How to Create a Web Page Using Microsoft Publisher

If you want a way to create a web page and start your own website but don’t have the HTML coding skills or time to learn a web design program then you can make a web page using Microsoft Publisher. The Microsoft tool used to create web pages was called FrontPage but it was discontinued after the 2003 version and replaced by Microsoft Expression Web and SharePoint Designer, which were released in December 2006.

Keep in mind that if your site is going to need advanced features such as interactivity or database-driven content, or if it will be used with data validation, such as for verifying credit card numbers then you will need to use a program designed for those features. But if you just want a simple site with text and pictures then Publisher will work fine. 

You can start the process by creating your page from scratch or copying content from other websites and then edit it to suit your needs. Click on the File menu and pick New and select Publication Types. From there choose Web Sites. To create a custom Web site that is based on your site goals, use the Easy Web Wizard. To create a Web site from scratch, under Web Sites, click Blank Sizes, and then click the size that you want. Then click on Create. Enter in your content text and images to make the page look the way you want.

After you have things looking the way you want to you can preview the site and use the Design Checker to help find any potential problems. The Design Checker can be run from the Tools menu. You can choose to have the Design Checker fix problems automatically or take you to the points where the problems are located in the page. Finally preview the page by going to the File menu and selecting Web Page Preview. This will open your page in a web browser so you can see how it will look so you can check your hyperlinks and other controls.

To put your site on the internet you will need to have a hosting service that you can upload the content to. There are sites that will provide free web page hosting most likely in return for putting their advertisements on your page. Microsoft provides a free website hosting if you need it. Then you can publish your page on the web server using various methods which will vary depending on the host. You can also publish your page to a local intranet for inter office use and that way you won’t need a hosting service but keep in mind people outside of your network will not be able to see your site.

When you are ready to publish your site, Publisher assembles all the related files that it creates in a single folder including all HTML pages that make up your site, graphic images that you use on your pages, and any files for embedded sounds. By default, Office Publisher creates a single home page and a subfolder that contains all the supporting files that are needed for your Web site. This can be customized to suit your needs. You can publish your site to an internet address, FTP site or a folder on your computer. After your site is published you can publish updates by using incremental publish to the Web, which publishes only those pages that you have updated rather than the whole site.

There is much more to effectively getting your website online and maintaining it than this tip provides but you can get much more detail by using the help section within Microsoft Publisher and checking recourses online at the Mircosoft site.

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How To learn Tally at home?

Learning has a cost. Every body who has learned something has paid its cost. You pay cost not only in terms of money but also in other forms too. These forms of paying the price can the time taken or extent of learning etc. Learning Tally is also not an exception. You have to pay the price. Let me explain this fact a little more.

You can learn tally in three different ways. One you learn tally from a person who knows, Two: at your own from books and helping material from net or any other source and Three from an institute who is capable of teaching you tally.
In all three ways you pay the price in different ways. In the first way the price can be the charge you pay plus damage done to you due to lack of knowledge of your tutor. In second case the price can be less in terms of money but can be more in terms of time spent in learning it at your own. In third case price can be the institute fee you have paid and extent of knowledge you have gained or time saved in learning.

The best way too learn is to learn it from some competent institute, preferably from TallyAcademy as the price paid , the extent of knowledge you get and time you spend has perfect balance.

The second option is not bad if you are ready to pay the price in terms of your time. Yes, you can learn tally from home. For that you have to become a keen learner. Lets see how you can learn tally from home.

Arrange for study material :
Before learning Tally first arrange all study material. The best books can be TFAP books which can be bought from any TallyAcademy. They are best because they are about the latest versions and have full features explained with practical examples.There are good amount of exercises are also in it. Except it there are certain other books available in the market specially on Tally.

Arrange for Software :
First of all we have to which software version you want to learn. At this point of time version 7.2 is most appropriate. The books too covers this version. So arrange Tally 7.2 educational version with latest release and with stat files and Help file. The stat files are necessary as these would be necessary for statutory reports like VAT, service tax etc. It may happen that while learning it from books you stuck some where. Or this is also very much possible that what ever you are looking on books is not coming in actual tally. At this point just press help and context sensitive help would come. Study the concept and syntax from there and proceed.
One more difficulty you would face is that as you are using educational version then you would not be able to enter the transactions on actual dates as educational software would only take 1, 2 and 31 of each month. In this situation you have to enter the dates of your vouchers only in 1,2 and 31 date. Believe me you would be able to see all effects except the few like interest calculation, forex gain etc where you would find some difference but it would do.

When you struck up:
When you struck somewhere then you have very few options but these can help.
Contact your peers who have some knowledge of tally software.
Post your query at Yahoo answers, chances are good that you get the answer.
Joint some group on internet where you can mail your queries. TallyUsers is a good choice.
Give your queries at ApniTally.

What to do afterwards:
After completing the books you can give the TCP test in nearest TallyAcademy. You can practice on Demo TCP Test also.

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How to Donate Used Cell Phones

You can donate used cell phones to charitable organizations that will use the phones to help others, and you can claim a tax deduction for your donation. There are several different types of charities that accept used cell phone donations, with local pick up places as well as mail-in options. Here's how to donate used cell phones.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Test your used cell phones to determine whether they are in working order with good batteries. Make note of any defects or quirks. The condition of your phone will determine whether it is used for parts, refurbished, or reused as-is for someone who needs it.
   • 2
     Look into Cell Phones for Soldiers to donate your used cell phone to veterans or currently deployed members of the U.S. military. Many soldiers rely on donated cell phones for the chance to call their families back home.
   • 3
     Consider donating your phone to the Wireless Foundation to aid victims of domestic violence. Abuse victims are given cell phone pre-programmed with emergency numbers for them to call when they are in danger.
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     Find out if any local organizations, such as scouts or service clubs, are collecting used cell phones for donations. Be sure to get a tax receipt so you can take the deduction.

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How To Trace Cell Phone Numbers

racing cell phone numbers can be difficult. Unlike landlines, cell phone numbers are usually not listed in phone books and can't be accessed by dialing Information. Many companies charge to trace cell phone numbers, and until recently, you had to pay the fee or not get much information. However, it is now possible to trace cell phone numbers free of charge.

If you want to know immediately who's calling you, you can find out NOW at ReverseMobile.com.

1. Try simply searching on the Internet. Type the cell phone number into your favorite search engine and see what comes up. If this works, it is the easiest way to trace a cell phone number, free. The reason this even has a chance of working is because the Internet is a big place and someone's cell phone number could be listed for all sorts of reasons. If their cell phone number is on a networking site, a business site, or any other site, for any reason, it should come up on a search, giving you information about whose number it is. Often, even people with unlisted cell phone numbers forget about other reasons that their number may be listed on the Internet.
   If the search yields just a long unmanageable list after entering the entire number with the area code, try putting everything but the area code in quotations, like this: 555 "555 5555". If that still doesn't deliver, you can try getting rid of the area code, replacing it with the state where that code exists (like Mississippi, Texas, AZ, MT - try the full name and the abbreviation), or even the city (search Houston or NYC, for example), if you know that information. If the area code is from Canada, try acell phone number lookup with that information (or search by province, like Alberta).
   
