Over the past few years, we at Technetium, Inc. have had the opportunity to deal with Snap because of our model 14000 Snap servers. One day we installed new managed switches and the Snap Web-based management console would no longer operate. It would just hang at gigabit speed. To make a long story short, after exhausting all of my options on the Internet, I sent Snap technical support an email to try and resolve the problem. Here is their response:
Your case, 000000000005476, was updated. Please refer to the information below for our response. Please Click here if you need additional support on this issue.
Please do not reply to this email as it will not be seen by a live representative.
Your Query:
I have 2 snap 12000s and they will not negotiate 1000tx to my Dell Powerconnect 5324 switch. I'm afraid to set the nic in debug to anything other than auto.
It also shows half duplex when the switch shows full duplex.
Thank you in advance,
Todd Foster
Our Response:
Good morning Todd.
Again this is not technical support. We can be reached on a pay-per-incident of $120.00 through our 2 numbers: 408-934-7274 and 321-207-2000.
Sincerely,
Adaptec Customer Service
To my dismay, they wanted $120 just to talk to me, and my bet is they wanted another $1,000 or so to upgrade the software. On their Website I could not find any way to buy support for this model any more. And by the way, to add replication between 2 of their Snap servers, it would cost something like $1,000 per box.
So, here we are, with 2 boxes, no support, and I'll bet that you can't even buy parts for it any more from Snap, much less anywhere else (maybe eBay?).
Off we go to buy new NAS replacements. Originally these 14000's were $10K apiece, for roughly 1TB of storage. All things being equal, I should be able to buy a NAS box for really cheap (yeah right!). What I found was that a high-quality NAS system that would do RAID 5 would cost between $3,500 and 4,500, not to mention that a 1TB Snap 520 would be over $5K. That is when we decided to build our own NAS servers!
With a great backround in PC/server hardware, it was easy for me to pick top-quality hardware and brand name components. I still have Pentium Pro servers that work! I chose the best hardware, put it in a rack mount server case, and voila! I have a NAS server. Here is the list of components:
* FreeNAS redone to work with the hardware that we provide
* Kingwin 4 in 3 Multi-Drive Bay SATA Internal Hot Swap Mobile Rack, w/ Key Lock, LED Indicator & Two 40mm Cooling Fans
* SONY Beige DDU1615 Internal EIDE 16X DVD-ROM Drive
* Enermax ELT500AWT 500W Power Supply
* 4U IPC-4071 Rackmount Chassis Server Case - Beige Color
* Transcend TS256MCF45I-D flash card
* 4 ea. Seagate(ST3500630NS)500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM 16MB Buff Hard drive
* Addonics ADSACFW CF to SATA adapter
* SUPERMICRO|MBD-PDSME+
* 3WARE 9650SE-4LPML SATAII RAID controller
* INTEL XEON 3060 775 2.4G 4M
* 1Gx2|Kingston DII667 KVR667D2N5K2/2G
We need an OS now, and for that I picked FreeNAS (http://www.freenas.org) which runs on FreeBSD. You can't ask for a more stable operating system. And by the way, the FreeNAS OS runs from memory and boots from a CF card (no chance of the hard drive crashing and destroying the config). This custom built NAS system has turned out great, and our client is very pleased with the money we saved them.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
10 More Steps to Internet Success
This article will teach you the basics of starting your first internet business. You'll be introduced to some very useful products and services. You can also use this as a checklist to help stay focused and make it easier to set up and improve your internet business.
1) ‘Find a Market’ - Find a market before you decide on a product. If you pick a product first then find out later there isn’t a market for it, you will have wasted a lot of time and money. So be sure to look for the market first. Also try to find an area that inspires or excites you. If you find your passion then it’ll be easier to stay motivated when building your business. Use Google to search different keywords. Try searching with Yahoo to see what else is selling. Check eBay for all their different categories. And use ClickBank to look for interesting markets. When you locate a market and find out what people want, all you’ll have to do is sell it to them. After your first internet project is up and running, and is profitable, then you may want to start looking for your next market. Remember it's very easy to jump from one project to the next before the first one is finished. So try to find a market or project that you really like and stay with it until its making money.
2) ‘Find a Product’ - After finding a market you’ll need to find a product to sell. You could search the internet to see what other people are selling to get some ideas. Or buy resale rights to a product. Maybe you can sell an affiliate product. Remember you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Find a product someone else is selling and make it a little better, different, lower in price, or add a bonus whenever someone buys from you. If you choose to sell digital products you will find many extra benefits such as: no shipping or handling, low start up cost, your profit margin will be close to 100%, your customer will get their product right away. And a lot of it can be set up automatically so there’s less work for you. Make sure to take full advantage of the automation possibilities of the internet.
3) ‘Get a Domain Name’ - You’ll want to have your own domain name. Try to think of a few different names because your first choices may not be available. Choose a short name and it will be easier for people to remember. If possible get domain names ending with .com or .co.uk. You should also try to get a name to match your product. And maybe use keywords in your domain name to get a better listing on search engines.
4) ‘Hosting Companies’ - The purpose of hosting company is to keep your website running properly. They will make sure everything is working properly so your customers can navigate through it and buy your product or service. This is a very important responsibility. If your website isn’t working properly or not at all then you are losing money. You may find some free hosting companies, but you really do get what you pay for. So it may be better to use a paid hosting company.
5) ‘Create a Website’ - Create a website so your customers can buy your products 24 hour a day. You will be competing with lots of other website's so try to make yours unique. If your site takes a long time to download your potential customers will go somewhere else. Graphics are nice to look at but slow to download so have more text and less graphic. Remember its words that sell products. To get ideas for you website search the web and look for sites that you like. Make sure your website is easy to navigate. And if you are short on time and have the money you could hire a professional to build your site. Or if you want to save money you could do it yourself.
6) ‘Payment Processor’- To collect money for your products you will need a payment processor. Make sure that you accept credit cards because most transactions will be made with them. You should also consider other options as well, like accepting cheques and postal orders. And you may want to use PayPal. The more ways you can collect money the more sales you’ll make. And if you’re selling a digital product you may want to use ClickBank.
7) ‘Auto responder’ - If you want to make your internet business easier, then you’ll want to automate as much as possible by using auto responders. You can automate a lot of your every day business tasks leaving more time for you to concentrate on more important things. Here are a few examples: send out email advertisements to everyone on your list at predetermined intervals. Automate the delivery of several different mini courses all at once. Send out sequential emails automatically whenever someone buys one of your products. Have all of your digital products sent out automatically. And with auto responders you can collect names and email addresses and add them to your list of customers and much, much more.
