Please Welcome “the Penelope Write Foundation”

The Penelope Write Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been established to cater to the needs of children that reside in and attend schools within low income communities. This organization is being sponsored by Parker & Sons Publishing on behalf of Penelope Write. Penelope Write is a native of Chicago, Author, Graduate Student, and single mother of four children.

The foundation’s overall goal is to enhance the reading and writing skills of students who struggle with finding fun in learning and have difficulty advancing academically in these areas. The foundation itself will implement a Literacy Scholar Program into three (3) schools within the following states during latter of 2010: Illinois (Chicago), Georgia (Atlanta), Louisiana (New Orleans), Mississippi (Jackson), and Tennessee (Memphis).

NOTE:  This program is also being extended to schools within the following countries in order to support their students:  Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Haiti, and Somalia.

Our foundation is extremely ecstatic with presenting your school and its students with the opportunity to enroll into our Literacy Scholar Program course offerings. In order to inquire further, please contact us directly via (773) 291-0629, visit us online via www.penelopewrite.com. Our experienced team of Educational Management Representatives will be sure to follow up with you within 3-5 business days.

In order to provide us with contributions for the organization’s purpose, please visit us online via http://parkersonspublishinginc.com/the_penelope_write_foundation. anytime at your convenience. 

We look forward to your continued support in honor of Penelope Write.

Sincerely,

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“how Do I Buy a Great Mailing List?”

Great Mailing Lists

1. Before you go about finding that great mailing list for your marketing campaign, you need to define your audience. Precisely who is your market? The more precisely you can define your perfect target audience, the better you’ll be able to segment your mailing, and the better your response will be.

2. It is an accepted acxiom in direct marketing that the closer to a consumers’ last purchase you can reach them, the more apt they are to be responsive to your offer. Therefore, try to find a list that is updated and cleaned on a regular basis. An old list is more likely to have invalid records on it than a fresh one.

3. Select a reputable vendor to purchase (remember that lists are “bought” for one-time use only, unless multi-use arrangements have been negotiated beforehand) your list from. The most important criteria is to make sure that they are a member in good standing with the DMA (Direct Marketing Association). If you don’t see the DMA logo displayed on their site, don’t assume it is safe to use them. You can contact the DMA online at: www.the-dma.org.

4. Select a list that most closely mirrors your target audience. For example, if you are trying to sell gym memberships in your local area, make sure you target people who have demonstrated an interest in physical fitness and fall within any specific age, gender or income parameters you may have. Don’t expect to appeal to just anyone.

5. Buy only what you can afford. It is important to test with direct mail. Your first try might not work, don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.

6. Don’t be afraid to raise your hand. Contact the vendor and ask for their suggestions as to what you should test. They are the professionals and can most likely save you a lot of time and frustration. The biggest decision you will have is whether or not to buy a Compiled List or a Response List.

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Being well known for releasing awesome songs, Lee DeWyze have done it again with the release of Falling Slowly. Although this is a fairly new release by Lee DeWyze, “Falling Slowly” is currently one of the top downloads at online music stores such as Amazon and iTunes. There is already a buzz on video tube sites such as YouTube and Falling Slowly is certain to rocket high into the charts around the globe. Make sure you don’t miss out on this latest offering from Lee DeWyze. This song’s reach is not just limited to mp3 downloads, the Falling Slowly ringtone is one of the hottest ringtone downloads around at the moment. If you’re into Lee DeWyze in a big way, you should definitely have some Lee DeWyze ringtones on your phone.

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Better Trades – a Better Teaching Strategy

Do you really want to learn your stock market trading strategies from someone who has never traded?

One of the problems of the Internet is that there are hundreds of people and countless websites that say they know how to use the stock market when they are simply regurgitating the information available everywhere. If you’re trying to build your personal wealth, reading the same information found on virtually every trading website simply won’t help. Fortunately, there’s a better way.

