Friday, January 30, 2009

Instantly Blog News Stories

By Ian Pelham

One of the most exciting, yet controversial, aspects of blogging is the ability to blog things just as they happen. The blogosphere is an active part of the internet and there is the ability to blog almost instantaneously.

Unlike news delivered by these types of media, blog news doesnt require editors and others who administrate the news so it gets to the public eye much faster. There are advantages and disadvantages to this medium.

One example where blogs hit the media before the press took place during the bombing of a London subway in July 2005.

As passengers were evacuated from a subway car near an explosion, one man took several photographs of the scene with his cellular phone, and within an hour these images were posted online.

The crisis felt really immediate to those who were reading it without the eyes of an editor on these raw pieces. The blogging was very personal to those who were reading it.

Blogging currently carries the potential of being a brand new form of journalism. It puts the power to shape the world in the hands of the average writer.

Many bloggers and cultural commentators who are champions of the weblog movement feel that this growing trend of individuals who getting their news from blogs is a good thing, because it makes the flow of information more democratic.

It decentralizes the world of news and allows more voices to debate on the issues at hand. Others, however, are just as adamant about not having this as a method of news dissemination.

Unlike the news reports, there are no fact checkers or editors to monitor whats being blogged about. There is practically no attention is paid to journalistic accountability. This can lead to the dissemination of bad information to others. More than one false piece of information is spread through the web.

The questions about whether blogging news as it happens is ethical or not are very complicated, but no matter where you stand on the topic of current events blogs you are almost sure to agree that this movement has the potential to revolutionize how modern people get their news.

Those who are interested in blogging will find that debt, consolidation and other financial topics are being blogged about. Techniques designed to help you make and manage your money are among the most popular topics for bloggers.

Falling into debt is all too easy, and getting out of debt can be very difficult for people who do not have a lot of financial expertise. For people who have a knack for dealing with finances, blogging about their insights and knowledge can be a great way to literally and figuratively share the wealth.

If you are trying to get into blogging, the topics of savings, debt, consolidation and investing topics are ones to consider blogging about. Many professional bloggers use advertising to blog every day about money and make a decent living off of it.

If you know all about load consolidation, negotiation of settlements with financial corporations or any other money topic, consider using what you know to be a successful blogger.

When you share what you know, you may be able to aid your readers in the process of getting out of debt while you make money from selling advertising space. - 16738

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Up! Not Down and Dirty Dancing Tickets

By Matt Ryan

Take a slightly deceptive title and a couple of unknown actors, add an unknown choreographer, and you have the "sleeper" of Hollywood's dreams! Dirty Dancing, with its unassuming budget and very little hoopla, has now done over $300 million at the box office. It has enthralled moviegoers in Europe and Australia as well as the U.S.A. Home video sales of over a million set a record for that industry. The soundtrack has spawned two multi-platinum albums and an astonishing number of singles sales.

The dancing in this movie is certainly "dirty" by most popular standards of 1963, when it takes place. Foxtrot it is not. Mambo to the max is more like it. If you were old enough to see the movie when it first appeared, watching it now is a "trip", and a really good one! The main characters are Frances Houseman, known to family and friends as "Baby", and Johnny Castle, a hunk of a dance instructor. Jennifer Grey is the perfect actress for the role of "Baby", and Patrick Swayze emerges into stardom with his portrayal of Johnny Castle.

The Housemans are V.I.P. guests at Kellerman's Resort in the Catskills, on a three-week family vacation. Dr. Houseman, the personal physician of the resort's owner, his wife (not quite as staid as she first appears), 17 year old Baby and Lisa, her older and trying- to-be-superior sister all have some living and learning to do. Baby sets the stage by accidentally getting involved with the "No Guests Please" resort staff.

Watching Johnny and his partner, Penny, do their riveting (and deliciously dirty) Mambo number at a staff party, Baby is entranced. But when Penny falls prey to the owner's son, and has an illegal and life-threatening abortion, Baby gets her father involved, and it appears to be curtains for her growing attraction to the irresistible Johnny.

