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Television News Internships

Earlier this week I received an email from a senior at Lakeland High School in Rathdrum, Idaho, who was enrolling at the University of Idaho to major in journalism next fall semester. She is writing a research paper titled “Why Your Future Career Choice Is Right for You?”

He listed 25 questions like “What made you choose your profession?”, “How many years of school did you go through?”, “Who was your inspiration?”, etc. Question number eight was a common question I received. , “What are your recommendations for someone considering this profession?”

My answer? Apply for the internship.

This is how most producers, photographers, reporters and presenters get their first job. The absolute best way to start your journey into the world of broadcast journalism is by working as an intern.

It’s your first honest way to take a look inside a working newsroom and understand how the television business works. Many of the things you learn on the job are not necessarily the things you learn in the classroom. Not everyone who works in television news graduated with a degree in

The good news is that most TV stations in the country offer internships. The bad news is that most, if not all, are unpaid. But I promise you that the lessons you learn and the people you meet will be invaluable in the future. And here’s a little fact, sure it’s about what you know, but sometimes, it’s more about WHO you know when it comes to landing your first paying position.

In addition to not getting paid, you will be doing jobs that nobody else wants to do. Plan to answer phones, listen to scanners, record videotapes, and transcribe verbatim interviews reporters conducted earlier in the day—things that don’t involve sitting at the anchor’s desk or holding a microphone.

To get started, simply call or walk into your local TV news station and fill out an application. Don’t call the newsroom and ask for the lead anchor’s News Director. You can call the newsroom and ask if they accept applications and if they can point you to the right person to talk to. If you’re willing to move, you have over a thousand TV stations to choose from. There are more than 200 television markets in the country, each broken down by households.

For example, the number one market in the country is New York. New York has an estimated 7.5 million television households, which is just over six and a half percent of the country. Moving down the list after New York are Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Washington DC, and rounding out the top 10 is Houston, Texas.

The size of the market depends on how many households with televisions there are in that specific city. Spokane, Washington, is the 75th market with about 419,000 television households. To give you some perspective, the smallest market in the United States is Glendive, Montana at 210. It has fewer than 4,000 television households. Number 209 is North Platte, Nebraska, with just over 15,000.

In most cases, each city has at least three television news affiliates; ABC, CBS and NBC. You will also find FOX and CW. Unless you live in New York, you won’t find CNN, MSNBC, or Fox News.

Another requirement to apply for an internship is to be enrolled in the university. I had three internships during college and for each internship I earned college credit, between 3 and 6 credits.

So, if you want to be the next Peter Jennings or your hometown’s assigned general reporter, the best way to start is to get an internship and see firsthand what goes on in a real-life newsroom.

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WoW Gold Farming Guide: 5 Steps Any Gamer Should Take To Make Real Gold In World Of Warcraft

Many players complain a lot that they can’t even pay the repair bills in World of Warcraft. Also, getting an epic flying mount is quite an accomplishment for most players, but for pros it’s a walk in the park. So, to help all players out a bit in the economic side of the game, here is a short WoW gold farming guide, which contains 5 easy steps to earn real money in this game.

Step 1 – Get occupations. I want to insist on this aspect as the first and most important step of this short WoW gold farming guide. Even if you don’t choose mining as one of your professions, any of WoW’s trade skills are gold mines. Even if you have a low skill level in a profession, you can still make tons of WoW gold by gathering the right resources. So before you start complaining about how poor you are, level up some professions.

Step 2 – Get Plugins. I’m referring here to plugins that enhance a player’s ability to make WoW gold. The two biggest plugins I’ve been using are Gatherer and Auctioneer. Of course, simply installing them won’t fill your pockets with gold, but if you put them to good use, I guarantee your days of poverty will be over.

Step 3 – Get an AoE Spec. Why exactly? Well, killing 4-5 mobs instead of 1 at a time will bring you more gold. However, in this case, rogues are at a bit of a disadvantage because even if they have the Fan of Knives ability, they just aren’t made for AoE farming. But if you bring your rogue into a chamber with gray or green mobs, you should make a kill.

