Monthly Archives: November 2009
So You Want to Take Your Company Public?
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Raising money has become quite a chore in this depressing economic state so entrepreneurs are thinking outside the box when it comes to obtaining funds for their start-up corporations or businesses in expansion. Institutional lenders are a thing of the past, liberal hedge fund lenders are a mere cast skin of what they once were and with the massive infiltration of scams like shelf corporations and public shells leave the minds of individuals trying to raise funds in perpetual skeptic mode. Though the banks have brought small and medium size business lending to a screeching halt, there are still various turnkey methods that one can facilitate in order to raise the optimal amount of funds needed to pursue their venture.
Have you ever considered taking your company public? Don’t be scared off by the nightmare stories of needing millions in financial backing or the critical and ultra costly SOX 404 audits that can make or break your efforts. There are several ways to raise public capital in a cost effective and rapid turnaround process. If you are considering a public offering in the United States, your options are OTCBB, Pink Sheets, Reverse Merger (not recommended), IPO and Private Placement Memorandum. Obviously the IPO is the most sought after method of raising public funds but it is the most expensive and longest route to funding. OTCBB and Pink Sheets are a great way to raise capital without the expense of an IPO but be prepared to battle investor skepticism and ‘pump ‘em and dump ‘em’ securities scrappers who can have you on cloud nine and swimming in a surplus of cash one day and broke as a joke the next.
The next method that one will run into on their trek to raise capital is the mysterious reverse merger into a public shell. You’ll hear many entrepreneurs talk about this method but few actually understand the intricacies of this process and sadly don’t realize it’s high failure rate until they are sitting alone at their office at 2 am holding their head in their hands when faced with the reality that 99.9% of reverse mergers into shell companies don’t work and they just threw away $300k.
The safest, cheapest and quickest way to raise capital from the public is by way of Regulation D exemption rules 504, 505 and 506. This process is also referred to as a Private Placement Memorandum, Private Placement Memo, Offering Memorandum or PPM. After simply having a professional business plan authored and geared toward raising capital with a PPM, the next step is to see a professional about the Regulation D facilitation. You can pay $20k to an attorney or you can spend around $5k to use a consultant, most companies choose the later. After you’ve had the PPM docs customized, you’re ready to go! Most Private Placement Memorandums only take 2 weeks to put together and file (form d) with the SEC office and then you’re off and running!
The Epistle of Nicodemus Concerning the Birth of Jesus of Nazareth and the Sanhedrin
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The Gospel of John is the most read book in the Bible and Nicodemus is one of its pivotal characters.Nicodemus was a close disciple of Jesus for years and as a Ruler of the Jews in Jerusalem, there was very little Nicodemus did not know about Jesus.But in the same Gospel we are then challenged by an enigma- the recalling of an event so astonishing that for centuries it has been ignored or explained away by those who are in fear of its implications.
The occasion, as recorded in John’s Gospel, ch7, 40-52, was that of the meeting of the Chief Priests, Pharisees and people of Jerusalem about six months before the Crucifixion when they were debating as to whether Jesus could be the promised Messiah and King of Israel. It is clear from the text that none of them had ever heard of Jesus having been born in Bethlehem in Judea, as was expected of any Messiah, and that therefore Jesus must be an imposter.
Also present was Nicodemus, but instead of insisting that Jesus WAS born in Bethlehem, it is evident that like everyone else Nicodemus believed that Nazareth in Galilee was the birthplace of Jesus, even remaining silent when taunted by the Pharisees to try to find any scriptures which foretold that the Messiah, commonly known also as the Christ and the Prophet, would originate from that village.
How was it possible for Nicodemus and everyone in Jerusalem not to have known where Jesus was born, the scene of the Nativity events in Bethlehem being only five miles away and Jesus having been continually questioned wherever he went?Could it possibly be that the these Nativity stories, now included in Matthew and Luke's Gospels, were put together at a later time and inserted into the Gospel stories to make them more appealing?
Car Dealer Advertising, Do You Want Finance Companies Begging You to Accept Their Cash?
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If you’re a business on the venture capital trail there’s no doubt you’ve heard the term that usually shuts most fund raising efforts down before they can actually begin, that term being ‘due diligence’. When an investor from venture capital firm expresses interest in funding your project, the next thing that happens after intent contracts are submitted is the dreaded due diligence process.
A fog of confusion normally lingers over the heads of those about to go through this procedure but if you are informed and prepared this process can go from being a migraine inducing nightmare to a confidence booster no brainier that starts a bidding war between investors. The reality of investor due diligence in the new millennium begins with a solid online investigation using the most popular search engine, Google.
