"I just think about beating them to the ground, but then I just ignore them," says Ben, age 11.
You're refreshingly honest, Ben. There are times when we're tempted to flatten mean people. In our day, you can hire an attorney to do the flattening. There's a line in Scripture that says, "If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men" (Romans 12:18). In certain situations, ignoring a persistent bully may be all you can do.
Showing grace to mean people doesn't always mean ignoring someone or backing down, says John, 9: "The other day, my sister pushed me off my bike. So I told her to stop, and she did."
My natural tendency is to avoid conflict. It's easier. Much wisdom is needed to know when to confront and when to walk away.
"Being mean seems like a way to get respect," says Kerri, 10, who is wise beyond her years. Apart from God's grace, we build our little fortresses of meanness around wounds we've suffered. We'll hurt others before we let ourselves get hurt again.
"You kind of feel sorry for mean people because nobody wants to be their friend," says Taylor, 10. Yes, your own peace of mind will increase if you can receive God's grace to look at mean people with compassion, Taylor. Often, they are living in isolation behind walls they've erected to protect themselves from the emotional wounds they've suffered.
"God showed grace to everyone even if they were as mean as a snake. He loved everyone and treated everyone equally with loving kindness," says Megan, 11.
Understanding that God loves everyone the same is the key to showing grace to a mean, defensive person. Experiencing God's love brings us into a larger place where we can live beyond our natural tendency to return evil for evil.
If Jesus had returned evil for evil, he never would have allowed himself to be crucified. Legions of angels were waiting for orders. Instead of a command to attack, the angels heard a prayer: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."
"Jesus still loved them, and he forgave them," says Mary, 11. "We should forgive those who trespass against us. Sound familiar?"
Yes, it does. In what has become known as the Lord's Prayer, Jesus taught his disciples to pray, "Forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us" (Matthew 6:12).
Jesus' death and resurrection secured eternal life for all who have trusted him as their savior. However, walking in harmony with God requires that we confess our sins to God and extend the same forgiveness to others that we have received.
Receiving God's forgiveness is not only the foundation for forgiving mean people, but it's also the basis for returning good for evil. Christians have been forgiven a much larger debt than anyone will ever owe them.
"Even if people are not nice to you, you should still show grace to them because that's what Jesus would do," says Jessica, 11. You're probably thinking about W.W.J.D. (What Would Jesus Do?). Thinking what Jesus would do will take you a long way, but I suggest going further.
Try W.I.J.D. (What Is Jesus Doing?). When Jesus returned to heaven, he sent the Holy Spirit to indwell and empower his people. Every Christian who truly follows Christ lives by the same Spirit that empowered Jesus when he walked on the Earth.
Point to ponder: It's easy to show kindness to the kind, but only God's grace can prompt you to return good for evil.
Scripture to remember: "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32).
Question to consider: What is Jesus doing through you to show his grace to mean people?
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Miami's People
It’s hard to be a sports fan of any kind without having a favorite player. Typically, this favorite player is one of the stars, a person who shines brighter than most others. For Miami Heat fans, a favorite player is Dwyane Wade. A man who entered the NBA with little expectations, Wade has turned into one of the greatest players in the game. Lighting a spark under the Miami Heat, he is one of the reasons they get hot.
Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. was born on January 17, 1982 in the south side of Chicago. Though the spelling of his name is odd, it is pronounced “Dwayne,” a pronunciation that has left his name misspelled on numerous occasions. Following in the foot steps of Michael Jordan, a childhood hero of his, Wade has solidified himself as one of the NBA elite, a man of style, skill, and great un-expectations. In 2006, He was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated and, after averaging 34.7 points per playoff game, he was awarded the MVP trophy in the 2006 NBA finals. His jersey was also the number one selling NBA jersey for two years in a row.
Nicknamed “Flash” and “D-Wade,” Wade plays the shooting guard position. With a subtle quickness, he is a hard player to guard and even a harder one to stop. If he’s not scoring baskets, as he averaged 27.2 points per game last season, he’s assisting in them. He’s poise under fire and ability to perform when his team needs it most have given him a reputation as one of the league’s best clutch players. The only weakness in his game seems to be his 3 point shooting. Shooting only 17.1 percent from long range, Wade is not too threatening behind the line. Inside of it, however, he’s nearly unstoppable.
