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The #1 Reason Why Most Ebook Authors Are Playing Russian Roulette With Their Business

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

I was at my local Whole Foods supermarket. I’d been waiting in line for 15 minutes already. And when I made it to the register I rushed to give my items to the cashier. My daughter would be getting out of school in another 15 minutes, and I had to make it down to the subway – stat.

“$42.34,” she says.

I swipe my debit card. My PayPal debit card.

“Your card has been declined,” she says. “You wanna try another one?”

“No… that can’t be,” I stammer – partially embarrassed, partially annoyed. “I KNOW that card is okay. I’ll try it again.”

Once again I swipe the card. And once again the card is declined. Now I’m nervous. Did the waiter steal my card number the other night and sell it on some illicit hacker chat room for a hundred bucks? I pull out another card, swipe it, and haul away my organic oranges and carrots.

Even though I’m running late I can’t bear the thought of getting on the train without knowing why my card was declined. So I give PayPal a call. Knowing that I had more than $3K in my PayPal account, my heart was pounding as the rep pulled up my account information.

The kindly older gentleman tells me that all of my cash is there. (Whew!) I just need to send PayPal some documentation to verify the details on my account.

An account that I’d had for nearly 6 years already. An account that had been verified, confirmed, and put through $5K sales days, as well as eBay PowerSeller status.

There was no reason for this demand. No explanation offered by the kindly older gentleman, even though I prodded. This was just something I had to do if I wanted to have a PayPal account.

In the meantime, I could not accept any payments nor can I remove any money from my account. I am more than a bit shaken by this bit of news, and my shaken hand hails a taxi.

That evening I faxed all the required documentation to PayPal. A bank statement with my address on it. A copy of my identification. A copy of my credit card statement with my address on it. Plus 3 other items. The rep told me that somebody would verify my information in the next 2-3 days.

In the meantime I’ve got a core group of 15 super-affiliates who promote one of my ebooks on a regular basis. Not to mention a universe of 2,000+ affiliates, any of whom can randomly produce sales. And with no PayPal account, their promotional efforts were useless. No orders could go through.

There was some back and forth conversations with no fewer than 7 PayPal reps that week. But to my great surprise, they did in fact verify my paperwork and my account was re-instated 4 days after they’d shut me down.

The Angel of Diversification Wrapped Me in Her Loving Arms…

Those four days gave me the opportunity to realize that I’d been playing Russian Roulette with my delicate-as-a-flower ebook business.

I’m not some big business owner. In the banking scheme of things, I’m disposable. So are you – trust me on that one.

By routing ALL of my ebook sales through PayPal I left myself open to disaster. Disaster happened and my cash flow immediately stopped. I felt like I’d been fired from a job.

So you’re probably wondering… do I still use PayPal? Of course I do. It’s good to see that they’re proactive with the verification process.

Is it my only payment processor? No way.

PayPal is now one of three payment processors in my arsenal. I also use Google Checkout and 2Checkout.

Even if you have your own merchant account, it’s absolutely, positively necessary that you have a payment processing back up plan. Don’t assume nothing can go wrong. There’s always somebody out there with a story of something that did go wrong.

So What Can You Do Today?

  1. Do a Google search for “payment processors.” Examine the terms for each one you’re interested in. Really read the fine print so that you don’t violate any of their restrictions.

  2. Sign up for at least one additional payment processor now. Don’t wait until you have an emergency situation, because you never know how long the approval process is going to take.

  3. Always keep your important documents within arm’s reach just in case you have to submit some information to a bank or payment processor. If you’re on vacation, bring a copy of those documents with you.

As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Alexis Dawes intimately talks about what it’s like to sell information online through her Alexis Dawes blog. If you’d like to see the problems, pitfalls and power moves ebook authors go through, click over to (http://www.AlexisDawes.com).

