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
Monday, January 25, 2010
Being Healthy Can Be Fun
Many fear that our younger generation are being forced into a world of vedging out in front of the TV, spending hours playing computer games and indulging in what is perceived to be quite frankly a lazy lifestyle. Research into the growing rates of childhood obesity points towards such a lifestyle as one of the main triggering factors for this illness.
Campaigners are desperately trying to combat the ever growing statistics of obesity in children through a myriad of activities (http://www.feedmebetter.com ). Jamie Oliver’s landmark campaign Feed Me Better has grown from strength to strength and has forced schools across the UK to review the items known as junk food on the school menus. It’s finally time to say goodbye to turkey twizzlers and beans and chips. Thank goodness!
Undoubtedly children that are encouraged to eat a healthy diet and lead an active lifestyle will be in a better position both physically and mentally. So what can be done to lure our youngsters away from hours in front of the TV or computer?! Too many kids miss the opportunity to enjoy healthy activities in the fresh air.
There are a number of outdoor products on the market tailored to meet the needs of children, whilst maintaining a high standard of safety. The Early Learning Centre (ELC) offers some great products for your garden. With the summer finally in our midst it’s a great time to check out what’s available on the market. A fantastic product that is loved by all has got to be the trampoline. It is thought that the Eskimos, who used to toss each other up into the air on a walrus skin, came up with the first official type of trampolining. Here in the UK trampolining is said to have kicked off when a number of people holding a large blanket would toss a person into the air and catch them.
Trampolining is not only fun, it is healthy and an ideal method for children to remain active in a safe environment. The ELC site offers a buyers guide to trampolines (http://www.elc.co.uk/trampolines ) to ensure you select the most suitable type for your children. Bounce surrounds and trampoline covers are also available.
In fact, who’s to say exciting forms of exercise like trampolining should be limited to children? Why not get one big enough for you to enjoy too. Not only would this help you to keep off the pounds, it would set a great example to our younger generation.
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Campaigners are desperately trying to combat the ever growing statistics of obesity in children through a myriad of activities (http://www.feedmebetter.com ). Jamie Oliver’s landmark campaign Feed Me Better has grown from strength to strength and has forced schools across the UK to review the items known as junk food on the school menus. It’s finally time to say goodbye to turkey twizzlers and beans and chips. Thank goodness!
Undoubtedly children that are encouraged to eat a healthy diet and lead an active lifestyle will be in a better position both physically and mentally. So what can be done to lure our youngsters away from hours in front of the TV or computer?! Too many kids miss the opportunity to enjoy healthy activities in the fresh air.
There are a number of outdoor products on the market tailored to meet the needs of children, whilst maintaining a high standard of safety. The Early Learning Centre (ELC) offers some great products for your garden. With the summer finally in our midst it’s a great time to check out what’s available on the market. A fantastic product that is loved by all has got to be the trampoline. It is thought that the Eskimos, who used to toss each other up into the air on a walrus skin, came up with the first official type of trampolining. Here in the UK trampolining is said to have kicked off when a number of people holding a large blanket would toss a person into the air and catch them.
Trampolining is not only fun, it is healthy and an ideal method for children to remain active in a safe environment. The ELC site offers a buyers guide to trampolines (http://www.elc.co.uk/trampolines ) to ensure you select the most suitable type for your children. Bounce surrounds and trampoline covers are also available.
In fact, who’s to say exciting forms of exercise like trampolining should be limited to children? Why not get one big enough for you to enjoy too. Not only would this help you to keep off the pounds, it would set a great example to our younger generation.
Health Care Information Technology
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Information To Help You Make Health Care Decisions
Armed with good information, you can be your own best advocate when it comes to making health care decisions. That means not only gathering information on specific medical conditions and the latest treatments, but asking questions and seeking advice during your doctor visits.
But where can consumers get reliable and accurate health care information? In many cases, it's from prescription drug advertisements. Studies show that direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising starts important conversations about overall health and disease between doctors and patients-conversations that may lead to new diagnosis and better treatment.
According to a Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital and Harris Interactive health care survey, for example, one-quarter of adult patients who consulted a doctor after seeing a DTC ad received a new diagnosis. Some of the most common new diagnoses included high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression. These conditions are often undertreated and underdiagnosed in the general population.
"Direct-to-Consumer advertising plays an invaluable role informing physicians and patients both about disease and new and lifesaving medicines," says Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Senior Vice President Ken Johnson. "Educational advertising empowers patients to seek guidance from their doctors, which can lead to earlier detection and treatment of diseases."
Guiding Principles
PhRMA recently issued new guiding principles to further improve the educational value of prescription drug advertising. Through these principles, pharmaceutical companies pledge to provide even more accurate information to patients and doctors about health and disease they can use. Key elements include:
• Companies should submit all new DTC television advertisements to the Food and Drug Administration before releasing them for broadcast.
• DTC television advertising that identifies a product by name should clearly state the health conditions for which the medicine is approved, as well as the risks associated with the medicine being advertised.
