Thoroughbred Race Horse Lovers: Cowboy Needs Help!

If you love cowboys, thoroughbred race horses and helping someone who really needs and deserves it, then this story is for you.

Cowboy, Gary Ladd, spent years shoeing thoroughbred race horses at tracks in Minneapolis. He moved to Farmerville, Louisiana with a dream to breed thoroughbreds for the race track.Gary his wife, La Dan (Danny) Ladd bought High Flight Farm to pursue his dream. They have bred some track winners and things were going well.But disaster struck last year when Gary was diagnosed with terminal Cancer. Unable to physically work the farm and care for the horses, his wife, Danny has shouldered the load of working a full time job to keep the farm running, keeping the horses fed, and taking care of Gary.

It is now at the point where Gary and Danny agree it’s time to get rid of the horses so they can concentrate on getting Gary the medical care he needs. They currently have about 17 thoroughbreds they need to get rid of, either by selling them or giving them away. They would like to sell them, as feeding the horses is costing them about $50 a day. But he needs to get rid of the horses and is even willing to give them away, just to unburden his wife who is now having to care for the horses and him due to his illness. I became aware of this because Danny’s sister is a good friend of mine who lives in Clearwater, Florida. She’s been in Louisiana, away from her own husband, helping feed the horses for months to help her sister. I decided right away that I wanted to help in two ways: (1) I sent a check to the place they buy the feed for the thoroughbreds to help defray the cost until the horses are found new homes, and (2) I decided I would help get the word out to the good citizens of America and ask for help with cash donations for horse feed and to find some people who would want to buy or take one of these thoroughbreds.I’m going to post some pictures of the horses in a minute, but bear with me because if you could donate a little cash for feed, I want to tell you how and where to send it. You decide how much you want to give based on this: It costs $3 per day per horse so that is $51 a day in feed. I sent $100 – felt it was the least I could do to help this good  family in need.So if you want to donate for feed, make your check out to Thomas Nursery & Feed (and in the lower left corner write that it’s for the LADD ACCOUNT}Then mail it to:

Attention: Mrs. Thomas

Thomas Nursery & Feed Company

9695 Highway 15

Farmerville, LA 71241.

Phone number is 318-368-2425

If you want to consider buying / adopting one of the thoroughbred horses, then here’s how to contact Gary and Danny Ladd:

High Flight Farms

Gary & LaDan Ladd

543 Denton Rd.

Farmerville, LA 71241

318-368-2339

Here are pictures of some of the horses and their thoroughbred bloodlines. There are 9 pregnant Mares that are ready to foal (more mouths to feed!) and plenty of 1, 2 and 3 year olds ready to be trained for the race track. More information is available direct from Gary and Danny.

This first photo is of the farm property

Here are pictures of some of the horses and their thoroughbred bloodlines. There are 9 pregnant Mares that are ready to foal (more mouths to feed!) and plenty of 1, 2 and 3 year olds ready to be trained for the race track. More information is available direct from Gary and Danny.

Bruce’s Son - foaled Feb 2, 1989 by Alleged out of Bruce’s Blue Lou by Storm Bird

 Highflight Thunder - 2 year old filly - foaled Mar 27, 2006 by Bruce’s Son out of Thunderous Applause by Cannon Dancer

This story was posted on Sandra Simmons’ Myspace page

Travian Money Cheat fails - how to do better. Video.

Travian Money Cheat is failing - Thousands have been trying to do this recently, but the Money Cheat is just plain not working properly. A LOT of time keeps getting wasted with this. Instead they are getting software that is just not working or the HQ is down and not connecting properly.

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Vista Sucks - Funny Video

Yes, he’s right, Vista IS a hog and I find XP is MUCH, MUCH better. It is NOT likely that their NEXT operating system is better, because they don’t need to ADD stuff, they need to SUBTRACT, until they wind up with …

Windows XP, voted best operating system in 2007.

One other interesting industry anecdote: Apple CONTINUES to market on TV what they DON’T actually have. Once they have improved upon it, they STOP marketing it. It’s crazy. Here the 2 most outstanding TV lies:

In the old days when they had the IBM Power PC Chip, in all their computers (which was 3 times slower than Intel’s), they marketed it always as MUCH FASTER than the PC because they had the super-fast RISC-based 128-bit floating point Altivec processing engine, yet they were losing all business-relevant benchmarks by 2-3 times slower.

Then they finally switched to Intel, now they overclock their laptops a slight little bit so that they don’t last much longer than 1-2 years because of heating, NOW they HAVE the fastest laptops but they don’t advertise it one bit.

