Car Cloning
To clone a legitimate vehicle thieves take the vehicle identification number or VIN and copy it to a stolen used car. With some fake papers the thieves are ready to sell you a used car that looks perfectly legal.
"Right now, cloning is by far our biggest car theft challenge, the good news is, it's preventable." Supervisory Special Agent Ryan Toole, who leads our vehicle theft program at FBI Headquarters in Washington.
Unfortunately if you end up buying one of these cloned cars it will more than likely be repossessed by the authorities as stolen merchandise and you will be out the money you paid for it.
The following five tips will help to protect you from becoming a car clone victim:
1. Vehicle Identification Number
Check the VIN - Every vehicle sold has a VIN. This number should match the number on the title and registration. The VIN is located on the driver's side above the dashboard, inside the driver door and under the hood. Look for any signs that these numbers could have been tampered with. If the windshield contains slight damages, such as scratch marks around the area, or there are scratches or gouges on the dashboard, there is a strong possibility that the VIN has been replaced. If so, the car is probably stolen, and it’s best to move on.
2. Registration Papers
The registration papers will give you some clues about the vehicle. Make sure the license plate on the car matches the numbers on the registration papers. Make sure the owner’s name matches the sellers - and ask for picture ID.
3. Maintenance Records
You should also inspect all maintenance records, which are not only a good way to see if the car was stolen, but also will give you a hint of how well the car has been taken care of. Checking the mileage over time on the maintenance records is one good step to ensure that the seller did not tamper with the odometer.
4. Low Sale Price
If the car seller is asking a ridiculously low price for the vehicle, inquire why. Smart buyers usually research car prices online before purchasing. To check current car values simply search for a similar vehicle on a popular car classified website. If the vehicles asking price is significantly lower, be suspicious, the car could be stolen or there may be something else wrong with it. You don’t want to end of with a lemon either.
5. Intuition
Trust your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you feel suspicious about a vehicle or the seller, walk away. Even if the vehicle was not stolen, reconstructed after flood damage or older than it appears, it’s not worth taking the risk. There are plenty of other used cars available.
The best way to ensure you don’t end up with a stolen vehicle is to buy your used car from a reputable dealer. Not only will the chance of buying a problem vehicle be much smaller, resolving any issue will be much simpler if the need arises.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
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Car Cloning
To clone a legitimate vehicle thieves take the vehicle identification number or VIN and copy it to a stolen used car. With some fake papers the thieves are ready to sell you a used car that looks perfectly legal.
"Right now, cloning is by far our biggest car theft challenge, the good news is, it's preventable." Supervisory Special Agent Ryan Toole, who leads our vehicle theft program at FBI Headquarters in Washington.
Unfortunately if you end up buying one of these cloned cars it will more than likely be repossessed by the authorities as stolen merchandise and you will be out the money you paid for it.
The following five tips will help to protect you from becoming a car clone victim:
1. Vehicle Identification Number
Check the VIN - Every vehicle sold has a VIN. This number should match the number on the title and registration. The VIN is located on the driver's side above the dashboard, inside the driver door and under the hood. Look for any signs that these numbers could have been tampered with. If the windshield contains slight damages, such as scratch marks around the area, or there are scratches or gouges on the dashboard, there is a strong possibility that the VIN has been replaced. If so, the car is probably stolen, and it’s best to move on.
2. Registration Papers
The registration papers will give you some clues about the vehicle. Make sure the license plate on the car matches the numbers on the registration papers. Make sure the owner’s name matches the sellers - and ask for picture ID.
3. Maintenance Records
You should also inspect all maintenance records, which are not only a good way to see if the car was stolen, but also will give you a hint of how well the car has been taken care of. Checking the mileage over time on the maintenance records is one good step to ensure that the seller did not tamper with the odometer.
4. Low Sale Price
If the car seller is asking a ridiculously low price for the vehicle, inquire why. Smart buyers usually research car prices online before purchasing. To check current car values simply search for a similar vehicle on a popular car classified website. If the vehicles asking price is significantly lower, be suspicious, the car could be stolen or there may be something else wrong with it. You don’t want to end of with a lemon either.
5. Intuition
Trust your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you feel suspicious about a vehicle or the seller, walk away. Even if the vehicle was not stolen, reconstructed after flood damage or older than it appears, it’s not worth taking the risk. There are plenty of other used cars available.
The best way to ensure you don’t end up with a stolen vehicle is to buy your used car from a reputable dealer. Not only will the chance of buying a problem vehicle be much smaller, resolving any issue will be much simpler if the need arises.
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Well, that’s understandable because presently there is only one prototype in the world but the hover bike has the potential to become the most dazzling gadget ever built. After four years of design work it has finally begun test runs and people are falling in love with it wherever it has been shown.
It operates the same fundamental principle as a hover craft with a large foam base which impels the bike into the air and gives it the power to thrust forward at the same time.
It may look awesome but let’s get answers to some critical questions.
According to Jim Chalmers, the inventor of the hover bike it should top out around fifty miles per hour but it is quite happy to bounce around at lower speeds around 30-35
Handling-wise it is very sensitive. It makes turns rather sharply, it will spin around in a circle if you want and you can propel it forward facing in any direction.
When these become available they will provide an interesting ride for anybody. They require the rider to stand while riding!
I have seen one and I can guarantee you that this is for real. But who knows when it will get out on the road?. It required four years to create the first one. It probably will not be allowed on highways with a top speed of 50? And what handling do they have for using one when it rains Will it have an umbrella built in? And won’t the rain bounce up into the air stream from the jets underneath and result in a seriously bumpy ride? And I suppose it will be attractive to the folks less than 50 years of age or so but I can hardly imagine granny riding around in her hover bike and our one needs to factor in the reality that our population is getting older and older. And what will be the asking price for one of these fascinating gadgets??
Well, a hover bike may or may not be right for all folks but here is something that was never any good for anybody. This has to be one of the corniest 50s era TV commercials I ever saw! Ay yi yi! It is all about the Edsen Hover Car! lol I am confident that this was the invention that made it possible to “beat those Ruskies”! (as they say in the commercial)
I enjoyed this fun diversion from my routine articles which focus on the most practical, inexpensive and beneficial modifications ever discovered to assist you to get lower fuel usage get clean emissions and help your car to operate more efficiently.
In the mean time, WATER4GAS is offering information for a fee which people can use in their garage or wherever to create a small device which infuses hydrogen into the fuel/air mixture that their vehicle runs on.
What this does is make bite sized particles out of the ones that the system burns as fuel. So it is able to use considerably more of the gasoline.
By doing this you can minimumly expect to increase your MPG by 12%. But many are getting thirty to fifty percent improvement or even more. Those goblets "musta" been pretty darn big in some systems before. But with WATER4GAS they are made usable so you can increase your MPG.
It also helps make emissions significantly cleaner.
This information has been purchased by over NINE THOUSAND individuals already and happy members number about 99%! So that's pretty electric!
http://mychannelfour.blogspot.com/
Well, that’s understandable because presently there is only one prototype in the world but the hover bike has the potential to become the most dazzling gadget ever built. After four years of design work it has finally begun test runs and people are falling in love with it wherever it has been shown.
It operates the same fundamental principle as a hover craft with a large foam base which impels the bike into the air and gives it the power to thrust forward at the same time.
