When you contact a vending machine distributor, you have the option to choose from many different types of vending machines. Some distributors specialize in one type of vending machine, such as soda vending machines, whereas others have all kinds for you to choose from. Most of the distributors have a website where you can browse the list of used and new vending machines. When you do choose a vending machine distributor, you should choose one that can also supply you with the bulk products that you need.
Bulk vending distributors have a wide variety of supplies that you can purchase for stocking your vending machines. When you sit down to discuss the business with a vending machine distributor, you can get a good estimate of the costs involved in operating this type of business. You do have to factor in the costs of buying the machines and the bulk vending products that you need. You also have to deduct the commission that you pay the business owners of the locations where you place your machines.
Distributors of vending machines deal directly with the manufacturers and they also have great associations with other vending business owners. If you want to find a vending route for sale, you best source of information is a vending machine distributor. In dealing with the various operators, the distributor will be able to tell you why the person is selling the route and whether or not he/she thinks it would be profitable for you to buy it. There are also bulk vending distributors that sell products only and do not deal in the vending machines themselves.
Take at look at the types and condition of the machines that a vending machine distributor has to sell. Most of the time you will see very little difference in a new and used vending machine. The main difference will be in the price of each one, so after your inspection you will realize how much money you can save by buying used vending machines. Distributors of vending machines also offer payment plans so that you can finance the cost of the machine over a period of time, saving you money on the initial investment. If you are not sure whether or not you will remain in the vending machine business, you can also lease the vending machines from bulk vending distributors.
You won’t find it hard to contact a vending machine distributor when you search online. Distributors of vending machines will deliver the machines to you and will also arrange to pick them up if you decide you no longer want to use the machines of a specific distributor or you want to get out of the business. However, bulk vending distributors do not take back any supplies that you purchase, but you may be able to sell what you have left over to another person just getting started in the vending machine business. A vending machine distributor will be able to give you expert advice on how to operate your vending route and on the products that have the most profit.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
The Right Tool for the Job
Imagine this: You’ve just tucked your child in for the night and - well, it seems as though you’ve just tucked him in, but, now that you think about it, the news is coming on and you’ve managed to fold the laundry, do the dishes, and tidy the family room in the meantime, so maybe it’s actually been a couple of hours and, and - he’s calling for you! Why isn’t he asleep yet?!
You’ve been summoned for one last whisper, snuggle and butterfly kiss. In your attempt to navigate the four feet between the bedroom door and the bedside you manage to plant your unprotected left foot smack on top of a Mars colony created from LEGOs. (Why are those blasted blocks so painful?!) As you attempt to regain your balance (and refrain from swearing out loud) your right foot lands on and collapses the K’Nex version of the International Space Station. You are clearly losing the navigational battle of your child’s bedroom floor and now, on your way to greeting that when-was-the-last-time-this-was-vacuumed-floor with your face, you notice that hurled under the bedframe like so much forgotten dirty laundry, is the homework assignment that was DUE THREE WEEKS AGO!!
Feel free to replace the LEGOs and K’Nex with puzzles, art or construction materials, books, blocks, marbles, beads, play-doh, ribbons, scissors, stuffed animals, chess pieces, or any number of other items. Then switch the misplaced homework with anything else that nobody but you seems to understand the value and importance of – like, say, homework. If this scenario sounds even remotely like an evening from your life, you are probably the parent of a visual-spatial learner.
Visual-spatial learners are the delightful little darlings (and big darlings, too, seems you can’t outgrow this) in our lives who crave for time with such joys as building, painting, drawing, daydreaming, dancing, music making, and letting their creative imaginations soar. They struggle to find the time or inclination to put their clothes away, maintain some degree of organization (at least what passes as organization in the rest of the free world), and you can forget altogether about punctuality. They have the most incredible, “A-Ha!” moments of discovery, invention and problem solving, but the skills of managing a time schedule or showing their work may absolutely elude them. They march to their own drummer and virtually nothing you do will convince them it may be offbeat.
Is knowing someone’s learning style important?
Does it matter whether or not you know your child is a visual-spatial learner? Well, one might just as easily ask, does it matter whether or not you know if they are right- or left-handed? When we know a child is left-handed, we don’t insist they use right-handed scissors. We used to, but then we realized that lefties are born that way, that there’s nothing wrong with being a leftie and we, the right-handers of the world, finally accepted lefties as they are. When given the proper tool, the task became easier, the job more interesting, and the end result more pleasing.
What if we’re not giving the appropriate tools to specific learning styles? If you, your child’s teacher, and others involved in this person’s life, understand that people can have a preferred learning style, just like having a preferred writing hand, and that you could teach to that preferred learning style, wouldn’t you be offering them the same advantage for learning that appropriate scissors are to preferred handedness?
I didn’t know people actually thought differently until my son was old enough to describe for me how he thought. For instance, one night as I was tucking him in, I asked him which goodnight song he wanted. He sat straight up in bed and stared intently at the ceiling. “What are you looking at?” I asked. “My song list.” “Oh, what does it look like?” He proceeded to “draw” with his finger in the air a sort of shelf holding every picture of every song he knew. He described the images of a number of songs for which he could also find a word, the song’s name, to match his image. He could see the song he wanted but couldn’t find its name. I asked him to describe the picture: a hand with two fingers up. While I was guessing songs with two items, songs with the number two, anything “two,” my hand (with two fingers raised) was bouncing and he got it: Little Bunny FooFoo!! This was not a song I had sung to him in many years, maybe four or more, but the image, the picture he had created of the song, lived on in his mind’s eye, on his shelf of songs.
What I discovered about my son’s learning style was that he thinks in images. His brain is one gigantic filing system of pictures that symbolize words (like song names!). Visual-spatials, like my son, can often solve complex math equations accurately, but they may not always be able to show their work. They excel in “right-hemispheric” talents, skills requiring aptitude from the right side of the brain: art, geometry, thinking in multiple dimensions, music, creativity, empathy, design and invention, and the sheer joy of creating something wonderful out of the trash you nearly threw away.
One evening, after enjoying a take-out meal from a local restaurant, my youngest couldn’t wait to get his hands on some tape and the Styrofoam containers our food had been delivered in. He “saw” airplane propellers in the lids, an airplane body in the boxes and all the other pieces required to create his custom jet. They were all there, their potential being wasted just holding our food. When dinner was over, voila, the airplane was created – food crumbs and all! (I’m almost certain it still exists somewhere, probably under his bed!)
Ok, one more story. Once, as we were headed out for some unmemorable chore, and still backing out of the driveway, Visual-Spatial Poster Child was obviously struggling in his seat. “What’s up?” I called back. “I can’t get the backward seven to work!” I’m thinking, “backward seven??” – what is it, how does it work and why does he need it? “Uh, what’s a backward seven, honey?” I cautiously asked. Meanwhile, I’m headed down the street and the panic level in his voice is rising. At the stop sign I looked back to discover that he had not been able to connect his seatbelt, which from his vantage point, coupled with his ability to see the image and not find the matching word, is clearly a backward seven!
Most people, I have learned, are a little sequential and a little spatial. My oldest, for example, is very strong in both auditory-sequential abilities and visual-spatial abilities. For him, learning comes easily and rapidly. He can grasp complex concepts with little effort regardless of how they are presented. What a gift to be able to call upon the strengths of either or both hemispheres at any given time!
In an effort to meet the needs of children like mine, we parents and teachers must first recognize that there are distinct differences in how many people think and learn that are inherent in each individual, even in our learning styles. Many of us are strongly auditory-sequential or strongly visual-spatial. To require visual-spatial learners to conform to an auditory-sequential structure, in their home and/or school life, is equivalent to the archaic practice of forcing left-handed children to write with their right hand.
Visual-spatial abilities – your child’s gift
Think you’ve got a visual-spatial on your hands? What do you do now, right? As a homeschooling mom, I have the luxury of creating a classroom that is custom-designed to meet the unique needs of my children and their abilities. Whenever we approach any new learning material, we think about how to present it visually. Often my children come up with remarkably effective, visual ways they would like to learn new material. From maps of South America in multiple colors of clay (including transparency overlays of the ancient Aztec, Mayan, and Incan civilizations) to gigantic sheets of butcher paper (to trace the paths of the first Polynesian explorers and Lewis and Clark), we are always incorporating some interesting visual activity to accompany and expand upon our traditional curriculum. You haven’t truly appreciated Shakespeare until you’ve seen us dissect it, diagram it, and create a cartoon version of it!
Visual “props” such as math manipulatives, graphic organizers, the computer, good old paper and crayons, clay, transparencies, mnemonic devises, cartoons, and much more, serve to enhance the overall educational experience for every learner, visual-spatial and auditory-sequential. I’ve never met an auditory-sequential learner who didn’t enjoy squishing and shaping clay to re-create ancient artifacts, but I’ve known several visual-spatial learners who couldn’t recite the dates or the names if they had only learned the information by having it read or lectured to them. They remember what they see, not always what they hear. And for what they hear, they must be allowed time to create a visual image to accompany that new knowledge or it is lost.
Visual-spatial learners learn by observation. At just 20 months I discovered my eldest son “playing” on the computer. He had learned how to manipulate the mouse, get into a document and ask the printer to do its thing just by watching me! I wasn’t teaching him, but he had been on my lap and seen the process maybe two or three times, and he learned it. Today he approaches computers as many kids of his generation do, without any trepidation or concern, fully understanding how it performs pure acts of magic.
The following picture was created when I asked my son to tell me how he was able to learn Spanish so well. (Foreign languages are not typically mastered by visual-spatial learners unless they are involved in a total immersion program.) He proceeded to draw, in great detail, (rather than try to explain!) how his “satellites” (ears) receive information which was then forwarded to the “Picture making building” which transforms the signals into pictures. Those pictures then travel to the “picture stamping” area which “puts what the picture means on” the picture. (Must have missed this step with the Little Bunny FooFoo song!) Finally, the image travels to the “Filing Building” where all images are stored for later recollection. What I particularly enjoyed hearing about was where all the employees (who were responsible for receiving signals, stamping the pictures and filing) lived: Employee Paradise, a fenced-in village complete with swimming pool and small store!
Successfully harnessing the gift
If your child is a visual-spatial learner, one of your jobs as a parent is to work with the classroom teacher to understand and teach to a known preferred learning style. Chances are your child isn’t the only visual-spatial in the classroom; studies have shown that at least one-third of the population is visual-spatial. By enriching the learning experience with a more visual, hands-on approach, with activities that engage all students, the classroom teacher doesn’t sacrifice anyone’s learning, only adds to everyone’s. If the teacher can reach everybody, nobody falls through the cracks.
At home, take a look at how you communicate with your child. Imagine it’s time for the weekly (monthly?) Clean Your Bedroom Or Else ritual. Do you typically rattle off a list of do-this, do-that chores then leave the room believing that your “picture” of a clean living space will somehow manifest itself out of the reigning chaos? And that it will do so within a prescribed timeframe? Now think about your success rate with this approach. Next time, try this: work with your child to create a poster of pictures (either drawings you create together or clippings from magazines) of what the end product, the Never Been Seen Since We Moved In Bedroom, should look like when the job is finished. The pictures might include one of a nicely made bed with all the stuffed animals aligned and waiting. Another picture of folded clothes neatly tucked into drawers that are still within the dresser, while another picture shows matching shoes lined up nicely on the floor of the closet. Yet another of similar toys gathered carefully into tubs ….ok, you get the picture. Now help them get the picture.
