Friday, May 30, 2008

Puzzle Picture

By Regenia Butcher There are a lot of jigsaw puzzles to choose from today. Pictures of everything from beach scenes to mountain views, avant-garde art to reprint masterpieces, and everything in between. Not only is there a variety in the number of scenes you can choose from, there is also a variety of sizes and border shapes available. Puzzles are a fun challenge to put together. They can also be a very nice gift. Here is a way of preserving them to create that gift. MATERIALS 1 Jigsaw puzzle 2 Craft paint brushes
(sponge brushes if you are going to wash it out with soap and water, dry it and use again for the next coat of paint) 1 Roll of wide paper tape (inexpensive painter's tan tape) 2 Pieces of flat cardboard (approximately 2" larger than the expected size of the completed puzzle) Decoupage liquid (sold in any craft section) INSTRUCTIONS 1) Decide which puzzle would be best according to the interests of the person who will be receiving the gift. 2) Put the puzzle together on one of the flat cardboard pieces. Find a place where it will be out of the way since it usually takes a while to get the puzzle completely connected. 3) When the puzzle is finished, brush on decoupage over the entire top picture surface and allow to completely dry. Be sure to get the decoupage liquid in the crevices between the pieces. This acts as a surface sealer and also helps in sticking the puzzle pieces together. The decoupage will dry fairly quickly and will dry to a clear finish. 4) Place the other piece of flat cardboard on top of the dried puzzle. 5) Tape the edges of the bottom and top pieces of cardboard together at several places on all the edges. The completed puzzle will then be sandwiched between the two pieces of cardboard. A few pieces of tape here and there will do to keep them the puzzle in tact until it is turned over. 6) Carefully and quickly flip the taped cardboard/puzzle/cardboard over to the other side. The completed puzzle will now have the back of the puzzle showing. 7) Gently remove the tape and remove the top piece of cardboard. 8) Cover the entire back of the puzzle vertically with tape strips. Gently press and rub the taped areas to make it stick better. Then repeat by taping the entire area again, placing the tape horizontally across the puzzle (tape on tape). And repeat once more, placing the tape diagonally across the puzzle, pressing and rubbing as you go. You should now be able to pick up the puzzle as one piece. However, if you want to be extra cautious, place the other piece of cardboard back on top of the puzzle. Then flip the cardboard/puzzle/cardboard trio over once more. There's no need to tape the edges again before flipping it this time. 9) Now that the taped puzzle shows the picture side again, paint the decoupage over it's surface again. Be sure to get the decoupage liquid in the crevices between the pieces. Allow to completely dry and paint the picture side with the decoupage once more. Allow to dry completely. 10) Frame the puzzle as you would any other picture. NOTE: The puzzle becomes a gift of shared-time memories as well if the person it is meant for also helps you put it together. Just surprise them later by gluing it together and framing it. Regenia G. Butcher is an author on a site for Creative Writers (http://www.Writing.Com). She is also a crafter and is currently working on a "quirky" word reference book. She usually not only sees the glass half full, but rejoices that there IS a glass. You can visit her portfolio at: http://www.sensity.writing.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Regenia_Butcher http://EzineArticles.com/?Puzzle-Picture&id=141341 personal loan for business purchase
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Motorola V3xx - Still Better...

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Carly_Charu]Carly Charu Motorola V3xx does not introduce any ground-breaking ergonomics but it comes as a solid HSDPA phone that is all set to rock the market. Retaining much of the original RAZR v3's design, the mobile comes with a new MP3 player, 1.3 Megapixels camera and a microSD card slot for extra storage. The phone is available in many colours like - blue, black, burnt orange and silver. In terms of design, the Motorola V3xx is slightly thicker than its original set, measuring 103mm x 53mm x 15mm and weighing 103g. The outside display is quite informative, showing reception, battery life, time and network status. It also shows new events, like missed calls and unread messages. But the catch here is that the external display of Motorola V3xx is not that clear even with the backlight. On the flip side the 2.2in, 320 x 240 pixel TFT internal screen presents a more satisfactory picture. The control and keypad are not altered. These include a five-way navigational pad, two selection buttons, answer/end call keys, and dedicated buttons for video calling, clear and music. When it comes to functionalities, theMotorola V3xx may not be a surprise package but nonetheless provides enhanced features. One of the biggest gift is its quick response user interface. Motorola V3xx includes standard messaging and emailing options with POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols supported. Being a new generation HSPDA phone the gadget is also capable of high data speed, while for connectivity, it offers Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0. Further, the phone supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Motorola V3xx comes with dual cameras. One 1.3 MP camera (with 8x digital zoom and flash) for video and photography, another VGA camera for video calling. More on the lines of entertainment, the Motorola V3xx comes with a good music player. And if one would rather want to store, download more music and pictures, the 50MB of internal memory comes quite handy. One can also expand the memory further. A descent phone indeed, [http://www.3mobileshop.co.uk/showphone.asp?id=446]Motorola V3xx is for the ones who want more of their RAZR V3. Carly charu is an expert author and the webmaster of Mobile Phones. The website having details of 12 Months Free line rental and [http://www.3mobileshop.co.uk/simfreephone.asp]Sim free phones Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carly_Charu http://EzineArticles.com/?Motorola-V3xx---Still-Better...&id=569645 low cost payday loans
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Friday, May 23, 2008

