A text ad exchange has similarities to Traffic Exchanges & Safelists, in that you earn points by reading other peoples ads and can swap those points for your own advertising. You can earn points in a number of ways. Firstly there are the text ads, which are a single line of text (100 chars). If you find one interesting click on it, and the site that is being promoted will open. When you have viewed that site for more than 10 seconds you will be awarded points to go towards your own advertising. HTML ads work in the same way.

You can add banners to a text ad exchange and can earn points by clicking on any banners on the text ad exchange and viewing the promoted site for more than 10 seconds. Banners appear on the text ad exchange itself and whenever someone clicks on a credit link in a solo ad (see below), they appear at the top of the window.

Guaranteed Traffic Links are a great feature of text ad exchanges. They guarantee a number of unique visitors to your site. They are available in 50, 100 & 200 views. The traffic links are featured on the text ad exchange and can be clicked on to earn points. You can only earn points from each traffic link once and if someone clicks on your traffic link more than once, it will only count as one view. That way it guarantees you will get a set number of unique visitors to your site.

You can swap your points for a solo ad to all the members of the text ad exchange’s contact email addresses. We send a maximum of 5 solo ads a day at THE Text Ad Exchange (some text ad exchanges send a lot more!) and don’t send them all at the same time of day so that each ad gets the attention it deserves. Each solo ad has a credit link at the bottom which links to the site being promoted and earns you points. Solo ads earn you the most amount of points for a click so people like to click on solo ads.

When you login to a text ad exchange an ad is displayed for 10 seconds. You can swap your points for one of these login ads for a number of views (not all text ad exchange have this feature). When you have logged in to the text ad exchange you will see a navigation bar on the left of the window. You can add your own navigation button to the menu for a period of 7 days in exchange for points.

One other way of earning points is to refer other members to the site. You will earn points every time they log in and a percentage of the points that they earn. You will also earn commission on your referrals upgrades and ongoing advertising purchases. So referring others is a great way of getting free traffic & commissions.

If you don’t feel you have the time to be clicking on lots of ads to earn points you also have the option to buy points and advertising at text ad exchanges.

Some other features of the sites are, Downline Builder, Viral URL Cloaker, Weekly Draw for free advertising, Email Your Referrals, Plus More are added all the time.

There are two levels of membership at THE Text Ad Exchange, Free & Pro. Pro membership means you receive more points when you click on ads, free points each month, higher commission levels, more URL cloaker links, ability to save more ads, email your referrals more often and a pro bonus section. You can pay to upgrade to pro or can swap points for a free pro upgrade.

I hope that gives you a good overview of a text ad exchange. When you reduce it down to the basics it’s a case of you look at my site and I’ll look at yours. So you need to make sure your site catches peoples attention pretty quickly. Often a splash page of some sort is the best way of doing this. Also you need to realise that often people wont pay attention to a site until they have come across it a number of times and curiosity get the better of them! So you need to advertise constantly to get the best results. If you have a good landing page and advertise consistently you will get results from text ad exchanges. I know, I have, and that’s why I decided to set up THE Text Ad Exchange.

My name is Seb Brown and I run THE Text Ad Exchange which is a free advertising site.

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Do you dread having guests visit? Are you continually declining suggestions on having dinners at your place, even smallest of dinner shindigs? It doesn’t take a lot of effort to impress guests. Just throw the paper and plastic plates out your window. Or just use it during barbecues or children’s parties only. For social events with associates and family, make daily meals extraordinary by serving them in fine china.

Most people possess fine china pieces only because they had acquired it from a loved one or it was bestowed to them by friends during their wedding or anniversaries. People don’t purchase fine china in their own will because they think they would never use it or they think fine china is behind the times. Whether you are a social butterfly or not, fine china pieces can be used at the comforts of your own home, alone or with guests. Fine china is anything but frumpy. Even popular designers such as Kate Spade are offering their own fine china lines.

Fine china pieces are dainty yet tough to survive time for a long time. It comes in various patterns, colors, shapes and sizes. Fine china is not just limited to dinner plates. It also includes salad plates, bread and butter plates, salad bowls, gravy boats, cups and saucers, and tea pots. There are also fine china vases, figurines and dolls. Find out more at our discount dinnerware guide.

