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16Dec

How Sexual Harassment Can Harm Your Business

The People’s Law Dictionary defines sexual harassment as “unwanted sexual approaches and/or repeated unpleasant, degrading and/or sexist remarks directed towards an employee with the implied suggestion that the target’s employment status, promotion or favorable treatment depend upon a positive response and/or cooperation.” The reference material goes on to discuss the ability by which the victim can inflict legal consequences on the person who made the advances and the company who did not prevent the continuation of the behavior. adult live chat It is important to fully understand the legal definition of sexual harassment, as it pertains to the workplace, to appreciate the scope of damage that can result from such behavior. adult singles chat The offending actions do not only affect the two people involved, they invoke a ripple effect that spans out to all those in the organization.

Assuming the reader is familiar with the mechanics of sexual harassment, let us take a brief look at how the victim is influenced by the offences. To be clear, each victim perceives offending advances on different scales of severity. A lewd comment may be of no consequence to one person and wholly offensive to another. Regardless of their level of judgment, at some point the affronting behavior will escalate and produce the similar distressing effects in the victim. To begin, let’s look at how things will change before anyone (outside of the offender and the victim) knows what has happened. The victim will feel uncomfortable in the workplace, resulting in decreased levels of productivity and increased absenteeism. A loss of trust will occur for environments and personality types similar to those involved in the negative situation. Perhaps significant projects or promotions will be given up in order to avoid a closer working relationship with the offender. If the sexual harassment becomes known publicly, the damage can be much more devastating, regardless of the company policy on harassment in the workplace. The victim may feel unfairly scrutinized, labeled as having an unsavory or over sexualized character, experience extreme stress, anxiety, depression, possible loss of support network, the distrust of a spouse or partner, and the potential loss of a professional recommendation. These consequences have been known to initiate substance abuse, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and a whole host of other psychological concerns. It cannot be overstated how harmful this behavior is to the victim.

Likewise is the harm sexual harassment can inflict on the business as a whole. Once the news of a transgression spreads through a workplace community, assumptions are made, people involved are demonized and the truth becomes sketchy. Productivity decreases, either because workers are distracted with chat about the incident or because there is team conflict. Team conflict can occur when members take differing sides; either that of the victim or that of the assumed offender. The reduced productivity, of course leads to reduced revenue and perhaps the inability to meet financial goals. Workers who may not feel the company has properly addressed the problem will experience diminished job satisfaction. Absenteeism increases and in turn the loss of staff with expert or specialized skills.

So far, we have considered how sexual harassment can impact those directly involved and the business as a whole. Now, let’s take a look at the impact of having to bring an outside entity into the equation. The knee-jerk reaction of many members of high-level management teams is to keep incidences of workplace sexual harassment under wraps, even ignored. There may be fears of client loss, damage to the reputation of the business, embarrassment and even shame. Meanwhile, the victim and possibly other members of staff who feel great anxiety over the situation, have a need to seek out psychological help. If the victim is experiencing physical and mental ailments as a consequence from the harassment, medical treatment will be needed. Regardless of when the costs will be borne by the company, they will have a financial impact on the bottom line. If there is a widespread need of therapeutic care in the business, the cost will of course be higher. Plus, with the need to bring in outside professionals to help the staff heal, those concerned with company reputation will no doubt seek widespread confidentiality among those involved. If legal action is taken by either party, further costs to the company will be incurred.

Ignoring the problem will not prevent financial loss. In the long run, it will actually cost a great deal more than if help is provided early on. Consider the outcome of a workforce who now see an example of sexual harassment being permitted. The perception will be that ethical standards in the company are of little consequence. Those lack of ethics could be applied to all areas, not just harassment. Perhaps staff will assume management now turns a blind eye to issues of security, theft of materials, theft of resources, or even corporate espionage. Conversely, if there is a clearly defined policy on preventing, educating and defining sexual harassment, staff will feel more empowered to protect themselves and their coworkers from mistreatment. Teaching the staff what harassment looks like and feels like, not only defines the behavior, it encourages a culture of accountability. Some educational resources include adjectives like intimidation, bullying and coercion of a sexual nature in their definition of sexual harassment. While those words do bear a more emotional perspective, they are useful for identifying how an experience is in fact harassment. Often sexual harassment in the workplace begins in subtle ways, with mild indiscretions or comments and escalates, leaving the victim wondering if they are over reacting or being prudish. Clear characterizations of what sexual harassment entails will help in situations like these. Plus, those who thought certain actions were ok may learn the acts can be perceived as offensive and hurtful. If a member of the staff does experience persecution in a company where education on sexual harassment has taken place, they may feel more willing to report the offense.

