Top Medical Coding Organizations

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The medical records field is growing rapidly due to federal requirements set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (also known as HIPAA). One part of this system is medical coding. Coders translate health information into alphanumeric codes that are used for payment reimbursement and data collection. 

Because of the need for federal compliance, many employers prefer to hire coders with specialized training and certification. Below are the top coding organizations in the United States that provide education and certification credentials.

• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Medical Coding Education

Education expectations vary by employer. Some may require at least an associate's degree in health information and specialized certification. Others will accept certification only, especially if the applicant has coding or medical office experience.

Both AAPC and AHIMA have online courses available. As these organizations also provide the most sought after certification credentials by employers, some students prefer this option to ensure they're getting proper instruction. The AHIMA website also has a listing of approved online and on-campus schools that have coding programs and heath information management degrees which include coding as part of their curriculum.

Certification Credentials for Coders

While it's not yet legally required that coders are certified, many employers would rather hire workers that have proven experience or credentials. Both organizations offer coding certification exams for a range of working environments and specialties. The AAPC offers the CPC series and three other types explained here:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC): For physician-service based coding including diagnosis and procedures.
• Certified Professional Coder - Outpatient Hospital (CPC-H): This credential is for those who work in outpatient hospital services such as an in-house billing and coding department or ambulatory surgical center.
• Certified Professional Coder - Payer (CPC-P): This certification focuses on coding after it has been submitted to the payer.
• Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC): For coders proficient in this field including diagnosis and surgical procedures.
• Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA): This credential is for auditing other coding work to make sure it is in compliance with medical and legal requirements.
• Specialty: For coders who want to prove their skills in a certain specialty.

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5ZIGEN USA announces Black Lightning Mechanics Gloves

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5ZIGEN USA is proud to announce the distribution of the Black Lightning Glove. Available in sizes M, L, XL and XXL, the Black Lightning Glove is a latex and powder-free nitrile disposable working glove.  The Black Lightning Glove has been supported by many of professional mechanics, because of its combination of tactile feel, lack of skin irritation and its durability. The Black Lightning Glove is designed to stand above other nitrile gloves with its strength, tear resistance, textured grip and factory quadruple wash.

The MotoIQ staff has been testing the Black Lighting Glove and we are amazed as to how well they work.  They are a lot stronger, puncture and chemical resistant than the latex and nitrile gloves we normally use and are much more comfortable to boot.  A feature we like is that they are less clammy and sweaty than normal gloves making them much more comfortable when wrenching for long periods of time.

Some Black Lighting Glove Features-

• Made from synthetic polymer - (contains no latex protein) 
• High degree of puncture & chemical resistance - (3-4 times better than latex & rubber)
• Unique formulation – less sweating
• Quadruple washed - no excess chemicals lingering on the glove
• Latex & Powder Free Nitrile Glove - less irritation & allergy  
• Textured Grip – no slipping
• Sterile Medical Examination Use
• Breakthrough 5.5pH technology!  Made to match healthy skin’s natural 5.5pH levels to ensure the MOST comfortable fit yet!

 

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The Four-Legged Stool

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Dear Business-Builder,

Years ago, I was given a challenge by a client of mine. They asked me to help them create stronger direct-mail advertising packages than those being used by their main competitor.

Problem was, there didn’t seem to be anything wrong with the packages my client was using. They had good products. And they were well-known in the industry for writing highly effective advertising copy to sell those products.

In fact, they were the second most successful direct marketers of investment newsletters in the world at that time. Their competitor was somehow beating them. But neither they nor I knew why.

 

A wiser man than I would have demurred on the spot. They wouldn’t have thought less of me had I said, "I don’t think I can help you with that."

But the feather they were offering to put in my cap was a big one: I could be the genius that made them number one. Ego gratification, they knew, was my Achilles heel. I told them I would do it.

And so I did.

It took me about six months of research and testing to find a formula that worked. And that formula, when implemented, brought us quickly and permanently into the number one position.

What I discovered was that my client’s competitor was using a four-part strategy to ensure that their packages were as strong as they could possibly be. I’m not even sure if they were conscious of it, but every one of their packages had these four elements:

1. An emotionally compelling idea – one big, unifying concept that pulls the sales argument together and (usually) expresses the product’s USP (unique selling proposition).
2. A promise of irresistible benefits – how the product will help the prospect.
3. Proof of every claim made in the package.
4. Loads of credibility – for the product, the guru behind it, and the company selling the product.

 

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The Best Winter Bike Gloves

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What To Look For

Winter bike gloves should protect your hands from the elements during harsh winter temperatures. However, the gloves also have to be flexible enough to provide a comfortable and safe grip on the handle bars. Flexible, warm gloves can be hard to find. Gloves made with fleece insulation often provide better warmth. If you bike in the rain, then look for waterproofing features. All gloves should fit close around the fingers, unless they are lobster claw style, and tight around the wrists. Bike Radar.com recommends the Specialized Radiant gloves for the best insulated gloves. Bike Radar recommends the Altura Night Visions gloves for warmer winter days because of their reflective pads, comfort and waterproof features. Bicycling Magazine recommends the P.R.O. Lobster Wind Mitt for winter biking because of its flexibility. This glove can convert from a lobster style glove to a five-fingered glove. It also provides insulation, a comfortable fit and waterproofing.

Common Pitfalls

Most people think that in the winter gloves should be thick and bulky to provide the necessary insulation. This is not the case. Usually gloves made of quality materials that fit closely around the hands provide better all-around warmth. Choose a glove based on your riding style. Waterproof gloves are not necessary for dry rides. If you do not use all fingers individually during a ride, then a lobster claw glove will probably suit your needs better. Usually more expensive gloves will offer more features, but only choose a glove that has features you will actually use. Make sure to buy women's gloves if you are a women and men's if you are a man. The fit is different enough to change the performance of the glove.

Where To Buy

Find winter biking gloves at sporting equipment stores throughout the United States. Home supply stores, such as Wal-Mart and Target may also carry some brands of winter bike gloves. However, the best place to find winter gloves is at a bike or sports store. REI offers a large selection of men and women's biking gloves. They offer many top bands including Giro, Novara, Fox and Pearl Izumi. Dick's Sporting Goods also offers a wide variety of gloves for men, women and children. These stores have both online and in-store locations.

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Exam tables and chairs have to be comfortable for patients and doctors as well. They have to have the right design in order for the doctor to properly treat the patient. The quality of the exam table and other medical equipment must be strong and sturdy enough so that it will last longer and so that changing medical equipment will not be needed as often. There are different exam tables that are created for different purposes.