The objective for the entrepreneur is to create a powerful and authoritative online presents with all the bells and whistles an investor is seeking in a well pedigreed executive staff that is asking for millions of dollars in investment capital. Your plan must be well diversified through various online media genres such as video marketing, how to videos, article submission and press releases with content focused on the cutting edge and leadership role your company plays in your industry niche.
In addition to filling your own blogs with new, viable content on a daily basis, you should make it a habit to blog on other industry specific blogs as you lead the investors back to your site with your blog signature. Don’t forget about the power of audio and video Pod-casting. Let the investors hear your voice, then them feel the powerful conviction and intonation in the keywords as you hypnotize them and place them under your spell.
There are products on the market that cater to plastering the internet with your message with a strong focus on company branding and mass media marketing and publicity. You can take your publicity marketing efforts into your own hands by hitting online video, press release sites, article distribution, blogging, social and news book marking among others If you pay attention to the branding aspects of your company with a strong and authoritative position on the internet, due diligence will be as easy as taking a nap!
Bringing It All Together
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You can now compare the two ideas above with my pragmatic view that it is totally normal for the many subsystems of the brain and nervous system to be interconnected in different ways and at different times. If you want to say that that it is a trait of a given person that a particular pair of subsystems interact in a particular way, then I would largely agree. You will have observed some of this. I would, however, argue that since it is possible to learn to alter the nature of the connections, the trait cannot be regarded as fixed.)
If on the other hand you want to call what happens when a particular collection of subsystems is active “an hypnotic state” then I would not mind, though I would simply note that it has proved impossible to find ONE such collection, so that you have simply found one of many possible “hypnotic states”. In practice I avoid the use of the word “state” myself because of this vagueness, preferring to be more precise and instead to describe what is happening in a particular person at a particular time by as detailed a list as possible of what systems are active and inactive, and how they are interconnected.
Nevertheless the generalisation that they all tend to have a focused or limited awareness compared with normal, outward oriented functioning makes a useful step towards the matter of the next chapter. You have probably already noticed in the above experiences that they are most effective if the mind is focused. If there are no distracting thoughts. If there is nothing else distracting happening. In other words it is best if there is no other mental activity. If other mental and physical activity is switched down or off.ded as
The first exercise in this chapter is something that might be familiar to you. It is a relaxation technique that is sometimes called “progressive relaxation”. Something similar can be met in ante-natal clinics; stress-relief courses and so on. But it is also a common starting point for many hypnotists. The simple idea is that you pay attention to a particular muscle or muscle group and think “relax”, NOT in a spirit of “For heaven sake, RELAX! I tell you. RELAX!!” but rather of, “I am asking nothing of you now and so you can stop doing anything, you can go to sleep.” Alternatively you can use the word “sleep” rather than “relax”. It is not that YOU are going to sleep but that a group of muscles are going to sleep.
The Memorable Days of the Life and Works of Diego Velasquez
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Painting is quite a unique expression of one’s self; it is a profound work of art that comes in many varying techniques from abstract to realist, and the possibilities for expression through it are endless. Paintings can be naturalistic and also be representational in nature; it can be taken from political agendas, emotion, symbolisms, or with narrative content.
Not all countries are blessed to have a enormous and rare collection of magnificent paintings like Spain; its museums are known to house numerous historical artifacts and thousands of paintings that are regarded to be great works in the world of painting. If you have a love for painting and planning for a vacation, then there’s no doubt that the country to visit is Spain; its museums are one of world’s exceptional museums, exhibiting rare collection of paintings from different eras and a lot of different artifacts and historical objects. In order for you to truly take pleasure and have a great experience in Spain, you must learn to speak and understand basic Spanish words; you can check in the internet, Rocket Spanish they have basic cultural lessons and Spanish language agendas that they offer for free. Rocket Spanish or Bust is a Computer Assisted Language Learning that can help you speak Spanish fluently.
As you get to know the lineage of Spain when it comes to arts, you will learn that there are a lot of Spanish painters that have established themselves as masters in the realm of painting and most of them had came out during El Siglo de Oro or Spain’s Golden Age. It is also during that era when one painter named Diego Velasquez became most reknowned and acknowledged as the most sought after and highly respected painter. He is also an influential man, being comrades with King Philip IV and his chief minister as his pieces has beed respected by a lot of people as he presented his talent, skills and style in every piece that he makes.
Diego Velasquez was brought about from little nobility on the 5th day of the month of June 1559 in Seville. Quite impressively, he was able to start his apprenticeship with Francisco Pacheco at the age of eleven; Pacheco was also acknowledged as a master painter and he helped develop Diego Velasquez to become a certified painter at a very young age. He married Pacheco’s daughter and got his earnings by doing a number of paintings of religious themes and tavern worls and saved enough to buy a house for his family and another house to rent out.