Getting a visual-spatial child out the door can be an on-going challenge. There are so many distracting and more entertaining options available. One technique that works, at least some of the time, is to create a picture of the consequences of not getting to your destination on time. For example, suppose you are running late to an afternoon Tae Kwon Do practice. You could create the following picture for your child: “If we are late for your class, that will upset the instructor and possibly interrupt the start of the lesson for all the other students who did arrive on time. How do think your instructor will feel? How will the other students feel?” If they can see the consequences of not arriving on time, you may actually stand a chance of getting out the door – and, with the shoes! Assure your child that whatever they were longing to do instead of getting in the car will be there for them when they return. Visualizing what will happen, or not happen, as a result of their action, or inaction, is often an effective way to get results. Also, effective although militaristic sounding, are one word commands, “Shoes – Car - Please” convey all the instructions they need.
If you are not a visual-spatial learner and your child is, you must try to “see” from his or her perspective. Unless you have created a picture for the visual learner to remember, consider it lost. You could deliver an entire set of instructions regarding the laundry: gather it all, bring it down to the laundry room, sort by colors, fill the washer with detergent, turn on the water, add the bleach, put the clothes in, etc., but if you have not planted the image of the chore’s goal – clean laundry – your child will be stuck envisioning gathering the laundry in a room full of temptations that draw attention completely away from the chore at hand. Once you think you’ve created a picture, ask your child to describe for you what that image is. Make sure you both agree on the “picture” that will result when the chore is complete.
Imagine you are helping your visual-spatial child to master something new. Whether it’s riding a bike or memorizing the multiplication tables, the greatest gift you can give your child is to present that new material visually. I once met an incredibly dynamic teacher who taught the 13 colonies by having his audience memorize a ridiculous story – in pictures that each person drew - of a Jersey cow named Georgia, atop the Empire State Building. Are you “seeing” New Jersey, Georgia and New York here? I taught my sons their times tables by reading them the silliest cartoons that exchanged the names of numbers for characters and other objects. What’s 8 x 2? “Skate times shoe = Sick Queen, Sixteen!” from the cartoon story of a queen spinning dizzily while wearing a shoe on one foot, and a skate on the other. (You can find the entire collection available at www.multiplication.com.) There are a number of math programs out that include presenting material visually including Borenson’s Hands-on Equations, Mortenson Math, Math-U-See and more.
Maybe if we ignore it, they’ll outgrow it!
Preferred learning styles don’t affect just school-age children! My husband and mother-in-law recently learned there was a name to refer to how they thought and learned. Neither knew that their way of thinking was different from others, they thought everybody learned and thought in images. And, while neither did well in elementary school, both are very bright. Understanding their uniqueness has helped to heal old wounds from their school days and to create confidence in their abilities and contributions.
The future for visual-spatial learners
Parents of visual-spatial learners everywhere, take heart! We are on the eve of an educational revolution and your child’s time to shine has come. For the first time in perhaps centuries, their special gifts will be recognized and honored. How can I make such a prediction? Because in this new century, our reliance on the computer and the visually-oriented careers that will spring from it mean the talents that come naturally to the visual-spatial learner will be of highest value. It can be exceedingly challenging for sequential, left-hemispheric thinkers to imagine objects in dimensional form, to create pictures in their mind’s eye, to think in terms of space rather than time. But for the visual-spatial learner it is precisely how they think and learn. Perhaps one day, there will be remedial courses in how to think sequentially because the talent for such will have been lost.
You’ve been summoned for one last whisper, snuggle and butterfly kiss. In your attempt to navigate the four feet between the bedroom door and the bedside you manage to plant your unprotected left foot smack on top of a Mars colony created from LEGOs. (Why are those blasted blocks so painful?!) As you attempt to regain your balance (and refrain from swearing out loud) your right foot lands on and collapses the K’Nex version of the International Space Station. You are clearly losing the navigational battle of your child’s bedroom floor and now, on your way to greeting that when-was-the-last-time-this-was-vacuumed-floor with your face, you notice that hurled under the bedframe like so much forgotten dirty laundry, is the homework assignment that was DUE THREE WEEKS AGO!!
Feel free to replace the LEGOs and K’Nex with puzzles, art or construction materials, books, blocks, marbles, beads, play-doh, ribbons, scissors, stuffed animals, chess pieces, or any number of other items. Then switch the misplaced homework with anything else that nobody but you seems to understand the value and importance of – like, say, homework. If this scenario sounds even remotely like an evening from your life, you are probably the parent of a visual-spatial learner.
Visual-spatial learners are the delightful little darlings (and big darlings, too, seems you can’t outgrow this) in our lives who crave for time with such joys as building, painting, drawing, daydreaming, dancing, music making, and letting their creative imaginations soar. They struggle to find the time or inclination to put their clothes away, maintain some degree of organization (at least what passes as organization in the rest of the free world), and you can forget altogether about punctuality. They have the most incredible, “A-Ha!” moments of discovery, invention and problem solving, but the skills of managing a time schedule or showing their work may absolutely elude them. They march to their own drummer and virtually nothing you do will convince them it may be offbeat.
Is knowing someone’s learning style important?
Does it matter whether or not you know your child is a visual-spatial learner? Well, one might just as easily ask, does it matter whether or not you know if they are right- or left-handed? When we know a child is left-handed, we don’t insist they use right-handed scissors. We used to, but then we realized that lefties are born that way, that there’s nothing wrong with being a leftie and we, the right-handers of the world, finally accepted lefties as they are. When given the proper tool, the task became easier, the job more interesting, and the end result more pleasing.
What if we’re not giving the appropriate tools to specific learning styles? If you, your child’s teacher, and others involved in this person’s life, understand that people can have a preferred learning style, just like having a preferred writing hand, and that you could teach to that preferred learning style, wouldn’t you be offering them the same advantage for learning that appropriate scissors are to preferred handedness?
I didn’t know people actually thought differently until my son was old enough to describe for me how he thought. For instance, one night as I was tucking him in, I asked him which goodnight song he wanted. He sat straight up in bed and stared intently at the ceiling. “What are you looking at?” I asked. “My song list.” “Oh, what does it look like?” He proceeded to “draw” with his finger in the air a sort of shelf holding every picture of every song he knew. He described the images of a number of songs for which he could also find a word, the song’s name, to match his image. He could see the song he wanted but couldn’t find its name. I asked him to describe the picture: a hand with two fingers up. While I was guessing songs with two items, songs with the number two, anything “two,” my hand (with two fingers raised) was bouncing and he got it: Little Bunny FooFoo!! This was not a song I had sung to him in many years, maybe four or more, but the image, the picture he had created of the song, lived on in his mind’s eye, on his shelf of songs.
What I discovered about my son’s learning style was that he thinks in images. His brain is one gigantic filing system of pictures that symbolize words (like song names!). Visual-spatials, like my son, can often solve complex math equations accurately, but they may not always be able to show their work. They excel in “right-hemispheric” talents, skills requiring aptitude from the right side of the brain: art, geometry, thinking in multiple dimensions, music, creativity, empathy, design and invention, and the sheer joy of creating something wonderful out of the trash you nearly threw away.
One evening, after enjoying a take-out meal from a local restaurant, my youngest couldn’t wait to get his hands on some tape and the Styrofoam containers our food had been delivered in. He “saw” airplane propellers in the lids, an airplane body in the boxes and all the other pieces required to create his custom jet. They were all there, their potential being wasted just holding our food. When dinner was over, voila, the airplane was created – food crumbs and all! (I’m almost certain it still exists somewhere, probably under his bed!)
Ok, one more story. Once, as we were headed out for some unmemorable chore, and still backing out of the driveway, Visual-Spatial Poster Child was obviously struggling in his seat. “What’s up?” I called back. “I can’t get the backward seven to work!” I’m thinking, “backward seven??” – what is it, how does it work and why does he need it? “Uh, what’s a backward seven, honey?” I cautiously asked. Meanwhile, I’m headed down the street and the panic level in his voice is rising. At the stop sign I looked back to discover that he had not been able to connect his seatbelt, which from his vantage point, coupled with his ability to see the image and not find the matching word, is clearly a backward seven!
Most people, I have learned, are a little sequential and a little spatial. My oldest, for example, is very strong in both auditory-sequential abilities and visual-spatial abilities. For him, learning comes easily and rapidly. He can grasp complex concepts with little effort regardless of how they are presented. What a gift to be able to call upon the strengths of either or both hemispheres at any given time!
In an effort to meet the needs of children like mine, we parents and teachers must first recognize that there are distinct differences in how many people think and learn that are inherent in each individual, even in our learning styles. Many of us are strongly auditory-sequential or strongly visual-spatial. To require visual-spatial learners to conform to an auditory-sequential structure, in their home and/or school life, is equivalent to the archaic practice of forcing left-handed children to write with their right hand.
Visual-spatial abilities – your child’s gift
Think you’ve got a visual-spatial on your hands? What do you do now, right? As a homeschooling mom, I have the luxury of creating a classroom that is custom-designed to meet the unique needs of my children and their abilities. Whenever we approach any new learning material, we think about how to present it visually. Often my children come up with remarkably effective, visual ways they would like to learn new material. From maps of South America in multiple colors of clay (including transparency overlays of the ancient Aztec, Mayan, and Incan civilizations) to gigantic sheets of butcher paper (to trace the paths of the first Polynesian explorers and Lewis and Clark), we are always incorporating some interesting visual activity to accompany and expand upon our traditional curriculum. You haven’t truly appreciated Shakespeare until you’ve seen us dissect it, diagram it, and create a cartoon version of it!
Visual “props” such as math manipulatives, graphic organizers, the computer, good old paper and crayons, clay, transparencies, mnemonic devises, cartoons, and much more, serve to enhance the overall educational experience for every learner, visual-spatial and auditory-sequential. I’ve never met an auditory-sequential learner who didn’t enjoy squishing and shaping clay to re-create ancient artifacts, but I’ve known several visual-spatial learners who couldn’t recite the dates or the names if they had only learned the information by having it read or lectured to them. They remember what they see, not always what they hear. And for what they hear, they must be allowed time to create a visual image to accompany that new knowledge or it is lost.
Visual-spatial learners learn by observation. At just 20 months I discovered my eldest son “playing” on the computer. He had learned how to manipulate the mouse, get into a document and ask the printer to do its thing just by watching me! I wasn’t teaching him, but he had been on my lap and seen the process maybe two or three times, and he learned it. Today he approaches computers as many kids of his generation do, without any trepidation or concern, fully understanding how it performs pure acts of magic.
