Solutions for Noisy Neighbours

Having a noisy neighbour can be a really upsetting experience. At one end of the scale, noisy neighbours can prevent you enjoying simple things in your home - listening to music, reading a magazine or just watching a DVD can become difficult. At the other end of the scale, noisy neighbours can stop you sleeping, preventing you getting a good night's rest which can affect other areas of your life. Some noisy neighbours behave not just inconsiderately, but also antisocially - with bullying, threats and intimidation.

Being subject to excessive unwanted noise from external sources can be damaging to your psychological health. Relaxing is made difficult; and being able to unwind can become impossible as you become irritable, on edge and stressed out. No one should have to experience this kind of thing in their own home.

The kind of noise which can have these effects comes in many forms - hifi systems being played too loud, TVs on high, domestic arguments, do-it-yourself noise, furniture scraping on floors, doors being slammed, ball games being played, pet noises, and even just people stomping heavily as they walk around their property. Although many of these things may seem innocuous, and we often prevent ourselves from taking action for that very reason, the fact is that if the noise is disturbing, high volume and ongoing, it can be considered a nuisance and something should be done about it.

What can be done?

Creating lots of noise is not an immediate offence in the United Kingdom, although depending on certain factors, it can become that way. When you are under stress from noisy neighbours, it may seem desirable to get the authorities involved - but before doing so, it is worth considering a less drastic course of action to try to preserve relations with your neighbours. There are things that can be done to try to get the calm you should have in your home before escalating the situation to involve the authorities.

The Personal Touch

Asking your neighbour initially is a good method of solving the problem. It seems obvious, but the personal touch will often endear your neighbour and make them realise the error of their actions. If you plan to approach your noisy neighbour, it is important to think about what you are saying so as not to sound too defensive or to seem like you are attacking them. Always be polite - you may find that they had no idea they were causing a nuisance! If you are friendly and affable, you will likely find that they will stop making the noise and relations will remain cordial. This is important to maintaining your community's cohesion, and to reducing tension between neighbours.

What if you don't know the neighbour?

Without becoming classist, you may live in an area where neighbours who you don't know are perfectly approachable. But more often than not, nuisance noise from neighbours occurs in areas where people tend not to have much community relations, and where the likelihood of antisocial behaviour is muck greater. In the case of such neighbours, it is worth posting a letter through their door, without your name or address, but again, at this stage the letter should follow the guidelines set out above. Be friendly and polite, even though you are being anonymous. This is a good method to use if you live in an apartment block with lots of properties - the offending neighbour will have no idea who sent the letter.

Safety First

Lots of people live in a state of tension with their neighbours, and perhaps even fear. If you feel there is a possibility that your neighbours could retaliate to any complain you make, then do not approach them. As mentioned above, nuisance noise often occurs in less well-off areas, and statistically speaking, antisocial behaviour is likewise much more likely. If you are worried about the type of people your neighbours are, it is better not to make contact and to allow the authorities to deal with the situation. It is their duty, after all - and you are under no duty to put yourself at risk to help the community. Remember if you find yourself subject to threats, intimidation or bullying, you should contact your local police station - and always dial 999/911 if you feel genuinely alarmed or scared about your neighbour's behaviour.

Keep Records

If you do decide to involve your local authority, you should create a record of evidence before you contact them. This way they can deal with your complaint more efficiently since they have proof of the disturbance over a period of time. Note down the type of disturbance, the time it happened and how long it went on for.

Solutions to nuisance neighbours

Being informed is the best way to tackle noisy neighbours.

- make personal contact with your noisy neighbour, if you feel comfortable doing so. Be polite and friendly - remember, they might have no idea they were disturbing you!

- if you do not know them or you would prefer to remain anonymous, post a letter though their door. Again, be polite and friendly.

- if you plan to contact your local authority, first collect some evidence. Note down the time, duration and type of nuisance your neighbours are creating. This will allow the authorities to deal with your complaint quicker.

- STAY SAFE. If you are worried, do no approach your nuisance neighbours. If you think they are likely to become (more) antisocial, then call the police before putting yourself at risk.

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How to Deal With Noisy Neighbours

Noisy neighbours are the number one annoyance to many homeowners and in our increasingly overpopulated island the problem is only getting worse. With more old houses being converted into flats, and new-builds often suffering from thin walls or very little separation between properties, it's incredibly common to hear some sort of noise from your neighbours.

When this is just the occasional ring of a phone or slamming of a door it's quite bearable and you can count yourself lucky this is all you have to contend with. Even if you have completely normal neighbours you could still be subject to their conversations, what they're watching on TV, the sound of their footsteps on wooden floors or even the crying of a baby in the middle of the night. All these ordinary, day-to-day noises become grating if you're constantly subjected to them. You feel like you're being subjected to someone else's life, or that your own life is being intruded upon. Especially annoying is noise when you're trying to sleep - this can disrupt the rest of your day and even affect your quality of health.

So assuming your neighbours are only noisy because of the quality of accommodation you're in (they're not doing anything excessive) what exactly can you do about it? It's one thing to want them to stop playing loud music but all they're doing is flushing the toilet in the middle of the night and waking you up!

Your neighbours may not even be aware of the problem. Or they might even find *you* noisy! If there's an easy solution, for example for them not to wear high heels indoors or to turn get a different alarm clock it's worth just going round and having a chat. Be friendly and make sure they know it's nothing they're doing wrong. After all, if you can hear them chances are they can hear you too. Ask if there's anything you can do to keep your noise down - have you ever used your washing machine late at night?

If you live in rented accommodation, especially if all the flats in your building are rented, talk to your landlord. They have to ensure that your property is properly insulated. Ask other residents if they feel there's a problem too - you could get the building sound tested to see if it complies with regulations. Of course, some landlords are more sympathetic than others. If your landlord has insulated as well as they have to, the onus is back on you and your own feelings about the noise.

Sometimes installing your own sound insulation is the quickest and possibly even only solution. It doesn't necessarily have to be expensive, but you should get an expert to look at your property first. For example, you might think you should insulate the wall between your house and the next but the sound might actually be coming in beneath the floorboards! A professional will be able to tell you the best solution.

