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WEIRD SECRET Contributed by our favorite buddy in Boston, Thanks Al! PROOF YOU CAN BUY ANYTHING ON THE WEB This might be the wildest "Proof You Can Buy Anything on the Web" I've ever published. Yes, thanks to the internet, you can now have a message personally delivered to the dead. Terminally ill volunteers will memorize your message and promise to pass it along after they die, to the person you specify. Afterlife Telegrams does not offer express delivery or return receipt options. http://www.afterlifetelegrams.com/ ========================================= How David Blaine levitates objects and even himself! How to resurrect a dead fly, read palms, win free drinks at virtually any bar, even learn how to charm a cobra or lay on a bed of nails unharmed. Can you put a lit cigarette out IN YOUR HAND? You can if you get this amazing, astounding eBook at: http://www.astoundingsecrets.com ========================================= HEALTH SECRET Who hasn't needed to do some serious research on medical conditions or diseases at some time or other. Some valuable resources are listed below. RELIABLE HEALTH SITES http://www.clinicaltrials.gov A database of clinical trials in the US. Searchable by disease. http://www.eMedicine.com Provides a searchable database of information on diseases and conditions. Content is written by physicians. http://www.healthfinder.gov Provides links to hundreds of other reliable health-related sites. Click on "Directory of Healthfinder Organizations" to look for approved organizations. http://www.medem.com/MedLB/medlib_entry.cfm Medem is an organization that provides health-care information from major health organizations, such as the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. This site gives you access to Medem's on-line medical library. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus From the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Provides health information and a medical dictionary. Click "Other Resources" to find links to other sites, including the Medline database, which can be used to search for medical journal abstracts. ========================================= PERSONAL SECRET Seven Caring Habits According to William Glasser, M.D., most of the emotional turmoil you experience is directly traceable to the fact that you've learned to try to control those around you through seven deadly habits, including punishing, complaining, blaming, threatening, nagging, criticizing, and bribing. So how do you avoid these "seven deadlies"? By replacing them with what Dr. Glasser calls the seven caring habits: supporting, encouraging, listening, accepting, trusting, respecting, and negotiating differences. Sounds easy enough. Accept people for who they are, listen to them, respect them, trust them, encourage and support them, and negotiate any differences you may have. A lot harder than it sounds. You may purchase William Glasser's "Choice Theory: A New Psychology of Personal Freedom" from Amazon.com. ========================================= TRAVEL SECRET We apologize if we've mentioned this before, but it's so good! OneTravel.com At first glance, OneTravel.com looks like just another low-fare travel site, but head for the airline news section to get bulletins on the latest doings and how they'll affect your next trip (and the fare you pay to take it). Also helpful, a "rules of the air" section that lets you search by airline to find out how your particular carrier handles standby status, overbooking, check-in times, and the like. http://www.onetravel.com ========================================= Travel for F*ree! It's true. You can take a free cruise if you know the secrets. Fly almost anywhere in the world for next to nothing or even completely free. With a little timing, you may even get paid to travel! And no, it's not about writing articles. It's even easier than that! http://www.secretsource.com ========================================= HOUSEHOLD SECRET What a great idea! This may have saved my garage and possibly my marriage! PLASTIC GROCERY BAG STORAGE What to do with empty plastic grocery bags? Here's a great idea from Maria Garcia of the Get Organized Now web site--store them in an empty facial tissue box. With such a compact storage option, you can keep one in the car, one in the kitchen, one in the garage, and anywhere else you might need them. Take the rest back to your grocery and deposit them in the designated recycling container. ========================================= SAFETY SECRET KEEP TRACK OF PRODUCT RECALLS From consumer expert Ken Giles: Once a month, call the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at 800-638-2772, or visit its Web site, http://www.cpsc.gov. Search by product name to find out if a specific item has been recalled... or sign up for the CPSC's E-mail subscription list to get all recall notices automatically. The CPSC announces as many as 300 recalls a year. Half of all product recalls are of children's products -- toys, furniture and recreational products, such as swings and bicycles. ========================================= INTERNET SECRETS Slow Downloads Are you getting a very slow response when you try to download a page? Or do you experience problems with websites that do not fully download? Here's what to do: Try