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“Dukes of Hazzard” Movie Reignites Excitement for the Dodge
Charger NORFOLK, VA - October 4, 2005 - The excitement
surrounding the big screen remake of the popular television
series, “Dukes of Hazzard”, has reignited interest in the 1969
Dodge Charger. The Charger gained popularity during the 1980’s
series as The General Lee, as the car used by the Duke boys to
wreak havoc.

The renewed interest is being felt on third party online
classifieds sites, such as CollectorCarTraderOnline.com
[CCTOL.com]. Searches for the Charger on CCTOL.com increased by
3,000 between July and August, with over 28,000 searches
performed in August. Currently, twenty-eight 1969 Dodge Chargers
are listed on CollectorCarTraderOnline.com, including four
General Lee replicas.

Three of the General Lee replicas listed on
CollectorCarTraderOnline.com are from Luedtke Auto Group, a Lake
Villa, Illinois dealer. The Luedtke brothers began transforming
1969 Chargers into the General Lee five years ago and have sold
well over 100 General Lee’s since. They have had sales in all 50
states as well as in Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom,
Denmark and other overseas locations. Luedkte Auto always has at
least 10 Dodge Chargers on hand that can easily be transformed
into a General Lee.

“Over 150 man hours go into each of the cars,” says Oscar
Luedtke, “and it is fun to say the least.”

Luedkte Auto Group recently sold seven of their replicas to
Warner Brothers for use in the “Dukes of Hazzard” movie that
came out in August. Warner Brothers used a total of 20 cars
during shooting.

The choice of the Dodge Charger for the General Lee was no
accident. With the south being the hotbed of stock car racing,
and with one of the major NASCAR events, the Atlanta 500, being
held at Atlanta International Raceway, the idea was born that
the General Lee would be a racecar turned into a street car by
the Dukes.

The NASCAR connection with the Charger and the “Dukes of
Hazzard” goes deeper than just the General Lee. When characters
Bo and Luke Duke left the show during the 1982-83 season, the
viewers were told they went to try their hand at NASCAR racing.
During the show’s run, NASCAR notable Cale Yarborough made a
guest appearance.

The history of the Charger itself is a storied one. Launched in
1966 as a response to the muscle car fad started by the Mustang
and the Barracuda, the Charger quickly found its way to the
NASCAR scene with it’s famous Hemi engine. It remained an
industry leader until 1974 when stricter emissions standards
forced Dodge to scale down the engine. After 1974, though the
Charger name remained until 1987, Dodge branded the car as a
luxury item.

In the past few years, interest for classic muscle cars has
returned. Baby boomers, who remember the classic cars from their
childhood have been paying big bucks to restore cars such as the
Baracuda, Pontiac GTO and the Chevy Camaro. According to Kelley
Blue Book, the 1969 Charger has seen its value increase by 64
percent over the first six months of 2005, from $28,200 to
$49,900. Hoping to cash in on this renewed interest, Dodge
decided to bring back the Charger, beginning with the 2006
model. The Charger even made a return to NASCAR in 2005 and has
had its share of success on the circuit.

“Pop culture has always been the road map for popular trends, so
it was no surprise that surrounding the release of “The Dukes of
Hazzard” movie the Charger saw a resurgence of popularity. The
movie introduced the General Lee to a new generation whose
interest is now peaked,” said Marcus Dame, Business Development
Manager for CollectorCarTraderOnline.com.

If you’re just getting started in Internet Marketing, you may be awed by the amount of “Internet Gurus” out there, each one making millions of dollars (or so they claim) and for some reason seem more than willing, for a fee, to teach you their biggest, most intimate secrets.

Well, I believe in one thing - “If it sounds too good to be true, it most probably is!”

While I have no doubt about the specialized skills and techniques used by these gurus, it can get a little too frustrating simply getting tangled and lost in all their hype, and find almost no value at the end of the day. Hype - that’s one thing I agree these guru’s are really good at. For some of them, unfortunately, hype is the only thing they’re good at.

So the question, for those who are trying to master Internet Marketing, might be:

1) Can I learn anything from these gurus without paying money?
2) Who’s real and who’s not?
3) Whose Internet marketing methods should I follow?

