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Date: 01 April 2003 ______ SECRET SOURCE NEWS <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ========================================= COMPUTER SECRET 1) No one antivirus package by itself can be 100% effective against all viruses, worms, and Trojans, 100% of the time. It makes sense to use two different tools from time to time, so they can double-check each other. For example, here are two FREE online antivirus scans that can check any system in minutes: http://www.symantec.com/securitycheck/ and http://www.pcpitstop.com/antivirus/default.asp Contributed by A W N (you know who you are)! ========================================= INTERNET SECRET If you're looking for a new inexpensive, or even free, ISP (Internet Service Provider), a good approach is to visit a site that lists providers for every part of the country. An excellent example of such a site is All Free ISP. Just navigate to the site, select your state, or telephone area code, and view the list of ISPs available to you. As you'll soon learn, not all the listed ISPs are free, but those that are not are at least inexpensive. Click here to visit All Free ISP. http://www.all-free-isp.com/ ========================================= SMART SECRET A Healthy Mind At Work Your brain is divided into two main hemispheres: right and left. When one side is feeling stressed out, consider "switching" your brain drain to the other side. Here's how it works: Can't get any work done when you feel down or fried? Depression, emotional strain and similar feelings are controlled by the right side of your brain, also called your "creative powerhouse." By switching gears (or brain hemispheres) and focusing on more functions controlled by the left side, or "logical" side of your brain, you'll be more likely to focus on the task at hand. Try organizing your schedule, drafting a dry, factual report or working on a problem requiring analysis. This simple switch in activity will give your frazzled right brain side some much-needed down time and allow you to be productive. ========================================= GAMBLING SECRET PILE UP POINTS, WITH SLOTS CLUBS Players who enjoy playing "One Armed Bandits," should take the time to join a slot club. It won't take up much time and it can be rewarding. Players are issued a "slot card" that is inserted in the machine before playing. The card stays in until all play is over. Points are electronically added to your account. These points later can be redeemed for valuable prizes. It is a good idea to attach your card to a key chain or something that will remind you not to leave it behind. Most people will return lost cards to the cashier's cage. Slot clubs vary from casino to casino. Pick the one that's best for you, then watch those points add up! ========================================= GAMBLING SECRETS II STAY UP TO DATE, WITH INTERNET NEWSGROUPS Many Internet newsgroups provide valuable information to the casual gambler, as well as to the seasoned professional. Here are a few groups you may enjoy participating in: Rec.gambling.poker Rec.gambling.sports Rec.gambling.blackjack Rec.gambling.craps Rec.gambling.misc Pick out the newsgroup specific to the type of gambling in which you are interested. Whether you just read the posts or engage in intellectual conversation, it is a lot of fun and also educational. ========================================= More information than the average mortal can handle visit http://www.secretsource.com/?ssnl Drop in for a minute or two. ========================================= HEALTH SECRET NEW MIGRAINE TREATMENT BETTER THAN DRUGS
This new headache treatment is based on the finding that headache patients have an inflamed tender area above the upper molar teeth. The inflammation creates a local swelling, which exerts pressure on the adjacent maxillary nerve, causing the headache. In patients with unilateral migraine or tension-type headaches, the temperature and tenderness of the area on the symptomatic side was consistently higher and more tender than it was on the opposite side. This is contrary to current theories ascribing the cause to a swelling of the meninges, the outer covering of the brain. In the emergency room and in Imitrex studies, a device called the Intra-Oral Vasoconstriction was used to chill the inflamed area to reduce the swelling, which takes pressure off the nerve to eliminate the headache. ========================================= MONEY SECRET New salary calculator reveals average salaries based on ZIP codes and position at: http://www.salary.com/ ========================================= FOOD SECRET KIWI FRUIT are one of natures wonder foods. Each contains all the vitamin C a person needs per day, plus many other beneficial nutrients.Infomation in many sites including http://www.whfoods.com ========================================= CAR SECRET Used car prices at 5-year low Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine reports that with new-car sales booming, used car prices are as low as they've been in five years. Prices of late-model midsize cars are particularly low. If you're thinking of jumping into the used car market, Edmunds web site is an excellent resource. Edmunds provides reviews of new and used cars, recommends the best value in used cars, and estimates prices you can expect to pay given the options you want. The site also provides a helpful calculator called "True Cost to Own" designed to reveal hidden expenses of car ownership. Once you've narrowed your choice to a few models, use the "True Cost" calculator to compare depreciation, maintenance, insurance and other cost factors over a five-year period. These figures can help you finalize your decision. Click here to check out Edmunds. http://www.edmunds.com/ ========================================= All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2003 by TEK Marketing
____ Date: 15 April 2003 ______ SECRET SOURCE NEWS <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ========================================= Happy Tax Day! One of the best ways to save on your tax bill is to have your own business! You can write off part of your home, your vehicle (see "Car Secret" below). A portion of your utility bills, your insurance etc. There is even a guy that deducts his dog as a security system! See your accountant.
