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There is no question that the competition for teaching jobs is extremely tough. I have sat on teacher interview committees where we had narrowed it down to four people for the open teaching position and it broke my heart that I had to tell three of them they did not get the job despite being excellent teachers.

If you are getting calls for interviews, but you are not able to seal the deal and secure yourself a teaching position, you need to look at every aspect of the interviewyou need to do every little thing to separate yourself from the intense competition.

There are many things teachers should do during the interview, but one of the most overlooked is asking questions of the interview committee.

I am always shocked at how many candidates simply do not do thisor don't put as much emphasis on it as need be. By asking questions you are accomplishing two main goals. One, you are determining if this is actually the right teaching job for you, and two, you come off and giving the appearance of confidencedon't underestimate this.

Also, by asking the correct questions at the correct time YOU begin to take over and control the job interview. The interview then becomes more of a two-way conversation between colleagues on the same level than it does a one-way interview in which the candidate is simply fielding questions from superiors.

I have always said that the best interviews are the ones that don't "seem" like interviewsthey felt naturalthey felt more like conversations.

However, what questions you ask are also important. You don't just want to ask questions for the sake of asking questionsyou want to ask the right questions. And, by asking the right questions during your teacher interview you will separate yourself from the other candidates applying for the same teaching job.

Unfortunately, many people just can't seem to come up with the right questions.

Here are 10 questions you should ask during your next teacher interview:

1. How many classes would I be teaching?

2. How many "preps" does this position require? (Remember, you may only be teaching 5 classes, but if you have four different "preps" for four different subjects you may be in trouble)

3. Would I have my own classroom? (Having to teach in different classrooms can make teaching much more difficult)

4. Do you have a teacher mentor program? (A teacher mentor program can be a new teacher's saving grace, but veteran teachers can benefit from them as well)

5. Will I have opportunities for professional development? (You want to give the impression that you plan to grow professionally)

6. What type of access would I have to technology? (Grade book software, email, united streaming, etc.)

7. What duties are required of the position? (Lunch, hallway etc.)

8. What type of extracurricular activities can I get involved with?

9. How much planning time do teachers have? (Don't ask this question firstit will come across as planning time is your most important question. However, planning time is important and different schools will have different amounts of time allotted for teacher planning so you should make sure you know before you accept any teaching job)

10. What is the school policy on inclusion?

Again, by asking questions during your interview you will establish an air of confidence about you. However, more importantly, you will determine if the school is truly a good match for YOU.

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My sister often tells me that if I acted more normal, people would understand me and care about what I have to say. And there was a time when I almost thought that she was right. Then I realized just what it was that made a person normal and instead decided to strive for better.

Why anybody would want to be normal is beyond me. But people do shoot for it. They get caught up into the hustle and bustle of a normal life, somewhere giving up their own individuality in some desperate attempt to be and fit in with other normal people. They take on behaviors, beliefs and values of the groups they belong to. They assimilate into the culture of whatever groups they regularly associate with. They concern themselves with what everybody else cares about, dress how everybody else dresses, does what everybody else does, wants what everybody else wants etc.

Many normal people even pride themselves on their individuality, which is kind of an oxi-moron if you ask me. You can sum it up what ever way you want. Normal people are nothing special. Its as simple as that. Why? Because normal simply means average.

What was a grade of C in school? Average. What was an A+? Outstanding. Is an A+ normal? No, why? Because only the best get an A+. Statistically speaking, where is the highest point on the bell curve regarding student grades? At the C. So the C is normal? Or is the A+ just more normal then the C? No, that wouldnt make sense. So why would anybody who would want to strive for any form of greatness want to be normal? Only outstanding students get A+s and only inferior students get failing grades. Normal students get Cs. So if you want to be normal, strive for a C in school.

You also cant come up with any innovative or radical ideas, because normal people wouldnt do that. If they did come up with any, they shouldnt express them others might find you to be strange and no longer consider you normal. They also wouldnt want to get too involved in politics or anything like that, because it is too complicated. They tend to let the smart people worry about those sort of things. Oh sure theyll vote and it is normal to do so, because lots of people do it. It is absolutely normal to formulate an opinion on what is going on in the world and not do a thing about it. Dealing with the worlds problems is a job for those who stand out.

Normal people tend to participate in normal activities. They care more about who wins the football game then they do whats going on in the world, and they watch the games on television because only those who stand out actually get to play professionally.

