From standing on your head for 15 minutes a day to cutting your hair to make it grow it back thicker, there is never been a shortage of speculations looking for a miracle cure to baldness. So here’s the truth, much of it surprising, on what could really support those looking for the answer to hair loss.

Does standing on your head in fact make hair grow?

Fantasy. All this is a fantasy put forward in the basis that increased blood flow would combat hair loss. If only it was that easy.

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Eating bread crusts puts hairs on one’s chest.

Fact! Yes, & not primarily your chest. The reason being that bread crusts have 8 times more antioxidants than the rest of the loaf. Studying shows that antioxidants are also a vital part of improving scalp circulation and creating melanin, the hormone which makes your hair thicker.

The more sex you have the less hair you lose.

Fantasy! People don’t have to consider too hard to realise how this myth might have started & numerous balding men have perpetuated. Variations of this myth comprise of the rumour that chemicals released throughout sex will cause hair loss. Again, there are no concrete proof to this nevertheless there is no doubt that men experiencing hair loss will make sure this fantasy is around for many years to come.

Baldness shows how smart people are.

Fact! All this are not a fantasy promoted by balding scientists in white coats, however are actually true. The greater your levels of brain growth protein, the more potential it is for one’s hair to fall out. More on this when those scientists decidedly eventually get their brain cells firing.

One’s short hair cut makes one’s hair grow back thicker.

False! All the hair above skin level is in fact dead, therefore cutting it short comes with no affect on the thickness & strength of hair growing back. The reason for this fantasy is that short, bristly hair could have the looks of being thicker, but once it grows the TRUE state of affairs is revealed.

In the end, if you deeply want a full head of hair it is maybe best to see a professional. One company that has made a name for itself through using sports stars & celebrities to develop the fact that being bald is not cool is Advanced Hair Studio. With a long list of celebrity endorsements stretching back over 20 years Advanced Hair Studio has become one of the very best known hair restoration businesses in the world.

“When, in some obscure country town, the farmers come together to a special town meeting, to express their opinion on some subject which is vexing the land, that, I think, is the true Congress, and the most respectable one that is ever assembled in the United States.”

– Henry David Thoreau,
“Slavery in Massachusetts,” 1906 Houghton Mifflin edition printing

What is it that turns a man or a woman in to an Anarchist? When I ask this question, there are many others that I might as well ask. What is it that makes a person a Communist, a Socialist, a Liberal, a Leftist, a Syndicalist, a Freethinker, a Non-Conformist — all words in to one, what is it that makes a man a Progressive? I know the definitions of these terms. I am quite familiar with that part of the question, “what makes a person a progressive?” A person is made a Communist by his ideal of turning all farms, factories, and mines in to public property. Another individual is made an anti-authoritarian by his ideal for a social organization where authority must respect all the rights of the private citizen. Those who call themselves Liberals are supportive of reform measures in the system, such as welfare to alleviate poverty. All of these individuals, all of these little sects, collectives, and groups work to change the world. Respect for the freedom of association, speech, and thought; demilitarization of all western nations; regulations to protect the working class; a fair tax that takes more from the wealthy than from the poor. It is understood by nearly everyone that these are the common ends that these progressive groups organize to achieve.

The essential premise of every group I mentioned was the improvement of mankind by certain changes, reforms, and other alterations of habit and policy. “By following the suggestions we present here, in heart and in mind, following them as a practice and believing in them as a theory, we will create a better condition of civilization,” they all say, “We will support this change. Some will offer our support in finances, others in action, others in their vote, and others still, just in their voice. In effect, we will be creating a new order of social organization and cultural understanding that will alleviate misery and create happiness.” All of our arguments generally seem to be based on philanthropy; we have the same motives as those men and women who want to end suffering and make a utopia out of the existing social order. That is to say, not that class of individual who calls themselves revolutionary, or even reformer, but one who goes by the title philanthropist, humanitarian, or saint to the poor and unwanted. These people who are trying to improve the lot of mankind when they build hospitals, arrange for funds to cure cancer or educate the people, organize community activities, or they work to feed those whose our social order has hurt the most. This is always the case when it comes to the poor, minorities, or other groups that have been disadvantaged by the present situation of society. Today when we look back, at authors like Saint-Simon who argued for a fund be set up for innovation and technology, or promiment figures like Jane Addams who managed a charity house. While we praise these people as the great forefathers of the philanthropy movements, in their time, they were considered revolutionaries, breakers of society’s tides. In their own time, these defenders of science funds and poor houses were considered unorthodox, maybe even un-Christian and anti-social.

