“Charming cottage-like home with gorgeous views of the nearby majestic mountains. Three beautiful bedrooms, one of which is a palatial master suite with its own private bathroom and spacious walk-in closet! Capacious living room, with crystalline detailing! Cozy kitchen with the very latest in appliances. Stunning huge fenced yard carpeted with emerald-green grass and featuring two imposing maple trees. Close to all amenities! Motivated seller is eager to sell this hidden gem to the discriminating buyer!” Okay, maybe the above is a wee bit exaggerated, but not by much. Anyone who has done even a cursory search for a home can attest that the use of so-called “descriptive language” is rife in real estate listings. Sometimes it seems that the person writing these descriptions is under the impression that the more adjectives, the more impressive the listings sound. Home seekers want to know as much as possible about the home they are considering contacting you for more information on. In these times where home values have plummeted and many agents are trying to convince disbelieving homeowners that their home isn’t worth anywhere near as much as they think they’re going to sell it for, flowery language can be seen as a way of masking drawbacks and make buyers suspicious before they even set foot in the place. So, let’s take the above ad and work some magic on it: “Investigate this mid-sized 3 bedroom home on a half acre lot. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet and own bathroom. Kitchen has recently been renovated and has an ENERGY-STAR rated fridge and stove. Open-concept living room opens up onto the patio with new shatterproof sliding glass doors. The fully fenced yard has two mature maple trees that shade the patio area. 3 blocks away from corner store and within 5 blocks of Realtor’s Elementary and Broker’s Middle School. On bus route.” So many more facts, combined into an easily-understood informational paragraph. While there are few frills in this ad, it points out the features of the home and implies many benefits (near schools, conveniences and transportation). Defining precisely what the home has to offer instead of hiding it under perfumed phrases makes it seem more reasonable and attractive. The rampant adjectives and overused superlatives in real estate advertising have become so common that they are often mocked as clichés. While an adjective thrown in with useful facts can be a charming accent, home buyers are more impressed by facts that help them decide whether the home is right for them. By paring down listings to sentences that impart needed facts while still being readable, you will make it more likely that home buyers will not ignore your listing by assuming that the flowery sentences hide faults and flaws. Illustrated Properties is a Jupiter FL real estate company with professional, effective services to help you succeed in the local market. Visit TedSoldIt.com for information on local neighborhoods like Juno Beach real estate, and to see listings of homes for sale.

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Author, Reviewer, Interviewer, Writer & Editor Born and raised in Iowa, Cindy Bauer grew up the youngest of three children. An avid reader since early childhood, she often dreamed of becoming a writer. Cindy graduated from Assumption High School in 1975, married her husband Robert in 1976 and left her dream behind. When her mother became terminally ill, Cindy and her husband relocated to Missouri in 1986 to assist with her care. They decided to stay and make it their home. Cindy’s dream to write was sparked when she began working for a daily newspaper. She published her first novel, Chasing Memories, in 2006 and her second, Shades of Blue, in 2007, both of which were edited by her sister, a former journalism teacher. In early 2008, Cindy severed ties with her publisher. She then rewrote and republished both those novels in 2008. But editor “sis” is not the only family member involved with Cindy’s writing career. Cindy enlisted the assistance of her brother, an artist and lyrics writer, to design the new covers for Shades of Blue, republished November 2008, and Crystal Clear, June 2009. Besides writing and marketing her own works, Cindy now freelances as a writer and editor, and also reviews for Bookpleasures and New Leaf Press. She recently joined the staff as a volunteer at Visual Arts Junction and contributes articles revolving around writing, publishing and marketing. “I believe the Lord has chosen me to spread His word through my words and who am I to question His plans for me?” Copyright ©2008 Cindy Bauer “Dreams can be turned into reality if one has the courage to try. Failure comes only to those who don’t.” Copyright ©2006 Cindy Bauer Inspirational Fiction - Good for the Soul! “The Memory Box Trilogy” Chasing Memories by Cindy Bauer First in the Memory Box Trilogy Steven and Laura Thompson have the ideal marriage, and the birth of Annie only strengthens their bond. Life is perfect, as if they have forever, until everything changes in an instant with one man’s careless decision - to drive while intoxicated - and the resulting accident leaves Laura a widow. Now a single mother, Laura struggles to move on with her life