Lighting is a key element in any design. It helps to set the ambiance and tone for a room and provides light for necessary tasks. In the kitchen, it is critical as this is not only a room where you gather, but also one where you do the important work of preparing and serving meals.

The method of lighting you choose for your kitchen is critical and florescent lighting in particular is a huge no-no. These lights, while handy, create a harsh light and are not at all interesting. Consider using a decent dome or chandelier instead. A fascinating chandelier works fabulous over the dining space.

Today, pot lights are a terrific option in kitchen lighting design. These are fantastic for overhead lighting, but usually you will also wish to provide some task lighting too. As they are recessed into the ceiling they don’t clash with your decorating scheme. You can use them to have an even lighting affect. These lights may be turned so that they illuminate chosen areas.

An important thing to consider when implementing kitchen lighting design is the arrangement of the lights. You need to make sure to deploy the lights where it will be needed the most. If your house has a kitchen with an eating area, you have to be positive that each part is separately lit. Try to get even, moderate lighting but steer clear of over lighting, which can sometimes be harsh and produce ample heat. You should consider a dimmer switch that will allow you to control the ambiance in the room.

Pendant lighting is usually very pretty when placed over an island area. They can be found in many distinct lengths and styles to match any kitchen. Installed on the ceiling, pendant lights hang down and directly brighten a particular area.

Another thing you will need to think about in your kitchen lighting design is task lighting. Now, this can be accomplished with pot lights, but there are other spots where task lighting should not be overlooked. In places where you mainly prepare food, under counter lighting is suitable. This form of lighting can basically be installed by the homeowner. The light up the food preparation area. They brighten your counter accessories when you are not using the counter top.

There are several choices when it comes to kitchen lighting design. Try to make use of lighting that enhances your room design. Your lighting should be decorative as well as useful. Purchasing the best lighting can be fun and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you put your own personal touch on your lighting design.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.decor2day.com/ where you can learn more about decorating and how you can get great kitchen lighting design.

So you are heading off to the tennis courts for a friendly match among friends. You pack your racket and balls, don your tennis warmup suit, pull on a pair of sneakers, and you are ready to go; right? Wrong; any old pair of sneakers will not do, and you need a pair of tennis specific shoes if you want to make the most of your game. Sure, tennis shoes look good and will complement your outfit - and fashion is important - but that is not why they are indispensable; function, not form, makes the proper shoes a must.

While tennis shoes may look like ordinary, generic sneakers, they are anything but. They are shoes designed specifically to help you make tennis moves while protecting you from injury. Further, they are designed to withstand the kind of wear-and-tear to which tennis is sure to subject them. A typical running shoe is designed for straightforward movements, and it is cushioned in the heel to absorb the pounding impact that running delivers.

However, a running shoe does not have the lateral support that one needs during the side-to-side movements that tennis demands. If you wear a running shoe to a tennis match you are likely to limp off the court with a sprained ankle; running shoes do not have a supportive upper that will protect you from a rolled ankle. A shoe designed for tennis has a supportive upper portion that will provide the stability you need to move quickly and avoid injury.

Watch the feet of some tennis players the next time you are at the court or watching on television. You will notice that many players drag their trailing foot on the ground during their ground strokes, and especially on their serve. You will also notice that it is the toe portion of their foot that is being dragged.

Tennis shoes - unlike many other styles of athletic shoe - have a reinforced toe that is usually protected by the same durable material as the sole of the shoe. Without this protection the typical tennis player would wear a hole in the toe portion of their shoe very quickly. A shoe designed specifically for tennis has this area covered so the lifespan of your shoes will be dramatically increased.

The sole of the shoe is where the rubber meets the road, and that is especially important in the game of tennis. The soles of tennis shoes are designed to provide superior traction because the tread is built with the court surface in mind. Further, the sole of a shoe designed for tennis is made from a material that will not leave unsightly scuff marks on the court surface. It is for this reason that many courts do not allow shoes that are not tennis specific on their courts.

Tennis shoes are available in a wide range of styles and colors that are sure to complement any outfit, and that is especially important if you are a style conscious player. But more important, a shoe that is specifically designed for tennis will protect you from injury, provide tennis specific traction, resist wear-and-tear, and protect the court as well.

