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Ten very public weddings and marriages in the world of celebrities.

While Kim Kardashin and Chris Humphries have managed to become the running joke of the short marriage world with their 72-day marriage, they are far from being the celebrities with the shortest marriages. One can only speculate that the reasons for this couple being so talked about is their public life on Kim’s reality show and the fact they spent 10 million dollars and a lot of hype on two weddings. However, these 10 counted down marriages were also very public, lasted a lot less time, and in some cases make the Kardashin/Humphries marriage look like it lasted for years.

Number 10: Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine – 32 days

These two got married in 1964, for 32 days. Both claimed love at first site as the reason for getting married and were married the day after Borgnine‘s divorce was finalized with his first wife. The marriage managed to make it through the honeymoon, before his bad temper and physical violence caused Merman to file for divorce.

Number 9: Drew Barrymore and Jeremy Thomas – 29 days

Drew Barrymore has been very public in her comments about how she loves to be engaged and to have weddings. Five engagements and 3 marriages later it seems to be true although it remains to be seen if the third time to Will Kopelman in 2012 is going to be the charm. Her first wedding to Jeremy Thomas in 1994 makes the list because it lasted 29 days. Her second wedding to Tom Green in 2001 didn’t last too much longer, with the divorce happening 5 months after the wedding.

Number 8: Ali Landry and Mario Lopez -18 days

Cheating seems to be the reason for this 6-year long relationship and 2004 18-day marriage of Lopez and Landry breaking up. She claims to have found out he cheated on her, while he denies it. All that is certain is the two of them are no longer together.

Number 7: Sinead O-Connor and Barry Herridge – 16 days

This 16-day marriage in late 2011 appears to have happened due to a personal ad placed by Sinead, looking for a life partner. Apparently, Herridge fit the bill for 16 days before the two split up although it rumors have the two being on and off again since. It seems a little pot smoking on Sinead’s part was cause for him and she cited his friends and family not liking her as the cause. Maybe these two should have taken the time to get to know each other before jumping into marriage.

Number 6: Tracy Edmonds and Eddie Murphy – 15 days

The question has to be asked if this union really counts as a marriage or not since the couple got married in Bora Bora in 2007 for 15 days before returning to the US where their marriage is not considered legal. The US citizens couple planned to get married again after returning to the US but broke up before the legal union happened, citing they would rather remain friends than husband and wife.

Number 5: Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman – 9 days

An obvious celebrity publicity stunt, although the couple denies it, claiming they did love each other. The two appear to have been lured in by the fun of Las Vegas in 1998, resulting in an annulment 9 days later. Rodman still remembers it fondly saying, “Carmen is in the Top 10 best lovers he’s ever had, out of over 2,000.”

Number 4: Catherine Oxenberg and Robert Evans – 9 days

1998 appears not to have been a good year for long-term marriage for another couple as the marriage of Dynasty actress Catherine Oxenberg and Robert Evans falls apart after only 9 days. He appears to be another celebrity who likes the wedding more than the marriage since he was married 7 times for no longer than three years on any occasion before marrying Oxenberg.

Number 3: Michelle Phillips and Dennis Hopper – 9 days

Lured in the by “bad boy” Dennis Hopper, Michelle Phillips from the Mamas and Papas, managed to stay married for 9 days in 1970 before filing for divorce on the grounds of she couldn’t stay married due to Hopper’s need for “unnatural sexual demands.” Another whirlwind relationship that could have benefited from getting to know one another, although Hopper’s attraction to sex and drugs was not a secret since it was followed publicly by the news arena.

Number 2: Britney Spears and Jason Alexander - 55 hours

The lure of a wedding in Vegas strikes again in and probably a little too much partying for these two in the number two spot for shortest marriages, considering it happened on New Year’s 2004. Spears asked longtime friend and sex partner Jason Alexander to marry her after a night of fun. 55 hours later she claims that she “lacked understanding of her actions” in her request for annulment.

Number 1: Jean Acker and Rudolph Valentino – 6 hours

And the shortest celebrity marriage managed to last until the end of the wedding reception, where six hours after being married in 1919, Jean Acker locked Valentino “the Latin Lover” out of the honeymoon suite. Her marriage was annulled on the grounds “the marriage was never consummated.” One has to wonder what happened between the Italian actor and the American actress, that she changed her mind so quickly after the wedding.

Several other claims for shorter marriages pop up on short celebrity marriage lists, such as the Cher and Gregg Allman wedding which lasted 9 days before she filed for divorce. The marriage did not make the list because the divorce never happened and they remained married for four years and had a child before breaking up for good. Another claim to a short marriage is the wedding of Zsa Zsa Gabor and Felipe de Alba, which lasted a day, but she was still married to Michael O’Hara so the wedding was never legal.

An experienced jewelry designer, Liz Hoefling writes independently for A-Jonline from Snellville, GA. She focuses on custom jewelry design.

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Getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases can be incredibly frightening, especially if you have reason to believe that you may have been exposed. A 2011 report by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) showed that syphilis rates have nearly doubled since the year 2000, and in 2010, the CDC reported over 1.3 million cases of chlamydia, the biggest number that has ever been reported for any health condition. Clearly, there has never been a more important time to be tested.