Some would argue that what is normal for one, may not be normal for somebody else. And to an extent I would agree with them. Even the best of us have a sense of what is normal to them. And even this is normal, because it becomes a part of every day routine.

So to sum it all up, if you want to be normal, all you have to do is act like everybody else. As for me, I am going to strive for better.

Patrick Rafferty is otherwise known as the Blogmaster of http://www.VoodooWhoDo.com The site of Wacky Weirdness, Mischievous Magical Mayhem, and Modern Madness.

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The history of the fuel cell can be traced back to the 19th century. Since then the development and usage of fuel cells in a variety of applications have come a long way. Fuel cells hold great promise for fueling alternative fuel vehicles. Here is some of the history of the development of fuel cells:

* William Grove invented the fuel cell in 1839.

* General Electric invented proton exchange membrane fuel cells in the 1950s

* Francis Bacon demonstrated a 5kW alkaline fuel cell in 1959.

* NASA's use of fuel cells during the Apollo space missions in the 1960s was the first commercial use of fuel cells.

* Alkaline fuel cells have flown over 100 missions and operated for more than 80,000 hours in spacecrafts operated by NASA.

* The US Navy has been using fuel cells in submarines since the 1980s

* Fuel cell buses are running in several cities around the world, the largest being the European Union backed CUTE project (Clean Urban Transport for Europe).

* All major automakers have prototypes of alternative fuel vehicles using fuel cells on the road-some have already been leased to customers.

* Iceland has plans to convert its fishing fleet from diesel engines to hydrogen fuel cells as part of a national project to create a fossil fuel free economy

* Several car manufacturers are hoping to produce their first semi-commercial models of fuel cell cars by 2005, yet they will most probably not be mass produced until 2010.

* Numerous fuel cell products will be coming to market-portable direct methanol fuel cells will power mobile phones, laptops and cameras in the near future

* A fuel cell is around 60% efficient at converting fuel to power, double the efficiency of an internal combustion gas engine-which makes it perfect for alternative fuel vehicles.

Fuel cells have several advantages over conventional power sources like internal combustion gas engines or batteries. Additionally, there are disadvantages facing manufacturers hoping to commercialize fuel cells. See how they stack up as the next best fuel for alternative fuel vehicles.

Advantages

* Fuel cells reduce pollution that is caused by the burning of fossil fuels-their only by-product is water

* If the hydrogen used in the fuel cell comes from the electrolysis of water, then using fuel cells will eliminate greenhouse gases

* Because fuel cells don't need conventional fuels like oil or gas, they eliminate economic dependence on politically unstable countries

* Since hydrogen can be manufactured anywhere there is water and electricity, production of potential fuel can be allocated in various areas

* Fuel cells operate at a higher efficiency than diesel or gas engines which makes them an ideal source of efficient power for alternative fuel vehicles

* Most fuel cells operate silently, while internal combustion engines do not

* Fuel cells can operate for longer times than batteries, therefore to double the operating time, only the fuel needs to be doubled and not the capacity of the unit itself

* The maintenance of fuel cells is relatively straightforward since there are few moving parts in the system

Disadvantages

* Energizing fuel cells continues to be a major problem while production, transportation, distribution and storage of hydrogen remains difficult

* Reforming hydrocarbons via a reformer to produce hydrogen is technically challenging and not actually environmentally friendly

* The refuelling and the starting time of fuel cell vehicles are longer, while the driving range is shorter than in a conventional vehicle

* Fuel cells are normally somewhat larger than comparable batteries or engines, however, the size of the units continues to decrease with research and testing

* Fuel cells are currently expensive to produce, since most units are hand-made and some use expensive materials

* The technology is not yet fully developed, therefore few products are readily available

Although hydrogen fuel cells appear to be the most promising source of alternative fuel, other sources are being researched and tested. Alternative transportation fuels provide economic advantages while also offering significant environmental benefits. They offer air quality advantages through reduced emissions and some fuels produce less greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline. There's significant research being conducted worldwide. Canada, for example, is recognized as a world leader in the development and use of alternative transportation fuels with more than 170,000 alternative fuel vehicles in use across Canada. Some of the most promising alternative fuel sources being suggested for future use in motor vehicles are:

* Ethanol * Propane
* Natural gas
* Biodiesel
* Electricity
* Hydrogen

At this point, it's anyone's guess what the future holds for alternative fuel vehicles.