Benjamin Franklin coined a phrase that is very fitting here: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Be open with your staff about what the ethical policies are for your business. Educate them on what distasteful, offensive, hurtful and harassing behavior looks and sounds like. Foster accountability. Nurture the safety and morale of your workforce.

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22Nov

D.I.D Motorcycle Chains: A Profile of Endurance

At any given time, D.I.D motorcycle chains are hard at work in some part of the world. A global leader, D.I.D has provided quality products to bikers for years, giving them the reputation of the No. 1 Brand in motorcycle chains. The D.I.D range of products covers all the different types of motorcycles, from the basic scooter all the way to the big cruisers.

Most bikers are content with their factory chains and only go in for a replacement if their mechanic advises them to. This makes motorcycle chains remain one of the most neglected components of a motorcycle. Which is unfortunate, since the quality of the chain is a major safety issue; you don’t want a chain that snaps off while you’re cruising along at a ton!

D.I.D engineers use two parameters measure how well a motorcycle chain will bear up to the stress and pressure of daily operations. The first is the tensile strength (breaking point) of the metal. The other is rigidity, which measures the ability of stretch and compress under all the different forces. And there’s a lot going on there! The chain needs to transfer power smoothly to the wheels, while dealing with all the g-forces and pressures created by the fast-moving motorcycle. A good motorcycle chain is also expected to operate quietly even as it’s powering you along the motorway at thousands of rpm!

D.I.D motorcycle chains are designed specifically to perform at their best under the toughest conditions. Their X-Ring chain design has been created to fill in all the gaps found in the common O-ring design. A clever combination of re-design and metal alloys allows a D.I.D X-Ring chain to reduce power loss due to friction by almost half as compared to an O-Ring design. The X-Ring is also more resistant to wear and tear, making it a great choice for serious riders.

However, any motorcyclist can benefit from the D.I.D expertise. The D.I.D range of motorike chains includes O-ring chains that have solid bushings and reinforced rollers, giving them an edge on the street. These are available in all the standard sizes used by major motorcycle brands.

The final word on D.I.D motorcycle chains? These links of metal are trusted by the people who tackle the world’s toughest races. You’ll find this brand providing performance with endurance at motorcycling events such as the Paris-Dakar Rally, World Endurance Championship, Moto GP and Motocross.

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22Nov

Futurist Projection

Futurist Projection Scenario

6/5/11

“Are you sure you heard all of that, Watson? This is to be said in front of my graduating class and I don’t want a lackluster speech copied to my brains hard-drive.” I pronounced skeptically, a common reoccurrence since purchasing Watson; the supercomputer.

“Yes Mr.DeRemer, it’s how I was programmed. As usual, I edited the speech to get rid of constant stuttering.” It replied, unknowing of its blunt and offensive comment.

“Alright then Mr. Know-it-all, play it back from the top, and add the stuttering, it makes it more human-esque, less… mechanic.”

“As you wish, sir.”

Classmates, I would like to communicate to you as we did in high school instead of telekinetically. So acquaintances, friends, co-workers, family, and for those who have left, most of us have made it fifty years since hearing the last bell toll. I say most because we all surely mourn the death of the late Lex Dock who was in Taiwan introducing his new energy conserving water purification process when China silently bombed and took over Taiwan through nuclear weaponry. He will surely be missed and his efforts were sorely wasted. Mankato West Scarlets have always made impacts on the earth, but in 2012 we had no choice but to be driven, with doom seemingly looming around every corner. We as Scarlets have not traveled through time, but let time travel through us.

Speaking of time travel, we should all give a hand for Mikeal Buaer, who has made the impossible possible. Mikeal knew this was achievable by simply going greater speeds in his point of reference. Although our government has not yet gave clearance to change past events such as world wars or natural disasters, it has allowed great personal entertainment by allowing us to relive our most pleasurable memories.

