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"Sign up today and you'll get this great gift!" Will an announcement like that motivate a customer to buy and buy right now? Not always. Here are several scenarios where a customer incentive--be it cash, merchandise or discounts--will not help make a sale and may even cause you to lose business: 1. When the Sale Would Have Closed Even Without the Incentive - In selling advertising, the organization I was representing decided to offer a merchandise gift if the client would sign a new or renewal contract by the end of the year. When he signed the contract, I asked one of my regular clients if the gift helped make his decision to renew early. He said it did not and that he signed because he[..]

As with any legal document, it is very important you understand the terminology used before you sign your name on the line. You agree to everything that is put in writing, regardless of whether you understand what the document says or not. Legalese is something that can confuse even those of us with the best vocabularies. Do not feel like you will look less intelligent if you ask questions of your insurance agent. You need to fully understand everything before you sign, plain and simple. There are a few terms that are fairly commonly used in the writing of an insurance contract. We will explain those words and their meanings below. ISO Rating- ISO stands for The Insurance Services[..]

There are many restaurants around U.S that are in danger of catching fire everyday, because of the burnt solidified oil in their kitchen hoods. Grease and oil were the leading igniter's, causing 64.2 percent of all structural fires: Yet a much-ignored solution lies readily at hand and regular cleaning and maintenance of restaurant hoods, ducts and fans is one of the most effective method of reducing fires Fire departments and government inspectors rarely enforce the codes that do exist, At the most, they write notes to restaurant owners, reminding them to clean their hood systems. There are no fines, no enforcement. Even insurance companies don't require regular cleaning as a[..]

-- End Ad Box ---> As houses, offices, and buildings use electricity, natural gas, and flammable liquids every day, every corner in the world is becoming prone to disasters, specifically fire. When hazardous materials such as explosives, poisonous gases, corrosives, and radioactive materials corrode, ignite, or react with other materials in the presence of heat, humans, animals, or the whole environment is endangered. Fire is becoming one of the major causes of disaster or catastrophe. However, the number one reason for triggering a life-threatening disaster can be pin-pointed to negligence. People are oftentimes too busy or maybe too lazy to inspect, think, and evaluate on things that[..]

Perhaps it's because of their no-nonsense attitude, or maybe it is just because there are so many of them on the road, but when they aren't busy working on various haulage jobs many lorry drivers seem to moonlight as have-a-go heroes. Whenever a member of the public is hailed as a hero for rescuing those in danger, more often than not it turns out to be a lorry driver, or so it seems, and in the best stories, the lorry plays as big a part as the driver in the rescue. The Dog Whisperer Les Petch, a lorry driver who lives in Darlington, saved the life of a ten year old boy who was being savaged by a bull mastiff in May 2008. The boy was playing on a patch of grass on the Darlington Red[..]

It does not mean that when you see the fire extinguishers, they are all the same. They have various kinds because they have a specific kind of material for you to use them. This is one way of making sure that you would be able to put out the fire no matter what kind of item is burning. One of the fire prevention tips is to have at fire safety equipment in an establishment. It is the call of the owner on what to put in his building. However, some of the owners place water foam extinguishers and even CO2 fire extinguishers just to make sure that they would be able to put out the fire as it starts. If you really plan to put various fire extinguishers in your building, you have to make sure[..]

Those who are driving at night may be used to seeing the dozens of indicator lights which are installed in huge delivery trucks. These indicator lights are installed on the body of both large and small vehicles so that it will be easier for them to be spotted by other drivers using the road. This is especially important for huge trucks which may cause harm to other drivers if they are out and about on the road without their indicator lights flashing. Now, when it comes to vehicles which are responding to different emergencies, what types of lights are typically used? You may have seen that indicator lights are usually colored amber, red and blue - but do the same colors apply to[..]

I've worked with well-meaning, highly-principled leaders for years. When the topic of coaching and developing their employees comes up I often hear that they know coaching is important, they want to coach more, but they don't have time because they are too busy "putting out fires". As children we learn that if we are ever in a fire, and our clothing catches on fire, we should "stop, drop and roll." By dropping to the floor and rolling around we snuff out the flames and solve the immediate problem. The more I hear the phrase "putting out fires" from managers and leaders, the more I think this simple firefighting advice applies to leaders too. The Fires No one I've ever talked to admitted[..]

