andquot;butterfliesandquot; in your stomach? You can almost count on it. Will it be worth it?

DEFINITELY.

By the way, have you ever heard the expression, andquot;the sky's the limitandquot;?

Well it is: but only if you let it be! Why not aim even higher? Aim as high as you like. But remember:

* To make a thousand sales, you have to make the first one. * To have more love in your life, you have to choose one more act of love than you did yesterday. * To be able to live your dreams, you have to first DECIDE to live them...not someone else's like we sometimes do. * To have more free time, you have to allow other people to help you and take over some of your time consuming tasks.

Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Jay Abraham, Dan Kennedy and Bob Proctor, among many others, all had to travel down the success path and face challenges along the way.

My recommendation? Get around someone who is further along than you. Invite them out to lunch, interview them, pay them for mentoring. Do whatever it takes to ensure your own success.

Ok, here's a million dollar success secret for you: whenever you can, ask people of achievement, andquot;What can I do to help you?andquot;

Because helping others is the fastest way to success.

Sincerely,

Keith Matthew and Laura Roman Lopez 914-909-2413 Keith Matthew and Laura Roman Lopez have been teaching goal-setting and wealth building techniques for 12 years. Visit http://www.pathwaystopower.com/ns-freeworkshop.html to sign up for a Free 7-day Success Workshop. ]]> Cap Cana Dominican Hotel Resorts! http://www.artwoo.com/article/cap-cana-dominican-hotel-resorts http://www.artwoo.com/article/cap-cana-dominican-hotel-resorts#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:29:57 +0000 cap cana dominican republicsignature golf coursespga tourdonald trumpreal estate development projectjack nicklausreal estate project http://www.artwoo.com/article/cap-cana-dominican-hotel-resorts
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, is set to be the world's next great destination, as is bannered in its official website. This is far from fiction. The plan for Cap Cana includes the largest inland marina in the world, a number of luxury hotels, villas, and beach clubs, five golf courses and private estates. The master plan is to make Cap Cana the top tourist destination, this side of South America.

Known sports celebrities and businessmen have their sights on the land of Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. In fact, 3 of the golf courses are of professional golf player . One of these signature golf courses, the Punta Espada has already debuted at number 77 ranking on the 100 best golf courses outside the US territory. The 2008 is slated to be staged right at Punta Espada.

Global businessman , on the other hand, is developing "Trump at Cap Cana," a real-estate project sprayed on 1.5 acres of land. It is such a promising real-estate development project that it was chosen by the May 2007 winner from the Apprentice reality show to be under her direction. It wasa officially launched on the same month and the real-estate project is called Trump Farallon Estates.

Cap Cana, Dominican Republic has targeted the marina to be one of the most modern in the Carribean with about 1,000 slips that will cater to mega-yachts. In fact, Cap Cana is already part of the map having already participated in the West Palm Beach Boat Show and the International Marinas Stand or IMA. The IMA is attended by foreign dignitaries around the world.

Despite of the architectural and engineering projects, the country aims to maintain it as an ecological and environmental wonderland, implementing the latest designs and technology while still preserving nature at Cap Cana Dominican Hotel Resort project. Author is an expert traveller, especially in Europe and The Island's. He own's and operate several travel related websites including Cap Cana http://Dominican.com, Hotel Villa http://Laura.com and Gubbio http://Travel.com. He also give travel tips on his websites. ]]> Baby Girl Bedding - Great Themes For Your Nursery http://www.artwoo.com/article/baby-girl-bedding-great-themes-for-your-nursery http://www.artwoo.com/article/baby-girl-bedding-great-themes-for-your-nursery#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:50:37 +0000 ladybug beddingnew little girlcharacter themesdisney princesslittle princesslaura ashleyroom options http://www.artwoo.com/article/baby-girl-bedding-great-themes-for-your-nursery new little girl, no doubt you are excited about her coming into your life. While you probably can't wait until she arrives, you also will want to make sure that you are prepared before the due date. One of the most important things to get ready is the baby room, and you'll want to pick out beautiful bedding and matching accessories for the perfect nursery. Lucky for you, there are plenty of themes available; in fact, there are so many that you may find it difficult to pick out the right one. So, if you need a few ideas for inspiration, here are some great themes to consider using for a girl's nursery.