The goals of these humanitarians and revolutionaries are the same: to create a society where there is less evil and greater good. What is the difference, then, between the philanthropists and social agitators? The motives of both may essentially both be the same: we want to create a world that is much more desirable. The philanthropists do this through charity work, while the revolutionaries do this through trying to change the system. The first respect the social order and desire not to change it, while the second feels that all of the ills of our present system are caused by the regulations and laws of the people. The call of the charity worker is, “Work together, in order to help those who have been lost.” But the call of the revolutionary soldier is, “Work together, in order that we might overthrow today’s oppressive regime.” We differ from the humanitarians in many marked ways. Most notable of all differences, there is the question of how society respects these two groups. Rarely has the established order ever taken an opposition to charity groups. They don’t seek to change things, but only to alleviate temporary miseries; and they do this as though the suffering they end is not a part of the system’s excess, but in accordance with the idea that the humans of this society are flawed. They believe in the theory that humanity, not the social relationship, needs to be reformed. Either it’s the poor not trying hard enough, or it’s the wealthy not being liberal enough. The theories of charity workers never ceases to impress the imaginations of revolutionaries.

We want to alter the system, change its rules, revolutionize the social organization. The traditions or heritages that the members of human history have carried with them must be abandoned. There is a better word for such “traditions”: prejudices. And they must be left behind, ignored, and not our source of guidance, if we are going to live cooperatively and mutually in order to achieve peace and happiness. In desiring to change social roles, we revolutionaries act as an enormous threat to those who have power. The defenders of Civil Rights acted as a threat to those the white community that had accepted the prejudices of an ancient society. Martin Luther King’s efforts focused on allowing African Americans in any role in society, whether as members of the ruling class, employees of any business, or students of all schools. The advocates of Free Enterprise were an enormous threat to the feudal lords. They wanted all serfs to be freed from what has always seemed to be a perpetual slavory of the poor and downtrodden. The Feminist movement, the anti-Child labor movement, the Socialist movement, the Environmentalist movement — all of these organizations of citizens were brought together so that the social order would be rearranged for the interests of all. We are a threat to the established “way of things,” this rightfully demonized thing called culture. All of the members who benefit from the culture, all of those who hold high positions, or moderately high positions, all of them have an interest in preventing the revolution from achieving its aims. Whether it creates happiness or not, whether it prevents suffering or not, it doesn’t matter. Their argument is and always will be: “We may or may not believe in our way of doing things. That’s not the point at hand. The point at hand is that I can live like a king so long as you live like a slave. If you stop being a slave, I won’t be able to exist in the lavish conditions that give me luxury and comfort.”

Philanthropists and charity workers organize in order to save the system. Their calling to hand is the betterment of mankind. That is the initial instinct that draws together Socialists, Communists, Leftists, Progressives, and Anarchists in their efforts: the betterment of mankind. However, we differ widely at this point in the road with our brothers of good heart. We want to destroy the system, in order so a more effective social organization can take place, where the miseries of mankind are absent and where his freedom is prized above all else. In their efforts, they are met with kindness and felicity. But in our efforts, as revolutionaries and agitators of the government, the coals under the foot of the giant, we are opposed, detested, and persecuted. The Haymarket Riot was caused by police officers shooting and killing unarmed protestors who wanted an eight hour work day. Thousands of Pacifists were arrested by the government for refusing to take up arms against their fellow brethren of European nations in the first world war. Those who burned their draft cards during the Vietnam conflict were likewise arrested. The authors of unpopular essays, pamphlets, and journals have always been oppressed by society or looked upon with suspicion by authorities. Whether they released publications that question sexual morals or supported equal rights, their books have been censored and their publishers have been fined. There is this enormous structure of the privileged classes, doing all that they can, committing all types of crimes, so that they can prevent this change of organization, these revolutionary changes.