Question 1: Can I Learn Something for Free?

Most Internet guru’s have opt-in newsletters on specialized subjects like website marketing, Pay-Per-Click advertising, search engine optimization or whatever specialized skill they have “mastered”. Almost all of them try to convince you to subscribe to their newsletter in return for some kind of “breakthrough” report, and promise to deliver “valuable information” weekly or monthly to your email address. Sounds great…

Here’s what happens 2 weeks later - You realize that the “breakthrough report” is the same old regurgitated information which you can find almost anywhere. You might also realize that the “valuable information” almost never comes without any hidden agenda. The “valuable information” usually turns out to be a soft-selling ad (sometimes even blatant advertisements) for the guru’s latest products or paid seminars, or even worse, some other Internet marketer’s products.

I’m not trying to shoot down any marketer here, but the irony is in their teaching. Almost all internet gurus would advice you to offer valuable, free information that benefits other people. Profits, as they say, is secondary to actually helping people and making a difference in their lives. Give before you take….what a load of BS!

How come they don’t practice what they preach? Of is that how the “Internet Marketing Game” is really played? Surely, nobody minds receiving ads and promotions, as long as there is a fair deal of free information being offered.

Fortunately, not all Internet marketers are the same. There are still some jewels to be found, and they offer some great information in their newsletters, which they unselfishly offer for free, such as:

1) Vishal Rao (http://www.home-based-business-opportunities.com) talks about starting and managing home based businesses.
2) Mike Cheney (http://www.magnet4web.com) talks about building an effective and efficient business web site.
3) Jill Whalen (http://www.highrankings.com) talks about Search Engine Optimization.
4) Allan Gardyne (http://www.associateprograms.com) is the authority on affiliate programs and affiliate marketing, with an award-winning newsletter.

Of course there are many more good marketers out there, and you’ll have to get through several bad ones first before you get to the good ones. It is not necessary to subscribe to every Internet Marketing newsletter just to hope for nuggets of gold that may never come. Instead, give the gurus a “trial” month, and if you don’t find anything of value from them, just unsubscribe from their mailing lists.

It will only be a loss to them, not you.

Question 2 : Who’s Real and Who’s Not?

To answer this question, you really have to “get around” the Internet a lot. Take part in Internet Marketing forums where you will definitely find topics on info-products, seminars and software offered by these gurus, and see what others are saying about them.

Forget about all those blaring testimonials that the gurus compile on their site. After visiting several guru websites, you may start to find the same faces and names, helping each other out by giving testimonials which are seldom backed by proof. Forums are where the real testimonials are.

If you find yourself browsing the Internet a lot, trying to find good value for money, then you’ll need the Alexa toolbar. What this toolbar does is that it gives you an idea of the popularity of the website you’re visiting. Secondly, it allows you to see who the closest competitors are, giving you more alternatives to choose from. Besides that, it also displays reviews and ratings given by others who have visited the website or used any product being sold via the website. This is where you’ll find the “not so beautifully polished” opinions and testimonials.

- Alexa Toolbar : http://www.home-business-association.com/rd/alexa/

(Alexa is owned by Amazon.com. If you’re concerned about installing toolbars on your computer, make sure you adjust the privacy settings accordingly)

You may also want to consider this site:

- GuruDaq : http://www.gurudaq.com

Taking on a Nasdaq-like approach, this site lists all gurus according to ratings and ’stock price’. Although I would advice you to take it more for its entertainment value than actual recommendations, perhaps this site will allow you to get a glimpse of “who’s who” in Internet Marketing.

Question 3 : Whose methods should I follow?

Honestly, nobody’s. At least not word-for-word of what is thought in their newsletters or ebooks. The important thing to realize is that you need to develop your own technique to be really successful. The guru’s don’t teach you everything, anyway. They almost always feed you the crop but keep the cream for themselves. In other words, no one really tells you the “hot money-making secrets”. They only teach you their not-so-secret money making facts.