With so many families applying for Section 8 housing, the waiting list has become longer and longer. This happens because there are often more applicants than there are available vouchers. If you have been waiting for quite a while, then you should check your status to know what is going on.

How to Check Your Status

If your local housing authority has a website, or you applied online, then look for a link for “status update” or something similar. If there isn’t one, call or email your local PHA and ask them about the status of your application. If you applied in Bangor, Maine, contact the PHA there or wherever city or county you applied at, as it is the one that is processing these applications.

Before you call and make sure that you have your ID, Social Security number and other documents related to Section 8 as you will be asked about this. Provided you have the necessary documents and identification, the PHA staff should be able to tell you about the status of your application, including where you are.

Call the Local HUD

Another option is to get in touch with the local HUD in your areas, as it is responsible for the voucher program. They also have numerous branches in all the states and many cities so you can visit them in person. You can also go online where you will find your respective HUD’s email address, fax, phone number, office address and the name of its director.

No matter how long you have been on the waiting list, rest assured that their staff will be able to notify you about your status as everyone who has applied is included in the database. If you are checking your status online, you may need to log in using your birth date or other personal information.

About Section 8 Grants

Section 8, officially known as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, enables you to stay at a non-HUD property or facility. This program is obviously aimed at families with limited income and is forced to spend a great deal of their monthly income on the rent.

Under this program, your family only has to spend 30% of the monthly income. For many families this is a huge relief as they no longer have to pay more than 50%. The remaining amount of the rent will be paid for by HUD.

While the 50% under the median income rule is followed by all HUDs and PHAs, other rules concerning application, qualification and eviction will vary from state to state. For example, some states have a rule wherein a tenant can be evicted if the family members in the apartment increase without prior notice, but in others this is not so, so you need to get the facts straight.

Also, it is the local PHA that will determine if an applicant is eligible or not. If they are eligible, the PHA will then calculate how much they can help, but you will never have to spend more than 30% of your monthly income on rent no matter what.

It also goes without saying that anyone who wants to apply must be an American citizen or the immigrant status is eligible. Proof of this has to be shown. This is one of the most basic requirements for the program, otherwise you will not be accepted.

Bio: Dan Fournier has written and published several articles about Section 8, the way it has helped millions of Americans and the challenges that it faces. Fournier also has a blog where he writes about the politics in Washington, D.C. where he lives.

With the increasing popularity of Mobile terminals such as Smartphones and tablets, people are now looking for more and more applications to help them in the everyday life. While there are useful applications that are useful for managing, running businesses, making lists and organizing time, some applications would help you to develop your creative genius. Let’s see the most popular of those, to determine if those applications are good for you also.

Prezi

Prezi is the best app that can be used for online presentations, as it would make you look like a star. Besides the possibility to organize and customize your presentation in any way you want, you can zoom in and out, and you can focus on certain texts or photos. It is just like having a camera that could jump from one photo to the other. The application is useful as it is, but it accepts PowerPoint presentations, so you could make those to look a lot better. It has the most impressive visual impact, and once you understand its functionalities, you will find it interesting and useful.

Lucidchart

This application is perfect if you are a businessperson. It offers you the possibility to draw charts, graphs and to organize presentations, and to modify many aspects of the respective files. Practically, you can edit anything you like for any document, allowing you to give a professional image to the respective file. It also has collaboration features, so you could allow other persons to edit your documents using the respective program.

Scrollkit

This tool allows you to create a website in minutes, having a nice and simple interface. Sure, you can’t create a virtual store with it, but it is perfect if you want to exercise your web design capabilities. You can add images, texts and codes to your website. It is also free, so you might want to try it just for fun.

Creativity Zoo

It is time to present a creativity app for kids, as they surely need it more than we do. The Creative Zoo allows the children to create their own animals, to feed them and to attract visitors. It is possible to invent new animals by combining body parts of different species, and it seems like this is the most attractive feature of the program.

Figr.Me

Figr.Me is a drawing board that offers you all the tools needed to create images, paintings and original pictures. Starting from simple shapes, you can create complex drawings, and you can even share those with your friends. Give them access to your creations if you trust them, as it is possible to create collaboration drawings with this tool. The application is free, and this is the reason why it is so popular.

Those are only some ideas of creative apps, but you can find hundreds of resembling programs available for both Android and iOS, so you might feel free to browse them. Find the free versions of those programs, and buy the full versions if you really like them.

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Austin Richard is an IT professional from Pass Certification. It provides you 100% 70-291 test. Let’s take benefit of 70-647 test material efficiently and get guaranteed success. Check out free demo of all certifications Exam.

The year 2013 has been regarded by music lovers as the takeover year. This has been as a result of many hit songs released by great musicians, song writers and recording artists. By now you must be aware of top 2013 music hits.

A song by the name Harlem Shake is one top 2013 music hit. This song is performed by an American music producer harry Rodrigues. Harry Rodrigues goes by the stage name Baauer. The song is liked by many music lovers because of its monstrous bass.

Thrift Shop is also another top 2013 music hit. The song is performed by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are both American recording artists. The song is directed by Ryan Lewis.