BetterTrades is a truly unique educational company in the world of trading. We rely on live events that you attend in person to ensure that you are learning trading information unavailable anywhere else. Interactive seminars, live mentoring, online courses and specialized trading information are also used to help you get a maximum return. Our interactive multi-training makes BetterTrades an exceptional resource for any trader either new or experienced.

One of the best things about Better Trades is that all of the instructors are experienced traders who have worked extensively with the stock market in the past. With over 200 years of combined experience, you’ll find a team that has written a multitude of books and designed thousands of seminars. You’ll also find the only team who can help you meet your personal wealth goals.

Many of the instructors began their stock market experience with virtually no training. For some, trading was a hobby. As they realized that they were able to fulfill their own financial goals, trading became much more. Because our instructors began their trading career as novices, you’ll get realistic advice that teaches you the necessary skills to get started. Free of the technical jargon that can confuse many beginners, you’ll learn how to make a fortune no matter what the market conditions.

With thousands of satisfied students to date, BetterTrades is an educational company that provides personalized advice. With highly educational classes that will teach you to apply smart trading tactics, you could turn a few hundred dollars into thousands in just a few months. If you’re not trading as successfully as you like, it’s time to contact BetterTrades.

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Harley Builds 3-wheel Motorcycles – Harley Magazine Review of the 2009 Tri-glide

The rumor mill never seems to slow down when it comes to Harley-Davidson and its future bikes. I guess that kind of passion and curiosity is what drives the MoCo. The rumor of a factory Harley-Davidson trike making a comeback after more than three decades is true. The new Tri Glide Ultra Classic will be available at your local Harley dealer in limited numbers as a 2009 model. 

Let’s start with what the machine is and isn’t. It is a genuine Harley-Davidson covered by a full factory 2 year warrantee. It is manufactured by Harley in association with Lehman Trikes of South Dakota. It lists for ,999 (in the US) and is available in the 48 contiguous US states and Canada. It is well engineered, looks good and is a blast to ride. It isn’t a warmed over Lehman trike. I don’t know why this project was internally nicknamed “Boomer” but it was, and now you know.

What’s involved in riding a trike verses a bike? Well, let’s just say that they are exactly the same only different. Quite different. Same throttle, clutch, shifter and brakes. But the handling is more like a car because trikes don’t lean, they steer around turns. So get used to pulling on one side of the handlebars and pushing on the other through the turns. And, thanks to all the extra weight out back, you’ll have to slip the clutch a bit more and give it a bit more throttle coming off a stop than with a bike. Plus you can keep your feet on the floorboards all the time, even at a full stop. And always remember that your machine is a lot wider than a bike, even a bagger, when going through narrow spaces. And just because you missed the pothole in the road with your front tire doesn’t mean you’ll miss it with your rear ones. And. . . well you get the idea. Trikes and bikes are simply different.

Out on the road the Tri Glide is impressive. I have ridden several old and new trikes over the years and feel this is the best of the breed. Superior handling, a healthy power train and top notch fit and finish – and this was on a pre-production model! The low and high speed handling is more neutral than I expect from a trike. I suspect the purpose-build frame and specific fork geometry and rear suspension has a lot to do with that. Once you get used to slipping the clutch slightly from a dead stop and push/pull steering on the handlebars, riding the Tri Glide is a blast. I predict these machines will sell out quickly with a waiting line once word is out on how much fun they are.  Anyone who has ridden a two-wheel motorcycle will quickly take to the Tri Glide and will be confidently cruising the highways and slicing through zig zag turns on back roads in no time.