Because of the long and complex process that involves in making fine china, its price tag can be immense. But since it will last you for years, buying fine china is all worth it. Still not convinced about the beauty and grace of fine china? Here are some brands with classic and fresh designs that will surely change your mind:

1. Lenox is a one of the leading fine china manufacturers and they offer numerous of superb pieces. One of their fine china pieces is the Opal Innocence Dinnerware. Made from bone china, this fine china is designed with enamel pearl dots, opalescent backdrop with a platinum band and a flowing vine design. Another beautiful piece from Lenox is the Chirp. The Chirp fine china dinnerware takes a daring take on fine china with its dazzling splashes of teal and watercolor birds. It has a bit of an Asian feel because of its subtle brush strokes.

2. Mikasa is another celebrated fine china brand that also makes beautiful pieces. One of their popular sets is the Floral Silhouette. The Floral Silhouette’s distinctive square shape of bone china with its bold florals makes it a justly elegant piece. Another fine china set from Mikasa is the Elegant Scroll Black. It is a bone china pattern accented with a traditional scroll design with a platinum band in black background.

3. Since 1904, Noritake has been offering millions of people luxurious and elegant fine china pieces that are beyond timeless. Spoil yourself with a bold colored fine china set from Noritake, the Evening Glow has a unique black and white geometric design that is framed with textured platinum. Elegant to use for proper parties yet durable enough for daily use.

My friend is a part-time model and a student at the same time. She does some runway gigs and pictorials as assigned by her modeling company. She likes her part-time work owing to she is into fashion. She enjoys buying clothes, bags and especially shoes. She has bought various shoes since she was a teenager. And since she is still in school, her room is usually very disorganized.

She does not have the time to clean up the room every time. After her modeling work she would usually leave her shoes behind the door. Her shoes can almost cover her room owing to they are a lot. Her mom always suggests to her to put her shoes back in the boxes and stack them up. But she declines to do so because she finds it hard to search for a particular pair of shoes that she requires for her modeling. So she opts to leave her shoes on the floor because she can easily find which one she would like to wear.

Her mom really desired to organize Sophia’s room so she went to a home depot and tried to find the best ideas for shoe storage for her daughter. She found various cabinets that have slot for shoes. The cabinets come in a variety of designs, prices and sizes. She chose the biggest one since she knew that her daughter has many of shoes.

When she got back home, she put the shoes in each slot. Sophia was delighted when she returned home. Her room became spacious again and when she opens her cabinet she can see her shoes so searching for the right one is not hard to do. She even decided to arrange the shoes according to their color so that it will be easier. Since there is a hole for her each pair of shoes, she doesn’t have to worry about losing the other pair. She felt great with her new shoe storage.

Even though the economy is bad, we still need a little vacation now and then. I have wondered if you can stay on a tight budget and still get away on a short trip. As I’ve searched the web, I found that the big-name websites can all find some good travel deals.

The choice of travel website should not only include finding the lowest price for car, hotel and air travel, you also want a company with a reputation for arranging a vacation without problems.  Then I was thinking about where to go where it’s easy to find good prices on air travel or where I can drive my car. Southern California certainly fits that description.

You’ll find a bunch of information and advice related to Southern California at the SoCal Vacation Guru website.  It presently places most of its attention on Los Angeles and Orange County, with a modest but growing emphasis on San Diego County and San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. You will find a lot of information and tips at the SoCal Vacation Guru related to the beaches, Universal Studios, Disneyland, shopping, Knott’s Berry Farm and other attractions.

Did you know that there are actually seven world-class theme parks in the area, those being Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags, Universal Studios Hollywood, Legoland, SeaWorld and Disney’s California Adventure. Of course visiting all of those would not be particularly cheap, but you could fit a lot of vacation fun into a short period of time. The slow economy will be sticking with us for awhile, and the silver lining is that you can look for good resort hotel deals if you have the money for a trip, since there are a lot of motivated hotel operators even in SoCal.

You might also get better deals now for tickets to theme parks, museums and other activities. Rather than flying to your vacation destination, you may find that, even with the crazy behavior of gasoline prices recently, you can save money by driving to Southern California this year.