• Companies should spend an appropriate amount of time educating health care professionals about new medicines or new therapeutic indications before beginning the first direct-to-consumer advertising campaign.
PhRMA represents the country's leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer, healthier and more productive lives.
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But where can consumers get reliable and accurate health care information? In many cases, it's from prescription drug advertisements. Studies show that direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising starts important conversations about overall health and disease between doctors and patients-conversations that may lead to new diagnosis and better treatment.
According to a Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital and Harris Interactive health care survey, for example, one-quarter of adult patients who consulted a doctor after seeing a DTC ad received a new diagnosis. Some of the most common new diagnoses included high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression. These conditions are often undertreated and underdiagnosed in the general population.
"Direct-to-Consumer advertising plays an invaluable role informing physicians and patients both about disease and new and lifesaving medicines," says Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Senior Vice President Ken Johnson. "Educational advertising empowers patients to seek guidance from their doctors, which can lead to earlier detection and treatment of diseases."
Guiding Principles
PhRMA recently issued new guiding principles to further improve the educational value of prescription drug advertising. Through these principles, pharmaceutical companies pledge to provide even more accurate information to patients and doctors about health and disease they can use. Key elements include:
• Companies should submit all new DTC television advertisements to the Food and Drug Administration before releasing them for broadcast.
• DTC television advertising that identifies a product by name should clearly state the health conditions for which the medicine is approved, as well as the risks associated with the medicine being advertised.
• Companies should spend an appropriate amount of time educating health care professionals about new medicines or new therapeutic indications before beginning the first direct-to-consumer advertising campaign.
PhRMA represents the country's leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer, healthier and more productive lives.
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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?
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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?
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Golf Tips Discover The Magic
Golf is a physical and a mental game. There are many ways to impove your game. You can improve your swing, your putting, and your shot.
We will look at a variety of tips for different facets of your game. These are tips for the beginner but a pro could conceivably benefit from their use.
Golf will get you outdoors and will get you moving. The combination of physical and mental activity will keep you sharp. Every course and every shot is different. You don't have to shoot par or have a perfect game to have fun. . It is a contest primarily with yourself to see if you can use your understanding of the game and your practices to improve on your game.
The most obvious way of improving your game is to take some golf lessons preferably from a pro. What you learn in the lessons you will be able to put to use on the course. If money is a concern consider group lessons. Not only can they be fun but it would lower your cost somewhat.
The first thing many people want to do is go out and get a set of their very own clubs. As exciting as this may be, clubs and other golf equipment can be costly. Ask around to see if someone you know has an old set lying around that you could borrow for awhile. Go to second hand stores sometimes you will find them there. I would give it careful consideration before you went to the expense of investing in all this equipment. Give yourself time to decide if you are going to stick with the game.
Now that you have decided to stick with the game your pro or your local Golf Club store will most likely take a look at your swing and take some measurements. They can then advise you on what would be the best type of equipment for your needs.
Don't go out on a course until you complete all your lessons. If you are slow it could bother other golfers that are coming behind you. It is important to know the basic rules and terms of Golf. For example did you know that when someone says “You're away.” that they are telling you it is your turn?
As in most situations, a certain type of etiquette is found in golf. Here are a number of tips to help you.
Show up on time for your game. If you are late you can keep others from being able to start their game.
Observe the orders of the club. Jeans and tee shirts are not usually allowed. Shirts with collars are seen in most clubs.
Some clubs frown on changing your shoes in the parking lot. They prefer all changing to be done in the locker rooms.
Leave your cell phone at home or in your car.
Contrary to what you see on TV business deals are not made on the golf course.
Honesty and courtesy is very important.
Learn the basic rules of the course and club.
Adhere to the order of play. Sometimes they will use ready play which means when you are ready you play. Who goes first is decided on by a flip of a coin who starts at the first tee. On subsequent holes the person with the best score on the previous hole goes first on the next one.
When another player is shooting you must be absolutely quiet. Any noise or sounds can distract the golfer and cause a missed shot.
When it is your turn do not delay; keep the flow of the game going.
When you hit the ball be careful. It is Golf's worse offense if you hit a group of golfers that are ahead of you.
If you are looking for more detailed information you do an internet search. There are all kinds of available resources for you regarding equipment, tips and the history of the game. If you know the rules of the game and on the courses you play you will have a great. Even if you do not play for competition golf is still a fun game.
Get more Golf tips for Beginners.
We will look at a variety of tips for different facets of your game. These are tips for the beginner but a pro could conceivably benefit from their use.
Golf will get you outdoors and will get you moving. The combination of physical and mental activity will keep you sharp. Every course and every shot is different. You don't have to shoot par or have a perfect game to have fun. . It is a contest primarily with yourself to see if you can use your understanding of the game and your practices to improve on your game.