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Some friends are amazed that I still sail every weekend. These questions were thrown at me all the time. Is sailing complicated? Is sailing fun.? Is sailing intense? Is sailing expensive?

Sailing looks complicated because there seems to be a spaghetti of ropes that you have to deal with. Actually, when you are on the water, the only rope you need to deal with is the main sheet. The rest of the ropes can remain in their positions without the sailor fiddling with it. The intense racer will of course need to adjust these during the course of the race.

The other part of the dinghy that a newbie had to deal with is the rudder which is attached to the tiller extension. The rudder controls the movement of the dinghy. Assuming that the wind is blowing into the bow (front of the dingy) and you are on port side (left side of the dinghy). Pushing the tiller away from you will cause the dinghy to turn to the left. Conversely, pulling the tiller towards you will cause the dingy to turn to the right. It is very different from driving. It takes some practice to internalize this.

The sea is unlike the highway where congestion can build up quickly. The sailor can have the freedom to sail without having to worry running into other dinghy of boats. On the water, it is just the sailor and the elements. In Singapore, sailing in the east coast, there are occasional water sprouts forming. These water sprouts are less than a metre high and last for less than a minute. Getting hit by these water sprouts really gives you a real kick.

When the weather is fine, light winds and the waters are not choppy. You can stop the dinghy and just enjoy drifting aimlessly in the vast open waters. You feel at one with the elements. These are rare moments of solitary solace away from the hustle of the maddening city. Just dangle your feet over the dinghy and enjoy the solitude.

Sailing can be very intense if you are racing in a regatta. The tension is bow tight as you jostle for a advantageous slot in the start line. Getting off first means not being disturbed by the dirty winds behind. Sailors need to be focused and tactically sound in order to maintain their lead or gain positions patiently. Knowing the rules of the race is important so that you can present your case when there is a protest.

In SAFYC (Singapore Armed Forces Yacht Club), you can charter the Laser for as little as S$10 for half a day. You have many choices of crafts for charter, Optmist, Laser, 420s, Laser Byte, Laser2, Hobie and Nacra.

I had enjoyed sailing very much that I had started a blog to share my experience. Here is the link to know more about Singapore sailing news, http://www.singaporesailing.com

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What's the difference between a serious skin care product and something else? Who says any skin care product isn't serious? Whether dealing with acne, aging, wrinkles, scars or anything else, skin care is always serious to the person dealing with any particular issue.

These days, thousands of skin care products line grocery store and drug store shelves, their fancy colors and packaging beckoning to the vanity found in all of us. Fresher skin, softer hair, smoother skin, no more wrinkles, whatever the case may be, there's a product out there designed and created just for you!

Many different types of skin issues afflict billions of the world's inhabitants, and who's to say what's serious or not. A mild or severe case of acne is still acne, and the same goes for freckles, lines, crow's feet, laugh lines and frown lines. What one person may consider a mild skin condition might be devastating for another. So, when it all comes down to basics, all skin care products are serious.

That being said, not all of those products that line those shelves are worth their packaging, or their price tag. Keep one thing first and foremost in your thoughts if you're looking for anti-wrinkle or anti-aging skin care products, or those meant to replenish, re-moisturize or re-hydrate the skin. They all must contain some form of Retin or Vitamin A to be worth anything. Even then, it will take months of constant use before you may see a difference, so patience is the key if you're trying to reverse the natural effects of aging. Also keep in mind that nothing will make wrinkles or lines disappear, but certain skin products will plump up skin cells to lessen the appearance of those lines and wrinkles.

For those who suffer from mild to severe cases of acne, products that contain alpha-hydroxy components will work best. Try to stay away from products that contain alcohol, as those may cause even further drying to the skin. There are other whitening creams and ointments out there that will reduce the appearance of freckles and scars, but again, long term use is recommended for best results.

Whether you decide to go for nationally know cosmetic brands or you want to try generic, or even natural, organic products, always read the label to determine ingredients. Make sure that you are not allergic to any of those listed, and then, to be on the safe side, perform a skin test with your new product before you apply it to large areas of your skin, not matter whether it's made for face or body care.

Yes, skin care is serious business, but search for products with a little healthy skepticism. Don't believe everything you read, whether it's in your favorite glamour magazine or not. Learn to identify major ingredients and how they work on your skin. You don't have to be a chemist to learn a few terms and basic compounds, but you do need to use common sense when choosing particular products, especially those that you use on your skin.

