Bridget Brigitte has the qualities lots of musicians are missing in this fast paced pop world. Those qualities are soul, truth, and talent. Her soft music is a very peaceful change from the heavy dark music that rules are airwaves lately. When you think back to artists like Carole King, or Joni Mitchell you do not remember big flashy stages, or lots of fashionable clothing. When we look back on them we remember the raw talent that they possessed and what simple joy they delivered. Their words touched the soul, and their beautiful melodies soothed listeners. Bridget Brigitte’s soft music and beautiful music videos put you in a rare mood. You can sit back, reflect, absorb, purify the senses and appreciate the raw truth of her talent.
Check out Bridget’s video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUeISvqvdBc
Visit Bridget Brigitte online http://www.bridgetmusic.com
Soft Music by Bridget Brigitte, Bringing Talent Back!
February 4th, 2011PayBox vs. PayPal which is better?
February 4th, 2011PayBox.me
What Is It?
PayBox is developing an online currency and payment processing service to make buying and selling online easier, more secure and available to everyone.
We’re designing our service with the help of a dedicated group of EarlyBird users who are contributing ideas and feedback.
Stages of development planned to launch in 2011:
• Person-to-Person transactions.
• Small Business integration, including payment processing modules for all popular shopping cart software.
• Mid-sized Business integration.
• Major Online Store integration.
• Debit Card linked to your PayBox account.
• Currency exchange with all major world currencies.
Why Join?
Why you should join today…
• You start with a $25 balance and it’s free.
• PayBox will add up to $20 per day to your account for participating as we prepare to launch our new service.
• You get $10 per person you refer to PayBox.
• You’ll be an EarlyBird user—before PayBox opens to the public.
• You’ll help shape the development of the best payment system ever designed for the Internet.
• You could have hundreds or thousands of dollars in your account by the time we launch, without ever making a deposit!
Your Job
As an EarlyBird user of PayBox, it’s your job to…
• Log in frequently to see where we need your help.
• Participate. Share your opinion and complete tasks which can be done from the comfort of your home or office computer.
• Subscribe to our blog. Our blog is the primary channel we use to communicate news, updates and information to our EarlyBird members.
• Be an advocate. You may invite your trusted friends and family to join PayBox.
We’ll add new tasks as we continue to grow. With each new task, you can always choose to participate (and get rewarded) or not.
Join PayBox (It’s Free!)
My URL: http://secrets2moneymaking.com/articles/paybox-vs-paypal/
Are you rushed? Does rushing leave you drained? I almost sound like a commercial on TV, ready to send you an important message that can change your life.
January 26th, 2011Are you rushed? Does rushing leave you drained? I almost sound like a commercial on TV, ready to send you an important message that can change your life.
While that may be true, I am not about to ask you for money; just lend you some simple hard truth. If you are drained, you need to take a look at your priorities. Though typically brushed aside, once you align your priorities in a very simple, heart-felt stance, you will find yourself one step closer to living in a world of extreme self-care.
While priorities may vary depending on the person and culture, the basics never change:
Priority Hierarchy:
Faith
Family/Self
Friends/Community
When you have a foundation of beliefs and values, everything falls into place. ~Gina Kovacs
The most basic way to honor faith and your spiritual well-being is to be true to your self; to be honest about your values and what is important to you and holding true to those beliefs. Spiritual well-being means different things to different people, but there is always a common sense of deep inner peace and connection to a Divine force. Deep inner peace comes when you feel truly connected to yourself and those around you. Let’s be real. We were not put here to feel negative about ourselves or to have self-doubt about who we are and what we are capable of. That’s right, we weren’t. If we have these negative emotions, we are simply creating them. And when we hold on to those negative emotions and do not take positive action to address feelings that make us feel unconnected to the world and those we love and cherish, a spiral effect takes place to brings out of balance with ourselves, what we believe in, and those whom we come into contact with every day.
We need to be balanced and there are times when life is going to do a wheelie on you and you have to take some hard knocks. That’s ok, as long as we learn from them and take action to get out of the difficult challenges that face us. Remember that God wants us to be happy and healthy and fulfilled; to be able to serve others in our community and to be able to rely on each other as we walk through life and experience all the wonderful things that are around us to experience. To be truly at peace and feel a connection of joy and happiness with yourself and with others allows your life to expand to experience all your inherit talents and abilities. To be there for your self and others. There can be no great joy than this.