CAR SECRET Buy A Truck Or Suv And Write It Off. There is a loophole in the federal law right now that gives SUV and truck owners a great tax break. Congress passed some new tax breaks after September 11 to encourage businesses to build new factories and buy new equipment. But a provision in those breaks also makes it possible for people who own their own business or who are self-employed to get an SUV for next to nothing. One man featured in the Detroit News bought a $47,000 Ford Excursion, but he was able to deduct $32,000 of that amount. News of this break is spreading and people are jumping on the bandwagon. Not all SUVs qualify. If you’d like to see the list of vehicles that qualify, go to The Detroit News. There are 38 light truck models that qualify for an extra $24,000 accelerated depreciation tax break. All Ford F series trucks qualify. http://www.detnews.com/2002/autosinsider/0212/23/c01-38875.htm ========================================= HEALTH SECRET One of the best sites on the 'Net for news and research on herbs and natural medicine from the Herb REsearch Foundation. http://www.herbs.org/news.htm ========================================= HEALTH SECRET II In case you missed it, great new information was just posted (BodySecrets Section) on the members only area of Secret Source about how to stop colds and flu before they get started (we mention zinc, but that's not the secret). There is also a post about a great new product that can virtually eliminate allergies, chronic ear infections and even asthma. It has even helped this author stop snoring! The best part is that it only costs a few dollars for a few months worth of treatment. Check it out. This secret alone is worh the price of admission. http://www.secretsource.com/whatsnew.htm ========================================= EDUCATIONAL SECRET Lots of classics (and we mean the complete books!) are online. Books, short stories, poems by some of the greatest authors of our time are available for download/viewing at: http://www.online-literature.com ========================================= LEGAL SECRET Fighting a speeding ticket is almost always worthwhile. More than half end in dismissal, reduced fine or a decision for the driver. Improve Your Odds By asking for a continuance of your trial date. When you are scheduled for trial, the officer that wrote your ticket usually has as many as half a dozen cases that day. If you continue or postpone your trial date, chances are you will be the only defendant that that particular officer has and this increases the likelihood that he/she won't show up. One person isn't really time efficient for most police officers. ========================================= GAMBLING SECRET PROMOTE SUCCESS, WITH A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE A positive mental attitude may be the most important component of a successful gambler. Gambling is a stressful activity. It can turn a normal, well-adjusted individual into a temperamental person. Those who gamble must expect the unexpected at all times. They must be able to deal with adversity, while remaining even-tempered. Quit the game if you become aggravated or develop a bad mood. That way, you can adjust your attitude before returning to play. ========================================= HEALTH SECRET Prevent Lung Cancer One of the most powerful antioxidants on the market is selenium. 200 mcg. (micrograms) per day can help prevent lung cancer and even prostrate cancer. It is so powerful even the American Cancer Society recommends it as a prophylactic against lung cancer for people who smoke. You used to be able to get enough selenium from the food you eat. Unfortunately, most soil is severely selenium depleted, making supplementation necessary. You can find selenium at most vitamin sections in discount and even grocery stores. ========================================= WRINKLE SECRET You've no doubt heard that you should drink plenty of water and avoid exposure to the sun to help prevent wrinkles, but what can you do if they have already appeared? First, try the "Non- Surgical Face Lift" as recommended in the Members area of BodySecrets at http://www.secretsource.com. Second, eat plenty of EFA's or essential fatty acids such as fish oil or flaxseed oil two or three times daily. Or eat salmon 3 times a week. In fact, if you eat salmon (fresh or canned) twice a day for just three days, you will notice a difference in your skin. You should also eat plenty of DARK green vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, romaine etc. ========================================= BAR BET FOR THE MONTH Betcha Can't Blow Up this Balloon What You'll Need Balloon Empty soda bottle 1. Bet your friend that he can't blow up a regular balloon. 