8) ‘Free Advertising’ - This may be a good way to start out if you are limited on funds. But this will be slower than paid advertising and will take a lot more time. And time is money so figure out how much you’re worth and monitor your time. If you are spending a lot of time with free advertising and not getting the results you like, then you may want to try something else. Keep in mind when using free advertising someone else may also place their ad with yours and this is not very professional. Also when you join these free advertising lists it usually means everyone on that list can send free advertising to you. So you may get a lot of unwanted emails.
9) ‘Paid Advertising’ - You may get better results with paid advertising. And at first you may think blasting your ad to as many people as possible will make you the most money. But this really isn’t a good idea for a couple of reasons. First a lot of people won’t have an interest in your product so they’ll probably not even read your ad. And second you may be accused of spamming which is something you never want to do. So always try placing ads with your specific targeted group. And always test your results to make sure that its cost efficient.
10) ‘Collect a List’ - This gets 5 stars. Start collecting your list of names and email addresses as soon as possible, add to your list often, and cherish your list because it will make you money over and over again. Whenever you need extra money you can send an email promoting a product to your list. So you’ll want to collect names and emails addresses by offering free e-books or a mini course, by having them join your newsletter and of course whenever they buy your great product.
And remember to always invest in yourself. Invest your money for quality information that will help expand your business, and invest your time to thoroughly read the information.
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1) ‘Find a Market’ - Find a market before you decide on a product. If you pick a product first then find out later there isn’t a market for it, you will have wasted a lot of time and money. So be sure to look for the market first. Also try to find an area that inspires or excites you. If you find your passion then it’ll be easier to stay motivated when building your business. Use Google to search different keywords. Try searching with Yahoo to see what else is selling. Check eBay for all their different categories. And use ClickBank to look for interesting markets. When you locate a market and find out what people want, all you’ll have to do is sell it to them. After your first internet project is up and running, and is profitable, then you may want to start looking for your next market. Remember it's very easy to jump from one project to the next before the first one is finished. So try to find a market or project that you really like and stay with it until its making money.
2) ‘Find a Product’ - After finding a market you’ll need to find a product to sell. You could search the internet to see what other people are selling to get some ideas. Or buy resale rights to a product. Maybe you can sell an affiliate product. Remember you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Find a product someone else is selling and make it a little better, different, lower in price, or add a bonus whenever someone buys from you. If you choose to sell digital products you will find many extra benefits such as: no shipping or handling, low start up cost, your profit margin will be close to 100%, your customer will get their product right away. And a lot of it can be set up automatically so there’s less work for you. Make sure to take full advantage of the automation possibilities of the internet.
3) ‘Get a Domain Name’ - You’ll want to have your own domain name. Try to think of a few different names because your first choices may not be available. Choose a short name and it will be easier for people to remember. If possible get domain names ending with .com or .co.uk. You should also try to get a name to match your product. And maybe use keywords in your domain name to get a better listing on search engines.
4) ‘Hosting Companies’ - The purpose of hosting company is to keep your website running properly. They will make sure everything is working properly so your customers can navigate through it and buy your product or service. This is a very important responsibility. If your website isn’t working properly or not at all then you are losing money. You may find some free hosting companies, but you really do get what you pay for. So it may be better to use a paid hosting company.
5) ‘Create a Website’ - Create a website so your customers can buy your products 24 hour a day. You will be competing with lots of other website's so try to make yours unique. If your site takes a long time to download your potential customers will go somewhere else. Graphics are nice to look at but slow to download so have more text and less graphic. Remember its words that sell products. To get ideas for you website search the web and look for sites that you like. Make sure your website is easy to navigate. And if you are short on time and have the money you could hire a professional to build your site. Or if you want to save money you could do it yourself.
6) ‘Payment Processor’- To collect money for your products you will need a payment processor. Make sure that you accept credit cards because most transactions will be made with them. You should also consider other options as well, like accepting cheques and postal orders. And you may want to use PayPal. The more ways you can collect money the more sales you’ll make. And if you’re selling a digital product you may want to use ClickBank.
7) ‘Auto responder’ - If you want to make your internet business easier, then you’ll want to automate as much as possible by using auto responders. You can automate a lot of your every day business tasks leaving more time for you to concentrate on more important things. Here are a few examples: send out email advertisements to everyone on your list at predetermined intervals. Automate the delivery of several different mini courses all at once. Send out sequential emails automatically whenever someone buys one of your products. Have all of your digital products sent out automatically. And with auto responders you can collect names and email addresses and add them to your list of customers and much, much more.
8) ‘Free Advertising’ - This may be a good way to start out if you are limited on funds. But this will be slower than paid advertising and will take a lot more time. And time is money so figure out how much you’re worth and monitor your time. If you are spending a lot of time with free advertising and not getting the results you like, then you may want to try something else. Keep in mind when using free advertising someone else may also place their ad with yours and this is not very professional. Also when you join these free advertising lists it usually means everyone on that list can send free advertising to you. So you may get a lot of unwanted emails.
9) ‘Paid Advertising’ - You may get better results with paid advertising. And at first you may think blasting your ad to as many people as possible will make you the most money. But this really isn’t a good idea for a couple of reasons. First a lot of people won’t have an interest in your product so they’ll probably not even read your ad. And second you may be accused of spamming which is something you never want to do. So always try placing ads with your specific targeted group. And always test your results to make sure that its cost efficient.
10) ‘Collect a List’ - This gets 5 stars. Start collecting your list of names and email addresses as soon as possible, add to your list often, and cherish your list because it will make you money over and over again. Whenever you need extra money you can send an email promoting a product to your list. So you’ll want to collect names and emails addresses by offering free e-books or a mini course, by having them join your newsletter and of course whenever they buy your great product.
And remember to always invest in yourself. Invest your money for quality information that will help expand your business, and invest your time to thoroughly read the information.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Healthcare Providers--It's Time For Your Checkup!
I think this is a good time for a checkup, or physical as it is termed in the healthcare industry. I mean this is a good time to check the health of your site or setting. As healthcare providers, we are dedicated to curing our patients of their ills and keeping them healthy. My question is, “Do you have the same attitude about the place you work?” Is your site meeting its highest goals? If not, then it is time for a change.
I think that as a group healthcare sites are a lot like our patients. Some patients don’t work hard at keeping healthy. In fact, many engage in behavior that is very detrimental to their well-being. You probably can easily image such a person. Maybe they are very overweight. Well, there are many healthcare facilities that are like that. They have many processes in which there are steps which add no value, that are a complete waste of time and effort. Then, there are patients who do a lot of the right things. They eat correctly, get a good amount of exercise, and generally have a positive outlook. There are a few healthcare facilities that are fit too.