Slowing down is where we can begin to care for ourselves’that means saying no unless you must say yes and spending time doing things that bring you joy and happiness.
Extreme self-care begins with thinking of you first. Tough concept to take on, but one of great importance. When you are right with yourself and take time for the things that bring you joy and inner peace, you are in the right mind-set to filter out so many positive and wonderful emotions to those around you that can be a great blessing for those who are the closest to you. A reality check is this:
How many times do you arrive home from a long day a work and actually take the time to enjoy a nice lingering dinner with the family? What about a long hot bath? Time for a half-hour of reading that book you have been meaning to read?
When you schedule the time for those activities that mean so much to you, your world will begin to align with your core values and beliefs. You will feel more relaxed, more confident, and more on top of the game of life instead of the game of life being on top of you.
If this sounds elementary, it is. But a philosophy such as this has long been neglected by the busyness of our society. Society will not be gentle to you. Society and our culture has constant reminders that living in the fast lane is preferable to a family dinner or watching your child play soccer or going for a bike ride at night.
Balance means getting real.
I have heard it often, and myself said it enough, that it is hard to balance, work, family, and personal time into a typical work week. Let me challenge you that it is not hard at all. It is in a moment of decision that you can arrange your week in a way that does not compromise your values and beliefs; to what is ultimately important to you.
First and foremost, you do not live for your job. You work to earn money to provide for your family or yourself if you are single. Living your life for your job will get you nowhere and fast. You cannot snuggle up to your computer at night or invite your computer over for dinner. If there is one thing that will help you in the long-run is to work your normal shift. Do not put in the ‘extra’ hours of work to meet a deadline. Employ the help of your co-workers; talk to your supervisor if your workload is heavy so that you can obtain some help. Organize your work hours to accommodate projects so you can meet the deadlines on time while working your normal shift. You will feel amazingly empowered when you stick to your regular shift. The time freed up can be used to enjoy the things you have been missing in your life. Time to exercise, be with friends, with family, to get that massage you have been wanting for months because your muscles are tight from the hectic schedule you live! No more, time to slow down.
*Quick Quiz* 1) Name the brand and model of the television(s) in your house or apartment.
January 2nd, 2011*Quick Quiz*
1) Name the brand and model of the television(s) in your house or apartment. 2) How much did your computer cost, and where did you purchase it? 3) What is the serial number on your camera?
Could you answer those questions without looking? Now imagine how difficult it would be to come up with this information for ALL of your belongings while dealing with the stress of a fire, burglary, or natural disaster. In such a case, you may spend countless hours trying to remember everything only to realize what you forgot after your claim has been processed. You might not even be able to produce the required proof for the claim to be accepted.
How can a home inventory help?
In the unfortunate event of a major loss, your insurance company will need a lot of information to process your claim. If you’ve already created a home inventory, this process will be much easier and should be completed faster. Otherwise, you might not be able to account for everything, and if you’re unable to provide the required information, you may receive less than full compensation for your loss.
Also, depending on your situation and the tax laws where you live, this information may also be required for a tax credit.
And finally, if you file a police report for stolen items, having the model number and serial number will improve your odds for recovering the stolen property.
What you’ll need to start
Although you could pay a service company to come in to your house to conduct a home inventory, many people do it themselves using either a home inventory booklet, or a software program for recording their home inventory. Some people also include photographs, digital pictures, or video tape.
Whichever you decide, you’re going to need to record the following information about each item:
‘Description ‘Brand/Model ‘Serial Number ‘Condition
In addition, you’ll need to record information about the value of each item. Depending on whether your insurance company pays claims based on ‘replacement value’ or ‘current value’, you’ll need to record details such as:
‘Purchase Price ‘Replacement Cost ‘Current Value ‘When/Where purchased
To provide as much information as possible, you should also take photographs or videotape to document the existence and condition of the items in your home inventory. Note that some of the software programs have a feature to allow you to import your digital photos to store the picture with each item. These programs typically allow you to save your data on a backup disk and/or print a report for safe keeping in a safe-deposit box, your work place, or a friend’s house.
