Wednesday 30 May 2012

Millionaire Raffle – and how to win it.

The Millionaire Raffle was introduced in 2010 as an addition to the hugely successful EuroMillions lottery. Whilst the EuroMillions lottery is open to countries across Europe, the Millionaire Raffle guarantees a UK winner of a £1 million prize with every Friday and Tuesday draw.

When a player buys a EuroMillions ticket in the UK, along with their entry into the main EuroMillions draw, they are automatically given one entry into a separate UK-only draw which guarantees one winner of £1 million.

Every line purchased on a EuroMillions ticket is allocated a series of three letters and six numbers, for example FNL123456. The combinations are selected in such a way that no two players can have the same number.

With every Friday and Tuesday draw, the Millionaires Raffle draw is also made. As a raffle as opposed to alottery, the winning combination is selected from the Millionaire Raffle combinations that were distributed for that particular draw, thereby guaranteeing a winner every time. There are no other prizes in the Millionaires Raffle apart from the £1 million.

The cost of entering the Millionaire Raffle is zero. The £2 fee for a line in EuroMillions covers the cost of the Millionaire Raffle.

You can’t opt out of receiving a Millionaires Raffle entry as they are automatically given with each individual line for EuroMillions and included in the price.

The Millionaire Raffle draw is televised live on Friday evenings as part of the coverage of the main EuroMillions draw. You can see the Tuesday Millionaires Raffle draw online only.

The odds of winning the Millionaire Raffle vary depending on the number of EuroMillions tickets sold for each draw.

The approximate odds of winning the Millionaire Raffle on a Tuesday draw based on an average of the number of EuroMillions lines purchased in the UK since the introduction of the Millionaire Raffle is 1:3,500,000. For a Friday draw the odds are an approximate 1:9,200,000

These approximations are likely to vary significantly depending on the volume of EuroMillions tickets purchased in the UK. This can fluctuate greatly when there are rollovers.

Monday 28 May 2012

How to win a EuroMillions Jackpot!

EuroMillions is a Europe wide lottery jointly launched in February 2004 by France, Spain and the United Kingdom. France’s lottery operator is Francaise des Jeux, which translates as the French Games. The company is owned and operated by the French Government. Spains lottery is operated by LoterĂ­as y Apuestas del Estado and the UK’s lottery is operated by Camelot. It wasn’t until October 2004 that Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland joined EuroMillions. Initially the draw took place once a week on Friday’s. In May 2011 a Tuesday night draw was added. Both draws take place at 19.45 GMT in Paris. In the UK the cost of a EuroMillions ticket is £2 All prizes, including the jackpot, are tax-free (except in Switzerland) and are paid in lump sum.

How To Play EuroMillions

To play EuroMillions in the UK you must be 16 or over.

Players select five main numbers between 1 and 50, then a further two Lucky Star numbers between 1 and 11.
  • EuroMillions Prizes
Main
numbers
Lucky
stars
Probability of winning
 % of prize fund
Expected winnings (€/euro)
Expected winnings (£/Sterling)
Fraction
Decimal
2
0
1 in 23
0.0438
18.0%
€ 4
£2.70
2
1
1 in 46
0.0219
17.6%
€ 8
£5.40
1
2
1 in 156
0.0064
6.5%
€ 10
£6.90
3
0
1 in 327
0.0031
3.7%
€ 12
£8.20
3
1
1 in 654
0.0015
2.2%
€ 14
£9.80
2
2
1 in 821
0.0012
2.3%
€ 19
£12.80
3
2
1 in 11,771
0.000085
0.5%
€ 59
£40.10
4
0
1 in 14,387
0.000070
0.7%
€ 101
£68.60
4
1
1 in 28,773
0.000035
0.7%
€ 201
£137.20
4
2
1 in 517,919
0.0000019
0.8%
€ 4,143
£2,824.30
5
0
1 in 3,236,994
0.00000031
1.6%
€ 51,792
£35,303.90
5
1
1 in 6,473,989
0.00000015
4.8%
€ 310,751
£211,823.60
5
2
1 in 116,531,800
0.0000000086
32.0%
Jackpot
Jackpot

Booster fund
8.6%
  • The booster fund is available to contribute to the jackpot
The booster fund is available to contribute to the jackpot, for example to boost the initial jackpot in a sequence of growing jackpots. The amount utilised each week is determined in advance by the participating lotteries.

The odds of winning any prize at all are 1 in 13

The odds of getting none of the 50 main balls but getting both lucky stars are approximately 1 in 95. This means that it is less likely than getting 2 main balls and one lucky star (1 in 46). However, there is no prize for only getting 2 lucky stars.

As of 10th May 2011, 8.6% of the prize fund is allocated to a “Booster Fund” which can be used to boost the jackpot prize.

The figures for the estimated prize are just a guide, and the actual amount varies according to the total in the prize fund and the number of winners for each prize. (Estimated prizes as per reverse of UK playslip)
If the jackpot is not won, it rolls over to the following week.

Effective 7th November 2009 new rules were put in place regarding rollovers. See: http://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/p/help/abouteuromillions/gameprocedures.ftl Prior to this date the jackpot could rollover up to 11 times. If there were no jackpot winner(s) in this rollover, then the jackpot would be distributed to the next prize level with winners.

The new rules introduced the jackpot Pool Cap. When the jackpot reaches or exceeds €185,000,000, the jackpot will remain at €185,000,000 and any additional prize money rolled over will be added to the jackpot pool for the next lower prize level (5 main numbers + 1 Lucky Star). If the €185,000,000 jackpot is not won, the jackpot will be increased by €5,000,000 each week until it is won, and again any additional prize money will be added to the jackpot pool for the next lower prize level.

Those rules were updated in January 2012. Read our jackpot update to get up-to-date with the new rules.

Super Draws & Event draws

Super Draws and Event draws are special drawings when the jackpot is set to a guaranteed amount (often €100 million or €130 million at times), regardless of the expected jackpot. The difference being that a Super Draw jackpot will roll over to the next drawing if not won, but an Event Draw jackpot will be distributed amongst the winners in the next lower tier (i.e. match 5 + 1). The first Super draw of 2011 took place on Tuesday 10 May to mark the introduction of the second weekly EuroMillions draw and changes to the game format (11 lucky stars instead of 9 and a new “match 2 main numbers and no lucky stars” prize tier).

Saturday 26 May 2012

Play Instant Win Games

The National Lottery have over 20 instant win games, some of which have instant prizes of £100,000

Originally, instant win or scratchcard games were small pieces of card where an area has been covered by a thin layer of opaque (designed in accordance with the particular card) latex that can be scratched off with a fingernail or coin. Beneath the concealed area are pictures, symbols, words or sums of money that need to be matched in order to win.

Most scratchcard games require you to match three items in order to win. Some scratchcards have top prizes of up to £250,000. Scratchcards are available from most newsagents, garages and supermarkets. As with Lotto tickets, scratchcards originally cost £1 to play. Since those early days new scratchcard games have been introduced costing £2, £3 and £5 each. The higher cost of the card is normally matched by a higher value top prize.

The types of prizes offered have also changed. Originally, only one-off cash prizes were offered, now you can win a yearly cash sum for life, cars and even houses on a scratchcard. It is now possible to play instant winand scratchcard games online as well.