In our discussions with Harley’s marketing and engineering staff we heard how the main goal for the Tri Glide was “to extend riding access” which we took to mean extending the riding season (trikes handle better in snow, ice and rain than bikes do) as well as making people more comfortable riding a stable three-wheeler than a less stable two-wheeler. The Harley staffers told us their target customers tend to be more experienced riders.  One of the senior people confided in us “A lot of people who try a Tri Glide for the first time are pleased and surprised with the ride.” After we put some miles on one we have to agree,

Unlike any other current model Harley-Davidson that I am aware of, the host portion of the new Tri Glides are built on a new assembly line in the York factory. It is then shipped to the Lehman factory in South Dakota to be finished. From there, the complete machines are shipped to Milwaukee where they are forwarded on to the dealer network. When we asked about the relationship between Lehman Trikes and Harley-Davidson we were told that Lehman is actively involved in the process, but the Harley Tri Glides are quite different than Lehman’s own Ultra-based trikes. While the Lehman version uses a modified stock Harley FL frame and one-piece rear body section, the Tri Glides use unique, purpose-built frames and separate rear body sections and fenders. Harley assured us the current association with Lehman is not based on a buy-out or a joint venture. Harley views Lehman as a supplier.

OK, so what else is unique or unusual about the Tri Glide? We have already touched on the specific-to-this-model frame with increased fork angle and less trail for better steering effort. It has an electronic hand control to activate the optional electric reverse motor. The front forks are longer than those on the two-wheel Ultras and have an external steering stabilizer for a more consistent ride.

The front wheel is a 16 inch hoop, the rears are 15 inchers. The wheels and brake rotors all match. Machines with this much weight need good brakes, and the front dual Brembos are up to the task.  The 103 cubic inch engine mated with a heavy duty police-style clutch offers sufficient power to get down the road quite smartly. The Tri Glide has a unique transmission case and rear mounts are also different from the stock Harley Ultra two-wheel version. There is a standard oil cooler to help keep engine temperatures down, and the new for 2009 mufflers compliment the modified header pipes.

The Tour Pak is rated for up to 30 pounds of cargo, and the trunk, featuring hidden hinges and a lockable latch, can handle an additional 50 pounds in 4.3 cubic feet. We like the rear fenders are separate from the trunk and attached to it. Typically the trunk and rear fenders on most trikes are built as one unit making repairs or replacement quite expensive. 

Apparently Harley management had been considering the possibility of adding a trike to the line-up for some time but there were many issues to deal with. These included safety concerns, marketing options, and manufacturing challenges. When we asked about the stability of a Tri Glide in various real world riding conditions, one of the Harley engineers responded by saying they designed it with several goals in mind. “We wanted it to slip” he said, “before it would tip.”

2 critical measures the trike had to pass were the lane change maneuver at highway speeds, and the steady state turn (in tight circles at increasing speeds). The trike accomplished both with room to spare. Harley management ok’d the project when they realized the Ultra-based Tri Glide can go faster and corner harder than a stock Harley Ultra motorcycle “so we felt a comfort zone there.”

All the 2009 Tri Glides will be based on Ultra Classics. But Harley isn’t saying whether this might change in the future to expand across other models using V-Rods, Dynas or Sportsters as the base. However, given the fact that Harley considers the Tri Glide a new separate model platform, I’d bet there are more variations in the works. Personally, I’d like to see a water-cooled V-Rod powered trike.

Harley is planning on building only 2500 Tri Glides for 2009 in three color options – Vivid Black, Dark Blue Pearl or Red Hot Sunglo, and plans are for them to be available in Harley dealerships in August 2008. MSRP is ,999, which is significantly less than a similar Lehman Harley Ultra, and the Tri Glide comes with a 2-year factory warrantee. Want one? Better get your name and deposit to your dealer ASAP. They are going to go fast.

Interested in learning more about Harley motorcycles, from Sportsters to Softails and touring FL motorcycles? Check out motorcycle bulletin board and Harley forum www.aimag.com, run by American Iron Magazine, where this article was first published.

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What to do when your family feels he is not good enough for you

Parents and loved ones always seem to put a damper on our love
life. When you feel that you have finally found the love of your
life, the problem now becomes getting your family to accept your
guy and see how charming he really is. Sometimes, it can be
tough to get them to see what you see in your guy. Sometimes, in
their well-meaning attempt to make sure that you get the best,
they encroach into your private life – where you ought to be the
sole decision maker.