Designs By

If you are looking for great baby girl bedding, you may want to consider the bedding designs of Laura Ashley - a perennial favorite and afforadably priced, too. There are a variety of colors and patterns that you can choose from, mainly focused around beautiful pastels. You can find these collections on the internet and in stores such as Target.

Lady Bug Theme

Another great idea for your nursery is the lady bug theme. While an absolutely adorable theme, there is a possibility that the red, black, and white that usually forms the color scheme might be too stimulating for your daughter's resting place. To counter this, try to avoid highly contrasting designs or large patches of black and red (no giant ladybugs!). If you do choose this theme, you can do a lot of the decorating yourself - buy a set, and use stencils to decorate the walls.

Various

There are a variety of great character themes that will make a wonderful choice in the you little girl's new room. Options include Winnie the Pooh, Precious Moments, , Mickey Sweet Dreams, Hello Kitty, or even Snoopy. There are so many great character themes that you can find, so you'll be sure to find the perfect one for your new sweetheart.

Princess Theme

The princess theme is understandably very popular for baby girls. No doubt she'll be your , so why not carry out the theme in her room? You can find beautiful princess themed bedding, furniture, accessories and more. It's very easy to decorate the nursery in this theme, and you can paint murals or borders on the walls that will go along with the theme as well. Consider even making the room like a castle, complete with everything you can imagine in the princess theme. No doubt this will be a room that everyone, especially your new baby girl, will end up loving.

Patchwork and Plaid Themes

Patchwork themes and plaid themes are also great ideas when you are decorating for a baby girl. Simply pick out a color that you want to go with, and then you can use accenting colors to go along with it. Painting the room will be simple, since you should be able to easily match the colors with paint. There are many great themes of this style to choose from and you can easily find them on the internet.

Celestial Themes

Going with a celestial theme for your baby girl nursery is a wonderful idea and it's very easy to find great baby bedding in these themes. You'll be able to send your baby to dreamland with ease when you use this type of a theme. Some ideas include constellations, moons, planets, the sun, stars, and other things you'll find in the heavens. Whites, pastels, and blues are great colors to use for these types of themes. This is one of the few themes that you will want to seriously consider decoration the ceiling, either with paint or glow in the dark stars (be mindful of safety precautions). There are many great wall decorations and bedding choices available in this theme, so you'll easily end up falling in love with a celestial nursery to welcome your new baby girl into the world.

As you can see, there are definitely a variety of great themes available when it comes to choosing a nursery theme. With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to make a choice - just let your eyes and heart guide you. If you are planning to have more children, you might want to consider a gender-neutral theme that can be re-used. If the nursery will become your daughter's room as she grows up, think about going with a theme that she can continue to enjoy as she grows older. Take your time, consider your baby girl, and consider one of these great themes.Laura Abro is a mother of two and owner of Baby Bedding Zone, a retailer of baby bedding for girls and boys.]]> Don't Zone Out! Find Focus With A Theme http://www.artwoo.com/article/dont-zone-out-find-focus-with-a-theme http://www.artwoo.com/article/dont-zone-out-find-focus-with-a-theme#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:27:08 +0000 mindfulness meditationrumpconsignment shopups and downshighs and lowsgo ahead and laughwelcome to the here and now http://www.artwoo.com/article/dont-zone-out-find-focus-with-a-theme
In coaching we sometimes talk about our lives being in process. That is, our lives are constantly flowing forward over and around the of our everyday experience, like a river. As humans we often try to minimize those : We plan for the future, we dwell on the past, and thus avoid experiencing the emotion at this present moment. As a result we dampen our aliveness and sort of zone out. No wonder we suddenly "wake up" to realize minutes, even days or weeks, have passed us by!

Have you ever had the experience of driving a car only to find yourself suddenly at your destination? Where have you been? Not present, that's for sure! But really, what does it mean to be present in your day-to-day life?

It's quite challenging to focus all your attention on this moment. Try it: As you are reading these words, slow down. Experience the action of reading one word at a time. What sounds do you hear in the room around you? How comfortable are you? How are you breathing? Recognize that you are alive. Right now. In this moment.

What was that like for you?