Step 4 – Get some equipment. There are mobs you can’t kill without decent gear in WoW. But you don’t have to raid 24/7 to get a decent team. After you hit the level cap, just do a few instances, get some epics and blues, enchants and twins, and you’re ready for most types of farming in the game.

Step 5 – Be sharp! Now, what I want to focus on here, as the last step in this short WoW gold farming guide, is that every time you start a farming session, you really have to pay attention to everything you do. Going AFK every 5 minutes won’t bring you much gold, and if you’re not fast enough, the other players will surely get the resources and rewards first.

Now these are the first five steps a player needs to take to make decent money in World of Warcraft. But if you want to be able to afford to buy the most expensive items in the game, I highly recommend a more consistent WoW gold farming guide.

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A sport for each season with satellite TV packages

In the estimations of every bar or cafe owner, there is always a season on the horizon when the business must once again prove its staying power. It can be hard to weather the winter storms or soften the effects of your clientele leaving for summer vacation. However, if you harness the power of sports, you can find a way to cover every season. Satellite TV packages range from baseball and soccer to college basketball and international soccer. Here’s how to line up your business year.

1. Start with a touchdown. As the New Years celebrations end, the football season is about to reach its peak. Playoff dogfights lead up to the most epic sporting event of the year, the Super Bowl. NFL packs are known to give any bar with a trailing clientele a boost. Around every corner in every neighborhood, there is a fan looking for a way out and access to his favorite team. Once he establishes that he has the venue and the satellite package to make that happen every week, the dark days of winter will seem a little brighter.

2. Bring to the spring. It’s no coincidence that basketball fans start having their day in the sun immediately after the Super Bowl. The NBA season gets underway with playoff races through April, when the real fun for NBA fans begins. At the same time, college basketball fans know that come March, everything turns wild as the NCAA Tournament captures everyone’s hearts and minds. Duke, North Carolina, and all the underdogs prepare for this moment all year long. It makes the transition to spring and summer quite seamless.

3. Spring turns into summer. Of course, once spring rolls around, it’s all about keeping an eye out for MLB’s season-opening salvoes as the NBA playoffs get more exciting. Bar owners will find that their clientele won’t be able to decide between the early baseball action and the playoff matchups that will inevitably take place in Los Angeles, Boston or Cleveland. Whatever they decide, you need to give them the options to see it all by keeping satellite TV packages running on their big screen TVs. This time of year may be the busiest of all and the most productive for your business.

4. The Fall Classic gives way to gridiron bands. Baseball season has the ability to cut a bit across all professional sports, and their season goes on for so long. By the time the summer dramas have passed and the Fall Classic sees a new World Series champion crowned, you can go back to football season and watch those fans go back to your business. Just make sure you have your NFL Sunday Ticket Pack set up and ready to go. It will probably be a long, dark winter without him.

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Do you own contaminated land? A quick guide to help you understand the UK regulatory maze

If you are about to buy, sell or refinance a property, or if you are applying for planning permission, you will need to know if your land is contaminated. The first stage of the process is to do a search on the site.

The site search must be completed during the due diligence process, which is typically carried out by a lawyer or conveyancing agent, who will check the details against a database. The search will list all registered uses of the site and neighboring areas (usually within 250m of the property).

Approximately 5% of all UK site searches reveal the property to be on or near land once used for industrial activities. If your site is on or near a former industrial site, you will need a contaminated soil assessment.

The staged approach to risk management used in the UK makes this a complex process. To guide you through the maze of regulations below, there is a simplified two-step process for understanding parts of the legislation surrounding contaminated land.

Step 1: Check with the Local Authority and the Environment Agency.

As legal regulators of contaminated land issues, the opinions of the Local Authority and the Environment Agency on the site are most important. They can determine if the property is acceptable or if further evaluation is required. If the local authority is not concerned about contamination on your land, then you do not need to take any further action.

