Ten Advices

Unless you have an unlimited budget, buying a digital video camera involves a series of tradeoffs to get the best possible features you can afford. By planning ahead before you make your purchase, you can better anticipate where your camera will get used and extend its functional life in the process. The most important thing you can do before making a decision is to sit down and make a list of the 10 most likely scenarios your new camera will be used for. As digital video camera buyers, most of us fall into one of the following categories:

A) Travelers who want to capture our trip experiences

B) Parents or expecting parents who want to record the kids

C) Filmmakers/hobbyists who want to record the world around them

D) Gadget freaks who need the latest and greatest toy

E) Retirees or Grandparents who often exhibit traits of A or B (or both)
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You’re Ready to Go!

It’s time for you to take a look at these ten tips to help you learn some simple ways to win more games:

1. Look at your opponent’s move.
2. Make the best possible move.
3. Have a plan.
4. Know what the pieces are worth.
5. Develop quickly and well.
6. Control the center.
7. Keep your king safe.
8. Know when to trade pieces.
9. Think about the endgame.
10. Always be alert.

Don’t rush. Take your time and be sure to study the examples carefully.

From Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio
* Be on time every day. It’s your business. Lead by example.
* Don’t make a habit of leaving early. Your employees will resent you if you walk out the door at three and call them from the gym at five-thirty to check in.
* Don’t go drinking with your assistant. Or swap stories. Again, you’re the adult now. You need to set the example. What you do in your private time away from the office should remain fodder for your peers, not your subordinates. Even when you’re dying to tell someone about last night’s disastrous date, resist the urge.
* Don’t ask them to do anything that is not work-related. It’s rude and fosters resentment. This includes walking your dog, picking up your dry cleaning, and buying your personal holiday presents, unless, of course, the job is personal assistant.
* Don’t let them hear you on personal calls. Again, you are the adult. Not only will they will imitate you for months if they hear you refer to your husband as “Dr. Love,” they will feel entitled to be on their own calls all day. Read the rest of this entry…

Do you want to stake your hard-earned money due to some haste? You certainly don’t. While stock market can be risky for those who trade without a proper plan, it can be rewarding for the stock traders who are careful and take well-planned and educated steps. But to come in the latter category, i.e. the rewarded one, you have to take a bold decision of being patient and not over-expecting from the stocks. This is perhaps the toughest thing to do. For patience is hard to keep. But remember, the more patient and stable you are in the stock exchange, the more are your chances to gain.
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With the bubble of the 1990s clearly over and a return to more rational investing, a lot of individual investors are returning to the stock market.

But many still sit on the sidelines with trepidation. It’s a jungle out there, and there’s a lot you need to know. Here are 10 tips to get you started.

1- Research the market, the sector & the stocks
Investing is all about information. In theory, the more you know, the better you’ll do. But sorting through the information will be your biggest initial hurdle.

2- Don’t assume that free advice has no cost
A number of well-established brokerage houses offer free analyses on their websites and parade their analysts on CNBC and CNNfn. They can be good sources for information, but only when taken with a big grain of salt. Any investor needs to remember two key things about this kind of information:
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This morning I awoke to a strange surprise - the winter’s first snow. It was then that I realized I haven’t written about safe snow driving on my blog…so here goes.

5. Check Exhaust - Before getting into your car, check the exhaust of your car to make sure it is free and clear of any obstruction, including snow or ice. Why? Because hundreds of people each year die from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is odorless, tasteless, and has barely any recognizable symptoms. Snow or ice in your exhaust can trap the CO that would normally be exiting your car through the exhaust.

4. Check Wipers/Heating System - It is common to wait until you have a problem to deal with it. The two items you really don’t want to forget about are the wipers and the heating system in your car. Without the wipers, you won’t be able to clear off any snow/sleet/rain during your ride. In fact, cracked or old wipers can actually make matters worse - they tend to leave streaks which block your vision. Don’t try to use your wipers to get rid of the snow when you start your car - you will only be ruining your wipers. Instead, turn on your defroster for 10-15 minutes, and let the layer of ice thaw before using the wipers. Check your heating system as well for leaks, cracks, and enough coolant. Not only will you be relying on the heat your car offers you (so you don’t freeze to death), you will also need to make sure your engine doesn’t overheat (yes, it can happen even in the winter) from the lack of coolant.

3. Check Tires - if your tires are under-inflated or over-inflated they won’t meet the ground like they are supposed to, which will make your car more of a sled than an automobile. Also, make sure your tread isn’t so worn that you won’t get grip.

2. Have Emergency Supplies - This is a good rule of thumb. Anytime you go anywhere, it is wise to have emergency supplies. On the road in the winter, it’s more than a rule of thumb - it’s your life. This means, make sure you have packed into your car:

More gas - you never know when you will get stuck in traffic or get lost, and that would be the worst time to realize you are low on gas. More gas is also helpful because it adds weight to your car, so it slips less.

Blankets - they keep you warm while help arrives.

Water/Meal Rations - to get some energy and stay hydrated. An energy bar is a good choice since it keeps for a few years and has many calories.

Flares - in case you get into an accident or need to alert other people, a flare is great since it is bright and reflects well off of snow.

Radio - a radio lets you hear about possible dangerous weather coming up. Don’t rely on your car radio - if you car battery dies, it won’t be of much use.

Cell Phone - Still the best way to call for help, know the time, and even let emergency services locate you, via the GPS system on your cell.

1. Know Thy Car - You drive your car every day. You give it a nickname. It’s your baby. No one knows it better than you do. Use that; when you drive, keep in mind what advantages or disadvantages your car has, and drive accordingly. For example, in my manual shift car, I drive on low gear to get a better grip on the road. If I know my tires tend to slip, I’ll be even more cautious when braking than other cars on the road. No two cars are the same. No two drivers are the same.