Here's another experiment. - - but try this anyway. It may give you a whole new way to be in the moment:

As your go through your day, ask yourself: Where's my butt? On a chair? Against a wall? Walking past the on Main Street? Crazy as it sounds; it is very difficult not to be present when you're trying to figure out where your is! :-)

OK! Now you've tried rump-awareness and have probably heard all kinds of other advice for becoming present in the moment -- breathing, mindfulness, meditation, and so forth. Now broaden the concept: how can you stay present and focused for a project or goal in your life? Select a theme.

Here's how it works: As an example, my theme for my business this year is "fun and inspired action."

This theme serves a filter. Each month, I review my business goals through the lens of my theme and prioritize those that will be the most fun and give me and my clients the most inspiration.

Brainstorming projects to undertake, I look for those that best match my theme. My theme gives me a sense of exploration when choosing new opportunities: last week alone, I was on a radio show and was a guest lecturer at the University of Maryland. These are experiences I wouldn't have imagined for myself in the past, but they came my way, fit the criteria and were so FUN!

A client of mine has a theme for the month in regard to his job search: Action! Driven by action he's got some aggressive goals for landing job interviews. In every step he takes he asks himself, "does this forward my action toward my goals?" You should see the guy -- he's on fire!

What is YOUR theme? It's time for you to wake up and be on fire too! Laura Koehne, founder of THRIVE Against the Grain, coaches you to take the road less traveled with complete confidence. For additional exercises, support and inspiration for your journey, visit her website at http://www.ThriveAgainstTheGrain.com and subscribe to Laura's DoWhat!? monthly eZine. ]]> Tyra Banks: From Model to Mogul While Loving Herself Just the Way She Is http://www.artwoo.com/article/tyra-banks-from-model-to-mogul-while-loving-herself-just-the-way-she-is http://www.artwoo.com/article/tyra-banks-from-model-to-mogul-while-loving-herself-just-the-way-she-is#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:36:22 +0000 olive oylaston kutchertypical armyarmy of onemultiyear dealtyra bankswb network http://www.artwoo.com/article/tyra-banks-from-model-to-mogul-while-loving-herself-just-the-way-she-is Tyra Banks and not only for having us on her show (although don't get us wrong -- that helped!). She is a role model of self awareness and self acceptance and super success for millions of women everywhere. We Googled her. She recently signed a with Warner Brothers, is in production on Stylista - a CW reality show set in a magazine world; is working on a DVD series of books for teens based on the best-selling book, Clique; and an ABC show produced by . This girl is workin'!

Tyra also courageously promotes her message of positive body image, fat acceptance and more on her hit The Tyra Banks Show on the . Her success with Tyra and America's Next Top Model all at the tender age of 33 sends the most important message of all -- anyone can be successful if they overcome their own obstacles and forge ahead. Check it out; she earns a fat $23 million dollars per year and is #68 on Forbes Top Celebrity 100!

Tyra is also a success at being in her own skin. When it comes to body types, Tyra has had much to overcome. As a young girl she was very skinny and, in an attempt to become more full figured, she ate junk food. She gained the weight and then went from being called to being ridiculed as America's Next Top Waddle. An unflattering photo of Tyra showed her having gained ten pounds, weighing in at 160 pounds. Tyra didn't take this sitting on her BFA (Big Fat Ass). Nope, as her -of-one self, she responded to this negative press by saying to the camera, "You can kiss my fat ass!" This aired in March 2007, screaming to the world that she could give a rat's ass about other people's opinions of her luscious booty. She talked about feeling beautiful, hot and sexy in that photo of herself in her swimsuit. She doesn't care! She sees herself as she really is -- beautiful at any weight. She made the important point that women everywhere gain and lose weight all the time. We must love ourselves anyway and fight back at anyone who insults us!

Then, just this last June we got to appear on her show as guests to address that same topic with our self help humor book, Embracing Your Big Fat Ass, An Owner's Manual (Atria). The show also featured Carnie Wilson, who also needed to defend herself against recent negative press about her weight gain. The show was brilliant; they had on four other women, two with big asses who loved their big butts and two with colossal cabooses who were miserable about it. As expert authors we gave them advice. We gave kudos to the women that loved their BFAs and had managed to turn them into cottage industries, and words of support to the two unhappy B-FABs (Beautiful Fat Ass Babes). We told the sad girls to accept their body types and then we had them apply streamers to their BFAs and do a fun pole dance. The audience loved it, as did Tyra.