If you’re observing for p90x reviews, then you’ve come to the right place. P90X is not just an ordinary fitness video, but a more leading-edge and potent workout over your basic program. It has new moves that you have most likely never seen before, and will chisel your unacceptable fats in just 20-45 minutes of working out each day. It will balance all the muscles in your complete shape, from your shoulders to your legs.

In this new continuity of p90x, you’ll uncover 5 extraordinary workouts that won’t get you tired and into a taxing pattern like many other regular workouts, which seem to always fail you over the course of time. It has bold routines that are intense, but at the same time pleasant. These workout videos are ideal for men and women of all ages, but more specifically for people who want a curvy beach body. It’s a fitness video that helps you give yourself the body that you have a vision of and at the same time, gives you a great cardio workout.  

A workout that will take you to the next height that has extraordinary features and exercises, it will build up your coordination and body stamina. It is exceptional for the heart and will not harm your body or your health like some videos and workout programs may do.

This will boost up your energy and will develop balance and agility. P90xwork works fast and efficiently and will get rid of your stubborn fat almost immediately.

A Closer Look at The AA

AA is the biggest company in the UK that offers car breakdown cover. This company has fixed more vehicles on the road than other companies have. They don’t charge for either call outs or labour. This makes them a top company to consider as compared to Green Flag.

A Closer Look at Green Flag

Green Flag is the third largest breakdown services company in the UK, with more than 5 million customers to their name. They are the fastest-growing company and claim to be able to repair about 80% of breakdowns right when they occur, on the road. They provide great service and are an excellent choice as compared to AA for many people.

What Company Is Right for You?

Which company is right for you, then? Take a look at each of these companies and do a side-by-side comparison. Take into account your specific needs and what each company offers. You should choose a company that will best suit your particular needs.

Price is important, but you also need to make sure you’re going to be provided with the type of car breakdown cover you specifically need. Therefore, when you compare AA to Green Flag, keep in mind that both of these are excellent companies and you should choose based upon your own particular needs.

Which Policy to Choose

Depending on what you need they are different levels of car breakdown cover to choose from. You should take a look at the situation you in and how many cars you have access to before you but cover from any provider.

Last year, I finally got around to backpacking through Europe. After planning my trip with Travelocity, I headed off to hear some of the great music and visit as many places as I could in Europe.

Budapest, Hungary
The Sziget Festival in August was a blast! We were on the little island of Obudai off the River Danube in Hungary. The island was its own city of tents for the Festival. The stages were filled and the bands were great. Iron Maiden was the first to play and was followed by five more musical days with bands such as Kaiser Chiefs, The Killers and 3 Inches of Blood. All in all, a great experience for rock fans! Learn more about the Summer Festival.

Kildare, Ireland
If you are going to be in the vicinity of Ireland, the Oxegen Festival held there is not something you have to see. Famous name headliners for all rock and roll fans will be playing and there is camping near the site. I personally haven’t experienced this festival, but my friend highly recommends it. There were lots of friendly people and great music.

On the Mediterranean
Camping on the beach awaits you when you attend the Benicassim Festival in Spain each year. It is a four day festival that packs in the crowds with some really great music and a fantastic atmosphere. The energy is unique, like nothing you have ever experienced. It is a must see for any music lover.

Music lovers that are unsure of where to spend their summer vacation may want to check out Travelocity coupons for some great deals to these musical destinations. Make your reservations and head to Europe for a fabulous getaway whether you are camping or prefer to stay in a hotel. Travelocity can plan the details and get you there quicker and at the best prices!

It’s an undisputable fact of life: kids learn by example. Both positive and negative behaviors are often learned and reinforced by a parent’s example. What better way to teach your child a skill, like piano playing, than by demonstrating it?

Dads have an extra important role to play when motivating kids to learn music. Children who are regularly exposed to music in the home are more likely to grow up musical. Kids with parents who actually play an instrument (like piano) have an even further edge.

Dad’s role is especially important when it comes to raising a budding pianist. Young children in particular look to their fathers as role models. They see Dad as omniscient, Herculean and heroic. Kids are natural imitators and will readily and willingly engage in an activity that Dad portrays as cool or fun.

Mothers, of course, can play a significant role in helping kids get excited about piano playing. The downside of having a mother who is musical when Dad isn’t is that it can send mixed messages. Children may view piano playing as a “girl” activity, at least at home.