The arguments presented by all Conservative theorists and parties are always the same. Whenever presented with a new reform, an alteration of modern society, a change in organization of social order, we always hear the same arguments. We will always hear their primary argument: humanity was not built for this new system. There is no way that the nature of humans could ever allow for a utopian dream. Man is naturally cruel, greedy, and mean-hearted, and it is his baser instincts that should be given free reign in the social order; otherwise, the functionality that we appreciate of today’s economy would completely fail. “It won’t work!” Of course, though, this was the same argument the Conservatives presented to Abolitionists and Women Suffragists. They claimed that, if the slaves were freed, or if women were allowed to vote, that the nuts and bolts of social organization would snap, and we would end up as hunter gatherers again. They also tell us that these new reforms will compromise our integrity. “By giving women the right to vote, it saps the morality out of men,” is the argument. They will make references to god and religion, or just about any obscure, unknown, unseen principle. Since religion has kept men in shackles for hundreds of years, these industrialists feel content that it can still keep them in slavery for the coming years. Whatever the case, the arguments of these Conservatives always fail. Our social organization is a much more effective system than theirs, in theory and in practice. There is no argument that can bypass that simple fact.

It is we, the Anarchists, the Progressives, the Communists, the Socialists, and the others who want to compromise the position of a few top individuals in order to give peace and liberty to the general population. Because of this, we have a second reason to come together and work in cooperation. We call this reason a sense of justice, of right conquering wrong, of good triumphing over evil; we are motivated to work side by side so that we can achieve the greater good. In marches, we stand face-to-face with riot police. In unions, we always must accept the fact of a lockout or losing our jobs. We are rebellious and non-conformist students in the schools and organizers of the people. The fact that we must band together, that we must have a living and breathing solidarity with our brothers and sisters, that we are fighting together against the enemies of goodness and truth, that there are people who are working to oppress us, all of these facts bring us together and make us fight harder. Philanthropists never bring people together to “achieve social justice” or “eliminate the system that has caused so many toxic excesses.” Only revolutionaries come together in order to obstruct the path of the god Moloch, to organize so that our combined strength is enough to outdo the enormous, centralized, regimented forces of the defenders of slavery. That is where this sense of justice always come from. We unite not just as bringers of a new way of life, the prophets of an ideal civilization realized through cooperative effort. We unite as active and powerful changers of the current standing order. We work together not to ask for scraps from our masters, but to demand and take our liberty back from them!

The first act of becoming a revolutionary is in understanding that the current state of society is not the only way social organization can take place. There is a better way for the world exist and there are better policies for men to adopt. Should these progressive policies gain widespread approval, the primary miseries of civilization will be abolished and the excesses and corruption of the spirit will be eliminated. The philosophers will look at this new culture and this new people, and maybe they will call them ideal, but I know the poets will look upon our new world and say it is free. The second step in becoming a revolutionary is accepting and believing the fact that this free world is and always has been possible, but there are privileged individuals of the current system who have mobilized their power against the interests of the people. In order to set up a food bank or housing for the homeless, philanthropists are not hindered by police officers. But in order to destroy the system that causes starvation and homelessness, we are are attacked, harassed, and beaten by the stormtroopers of the present order. They bitterly oppose us, because if we succeed, then they lose their power, and the world loses all forms of slavery and authority. The third and final step of becoming a revolutionary, of becoming the gunpowder to spark an explosion in social relationships, is action. We must act. We must proliferate these ideas, organize unions, protest, march in the streets, publish, distribute, exchange, cooperate, manage, organize, organize, organize. That is the call to the Anarchist of our world.