I am sure you have had the experience of introducing your date
to members of your family and afterward, had your parents,
brothers and sisters gather around you to give you their opinion
on the guy.

Sometimes these opinions may be just what you want to hear, but
sometimes you are saddened and disappointed, when they tell you
that they don’t like your new guy. If your guy is truly a lover,
someone that is making you happy, there are ways you can get
your family to know him better and see him for who he is.

Start by inviting him home for dinner with your family. Be sure
he wears something that you are certain will impress your folks.
He doesn’t have to wear formal attire. He can be casual. You
know the kinds of clothing that will impress your folks. If they
are not into tattoos, it may not be a good idea for your guy to
rub his tattoo-covered arm in their face. A long sleeve shirt
may be a good idea, at least until they get to know who he
really is on the inside. It is quite easy to have a negative
opinion of someone based on his outward appearance. If your
folks are not into tattoos, they may put him in the “Bad-biker”
category, when in reality he is just a cuddly teddy.

Moments like this need to be handled with the utmost care. It is
hard enough that he will be meeting your family, who will
undoubtedly assess him from head to toe to ascertain his
suitability for their lovely little angel. Parents sometimes
have a hard time understanding that you are old enough to take
care of yourself, or that you have already been doing that for
quite a long time now. No matter how old you are, they still
think you are their little princess, and they feel obligated to
protect from the bad boys of the world.

Before you invite your new beau over for dinner, tell your folks
ahead of time to relax and make your guy feel at home. Let them
know that you are watching their every move to make sure they do
not ruin the moment for you, or embarrass you by asking your guy
questions you have not even discussed with him. You know -
questions like, “So when are you getting engaged to my
daughter?” or, “You have to have a good job, if you want to
marry my daughter.” This line of questioning will certainly make
both you and your guy feel very uncomfortable.

When the day finally arrives, everyone has been properly
introduced, and you have gathered at the dinner table to eat,
start your conversation by sharing those things that endear your
guy to you. If he has a special skill or talent you think will
impress your folks, share it with them. If he is an excellent
artist, a great athlete, a brilliant student or professor, let
your family members know his great qualities.

Be sure to keep things light and funny. Always strive to make
comments that put him in a good light. The picture you paint of
him will largely determine whether or not your family members
will change their opinion of him. You hold the key to your
parents accepting your guy. You simply have to know how and when
to use this key intelligently.

Once dinner is done, and your guy goes home, he should call your
folks to thank them for a wonderful dinner, and also to let them
know that he thoroughly enjoyed meeting them.

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There are several videos circulating showing a comparison of the largest stars. I like these kind of things, and I wanted to try one myself. Probably because I also watched “Cosmos” by Carl Sagan as a kid. Actually my first Youtube upload. Hope you like it…
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6 Smart Moves to Keep You Sizzlin’ This Summer

Summer is here and that means that there’s no better time for your derrière to be firm than now. The following tips and tricks will keep you slim, trim and turning heads the next time you bare all at the pool or beach.

Eat healthy. You’ve heard it once and you’ll hear it a million times. Cut out the crap and starting eating more fruits and vegetables. If you want to stay trim, you’ve got to burn more calories than you eat – it’s not rocket science – either work out more, or eat less.

Early to bed and early to rise. The average adult needs about 7-8 hours of sleep every night in order to function at full capacity. Note, these numbers can fluctuate on an individual basis. Getting the sufficient amount of sleep will not only give you more energy during the day, but it can keep you healthier than individuals whose sleep patterns are irregular. If you need an extra jolt of energy come mid afternoon, try Akavar 2050 to get you through the rest of the day.

