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Lucky to Be So Close to A World-Class Hospital in Durham

ServiceProvider — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:52:33 +0000

We were lucky enough when we were travelling recently in Durham, North Carolina, to be close to a world-famous hospital. On the other hand, we weren’t very lucky to have suddenly needed a hospital while we were travelling! Especially since we were travelling with a two year-old.

My little toddler got food poisoning after we dined in a restaurant one night. Thank God we were able to get him to a great hospital—Duke Medical Center—instead of some po-dunk little community hospital. They made him feel so much better even though he ended up having to spend the night. One of us got to stay with him there overnight, and my husband stayed in the Comfort Inn hotel near Duke Medical Center. I bet they get a lot of frantic family members who have to stay there when their loved ones are hospitalized, and they were very kind, accommodating and sympathetic.

Can you imagine if we’d been on some back country highway enjoying the scenery when this struck my two year-old? It would have been easy to have fallen into that situation since the beautiful state of North Carolina isn’t all “citified.” I just shudder to think what might have happened!

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Renting Computers for Computer Camp

ServiceProvider — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:13:27 +0000

One of the things that I have been doing for the past five summers is volunteering at computer camp. It is a great opportunity for children of all ages to gain an appreciation of computer programming and a chance to see the career opportunities that computer skills can provide. Not only that, but as an instructor, it is a rewarding experience to see the children learning and appreciating what computers can offer.

But after the flood last year, all of the computers at the camp were destroyed. Unfortunately, we had no insurance at the time and therefore the computer camp was in jeopardy. There was still interest from the parents and kids, so we needed to find a solution.

After calling around to the computer stores in town, we found a number of organizations that were willing to offer us computer rentals and laptop rentals at a deep discount so that we could get back on our feet. They knew that this camp was important to the community and important for them in the sense that in some respects we are grooming their future customers, so it was something they just had to do.

We are very thankful for the community’s help and involvement in keeping the computer camp alive and send a big thanks out to everyone that contributed – we couldn’t have done this without you.

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Loyalty Programs Promise Repeat Business

ServiceProvider — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:42:01 +0000

Sometimes it is not enough to have the superior product. Sometimes, you need to think of creative and charming methods to drive business into your store and keep them coming back for more. Loyalty programs are structured to reward, and therefore motivate and encourage, loyal buying behavior.

Reward Cards-some businesses use rewards cards that tally up points from customer’s purchases. When customers reach certain point levels, they can trade in their points for merchandise. The more points a person collects, the more luxurious the gift.

Loyalty Clubs-Many businesses, like supermarkets, encourage customers to join clubs. As soon as the customer signs up to become a member, then and only then, can he or she enjoy the privileges of the club, like discounted groceries or free food items.

Frequent Buyer Cards-many companies, like coffee shops and bagel places, utilize these kinds of cards for repeat business. Basically, these cards are used to keep track of how many items are purchased. As soon as the customer buys, 11 bagels, for example, they receive one free bagel.

Customer rewards programs will not only keep customers loyal to your establishment, they also keep your customers satisfied. After all, who wouldn’t to be rewarded for loyalty?

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The Best Place to Put an Indoor Fountain

ServiceProvider — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:08:48 +0000

Has anyone had a water wall fountains installed in their home? I’ve been thinking about it since I just moved in to a new Village Home with a great big tiled entryway. It’s pretty impressive with a curved staircase and columns, but frankly, the space is sort of one that isn’t very usable-it’s actually kind of a cold space-and I thought one of those Wall fountains would really help to give it some feng shui.

The space is curved, and there’s even a large art niche at one side of it. I’ve thought of just putting a bench there with a plant or something, maybe facing the art niche. But who would really sit there all uncomfortably just to stare at art? Instead. I was thinking of a nice fountain, perhaps in the art niche, with a comfy chair/ottoman thing facing it with a reading lamp. I want to be sure that it doesn’t end up looking too Victorian-ish, and I don’t know if I have enough room for a lounge chair thing. Also, the space is between the front room and the family room, so really-would anyone sit there? And do I want a fountain to be where nobody relaxes? Does anyone have any ideas?