It may look awesome but let’s get answers to some critical questions.
According to Jim Chalmers, the inventor of the hover bike it should top out around fifty miles per hour but it is quite happy to bounce around at lower speeds around 30-35
Handling-wise it is very sensitive. It makes turns rather sharply, it will spin around in a circle if you want and you can propel it forward facing in any direction.
When these become available they will provide an interesting ride for anybody. They require the rider to stand while riding!
I have seen one and I can guarantee you that this is for real. But who knows when it will get out on the road?. It required four years to create the first one. It probably will not be allowed on highways with a top speed of 50? And what handling do they have for using one when it rains Will it have an umbrella built in? And won’t the rain bounce up into the air stream from the jets underneath and result in a seriously bumpy ride? And I suppose it will be attractive to the folks less than 50 years of age or so but I can hardly imagine granny riding around in her hover bike and our one needs to factor in the reality that our population is getting older and older. And what will be the asking price for one of these fascinating gadgets??
Well, a hover bike may or may not be right for all folks but here is something that was never any good for anybody. This has to be one of the corniest 50s era TV commercials I ever saw! Ay yi yi! It is all about the Edsen Hover Car! lol I am confident that this was the invention that made it possible to “beat those Ruskies”! (as they say in the commercial)
I enjoyed this fun diversion from my routine articles which focus on the most practical, inexpensive and beneficial modifications ever discovered to assist you to get lower fuel usage get clean emissions and help your car to operate more efficiently.
In the mean time, WATER4GAS is offering information for a fee which people can use in their garage or wherever to create a small device which infuses hydrogen into the fuel/air mixture that their vehicle runs on.
What this does is make bite sized particles out of the ones that the system burns as fuel. So it is able to use considerably more of the gasoline.
By doing this you can minimumly expect to increase your MPG by 12%. But many are getting thirty to fifty percent improvement or even more. Those goblets "musta" been pretty darn big in some systems before. But with WATER4GAS they are made usable so you can increase your MPG.
It also helps make emissions significantly cleaner.
This information has been purchased by over NINE THOUSAND individuals already and happy members number about 99%! So that's pretty electric!
http://mychannelfour.blogspot.com/
What? You don’t know what a hover bike is?
Well, that’s understandable because currently there is just a prototype in the world but the hover bike has the potential to become the most dazzling gadget anyone ever saw. After four years of development it has finally started test runs and people are falling in love with it wherever it has been shown.
It is powered by the same fundamental principle as a hover craft and it has a large foam base that thrusts the thing off the ground and gives it the power to thrust forward simultaneously.
It may look great but I think we need to get some crucial questions answered.
According to Jim Chalmers, the man behind the bike it should do up to 50 MPH but it is quite a fun time to meander around at lower speeds around 30-35
Handling-wise it is very sensitive. It turns rather sharply, it will spin around in a circle if you want and you can propel it forward towards any direction you might be facing.
When these do arrive they will be an interesting ride for anybody. They are particularly unique in that the rider stands while operating!
I assure you that this is legit. But there is no set date for release. It required four years to create the first one. It probably will not be allowed on highways with a maximum speed of 50? And what does one do when it rains? Will it have an umbrella built in? And won’t the rain bounce up into the air stream from the jets underneath and result in a seriously bumpy ride? And I imagine that it will be welcomed by people under fifty years old or so but I can’t conceive of granny scooting around in her hover bike and our one should consider our population is getting older and older. And what will be the ticket for one of these exhilarating gadgets??
Well, it may be ideal for everyone but let me show you something that was never any good for anybody. This is one of the corniest 1950s television commercials I ever saw! Yikes! It is all about the Edsen Hover Car! lol I have no doubt that this was the thing that made it possible to “beat those Ruskies”! (as it says in the commercial)
Well this was a fun change of pace from my usual articles which focus on the most realistic, inexpensive and advantageous inventions ever discovered to assist you to get lower gas consumption clean your emissions and enable your car to operate more efficiently.
In the mean time, WATER4GAS is providing information at a low price which consumers can use in their garage or wherever to build a small gizmo which instills hydrogen into the gas/air mixture that their car or truck runs on.
The process makes bite sized particles out of the particles that the system burns as fuel. Because of the smaller size the engine is able to use considerably more of it.
By doing this you can reasonably expect to reduce your gas consumption by 12%. In reality though many are obtaining 30-50% improvement or significantly more. Those goblets "musta" been pretty darn big in some engines before. But with WATER4GAS they are made consumable so you can reduce your gas consumption.
It also helps to lower emissions significantly.
This package of info has been purchased by over 9000 people already and happy members number about 99%! So that's pretty electric!
http://mychannelfour.blogspot.com/
What? You don’t know what a hover bike is?
Well, that’s understandable because currently there is just a prototype in the world but the hover bike has the potential to become the most dazzling gadget anyone ever saw. After four years of development it has finally started test runs and people are falling in love with it wherever it has been shown.
It is powered by the same fundamental principle as a hover craft and it has a large foam base that thrusts the thing off the ground and gives it the power to thrust forward simultaneously.
It may look great but I think we need to get some crucial questions answered.
According to Jim Chalmers, the man behind the bike it should do up to 50 MPH but it is quite a fun time to meander around at lower speeds around 30-35
Handling-wise it is very sensitive. It turns rather sharply, it will spin around in a circle if you want and you can propel it forward towards any direction you might be facing.
When these do arrive they will be an interesting ride for anybody. They are particularly unique in that the rider stands while operating!
I assure you that this is legit. But there is no set date for release. It required four years to create the first one. It probably will not be allowed on highways with a maximum speed of 50? And what does one do when it rains? Will it have an umbrella built in? And won’t the rain bounce up into the air stream from the jets underneath and result in a seriously bumpy ride? And I imagine that it will be welcomed by people under fifty years old or so but I can’t conceive of granny scooting around in her hover bike and our one should consider our population is getting older and older. And what will be the ticket for one of these exhilarating gadgets??
Well, it may be ideal for everyone but let me show you something that was never any good for anybody. This is one of the corniest 1950s television commercials I ever saw! Yikes! It is all about the Edsen Hover Car! lol I have no doubt that this was the thing that made it possible to “beat those Ruskies”! (as it says in the commercial)
Well this was a fun change of pace from my usual articles which focus on the most realistic, inexpensive and advantageous inventions ever discovered to assist you to get lower gas consumption clean your emissions and enable your car to operate more efficiently.
In the mean time, WATER4GAS is providing information at a low price which consumers can use in their garage or wherever to build a small gizmo which instills hydrogen into the gas/air mixture that their car or truck runs on.
The process makes bite sized particles out of the particles that the system burns as fuel. Because of the smaller size the engine is able to use considerably more of it.
By doing this you can reasonably expect to reduce your gas consumption by 12%. In reality though many are obtaining 30-50% improvement or significantly more. Those goblets "musta" been pretty darn big in some engines before. But with WATER4GAS they are made consumable so you can reduce your gas consumption.
It also helps to lower emissions significantly.
This package of info has been purchased by over 9000 people already and happy members number about 99%! So that's pretty electric!
http://mychannelfour.blogspot.com/
Do you have any notion how much personal power that you have?
