How To Pick The Right Halloween Costumes

By Adrianna Noton

There are many many kinds of Halloween costumes available in Canada. How do you pick when there are so many variations in styles, sizes, fabrics, and prices? Here's a few things to bear in mind that should help you pick.

Think about the weather when planning your outfit. It gets cold up here in Canada, you know! The last thing anyone would want to be doing is running around at night in thin fabric outdoors out here. Rain can also be a problem as not only can it cause certain thin fabrics on cheap outfits to be see-through, it can also cause dyes to bleed, effectively ruining the intended design. Also, keep in mind the activities you will be doing. Restrictive costumes are usually bad outdoors or for doing a lot of movement.

The easiest way to prevent wardrobe malfunctions due to wear or weather is just to pick a higher quality outfit. Even though inexpensive outfits look attractive due to price, you will have to deal with the fact that the manufacturers cut corners. Things like cheap fabrics, thin fabrics, poorly-set dyes, badly-made seams, and errors in the design are all common things found in cheaply made outfits. By picking higher quality you'll look better and feel more comfortable!

Better quality Halloween costumes have better quality materials in them. This means that even though they cost a little more at first, in the end money can be saved because the outfit may be worn fr many more years than a cheaper version could have. If the base outfit is chosen wisely, simply adding props and accessories can make the same outfit look totally different year after year for even more savings.

One other thing not many people think about is whether to choose face paint or a mask. Both of them are good options, however, some are better for certain situations than others are.

Masks are a great option for those who need to be able to change quickly and easily. They are low-maintenance and come in a wide variety of wonderful designs and prices. This easy on-easy off is great for children or those who just don't have the patience to deal with face paint. However, masks do have drawbacks of their own such as the fact that they will limit your visibility some.

Face paint is a great option for those worried about a mask restriction their vision. Not only does face paint offer near perfect visibility, it can often look far more realistic than a mask ever could. In fact, there are many theatrical grade makeup kits out right now to give everyone movie style special effects without being makeup masters. However, makeup does take time to put on and will take time to remove. It is easily messed up as well as things such as sweat or scratching an itch can cause makeup to smear or be damaged.

As long as you bear in mind where you are headed, who the costume is for, and what the weather will be, picking the best Halloween Costumes is not too hard. Get the best quality outfits and accessories you can and you will do fine! - 2361

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Secrets About The Collapsing Of The Public Schools

By Edith Burton

The education mode in America is working swell, says Bob Bowdon, although just for some -- and those few definitely aren't the students. In his education docudrama "The Cartel," Bowdon, a TV news reporter in New Jersey, paints a powerful ugly scene of the institutional putridness that has resulted in virtually incredible wastes of taxpayer money. It's not laborious for Bowdon to exemplify that something's appallingly incorrect with a state that pays $17,000 per student but can only manage a 39% reading proficiency rate -- that there's a crisis is undeniable, how to deal with it is different question altogether.

The two sides of this struggle meet head-on in interviews throughout Bowdon's picture: there are the teachers union and school board members who have managed to allocate 90 cents of every taxpayer buck into everything but teachers' salaries -- though several school administrators receive upwards of $100,000. On the other side are the supporters of charter schools -- private schools which can operate beyond the power of what Bowdon calls The Cartel. In those disordered public schools, Bowdon points out, it's practically inconceivable to fire a teacher -- so even a dreadful one has a trade for life.

"'The Cartel' examines lots of various aspects of public teaching, tenure, funding, patronage drops, subversion --meaning larceny -- vouchers and charter schools," says Bowdon. "And as such it sort of serves as a rapid-moving primer on all of the red-hot topics inside the education-reform drive."

Bowdon's docudrama started touring the festival circuit in summer of 2009 and made its theatrical debut in April 2010. Hopefully it will get a boost, and not be overshadowed, by the more recently released documentary "Waiting for Superman," by "An Inconvenient Truth" director Davis Guggenheim. Bowdon sees the films as complementary, and hopes that "Superman," with its human-interest approach, draws more notice to his own, which focuses on public policy. "The two films make equal conclusions," Bowdon says.

It is definitely analytical, couching its arguments in an assessment of how the money is being spent, or misspent. He follows the money to describe conclusions around how dirty the Jersey school system is, but his picture features moments of soaring emotion and heartache. One girl, crying after discovering she wasn't selected in a lottery for a charter school, tells the story of What Went Wrong as well as Bowdon's arguments.

And while it may be straightforward to accept the presence of corruption in a state so associated with organized crime, the uncomfortable fact of the subject is that this is a greatly familiar situation. Any watcher will acknowledge the failings of their own state's education system and the fight for control. The one he seems to be most behind is the charter schools, which take the reins from the unions and give them back to the taxpayer. But he also knows it'll be an uphill battle to recover control from those who've worked so hard to make education very profitable for the very few. - 2361

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The Truth Regarding The Collapsing Of The Education System

By Connie Evans

The corrupt school system might be made overly profitable, says Bob Bowdon, just at the expense of things comparable to teachers and students. In his education docudrama "The Cartel," Bowdon, a TV news reporter in New Jersey, paints a notable ugly scene of the institutional depravation that has resulted in pretty much unbelievable wastes of taxpayer money. When $400,000 is spent per schoolroom, but reading proficiency is but 39% (and math at 40%), the crisis is apparent, which doesn't signify it's not controversial.

At hand are two major factions in Bowdon's movie -- the villains are pretty clearly the Jersey teachers union and school board who funnel 90 cents of every dollar away from teachers' salaries and towards incidentals, including six-figure salaries for school administrators. On the other side are the supporters of charter schools -- private schools that can maneuver beyond the control of what Bowdon calls The Cartel. Bowdon makes much of the fact that it's almost impossible for an instructor to be fired, a safety net that does little to promote hard work in those teachers who discern they possess a vocation irrespective of how many of the three Rs they teach -- if any.

"'The Cartel' examines lots of unique aspects of public teaching, tenure, funding, patronage drops, subversion --meaning larceny -- vouchers and charter schools," says Bowdon. "The expression education documentary could sound to some like ho-hum squared, but in fact the picture itself betrays an ardent passion for the plight of particularly inner-city children."

"The Cartel" first appeared on the festival circuit in summer 2009, appearing in theaters countrywide a year later. Hopefully it will get a rise, and not be overshadowed, by the more recently released documental "Waiting for Superman," by "An Inconvenient Truth" director Davis Guggenheim. Bowdon sees the two documentaries as taking dissimilar approaches to the equal quandary, "The Cartel" by examining public policy and "Superman" centering on the human-interest aspects. "The two films hit common conclusions," Bowdon says.

It is positively analytical, couching its arguments in an appraisal of how the money is being spent, or misspent. He follows the money to extract conclusions around how dirty the Jersey school system is, but his film features moments of great emotion and grief. The weeping face of a young girl who learns she was not selected for a place at a charter school makes its own deep argument for the unsatisfying failure of a state's education system.

And while it may be effortless to assume the presence of corruption in a state so associated with organized crime, the uncomfortable fact of the matter is that this is a vastly familiar situation. A watcher anyplace in the country will spot similar failings in their own school system, and may share Bowdon's frustration and avidness for a solution. Bowdon puts his faith in the charter schools, where the taxpayer has influence over the kind and quality of instruction. Nevertheless he also knows it'll be an uphill conflict to regain control from those who've worked so hard to make education very profitable for the very few. - 2361

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Jim Zorn To Remain Redskins Coach Until End Of Season

By Ross Everett

Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn is off of the hot seat-at least temporarily. After a recent swoon that saw him stripped of play calling duties for the NFL team, Zorn got a vote of confidence from upper management on Friday. His head isn't entirely out of the noose, however, as the reprieve will last only to the end of the season unless some marked improvement is seen in the second half.

