Rules of combat

1) Ken-no-sen -- Attacking: set him up and attack2) Sen-no-sen -- both you and the opponent attack - attack his attack and win.  ATTACK THE ATTACK!!!3) Tai-tai-no-sen -- accompany him him and forestall him.(a) You can win quickly by taking the lead(b) You must make the best of any situation(c) See through the enemy's spirit so that you can see his strategy and win4) Go-no-sen -- counter the attack. Be patient and wait for his attack. When the attack [...]

Why Short Sale after Bankruptcy?

Yes, Bankruptcy hurts your credit, and may have a ripple effect in other ways.  Over the past few years I have listed and sold homes as Short Sales after Bankruptcy.  Why?  Because, even though a person has declared Bankruptcy a Short Sale is a better alternative for the lender and the Seller.  It provides a "clear" "Clean" title to the new homeowner.  It hits ones credit much less than a Foreclosure.   Think about todays market: Your credit effects you car [...]

Modern Wedding Videos

Wedding films are trendy, but not all professionals working with the same quality. Many sell the trailer as his work, but the final work is not as good. Ask for see a full movie can be the solution to a disappointment.

Time is running out to get your 2009 refund

  If you haven’t filed your 2009 federal tax return, you may still have time to claim your tax refund. The IRS has $917 million in unclaimed refunds from an estimated 984,000 tax returns that people didn’t file for the 2009 tax year. The IRS generally will not give back refunds for tax returns files more then three years late. For 2009 returns, that deadline is April 15, 2013. Here are some things the IRS wants you to know about unclaimed refunds: 1. Not required [...]

Wedding Planning: Wedding Insurance 101

 Though you might not want to think about it, disasters can strike your  wedding day. From a sudden cancellation to stolen gifts toa damaged gown,  wedding insurance can help protect you against theunforseen, and can also  afford you great peace of mind. But whatexactly is wedding insurance -- and how  does it work? Here's the insidescoop. What Is Wedding Insurance? Basically,wedding insurance protects a couple's investment from  circumstances[...]

Window cleaning in the sunlight

Every wonder why windows tend to shriek when they are done in the sunlight.? Or how come my blade of the squeegee is leaving a mark on the glass like a line what can I do? Maybe it is a water mark what common product can I mix to remove the light ones? Or perhaps you wanted to make a mirror look clean but it is always fogging when you clean it, what solution should I use. These and more questions are allot to think about, please stay tune for the answers right [...]

Preventive Care now saves money down the road

It always amazes me that people who have dental insruance often do not go to the dentist for routine preventive care.  Benefits are ultimatley a part of a person wages and not using them is wasting money and will always cost the patient more in the long run! Having regular visits with the dentist helps to keep your teeth, gums, oral tissues, and teeth healthy and also allows problems to be diagnosed early so that treatment is less invasive and less costly. It is important to keep [...]

Procedures Followed by the Good Truck Repair Centers

What's a truck owner or fleet manager to do? When a truck needs a fix, where do you go andwhat do you expect? Some owners think their truck needs special care - and theyare right.Just any neighborhood garage will not be able to work on a truck's specialneeds and may, in fact, cause damage. You will be much more comfortable andconfident taking your truck for treatment by truck specialist.  You should be able to trust your truck service center. Over time, you candevelop a [...]

Tips to Save on your window investment

Windows, Solar Panels, and You  1.    Keep them clean. Cleaning of windows/solar panels reduces the corrosive effects of dirt, moisture, and contaminants. Regular cleaning will reduce the number of insects, spiders, etc. inside your home.  2.    Solar panel cleaning is critical.  Avoid simply “hosing down” your solar panels. Tap water can leave mineral deposits on the panel and block sunlight as effectively as dirt. [...]

Aspects to Consider while Picking a Photo Booth Company

Picking out a photo booth company might be as tough as picking out a plumbing company. A person should enquire thoroughly about a photo booth company before booking them. Some photo booth companies might not even have a real photo booth. They might just end up with a laptop and printer in hand. Due to the high number of party photo booth rentals in Las Vegas or elite photo booth rentals events, one should be extremely careful. Every occasion is special and every celebration is [...]