What does a healthcare site in not so good shape look like? These sites, I believe, have as their goals just to meet their compliance standards, those set by the state, JHACO, or the FDA or some other body. As long as they are being accredited, they are satisfied. Their attitude may be, “If it isn’t broken, don’t change it.” They are like patients who are content to just sit on the couch, watch TV, and eat whatever they like as long as they don’t feel poorly.
What does a healthcare site in good shape look like? I believe that such sites are continually looking for ways to better themselves. They engage in “continuous quality improvement” activities. They are really concerned about the health and attitudes of their patients and clients. They use surveys and they question and listen. Some even use a tool called quality function deployment when designing new facilities or programs.
Besides listening to patients, they pay close attention to their employees. They actively seek ideas from the employees on how things could be done better. They want to have their employees enjoy working at their site and support its mission. The leaders of such sites actively reflect this attitude.
Further, such sites seek ways to improve the processes at their site. They cut waste and save time and improve the bottom line. Many tools for doing this can be found in quality disciplines such as Lean Healthcare and Six Sigma. You can find a very good white paper on Lean Healthcare at the http://www.IHI.org website.
What are the results of these positive and active approaches? Our patients are happier, fitter, and find time to do the things they want. They generally live longer with fewer health problems. Healthcare sites which are actively engaged in continuous quality improvement programs generally find that they have the time to accomplish their objectives and don’t feel rushed, they have an improved bottom line, and they rarely experience adverse events. The doctors don’t have to work impossible hours to accomplish all they want. They work as a team.
Let me encourage you at this time to sit down with your colleagues and leaders and assess the health of your site. If you find that you fall short of what you should be, I hope that you put in the effort to reach the best goals. After all, we expect the same from our patients, don’t we?
Health Care Information Technology
healthcare information technology consulting
I think that as a group healthcare sites are a lot like our patients. Some patients don’t work hard at keeping healthy. In fact, many engage in behavior that is very detrimental to their well-being. You probably can easily image such a person. Maybe they are very overweight. Well, there are many healthcare facilities that are like that. They have many processes in which there are steps which add no value, that are a complete waste of time and effort. Then, there are patients who do a lot of the right things. They eat correctly, get a good amount of exercise, and generally have a positive outlook. There are a few healthcare facilities that are fit too.
What does a healthcare site in not so good shape look like? These sites, I believe, have as their goals just to meet their compliance standards, those set by the state, JHACO, or the FDA or some other body. As long as they are being accredited, they are satisfied. Their attitude may be, “If it isn’t broken, don’t change it.” They are like patients who are content to just sit on the couch, watch TV, and eat whatever they like as long as they don’t feel poorly.
What does a healthcare site in good shape look like? I believe that such sites are continually looking for ways to better themselves. They engage in “continuous quality improvement” activities. They are really concerned about the health and attitudes of their patients and clients. They use surveys and they question and listen. Some even use a tool called quality function deployment when designing new facilities or programs.
Besides listening to patients, they pay close attention to their employees. They actively seek ideas from the employees on how things could be done better. They want to have their employees enjoy working at their site and support its mission. The leaders of such sites actively reflect this attitude.
Further, such sites seek ways to improve the processes at their site. They cut waste and save time and improve the bottom line. Many tools for doing this can be found in quality disciplines such as Lean Healthcare and Six Sigma. You can find a very good white paper on Lean Healthcare at the http://www.IHI.org website.
What are the results of these positive and active approaches? Our patients are happier, fitter, and find time to do the things they want. They generally live longer with fewer health problems. Healthcare sites which are actively engaged in continuous quality improvement programs generally find that they have the time to accomplish their objectives and don’t feel rushed, they have an improved bottom line, and they rarely experience adverse events. The doctors don’t have to work impossible hours to accomplish all they want. They work as a team.
Let me encourage you at this time to sit down with your colleagues and leaders and assess the health of your site. If you find that you fall short of what you should be, I hope that you put in the effort to reach the best goals. After all, we expect the same from our patients, don’t we?
Health Care Information Technology
healthcare information technology consulting
Sunday, January 17, 2010
How To Pay For Your Online Degree
College can be expensive. Just because your degree is completed online does not make it cost any less. Education can be a budget busting proposition so here's what I found can help!
Apply for student loans. Head to your schools’ counseling office or to your local bank. Look for low interest and long duration payment plans.
The government offers several loans to students going to school. The cap of the loan is generally set by the school you are attending. These are great low interest long term loans that you should seriously consider. Here's the online info link: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
All loans must be paid back. However, the terms are very reasonable. The government agencies will determine the type of loan you are offered through several factors, including your income level. Some students are offered subsidized loans, in which the government actually pays the interest of the loan for them. Others are offered unsubsidized loans. Their interest accrues while they are going to school. Generally speaking, government loans are the best type of loan to take out because they are designed to benefit the student and usually offer the most reasonable rates and terms.
There are also grants available. Apply for as many as you can. A grant is a gift of money. You do not need to pay it back. The government offers grants of money to students who fall in the lower brackets of income level. Usually students must maintain a minimum gpa in order to qualify for the grant. The required gpa depends upon how much money a student (or, more often, a student’s family) has. The minimum gpa varies, but is generally in the 2.0-3.0 range. Grants do not have to be paid back. Check out some info as the same site for loans: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Some students don’t qualify for government loans. Those who are not United States citizens, men who fail to register for the draft, and students enrolling in unapproved schools are not able to receive funding from government agencies. These students have the option of taking out private loans from individual banks. Bank loans require that the student has established sufficient creditor is co-signing with someone who has. These loans generally have a higher interest rate and less negotiable terms.
Make sure you also check out scholarships. A scholarship is an award based on academic performance, talent, or other factors. It may have certain requirements, but you do not need to pay it back. Students can learn about individual scholarships from their schools’ counseling office (or web site) or from online scholarship databases.
Apply for everything you can in order to see what you qualify for. There is not a grant or scholarship program you should overlook interms of pursuing financing for your education.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
Apply for student loans. Head to your schools’ counseling office or to your local bank. Look for low interest and long duration payment plans.
The government offers several loans to students going to school. The cap of the loan is generally set by the school you are attending. These are great low interest long term loans that you should seriously consider. Here's the online info link: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
All loans must be paid back. However, the terms are very reasonable. The government agencies will determine the type of loan you are offered through several factors, including your income level. Some students are offered subsidized loans, in which the government actually pays the interest of the loan for them. Others are offered unsubsidized loans. Their interest accrues while they are going to school. Generally speaking, government loans are the best type of loan to take out because they are designed to benefit the student and usually offer the most reasonable rates and terms.
