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Thursday, July 15th, 2010

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Advice from KittyCatNowChicago.com on How to become an exotic dancer in Chicago

Friday, July 9th, 2010

So you want to become an exotic dancer. Breaking into the exotic-entertainment industry isn’t easy, but if you have determination and a good work ethic, nothing can stop you. And it’s a great job: Chicago exotic dancers are treated with respect, get lots of opportunities, and earn plenty of money. If you’re good at your job and have a passion for showing people a good time, there’s practically no limit to how much you can make. Here are some things to keep in mind:

1. Understand the business: There is money to be made in exotic dancing, but it’s not easy work. You have to be motivated, and you have to be tough. Most men are relatively considerate, but there will always a few overzealous men who forget their manners. But the rules are in your favor, so you don’t have to put up with bad treatment.

2. Be in shape: If you want to become an exotic dancer, being in shape doesn’t mean starving yourself. It means being physically fit and well-toned. Remember that this job requires lots of physical activity, so you want to be strong as well as shapely.

3. Audition: Once you’re looking as good as you get, call around to local clubs or exotic dancer agencies to find out if any are currently accepting appointments for auditions. This part is easy; if they’re not hiring, they’ll say so. If they are, you’ll set up a time to meet your potential employers.

4. Be safe: It’s a good idea to use a stage name to protect your identity. Also, be sure to talk to other strippers for tips on how to protect yourself and handle any difficult situations that may come up.

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The synthetic ice buyer’s guide

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

The synthetic ice buyer’s guide

What is important when buying a synthetic Ice rink?

Synthetic ice is a perfect concept which can save millions of tons of CO2 worldwide and allow people to enjoy skating without tremendous energy expenses. However, there are nowadays many suppliers, seller and resellers of synthetic ice in the market with varying qualities.  This is creating confusion among buyers.  Since the concept is new, many buyers do not know which factors are important when selecting the right product.

Therefore, the objective of this synthetic ice rink buyer’s guide is to provide help in the buyer’s decision process to make sure they choose the right product and supplier.

Choosing the right product:

1.)   Low Coefficient of friction. This is the single most important attribute of synthetic ice. The lower, the better the quality of your ice rink. This has 3 main effects :

a. High gliding ability: It has to be as close to conventional ice as possible. Gliding ability is what makes ice skating a fun sport, you feel weightless and can slide without effort. If people don’t have that much fun skating, you will have less repeating customers, no word of mouth. Hence, high gliding ability is the single most important key success factor of a skating center and guarantees higher revenue.

b. Low usage of skate blades: lower quality synthetic ice have increased friction which means that your skate blades will be worn off more rapidly and then require frequent sharpening which lies between every 30 min – 2 hours the industry average. This means you have to sharpen each skate several hundred times each month, adding staff cost for sharpening and blade monitoring (rink guards who tell skaters to leave the rink to go sharpening). Also steadily replacing grinding wheels of the skate sharpener is costly. With the best the best quality product in the market you will have to do sharpening maximum once per day (if used none-stop 8hrs/day).

c. Low panel wear off: The better the quality, there is less abrasion and shaving off of the panels. This increases the durability. If the quality of panel material is of low quality, skating can produce a lot of worn-off particles which can produce undesirable littering around the rink and in the whole establishment. Also these unwanted particles have been reported to stick to cloths. The panels have to maintain a clean and proper look, without to deep scratches. Even if still the ice is still functional, a messy looking rink doesn’t invite for skating.

2. The way how the ice responds: So that synthetic ice is a true alternative to conventional ice, the ice has to responds to the skate movement exactly the way like ice. For example when doing a hockey stop, many synthetic ice have a longer trajectory than conventional ice. High quality ice responds like ice with all movements and has the same edge control.

3.) Muscle usage identical to ice: On many synthetic ice rinks, the way muscles are used when skating is different than on conventional ice. A high quality surface allows the use of the same muscles and in the same way.

5.) seamlessness of connection system: The connection system of the panels has to be tight, seamless and effective, not allowing the panels to be loose. There are different system in the market.

6.) None toxic ingredients: some suppliers use toxic material such glycol for the gliding liquid which can be harmful for children and the environment.

Choosing the right supplier:

6.) Good References: The supplier should have extensive experience building synthetic ice rinks, especially the type, size and use you plan to build. Find out about the competence of the clients buying the product, the more expert they are, more you can trust the product they have bought. Talk with clients who have bought the same solution.

7.) Rink Management experience. The supplier has to be competent in the field of rink management and provide help and consulting, especially when there is no experience on the side of the buyer. Find out if the supplier has people on staff with rink management experience. This will make sure that your project will be successful beyond installation.

7.) Providing Turnkey solutions: The supplier should be able to provide a turnkey solution, so that you get the best possible solution and do not waste time and money finding out what you need to do, what you need to have and where you get it.