Your skin is important -- educate yourself on the right serious skin care product now. Find out more at http://LetsTalkSkinCare.com.

Montana is a stunning state for angling enthusiasts. If you are going to explore the angling opportunities, you should stay at one of the many Montana angling lodges.

While Montana is known for its wide open spaces and mountainous terrain, it's not overwhelmingly considered a great angling state. Montana does have some good angling spots, however, and as a place where you can have a vacation that involves both angling and other outdoor activities, Montana can't be beat. Choosing to stay at one of the Montana angling lodges located throughout the state can be a great choice for your family's next vacation.

One of the most beautiful and diverse Montana angling lodges is the Broken Arrow Lodge and Outfitters, located in Alder, Montana. This lodge, in the Ruby Valley, offers guided and unguided fly angling; but that's not all. They also have a dude ranch (which is open throughout the summer) as well as opportunities to go hunting for game such as elk and deer during the winter months. The Ruby River is right near the Broken Arrow Lodge, and during the spring and summer are the best times to take advantage of this lodge as a angling destination. There is also a stocked trout pond on the lodge's property, as well as a full fly angling outfitter, which sells fly angling equipment as well as renting rods and other necessities. Other amenities here include home cooked meals, comfortable rooms with satellite TV and even hot tubs to relax after a long day of angling.

Another of the big Montana angling lodges is the Rainbow Ranch Lodge, located in Big Sky, Montana. This resort, just 12 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, offers their guests amenities and luxury rooms that are a notch above the ordinary lodge quality. Here, fly angling is actually available on site, into the Gallatin River, as well as through guides who can take you on a full or half day trip. You can even take a horseback ride to a alpine lake that's there for your fly angling enjoyment. When you get back to the Rainbow Ranch Lodge, be sure to enjoy a fabulous meal in the restaurants here, which have award winning wine lists for your enjoyment.

No matter what sort of angling you're into, Montana angling lodges make it possible to stay in this area and fish in style. The abundance of guides and equipment available in the lodges here make this a great place for a family fly angling trip, as well as a perfect area for all the wilderness lovers in your family.

Rick Chapo is with Nomad Journals - makers of rugged journals for fishing trips.

When the weather is nasty, be it in the early spring or late fall, many anglers miss out on some of the best bass fishing of the year. When their boats are in the garage, and their gear is stored away, other anglers in the know, cash in on some of the best fishing of the year using some special techniques. One of the most effective ways to catch big bass in colder water, is a technique known as "Dead-Sticking." The anglers who can brave the elements and employ these techniques, catch some of the largest bass of the year.

"Dead-Sticking Technique"

The technique actually involves more patience than action. Some of the best ways to present a bait using a Dead-Sticking technique are Drop-Shotting, using a suspending jerkbait, and fluttering soft plastics to the bottom. These are great ways to tempt early season and late season bass. You won't catch a ton of bass in really cold water, but you can have a memorable day, and catch some of the larger bass of the year. When the water temperature is in the low to mid forties, shad and herring either die off in the winter, or they are so lethargic, that they are a good target for feeding bass. A lure that suspends at the level of the bass, or just falls slowly to the bottom, or in the case of the drop-shot, just sits still in the middle of the water column, offers a tempting imitation of a dying shad.

"Jerkbaits"

There are many good Jerkbaits on the market today, but for dead-sticking techniques I like certain baits more than others. Smithwick Rogues, Lucky Craft Pointers, and Rapala Husky Jerks, and Strike Pro USA are among my favorites.

They are excellant baits for dead-sticking because they suspend. You can throw them out, reel them down, and play the waiting game. I have done this, and many times, while getting a drink, or grabbing something to eat, the bass have hit the bait. Sometimes it takes as long as a minute, or even two, before a bass will move up to a suspending bait and decide to hit it. I throw the baits way past the target, and jerk it down to where I think the bass are. In some bigger lakes and reservoirs I like to fish any standing timber they have available. I jerk the bait down, and then stop it right by a tree. I then let it sit as long as a minute before moving it again.

Many times the bass will hit while it is sitting still, or when I first start to move it again. This happened to me quite a few times in Greenwood Lake and in Union Lake, in New Jersey. It is an excellent way to catch cold water bass in these and other lakes. I had great success with this method on Table Rock Lake, and Bull Shoals in Missouri, working the standing timber.