Here are some of the common exam table designs for the hospital:

1. Surgical table  or operating table – Some of the most well known brands for surgical tables are Berchtold, Skyton and Shampaine. Surgical tables have an adjustable head so that it can be customized to fit the length of the patient. The sides of the table are made with a stainless steel base. The sections of the table are also removable to accommodate the needs of the doctor if there are operations in hard to reach areas of the body.
2. Stirrups table – This hospital table is used for examining patients that have problems in the genital area or in the abdominal area. Most stirrup tables have compartments at the bottom of the table to maximize the space in the area. The covers for the table are made with seamless upholstery so that it is easier to be cleaned. The common dimensions for this type of table are: height – 32”, length – 57.5” (extendable) and width – 26.5”.
3. Treatment table – One of the most well known brands for manufacturing a treatment table is Athlegen. Their treatment table can be customized to fit your taste. You can specify the dimensions used. They build treatment tables that cater to the needs of both the doctor and the patient. Athlegen medical equipment is built to last for a long time.

 

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A Heated Foot Massager Provides Instant Relief To Tired Feet

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If you are seeking a remedy for your tired feet and aching legs and for the pain in the balls and heels of your feet, then get yourself a heated foot massager. A heated foot massager is a type of equipment with infrared beams that you can use almost anywhere because it is handy and portable and gives you that much needed instant relief. There are different designs for a heated foot massager that you can choose from and are available in the market today.

They come in various colours, sizes, and shape. A heated foot massager is equipped with several infrared beams that provide warmth and heat to your tired feet and aching legs to maximize the relief that you can experience. The instant relief that a heated foot massager brings to tired feet and aching legs including the balls and heels of your feet is something that has attracted the eyes of many consumers today. The infrared beams that are emitted by the machine give each part of your tired feet and aching legs the necessary warmth to soothe muscles. Infrared beams are important in massagers such as foot massager because that is one way for tired muscles to relax.

There are many benefits that you can have when you use a heated foot massager. First of all, this massager is portable, which means that you can use it anywhere you want to. Secondly, a heated foot massager gives you instant relief for tired feet and aching legs especially after a day’s work. Tired feet and aching legs are something that will bother you eventually and without proper care, it might be a cause for problems in the future. The warmth that infrared beams give is also perfect for instant relief. And last but not the least, a heated foot massager is ergonomically designed so your feet can fit into the device perfectly.

 

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Thermage for Acne

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Overview

There are a growing number of innovative treatment options for skin conditions, including acne. In addition to conventional methods such as antibiotics and topical creams, acne sufferers can turn to more high-tech remedies such as the FDA-approved procedure known as Thermage. Thermage® is a registered trademark of Thermage Inc. of Hayward, California.

Considerations

Thermage acne treatment is a non-invasive procedure that uses radio frequency technology. Although some Thermage patients have reported great results from this procedure, others say there was little if any noticeable improvement.

Effects

Thermage uses deep, uniform heating that reaches the innermost layers of the skin while guarding the outer layers with a cooling effect. This penetrating heat is designed to stimulate collagen, rejuvenate facial contours and have a tightening effect in the deeper layers of the skin. This can eventually lead to smoother, healthier skin and a softening of acne scars.

Procedure

As you prepare for Thermage, a paper transfer is used to reference the areas that require treatment. This grid helps ensure that problem areas receive more passes of the thermage device than healthier areas. You may also be given a local anesthetic to prevent any minor discomfort. The Thermage acne procedure can take up to two hours. There is no down time involved, so you're able to resume normal activities immediately.

Precautions

The results of Thermage depend to a certain extent on the competency of the operator. Therefore, the outcome of the treatment can be unpredictable. There is also the possibility of burning, discoloration and the formation of permanent hard spots on the skin.

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Prescription Safety Glasses

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Safety glasses are an important part of work health and safety, especially for people working with tools. Eye safety can be overlooked and it can be really dangerous in some work places. Prescription safety glasses are a really important piece of equipment. You can protect your eyes with a good pair of them. If you work with tools such as power tools, saws, axes or any kind of welding, then you really need to consider getting a pair of safety glasses. If you are working at home or in the workplace they are an essential piece of equipment. You can easily get some pretty hazardous particles flying into your face, and if they get into your eyes they can cause a lot of damage.

These style glasses aren’t the same as regular glasses; they have much larger and thicker frames. The lenses on safety glasses are much stronger than normal glasses and they are very impact resistant. They will protect your eyes a lot better. There is a standard that needs to be set for safety glasses to be able to go on the market. The lenses need to pass a drop ball test which means that a ball is dropped on it from a reasonable height and if it doesn’t break then it passes the test and can be put on the market. The frames are also heat resistant, and will protect from chemical splashes. They are made from polycarbonate lenses, which are stronger and more durable and much more impact resistant.

 

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Erasing Tattoos, Out of Regret or for a New Canvas

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Just a year ago, Ms. Brannigan, 24, who holds up Case No. 24 as one of the models on the NBC game show “Deal or No Deal,” had been full of hope when she and her fiancé had each other’s names tattooed across their inner wrists.

But now, when she looks at the letters — P-A-T-R-I-C-K — she is reminded of the failed relationship.

For help, she turned to Dr. Tattoff, a chain of tattoo removal stores where nurses use lasers in a series of treatments to break down tattoo pigments. Dr. Tattoff is part of a growing industry catering to people who may not have thought about the implications of “forever” the first time around.

Removing tattoos is costly, uncomfortable and time-consuming, but the affinity for body art is so strong that some people say they do it to clear space to tattoo all over again.

Many dermatologists specialize in laser tattoo removal, and some laser hair-removal centers are adding services. In California, there are removal centers like Dr. Tattoff, Tat2BeGone and Tattoo MD.

Most of Dr. Tattoff’s clients are women ages 25 to 35, said James Morel, the chief executive of the company, which has given more than 13,000 tattoo laser treatments since opening here in 2004. “Maybe women are getting more tattoos than they used to,” Mr. Morel said, “or maybe they just have a higher level of tattoo regret than men.”

On the horizon is a development that could change the very nature of tattooing: a type of ink encapsulated in beads and designed to break up after one treatment with a special laser.

 

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Folding Garment Tote Bag

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With travel becoming increasingly difficult in terms of how much luggage you can take with you and worries about the airline losing it, combination bags seem to be the best way to go, and for a short trip, a folding garment tote bag is ideal. If you pack carefully, you can take your suits and good dresses, as well as shoes and sundries, all in one handy bag.

Using a Folding Garment Tote Bag

The classic garment bag has been beloved by business travelers everywhere, because it has a decent capacity and will keep your suits, shirts and coats wrinkle-free. This means that when you arrive at your hotel, you can change quickly and be ready for your meeting. Airlines traditionally hang garment bags in the plane, so you don't have to check anything, saving time and trouble.

However, the bags can be unwieldy to carry. Additionally, planes are cutting back on services which, combined with more people traveling, makes it more likely you have to check a bag, and garment bags are impractical to check. The solution is a folding garment tote bag, which allows you to lay your clothes in the same as any other garment bag, but then fold the bag into an easier to manage tote. The only disadvantage is that, depending on the fabric of the outfit you've packed, you may end up with a crease at the folding point. Hopefully, it will be nothing an hour or two of hanging won't fix.