Start with this… if Einstein or somebody splits one atom enough energy gets released to decimate some number of miles in radius from that point. Well in your pinky? And that is just the physical. It is an historical fact that ideas have much more potential power as part of their nature than bombs! Consider this… if you were not so bleepin’ powerful at your inner core then why would the bastards who run this joint go through such efforts on so many fronts and falsely print so many billions of worthless dollars in order to keep you from finding out how powerful that you really are?
Well we do live in interesting times now and the “monster” has been stirred. And by the “monster”, I mean thee and me! In fact it is a basic definition in law..(human being See MONSTER. —Ballentine's Law Dictionary –1930). They conceive of us as monsters and that is why they are so afraid of us that they attempt to diminish our power! Does that give you a new view on what the words “war on terror” mean? Right! It is their war on our freedoms because they are terrified of us!!! Wouldn’t you try to do the same if you had some influence over a monster??? Lol
The revolution takes many forms. One front is the internet. Another front is the alternative energy movement. These have combined into something uniquely powerful and unstoppable and terrifying).
The advent of the Internet has made this alternative energy technology unstoppable. Also I have to tell you that the competition that it fosters is GOOD, actually VERY GOOD for all of us. That's due to the fact that the academic institutions and auto makers and the oil corporations alike have been force feeding us false information. We were coerced to believe that making fuel from water was impossible. Now we know the truth - it is very attainable.
So boiling it all down to the core we get that change is inevitable. You will soon see many more big and small manufacturers, installers dotting the landscape, and many 1000's of individual car owners and managers of fleets of cars exchanging notes and combining synergestically in the mutual quest for cheaper energy. And here’s you right at the beginning of it all so congratulations, I never met a finer monster!
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Do you have any notion how much personal power that you have?
Start with this… if Einstein or somebody splits one atom enough energy gets released to decimate some number of miles in radius from that point. Well in your pinky? And that is just the physical. It is an historical fact that ideas have much more potential power as part of their nature than bombs! Consider this… if you were not so bleepin’ powerful at your inner core then why would the bastards who run this joint go through such efforts on so many fronts and falsely print so many billions of worthless dollars in order to keep you from finding out how powerful that you really are?
Well we do live in interesting times now and the “monster” has been stirred. And by the “monster”, I mean thee and me! In fact it is a basic definition in law..(human being See MONSTER. —Ballentine's Law Dictionary –1930). They conceive of us as monsters and that is why they are so afraid of us that they attempt to diminish our power! Does that give you a new view on what the words “war on terror” mean? Right! It is their war on our freedoms because they are terrified of us!!! Wouldn’t you try to do the same if you had some influence over a monster??? Lol
The revolution takes many forms. One front is the internet. Another front is the alternative energy movement. These have combined into something uniquely powerful and unstoppable and terrifying).
The advent of the Internet has made this alternative energy technology unstoppable. Also I have to tell you that the competition that it fosters is GOOD, actually VERY GOOD for all of us. That's due to the fact that the academic institutions and auto makers and the oil corporations alike have been force feeding us false information. We were coerced to believe that making fuel from water was impossible. Now we know the truth - it is very attainable.
So boiling it all down to the core we get that change is inevitable. You will soon see many more big and small manufacturers, installers dotting the landscape, and many 1000's of individual car owners and managers of fleets of cars exchanging notes and combining synergestically in the mutual quest for cheaper energy. And here’s you right at the beginning of it all so congratulations, I never met a finer monster!
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Steering wheel covers are becoming more commonly used in cars today. They serve two main purposes:
* - Aesthetics (It has to look good!)
* - Grip
Steering wheel covers actually started being used way back when cars weren't even being imported yet. The steering wheels were very thin and made of slippery hard plastic so using a steering wheel cover helped improve the grip and security of the drivers. When vehicles began to be imported, they were coming in with thicker wheels built into the vehicle already so American car makers began to make steering wheels thicker as well to be able to compete.
If your car came with a boring steering wheel, why suffer? Want some luxury? Maybe some sportiness? Is it peeling and looking older than you'd like? Steering Wheel Covers are an easy fix! Anybody can install one and have a completely new looking steering wheel in minutes.
They come in so many different varieties. The most popular ones are by far the leather steering wheel covers. They also come in Wood Grain, Carbon Fiber, Rubber, Vinyl, Flames, Manufacturers logos on them Basically anything you can imagine, they’ve probably already thought of it too and made one. You’ll see everything from the mild ones to the wild sheepskin steering wheel covers if you just really take a look at other people’s cars.
For a cheap price, you get better safety and looks for your car. Yet another no-brainer and win-win situation for you.
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Steering wheel covers are becoming more commonly used in cars today. They serve two main purposes:
* - Aesthetics (It has to look good!)
* - Grip
Steering wheel covers actually started being used way back when cars weren't even being imported yet. The steering wheels were very thin and made of slippery hard plastic so using a steering wheel cover helped improve the grip and security of the drivers. When vehicles began to be imported, they were coming in with thicker wheels built into the vehicle already so American car makers began to make steering wheels thicker as well to be able to compete.
If your car came with a boring steering wheel, why suffer? Want some luxury? Maybe some sportiness? Is it peeling and looking older than you'd like? Steering Wheel Covers are an easy fix! Anybody can install one and have a completely new looking steering wheel in minutes.
They come in so many different varieties. The most popular ones are by far the leather steering wheel covers. They also come in Wood Grain, Carbon Fiber, Rubber, Vinyl, Flames, Manufacturers logos on them Basically anything you can imagine, they’ve probably already thought of it too and made one. You’ll see everything from the mild ones to the wild sheepskin steering wheel covers if you just really take a look at other people’s cars.
For a cheap price, you get better safety and looks for your car. Yet another no-brainer and win-win situation for you.
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Do you have any notion how much personal power that you have?
Start with this… if Einstein or somebody splits one atom enough energy gets released to decimate some number of miles in radius from that point. Well in your pinky? And that is just the physical. It is an historical fact that ideas have much more potential power as part of their nature than bombs! Consider this… if you were not so bleepin’ powerful at your inner core then why would the bastards who run this joint go through such efforts on so many fronts and falsely print so many billions of worthless dollars in order to keep you from finding out how powerful that you really are?
Well we do live in interesting times now and the “monster” has been stirred. And by the “monster”, I mean thee and me! In fact it is a basic definition in law..(human being See MONSTER. —Ballentine's Law Dictionary –1930). They conceive of us as monsters and that is why they are so afraid of us that they attempt to diminish our power! Does that give you a new view on what the words “war on terror” mean? Right! It is their war on our freedoms because they are terrified of us!!! Wouldn’t you try to do the same if you had some influence over a monster??? Lol
The revolution takes many forms. One front is the internet. Another front is the alternative energy movement. These have combined into something uniquely powerful and unstoppable and terrifying).
The advent of the Internet has made this alternative energy technology unstoppable. Also I have to tell you that the competition that it fosters is GOOD, actually VERY GOOD for all of us. That's due to the fact that the academic institutions and auto makers and the oil corporations alike have been force feeding us false information. We were coerced to believe that making fuel from water was impossible. Now we know the truth - it is very attainable.
So boiling it all down to the core we get that change is inevitable. You will soon see many more big and small manufacturers, installers dotting the landscape, and many 1000's of individual car owners and managers of fleets of cars exchanging notes and combining synergestically in the mutual quest for cheaper energy. And here’s you right at the beginning of it all so congratulations, I never met a finer monster!
http://mychannelfour.blogspot.com/
Do you have any notion how much personal power that you have?