The most obvious way of improving your game is to take some golf lessons preferably from a pro. What you learn in the lessons you will be able to put to use on the course. If money is a concern consider group lessons. Not only can they be fun but it would lower your cost somewhat.
The first thing many people want to do is go out and get a set of their very own clubs. As exciting as this may be, clubs and other golf equipment can be costly. Ask around to see if someone you know has an old set lying around that you could borrow for awhile. Go to second hand stores sometimes you will find them there. I would give it careful consideration before you went to the expense of investing in all this equipment. Give yourself time to decide if you are going to stick with the game.
Now that you have decided to stick with the game your pro or your local Golf Club store will most likely take a look at your swing and take some measurements. They can then advise you on what would be the best type of equipment for your needs.
Don't go out on a course until you complete all your lessons. If you are slow it could bother other golfers that are coming behind you. It is important to know the basic rules and terms of Golf. For example did you know that when someone says “You're away.” that they are telling you it is your turn?
As in most situations, a certain type of etiquette is found in golf. Here are a number of tips to help you.
Show up on time for your game. If you are late you can keep others from being able to start their game.
Observe the orders of the club. Jeans and tee shirts are not usually allowed. Shirts with collars are seen in most clubs.
Some clubs frown on changing your shoes in the parking lot. They prefer all changing to be done in the locker rooms.
Leave your cell phone at home or in your car.
Contrary to what you see on TV business deals are not made on the golf course.
Honesty and courtesy is very important.
Learn the basic rules of the course and club.
Adhere to the order of play. Sometimes they will use ready play which means when you are ready you play. Who goes first is decided on by a flip of a coin who starts at the first tee. On subsequent holes the person with the best score on the previous hole goes first on the next one.
When another player is shooting you must be absolutely quiet. Any noise or sounds can distract the golfer and cause a missed shot.
When it is your turn do not delay; keep the flow of the game going.
When you hit the ball be careful. It is Golf's worse offense if you hit a group of golfers that are ahead of you.
If you are looking for more detailed information you do an internet search. There are all kinds of available resources for you regarding equipment, tips and the history of the game. If you know the rules of the game and on the courses you play you will have a great. Even if you do not play for competition golf is still a fun game.
Get more Golf tips for Beginners.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Online Degree Program Just A Click Away
You want to go shopping, but your car is low on gas. You want to know your account balance, but do not have time to go to the bank. You want to further your education but do not have the time to go to classes. We turn to the World Wide Web. As fast as Ipods and Tivo were mainstreamed, Internet colleges are making their mark in the educational world and an online degree program is just a click away.
Online classes have existed for nearly as long as the Internet has been around. Many people across the United States and the world find it as an easy way to further their education in a flexible setting. Colleges that have an online degree program offer a wide range of courses and degrees to suit pretty much everyone. For those who are already in the job market and want to expand their knowledge but are not interested in a four year program may be interested in an Associates Degree. If an individual strives to become more marketable in the work force and wants a four-year degree, a Bachelor's Degree would be best suited. And then there is the Graduate Level Degree for those who already have their Bachelor's, but are still looking to expand their knowledge. Whatever the desire, it is more than likely offered in an online program.
A great aspect of an online degree program is the flexibility associated with it. If you're an early riser and would rather read those required chapters or complete the assignments in the morning, online courses allow for it. On the other hand, if you are a late owl and would rather complete the assignments at midnight, this is also possible with an online course. The Internet gives you the flexibility to choose when you want to take your class. In essence, you choose your own hours.
Another flexible feature of receiving a degree online is that an individual can work and go to school at the same time. Trying to work full time while going through a traditional degree program full time is nearly impossible. However, an online degree program makes it simple to work full time. An individual can go to work during the day and complete course work at night and on weekends. This flexibility makes online education a viable option for many people who thought they would not be able to further their education because of work or their financial situation.
The cost of an online degree program is another benefit to completing a degree online. Being able to work full time while going to school helps in covering expenses, but there are other cost benefits as well. Your classroom is the Internet, so a student does not have to relocate in order to go to school. Many people do not have an institution of higher education located right in their community, so completing a traditional degree program would inevitably mean relocating. Completing the course work online would save costs in relocating as well as other fees and expenses associated with moving or commuting.
While an online degree program may intimidate some people, it is set up so that it can accommodate everyone. Some may be intimidated because there is no personal, face to face interaction with other students or even a professor, however, the flexibility of the programs outweigh those factors. Some may also shy away from an online degree program because of a number of scams on the Internet. However, if you research an institution's credentials and accreditations before making a decision, your experience will be a whole lot better. Pick a reputable online educational institution and you are on your way to the degree of your choice.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
Online classes have existed for nearly as long as the Internet has been around. Many people across the United States and the world find it as an easy way to further their education in a flexible setting. Colleges that have an online degree program offer a wide range of courses and degrees to suit pretty much everyone. For those who are already in the job market and want to expand their knowledge but are not interested in a four year program may be interested in an Associates Degree. If an individual strives to become more marketable in the work force and wants a four-year degree, a Bachelor's Degree would be best suited. And then there is the Graduate Level Degree for those who already have their Bachelor's, but are still looking to expand their knowledge. Whatever the desire, it is more than likely offered in an online program.