Rihanna featuring MIkky Ekko song by the title Stay is also featured among the top 2013 music hits. The song is performed by Rihanna. This song also features other American pop and rock artist Mikky Ekko. The song is written by Mikky Ekko, Justin Parker and Elof Loely.

Will.i.am featuring Britney Spears song by the title Scream and Shout is the other song featured in top 2013 music hits. This song is taken from Will.i.am fourth album named Willpower. This song is a club hit. Britney Spears beats fused with Will.i.am beats makes this song a dance anthem full of tempo.

Taylor Swift song by the name I Knew You Were Trouble is the other top 2013 top song. Taylor Swift is an American Country singer. This song is taken from Taylor's fourth album titled Red. The song is produced by Max Martina and Shellback.

Bruno Mars' song Locked Out of Heaven is the other hit song. The song is recorded by Bruno Mars an American pop recording artist. The song is taken from Bruno Mars' second album titled Unorthodox Jukebox. This song has positive reviews even from music critics.

Suite and Tie is the other 2013 top song. The song is performed by Justin Timberlake featuring Jay Z. This song has a totally different hits compared to other Jay Z songs.

The lumineers song HO Hey is the other hit track. The Lumineers is a group of performing artists established in the year 2012. These artists include Wesley Schultz, Neyla Pekarek and Jeremiah Fraites.

We'll met Again is the other top 2013 hit from the Blitz. This song from the blitz is great and will leave you with nostalgic glow.

Suit and Tie is the other hit 2013 hit song. The song is performed by Justin Timberlake. This song is gotten from Justin Timberlake new album The 20/20 experience.

Don't you worry child is the other song featured as 2013 music hit. This song is performed by Swedish House Mafia featuring Martin John. Many people love this song as much as they do not understand what the whole song is all about. It is simply listeners' favorite; therefore, making it ways to top 2013 hits.

Daylight song by Maroon 5 is the other to 2013 track. What makes this song a top hit is Adam Levine's voice that is addictive to every listener. You may listen to these songs and really you will tell that they are top 2013 hits.

Written by James, music fan who likes listening to the music online and finding fresh music news on Ticodo

For all the meat aficionados out there, nothing can compare with the smell (and taste) of meat cooking or having been cooked over an open fire. At the end of the day, when the work has been done, it’s nice to be able to sit back and relax with a drink in one’s hand, chatting with friends and family, whilst waiting for the delectable meat to be cooked. Afterwards, it’s literally a feast, with everyone getting their share and their stomachs full to bursting.

History of pig roasting

Pig roasting has been done for centuries – but do you really have any idea of where or how it originated? Granted, there are many theories out there, but it can be agreed that a hog roast started centuries ago, bringing people together for special events even then.

The pig roast turns any event into an extra special occasion

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The pig roasting tradition

There’s no denying the theory that hog roasting originated from the Americas. Some say it started in Cuba or Puerto Rico, while others say that it began in Hawaii with the ever-popular luau. Whatever the origin, the mechanics of hog roasting were simple (and have stayed simple to this day): roasting the whole pig over an open fire, which is called rotisserie-style roasting, roasting it ‘caja china’ style from Cuba in a box, or roasting it in a pit covered with leaves and palm fronds, amongst other well-known methods.

The common denominator of these pig roasts, whichever method was used, is this: that they all signalled the start of a celebration or special event. This is, perhaps, the reason why even until today, having a hog roast is seen as the beginning of a great celebration.

Cooking the pig

Today, basically anyone can roast a pig. But, of course, it entails the use of certain machines such as portable propane grills. Aside from this, only the experts can make sure that the pig is roasted clean through – the meat is tender and juicy, while the skin is crisp and golden. If you would like to have a pig roasted for your own event, you have two options: either do it yourself and rent a specially built propane grill, or hire the full services of a chef and a dedicated staff, who will take charge of all the preparations, including the erection of the grill, the cooking and serving, the cutlery and other dining necessities, and more.

Roasting the pig typically lasts for four to eight hours, but this also depends on the cooking method used. In some areas, pig roasts are done via a roasting box that is placed above ground over steel mesh and concrete blocks. Since it’s more difficult to roast a pig using this method, modern barbecuing is generally done with propane grills that do the job with hardly any effort on your part.

Meat that is tender, juicy, and falling off the bone – that’s how it should be. If you want your event to be extra special, you can’t go wrong with pig roasting.

Tom Van Cauwenberghe is a freelance writer who loves good food, especially at parties and events. He recommends getting a full-on pig roast service if you want an event that stands out.

Samsung Galaxy S4

The launch of Samsung Galaxy S4 has seen a lot of coverage in the international media in recent days. It has started already started various discussions including is it the best smartphone? Apple iPhone 5 Vs Samsung Galaxy S4? Performance of the first octa-core processor etc? Meanwhile people are discussing these and many other similar question, Samsung is already riding high on the success of this great device. Broadly speaking, Galaxy S4 has got lot to offer for people of all ages. This is one such smartphone which is really smart.

Screen

Galaxy S4 comes with a larger and better HD screen then S3. The 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution provides more sharpness to the display. The 441 ppi pixel density gives a smooth resolution which can give a tough competition to even HTC One.

