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Tennis tip #1

When you start your warm up before the match you first need to get used to the conditions and your feel and form for that day. It’s not realistic to expect that you’ll be feeling superbly well every day.

So check the conditions - windy, sunny, hot or something else and adapt your shots and tactics accordingly. Then check your feel for the ball and racquet, your general mood and look to improve on them.

Tennis tip #2

When you start the match you furthermore need to get used to your opponent’s play. Most of the players don’t play the same in the warm up as they do in the match. So you are very likely to see and feel new speeds and spins of the ball.

Don’t panic if you can’t adapt in the first minute. Your brain is getting the information, unless you’re too emotional. Remember previous matches, how you found your timing on returns or volleys or whatever caused problems at first.

Just watch the ball well and notice what is happening - are you late, too far, is the ball too high and then gradually adapt. Don’t force it - it will happen if you are relaxed.

Tennis tip #3

The most important shots which define how the point will be played are the serve and the return. If you have a weak serve and return, then you’ll be on defense the whole point.

A good serving tip is to first find your serve. Don’t blast your first serves in the match at your full power. Start at 75%, then increase the speed and see where is the best feeling and percentage of shots.

The same rule applies to returns - start with medium paced returns down the middle and then add speed and placement when the match progresses. The main goal of the return on the first serve is to get it back deep down the middle and on the second serve to make your opponent run - so preferably a cross court return.

Tennis tip #4

The game is obviously based on forehands and backhands - hence “groundstrokes”. You need to find them also when you start the match. Start with long cross courts 2-5 feet over the net and aim 5 feet from both side and baseline.

When you find good length, start utilizing short cross court and down the lines shots to make your opponent run.

Tennis tip #5

The same principle applies to volleys and overheads. It may take you 10 or 20 minutes before you play your first volley or overhead, so don’t expect a perfect shot. Or maybe you can expect it but don’t get too upset if it doesn’t happen.

Actually if you often play at the net you’re maybe aware of this fact: you need to develop the feel and timing for your volleys too. You might play a couple of poor volleys or overheads first but don’t let that discourage you.

You’re showing your opponent that you are not afraid to come to the net and you are also adapting to his shots. Imagine how good it will feel when you hit excellent volleys and overheads towards the end of the set.

Tennis tip #6

This is actually a summary of the above mentioned tips: first deal with the tennis game and conditions on a given day. And when you get reasonably comfortable with the tennis game and conditions, start thinking and dealing with your opponent. This is my primary tennis playing tip whenever I start the match.

Tennis tip #7

Now you are trying to figure out how to outplay your opponent. Ask your self - where are his weaknesses and where are his strengths? Look to exploit his weaknesses with your strengths and try to avoid your weakness against his/her strength.

It sounds so logical but in my experience I don’t see many players actually thinking logically on court. They are usually too emotional. You need to learn how to get out of emotional states quickly and start thinking smartly and positively for the next point.

Tennis tip #8

When you finally see what your opponent’s weaknesses are you must first check with yourself whether your level of play realistically allows you to play certain shots. If you your opponent moves very slowly towards the net, is you drop shot reliable enough to use it?

Don’t change your game too much or into areas that you don’t master. Adapt your game so it is very difficult for your opponent, but stay in your limits.

Tennis tip #9

If you did a good job using the above mentioned tips, you are now probably ahead in the match. This is one of the biggest traps in the game. You might try to defend the lead. You’ll start thinking: “I don’t want to lose this lead now.”

And since our brain does not understand the word NO, it hears: “I want to lose this lead now.” and it will help you do it.

Does this sound familiar? You need to think what you want: “I want to finish the set.” or “I want to extend the lead.”

Tennis tip #10

You are now at match point having played masterfully through the whole match. There are many mind traps here. See if you fall into one of them:

- If I miss this opportunity, I won’t get another one

- If I win this, it won’t be fair. He/she is actually a better player.

- I don’t want to make a double fault now.

- This is it. (and you make a historic event in your mind about one point in a tennis game)

If any of these thoughts enters your consciousness, smile at them, say: “Yeah, right.” and then play your match point decisively and with courage. Then go shake the hand of your opponent.

Tomaz Mencinger is a sports consultant and a tennis coach. He shows tennis players how to improve their game with winning mental tennis tips that make their mind their best ally. More resources at his website http://www.tennismindgame.com/

Cyprus attracts tourists from all over the world, but the majority come from Europe. Affluent eastern Europeans and Russians have also joined the crowd in recent years. The British Armed Forces have long has a presence in Cyprus. The UK retains a military base in order to have a gateway for forces to the Middle East. As such the Brits are now almost as local and the locals, and this has in turned resulted in areas that are less traditional and more contemporary in culture. English is widely spoke and understood among nearly all age groups to driving on the left side of the road. No doubt the similarity to the UK makes us Brits feel more at home, but we also get to bask in the sun.

