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Six Steps To Becoming A Powerful Public SpeakerBy Sintilia Miecevole

Public speaking ranks right up there in terms of the things we are afraid to do. Whether it’s the fear of being watched closely by others, or the insecurity and self-conscious feeling of slipping up during the presentation, these six tips will help you give a polished, professional speech that you (and your audience) can be proud of!

1. Know your audience. This is the single best piece of advice for delivering a presentation. What are there interests? Their backgrounds? Why are they coming to hear you speak? What ideas do you have to share with them? Approaching your speech as more of a “me-to-you” discussion rather than a full-blown broadcast makes it less stressful.

2. What do you want your audience to do as a result of your speech? What’s really at the heart of your presentation? By concentrating on the “end result” rather than slogging through the beginning, you create a powerful punch that drives home your message instead of rambling on.

3. Share a story. In public speaking circles, this is called a “hook” – something that gets your audience’s attention and makes them sit up and listen. Start off by asking questions or sharing an experience you had. People like to be active, rather than passive listeners. By giving them something that they can identify with, you’ll find that these people are just like you; that makes giving a presentation a whole lot easier. Be sure your story has a beginning, a point, and an ending. There’s nothing quite as bad as telling a story to an engaged audience and then forgetting why you told it!

4. If you’re selling a product, focus on the benefits instead of the features. People would much rather hear WHAT a product can do for them than HOW it does it. Narrow down your product’s features until you get to the core of how it solves a problem. If you need help with figuring out the difference between a feature and a benefit, ask yourself “So What?” For example, if you’re selling a vacuum cleaner that has a hypoallergenic filter, put yourself in the customer’s shoes and ask yourself “so what?” The answer would be something like, “It picks up dust, mold and pet dander”. Again, “so what?” Answer, “You’ll feel relief from runny nose and sneezing plus itchy, water eyes.” Now THAT’s a benefit!

5 Powerpoint presentations are great but they can be overwhelming – or downright boring. Instead, give your audience something to DO by providing them with fill-in-the-blank flip charts or “team activities”. These help reinforce and emphasize your message in ways that a computer presentation simply cannot.

6. Make sure your speech ends in a way that reiterates the beginning. Speakers can get carried away with the details and leave their audiences asking, “What was the point of all that?” People naturally digest information in “chunks”, so focus on the big picture rather than all the pieces. If the details are just as important, save it for an after-speech handout that the audience can take with them and read over at their leisure.

If you keep these six tips in mind, you’ll not only have an easier time overcoming your fear of public speaking, but you’ll have a very appreciative audience who will in turn be more receptive and eager to try your product or service. Go get ‘em!

About the Author: http://www.bornspeaker.com is Sintilia Miecevole's site with all kinds of speaker information from keynote, motivational, professional and dynamic speakers to car, stereo, motorcycle, outdoor speakers and much more. Be sure to visit http://www.bornspeaker.com for all of your speaker information.

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How To Care For Your Feet The Organic Way And Combat FatigueBy Louise Forrest

Did you know that your foot can reach a whopping 106 degrees Fahrenheit when enclosed in a poorly ventilated shoe? On top of this, your feet (like your hands) do not produce natural body oils which help keep skin lubricated.

Proper overall skin care should always include a foot regimen because your feet do not get near the moisture they need to look young and beautiful any other way.

A main part of foot treatment is foot massage. Massages increase circulation and aid in toxin removal from your skin. Although you can buy a multitude of massage oils and creams, creating a simple organic warm mixture of 6 drops organic lavender essential oil, 1/2 ounce organic olive oil, and 1/2 ounce organic jojoba oil is an inexpensive yet delightful treatment for the foot.

Massage all of your foot with the above mixture. Run your oil over the entire foot and ankle area, then concentrate on individual parts, starting with the toes. Massage each one individually and moved to the ball of your foot. This area should be worked with your thumbs and deep pressure, as should the arch. After massaging the arch, move to your heel.