Time machines could have be considered life saving devices also, but nowadays it would hardly be necessary since we are killed at 100 and have all the technology to preserve our life until we hit that mark. Speaking of lifesavers, remember all the diseases mankind had to put up with? Take Cancer for example. Lisa Revser was trying to find the cure for tiger malaria in Africa when she discovered that by changing one strand in her vaccine Lisa could create a vaccine for babies, no different than a tetanus shot, that has stopped a killing machine and the number one leader in total deaths. We as American’s have also made an effort as a whole to cut-back on heavy and fatty foods, while also making nutrients in pill form our primary intake method. With that being said, I still love a slice of pepperoni pizza every now and then as a luxury for myself to relive my days as a youth. Ahhh to think back to a time when food wasn’t so scarce… now I pass the agriculture skyscrapers every day on the way to work, they’re ominous really, just sitting alone with seventy stories of crops, though luckily we’ve long since given up on ethanol because the overgrowing of crops it required ruined our soil.

Ethanol’s failure wasn’t all credited to its poor performance, but also the impeccable timing of other successes around it. Our first major hurdle was the government’s official prohibition of all motor vehicles, proposed by Micheal Rupert of the newly founded ecological party. This became a disaster for obvious reasons because it left the world unable to adapt rapidly to having no transportation and therefore no mode of travel, even to get to work. I feel I can speak for everyone when I say that I didn’t think America would make it. Luckily the U.N. stepped in and forced a repeal on this act, while inadvertently putting an end to all independent governments. Cars in the Americas then became much like time-shares, they were readily available when they were needed but they also kept access numbers of cars off the road, which clearly made us less aggravated on the road. The rent-a-car banks effectiveness was increased ten-fold when we turned to solar powered, despite we all made fun of their looks in the first generation. Ill be the first to say I rejoiced when Cadillac introduced their deville solar model, giving class, luxury, and efficiency all in one neat package. I see that all of you have also taken advantage of the stylized solar cars as well, even if we have no choice in color.

When we really think about our cars foundation, it really symbolizes the unity of governments when you look at the actions that were in affect. After China’s takeover of Taiwan I was honestly worried that a world conquest would ensue. It’s awfully sad how our government attempted to hide the real events that happened that day when we bombed Taiwan in attempt to stop the forming of all countries. They tried to keep it hidden by getting rid of travel which kept us all rather immobile and unable to learn of events in many areas. I’m grateful senator Stonewell was able to invent pills that, when ingested, taught telepathy, to convey what was really going on in the rest of the world. As we became informed I recall seeing many of you attend the political revolts and, although we had eventually rid ourselves of a national government, I believe we had become closer than ever as an unit. I know that senator and now world controller John Stonewell, although having mixed reviews, has quickly improved both our foreign and domestic policies.

And as we thank Stonewell, we also must chastise Mr. Washington, our leader during the last four years of our countries existence. While his artificial wombs that grew combatant soldiers and his cryogenics of recently deceased war criminals were eye- opening, I think it quickly became clear Washington was war hungry and had taken our country hostage to make our people‘s nation his vessel to regain the US power ranking through conquest. I, as a historian, consider there no darker days then Washington’s service term. I remember my visit to Europe and having to quickly flee to China when Washington deployed his satellite that dropped an atomic bomb on the Aral sea, effectively ruined many European economies and also killed millions from the tsunamis that ensued. Also, I don’t know if anyone could have predicted the one hundred and fifty miles of radiation or all the dead spots created in the ocean. The rest of the globe knew it was now time to overthrow Washington, although we all knew it would require a large force of men. The new formed Pangea; the global government, set out with 15 million men, just enough to stop the 1 million rebels, capable of regenerating limbs and vital organs. Our victory was do in large part to Stonewell’s new intelligence pill, specifically targeting military strategics.

Our new horizon had quickly began, and pun is intended on this statement as our first major ventures were space endeavors. I remember my toaster and microwave talking; as all electronics now do, about how nervous they were about no longer being able to receive energy because of how low our oil reserves had become. Unfortunately, my appliances weren’t the only nervous ones. So, with that, it was discovered that we could harvest more solar power on the moon in one day then we have pumped from oil since the creation of earth. This task, although daunting, went even smoother then expected. Within two months of creation, project sun moon was fully functional. While this project made us very independent, it unfortunately required constant maintenance which meant a repair crew had to be stationed on the moon.