8.) Truly environment friendly: Make sure that the material is 100% recyclable and none toxic. Also check how environment friendly is the production, check with supplier if they use renewable or natural energy. Furthermore, does the supplier has environment certification? Truly ecological is only a product which fulfills these criteria.

9.) Good service level: How fast do they respond to your questions? How reliable is the information they give you? Remember that you will need the supplier’s help and support after the installation and you will happy if they have the same understanding of service you have.

So what are the steps to follow?

1. Gathering information: First find out as much as possible about the above the points before you take up a costly trip to see the supplier. Beware if you don’t get clear answers.

2. Analyze videos: analyze the videos together with a hockey or figure skate expert. At least by video they can separate the chaff from the wheat.

3. Try the synthetic ice: Bring a Hockey/Figure ice skating expert with you and test the surface. The skater has to challenge himself with difficult moves and will notice the quality difference.

4. Try several suppliers: This process will ensure you find the best product in the market.

Go for quality: The synthetic ice surface represents only a minor percentage of the total investment of an ice rink business. If you pay more for quality surface, your cost only increases by a few single digits percentage. But with higher revenue and lower cost in the long run you will have a more sustainable and profitable ice rink business. How is the saying again: “I’m too poor to buy cheap”.

XTRAICE, FIRST ECOLOGICAL ICE COMPANY

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

XTRAICE, FIRST ECOLOGICAL ICE COMPANY IN THE WORLD TO GET QUALITY CERTIFICATION ISO 9001 and  ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATION ISO 14001

The two certificates support the efforts made by the company to implement Quality in all production processes, marketing and environmental awareness.

• The certification was conducted by the TÜV Rheinland Group Germany, a Leading technical inspection services and quality certification, established in 1872 in Cologne and with 490 branches distributed in 61 countries.

April 26, 2010 .- The Xtraice company has just received the quality certification ISO 9001 and environment certification ISO 14001 following the audit conducted by the prestigious TÜV over several months of inspection, control and analysis. The granting of these two certifications make Xtraice the first company in the industry to receive such certification. Obtaining the two certifications come after the implementation of a comprehensive plan that has been developed. Xtraice promotes a formula of work for continuous improvement of production processes, marketing and distribution , in addition to its environmental policy.

For Francisco Ortiz, president of Xtraice states: “obtaining both certificates, this puts XTRAICE again at the forefront of eco-ice companies, being the first to achieve this and it confirms the demanding work that has been developed over several years, and that aims to offer an innovative and ecological high-tech solution. ”

The TÜV Rheinland Group is a leading company in technical inspection services and quality certification, which was created in 1872 in Cologne and is governed by the principles of complete impartiality in conducting their inspection activities and certification.

Founded in 2003, Xtraice is a global company that develops, builds and installs ecological ice rinks which have revolutionized the world of sports and leisure facilities,becoming a leader internationally. His latest business milestones have included the installation of a rinks for Disney in Disneyland Paris and several training rinks for the Florida Panthers, NHL professional team in the US. Currently, over 150 Xtraice installed rinks are located in 36 countries, among them Japan, USA, Canada, UAE, Mexico, Norway, Germany, Sweden, France or Italy.

Unaccustomed As I Am to Public Speaking

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

So you have to give a presentation and even though it’s three weeks away, you’re already having palpitations.

It’s okay. You’re not alone. The stress that many people feel when they have to speak in public is right up there with bereavement and divorce. Even the most accomplished managers and leaders can break out in a cold sweat when faced with a row of expectant faces.

Think Training & Development believe that to give a great presentation, you simply need to remember one thing the majority of communication is non-verbal.

There is much research to support the theory that what people take in when you’re speaking is 7% content, 38% how you say things and 55% body language. This means that a staggering 93% of your impact will be based on your voice and your demeanour.

Don’t get us wrong. You can’t just stand up and talk gibberish. But you’ll only sound confident and sincere if your voice and body language are in sync with your words.

Ever listened to someone telling a story that sounded plausible but… you just had a gut feeling that they weren’t telling the truth?

Ever watched a truly great comedian and wondered why people didn’t laugh when you repeated their jokes in the pub?

People can only pay attention to a small amount of information at any one time on a conscious level. Their sub-conscious, on the other hand, can take in millions of bits of information every second. It will be their sub-conscious that decides whether what you have to say is worth listening to. And they’ll unknowingly base their decision on your tone, pace, timing, gestures, eye contact and the way you carry yourself.

We appreciate that this news may have you reaching for the Prozac, but can we suggest an alternative and more productive way to calm your nerves?

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Because It Is Bright To Share

Friday, June 18th, 2010

For scores of large businesses, the opportunity to use non commercial plane allowing them to go to conferences or seminars all over the continent is a requirement, and by no means an extravagance. On the other hand, the expenses associated with maintaining a range of private jets is restrictive and because of this, many conferences are missed. Find a wide range of companies offering private jet charters online.