If there are concerns with the site, the local authority will be able to guide you on what to do next. If the land is contaminated to the extent that it may be affecting ground or surface water, the Environment Agency should be contacted as they regulate the aquatic environment and will also provide guidance.

Step 2: Risk assessment

If regulators cannot rule out contamination issues, the next step is to conduct a risk assessment as required by the Environmental Protection Act of 1990. This step should be completed using a qualified contaminated land consultant or professional. The risk assessment process is divided into three phases.

In Phase 1, your consultant will interpret information obtained from site searches and other publicly available information, such as geological and hydrological maps. They will also conduct a site tour to gain an understanding of the area on the ground. From this information, they will develop a Conceptual Site Model (CSM) and complete a Qualitative Risk Assessment (QRA) in accordance with UK guidance. If the QRA demonstrates low risks, no action is required. If the QRA indicates medium or high risks, then a Phase 2 contamination assessment is required.

The Phase 2 evaluation involves physical sampling of the soil to confirm the level of contaminants. These results are compared to the UK soil and groundwater thresholds (Generic Assessment Criteria or GAC) to determine whether and to what extent the soil is contaminated and poses a risk. If the site is contaminated, remediation will be required. This is Phase 3.

Your consultant will agree to a Phase 3 remediation scheme with the Local Authority and will be able to monitor and report on the progress of the scheme. They can also manage the entire process on your behalf.

Guidance documents relevant to housing are DEFRA & Environment Agency (2004) Model of Procedures for the Management of Soil Contamination and NHBC and CEIH (2008) Guide for Safe Housing Development on Land Affected by Contamination.

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5 Lessons From Eddie Murphy’s Daycare For Dads That Parents Can And Should Implement Right Away

It’s amazing how young children can find an old movie they might have forgotten about, decide they like it, and play it over and over again.

My five-year-old has done just that with Eddie Murphy’s Daddy’s Daycare. What’s really interesting is that when I first saw this movie, I saw it through the eyes of a childless man. OH BUT NOT THIS TIME.

Now every time I watch this movie with my son, which is at least twice a week as of the time I write this. I pick up on the underlying messages of the film that really motivate me as a father and an entrepreneur.

So I’ve taken the time to explain Eddy Murphy’s 5 Daycare Lessons for Dads Parents Can and Should Implement Right Away.

The corporate security bogus

Eddie Murphy’s character in this film had a very important and slow career in product development. She routinely answered her cell phone call and the endless chimes of email. Most men who have worked in the corporate world can relate to this.

But then THAT happens (insert horror music from movie). He and his very good friend are fired in a way that surprises Charlie (eddie’s character) and his business partner Phil. Have any of you ever experienced this? (The author of this post raises his hand.).

Charlie has to instantly come to terms with the reality that his employer had the power to discontinue the job in which he had found his identity. And it didn’t matter how much he invested emotionally. It didn’t matter what his financial obligations were. And it didn’t even matter that he had brought success to the company in the past. What’s next?

What really matters

Charlie no longer took up all of his time with meetings, presentations, emails, and phone calls. So what does he do now? Well, isn’t it obvious from the title? returned to be Dad. She even read to her son at night and even fell asleep in bed with him. (And the crowd goes AWWWW!)

Now, since this wasn’t the end of the movie, the importance of this quality time hasn’t really hit him over the head yet. But it did help shift his focus to home.

The joy of being present

So Daddy’s Charlie and Phil decide to start the hilarious task of starting a daycare for dads. In which his two children are cared for.

With a mix of lots of poop humor, dress up games, sugar rush and sugar crashes and of course NAP TIME. Tea daycare for parents takes shape Now remember the scene I talked about earlier, where Charlie read to his son and he fell asleep. Well, because of Charlie’s decision to start this business from home, he and his son have spent a lot more time together.

Sidebar: This is one of those points where the movie really began to speak to my own desires as a father and an entrepreneur.

