Play Creedence Songs On Guitar - Part 2

The first obstacle to overcome when playing Creedence songs on
guitar, is to be certain that the printed music is in the same
key as the recorded version you are listening to.

Here's a list of 20 popular Creedence songs for you to research.

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1. Proud Mary - recorded version - key of D,

2. Who'll stop The Rain - recorded version - key of G,

3. Hey Tonight - recorded version - key of E,

4. Travellin' Band - recorded version - key of F#,

5. Lookin' Out My Back Door - recorded version - key of Bb *,

6. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - recorded version - key of
Dm/F *,

7. Ooby Dooby - recorded version - key of E,

8. Born On The Bayou - recorded version - key of A,

9. I Put A Spell On You - recorded version - key of Em/G,

10. Sweet Hitch-Hiker - recorded version - key of D,

11. Green River - recorded version - key of E,

12. Bad Moon Rising - recorded version - key of D,

13. Lodi - recorded version - key of Bb,

14. Down On The Corner - recorded version - key of C,

15. Fortunate Son - recorded version - key of G,

16. As Long As I Can See The Light - recorded version - key of B,

17. Run Through The Jungle - recorded version - key of Dm/F *,

18 Up Around The Bend - recorded version - key of D,

19. Have You Ever Seen The Rain - recorded version - key of C,

20. Susie Q - recorded version - key of E

Remember why you started playing guitar in the first place? It
wasn't to play scales or arpeggios, you took up guitar to play
songs, and some of the most popular songs on guitar are
Creedence songs.

Unfortunately, despite their 'easy' chords and simple melodies
Creedence songs almost always fall short of the mark when you try
to play them on the guitar. They just don't seem to have that
magic sound.

As we discussed in a previous article, some of Creedence songs
use a different tuning on the guitar to create a unique musical
atmosphere, I've indicated these songs on our list with an
asterisk after the key.

You don't have to re-tune your guitar for these songs, however if
you have two guitars, you will enjoy the true Creedence sound by
tuning one guitar to the 'tone-down' tuning.

Tone-down tuning is as follows: sixth string = D, fifth string =
G, fourth string = C, third string = F, second string = A, first
string = D.

How will you know what key the sheet music is in?

Each commercially available piece of sheet music has a 'key
signature' at the beginning of the song, most songs have the key
signature placed at the beginning of each line of music.

You can identify the key of the song by using the following list
for reference.

(symbol for sharp = #, symbol for flat = b)

Key of C = no sharps or flats, Key of G = one sharp, Key of D =
two sharps, Key of A = three sharps, Key of E = four sharps, Key
of B = five sharps, Key of F# = six sharps, Key of C # = seven
sharps.

Key of F = one flat, Key of Bb = two flats, Key of Eb = three
flats, Key of Ab = four flats, Key of Db = five flats, Key of Gb
= six flats Key of Cb = seven flats.

So, there you have it, you don't even have to be able to read
music to know what key the sheet music is in, simply count the
number of sharps of flats at the beginning of the piece of music
to discover what key the song is presented in.

It's easy to play Creedence songs on guitar and get their famous
song once you are playing your guitar in the some key as the
recorded version.

Play Creedence Songs On Guitar - Part 2

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Celebrity Breasts - What Size Are They, and Who's Had Plastic Surgery?

Celebrities and Breast Size - They're Not as Naturally Blessed as You Might Think

The obsession over cosmetic perfection and, more recently, breast size, has sparked a rash of Hollywood "upsizing" in the breast department. Who's natural, what cup size are they, and who's had breast surgery? The answers may or may not be surprising. In other words, you might be shocked at just how much a push up bra can deceive to the tune of 1,2 and even three cup sizes!