Try a new exercise routine. All the rage now is the 400-year-old Brazillian martial arts called Capoeira (pronounced “cap-WEAR-ah”). Once used as a defensive art form, it is now the hot new thing when it comes to toning your glutes and strengthening the upper body, legs and abs. Click here to see a workout video that teaches you a few Capoeira moves that will get you lookin’ good in a matter of a few weeks.

Drink more water. Especially during the summer months, drinking lots of water is a crucial element to staying healthy and hydrated. Drinking water will also help flush your system of toxins and will give your skin a healthy and radiating glow. Aim for drinking at least 8 glasses of water every day.

Protect Your Skin. Drinking enough water can only help your skin out so much. It’s important to keep your skin properly protected during the hot summer months. Apply generous amounts of sunscreen whenever you’ll be out in the sun (at least SPF 15) and reapply often. Also, don’t forget lip balm with sunscreen to keep your lips protected from the sun’s harmful rays.

Sunglasses and beach hats are a must. Summer accessories are not only fashionable, but they’ll keep you looking younger longer. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays and a beach hat will protect your face and will keep your skin from aging sooner than you’d like.

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Eulogy Examples 101

If you are called on to write someone’s eulogy, chances are it is probably the first time you have had to write this type of speech. While it may seem daunting to have to write about the life of someone you knew, especially during the time right after his or her death, there are some ways to make your experience easier. One way is to take a look at some eulogy examples, so that you will know how to model your own speech to fit the situation.

There are several different ways to look for eulogy examples. One way is to go to your local library and search for books on speechwriting and how to give speeches. Many of these books include information on how to give eulogies. You can also find many different books on the funeral process, which might also help you to find examples of eulogies that have been written for various situations. Of course, now that the Internet is available almost everywhere, you can also search for examples online. There are several different websites devoted to eulogies and you can usually find an example of what you are looking to say.

Eulogy examples are often broken down into different types of eulogies, depending on your relationship to the deceased. This is because a eulogy for your mother, for example, would be much more emotional and lengthy than one for your coworker. You will find among the many examples that there is a wide range of emotion displayed in eulogies – with some speeches being highly emotional and others being more businesslike.

When you do find eulogy examples that you like or that feel comfortable, be sure to personalize them for your situation. Never copy an example word for word, even if the example says what you want to say in your speech. Make sure to sprinkle in some actual events that happened between you and the deceased, and don’t let your eulogy be too generic. Try not to sound as if you have used a template or example for your eulogy, instead make the example you have found into something new and your own.

By using eulogy examples, you can take some of the pressure off of yourself for writing a eulogy. These examples can help you decide what language to use in your speech, and what order to place items in your eulogy. Examples can be a great way to learn how to give a proper eulogy.

Buy Kickstarts on iTunes bit.ly Buy Example’s new album here: bit.ly The massive new single from Example, this is ‘Kickstarts’ out 13th June 2010 on Data Records. www.trythisforexample.com http Lyrics: You want me to come over, I got an excuse Might be holding your hand but im holding it loose Go to talk, then we choke, its like our necks in a noose Avoid the obvious, we should be facing the truth Start to think it could be fizzling out Kinda shocked because I never really had any doubts Look into your eyes, imagine life with out ya And the love kick starts again Starts again The Love kick starts again Starts again Its the same old you, the same old me You get bored and I get cold feet Get high, get wandering eyes, Forget ive never ever had it so sweet I realise what I got when Im out of town Cos deep down youre my girl in a golden crown My princess and I dont wanna let you down No I Dont wanna let you down, down, down, down

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A Review Of Tri Slim

he pill reportedly can help you lose weight, but eating right and working out will only change the results, and no other results have been experienced by it\’s users.A lot of people have tried the diet pill and have given a tri slim review since it hit the market. The following are the benefits included in every Tri slim diet pill . Tri Slim includes ingredients from several of many natural plants which are helpful in fighting all those tedious and frustrating fats to make it all work! You will say \”Thank you!\” for your free bottle. The Chitosan in it suppresses your appetite so well that you will actually use it a lot. Another advantage of using tri slim over other weight loss supplements, all of the ingredients used in pills have been clearly mentioned by them. The weight loss pills have been tested researched and experimented and results have shown that these are safe to use. Another advantage of using Trislim over other weight loss pills is that a lot of people have been tested researched and experimented and results have shown that these are safe to use.