Everyone wants to know, what is Tyra like in person? She's gorgeous and every bit as nice as she appears to be on TV. As soon as we got there, we were whisked off into our personal green room, loaded with sandwiches and chips. Perfect. Our names were on the door to make us feel super special. We had a bit of an entourage with us - boyfriends, literary agents, press agents, etc. and they all decided to cram into our little green room. We had to kick them all out so we could prepare for the show. We ended up only having minutes to review with the producer the order of events that were to occur in our segment before we were whisked into wardrobe (where we got free ironing!). There was simply no time to vomit from nerves so instead we pretended we were calm as cucumbers.

Janette almost had an accident. Then we got led to makeup and hair -- or as we called it, Mecca. Tyra's makeup and hair people are brilliant. Laura still does the trick with her hair where she heats it up with a hot iron, then puts a hair pin in it to hold the hair in place until it cools. (This is a great tip gals, the curl lasts forever!) Then, standing backstage waiting to go on all dressed up was a big nerve-racking, to say the least. Janette got to go out first and Tyra slapped her on the ass in the show open. That was definitely an ice breaker even though Laura thought she deserved an ass-slap as well. (That's show biz!) Tyra is a consummate professional. She put us right at ease.

We thank you again, Tyra, for having us on your show. We thank you for speaking out for all of us babes who look less than perfect naked. Martha Stewart, look out, because as the New York Times recently said, Tyra is next! She is busily branding herself, riding the wave of her very own BFA! B-FABs love you, baby. And you can take that...all the way to the Banks!Laura Banks and Janette Barber are the bestselling authors of Embracing Your Big Fat Ass (Atria). They write about positive body-image, weight-acceptance, self-esteem with humor. It's time to love your BFA (Big Fat Ass). Janette is a 6 time Emmy-Award winning producer/writer and Laura is a columnist at Tarot.com. Embracing Your Big Fat Ass.]]> Do You Really Have to be Thin to Catch a Man and if You Do is the Idiot Worth Having? http://www.artwoo.com/article/do-you-really-have-to-be-thin-to-catch-a-man-and-if-you-do-is-the-idiot-worth-having http://www.artwoo.com/article/do-you-really-have-to-be-thin-to-catch-a-man-and-if-you-do-is-the-idiot-worth-having#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:50:26 +0000 chunky girlsthin modelskinny womenvoluptuous womenmid sectionjanetterib cage http://www.artwoo.com/article/do-you-really-have-to-be-thin-to-catch-a-man-and-if-you-do-is-the-idiot-worth-having
We wonder if we can write an entire article by only asking questions? Do you think we can? Or would it be better to try to provide some answers?

Here's the thing. It's not really that complicated. Some men like , some like and some like . It's just like ice cream. Some people like vanilla, some like chocolate but that doesn't make strawberry wrong. Believe us, there are plenty of men in the world and has dated most of them at least once. Some of them were mean and thought she should be thinner. Those were the men she dumped (usually right after they dumped her.) Some seemed to like her weight more than they liked her. Those were the other ones she dumped (usually right after they begged to see her thigh flab wiggle.) But some men are just wonderful people who saw her for who she was.

Janette has been in a relationship with her boyfriend Barry who's perfect for almost thirteen years now. Early on in their relationship he came to her apartment one night after work and handed her a newspaper folded to highlight a VERY in a bikini. Janette's stomach dropped. She expected to be told to tape it to the refrigerator to help her hate herself every time she ate. As she held the paper looking at it as if it were a tarantula, Barry pointed to the model's mid-section where her ribs were actually showing. "I brought this home so you could see how ugly she looks," he said. as it turns out does not make every man hot. Some men enjoy steak with their potatoes and Janette, luckily, was sporting steak, potato, pasta and chocolate cake all over her bones.

The lesson here is that you don't need to change to fit the man. You just need to find the man that fits you. We recommend that you start by accepting yourself exactly as you are before you even consider dating. Then go ahead and go wild. Imagine your partner as a giant pastry to make him more appealing. A chocolate cannoli is a great choice or a Napoleon. This is meant in no way to disparage other great choices like cake. Cake is always good and so are brownies particularly with raspberry sauce. It might be more exciting, come to think of it, if you imagine your partner as a display case.