Charlie went from being an absent Father due to his career, to being a present and committed Father due to a business decision. Which brings me to the next and very valuable point.

true realization

Since this is a family comedy, a lot of hilarity ensues, along with challenges from two very inexperienced men who run a daycare center, while competing with the big private academy in town.

Throughout their journey they face surprise searches, sabotage and Charlie is even faced with the very difficult choice of going back to his old job.

Sidebar: To me this represents the struggle that many men go through every day, when they leave their home and their children.

But something amazing happens when he briefly decides to return to the corporate world and leave his innovative daycare for parents. While he was in the boardroom, the same man who fired him not long ago asked him to give a presentation.

THAT he finally hits him over the head. Realizing that the quality time she has been able to spend with his son is priceless, she abruptly excused herself and quickly went to find her son from the feared Academy she had been competing against. and did the BOLD statement that daycare for parents it was here to stay.

What can about you from your children

As I watch this movie over and over again. Simultaneously I observe my son. I look at which parts of the movie make him laugh and realize I’m laughing at the same parts. I notice that you are attracted to this movie more than other more popular animated movies. Then I realize that he already has the desire to be a dad when he grows up, and this movie speaks to a deep desire in him.

And guess what… Me too when I was his age. Watching my son learn and grow highlights my own attributes that I am responsible for developing or correcting within him.

My son has such an amazing influence on how I do my career and how I’ve come to understand the value of time. I am so thankful that it was tough enough to endure my days of being an absentee parent due to career choices. However, caring enough to forget my absence the moment I got home. (She pauses to catch her breath and not cry.)

I hope this post motivates another Father to decide that the ones he is most important to are also worth more of his time than anything else.

If you enjoyed this post, feel free to like, comment, and share.

God bless you

rodney k

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football weekend

There were a plethora of exciting NFL games over the weekend. We had the classic Brady vs. Manning matchup that lived up to the hype, big hits with the Eagles and Giants meeting, and Brett Favre playing in his last significant game against his old Packers team. As great as these games were, no NFL game was more revealing of the kind of league we have than the Raiders/Steelers game. I know, the game was a 35-3 dominance where the Steelers were in control of every facet of the game. I realize they made one of the best running attacks in the league non-existent. I understand that without all the Steelers penalties, the score would have been even more lopsided. On an emotion scale, this game couldn’t possibly capture the attention of a hermit crab. However, this game optimizes the NFL in every way. I’ll explain.

The NFL, more than any other sports league, is a coaching league and it was most evident with this Steelers/Raiders game. Let’s rewind two weeks. The Raiders had just posted an overtime win against the division rival Kansas City Chiefs. At (5-4), the Raiders already had as many wins as they had all of last year. Everyone was proclaiming that the “Mystic Raider” had returned. Then they get a bye week and get an extra week to prepare for the Steelers. Meanwhile, the Steelers are coming off an emotionally draining Sunday Night Football loss to the New England Patriots. Raiders coach Tom Cable has an extra week to prepare and not only does coach Mike Tomlin’s team win, but at no time during the 60 minutes was it even a game.

It all comes down to preparation. Mike Tomlin is 13-6 after one loss. He knows how to win after his team just suffered a loss. They all jumped on the Raiders bandwagon last week. I did not buy the hype. Why? Because his main office is not stable. You want to see a stable environment, watch the New England Patriots. Coach Belichick and owner Robert Craft have been about as stable an organization as it gets. Belichick is 15-4 after a bye week. Andy Reid is a perfect 12-0 after a bye week. Coincidence? The NFL is a league of coaches.

