Pocket bike racing is a sport that continues to grow in appeal all across the world. While Japan is credited with the first large scale cultural interest and organization of pocket bike racing, this is no longer just a Japanese or Asian phenomenon. Pocket bike racing has increased dramatically in popularity through out the world. While the United States and Australia are two of the most noted places where this sport is growing rapidly, don’t forget Europe! Switzerland actually holds a championship that is gaining international recognition. Geographically close to Italy, where almost all of the highest quality racing pocket bikes are manufactured now, the Swiss Pocket bike Championship first appeared in 1996. This happened when a pocket bike club (the Gruyere Pocket Bike Club, to be precise) decided to compete against all Swiss pocket bike riders who showed. It has been growing ever since and now the Swiss Championship has grown to become one of the biggest in the world, when compared to the nation's size. Commonly the competition will now have over 120 competitors, with a few of them coming even from nearby countries like France, Austria and Liechtenstein. There are between 8 to 11 races on 8 to 11 different tracks that are counted for the championship, meaning there are anywhere from 64-121 races. Several categories are awarded based on age and gender of the pilots and on the type of pocket bike (junior, stock or racing prepared). The growth of this sport in Switzerland and Europe is a continued reflection of worldwide trends. Pocket bike racing has never been more popular in the United States than it is now, and there are no signs of it diminishing. New race circuits, pocket bike stores, and online forums pop up every year, and the devout group of pocket bike junkies grows with that number. Australia has a respectable series of races and a continued growth in the sport, and it is not like pocket bike racing just disappeared in Japan. The sport is still going strong. The trend continues in pocket bike racing’s rising popularity, and seems to continue unabated. What was once seemingly a strange Japanese sideshow has proven itself to be far more, and with each new race, only further re-enforces its current respect.

If you stay at home and want to earn an income for yourself or your family, there's never been a better time than now. With so many opportunities online, you can easily start your own home business with a computer, Internet connection, desk and chair! Whether you want to start a part-time or full-time home business, here are some excellent home business solutions to consider. 1. Make Money Online by Offering Web-related Services If you're skilled in Web design, graphic design, Internet marketing, or other Web-related services, you can make money online by offering these services to others. There are many homemakers and business people just like you who are getting online to start a business. They'll need their own website, hosting, domain name, company Web logo, and Internet marketing services. If you can provide these services, you'll have a terrific opportunity for residual income. Many of these services are paid monthly or yearly, so the potential for success is amazing. 2. Educate Others and Work from Home If you have special skills and love to teach, there's good news. You no longer have to apply for a teaching job at a school or university. You can now start your own training website and teach others from the comfort of your own home. The Internet is flooded daily with people who want to increase their knowledge and skills. Many moms and dads are now offering classes, selling e-books, and providing instructional websites all while staying home with the kids. It's a great way to make money online without paying high daycare bills! There are also unique home business solutions online where you can sign up with a company that provides training to students for you. You can potentially earn a huge residual income by promoting their educational services. 3. Join an MLM Opportunity MLM has grown tremendously in recent years thanks to online technology. More and more people are making money online with MLM because it's so much easier to communicate using online resources such as email, websites, and instant messaging. If you decide to join an MLM company, be sure the company is trustworthy. Investigate before you sign on, or find a company that will investigate for you. A good place to start is a dependable MLM directory. These companies will investigate many different home business solutions and list only those that are legitimate and that offer the most profit potential. 4. Niche Home Business Solutions Many homemakers are earning a substantial income by offering niche products or services. For example, the mother who loves to sew baby clothing decides to sell her items through her own website or through consignment websites. Or, a father who loves to do handiwork around the house starts a "handyman" e-zine and sells related products and tools. A young college student discovers the secrets to college life and starts his or her own "college life" newsletter. The possibilities are endless. Other niche home business ideas include baking, hunting, fishing, musical instruction, handmade crafts, handmade furniture, parenting, pets, weddings, gardening, and sports. 5. Investments If you like to take your chances in the stock market, investing is easier than ever on the Internet. Many homemakers make money online by investing in Forex, the popular and lucrative currency exchange market. Some earn money with traditional stocks. If this is your passion, you can now do it from home with minimal effort. Please be careful, as there are many scams with companies trying to get you to invest in fake stocks. Check out every opportunity carefully, and keep your funds safe by dealing only with reputable, well-known stock companies and brokers. No matter which home business solution you choose, use online directories and the testimonies of other online business owners to help you find the opportunities that will fit your schedule and budget.