Features

Samsung Galaxy S4 runs on Android version 4.2.2 Jellybean software. You will be impressed with various unique features of the device including multi view mode that allows the users to split the screen into two halves and thus it’s great for multitasking. The voice enabled features allows easy navigation of the phone.

Eye Tracking

SmartPause is a revolutionary technology that monitors your eye movements. It pauses the video playing when you move your eyes away from the screen. You can also scroll through the content on the phone just be tilting the device.

Camera

If you love photography then Galaxy S4 is a brilliant device for you. It has a back facing 13 MP Camera that gives you best shots. Another interesting feature of this device is that it can take shots from both front and back camera simultaneously and integrate the photos.

Air Play

Yes, this phone responds to your hand gestures. It allows the user to control the various functions of the device through waving and making swiping motions over the screen. It’s a great feature for those who face difficulty in using touch screen phones.

Processor Power

It’s undoubtedly the fastest phone available in the market. It has got an 8 core chip that runs on a 1.6 GHz processor. In terms of memory power, it has got 2 MB RAM, and comes in various memory variants including 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB.

Lastly, Samsung galaxy S4 is truly a strong performer in the smartphone industry. It has got everything that it takes to be the best smartphone ever introduced. The popularity of these devices have further increased the demand of Samsung Galaxy S4 contract deals online. Apple and Sony will surely undergo a tough time in giving a solid competition to this great Samsung offering.

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Anzer Khan is a professional article writer and has written many mobile phone reviews. You can contact him at anzyyy@gmail.com

You may think that phones are not expensive and you can easily replace your mobile phone if something happens to it. But, you should always keep in mind that your contacts, business opportunities, and leads are all located in that little device that you carry everywhere with you. Your phone is your way to connect with the rest of the world. You should consider purchasing a cell phone cover because that is the main thing that can protect your mobile phone. Your mobile phone is one of your best investments, so it is your job to take care of it the proper way. There are many things that you have to consider when you purchase a cover for the protection of your mobile phone such as:

1. Purchasing Good Quality Imitation Products

Many people get their phone damaged due to using imitation products that are cheap and unoriginal. You should purchase something that is of good quality made from good material. In short you should simply buy the original product and the part. You should purchase original parts if you really and truly would like to see your phone safe and undamaged. Original items usually last longer than imitation items do.

2. The Cost of a Cover is less than the Cost of Repair

What you should consider is the actual cost of an actual cover for a mobile phone. The price difference really is not that much when you think about it, especially when you purchase the cover from an online store that provides a great deal of convenience at low prices. Another thing that you should think about is what would cost you more: repairing a damaged phone or buying a cover that will protect your mobile phone when it falls. It’s pretty obvious that a $50 to $60 cover will cost you much less than an LCD repair of $400! The cost for protecting your phone is way better than the cost that you will have to pay for the cure of your phone if it gets damaged.

3. The Artistic Aspect of Your Phone

Wrapping your device in sticky tape to protect it would not be such a wise idea because that would make your phone look ugly and unstylish. Variety is what you should go for when you purchase your phone’s cover. Many people like to match their covers with some of their other accessories such as their purse, clothes, etc. There are many different kinds of models of covers that are available in stores for you to choose from. By choosing an artistic cover you will not only be protecting your phone, but your phone will look fashionable too.

You should always think twice before you purchase an imitation item. In fact, don’t even purchase an imitation. You should simply buy the original product. Keep in mind that the cost of purchasing a cover is better than paying the payment of repair. Look for a cover that suits your personality! That is all it takes to protect a phone!

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Austin Richard is an IT professional from Pass Certification. It provides you 100% 70-293 exams. Let’s take benefit of 70-433 Exams material efficiently and get guaranteed success. Check out free demo of all certifications Exam.

Your mind may be blown after beholding these remarkable works of illusion art.

When this school got a new principal who ate in the cafeteria, the lunch menu improved drastically.

PopGive Picdump No92 - Fresh collection - mostly funny, but you can find a few of bizarre, interesting, fail, random pictures. I hope you will enjoy !

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Essentially, the information age is really a culmination of all of the past methods of communication. The newest technologies involve updated methods of past media models like radio, TV and print publications. Because of the trajectory of the digital world, some of those mediums appear to be becoming obsolete. The reality is that many of those things have been replaced with products and services that have a more attractive level of access for consumers.

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Information Age Attributes
Information is used everywhere and for all purposes. Like education, the people with the best access generally do better than those without it. For instance, when people are connected to the future, they can see how it may enhance their lives. For those who are not privy to this information, it is difficult for them to imagine anything other than what they already have.

The main aspect when it comes to data that is likely to change the most is how information is dealt with. For instance, how it continues to be found and used to make decisions will have a huge impact upon the future. What will separate the successful from the unsuccessful - both individually and professionally could be:
1. How much more information is sought2. How data is used3. How people access information4. How they maintain the information that they have
Data Influence
The influence of the information age and how data is gathered, used and stored has impacted society and entire cultures. It has brought people and communities together in ways that were never possible before. However, it has also demanded that people learn how to cope with its influence. For instance, the very mechanism of how products and services are bought and sold has been affected such that businesses have had to adjust their sales strategies. Additionally, people have had to learn how to use technological devices to find information and the things they need to survive.
Future Data Tech Trends
Advancements in how data is found, used, stored and accessed continues to move at lightning speed. In times prior, data was stored solely on hard drives and in large computer centers. Currently, data has moved to technologies such as the private cloud environment to give people more direct access and at less cost.

