ON THE LIGHTER SIDE - The "Hind Lick" Maneuver

Never Choke in a restaurant in the South

Two hillbillies walk into a bar. While having a shot of whisky, they
talk about their moonshine operation.

Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins
to cough. And, after a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is
in real distress.

One of the hillbillies looks at her and says, 'Kin ya swallar?'
The woman shakes her head no.
Then he asks, 'Kin ya breathe?'

The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head no.
The hillbilly walks over to the woman, lifts up her dress, yanks down
her drawers and quickly gives her right butt cheek a lick with his
tongue. The woman is so shocked that she has a violent spasm and the
obstruction flies out of her mouth.

As she begins to breathe again, the Hillbilly walks slowly
back to the bar.
His partner says, 'Ya know, I'd heerd of that there 'Hind Lick
Maneuver' but I ain't niver seed nobody do it!'

GC Jones
My Search Live
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SQIP - Could this be the next Internet success story?

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Hello,

Now, I have no idea if this company will be a huge success or a big fat flop.
If it is the next big success story, then many will stand to profit in a big way.

"After talking to the CEO, Christian Fortune on the phone for an hour recently, I feel more confident this could be the next Internet business success story. He appears to be very genuine and told me he has assembled a team of top notch professionals to pull this off." ....Nick Hetcher of TwitterBreak.com

I thought you may want to know about this and at the least, check them out.

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So, if that's all we did (collect the 100 shares), without having to give any personal or banking info, or ss# to the company, my thoughts are, what have I got to lose?
Possibly a LOT to gain for a small amount of my time. If you are uneasy about any of this, then this opportunity is NOT for you (Please stop reading now)

SO, WHAT IS SQIP??

• Remember Yahoo in 1996?
  

• Remember Ebay in 1997?
  

• Remember Google in 1998?

Imagine if you had grabbed some shares in the beginning!!!


Well...SQIP is a new (very powerful) social networking portal...at its beginning.

Again, for a limited time you get a 100 shares free when you open your Zero cost SQIP account.

The sqip portal is “jam packed” with sites and features that are always no charge to use.


GET THIS… SQIP advertising stakholders share all the earnings and benefits.

SOME OF THE FREE PERKS OF SQIP…

• Unlimited no charge auctions and stores.
  

• Biz networking- profile and find new business contacts.
  

• Social Bookmarking with: tracking, multimedia, favorites, sharing, feedback, etc.
  

• Zero cost Dating: profile, in depth search, pictures, webcam, messaging,live chat, favorites, fans, privacy protection.
  

• Zero cost email accounts.
  

• Selling B2B or B2C: no charge listings, catalogs, uploads, & more.
  

• Sqip messenger will blow away the competition: IM, voice/video, etc.
  

• Sqip Answers.
  

• Back office: your referrals, stakeholder shares, & commissions.
  

• Earn commissions on referral purchases 5 levels deep.
  

• Sqips Towah Master Card.
  

Think of SQIP as kind of like combining: Yahoo, Twitter, Google, MySpace, Linkedin and Facebook combined. Then throw in some "Red Bull" to the mix.


MY PERSONAL THOUGHTS ON THIS ARE…

I have nothing to lose by signing up, telling some
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(not a lot right now) shares also (besides the 100 f.ree shares we get just for joining).
If you agree with my thinking, you may want to join free and tell some friends.

I’d advise NOT spending much (if any) money on "extra" shares yet, until
they prove themselves. Certainly not more than you can afford to lose (just
being very cautious and safe). I am not making any income guarantees, as I
have absolutely no idea what will happen here.

For a very short time get 100 shares at NO Charge when you
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Independent SQIP Affiliate

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET?

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET?

By Nily Glaser
Copyrights, Nily Glaser all rights reserved 2004

Please feel free to post this Article as is with no additions
or deletions in your newsletter, on your website, and
forward it to your clients, customers, friends and / or
business associates.
If you post or otherwise publish this article, please ensure
that the copyright as well as the author's entire bylines box
remain intact and that an active link to
http://www.a-weddingday.com is provided.