Baby has done what she believes is the right thing, but it causes a painful rift between her Dad and her growing understanding of herself. She finds herself offering to stand in for Penny, mostly so Johnny won't lose his "gig". With some really intense lessons from the pro, they develop a pretty stunning routine of their own. Yes, Baby falls in love.

While all this is happening, Baby's older sister is getting ready to "go all the way" with Robbie, son of the resort owner, though we have learned that Robbie is the guilty cause of the dancer's abortion, but feels no guilt. When another woman who has carnal designs on Johnny spies him embracing Baby, spite leads her to accuse Johnny of the theft of a patron's wallet. Johnny is assumed to be the culprit until Baby tells her father and the irate resort owner that Johnny couldn't have done it because he was in his room all night - with her!

The "dirty dancing" that these two wonderfully believable young people supply is so entrancing because it is both sensual and sophisticated, yet still has a purity that defies any element of sleaze. It is just a joy to watch them together. The grand finale has the entire clientele of Kellerman's on their feet and getting into the spirit in a big way. It's a triumph of courage over self-doubt, and love over any darn thing that stands in its way!

Dirty Dancing is basically a simple, romantic love story, with just enough supporting characters and interwoven plot lines to keep it interesting. When the forces of stodginess and intolerance show up, they are ultimately and emphatically overwhelmed by the forces of love and fair play. The realistically choreographed dance scenes are a powerful force in themselves, but everything comes together for a rousing happy ending.

If you missed this performance in the movie theatres, there may still be a chance to see the Broadway production, which translates very well. It has played to great applause in Germany, England, Canada and Australia, and as of this date is still playing in London. The touring production will be in Boston until March 15th, 2009. Go see it if you can, and if you can't, get the video. This wonderfully Dirty Dancing is too much fun to miss! - 16738

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A Complete Overview of SAP Components and SAP Modules

By Austin Price

Every Last company has some departments, and it is primary to integrate all of these departments to operate uniformly. SAP software integrates all interior processes by means of different modules. The advance SAP technology enables R/3 to handle business management operations throughout all the divisions of the organization. Whatsoever change in the organisational structure can be easily pondered by the SAP technology, and it provides space for the expansion. Both decentralization and centralization of processes can be complete efficiently if the company has installed SAP software. Irrespective of the size of the business, SAP aids the company to organize all its business activities.

Components of SAP

Equally with whatsoever software system, SAP has a primary system addressed as the kernel. This is the engine of the whole R/3 system reliable for carrying out every last functionalities. The screen interpreter checks user input and displays error messages. This takes the input fed to the system and transfers the input to the ABAP/4 interpreter. This interpreter executes the instructions written in ABAP/4 programming language which was used to develop SAP. The SAP system also has a data dictionary for storing all types of definitions used in various modules. Flow control is handled by as a separate component which maintains perfect data flow inside the system. Interfaces connect the software with the outside environment enabling communication between the user and the system.

Modules of SAP

For any business, logistics, accounting, and human resources are the three essential departments carrying out the entire business process. SAP has separate modules for each of these departments and these modules help the organization to execute the business management tasks. SAP enables customization, making the software suitable for any organizing doing any type of business.

Logistic modules

The business processes like sales and distribution handling (SD), material management (MM), production planning (PP), plant maintenance (PM), and quality management (QM) are taken care of by logistic modules. Any organization will require most of these modules if not all. Materials used for production are handled by the MM module. PP and PM modules ensure that the production process works as required. QM module is used to handle quality assurance of the product. The ultimate aim of any organization is to sell its products and hence, SD module is an important module in the SAP system.

Accounting modules

Accounting is important for an organization and the SAP accounting modules automate the accounts department. The FI module handles all accountings like ledgers, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements. Asset management is also carried out by the FI module. The controlling functionality is carried out by the CO module which controls not only the costs but also the objectives of the company. Enterprise controlling (EC) module takes care of integration of company information and external markets to devise efficient marketing strategy.

Human resources modules

Among the various departments, the HR department is crucial for an organization. The personal administration (PA) module of the SAP system takes care of maintaining the records of all the staff. Any department can get access to these data and this module makes the updated data available throughout the system. The personnel planning and development (PD) module incorporates all that is essential for managing the man power of the organization. - 16738

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One of the Most Powerful Home Based Businesses is GDI

By skysuccess

On the Internet your address is your domain name. This is the part of an Internet address that comes after the www. Before you can start up a any business, customers need to be able to find you. The tremendous growth of the Internet has dot com domain names selling like hotcakes.