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Celebrities - How they Influence What We Want in a Breast Size

What determines the size of a full grown woman's breasts? Is it primarily environmental or outside influences, or is it all "in the genes"? The final size of a woman's mature breasts is mostly determined by heredity and can range from very small AA cups to very full EE cups. Breast size varies greatly among women, but the average breast size is a B cup, and all sizes and shapes are normal and healthy, although they may not fit the conventional idea of breast beauty.

For some reason, probably the increasing popularity of breast augmentation surgery and the overwhelming number of female celebrities who are considered sexy who have this breast size, the common perception today is that the perfect size is a C cup. See some famous celebrity breast sizes below, and you'll see these famous women are as diverse as the rest of us. Although they may all look like they have C cups in the movies or in videos, you'll see what they've really got without the padding, underwire and inserts!

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Jennifer Lopez cup size: Modest B cup

Angelina Jolie boob size: C cup: Hate to break it to you, but these are probably real. Yes, she is genetic perfection in the form of a waif thin body and large breasts, I'm afraid.

Britney Spears breast size: Modest C cup (when she's not pregnant or is on the slimmer side)

Christina Aguilera: Pre Breast Implants: A cup
Post Breast Implants: Large C cup

Catherine Bell cup size: Large D cup: Not definitive that she has implants, but I suspect she was a fairly busty woman who also had implants, which is why this large breast size looks so natural on her, and yet she doesn't have a whole lot of sagging for such a large size.

Jessica Simpson bra size: Small D cup: Jessica Simpson is another celebrity that has been puzzled over as to whether she has implants. Some "experts" say yes, and some say she's natural. I just want to know how she lost all that weight and didn't lose a bit of breast size. Hmmm...

Jessica Alba bra size: Small B cup: Although Jessica Alba is one of those celebs that has worn many a push up bras and I suspect has also worn gel inserts to change cup size so drastically between films, you can tell she has a natural breast size of about a small B cup. She also has very little body fat, which accounts for her perfectly natural smaller size.

While many of us may not be happy with the appearance of our breasts, it is good to know that they do come in all sizes and shapes, and we can actually improve their appearance - whether it be increasing their size, enhancing the shape and contour of the breast, or adding to the perkiness, firmness and perfect beauty of the female form, if we are not happy with our current breast size and appearance. There are lots of ways to do this. Massage, exercise, supplementation and just an all around good diet are a few of the ways.

It's just good to know that some of the most beautiful celebrities in the world have either had a lot of help from a plastic surgeon in the breast department, or they are not as large as they are made to look on screen. It goes to show that the most important thing is that you are happy with yourself, and feeling beautiful has much more to do with confidence and other areas other than your breasts.

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The Boom! Brazilian Panty - A Super Cheap Alternative to a Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery

Brazilian women are known for their exotic looks, beautiful bodies and full round rear-ends. The cosmetic surgery industry knows this and capitalizes off it with such things like the "Brazilian Butt lift surgery". Using plastic surgery to change your looks isn't a new thing, breast implants, nose jobs, brow lifts and the sort are very popular - however butt implants and augmentation are also growing in popularity as well. People want to have bodies that rival their favorite celebs, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to get it.

There are two types of cosmetic surgery that can be used to give you a bigger butt. Silicone can be implanted in a similar fashion to silicone breast implants and then there is the so called "Brazilian butt lift" which is a more innovative procedure that produces more natural looking results.

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The Brazilian butt lift cosmetic surgery procedure is a two-in-one process, in a way it is like having liposuction and a butt lift at the same time. Your own fat is removed through liposuction from places like your stomach, back, and flanks (sides). This will literally take inches off your waistline which is critical to having an hourglass shape. The fat taken from your body is processed, stored and then transferred (or transplanted) back into your body. Well, into your butt specifically. This fat is shaped and sculpted into the deep fatty tissue of your buttocks one layer at a time. The end result is a fuller rounder butt, curvy hips and a small waist - or, the ideal hourglass figure. Not everyone qualifies for this type of surgery because you must have an adequate amount of fat in your stomach, sides and back for them to be able to process and transfer it into your butt. this surgery can cost anywhere between ,000 to ,000 according to the research that I have done. While you can certainly finance the cost, it is still a lot of money to spend on an elective procedure. There are other alternatives that cost a fraction of that.

