Effect of the 2007 Writers Guild of America strike on television

Much is read and talked about the Writers Strike. As of December 14, 2007, all scripted Hollywood shows, except October Road, shut down by the week of December 19, 2007, due to the Writers' strike. I think there is a lot of mess going around with the strike.

David Letterman has been negotiating an "interim agreement" that would allow him and his writers to return to the air during the strike without involving CBS. It is uncertain as to whether or not WGA will grant Letterman's independent production company, Worldwide Pants, its request. Executive producer of Late Show with David Letterman, Rob Burnett, who is also the President and CEO of Worldwide Pants, stated:

“ Worldwide Pants has always been a writer-friendly company. Dave has been a member of the WGA for more than 30 years, and I have been a member for more than 20. Because we are an independent production company, we are able to pursue an interim agreement with the Guild without involving CBS in that pursuit. Therefore, since the beginning of the strike, we have expressed our willingness to sign an interim agreement with the Guild consistent with its positions in this dispute. We're happy that the Guild has now adopted an approach that might make this possible. It is our strong desire to be back on the air with our writers and we hope that will happen as soon as possible.”

Following this, CBS released a statement stating that while they respected Worldwide Pants' attempt to secure the interim agreement with the WGA, the network would remain unified with the AMPTP. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, which is also owned by Worldwide Pants, may also return with writers. There is no confirmed date for Letterman to return to air, but Burnett has declared their "only focus is on returning January 2nd with writers."

Jay Leno and Conan O'Bien, who are both WGA members, announced nearly two months into the strike that they would be returning to air on January 2 without their writers. Although both have pledged their support for the WGA, Leno and O'Brien have stated that with negotiations down and none further scheduled, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O'Brien would return to air, citing the sake of their non-writing staff as the main reason — as NBC informed the non-writing staff of the late-night shows that they would face layoffs at the end of the week if their respective shows did not return. NBC admitted that the network's decision to bring back Leno and O'Brien back on air was "similar to 1988, when Johnny Carson brought back The Tonight Show two months into the writers' strike." WGA reminded hosts of any comedy/variety shows that the guild expected the hosts to adhere to the Strike Rules if they chose to go back on air without the writers. The Strike Rules prohibit "all writing by any Guild member that would be performed on-air by that member (including monologues, characters, and featured appearances) if any portion of that written material is customarily written by striking writers."

The guild stated that it had no plans to single out Leno and O'Brien with similar protests that were aimed at Carson Daly, who was accused of setting up a joke hotline as a strike-breaking effort, when he returned to air weeks ago. Unlike other late-night hosts — Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Craig Ferguson, and Jimmy Kimmel — Daly is not a member of the WGA. Expressing sympathy for the hosts, the WGA accused NBC of "forcing Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien back on the air without writers."

Undercover marketing

These days nothing is bad when it comes to marketing. Undercover marketing (also known as buzz marketing, stealth marketing, or by its detractors roach baiting) is a subset of guerrilla marketing where consumers do not realize they are being marketed to. For example, a marketing company might pay an actor or socially adept person to use a certain product visibly and convincingly in locations where target consumers congregate. While there, the actor will also talk up their product to people they befriend in that location, even handing out samples if it is economically feasible. The actor will often be able to sell consumers on their product without those consumers even realizing that they are being marketed to.

Reasons for undercover marketing
The goal of any undercover campaign is to generate buzz. Spontaneous word of mouth, or buzz, is free, can reach consumers isolated from all other media, and unlike conventional media, consumers tend to trust it. Marketers find it very hard to predict buzz let alone generate it on demand. However, when it works, undercover marketing does exactly that: an ideal consumer from the example above will not only begin using that product themselves, but will also tell their friends about it, inciting a planned viral marketing campaign that looks spontaneous. Financial risk here is relatively small because such marketing approach requires fewer expenses and is usually more cost-effective as well. Undercover marketing is used when traditional marketing techniques have been exhausted and invehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifstors are looking for a new effective solution for their marketing needs.