clicking Stop on your browser's toolbar, then Refresh or Reload the page. What this combination does for you is force the connection to be re-established and find a new route from your computer to the server. This tactic will often bypass a clogged router and get you a faster connection. ========================================= HEALTH SECRET Treating Colds and Flu: Sage 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: Sage is antiseptic and astringent, says Cascade Anderson Geller, an herbal educator and consulting herbal practitioner in Portland, Oregon. That means that it helps fight infections while drying up problems like postnasal drip. Steep 1 teaspoon of dried medicinal sage leaves in 1/2 cup of water and drink it slowly because it's strong and bitter. The recommended dose is 1/2 cup of tea twice a day between meals. The tea will make you feel better, but sage's drying effects are not something that you want to expose yourself to for more than a day or two. PART TWO: 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 HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME DURING BREAKS Casinos have different rules about leaving chips on the table when taking a break. When playing Blackjack, speak to the floor person before you leave. Poker is a different story. Breaks can be anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, on average. Always find out the expected length of the break before you go, especially if the game you are playing is good and you want to return to it. Most dealers, upon sitting down to begin, will hand out buttons to all the seats that have chips and no player. To insure you get the maximum time for your break, wait until the dealer deals out one hand, and leave. This way, you will not get a button until that dealer leaves and the next sits down. Before you make a decision as to whether you want to cash out or leave your chips, several factors should be considered: * How long is the wait to get in another game? * How long will you be gone? * How good is the game in which you are playing? By determining these factors, you can decide whether to stay in the action or leave until a later time. =========================================
Date: 18 March 2003 ______ SECRET SOURCE NEWS <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Hi Sourcerer, here's the latest issue of; SECRET SOURCE NEWS. This newsletter is "referral powered. " No outside advertising, nothing annoying like pop ups or popunders, just good stuff. Help keep it going by sending it to a friend or two this issue. ========================================= ========================================= LEPRECHAUN SECRET Original Irish Coffee Want to celebrate the day after St. Patrick's Day with an authentic Irish beverage? (Note: that would NOT be green beer.) Here's the recipe for "Original Irish Coffee," according to Ireland Online, "The Interactive Travel Guide to the Best of Ireland": 1 measure of Irish whiskey 1 teaspoon raw sugar 1 cup freshly brewed coffee Whipped cream Pre-warm a stemmed glass. Add the whiskey. Add the sugar and stir in the coffee. Float the whipped cream on top. Drink the coffee through the cream (i.e., do not stir after adding the cream). Ireland Online is a good source for all things Irish. Click here for your fix. http://www.iol.ie/~discover/ ========================================= BODY SECRET Avoiding Stretch Marks No matter how hard you try to get rid of them, stretch marks never disappear completely. The best defense against stretch marks is to avoid them. Not that easy with pregnancy, weight gain and loss, and even the growth spurts of the teen years can cause stretch marks. Try the following tips to avoid or minimize marks: - Moisturize areas prone to stretch marks on a daily basis. This helps keep the skin flexible and supple. - Massage the skin. This helps keep circulation flowing properly. - Eat right. Foods high in zinc, silica, and vitamins C and E will all help keep your skin healthy and supple. NOTE: If you are pregnant, advise your doctor of any changes in diet, or vitamin regimen COMING SOON to BodySecrets section! How a simple sugar can alleviate your allergy symptoms and the absolute best method of getting rid of that cold or flu! At last, here is one secret that actually works at getting rid of that darn cold. All it takes is something you probably already have in your medicine cabinet. Available next week in the members area. No Virginia it is not Zinc lozenges, although we do recommend them. Recent studies have shown that they can significantly reduce the duration of the average cold. Zinc lozenges were recommended by us in 1981 (it just took the rest of the world a while to catch up). Oh, I just bought this wonderful product that can rid your body of cold and flu symptoms. It cost $.39 (that's 39 cents, not a misprint). I admit it was on sale, regularly 59 cents. And it works. P.S. Here's another secret. There will be LOTS more REALLY INCREDIBLE stuff added to the members area of BodySecrets in the next few months, we have been doing an incredible amount of research. You should join now and take advantage before we decide to raise our rates or only admit Republicans or aliens from Xenon. :>) grin ========================================= MONEY SECRET Bad Credit = Big Premiums Most people understand that if they run