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Returning to eBay in one day after unfair suspension

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First of all you need to know that they have a cross link system, among other systems. You may not use anything associated with your last account. Please do not use your spouse’s name with the same address that was previously listed on the old eBay account because that partner’s name is now tagged. Do not use that partner’s name tagged with a new address, because that new address is now tagged. Do not use the same computer with the same IP to open a new account with a new name and address, because the new name and address are now tagged. Please do not use any software (turbolister etc.), advertising images or anything related to your latest account. You can sell the same products, but for images always use eBay image hosting and always use different listings.

What happens is that eBay’s tracking software looks for certain things to catch a suspended user opening another account, and once they do, it raises a red flag. An eBay employee will then look for the red alert and if he didn’t take all the precautions, he will easily detect the connection to your suspended accounts and suspend you again. If you follow the steps outlined here, you’ll stay under eBay’s radar and your account will most likely never be reviewed by an actual eBay employee.

Not a Registered User – This is the most shocking, distressing and anxiety-causing situation for anyone who relies on eBay for a living or for side income they can ever experience. It’s like getting fired from a job you love. You are losing millions or millions of dollars a week!

I have been suspended from eBay twice. On both occasions, because I was linked to suspended accounts, I had nothing to do with it. After being suspended I searched anxiously to find out what I could do and of course could get no response from eBay. It is very rare for eBay to reinstate a suspended account even if they find out they made a mistake. eBay will not admit any wrongdoing on your part.

GET BACK ON eBay IN AS LITTLE AS ONE DAY!

Follow these step-by-step instructions or you’ll be suspended again and have to start over.

Many people think you have to reformat (reinstall Windows) before opening a new account, but I didn’t and so far I’m fine. Although as a precautionary measure it would not be a bad idea. Especially if your PC is running very slow and your hard drive is full, reinstalling Windows will make it work like new. If you want to do this and need help, email me and I’ll give you instructions and a copy of Windows XP Professional (for a small fee) if you need it.

It is very rare for eBay to reinstate a suspended account, so even if you think you can prove your innocence, it will take weeks or months and you will have to hand over all of your personal information. Copies of your birth certificate, social security card, driver’s license, etc. Even after all that, chances are you won’t be reinstated. eBay doesn’t care about small sellers.

1) Clean your tracks:

You will need to get a new IP and clear the spyware, web beacons and cookies.

Download Firefox with the Google toolbar. The Firefox browser is an alternative to Internet Explorer. Firefox is free and an absolute must! After downloading, go to “tools” at the top of the browser, then click “options” – “Privacy tab” and check the box that says “Always clear my private data when I close Firefox”

eBay tracks and controls your activities through its cookies. They also have the added benefit of monitoring your browsing habits with the cooperation of many associates and affiliates who monitor your activities remotely without you being logged into eBay! Seems like an invasion of privacy, but it’s still true.

In addition to setting Firefox to clear all cookies and temporary files every time I shut it down, I also run a free program called crap cleaner which I have found the best for removing temporary cookie files and more. I run it at the end of every day and always close fire fox after logging out of eBay to clear all cookies before doing any other browsing. In this way, eBay cannot track your activities. Trust me, this is necessary if you don’t want eBay to monitor your browsing habits.

2) Change your IP address

NOTE: eBay has launched “Trusted Selling with Confirmation of Identity” in an effort to combat account hijacking issues where scammers take over user accounts to post fraudulent auctions. This is proof that eBay controls your computer! eBay said it has begun recording which computers members use to conduct their buying and selling activities. In June 2008, eBay began verifying that sellers were using the same computers they had previously used. If sellers list items using a different computer, eBay will make an automated call to the seller to confirm, so it’s important to have a good phone number now. It’s not hard to get second phone lines, virtual phone numbers, or cell numbers. This new system may also prompt the seller to verify your identity in other, as yet unspecified ways.

There are a few ways to change your IP.

(If you have dial-up, your IP automatically changes each time you log in.)

Windows – Computer connected directly to the modem

1. Go to a command prompt. (START, run, cmd).
2. Type “ipconfig /release” (without the quotes, just on the command line).
3. Type “ipconfig /renew” (without the quotes, just on the command line).