It doesn't really matter if it's a tree, or rocks, or next to a dock. The trick is to let the bait sit there for as long as it takes, without moving it all. A lot of anglers are tempted to impart some action to the bait, but this is a mistake. This is the time to wait as long as you can stand it. Nerves of steel are required for this type of fishing.

Another good location to use this technique is over old roadbeds, like in Spruce Run reservoir in New Jersey. I also like to use them along bluff walls, and across long tapering points. When the water starts to warm in the spring, or after a warm spell in the winter, bass will move up from the deeper water and suspend over or near these areas. These are ideal baits to use to entice them into striking. I like to find a long flat point, near a creek channel, where the deep water isn't far from the shallow water. This is where the bass will be, due to the fact that don't have to move very far, which is important this time of year, but especially true in the winter.

When bass are suspending, if you throw a carolina-rigged bait, you are actually fishing under the bass, if you use a crankbait, you're usually fishing too fast. This is why suspending jerkbaits are ideal, because they get right down into the suspended bass and stay in one place. This is even more important in the winter, than the early spring. I make sure I fan cast the entire structure from many different angles. Many times the bass don't hit the bait until it is presented at just the right angle, and you won't know what that is until you make enough casts to start catching fish.

The most strikes occur in about eight to ten feet of water, and suspending baits that go down to about eight feet are the best. You need at least two feet of visibility for dead-sticking baits, and more is preferable. It is very important for them to be able to see it, as you are not moving the bait, and it doesn't make much noise. My best days deadsticking have been on lakes with a good degree of visibility.

"Dead-Sticking Soft Plastics"

Most bass fisherman use Zoom Flukes, Bass Assassins, and other soft plastics, with a twitch, twitch, reel twitch action, like in the warmer months, but using these baits with a dead-sticking technique in the colder water, works wonders. Bass won't come up and hit these baits on or near the surface when it's cold, but they do hit it when it falls slowly to the bottom. It takes so much patience to work these baits right in cold water that most anglers don't have the patience it takes to work them properly. I use the bait on a unweighted 4/0 or 5/0 WG hook, and let it fall slowly to the bottom. The bait only sinks about one foot every three to four seconds, and this is perfect to imitate a dying shad. I have had the best luck with this in the winter, but in the very early spring, it can be effective also. I just cast it out next to the structure, whether it's a dock, or brushpile, or just over some type of structure that the bass are suspending on. I might twitch it a couple of times as it falls, but not too much, just enough to convince a bass that it is crippled or dying. It is a great bait for areas that have a lot of dying shad in the winter.

One of the baits that I have had the most success with last year using these dead-sticking methods, is the Yamamoto "Senko." This bait is perfect to use dead-sticking. Although it is nothing more than a thin, straight piece of plastic when it is out of the water, it literally comes alive with just the right action to entice bass in colder water. The new "Netbaits" have also worked very well this year, as have the "Bearpaws" "Lazy Sticks". It is perfect for letting sink slowly to the bottom, or for drop-shotting. Because of the salt content in these baits, it sinks a little faster than an unsalted lure. These baits are perfect for a lot of different situations, as long as you have to patience to let them sink. You really don't have to do anything to these lures, except let them sink slowly on a slack line. I rig them on a 2/0 or 3/0 Daiichi or X-Point hooks, on fourteen pound test Spiderline Super Mono, or P-Line.The trick is to pay very close attention to the line, sometimes you might feel a bite, but generally you will not. I just move the rod tip a little bit to see if I can feel the weight of the bass. If I can't, I just let it fall slowly to the bottom again. The action really comes when the bait is falling, so you have to lift the rod slowly, and let it fall back again as you work it across the bottom. There is even a new larger Senko for this year that I am looking forward to using. Even the new Cut-Tail worm may work well in these cold water situations, and I am looking forward to trying them out this year.

"Drop-Shotting"

The best technique to come along for cold water or suspending bass is the Drop-Shot technique. Drop-Shotting can tempt bass into striking in the cold water at all times of the year. In the late winter, or very early spring, I just cast it out, let it hit the bottom, and tighten my line up. I use very little action at all. I don't really shake my rod tip or anything, I just let it sit.

The less action the better! I do fish them around some structure also, and generally when I do this I work the bait with a little more action up to the cover, and then just let it sit when I get next to it. It is a very effective method in the winter or spring. I generally use a three to four inch bait on drop-shot rigs, but other baits have worked at different times. The hardest part of fishing in the winter or very early spring isn't the fishing itself, but motivating yourself to get out there and go when the weather is less than desirable.