It is the consumer's sense that this recommendation was spontaneous and unsolicited and the resulting feeling that "one good turn deserves another", that drives the buzz. So, the "bought and paid for" aspect of the transaction must remain hidden. Overall, the person doing the marketing must look and sound like a peer of their target audience without any ulterior motive for endorsing the product—employees of the company cannot do undercover marketing, nor can celebrities (except possibly to other celebrities).

The Four Perspectives Of Balanced Scorecard

The grouping of performance measures in general categories (perspectives) is seen to aid in the gathering and selection of the appropriate performance measures for the enterprise. Four general perspectives have been proposed by the BSC. These are:

The financial perspective which examines if the company’s strategy, implementation and execution are contributing to the bottom-line improvement of the company. It represents the long-term strategic objectives of the organization and thus it incorporates the tangible outcomes of the strategy in traditional financial terms. The three possible stages as described by Kaplan and Norton (1996) are rapid growth, sustain and harvest. Financial objectives and measures for the growth stage will stem from the development and growth of the organization which will lead to increased sales volumes, acquisition of new customers, growth in revenues etc. The sustain stage on the other hand will be characterized by measures that evaluate the effectiveness of the organization to manage its operations and costs, by calculating the return on investment, the return on capital employed, etc. Finally, the harvest stage will be based on cash flow analysis with measures such as payback periods and revenue volume. Some of the most common financial measures that are incorporated in the financial perspective are EVA, revenue growth, costs, profit margins, cash flow, net operating income etc.

The customer perspective defines the value proposition that the organization will apply in order to satisfy customers and thus generate more sales to the most desired (i.e. the most profitable) customer groups. The measures that are selected for the customer perspective should measure both the value that is delivered to the customer (value position) which may involve time, quality, performance and service and cost and the outcomes that come as a result of this value proposition (e.g., customer satisfaction, market share). The value proposition can be centered on one of the three: operational excellence, customer intimacy or product leadership, while maintaining threshold levels at the other two.
The internal process perspective is concerned with the processes that create and deliver the customer value proposition. It focuses on all the activities and key processes required in order for the company to excel at providing the value expected by the customers both productively and efficiently. These can include both short-term and long-term objectives as well as incorporating innovative process development in order to stimulate improvement. In order to identify the measures that correspond to the internal process perspective, Kaplan and Norton propose using certain clusters that group similar value creating processes in an organization. The clusters for the internal process perspective are operations management (by improving asset utilization, supply chain management, etc), customer management (by expanding and deepening relations), innovation (by new products and services) and regulatory & social (by establishing good relations with the external stakeholders).

The learning and growth perspective is the foundation of any strategy and focuses on the intangible assets of an organization, mainly on the internal skills and capabilities that are required to support the value-creating internal processes. The learning and growth perspective is concerned with the jobs (human capital), the systems (information capital), and the climate (organization capital) of the enterprise. These three factors relate to what Kaplan and Norton claim is the infrastructure that is needed in order to enable ambitious objectives in the other three perspectives to be achieved. This of course will be in the long term, since an improvement in the learning and growth perspective will require certain expenditures that may decrease short-term financial results, whilst contributing to long-term success.

Jewelry For Men

You love to see jewelry on you!! Good accessorizing shows fashion knowledge and self-confidence. Here are some ideas for men's jewelry, discussed more or less in order from most to least common:

• A good watch is a man's most obvious choice for a fashion accessory. In extremely conservative situations a watch, and perhaps a wedding band, are the limits of fashion. The main rule here is to wear a watch that coordinates with your ensemble and is appropriate for the occasion. While an exceptional watch will go well with anything, don't wear trendy or sporty watches with formal attire or in conservative social situations.
• A ring doesn't need to be limited to a wedding band! Feel free to wear a ring on any finger. As is true for women, the scale of the ring should be in keeping with hand/body size. Don't wear metals or stones that will clash with other jewelry or clothing. As always, keep it simple and don't adorn every finger with a ring.
• Necklaces add sex appeal and personal style to your ensemble. A man's necklace should be bold and simple. Don't go for an entire rainbow of colors or for anything fussy. Strong, simple chains are good choices, as are necklaces and pendants using natural materials, such as shells, stones, and wood. Precious metals convey a sense of power and prestige; beaded or strung necklaces convey fashion sense and individuality. Necklaces and pendants should be worn inside the shirt. Neck jewelry works well with tee shirts and simple long sleeve shirts and sweaters.
• Tie clips, bars, and tacks are all options for keeping a tie from wandering. Your choice depends to some extent on fashion trends. If comfort and practicality are the main issue, choose a simple design that coordinates with most of your wardrobe.
• A bracelet is great for formal and casual wear. Choose a sleek, classic style that goes with any other jewelry that will be worn, such as a watch or ring. A man's bracelet should fit close to his wrist, and not slide up/down his arm or dangle onto his hand. While metal chains are appropriate for most occasions, beaded or woven bracelets are more sporty and trendy and should be reserved for casual wear.
• Cuff links can add a sense of attention to detail in a formal setting. Choose cuff links that accent clothing and other accessories. Avoid wearing a bracelet with cuff links, since this can look fussy and the pieces may catch on each other.
• Jewelry for pierced ears or other body parts should be reserved for casual situations. As with any jewelry, you should consider the image that an accessory will project. Piercing on men may be associated with rebelliousness and insecurity. While the jewelry may be fashionable, keep the social situation and culture in mind when choosing any accessory.
• If you have long hair, choose accessories that blend in with your hair or complement clothing and accessories. Matte metals and leather are good choices for materials. If you wear glasses, don't wear obvious hair ornaments or other jewelry near your face.

Gold Jewelry Care Tips

Gold jewelry is beautiful and popular. Gold comes in many styles and colors, but all gold jewelry will benefit from some tender caring. Here are some tips of how to take care of your gold jewelry.

• Don't wear your gold jewelry while bathing or cleaning. Soap won't harm gold, but it will leave a filmy residue that will coat karat gold jewelry, causing it to appear less lustrous and dingy. If you prevent the film from forming, it will be easier to keep your jewelry beautiful and will reduce cleaning time and effort.
• Avoid chlorine! Don't wear gold jewelry in the pool or hot tub or when using chlorine bleach or cleaners. Chlorine reacts with gold, particularly at high temperatures. Exposure to chlorine can permanently damage and discolor your gold jewelry.
• Use a chamois cloth to clean gold jewelry. A chamois cloth is a gentle, safe material for returning the luster to your jewelry.
• Avoid storing or otherwise exposing gold jewelry to hard, abrasive materials. Gold is a very soft metal, easily scratched even by rubbing against other jewelry.

Gemstones have special care requirements. The stones or settings may be damaged by the cleaning methods listed below.

• Tarnish can be removed with a commercial jewelry cleaner or with soap and water with a few drops of ammonia. Brush the cleaning solution into the gold with a small brush. After you have finished cleaning, simply rinse the gold with lukewarm water and allow it to dry.
• Grease can be removed from gold by dipping it into ordinary rubbing alcohol.
• Ultrasonic cleaners may be appropriate for some gold jewelry. Ask a jeweler to advise you before using this method, since certain pieces can be damaged by this cleaning method.

The Simple Guide To Soccer

Soccer is sport played all around the world. Many people are new to the sport as it gains popularity and they may not understand the rules. Some parts of soccer can be confusing, so learning the basics can really help anyone who is trying to understand what is going on. The objective of soccer is to score more goals than the opposing team. Each team consists of eleven players. Players can score by moving the ball into the goal net. Each game lasts 90 minutes and is divided into 45-minute halves. A referee and two linesmen who determine fouls and other penalties regulate the game. This is the basic set up of the game.

The following list explains some important points in a soccer game.