   To skip the legwork and trace the number right away, I recommend two other options:
   
   • Reverse Phone Detective
   • National Registry of Cellular Numbers
2. Check an online cell phone directory. Many free cell phone directories are available online, such as NonPublished.com. Information from these directories about a cell phone number is generally limited, but it can be a good starting point for tracking cell phone numbers, usually at least giving you the cellphone number's carrier and the city registered on the billing address. Obviously, the city might be outdated, since cell phones are mobile.
   

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How to Install Windows Mobile 6.0

Windows Mobile 6.0 is a version of the Windows software available for mobile devices supported by the platform. These mobile devices include smartphones and PDAs available through various manufacturers and wireless providers. Windows Mobile 6.0 has enhanced search functions, shortcut menus, contact applications and HTML support which makes web browsing easy. If you have a mobile device that supports Windows Mobile 6.0, you can install the OS on your phone.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Find a download for Windows Mobile 6.0. You can find the software on your PC and then later transfer it to your mobile device. The safest place to find Windows Mobile 6.0 to download is the Microsoft website, the manufacturer of the software (see Resources).
   • 2
     Check the system requirements before you attempt to install Windows Mobile 6.0. For example, you must have a former version of Windows Mobile (2003 or later) installed on your phone and Windows Vista on your PC.
   • 3
     Uninstall your previous version of Windows Mobile from your mobile device. Find the operating system on your phone menu and delete all components before installing the newer version.
   • 4
     Start running the download once you have made sure you meet the system requirements. After clicking "Run," an executable program will begin downloading onto your PC. Once you open the file, a wizard will pop up to walk you through the installation process. If you don't wish to finish installation at that point, you can save the file for later usage.
   • 5
     Connect your mobile device to your PC using a USB cable. Select the sync option to start installation. Once installation is complete, restart your mobile device to reboot the system with Windows Mobile 6.0.

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How to Connect My Phone to Facebook Status

Facebook is a social networking website people use to post updates about the happenings in their lives and to connect to friends. If you have a Facebook account, you can connect your cell phone to your Facebook status. Whenever you want to post a status update, you can post it to your Facebook account by sending a text message. You will have to modify your account settings to do this, but it is easy and takes little time.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Sign in to your Facebook account using your email address and password.
   • 2
     Click the "Settings" tab from the navigation bar at the top of the page and select "Account Settings" from the drop-down menu.
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     Click the "Mobile" tab in the new page that opens and select "Register for Facebook Text Messages."
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     Select your country and mobile phone carrier from the options that open and click "Next."
   • 5
     Send a text message containing the letter "F" to 32665 and click "Next."
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     Enter the activation code you receive on your phone in the next box and click "Confirm." Your phone will now be connected to Facebook. You can enter status updates using text messaging on your cell phone and you will receive responses people make to your status as text messages.

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How to Make a Web Page Mobile

A mobile web page is specifically formatted to display on the small screens of PDAs, cell phones and smart phones such as the BlackBerry or iPhone. Without special formatting, a web page would not fit on a mobile screen and would be unreadable. Web developers who are targeting a mobile audience must ensure that they've made their websites mobile-friendly.

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Text editor or website editor
• FTP software
• Web host
• Web browser

1. • 1
     Open your web page in your text editor or website editor. Remove all XHTML and Javascript coding. Most cell phones and mobile browsers can only display standard HTML code.
   • 2
     Create a sub-domain on your web host. Hosting service providers such as Fat Cow (see Resources) typically include free sub-domains with your hosting package. Access your host's account page and click "Domains" to create a new sub-domain. Name it "mobile.yourdomain.com" or "m.yourdomain.com", replacing "yourdomain" with the actual address of your site.
   • 3
     Upload the contents of your original site to the new sub-domain using your FTP software. Ensure that you have transferred over all original files, folders and images required for your site to function.
   • 4
     Launch your web browser and navigate to the Google Mobilizer website (see Resources). Enter the sub-domain for your site into the text box and click "Go." Ensure that the checkbox next to "No images" is not selected. Google will read the site page and create a mobile-friendly version that will fit onto the small screen of a mobile device.
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     View the source file for the mobilized web page. In the top menu bar of your browser, click "View" and select "View Source" from the drop-down menu. Copy the entire HTML page listed.
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     Open the original file for the web page. Highlight all of its contents and delete. Paste the mobilized version that Google generated to replace the old HTML code. Save the file. Repeat this step for each page on your site that you wish to make mobile-friendly.

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How to Get Baby Smooth Skin

It is important have healthy, smooth skin. You can have healthy, smooth skin by protecting your self from sun exposure, practicing good hygiene, moisturizing your skin and starting a healthy diet. You can also get smooth skin by avoiding detrimental habits such as excessive smoking and stress.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Fortify yourself from the sun. The sun's powerful rays break down the collagen and elastin proteins in the skin. This causes wrinkles to develop on the skin. Avoid being exposed to the sun during the peak daylight hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have to go outdoors during the peak daylight hours, wear protective clothing and sunscreen that will protect you from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
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     Practice good hygiene. Wash your face and your skin regularly with soap and clean warm water. Be very gentle when you wash your skin. Avoid using strong soaps and limit bathing time. Strong soaps and hot water can remove vital oils from your skin. Shave your skin gently. Use shaving creams and gels before shaving and shave in the direction the hair is growing.
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     Moisturize your skin. The type of moisturizers you use depend on the current conditions of your skin. If you have normal skin, use a well-balanced, water-based moisturizer that has lightweight oils. If you have sensitive skin, use a moisturizer that does not contain chemicals you are allergic to. If you have dry skin, use oil-based oil moisturizers that have propylene glycol to keep your skin moist.
   • 4
     Begin a healthy diet. Drink a lot of fluids. Water is an essential factor of skin health. The American Skin Association recommends drinking about eight glasses of water each day. It is also important to get the right vitamins and nutrients. The American Skin Association recommends taking increments of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin B1 to keep the skin healthy.
   • 5
     Start a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excessive stress. Stress can cause habits that hurt the skin. Excessive rubbing, lip-biting, and scratching can cause dermatitis. It is also important to avoid smoking. Smoking can cause more wrinkles to develop on your face.

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How to Make Skin Lightening Cream at Home

Instructions

things you'll need:

• 1 ½ cups plain organic yogurt
• 3-4 almonds
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• a pinch of ground turmeric

1. • 1
     Crush the almonds in a food processor until they turn into powder. Watch them carefully. If you process them too long they'll turn into almond butter. If you don't have a food processor, you can find pre-crushed almonds at most grocery stores sold as "almond flour" or "almond meal". Either one is suitable for this skin lightening cream recipe.
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     Combine the almond powder with the yogurt, lemon juice, honey and turmeric. Stir until blended thoroughly.
   • 3
     Apply a small amount of skin lightening cream every night before bed. Do not apply during the day. Lemon juice can react negatively to sun exposure. Also, when skin lightening cream is used at night, its skin tone enhancing powers are increased. At night, skin goes through a recovery cycle where hormones are released that increase blood circulation and open pores. This process makes it easier for skin creams to penetrate and be absorbed.
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     Expect to see results in 14 days. Almonds, lemon juice and turmeric are the most powerful natural skin lightening ingredients in the world. They can produce results equal to many chemical skin lightening creams. They've been used for centuries for their natural bleaching and brightening properties. All three are proven to even skin tone, improve texture and increase skin's radiance. When you combine these ingredients with the nourishing and moisturizing properties of yogurt and honey, the end result is a luxuriously rich skin cream that not only will lighten skin color, but will also improve the overall health and condition of your skin.

