The Smarter Customer

Whenever the advantages of earning an advanced degree in an English-speaking country are mentioned, “improving my English skills” and “practicing my English” always rank high among them. But, as the experience of many a foreign student has shown, practicing - let alone improving - your English is, as the English saying goes, “easier said than done.”

Understandably, many students studying abroad gravitate toward students from their own country or region, both for greater ease of conversation as well as to be with others who understand their cultural perspective. Valuable as such friendships are, they often get in the way of using English and refining the skills, speaking and listening in particular.

Furthermore, a lack of confidence inhibits many foreign students from putting themselves forward in English. Even when they have the confidence and willingness, students from other countries often do not know how - and where - to create situations outside the classroom in which they’re likely to learn English by using it. The following suggestions, some of them familiar and obvious, others more novel, come from clever students who have found ways to make the most of their time in the English-speaking world.

All of them agree that making as many native English-speaking friends as possible is the most helpful thing of all. That doesn’t necessarily mean living with native speakers, but if you can - in a dormitory or shared house, apartment or flat situation - you’re sure to get your English up to comfortable speaking, listening and general comprehension standards at the fastest rate, having the most fun in the process.

English-speaking students are as interested in making friends with people from other countries as you are in getting to know them. Many of them have not traveled extensively outside their home countries or continents - and are as aware as you are of the value of getting experience of the ways people from other cultures think and interact.

A good thing to avoid in making native-speaker friends is not to propose spending time together so that you can practice your English. Even though it is part of what you want from the interaction, it is only part, and it sounds less appealing to native speakers than simply asking to go out for coffee or some other appropriate means of getting to know someone. It sounds like there is work or effort involved on the part of the native speaker.

In fact, the people you approach with the idea of “practicing your English” are less like to decline your invitation because they are unwilling to be helpful than they are to feel that they are not “qualified” to teach and might have a negative rather than a positive influence on your English. The reality is that no matter how they speak English, they have something to teach you, since, as native speakers, they are examples of the kinds of English speakers you can expect to encounter in your later, professional or personal life.

Beyond making English-speaking friends and living with native speakers, here are some ways to consider expanding your English speaking and comprehension skills that take you into more formal, adult parts of the English-speaking world. In some of them, you may even learn vocabulary that will be useful for your academic discipline:

1. Go to the bank with a mission that involves fact-finding in English. As one example, it would be good for you to learn how have money wired from a foreign country - yours - into a bank account you establish in your host country. You may need it. If the branch of the bank near your university is a small one, you may just want to walk in and talk to an officer. If it is a larger bank, you may want to call ahead for an appointment to speak with someone. That would push you even farther into the trickier business of doing business - in this case simply making an appointment - in a second language over the telephone, which is one step more difficult than doing the same thing in person. You could even say that you are gathering the information for an article you are writing for your school’s foreign-student bulletin. Then you could actually write up what you learn and present the information to your fellow foreign students - even if there is no official foreign-student bulletin.

2. Go to the post office to find out how best to ship an item home. This will probably be a walk-in task, but you are likely to find postal clerks helpful if you look earnest about your need to know. Find out as many shipping options as possible, both to gather information you might really find useful but also to see how long you can sustain a conversation about a complex topic. Do not be shy about asking to have anything you are told repeated until you understand it completely. That will encourage the clerk to find other means - usually just different words - to answer your question. This is a highly important English skill: learning the different ways there are of saying basically the same thing.

3. Go to a fitness center or other facility that offers nonacademic activities you enjoy and ask about membership and privileges. Universities often have many of the facilities you need on campus. Still, you could also go off campus to investigate other kinds of activity centers - which could range from a stable that gives horse-riding lessons to an art studio. Even if you do not actually join - and do not feel pressured to; you are just investing possibilities (and expanding your English without saying so) - you are sure to enlarge your vocabulary and increase your sense of ease talking with strangers in English. They are there to provide a service or sell their product, so you can safely assume that they are already inclined to be as helpful as possible.