• Players cannot use their hands to touch the ball. The exceptions are special moves and the goalie.
• Fouls are called when players get too rough on the field or break other rules.
• A direct kick is rewarded after a foul to the opposing team and can be kicked directly in the goal. Another player must touch an indirect kick before it can be a goal.
• A penalty kick is a kick from 12 yards in front of the goal. All other players must stay away until the ball is kicked.
• The two-touch rule states that a player cannot touch the ball twice in a row.
• Yellow and red cards are handed out as, what other sports call, a personal foul. They are against a single player. Yellow cards are warnings and red cards get you removed from the game.
• Offside is described by the FIFA soccer rules as “ A player is in an offside position if: he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent.” This is difficult to understand and explain, so if you need further clarification it is best to watch it demonstrated on the field.

These basic rules and guidelines of soccer should help the layperson to understand the idea of what is going on at the soccer field.

Golf Tips To Help Your Putting Stroke

Putting a golf ball can be difficult at the best of times. For many people, when they have problems putting, they try everything under the sun including a various string of new putters. But the main thing they forget to do is to go back to the main, basic fundamentals. Most times they simply need to correct the problem they may not realize they have. Follow along as we give you a few brief golf tips that will help you to putt more consistently.

Putting tips have to be very simple in order to be effective. Over thinking disrupts concentration on the putt and only makes things worse. That's why it is so important to return to the fundamentals when you can't seem to putt as well as you did previously. Quite often, when people start to putt badly they develop the yips, the term that applies to the jerky putting motion that creeps in. The main cause of the yips is misalignment. You can correct this by consciously making sure your eyes are directly over top of the ball along the line of the putt. When people end up with misalignment problems it's usually because their eyes are not dead center over the line of the putt to the hole. Your eyes can be directly over the ball or a little behind it but they should always be dead center in the middle of the golf ball along the line of the putt to the hole.

Almost every putter in existence has a straight line painted or etched on the top of the putting blade. Always make sure that line is pointed directly through the ball to the hole. You should be able to tell fairly easily if the line is angled a degree or two off the line through the ball to the hole. But here is an added, unique little tip that will help to make your aim a little better. Mark your ball, pick it up and look for the lettering. Now, when you set the ball back down, align the string of letters so they are aimed directly at the hole. Now when you set back up behind the ball, the line on the top of the putter should aim through the letters in a direct line to the hole. Now instead of guessing, you have some visible markings to help you determine if you are set up properly over the top of the ball with your putter square to the hole. This is a method used by many of the top professionals on the tour today.

Portable Moving Containers for Your Apartment Move

Moving to a new apartment or home will have required the services of professional movers. Today moves can often be organized so that you require little more than some hard work by friends and family, i.e. doing for yourself, just what I have done when moving to one of my Atlanta apartments moves.

One of the most exciting products to rule in this capacity has been portable moving containers. Such containers are self-contained units that are rented by those who are moving and delivered straight to their door. These proficient and economical containers are especially helpful for those who are moving to an apartment as they offer those who are moving just the right combination of assistance and independence.

These rented containers can be kept at your current residence for whatever period of time is most convenient for you – during which time you can pack at your leisure and begin filling the container with your packed items. Not only do these containers offer the opportunity for a more prearranged move, it allows those who are moving to an apartment the chance to clear their current living space of those boxes that are already packed without having to wait for the actual moving day.

Once you have moved to your apartment, the containers are picked up by their company and delivered straight to your new home where you can unpack at your leisure. And for those who are putting some of their items in storage, such containers are also able to be transported from your home straight to the storage facility in one self-contained unit.

Hiring a Broker/Locater for Your Apartment Hunt is a Good Idea

Finding an apartment is a hassle, which is why so many people turn to brokers or locator services to help them land their apartment. They usually help you to a great extent if you are approaching them with a clear idea on what exactly you are looking for. Having used their services to move to my current Miami Apartment I would like to share some points on how they can contribute to your apartment search.