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Home Remedies for Skin Whitening

Everybody in the world is fond of white skin and is ready to do anything to get the skin whiter. Even fairer skin people put their best efforts to keep their skin tone whiter. Especially Asians are fonder to get a whiter skin and do lots of things to get the skin whiter and lighter than the natural shade.

There are many ways to whiten the skin. There are plenty of treatments, creams and lotions available for skin whitening, which are meant not only for those who have darker complexion but also even for those who gets darker complexion because of sun tan, age or pollution. Darker skin has more production of melanin a substance in body, which makes the skin appear darker.

The fairest the skin the lesser melanin it has. But fairer skin has more chances to get effected by Ultraviolet rays of the sun than the darker skin as melanin absorbs the UV rays and prevents them to penetrate the skin to get it darker. Skin whitening creams have agents as bleach, aloe Vera, extracts from lemon and all those things which can clear the complexion and can make it whiter. They reduce the production of melanin in the body, which is the cause of skin darkening.

To get the skin whiter you can try any of the whitening cosmetic creams, soaps, lotions, herbal whitening creams or cosmetic treatments available at many saloons or you can try some home remedies which are quite helpful to some extent.

• Many establish cosmetic companies produce their skin lightening face washes, facial gels, creams, lotions and pack to whiten the skin. You can choose any of them for your skin. They are helpful in lighten the skin tone to few shades. If everything from the same brand range is applied for skin whitening than it helps more as they have same ingredients for different purposes. Use the same brand of face wash, lotion, day cream, soap and night cream to target the darkness of your skin.
• If you want to go for advanced treatments then you can consult a cosmetologist who gives peels to your skin to make it appear lighter. But some of these treatments are not suitable for sensitive skin.
• Bleaching helps the skin to remove scars, reduce sun tan and pigmentation and clears the skin to make it look lighter in shade. But it should be done carefully as if the ingredients have not mixed in proper proportion or you put it more than the applicable time, it might burn your skin. These days' bleaches are available in the market for sensitive skin so people who have sensitive skin should choose them. Herbal bleach too is a good option. One can learn applying bleach in a right way on the face and body from a professional beautician and then can do it oneself.
• Some of the creams and lotions from the skin whitening range of L'Oreal Paris are very helpful in reducing pigmentation, brown spots and prevents discoloration of the skin tone. They make it smooth, even and much lighter in shade without any side effects.
• Even while choosing a whitening cream or lotion, ones should keep the skin type in mind and should buy them according to the skin type. As some of them might not suit the oily skin or some might no help dry skin.

Prevention can be taken to stop skin from further darkening-always apply good sunscreen lotion on skin when going in sun. Use waterproof sunscreen lotion while going to swimming. One needs to reapply the sunscreen lotion on the skin every 30 minutes if one is staying directly in the sun. Sun makes the maximum damage to your skin and skin, which is naturally white, too gets tanned and dark if stays directly in the sun without any protection.

Home remedies to whiten the skin-certain home made packs and remedies are really helpful in giving you a lighter and whiter complexion.

• Dry orange peels in sun. When they are fully dried, grind them in a mixture and make powder. Add raw milk to it, make a paste and apply it on your skin everyday. Rinse it off with lukewarm water when dries. It's tested pack for skin whitening.
• Take sandalwood powder, add lemon juice, tomato juice, cucumber juice to it, make a paste and apply on the skin till it dries to get a brighter, lighter and even skin tone.
• Gram flour has whitening agents to it. Take 2 spoonfuls of gram flour; add a pinch of turmeric to it, few drops of lemon juice and few drops of milk cream. Make it a paste and apply on the skin. When it dries scrub it off. It can be applied all over the body everyday.
• Soak almonds in water overnight. Peel them off in the morning. Make a paste and add honey to it. Apply it on face and scrub it off when dries to make skin whiter and glowing.
• Potatoes have bleaching agents in them their juice is quite helpful in giving an even skin tone. Reduce pigmentation and blemishes. It can be applied on the skin everyday to get it whiter.

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How to Protect Your Skin from Winter Weather

Winter season give happy mood to most people, but our skin hate the extremely low temperature winter brings. Cracked skin and peeling lips is the most common sign of winter dryness. Applying lip balm and moisturizers, drinking plenty of water, and wearing warm clothing helps prevent the symptoms.
Tips for Healthy Winter Skin:

• Drink plenty of clean water, about eight to twelve glasses a day. Dehydration is hard on the entire body, but it shows first on the skin. Skin is constantly handling incoming bacteria and releasing toxin through perspiration. Drinking plenty of water helps the body to do the job of housecleaning. At the cellular level, plenty of water is essential for fluid balance and exchange of waste material.
• If you're breathing very dry air, get a humidifier. Indoor heating systems tend to dry the air, which dries your mucus membranes, making them more sensitive to infection. A humidifier is good for your sinuses, for your lungs, and for cold prevention. You should have one in the room you spend the most time. Always remember to keep your humidifier very clean.
• Use moisturizing lotions with vegetable oils and aloe vera, because aloe vera is loaded with healing properties. Avoid mineral oils, which may clog your pores.
• For rough, chapped skin, open a vitamin E capsule and rub directly on the affected area.

• Get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids by eating fish such as salmon, mackerel, cod, tuna, sardines, herring at least twice a week, and omega-6 fatty acids by taking supplements of evening primrose oil. These beneficial oils work at the cell level to keep skin smooth and supple.
• Try lecithin to keep skin cells flexible. You can sprinkle lecithin granules on cereals or salads or eat them straight.
• Avoid hydrogenated oils and trans-fatty acids found in refined vegetable oils (not including canola oil or olive oil) and margarine, which contain toxic oxidative molecules that cause aging and compete with the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids for cell receptors.
• Wear gloves whenever it's cold out. Cold, dry air pulls moisture out of the skin, aging it faster.
• Drink alcohol in moderation. It's a vitamin robber and skin ager.
• If you're spending more than 30 minutes outside in the snow, be sure to wear a sun block with an SPF of 15 and sunglasses, because white snow is a highly reflective surface for bright sunlight.
• Take vitamin D supplement. People who live in an area where there is little sunlight are usually deprived of this vitamin. Vitamin D helps to regulate the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Typically there is only a small amount of vitamin D that comes from dietary source, including liver, egg yolks, fresh milk, and fatty fish. More is produced when a particular kind of cholesterol is converted by the action of ultraviolet rays in sunlight on the skin.

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How To Fade Brown Skin Spots Quickly

Having brown spots could really ruin your dream of having a healthy and blemish-free skin. Though not in an instant, you can lighten up these unwanted spots in your skin! You just need to know what to use and how to use it properly to fade them. To hasten up the process, just remember to follow these helpful tips.

• Consult a dermatologist. Ask your trusted dermatologist for specific skin treatment to fade your brown spots. Dermatologists can provide you different options depending on your skin type. Make sure that you note specifics such as allergies to any drugs or drug content. It’s also best to ask for hypoallergenic skin care products that are suitable for most people.
• Know your skin care products. There are a variety of skin care products that are available in the market specifically to fade away brown spots. Remember to read carefully their direction for use. Here are three basic classifications ofskin care products.