Diego Velasquez’s career was marked by impressive and extraordinary paintings, pegging him as one of the country’s most revered painters. When he met Marques de Spinola, Velasquez created a piece named Surrender of Breda which tells the victory of Spinola; when Spinola saw the piece, he was stricken with awe and amazement and cannot contemplate how amazing was Velasquez’ ability to express and capture emotions through the realism of his portraits. However, if there is one painting which you can consider to be the best and most popular among Diego Velasquez’s pieces, that would be the Las Meninas; it became so distinguishing of his style that until today, it has made its way into the classrooms of different universities worldwide as people study realist paintings.
How to Keep Your Roof From Leaking
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There are many different areas where your roof can leak. The areas that are most prone to leaking are your roof vents, pipes, chimney, valleys, and skylights. All of these areas have great potential to leak if not properly installed and caulked. As a homeowner, it is very important to have annual roof maintenance to ensure that the wind and elements have not compromised the roofs integrity.
Your roof vents are usually made of soft metals such as aluminum. Years of heavy rains and straight line winds causes the seams to widen and become porous. About every 8 years these roof vents need to be replaced by a quality roofing contractor. You can purchase them very cheap at your local home improvement store.
Your roof will have many penetrations that exit the roof top. Pipes from your plumbing system are usually located on the rear of the home. These pipes will be made of PVC material. Your pipes will have a protective collar at the base. It is very important that these pipes be sealed each and every year to maintain their watertight barrier. Hydro Stop is a great system to use to keep the pipes free of roof leaks.
If your home has a fireplace, then you may have dealt with a chimney leak in the past. Many roofing contractors do not install the flashing or the shingles correctly. Most roofers are unsure how to properly install and maintain a chimney. Brick and Stucco require two sets of metal (step flashing / counter flashing) to water proof the base of the chimney. Caulking of the seams will provide additional support for years to come. GAF has a manual that will explain the proper installation for all types of chimneys.
Debris in your valleys can cause severe roof leaks and cost you thousands in damages. A roof should be cleaned from leaves and limbs at least twice a year. A roof inspection of your valleys is in order as well. The valleys receive most of the water when it is raining and it is important to re-seal each seam each and every year.
How to Make Your Visit to Spain Fun and Safe for Your Child
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Tours are supposed to aid you create happy memories with your family, especially if you go on a vacation together with your child. Spain is a very attractive location to travel to both for adults and for kids because of the many things that you can have fun with together. Spain offers a wide variety of activities to have fun with that even children will not find boring to do; there are beaches to explore, amazing parks to visit, and museums that encourage you to participate as a means of learning.
First time travelers in another country tend to forget some things about the trip because of the lack of experience when it comes to planning. Having your kids with you to Spain, for example, is a great experience for your child, but you have to be certain that you know a lot of details about Spain so you can be prepared for what may happen. Here are some examples of tips that you can put into consideration:
- Emotionally prepare your kids for the cultural experience; Spain could be very different from your own country so it only necessary to be prepared your child for that. Show your child a few illustrations of the location you will visit as well as all the things that you will do together in Spain; tell your kid about the beaches, skiing resorts, and interactive museums in the country. It’s more necessary that they understand what their options are when it comes to dealing with emergency situations; keep your reminders to your child short, easy to understand, and easy to remember.
- Make sure your child has a list of emergency numbers to call; 112 is Spain’s 911, and this should be placed on a piece of paper together with other emergency numbers. Don’t put your children in the care of another child or another teenager and expect them to be safe when you get back. You should also avoid putting articles of clothing on your kids with his or her name on it to avoid predators from calling your child by the name; this is often the kind of opening that predators are looking for when searching for children to victimize.
- Educate your children some Spanish sentences that they can use when speaking with the locals. A few words that are good to learn are Yo no hablo español (I don’t speak Spanish), Necesito llegar a mi hotel (I need to get to my hotel), Tengo que llamar a mis padres (I need to call my parents), and more. You can learn this with your child through sites that offer free language courses like Rocket Spanish; a rapid search on the search engines can tell you more. Rocket Spanish can help you learn the Spanish language as it employs various study methods for a very effective learning experience.
- Put in mind the image of what your children are wearing every day during your vacation; write it down if you have to so that if anything unwarranted happens, you know how to describe what your child is wearing. You should know what your child is wearing daily so that you can easily locate your children or pick him or her out from a crowd. It may seem illogical, it may seem strange, but if you don’t feel like you can trust somebody especially when your kids are in mind, trust your impulses.
A Quick Look on Flamenco and Spain’s Music
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Sound is the method of music which is view as a principal form of art; music has varied elements which are rhythm, harmony, tempo, melody and pitch. In each country and in every culture, music presents an important role in society; it is utilized a variety of purposes such as traditions, religious acts, entertainment and a whole lot more.