The following picture was created when I asked my son to tell me how he was able to learn Spanish so well. (Foreign languages are not typically mastered by visual-spatial learners unless they are involved in a total immersion program.) He proceeded to draw, in great detail, (rather than try to explain!) how his “satellites” (ears) receive information which was then forwarded to the “Picture making building” which transforms the signals into pictures. Those pictures then travel to the “picture stamping” area which “puts what the picture means on” the picture. (Must have missed this step with the Little Bunny FooFoo song!) Finally, the image travels to the “Filing Building” where all images are stored for later recollection. What I particularly enjoyed hearing about was where all the employees (who were responsible for receiving signals, stamping the pictures and filing) lived: Employee Paradise, a fenced-in village complete with swimming pool and small store!
Successfully harnessing the gift
If your child is a visual-spatial learner, one of your jobs as a parent is to work with the classroom teacher to understand and teach to a known preferred learning style. Chances are your child isn’t the only visual-spatial in the classroom; studies have shown that at least one-third of the population is visual-spatial. By enriching the learning experience with a more visual, hands-on approach, with activities that engage all students, the classroom teacher doesn’t sacrifice anyone’s learning, only adds to everyone’s. If the teacher can reach everybody, nobody falls through the cracks.
At home, take a look at how you communicate with your child. Imagine it’s time for the weekly (monthly?) Clean Your Bedroom Or Else ritual. Do you typically rattle off a list of do-this, do-that chores then leave the room believing that your “picture” of a clean living space will somehow manifest itself out of the reigning chaos? And that it will do so within a prescribed timeframe? Now think about your success rate with this approach. Next time, try this: work with your child to create a poster of pictures (either drawings you create together or clippings from magazines) of what the end product, the Never Been Seen Since We Moved In Bedroom, should look like when the job is finished. The pictures might include one of a nicely made bed with all the stuffed animals aligned and waiting. Another picture of folded clothes neatly tucked into drawers that are still within the dresser, while another picture shows matching shoes lined up nicely on the floor of the closet. Yet another of similar toys gathered carefully into tubs ….ok, you get the picture. Now help them get the picture.
Getting a visual-spatial child out the door can be an on-going challenge. There are so many distracting and more entertaining options available. One technique that works, at least some of the time, is to create a picture of the consequences of not getting to your destination on time. For example, suppose you are running late to an afternoon Tae Kwon Do practice. You could create the following picture for your child: “If we are late for your class, that will upset the instructor and possibly interrupt the start of the lesson for all the other students who did arrive on time. How do think your instructor will feel? How will the other students feel?” If they can see the consequences of not arriving on time, you may actually stand a chance of getting out the door – and, with the shoes! Assure your child that whatever they were longing to do instead of getting in the car will be there for them when they return. Visualizing what will happen, or not happen, as a result of their action, or inaction, is often an effective way to get results. Also, effective although militaristic sounding, are one word commands, “Shoes – Car - Please” convey all the instructions they need.
If you are not a visual-spatial learner and your child is, you must try to “see” from his or her perspective. Unless you have created a picture for the visual learner to remember, consider it lost. You could deliver an entire set of instructions regarding the laundry: gather it all, bring it down to the laundry room, sort by colors, fill the washer with detergent, turn on the water, add the bleach, put the clothes in, etc., but if you have not planted the image of the chore’s goal – clean laundry – your child will be stuck envisioning gathering the laundry in a room full of temptations that draw attention completely away from the chore at hand. Once you think you’ve created a picture, ask your child to describe for you what that image is. Make sure you both agree on the “picture” that will result when the chore is complete.
Imagine you are helping your visual-spatial child to master something new. Whether it’s riding a bike or memorizing the multiplication tables, the greatest gift you can give your child is to present that new material visually. I once met an incredibly dynamic teacher who taught the 13 colonies by having his audience memorize a ridiculous story – in pictures that each person drew - of a Jersey cow named Georgia, atop the Empire State Building. Are you “seeing” New Jersey, Georgia and New York here? I taught my sons their times tables by reading them the silliest cartoons that exchanged the names of numbers for characters and other objects. What’s 8 x 2? “Skate times shoe = Sick Queen, Sixteen!” from the cartoon story of a queen spinning dizzily while wearing a shoe on one foot, and a skate on the other. (You can find the entire collection available at www.multiplication.com.) There are a number of math programs out that include presenting material visually including Borenson’s Hands-on Equations, Mortenson Math, Math-U-See and more.
Maybe if we ignore it, they’ll outgrow it!
Preferred learning styles don’t affect just school-age children! My husband and mother-in-law recently learned there was a name to refer to how they thought and learned. Neither knew that their way of thinking was different from others, they thought everybody learned and thought in images. And, while neither did well in elementary school, both are very bright. Understanding their uniqueness has helped to heal old wounds from their school days and to create confidence in their abilities and contributions.
The future for visual-spatial learners
Parents of visual-spatial learners everywhere, take heart! We are on the eve of an educational revolution and your child’s time to shine has come. For the first time in perhaps centuries, their special gifts will be recognized and honored. How can I make such a prediction? Because in this new century, our reliance on the computer and the visually-oriented careers that will spring from it mean the talents that come naturally to the visual-spatial learner will be of highest value. It can be exceedingly challenging for sequential, left-hemispheric thinkers to imagine objects in dimensional form, to create pictures in their mind’s eye, to think in terms of space rather than time. But for the visual-spatial learner it is precisely how they think and learn. Perhaps one day, there will be remedial courses in how to think sequentially because the talent for such will have been lost.
Sewing Machine FAQs
A sewing machine is a device which manipulates thread to form a stitch.
What are the uses of a sewing machine?
The uses of a sewing machine are stitching garments, leather, green house covers, car covers, parachute, canvas, bags etc.
What are the two types of sewing machines used?
The two types of sewing machines are household sewing machine and industrial sewing machine.
What is an Industrial sewing machine?
Industrial sewing machines are used by textile manufacturers and customers who need a faster and professional job.
What are the differences between industrial and household sewing machines?
An Industrial sewing machine is faster and performs perfect stitches. They can perform only one operation at a time. While a household sewing machine can perform a straight stitch, a zig-zag, sew on a button or make a button hole with all operations built into the machine.
Whether a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas etc.?
Yes, a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas by using needle feed or walking feet or a combination of both with the sewing machine.
What are the classifications of sewing machines?
Sewing machines can be classified according to its usage. Its classification includes computerized sewing machines, embroidery sewing machines etc.
What are the names of companies who are famous in the market of sewing machine?
The companies which are popular in the production of sewing machines are Singer, Pfaff, White, Brother etc.
How can a sewing machine be purchased?
A new sewing machine can be purchased anywhere once the model is finalized by the customer. But a used sewing machine is best purchased from a trusted dealer. Dealers must have showroom and demonstration facilities.
How can one ensure about the right sewing machine?
By talking and asking questions to a local dealer of sewing machines. One can also get a free demonstration from the dealer.
What are the uses of a sewing machine?
The uses of a sewing machine are stitching garments, leather, green house covers, car covers, parachute, canvas, bags etc.
What are the two types of sewing machines used?
The two types of sewing machines are household sewing machine and industrial sewing machine.
What is an Industrial sewing machine?
Industrial sewing machines are used by textile manufacturers and customers who need a faster and professional job.
What are the differences between industrial and household sewing machines?
An Industrial sewing machine is faster and performs perfect stitches. They can perform only one operation at a time. While a household sewing machine can perform a straight stitch, a zig-zag, sew on a button or make a button hole with all operations built into the machine.
Whether a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas etc.?
Yes, a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas by using needle feed or walking feet or a combination of both with the sewing machine.
What are the classifications of sewing machines?
Sewing machines can be classified according to its usage. Its classification includes computerized sewing machines, embroidery sewing machines etc.
What are the names of companies who are famous in the market of sewing machine?
The companies which are popular in the production of sewing machines are Singer, Pfaff, White, Brother etc.
How can a sewing machine be purchased?
A new sewing machine can be purchased anywhere once the model is finalized by the customer. But a used sewing machine is best purchased from a trusted dealer. Dealers must have showroom and demonstration facilities.
How can one ensure about the right sewing machine?
By talking and asking questions to a local dealer of sewing machines. One can also get a free demonstration from the dealer.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Automatic Espresso Machines - Fully or Semi Automatic?
When it comes to automatic espresso machines, there are two main options you have to choose from. The first option is a semi-automatic or super-automatic espresso machine and the second is a fully-automatic espresso machine. An automatic espresso machine has typically been used in a commercial setting, but more and more are showing up in household kitchens.
Semi-automatic espresso machines require some level of participation from the user. This user must start the initial process of the espresso machine, until the automatic portion takes over. Once the brewing process has been completed, the user must than turn off the machine. Semi-automatic espresso machines are significantly cheaper than fully automatic.
Fully-automatic espresso machines do not require any user participation whatsoever. The machine can automatically handle each step in the espresso making process. These machines are usually larger and more expensive than their semi-automatic counterparts. This type of automatic espresso machine is quite complex, as it has its own sequenced coordinating system of water, grinder, and extractor.
The first step is to determine which of the two types of automatic espresso machines would best fulfill your needs. If you are planning on using the machine commercially, the fully-automatic espresso machine would be the most logical choice. With no need for user participation and the ability to produce more espresso at a faster rate, these machines are perfect for commercial use.
If the espresso machines will only be used in a home environment, a semi-automatic espresso machine might make more sense. Since they are more compact and less expensive, semi automatic espresso machines work very well in the kitchen. A semi automatic espresso machine can be purchased online for as little as $150 dollars.
Once you have decided which type of automatic espresso machine you would like to purchase, do some research on the Internet to find the specific machine that suits you best. At this point, you can use your own criteria such as price or specific features you are looking for to find the perfect automatic espresso machine.
Semi-automatic espresso machines require some level of participation from the user. This user must start the initial process of the espresso machine, until the automatic portion takes over. Once the brewing process has been completed, the user must than turn off the machine. Semi-automatic espresso machines are significantly cheaper than fully automatic.
Fully-automatic espresso machines do not require any user participation whatsoever. The machine can automatically handle each step in the espresso making process. These machines are usually larger and more expensive than their semi-automatic counterparts. This type of automatic espresso machine is quite complex, as it has its own sequenced coordinating system of water, grinder, and extractor.
The first step is to determine which of the two types of automatic espresso machines would best fulfill your needs. If you are planning on using the machine commercially, the fully-automatic espresso machine would be the most logical choice. With no need for user participation and the ability to produce more espresso at a faster rate, these machines are perfect for commercial use.
If the espresso machines will only be used in a home environment, a semi-automatic espresso machine might make more sense. Since they are more compact and less expensive, semi automatic espresso machines work very well in the kitchen. A semi automatic espresso machine can be purchased online for as little as $150 dollars.
Once you have decided which type of automatic espresso machine you would like to purchase, do some research on the Internet to find the specific machine that suits you best. At this point, you can use your own criteria such as price or specific features you are looking for to find the perfect automatic espresso machine.