Choose a broker or locator someone who is an expert in that area. After hiring them it is their responsibility to find a perfect apartment for your specifications mentioned. Provide all the information on what you are looking for in your new apartment. Get the important information about safety in the area, building security, and approximate commuting times to the places you need to go. They will provide more specialized information than you'll be able to turn up on your own.

If you are moving across the country, you won't have the time or opportunity to perform a thorough search. Even if you schedule a few weekend trips to see some apartments, there's no guarantee that something will pop up when you're in town. They are quite good at arranging multiple visits in a single afternoon. If your work schedule or family obligations leave you with little down time, a good broker can ensure that your apartment searching time is used as effectively as possible.

Balancing Amenities and Rent Budget

Choosing a San Diego apartment for rent involves balance between your pocket and your needs. That is you need to balance how nice you want your apartment to be have and how much you can afford to it. The more amenities there are, the higher the rent you will notice. Amenities can include a swimming pool, gym, laundry machines, location, size, mall, parks, recreation centre, etc. Amenities also include proper security, maintenance, good neighbors, nice parking facilities, convenience, etc. So, before you start looking and before you can determine your rent, it is important to begin prioritizing your apartment needs and wants. If you want it to share with some roommate, you must discuss the maximum amount of rent each of you can afford. Then begin looking at listings to see what you can get with the amount of rent you can afford. If you must, pick one or two things that you can't live without. Also, consider whether you'll need to raise your rent budget. Though many advices not budgeting more than a third of your income on rent, if sticking to your rent budget means living in unsafe or poor conditions, consider whether you'll need to budget more or add another roommate.

Digital Arts

Drawing, designing, crafting, molding etc are the different forms of art. One of my childhood friends is working as a graphics designer and also doing some free lancing stuff. Once when I visited his home, he showed some of his creations on his sys. They are awesome and none less than any Hollywood stuff. I was told that he is in great demand these days doing well.

I was thinking about him when I am on the way back to my home. He is so poor in studies and spends most of the time in drawing and painting. He never plays and seldom he came to watch our baseball matches.

But he made full use of his skill and talent in the most desirable way on can imagine. He uses his creative skills in designing innovative objects with new combination of colors. He designs websites and animations for television projects. He is looking forward to work for some Hollywood projects.

Every person who is capable of painting or of doing art is not suitable for this kind of job. Clicking the mouse instead of coloring the brush in the oil color bottle is not a thing desirable to many creative brains.

He explained me the individual impact of colors on the minds and thoughts of people when they are made to see and use those colors.

It made me think that he is dealing with science rather than art or more science to art. He is a perfect blend of both creativity and science.

The impact of smoking

Smoking has become one of the major causes for deaths of people. It is shocking to learn that

• Cigarettes cause more deaths than cocaine, auto accidents, AIDS, alcohol, heroin, fire, suicide, and homicide combined.
• Over 400,000 people lose their lives per year from smoking
• The teenagers are the groups which are more addicted to nicotine than any other age groups. Of the many people who smoked, 60% were teenagers age 14, while 90% were teenagers age 19.

These facts are shocking and very awful that we have innocent children who smoke for an unknown reason.

I got this information from a health website, gives vital information about the impacts of smoking and reasons to stop it.

It is said that tobacco smoke contains over 4000 chemicals including acetone, ammonia, benzene, cadmium, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, lead, nicotine, tar, and shellac.

That means as we smoke, we intake all these chemicals into our lungs. Imagine once, how our lungs would be struggling and suffering in filtering these chemicals, while we ‘enjoy’ smoking.

Finding a recruitment firm

Recently, our contract with our regular placement agency was terminated because they could not catch our requirements and needs. We should be ready by the coming recruitment season with the new placement agency. Now we don’t want to repeat the same mistakes that we have made with the previous placement agency.

My boss wants a complete professional placement firm which has good experience and has excellent client base. It also should possess the experience in filling the various positions at various levels in different departments.

I was one of the members of the team formed to fix a good placement firm. I was given the task of collect the information about some good firms through various sources. I have collected information from the consulting agencies about the placement firms hired by our competitors; I got some from the corporate placement magazines, and a lot from the Internet.