Take some extra time to work the oil into the heel, especially if it is dry and/or cracking. From the heel, work small circles up and around your ankle with your thumbs. Wipe off all excess oil before stepping into your bathtub or shower. In the bath/shower, use a foot brush to clean, using a good organic cleanser and paying special attention to getting between toes and removal of dead skin on the foot. Moisturize your feet after bathing with a good organic moisturizer.

If feet are extremely dry, choose a heavy cream moisturizer at night, apply liberally and put cotton socks on to aid absorption.

At least once per week, a good organic exfoliating treatment (see "Exfoliation" for recipes) should be used, paying special attention to any thickened areas (these are dead skin areas). These should be applied using a small circular movement. Apply your organic moisturizer after rinsing the exfoliation treatment off.

Foot apparel is important. Pinched feet create more fatigue as well as thickening skin where the shoe rubs. High heels are not good for your feet and tend to cause thickened skin on the outer edges of your big and little toes as well on the ball of your foot, so try not to wear them any more than necessary. Remember that your shoes trap energy (this is why feet get so hot).

By going without shoes as much as possible (at work, this may mean removing your shoes while you are at your desk while at home you can walk barefoot). The muscles in your feet are kept in shape through walking barefoot. Just doing your normal household chores barefoot helps keep these muscles toned.

For tired feet, try this foot soak. You can do it in a foot bath/massager, a tub, a sink, etc. The where and how does not matter, it will invigorate you tootsies! Add 1/4 cup Epsom Salt and 4 drops organic rosemary (or peppermint) essential oil to 3 gallons warm water and soak your feet for 15 to 20 minutes. Apply organic moisturizer afterwards. Adding organic milk to this will help soften your skin because milk has a natural alpha hydroxy acid in it.

Every one has problem areas on their feet from time to time. These quick solutions will help you combat your dry skin problem areas.

Use a pumice stone one heels after foot baths.
Use a heavy organic cream moisturizer (liberally applied and covered with cotton socks) before bed every night.

Apply ripe organic banana (mashed) to the heels and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes, rinse well with warm water.

Soak your feet in milk regularly. A less wasteful way to accomplish this is to use a hand towel doused with milk. Wrap around the foot, making sure that the dry skin problems are in contact with the milk.

About the Author: You can keep yourself looking and feeling great with these great beauty tips at http://www.NaturalElements.co.uk Check out these great products for dermatology management that are natural and organic

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Texas Real EstateBy Seth Willis Jr.

In the south and southwestern part of the United States of America, you will find the second largest state, in area and population, Texas. With its capital in Austin, it is the 28th state which joined the United States. It had been an independent republic, Republic of Texas, for nearly a decade.

Its Long History

Texas has an extensive and proud history to share. Lone Star state, the melting pot of cultures, makes its history one of the most fascinating. It is also home to several famous personalities – from Lance Armstrong in the sports world, to Tina Turner and Kenny Rogers in the music industry to business tycoons like Howard Hughes and Michael Dell. A lot of places you'll crave to visit and uncover its astounding history, one of the reasons why you’ll want to be in Texas.

Now, Texas is known internationally for its aeronautics and energy industries and boasts of having the second largest economy in the US featuring several Fortune 500 companies. Its Port of Houston is also widely used as a ship channel for international commerce being the largest in the United States and the sixth largest worldwide.

More Industrialized Today

Texas real estate is increasingly becoming industrialized with its economy relying largely on oil and natural gas, electric power, information technology, fuel processing, agriculture, and manufacturing. While cotton, beef and oil are the state’s leading products, it also leads the country in other agricultural products such as grain sorghum, cabbages, watermelons and spinach.

Due to the fast-paced growth of the state and the wide-range availability of jobs, Texas real estate has still been comparably lower than the other fast-rising states. These may be owed to numerous reasons, to mention a few are low income taxes, regulated businesses, a good and vast geographical location, favorable climate and a bountiful supply of natural gas and oil.