Mike Tomlin is one of the top five coaches in the league because what defines you as a leader is how you respond in a crisis. Tomlin responds after the meltdown with a 13-6 record. The numbers don’t lie. Andy Reid and Bill Belichick are money when they have two weeks to prepare. Look at the two coaches who have been fired in recent weeks. The Cowboys’ first coach, Wade, “made of cookie dough” Phillips. Today, Brad “can’t control the wardrobe” Childress was also sent packing. Phillips this season was (2-5) after a loss, while Childress was (1-3). The NFL has a lot of parody and adversity, it’s the nature of the game. Successful coaches are the ones who can go back to the drawing board and make the necessary adjustments to win the following week and after a break. The NFL has 16 games, which means losing a game is always crisis mode. It is essential to respond positively the following week. That’s why I’m not a Raiders buyer. Sorry raider nation. You have won a few games, but the management from the owner to the manager is shaky. You have the owner paying for the players and proclaiming JaMarcus Russell the savior of the franchise. He was released faster than you can say “Purple Drank”.

Then there’s the incident of Tom Cable allegedly breaking the jaw of one of his trainers. Give me management and coaches who are professionals and handle adversity well. Look at the last decade of the NFL. The best franchises: Patriots, Steelers, Eagles, Colts. What do they have in common? The answer is strong top-down leadership. The Patriots and Eagles will part with a player when they are 30 years old. They want young, fresh players. They don’t give five-year contracts to 30-year-old riders. When production falls, the organization moves on. That’s what makes a good business and the NFL is a business after all. If one of a company’s best salespeople for ten years starts having big dips consistently, a good company will ditch him or her for a newer model.

The Washington Redskins are a prime example of what not to do. Owner Daniel Snyder spends $100 million on a fat, undisciplined defensive lineman who doesn’t even want to play his style of defense. The NFL is not an all-star league and it is not a sexy league. He pays Kobe Bryant $100 million because he brings championships and fans to the seats. It is a league of faces. A player can do that in the NBA, but the NFL is different. It takes everyone fulfilling their roles and a lot of training to win consistently. So, I just don’t buy the Raiders and Sunday against the Steelers just reaffirmed my feelings. It’s not that the Raiders lost, but how they lost. They are known for their running game and they had two weeks to prepare. But when they faced an Elite trainer in Mike Tomlin, they couldn’t run the ball for their lives.

The NFL is a league of coaches. Baseball and basketball is a league of players. Joe Girardi replaces Joe Torre and wins a title. He won thanks to the players they got in the offseason: CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett and Mark Teixeira. He now helped, but the players put the team over the hump. Captains in baseball aren’t nearly as important as coaches in the NFL. You can win a world series title with great pitching and have an average coach, but try to win in the NFL with a great quarterback and average head coach. He’s trying out right now with the San Diego Chargers. You better be a smart and disciplined coach if you want to win in the NFL.

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Bible prophecy 2-"Earthquakes and War"

In part 2 of our Bible prophecy series, we will look at earthquakes, war and their effect, not only on humanity, but also how they are affecting prophecy. Earthquakes have always occurred since the foundation of the earth. Why are earthquakes so important now? Number and locations are the dividing factor between earthquakes of the past and those we are experiencing today.

What is a seismic movement, tremor or shaking of the earth’s surface. Most earthquakes are minor tremors. Larger earthquakes usually begin with mild tremors, but quickly take the form of one or more violent shocks and end in vibrations of gradually decreasing strength called aftershocks. On average, about 1,000 earthquakes with intensities of 5.0 or greater are recorded each year. Large earthquakes (intensity 8.0 or higher) occur once a year, large earthquakes (intensity 7.0-7.9) occur 18 times a year, strong earthquakes (intensity 6.0-6.9) 10 times a month, and moderate earthquakes (intensity 5.0-5.9) more twice a day.

God has built a natural safety valve in the earth for expansion and contraction. This safety valve is called an earthquake. The number, magnitude, and location are important in understanding the scriptures that deal with the last days. The first scripture we will deal with is Matthew 24:7.

1.For nation will rise against nation, (The number of wars continues to grow each year.