Start with this… if Einstein or somebody splits one atom enough energy gets released to decimate some number of miles in radius from that point. Well in your pinky? And that is just the physical. It is an historical fact that ideas have much more potential power as part of their nature than bombs! Consider this… if you were not so bleepin’ powerful at your inner core then why would the bastards who run this joint go through such efforts on so many fronts and falsely print so many billions of worthless dollars in order to keep you from finding out how powerful that you really are?
Well we do live in interesting times now and the “monster” has been stirred. And by the “monster”, I mean thee and me! In fact it is a basic definition in law..(human being See MONSTER. —Ballentine's Law Dictionary –1930). They conceive of us as monsters and that is why they are so afraid of us that they attempt to diminish our power! Does that give you a new view on what the words “war on terror” mean? Right! It is their war on our freedoms because they are terrified of us!!! Wouldn’t you try to do the same if you had some influence over a monster??? Lol
The revolution takes many forms. One front is the internet. Another front is the alternative energy movement. These have combined into something uniquely powerful and unstoppable and terrifying).
The advent of the Internet has made this alternative energy technology unstoppable. Also I have to tell you that the competition that it fosters is GOOD, actually VERY GOOD for all of us. That's due to the fact that the academic institutions and auto makers and the oil corporations alike have been force feeding us false information. We were coerced to believe that making fuel from water was impossible. Now we know the truth - it is very attainable.
So boiling it all down to the core we get that change is inevitable. You will soon see many more big and small manufacturers, installers dotting the landscape, and many 1000's of individual car owners and managers of fleets of cars exchanging notes and combining synergestically in the mutual quest for cheaper energy. And here’s you right at the beginning of it all so congratulations, I never met a finer monster!
http://mychannelfour.blogspot.com/
At the smaller end of the market there is the Vauxhall Corsa is in the same class as the Ford Fiesta and Ka, as well as the Renault Clio. They make brilliant cars for first time drivers, especially as a dealership may offer a years insurance with the price of the car. This should be a major incentive to first time drivers as insurance premiums are usually astronomical. The Vauxhall Corsa also makes an ideal city run-around for those who want a car for simply the weekly shop; comfortable and economical it is perfect.
Just because Vauxhall has long been regarded as a producer of predominantly practical cars it does not mean that your local dealership will not have sportier models. The Tigra has been around for a number of years and the current generation benefits from this heritage. With bold lines and a retractable roof it goes from great sporty run-around to open top tourer in seconds; a must for the fashion conscious.
This is however not the only convertible in the Vauxhall range, your local dealership will have information on the Astra twin top. Somewhat larger than the Tigra it retains much of the style and elegance without compromising comfort. Large enough to fit an average size family it is perfect for summer holidays and joyous drives on hazy evenings. Other cars in this class include the Peugeot 206 convertible and SAAB touring convertible.
If your family is larger your local Vauxhall dealership will be able to solve your transportation problems. The Zafira is a sublime seven seater that even has room for the family pet. Spacious and designed with passengers in mind it will ensure those with large families are able to make trips in comfort.
Slightly smaller is the Meriva, with only five seats it is ideal for those with average to large families and possesses amazing safety features that will ensure your family is safe at all stages of your journey. the MPV market is currently saturated with models such as the Citreon C4 and Renault Espace, Vauxhall will have their work cut out to corner this market.
The Astra has long been an integral part of any dealership itinerary, largely seen as the bread and butter car for Vauxhall the latest generation is ideal for younger drivers; especially if considering the sporty VXR model. The entry level car is extremely affordable and if looking for a cheap new car cannot be rivalled. The range of Astras has a car to suit many budgets and can be used for business, pleasure or just touring around. There are however many small family cars on the market already such as the Ford Focus and the VW Golf; once again, this is a hard market to crack but the Astra has been a mainstay for a long time now.
In terms of saloon cars your Vauxhall dealership will be able to present you with the Vectra. Heavily indebted to its racing pedigree for its handling and performance, the Vectra's racing brother won the British Touring Car Championship in 2007. It is refined but retains an aggressive attitude. With sumptuous styling and a dashboard full of gadgets and gizmos it is perfect for business executives who spend a great deal of time on the road. The executive car class has some premier models that the Vectra will be hard pushed to compete with, although more affordable, Mercedes and BMW cars carry far more prestige.
Vauxhall have even had a foray into the SUV market with the Antara. One of the most radically styled cars on the dealership forecourt; its curves and lines makes the cars proportions practically perfect. The Antara is a tough car that is ready for the challenges of an active life. With an intelligent four wheel drive system it may even handle the odd spot of off road travel.
There is little doubt that your local Vauxhall dealership will have a car that suits your needs. With such a diverse range that caters for all requirements, you should be able to find the perfect choice for your transportation needs. Vauxhall are rapidly distancing their company from the 'boring' label they have received in the past. Their latest generation of cars combine style and performance with comfort and practicality; what more could anyone want?
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The car manufacturer from France has been making cars for over one hundred years. Originally a bicycle manufacturer this insistence on convenient, mobile travel solutions is still present on Peugeot dealership forecourts today. Peugeot have focussed on making small cars for many years and can be seen as a company the have cornered this end of the market through stylish design, performance and brilliant brand management.
Styling has been a concurrent factor in the design of all the superminis made by Peugeot.
A look at your local dealership will demonstrate how important style is as a design ethic; after all they are French. From the tiny 107 up to the somewhat larger 1007 the Peugeot supermini collection offer style and grace and some of the sportier models are great fun to drive. If you head down to your dealership you will most likely be able to experience this yourself through a test drive.
The Peugeot 107 is the smallest car on dealership forecourts. A tiny 3 door with quirky styling it makes a great first car or ideal city run around. Its running costs are extremely low which will undoubtedly appeal to those of the green persuasion. While it is a comfortable car for two, ferrying around any more people will be troublesome; the space in the rear seats is confined to say the least although for the price you are not going to be expecting a family car. The boot is also relatively small although as a compact car designed for traversing the city the premium on space is a necessary evil.
The 206 is also contained in the supermini category on your dealership forecourt and comes in both 3 door and 5 door models. It has been around for a number of years now but the styling is still contemporary and has many fans among the young, especially those who like to make modifications.
Because of its age however it is increasingly being seen as a budget alternative to the new 207 in the hatchback category. The age of the car is apparent in the interior styling with a lot of plastics, poor layout and an uncomfortable driving position.
That is not to say the Peugeot 206 is a poor car overall. If you undertake a test drive from your dealership you will find the driving experience engaging and extremely enjoyable. The steering is responsive and balanced although on motorway journeys the car does suffer somewhat.
The 1.6 HDi sport offers the most fun for those who appreciate the thrill of driving. Ultimately this car is a good value alternative to more modern counterparts. Running costs are relatively low while picking up a bargain from your local dealership should not be a problem because of its age. Although dated, the Peugeot 206 remains a decent little car.