Instead, last year they were advertising how much MORE SECURE OSX is than Windows. Mac dude said that “PCs have a lot of security problems”. Again, a total, absolute, fantastic LIE: In 2007 ALONE Apple had to patch over 200 bugs in its Mac operating system, by means of NINE major security updates. And just last month they had to patch 41 flaws. It became so bad that they had to stop lying actually: The Vista Security guy dark glasses TV ad was pulled permanently. It made them look more ridiculous than PC nerd.

Pretty crazy world: It seems that if it’s on TV, it is a LIE, whether it’s an ad or “News”.

The NOT advertised system is the best: Windows XP.

Blue screens, bloatware, and more that is vista! So true! The link for video is below.

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Security Cameras: Four Simple Tips For Small Business Owners

Are you aware that as a small business owner, one of the biggest and most expensive issues facing you is loss prevention? Many small business owners make the mistake of thinking that problems like theft, vandalism, and embezzlement will not happen to them. Unfortunately, research suggests that small businesses suffer huge losses from these types of events every year. Here are four tips that will help small business owners who are considering investing in a security system.

1. Find a security company with a good track record: some security companies position themselves based on cost. And while cost is always of concern, it is more important to get your money’s worth. Your insurance agency should be able to give you a reference for a good security firm to ensure you make the right choice.

2. Say no to “DIY”: some business owners think it is a good idea to set up their own “security system” in order to make money. Using inexpensive web cameras and off the shelf products is not a good way to get quality results, because it turns out that this is very time intensive for business owners, who aren’t always clear about what they are looking for in their security tapes. So don’t do it yourself — instead, it will be worth a little extra to pay a company to provide security for you.

3. Location, location, location: the key to successful loss prevention is to make sure that all locations in your business are monitored by security cameras. Many small business owners err by trying to save money by setting up only one or two security cameras. However, it is important to keep in mind the fact that criminals will stop at nothing to steal from your business — if you have a small number of cameras, they will find a way to do their nasty business in camera free locations.

4. Monitor both employees and customers: it is important to remember that loss prevention must be aimed both inward and outward as both employees and customers can be potential sources of loss. If you are only aiming your security cameras at your merchandise then a bad seed among your employees could easily steal from you. Of course if you are only monitoring you employees than a single theft from the outside can take down your business.

We hope you’ve found these simple tips useful. As a small business owner, we know that your most important goal is protecting your bottom line. Remember, the key to strong loss prevention is using strong prevention. Spending a few extra dollars on loss prevention can ward off thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses.

Preventing losses from theft and shoplifting can be a make or break issue for many small businesses. We have four tips for businesses pondering which security companies they should conisder. Find a company with a good track record instead of one competing strictly on cost. Don’t try to install your own security system; seek help from professionals. Make sure that the security cameras are in positions where they can monitor all of your facilities. Keep an eye on your employees and customers so they don’t steal from you. These tips can save you a great deal of money.

- Edson Buchanan

Training Management: Continuous Changes Are A Fact Of Life For Corporations

Anyone who has spoken to a hiring manager might have heard the common remark that it is very difficult to find good people. Lack of good skilled people is not the reason for this situation. Even though there are plenty of highly skilled and qualified people, they are not available in the job market just for the simple reason that they are happy doing their jobs in their respective organizations. A good reason for this is that they were brought to the level of performing at higher levels through competent business and management coaching, even though they weren’t at this level from the beginning of their career.

Many CEO’s have a Harvard MBA, but below the CEO level a large percentage of management started out at the bottom working their way up. There is no real truth to the idea that one begins at the bottom and stays there for their career. It is widely recognized that competent training management, often referred to as “on the job training,” is one of the primary ways companies increase the value of their in-house talent. This is because that value does not leave the company.

When employees see that a company invests in them, through conferences, seminars, and other forms of training management, they see that they are working for a company that cares about them. This is one of the main reasons that they don’t go on the market, looking for another company that probably won’t treat them as well.

Another dirty secret is that training management works well for companies whose employees don’t know exactly what they’re worth. Unlike employees holding a Harvard MBA, those with training management do not have a piece of paper that suddenly makes them too expensive to hire. At the same time, though, they are often just as motivated, perhaps even more so, after taking on the paid job training than someone who has just slugged through academia. This is one of the many reasons companies are eager for training management.

While change management is important in keeping a company current, training management is at least equally important. If the market never moved, it would be unnecessary. But even the strongest brands and the soundest companies can decay if they refuse to keep up with the world around them. Continuous management is required to keep ad campaigns convincing and workers in tune with the company goals. For these reasons, constant training is required.

While a piece of paper from Harvard never changes, continuous changes are a fact of life for corporations across the world. With the right training and change management, companies can keep on top, turning weak employees into strong ones, and allowing someone with out-dated qualifications into fresh and exciting new areas. And that’s something even Harvard struggles with.