On the other hand, something called fractional ownership plans, a business can get access to a wide ranging fleet of private planes available across globe anytime you like at a tiny portion of the usual costs and with non of the necessary mechanical maintenance that is associated with private aircraft ownership.

Should you want to arrange a corporate jet for a fast journey to make a crucial meeting or need a executive jet which permits you or your business team to prepare for your appointment, hold a business conference call or have a seminar on the way to a meeting on a different continent, fractional jet ownership awards you the flexibility you need.

Operating with large fleets of private aircraft of varying sizes, ranges and levels of services, fractional ownership private jets organisations supply a different opportunity for any corporation wishing to arrange a business jet or helicopter journey.

The diversity of jets and combined with their guaranteed worldwide availability presents corporations unlimited access to an extensive range of private jets, devoid of the long-established expenses and crew requirements that often puts lots of companies off. By simply coordinating the travel arrangements with fractional ownership private jet organisation, they will be able to present a business with the appropriate private plane; coordinate the entire organising and personnel concerns, so all one needs to do is simply turn up.

Making use of fractional membership has proved to be an attractive to a lot companies as they get all the benefits of private jets, yet simply have to pay for the flying time an organisation uses.

Every aspect of any flight is planned by the jet charter company, ensuring the fastest, well organised journey is organised for you or your company. With a substantial fleet of private jets, you have a brilliant selection of corporate jet lease options, so if 1 week a company requires a small jet plane and the next you need to fly your team from Manchester to New York for a seminar, the flexibility of fractional jet ownership is there to provide you with precisely the correct jet aircraft you want.

Winkworth Estate Agents in Dorset

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Winkworth professional property services were established in 1835, and now have over 80 independently owned and operated offices in the UK as well as an international presence.

Winkworth has been a long-term loyal BT Office customer for a number of years – purchasing ad-hoc pieces of office furniture as well as complete office furnishing solutions for a number of their new and existing offices.

This time Winkworth approached BT Office for suggestions for their newly acquired office in Highcliffe, Dorset.

All Winkworth offices follow a similar office branding and look – signified by a modern open plan design with traditional colours and a futuristic touch which is achieved through bespoke items of decoration.

BT Office furniture achieved Winkworths look by introducing traditional wood finished office desks complimented by unusual shaped fixtures. Metal paneled curved office desks with pull out compartments and hidden storage spaces were a must for the Highcliffe office to ensure their office space would constantly appear tidy whilst still allowing employees to store paperwork and documents for easy access when dealing with clients.

Black Chrome cantilever office chairs in leather were selected for the office seating, coupled with Black box shaped sofas in the client waiting area.

The canvas images of Shore Road in Sandbanks (purchased from an external supplier) were placed on the wall to give a unique and localised finishing touch to the office space.

The process was quick and problem free from conception, design through to installation.

To find out how BT Office can be your perfect partner for office furniture solutions visit: http://www.btoffice.com

How To Identify Fake Watches Online Sellers

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Why should you be scared of fake watches? There is a huge difference between fakes and replicas. A fake watch is a poor attempt at imitation. The watch maker has absolutely no intention of providing any good quality service to the buyer. On the other hand, the maker of a Rolex replica has a huge incentive to come up with the best quality possible.

This is because a person buying the replica watch wants a watch that looks as good as branded watches and works almost as well as the same without all the high costs that come with buying a branded watch. On the other hand, fake watches are not made with care and do not involve good workmanship. The end result is that fakes  will not last more than a few months. In fact, you would be very lucky if they last that long.

A Rolex replica, although not an original, it definitely offers a good quality and value for the paid amount of money. This is the reason why you should pay special attention when you are purchasing a replica.

There are numerous websites that offer Tag Heuer replica and other such products on sale. Which one should you choose? It is impossible to specify whether the Rolex replica being offered for sale is a good replica or whether it is one of the numerous poor imitations available on the market. Hence, you should look for certain specific characteristics that are described on review websites so that you can be certain that you are dealing with the right seller.

For starters, the website that sells the Rolex or Tag Heuer imitations should accept credit card payment. There are numerous fraudulent sellers that will go to any lengths to explain why they do not accept credit card payment. The reason is not difficult to understand.

On the other hand, this option is not available when you are paying cash in advance or when you are paying cash on delivery. Hence, the fact that credit cards are accepted is a good sign.

The second important factor is the feedback available on the website. There are numerous websites that simply do not encourage the idea of feedback. Do you think a website that is offering quality Rolex replicas will run away from showing off the positive feedback that it has received over the years?

If you cannot read your comments and those posted by other customers, should you not be wary before dealing with such a site? There are many other complicated factors involved. That is the reason why it is advisable to check out replica watches review websites before you finalize the purchase of your watch. After all, it is your hard earned money at stake.