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Florida Parenting Plans - Child Support Issues to Consider

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Oklahoma Custody Agreements and Parenting Plans - Highlights From the Law

Custody laws in Oklahoma are found in Title 43 in the Oklahoma statutes. All of these laws are important for divorced or separating parents to now, and there it is particularly essential that parents learn the guidelines from the state about making the custody agreement. In order for this plan to be accepted by the state, it must contain all of the necessary information and the parents must follow the proper procedures. Here are some highlights from the law concerning parenting plans.

1. Awarding of custody. Section 109 in Title 43 details how the state awards custody of the children. This is a big part of the parenting plan, and parents must figure out how they will arrange custody. Custody will be awarded according to what is in the best physical, moral, and mental interest of the child. Either parent may be awarded custody, or joint custody can be awarded. The state gives no preference to either parent because of gender.

2. Parenting plan. Section 109, Part D requires that the court have a final plan concerning custody matters. This plan, often called a parenting plan or custody agreement, is made based on the plan submitted by the parents. If the mother and father are able to agree on the plan, they can submit one jointly that the court will consider. If they are not able to work together, each parent should submit a proposed plan and the court will look at both ideas.

3. Joint custody. If either parent wants to have a joint custody arrangement, that parent must file a plan that shows how the parents will share custody and control of the children. The mother and father can submit an agreement together, or the parents can file separate plans. The plan needs to detail the physical living arrangements of the child, child support obligations, medical and dental care for the child, school placement, visitation rights, and anything else the parents want to include. The court can terminate joint custody at any time if either parent requests it, or if the court finds it isn't in the best interest of the child. A new plan detailing the custody arrangements will then be made.

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How to Increase Sales of Your WebDesign Company

There are various tips that can be used to increase the sale of a company; some of them can be implemented in the design stages of thesites while others are only implemented after thesite has been launched. The first thing to look into when coming up with thesite is the appearance of thesite, with most of thesites it is important that a professional approach be used. It is common for most customers to rely on professionally lookingsites for their webdesign services as opposed to shady lookingsites.

Optimizing thesite is the other aspect that can be used to increase sale on the webdesignsites. In most cases the search engine is the most used tool in searching for results in a given condition and this involves the webdesign services. Search engine optimization is one of the most common methods that is used to attract traffic o onessite, in addition to the search engine optimization search engine marketing can also be used to ensure that the webdesignsite features in lots of searches involving the subject, usually the marketing allows thesite to be ranked higher in standings making it asite that is easily visited online.

Free bites also attract customers tosites and in webdesign company ites it should be the same. Providing the user base with free instructions, information and advice is one of the tricks that one can use to attract users tosites and if the users require services in webdesign the chances are that they will easily contact the company for such services.

A sample trial is one of the products that should be provided in the webdesign company's site to show the users what they expect from the company. Usually this method of campaigning attracts lots of individuals to the site and due to the show case the site attracts the attention of site owners and when used together with SEO it's a great marketing tool.

There are various tips that can be used to increase the sale of a company; some of them can be implemented in the design stages of thesites while others are only implemented after thesite has been launched. The first thing to look into when coming up with thesite is the appearance of thesite, with most of thesites it is important that a professional approach be used. It is common for most customers to rely on professionally lookingsites for their webdesign services as opposed to shady lookingsites.

Optimizing thesite is the other aspect that can be used to increase sale on the webdesignsites. In most cases the search engine is the most used tool in searching for results in a given condition and this involves the webdesign services. Search engine optimization is one of the most common methods that is used to attract traffic o onessite, in addition to the search engine optimization search engine marketing can also be used to ensure that the webdesignsite features in lots of searches involving the subject, usually the marketing allows thesite to be ranked higher in standings making it asite that is easily visited online.

Free bites also attract customers tosites and in webdesign company ites it should be the same. Providing the user base with free instructions, information and advice is one of the tricks that one can use to attract users tosites and if the users require services in webdesign the chances are that they will easily contact the company for such services.

A sample trial is one of the products that should be provided in the webdesign company's site to show the users what they expect from the company. Usually this method of campaigning attracts lots of individuals to the site and due to the show case the site attracts the attention of site owners and when used together with SEO it's a great marketing tool.

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Why webdesigners don't get the respect they deserve?

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Facts, Answers, and Questions That Pregnant Women May Not Know

In my years as a Labor and Delivery nurse I have found that there are many facts, question or answers that are not given to patients when they go to see their physician for their monthly or weekly checkups. They therefore go to such places such as Yahoo answers or forums seeking answers rather than asking the physician partly because their physician maybe too busy to take the time to answer their questions., or the patient believes their question to be to silly to ask. This is never the case

Some of the questions I have found asked is:

1. How do I know if I am pregnant?

My answer to this is wait until you are 2 weeks late with your period and then either go to your physician or get an over the counter pregnancy test and if it is positive make an appointment to see your physician. Many people want to know the next day after having unprotected sex and that is too soon to tell. Waiting is hard but in the long run it will cost you less to wait.

2. How do I know if I'm in Labor?

If it is close to your due date, and you start having contractions, always drink several glasses of water, lay on your side and if the contractions go away then you will know that you are not in labor. If the contractions continue and are consistent, no more than 5 minutes a part and are hard as your forehead then that is when you know you are in labor. You always want to give your labor time to work, since once you get to the hospital, you will get IV fluids and nothing to eat until after your baby is born. If it is your first baby then it could take longer than if you have had multiple births. Always remember to call your doctor if in doubt or call the hospital you are going to and talk to a nurse. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

3. What do I do if my water breaks?

Go directly to the hospital. Sometimes once the water breaks your baby can come quickly, sometimes if you wait to long to deliver the baby can get an infection. If you are not sure than go anyway and be checked. Again it's always better to go and be checked and it be nothing than not to go and it be something.