The only reason that liberty means anything to us is because authority means something to us. If we were ignorant of their tactics of imprisonment, torture, executions, censorship, and deception; if we were totally blind to their methods of oppression, coercion, and violence, then we would not cling to liberty as an all-serving agent of good. It was not until disease came about that physicians stressed prevention methods of spreading germs. It was not until cancer came about that medical professionals became so engrossed in chasing the cure. And it so happens with our cause: the illness Capitalism and government shows with the extraordinary amounts of poverty, unemployment, and misery. It seems to be a perpetual hell on this earth, solely because the heritage and traditions of our forefathers included Capitalism, an idea that would serve as the right hand to exploitation. The one common string that can be found in all of these progressive movements, whether Anarchist, Syndicalist, Libertarian, Liberal, Communist, Socialist, or Marxist, is to overthrow authority where it is harmful towards mankind. Progressivists of human sexuality argue that the state should have no authority over sexual activity; group of individuals can do whatever they want, so long as there is consent. Unionists always organize so that employers do not have as much authority over them. And those proud members of the civil disobedience squad are in opposition to the government’s use of authority in foreign countries, through aggressive militarism and imperialism. We may use all of these titles and names that we’ve applied to ourselves in so many cases. But the goals of these leftist activists is all the same: to eliminate the painful condition of being a slave in obedience to an unjust authority.

As men and women who seek change in society, our primary objective is this: to organize the social forces in a way that justice, peace, and equality genuinely exist. For this reason, we are in the same ranks as social reformers, organizers of charities, pro-bono legal counsel for the poor, distributors of foodboxes to low-income families, and those who cook food to give to the homeless. What makes us, the revolutionaries of the world, different from these philanthropists is that we believe the misery of society was created by its organization. In our opinion, poverty is not simply the biproduct of the Capitalist, so much as it is the direct result of Free Enterprise. War, Imperialism, and Colonialism, the exploitation of these foreign countries, is not an indirect result of government, but the chief aim of all organized, hierarchial groups. Racism, bigotry, prejudice, and cultural clashes are not so much caused by differences of heritage, so much as they are caused by lack of a truly free education. We analyze society, and see the very causes of all the suffering that humans are enduring. And, as revolutionaries, it is our goal not to repair the damage done by the system, but to change the system. That is the manifesto of a revolutionary.

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Punkerslut (or Andy Carloff) has been writing essays and poetry on social issues which have caught his attention for several years. His website http://www.punkerslut.com provides a complete list of all of these writings. His life experience includes homelessness, squating in New Orleans and LA, dropping out of high school, getting expelled from college for “subversive activities,” and a myriad of other revolutionary actions.

Change is in the air and a growing sense for the need to approach our challenges in a different way. The time seems to be ripe for taking on the challenge of transition, transition leading towards the awakening of the leaders of society recognizing the power behind the Human Dimension.

Looking back at 2004 it becomes obvious that even doing fairly well economically, still means a downsizing in the number of available jobs taking place all over the country. Fewer jobs lead to less income leads to less real purchasing power leads to immense pressure on prices leads to enormous price cuts in order to stay competitive leads to desperate need of cost reduction leads to fewer jobs…a deadly down spiral for the economy in the end.

The awareness that this in the end will hurt the country and its economy much more than admitted is slowly becoming a factor in assessing the situation. Finally questions are asked if the things are done right, but even more important if the right things are done. What everybody wants is the turnaround of the economy producing not only more goods and services at an ever decreasing price, but producing more quality goods and services at a fair price for both, the customer and the supplier. And what’s really needed is an increasing number of available jobs thus broadening the customer basis and accelerating the demand.

Now thinking about this endeavor one will soon realize that there are two sides of the same coin: the exterior view and the interior view, the macro and the micro cosmos.

In the exterior view we have to deal with the Human Dimension in its macro state, i.e. we have to end the illusion that everything must come down in price every day, end this wrong expectation, cut the Gordian knot and thus finally produce more jobs at a fair pay! There is no other way around it, whether we accept it or not. It is about fair trade.

In the interior view we have to deal with Human Dimension in its micro state, learning to understand the Human Being as such and in its interaction with others. We have to deal with the fact that all human beings are constantly communicating, they have no choice by nature, and you cannot “not communicate”.

Human behavior is not governed by logic, rules, obligations, constraints and prohibitions; it rather is governed one hundred percent by feelings on an amazing number of different levels. The interaction between human beings thus is governed also by feelings and not by some imposed artificial rules. Human behavior cannot be controlled by strict orders as we become aware on a daily basis.