Coffee Hot And Fast With An Automatic Espresso Machine
For the passionate coffee lover – those who love their coffee pure and rich and strong - not much rivals the automatic espresso machine in terms of convenience. Whether you visit your local coffee shop where the air comes alive with the hiss and heat of steam or you invest in an at-home automatic espresso machine where you’re free to tinker with the perfect coffee recipe, the results are the same – the perfect cup of coffee and a very, very happy coffee lover.
The automatic espresso machine comes in two varieties; semi automatic and full automatic. Using a semi automatic espresso machine requires partial participation on the part of the user. Whoever is operating the machine must start it at which point the automatic espresso machine takes over. When the brewing process is complete, the user then shuts down the machine. The full automatic espresso machine does not require any operator participation. This is usually a larger and pricier automatic espresso machine due to its heightened complexity; but it brews completely on its own coordinating a system of water, grinders, and extractors.
Deciding which automatic espresso machine would best suit your needs depends on its intended use. For commercial use, a full automatic espresso machine makes more sense; there’s more space for a larger machine and the demand for multiple cups of espresso would make the need for heavy operator participation inefficient.
For at home use, a semi automatic espresso machine would be sufficient for private brewing. Its smaller size takes space issues into consideration and it is normally less pricey than its larger counterpart.
To find the model that works best for you, start your research on the Internet. You will be able to access thousands of consumer report records that will tell you which of the machines you are interested are performing the best.
The automatic espresso machine comes in two varieties; semi automatic and full automatic. Using a semi automatic espresso machine requires partial participation on the part of the user. Whoever is operating the machine must start it at which point the automatic espresso machine takes over. When the brewing process is complete, the user then shuts down the machine. The full automatic espresso machine does not require any operator participation. This is usually a larger and pricier automatic espresso machine due to its heightened complexity; but it brews completely on its own coordinating a system of water, grinders, and extractors.
Deciding which automatic espresso machine would best suit your needs depends on its intended use. For commercial use, a full automatic espresso machine makes more sense; there’s more space for a larger machine and the demand for multiple cups of espresso would make the need for heavy operator participation inefficient.
For at home use, a semi automatic espresso machine would be sufficient for private brewing. Its smaller size takes space issues into consideration and it is normally less pricey than its larger counterpart.
To find the model that works best for you, start your research on the Internet. You will be able to access thousands of consumer report records that will tell you which of the machines you are interested are performing the best.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Newbie Cash Machine - A Buyer's Clear-Headed Review
Before I bought myself a copy of "Ewen Chia's Newbie Cash Machine", I was sure it was going to be another big waste of money. But I was wrong. While this may not be the most spectacular affiliate marketing tool ever put out there, it is one very decent product.
With "Ewen Chia's Newbie Cash Machine", newbies can finally get a picture of the Big Picture. What I mean by that is… there are a lot of marketing guides out there that give you a ton of information on how to make money online, but too often it's given to you in bits and pieces, and it's really confusing. You know what I mean: you feel like you've been left alone to connect the dots and you just can't seem to do it. You never get to say, "Okay, I get it now!" You never get… the Big Picture. If you're struggling, I definitely think "Newbie Cash Machine" is going to help you get there.
First of all, a quick word on the author, Ewen Chia. Ewen Chia is one of the world's most successful affiliate marketers and he got there by selling other people's products first before selling his own stuff. In my book, that counts for a lot.
He's a pretty hypey fella, I'll give you that (his sales pages scream pretty loudly), but he's an honest entrepeneur, and I say this from personally dealing with several of his products. They're all good-to-high quality products put together with care.
Newbie Cash Machine stands out as a newcomer's marketing guide for a couple of reasons:
First of all, the price. At $27 it's lower than most other products of its kind. That's a good starting point. Secondly, inside those 141 pages Newbie Cash Machine contains a full system for you to implement and start making money with. It's an easy-to-follow, 10 step system that keeps focused on your target without ever confusing you. This is a huge benefit, because a lot of marketing ebooks out there are just really, really badly written, which ends up making them a huge waste of your time. (I used to teach English as Second Language so this especially gets to me.)
Now here's the big surprise in Newbie Cash Machine. If you're totally new to Internet Marketing, this may not seem like a such a big deal, but believe me, it is. I'm talking about the section on how to design an opt-in landing page. As far as I know, no other marketing guide covers this topic at the nuts-and-bolts level like Newbie Cash Machine does.
If you don't know what an opt-in landing page is, now's the time to learn. Opt-in landing pages have really become the hub of affiliate marketing these days, and if you don't know how to implement this one technique, chances are you are going to fail as online marketer. Newbie Cash Machine walks you through the process from A to Z.
Here are some of the points the Opt-in section goes into in loads of detail:
How to design your opt-in landing page.
How to setup your autoresponder.
How to time your follow-up messages.
Concrete examples of follow-up messages you can copy.
Even how to speak to your customers.
…and more.
I also want to list a few other things you'll find inside Newbie Cash Machine so you have a better idea of the product. You'll learn:
How to promote products without using so much hype.
Which affiliate programs to choose. (incredibly important!)
How to set up your Clickbank account.
How to set up your own domain.
How to cloak your links.
How to write affiliate review articles.
... the list goes on.
Okay, so I've sung its praises, does Newbie Cash Machine have anything I don't like? Well, it really is a guide for newbies, so unless you fall into this category, it won't really be of any interest to you. But as a starter level resource, I really do think it's worth your while.
If you're looking to be millionaire by tomorrow morning, this ain't it. But if you're willing to put some effort into learning and applying the legitimate techniques of affiliate marketing, Ewen Chia's Newbie Cash Machine is a small jewel and I highly recommend it. It's the most solid and up-to-date marketing tool you can start with these days. You will make money online if you apply what you learn here.
With "Ewen Chia's Newbie Cash Machine", newbies can finally get a picture of the Big Picture. What I mean by that is… there are a lot of marketing guides out there that give you a ton of information on how to make money online, but too often it's given to you in bits and pieces, and it's really confusing. You know what I mean: you feel like you've been left alone to connect the dots and you just can't seem to do it. You never get to say, "Okay, I get it now!" You never get… the Big Picture. If you're struggling, I definitely think "Newbie Cash Machine" is going to help you get there.
First of all, a quick word on the author, Ewen Chia. Ewen Chia is one of the world's most successful affiliate marketers and he got there by selling other people's products first before selling his own stuff. In my book, that counts for a lot.
He's a pretty hypey fella, I'll give you that (his sales pages scream pretty loudly), but he's an honest entrepeneur, and I say this from personally dealing with several of his products. They're all good-to-high quality products put together with care.
Newbie Cash Machine stands out as a newcomer's marketing guide for a couple of reasons:
First of all, the price. At $27 it's lower than most other products of its kind. That's a good starting point. Secondly, inside those 141 pages Newbie Cash Machine contains a full system for you to implement and start making money with. It's an easy-to-follow, 10 step system that keeps focused on your target without ever confusing you. This is a huge benefit, because a lot of marketing ebooks out there are just really, really badly written, which ends up making them a huge waste of your time. (I used to teach English as Second Language so this especially gets to me.)
Now here's the big surprise in Newbie Cash Machine. If you're totally new to Internet Marketing, this may not seem like a such a big deal, but believe me, it is. I'm talking about the section on how to design an opt-in landing page. As far as I know, no other marketing guide covers this topic at the nuts-and-bolts level like Newbie Cash Machine does.
If you don't know what an opt-in landing page is, now's the time to learn. Opt-in landing pages have really become the hub of affiliate marketing these days, and if you don't know how to implement this one technique, chances are you are going to fail as online marketer. Newbie Cash Machine walks you through the process from A to Z.
Here are some of the points the Opt-in section goes into in loads of detail:
How to design your opt-in landing page.
How to setup your autoresponder.
How to time your follow-up messages.
Concrete examples of follow-up messages you can copy.
Even how to speak to your customers.
…and more.
I also want to list a few other things you'll find inside Newbie Cash Machine so you have a better idea of the product. You'll learn:
How to promote products without using so much hype.
Which affiliate programs to choose. (incredibly important!)
How to set up your Clickbank account.
How to set up your own domain.
How to cloak your links.
How to write affiliate review articles.
... the list goes on.
Okay, so I've sung its praises, does Newbie Cash Machine have anything I don't like? Well, it really is a guide for newbies, so unless you fall into this category, it won't really be of any interest to you. But as a starter level resource, I really do think it's worth your while.
If you're looking to be millionaire by tomorrow morning, this ain't it. But if you're willing to put some effort into learning and applying the legitimate techniques of affiliate marketing, Ewen Chia's Newbie Cash Machine is a small jewel and I highly recommend it. It's the most solid and up-to-date marketing tool you can start with these days. You will make money online if you apply what you learn here.
How to Select the Best Espresso Machine
First of all, what is this beverage called espresso? The word espresso itself is derived from the Italian word meaning express. This is because espresso is ordered by and delivered quickly to the customer. A good espresso must taste sweet with a strong aroma whose flavor is like freshly ground coffee.
The wonders of science have made it possible for people to make their own espresso using espresso machines at home - instead of having to visit commercial coffee houses for it. Before, coffee houses employed professional baristas to brew each and every cup of coffee for their customers. Now, people can just buy an espresso machine to enjoy their own coffee at their convenience.
How does one select the best espresso machine for their purposes? Ideally, consumers should test-run each espresso machine and judge every one based on taste, build-quality, features, and ease of use. However, since this is not practical, consumers can rely on testimonials from their friends or turn to the reviews published by reputable coffee afficionado magazines. They can also go around the stores and window-shop, asking pertinent questions from the salespeople in order to make the best buy.
How does an espresso machine work? An espresso machine shoots out water that is 90 degrees Centigrade hot (or at a temperature equal to 195 degrees Fahrenheit) using 9 bar of pressure into a puck of freshly ground coffee. The oils in the finely ground coffee are thus extracted and emulsified to create a rich, nearly syrupy liquid.
Ideally, a machine can churn out a double shot of espresso within 20 to 25 seconds from when its pump is initially switched on. The amount of time necessary can be adjusted by putting in coffee that is either of a finer or coarser blend. Or you can change the tamping pressure.
Certain espresso machines are combination machines that rely on a steam wand to create milk-based espresso beverages like the latte and cappucino. The machine steams and froths milk to produce these drinks.
The different kinds of espresso machines are called the pump-driven espresso machine, piston-driven espresso machine, steam espresso machine, stovetop espresso machine, automatic espresso maker and lastly the super automatic espresso maker.
The key to good espresso is using an excellent espresso blend. Coffees must be specially blended to produce the smoothness, aromatics and sweetness inherent in good espresso. However, the blend should be freshly ground and brewed within four days from roasting.
Another element of good espresso making is that the espresso must be roasted light so that its sugars and aroma will not be lost. Darkly-roasted espresso produces a bitter liquid that tastes like charcoal.
The wonders of science have made it possible for people to make their own espresso using espresso machines at home - instead of having to visit commercial coffee houses for it. Before, coffee houses employed professional baristas to brew each and every cup of coffee for their customers. Now, people can just buy an espresso machine to enjoy their own coffee at their convenience.