For more information on tennis try visiting http://www.TennisQuestions.com, a website that specializes in providing tennis related tips, advice and resources to include information on the best tennis shoes.

Pursuing a personal injury claim puts you in an unfamiliar situation. You’ll have to think carefully before you speak to anyone. From the adjuster, to the defendant, to the police officer at the scene - what you say makes a difference.

Never forget that the insurance company wants to save money. When processing your claim they’ll use anything you say against you in order to lower your settlement payment.

Litigation and claim processing really starts the moment an accident happens. You can make or break your case depending on how you handle yourself immediately after the accident. You must collect and pay attention to evidence, and you need to keep a clear record of what you see.

What you say during this time can sometimes come back to haunt you. Imagine that you come out of a car accident and you’re faced with a hysterical driver. You might feel the need to calm them down. It would be natural to say things like “it’s okay”, “it’s not your fault”, or even “it’s my fault.” You might also feel the need to say that you’re okay and aren’t injured. Saying such things is normal and shouldn’t totally ruin your personal injury claim. But these statements can make things more difficult, especially if you were heard by witnesses.

If you have an accident on business property, you may be interviewed by a company representative, or be asked to fill out forms on the accident. First of all, don’t sign anything. The only thing they could possibly ask you to sign is something that will clear them of responsibility. You haven’t even thought about a personal injury claim yet, so why would you let them off the hook?

As for questions they’d ask, answer like you would for a police report. Never say anything that will admit negligence on your part. Don’t even hint at it. Something as simple as saying you’re not sure what happened, or that you may have made a mistake, is bad for you.

When discussing your personal injury claim, you want to make sure you refer to your injuries in medical terms. Usually you’ll just be repeating things from your medical file.

Sometimes, you might be tempted to use terms that are medical slang. Don’t do this. A common example of this kind of slang is the term “whiplash.” This term is widely used and serves to quickly explain a certain type of injury, but it’s a bad word to use when discussing a personal injury claim.

Whiplash has never been a medical term. It used to be an acceptable way of describing certain injuries incurred from a car accident. These days it’s become associated with exaggerated or even fraudulent claims. Using it can damage your case - it can create a negative view with the adjuster or the judge.

No doubt there will be other times when you should watch what you say. The general rule to remember throughout your personal injury claim is: you’re not an expert. Whether it’s legal or medical, don’t let anyone pressure you into saying something that isn’t your place to say - this is especially true when determining the extent of your injuries. And remember, if something is your fault, then it’s someone else’s job to prove it.

Arthur Gueli works with his brother Charles (a licensed personal injury attorney) teaching injured people how to protect their rights and obtain fair compensation for their damages.

Learn more about liability in traffic accidents (and how to make it work in your favor) at this page on their information-packed website:
http://www.injury-settlement-guide.com/personal-injury-lawsuits.html

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There’s nothing more alluring than an intoxicating scent. In nature, flowers draw us to them with their hypnotizing perfume; a summer rain captures us with its earthy scent; and newly fallen leaves carry with them the smell of autumn in the air. When it comes to choosing a perfume or cologne in a bottle - we often choose those scents that are reminiscent of those to which we are naturally attracted.

There are multitudes of perfume and cologne manufacturers on the market today - each attempting to create the scent that will appeal to the masses and carve out its own niche in a fickle modern marketplace. Considering how many scents hit the shelves every year, few have been successful in relative terms. However, some products - such as Ralph Lauren Romance - have captured and held the interest of the public.

With the founding of the Polo label in 1967, Ralph Lauren introduced the world to a sophisticated new line of men’s ties that instantly rocketed to popularity. These ties - significantly wider than the traditional ties of the time - established the company’s connection to a bold and creative style.

Within two year’s time, Polo by Ralph Lauren was synonymous with men’s fashion; the company began producing sophisticated men’s wear that earned them their boutique space in Bloomingdale’s of New York City. The company introduced their first women’s line in 1971 and with that the brand became a fashion beacon for both genders.