4. Go to a travel agent and plan a trip. The trip could be anything from an excursion in your host country - of which there are sure to be many - to a more adventurous trip to a neighboring country. Travel agents are, for obvious reasons, accustomed to dealing with people who do not speak English as a first language. Again, try to sustain the conversation as long as possible within reason. Ask about the full range of transportation and accommodation options, and see how many different recommendations the agent can make that fit with you time availability and budget. Do not feel under pressure to buy anything you do not actually want or are not prepared to do. It is normal for customers to leave a travel agent’s office with a variety of options to consider.

5. Apply for a part-time job. Even if you do not need to work part-time or cannot under the terms of your acceptance at your host university, check out nearby jobs. Inquiring about jobs is likely to introduce you to vocabulary you would encounter in no other way. Even better, if you present yourself well and make a strong, well-worded application, you could even be asked back for an interview. Interviewing is a highly valuable skill in countless situations, including academic ones, and getting all the experience you can with it will be invaluable. If you are so successful that you are actually offered the job, give yourself credit for a job already well done (fact-finding; interviewing) - and then accept the job if it actually appeals to you or politely decline it if you do not want or need it. If you were skillful enough to get one job offer, it is plausible that you got others, too. Thank the employer for the opportunity and reply that, regrettably, you have accepted another offer elsewhere.

The opportunities are limited only by the size of the community in which your university or school is located. The suggestions above are offered to give you ideas about how to use your imagination to create situations for you to expand and practice your English - without ever having to say, “Could you please help me practice my English?”

Hugh O’Connell is a business owner and university lecturer. He is a director of Plan-it Consultants Limited, Thailand and UniRoute Limited, Hong Kong. Plan-it provides off line resources to students wishing to study overseas: study abroad program. UniRoute offers online advice on study abroad.
He is also an active member and contributer to the Asian Forum on Business
Education AFBE. Currently Hugh resides in Thailand and is working towards his doctorate.

Boat Winterization Services and Charges, Part II

If you own a boat maintenance business you may have considered what your charges should be and what the boat owners are willing to pay. Here are some thoughts on the type of charges and services you should consider. This is Part II

Fuel:

Fill up fuel tanks to avoid condensation during winter. Add a fuel stabilizer by following exact instructions on the container. Change out fuel filters and water separators.

Main Engines and Generators: (Optional $150)

Change the sump oil and oil filters. You should run the engine for 10 minutes to warm it up first. Hot oil tends to allow impurities to be drained with the oil. Acids have formed in the oil from combustion heat and are attacking vital engine parts. Leaving old oil in an engine during the non-use period is a bad idea. The old oil adheres to bearing and other important engine parts and causes corrosion. Change fuel filters on primary and secondary filters. Check fuel filters for algae and water. Advise owner if really bad. Make sure to change protective zincs in the main engines and generators. Add anti-freeze to cooling system and run for fifteen minutes. Use only environmentally friendly anti-freeze. Never use silicone based anti-freezes or even ones which contain any silicone what so ever. If the engine block freezes and cracks, it’s usually covered under the boater’s insurance policy. Plug up all exhaust ports. Remove spark plugs and use fogging oil spray to spray into cylinders. Wipe down engine with a rag sprayed with WD-40 or fogging oil. You may also wish to follow engine linkage and spray it down with WD-40 and wipe excess.

Bottom Cleaning:

If the boat is out of the water clean off the bottom of the boat ASAP. It is easiest to remove barnacles, grass and slime while the bottom is still wet. Pay particular attention to cleaning off the water line and transom. Also propellers, shaft, rudders and trim tabs.

Stern Drives:

Inspect stern drive(s) and remove any plant life or barnacles from lower unit. Drain gear case to remove any moisture in oil. Clean the lower unit with a steam cleaner when it is possible. Check rubber boots for cracks and pin hole leaks. Grease all fittings and check fluid levels in hydraulic steering or lift pumps.

Carpet Cleaning:

Ask about carpet cleaning for the boat. Clean upholstered furniture. Also lay out fabric curtains and clean them as well. Vacuum mattresses.

