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New year brings new beginning and new expectation. This is the time where people get things straight and set new goals for the coming months. For most, their goal for the year is to set their finance in order. Once they have done that, they will normally try to invest their money to increase their life savings. That is good. When you have more savings, it acts as a cushion when you incur unexpected expense such as medical bills or tax increase.

For webmasters, your goal is probably to achieve certain page rank or link popularity for your site. That is good. It is even better if someone else can help you do that. To increase your link popularity there are two types of sites that can help you achieve that; web directories submission and niche article directories.

Web directories let you submit your website profile and descriptions mostly for free. They act as internet yellow pages where each website is categorized according to your website content. You can gain one link per one listing at most web directories.

Niche article directories let you submit your content. Their services are also free. At the end of the submission form, there is a resource box that lets you describe your website and businesses with a link to it. To me, this is one of the most wonderful ways of gaining back links. For one, you can get more than one links if you write more than one article. Having 100 articles to submit? Then, you can gain a 100 back links from just one site. If you submit to ten different article directories, then you can get at least 1000 back links. With web directories, you need to submit to 1000 web directories to get that much back links.

Having said that, which one is a more effective back link? One link from a web directory or one link from an article directory? The more effective back link is of course the link that comes from an article directory. This is because you submit your content to article directories, which might help viewers finding information they need. Once they read and like your article, they are most likely to click on the link and visit your website. Meanwhile, web directories merely publish information about your site which might or might not help the viewers.

Do you have to pay to publish your content at another site? Not at all. Most article directories do not charge submission fee. But as they gain in popularity, they might charge a submission fee in the future, just like web directories. Here is your chance to get 1000 back links or more if you have 100 articles to distribute.

To help you reach your goal, Novice Investing now allows you to distribute your finance/investing content for free at our article submission service. Meanwhile you can still list your site for free at our web directory service.

Imagine a computer on which you can see your dreams, analyze every thought process that goes on inside your brain and every sense you feel. Imagine that your memory is on the computer’s hard disk. If your entire brain can be mapped onto the computer, your thoughts can become immortal. Seems like a fantasy, doesn’t it? May be not anymore. The brain remains the most complex and mysterious part of the human anatomy.

To help solve this mystery, on sixth of June 2005, IBM in collaboration with EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne), announced the most ambitious project to date for brain research and rightly called it the Blue Brain Project. The project aims to create a detailed model of the circuitry in the neocortex - the largest and the most complex part of the human brain. By expanding the project to model other areas of the brain, scientists hope to eventually build an accurate computer based model of the entire brain. The first phase of the Blue Brain Project which involves making a software replica of the neocortex ( almost 85% of the brain’s total mass) is expected to take two to three years. The next phase of the project which includes simulating the entire brain will take at least a decade.

The Blue Brain Project will make use of IBM’s eServer Blue Gene supercomputer. Blue Gene was recently rated as the fastest supercomputer in the world. It has a peak speed of about 22.8 teraflops which means it can theoretically spit out 22.8 trillion floating point operations every second. Certain computer simulations that require a full day of research and calculations can be done in a matter of seconds on Blue Gene. In a real brain, a neocortical column is a cylindrical element about a third of a millimetre in diameter and three millimetres long, containing some 10,000 nerve cells. It is these columns which make up the famous “grey matter”. The EPFL’s contribution to the Blue Brain Project will be to create a digital description of how the columns behave. The Blue Gene supercomputer consists of enough independent processors for each to be programmed to emulate an individual nerve cell in a column. Blue Gene architecture has 8000 Processors and by mapping one or two simulated brain neurons to each processor, the computer will become a silicon replica of 10,000 neurons. Then scientists will interconnect them with the rules that they have worked out about how the brain functions. The result will be a full-fledged model of 10,000 neurons jabbering back and forth, a simulation 1,000 times larger than any similar model to date. Biologists and computer scientists will collaborate to connect the artificial nerve cells up in a way that mimics nature. They will do so by assigning electrical properties to them, and telling them how to communicate with each other and how they should modify their connections with one another depending on their activity.

After the first phase of Blue Brain Project is completed, scientists will be able to study the functions of neocortex in language, learning and complex thought. When the second phase is completed and the entire brain has been modelled, it will also shed light on other internal processes such as perception, memory and senses. Moreover, by running accurate simulations of brain processes, scientists will be able to investigate questions about psychiatric disorders and how they arise, Scientists believe that autism, schizophrenia, depression, and other psychological problems are caused by defective or malfunctioning circuitry in the brain.

Scientists around the globe have conflicting opinions on what the researchers hope to achieve with this project. Some just don’t realise the gravity of the proejct and feel mapping a brain onto a computer is meaningless. Some academics, such as Roger Penrose of Oxford University, argue that brains do not work in a way comparable with a computer, so any kind of simulation that is built on digital architecture and uses traditional programming techniques is bound to failure. Henry Markram, the head of the Brain Mind Institute, and the leader of the EPFL’s side of the project, stresses that Blue Brain’s formal goal is not to build an artificial intelligence system, such as a neural network but to make a computer simulated model of the human brain.