Windows (second option) – Computer connected directly to the modem

1. Go to a command prompt. (START, run, cmd).
2. Type “ipconfig /release” (without the quotes).
3. Shut down the computer.
4. Shut down the computer.
5. Turn off all ethernet hubs/switches.
6. Turn off the cable/DSL modem.
7. Leave it overnight.
8. Turn everything back on.

network with router

1. Log in to the router’s admin console. (Frequently [http://192.168.1.1/])
2. Release the IP address. (The method varies depending on the router manufacturer)
3. Turn off the router, Ethernet hubs/switches, and cable/DSL modem.
4. Leave it overnight.
5. Turn everything back on.

If you are using a cable/DSL modem and router, you may want to connect your computer directly to the cable/DSL modem. Please note that this could significantly affect the security of your system. This allows your ISP’s DHCP to issue you a new (hopefully changed) IP address based on the MAC (hardware) address of your computer’s Ethernet card.

If all of the above hasn’t worked to change your IP address and you have a router, check and see if there is a “Clone MAC Address” option. Using it should change your IP address; however, you will only be able to do this once (in most cases).

These will not work in all cases. If all else fails, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and ask if you can change your IP address or how long your connection must be down for your IP address to change.

3) Get a NEW email address – I suggest gmail.com

4) Obtain a new mailing address: UPS store, PO Box, etc. NOTE: Standard post boxes are a flag, preferably use a non-government run box.

5) Get a new phone number: new cell number, second line, it’s easy.

6) Completely uninstall all auction software, I use Vendio and eBay Turbo Lister, do not use eBay Turbo Lister for multiple accounts again. For security reasons, please download and use eBay Turbo Lister for ONE account only. there are other programs for your secondary accounts.

7) Create an account with auctiva free auction software, templates and image hosting will help your business. Auctiva has a scrolling gallery that helps you cross the market and increase customer traffic. It saves you a lot of time and money.

8) Create an auctive token for each eBay account you have by using a new auctive account for each one.

9) Get a new prepaid or gift card. You can get PayPal verified without a checking account. I’m surprised more people don’t know about this.

You will need a debit card with a direct deposit option. I don’t know how many offer this, but the one I use is ICE Visa. You will need 2 cards. You will receive your temporary cards first. You will have to wait until you receive your permanent cards to use them because the address will not match the temporary cards. Use one card to register PayPal and as an eBay seller and use the other to verify PayPal. Your Ice cards come with a routing and verification number. You will enter these numbers as your bank account numbers and select the Add funds to your PayPal account option to verify. Then when they add the funds to their card, they check them and don’t even notice.

Overview

1. Use Firefox instead of Internet Explorer to properly remove your cookies and browsing tracks. The reason for deleting your browser cookies and saved passwords is that eBay leaves cookies on your PC with your eBay username and password and some browsers automatically log you, which could obviously jeopardize any new accounts you establish.

2. Uninstall any eBay related software such as turbolister

3. Change your IP address

4. Use a friends ID. Create a new identity that you can use anywhere else, too, not just on eBay.

5. Get a new email, Gmail or yahoo address and add it to your PayPal account to avoid connecting with the old email address to accept your eBay payments.

6. Get a new phone number or as they simply put it, use call forwarding to save you the hassle of changing your existing number, like (tollfreeforwarding.com) or get a prepaid cell phone.

7. Get a gift card credit card that has the Visa or MasterCard logo on it.

8. Next, apply for a new eBay and PayPal account using the brand new identity information. To verify your account, if you are a seller, you need to enter bank details and unfortunately most of these posts recommend using fake information to do so. (to my surprise and ethical delight, this is not always necessary)

9. Make sure you use eBay image hosting instead of your own server. Every image you use can be directly traced back to what type of camera was used if necessary.

10. Start selling slowly.

11. Do not use anything that is related to or used on a suspended account. Images etc

Good luck with your love-hate relationship with eBay.

Home Kitchen

The best ways to remove rust from wood decks

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Most of the time, wood decks are exposed to many forms of elements that could cause weathering and damage. Constant sun exposure causes wood to crack, while cold weather promotes bacterial growth. The water and mist contribute to the rusting of the nails and screws that held the wood in place.

When these things happen, the shine on wood decking wears off, only to be replaced by an unsightly orange tint of rust, as well as mold and cracks. But there is something that can be done to restore stained wood decks. Here are simple ways you can use as a reference to clean your wood decks.

  1. sodium percarbonate

    2. Sodium percarbonate is a colorless, hygroscopic, crystalline oxidizing agent. It is commonly used in the manufacture of environmentally friendly laundry detergents. When sodium percarbonate mixes with water, it releases sodium carbonate and hydrogen peroxide. These two components are known safe and effective cleaning agents. Given all of that, baking soda is a surefire way to remove rust stains from wood decks.