What we never saw coming was segway of a hunt for energy to a overgrowth problem solver. What began as a small, maintenance shack for the workers crew seemed to grow exponentially, the workers requested their families live with them and their family requested more friends, leaving this “shack” to quickly evolve into a community. This community became a social hot topic, leading many requests from engineers to also live on the moon and beyond. This was a win-win for all involved, helping establish a long-term energy source while also lowering an overcrowded earth population.

Colonies on the moon also held a secret inhibition, that their technology could also withstand underwater. Due to many protester of all national governments colliding, the world prison was overflowing with lack of proper space. This, along with the technology of an air-tight dome, gave way to construction of the national underwater prison system. I don’t know if any of you have visited but it’s truly spectacular in size and design, housing up to 100 million prisoners. When I look back at all the advancements made and the wars fought, this reminds me more of a holographic picture reel then the events that have surrounded my life. I applaud my fellow earthlings and urge all scarlets to join in with my applause. We may be over with more then half of our life, but Scarlets, never settle. Never be ok with ok and most importantly understand your impact on the future, because it’s where we will spend the rest of our lives. 6 / 6

Alex DeRemer

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22Nov

Divorce Recovery And Social Support – Everyone Needs A Change Buddy In Their Recovery From Divorce

Recovery from divorce requires us to confront the emotional reality of lost hopes and dashed dreams. We also have to confront our fears of an unknown future. When we are immersed in this emotional process, often we can’t see our options or understand the reality of the situation as clearly as when the pressure is off. We need someone whom we trust to help us handle this life transition effectively.

The Value of a Good “Change Buddy”

When effective, this person can significantly reduce the pressures and stress of change facing us. They can help you sort out the reality of the situation from our perceptions that are notoriously “squirrelly” during this time in our life. This person can clarify the “right-headedness” of our decisions and “right-size” the effects of our emotional reactions. I call such a person a “change buddy.” However, not just anybody will do.

Two Necessary Qualifications for Your “Change Buddy”

Change Buddy’s should have two critical qualifications.

(1) First, they should have NO PERSONAL AGENDA. Their only concern is your happiness and success – regardless of what the ultimate form or final arrangement may be. In addition,

(2) they should be able to tell you the TRUTH, even when it is not what you want to hear. That means you have to trust this person enough to give them permission to be honest with you, without endangering your relationship and friendship.

Ironically, this usually rules out spouses, family members, and bosses. Those people almost always have a preferred solution they would like us to accept.

An Example of the Pitfalls of Choosing a Change Buddy

A young acquaintance of mine had been married for four years. She realized the marriage was not going to work. They had no children and she knew divorce was the right thing to do. She needed someone to assist her through her transition. She chose her mother. Bad choice.

Her mother, having been through the pain of two divorces, had her own personal agenda for her daughter, which was to “protect her daughter from that pain and financial loss at all costs.” She pressured her daughter non-stop to reconcile with her financially stable ex, even though that was the last thing her daughter needed or wanted. After a few heart-rending weeks, the daughter “fired” her mother from the change buddy role, recruited an old college friend, and made a very successful recovery from divorce.

Having someone we trust to have only our own happiness at heart will make things much easier and saner while we march down the path of our personal recovery from divorce.

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22Nov

Dance Floor Tips: The Art of Dance Floor Socializing

Anyone who has ever been to a social dancing event knows that not everyone has a good time, or at least not equally so. Some sit out many (if not all) dances, while others never seem to sit down. Why the difference?

There is only one reason for dancing at a social do: to have fun. There is no competition, no need to be absolutely perfect in the steps, and no reason to be stern and serious while cutting a rug. The key skill is the ability to socialize while keeping feet in time to the music.

This is easier said than done for some people, and is what makes the difference between sitting on the sidelines and hitting the floor. Many people are very self-conscious about dancing, either because they don’t know the steps or because they think they look “silly.” Others are so intense while doing the steps that they can barely look up, and even when they do, conversation is impossible because they are silently counting and concentrating on foot movement.

Beyond the basics of dance etiquette, there are some rules of thumb that warrant following to master the art of dance floor socializing. Here are some examples:

• Prepare yourself. If you know that there is a big event coming up that will include dancing beyond the non-contact freestyle sort, learn the steps. Take a social dancing class or two to master the basics. And practice. When the event comes along, you will be able to take to the floor without worrying about your skill and having to count in your head.

• Dress to dance. Think about the dancing part of the event when you plan your outfit. Shoes need allow you to move safely, clothes need to make it easy for a partner to make contact as you move through various steps and turns.