2. Put the balloon inside the bottle and wrap the balloon opening around the mouth of the soda bottle. 3. No matter how hard your friend tries to blow up the balloon, she won't be able to do it! The bottle is filled with air and there's no room left over for the empty balloon to expand. ========================================= LICE SECRET This is not a pleasant topic for most people. Any child regardless of health, wealth or cleanliness can come home from school with head lice. There have been a number of warnings about the traditional "drug store" treatments and some of the problems that can be caused by allergic reaction. If you choose to use a commercial shampoo, please do a search on the internet first. You may change your mind. Natural Treatment for Head Lice
In a study to determine other effective treatments for head lice, a natural spray containing anise, ylang ylang, and coconut oils was compared with a conventional spray containing permethrin and malathion. Researchers treated 119 Israeli school children with head lice with either the natural or conventional spray. Both treatments were equally effective, and head lice were eliminated in 92 percent of the group. An itchy scalp immediately following treatment was reported by one child in both the natural and conventional treatment groups, though no other side effects were noted. Anise and ylang ylang contain essential oils, which are generally antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal. These oils have long been known to have such effects; one related study found that the essential oil of an African plant, Lippia multiflora, was more effective against head and body lice than the conventional treatment. Few other studies have examined the use of essential oils for treating head lice, though the positive results studies from thus far could lead to more widespread use of essential oil for treating head lice. ========================================= ALMOST ANYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW SECRET Find expert advice on everything from cooking to mortgages, home repair and gardening to pet care and taxes. Even DATING and computer games. Fun site! http://www.allexperts.com THANKS FOR JOINING US THIS ISSUE! _____________________________________________ All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2003 by TEK Marketing
____ Date: 29 April 2003 ______ SECRET SOURCE NEWS <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ========================================= CAMPFIRE SECRET Campfire taste treat At your next campout, try this yummy treat. Start with a can of refrigerator biscuits or roll dough. Wrap individual rolls around a stick. Roast slowly over coals till golden brown. Remove the baked roll and roll in melted butter and cinnamon sugar. You can also use this technique to make garlic sticks-- instead of the sugar, use sprinkles of garlic powder and parmesan cheese. If you really want a good munch, wrap it around a good quality hot dog and put the hot dog on a stick. When done, roll in mustard or squirt with catsup etc. Tasty treat and fun for all! ========================================= HEALTH SECRET Causes Of Tension Headaches: Over-Reliance On Headache Pills. For occasional headaches, over-the-counter medications can quickly dispense with pain. Ironically, if you rely on these pain relievers too often, and in too great a quantity, it can "lead" to even more headaches. Why? According to the New England Center for Headaches Web site (headache.net/html/ie.html), daily intake of painkillers may cause your brain and body to become reliant on the analgesics in the pain relievers, leading to chemical changes in the brain — and more headaches. ========================================= NLP SECRET Editor's note: This sounds incredibly silly, but it works! I first tried something similar way back in the early 70's. I used to go to the bus depot and ask when I could catch the next flight to Las Vegas or Paris. I would take a filet mignon into McDonalds and ask if they would put it on a bun with "special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onion." It was great fun and it did actually make an incredible difference in my life. You learn not to be afraid, to take chances unconcerned about the outcome, you enjoy the journey! Try it, you will undoubtedly surprise yourself. The PIZZA-WALK EXPERIENCE Jamie Smart Today you have the opportunity to say a fond farewell & wave goodbye to