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I Was Outa Site!

I know by now you are snug and cozy in your own web host’s warm failproof server with megabytes oozing from every web page.

Right now your probably beaming with confidence because you know that your web host considers any technical glitch appearing on your website as a personal affront. I am sure also that you are benefiting from the spaciousness of a ‘gig’ or two of roomy server space.

This you no doubt demanded to accommodate the throngs that are attracted magnetically to your website daily while you reluctantly allow them to purchase your wares.

Alas I once knew that same tranquil feeling! Emphasis here on the past thence for I recently was required to “trip the Internet fantastic” in search of a new web host.

You see one day when I discovered that my web forms would no longer perform I calmly reached for Mr. Bell’s gadget to inform the hosting company of my little quandary. After all I had been a star boarder for over two years and quite naturally was under the silly impression that all my problems would be quickly dispatched instead I was!

It appears my web host had recently decided that tech service was just too trivial and bothersome to be of importance.

In addition I had the audacity to relate such an insignificant topic by phone. I guess in some hosting circles answering the telephone is a real nono.

I was briskly informed I must send in what is called a “Support Ticket.

A supportticket I discovered is an email plea for help that gives you all the confidence of waving a distress flag in an empty room only mine was not as effective!

Meanwhile my little predicament was beginning to aggravate visitors a feat which I must admit is fun at times but definitely hard on the pocketbook.

So in exasperation I know you won’t believe it but I do get a little peeved at times I packed my collection of megabytes and began my quest for another web host along with a “Gig” or two of server space.

As I skipped merrily along the super highway via my favorite search engine it soon became apparent that I could no longer cling to my air of confidence let alone dreams of frugality.

Have you noticed lately how they have twisted the meaning of that beautiful word cheap!’ As a result it’s getting harder and harder for me to maintain my image. And the phrase Customer Service’ has turned into more of a slogan then a certainty. All too often the term 24/7 support’ really means “Don’t call us we’ll call you.

However even though this eyeopening search had left me “Googleeyezed” I had to admit that there really are many good web hosts populating the Internet.

Of course while searching for my new host I had to concentrate on such seemingly mundane things as; Server side includes Data transfer rate and that ever popular Secure socket layers.

Boy I don’t know about you but I certainly want all my sockets especially the layers to be secure. And get a load of those cron jobs’ sounds obscene doesn’t it! Moreover are you sure Perl isn’t a knitting term.

So my advice is if you have a good web host wrap your arms around your nearest FTP access and hold on for dear life. A good web host is money in the bank. So may I wish you many happy uploads and profitable downloads.

As for me I’ve found the perfect host from which I’ll never roam who would would you! Now it’s blue skies forever. Yet I did hear of one that…

About the writer:  Joe Myna is webmaster at anezbizz.com ahow2.com and abbarn.com. Involved with direct marketing for the past 30 years. Mr. Myna first went online in 1996 and is author of several well know informative howto books including “The cream of HomeBased Businesses” Download free at http://www.ahow2.com/cream.htm

Spruce Up Your Bathroom With A New Curtain

If youre getting tired of how your bathroom looks one of the simplest things you can do is change your shower curtain. If you really look at your bathroom the shower curtain usually takes up the largest space in your bathroom so make sure you choose something that coordinates with the entire bathroom. Many people get the inspiration for decorating from the accessories they pick out for their bathroom for instance if you choose a shower curtain this could the inspiration and you would use the colors and designs from the curtain to decorate your bathroom.

These are no more the less noticed accessories of your bathroom but have become one of the most important items for your shower area in the bathroom. They can make suggestions on what style of shower enclosure would be appropriate for your particular bathroom design as well as room size. When redoing your bathroom there are many shower stalls to choose from.

Many people when decorating their bathrooms seem to overlook the curtain hook they come in many different shapes colors and styles these days. If your looking to refurbish your bathroom but money is tight an inexpensive way is to get a new curtain rod and shower curtain and this will change the entire look of the bathroom. Many people like to have a specific theme in their bathroom dcor and try to find a shower curtain to fit in with this.