up a handful of speeding tickets their car insurance rates may go up. But many don't realize that paying a credit card bill late could have a similar effect, boosting their homeowners insurance premiums. Your credit may be checked not only when applying for loans, but many employers are now checking the credit of potential new hires. More and more employers are of the opinion that if you are not responsible enough to maintain good credit, you are probably not responsible enough to work for them. What can you do? If you have had credit problems and want to clear them up, just visit http://www.secretsource.com/ and become a member.The information in the members area can help you get back on your feet FAST! Impress credit investigators with your new knowledge, get that job or that loan, let http://www.secretsource.com show you how! It costs less than $15.00 to join and the benefits could literally be worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars. ========================================= LEGAL SECRET FBI Fraud Site I wanted to give you this link to the Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC), a site established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). http://www1.ifccfbi.gov Use this in case you ever feel like you were/are the victim of Internet fraud. Internet fraud might be paying for something online but not getting it, or getting something different than what was represented online. Of course, you should always first try to deal with the company in question directly, but if you aren't satisfied with the results, you can report it to the IFCC. ========================================= GAMBLING SECRET HOW TO FILL DOWNTIME WITH KENO There are a few times when playing Keno is a smart move. The house percentage on Keno is about 30 percent, which usually makes it one of the worst games to play in the casino. Try Keno if you just made a big win shooting dice or playing blackjack, or if you have an hour to "kill" before dinner and you still are in a gambling mood. Playing five or six games of Keno won't risk the money you won. Keno also is a game you can play while eating dinner. This is good for people who like to be in action at all times. ========================================= RACETRACK SECRET Posts 2-5-6 At The Track If you enjoy playing trifectas, you'll notice one combination often comes up. At almost all tracks, the posts 2, 5 and 6 usually rank high in the winning columns. So try boxing these numbers. ========================================= INTERNET SECRET Great Start Pages What you select as your home page depends on your interests. The default Microsoft home page offers general information, news and search opportunities. However, if you're interested in a wide variety of topics and want to have a selection of search engines at your fingertips, you might like to try Info321. Info321 offers a huge selection of links to search engines, news, sports, etc. You'll find this page by clicking here. http://www.info321.com/ Another great start page that is amazingly configurable is MyWay. Lots of topics, tips, horoscope and even local TV listings. It is easy to customize and you even get a free email address. This is a personal favorite, check it out at: http://www.myway.com/ ========================================= BIG MONEY SECRET BONUS! Truth And Fiction About Opening A Swiss Bank Account "If you can actually count your money then you are not really a rich man." J. Paul Getty, American business executive 1892- 1976." To most people having a Swiss Bank Account is something for the super rich, crooks, dishonest government officials or just a good way of "hiding away one's ill-gotten gains." That's nothing but fiction and a common plot used over and over again in a lot of Hollywood's B movies. There's nothing illegal or "fishy" about wanting, or having a Swiss bank account. The truth is Swiss banks welcome accounts from foreign residents all over the world - especially the "West," and a vast number of average Americans have accounts all over Switzerland. The main reason for wanting a Swiss bank account has to deal with the legendary privacy such an account provides. The Swiss have some of the tightest regulations in the entire world as far as who can gain access to your account. If you're looking for a way to "protect' assets from snoopy investigators, a Swiss account can be the ideal place. The "big five" Swiss banks are listed below. All are familiar with foreign accounts. - The Swiss Credit Bank in Zurich - The Union Bank of Switzerland - The Bank Leu (AG) in Zurich - The Swiss Bank Corporation in Basel - The Swiss Volksbank in Berne To locate the current addresses of these banks and many others, visit a Swiss Consulate located in most major US cities, or visit your local library for further information. Or simply do an internet search. Opening a Swiss account is much the same as with any bank. If you're making a truly large deposit most people prefer to do so in person. If you decide to open an account by mail, you'll first have to request the forms needed to open an account; fill them out, then get your signature verified at a Swiss Consulate or any of their affiliated banks in this country. This procedure is much like what one does to open a mutual fund or other securities account and is nothing more than a bit of red