4. Why am I having contractions when it's not my due date?

Many times it's because you are not drinking enough fluid. It's essential that you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Coke and tea are not good for you or the baby although it's ok to have an occasional glass of either but mostly water should be your main drink until you have your baby. Sometimes you start having braxton-hicks contractions which is getting you ready for the "real" thing but you would be well into your pregnancy before this happens. If you are just a few months then you should call your physician or go to the hospital. Also if you were to start bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy then you would call your physician or go straight to the hospital.

5. What do I do when I go into labor?

Once you are assured you are in labor and if you have been contracting for several hours and the contractions are no more than 5 minutes apart and hard as your forehead, then go directly to the hospital. Sometimes even though your contractions are close together and hard, you may not have started to dilate yet and you may be told to walk. Walking helps the dilation process. This should be done even before you start labor as it will help when the time comes.

6. Is it alright to have sex when pregnant?

Unless your physician tells you different then having intercourse is perfectly alright. Sometimes having intercourse right around your due date will help induce labor but your cervix has to be "ripe" and ready and then intercourse will help. Always ask your physician when in doubt.

7. When and what happens when a patient is induced?

When a pregnant woman goes over her due date 2 weeks she is considered overdue and her physician may opt to induce her so that she will deliver her baby before the baby gets to big. There are various reasons why a woman maybe late, there is no real answer since every woman is different. If a patient insists on being induced because she is "tired" of being pregnant, her physician may give it a try if she is far enough along and the baby is mature enough to be delivered. A word of caution about being induced. If the cervix is not ready, if a patients has not started to efface or dilate then there is nothing that is going to make the baby come before everything is ready. I have seen women come into the hospital to be induced only to have it fail and be sent home. Until nature takes its' course then it's a waiting game and patience is required. If induced the mother is given a IV fluids with a drug called Pitocin mixed with the fluid. This is given slowly, using an IV machine and turned up about every 15-30 minutes. As long as the baby is fine then the Pitocin will continue to be turned up until delivery. After delivery the mother is given a couple of bags of IV fluids with Pitocin so that her uterus will contract and keep her from bleeding. This is done in any kind of delivery.

8. Why do some women have to have C-sections and what is to be expected?

If a baby is breech it is safer to deliver a baby by C-section then vaginally. Sometimes the physician is able to turn then baby and a vaginal delivery can be done but if it fails then a C-section is in order for the safety of the baby. Another reason is if a women becomes preeclamptic and her blood pressure gets very high, she swells and/or has blurred eyesight then a C-section is needed for a safe delivery and so the mother will be safe as well. Preelampsia can turn in to Eclampsia which is very serious and also other things can happen from being Eclamptic which can in the end cause death to the mother and/ or baby. The mother can also have seizures from this problem. If a C-section is required, the mother will have an IV and be given medication to try and lower her blood pressure, usually Magnesium Sulfate. If this does not work, then a C-section will be done as an emergency procedure. The mother may be given an epidural or be put to sleep depending or the situation. A C-section is nothing to be afraid of as so many think.

9. Do I have to have an enema when I go to the hospital to have my baby?

Not Always. Sometimes it depends on the doctor, sometimes it depends on the patient. Many years ago the doctors always ordered enemas but today most doctors do not. Some patients request one especially if they have eaten in recent hours before going into labor. It is embarrassing for some it they defecate while pushing the baby out so therefore they prefer and enema prior to going into hard labor. This is usually done upon admission. Some physicians are of the old school and therefore it is in their orders for their patients to have an enema. Should a C-section be required it is better not to have anything on the stomach because a patient can aspirate during surgery. So it just depends on the patient, the physician and the situation as to whether an enema is given.

10. My advice for the husband/significant other when spouse is in labor.

Do not wear any rings or ties. Unless you want your ring to be dug into your fingers while your wife/significant other is pushing then don't wear them. If you do not want to be choked to death then don't wear ties as many woman don't realize how strong they are when pushing and will grab said tie without thinking. Do not take pictures of your spouse while she laboring unless she agrees as she may make you eat the camera before the baby is born. Be patient and don't take offense to anything she may say as she will tell you she is sorry later. If you can't stand the sight of blood then don't be in the room when the baby is born but just remember you will miss the most precious sight in your life if you miss the birth of your child.

11. Do I really need to have an epidural or any kind of pain medication?

My advice is not to be in pain if you don't have to. An epidural is safe and you can enjoy your labor much more if you are not feeling all of the pain. Most doctors will not allow epidurals until you are at least 3 centimeters dilated. You may be a little uncomfortable having it put in but it's worth while in the long run. Some patients opt for IV medications but these can affect the baby so an epidural is much safer. Some women think that feeling the pain is the brave thing to do and if that is their choice that is fine but I see no reason for anyone to be in pain. Having an epidural is better than suffering.

12. Do I have to breast feed my baby?

No one has to breast feed. Breast milk is good for the baby and if you have the patience to do it then I suggest mom to try. There is no harm though in not breast feeding. My babies were not breast fed and they were always healthy and had no problems from not being breast fed. It's whatever the mother chooses to do. Breast or bottle is fine.

13. Should I have my baby circumcised if it's a boy?

My advice is yes. I say this because as they grow into adulthood, they must keep themselves very clean or they can cause their partners to have infections. The foreskin must be pulled back and cleaned thoroughly or there will be infections. There is nothing wrong with not being circumcised as long they are taught as they are growing up to keep themselves clean.