We would highly appreciate a courtesy copy of your publication
and / or a website link. Please E-mail to:
http://www.a-eddingday.com/contacts.html

Thank you!
Nily

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SHOPPING ON
THE INTERNET?
By Nily Glaser
Copyrights Nily Glaser,
all rights reserved 2003

With the holiday season close at hand, many would be
Internet shoppers are concerned with on-line security issues and
the fear of "Identity theft".

Yet, shopping on the Internet is changing our way of life.
The question is: "Is it safe to shop online?"
The answer is that the internet is a very safe place to shop,
as long as you are careful and take some precautions to
protect yourself.

When you shop online via a merchant that offers a
SECURE SERVER, you are probably safer than
when you use your credit card at an off line
brick and mortar establishment.
Additionally you benefit by being able to find:
· a huge variety and options for what you are looking for,
· shop from the convenience of your home or office,
· shop anytime day or night,
· shop without the pressure of over eager salespeople.
So, forget the traffic, forget the store hours, forget the
crowds and forget the lines at the cashier's stands.

Following are a few precautions you should take to feel
secure Shopping on the Internet.

Safety Tip # 1:
Shop at sites that post a physical address, an E-mail
address and a telephone number.
If you are not quite sure, E-mail them.
They should reply within 72 hours.
CALL them and make sure you can talk with a PERSON,
not a machine.
Jot down the name of the person you spoke with.
Ask a few questions regarding the merchandise, policies,
etc...
Once you are satisfied, proceed with your purchases.

Safety Tip # 2:
Look for vendors with SECURE SERVERS.
The encryption technology is evolving constantly
and though it already makes shopping on the Internet safe,
it keeps adding more and more features for the security
and protection of on line shoppers.
If you want to be sure about the security of your
information, do the following before giving your
credit card information:
On the site in question "pretend" to order an item by adding
it to the cart.
Go to the cart and if you are on the page where you need
to enter your information proceed to:
Check if there is a written claim on the page that it is
secure, or that you have entered the secure section of the
web site.
The address shoud begin with https:// instead of http://
Unless there is an S following the HTTP the page you
are on IS NOT secure!
Some sites only display a locked padlock.
This is how you check for security:
>From anywhere on the page, RIGHT CLICK.
You'll get a table.
CLICK on PROPERTIES it will take you to another table.
Check the CONNECTION.
Watch for the following information:
The company and section of the site. for example:
If you go to
http:www.a-weddingday.com, and place an order, the
secure page will show:
A-Wedding Day Shopping Plaza Online Order Form
The Protocol:
HyperText Transfer Protocol with Privacy.
Note Protocol with Privacy.
The Connection:
SSL 3.0, RC4 with 128 bit encryption (High); RSA with 1024 bit
exchange.
SSL with 128 bit encription is used by banks and financial
institutions and is the highest security to-date.
The Address (URL)
https://loki.safe-order.net/a-weddingday/...............
Note the following:
Security https://loki.safe-order.net/
Name of Company:
a-weddingday/............
If you do not see the specifics as I described them above,
the site may have a lower security level or its security may
be in question.
If you want to find out about the site's SECURITY CERTIFICATE,
click on CERTIFICATE on the right
bottom.
You need to check for:
This certificate in intended to Ensures the identity of a remote
computer.
Issued to, may not be the site owner but through their hosting
company. So do not worry about it. You already varified that the
site is or was secure.
So you know that this order form is secure. or is it?
The next step is of utmost omportance!
Check the certificate's expiration date to assure that the
security certificate IS CURRENT.

Once you obtained all that the information you need, click
on th OK button.
Hit the back button to return to the previous page and click on
the delete item button.