There are many places you can get reviews on internet marketing ebooks, but be warned that most will be biased in one way or another. Here’s a good downloadable PDF resource on ebook reviews, distributed with the permission of the author:

- “Web Promotion Products Exposed” by Mike Cheney:
http://www.magnet4web.com/WebPromotionProductsExposed.pdf

Its really up to you to learn some tips and tricks of the trade from Internet gurus, but set out on your own course. In order to be successful in anything, you need to do your own thing. Be original in your approach, whether it’s writing sales letters, doing email marketing, writing articles, pay-per-click or search engine optimization, and the world will take notice.

It is also important to realize that before you go around shopping for all kinds of “how-to” material and software, you need to get a good grip of what your business really needs. You’ll need to develop a strong, specific and detailed business plan before you set out on a quest to improve your knowledge on that are critical to the success to your business. Here are some good resources for writing effective business plans:

- http://www.home-business-association.com/rd/bplans/
- http://www.bplans.com

When you know what your business truly needs, you’re more likely to recognize the exact type of internet marketing method you’ll need to study and master. Don’t just look to someone who has sold their soul a long time ago to guide you to the path of success.

That’s just wishful thinking.

About the Author

Gobala Krishnan is an internet marketer and home business owner with SFI Marketing Group. Visit his site at http://www.sfidreamteam.com to start your own Internet based home business today, and get a free kick start package, one-on-one coaching and a clear, proven system to earn a six figure income. Article reprint info available at http://pub.gobalakrishnan.com

With housing prices at an all time high, homeowners who have outgrown their existing home or feel that it no longer meets their needs have a dilemma. It would be great to move to a larger house, but the prices of larger houses are higher than ever. What to do? The savvy homeowner might consider remodeling. You can add an extra room, convert a garage or update a kitchen. It’s less expensive than buying another house, and there are many options for funding it.

Here are a few ways to obtain funds for home improvement purposes:

Credit cards - If you have received a recent offer for a low-interest or 0% interest “teaser” rate for applying for a new credit card, this may be your ticket. These offers are usually good for balance transfers from other accounts, and the rates are sometimes good for the life of the loan. This could be the best choice if you are doing the improvements yourself. Be sure to read the fine print, or that 0% interest could turn out to be 20% or more.

Home improvement stores - Sometimes, lumberyards and home improvement stores offer their own financing and the deals are often pretty enticing. Sometimes they even include no payments for a year or so. Check the ads in your local newspaper. Again, this option works best if you are doing your own work. And make sure you pay on time; sometimes the interest accrues retroactively if you pay late.

Home equity loan - The interest is tax deductible and you will have a fixed interest rate and a fixed repayment schedule. This is a great way to go if the project is expensive and is being done all at once. Be aware that you are putting your house at risk if you fail to pay. This is the best option for major renovations performed by a contractor.

Home equity line of credit - Great for long-term projects that just require a little bit of money here and there. The interest rate is variable and you only have to pay back what you actually use. The interest is still tax deductible. You are, as with a home equity loan, pledging your house as collateral.

With the price of houses still near all time highs, this is perhaps the best time ever to consider staying in your home and fixing it up. You can make it more suit your needs and you don’t have to move. And with numerous financing options available, funding should be available for just about anyone who wants to make their home just a little bit more livable.

Copyright 2006 by Retro Marketing. Charles Essmeier is the owner of Retro Marketing, a firm devoted to informational Websites, including End-Your-Debt.com, a site devoted to debt consolidation, personal bankruptcy, establishing credit and credit counseling and HomeEquityHelp.net, a site devoted to information regarding mortgages and home equity loans.

Alabama is undeniably a stereotypical southern state, but the
state and real estate market hold undeniable surprises.

Alabama

Alabama is distinctly southern and darn proud of it. If you have
a taste for college football, country music and NASCAR, Alabama
is a paradise defined. To the surprise of many, Alabama also has
a more modern flavor with Huntsville being the home of a major
chunk of the U.S. Space Program. For golfers, the collection of
golf courses winding through the state, known as the Robert
Trent Jones golf trail, make Alabama one of the top golfing
destinations in the continental United States. Personally, I
prefer the annual iron bowl college football war between the
Auburn and Alabama universities, but to each their own…

Huntsville

Home to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville is
undoubtedly the pyrotechnic capital of the south. With a
distinct southern charm, the city is laid out well with parks,
botanical gardens, lake areas and a close proximately to
numerous outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and hunting.
While many cities make a haberdash of mixing in the new with the
old, Huntsville gets it just right.