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How to Select a Tennis Racquet

Choosing a new tennis racquet among the hundreds that are available on the market can be a daunting task for any tennis player, regardless of their degree of racquet knowledge. Racquets from dozens of manufacturers range in price from to over 0. Some popular racquets remain inline for a few years, but for the most part, racquet manufacturers will release new products every year. How do you select a new racquet? This article will help you sort out some of the issues relevant to finding that perfect racquet by breaking down racquet shopping into three segments; beginners and recreational players (NTRP 1.0 to 3.0), intermediate and club level players (NTRP 3.5 to 4.5), and advanced and competitive players (NTRP 5.0 to 7.0).

The beginner or recreational player should primarily be looking for a racquet that makes the game easier for them and hence more fun. Moderation in all attributes of the racquet will most likely apply here. A racquet that is too heavy will be difficult to maneuver; a racquet that is too light will be unstable and vibrate when the novice player hits the ball off-centre (this happens frequently when learning). Racquets range in weight from about 8 to 13 ounces. The average recreational player will benefit most from a racquet in the middle (approx. 10 ounces) of this weight range. This will allow them the mobility they need in a lightweight frame, but still provide them with enough weight for stability. Racquets range in head size from midsize (85 to 95 square inches), to midplus (96 to 105 square inches), to oversize (106 to 115 square inches), to superoversize (115 to 135 square inches). Again, the novice player will benefit most from a moderate midplus or oversize racquet. Racquets of this size will offer the player a good balance of power and control with a sweetspot large enough to centre the ball easily. If the novice player sticks to shopping for a recognized brand (Wilson, Head & Prince are the top 3 brands, Dunlop, Yonex, Babolat, Volkl and Slazenger also make good quality tennis racquets), they can expect to pay to 0 CDN for a graphite composite racquet that meets these requirements. Spending more will likely provide them with a racquet made of higher- grade materials, which often results in a lighter racquet (less than 10 ounces), or a stiffer racquet (equals more power). Spending less will provide a heavier racquet, or perhaps one made of aluminum instead of graphite. Racquets typically come in five different grip sizes. To summarize, these are my recommendations for beginners and recreational players (NTRP 1.0 to 3.0):

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• Moderate weight (10 to 11 ounces)
• Midplus or Oversize head
• Stick to quality brand names in the to 0 price range

Intermediate and club level players (NTRP 3.5 to 4.5) should have an idea of what characteristics they are looking for in their equipment. Are they looking for a racquet that will add more power to their game? Do they generate enough (or more than enough) power already and will therefore be looking for a more control-oriented racquet. At this level of play we can break players into three major categories and look at equipment specific to those categories. The first player type is someone who has well-developed technique (they are 3.5 to 4.5 after all), but doesn't hit the ball that hard. They probably have a short, compact swing and or a counterpunching style. Perhaps they serve and volley a lot, or play a lot of doubles, but the bottom line is they don't generate a lot of their own power, so will rely on the racquet to provide that for them. These types of players will look bigger (oversize and superoversize) head sizes, lighter racquets (for faster swinging) and a frame that is quite stiff (this also results in more power). Power oriented racquets (sometimes referred to as game improvement racquets) are usually more expensive due to the high tech materials used to make them lightweight and powerful. Expect to pay 0 to 0 CDN for this type of racquets. At the other end of the spectrum is the second type of player. This player generates a lot of power through a long, fast swing, is often quite athletic but mostly just likes to hit the ball hard. An aggressive player like this can generate as much power as they require, so they need a racquet that will help them harness their power and add control to their game. A control-oriented racquet is usually more traditional. It will have a smaller headsize (midplus or smaller), less stiffness (due to either softer materials or a slim profile) and typically be a little heavier in weight. Control oriented racquet don't require the technology found in power racquets and this is reflected in their prices tags. Look to pay 0 to 0 CDN for one of these. The third type of player is one that has a good balance of power and control in their game already. This player will look for a moderate, versatile racquet that also offers a good blend of power and control. This type of racquet will should provide sufficient power when the player wants to be aggressive and put the ball away, as well as supply adequate power when the player is on the run, or trying to dig out a tough ball in the corners. These types of racquets, sometimes referred to as "tweeners" will set you back 0 to 0 CDN. In summary, the 3.5 to 4.5 player should be aware of the following when shopping for new equipment:

• Power vs. Control ratio. These two are always relative. Does the racquet provide both for the way you play?
• Demo before you buy. Looking again to find that perfect balance of power vs. control. Never evaluate racquets based upon which one you won or lost with or which one other's said you played better with. Look for the racquet that feels best to you, the rest will come.

Advanced and competitive players with NTRP ratings of 5.0 to 7.0 are usually well educated about their equipment. They are also highly skilled and mostly very athletic. For these reasons the majority of players in this category will require a control-oriented racquet as described in the previous section. The power vs. control ration explained above is also very important to the advanced player. It is important that the racquet matches the player style rather than the player adapting to the racquet. Once an advanced player finds the type of racquet they like, they will also need to pay more attention to some subtle issues such as the density of the string pattern, handle shape and matching the weight and balance of multiple racquets as they will likely have two or more of the same model. Racquets will have a variety of string patterns, the closer or denser the strings are the more control a racquet will have. This also deadens the feel of the racquet and prevents the strings from moving, which results in less frequent string breakage. More open string patterns will offer slightly more power and will "bite" the ball better, allowing the player to impart more spin on the ball. More open string patterns are much harder on strings and players will find the need to restring much more often depending on how hard the hit, how much spin they hit and what type of string they like to use. Many players are conscious of grip sizes, but few pay much attention to the actual shape of the handle, despite the dramatic effect this can have on the playability of the racquet. All handles will have eight sides, but some will feel squarer, rectangular, or round depending usually on what brand they are. For example, Wilson and Prince as with most North American manufacturers have a fairly symmetrical, square handle, Head and Volkl as with most European brands tend to have a more rectangular handle shape. Other brands like Yonex, will offer a more round handle shape. Some players will adapt to various different shapes with ease, others will not. This is an important aspect, often overlooked, by competitive players when selecting new equipment. Advanced players will require more than one identical racquet due to frequent wear and tear and regular re-stringing. Manufacturers due their best to maintain tight quality control standards, but many as with most mass-produced products "identical" racquets due have slight manufacturing tolerances. These tolerances can be +/- 3 to 5 grams of weight and +/- 0.5cm of balance. Players will vary dramatically in how tuned in to these tolerances they are, but it is not uncommon for an advanced player to require his or her racquets to be match and possibly customized beyond that. Some players will have a favorite racquet, despite have four or five racquets that are supposed to be identical. This is not a good thing! A competitive player needs to be able to go to the bag at any point during a match and pull out a racquet they can play with confidently. Advanced players need to learn how to tune their own equipment (stay tuned to future articles) or find a racquet technician that can make all their equipment perform the same. Here is my summary for advanced players looking for new equipment:

• Pay attention to the power vs. control ratio.
• Demo intelligently. Look for racquets with attributes that meet you profile, narrow it down to two or three and spend lots of time with those. Consider purchasing one with your ideal grip size, string and tension for an extended demo before you invest in a whole batch.
• Don't have favourite racquets. This will only damage you in the long run as racquets are always fatiguing and changing. The more you use your favourite, the less you use the other, the more different they will become. What happens when the favourite breaks?