Executive Vice President of Football Operations Vinny Cerrato had the following statement:

"Jim Zorn is the head coach of the Washington Redskins and will be for the rest of this season, and hopefully into the future."

"The frustration is very high, everywhere around here. But the relationships internally within this organization, quite frankly, remain the same."

For his part, Zorn was nonplussed by the vote of 'semi-confidence':

"I don't necessarily have a reaction to that because I am the head coach. I want to be here for the next 10 years. That's my story."

While he didn't express much personal relief from the management statement, he said he hoped it would benefit his players:

"If it comforts the players - awesome! But I think our players are focused regardless of what the situation is. Whatever has to be said, I guess it has to be said, but we go on."

Quarterback Jason Campbell sounded relieved that the drama was over for the time being:

"That should relieve a lot of tension and a lot of stress. Guys don't have to worry about thinking about it or talking about it. We were the soap opera for the NFL the last two weeks so hopefully it'll calm down a little bit."

Ceratto also had a different take on the removal of Zorn's play calling duties:

"Look at all the things that we've done to try to help. You could have done other things drastically. No, you have confidence in him, because you want him to do well. Hopefully we can just concentrate and focus on winning football games.

He also expressed confidence in offensive consultant-and new offensive playcaller-Sherm Lewis' ability to do the job:

"You don't forget how to ride a bike if you hadn't rode your bike in four years."

The Redskins have slumped to a 2-4 record in the early part of the NFL season despite being the first team in league history to play six straight games against winless teams. The Redskins two wins came against the St. Louis Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers who have a combined 0-12 record. Washington will host the Philadelphia Eagles this Monday night before a bye week. - 2361

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Why It Is Beneficial To Hire Cheap Wedding Bands For Your Wedding

By Mary Morgan

Getting married is one important decision a couple can ever make. However, after everything is put in place like the entourage and the list of guests, you will find yourself faced with other major decisions that need cautious consideration. These decisions include are the set of choices for the food, the environment and the entertainment. Knowing that a wedding can be costly, hiring cheap wedding bands is an excellent idea.

Employing a cheap wedding band will not make your wedding any less special. It is only a practical way of saving money as a result of expenses already incurred. An inexpensive live band will still be able to deliver, quality-wise, and ensure that there will be sweet music playing while you and your partner enjoy your most memorable day ever.

Since music is an integral part of a wedding, a live wedding band can help make your party stand out from other weddings. Given that you and everyone else connected to the wedding would want things to go perfectly at that big and momentous event, one of the most important aspects when planning your day is to consider the music that will set the atmosphere.

When a capable band plays live music at your wedding, there is no denying that an already festive occasion will become even more joyous. A live wedding band actually sets the tempo for the wedding party. But of course, hiring a live wedding band to play at your wedding provides other great benefits.

For one, when people hear live music being played in the background, they become more attuned to the surroundings and they are able to relax and enjoy the company of other guests. Another key benefit provided by a wedding band is that it serves as a focal point for your guests. The band can infuse liveliness and zest into things and provide something exceptional for your guests to enjoy.

Another fantastic benefit of hiring a live wedding band to perform at the after-party is that you are spared from technical errors which can usually be caused by synthetic albums or records. Hearing music played live will surely create an encouraging and cheerful ambiance and will make give your guests a grand time.

There is no mistaking that the noise and vibration control would be greater if the music comes from a live band. Since musicians are capable of balancing the quality of the sound of their act, your guests will still be able to chat and carry on conversations while listening to the music that is being played level-headedly. Your wedding party, therefore, is given a more refined and specialized experience.

More importantly, when you hire a live band, you would not have to involve yourself on the more complex aspect of your wedding entertainment anymore. The band itself will see to the set-up of their stage, the equipment they would need and transporting their instruments to your reception.

So, if you want a truly unforgettable party to cap off your wedding day, hire a cheap wedding band to take care of the live entertainment. - 2361

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Why Choose Live Music For Your Special Occasion

By Andrew Cagney

If you want to only dance the night away, then by all means book a DJ for your event. But if you want great rapport with your guests, so that they enjoy themselves, then think about getting live music at your wedding reception or any other event that you might be planning.

We always want music at our functions because it sets the tone for the day or evening and puts guests into a relaxed state of mind. This is really important, as you want them to have a good time. So getting a live band to entertain and help make it a success, you need to know what to look out for.

Firstly you need to find out if the venue you chose will allow for live music to be played. Will it be alright to set up a stage with lighting and sound equipment? Many wedding venues won't have any problems with this, but just make sure to be safe.

It also depends on which genre of music you like and which you think the majority of your guests will appreciate. You should know the age groups and can work off this to get the most versatile band to do the gig. It is also important for you to tell them what you absolutely won't tolerate and what music you love. They basically should be experts enough to please a wide audience.

As soon as a good relationship as been established between the band and your guests, they will basically lead the way and introduce great songs. Your guests will flock to the dance floor and have a really good time. With slow and fast tempos, even great grandma and grandpa can have a turn on the floor.

It is also important for you to choose a band who don't have their own agenda by playing only their style of music when given the chance. You don't want your guests to feel they must leave the p[arty because of rap or hip hop music being played and no one can understand it. So set the boundaries and request that certain music not be played at all. If you have a mature enough band, then they will know how to handle the evening, without you worrying about it much.

A live band is pretty much at your beck and call for the duration of the event so make sure that they follow your instructions. They should not be drinking on stage and there should never be vulgar language in their music or in their conversations with the guests. They should therefore be professional enough to understand this.

Let's assume you are planning a wedding, then ask the band members to dress appropriately as well. They need not go out to buy new tuxedos or ball gowns, but they should at least be dressed smart casual. If the band has female members then they should not be under-dressed because this would be embarrassing for the bride if everyone is gawking at the lady on the stage and not paying attention to the main attraction.

There is nothing that can beat live music at a celebration party. Whether it be a 21st birthday or a 60th wedding anniversary, a band sets the ambiance and makes it personal for the guests. They are therefore important to your event's success and can never to compared with a DJ. - 2361

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The Truth About The Collapsing Of The Education System

By Gordon Carter

There's money to be made in education, argues Bob Bowdon, although merely if you cut away the unprofitable bits, like good quality teachers. In his documentary "The Cartel," Bowdon, a New Jersey TV news newsman, turns the camera upon the monumental degeneracy and misdirection that has led his state to squander more than any other on its students just with shoddy results. The numbers tell the tale: $17,000 spent per student, and at hand's but a 39% reading proficiency rate, it's distressing to contend that there's a crisis underway, but harder to agree on a solution.

On the one side is the monumental Jersey teachers union and shady school officials, who make certain that, as Bowdon points out in his picture, 90 cents of every tax dollar go for other expenses, including six figure incomes for school administrators and, in a staggering example, a school board secretary who makes $180,000. On the other side are the supporters of a charter education system, private schools in which parents can use tax vouchers to pay tuition and leave behind the public nightmare. One of Bowdon's principal criticisms is that a teacher, even a deficient one, basically can't be fired -- which provides zero effort to do much literal instruction.

"The movie examines lots of diverse aspects of public teaching, tenure, financing, patronage drops, corruption --meaning thievery -- vouchers and charter schools," says Bowdon. "And as such it kind of serves as a swift-moving primer on all of the red-hot topics within the education-reform movement."