How does one select the best espresso machine for their purposes? Ideally, consumers should test-run each espresso machine and judge every one based on taste, build-quality, features, and ease of use. However, since this is not practical, consumers can rely on testimonials from their friends or turn to the reviews published by reputable coffee afficionado magazines. They can also go around the stores and window-shop, asking pertinent questions from the salespeople in order to make the best buy.
How does an espresso machine work? An espresso machine shoots out water that is 90 degrees Centigrade hot (or at a temperature equal to 195 degrees Fahrenheit) using 9 bar of pressure into a puck of freshly ground coffee. The oils in the finely ground coffee are thus extracted and emulsified to create a rich, nearly syrupy liquid.
Ideally, a machine can churn out a double shot of espresso within 20 to 25 seconds from when its pump is initially switched on. The amount of time necessary can be adjusted by putting in coffee that is either of a finer or coarser blend. Or you can change the tamping pressure.
Certain espresso machines are combination machines that rely on a steam wand to create milk-based espresso beverages like the latte and cappucino. The machine steams and froths milk to produce these drinks.
The different kinds of espresso machines are called the pump-driven espresso machine, piston-driven espresso machine, steam espresso machine, stovetop espresso machine, automatic espresso maker and lastly the super automatic espresso maker.
The key to good espresso is using an excellent espresso blend. Coffees must be specially blended to produce the smoothness, aromatics and sweetness inherent in good espresso. However, the blend should be freshly ground and brewed within four days from roasting.
Another element of good espresso making is that the espresso must be roasted light so that its sugars and aroma will not be lost. Darkly-roasted espresso produces a bitter liquid that tastes like charcoal.
Friday, February 01, 2008
CNC Machines
What is a CNC Machine? CNC stands for Computer Numeric Control. Sounds complicated, but it isn’t. Years ago, it was just NC, or Numeric Control. Since, they’ve added computers to control the machine.
In the simplest of terms, think of a drill press. It’s a machine that drills holes. But before you can drill the hole, you have to loosen the chuck, install the correct drill bit, drill the hole in the correct place, turn off the drill, and remove the drill bit. Manually, this could be time consuming and cause fatigue over the course of numerous parts. This is a simple example, but throw in some lathe or milling machining and you have a greater chance for error.
With the CNC machine, all of this drilling can be done automatically instead of the manual process listed above. Machining has to be precise, and whether you use a CNC lathe or milling machine, you have to make sure the part is right. The computer takes a lot of the guesswork out of the machining of these parts. In fact, a CNC programmer can sometimes get bored watching the machine do all the work.
But there is more programming for the machine than you would think. The operator has to enter a set of instructions. The programming uses about 50 words and tells the machine how fast, how deep, and location for machining.
What can you do with a CNC machine? In manufacturing, you can use this tool for milling, drilling, reaming, boring and counter boring. You can also groove and thread parts in a CNC turning center. You may have several setups including CNC lathes, CNC drill and tap area, CNC milling, or even CNC grinding.
EDM (electrical discharge machining) can also take advantage of CNC operations. EDM can be either vertical or wire. A vertical EDM machine uses an electrode to make a cavity for a plastic injection-molding machine. A wire EDM machine uses a wire to cut metal for a tooling operation for fabrication. EDM is more closely related to making tooling for other machines, people often overlook the use of CNC with these machines.
CNC machines can also be used with routers in the wood industry. CNC can also be used with lettering and engraving.
In the simplest of terms, think of a drill press. It’s a machine that drills holes. But before you can drill the hole, you have to loosen the chuck, install the correct drill bit, drill the hole in the correct place, turn off the drill, and remove the drill bit. Manually, this could be time consuming and cause fatigue over the course of numerous parts. This is a simple example, but throw in some lathe or milling machining and you have a greater chance for error.
With the CNC machine, all of this drilling can be done automatically instead of the manual process listed above. Machining has to be precise, and whether you use a CNC lathe or milling machine, you have to make sure the part is right. The computer takes a lot of the guesswork out of the machining of these parts. In fact, a CNC programmer can sometimes get bored watching the machine do all the work.
But there is more programming for the machine than you would think. The operator has to enter a set of instructions. The programming uses about 50 words and tells the machine how fast, how deep, and location for machining.
What can you do with a CNC machine? In manufacturing, you can use this tool for milling, drilling, reaming, boring and counter boring. You can also groove and thread parts in a CNC turning center. You may have several setups including CNC lathes, CNC drill and tap area, CNC milling, or even CNC grinding.
EDM (electrical discharge machining) can also take advantage of CNC operations. EDM can be either vertical or wire. A vertical EDM machine uses an electrode to make a cavity for a plastic injection-molding machine. A wire EDM machine uses a wire to cut metal for a tooling operation for fabrication. EDM is more closely related to making tooling for other machines, people often overlook the use of CNC with these machines.
CNC machines can also be used with routers in the wood industry. CNC can also be used with lettering and engraving.
Dog Frisbee Thrower Machine
Dogs love to play fetch the ball, stick or Frisbee and yet this is not so easy for us to spend the time to do this. Sure it makes sense to throw a ball or Frisbee a few times to exercise our pets, but then it gets kind of boring for us humans and the dog still wants to play.
So, therefore I propose a new type of machine to be invented; A Dog Frisbee Thrower Machine. First you set the dial as to the distance you wish it to fling the Frisbee out and the angle width for instance 30 degree range to miss the house and the shrubs. Next you put say; Here is the Frisbee, see it. Then you drop it in the machine and away it goes.
Next the trusty dog brings it back and your take it and put it into the machine, see ya! The dog runs after it and quickly retrieves it, next you make the dog put the Frisbee in the machine. Good bye goes the Frisbee and the dog comes back and again you signal the dog to put it into the machine for you, again same thing.
Next you read a good book and keep telling the dog to stick it into the machine, eventually the dog can do this on its own and the Dog Frisbee Thrower Machine is now the worlds greatest gift you ever bought for said doggy! Consider this in 2006.
So, therefore I propose a new type of machine to be invented; A Dog Frisbee Thrower Machine. First you set the dial as to the distance you wish it to fling the Frisbee out and the angle width for instance 30 degree range to miss the house and the shrubs. Next you put say; Here is the Frisbee, see it. Then you drop it in the machine and away it goes.
Next the trusty dog brings it back and your take it and put it into the machine, see ya! The dog runs after it and quickly retrieves it, next you make the dog put the Frisbee in the machine. Good bye goes the Frisbee and the dog comes back and again you signal the dog to put it into the machine for you, again same thing.
Next you read a good book and keep telling the dog to stick it into the machine, eventually the dog can do this on its own and the Dog Frisbee Thrower Machine is now the worlds greatest gift you ever bought for said doggy! Consider this in 2006.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Forex Trading Machine, Is It For Real? Review
Trading the Forex markets has become one of the most popular activities among people from all walks in life but with the solid interest of gaining financial freedom away from the traditional environments of the office work.
But Forex trading is not always easy. You will need a good amount of knowledge related to how the currency markets behave in order to become a profitable forex trader. It is the dream of every trader to have a forex trading machine that would help them once the time to make a transcendental decision in the markets comes.
Now a days a veteran trader has been spreading the word about an original and quite revolutionary way to trade the forex markets. It is a system based on what is called Price Driven Forex Trading (PDFT).
He claims that this is at last that elusive Forex Trading Machine that has been dreamed by many traders for many years. PDFT is a system based in three trading strategies that are able to produce consistent and systematic profits for the trader that follows PDFT to the letter.
Many veteran traders agree that in order to be successful in the world of forex trading you must be original, innovative and different in your trading systems. And this is the basis of the Forex Trading Machine based on a different approach to currency trading, this is by the use of PDFT which is a method of trading the forex market without using any type of indicators, support or resistance levels, moving averages, pivots, oscillators, fibonacci, trend lines or any other trading tool you can think of. Price Driven Forex Trading only uses the price of the currency pair and a time element. Quite innovative I would say.
But Forex trading is not always easy. You will need a good amount of knowledge related to how the currency markets behave in order to become a profitable forex trader. It is the dream of every trader to have a forex trading machine that would help them once the time to make a transcendental decision in the markets comes.
Now a days a veteran trader has been spreading the word about an original and quite revolutionary way to trade the forex markets. It is a system based on what is called Price Driven Forex Trading (PDFT).
He claims that this is at last that elusive Forex Trading Machine that has been dreamed by many traders for many years. PDFT is a system based in three trading strategies that are able to produce consistent and systematic profits for the trader that follows PDFT to the letter.
Many veteran traders agree that in order to be successful in the world of forex trading you must be original, innovative and different in your trading systems. And this is the basis of the Forex Trading Machine based on a different approach to currency trading, this is by the use of PDFT which is a method of trading the forex market without using any type of indicators, support or resistance levels, moving averages, pivots, oscillators, fibonacci, trend lines or any other trading tool you can think of. Price Driven Forex Trading only uses the price of the currency pair and a time element. Quite innovative I would say.
Embroidery Machine Designs For The Modern Individual
Tired of looking for that perfect embroidery machine design? Do you feel like all the embroidery machine designs you have looked at have something missing?
Then you haven't seen the Janome Memory Craft 9500 just yet. This tool is probably the most technologically advanced machine in the market today that offers excellent embroidery machine designs and state-of-the-art computerized tools to help you create the best possible embroidery project.
The Janome Memory Craft 9500 is a product that has been cultivated in the technological centers of Japan, and you can only get it from two dealers - Mr. Vac and Mrs. Sew. There are only limited stocks of this marvelous apparatus so you have to check out all its features right now and see for yourself if you will benefit from this contraption.
There are actually many modern embroidery machine designs available today, each with its own characteristic features, but the Janome Memory Craft 9500 stands out in several ways.
First of all, this product is a very comprehensive collection of everything you will need to start on your needlework. It has an Ultimate Starter Kit, which contains everything from thread to needles to bobbins. It has everything you need for your embroidery projects.
Among the contents of the Ultimate Starter Kit are the vibrantly colored and very tough and resilient polyester threads that are sold in retail outlets for more than $300. It also includes a number of PolyStar bobbins that you can normally buy for about $100. In addition, the kit also contains almost 4,000 digital pantostock, plus a cap and sock hoop which costs $100 in regular retail shops.
The phenomenal tool also includes several embroidery machine designs in a software program that comes with the package. There are several embroidery machine designs for making letterings to add to the pre-programmed embroidery patterns. If you want to add more embroidery machine designs, you can also download more by using the flash memory stick that is also included.
Another great feature of the Janome Memory Craft 9500 is its 4.7" LCD touch screen monitor, which allows you to rearrange the embroidery machine designs in a very convenient manner. The interface is very user-friendly and you will have no trouble navigating the software on this monitor.
As mentioned, this wonderful innovation will only be available for a short period, so if you want to take advantage of the modern embroidery machine designs offered by this product, don't waste time and place your order before supplies run out.
Try to find out what type of warranty that your machine carries. Warranties are typical when you get a machine but, a few companies will not give you one. The warranty is essential because it show you exactly what the maker of the product will guarantee about that machine. You may also want to find out about any lessons or guides that are available for the machines that are offered at that sewing center. There are some of the machine companies that will give you a video lesson that will show you how to use the machine.