Safety Tip # 3:
When you order on the Internet using your credit card, rest
assured that most credit card companies have provisions for
challenging fraudulent charges.
Nevertheless, be sure to print out a copy of your order
and keep the copy with your records.

Safety Tip # 4:
NEVER provide personal information, such as your
social security number or checking account information
to process credit card transactions.
The vendor needs only the following information to process
the credit card transaction:
your full name as it appears on the card,
your billing address,
your phone number,
Your E-mail address (in case there is a need to
communicate with you,)
your credit card number,
The security code (3 digits by the magnetic strip of Visa
and Mastercard or 4 digits on the front of an
American Express Card),
the card's expiration date.

Now go on - shop on the Internet have fun, save time and hassle
and get what you want from the privacy of your home or office. !

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Copyrights © 2004 All Rights Reserved Nily Glaser, A-wedding Day and Gan Publishing

Please feel free to post this Article as is, with no additions or deletions. However, minor editing for the purpose of correcting any overlooked spelling or grammar problems are allowed.
article is permitted, only . in your newsletter, on your website, and forward it to your friends. If you post or otherwise publish this article, please ensure that the copyright as well as the author's entire bylines box remain intact. As follows:
Copyrights © 2004 All Rights Reserved Nily Glaser

We would highly appreciate a courtesy copy of your publication and / or the URL and a website link.

About the Author

Nily Glaser is the founder of
A-wedding Day,
http://www.a-weddingday.com
a very popular Wedding portal. Offering a Discount Mall - not just for weddings -, an Information Center and
an Affiliate Program. She is
also the publisher of the free A-wedding Day newsletter at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a-weddingday/join
Additionally, Nily creates personalized unity candles including invitation and photo candles. http://www.candlesbynily.com



Written by: Nily Glaser

http://www.mysearchlive.com

5 Critical Steps to Protecting Your Computer on the Internet

Spyware, viruses and worms... oh my!

If you are connected to the internet, you need to make sure you get your computer set up properly if you want to avoid problems down the road.

With all the viruses, spyware and other threats on the internet today, no computer should be set up without the proper protection.

And that protection needs to be in place as soon after you hook up your new machine as possible.

The following five steps will make your computer a much harder target for threats. You still won't be completely immune to problems, but 99% of the time the threat will pass you by, looking for the easy mark.

1. Running a Personal Firewall

A personal firewall is software that basically makes your computer invisible to hackers, worms and other threats that can infect your computer over the internet.

Setting up a firewall is the absolute first thing you should do if you're going to connect to the internet. Without a firewall, your computer could get infected in as little as one minute after connecting.

If you have a brand new computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2, there is a firewall built into Windows. It will already have been turned on when you first set up your computer.

If you're running an older version of Windows, even an earlier version of Windows XP, there is no firewall automatically set up for you. In this case there are two possibilities:

- Your computer came pre-loaded with a firewall such as Norton Internet Security or McAfee Internet Security
- You have no firewall installed and should download one ASAP.

If you don't have any personal firewall software installed, you should do so right away. Zone Alarm is a very good firewall program that has a version that you can download and install for free.

You can download the free version of Zone Alarm from http://www.computer-help-squad.com/zonealarm

2. Turn on Windows Updates

Again, if you're running Windows XP Service Pack 2 this is already set up, but otherwise you should turn on Windows Updates. Microsoft releases updates for security problems and other bugs in Windows on a regular basis.

These updates will keep your computer running better, and they often fix security issues that could compromise your information or privacy.

If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2, you can double-check that automatic updates are turned on by clicking Start, then click Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. The window that opens will tell you if automatic updates are turned on, and lets you turn them on if they're not.

To turn on automatic updates in earlier versions of Windows XP, click on the Start menu, click Control Panel and then double-click on System. On the "Automatic Updates" tab, click the option to "Automatically download the updates and install them on the schedule I specify."

To turn them on in Windows 2000, click on Start, click Control Panel and then double-click on Automatic Updates. Again, click the option to "automatically download the updates and install them on the schedule I specify."