Mobile

Pronounced “Moe beel”, Mobile is a busy port city with a little
known history. If you’ve ever thought of going to Mardi Gras in
New Orleans, you’re better off going to Mobile. Yep, the city
was the first to celebrate Mardi Gras in the United States and
maintains the tradition to this day. In fact, Mobile looks
striking like New Orleans, having been established by the
French. It is a beautiful southern city, with spring being the
best time as a bevy of flowing plants awaken from their winter
slumber. The colors and fragrances are simply amazing.

Alabama Real Estate

Alabama real estate prices are very reasonable when compared to
the rest of the country. Throughout the state, an average home
will run you $200,000 or less. The appreciation rate is a little
low, but still a respectable 7.5 percent for 2005.

For the ‘big three’ automobile sales consultants, the ‘employee discount pricing’ has made it to easy to sell. It has been great for a change. But… don’t let this style of ’short cut selling’ sales process continue or you will lose sales! You must deliver a complete, positive, sales process, with NO short cuts, to sell successfully now. Without the hype of the last months you need to deliver a better buying experience to the car shopper or you will walk to many buyers into the open arms of the next salesperson. (As a dealer or sales team leader, schedule a fall Skill Specific Coaching workshop for your sales team to get them back on track. Dave@Automotivator.com )

Summer Sales Success Hint - Ask Your Customer to Buy!

Most sales people do not get what they want: a Sale. Most customers do not get what they want: a new vehicle!

Why? Because the salesperson didn’t do his/her job?

The job?

To ask your customer to buy.

One of the simplest rules to increase YOUR sales is to learn to just ASK. As a Professional Development Sales Coach for over 20 years, I have observed thousands of salespeople in sales situations who fail to ask for the customer to buy a vehicle today.
Now, I believe in making sure your sales process is good enough to earn the right to ask the customer to purchase. But I also believe in asking for a prospect to buy. It doesn’t mean you will always get the sale, but you have nothing to lose by asking. Think of how many customers may have said “Yes” if you had asked? OK, what is holding you back? Is it because:

1. You might be rejected?

2. Someone will think you are pushy?

3. You are afraid to?

4. The sale isn’t likely?

5. You don’t really want a sale because last night you won the lottery? Any of these apply to you?

KEYS TO SUCCESS - Ask yourself: “What is the worst that could happen if I ask for them to make a decision?”

* They might say ‘NO’. Wouldn’t that be a hoot? Then they might even tell you why they wouldn’t buy right now, if you ask!

* Then you give a good reason to buy now rather than later, then they might say, “Okay”.

* Your customers will be delighted because their problem is solved. They have what they came to get- a new vehicle. You have what you came to geta new customers. All because they met a salesperson who asked them to buy.

* Most salespeople just wait and hope the customer will make the buying decision themselves. They just give in without asking.

* The secret to increased summer sales is simple. Give a reason to buy and then ask them to buy. You won’t get a “yes” every time you ask - it isn’t that kind of world - but I’ll bet you should be asking more!!

This week’s action hint: Ask your customer to buy more often. You may be surprised with the result!
This week’s affirmation: I am worthy of more in my life. All I have to do is ‘Ask’.

Final Sales Hint for Dealers and ManagersGet Trackstar if you are serious about follow-up. It is the best there is in the industry. Dealers are moving to Trackstar, the reason? They say, “the other systems are complicated, cumbersome and don’t deliver what they promise”. Check it out. Dave@automotivator.com

Have a great selling day!

Dave Kemp, the Automotivator

Dave Kemp, the AUTOMOTIVATOR. A retail sales expert who trains in the Automobile and related businesses. Successful salesperson, General Manager, Car Dealer now impacts on the bottom-line of dealerships with Skill Specific Coaching. Trackstar CRM systems for auto dealers.