The new modern innovative curved rods are able to expand the space in the shower space by at least 18 to 33. Installing curved shower curtain rods are easier than you think most of the time they come complete in a package the consist of four tile screws four some tile anchors and if needed sheet rock screws so all you need to do is follow the instructions and your curtain rod is installed in no time. When you remodel or paint your bathroom make sure that the colors and design match your curtain rods everything should flow and coordinate.

There are many different styles of shower curtain rods available. Shower curtains are great because it allows you to bring in color and design which is not permanent and can be removed at any time if you need to plus it shows off your sense of style. There was time when there were not many choices of curtain rods or shower curtains.

There are many different models of curved rods you could choose from chromiumplated or steel tubes these change your bathroom look instantly. To save money you can use your existing curtain rods and redo them by painting them or decorating them. Well you might have never thought about using shower curtain rods as your decorating ideas or inspiration.

Instead simply hang it up in its regular place on the shower rod and let it drip dry. The popular materials for shower curtains are vinyl fabric terry cloth and plastic and most require a liner which hangs from the rod and goes inside the bath or shower; the purpose being to keep the water inside and offer a degree of protection to the shower curtain by keeping it dry thus giving it durability. If you dont have a lot of money and you are working on a budget there are many ways to spruce up your bathroom take for instances the bathroom rod and shower curtain you can change these and create a whole different look.
This style of rod is not suitable for really heavy fabric so if velvet is your thing you may look into installing a rod that has to be mounted securely in the wall.

About the writer:  George Water and David Marc Fishman are the owners of Priceriot. Priceriot is a new online auction where prices drop as people shop for applicances. How to do things.

Cross-cultures In An Organization

America is always known for its welcome attitude to people of the other nations. Its natural approach though welcoming has become inadequate now. This is gaining stance as an issue with an increase in international trading which is bringing more business executives to the country. These business professions exhibit severe cases of culture shocks at the corporate and individual levels. Research was conducted to understand their experiences and attitudes towards the American business culture. Most of the foreign business professionals were based at Atlanta and other cities from the southeast. They were CFOs CEOs directors analysts engineers managers. More than 50 of them were European with a minimum of 26 countries represented at the study.

The financial cost of is mostly two to four times the salary of the transferee. Relocation at cross border levels is steep. Employers provide little assistance to integrate them into their business community. Most of these professionals enjoy a certain degree of selfesteem back home and by relocating to a foreign land physical needs become their priority thus pulling them downwards. The biggest hurdle is language understanding American English even for the native English speakers. The business conversation here is mostly riddled with clichs slang expressions from sports like baseball not played in other parts of the world. Slam dunk end run homerun full court press curveball are a few that confuse the foreigners. At work the American colleagues are oblivious to this fact. This is a cause of great discontentment to many.

The other main frustrations include basic needs like opening a bank account buying a car or home purchase of insurance connecting utilities traveling long distance to work and the need to establish credit with most dealers asking for a 4 year U.S. credit history. Obtaining credit is an issue and they are forced to pay cash often. They end up taking a year to adapt and there is loss in productivity of the individual mainly due to the confusion and isolation caused during this period. Adding to this the American employees exhibit a lack of crossculture awareness and skills to draw on the diverse global talents.

The U.S. tax and health discrimination laws are complex and with no knowledge base of the above this turns to be a nightmare. The biggest discomfort at work is to reconcile to business informality whereas the reality is a strict deference to titles and designations. Freedom of speech is restricted due to a lack of job security or unemployment.

These foreigners pass through the following stages of adjustment:

They encounter barriers at work and discover the frustrations of their family members

They look for resources and people to overcome these causes of differences

They make the necessary adjustments to adapt and blend with their business community

This gestation period is long and affects the efficiency of these professionals.
The following suggestions may ease this transition:

Capitalize on similarities

Provide support in terms of basic needs like housing and schooling and a community orientation

Explain employee benefits and laws in detail

Assign a mentor during the transition stage

Offer training and crossculture coaching by hosting events for the American and NonAmerican employees

With an expansion in mergers and acquisitions happening the global way it is vital to prevent the differences due to cultures creating a disharmony in the marriage. Think Global and Act Local remains the mantra of International Trade.

About the writer:  SearchPooch