Now when Microsoft releases updates, they will be downloaded for you automatically and Windows will tell you when they are ready to be installed.

3. Install & Update Antivirus Software

Most new computers come with antivirus software these days. You might have Norton, McAfee, PC-Cillin or another brand. No matter what program you have, you will need to update it when you get connected to the internet.

It doesn't matter how new your computer is - there will be new viruses, and new updates for the antivirus software, since it was loaded.

The exact process is different for each brand of antivirus program, but most of them will have an icon in the bottom right corner of your desktop, beside the time. The icon might be a picture of a shield (McAfee), a stethoscope (Norton) or something else.

In most cases, if you point to the icon for your antivirus and click the right mouse button, a menu will pop up with an update option. It could be simply called update or could be something like Live Update or Download Latest Updates. If you click on the update option (with the left button this time) it will install the newest updates for you.

If you're not sure which icon is for your antivirus software, just point to each one for a few seconds and a little title should pop up telling you what it is.

4. Install Anti-Spyware Software

Spyware - and other things known as adware and malware - is becoming as big a problem as viruses. Spyware programs can cause a lot of problems with your computer, not to mention they can track your personal information and you never know where it's being sent.

Some new computers might includes antispyware software, but most of them don't yet. There are quite a few anti-spyware programs available, some free and some not. The one I recommend is from Microsoft and is one of the free ones.

One of the reasons I like it is because it always runs in the background and will automatically catch a lot of spyware before it gets on your computer.

Many of the other programs don't catch it until you run a scan. Not only does this allow things to get on your computer, it also means you have to actually remember to run a scan.

You can download the free Microsoft Antispyware from http://www.computer-help-squad.com/antispyware

5. Set up a Free Email Account

This last item is not as critical as the first four, but I would highly recommend you set up an email account with one of the free services like Hotmail or Gmail.

Once you're on the internet, you'll find a lot of useful information that you want that requires you to provide an email address. In some cases, these people will end up sending you a bunch of spam.

If you use a free email account to sign up for anything that you don't know for sure you can trust, it's not going to fill your main email with a bunch of junk.

This goes for anything really, not just online information. If you're entering a contest or signing up for anything offline and you don't know where your information could end up being used, I would suggest using your free email address.

If worse comes to worse, and your free email address gets inundated with spam, you can always just set up a new one and let the old one expire.

Some of the better free email services are www.hotmail.com, www.gmail.com and www.yahoomail.com.

If you've had your computer for a while and never done any of these things, you should still take these steps to get it set up properly. It will definitely save you a lot of time - and possibly money - as you use your system.

About the Author

John Lenaghan offers easy-to-understand advice at the Computer Help Squad website. Find out more about these 5 steps - sign up for our newsletter and receive your free 5-part guide at http://www.computer-help-squad.com/5steps

Written by: John Lenaghan

http://www.mysearchlive.com/

10 Easy Ways To Organize Your Business Finances

Whether you are a new entrepreneur or a more experienced business owner, taking control of your finances can feel like a part-time job. Some simple tips can help you streamline your time, organize your finances and reduce the stress of business money matters.

1. Keep Your Bills in One Place

When the mail comes, make sure it goes in one place. Misplaced bills can be the cause of unwanted late fees and can damage your credit rating. Whether it's a drawer, a box, or a file, be consistent. Size is also important. If you get a lot of mail, use an area that won't get filled up too quickly.

2. Pay Your Bills on Schedule

Bill paying can be simplified if it's done at scheduled times during the month. Depending on how many bills you receive, you can establish set times each month when none of your bills will be late. If you're paying bills as you receive them, chances are you're spending too much time in front of the checkbook. Although bills may state "Payable Upon Receipt", there's always a grace period. Call the creditor to find out when they need to receive payment before the bill is considered late.