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How To Find The Best Replica Watches Review Website

Friday, June 11th, 2010

You cannot afford to be careless when purchasing watches just because they’re not branded, and just replicas. At the end of the day, it is your hard earned money that is at stake. Hence, do not be flippant or careless just because the watch in question happens to be an Omega replica watch and not the original timepiece.

The smartest way to finalize the purchase is to check out  replica watches reviews. Rather than hunting down magazines that provide a few lines of information about knockoffs, it makes sense to seek reviews on web sites. Irrespective of whether you braned replica you want, you will find detailed information if you choose the right website.

What should you look in a replica review? For starters, you should get detailed information about each and every product hosted on the website. You should find out which are the best websites offering fantastic deals for purchasing immitations. The replica watches review must be precise and to the point. There is a difference between stating facts and only simple opinions. When you are planning to buy a replica, you need real facts that will help you make a prompt decision. If the site offers its own opinion, it should be done separately so that you know which bit refers to facts and which part refers to a general opinion.

There are numerous websites that claim to offer impartial advice and tips on replicas but don’t actually do so. The biggest problem involved here is that the website offering reviews of Omega replica watch sellers is itself interested in the sites it recommends. There should be no hidden interest. This is not to say that there should be no interest at all.  However, the information must be clearly stated so that the individual using the replica watches review is able to form his/her conclusion accordingly.

Furthermore, there should be no unnecessary moralizing or criticisms of those individuals who go in for original, fake or replicated watches. The basic job of these review sites is to recommend whether a particular seller or store is good or not. Unnecessary and unwanted information on irrelevant points is best to be avoided.

Moreover, the information must be presented in an easy to understand manner. There are numerous web sites that take the job of providing description of Omega replica so seriously that they complicate matters and make it impossible for the average individual to understand what is being recommended.

Finally, there should be practical information where the website being reviewed accepts the credit card or whether the web site has a generous return policy. All this will help you invest your money in the right replica without any hesitation whatsoever. If you look for these characteristics and features in the every review website, you can easily identify the best one around when making your purchase.

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Fake Watches Can Turn Out To Be A Deal Breaker – Get A Quality Replica Watch Instead

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Today, fake watches are the most popular and best selling items available on the market. But there is a big difference between fake and high quality replica watches. The industry of cheap imitations has grown considerably in the last period of time. Some of the sought after brands in the business are Omega replica and Tag Heuer replica, but you can find many beautiful and high quality replicas if you consult a replica watches review before deciding to make your purchase. The availability of these brands in the replica industry has considerably boosted the market demand to new levels. If you leave all the misconception of wearing replica watches, you will easily see how many advantages a replica can have.

Fake watches come up in variety of categories and levels of quality. The high quality and affordable price make these watches an unbeatable offer. But if you want to really benefit and enjoy a replicated brand, then you should avoid all fake sellers and only buy from high quality replica dealers. You can give yourself the pleasure of owning and wearing a great watch that will make a strong statement among your friends and business associates, without having to go through a financial ordeal to get them. Fake watches are structured on a 5 scale, which is based mostly on quality and price. This scale can grade a watch from 1 to 5. The biggest difference between a fake watch and a replica watch is the quality and the perfect or bad imitated design. Fakes aren’t as good as replica watches, so it’s best to consult a replica watches review before deciding to buy one.

A review can provide comprehensive information on websites or stores that supply these fake and replica watches. You can also keep yourself up to date with the latest brand name watches like Omega replica, Tag Heuer replica etc that are produced. Each and every replica watches review will ensure that the sellers are truly retailing high-quality products, and not only fake watches. This way, good suppliers will do their best to continue providing outstanding quality watches of brand names. It’s no surprise that many people would rather purchase the best replica that is both classy and stylish. It would be more affordable to the average person as well, but as far as quality goes, it’s best to consult more sources before deciding if the watches you’re considering are fakes or not.

Replica watches are less expensive than original ones, yet the quality is nearly the same as the original Omega products have. Many websites offer a wide range of Omega replica watches that look just the same as the original one. But the good thing about replicas is that they will fit your budget. These watches are made with polished stainless steel that blends in the sea of master designs. Tag Heuer watches are one of the most worn watches by stars and celebrities worldwide. These watches epitomize elegance and class, while maintaining an edge that other brands cannot achieve.

Quality and style are perhaps the two most important characteristics of a pretty watch. These traits are a mark of the replica watches that are available at a fraction of price of the original watch. For sure, nobody can see the difference! Start your research so that you can tell which the fake watches are and which are replicas, and make an informed decision when purchasing one. Surely, an high quality replica will satisfy your needs and desires. They combine both style and elegance and can easily show you attitude among people. Let your watch be your crowning glory and spend a lot less money on a high quality replica watch!

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