Try some of these free-to-play online instant win games:







Thursday 24 May 2012

The Health Lottery and how it works

The Health Lottery is not part of the National Lottery. It is 51 local society lotteries each of which represents one or more local authority areas across the length and breadth of Great Britain. Each individual society lottery is licensed by the Gambling Commission raises money for health related good causes within their respective areas. The local society lotteries take it in turns to participate in the draw so that all the areas across England, Scotland and Wales get an appropriate share of the monies raised. Details of when each society lottery is running can be found here along with a map of each of all of the society lotteries.

Good Causes

Your money does make a difference. Of every £1 played on The Health Lottery 20p goes directly to local health-related good causes across Great Britain. This compares with the 28p in every £1 that goes to good causes from the National Lottery.

The money raised from the Health Lottery will not go towards services that are already covered by existing NHS funds. Instead, through the local society lotteries’ partner charity, the Peoples Health Trust, the monies raised will be distributed across all areas of Great Britain to health related good causes that are the most important to local communities within each of those areas. This enables every single part of Great Britain gets a share of the pot.

The Health Lottery is run by the Northern & Shell media company which owns Express newspapers, Channel 5 and OK! magazine. Northern & Shell was founded back in 1974 and over the next 25 years developed a broad portfolio of magazines and broadcast interests. They became better known after their take over of Express Newspapers in November 2000 and again 10 years later when they acquired Channel 5.

How to Play the Health Lottery

You can take part in The Health Lottery as long as you are aged 16 or over and a resident of Great Britain. Tickets can be purchased from both offline retailers or online, with the latter option being the safest as by playing online, there is no risk that you will lose a ticket or forget to claim your winnings. To play you will need to select 5 main numbers from the range 1 to 50, or use Quick Pick option (their version of lucky-dip) which will generate a random selection of numbers for you. You can also select to enter the same numbers for up to eight consecutive draws in advance if you wish to do so.

In order to win a prize, you will need to match three or more of your numbers. All the prize levels have fixed values, as follows:

Match 3 numbers to win £50

Match 4 numbers to win £500

Match 5 numbers to win £100,000

The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 : 214

Unlike the National Lottery, with the Health Lottery you know exactly the amount you could win each draw never changes. the downside is that there are no rollovers. The upside is that the top prize is never shared, even if more than one person wins it. Match all five of your selections and no matter how many other players do the same, you are guaranteed to win £100,000.

Claiming A Health Lottery Prize

If you play the Health Lottery offline and win a prize of £50, you can claim your prize directly from a Health Lottery retailer, but if you are lucky enough to win a £500 or £100,000 prize, you will have to call the Health Lottery helpline number. You will find the number printed on the reverse of your ticket. For those playing online and win £50 or £500 will have their prize credited to their account automatically, leaving you to only have to make a formal claim for the top prize of £100,000.

Tuesday 22 May 2012

Lotto – How to play, where to play and how best to win

The UK Lotto is the most popular lottery game in the United Kingdom and is run by the National Lottery. To play, you select 6 numbers from a possible 49. Match them all and you win the jackpot, or a share of it if others also have the same numbers. As well as the six main numbers, a ‘bonus ball’ number is drawn. The bonus number only comes into effect for those players who only match 5 of the 6 main numbers. A player who can match 5 of the 6 main numbers and whose sixth number is the same as the bonus ball wins the second largest prize. Prizes are also paid out to anyone matching just 3, 4 or 5 of the main numbers. Overall, the odds of winning one of the prizes are 1 in 54. The odds of winning the jackpot however are almost 1 in 14 million.

Playing Lotto Offline

To play Lotto offline you need to visit a participating retailer and select your 6 numbers using a Lotto payslip. You are then given a Lotto ticket showing your selected numbers and the draw date selected. You can also select to have random ‘lucky dip’ numbers. Retailers can also provide you with a Fast Pay Card. This is a quick and easy way to buy your lottery tickets providing you want the same numbers each week. Fast Pay Cards store up to 7 Lotto lines. Purchasing Lotto tickets this way require you to check the results against your numbers and make a claim. Not checking or losing your ticket will result in you missing out on any possible winnings. The only way to avoid such a scenario is to purchase your tickets online.

Playing Lotto Online

You can do this through the National Lottery. Buying your Lotto tickets online means you’ll never lose a ticket and you will always be advised should you have a winning ticket and therefore don’t have to check the results each week.

Free Results Service

Buying tickets online may not suit everyone as many players like to buy their tickets offline. The main advantage to buying your tickets online is that you’ll never lose one. Also, you’ll never have to check the results, as The National Lottery will email you to tell you if you’ve won.

If you do buy your tickets online then you should sign up to our free results email service at the bottom of this page. Make sure you don’t become a statistical one in 250 people who win a lottery prize and don’t claim it.
Of course, if you register with FreeNationalLotteryTickets you will not only be able to get free tickets* for all 4 Lotto and EuroMillions draws each week, but you will never miss out if your numbers came up as we will let you know.

Monday 21 May 2012

Don't Forget The Dress: Tips On Buying A Wedding Dress

Are you holding your wedding in July or January? What kind of flowers will adorn the tables and what kind of tables will they actually be adorning? There are a huge number of decisions to be made when you are planning a wedding. Whether you are the one getting married, or just someone helping to plan a wedding, the tips in this article are sure to help you create a beautiful event.

Dress children in comfortable clothes if they are in your ceremony. Choose fabrics that are soft and have just the right amount of looseness so they don't cause discomfort. If the children are going to be wearing new shoes, make sure they are comfortable, and let them walk around in them a bit so that they can get broken in. Instead of messing around with their clothes, this will help kids focus on their jobs at the wedding.

When you are planning on who will be giving the speeches at the wedding, have them rehearse the material before you so that you can make sure everything is appropriate. There will be a lot of different generations at your wedding, and a joke that young people can relate to might not be good for elders to hear.

Maximize your spending by using a reward program credit card for your major expenses. Since weddings can be very expensive, having a credit card that gives you miles or other great deals is essential. You'll be swimming in rewards in no time if the card is the main source of payment.

Don't be fearful about letting other people help out with segments of planning your wedding. It's hard to give up any control over planning your wedding because the event is so important to you. If you try to do everything, however, you'll stress yourself out. You'll need to rely on people with professional expertise to help you plan parts of your wedding.

Silk flowers offer great alternative for many of the flowers that you would include in your wedding anyways. You can get these way in advance because they aren't fresh and then have them on hand and reduce one thing to do right before the big day.

When you are looking for a wedding dress, think about what styles will suit you. Avoid getting hung up on a particular style before you know how well that style fits your body. If you are of shorter stature, check out the petite selection before you opt for a dress that needs to be altered. You will be much happier with your choice.

Large centerpieces are unnecessary on your tables as they not only eat away at your budget, but serve as an unneeded distraction. Instead of buying a centerpiece that is so big it covers the whole table, use something simple. People will find it easier to converse across the table without a huge centerpiece getting in their way.

One consideration in wedding planning is alcohol service. You'll want to determine the way that meets you needs, including the cost and the way to serve the kinds of alcohol that you prefer. If you have an open bar that is available for long intervals of time, the bill can run up really hard really fast. The venue representative will be able to advise you of the various alcohol service options available.

To save money, you may want to print your wedding invitations yourself. You can find invitation kits for pennies on the dollars that finalized invitations would cost you, and these kits let you customize everything from font to text to ink color.