    • To use, simply mix one part sodium percarbonate with one part water. For a much stronger solution, simply add more sodium percarbonate.
    • Dip and soak the stiff nylon brush in the solution, then use it to scrub the stained deck. Do this until all rust stains are completely removed.
  2. White vinegar

    3. White vinegar is mainly preferred for removing rust stains. Apple cider vinegar can also be used for this purpose. White vinegar is most effective when it is not diluted. But since vinegar is acidic, it is recommended not to smear the areas that are not stained with rust, so that the unaffected wooden deck is whitened.

    • To remove rust stains, soak a clean cloth or sponge with white vinegar, then use it to wipe any rust stains off the wood deck.
    • Wipe area immediately with a clean, dry cloth.
  3. borax and lemon

    4. Borax, or baking soda, is a common ingredient in many household cleaning products.

    • Mix one part Borax with a squeeze of lemon juice.
    • Dip a stiff nylon brush or sponge into the solution and scrub the stained wood deck with it.
    • Once the rust stains are gone, rinse the treated area with water and pat dry.

If in case, all of these are not effective enough in removing very stubborn rust stains from wood decking, you may want to consider using commercial rust removal products. But do this only when all your safe options are completely exhausted.

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Guerrilla Marketing Tactics For Small Businesses: Marketing Ideas That Stick

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Guerrilla marketing means maximum impact for minimum expense, often on a Do-It-Yourself basis. And while this sort of thing has always been a top priority for small business marketing, in today’s tough economy, low-cost and innovative guerrilla marketing strategies have the potential to be more important than ever.

This article focuses on custom stickers, one of the cheapest and most versatile marketing materials out there, and one that is often overlooked in traditional marketing campaigns.

Let’s start with the basics:

1) Understand your customers

At first, this may seem like common sense in any marketing strategy, but common sense is often not that common. If it were, more small business owners would understand that a simple logo tag, as great as it may be, probably won’t go viral, except among people who are already voraciously loyal to your cause.

However, a sticker that people really identify with, whether it’s because of the humor, the artwork, or some other element, has the potential to go viral, for one very important reason: it says as much about your customers as it does about your business. business. .

A great example of this is a pizza place in my area called Bob’s Pizza. Their logo, appropriately enough, is their name, in a flourish-type font next to a drawing of a slice of pizza. The owner of this store (Bob) could have easily made a custom decal out of this; instead, he chose to do something different.

As the owner of an affordable downtown pizzeria, Bob understands that his target market in this area is primarily families and students. He therefore not only provides crayons and paper for young artists and late-night doodlers, but he also posts these masterpieces on the walls of his shop. One of these works of art turned out to be of a seven-year-old boy; he was a happy, blurry person with a slice of pizza, accompanied by the words, in a childish scribble, “I like Bob’s pizza.”

This is the image Bob chose to make into an eye-catching die-cut sticker, an image that seemed to strike a chord with both families and students, who appreciated the style and humor. I have seen this sticker everywhere imaginable. I have also noticed a lot of people at Bob’s Pizza.

The moral of the story is: create a sticker that shows you understand your customers, and they will advertise your business everywhere, at virtually no cost to you.

2) Be useful

Almost everyone knows the old trick of putting a tip calculator chart on the back of your business card, to encourage people to keep their cards in their wallets.

However, depending on your business, there may be a better way to “stay” in your customers’ lives, and in a way that helps establish authority in your area of ​​expertise. By printing a personalized label with useful information related to your business, designed for semi-permanent mounting in important and everyday places, you can keep your name and number in front of your old and potential customers for an almost indefinite period of time.

Repair computers for a living? Design a quick reference troubleshooting label for common computer problems, designed to mount on a computer monitor or laptop. yoga studio? Create a daily “mindfulness meditation” designed to be mounted on the dashboard of a car. Heating and cooling business? Print a sticker designed for thermostats with energy saving tips.

The trick here is to be innovative, helpful, and stick around long enough that when people need your services, you’re the one they call.

3) Be loud

If you really want to create some buzz in your area, you can put the “bouncer” in guerilla marketing with over-the-top, in-your-face marketing that doesn’t look like marketing.

Case in point – a website called SprayGraphic. This online community of artists wanted to create something of interest in different parts of the US. First, they recruited creative artists to feature their graphic design work on their website. They then sent eye-catching posters and custom stickers to these artists to help promote their work.