We need a complete shift of the mindset away from the “old processes” and towards embracing the incredible opportunities we have at our hands right in front of us, the awesome potential of the Human Dimension in creating lasting success, raising profits for everybody and steadily increasing the number of jobs.

The call goes to the visionary leaders of our society and our corporations!

Walter H. Groth
Institute for Life and Career Transition

Walter Groth founded the Institute for Life and Career Transition with offices in Laguna Beach and Munich. The purpose of the Institute for Life and Career Transition is to set up people to unleash their true potential and discover their true life purpose, and to re-shape the way business is done in corporate world taking advantage of the Human Dimension and providing Caring Leadership.

Walter Groth has a proven experience of 26 years at large international corporations in different leadership positions and an unmatched insight into the Human Dimension.

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The chances of scooping the Euromillions jack-pot is a remote 1 in 76 million but the odds of winning a money prize is a somewhat decent 1 : twenty-four. If the jackpot is not won in a given lotto draw, it is carried forward to the next week that will result in an ever increasing jackpot value. Recent regulations added on the 09/02/07 define the amount of successive rollovers to eleven, with the jackpot rolling out to smaller prize levels on the 11th lottery draw if the prize is not won.

The Euro millions lotto or the Euro lotto, as it’s usually acknowledged, pools the ticket receipts of the nine partaking European countries delivering a whopping European Lottery jackpot. With the amount of nations joining the EU on the increase, that will without question will lead to even more states partaking in the Euro lottery. An increase in the amount of people partaking in the Euro Millions lottery will lead to a continuing growth of the already enormous EuroMillions jackpots.

The recent regulations likewise initiated European Lottery Super Draw which go on twice yearly plus they offer jack-pots in the region of 100 million pounds. The difference with Super-Draws is that the jackpot must be won during the calendar week of the lottery draw; this means, when there is no ticket matching, all the drawn numbers then the top prize will be distributed to the lotto ticket holder(s) on the succeeding winning prize level.

Each player must choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and two Lucky-star numbers from one to nine. During the EURO MILLIONS draw five primary plus two lucky star numbers are then chosen at random from 2 lotto draw machines containing numbered lottery balls.

Even if Property Index may be considered a rather young organization, (they were incorporated only in March of 2007), they have established their expertise very quickly. De facto, they are a pretty hassle free organization fully concentrated on offering their expert guidance to any person who is meaning to rent real property just about anywhere. They affirm to offer you assistance to determine just what you require quick and, obviously, sans pain.

Estate can easily be found across the world in our times, arguably the swankiest area being realty on the market in Portugal. It should be easy as pie to catalogue the glorious real property you can purchase in Portugal, one explanation for selecting realty here being the houses and apartments available and the mega cool possibility to live together with such a keen people.

It’s one of the most trendy regions of the world in our times, and in view of the beauty and the great climate surrounding you here, how could you ever go wrong? Estate in Portugal is very rich in history, culture and art, this realm of the world is home to several sophisticated cultures.

Just one generation ago you would find merely a dribble of English keen on real property in Portugal. Ask any one single person who has relocated to Portugal and they will be certain to corroborate this. Some people would would view it as a negligible vogue and others would view it as a that’s nearly a fixation! The people that are looking to transfer here may range from newly weds keen on a perspective to retired clients who intend to enjoy themselves and settle down.

Note, though, that you might hit on some unmanageables when trying to buy real property abroad - you’ll have to cover 100s of procedures to care about be it when strategising, calling in or finalising. Even if one single step is missed this is sure to bring about large unmanageables not to forget, more important, financial damage.

Obviously, as can be presumed with this sought after location, real property could well be incredibly high-priced in this destination and that is unquestionably owing to the broad buyer demand. However, property buyers doubtlessly are spoilt in such a location so great in terms of bright geography and tremendous surroundings. It’s really got the whole kit and caboodle a client may conceivably hanker after, and then some.