Outside of the gym, Wade has been making a name from himself by appearing on late night talk shows and endorsing products. He has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman as well as Live with Regis and Kelly. He also endorses Gatorade, Sean John, Converse and Topps. In 2005, showing he has style on and off the court, Wade was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in People’s Magazine. This was followed, in 2006, by Wade being named the NBA’s best dressed player by GQ Magazine.
In his personal life, Wade is serious about his Christianity, rumored to have chosen the number 3 because of the Holy Trinity. He also donates ten percent of his salary to a Chicago church. Stating that he has only had one serious girlfriend in his entire life, Wade married his high school sweetheart in 2002. He and his wife have a son named Zaire Blessing Dwyane Wade.
Though the 2007 season has seen Miami be mediocre at best, any team that has a Dwyane Wade can never be counted out just yet. If he gets hot, the Miami Heat could spread like wild fire.
Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. was born on January 17, 1982 in the south side of Chicago. Though the spelling of his name is odd, it is pronounced “Dwayne,” a pronunciation that has left his name misspelled on numerous occasions. Following in the foot steps of Michael Jordan, a childhood hero of his, Wade has solidified himself as one of the NBA elite, a man of style, skill, and great un-expectations. In 2006, He was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated and, after averaging 34.7 points per playoff game, he was awarded the MVP trophy in the 2006 NBA finals. His jersey was also the number one selling NBA jersey for two years in a row.
Nicknamed “Flash” and “D-Wade,” Wade plays the shooting guard position. With a subtle quickness, he is a hard player to guard and even a harder one to stop. If he’s not scoring baskets, as he averaged 27.2 points per game last season, he’s assisting in them. He’s poise under fire and ability to perform when his team needs it most have given him a reputation as one of the league’s best clutch players. The only weakness in his game seems to be his 3 point shooting. Shooting only 17.1 percent from long range, Wade is not too threatening behind the line. Inside of it, however, he’s nearly unstoppable.
Outside of the gym, Wade has been making a name from himself by appearing on late night talk shows and endorsing products. He has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman as well as Live with Regis and Kelly. He also endorses Gatorade, Sean John, Converse and Topps. In 2005, showing he has style on and off the court, Wade was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in People’s Magazine. This was followed, in 2006, by Wade being named the NBA’s best dressed player by GQ Magazine.
In his personal life, Wade is serious about his Christianity, rumored to have chosen the number 3 because of the Holy Trinity. He also donates ten percent of his salary to a Chicago church. Stating that he has only had one serious girlfriend in his entire life, Wade married his high school sweetheart in 2002. He and his wife have a son named Zaire Blessing Dwyane Wade.
Though the 2007 season has seen Miami be mediocre at best, any team that has a Dwyane Wade can never be counted out just yet. If he gets hot, the Miami Heat could spread like wild fire.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Amish People
There are times when I think people isolate themselves in their own little worlds. We go to work, come home, shop in neighborhood markets and associate with people that have similar believes and values that we have. In a way this is good because it creates a sense of security for ourselves and our children. However we need to realize that thee is a much bigger world out there and we need to keep in tune to what else is going on outside of our safe environment. This helps us teach our children that there are people that do not live the same way we do; but they need to be accepted. Teaching the skills of acceptance and tolerance will help to create a better world for everyone.
I was so busy living in our small world that I did not realize that there is a group of amish people that live about sixty miles from us. One day my family was driving to see a distant relative. As we were driving we passed two buggies that had amish people in them. My children asked why they were dressed so different and why they were in buggies. My husband and I began sharing what information we knew about the amish people. Our children could not believe that there was still a group of people that would live off the land and not use electricity.
When we arrive at the relative’s home our children were anxious to share that they had seen amish people on the drive over. The relative told them that there is a large community of amish people that live quite close to them. They shared additional information about their life styles. This was very interesting to our children. We found out that there was a store in the near by town that sold the quilts and furniture that was made in the Amish community. After dinner we drove over to the store. There were hundreds of quilts on display. They were all hand done and involved intricate patterns. They were quite expensive. The person at the store told us that the money raised at the store was used to buy supplies that the community could not produce themselves.