• If you want to be asked to dance, put on your happy face. Looking stern will make you appear unapproachable. Tap your fingers or toes to the music, smile, and make eye contact.

• On the other side of the coin, try not to refuse an invitation to dance. Most songs are no more than three or four minutes long, so dancing with someone that might not be your ideal partner should not be too much strain. Be gracious, be polite, and you will be rewarded!

• Don’t dance with just one person. Dancing with a wide set of partners is a cornerstone of social dancing. Dance with everyone, and get everyone to dance.

When you make it out onto the dance floor, keep the fun going. Again, some rules of thumb:

• Be entertaining. While having a good time yourself, engage your partner. Think of dancing in terms of moving to music while carrying on cocktail party conversation. Dance at a level you both enjoy, and exercise a good sense of humor. And smile!

• Make your partner feel appreciated. The most popular dancers are not the most skillful, but the ones who clearly appreciate and enjoy their partners. Most people are not interested in dancing with someone who is obviously bored or feeling put upon, no matter how great their footwork may be.

• Never blame your partner for anything that may happen on the dance floor.

• Do not start teaching on the dance floor, unless your partner asks you to do so. Unsolicited lessons are more likely to embarrass your partner than to make them happy. If you are a more skilled dancer, you should be able to match yourself to your partner’s level of ability.

• If you are leading, do so comfortably. Cranking your partner’s arm to force a turn or pushing and pulling them into position will not be a pleasant experience. If your partner is not doing what you want, your lead probably was not clear enough or beyond her own skill level. Tone it down and lead steps that can be transmitted and received enjoyably.

• If you are following, don’t start back-leading. It is disrespectful to your partner when you steal the lead.

• Protect your partner. If you are leading, anticipate the movement of the other dancers and move your steps into empty areas of the floor so that you don’t run into other couples. If you are following, keep an eye out behind your partner’s back. If a couple is bearing down in his blind spot, let him know with pressure on his hand or shoulder, or simply by telling him.

• Avoid humming or singing along with the music you are dancing to.

Social dancing is social. Each dance is a brief encounter that should be fun for both partners. Approach the floor with a good attitude and sense of humor, concentrate on the enjoyment of dancing rather than technical proficiency, and don’t worry if there are missteps or other mistakes. You’ll go home well exercised and happy!

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22Nov

Watercolor Painting Technique: Planning Your White Spaces

In watercolor painting, the unpainted shapes are very important. These are the places the artist has planned ahead of time to represent the white areas of the painting. The eye naturally goes to “whites” first, especially if these are areas of high contrast. It is necessary to plan these areas in advance, and not to let them become just an afterthought; the whites need to be part of your overall design. A single white area is not enough in your composition. You will want to have a pattern of whites (in three or more areas of your watercolor) to keep your work balanced. I often find it helpful to look at my initial value sketches upside down, to determine where I might need more white space in my composition.

Once you have decided how much white paper to leave, and where it works best in your composition, you can fill in the values of the remaining shapes. Make sure to vary the sizes and shapes of all the elements of your painting. Your whites can now be adjusted slightly to bring either a warm or cool variation to your scene. For instance, part of a white “shape” (this could be a house for example) in the distance, may be given a cool Cobalt Blue glaze, which will push it further back in your composition, as part of your background. It will still seem like a white house to your viewers, but with a subtle coolness. A very thin wash is all that will be needed here.

The same thing applies to whites in the foreground of your composition. These can be given a soft warm glaze made by mixing Aereolin Yellow and Rose Madder Genuine together. Apply a single layer of this color to a portion of a white element in your foreground. I prefer to wait until much of my painting is complete to add these subtle touches to my whites. This way I am careful not to overdo when altering the whites. These glazes should be very delicate.

Another way to give the whites in your painting a warm or cool cast, is by purposely placing a complementary color adjacent to it. For example, to make a patch of a white dog’s fur seem warm, place a cool blue-gray next to this area. This will create a warm glow. In other parts of the animal’s fur, use the ideas described above, varying your cool and warm sections. Your watercolor dog will have many different “whites” making him much more interesting to look at!

When altering your watercolor whites, remember less is definitely more!