If you read this introduction already, just scroll down and start reading about Pride, otherwise it is recommended that you read the introduction bellow. Let’s analyze how these common vices can affect your business and your overall income. You may think that the concept of deadly sins is a religious one and do not apply to you, but you may call them negative tendencies if you want. The fact is that you can find them in more or less intensity within most people. You may not realize that one of these tendencies may be affecting you until I show you the details. If you realize that there is a problem, I will also give you the solution so you can fix it. I will explain and compare now the most common negative tendencies among people with their corresponding opposite virtues. Before we start, I need to tell you something . . . I. Most sins arise from: FEAR. II. Most virtues arise from: LOVE. III. Sins, vices and negative tendencies demonstrate weakness, while virtues demonstrate strength. In my opinion the biggest virtue of all is COURAGE/CONFIDENCE, because it is the direct fruit of love, which dissipates fear and sow all other virtues in human’s hearts. This is a series of articles about this subject. The whole series contain the following articles . . . 1. Pride 2. Envy 3. Gluttony 4. Lust 5. Anger 6. Greed 7. Sloth – PRIDE – Some people simply have too much pride. They are the best. They know everything. They do everything right. Everybody else is wrong. Nobody seems to know anything, but them. Other people are ignorant, lazy, inferior. They feel they are surrounded by idiots. They do not understand why they are not rich already. After all they deserve to be rich. They believe that it is unfair for them to live as common people, like a poor or middle class person, because they know that they are wealthy, they just don’t have the money. They have class, style, intelligence, everything. They are not just like other inferior human beings. Proud individuals suffer a lot when they can not live up to their expectations. They feel it is unfair. They deserve to be on top of the world. They deserve to have. It is all about them, them, and them again. That’s how they think. They compare themselves to other people. If other people have more than they do, they feel bad about it. They don’t necessarily hate (feel envy for) others, but they compete to win, to be the best, in everything, always, with everyone. Pride is competitive. You want to be better than others. You want to have more than others. You want to seem smarter, more attractive, wealthier, healthier, stronger, etc, etc; because after all, you are the best and you want others to tell you so and recognize it. You want to be worshiped in some way for one, many or all of your qualities. You want everyone to notice that you are different, that you are better, because it is true. You feel better than others and other people should notice it and accept it, otherwise you will get disappointed. They must honor you and respect you because you are superior. You have a position, an education, a career, a business, a financial position, a body, etc. You are, you are, you are, very proud of yourself. Proud people are the haters’ nightmare because proud people use to flaunt it and show it. The jealous person may be resented because of other people’s sudden prosperity. You don’t have to do anything for them to feel bad about it. Now, if on top of that you excessively show to the world what you are, what you have and you even tell them in their face: “I am better than you”, imagine how you would make them feel. On the other hand, many people that have too much pride don’t care about that. In fact they enjoy it. Some proud people enjoy the envy that others could feel for them. They want to flaunt it and make others suffer for it. Understand that you could be the most miserable person on Earth and still have too much pride. Even poor people if they are too proud of whatever they are or whatever they think they are or deserve, will seek ways to receive the worship, honor and rewards that they think they deserve. Pride is associated with vanity. You want people to look at you, your skills, your material goods (house, car, cloth, etc) and say: “Wow, I want to be him/her” or “wow I like him/her”, “he/she is the best”, “he/she is sooo rich, sooo cool, sooo pretty.” Do you get the point? It is all about you. The proud person cares a lot about what other people think and say about them. They are always right. They do not care to change because they are always right and other people are always wrong. They care about what others say to correct their mistake. They want to know who is making negative comments to convince them and show them that they are wrong. Proud people suffer a lot when they can not live up to their standards and their standards are usually quiet high. They want to be on top, if possible God himself; or at least the richest man, the hottest woman, the strongest one, etc. They exert a lot of energy into, again: themselves. Even if they feel empty inside, it doesn’t matter, what matter is the appearance. Right? Wrong! The proud people are the hardest to convince that they are wrong, because they feel that they are always right. They have a too elevated opinion about themselves. They can not look themselves in the mirror and see their real image. Sometimes the image they see is far superior to the real one. Understand something, we can very easily see other people’s defects, but it is not always easy to discover our own defects. This is specially true for proud people, who think that they are always right and they don’t need to change. They don’t need to listen to anybody else. They are right and others are wrong. If other people don’t do what they say, then they have a problem or something. Proud people do not accept negative feedback. They hate negative feedback. They take it like an offense. No one has to tell them what to do or how to do it. They feel that they know everything. Just a simple suggestion and you could start a discussion with them. Proud people try to hide their difficulties. They minimize their problems and maximize their success. They don’t leave space for mistakes. They are not honest with themselves and live a life of “looks.” This is dangerous. Pride has been considered one of the root sins from which all others arise. Pride is blind. You can not convince a proud person that he/she is wrong. They won’t listen to you. They will pretend that they do, but they won’t, unless they recognize that they have too much pride and decide to change. Now, let’s stop talking about pride and let’s talk about the virtue it opposes: Humility. The humble person do not compare himself/herself to others. They will want to have some things, for their own pleasure and to fulfill their needs, but not to be better than others. The humble person listens to what others tell them. He/she sees feedback (positive or negative) as suggestions. They know that some people may feel envy for them. So, they scrutinize the feedback to find out if the person talking has reason or not. Smart humble people know that feedback is one of the most important parts of running a business. They want to know any suggestions that their clients or employees have for them. Humble people do not expect to be on top of everybody else. They do not seek to be in a high position just for the pleasure of being on top. They do not seek the envy of others. They do not care much about what others think about them, except for the purpose of seeing how they can improve themselves based on the feedback they receive. Humble people do not believe that they know everything. They do not think that they can do everything