There are also grants available. Apply for as many as you can. A grant is a gift of money. You do not need to pay it back. The government offers grants of money to students who fall in the lower brackets of income level. Usually students must maintain a minimum gpa in order to qualify for the grant. The required gpa depends upon how much money a student (or, more often, a student’s family) has. The minimum gpa varies, but is generally in the 2.0-3.0 range. Grants do not have to be paid back. Check out some info as the same site for loans: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Some students don’t qualify for government loans. Those who are not United States citizens, men who fail to register for the draft, and students enrolling in unapproved schools are not able to receive funding from government agencies. These students have the option of taking out private loans from individual banks. Bank loans require that the student has established sufficient creditor is co-signing with someone who has. These loans generally have a higher interest rate and less negotiable terms.
Make sure you also check out scholarships. A scholarship is an award based on academic performance, talent, or other factors. It may have certain requirements, but you do not need to pay it back. Students can learn about individual scholarships from their schools’ counseling office (or web site) or from online scholarship databases.
Apply for everything you can in order to see what you qualify for. There is not a grant or scholarship program you should overlook interms of pursuing financing for your education.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
Getting It Right With A Criminal Justice Degree Online
Those wanting to get in on a cutting edge career in a convenient, cost effective manner should take a look at attaining a criminal justice degree online. Graduating with a degree from an accredited institution is the only way one can get a foot in the door of this field. Thanks to the online advantage, a person can do just that with minimal stress and anxiety.
The skills required to work in the criminal justice profession have evolved greatly over the years. As the methods and techniques that keep the system running smoothly adjust to newer and higher levels, so do the requirements for fulfilling certain positions. No longer are individuals hired off the street and trained for entry-level positions as they once were.
With a career in such a sensitive field, it is imperative that those seeking employment in criminal justice have all the right skills from the beginning. An education backed up by a solid degree shows a commitment to the field and learning its various aspects. For those already working in criminal justice, furthering one's education often opens a variety of opportunities on the career path.
Since many individuals are often intimidated by the cost of getting an education at an onsite campus, earning a criminal justice degree online can be the best option available. Learning online means paying only for the courses taken and materials used. There is no sudden spike in fees or tuition. Not to mention, accredited institutions offer prospective students the possibility of financial aid.
Online learning and a virtual classroom will offer its students the kind of freedom they may not be privy to with onsite campuses. For instance, students can go over the material as often as they need without worry of slowing others down. If a student misses a day of class due to illness or other emergency, there is no worry of falling behind.
It has been found that the individual who finds time everyday for their studies is the same individual that can have their degree in no time flat. When getting a criminal justice degree online, students are not bogged down with learning nonessential material. The skills they learn can be used immediately and always apply right to the career they are aiming for.
As long as there is an Internet connection handy, virtual classrooms allow one to take on learning at any time of the day or night. Reputable online schools only teach their students from curriculums accredited by state and national agencies. Those who teach the required curriculum courses are certified instructors with years of experience in the criminal justice field.
Students who earn their degree online can look forward to receiving an education equal to that of any onsite campus. One reason that online learning appeals to some individuals is the fact that it allows one to skip the classroom environment. For those returning to school, the classroom experience was more than enough the first time.
When opting for an accredited online school, not only is there a possibility of financial aid, there is also a possibility that previous college credits can be applied to current credit hours. Many online schools work with those who have military educational credits as well. In some case, previous work experience in the criminal justice field may also prove beneficial.
Getting a criminal justice degree online is the first step towards making a career goal reality. Online schools put great effort into making the enrollment and financial aid process as smooth and trouble free as possible. For many individuals who get on their way to success, there's no looking back.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
The skills required to work in the criminal justice profession have evolved greatly over the years. As the methods and techniques that keep the system running smoothly adjust to newer and higher levels, so do the requirements for fulfilling certain positions. No longer are individuals hired off the street and trained for entry-level positions as they once were.
With a career in such a sensitive field, it is imperative that those seeking employment in criminal justice have all the right skills from the beginning. An education backed up by a solid degree shows a commitment to the field and learning its various aspects. For those already working in criminal justice, furthering one's education often opens a variety of opportunities on the career path.
Since many individuals are often intimidated by the cost of getting an education at an onsite campus, earning a criminal justice degree online can be the best option available. Learning online means paying only for the courses taken and materials used. There is no sudden spike in fees or tuition. Not to mention, accredited institutions offer prospective students the possibility of financial aid.
Online learning and a virtual classroom will offer its students the kind of freedom they may not be privy to with onsite campuses. For instance, students can go over the material as often as they need without worry of slowing others down. If a student misses a day of class due to illness or other emergency, there is no worry of falling behind.
It has been found that the individual who finds time everyday for their studies is the same individual that can have their degree in no time flat. When getting a criminal justice degree online, students are not bogged down with learning nonessential material. The skills they learn can be used immediately and always apply right to the career they are aiming for.
As long as there is an Internet connection handy, virtual classrooms allow one to take on learning at any time of the day or night. Reputable online schools only teach their students from curriculums accredited by state and national agencies. Those who teach the required curriculum courses are certified instructors with years of experience in the criminal justice field.
Students who earn their degree online can look forward to receiving an education equal to that of any onsite campus. One reason that online learning appeals to some individuals is the fact that it allows one to skip the classroom environment. For those returning to school, the classroom experience was more than enough the first time.
When opting for an accredited online school, not only is there a possibility of financial aid, there is also a possibility that previous college credits can be applied to current credit hours. Many online schools work with those who have military educational credits as well. In some case, previous work experience in the criminal justice field may also prove beneficial.
Getting a criminal justice degree online is the first step towards making a career goal reality. Online schools put great effort into making the enrollment and financial aid process as smooth and trouble free as possible. For many individuals who get on their way to success, there's no looking back.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
Friday, January 15, 2010
Men's Electric Shaver - Greater Effect, Smoother Result
The modern man is as much serious about looking good as the modern woman is. According to a recent survey, about sixty per cent of the men fork out a good fortune of their income every month on buying new suits, visiting saloons, pampering themselves in the spas, and even purchasing new cosmetics.
Above all, most men shell out a handsome amount on shaving products such as electric shaver. Men's electric shaver has emerged as a hassle-free and efficient way of performing shave without having to spend much time. It's instant and it also produces better results. A men's electric shaver helps its users strike a good balance between managing time and looking sharp. This is precisely why many executives make it a point to carry an electric shaver with them all the time.
Your prior experience of shaving might have been associated with scratches, cuts and pain. Thanks to the cutting-edge technology and in-depth research, many electronics products manufacturers have come up with an easy solution to offer the modern men a smooth and hassle-free shaving experience. Men's electric shaver is a revolution, you can say, in this respect. You can enjoy the new technology and shaving tool that works automatically on electric and don't let you go through the frustrating and time-consuming shaving process.