I am sure that there are worries and issues living in such a closed strict community, but there is something very appealing to me about such a simple live style. It is remarkable that in the world of high technology in which we live there can be a group of people that lives amongst us that does not use electricity.
I was so busy living in our small world that I did not realize that there is a group of amish people that live about sixty miles from us. One day my family was driving to see a distant relative. As we were driving we passed two buggies that had amish people in them. My children asked why they were dressed so different and why they were in buggies. My husband and I began sharing what information we knew about the amish people. Our children could not believe that there was still a group of people that would live off the land and not use electricity.
When we arrive at the relative’s home our children were anxious to share that they had seen amish people on the drive over. The relative told them that there is a large community of amish people that live quite close to them. They shared additional information about their life styles. This was very interesting to our children. We found out that there was a store in the near by town that sold the quilts and furniture that was made in the Amish community. After dinner we drove over to the store. There were hundreds of quilts on display. They were all hand done and involved intricate patterns. They were quite expensive. The person at the store told us that the money raised at the store was used to buy supplies that the community could not produce themselves.
I am sure that there are worries and issues living in such a closed strict community, but there is something very appealing to me about such a simple live style. It is remarkable that in the world of high technology in which we live there can be a group of people that lives amongst us that does not use electricity.
Successful entrepreneur
Do you dream of quitting your day job? Do you feel an urge to succeed in business with just a good idea and a lot of hard work?
An unstable economy and rising costs makes most of us too nervous to consider such a radical move. Being a successful entrepreneur requires you have certain qualities and characteristics and a certain mindset.
A successful entrepreneur must have a little of the gambling spirit. You must be willing to risk losing your capital, while realizing the opportunity can also pay off in a big way. You've got to be willing to take the chance. You've also got to be a creative thinker, good planner, well disciplined and organized, persuasive and well funded. Of course, you also need a good product!
That kid selling lemonade on the sidewalk on a hot summer day is a successful entrepreneur. He or she is betting that a cold glass of lemonade will be appealing to a lot of people walking by. He must be sure he's got plenty of lemonade, cups to serve his product, a table and a box for his money to make change for his customers. This describes the entrepreneurial spirit.
Let's look at each element of a successful entrepreneur.
Do you have that gambler's spirit? Remember, if things go wrong, you stand to lose the capital you've invested. Can you accept such an outcome?
Creative, innovative thinking demands inspection of your idea from all angles. Sketch out a number of ways you might execute your plan. There's always at least several different paths. Look for flaws in each preliminary plan. A successful entrepreneur irons out the details before launching the project.
Which brings us to planning and organization: A successful entrepreneur knows the value of these skills. Try to anticipate the monkey wrench you might run up against. Do your homework, and do it thoroughly. You want to eliminate every possibility for failure due to lack of planning. You must be well organized and disciplined, with contingency plans in place when an obstacle presents.
If something doesn't work, you must have a flexible and objective perspective. You can't fall in love with one aspect of your marketing plan simply because you like it. You've got to be willing to give up what doesn't work, and go with what does work.
A successful entrepreneur must be able to persuade people to trust you and buy your product. You've got to be thoughtful, honest and artful to gain real credibility and trust. A charismatic and persuasive nature is another signature characteristic of a successful entrepreneur.
Do you have this marvelous combination of characteristics? It's all about making it happen. As a successful entrepreneur, you must have a fluid, innovative approach. When obstacles arise,as they surely will, you must be able to set your ego aside and be willing to “change lanes” at the drop of a hat.
If you can tackle your objective with these attitudes in place, you can be a successful entrepreneur!
An unstable economy and rising costs makes most of us too nervous to consider such a radical move. Being a successful entrepreneur requires you have certain qualities and characteristics and a certain mindset.
A successful entrepreneur must have a little of the gambling spirit. You must be willing to risk losing your capital, while realizing the opportunity can also pay off in a big way. You've got to be willing to take the chance. You've also got to be a creative thinker, good planner, well disciplined and organized, persuasive and well funded. Of course, you also need a good product!
