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Montreal VIP - Putting Customers First

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:07:43 +0000

Ever wonder how those brochures made it to the front of the travel agency’s display, or why the travel service you chose recommended a certain restaurant or hotel? As a paying customer, you’d like to think that the reason why travel services recommend certain establishments is because they’re the best. Often, however, that’s simply not the case. That travel agent who convinces you to book that three-star hotel might just be getting a financial kickback in return for her not-so-objective recommendation. This practice is not just deceiving; it’s downright greedy. Kickbacks, commissions, and financial incentives are all too common in the travel industry, and Montreal VIP’s refusal to accept them is just one thing that makes this company so different from the rest.

When people choose Montreal VIP, they know they can feel confident that the company will tell them about only the best hotels, nightclubs, restaurants, attractions, and activities. Since the company does not have any sponsors that dictate what establishments they are permitted to promote, and they do not accept any type of kickbacks, there is no conflict of interest. Recommendations are made based on what is best for the customer, not what will be financially lucrative for the company. Montreal VIP’s profits are made solely from customer payments, so it is their customers’ interests that are considered above all else.

So, how exactly does this unique policy affect the type of service Montreal VIP’s clients receive? First, Montreal VIP’s personal hosts will not try to pressure customers the way some other travel service representatives will. If a group is in Montreal for a bachelor party and they want to find out about which full-contact strip clubs they should visit or which cigar lounges have the most relaxing atmosphere, the host will outline their best options in a thorough and objective manner. Second, this policy means that guests are given a lot more choices. Since Montreal VIP is not affiliated with any restaurants, hotels, or clubs, guests are free to choose any establishments they like. Nothing is off limits - Montreal VIP is simply there to offer suggestions that are based on thorough research and many years of experience. Finally, customers can expect to receive informed recommendations. Since Montreal VIP does not promote establishments in exchange for financial incentives, they conduct firsthand research to scout out the locations that their customers are likely to enjoy most. The professionals at Montreal VIP visit all places in person to ensure they live up to their hype before they bring their valued guests. They also monitor the nightlife continuously to keep track of which clubs are currently the most popular. Honest and objective recommendations, no kickbacks, more choices, and zero pressure - let’s hope other travel companies will soon follow suit!

Do You Need a Kick in the Pants to Start a New Career

admin — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:27:47 +0000

Sometimes it takes a good swift kick in the pants to get someone motivated. Sometimes that kick comes in the form of losing your job. When you’re in between jobs, you have an opportunity to take a step back and decide whether you previous career choices have led you down the path where you want to be. If the answer is yes, then fine, find another job and keep on going. For many people, though, the answer is no. For these people, the time may be right to make a change that puts them on the right path.

Often that path includes goals like these:

Huge earnings potential
Be in business quickly
Fast paced, interesting work
Offer services that are always in demand
Be your own boss
Relatively low start-up costs
Ability to work from home

These goals embody the American dream of achieving financial independence through hard work, but they don’t come easy. Jumping into a new business without the right knowledge and training can result in near certain failure. The right skills and a good understanding of what it’s going to take to succeed are absolutely essential for any new business owner. One company that helps to provide the kind of training it takes to be successful is Brooke Transportation Training Systems. Jeff Roach, as a multi-million dollar freight broker himself, founded the company to help others succeed in the field that has helped him live the American Dream.

Freight brokers are the people who match up customers with freight that needs to be transported with trucking companies that have the capacity to carry that freight to its destination. It’s one of the few careers that let you literally work from your own home until you build the business up to the point where need a staff and a professional office. It’s also a business where your success is directly related to the amount of effort you put into it. The training provided by Jeff Roach and his team make it very clear that the freight brokerage business is not one of those fly by night, get rich quick schemes. They’ll lay out in very clear terms exactly what you need to do to be successful in freight brokerage.

Sometimes, students go through the class and decide that they aren’t ready to strike out on their own. For these students, they still walk away with new skill and a respected certification that can help them land a job as a freight brokerage agent for another company. As one of their students, Arcelia M., said, "I’m very pleased. I can work from home doing what I enjoy doing and make decent money. The most important thing I learned is how to start and succeed by first ‘walking’ as an agent and work up to ‘running’ as a broker."