With the increasing demand for men's electric shaver, many brands have come forward to develop electric shavers adding new features and making their products unique in their own ways.
Norelco from Philips has got the fame of being the leading manufacturer of men's electric shaver. However, Panasonic and Remington have also hit the market with their own products. They give the privilege of power storage system. The user needs to charge the battery in advance to use it later with their shaver. After charging them for at least 8 hours you can get the battery back up of 30mins. With all these devices you will find power consumption system. All these shavers are provided with safety system to prevent damage. Will you think of a more comfort shaving?
The men's electric shaver has got many benefits over a general shaver. It gives you a close and clean shave in less time. Got bored of using creams, water and making foam and then washing it off? Yes, you have got a way out of it with this special men's electric shaver. Aside from offering a clean and smooth shaving experience, the electric shaver save you from the hassle of having to use shaving cream, shaving brush, and razors. It works on any form of electricity. You can never get any other razor that takes care of your skin and removes the hair as softly.
While making your purchase of your men's electric shaver you should take care of the important feature- the battery life. You may need to use your shaver where you don't get an electric connection to fit your shaver. The rechargeable battery comes to your help at that time. Hence, check the back-up capacity of the battery and ensure that the electric shaver has a battery indicator. It will inform you when you are running short of battery.
Electric shavers are ideal for people who lead a hectic lifestyle and always put their work above life. This electric device helps you manage time well, and get you ready for any important event where you need to look your best. Whether you are getting ready for a boardroom meeting or going out on a nice date, you would want to have a clean shave and look sharp. If you are hard pressed for time, electric shaver can be extremely handy as you can get a shave almost anywhere, anytime.
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for PoloMercantil
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Finding The Right Online Nursing School For You
The nursing profession is a noble career involving direct patient care in all settings. Nurses assist doctors and other medical professionals in every place from hospitals to free clinics. Nurses can specialize in virtually any medical field.
There are several types of nursing programs available leading to different nursing degrees. The Associate Degrees Nurse (AND) program entails two years of study and deals with the basic, practical elements of nursing. The Bachelor of Science Nurse (BSN) program is a four-year program. After completion of the aforementioned programs, nurses may take a board exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). The exam is known as NCLEX-RN.
In choosing a nursing school, it's important to confirm that the programs offered by the school is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). You must complete an accredited program to take the board exam. Taking a nursing course today is very ideal, as there is a shortage of nurses in the United States.
At present, more and more nursing schools are offering web-based programs, designed for adult learners who have the desire for a learning experience that would fit their busy lifestyles. These programs offer convenient, quality courses, personal academic advisement, experienced nursing faculties, career mobility and advancement, and financial aid for those who qualify. Other advantages of enrolling in a web based nursing programs include convenience of scheduling, focus on core concepts applicable to professional settings, respect for previous work experience and interaction with peers who share similar professional experiences and values. There are many online nursing schools to choose from. Be sure to confirm that the program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Likewise, licensed practical nurses (LPN) who wish to pursue an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) may choose between campus-based and web-based learning. The difference between the two is that students choosing the campus-based option meet in traditional classrooms and engage in group clinical experiences, while web-based students study and take tests via the Internet. The only advantage of a regular clinical learning experience is that it enables students to apply theory to real situations. Web-based students are responsible for facilitating their own clinical experiences.
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Online LPN Nursing Programs
There are several types of nursing programs available leading to different nursing degrees. The Associate Degrees Nurse (AND) program entails two years of study and deals with the basic, practical elements of nursing. The Bachelor of Science Nurse (BSN) program is a four-year program. After completion of the aforementioned programs, nurses may take a board exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). The exam is known as NCLEX-RN.
In choosing a nursing school, it's important to confirm that the programs offered by the school is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). You must complete an accredited program to take the board exam. Taking a nursing course today is very ideal, as there is a shortage of nurses in the United States.
At present, more and more nursing schools are offering web-based programs, designed for adult learners who have the desire for a learning experience that would fit their busy lifestyles. These programs offer convenient, quality courses, personal academic advisement, experienced nursing faculties, career mobility and advancement, and financial aid for those who qualify. Other advantages of enrolling in a web based nursing programs include convenience of scheduling, focus on core concepts applicable to professional settings, respect for previous work experience and interaction with peers who share similar professional experiences and values. There are many online nursing schools to choose from. Be sure to confirm that the program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Likewise, licensed practical nurses (LPN) who wish to pursue an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) may choose between campus-based and web-based learning. The difference between the two is that students choosing the campus-based option meet in traditional classrooms and engage in group clinical experiences, while web-based students study and take tests via the Internet. The only advantage of a regular clinical learning experience is that it enables students to apply theory to real situations. Web-based students are responsible for facilitating their own clinical experiences.
Online LPN Programs
Online LPN Nursing Programs
Good Online Business Ideas – Four factors that you should consider
Many people sometime in their lifetime consider starting a business of their own. Lately, these entrepreneurs at heart tend to resort to the internet as the medium for their businesses. Unfortunately, most of them fail drastically. The reason for that most of these people fail is not lack of effort, knowledge or business background; it is their business plan. Some of these eager individuals are so enthusiastic about their new quest, that they forget to stop and come up with a plan. Now, I don’t recommend you over-plan things to the extent that your idea will sound impossible. But do consider whether or not your business idea has the following parameters.
First of all, your idea has to be something that excites you and drives you. You have to be completely passionate about what you want to do in order to be successful at it. It is very hard to find a successful entrepreneur that doesn’t like what he is doing. When you think of a business idea, consider whether you would be happy doing that for the rest of your life. Is your investment buying you freedom or is it buying you a job? It is interesting to me to see the number of people that invest their life savings in a business that doesn’t appeal to them; you see them buying franchises to become professional burger flippers, pizza toppers and chicken fryers, and they slave away firing manager after manager in order to make their business successful.
Once you have found an idea that sounds exciting, you should try to determine whether you can afford to carry it out. In this stage of the process it is necessary to find out how much will it cost to launch the business, but most importantly, how much it would cost to keep the business running. At first it is very likely that you will not be profitable; you have to make sure you have enough capital to run the business for at least two or three months without making a penny. It pays to be pessimistic when it comes to this. You should find out whether you are going to need partners, investors or creditors in order to finance your operation.
Another point to consider is how much work (labor) will take to keep the business running. If you are going to require a customer service department, or shipping department, then you must see how many people you will need to employ. This will be closely related to the budget aspect of your business plan; the more people necessary to run the operation, then the more money you will need to start out.