Styles of Folding Garment Tote Bags

Tri-Fold

The folding garment bags are based on the same style as traditional garment bags. One bag consumers seem to like is the Wally Tri-Fold Garment Tote. Made of denier polyester, the bag is durable, lightweight and water repellent. It is long enough to allow for the various lengths of men's and women's clothing. You can use your own hangers, making for convenient packing. A patented lock at the top secures the hangers, thus preventing slippage. You can pack six items, perfect for the average trip, and there are two additional pockets for shoes and accessories. There is a full length center zipper and the handles fasten via Velcro, making for easy carrying. Best of all, once folded, the bag easily fits in an overhead compartment.

Canvas

If you want something sturdier, the Cordura Garment Bag by Buckstitch is made of their versatile canvas. The bag is on the pricier side, but it will last a long time and sports a convenient handle and adjustable shoulder strap. There is a hook at the top so that you can hang the bag either in your car or hotel closet. The canvas comes in fourteen colors, so you are guaranteed something eye-popping that you like. It is, however, only 40 inches long, so measure your clothes before you make your purchase.

 

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Easy and simple to build Wood Storage Shed Plans and more!

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A wood garden shed adds not only utility to your property or yard, but beauty as well. However, occasionally building a shed can be quite a lot of work and extremely pricey. Until now! Meet Ryan Henderson. who has assembled some 12,000 diverse strategies you will be able to pick from. The best part is there’s a Totally free Download accessible for woodworking enthusiasts who visit this website. As a master craftsman, Ryan provides easy to follow directions, step-by-step strategies and exact blueprints, including supply lists.

Most woodworking guides are disorganized and don’t give you the complete information you need. All of which leave you in the middle of a project, totally exasperated and with a hell of a headache! However, when you decide to work with My Shed Plans Elite you’ll find you have everything you need right right from the beginning.

The majority of the time there are two basic reason why someone decides to build a wood storage or garden shed. First, they like to work with their hands and enjoy the thrill of making something from scratch. Second, they love being able to save money. This free download of plans for Wood Garden Sheds will help you succeed with both goals. Be proud of the beautiful wooden shed you build and smile as you save hundreds of dollars.

Be sure to check prices for storage buildings and sheds at places like Lowes, Home Depot, or even your local hardware store, and then see with this free download what an incredible savings you can have. You even have the option of upgrading to more detailed blueprint plans if you want to. But first you should check out the free download.

Browse through the hundreds of instructions and blueprints for: wooden sheds, small storage sheds, garden sheds, and thousands of other wood shed plans to consider for future woodworking projects. Your spouse will definitely love having the extra storage space as well as being impressed with the craftsmanship.

 

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Return of the White Kitchen

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The white kitchen was extremely popular for about ten to fifteen years way back in the nineties and eighties. However, in the years since the turn of the millennium, the white kitchen fell out of favor and took a decidedly back seat to stained wood. Yet the versatility of a white kitchen with it’s clean appeal and soothing look has never really gone away. Instead, it is making a return with some new twists that make it look fresher, up to date and more appealing than ever.

White vs. white

The first place to change in the white kitchen is the kind of white used on the cabinets. White is no longer just white. Now, white cabinets range in whiteness from bright white to antiqued white. Both look fresh and current, but with a different appeal. If the bright white kitchen appeals to you, then the whiteness, just like it was in the eighties and nineties, is the key. Sheer white cabinets look especially good in vintage style kitchens. White cabinets with Craftsman style frames look beautiful in bright white. Cabinets with old fashioned cup style drawer pulls make a beautiful pairing. Add the nostalgia of white marble countertops and you have a winning combination.

To keep the kitchen extra vintage-looking, have appliances such as the dishwasher and refrigerator dressed with cabinet doors and this will make them blend into the kitchen and not detract from the look. But if a fresher, more current style is what you’re after, add shiny stainless appliances and your kitchen will be up-to-the-moment gorgeous with a slight contemporary feel. It’s this pairing of stainless with white that creates a nice contrast of color with sparkle. Having stainless appliances with white cabinets makes the white kitchen up to date versus the monochromatic – and dated — look of white cabinets with white appliances. If you have a white kitchen in need of updating, adding new stainless appliance might be all it takes to bring your kitchen out of the nineties and eighties and into the 2000’s.

 

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Ten Steps to Becoming an Interior Decorator

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If you are thinking about becoming an interior decorator, read on -- below are ten steps for you to consider when pursuing the interior decorating career.

1. Train Your Eye
If you are thinking about a career as an interior decorator, you may already have a good sense of design style and the ability to single out areas of improvement in any space you see. However, even the most innately talented decorators need to “train their eye” to recognize the tastes of different clients and to keep abreast of changing industry trends. There are many easy and fun ways to do it: flip through the pages of design or architecture magazines; attend open houses in wealthy neighborhoods; hang out in art galleries, historic homes, and furniture galleries; or browse the web sites of interior decorating and design professional associations.

2. Learn the Tools of the Trade
Although interior decorators are not subject to formal education requirements like their peers in interior design, clients and employers expect them to be knowledgeable about decorating fundamentals such as space planning; correct use of color, textures, fabrics, accessories, and lighting; different styles of furniture and decorating (such as Southwestern or green design); and design elements like window treatments and wall coverings. Much of this knowledge can be obtained through self-study; however, the fastest and most comprehensive method is taking an interior design course. In addition, formal training gives you and your future clients more confidence in your abilities.

3. Practice at Home
You know the old saying: Practice makes perfect. It’s important to have some hands-on decorating experience before you start tinkering with other people’s properties. Most interior decorators use their own homes to get this much-needed early experience. Whether you live in a studio apartment or a three-story house, all you need is one room to play around with and try out new styles. See how a new color of paint or just rearranging the furniture creates an entirely new look for your living environment. Even experienced decorators often use their homes as “labs” to test out concepts before suggesting them to clients.

4. Volunteer Your Services to Friends and Family
Another great way to hone your skills is by offering to decorate the homes or offices of your friends and family. Chances are they’re always asking you for advice already. Why not take it to the next level and let them be your first (non-paying!) clients? Go through the whole decorating process like you would with real customers. Have them fill out a decorating questionnaire, present them a proposal, modify your ideas to suit their personal tastes, agree on a schedule and budget, and get to work! It’s excellent practice for dealing with clients, though your clients may not be as forgiving as your loved ones.

5. Prepare a Portfolio
When you start looking for work, the first thing clients and decorating firms will ask for is your portfolio – a collection of samples of your best work, plus any supporting documents that speak of your talent (letters of recommendation, awards, certificates, etc.). In addition to about 15-20 “before and after” photos of interiors you have worked on, you should include “design boards” that display some of your preferred materials like fabrics, flooring, and wallpaper. Even if you have no formal work experience, you can put together a portfolio showing projects you’ve done for yourself or friends or assignments you completed during your training.

 

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As a cookbook author, I like to think that I spend most of my time dreaming up, and then perfecting, delicious recipes: silky pasta doughs, succulent roasts, beautiful tarts.

In reality, most of my time is spent at the kitchen sink, scrubbing roasting pans, washing out the food processor and rinsing knives and prep bowls.