Then you haven't seen the Janome Memory Craft 9500 just yet. This tool is probably the most technologically advanced machine in the market today that offers excellent embroidery machine designs and state-of-the-art computerized tools to help you create the best possible embroidery project.
The Janome Memory Craft 9500 is a product that has been cultivated in the technological centers of Japan, and you can only get it from two dealers - Mr. Vac and Mrs. Sew. There are only limited stocks of this marvelous apparatus so you have to check out all its features right now and see for yourself if you will benefit from this contraption.
There are actually many modern embroidery machine designs available today, each with its own characteristic features, but the Janome Memory Craft 9500 stands out in several ways.
First of all, this product is a very comprehensive collection of everything you will need to start on your needlework. It has an Ultimate Starter Kit, which contains everything from thread to needles to bobbins. It has everything you need for your embroidery projects.
Among the contents of the Ultimate Starter Kit are the vibrantly colored and very tough and resilient polyester threads that are sold in retail outlets for more than $300. It also includes a number of PolyStar bobbins that you can normally buy for about $100. In addition, the kit also contains almost 4,000 digital pantostock, plus a cap and sock hoop which costs $100 in regular retail shops.
The phenomenal tool also includes several embroidery machine designs in a software program that comes with the package. There are several embroidery machine designs for making letterings to add to the pre-programmed embroidery patterns. If you want to add more embroidery machine designs, you can also download more by using the flash memory stick that is also included.
Another great feature of the Janome Memory Craft 9500 is its 4.7" LCD touch screen monitor, which allows you to rearrange the embroidery machine designs in a very convenient manner. The interface is very user-friendly and you will have no trouble navigating the software on this monitor.
As mentioned, this wonderful innovation will only be available for a short period, so if you want to take advantage of the modern embroidery machine designs offered by this product, don't waste time and place your order before supplies run out.
Try to find out what type of warranty that your machine carries. Warranties are typical when you get a machine but, a few companies will not give you one. The warranty is essential because it show you exactly what the maker of the product will guarantee about that machine. You may also want to find out about any lessons or guides that are available for the machines that are offered at that sewing center. There are some of the machine companies that will give you a video lesson that will show you how to use the machine.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Gumball Vending Machine Dispenses Round Colorful Bubblegum
Round and bouncy, that’s what gumballs are like! They come in different attractive colors. Gumballs are not only delightful for children but for adults as well.
The enjoyment one finds in gumballs may be the reason for the widespread of gumball vending machines.
A vending machine is equipment where an individual drops money, either a coin or paper bill and afterwards dispenses the item you punched. A gumball is a ball commonly made of bubblegum. It is usually hollow, although some gumballs have fillings in the middle such as chocolate, milk, or strawberry.
The gumball vending machine is one of the long-standing types of vending machine. It is known to have existed during the early part of 19th century. Due to the popularity of gumballs, many entrepreneurs have explored the gumball vending machine industry and have somewhat succeeded.
Before entering into the gumball vending machine industry, there are factors to consider:
* Gumball vending machines are people-oriented. Since it is a machine, it needs to be looked after. You as the owner of the machine will be responsible in refilling the empty supply as well as fixing mechanical problems.
* Choosing a good and strategic location should be carefully planned. Locations that will help your gumball vending machine industry boom are cafeterias or corridors in school or at work, transport places, and other public places.
* You as the owner must choose a specific gumball vending machine that you think will be successful in the location you plan to set-up your machine.
There are wide selections of gumball vending machines; these are some of the following:
* The Original Carousel Gumball Machine. A carousel like machine of which it accepts any coin or set it to a free-spin where one can place it on tables. A stand is optional. If you wish to get a gumball-carousel vending machine with a stand, you can purchase one. This kind of gumball vending machine is good for an office.
* Old Columbia Carousel Gumball Machine. With a touch of the 19th century style, this gumball vending machine stands on a table which is secured with a padlock with a key. Commonly the size of gumballs are .62" or smaller. You can also opt to acquire a pedestal stand for this type of gumball machine.
* Petite Carousel Gumball Machine. As the name implies; petite, this gumball vending machine is a miniature of the original carousel. It can only accommodate 13 oz small gumballs.
* Jukebox Carousel Gumball Machine. The gumball vending machine is a miniature replica of a jukebox.
* If you are a sports lover, then the Sports Fan Carousel Gumball Machine is suitable for you.
* Basketball fanatics will surely adore the Shooting’ Hoops Gumball Machine where one can simply have fun while getting gumballs.
* The sought-after, Antique Ford Gumball Machine is a limited edition for car lovers. This type of machine is considered valuable since it bears the Certificate of Authenticity confirming that it has once stood service in the Ford Company office.
* It soars at 79 inches and can occupy over 20,000 one-inch gumballs. This is the Jumbo Giant Gumball Machine.
Gumballs; indeed it’s pleasing to the eyes and savoring to the mouth. Go ahead and indulge.
The enjoyment one finds in gumballs may be the reason for the widespread of gumball vending machines.
A vending machine is equipment where an individual drops money, either a coin or paper bill and afterwards dispenses the item you punched. A gumball is a ball commonly made of bubblegum. It is usually hollow, although some gumballs have fillings in the middle such as chocolate, milk, or strawberry.
The gumball vending machine is one of the long-standing types of vending machine. It is known to have existed during the early part of 19th century. Due to the popularity of gumballs, many entrepreneurs have explored the gumball vending machine industry and have somewhat succeeded.
Before entering into the gumball vending machine industry, there are factors to consider:
* Gumball vending machines are people-oriented. Since it is a machine, it needs to be looked after. You as the owner of the machine will be responsible in refilling the empty supply as well as fixing mechanical problems.
* Choosing a good and strategic location should be carefully planned. Locations that will help your gumball vending machine industry boom are cafeterias or corridors in school or at work, transport places, and other public places.
* You as the owner must choose a specific gumball vending machine that you think will be successful in the location you plan to set-up your machine.
There are wide selections of gumball vending machines; these are some of the following:
* The Original Carousel Gumball Machine. A carousel like machine of which it accepts any coin or set it to a free-spin where one can place it on tables. A stand is optional. If you wish to get a gumball-carousel vending machine with a stand, you can purchase one. This kind of gumball vending machine is good for an office.
* Old Columbia Carousel Gumball Machine. With a touch of the 19th century style, this gumball vending machine stands on a table which is secured with a padlock with a key. Commonly the size of gumballs are .62" or smaller. You can also opt to acquire a pedestal stand for this type of gumball machine.
* Petite Carousel Gumball Machine. As the name implies; petite, this gumball vending machine is a miniature of the original carousel. It can only accommodate 13 oz small gumballs.
* Jukebox Carousel Gumball Machine. The gumball vending machine is a miniature replica of a jukebox.
* If you are a sports lover, then the Sports Fan Carousel Gumball Machine is suitable for you.
* Basketball fanatics will surely adore the Shooting’ Hoops Gumball Machine where one can simply have fun while getting gumballs.
* The sought-after, Antique Ford Gumball Machine is a limited edition for car lovers. This type of machine is considered valuable since it bears the Certificate of Authenticity confirming that it has once stood service in the Ford Company office.
* It soars at 79 inches and can occupy over 20,000 one-inch gumballs. This is the Jumbo Giant Gumball Machine.
Gumballs; indeed it’s pleasing to the eyes and savoring to the mouth. Go ahead and indulge.
Important to Buy the Best Rowing Machine
When you are looking for rowing machines in a store or online its important to buy the best machine for you on the market. Many machines are overpriced for your needs and you may get a machine that is overly complicated or doesn’t give you the effective workout you need.
Remember some rowing machines can be part of a multistation gym and be designed to perform other activities. This makes the rowing machine a part of a whole station and therefore you may lose some performance in the machine. Sometimes the rowing machines will have a jerky sudden movement and won’t give you that even glide that good rowing machines are known for.
When looking at a machine test it out first. If you are planning on buying from the internet or looking on a rowing machines reviews website go to a store and see if they have the model you are looking for and just test it out. Get an idea for its feel and ‘glide.’ You should make sure that the machine accommodates your height and you can reach the rowing bars.
Also make sure that you can read the electronic display with relative ease. You should be able to read the display easily and the numbers should be large enough to not strain your eyes unnecessarily. Also ask to have them explained by the salesman or check to see if it comes with a good instruction manuals. You shouldn’t be using a rowing machine that’s as hard to program as the microwave timer.
When testing out rowing machines listen for any noises that you may find annoying while exercising. A good rowing machine should be quiet, smooth and sturdy. If you hear strange noises from the machine it can mean that it isn’t properly put together or will even be able to support you will you exercise.
Remember some rowing machines can be part of a multistation gym and be designed to perform other activities. This makes the rowing machine a part of a whole station and therefore you may lose some performance in the machine. Sometimes the rowing machines will have a jerky sudden movement and won’t give you that even glide that good rowing machines are known for.
When looking at a machine test it out first. If you are planning on buying from the internet or looking on a rowing machines reviews website go to a store and see if they have the model you are looking for and just test it out. Get an idea for its feel and ‘glide.’ You should make sure that the machine accommodates your height and you can reach the rowing bars.
Also make sure that you can read the electronic display with relative ease. You should be able to read the display easily and the numbers should be large enough to not strain your eyes unnecessarily. Also ask to have them explained by the salesman or check to see if it comes with a good instruction manuals. You shouldn’t be using a rowing machine that’s as hard to program as the microwave timer.
When testing out rowing machines listen for any noises that you may find annoying while exercising. A good rowing machine should be quiet, smooth and sturdy. If you hear strange noises from the machine it can mean that it isn’t properly put together or will even be able to support you will you exercise.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
This Article Is About How Elliptical Machine Workouts Can Help You
Many people wonder how elliptical machine workouts can help them. There are many benefits of elliptical machine workouts that can not only help you get into shape, but also encourage the most unenthusiastic person about exercising. Elliptical machine workouts have many benefits, and unlike using weights and other types of exercise equipment, elliptical machine workouts are much easier on the body. Elliptical machine workouts do into require any special equipment, skill or fitness requirement, which makes elliptical machine workouts universal. Because of this reason alone, it is now wonder that elliptical machine workouts are becoming so popular.
One of the greatest features about elliptical machine workouts is that they are low impact. This takes a big burden of strain away from your exercises and also helps elliptical machine workouts more user friendly. Due to the low impact, elliptical machine workouts are very safe, as there is a very low chance that you will not injure any part of your body. This is especially useful for people who are new to exercising and are not in full exercise shape, and this makes elliptical machine workouts user friendly for older aged adults. It may be surprising to some, but due to the low impact, elliptical machine workouts actually can burn more calories then form doing regular fitness routines. This can help you reach your fitness goals at a more rapid rate.