The result? Intriguing posters began appearing in coffee shops and community boards across the country, complete with their trademark funny mustache, nose and glasses logo, explaining who they were, what they did and why people should unite. Then a series of die-cut stickers with his logo began appearing everywhere, accompanied by his URL. You can be sure that this simple and affordable guerrilla marketing tactic created a huge amount of traffic for this site, almost overnight.

The trick with using custom stickers in this way is not to give away too much and use them to create a sort of mystery, which your customers will be forced to solve.

Digital Marketing

What is Christian website design?

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Christian website design. What does that mean?

What do we mean when we say “Christian Website Design” or call ourselves “Christian Website Designers”?

To answer this question, I need to explain our original mission for (CI Design LLC). The idea behind this company that my dad started in 1998 was to build websites that would glorify God in their quality and purpose. That is, our mission was not to create “Christian websites” but rather the quality of the work, design, and final product along with the primary purpose behind the commercial, non-profit, product, or church website would be a representation of Christ.

This mission informs our work and services in every aspect of what we do here, from how we treat our clients and creating one-size-fits-all solutions to the small image we place on the contact page.

Everyone is called to a certain role in our communities, churches, and families. We are called to treat our Christian brothers and sisters as Christ wants us to. This applies to our Work, Play and Rest. Internet is a big community (the biggest community). We believe that our team at CI Design is called to represent Christ in our work and services.

Our Christian brothers and sisters who own small businesses, have a non-profit organization or are leaders in our churches deserve high-quality professional website and marketing services. Built by a team that is held to a higher standard than basic industry standards or state of the art standards. Industry and technology standards are important and should be used to their full potential. But there is more to our work that God wants us to lean on than just creating products. Colossians 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; because you serve the Lord Christ.

So this is our mission as Christian website designers and what we mean when we say “Christian Website Design”. We are serving the Lord in our work and using our skills to serve our online Christian community. SEO optimization, Google AdWords management, Facebook ad campaigns, video production and more!

Feel free to read our full story here: https://www.christian-internet.com/about-us/

Relationship

mary’s story

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We have had a good year! No one could have predicted the way our entire world would change in a matter of just a few months. Each of us thinks that our circumstances are so unusual and have never happened before.

I have been thinking a lot about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how she experienced so many parallels with us. She must have felt similar to how we feel. She reflects on this:

  1. Shock: Imagine the shock when this teen found out she was pregnant and yet hadn’t been with a man. We too were shocked to hear that a pandemic would shut down the entire world for a period of time.

  2. Confusion: Mary probably didn’t know what to do or how she would deal with the idea of ​​becoming a mother. She has not only confused us about COVID-19, but also the mixed messages we receive from the media, health officials, and loved ones about how to protect ourselves and others.

  3. Conspiracy – Imagine how Mary was treated when she said that she was a virgin who was pregnant with the son of God. Many people have stated that there are conspiracies around the pandemic in its origin, risk levels, statistics and treatment.

  4. Support – Joseph was the person who became the partner of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus and he too must have experienced some stress from others. Was he the subject of rumors and pressure from people who had alternative advice for him? Where were Maria’s mother and sisters? I bet he wished they were with her. During the pandemic we have had to find ways to connect with others through technology and remote interaction. Like Mary, many of our family members were also separated.

  5. Legalities – Even though Mary was nearing the end of her pregnancy, the ruler required her and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem. They were required to register for the census and pay their taxes. Our governments could have made some revisions to the tax-related laws by deferring taxes, but we still needed to pay our taxes and also follow the new laws on quarantine, travel, and the economy.

  6. Medical Care: There is no mention of Mary having a doctor, midwife, or other professional to help her deliver her firstborn. In fact, because there was no room at her inn, she was housed with the animals in a stable during her labor and delivery. Many parts of the world also have health care problems. Some faced a lack of protective gear, long lines waiting to be tested and no clear information on whether a vaccine will be available and effective in the near future.

  7. Unknown – I’m sure Maria was wondering what would happen to Jose, her son, and herself. How far into her future could she see? All of us have also been wondering about the future. Will our countries open again? What will help the economy? Will there be food shortages? Can we trust that “this too shall pass” and that we will be better off in the future?

  8. Faith – Mary trusted God. She followed the law by traveling to Bethlehem. She rusted up Joseph to help her. Every year we faithfully celebrate Christmas which is the birthday of that little baby that Maria was carrying. Do we have a strength of faith that even comes close to that of Mary?

We have already overcome several months of uncertainty due to COVID-19. Maybe it’s a good thing we didn’t know what was in store for us at the start of this.