The cloud originally started as a resource for the public, such as what is offered by search engine Google or megasales organization, Amazon. In that model, the infrastructure and applications are shared by millions on a worldwide basis.

However, the private cloud became necessary to preserve security, as sensitive financial and other data began to be compromised. Any organization that requires greater security will need to invest in a private cloud. Accordingly, data centers like that of Virginia data center have had to ensure that customers can rely upon the same level of availability and performance as before.
Data has essentially reshaped how businesses operate, as well as how people learn, purchase things and how they entertain themselves. Because of this, when it comes to data, as the song goes, we aint’ seen nothin’ yet. This is why data centers will always have their work cut out for them to keep up with supply, demand and innovation.

Researcher and entrepreneur Nickey Williams writes this article for the business owners who are data laymen. QTS, a Virginia data center is one of the largest data center providers in the US. Their services include custom data center services, colocation services, and cloud services. QTS offers the complete solution to your data center IT infrastructure hosting needs.

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It may be a challenge to find a buyer for your home in today’s unreliable housing market. Maybe you’ve tried switching real estate agents or holding open houses, but you’re still not having any luck. In order to sell your home in a down market, you need to think of creative ideas that will make your home stand above the rest.

Offer Incentives
Offering buyer incentives can help your home sell faster than others. You can offer to pay the buyers closing costs, first month’s mortgage payment or moving expenses. You can also get a little more creative and offer a vacation package for two if you close by a particular date. Another incentive is a rent to own option where the buyer pays your mortgage. This allows them time to improve their credit rating while they’re renting to own your property. If your home is listed with a real estate company, you can offer the agency a cash bonus for bringing in a buyer.

Utilize Social Media Outlets
Social networking through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other media outlets can generate the kind of buzz you need to sell your home. Start by setting up a quick and unique website showcasing your home, so your online audience can view the various features of your house. Take pictures and post a virtual tour. You can also take a short video about the property and post it on YouTube. To generate more hits, make the film fun and interesting. Post creative comments and titles and directly link them to your home’s website.

Sell to a Reputable Cash Buyer
Cash buyers specialize in quick home sales. Sellers may need a quick sale for a variety of reasons such as an unwanted or inherited dwelling, family crisis, multiple mortgages, divorce, repossession or neighborhood disputes. A reputable cash buyer can come in and put in a verbal offer within 48 hours. Many cash buyers are also pre-approved, so your process could take between seven and 21 days for completion.

Put Money into Your Home
Investing a little money into your home can be financially rewarding in the end, especially if it looks like it’s in disrepair. Adding a fresh coat of paint in a neutral color can lighten up your room space. Other inexpensive fixes include energy efficient appliances, new carpet and maintaining the outside of your home. If your home is in dire need of repairs, you can market your property to home renovators and builders.

Don't Forget to Advertise
In addition to using social media sites to showcase your home, you can take an active approach and advertise your property through larger newspaper ads, signs and distributing flyers around the neighborhood, stores and apartment complexes. Interest rates are at record lows presently, and you can enlist the help of a mortgage lender to pen a blurb on why it’s better to own a home than rent.

Selling in a down market takes some incentive and a lot of creativity to help make your home more desirable to a buyer. Adding a few bonuses, spreading the word and pricing the property right should help your home sell, even in a tough economy.

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Writer Brady Sullivan is a small business tradesman and knows that it takes creativity and diligence to get a home sold these days. The firm at PDXRenovations.com has been renovating homes for buyers and sellers in the communities of Metro Phoenix and Portland since 1955, and takes pride in upgrading the communities as they do so.

The toll free numbers are a smart way to attract the customers from even across the physical boundaries of a country. They work effectively well to bring a company and a prospective customer closer than ever.

As the modern day customer is getting smarter the companies are leaving no stone unturned to

impress the customers and do their business successfully. There is constant research in the field of marketing and the companies wish to know about the customer’s preferences and tastes so that they can come up with the products that are of supreme quality and maximum utility. The only way to do it is to communicate with the potential customers on an open platform on a frequent basis. A door to door survey costs higher and the companies are employing a simpler way to talk to the people who may be interested in their services and/or the products. Such a way is known by the name toll free number(s). A company that do not wish to invest a higher amount in the age old practices such as a door to door survey can safely invest a comparatively lesser amount in converting their telephone number(s) into a toll free number.

It is not at all a complicated process and the companies are enthusiastically using this communication tool as an effective way to encourage the interested persons to contact them as and when they like. This process is similar to the age old adage that says that a ‘thirsty person should reach out a well and not the other way round’. A needy person or a customer can contact a company that offers a product of his need to enquire about the details of it and decide quickly whether it will be beneficial for him to buy it or not.