Another benefit of elliptical machine workouts is the lower perceived exertion that you feel after a workout. This may mystify some, however elliptical machine workouts really do seem easier and you are working just as hard as if you were doing any other exercise, if not harder. Elliptical machine workouts accomplish this because they copy the natural movements of your body. By doing this, elliptical machine workouts seem easier making it easier to provide a hard workout without it feeling like it is so hard. There is a caution point to this however. You must remember to not over strain your body. Some elliptical machine workouts seem very simple because some machines provide a lower impact then the average machine. For this reason, you want to be sure to keep your elliptical machine workouts at a moderate level and time period. This will help you not work your body to hard and over strain it.
Depending on what type of machine you have, you can make your elliptical machine workouts into full body exercises. This is a great benefit, and even though not all machines provide a full body workout, elliptical machine workouts still provide the highest calorie burn in the shortest amount of time. So regardless of what type of machine you have, your elliptical machine workouts can be done quickly while still maintaining effective results.
Elliptical machine workouts also provide interval training. With elliptical machine workouts you can use different resistance levels and sometimes even different elevation levels to change your workout. This can help you build and lower different workout challenges to your elliptical machine workouts which makes elliptical machine workouts easily customizable.
As you can see, elliptical machine workouts are easy and offer many benefits that other exercise machines and fitness programs do not offer. Elliptical machine workouts are great for all ages, fitness levels and body types. Because of all the great features and benefits that elliptical machine workouts provide, it is no wonder that elliptical machine workouts are becoming so popular.
One of the greatest features about elliptical machine workouts is that they are low impact. This takes a big burden of strain away from your exercises and also helps elliptical machine workouts more user friendly. Due to the low impact, elliptical machine workouts are very safe, as there is a very low chance that you will not injure any part of your body. This is especially useful for people who are new to exercising and are not in full exercise shape, and this makes elliptical machine workouts user friendly for older aged adults. It may be surprising to some, but due to the low impact, elliptical machine workouts actually can burn more calories then form doing regular fitness routines. This can help you reach your fitness goals at a more rapid rate.
Another benefit of elliptical machine workouts is the lower perceived exertion that you feel after a workout. This may mystify some, however elliptical machine workouts really do seem easier and you are working just as hard as if you were doing any other exercise, if not harder. Elliptical machine workouts accomplish this because they copy the natural movements of your body. By doing this, elliptical machine workouts seem easier making it easier to provide a hard workout without it feeling like it is so hard. There is a caution point to this however. You must remember to not over strain your body. Some elliptical machine workouts seem very simple because some machines provide a lower impact then the average machine. For this reason, you want to be sure to keep your elliptical machine workouts at a moderate level and time period. This will help you not work your body to hard and over strain it.
Depending on what type of machine you have, you can make your elliptical machine workouts into full body exercises. This is a great benefit, and even though not all machines provide a full body workout, elliptical machine workouts still provide the highest calorie burn in the shortest amount of time. So regardless of what type of machine you have, your elliptical machine workouts can be done quickly while still maintaining effective results.
Elliptical machine workouts also provide interval training. With elliptical machine workouts you can use different resistance levels and sometimes even different elevation levels to change your workout. This can help you build and lower different workout challenges to your elliptical machine workouts which makes elliptical machine workouts easily customizable.
As you can see, elliptical machine workouts are easy and offer many benefits that other exercise machines and fitness programs do not offer. Elliptical machine workouts are great for all ages, fitness levels and body types. Because of all the great features and benefits that elliptical machine workouts provide, it is no wonder that elliptical machine workouts are becoming so popular.
Sewing Machine FAQs
A sewing machine is a device which manipulates thread to form a stitch.
What are the uses of a sewing machine?
The uses of a sewing machine are stitching garments, leather, green house covers, car covers, parachute, canvas, bags etc.
What are the two types of sewing machines used?
The two types of sewing machines are household sewing machine and industrial sewing machine.
What is an Industrial sewing machine?
Industrial sewing machines are used by textile manufacturers and customers who need a faster and professional job.
What are the differences between industrial and household sewing machines?
An Industrial sewing machine is faster and performs perfect stitches. They can perform only one operation at a time. While a household sewing machine can perform a straight stitch, a zig-zag, sew on a button or make a button hole with all operations built into the machine.
Whether a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas etc.?
Yes, a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas by using needle feed or walking feet or a combination of both with the sewing machine.
What are the classifications of sewing machines?
Sewing machines can be classified according to its usage. Its classification includes computerized sewing machines, embroidery sewing machines etc.
What are the names of companies who are famous in the market of sewing machine?
The companies which are popular in the production of sewing machines are Singer, Pfaff, White, Brother etc.
How can a sewing machine be purchased?
A new sewing machine can be purchased anywhere once the model is finalized by the customer. But a used sewing machine is best purchased from a trusted dealer. Dealers must have showroom and demonstration facilities.
How can one ensure about the right sewing machine?
By talking and asking questions to a local dealer of sewing machines. One can also get a free demonstration from the dealer.
What are the important points to be asked to the dealer while purchasing a sewing machine?
The important points to be asked to the dealer while purchasing a sewing machine are:
Are parts readily available?
Whether the dealer provides local service?
Whether the dealer maintains the list of customers who purchase sewing machine from them?
Whether the dealer provides any guide or video tape for learning the usage of sewing machine?
What are the uses of a sewing machine?
The uses of a sewing machine are stitching garments, leather, green house covers, car covers, parachute, canvas, bags etc.
What are the two types of sewing machines used?
The two types of sewing machines are household sewing machine and industrial sewing machine.
What is an Industrial sewing machine?
Industrial sewing machines are used by textile manufacturers and customers who need a faster and professional job.
What are the differences between industrial and household sewing machines?
An Industrial sewing machine is faster and performs perfect stitches. They can perform only one operation at a time. While a household sewing machine can perform a straight stitch, a zig-zag, sew on a button or make a button hole with all operations built into the machine.
Whether a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas etc.?
Yes, a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas by using needle feed or walking feet or a combination of both with the sewing machine.
What are the classifications of sewing machines?
Sewing machines can be classified according to its usage. Its classification includes computerized sewing machines, embroidery sewing machines etc.
What are the names of companies who are famous in the market of sewing machine?
The companies which are popular in the production of sewing machines are Singer, Pfaff, White, Brother etc.
How can a sewing machine be purchased?
A new sewing machine can be purchased anywhere once the model is finalized by the customer. But a used sewing machine is best purchased from a trusted dealer. Dealers must have showroom and demonstration facilities.
How can one ensure about the right sewing machine?
By talking and asking questions to a local dealer of sewing machines. One can also get a free demonstration from the dealer.
What are the important points to be asked to the dealer while purchasing a sewing machine?
The important points to be asked to the dealer while purchasing a sewing machine are:
Are parts readily available?
Whether the dealer provides local service?
Whether the dealer maintains the list of customers who purchase sewing machine from them?
Whether the dealer provides any guide or video tape for learning the usage of sewing machine?
Friday, January 18, 2008
Small Business Profit Like This Makes Sense
Imagine the following features of a small business profit. It's automated, can be done from home on your computer, very low entry costs, high upside potential, low inventory cost, high returns, leveraged and the profits can be compounded in an automated way...if you are not saying wow to yourself by now, you must have not been paying attention!
Actually the key to this type of business is found in the automated nature of the Internet itself. The world wide web is actually the worlds largest vending machine. If you think about a soda vending machine business, you will know, it is semi automated. In other words the machine you buy, serves the product and gives change. The owner of the business spends half an hour a week topping up the machine and maintaining it. The machine does the rest and the owner makes a reasonable income.
Because of this leverage, he can handle 10 or 20 or even 50 such machines and multiply his income incredible, simply because each machine takes only a little of his time to make a profit. The Internet by its nature is the same. You do the work once, but the income continues to come in so in this sense, it is actually far superior to a vending machine business.
The type of small business profit that the Internet can offer is quite amazing for the reasons outlined above. To run an Internet business you need two things. A product of value and a way to get paid. These can both be resolved by simply affiliating with company's that will let you sell their product for them at a profit that is acceptable
Actually the key to this type of business is found in the automated nature of the Internet itself. The world wide web is actually the worlds largest vending machine. If you think about a soda vending machine business, you will know, it is semi automated. In other words the machine you buy, serves the product and gives change. The owner of the business spends half an hour a week topping up the machine and maintaining it. The machine does the rest and the owner makes a reasonable income.
Because of this leverage, he can handle 10 or 20 or even 50 such machines and multiply his income incredible, simply because each machine takes only a little of his time to make a profit. The Internet by its nature is the same. You do the work once, but the income continues to come in so in this sense, it is actually far superior to a vending machine business.
The type of small business profit that the Internet can offer is quite amazing for the reasons outlined above. To run an Internet business you need two things. A product of value and a way to get paid. These can both be resolved by simply affiliating with company's that will let you sell their product for them at a profit that is acceptable
Purchasing A Sewing Machine - What Do I Need To Be Aware Of?
Purchasing a sewing machine can be intimidating if you don’t do your home work . There are several things to consider, most important would be how will you be using the machine. Are you a serious sewer , occasional sewer, just need it for repairs or are you into embroidery, tailoring and decorative finishes.
How much do you want to spend? Do you have a brand preference, are you aware that several brands are actually manufactured by the same company. Are the attachments standard or specialized (which could cost more for accessories).
If purchasing a replacement sewing machine, will all the feet and accessories you currently have fit the machine you want to purchase. Be sure the machine you are considering has all the features you want or need.
Does it have a buttonhole attachment?
Can you drop the feed dogs for free machine stitching?
What type of maintenance is required?
Does it come with a warranty? What does the warranty cover?
What type of support does it come with? Are there classes provided or available for your new machine?
Does the machine have an automatic needle threader? How easy is it to thread?
Where is the bobbin located? Is it easily accessible?
What is the heaviest fabric the machine can handle? Will it handle several thicknesses of denim? How does it sew on lightweight fabrics?
Does it have a free arm for difficult to sew areas?
Take a poll of your friends who sew. Find out what brand machine they use, are they happy with their’s? Find out what they do and don”t like and why. Ask to try their machine.
Do most of your initial legwork on line. Most machine manufacturers have web sites, where you can gain valuable information regarding features and costs. Next, prepare a list of all features you want and start visiting the different sewing machine stores and get a feel for the different machines. Don’t over buy and pay extra for features you will never use.
Choosing the right machine will be easy if you are prepared, it all comes down to requirements and budget. If your budget will not purchase all your needs you might consider a re-manufactured machine, but check for warranties and support.
You could try negotiating a lower price with the dealer, you never know until you try.
To Creative Endeavors
Linda Keaveny
How much do you want to spend? Do you have a brand preference, are you aware that several brands are actually manufactured by the same company. Are the attachments standard or specialized (which could cost more for accessories).
If purchasing a replacement sewing machine, will all the feet and accessories you currently have fit the machine you want to purchase. Be sure the machine you are considering has all the features you want or need.
Does it have a buttonhole attachment?
Can you drop the feed dogs for free machine stitching?
What type of maintenance is required?
Does it come with a warranty? What does the warranty cover?
What type of support does it come with? Are there classes provided or available for your new machine?
Does the machine have an automatic needle threader? How easy is it to thread?