A departure from the usual young driver focus of Peugeot in the supermini market is the 1007. With two electrically powered doors it has become an ideal small car for older drivers. The remote access has made it popular with those who have mobility issues and also those who are troubled by parking restrictions. Sadly the styling is clumsy and awkward and makes it the ugliest car on the dealership forecourts; this can be seen as strange considering famed design house Pininfarina penned the cars outline. Inside however the design is efficient and extremely comfortable.
Sadly because of the heavy electric door mechanisms the driving experience of the 1007 has suffered. It was never going to be a sporty model but power steering makes parking simple and easy and the use of a 2 tronic gearbox means city driving is easy on the left foot. In terms of safety it is a brilliant family car, it received five stars from the Euro NCAP safety body, an accolade that not many cars actually manage. Fuel economy is also good which makes the car an inexpensive vehicle to run and maintain.
Overall the supermini range at your local Peugeot dealership offers cars that are efficient and in the whole stylish. The young driver market will like the 107 and 206 as budget alternatives to the larger hatchbacks that have enough credibility to be appealing. More practical drivers will appreciate the 1007 for its clever use of space and comfortable interior. As a company that has made decent small cars for a number of years, the heritage of design is clear for all to see.
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With growing gas costs, it is no wonder that more drivers are interested in getting good gas mileage out of their cars. There are several ways to go about getting solid gas mileage from your motor vehicle. You can buy a car with good gas mileage in the first place, or you can get better gas mileage from your car by driving it in a manner that is fuel efficient.
Let's examine the first area. More critical than anything is the car you by. When you compare cars' gas mileage, you generally look at their city mpg and their highway mpg. If you are like most shoppers and are looking at half a dozen or so possible cars, these numbers can often become so jumbled in your head it is hard to remember what was what.
One tip is to just focus on the highway mpg. Most of the your actual miles you put on your car is on the highway. While you may spend more time on city streets, most of the car's gas is spent on the highway. So just compare the highway mpg between various cars. It'll be easier on yourself, and it is also a better way of analyzing the differences between the cars.
Another tip is to look at Japanese brands of cars. While American manufacturers are starting to improve th gas mileage of their vehicles, Japanese car makers have traditionally focused their cars more on efficiency and reliability, whereas American manufacturers have focused more on style.
The final tip goes without saying: the more boring the car, the better the gas mileage generally. Want a hot sports car with a lot of horse power? Be prepared to get terrible gas mileage. If you want good gas mileage, go for the sedan with 130 hp, not the SUV with a V8 engine.
You can also increase your gas mileage by driving your car in an efficient manner. Here are a few tips:
1. Avoid high speeds on the freeway: While going 80 mph might be fun and get you to your location faster, it also is much more costly in terms of gas mileage (not to mention the potential speeding tickets!)
2. Avoid braking or accelerating quickly. Sudden jerks on the pedals are terrible for saving gas. When slowing down, do so gradually and softly, not a sudden stop. Likewise, accelerate gradually, not like you are trying to win a race.
3. Carry a light load. Do you really need to drag your 6 bowling balls everywhere? Doing so will lead to more trips to the pump. So drop your stuff off at your house or apartment instead of dragging everything around town in your car.
4. Roll down your window instead of using air conditioning. The AC eats up a lot of gas, so a good way to save gas is to simply not use the AC. While this is not practical in the dead heat of summer, there's certainly nothing wrong with turning off the AC and rolling down the window and enjoying a nice breeze.
5. Get your friends to drive. Hey, what better way to save gas than not driving at all! Get your friends to pick you up and drive you places. They ought to be worth something after all right?
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Styling has been a concurrent factor in the design of all the superminis made by Peugeot.
A look at your local dealership will demonstrate how important style is as a design ethic; after all they are French. From the tiny 107 up to the somewhat larger 1007 the Peugeot supermini collection offer style and grace and some of the sportier models are great fun to drive. If you head down to your dealership you will most likely be able to experience this yourself through a test drive.
The Peugeot 107 is the smallest car on dealership forecourts. A tiny 3 door with quirky styling it makes a great first car or ideal city run around. Its running costs are extremely low which will undoubtedly appeal to those of the green persuasion. While it is a comfortable car for two, ferrying around any more people will be troublesome; the space in the rear seats is confined to say the least although for the price you are not going to be expecting a family car. The boot is also relatively small although as a compact car designed for traversing the city the premium on space is a necessary evil.
The 206 is also contained in the supermini category on your dealership forecourt and comes in both 3 door and 5 door models. It has been around for a number of years now but the styling is still contemporary and has many fans among the young, especially those who like to make modifications.
Because of its age however it is increasingly being seen as a budget alternative to the new 207 in the hatchback category. The age of the car is apparent in the interior styling with a lot of plastics, poor layout and an uncomfortable driving position.
That is not to say the Peugeot 206 is a poor car overall. If you undertake a test drive from your dealership you will find the driving experience engaging and extremely enjoyable. The steering is responsive and balanced although on motorway journeys the car does suffer somewhat.
The 1.6 HDi sport offers the most fun for those who appreciate the thrill of driving. Ultimately this car is a good value alternative to more modern counterparts. Running costs are relatively low while picking up a bargain from your local dealership should not be a problem because of its age. Although dated, the Peugeot 206 remains a decent little car.
A departure from the usual young driver focus of Peugeot in the supermini market is the 1007. With two electrically powered doors it has become an ideal small car for older drivers. The remote access has made it popular with those who have mobility issues and also those who are troubled by parking restrictions. Sadly the styling is clumsy and awkward and makes it the ugliest car on the dealership forecourts; this can be seen as strange considering famed design house Pininfarina penned the cars outline. Inside however the design is efficient and extremely comfortable.
Sadly because of the heavy electric door mechanisms the driving experience of the 1007 has suffered. It was never going to be a sporty model but power steering makes parking simple and easy and the use of a 2 tronic gearbox means city driving is easy on the left foot. In terms of safety it is a brilliant family car, it received five stars from the Euro NCAP safety body, an accolade that not many cars actually manage. Fuel economy is also good which makes the car an inexpensive vehicle to run and maintain.
Overall the supermini range at your local Peugeot dealership offers cars that are efficient and in the whole stylish. The young driver market will like the 107 and 206 as budget alternatives to the larger hatchbacks that have enough credibility to be appealing. More practical drivers will appreciate the 1007 for its clever use of space and comfortable interior. As a company that has made decent small cars for a number of years, the heritage of design is clear for all to see.
http://mychannelfour.blogspot.com/
Are you looking for a sell of used car? Then you can browse the Internet and find some websites that give relevant information about this. In fact, there lots of car dealers around the net that want to help you to do that.
Instead of spending countless hours tearing through the classifieds or driving to various dealerships in your area, visit online sites who can bring all of the information you need right to your computer. With huge used car listings from around the entire country, this is the ultimate resource for buyers looking to save money on a used car.
Visiting websites with relevant information on the how to sell used car effectively can be an effective alternative for spending a lot of time in finding dealer or buyer in your area. This alternative can really help you lessen the time you consume in roaming around. It can also save your money. Well, in fact you can make possibly make it sold in a short-range of time.
Finding the best used cars online is tough these days, as everyone claims to have the end-all-be-all to used car classifieds. Online search cuts to the chase search thousands of used cars listed by private sellers and certified car dealers. No fees. No empty promises. Just quality used cars for you, the consumer, and plenty of them to choose from!