How to conduct your home inventory
Now that you know what you need, here’s how to get started:
1)Systematically go through your house or apartment one room at a time*. 2)List down each item in the room, including the contents of desks, drawers, closets, etc. 3)Describe each item as completely as possible, recording all the details as discussed in the previous section. 4)When you’ve finished all the rooms in your house, don’t forget the garage, patio, outside buildings, etc.
*You might be tempted to skip from one room to the next recording the ‘high dollar’ items only. But, while this is better than nothing, remember that the ‘little items’ can really add up also, and in the event of a disaster, these items might be the most difficult to remember.
What’s next?
Ok, so after you’ve completed your home inventory you know what you have and how much it’s worth. Great! Now review your home insurance policy – Are you over insured? Under insured? Perhaps for the first time, you can answer this question easily by comparing your policy amount to the total value of your household items.
Remember, if you store your home inventory list in your home, it could be destroyed along with your belongings. Whether your home inventory consists of a written list, diskette, cd-rom, paper report, photographs, or whatever, be sure to store it in a safe place – preferably in another location such as at your work place, a friend’s house, or in a safe-deposit box.
Don’t put it off!
Perhaps you’ve been reading this article and thinking about creating your own home inventory. Get started now while it’s fresh in your mind!
If you have just moved into an apartment or house, starting your home inventory may be an easy task. This is a great time to begin organizing your home inventory. If you’ve been living in your house for awhile, however, you may have a lot of work to do. Now is the time to start! Plan to inventory at least one room in your house this week, and continue one room at a time until you’re done.
About the author: Kevin Sparks Kaizen Software Solutions http://www.kzsoftware.com
When you want to look after an elderly person, you need to be able to understand them fully and to be able to talk to them in a way that suits them best, so that they understand what you want to tell them.
December 11th, 2010When you want to look after an elderly person, you need to be able to understand them fully and to be able to talk to them in a way that suits them best, so that they understand what you want to tell them. Therefore, all carers should complete FETAC Level 5 Course in Practical Home Care Skills, which, according to The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), provides the following outcomes in the area of communication and listening skills.
Learners shoud be able to:
Understand how people communicate e.g. verbal and non-verbal communication
Outline the key skills necessary for effective communication by practicing these in a learning environment for e.g. retrieving information, using gestures and relating information to different client groups
Demonstrate active listening skills by practicing simulated situations to ensure that learners have a full understanding of how to communicate verbally and non-verbally
Explain that there are different ways in which communication can be difficult for different client groups.
These difficulties include physical and mental impairments and also include challenges from an environment and/or family situations where people are being cared for
Identify aids to communication in a care setting
Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication with the person being cared for, their family and the multi-disciplinary team caring for the person and their family
Discuss possible ways of handling minor complaints, preventing and reporting accidents to the relevant person in their working environment whether verbally or in writing
Here at Home Care Dublin, we make sure all our carers complete the course.
What a Good Carer Should Know
Caring for the elderly really is a hard work. Not only is it physically demanding, but, what is even more difficult, it requires a good level of psychological involvement.
Emotional pain which arises when you look after a person who is suffering or dying, can be a huge distress and if a carer is not fully aware of how to cope with it, it can lead to their own breakdown. Therefore, all carers of Sandra Cooney’s Home Care in Dublin have completed a Manual Handling Course and they hold an up-to-date first aid certificate and FETAC Level 5 in Practical Home Care Skills. According to The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), the core skills that attendees of this course will develop, include:
• taking initiative
• taking responsibility for one’s own learning and progress
• problem solving
• applying theoretical knowledge in practical contexts
• being numerate and literate
• having information and communication technology skills
• sourcing and organising information effectively
• listening effectively
• communicating orally and in writing
• working effectively in group situations
• understanding health and safety issues
• reflecting on and evaluating quality of own learning and achievement.
Still, there’s much more to it than just to systematically put these into practice. We in Home Care in Dublin constantly talk to our carers, ensuring they love what they do, because only then we will achieve results and develop very strong relationships with our clients.
About the Author:
This article was written by Sandra Cooney of Sandra Cooney’s Home Care - http://www.schomecare.ie - Home Care Dublin – also benefit from palliative care and other personal care services.