Now I got to process all the information. After making a short list of them we need to call them up, get some info; and ask what they can do for us. And depending on the conversation fix an appointment for a presentation.

Now I just got the huge list of firms, I got some really tough work to be done.

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Do we need a website?

These days everyone is having a website either personal or corporate. My brother is running a shopping store which offers many things to shop. Some how he got the information that he can increase his business through online sales. He asked my suggestion and I responded positively but he got some doubts whether Internet marketing is really helpful for his business or not.

I just showed him some websites of online shopping stores and found some info which gave the importance of the Internet marketing. He got really impressed. I’m giving some of the facts which are astonishing

• There are 38 million broadband connections in the US.
• Consumers now spend three hours a day online compared with 1.7 hours watching television according to a Stanford University study.
• The number of Internet users, and therefore your target audience, is growing by over 100 million people per year.

It is clear that your website acts as your salesman and is working for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bro is going to hire the services of an Internet marketing firm. We searched for a good Internet marketing firm which also costs less for him on the net. We got the advice that to prefer an offshore Internet marketing firm for this.

Getting rid of the yeast infection

Infected with yeast is one of the common diseases which troubles women, men and even children. My bro’s daughter got infected with yeast and got severe problems for a week period. We were afraid it might be contagious and spread with the other family members and specially her younger sis who is just two years old.

I got to find relevant information about yeast infection on the web which may be useful to us to prevent it before infecting. I got some good info from some good medical and health websites.

There may be many causes for the yeast infection. The important ones are as follows.

AntibioticsTaking antibiotics leads the list of yeast infection causes as a side effect.

Body ChemistryOur bodies normally maintain a certain chemical or pH balance for good health. Upset of the balance through external or internal factors may cause yeast infection. This problem is mainly found in women.

Sexual ContactOnce a yeast overgrowth gets started in one partner the same condition can jump ship through intimate contact.

Male Yeast infectionBalanitis is the medical term for any inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis. Balanitis is usually due to poor hygiene in uncircumcised men.

Yeasty FoodsYeast is a common ingredient in all baked goods including breads, bagels, sweet rolls, and pastries whether store-bought and home baked treats.

If we pay a little bit attention about these points, we can keep away the most common disease.

Finding a business broker

Well, my papa has decided to sell his real estate business, as he could not find any profits coming in since a couple of years. It is well known that the trend for the real estate is not that much good these days as that was once. There is severe plunge in the market and no one could guess when there would be a U-turn. He put the responsibility on me to sell the business for some decent dollars.

If you own a small business or medium sized business you’re probably an expert in your business field. But, if you’re like many business owners, you may feel a bit lost when it comes to selling your business. Same thing happened with my father also. He was broken down as it was the time to get separated with a business which our family got associated for 8 years.

I’m in search for a good business broker who can help us in selling our business for a decent price. The role of a business broker is to advise and assist us in the sale of the business.

Our business is not that much big to afford heavy charges the business brokers collect. That’s why I concentrated to find one who is specialist in dealing with small and medium businesses.

Obviously I came across a handful of brokers, but I required on which is run on pure professional lines.

Finally, I found one which can help us and suits our profile. Now they are working on behalf us in getting a deal.

Tips on selecting a corporate planner

Finding a trusted corporate planner is a very difficult task to day. It takes a lot from all the levels of the management. I was asked to find the guidelines to find a good corporate planner, as we are planning to conduct a corporate event by the end of this year. I found very useful info for us and that might be helpful to you in finding a good corporate planner.

Lets begin……...