And now we are facing a future that also has many unknowns. Will we face it with the love, peace and joy we talk about so much during the holidays?

I hope so.

Merry Christmas to all!

Health Fitness

Home tips to lose weight

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Excess weight is risky for health. Weight loss is a very difficult task for many. It is possible to lose weight very effectively by adopting some home methods. You can also try it. However, by avoiding anxiety, you can reduce excess weight by natural means.

1. Many people eat extra raw salt while eating. But if you want to lose weight, you will have to stop the tendency to take extra salt. Because salt helps to increase body weight.

2. Bitter-tasting vegetables, especially Momordica charantia, are very effective for weight loss.

3. Spicy foods such as ginger, cinnamon, black pepper should be kept in daily dinners. Spices help reduce weight.

4. Those who follow diet control rules or fast after day to day to lose weight, honey and lemon juice are very beneficial for them.

5. Also, dairy foods, such as cheese, butter are not good to eat. Meat and non-vegetarian food cannot be eaten in addition to dietary requirements.

6. You can have several meals a day by sharing the amount of food per day. However, it should be noted that each and every part is small. And to take into account the amount of rice in each part should not be more than a fist.

7. Foods rich in starch, such as rice, potatoes, will be consumed in controlled levels. But the best and the habit of eating foods that are eaten with wheat. In addition, fresh fruits and green vegetables are also low-calorie foods, and those who are heavier should eat more than that.

8. Cabbage helps to reduce weight. Cabbage prevents sweet and sugary foods from turning into fat. You can eat raw food and there is also the possibility of cooking.

9. But after all this, physical exercise is the most effective and important method to lose weight. Exercise helps keep body fat stored as fat. Exercising means you don’t have to sweat your body out using heavy weights like bodybuilders do in the gym. Start lightly. Walking, jogging, and swimming are enough, if you can keep up regularly.

10. However, there is another good way to lose weight in the home system. Honey burns excess fat from the body. Honey can be eaten in small amounts, too much if a teaspoon each time. You can also eat or drink a tablespoon of lemon juice mixed with warm water.

Please follow the above instructions regularly. You will see the excess fat coming out of the body. In addition, the body will be clean and there will be a lot of fun. Also, you can follow this diet plan to lose weight – Weight Loss Diet Plan

Lifestyle Fashion

Graduation letter from father to daughter

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First off, congratulations on completing your college degree! I am impressed with the determination, drive and hard work you have shown during your college days. Good work!

Every day marks the beginning of the next day of your life, but there are certain days that represent important milestones. This is one of them. You are now faced with an almost infinite number of choices as you wait for what you will do and where you will go next. There is no right or wrong path to take in life, as all journeys can be great. It is you who will ultimately determine how interesting, satisfying and rewarding the journey is, not the path you take.

Having said that, I encourage you to take some risks, especially early in life when you may have more flexibility, and consider exploring different directions and adventures that may not be so obvious and commonplace. If there is nothing wrong with your ambition to be like everyone else, then you should follow the conventional path in life. If you want to try something different, you have to throw conventional wisdom out the window and make what most people would characterize as risky or even irresponsible decisions. This could be anything from spending a couple of years working somewhere in China, starting your own company, joining a sub-Saharan relief organization, going to graduate school in New Zealand, joining a two-year ocean expedition. or work in Switzerland or Norway for a few years. The list is endless.

Life is made up of many little journeys, and you want to strive to make them as enjoyable, interesting, and rewarding as possible. When you start a journey, you never know what will happen along the way and where it will end, which, for me at least, is incredibly fascinating. Regardless of which path you choose, I know you’ll be fine. But try to go after something you really want to do, even though it’s not always easy to know what it is. A tip: never let money be the main motivator of what you decide to do. Success is not measured by your job, your education, how much money you have, or what kind of car you drive. Success is determined by who you are and how you lead your life.

I could spend a lot of time giving advice, but I’m sure you’ll figure it all out along the way, which is the way of life. But I will share a few things that I have found to be very helpful and perhaps could have done more during certain parts of my life:

-Treat all people with respect and be kind to everyone, no exceptions.

-Always maintain the integrity of your personal character – define who you are

-Have many good friends and actively cultivate your friendships.

Don’t expect too much from others – expect too much from yourself

-Do the right thing even if it’s hard – it’s always tempting to take the path of least resistance

Don’t worry about the past or things you can’t affect, they just make you miserable

-Never criticize or complain – no skills, intelligence or experience required

-You have more power and abilities than you think you have – yes, you can move mountains

-Do more than expected at work, at home, don’t expect pats on the back, the rewards will eventually come.