• Exfoliating scrubs. They help you remove the dead skin cells while bringing out your newer and fresher layer of skin.They also revitalize your skin as it digs down to your pores cleaning away unwanted spots. Use them as prescribed or during your daily wash.
• Creams and lotions. They act mainly as your skin’s moisturizer. Your skin needs extra moisture to be soft and radiant all over. Creams and lotions have safe and proven chemicals that aid in fading skin spots and blemishes. This may come in day creams, night creams and even daily lotions for use. If you’re not certain what to mix and match you can always ask your dermatologist what works best for your skin type.
• Sunscreen. It is widely used to have that extra layer of protection against the harmful UV rays of the sun. Your budget would depend on the added benefits and SPF strength it has. But more importantly is that you apply it before you get exposed to the sun to experience its full effects.

• Alternative home remedies. You can also use fresh lemon juice to fade away those unwanted brown spots. It contains natural acids that help lighten up those spots and refresh your skin with its antioxidant properties. Soak your cotton swabs with an ample amount of lemon juice and rub it gently to the spots you want to fade. You can repeat the process at your own convenience. You may also add apple cider vinegar as well as horseradish roots to your lemon juice to boost the desired fading effects.
• The sun’s harmful rays. Though you can’t really hide from the sun, try not to overexpose yourself when the sun is at its hottest. This is one way you can do to quickly fade those unwanted spots. It also ensures that yourskin care products can work in your skin problems undisturbed.

You’re now ready to show your skin’s inner glow! Enjoy the benefits of having beautiful and radiant skin. Say goodbye to your brown spots and hello to a new you!

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How to Stop Oily Skin

Are you really despearate to stop oily skin? Are you constantly aware of your shiny, oily face? Does it make you feel uneasy and embarrassed in front of others? Are you in need of an oily skin cure? These are all questions that anyone with this condition will certainly say yes to, and for good reason, because trying to get rid of oily skin can be a difficult and frustrating journey for many in this situation.

Oil secretion from the skin, also known as sebum is caused be overactive sebaceous glands producing far too much oil than is required. It is a natural occurrence, which is necessary to lubricate our skin and hair, but only becomes a problem when the glands produce far more than is needed, making our bodies feel dirty and greasy. It tends to be more prolific on the shoulders, neck and head, with the face being the worst place of all.
The main concerns for many tend to be forever cleansing the skin, having a greasy looking complexion, acne prone oily skin and embarrassment when in the company of others. Within only an hour or so of cleansing, the skin can have a sheen and greasy appearance to it and will gradually get worse as time goes by. Hot and humid conditions will make it worse and if left to build up can make it feel as if your face can’t breath and is ready to explode. Does this sound all too familiar to you?

Our skin and hair needs oil which acts as a natural moisturizer, but when the glands produce too much it makes our skin look shiny, dull looking and dirty. This very often creates other problems like spots, blackheads, swelling, enlarged pores and hair that looks like a grease pot. It is more widespread in teenagers but certainly not uncommon for many who are in their twenties, thirties, forties and fifties to suffer with oily face skin problems.

Topical solutions can help but do not slow down the production of oil. Too much washing can also have a negative effect because it can stimulate the glands to produce even more sebum. If you think about it, what you really need is an oily skin cure that slows down the production of oil before it ever has chance to reach the skin. You need a treatment that works from the inside by slowing down your overactive glands and balancing the discharge of sebum to the face and other problem areas of the body.

So is there anything we can do to balance the production of oil and put a stop to our embarrassing problem?
There is a natural oily skin remedy available that works in a totally different way to most other treatments by stopping the over-production of sebum from the sebaceous glands before it reaches the skin. This in turn helps to shrink larger pores and stop oily skin from ever being a problem again. No more embarrassing situations when in the company of others and no more mopping up every couple of hours.

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How to Create a 3D Studio Max 3 Material Library

Autodesk is the manufacturer of the popular 3D Studio Max software, commonly referred to as 3ds Max. This software is used to create three-dimensional (3D) models and animations using a variety of materials and textures. Each of these components is grouped into libraries, typically based on a single project, and then subdivided by a logical breakdown of the subject, such as an area. The key to a great library is organization that can be followed by anyone.

Instructions

things you'll need:

• 3ds Max
• Materials or textures

1. • 1
     Open 3ds Max to the main start screen. This typically involves double-clicking the shortcut or main executable icon.
   • 2
     Expand the "Library" tab by left-clicking the [+] sign. This will cause the library tree to open up, revealing all current libraries.
   • 3
     Press the "Lock" key to remove write protections on your library files. This icon looks like a closed padlock; in the unlocked position, it is an open padlock.
   • 4
     Right click the "Library" tab to bring up a drop-down menu. You will have several options at this point. Select "Create Folder" first to store your new library, and then "Create Library" to start your new library. You will have the option of renaming the folder and the library by left-clicking them to highlight, and then changing the name.
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     Double-click your library to set it as the default working library.
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     Right-click any material that you wish to import to your library; this will open a drop-down menu. Select "Import to Library." Repeat this process on each material to add materials and textures to your library.

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How to Make Smoke in 3ds Max Studio

3ds Max is used for the creation of graphics, 3D models, and animation in a number of different fields. One of the most useful things about 3ds Max is its ability to produce a variety of special effects--such as smoke. There is actually more than one way to create smoke in the program. Often the effect is done using particles effects and dynamics, but a less complicated approach is to simply use the materials functions--to create the illusion of wafting smoke.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Open 3ds Max. Go to the "Primitives" menu and add a "Cone" shape to the scene. Position it so the wide end of the cone is up.
   • 2
     Go to the "Parameters" panel and adjust the size and shape of the cone to roughly what you want for the smoke you want to make. Turn on the "Generate Map Coords" function in the panel.
   • 3
     Go to the "Modifier" list and add an "Edit" mesh tag. Then use the "Selection" tools to select the top of the cone and delete it.
   • 4
     In the "Selection" panel, choose "Vertex" and turn on "Soft Selection." Make a selection of the top of the cone and you will see a gradient selection along the length of the cone.
   • 5
     Go to the "Parameters" panel and from the modifiers list choose "Noise." In the dialog, adjust the "Seed," "Scale" and "Strength" settings until the mesh in the preview is the shape you want for your smoke.
   • 6
     Go to the basic shader and create a new "Phong" material. In the panel, reduce the "Highlights" to 0. Make the "Opacity" about 10-20 percent, depending on how dense you want the smoke to be.
   • 7
     Under "Maps," select "Defuse." Click to add a "Falloff." Save your work and render your image.

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Tsunamis have killed more than 70,000 people during the 20th century, and thousands more since the beginning of the 21st. The ability to predict a tsunami is still in its earliest stages. Predictors range from primitive visual cues to complex satellite data. The best place to predict tsunamis is in an area where earthquakes are likely.

1. • 1
     Run a computer simulation of the effects of earthquakes in various areas of the globe. Run the simulation just after an earthquake with an epicenter in the ocean, in order to predict where the resulting tsunami is likely to occur.
   • 2
     Use a pressure sensor at the bottom of the ocean to determine if a tsunami has started, as well as how large it might be.
   • 3
     Map the locations of the places most prone to tsunamis. Consult the data currently being compiled by satellite along with geological data for maps of the area.
   • 4
     Watch for a retreating shoreline, which is an immediate visual indicator that a tsunami is building. Notice how far the water is receding to gauge how large the tsunami is likely to be.
   • 5
     Pay attention to the earthquake hot zones, such as the, "ring of fire," in the Pacific. Check elevation maps after an ocean earthquake, to predict which areas of the coast are likely to be affected by the tsunami.
   • 6
     Pay attention to the latest earthquake prediction information, such as new uses for satellite data. Use earthquake predictors to predict a tsunami.

