April 4, 2008

Drinking Water Scams Revealed

Filed under: Nutrition Center — admin @ 1:29 pm

Read this article before you consider paying for your drinking water.

Wouldn’t it be nice to stop poisoning ourselves with polluted or unhealthy drinking water? I, for one, felt that I would love to find a source of safe inexpensive drinking water. (Ideally, I’d love to turn on the tap, and out it would flow!)

Whether it’s curing cancer with magnets or herbal wonder-remedies or Vioxx, we’ve all seen the fantastic claims people make about their health products AND about how your whole life will be changed! I can tell you right now that 90% are frauds. You may even have fallen prey to some of these scams, selling you the latest fad. Me too. I’ve bought so many kinds of drinking water, I can’t recall. (If a lie is repeated often enough, it becomes “the truth”).

Finally, after many disappointments I got FED UP. I decided to get to the bottom of this desire we all have to make sure that our most basic nutrient — water — will keep us healthy, not make us sick.

I checked out endless commercial websites and a number of university and government sites; and I was dismayed at what I repeatedly found:

–Outdated information or info repeated from other websites
–Wild and sensational claims
–No research
–No refunds, etc.

I already knew that we can’t trust our tap water because of the presence of up to 2000 contaminants.

Specifically, I found:

a) Bottled Water: a real mish-mash of quality, often no more than filtered tap water sold at outrageous mark-ups and at quite an environmental cost.

b) Reverse-osmosis and distilled water: completely ignored the medical evidence of the dangers in the ongoing drinking of water that is void of minerals, acid in nature and oxidizing.

I quickly realized that these products were either useless, overpriced or potentially harmful long-term. And the companies were smiling all the way to the bank.

Nevertheless I was able to find products that were well-researched and legitimate: water ionizers and certain filters. I found two websites providing comparisons of reliable water purifiers: www.waterfiltercomparisons.net and www.waterpurifier101.com. (While the first of these sites does not address the problem of acidity in drinking water, it is straightforward in its assessment of what various water filters do.)

I hope that you’re not misled by false claims, and take a look at these resources, for the sake of your health.

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Stan Howard is a researcher with Best Water, which offers a free report comparing all types of water purification, and other vital information on drinking water quality. Receive your free report here =>Water Purifiers.

Small Engine Carburetors

Filed under: Cruising the Roads — admin @ 9:57 am

Carburetors are a component of internal combustion engines that generate a combustible mixture of gasoline and air. Carburetors were used in cars in earlier days, but presently, they have been replaced by the electronic fuel injection technology and are being used in smaller machinery like lawn mowers, chain saws, motorbikes, small boats, and light aircraft. Even though electronic fuel injection technology has more advantages like flexibility, reliability and complexity, its higher cost makes carburetors a better choice for small engines.

The basic function of a carburetor is to ensure the right mix of air and gasoline into the engine. The carburetor comprises of a tube with an adjustable plate called the throttle placed across it. This throttle controls the amount of air that flows through the tube. The carburetor tube narrows down at a place called the venture, where a vacuum is created.

There is a hole in this narrowing called the jet that allows the fuel to be drawn in because of the vacuum. There are several parts in a carburetor that allow for smooth functioning. The parts are the pilot, pilot airscrew, throttle valve, jet needle, needle jet, air jet, and main jet. Other important parts are the choke, accelerator pump, float chamber, and barrels that help to create the ideal mixture of gas and air in the engine.

Carburetors have improved over the years in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. Their emissions standards have are much better and adhere to environmental standards. This is also another reason for the increased use of carburetors in smaller machinery.

There are many kinds of small engine carburetors. The complexity of the modern machines demand greater sophistication in the carburetor design. Float-type and suction-type are the two main categories of carburetors and there are two kinds of float-type carburetors including one-piece and two-piece. Suction-type carburetors have a built-in fuel pump.

The major manufacturers of carburetors are Amal Ltd., Autolite, Carter, Holley, Pierburg, Rochester, Solex, Stromberg, SU, Walbro and Tillotson (small engines), Briggs and Stratton, Villiers, Weber and Zenith. Rebuilt or remanufactured carburetors can also be used in small engines.

Carburetors provides detailed information about carburetors, carburetor parts, carburetor tuning, and more. Carburetors is affiliated with Car Transport.

How to Make a Fortune This Year!

Filed under: Investment Stuff — admin @ 8:20 am

All of your life you have been waiting for an opportunity where you can make a fortune. Just think of it, no more debt. No more bill collectors calling and no more working for that idiot of a boss. Your ship has finally come in.

There is something happening that is so big that if you knew how to properly position yourself to take advantage of it you could make a fortune. The huge opportunity I’m talking about is investing in the Gold market. For people who have been following this market it is known that Gold is going up in value.

This one market alone can make you some serious cash. The reason Gold is going up is because China and other countries are demanding more of it. Another reason is because as interest rates go up people tend to flock to Gold as an investment.