The credit card industry seems to be growing at an unprecedented
rate. According to some statistical reports, the average
American household has at least one credit card. In fact, from
the total respondents in the survey, 81% of the households have
at least one credit card.

This goes to show that more and more people are enticed to get
their own credit card. The reasons for doing so are based on the
fact that credit cards offer extreme cashless shopping
convenience. Hence, everybody seems to be motivated to get at
least one credit card.

However, the travails of the credit card industry do not end
here. This is because the reality that evolves on the credit
cards does not just depend on the way people use credit cards
but with the way on how they use it and protect themselves.

What people do not realize is that the manner on how they use
their credit cards can greatly affect the way they live. For
instance, frauds and fraudulent activities are very prevalent in
the industry and the best targets of the culprits are those who
use credit cards whenever they are into shopping.

People should take note that one of the most prevalent credit
card scams in the society today is the identity theft. In fact,
it has been reported by the FBI that almost 350,000 up to
500,000 cases of identity theft are known to exist in the U.S.
every single year.

Basically, identity theft is when some unscrupulous people try
to get some information from you such as your social security
number and other pertinent personal and financial data.

These sets of information are used deceitfully by these people
for their own benefits. Hence, the poor victim does not realize
that his identity was stolen and that his financial future is
doomed.

For this reason, it is important to know how to avoid getting
into trouble. Here is how:

1. Protect your personal data and any financial information

Never entertain phone calls that require you to give any
personal data or information, even if the caller says he is from
the bank that issued your credit card and that the information
gathering is just some sort of verifications.

If this is the case, try to inform him that you wish to do the
transactions personally. Hence, it is important to very if the
caller is, indeed, a representative of the bank.

2. Avoid freebies and offers that involve credit cards

If you were offered with some promotions requiring you to give
some personal information, then, it would be better not to
entertain the promo at all.

Things like these will only entice you to try it. In the end, it
is too late to realize that you have just been a victim of an
identity theft.

3. Have a regular check up on your credit standing and bills

Most of credit card holders are so lazy to do regular check ups
on their status. If you do this, it will be easier for you to
detect any probable identity theft case on your part. Credit
reports can definitely tell you if there were purchases that you
know that you did not make.

4. Do not carry them around

The problem with most people is that they ten to carry their
cards wherever they are. This is a bad habit that should be
stopped. You will never know what will happen while you are in a
public place, where identity theft could just be lurking around,
waiting for its next victim.

The bottom line is that credit card users should be responsible
enough not to allow these fraudulent activities to happen. Keep
in mind that the reason why these kinds of frauds exist is that
there are people who are unconsciously victimized every now and
then.

Financial markets provide their participants with the most
favorable conditions for purchase/sale of financial
instruments they have inside. Their major functions are:
guaranteeing liquidity, forming assets prices within
establishing proposition and demand and decreasing of
operational expenses, incurred by the participants of
the market.

Financial market comprises variety of instruments, hence its
functioning totally depends on instruments held. Usually it
can be classified according to the type of financial
instruments and according to the terms of instruments’
paying-off.

From the point of different types of instruments held the
market can be divided into the one of promissory notes and
the one of securities (stock market). The first one contains
promissory instruments with the right for its owners to get
some fixed amount of money in future and is called the
market of promissory notes, while the latter binds the
issuer to pay a certain amount of money according to the
return received after paying-off all the promissory notes
and is called stock market. There are also types of
securities referring to both categories as, e.g.,
preference shares and converted bonds. They are also called
the instruments with fixed return.

Another classification is due to paying-off terms of
instruments. These are: market of assets with high liquidity
(money market) and market of capital. The first one refers
to the market of short-term promissory notes with assets
age up to 12 months. The second one refers to the market of
long-term promissory notes with instruments age surpasses
12 months. This classification can be referred to the bond
market only as its instruments have fixed expiry date,
while the stock market’s not.

Now we are turning to the stock market.