Do You Have Disciples?

By Eric Okeke Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." That was the command of the master, Jesus of Nazareth when he walked the face of this earth to two fishermen, Simon and his brother, Andrew. The scripture says: "At once they left their nets and followed him." The question then is: why would two fishermen abandon their professional calling to follow a preacher who had no home, property or assets? These fishermen were to form the fist two of the 12 disciples of the Lord Jesus. He chose, trained, and gave them authority and power, and challenged them to go and preach the good news of the kingdom of God. In less than three years, what was originally a team of timid and weary persons from diverse professions was transformed into a formidable team of bold and articulate men, who were fiercely loyal, spread the gospel message, teaching, healing, encouraging and touching the lives of the people with signs and wonders. They were the 12 disciples whose name millions of Christians bear today. They learnt at the feet of the master. Where Jesus went, they went. Where He slept they slept. What He ate, they ate. The master was virtually inseparable from his disciples. Jesus had a message for humanity. He knew Himself, where He came from, and where He was going. He had a vision, and needed trained followers to help him amplify His gospel message. One thing is clear. Before Jesus chose his disciples, He was already proclaiming His message, walking through the lands of Samaria, Judea, and Galilee, no cars, no telephone, no computers. Within three years, the Lord literally took an entire race by storm, transforming their beliefs and value systems. And great crowds followed Him. And so dear professional who is at the top of the corporate ladder, the question is: What is your corporate message that explains who you are, your vision and where you are going, how you work, your beliefs, work ethics, processes, and more? Are you proclaiming it? Are you grooming successors, teaching and mentoring? Do you have disciples? Remember, a combination of these three has the potential of transforming your business into big time via creating a proper understanding and appreciation of your business amongst your employees, customers,clients, partners, retailers, suppliers, regulators and other publics. The ultimate is that great crowds will follow you and your business because they know you. The challenge is for you to turn your workforce and other publics into your disciples (that is if you are worth following) by changing your business orientation, and entering their lives by developing periodic corporate messages that are not necessarily promotional; but messages couched in words that have spirit and life and geared to transform the fortune of your publics and take them to their promised land. Do you have disciples? The second step is to proclaim your corporate message at all times - in ways that connect with your audience. And the third is to assemble and train a crop of corporate disciples that will step out into the marketplace and amplify your messages and work ethics. That is when you will be positioned to do signs and wonders with your brands and products.
So who is a disciple? A disciple is a follower, someone who has a teachable spirit and is willing to learn at the feet of the master. Someone who has been taught, is very loyal to his/her master, and is ever willing to do the master's bidding. A disciple is a follower of someone s/he believes in. The person being followed is a motivational leader who chooses to train and send the disciples to go and preach the good news and do his work. For corporate managers, the good news should be: your vision, corporate culture, values and ethics, the character of your brands, how you make them, the way you do business, your corporate social responsibility, your strengths and unique selling points, your human resources, how you recruit and train them, how you care for your staff and customers, and so many others. There is so much you can talk about. Is the corporate world doing this? Not really. There is little corporate message, and hardly can any corporate body boast of corporate disciples. There is so much concentration on advertising that hardly passes on detailed messages, public functions of product launches, sales promotions, events management, annual general meetings, facts behind the figures meet at the Stock Exchange, long service awards, end of your socials, and refuting allegations of bad press. In all these, hardly are the consuming and other publics and even employees carried along with detailed information about the dynamics, direction, headaches, and triumphs of the corporate body. The best the corporate public gets is akin to the SMS (short message service) messages mobile phone users send to each other. There is a vast difference between a detailed discussion between two mobile phone users and SMS messages between them. The latter is cheaper but contains less information. At best, many companies maintain a public relations department with a manager in charge. The banks call it Corporate Affairs and depending on the orientation of the CEO, managers of such departments have limited scope and functions besides organizing corporate functions and socials. Some are even reduced to glorified errand boys and girls. Yet the company's public are watching and wondering what is happening behind those corporate walls.
How many companies can beat their chest and say my customers know me, trust me, and they follow me, not just because of my excellent brands and marketing thrust, because they know what we stand for, they know my people and how we operate? Why are publishers of news and magazines falsifying their circulation figures? They think by inflating it, they can pull in more adverts. Not so. Readers and advertisers are no longer fooled by bogus claims.
Why don't you go beyond advertising and sales promotion and begin to transform your employees associates, suppliers, consultants, partners, regulators and customers into your corporate disciples? Teach them about your corporate character, ways, work process and methods. Do it with authority, humility, sincerity and show them you care. You will see great crowds following you. Eric Okeke is a motivational speaker, business writer, copywriter, and corporate storyteller. He is one of Nigeria's most experienced financial journalists. His strenghts are writing, speaking, humor, publicity, and corporate storytelling. His email: ericosamba@yahoo.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eric_Okeke http://EzineArticles.com/?Do-You-Have-Disciples?&id=22713 paycheck after taxes calculator
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