Much of olden Cyprus is giving away to culture that is more eclectic and less traditional. However, this side of Cyprus, that continues to attract millions of tourists year after year, is only one aspect of the island and is concentrated around the tourist hotspots of Paphos, Larnaca and Ayia Napa. As soon as you leave the packaged paradise and clubbers haven of these areas and hit the road the real country reveals itself.

A trip well worth taking is into Cyprus largest mountain range, the Troodos Mountains. In the heart of the mountains you will find the Kykkos monastery, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1998. Housing art and exhibits on ancient Greece, the monastery has the twin function of being a museum for visitors and a practising monastery lived in by worshiping monks. If you are a wine lover, there are treats in store for you. A daytrip to the Troodos Mountains can be a welcome change from the beach and with overnight accommodation available in many of the authentic villages dotted about; you might want to spend a few days here sampling another side of Cyprus.

Obviously, the motion of anger in artificially intelligent robotic assistants should not increase to the point of the robot picking up a 10-inch wrench and whacking over the head their human counterpart. We do not need to create any psycho robotic killers. Indeed, it behooves us to consider this because we know that part of human interaction includes limits of how we treat others. If we allow people to mistreat, belittle and act hostile towards their artificially intelligent robotic androids, then when we allow them human-to-human interaction they may treat their friends, co-workers and fellow citizens with total disregard.

A human working with a robotic artificial intelligent android need to have limits and if we train the robotic partner to not allow a human to give away with bad behavior then we can prevent inadvertently training the human to act out. Although much of the discussion with the training of artificial intelligence has to do with training the robotic computer counterpart we must understand that in the end human to robot interaction will in fact change human behavior. That is to say it will change the way all humans interact with their co-workers, family and friends. This is something that needs to be considered and I hope you’ll think on this in 2006.

“Lance Winslow” - Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/

What people do not realize is that there are a number of ways that things can go wrong on their computers. Whether you are responsible for the computers of a large corporation, a small business or even just your own personal computer, having a way to restore information when things go wrong is quite important. Here are some things that could happen to you, well, anytime, even right now. Your computer could be running slowly or be loaded with powerful spyware that can destroy files, transmit personal data or, even worse, cause the computer to crash. All of a sudden, it’s gone. Or, you could be working along nicely without a care in the world and bam! A power surge, an electric storm or something else electrical happens and it’s all gone.

There are many more ways in which you can lose all of the personal data that is stored on your computer. You don’t even have to have the programs running to lose it. Nevertheless, many people mistakenly believe this will not happen to them and therefore do not do anything to prevent this total loss. Data recovery is necessary for this not to happen. The strange thing is, it takes only minutes to install and use and it virtually and it takes care of itself. It is not overly costly either. So, why don’t more people use data recovery? They just don’t realize its importance. And that is one mistake we don’t want to make. Data recovery is a need all computer users have.

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Planning an Itinerary to Rome can be difficult if you are unsure of what to visit: sometimes it’s better to take a Rome Tour. This article gives some insight to some must places of the Eternal City.
Must see places in Rome:

Piazza di Spagna
The most elegant and discrete of Roman piazzas, exceptional scenario for fashion shows and a traditional meeting place for Romans and foreigners. The Fontana della Barcaccia, at the centre, tells a long story of flooding from the Tiber in the city.

Via dei Fori Imperiali
In the heart of Imperial Rome, among antique ruins and grandiose town planning projects. The remain of Caesar’s Forum is a witness to the evolution of taste in Romein the passage from Republic to Empire.

Domus Aurea
The splendid residence of Nero on the Colle Oppio, its treasures and precious decorations of the surroundings. The story of a dream transformed in to reality, but then cancelled out with force by the Emperor’s successors, almost as if to destroy its memory.

Castel Sant’Angelo
A perfect structure in its form and function, From the tomb of the Emperor Adriano to the Papal prison, rich in splendid pictoresque decorations and intersting museum relics.

Our fully-furnished apartments are the best alternative to standard Rome hotel accommodation, and located in prime spots and close to the monuments and to the underground.

If you are planning for renovating or remodeling your home and facing difficulty in finding the proper contractor, here are some tips to be keep in mind while selecting a contractor for your home improvement project.