That kid selling lemonade on the sidewalk on a hot summer day is a successful entrepreneur. He or she is betting that a cold glass of lemonade will be appealing to a lot of people walking by. He must be sure he's got plenty of lemonade, cups to serve his product, a table and a box for his money to make change for his customers. This describes the entrepreneurial spirit.
Let's look at each element of a successful entrepreneur.
Do you have that gambler's spirit? Remember, if things go wrong, you stand to lose the capital you've invested. Can you accept such an outcome?
Creative, innovative thinking demands inspection of your idea from all angles. Sketch out a number of ways you might execute your plan. There's always at least several different paths. Look for flaws in each preliminary plan. A successful entrepreneur irons out the details before launching the project.
Which brings us to planning and organization: A successful entrepreneur knows the value of these skills. Try to anticipate the monkey wrench you might run up against. Do your homework, and do it thoroughly. You want to eliminate every possibility for failure due to lack of planning. You must be well organized and disciplined, with contingency plans in place when an obstacle presents.
If something doesn't work, you must have a flexible and objective perspective. You can't fall in love with one aspect of your marketing plan simply because you like it. You've got to be willing to give up what doesn't work, and go with what does work.
A successful entrepreneur must be able to persuade people to trust you and buy your product. You've got to be thoughtful, honest and artful to gain real credibility and trust. A charismatic and persuasive nature is another signature characteristic of a successful entrepreneur.
Do you have this marvelous combination of characteristics? It's all about making it happen. As a successful entrepreneur, you must have a fluid, innovative approach. When obstacles arise,as they surely will, you must be able to set your ego aside and be willing to “change lanes” at the drop of a hat.
If you can tackle your objective with these attitudes in place, you can be a successful entrepreneur!
Monday, March 17, 2008
People Of Miami - Familes And Lifestyles
It’s hard to be a sports fan of any kind without having a favorite player. Typically, this favorite player is one of the stars, a person who shines brighter than most others. For Miami Heat fans, a favorite player is Dwyane Wade. A man who entered the NBA with little expectations, Wade has turned into one of the greatest players in the game. Lighting a spark under the Miami Heat, he is one of the reasons they get hot.
Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. was born on January 17, 1982 in the south side of Chicago. Though the spelling of his name is odd, it is pronounced “Dwayne,” a pronunciation that has left his name misspelled on numerous occasions. Following in the foot steps of Michael Jordan, a childhood hero of his, Wade has solidified himself as one of the NBA elite, a man of style, skill, and great un-expectations. In 2006, He was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated and, after averaging 34.7 points per playoff game, he was awarded the MVP trophy in the 2006 NBA finals. His jersey was also the number one selling NBA jersey for two years in a row.
Nicknamed “Flash” and “D-Wade,” Wade plays the shooting guard position. With a subtle quickness, he is a hard player to guard and even a harder one to stop. If he’s not scoring baskets, as he averaged 27.2 points per game last season, he’s assisting in them. He’s poise under fire and ability to perform when his team needs it most have given him a reputation as one of the league’s best clutch players. The only weakness in his game seems to be his 3 point shooting. Shooting only 17.1 percent from long range, Wade is not too threatening behind the line. Inside of it, however, he’s nearly unstoppable.
Outside of the gym, Wade has been making a name from himself by appearing on late night talk shows and endorsing products. He has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman as well as Live with Regis and Kelly. He also endorses Gatorade, Sean John, Converse and Topps. In 2005, showing he has style on and off the court, Wade was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in People’s Magazine. This was followed, in 2006, by Wade being named the NBA’s best dressed player by GQ Magazine.
In his personal life, Wade is serious about his Christianity, rumored to have chosen the number 3 because of the Holy Trinity. He also donates ten percent of his salary to a Chicago church. Stating that he has only had one serious girlfriend in his entire life, Wade married his high school sweetheart in 2002. He and his wife have a son named Zaire Blessing Dwyane Wade.