Well, if the Blue Brain Project turns out to be successful, we could soon be gearing towards a real ‘Matrix.’ The bigger question that we need to ask is: What if something goes drastically wrong and the machines take over the human brain, wouldn’t this bring us one step closer to annihilation?

Perhaps you are aware that recently a member of the city council of the city of San Francisco in California stated that he did not believe that we needed the United States military. He cited the reason for his believe because he said what had they done anything for us in the last five years?

This is interesting indeed considering that North Korea now has a 9300-mile Range cruise missile available and they have nuclear warheads as well. In other words this is an ICBM missile with a nuclear warhead. Worse off North Korea is going to test fire this long-range missile to make sure it works and this has the United States of America as military low worried. But still the girlie men in San Francisco just don’t get it and they do not understand that we need a United States military to protect the American people because that’s what it says in the Constitution of the United States of America.

Can you imagine what the girlie men in San Francisco might say if North Korea launches a nuclear missile with a 9300 mile Range which Hits San Francisco? Do you think that the girlie men in San Francisco will then change their mind and consider that perhaps the United States of America does need a military after all?

It is amazing how all these liberals can survive with such a bizarre line of reasoning as that. Perhaps they should consider what the United States military has done in the last 200 years rather than in the last five years? Please consider this in 2006 you stupid girlie men.

Lance Winslow

With so many bird species, as well as the various sizes and types of bird cages on the market today, choosing the correct one for your pet bird can be quite hard. If you consider all general factors of bird cages, you can easily choose one that is safe, comfortable, and very convenient regardless of the type of pet bird you have.

A very important factor when choosing bird cages is the size of the cage. You should make sure to get a cage that is the largest you can find of the type of bird you have. It is always best to not try to stick to the minimum size recommended, instead opting for a larger size to ensure that your bird has the most space possible.

Next to consider when choosing bird cages are the various shapes available. Cylindrical shaped bird cages should be avoided since they are often too small. In fact, many bird can feel quite insecure in that type of cage.

When it comes to small birds, length is definitely more important than height. Birds often fly within their cages for exercise and their flight pattern tends to be side to side rather than up and down. For birds such as large parrots, taller cages are ok because the extra height enables the bird to exercise by being able to climb, but they should also be wide enough for the bird to stretch and also play.

Bird cages often have different types of bar/wire spacing. This spacing should be adequate because it is a very important aspect of a bird cage. If the spacing is incorrect, it could cause the bird to get its wings, head, feet, or even beak caught. This could be fatal to your pet bird.

Parrots need a cage that have horizontal bars so the bird can climb on the cage’s side. But for those birds who do not use their beaks when climbing, such as finches, doves, and/or canaries, it doesn’t matter what the bar orientation is.

Of course, you definitely want to make sure you buy a quality cage for your pet bird. Those that are well-made using high quality materials can be quite expensive. But they are well worth the expense since they are not only safer, but last much longer than those that cost less.

You want to make sure to choose bird cages made from safer, non-toxic materials such as stainless steel and/or powder-coated wrought iron. These are definitely more durable and look much better than their cheaper counterparts.

Bar spacing isn’t the only aspect to consider when choosing safe bird cages. Your pet’s wings, head, beak, and/or feet can also get caught in other features of a cage. Any intricate designs or fancy scroll work should be avoided, as well as doors, latches, or any other parts of the cage that can potentially trap your pet bird.

Also, high levels of lead and zinc can be a problem and are usually found in older, painted cages. Avoid cages made with galvanized wire that contains zinc, as well as those with zinc components like hinges and latches. Any cage with a sharp edge is definitely a hazard.

Last, but not least, the cage you choose should be easy to maintain. Pull out trays will help to make cleaning the cage’s bottom very easy and wider doors help to make access for cleaning easier. Make sure you can also easily remove/replace the bird’s food and water dishes without having to open the main doors. Be aware that cages made of stainless steel and wrought iron are generally easier to maintain.

Training with treats and other food based rewards is a great way to motivate your shih tzu and speed the training process along. Most shih tzu are highly motivated by food rewards, and treat training using this kind of positive reinforcement is used to train all sorts of animals, including tigers, lions, elephants and even house cats.

Before you begin a treat based training session, however, it is a good idea to test the shih tzu to make sure that food will motivate him through the session. Begin around the shih tzu’s regular meal time by taking a piece of its food and waving it in front of the shih tzu’s nose. If the shih tzu shows an enthusiasm for the food, now is a great time to start the training. If the shih tzu shows little interest, or none at all, it may be best to put off the training until another time. Don’t be afraid to delay the start of meal time in order to pique the shih tzu’s interest in training. The advantages of proper training will far outweigh any delay in feeding.