There are more models of tennis racquets available now than ever before. Technology is constantly changing and bringing us newer products. The most important thing for any player of any level to remember is to find the racquet that feels most comfortable when you play. Hopefully my guidelines will help narrow the field for you to accomplish that.

How to Select a Tennis Racquet

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Does Business Cold Calling Make Sense?

I'm sure that virtually every sales rep or business owner who has ever picked up the phone has asked themselves the question, "Does cold calling make sense or is this just a colossal waste of time?" The reality is that cold calling or as it's more politely referred to, "telephone prospecting" does make sense as long as it's at least a warm call rather than a blast of glacial water. Here's what I mean.

There's not doubt that telephone contact increase the yield of any marketing effort. Numerous studies done by the Direct Marketing Association and Sales & Marketing Executives International, point to the fact that you will get more new business if you incorporate telephone calls into the overall marketing mix.

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However, the key phrase here is "incorporating calls into the overall marketing mix." Making a cold call blindly rarely produces anything positive. Alternatively, calling a prospect after they have self-identified themselves as being interested in what you do, can pay enormous dividends. This makes a lot of logical sense.

In the first scenario, you're desperately trying to get the person on the other end of the call not to hang up on you, while at the same time; your prospect is desperately seeking an avenue of escape. Hardly the optimal environment for building a long-lasting relationship of trust.

However, in the second scenario, the exchange is dramatically different. Once someone has indicated their interest in your services by requesting a free report or some other offer, now you are simply following up. There's a lot less pressure, and a lot more reason for making the call.

With a typical "cold call" you have to hook the listener's attention with some sort of great hook or opening line. That's pretty hard to do. What usually occurs is some sort of lame version of "If I could show you a way to earn a gazillion dollars/reduce your taxes to zero/lose 50 pounds by tomorrow...would you want to learn more?" Although these are obviously exaggerations, the reality is that you have to say something pretty outrageous in order to have any sort of chance of not having your listener hang up on you.

Alternatively, when you are following up on a request someone made for your free report, you now have a number of more mature questions that can be used to get the conversation started. These include; "I was curious what prompted your interest in our free report?" "Did you find that it gave you some good food for thought?" "The report discusses (this specific business problem). Is that an issue for your company?" All of these questions can get the conversation started without you coming across as a cheesy salesperson.

As a general rule it's often a good idea to have a short script prepared before you make any follow-up call. Working with scripts is sort of a good news/bad news scenario. The negative is that if you try to read the script word-for-word, you'll sound like, well, that you're reading a script.

On the positive side, a good script can help you get over the "initial jitters" that occur when you start making any type of business follow up call. They also serve as a good psychological safety net, even if you don't actually ever use it.

Business telephone calling will definitely increase your volume of new business. However make sure that you're following up on the phone after your prospect has taken first step and indicated that they have at least a little interest in your services.

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Worried About Floods, Tornadoes, Tsunamis, Hurricanes, and Earthquakes - Sweat the Small Stuff

Well, it's been just a heck of a couple of years with all the natural disasters. We've had typhoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, major earthquakes, and floods. Can it get any worse, or has this always been going on throughout time, only now with the 24-seven news cycle we just hear about every little, or big disaster at nauseam? They say you shouldn't sweat the small stuff, because the large crisis, catastrophes, and chaos are enough.

However, maybe we should sweat the small stuff like BirdFlu, and this new E. coli strain which is wreaking havoc on the European Union, which appears to have started in Germany. Nearly 25 people have died, 2600 sickened with many in critical condition. The estimate from European agricultural analysts say that this could cost the industry some 1 billion EURO before it is all over, as all of the citizens of Europe have stopped eating vegetables, and all of that produce is rotting and being burned or buried.

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What can be done to prevent these terrible E. coli breakouts, especially when there is a new strain on the loose, which is not all that common in such a large breakout? Well, there are many strategies to use, and first they need to find the source, and figure out what caused it to prevent it from happening again. Meanwhile there are other things that can be done by citizens, food outlets, and institutional kitchens.