It's obvious that romance, fat and indulging yourself with food go hand in hand. A good man will bring you candy even if it isn't Valentine's Day. It's their way of saying "I'm fine with your ass just the way it is honey. Your ass looks great in those giant jeans. In fact, have another truffle and make it even bigger. We can show home movies on it to our chubby children." Remember the old maxim: A family that projects onto a big fat ass together stays together.

In closing, our best advice is this. If the man you are hot for isn't hot for you -- then he's a loser and you need to get rid of him and go find the man who's right for you, because, trust us, he's out there.Laura Banks and Janette Barber are the bestselling authors of Embracing Your Big Fat Ass (Atria). They write about positive body-image, weight-acceptance, self-esteem with humor. It's time to love your BFA (Big Fat Ass). Janette is a 6 time Emmy-Award winning producer/writer and Laura is a columnist at Tarot.com. Embracing Your Big Fat Ass.]]> Hollywood's Tackiest Break Ups http://www.artwoo.com/article/hollywoods-tackiest-break-ups http://www.artwoo.com/article/hollywoods-tackiest-break-ups#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:27:05 +0000 laura dernexpress mailbilly bob thortoncelebrity gossipsylvester stallonebreak upskevin federline http://www.artwoo.com/article/hollywoods-tackiest-break-ups
Breakups via television

and had dates for a few years and in fact were engaged. Unfortunately, for Dern, Thorton became smitten with Angelina Jolie on the set of their film Pushing Tin. The two married shortly thereafter but failed to inform Dern. She found out with the rest of the world as we watched in horror on one of our favorite shows.

At the time, Laura Dern and Billy Bob were sharing a house. To make matters worse when Dern wanted to retrieve her things they were already boxed and put in storage, unceremoniously removed from the house the way Thorton removed her from his life.



dated model Jennifer Flavin but decided the relationship was not working for him. Unsure of how to break up with Jennifer, Sly decided to write a long heart felt letter to his girlfriend. Maybe because he was nervous about what her reaction would be Mr. Stallone decided it was best for him to be far away from Jennifer when she read the letter. The letter was delivered via express mail, and Jennifer found out the relationship was caput from the Federal Express Man.

Technology Driven Break Ups

We live in the information age, and it stands to reason that the demise of a relationship may take a futuristic turn. The world waited with baited breath for Britney Spears to end her marriage to . Perhaps it is just a case of an individual getting their just desserts. The relationship between Britney Spears and Federline began when his girlfriend Shar Jackson was in her third trimester of pregnancy with his son. Perhaps Shar did not see it coming, but it is almost certain that Federline did not see it coming when Spears informed him that she wished to void their union via text message.

Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson were the darlings of MTV and famous for their television show Newlyweds. Unfortunately for Nick and Jessica their marriage could not withstand the strain or attention from the media. Rumors of a troubled relationship persisted for sometime before the couple called it quits Thanksgiving 2005. Rumor has it Jessica told Nick emailed the news to Nick.

Ending a relationship is usually never easy, whether you are famous or just a regular Joe. However, a break up should be done as painlessly as possible. Hopefully the next time Jess, Britney, or Billy Bob decide to break up with someone, the pages of Star Magazine or The National Enquirer will report that they at least did it in person. Lisa James is a writer for http://suscriba.com, seller of Star Magazine and other popular magazine subscriptions. ]]> Promotional Products at Company Picnics http://www.artwoo.com/article/promotional-products-at-company-picnics http://www.artwoo.com/article/promotional-products-at-company-picnics#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:43:18 +0000 wild animal parkbalsa gliderscompany picnicspicnic gamescompany picnicportable dvd playersinsect repellent http://www.artwoo.com/article/promotional-products-at-company-picnics s. Promotional item are not only good for building brand awareness but putting the company logo on products and giving them as gifts helps build morale. Employees will be proud to display the company logo on their gift item. When employees display the logo, more people see it and eventually recognize it. This will help the company build brand awareness.

When held in a very visible place such as the or Disneyland, not only will those who attend notice, but onlookers as well. Banners will attract attention as well as music. Once inside, there are numerous products to place your logo on. There may be promotional table cloths, silverware, cups, games and prizes. The children in attendance may play with branded Frisbees, , balls, and other items. There should be activities that the adults can participate in as well such as cards, poker and bingo. There are countless possible products to place your logo on.