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The healthcare industry term a swollen prostate benign prostate hyperplasia, or BPH. In simple terms this actually means the prostate gland, a gland similar in size to a walnut sited just beneath the bladder and winding around the urethra, enlarges this can impair or potentially stop urinary flow. As most men mature, their prostate enlarges and as a result may result in complaints for example troubles passing urine, reduced urinary flow, and also urinary retention. Nighttime frequency and even recurrent urinary tract infections are further symptoms which can result due to prostate engorgement. What Is BPH? Prostate swelling is believed to be one of the more common conditions of men over 60. An annual testing is suggested for every male in their 50’s and beyond, irrespective of the occurence of any symptoms, for the upkeep of prostate gland wellness. Inability to urinate or blood in the urine is a sign to seek swift medical intervention. Surgery and medication are common treatments for benign prostate hyperplasia. Nevertheless, erection problems or inability to control urination may be observed as a result of surgery. Hypertension treatments or drugs that shrink the swollen prostate are often given to improve prostate gland health, however, medicinal drugs frequently result in negative side effects so what alternative therapies are recommended?

Prostate Gland Enlargment Troubles? Natures’s Way to Achieve a More Healthy Prostate Gland: To allay the symptoms associated with prostate enlargement and to promote improved prostate gland health, many natural treatments can help. Swelling is greatly alleviated by the remedy Afican pygeum, bringing a marked reduction of the more irritating symptoms. A derivative of the fruit of an evergreen tree native to southern Africa, African pygeum has been prescribed on a regular basis by the Europeans as a natural treatment for better prostatic health. A reduction of fats in the diet may help, so will getting more excercise more often, pressure in the prostate should also be alleviated thru ejaculating regularly, it is also advisable to try to avoid staying seate d for a long period of time. Utilizing non prescription antihistamines and even decongestant medicines may exacerbate the symptoms of a swollen prostate gland, therefore use these with caution. Additional recommendations also include not taking any liquids near going to bed in cutting back frequent urination overnight, the reduction of alcoholic beverages and drinking much less coffee and tea can also prove helpful.

There’s also a multitude of other natural treatments used for improved prostate gland function - these include saw palmetto, borage oil, selenium, and also lycopene, which can be obtained from tomatoes. Please do make sure you check with your healthcare professional prior to setting out on the alternative treatment of a swollen prostate gland.

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A PhD hood is normally worn during a postgraduate graduation ceremony. This is a custom that was established in the 14th century and is still maintained in the present day academic arena. The hoods are worn over the graduation gowns as part of the regalia worn during graduation ceremonies and have colors that signify the degree ranking that the graduate obtains. The PhD hood usually consists of a cowl, tippet and a cape. PhD hoods are designed according to the ordinances of the universities from which the scholars are graduating. The hoods can be hired or custom made for them. Where one decides to hire the hoods, they must ensure that they correspond with the colors that the institution requires. The appropriate velvet for a

PhD hood

has three bands in velvet making it different from the bachelor’s gowns. The velvet bands can be found on the sleeves and the gowns also has velvet facing which may be running down in-front of this gown. This velvet has a tint of the color that is supposed to be worn showing the type of field that one has a qualification in. The sleeves of the PhD graduation robes are full as opposed to the bell sleeves from the bachelor’s robes. There are other robes which may expose a cravat or necktie when they are closed, and there are others which leave no space and take up a design that is close to cape-like form. The gown types are designed to either be worn closed or open at the front.
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Girls lingerie sales are growing even in these economic times. With huge stores getting into financial trouble and high street shops shutting down faster and faster, the girls lingerie market is seeing sales grow at an incredible rate.

A well known sexy Lingerie shop in Britain has reported a sales rise by five percent. The main reason appears to be clear, ladies appreciate to feel great about themselves irrespective of how the UK economy is doing. With lots of women and men spending time at home instead of going out, girls are finding the benefits of being sexy for their partners.

For the ultimate in beautiful lingerie, lingerie retailers retail a range of glamorous and affordable lingerie. For the female that loves to appear innocent and pretty there are silk nighties, and for the more adventurous girl there is lace bras and panties. For the ladies that are wanting to entice then there are cup less bras and stockings that is sure to please their partner. Check this sexy bras from Freya, Mademoiselle, Chantelle, Caprice, Adore and Panache.

Of course, lingerie is not only for women. Mens underwear is additionally seeing an increase in sales, mainly due to the media frenzy David Beckham ads for designer Emporio Armani.