14. What happens when I am admitted to the hospital and I'm in labor?

Expect to have several vials of blood drawn, and IV fluids started. If you are in a natural pattern of labor then you won't be given anything to help but if your labor is not consistent then as in an induction a drug call Pitocin will be added to your bag of fluids to help you along. You will be hooked up to a monitor that has attachments placed on your abdomen so that your babys' heart rate can be monitored as well as your contractions. You will see you nurse do a lot of charting as your labor progresses. Depending on your doctor, you may or may not be given an enema and it also depends on how far dilated your are. Some physicians also like for the vaginal area to be shaved or partially shaved. Some do not require this at all. If you have requested an epidural then when you are at least 3 centimeters dilated then you can have the epidural. If you prefer not to have an epidural then hopefully you have had classes to teach you how to breathe and what to expect. When you have an epidural you are asked to sit up on the side of the bed, leaning forward over the food tray with a pillow to help support you. You will be asked to bow your back out like a mad cat and to remain very still but to tell the anesthesiologist when you are having a contraction so he/she can allow you time to breath through it before he/she starts to stick you and proceed. Always tell them when you are starting a contraction so they will know when to stop doing what they are doing. If they are really good at their job then they should explain everything to you as they are doing it. It takes a few minutes to get this done and the longer you can be still the quicker they can get it done. Your nurse should be right there with you for support. When it gets time for you to deliver which means you are fully dilated to 10 centimeters, and your babys' head is right at the vaginal opening, then your nurse will put your legs up in stirrups, wash your vaginal area with betadine solution (unless you are allergic), call your physician and have all the instruments ready so when the physician arrives all he/ she has to do is deliver your baby.

Sometimes a patient has to an episiotomy which requires cutting the vaginal opening a little larger to allow the baby to deliver. The physician will then stitch that area up. There will be much massaging your abdomen also called the fundus to keep you from bleeding to much and also so the placenta will deliver. A nurse will take your baby to a warmer and make sure all is OK and give you the baby to hold and bond. If you are breast feeding then if you feel like it then you can go ahead an attempt to breast feed. Don't be disappointed if your baby does not take to the breast the first time. Remember your baby has just had a traumatic experience from being in a nice warm womb to coming into a cold world. So be patient as sometimes this takes time and much patience. Once you have delivered and your bleeding is under control and you have urinated on your own then you will be taken to a post partum unit for the rest of your recovery.

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Pregnancy Questions and Concerns After the Age of Thirty-Five

More and more frequently these days, women have put off having children. Whether it's the desire to become established in a career, or to be better prepared for the responsibilities associated with having a child, many women are waiting till later in life to become pregnant. In fact, some women are waiting until well after thirty-five to have children. Now, with waiting come certain pregnancy concerns after the age of thirty-five as well issues surrounding the health and well being of any future children they may have.

Of much concern is whether age affects their fertility or not. Unfortunately, according to some researchers, fertility does declines as a woman reaches and passes the age of thirty. Some of the reasons for this decline include:

o The number of eggs produced lessens as a woman ages

o Less sex drive, therefore less opportunities to conceive

o The possibility of other gynecological problems

o A decreased number of sperm in their partner

With the advent of new technologies, pregnancy after the age of thirty-five is much safer than it ever has been in the past and becomes more and more so every day. Having said this, there may still be more complications associated with a pregnancy than there would be for a younger woman, but it is absolutely possible to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy. The need for greater precautions and testing will likely result that wouldn't be required for someone younger, but this increased screening is what makes having children after thirty-five much safer.

Another concern of would be mothers is the possibility of Down Syndrome. As it happens, the chances of birth defects such as Down Syndrome do increase somewhat as a woman ages. Normally the chance for chromosomal abnormalities is 1 in 1,400 babies born to women in their twenties. That number increases to 1 in 100 babies born to women nearing their forties. With greater testing, the ability to recognize these possibilities early on is increased dramatically.

Women over thirty-five are also apprehensive over the worry of whether or not there is a risk of miscarriage. According to a number of studies, the risk of miscarriage increases from 12%-15% for women in their twenties up to 35% for women at forty. Stillbirth is also more common in women over thirty-five, as are cesarean births.

For the women themselves, there are other health issues to be concerned about. High blood pressure and diabetes may develop in any pregnancy, but that risk increases for women over thirty-five. This increased possibility of health issues in the mother is even more reason to begin prenatal visits as soon as you find out you're pregnant. The sooner you involve medical care, the more you will benefit from our new medical advances and the better off you will be.

In order to help reduce any possible complications, both to the mother and child, there are a number of preventative steps you can take:

o Get the recommended amount of folic acid in your diet, preferably before becoming pregnant. So if you know you're trying, be sure to eat more leafy green vegetables, dried beans, and citrus fruit. Recommendations are to get at least 0.4 mg of folic acid each day.

o Don't drink alcohol or smoke during pregnancy.

o Limit the amount of caffeine you drink to no more than 300 mg per day. That's about two cups of coffee and a little more than three cups of black tea. Be sure to pay special attention to the caffeine in soft drinks and food items such as chocolate.

o Eat a well-balanced diet. Eat or drink four servings of dairy, and at least one of vitamin C, vitamin A, and folic acid each day. Don't forget to take your prenatal vitamins.

o Get plenty of sleep and rest, and try to stay free of stress.

o Above all else, make sure you attend each scheduled doctor's appointment and follow their directions.

So if you're over thirty-five and are thinking about having children, there obviously is some cause for concern. However, with proper nutrition, medical care, and effort, you can definitely have a healthy pregnancy and become the proud parent of a beautifully healthy baby.

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3 Important Pregnancy Questions You Should Know The Asnwers To

On thing that remains constant in spite of the fact that you are conceiving for the first, or second, or even the Nth time, is that there are queries, which every mom-to-be wants answered. Although the information that can be sourced online, from medical specialists, and sometimes even your own personal experience can be very useful, it is important to note that every pregnancy is unique and a completely new state of affairs is generated always.

Needing to ask pregnancy-related questions is very essential for the health and welfare of the mother as well as the unborn child. Nobody should feel discomfited or embarrassed at posing questions for which he or she does not have the answers. Taking note of this fact, the following are some regular pregnancy queries and their relevant answers.

1.On question that always does the rounds, is that, what is the right amount of weight that a woman can put on, and still be considered healthy?

The answer to this is that, in the case of a woman, who is of the standard size and whose baby too, is normal sized, the weight gain is generally between 25-35 pounds. In the case of a mother who is below the normal weight, the doctors may recommend a higher weight gain.

And finally, where an overweight mom is concerned, a doctor may suggest adding on less weight as far as possible. Whatever the weight category that an expectant mom falls into, what is very crucial is that she should consume healthy meals routinely and always remain hydrated. The significance of this factor cannot be stressed upon sufficiently.