-Never be afraid to tell the truth, even if it is bad news: hiding problems only makes them worse.

– Be an independent thinker and make your own decisions – lead, don’t follow

– All relationships require a lot of work from both parties – it is never easy – mutual trust and respect is the key

-Staying healthy

-And remember: life is too important to take it seriously

I could go on and on, but enough lecturing. I know you’ll figure it all out.

Once again, good work on your degree and enjoy your journeys in life!

Pets

Calculate nights for California child support

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California parents who are separating or divorcing must work with the court during the process to establish custody and child support. Under California support guidelines, visitation and parenting time have a direct influence on how much child support is paid or received. Using an inaccurate parenting time total may result in unfair or inaccurate payments.

California parenting time

Each state has slightly different methods for determining parent-child visitation. In California, the total time spent with children is the annual percentage of parenting time.

For example, if the non-custodial parent spends every other weekend and half of all holidays plus four weeks of summer, it would total 20 percent of the year. Adding just two weeks puts the percentage at 24 percent. Half days, extended overnight visits, and other long non-overnight visits also contribute to total parenting time.

Counting parenting time

Once the divorcing parents agree on a custody schedule, it’s time to count visitation hours to establish child support. There is no one way to do this, but some methods are easier than others and produce more accurate results.

Parents should count all hours in parenting time when they will be with the children. This total is then divided by 8,760 hours. The answer is the percentage of timeshare needed for the California support formula.

Ways to Calculate Parenting Time in California

There are three ways to count parenting time:

  1. Estimate
  2. count manually
  3. custodial schedule software

Estimating timeshare percentages means that parents use various California visitation tables. These charts provide visitation scenarios with entries such as “Alternate weekends plus one night per week” and then a corresponding percentage, such as “28.49 percent.” Estimates can take the time and frustration out of counting actual hours, but are generally inaccurate when compared to the actual time spent. Estimates also typically do not take non-traditional weeks into account, such as holidays, vacations, illnesses, special events, or third-party weather.

Counting manually provides a more accurate number than estimating. Parents can view parenting hours and add up all parenting time hours. Every visit counts, whether it’s during a weekday, vacation, or other visit. It can be time consuming to count hundreds of hours in a year, and counting manually increases the risk of human error and addition errors. If the schedule changes for even a few days, it can affect the total, so parents need to start over.

Custody scheduling software allows parents to create a custody schedule on the computer, with time shares accurate to the hour. As parents create the schedule, the program counts all visiting hours for each parent. If parents make a schedule change, the count is automatically recalculated. Custody software allows parents to know exact visitation totals quickly and accurately.

Real Estate

Top Ten Tips When Buying Real Estate!

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In the current financial climate, real estate continues to be a strong investment in many areas. Informed buyers will always make the most of the real estate market. These top ten real estate buying tips will help you conduct your next real estate transaction with confidence.

TIP #1: Hire the right Agent!

Hiring the right real estate agent is invaluable. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, the realtor you choose is your link to important information about schools, zoning, city and county regulations, neighborhood trends, building and remodeling and rent restrictions, and property values. Each city has different laws governing what can and cannot be done with a property. Sanibel is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States due in part to its strict building and planning codes. Having experienced many aspects of real estate transactions on a personal level, I understand the situations and concerns of my buyers and sellers. I have been an island property owner for many years and have done several local real estate transactions myself. From buying and selling lots to building new homes with local builders, investing in properties that generate rental income, and utilizing tax-free 1031 exchanges, I don’t just sell island real estate; I invest in it because I believe there is no place in the world like Sanibel and Captiva. Whether you’re working with me or someone else, finding the right real estate agent is invaluable.

TIP #2: Use 1031 tax exchanges and save money!

Tax 1031 exchanges are tax-free exchanges of investment property. Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code is one of the last great tax havens. If you buy a “similar type” investment property within 180 days of the sale of a similar type property and are willing to increase the amount of debt or the value of the property, your capital gains taxes they can be completely different. Having completed a Reverse 1031 tax exchange myself, I believe in using this powerful tax shelter. Please feel free to contact me if you are considering using a current Sanibel, Captiva, or Ft. Myers property in a 1031 Tax Exchange, or if you would like to purchase an investment property that may qualify for a 1031 Tax Exchange in the future. A reverse 1031 tax exchange is the same concept of an exchange as a 1031 tax exchange, except that you first purchased your replacement “like-kind” investment property, before selling the property to be exchanged. Learn more about 1031 tax swaps and how to use them to your financial advantage. Please note that a neutral party must have acted as a qualified intermediary. Real estate can also be bought and sold through your self-directed retirement account. Whether you use a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, a SEP, or company plans like 401(k) plans, Keogh plans, or profit-sharing plans, investigate your options.