Last, but not least you must consider the most important aspect of all –the one you have no control over: time. Do you have the time to manage your business or will you have to hire somebody else to manage it? The more time your business takes out of you, then the less time you will have to start another venture.
In conclusion, you want a business idea that drives you, something that is within your budget, it doesn’t take too much labor to keep it running and it is time friendly. Only with a business model like this will you be able to succeed online.
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First of all, your idea has to be something that excites you and drives you. You have to be completely passionate about what you want to do in order to be successful at it. It is very hard to find a successful entrepreneur that doesn’t like what he is doing. When you think of a business idea, consider whether you would be happy doing that for the rest of your life. Is your investment buying you freedom or is it buying you a job? It is interesting to me to see the number of people that invest their life savings in a business that doesn’t appeal to them; you see them buying franchises to become professional burger flippers, pizza toppers and chicken fryers, and they slave away firing manager after manager in order to make their business successful.
Once you have found an idea that sounds exciting, you should try to determine whether you can afford to carry it out. In this stage of the process it is necessary to find out how much will it cost to launch the business, but most importantly, how much it would cost to keep the business running. At first it is very likely that you will not be profitable; you have to make sure you have enough capital to run the business for at least two or three months without making a penny. It pays to be pessimistic when it comes to this. You should find out whether you are going to need partners, investors or creditors in order to finance your operation.
Another point to consider is how much work (labor) will take to keep the business running. If you are going to require a customer service department, or shipping department, then you must see how many people you will need to employ. This will be closely related to the budget aspect of your business plan; the more people necessary to run the operation, then the more money you will need to start out.
Last, but not least you must consider the most important aspect of all –the one you have no control over: time. Do you have the time to manage your business or will you have to hire somebody else to manage it? The more time your business takes out of you, then the less time you will have to start another venture.
In conclusion, you want a business idea that drives you, something that is within your budget, it doesn’t take too much labor to keep it running and it is time friendly. Only with a business model like this will you be able to succeed online.
Online Business Opportunities
Affiliate Marketing Program
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Deer hunting trips- what are the things that you should know?
Maybe you are one of those hunters who are searching for a way on how you and your friends can enjoy this deer hunting trips well. Maybe you have tried it once and you already know how thrilling it is to go out in the jungle for deer hunting trips but you wish you can turn back the chance so you can have a better result. The truth is that it is the common thing that the hunter would wish for if they find a lot mistake in their trips, a better result. The truth is there are lots of things to consider but the first thing in line is to consider yourself and be sure to be as prepared as a real hunter should be. You also need to consider that you must have a sure plan and a time for you to prepare those things you need in your trip.
If you expect for deer hunting trips that is perfect and memorable then you should find yourself ready and prepared in any angles right? It is advisable to put in mind that you need to give your best shot every time. Even you are a good hunter there are still things that you need to know so be sure that you are still updated to the new things in deer hunting activities. Theories are not so helpful for your trips so it is better if you are going to get some advices to those true to life hunters and already knows a lot of things based on their experiences. Real experiences of hunters may give you an idea on what to expect in your deer hunting trips.
Of course having the right gun and even knife while on the trips is one of the most important things to put in mind. Real hunter should know a lot of things from basic to the most complicated things in hunting and this include proper clothing and even the laws about rutting. To be sure on your way to success in hunting you should also familiarize yourself with the secrets in operating a fire arm.
Having the right information in your hand will bring you to a memorable hunting experience while if you don’t have enough knowledge you will surely have failures and mistakes.
For more information you can visit trophy whitetail hunts.
If you expect for deer hunting trips that is perfect and memorable then you should find yourself ready and prepared in any angles right? It is advisable to put in mind that you need to give your best shot every time. Even you are a good hunter there are still things that you need to know so be sure that you are still updated to the new things in deer hunting activities. Theories are not so helpful for your trips so it is better if you are going to get some advices to those true to life hunters and already knows a lot of things based on their experiences. Real experiences of hunters may give you an idea on what to expect in your deer hunting trips.
Of course having the right gun and even knife while on the trips is one of the most important things to put in mind. Real hunter should know a lot of things from basic to the most complicated things in hunting and this include proper clothing and even the laws about rutting. To be sure on your way to success in hunting you should also familiarize yourself with the secrets in operating a fire arm.
Having the right information in your hand will bring you to a memorable hunting experience while if you don’t have enough knowledge you will surely have failures and mistakes.
For more information you can visit trophy whitetail hunts.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
DVD Buyers Get a Free Digital Copy on iTunes
Recently, anyone who bought a copy of the special edition DVD "Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest" (an almost shot-by-shot parody of the first "Star Wars" movie) may have noticed they received something extra: a digital copy. With the digital copy, a person can watch the DVD on an iPod with video, or an iPhone™.
"Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest" was the first DVD to come with a digital copy, but a deal between Twentieth Century Fox and Apple promises to deliver more DVDs with digital copy in the coming year. Announced in January, the two companies explained it makes sense for users to have the option of watching movies they buy on their portable media devices.
"One of the most requested features DVD buyers have been asking for is the ability to get the movies they bought into their iTunes library," said Jim Gianopulos, chairman and chief executive officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment. "We're thrilled to offer such an incredibly simple way for our customers to get even more out of their DVD purchase, and we look forward to releasing many more DVDs this year with iTunes Digital Copy."
Included with DVDs like "Blue Harvest" are two discs. While one disc plays the movie on a DVD player, the other disc contains the digital copy. A person pops the digital copy into a computer, enters a unique serial number (printed on a DVD insert) and the movie is automatically copied to the person's iTunes library. The user then has the capability of watching the movie on an iPod or iPhone without having to pay for it all over again at the iTunes store.
Of course, an individual needs to have an iTunes account before they can get their digital copy of the movie. And a user can only copy a movie to one iTunes account. If a person tries to copy the movie to another account, iTunes will say the code has already been used and deny the request.
But letting DVD buyers have free reign over how they choose to watch a movie certainly seems like a step in the right direction. Regular DVDs are protected so users cannot make copies or rip them onto computers (at least not legally). This has created a controversy in recent years (much as it has with music) because people believe once they buy a movie, they should be able to do whatever they want with it - whether watch it on an iPod or make copies for friends.
Of course, the deal also has its benefits for Apple and Fox. For Apple, it brings people to iTunes and encourages them to watch movies on computers, portable media players or phones - which may then inspire them to return to the iTunes store to purchase more movies. For Fox, it gives people another reason to buy DVDs or Blu-Ray discs because they're getting something more at no additional cost.