A great aspect of an online degree program is the flexibility associated with it. If you're an early riser and would rather read those required chapters or complete the assignments in the morning, online courses allow for it. On the other hand, if you are a late owl and would rather complete the assignments at midnight, this is also possible with an online course. The Internet gives you the flexibility to choose when you want to take your class. In essence, you choose your own hours.
Another flexible feature of receiving a degree online is that an individual can work and go to school at the same time. Trying to work full time while going through a traditional degree program full time is nearly impossible. However, an online degree program makes it simple to work full time. An individual can go to work during the day and complete course work at night and on weekends. This flexibility makes online education a viable option for many people who thought they would not be able to further their education because of work or their financial situation.
The cost of an online degree program is another benefit to completing a degree online. Being able to work full time while going to school helps in covering expenses, but there are other cost benefits as well. Your classroom is the Internet, so a student does not have to relocate in order to go to school. Many people do not have an institution of higher education located right in their community, so completing a traditional degree program would inevitably mean relocating. Completing the course work online would save costs in relocating as well as other fees and expenses associated with moving or commuting.
While an online degree program may intimidate some people, it is set up so that it can accommodate everyone. Some may be intimidated because there is no personal, face to face interaction with other students or even a professor, however, the flexibility of the programs outweigh those factors. Some may also shy away from an online degree program because of a number of scams on the Internet. However, if you research an institution's credentials and accreditations before making a decision, your experience will be a whole lot better. Pick a reputable online educational institution and you are on your way to the degree of your choice.
Online Criminal Justice Degree
Online Degree in Criminal Justice
Friday, January 15, 2010
Which Electric Shaver to Buy?
Today's modern products have features such as "Pulsonic Technology" or "Precision Tube Trimmer", and you may be thinking they refer to some part in the latest Mars rover space mission. But these new terms describe the latest technology that companies like Braun and Philips are incorporating into their electric shavers. Some latest model electric shavers have features such as self-cleaning, Triple-Track shaving heads and even self lubrication. But is all this new technology justified for the sake of a simple electric shaver?
Electric shavers have certainly come a long way in recent years. Philips and Braun are the top 2 rated companies with a long history of incorporating the latest high-tech features into each model of electric shavers. Philips current selection includes models 1090X, 1060, 1050CC, 1050X, 8060X, 8040X, 8020X, 62XL, 8240XL, 7810XL 7380XL, 7340XL and 7310XL. Braun electric shaver models are released in Series. Series 7 includes 790C and 760CC. Series 5 models 590CC, 570CC, 560 and 550. Series 3 are 390CC, 370 and the 340. Series 1 shaver models are the 190 and 150. Braun even has a model called PocketGo that can fit in your pocket. As you can see there is certainly a huge choice when it comes to reviewing and buying an electric shaver.
Braun, which is a German based company who has concentrated on producing foil shavers. Foil shavers operate with an oscillating cutter block located behind a metal foil. Dutch based Philips which includes the brand name "Norelco" in the US, produces electric shavers which are rotary based. These shavers work by having spinning circular blades.
From the feedback of electric shaver consumers the consensus seems to be that neither company makes a superior product and that at the end of the day it comes down to personal choice.
Electric shavers can vary in price from very cheap to up to around $400. On average the difference is in how well the shaver cuts the hair and how your face feels after each shave. Cheaper shavers tend to take more time to shave and can leave an irritation rash on your skin. The more expensive models like the Braun 790cc are less prone to causing skin rash and will in general be a closer shave.
Waterproof electric shaver models are gaining in popularity. A model such as the Philips NIVEA FOR MEN 8060X allows you to have a complete wet shave in the shower and comes with its own moisturizing shaving conditioner. Waterproof shavers may also be increasing in numbers due to the fact that full body shaving is best achieved when in the shower.
When reviewing electric shavers, don't be too dazzled by all the hype of latest technology. Check the reviews and comments of other people and then base your personal decision on what is best for you.
From the Team at bestshaverelectric.com
Mens Electric Shavers | Men's Electric Shaver
Which Electric Shaver to Buy?
Today's modern products have features such as "Pulsonic Technology" or "Precision Tube Trimmer", and you may be thinking they refer to some part in the latest Mars rover space mission. But these new terms describe the latest technology that companies like Braun and Philips are incorporating into their electric shavers. Some latest model electric shavers have features such as self-cleaning, Triple-Track shaving heads and even self lubrication. But is all this new technology justified for the sake of a simple electric shaver?