The 16-by-19-by-9-inch white porcelain basin is large enough to fit my big roasting pan, if not my baking sheets. Next to it is a small, shallow prep sink to capture vegetable peelings and other debris. This sounds convenient, but that prep sink is the bane of my kitchen existence. It's too small to be practical, and I am forever trying to maneuver my cutting boards and platters on an awkward angle so that I can scrape peelings and scraps into it. Usually I end up using it as a place to drain clean pots and utensils.

"We call those spittoon sinks," jokes J. Paul Lobkovich of Lobkovich Kitchen Design in Tysons Corner. Popular during the 1980s and early 1990s, those shallow ancillary scrap sinks have fallen out of favor.

"It's fair to say we've learned our lesson from those small sinks," Lobkovich says. "Now we're doing a lot of big, rectangular cleanup sinks in one area of the kitchen, and a smaller -- but not cramped -- prep sink in another area."

One thing is certain, say Lobkovich and other kitchen designers: Customers are paying more attention than ever to their kitchen sinks. It used to be that sinks ranked far behind other appliances and features (the range, the oven, the cabinets and countertops) on the list of priorities.

"These days, people are a lot more specific about what they want" with their sinks, says Gary Lancaster, president of AK Metal Fabricators in Alexandria, which makes custom stainless-steel sinks. And mostly what customers want, he says, is big. "People just want to fill the cabinet up. If they've got a 30-inch cabinet, they want a 29-inch sink. If they're serious cooks, they want to be able to fit their commercial-size sheet pans in their sink. If they like to entertain, they want to be able to stack all the dishes in their sink and not have to look at them."

 

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Interbank Forex Market

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In this article we will see that it is and how the Interbank Forex market. Before reading further, I recommend reading the series of articles on the operation of the broker, if not all three at least the following two:

The foreign exchange market, as we all know as forex, is the world’s largest market with a distinctive feature to other financial markets: decentralization. In centralized markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange, every transaction is recorded with the execution price and volume traded and all operations can be traced. In the forex market, with its decentralization characteristic, there is no such central record of transactions on the contrary, each market maker registered their own operations and this information is his property.

 
The primary market makers in the foreign exchange market are the big global banks, which are primarily those generated by supply and demand prices with spread included. These primary market makers are constantly working each other, either on its own behalf or on behalf of their clients, hence their transactions are known as the interbank market.

In the interbank market exists, as in any other market, competition among participants. This competition results in a narrower spreads and price range. From here is where the brokers get the quoted price and where the brokers send their operations when they needed. If you wonder why you did not operate directly in the interbank market, skipping the spread of the brokers I regret to say that mere mortals are not allowed to, unless you have millions of dollars, if not billions, dedicated to foreign exchange as they the largest investment funds and multinational corporations.

The prices in the interbank market

Of the more than $ 3 trillion traded daily in Forex, most transactions will take you 10 banks, including Deutsche Bank, UBS SA (formerly known as Union Bank of Switzerland), Citigroup and HSBC (Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation).

Without going into the structure of each bank, as private entities, may differ from each other, say that each has a foreign exchange trading department. This department is responsible for setting prices that the bank will use in offering its customers always compensating for assuming the risk on transactions that may come to perform with other banks. Similar to what can exist on a broker, albeit on a much larger scale, the foreign trade department has a bargaining table (the famous trading desk) responsible for taking orders from customers.

The negotiating table making the quoted price marked by the department, and this passes to the customer finally decides whether the operation performed at the price offered. This is very common process against it may seem though there is online trading for most large customers, who can operate million in a single transaction, they want to get a good deal and can get that deal directly with negotiating table rather than using the trading platform. In addition, trading platforms usually have a limit on the size of each transaction because the bank will always want to make sure you can assume the operation.

 

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Shipping Container Tips to Ensure a Safe Delivery

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Shipping products within your national borders or around the world requires careful planning to ensure a safe and prompt delivery. Whether shipping items for your company or for personal reasons, it's important to choose the right shipping container. The right shipping container can save you time and money as well as protect your goods.

Shipping containers come in many shapes and sizes, and should be chosen according to the size, weight, and type of items being shipped. Also consider the sensitivity of your products; liquid, frozen, dry, and solid products all require certain types of shipping containers.

Identify Your Company's Shipping Needs

Many containers are designed for specific industrial needs. For example, the flat-rack shipping container or platform container has all sides open and is designed to ship heavy machinery. Containers with an open-top design are made to carry heavy, oversized cargo or bulk cargo items such as grain, coal, steel pellets, or sand. Dry van containers are completely enclosed and weatherproof. They come in various sizes. A side-door container has a rear door and a minimum of one door on the side.

The auto rack container is a railroad rolling stock container for shipping automobiles. Tank containers are large, metal containers used to ship liquid goods. There are gas bottles to transport gas, which are shaped like cylinders. A swapbody container had adjustable support legs. Goods that need to be kept frozen or refrigerated can be shipped in containers with refrigeration.

Determine how your items should be packaged and delivered for safe keeping and affordability. Also consider how easily and quickly the items can be loaded and unloaded. Some shipping containers will be easier to use than others depending on your loading dock setup.

Cargo containers might be available through the shipping company you use. Some companies will rent or lease containers, or even allow you to share the expense and space in one large container with another customer. There are also vendors that specialize in cargo containers such as BSL Containers, Cobra, On-Site Storage, Charleston Marine, UBH International, SCF, and many others.

 

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Viking Premium 30 Inch Gas Grill

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The Bottom Line

Viking has made some of the best professional cooking equipment for years. This gas grill is the bottom of their grill line, but still very expensive. Depending on features you can expect to pay upwards of $3,000 for this two burner, 50,000 BTU gas grill. While it is small and limited in features for the price, if money is not issue then this is a truly fantastic gas grill. The high quality stainless steel construction will last a lifetime.

Pros

• Complete high quality, heavy stainless steel construction
• Good features
• Warranty includes in home repairs for a year

Cons

• It's expensive
• Many features are extra
• Small Grilling area

Description

• Two 25,000 BTU stainless steel burners
• Sealed burner box contains heat for evenness, searing power and safety
• 50,000 BTU of total heat output
• Stainless steel vaporization barrier.
• Push button electric ignition.
• Complete double walled stainless steel construction protects the finish and everyone else.
• A whole host of optional burner configurations and side burners.

Guide Review - Viking Premium 30 Inch Gas Grill

Would you pay over $2,000 for a two burner gas grill without a rotisserie system or side burner? Well if you would this is probably the gas grill for you. The Viking Premium represents the bottom of the Viking line of gas grills. While limited in space and feature, this grill has fantastic quality and excellent cooking abilities. If you want to spend a $1,000 more you can get all the accessories you want.

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Medical Billing Software – Best Solution For Medical Billing

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Medical billing program is a resolution that will take caring of your check cycles and safeguard timely claims. It has a approach propinquity to your receivables. If we have low collections and arrogant receivables, afterwards this billing program is a ideal resolution for handling billing rules, codes and collections. You can severely advantage with this program either we are an eccentric medical veteran or compared with a hospital.