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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

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The SportsBettingChamp System Is A Scam – Discover The Truth

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Why would you buy this The SportsBettingChamp System? Because it says you will win? Because it has a bunch of stats saying we won these, these, and these games? Do you really believe that? Maybe you want it to work so much that you don’t care if it’s a scam. You just are looking for something to answer all your prayers and get you out of the daily grind. Here are the three main things that come to someones mind when they stumble upon The SportsBettingChamp System:

  1. Why would someone give their betting system away if it wins so well?
  2. If it works then why do they give a 100% money back guarantee?
  3. There’s no way a system can win 97% of the time, right?

Ok so on to the first question. Why would someone give their betting system away if it wins so well? Simple question. Who likes money? Poor people, average people, and especially rich people. If you were in marketing and you found out an awesome way to attract new customers that eventually turned into great sales would you keep it a secret? No, most people would give seminars or create a book to sell with all of their secrets in it. More money for them and most likely it won’t hurt them directly. Well the same philosophy works in this industry too. John Morrison, PhD, has been involved in statistics for the last 5 years on sports alone. He found a winning system and now has another way to make big money. If he sold 5 of these a day for a year he would make over $360,000. What a great way to safely earn some money. I don’t think there’s much risk with selling stuff online as there is with betting on sports. Has this information properly addressed the first question about The SportsBettingChamp System? It could still be a scam right?

Alright on to question number two. If it works so well then why do they give a 100% money back guarantee? They do this to to guide you into a false sense of security. They give these money back guarantee’s trying to get you to buy the product right off the bat. Most people end up buying a system and think oh I’ll just wait a little bit to return it. Then end up forgetting about it and are stuck with the product. Another reason is that some people just have bad luck just like everyone else in the world. One person really likes something and then the next had a horrible experience with it. So they try to give satisfaction to everyone. The last reason would be to show that they fully trust their product and if anyone has a problem with it that is ok because they know it works. So do you still think The SportsBettingChamp System could be a scam? I most likely haven’t really helped you much with your decision yet. Keep on reading, it gets better.

Last but not least that’s definitely sure. There’s no way a system can win 97% of the time, right? Ive have seen other systems that claim to have anywhere from 100% to 90% win streak. Come on 100%, that is clearly a scam. No one wins 100% of the time, it’s impossible. To have a 97% win streak you need to win 97 out of 100 games. Do you think that’s possible? I do because I have done it for the last year. Well it’s more like 95% because I still have my favorite teams I like to bet on that I know aren’t going to win. But like I said their just my favorites and I’ll always make those dumb picks. So how do these picks come out to be so high? Statistics is the main thing. Over viewing past and present wins/losses, checking stats for the main players on each team, finding out who has injuries, etc. It all comes down to fine tuned research. I believe that some who has a PhD in statistics is really going to know what their talking about. Especially if they send me their own picks every week. Who wouldn’t want that? I personally use The SportsBettingChamp system, with the given picks and the information provided with the system to make my own educated picks. Do you still think The SportsBettingChamp System is a scam?

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Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino – Las Vegas – On Voyage.tv

Monday, August 30th, 2010

At the south end of the famous Las Vegas Strip sits the sprawling 60-acre tropical-themed Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino attracting leisure travelers looking for some sun, fun and gambling. This Las Vegas hotels facilities are seemingly limitless and include an 11-acre inland beach and pool complex, a 135000-square-foot casino, a four level Convention Center, sprawling health spas and a theater that hosts Broadway productions and world-class entertainers. In short, Mandalay Bay has enough services, amenities and entertainment that guests need never leave the complex. Exotic fish swim in the 14-foot aquarium in the center of the lofty, marble lobby. Decorated with rich wood hues and soft draperies, the rooms and suites are designed with comfort in mind from the plush beds and overstuffed couches to the HD flat-screen TVs and stocked mini bars. Spacious en suite baths have glass showers, soaking tubs, separate water closets and twin sinks all done in rich marble and natural stone. Accommodations range from the 500-square-foot Deluxe Room to the 2000-square-foot Media Suite, which boasts a massive entertainment center set up like a mini-screening room. The Mandalay Bay is home to a whopping 22 restaurants, cafés and snack bars that collectively offer just about every type of global cuisine. Tempura Sashimi and sizzling grilled Szechuan beef are on the menu at the Asian fusion restaurant China Grill, which has a planetarium-style illuminated ceiling. At Rumjungle, guests pass

A Trip to Free Casino Gambling

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Free casino gambling is a highly popular pastime around the world. The benefits of online casino gambling sites are plenty. Not only does these sites give you an opportunity to have your hand in this famous world of gambling, but also allow you to participate from the comfort of your home. To get the maximum out of online free casino gambling, you probably have to only go online and pick up a website that offers the games you want.