This is a trustworthy tool in the hands of any interested person who hesitates or lacks time to visit a store in person but wants to know about the product(s) in a better way. A caller just has to dial up the contact number available with him or displayed on the company’s website and let a company’s representative answer him in a while. Sometimes there is a facility with some companies who call a caller back in case he was not replied in the first instance. Isn’t it a cordial way to impress a caller who is interested in the company? A simple and kind gesture like this woos a person and subconsciously builds his trust in the company.

What is the need for a company to ask for a toll free number when it has a website that is quite up to the mark and is doing well in attracting the web traffic? The answer is quite simple and lies in the psychological fact called human touch. A telephonic conversation has a human touch in it unlike a website and a company can use this fact to attract a potential customer and turn him into a loyal customer in a short span of time. A smart company knows it well and hence, employs such small measures to increase its business and popularity very soon. Even the international companies are not far away from an interested customer.

Mike is a freelance writer who writes on different topics such as technology, business, finance, gadgets. He holds bachelor’s degree in electronics. He has published more than 500 articles about various topics, including computer support and Windows terminal emulator. His famous articles includes article on wireless media and toll free numbers. You can click here to visit his website – http://international-tollfree-number.co.uk

We all know that being a college student can be tough on the pocketbook, especially when living in Los Angeles. When you are a poor college student, the phrase “every penny counts” really starts to ring true. However, although the wallet may be a little thinner these days, there are still plenty of ways to keep yourself occupied and have fun throughout the semester. We’ve got you covered and have put together a few options of inexpensive or even freethings to do in Los Angeles!

Hike - Runyon Canyon

Runyon Canyon is a great free outdoor activity. What makes Runyon so unique is that although you are hiking in the middle of the Hollywood Hills, you feel miles away from the busy vibe below. Once at the peak of the mountain, you are provided with a breathtaking 360-degree view of all of Los Angeles- from the Valley, to Malibu, to Downtown LA. Pack a picnic and you could make a day of it. There is plenty of street parking and admission into the park is also free. It’s perfect for people watching, or if you’re a dog fanatic, there are always plenty of cute pups roaming around, as Runyon has a great no-leash dog policy. There’s also a great chance of seeing a celebrity or two.

Shopping - Melrose Trading Post

Most college students can’t afford to shop on Rodeo Drive or buy clothes from other high-end stores (yet) but they can find just as equally cool and valuable stuff for a fraction of the cost at the Melrose Trading Post. The flea market is held every Sunday in the parking lot of Fairfax High and is just $2 bucks to get in (all of the money goes to the school). You can find almost anything here- from clothes, home décor, vintage jewelry and much more. The market also provides great people watching, as there are literally individuals from all walks of life gathering in one location in search of the best deals. If you are looking for unique items or great vintage finds you need to check out Melrose Trading Post- it is definitely an LA staple and a favorite cheap activity to many.

Activity - Abbot Kinney First Fridays (Venice)

If you are an avid people watcher and/or crowd lover and are aiming to spend a cheaper Friday night than usual then Abbot Kinney First Fridays is an experience you do not want to miss. On the first Friday of each month, the famous Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice closes off the road around 6pm and the streets come alive until the wee hours of the night. Dozens of inexpensive yummy food trucks that serve a smorgasbord of food line the street. You can also always count on snagging complimentary drinks from reps handing out trials for their new energy drinks or sodas that you can enjoy for free with your food. Some of the food trucks that are worth trying are The Grilled Cheese Truck, Kogi BBQ Truck, The Dim Sum Truck and the Buttermilk Truck for dessert. There are also many restaurants, cool galleries, bars, and little courtyard areas where friends, groups, and couples can mingle and enjoy some free wine.

Happy Hour - La Barca

Not only does La Barca have some of the best Happy Hour deals in all of Los Angeles, but their food is also equally on point and not to mention cheap! Brimming with USC students and local residents alike, La Barca is a fun place for college students to unwind from a busy day or week. The service is super attentive and you never have to wait too long for food and drinks. What makes their Happy Hour so exceptional is their amazing $2.50 margaritas that are overwhelmingly strong but delicious and $3 dollar tequila shots. Happy hour lasts until 8pm everyday, and 10pm on Tuesdays, which is unheard of! Street parking is plentiful and they also have a free private parking lot in the back of the restaurant off of 25^th street. Make sure you go as you won’t regret it though you might not remember it!

Daniel Hogan is a writer at Party Earth - a global media and entertainment company that publishes reviews and listings of the best social experiences around the world including: bars in Paris, pubs in London, beaches in Ibiza, things to do in Los Angeles, parks in New York, festivals and concerts everywhere, and more.

If the approach of wedding season has put engagement rings on your brain, make an educated evaluation with the four Cs of diamonds: cut, color, carat size and clarity.

If anyone understands the statement an engagement ring makes, it's a celebrity. Although they entertain us with funny pics of fashion failures, engagement rings are the side of fashion that stars always shine in. Learn the basics of diamonds from the people who know them best.

Carefully Cut

A diamond's cut refers to its proportions. If cut well, light will properly reflect from the diamond's facets and refract light through its top and side angles. Look for diamonds that have their weight distributed evenly, and aren't too top or bottom heavy. A beautiful diamond has excellent symmetry and sparkle.