tape any financial institution puts you through and not an invasion of your privacy. While we're on the subject, its best to send your deposits by money order which offers the most privacy. Bank drafts are also acceptable, but avoid using bearer bonds or securities when making your deposit or you're required to file a lot of red-tape at tax time. For protection have your lawyer execute a "power of attorney" over your Swiss account. Unlike American law the Swiss still consider such legal instruments valid even after a depositor's death. If you're not comfortable leaving a "power of attorney" with the bank, discuss options with your legal counsel in case of your disability, or death. OK, so much for the "how," of opening a Swiss Bank account, now it time for a little information on the "Why." The main reason for having a Swiss bank account for most people has to do with keeping one's financial status a secret, and protecting one's assets from "attack." Swiss banks offer the same range of services of other banks: checking accounts, savings accounts, custodial accounts, etc. They also will hold other valuables like stock certificates, gold, silver, and other property for a fee. Like other Swiss accounts, they are protected under Swiss law from any snooping unless you're engaged in criminal activity. When it's time to make a withdrawal, it can be paid in the currency of your choice. Swiss francs, American dollars, whatever you would like. Unlike American law where law enforcement agencies, the judicial system, and private citizens can gain access to all kinds of financial information under Swiss law, except for extraordinary circumstances neither the bank's officers or the bank's employees are allowed to reveal any information, relative to any account to anyone, including the Swiss government. No private citizen, or their legal representative can ever receive any type of information about any one's Swiss bank account under any set of conditions. That includes all types of legal proceedings that the Swiss classify as "non-criminal behavior." The Swiss consider tax evasion and many other "crimes" under US law as "political offences." Things like divorce, inheritance disputes and bankruptcy cases are examples of "private matters," and as such the secrecy of the account is protected from any legal action to verify the presents of, or attempts to seize any assets. There are some notable exceptions. Three types of activity which the Swiss consider illegal, and are bound by treaty with the United States to "open" the account for possible legal proceedings are: organized crime activities, drug trafficking, and "insider trading" of securities. In instances of this kind, the Swiss authorities have the final say on whether or not to reveal any information. Since September 11, 2002, many banks will now cooperate with a Federal Agency if there is a possible terrorist connection. The Swiss currently charge a hefty 35% tax on interest earned in Swiss accounts but Americans get 30% of that tax refunded by showing that they're not Swiss residents. To claim the refund there is a catch 22. You must identify yourself, which of course gives up your secrecy. If you maintain the account in Swiss francs, and the franc increases in value relative to the American dollar, you may also be liable for a capital gains tax when you withdraw the money and convert it back to United States dollars. If you sustain losses from any decrease in value they are usually not deductible. There are no US restrictions on having Swiss bank accounts, but current IRS regulations require you tell them what foreign accounts you have when you file your annual income tax return. If you answer yes, the Internal Revenue Service requires more paperwork. Interest earned in a foreign account is still taxable under present US Tax laws, but you usually get to offset foreign taxes that you may be required to pay. Consult with a tax expert to learn what present regulations are since they change frequently and are beyond the scope of this report. "Let us all be happy, and live within our means, even if we have to borrow the money to do it with." Artemus Ward 1834-1867 ========================================= THE MOST INCREDIBLE SECRET EVER It's so simple. So effective. So potentially life altering. Drum roll . . . Here it is. Your body will do what your mind expects or commands it to do. Don't dismiss this, it is a POWERFUL secret that can literally change your life. Just try this simple test. Next time you are feeling down, or mad or angry or resentful, put a smile on your face. PRETEND that everything is wonderful, that life is indeed grand. Next thing you know, you will be smiling and not pretending, you will actually be feeling GOOD! Your mind told your body and your psyche to behave a certain way, and it did. Your body couldn't differentiate between real and false joy. That smile on your face actually made you feel good. It really works! This truly is an incredible power once you learn to harness it at will. To conquer the world, one must first conquer oneself. You now know the simple but effective key. We shall probe this further in future issues. Power abides here. Be Well, Worry Not. - John - All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2003 by TEK Marketing
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