Electric shavers have certainly come a long way in recent years. Philips and Braun are the top 2 rated companies with a long history of incorporating the latest high-tech features into each model of electric shavers. Philips current selection includes models 1090X, 1060, 1050CC, 1050X, 8060X, 8040X, 8020X, 62XL, 8240XL, 7810XL 7380XL, 7340XL and 7310XL. Braun electric shaver models are released in Series. Series 7 includes 790C and 760CC. Series 5 models 590CC, 570CC, 560 and 550. Series 3 are 390CC, 370 and the 340. Series 1 shaver models are the 190 and 150. Braun even has a model called PocketGo that can fit in your pocket. As you can see there is certainly a huge choice when it comes to reviewing and buying an electric shaver.
Braun, which is a German based company who has concentrated on producing foil shavers. Foil shavers operate with an oscillating cutter block located behind a metal foil. Dutch based Philips which includes the brand name "Norelco" in the US, produces electric shavers which are rotary based. These shavers work by having spinning circular blades.
From the feedback of electric shaver consumers the consensus seems to be that neither company makes a superior product and that at the end of the day it comes down to personal choice.
Electric shavers can vary in price from very cheap to up to around $400. On average the difference is in how well the shaver cuts the hair and how your face feels after each shave. Cheaper shavers tend to take more time to shave and can leave an irritation rash on your skin. The more expensive models like the Braun 790cc are less prone to causing skin rash and will in general be a closer shave.
Waterproof electric shaver models are gaining in popularity. A model such as the Philips NIVEA FOR MEN 8060X allows you to have a complete wet shave in the shower and comes with its own moisturizing shaving conditioner. Waterproof shavers may also be increasing in numbers due to the fact that full body shaving is best achieved when in the shower.
When reviewing electric shavers, don't be too dazzled by all the hype of latest technology. Check the reviews and comments of other people and then base your personal decision on what is best for you.
From the Team at bestshaverelectric.com
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Your Guide To Earn An Online Bachelor Degree In Nursing
You might be or you might not be aware that health care industry is one of the booming sectors for next 5 years especially in nursing field with a projection of 27% increase in employment. Hence, if you are interested and considering to earn a nursing degree online, you definite are in the right career path.
There are many accredited online universities offering online nursing degree programs with emphasis in various fields. You should spend some time to consider the available options to decide which online nursing degree program that meet your education & career goal. Here is a step by step guide to help you to earn an online bachelor degree in nursing.
Step 1: Determine The Right Online University
In the process of short listed your online universities of choice, you need to select only the online universities that are accredited by USA's recognized and legitimate accreditation agency. Non-accredited online degree program will make your degree rejected by most of employers.
Although there are many online universities offering bachelor degree in nursing, the degree might be varied from one online university to another online university; they might be different in area of focus. Be sure to review each of bachelor degree in nursing programs you are interested in and determine that the program is able to meet your needs in courses and in budget.
Step 2: Determine What Is Required To Earn The Bachelor Degree In Nursing
Ask the online universities to send you their bachelor nursing degree programs; look at the curriculum, determine if the time frame will work for you as well as the course of study. You may want to consider several nursing schools and determine which offers more of what you are looking to learn. Many online nursing schools offer flexibility in terms of time. Most of online bachelor nursing degree will requires you to spend a certain hours in clinical assignment in order to earn the degree; if you are a working while getting you online degree, you may want to ensure that you are able to fit into the clinical schedule.
Step 3: Determine The Financial Aid Available
If tuition fee is you concern, you might want to consider an online university which can offer you the flexibility in your tuition fee payment. Many online universities do offer scholarship and loans to their online students; you can get the information from admission department of these online universities.
Step 4: Enroll into Your Select Online Nursing Program
Once you have finalized the online university and the online nursing degree program that you are interested in. Ensure you meet the pre-requirement of your selected online nursing degree program; there may be many specific things that you have to do to qualify to get into the program. There may also be deadlines to consider. Look for the methods that fit your needs here.
Step 5: Be Prepared As An Online Student
Just like any other process of learning, you need to prepare yourself for your steps into learning. Get what you need, learn how the online nursing program works and get settled. It is time to learn. Find you method of learning, good time management will be a critical key to your success. Contact your professor with any questions that you may have. Follow what your curriculum says and dedicate yourself to taking on this new path to your new career.
In Summary
Earning an online bachelor degree in nursing is your right decision to start get start with your career in nursing field, one of the rapid growth health care fields. And getting the right online nursing program that meets your career goal is equally important. You should spend your time to consider the online nursing program that best suit your needs.
Online LPN Programs
Online LPN Nursing Programs
There are many accredited online universities offering online nursing degree programs with emphasis in various fields. You should spend some time to consider the available options to decide which online nursing degree program that meet your education & career goal. Here is a step by step guide to help you to earn an online bachelor degree in nursing.
Step 1: Determine The Right Online University
In the process of short listed your online universities of choice, you need to select only the online universities that are accredited by USA's recognized and legitimate accreditation agency. Non-accredited online degree program will make your degree rejected by most of employers.
Although there are many online universities offering bachelor degree in nursing, the degree might be varied from one online university to another online university; they might be different in area of focus. Be sure to review each of bachelor degree in nursing programs you are interested in and determine that the program is able to meet your needs in courses and in budget.