feelings of hesitation, but before you do . . . "He who hesitates waits . . ." As Richard Bandler, (bona-fide genius & co-developer of NLP) says, He who hesitates waits . . . waits . . . waits . . Almost everyone has situations where you would like to do something, but find yourself hesitating. I've heard Richard Bandler describe hesitation as one of the main barriers to learning and he focuses a great deal of time and energy on helping people to overcome it. Would you like fries with that? One day in London, I was on the tube on the way to train some telesales people, helping them to overcome sales call reluctance (ie. not wanting to pick up the phone & dial.) I was reading the book "Change" (by Watzlawick, Weakland & Fisch) and came across a story describing how Watzlawick helped a student who had been unable to complete his thesis due to anxiety. He told the student, "Go into three shops over the next week and make an absurd request." The student did so, reported a shift in attitude, and finished their thesis shortly thereafter. I loved the idea, and thought it might be useful with the reluctant telesales team, but I knew that I couldn t ask them to do something I wasn't willing to do myself. I said to myself, "You have to do this now", and as soon as I got off the tube, I went into a well-known fast-food hamburger joint outside the station. I joined the queue, looking around at the other customers. My heart was pounding like a drum; even though I knew rationally that I was in no danger, my neurology was responding as though I were about to stick up a bank. When I got to the counter, I looked at the person behind it and, with a straight face, asked for a ham and pineapple pizza. She looked confused and said, "What?" I repeated my request. She said, "We don t sell those." "This is a chinese restaurant isn t it?," I replied. She said, "No", I said, "Thanks, anyway," and left. I felt like I had just knocked out Mike Tyson. I felt invincible! Now, before you send me loads of email saying how childish this is, and how it isn't really NLP . . . (says who?) The result was amazing. In the days following, I did several similar acts. Each time, my physical response was diminished, but in other areas of my life, the opposite happened. I started to exhibit less hesitation and more wanton go for it than ever before! Thrilled with my success, I invited the telesales people to do similar absurd acts, and they reported similar liberating results. I knew I was onto something. The PIZZA-WALK EXPERIENCE A few years ago, I became interested in Tony Robbins and went to one of his weekends, eagerly anticipating the fire-walking, which I had heard so much about. I was really looking forward to it, and Robbins did a great job of building up the anticipation, but when the time came, I found it impossible to actually believe that walking on the hot coals was in any way dangerous. As a result, walking across them didn t have much impact on me as a metaphor for overcoming fears in other areas of my life (though I know it really works for some people.) By comparison, THE PIZZA-WALK EXPERIENCE costs nothing, can be done virtually anywhere, and is incredibly powerful. So: 1) Identify a few of the areas in your life where you hesitate and would like to just go for it. 2) Choose a commercial premises (eg. shop, restaurant, petrol station) and make an absurd request (ie. ask for something they definitely don't sell) while keeping a straight face. Be polite, safe and non-threatening. 3) Repeat twice more in the course of a week. 4) Look forward to the situations where in the past you would have hesitated, and enjoy your new responses. One of my clients used to have difficulties asking women out on dates. I sent him out to a burger joint to get some Italian food. Within the week he had a date and now has a full diary. This stuff works! For those of you who are worried about the person behind the counter, in all the times I've done this, their response has been anywhere from bemused to very amused, but never frightened. The key is for you to be non-threatening and polite (ideally coming across as a bit confused.) For those of you who are thinking this is pointless, foolish or humiliating you probably need this more than most. Why does this work? Our central nervous system is set up to protect us from dangerous situations. Many of us have been heavily conditioned against making mistakes (by teachers, parents, peers etc.) and have coded mistakes as dangerous. Yet making mistakes is an incredibly important part of learning, growing and exploring. A willingness to make