"The film started making the round of the festivals in summer 2009, and made its theatrical debut just about a year later, in spring 2010. The movie has started a lot of talk, which ought no doubt carry on with the more-recent release of "An Inconvenient Truth" director Davis Guggenheim's own education expose, "Waiting for Superman." Bowdon says the documentaries can be seen as companion pieces: his focusing on public policy and Guggenheim's taking the human-interest slant. "The two films attain common conclusions," Bowdon says.

The left-brained position means arguments that watch the economics -- money misspent, opportunities wasted. But that isn't to say the film is without heart. Bowdon makes certain his eye is invariably on the people affected, in particular the inner-city students trapped in a damaged system. A girl's tears upon hearing that she wasn't selected to attend a charter school, that she's stuck in her public school, portray the failure of a system as well as Bowdon's charts and interviews.

It's difficult to see a film about corruption in Jersey and not think of the mob, but it's also unmistakable that this is a national problem seen through a tight lens. A watcher anyplace in the country will discern similar failings in their own school system, and may share Bowdon's frustration and eagerness for a resolution. Bowdon puts his faith in the charter schools, where the taxpayer has influence over the kind and quality of instruction. Nevertheless he also knows it'll be an upward struggle to recover control from those who've worked so hard to make education very profitable for the very few. - 2361

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NYC's Coolest Craft Fairs

By Stacy Johnson

NYC is well known for being an exciting creative place so it is not a shock that some of the coolest craft fairs in the world call New York City home. Whether you are visiting New York (you should use New York Hotel Deals for hotel reservations in the city, by the way) or you are lucky enough to live here these are the five top craft fairs in the Big Apple that you should see.

The One of a Kind Show is a juried arts and crafts show held each November. When you go to this craft fair you will see truly unique items that just can't be found at any boring department store. The One of a Kind Show can be found in Manhattan at 7 West 34th St. It is right across from the legendary Empire State Building.

The Renegade Craft Fair is held each June and is located in the McKarren Park in the hipster capitol that is Williamsburg Brooklyn. This is not the type of place you are going to find tired old crafts. This craft fair is filled with real cutting edge artists and crafters from around the country.

The Union Square Holiday Market runs from November through Christmas and is filled with a great assortment of very talented artists in NYC and the surrounding areas. Buy your loved ones unique gifts and support local artists at the same time. This Market is outdoors and a very festive experience for you and your family.

The Fort Green Artisan Market is located close to the Greenmarket on DeKalb Ave. near the Forte Greene Park. It is open from April through October. The artisan market features a wide range of cool items for sale. All artists display and sell their own items which creates a more personal shopping experience.

Brooklyn Artists and Fleas is located on in a warehouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn's north side at 129 N 6th St. It's open every weekend and provides a great environment for community and creativity. For a truly hip Brooklyn experience do some shopping at this really cool market.

If you can't make it to one of these cool craft fairs then you can try ordering handmade jewelry on etsy as an alternative.

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Living In Abundance

By Jan Cooper

The term 'in abundance' refers to being in plentiful supply. A condition of profusion is something which is crucial to an individual's existence. Starting from money, fame, number of houses, luxury cars, the only thing a person seeks is abundance in all. Living in abundance is what each man's life revolves around. The reason why he studied, the reason why he chose the career he did and the reason why he does almost anything he does.

If abundance is the dream that people have why is it that it is always scarcity that they think about. It is the thoughts of 'how little money I have', 'only if I had a big car like them', 'How low my designation is' that fills our minds. Since childhood we have been in the bad habit of churning negative thoughts in our minds instead of positive ones. We are in the habit of seeing the glass half empty and complaining about it instead of seeing it half full.

Remember that a man's destiny is a result of his thoughts. The Law of Attraction is one such principle that prophesizes this.

According to this law, the power of thought attracts the energy of the cosmos and leads to the subject matter of the thought being manifested in a person's life. Thus, if a person focuses its attention on something and believes it to be true then that object will manifest in reality.

Hence, if that be the case it can be concluded that whatever you strongly think about all the time, and focus your attention and energy on, will get manifested in reality. Then don't you think that the reason behind you not being in abundance yet, or rather the reason behind you reading this article in the first place is because all your thoughts have been around scarcity all you life, manifesting the current lack of abundance? Yes, so it is you who has been the reason for the current situation you are in. That being the case, then it is also the absolute truth that you are the only person who can turn things around thereby living your remaining life in abundance.

Thus, the only way out of this is to turn your thoughts completely around. Remember that your thoughts will create your fate. This being said, start with thinking about abundance instead of scarcity. Think about what you have rather than what you don't have. Think about all those things that you have which many other might not, such as a healthy mind, a functioning body, a job, a house, a family, whatever money that you have and be grateful for all of them.

Be grateful for what you have and feel joy, it is only then that you would attract more joy and things will get manifested in life which will give you more of the same feeling. Once you have started with such positive thinking, now train your mind to focus all your attention towards abundance.

Visualize yourself living in abundance and start believing that abundance will be coming your way soon. Charge up this vision with your physical and emotional energy and truly believe from the core of your heart that this vision is true. You will find that your thought would affect the universe and attract abundance in manifesting itself in your life. - 2361

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Los Angeles Painting Classes Talk About Abstract Painting

By Clara Berta

Los Angeles painting classes are good for individuals who actually want to enhance their painting skills. Such courses provide different types and forms of painting like oil painting, watercolour painting and even abstract painting.

The art of abstract painting started a long time ago. Artists began this art several hundred years ago. Actually, you have probably seen some of the more popular abstract paintings before. You might recall a famous abstract painting made by Van Gogh. Picasso also had an abstract painting or two also. Modigliani is also known for his abstract painting work. Thanks to these artists, and many others, the art of abstract painting has gained popularity in the modern world.

Abstract painting is identified in lots of ways. It generally utilizes form and color in a non-figurative way and don't depict any kind of entity or thing in the natural world. It does not show objects in the natural world. Rather, an abstract painting makes use of hues and shapes in a non-representing and non-objective approach. It can be of any person, anything, or just nothing at all. It is typically used to describe cubist and futurist art early in the twentieth century, which shows realistic forms in a simple way, leaving only a reference of the unique subject. Most of these paintings asserted that it only grabbed the natural attributes of the described objects than its outside look. The term abstract painting and abstract art were created to show a cultural phenomenon that had swept the whole western culture. However, the thought of non-figurative or non-objective art was not invented in the 20th century as people have believed. Individuals have already been carrying out non-figurative art since man has figured out to draw. It was thought that the Islam Religion prohibits portrayal of people and had created Calligraphy, which has been considered as a better standard in decorative artistry and 1 form of non-figurative art.

This kind of painting has bold, vibrant, and vivid hues. It also has a lot of biometric shapes that are used in combination with the striking colors to make the artwork be noticeable. It's both odd and stunning to look at an abstract painting. It utilizes a visual language of form, hue and line to make a composition that might exist having a degree of freedom from visual references on earth. It really is a big umbrella under which a lot of types of art lay. It is a very diverse genre that contains many, many artistic representations. Essentially, any kind of art that doesn't try to realistically represent something, and instead uses texture, hues, shapes or space to depict that thing is regarded as abstract.