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22Nov

How to Choose a Twin-Screen Portable DVD Player

The portable DVD players have been on the market for quite some years and are already being included as a standard feature in many vehicles. They are excellent for keeping kids or adult passenger entertained since they allow them to play back various types of multimedia files such as music, movies, and pictures. Most of them also come with universal mounting systems, which allow them to be used in almost every model car, no matter how big or small; in most cases, they are attached to the front seats’ headrests with either straps or special brackets, and are very easy to mount and remove. Since there is a wide variety of make and models out there, choosing one requires careful consideration.

Before purchasing an in-car DVD players, take into account:

The supported multimedia files. While all potable DVD players will obviously support the DVD file format, some of the latest are capable of playing back DivX and other extensions, which are quite popular today. If you plan to listen to music, then selecting a model that plays MP3 files comes highly recommended.

The screen size – naturally, larger screen is preferable as it would deliver better viewing experience, but larger screen also means bulkier unit, so you need to consider that as well.

Power options – while some portable DVD players could be powered by batteries, others cannot, which makes them usable only inside the car or in the house, if they come with AC adapters. If the player comes with batteries, find out what the battery life is, especially if you have no other option to power it.

Audio and picture quality – the latest in-car DVD players offer outstanding picture quality, but at times, the audio is not clear or loud enough. If at all possible, test the sound quality before purchasing the unit or get online and read a number of user reviews in order to learn more.

Wiring – you do not want to deal with messy wiring since this could present hazards, especially if you have kids, and also makes setting up and removing the player more difficult.

The accessories that come with the portable DVD player are also important. Remote control is vital if your kids cannot operate the unit on their own and so are the various chargers and cables, which would extend the player’s functionality. Good cases would also help protect the screens, and help you carry the player easily.

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22Nov

Sell Your Beats for Money

Some of the best songs are created as a sweet combination of different beats. Beats are made and sold online for this reason. A lot of song makers and artists are now looking for some beats that they can purchase. Their goal is to enhance their songs and they can only do that with good beats. Because of this, there is some decent money to be made in this industry. If you have a computer and an internet connection, then you may be on your way to beat selling greatness.

Learning to create your own beats is really easy and selling it is not difficult if you know how to promote your instrumentals. Fortunately, this article will clue you in on how you can sell your beats for money. Here are some steps that can help you jump start your beat selling career.

Know How To Create Beats First

Of course, before you can sell beats, you first need to know how to create some beats. Creating some beats may need some time. First, you need to decide on a beat making software. There are a lot of programs on the market. You need to go through its different features and see if you can work with it. Once you get a feel on how your software works, then you can start making your first beat. Be sure to ask for feedback from beat fans so you know that your beats will sell.

Promoting To The Right Audience

Once you have some good beats, you can start promoting them. As a beginner, I suggest creating an account in MySpace and sound click. MySpace is a website that is loaded with artists and rappers. This is an instant market that you can tap into. While you can also promote your beats in websites like Twitter and Facebook, it is still better to promote them on MySpace for the market is more targeted. Soundclick is the same. You can create an account here and put your beats up for sale. You can set your profile to paid and make money from it right away. Also, if you are smart, you will create your own website and promote it on the search engines.

Expanding Your Territories

And once you have sold a few beats, it is time to expand your territory by breaking into new ground. This means that you will look for a new market you can tap and I am talking about the high paying market.

You can get paid higher for your beats if you do custom made beats for your clients. You can contact artists directly and ask them about what type of beats they are looking for. You can also look for opportunities for commercials or films. These deals pay higher than getting a mere $20 for your beats.

So if you want to make a living selling beats online, you have a great chance in succeeding. As long as you take the time to learn the craft and do your promotion to the right market, then you can expect to make a decent income out of this business.

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22Nov

How to Market and Sell More Art Than You Ever Have Before, Guaranteed!

What The AMA Is

The Art Marketing Association is an international organization dedicated to assisting artists, artisans, craftspeople, photographers and galleries to improve their marketing skills and to hone their efforts to become more profitable, thus helping to share their message with the world.

That’s the mission and that’s our goal. I get kinda tired of hearing artists whine about not making enough money, not being able to sell their work, etc. I can see that it was way more difficult 10 years ago but today times are different. You literally have EVERYTHING you need at your disposal to be successful. YOU are the one in control nowadays. It’s YOU who will determine your artistic success (however you define that)

What The AMA Will Do For You

It’s a place to go that is bursting with new, relevant and USEABLE information including informational videos, monthly expert audio cd, power-packed screencasts, step-by-step courses, articles, ebooks and other amazing content from world famous artists and marketing experts who know how to market and sell art. It’s all right there for you to watch, read, listen and interact with. It’s an inspiring, one-stop place that covers a broad marketing spectrum.