If you plan to give a speech at a wedding, write out and practice what you will say beforehand. If you fail to plan your wedding speech, you may lose your guest's attention, flub your words, or forget what you have to say.

Many people opt for silk flowers instead of live flowers for their wedding. Because they don't have to be bought fresh, you can get them far in advance of your wedding, making one less thing you have to worry about on your wedding day.

This article has provided you with advice to become successful at wedding planning. Apply the tips you have just learned to help you plan a successful wedding.


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Things You Need To Know About Jewelry

Whatever your jewelry situation is, the jewelry world can get confusing. Beginning to seek out information about jewelry can be difficult. In this article, we will explore some important jewelry basics that will help you to become an educated consumer.

Harsh chemicals and solvents can damage the finish of your jewelry and should never be used to clean it. These can erode both the color and the materials of your jewelry.

Buying jewelry in sets is worth considering when you want to give that special someone a gift. You may be able to find some really great deals when you purchase sets of jewelry. You can even divide the pieces and give them to multiple recipients or on multiple occasions. This is a fabulous way to always have a gift that someone will love.

You should carefully consider how to best care for your jewelry. Each kind of setting, metal, and stone has its own particular maintenance need. Processes that may work for one type of jewelry may be harmful to others. Ask a jeweler to make sure you know how to maintain your items.

To show off your rings, make sure your hands and fingers look good. Keep your nails manicured with polish that pops to complement the bling on your fingers.

To clean a gem or bauble in a setting, use a damp cloth and be very gentle with the piece. Dry the piece by rubbing it gently with a soft cloth. Costume jewelry should never be cleaned with chemicals or steam.

While there are better ways to clean your jewelry, this will do the trick when you are in a bind. Add a bit of toothpaste to a lint free cloth. Gently rub your jewelry with the toothpaste, and carefully rinse with water. You will be amazed at the difference a simple cleaning can do to enhance the appearance of your old jewelry.

Costume jewelry needs special care. A fair amount of costume pieces are set with glue. Keep your costume jewelery away from water or chemicals. For best results, use a warmed, damp cloth to wipe your jewelry and then use another cloth to dry it. This will make your current costume jewelry look great.

A beautiful and oftentimes overlooked gemstone is Alexandrite. It displays a spectrum of color, from green to purple, depending on whether you are outdoors or indoors. It looks stunning in necklaces, rings and bracelets.

Both types of saunas, dry and steam, should be avoided when wearing jewelry. The reason for this is that the heat and the moisture can taint the jewelry and cause problems.

You don't need to focus too much on the brand when you purchase jewelry. Not may people notice trendy names or brands in jewelry. If the salesperson tries to push a certain brand in you, they probably paid too much for the item as well. You can find excellent quality from many different brands.

Owning, purchasing and selling jewelry encompasses investing in an item that is almost priceless because of the memories it provides. Jewelry symbolizes many things in the human journey; past, present and future.


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Sunday 20 May 2012

Looking For Web Design Help? Try These Ideas!

Whether you are designing your first website or your fiftieth, the design is one of the most important aspects of any website. If you want visitors to return to your site again and again, you must create a site that is user friendly and attractive. Of course, it's also important to include worthwhile content on your site. Consider some of the tips outlined below for great web design that can beat out your competitors.

Be certain to have a way to receive feedback from site users. This way, if something is missing or they don't understand how to use your page, you can fix it accordingly. Allowing visitors to actively participate in your website will make them want to visit again.

Speed is everything when it comes to the Internet, so make sure that you keep your website's loading time to a minimum. Realize that visitors to your site have many options and will just go somewhere else if your site does not load right away.

Make your own favicon. This small graphic will give your site more recognition in case a visitor decides to bookmark your website. A favicon will make it easy for your customers to pick your site out of their list of bookmarks. Brand your icon to match your logo and website.

Before you start promoting your site, test it on several different browsers. Every device, browser and platform will change how your website displays, which could create a bad user experience. It is easy to discover the most popular browsers. Try your website out on various popular browsers. Since lots of people surf the Internet on their smartphones, look at your site through a mobile browser or two, also.

When you first begin designing a web page you should choose a design layout that's as simple as possible. This allows you to build your skills slowly and avoid problems you might encounter with more complicated features. Beginning with a no-frills site allows you to constantly innovate and change things as you learn new techniques.

If you want to host videos, read the rules of your host to make sure you can. There are many hosts that do not allow their servers to host videos. If your host uses a public server, video files may consume too much space. Therefore, it is important to verify this beforehand.

Domain auctions are a cost-effective way to find a profitable domain name. Domain auctions allow people to put domains that they own up for sale. If you really need a specific domain name, this is your best option. Although it could be costly, it is worth having a great domain name.

White is the most common background color online for a reason. White backgrounds cause your content to be easily seen, and it gives your site a trustworthy feel and a more professional look. However, intricate designs on your background can distract users and give your site more of an amateurish look. When it comes to backgrounds, simpler is generally better.

Besides the simplicity that you can see once you learn a bit about it, one very satisfying thing about web design is the great power it offers you to convert ideas into reality with nothing more than a little effort and software. Take the information that you have learned in this article and incorporate it into your own web design project, so you too can have a really nice site. Use all tips as directed.


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National Lottery co uk

National Lottery co uk is what a lot of people enter into search engines when they are looking for information about the UK National Lottery. National Lottery co uk launched in 1994 and searches for National Lottery co uk will bring up quite a few results. People searching for National Lottery co uk could be looking for anything to do with the National Lottery. It could be results for Lotto, EuroMillions, Thunderball or any of the other available National Lottery co uk games. They may wish to open a National Lottery co uk online account and play online, or simply read up on the latest jackpot winner.

If you are one of these people and have consequently discovered FreeNationalLotteryTickets.co.uk, then why not sign up and get free National Lottery Tickets* for the next 4 draws! Once you’ve become a member you can find out how to get free National Lottery tickets for all the Lotto and EuroMillions draws. There’s no catches, no signing up fee and no ongoing costs. It really is all FREE.

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As well as free tickets, at FreeNationalLotteryTickets.co.uk has all the information you need to know about the UK National Lottery (see our menu below).

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As well as introducing a national lottery game to the UK, The National Lottery were instrumental in bring us the EuroMillions game which was introduced in the UK in 2004. They are also involved in developing with others a new Worldwide Lottery, which when launched will have jackpots that will totally eclipse those we see today.

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Design A Better Web Site With These Tips

If you are doubtful about the value of good web design, all you need to do is compare a site such as Facebook with the sort of personal pages hosted through portals such as Google or Yahoo. You will realize almost immediately how much the design of their pages are well thought out, much more than you probably realized. If you want to learn about web design, make sure you read these tips.

Use the copy and paste features of your computer when you are making multiple pages as part of a sub category on your site. Rather than making a fresh HTML code for each page that you have, simply copy the most important part of the code, change it in certain places, and save it under a new file name. You will be able to use this master copy over and over again.

Use copy and paste to help you create multiple webpages for your website. Rather than taking the time to constantly start from scratch with HTML coding, just copy existing content and re-save it with a new name. You can re-use a single "master" set of code to churn out a virtually unlimited number of pages.

Photoshop is a program that is well-known, and most understand that they must become proficient with it to have the greatest success in web design. Dreamweaver is less well known, but is another program you should look into.