In my life alone, I have seen wars in Vietnam, Grenada, the cold war with the Soviet Union, Iraq 1, Iraq 2, Afghanistan, Israel and all their wars with Egypt, Iran, Syria, the East Bank and the Gaza Strip, etc. . and The Invisible War with the Extreme Elements of Alqaeda and The Nation of Muslim Fanatics The Soviet Union and Afghanistan) and

2. kingdom against kingdom: The Muslim Nation is divided on Jehad and the way to convert all men to Mohmmad-ism. The United Nations is divided into pieces that barely hold together, due to the division between all nations.) and

3. There will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. (This section is easy to understand and relate to India, Pakistan, Africa, Bird Flu, etc. Fear of another pandemic is growing not only among the people on earth but also among the medical community.) (In recent years, and especially in 2005, we have seen earthquakes in China, Pakistan, the United States, South America, Japan, China, Philippens, the Soviet Union, etc.)

Mark 13:8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and riots; these are beginnings of sorrows. (“These are beginnings of sorrows.”) The Bible tells us that in the last days there will be a significant change in the nature of the earth and the attitude of man. Why is all this happening?

Man’s will, his pride, arrogance, greed for power, possessions and fame, have surpassed God’s will and man’s love for one another. Hate, distrust, fear, suspicion, prejudice, have become the catalyst for many disasters in the world and will be the ruin of man. To prove what I have already said, let us look at two sections of the Scripture from the Book of Revelations.

1.Revelation 14:8 And another angel followed him, saying: Babylon has fallen, has fallen (This is a past event and a future prophecy), the great city (The habitation of the Babylonian people and the Spirit of Babylon that has changed to the man -good attitude.), because he made all nations drink the wine of the wrath of his fornication.

(“Fornication.” Extramarital sex) (Sex here means a deviation from Bible Truth to join a false doctrine and a criminal conversion of Scripture Truth to follow after all kinds of cult activities.) (which deliberately and maliciously inter-fears with marital relations Criminal conversion (People who try to worship God on the one hand and embrace false doctrine on the other.)

2. Revelation 18:2 And he cried out with a loud voice, saying: Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become the habitation of demons (Demons in this case means, People of hate, confusion, Cruel and inhuman people, haters of God and haters of man, demon-possessed), and the haunt of every unclean spirit, and shelter of every unclean and hateful bird.

(The word “Bird” in Revelation 18:2 means, A cry or noise to show contempt or displeasure, a cry of hatred and prejudice.) If you have noticed in Revelation 14:8 and 18:2, he repeats the phrase ” It has fallen, it has fallen.” Why? In Hebrew, when a subject or word is mentioned twice, it means that the mentioned event will occur twice. Babylon the City was destroyed, The spirit of Babylon will also be destroyed.

This is what is starting to happen today. The Nations of the world have become what God already destroyed once, Babylon. Luke 21:11 And there will be great earthquakes in divers (Many) places, and famines and pestilences; and terrible spectacles (tsunamis) and great signs will be from heaven. (Meteors, Meteors, Comets.)

Revelation 11:13. And in the same hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth part of the city (Jerusalem) fell, and seven thousand men died in the earthquake: (a tenth part of the population of the city) (This means a population at that time from this earthquake to 700,000 people)

(The population of Jerusalem, according to the censorship at the end of 2003, was 693,200 people.) and the remnant got scared and gave glory to the God of heaven. (References; Isa 22:5 For it is a day of distress and trampling and perplexity by the LORD God of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and crying out to the mountains.

Zechariah 14:3-7; Then the Lord will go out, and he will fight against those nations, as he fought on the day of battle. And his feet will stand on that day on the Mount of Olives, which faces Jerusalem on the east, and the Mount of Olives will split in the middle of it to the east and to the west, and there will be a valley very big; and half of the mountain will turn to the north, and the other half to the south.

And you will flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains will reach Azal; yes, you will flee, as you fled before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the Lord my God will come, and all the saints with you. And it will come to pass on that day, that the light will be neither clear nor dark; but it will be a day that will be known by the Lord, not day nor night; but it will come to pass that at evening time there will be light.)