on their own. They seek the advice of others. They do not believe that they deserve it, they just believe that they can earn it. To be humble doesn’t mean to have low self-esteem. You know you can do it, but you accept that you are not perfect. Something else, you do not try to hide, minimize, or otherwise suffer for your mistakes. Again you accept that you are not perfect and you don’t struggle to be perfect, because no one is perfect after all, only God. You always try to make no mistakes, but when a mistake happens, you don’t suffer because of it, you learn from it and move on. How can you apply all this to your business. You can do it in many ways. First you can be the business owner with a lot of pride and you may not realize how much that could be damaging your profits. “Life is not about receiving, it is about giving.” If everything is about me, my product, my service, my corporation, my profits, my business, me, mine, myself, myself alone, I did it, I know and I can; people will stay at a distance. Trust me, with such attitude most people won’t like you. For example, if you are selling a product, do not focus on describing the features that much. Other individuals do not care about you, your product, nor anything else but this: “What’s in it for me?” Whenever you see a customer, understand that he/she will be asking you that question even if he/she doesn’t speak. How useful is your stuff? Where is my gain in here? Those are the questions they will have in mind when they come to purchase something. So, instead of saying: “This product is a diamond! It took years to be made. A lot of research have been put into it.” Say something like: “This product is useful for 7 different things.” Give all the details and then say: “It will also save you time and money.” Explain why. Then something like: “This product can improve your life in at least 5 ways.” Explain how it can improve your customers’ life. That’s more or less the idea. I guess you get the point. Another way to apply this concept is that if you are too proud, you may not consider some important data that your employees or clients are submitting to you regularly. This could come to you through ideas, comments, suggestions and even negative feedback. Humble people listen and change if necessary. If you read the other articles on this series, you will realize that the common characteristic behind this negative tendencies is: selfishness. If you are absolved with yourself, you will show one or more of these tendencies on your daily actions. The solution is to live a less selfish lifestyle. By changing your attitude, you may change the outcome of your actions. You may be amazed at the results and you will feel happier and successful. EasyWebRiches © 2006

My first car was a extraordinary black, 2 door 1962 Chevy Belair with blue vinyl seats, which Inicknamed “The Black Beauty”! I mean she shined beautifully when polished. There is nothing like a black car highly polished! It also didn’t hurt to have those 8 cylinders and that great 283 workhorse engine that Chevy put in it! And all for the bargain price of $400! Five years later I sold it for the same price! Like many of my generation, we normally got cars for our graduation. I was lucky, as my dad worked for Rolls Royce and the head mechanic there, Johnny T was selling this fantastic car. Now this wasn’t just any 1962 Chevy Belair. Since Johnny T was an avid fisherman and didn’t want to ruin the upholstery he covered the cloth upholstery with a blue vinyl one. Johnny also put in all the instrumentation needed on the inside of the car, oil and temp gauge, and tach. He also installed a blinker system, so the blinkers were on the hood. The final coupe de gracewas putting Rolls Royce seat belts in the car. Since Johnny was a great mechanic and of course, did all his own work, when he sold us the car he included extra tires and all the materials tokeep the brakes up to par for many years to come. I can remember my first drive in the car. I pulled out of my drive way and drove over to the park a couple blocks away, too, of course, show it off to all my friends. I cleaned the Black Beauty every weekend from top to bottom. My Saturday morning ritual was cleaning the inside, and then washing it. I waxed it once a month. My dad went and got me a 8 track cassette for it (yes, I know I just dated myself; for those of you who don’t know what an8 track is, think CD player of today)! Unfortunately my poor baby was broken into a couple oftimes when they stole my 8 track and some very nasty person slit the front seat. Bad enough they took my 8 track and tapes, the least they could have done is left the seat alone. So, yes there were bad eggs around then too! Whenever we had to make a trip into the city (New York that is), my father made me drive whilehe sat in the back seat. It had a amazingly comfortable ride, even with all the pot holes on the Long Island Expressway! In addition to drives into the city, I had loads of fun in the Black Beauty with my friends. Unfortunately I had to sell the “Black Beauty” when my husband and I went off to graduate school. However, don’t feel too bad, we had replaced it with a 1976 Pontiac Trans Am, yep, the last of the big 455’s. Plus we had the engine blue printed, balanced and a whole lot more, so it really hauled a**! We sold the Black Beauty to a neighbor, who took out the vinyl seats and lo and behold the cloth ones were in excellent condition. He eventually sold it to his brother in Brooklyn, who while driving one day went to step on the brake pedal and his foot went through the floor. Unfortunately the harsh NY winters aren’t kind to cars! I think many of us wax sentimental when we think of our first car, I know I do! Luckily , I still have my pictures and some very great memories of my “Black Beauty”! Drive On! DeFiore Enterprises, Copyright 2005

Sulfites have been used for more than two thousand years, mostly as a preservative in both drinks and food. They are also used to sanitize fruit, such as wine grapes or food found in salad bars. Sulfites can bleach foods as well, as with potatoes and corn. About 1 in 100 people have sensitivities to sulfites. And among these people, about five percent are clinically allergic to sulfites. As a result, the FDA has even required a sulfite warning to be placed on wine bottles containing sulfites. How do you know if you are sensitive or allergic to sulfites? Signs can include headaches, rashes, cramps and lightheadedness. Serious reactions to sulfites are possible, including a life threatening anaphylactic reaction. Interestingly, those with asthma, liver problems or other allergies are most susceptible to sulfite reactions. But anyone can be affected by ingesting sulfites. Sulfites are found virtually everywhere today. But there are things you can do to avoid sulfites. Most importantly, if you are allergic, do not eat in restaurants or places where food is prepared for you. Never eat food from a salad bar, which is probably the most common source of sulfite containing foods. Additionally, be sure you have your Epi-pen with you at all times. When you cook at home, prepare your meals with organic foods. Stay away from processed and canned foods. Do not eat dried fruits, and remember that alcoholic beverages probably contain sulfites. And finally, ask your doctor or pharmacist if your vitamins or medications have been preserved with sulfites. If you experience a mild reaction to sulfites, drink lots of water. You may also reduce your symptoms by taking Pepsid AC. Benadryl may give you relief as well. If you believe you are allergic to sulfites, make an appointment with your physician to be tested, and immediately begin to avoid sulfites.