Motivating a child to practice regularly is a chore at the best of times. Children are often even less excited about practicing when they know that their parents don’t play. It’s tough for kids to see the value in a musical education under these circumstances.

Dads can make a difference in the musical education of their children even if they’ve never played piano before. It’s never too late to learn something new. You might not become a virtuoso, but that’s not the point. The point is to show your child that piano playing is a valuable life skill.

Dads who haven’t previously taken piano lessons can get started by doing one or more of the following:

* Taking a parent/child piano class. Some music schools offer parent/child piano lessons. Many are actually founded on the philosophy that children learn best through active parent participation. Parent/child classes teach basic musical skills but also foster healthy interaction between parent and child. Plus, dads who never took piano lessons get to learn right along with their children.

* Take a self-tutorial. Piano tutorials are available in workbook and DVD form as well as online. Tutorials are self-directed and cover the basics like note reading and chords. Online tutorials sometimes have the added advantage of access to an online mentor. Self tutorials range in price. Many are free. Most courses cost between $25 and $100 for basic foundational skills. A dad can at least learn enough this way to understand what his child is learning. He may even be able to learn from his child.

* Take formal piano lessons. Remember, it’s not too late to learn. You don’t have to take classical piano either if that’s not your forte. Find an instructor who understands what your goal is: to lead your child by example. Your instructor can design a lesson plan that helps meet those needs without scaring you with long-winded classical pieces. He or she can teach you the basics and give you a great foundation for piano playing for and with your child.

Dads who master the basics of piano playing have another advantage that non-musical dads don’t. Pianist fathers have one more way to encourage kids to turn off the television and engage in something productive and beneficial. Impromptu family concerts, father/child duets or simply making up goofy songs together fosters relaxation, bonding and emotional health.

Introduction 

Whenever there is a special event being held, the organisers want to make an impact or find something novel to wow the people attending the event. Sometimes there are ice sculptures or huge displays of flowers, maybe swathes of fabric, all intended to make an impression on the guests. One novel idea is to have Balloon sculptures or a Balloon Arch. They are bright, colourful and impressive structures which catch the eye and are a great way to make an impact at your event. There are balloon arches to compliment any occasion, whether it is a wedding, promotional marketing campaign event or special celebration such as 40th wedding anniversary.

Usually when there is a special event, profession balloon decorators would be engaged to make an eye catching arch of colour or combination of colours which can be twisted to greater effect. There is a choice of a huge selection of any number of colours, from basic colours to pearl shine and metallic finishes, when combined in a creative blend, they will improve any decor you may choose.

Professional balloon party decorators would know how to make a balloon arch and use electronic equipment to measure the precise amount of helium to fill the balloon to achieve a uniform size for the best results.

However, if you are an aspiring balloon sculptor then you might like to attempt a balloon arch for yourself.

Here is How You Make a Balloon Arch

Materials: 

Latex Balloons (The number will depend on the size of the arch), Nylon Line (Like that used for fishing), 2 Weights, Balloon Sizer, Curling Ribbon or tulle (Net), Helium in canister

Stage 1

Cut the nylon thread (fishing line) to the exact, length required (See formula below)

Arch length formula

• If the arch is wider than it is tall: Height + Width = approximate total length
• If the arch height and width are about the same: (1.5 x Height) + Width = approximate total length

If the arch is taller than it is wide: (2 x Height) + Width = approximate total length

Stage 2 

Both ends need to be tied to something heavy to hold it in place while you work.

Stage 3

Using the balloon sizer as a guide, inflate the balloons with helium so that they are a consistent size. (A cardboard circular template can be used if you have no sizer.)

Stage 4

Secure the balloons on to the line (always approaching the line from the same side)

Stage 5

Leave approximately 12″ between each balloon. Once they are tied on the balloons can be moved gently to the required position so that it is firm and the shape you want.

Stage 6

Release the ends of the line from its holder and fix a suitable weight to either end of the arch to hold it in place. It can be a star weight or frilly foil weight.

Stage 7

Any finishing touches can now be added to the arch such as curling ribbon which is allowed to hang down or tulle festooned to give a wedding effect.