You should have people beta testing your website as you build it. Each time you add something new, have someone take a look and give you impartial feedback. Perhaps you think the loading speed of a video is fine, or that the colors are harmonious, but someone else might tell you otherwise. Always seek feedback from outside sources.

Every website should have an effectively designed favicon. This small graphic will give your site more recognition in case a visitor decides to bookmark your website. A favicon that is easy to remember will cause your page to jump out from a page full of bookmarks. Take some time to create a favicon that reflects the theme of your site and mirrors your logo.

Allow "site searching" on all of your pages. Customers will appreciate the ability to effortlessly navigate your site. The ease with which these can be used, and the benefit to your visitors, make any effort worthwhile, to put them in place.

If you are hoping to outsource your site creation, you should avoid hiring close personal friends or family. Try not to go with a family member, or even a close friend. You will have a hard time criticizing their work and firing them if you need to.

Because you now have this advice, you can design your own site that does exactly what you want, which is to establish an excellent relationship with your visitors by giving them a website that is visually appealing and simple to use. Do this and your online success will be all but guaranteed, leading to improved financial success too.


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Great Advice For Running Your Own Blog

Blogging can appear to be very simple, since it seems like everyone today has one. Almost everybody seems to have a blog. There are a number of crucial decisions that must be made if you expect your blog to succeed. Apply what you've learned by reading this article to create a unique, successful blog.

A fantastic way to market your blog and increase traffic is to share or trade links. You should exchange links with other popular blog owners that are writing posts related to your blog's niche. You should stay away from big, generic link exchanges, as they tend to expose your blog's link to Internet users that won't be interested in your blog's topics. Your main concern needs to be drawing in visitors who are likely to stick around; this will improve your search engine rankings dramatically.

Use various types of media to help avoid getting stuck. Try mixing in some videos or podcasts with written content to keep your blog fresh. Different media types will help spice up your blog. By mixing up the content, your mind will be fresher and more engaged. Your followers will feel the same way.

Since most web surfers are lazy and don't like to read a lot of content, you need to make your blog articles stand out. Create vivid headings and use bold font for selected keywords. Bulleted lists are useful for holding the reader's attention as well.

Give your readers all of the different links to social networking sites they need to follow your blog easily. Social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are important to helping you spread your blog around the internet. You can easily reach more readers and followers with these web portals.

Make good use of lists where they can expand on your articles. Regardless of the topic you're writing about, utilizing lists is of importance for blogs. Lists help organize the information for readers so they can easily digest it.

If you want to improve your blog's readership numbers, remember the axiom that "content is king." Your blog should be full of useful and interesting articles. When you have honest, personal, quality content, readers are more likely to return.

Post your blog articles to as many places on the Internet as you can. This will ensure that you get the widest viewership possible. There is no need to artificially limit your readership, after all. You want to get in as many people as possible with the best techniques. Use every outlet in order to get the attention that you need.

All of the important parts of a site should be at the top of your webpage so that people see it while the screen is loading. This will make your site into one that is simple to navigate, and visually attractive for your viewers.

Identify your motivation for writing your blog by itemizing the goals you want to achieve by writing your blog. Are you trying to build a business, or just make your name known. Maybe what you want is to simply make money. Maybe you have many different goals. You need to grasp your objectives, and proceed with your blog in a way that helps achieve them.

Now that you've read this article, you know what you can do to make your blog and its content better. In time, you should see yourself steadily becoming more successful. Apply the tips here while building up your blog, and before long, you will have readers eagerly awaiting your next postings.


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Friday 18 May 2012

Learn How To Modify Your Blogging Toolbar

Blogging is an effective way to promote everything from yourself to your business. Blogging has really moved into the forefront of society, and is making some people very famous. However, many people haven't started blogging yet. If you'd like to become a blogger, the article below can help.

Check to be certain you have not overused keywords, Adsense postings, images or plug-ins. Going overboard with any of these things may cause search engines to penalize your blog's ranking, or de-list your blog altogether. Write in a natural manner which is enjoyable to read.

If your blog posts tend to be lengthy, break them up into smaller sections. Blogs which are too long can bore the reader, at times. Think about keeping each page to just a few paragraphs. This will be easier for the reader and also help improve your number of page views. It is a win-win.

Every blog that you have should be on one easy to read topic. If your writing lacks focus, and jumps from subject to subject, your readers will get confused and frustrated. This is a simple yet effective tip for making your blogs more readable.

If you want to increase traffic to your blog, it's critical that you concentrate on writing good content. Visitors will return to your blog again and again if they find high-quality, inspiring content every time they visit.

Do not simply try to write paragraphs and paragraphs of general content. Do research on your topic and create an article worth reading. If you write about topics that are wrong for your blog, or those in which you aren't interested, you probably won't enjoy much success. Remember always that the key to your blogs success is the content.

Increase the interest and traffic to your blog by including visuals. Everything from colorful graphs to bold quotes to relevant pictures can make your blogs more engaging. It's easy to do, but will garner you excellent results.

When beginning a blog, start with several high-quality posts that introduce both you and the topic of your blog. That information should come first. You can also include some photos of yourself or your subject. If you are not one to give out too much of your personal information, it is not necessary to put up a picture of yourself. Just make sure that the pictures represent the subject.

Be honest about what you do and don't know. Don't seem like someone who knows everything. Clarity and transparency are key. This must be done consistently. Remember that blogging is primarily an expression of a person's personality. Don't try to reach a state of perfection; simply get better at what you do daily. If you make a mistake, don't torture yourself about it. You are unique and no one is like you.

Think hard about any decision to incorporate advertisements within your blog site. Ads are a common way to have a revenue with a blog. The difficulty is that advertisements can turn off many readers. It is immediately obvious to your readers that you are in this for money, and that can change everything.

The amount of time you spend blogging is up to you. You need to stick to whatever schedule you do choose so that you will encourage your visitors to come back regularly and thus increase your site traffic. If you make use of the tips that you read in this article, you will be able to start your blog in no time!


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Claiming A Lottery Prize

Information on how to go about claiming prizes won on a National Lottery game or with the Health Lottery. From the lowest prize right up to a jackpot.

For Prizes Up To £100

Lottery prizes of up to £100 can be claimed directly from your National Lottery retailer on presentation of a valid winning ticket.

For Prizes Over £100 And Up To £500

It is at the discretion of the National Lottery retailer whether or not to pay out against prizes from £100 to £500. If your retailer is unable to do so you can go to another retailer, or to a National Lottery Post Office.

For Prizes Up To £50,000

National Lottery Post Offices will pay out on prizes up to a value of £50,000 upon presentation of a valid winning ticket, a completed claims form and proof of identity. Claims forms can be found at any National Lottery retailer. The maximum cash payout against a winning ticket is £500. Any balance would be paid by cheque.

For Prizes Over £50,000

Again, to claim a prize over £50,000 you are required to complete a claim form and provide proof of identity. Winnings can be presented at a National Lottery Regional Centre, at your home, or at another mutually agreed location.

Claims By Post

It is possible to claim prizes up to £50,000 by post. To do so you must send your winning ticket and completed prize claim form (for all prizes in excess of £500) to The National Lottery Accounts Dept P.O. Box 287WatfordWD18 9TT

The responsibility for getting your ticket to The National Lottery is yours so we recommend that you use a ‘special delivery’ postal service or one similar with sufficient insurance to cover any loss.