There are over 34 million total domains registered worldwide. There are more than 20 million dot com domains. Experts forecast that more than 500 million domains will be registered in the next ten years. Reliable sources from companies like Intel are predicting that every personal computer in the future will have its own domain name. WS domains work exactly the same as a .com domain

GDI is one of the most powerful home based businesses available today. Can you imagine building an explosive organization that spans the entire globe? Click here to see the GDI Opportunity and sign up for the free seven day trial.

Would you like to learn how to succeed with methods that are effective, easily teachable and easily learnable. Even if you don't like to leave your home office, GDI has a method that will work for you.

You get your own website that you can design yourself, a personalized address on the world wide web and up to 10 custom email accounts. Wow! URL forwarding, Site Hosting, email addresses and much more. Click here to visit my Lens on squidoo.

This business sells itself. Age is no barrier. It is easy, simple and profitable. There are no potions or inventory to buy. No selling involved. Part time work, full time pay.

Would you like a business that pays you when you are sick, if it is a holiday or if it is raining? Full time income working just part time from home? - 16738

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Prospecting Firms Help Companies Increase Sales

By Stan Field

Sales can continue to increase in a recession. During a time like this, it is important to understand how you can increase sales in a manner which is productive with your business expenditures. This article will talk about why a prospecting firm can bring you more sales even during these tough times.

Prospecting firms offer advantages because their salespeople are comfortable on the phone. Many salespeople struggle on the telephone because they dread telemarketing. Using a prospecting firm will allow your salespeople to be productive doing other activities while the prospecting firm can build a list of prospective new clients for your business.

Using a prospecting company consistently will mean that you have a consistent sales pipeline. One of the biggest struggles for most businesses is that the pipeline is full of prospects.

The tough business climate means that you must respect the use of your advertising dollars even more. Using a prospecting company can allow you to track your return on investment so that you can increase sales but you know what it will cost to get to where you want to be.

Most businesses cut their marketing budget during a recession. If you maintain your marketing budget and allocate money to a prospecting company, you can pick up business since there are fewer competitors out there publicizing their services.

Any recession means that you must be smart with your money and be as resourceful as possible with your marketing dollars. Experimenting with new ideas with no idea of ROI will be frowned upon while a prospecting firm can build your business effectively by asking the firm typically what costs are involved in acquiring new customers.

Businesses and individuals are more cost conscious during a recession and a prospecting firm will understand this. They will have good telemarketers with set scripts who can sell cost conscious individuals and businesses on meeting with you to lower their costs, which can increase your sales.

Few companies are looking for sales over the phone and your business will likely be one of the few prospecting for business over the telephone by using a prospecting company. This builds your sales because other companies are not competing for new prospects who come into your line of sight.

A McGraw-Hill Study showed that companies who maintain or increase marketing and sales expenditures enjoyed a revenue increase of 275% the first year after a recession versus a 19% increase for those who cut back. Using a prospecting firm can allow you to enjoy this growth that will happen once the economy turns around.

If you have struggling salespeople, you may be able to reduce your staff by outsourcing new sales to the prospecting firm. This can allow you to lower costs while increasing sales.

It is hard for any business to simply maintain its current state. Most businesses will either grow or lose business during a recession so you have to ask yourself which side you want to be on. A recession is a great time for you to build sales with fewer competitors knocking on the prospects' doors. - 16738

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News Stories On Your Blogging Website

By Ian Pelham

Blogging news stories as they unfold is one of the most exciting and controversial applications of technology that bloggers have discovered. One thing that makes the blogosphere so active is the fact that it is possible to update a blog instantaneously, so the news on blogs tends to be more current than the news in the paper, or on television.

Unlike news delivered by these types of media, blog news doesnt require editors and others who administrate the news so it gets to the public eye much faster. There are advantages and disadvantages to this medium.

One example where blogs hit the media before the press took place during the bombing of a London subway in July 2005.