3. Read Your Credit Card Statements

Most people take advantage of low interest credit card offers but never read their statements when paying the bill. Credit cards are notorious for using low interest as bait for new customers then switching to higher rates after a few months. Make a habit of looking at your statement carefully to see what interest rate you are paying each month and if any transaction fees have been applied. If the rate increases or a transaction fee appears on your statement, a simple call to the credit card company can oftentimes be beneficial in resolving the matter. If not, try to switch your money to a more favorable rate.

4. Take Advantage of Automatic Payments

Most banks offer a way to automatically deduct money from your account to pay creditors. In addition, the creditors usually offer a lower interest rate when you sign up for this payment option because they get their money faster and on-time. Consider it as one fewer check to write, envelope to lick and stamp to buy. Just make sure you record the deduction when the automatic payment is scheduled or you run the risk of bouncing other checks.

5. Computerize Your Checkbook

Using a software program is a handy way to organize your finances. Whether it's Quicken(r), Microsoft Money(r) or another package, these easy-to-use programs make bill paying and bank reconciliation a cinch. Computer checks can be ordered almost anywhere and fit right into most printers. Once the checks are printed, all of the information is automatically recorded in your electronic checkbook. Furthermore, many banks have direct downloads into these software packages so when money is deposited or withdrawn, the transaction is entered immediately onto your computer. And, when it comes time to do taxes, it couldn't be easier.

6. Get Overdraft Protection

Most banks have a service where, if you run the risk of bouncing a check, the money will come from another source. For a nominal fee, the bank will link your checking account to either a savings, money market, or credit card so the embarrassment of bouncing a check will be avoided. Call or visit your bank to learn about this convenient feature.

7. Cancel Unused Accounts

Whether it's a credit card or bank account, write a letter requesting that the account is formally closed. Not only will this improve your credit score, it is a useful way to avoid money from being scattered all over the place. Don't let department stores and credit card companies lure you into opening new accounts by offering favorable interest rates and purchase discounts. It's easy for credit to get out of hand by taking advantage of every credit offer that comes your way.

8. Consolidate Your Accounts

If you have several credit card accounts with outstanding balances, try to consolidate them into one. Be careful and check the balance transfer interest rates and one-time fees. Also, make a list of all your open Money Markets, Savings, CDs, IRAs, Mutual Funds, and other accounts to see if any consolidation can be done. Keeping your money in fewer places eliminates all of the guesswork involved and reduces errors.

9. Establish Automatic Savings

Create a link from your checking account into a savings account that will not be touched. This can usually be done through the banks and automatic amounts will be transferred over each month. Most people will not put money into a savings account on a regular basis. They may wait until a large tax refund check arrives or some other event to actually deposit money into savings, retirement or other accounts. If you establish an automatic savings deposit every month, your accounts will begin accumulating money faster than you think.

10. Clean up Your Files

Make sure your paid bills are organized in a filing cabinet. Keep individual files for paid bills. Go through your files at the end of each year and throw out bills and receipts no longer needed for auditing purposes. Contact your local IRS office to see how long records need to be kept for audits. Usually federal tax return audits can be done three years back but cancelled checks may need to be kept for seven. Consult the Internet for auditing and records-keeping procedures for your state or region.

(c) 2005 DebtGuru.com(r). This article may be freely distributed as long as the signature file and active link are included.

About the author:

Michael G. Peterson is the Vice President of American Credit Foundation, an IRS 501 (c)(3) non-profit consumer credit counseling organization that has assisted thousands of individuals and families with their financial situations through seminars, education, counseling services, and, debt management plans. For more information, and free consumer resources visit http://www.debtguru.com.

Written by: Michael G. Peterson

http://www.mysearchlive.com/finance/

Zaroot Concept Car: Futuristic Sporty Styling at its best coupled with excellent Nissan Auto Parts from Parts Train

The Zaroot is Nissan's way of showing how sporty SUV's could look in the future. Combining traditional SUV value, off-road ability and futuristic sporty styling definitely makes an aggressive visual statement.