Click here to find your nearest Post Office

Winners have up to 180 days after the relevant draw in which to make their claim. Any prize not claimed within the allowable period will be forfeited and the funds given to Good Causes

Information On How To Claim A Prize Won On The Health Lottery Game

If you play the Health Lottery offline and win a prize of £50, you can claim your prize directly from a Health Lottery retailer, but if you are lucky enough to win a £500 or £100,000 prize, you will have to call the Health Lottery helpline number. You will find the number printed on the reverse of your ticket. For those playing online and win £50 or £500 will have their prize credited to their account automatically, leaving you to only have to make a formal claim for the top prize of £100,000.

Wednesday 16 May 2012

How to play EuroMillions by text

Playing EuroMillions by text is not only easy, it’s also very convenient. Learn to play by text and you’ll never miss out on getting a ticket again.

Before you can play any of The National Lottery’s games by text you must open an online account. This will allow you to play online, and if you also add your mobile number to your account you will then be able to play games and credit your account by text.

Below we describe how you can play EuroMillions Lucky dip numbers, your own numbers or your last numbers by text.

Play EuroMillions Lucky Dip By Text

Enter ‘EURO’.

Enter ‘LUCKY’ followed by the number of lines you wish to play. You can play up to 4 lines of EuroMillions by Lucky Dip.

Send to 61111.

You can select which draw you wish to play:

Simply add ‘TUE’, ‘FRI’ or ‘BOTH’ (if you want to play on both days).

For example, ‘EURO LUCKY 3′ plays 3 lines of Lucky Dip in the forthcoming EuroMillions draw.
Or ‘EURO LUCKY 4 BOTH’ will enter 4 lines of EuroMillions Lucky Dip numbers for the next Tuesday and Friday draws.

Play Your Own EuroMillions Numbers By Text

Enter ‘EURO’.

Enter 5 numbers from 1 to 50, ensuring there is a space or comma between each number, then enter two Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 11. All seven numbers should appear together in the message, e.g. ‘EURO 01 02 23 24 25 02 07′.

You can select which draw you wish to play:

Simply add ‘TUE’, ‘FRI’ or ‘BOTH’ (if you want to play on both days).

Send to 61111.

For example. ‘EURO 01 02 23 24 25 02 07 TUE’ will enter your selected numbers for the next Tuesday draw.

Play Your Last EuroMillions Numbers By Text

Enter ‘EURO’.

Enter ‘LAST’.

Send to 61111.

If you have previously played a National Lottery game online or by text your National Lottery account will remember the last numbers you played.

If you last played a Lucky Dip, playing Last Numbers will automatically play a new Lucky Dip selection.
Find out how you can Credit Your Account By Text.

Stop Smoking Advice You Need To Read

Some view quitting as easy as dumping their cigarettes and going with sheer willpower. Learning more about successful techniques for quitting will make your goal easier to reach. There are a number of methods you can put to use that will assist you in quitting your smoking habit.

To help you in your efforts to quit smoking, ask for the emotional support of your family and friends. Let everyone know that you have decided to quit. Ask for support, encouragement and understanding of your possible moodiness and irritability. This kind of help can make a huge difference to your success. You should also think about joining a smoking cessation group or trying cognitive behavioral therapy to aid your attempt to quit.

To aid in your quest of giving up smoking, locate some items you may hold in your mouth and hands to replace your cigarette, cigar or pipe. A toothpick or lollipop is a great option for chewing on. Gum, mints and Tic-Tacs are also great options. One word of caution, many people gain weight while quitting smoking. Therefore, do not use food in place of cigarettes.

Create a detailed, lengthy list of everything that you stand to gain from quitting smoking. Try to include both the major and minor reasons in your list. Break out this list during the times you want to have a smoke. This will help you stay motivated to keep on your path towards a smokeless future.

Exercise instead of smoking; this can help you a lot. When you exercise, your body releases a lot of endorphins, which in turn, make your mood go up. Also, when you exercise, your body is distracted from wanting a cigarette. Exercise will also help boost your metabolism to make up for the hit it takes when you quit smoking, reducing your potential weight gain.

You can find success and make a little money if you quit smoking by participating in a clinical trial. You can be one of the first to use a new product and may get paid to do it too. Ask your doctor if it's the right thing for you based on your medical situation to ensure it doesn't cause you any harm.

Celebrate each milestone along your way to quitting, choosing little rewards you enjoy. An example intermediate goal may be to go a week without having a smoke. When you do so, go out to see a new movie or play you've been meaning to watch. Once you've been smoke free for a month, go to a nice restaurant, one that is special to you. Eventually, once smoking is eliminated from your mind, get a big treat.

Realize that you will experience times of stress, so make a specific plan for countering this. A lot of people that smoke are used to smoking a cigarette when they get stressed. Having a plan in mind for how to handle those stressful moments makes it less likely that you will turn to cigarettes when stress strikes. Having multiple plans in place is ideal, in case one plan does not work out.

Ask your doctor if they recommend subsidizing your quitting efforts with medication. There have been many advances in the area of smoking cessation. From oral medications to nicotine patches, there are a number of treatment options to help you deal with nicotine withdrawal. Consult your physician and see if they can point you in the direction of a product that can help you kick the habit forever.

When you quit smoking you'll not only help your own health, but that of your loved ones as well. Secondhand smoke is very dangerous and causes various types of cancer, as well as many other health conditions. Once you quit for your own health, your family also quits breathing the secondhand smoke that your smoking habit generates. The benefits of stopping smoking will also be shared by the people with whom you live.

As you've just discovered, kicking the smoking habit is entirely doable. The key to quitting is remaining determined and following the guidelines you have established for yourself to help you achieve this goal. If you apply what you read in this article, you will be able to quit smoking relatively easily.


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Forex Tips, Tricks, And Secrets For Traders

Unfortunately, trading in forex comes with a real set of risks and without proper training you could end up in the poorhouse. In the following article, you will be given advice to help you improve your trading skills.

Especially if you are new to forex trading, it is important that you steer clear of thin markets. Thin markets are those with little in the way of public interest.

If you make the system work for you, you may be tempted to depend on the software entirely. The result can be a huge financial loss.

Make sure you pay attention to the news, especially news from countries in which you have invested in their currency. The news is a great indicator as to how currencies will trend. To quickly capitalize on major news, contemplate alerting your markets with emails or text messages.

If you do use this technique, hold off on choosing your position until your indicators show a clear top and bottom are present. Though this is still a very risky position, your odds will improve if you are patient and confirm top and bottom prior to trading.

The rumor is that those in the market can see stop-loss markers and that this causes certain currency values to fall just after the stop-loss markers, only to rise again. This is not true, and it is inadvisable to trade without stop loss markers.

Understand that there is no centralized location for the forex market. Since there is no central physical location to the Forex market, it is unaffected by natural disasters. If a disaster happens, there is no need to panic about your investment. Any major event will influence the market, but not necessarily the currency pair you are trading in.

Stay away from using uncommon currency pairs to complete your trades. Popular currency pairs with high liquidity allow you to buy and sell almost instantly due to the number of people trading at any given time. When you trade with rare currencies pairs, you may find it hard to get a buyer to purchase when you want to sell it.

Similarly, after a losing streak, avoid the temptation to make just one more trade to try to compensate for your losses. Every once in awhile, you should take a few days off from trading in order to give yourself a chance to cool down.

You are not required to pay for an automated system just to practice trading on a demo platform. You can just access one from the main forex site, and the account should be there.