Promotional products make great door prizes at company picnics. Good quality imprinted items are one method that will help your brand earn a good connotation and gain popularity. Items such as pens, sunscreen, sport bottles, small totes, mini bottles of hand sanitizer, and visors are appropriate for summer company picnics. When choosing your door items, keep in mind what season it is, who will be attending and what your company represents. Give items that appropriate for the company, are practical, and may possibly be used during the picnic. Also think about giving items people can and will use long after the company picnic is over. Some items could be promotional products won as prizes.

During the picnic, games can be played for prizes. Such games include bingo, poker, musical chairs, tug-of-war, and possibly a raffle. Popular prizes are iPods, gift cards, money, and if the budget allows, and surfboards. The higher the quality of the prizes, the more professional the company is perceived to be. Also, there will be more excitement at the picnic when the prize is something valuable, especially electronic. When a company has a good reputation, prospective clients are more likely to go to you first when in need of your services. The word about your company will be spread by the promotional products well after the company picnic is over.

Prizes given at the picnic will be taken home, and if chosen wisely, used in public to spread the word about your company and increase logo and brand name recognition. A company can greatly increase their advertising by promoting with the right products at company socials and gatherings. By placing products in the homes of employees, the families may now inadvertently spread the word to their friends and associates through the use of the imprinted products. The more people who know about you, the more business you may receive. This new business may more than pay for the initial products given.Laura Nettles is a website assistant at Logo Expressions, Inc., Logo Expressions, Inc., one of the fastest growing promotional products companies in the United States. She has been supporting the sales force at Logo Expressions, Inc. for over one year. Laura is an expert at website design, graphic arts and marketing.]]> Getting Started Today Is Crucial To Having http://www.artwoo.com/article/getting-started-today-is-crucial-to-having http://www.artwoo.com/article/getting-started-today-is-crucial-to-having#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:50:28 +0000 actionfield of dreamsmassive successbe your own bossprocrastinationguessidea http://www.artwoo.com/article/getting-started-today-is-crucial-to-having procrastination. How many times have we all said, "Oh, I'll do it tomorrow"?

Procrastination will kill your dreams faster than you can even have them.

Here's the simple, straight forward reason why: You can't succeed at something until it exists.

Or, put another way: everything that physically exists (whether it's a painting, a city, a relationship, a career or a friendship) had to have been born first. And all physical things are born out of an .

So when we procrastinate, we take no action and consequently - nothing is born.

Do you want financial freedom?

- Then you need to take action.

Do you want to own your own home or ?

- Then you need to take action.

Do you want ?

- Then TAKE ACTION!

GET STARTED

what? Tomorrow never comes. It never does.

I used to get like a deer in headlights, frozen in my tracks, when it came to reaching for my dreams. The of having my own business seemed so daunting that I didn't know where to start...so I didn't! There was always something "more important" or "necessary" to do and my vision took a backseat... day after day after day.

For years.

Many years.

It was terrible.

I bet you know what I'm talking about too. Make a commitment to pick at least one success principle and DO SOMETHING about it! It doesn't matter how poorly you do it.

Just Do It.

When Laura and I first started Pathways To Power, we had no idea what direction things would go in. You know what? It didn't matter! Who cares! Just get started!

So that's what we did. We just threw up a web page and offered to help people.

Did it look dumb? Yes!

Well guess what? 3 people signed up anyway! I don't even know how they found the web page because we didn't tell anyone it existed! (remember it did exist though. We put a web page together and that gave us at least a chance to be found).

That's a success principle for you.

Did you see the movie ""? Same idea: If you build it, they will come. So get building and throw something together that will at least give you a chance of succeeding. You can dot your i's and cross your t's later. We want to help you take action TODAY. Here are various reasons why some of you WON'T take action when you're done reading this:

1) I'm too busy right now and don't have enough time (it's a trap and a part of the illusion. You'll NEVER have enough time until you make the time. Get up 30 minutes earlier in the morning!)

2)I don't know what to do (we recommend finding a mentor to help you)

3) I don't have a Masters' degree or PHD so who is going to listen to what I have to say? (50% of millionaire entrepreneurs never finished college.)