Medical practitioners will attest for this electronic medical annals system. It enables them to effectively fine-tune a billing process. If there are any glitches in your billing cycle, it can lead to rejection of claims and decreased receivables. For well-spoken operation of your hospital, it’s critical to get your claims paid rightly when submitted for a initial time.

Medical billing refines a check source papers and streamlines a assign submission. It uses an online eligibility verification, eccentric coding service, and explain scrubbing software, to urge explain peculiarity before to submission. This reduces a series of preventable denials. This use government program can be of good assistance to you, and can put we in a improved financial position. Here are some of a facilities of this use government system.

Features

* State-of-the-art billing software, that is accessible online and can be accessed online.

* Electronic assign constraint that enables we to record and contention charges on a Blackberry or iPhone.

* Billing papers are scanned and stored for discerning and available retrieval.

* Integrated eligibility verification.

* Better tracking and research of deserted claims.

* Improved coding correctness and correspondence with accelerated money flow.

 

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Ideas For Patio and Deck Lighting With Outdoor Solar Lights

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Solar Lights will give you What You Want

If you have a patio or deck then you need outdoor lighting to illuminate it and the area around it at night.

Even if you do not use your patio or deck at night you should have sensor lights close by for security and safety reasons. And now you can do all this cheaply with solar powered lights.

Firstly lights that come on when someone approaches are great for deterring the casual thief and secondly if you need to go on to your deck or patio at night a lamp will come on automatically to light your way and ensure you do not slip or bump into anything.

There are lots of different clever and innovative ways to illuminate different aspects of your patio or deck. Lights can be installed in almost any location on, in and around your patio or deck to give you the desired lighting effect.

When you install patio solar lights you are able to create just the right atmosphere to get the sort of style and ambience that you prefer. And of course by mixing different lighting effects you can use different combinations for different occasions making the use of solar patio lights and solar deck lights extremely versatile.

The main thing that helps you with obtaining this versatility is the fact that there are just so many types of solar lighting for patios and decks all with a different and unique applications. And best of all they are all really easy to install so that you can do it yourself cheaply and in your own time.

Lanterns

The tradition lantern is a standard for most patio deck areas and now you can get all the same traditional and more recent designs powered by solar energy. If the location for the lantern is not in sunlight all day then don’t worry but just get a solar outdoor light which has a separate mini solar panel for charging the battery and locate the panel in a sun lit area.

Motion Sensor Lights

These are essential for home safety and security and once again these are all available in the traditional and modern designs you would associate with sensor lights. Only now you can get them as a solar powered option and of course these require no outlet or other electric wiring and so are easy to install and can be located wherever you like.

Step Lights

These are extremely useful for lighting your way in tricky areas to or from your patio. They actually illuminate the steps so you see exactly where you are going. This makes it easier for you and your family to get around at night and lessens the chance of that occasional slip which can sometimes be so painful.

Post Lights and Lamps

The traditional post lamp which sits on top of a post on your patio or deck is now available as a solar light and there are new close fitting solar powered post lights which also fit on top of the post which create an upward light without you even knowing that they are there. These are very effective in giving a special and unusual lighting effect.

 

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Tubular Wireless Speakers Now Available for iPad and iPhones

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IPEVO, Inc., a designer and former of products for emerging Internet-driven behaviors, has released Tubular Wireless Speakers in favor of Apple’s iPad as well as the latest generation of the iPhone. Tubular is a light pair of three-watt speakers that provides iPad and iPhone users with improved two-way stereo sound, as compared to each device’s built-in mono speaker. Tubular utilizes Bluetooth technology, such that the speakers can communicate wirelessly with any Bluetooth audio device at distances of up to 32 feet (10 meters).

 

The wireless capacity offered by Bluetooth presents an alternative to conventional dock-style speaker systems, in which devices must be physically connected (“docked”) to the orator unit to function. This limitation may be undesirable with respect to existing behaviors of iPad and iPhone users, who ~times need or prefer to hold the unit while they listen. When users prefer Tubular Wireless Speakers to improve the audio experience of these advanced devices, they are afforded a division of flexibility they would not enjoy with dock-style systems.

“Tubular Wireless Speakers immolate iPad and iPhone users a clear advantage over bulky, non-easily transported dock station speakers,” remarked Royce Hong, CEO and big head of design of IPEVO. “Enhanced stereo re~ should not have to come at the cost of portability and functionality. From navigating harmony tracks to enjoying a host of popular apps such as Guitar Hero, users destitution to keep their devices in hand. And Tubular gives them the freedom to do just that.”

 

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The South Beach Diet Review

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What You Should Know

The South Beach Diet is an eating plan that consists of three phases and that aims to assist dieters with the process of losing weight. This diet program focuses on minimizing carbohydrates and focusing more on protein-rich lean meats, along with some grains, vegetables and fruits. Initially The South Beach Diet rules out most heavy carb foods like pasta and potatoes, but a greater variety of foods are acceptable after a couple weeks have passed. The South Beach Diet endeavors to help dieters hit their “target weight” and then allows them to eat a little more freely. The purpose of pulling out carbs for the first couple weeks has to do with removing the body’s habitual desire for these foods.

With The South Beach Diet, carbohydrates in particular are looked at in a somewhat negative way. The official website claims that most “unhealthy processed carbs” are digested too fast, which can result in the individual’s insulin levels rising. This can alert the body to store fat and desire more “unhealthy foods.” Unlike many diet plans currently offered, The South Beach Diet is not a supplement or diet pill. This program actually consists of preplanned meals that are frozen and simply go in the microwave. However, The South Beach Diet additionally offers “healthy” recipes if you choose to make the meals yourself. This diet program is suited for both men and women, and claims to allow dieters to enjoy a vast array of foods while they lose unwanted weight.

 

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How to Find the Cheapest Hotel in Las Vegas

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Vegas can be in your cards even if you're on a tight budget. With thousands of hotel rooms in Sin City, it's a snap to find an inexpensive one, especially if you visit in the off-season or midweek.

• Determine if your date of arrival coincides with a major convention (see Tips). Plan your vacation for midweek, when it's cheaper, and be flexible about dates.

• Decide how long you want to stay. Some hotels offer two-day, three-day or one-week packages that can save you money.

• Search online. Some of the best room deals are on the Internet.

• Check the downtown casino/hotels. They're usually cheaper than the Strip casino/hotels.

• Investigate hotels that are off Las Vegas Boulevard altogether. These are frequented by locals and can have bargain room rates.

• Check weekly motels. They offer bargain rooms by the week.

• Reserve your room with a credit card after you've found a price that suits your budget.

• Obtain a confirmation number and write it down.

 

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Most Expensive Coffee Maker in the World = $20,000

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The  most expensive coffee maker in the world is the Japanese Siphon Bar. This brilliant coffee maker pours you a cup for $20,000. Siphon Bar is made up of advanced technology to give you the best coffee in the world. It is created with halogen heating coils, bamboo paddles, glass globes and brass covering.  Siphon Bar is an instant coffee brewer with four processes running simultaneously. Its advanced technology and excellent instant coffee brewing capability, makes it most expensive coffee maker in the world.