Supermodel Brooklyn Decker's engagement ring from tennis player Andy Roddick is a delicately cut solitaire diamond engagement ring from Tiffany and Co, according to glamour.com. Its simple beauty shows that with a great cut, a single diamond can shine as bright as a multitude of them will.

'Colorless' Color

Diamonds are graded on a D through Z scale. D is colorless and the most valuable; Z is slightly yellow or brown, which lowers its value and price. The naked eye will find it nearly impossible to distinguish differences in color until about the J level, which starts the tinted-yellow range. A diamond in that range may offer the best value for your money. If you can't see the difference, why pay more?

One jeweler told Eonline.com that Blake Lively's engagement ring from beau Ryan Reynolds was definitely white in color. The rare pink oval-shaped diamond is mounted on a diamond band.

Carat Weight

A diamond's weight is measured in carats, along with a system of points. One point equals .01 carat, and 100 points equals one carat. Similarly, a 25-point diamond is one quarter carat. Although size is what people talk about, factors like color and cut also play a role in how large a diamond appears. A poorly cut, large diamond won't look as beautiful as a well-cut, smaller diamond.

The rings in Hollywood, however, just seem to get bigger and bigger. Jennifer Aniston and Hillary Duff are big-ring contenders, but not many can compete with the 18-carat Lorraine Schwartz emerald-cut center stone set in platinum that Jay-Z bought Beyonce when he proposed in 2008. According to People.com, the ring is worth an estimated five million dollars.

Clarity

Tiny flaws in a diamonds are called inclusions, and they include tiny bubbles, cracks and non-diamond materials. A jeweler considers inclusions when determining a diamond's purity and price. Included diamonds have defects visible to the naked eye, and they're more affordable. Flawless diamonds are determined by looking at them through microscope; they are rare and expensive. A good balance of inclusions will offer the best value for the money.

A stone has the following clarity range, according to diamond.com:

Flawless
Internally flawless
Very, very slight inclusions
Very slight inclusions
Slight inclusions
Included

Katherine Heigl's then-boyfriend gave her a three-carat, pear-shaped diamond that incorporated part of her mother's engagement ring, DiamondRingsOrangeCounty.com reported. The diamond is surroundedby pave and supported by a diamond band, and it nearly hypnotized tabloid readers.

Listening to others is an excellent tool to have, whether you use it in personal relationships, friendships, or even in the business world. Many people don't know how to be an effective listener but luckily, it's very easy to become one - just by simply using a few tools!

Names
This is mostly a business tip, but one of the most crucial things about listening to people is the ability to remember their names. Simply put, this can lead to some embarrassing situations, but also provides more significance to the information they're imparting with you. There are many exercises you can do to help yourself remember names, such as mnemonic ones - these work well if executed correctly.

Stop Talking
If you really want to become a better listener, stop yourself from speaking too much. When someone is speaking, they cannot listen - this goes for talking inside of your head too. This is often the biggest challenge for, well, almost everyone out there, but it pays off. Keep that inner monologue subdued - focus on what's in front of you.

Ask Questions
Always try to ask clear questions. Not only will the speaker feel that they are being listened to, it will aide in your comprehension. This can personalize otherwise uninteresting information and ensure that you remember it later.

Eye Contact
When someone is speaking to you, it is essential to maintain eye contact. Even if there's no ill intention, looking away or at the floor will not leave the speaker at ease. Instead, it'll turn them off. Eye contact exudes confidence - that's what you need if you're in an interview or meeting.

Patience
Being patient is crucial - everyone speaks at a different pace. Use perhaps slow moments as an opportunity to practice being patient and understanding. Put yourself in their shoes - what if you were a slow eater, would you want everyone to gobble down their food and leave the table when they're finished?

Distractions
Turn off the television or any other distracting noises when you're having an important conversation with a loved one. Try and converse in a quiet room that will be conducive to exchange. This will also come in handy for when you're talking - you want to be able to feel at ease sharing too.

Be Open
It's very easy to assume that if you disagree with someone, all hell will break loose. This is usually not the case. In fact, loved ones will likely appreciate your honesty and colleagues will likely be impressed, assuming you can communicate your opinion(s) clearly and effectively. Clamming up only leads to distractions in your head and miscommunication down the road - so open up!

Don't Interrupt
A devoted listener should never interrupt someone else when they're speaking. Even if the person speaking is attacking you -wait for them to finish, then formulate a well thought out response. Take your time. Better to not speak at all than to misspeak. If its not a hot conversation, then interrupting will make YOU the rude one!

Relax
It's vital to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Try not to have important conversations standing up, for example. This ensures the listener(s) won't get distracted, and also helps to avoid awkward situations where both the speaker and listener lose focus of their goals in the conversation (saving time).

Relate
Anytime someone is speaking, they are trying to convey a moment of their life. If possible, it is best to relate to the speaker. This doesn't mean you should make the conversation about yourself, but relate with your body language and oral language both. Sometimes a simple "I know what you mean" can do wonders for a conversation.

Michelle Rodriguez writes about communication and relationships. Her recent work is about earning an online family counseling degree.