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How To Avoid Internet Job Scams

How To Avoid Internet Job Scams
With unemployment at the highest rate since the early 1980′s record numbers of people are desperately searching for work.  The Internet is the medium most job seekers turn to today as do con artists  who use the Internet for fraud by preying on the unsuspecting.  In today’s economy, employment scam has become one of the fastest growing categories of fraud.
Fraud practitioners use Internet marketing and email scams to lure unsuspecting individuals who are looking for work.  Employment is advertised on legitimate job placement sites and message boards or the “supposed” job offers arrive to the individuals by email.  The typical guise is an international company needs to hire U.S. citizens as “agents” to perform certain services.  The Internet scam is simple: The lure of a home-based job that requires very little work and pays big dividends,  drawing “applicants” who then become victims of the scam.  Not only do they become the unwitting victim of fraud, they end up losing money they could ill afford and in many cases they themselves become victims of identity theft and sometimes even unwilling accomplices to crime.
The too-good-to-be-true positions include payroll clerks, customer service representatives, shipping managers, mystery shoppers, craft assemblers and many more variants—all promising hefty salaries, benefits and huge commissions.  For many victims, the hook is the promise of immediate, advance payments to the applicant. The company obtains personal and banking information from the new hire and checks are sent with instructions to wire a portion of the funds to a third party to cover expenses.  In some cases, packages immediately arrive with instructions on re-shipping merchandise to international destinations.  Once the checks are deposited and packages shipped, the dream job quickly becomes a nightmare.  The checks the victims deposited into their personal accounts are fake.  The duped “employee” is out their own money which was subsequently wired and they are now liable for the balance of the funds which can run into thousands of dollars. Usually the scam victim has lost all of their personal, scant funds previously deposited in their own bank account as well.  In many cases they have also unknowingly re-packaged and shipped stolen merchandise, often purchased with stolen credit card information, and the “new hire” has unknowingly participated in money laundering crimes and other fraud.
Spam has become the advertising tool of choice for many of the con artists.  AIS Media, an Atlanta-based Internet Interactive company that monitors Internet fraud, reports a dramatic increase in these scam emails.   Unsolicited emails are received by individuals featuring subject lines such as “Immediate Placement”, “We Received Your Resume”, “Business Request”, “Our Job ID 95313″ , “We’re Pleased to Offer Your Job” “HR Department Announcement”, etc.  Thomas Harpointner, CEO of AIS Media, says “many of these scams are just newer twists on an old fraud.  Today’s scam artists have learned to streamline the fraud using the Internet.  It has become the newest arena for scam artist to easily reach desperate people.  The scammers appeal to the desperation of the unemployed, who in many cases have been out of work for more than six months.”
The Internet scams have caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) which launched a crackdown on job con artists who prey on unemployed Americans.  Labeled “Operation Bottom Dollar”, the FTC—in cooperation with other federal agencies such as the FBI, the Department of Justice and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service—has begun targeting individuals and groups marketing deceptive and illegal jobs as well as work at home and other phony Internet scams.
Along with email scam, the con artists place bogus employment ads on legitimate Internet job placement sites.  The recruitment industry has stepped up its fight against the scam as well.  Job portals such as Monster.com, Craigslist, CareerBuilder and others, as well as search engines like Bing have become proactive in attempting to reduce these scams by entering into partnerships to display FTC consumer information to educate job seekers in recognizing job scams.  Recruiting sites, portals, message boards and other Internet services are quick to remove the scams as they are discovered, but with the fast pace of the Internet, the ads are posted as quickly as they are taken down.  Caution and prudence by job seekers is the primary defense to avoid being a victim of a job scam.
AIS Media’s Harpointner warns that if the posting appears too good to be true—it probably is.  “Desperation should not cloud common sense” says the AIS Media CEO.  “As job seekers scour the Internet and their email inbox anxiously looking for ways to generate much-needed income, they should always maintain a wary eye for scam.  Avoid responding to emails from

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How To Create and present a custom show in PowerPoint

Create a basic custom show

1. On the Slide Show tab, in the Start Slide Show group, click the arrow next to Custom Slide Show, and then click Custom Shows.
2. In the Custom Shows dialog box, click New.
3. Under Slides in presentation, click the slides that you want to include in the custom show, and then click Add.

 Tip   To select multiple sequential slides, click the first slide, and then hold down SHIFT while you click the last slide that you want to select. To select multiple nonsequential slides, hold down CTRL while you click each slide that you want to select.

4. To change the order in which slides appear, under Slides in custom show, click a slide, and then click one of the arrows to move the slide up or down in the list.
5. Type a name in the Slide show name box, and then click OK. To create additional custom shows with any slides in your presentation, repeat steps 1 through 5.

 Tip   To preview a custom show, click the name of the show in the Custom Shows dialog box, and then click Show.

Create a hyperlinked custom show

1. On the Slide Show tab, in the Start Slide Show group, click the arrow next to Custom Slide Show, and then click Custom Shows.
2. In the Custom Shows dialog box, click New.
3. Under Slides in presentation, click the slides that you want to include in the main custom show, and then click Add.

 Tip   To select multiple sequential slides, click the first slide, and then hold down SHIFT while you click the last slide that you want to select. To select multiple nonsequential slides, hold down CTRL while you click each slide that you want to select.

4. To change the order in which slides appear, under Slides in custom show, click a slide, and then click one of the arrows to move the slide up or down in the list.
5. Type a name in the Slide show name box, and then click OK. To create additional custom shows with any slides in your presentation, repeat steps 1 through 5.
6. To create a hyperlink from the main show to a supporting show, select the text or object that you want to represent the hyperlink.
7. On the Insert tab, in the Links group, click Hyperlink.
8. Under Link to, click Place in This Document.
9. Do one of the following:
• To link to a custom show, in the Select a place in this document list, select the custom show that you want to go to, and then select the Show and return check box.
• To link to a location in the current presentation, in the Select a place in this document list, select the slide that you want to go to.

 Tip   To preview a custom show, click the name of the show in the Custom Shows dialog box, and then click Show.

Start a custom show from within Office PowerPoint 2007

1. On the Slide Show tab, in the Set Up group, click Set Up Slide Show.
2. In the Set Up Show dialog box, under Show slides, click Custom show, and then click the custom show that you want.
3. Click OK.
4. On the Slide Show tab, in the Start Slide Show group, click Custom Slide Show, and then click Custom Shows.
5. In the Custom shows list, select a show, and then click Show.

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How To Enable or Disable Simple File Sharing in Windows XP

Here's How:

1. Open My Computer from the Start Menu or Windows XP Desktop. A new My Computer window will appear.
2. Open the Tools menu and choose the "Folder Options..." option from this menu. A new Folder Options window will appear.
3. Click on the View tab and locate the "Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended)" checkbox in the list of Advanced Settings.
4. To enable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is checked. To disable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is not checked. Click inside the checkbox to alternately enable and disable the option.
5. Click OK to close the Folder Options window. The settings for Simple File Sharing are now updated; no computer reboot is required.