Most entrepreneurs fail when they start an internet home business because they make one simple -- but avoidable -- mistake. They decide on a product to sell without finding out if there's a market of potential customers who want to buy it! That's the "bass-ackwards" way to go about it. Successful entrepreneurs start home businesses by finding under-served niche markets -- BEFORE they decide what product or service to sell. Then, when they come up with a product or service for that niche, they do lots of market research to make sure they've got a winning -- and profitable -- business idea. So if you want to avoid the deadly mistake that causes the majority of Internet startups to fail,[..]

Those needing protection from the danger of fire don't all require the same level of protection. By choosing fire resistant clothing carefully and layering pieces, workers can achieve a maximum level of comfort while also increasing safety. Lightweight Layer Fire resistant clothing can be lightweight and not restrictive or bulky. Today's fabric provides a significant amount of fire protection, even when worn in thin layers. The materials available are as comfortable as cotton and feel nice and soft up against your skin. Lightweight fire resistant clothing, also known as silkweight, is designed to be worn under other types of flame retardant clothes, fire protection gear, or protective[..]

A flower may wither, but, will it die? That depends on you. Fireproof the Movie is a story of expectation that captivates you from the very opening scene as Captain Caleb Holt, played by Kirk Cameron, is reaming out another fireman (Eric Harmon) about leaving his partner at the scene of fire a fire. Since the buddy system is supposed to save lives, a man alone in a fire may indicate his partner has fallen. At home, Caleb's buddy is his wife Katherine, played by Erin Bethea. There is no friendship there and cinematically, they are ships passing in the night. When they speak, all guns fire on both sides leaving the audience wondering how this will ever work itself out. Enter mom and dad[..]

Which way does the wind blow? A weather vane is a perfect solution if you want to know the direction the wind blows. Back then, weather vanes helped folks determine which way the wind was blowing. Although weather vanes still maintain their purpose, they also serve as more of a decorative function in American households. A weather vane is an instrument that displays the direction of the wind. They are mainly found on buildings as an architectural ornament at the highest point. The most common feature found on a weather vane is a rooster, but other common designs are horses, cows, cars, etc. One interesting thing to note is that not all of them have pointers. The design of a weather vane[..]

In a society heavy on technology, today's children spend more time in front of TV and computer screens than slathering on sunscreen to play outside. A new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation reveals that young Americans between ages 8 and 18 spend more than seven and a half hours a day using a computer, smartphone, TV, video game console, and other electronic devices, an alarming increase from an hour and a half in 2004. "We thought we'd hit the ceiling in 2004, and now we see the ceiling shattered," said Vicki Rideout, director of the Kaiser Family Foundation's Program for the Study of Media and Health. If you're looking for a way to tear your children away from their gadgets and[..]

Uniform Dating brings together those working in professions such as the armed forces, police, navy, security, medical, ambulance, prison, air crew and fire fighters, for comradeship, love and romance. Uniform dating has been designed for executives in uniform searching for true love. We are constantly looking for new members from the emergency services, armed forces, navy, air crew, security, fire fighters and people who have an interest in uniform dating for comradeship and love. With our military classifieds, military singles pictures and photo profiles and our interactive army bulletin boards you'll soon find your very own match! Whether or not you are looking out for a navy[..]

The risk for mesothelioma is very real for our nation's veterans, many of whom were heavily exposed to asbestos during their service in the military. Mesothelioma, nearly always caused by exposure to asbestos, is a cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. Scientists are still searching for a cure to mesothelioma. The disease remains dormant for decades, and when its symptoms do appear, the cancer has often reached an advanced stage, at which point it is quite aggressive. Asbestos Exposure in the Navy The risk for mesothelioma is very real for our nation's veterans. This is especially true for those who served in the Navy on board ship. The concentrated exposure to[..]