but two years later, an unimaginable tragedy strikes again. While shoveling her elderly neighbor’s snowy walk, a careening car slides into her on an icy patch on the street, and leaves Laura with no memory of either Steven or Annie! Laura grapples to make sense of the missing pieces of her past, living in the present with a daughter she can’t remember, a friend she doesn’t know but must learn to trust, and a future filled with uncertainties. A beautiful memory box, handcrafted by her elderly neighbor and given to her at Christmas, is filled with precious mementos in the hopes she will one day remember. As Laura instinctively fights for survival, her eventual surrender to a God of love brings hope, healing and a new wholeness to her shattered life “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” ~~1 Corinthians 13:13 - NIV Chasing Memories Book Review: “Chasing Memories is a heart-touching story, with a bittersweet conclusion. This is a touching storyline. I read with anticipation, hoping for a happy finale, but I was left with the feeling of melancholy. Cindy Bauer writes well, creating believable story lines and likable characters. I enjoyed this read quite a bit, and I admired Laura’s strength, despite the hard knocks. Great Read!” Reviewer: GhostWriter ************************************************************************ Shades of Blue by Cindy Bauer Second in the Memory Box Trilogy When Susan Barnes accepted the position at the law firm and moved to Kansas City, leaving her best friend and small hometown behind, she never dreamed she would fall in love and get married. A beautiful handcrafted memory box given to them as a wedding gift becomes her most treasured possession. She’s eagerly looking forward to filling the box with years of sentimental mementos, marking their journey through life together. Tom Watson is a strikingly handsome young attorney with a very promising future. But it isn’t long before Susan discovers Tom is not the man she thought she had married. Behind those sparkling gray-blue eyes, lies a secretive side to her new husband and beginning with the birth of little Tommy, she suddenly finds herself on an emotional roller coaster ride, which ultimately costs her an extremely hefty price. Once a strong Christian woman, now driven to the lowest level possible at the hands of her beloved, Susan summons up the strength to surrender her life into the loving hands of God, once again, for He is their only hope. But will they be able to escape from danger in time? Don’t miss what happens next when all of your favorite characters in Chasing Memories, return in Shades of Blue — Second in the Memory Box Trilogy! “We live by faith, not by sight.” ~~ II Corinthians 5:7 - NIV Shades Of Blue Book Review: “This book is fabulous. Shades of Blue picks up where Chasing Memories stopped. All the characters from the first book have returned along with some new ones. Susan Barnes portrays the main character in this book. She goes through some trials and rough times, but manages to overcome the odds by the end of the book. Be prepared to read this book in one sitting as you will not want to put it down once you start it. I give it 5 stars!” Submitted by: Rebecca Albin, Clinton, MO *********************************************************************** Crystal Clear by Cindy Bauer Third in the Memory Box Trilogy Annie Thompson, DVM. She loved her new title and is anxious to get her new veterinary clinic opened up and hang her sign out front. She’s been dreaming of this day since she received Max for Christmas when she was a little girl. But someone is bent on revenge and is making sure Annie’s new business doesn’t succeed. He, or she, is stalking her and mysterious accidents result in setback after setback, causing Annie to seek refuge at Susan’s shelter, New Beginnings. But who could possibly be behind everything? And why? Annie’s mother, Laura, is also a victim of the unknown stalker, making the puzzle even more mysterious. Neither of them can recall any enemies or anyone who would wish them harm. So how are the two connected? Could it be Jordan Wentworth, Annie’s former boyfriend? Is he seeking revenge because she broke off their relationship and went to college? In this final installment in the Memory Box Trilogy, find out what happens next as the complete story unfolds, revealing the truth as Annie discovers the importance of a loving and merciful God and the value of family in her life when her mother passes her most prized possession, the memory box, on to Annie. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” ~~ I Corinthians 2:9 - NIV Crystal Clear Book Review: “Crystal Clear is a story wrought with mystery, intrigue, plenty of suspense, and sweet romance. You won’t want to miss this final installment in the Memory Box Trilogy. And keep your eyes on Cindy Bauer. She is a fine author who knows how to weave a wonderful story and balance it with biblical truths that will inspire and challenge the reader. The Memory Box Trilogy belongs on every reader’s bookshelf.” Reviewed by Sharlene MacLaren, Author Whitaker House Publishing Visit Cindy Bauer by William Potter for Books In Sync.com