This is where the patience comes in, as it is very hard to sit still for long periods of time, and work the bait as slowly as is necessary to produce the strikes. Dead-Sticking really works if you remember exactly what it means. I like to use a high modulus graphite rod for the Dead-Sticking techniques, in a 6 1/2 to 7 foot length, with twelve to fourteen pound test line. I use spinning gear on little finesse baits, or a light line baitcaster. I use a baitcast rod, and up to fourteen to seventeen pound test line, in the deeper water, and for larger baits. Try these techniques this year, and your recreational and tournament fishing will improve greatly.

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GPS became available in the 1980s. For a long time the technology was only used by the military. It then became popular as a tracking system in cars. GPS Trackers are used for a variety of purposes, such as in cars, trucks and cell phones. Companies that have a large fleet of vehicles, such as a trucking companies or taxi cab and limousine services use GPS to track the locations of their drivers. They are also used as a safety precaution in the event that one of their vehicles is stolen or if a driver radios in that they are hurt or in danger, the problem of figuring out their location will be eliminated. The most common consumer use of GPS tracking systems is seen in automobile digital maps - a good resource for planning trips or helping drivers find new places without getting lost.

The use of GPS trackers is not limited to digital automobile street maps. GPS trackers are now being anonymously used to track a people. This is especially popular in families where a teenager drives the family car, and the teenager is suspected of doing things or going places they have been told not to go.

Choosing a GPS tracking system can often be overwhelming. Googles directory lists over 200 companies that provide GPS systems. Here are some brand names to consider when buying a GPS unit: Garmin, Navam, Magellan, Tele Type, Rocky Mountain Tracking, GPS Tracker. Many popular cell phone brands now have GPS functionalities built in.

Science is also beginning to use GPS trackers as a way to help conduct experiments and learn more about animal movements. Researchers can put collars with GPS trackers on nearly any kind of animal ranging from a bear to a mountain goat. Dog owners are also starting to buy dog collars with GPS trackers built in, to make it easy to find their pet in the event it gets lost, stolen or runs away. They are also being used as safety devices to track young children and even older patients suffering from Alzheimers and other similar physically disorienting diseases. Even the GPS built into cell phones come in handy in search and rescue missions for emergency personnel, who can use a GPS tracking device to locate anyone whose cell phone has GPS built in.

Chris Simons is a prolific freelance writer. You are welcomed to visit http://gps.theconsumerguide.net, for more information on GPS units and tracking systems.

For most people the thought of a colonoscopy conjures up feelings of dread and disgust. The thought of having such an invasive test in such a private area of our body is not very pleasant. A colonoscopy is a medical test that looks inside your colon. The colon is the name for your lower intestine or large intestine. Colonoscopy is done using a colonoscope, which is a flexible, fiber-optic camera.

There are several reasons why your doctor may want to perform a colonoscopy. The most common use of the colonoscopy is screening for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Cancer in the colon usually begins in small masses of cells called polyps.

When the polyps are small and in their beginning stages, there are usually no symptoms that you can detect. But over a period of five to 10 years, these polyps can develop into a cancerous growth. Most people over the age of 50 should have a colonoscopy every five years, regardless of whether they have symptoms are not. By performing a colonoscopy, your doctor can locate and remove any polyps that are growing in your large intestine.

Colonoscopies are useful in finding other diseases of the colon as well. If you've noticed any rectal bleeding or blood in your stool, the doctor can use the colonoscopy to determine the cause of the bleeding as well as its precise location. A colonoscope is often equipped with a small laser that can be used to repair any site that is bleeding.

Your doctor may also recommend the colonoscopy if you report other colon-related symptoms, like a change in your bowel movement habits or weight loss that can't be explained by your diet. Essentially, you should have a colonoscopy if you or your doctor suspect that any disease, inflammation or abnormality exists in your colon. In most cases, the colonoscopy will be able to find any abnormalities in your colon or determine that no abnormalities are present.

Are there any risks to having a colonoscopy? Any medical procedure has some risk, and the colonoscopy is no exception. During the test, air will be used to inflate your colon to allow better visibility by the doctor. The are can cause cramps and swelling of your abdomen. But once the test is over and the air escapes, pain and swelling should subside. If your doctor does discover a polyp during the course of the colonoscopy, he may remove a small sample for a biopsy. This tissue removal could cause you to have a small amount of blood in your stool shortly after the test.