Some experts are predicting Gold to be up near the $1000 per ounce level by the end of the decade. Consider that each $1 in the price of Gold equates to $100 in profits. Now consider that at the time of this writing Gold is near $553 per ounce.

Want to know how to make at least a 200% profit by the end of the year? You guessed it, invest in Gold. The fundamentals look good for Gold finishing the year at least above $600 per ounce. Some analysts are projecting Gold to finish the year over $700 an ounce. The more you invest in the Gold market this year the more money you should earn, provided you have used your safety net (stop loss) for protection against temporarily down turns.

Remember - Buy on down days and sell on up days. This is how real fortunes are made!

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Often referred to as The Money Motivator, David D. Wells is passionate about helping people Crack the Wealth Code to become Money Magnets. Let him teach you the techniques used to help Hillary Clinton turn $1,000 into $100,000 in the course of a year.

Keeping Your Business’s Finances on Track

Filed under: Business Affairs — admin @ 7:42 am

One of the biggest benefits of operating a home-based business is that it doesn’t require any formal training or experience. After all, some of the most successful individuals never attended a single business-related class or workshop.

The only drawback to having a lack of experience and/or business education is that it can make tracking your company’s finances difficult. Even accountants who spend their lives working with numbers often find bookkeeping a tedious chore.

But no matter how mundane keeping track of your company’s revenue and expenses may be, it is also necessary for several reasons:

1) You need to know at a glance if your business is spending more than it is earning.

2) You need to have all of this information documented for tax time.

3) You can use this data to help you establish your budgets and to adjust your spending.

Of course, just knowing it’s important doesn’t make it easier to accomplish. In fact, you really have two options if you want to reduce your accounting stress:

A) Hire a professional to help you or

B) Invest in a helpful accounting software program.

While hiring a professional would be the easiest route, it’s also more costly. For most home-based businesses, the most effective choice is to use an accounting software program.

Before you spend a dime, however, there are a few things you need to know.

1) Know What You Need The Program To Do

The accounting programs currently available can handle a wide array of business related tasks, such as tracking expenses, creating invoices, handling payroll, and printing checks. The more of these tasks a program can do, the more expensive it will be.

For that reason, you should know exactly what you are going to use it for. That way you can get a program that meets your needs without paying for features you’ll never use.

2) Know The Details Of Your Computer

Before you buy any software, you need to know your computer’s current statistics, such as what operating system you use, how much hard drive is available, and how much RAM your system contains.

If you buy a program that won’t work on your system, you won’t be able to return it and get your money back once it’s been opened. Checking in advance will protect you from getting stuck with software you can’t use.

3) Do Your Homework

Any type of business-related purchase requires careful consideration, so be sure to investigate before you buy. Explore all of the software programs available and find out what other people are saying about them. Sites like Epinions.com and CNET.com can provide you with product feedback from both consumers and reviewers.

Pay attention to mentions of difficulty levels since you want a program that is easy for you to learn and to use. Also, take advantage of software demos. Nothing beats a hands-on preview. You should do some research into the companies’ technical support and customer service as well. If you ever need help, you want to know it’s readily available.

4) Be Aware Of Costs

Another thing you need to know is how much you can afford to spend on the program. The costs for accounting software run from $30 to $600 or more depending on the features included.

Knowing what you need and can afford in advance will prevent you from paying too much. Shopping around for a particular program won’t do much good, however. Whether you buy a program online, from an electronics store, or from a retail outlet, you’ll pay about the same price. Watch for rebates or special offers, however, because they can cut your costs considerably.

Here are a few suggestions if you find it difficult to identify the right accounting software program for you:

* Peachtree Accounting 2003
Peachtree is one of the most recognized names in business accounting. This program allows you to manage your accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, job costing, fixed assets, even general ledger. Other valuable features perfect for small or home-based businesses, such as Internet postage, credit card service, direct deposit, and contact management are also included.

This version costs $199.95, but others are also available. You can learn more about Peachtree’s line of accounting software at http://www.peachtree.com

* Quicken Home & Business
At $89.95, Quicken Home & Business is one of the most budget-friendly accounting programs on the market. Even though its price is low, its packed with features, such as creating custom estimates and invoices, generating business reports, setting up a Merchant Account, managing taxes and expenses, and keeping track of your cash flow.

You can also use the program to download your transactions and pay your bills online. Other versions of Quicken are also available through the company’s web site http://www.quicken.com/quickensw/

* Microsoft Monday 2003 Deluxe & Business
With this software, you can take care of most of your accounting needs without breaking your business’s budget. At only $64.95, the software still comes with a wide range of features including the ability to create customized invoices, estimate tax payments, compare financial data, balance your checkbook, track cash flow, and pay your bills. Additional versions of the the program are available for sale at http://www.microsoft.com/money

Knowing this useful information will help you find an accounting program that will make your job easier, less stressful, and more efficient.

Vishal P. Rao is the owner of: http://www.work-at-home-forum.com/
An online community of people who work at home.