Article Marketing is a technique that is very good for promoting your product or website. And, one of the best things about it is that you can do it for free. In addition, unlike other forms of advertising, your articles will provide you with traffic for many months in the future. These are some of the secrets to get thousands of article page views. Almost all word processors provide you with technology to check for spelling and grammar mistakes. They are called spelling and grammar checkers. After you have completed writing an article, take advantage of this technology and make sure your article is error free. The title of you article has a powerful impact on whether or not people read it. Take the time to develop enticing titles that attract readers. A good title will attract ten times the page views of articles with titles that are hastily written. Good articles should provide targeted details on a variety of subjects. Broad general articles that provide few very specific details should be avoided. Targeted articles almost always perform better than broad general ones. The best articles are relatively short. In this fast paced world, time is at a premium and people won’t read an article that takes 20 minutes. Make it short and keep your articles between 350 and 600 words. Include links to your website and products in the resource box, but do not fill it with personal information. No one cares about your ugly kids or where you went to school. Never copy someone else’s work. This is called plagiarism and it is illegal. In addition to being illegal and unethical, it can carry stiff legal penalties. Follow the article directory’s submission policies. Failure to follow these rules is the number one reason why articles are rejected. So, try these article marketing secrets and get thousands of article page views. Do you want to learn more about how to make money online? Get my Free ebook entitled, How To Make Money Every Day! Free ebook - Make Money Every Day! Write Small Reports And Make Big Money! Make Money Writing

I’m in the midst of doing some touch up for Leads Leap sales letter. While writing the sales letter, I recalled some powerful tips Ewe China has shared with me (personally, over a cup of coffee). Remember I told you that Ewe likes to compose and test different kinds of sales letters? Talking about writing powerful sales letters, for more detail visit .web-sales-letter-supreme.com I truly believe that he’s the MAN, not because he is famous but because a number of my successful clients (those who advertise with me) use his strategies. In today’s blog post, I’m going to share with you 3 powerful tips that chances are, no one has told you before. I’ll use one of his actual sales letters to illustrate to you how to use these 3 strategies. 1) Convert every testimonial into a headline We all know that adding testimonials is a powerful way to increase the conversion rate. What most advanced marketers do when it comes to adding testimonials is to add a photograph, add an audio testimonial and highlight some of the important quotes. One thing that Ewe did differently is that he will take one phrase from each of his testimonial and turn it into a headline for that particular testimonial. Take a look at these testimonials to see what I mean. Do you see that every testimonial has a red color headline? Fact is, most people are not going to read every testimonial. These outstanding headlines allow the prospects to quickly grasp the gist of every testimonial. The idea is to quickly increase the confidence of the prospects in you and your product without having to go through every testimonial. Brilliant strategy I am using now without fail. 2) Create a summary break down of the value of each offer and let the audience know what the total value is Many marketers like to throw in lots of bonuses to increase the perceived value of their offer. This has been a known strategy to increase the conversion rate. But when this idea was popularized, what most marketers did was to overwhelm the prospects with so many bonuses that the prospects lost focus. The idea of adding bonuses is to increase the overall value of your offer. To achieve this ultimate objective, for more detail visit .killer-sales-letters.com Ewe created a table that lists down every offer that he’s made and attach a monetary value to each offer. He then summed up all the values and gave a grand total value of say $2,345.00. (But for a limited time, you can get everything at just $47. tha an…..) Click here and SCROLL UP two pages to see what I mean. You may think this is hype. It is. But it works! I’ve been in the advertising industry for more than 2 years now. Everyone says they don’t like hype. But the truth is they do. A hyped up sales letter sells better than a no-hype sales letter, especially in an advertising environment, i.e. strangers selling to strangers. 3) Re-emphasize the main benefits of your product before asking your prospects to buy After reading a long sales letter, it is indeed possible for someone to lose focus on what’s your main offer. Also, have you ever come across a long sales letter with everything under the sun but the only thing that you fail to find is the price? This is not a joke. I ever read a sales letter in which I had to use the search function to search for the ‘$’ sign so as to find out how much the product cost! What Ewe likes to do is to put everything into a box, just before asking the prospects to buy. .10steps-to-killer-web-copy.com .sales-page-rapid-fire.com