How to find a Qualified Contractor:

One source for locating a qualified, experienced contractor is from other people who have had similar remodeling work done. When talking with contractors, request references and take the time to check them out.

Check with a service that keeps track records of various contractors.

You can also use online resources and directory for locating a qualified contractor in your area.
You can also use sites like LocalContractorBids.com, where you can submit your project so that contractors can place a bid on your project. After reviewing all the bids you can select the most appropriate one.

Hire only a home improvement contractor with strong referrals and high rankings. Depending on the type of project you are planning, you may need to deal with any of the following professional contractors:

Architects are designers of homes, buildings, and home improvement remodeling projects. You may want to consult one if your project includes new construction or structural changes.

Questions you should ask to Possible Candidates:

How long have you been contracting? What licenses and certifications do you carry? How many projects have you completed in the last year; what were they, and who were they for? How many years you are working on home improvement projects? “What references do you have? Will there be any subcontractors, and if so what are their credentials? What insurance coverage do you have? What permits are required for my project?”

Also check with the appropriate government office to see whether or not there are any unresolved complaints against the contractor before making your final selection.

Call all references and ask questions such as: Was the project completed on time and were you happy with the results? How well did the contractor communicate with you throughout the project? Were there any cost over-runs?

Also ask if the contractor employee’s were on time, courteous, and whether or not they cleaned up the home improvement site when they were finished?

If you have any questions regarding Home
Improvement Projectsfeel free to visit our site LocalContractorBids.com

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Many investors are shopping for home foreclosure listings online to increase their inventory and assets that will one day earn a huge profit. All it takes is access to a computer and the funds to grab a piece of property once you have located it, and you can purchase the property for a very low price. One advantage to using the internet is being able to search and review the property offerings online, without having to go from house to house, looking at something you would not want to buy. Online shopping for foreclosed properties saves time, money and energy.

Statins - Statins are one of the more commonly perscribed medications to reduce cholesterol. These drugs inhibits the enzyme which the liver uses to produce cholesterol, thereby slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. People at risk for developing the plaques which line the arteries, or artherosclerosis, are usually given this medication. Statins not only slow the growth of plaques, but they also can shrink existing plaques and actually make them less likely to break apart, causing stroke or heart attack. Risk factors for artherosclerosis are:

High cholesterol levels;
Diabetes;
A family history of early-age heart attack or heart disease;
Advancing age.

There are several statins that are commonly perscribed. These medications have many differences, including their cholesterol-blocking ability, their side-effects, how they interact with other drugs, and their ability to reduce heart attack and stroke. Some common statins which are frequently perscribed include:

Atorvastatin (Lipitor);
Rosuvastatin (Crestor);
Fluvastatin (Lescol);
Simvastatin (Zocor);
Lovastatin (Mevacor);
Pravastatin (Pravachol).

Most side-effects of the statins are mild, like nausea and vomiting, but one major side-effect that is very rare, is rhabdomyolysis, which can cause muscle damage and eventually kidney failure. Any muscle or joint pain experienced while taking a statin should be reported immediately to your doctor.

Resins - Resins are another cholesterol-lowering medication. They bind with cholesterol-containing bile acids in the intestines and are then excreted. Resins actually reduce LDL cholesterol and are often perscribed with statins for a combined effect of lowered LDL cholesterol. Currently perscribed resins include:

Cholestyramine (Questran);
Colestipol (Colestid);
Colesevelam (WelChol).

Resins have few side-effects (gas, bloating, nausea and constipation); however, they may interfer with the absorption of other medications taken at the same time.

Nicotinic Acid - Nicotinic acid (niacin) is a common B vitamin, which, given in therapeutic doses, reduces LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. An over-the-counter niacin tablet as a dietary supplement would not produce the same effect, and could result in serious side-effects. Common trade names are:

Niacin;
Niacor;
Slo-Niacin.

Nicotinic acid interacts with other medications, including blood pressure medication, and your doctor should be consulted.

Gemfibrozil (Lopid) — Gemfibrozil reduces triglycerides and increases HDL cholesterol, the good cholesterol, in the blood. It interacts with other medications, such as Coumidin, which could lead to increased bleeding, and glyburide, which could cause low blood sugar. The most serious, but rare, side-effect is rabdomyolysis, which could lead to kidney failure. Your doctor should be consulted and your current medications discussed before beginning therapy on gemfibrozil.

Clofibrate (Atromid-S) — Clofibrate also acts by reducing LDL cholesterol levels; however, because of its many side-effects, it is usually perscribed only if all other methods of reducing cholesterol are ineffective. All current medications, including over-the-counter drugs, should be discussed with your doctor before using clofibrate.