Outboard Motors:

Disconnect fuel hose and run engine dry, until it stops. It is very important to make sure all fuel is drained from carburetor to prevent build up of deposits from evaporated fuel. Old oil can turn to varnish. Use fogging oil, spray into cylinder walls, and pistons. Apply water-resistant grease to propeller shaft and threads. Wax the engine. Note: there are two theories on whether you should disconnect and drain fuel or whether you should add stabilizers and fuel treatments. Nissan Marine Motors recommends that you drain it completely, while Mercury and OMC recommend treating fuel with a conditioner, which they sell, and adding stabilizer. The second method is of course much simpler, but you must follow the boat engine manual.

Canvas Covers: (Add Maintenance Costs for Hardware)

Check for weak seams and defective fasteners. Check receivers on the boat also. You must replace bad hardware due to winter winds. A few bad fasteners may allow the wind to grip on the covers and it will thrash it to shreds.

Storage Bins and Lockers:

Use a good marine caulking compound to seal cracks and leaks. Remove contents. If paint is missing, sand and repaint (extra fee). Be sure to wipe down with moisture resistant cleaner and then wax it.

First Aid Kits:

Replenish first aid kits and medical supplies. Discard old medicines. Take everything out and wipe with anti-moisture cleaner.

Docking Lines:

If the boat will be left in the water, pay attention. Check lines for chafe and add spring or breast lines to prevent fore and aft movement in the slip. There should be twice the number of lines as normal. Check dock cleat for tightness. If loose, contact marina management to get them prepared before windy season. Add chafe protectors on lines if owner wishes and be sure to charge them for this. Hang twice the number of fenders that you would use in summer.

Power Cords: (Replacements Add Costs, Coordinate Repairs)

Give your AC power cord an inspection. Check to see if the female end looks brown, melted or corroded inside. If it does you have a poor connection problem. Have a professional marine electrician take a look. Make sure the power cord does not fall into the water or that there is no way it will be pulled in to the water. An electrical short can cause unnecessary corrosion to the boat or neighboring boats.

Deck Gear:

Secure all gear on the deck and possibly attach a small plastic coated wire lock. Mail the key to the lock with a note in your invoice for services. Keep one key yourself. Do the same for shore boats, water toys, scuba and safety gear. Other items such as EPIRB’s, mob flags, fire extinguishers, flares, fenders and life saving gear is better off below out of the weather. Pressure wash them first and secure them below to discourage theft. Advise owners to take cushions, galley fuel, boat papers, home electronics and small outboard motors home.

Fuel Tanks: (Add Cost of Gas to Invoice)

Top off fuel tanks and pour in two bottles of additive.

Secure Cabin:

Close all through-hulls (except cockpit drains). Double clamp both sides with stainless rubber hose clamps. Turn cushions on end to allow air to circulate around them. Open refrigerator and freezer and tie doors open. Wipe them down inside with moisture absorbing marine products such as: “No-Damp”, “Damp Away”, or “Sportsman’s Mate”. If you want to really get tricky turn on a de-humidifier for a half a day.

Sailing Yachts:

Secure the halyards to keep them from clanging as the wind blows and putting nicks I the mast. Make sure sail covers are tight and lashed strongly to the boom. If you have roller-furling, be sure the sails are furled all the way in and the furling line is secured so that wind will not deploy.

Freezing Lakes:

If you live in an area where the lake actually freezes around boat and the owner has opted to leave it in the water, you might suggest a de-icing system or bubbling system around the boat.

This list is in no way 100% complete. However, these are the major items. There is a log you may wish to use and you can download it at:

http://www.boatus.com

Do not assume that in California there is no need to winterize a craft just because of the good climate. U.S. boat insurance carriers had five times the number of claims in California as in Alaska, Maine and Michigan combined.

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Today the largest web-based florist shop in the USA, 1800Flowers.com has been trading since 1976. Led by Jim McCann, the business continued to grow and over the years it became the biggest internet provider in the country. Its success is down to superior flowers, gifts, and customer care. Every year 1800Flowers.com has literally millions of satisfied customers.