As it was mentioned before, ordinary shares’ purchasers
typically invest their funds into the company-issuer and
become its owners. Their weight in the process of making
decisions in the company depends on the number of shares
he/she possesses. Due to the financial experience of the
company, its part in the market and future potential shares
can be divided into several groups.

1. Blue Chips

Shares of large companies with a long record of profit
growth, annual return over $4 billion, large capitalization
and constancy in paying-off dividends are referred to as
blue chips.

2. Growth Stocks

Shares of such company grow faster; its managers typically
pursue the policy of reinvestment of revenue into further
development and modernization of the company. These
companies rarely pay dividends and in case they do the
dividends are minimal as compared with other companies.

3. Income Stocks

Income stocks are the stocks of companies with high and
stable earnings that pay high dividends to the shareholders.
The shares of such companies usually use mutual funds in the
plans for middle-aged and elderly people.

4. Defensive Stocks

These are the stocks whose prices stay stable when the
market declines, do well during recessions and are able to
minimize risks. They perform perfect when the market turns
sour and are in requisition during economic boom.

These categories are widely spread in mutual funds, thus for
better understanding investment process it is useful to keep
in mind this division.

Shares can be issued both within the country and abroad. In
case a company wants to issue its shares abroad it can use
American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). ADRs are usually issued
by the American banks and point at shareholders’ right to
possess the shares of a foreign company under the asset
management of a bank. Each ADR signals of one or more shares
possession.

When operating with shares, aside of purchase/sale ratio
profits, you can also quarterly receive dividends. They
depend on: type of share, financial state of the company,
shares category etc.

Ordinary shares do not guarantee paying-off dividends.
Dividends of a company depend on its profitability and spare
cash. Dividends differ from each other as they are to be
paid in a different period of time, with the possibility of
being higher as well as lower. There are periods when
companies do not pay dividends at all, mostly when a company
is in a financial distress or in case executives decide to
reinvest income into the development of the business. While
calculating acceptable share price, dividends are the key
factor.

Price of ordinary share is determined by three main factors:
annual dividends rate, dividends growth rate and discount
rate. The latter is also called a required income rate. The
company with the high risks level is expected to have high
required income rate. The higher cash flow the higher share
prices and versus. This interdependence determines assets
value. Below we will touch upon the division of share prices
estimating in three possible cases with regard to dividends.

While purchasing shares, aside of risks and dividends
analysis, it is absolutely important to examine company
carefully as for its profit/loss accounting, balance, cash
flows, distribution of profits between its shareholders,
managers’ and executives’ wages etc. Only when you are sure
of all the ins and outs of a company, you can easily buy or
sell shares. If you are not confident of the information, it
is more advisable not to hold shares for a long time
(especially before financial accounting published).

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Having a dog theme party can be done in two different ways. A dog theme party can be for your dog’s birthday with his dog friends and dog decorations. The other style can be any birthday or celebration party with a dog theme.

Getting your guests to come will require a bone invitation. If your guests will be dogs, include a real small dog bone for enticement. Party supply stores have specialty bone shaped invitations, plates, napkins and party favors. If your party is host to humans, a dog or bone shaped piata can add to the festivities.

Some human games include pin the collar on the dog or pin the bone in the dog’s mouth. Both require a blindfold and are played exactly how pin the tail on the donkey is played - closest “pinner” to the correct spot wins. For added ambience, play songs with dog in the title or song. Make a game of it and see who can name the most songs with or about dogs. Another game could be to write the most TV or movie dogs down in a minute. The winner gets a copy of Old Yeller or something related. You can also have a barking contest! The person with the best bark wins a treat.

Dog games can include the basic fetch, Frisbee and shaking hands. If the owners are feeling festive, you could set up a mini-course and run through it. The best dog/owner course runner wins free dog food. Personalized favors could include dog bowls or collars for canine guests. And of course dog bones or tennis balls work as other prizes.

A dog theme party can be a fun thing for any age person - as long as they love dogs! A party planning specialist can also help and organize your event if you require assistance. Have a dog gone good time!

Mrs. Party… Gail Leino is the internet’s leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies, using proper etiquette and manners while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. More ideas, games, favors, decorations and Dog Party Supplies at the Party Supplies Hut.