How can you sell used car online? Well, there are lots of online shopper s who are willing to buy such a stuff. Because of that, there is a significant growth of website on car selling. This sites allows individuals- the buyer and the sellers- to meet online. They can be on forum, through chat; voice chat, and other form of tele-conferencing.
Number of online sites offers its users an easy search engine that can provide a thorough listing of available vehicles within seconds. By simply entering the make, model, and a zip code, they instantly search its continuously updated database for the best cheap used cars for sale in that area. All buyers need to do is enter their information and they will put them in contact with the dealership selling the vehicle.
There are also sites which allow the seller to post or upload car photos including its descriptions, prices, etc. This technique allows buyers to have a wide range of choices. This can also make their buying a tireless shopping because this can be delivered at your home.
Online sites are more helpful and time saving meduim for anyone that's why most of buying and selling of used car is done via the Internet.
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Petrol currently costs 17p per litre more than it did last year, making the average price 1.04p per litre, or 4.77 pounds a gallon. In areas of the UK where prices are above the average, this means they are paying 5 pounds for one gallon of petrol!
For drivers with a standard 50 litre fuel tank this puts an additional 8.79 pounds on the price of a full tank and a possible 18.84 pounds a month on total car running costs. All this is due to the rise in the price of a barrel of oil, now at $100 and also affects drives of diesel vehicles.
A record average on diesel prices now sees drivers paying 110.3p on a litre compared with last year's 91.1p. It seems users of car rental will not save money in the long run, then.
Fuel tax rises caused havoc with the roads in 2005. Blockades of oil refineries were carried out by protestors furious about the price of petrol and diesel. Car rental companies saw a large drop in profits that year with more and more people using public transport to avoid the rising costs of driving.
That year saw an unprecedented running dry of petrol stations and when deliveries were made, drivers were queuing around the block for the chance of some fuel after rationing. The uproar this event caused died down and since then, the government have continued to raise the tax on fuel.
It is amazing to me that another protest hasn't been started but it seems that us Brits just can't be without our vehicles and do not want the country at another stand still as happened in 2005.
Understandable, although frustrating that we are held to ransom over any prices the government decide to inflict on us.
Instability in Iraq has been blamed for the rise in fuel costs but how does this explain the 2.2 pounds billion the government received in oil revenue since October last year. This followed a rise in fuel duty and the government plan to implement another rise next month.
Another consideration when using car rental is the insurance. Make a thorough check as to exactly what you are covered for and how much your excess is. Usual cover includes fire, theft and collision. However, even with fully comprehensive insurance, there will be an excess to pay, sometimes up to 1000. pounds Find out just how much this is before you embark on car rental to avoid getting stung if anything untoward should occur.
After campaigns to tackle the insurance scams run by car rental companies, it was discovered that many of them have been charging the full excess on any minor dent the car is returned with and in some cases, the repair work is never even carried out, in effect, meaning the car rental company are stealing the hirer's money. If you are charged for any damage always insist on seeing repair bills.
Some insurance companies offer cover for the excess of another policy. This seems a bit odd - to insure yourself against your insurance shortfalls? It means you are paying twice for the same thing. However, if car rental is something you use on a regular basis it may be well worth considering.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Batik Sarong Color That Really Pop!
What are sarongs? A Sarong is a simple piece of material that is wore by many different people around the world for a few different reasons. typically the sarong is made of a rayon fabric and is long enough to wrap around you at least once, chances are that twice. In Indonesia it is known as a kain sarung ('sarong fabric').
It doesn't take much to put one on. In many instances people search for ways to wear a sarong, but inevitably the easiest way is to effortlessly wrap it around your waist and tie it. You have the optionof using a sarong tie or not. Sarong ties can be coconut, mother of pearl, a resin abalone mix (these are indeed pleasantand made of quality worthwhile materials that will last and shine for a long time!), or plastic (we don't favor these - very tacky). Just go search google for the words: Sarong Clips. You're sure to find a excellent tie, clip, or buckle to match your sarong!
Here are 10 fun filled facts about Sarongs that will help you gain intellectuality about them:
1) In Mozambique it is called a capulana.
2) In fact, Lamour was nicknamed "The Sarong Girl" by the press and even wore a sarong on occasion in more traditional films.
3) The dyeing technique of batik is associated with sarong production.
4) In North America and Europe, sarongs are routinely used by women as a cover-up over swimwear.
5) One steps into this tube, brings the upper edge above the level of the navel (the hem should be level with the ankles), positions the kepala at the center of the back, and folds in the excess fabric from both sides to the front center, where they overlap and secures the sarong by rolling the upper hem down over itself.
6) In Kerala the brightly coloured sarongs are called Kaily and the white ones are called mundu.
7) Statistically, the number of people wearing sarong as their primary public attire, are on the decline in Sri Lanka; the reason being that Sarong carries the stigma of being the attire for less educated lower social classes.
8) The American public is most familiar with the sarong for the dozens of motion pictures set in the South Seas, most of them romantic dramas made in the 1930's and 1940's.
9) In North America and Europe, the fabric of the sarong is as things go quite light, oftentimes rayon, and may feature decorative fringing on two sides.
10) This consists of length of material about a yard wide and two-and-a-half yards long.
Sarongs (in North America) can often be purchased on a beach for a a reasonable price. If there is no beach around, you can typically find one in a fancy tropical resort or similar. Another excellent place to look is online. There are many websites that offer numerous different types and styles of sarongs. The prices run from outstanding to reasonable to fair. Some sites offer free shipping if you purchase two (2) or more. Tie the FREE Priority Mail Shipping offer in with selection and value and I'd say you have a winner!
Sarongs can be used as a cover up for a bathing suite, as a towel for the bath or beach, as a wall hanging decoration, as a blanket, and many and various other uses as well. These fabulous material items are simple and plain but extremely useful! Whether you are looking to go on a cruise, heading to the beach, or looking for a swim suit cover up, a sarong is a perfect versatile item that no woman (or man) should be without.
AllSarongs.com offers several sarongs at very reasonable prices. The have a wide variety of skirts and dress made of sarong material as well. The site uses a third party check out so you know your financial data is secure and they offer very quick shipping if you tastefully order 2 or more sarongs from them. That's not a very costly order either. Other sites offer free snail mail shipping if you spend twice as much with them. All Sarongs send them in a priority mail package with a 2-3 day average delivery time. The advantage when choose where to get a sarong is clear.
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Saturday, July 19, 2008
What Is Spiritual Wisdom
Wisdom is knowledge applied, so "spiritual wisdom" is spirituality applied; it is that simple. New Age Spiritual Wisdom is the knowledge of New Age spirituality applied to your everyday physical life.
Spirit is what you are naturally, so everything that you do is spiritual. Because being spirit is natural, when spiritual attributes are applied to your everyday life, your life becomes less of a struggle, and there is a natural tendency for your life to flow easily because you are in harmony with spirit. When you add your conscious thoughts to your spirituality, the purpose of your physical life becomes vague and chaotic. The farther you move away from your true nature (which is spiritual) the more difficult it is to return to it because you become brain washed.
As you move away from your childhood and start to believe all the things your parents and your elders tell you about life, and how yours is supposed to be lived, the less spiritually motivated you become. You start to live your life for others and in a way that is acceptable to them, and you loose site of your purpose and why you decided to become physical. The farther you move away from your childhood the more difficult it is to apply spiritual attributes to your life, and the natural ability to consciously alter what you are or will experience.