If you want to be a successful forex trader, you need to be dispassionate. This can help you not make bad decisions based on impulses, which decreases your risk level. You need to be rational when it comes to making trade decisions.

Stay away from thin markets when you first begin forex trading. These are markets that do not really interest the general public.

Forex trading centers around currency exchanges around the world. With patience and time, you can turn Forex into a source of profit.


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Build Better Affiliate Marketing Opportunities Through These Great Tips!

If affiliate marketing is new to you, you know that having some tips on how to do this will help you tremendously in building your career. The following affiliate marketing tips are designed to get you up to speed quickly and help get you off the ground and running.

Many affiliate marketers diligently work towards success using the wrong style. They try to juggle too many balls and end up dropping them all. It's important to have a niche, and focus only on that niche in order to be successful at affiliate marketing. It will be the most successful for you if you take it slow and figure out which approach will work best for you.

You have to stay relevant if you desire to gain success in affiliate marketing. Take the time every few months to look at new programs your affiliates may be offering. Be sure you know about all the new tools and services presented to help you make the most of your affiliate marketing programs.

Funnel your advertising through like minded affiliate sites that are targeting your preferred customer niche. Working with several different sites that maintain affiliate programs within the same field provides your visitors with a broader range of links to pick from.

Line up an accountant before you get started. You may not need to hire anyone if you opt for a computer program that works as a virtual accountant. Having some form of accounting ability will allow you to know when and if you are being paid for the work you are doing. Get this program up and running before you start taking payments, so that you are ready from the beginning.

One very good way to get an excellent start in affiliate marketing advertising is to advertise through a lot of different affiliate programs that target the same customer base. You will offer your visitors a bigger choice than if it was just your website to choose from.

It is not a secret that you must spend some money to make some money. The same goes when starting to venture into affiliate marketing. Invest money made with affiliate marketing back into your campaign by buying advertisement space on websites. Facebook, Google, and Yahoo are the most popular sites to advertise with and will yield great results if used properly.

You must learn the proper marketing strategies and techniques if you want to be a successful affiliate marketer. Try to avoid the mistake of jumping at the first method that presents itself to you. Take advantage of free options, but focus your attention primarily on what will get you where you want to be.

Never have your whole affiliate marketing campaign depend on a handful of affiliate partners. Use diversity in what you offer and who you work with. Having a broad audience, and an equally broad product line, ensures that you never miss a potential sale. If you need to make changes and remove a product, your losses will be lessened. You can consider offering more products, so long as you are able to easily manage the ones you already have.

It is important to realize that not all 100% commission programs are scams. Although it may initially appear to be a scam, find out everything you can about the details of the program before dismissing it as such. Some companies can offer this system because they get the subscription income later on. This can really pad your pocket, so be on the lookout for it.

It's a good idea to take advantage of affiliate networks as a means to improve your affiliate marketing. Affiliate networks are used to connect web business to good advertising partners. A good webmaster will work only with reputable networks, so using this tool will help you accomplish your goals. you can build a good reputation by working with well-established networks.

Always look to join affiliate marketing companies that provide more than one payment option so you can have multiple ways to access your money. The policies vary from company to company. Some will cut you a check after you have earned a certain amount of money while others have direct deposit and PayPal options.

You should always try to set new goals for yourself that are more ambitious than just earning enough to get by. You need to aim high and work hard to succeed. It may seem hard to stay in the game and put in the time at first, but if you do, the end result will be worth every minute.


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Monday 14 May 2012

Learn to play Lotto HotPicks by text

If Lotto HotPicks is your game, then learn to play by text. Not only is it easy, but it’s also much more convenient than playing at a lottery retailer.

You can play Lotto HotPicks games by text in three ways:

Play Lotto HotPicks Lucky Dip by text

Enter ‘HOT1′, ‘HOT2′, ‘HOT3′, ‘HOT4′ or ‘HOT5′ depending on whether you want to play the Pick 1, Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4 or Pick 5 Lotto HotPicks game.

Enter ‘LUCKY’ followed by the number of lines you wish to play. You can play up to 5 lines of Lotto HotPicks.

Send text to 61111.

For example ‘HOT1 LUCKY 3′ plays 3 lines of Lotto HotPicks in the next available Lotto HotPicks draw.

Play your own selected numbers

Enter ‘HOT1′, ‘HOT2′, ‘HOT3′, ‘HOT4′ or ‘HOT5′ depending on whether you want to play the Pick 1, Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4 or Pick 5 Lotto HotPicks game.

Enter 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 numbers (depending on which Lotto HotPicks game you’re playing) from 1 to 49 ensuring there is a space or comma between each number. All numbers should appear together in the message, for example ‘HOT5 16 29 33′.

Send to 61111.

Play your Last Numbers on Lotto HotPicks

Enter ‘HOT LAST’.

Send to 61111.

If you have previously played a Lotto HotPicks game online or by text, your National Lottery account will remember the last numbers you played. You can play your Last Numbers by text message as above or directly online. To play online all you need to do is Sign In or open an Account, click on the ‘Play my Last Numbers’ link on the play slip and your play slip will automatically be filled with the last numbers you played, irrespective of the channel you played them on. In this way you don’t have to re-type your favourite numbers.
If you last played a Lucky Dip, playing Last Numbers will automatically play a new Lucky Dip selection.

Find out how you can Credit Your Account By Text.

Saturday 12 May 2012

Learn To Play Lotto Plus 5 By Text

If you are a regular player of the National Lottery’s Lotto Plus 5 game then you might want to know how convenient it is to play by text.

Before you can play any of The National Lottery’s games by text you must open an online account. This will allow you to play online, and if you also add your mobile number to your account you will then be able to play games and credit your account by text.

Below we describe how you can play Lotto Plus 5 Lucky dip numbers, your own numbers or your last numbers by text.

You can play Lotto Plus 5 alongside Lotto. You cannot play Lotto Plus 5 by itself.

Play Lucky Dip Lotto and Lotto Plus 5 by text

Enter ‘LOTTO LUCKY’ and the number of lines you wish to play. You can play up to 7 lines.
Enter ‘PLUS5′.

You can select the Lotto draws you wish to be entered into by adding ‘SAT’ or ‘WED’ or ‘BOTH’ if you want to play on both days.

Send to 61111.

e.g. ‘LOTTO LUCKY 3 PLUS5′ plays 3 lines of Lotto Lucky Dip in the next available Lotto draw, with all three lines entered into Lotto Plus 5.

e.g. ‘LOTTO LUCKY 3 PLUS5 WED’ plays 3 lines of Lotto Lucky Dip in the Wednesday Lotto draw again with all three lines entered into Lotto Plus 5.

e.g. ‘LOTTO LUCKY 3 PLUS5 BOTH’ plays 3 lines of Lotto Lucky Dip in both Lotto draws with all three lines entered into the five Lotto Plus 5 draws starting the day after the first Lotto draw.

Play Your Own Lotto Numbers With Lotto Plus 5 By Text

Enter ‘LOTTO’ followed by 6 numbers from 1 to 49, ensuring there is a space or comma between each number, followed by ‘PLUS5′.

All six numbers should appear together in the message, e.g. ‘LOTTO 03 08 24 28 35 39 PLUS5′.
You can select the Lotto draws you wish to be entered into by adding ‘SAT’ or ‘WED’ or ‘BOTH’ if you want to play on both days.

Send to 61111.