2. A further commonly asked question pertains to fitness. How safe is it to work out during a pregnancy?

This query is quite a simple one. In case the new mom-to-be was full of zip prior to the pregnancy, then she can continue to remain active even during her pregnancy. Obviously, a little bit of reasoning, could help things.

Consult with your physician if your blood pressure levels are on the higher side, or you wish to initiate a new fitness program while you are pregnant.

Perspiring and setting your pulse racing is okay if it is kept within the prescribed limits. An expectant mom will ensure she gulps down plenty of water and stays away from places where sweating cannot take place profusely, such as a hot bath.

3. Limitations with regard to the pregnancy diet are also a frequently asked question. Generally, no restrictions on diet are set for pregnancy in the case of a healthy mother.

Nevertheless, medical professionals do advise consuming only meats that are properly cooked. An expectant woman would be wise to omit Sushi from her diet during this period. Ensuring that the meat is well cooked would certainly help avoid some unfavorable side effects.

Besides, a pregnant woman should exercise caution while

consuming unpasteurized cheeses and raw eggs. The intake of caffeine should be strictly monitored. On the whole, it is not necessary for the diet of an expectant woman to be changed drastically for the sake of the baby's health, even though certain factors need to be taken into account.

Queries pertaining to pregnancy are a vital component of maintaining a healthy and sound pregnancy. Important resources that can be tapped for solutions consist of your physician, books on this subject and the wisdom of women who have gone through the whole process and have lived to tell the tale.

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The Webdesign Business - 5 Surefire Ways To Fail

Several years ago, I launched a small web design company in a rural area of California. Market conditions couldn't have been better, my skill level was above average, and I had a large pool of aquaintences to which I could market.

Within 12 months I went broke.

My business failed because I made some very fundamental mistakes, and made them consistently.

I now work in the web hosting industry. I have had the opportunity to interact with numerous self-employed web designers and have found that the mistakes which I made are extremely common, and usually fatal.

If you are hoping to make a go of your business over the long term, you may want to memorize my top 5 mistakes, and avoid them like the plague.

If, on the other hand, you are determined to run your web design business into the ground, the following list may be used as an expeditious roadmap to failure.

1. Underprice your services

This is the most common mistake web designers make. The temptation is to break into the business by producing a few cheap websites in order to build a portfolio. Don't do it!

Remember that you will only be spending about 40% of your time designing sites. The other 60% will be spent hustling up the next client. If you think your time is worth $10.00 per hour, consider asking for $30.00. This will give you sufficient revenue to pay for all the non-paying time you spend marketing your business.

2. Fail to set and enforce boundaries

Everyone loves a nice guy, and the temptation to be one is a trap which many of us fall into. It's crucial to remember, though, that you are in business for one primary reason - to make money.

You will, doubtless, encounter clients who will pay you for a small website, then end up wasting all of your time with questions about how to remove spyware from their computer and requests to add "one small thing" to an already completed website.

You can avoid this, somewhat, by establishing clear boundaries with the client from the very start. A contract is useful here. Make sure that your client knows exactly what can be expected of you, and what you expect of them.

If your client asks for extras, and you're amenable to providing them, give them a quote. Never toss it in for free. The only thing you have to sell is your time and expertise. Don't give away either.

Remember, you're in business. Try asking a service station owner for a little free gasoline. They would be shocked by your question. Likewise, you should be shocked when someone asks you to provide free service.

3. View your clients as temporary

Many of us get into this business because we love creating something new. By the time we finish a website, we're tired of that site (and sometimes that client) and we're ready to start a new project, and put the old project well behind us.

This attitude can cut deeply into your potential gross.

Over time, your client will need numerous updates to his or her website. updates are sometimes bothersome, but can add a significant revenue stream to your business. More important, a satisfied client becomes one of the major links in your marketing network.

4. Ignore recurring revenue opportunities

During the best of times, web designers live from project to project. While finishing one project, you will be lining up the next.

Every business, however, has slow stretches.

Unfortunately, your own creditors will still expect payment, even when your own revenue slows down.

A wise web designer looks for ways to provide his business with some sources of recurring revenue. Even $400 a month which you can count on can get you through a dry spell.

There are numerous ways to set up some recurring revenue. Take a look at maintenence contracts with your clients, reselling webhosting, etc.

5. Build pretty websites which do nothing

Your best source of advertising is word of mouth. Nothing generates great word of mouth like a satisfied customer. You can build the flashiest, prettiest, most cutting edge websites on the net, but it's all for naught if your site doesn't perform.

Every website has a purpose. That purpose might be to sell goods, leverage an advertising budget, disseminate information, assist in personnel management, or one of a million other possibilites.

Your first job, as a web designer, is to ascertain what the web site is supposed to do. Once you find that "thing" - the thing it should do - make sure that the site you deliver does that particular thing like nobody's business! By doing so, you will ensure a client who will sing your praises at the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce meetings, and to his or her friends and family. A client like this is golden, and will bring a steady stream of customers to your door.

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Hidden Fields In Webdesign SEO

For all websites to receive traffic it is a must to go in for SEO Canada, Internet Marketing Canada is become very popular with all website owners that expect quality visitors and sales from their website. It is also important to have a search engine friendly and user friendly websites. Know more about search engine friendly design read further.

HIDDEN fields

HIDDEN is a value of the INPUT tag. The main purpose for the hidden field is to store values that need to be sent to the server along with the form submission .The Web browser does not display these values. You see the value only if you look at the HTML source of the Web design and search engine optimization

The role of hidden fields will be much more relevant when you get familiar with scripting. During the explanation of element you must have noticed the frequent mention of scripts and processing. A significant part of the function of a involves the use of CGI or ASP script on the server to process the data. Forms are quite meaningless unless they are associated with scripts, as they are the links that interpret the captured data meaningfully and display it back to the reader .Keeping this in mind, We will now move on to the basics of script and understand their role in web publishing.