Step 2: Determine What Is Required To Earn The Bachelor Degree In Nursing
Ask the online universities to send you their bachelor nursing degree programs; look at the curriculum, determine if the time frame will work for you as well as the course of study. You may want to consider several nursing schools and determine which offers more of what you are looking to learn. Many online nursing schools offer flexibility in terms of time. Most of online bachelor nursing degree will requires you to spend a certain hours in clinical assignment in order to earn the degree; if you are a working while getting you online degree, you may want to ensure that you are able to fit into the clinical schedule.
Step 3: Determine The Financial Aid Available
If tuition fee is you concern, you might want to consider an online university which can offer you the flexibility in your tuition fee payment. Many online universities do offer scholarship and loans to their online students; you can get the information from admission department of these online universities.
Step 4: Enroll into Your Select Online Nursing Program
Once you have finalized the online university and the online nursing degree program that you are interested in. Ensure you meet the pre-requirement of your selected online nursing degree program; there may be many specific things that you have to do to qualify to get into the program. There may also be deadlines to consider. Look for the methods that fit your needs here.
Step 5: Be Prepared As An Online Student
Just like any other process of learning, you need to prepare yourself for your steps into learning. Get what you need, learn how the online nursing program works and get settled. It is time to learn. Find you method of learning, good time management will be a critical key to your success. Contact your professor with any questions that you may have. Follow what your curriculum says and dedicate yourself to taking on this new path to your new career.
In Summary
Earning an online bachelor degree in nursing is your right decision to start get start with your career in nursing field, one of the rapid growth health care fields. And getting the right online nursing program that meets your career goal is equally important. You should spend your time to consider the online nursing program that best suit your needs.
Online LPN Programs
Online LPN Nursing Programs
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The things you consider before going out in a Deer Hunting Trips
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. Or maybe you already tried this activity called deer hunting trips and you find it very exciting but to your disappointment you only find yourself in failure and mistake because you are not well prepared for the trip. No doubt because it is the usual thing that any hunter would wish for, a second chance for better result or a better season that can help them for hunting. There are many things to put in mind but the first thing you need to look at is your present condition and how prepared you are for this deer hunting trips. 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? The idea is to be better than what you are on your first hunting trip. Do not be contented on the things that you now knew and be sure to add more knowledge so you can be better. The more essential way to do this thing is to acquire valuable knowledge from those experienced hunters because they are the one that can present facts and not just theories. Real experiences of hunters may give you an idea on what to expect in your deer hunting trips.
As real hunters know a knife and the right gun are one of the most basic things that you need to have before going to a deer hunting trip. 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. If you want you can also learn the 15secrets about operating a firearms and how you can be able to make the difference between your success and failures.
Real hunters already know this fact that using a misinformation will definitely lead to failures or mistakes in hunting.
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? The idea is to be better than what you are on your first hunting trip. Do not be contented on the things that you now knew and be sure to add more knowledge so you can be better. The more essential way to do this thing is to acquire valuable knowledge from those experienced hunters because they are the one that can present facts and not just theories. Real experiences of hunters may give you an idea on what to expect in your deer hunting trips.
As real hunters know a knife and the right gun are one of the most basic things that you need to have before going to a deer hunting trip. 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. If you want you can also learn the 15secrets about operating a firearms and how you can be able to make the difference between your success and failures.
Real hunters already know this fact that using a misinformation will definitely lead to failures or mistakes in hunting.
For more information you can visit trophy whitetail hunts.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Download Music Legally With These Online Services
There are mainly two kinds of music download services online. There's the services that allow you to buy tracks you can download and then there are subscription services that let you listen to full tracks online in return for a monthly subscription fee. Some do both.
Napster from pirate to megastar
Napster offers you unlimited access to 1,500,000+ songs.You can listen to an unlimited amount of music each month. You get over 50 commercial free and interactive radio stations. You can discover what other people are listening to with easy to use sharing features allowing you to swap songs with other Napster members.
Napster also allows you to burn the tracks you buy to CD and listen to them wherever you go. Napster offers a 7 day free trial of their subscription service.
Rhapsody, Real's music juggernaut
Rhapsody is a service that is owned by Real. With Rhapsody you get unlimited access to over 1,500,000+songs, complete music jukebox software to manage your entire collection, and over 80 ad-free radio stations. They also allow you to create and share your playlists (a standard feature among most online music services.) You can even watch music videos and see pictures of the artists from your favorite band.
Rhapsody includes a free 14-day trial of Rhapsody Unlimited. If you don't own a credit card, they have a service they call Rhapsody - FREE where you can listen to hours of free music every month. Besides these subscription type services, you can also purchase music downloads from their RealPlayer Music Store. They have over 1,000,000 songs that are ready for purchase.
So which service is right for you? I would suggest you give each of them a try. All of them let you listen to short clips of the music before buying and the subscription services have free trials. You can't lose.