Making its first foray into fragrance in 1978, Ralph Lauren introduced Polo for Men and Lauren (for women) to the market. The products garnered such popularity that the fragrance line continued to expand; new products were added to the fragrance line one by one as consumers embraced each one. Today, the company continues to produce a wide variety of both men’s and women’s fragrances - all of which have been enormously successful in the industry.

Ralph Lauren Romance was introduced in 1998 and quickly followed up with Ralph Lauren Romance for Men a year later. Both fragrances won The Fragrance Foundation’s FiFi Fragrance Start of the Year in their prospective launch years.

Ralph Lauren Romance, the women’s fragrance, unites hints of ginger, rose, and oak - a combination that is both clean and refined. The bottle - offered at 1.7 oz. and 3.4 oz. - has simple lines and a spray dispenser. Women often remark how convenient it is to slip into a purse or overnight bag. Of course, along with the perfume comes a host of complementary products including bath and shower gel, hand cream, and body moisturizer.

Ralph Lauren Romance for Men has a clean woody scent - with a hint of citrus. Also available in a 1.7 oz. and 3.4 oz. spray, the cologne can be purchased separately or as part of grooming gift sets that feature the cologne, aftershave, and shower gel.

The Ralph Lauren fragrance line ultimately owes its popularity to the overall commitment of the company that manufacturers them. Since its beginning thirty years ago, Polo by Ralph Lauren has maintained a strong commitment to quality, sophistication, and spectacular style.

Still looking for the perfect romance? Try visiting http://www.MyRomanceLife.com, a website that specializes in providing romance advice, tips and resources including information on the Ralph Lauren romance.

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If you live in a city where space is at a premium, or if you’ve bought a very old house that only contains a bathtub, you might be faced with the problem of installing a shower stall in a very small space. However, with a little innovation, you have some choices.

First of all, if there’s a bathtub in the bathroom right now, you have the choice to remove it. This will give you the space to install a shower and may even free up a little floor space for you, since your bathtub usually takes up more space than your new shower will. Of course, you’ll no longer be able to take baths, but if you’re someone who doesn’t take baths anyway, perhaps this is an option for you.

Keep in mind as well that you might be devaluing your property by taking out the tub if you ever decide to put your house or apartment up for sale. In this case, you could move the tub elsewhere, assuming you’ve got the space and capacity to do so, but again, that’s your choice.

If, in fact, you have a bathtub that you want to keep, like one of those beautiful old claw footed bathtubs that were so common in the early 20th century, or even if you just want to take a bath while still having the option to shower, it’s pretty easy to be able to do this by simply attaching either a fixed shower head or one on a flexible hose by mounting it on your wall in your bathtub. If space is a consideration, you can also simply attach a showerhead on a flexible hose right to your bathtub faucet. This is the easiest option, since installing it won’t even take a screwdriver. You can also just pop it off the faucet whenever you need to run the tap.

Finally, if you’re so inclined, you could even simply make part of the room a shower. It will take a little doing, since you’ll need to install stone and cement walls and floors, including a base and drain. It’s very expensive to do it this way, but it does remove the need to actually put a shower or tub in the bathroom. You can install Plexiglas or glass partitions that will protect the rest of the room from water damage.

Finally, you can install a prefabricated shower cubicle. This type of bathroom shower installs in a corner or as a freestanding unit. It’s basically like a very small closet and simply contains a showerhead and probably a little ledge for you to set soap, shampoo or other necessities in there. Shower doors themselves are also very space saving in these units, since they can open and close flush with the rest of the unit so that they don’t need to swing out into the room itself.

Keep in mind that although you can probably do a simple job yourself, if you wish to have something more elaborate, it probably behooves you to hire a professional contractor to do the job for you.

Rob Buenaventura has worked in the home improvement industry for several years. Learn more about bathroom vanities, cottage style bathroom cabinets and other home remodeling ideas at HomeImprovementTouch.com

1.-Won’t return phone calls. I’ve had this one leveled against me once. This happened after about two months of not getting a cost deposit and when I checked my records I found I had e-mailed the parties back at 10 P.M after receiving a message at about 8 P.M. This resulted in me asking them to get another attorney, everyone knows setting up conference calls is tricky.