Other graduating students decide to undertake the challenge of running their own operation. Calvin J., another Brooke student said "In six months since completing your class, I just booked my 250th load! Thank you for the great class. It really gave me an inside edge into the world of moving freight." Learn more about freight brokerage at www.brooketraining.com.

What is Memory Foam

admin — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:27:07 +0000

You may have seen memory foam mattresses advertised on TV by companies like Tempur-Pedic, but have you ever wondered just what memory foam is, and how it works to give you a better night’s sleep? Memory foam was originally developed by NASA as they sought ways to cushion the astronauts’ bodies from the crushing G-forces of a rocket launching into space. Since then it has been adopted by hospitals and mattress makers and is now accessible to you and me.

The principle of memory foam is simple. It is designed to provide firm support, while yielding to and molding around the contours of the body to relieve pressure points. Lower density memory foam yields under the pressure of the body, while higher density memory foam actually softens in response to body heat, allowing it, too, to mold itself to the body. Both kinds are made of a special polyurethane blend to achieve these special qualities.

A memory foam mattress offers firm support while relieving the discomfort that can be caused by the pressure of your your body against a traditional firm mattress. Although memory foam products were once priced too high to be affordable for most people, prices have come down dramatically over the last years, and memory foam mattress toppers can be purchased for under $50 for a twin sized bed.

A mattress topper is a layer of memory foam that is placed on top of a traditional mattress to provide increased comfort and a more restful sleep. Thicker memory foam mattress toppers can even add more firmness and support to your old mattress. Padco Memory Foam offers mattress toppers in both high and low density memory foam in thicknesses ranging from one to four inches.

Of course Padco Memory Foam also has a full range of complete memory foam mattresses, but they also have memory foam pillows, and other unique products. They even have memory foam pet beds so your dog or cat can enjoy the space age comfort of memory foam. For the living room, Padco Memory Foam lounge sacs are the modern evolution of the beanbag chair. Memory foam lounge sacs are the last word in comfort for the home theater room, a college dorm room, or a reading room. Some are big enough for two people to sit and watch a movie together.

If you have seen memory foam mattresses advertised on TV, thought it was too expensive for you, you owe it to yourself to check out the amazing variety of products and the great low prices at Padcomemoryfoam.com. Padco Memory Foam knows how to make you sleep comfortably at a price that’s just as comfortable on your wallet and shipping directly to your door is always free.

How Much Does a Syndicate Place Cost

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:52:52 +0000

Each syndicate place costs just £5 GBP per week regardless of whether you opt for the UK lotto or Euro Millions. You can of course choose to play in both syndicates for £10 GBP per week which will give your syndicate 124 chances of winning a cash prize every week.

e-Lottery Affiliate Programme

Anyone can join the e-Lottery affiliate online program and start building a residual income from home. For just £9.99 per year you receive a high end ecommerce website which allows you to register members in the e-Lottery syndicate system. You simply send your prospects to your site and once they join you will earn 20% commission each month for as long as they remain members. You also pick up a 5% override commission on the recruitment efforts of your team.

As you start developing your business you have the opportunity to tap into a bonus called Global Revenue Share (GRS). This is a percentage of all monthly e-Lottery revenues that is set aside and paid out every 28 days to qualifying affiliates.

Can Anyone Play e-Lottery?

e-Lottery is very much an international business with members totaling in excess of 195,000 from 133 countries. There is also a wide selection of payment methods to cater for differing financial systems globally. Once you have paid, your syndicate is handled in a professional and reliable manner by e-Lottery customer support. Should you ever have any queries they can always be contacted by telephone or email and offer support in 5 languages (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German).

The Company

Virtual World Direct Limited, the creator of e-Lottery, is a member company of the Virtual World Group PLC.

Virtual World Group PLC has business interests all around the world with locations including the Caribbean, Central America, the British Isles and India, with Group Headquarters in the Isle of Man.

The main business of the Group is that of "virtual entertainment" and it has built its brands to be recognised around the world, all supported by its member companies, which provide the following services: Operations; Research and Development; Games Design and Testing; Systems and Infrastructure Support; and International Member Support.

e-Lottery is very serious about its business and evidence of this is Virtual World Directs membership of the Lotteries Council of Great Britain, an independent body that works closely with the UK Gambling Commission, who regulate online lotteries.

e-Lottery has thousands of members globally, all of whom enjoy the array of benefits that membership offers. Since its inception and the start of operations, e-Lottery has paid out millions of pounds in winnings to its syndicate members and millions of pounds in commission to its affiliates.