The concept car is indeed a promise of things to come for Nissan. It also could spawn a unibody, compact SUV for the U.S. market to compete with the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. The Zaroot definitely makes an aggressive visual statement, with substantial wheel arches, the now-familiar Nissan truck front end styling, and huge gullwing doors that stretch from the A-pillar to the C-pillar. There is no B pillar.

The pentagonal doors define the look of the Zaroot with its front and rear graphic treatment adding a futuristic twist. A bluff nose that ensures minimum front overhangs and double strut grille and arch graphic roof line makes the Zaroot stand out even more.

Dramatic Gullwing doors provide the focal point of the Zaroot design lending a unique shape and making the car a head turner especially when both doors are open. The roof-mounted spotlights have been neatly integrated into the roof bars. The advantage of the gull wing aside from its impressive looks is the ease of access to the cabin they allow, both for passengers and luggage: with the rear seats folded, an awkwardly-shaped load such as a bicycle can be easily loaded into the vehicle with ease. Nissan designed the Gullwing doors by creating a shortened door that is only a little deeper than the side window so it can be easily opened especially in tight parking areas.. The trailing edge of the door finishes in line with the seat cushion, where it meets an extended sill. To maintain the ease of ingress and egress to and from the cabin, the sill automatically drops away underneath the vehicle whenever the door is opened.

Nissan has ensured Zaroot is good to drive on-road, too, with strong performance, excellent road-holding and handling and high levels of comfort.

If you want to maintain the superior performance of your Nissan, then Partstrain is the store for you. Partstrain is the leading supplier of Nissan discount- priced finest quality Nissan Auto Parts. For your performance demands, Partstrain offers electrical parts, exhaust, catalytic converters, grille, head panel, engine parts, spoiler, radiator support, rear body panel, turn signal lights and a whole lot more.

A tremendous line of discount Nissan auto parts guaranteed to be the best of its kind is found at http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/NISSAN . The services of its highly trained and friendly staff do not end when parts are delivered at your doorstep, call them and receive valuable technical support.

About the Author

Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.

Written by: Jenny McLane

http://www.mysearchlive.com/car/

Young Driver Car Insurance

It has become increasingly difficult to get young driver car insurance in the US & UK. The reason behind this is because the statistics for young drivers having a car accident are not very good. By definition, young drivers have very little experience of driving and thus have a greater chance of having a bump in their vehicle. Car insurance companies are obviously in business to make money and are understandably reluctant to insure such drivers. In most cases, companies will either offer a policy at a very high premium or refuse to insure the person altogether.

However, there are ways to lower your premium. First of all you should purchase a car that has a low insurance group number. Insurance group numbers range from 1 - 20. Generally speaking the higher the number the higher your premium is likely to be. This is because cars with high insurance group numbers usually have bigger engines, are more expensive and go faster. A low insurance group vehicle will lower the premium for a young driver policy. Young drivers should also be encouraged to take an advanced driving test. Some companies look favorably on drivers who take this test as they are seen as more responsible and more careful about their driving. Finally, opting for third party fire and theft or third party only cover also lowers your quote. If you have purchased a vehicle that does not cost very much money then you should seriously consider whether or not you need a fully comprehensive policy.

Getting cheaper quotes for young drivers can still be tricky. However, www.teendriverinsurance.com/northstar & http://www.acceptdirect.co.uk have special option that is aimed at this particular market and can save you a lot of money on your insurance quote.

Copyright (c) 2004 Accept Direct Limited http://www.acceptdirect.co.uk

Andrew Bowen is the CEO of Accept Direct Limited. Accept Direct offer car insurance to UK customers through their website http://www.acceptdirect.co.uk

In United States of America www.teendriverinsurance.com/northstar

Written by: Andrew Bowen

http://www.mysearchlive.com/car/young_driver_car_insurance.html