Because you are life itself as well as the creator of it, you have all the attributes of a creator. The more you accept the misinformation or disinformation of your parents or elders, the less your ability to use your power. After years of believing what they tell you, you become impotent and mortal. However, the good news is that you can get it all back, unfortunately for most of us; it becomes a major struggle with our old beliefs about why we cannot. The older you get and the more entrenched the misinformation, the more difficult your spiritual quest will be. You can have it all back in a heart beat if you can let go of your physical thoughts and accept your true nature as your new reality; but that is easier said than done. Experience has taught me that it is another lifetime or several before that transformation can happen. The idea of acceptance is easy; its practice however, is most difficult. It is a lot of work and energy finding your way back and the harder you try, the farther away you move.
If you are lucky enough to have parents who are wise in spiritual matters and they allow you to maintain your natural awareness and develop it, the powers will stay with you and are accessible for the rest of your life. If you are fortunate enough to be reading this and are intuitive or intelligent enough to understand, you work will be less if you are critical about the information that is given you. People will always try to disempower you, with this awareness comes your best defense. They cannot take away your power unless you let them - unless you believe that you do not have it.
Parents want the best for their children, but the struggle for spiritual awareness or wisdom should be the parents' not the children. It is difficult to let go and allow a child to find their own way. We want to guide them and protect them and that desire is inherited in every parent, but every child must choose, or suffer a life unfulfilled. As parents we tell ourselves and others that we want more for our children, yet we give them the same misinformation given to us, that will guide them to less. Of course when we say this, we are thinking of material things once again ignoring their spiritual purpose for being physical. Loving our children unconditionally and knowing that they have a purpose will allow the freedom for them to follow their destiny - again, easy to say, not so easy to do.
The world is the way it is because we have stifled our spirituality and replaced it with boxed religions which do not want us to use our power. We have allowed fear to replace love and freedom to evolve into the greater human that we are so capable of. Spiritual wisdom would bring back life into our physical experience. Spiritual wisdom would encourage diversity, not assimilation. Life must move in all directions before it can know itself as complete. There is no life if we all believe in the same things. Acknowledgement of our differences is acknowledgement of life in all its expressions, none better or worse than the other.
Spiritual Wisdom is your awareness expressed in the best possible physical manifestation of your own thoughts. Be true to your own wisdom.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Want to Start a Business? Change Your Mindset
It may be time for you to rethink the way you are pursuing financial stability and freedom. In order to really change your mindset and visualize a new future path, a complete shift in perspective is in order. This shift is perspective is known as a "paradigm shift."
A paradigm shift is defined as a point in time when a well-known structure and condition of knowledge is suddenly altered at the deepest level; so deep that our beliefs and actions are changed inalterably from that point forward. Once you consider the possibility of becoming a business owner, and what that could mean for your future, there is no avoiding a paradigm shift in your life.
As an employee, there is always a ceiling over your head and someone else standing there above you. It is the never-ending parable of the rat race, or even worse, the hamster in its wheel. Ever feel like you're going nowhere fast? You can run all day and night for the prize, but the carrot will still be dangling there when you run out of steam.
Nearly half of all employees in this country report feelings of stress and burnout at their jobs. Every day they question the value of what they do. Worse still, they begin to feel hollow and tired, and really loathe the idea of walking in the door every morning. Many have developed stress-related illnesses or sustained work-related injuries. If you are feeling the burnout yourself, take some time to think about changing your mindset, and making a positive move for your personal health and financial well-being.
The first step to changing your mindset to become a business owner is to allow yourself to see this change as a real possibility, and dispel the notion that you are not capable. You don't have to open a storefront on Main Street these days to have a business of your own. Opportunities to make money on the world wide web through an online business or internet marketing are boundless as we move towards a more internet-based economy.
Take some time to consider what you have been trained to believe by the systems set forth in society. See how firmly certain assumptions are lodged in your mind without a second thought? To really prepare yourself and visualize moving from the monotonous sphere of employment to the vibrant world of business owner, the false notions must be dislodged. Move your mind from "just the way it is" to "just imagine." How can you do this? There are many outstanding leaders, entrepreneurs, and teachers out there who will give you the 411. Look around, do your due diligence, then begin to study and learn what they have to offer.
As long as we believe that slaving away in unrewarding jobs is the way to finally become financially stable and free, we prevent the liberation of this paradigm shift to take place. To start a business and become a successful entrepreneur, begin by moving your mindset away from the drone mentality of the rat-race world. Begin thinking like a successful business owner! It requires taking a risk, but the risks of a bleak future are more certain if you do nothing. You will be surprised at your personal growth and change as you step out into the unknown (to you) world of entrepreneurship.
copyight 2008 Suzanne Thomas
5 Proven Ways To Avoid Mental Blocks
The main ingredient in baking up an article is a large dose of creativity. While creativity may come natural to many people, some just gets into a block or something to that effect that can drive someone to feel slight at uneasy. Many writers have literally torn their hair out when they get writers block and just can't seem to get their creative juices flowing.
Putting words into images in the readers mind is an art. A clear and crisp depiction requires a certain flair that only creativity can provide. Similes and metaphors help a lot, but the way an article gets entwined word for word, sentence by sentence then paragraph by paragraph into a whole article develops the essence of the article.
So just what do you have to do when nothing comes to mind? There is no surefire ways to get the perfect ideas but there are easy ways to get your creative juices flowing. No one can guarantee you of having the perfect mindset but many methods may aid you in achieving that state of mind. Here are five battle tested easy ways to overcome such issues.
1) Keep a diary or a journal with you always. Ideas can be triggered by anything you may hear, see, or smell. Your senses are your radar in finding great ideas. Write all of them into a journal and keep it with you for future reference. You may also write down anything that you have read or heard, someone's ideas could be used to develop your own ideas and this is not stealing. Remember that ideas and creativity can come from anywhere; it's the development of the idea that makes it unique.
Not everyone are going to be able to remember to bring their journal or notepad along with them. However, it is highly likely that they would have their mobile on them. Today, mobiles has the capability to record instant audio and you can certainly take good advantage of your telephonic devices whenever that golden ideas start to kick in your head.
2) Relax and take time to sort things out. A jumbled mind cannot create any space for new ideas. Everyone must have a clear mind if one wishes to have their creativity in full speed. Get rid of all obstacles that can be a hindrance to your creativity. If you are bothered by something, you cannot force your mind to stay focused.
Try to relax every time that you can and think about your experiences and interactions with others. Your experiences are what shape your mindset and your opinions which could be reflected on your writings. Try to discover yourself, find out what triggers your emotions. Go back to the past. Discover what inspires you and what ticks you off. You can use these emotions to help you in expressing yourself and your ideas, with this you can grow creatively.
If it still fails, try to listen to calming music like the one you normally hear in the spa. You can easily buy these relaxing tunes from the music stores or download it off Itunes. You're bound to feel better in the end.
3) Create a working place that can inspire your creativeness. Your working place can be quite a hindrance if it doesn't make you feel happy or relaxed. Creativity comes from being in a good state of mind and a messed up workplace that causes distraction won't be conducive in firing up your creative flow.