Making a Friend of Your Cat

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:47:45 +0000

Cats can and do live happily in either the country or the city. but they apparently want someone to care for them. give them a warm place to live, proper food. fresh water, a dry bed and provide companionship.

It takes some kittens and cats longer than others to get used to their new owners. Keep your pet confined at first so that he cannot run away. Do not force yourself on him. but let him come to know you gradually. A good time to approach your cat is when he is eating. Talk to him gently but do not touch him. At other times when he seems relaxed go near him and show him attention, but do not frighten him with loud noises or sudden movements. As your cat becomes more acquainted with you, he may come to you for a little petting. Do not overwhelm him with attention. Through your patience and gentleness. your cat will come to trust you.

Unlike some other types of pets. cats do not usually respond to punishment. except perhaps to become indignant and even to leave their home. If you indicate to your cat before he takes what you consider an undesirable action. that you do not want him to do so. he may respond. but afterwards he will not connect punishment with the action.

Cats do not readily accept authority so do not expect blind obedience from your cat. Unless you have asked him to do something he wishes to do anyway he may not consent graciously.

There are few greater compliments than the friendship of a cat. You cannot buy it or force it. You will receive your cat’s affection and high regard only when he thinks you have earned it, because a cat is demanding in his standards for human conduct.

House-Breaking a Malamute

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:27:52 +0000

House-breaking requires a completely new training process, and hence the following instructions can be used with either paper broken dogs or dogs with no previous training whatever.

The first step in house-breaking is to establish a regular outing schedule. For the young puppy, this should be in the early morning, at night before retiring, and after each feeding. It is also advisable to walk a puppy after heavy play or exercise and after awakening from a nap. This generally boils down to the fact that you should walk your young puppy about every three hours. Adult dogs should be walked no less than twice a day, but even this is an unhappy and uncomfortable restriction. Three times a day would be much better.

The second step is to take advantage of the average dog’s dislike of soiling the immediate area of his living quarters or anywhere in which he is closely confined. Thus, when you cannot keep a constant watch on the puppy while he is in the house, tie or barricade him within a small area, such as near his bed or the vicinity of the bathroom sink. This will induce the puppy to make an effort at self-restraint, which will both strengthen and improve his control and allow you to adhere more closely to a regular outing schedule.

If he does err while in the house, scold him, but only during or immediately following the mistake, not sometime after. For an effective scolding, the puppy should be kept at or brought back to the spot he has soiled and restrained there by holding his collar or the scruff of his neck. The scolding should be done in an angry voice using such expressions as “No! bad dog! No!”

Punching or kicking the dog or pushing his nose into the mess is outright cruelty and does not hasten or improve his training; indeed, it may result in unwanted complications. Never attempt to strike at the dog, either with a newspaper or your hand, while he is free and can dodge and run away. Once the dog learns he can run away from punishment, he will tend to become hand-shy and make training all the more difficult. If it is at all possible, the dog should be taken outside after he has been scolded for soiling in the house.

Following a routine, which is basically repeating the same thing over and over again, enables the puppy to learn more quickly. Therefore, along with a regular feeding and walking schedule, always use the same door, if there is more than one, when leaving the house, and always walk along the same route. When the puppy utilizes the gutter-not the sidewalk, please! praise and pet him. Show him clearly how pleased you are. Gradually, the number of outings may be reduced and the puppy given greater freedom in the house.

Winter Gardening Indoors

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:08:19 +0000

If the weather’s getting cold and you haven’t planned ahead, don’t worry. There are plenty of salad varieties that you can sow now for tasty leaves, even in the depths of winter. Our guide to indoor produce will allow you to enjoy fresh produce through to Christmas and the new year.

Sowing Without Soil

To spice up your sandwiches, try cress ‘Extra Curled’ (link). All you need is a saucer lined with kitchen towel, cotton wool, or even an old flannel. Moisten your chosen medium, and simply sprinkle with the cress seeds. Cover with a plastic bag, then place in a warm spot (such as the airing cupboard) until the seeds have germinated. When the seedlings begin to emerge, place on a well lit sill and remove the plastic covering. Ensure that the medium is kept moist, and you’ll be enjoying the fresh sprouts in 10 to 14 days time. We also stock sprouting rocket (link), which can be grown in the same way and makes a delicious addition your lunchbox.