The Grand Escapade

Aside from a booming economy, you’ll want to be in Texas because you have a lot to look forward to, from the great weekend escapes of South Padre Island to the beach getaways of Galveston Island. Plus all year-round, a number of great festivities are happily celebrated. Over the air Houston Airshow, Texas State Fair, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the famous Gaylord Texan ICE - Grapevine to name some.

Wide Range of Opportunities

It is not a wrong decision to make to invest in Texas real estate for there are a lot of opportunities to reduce your property tax payment, from reducing mortgage interests to writing off on your home improvements. You can truly save your greens in Texas real estate.

Texas is a diverse place to live. A location of some of the tallest skyscrapers in the US, abound with remarkable academic institutions and solid biomedical and energy industries. It is where the world's largest research and healthcare institutions may be found.

Having a piece of Texas real estate carries with it that extraordinary feeling only Texans can have. But locating the right state to perfectly suit all your needs is an enormous task considering the tough decision it entails. It is your choice whether or not to toot your horn for the lone star state of Texas. Hurrah for Texas!

About the Author: Seth Willis Jr. is the webmaster for http://www.planetpads.com and a savvy real estate investor. His focus for Planet Pads is to allow users to showcase their real estate from all over the world .Users can browse properties , rentals , vacation homes and commercial properties from every corner of the globe.

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You’ve Decided To Refinance, Now What?By Robert Michael

Researching and knowing your options is the key to making a responsible decision when you decide to refinance your home. You may wonder how to take advantage of offers like no-cost refinancing, or what type of new mortgage is right for your unique situation. Having the right information and asking the right questions is the key to making a decision you will never come to regret.

First of all, when you refinance, you should keep your long-term financial goals in mind. Something that looks like a great deal in the short-term can actually end up costing you more than if you had never refinanced at all.

No-cost mortgages are one trap homeowners are prone to falling into when they refinance their home. Sometimes, no-cost mortgages are a great way to refinance and save a lot of money. But in some situations, no-cost mortgages can disadvantageous, and some no-cost mortgages are really not the deal they claim to be.

Some lenders say they offer no-cost refinancing when they are actually charging you fees and adding them to the total mortgage amount. Often, these fees stay hidden, and the consumer never knows that they are paying higher monthly payments thanks to a dishonest lender. True no-cost refinancing means that the lender pays all costs on your behalf, charges you no fees for service and DOES NOT increase the total loan amount.

If the interest rate on the no-cost loan is lower than the interest rate on your current mortgage, then you can save thousands by going with the no-cost loan. But be sure to read all contracts thoroughly, and make sure everything adds up. That way, you can avoid being charged any hidden fees that may increase your monthly payments.

Another important decision is whether you should refinance from an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed rate mortgage. Some consumers see this as a no-brainer – isn’t it always advantageous to lock in an ARM to a lower FRM?

The answer is no, not always. If you do not think that you are going to remain in your home more than a few more years, then the cost of refinancing to an FRM may be more than the money you will save on the interest. Again, always keep long-term financial goals in mind.

When is it not a good decision to refinance? In order to benefit from refinancing your mortgage, you must remain in your home long enough to break even. This is called the “break-even” period, or the period of time it takes for the interest savings to cover the cost of refinancing. Often, lenders will figure your break-even period by simply dividing the cost of the new loan by the reduction in the monthly mortgage payments. This is NOT the correct way to determine the break-even period.

The problem with this equation is that it does not take into account the length of the new or old loan. Depending on whether you refinance for a 30 or 15 year mortgage, your break-even period could be much shorter or much longer than this simple equation might have you believe. Be sure to ask your lender if they took into account the length of the loan when calculating your break-even period.

The decision to refinance your home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Knowing what your long-term financial goals are and never losing sight of them can mean the difference between making a decision you regret, or walking away from the closing table a happier homeowner.

About the Author: Robert Michael is a writer for AP Refinance which is an excellent place to find refinance links, resources and articles. For more information go to: http://www.aprefinance.com

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