Although the chances are very small, there is the possibility that the colonoscopy could cause injury to your intestinal wall. Finally, one of the risks of a colonoscopy is that there's no guarantee it will find a problem, even if one exists.

There is no doubt that you will probably experience some discomfort during the colonoscopy. The degree of your discomfort depends to some extent on the experience and skill of the colonoscope operator. The higher your level of anxiety, the more difficult it may be to perform the colonoscopy. To make sure that you're as calm as possible, your doctor will probably offer you some sedatives which will keep you relaxed, but not asleep. The colonoscopy will be performed with you lying on your left side. In order to obtain maximum visibility, the operator may ask you to shift from time to time.

Even though the colonoscopy may seem quite uncomfortable, it's an important procedure that you should have. This is especially to rue if you have greater risk factors for colon cancer. The key to avoiding the dangers of colon cancer is early detection. A regularly scheduled colonoscopy could truly be the difference between life and death.

As part of the preparation for colonoscopy, your intestines should be completely emptied. Your doctor will probably prescribe some sort of liquid diet, laxatives or enemas. However, these methods are a harsh and uncomfortable way to accomplish complete colon cleansing. You may wish to ask your doctor if the use of a natural colon cleanse or colonic is allowed. Even if you need to continue with prescribed medications, a regular colon cleanse in the weeks and months prior to your colonoscopy should make your preparation easier.

Jim McDonald is a passionate writer and webmaster of http://www.colon-cleaners.com an informative website about colon cleansing and how a colon cleanse can help you solve lots of digestive problems.

This past weekend, I had to do the inevitable. I have been avoiding this for several weeks, but could not avoid it any longer.

What is it? Cut and trim my bushes.

However, this time was different. In the past, I always used scissor type clippers. The kind that make your hands hurt for three or four days afterwards. The kind that never seems to cut properly even if you sharpen them dozens of times.

However, this time was different. My wife bought me a new pair of hedge clippers. This one had a small horseshoe shape about two inches in diameter when opened. It cut so smooth and easy like butter.

Anyways, if you want to succeed in your MLM business, you also need the right tools. What are the rights tools? At a minimum, you must have:

A Lead Capture Page for your MLM business that captures the eye of the visitor so they desire more information and opt in with their name, number, and email address

A Website for your MLM business that maintains a database, sends emails out automatically, allows you to send emails out to the database list, and gives the leads pertinent information of why they should join your business

A great product that is consumed and re-ordered at least monthly

A Lead Generating System that teaches you how to properly advertise and market your MLM business

A way to properly train your downline as it grows, and teach them the proper methods, and share with them the methods that do not work

If you do not have this, then you have a training method that teaches your downline to go after their warm market, and then buy generic leads. If you do not have this, then you will have a downline full of the 95% of network marketers that fail and quit within one year.

It is not just about you finding individuals to join your MLM, but helping your downline find individuals to join your MLM. Your downline will grow your business faster than you can alone if they understand the basics, and have the proper tools.

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Get these tools for you and your downline, and avoid your hands from hurting.

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Here are just some of the aspects to consider when choosing a Network Marketing Company to join:

First, the Company should be at a stage prior to or just beginning momentum phase. Joining a company that is already hit their top level is very hard to make money. When everyone already knows their name, it is difficult to succeed.

Also, joining a company at the beginning or the launching stage is extremely risky. What if the product doesn't ship on time? What if the computer system has bugs in it? What if the checks do not go out on time?

I do not mean to say that you cannot succeed with a new company, but it is very risky.

Second, the Company must have an excellent compensation plan many levels down. This compensation plan should be structured in such a way to allow the uplines to help their downlines grow instead of always competing with them to recruit more and more.

The only way a compensation plan can achieve this is to increase the commission percentage as the levels get lower. This basically gives uplines an incentive to assist their downlines.

Think about it! If a plan allows an upline to get higher commissions the closer the level, then uplines will always be a recruiting competition for their downlines.

Third, the compensation plan must allow for a FastStart Bonus for recruiting. This FastStart Bonus gets money quickly in the pockets of new network marketers and drastically increases their chances of survival.

Fourth, the founders and top executives must operate with the utmost integrity and always have long term planning on their mind. They should allow access to them for questions about their background & experience. Don't be shy to make a call.

Enough for now!!! Keep Prospecting.

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