3 Marketing Tactics That Will Send Your Sales Through The Roof

By Allyn Cutts When the tide comes in, all boats in the harbor go up... the tough part is figuring out how to bring the tide in. Booming economies come and go and bring surges of profit increases, then ebb to leave behind shortages and tough times. Regardless, there are some business that just seem to weather the tough times with grace, not really affected by recessions. It's almost as though they have a secret source... maybe they do... customers. Hey, customers always buy... in the good times and in the bad times. They still have needs and still make purchases. When you understand their needs and wants, you have the keys to keeping your business afloat when others are grounded. Implement these three tactics successful marketers use, and you're set for success. 1. Just One Customers can be like a two year old in a candy store... they want it all. Yeah, sometimes its hard to make up your mind about what you really do want when everything looks so good. Thats why it pays to promote one product over the others. It spells out loud and clear... IM THE BEST DEAL. That will be the deciding factor in most cases. 2. Make Them Feel Good Customers buy because they want to enjoy the benefits of the purchase. A lady might buy a dress because she wants to feel sexy, or a man will buy a saw because he finds pleasure in creating things. Emotions are the key element that drives purchases. Use word pictures to stir up the emotions that will instigate the sale. Let them feel the benefits, and theyll be more apt to head for the cash register. Put them where you want them. Selling a riding mower? ... the birds are singing, Easter lilies are blooming and kids are flying kites in the wind... spring has arrived. Yep, its time to get out that mower and fuel it up for the summer ahead. How many springs have come and gone since you promised yourself a riding mower? ... Its not hard to paint mental pictures that whet their appetite for the product you are advertising. 3. Make Contact Following up with a customer who didnt buy can be the determining factor between and almost sale and a satisfied, loyal customer. Simply contact them afterwards and let them know the product is still available or offer them further information they may find valuable. Internet marketers can offer free newsletters or reports that consumers find useful and marketers find profitable. Not only do you keep your product in front of the customer on a regular basis, you get email information to stay in contact. Both parties win! Copyright 2006 Cutts Group, llc Who is Allyn Cutts, and why should you care? Allyn has spent over 24 years helping businesses like yours find new customers and increase sales to current customers. Allyn is a marketing and sales fanatic, providing measurable marketing solutions that drive huge results for small-to mid-size business clients. Allyn works personally with clients to design and deliver off-line and on-line direct marketing strategies that focus on metrics and measurable results. You can learn more about Allyn Cutts at http://www.AllynCutts.com and you can call 610.437.4106 between 10 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time Tuesdays and Thursdays. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Allyn_Cutts http://EzineArticles.com/?3-Marketing-Tactics-That-Will-Send-Your-Sales-Through-The-Roof&id=165673 loan cash mortgage
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Sunday, May 18, 2008