With Los Angeles painting classes, you can fully grasp abstract painting much better. It is vital that you delight in all forms of art, including the strange art of an abstract painting. It is not as simple as it appears and can be challenging to comprehend particularly for those who aren't directly fascinated to art, but it's really an interesting thing to view. Abstract paintings have meanings, and we usually hear artists mention, it has a goal. For those who see the beauty of abstract paintings, they can readily say that there's a lot more than what meets the eye and it relies on the way the artist views and expresses it, and how the crowd or viewer sees and interprets it. - 2361

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My Breathtaking DVD Voyage

By James Q. Juniper

My friends dragged me shopping the other day. It was this absolutely huge electronics shop. We were just looking around at all the cool stuff. I didn't expect to buy anything, just a way to kill a Saturday afternoon when you don't have anything to do. My friend might have mentioned that he was shopping for a vacuum cleaner or something. What changed my mind completely was when I saw what they had for sale.

They had these portable DVD players that you could take anywhere. I thought you had to have a TV or some kind of monitor to plug your DVD player into. But not these amazing little pieces of advanced technology. They weren't very big, kind of the same size as those electronic dictionaries you see foreign exchange students carrying around with them all the time. And they included the screen as well. At first I thought they wouldn't be that great, because you would still have to plug them in.

That's when the beautiful sales assistant came by and explained to me that they can also run from batteries. Some of these have batteries that run for up to six hours. I started to imagine all the possibilities. I could to sit in the park and watch movies, or go to the library and pretend to study, all the while watching my favorite DVDs. This was wonderful. Hold on a second. Wouldn't the sound from my DVD player bother all the people who were around me and trying to study or something?

That's when I was in for another shock. Quite a few of these DVD players come with headphone jacks. That means you can plug in and listen in total privacy. Nobody around you would feel bothered. It was the perfect solution. And no matter what the sound was in your environment, your headphones would block them out, enhancing your DVD watching experience. But just as I was about to pick one up for purchase, I was hijacked yet again by my imagination. There would be no way a man of meager means like myself could buy one of these, which likely cost upwards of a thousand dollars.

This is where I was delivered the most startling revelation I have ever heard. Some of these were less than a hundred dollars! Truly amazing technology at an affordable price. I probably have that much money on the floor in my car. But of course, in these modern times, most stores accept major credit cards. I grabbed the best one they had and sprinted to the cashier before I changed my mind. And ever since then, me and my DVD player have been best friends. - 2361

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Spain Falls To Switzerland In World Cup Group Play

By Ross Everett

In arguably the biggest upset of the 2010 World Cup, Switzerland used a Gelson Fernandez goal to defeatSpain 1-0. Spain entered the competition as one of the favorites to win the entire tournament, but was shut down by a feisty Switzerland defense. Spain controlled possession throughout and outshot their opponents 25-9, but only 5 of their shots were 'on goal'. It was the 5th consecutive World Cup shutout for the Swiss team, who made it through the entire 2006 World Cup without conceding a goal before being eliminated on penalty kicks in the quarterfinals.

The Switzerland victory also produced a hefty soccer betting payday for their financial supporters. The Swiss were a +1100 underdog to take three points from their opening game. Spain had been installed as a -400 favorite, with the odds on the draw priced at +400. And has become the common refrain during this very low scoring World Cup, the single goal scored went well UNDER the posted total of 2'.

Switzerland employs a 'bend but don't break' defensive style, which allowed Spain to control possession and play but yielded very few significant scoring chances. For the game, Spain held a 74% to 26% time of possession advantage and outshot Switzerland 25-9. Spain's passing game was beautiful-they completed 574 passes, which is the most so far in the 2010 tournament. That is small consolation to the Group H favorites who now find themselves without a point after one game.

After Gelson Fernandez scored on a rare Swiss counterattack, Spain wasn't able to recover. After the game Fernandez seemed as shocked by his second goal in International play as anyone:

"To be fair, I'm not used to scoring goals, so I was a bit surprised. It was a bit of luck."

Switzerland coach said that slowing tempo was the key to victory:

"These were three unexpected points. If you play an attacking game against Spain, you'll lose and suffer one goal after the next."

Spanish coach Vincente del Bosque was undeterred by the loss:

"Today wasn't our day. We have two games ahead of us. We have to find a way to win them."

Despite Spain's #1 FIFA ranking and status as pre tournament favorites, they had a lot of history against them. Only two of the last eight reigning European champions have won their opening match in the World Cup, with the last being Germany in 1998. Furthermore, Spain has never advanced past the quarterfinals in World Cup play since its fourth place finish in 1950.

None of this will help Honduras, who'll have to face Spain in the second game of Group H play. Their undisciplined play combined with a formidable foe that needs to win will most likely produce a blowout result. Spain will have a more difficult time against a solid Chile side in their final Group H game. Switzerland will look to continue their defensive mastery of opponents on Saturday against Chile before they finish their group play schedule on June 25 against Honduras. - 2361

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Texans Slip Past 49ers

By Ross Everett

The Houston Texans have won consecutive games for the first time this season by virtue of a hard fought 24-21 victory over the visiting San Francisco 49ers. The Texans led 21-0 at halftime but fought themselves in a ball game after the Niners scored the first 14 points of the second half. The rally fell short, however, and Houston improved to 4-3 on the NFL season. The 49ers evened their record at 3-3.

Players that bet on NFL football found the game completely irrelevant, however, as it landed right on the pointspread for a disappointing push. After covering their first four of the season against the NFL pointspread, the Niners have a loss and a push in their last two games to leave their record at 4-1-1 versus the number. Houston is now 3-3-1 ATS on the season. The 45 points scored managed to go OVER the total of 44' by a half point. The 49ers evened their NFL totals record at 3-3, while the Texans have gone UNDER in four of seven.

Despite losing a big lead, Houston coach Gary Kubiak was pleased with the outcome:

"We get down, they get up and they all of a sudden grabbed the momentum of the game. But we made some big plays late and defensively Eugene made a big play so it was a big, big win."

Niners' coach Mike Singletary benched quarterback Shaun Hill after a terrible first half and replaced him with Alex Smith. Smith responded by throwing three touchdown passes and getting San Francisco back in the game. After the contest, Singletary explained his move:

"I just thought it was time to make the switch. It was as simple as that. No long, drawn-out thought process. But let's make the change."

Smith explained that he caught the Texans' defense playing passive football in the second half:

"Starting the second half, down three scores, you're seeing some stagnant looks from the defense, they're not throwing as much at you."

Top draft choice Michael Crabtree finally made his San Francisco debut after a lengthy holdout and described what the experience was like:

"I was kind of calm. I practiced on getting calm and coming into the game, knowing what I was supposed to do and executing my plays. I think I did a good job, but I've got some more work to do."

San Francisco will travel east to face the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday, with the 49ers installed as a +11 road underdog and the total set at 45. They'll return home for their next two games, hosting the Tennessee Titans the following Sunday and facing the Chicago Bears off a short week the next Thursday, November 12. Houston will play their next two on the road, beginning with a game at Buffalo on Sunday. That game is currently off the board. They'll play at Indianapolis the following week before a bye week. - 2361

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Mark Coleman Cut From UFC

By Ross Everett

Not too long ago, Mark Coleman headlined UFC 109 facing Randy Couture. Several days later, he's apparently no longer good enough to remain in the UFC at all. On Wednesday, following a lopsided loss to Couture the UFC released Coleman from his contract and cut the veteran heavyweight. Coleman is now free to sign with any other promotion, but at 46 years of age his most likely-and most advisable-course of action is retirement. Retirement is a tough thing for any pro athlete to swallow, however, and fighters in particular have had difficulty in ending their career gracefully.

Coleman became the first UFC fighter to be cut immediately after headlining a PPV event. Others have left due to drug test failures or for other opportunities, but none have ever been cut from their contract. Sources close to the UFC suggest that it was a decision no one wanted to make, but that all felt was unavoidable due to Coleman's age and deteriorating skills. Of course everyone knew of his age and deteriorating skills for awhile now, so the UFC's baleful response is a tough act to buy.