If you are looking to download games for your Ipod, you have come to the right place. If you are anything like what seems like most of the people in the world, you Ipod has slowly turned into a very large part of your life. They are just so versatile! As well as filling it with your favorite tunes, you can also find games galore for it! You'll find some tips here to help you find out exactly where you can get those games for free. Tip 1- Be careful! Unfortunately it seems that most free game download sites are set up for one reason-ripping people off! A good percentage of them will be only too happy to give your precious computer and Ipod some kind of virus too. It? s tough to find which sites are trustworthy or not, so as a general rule I avoid any site which uses popups. Popups are one of my pet hates, and I figure any site that treats its visitor like that doesn't deserve my visit! Tip 2-Stay On The Right Side Of The Law! As mentioned, some of these free download sites are pretty unscrupulous, so they will think nothing of letting you download copyrighted Ipod games. If this happens, you've broken the law! The authorities get a little better at tracking these illegal downloads all the time, so think twice before you get involved. It's pretty easy to find out details about people over the internet, so it shouldn? t be too hard for the authorities to track you down if they want to. Tip 3-Be Smart Always keep in mind the axiom that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. It's frustrating sometimes to look at things this way, but most of the time if you see somewhere offering all manner of downloads and free content for your Ipod, chances are there is some kind of scam or law-breaking going on. You'll usually find that they will have a sting in the tail or something like that-asking you for your credit card details before you can download anything, or something like that. Obviously if you do get involved with sites like this, always try and keep your wits about you. I think that if you are looking to download free Ipod games, the best method to use is to become a member of a legitimate download site. There are more and more sites like this popping up these days, and they usually work by charging you a one off fee for membership up front, and then giving you access to their huge database of high speed downloads. The membership fee can seem like a drag, it's usually $20 to $40, and I guess they put it toward the upkeep of their servers and admin etc. Most of these sites will not only give you access to games, but there will be Films, Television Shows and more music than you can imagine. As I said, if you are really looking to download free Ipod games, keep my tips in mind to make sure you don't get ripped off or arrested!

Up-line support: Back to YOU again, the 2nd most important factor, again won by a landslide. Prospects need to know if YOU will be of any help to them, and will the up-line be any help? So number one is, people join people ... but #2 is pretty much the same. They want to know if they can do it, and their definitely not going to join somebody they don’t like, because then they have to work with them. Training Provided. Look at this! They aren't even wondering about money yet, we haven’t talked about a company, were still talking about YOU. #3 is about you again. Do you have a conference call we can plug into? Do you have some systems in place to help us be successful? Do you have training? Does the company do training? Are you a good sponsor? Will you help me? A LOT of people aren't sure they can do this. Maybe it's their first exposure to network marketing. But if they know they'll be trained by someone who's good, it raises their belief level. One thing I do with my people, when I work with someone or when I sponsor someone I tell them please, please, listen to this specific tape. Or read this book. And I tell them please do not talk to anybody. I don’t want you to go try to sell your friends & family. Let me work with you, help you get educated on this business. We'll work together to get you successful. So it’s critical that you help that person and give them the training they need. I know some new people get just the opposite. You join and the first thing you hear is, "OK. Let’s go hammer the phones. Make your list today. We'll start calling tomorrow at 5:00PM when you get off work.” I’m saying, "Back up! Don't burn that bridge." If I just joined your business and had no idea what I was talking about, I'd probably say the wrong thing. I'd be excited and leave things out. You’re excited that you joined, but let’s say the right thing, not burn that warm market. Marketing Plan and Potential Earnings: So were almost halfway through the list. And NOW the prospect is finally wondering, "Can I make some money?" Its not really about can they make some money. Its more, can YOU train me? Can YOU help me make money? And how much money isn't the issue. It’s just, "Can I do this and make some money?" So 1, 2, & 3 were about you. Then we finally get to money. They want to know a little about the compensation plan. Don’t go into great detail, because they probably won't understand much of it, anyway. Product Line: We finally get to products. Are you paying close attention? Because if you've got a prospect, and you try to tell them the secret ingredients, how the product works or how your long distance service switches work, how deep the cables are buried or whatever your product or service is ...... then you're going at this bass ackwards! People don't care about that stuff. They just want to know, what’s the product? Can I use it? Don't waste time teaching them how many grams of sodium it has. Keep it simple. Let’s recap; first, they need to like the person who did the presentation. So you need to learn a bit about them and identify with them. Next, they want to make sure they can do it. They want to believe. Third, they want to make sure you and the people you work with can train them. Then comes money. Then comes product line. Is that how you had the first 5 on YOUR list? Do you follow this order of importance when you talk to people? What should you remember: People join people, they don't join companies. Being first in the area: Have you noticed we haven’t even talked about the company yet, but were being first in the area? People don't want to blaze a trail, but the they do want to see there's a large potential to have some growth there. Company Literature shown. There are a LOT of net workers who focus on the literature. But this isn't a reading business. It's a relationship business. If you don't believe that, take a look at the top 3 on this list again. If you're relying on a sales brochure to sell someone or an audiotape or a videotape, you'd better think again. It’s back to you. If I have a real nice 3D presentation, holograms, smoke and lights, that's great. But if I don't connect with people on a personal level, nothing else matters. Company Image: Maybe you show a video featuring a 20,000 square foot office & warehouse, on three acres in an exclusive suburb, all the bells & whistles. Big whoop, that’s #8 on their list, barely on the radar. Why bother? They just need to know the company is there, it’s legitimate, not hiding behind some post office box or working out of a storage unit, and will send them a check. That’s basically all they care about at this point. So were almost to the end of what's important to prospects. But I’ve been to a lot of presentations, and "Company Image" tends to be the FIRST thing shown & mentioned. "Hi. My company name is Blah-Blah. They're great. I'm now going to waste 20 minutes of your valuable time & tell you all about them. "A lot of presentations that are done bass-ackwards, from a prospects angle ... which is the ONLY angle that matters. Is The Sales Kit provided? Now the prospect wants to know that you do have a good video, you do have good literature, and you’ve got tools and services they can use to build their business. So YOU are still the most important thing and the sales kit is almost the least important thing! But how many presentations have you seen where first they talk about the company, and then they show the sales kit? Prospects don’t care. They need to know if you can help them, if the up line can help them. Can they make some money? Can you help them be successful? Which brings us to our final item ... Company Management experience: LEAST important to the prospect is that the president is a family man, and he's got four or five families to prove it. It does not matter to the prospect. So this whole process is way simpler than most people think: 1. Make sure they like you. 2. Make sure they believe they can do it. If you don't do those two, nothing else matter's, Think about all this for a second, you’re talking to a prospect. You start off with the company management experience, which is the least important thing to them. Now your prospect is leaning back, eyes are glazed over; zoned-out, nodding off. They've heard it all before, and they just don't care. But what if you start with the most important thing first - YOU! Tell them a story about your experience in the business (or your up line’s experience, if you're new). Tell them how you work with people, and exactly what you'll do to help them be successful. THAT is what prospects want.

Take a Shot at One of Ireland's Pride, the Beaufort Golf Club The competition to be regarded as among the best golf courses in Ireland is fierce. Ina country where there is only about 6 million people, Ireland has about 410 golf courses that caters to golfers from all over the world. They offer both parkland and links golf courses and is a premier golf vacation spot where game styles and accommodations vary. Situated in Killarney and is a part of the Churchtown Estate, the Beaufort Golf Club is a parkland championship course that is engulfed by the renowned McGillycuddy Reeks Mountains that provides spectacular scenery laden all throughout the course. Along the scenic views, the ruins of the Castle Core sit beside the 13th green. Entering the course, you will see two hundred year old trees lined up. With its exceptional mild climate and the natural drainage of this par 71 course, playing in the Beaufort Golf Club will most certainly be very enjoyable. The first nine holes can be found at the west side of the avenue while its back nine provides more eye candy as they are nearer to the highest mountains in Ireland on the south side. Measuring 6,587 yards, the Beaufort Golf Club is a great alternative for the many beautiful link courses that abound in Ireland. You could also lounge around in their cozy clubhouse that permeates an aura of mixture of tradition, history and modern developments. The clubhouse is easily located being nearby to the main house of the club. Beyond it is a formal rose garden and inside the clubhouse, you will be able to see the practice putting green. Here you will be able to find many facilities that you could go to for all your golf needs, fine dining or maybe just a couple of pints of Guinness. Just 4 miles from Killarney, Ireland's most vibrant town, the site for the Beaufort Golf Club is in a valley that was said to be created 10,000 years ago by the Ice Age. Getting there is easy but living the warm welcome and the great environment can be pretty hard. You and your family will be able to enjoy a golf vacation together. It doesn’t matter if not all of you plays golf. The rich culture and history of Ireland and the town of Killarney coupled with its many fine dining restaurants and countless points of interest can cater to all the needs of the group. The nearby Killarney golf course also can offer you an alternative choice as you can alternate from each course to the other for variation. Both are just stone's throw away from the town of Killarney and can be easily gone to everyday. After your round of golf, you can just go back to the town, dress up and explore the many wonders and forms of entertainment that the town offers. Going to Ireland for a golf vacation trip can be quite costly. But with all the wondrous sites, great accommodations and the warm welcome you will get will make every penny spent truly well worth it. You can check out the internet for contact information to the Beaufort Golf Club or you can just visit their website. You may also talk to your local travel agency or to any other online agency to see about travel golf packages to Ireland.