The AMA is designed to give you the information and the tools to succeed. I don’t actually know of hardly any sites that actually help artists in the way the AMA is. When I went to school at Pratt a number of years ago I don’t remember them having 1 class – ok, I take that back, I think they had one class about art and business. I mean once your out of school you had no idea what to do. They never factored commerce into the equation at all!

Another thing makes the Art Marketing Association unique (and exciting) is it’s world-class faculty of experts. These are artists and other experts who are leaders in their field and have agreed to share their knowledge and expertise with AMA members. And make no mistake they are are not some theorists or academics living in ivory towers. They are “in the trenches” daily and know what to do and what works. That is, how to sell, market and make money.

Faculty members include the #1 expert in Art Licensing,Tara Reed. One of the savviest online video marketers working today, Perry Lawrence. The king of celebrity marketing, Jordan McAuley. World-renown Fine artist, marketing (and social media marketing) diva, Lori McNee. We are also extremely lucky to have “The Mindset Maven,” author, speaker and coach PJ McClure.

Also the amazing Sian Lindemann who will bring her amazing track record of success to the AMA via artist career development and gallery relations. Marcia Yudkin is one of the most highly sought after marketing experts in the world. She will be bringing her expertise to the AMA via marketing via publicity. Ben Settle is also with us. Ben is a direct response copywriter, web entrepreneur and email marketing specialist.

Doug Farrick, president of the AMA, will offer his expertise in the area of entrepreneurship, marketing and business systems. We also welcome Bert Grimm. Bert is a master Ebay seller, marketer extraordinaire and also a WordPress expert.

New areas of expertise are being considered so expect to see new AMA faculty members in the coming months. Remember, these faculty members know their stuff. That’s why they were selected. You’ll get access to their knowledge and wisdom via becoming an AMA member. It’s like having your own exclusive mentoring group at your disposal!

What You Need To Do Next

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22Nov

Here are the Regulations for Romance

You know that you want to make your relationship with your spouse special and romance is the ideal way to do that. Romance keeps the passion and love alive in any relationship, but just like most good things romance comes with a few rules in order to make it work.

Romance can be planned or spontaneous and both are perfectly acceptable. Spontaneous romance is almost always wonderful because both you and your spouse are often caught up in the moment and you are both sharing an intimate experience together. It is often when you plan romance that mistakes can be made if you aren’t aware of the rules of romance.

The first and probably most important rule of romance is that your relationship should always come first in your life. While this may be a difficult concept for those who have put so much time and effort into your career, but when you are retired and cuddling with your spouse on the front porch you probably won’t be wishing you had spent more time at work. Everything in your life should be an outpouring from your relationship. Everything you do should be because of your marriage and the love you share with your spouse. When considering this idea, be sure not to mistake it with being the one in your relationship who must always suffer for the sake of principle. That can only hurt your relationship. A good marriage consists of two people who always support and encourage each other.

When you bring romance into your relationship, it is crucial that you understand it is your spouse who defines what is romantic. You can give her chocolates, flowers and jewelry until you are broke, but it won’t do a thing for your marriage if she doesn’t like chocolate, flowers and jewelry. The same goes for wives giving to husbands. Pay attention to his or her likes and dislikes. There’s no point in cooking a special meal all day long if he’s got a craving for chicken wings.

When two people get married and their lives grow together, there seems to be less and less opportunity for spontaneity. This isn’t a bad thing! Planning is simply creating the opportunity. Plan out a week or even an entire month of romance. Plan your Anniversary celebration. Plan a surprise night out on the town. The element of surprise is just as good as spontaneity. In fact, it’s probably better. You spent time putting thought and effort into your gesture. Impulsive is great, but planned can be better.

Romance doesn’t always mean presenting gifts. Gifts are wonderful gestures, especially if they are something he or she can truly appreciate but they cannot compensate for some of the more important romantic gestures in a relationship- special time with each other. Special time with each other doesn’t mean going out and doing things each weekend. Spending times together on the sofa or not rushing through dinner and enjoy each other’s company is very romantic. Give it a try and you’ll see how romantic simple time together can truly be!