Though the 2007 season has seen Miami be mediocre at best, any team that has a Dwyane Wade can never be counted out just yet. If he gets hot, the Miami Heat could spread like wild fire.
Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. was born on January 17, 1982 in the south side of Chicago. Though the spelling of his name is odd, it is pronounced “Dwayne,” a pronunciation that has left his name misspelled on numerous occasions. Following in the foot steps of Michael Jordan, a childhood hero of his, Wade has solidified himself as one of the NBA elite, a man of style, skill, and great un-expectations. In 2006, He was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated and, after averaging 34.7 points per playoff game, he was awarded the MVP trophy in the 2006 NBA finals. His jersey was also the number one selling NBA jersey for two years in a row.
Nicknamed “Flash” and “D-Wade,” Wade plays the shooting guard position. With a subtle quickness, he is a hard player to guard and even a harder one to stop. If he’s not scoring baskets, as he averaged 27.2 points per game last season, he’s assisting in them. He’s poise under fire and ability to perform when his team needs it most have given him a reputation as one of the league’s best clutch players. The only weakness in his game seems to be his 3 point shooting. Shooting only 17.1 percent from long range, Wade is not too threatening behind the line. Inside of it, however, he’s nearly unstoppable.
Outside of the gym, Wade has been making a name from himself by appearing on late night talk shows and endorsing products. He has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman as well as Live with Regis and Kelly. He also endorses Gatorade, Sean John, Converse and Topps. In 2005, showing he has style on and off the court, Wade was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in People’s Magazine. This was followed, in 2006, by Wade being named the NBA’s best dressed player by GQ Magazine.
In his personal life, Wade is serious about his Christianity, rumored to have chosen the number 3 because of the Holy Trinity. He also donates ten percent of his salary to a Chicago church. Stating that he has only had one serious girlfriend in his entire life, Wade married his high school sweetheart in 2002. He and his wife have a son named Zaire Blessing Dwyane Wade.
Though the 2007 season has seen Miami be mediocre at best, any team that has a Dwyane Wade can never be counted out just yet. If he gets hot, the Miami Heat could spread like wild fire.
Groups Who Judge People With The Precision Of Truth
After hearing a speech in the House of Commons, Winston Churchill remarked, "I should think it hardly possible to state the opposite of the truth with more precision."
Whether lies are told with precision or stupidity, they'll eventually be exposed. The truth is sometimes painful but welcome compared to that sick, sinking realization that you've been had by a liar.
As Matthew, age 10, painfully discovered, some people don't take kindly to being deceived: "I lied to my brother once, and I got beat up for it. Please don't lie."
"People need to know the truth whether they like it or not," says Conner, 6. "Life is not easy."
You're right, Conner, but sometimes, they're not ready for it. A commitment to tell the truth doesn't obligate you to open your mouth every time you have a truthful thought.
Jesus said, "Don't cast your pearls before swine." Have you ever seen a pig wearing a pearl necklace? People who enjoy wallowing in the mud of self-deception are not ready for your pearls of truth and wisdom.
Jesus also said, "Be wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove." In the Arizona desert, I nearly stepped on a rattlesnake. It was coiled, ready and waiting to strike. Be alert, and wait for the right moment to speak truth into someone's life.
"If somebody asks you if she looks nice in a super-dirty, ugly and disgusting dress, you should say she's pretty," says Jonathan, 12. It's very tempting to lie when asked about someone's appearance. Though it may seem like a small thing, it damages your integrity and your commitment to the truth.
Let's get some help from Hannah, 12: "If my friend wore this really weird outfit to a party, and she asked me if I liked it, I would tell her that I liked another dress she had better."
Here's another take on questions about appearance: "If someone asks you if they look good, and they really don't, you should tell them so that they won't be embarrassed," says Jacky, 12.
Hannah's answer is diplomatic but true. Jacky's answer indicates she probably has a close relationship with her friend. We should prefer unpleasant truth from those who love us over pleasing flattery from those who would manipulate us.
"If you're not honest, you're not being a true friend," says Ellyse, 8. You're right, Ellyse, but don't feel like you have to comment on everything. "Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise," says Proverbs 17:28.