There was an interesting article the other day in "TerraDaily - News About the Planet" posted to the Epidemics Category online titled; "Copper Proves Effective Against New e.Coli Strains" by Staff Writers in Southampton, UK on June 7, 2011. The article stated;

"The WTO suggests that the E. coli outbreak in Germany is a strain never before seen in an outbreak - 0104:H4."

Well, that certainly doesn't make me feel very good, how about you? Luckily, it appears that copper could help prevent the spread of the disease, as "all E. coli strains have died rapidly on copper. On a dry copper surface, the study shows 10 million E. coli bacteria are eliminated within 10 minutes. On a wet copper surface, total kill within around 45 minutes, the antimicrobial property of alloys such as brass and bronze," works too.

Maybe there is a solution on the horizon, because it seems just terrible to throw all that produce away, without knowing if it is tainted, or not. The amount of money lost from agricultural products, and the health risks by not eating vegetables for humans is rather serious in the long-term. Indeed I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.

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Nolan Miller Jewelry - Popular Emmy Winning Designer Leaves Nothing to Chance

Sound familiar? That's because it is and you should be. A costume designer for TV, Nolan Miller has designed for shows like Dynasty, The Colbys and the miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion, working with TV giants Aaron Spelling and Douglas Cramer.

His creations for costume have gotten so popular that it actually spawned a clothing line. Stylish women wanted to the costumes that Joann Collins, Linda Evans and Diahann Caroll wore on the sets of these shows, that's why the need for, not a spin-off series of the show but rather, a fashion line teeming with clothes based on the characters of the show.

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He is a multi-awarded fashion designer, winning Emmys since 1983. And he is thriving as a couturier in Beverly Hills as the designer for Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins and Sophia Loren.

But that's not all. He may be a talented fashion designer but he's also a smashing jewelry designer. Nolan Miller designs are all original and classy that if you don't ask the wearer where she got it, you would probably assume from the Fifth Avenue.

The designs are all glamour. They are usually adapted from trends of the year, and takes inspiration from Hollywood. Precious gems and metals are ornately designed to give that vintage feel to it, to have that this-is-a-hand-me-down-from-my-great-grandmother look. It gives you style and distinction that has never been there, it gives the wearer a boost of confidence. Lavish and fine at the same time, it is said to capture the Hollywood spirit without hurting your pockets.

It is made for the red carpet, and for those who have red carpet aspirations, Nolan Miller is for you. But of course, if you want to go casual, there is something for you too. Simple cuts and designs are also present in Miller's lines, suitable for daytime wear. So there is indeed something for everyone.

The designer's pins are usually unique and extravagant and in fact, they are possibly the most in demand accessories in his collection. That's not all, the best thing probably about Nolan Miller is that the accessibility he has for the people is tremendous! They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, right? Sure, and that is overrated. What really matters for a girl is jewelry. And everyone wants to be pretty. So imagine the scope TV has for the people. The people, even bedridden patients, can order from the channel to prettify themselves! Now that's a genius!

It's amazing how simple little pieces from Nolan Miller jewelry collections always manage to shine.

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Ostrich Farming Growth Worldwide

Towards the end of the 1980's, the ambition to develop ostrich farming outside of South Africa became more intense. Promises were made, showing high returns, based on the sales of ostrich eggs, chicks, and grown birds to other farmers. Progression of the growth of ostrich farming has gone through four clearly identifiable stages.

In the first phase, the countries possessing the necessary infrastructure for the production, processing and marketing began ostrich farming at a commercial-scale, growing quickly to capacity. A number of countries were included in this phase, including South Africa, Israel, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Ostrich eggs were exported from Zimbabwe, Namibia and Kenya. The introduction of Israel to this phase was the first country outside of southern Africa in modern times. The ostrich eggs used in the initial Israeli ostrich farming venture were smuggled out in a suitcase.