This is extremely safe for some people, and because of past weight loss and after a Tri Slim review I would say that its clear why it\’s the best pill on the market today! It\’s all about the triple strength solution. The Hoodia Gordonii in it, a prickly plant from South Africa, kills your appetite also it contains Green Tea Extracts which will quickly increase your metabolism and burn more calories! Chitosan it is made from chitin and assists by preventing the body and is essential in creating insulin by our bodies. It also has Hydrocitric Acid also known as HCA which helps in increasing our energy levels.

Dog Illnesses

All pet dogs should be treated as members of our family and adequate attention must be paid to the canine’s health. Sometimes dogs become sick but may not look so. It is very important to recognize and understand dog illnesses symptoms.

Since prevention is a better cure, we must learn something about dog illnesses and symptoms so we can better understand their conditions. This will help us recognize some common dog illnesses. If appropriate and adequate vaccinations are administered to the puppies, most of the common dog illnesses can be easily prevented.

Some elementary observations are useful to recognize certain common dog illnesses. Dogs take a lot of sleep but their sleep is marked by alertness. If a dog is sluggish then there may be various causes contributing to it, right from anemia to old age. If the dog is limping then you should check for prospective painful areas using a firm and yet gentile hand. Check out for any signs indicating lameness from time to time.

The appetite of the dog is bound to be affected by ill health. Look for any signs of loss of appetite. An important sign of dog health problems is excessive thirst. A pronounced weight loss is also an indicator of ill health. Check the eyes for any ulcers, discharges, veins or sores.

The mouth of a healthy dog is pink. There should not be any discoloring or cavities in the teeth. Look for signs of discharge from ears. It is advisable to clean the ears from time to time. The dog’s head should be regularly checked for sore patches, hair loss, or deep wounds.

Investigate the limbs and trunk for the same signs. If the dog is vomiting, there may be various underlying problems. If the body temperature of your dog is not between the range 38 to 39 Celsius it is an indication of some kind of illness. Check the female dogs for any kind of foul smelling vaginal discharge, which needs attention of a vet.

The symptoms of pain and discomfort experienced by a dog can give us many clues about the possible underlying illness. If the dog is suffering any abdominal pain, it may be due to canine hepatitis, enteritis or it can be a simple case of constipation. The abdominal swelling dogs indicate canine bloat and roundworms in puppies. Aggression of the dog may be caused by rabies. Roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms my cause anemia in dogs. Any behavioral changes in dog can be an indicator of hookworms, tapeworms, whipworms, canine arthritis, heart disease, canine, or parvovirus.

Kidney diseases sometimes cause blood in urine. Eye infections and entropion cause bloodshot eyes in dogs. A ruptured diaphragm, obstructed airway, lungworm, bronchitis, pneumonia, food poisoning, heatstroke, allergies can cause respiratory problems in dogs.

There are various reasons of sudden change in weight of dogs like heart disease to heartworms. Hernia might be caused due to long term constipation in dogs. Allergies, parvovirus, hepatitis, lungworm, TB, pneumonia or distemper may be one of the reasons of coughing in dogs. Cannine parvovirus can also cause dehydration in dogs. Any pancreatic disorder, food poisoning can give rise to diarrhea in dogs. The dog may suffer from hair loss due to mange, red mange demodectic, scabies, cheyletiella mange, or cushings syndrome.

If dog indicates any signs of failing genital bleeding, persistent constipation, projectile vomiting, fainting, hair loss, seizure, stumbling, trauma, trembling, mouth bleeding, rectal bleeding, lethargy, shaking, urinating problems contact a dog care specialist.

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