And it seems as though other film studios will follow Fox's lead. In early March, Lionsgate announced they also inked a deal with Apple to equip DVDs with digital copy for iTunes. The first Lionsgate film to debut with digital copy will be Sylvester Stallone's "Rambo", which comes out May 27th. Lionsgate is the company behind recent films like "3:10 to Yuma", the dud "Good Luck Chuck", and classic films like "Reservoir Dogs".
Shad Connelly,
Executive Editor -
Invention & Technology News (http://news.inventhelp.com)
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tips For Hiring A Reputable Roofing Contractor
Curling or cracked shingles. Leaks in the ceiling. Too many asphalt granules in the gutters. Any one of these telltale signs can mean it's time to replace your home's roof. So where do you start? With a reputable contractor. Schedule time to sit down with three or more recommended roofers and ask the following questions:
• What is the full name and address of the company? This will verify that the company is credible.
• Does the company carry insurance? Contractors should carry both comprehensive liability insurance and workers' compensation to protect you as the homeowner in the event that an accident occurs.
• Is the company a licensed or credentialed contractor? Although not all states require licensing, it is a good indicator that the contractor is knowledgeable and dedicated.
• How long has the company been in business? The longer the company has been in business, the better; the lifespan for most small businesses is three years.
• Will the company provide referrals or references from previous jobs? Ask for a list of names and phone numbers of previous employers and try to get photos of the roofer's completed work.
• What is the company's workmanship warranty? Warranties that cover the installer's work should typically cover a minimum of a one-year time span.
• What is the company's track record for solving customer complaints? Request a referral from a job that involved a complaint. This will show the homeowner how the contractor handles problems when they do arise.
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• What is the full name and address of the company? This will verify that the company is credible.
• Does the company carry insurance? Contractors should carry both comprehensive liability insurance and workers' compensation to protect you as the homeowner in the event that an accident occurs.
• Is the company a licensed or credentialed contractor? Although not all states require licensing, it is a good indicator that the contractor is knowledgeable and dedicated.
• How long has the company been in business? The longer the company has been in business, the better; the lifespan for most small businesses is three years.
• Will the company provide referrals or references from previous jobs? Ask for a list of names and phone numbers of previous employers and try to get photos of the roofer's completed work.
• What is the company's workmanship warranty? Warranties that cover the installer's work should typically cover a minimum of a one-year time span.
• What is the company's track record for solving customer complaints? Request a referral from a job that involved a complaint. This will show the homeowner how the contractor handles problems when they do arise.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Debt Relief Agencies
Debt relief can also be provided by other agencies. They can advance you personal loans when you need to pay off the first loan. Strictly speaking this is not debt relief, however just a temporary relief to help you tide over your instant cash needs. These personal loans can carry a hefty interest payout. Therefore it's important that you pay the personal loans as soon as possible.
You can also withdraw cash from ATM against your credit cards however there are surcharges included. Therefore the cash withdrawals or advances against your credit card should be paid back as soon as possible, this is a good debt relief strategy that should be taken immediately. Resist from withdrawing cash from the ATM, which are of another bank as this also attracts a surcharge. Pay the small debts first and then go on to the bigger debts. In this way, you can start getting the benefit of debt relief. There is innumerable debt relief advice that you can get from many websites as well as financial magazines. Even newspapers and girlie magazines such as Cosmopolitan give debt relief advice.
You can also seek the help of a financial advisor, who can tell you how to do debt management as well as manage your payments. If your bank is given standing instructions by you, they can also debit your checking or savings account, this is one debt relief advice that is very easy to follow. Thus your loan accounts are automatically getting debited without any extra effort on your part. Take debt when absolutely necessary like for buying a house or education. Make a future plan to draw a revenue model, from where you expect to make payments for the debt. This can go a long way in debt relief for you.
So begin your research for an agency now. Don't dally or your debt may get out of control.
Kristy Sinsara
Kristy Sinsara
You can also withdraw cash from ATM against your credit cards however there are surcharges included. Therefore the cash withdrawals or advances against your credit card should be paid back as soon as possible, this is a good debt relief strategy that should be taken immediately. Resist from withdrawing cash from the ATM, which are of another bank as this also attracts a surcharge. Pay the small debts first and then go on to the bigger debts. In this way, you can start getting the benefit of debt relief. There is innumerable debt relief advice that you can get from many websites as well as financial magazines. Even newspapers and girlie magazines such as Cosmopolitan give debt relief advice.
You can also seek the help of a financial advisor, who can tell you how to do debt management as well as manage your payments. If your bank is given standing instructions by you, they can also debit your checking or savings account, this is one debt relief advice that is very easy to follow. Thus your loan accounts are automatically getting debited without any extra effort on your part. Take debt when absolutely necessary like for buying a house or education. Make a future plan to draw a revenue model, from where you expect to make payments for the debt. This can go a long way in debt relief for you.
So begin your research for an agency now. Don't dally or your debt may get out of control.
Kristy Sinsara
Kristy Sinsara
Sunday, January 3, 2010
A Guide To Hypnosis
There are many stories about hypnosis and hypnotherapy being dangerous, turning people into chickens, people not being able to wake up, and unscrupulous hypnotists exploiting their 'vulnerable' patients. However there are many people who are adamant that it has helped change their lives, helping them succeed in their goals. Millions of people swear that it has helped them with many issues such as weight loss, quitting smoking, other addictions, confidence, phobias, stress, success, IBS, and many more issues.
Many people are missing out on this powerful yet safe therapeutic tool because they are too afraid to use it. I hope to dispel these fears by answering these common questions about hypnotherapy.
Can I be hypnotized? Most people can go into a hypnotic trance. The only types of people that cannot be hypnotised are ... 1. Those suffering from psychosis or a thought disorder 2. A person with a low IQ 3. A person does not want to be hypnotised. It is very easy to resist hypnosis if you want to. What is a hypnotic trance? It is a normal and natural state that most of us experience several times a day. It commonly happens when people are driving. Have you ever driven somewhere and not really remembered the journey? It also often occurs when reading a book or watching TV. Sometimes you can be so absorbed in the book or TV programme that you are not consciously aware that someone is talking to you. Hypnosis is the focussing of the conscious attention in such a narrow corridor of influence. The conscious mind is so intensely focussed that other influences are not being critically analysed by the conscious mind. We still hear them, although we are not always aware. A good example of this is when you are in a place where there are several conversations going on at once. They may all sound like a mass of background noise. However if someone in one of those conversations mentions your name, you then consciously focus on that conversation. How did you know someone said your name? Your subconscious mind (which is far more powerful than your conscious mind) was listening to EVERY conversation AT THE SAME TIME! That is perhaps a reason why you can sometimes "just know" something. Your subconscious mind has absorbed it without you consciously being aware.