The Winter Windowsill

Many of our seeds can be grown on a cut-and-come-again basis during the colder months. This means leaves can be picked as required, rather than waiting for the whole plant to mature. After harvesting the plants will replenish themselves, and successional sowing ensures a steady supply for weeks on end. For a wide variety of leaves, try our niche salad leaf mix (link). This collection includes leaf carrot and radish, kale, amaranth and purslane, perfect to break the monotony of supermarket salads. Rocket (link) is another excellent choice for indoor sowing, and has a hot flavour far superior to the shop-bought variety. For leaves in a hurry, try ‘Skyrocket’ (link) which combines the speed of salad rocket with the taste of the stronger wild rocket (link).

Hot Crops

If you lack a bright windowsill or wish to grow more exotic vegetables, garden4less has the equipment to get you started. To give seeds a good start, try a heated propagator (link to category). If you are a new gardener and would like to experiment, the Parasene Fastgrow (link) is great value for money and promotes rapid germination. For greater precision, the Bio Green (link) offers digital temperature control for seedlings and cuttings.

Shed Some Light

When light levels are very low, some plants may fail to thrive on the windowsill. An indoor light (link) provides the perfect solution, enabling you to get a head start with your spring sowing.

Paper-Training a Malamute

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:44:58 +0000

Paper-training can begin when the puppy is eight weeks old, but do not expect instantaneous perfection. The basic procedure is as follows:

It is best to establish and keep a specific part of the house as the puppy’s “territory.” The territory should have linoleum rather than a rug or bare-wood flooring. It should not be located in the main stream of family traffic, yet it should not be so isolated as to remove the dog from all human contact. If space allows, the kitchen or breakfast nook or a part thereof-is usually an ideal site. Confinement to this area can be achieved either by tieing the puppy with his leash or a cord to some sturdy object or, preferably, by partitioning off the territory with a gate or some obstacle across the doorway entrance.

Cover the entire floor of the territory with at least two layers of newspaper. After one or more days, the puppy will localize his attentions to one part of the territory. To speed up and encourage the use of a particular location, it is a good idea to leave a little of the used paper at that location. Once a definite spot is established, reduce the area covered by the newspapers by eliminating those furthest from the point of use. You are now leaving room for error, And errors will occur. Your pet shop has house-breaking scents to help you train your Malamute puppy.

If you are with the puppy either in another room or near his territory, and you notice him circling, suddenly begin to sniff the floor, or squatting, quickly but gently place him on the newspaper. Whenever the puppy uses the paper, whether voluntarily or placed there by you, bestow lavish praise and petting upon him. If you do not catch him in time, scold him and immediately place him on the paper. Do not beat him or, under any condition, rub his nose in it. Scolding must be given only during or immediately after the mistake, for after any lapse of time at all the scolding will not be associated with the misdeed, and only confusion and fear will result.

Gradually, as the puppy’s training progresses, reduce the newspaper-covered area to the minimum size necessary for adequate service. You may allow the puppy greater freedom in the house. Off-paper mistakes will occur, and you must be prepared to accept these as inevitable. Do not leave the puppy alone, even temporarily, in a room without newspaper on the floor, for unavoidable accidents may occur and set back the whole training process.

When the puppy is four months old, he has usually developed sufficient muscular control to begin house-breaking. At this point, you must decide whether you want a completely house-broken dog or a combination paper and house-broken animal. If the former is decided upon, all newspaper must be permanently removed during the day. Leaving newspapers down during the day, in case of an emergency, may be a convenience to you, but it will simply prolong, hinder, and possibly nullify all your house-breaking efforts. Until the puppy develops more control, however, or if you wish a combination-trained dog, newspapers can be left on the floor during the night.

SAT IELTS Tutor Support Hong Kong

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:52:23 +0000

ITS Tutorial School Hong Kong is a fully registered school with the Hong Kong Education Department. ITS provides a wide and varied range of different education related services to the Hong Kong community. The school originally began on 2006 by providing a range of one to one private tuition lessons in a variety of different subjects. These subjects included support in most mainstream academic areas such as English, Math, Sciences, Business and Commerce, Humanities and Social Sciences and Languages.