And so whilst the British recession continues to grab news headlines, it seems ladies are more interested in grabbing mind-blowing underwear.

Owning your own domain name (.com) is easier than you think. And, if you are in any type of business - even a hobby business, non-profit business or a club/association - having your own identity with a domain name is very important to your professional image.

It is important in:
• Customer recognition
• Easy to find in search engines
• Decrease in the website address length
• Cohesive email address - youremail@yourdomain.com
• Ability to offer additional email addresses to staff/workers/volunteers to keep business issues in a business email
• Personal ownership and pride

Acquiring your domain is really a simple process. All domains must be registered with InterNic. This registration service is offered by a variety of companies, called “registrars”. Registrars have the legal authority to sell the registration of a domain. They each also can set their own prices.

To find a registrar, you can search one of the search engines for “domain name registration” and then evaluate the pricing and what is included. (The company I use is www.TotalWebsitesOnline.com) In today’s market, a registration should not be more than $10 per year. Most are about $8.95 per year. Cheaper offers are there, but watch out for the fine print. More expensive ones are there as well.

Your registration fee should include, at a minimum:
• Complete Email
• Forwarding / Masking
• Starter Web Page (NOT an under-construction page)
• “For Sale” and/or Parked Page (under construction page)
• Domain Name Locking
• Email Forwards or aliases (at least 10)
• Telephone and Email support

Most registrars also offer hosting, marketing and a variety of other internet tools.

Once you find your registrar, you are ready to being the process. Most follow the same basic procedure. They should have a search form or box - “Register Your Domain Name Here” or “Search for Your Domain Name Here”.

Enter your domain name choice - choosing either a “.com” or a “.net”. If you are an organization, you can try for the “.org” as well. I do not recommend any of the other “extensions” such as “.ws”, “.info” or “.biz” as a first choice.

If a domain is already registered by someone else, you are not able to register that domain. Many companies, like TotalWebsitesOnline will offer suggestions that are available if your first choice is not. If your choice is not available, try again.

When you find a domain name that is available, you will have the option to continue with the registration process. You may also have the option to choose the other extensions at a discount. If you have a business, you may want to purchase these, especially if your name is trademarked or you plan on having it trademarked.

Complete the information accurately and be sure to use an email address that you have constant access to. Notices will go this email account.

Many registrars now offer “Privacy Registrations” or “Registrations by Proxy”. If you do not want your information (name, address, phone, email) to be accessible by a search of the InterNic database WHOIS, this is an add-on you might want to consider. Most companies offer this service for about $10 per year.

Once you have made your selections, check-out and the domain is yours!

Marian Brown has been involved with internet marketing since 1997. She has taught courses in website development and marketing online. Visit her site at http://www.totalwebsitesonline.com for more information and to subscribe to the free email newsletter.

Asha of Darfur

Cry, cryoh little Darfur woman
For your sister Janjaweed
[in Sudan’s merciless region

who was raped to death);
Where rape and death run ramped;

And Asha prays the Arabs don’t’ hear
Here sobbing little black tears…
…in fear she will be chained to a bed

In Darfur, by the insidious justice
Of the Arabs, who run ramped?

Ah, yes! In Darfur you’ve guessed,
It is not a crime to raped and arrested;
By the very one who raped, and terrorized

You; it is the conquest…Satan’s ribs!…
Where rape and death run ramped.

#733/6/19/05

Commentary by the author: again we see a political poem, or one taken out of current events. As I read the paper a few days ago, I saw the tears of Asha, and the double standards in this African location, as it plays on the black citizens. It is a shame. There is not much symbolism in this poem, it is not needed. A few lines tell the whole story; as it does throughout the whole poem. In this poem there is nothing for the reader to discover I fear no metaphors, just death, and its current events taking place in this Genocide of rape in Darfur. My symbol if anything, is not private, it is public. Where in many cases a skull stands for death, here rape stands for death. Perhaps I’ve created in this poem my own private symbol of that nature, for many have survived the rapes and the genocide [or killings]; I connect them together to mean the same thing though. For once we have been violated so badly, we die slowly anyhow, or so I feel.

Poet Dennis Siluk see his books at http://www.bn.ocm or http://www.amazon.com