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In the second phase, we see countries like USA, Canada, Australasia, UK and other northern European countries import foundation stocks from the original countries that still had ostriches in the wild. Other countries soon followed this trend, including China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The stock imported by these nations came from varied sources of genetic diversity, reaching from South Africa to Namibia and Zimbabwe, and right up to Tanzania.

In the third phase we see a further spread of the original foundation stock ostriches to even more countries in Europe. After the initial countries mentioned in the first two phases failed to move from foundation stock building to commercial production, they sold off their stocks to new countries, including Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, and then also to Brazil. From their the ostrich stocks moved even further afield into eastern Europe and into the Middle East, and also further into South America, to Mexico, Peru and Chile. Ostrich stocks then moved even further into Nigeria in Africa and Pakistan, and increasing areas where they are still working on establishing commercial poultry production.

We are currently in the fourth phase of seeing the spread of ostrich farming as a viable commercial enterprise. It is now time to put into practice, and to capitalize on that which we have learned till this point. We are at a time where we need to observe the development of the already established commercial meat production species. The current competition for ostrich meat comes from pigs, poultry (especially chickens, but also turkey, ducks, guinea fowl and other poultry), cattle, sheep and goats. Pig and poultry farming on a commercial-scale have become increasingly efficient in their production methods.

If ostrich farming enterprises want to grow to this full potential, care needs to be taken to learn from the competition meat protein producing enterprises. They have made great strides in developing feeds for maximum efficiency. They have made great strides in marketing efficiently. They have also made great strides in managing their production ever more efficiently. There is much ostrich farming enterprises can gain by looking at these models, and applying the knowledge to their own farming practices and management skills.

Ostrich farming can also achieve these efficient results, if the ostrich farming enterprises exploit this knowledge to its full potential.

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For more information on ostrich farming, check out this ebook entitled "How to Start An Ostrich Farm".

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Best Places to Dine in Las Vegas

It's not difficult figuring out the best place to see a show or gamble in Vegas. We all know about Caesars and MGM and Bellagio and all the rest from TV or the movies. But what about eating? Where do you go for the best restaurants in Vegas?

Well, depends on what you want in a meal, really.

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they say, and the best place for breakfast in Vegas is The Cracked Egg on Cheyenne Avenue. You can tell this is the best place for breakfast because more than likely you'll have to wait in line. It's very, very popular. You'll find a wide variety of skillet dishes and coffee cake served with all breakfasts. Start your day here, but start it early.

After you've worked off your breakfast and you're in the mood for lunch, take a chance at the Wildfire Casino on Rancho Drive. In addition to great food, you can get a different bargain special every day of the week, so you'll never get tired of eating here. At least not for the first week. And if you don't want the bargain special, you can't go wrong with the ribs. The ribs are always there and always great.

When it comes to dinner, you've got to decide what you really want in a restaurant. For instance, if you're in the mood for a romantic night out, try Andre's French Restaurant. Yeah, a French restaurant for a romantic rendezvous is tres overdone, but Andre's pulls it off with intimate alcoves and other little chateau-like touches. It may not be the most original idea, but it's still guaranteed to instill that starry-eyed ambience.

If you're already done that romantic thing and you've got the offspring to prove it and are looking instead for a great family restaurant, then head straight for Buca Di Beppo on Flamingo Road. The restaurant is as goofy as its name, featuring year-round Christmas lights and a definitely off-the-wall atmosphere as well as heaping portions of ravioli. The kids will love the pizza and you'll love the linguini with clam sauce.

Of course, Vegas never closes. When you're in a 24/7/365 town, you're bound to find yourself hungry in the wee hours of the morning. Where does one go for a nice, juicy T-bone at 2:00 AM? In Vegas, there are lots of choices, but then again there's really only one: Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. If you can put aside the tongue-numbing name of this restaurant long enough to put in your order, you'll be enjoying the finest in premium beef any time of the evening as long as it's before closing time at 3:00 AM.