There are not many skilled people available in the job market because they are happy where they are. A major reason for this is that they did not necessarily start out as highly skilled and qualified as they have become, but were elevated to that level through constant and competent business and management coaching. When workers see that a company invests in them, through conferences, seminars, and other forms of training management, they see that they are working for a company that cares about them. Through effective change management, a company is able to keep its workforce very new and motivated all the time.

- George Purdy

Ecommerce Software And Challenge Of Technological Change

The Internet proved to be extremely promising from the very start. At first, people respected it for its wealth of information. When the first e-mail service began operations, it became a new sensation in the communication world. Then search engines happened upon the scene and made it infinitely easier for people to sift through all the information on the Internet in a matter of seconds.

As the Internet evolves, it is now frequently used today for e-business and e-commerce. Clarification of the buzzwords e-business and e-business is important. Electronic commerce is the buying and selling of products, services, and information on networks such as the Internet. Electronic business encompasses any business conducted via the Internet, including e-commerce, dealing with customers, working with business partners, and other business to business communication.

Although e-business and e-commerce may sound the same to you, they are actually considerably differing concepts. If we are referring strictly to business transactions that involve the electronic purchase or sale of items or services over the internet, then we are talking about e-commerce. E-business, on the other hand, describes e-commerce paired with collaborative interactions with customers and industry associates.

Any ecommerce site works on the ecommerce shopping cart software only. There are many high-tech ecommerce solutions devoted to make an internet store launching as easy as surfing the web. What anyone needs is a multipurpose ecommerce store platform having numerous built-in features that will make the online store a success with inventory management, credit card processing, special offers, discount coupons and many others.

The shopping cart program utilized by ecommerce software should be dynamic and expandable. It should have a powerful templating subsystem to allow for unique and comfortable design development, allowing for creativity. Additionally, custom development and web design services at a decent price point are highly desirable and will provide clients with a top-notch custom commerce solution.

There are other considerations. All available ecommerce software need to be extendable. As things change in the community, packages which increase the core abilities must integrate with the original program. Ideally, an Application Programming Interface is made available, so third parties can write extensions and make them available.

Above all, the ecommerce software should be easy to use which means that it should allow easy management of web store simply using a web browser, change the storefront look easily by modifying templates. Any good ecommerce software solution should save time & money so that one can focus on sales instead of wasting efforts trying to make better ecommerce software launch.

Since its beginning as a source of information, the Internet has become a profitable vehicle for commercial ventures. Making email and search engines available to the general public has enhanced this. It has grown exponentially since its limited beginnings, opening an entirely new field of electronic commerce. Ecommerce concentrates on the sale of items over the Internet. Electronic commerce relies on ecommerce software, which creates an ecommerce shopping cart for its customers. This shopping cart program allows customers to browse Internet stores just as in the real world. The program needs to offer purchasers a variety of options to make shopping convenient for anyone familiar with using the Web.

- norman horowitz

Cheap Weddings - Can It Be Done?

The wedding day is something every woman looks forward to. While most of us dream of elaborate weddings with all the finer things, these days those kinds of weddings just aren’t practical for some people. If you really do want to save money and can commit yourself to that goal, cheap weddings are entirely possible. Here are some things you can do to prevent unnecessary spending:

Bridal Shops:

They might try to order a size that’s too big for you; don’t let them. You know what size you wear; you’re the one who’s been trying on wedding dresses. The thing is, they try to convince you because there needs to be allowances for this or that. So you end up needing a seamstress to make alterations, hiking up the price. This is one tactic for cheap weddings: Make certain that they do order your dress in the correct size.

Vendors:

Regardless of the vendor, no matter who it is, be sure you know what all their fees are from the beginning. There could be a lot of extra costs and fees you won’t otherwise know about. This applies to bands, performers, caterers, and others. Ask them right out if they have any hidden fees, and get the agreement in writing.

Don’t Say Wedding:

A tip: Telling the vendor that this is for a wedding is a surefire way to get the worst, most expensive deals possible. This seems kind of silly, but simply telling them that you’re having an ‘event’ can save you money.

The word ‘wedding‘ replaces vendors’ eyes with dollar signs. Suddenly the prices hike way up, often three or four times the price of an event that has just as many guests as a wedding.

Once you have their quote, you can haggle with the prices to get a lower cost. You get cheap weddings by using these kind of tips. So, can they be done? Of course! The only thing is that you need to stick with your budget and steer clear of unnecessary spending.

Want a champagne wedding on a beer budget? Visit Wedding Planner Secrets and discover how to create Cheap Weddings complete with discount wedding rings and everything else you could possibly need.

- Candace Smith

Internet Jobs - New Business Opportunities

There are more and more internet jobs created every day, for a variety of reasons. There are more people interested in working from home now, more people attracted to the wider range of jobs available online, and many people fascinated by the apparent ease with which internet workers are making money.