We've all admired the gorgeous luster of a pearl necklace or a set of pearl earrings, but if you're in the market to buy pearl jewelry, you should understand the basics about pearls and pearl jewelry. Here, then, is a basic guide to pearls: Freshwater Pearls Freshwater pearls are farmed in rivers, lakes, and other freshwater sources. They differ from saltwater pearls in that freshwater pearls are almost entirely made up of nacre - the substance that gives pearls their luster and longevity. As a result, freshwater pearls will typically not experience the same amount of wear as saltwater pearls. A freshwater pearl necklace is also typically less expensive than other types of pearl necklaces. An added feature is that freshwater pearls come in a variety of colors, including pink, black, and purple. Those who trend toward nontraditional pearl colors will find the hue they're looking for in freshwater pearls. Tahitian Pearls Tahitian pearls are also known as black pearls because they are cultivated in the black-tipped oyster. The truth, though, is that Tahitian pearls come in a variety of hues, from true black to gray, from blue to green, and from pink to brown. It's difficult to match the colors of Tahitian pearls, so a Tahitian pearl necklace will cost more than its freshwater cousin. Akoya Pearls Akoya pearls hail from Japan, where they are cultured. More expensive than freshwater pearls, Akoya pearls are also typically more perfectly round and smoother than freshwater pearls. The luster of an Akoya pearl necklace and pearl earrings makes them the jewelry of choice for many brides-to-be. Factors Affecting Price The price of pearl jewelry can vary widely, depending upon a number of factors. Taking the price of the setting out of the equation, pearls are valued based on the type of pearl, their size, their roundness, and the absence or presence of flaws. If you are looking for affordable or wholesale pearl jewelry, freshwater pearls are your best bet. The most expensive pearls may be South Sea pearls, which are made by the pinctada maxima, or golden-lipped oyster. They are typically quite large and fairly rare. Pearls are measured in millimeters, and typically vary from 5 mm to 18 mm. Needless to say, all other factors being equal, the larger the pearl, the more expensive it is. The same holds true for roundness or symmetry and the absence of flaws. A perfectly round white pearl with no mars will cost more than a pearl that is slightly asymmetrical or that has a mark on it. That's not to say, of course, that only pearl jewelry made from flawless, large, round, white pearls is desirable. Increasingly, people appreciate the special qualities that colored and differently shaped pearls can bring to pearl jewelry. As with all exquisite items, everyone's taste is different. The one certainty is that you should know something about pearls before starting to shop for pearl jewelry.

When looking at drug use, drug abuse, drug dependency and drug addiction, one finds that there are many divergent opinions about these terms and how they identify the drug-using behaviors of the public. Dr. Alan Leshner, the Director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse for the U. S. Government, states: "There is a unique disconnect between scientific facts and the public's perception of drug addiction," From a lecture in March, 1998 at the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Leshner explained how brain function is modified by drug use and how that change persists after an individual stops taking drugs. Addiction also has to be recognized as a result of many bio-behavioral factors. Dr. Leshner said a user does not have control over the change when voluntary drug use becomes a compulsive addiction. He likens the change to a flip of a switch, although the change may be a result of opponent processes where changes have accumulated over time. Regardless, Dr. Leshner believes it is important that people understand that once addicted, a person is literally in a different brain state. Anyone that has known and witnessed the changes in behavior and ethics in a person caught in the thralls of addiction can see the declining spiral of personal care and ethics, work ethics, emotional stability and generally, a feeling that one hardly recognizes the addicted person as being the same individual as they were before the drug use. One very important point to know is that any drug use may set off these destructive behaviors in an individual and that using drugs “recreationally” is playing Russian Roulette with one’s life. The effects of these “poisons” on the brain and nervous system are always destructive, but the timeline of when the effects will be obvious varies from immediately to, sometimes, after years of “casual” use. The scientist’s say that one of the tasks of treatment is to revert the brain to its original state or repairing the damage that these poisons can do. Some scientist believe that this can be done by introducing other drugs, then called medicines, into the delicate brain chemistry of someone suffering from drug addiction. That is what National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) is doing now as it begins to design new medications. "We have molecular targets," Dr. Leshner said.” We don't need serendipity." Serendipity is defined as “a natural gift for making useful discoveries by accident.” However, don’t be fooled by the scientist since they have yet to discover any medications that restore a person to full and, more importantly, enthusiastic living. These “medicines” are always a tradeoff in giving up some of the beauties of life to keep the addict from using a more destructive drug. For a total cure, one should pursue getting the original poisons out of the body and letting the body’s natural repair mechanism restore the person to his original, functional and loving self.