Revelation 16:18-19 And there were voices, thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as there has not been since there were men on earth, such a strong earthquake, and so great. And the great city (Jerusalem) was divided into three parts, (EU wants Israel to divide Jerusalem. 15:51 Nov 27, ’05 / 25 Cheshvan 5766 By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu)

(For the past three years, we have been reporting that the time is drawing near when the world will force Israel to divide Jerusalem with the Palestinian Authority. Well, that time is here. Watch over the next few years for a “political move” to to use the establishment of the next Jewish temple as a bargaining chip for Israel to divide its capital.

The division of Jerusalem would fit into Bible prophecy. We must keep in mind that the Lord declared that once the Jews took possession of Israel again (1947) it would never again return to the hands of the Gentiles. Therefore, half of Jerusalem does not constitute a total surrender of it. I think this topic could be the springboard that Satan will use to bring in his false Messiah, the Antichrist.

God’s plan for the end of the ages and the beginning of the Messiah’s reign is advancing with pinpoint precision!) and the cities of the nations fell: and Babylon the great came in remembrance before God, to give her the cup of wine from the pride of his anger. ars. endpoint 2.

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Affiliate Marketing Tips – Is the Online Affiliate Business Program a Sustainable Business Model?

Working on the internet can be a bit tricky at times and this has made it nearly impossible for the layman to set up a business for himself.

Many times I heard people complain at the Warrior Forum, where I usually hang out, that a very lucrative business like the affiliate business is not a sustainable business model. How true can this be? Keep reading these affiliate marketing tips if you want to know how to work online for yourself.

As the debate rages over whether the online affiliate business program is a sustainable business model, a lot of people kept speaking out and most of it made sense.

The fact is that as an affiliate marketer you have no control over which sales page you direct visitors to, the affiliate business may decide to make some changes that may not be in your favor and there is nothing you can do.

Affiliates do not have a say in the percentage the company wants to pay nor are they in charge of the customer service unit.

Some people went as far as to say that in the online affiliate business program you can generate some sales this month and the next month you are ready to start again.

Everything said above about affiliate programs is correct, except for the last one that says that you can generate sales this month and get out of the race for new sales.

Some of the products that affiliate marketers promote offer recurring income opportunities. That is, you can be paid many years later for a single sale, as long as the client continues to renew their members. Imagine you are promoting a hosting package that pays you $10 for every customer you bring in and you have 50 loyal customers. You will earn $500 monthly, and as your marketing campaign skyrockets, your number of customers and revenue increase as well.

Companies like Amazon don’t have a single product of their own, and yet they are one of the largest and most successful affiliate companies in the world today. ClickBank also has tons of affiliate products and has been in business for years and has made millions of dollars with affiliate products. These are just some of the larger affiliated companies, there are people who have established themselves in this type of business. You just have to put on your hat to think and be creative.

Affiliates can create their own products, this is quite possible as most of the products are digital and internet based. That way you have control over your own product and keep all the commission. Affiliates can also create their own site and promote more than one product on it. This will give them the opportunity to test different products and easily control their income, since all companies cannot disappoint you in one day. By creating your own site, you own the traffic that comes to that site, you can add or remove any products that are not favorable for you, etc.

For me, the online affiliate business program is still one of the best business models.

I hope you find these affiliate marketing tips interesting.

For your success,

John Benjamin

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The Never Late Call – Set alarms for appointments

Anyone who has stayed in a hotel is familiar with the “wake up” call that can be requested in the event that you cannot tell or trust your room alarm clock. This additional alarm ensures that the meeting or out-of-town event planned for the next day is not missed or late entry. Being on time for meetings and other appointments should be a constant practice. For those who want to be on time all the time, get a personal alarm. To put your personal alarm to use whenever and wherever, consider many of the alternatives below, find one that fits, and learn how to use it. For those who are always on the go or out of the office, choose to use a phone alarm or personal clock. If you’re mostly at the office, when you need to go out for appointments, consider using the computer or getting a clock or timer to keep on your desk.