Surround your working place with objects that makes you happy and relaxed. You may put up pictures, or scents, objects that inspire, or anything that can get your creativeness cranking. A clean and well organized workplace also rids of distractions and unwanted hindrances. With a good working place, you can work in peace and never notice the time pass by.
4) Set the mood. Setting the mood requires you to just go with the moment or to induce yourself to feeling what makes your mind works best. Finding out what makes you tick could help you find ways to get your creative juices flowing. Set the pace and tempo for your mood and everything else will follow.
There are many ways to set the mood. Some writers have been known to use alcohol, a little sip of wine to stir up the imagination. Some would like some mood music while others let the lighting of the environment create the mood.
5) Go on a getaway and just do something different. Letting yourself go and have fun produces adrenaline that can make your imagination go wild. Take an adventure or a solemn hike. Whatever it is that is unusual from your daily routine can take the rut out of your schedule. In no time at all, your creativeness will make use of that experience and get your imagination to go on overdrive.
Challenging Your Fears
Fear is one of the basic human emotions that drive us. Whether it's a fear of starvation, of dying, or simply of the unknown, we fear what we can not expect as well as the things we have come to expect in our lives. Too often, this fear is crippling, even damaging. Thus, many people have turned to medications to help soothe their basic fears or they ignore them completely, to their eventual downfall - mentally and physically. Fear can be a healthy thing and it is meant to be helpful - but only if you stop to learn from your fears.
What are You Afraid of?
For most of us, listing our fears is a daily routine we do in our heads when we wake up. We fear getting to work late, heading into too heavy of traffic, etc. Right now, start a journal which you will carry around with you for one day, listing all of the fears you have as you go through your life. These can be silly fears (to you) as well as bigger fears. What you will notice at the end of this day is that your list is very, very long. Our lives are driven by fears and thus we tend to continuously come up with new ones in order to feel normal and sane.
Naming your fears is the first step to attacking them and turning them into allies instead of enemies.
Taking on Your Fears
Once you have this list of fears, you need to begin look at them from a practical and non-judgmental viewpoint. First of all, ask yourself if any of these fears came true. If so, circle the fear. If not, don't circle them. If you have a lot of circles, you're probably in the minority. Going to the circled entries, think about new ways that you can avoid these fears and make them less of a likelihood. This might mean that you avoid certain situations or that you learn how to adjust your life in order to stop them from coming true. For example, if you fear getting to work late, but you perpetually leave your house late too, you need to change the way you live in order to arrive at work on time.
After considering the fears which have come true, you can then move onto the fears which have not come to pass. These fears are the ones that need to be challenged. Ask yourself with each fear how this fear is either unlikely or if it is something you can control. For example, if you fear for the lives of your family, is there anything that indicates this might be reasonable right now? Ask yourself if there is anything you can do to help protect them? If you can not answer these questions, it's probably best that you begin to see the faults in your fearful thinking. These may be fears which are unreasonable for you to worry about - and you can begin to let them go or at least see their weakness.
Whenever you have a new fear, take a moment to follow this process in your head. Ask yourself if the fear is reasonable and if there is anything you can do. Once your mind begins to recognize that you are rationally looking at your fears, you will begin to see fewer fears popping up.
Quality Leads To Opposition
The natural tendency of people is to do things well, and correctly. No one-year-old ever tried to do something less well than he could. It follows, then, that any tendency to give less than one's best effort is a learned behavior. It further follows that what has been learned can be unlearned.
From a very early age, a child learns that not all of his efforts are appreciated and admired, at least not as much as he thinks they should be. He draws a picture he is proud of, and it gets a ho-hum response. He makes a mess while trying to help, and gets yelled at. At school, it only gets worse, with mediocre grades despite good effort, and with derision as a "teacher's pet" for showing interest or doing well.
What results is the unnatural tendency to hold back, to not try so hard. Call it the "Why Bother?" syndrome. What also results is unknowingly teaching this behavior to others, and reinforcing it generally. Everyone does this sometimes, if only by not admiring others' efforts.
Some people recognize that their life needs to improve. Some people rebel, because they know they are not living up to their potential, and want more from life. They start trying to improve quality, both in their own life and all around them. They start trying to make things better. And they discover that the world does not make that easy.
Opposition can take many forms, from outright obstacles to the most subtle kind of all: lack of appreciation. When a person does something well, and it doesn't get noticed, the "Why Bother?" syndrome kicks in, full force.
Change is possible. Improvement is possible. Self-improvement is possible. They are not only possible, they are relatively easy. So long as the intention continues. They may not happen as fast as you would like -- what does? -- but continued motion in the direction of improvement always yields progress.
The next time you put forth that extra little effort to do a job better, and someone says, "Why Bother," you can smile sweetly and say, "Oh, it's no bother." You don't need admiration or appreciation to do things better. It's nice when it comes, and it will come, but you don't need it.
Besides, you should know that someone does admire your efforts to improve, and does appreciate the things you do well. In fact, every reader of this article does, as you admire theirs. They are not alone, nor are you, in these efforts. You may be fought, or scorned, or ignored, as you push through the lowlands of mediocrity to the higher levels of quality. But you are not alone, and you are needed.
Self-Improvement: All About Quality
People run into two major problems when they try to apply self-improvement ideas or techniques:
1) They attempt too great a change in too short a time, and
2) They expect that by changing one aspect of their life, their whole life will improve.
Major changes are always an accumulation of minor changes. You don't change the direction of an ocean liner instantly, and a life has at least as much momentum as an ocean liner. Real self-improvement comes from small, directed changes, each one designed to improve one small aspect of life.
Self-improvement must involve all parts of one's life, because all those parts interact with each other. If they are not all getting better, improvement in one small area will not be stable, as the others will drag it back down. As an example, a student decides to study much harder and get better grades. This won't be possible if he has just as many distractions from friends, just as many money problems, and his girlfriend keeps getting mad at him.
The solution to both of these problems is to learn the actual principles of quality that underlie self-improvement. To improve anything is to increase its quality. This includes self. It includes life. Without knowing the principles of quality, attempts to improve it become "best guesses" or blindly following advice that worked for someone else or seems to make sense.
Here is the first major principle of quality: Quality Is An Attitude.
This simply means that you have decided to make things better. You have recognized that better is a good direction to move in, rather than letting things stay the same or get worse. Of course, deciding to do something and actually doing it are not the same things. That is where the rest of the principles come in. This first one, though, is necessary. You know you have a quality attitude when you see something that is not as good as it could be and you want to make it better. Maybe you can and maybe you can't, but you wish you could.
Here is the second major principle of quality: Quality Leads To Opposition.
What should be a relatively simple and essentially painless process, self-improvement, is made difficult. Improvement of any kind flies directly into the teeth of many people's fear of or distaste for change. Not knowing this, not expecting this, can make a person get discouraged in his attempts to change things in his life for the better.
Finally, here is the third and last major principle of quality: Quality Takes Time.
We get back to the ocean liner here. It doesn't turn on a dime. Neither does a life. When you start to improve an aspect of your life, it doesn't become perfect overnight. What it does do is start to turn. It starts to move more in the direction you want it to go. It starts to get better.
The above are very condensed, over-simplified explanations of some of the principles of quality. Even so, they contain the kernels of the truths a person needs to begin to make long-term, meaningful improvements in his or her life.