TIP #3: Prequalify for Financing!

Pre-qualifying for a loan may not seem like such a big deal until you find your perfect paradise property at the same time as another buyer. When a property is priced to sell, it will generally attract more than one buyer. Once a seller receives an offer, the two most important things he considers are… price and contingencies. For some sellers, a contract that is contingent on the buyer obtaining financing makes them uncomfortable with the offer. Eliminate any doubt in a seller’s mind by prequalifying for the amount he will be able to spend on the purchase of any property. This is especially important if your dream property suddenly has a price reduction. When this occurs, other buyers may enter the picture, who didn’t look at that property before it was listed! Often a seller will accept a financially sound contract in lieu of a higher offer. Get ready to make a deal!

TIP #4: Rent, Rent, Rent!

“Location, location, location,” while overused as a real estate phrase, should still and always be a big consideration for you as a buyer! If something about a property’s location bothers you, keep in mind that the same location drawback will bother any buyer you want to attract when you need to resell the property. It’s important to ask lots of questions, but it’s often hard to know the right questions if you’re not familiar with the community. That’s why it’s so valuable to choose and hire the right real estate agent to represent your interests when buying a property.

TIP #5: Do a home inspection!

Getting an inspection report from a licensed professional building inspector of your choice can protect you from many defects that are hidden from view. Why gamble with such a large financial investment? Let a professional building inspector point out non-obvious areas that need to be repaired or replaced. A good inspector will give you an extensive report that covers all the systems in the home, from electrical to plumbing, roof conditions, and structural concerns. Once you receive a report, you can start negotiations again regarding repairs. Often a seller will agree to make necessary repairs up to a specified finance amount. When a seller lists his property “as is,” he is letting you know that he is not willing to repair or replace any part of the property. If he’s interested in an “as is” property and isn’t going to level the structure and build a new one, it’s still in your best interest to get an inspection report. Don’t rely on the building inspector to look for termites and other harmful pest problems. Although an inspector will look at the damage caused by the pests, it is best to have a separate termite inspection carried out by a licensed company that understands the pests and can eliminate them.

TIP #6: Get a survey and title insurance!

Surveys will show easements, encroachments, and boundary lines for a property. By inspecting a home in an established neighborhood, you are assured that property lines have been maintained. As homeowners add fences, sheds, docks, garages, and other structures to their properties over time, boundaries can be crossed by placing part of your structure on their property, or vice versa. Inspecting vacant lots is also important for the same reasons as a home, plus a survey will help determine the size of the home or the amount of coverage the lot will allow.

Title insurance will protect your investment from another party claiming ownership of your property. Title searches will uncover links placed on a property by sellers, or errors in previous title transfers. The last thing you want to discover when you’re in the home stretch of a transaction is that there are liens on the property, such as tax liens, undisclosed owners, easements, or leases. If a claim arises after the purchase of a property, the title insurance company is there to protect your ownership interest in that property.

TIP #7: Be realistic!

“Wants” and “needs” are very different when it comes to real estate features. If every home you see has the upgrades you “want” but is above the price range you “need”…be realistic. Who wouldn’t love a large, oceanfront, professionally decorated home or condo with all the bells and whistles? Looking at properties that exceed your price range is always fun, but it can be extremely frustrating and annoying. Be realistic by looking at listings in your “need” price range, keeping an eye out for that one special property that has the potential to become your “want” dream home. Always look beyond the furniture, wallpaper and floor coverings to the architecture of the home; that is when you will find properties with potential.

TIP #8: Use contract contingencies wisely!

The contingencies in a contract to purchase a property are designed to protect you, the buyer! It may seem silly to bring it up, but it’s important to remember that you need to work with the seller to come to an agreement on the contract. The seller expects valid contingencies for an offer. Common contingencies include building inspections, termite and pest inspections, financing, and surveys. Many deals fall apart over small details and easy-to-fix problems. Remember that sellers get excited about their property. If you can see that major repairs or replacements are due due to neglect or age, factor this into your offer price. The old adage “Everything is negotiable” still holds true, unless you annoy the salesperson so much that they refuse to work with you. Try to avoid listing cosmetic changes you’d like the seller to make as contingencies. Cosmetic changes are subjective, so be objective when drafting a contract.