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Vaccinations, Drugs, and Questions

ServiceProvider — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:51:08 +0000

I am getting myself so turned around. My son is a year old now, and I’ve been reading a lot about the vaccinations and medications he’ll have to undergo in the next few years, and I’ll be honest, I’m kind of overwhelmed. Everything has a good side and a bad side, and I don’t feel like I have the necessary information to choose one way or the other.

My sister’s son used human growth hormone and she says it was the best thing he ever did, but then I hear it tossed around on MLB commentary shows as if it’s a bad thing. My father’s dog was given a round of vaccinations and a week later was totally blind in one eye, and he now says that vaccinations are to blame, yet if the dog didn’t get them, she would have been susceptible to far more threatening diseases. I’ve read a fair amount concerning vaccinations and the thought that they cause autism, but my friend who is in pharmacology insists this is just a slanderous claim.

I understand that every good thing has the potential to be used in a bad way, but with HGH supplements and the supposed medical threats and benefits, this is all a little over my head. Any advice?

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Mortgage Training Online

ServiceProvider — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:02:53 +0000

I decided about two months ago to start working on a mortgage education. I have found that this industry is where my true calling is. I like the financial industry and I prefer to work in real estate arenas because of my favor for this market. For these reasons, I set out to find the best opportunities available t help me to learn what I needed to learn so that when I sit for my Florida mortgage licensing course, I will do very well on it. There are many great programs available online and that is reassuring to know.

Since the market is so difficult right now here, I am not able to just leave my job. So, I have been working hard at getting my training while working full time. Being able to do this through online programs is very important to me. The loan officer training that I am getting online is better for me and more readily available to me for complete. I am also getting some FHA training, which seems to be something that many of the potential employers out there are looking for in those who they are hiring. Within a few months, I’ll be readily available to fill those positions.

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Even in Tough Times, You Can’t Afford to Skimp on Life Insurance!

ServiceProvider — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:20:50 +0000

Don’t leave your family with nothing if you’re in an accident; be sure you have a life insurance policy.

With everyone feeling a financial pinch right now it can be easy to rationalize cutting off your life insurance so that you don’t have to pay the premiums. But you shouldn’t be penny-wise and pound foolish, as the old saying goes. It’s in tough times that your family could use a life insurance payout the most. I know that it’s no fun thinking about your own possible demise, but if you’re a husband and the father of children, then you need to take a broad view of things and know that life insurance is one of the best investments that you can make for your spouse and children. That goes double if you have a large family. When your family is counting on your income, even if your spouse works too, then you need to make provisions for them so that they’ll have something to live on in case you’re suddenly struck down by illness or an accident. Even if you’re feeling hammered by the economy, most people can still afford term life insurance. It’s the least expensive option and can still provide your family with some cash to help them recover from the loss of a loved one

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Do You Copy?

ServiceProvider — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:00:35 +0000

Using a 2 way radio for business purposes can save time and money when you can reach a customer, co-worker or boss instantaneously. Today, the location of doing business is always changing as we visit clients, customers and competitors and very rarely do we find ourselves sitting at our desks. The age of leaving a message and waiting for a return call is long over; people expect information and answers and don’t want to wait. Real time information is needed at our quick speed of business and we have the technology to do this.

Whether you are working at a construction site or your delivering products to your customers, the use of a 2 way radio could be beneficial for business. Two way radios are sturdy and getting accessories for a 2 way radio is simple. You can supplement your radio with tactical equipment which can be customized to meet your needs. The connection with a two way radio is clear and direct and alerts the intended party immediately. Waiting for a call back or calling different numbers to reach someone isn’t necessary when using a 2 way radio. The two parties exchange their information and can end their call with a 10-4, over and out.

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