For Example, ‘LOTTO 03 08 24 28 35 39 PLUS5 both’ enters your selected numbers into the next Wednesday and Saturday Lotto draws as well as the next 5 Lotto plus 5 draws.

Play Your Lotto Last Numbers With Lotto Plus 5 By Text

Enter ‘LOTTO LAST’.

Enter ‘PLUS5′.

You can specify the Lotto draws you wish to be entered into by adding ‘SAT’ or ‘WED’ or ‘BOTH’ if you want to play on both days

Send to 61111.

Please note, if you last played Lotto Plus 5 online and chose particular lines to be entered into Lotto Plus 5, ‘LOTTO LAST PLUS5′ will only enter the same lines into Lotto Plus 5 that you chose to Plus 5 last time.
If you have previously played a National Lottery game online or by text your National Lottery account will remember the last numbers you played. You can play your Last Numbers by text message as above or online. To play on the website all you need to do is Sign In or register, click on the ‘Play my Last Numbers’ link on the play slip and your play slip will automatically be filled with the last numbers you played, irrespective of which channel you played them on. In this way you don’t have to re-type your favourite numbers.
If you last played a Lucky Dip, playing Last Numbers will automatically play a new Lucky Dip selection.

Find out how you can Credit Your Account By Text

Friday 11 May 2012

Tips To Help You Buy Real Estate

A lot of people think they know what they are doing in real estate, but what do they actually know? It's likely that these people are the same "experts" who were giving out advice when the real estate market crashed! Before you buy your first property, give these tips a read.

Make sure that you obtain a home warranty. It doesn't matter whether you are buying a new home from the person who builds it or from a previous owner. You should still ask them for a home warranty. The builder should stand by his or her work for a minimum amount of time. The last owner should be prepared to obtain a home warranty that is valid for a minimum period of 12 months in case of any necessary repairs.

Prior to purchasing rental properties, several things should be researched. There are several important factors to consider when purchasing rental property. One of these is sustainability. Is the property in solid condition and is it going to stay that way with minimal upkeep? The second thing to consider it the location. Location is vital to many rental properties. A good investment should be in a safe neighborhood with access to different stores, schools and job opportunities. The area's average income is the third key feature. This will be different from the location; you should know that an area that has high rents is better than that with low ones. Location doesn't always matter as much in areas where the rent is higher then average. It can be much more of an issue when options are limited in areas with lower rents.

If there is any uncertainty with regard to your job, you should exercise caution when purchasing a home. Once your name is signed on a mortgage, you're claiming you are solely responsible for the monthly payments, no matter the situations in your life. If your job situation is precarious, make certain that you have enough money to make payments for a few months, even without your regular salary.

Often times, homes that require a lot of fixing up will be sold at discounted prices. This lets you pocket some extra cash up front, and then you can make the repairs on your schedule. If you happen to get the property for a great price, you can also add a significant amount of equity by making the right improvements. Make sure that you are looking at the potential a house has, instead of focusing on the negatives. Your dream home may just be hiding behind that cracked, outdated paneling.

If you are purchasing a home in foreclosure, assume that it probably will need many repairs. A home that have been foreclosed may have been left unattended for a while before it was listed. A foreclosed home will likely need one or more major system repairs, and possibly the services of an exterminator.

The first important consideration for every real estate buyer is the location of the property. If your personal tastes, needs and expectations are not met by a particular community, living there long term is going to depress you. You have to know all you can about the area you plan to move to in order to know what to expect if you live there.

Each real estate agent needs to contact their former clients around the holidays or their purchase date anniversaries. When they hear from you, they will remember how much you helped them out. At the close of your greeting, remind them that you work on a referral basis and would consider it a compliment if they would recommend you to their friends.

The line between successful real estate ventures and those that fail is a fine one; take care to know your market and approach it in an informed manner. A good way to maintain this successful position is by educating yourself on the market. The information that has been imparted in this article has given you pause for thought on how to successfully use information gained. The ball is now in your court.


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Solid Advice When Trying To Invest In Commercial Real Estate

It's not as complicated as you may think to begin investing in commercial real estate. You just have to know what to do when it comes to real estate. When you know what smart moves to make, you know what you need to do to succeed. This article is packed with useful guidelines and insight that should facilitate a more thorough understanding of the commercial real estate market.

As you set into motion a commercial real estate deal, you should remember that there is a great deal of power in your relationships with potential investors and lenders. Remember that many properties sell before they can even be listed; therefore, a more complete network improves your chances of locating the best opportunities.

Variable interest rates are one of the most dangerous threats to investors. Current conditions, with their unpredictable rises and falls, leave investors room to make a great profit or to suffer an incredible loss. Take this into account when searching for properties, and include it in your evaluation of when and what to buy.

Regarding commercial loans, it is the borrower's responsibility to obtain an appraisal. If someone else orders the appraisal, the bank cannot use it for the commercial loan. Ensure it gets done, and gain peace of mind in the process, by ordering it yourself.

A fluctuating interest rate is a real threat for investors. In the current volatile economy the interest rates are rising and falling without warning, which can also dramatically affect the cost of financing an investment. Keep this in mind when shopping for property, and consider the long-term options.

To establish the cash flow needed to successfully purchase commercial property, you will probably need to build a network of financial collaborators, including professional lenders, friends, and family members. Be sure your contracts are flexible with a clause that allows payments with fixed interest and/or payments consisting of a set percentage of the property's income.

Commercial loans are different from residential loans in certain ways, such as that a higher percentage down payment. The ideal way in qualifying for this type of loan is by finding the best lenders in addition to asking around for potential investment opportunities.

Make sure you are dealing with a company that cares about their customers before you make a purchase. Bad customer service can cost you a fortune when dealing with commercial property, so do your homework.

You should go ahead and advertise any commercial property for both far and local people. Too many people assume that only the locals are interested in buying property in the area. Many investors will consider purchasing a property outside their own region if the price is right.

You should be aware of any environmental concerns. Hazardous waste materials emitted from property can be a real headache for property owners, so identify the problems before they start with a thorough inspection. If you own the property, then you are responsible for remediating any problems. It does not matter whether you are the person who caused the problem; you must be the person who fixes it.

Research any real estate brokers you are considering working with, and ask questions to determine whether their visions align with yours. Inquire about the metrics they use to quantify results. Ask them to explain the methods and techniques they employ. If your own views differ greatly from a potential broker, you two may be incompatible for a business relationship.

Try to get a presence online prior to jumping into the market. Design yourself a website, Facebook page or LinkedIn profile. Make sure that you use search engine optimization on your website so that people can find you easily. Your goal is to enable people to understand what you are all about simply by typing your name into their search engine.

An investment in commercial real estate may earn you a sizable return. You must invest, not just a large down payment, but your time and effort so that it succeeds. Apply the tips you have just read next time you go deal with real estate matters.


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Take Charge And Get Your Property Sold - Tips That Work

There are many situations that those who are selling property encounter. You will encounter some challenges, but you will be successful if you educate yourself about real estate before putting your property on the market. These real estate tips will help you make more money.

Be prepared to negotiate your sale quickly, but also be ready for it to take a while. Make sure you understand everything that is going on and that you are somewhat flexible so that you can sell your home for a reasonable price, take into consideration any offers that meet your interest along the way. If you're not rushed to sell your place, wait for an offer you're comfortable with.