Tips:

1. The Simple File Sharing checkbox should be at or near the bottom of the Advanced Settings list in the My Computer Folder Options.
2. Enabling Simple File Sharing prevents the ability to assign user-level passwords to shares. When Simple File Sharing is enabled on a computer, remote users will not be prompted for a password when accessing that computer's shares.
3. If the Windows XP Professional computer is part of a Windows domain rather than a Windows workgroup, this process for enabling or disabling Simple File Sharing has no effect. Simple File Sharing always remains disabled for computers joined to domains.

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How to Change the Startup Programs in Windows 7

Here is the steps through Program Files:-

1. Open the program's settings menu.


2. To Add the Program to Startup


* Select the program's Run at startup type option.


3. To Remove the Program from Startup


* Unselect the program's Run at startup type option.

Another method through System Configuration:-



Note: For getting into msconfig you need to login as an Administrator Account or need Administrator Password.

1. Open the Start Menu.

* In the search line, type msconfig and press Enter.
* Go to step 3.


2. Open the Control Panel (All items view) and click on the Administrative Tools icon, then click on System Configuration. Close the Control Panel and Administrative Tools windows.


3. If prompted, click on Continue for the UAC prompt, or type in the administrator's password.

4. Click on the Startup tab.


5. To Disable a Startup Program.

* Select a listed startup program and uncheck it.
* Repeat to disable anymore listed startup programs.

6. To Enable a Startup Program

* Select a listed startup program and check it.
* Repeat to enable anymore listed startup programs.

7. To Disable All Listed Startup Programs

* Click on the Disable all button. (See screenshot below step 4)
* Go to step 8.


8. To Enable All Listed Startup Programs


* Click on the Enable all button.


9. Click on Apply and OK.


10. Click on the Restart button to apply.

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How To Replace A Car Battery

We all dread this day - when all the jump-starting and coddling in the world isn't going to bring our car battery back to life. But with the Expert's helpful instructions on how to change your car's battery, you'll be moving again in no time. Before even beginning these simple steps, heed the Expert's safety advice: THE CAR MUST BE OFF! To be sure, take your keys out of the ignition. Your battery can generate a highly flammable vapor so you should work in a well-ventilated area. In addition, the battery fluid is acid and HIGHLY corrosive to skin, eyes and metal. You need to be very careful when handling it. It is a good idea to wear gloves, and safety glasses are a must!

Step 1 - Make Sure the Battery Needs a Change

You don't want to jump the gun on pronouncing your old battery a goner without doing some checking first. If your battery has cracks in it, you need look no further. Order up a new battery. If not, take a look in the battery terminals before making a decision. The battery terminals are the positive and negative knobs that attach wires to the alternator. Sometimes, sulfate buildup, which corrodes the terminals, is the problem. Tap the terminals gently with a hammer to see if you can break away the corrosion. If this doesn't work, try putting a mix of baking soda and water on a brush and wiping the corrosion away. You may also need to remove the terminals and clean the contact area with the battery post. Your battery may be fine after that!

Step 2 - Remove the Old Battery

Once you've determined that you do indeed need a new battery, get ready to remove that old one. With the car off, scrub the top of the old battery with the mixture of baking soda/water that we discussed before. With your wrench, carefully unfasten the battery bolt that holds the negative clamp, sliding the cable clamp off the terminal. Then do the same thing for the positive cable clamp. Be careful not to touch the wrench to your car or any other metal surfaces to prevent causing a short circuit and sparking.

At this point, get a firm grasp on the battery and remove it from your car. After the battery is out, spend a little time cleaning out the terminal clamps and battery tray with the Expert's baking soda/water solution. If the tray and clamps aren't getting clean, you may want to have them replaced.

Step 3 - Put In the New Battery

Carefully position your new battery in the battery tray. Make sure that the positive and negative terminals are on the proper sides, then screw on the bracket so that the battery is held in place. Put the positive cable clamp over the positive terminal and connect the negative cable in the same way. Again, be careful not to touch your wrench to the car or any other metal surfaces. Then close the hood and start your car! Note: after replacing the battery, you may find that you need to adjust the clock, radio stations, etc.

Step 4 - Recycle Your Old Battery

The importance of this step can't be emphasized enough! Your dead battery is highly toxic and must be disposed of properly. You can take it to a service garage or an auto supply store, but the Expert recommends taking it to a recycling center where they will make certain that the material can be used again.

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How to Get A Car Loan With Bad Credit

here are a few things, we at deal4loans think might help you in choosing the right car-financing option:

The first thing you need to know, before availing for car loan, is the type of car you want and see if it suits your estimated budget. Narrow your choice of cars, to two or three. Compare rates of all banks and get their best rates. Also ask for recommended dealers for the car(s) of your choice to see which dealer is giving you the best deal.

You apply for a loan and you buy a car. You go to a bank and fill out some forms and they disburse your check. Sounds simple enough, doesn't it?

However, your application could be denied or cancelled, or you may get an offer at a high interest rate if you have bad-credit history. All banks go through your financial history when you apply for a loan. Different banks have different standards of judging a credit history. So it is wise to clear up all old debts, if you have any, before you Apply for Car Loan. This will help you get your loan approved at lower interest rates.

You repay the loan in equated monthly installments (EMIs), comprising of principal amount and the Interest Rate. The EMI depends upon the loan amount, the interest rate and the tenure of the loan.

Also don't just evaluate the deal based on monthly EMIs. Calculate how much you will be paying over the tenure of the loan at EMI Calculator. This in turn is a function of Interest rates.

The interest rate depends on the Flat Rate and Reducing Balance method. In the Flat Rate of interest, the principal amount (on which interest calculations are made) remains same for the entire tenure of the loan. The total interest is divided over the number of installments to derive the EMI.

Reducing Balance, means reducing the paid-up principal amount (on which interest calculations are made) from the outstanding loan amount. The interest you pay is calculated on outstanding principal balance.

Car loans typically don't require a guarantor but if your income does not meet the credit criteria, then you will be required to have a guarantor for your loan. Guarantor can be your spouse, if employed, or a third party guarantee will do.

Processing fees is a one-time charge taken for processing and legal paperwork. At the beginning of the period, the bank requires you to pay 2-4 percent of the loan amount as processing fees. For example, if you take Rs.5 lac at 15% for 5 years (60 EMIS) and charges you 2 percent as processing fees, you are in effect paying an amount of Rs.10,000.

If you chose to pay up your entire money before the tenure, a Pre-payment penalty is charged. So know about such penalties before-hand to avoid future misunderstanding between you and the bank.

Also keep in mind that most banks offer you the option of pre-payment, but they do not give the flexibility of part-payment.

You "have-to" insure your car. It is against the law to drive an uninsured car. You must get an insurance policy for a year's duration, after which you have to renew it. The amount of insurance is equal to the market value of the vehicle and not the book value of the vehicle.

The premium is added to the EMI paid for the loan tenure and you are insured for the amount you have taken, incase something unexpected happens Assured amount will be given to the bank without burdening the members of the family.

So keep these few things in mind while financing your next car !You have reached the best spot to get the best loan, for your car, from the best banks. Go, fill the application form now!

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How to Select a GPS Car Navigation System

accept you anytime acclimatized abaft the caster of your car apprehensive whether you absolutely apperceive how to get to your destination? abhorrence no added. GPS (all-around accession arrangement) car aeronautics systems can appearance and even acquaint you how to get to any destination. These articles use the GPS, which relies on a host of saacquaintites to actuate area you are.