Through all sorts of new jobs related to the Internet, a lot of new business opportunities exist for those who are looking to create Internet business. The options are increasing day by day, which means that is interesting to consider making money through the Internet, now more than ever.

You can exploit the Internet to increase your income by using Internet’s auction sites as well. There are innumerable auction sites that cater to different needs of the people. Like in other fields the competition is undoubtedly tough in this field too.

Many online selling websites are geared to whatever their customer base is. That’s because any revenue earned is based on the seller who is selling the product. If the sellers do not sell items, then the auction sites do not generate revenue themselves. So, the perks are going to the auction site and the seller when selling on auction sites.

One of these perks is the ability for sellers to set up what is often called an online store. This is the same concept of having a store in the local neighborhood; however, the store is set up online in one of these auction sites. So anybody that is looking for a product that you sell in the online store can find your store and purchase your items.

Anyone looking to make a little extra would do well to consider an online store. An internet job like this is very flexible in terms of when you work and how much income it will yield. An online store also reaches a lot more people than a conventional brick and mortar shop. Potential customers number in the millions instead of the thousands. If more people can see your products you’ll be able to make more sales and more money.

Working online continues to gain popularity as part of the job market. New Internet jobs have opened up numerous new business opportunities and ways to make money. You can exploit the Internet to increase your income by using Internet’s auction sites as well. Many of the online auction sites are geared towards their seller base. Anyone looking to make a little extra with an Internet business would do well to consider an online store. Potential customers number in the millions instead of the thousands. If more people can see your products you’ll be able to make more sales and more money.

- Mark Farrar

How To Raise A Child That Loves To Read

You appreciate a good book and now how important it is in our society to be a good reader. As a good parent, you would like to pass this love for reading on to your offspring. Reading is such an important and actually essential skill in our society, any child that enjoys reading and thus becomes a good reader will have a much better chance of doing well in many aspects in life.

When you think about it there really aren’t many occupations these days that don’t require you to be at least a fair reader. There are manuals and directions to read and of course most office jobs have plenty of memos and emails every day. As early as the third grade your child will be required to do her share of daily reading in a variety of topics. Part of being a good parent is to ensure your child will be ready for all that reading.

Don’t wait to develop an appreciation for books in your child. You can read to your kid from the time she is born, or even during pregnancy. All babies, including newborns love to be held and enjoy the sound of your voice while you read to them. At this stage it really doesn’t matter what you read. Feel free to read your favorite novel out loud.

Once your baby grows out of infancy, she starts to have fun with short picture books. Put her in your lap, read to her and explore the pictures. The best books for your baby now have mostly pictures, preferably brightly colored and little text. Looking at images of other babies is another favorite at this stage and there are plenty of picture books that include photos of babies. Remember to keep the stories short, and look for books that have only a few words on each page. Otherwise your baby will quickly lose interest.

As your baby grows older and reaches the age of two or three, you can start to read books with longer stories and more text to her. Most preschoolers at this stage in their development love to hear books with stories that rhyme. They will often ask you to read the same story sever times in a row. They love to hear it until they have all pages memorized.

Do you see how simple, yet important it is to develop a love for reading in your child? There really isn’t any reason why a parent shouldn’t make reading to their child part of their daily routine, especially if you keep in mind how important this skill is for your child’s future.

You can find more great parenting tips as well as craft and activity sheets, product reviews and even coloring sheets and some great info just for mothers at the Parenting Zoo. Join us today at this fun new online magazine and community.

- Susanne Myers

Refinance Mortgage

Refinance mortgage is when you apply for a second loan in order to pay off another different loan taken up against the same other assets, property etc. With a refinance mortgage loan, you can get a better interest rate versus the mortgage that you already have. If you are looking to pay off your first loan with a second loan, then you may wish to consider the refinance mortgage. It is important to weight and decide the pros and cons of a refinance mortgage before choosing to actually take one out.

There are many benefits of refinance mortgage for e.g., imagine a scenario where you can have some extra money put away, while at the same time your monthly mortgage payment is getting lower and lower. You can save money with the right refinance mortgage loan.

More than likely, your house will be the biggest asset you ever own. For most people, their monthly mortgage payment is also the biggest expense they have every month. So, it definitely is a great idea to use this asset to reduce your monthly outflow and put extra cash in your bank. When you do refinance mortgage, you can take advantage of the equity in your house and make this thing possible.

With a refinance mortgage, you can easily reduce the term of your loan repayment cycle. Imagine, for example, that you originally had a 20-year mortgage and have been paying it for 6 years. A refinance mortgage can shorten this term immensely. Doing this can save you a large amount of interest payments. And with a lower interest rate, your adverse credit mortgage can help improve the overall equity in your home.

Get the right refinance mortgage loan today

- Cryler Nolton