While the fact that Coleman is a shell of the fighter he was at his prime, the UFC's suggestion that they have his best interest at heart is somewhat duplicitous. He was kept around and booked into last Saturday's fight--a fight that no one particularly had any interest in seeing in the first place--simply because he was a fighter that Randy Couture could beat. Were the UFC interested in the well being of their aging fighters there's several others on the roster that should also be cut for the same justification as Coleman. Couture, Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell are all well past their prime but they're still under contract and will all likely fight again. No one wants to *see* an endless parade of old timers into the octagon, but the UFC seems determined to shove their version of the 'senior's tour' down the throats of the MMA fanbase.

Coleman's age has never been a secret and his diminished skill level was evident to anyone who has watched his recent fights. If the UFC was really interested in his physical well being, the main event against Couture should have never taken place. The fight itself wasn't exactly one that UFC fans had been clamoring for and one that met with derision from the MMA media from the time it was announced. The UFC has tried to hide behind a litany of excuses as their PPV buyrates have eroded including the economy and a spate of injuries but at the root of the problem is the hubris of the promotion and the misguided notion that whatever sort of substandard product they serve up will still be bought.

While retirement would be in Coleman's best interest, he may attempt to fight in a smaller US promotion or in Japan where he's well known from his time in PRIDE. He's already a member of the UFC Hall of Fame with a 26-10 career record and has fought the best in the world including Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Mirko Cro Cop. He has a family and kids so his best future would be out of the ring but few fighters have been able to make a clean break from the sport. - 2361

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Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and respected authority on baseball betting. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and sportsbook directory sites. He lives in Southern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.

Zygor In-Game Alliance ... Horde World Of Warcraft 1-80 Leveling Guides Blog Post

By Todd Harmons

This is the Zygor In-Game Alliance ... Horde World of Warcraft 1-80 Leveling Guides Review.

The Zygor Leveling Guides are created by John Cook and are designed to enable World of Warcraft players to quickly increase their level. With the new Zygor Guide you don't have to switch back and forth between screens so you can keep more attention on the game play.

There are two separate screen modes. One is a large picture view that shows you all of the steps that you need to complete to advance your character in the quests. Players do not use this modes a lot because the amount of information affects the game play. The second screen mode is smaller and shows the current and next steps that you need to complete the current quest. A small arrow shows you the direction in which you need to travel to reach the next encounter or step in the quest.

Zygor's Leveling Guide is an easy to use guide for brand new players and it's the least intrusive one. You can learn from the guide your character's level improves.

A great thing about such guides is its interactive components. There are only a few guides that are designed with an in-game guide mode.

A very good feature included in Zygor Guide is the waypoints. Players who have used the original version of this Guide will remember that it was full of waypoints and was filled with so much information that it was almost impossible to use in an efficient manner. As opposed to the old design, the new Zygor Guide gives you only the waypoint for the quest that you have highlighted. You are given a clear map window and when you move your cursor to a waypoint you will be shown the steps that you need when you arrive at this new location. As a WOW tool this comes in handy and new players will greatly appreciate this latest new feature.

With the option feature provided, players change window opacity and increase and decrease the size of on-screen guides, waypoints and icons. A starter guide for each race is included in everyone one of the in-game leveling guides.

For instance, you're playing as an Alliance character. Zygor's In-Game Alliance Leveling Guide includes a Starter Guide for Gnome, Dwarf, Draenei, Night Elf, and the Human races. And if you are playing as Horde character The In-Game Horde Leveling Guide includes a Starter Guide for the, Orc, Troll, Blood Elf, Tauren, and Undead races.

Zygor In-Game Alliance and Horde Guide offers a good learning solution especially for players who have recently entered the WOW arena. These in-game guides enable you to quickly increase your gaming level. Players who have a high level can access special areas of WOW where the competition is also high.

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Break Bad Habits And Reach Goals Using The Power Of Self Hypnosis

By Todd Schuyler

Is self hypnosis a effective tool? Do you have goals you want reach? Are you interested in improving yourself? Can I really stop those bad habits? To the answers to these and many other self hynosis questions read further.

Self hypnosis is usually thought of as a person listening to some type of mass-produced media, intended to induce a willingness to absorb suggestions centered around a specific topic such as weight loss, stop smoking, etc. Unfortunately, this kind of hypnosis is generally taught by someone who has never met the person being self hypnotized.

For example, if you sunburn easily, that last thing you want to hear about is a slow walk on a hot beach. In this case, the "self" in self hypnosis simply means that you listen to it by yourself. How do you incorporate self improvement to hypnosis? To be able to go about self improvement, there are certain aspects in you that should be addressed. Using hypnosis, the negative aspects that are serving as hindrances to improvement must be removed entirely.

A effective self hypnosis should be designed and created by the very person who will ultimately use and benefit from it. Unlike the mass-produced hypnosis, this hypnosis is made for the exact purpose the person wishes, including the precise words and phrases that mean the most to that person.

The true self hypnosis is thus crafted by the person to suit his or her own needs. The benefits derived could only be accomplished with such a personal, one-of-a-kind hypnosis. In this case, the "self" in self hypnosis really does mean that you are hypnotized by yourself!

Below are simple steps of the self hypnosis process. Though lots of variations of this method have been used, these are the basic steps you need to go through in order to hypnotize yourself to accomplish self improvement.

1. Write down your goals from the most important goal to the least important. If all possible, your goals should be measurable.

2. For each goal, you should formulate fitting suggestions which means you have to convert your goals into specific instructions to your subconscious mind on how to achieve each goal.

3. Relaxation. Use the first minutes of your self hypnotic session to get as relaxed as possible. Try to forget all your worries and problems.

4. Start your hypnotic initiation phase by saying and repeating out loud the hypnotic words you have chosen, thinking of these words or listening to a hypnotic tape or CD customized for your hypnotic and goal fulfillment needs.

Before you start up your self hypnotic exercises you should make a time schedule for it. Do your hypnotic sessions every day, five minutes a day is enough. Repeat your suggestions as often as possible during the day. Measure your progress towards reaching your goals. Are you closer to your goal now than you were before you started? Ask yourself.

If you answer negative to these questions, you have to rethink and reorganize your train of thoughts. This is the only way you can find out if this method is really helping you in achieving your self improvement goals. If you want more help. There are good sites out there. I suggestamazing hypnosis resources. Self improvement is now within your reach. - 2361

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By Delia Watson

If you had asked if legal movie downloads were available a few years ago, then the answer was almost certainly no. However, for many years now, people have been using their broadband Internet connections to download pirated movies, or peer to peer movie files. However, this was risky for a number of reasons.

If you consider downloading pirated videos, not only are you breaking the law and risking getting into trouble, including the possibility of a large fine, but you also leave yourself open to getting malicious software and your computer. Many unscrupulous users use the websites where you find the pirated videos to lace their software with viruses. These viruses will harm your computer.

However, convenience is by far the biggest advantage of movie downloads, simply because you don't have to go all the way to your video store just to find what you want. Also, if you order online and wait for delivery, you can be waiting quite a few days and then there can be problems with the mail, making experience even more frustrating. However, the convenience factor when it comes to movie downloads is an absolute godsend for many of us.

As you can probably imagine, downloading movies is a lot more convenient than going down to your local store, where you probably won't even be able to find what you want anyway. Particularly if you have slightly unusual tastes, you will find that your local movie store often does not have what you are looking for.