The Siphon Bar is created by the (UCC) Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. Japan. Ueshima Co. has long been in coffee industry with wide range of business. With the creation of Siphon Bar, the company has emerged as a major player in coffee industry and is now a leading company in Japan. What makes it most expensive coffee maker in the world is its impressive design and structure. Siphon Bar is the only halogen powered coffee brewer in the world.

There are four halogen burners placed in this coffe maker. On these burners water glass pots and globes are placed for different procedures. Once the water is boiled, water vapors are mixed with coffee pot and force it to grounds. The stirring is done with help of bamboo paddles and creates the so called whirlpool effect. Such effects make the best of the coffee from this most expensive coffee maker in the world. This coffee slush is drain off to other beaker pot and the prefect blending is prepared. This overall process takes one to two minutes and gives you the the most mind blowing coffee as expected from most expensive coffee maker in the world.

 

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Las Vegas' Legendary Stardust Bites The Dust

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The excitement of the implosion is over and now the massive clean-up effort begins bfore the old Stardust property is turned into the $4 billion Echelon resort.

The legendary Stardust hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip was brought down by implosion early Tuesday morning.

There was a hail of fireworks before the 2:34 a.m. implosion.  At 32 stories, it was the tallest structure to ever be imploded on the Las Vegas Strip. 

It took 428 pounds of explosives to bring down the tower and less than 10 seconds for the building to fall. The final result was 170,000 tons of debris and a lot of dust.

The Stardust closed in November of 2006 after 48 years on the Las Vegas Strip. It will be replaced by a multi-billion-dollar resort called Echelon Place.

In recent days, many people have come by the Stardust to say goodbye -- from longtime employees to patrons. 

It was a final farewell to yet another part of old Vegas, an end of an era.

It was one of Las Vegas' most iconic casinos. The bright lights of the Stardust glowed on the Strip for nearly 50 years.

Longtime patron Bill Rabatin hates to see the Stardust go. He remembers those days and nights in the poker room. "It was great. Good food, good service. We have been [there] many, many times, and we're going to miss the place."

The Stardust is rich with history.

• It opened in 1958 at the beginning of the space age complete with rockets catering to middle class America.
• More than 19 million people saw the Lido de Paris extravaganza over five decades.
• Boxing legend Muhammad Ali trained there.
• Elvis would come in with his entourage. 
• Ed Sullivan broadcast his show from the Stardust on CBS in 1962.               
• Siegfried and Roy had a run in the Stardust showroom.            
• And in the early '60s, the Stardust Invitational drew national attention in the old rotunda of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

 

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Eating in the Zone--A Revolutionary Diet Choice

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One of the most revolutionary diet ideas to come along is something called the Zone, which was originated by Barry Sears, Ph.D. The Zone is based on the idea that we should return to the diets of ancient peoples--diets which stress fruits, vegetables, and meat. The diet does not deny people carbohydrates, but simply limits their use. Dieters are encouraged to sharply curtail their intake of pasta and potatoes. The Zone works according to a formula of 40/30/30, meaning 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent fat, and 30 percent protein.

There is a physiological basis to the Zone. Dr. Sears developed the diet in an effort to limit the amount of insulin in the body. This is because a large amount of insulin can lead to a build up of fat, causing obesity and other medical problems. People on the diet are encouraged to obtain their carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables and their fat from olive oil and other monounsaturated fats.

The biggest advantage to the Zone diet is that it can lead to significant weight loss. It is also healthier than some diets, since it eliminates non-nutritious carbohydrates and emphasizes fruits and vegetables. The diet encourages people to eat often--at least every five hours. It is also a low-calorie diet; the typical female dieter will consume only about 1300 calories at most following the Zone. Another positive aspect of the Zone is that it discourages consumption of junk food, which may be the basis of much weight gain.

Some dieticians heartily endorse the Zone, while others dismiss it as being too difficult to follow. The diet can also be costly, because of its heavy reliance on protein products. In addition, some critics see the Zone as being too complex, forcing dieters to spend too much time trying to do various calculations.

 

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The best DVD recorders on the market

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DVD recorders have optical recording machines are used to record video in a DVD rewritable blank media. DVD recorders are available as a driver for a stand-alone installable component, mainly used at home or for home theater systems and computers.

It uses a laser to read and write DVDs. The laser reading a DVD burner is generally not more than 5 MW, while the laser writing is much more efficient.

DVD can be divided into two categories, asthose that can be stored on DVD and the other built-in hard drives. Most recorders currently on the market fall into categories letter. Their main advantage is its great ability. Several new models support a 400GB to 500GB hard drive, gaining a huge 650 hours of video. Most DVD recorders with built-in hard drive allowing recording and playback simultaneously.

Some DVD recorders have to live on cable TV tuner and integrated reception for the memories. It alsoVCR Plus to simplify timer recording. Therefore, the more expensive DVD burner is not always the best. The upper end general, the great support of the hard disk, pre-recording, playback options, and the write speed of DVD. There are several types of DVD recorders as DVD-R/RW, DVD + R / RW and DVD-RAM.

The DVD-R/RW enables the recording of rewritable discs. The disc can be adapted to DVD-R/RW players are used. The DVD + R / RW DVD-R/RW like. It is compatiblewith other DVD players, and offers more functionality than as DVD-R/RW. The on-screen menu for this DVD recorder makes it easy to jump from one program to another.

 

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Las Vegas Hilton Review

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It's easy for us to overlook this dinosaur -- look, we even called it a dinosaur. Totally unfair. It's one of the last of the dying breed of old Vegas hotels, but unlike many of its peers, it's still offering fine accommodations and even a bit more than that. A good place for adults looking for Vegas fun. The overall vibe is still old-school Vegas, with an old-fashioned glitzy casino that is small enough to navigate without a GPS device. Consider it even if you aren't an old-timer, and don't be put off by the distance from the Strip; the monorail stops here, making access easier than ever. When you consider that on nights when you can't touch a room on the Strip for less than $175, the Hilton will put you in a nice room with plenty of marble and clean, well-maintained furnishings for a decent price, it seems silly to not make the Hilton a top choice. There are quite a few solidly good restaurants, too. Those very same facilities, however, mean that even a small convention can sometimes drive the prices up at odd times -- then again, because conventions are often booked for weekdays, an atypical drop in price can occur on weekends. Just call or look at the website. The recently renovated, generously sized rooms look fresh and include very good pillow-top mattresses and excellent amenities. Bathrooms are smallish but do have nifty oval tubs. Upgrading to club level gets some complimentary food and beverages served in a grown-up lounge. 

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Mirage Hotel Casino

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Built in 1989, this hotel was the first to take the theming to a new level. Designed like an oasis in the desert, the Mirage is lushly landscaped inside and out. The volcano out front erupts throughout the day and night, and many rooms have a great view. Siegfried and Roy have a white tiger habitat here, and a dolphin tank as well. South Seas theming is carried out in a 50-foot waterfall, an aquarium with sharks, and plenty of palm trees.