What grooves you? Why do you want to improve? Regardless of your intentions - whether to get started playing, learn a few licks of your favorite tunes, or want to expand your repertoire to include blues, funk, or rock and roll music, on your way to recording yourself, there are resources out there that can help you. Here are a few ideas that may help you better understand your guitar playing and some solutions you can consider. Guitar videos You can purchase guitar playing videos, either for home or computer watching, that include hand position, strumming technique, rhythm and timing, and finger exercises that take through various type of songs. Essentially these become a mirror for you in learning to play as you mimic what you're watching on screen and then reproduce this on your own. With commitment and determination, this can be a good one to go - especially for the visual learner who likes to learn primarily on their own. Guitar lessons You can find a community of guitar instructors in your surrounding area who are either private tutors or work through a community college. You'll want to consider their expertise, the type of students they work best with, their flexibility with your schedule, success stories, and of course their fees, in considering working with them. In pursing guitar lessons, you can either do one on one or group - both have their plusses and minuses but either can work for you. Playing partners Find someone in your local community who plays. You can do this through asking the local community college, posting online to a resource like craigslist, or asking the guitar shop. The idea is to develop a friendship with someone who is a bit better than you who wants the accountability of practicing weekly. What you can provide is the commitment to meet up with them weekly and practice. In return, you can learn from their techniques or methods what works. Of course, you always need to be aware of learning bad habits in situations like these, which is why it's important to have a foundation in guitar technique before starting. Guitar theory Related to guitar technique is developing a basis in guitar theory. Chord patterns, minor and major chord progressions, note scales, and overlap with piano and percussion instruments can all give you a basic structure upon which to layer in the knowledge and technique you gain in your guitar playing. Playing guitar can be a wonderful expression of one's musical and creative talent. And with a commitment to constant improvement, it can provide a lifetime of enjoyment for yourself, friends, and family.

Several objects in the environment can be inhaled by pets and can trigger allergic reactions in dogs and cats. These objects induce the cells of the pets to release substances such as histamine. With histamine, the irritation begins. The objects in the environment that cause this type of allergies are called allergens. Some examples of these allergens are the following: · Pollen from the surrounding flowering plants · Dusts that have accumulated in several areas in the house · Mites and similar tiny creatures that survive and live on dust · Molds, fungi, and other similar low forms of plants. The spores from these can be inhaled by pets Pets, upon exposure to the above allergens will show several symptoms. Among dogs, the major symptoms are: · Unstoppable itching in the face and in the feet · Other itching and irritation in several parts of the body · Occurrence of sores and discharges · Loss of hair Among cats, the symptoms of inhalant allergies are: · Unspecific itching · Intolerable itching in the face, neck, and thighs · Inflammation and sores in different parts of the body · Loss of hair When the above symptoms are displayed, especially on certain seasons, such as spring and summer, dogs or cats are most likely affected by pollen allergy. To accurately determine the occurrence of inhalant allergies, pets should be taken to the vet. The vet will carry out a skin test to find out if, indeed, the dog or cat is suffering from inhalant allergies. Some vets also conduct blood tests, but the results of this type of test are oftentimes uncertain. The best treatment is prevention of further worsening of the allergy. That is, the source of the allergens should be removed. Sometimes, this is easy if the allergens are dusts and mites that live in them. A good cleaning is all that a pet owner needs to do. But sometimes, removing the allergen could be difficult. That is, taking away the flowering plant may not be feasible. Thus, owners resort to other treatments. Two of these allergy treatments are: · Anti-itch medicines – These medicines suppress the production of histamines. These can be taken orally or gently rubbed on the irritated area. · Allergy shots – These can make the pets less sensitive to the presence of allergens. Vets can provide these allergy shots. Not all cats and dogs suffer allergies when exposed to pollen and other inhaled allergens. The reason for this is their heredity. Other pets have genetic characteristics that predisposes them to have allergies.