What is a reasonable response rate for a Memphis lawyer. If you call in the morning 80% of the time you should be called back the next day, especially with solo practitioner who are frequently out of office, which is the reason you should never expect a solo to call you back the same day unless clearly an emergency and they would be justified in calling you at eight at night. Occasionally, it will take a few days to call you back. The rule is after three days call the lawyer again. We’re lawyers not organizational geniuses.

2.-Won’t do what I say. This one’s a nasty one. You’re okay with what the other side agrees to but the lawyer just won’t take the offer. Keeps telling you you can “do better”. Then when you don’t agree to the expensive rabbit hunt all of a sudden problem one occurs and you can’t close the case out. The quick solution is to ask for the bar number and threaten to report the attorney. This one is absolutely inexcusable.

3.-Not fast enough. Leveled against me before. Frequently heard and frequently incorrect. Virtually every lawyer has an internal clock. Your case is most important to you. It probably isn’t to me. If you have a two month old debt collection with no statue of limitation issue I’m going to push it in favor of a child custody that needs attention. The fees charged will reflect this too. I’ll ask for a higher retainer on a non-urgent litigation then on a child custody I think will need the same amount of work.

Most major work product should be done within about a month of when I say I’ll get it done. Sometimes weeks sooner too. Past a week call me to check on it. Those get prioritized. If I get the feeling you don’t care about your case I won’t care a lot either, but don’t be nasty I pencil shave the bills of clients I like all the time and stay up until two in the morning if I have too. Its all about the magical random slack time. This is lighting fast in Memphis Lawyer time. I have opposing counsel months behind on all sorts of stuff.

4.-They’re an idiot! Maybe, maybe not. I encounter a lot of idiots. Frighteningly enough, it doesn’t seem to harm a lot of reputations or sometimes effectiveness. Sometimes the lawyers don’t listen. They should explain the law and how it applies to your situation. If think they are speaking in gibberish they might just be spouting vaguely remembered legal terms from law school. You might not be able to follow the reasoning but you should see analysis. Ask how if something was different how it would change the situation. There’s no cure besides a new lawyer if they really are an idiot though. Beware each change increases the difficulty and cost of getting a new lawyer.

If your case gets complicated at all the lawyer should do at least one brief memo. Ask about research. If a lawyer doesn’t do it then watch out. They may have turned into an idiot.

5.-Overbilling. I see a lot of this though never of an intentional type. Its always subtle. Remember everyone likes to have it a little easy and value themselves and I’d never take offense at taking a double look at a bill. Never be accusatory unless you plan on changing lawyers. Mainly bigger firms are guilty. I’ve had clients show me intra-firm e-mails that consumed a 3k retainer on a simple matter and accomplished nothing except apparently a gab session. Beware of multiple attorney firms, also minimum charges of ¼ an hour and paralegals. Ask not to get charged for messages to call you that you leave.

A lot of times the best lawyers work in firms though. So what to look for. One attorney should be responsible for your case. Associates should be bossed around or leading your case and asking pointed questions. I know that sounds bad, but its what you as a consumer want. Group think can literally triple your bill. Discrete tasks are okay and can allow people to share a talented lead attorney.

When solos tend to overbill they do so by dragging out litigation. I’ve rarely heard of a solo with minimal staff who itemizes being criticized on the billing front.

The author David Sandy practices law and has on his website http://www.mymemphislawyer.com articles concerning being a non-specialized Memphis divorce lawyer and other kinds of law.

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Affiliate Marketing is the easiest and most profitable online business if the right techniques are applied. I have seen hundreds of people fail at affiliate marketing simply because they are not applying the proper techniques. I am guilty of this until I discovered the secret codes to effectively apply simple techniques that transformed my business.

In 2004 I was laid off from my employer of six years and was struggling financially. After months of struggling to keep a home for my family, I began searching online for a legitimate business to help compensate for my lost income. That’s when I discovered affiliate marketing.

Over the next several years I must have become a member of hundreds of affiliate programs. I spent countless hours and money working many nights until 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning marketing these programs to only see minimal results. To say the least I was becoming very discouraged. I told myself I would continue 6 more months before giving up. One night I ran across a website talking about simple techniques if applied can transform your business and cut your marketing effort by 50%. Over the next several months I began applying these techniques and could not believe the results I was having. I finally cracked the affiliate marketing code!