Las Vegas Western Theme Weddings

By Kevin Stith If you have always been into cowboys and horses, maybe a western theme wedding and reception is right for you. And for such a wedding, no place is better than Las Vegas. How do you set yours up so you do not need to hire a wedding planner? Here are ideas to help get you started. Overall design. Most western theme venues in Las Vegas come complete with swinging saloon doors. You will also find wagon wheels around the room. They likewise provide catering services, and the staff is dressed in old west outfits. Enhance his look by adding personal effects, such as "wanted" posters with a picture of you and your spouse-to-be. Ask the venue manager if you can add props such as bales of straw at the reception hall to achieve a "barn" effect. If you have more time and a larger budget, why not add mock signage for a saloon, a general store, a western bank, a pony express office, and a jail? Food. Most Las Vegas western-style reception venues serve good ol' ribs, steaks, and fried chicken. Ask them to serve side orders such as macaroni and cheese, baked beans, corn and carrots, etc. If you don't want a traditional wedding cake, why not serve pies instead? Flowers. After the venue, the next thing you should decide on is flowers. Go for either bluebonnets (the flower of the State of Texas) or sego lilies (Utah). Dominant colors should be yellow orange, and red combined. Blues and greens are also common Western colors. A cowboy hat can serve as the base for your centerpiece flowers. You can also use cowboy boots as vases! If your budget is limited, then use cheaper potted cacti instead. Lanterns or oil lamps could work, too. Music. A player-piano would be great. Rent one complete with music scrolls. You can also hire a western singer (in a western get up). If you can stretch the budget, why not hire a square dance caller? Your guests will surely have fun dancing! Las Vegas Weddings provides detailed information on Las Vegas Weddings, Las Vegas Wedding Chapels, Las Vegas Wedding Packages, Cheap Las Vegas Weddings and more. Las Vegas Weddings is affiliated with Las Vegas Hotel Wedding Chapels. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kevin_Stith http://EzineArticles.com/?Las-Vegas-Western-Theme-Weddings&id=354360 how to calculate how much your paycheck will be
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Ask For That Raise!

By Kimberly Schenk For nine years Jeff worked for company G as an engineer. Flying airplanes was his first love. His job came in a close second place. That changed when Jeff met Judy. Their relationship quickly turned serious and they married. When Jeff and Judy sat down to do financial planning as a couple, Judy learned Jeffs salary was surprisingly low. With a human resource background, Judy knew the salary range for Jeffs type of work, and what his credentials were worth. Jeff was seriously underpaid. Jeff was shocked and somewhat crestfallen. His attitude was, Im lucky to do what I love AND GET PAID for having fun! As Jeff began to understand his market value he felt betrayed. Had he been duped? Had he been a fool for years? Was his company taking advantage of him? He wanted to keep his job. Asking for a raise was painful. The idea of asking for a 30% raise was excruciating! With a wife and future family it was time for Jeff to pay attention to his compensation. Jeff had read The Ripple Effect, Speak Your Mind Constructively, and sat down to write his request. He was flooded with anger, frustration, fear of hearing no raise for you, and possibly the prospect of looking for another job. He felt disloyal yet asking to be paid a fair marketplace value was good business, not disloyalty.
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Monday, May 12, 2008