Web Resources and Popular Books on CGI Scripting

The Internet is also a big resource for obtaining some free cgi scripts. In spite of this it is essential that you learn some basic scripting. As even for small bit of customizing the scripts you need to be familiar with the script programming. Which can guide you in your scripting efforts and provide you with some basic script for your site.

Matt’s script Archive is a very popular resource on the web.

Apart from the Web sites that are mentioned you may across many more by using search engines.

EMBEDDING MULTIMEDIA AND JAVA APPLETS

BY now must be quite familiar with the basics of Web publishing. In this we will cover features that will enable you to enhance your page with multimedia effects. You will now read about including Java applets.

The inclusion of audio and video files into web pages became possible with the release of advanced HTML versions and with the growing capabilities of browsers. Adding video and sound to web pages increases the effectiveness of the content making it much more interesting. You can use sound files as welcome music, as mouse click, sound or as background music to the pages. Similarly, the inclusion of video can help you present events live via a page

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South Jersey Webdesigner and South Jersey Webdesign Tips For You

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Web-design company buys marketing firm

Zipline Communications Inc., a Spokane Web-development concern that does business as Zipline Interactive, says it has acquired a web-hosting and e-mail-marketing company here called Rewire Applications.

Zipline Vice President Ryan Stemkoski says the acquisition, completed last month, will enable the company to use email-based marketing strategies developed by ReWire in conjunction with technologies Zipline already has in place.

Zipline is located at 154 S. Madison and employs 10 full-time employees, he says.

The majority of its business is focused on what's called content-managed web-sites, Stemkoski says. That technology allows Zipline's customers to log in and make changes to a site once it's up and running, eliminating the time and expense required if the site designer had to make each tweak to words or photos. Such systems are becoming increasingly popular in the Web-design industry, Stemkoski says.

The e-mail marketing strategies developed by ReWire allow a user to send email-based newsletters and track whether the messages have been opened and read, and how long the recipients spent reading them, he says.

While ReWire's technology is in many ways similar to that offered by Constant Contact and other e-mail marketing companies, Stemkoski says the amount of analytical data that can he gathered through ReWire's technology is greater. He says the application created by ReWire also can be integrated directly with Zipline's content managed websites, so the user also can host their e-mail content online and track it there as well.

"We're going to use ReWire's technology to enhance the technologies we already have in place so customers can tie in the e-mail marketing directly with the website," Stemkoski says.

He says ReWire's two former owners and sole employees sold their venture to Zipline because they wanted to focus on other careers. Stemkoski declined to disclose the terms of the transaction.

Zipline's current clients include Craven's Coffee, Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park, and the Idaho Ski Areas Association, among others, he says.

Zipline also offers print and billboard advertising design, as well as designing mobile-based websites, which Stemkoski says the company also has integrated into its content-management system.

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Step Parenting and the Parenting Plan

Step parenting has a high learning curve. A new parent comes in and suddenly needs to know all about raising children. On top of that, there are usually child custody issues going on that the step parent needs to be aware of and know about. This may be a lot of unfamiliar ground for the step parent to cover. Here is some helpful information about parenting plans that can make step parenting easier.

Your spouse and the child's other biological parent should have created a parenting plan or custody agreement. If the custody case is still going on, they are still in the process of making this plan. The plan gives details about how the child custody arrangements will go and the responsibilities of each parent. Basically, it is the individual law book that governs this particular child custody situation.

The biggest part of the parenting plan is the custody and visitation schedule. This is something every step parent should know very well and make accommodations for. If the marriage between you as the step parent and the other parent requires a change in the schedule you can do that through a custody modification. It is very important for both parents to follow the schedule exactly. If one parent denies the other visitation, or a parent doesn't show up for visitation, they can be held in contempt of court. Step parents should be understanding about how rigid this schedule is.

An important thing that the parent and step parent should do is keep documentation of the custody and visitation schedule. This can be as simple as a binder with some notes about each visit, or notes about when the visits change. You can also be more high tech and get a computer program that lets you keep track of actual visitation time versus the scheduled time and keep notes in the program. This is especially good to do if the case is ongoing or the parents are continually going back to court.

Another part of the parenting plan is the provisions that the parents must abide by. As a step parent, it is crucial that you understand and know these provisions. Because, if you break one, the parent can be held in contempt of court. People can choose whatever provisions they want. Some people include a stipulation that neither parent can speak negatively of the other parent in the child's presence. Or, that the parents must notify each other when they move. Most provisions are things of that nature.

While step parenting, you can help the other parent adhere to the parenting plan and also suggest options if the parenting plan is still being created. This can help you get a handle on the child custody situation and help you work better with the family.

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Using Your Parenting Plan For Summer Vacation

Summer is that magical time in a child's life when there is no school. For divorced dads, it usually means a switch in the child custody plan.

Planning family vacations and other key dates in your child's summer lead to many questions such as when can we go on vacation, is there a maximum amount of days the kids can be gone, and are there restrictions on where we can go?

You'll want to refer to your parenting plan as every single plan is written differently in terms of summer vacation and travel plans.

Some parenting plans retain the same custody schedule, but each parent can request a extended period of time each summer for vacation, usually two weeks. Typically, you'll need to give your ex at least one month notice of your plans, though I would recommend calling the other parent prior to setting your vacation dates.

Other common parenting plans include the week on/week off schedule that usually allows each parent to take two weeks for a continuous vacation. For those divorced dads who live thousands of miles away from their children, out-of-town parenting plans enable the children to spend most of the summer with those dads who don't get to see their kids as much. It's hard having your kids grow up when you can't be around them as much as you used to during your marriage, but the good news is as your child gets older courts are more willing to grant the non-custodial parents more summer time.

Divorced dads always want to know how far they can take the kids on their family vacation. Thinking of taking the kids out of the northeast to sunny Key West? Usually that's fine so long as you follow the language of your parenting plan, which often will require you to provide a detailed itinerary and contact information. In some cases, you will need the other parent to sign specific paperwork detailing your plans, especially if you want to take the child out of the country. If none of those conditions are outlined in your parenting plan, then you can take your children anywhere.