Cradle of a Nation: A Story of Colonial Virginia, Diana M. Johnson, 2006, ISBN 0966150449 Set in 1700s Virginia, this is one family’s story in Colonial America, before words like “revolution” and “independence” sweep the land. If there is such a thing as a “good” slave owner, that’s William Daingerfield. Early in the book, he finds his white overseer mercilessly beating a slave without his consent. Not only does he stop the beating, and do what he can to nurse the slave back to health, he fires the overseer, and has him thrown in jail. This being a tobacco plantation, when harvest time comes, he is not afraid to get dirty in the fields, alongside his slaves. This story is told by young Will Daingerfield, and Davy, his personal servant. Despite that master/slave wall between them, having grown up together, they are nearly inseparable. Will is sent to the William and Mary Grammar School to get an education, and Davy goes with him. Allowed to sit in on Will’s classes, still as his personal servant, Davy ends up getting educated, and learning how to read. Later, Will asks Davy why he doesn’t talk better, now that he’s educated. Davy basically says that if other whites don’t get on his case, and even threaten to kill him, for trying to “act” white, his fellow slaves will. Back at the plantation, the years pass. Will becomes master of the plantation, and there are marriages, births and deaths, including both of Will’s parents. Will’s first wife, Catherine, dies in childbirth. A number of years previously, at a fancy ball, when Will was a teenager, he met a child named Apphia, who boldly said that one day she was going to marry Will. Well, “one day” has come, and as Wife #2, she bears Will several children. Years later, Will’s son, and Davy’s son, join the Virginia army to fight the French and Indians to keep Virginia’s access to the Ohio River valley. Both Will and Davy realize that things have come full circle, that they are getting on in years, and, every day, hope and pray to see their sons coming up the road. At the end of this book, the author mentions that the characters in this book were real people. The author still does her usual excellent job at making the characters and story feel real. It is an interesting story, and is very much worth reading. Paul Lappen is a freelance book reviewer whose website, Dead Trees Review, has over 700 reviews on all subjects, with an emphasis on small press books.

Six sigma works on a hierarchal structure. It constitutes of White Belts, Green Belts, Black Belts and Master Black Belts. Each belt is distinguished from other on the basis of its skill level and scope in terms of process improvement. White Belts are at the bottom ladder of Six Sigma, which means that they go through a high level overview on Six Sigma with the primary objective of familiarizing them with terminology related to Six Sigma (mean, standard deviation etc.).Mostly all the employees in the company are trained at the White Belt level. White Belts may help Green Belts and black belts in data collection. Next level is Green Belts who are trained in Six Sigma at a much more detailed level. Their training may range from a few days up to few weeks. They are trained in process improvement techniques including the Six Sigma DMAIC road map for improving results. Green Belts usually lead smaller projects within their business unit or support portions of larger projects led by a more experienced Black Belt. Green Belts usually undertake process improvements in their specific functional areas. Green Belts are usually not exposed to advanced Six Sigma concepts, so they are not equipped to solve really tough problems. The third level of Six Sigma is Black Belts. Their training includes application of yet advanced statistical tools and techniques for process improvements. Black belts work on projects which are cross functional in nature and are of a more strategic importance to the company. Their training varies to a week to four weeks. It is advisable to undergo the Black Belt training after the Green Belt, as the Black Belt builds on top of the Green Belt course. The final level on the Six Sigma ladder is that of Master Black Belts. These individuals are champions of Six sigma and devote their 100% time to implementation of Six Sigma in projects. They generally spearhead projects which are organization wide in their scope. They are also responsible for training and mentoring of Green Belts and Black Belts. To Know More: Visit our website at: .benchmarksixsigma.com Also, JOIN FREE DISCUSSIONS ON SIX SIGMA - Please visit .benchmarksixsigmaforum.com

