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Buildings, then, were made atop this framework. To keep the weight minimal, buildings were constructed from wood. This, however, made the city prone to fire risks. This technique, which may sound a bit shaky, has withstood the vagaries of time, as some buildings today are as old as 400 years.

Since Venice was built on a number of islands, the canals are a natural phenomenon. But some manmade canals too were built using the age-old convention of blocking an end and digging through the water-way before doing away with the temporary block to flood the canals. Canals separating the islands are connected through bridges, which help keep in touch the self-contained communities.
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The majority of felines don’t come with a pedigree because most cats come from multiple breeds. Actually there are only a small 3% of felines that are purebred. This is because they cost a lot more than the mixed breed cat and have no substantial advantages or disadvantages over the mixed breeds. Across the globe, there are now just over one hundred purebred cats that have been identified.

Examining the different breeds will reveal distinctions. These come in the form of different types of body shapes, coat lengths, coat color, eye color, personalities and size. Cats can be categorized as the short haired or long haired variety. Short haired felines are the most common of the two.

Long haired cats are harder to take care of. They require more brushing and are more prone to hairballs. Also, the long fur makes it more difficult to get rid of fleas, and harder to care for any cuts they may have.

Cats do not take as much of your time as dogs, who need to be let outside. Really, all the felines need is a little food, attention and a litter box. Of course, cats enjoy playing and climbing. The occasional leap in the air or sweet purring in your ear are attributes of a happy cat. Additionally, because they are so adaptable, felines are great for most types of living arrangements, including apartments. There’s no question, these fluffs of fur quickly become adored pets through their playfulness, affection, and loyalty.
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Well, let’s assume you can close one out of three of these prospects, that would yield 10 sales. At a modest premium of say $1,500 per sale, you might net $6,700 in first-year compensation. Do that consistently and add in renewals and you have yourself a pretty successful business.

But, here’s where the plan comes to a screeching halt for most insurance agents. How much money are you willing to invest in marketing in order to achieve the results I’ve just shared? Would you be willing to spend $3,000, $4,000 or even more to build your business?

What if I told you it might take three or more months of commitment before results are achieved; would you be willing to implement an ongoing marketing plan. Chances are you’d say no. Don’t feel bad, you’re not alone.

A percentage of insurance professionals note that finding qualified long-term care insurance prospects is an obstacle to making more sales. I contend that there are more than enough interested prospects out there; they simply are not contacting you. And, the blame for that rests squarely on your shoulders.

Last year some 400,000 Americans purchased long-term care insurance protection. This year, the number will likely come close. There are ample prospects; we just have to make your phone ring. Here are three low-cost marketing programs to make that happen.

Focus On Year End Tax Deductibility:

While headlines talk about a struggling economy, many businesses are enjoying highly profitable years. And higher profits equal higher taxes.

Now is when many small business owners start to look at their company ledgers and begin the frantic search for ways to reduce their year-end tax liability. Long-term care insurance can provide just such an opportunity and chances are no one has raised the possibility. Or, it’s the time when they realize they waited too long. Either way, it’s the ideal time to communicate.

Now is the perfect time to communicate the tax-advantages offered to small business owners who purchase LTC insurance. Whether costs are fully tax-deductible or only partially deductible (up to stated limits) few owners will turn down the opportunity to have Uncle Sam share in the cost of their benefits package.

Mailings to clients who own small businesses or are self-employed is the lowest cost means of communicating this important message. Don’t overlook calling local accountants and tax preparers to make certain they know the current tax-deductible limits and the rules for each type of business entity.

Target Women Living Alone

Everyone will acknowledge that long-term care is a woman’s issue. Women live longer than men. They make up 70 percent of all nursing home residents and almost two-thirds of formal (paid) home care users are women.

But, long-term care is an even more important issue for women living alone. That includes those women who are divorced, widowed and those who were never married. It’s a segment of the female population that is rarely addressed.

Women living alone face the double jeopardy of needing more long-term care and not having a spouse available to provide that care. They are very viable prospects once they understand the increased risk and, therefore, the increased need to plan.

From delivering free talks about long-term care planning before women’s organizations, to writing articles for your local newspapers and specialty magazines, this is a vital message that you can deliver. It will resonate. It will make your phone ring.

Network With Local Providers of LTC Services

In every community, there are numerous providers of services to those who need long-term care services. These include organizations that provide home care assistance, assisted living communities and, of course, even nursing homes and convalescent facilities.

While the recipients of their services are no longer-health eligible for LTC insurance. Each recipient usually has one or more family members, often their children who are. And, most important, they are eyewitnesses to the risk and cost of care. The first two elements of your presentation are already in the bag.

Spring — while months away — is the perfect opportunity to reach out to these organizations. You each share two things in common. First, you both are involved in the long-term care profession. Second, you both are seeking prospects (and each can refer clients to the other).

Many of the care facilities have community rooms where seminars can be held. Others have informational brochure racks where you could place appropriate literature. Networking is free (other than your time and gas) but focusing on those who understand the issue can yield enormous results.

Finally, the ideas shared here are all low-cost efforts. Frugality is not a bad thing. That said, low-cost efforts often don’t yield immediate results (as compared to costly direct mail or advertising). Thus, you must be willing to maintain the effort over an extended period of time.

If you do and if you commit to investing a percentage of the resulting sales into more expanded marketing efforts, you’ll find yourself with those 30 prospects over 30 days.