9 Tips on Creating a Professional Emailed Job Application

By Angela Wu With the advent of the Internet, many of us have the opportunity to apply for work through email. However, just because this is the Internet and email is so fast and convenient, that does NOT mean you should give up professionalism and polish! FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT. I recently looked over a few emailed applications, and let me tell you, it was an eye-opening experience! Here are a few examples of how *not* to do things... One person simply forwarded the job description to the hiring company. There was no explanatory letter, no name (just some garbled email address), no nothing. Why should a company want to hire someone who can't be bothered to make an effort? Several people got the name of the hiring party wrong. Some misspelled it, others substituted someone else's name. Spelling mistakes, typos, grammatical errors, and formatting problems like you wouldn't believe. One person said that her greatest strength was her attention to 'detal' (should have been 'DETAIL'); another said it was his responsibility to 'a tent to customers' ('ATTEND to customers'). It almost goes without saying that you should always follow the application instructions provided. If you're inquiring or applying for a job - regardless of whether it's online or in the 'real world' - there are certain rules of etiquette that apply: GREET THE PERSON. Don't just barge in and start writing. A simple "Dear ___" is great. CORRECTLY SPELL THE COMPANY NAME AND THAT OF THE HIRING MANAGER. If you don't know how to spell them, take a few seconds and find out. INDICATE WHAT POSITION YOU'RE APPLYING FOR. Be specific; the company may be hiring for more than one job. PROVIDE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF YOUR RELEVANT SKILLS. Keep it short and to the point. CHECK YOUR SPELLING AND GRAMMAR. It takes just a few minutes. If you are not confident about doing this yourself, ask a friend or family member to check it over for you. BE COURTEOUS! Don't make demands. Remember that the *only* thing the hiring manager sees is your email - he or she can't see your facial expressions or body language, so take extra care in the words you select and how you put them together. FORMAT YOUR EMAIL TO 60 CHARACTERS PER LINE. Many email programs automatically 'word-wrap' somewhere between 60 and 70 characters. Add a hard return when you reach 60 characters on a line; this will ensure the company gets a nicely formatted application, just like you intended. TELL THEM HOW TO CONTACT YOU. As the bare minimum, leave your phone number and email address. AND FOR GOODNESS SAKES, TELL THEM YOUR *NAME*. This is so obvious it's painful, yet I've seen dozens of applications there are not signed. End your letter with 'Sincerely', 'Regards' or 'Yours Truly', and then sign your name. Competition for home based jobs is fierce, and companies can afford to be choosy. Don't give them a reason to pass you by! Professionalism still counts - even on the web. About The Author Angela is the editor of Online Business Basics, a practical guide for eBusiness beginners. You can find OBB along with solid home business ideas, freelance and telecommuting job updates, free magazine subscriptions, and much more at eWorkingWomen, http://www.eworkingwomen.com/join.html. Come find out how you too can work from home! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Angela_Wu http://EzineArticles.com/?9-Tips-on-Creating-a-Professional-Emailed-Job-Application&id=26723 temecula private money loan
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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Is Treating Fibromyalgia with Medication For You?

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jane_Thompson] Jane Thompson Joining a fibromyalgia support group can be excellent psychological and emotional therapy. However, talking and sharing your experiences with others is not likely to take away any of the painful physical symptoms or fatigue you feel. Therefore, many fibromyalgia sufferers need to turn to alternative and medical remedies to find relief from their symptoms. There are different over-the-counter (OTC) and prescribed medications that a fibromyalgia sufferer may find beneficial to their condition. That being said, not every person with fibromyalgia will have the same response to medical treatment, and may require different treatment to address their specific symptoms.
Although there are a number of medications that can be prescribed for specific symptoms, or those currently being used in clinical trials, the following are the most common medical treatments prescribed:
Analgesics Analgesics are drugs designed to relieve bodily aches and pains and are also known as painkillers. OTC analgesics include acetaminophen and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Although NSAIDs are primarily used to reduce inflammation and inflammation is not a symptom of fibromyalgia, they offer effective pain relief. The problem with using NSAIDs for pain relief is that prolonged use of this medication can irritate the stomach lining, lead to digestive upset and cause stomach ulcers. Aside from OTC analgesics, doctors may prescribe opioid analgesics such as tramadol. Tramadol is a narcotic used to treat moderate to severe pain, and is typically used to treat surgical, arthritic and fibromyalgia pain. However, other stronger narcotics may be prescribed for sufferers with severe muscle pain. The problem doctors have with prescribing narcotics is that although effective, there is a high risk that those who take them will become addicted and dependent on these drugs. Furthermore, narcotics can have many side effects including altering moods, behaviors and fatigue. Antidepressants
Antidepressants are one of the most common medications prescribed for fibromyalgia sufferers. This is because antidepressants elevate the levels of specific brain chemicals such as norepinephrine and serotonin. Low levels of these and other brain chemicals can result in depression, pain and fatigue. By increasing chemical levels these symptoms can be improved. Doctors provide different types of antidepressants to fibromyalgia sufferers based on how they feel. For instance, tricyclic antidepressants are provided to fibromyalgia patients who suffer from insomnia, as these meds help restore sleep. In addition, tricyclic antidepressants can help painful muscles relax and stimulate endorphins (bodys natural painkillers). Different tricyclic antidepressants that may be prescribed include: amitriptyline, doxepin, cyclobenzaprine and nortriptyline. Additional antidepressant that may be used to treat depression and other fibromyalgia syptoms are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These include fluoxetine, sertraline and paroxetine. Antidepressants can be habit forming and may cause side effects such as dry mouth, weight gain, anxiety, gastrointestinal upset, loss of libido, insomnia, and fatigue. Note: each antidepressant will have different side effects. Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are psychotropic drugs that have been known to help fibromyalgia sufferers relax tense and painful muscles, and with restless legs syndrome, and insomnia. Benzodiazepines have hypnotic and sedative effects, and like antidepressants, dependence and addiction can occur in some patients. Other side effects may include depression, memory impairment, slow motor skills, etc. Benzodiazepines are usually prescribed to fibromyalgia sufferers who have not responded well to other treatments. Some Benzodiazepines meds prescribed include: diazepam, temazepman, clonazepam, and triazolam. Despite what medication you may be interested in or your doctor may recommend, you need to make sure you ask your doctor important questions before taking any medication so you can receive the most effective treatment that is right for you. 6 important questions to ask your doctor
1. What are the medications you recommend for my specific symptoms?
2. What side effects can I expect and will this medication have negative interactions with other medications, foods or activities?
3. Should I continue taking medications even if I feel better?
4. What are the long-term effects this medication will have on my health?
5. Can I take any alternative therapies with this medication, or are there any alternative therapies I can try which might provide me with relief for my symptoms?
6. Are there any clinical trials I may be eligible for?
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Friday, May 2, 2008