Ideally, you want to have a fast connection. Almost any broadband connection will do. On the average broadband connection, you should be able to download a movie in couple of hours at most, often much faster. These downloads are large files so your computer needs a decent amount of hard drive space available for your movies.

With a decent movie download website you should be able to download just about any movie you can think of. Anything that requires a monthly subscription should be viewed with suspicion, since a lot of those sites simply give you links to illegal resources yet you are also paying for them.

You should be able to find plenty of choice on the Internet these days. There are many quality sites offering people movie download solutions. Before you make a subscription it is a good idea to check what is available so you can make an informed decision.

If you download DivX movies, you should be up to burn them to a conventional DVD and watch them on any basic DVD player. This is extremely useful of course, and something that most of us who download movies online will want to be able to do. Indeed, DivX is even supported on current mobile phones and portable entertainment systems, making it extremely versatile.

Since most of us will want to play these movies on a TV also, you will want to be able to burn your download to a DVD. This is a great way to build a movie library without spending tons of money. - 2361

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If you live in Los Angeles you probably understand the need for security guard services Los Angeles style. Strong security measures protects your investment and makes sure your rules and the laws are being observed. It will help prevent criminal activity on your property and also deter unruly behavior.

You can design a level of service based on your unique situation and your budget. Guards can monitor and check those entering or leaving the property. Guards can be helpful to guests and visitors and can be used to facilitate communication, announce appointments, deliver mail and packages. Guards are there to protect the safety of employees and visitors.

There are some variations to select from in how you want to implement guards. Will the guards be in uniform or in plain clothes? Does your situation require that guards be armed with a weapon? These are important considerations. Most of the time video and electronic surveillance will be used in conjunction with guards so that one guard can monitor both buildings and grounds. This will reduce the number of guards that need to be working at any one time.

Some businesses prefer to hire their own employees as security guards. However, there are some advantages to using guards from a legitimate security guard agency. A legitimate licensed security guard service must be bonded. Being bonded means the security agency has a liability insurance policy in case they are found at fault in a law suit. This will protect you from being sued if the security agency does something wrong. Being a security guard requires a lot of training. The security agency will assume the cost of this training. It is easier to terminate a guard from an agency if you have to fire them.

The growth of private security services has grown dramatically. More businesses realize the value of investing in security services. The cost of providing security is less than the money you would lose with vandalism, theft, graffiti or law suites. When there is an emergency a trained security guard is there to be the first responder. Your customers and employees will feel safer especially after hours walking in parking lots and obscure places.

You can find security services on the web. They also have listings or ads in the yellow pages. Only hire a licensed bonded legitimate agency. According to the law a person must be at least eighteen years old, pass a background check, and take vigorous classroom training in order to be a private security guard.

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Iowa Survives Tough Test Against Michigan State

By Ross Everett

Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi completed a 7 yard touchdown pass to Marvin McNutt as time expired, allowing the Hawkeyes to take a 15-13 road win over Michigan State University and preserve their undefeated season. Trailing 6-3 at halftime, Iowa mounted a furious drive after Michigan State had scored to take a 13-9 lead with 1:37 remaining in the game. Iowa moved to 8-0 for the first time in school history for the win, and has won twelve straight games overall.

When you bet on college football you learn that you can't count your money until the game was over and such was the case here as Iowa even managed to cover the pointspread as they won outright as +2 road underdogs. Iowa improved to 5-2 against the spread while Michigan State dropped to 3-4 against the number.

Stanzi threw three incomplete passes into the end zone before he hit McNutt with the game winner. There were 2 seconds left on the clock when the play began, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz commended McNutt on his effort to get open on the play:

"He made a nice break inside, made a great grab."

Ferentz was also proud of the way his team responded after falling behind late on the road:

"It speaks to our players, the character that they have. They realized they still had time."

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio also praised his players for their tough defensive stand at the end of the game:

"When we scored at the end, I thought that we had it. I'm proud -- not happy. Proud of the way our football team responded."

The Hawkeyes became only the second team in Big Ten history to win at Penn State, Michigan State and Wisconsin in the same season. Michigan was the first to accomplish the trifecta when they did it in 1997.

Michigan State will take to the road next weekend for a game at Minnesota. They'll host Western Michigan the following Saturday before playing away at Purdue on November 14. Iowa will play their next two games at home, starting with Indiana next Saturday. They'll host Northwestern a week later before a big game on November 14th on the road against Ohio State. - 2361

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Ross Everett is a freelance writer and respected authority on soccer betting. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and sportsbook directory sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.

Styles Of Wedding Photography

By Mark Walters

Organizing a wedding can be tough. Even something as simple as the wedding photography can be complicated so we've put together a guide to the main styles of wedding photography. Firstly, the popular reportage style. Reportage simply refers to the un-posed style of this type of photograph. Typically, the subject will be unaware and the images will appear natural and emotive. This is a relatively contemporary style but has fast become the most popular type of wedding photography today. The natural style accentuates the emotion of the occasion and captures many elements of your day perfectly.

There is another fairly recent addition to the wedding photography fold - another product of the digital generation. Artistic photography allows photographs to be taken of otherwise mundane objects such as wine glasses or table ornaments. These photographs are taken using specific lighting effects or specialist camera angles and modified or enhanced using image editing software. This style gives a fantastic arty feel to many shots and helps capture every element of the day - right down to the detail.

Although reportage photography eliminates the need for time-consuming arrangements and setting up of posed shots, the traditional style of wedding photography is still popular and makes up a decent percentage of all wedding photography packages. Traditional shots are largely posed and consist of more than one person. These photos give good contrast to reportage and artistic shots and often make great framed photographs and ornamental pieces for use after the big day.

Classical wedding photography is a blend of the reportage and traditional styles, allowing a journalistic view of the main parts of your wedding day - walking down the aisle, exchanging rings, signing the register, the first dance and the cutting of the cake just to name a few. The classic style in which these shots are encompassed can offer a warm and regal feel, giving extra insight into the most important moments and ceremonies of the day.

Due to the digital revolution, images can be easily edited to airbrush out blemishes or external objects and colors and details can be enhanced to improve your images. The sharp, crisp quality of digital images will greatly enhance your memories of your wedding day. Most wedding photographers will embrace most, if not all, of these photography styles to ensure you have a wide range of photographs to choose from, giving a number of different angles and styles to your shots. - 2361

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A Website Packed With History Movies

By Melissa Berger

There has never been a more brilliant way to discover about history than through the movies that have been produced for these events. view history movies on line at a reputable free motion pictures site and you can have an alternative to the many other sources of info that are available.

Through the history motion pictures that can be found on the web, you can easily find movies that pertain to a certain event in time and you can watch the events to see the personal stories that have gone along with the events. The combination of the facts that are found in the film and the drama associated with the movie can be a brilliant way for you to learn about historical events while still having your attention maintained through the storyline.

Although many history films include story lines, the facts are still correct that are seen through the film and therefore you can learn while viewing and ensure that you are gaining the right info that comes along with the flick.

While watching these flicks online, you can easily browse by title or event - or even the year that the history films have been produced, to determine which film that you are going to watch. As well as being easily searched, the flicks on line are free of charge and the viewer can easily find that they are able to catch up on their history.

Motion pictures on line are free, and this way you can save the rental costs from the shop. These costs are increasing and at some stores renting a movie can cost up to ten pounds for certain Blu-ray and new release films. viewing even a few motion pictures on line for free can help to offset your entertainment costs as you are paying for nothing out of the ordinary, aside from the web connection. - 2361

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The Truth Regarding The Funding Of The Education System

By Beverley Hudson

There's money to be made in education, argues Bob Bowdon, although merely if you cut away the unprofitable bits, like good quality teachers. In his documentary "The Cartel," Bowdon, a New Jersey TV news newsman, turns the camera upon the monumental degeneracy and misdirection that has led his state to squander more than any other on its students just with shoddy results. The numbers tell the tale: $17,000 spent per student, and at hand's but a 39% reading proficiency rate, it's distressing to contend that there's a crisis underway, but harder to agree on a solution.