Going to a bank can take a lot of your time, considering the fact that banks have a fixed timetable and the most of the times you have to queue up because everybody seems to go there at the same time with you.

This is one of the reasons why more and more people get onto online banking. If you want to save more of your time as well as manage your finances in an easier way you should combine online banking with Microsoft® Money 2004.

Here we would like to present you the advantages of using Money 2004 and online banking. And they are not just a few, if we take into consideration the fact that the number of people who use online banking has exponentially raised from 0.4 million to 17.2 million, according to Mintel survey.

And this happened because with online banking:

A lot of your time will be saved because you don’t have to visit a bank and wait in a long queue;

Online banking is more accessible because it gives you the opportunity to check your bank account at a time and a place that is favorable to you;

No matter the place where you are, as long if you have Internet access, you can take care of your finances through online banking service;

Online banking involves no difficulties in carrying out financial transactions, which are safe and secure;

Almost every financial institution offers you the possibility to see your latest transactions, transfer money to people or institutions, pay checks, apply for loans and arrange or change standing orders and direct debits.

At all these advantages of online banking, add the power of Money 2004, which provides you a range of instruments meant to help you control your finances. To simplify the process even more, you will receive a complete manual that guides you through the entire process of online banking step by step.

Money 2004 helps you in many ways to manage your capital online. Using online banking and Money 2004 you are able to get a financial SNAPSHOT of your bank and building society and savings. Also you can download online statements from your financial institution to your computer, find out which dealings have been carried out as soon as they were passed over successfully. Furthermore, online banking and Money 2004 allow you to double-check your entries automatically.

These are some of the reasons why you should get started with online banking. You can only win!

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Beans, peas and lentels are in the legume family and are
excellent food choices. Legumes are healthy complex
carbohydrates, full of vitamins and minerals as well as fiber.
They are a good source of protein, although they do not have all
the amino acids (the building blocks of protein) that the body
needs, so supplement your legumes with a variety of foods to get
the complete protein your body needs.

Beans have also been shown to help lower the risk of Diabetes
and heart disease. Eating a cup of cooked beans a day can lower
your total cholesterol by up to 10% in 6 weeks, which decreases
your risk of heart disease by 20%. The phytonutrients in beans
also help lower the risk of cancer.

Canned beans will give you the much of the same benefits as
dried beans, so if you don’t like to cook your beans from
scratch, canned beans are a good alternative.

Some people avoid beans because of the gas and bloating that
beans cause. This can be avoided in several ways. First always
soak your dried beans overnight, and then discard that water and
replace it with fresh water before you cook the beans. If beans
still cause you problems, you might try gradually increasing the
amount of beans you eat over several week, to help your body
adapt. You could also try the product “Beano” found in most
stores. It works well for most people.

Seeds and nuts can also be an important source of healthy fiber,
plus they are often satisfying and help control the appetite.
Nuts and seeds are full of healthy unprocessed monosaturated
fats as well.

You might also seriously consider adding bean and seed sprouts
to your diet, if you don’t eat them already. The nutritional
content of sprouts is many times greater than the original seed
or bean it sprouted from. Sprouts have the highest concentration
of nutrition per calorie than any food. They are also known for
their high enzyme activity, which is never surpassed in any
other stage of plant growth.

Beans are almost always a good food choice, but one exception to
this is soybeans. Although soy is a popular “healthy” additive
to food today, originally the Chinese did not eat soybeans as
they did other beans because they knew that soybeans contained
harmful substances. Soybeans contain powerful enzyme inhibitors
which block the action of the enzymes the body needs for protein
digestion. Even cooking them does not get rid of these
substances, which cause gas and bloating, as well as other very
serious problems in the body, like cancer and blood clots.

The only soy products that do not cause these health problems
are the traditional fermented soy products, such as tempeh,
natto, miso and shoyu (tamari or soy sauce,) since the lengthy
fermentation process seems to get rid of most of the harmful
substances, and allow the soy to be easily digested. All other
soy products should be avoided, and definitely not used as a
replacement for meat in the diet.