"Speaking the truth in love," as the Bible advocates, doesn't demand one style of speaking. Tough love sometimes requires drastic language and measures. It also requires discernment.
To the religious leaders who brought a woman caught in adultery, Jesus said, "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first" (John 8:7).
Before Jesus answered the woman's accusers, the Bible records that he "stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear."
Just because someone asks you a question doesn't mean you have to answer. Of course, if the person asking has authority over you, as in the case of a parent, boss or police officer, you should answer quickly and truthfully.
"God would want you to tell the truth no matter what happens," says Blake, 12. "Because you get paddled or something doesn't mean anything because Jesus had to suffer on the cross."
Whether lies are told with precision or stupidity, they'll eventually be exposed. The truth is sometimes painful but welcome compared to that sick, sinking realization that you've been had by a liar.
As Matthew, age 10, painfully discovered, some people don't take kindly to being deceived: "I lied to my brother once, and I got beat up for it. Please don't lie."
"People need to know the truth whether they like it or not," says Conner, 6. "Life is not easy."
You're right, Conner, but sometimes, they're not ready for it. A commitment to tell the truth doesn't obligate you to open your mouth every time you have a truthful thought.
Jesus said, "Don't cast your pearls before swine." Have you ever seen a pig wearing a pearl necklace? People who enjoy wallowing in the mud of self-deception are not ready for your pearls of truth and wisdom.
Jesus also said, "Be wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove." In the Arizona desert, I nearly stepped on a rattlesnake. It was coiled, ready and waiting to strike. Be alert, and wait for the right moment to speak truth into someone's life.
"If somebody asks you if she looks nice in a super-dirty, ugly and disgusting dress, you should say she's pretty," says Jonathan, 12. It's very tempting to lie when asked about someone's appearance. Though it may seem like a small thing, it damages your integrity and your commitment to the truth.
Let's get some help from Hannah, 12: "If my friend wore this really weird outfit to a party, and she asked me if I liked it, I would tell her that I liked another dress she had better."
Here's another take on questions about appearance: "If someone asks you if they look good, and they really don't, you should tell them so that they won't be embarrassed," says Jacky, 12.
Hannah's answer is diplomatic but true. Jacky's answer indicates she probably has a close relationship with her friend. We should prefer unpleasant truth from those who love us over pleasing flattery from those who would manipulate us.
"If you're not honest, you're not being a true friend," says Ellyse, 8. You're right, Ellyse, but don't feel like you have to comment on everything. "Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise," says Proverbs 17:28.
"Speaking the truth in love," as the Bible advocates, doesn't demand one style of speaking. Tough love sometimes requires drastic language and measures. It also requires discernment.
To the religious leaders who brought a woman caught in adultery, Jesus said, "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first" (John 8:7).
Before Jesus answered the woman's accusers, the Bible records that he "stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear."
Just because someone asks you a question doesn't mean you have to answer. Of course, if the person asking has authority over you, as in the case of a parent, boss or police officer, you should answer quickly and truthfully.
"God would want you to tell the truth no matter what happens," says Blake, 12. "Because you get paddled or something doesn't mean anything because Jesus had to suffer on the cross."
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The Use Of Ebay Auction With People
There are many issues that influence how an eBay auction ends. Timing, Description, Title, Photos, the list could go on and on. However, one tiny error will be the deciding factor on what the final price is & whether your auction ends successfully or not.
It's an error I've made many times and much greater sellers than I make on a daily basis. It doesn't matter whether your new to eBay or an established power seller, almost everyone at some point will make this fundamental mistake.
Firstly what you need to release is how eBayers use the site. Upto 70% of users type in the item they are looking for directly into the search facility. Now eBays search facility only check the words you enter against the title of listings - not the description or sub-title.
Therefore to get the right exposure for your item you have to get the correct words into the title. By not entering the correct combination of relevant words, you will be missing out on potential bidders. That's why I always recommend using services such as eBay pulse (http://pulse.ebay.co.uk) & Keyword Pro (http://trading-web-solutions.com/keywords/) before you submit your listing.
Put simply if you have keywords that are searched for, your item will appear more than competiting & similar items. It's not rocket science.