mistakes is an absolute must for anyone who wishes to become skilled at NLP (with me, I used to be almost phobic of making mistakes, but no more.) The Pizza-walk Experience seems to help you eliminate this unhelpful response. There are lots of other NLP techniques which can reduce hesitation & increase go for it , but this one's the easiest and quickest to communicate in writing. By the way, obviously there are times when it's useful to hesitate (eg. when about to step into a busy street.) Keep those times and places. More advanced This is also great for playing with beliefs around money. I was in Egypt a couple of years back, and found that you are expected to haggle over the prices of items in shops where it's a cultural norm. When I returned to the UK, I went into a large DIY shop, picked up £300 worth of expensive equipment and offered them £40 for it. Once again, my neurology responded as though I was in a dangerous situation, even though I was perfectly safe. By doing this, though, I was able to start changing my beliefs around money (Stuart Wilde's book "The Trick to Money is Having Some" is where I got this idea.) Please send this tip on to as many people as possible. People in our society are way too afraid of looking silly, and they deserve to be liberated from this terrible affliction. This will help them to have more of what they want in their lives. The key with this is to DO IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The results of this will amaze you, and the sooner you start, the sooner you can start reaping the benefits. Remember, reading about it just isn't the same as when you DO IT! ©2003 jamie smart all rights reserved Jamie Smart is a Licensed Trainer of NLP He has his site at: http://www.saladltd.co.uk He conducts many programs including Practitioner, Master Practitioner, NLP for Business People, and more! Jamie also has a newsletter at: http://www.saladltd.co.uk ========================================= INTERNET SECRET FREE WYSIWYG HTML editor! Web Dwarf is one of the easiest HTML editors around. This program features a wysiwyg (what you see is what you get) user interface. It takes almost all the pain out of designing a web page--and it's freeware. You can do the entire job in Web Dwarf--you can design and edit a page and then use the FTP feature to send it to your host computer. http://www.virtualmechanics.com/products/dwarf/ ========================================= HEALTH SECRET (Members only. There is an even more effective method detailed in the BodySecrets section of http://www.secretsource.com/ Quite effective). Treating Colds and Flu: Echinacea and Goldenseal We all know there's no magic cure for colds and flu. However, you can help minimize discomfort make yourself less inviting to viral invaders. According to "Mom's Medicine," by the editors of Prevention Health Books for Women: Combining echinacea with goldenseal may get you good results. Echinacea stimulates the production of natural killer cells, which are a type of white blood cells that fight off viral infections. Goldenseal stimulates white blood cell activity and contains antiviral and antibacterial compounds, chiefly berberine. It works well with echinacea because it has properties that enable it to reduce inflammation and mucus productions. When symptoms strike, take 300 milligrams of each of these herbs every 2 to 4 hours for the first 2 to 3 days, says Kristy Fassler, N.D., a naturopathic physician in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Continue with the same dosage of each three times a day until symptoms disappear. ========================================= GAMBLING SECRET USE A PARTNER, TO INCREASE WINNINGS Here's a simple method of playing that can actually win a lot of money sometimes. With this method, you should play only games and wagers that offer about a 50/50 chance of winning. Red/Black at Roulette and Pass/Don't Pass at Craps would be two good choices. With a partner, choose your game and play. Both of you should bet exactly the same amounts on opposite decisions. If you bet $10 on pass, your partner should bet $10 on Don't Pass. If you bet $10 on Red, your partner bets $10 on Black. Sooner or later, one side is going to be winning more than the other side. If the winning side starts increasing its bet and the losing side cuts back, you'll have an upward trend. Just continue - and split the profits. ========================================= INVESTIGATIVE SECRET (Members learn virtually ALL of the investigative methods and sites advertised elsewhere as part of your incredibly low cost membership). Free