For free audios on selling long-term care insurance visit the Producer’s Resource Center of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

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Well it just so happens there is only one Whole Foods in Nashville, and its in the Green Hills area of town near the intersection of Hillsboro and Woodmont Boulevard. Nicole Kidman, Eddie George, Micheal W. Smith, Amy Grant and Keith Urban are seen there often.

Hot Yoga near downtown Nashville is another great venue frequented by celebrities. Jewell, a few of the country music stars and the Rockettes use Hot Yoga to stay in shape. If you’re going to do that bring a towel, a good attitude and be ready for a liberating workout.

The Disney Store in Franklin, TN happens to be the only one of its kind in town as well. Scott Hamilton was recently shopping there with is kids. Franklin is one of the suburbs that most of the celebrities live in, so the higher profile, one-of-a-kind ships are a good bet down there.

And don’t forget the Nashville sports scene. Scott Hamilton, Vince Young, even Evander Holyfiled have been spotted at Nashville Predators hockey games. Not to mention Amy Grant, Jimmy Jameson (lead singer of Survivor), Winger, and Jack White have all been seen there as well.

The nice thing about being a celebrity in Nashville is the way you’re treated by the locals. Most people don’t bother the celebrities, but instead give a nod or an appreciative statement. So if you’re in Nashville and you do spot a celebrity, do as the Romans do, and let them enjoy their lifestyle as well.

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The Eagles will have to worry about staying healthy all season. Donovan McNabb played all 16 games in 08′ but has been injury prone the last 5 season or so. The benching of McNabb was the turning point of the 08′ season and gave the Eagles the spark they needed. The eventually lost in the playoffs but the optimism to advance further in the playoffs in 09′ is there.

The Eagles have a good running game with Brain Westbrook and LeSean McCoy with average receivers. The Eagles never had a really number one receiver since Terrell Owens, that didn’t end well as we all know.. The Eagles defense is doing fairly well holding their opponents to a limited amount of yards. The Eagles were torched against the New Orleans Saints for 48 points, thankfully the Eagles won’t play the Saints offense every week.

The Eagles are contenders to win the NFC East and possibly the NFC conference. Many believe Michael Vick will not be a major factor in the success in the Eagles – who will be is McNabb and how healthy he can stay during the course of the season. Kevin Kolb has performed very well in McNabb absence – throwing for 300 yards in two of his starts, for a back up QB that is almost unheard of. Kolb would be taken by many teams as a starting QB if the Eagles were willing to part with him – that isn’t likely to happen.

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I think of sensitive questioning as being aware myself, of when to wait for the client to fill the silence by questioning themselves, when to repeat or rephrase a question, when to challenge a clients statements or beliefs, the timing of when to ask questions and picking up the undercurrents of a conversational exchange.

People always communicate on two levels, verbally and non-verbally. Usually the non-verbal aspect of a communication is unconscious. When people have a particular message to convey they usually use words, gestures and facial expressions. In addition to this they change the tonality of their voice to imply meaning or emphasise certain aspects of the communication. As a therapist in my communication I put emphasis on certain portions of my communication to make them stand out.

For example I might say to a client “have you ever wondered what it’s like to feel relaxed?” If I ask this question in an ordinary flat tone of voice, there is no emphasis on any part of the communication. However if I change the pitch or tonality of my voice when I come to the words “feel relaxed”, then this portion of the communication will stand out from the rest. This is known as an Embedded Command. However it should not stand out so obviously that the client is aware of it at a conscious level. It should only stand out at an unconscious level so that the client is unaware of it consciously. As a therapist I make suggestions and insert into the suggestions quite powerful authoritarian commands. This means two communications are occurring simultaneously: one directed to the conscious mind (the entire contents of the suggestion or statement) and one directed to the unconscious mind (the Embedded Command).

Conscious and unconscious communication is verbal, while unconscious communication is communicated non-verbally. The meaning of the suggestion, the words, is understood both consciously and unconsciously by the client, but the emphasis on the embedded commands is non-verbal. These embedded commands can be emphasised by a change in tonality, a change in volume, the raise of an eyebrow, a touch on the wrist or any number of non verbal behaviours which are consistent. The client has no awareness that the commands are being inserted and emphasised, but at an unconscious level the clients mind recognises the pattern of association between certain phrases or words and for example a touch on the wrist.

When a client talks about their problems they often “give away” information about the possible cause of their problems and they do this verbally and non-verbally. They are not aware that this is happening because they are often not aware of the cause of their problems. The knowledge of the cause may be hidden from them at an unconscious level, however, they communicate their unconscious knowledge indirectly through the things they say and do. They use stories, verbal accounts of chains of events, which therapists call verbal metaphors. This is where the chain of events follows the same pattern as a real life situation. As a therapist I use metaphors, using stories that parallel the client’s problem but then suggest a therapeutic outcome. People also use non-verbal metaphors and these are important clues when working with clients, as we use these metaphors without realising it. Non-verbal metaphors are stories told with gestures, facial expressions, changes in posture, alteration of autonomous processes like breathing or pulse rate and changes in voice tonality. Non-verbal metaphors do not parallel a real life situation but parallel what is being said verbally by the client at the time. These can be faked but this would be rare in therapy unless the client is deliberately trying to sabotage the therapy.
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