How to Deal with a Financial Emergency

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Robert_Andrews_II]Robert Andrews II Are you in a financial crisis and looking for a solution to your problem? The best way to handle a financial crisis is to avoid it or at least plan ahead for it in the first place. If you haven't planned ahead you're not alone so don't worry. Financial emergency can mean different things to different people so it's not possible to give specific advice. For arguments sake, let's say you require 1,000 dollars in 7 days. Here are six possible solutions: 1. Emergency Fund If you had an emergency fund, you obviously wouldn't be in a financial crisis. Remember how you feel now and when this crisis passes start saving percent of your income in a special account for emergencies. Your next cash crunch is coming. You just don't know when so you might as well plan for it now. Planning ahead is always the best course of action. 2. Friends & Family Family and friends may be willing to provide short-term cash. These ought to be people who know, trust, and respect you. Don't be embarassed, almost everyone faces financial emergencies. Friends will be more understanding than bill collectors and banks. Best practice is to put it in writing and honor your commitment to repay the loan on time. No excuses...or these people may not be your friends much longer. 3. Employer Consider asking your boss for an early payday. You're going to have to get over any embarassment you may feel. There's nothing to be ashamed of because financial emergencies are not uncommon. And you won't get what you don't ask for. 4. Credit Cards Pay the bills directly with a credit card or get a cash advance. The interest rates on some credit cards is high but don't be over concerned with interest rates on short-term loans for small amounts. The interest is usually waived if you pay off the balance on your next billing cycle anyway. An you'll only pay 50 dollars interest on 1,000 dollars borrowed for 90 days even at a high 20 percent interest rate. That's probably a lot less than some of the exorbitant late fees some utitlity companies and others charge. 5. No Fax Cash Advance Payday Loan As a last resort, payday loans offer up to 1,500 dollars cash with no credit checks. Paying a high interest rate one time to protect your credit rating for the long-term may be a good decision. 6. Internet Auctions Do you have something of value that you could sell on eBay? eBay has auction periods as short as hours, but the longer the auction the more bidders and the higher selling price you're likely to attract so a or day auction may be best if you can wait that long. Depending on the buyer, you could have your funds the same day the auction ends or a few days later. There are many other ideas to numerous to mention here. Creative thinking is the key. When this financial crisis ends, think about the next one and start saving 10 percent of your take home pay in an emergency fund. It requires discipline. You'll probably have to sacrifice by avoiding some purchases you'd like to make but you'll be glad you did. [http://www.top10moneysecrets.com]Top10Moneysecrets.com offers several creative ways to approach a financial crisis...and how to avoid them in the future. So if you find yourself facing an emergency cash crisis, do yourself a favor and check out this site: [http://www.top10moneysecrets.com/instant-cash/cash-advance/cash-advance-quick-online-payday-loan-fast-and-easy.htm]cash advance payday loan You'll be glad you did. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Andrews_II http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Deal-with-a-Financial-Emergency&id=350732 borowing money bad credit
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