The telephones they work well for alarms because almost every adult carries a cell phone now. Most cell phones come with an appointment or alarm function. It’s just a matter of finding it in the many menu options or consulting the user guide. For those with a smartphone, if the built-in alarm that may come with the phone doesn’t meet your alarm preferences, search online for the iPhone or Droid apps to find something that better suits your personal needs. Look for an alarm that can be set based on a calendar date and time, as well as set a daily alarm, if you like, for the wake-up call.

watches They are not as “in” as they used to be, but many still love the ease of wear, fashion statement, or status symbol this piece of jewelry can provide. Clocks mainly indicate the current time, but can also display the date or indicate the time in other places. If the clock is digital, it may have an alarm function that can be set. Read the instructions that came with the watch or ask the jeweler where you bought it. Most watch alarms only have a single time setting, which becomes a daily alarm if it is not turned off or reset to another time.

computers they typically have access to an email tool and within most email tools there is a calendar tool to keep track of appointments. The best calendar tools also include an alarm or reminder feature that can be set for appointments. Please refer to the “help” function to find out how to create an appointment and set an alarm reminder that goes off 10 minutes or more before the scheduled appointment.

desk accessories It may not be as high-tech as the options above, but it’s okay to go low-tech if it works. Consider placing a digital alarm clock, small travel clock, or simple kitchen timer on your desk. Then use it to set and reset alarms so you can be on time for meetings or leave for other appointments. A timer or alarm can also be used to limit the amount of time spent individually working on a particular project or to keep track of group time spent on meeting agenda items. Using a timer as a simple alarm is one way to signal when it’s time to move on to something new.

Highly mobile people do better with a phone or alarm clock; however, those in the office may find their computer, desk clock, or a simple timer just as effective. Consider the work style and review the alarm alternatives to find a setting and learn how to use it well. An alarm clock as a standard time management practice helps you get to meetings and appointments on time. This practice can show trustworthiness and indicate concern for others, as people no longer wait for someone who is late.

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It really is the icing on the cake: how to make a great cake frosting

You just took your homemade cake out of the oven and it’s cooling on the counter. Maybe this is your first time making a cake from scratch and you have family or friends you want to impress. I can help you with an easy to make frosting recipe that is extremely delicious and versatile.

This recipe is easy to follow and can be flavored in many different ways to customize the frosting to the flavor of your cake. You can substitute other flavored powdered creamers and substitute whipped cream for other flavored liquid creamers. There are also several different flavor concentrate options on the market that can be used in place of the vanilla extract in this recipe.

White Buttercream Frosting

  • 8 cups of powdered sugar

  • 3/4 cup powdered coffee creamer

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened

  • 1-1/2 cups Crisco Shorting

  • 3/4 – 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 3 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup Creme Bouquet flavor (or flavor of your choice)

  1. In a KitchenAid or other heavy-duty mixer, combine all dry ingredients. Blend for 2 minutes.

  2. Add the heavy whipping cream slowly, then the vanilla extract and Creme Bouquet flavors (or other flavoring). Gently add the softened butter and Crisco shortening. The mixture will be extremely thick at this point. You may want to cover your mixer with a towel.

  3. Increase the speed of the mixture to beat it a bit more, then decrease the speed. Add more heavy whipping cream a little at a time, then beat well for seven to ten minutes until desired consistency is reached.

variations:

Buttercream Buttercream Butterstotch – omit the flavor of the bouquet of cream. Melt and chill one 11 oz. packet of caramel chips then add step two after the butter and shortening. Continue with the rest of the instructions.

eggnog cream – Omit the Nata Bouquet Flavor and substitute the Liquid Whipping Cream for the Rompehuevos and continue with the Rest of the Instructions.

This is my favorite white buttercream frosting recipe. The more you whip it, the fluffier it gets. I stop after ten minutes so that it can be passed through a pastry bag.

This is my favorite white buttercream frosting recipe. The more you whip it, the fluffier it gets. I stop after ten minutes so that it can be passed through a pastry bag. I recommend using frosting tips 21 for piping edges, tip 352 for leaves, tip 233 for fur, and tip 104 for ruffles.

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