4) I'm too old. I missed the boat when I had my chance xx years ago and didn't take it. (replace the xx's with appropriate excuse).

I met a fellow over the internet once who was living in Japan. I'd been researching ways to improve my eyesight when I came across his website. He'd been a business owner for many years and told me he was very excited because he just recently passed the bar exam and opened a new law office. Guess how old he was when he did this? He was in his EIGHTIES!

It takes money to make money - and I don't have any! (I know a man who, right out of college, had very little money. He went and bought a handheld drill and that was his only investment. He then went door to door and offered to drill peepholes in the doors that didn't already have one...for $50! Me? I took my own $50 and turned it into thousands on eBay.)

I'm sure there are other reasons to NOT get started building your dreams today. If you have any that are holding you back, please feel free to write in and add them to our list.

That' all for now but please: make a commitment to getting started today.

This is YOUR year if you decide to go for it.

No more excuses.

Take ACTION.

It's what separates the would be's, runner ups and wish I had's from the abundantly successful.

Keith Matthew Keith Matthew and Laura Roman Lopez have been teaching personal development and wealth building techniques for 12 years. Visit http://www.pathwaystopower.com/ns-freeworkshop.html to sign up for a Free 7-Day Success Workshop. ]]> Rule 18: Read and Be Read To http://www.artwoo.com/article/rule-18-read-and-be-read-to http://www.artwoo.com/article/rule-18-read-and-be-read-to#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:01:32 +0000 cereal boxessoccer practicesworking momslifelong benefitsearly literacydaily to do listeducational experiences http://www.artwoo.com/article/rule-18-read-and-be-read-to
No one has time to "do it all" -- especially not us . What is one of the most important bonding activities you can do with your child that is both educational and enjoyable? Reading.

We worry about instilling good habits, values and traditions in our children. Reading is one of life's best habits and has . Reading to your children provides some quiet relaxing time during the day and encourages them to read -- either by mimicking you or "reading" through memorization (depending on their age.) It is good bonding time, and instills in your children. Reading in front of them shows them that you value reading, and they are more likely to emulate something that they see consistently performed by their family.

Learning to enjoy reading is not something that just "happens;" it needs to be encouraged and supported by the whole family. The ability to read, and to enjoy reading, is a highly undervalued skill. Not being able to read -- or not enjoying it, can cripple an individual throughout their life.

Rather than just trusting that it will all happen at school, make it a part of the in your daily life. Read in the morning, or a shopping list at the store, or a recipe for dinner. Reading is completely portable. When you are out and about, your children can bring along their favorite books to keep them entertained, whether at their siblings' , long car trips, etc., I find that reading a book when waiting for the doctor, especially if it is after work and my son is cranky or hungry, can be a great distraction and keep us all calm (at least until the word "shots" is mentioned).

If you don't have a large selection of books at home, try checking out your local library. I know that many of us have limited time, and adding one more thing to the day can be asking a lot. The resources that the library offers, without having to spend any more money at the bookstore, however, are definitely something that we can all appreciate. To be able to get new books every time they visit can really encourage children to read, and plan out what they will read next. Most libraries offer story times and other activities for families, and librarians are great resources for suggesting books to read for your child's reading level.

In our family, we read at night before our son goes to bed. It gives us a chance to calm down at the end of the day, have a bit of quiet time for all of us to enjoy, and our son gets to have control over what we read. Unfortunately, that control sometimes means that we are reading the Hungry Caterpillar 10 times in a row (on the same night), but we also get to see what he is interested in. He also sees us reading -- whether it is the mail, a magazine, or books when he plays in the living room in the evenings and on the weekends.

Being able to direct a child to read gives working mothers a chance to do any multitude of things working moms have to fit in without just resorting to TV as a distraction. You get the peace of mind of knowing that they are learning and enjoying themselves. Plus, it's quiet (for at least a few minutes).