Getting a tattoo can be a great experience if you do it properly, but not thinking things through and just getting ink for the heck of it is not the best idea. If you truly want a tattoo you need to do your research like you would with anything and tattoos are no different. I for one being a tattooed person love to encourage non-tattooed people to go out and get inked, if it is something that they truly want to do. I also find great pleasure in being able to educate them on tattooing and things you should be concerned about. First and foremost DO NOT get inked if you have been drinking. The rule of thumb is not to have any alcohol or drugs in your system when getting tattooed. The reason being it can alter the tattoos appearance and drinking thins your blood which means you will bleed more. Secondly, the sun is not your friend when it comes to getting fresh ink. You must stay out of the sun until your tattoo has fully healed, which usually is about two weeks. Also be 150% sure you want the tattoo design you have picked out. Another huge tip that people tend not to follow is go small. Trust me you don’t want to end up like me and 8 years later after getting a tattoo feel it is way too big. If you have always wanted to get a tattoo for whatever reason. I say what better time than now! Muster up some courage and go to your local tattoo studio and get that ink you have always wanted. But please take the few suggestions above to heart. You honestly have to live with this tattoo decision for the rest of your life. Your Tattoo Friend Ashley

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Have you ever wanted to travel the world and make money for writing about what you see? It’s not as hard as you may imagine. Using a few underground techniques, you can be making a healthy income in no-time flat for writing about traveling the world! Here are the ways you can make money as a travel writer: 1) Traditional Method: Selling Your Stories To Travel Magazines and Newspapers This is the most common and most well-known method. Ironically, it also pays the least of all the methods. You can take two paths when selling your article to a magazine. First you can query a magazine on their interest about a particular subject. If interested, they will agree to buy your article if it meets their standards. The second method is to write the article, then try and sell it. To find magazines and periodicals that purchase travel stories, go to the library and check out the most recent Writers Market and you’ll have over a dozen periodicals that pay anywhere from a few hundred bucks to a few thousand dollars for an article. The risky side to this is that there are no guarantees of payment, and you must either have a great story or be a great writer to make this work. Not impossible, just tough. 2) Writing For Other People’s Blogs If you can write a 400-1500 word post on any given subject, you can sell the post to a blog at a set price. Heres why: Blogs constantly need new content. It’s how they stay fresh with their readers and how they stay well-ranked in the search engines. However, writing a new post every few days is a difficult task! If you take over that task for a blog owner, you’re going to be saving them a TON of time and effort, providing their readers with great value, and making an income for a project that is relatively easy for you to complete. You can get paid anywhere from 20 bucks to a few hundred dollars for this kind of writing… and it’s a LOT easier to do that writing for a magazine. Think of it: You spend a day writing 5 articles and sell the articles for $30 dollars each. Now you’ve made $150 dollars for a couple of hours of work and everyone is happy. 3) Writing for Your Own Blog Another option is to write your own blog and use your travel stories to drive traffic to it. You’d be surprised at the number of bored, lifeless people who want to live vicariously through someone traveling the world. You can then monetize your blog by selling adspace or selling products related to your blog. This sounds basic, but it has made many-a-traveler tens and even 100’s of thousands of dollars per year. 4) Completing Writing Projects on ‘Project’ Sites There are literally hundreds of writing projects posted every single day on Elance, Guru, DoMyStuff, and other ‘project’ posting websites. All you have to do is set up a free account as a content provider, then answer people’s requests for writing projects. Once you’re done, the funds will be electronically deposited into your bank account, and you can withdraw the money from any ATM in the world. You can then pick up another project… or complete several projects all at once! Many projects go for $1000+ dollars, so it doesn’t take a lot of these to be able to travel well and travel often. You can even do the work on the airplane ride to your next destination! If you have any writing skill at all, you will be able to pick one of these methods and become a well-paid traveler. To get your copy of our free step-by-step guide showing you how to make money as you travel without ever holding a ‘job,’ visit .moneyfortraveling.com. The expert authors at .MoneyForTraveling.com have all made a substantial internet income while traveling or they have been hired and paid well to travel the world and will show you how to do the same. **Attn Ezine editors/Site owners** Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine or on your site as long as you leave all links in place. You may not modify the content and must include our resource box as listed above. However, you may sign up as an affiliate at MoneyForTraveling.com and insert your affiliate links to earn income for your efforts.