I could not believe how simple these few techniques were. Not only was I making much more money but I was only working a couple hours a day and achieving 1000% more reward for my efforts!

I have listed each requirement below to become truly successful as an affiliate marketer. I will discuss each one further as we continue.

1.-Create a Business Plan
2.-Get Your Own Website and Domain Name
3.-Setup Email Auto Responders
4.-Only Join Affiliate Programs That Pay Top Commission
5.-Pick only 4 to 6 Affiliate Programs to Market
6.-Duplication - Teaching others

Create a Business Plan

You MUST create a business plan so you keep focused and moving closer to your goals. This has to be one of the biggest reasons why so many people fail to make serious money online. They get caught up in all the hype of making $10,000 a month if you join this program or that program and have no direction or focus spending their hard earned money on techniques that fail to produce real results.

You need to set achievable goals each day of the week to give you a clear step by step system to properly market your business.

Example:

Monday - Write two articles to submit to Article Directories.
Tuesday - Submit Ads to Classified Ad web sites
Wednesday - Submit ads to Ezines
Thursday - Send email to your opt-in list
Friday - Linking your website to other website

Get Your Own Website & Domain

Many affiliate companies provide you with your own website to help market their products or services for free. So you may be asking “why would I need my own website?” The affiliate websites have your membership code attached in the address. Most search engines such as Google will not rank these. This is a huge problem due to everyone uses search engines to locate information online. It is imperative that you get listed on search engines.

In order to do this you will need your own website and domain name. Setting up a domain name and website is very inexpensive these days and you can be up and running in no time. Search engine ranking it one benefit but more importantly you have the flexibility to design and advertise whatever you want. This is very important. With your own website you can market all your affiliate programs and capture visitors name and email address through subscription offerings. Subscription offering is one of the most important elements to your website. If you are to be successful in affiliate marketing, you must capture your visitors name and email address. This can be done through offering free e-books, software or newsletters for signing up. Now you have a list of people that have opt-in to receive emails from you so you can market to. Do you see the potential here?

Setup Email Auto Responders

Auto Responders follow-up with your customers by sending them an email when they sign-up for your newsletter or you may setup a marketing campaign to email every couple of days. The power behind auto responders is that they are fully automated once you set them up. This greatly reducing your work load and effort as now you no longer have to send emails out each day to your prospects or customers. Auto responders are extremely powerful and will greatly reduce your workload. They even work for you while you are on vacation!

Only Join Affiliate Programs Offering Top Commission

The amazing part about affiliate marketing is that many companies offer 60-80% share of the profit. Yes, companies are willing to pay you huge commission just for making a sale. This is one of the keys for being successful as an affiliate marketer. You must pick the correct companies that provide the best value. For example, there is one affiliate program I do very well with called SFI Marketing.

Through the same techniques I will share with you I send hundreds of people to that website and many sign up for their FREE membership due to the value and great service offered. SFI offers products, training, your own websites and everything else required to market their product and services to produce a handsome monthly income. They also offer one of the best commission payment plans available!

Sounds crazy and unbelievable right…well it’s NOT! Becoming an affiliate for a top company such as SFI has its rewards. They do all the hard work like stocking products, customer service, shipping, etc. and pay you 60-80% commission once a sale has been complete by simply sending traffic to their websites. That’s it!

This is why affiliate marketing is the best way to make money online. If you are committed and willing to spend time working your business then you are on the right path for sure success. Mindset is everything.

Choosing the RIGHT programs is critical if you are going to succeed. There are thousands of affiliate programs online but they don’t all work the same. The fact is you can apply the same techniques and energy in one program and as you did another and earn hundred times more. Picking the Right programs is a MUST if you are going to succeed in affiliate marketing.

Pick only 4 to 6 Affiliate Programs to Market

I have seen too many websites fail due to having too many links, banners and other offerings on their website. Not only does this give your website an unprofessional image but also projects a lack of success creating doubt in your visitors.

Your goal is to join and market only 4 to 6 top affiliate programs. This not only creates a sense of trust with your visitors but also allows you to focus more effort to each one.