It is generally best to get the shih tzu used to regular feedings, instead of leaving food out all the time. Not only does free feeding encourage the shih tzu to overeat and increase the chances of obesity, but a free fed shih tzu may never be fully motivated in reward based training.

The come when called command
Once your shih tzu has shown interest in the food offered to it, it is time to begin the training. Since you already got your shih tzu’s undivided attention by showing it food, now is a great time to start. Give the shih tzu a few pieces of food right away, then back up a few steps. While holding the food in your hand, so “come here”. When the shih tzu comes to you, praise him effusively and give him a few pieces of food.

After the shih tzu is coming to you easily, add a sit command and hold the collar before you give the food. After the sit command is mastered, other commands, and even some tricks, can be added. Food based positive reinforcement training is the best way to teach a variety of important behaviors.

One good exercise is the sit, stay, come when called exercise. This exercise can begin with the owner walking the shih tzu, then stopping and asking the shih tzu to sit. After the shih tzu is sitting quietly, the owner backs away and asks the shih tzu to stay. Ideally the shih tzu should continue to stay until called by the owner, even if the leash is dropped. At the end of the exercise, the owner calls the shih tzu. When the shih tzu comes to the owner, it receives food and praise from the owner. This exercise should be repeated several times, until the dog is reliably coming when called.

It is important to keep the training sessions short, especially in the beginning, to keep the shih tzu from becoming bored, and from consuming its entire meal in the form of treats. After the shih tzu has been responding regularly, the treats and food rewards can be slowly reduced. It is important to still provide these food rewards, but it may no longer be necessary to provide as many. After awhile, as well, it will not be necessary to give the shih tzu treats every single time he responds as requested. In general, it should only be necessary for the shih tzu to receive a food treat one out of every five times he comes on demand. The other four successes can be rewarded with praise and scratches.

Once the shih tzu understand the basics of the “come here” exercise, the basic exercise can be expanded, and many games can be created. These type of games can be great fun for owner and shih tzu alike, as well as a great learning experience. Some off leash work can be introduced as well, but it is always best to start with the shih tzu in a safe environment, such as a fenced back yard. For variety, you can try taking the shih tzu to other safe environments, such as a friend’s house, a neighbor’s fenced yard or a local dog park. Try turning the shih tzu loose in these safe places, and practice the come when called exercise. Always praise the shih tzu extensively, scratch him behind the ears and tell him what a good shih tzu he is. The goal should be to make coming to the owner a more pleasant experience than whatever the shih tzu was doing before he was called.

Connie Limon is a shih tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets. Discounts are offered to subscribers. Sign up at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com

It wasn’t too long ago when only a handful of manufacturers made gaming laptops. Regardless of the fact they weren’t fantastic sellers they did have high mark ups. I guess most people would concur they always wanted a gaming notebook however it was just out of bounds for the majority. Basically they were the best laptop computers about. Even though that was true I guess the prices were so expensive that we would buy laptops that were not so fast instead. The outlook for gaming laptops is now seen by the global players as a great opportunity for themselves.

Gaming notebooks are ordinarily not affordable by most of us and large companies know they can benefit from the high markup even further with their bulk buying. It is certainly a good alternative to higher gross profits. Why would anyone buy laptop computers like this? I reckon big companies have the marketing resources to teach them that. Had I been a smaller retailer I would definitely be thinking of schemes to counteract this type of competition. I’m quite confident that the global manufacturers will seek to squeeze the little ones out. Big companies can employ their brand names to simply win customers over.

With that these systems are in addition perceived to be the best laptop computers already, even though they really are not. I believe that littler resellers may yet have an opportunity. I do not think consumers will like to have the same spec like everyone else in this type of niche. Customers of this type are normally very in the know concerning the technology at hand, and so can make like for like comparisons. If deciding between specs and looks, these buyers will pick the former.

Obviously what’s taking place here should do good for us in the long term. As this forces down the prices even more, new technology will become even more acquirable to the market. Its tough to say what will happen really as the industry is a fast evolving one. Whether laptop computer prices will come down on the whole is an additional topic however the best laptop computers are typically high priced. Seeing as the big brand companies have already begun marketing gaming laptop computers, I guess we will have to be patient to witness what results.

I reckon this company (http://www.rizeon.com/gaming_laptops/page.php) are pretty good value for the specifications they are selling.