If you want to sell business-related real estate, you should get a commercial agent who specializes in that type of property. This could be a restaurant or coffee bar site, retail location, or general purpose office property. Experienced agents will be better prepared to connect with prospective buyers for whom your property is best suited.

Manicure your bushes before putting your home on the market. This will give buyers an unobstructed view of the structure you wish to sell. Replace old fixtures, paint your door and attach new address number to the outside of your home for a fresh, clean look. Don't forget that a first impression is really important, so make sure that your home's exterior looks amazing.

Make sure your plumbing fixtures are shiny and clean. During an open house, prospective buyers tend to turn faucets, jiggle the handle of the toilet and peer into every bathroom and kitchen. If your plumbing fixtures appear old or seem worn, buyers will notice and be turned off from buying your home. Clean your fixtures to make your plumbing system look newer. If improving their appearance proves difficult, you may want to buy new ones.

Leaks and rust on your pipes can be highly unappealing to potential buyers. Make sure you have intact plumbing in your home, so you don't have a loss of potential buyers.

Paint colors that are neutral so it can cause potential buyers to imagine themselves in the home. Add some ambiance to the home by baking some cookies or lighting some candles. People will feel in a much better mood to buy when they can feel the comfort that a new home may provide.

Remember to pull back the curtains when putting your home on display for buyers. They will want to see the quality of light in your home. It is a good idea to make certain that all of your curtains and drapes are tied, and your blinds opened. If the weather allows, you can open your windows to give your home fresh air that really appeals to potential buyers.

Get your roof inspected if you plan to put your home on the market. Most buyers will not buy a home that has a bad roof. If you do not have the cash-flow to have a new roof put on, you can offer an allowance for your buyer to have the roof fixed when they purchase your home.

If you want to sell your property quicker, check out different Internet sites, like classifieds and real estate-specific websites. Simply put, using the Internet will turn you on to a much broader audience. A larger audience obviously means more potential buyers. Just make sure you're advertising in the right place.

An unused attic or basement can be finished to make it livable space and attract buyers. It takes about as much as $5,000 to refinish your basement, and create a media room. Buyers will be more likely to purchase your home because of the added appeal.

As was stated, selling a house is not simple, especially in a down market. There are lots of factors and tasks involved in the process of selling a house. The expert advice provided in this article will definitely help to make it a much smoother process.


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Thursday 10 May 2012

How to play Thunderball by text

Playing Thunderball by text is not only a convenient way of playing, it also means you’re less likely to miss buying a ticket.

Before you can play any of The National Lottery’s games by text you must open an online account. This will allow you to play online, and if you also add your mobile number to your account you will then be able to play games and credit your account by text.

Below we describe how you can play Thunderball Lucky dip numbers, your own numbers or your last numbers by text.

Play Thunderball Lucky Dip By Text

Enter ‘TBALL’.

Enter ‘LUCKY’ followed by the number of lines you wish to play. You can play up to 5 lines of Thunderball by Lucky Dip.

Send to 61111

For example ‘TBALL LUCKY 5′ plays 5 lines of Thunderball Lucky Dip in the next available Thunderball draw.

Play Your Own Thunderball Numbers By Text

Enter ‘TBALL’.

Enter 5 numbers from 1 to 39, then 1 Thunderball number from 1 to 14, ensuring there is a space or comma between each number. All six numbers should appear together in the message e.g. ‘TBALL 06 08 19 28 39 04.’

Send to 61111.

Play Your Last Thunderball Numbers By Text

Enter ‘TBALL’.

Enter ‘LAST’.

Send to 61111.

If you have previously played a National Lottery game online or by text your National Lottery account will remember the last numbers you played. You can play your Last Numbers by text message as above or online. To play on the website all you need to do is Sign In or register, click on the ‘Play my Last Numbers’ link on the play slip and your play slip will automatically be filled with the last numbers you played, irrespective of which channel you played them on. In this way you don’t have to re-type your favourite numbers.

If you last played a Lucky Dip, playing Last Numbers will automatically play a new Lucky Dip selection.

Find out how you can Credit Your Account By Text

Tuesday 8 May 2012

How to play Lotto by text

Find out how you can play the lottery without being by a pc, or near a lottery retailer. Playing the lottery by text is simple once you know how, and very convenient.

Before you can play any of The National Lottery’s games by text you must first open an online account. Once opened, if you add your mobile number to your account, you will then be able to play games and credit your account by text.

Below we describe how you can play Lotto Lucky dip numbers, your own numbers or your last numbers by text.

Play Lotto Lucky Dip By Text

You can play up to 7 lines of Lotto by Lucky Dip by text.

Simply write ‘LOTTO’ followed by ‘LUCKY’ then the number of lines you wish to play and send to 61111, e.g. ‘LOTTO LUCKY 4′.

You can select the draw you wish to be entered into by adding ‘SAT’ or ‘WED’ or ‘BOTH’ if you want to play on both days, and send to 61111, e.g. ‘LOTTO LUCKY 1 WED’ plays 1 Lucky Dip for the draw on the next Wednesday.

If you don’t add a draw day at the end of your message, your numbers will be entered into the next draw, e.g. ‘LOTTO LUCKY’ received on a Friday plays a Lucky Dip in the Saturday draw.

It’s important to note that text messaging costs 20p

Play Your Own Lotto Numbers By Text

Enter ‘LOTTO’

Enter 6 numbers from 1 to 49, ensuring there is a space or comma between each number, e.g. ‘LOTTO 4 9 18 24 37 46′.

You can select the draw you wish to be entered into by adding ‘SAT’ or ‘WED’ or ‘BOTH’ if you want to play on both days.

Send to 61111.

For example ‘LOTTO 4 9 18 24 37 46′ plays the Lotto line 3 7 14 34 47 48 in the next available draw.
‘LOTTO 4 9 18 24 37 46 BOTH’ plays those numbers for the draw on the next available Saturday and Wednesday.

If you don’t add a draw day at the end of your message, your numbers will be entered into the next draw, e.g. ‘LOTTO 4 9 18 24 37 46′ received on a Monday plays those numbers in the Wednesday draw.

Play your Last Lotto Numbers By Text

Entering ‘LOTTO LAST’ will play the same numbers you last played for Lotto via text or online.
You can select the draw you wish to be entered into by adding ‘SAT’ or ‘WED’ or ‘BOTH’ if you want to play on both days.

Send to 61111.

Please note, if your Last Numbers include Lotto lines that you have chosen to Plus 5, ‘LOTTO LAST’ will only enter you into Lotto draws. If you also want to Plus 5 your Lotto lines, see Play Lotto Plus 5 By Text.
‘LOTTO LAST SAT’ plays the numbers you last played for the next available Saturday draw.

If you last played a Lucky Dip, playing Last Numbers will automatically play a new Lucky Dip selection.
If you don’t add a draw day at the end of your message, your numbers will be entered into the next draw, e.g. 

‘LOTTO LAST’ received on a Thursday plays your Last Numbers in the forthcoming Saturday draw.

If you have previously played a Lottery draw game online or by text your National Lottery account will remember the last numbers you played. You can play your last numbers by text message as above or directly online. To play online all you need to do is Sign In or open an Account, click on the ‘Play my Last Numbers’ link on the play slip and your play slip will automatically be filled with the last numbers you played, irrespective of the channel you played them on. In this way you don’t have to re-type your favourite numbers.

Find out how you can Credit Your Account By Text