Duplication

I learned several years ago that in order for you to succeed in affiliate marketing you must be able to teach others to duplicate your efforts. Using the power of leveraged income is an extremely powerful thing. Your affiliates that signup under you may have no idea where to begin and will give up if they feel alone. If you can show them step by step your techniques and provide them with a plan, both YOU and your affiliates will profit from your efforts. It’s a win-win for both parties.

Now you have a better understanding and are armed with the tools needed to become an affiliate master, go and starting creating those HUGE commission checks.

Article written by Mike Ingles, publisher of Cracking the Affiliate Marketing Code , a report strictly about teaching proven techniques to help online marketers to generate and grow their business. Learn more about these techniques and how you can receive the TOP affiliate programs for FREE at http://www.hotonlinebiz4u.com

The Riding Season is here! I’m sure you’re as happy as I am. Many of us have to put our bikes away for several weeks during Winter, and each Spring brings a special joy when we get to hop on for the first time and hit the road.

Before you do, though, spend a few minutes reviewing your riding strategies. Motorists haven’t seen bikes on the road for a while, and will not be very quick to recognize you. It’s your job to make sure you avoid trouble.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation teaches an active riding strategy called: SEE

Search

Evaluate

Execute

Search-Actively observe your surroundings-look up ahead, behind, to the left, to the right. Make sure you’re looking far enough ahead to give yourself time to react, at least 12 seconds. If you are just concentrating on the car in front of you, you’re going to miss what’s happening further ahead, and that could be dangerous.

The best place to be most of the time is far enough toward the center line of the road so that you can see several cars ahead. If you need to move around your lane to get a better look at something, do it. Sometimes you can look through the back window of the car ahead and get a good view through his windshield.

The point is to never be surprised. Every driveway, cross street, and alley is an intersection, and intersections are the most dangerous places for a motorcyclist.

Evaluate-Why does that car have his brake lights on? Or why is he slowing down? Is he going to turn without signaling? Does that left hand turner see me? How can I be sure? Am I following too close? Could I stop in time if this guy stops short? What lane do I want to choose to get through this intersection? Do I see a person in that parked car ahead? Is he going to open his door or pull out into traffic? Is that dog on a leash?

This is the constant chatter you should hear from your brain when you ride. You need to constantly ask yourself what might happen in the next few seconds. Are you in a dangerous spot? If so, how can you get out of it?

You need to constantly scan at least 12 seconds ahead of the spot you’re in right now. If your eyes are glued to the pavement 3 feet in front of your tire, you’re never going to be prepared enough to avoid trouble. Searching out 12 seconds ahead will give you time to avoid most situations that might become dangerous. For example: there’s an alley up ahead. If you’re staring at your front tire, you won’t see it until you’re on top of it, and will have to take drastic measures if a car pops out at you. But when you scan ahead, you’ve already reduced your chances for trouble because you approach that alley fully aware that it poses a threat. You slow down a little, and cover your clutch and brake levers just in case. If a car pokes out all the sudden you’re prepared for a quick stop or maneuver.

And, of course, you need to monitor who’s behind you as well. Does the guy in a pickup truck with a cell phone glued to his ear see you stopped at the light? Frequent rear-view checks are essential.

Execute-Once you’ve asked that last question, the next thing you need to do is answer it, then do it. You observe a box in the road up ahead. You judge that it’s empty because it seems to move a little when a car goes by it. You decide to swerve to avoid it, keeping in mind that a little wind or another car might cause it to move, so you slow down first, and then execute your swerving maneuver. Or, you decide that the best thing to do is to stop, get off your bike, and remove the box from the road.

By actively applying the SEE strategy, you’ve given yourself time to react to a potentially dangerous situation.

Other strategies have different acronyms; some prefer SIPDE:

Scan-Actively observe your surroundings

Identify-Potential hazards

Predict-How others will behave

Decide-How you must react

Execute-Do it!

But no matter the acronym, it all boils down to the same thing: Motorcycling is a MENTAL activity and your brain needs to be fully engaged in the moment while you’re riding.

Gear Up! Ride Safe!

Gordon Simmons is a motorcycle enthusiast and owner of Gordo’s Motorcycle Gear http://www.gordosgear.com Gordon believes in safe riding and responsible motorcycling.

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