While in 1990th we saw very fierce fighting between Microsoft Windows and Apple Computer PowerMac for the workstations market, when two systems were practically not compatible and didn’t have plans to understand each other, plus all the blends of Unix/Linux were trying to step in and take workstation market over, the next decade in our opinion will be the decade of coexistence, integration, cross-platform heterogeneous data distribution and querying. Good example would be this - imagine you are freight forwarder and your company has Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains implemented as accounting and partly distribution application and on the other hand you have Oracle based cargo delivery / tracking system. You do not have to phase out one or the other - you make them coexist: if you need Great Plains user to lookup shipment status - you use heterogeneous query from MS SQL Server (Great Plains) to Oracle via linked server and have instant result set on the screen. Similar heterogeneous query you can have from Oracle side to MS SQL Server. Let’s look at the trends:

• XML - is platform independent way to communicate: transfer inbound/outbound streams of data. This is the sign of future coexistence and it is very simple in reading and understanding by human being

• IT Budget. Evolution versus Revolution: the old days of restructuring your company business operation around new computer system are probably over. Nowadays IT budget is pretty limited and corporate management considers IT as regular (not elite) internal services department. So - you, as IT manager or director has limited resources to revolutionize the company, so you follow the step-by-step evolution

• The sunset of proprietary languages. Good example is Great Plains Dexterity - this is the core of recent Microsoft Great Plains, former Great Plains Dynamics. Dexterity had the history of evolution, and now it is using SQL Stored procs to do the majority of database querying and updating, Microsoft plans to phase it slowly out and replace with the future .Net language of choice (not sure which one will win: C# or VB.Net - but this is not important at this moment). In the close future SQL with XML inbound/outbound will be the language of integrations

• The end of heavy custom programming. At least in the US - majority of the project will be outsourced. In the USA we will be mostly dealing with project management and specifications writing, plus physical hardware support. Even if you are dealing with, say Microsoft Business Solutions partner in San Francisco - partner itself will be using either overseas facility or simply contractors over there. When the majority of us will become project managers, thinking about business logic, not the way of realizing it in the code - we will stop heating the opposite platform -no more Microsoft VB.Net programmer hatred toward Java/EJB/J2EE programmer

We are already doing cross platform integrations from Microsoft Business Solutions products: Microsoft CRM, Great Plains to Oracle, DB2, Lotus and other databases, plus Microsoft CRM email messaging through Lotus Domino to begin realize the strategy

Andrew Karasev is Chief Technology Officer in Alba Spectrum Technologies - USA nationwide Great Plains, Microsoft CRM customization company, serving clients in Chicago, California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia, Arizona, Minnesota, UK, Australia and having locations in multiple states and internationally ( http://www.albaspectrum.com ), he is CMA, Great Plains Certified Master, Dexterity, SQL, C#.Net, Crystal Reports and Microsoft CRM SDK developer.

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A bee sting is very painful. To give you a sting a bee loses its life. It leaves a venomous sac which has to be withdrawn immediately. These stings can be fatal if proper measures are not taken. It is known that due to bee stings many people have lost their lives. Swelling, itching and constant pain is what you suffer due to the sting. There are allergic reactions too which can take people’s life. These are some of the severe reaction symptoms you can identify.

-Difficulty in Breathing
-Dizziness
-Anxiety
-Speedy Heartbeat
-Nausea, Cramps and Vomiting
-Abdominal Cramps
-Shock
-Headaches

When attacked, the first thing to do is to remove the venom sac that is left behind by the bee. Don’t try to pull out the sac but rather scrape it off by a blunt object. By removing this sac the chances of spreading reduces marginally.

Home Remedial Measures

-Wash the area carefully with water and soap to heal the wound.

-You can use an ice pack to cover the wound to prevent any swelling and inflammation.

-You can make a paste of baking soda and water to be applied on the wound. Keep it for 15 to 20 minutes.

-Dabbing small amount of household ammonia can provide relief.

-Extract juice from plantain leaves which can be applied on the injured area. This may relieve you from the pain.

-By rubbing granulated sugar on the affected area can help you get rid of the scar due to the wound.

-Mix 1 tsp lavender essential oil and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Apply this mixture directly on wound except around the eyes.

-By placing a raw onion on the wound it can draw the poison from the wound, helping you to get relief easily.

-Jewelweed is another natural remedy to lessen itching and burning sensation of the wound. Apply the juice of jewelweed on the wood to get proper benefit.

-Make a plaster of 1 tsp yellow dock leaf tincture and 2 tsp baking soda. Apply this mixture on the wound to reduce the allergic reaction of the sting.

-By rubbing wet aspirin on the wound it will negate the burning and inflammatory sensations due to the venom.

-A paste of vinegar, baking soda and meat tenderizer used on the wound helps you get relief from the pain very soon.

-You can dab apple cider vinegar as soon as you remove the stinger. It prevents swelling and spreading of poison.

-Thyme and rosemary mixed with vinegar are also very good to relieve pain.

Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.

Sharon Hopkins is the webmaster of sites like Home Remedies which provides home based remedial measures for all times. Home Remedies for Bee Sting. Bee stings pain can be easily removed by simple home recipes.