Do you enjoy tours of local attractions? If you, you can have even more to enjoy by organizing your own tours. Try some with just your family, then have some with a few families in your neighborhood. What can you tour? You might be surprised. There are plenty of organizations that will provide a free tour for people who just ask? It might be both fun and educational to tour their facilities. Try calling your local fire hall. This tour is educational for the kids and most children will be very excited for this one! Most often, the fire chief will be happy to arrange a time for you to bring your kids in for a tour. Imagine how excited your kids will be to see a fireman up close in all his[..]

Established in 1896, the NFPA, (National Fire Protection Association), is an non-profit organization that sets national (and international) standards for installing and maintaining fire alarm systems, electrical systems, and building safety systems throughout the world. According to their website, the NFPA membership totals more than 81,000 individuals around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations. Although its main purpose is to set uniform standards for fire alarm systems of various types, it also affects hundreds of other industry types as well. Wherever you look, from office buildings, to medical facilities... even local gas stations, the Nation Fire[..]

-- End Ad Box ---> If you go to Chincoteague Island during the last week of July, you're probably there for the Pony Penning and Auction, like approximately 50,000 other visitors. You'll be in for an exciting time, but what you won't see is the sort of round-up which takes place on Federal grazing lands in the Western United States. There'll be no helicopters herding exhausted mustangs into waiting trucks from far above The 150 ponies of the Chincoteague Island herd are such old hands at being rounded up (they are gathered twice a year for veterinary checkups) that on the Wednesday of the annual four hundred yard Chincoteague Pony Swim from Assateague Island to the Firemen's Carnival[..]

It's a pretty tough ask to expect young school leavers to nail down a career choice at age 18 and stick to it throughout their adult years. A plethora of options and a lack of real world experience lead many to make decisions that later turn out to be less than ideal for their adult lives. The good news is that it actually matters very little what crazy choices we make for ourselves as teenagers. So what if when you were 17 you tried to become a supermodel, refused to go to college because you were going to become a musician, went to art school and convinced yourself it was a calling or enrolled in an entirely sensible college course that turned out to be completely uninspiring: none of[..]

Each year around the middle of October, the Santa Ana Winds, begin to blow. Generally these winds come in 3-day spurts, occasionally back to back or 6-days. The first major Santa Ana winds are a warning of things to come. The winds are a dry hot heat, sometimes sporting 100 plus degrees. This further dries out vegetation in Southern California from the long hot summers. Santa Ana Winds or the East Winds are extremely dangerous due to the wildfires that coincide with their strength. If you consider the fire science "fire triangles" then you know that hot air or heat is one major part of the equation. Indeed, so is fuel for the fire to burn, that of course comes in the dried brush, which[..]

The right bucket for the right type of fire - this is the rule when it comes to selecting an extinguisher. Contrary to what most people may be aware of, not all fires can be nor should be put out using water or water based fire extinguishers. The powder fire extinguisher is an extremely versatile device for putting out at least three classes or types of fires A, B & C. Class A would be fires caught on fabric, paper and wood. Class B are flammable fluids such as alcohol and Class C would be electrical equipment. If you think any one of these three would be something you need to watch out for, then this bucket may be for you! There are a few common things that you cant use ths[..]

Well, you're still at Legoland California and you've made it through the first three areas, The Beginning, Dino Island and Explore Village. The next area you'll visit is true to its name and there is plenty of fun for all to be had at a kid's sized town called Fun Town. This is the largest area in the park. There are twelve featured rides, attractions and shows in all here so get your selves and the kids ready for a few adventure packed hours of fun! A good place for the kids to start would be the Sky Cruiser ride. This is a kid ride with petal powered Lego cars on a track a few feet above Fun Town that circles the Kid Power Towers and allows for a nice view of the park. Kids only 36"[..]