Telephone Listings If Google.com fails to find your number check out these sites to find telephone numbers for individuals, businesses and to look up zip codes. I just read that mobile numbers were added to this one! 411.com - http://www.411.com/ Business and residential telephone numbers, zip codes, public records on individuals, maps and local entertainment Switchboard.com - http://www.switchboard.com/ Find telephone listings for people, businesses, products and get e-mail addresses, maps and city guides Who Where - http://www.whowhere.com/ Powered by Lycos, find phone numbers and e-mail addresses for your family and friends or look up info on a celebrity. Or get career and money advice Any Who - http://www.anywho.com/ Find a person or business Four11 - http://www.four11.com/ Telephone and e-mail addresses (This site can also convert your phone number into words, check it out) White Pages - http://www.whitepages.com/ Look up telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, area codes and Web sites. Note: 555-1212.com is no longer free. They charge $10 per month or 10 cents per search. ========================================= HOUSEHOLD SECRET Salvaging a dryer full of wrinkled clothes In a perfect world, you never let clothes sit in a dryer, (unless you enjoy ironing). However, if you wind up with a load of wrinkled clothes, just put a wet towel in the dryer and turn it on for 15 minutes or so. Be sure to turn on your end-of-cycle buzzer if you have one. This quick fix will remove the wrinkles. ========================================= KITCHEN SECRET Editors note: By popular request, we will be adding select recipes to the newsletter, feel free to submit your recipe if it is somehow "different." Quick ratatouille Ingredients: 3 Cloves (or to taste) crushed Garlic 1 med Eggplant, halved and sliced Crosswise (half-circles) 3 med Zucchini, sliced 2 cup Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 tsp Crushed thyme 1 can Stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup Red wine Procedures: 1 Pour wine into bottom of a stew pot or dutch oven. 2 Add garlic. 3 Turn heat to medium. 4 Layer the eggplant slices in the pot, followed by the zucchini slices, then the mushrooms. 5 Sprinkle the thyme over the mushrooms. 6 Pour the can of tomatoes on top. 7 Cover and simmer/steam 20 minutes or until everything is cooked through. Simmer until thick. Editors Note Part II: For something unique and wonderful to serve your special guest(s) for breakfast, make a ratatouille omelet. Simply put a little sharp cheese into your omelet and some thickened ratatouille. Fold and top with more ratatouille and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Wonderful! A crusty baguette or slice of toasted french bread will compliment perfectly. Wine or champagne goes well with this dish! An acquaintance of ours calls this his "Seduction Special." Make of that what you will . ========================================= COMPUTER SECRET Free Graphics: Ever need a special graphic for your website, newsletter, publication or card? Try one of these free sites. http://www.webgfx.com http://www.cooltext.com http://www.3dtextmaker.com ========================================= MONEY SECRET HOW TO TAKE OVER GOING BUSINESSES. Editors note: This is a simplistic method, but the principles are sound and the methodology still works. Just be careful and do your homework. You can get wealthy doing this if you are careful and talk to experts along the way. A good accountant and an attorney you trust are invaluable. Zero cash is needed if you follow these steps: 1. Look for a business about to go bankrupt and which the owner wishes to get out from under. 2. Offer to pay all the debts of the business if the owner will sell you the business with "no- money" down. Many owners will be happy to get rid of their headache and will go along with the idea. 3. Hire a good accountant to evaluate the value of the inventory and equipment in the business - LOOK FOR A BUSINESS WHICH HAS A LOT OF ASSETS IN RELATION TO THE DEBT. 4. Buy the business for no money down. 5. Contact all the business creditors and refinance the debts for as long as possible, try for a reduced settlement. 6. Sell off as much equipment as is possible to still get by with operating the business, collect old bills and attract new markets for your product. Streamline the operation and you can likely turn a profit within a short time. ========================================= All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2003 by TEK Marketing |
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