Also remember that because your child is out of school, those exchange points and times you've become accustomed to have most likely changed thanks to the summer schedule.

The most important thing to remember about the summer schedule is that this is your time with the children. Unless you previously agreed with the other parent to both be part of a particular summer activity, this is your time to do what you've always wanted to do with your kids. Have you always wanted to show them your old college campus? Maybe your kids are fascinated with the highway signs touting the World's Largest Ketchup Bottle. Whatever it is, relish your summer time with your kids.

Just be sure to check your parenting plan first.

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Arizona Parenting Plans and Custody Agreements

Arizona law requires that parents with a custody situation submit a parenting plan to the court. The parenting plan, also called a custody agreement, should include all of the necessary information about how parents will continue to care for and provide for their children after separating. It is important that parents take the time to make the best plan for their children. Here are some helpful ideas for making an Arizona custody agreement.

In Arizona, parents who agree on a parenting plan can work together and submit it to the court. The Arizona supreme court has published some Model Parenting Time plans, and these are considered to be a persuasive authority. Parents can look at these plans to get some ideas, but they don't need to choose one of them. If the parents are unable to cooperate, they will go to custody court and a judge will decide the terms and conditions of the plan. Once a plan is accepted by the court it becomes a legal document.

The first necessary part of the parenting plan is the schedule for parenting time. This is usually referred to as a custody or visitation schedule. It is a calendar that outlines when the child is with each parent, and it shows where the child is every day of the year. The first step for making this schedule is to decide how physical custody will be shared. Physical custody means the time the child spends residing with each parent. One parent can be given sole custody, which means that the child spends the majority of time living with that parent, and the other parent has visitation. Or, the parents can share physical custody, which is when the child spends time living with the mother and father.

Once physical custody is decided, the parents should make a schedule of when the child is with each parent. The schedule should include the everyday schedule which is usually a repeating cycle of custody and visitation. The parents should also add in a holiday schedule, vacation time, and special events.

Along with physical custody, parents need to include information about legal custody in their Arizona parenting plans. Legal custody means the right parents have to make decisions about and for the children. This responsibility can be given to one parent, or both parents can share it. Parents should make sure that the legal custody is clearly defined so each parent knows what decisions they are involved with and what to do to make decisions about the child.

Parents can also add any provisions or stipulations that they want to the agreement. They should include anything they think will help the plan work better or that will help the parents cooperate. In Arizona, parents must include a provision that specifies a procedure for how they will make changes to the plan, and they must include information about how they will periodically review the plan to make sure it fits the needs of the child. Every county in Arizona has individual requirements about what exactly needs to go in the plan. Parents should check with their county courthouse to make sure the plan is complete.

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Answers to 5 Most Embarrassing Pregnancy Questions

There are several pregnancy questions that might be appearing in your mind but you may not be asking the same from your best friend, doctor, midwife because the questions sound downright dirty and you may feel awkward. For example, you may be perturbed about your pee or worried about your wind. This article is your opportunity to get those questions answered.

Q1 - Why Is My Weeing Becoming All Wonky?
It is quite usual during the last stages of pregnancy because your urethra can be displaced and stretched because of the pressure from the baby (particularly if the head is engaged). This is a harmless condition and there is nothing to worry about if your flow of urine is going in an unexpected direction.

Q2 - Is It Usual To Accidentally Pass Urine When I Laugh, Cough, Or Sneeze?
This is obviously one of the most embarrassing pregnancy questions. Well such accidents are quite common during pregnancy, but you have to be very careful about it. There can be two reasons for this - first, it may be because of an issue with your pelvic floor, and second, because of the pressure from the baby. If the latter is the case, don't worry - it's completely usual. But, if former is the case, you are strongly recommended to talk to your midwife or doctor about it. They will tell you how to strengthen that area by practicing some simple pelvic floor exercises.

Q3 - Good Things Are Smelling Bad - What's Wrong With Me?
There is nothing wrong with you and there is nothing wrong in asking such pregnancy questions from your midwife or doctor. It happens during pregnancy because the change in hormones heightens your senses. For example, if you loved coffee before, you may now start hating that smell. In fact, the hormonal changes during those special days make your body pretty clever and it develops a sense of deciding what is good and what is bad for it - what it should accept and what it should avoid. So, if smelling coffee makes you feel sick, it may be because your body is telling you to avoid too much caffeine, as it can be harmful for your and your baby's health.

Q4 - Should Morning Sickness Happen Only During The Morning Hours? Is It Unusual If It Lasts All Day?
"Morning sickness" is just a term to describe the tendency of feeling nauseous during pregnancy. It does not necessarily have to happen only during the morning hours. For the majority of pregnant women, it does last all day. So, there's nothing unusual about it. The best way to deal with it is to eat small meals 5-6 times a day instead of three big meals.

Q5 - What About The Wind? Is It Normal To Fart So Much?
This is obviously one of the most embarrassing situations and it is obvious to feel awkward asking such pregnancy questions. But, it is worth educating yourself on such issues. Well, experiencing increased flatulence is completely normal while you are pregnant. It mainly happens because of the slow digestive process caused by the hormonal changes.

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Common Pregnancy Questions and Answers

If you're an expectant mother, you have questions. It doesn't matter if this is your first, second or seventh (!!) pregnancies. Many of your questions and concerns can be answered by surfing the web and finding useful sights. Also, your healthcare professional is a great resource for answering questions. However, regardless of how trite and minute your concern may seem, you should never feel as if you are an inconvenience. As a mother and for the well-being of your baby you need answers, and the following is a list of common questions and their answers.

The first concern almost all mothers have is "how much weight is healthy for me to gain?" A common range is between 25 to 35 pounds. If a mother is underweight she is recommended to gain more where as an overweight mom can birth a healthy baby while gaining even less than 25 pounds. With this in mind, the most important thing for an expecting mother to do is to eat healthy meals at regular intervals. It is also just as important to drink plenty of water. The importance of the nourishment you provide your body through proper nutrition can not be stressed enough.