On the one side is the massive Jersey teachers union and umbrageous school officials, who see to it that that, as Bowdon points out in his picture, 90 cents of every tax dollar go for other expenses, including six figure incomes for school administrators and, in a astonishing example, a school board secretary who makes $180,000. The other faction are the supporters of charter schools, the private schools that can evade the authority of the public school system and would aid inner-city kids if their taxpayer money could be more carefully used. One of Bowdon's principal criticisms is that a teacher, even a shoddy one, basically can't be fired -- which provides zero effort to do much genuine instruction.

"The movie examines lots of diverse aspects of public teaching, tenure, financing, patronage drops, corruption --meaning thievery -- vouchers and charter schools," says Bowdon. "And as such it kind of serves as a swift-moving primer on all of the red-hot topics within the education-reform movement."

Bowdon's docudrama started touring the festival circuit in summer of 2009 and made its theatrical debut in April 2010. Hopefully it will get a rise, and not be overshadowed, by the more recently released documentary "Waiting for Superman," by "An Inconvenient Truth" director Davis Guggenheim. Bowdon sees the films as complementary, and hopes that "Superman," with its human-interest position, draws more interest to his own, which focuses on public policy. "The two films make exchangeable conclusions," Bowdon says.

The left-brained position means arguments that watch the economics -- money misspent, opportunities wasted. But that isn't to say the film is without heart. Bowdon makes certain his eye is invariably on the people affected, in particular the inner-city students trapped in a damaged system. A girl's tears upon hearing that she wasn't selected to attend a charter school, that she's stuck in her public school, portray the failure of a system as well as Bowdon's charts and interviews.

It's difficult to see a film about corruption in Jersey and not think of the mob, but it's also unmistakable that this is a national problem seen through a tight lens. A watcher anyplace in the country will discern similar failings in their own school system, and may share Bowdon's frustration and eagerness for a resolution. Bowdon puts his faith in the charter schools, where the taxpayer has influence over the kind and quality of instruction. Nevertheless he also knows it'll be an upward struggle to recover control from those who've worked so hard to make education very profitable for the very few. - 2361

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The Many Benefits You Will Receive By Hiring An Executive Firm

By Azwar Khalid

Human resource is the most valuable asset in any company. Even with the best level of technology available, a company is only as good as its employees. The quality of employees in management is even more critical since these are the persons tasked with making direction-changing decisions within the organization. It is therefore imperative that organizations recruit the highest caliber of candidates for executive positions.

Executive recruitment firms are a very good resource for seeking out top level employees. It will cost money to use such firms but the benefit outweighs the cost as the firm provides you with talented individuals who will give you a good return for your money. Many executive recruitment firms specialize in one or a few niche industries or professions. This means that they are up to date on what is hot and what is not within the industry and know what it takes to be successful on the job. More importantly, they will know who the top performers in the industry are.

Executive recruitment firms can handle some of the things that human resources mangers may be uncomfortable with doing. For example, individuals working for one of these firms will directly approach a candidate that would benefit the company greatly who is working with the rival completion. Since their main goal is to find acceptable and outstanding personnel for executive management, they have a large store of information on people who would potential candidates and can search for them at a moment's notice.

They know exactly who has the skills and experience that an organization will be looking for to fill a high-level executive management position. If a company is searching for such personnel but has a set and in place salary scale, an executive recruitment firm can match the money, you are offering with executive personnel who will find the pay to his or her liking.

Recruitment firms always have the advantage of the utmost confidentiality. There are a myriad of reasons why a company itself would not wish to directly approach people working for their competition to offer them a job. Companies using a recruitment firm do not want to bring any unwanted attention to them and avoid any embarrassment if the offer is denied. In this scenario, the recruitment firm acts as an intermediary between the two parties so there is a lack of any friction the situation may cause and keeps possible connections open for the future. This can be very crucial when looking for the right person for an executive position.

Employing the services of a recruitment firms for a less important entry level position would be unwise since this can be expensive and rather unnecessary for a low position. Nevertheless, if an organization is looking to fill its ranks with some new executive management personnel a recruitment firm is the best place to go for experience and quality. - 2361

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Kenneth Macmillan - Facts & Information

By Mark Walters

Born in Scotland in 1929 the choreographer and dancer Kenneth MacMillan is widely regarded to have made an extensive contribution to dance in the 20th Century. From working class roots he grew up in Great Yarmouth and took up dance at the age of 12. He was accepted by the then-called Sadler's Wells Ballet that later became known as The Royal Ballet. A talented dancer, MacMillan was always more comfortable choreographing as opposed to performing.

MacMillan showed great promise as a dancer but he was afflicted with terrible stage fright and soon found himself more comfortable in the role of choreographer. In 1953 he choreographed Somnambulism followed by Laiderette in 1954, both pieces were well received and marked the young MacMillan out as a pioneering and innovative new choreographer. In 1955 he began to work under Sir Frederick Ashton choreographing for the Sadler's Wells Ballet.

A string of successes followed on while MacMillan was at Sadler's Wells Ballet these included Solitaire in 1956, The Invitation in 1960 and The Song of the Earth in 1965. He was also appointed to the position of resident choreographer at Sadler's Wells in 1965.

The same year as his appointment to resident choreographer (1965) MacMillan choreographed his version of Romeo and Juliet, which was met with much critical success. Considered to be one of his most loved pieces of dance. A falling out with The Royal Ballet however saw MacMillan moving to Berlin to work at the Deutsche Oper. It has been reported that MacMillan hated his time there but he stayed for 3 years between 1966 and 1969.

In 1970 MacMillan returned to the Royal Ballet as director where he succeeded Sir Frederick Ashton. He continued to choreograph and produce works of ballet that were widely acclaimed although he resigned as the company's director in 1977. He did not leave The Royal Ballet completely though, reverting back to the role he found the most natural for him - choreographer. Notable pieces of work he choreographed during this period include The Seven Deadly Sins in 1973, Elite Syncopations in1974, Mayerling in 1978, The Prince of the Pagodas in 1989 and The Judas Tree in 1992.

Kenneth MacMillan died of a heart attack in 1992. He left behind him an entire legacy of inspiring dance creations and will be remembered for his contributions to 20th Century choreography. His work divides opinion as he often confronted controversial issues and gritty realism within his works however it cannot be denied that this innovative and creative choreographer shaped the future for further exploration in the world of ballet and dance. - 2361

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Eskimos Outlast TigerCats In CFL Barnburner

By Ross Everett

The Edmonton Eskimos showed a flair for the dramatic in Saturday night CFL action. Trailing 30-21 late in the fourth, Edmonton came all the way back to defeat the visiting Hamilton Tiger Cats 31-30. Noel Prefontaine kicked a clutch 48 yard field goal in the final minute to provide the margin of victory. Edmontons Jonte Buhl intercepted the football with 15 seconds left to put the win on ice.

Despite the exciting finish to the game, CFL bettors who backed the Eskimos were left holding losing tickets. Hamilton easily covered the spread as +7 road underdogs, improving to 5-3 against the number while Edmonton dropped to 3-5. The 61 points scored put the game OVER the posted total of 54. It was Hamiltons second straight OVER, but only their third of the season. Edmonton also has a 5-3 O/U tally.