What makes 1800Flowers.com such a success is its full range of gift ideas. Pick from peonies, orchids, delphiniums or chrysanthemums and loads more, to make a personalized floral gift. Or why not go for a special gift such as luscious fruit or a selection of gourmet candies? There is also an enormous range of gift baskets, bouquets, potted plants, and cute toys to go with the food and flowers. So, this American florist provides the ability to tailor your presents and make the day of an acquaintance, loved one, or business colleague no matter what their preferences are.

Whenever you want to send flowers, rest assured this client centered company is at the other end of the telephone line, or online if that’s more convenient. Don’t forget it doesn’t have to be an occasion to send flowers, very often the gifts which are most appreciated are those that haven’t been expected. It doesn’t matter what the occasion is or whether it is for your partner, or a client, there is sure to be something perfect.

Flowers are a fantastic way to acknowledge all sorts of occasions. Any combination of red roses, teddy bears, and candies are traditionally given to your sweetheart on Valentines. Show your mother or granny that you care for her with a magnificent floral arrangement or a selection of delicious treats. Having a floral tribute delivered to a funeral can offer your sympathies to the family of the deceased. Pink or blue arrangements welcome a new arrival, and joyful baskets of flowers make new mothers feel great. Regardless of what you decide on or where it’s to be delivered, 1800Flowers.com promises to satisfy everybody with food and flowers at the peak of freshness. As long as you place your order by two PM, same day delivery is guaranteed. The internet site is easy to navigate, and if you phone you will speak to a helpful and knowledgeable operator. Having bouquets and gifts delivered the planet has never been more straightforward

Looking for somewhere online to meet new people, discuss hobbies, plan events, or just have fun chatting? Internet forums have been around for some time on the web and often are free and easy to setup. Forums are basically online discussion web sites where people share information and chat grouped around a set of topics. One example might be a local photography club. You could setup topics around types of cameras, locations for shooting, local events and meetings, printing tips, etc. Often there are administrators and moderators that help to keep the discussion orderly and on topic.

Some items to consider when starting an online forum include…

Cost - Often you can find them for free. There will probably be some advertising on the site, but don’t most sites now a days?

Features - Does the forum support avatars, private messages, user levels, themes, etc.

Security - Is it possible to create forums that only register users can post in? Helps to avoid those spammers.

I cannot stress the last one enough. You should be completely able to control who is in your forums. One bad apple spoils the bunch. On that same note, it is common for a forums to have moderators. These are people that help enforce the rules in the forum. Make sure your choose your help wisely. When it comes to administrators, there should only ever be one. Administrators have the keys to the city and can set your forum ablaze.

Finally to make a forum a success you need to attract people to it to join. Obviously if it is for a church or some other established group, this is relatively easy. Tell your friends, family, club members. If you are starting from scratch, do the same. Tell people, show people, invite people. Check to see if your forum site is listed in search engines like google. Once you get past that initial setup and recruitment your will soon be on your way to having a forum that you and your friends can enjoy.

George Hubka has a masters degree in software engineering has been building and running web sites for more than a decade. Visit www.AtTheForum.com to get started with your own online community today

I’ve seen too many good players go home losers because of one flaw in their play. Greed. They play great all night, taking down pots all night, big ones, small ones, and I see their stack flowing over the edge of the table. Then out of nowhere it’s gone.

Well technically it’s not out of nowhere, there is a specific culprit in this situation, and that culprit is the marginal hand combined with the big pot. It comes with the territory of winning, you begin to become confident. Finally that confidence spills over into arrogance, and the arrogance busts you.

So let’s learn, shall we, about money management and when to take a win for a win and not push for more. Any serious poker online player will have some kind of bankroll. But what many poker online players that have a bankroll don’t have, is an expected profit. I like to call the two playing money and bankable money. Let’s say you have a bankroll of 5000 dollars. What I’d suggest is to take 1000 of it and make it bankable money. While it can still be used as online poker money if the need be, let it sit dormant at the moment and only count the remaining 4000 as your actual bankroll, your “playing money.”

A solid principle to keep your bankable money growing is to take 10% of all your winnings and put it in your bankable pool. So if you win 1000 in a session, take 100 of it and put it in the “bank” and add the 900 to your playable roll.

When you do this, you gain two important things. First you gain a padding to your roll in the case variance hits you and busts you hard. Second, you gain the ability to manage your money on a more delicate scale.