Ursodiol (Actigall, Urso) - Ursodiol is made by the liver and reduces the production of cholesterol by the liver and absorption of cholesterol in the intestines. Side-effects are GI related, including nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation; and rash and back pain. Other medications may interfer with its function, reducing its effectiveness.

There are many more medications, including dietary supplements and over-the-counter medications that can help in reducing cholesterol levels. Before taking any medications, discuss them with your doctor and let your doctor know what medications you’re taking already, to decide which may be best for you.

Elizabeth McNally has been a healthcare professional for the past 30 years. For more information please visit Lower Cholesterol.

Advertising, direct mail, web sites and telesales all have
their place but nothing beats the face to face interview.
The first challenge is, of course, getting to speak to your
prospect and arrange a meeting.

When you phone your prospect’s organisation it’s highly
possible you won’t get through initially even if you have
their direct number. There’s always an assistant, a
colleague or voice mail to deal with.

# 1 Deal with the other person

1. Always be pleasant and polite. Use the person’s name as
soon as you know it
but not over familiar.

2. Use your prospects name and your name; say - “Will you
please tell John Smith that Alan Fairweather is on the phone
for him.”

3. If you’re asked what it’s about, say - “It’s about the
contents of a letter Mr Smith has received. (More later)
Will you tell him that Alan Fairweather is on the phone for
him please!”

4. If you’re told that your prospect is in a meeting, find
out what time they’ll be
out of the meeting and ask if it that would be a good time
to call.

5. Thank the person for their help and say - “I’ll call back
at 3.30 and look forward to speaking to John then. Thanks
for your help Mary.”

None of this is easy but persevere and don’t be nuisance.
Always be friendly, firm
and courteous with Mary.

It sometimes helps to send a brief letter to your prospect
explaining that you’ll call to arrange a short meeting.
(Don’t use the word appointment). Briefly state your
product or service benefit or even a couple of questions at
the start of the letter.

But don’t make it a sales letter and don’t enclose
literature. (Your prospect gets
enough of the stuff).

# 2 Deal with voice mail:

1. Give your name, business name and phone number. Speak
slow and clear, warm, friendly and businesslike.

2. Say what you do - “Were the people who minimise
production time and cost on….. I’d appreciate the
courtesy of a return call on ……..”

3. You might want to make an appointment to call - “I
appreciate you’re very busy Mr Smith, however I have some
interesting information for you. I’ll call back at 3pm and
would be pleased if you’d speak to me.”

4. Follow up with a fax or email and make it human.

5. Leave your phone number again, slow and clear.

Again this is a challenge, however if you sound warm and
friendly and that you
could be worth talking to, then you’ll get call backs.
Always keep customer details
handy because when prospects call back they say - “Hi Alan,
its Fred I’m returning your call.”
If you made twenty calls that day you may not initially know
who Fred is, so be prepared.

# 3 Sell the meeting

Once you speak to your prospect on the ‘phone you need to do
a good selling job to get the meeting.
Most of the time they’re going to say something like - “I’m
not really interested, we already have a supplier, I’m a bit
busy at present.”

Always keep in mind that the majority of prospects are
reasonable human beings and they have nothing against you
personally. There’s also a strong possibility that they’ll
welcome a visit from you if you sound warm, friendly and
businesslike.

If you sound like you have some worthwhile information to
impart and you don’t sound pushy or manipulative then you’re
more likely to get that meeting.

Plan your call carefully and consider the following.

1. Greeting - Speak slowly and clearly using the prospects
name, your name, and your business name

2. Courtesy - Ask if it’s convenient to speak

3. Introduction - Say what you do and provide a benefit to
the prospect

4. Close - Ask for a short meeting at mutually convenient
time

5. Deal with resistance - Acknowledge what the prospect
says, outweigh with a benefit and close again

6. Don’t use the word “appointment”

7. Don’t start selling your product/service on the ‘phone
only sell the meeting

8. Don’t say you’ll send literature, say you’ll bring it
with you

9. Don’t be pushy, be persistent and pleasant

10. Have a fall-back position. If they won’t see you this
time then ask if it would be OK to ‘phone at an agreed time
in the future - and make sure you do so.

You won’t win them all however if you sound professional and
pleasant, potential customers are more likely to see you, so
don’t give up.

Alan Fairweather is the author of four ebooks in the “How
to get More Sales” series. Lots of practical actions you
can take to build your business and motivate your team -
http://www.howtogetmoresales.com