Thomas is a successful webmaster. Find out how you can access to legal music downloads with 7 to 14 day free trials, visit http://www.topdownloadz.net
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Debt Problems – How To Manage Yourself Out Of Debts
Are you having trouble paying your monthly bills? Or worried about losing your home and car because you have problems paying for your monthly installment?
Well, you are not alone. Many people face a financial crisis in some part of their lives. Whether the crisis is self created (over spending) or by accident (family illness, or loss of a job), it can be prevail over. Your financial health can only improve if you put your heart and soul into nursing it.
The first step to manage yourself get out of debts is to develop a budget plan. Take some time to think over and do a realistic assessment of how much you earn and spend each month.
List your expenses into fixed and variable and identify which are ‘needs’ spending that you cannot live without (for example food and house mortgage), and ‘wants’ spending that you can survive without spending.
Get a good idea of how much you need to spend on your fixed and ‘needs’ spending and always leave enough money for them. The goal is to make sure you can make ends meet on your basics needs: housing, food, health care, insurance, and education. And reduce your ‘wants’ expenses as far as possible.
If you have creditors, contact them immediately to tell them frankly that you are in financial difficulties. Ask them to work out a payment plan that you can manage so that you can still pay them. You’ll be surprise that most of your creditors are wiling to negotiate and work out a better repayment plan for you.
Manage your secured debts especially your auto loan. Lenders have the right to repossess your car if you default on your payment. Instead of waiting for your car to be repossessed and paying extra fees. Talk to your lender and ask if you can sell or trade in your car for a cheaper one. Alternately, ask for grace period so that you can save on the added costs of repossession and a negative entry on your credit report.
Your public library and bookshops should have more information about budgeting and money management skills. Do not hesitate to consult them for more advice if needed. Start a budgeting plan to nurse yourself back to a good financial health today!
Kristy Sinsara
Kristy Sinsara
Well, you are not alone. Many people face a financial crisis in some part of their lives. Whether the crisis is self created (over spending) or by accident (family illness, or loss of a job), it can be prevail over. Your financial health can only improve if you put your heart and soul into nursing it.
The first step to manage yourself get out of debts is to develop a budget plan. Take some time to think over and do a realistic assessment of how much you earn and spend each month.
List your expenses into fixed and variable and identify which are ‘needs’ spending that you cannot live without (for example food and house mortgage), and ‘wants’ spending that you can survive without spending.
Get a good idea of how much you need to spend on your fixed and ‘needs’ spending and always leave enough money for them. The goal is to make sure you can make ends meet on your basics needs: housing, food, health care, insurance, and education. And reduce your ‘wants’ expenses as far as possible.
If you have creditors, contact them immediately to tell them frankly that you are in financial difficulties. Ask them to work out a payment plan that you can manage so that you can still pay them. You’ll be surprise that most of your creditors are wiling to negotiate and work out a better repayment plan for you.
Manage your secured debts especially your auto loan. Lenders have the right to repossess your car if you default on your payment. Instead of waiting for your car to be repossessed and paying extra fees. Talk to your lender and ask if you can sell or trade in your car for a cheaper one. Alternately, ask for grace period so that you can save on the added costs of repossession and a negative entry on your credit report.
Your public library and bookshops should have more information about budgeting and money management skills. Do not hesitate to consult them for more advice if needed. Start a budgeting plan to nurse yourself back to a good financial health today!
Kristy Sinsara
Kristy Sinsara
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Can Hypnosis Help to Eliminate Pain?
Pain is a subject that touches everyone. After all, it is a human condition from which we all suffer at one time or another. There are headaches, dental procedures, sports injuries, broken bones, soft-tissue injuries, and psychosomatic pain.
Research shows that 75% to 80% of all adults will experience lower back pain at some time in their lives. Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from arthritis pain and as many as 45 million suffer from chronic, recurring headaches. There are thousands of people every year who suffer the agony of surgical interventions and thousands more who endure the pain of debilitating or terminal illnesses.
All of this pain falls into two basic categories: (1) acute pain, which is of short duration and (2) chronic pain, which continues for weeks, months or years.
Most people respond to pain - whether acute or chronic - by taking drugs of some kind. But drugs are often a temporary solution.
What few people realize is that the ancient art of hypnosis offers a safe, effective alternative for reducing sensitivity to pain.
Hypnosis has been shown effective in the management of various types of pain. Besides providing an effective solution for maladies such as headaches and acute injuries, hypnosis offers a unique solution for those suffering from chronic conditions like back pain and arthritis as well as intermediate and advanced stages of cancer. Studies show that patients with chronic diseases require fewer painkillers to achieve pain relief when they practice hypnosis. These same patients exhibit fewer signs of anxiety and experience greater comfort during medical procedures.
Hypnosis also has been shown to be effective in reducing nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients.