So what’s this all have to do with greed? Well, if you have realistic expectations for your bankroll, it will likely lead you to get up and leave the table even if you’re winning if you’ve met your set goal or “quota.” Essentially, by using the principle of bankable money, you won’t be tempted to squander away a night’s worth of winnings if you have tangible evidence that you won in the “bank” and also realize that you will have a larger roll to play with next time. When you put it like that, it’s hard for your mind to argue with itself over whether or not to try to double up 4k, or turn 4900 into 5800 next session.

With some rationality and self control, you will find that you can overcome your inherent gambler’s greed with the tangible results you’ll see when you walk away from the table.

Purchasing the best child car seat is something that needs a greater understanding of the market than the average person has, as between the different styles, brands, and the safety rules, it’s far from a simple choice. We’ll explain, individually, what you need to know for easy comprehension.

The standard is set by big-name brands (Disney, Safety 1st, Graco, etc) and this standard has led to a range of seats designed for babies of 12 months or less — capable of holding a maximum weight limit of about 20 pounds. A few seats can face forward, though most are exclusively designed to face the rear — something worth keeping in mind when buying. All parents know that bringing your baby from the car back to your home while they’re asleep almost inevitably leads to their being woken up — that said, as these seats often double up as baby carriers, the opportunity to avoid this improves.

To learn more, you are advised to take a gander at our detailed site for child booster seats instructions.

Should you prefer a car chair that won’t be outgrown so soon, consider a convertible. Enduring throughout the age bracket in which these seats are called for, the higher price they go for is made up for by being useful for longer. If you like the sound of a convertible chair but you also need a baby carrier, you’ve often got a choice to make. An awareness of the features inherent to any given model can most simply be obtained from the assorted reviews, helping you select the best for your circumstances. An additional advantage to these reviews is that they’re independent with no commercial interests involved. Engineered with growing children in mind, the booster seat takes over the task of supporting your children at around the thirty to forty pound mark and will support them until they no longer need these seats. You’re faced with two primary decisions in fitting — a five-point harness design and the use of the car’s inbuilt safety belt, which makes us suggest trying both approaches with your child in the seat to see which one makes for a happier face while keeping the child comfortable. Another thing you’ll find from the reviews is that many of booster seats have an inbuilt means of distracting your toddler on your trip.

Your budget, your family’s needs, your lifestyle — these are all concerns that need to be addressed before buying any chair, and this guide was designed to make it quicker and easier. You’ll find your perfect solution through examining the independent comparison reviews.

Even professional gamblers do not succeed in each and every game they take part in. And, well-nigh all gamers know that gambling games need knowledge and luck to win. There are a couple of simple pointers all gamblers make use of to increase their games on their favorite online gambling internet site.

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For the man who is fashionable and desires to look actually good, Leather Coats are a great add-on to his garment collection. They are without question stylish and high-class. Wearing one would for sure make him look great. So if you have not determined still what to give to your brother, uncle dad or hubby this Christmas, they would really be pleasant presents to give.

Just like any other piece of dressing, Leather Jackets are available in assorted materials, colours, sizes and trends. Apart from leather, they can be created out of cotton, twill, lambskin, polyester and nylon. Standard colours are khaki, brown, black, tan and gray. They can also be single or double breasted and full length. Shoppers can pick out features like inside and outside pockets, hand warmers, linings and belted closure.

Counting on the fashion and material employed, Leather Coats would cost from £150 to £300. Compared to business and ceremonial wear coats, everyday wear coats price less. It is significant to know why we purchase leather coats in the first place due to its price. This would help us determine what mode, colour and textile is most desirable. Whether presenting one as a gift or purchasing one for ourselves, this idea is still very helpful.

Another subject of special importance when purchasing Leather Coats is its correct upkeep. Keeping them decently will make them look like brand new after lasting for a long time. Before buying, it is best to zccumulate correct and applicable maintenance data. Enquire for info pertaining to professional cleaners when you purchase your leather coat. We should recall that looking great and lasting for a long time are what Leather Coats are designed for. Caring for them properly will do just that.