What does hypnosis feel like? When in a trance you feel more mentally and physically relaxed. It is a very pleasant experience, and you can tell that you are still in control. You can still hear exactly what is going on around you, unless you choose to drift your attention away. You become aware that you can easily stand up, talk, or move whenever you want. A lot of people (me included) when they first experience a hypnotic trance move their fingers or hands in order to test whether they can move at will. Sometimes a patient can be a little difficult to wake up. This is not a sinister thing as it has been portrayed. No one has ever been stuck in trance. It is more a case that a patient just "can't be bothered" to wake up as it feels so pleasant. However they soon become bored and will wake up pretty soon. One trick the old hypnosis pro's use is to tell the patient that they are charging for the time. It's amazing how quickly they then wake up!
Is hypnosis dangerous? A hypnotic trance is actually a very natural state that almost everyone goes into several times per day. In 1955 the British Medical Association set up an inquiry which favourably reported hypnosis as a therapeutic tool. It even recommended that it should be taught at medical schools. Hypnosis was also approved by the Council of Mental Health of the American Medical Association in September of 1958 as a safe practice with no harmful side effects. Since then there has been acceleration in the establishment of hypnosis societies for doctors, dentists, and psychologists. No one has been seriously hurt with hypnosis.
Can I be made to do things against my will? You could never be made to do anything against your will or contrary to your value system. If this was actually possible, would there not be criminals learning the art of hypnotherapy in order to hypnotise their bank managers to opening the vaults and handing over a large sum of cash?! In a trance, you would not unknowingly reveal your deepest secrets. You can even lie when in a trance, which is one reason why testimony in hypnosis is not permissible evidence in a court of law. It is only used by police to help with the investigation. A person will only act upon suggestions that serve them in some way or reinforce an expected behaviour, anything else their subconscious will just ignore. Most people develop these misperceptions from seeing or hearing about a Stage Hypnosis show. However they largely achieve their results from showmanship, selection of the more extrovert people, and peer pressure.
How long will it take before I notice a change? In one session, you can expect to become more relaxed than you are right now. Most people do not relax enough, and some people never seem to relax! Being more relaxed can help most mental and physical problems that you may have. I have often had patients report back to me that people noticed that they seemed more relaxed after just one session. In the past I have significantly helped problems such as IBS, skin complaints, and addictions, simply by doing relaxation work. Hypnosis can bridge the gap between your head and your heart, making your goals much more emotionally compelling, and therefore increasing your chances of permanent change. Depending upon the intensity of your session and the number of times you have listened to the recording, you will notice suggestions for the desired behavioural changes spontaneously popping into your conscious mind almost immediately.
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hypnosis quit smoking
Many people are missing out on this powerful yet safe therapeutic tool because they are too afraid to use it. I hope to dispel these fears by answering these common questions about hypnotherapy.
Can I be hypnotized? Most people can go into a hypnotic trance. The only types of people that cannot be hypnotised are ... 1. Those suffering from psychosis or a thought disorder 2. A person with a low IQ 3. A person does not want to be hypnotised. It is very easy to resist hypnosis if you want to. What is a hypnotic trance? It is a normal and natural state that most of us experience several times a day. It commonly happens when people are driving. Have you ever driven somewhere and not really remembered the journey? It also often occurs when reading a book or watching TV. Sometimes you can be so absorbed in the book or TV programme that you are not consciously aware that someone is talking to you. Hypnosis is the focussing of the conscious attention in such a narrow corridor of influence. The conscious mind is so intensely focussed that other influences are not being critically analysed by the conscious mind. We still hear them, although we are not always aware. A good example of this is when you are in a place where there are several conversations going on at once. They may all sound like a mass of background noise. However if someone in one of those conversations mentions your name, you then consciously focus on that conversation. How did you know someone said your name? Your subconscious mind (which is far more powerful than your conscious mind) was listening to EVERY conversation AT THE SAME TIME! That is perhaps a reason why you can sometimes "just know" something. Your subconscious mind has absorbed it without you consciously being aware.
What does hypnosis feel like? When in a trance you feel more mentally and physically relaxed. It is a very pleasant experience, and you can tell that you are still in control. You can still hear exactly what is going on around you, unless you choose to drift your attention away. You become aware that you can easily stand up, talk, or move whenever you want. A lot of people (me included) when they first experience a hypnotic trance move their fingers or hands in order to test whether they can move at will. Sometimes a patient can be a little difficult to wake up. This is not a sinister thing as it has been portrayed. No one has ever been stuck in trance. It is more a case that a patient just "can't be bothered" to wake up as it feels so pleasant. However they soon become bored and will wake up pretty soon. One trick the old hypnosis pro's use is to tell the patient that they are charging for the time. It's amazing how quickly they then wake up!
Is hypnosis dangerous? A hypnotic trance is actually a very natural state that almost everyone goes into several times per day. In 1955 the British Medical Association set up an inquiry which favourably reported hypnosis as a therapeutic tool. It even recommended that it should be taught at medical schools. Hypnosis was also approved by the Council of Mental Health of the American Medical Association in September of 1958 as a safe practice with no harmful side effects. Since then there has been acceleration in the establishment of hypnosis societies for doctors, dentists, and psychologists. No one has been seriously hurt with hypnosis.
Can I be made to do things against my will? You could never be made to do anything against your will or contrary to your value system. If this was actually possible, would there not be criminals learning the art of hypnotherapy in order to hypnotise their bank managers to opening the vaults and handing over a large sum of cash?! In a trance, you would not unknowingly reveal your deepest secrets. You can even lie when in a trance, which is one reason why testimony in hypnosis is not permissible evidence in a court of law. It is only used by police to help with the investigation. A person will only act upon suggestions that serve them in some way or reinforce an expected behaviour, anything else their subconscious will just ignore. Most people develop these misperceptions from seeing or hearing about a Stage Hypnosis show. However they largely achieve their results from showmanship, selection of the more extrovert people, and peer pressure.
How long will it take before I notice a change? In one session, you can expect to become more relaxed than you are right now. Most people do not relax enough, and some people never seem to relax! Being more relaxed can help most mental and physical problems that you may have. I have often had patients report back to me that people noticed that they seemed more relaxed after just one session. In the past I have significantly helped problems such as IBS, skin complaints, and addictions, simply by doing relaxation work. Hypnosis can bridge the gap between your head and your heart, making your goals much more emotionally compelling, and therefore increasing your chances of permanent change. Depending upon the intensity of your session and the number of times you have listened to the recording, you will notice suggestions for the desired behavioural changes spontaneously popping into your conscious mind almost immediately.
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hypnosis quit smoking
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