The most effective approach for acute pain appears to be the use of hypnotic suggestions focusing on anxiety reduction and minimizing the importance of the pain. For chronic pain, it is more effective to confront the pain directly under hypnosis, dealing with both the pain's physical and psychological effects.
Another area where hypnosis offers significant positive results is in dealing with pre- and post-operative patients. Using hypnosis in preparation for surgery has been shown to reduce the experience of pain during surgery, resulting in the need for less anesthetics. Hypnosis as a pain management tool with surgical patients also has been shown to reduce nausea and greatly increase the recovery rate in most patients, thereby truncating the length of time spent in the hospital. (That creates another rarely mentioned positive result: reduced medical costs!)
But efficacy and lower medical expenses are not the only positives related to the use of hypnosis for pain management. This modality has no dangerous side effects. Unlike medications, hypnosis does not become less effective with use and does not require stronger and stronger doses to cope with pain. While patients may have to ingest costly medications several times a day for years, they have the potential for reducing or eliminating their pain in just a few hypnotic sessions for significantly less cost.
Does hypnosis always work? In the area of pain control, everyone can be helped to SOME degree. There are essentially five categories into which subjects fall:
1. Those who find total and permanent relief.
2. Those that have a decrease in the severity of pain.
3. Those who experience pain relief initially, but who need occasional reinforcement.
4. Those that experience intermittent relief.
5. Those that still have pain, but feel 10-30% less pain than before.
What accounts for these differences in relief? The answer appears to be the patient's susceptibility to hypnosis - the level of relaxation reached during the hypnotic sessions. The deeper the relaxation, the more effective the pain reduction.
Certainly, no treatment for pain - whether chemical, physical or psychological - is effective all the time. However, hypnosis has shown over and over again that it can help people reduce or eliminate both acute and chronic pain. Best of all, it works its magic without any side effects.
As a safe, effective alternative for reducing sensitivity to pain, hypnosis is second to none.
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Research shows that 75% to 80% of all adults will experience lower back pain at some time in their lives. Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from arthritis pain and as many as 45 million suffer from chronic, recurring headaches. There are thousands of people every year who suffer the agony of surgical interventions and thousands more who endure the pain of debilitating or terminal illnesses.
All of this pain falls into two basic categories: (1) acute pain, which is of short duration and (2) chronic pain, which continues for weeks, months or years.
Most people respond to pain - whether acute or chronic - by taking drugs of some kind. But drugs are often a temporary solution.
What few people realize is that the ancient art of hypnosis offers a safe, effective alternative for reducing sensitivity to pain.
Hypnosis has been shown effective in the management of various types of pain. Besides providing an effective solution for maladies such as headaches and acute injuries, hypnosis offers a unique solution for those suffering from chronic conditions like back pain and arthritis as well as intermediate and advanced stages of cancer. Studies show that patients with chronic diseases require fewer painkillers to achieve pain relief when they practice hypnosis. These same patients exhibit fewer signs of anxiety and experience greater comfort during medical procedures.
Hypnosis also has been shown to be effective in reducing nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients.
The most effective approach for acute pain appears to be the use of hypnotic suggestions focusing on anxiety reduction and minimizing the importance of the pain. For chronic pain, it is more effective to confront the pain directly under hypnosis, dealing with both the pain's physical and psychological effects.
Another area where hypnosis offers significant positive results is in dealing with pre- and post-operative patients. Using hypnosis in preparation for surgery has been shown to reduce the experience of pain during surgery, resulting in the need for less anesthetics. Hypnosis as a pain management tool with surgical patients also has been shown to reduce nausea and greatly increase the recovery rate in most patients, thereby truncating the length of time spent in the hospital. (That creates another rarely mentioned positive result: reduced medical costs!)
But efficacy and lower medical expenses are not the only positives related to the use of hypnosis for pain management. This modality has no dangerous side effects. Unlike medications, hypnosis does not become less effective with use and does not require stronger and stronger doses to cope with pain. While patients may have to ingest costly medications several times a day for years, they have the potential for reducing or eliminating their pain in just a few hypnotic sessions for significantly less cost.
Does hypnosis always work? In the area of pain control, everyone can be helped to SOME degree. There are essentially five categories into which subjects fall:
1. Those who find total and permanent relief.
2. Those that have a decrease in the severity of pain.
3. Those who experience pain relief initially, but who need occasional reinforcement.
4. Those that experience intermittent relief.
5. Those that still have pain, but feel 10-30% less pain than before.
What accounts for these differences in relief? The answer appears to be the patient's susceptibility to hypnosis - the level of relaxation reached during the hypnotic sessions. The deeper the relaxation, the more effective the pain reduction.
Certainly, no treatment for pain - whether chemical, physical or psychological - is effective all the time. However, hypnosis has shown over and over again that it can help people reduce or eliminate both acute and chronic pain. Best of all, it works its magic without any side effects.
As a safe, effective alternative for reducing sensitivity to pain, hypnosis is second to none.
hypnosis
hypnosis weight loss
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