Health care is in the beginning stage of on an exceptional brimming wave bought by technology. The breeding ground of the new wave movement has been ignited few years back, but it would rather be a factor of proud that though we have crossed many years walking along with an advanced technology but it still seems that health care is at the early stage of evolution, because of rapid growth of technology and its immense capability to offer something new and innovative throughout the journey.

The past method of delivering care was primarily depending on independent or small group of physicians providing medical services at small clinic or through private practices. In last 5 years the trend has been altered in a massive turn, the ratio of medium to bigger size medical community centre delivering medical services to the patients is higher than private practice of physicians. Initially it was mostly charging fee for service based environment but now it is bigger arrangements of doctors and modern technique to create a system to manage the population who requires medical services and functioning is driven by performance and providing supportive comfort to the patients.

As the health care is changing its way of functioning, altering the mode of delivering desired services; the technology is also updating itself to walk rhythmically. Technology has come up many hairs rising innovation to rock the health care sector with surprises, one of the amusement is introducing video game system to keep the patients healthy and happy inside while they are actually being placed at intensive care unit. The main motto to introduce video game system and associate with medical industry is to bring joy to the patients and make them forget about their real condition. It has been studied and agreed that mental misery keeps patients health under risk, healthy mind activity stimulates early recovery.

Though the internet has bought the entire world in a single fist but keeps an account of the global medial trends on record and makes it easily accessible is a hard call. Online database has achieved that hard call and makes it possible to amalgamate the data to showcase the trend in the medical field. It has been noticed that when there is breaking of flu at any particular place, search on online search engine pertaining the same issue get increased and by analyzing the influx data searching on the same issue the online database can indicate how many times in a year people have infected by flu and following this path it also create a medical trend worldwide. Research on many particulars of medical science is being done depending on medical trends in the different environment.

It is well justified to forecast that a decade down the line the health care is going to alter in such extensive that we could call our recent health care system a primitive era then. This changes and innovation trends are now bringing the hope of better life for tomorrow but tomorrow it will be the reality of living superior and much secure life.

Author bio:

Ray Lehigh is a person with great passion for writing; he has written many articles on different topics like Weight Loss diet programs. You can look out for more on his other blogs related to health and beauty. He also writes for dietbrandreviews.com

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“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Confucius

I know many people who practically drag themselves to work. On second thought, let me rephrase that: I hardly know anyone who doesn’t drag him/herself to work. Most of us appear to be forcing ourselves to do what we do for the sake of collecting a paycheck and living off that. Those who have other mouths to feed have at least one more reason to keep doing so.

It must be hard for people to get into something they really want to do, be it a job or their own business. An alternate thought on the matter is that it’s not that difficult to find something you like to do, but making ends meet while doing it is not something that is guaranteed. In this case, money appears to be a hindrance rather than an enabler for one’s ambitions.

Have you given it a chance, though? Might you have a hobbies or activities that you truly enjoy doing? If you do, then do read on. Put your idea to the test by running it through a few guideline questions I have gathered for this purpose:

Does it Produce Something Desirable?

It’s fine and dandy if your hobby makes you happy and satisfied, but if your hobby can also give the same positive sentiments to other people, then you may have an opportunity here. Most artistic hobbies (painting, web design, sculpting, cooking, etc.) can definitely be made into an enterprise, for example. Various craft and technical skills are also open to monetization.

For example, Melissa is a very talented baker. She can make really yummy and creatively designed cakes from scratch. Obviously, other people can appreciate how tasty and attractive her pastry concoctions are. This makes it likely that she can get into the business of making speciality cakes for other people.

Can the Knowledge or Skill be Taught?

This question determines the kind of scale your potential business can grow into. If you think you or only a small handful of individuals have the capability of doing this, then it might remain a small-scale undertaking; that’ not necessarily a bad thing. If what you like to do can be taught, then your idea can scale up faster as more people can work on the product/service and yield more.

Going back to Melissa, her knack for making unique cakes is something she thinks isn’t teachable. If she maintains her belief and doesn’t make the effort to transmit her skills, her capacity to fulfill orders will be limited by the fact that she is the only one working on them. If she changes her mind and manages to train someone to do as she does (or she hires someone with the same talent), then more orders can be fulfilled, and she will be able to serve a larger base of customers.

Will it Blend?

No, I’m not suggesting you toss your idea into a blender. It’s a question regarding the distinctiveness of your potential product or service. If you’re just going to blend into the industry that you’ll be entering, failing to provide anything new (read: better) and unique, then I suggest you hold back on starting your business until you come up with a better version of your product or service.

Do Your Homework

If your hobby or idea makes it through these simple qualifying questions, then you might just have something that has the potential to be lucrative. Before you jump in, do study what the requirements are for creating your business, whether you decide it to operate it as a sole proprietor, a limited liability company, or go through the process of business incorporation. Do not hesitate to consult the experts on this one.

March forward, brave and pioneering entrepreneurs of the world!

About the Author

Stacey Thompson is a professional writer, marketer, entrepreneur, and a lover of weird little animals. She is based in San Diego, California, and is combining the lessons of experience and expert instruction in order to grow and develop her own business. Stacey and her friends have a blog, Word Baristas.

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