Spain has her share of many different music and dance technique and they are as varied as the diverse kinds of architecture that you can find all over the country which are iconic of the era when they were constructed. Spain’s cultural influences had together with it mostly the Ancient Roman and Greek music and dance forms, although several other influences came and made their mark in Spain’s history such as the Visigoths, Jews, Moors, and the likes. To deeply appreciate Spain’s art and music, it is a must to have a trip to Spain and experience it for yourself, however you first need to understand and be able to communicate some basic Spanish language, and the easiest way to achieve that is to search for websites like Rocket Spanish which offer basic Spanish lessons as well as basic Spanish cultural lessons. Rocket Spanish or Bust is a Computer Assisted Language Learning that can help you speak Spanish fluently.
When one speaks of Spanish music and dance culture, there’s one distinct method that is constantly present and which is often considered as representative of Spanish music and dance; Flamenco is, without a doubt, the most famous dance and music style of Spain. Contrary to a lot of people’s beliefs, Flamenco is only considered popular in just one region; Andalusia, an autonomous community in Spain that is known for the beginnings of Flamenco as well as considered the second largest in terms of land area in Spain. The fact is that Flamenco is popular only to Andalusia, an autonomous region in Spain, and it has several dissimilar technique around that area; Flamenco is not a very popular dance form in other regions of Spain.
Flamenco is separated into three areas and is composed of the guitar, the dance, and the song elements. During the time when Flamenco first became known in the Andalusian regions, that region was the poorest and one of the most neglected regions in Spain. The art form continued to flourish even though it was largely ignored by other regions.
Flamenco’s roots can be found in Gypsies who have traveled through or stayed in the Andalusian areas during those times; this region was also populated by Jews, Moors, and other persecuted and discriminated groups. Studies also concludes that there’s an association between gypsy dance culture and the descendants of Moorish music in the 8th century until 17th century in the history of Flamenco; still many also believe that apart from gypsy dance and Moorish music, there is also influence of music from Egypt, India, and the Byzantine church which played a big part in shaping this art form. Since Flamenco is being performed by the poor, upper class society and historians put in little time in recording and studying it, thus very little written records can be read about it. Another reason for problems in knowing the history of Flamenco is that the lower class people have no education and cannot write and they just kept the music through oral traditions; worst of all, the Jews, Muslims and Gitanos, which make up the lower class, were being killed throughout the period of Spanish Inquisition.
Why Should Get Name Brand Inkjet Printer Ink Cartridge
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Why Should Buy Name Brand Ink Printer Cartridge
Consumers will learn that buying new, brand name, ink cartridge for printer quickly becomes quite an expense. Still, there are many other methods to find the equivalent quality standard for a a lot lower cost. The main alternatives are: brand name (OEM) ink cartridge for laser printer, compatible generic ink printer cartridges or remanufactured ink laser printer cartridges.
When you are purchasing a replacement photo printer cartridge, you do have a choice. It is normally believed that you are required to fall for the costly, brand name, cartridge for printer from the maker, or the warranty will become invalid. This belief plainly isn’t true. By law, the use of similar replacement inkjet printer cartridges doesn’t void the printer makers guarantee. In fact, you Might choose to buy less costly matching cartridge for printer, or remanufactured cartridges, frequently with a actual savings of between 40% and 75%. All chief ink printer cartridge brands have matching versions, including Brother, and Xerox.
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Electronic Book Reader Functionality WIth Style
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Part of our old days memories are those times when we spend time going to a leading bookstore to choose the best book for us and that book is usually printed and hardbound. We turn over the pages of those books to be able to know what we want to know. Nowadays with the advancement of technology, electronic book readers are made available for our convenience. Indeed, eBook Reader really makes reading more modernized and a great experience for the people.
Amazon deserves applause when they developed Kindle eBook Reader which created a change from reading a paper-made book to a much more advanced electronic book reader. They initially introduced Kindle. Due to the first one’s downsides and limitations, Kindle 2 was then created. As expected, this upgrade comes with more features than the first one.
The second Kinde is then said to provide more features than the former. In its effort to satisfy people, Kindle 2 has much improved performance, better internal memory, built-in speakers and the text-to speech audio reading capabilities added into it. It also features an extra ordinary keyboard. If you want to have a choice of text font size, you can do it with this kind of Electronic Book Reader since it uses e-ink technology. That technology gives the choice of what text font size works best for you.
Another feature that you can take advantage of is what they call Whispernet. That refers to the free built-in wireless connection that Kindle 2 offers. With Whispernet, it will be easier for you to download those books straight from Kindle store and you don’t have to worry for a longer waiting time since those files will be sent to your machine in just few minutes.