Top Questions to Ask a Photographer.. Actual Replies From One

Here are 10 importnt questions you should ask your photographer.  The replies back are from one we asked the questions to.  Questions replied back in red. These are good ones for you to ask. Visit us here at  http://www.jbonicaphotography.com for photography and event planning  1.)  How many weddings have you shot? Started in 2009 and have somewhere over 60 on my own, plus another 100+ as a second shooter since 2008. Have you done many that were [...]

Your Personal Brand: Social Identity Series

Been doing a lot of reading lately on how to develop a cohesive social "brand" through platforms like Facebook and Twitter, etc., to help build the Success Network's identity.By now, just like me, you've most likely joined some kind of similar network, but other than spending hours at a time soaking in information, or playing embedded Facebook games, how much thought have you put into developing your own personal "brand?"In marketing terms, we all know about brands as consumers.We [...]

8 Essential Questions To Ask Your Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant, Prior to Hire:

    8 Essential Questions to ask your Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant, prior to hire: When deciding where to have your rehearsal dinner, only a few questions are dire to ask ahead of time...How much, for how many and - oh and do you guys have free valet parking? But, not only those.  It is recommended that you inquire or at the very least consider the following:8)  How much prior reservation time is required? 7)  Do we have a predetermined entree & drink [...]

Effects of going green with plumbing San Jose

Going green is easier said than done. The cost of buying and replacing plumbing structures with green products is very expensive. One should ask a plumber San Jose about the costing before going green with the products. There are many products available in the market that are energy efficient and reduce the cost of the water bill and electricity bill as well. For example, faucets, toilets, water heaters etc.   These days many people think of the environment before getting [...]

Refurbishing Vintage Cars

  There are two ways to go about owning a finely tunes and meticulously finished vintage car. The first way is simple; you go out and buy one that is in exquisite condition. There are quite a few benefits to this. The car is already perfect, you do not need to spend a dime on restoration and you get exactly what you pay for - no surprises. The second way is to find one that is beat up. Get the car inexpensively and spend every waking moment restoring it to grand style. The choices [...]

Why legal music?

I was having a discussion the other day with a potential client, and Imentioned that all of our music is obtained 100% legally. There was apause on the line, then this person replied “why does that matter?” Igave her the reasons why it did matter, but then I thought, if thisprospect is asking that question, I am sure many others out there wonderthe same thing. Before I go into the reasons why it is important that your weddingentertainment company use legal music, [...]

Ladies...Be careful when selecting a service provider for your waxing needs

WAXING PREVENTING INFECTION TRANSFER Universal/Standard Precautions Standard states that everyone should be considered contaminated, andrequires that service providers who are occupationally exposed usemeasures to prevent cross-contamination.All States must adhere to or have standards that meet or exceed U.S.Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.Aestheticians must, among other things, wear gloves and adhere to theone-time-only policy for the [...]

The Latest Washington Fiscal Talk and What it Means to You

The federal government just cannot get it together. We had the bail out, then we had the arguments over spending limits, then the fiscal cliff, now we have The Sequester; who knows what is next!  Whatever happens in Washington, we know that all of us will continue to pay taxes. How tax bills may or may not change in the future is a matter best suited for a psychic with a crystal ball! Until bills are signed into law, it is just a bunch of hot air and confusing jargon.  The [...]

Image Enhancement - Customer Satisfaction

  According to multiple studies, customers value cleanliness more than many other factors when deciding to do business with an establishment.  The image that a clean facility creates is a lasting one. Many managers perceive cleaning as an operational cost, but a dirty facility with a poor image will cost businesses direct revenue.  Dirty buildings can also create risks such as slips and falls, leading to higher insurance and legal costs. Consumers have many choices.  [...]

Indoor Comfort, Humidity and temperature control.

All homes need humidity control. In the southern climates, they need it year round. There is a unit for every size home. From compact 70 pint unit perfect for town homes, condominiums and homes with a closet HVAC system to 135 pint unit for homes that are 4,000 square feet or more. Home owners can obtain whole-home protection and performance of central de-humidification.Air conditioning alone can't usually satisfy your home's humidity requirements. Your air conditioning system is designed [...]