1. Guarantee: Does the planner offer a complete guarantee for the event right from the scratch? If No, hang up your phone and call one who does.
2. Timing of the meetings: Corporate planners generally prefer to plan the meetings and other events according to their own convenience. Be careful with this.
3. Testimonies: Read the testimonies on their web site and promotional materials and have a check with that.
4. Entertainment and Give-Away: While most planners generally have a set program, most will do their best to include any special requests you may have. A pro will provide some entertainment at the end of the event.
5. Written Communication: Professional corporate performers will provide you with an invoice via mail, email, or fax, to avoid any confusion in regarding to the date, time, address, or requirements for your event/meeting.
6. At least 5-10 years of professional experience.
7. Do they have an up-to-date web site? It is true, having a web site does not guarantee the entertainer is good, but this is one sign of someone who is serious about their business
8. A professional will customize each meeting/program accordingly (keeping in mind the occasion, purpose, objectivity, delegation).
9. Fees: Many HR directors call entertainers asking for price quotes, looking for the least expensive corporate entertainment rate in the area. In most cases you receive what you pay for. When you hire an entertainer, price is definitely an indicator of a few things. The lower the price, the more likely the agency is not a pro and not as experienced, and the quality of the meeting/event.

Hope this will help you also in catching a professional corporate planner. See you back with more interesting stuff.

Tuning my first guitar

I bought an old guitar from the local discount store. I don’t know how to tune it. I asked the in charge itself to tune it. And she accepted as if she got a lifetime opportunity. I observed how to tune my guitar. She tuned it nice and she also tried to play some notes. I quickly grabbed it from her and walked out of the store.

Later I got some problems in tuning the guitar. I could not tune it properly. I’m not right. I asked my neighbor’s help in tuning it. He stared at me, as I was a strange creature on the earth. But he tuned it well. That night I tried to play the golden oldy Elvis number.

But later it again lost its tune and nobody in my home knows how to do it. I asked a couple of my friends to teach me to make it. But they could not find the time but got an advice to go for web.

I searched the web for the tuning of a guitar, and surprisingly I got some good results. I went through some online music stores websites which offered lessons on maintaining music instruments. Some gave music classes. That’s wonderful for a guy like me.

My Dream Home

Since two years, I have been searching for a nice house plan (1960 Sq. ft.) which is not regular and which is most suitable to our needs. I have seen various styles of plans right from Classical American, European to Southern styles but I could not be satisfied.

Finally after discussing with my family members, I decided to have a combination plan of different styles. I consulted an architect who can draw a tailor made plan based on our needs. Though he has experience in regular plans, he could not give a plan that we are expecting. Then what to do now?

My son searched the web for the online companies who can deliver tailor made plans. In fact he is successful in finding nearly a dozen websites regarding that. It’s really refreshing that I can have a wide choice at a time when I’m getting compromised.

We consulted ten of them and satisfied with some of the plans shown by them. Now the problem is which one to chose. Selecting a house plan involves many things, which will have their impact in the long run (like no. of family members and chances of growth, the climate, the surroundings, the geography, security, extension in future, other options like renting or housing an office..)

Finally, we selected a beautiful plan, which could use every inch of the area and be our sweet home in a couple of months.

Finding Mortgage

Last night when I was checking through web for assistance in fixing a mortgage against our old farm house, I came to know a lot about mortgage, loans and other financial options which I never knew. Before this I don’t know any thing about this kind of things. What I understood is, mortgage is a method of using property as security for the payment of a debt. Normally, home purchases to be funded by a mortgage.

If you accept your mortgage quote, it becomes the binding document that either means you keep your house or you lose it. If you break your mortgage and don’t pay your monthly payments, you will lose your home. But if you pay your mortgage on time or even ahead of schedule, it can be a great part of financial growth. Finding the mortgage broker who charges fewer fees is the main part.

There is so much to be prepared for before you apply for a mortgage. Almost every factor of your life is going to be looked at, mainly the financial part to satisfy the mortgage companies that you will make your payments on time. Knowing what they will be looking for ahead of time will be a great advantage to you, because you can adjust accordingly for a better chance of being approved.

I found my self not a borrower because of not having a good financial record for the last five to six months. It is important that the payments, bills, banking should be perfect to be approved for a mortgage. Anyhow I found good assistance from some mortgage websites and ended up giving an ad to get the right lender who is ready to give the loan.