What to Look For In a Private Jet Chartering Company Are you interested in chartering a private jet? If so, you are definitely not alone. Each year, a large number of individuals make the decision to charter a private jet. As the popularity of private jet charters continues to increase, so does the number of private jet chartering companies. While this is nice, as it gives you a wider selection of companies to choose from, it can make choosing a company more difficult. That is why it is important that you know what to look for, when choosing a private jet chartering company. Just a few of the things you will want to look for are mentioned below. When it comes to choosing a private jet chartering company, there are many consumers who are concerned with price. Although you will want to make sure that you can afford the cost of a privately chartered jet, cost should actually be the furthest thing from your mind. The first thing that you will want to do is examine the company in question, particularly their reputation. You will want to do business with a private jet chartering company that comes highly rated and recommended. You can easily examine a private jet chartering company’s reputation by using the internet. Performing a standard internet search, with the company’s name, should return a large number of results. Those results should give you insight into the company that you would like to do business with. In addition to reputation, you will also want to examine the type of jet or jets that are available for charter. In most cases, you will find that private jet chartering companies have a fleet of jets. This, essentially, means that they own more than one. This is nice if you are looking for something in particular, like a spacious jet or one that has a large number of seats. Many private jet chartering companies have information on their jets, including detailed pictures or floor plans, available on their online websites. If you are able to access this information, you will want to closely examine it. Even if you are not looking to charter a specific type of jet, it is still advised that you examine all of the jets that are available. Although air travel is a safe way to travel, there are accidents that occur. It is no secret that flying aboard an airplane or a private jet can be dangerous. Even though you will likely make it to your destination without any problems, you are still advised to examine the safety of a private jet chartering company. It is not uncommon for a company to have information pertaining to their safety history on their online website. You can also find information online, by performing a standard internet search. Searching with the name of a private jet chartering company will likely give you access to news reports that discuss an airline accident, if the company in question was involved in one. As it was previously mentioned, you are also advised to examine cost. If you are traveling on a budget, you will want to do business with a private jet chartering company that has reasonable rates. It may even be a good idea to compare the rates of multiple jet chartering companies, to find the best deals. Although the cost of a privately chartered jet is important, it shouldn’t necessarily be the deciding factor. Yes, it is nice to be able to charter a private jet for an affordable price, but you don’t want to compromise quality or safety when doing so. With a little bit of research, you should easily be able to find a highly rated and recommended chartering company that also charges a reasonable fee for their services. When it comes to choosing a private jet chartering company, the above mentioned points are just a few of the many that you will want to keep in mind. In all honesty, the best approach to take is to use your best judgment. In most cases, if something sounds too good to be true, it likely is. Word Count 678

If you are thinking of going on holiday, it is essential that you plan everything as fully as possible in order to ensure that you take everything needed. You may already have started planning your holiday, but if not then here you will find some tips on how to properly pack for your vacation. Some Basic Rules The first thing that you should really think about when it comes to packing for your holiday is your actual destination. Are you going somewhere tropical? Or are you setting off for a winter fun vacation? The weather will play a big part in what you actually pack for the trip and so therefore it would be a good idea to research the weather at the times that you are going. Would it be better to pack a bathing suit or would a jumper be more appropriate? If you are unsure about what the climate is going to be like then it would be a good idea to take a mixture of both summer and warmer clothes just in case. Even the hottest of countries can sometimes suffer from a spot of rain! Documentation is not always the first thing that you consider when you are packing for your holiday. However, it is important that you take ID with you as well as your passport so that the authorities know you are who you say you are. Without the right documentation it could cause several problems and you may not even be able to get to your chosen destination without it. Also you should never forget to take your health documents or your drivers license too as they can both come in extremely handy. If you are travelling somewhere warm then it would be a good idea to carry sun cream and sunglasses as well as a hat for added protection. It may seem like common sense, but many people do not bother to use sun protection when they go on vacation. If you are planning on going onto the beach, towels and bottled water will also come in extremely handy. Perhaps you are doing something different this year and going on a Cruise ship holiday? If so then you will need to prepare everything as soon as you have booked the holiday. Check to see what is included on the ship before you make a list of what to pack as things such as hair dryers may be provided to you free of charge. Overall preparing for a holiday can be stressful as there is a lot to do. The best way is to write a list of the most important things to take with you and tick them off as you pack them. Don’t forget to take supplies such as personal hygiene supplies and first aid supplies just in case. This is especially true with cruise ship vacations as there is not always a doctor on the ship.

Many lenders are in serious competition with each other to be able to give you a loan. This means that it may be easier than it has been in the past to get a personal loanpetitive pricing and interest rates may make it nearly an ideal time. Just about anyone can now get a loan as long as you are working and can make the payments - even if your credit rating is not so good. Here is what you need to know to get that personal you need. Improve Your Credit First One of the first things you need to do, especially before you apply for that loan, would be to get a free copy of your credit report. After you get it, look it over for any mistakes that might be on it. These can definitely effect the interest rate you receive, and might even cause you to be rejected altogether. The interest rate you receive from a lender will definitely be based on your credit report, and also how much indebtedness you already have will be a major factor, too. So, if you can afford to wait, and want a better interest rate, bring down some of that other debt. Stick With A Secured Loan - If You Can While lenders are getting easier to find who will lend to people with bad credit, you still will be far better off if you offer some security on your loan. This will give you better interest rates, and help the lender to want to offer you even more money. Unsecured loans are another way that you could go, but they will not be cheap. Besides, you will not be able to get as much money. Interest rates will be noticeably higher, and it could cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars more in the long run - depending on how much you get. Pay Off Your Debt With The Loan If you feel that your debt is possibly already just about out of control, it is possible that a personal loan could help. All you need to do is to get a single loan to pay off all the other ones. The best way that this can help, though, would be to only borrow money for any loan that the new one gives you a better rate of interest for. In other words, find out what interest rate you can get with your credit score, and do not borrow money for anything with a lower interest rate. A personal loan may or may not beat the interest rate on a credit card, so you will need to know what those interest rates are. Repair Your Credit Getting a personal loan is one way to help repair your credit rating even more. While many lenders still will not lend to someone in your situation, the numbers that will is increasing. By making your payment on time every month, you can improve your credit score slowly - but surely, as long as you keep up your payments on other debt that you have, too. Get Multiple Quotes When you go to find a lender that will give you a good deal, do not simply apply at the first lender's website you find. You should instead look for a website where you can get multiple quotes with a single application. This means less time will be spent filling out applications. You should get about 6 or 7 different quotes, just to make sure you get a broad response. By looking them over, you can quickly reduce the number and find those terms that will suit your needs best.