TIP #9: Understand regional health and safety issues!

An informed real estate agent will help you understand other health and safety issues to consider when purchasing a property. Health and safety issues may include EIFS (synthetic stucco), indoor air quality, mold, radon, and lead paint. Many of these require the seller to sign a disclosure statement, while others may not apply due to the age, type of construction, or location of the property being purchased.

TIP #10: Ask for Information!

Do not be shy. When you have hired a real estate agent to work for you, ask them for information. Do you want to see all the properties in your price range, with the features you need, or just the houses that a real estate agent wants you to see? You deserve all the information you need to make an informed decision. Can you imagine buying the house you thought was right for your family, only to find out that you never received any information on a similar property that would be perfect for all your needs? I provide many services to ensure that my buyers always have information at their fingertips.

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Easy Animation Software: Best Animation Software for Beginners

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There is hardly any easy animation software when you are serious about it. Animation is an extremely complex area with an often mind-boggling array of terminology and any animation package worth its salt is bound to require a steep learning curve. Whichever package you choose, be it 2D or 3D, make sure it comes with plenty of tutorials, hints, and tips.

This short lineup, in no particular order of preference, is aimed at hobbyists, enthusiasts, and new to the field. Hopefully there is something for all tastes and pockets. The compilation isn’t exhaustive, excluding some of the more expensive heavyweights like Maya, Lightwave, and 3D Studio Max; But many of the products listed are free or moderately priced, reputable, and designed to inspire creativity.

  • ANMIE STUDIO PRO (2D) creates cartoons, anmie and cutout animations with ease. Add skeletons with the click of a mouse. Import Photoshop files with layers intact and create characters from scratch with the character wizard. Anmie Studio has excellent lip sync capabilities, generous multi-sound formats along with full YouTube support.

  • Other popular animation programs with strong YouTube support include GO ANIMATE (2D), XTRA-NORMAL (3D), and MUVIZU (3D). All three programs allow you to create animations without the need for expensive equipment or specialized training and Muvizu, which is free, provides high-quality sets complete with complex character animation and the ease of collaborating on productions.

  • MOVIESTORM, an innovative 3D software program, is aimed at amateur filmmakers who want to make high-quality animated movies and provides the perfect tool for learning film and television production. Other 3D software packages also popular with artists and filmmakers are DAZ STUDIO (3D) and ICLONE 5 (3D). Iclone 5 is a real-time 3D animation tool with digital actors, visual effects and motion capture compatible with Microsoft Kinect, while Daz Studio lets you create stunning digital artwork and animations and is currently free.

  • For good lighting and camera effects try SYNFIG (2D). The ambition of the Synfig developers was to create animation software capable of producing cinema-quality results. Synfig is an open source vector based animation program and it is free.

  • Now, if you can, check out the cartoon “Big Buck Bunny” and the short film “Elephants Dream” to see why BLENDER (3D) is a legend in the world of 3D animation software. Software to compete with the big boys, available for free with a huge fan base and lots of tutorials and support.

  • For the more adventurous, CRAZYTALK (2D/3D) is a photo-to-animation engine where you can turn photos, sketches, statues, anything into animable characters. Media can be inserted directly into the scene, and the program supports a variety of formats. Similarly, Morpheus animation software (2D/3D) will transform your photos into other things, like cartoons or animals. Mix, blend and exaggerate the body parts. Watch a person become someone, or something else.

  • Do you remember King Kong and the Empire State Building? Well, if you like STOP-MOTION photography, then IstopMotion (3D) for Macintosh is worth considering. With IstopMotion you can work with your Mac’s built-in camera or import photos to create your animations. You can even turn your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch into a High Definition camera…

  • A free 2D animation package with drawing tools similar to Photoshop is PENCIL. Pencil supports bitmap and vector graphics and has proven to be an excellent introductory animation tool. With pencil, you can create traditional hand-drawn animations on most computer platforms, including Mac OS.

  • Another 2D substitute for traditional light table and paper animation is PLASTIC ANIMATION PAPER (PAP) 4, which is currently free to download. Currently, CREATOON 3 (2D) is also free to download (but without technical support), which uses the cut-out animation process.

  • Finally, a good example of a solid 2D animation program, renowned for its depth and quality of support, is TOON BOOM STUDIO. An excellent app made for animators, by animators.

Good luck!