Helium Balloons

Balloons filled with helium gas are lighter than air which means they float upwards. Professional quality balloons are made from 100% biodegradable latex and are usually larger in size than most retail packet balloons. Helium filled latex balloons from your wholesale balloon suppliers typically only retain their buoyancy for a few hours. The enclosed helium atoms are smaller than the pores in the latex through which they escape. To increase the float time of a helium balloon for up to a week, the inside of the balloons is coated with a special polymer solution to minimise the leakage of the helium.

Safety and environmental concerns

Helium filled balloons once released into the atmosphere usually travel a long way before they finally burst or deflate. An estimated 90/95% of balloons released rise to an altitude of 5 miles, at which height the cold will cause the balloon to become brittle and shatter into miniscule pieces. The small fragments then floating back to earth to degrade into the ground. Because the latex from which balloons are made comes from the Hevea tree they are completely biodegradable and the dyes used in latex colouring are also non-toxic. Research has demonstrated that latex balloons degrade faster than oak leaves. Oxidation occurs first in the breakdown of latex and it begins within an hour of a balloon being inflated. As the decaying process is by natural exposure the nutrients are released into the soil.

Balloon Sculptures and Arches

Even though hundreds of balloons may be needed for sculptures and arches, they are often limited because of the round shape of the balloons. More ambitious “sculptures” have been attempted on occasion but mostly they are restricted to simple walls or arches.

There are many events where balloon arches could be used. The most fashionable type of arch is a single row of pearl latex balloons with co-ordinating ribbons. Often they provide a focal point at a wedding for a couple to pass through either at the service or at the reception. They may serve as a frame to outline other displays or for photograph taking, or just to enhance a feature at the venue. The arch is held in place by a hand-made weight covered by a bow. Sometimes balloons arches are used for table decorations at special events with smaller balloons for each arch. The decoration will usually include curled ribbon with an added weight to stop the balloons from floating away.

Conclusion

There is no doubt that balloon arches make a wonderful eye catching centre piece for any event|occasion|festivity}. There is an unlimited choice of colours and effects, foil balloons can make a particularly interesting balloon arch at a relatively low cost. They are a spectacular alternative to arches of flowers or drapes and provide a lively talking point for guests. Whatever your celebration may be, whether it is a wedding, birthday or special anniversary, or a corporate event, the balloon arch will give a special flavour to your occasion enhancing the total experience.

To Donate real estate for worthy causes is getting pretty easy these days. The reasons to donate real estate are getting pretty compelling too.  You may not be getting enough income from the rental property. Fair market value for your property might be far higher than the actual price you’d realize from the sale of your property. Actual sales price can be much less during those times in which there is a distressed market.  People say we’re in such a time. Maybe you need to make the sale quickly. You won’t be able to do the deal quickly at fair market rates. I know. A buyers market is just a nice way to say they have a license to steal from you. But what can you do?

To donate property–whether that be  your own house or your commercial property — can make sense.

A charitable gift of land, homes, even a fur  can result in a significant   tax deduction. The animal rights group PETA will not have a problem with this. If need be, you can donate the whole house–furniture and all – to charitable causes. But don’t donate your cat. Donate real estate. Take your pets with you.

The benefits of  making a donation of  your property  can be better than selling. Why? Due to the quick liquidation of assets? Sure. You also get the opportunity to benefit charities and folks with  needs. Charity is good. Find your favorite non profit and make a noncash contribution. Last — but not least — charitable contributions can be used to give you fair market value deductions of your property on your taxes.

MatchingDonors, a 5013C non profit– is rapidly becoming the most recognized 5013C organization for donating real estate. They arrange for you to get a tax deduction at fair market value. Then they’ll move the property quickly anywhere in the United States –including Alaska and Hawaii

Organizations like  MatchingDonors give you an assessment on your property at fair market value for tax purposes, sell the the property quickly and give a percent of the proceeds to the institutions of your choice. These can range from institutions devoted to education  like Hillsborough College, or great non profits like Habitat For Humanity or Cancer Research or even PETA. Humanity is served and so are you.

There are several other organizations that do this including Donating Real Estate, Real Estate With Causes, and 1-800-CHARITY CARS.

Some local organizations in the state of California that facilitate this work are include the San Diego Charitable Real Estate Foundation, Real Estate Trust at Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

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