Do you know how easy it is to create a society and an environment that is fear-based? And do you know how easily people buy into this fear? In the UK, health and safety regulations are a favourite tool for raising fear. The intention behind these regulations is supposedly to create a safer and healthier environment for people to work and live in. This kind of legislation works very well in areas where employers still exploit employees and it has been used to create smoke-free buildings. We are still not protected from the odour of heavy smokers that commute, but at least their habits have been regulated and we can have "clean" meals and workplaces. But there have been instances where[..]

p>This summer, I have some great children's videos to share with you. I hope you enjoy them as much as my little viewers did-or even as much as I, the adult, did. So here you go, the top ten children's videos of 2008 (at least in my opinion): 64 Zoo Lane Ages: 2 to 5 64 Zoo Lane is a fantastically cute cartoon about a little girl named Lucy and her playground, the zoo. Lucy lives on 64 Zoo Lane which just so happens to be right next door to the local zoo-and by next door, I mean within hands reach. Every night, when the adults go to bed, Lucy sneaks out of her bedroom by sliding down the neck of her friend, Georgina, the giraffe. Once in the zoo, Lucy hangs out with all the zoo animals[..]

Bastille Day is celebrated throughout France each year on the 14th of July. It commemorates the "Storming of the Bastille" that took place on this very day in 1798, a day which marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a castle, which actually served as a prison. Although the castle has long gone, visitors can head for place de la Bastille - a square which lies between the 4th and the 12th arrondissements in an area called Bastille. The "July Column" stands in this square today along with the Bastille Opera and the Bastille Metro Station. Come to this square the evening before the big day to enjoy a massive outdoor party. Or you can also pop along to one of the many[..]

So, you have opened up a new restaurant business, congratulations! So far, you have everything covered: kitchen utensils, restaurant furniture, cooking equipment, dinnerware, interior design, and staff. But wait, you seem to have forgotten one important detail, the fire safety equipment! Did you know that in many parts of the world, kitchen cooking is one of the leading causes of fire outbreaks? Since the kitchen would be one of the most important parts of your business, you need to ensure that your restaurant is fully equipped with superior quality firefighting devices for the protection of your business and more importantly, your customers and employees. A fire extinguisher,[..]

It is a blunt fact that UK businesses fail every day. In fact to be more accurate, in a normal year on average around 50 companies go into liquidation on every business day of the year. During a recession such as in 1992 that figure went up to over 90. And that's just the companies. It doesn't include the sole traders and partnerships that go under as well. So why do businesses fail? Business failures are a bit like fires. Something smouldering may be difficult to see but can be relatively easy to put out with little damage or risk if caught early. Once a fire is really going, it is much easier to see, but is usually much more difficult and dangerous to extinguish as it consumes[..]

It is a sad fact that every day in the UK, businesses fail. In fact to be more accurate, in a normal year on average around 50 companies go into liquidation on every business day of the year. During a recession such as in 1992 that figure went up to over 90. And that's just the companies. It doesn't include the sole traders and partnerships that go under as well. So why do businesses fail? Business failures are a bit like fires. Something smouldering may be difficult to see but can be relatively easy to put out with little damage or risk if caught early. Once a fire is really going, it is much easier to see, but is usually much more difficult and dangerous to extinguish as it consumes[..]

Whether you have fire extinguishers at home or in the work place it is of vital importance to know how to operate one correctly in the event of a fire. You should remember, that even small fires can be a huge risk and source of danger to life and property. The main thing to remember is that if you encounter a fire and have any doubts in regards to tackling it, get out and call the fire brigade immediately. Never risk your life or the lives of others with a fire. This is why it is essential to know how to correctly operate an extinguisher. There is a very simple acronym you can remember when using a fire extinguisher. PASS. What's it stand for, I hear you ask? Well here we go: P - Pull[..]

I believe it is ok to copy Xbox 360 games for a few reasons. However, I also believe it is not okay to copy Xbox 360 games as well. It depends on why you're copying them and who you are copying them for. I will first tell you why, in certain cases, I believe it is wrong to copy games. If you are illegally copying Xbox 360 games to pirate or sell to other people to make money off of them, it is illegal and morally wrong. This is the main reason I believe it is not okay to copy games. If you are copying Xbox 360 games to back them up in case something were to happen to your original copy, I believe it is totally okay to do that. Why? Because you are protecting your hard earned money that[..]