Pictures were taken of the passengers at the scene and within an hour, they had hit the press. Such first-person accounts were seen by blog readers everywhere in an uncensored and personal way.

First-person accounts of the catastrophe began appearing on blogs soon after these photos appeared, and people all over the world learned about the events in London by reading the words and seeing the photos posted by bloggers.

This has the potential to be the beginning of an exciting new era of reporting, one that takes "New Journalism" to it's logical next step by putting the power to shape how the news is written and read directly into the hands of the public.

Many of the bloggers and cultural commentators feel that this new kind of journalism is actually a good thing. The dissemination of the news is bound to be more democratic.

It decentralizes the control over the news and blogs allow more people to enter the field of current events. There are those, however, who are adamantly opposed to this type of journalism.

Unlike the news reports, there are no fact checkers or editors to monitor whats being blogged about. There is practically no attention is paid to journalistic accountability. This can lead to the dissemination of bad information to others. More than one false piece of information is spread through the web.

There are complicated issues around whether or not blogging news as it happens is an ethical thing. No matter where you stand on the issue, however, you are sure to agree that this is a fascinating new method that is destined to change the news industry.

Those who are interested in blogging will find that debt, consolidation and other financial topics are being blogged about. Techniques designed to help you make and manage your money are among the most popular topics for bloggers.

Falling into debt is a problem for many so that bloggers, sympathetic to the issue, are blogging about what they think on the topic and can give you ways you can share in the wealth or learn from the problems they experienced.

If youd like to blog about debt, savings, investment topics and consolidation issues, you have good reasons to have a successful blog on these topics. There are professional bloggers who earn money writing about money issues on blogs.

If you find that youre knowledgeable on negotiating settings with credit card companies, loan consolidation and other money issues, share that knowledge in a worthwhile blog.

By taking the time to share your expertise on the subject, you may help readers learn about money and get out of debt while you are simply rewarded for helping others. - 16738

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The Benefits of Traffic Geyser Video Marketing

By Angela Jameson

Anyone with a website will understand just how important it is to achieve higher search engine rankings. There are many reasons for this, one being more profits that can be earned through the increased traffic. A video submission software tool like Traffic Geyser can show you how to get front page Google rankings by creating a video about your site.

Most people think that only the right keywords will help you get to the top, but this is not true. Videos are a great tool and should not be left out of any internet promotion plan, especially now that they are becoming more popular. Creating a video with a message that is relevant to your website seems like a difficult thing to do, but services like Traffic Geyser guide you through each step of the process.

A great feature of the Traffic Geyser program is that no new equipment for the development of your video is required. A great video can be created without a camera since you will be given access to the unique Slideshow Creator program. This is very easy to use and a video is completed in minutes. Once you have everything done to your satisfaction, all that is left to do is upload the video.

After the video is uploaded to Traffic Geyser it will then be distributed and submitted to at least 70 sites that support video contents. This is done automatically so you have nothing else to do. Your video will be added to many different kinds of popular websites, such as video and social bookmark sites, directories and blog postings. This in turn generates traffic from several different kinds of sources and as an extra you will also develop links and loads of back-links to your site.

Another source of traffic will come from various sites that support podcasts, such as those with feeds and iTunes. Traffic Geyser can convert your video into a podcast if you would like them to and then this podcast will be submitted to suitable sites. This is just another way of increasing traffic to your website

The results of this process are seen literally overnight. Within a day you can skyrocket to the top of the rankings. You will also see the number of visitors to your website go up after just a short time after your video submission. Before you know it you will be among the first sites shown when people do a search for certain keywords or key phrases.

Traffic Geyser does not provide you with worthless traffic, either. You will get high organic search engine rankings, which means that you will get only legitimately interested visitors. The organic results are simply those that were considered by the search engine to be the best match for keywords that were being searched for, so only those that are really interested in what you have to offer will actually be directed to your site.

Traffic Geyser does more for you than just get the best rankings for your website. The time you would normally need to develop a video, submit it to more than 70 websites and convert into a podcast is drastically reduced. Instead of needed several days to complete the work, it will be accomplished in about an hour. Since there is no limit on the number of videos you can create and submit, you can either constantly better your existing websites or maybe even set up some more. - 16738

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