"What about exercise"? This too is a frequent question heard by health professionals. Life does not stop as you know it once you become aware of your impending pregnancy. If a woman was active before her pregnancy, it is considered acceptable and healthy to continue an active lifestyle. Of course, each expecting woman should check with her health professional to confirm that maintaining a level of activity is safe. If you are planning on starting a new exercise routine definitely check with your doctor in order to monitor you and your blood pressure. Never push yourself to exhaustion and keep your heart rate at a moderately raised level. Make sure to drink plenty of water and avoid places such as hot tubs where perspiration is limited.

What pregnant woman hasn't wondered about diet restrictions? If a woman is healthy to begin with, there really aren't any dietary restrictions. But, that being said, there are a few recommendations all health professionals agree upon. Avoid sushi since it can contain raw meat. Only cooked meat is recommended. Also, do not eat raw eggs and un-pasteurized cheese. Another common suggestion is to limit caffeine. Basically, if a woman is healthy before pregnancy there is no reason for her to drastically change her diet. By keeping the above considerations in mind her diet will be healthy for her and her baby.

If a woman has pregnancy questions, she is normal! Getting these questions answered is part of having a healthy pregnancy. There are many resources available for the expecting woman, which include her doctor, books and of course, the knowledge from the experienced mothers that surround her.

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Most Common Pregnancy Questions and Doubts For Pregnant Women

There are many doubts and questions in the minds of pregnant ladies, especially the first timers. For all of those who are going through this period, this article will help you with the answers to most of your pregnancy related queries and doubts.

The first and the most common question asked by pregnant ladies is if it is normal to have a period (menses) while they are pregnant? The answer to this doubt is that the regular menses does not occur during pregnancy but bleeding during early pregnancy may signify that there is a failed miscarriage. If you experience any kind of bleeding, you should contact your Gynec immediately.

The reliability of home pregnancy tests as compared to blood pregnancy tests has always been a cause of concern for all pregnant ladies. But the matter of the fact is that both the tests are done to check one hormone which is called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Home pregnancy tests are around 97% accurate when done correctly. Thus it is very important to follow the instructions which appear on the kit, to complete the test correctly and to get an accurate result.

The next question that is often asked by pregnant ladies is if it is normal to secrete milk from the breast prior to delivery. The answer to this question is that Colostrum or the pre milk is secreted in the later phase of the pregnancy. However, it can happen in an earlier stage too. But one must understand that not all women experience this, and it is normal both ways. If you are leaking, you might use nursing pads to protect your clothing. Nursing pads are available in all reputable pharmacies or drug stores.

Two questions that arise in the minds of most pregnant women is if pregnancy symptoms start a week after intercourse (unprotected) and if the urine changes color if one is pregnant?

Answer to the first question is that symptoms are not generally noticeable until around the 5th week of conception, although some women do say they feel symptoms within two weeks. The most reliable symptom is a missed period, so practically it is not possible to feel symptoms just one week after sex. It takes about two weeks for the female body to produce hormones that make you feel those symptoms.

And the answer to the next question is that the change in urine color means that either you are not drinking enough water or that your urinary tract is infected. If you are pregnant, you need more water than usual and this is one reason why urinary tract infections are also very common among pregnant women. If your urine has changed to a very dark yellow, you need to speak to your doctor as soon as possible. However if your urine a bright yellow color, it is actually due to the B-complex in the vitamins.

It is best to clear all doubts as soon as they arise, as some times misconceptions can lead to complications, which in turn can lead to miscarriage.

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Night in Mickey's Penthouse at Disneyland in Southern California

As a travel agent specializing in Disney vacations, I get to experience lots of "magic" everyday. However, one of the highlights of my career was my recent trip to Disneyland to stay in Mickey's Penthouse. This night in Mickey's Penthouse is only available for guests that win the Year of a Million Dreams celebration. Since not everyone gets to experience this suite, it was an extra special trip!

Our visit to Disneyland started with a night in Mickey's Penthouse at the Disneyland Hotel. Upon arrival, we were escorted up a glass elevator to the top floor of the Disneyland Hotel. As we walked to our room, the tour guide talked about some of the history of the hotel and Mickey's Penthouse. This penthouse is on the Concierge Floor with other rooms, but it is hard to miss this room. You see a big red double doors that say Mickey's Penthouse on a plaque. As you enter, all you can do it gasp. It really is Mickey's suite! The colors are all red, black and yellow with Mickey phones, Mickey statues, and pictures of the big mouse everywhere.

As you walk over to the living room, you cannot miss the floor to ceiling sliding glass windows with an incredible view of the Downtown Disney and Theme Parks. It is a beautiful view! The living room area is just as fun with Mickey colors (yellow, black and red) furniture and an entertainment center that has Disney Themed Books (all autographed by the writers) and statues and figurines of Mickey and friends. There is one huge flat screen TV and two smaller flat screen TVs (for the kids). On the ceiling is a huge Mickey Mouse shaped light that changes colors from blue to purple. This Mickey Mouse is the full length of the whole room.

Another fun feature of this room was the magic mirror. Right at the front entrance is an oval shaped mirror. This is Mickey's magic mirror. There are two lights on top of this mirror. Anytime the lights flicker, Mickey Mouse would appear. You could actually interact with you. Mickey would tell jokes and you could actually answer the jokes and he would respond. Mickey Mouse was truly interacting with you in person.

One of the kids' favorite rooms is Mickey's Playroom. The playroom was truly all Mickey Mouse fun with a Mickey phone and lamp (that talked to you anytime you turned it on and off), a huge round bed, bean bag chair, and entertainment center that was the shape of Mickey's head. The entertainment center had lots of entertainment from video games to popular Disney movies. This room also had a sliding glass door with the views of Downtown Disney and the Theme Parks. Right next to the sliding glass door was an Animators Center where the kids could color and draw with black lights.

Some of the extra special features of this night included the exceptional service from the VIP Coordinators, Concierges, and Guest Services. These Cast Members went above and beyond to make sure this night and our whole trip was one to remember. As a past Cast Member, it was nice to experience this trip as a guest and receive the typical magic that we always hear our guests talk about.

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