The Eskimos Arkee Whitlock was the big catalyst on offense, scoring three touchdowns including an important one late in the game to cut the Edmonton deficit to three. Edmonton QB Ricky Ray also enjoyed a productive game, amassing 347 yards on 25 of 33 passing.

Hamilton also put up good offensive numbers, though QB Kevin Glenn did throw two interceptions. Glenn finished with 326 yards on 22 of 39 passing with three touchdowns. The Ti-Cats running backs also fumbled the ball twice, giving the Esks a 4-1 turnover advantage that went a long way to determining the outcome of the game. Turnovers are as costly in the CFL as in the NFL, and you can't win football games if you don't take care of the ball.

Edmonton is now in sole possession of first place in the CFL West with a 5-3 record, two points ahead of Saskatchewan and Calgary. Hamilton is in second place in the CFL East, though are quickly losing sight of the leagues top team. The Montreal Alouettes are threatening to run away with the division, leading Hamilton by six points with a 7-1 mark. Making that margin even more impressive is the fact that the Alouettes were idle this weekend. The Alouettes are already in danger of leaving the rest of the division to play for second place.

Both teams will be in action on September 7th, as each faces their provincial rival in a traditional Labour Day battle. Edmonton will play at Calgary, while Hamilton will host the Toronto Argonauts. Both sets of rivals will rematch at the others home field just four days later. - 2361

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Music Lessons - History And Role Of The Piano In The Modern World

By Aikednea Johansen

The modern piano established its form from 2 keyboard instruments, the clavichord and the harpsichord, which originated from early in music history. These keyboard instruments operate on the principle of direct connection between the applied force or pressure of the player on the keys, and the volume of sound. Which means, the harder the pressure or force the player applies on the keys, the louder the sound of the instrument; the lighter the touch, the softer the sound.

Earlier musicians, nevertheless, encountered a problem with the clavichord and harpsichord: the sound was fairly diminutive when compared with how they would have wanted it to be, considering the fact that keyboard instruments were frequently played in large rooms (chambers), cathedrals and churches.

Approximately the year 1700, Italian instrument maker Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655-1731) made the new keyboard instrument and coined its name from the very fact that it could both play "piano" (soft) and "forte" (loud), dealing with the problem of the old keyboard instruments. Thus, the pianoforte, or what we call shortly now as the piano.

Aside from the direct connection between the fingers on the keys and the sound, the piano likewise has 2 different pedals which are the "sustain" or damper pedal and the "soft" pedal. The sustain pedal allows the pianist to hold the tone or sound despite releasing the key. The soft pedal veils or muffles the sound. There's as well a third pedal known as the "sostenuto" pedal. However, not all pianos have this.

Other sorts of keyboard instruments include the pipe organ which has been most popular from 1600-1750, when it was generally used for church music and considered then as the "king of instruments". The accordion is also another kind of keyboard instrument, as well as the modern organ and electric keyboard.

The function of the piano in the modern world is very versatile. The piano can handle a wide variety of musical types from classical to pop to jazz. It can appeal to a wide range of audiences from music connoisseurs in concerts or artists in theatres, to children and pupils in pre-schools. Extremely noticeably too, piano students can very well play many other instruments too, even without its formal training.

The piano is also a very relevant tool in the culture of society. Ever since the turn of the 20th century, several households have been able to acquire their own piano. From this assessment, we can infer that modern society is convinced in the benefits of studying music and piano in particular.

In nearly every gathering (social, religious and even political), a person cannot undermine the important role of music. It expresses ideals. It bonds the youth. It provides for a positive, productive & creative channeling for this generation's aggression and collective angst.

The importance of music on the development of a person, and at some point, of society can't be understated. Maybe it is time to rethink how this important element of cultural and social development in our society has been treated.

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The Ease Of Using Movie Download Services

By Doreen Giles

Most people love movies and some people watch them nearly everyday. They are aired on TV stations and are also available for rent and purchase in stores and online. However, it can sometimes be a pain to go out to a store to get a movie or to wait for one to reach you by mail. This is where movie downloads come into the picture.

The act of downloading a movie is still a very controversial thing to do, even though people have been doing it for ages. This is because there are illegal as well as legal downloads and some people do not know the difference. The movie industry thinks that illegal downloading causes them to lose money because a download means that the person is not paying for the movie. Other people think it is a good thing because it increases access to films and people might then buy them later.

It is possible to download films easily today because of the increases in speed of Internet connections. The increase in the number of services and people who subscribe to those services has also helped drive the technology forward.

You can download movies illegally and legally. However, if you download them illegally and you are caught, you will get in quite a bit of trouble, which can include a hefty fine as well as jail time.

Some people download films by using an application called a download client. This kind of application is fine to have on your computer, but if you get movies through such a client and you do not have the permission to have those movies, that is illegal and you can get into trouble for doing so.

You can watch movies legally on the Internet. These services are easy to find by doing a simple Internet search. A lot of these companies will require some sort of payment in order to access the movies and they usually do not let you put the movies on your computer hard drive. Instead, the films are viewed within the Web browser and you are given limited access.

When signing up for a movie streaming service, you will have to give some details. This includes your full legal name, a billing address, a phone number, and a payment method. You will also be asked for age by some companies in order to make sure you are old enough to watch R rated movies.

Watching a movie through a streaming service is very easy to do. You can search for the movies you want to watch by looking for its title, the actors in it, or its director. You can also browse the entire library by genre. When you decide which film you would like to watch, you add them to your cart. When you are ready to watch them, they will be there waiting for you. However, they will not be there forever. They do expire.

There are illegal and legal movie downloads. It is easy to find the legal kind if you try, but make sure you have a good Internet connection. - 2361

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Entering A Photography Contest

By Tim Jackson

Entering a photography contest and be judged by their peers is the best way to assess an individual's photography talents . After putting all the work into learning about photography and gaining the skills needed to take decent photographs, entering a photography contest can seem like the next appropriate step to take. It is a way to have your work viewed by other photographers, thus advertising your skills on a wider level. A photography contest generally comprises of various levels and areas of photography and so it is important for the contestants to be certain of categories that they should be submitting their work to. It can be necessary to pass certain requirements and/or to pay fees in order to enter a photography contest.

Some photography contests only allow amateurs to enter and this can keep the contest fair, as it will not pit a total amateur against a professional. This is also why there tends to be different categories and skill levels. The category is important, as it can be very hard to judge macro photography against general wildlife photography. Entering a photography contest is a good idea for any photographer whether they win or lose. It can give the photographer an idea of how they may improve their work and also give examples of what their peers are working on in the meantime. Entering many contests can provide the background to enable a photographer to win contests in the future. Losing a contest does not mean that the photographer is bad at what they do; it simply means that they did not provide what the judges were looking for at that time.

Winning a Photography Contest

Winning a photography contest can be a stroke of luck for many people. Some win on their first try by simply having an excellent piece of work on show. Nobody is perfect however and there is always room for improvements. The contest will probably have some requirements or be looking for a certain type of photography in particular and it is important to bear this in mind. Entering the same contest every time it runs can be helpful as it may provide background into the type of work that appeals to the judges and so the contestants can aim for this in the future.

Entering a wide variety of contests can be advantageous on various levels. It can advertise a person's work to a large amount of people and begin establishing a photographer's name in the field. The various judgments and critiques can be more useful than compliments as they help the photographer focus on areas they need to work on. Winning a photography contest can also be helpful to those that are interested in becoming professional photographers, as winning competitions can be a nice addition to a resume, especially if the contest is particularly prestigious. - 2361

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