Where is the bobbin located? Is it easily accessible?
What is the heaviest fabric the machine can handle? Will it handle several thicknesses of denim? How does it sew on lightweight fabrics?
Does it have a free arm for difficult to sew areas?
Take a poll of your friends who sew. Find out what brand machine they use, are they happy with their’s? Find out what they do and don”t like and why. Ask to try their machine.
Do most of your initial legwork on line. Most machine manufacturers have web sites, where you can gain valuable information regarding features and costs. Next, prepare a list of all features you want and start visiting the different sewing machine stores and get a feel for the different machines. Don’t over buy and pay extra for features you will never use.
Choosing the right machine will be easy if you are prepared, it all comes down to requirements and budget. If your budget will not purchase all your needs you might consider a re-manufactured machine, but check for warranties and support.
You could try negotiating a lower price with the dealer, you never know until you try.
To Creative Endeavors
Linda Keaveny
Friday, January 11, 2008
his Article Is About How Elliptical Machine Workouts Can Help You
Many people wonder how elliptical machine workouts can help them. There are many benefits of elliptical machine workouts that can not only help you get into shape, but also encourage the most unenthusiastic person about exercising. Elliptical machine workouts have many benefits, and unlike using weights and other types of exercise equipment, elliptical machine workouts are much easier on the body. Elliptical machine workouts do into require any special equipment, skill or fitness requirement, which makes elliptical machine workouts universal. Because of this reason alone, it is now wonder that elliptical machine workouts are becoming so popular.
One of the greatest features about elliptical machine workouts is that they are low impact. This takes a big burden of strain away from your exercises and also helps elliptical machine workouts more user friendly. Due to the low impact, elliptical machine workouts are very safe, as there is a very low chance that you will not injure any part of your body. This is especially useful for people who are new to exercising and are not in full exercise shape, and this makes elliptical machine workouts user friendly for older aged adults. It may be surprising to some, but due to the low impact, elliptical machine workouts actually can burn more calories then form doing regular fitness routines. This can help you reach your fitness goals at a more rapid rate.
Another benefit of elliptical machine workouts is the lower perceived exertion that you feel after a workout. This may mystify some, however elliptical machine workouts really do seem easier and you are working just as hard as if you were doing any other exercise, if not harder. Elliptical machine workouts accomplish this because they copy the natural movements of your body. By doing this, elliptical machine workouts seem easier making it easier to provide a hard workout without it feeling like it is so hard. There is a caution point to this however. You must remember to not over strain your body. Some elliptical machine workouts seem very simple because some machines provide a lower impact then the average machine. For this reason, you want to be sure to keep your elliptical machine workouts at a moderate level and time period. This will help you not work your body to hard and over strain it.
Depending on what type of machine you have, you can make your elliptical machine workouts into full body exercises. This is a great benefit, and even though not all machines provide a full body workout, elliptical machine workouts still provide the highest calorie burn in the shortest amount of time. So regardless of what type of machine you have, your elliptical machine workouts can be done quickly while still maintaining effective results.
Elliptical machine workouts also provide interval training. With elliptical machine workouts you can use different resistance levels and sometimes even different elevation levels to change your workout. This can help you build and lower different workout challenges to your elliptical machine workouts which makes elliptical machine workouts easily customizable.
As you can see, elliptical machine workouts are easy and offer many benefits that other exercise machines and fitness programs do not offer. Elliptical machine workouts are great for all ages, fitness levels and body types. Because of all the great features and benefits that elliptical machine workouts provide, it is no wonder that elliptical machine workouts are becoming so popular.
One of the greatest features about elliptical machine workouts is that they are low impact. This takes a big burden of strain away from your exercises and also helps elliptical machine workouts more user friendly. Due to the low impact, elliptical machine workouts are very safe, as there is a very low chance that you will not injure any part of your body. This is especially useful for people who are new to exercising and are not in full exercise shape, and this makes elliptical machine workouts user friendly for older aged adults. It may be surprising to some, but due to the low impact, elliptical machine workouts actually can burn more calories then form doing regular fitness routines. This can help you reach your fitness goals at a more rapid rate.
Another benefit of elliptical machine workouts is the lower perceived exertion that you feel after a workout. This may mystify some, however elliptical machine workouts really do seem easier and you are working just as hard as if you were doing any other exercise, if not harder. Elliptical machine workouts accomplish this because they copy the natural movements of your body. By doing this, elliptical machine workouts seem easier making it easier to provide a hard workout without it feeling like it is so hard. There is a caution point to this however. You must remember to not over strain your body. Some elliptical machine workouts seem very simple because some machines provide a lower impact then the average machine. For this reason, you want to be sure to keep your elliptical machine workouts at a moderate level and time period. This will help you not work your body to hard and over strain it.
Depending on what type of machine you have, you can make your elliptical machine workouts into full body exercises. This is a great benefit, and even though not all machines provide a full body workout, elliptical machine workouts still provide the highest calorie burn in the shortest amount of time. So regardless of what type of machine you have, your elliptical machine workouts can be done quickly while still maintaining effective results.
Elliptical machine workouts also provide interval training. With elliptical machine workouts you can use different resistance levels and sometimes even different elevation levels to change your workout. This can help you build and lower different workout challenges to your elliptical machine workouts which makes elliptical machine workouts easily customizable.
As you can see, elliptical machine workouts are easy and offer many benefits that other exercise machines and fitness programs do not offer. Elliptical machine workouts are great for all ages, fitness levels and body types. Because of all the great features and benefits that elliptical machine workouts provide, it is no wonder that elliptical machine workouts are becoming so popular.
The Beauty Of The Office Espresso Machine
Nowhere is coffee more needed than in an office setting. You may have had your required morning cup at home or in the car on the way to work. But the coffee provided at the office is absolutely essential to getting through a day coherent and sane. It’s no secret that caffeine – in moderation – is a stimulant that gives a burst of energy and keeps our senses sharp. So it’s no wonder that the coffee that we drink at work has an undeniable effect on our level of performance.
The office espresso machine has the basic components of the standard espresso machine that you use at home but is designed to handle the demand of a busy office setting. Finding the perfect office espresso machine depends largely on the amount of people you have working in the environment. This can help you determine how many cups of coffee the office espresso machine will be responsible for brewing on a daily basis.
Convenience of use and ease of cleaning will also have an impact on the type of office espresso machine that you choose. The semi-automatic office espresso machine would require the user to add ground coffee to the machine each time they want a fresh cup. If you are comfortable with at least partial user participation, then this may be the appropriate choice for your office setting. If you are more comfortable with minimal user participation, then you may want to explore the fully automatic office espresso machine which requires no user participation as the entire process is machine operated. For larger offices with more people, a fully automatic office espresso machine is most likely the more efficient choice.
To find an office espresso machine, you can visit any number of office supply stores. If you have an office supply vendor with whom you’ve built a relationship, you may want to explore the opportunity through them of getting a price break on a machine. Do your research first – the Internet is a great resource – to learn more about the popularity and functionality of different brands. You can also determine the prices you are looking at paying.
The office espresso machine can be an important part of your office environment – even boosting the morale of the office staff. After all, what’s a day at the office without a good cup of coffee – or several even – to help you concentrate and get the job done?
The office espresso machine has the basic components of the standard espresso machine that you use at home but is designed to handle the demand of a busy office setting. Finding the perfect office espresso machine depends largely on the amount of people you have working in the environment. This can help you determine how many cups of coffee the office espresso machine will be responsible for brewing on a daily basis.
Convenience of use and ease of cleaning will also have an impact on the type of office espresso machine that you choose. The semi-automatic office espresso machine would require the user to add ground coffee to the machine each time they want a fresh cup. If you are comfortable with at least partial user participation, then this may be the appropriate choice for your office setting. If you are more comfortable with minimal user participation, then you may want to explore the fully automatic office espresso machine which requires no user participation as the entire process is machine operated. For larger offices with more people, a fully automatic office espresso machine is most likely the more efficient choice.
To find an office espresso machine, you can visit any number of office supply stores. If you have an office supply vendor with whom you’ve built a relationship, you may want to explore the opportunity through them of getting a price break on a machine. Do your research first – the Internet is a great resource – to learn more about the popularity and functionality of different brands. You can also determine the prices you are looking at paying.
The office espresso machine can be an important part of your office environment – even boosting the morale of the office staff. After all, what’s a day at the office without a good cup of coffee – or several even – to help you concentrate and get the job done?
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Looking for a Stretching Machine
If you are looking to start doing a stretching workout on a daily basis, you may be questioning whether you should purchase a stretching machine or not. Some people are able to do all the stretching they need without the use of a machine. Other people find that it helps them see results faster and it makes it much easier to do a stretching routine. To decide whether you need to purchase a stretching machine I recommend that you consult a stretching expert or try out one. If you decide that you like to use the machine, than you will need to decide what model you prefer and where to purchase it.
There are a number of great sources for finding a stretching machine. The best place to look is the internet. Online you will have the largest selection and a better chance of buying them at a great deal. There are many sites that focus primarily on selling stretching machines and there are other sites that don't sell machines at all, but will give you honest ratings and information on different stretching machines. I recommend doing a lot of research online before making a selection so that you get the best machine for what you would like to do with it. Also, if you aren't sure you can afford the machine you like best, look into online auctions and at sites that sell all kinds of random things. These are the places that will typically give you the best deals.
Another way to purchase the machine you want is to go to a store in your local areas that specializes in workout equipment. One of the biggest benefits to buying this way is that you can test out many machines before making a decision. Since stretching machines can cost a pretty penny, it is important that you don't end up with a machine that doesn't focus on the stretches you are most interested in or that it doesn't have the support you need.
The best way to be guaranteed that you are making a good selection and are getting the stretching machine at a nice price is to try out them at a local store and then go online to purchase it at a lower price. Just be sure that you are buying it from a reputable site. You may even want to ensure that you can get your money back if you are unsatisfied, but this may mean that you will have to pay more money for the stretching machine.
There are a number of great sources for finding a stretching machine. The best place to look is the internet. Online you will have the largest selection and a better chance of buying them at a great deal. There are many sites that focus primarily on selling stretching machines and there are other sites that don't sell machines at all, but will give you honest ratings and information on different stretching machines. I recommend doing a lot of research online before making a selection so that you get the best machine for what you would like to do with it. Also, if you aren't sure you can afford the machine you like best, look into online auctions and at sites that sell all kinds of random things. These are the places that will typically give you the best deals.
Another way to purchase the machine you want is to go to a store in your local areas that specializes in workout equipment. One of the biggest benefits to buying this way is that you can test out many machines before making a decision. Since stretching machines can cost a pretty penny, it is important that you don't end up with a machine that doesn't focus on the stretches you are most interested in or that it doesn't have the support you need.
The best way to be guaranteed that you are making a good selection and are getting the stretching machine at a nice price is to try out them at a local store and then go online to purchase it at a lower price. Just be sure that you are buying it from a reputable site. You may even want to ensure that you can get your money back if you are unsatisfied, but this may mean that you will have to pay more money for the stretching machine.
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