The Paradise Cafe and Dolphin Bar serve lunch, snacks and drinks.

Mirage: Activities and Amenities

Two pools, a meandering lagoon and lots of palm trees make up the relaxing swimming pool area at the Mirage. The pools are heated all year, but do close for a month each winter for maintenance.

Your room key will get you into a VIP viewing area for the nightly show. Bare is the adults-only, European sunbathing pool. Separate from the resort's main pool, Bare provides music from a DJ, two dipping pools and VIP service. The cover charge of $10 for women, $30 for men goes higher on the weekends.

 

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Atkins Diet Articles

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• Atkins Diet Basics
  
  Atkins diet basics: why we get fat? According to Dr. Atkins, the over-consumption of carbohydrates and simple sugars leads to overweight. The way your body processes the carbohydrates you eat have more to do with your waistline than the amount of fat or calories that you consume.
• Planning for Atkins Diet
  
  When you start your Atkins plan, your success will lie in planning your Atkins diet. Making sure you have the proper foods on hand when you begin your Atkins diet will go a long way toward your ongoing weight loss. There are plenty of suggestions for Atkins diet meals in the Atkins books, and there are many Atkins and low-carb recipes online.
• Pros and cons of the Atkins diet
  
  The Atkins diet is one of the most popular low carbohydrate diets on the market. Its popularity has sparked dozens of look-a-like diets who center on the same principles of high-protein, low-carbohydrate eating. There are plenty of choices when it comes to choosing a low-carbohydrate plan.
• Atkins Induction
  
  Atkins diet foods are easy to find and available everywhere. There are many varieties to choose from, whether you pick prepackaged low-carb diet foods or make your own meals. No matter how you want to do the Atkins plan, there is a solution out there for you.
• Atkins and Appetite Suppression
  
  While other diets have their followers starving between meals, the Atkins diet offers relief from constant hunger. The Atkins diet, with its specific combination of foods and ingredients, has powerful appetite suppressing effects.
• Is Atkins right for you
  
  The Atkins diet is very popular today, but is it right for you? Before you start the low carb diet plan, you should take some time to decide whether low carb diet is the right way for you to lose weight. As for many things in life, if it has been effective for others doesn’t mean it will be right for your.

 

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Orleans, Las Vegas : Summary

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This ever-popular hotel has a Mardi Gras theme you are sure to enjoy - come see for yourself.  

 

The Orleans is located a short distance west of the Las Vegas Strip, just barely west of the Tropicana exit off I-15.  There is a free shuttle service to the center of the Strip, and to the Gold Coast Hotel which is by the Palms and the Rio.   The Orleans FREE shuttle runs from 9:00am to 1:00am daily.

 

Guest Rooms
The Orleans has over 1,800 charming, deluxe guest rooms (more like petite suites), that are much-larger-than-average at 450 sq ft, and features one king or two queen beds.  Rooms face the Strip or the mountain landscapes that surround the Las Vegas Valley. The oversized guest rooms can actually be regarded as mini-suites, as they have a separate, comfortable sitting area.  Guest room amenities include in-room coffee, hair dryers, irons/ironing boards, high-speed Internet access ($12.99/24hr fee applies), in-room movies, cable TV, clock radios, refrigerators ($15 per day upon availability at check in - no fee for medical purposes), bathroom phones, marble-tiled dressing area, 24-hour room service, children's cribs, rollaway beds, In-Room Safe.    

 

Hotel Amenities
The Orleans Hotel proudly offers plentiful amenities to include:  a concierge, currency exchange, dry cleaning service, high-speed Internet access ($12.99/24 hrs), luggage storage, daily housekeeping, safety deposit boxes, security (24-hour), shoe-shine, ticket agent on-site, valet parking, vending & ice machines, wake-up service.  The Kid's Tyme Child Care Center, for children 3 to 12 years of age, is great fun for kids.  The center features a superb jungle gym, a movie room, arts & crafts, interactive play and much, much more.

 

 

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Downtown Disney hotels offer military discounts and Florida and Georgia resident rates for fall 2010

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Guests traveling to Walt Disney World Resort this fall might consider staying at one of the seven Downtown Disney hotels and taking advantage of their discounts. Located on Walt Disney World (WDW) property, but not operated by Disney, these hotels offer a convenient location and are less expensive than comparable Disney Resorts.

The seven Downtown Disney (DTD) hotels feature well-known brands:

• Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel
• Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
• Doubletree Guest Suites
• Hilton Orlando Resort
• Holiday Inn
• Regal Sun Resort
• Royal Plaza Resort

Located on or near Hotel Plaza Boulevard, most of the hotels are within easy walking distance of Downtown Disney Marketplace, WDW’s shopping, dining and entertainment area. They are also conveniently located near Lake Buena Vista’s Crossroads Plaza, which offers casual restaurants and shopping.

Downtown Disney hotels discounts for fall 2010
DTD hotels offer different specials, promotional codes and discounts throughout the year, particularly during Disney’s value season. Many hotels offer AAA discounts regularly, for instance, and DTD hotels also offer a DTD hotels “Win a Trip” contest for a 4-day, 3-night stay at one of the hotels.

It is not uncommon to find DTD hotels for rates below $100 a night during the fall, excluding holiday periods, and individual hotels will offer their own special promotions and discounts.

For fall 2010, the following discounts are being cross-promoted by all DTD hotels.

DTD hotels – Florida & Georgia Residents discounts: Residents of these states are eligible for up to 15% off the best available room rate, when booked directly at Downtown Disney hotels. Upon check-in, guests must present a valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or state-issued ID. Discounts may not be used with other offers, and black-out dates and other restrictions apply.

 

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Ecommerce Business Planning

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Building an ecommerce business takes preparation. If you take the time to plan, your chances for success will increase dramatically. Start by creating a realistic business plan. After composing your ecommerce plan it is wise to several experienced business advisors review your thought processes.

After fine tuning your business plan you can shift from the planning stage to execution: registering a domain name, choosing an ecommerce shopping cart solution, designing your logo and web site to appeal customers; setting up your credit card merchant account; and implementing your online advertising and web promotion plans.

In reality, building a successful ecommerce shopping cart business is complex and unlike any other project you have dealt with in the past. You must do considerable research and planning before implementing you ideas.

Small Business Ecommerce

Start-up Phase 1: What is needed to be competitive online? You need an ecommerce software to help manage inventory, product uploads, images, discounts, promotions, customer relationship management and online orders. You need a shopping cart program that can handle the tax, shipping and payment transactions. A number of ecommerce solutions will offer all of these components in one bundled package- making management and maintenance turnkey efficient. In addition, good ecommerce shopping cart solutions will allow for other plug-in programs to be integrated for the optimal online business. What's the right solution for you?