When looking for a handheld radio scanner a person will find that there are many different types and styles of scanners available. Before purchasing a scanner one will want to find out the laws in their state or country regarding the use of a scanner so that they purchase the scanner that will be appropriate for their area. There are many types of scanners available that have different options and features. When a person is searching for a handheld radio scanner they will want to select the scanner based on the type of use it will receive the majority of the time. When choosing a scanner a person will first want to determine what the main purpose will be for[..]

In many areas of the country, when you get your bill for county property taxes, be prepared for a shock. They are at an all time high across the country, though the overall amounts can vary greatly depending where you live. On top of all the other taxes that we pay, what are county property taxes used for? The individual tax rate varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Also varying is as how the assessed valuation of the property is calculated on which they base the property tax. Here are the most popular uses for the high county property taxes that you are paying (and just because they are "popular" today might mean the politicians might uncover some other popular cause to fund).o[..]

Fried turkey tastes delicious, so it's understandable that in recent years propane turkey fryers have become increasingly popular. But at what price? Every Thanksgiving dozens of families endure Thanksgiving tragedy due to defective turkey fryers. Propane turkey fryers are so dangerous that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has recommended against their use. According to the NFPA; the hot oil can cause devastating burns and destruction of property. The New York Fire Department (NYFD) - and dozens of fire departments across the country - recommend against using propane fryers. Consumer group after consumer group have weighed in against propane fryers. Underwriters[..]

Each year, the government allocates billions of dollars as grant money. North Dakotans are often on the lookout for these North Dakota government grants. Individuals, small businesses, colleges and non-profit organizations are desirous of getting these grants. They do not know where to look for them. They want support from the federal government to give shape to their ideas. A grant resource center exists in North Dakota, which shows the North Dakotans, the way in the right direction. Here, you will be able to find links to state, federal, and private grant sources that will be of great help to the first time grant applicants through the process of application. A few of the North Dakota[..]

How on Earth is it possible to fight a California Wildfire that is completely out of control? Well, not long ago a friend of mine said that it's a lot like playing a championship tournament. Indeed, I had not considered that analogy, team sports, especially like soccer is apropos to fighting fires. For instance, in soccer you work your way strategically through the defense using all your assets and team to score the goal. Spending half a billion dollars to fight wild fires in Northern California, that's what they are doing right now (passing the ball and working through the defense) is indeed a huge burden on the taxpayer. Thus, it makes no sense at all to do all that, and then fail or[..]

A man's home is his castle, as the saying goes. But homes today don't normally feature ramparts, drawbridges, moats and six-foot thick stone walls to keep out unwanted visitors. Today, a home security alarm, and preferably a monitored home alarm system, is needed to ensure your home's security. Not only does installing a home burglar alarm system improve the safety of your family and possessions, but it can also decrease your home insurance costs. The Top Ten Home Alarm and House Security Devices list highlights ten devices and features of home security alarm systems that can make your house a safer place. The Top Ten 10 Home Security Alarm Items: 1. Smoke Detectors - Add another layer[..]

San Diego is a wonderful travel destination that offers something for everyone in your family, even your 2 year old! Whether you have a toddler or preschooler, here are 10 attractions that are sure to please on your next family vacation: World Famous San Diego Zoo - Your toddler will love looking at the monkeys, elephants, giraffes, flamingos and koala bears, all easily accessible from the Zoo entrance. For the polar bears, you'll need to take the Skyfari Aerial Tram which in itself will be a highlight. This cable car ride offers panoramic views of the Zoo and the San Diego skyline and will probably be your toddler's favorite part of the visit. The bus tour is worth the ticket price to[..]

We rarely think about our prospect's problems before we make our cold calls. So to make this process easy for you, let's look at three specific examples of how to help clarify the problems matched with specific products or services. I think you'll see that this new way of thinking can make your cold calling much more effective. 1. Tom sells insurance plans that companies add to their benefits packages. Ari: "So you're saying that if the company has your type of insurance, it'll make them look more attractive to potential employees. The company will be in a stronger position when it tries to attract or keep better-quality employees. Because employees are looking for companies that offer[..]