1. adjudge how generally you intend to use the arrangement. bargain arrangements artlessly bung in to your car's cigarette lighter and are baby abundant to abundance in your cuff alcove, but they're not as convenient.
2. accede the blueprint of your car. Some arrangements appear with a adviser that affectations a map. The adviser is frequently installed on the dashboard or on a basement extending from the dashboard. In some cars, such an accession may block air vents or accomplish it somewhat afflictive for a commuter to access or avenue the car or sit in the commuter bench.
3. baddest a arrangement that appearance assorted means of accepting to your destination. This can cover by abode, by circle, by a claimed abode book or via a area called anon from the map.
4. attending for a arrangement that accords you articulate as able-bodied as graphical admonition. The arrangements that use a map and adviser cover arrows that appearance you the administration of a about-face and aswell announce area your car is on the map in affiliation to the destination. added arrangements use the arch assemblage or radio to affectation the name of the artery on which you are to accomplish a about-face or on which you are traveling. Both of these arrangements aswell accord you exact admonition as you access a about-face.
5. baddest a arrangement that covers point of absorption abstracts. a lot of GPS arrangements cover areas of airports and added busline casework, ATMs and banks, restaurants, hotels and a host of added sites.
6. accept a arrangement that offers updates of the point-of-absorption abstracts.
7. accede accession time if you are alive on a bound account. Systems that await on maps affectationed on advisers are added complicated and yield best to install than added types of arrangements.
8. already all blueprint accept been articular for your GPS arrangement, amount altered assemblages out. a lot of retailers will accept audience assemblages in-abundance that you can see, blow, and acquaintance. You can almeans analysis online retailers for a bigger amount. Don't overlook about eBay.

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How to Install a Car Audio System

Reasons to install your own car audio system is one, if you are on a tight budget and would like to save possibly hundreds of dollars on installation costs and two, if you would like to customize your car audio system installation. Either way, it is easier than ever to install a car audio system and here are some tips.

What is a Car Audio System?

Before you install your car audio system, it is best to define what a car audio system is. Usually a car audio system includes a car stereo, sometimes referred to as a receiver or head unit. Some people define it as not only the car's stereo receiver but also 2 or more speakers and components that sometimes include an amp and sub woofer. However, for most people installing a car audio system, usually just includes the car stereo receiver.

Choose Car Audio System Components that are Compatible with Your Car

Make sure when you shop for a car stereo receiver and speakers for your car that they are compatible with your car and can fit comfortably in the spaces allocated for your car audio system. For instance, many cars have small car stereo openings, others have larger sized opening, sometimes referred to as Double DIN.
When purchasing your car audio system, make sure all components will fit in your car and that you have purchased any special adapters (called wiring harness) and brackets to fit your specific car's make and model.

Remove the Old Receiver

Before you can remove your old audio system, you will need a few specific tools. They include a few types of screwdrivers, and depending on the installation a wire stripper, a wire cutter and electrical tape.

1. Once you have all your tools, you can disconnect the negative cable from your car battery.
2. Remove the dash board cover, usually with a screwdriver. Once the dashboard cover is removed, you will be able to gain access to the receiver; do not pull out the receiver completely and look to see which wires are connected to it. Usually there will be three sets of wires, a power cord that goes directly to the car's battery, an antenna cord that plugs into the back of your receiver and goes to your car's antenna and the main receivers wiring harness which connects to the many speakers in your car. (The wiring harness usually is in two parts, one part connects from your receiver, the other part is connected the car's speakers, both of these harnesses plug into together. When disconnecting the wiring harness in the next step, remove the wiring harness that connects with the receiver)
3. Now that you know which wires are which, you can disconnect all three sets of wires. Usually, you can now pull out the receiver completely and remove it.

Install the New Car Audio System

First Install the Car Audio System's Wire Harness

Most Audio receivers can be purchased with a wiring harness that can fit most vehicles. A wiring harness makes it extremely easy to install your Audio Receiver. The wiring harness makes the connection from your audio receiver to your car's speakers. You can connect all your speakers with literally one snap. The wiring harness connects to the car's wiring harness with a snap, now you are ready for the receiver's installation.

Install the New Car Audio Receiver

Now that the car's wiring harness is connected to the new car audio receiver harness, you can easily install the other receiver. First slide the mounting bracket that came with your new receiver. In some cases you can use the same bracket that your old stereo came with.

1. Now bring your receiver as close as possible to the receiver opening in the dash and plug in the receivers wiring harness into the back of the receiver, remember the other half is already connected to the cars wires. (Important Note: most car's wiring harness includes the power cable, if not it will be a separate cable usually red and black together that needs to be manually connected from the car to th receiver)
2. The remaining cable should be the antenna cable; you can easily plug this cable into the back of the receiver.
3. Once all wires are hooked up to the car, slide in your receiver, but do not fasten any bolts or put the dash board cover on yet. First reconnect the negative cable to your car's battery. Your car should start. Once the car has started, turn on your radio and see if everything works properly.

If everything is working properly, you can now screw in the bolts and replace your dash board cover; your audio receiver installation is complete.

Notes

All installations are different, so make sure you read the instructions of both your new receiver and car manual to make sure you install everything correctly.
Always disconnect the battery when working with car electronics or installing a stereo or any other components.

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How to Take a Mental Health Day

The official World Mental Health Day is celebrated every 10th of October, with the goal of advocating mental health education and awareness. However, there’s another way you could celebrate Mental Health Day.

• Know what a Mental Health Day is. To take a mental health day means to take an unscheduled day off from work or school, in order to sort out your psychological or emotional problems. You could take a mental health day if you’re feeling too stressed or frustrated at work, if you’re in the midst of a high-pressure project and you just want to take a break from it, or if you’re suffering from anxiety at the very thought of going to the office.
• Avoid the guilt. A mental health day may not be the typical reason for having the day off. But think of it this way: How will you be able to work effectively if you’re just not in good condition mentally or emotionally? As you will need to rest your body in case you have a physical ailment, so should you rest your mind so you could achieve healthful mental stability. Plus, you’ve got the experts backing you up: according to the World Health Organization, health is “not only the absence of infirmity and disease but also a state of physical, mental and social well-being.”
• Take the whole day to relax. Having a mental health day means you should really rest and relax your body and mind. It is not a day for you to do your chores or to run errands. Treat this day as a day for you to recuperate from the stressors at work. Stay in bed, listen to restful music, take some warm chicken soup, and catch up with your reading.
• Be strategic. Though it could be very tempting to take a mental health day on Mondays, avoid doing this. That’s because you would be most likely accused of malingering if you’re not in the office on a dreaded Monday. It’s best that you take your day off in the middle of the week; another bonus to this is that midweek is the best time for you to recharge after the pressures of Monday and Tuesday.
  In addition, take your mental health day during the day when you don’t have any deadlines due or office meetings scheduled. The stress of thinking about that unfulfilled obligation will just render your off futile! 
  
  
  
  
  • Call up your office. Inform your supervisor that you’re not feeling well that day and you need to take the day off. Don’t feel like you need to explain yourself too much. The key here is not to do this too often, or else your bosses will have a harder time accepting your absence.
  • Have a coworker ready to take over. You should have a “partner” at work that can readily take over your general responsibilities while you’re away. You could return the favor for him whenever he needs to take a mental health day himself. Also, you should make it a point to organize and label your files well so the others at work can easily access them when necessary.
  • Turn off your cell phone. It won’t do you any good to take a mental health day if the stresses from the office can follow you to your home! Once you’ve given your instructions, leave it at that and sign off.
  