Before actually purchasing one, it is helpful to shop around or maybe even check the internet. This is assistive in getting the leather coat that presents the best trade. It is not a trouble to find a coat that meets your finances as coats on sale or discount are similarly obtainable.

A fussy, colicky child is no pleasure at all. Being the parent through this situation can be quite stressful and heartbreaking. Luckily, these day there are several options that can be acquired by the modern day parent in order to help keep your toddler occupied. Babies are familiar with continuous motion in the mothers’ womb and when their baby gets unhappy, a lot of mothers are glad to depend on the support of a baby bouncer to duplicate this relaxing mood. However, knowing what you require can in truth be tremendously baffling, however this article offers several guidelines that will help you make the correct decision. Find a huge selection of baby and child products including; baby bouncers, baby walkers and baby cots from leading brands online.

Crucial Features: Without doubt, a baby bouncer ought to deliver the bounce aspect. When a parent can’t rock & soothe, it’s useful to have a consistent alternative. Usually most bouncers come with a soft seat that is joined to a U shaped structure. When the child moves around, the seat has a spring like reaction which soothes the child. The simplest baby bouncer products on sale have only these essentials & so can be purchased for less than fifteen pounds. However, there are copious added features available if you pay a bit more cash. A great deal of bouncers these days are battery powered and can operate even when your toddler is not moving. There are also chairs that can swap over between rocking and bouncing, for extra options. Finally, it is fairly common to get a toy bar on a bouncer. Toy bars lets you suspend toys ahead of your kid for distraction & enjoyment. Bouncers with additional features can range between fifty and one-hundred and fifty pounds.

Discover Your Individual Style: Although it’s been well-known for some time to find kids items that are adorable, it’s not always the preference of the parent. Your individual style may be significantly cleaner or more contemporary and therefore you would want your home decorations, which consists of your baby products, to show that. After all, you’re the main person that will have to carry the bag and look at the items each & every day. You ought to like your baby bouncer! Fortunately for you whilst there are still masses of delightful baby designs on the market at this point in time, you can if you look properly find clean lines & basic styling. Both Bloom & BabaBing manufactures make a fantastic example of a modern, yet convenient, bouncer.

When your toddler is crying and needs to be calmed, you basically desire a baby bouncer that works. Finding that in a baby bouncer isn’t difficult. Even the basic level bouncers should get the job done correctly. For more options you can pay a bit more money for added convenience. Finally, with so many new models, you do not have to be trapped with the same old bouncer. Let your home reflect your own unique taste.

With various changes coming about in computers almost every day, few have proved to be more convenient and productive than the launch of the netbook. The actual size of netbooks is the primary feature that makes them so useful to the usual end user or organisation. Where notebooks are rather big to go properly on most people’s laps, netbook computers posses the ideal size & portability. Possibly the best instance to show this would be on either a train, or passenger jet while travelling to, or from your work. In this instance, a netbook computer is unquestionably the more suited hardware, usually being practically half the size of a standard laptop computer. Find a large assortment of technology products such as; netbooks, sat nav and dab radios from leading brands online.

However, the size of these netbooks brings to light several fears when it comes to their display resolution. With such a small size, comes a small display, so you may well want to make sure you obtain a specific model that has a sharp contrast ratio, and high resolution rate. This will save you from numerous head pains when trying to watch a presentation or a movie. Making sure you get the highest contrast ratio for your set budget is particularly simple, for the most part because there are a few websites that assess each netbook computer brands against their competition. This can provide an advantage when selecting a netbook computer.

This reviewing of netbook computer models is also great in maximizing the quality of the hardware in the machine, as well as the amount of money that you planned to spend. Internal storage space, wireless functionality & unit cost are a number of the critical points that you will want to make sure you look at when selecting a netbook. With such an assortment of different companies brining out netbooks already in 2009, there are a lot of reductions around that you can get simply by carrying out plenty of research before purchasing. Making sure you get the best hardware available for your set budget is crucial, especially in this difficult economic condition. Take the first steps towards improving your mobile computing experience. Get hold of a netbook computer and enter into the incredible world of convenience & portability that netbooks give you.