 

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Treasure Island Hotel and Casino

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Treasure Island, now known as TI to most, is a Strip casino with many hidden treasures. A paradise for adults, Treasure Island includes some of the hottest hang outs in town, a tropical pool, a variety of restaurants and Las Vegas' first resident Cirque du Soleil show.

Before even entering the casino, Treasure Island treats visitors and Strip passerby with the sexy (and free) pirate show, "Sirens at TI," in the lagoon in front of the property.

Inside, guests will find spacious guest rooms and 95,000-square foot casino with thousands of slot machines, a race and sports book, a poker room and plenty of table games. Treasure Island boasts a variety of dining options, from unique Mexican at Isla to Pan Asian at Khotan to Caribbean with a flair at Kahunaville.

After dark, head over to Christian Audigier The Nightclub for nightlife with a twist of Audigier's signature style or pick up tickets to the visually stunning "Mystere" by Cirque du Soleil.

 

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Riviera Hotel and Casino

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The Riviera Hotel and Casino enjoys a legendary past as one of the first top-notch Las Vegas hotels in the State of Nevada, known for its big name entertainment and friendly hospitality, as well as its worldwide name recognition. Having celebrated its golden anniversary last year, the historic Riviera is one of the State's premier destination spots offering the passion and excitement of nostalgic Las Vegas and the Rat Pack Era, combined with a modern day, multi-million dollar remodeling of rooms and convention facilities, bringing the property up to par with today's mega-resort competition.
Over 2000 refurbished oversized rooms offer maximum comfort and breathtaking views of the glittering Las Vegas Strip with its western scenic panoramas. Each accommodation has been attractively decorated, including all the important amenities Las Vegas has to offer for both leisure and business travelers. Our guests can also enjoy the Riviera's Convention Center, a self-contained full-service experience,all under one roof, serving tradeshows, conferences and major corporate and industry shows alike.

At the Riviera, we take pride in serving our customers in the tradition and style that made Las Vegas famous. Offering top value for your room, food and entertainment dollar with a personal touch is in what we take pride. Our repeat business is indicative of the many fond memories created by a trip to the Riviera Hotel and Casino, the Entertainment Center of Las Vegas.

Hotel
Deluxe Rooms
The Mediterranean South Tower features deluxe rooms that are our most spacious accommodations, offering a peaceful respite from the excitement that is Las Vegas. The Tower has 12 floors with amenities including refrigerators, hair dryers, optional irons and ironing boards, and Non-smoking accommodations are also available.

The Monte Carlo Tower is conveniently located between the Main Casino and the Convention Center area and like the Mediterranean has spacious, comfortable rooms which also include refrigerators, hair dryers, clocks, optional irons and ironing boards and either a King or two Double Beds. Many rooms are available with tables and chairs by bay windows. Non-smoking rooms are also available.

 

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Satellite TV Dishes Come In Three Flavors

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Which of the satellite TV dishes you use will depend on the type of service you want and the receiver you are using. The most popular Direct TV dish is the 18-inch round that works with a single LNB, Low Noise Blocker receptor, which collects the signal from the parabolic dish, with two outputs, It is commonly used in homes with two television sets, or more, which requires being able to watch two programs at the same time.

The cables from both outlets can be connected to two different receivers so as to be able to record one program while watching a second show, provided your receiver is equipped with a digital video recorder. Other satellite TV dishes you may choose is an 18-inch by 20-inch oblong with three LNBs and four outputs or a 22-inch by 36-inch dish that is used for World Direct Services, usually for Vietnamese, Chinese and Asian programming.

Four Satellites Used For Programming Signals

There are four satellites in geosynchronous orbit above the equator, which is why satellite TV dishes must be pointing towards the southern sky, at different longitudes, for different programming options. At 95-degrees, the satellite is used for the larger dish for World Direct Services.

The dual LNB dish only looks at the 101-degree longitude satellite while the three LNB dish will view one of the others, at 110 or 119-degrees. The triple LNB units are required for high definition programming as well as some local programming capabilities.

 

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Public Speaking Training Tips For Better Business Presentations To Culturally Diverse Audiences

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Audiences around the world are all different.

Cultural, social and religious differences impact on how people learn, take in information and interact with presenters.

After delivering 3 presentations to 1,200 Managers and Franchisees from the largest fast food company in the Philippines, these are my thoughts on how to make an impact with culturally diverse audiences.

This is the result of extensive feedback and practical knowledge of what works and what doesn't after delivering business presentations throughout Asia.

Here are 10 Tips on Delivering Better Business Presentations to Asian Audiences.

1. Do Your Research. Find out as much as you can about the country and organisation you are working with. Read guidebooks, travel magazines, search the Internet and use the local media to gain as much knowledge as you can about the cultural background and history of the people you are working with.

2. Use local language and key phrases as an icebreaker, welcome or to highlight important points. Modify the content of your presentation to account for local differences. For example, in my work in the Philippines I used a range of local 'Tagalog' (one of the two official languages) words in both my welcome and presentation to make points and this went down really well. Former US President JFK used "Ich bin ein Berliner" to great effect in Germany during one of his speeches.

3. Use local examples. Nothing goes down better when trying to explain a new concept than using a local example. This will make your presentation more relevant.

4. Get to know the audience. It is most likely you will be a foreigner and many in the audience may not know you very well at all. Meet as many people personally before the presentation as possible. When presenting let the audience warm up to you before throwing questions at them. I've noticed light-hearted bantering with the audience at the beginning of a presentation works well.

5. Speak slowly and clearly. For many Asians, English is not their first language. Speak with less of an accent and present more slowly than you would with an Australian audience.

 

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MORE THAN $1.2 BILLION: New Frontier sale sets record

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Purchase price goes where no Strip land has gone before

An Israeli-owned real estate investment group, in what is being called the most expensive large-site transaction on the Strip, has bought the New Frontier and its 36 Strip acres for more than $1.2 billion, the casino's current owner, Phil Ruffin, confirmed late Tuesday.

Ruffin said El Ad Properties, which controls several landmark New York City buildings, signed the purchase agreement last week for the hotel-casino site.

Ruffin, a Wichita, Kan., businessman who paid $167 million for the New Frontier in 1998, had been seeking an equity partner to help finance redevelopment of the New Frontier into a 2,750-room Swiss-themed resort.

He said a $100 million deposit on the deal arrived Monday.

"We're under contract, and that means we're doing the deal," Ruffin said. "We've been successful with the property, but it got to a point where it was better to let someone else come in and redevelop the site."

Ruffin had been in negotiations with El Ad since March. An Internet-based real estate Web site reported a deal had been struck to sell the New Frontier to El Ad for $1.5 billion on March 19, but Ruffin denied the reports.

Ruffin and gaming sources familiar with the deal said El Ad will close the aging Western-themed hotel-casino when the transaction is completed in 90 days. The 984-room New Frontier will be demolished, and El Ad will build a replica of New York's landmark Plaza Hotel on the site.

El Ad bought the Plaza in 2005 for $675 million and is remodeling the renowned property, which includes converting some units into Manhattan's highest-priced condominiums.

 

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