Should your late-night craving involve animals with tentacles rather than udders, then bypass Ruth's Chris' and take a chance at the Osaka Japanese Bistro. Nothing says living wild in Las Vegas like eating squid after midnight. Oh, and by the way, you can also get some really great steak here, too.

Best Places to Dine in Las Vegas

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The Haunted Movie Theaters in America

The United States of America is known as one of the leading movie industries in the world. In fact, the U.S. has produced commercially successful movies and holds the record for creating the highest grossing film of all time - the Avatar, the only movie who hit the two billion mark in ticket sales. However, who would have thought that aside form producing massive successful Hollywood movies, the United Sates is also home to some of the haunted movie theaters in the world?

The Mann's Chinese Theater situated in Hollywood Boulevard is one of the famous haunted movie theaters. The theater was built in 1927 by Sid Graumann to host the premier night for the movie "King of Kings." Most people believed that it was the ghost of Victor Kilian, an actor who was killed in 1979, who is haunting the theater. The killer was never caught and according to stories, the ghost of Kilian keeps on walking from Chinese Theater to his apartment nearby in search for his killer.

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In addition, there is also the old Warner Pacific Theater also located in Hollywood Boulevard. The movie theater is believed to be haunted by Sam Warner, one of the previous owners of the theater who died in 1927 due to cerebral hemorrhage. One year after his death, there were random sightings of Warner in the administration office and theater.

Lastly, The Pantages Theater situated in Hollywood Boulevard is also reported to be haunted. The theater was owned by billionaire Howard Hughes, the ghost who is believed to be haunting the place. There were reported sightings of Hughes and another unknown female ghost who is reported to be singing when the auditorium is dark and silent.

The Haunted Movie Theaters in America

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Los Angeles & Hollywood Area Attraction

Los Angeles 'City of Angeles'- A cultural city full of life 24hours a day 365 days a year. When you come to LA, you will find a city full of fun, glamour & dreams. A City that redefined enjoyment, Los Angeles is a place you would like to come again & again not only because of the glitz & glamour of Hollywood or the attraction of the rich and the famous personalities but also because of the sun soaked beaches of Santa Monica and Venice Beach, this original Toon-Town has more to offer then you can ask for. It helps to know that what is commonly referred to as 'LA' is really 'LA County', a conglomeration of 88 cities of which LA is just one. The heart of the city of Los Angeles is Downtown, about 19 kilometers (12 mi) east of the ocean and hemmed in by the I-10, I-5 and US 101.

There are many places in Los Angeles to visit, few of them are list below:

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Disneyland

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Los Angeles Zoo

Los Angeles Convention Center

LA Staples Center

LAX Airport

Burbank Airport

California Los Angeles Studios

--Warner Bros. Studio

--NBC

--CBS

Los Angeles California Beaches

--Venice Beach

--Santa Monica Beach

Los Angeles California Universities

--UCLA

--USC

Hollywood Area Attractions

Hollywood really is the land of dreams to its visitors from this site you can know every thing about Hollywood area attractions like- Universal studio Hollywood, Hollywood walk of fame, Paramount studios, Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive, Farmers Market, Los Angeles Hollywood Streets & Los Angeles Hollywood Theaters. Know about past and present of these Hollywood attractions & familiarize yourself with Hollywood California.

There are many places in Hollywood to visit, few of them are list below:

Universal Studios Hollywood

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Paramount studios

Hollywood Sign

Rodeo Drive

Farmers Market

Los Angeles Hollywood Streets

--Sunset Boulevard

--Hollywood Boulevard

--Highland Ave

Los Angeles Hollywood Theaters

--Hollywood Bowl Theater

--Grauman Chinese Theater

--Kodak Theater

--Pantages Theater

You can visit these beautiful places & enjoy your vacation with your family.
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