The school since then has grown quite rapidly expanding the range of services that it offers. A growing area of demand that ITS has in exam preparation training and support. ITS provides tuition and training in many different exams including IELTS, SAT, SSAT, BMAT, GMAT, UK common entrance exam 11+ 13, Cambridge Young Learners exam just to name a few.

A recent addition to the school has been the expansion into adult education and corporate training. ITS Corporate Training now is providing a very comprehensive range of different training and support services to the Hong Kong business community. Courses for the corporate world are specifically tailored to the needs of the individual business involved. The training while mainly languages at the present time also offers courses in presentations, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, Accounting training and many other areas. Much of ITS Corporate Training takes place at ITS school in Central. ITS also provides training at the businesses premises if so desired.

ITS also endeavours to make its website a place that can be of assistance to students, parents and the community. The website is resource rich with a wide variety of helpful resources and some excellent links to other quality websites. The owners of ITS believe that putting something back into the community is an extremely important part of the ethos of the school.

ITS students mainly come from the international schools located in Hong Kong. The school holiday period is a very busy time for ITS as many students return from their studies overseas for the holiday and attend the school for extra support while they are back in Hong Kong.

The school does provide a limited range of support for university level students depending on exactly what they wish help with.

The languages section of ITS has also been expanding in recent times. ITS now provides classes in English2, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Latin, Cantonese and Mandarin. With the change over by many international schools in Hong Kong to the IB curriculum the need to study a language has become compulsory for students.

For more information about ITS please visit our website.

What makes Computers In Personnel different to other HR Software Suppliers

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:34:36 +0000

Computers In Personnel differentiates itself from other HR Software Suppliers

Computers In Personnel have been supplying HR Software for over 25 years, but have always sought to separate themselves from the pack by offering unique software and services. What makes Computers In Personnel different to other HR system suppliers?

"Effective people and data management are critical drivers to organisational success. Technology is a core enabler, but needs to be applied in new ways - through the fusion of traditional techniques, modern integration mechanisms, and new services."

The Computers In Personnel vision statement provides a glimpse into their mind-set for differentiating themselves. Their approach is the fusion of traditional HR consultancy, training and support with modern technology and forward-thinking services, allowing them to deliver higher value over a broader spectrum of HR disciplines.

Strategic Partnerships

Computers In Personnel have a core product range (Ciphr) that was developed in-house and provides inherently flexible solutions to organisations of any size - However, to increase the scope and penetration of their products, they have formed strategic partnerships with like-minded providers in the HR field periphery, allowing them to supply solutions that meet more of their Clients needs (for example, the handling of employee expenses) all handled and supported by Computers In Personnel.

HR Outsourcing

Another differentiator for Computers In Personnel is their recently introduced HR Outsourcing service. Typically you will find numerous providers for one or the other - However, Computers In Personnel now offer HR Outsourcing in addition to the provision of their own products. Why? Because who else would be in a better position to maintain their systems - they are experts at manipulating and achieving world-class results from Ciphr.

HR System Hosting

In addition to the above, Computers In Personnel offer Clients the option to host their systems - reducing the burden placed on their IT department. HR Software Hosting comes with a set of attractive benefits, including immediate web access for all users and free system upgrades to the latest version as and when it is released.

Free HR Briefing Papers

Computers In Personnel offer free resources for download on their website, for both Clients and visitors alike. In collaboration with Webster Buchanan Research, an independent HR research organisation, they produce HR Briefing Papers and Surveys that comment on important industry topics. These have proven popular with HR professionals and have been featured on certain HR news websites as leading articles in the field of HR.

Taking a Consultative Approach

Computers In Personnel practice what they preach - Their consultants are former HR professionals with extensive experience in dealing with the issues that their Clients handle on a daily basis. Taking this consultative and issues-led approach ensures that Client’s problems are understood and the system is developed specifically to meet their requirements. In some instances, Computers In Personnel work so cohesively with a Client that they become strategic partners (despite the Client-Supplier relationship) and work closely together to progress both the software and services provided, to better fulfil all Client needs.