And this brings me to the biggest mistake & most costly mistake that we make on eBay. If you get every other aspect of your listing right and get this wrong, your just throwing away your listing fee and wasting your own time.
By making a simple spelling mistake in your title, almost no one is going to see your item. Entering Playstatoin instead of Playstation, Montior instead of Monitor your item is NOT going to get found because the vast majority of users are not going to search for Playstatoin or Montior.
But it's something that keeps happening with thousands of items on a daily basis. And this is where you can profit from it. By deliberately searching for incorrectly spelt words you will uncover items with almost no interest allowing you to grab yourself a bargain at next to nothing.
Regardless of what kind of item your looking for, there are so many listings on eBay it won't be long before you find an item with a spelling mistake in it's title. And it's now made even easier though two services that search directly for misspelt words on eBay.
FatFingers.com & Auctionintelligence.com will search there way though various eBay sites looking for these listings. Just type in what your after & away it flies, trying every combination of spelling mistake. Using these two services you'll be able to grab yourself a bargain or even buy stuff just to relist it correctly & make yourself huge profits. Good luck & let me know how you get on.
Effects Of Internet On People
The internet is one of the largest communication venues to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Many people have even found love on the internet and have lived happy lives. Then there are some whose lives have been turned upside down due to their partners spending more time on the internet than with them.
All to often I hear people crying their hearts out that their partner no longer loves or respects them anymore due to the internet. Just recently I had an opportunity to a young lady who has been married for two years, has a two year old son by her husband, and is presently having their second child. All she has ever asked her husband to do was to be honest with her and talk to her. She has never been upset about him talking with his old girlfriends (as long as done in a decent manner during appropriate time of the day) as she realized that before there was her, these other people existed. She even still talks to some of her old boyfriends just to see how things are going. They have always been open and honest about their past relationships and never felt intimidated by their former partners as they were just that--EXs.
Little did she know that her husband was instant messaging his ex-girlfriend (this problem almost led to their divorce) during all times of the evening as well as other female friends her husband told her he no longer communicated with. You ask how she found out? One day she was beginning to work on a paper for school and she noticed that her internet information was up. Not thinking anything of it, she sat her two year old son on her lap and opened up the information to see what it was. Her heart was broken as her husband left his instant messaging conversation along with some unsightly pictures of nude women on her computer. She felt like once again that no matter how much she tried to make her marriage work, her husband's need for the internet outweighed his love and desire to be with her. You see, he told his wife that he was no longer in contact with this person as she was still holding out hope that they would be together. He continues to encourage this relationship due to his need to feel needed by women with low self-confidence. In light of recent events, the young lady has no idea what she will do as she has another baby on the way and cannot afford to move out on her own. She feels like she is a prisoner to her husband's addicted love to the internet.
This truly breaks my heart as love is a precious gift that should be honored and cherished within all relationships. In all honesty, I really do not believe that these instant messaging services or internet love sites meant to break up relationships when they developed them. The only thing these services were supposed to provide was a means of expanding communication to people instantly.
Maybe that is the problem! Everybody wants things to be done quick, fast, and in a hurry and no one wants to take the time to work on the lines of communication within their relationships. What this couple and others like them fail to realize is that every time you add another person (rather real life or via cyberspace) you run the risk of sharing more within your cyber relationship or with your ex-partners than with your current love. Then you end up like this beautiful young couple where they only take to each other via e-mail, instant messaging, and via telephone (even within the house). She no longer wants to talk to her husband in person as she believes he has turned their family into a family plagued by technology.
So if the internet is causing a rift within your relationship, take some time out to see how your behaviors make your partner feel. What would you do if you were the other person on the opposite end reading an instant message between your mate and her ex-boyfriend? Would you be mad or would you just shrug it off as though it were nothing? No matter what your answer is, if this sounds like you and you have reached your breaking point within your relationship then it is time to re-evaluate your relationship and see whether or not it is worth staying or moving on. Can you stand to continue feeling like you have been cheated on by your partner's love for the internet? If you cannot then consider seeking some work with a relationship coach or counselor to help you make the right decision for your life as we all deserve to be happy.
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