Casino gambling includes a variety of games. Poker, Texas hold’em, Slot machines, Roulette, Blackjack, Keno, Craps…and many others. Today, almost all online casino gambling sites offer all these games with thousands of variations, and it is a high probability that you would simply be overwhelmed by the offerings. Here, you need to be a bit judicious enough to select an online casino gambling website that suits your purpose even after offering the games of your choice. As a beginner, it is advisable that you opt for a free online casino. However, you need to be aware that many casinos come across as free casinos in spite of not being entirely free. Some may only have their entry registrations waived off, while some would require you to make a deposit to play. Once you deposit the amount, the casino would then match your deposit with the free money to gamble.

The decision to use one of these casinos is entirely up to you. Be aware that you have to enter you credit card information on the website so be sure that they guarantee a safe and secure transaction. The only and the most important aspect of free online gambling is entertainment, and this is where most of us lose out. Always have a separate budget for online casino gambling and do not exceed the budget. You should always know that you cannot always win in gambling and should be able to accept defeat in your stride. Once you have mastered this, gambling will always be a fun to you.

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Monday, August 30th, 2010

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Premenstrual Syndrome and the Effective Relief

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Premenstrual tension syndrome affects 95% of women. Yet women of all ages, races and moulds have been told it is all in their heads. If premenstrual tension syndrome was in the head then all households’ heads have Premenstrual Syndrome.

A wide range of physical symptoms are associated with PMS. Some of the most commonly observed physical symptoms would include fatigue, insomnia, headache, acne, cramps, breast tenderness, bloating, joint or muscle pain. Occasionally, some women experience upset stomach, diarrhea, or constipation. Women with PMS also tend to give in to their food cravings especially for carbohydrates, chocolate or other sweets and find the medication how to relieve menstrual cramps during the time of irritation.

Fortunately, alternative therapies and dietary changes are now providing many women with PMS relief.

Reducing salt, alcohol and caffeine for a few days before the cyclic period should help with the bloating and mood swings. Some women have been helped by limiting sugar during this week as well. Be sure to get plenty of Vitamin supplements like vitamin B6, which can be found in green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish, poultry and potatoes. Vitamin E has also been found to have a positive effect on premenstrual symptoms.

Research has shown that the consumption of fat increases estrogen levels, so reducing the amount of fat that you consume will help normalize estrogen levels and ease premenstrual syndrome. Increasing the intake of whole grains and fibers will help your body to eliminate the excess estrogen in your system. Combine the two and you have a powerful weapon against cramps and bloating.

Calcium has also shown significant results when used to treat premenstrual symptoms. Taken with manganese and vitamin D, calcium aided in concentration, reduced cramping, bloating and mood swings. People can get plenty of dietary calcium in green leafy vegetables.

A closer look will make obvious the connection between PMS and the loss of calcium in the body. Many may no know it but calcium resides in a crucial body substance that the body loses during menstruation through the bloat of blood.

PMS eradication strategy starts with a proper diagnosis of the condition, then an effective trigger elimination program. It is only when this has been satisfied that a substrate replacement program can be implemented. This is then followed by replacement of that which’s deficiency would results in PMS. What you have been doing is treating your symptoms, which is the next step in the successful elimination strategy. For most women this is where they are at, hoping to fix the Premenstrual Syndrome.

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TI in Las Vegas at Palazzo Casino – Premier for the movie Takers

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

TI and the cast of Takers in Las Vegas at the world famous Palazzo Casino on the Las Vegas strip with Mike P the Comedian, Ivy Keller and Tony Mix of BrickHouse Studios and BrickHouse TV.