  
  Learn to value your mental health, and give your mind the opportunity to rest and relax now and then. Good luck!
  
  

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How to Start a Business During the Recession

Here, drawing from his own personal experience, he emphasises that start-ups that began operations recently and employees who have been laid off still have hope if they want to become an entrepreneur.

The global recession has meant that large corporates worldwide are downsizing their staff, production and expenses. Even some of India's [ Images ] biggest companies have laid off several employees and might continue doing so in the coming months.

Agreed the economy is in bad shape. But remember great opportunities exist even if an economy is in bad shape. It is those who capitalise on these opportunities and sustain themselves even through tough times who will rule the economy in the coming years.

Folks looking to start a new business, Indian startups, small and medium enterprises, SMEs, need to look at the market in a positive way and find their way towards a great future.

Young entrepreneurs, start-ups as well as employees who have got laid off, should consider recession as nature's plan to bring fresh perspective and new motivation to the world. Future leaders are current individuals who believe in change, globalisation, new strategies and innovations.

The trick to survive is...

The problem we all face is that, when the economy is making very fast progress, the basics are forgotten. When it is the recession, it is about getting back to the basics.

1. Serving the basic needs

Imagine every individual has some basic needs like food, shelter, clothes, healthcare, travel, electricity and water. When market is cutting down their spending, basic spending is always going to stay the same; it just needs more cost effective solutions.

Hence the opportunities coming out of the recession shall be: cheaper food, cost effective housing, cheaper clothes, cheaper travel and so on...

2. Using technology to scale

Technology is the way to scale. It is the technology that enables us to keep in touch with our friends. It is technology that lets us connect to millions of individuals, know and share information that would otherwise take years to reach -- with the cost that every common person can afford. Businesses not just need to consume technology, but also use it to reach broader audience.

3. Staying global, thinking local

Recession puts business models at test. Recession is going to demand reaching maximum audience for the same investment in production happening in the local market. Anywhere in the world, basic needs of people remain the same. The trick is serving global audience with the product designed for local audience.

4. Cost control with bootstrapping

Venture capital is going to be hard to find, one needs to bootstrap the business with very less resources and still be able to provide the best service quality.

5. Less liability, more utilisation

Trick will be to lessen the fixed costs of the business, so even if the sales get affected for some time, it does not put burden on the company's accounts.

India's core strengths

India has witnessed impressive economic growth in the last decade allowing India's youth to be equipped to take the recession head on. We have availability of all possible resources that shall help us to stay basic and simple and at the same time produce service and products of global quality at the lowest cost like:

1. Internet's reach to remotest areas

India's Internet infrastructure is a revolution. India has over 50 million internet users and increasing every year. Aggressive Wi-max expansion from companies like BSNL can quadruple the users in the next 10 years. This means that even the individuals from India's remotest regions can now showcase and offer their businesses to customers based anywhere globally.

2. Mobile telephony services

India has over 246 million cell phone subscribers. This number is only second to China. It is said that all you need to run your business is an Internet and a cell phone. India has both of that in abundance. Some cell phone carriers allow calling US and Canada [ Images ] at just Rs 1.99 per minute! Even if you stayed in US and bought a prepaid cell phone, it will cost you Rs 5 per minute for an incoming and outgoing phone call.

3. World class infrastructure IS THAT SO? I THINK NOT?

India has experienced the world's finest infrastructures. Malls, multiplexes, corporate parks, residential areas built in India are some of the best by global standards. Indians have already seen global infrastructure locally.

4. Global exposure of youth

Indian youth is travelling worldwide and serving customers already aware of the best global service standards.

Business opportunities in recession

In India: Food, power, water, education, local transportation

The Indian economy is not supposed to enter recession for the next 20 years at least. If one travels just a few kilometers away from our metro cities, you will find that people still don't have basic facilities like electricity for 24 hours, water and education. Businesses that produce green energy, water storage and supply basic education shall have a healthy future.

Globally: Cost effective travel, food, legal services, healthcare

India is still one of the low-cost places worldwide, which puts us in great advantage to be direct solution providers for countries with stronger currency and less qualified manpower. Companies that just used to work as contractors for outsourced work can now become direct service providers, giving the solutions at an even cheaper rate. Legal services and healthcare is a great opportunity.

A self example

Some examples below to show how the above strategies are given best shot (take from my company internally).

* We take private aircraft owned by corporate or individuals on a contract basis, instead of ordering new ones, reducing our liability. This way we have added thousands of aircraft to our network
* The automated aircraft arrangement system supports over 25,000 airfields worldwide. And while the business is headquartered in India, we serve customers from any remote global area
* To make use of over 400 private and civilian airfields in India for private travel, we are adding cost effective planes (single and twin engines) to our network with the help of third party operators aiming to provide private flying solutions at the same cost of commercial flying with an added flexibility of flying 'anywhere, anytime'
* Cost effective setup with total automation, less liability, global service

The bottom line is that India's youth does not need to get affected by the whole media hype about global recession.

The best opportunities are out there in the market right now and all one needs to do is find them.

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How to Get Into a Top Business School

10 Tips:

1   : Speak from the heart
2   : Know what the GMAT score means
3   : Find your fit
4   : Don't try to game the process
5   : Visit schools
6   : Know what you want and why you want it
7   : Be consistent
8   : Don't be desperate
9   : Apply when you're ready
10 : Know the admissions officers are people too

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How to Write a Business Proposal

To write a business proposal that gets the business requires plenty of preparation and work. The most common mistake made by business proposal writers is a lack of understand of the client’s business, industry and challenges.
Because the business proposal process can be time consuming, it’s easy to want to take the short cut and create a simple template for submitting a proposal. Yet, this quick cut and paste methodology is a path to getting your proposal tossed and your bid out of the running.
To write a business proposal worthy of your clients attention and able to solve their most vexing problems requires information. You need to clearly understand the issues the client is facing while leaving your own assumptions and immediate solutions on the table.
If you want your business proposal to stand out in the sea of competing firms, the essential step is to thoroughly interview your client.
The First Step in Writing a Business Proposal
Getting a client’s business is all about one thing… selling. The best sales person does less talking and more listening. Craft a list of essential questions to understand your potential customer’s business. Here are some questions to help you build your interview question list:

• What is the current challenge your business is facing?
• What is the greatest challenge your industry is facing?
• When did you first determine this business problem existed?
• What have you done in the past to address this issue and what was the outcome?
• What is the best outcome you wish to achieve with this project?
• What current information does your company have to solve this problem?
• Will our firm have full access to the stake holders involved in this project to ensure success?
• Is your company looking for recommendations or also help in the implementation of those recommendations?
• When do you want this project completed?
• To implement our recommendations, what obstacles will be necessary to overcome?
• Do you have a set budget for this project?

Formulating a list of potential questions to ask prior to the meeting will help save any misunderstanding and create the foundation for a successful business partnership.
Before you meet your potential customer, take a few deep breaths and remember they are seriously interested in what your business can offer. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have taken the time to meet with you.
Once you have engaged the client and extracted the necessary information, you now can write a business proposal that has much greater odds in closing the deal.

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