As excerpted from "42 Rules (tm) for Working Moms" Super Star Press, 2008.Laura Lowell is the executive editor and author of "42 Rules for Working Moms." She has gathered practical advice and information from working moms all over the world to share with others. She lives and works in Silicon Valley with her husband and two girls. http://www.42rules.com/working_moms/index]]> Hollywood Does Not Leave Us Feeling Happily Ever After http://www.artwoo.com/article/hollywood-does-not-leave-us-feeling-happily-ever-after http://www.artwoo.com/article/hollywood-does-not-leave-us-feeling-happily-ever-after#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:22:20 +0000 sarah jessica parkercarrie bradshawhbo tvpant legfab fourconceivable positioncelebrity fashion http://www.artwoo.com/article/hollywood-does-not-leave-us-feeling-happily-ever-after celebrity fashion model.

The have barely aged a day and once again, they are taking Manhattan by storm. Mr. Big is back to attempt to seal the deal with Carrie. Sarah has that uniquely beautiful thing going on - not cookie cutter beautiful - but smart and funny and glamorous and stunning and outrageously genuine. (Jennifer Grey, take note, you should have kept your old nose.) As much as we loved the film, we do have one bone to pick -- these four gals are just too thin. At least B-FAB Jennifer Hudson plays Samantha's assistant. Now there's a woman!

Stick thin. That is one way to describe , aka from Sex in the City. Then remember oversexed Samantha. We saw Sam naked in every when it was the hit show, and Kim Cattrall had the body to get away with that - and still does. Our other two famous femmes, Miranda and Charlotte, are lovely as well and not a gosh darned extra pound between all four of them. It would take at least two Carries to equal one little B-FAB. Janette suggests that Carrie's dress would fit her right thigh and Laura could wear her Sarah's pants as a shrug. This is par for the course in the land of make believe; Hollywood has always demanded successful actresses come in size zero to one. Barely one of our arms could fit into her . Yes, we're mad - because it's annoying.

There is a scene in the film that, frankly, almost drove us to drink. (Okay, we already drink, but it drove us to drink more than usual.) Samantha jets in from Los Angeles to be at the wedding shower and bachelor party in NYC. The elevator door opens... and everyone goes, "OH, MY GOD!" With their jaws on the floor in shock over Samantha's tiny paunch. And we mean TINY! Maybe Samantha had put on five pounds but all the gals looked at her as if she were an elephant from the circus. The camera zooms in on her bare midriff coming out of an elevator, and from the reaction you'd think she was Two Ton Tilley. The look on their faces said, "Samantha, you cow. How could you let yourself go like this?" Now, as audience members who paid $10.75 to be entertained, the movie in that moment made us stop eating those last three kernels of buttered popcorn and our bag of red licorice and wince with pain. We wanted to blurt out at the screen, "She looks FINE! That's not fat. We'll show you fat!" (Janette had to be restrained from doing that thing where she wags her butt until her thighs applaud.) Samantha went on to explain how she had put on weight in her unhappy relationship with her perfect specimen of a boyfriend/model/man-boy boy toy.

This was a ridiculous plot twist to put into this almost perfect Sex in the City movie. Who can we complain to? The Motion Picture Association of America? The President of the United States? HBO? All us normal size babes have, for years, been able to overlook these gals' dress sizes, but pointing out a paunchless-paunch? Now they've gone too far.

We live in New York. We're considering hunting down SJP in Greenwich Village and demanding a press conference! In our imagination, Sarah would come out in front of hundreds of reporters and flashing photographers and say, "Wow. We were so silly about that fat tummy part of the movie. The next movie, Sex in the City Two, will be all about the four of us gaining weight while in happy relationships and learning how to love ourselves for exactly the way we are." Then she'll tell us that the only one who will remain thin and gorgeous is Samantha. That's because she stays single and continues to have sex with men half her age. Some, quite frankly, who barely speak English. Then SJP'll wave at all of us and say, "Well, that's the end of the press conference. Thanks for coming out." Then she'd do an elegant Audrey Hepburn type turn in her Jimmy Choo shoes and go back to her life as a normal wife with Matthew.

Yeah... that will happen. And we have some swampland in Florida we'd love to sell and maybe we should start a pyramid scheme.Laura Banks and Janette Barber are the bestselling authors of Embracing Your Big Fat Ass (Atria). They write about positive body-image, weight-acceptance, self-esteem with humor. It's time to love your BFA (Big Fat Ass). Janette is a 6 time Emmy-Award winning producer/writer and Laura is a columnist at Tarot.com. Embracing Your Big Fat Ass.]]>